Endowed Scholarships

Endowment Scholarships are established with a minimum gift of $25,000 to the Loretto High School Endowment Fund.  This is a very touching way to honor a friend or loved one while making a difference in the lives of the students at Loretto High School.

The Harold M. Anderson Memorial Scholarship

Harold Anderson was a dedicated president of the the Loretto Dad's Club.  Six of his daughters and five granddaughters attended Loretto High School.  This scholarship will be awarded annually to a Loretto Scholar who has made a personal  commitment to living a life of service.

Awarded in 2007 to Sara Stilleke '09 and Gabriella Portillo '08

The Andrew Ray Katnik M.D. Memorial Scholarship

The Andrew Ray Katnik M.D. Memorial Scholarship was established in March of 2006, in memory of Dr. Andrew Katnik (1954-2005), loving father of 4 Loretto alumni. Dr. Katnik was the oldest of six children, born to Andy and Betty Katnik on December 16, 1954, in Orange California.  He excelled in academics and athletics.  He graduated from the University of Southern California in 1977 and USC Medical School in 1981.

Awarded in 2007 to Allison Backers '10, Sara Biondi '10, Amanda Coronado '10, Elizabeth Figeroid '07, Katherine Ford '09, Madelyn Hallerman '09 and Brieanna Houlihan '08.

The Father Leo McAllister Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established in memory of Father Leo McAllister, pastor and co-founder of the Sacramento Food Bank.  He gave strong voice to his deep committment to care for "the least" among us.  This scholarship will be awarded each year to the applicant who best exemplifies Father Leo's life:someone who walked daily with Christ and shared his joy in knowing our good and loving Lord.

Awarded in 2007 to Kathleen Broussard '09 and Genevieve Balagot '10

The Matthew Walker Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established in December 2005, in memory of the father of Mrs. Wendy Vismara and grandfather of Marissa Vismara '08.  Mr. Walker passed away in 2004.

This scholarship is awarded to a student who lives with an open mind and a compassionate heart in working alongside the many diverse groups in society with recognition, respect for differing beliefs and with a thirst for knowledge of all segments of society, however different from her own.

Awarded in 2007 to Kerry Ferro '08

For more information please contact Mimi Scherber Director of Development at  (916)482-7793 Ext. 109 or mscherber@loretto.net