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Dear Alumni and Friends, When my classmates voted me “Most School Spirited” my senior year, I would have never guessed that that school spirit would bring me back to Bishop Gorman, almost 9 years later, as a member of the Bishop Gorman Advancement team.

There was certainly a lot to take in coming back to Gorman. Every time I saw one of my former teachers for the first time since graduating, it was nothing short of a celebrity sighting for me, and so heartwarming when they remembered who I was.

The Homecoming assembly this year was especially memorable. To see the student's excitement, as I sat there and watched them gathered in the House of Glory, filled me with emotion. They were so pumped-up for Friday night’s game and it brought back great memories of all of my Homecoming events. Reliving the experiences of the first day of school, Mass in the gym, Kairos, basketball games (just to name a few), makes me very sentimental. I have been at Gorman for nearly a year now and whether I am having lunch with one of the teachers, who happens to be a former classmate, or I am saying hello to my friend’s little brothers or sisters in the hallways, I am continuously reminded of the camaraderie that comes along with being a Gael.

As a student, I was proud to be a Gael because of the friends that I made, the sports we excelled in and the fact that the Dean of my school did cartwheels at assemblies! What other school could say that? But now, while all of those things are still a testament to my Gorman pride, what makes me the most proud is seeing that this school still encompasses the same legacy. No, we no longer have to travel to another school to borrow their football field and students do not have to walk on planks in the flooded hallways when it rains thanks to our beautiful new campus. But, the traditions and values that are the heart and soul of Bishop Gorman, remain the same and it is the Bishop Gorman family that truly sets the school apart from any other.

I am proud to be a Gael because it means I am a part of a special community that is made up by all of you, our alumni and friends. I am proud to call Bishop Gorman "home".

Lauren Blaney '04 Assistant Director of Advancement

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WHAT ARE WE SO PROUD ABOUT? TAKE A LOOK INSIDE TO SEE WHAT WE HAD TO SAY!

4 Legacy in Action

worth the read!

gov. bob miller '63

is a recently published author

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more bghs students sign letters of intent to play their sport at unviersities all over the country

6 Faith on campus 8 Advancement we felt pretty lucky to have honored mike and pattie morrissey at this year's knight of the gael

11 Alumni Spotlight gaming, governing, gael... what do these three things have in common? flip to the alumni spotlight to find out!

12 Homecoming it's back again, and you're going to want to know our plans

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what can two students and thousands of plastic bags do?

13 Gael Gatherings june third thursday is on campus. stop by and check out the expansion

14 Roll Call

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legacy in action

"...because we hold ourselves to a higher standard" This year’s Prom was held at Red Rock Hotel and Casino on April 6th. Students who attended this Starry Night themed event were treated to a sit down dinner and dessert, dancing, photo booth and a candy wall with lots of goodies to take home.

A special moment during the night was the presentation of our Prom Court and the crowning of our Prom King, Mr. Ryan Gregory ’14 and Prom Queen, Ms. Shannon Hale ’14 (Diana (Haggerty) Hale ’75).

A STARRY NIGHT

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BRYCE MCEACHERN '14

Junior Prom Court: Caitlan Bertram Kelvin Hoppel Clairissa Brown (Jeff Brown ’92) Matthew Judd Alexandra Comella Christopher Lalli (Chris Lalli ’85) Ellie Forche Pierce Wasserkrug Caroline Kelley Dylan Weldon

spring musical

into the woods The Gaels Theatre Guild took to the stage once again with the Spring Musical, this time – Into the Woods. This musical takes everyone's favorite storybook characters and brings them together for an adventure that is scored with music, excitement, and emotion! The tale itself follows a baker and his wife on their journey to have all of their wishes granted. Along the way though, we find the consequences that come as a result!

Some of the characters in this come-to -life fairytale musical included, a Witch (played by Maddie Turner ’13), Cinderella (Kristina Wells ’13), Little Red Riding Hood (Alexa Wells '15), Rapunzel (Victoria Hudman '13), the Baker (Ray Winters), and the Narrator (Dylan Arredondo ’13).

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athletics & activities The winter sports season was another successful one for Bishop Gorman athletics. The wrestling team made big strides under first year coach Ricky Lundell. The men’s and women’s bowling teams enjoyed the season taking wins and strikes!

The Lady Gaels basketball team went to state and did a great job, but fell to State Champion Reno High School. Congratulations to Tonishia Childress ’13 and April Rivers ’13 on four successful years playing for the Lady Gaels Varsity team. They were both just recently named to the All-State Team as well.

