“Who are those guys anyway?”
In This Issue
Our spring edition of Central Catholic Magazine focuses on the hard work and dedication our student body and faculty put into all they do. We are proud of the diverse accomplishments our community has achieved this year and feature a number of students who have received honors. From music to photography, journalism to Christian Service, we are amazed by the wonderful things our students have done. We also highlight an impressive member of our faculty, Mr. Nathan Patla, who recently earned the title of Dr. Nathan Patla.
The Next Issue
The cherry trees will be blossoming, the sun will be shining, and our seniors will be graduating! Our next issue will wrap up the school year and focus on the many accomplishments of the Class of 2016.
CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Congratulations to Tim Fromwiller ’69 who will receive a Central Catholic sweatshirt for correctly identifying the graduates in this picture which was published in the winter issue of the CC Magazine. Left to Right: Mike Gilsdorf ‘66, John Akre ‘66, Rodger Wehage ‘67, Jim Mozena ‘67
Who are these guys?
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Drawings will be held at Central Catholic High School’s Twenty-First Annual Presidents’ Dinner and Auction • April 23, 2016 at approximately 9:00 p.m. • Need not be present to win! Portland Ballroom • Oregon Convention Center 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd • Portland, Oregon Winners are subject to all Federal and State income taxes based on the market value of the prizes awarded. All winners must supply their social security number and fill out a W-9 form to claim their prize.
Features: On the Cover Noah Grabe was one of five students who took home prizes in the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. This piece, “Abbey Road Arch” won him a Gold Key Award. See the students’ work on page 6.
Volume 23 • Number 1 Spring 2016 Central Catholic Magazine is a publication of Central Catholic High School 2401 SE Stark Street • Portland, Oregon 97214 503.230.1056 • centralcatholichigh.org
Campus Highlights Page 4
Leadership Rev. Msgr. Timothy Murphy ’58, President Emeritus Tony Leineweber ’62, President John Garrow ’76, Principal Mike Pinder ’77, Director of Development Board of Directors Mike Haglund ‘70, Chair Elise Brown, Vice-Chair Leonard Vuylsteke, Secretary Rev. John Dougherty, C.S.C. Br. William Dygert, C.S.C., Ex-Officio Tim Fleischmann ‘79 Gina Hill Therese Leineweber Tony Leineweber ‘62 Jonathan McGowan ‘92 Ellen Ridgeway Char Riley Jo Willhite, Ex-Officio Publisher/Layout and Design Jolyn Winczewski Director of Scholarships and Publications Editing Team Kathy Calhoun Luciana Fischer ‘88 Cindy Hart Elaine Payne Megan Walsh ‘11
There’s a New Doctor in the House: Nathan Patla Page 5
Student Showcase Page 6
Contributing Photographers Seth Gardner ‘98, 360PDX, LLC Leslie Goodlow Baldwin, 2016 Rose Festival Court Chair Noah Homberg ‘16 Central Catholic High School is accredited by the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools, The Western Catholic Education Association, and The Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Central Catholic Mission Statement
Alumni Updates Page 10
Central Catholic High School is a college preparatory school committed to educating students from diverse backgrounds in a Catholic community, challenging each individual to live as a Christian witness in service to others. Notice of non-discrimination as it applies to students and employees at Central Catholic High School:
Central Catholic High School admits students of any race, color, national, and ethnic origin to all of the rights, privileges, programs, and activities accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national, or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other school administered programs. Likewise, Central Catholic High School does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, national or ethnic origin, or gender.
UNDER THE BIG TOP
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Message from the President Greetings! Our students never cease to amaze me with their ability to juggle so many responsibilities while still maintaining excellence in all they do. Our winter teams’ high GPA numbers are a great example of such dedication to multiple goals. We are proud to share these teams’ submissions for the Oregonian Cup, an Oregon State Athletic Association (OSAA) award that recognizes achievement in the classroom. The average team GPA submissions are:
Girls’ Basketball Boys’ Basketball Cheer/Song Girls’ Swimming Boys’ Swimming
3.58 3.31 3.71 3.61 3.62
These students completed a successful season balancing both their athletic and academic commitments, among many other responsibilities, including fundraising and Christian Service. In addition to these students’ notable accomplishments, there are many young adults in our halls who deserve recognition, a few of whom will be featured in this magazine. Our students have received both internal and external accolades for their dedication and talent in the arts, music, Christian Service and athletics. In February, the students planned, hosted, and participated in Ram Jam 2K16, a lunch-time basketball tournament with both competitive and non-competitive brackets. Students raised over $1,400 to support the Children’s Cancer Association, and had a fun time in the process. The selflessness our students exhibit at such a young age is inspiring. On February 18, senior Ronnie Rust received the Burlsworth Character Award. This national award honors the player who represents the ideals and values that Brandon Burlsworth had: to give 100 percent on the field and to stand as a moral example to his team. We hope that the award encourages Ronnie to continue on his path of excellence, and inspires others to follow his lead. Also in February, over 50 students performed before an audience of 400 at the Alberta Rose Theatre for Open Mic Night. This sold-out event was a true indicator not only of the exceptional talent found in our halls, but of our supportive community of Rams. Students, teachers, and families urge each other to follow their passions and together, they celebrate their hard work.
