Viewpoint School Alumni Association

2025 Alumni Award ➡️Frank Pontello

After 36 years, 822 wins, 31 League Championships (15 Baseball, 16 Volleyball), 2 CIF Championships (2008, Baseball, 2013 Volleyball), 2 All-Time Academic Banners, and 1000s of student athletes, not only is he receiving the 2025 Alumni Award, he is retiring.

Joining him in retirement is Patrick Moyal and Claudia Antoine. Alan Howie is leaving to take a position at a school in Canada as the Head of School.

Come say goodbye and congratulations to these fine people while you reconnect, eat, drink, play, and have fun with one another. Join the good times ◡̈

Alums in Real Estate🏘️

We had a great time connecting with other Viewpoint alums in the real estate industry - networking, catching up, sharing anecdotes and tricks of the trade. Thanks to Erin Mann Urbina ‘06, Katherine Blackman ‘11, Jason Moyal ‘06, Max Angard ‘20, Vincent Finello ‘18, Patrick Moyal, and Thomas Finello ‘18. Within this group we have architects, realtors, brokers, and investors.

Stay in touch for future events and networking opportunities in your industry!

🤜happy together🤛

Several events planned for another great year of connecting with each other! Many more options in the works! Where will we see you next?

Viewpoint School

90s style💾

Some from ‘92 and ‘93 kicked off the holiday weekend with smiles, old photos, reminiscing, and laughter.
Aly Young ‘93, Christina Nigra Johnson ‘92, Jennifer Grossman Burke ‘92, Danielle Restieaux ‘93, Bhakti Danielle Langley ‘92, Christina Kassarjian ‘92, and Dave Bakshandeh ‘92
With their families and friends in tow, after a campus tour, seeing former coaches/teachers, and visiting the Breezeway, it was a beautiful night celebrating 30+ years of friendships.

Come celebrate Patrick Marquez, 2024 Alumni Award Recipient, Saturday, June 1, 2:00-6:00pm on campus.
Donate in his honor so his passion to see student-athletes get supported, https://www.viewpoint.org/give/gratitude-challenge *be sure to write in “Patrick Marquez” and a little note.

Being inspired✨

From Seth Casden ‘91:
In 2008, my high school Latin teacher passed away, Dr. William Turner Levy.
For many people, that may not seem like a huge deal.
But he had been my friend and close confidant for 20+ years, long after I graduated from Viewpoint School.
When I wasn’t given the support I needed as a teenager, he took me under his wing.
Later in life, when I was starting Hologenix, LLC, he mentored me – teaching me how to look at life and entrepreneurship in creative ways.
His unconditional love and support gave me the confidence I needed to push this company forward.
Without him, Hologenix would not be where it is today.
That’s why when he was in his time of need –
Sick in a hospital bed near the end of his life –
I did my best to be there for him.
I visited regularly to chat about life.
When he could no longer talk, I went to RadioShack and bought a portable CD player – remember those?
We’d listen to one of his favorite classics, Herman Melville’s “Moby-Dick” on CD.
Though he is no longer with us, his legacy continues to drive my values and inspire my day-to-day actions.
As an entrepreneur, I’ve learned that inspiration can come in many forms.
But at the end of the day, behind every passionate entrepreneur –
There’s an important mentor, friend, coach, parent, sibling, or teacher who gave them the unconditional support they needed to succeed.

And this is the most powerful source of inspiration.

Chaos & Creativity 💥🎨

That is what alumna Gena Rabinowitz ‘00 artfully and beautifully spoke at in Prague. In her 20 years and counting as an art teacher, her lessons have been taught in the jungles of Bali to the walls of Prague. She currently lives in Prague with her husband and alum, Brad Kane ‘95, with their daughter, Ayla.

Her new TedTalk is an enriching 12-min listen and masterclass that a classroom doesn’t need walls,… or yellow paint. 😉 You don’t need to be an educator to learn from Gena, but you just might be inspired to open your mind a bit more!

Thank you, Gena! Amazing to learn from you! Link in bio.

✨You’re Invited✨
Wednesday evening, January 17th, 6:00 p.m.
Viewpoint students, employees, community members, and alums will be performing a series of musical performances for all to enjoy. Hear and feel the power of music from our very own!

🎤Featuring alumni soloists: Jennifer Hirsh ‘04 and Randy White ‘17

No RSVP needed - come join our beautiful evening in the Carlson Family Theater, 6:00 p.m.