Corrections
We strive to see to it that the information in all of our publications is accurate, but occasionally an error slips by us. We apologize for the following omissions from our last issue: Gift in Honor of Bryan Tapfer ’00, Caley Tapfer ’03, and Sam Tapfer ’10 James and Sara Tapfer Board of Directors Leonard Vuylsteke, Secretary
Roman Holiday
CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
PRESIDENTS’ DINNER AND AUCTION APRIL 28, 2018
“Who are those guys anyway?” Identify the students above, submit your guess, and the winner will be chosen in a random drawing in January. Contact the Development Office with your guess: alumni@centralcatholichigh.org • 503.230.1056
Mark your calendars for the Twenty-Third Annual Presidents’ Dinner and Auction on April 28, 2018. This year’s auction will be held on campus, celebrating Central Catholic’s 78 years of faith, community, and education. In addition to a silent and live auction, there will also be various raffles, including a Golden Ticket to select the live auction item of your choice! There are many ways you can be a part of Roman Holiday:
• Attend the Auction: You simply can’t go wrong when it comes to
spending an evening with the Central Catholic community. Tickets are $150 per person or $1,500 for a table of 10.
• Auction Sponsor: When the auction is underwritten, all proceeds directly benefit students and their families. There are many levels of sponsorship including $2,500, $5,000, $10,000, and $20,000. Sponsorship packages include recognition in the catalog, on social media, and throughout the night of the auction.
• Catalog Advertisement: Promote your business! Ads range from
business card size to full-page. Even families can purchase full-page ads to show their love and support of Central Catholic.
• Donate Items: We are looking for everything from gift cards to
vacation homes, and Blazers tickets to airline tickets. Ask a restaurant you frequent or a friend who owns a business; most people are willing to donate to a cause they believe in.
• Volunteer: Join a committee, work on mailings, or help set up on
the day of the auction. No matter what you do, you will be working with people just like yourself who are dedicated to making Central Catholic’s Roman Holiday a huge success.
Congratulations to Brian Moran ‘77 for correctly identifying his classmates in this picture which was published in the summer issue of the Central Catholic Magazine. Freshman Cross Country Team (above, left to right): Nils Gonzales, Vince Jarmer, Joe Volz, Gerry Gregg, Dan Malone
Visit centralcatholichigh.org to purchase tickets, a sponsorship package, an ad, or to donate an item.
Questions?
Contact Luciana Fischer ’88, Director of Events: 503.230.1056 ext. 1229 or lfischer@centralcatholichigh.org
Features: On the Cover
Luke Farah ’19 captures a honey bee crawling across a window on the second floor of the Monsignor Murphy Center. This double expose was a Digital Photography II assignment. Learn more about the honey bee hives installed on our campus in this issue.
Volume 24 • Number 4 • Winter 2017 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 3
Leadership Rev. Msgr. Timothy Murphy ’58, President Emeritus Colin McGinty, President John Garrow ’76, Principal Mike Pinder ’77, Director of Development Board of Directors Gina Hill, Chair Elise Brown, Vice-Chair Matt Chapman ’68 Rev. John Dougherty, CSC Bro. William Dygert CSC, Ex-Officio Tim Fleischmann ’79 Harry Hanna ’93 Therese Leineweber Colin McGinty Jonathan McGowan ’92 Molly Paustian ’85 Sarah Petrone ’94 Ellen Ridgeway Char Riley Paul Scarlett Jo Willhite, Ex-Officio Bill Winter ’58 Publisher/Layout and Design Jolyn Winczewski Director of Scholarships and Publications Contributing Writer Christina Kempster ’09
Joe Weston ’56: Doing Extraordinary Things Page 6
Student Spotlight Page 8
Editing Team Luciana Fischer ’88 Cindy Hart Christina Kempster ’09 Elaine Payne Contributing Photographers Chicago Marathon Luke Farah ’19 Xitlalic Guzman ’19 Kayla Hambley Christina Kempster ’09 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.
Alumni Updates Page 10
Central Catholic Mission Statement
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.
Alumni Profile: Bill George ’66 Page 12
Message from the President Greetings! It is hard to believe my first semester at Central Catholic is nearly over. It has been a busy time that has been both enlightening and exciting. It has been such a pleasure getting to know the faculty, students, alumni, parents, and so many other supporters who make up the Central Catholic community. The universal level of commitment is overwhelming and the passion and desire for Central Catholic to be its absolute best is inspiring. I have spent much of my time listening and learning. I appreciate everyone who has shared their insights and perspectives on how Central Catholic has influenced and impacted their lives. Recently, I had the chance to speak with a number of prospective students and parents at our Open House and relayed some of my sentiments as to why they should consider coming to Central Catholic. When I was asked what makes Central Catholic stand apart, what makes it special, I shared that I believe the school is very intentional in its support of our students. It is a support that does not ask them to change in order to fit into something or someone they are not. It is a support that encourages and seeks to help each student become the best version of themselves possible.
Design by Shaw Sports Turf
Harrington Field Facelift
Harrington Field is getting a new look this winter. Renovations started in mid-November as crews ripped up all the existing turf. A streak of dry days in December has the project moving right along. Water and drainage tests were performed, the foundation rocks were inspected, gravel was added, the ground was leveled, and rolls of new turf are being laid. Thanks to a generous donation from Brennan Scarlett ’11, a cardinal and gold CC will be added to center field. We are looking forward to seeing the final product in January (weather-permitting)!