The men’s basketball team capped off a 29-3 season with a 69-43 victory over Centennial High School in the State Championship at the Orleans Arena. It was also the fourth state championship for the team in the last five years.

Congratulations to Stephen Zimmerman ’15, Rashad Muhammad ’13, and Noah Robotham ’14 who were all named to the All-State Basketball Team.

The Scholastic Art and Writing Competition evaluates a student’s promise in dozens of categories. This year’s writing segment of the competition once again had Bishop Gorman students taking the majority of the awards. The Best in Show was awarded to Bryce McEachern ’14 (Christi (Thomas) McEachern '86) and to senior Madison Tucky ’13 (Kristina (Stiver) Tucky '81). These Gold Key winners will have their pieces sent to New York for evaluation by nationallyrenowned authors and publishers. If they receive a Gold Key award in New York, they will be invited to receive a finalist award on stage at Carnegie Hall this May and to participate in a four-day conference with internationally renowned speakers on the arts.

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mock trial goes for gold

Mock Trial is working hard to achieve our goals this year! Both of our teams were sent to state this year in Reno! The Orange Team placed first in the state and will be representing the state of Nevada at Mock Trial Nationals in Indianapolis May 10-11.

We have fabulous attorney coaches who have volunteered their own time to help both Mock Trial teams. Bishop Gorman is so blessed to have hard working attorney coaches who are great coaches and mentors for the students. Their schedule is already so busy, yet they find time (7-10hrs a week) to help the Mock Trial teams.

Thank you Coaches: Chris Hamner '95, Nick Portz '02, Emily Montgomery '02, Kelly (Przestwor) Giordani '02, and John Giordani.

"...because when i am here, i'm home"

MaryELiZabeTh O'donneLL '13 The Gael Gazette

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teens helping teens Brandon Wulff '15 and Alex Perron '15 are two Bishop Gorman sophomores who keep extra busy with baseball and other extracurricular activities! Yet, they somehow managed to make time to change the community for the better.

Brandon and Alex started SHouT (Students Helping Out Teens) and they are making life better for homesless teens around Southern Nevada. Alex and Brandon are one reason we proud to be a Gael! Check out their story below: As students of Bishop Gorman, we are always looking for ways to help the less fortunate. The school does a lot for the community, and we feel we can never do too much to help those in need. The environment is an important cause for us, and we wanted to find a way to incorporate saving the environment and helping the homeless at the same time. After hours of research, we discovered that the plastic bags that we all have been encouraged to recycle are being thrown away by Republic Services. The majority of them are not being recycled at all.

After searching the internet, we found a use for the plastic bags by creating sleeping mats for the homeless.

The mats are completely made out of plastic bags.

The bags are cut into 4” and 6” pieces. The pieces are attached to each other to make “plarn” (plastic yarn).

Approximately 300 bags are used to make one mat.

We built a loom and weaved the cut plarn to make the mat. It took the two of us 15 hours to finish one mat measuring 6’ x 3’. A braided strap, also made of plastic bags, is attached to the mat and can be rolled up using elastic for easy carrying. Recently, with the plarn already made, four people were able to complete a mat in three hours!

Our goal is provide enough mats for as many people as we can. At this time, we are targeting homeless teenagers, and eventually want to expand it to all homeless people.

With your help and the plastic bags that we all have in our homes, not only are we helping the environment by recycling the bags, we are also providing a comfortable sleeping mat for the homeless. The more we work together, the more mats we can make. Please donate your time and plastic bags!

If you’d like to get involved you can donate your plastic bags to the cause! Drop off at Bishop Gorman in Campus Ministry. If you’d like to help Brandon and Alex make mats, contact wulff.brandon@gmail.com or asperron55@gmail.com

"...because we think OUTSIDE the box"

ALEXANDER BORRELL '15

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Matthew's Closet needs ADULT VOLUNTEERS Work with students at Gorman's own Matthew's Closet clothing bank. It is entirely supported by volunteers from Bishop Gorman and serves thousands every year.

Call Campus Ministry to get involved 702.476.4030 or 702.476.4029

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l o o h c s s i h t "...because in we are called ose & a higher order, D" O p G r u o p t r e e c i h v g i r h e s a o t

On Sunday, March 17th, nearly 100 students gathered at Catholic Charities St. Vincent Lied Dining Facility to serve the homeless and those in need. Alongside parents and Catholic Charities volunteers, our student were able to serve hundreds. The St. Vincent Lied Dining Facility is open every day for meals for anyone who is hungry, no questions asked. It also served the men in the Resident Empowerment Program, another group that our students are beginning to parent up with for various volunteer projects.

