Damien Week Of Giving

Celebrate our 2nd annual Damien Week of Giving with us! Help us reach our goal of 250 participants by midnight on May 10th.

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Freddy Wilkens, Director of Development

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Isabella Martinez (Alumni ’25)

3 years ago

Somewhere between the athletic musicians we were and the athlete musicians we have become 🎶 After the hours of practice and the selfless time you have dedicated, is a group of students who have fallen in love with the Damien Spartan Regiment & Color Guard - 2021-2022 season Thank you Mr. M For always believing in us and more importantly believing in me… This ones for you 💚💛🎶

Cynthia Smith

3 years ago

It’s been an amazing school to my nephews Daniel and Nathan Ramirez!

Desiree Sanchez

3 years ago

Your Beautiful Savannah, congratulations for making captain…

L & C Guerrero (Parent ’24)

3 years ago

Carry on Spartans!

William SUMMERS (Alumni ’92)

3 years ago

Keeping the Tradition Continuing \|/

Christine Flores (Parent ’25)

3 years ago

Thank you Coach Rob for being the best Water Polo coach! Looking forward to another great season. Congratulations to Coach Damon for leading the Swim Team to their 26th League Championship! Good luck boys at CIF! Go Spartans!

Claudia M (Parent ’25)

3 years ago

Good Luck to both the Band & Color Guard next year! You have an awesome program Mr. M!

Gonzalez Family

3 years ago

In honor of William Agustin

Lazaro Family

3 years ago

In honor of William Agustin

Solis Family

3 years ago

In honor of William Agustin

Agustin Family

3 years ago

In honor of William Agustin

Demarqis Frazier (Alumni ’23)

3 years ago

Come on DSR

Tim Lewis (Faculty/Staff)

3 years ago

In honor of the Damien Debate Freshman of 2022! AJ Ramallo, Teddy Wachtler, John VanKolken, Noah Ortiz, Josh Li, Sean Kassounian, John Zhao, Edward Deng, Justin Loza, Jack Hannan, Edison Balcazar and the many others who have made this year so excellent!

Tim Lewis (Alumni ’13, Faculty/Staff)

3 years ago

In honor of Kaden Grabowski

Tim Lewis (Faculty/Staff)

3 years ago

In honor of Luke Park and his brothers who will be Damien Debaters in the Fall!

Anonymous

3 years ago

Good luck Savannah

Tim Lewis (Alumni ’13, Faculty/Staff)

3 years ago

In honor of Will Agustin

Anonymous (Faculty/Staff)

3 years ago

In honor of Stephen Lewis

Tim Lewis (Faculty/Staff)

3 years ago

As the Director of Debate, I can't begin to describe how grateful I am to our over 100 donors! Thank you all for making this Week of Giving an incredible success!

Ariel Hernandez

3 years ago

Good luck DSR!

David Fabian

3 years ago

Good luck DSR.

Faye Herrera

3 years ago

Faye Herrera

Mia; Richard Herrera’s cousin

3 years ago

For Savannah Herrera

Daniel Fabian

3 years ago

In honor of Candy Herrera

Rip

Diem-Linh TRAN (Parent ’20)

3 years ago

In honor of Mrs. LAN P. TRAN

My son received excellent education and a lifetime friendship and faith and service. Thank you.

Sara Santos (Grandparent ’22, ’23)

3 years ago

Damien has fostered in my grandchildren the importance of giving to others and helping those in need.

Matthew Higareda (Alumni ’23)

3 years ago

Go Spartans!

Richard Farrelll (Alumni ’72)

3 years ago

Pay it forward

Erik Gamans (Parent ’24)

3 years ago

Let's Go Spartans!

Raquel R (Alumni ’25, Parent ’25)

3 years ago

DSR ❤️ We Love You!!

Nuria Koszut

3 years ago

Keep being awesome “Damien Spartan Regiment”!!! GOOO Nathan!!! 🙌🏼 🎶

Christina Roy

3 years ago

Savannah herrera class of 2023 , Goodluck ! We love you !

Karyn Roy

3 years ago

Love You Savannah!

Jesse Herrera (Parent ’98, ’23)

3 years ago

Congratulations on guard captain Savannah. Love you, Dad

Jeff Sanchez (Grandparent ’23)

3 years ago

Congratulations on Captain mija! We love our Savintia. God bless you baby!