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In March, Central Catholic’s Rose Festival Princess was crowned. Mariella Fischer ’16 will be representing our school in this coveted role. Mariella is a valuable member of the Central Catholic community, active in the Theatre Department, the Constitution Team, and Christian Service, among many other extracurricular activities. We join with her family in applauding her commitment to this prestigious civic and community organization. We all wish Mariella well on the next steps in her journey. Central Catholic works to prepare students for college and life, as indicated in our motto. Our school environment and student statistics reflect our dedication to such preparation; we urge our students to work toward a healthy work/life balance as they learn to manage their curricular and extracurricular activities. What is apparent to me is that they are doing a tremendous job of it. This balance is reflected in even more ways here at Central Catholic. As I mentioned in the winter issue of this magazine, we began a new era here when David Blue joined us as our Director of Diversity and Inclusion. The emphasis on balance is incredibly important to our success as a fully inclusive institution. Our student body is becoming more and more reflective of the diverse populations living within our extended boundaries. We have been working to meet the needs of families from a more diverse range of socio-economic backgrounds. Additionally, our staff, which once was primarily made up of clergy and religious whose vocations called for devoting their time to educating students, now consists almost entirely of lay people. These changes speak to our ever-increasing budgeting demands for operating expenses and student financial aid, which is why we are so grateful for our supportive community which allows us to serve our students in the capacity they deserve. Furthermore, our Rams Program allows us to meet the needs of students who have traditionally challenged Catholic schools due to their learning differences and costs of providing professional support for them. Including these students in our student body enriches our community as a whole in our inclusive environment. We continue to be excited that we are allocating the resources necessary to welcome these students needing special support into our halls. As we move forward into spring and the longer, brighter days ahead, may God bless you, your families, and may… God Bless Central Catholic,
Tony Leineweber ’62 President
Welcome New Board Members Résumé
Name: Jonathan McGowan Occupation: Investment Management Organization: 801 West Capital Management Professional Background: 15+ years experience in investment management specializing in alternative investments. Started my own firm, 801 West Capital, in 2013. Education: Bachelor Degree in Finance from Oregon State University. Residence: I live in the Eastmoreland neighborhood in southeast Portland. Central Catholic connection: I graduated from Central Catholic in 1992 and my wife, Heather, is a 1997 grad. What would you like to see as a legacy of your service to Central Catholic? That a Central Catholic education is attainable for students of any socio-economic background or learning style. Mentors: My parents, Harvey and Kathy. Word that best describes you: Analytical.
More About Me
Like best about Board of Directors’ work: Working with people of diverse backgrounds coming together for a common cause and reconnecting with my alma mater. Most important lesson you’ve learned serving on the Board of Directors: A lot can be accomplished when you have a group of passionate people focused on specific goals. Person you are most interested in meeting: Other than Pope Francis, Richard Branson. Pet peeves: Closed minded people. Greatest passion (besides Central Catholic): My wife and children, Hayden, Paley, and Remy. First choice for a new career: Professor of Finance at a university. Favorite quote: “Who am I to judge?” Pope Francis. Most influential book: The Road by Cormac McCarthy. Favorite website: zerohedge.com - A different view of the financial world. Favorite cause: Dyslexia awareness. Favorite movie: Hoosiers and Dumb and Dumber. Favorite musician: Eddie Vedder and Robert Plant. Most treasured possession: Memories. Favorite vacation destination: Central Oregon. Favorite restaurant: Ava Gene’s. Favorite way to spend free time: Cooking, playing with my kids, and following whatever sport is currently in season.
Résumé Name: Ellen Ridgeway Occupation: Risk Management Organization: Port of Portland Description of Organization: The mission of the Port of Portland is to enhance the region’s economy and quality of life by providing efficient cargo and air passenger access to national and global markets, and by promoting industrial development. Professional Background: Seven years of research and development work in the forestry industry; four years of process control engineering in heavy manufacturing; 12 years in my current field of occupational safety. Education: Little Flower Academy (Catholic high school for girls in Vancouver, BC); BASc in Chemical Engineering, University of British Columbia; MS in Environmental Health/Occupational Safety, Oregon State University. Residence: Portland, Oregon for the last 15 years. Central Catholic connection: Daughter, Kiora, is currently a sophomore. What would you like to see as a legacy of your service to Central Catholic? To build an intercultural Catholic faith community that provides students with an excellent education and builds respect for each person, our faith, and the earth. Yarkstick of Success: Each student realizes their full potential: academically, spiritually, physically, and socially. Mentors: Myrna Schulte, Donna Tyner. Word that best describes you: Respectful. More About Me Like best about Board of Directors’ work: Learning about all the planning and hard work it takes to manage a successful college prep school. Most important lesson you’ve learned serving on the Board of Directors: Central Catholic exists not just to educate high schoolers, but to create a community. This community is what sustains the school’s ongoing success. Person you are most interested in meeting: Pope Francis and Malala Yousafzai. Pet peeves: Poor manners and people who can’t drive in the rain. Greatest passion (besides Central Catholic): Family! First choice for a new career: Web designer. Favorite quote: “If you judge people, you have no time to love them.” Mother Teresa. Most influential book: The Joy Luck Club – even though I’m not Chinese, it made me realize how important culture was in shaping my relationship with my parents. Favorite cause: Organizations that empower girls and young women. Favorite movie: Shawshank Redemption. Favorite musician: Too many to name! Favorite vacation destination: Back home to the REAL Vancouver. Favorite restaurant: Salmon House on the Hill, West Vancouver, BC. Favorite way to spend free time: Being active with my family, like playing sports or going for a walk or hike. Spring 2016 |3
Jonathan Gritzmacher ‘18 and his mom, Beth enjoying the Mother-Son Brunch.