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matthew 25 board Every week our students collect money for Mite Box, a long time Gorman tradition of donating our change, dollar bills, and often even more to help those in our community who need it most. An elected group of students, the Matthew 25 Board then collectively reviews applications for financial assistance and decides where exactly that money should go. Every year, our students raise over $50,000 for Mite Box. Here is a look at some of those we’ve helped: *A single father and his 10 month-old son *Medical bills for a young boy with a seizure disorder *A 4 year-old cancer patient *An elderly woman who needed food for her pantry *A family who could not pay the funeral expenses for their son *A social worker who is battling cancer *The 23 year-old daughter with bone cancer and her family of five

*An elderly woman who suffered abuse from her son and his spouse *A single 66 year-old woman needing 11 medications regularly *A woman caring for her cancer-stricken mother and her four year-old son *A 30 year-old wheelchair dependent mother of 5 children *Countless more who needed assistance with rent and/or food

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Spring Fashion Affair

Spring 2013

"...because The Spring Fashion Affair was a great way for our Gorman girls (and some guys) to get together for a day full of fun & fashion and with good reason!

On Saturday March 2nd, nearly 100 parents, alumni, & friends gathered at Saks Fifth Avenue to enjoy drinks & treats, mini-makeovers, shopping, and a real runway fashion show featuring the latest trends for Spring, including prom dresses modeled by our students.

The best part of the day? Proceeds from a portion of the event sales were generously donated back to Gorman students!

A very special thanks to our event sponsor, Saks Fifth Avenue and all of the raffle donors: The Capitol Grille, Magnolia Lane, Tease Boutique Salon, Grimaldi’s Pizzeria, Sara Buckley, Alexus’ Nail Bar & Genevieve (Carzoo) Wylubski '99).

We hope to make this another Gorman tradition!

ETHAN YORK '13

OnThursday, March 21st parents, alumni and friends gathered to honor Mike ’65 & Patty Morrissey at the 31st Annual Knight of the Gael.Along with their children Megan ’02, letterman Sean Patrick, Erin ’06, and over 600 guests, we celebrated a couple who for decades have been generous donors, tireless volunteers, avid fans and loyal supporters.

Their commitment to service can be felt all over the Las Vegas valley through the numerous organizations they help. Bishop Gorman is proud to call them Gaels and grateful for all they have done to make our community a better place in which to live.

We couldn’t have done it without the help of our partners, Red Rock Resort Casino and Spa, Station Casinos, Wirtz Beverage of Nevada, Destination by Design, Bernhard and Williams Photography, Encore and Five Star Creative.

Thanks to our auction donors Jodie and Stu Berger, Cindy and Gary Ellis '78, Teresa (Haddad) '88 and Lorenzo Fertitta '87, Aria Resort & Casino, Gustav’s Master Chef Catering, Chef Nick Lorenz Michael Mack, Southern Wine and Spirits, US Foods, MGM Resorts International, Opportunity Village and the Mandarin Oriental.

A very special thanks to our many volunteers and student performers that helped made the evening extra special. Thank you to Mrs. Elena Ferrante-Martin and the Gaels Theater Guild; Mr. Steve Purifoy and the drum line; Mrs. Michele (Canella) Young '02 and the student representatives; Mrs. Sandy (Sagel) Young '75 and the senior varsity cheerleaders and especially Summer Minden ’13 (Michael Minden '82).

Bishop Gorman High School 31st Annual Knight of the Gael HONORING

Mike & Pattie Morrissey

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"...because we are the BEST of the BEST!" JASON MUSNI '15

GORMAN GOES GLOBAL Several Alums took to Peru for a trip of a lifetime!

Krystal Jackson '05, Carly Bodensteiner '05, Jackie White '98 and Ian Devlin (BGHS Science teacher) hiked the Inca Trail for 4 days to finally arrive in Machu Picchu and experience this great monument.

Without question the trip was life changing!

former gael rises to the top of her game Inbee Park '06 Inbee Park '06 recently took the number one spot in the women's golf rankings this April. Winning the Nevada state titles as a BGHS student in both 2004 and 2005, her winning streak continues into her career. Inbee ranked number one after winning the Kraft Nabisco Championship.

She also won the LPGA Thailand in February, totaling 5 LPGA tour victories. With more tournaments to come - we are excited what's to come of this former Gael.