Zoe Mendez

3 years ago

Savannah love you my beautiful baby cousin. ♥️

JOHANN VAN KOLKEN (Parent ’25)

3 years ago

Thank you for all that you do. We appreciate Mr. Lewis and Debate coaches very much.

Jeff Flores (Parent ’23)

3 years ago

Keep up the good work!

Nilam Mody (Alumni ’22, Parent ’18, ’22)

3 years ago

Thank you to DSR and Damien Tennis! Thank you for an amazing 8 year with both my boys!

Tim Wilson (Alumni ’67)

3 years ago

In honor of Fr. Bill Moore and all my lost brothers of the class of "67".

Alumni Proud

Natalie Kahunahana (Grandparent ’24)

3 years ago

I support my grandchildren.

Elmer Pineda (Parent ’22, ’24)

3 years ago

Go DSR!

Anonymous

3 years ago

Go Damien Band!

Ana Gonzales

3 years ago

Damien Band and Mr. M have very positively influenced my Godson!

FRANCESCO NIGRO (Alumni ’87, Parent ’23)

3 years ago

Go Regiment!! Thank you Mr. M for being a great leader to this hardworking group.

Malina Loza (Parent ’25)

3 years ago

Keep up the great work Damien Debate team💚

Kristen Morales (Parent ’25)

3 years ago

BEST REGIMENT ON THE PLANET! #1 LET’S GOOOO!

Jason Brooks (Alumni ’02)

3 years ago

In memory of Mr. B

Iyengar malini (Grandparent ’22)

3 years ago

Proud of you, Rohan

Minal Mistry

3 years ago

So proud of all your accomplishments!!

Victoria Sinclair (Faculty/Staff)

3 years ago

In honor of Tim Staples

Brigitte Groche (Faculty/Staff)

3 years ago

Great school!

Autumn Bartee (Alumni ’21)

3 years ago

So incredibly amazed at the progress this regiment has made in the last couple years. Keep it up!! Luv, Ex Guard Captain Autumn Bartee

Rudy Davila (Parent ’23)

3 years ago

Go DSR!

Anonymous

3 years ago

Looking forward to next wrestling season

Demarqis Frazier (Alumni ’23)

3 years ago

Let's get those uniforms!!

Christopher Tolcher (Alumni ’84)

3 years ago

In memory of Chuck Ballingall and Ryan Mills

Chuck came to Damien to coach debate when I was a Sophomore. Chuck made my debate experience a fantastic one. Ryan and I were in the same class together, even debated together as Freshmen. We also shared many classes together in our four years there. Ryan was a fantastic person, smart, and fun to be around. May Chuck and Ryan both rest in peace with our Lord! I have many fond memories of both of them. My best to everyone carrying on the tradition of Damien Debate success!

Adrienne Ewers (Parent ’24)

3 years ago

Damien Aquatics

Raymond Virzi (Parent ’25)

3 years ago

For the swim/polo challenge

Sara Martinez (Parent ’24)

3 years ago

Keep up the excellent work!

Mike Garcia (Alumni ’89)

3 years ago

In memory of Jeff Jones ('89)

Gone too young, the world lost a really good guy.

Wendy Ramallo (Parent ’25)

3 years ago

Proud supporter of Damien Swim. 26 Consecutive League titles and ready for 27!

Rossina Yanes (Parent ’22)

3 years ago

Great Swim and Waterpolo program. Go Spartans!!

Brian DeLeon (Parent ’25)

3 years ago

Great school I am proud to support it. My son is receiving a quality education.

Santiago O'Leary (Alumni ’69)

3 years ago

In memory of all the 1969 graduates.

David Loud (Parent ’25)

3 years ago

Keep up the great work, Spartans!

Nathan Staples (Alumni ’89)

3 years ago

In honor of Charles Ballingall

Go Spartans!!

Larry Pearring (Alumni ’77)

3 years ago

To my Mom & Dad, thank you for your sacrifices so that us Pearring Brothers could attend Damien. Pat '69, Larry '77, Greg '83

Katrina Grabowski (Parent ’79, ’07, ’11)

3 years ago

Damien Debate shines!

Brian Phelan (Parent ’22, ’24)

3 years ago

Congrats to the 2022 graduating Lacrosse players!

Reid Ehrlich-Quinn (Alumni ’10)

3 years ago

In honor of Chuck Ballingall

Thinking of Chuck today. Go Damien debate!!