Sophomores Heidy Rangel-Valenzuela and Ben Moss perform service at Camp Howard.
Archbishop Sample greets students after presiding at our Mass honoring National Catholic School’s Week.
Campus Highlights
A team of talented young thespians performed a play about a team of talented young thespians in “Babes in Arms” leaving audience members laughing out loud and humming a tune.
Senior Ronnie Rust wins the national Burlsworth Character Award for outstanding character and leadership qualities.
Central Catholic High School students participated in the 6th Annual Latinx Youth Summit hosted by St. Ignatius College Preparatory in San Francisco, California.
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Molly Fisher ‘16 and her uncle, Jim Tapfer at the Father-Daughter Dance.
Juniors Emily Pinder, Isabella Fazio, and Allie Slingsby, celebrate their fundraising success in Disneyland.
Newly crowned Rose Festival Princess Mariella Fischer ’16 is presented to our student body.
There’s a New Doctor in the House: Nathan Patla It is no secret that education is highly valued within the walls of Central Catholic High School. Teachers encourage students to be curious, ask questions, and challenge themselves. They work to create interactive lesson plans and teach students about current events, while instilling the importance of spirituality and social justice. Not only does the faculty teach the importance of continued learning, but they model it. Nathan Patla (pictured, center above), a science teacher at Central Catholic, showed his dedication to personal growth by recently earning the title, “Dr. Nathan Patla.” Dr. Patla earned both his Bachelor of Science in Physics and Bachelor of Arts in Theology at the University of Portland, followed by his Master of Education at the University of Notre Dame through the Alliance for Catholic Education program. He most recently completed his Doctorate of Education at the University of Hawaii, where he lived and completed coursework before moving back to Oregon. He has taught physics and chemistry at Central Catholic for the past four years while also working on his dissertation.
Dr. Patla was amazed by the student response to his questions concerning racism, finding them to be incredibly honest and appreciative as students expressed wonder that they hadn’t learned about this topic more in depth before. In response to why he decided to pursue his doctorate in education rather than science, Patla explains that he doesn’t find the same joy in science that he does in education. “With education, you can’t just make rules like you can with science,” Dr. Patla says. “I still don’t know a great deal about it, which means there is still room for personal growth and discovering how to be better. I hope to continue doing research.” Dr. Patla treats the education of his students with the same respect he has for his own personal education. He says he prefers teaching at the high school level because it offers him the opportunity to build relationships through face-to-face communication. He strives to make learning fun and enjoyable and he understands the importance of a safe classroom environment where students can be themselves.
After five years of research and writing while also teaching, Dr. Patla was able to sign, seal, and deliver his finished dissertation, which focuses on Catholic high school students’ perception of racism.
“Students also need to realize that the topic itself isn’t that important – it is rare that you know when you’ll use what you learn, so it is important to learn everything the best you can and to always be aware you have room to grow,” Dr. Patla says.
“This topic provided a great deal of selfintrospection,” Dr. Patla explained. “The value of this project isn’t that it has the power to change others, as I learned racism is very deep and hardwired in, but it allowed me to come to terms with my own biases and to come to peace with how I need to grow.”
Not only should Dr. Patla be commended for his academic accomplishments, he has also had a positive impact on the students who have passed through his classroom, writing each a letter boasting of their progress during the semester. This, along with working on his dissertation and responding to over
60 requests from seniors asking for college letters of recommendation, is an indication of his level of commitment to the students he teaches. Senior Mariella Fischer, who has taken three classes from Dr. Patla and was his teacher’s assistant, knows firsthand the positive impact he has on students. “Once a month Patla has you write Notes to Self, wrapping up how your month went and you put it in an envelope that he keeps. At the end of the year he hands them back, but adds a note from himself, writing about you as a student and showing you how much he has observed through the year. It is awesome and makes you feel really good because every student gets one so you know he pays attention to each student individually,” Mariella said. Mariella also shares that Dr. Patla is willing to stay after school or come in early to meet with students individually. “One of the classes I took with him, I ended up meeting with him once a week after school one-on-one and he helped me catch up when I was having a tough time outside of school.” Mariella was also in Dr. Patla’s group at Disneyland for the past two years on Celebration Day. “If anyone didn’t feel like part of the group, he would sit and talk with them. He also went on every ride to ensure that no one had to ride alone,” Mariella says. Overall, students appreciate Dr. Patla’s selflessness, dedication to teaching, and position as a role model for each of them. Central Catholic warmly congratulates Dr. Patla for this accomplishment and thanks him for his devotion to the Ram community. Spring 2016 | 5
Quinn Smesrud ’17 • “Mama Pacha” • Silver Key award
Student Showcase REACHING BEYOND OUR WALLS
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Our students are always making us proud – they ace tests, complete outstanding art projects, and simply treat each other with respect. Not only do we recognize our students for their accomplishments, but they also receive regular recognition from outside organizations that specialize in specific areas. From music and the arts to service and journalism, students are celebrated for their hard work and dedication.
