THE GAEL GAZETTE Bishop Gorman High School Alumni Newsletter | Summer 2015
leg•a•cy
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what someone leaves behind for future generations Synonyms: bequest, birthright, heritage Related Words: heirloom; bestowal, gift, offering, present
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Dear Alumni and Friends, As our 60th anniversary year comes to a close, we reflect on what an incredible year it has been. Here at Bishop Gorman we are very proud of our students. You can’t help but feel proud to be a Gaelwith five State Championship titles (three of those teams ranked top in the nation) (page 4-5), forty-six legacy students in the graduating class of 2015 (page 6-7), and three alumni teachers celebrating their 25 years of service and dedication. While our students succeed in the classroom, on the field and in their extra-curricular activities, Bishop Gorman stands apart from the rest for a reason beyond our academic offerings, athletic program and technological advances. For me, one of the best things about being a Gael, is that it is more than just a school - it is a tradition and a legacy in my family. My parents, Richard Gomez ’73 and Julie (Womack) ’75, were high school sweethearts at Bishop Gorman. I graduated with the Class of 1997, and my son, Brandon ’18, is currently a sophomore. Bishop Gorman is a part of who we are with three generations of Gaels in our family. Whether you have a family tree of Gaels or not, there is a bond that connects all of us who are a part of this community and that’s what makes up the Bishop Gorman legacy. I hope that you, our friends and alumni, share in the excitement and pride that comes with being associated with Bishop Gorman High School’s legacy of tradition and excellence. We are so excited for the year ahead. Continuing the legacy this upcoming school year, we have 72 incoming freshman in the Class of 2019 with alumni parents! Make sure you save the date for all of the activities scheduled for this fall (page 11). Get in touch with your class reps and get involved! Whether it is attending or volunteering at an event, serving on a committee, making a gift, coming to a game or mentoring our students, we want everyone to feel the strong sense of camaraderie that makes Bishop Gorman such a special place. I hope you enjoy the rest of your summer and I look forward to seeing you around soon!
Janell Gomez Redding '97 Alumni Relations Coordinator
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s u m m e r 2 0 1 5 | THE GAEL GA Z ETTE
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Legacy in Action spring sports accomplishment | spring signing
Your Legacy! Class of 2015
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Save the Date!
BGHS Golf Classic 2015
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10 Golden Grads Class of 1965 Alumni Spotlight
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Gael Force 2015-2016 | Fall Activities
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Passport 2015 | Golf Classic 2015
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get the details on all of the happenings don’t miss the festivities
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Women’s Lacrosse
The varsity women’s lacrosse team continued their success in their 2015 campaign. They dominated throughout the season finishing undefeated. This year, the varsity team competed in Reno, NV for the State Championship against the winner of the northern region – Galena High School. The Gaels were victorious and came home with their 3rd straight State Championship. Emily Lower ’15 was named MVP of the game with 10 goals and 3 assists. There were many national accolades for this year’s varsity team. Emily Lower ’15 and Whitney Werksman ’15 (Lisa [Blasco] Werksman ‘85), were presented with the prestigious US Lacrosse All-American Award, a first ever for the Bishop Gorman Women’s Lacrosse Team. In addition, there were six US Lacrosse Academic All-Americans that were named including: Rachel Brown ’15, Serena Morales ’15, Nicole Watson ’16, Janey Fielden ’15, Emily Lower ’15 and Whitney Werksman ’15 (Lisa [Blasco] Werksman ‘85). Dacia Persky ’15 was presented the Jackie Pitts Award from US Lacrosse which is presented to a senior in each region who truly honors the game of lacrosse.
men's lacrosse The men’s lacrosse team repeated as NV State Champions defeating Green Valley High School 9–8 in Reno, NV. The Gaels went 9–1 in the regular season and defeated Spring Valley, Green Valley and Galena to make it to the championship game. The team was led by captains Frank Gargano ’15, Clark Adler ’15, John Hatton ’15 and Chase Johnson ’15. Mason Roik ’15 was named MVP of the game and also received the All-American Award by U.S. Lacrosse. Assistant coach, Josh Gronvold, was named “Assistant Coach of the Year.”
track Congratulations to the boys track relay team of Austin Nobis ’15, Spencer Henry ’15, Trevor Henry ’17 and Tyjon Lindsey ’17 who took 2nd in the NV State Championship Meet in the 4x400 Meter race. Their time of 3:17.37 was the 3rd fastest in Nevada State History and a new Bishop Gorman school record.