Make your gift before june 30th, 2013 and get listed in the annual report!

“Being the recipient of tuition assistance was tremendous for my family. It allowed me to receive a great education that was not offered at any other school.

- Meghan Hernandez ‘07

GIVE GORMAN to give today visit www.bishopgorman.org or call 702.476.4032

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Black Jack: Cards Class of 1963: The BEST! The Las Vegas Strip: Life Blood Politics: My Life Girls' Reverse (Sadie Hawkins): Home Alone Something you don’t know about me: I'm in the Bob Book! (it's a book about all different people named Bob!) Gorman: HAPPINESS

seven questions with

Gov. Bob Miller '63 politician . catholic . gorman gael

A loyal Gael from the Class of ’63, Governor Bob Miller served as Governor of Nevada from 1989-1999. Recently publishing his first book, Son of a Gambling Man, Gov. Miller recalls many stories in this exciting memoir of his life from the gambling world to the Governor’s Mansion. Read on to hear how being a part of our Gorman community shaped so much of his future!

So let’s talk about your recently published book, Son of a Gambling Man. Why did you decide to write a book now? Well, a lot of me writing this book came from family encouragement.

They really felt I had a story to share that was one-of-a-kind.

With where I have come from and where I have been, from a child in Chicago to growing up in Las Vegas, with the influence of my father’s involvement in the gaming industry and mine in politics – it just felt like the right time to write a more personal version of the growth of this historical city.

Bill Clinton wrote the foreword to your book, and seemed to have a deep appreciation for your pride in Nevada’s culture. He wrote “Bob’s journey could have only happened in Nevada”…

Why do you think that is? What is it about the uniqueness of Nevada that allowed you to have such great success on your journey? I think he thought my journey was so unique because it truly could have only happened in Nevada. I was the son of a man involved in the underground gaming world in the Midwest.

My family eventually moved to Nevada, the only place where the glitz and glamour of gambling was esteemed, let alone legal, and later on I became involved in the government of this state.You see, in any other city, I wouldn’t have stood a chance becoming an elected official because of my father’s involvement in gaming, both in Chicago and Las Vegas. I am the only Governor who came from gaming.

Your father is a clear inspiration throughout this book, and you mention the importance of education to your family growing up – especially Catholic education. How do you think your Catholic education has impacted you in your personal life & political career? My parents focused on giving each of us a quality Catholic education. It was important to them, and I see why now. I think it has given me the discipline, and the ability to work through personal and career struggles. My parents were very strict about keeping me out of the gaming world – education came first. They were motivated to make sure I had every chance to grow in my faith. Jesuit education has carried me throughout

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my life, not only at Bishop Gorman, but in my undergrad at Santa Clara University, and at Loyola Law School in Los Angeles.

If you could make one statement about Son of a Gambling Man to the Gorman community, what would it be? Buy the Book! (no seriously though, it’s good – we know! Check it out at amazon.com) You’ve got a big reunion coming up, 50 years! Which makes you one of our very special “Golden Grads” at this upcoming June Graduation. Any favorite memories? I think what I most appreciate from attending Gorman were the friendships I made.

I still have many of the friends that I had in high school, even from when I attended St. Anne’s. We raised our families together and were able to watch this city change into what it is today.

Probably one of the greatest memories I have is when I ran for the Representative position in Student Government and lost.

That was the day I told myself I would never lose again and to this day, I haven’t.

We know you were Vice President of Student Council when you were in high school, what did you learn from the president, Tito Tiberti '63 that you took with you to the Governor’s Mansion?

Basically, I had to do everything for Tito, he just sat back watched it all happen (only kidding…). Tito did teach me though that as a leader, you have to be able to delegate and oversee. It’s important to have the right people in your corner.

This issue of the Gazette is all about sharing your pride! Finish this statement “I am proud to be a Gorman Gael…”

"...because the education i received & the friends i made have benefitted me my ENTIRE life" - GOV. BOB MILLER '63

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Reunion this year?

Call Your Class Rep &Get the Details!