Hong Zhou (Parent ’19)

3 years ago

I really like the teaching environment of Damien High School!

Stephanie Murphy (Parent ’24)

3 years ago

Proud of Damien Debate Team!

Heraclio Holguin (Alumni ’73)

3 years ago

In honor of Heraclio B Holguin

Over the years, I am impressed that this particular high school continues to dominate in education, sports and student activities. This represents a full life for any new or graduating student.

Eric Rhee (Alumni ’00)

3 years ago

In honor of Chuck Ballingall

Go Spartans! We miss you Mr. Ballingall.

Axel Garcia (Alumni ’22)

3 years ago

I am a part of Damien's debate for the past 3 years and it has helped me use essential critical thinking skills and the ability to make reasoned and well-thought-out arguments.

Evelyne Y Marmolejo

3 years ago

Thank you for extending the debate program to the Catholic Middle Schools!

Farooqi Family (Parent ’11)

3 years ago

In memory of Nadeem U. Farooqi

In honor of our son Nadeem U. Farooqi, for the love he had for debate and his Damien Debate brothers …

Willie Abston (Alumni ’84)

3 years ago

Damien High School was one of the best things that ever happened to me!!!

Anonymous

3 years ago

My son is an incoming freshman. We are looking forward to his years at Damien.

Reid Ehrlich (Alumni ’10)

3 years ago

In honor of Justin Skarb

Damien debate taught me the skills I use as a lawyer. It was an invaluable part of my life, and I was lucky enough to learn from the best coach in the country, Justin Skarb.

HEIDI SAVAGE (Parent ’23)

3 years ago

Thank you!

Karen Berns (Grandparent ’23)

3 years ago

In support of excellent faith-based education of outstanding young men, like my grandson.

Jason Chechitelli (Alumni ’92)

3 years ago

In memory of Coach Carroll & Chuck Ballingall

Mary Lewis

3 years ago

debate keeps my brothers out of the house, and they're always happier when they come home- win-win for me

Lisa Lisa (Parent ’22)

3 years ago

Damien is educating our future men

John McNulty (Alumni ’75)

3 years ago

In honor of Father Peter Dennis SSCC

With gratitude to all those who gave me the greatest gift of learning how to learn.

Anonymous (Parent ’23)

3 years ago

In honor of Steve and Glenna Byork

Jamie Gamboa

3 years ago

To help support Damien and my Nephew Nathan Ramirez. Class of 2024

Wanda Sanchez (Grandparent ’23)

3 years ago

Savannah grandma loves you baby. ♥️

Nick Salabaj (Alumni ’92, Parent ’23)

3 years ago

In honor of Class of '92 Honors these Spartans With Our Shield or On it! Coach Desi Herrera Mr. Dennis Pipp Mr. Gabriel Purcell Mr. Roberto J. Ramirez Mr. Brian Smith

4 years at Damien were the hardest 4 years of my life, everything after i graduated has been Green and Gold since. Lucky 🍀 Dad to have a Son that’s become a Spartan, blessed to be a Salabaj and a Spartan… 🤼‍♀️ 🏈 \|/

Anonymous (Faculty/Staff)

3 years ago

In honor of Lupe Acosta

pia abbott (Faculty/Staff)

3 years ago

Looking forward to see more wonderful development happening at Damien!

Mr. Magallon (Faculty/Staff)

3 years ago

Thank you to everyone who donated to the music program! I truly appreciate all of the support and wonderful comments.

Anonymous

3 years ago

Go DSR!

Rigonan Family

3 years ago

In honor of William Agustin

Theresa Flores (Parent ’23)

3 years ago

Congrats DSR. Keep up the GREAT work!

Tamayo Family

3 years ago

In honor of William Agustin

Savannah Herrera

3 years ago

Go DSR!!!

Anonymous (Parent ’24)

3 years ago

My son is a sophomore at Damien and is playing La Crosse. I want to support other students to play La Crosse, become involved and enjoy their high school years.

Tim Lewis (Alumni ’13, Faculty/Staff)

3 years ago

In honor of Axel Garcia

Tim Lewis (Alumni ’13)

3 years ago

In honor of Joseph Hong

Tim Lewis (Faculty/Staff)

3 years ago

In honor of Roan Murphy

Tim Lewis (Faculty/Staff)

3 years ago

In honor of Mark Martinez

Gabriela Gonzalez

3 years ago

Savannah, you are unstoppable! I am beyond proud of you young lady! The best is yet to come!

