USD Magazine Spring 2009

T H E WO R D S S H E K N OW S , T H E T U N E S H E H U M S .

T H E S T O R Y A LWAY S O L D A N D A LWAY S N E W . CONTENTS

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22 / INTO THE SWIM In 2008, Rendy Lynn Opdycke ’06 made the history books by shattering the record for completing the “Triple Crown” of marathon swimming. The call of open water still beckons. In spite of complex logistics, frigid temp-era- tures and daunting swells, she’s still fired up about life underwater.

26 / FAMI LY AFFAIR Beloved physician Michael Bajo sent 6 of his 15 chil- dren to USD. His legacy includes playing for the Chicago White Sox, caring for wounded soldiers in World War II and delivering more than 11,000 babies.

30 / LAW AND ORDER As a lawyer for the Inter- national Criminal Court, Kristen Bowman ’96 faces tough challenges: Helping to bring those responsible for some of the world’s most egregious crimes against humanity to justice.

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T H E M I N O R FA L L , T H E M A J O R L I F T.

CLASS NOTES 32 / Breaking the Cycle Don Morgan ’95 helps inner-city youth find new directions through the nonprofit organization he founded, Urban Compass.

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36 / Chic Dreams If you’re looking for style, ease and affordability, just ask the online world’s Hostess with the Mostess, Jennifer Sbranti ’99. 44 / The Glamour of it All From politics to pop culture, Larry King’s supervising producer, Allison Marsh ’98, strives to keep the news fresh on a daily basis. 49 / Sixty Years and Counting This year marks the 60th anniversary of the founding of the University of San Diego; read remembrances from those who were there at the beginning.

ALUMNI UPDATE 14 / Three’s Company Tough economy translates to business opportunity for 1986 graduates Ed Aloe, Pat Wakeman and Mark Mozilo, who have formed a multi- faceted company together.

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