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field Gatorade NV Girl's Track & Field Athlete of the Year and National Record-Setting Jump! Congratulations to Vashti Cunningham ’16, on being named the 2014-15 Gatorade Nevada Girls Track & Field Athlete of the Year; the first to be chosen from Bishop Gorman High School. The award, which recognizes not only outstanding athletic excellence, but also high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the track, distinguishes Vashti as Nevada’s best high school girl's track & field athlete. Vashti set a national high school record in the girls’ high jump this season at the 57th annual Mt. SAC Relays in Walnut, CA. She cleared 6 feet, 4 ½ inches to win the event and making her #1 US all-time in the girls’ high jump, beating the previous national record of 6’4”.
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In his first year as Head Baseball Coach, Gino DiMaria ‘84, guided the Gaels to their 8th State Championship in baseball, finishing with a 32-3 record and a Top 5 National Ranking. Trailing by 4 runs in the 7th inning of the State Championship game, Brandon Wulff ’15, Austin Cram ’15 and Cadyn Grenier ’15 put the team on their shoulders with three swings of the bat. Wulff doubled off the fence in right field, then Cram hit a two-out, two-run homer to tie the game at 5 in the seventh. Grenier then led off the bottom of the ninth with a homer to give the Gaels a 6-5 victory over Green Valley for the title.
The Bishop Gorman High School production of Lost in Yonkers directed by Department Chair of Performing Arts, Elena Ferrante-Martin, was received by two standing ovations from both sold out performances of 850 patrons each at the 2015 International Thespian Festival on June 24th at Kimball Hall in Lincoln, Nebraska.
The Gatorade Company, in collaboration with USA TODAY High School Sports, named Cadyn Grenier ’15 as its 2014-15 Gatorade Nevada Baseball Player of the Year. Cadyn is the fourth Gatorade Nevada Baseball Player of the Year to be chosen from Bishop Gorman High School. The award, which recognizes not only outstanding athletic excellence, but also high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the field, distinguishes him as Nevada’s best high school baseball player. Cadyn is now a finalist for the prestigious Gatorade National Baseball Player of the Year. Cadyn was also named to USA Today’s All-USA Baseball Team, one of 10 players named to the first team.
Seven of the Theatre Guild Thespians were awarded the highest rating of ACCOMPLISHED at the 2015 International Thespian Festival's National Individual Events Competition in the following categories: Duet Acting, Solo Musical Theatre and Technical Theatre: Short Film.
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Certificates of achievement in recognition of outstanding talent were awarded to: Delaney Malm ’15 (Christopher Malm ’81): Solo Musical Theatre; Emily Rino ’17: Solo Musical Theatre; Alexa Wells ’15: Solo Musical Theatre; Devin Beckwith ’15 (James Beckwith ’80) & Madelynne Moffett ’15: Duet Acting; Juliana Adams ’15 & Skylar Westbrook ’15: Technical Theatre-Short Film.
Congratulations Gaels! Spring Signing
Congratulations to the following seniors who signed their National Letters of Intent to play their sport in college:
Golf Congratulations to Christian James ’16 and Owen Rosebeck ’16 both qualified for the State Golf Tournament in Reno, NV. They both played well, finishing tied for 3rd Place in the two-day event.
Baseball: Matt Hudgins: United States Military Academy at West Point, NY Chase Maddux: University of Nevada Las Vegas, NV Men’s Basketball: Nick Blair: University of Idaho, ID Richie Thornton: Benedictine University, AZ (Richard Thornton '89) Stephen Zimmerman: University of Nevada Las Vegas, NV Soccer: Andrew Gonzalez: Westminster College, UT Softball: Jasmine Gibson: Howard University, Washington DC Water Polo: Salvador Galvan: United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, MD Wrestling: Sean Randles: Norwich University, VT The Gael Gazette
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fa•mil•ial gen•er•a•tion /fəˈmilyəl/ /jenəˈrāSH(ə)n/ A familial generation is a group of humans constituting a single step in the line of descent from an ancestor.