Tim Lewis (Alumni ’13, Faculty/Staff)

3 years ago

In honor of Omar Darwish

Adrian Jimenez (Parent ’23)

3 years ago

Good luck DSR!

Pete Herrera (Grandparent ’23)

3 years ago

Luck Damien Regiment!

Daniel Fabian

3 years ago

Good luck Savannah! Love you!

Faye Herrera

3 years ago

Savannah Herrera

Faye Herrera

3 years ago

For savannah

Anonymous

3 years ago

Keep up the great work, Damien HS.

natalie Beral (Parent ’25)

3 years ago

We are so excited to support our son’s new school. Class of 2026!

Anonymous (Alumni ’25)

3 years ago

In honor of Chuck Ballingall

Anonymous

3 years ago

In memory of Vera M. Wang

Enjoy Mecca.

Faye Herrera

3 years ago

Joseph Banuelos (Alumni ’18)

3 years ago

Damien is a great school and we love being part of the Damien family!

Vinny Ramirez

3 years ago

Good job Nate!

Jacque Stiefel (Parent ’25)

3 years ago

Keep up the great work!

Toni Callen (Alumni ’98, ’01, ’03, Parent ’14, Grandparent ’14)

3 years ago

In honor of My 3 sons and grandson

In memory of Rick Callen

A wonderful school

Larry Chacon (Parent ’22)

3 years ago

Appreciate science program

Eduardo Meza (Parent ’22)

3 years ago

Huge shout out and thanks to the The Sports Med program for creating an enriching experience and exposing students to hands on skills. Ms. White we appreciate your dedication and commitment with the students and this program.

Sicily Sanchez

3 years ago

Love you Savannah! ♥️

Nathaniel Elarmo (Alumni ’23)

3 years ago

I love this program

Jeff Flores (Parent ’23)

3 years ago

Go Damien Spartan Regiment! Congratulations on a great season this year. Here's to continued success next year!

Anonymous (Parent ’22)

3 years ago

Thank you DSR! Thank you Mr. M 👏

Lori Patrick (Parent ’24)

3 years ago

In honor of Spartan Regiment Band

Kelly Marquez

3 years ago

My awesome nephew

Carol Lu (Parent ’22)

3 years ago

I wish the bands new heights in 2023

Gilbert Roldan (Parent ’24)

3 years ago

Mr. M, keep doing what you do. Go DSR!

Roseanne Rother

3 years ago

Grade school and Great Band!

Jeanina Marquez (Parent ’23)

3 years ago

Damien has a wonderful music program!

Toni Arellano (Parent ’22)

3 years ago

I support Damien because Mr. Magallon has an amazing music program.

Anonymous (Parent ’24)

3 years ago

Damien Regiment works tirelessly to be the best and it shows with 1st place winnings! Thanks Mr M. for teaching band at Damien. Crossing my fingers for new instruments.

Greg Elias (Alumni ’76)

3 years ago

In memory of Edward Elias class of 1963

Savannah Herrera

3 years ago

Thank you to the DSR for such an amazing experience so far! Looking forward for next season!

Andres Gannon (Alumni ’08)

3 years ago

In honor of Chuck Ballingall

Barry and Liana Gannon (Parent ’08, ’11)

3 years ago

Damien Debate, under Mr. Ballingall was a tremendous influence on Andres and Pablo Gannon. They both went on to debate at college, Andres then coached high school debate in Miami, and Pablo coached in both Korea and China and he coaches college in the US today. Debate and Mr. Ballingall inspired both to pursue graduate degrees in areas directly related to politics, international relations and communications, and instilled them with character and values. Debate opened very many doors for them, and they are still in touch with their debate colleagues. We owe a lot to Damien High School, to Debate in particular, and to Mr. Ballingall, Mr. Clark, Mr. Fiori, Mr. Forsland and Mr. Skarb.

Anonymous (Parent ’22)

3 years ago

Thank you, Damien!

Nadia Ornelas (Parent ’23)

3 years ago

Mr. Magallon has done a phenomenal job with the band and they deserve the money to update uniforms and other prescription.

Corinna Herrera (Parent ’23)

3 years ago

My daughter loves this program. Thank you Damien for letting your sister schools, be apart of your Spartan regiment team.

