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mike callagy '80

SERRA ALUMNUS MIKE “I was inspired at a young age to give back to others, which was reinforced through Saturday, February 10, 2018
CALLAGY '80 WILL BE THIS my education at Serra,” Mike said. “From the perspective of my life experience as
YEAR'S FUND A DREAM a public servant, I know that now, more than ever, Fund a Dream is essential to
KEYNOTE SPEAKER. The former making the dream of attending Serra a reality. We live in an area where the demands
San Mateo deputy police chief and of everyday living often create difficult choices for parents. However, when we are
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current assistant San Mateo county talking about choices being made for the young men who hold the future in their 14 ANNUAL FUND A DREAM BENEFIT
manager has dedicated his career to hands, what makes more sense than providing them with an opportunity to receive
serving and empowering others. the best education that they can?”
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“I consider myself blessed to have Mike and his wife, Lisa, have four children. Their son, Kevin, is a junior at Serra.
attended Serra, as I know how much Their older son, Ryan, graduated from Serra in 2016, and their daughters, Brianna
of a sacrifice it was for my parents to and Shannon, attended NDB. Lisa Callagy works at Serra as the executive assistant Assistant County Manager Mike Callagy '80
send me there,” Mike said. “What I to Serra President Lars Lund. The Callagy family is looking forward to Fund a
learned at Serra shaped me morally, Dream.
ethically and professionally. It led me
to a life of service to the community. ” “We have always taught our children that if you have an opportunity to help Honoring Jay Jordan (40 years of service) and Gayle Rosenberg (20 years of service)
others, you have an obligation to do it,” Mike noted. “Whether this is done through
Mike worked for the San Mateo Police Department for nearly 30 years. His community service, one-on-one interaction or monetary contributions, the ability
volunteer work has included coaching baseball and basketball, and serving on to impact the life of another is one of the most rewarding things that one can do.
numerous boards of nonprofit agencies in San Mateo County. In 2015, he was As part of the Serra family legacy, where my deep affinity for education and giving
presented with the Junípero Serra Award for his exemplary service to San back to others was honed, I am hopeful that this way of life can be transferred to yet
Mateo County. another generation.” In 2005, we established our Fund a Dream Scholarship Benefit to raise the additional funds necessary to ensure that all qualified applicants who dream of becoming
a Serra Padre are afforded that opportunity. We invite you to help make a young man’s dream come true by supporting our financial aid program. Together, we will
continue Serra’s mission for future generations. Your generosity assures the continued support for students who need our help now more than ever.
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