Art Awards
Scholastic Art and Writing Awards is a statewide competition that recognizes the vision, ingenuity, and talent of our nation’s youth, and provides opportunities for creative teens to be celebrated. The following students, with the support of art teacher Mr. Todd Arnold, entered their digital art and photography projects and earned an impressive 13 awards, ranging from honorable mentions to Gold Key awards. The winners and their awards are as follows: Noah Grabe ’17 Three Gold Keys Three Silver Keys Honorable Mention Cassie Job ’16 Gold Key Samuel Bilotti ’16 Silver Key Honorable Mention Brennan Noailles ’16 Silver Key Quinn Smesrud ’17 Two Silver Keys The award-winning artwork was on display at the Pacific Northwest College of Art and the winners were honored at a ceremony at the Portland Art Museum in February. People all over Portland had the opportunity to view the pieces and see firsthand the great things that Central Catholic students are creating while the students were able to share their talent and express artistic vision with the community at large. Gold Key pieces moved on to the national level to be adjudicated against the Gold Key work of other states, and we are pleased to announce that Cassie Job’s piece, “Simplicity” (pictured right), went on to win a Silver Medal at the national level.
“Art is incredibly important for high school students to practice because it literally develops/expands their minds when they’re at a critical stage of cognitive growth,” Todd explained. “Art provides a doorway for alternative solutions to be found and experimentation to occur.” As an art teacher, Todd understands the need to balance technical skill and learning with creative expression. “All art students need a strong foundation of fundamental knowledge and skills. Once the skills have begun to take root, it’s important to create a space for experimentation and play. Good art flows from a place where both discipline and imaginative experimentation coexist. This is the tension I try to maintain in my art classroom,” Todd said.
Service Award
Brennan Noailles ’16 • “Reaching” • Silver Key award
As a sixth grader back in 2011, Delanie Strauss founded “Mac Attack,” a project for which she has collected and donated 18,022 pounds of macaroni and cheese boxes for the emergency food supply of the Portland Police Bureau Sunshine Division. “My mom has been a part of the Portland Sunshine Division for a long time and she brought my sisters and me in often and we did a lot of service work,” Delanie shared. “One day I was volunteering in the clothing room and there was a girl there about my age, which was sixth grade, who needed help and that was when I first started to formulate a plan in my head for something I could do to help.” Delanie originally thought about collecting peanut butter, but learned there was already a group doing that. She knew that it was important to have meals that could be prepared quickly and had few ingredients, so macaroni and cheese seemed to be the best option. Now a junior, Delanie contacts school principals at grade schools every year to encourage their participation in the Mac Attack event, which occurs the last two weeks of May. Delanie coordinates the pickup of boxes and delivery to the Sunshine Division, and also promotes the program which is conducted as a competition among schools. Mac Attack is now the emergency food program’s sole supplier of macaroni and cheese. The Sunshine Division assigns an officer to work with and assist their various programs. For the first five years of Mac Attack, now-retired Officer Phil Kent ‘83 helped
Cassie Job ’16 • “Simplicity” • Gold Key award
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Delanie get the program going and assisted promoting it as a valuable competition among schools. “It is a competition because I have found that works the best with this age of students,” Delanie explained. “When I went to Cathedral last year, they had charts set up and goals for each class – that seemed to work really well.”
Noah Grabe ’17 • “Skinwalker: Poison Dart Frog” • Gold Key award
In February, Delanie received honorable mention as a distinguished finalist in the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards during a school assembly (pictured bottom left). The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards represents the United States’ largest youth recognition program based solely on volunteer service. Since the program began in 1995, more than 115,000 young volunteers have been honored at the local, state, and national level. “It is really cool, I never did this to get recognition – my whole philosophy with this competition is to raise awareness of kids helping kids,” she said. “I feel like people my age think they can’t do things because they are too young, but getting this award and having it be all about the kids really meant a lot.” If you would like to support Delanie and make an impact, she asks that you please consider volunteering your time with the Portland Police Bureau Sunshine Division.
