Alumni

Introducing the Tartan Alumni Association’s new President Todd Newman:

Dr. Stephen Todd Newman grew up in Laguna Hills and attended St. Margaret’s from grades 9-12, graduating with the Class of 1991.While attending St. Margaret’s, Todd was Associated Student Body president, a three - sport varsity letterman, member of the 1990 CIF Championship football team, and an ambassador to Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s visit to the United States. Todd’s three siblings also graduated from St. Margaret’s: The Reverend Ryan D. Newman (Class of 1994) helped start Special Camp for Special Kids and is currently chief operating officer and head chaplain at Campbell Hall School in North Hollywood; Erin Newman Armstrong (Class of 1998) is a cardiac ICU nurse at Mission Hospital; Michael Newman (Class of 2008) is an English major at the University of San Francisco. Their mother, Charlotte Newman, volunteers in St. Margaret’s Advancement Office and continues to actively support the school, as she has done for the past 20 years.

After graduation, Todd continued his studies at the University of Southern California, graduating in the Order of the Torch with a bachelor’s degree in biology. After conducting several years of research on Alzheimer’s disease at Harvard University, Todd decided to attend Boston University School of Medicine (his grandfather’s alma mater). Doctor of Medicine in hand, Todd moved back to sunny California for his internship in surgery and his residency in anesthesia and critical care at University of California, Los Angeles. In 2007, Todd found his way back to Orange County when he joined Newport Harbor Anesthesia Consultants at Hoag Hospital.

Todd is married to Laura Hunt Newman, a graduate of Williams College and former management consultant with Monitor Group. Their two children attend St. Margaret’s — Charlotte is in grade 1 and Luke is in preschool. The Newman’s live in Ladera Ranch with their new Great Dane puppy Sebastian.

In his role as Alumni President, Todd will focus his time and energy on strengthening the base of alumni that are actively involved in the St. Margaret’s network. Building on the hard work of former presidents Ryan Westendorf (close friend and former classmate) and Ashley Scott Meggers, Todd hopes to boost participation at annual events like Homecoming, the Alumni Christmas Party and the All Alumni Reunion. His goal is to broaden alumni engagement with the school, and to encourage time and talent contributions that will lead to greater leadership roles for alumni over time. Along those lines, Todd will continue to serve as team doctor to St. Margaret’s varsity football team, a role he has enjoyed for the past five years.

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2nd Annual Alumni Lacrosse Game

The 2nd Annual St. Margaret’s Lacrosse Alumni Game took place Friday, June 4, with the game ending in a 6-6 tie. A talented alumni team held their own against an energetic and skilled varsity team on Tartan Field. Many Alumni had recently returned from graduation ceremonies at schools such as Bucknell University, Lehigh University , University of Colorado at Boudler and University of Pennsylvania and were eager to reconnect with friends and former teammates. Brian Dapelo, St. Margaret’s Class of 2002, had certainly traveled the farthest to get to the game, having recently returned from earning his MBA at Instituto de Empresa in Spain.

Read more about the game and a reflection on a decade of Tartan Lacrosse by clicking here.

Homecoming 2010: Friday, October 22

Homecoming activities are an exciting part of the St. Margaret's community experience. Organized through the Upper School, the week leading up to Homecoming is celebrated with Spirit Week. The campus is filled with students dressed up and the halls and courtyards bursting with Tartan Pride. Traditionally, on Friday the all-school Pep Rally brings the divisions of the school together to celebrate fall sports' accomplishments, announce the Homecoming Court and set the tone for the Homecoming Football Game later that evening.

Tartan Alumni Tailgate

Every year Alumni, Parents of Alumni, family and friends gather to celebrate the traditions that make our Tartan Football season unforgettable and this year proved to be no exception. The Tartan Alumni Association sponsored an evening of great food, good company and entertainment at the 2009 Tartan Alumni Tailgate. Guests enjoyed a wonderful spread from Newport Rib Co. with all the fixings, a performance from the Cheer Squad and the L.A. Scots Pipe Band. Having a face painter on hand this year was not only popular with our young Tartans but with guests of all ages wanting to show their Tartan Pride.

As the cold weather was upon us a hot chocolate, coffee bar and candy station proved just right for those sitting in the stands enjoying the game. If you didn't make it this year we hope you will join us next fall for another great tailgate! Visit our website again for upcoming Tartan Alumni Events.

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