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1. ADRAS- Rachel Adras with father Michael Adras '79 2. BECKWITH- Devin Beckwith with brother Dean '09, father James '80, brother Dylan '11 3. BUCKLEY- Connor Buckley with father Shawn Buckley '77 4. BUCKLEY- Tatum Buckley with mother Jill Albiser Buckley '89 5. DiFEDERICO- Maggie DiFederico with mother Maureen Raftery DiFederico '82 and father Tio '77 6. ELLIS- Michaela Ellis with father Gary '78, sisters Christina '10, Anamarie '12 7. ENRIQUEZ- Gabriella Enriquez with father Jason '93 8. FUTRYK- Gillian Futryk with sisters Courtney '04, Elly '09, Audrey '11 and mother Monica Buckley Futryk '80 9. HILL- Kristin Hill with mother Idalys '82, sister Cassidy '11 and brother Ryan '13 10. LALLI- Anthony Lalli with father, Christopher '85 and brother, Christopher '14 11. McEACHERN- Corynne McEachern with mother, Christi (Thomas) McEachern '86
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BGHS alumni family members pictured with their graduating senior. Forty-six legacy students graduated in the Class of 2015.
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12. McGARRY- Erin McGarry with mother Kris (Engelstad) McGarry '76 and brother Sean '12 13. McGAUGHEY- Collin McGaughey with father James '89 and brother Cody '12 14. MORTON- Amanda Morton with father Mark Morton '79 15. NIELSON- Nicholas Nielson with mother Mary Alice (Bauchman) Nielson '80 16. PEREZ- Antonio Moya with mother Maria Perez '90 17. PERRY- Olivia Perry with mother Gina Silvagni Perry '72 18. SPERDUTI- Blake Sperduti with father John '81 and brother Shawn '06 19. TAYLOR- Bronson Taylor with mother Deneen McLane Taylor '82 20. WERKSMAN- Whitney Werksman 3rd generation Gorman graduate with mother Lisa (Blasco) Werksman '85 and grandparents Bonnie (McAtavey) Blasco '63 and Joseph Blasco '61
tra•di•tion
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A belief or behavior passed down within a group or society with symbolic meaning or special significance with origins in the past. The transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation
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The Bishop Gorman High School community marked its 58th commencement ceremony and bid farewell to 317 members of the Class of 2015, May 24th at The Orleans Arena. The graduates were joined in their procession by members of the Class of 1965, the school’s “Golden Graduates” celebrating their 50th high school reunion (pictured on page 10). Those in attendance were addressed by Valedictorian Hannah Rogers (Perry Rogers '87) and by commencement speaker and Gorman Golden Graduate, Rossi Ralenkotter '65, President and CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. Most Rev. Joseph A. Pepe, D.D., J.C.D., Bishop of the Diocese of Las Vegas, offered the invocation and presented the diplomas to the graduates.
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The commencement ceremony capped off two weeks of events in honor of the graduates which began with the traditional senior barbeque, followed by the senior academic awards presentation in which Salutatorian, Cammi De La Cruz, addressed her peers. Our seniors have been accepted to colleges and universities all over the United States including: Columbia University, University of Notre Dame, Dartmouth, Duke, Georgetown University, UNLV, UNR, United States Naval Academy, United States Military Academy and USC, just to name a few. The Class of 2015 boasts five National Merit Scholarship Finalists, seven National Merit Scholarship Commended Students, two National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholar Award winners, 11 Gold Key Award Winners, 32 athletic scholarships and was awarded over $23 million in scholarships. The Gael Gazette
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Celebrating their 50th High School Reunion, members from the Class of 1965 walked with the Class of 2015 during the commencement ceremony. Paul Amberg, Michael Drace, Robert Fleming, John Kleem, Robert Mulroy, Lana (Tucci) Talamas, Rossi Ralenkotter, Gail (Robillard) Warthen, Susan (Crowley) Richards, Marilyn (Newsom) Neve, Pamela (Rohde) Szemanski, Diane (Farrell) Kline, Christina Seamon, Jerine (Gilbertson) Saltzman, Frances (Galbraith) Talbot.
Alumn Spotlight: Jimmy Cashman '92 If it wasn't for Gorman, I wouldn't be here. Literally. My parents, MaryKaye (Collins) Cashman ’69 and James Cashman ’67, met at Bishop Gorman and were high school sweethearts. So thanks, Gorman. I'm having a pretty good time being alive! In fact, I'm pretty sure that every aunt, uncle, sibling, and cousin that I have went to Gorman. And if they didn't, we must have disowned them and forgotten about them entirely. Blue and Orange run deep in the Cashman Family.