Music Awards
Samuel Bilotti ’16 • “untitled” • Silver Key award
Central Catholic is teeming with talent, especially in the area of music. From orchestra to drama productions, choir to Open Mic Night, it is easy to see the diverse passions the students are working hard to pursue. Even with homework to complete, college applications to fill out, and a social life to enjoy, these students find the time to practice and perform music. Although every student involved in music at Central Catholic deserves to be commended, there are two whose accomplishments and dedication are truly outstanding. Seniors Callista Sack, a musical vocalist and Kristoffer Parker, a trumpeter, have both spent the majority of their lives devoted to improving their musical gifts. Since the age of five, Callie Sack (pictured next page, bottom left) has been singing in choirs and at 13 years of age, she began private vocal lessons. In only seventh grade, Callie knew that she wanted to study music in college and was excited to continue growing her talent in high school.
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At Central Catholic, Callie is involved in the choir, two a cappella clubs, jazz band, Theatre Department musicals, singing at student body Masses, and is on the varsity song team. Outside of Central Catholic, Callie performs with the Pacific Youth Choir and the Pacific Youth Chamber Choir, and has had the opportunity to perform with the Portland Symphony. She also takes private vocal lessons and piano lessons. “I practice every day for at least three hours, so about 21 hours a week and sometimes more,” Callie said. “I am always practicing in my downtime, I don’t have time to eat or sleep,” she jokes. Callie’s passion and dedication has led to a few amazing experiences. This past December, Callie was invited to perform on a recording with Pink Martini and the Pacific Youth Chamber Choir for National Public Radio (NPR). “It was such a fun experience to record for NPR, to meet China Forbes and Storm Large, and I also met the president of NPR,” Callie said. “Overall, I made a lot of good connections and got to feel what a real gig will be like. Pink Martini even invited us back to perform with them later in the year.” Callie will also be featured as a soloist on the radio station 89.9, All Classical Portland, while performing with her Pacific Youth Chamber Choir. Callie enjoys singing for a variety of reasons, but primarily because of the feeling it gives her. “My favorite thing about performing is the adrenaline rush I get from being on stage and the applause that follows,” she explained. Upon graduation, Callie plans to continue studying music in college with an emphasis on vocal performance, specifically operatic performance, and has already been accepted into most of her desired schools and their opera programs. The future is looking rather bright for this young artist. Kristoffer Parker (pictured next page, bottom right) is another senior who recognized his musical passion at a very young age. “When I was three years old, I was listening to the radio and there was a trumpet playing on it,” Kristoffer said. “I told my mom that I wanted to play that.” Kristoffer explains that at first, his parents didn’t take his interest in the trumpet seriously
because he was so young and they resisted getting him the instrument. At some point between first and second grade, Kristoffer remembers his great uncle gifted him his first trumpet, and from there his passion grew. “It was hard to find someone to teach me at such a young age as winds players usually start in sixth grade, not first,” Kristoffer shared. “Luckily, I was able to get a teacher by the name of Sally Kuhns, who was the assistant principal in the Oregon Symphony. She was an amazing teacher.” Kristoffer’s interest in the trumpet, even at the age of three, turned out to be quite serious. He is now a member of Central Catholic’s Honors Jazz Band and the pep band. He performed for the Theatre Department’s spring musical as well as the Presidents’ Dinner and Auction. Additionally, Kristoffer performs with the Metropolitan Youth Symphony (MYS) Brass Quintet, the MYS Orchestra, the MYS Symphonic Band, and the University of Portland Pep Band. He also occasionally sits in with the Rose City Chamber Orchestra. When asked what his favorite thing about performing is, Kristoffer explains. “There is a feeling you get when you know that you are playing really well, a realization of how cool the music sounds – it is simply surreal to think of what you are a part of and how you are one person playing with a group that is making something truly beautiful. Also, it is fun,” he says. Kristoffer spends roughly 15 to 20 hours a week playing his trumpet, which is the equivalent of working a part-time job while keeping up with studies and other
co-curricular activities. As a result of this hard work, Kristoffer has received a generous number of accolades and earned opportunities to perform with a variety of talented groups and individuals. “Just recently, as winner of the Chamber Music Society of Oregon’s Concerto Competition, I performed Haydn’s Trumpet Concerto as a soloist with the Oregon Sinfonietta,” Kristoffer shared. It is difficult for Kristoffer to choose just one favorite memory while playing because he has had so many valuable experiences. “There was a time where I started the entire concert off with a minute-and-a-half solo playing with only timpani to back me up. Also, last year I played at an Easter service and the church asked me to return again this year,” Kristoffer said. “Recently I took second in the MYS Concerto Competition and will be performing with its concert orchestra later this year.” Kristoffer has also participated in the Oregon Music Educator Association (OMEA) competitions and has won at districts the past two years in a row. After graduation, Kristoffer plans to continue playing in college. His ultimate goal is to play screenplay music in the movie studios in Los Angeles. Both Callie and Kristoffer have worked incredibly hard since very young ages. They discovered their passion, took the time to grow their skills, and continue to practice their gifts every day. These young adults are a true example of hard work and dedication, and it will be exciting to see where these talents take them in life.