Robert Rusnak (Alumni ’89)

3 years ago

In honor of Barb Rusnak

Great school

Govind Acharya (Grandparent ’23)

3 years ago

Excellent school all around

Bob Krueger (Alumni ’77)

3 years ago

Great institution! As Fr Peter Dennis would say!!

Melissa Hale (Parent ’91, ’18, ’24)

3 years ago

Grateful for an awesome school!

John Gaynor (Alumni ’90)

3 years ago

In support of Damien's mission: Service to the community

Roi Ceren (Alumni ’05)

3 years ago

In honor of Chuck Ballingall

Damien Debate has shaped the lives of dozens of young men who have grown into successful thinkers and conscientious members of society. It cannot be understated the impact this program has had on my own life.

Rebecca Ortiz (Parent ’25)

3 years ago

Damien has supported my son and uplifted his intellect to enhance his interests and improve and match his skills. This means that Damien is preparing my son to be ready to face the challenges and also embrace future opportunities. Damien is an asset to the future of my son.

Walt & Marybeth Chenoweth (Parent ’08)

3 years ago

In honor of Chuck Ballingall

Mr. B was a great mentor and teacher for so many young men at Damien.

Trevor Chenoweth (Alumni ’08)

3 years ago

In honor of Chuck Ballingall

Participating in debate at Damien coached by Mr. B is one of the principal influences on my life today. Thank you for continuing to support it.

Anonymous (Parent ’24)

3 years ago

Thank you Damien HS!

Philip Hammitt (Alumni ’89)

3 years ago

Go Spartans!

Larry Chacon (Parent ’24)

3 years ago

Damien encourages the best that you can be!

Joanne Mills

3 years ago

In memory of Ryan L Mills

Excited to support Damien Debate!

Cynthia Gabaldon (Parent ’19)

3 years ago

We must support our YOUNG MEN!!!

Arthur Broadwater (Alumni ’98)

3 years ago

In honor of Chuck Ballingall

Anonymous (Parent ’24)

3 years ago

Great to be a part of the Damien HS family!

Jeffrey Layman (Alumni ’86)

3 years ago

In honor of Chuck

Nicholas Sale (Alumni ’09)

3 years ago

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Howard De Ruyter

3 years ago

Great program, my nephew loves it!

Christopher Garcia (Alumni ’94)

3 years ago

In honor of Brian Fodor

I have so much admiration for Damien. It had such a profound influence on the lives of my friends and I. Thank you to all the teachers, coaches and supporters who continue to make Damien a place of connection and spiritual growth.

Josh Velasquez (Alumni ’02)

3 years ago

In memory of Chuck Ballingall

Samantha Oceguera

3 years ago

Go Spartans!

Daniel Farris (Alumni ’75)

3 years ago

In memory of Tom Carroll

Honoring a man who specialized in developing the good character, toughness and strong work ethic young men need. Thank you coach

James Hernandez (Alumni ’79)

3 years ago

In honor of Tom Wettenkamp '79

Damien High School is a very special place. Please donate to keep it vibrate and available for future young man.

Gina Ramallo

3 years ago

I support the swim and debate teams for my nephew Andrew Joseph.

Anonymous (Faculty/Staff)

3 years ago

Some of the best memories I have of Damien are of being on the Damien Track at night during a league meet with the bright lights and cheering from the stands! Go Damien!

Patrick Murphy (Parent ’24)

3 years ago

I support the Debate Team because of the wonderful guidance of Mr. Tim Lewis.

Cecilia Leon (Parent ’25)

3 years ago

I think it’s a great program for our boys.

Angela Ramirez (Parent ’24)

3 years ago

My son love attending Damien High School and loves being part of the regiment!

Matt and Joy Dunn (Parent ’23)

3 years ago

Grateful and thankful for the incredible experiences that Damien High School provides for our son, and so many others. Go Spartans!

David Dougherty (Alumni ’75)

3 years ago

Grateful for the many lessons learned many years ago...

Ryan Duchsherer (Parent ’23)

3 years ago

Pay it forward!

ERICK ADELMANN (Alumni ’90)

3 years ago

Thank you.

Elizabeth Wachtler (Parent ’25)

3 years ago

Damien Debate is the best!

Lisa Roa (Parent ’22)

3 years ago

Damien educated my son. Taught him to be the best man he can be.

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