What have you been up to since BGHS? After Gorman, I attended
Occidental College in LA and earned my BA in Theatre in 1996. I moved to Hollywood and started performing in and producing plays, while taking improv classes at The Groundlings Theatre, one of the most respected improvisation and sketch comedy theatres in the country. Will Ferrell, Lisa Kudrow, Maya Rudolph, Kathy Griffin, and Melissa McCarthy all got their start as Groundlings.
Where have we seen your work? If you were in San Francisco in 2006, you may have seen my wife and I performing in the 1st national tour of the Broadway musical “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”. On TV, I have been a guest writer for several episodes of “Saturday Night Live" which led to other writing work on "The Looney Tunes Show" for The Cartoon Network, and the sitcom "Benched" on USA Network. But most likely you may have seen me as Flo's fellow Superstore employee, Jamie, in the Progressive Insurance commercials. Most recently in 2015, I filmed a role in the film “Michelle Darnell” starring Melissa McCarthy which is due to be released in the Spring of 2016.
What has been the most significant step in your career?
Becoming a Groundling has been the most significant step in my career. All of my best jobs have come directly from the work I've done there and the relationships I've forged with the other Groundlings.
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Bishop Gorman High School can claim TWO Groundlings among their Alumni. Jim Cashman and Jillian Bell '02. Being that there have only been a couple hundred Groundlings over the last 40 years, BGHS might be the only school in the country that can claim that.
Tell us about your personal life: In 2003, I married Michelle Noh, who I had met doing theatre in 1995. We have two beautiful daughters, Sylvie, born in 2011, and Clover, born in 2013. 10
Summer 2015
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fall events! August 29 BGHS vs. Chandler (AZ) After Game Social
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September 18 BGHS vs. Long Beach Poly (CA) After Game Social
September 25 BGHS vs. Servite (CA) After Game Social
October 9 Homecoming
October 23 BGHS vs. Don Bosco (NJ) After Game Social
November 12 Bishop Gorman Golf Classic Spanish Trails Golf Course
November 22
At Bishop Gorman High School, we believe to that a quality education is the unlocking one’s potential. Our hope is to make sure the doors of a Bishop Gorman education are open for as many students as possible. helps make that attainable for those who might not otherwise have access to a Bishop Gorman education.
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Gael Force
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December 4-5 Winter Music Extravaganza
December 5 State Football Championship (South)
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his year’s Annual Wine Tasting event, Passport, took Bishop Gorman families, alumni & friends to the islands! The event was held at Cherry Nightclub at the Red Rock Resort, where guests enjoyed delicious drinks, tasty food, great entertainment and of course, some delicious wines! The new indoor/outdoor venue was a great atmosphere for the evening! Our emcee, Bryan Chan, guided us through the night which began with performances by Polynesian group, Tevakanui. The entertainment continued thanks to Missy Cochran Entertainment, owned by alumn Missy Cochran '86, with a DJ, percussionist and steel drum player combo while attendees sipped on all the best that Wirtz Beverage had to offer.
The night was a huge success and we could not have done it without our gracious performers, sponsors, volunteers and YOU! Special thanks to all of our auction donors, Red Rock Casino Resort Spa, Wirtz Beverage of Nevada, the Paul Thomas Family, Missy Cochran Entertainment, AllSource Apparel, LV Photo, Encore Productions, Lifetouch, and CREAM! Can’t wait to see where Passport 2016 will take us next!
Along with the nineteen wines, seven beers and a specialty cocktail, "Pineapple in Paradise", there was a wide variety of island-inspired bites to enjoy! Over 70 amazing auction items were bid on throughout the week and at the event with our “text-in” silent auction raising money for our Tuition Assistance Program.
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Homecoming Friday October 9, 2015
events schedule 9:30am Alumni Memorial Mass Alumni Memorial Chapel
5:00pm Pre-game festivities Upper Practice Field beer, wine, food & room for
10:30am coffee & campus tours Tiberti Commons
all of your friends and family
11:30am pep assembly House of Glory
7:00pm kick-off! Half-Time Show Honoring Reunion Homecoming Queens
For Homecoming Reunion Information Go to: www.bishopgorman.org/homecoming
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1990s, cont.
1980s Judge Richard Boulware II '86 recently joined Chief Judge Gloria M. Navarro '85 and Judge Andrew Gordon '80 on the United States District Court bench in the District of Nevada. There are only seven federal judgeships in the District of Nevada.