The Rampart CCRAMPART.ORG
The Rampart, which is the student led and run news source for Central Catholic, has recently undergone a significant makeover. What has been a physical newspaper since the late 40s is now a digital news source only accessible online. Not only does this new format teach the students new digital skills, which are beneficial in a society that is becoming more and more engrained in digital information, but it also saves paper and the cost of printing. “The online format is convenient, faster, gives us the opportunity to post articles in real time and is more relevant,” staff members explained. The Rampart staff currently boasts 10 students who work on the website design, brainstorm stories, and work on their articles under the direction of Ms. Kari Rittenour, who teaches fine arts. A new article is uploaded nearly every day to ensure that readers are always in the know and have new content to read. A variety of motives brought students to work on The Rampart. While some wanted a creative outlet, others wanted a place to share their opinions. “I want to pursue a career in fashion journalism and writing for The Rampart is helping me prepare for this profession,” senior Laura Ketcham explained. Junior Morgan Rieckmann-James enjoys being a member of The Rampart because she understands the worth in an outlet for students to share their perspectives. “So much of the day, adults are talking at us and this gives us the chance to share our opinions,” she said. Now that The Rampart is accessible online, it also benefits the Central Catholic community at large because the contents can be accessed by anyone, regardless of their location, age or the time of day. “Alumni and parents can see how our culture has developed and changed but the community has remained the same,” senior Christopher Bright said. If you would like to keep up-to-date with what the students are talking about in the halls of Central Catholic, please visit The Rampart at ccrampart.org. Spring 2016 | 9
Alumni Updates
Dr. Cameron Crymes ‘93 (above) was honored as Physician of the Year by Nevada Regional Medical Center, Nevada, Missouri.
Kelsey (Russell) Stewart ‘95 and husband Stacy welcomed a son, Samuel Flood (above), in December 2015. He joins sister Maisie.
Somer (Waldron) Bauer ‘96 and husband Matthew welcomed a daughter, Callista Mariana (above), on September 21, 2015. She joins siblings Madeline (11), Simon (8), Benjamin (6), Gwendolyn (4), and Josephine (2).
Carli (Halligan) Bartels ’98 and husband Jeremy welcomed a son, Isaac Kasper (above), on February 23, 2016.
After graduating from Oregon State University, Gregory Becker ’11 (above) was selected to train to be a pilot for the U.S. Navy. We thank Greg for his service and congratulate him on this honor!
Megan (Moffenbeier) Hood ‘99 and husband Brian welcomed a son, Connor Percin (above), on January 19, 2016. Elizabeth Fosler-Jones ‘15 (above) co-founder of Yo Ghana! spent four weeks in Ghana visiting the schools her organization helps fund. She plans to travel to Bali in the next few months to volunteer and teach English.
Vince Timoney ‘01 and wife Cheryl welcomed a daughter, Josephine Desiree (above), on November 25, 2015. She joins brother Marcus (2).
Will Paustian ’15 (above) was appointed by Governor Kate Brown as the new student member for the University of Oregon Board Of Trustees. Will is currently a freshman and is looking forward to pursuing a career in sports broadcasting.
Joey Harrington ‘97 is officially a member of the KGW news team and will be doing on-air spots covering Oregonians who he says, “Are often missed in local news coverage.” You can catch Joey on the 4:00 and 5:00 evening news on Channel 8.
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Scott Clark ’04 (above) was recently named one of Forbes 30 Under 30 2016 in recognition of his successful company, SigOpt. Scott graduated Magna Cum Laude with degrees from Oregon State University in mathematics, computational physics, and physics. He then earned both his PhD in Applied Mathematics and an MS in Computational Physics at Cornell University. He and his wife, June, live in San Francisco. Scott is the son of Dick ’78 and Liz Clark.
In Memory Richard Francis Rowley ‘43 January 29, 2016 Frank Peter Terraglio ‘45 January 22, 2016 Gildo John Martini ‘46 December 19, 2015 Lionel Joseph Robben ‘46 February 19, 2016
Reunions 2016 The graduating classes of 1946, 1956, and 1966 will gather on Saturday, August 6 at Central Catholic to celebrate their 70th, 60th, and 50th reunions respectively. Invitations will be mailed and online registration will open June 1. Come back to your alma mater for a sit down dinner, reception, and tour of the school. We guarantee that the Pine Street Palace has not changed much! Take a step back in time as you browse through yearbooks and Rampart newspapers, walk by the Hall of Fame, look at your class composite picture, and see if you can still find the Dean’s Office. Please help us spread the word to your fellow classmates and save-the-date to join us. 5:00 p.m: No-host Reception 6:00 p.m: Dinner 7:30 p.m: Campus Tour $50 per person • Spouses/guests welcome Financial aid is available. Please contact Lynn McFarland ‘90 Dress: Business Casual Questions? Please contact: Director of Alumni Relations, Lynn McFarland ’90 at lmcfarland@centralcatholichigh.org or 503.230.1056 ext. 1243
William Martin Brunkow ‘50 January 28, 2016 Joseph Anthony Borsch ‘51 February 10, 2016 James Allen Flynn ‘51 March 12, 2016 Ronald Salvatore Amato ‘52 October 19, 2015 Donald Edwin Graham, Jr. ‘52 January 17, 2016 Frank Samuel Navarra ‘52 January 22, 2016 Frank Bernard Schmitz ‘52 December 2, 2015 Lawrence Allen Gottsch ‘53 January 26, 2016 Philip Irwin McHugh ‘53 December 15, 2015 Eugene James Wizer ‘56 December 15, 2015 Robert Lee Belding ‘57 March 5, 2016 Ronald Joseph Schwerzler ‘60 November 20, 2015 Robert Ray Bany ‘61 December 7, 2015 Donald Joseph Miller ‘61 December 11, 2015 Martin Joseph Hietpas ‘62 December 5, 2015
Thirty-Sixth Annual John Shepard Classic
Paul Jerome Greiner ‘62 February 13, 2016
Current Dads Now Invited to Play!
