In Via Award
Dave Stevens Receives 2011 In Via Award
Generous. Fair. Loyal. Committed.
These words describe Dave Stevens, a man who meant so much to his family and the Serra community. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, teacher, coach, mentor and friend, Stevens passed away on January 21, 2011 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was posthumously honored with the Serra In Via Award during a special Mass and celebration on February 27. The In Via Award is presented each year to a non-alumnus who has led by Christian example, who has made a difference in his community and who has helped to promote the goals and objectives of a Catholic education.
If you have questions regarding the In Via Award, please contact Alumni Director Bob Greene via email by clicking here.
About Serra's In Via Award
During the Portola-Serra Expedition to Alta California in 1769, Gaspar de Portola suggested to Fray Junípero Serra that he ought to turn back because of poor health. Serra replied "Even if I die on the way, I will not turn back." This statement is now the model of Junípero Serra High School.
In this spirit, Junípero Serra High School established the In Via Award. It is presented annually to a non-alumnus who, through word and deed, has given Christian example and has shown on-going support of Junípero Serra High School and the goals and objectives of Catholic education as taught here: a spirit of sharing the Word of God, of developing Christian community, and of providing service to all people.
The support given, "In Via," makes the recipient worthy to receive this award; and with it, the status of an honorary alumnus, due all the rights and privileges that normally accompany graduation from Junípero Serra High School.
IN VIA AWARD RECIPIENTS
1983
Rev. Msgr. Vincent T. Breen
Rev. Edward R. Allen
Rev. Msgr. Thomas I. Kennedy
Rev. Msgr. James F. Maher
Dr. Harold O'Donnell
Rev. Ludwig Andre
Rev. Carl Shipper
1984
Rev. John L. Zoph
1985
The Most Reverend Daniel F. Walsh, D.D.
1986
The Most Reverend John R. Quinn, D.D.
1987
Mr. Lawrence F. Hennes
Mr. Kenneth R. Houle
1988
Mr. John J. Kelly
1990
Mrs. Katherine A. McMillan
1990
Mr. Ferencz Sipos
Mrs. Elizabeth Sipos
1991
Mr. James M. Monahan
1992
Mrs. Sheila O'Connor Burns
Mrs. Ann Fitzgerald Neumann
1993
Mr. Steven M. McLaughlin
1994
The Most Reverend Pierre DuMaine, D.D.
The Most Reverend Francis T. Hurley, D.D.
The Most Reverend Mark J. Hurley, D.D.
The Most Reverend Francis A. Quinn, D.D.
1995
Mrs. Ilene Mary Christensen Houle
Mrs. Eugenia (Jean) Marie Ferlick Kniffin
1996
The Most Reverend Patrick J. McGrath, D.D., J.C.D.
The Most Reverend Carlos A. Sevilla, S.J., D.D.
1997
Sister Glenn Anne McPhee, O.P.
1998
Mr. C. Michael Peterson
1999
The Most Reverend William J. Levada, S.T.D.
2000
Mr. Michael McGinley
2001
Rev. Msgr. Peter C. Armstrong
2003
Mrs. Judy Grosey
2006
Mr. Larry Kollerer
Mrs. Tish Matulich
2007
Bob & Sharon Dooley
John & Lorraine Dooley
2010
Kevin Donahue
2011
Dave Stevens