1990s Justin Kalb '95 and wife Jessica welcomed triplets on February 15, 2015. Gigi weighed 3 lbs 9 oz, Sloane weighed 3 lbs, and Blair weighed 3 lbs 3 oz (pictured with brother Hudson). John Juadines '97 opened a cross fit gym, WADBOD. He would like to invite anyone within the BGHS community to come by for a tour. Manuel "Moe" Terry '98 and wife, Lisa, became proud parents of a beautiful baby girl, Adrienne Maya Rose, on October 17, 2014.
Abigail Brown-Jones '96 and her husband, Brad, welcomed baby girl, Selene, into the world on May 17, 2015 at Cape Canaveral Hospital in Florida. Baby Selene weighed 6 lbs 8 oz and was 19 inches long. Elysia Stockton Williams '97 and husband, Paul, along with big sister Nellie happily welcomed a baby boy on February 2, 2015. Roman Galen Williams weighed 7 lbs 7 oz and was 19.5 inches long. Nellie is enjoying her role as big sister!
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Bridget (Moore) Michlick '95 and husband, Geoff, welcomed their son Robert Charles on June 11, 2015. He weighed 7 lbs and was 19 3/4 inches long.
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Brian Kneesel '02 and Laura Armeni '03 were married by Most Reverend Joseph A. Pepe at St. Joseph, Husband of Mary Catholic Church on February 14, 2015. Alumni in the bridal party included: Lieutenant Geoffrey Bauchman '02, Kevin Boyle '02, Tommy Riemondy '02, and Katie Rozinski '03. Alumni readers included: Dr. Shawna Kneesel '95, Erin Kneesel '98 and Tara (Kneesel) Warnsdorfer '03.
Amanda (Hawkins) Erwin '01 and husband, Philip, are delighted to announce the birth of their daughter, Evangeline, born on April 7, 2015. Megan Miller '08 graduated from USC law school on May 15, 2015 and will begin practicing law at the Clark County DA's office. Family members celebrating with her were brother, Ross '94 and father, former Governor Bob Miller '67. Amber (Wolfram) Braverman '01 and husband, Grant, welcomed a baby girl, Ivy Scott, on June 22, 2015. Ivy joins big brother Otto who will be three in August.
Leslie (Thompson) Brodie '01, husband Cain Brodie, and big sister Elle welcomed baby Parker James Brodie born on May 27th weighing 8 lbs 3 oz, and measuring 19 1/2 inches.
Caroline (Brascia) Gonzales '05 and Emilio Gonzales were married on June 28, 2015 in Rancho Santa Fe, CA at Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa. BGHS Alumni in the bridal party included: Ashley Pieniazek '05, Shelly Bolor '05, and Colette DeFilippis '04. Cullen McGowan '08 graduated on May 9, 2015 from the University of Gonzaga Law School.
2010s Togasii Peko Jr. '11 graduated from the US Naval Academy on May 22, 2015. He was the second highest ranked Midshipmen in a class of 4500. Togasii is scheduled to depart for Charleston, South Carolina upon commissioning to be a Submarine Officer. Courtney McGowan '12 was cast in her second show at Wagner College in NYC where she is studying Theatre Performance. Courtney will perform the role of Gloria Thorpe in a production of Damn Yankees.
Brandonn Grossman '10 and Nina Thynne '10 were engaged in February 2015. They plan to be married in June of 2016 in Las Vegas in the company of family and friends.
2015 Toastmasters International Convention Names Co-Chairs
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Congratulations to Jesse Oakley III, ’93, on co-chairing the host district for the upcoming 2015 Toastmasters 84th International Convention along with his wife, Dana Wall-Oakley in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jesse has previously served as division and district governor of Toastmasters, and is currently an Ambassador for the revitalized education program. In a recent interview for Toastmaster Magazine, Jesse said "The Las Vegas Toastmasters community looks forward to meeting everyone in August as we come together for this highly anticipated event!" We are very proud of you Jesse…Go Gaels!
- 25 Years of Service -
This year three members of the faculty were recognized for their 25 years of service to Bishop Gorman High School.
Mrs. Joanne Andrews '78, Mr. Jay Bonar '82 and Mrs. Christi (Thomas) McEachern '86, are also BGHS Alumni! Thank you for your hard work and dedication!
In Our Prayers Phyllis Frances Knox passed away on April 8, 2015, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Phyllis was the secretary to the Principal at Bishop Gorman High School from 1965-1981. She is survived by Edward, her husband of 70 years, and children Larry '69 and Anne (Knox) Williams '73. She was preceded in death by her son Richard '76. The Gael Gazette
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