Donald William Kelley ‘63 January 1, 2016
It is time to register for this year’s John Shepard Classic!
Frederick Albert Riler ‘64 October 14, 2015
The John Shepard Classic will run Monday, May 16 through Saturday, May 21. The registration fee of $55 per player includes a commemorative t-shirt, tournament participation, and a barbeque meal. The barbeque will take place on Saturday, May 21 to celebrate the completion of the tournament with some good food and crisp beverages. Please join us for this historic event which benefits Alumni Association Scholarships that are awarded to incoming freshmen each year. We look forward to seeing your skills on the court this May! To be eligible to play in the Classic, you must have graduated in 2011 or before. This year, we are inviting current Central Catholic dads to participate in the tournament! The only requirement we have is that all members on a team must have graduated within three years of each other. The schedule and brackets will be posted the week before the Classic on the Central Catholic website. Practice times are tentatively available on May 3, 5, 10 and 12. To secure practice times, or if you have any questions, please contact our Director of Alumni Relations, Lynn McFarland ‘90 at 503.230.1056 ext. 1243 or lmcfarland@centralcatholichigh.org.
Thomas Edward Kennedy ‘65 Ronald Alfred Wick ‘66 October 19, 2013 Steven Allen Michaud ‘71 January 10, 2016 Paul Martin Dudley ‘74 October 6, 2015 Conner Edwin Hall ‘14 November 16, 2015 Leila Anne Sickinger ‘18 February 21, 2016
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The Twenty-First Annual Presidents’ Dinner and Auction Saturday, April 23, 2016 • Oregon Convention Center The Twenty-First Annual Presidents’ Dinner and Auction is less than a month away! Mark your calendars to spend an evening UNDER THE BIG TOP on April 23, 2016. With circus performers amazing the guests with their talents, student performers entertaining the crowd and the opportunity to make a great impact for the students at Central Catholic High School, this is a night you will not want to miss. There are many ways you can help make this night a success:
• Join us UNDER THE BIG TOP
We invite each of you to attend this year’s auction and participate in the fun! Tickets are $100 per attendee and include a seated dinner and various forms of entertainment with the Central Catholic community.
• Wall of Wine
If you would like to donate a bottle of wine valued at $20 or more, drop one off in the Development Office any time.
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• Make a Donation
We are so fortunate to have a community supportive of our goal to impact the lives of students through education, faith, and community. We are looking for both cash and item donations to benefit the auction. We graciously accept whatever you have to offer, whether it be gift cards or vacation homes, tickets or services. Please drop off donations in the Development Office no later than April 18.
• Test your Luck in the Raffle
Are you in need of a brand new car or a relaxing vacation? We are offering the chance to make your dreams come true with two exciting raffles! 2016 Honda Civic EX-L Tickets are $100 each Only 1,000 tickets will be sold Buy five tickets, get the sixth free $5,000 Travel Voucher Tickets are $25 each Only 2,000 tickets will be sold
• Be a Table Captain
Organize a table of 10 by inviting your friends, family, or colleagues out for a fantastic night. They will enjoy bidding in the silent auction, sitting down to a delicious meal, raising their paddle at the live auction, and dancing the night away after the raffle drawing.
• Volunteer
As we all know, time is an incredibly valuable thing, and we would love it if you could donate some of yours! Let us know if you are interested in joining a committee, working on mailings, or helping the night of the auction. No matter what you do, you will be working alongside like-minded volunteers who are dedicated to making UNDER THE BIG TOP a huge success.
Whichever way you choose to get involved, you can sign up online by going to centralcatholichigh.org and clicking on the auction banner.
Development Updates Annual Appeal
We are delighted with the positive response we have received to the Annual Appeal so far this year. Over 537 donors have increased their contributions in response to the OCF Joseph E. Weston Public Foundation Challenge Match for a total increase of $299,334. We cannot adequately express the gratitude we feel, but we suspect, given the chance, our families could! We want to give everyone the opportunity to help provide a Central Catholic education to our phenomenal students – especially those whose families have applied for financial aid. What are some easy ways to qualify for the Challenge Match? You could: • Make monthly payments in April, May, and June. By spreading your payments out you can give more – and do so painlessly! • Just make one extra payment this year and the extra you give will qualify for the Match. Want to honor a current or past teacher at Central Catholic? List their name on the pledge card and we will recognize them in our President’s Report on Development in the fall. • Increase your donation by just 10% over whatever you gave last year and you will definitely help us qualify for the Match!