Class of 1958 The Class of '58 is in need of a Class Rep! If interested, call 702.476.4033 Class of 1963 Roxanne Glass 702.334.2562 roxanne.glass@me.com Class of 1968 Joanne Blystone 702.871.4471 jblystone@cox.net Class of 1973 Judy Van Cleve & Leslie Buckley Shaffer Judyfvc@yahoo.com / Leslie.shaffer@cox.net Class of 1978 Dannette Trivosanno 702.496.0507 dannette.trivisonno@ubs.com Class of 1983 Kara Gilday & Dee Dee Brunelle 702.499.8332 / 702.683.4787 kmgt@me.com / keyosdee@aol.com Class of 1988 Luis Litchman & Kristina Coneh 702.683.0805 ljl924@yahoo.com / kwconeh@yahoo.com Class of 1993 Heather Carroll & Samantha Steele heather.carroll@hotmail.com sam@blindcenter.org Class of 2003 Samia Twainy & Krissy Hawkins 702.306.8724 stwainy@gmail.com / kristina.hawkins@gmail.com 12

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hOMECOMING 2013 fRIDAY, october 18TH On Campus mORNING Activities!

9:30am Alumni Memorial Mass in the Alumni Memorial Chapel 10:30am Coffee & Campus Tours in Tiberti Commons 11:30am Pep Assembly in the House of Glory!

Pre-Game Party Details!

5:00pm Pre-Game Festivities on the upper practice field BEER, WINE, FOOD, & ROOM FOR ALL OF YOUR FRIENDS & FAMILY 7:00pm Bishop Gorman Gaels Kick-off against the Cimarron-Memorial Spartans!

Need more details? visit the website www.bishopgorman.org

June 20th // on campus! 5959 S. Hualapai Way

A special Thank You to our 2012-2013 Third Thursday Sponsors!

Join us on campus for the end of the year June Third Thursday!

We'll get together from

6:00 - 8:00pm

and share in complimentary cocktails and appetizers!

Take a tour of the NEW expansion!

Check out what new things your Alma Mater has been up to and hang out with your fellow Gaels!

Don't Forget to join us at ; PASSPORT Friday, May10th Wine, Beer, & California Cuisine Red Rock Resort Casino & Spa 2013 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY Sunday, June 2nd Orleans Arena ANNUAL ALUMNI FOOTBALL GAME Summer 2013 Check the website for upcoming details!

Questions? Call us! 702-476-4032

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The Class of 1963 will kick-off their 50th Reunion at this June 2013 Commencement Ceremony as the Golden Graduates of Bishop Gorman High School! If you would like to walk as a Golden Graduate contact Carli Portz in the Alumni Office at 702.476.4033 or email cportz@bishopgorman.org.

Planning has started for the Class of 1964’s 50th Reunion next year. Please go to the class website, www.bghs64.org, for more information.

1980s Jackie (Salon) Karnavas '81 was recently featured in the San Diego Magazine's special advertising section as a top personal wealth manager, working for Torrey Capital Investments. Jackie currently resides in Cardiff by the sea, with her husband Stefan adn daughter Lily.

Las Vegas attorney Andrew Patrick Gordon '80 won confirmation in March 2013 to become a federal judge in Nevada. A Harvard Law School graduate, Gordon has been a partner since 1997 in the McDonald Carano Wilson law firm, specializing in commercial litigation.

1990s Neil Huffey ’93 married Kara Iannone on July 27, 2012 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Incline Village, NV. Helping Neil and Kara celebrate in Lake Tahoe were Nader Helmi ’93, David Nolan ’93, Dave Moses ’93, Randy Becker ’94, Michael Phillips ’94, Christopher Nolan ’94, John Adams ’94, Meghan (Murphy) Adams ’99, and Amanda Hawkins ’01.

On January 18, 2013 Michael Flanagan ’92 and his wife, Trinity, welcomed their son, Jude Lucian, at Sunrise Children’s Hospital in Las Vegas. On his delivery, Jude weighed 8 lbs, 1 oz and 21 inches in length. Recently relocating back to Las Vegas after 12 years in Dallas, Michael is a Senior Sales Representative for Medtronic in their Advanced Energy division. Both the baby boy and mother are doing exceptionally well!

Dr. Daniel M. Lorenzo ’92 & Mrs. Gail Lorenzo along with their 4 year old son, James, welcomed the birth of baby girl, Elaine, on August 17, 2012.

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Amanda Hawkins ’01 and Philip Erwin were engaged on February 2, 2013 at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. A wedding is being planned for early 2014. The couple currently resides in Las Vegas, where he is an attorney and she works in gaming development.

Michael Huggins ’07 moved to Knoxville, TN to begin his career with Siemens Medical Solutions as a Chemistry Applications Specialist. This past December, he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry from UNLV. While there, Michael had a weekly editorial in UNLV's The Rebel Yell newspaper and will begin writing for the newsletter of the Institute of Nuclear Materials Management.

