Alum John Estes ’05 named All-WAC University of Hawaii offensive lineman

John Estes was named to the Wetsern Athletic Conference first team. It is the second consecutive season that he has made the All-WAC list. Estes is a 6-foot-2, 290-pound junior

Jason Bartlett, Class of 1997, Tampa Bay Shortstop

Jason Bartlet, appeared  in his second World Series, this time as the star shortstop for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. The Devil Rays are  the 2008 American League Champions after beating the Red Sox in a seven game series. Jason was a member of the 2006 World Series Minnesota Twins. He joints two other SM Alumnus, Von Hayes '76  and Ed Sprague '83 in World Series appearances. Jason's defensive wizardry at shortstop has made him one major leagues baseball's premier players. Jason got engaged to Kelly Chevez on August 17, 2008  and they plan a wedding in Naples, Florida in November, 2008.  (10/08)

Dolores Delgado Class of 1984 Honored By Governor

Lathrop Police Chief Dolores Delgado was recognized  by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and the California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for being one of the highest ranking Latinas in law enforcement in the state. Under Chief Delgado's leadership the Lathrop Police Services was awarded the California Law Enforcement Challenge first place award in 2005, second place in 2006 and another first place recognition in 2007.  Chief Delgado graduated from the University of the Pacific with two bachelor of art degrees in sociology and religious studies. She has a Master's Degree in Human Resources and Organization Development from the USF and is in the Mexican American Hall of Fame. (9/08)

Michael Frick, Class of 1971, Rear Admiral

Rear Admiral Michael S. Frick is currently assigned as Vice Commander Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C.. Vice Admiral Frick enlisted in the Naval Service in August 1971, and received his commission in June 1977. He holds a B.S.  degree from the United States Naval Academy and a M.S. degree from the United States Naval Postgraduate School.  He has been awarded the Legion of Merit (2 Gold Stars), the Bronze Star,the Meritorious Service Medal , the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal , the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, the Combat Action Ribbon, the German Iron Cross in Silver and various service and campaign Medals and Ribbons. (11/08)

Lisa Haines, Class of 1985 Named Disney Executive

Lisa Haines, has been named vice president of communications for the Disneyland Resort effective June 1. Lisa serves as a top spokeswoman for the resort. She previously served as vice president of external communications for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, where she had overseen media relations and key stakeholder communications. Before joining The Walt Disney Co. in 2004, she served as vice president, corporate communications for Health Net Inc., she also worked for McNally Temple Associates Inc., a Sacramento-based political consulting, public relations and public affairs agency. She received her bachelor's degree in political science at CalPoly State University, San Luis Obispo. (11/08)

Captain Fernando Garcia, Class of 1996 Deployed

Capt. Fernando Garcia is a member of the 7th Special Forces Group, A Company, 3rd Battalion, serving with the Army as a Special Forces commander, was deployed to Afghanistan on Friday. He is expected to return home in February after serving his third tour of 15 months in Afghanistan. He is stationed at Fort Bragg, N.C. (5/08)