Endowment
The value of the Central Catholic Endowment fund as of February 29, 2016 is $10.3 million. A portion of the interest earned each year is distributed to the school in the form of scholarships, tuition assistance, and assistance with areas of greatest need. The distribution for the 2016-2017 school year is a record $475,757. Of this total, $399,725 will directly benefit our families through financial aid and scholarships. The remaining $76,033, earned through the Legacy Endowment, will assist with areas of greatest need. As the endowment fund grows each year, we will continue to see a rewarding return on our investment that can only be measured by our real investment: the students who benefit from endowment gifts. Thank you to all who support Central Catholic!
students 4 students Fundraiser
The student fundraiser brought in over $270,000 in donations and pledges for tuition assistance. This year’s campaign was a big success! The students’ hard work in raising funds was rewarded on Celebration Day: • Fifty-four students earned their wings and flew to Disneyland for the day. • Nearly 700 students enjoyed a double-feature at Canby Cinemas, thanks to Central Catholic graduate Chuck Nakvasil ’53, who generously donated his theater to Central Catholic for the day. • Over 50 students chose to spend their day performing service at various sites around Portland. What a great way to celebrate as a community! Thank you to all who supported this annual cause.
Thank You $500+ Patron Level Sponsors: Brandon ‘92 and Alison Anderson Anonymous Fedele Bauccio Renee ‘83 and Scott Baumgartner Bill Naito Company Becky Borowski Charles and Angela Botsford Dr. Ted ‘71 and Lauri Braich John ‘60 and Patricia Chaney City Home Improvement Robert ‘82 and Linda Conratt Sean ‘79 and Sheri Dooney Edelen Custom Doors & Windows Enders & Associates, Inc. Environmentally Conscious Recycling Judy Evers Darren ‘82 and Trish Farrell Frank and Julie Farrenkopf Tom ‘57 and Rosemary Franz DeWayne and Hollese Galyon Lee and Eleanor Gibby Carla Gonzales Rick and Nancy Green John and Maureen Haines Marlene Haldors Heavy Duty Lighting Elliott and Gina Hill Peter and Alison Horne Brent ‘72 and Mary Jacobs
Tal and Patti Johnson Peter Kallen and Jeff Stuhr John and Lisa Kern Greg ‘65 and Polly Kocher Mike and Jeanette Kuiawa John Lance ‘86 and Kellie Chauncey-Lance Ken and Julie Lance Gary and Nikki Lomax Steve and Trese Lytle Mark Bernert Tugboat Company, Inc. Jerry and Connie Mason John and Julie McAllister Mike and Kathy McDonald Tim and Katie McNeil Richard D. Mercer, DMD Bob Meucci ‘83 Bob and Mickey Meyer Michael Wise & Associates, P.C. Miller Nash LLP Dan and Molly Jo Mullen Carmelo and Annette Navarro Nike Inc. Rev. Gerard Olinger CSC Michael and Sharon Parr Robert Pinder Pizza Roma PDX Vox Rick and Mary Potter
Purelite Candle of Portland Inc. The Refinery Mark and Charlene Riley Harley ‘58 and Kristin Roberts Tim ‘87 and Jodi Roberts Kay Robinson Mark ‘69 and Jan Rothert Rothert Insurance Beverly Rust Ron ‘62 and Johanna Rust Marion Santos Sause Bros, Inc. Senior Housing Concepts Nathan and Michelle Shaffer John Sherrett ‘68 Mark Simmons and Sherie Weisenberg Gary Simon Terry and Jane Slingsby Karl and Peggy Smith Sovereign Tattoo Spirit Media Supply Works Pat ‘73 and Susan Terrell Randy Turner Ray and Ruth Van Beek Joe Van Haverbeke ‘58 Denny ‘82 and Aimee ‘83 Virnig Zupan’s Markets Spring 2016 | 13
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Upcoming Events April
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16-21 John Shepard Classic Basketball Tournament Both Gyms
1 Baccalaureate Mass 7:00 p.m. East Gym
15 Student Art Show 7:00 p.m. Weston Commons
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2 Graduation 7:00 p.m. UP Chiles Center
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Twenty-First Annual Presidents’ Dinner and Auction
19 Spring Concert 7:00 p.m. PAC
UNDER THE BIG TOP
5:00 p.m. Oregon Convention Center
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Easter Liturgy 9:30 a.m. East Gym
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End of the Year Liturgy 9:30 a.m. East Gym
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Memorial Day Holiday No School
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Senior Awards Assembly 9:30 a.m. East Gym
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Scholarship Ceremony 6:30 p.m. East Gym
15 Freshman Sneak Peek 6:00 p.m. Courtyard
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Independence Day Holiday
August 5
Ram Open Golf Tournament Noon Shotgun Start Heron Lakes Golf Course
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70 Year Reunion Class of 1946 5:00 p.m. Cafeteria
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60 Year Reunion Class of 1956 5:00 p.m. Cafeteria
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50 Year Reunion Class of 1966 5:00 p.m. Cafeteria
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