In May 2012, Valerie Morata ’04 graduated from the UNLV with a Master's Degree in Public Health. In October 2012, She married her college sweetheart, Edwin Cohen at St. Francis de Sales Parish in Las Vegas. Alum in the wedding party included Justina Yu ’04, Catherine Fernandez ’04, Sarah Roybal ’04, and Nicholas Morata’06.

In Our Prayers Jack Baud ’64 passed away on February 5, 2013 in Las Vegas. Jack was an important and integral part of the Gael Gazette in the 90’s. He worked diligently to publish the Gazette with an emphasis on alumni and their achievements. He worked graciously and closely with the Development Office to keep the alumni informed and upto-date on happenings at BGHS on the Maryland Parkway Campus. Thanks Jack, for a job well-done.

– A special note from Joyce (Horvat) Vestal ’62, your official proof reader Renee Bassett ‘84, passed away March 5, 2013. Renee was a wonderful and caring mother of her two sons, Alec "AJ" and Carter; and stepdaughter, Alison Kinman. She was a proud Gorman Gael, always supporting and attending Third Thursdays, Gael gatherings and organizing reunions. Renee was a successful dentist, owning her own practice in Henderson and bringing smiles to so many of her patients, friends and family. She will be remembered for her kind spirit and great sense of humor and greatly missed by us all.

YEAR AFTER YEAR Being a Gorman Gael is a tradition for many families in our community, and carrying on that legacy just made sense for Bob Mulroy ’65 ... check out why he is proud to call himself, and his two children, Gorman Gaels: "Gorman provided me with the necessary tools I needed to succeed in life not only with the solid education I received, but in being a member of the Gorman community itself.

Passing along the Gorman Legacy to my children was very important to me because a quality high school experience is one we will always remember. That’s why I continually donate to the Gael Force, so that other families and students can have the same amazing experience that myself and my children were able to have." - Bob Mulroy ’65 "Gorman pride is always a constant in the Mulroy house with three graduates.

Not only did attending Gorman provide me with the education needed to succeed in college, but it also opened the doors to the Gorman community…an amazing extended family." - Kelley Mulroy ’06 Pictured: Kelley ’06, Bob ’65 & Ryan ’05

Brendan Keating ’00 and Kati welcomed their first child, Ireland Rose, born Nov. 14, 2012 at 12:34 p.m. weighing 7 lbs, 1oz and 19 inches long.

Tricia Reuter ’09, is proud to announce the birth of her daughter, Serenity AaliyahChu Lacy. Born on June 9, 2011, at 5:24 am she was 6 lbs, 10 oz and 17.5 inches long.

Jimmy Whitworth ’04 proposed to Racquel Gioannini March 1st, 2013. They are very excited to get married in April 2014!

Laura (McGarry) Mollineda ’09 and husband Edgar are proud to announce the birth of their son Kyan Joseph on November 20, 2012. He weighed 9 lbs, 3 oz and was 22 and a half inches long.

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Sharing their pride

Danny Wadhams ’05 & Courtney Bonnici ’05 were recently engaged on March 17th at The Westin Lake Las Vegas.

A very lucky St. Patrick's Day for the couple! They are planning for a Spring 2014 wedding. Courtney currently works for R&R Partners & Danny works for Golden Gaming.

JR Knapik ’08 married Angela Botti ’08 on November 11, 2012, at the Emerald at Queensridge.

Alumni in attendance were: Brigit McGurk ’10, Brittan Greenberg ’07, Maren Foley ’08, Lauren Bedrock ’08, Erica Bobak ’08, Ashley Thompson ’05, Ashley Pieniazek ’05, Coby Belew ’08, Jesse Brambilla ’08, Dan McGeough ’08, Jordan Greenberg ’10 and Madison Greenberg ’11.

Leslie (Thompson) Brodie ’01 and Cain Brodie welcomed baby Elle Ryan into their family on February 7th, 2013. Elle weighed 7 pounds 1 ounce and was 18 inches long. Godparents Ashley Thompson ’05 and Shane Thompson ’11 are especially happy for the arrival of their baby niece.

Samia Twainy ’03 married Cameron Asgarian on October 27, 2012. They were married by Kerry Lieb (Gorman Faculty). Alums in the wedding party included Zakie Twainy ’98, Tasha Chemplavil ‘03, Caitlin Walkerlieb ‘03, Krissy Hawkins ‘03, Ali (Hamrick) Speece ‘03, and Janelle Alaan ’03.

Talon Sewell ’07 was recently married to Richard Mayo II on March 9, 2013 at the JW Marriott.

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