I see this support every day in the interactions our students have with our faculty and staff and also the interactions they have with one another. I am reminded of this quote from the legendary runner Steve Prefontaine: “To give anything less than your best, is to sacrifice the gift.” I believe that is what Central Catholic does so well, it helps unlock the human potential and develops the exceptional skills and talents of our students. It is this potential that gives me so much optimism and hope for our community. While we undoubtedly face issues and challenges, what I witness daily gives me confidence that we are developing the type of future leaders our community will need. I look forward to continuing to meet and hear from more of the Central Catholic family. I am grateful to those who have offered their support. It is a special school and has a very bright future. Sincerely,
Colin McGinty President
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December 1 - January 12
You can participate in this fundraiser even if you don’t know a current student, or don’t live in the area. Simply go to centralcatholichigh.org and make a donation to the students 4 students fundraiser online. In the field that asks what student you are sponsoring, enter “Central Catholic Magazine” and we’ll know you read it here and you want to help a student reach their goal of $150. For more information contact Luciana Fischer ‘88: 503.230.1056 ext. 1229 or lfischer@centralcatholichigh.org
We were pleased to welcome Archbishop Sample to campus at our opening liturgy of the school year, The Mass of the Holy Spirit.
Campus Highlights
A little rain couldn’t dampen our spirits during the Walk for Joy! We joined our friends from four area Catholic high schools to support Children’s Cancer Association.
Our oldest living alum, Dick Scherzinger ‘42, stopped in to check on his old stomping grounds.
We started a new tradition with the Class of 2018: a fun and reflective choose-your-own-adventure Fall Senior Retreat.
Silas Starr ’20 and his grandma, Janet, enjoyed breakfast at Grandparents Day.
200 grade school students packed the Performing Arts Center for a special performance of our fall drama production, The Diary of Anne Frank.
Students celebrated Mr. Stuckart’s favorite day of the year, Constitution Day, by dressing in red, white, and blue.
Members of the class of 2021 stopped by Msgr. Murphy’s office for a blessing and a signature for their Freshman Scavenger Hunt.
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Welcome New Board Members Name: Matt Chapman ‘68 Occupation: Retired, Executive Organization: Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) Description: A not-for-profit organization based in Portland that provides academic assessments for 10 million students in K-12 throughout the United States and in 140 countries, along with professional learning for hundreds of thousands of teachers Professional background: Practiced law for 13 years, ran CFI ProServices (a publicly traded software company serving the banking industry) for 13 years, and ran NWEA for 11 years Education: Central Catholic High School ‘68; B.A., University of Portland (UP) ‘71; J.D., University of Oregon School of Law ‘74 Spouse: Lillian Children: Ricky ’05 and Patrick ’09 Residence: Portland, Oregon Central Catholic connection: Graduated in 1968. Older brothers Mike ‘64 and John ‘66 are also graduates, as are my sons Ricky and Patrick What would you like to see as a legacy of your service to Central Catholic? Helping Central Catholic continue to provide outstanding education that is based in the Christian faith and Catholic principles of social justice and service to students from diverse backgrounds Yardstick of success: Success of graduates in college and career, involvement of students in service, diversity, and positive atmosphere of the school, and growth of endowment to support scholarships Mentors: My dad, James; Professor Jane Record at UP who challenged me to aim for excellence; Dr. Mike McCoy ’57, math professor at UP and Central Catholic grad who inspired me with the challenges of math and computers and who remains a friend and mentor Word that best describes you: Relational Like best about Board of Directors’ work: Working with intelligent, hardworking supporters of a fine college prep institution Person you are most interested in meeting: Pope Francis Pet peeves: Long meetings that don’t result in positive action Greatest passion (besides Central Catholic): Figuring out how to make a positive difference First choice for a new career: Grandfather, recently achieved with the birth of PJ (Peter Joseph) Chapman, Central Catholic class of 2035 Favorite quote: “What we’ve got here is failure to communicate.” - The Captain from Cool Hand Luke Most influential book: The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien Favorite cause: Catholic social justice, especially for kids Favorite movie: The Godfather and Godfather: Part II Favorite musician: Paul McCartney Most treasured possession: Beach house Favorite vacation destination: Manzanita, Oregon Favorite restaurant: Casa Colima Favorite way to spend time: Walking on the beach with my wife, Lillian 4 | Central Catholic Magazine
Name: Harry M. Hanna, Jr. ‘93 Occupation: Real Estate Developer Organization: Sentaur Inc. Description: Specializing in residential new home construction, land development, commercial new construction, and commercial tenant improvements Professional background: General contractor since 1998 Education: Central Catholic High School ‘93, University of Portland ‘97 Finance and Marketing Spouse: Julie Children: Harry ’20, Rachelle, Michael, and Luke Residence: Oak Grove, Oregon Central Catholic connection: Graduated in 1993. Father, Harry Hanna, Sr. ‘54 is also a graduate, and son, Harry, is a current sophomore What would you like to see as a legacy of your service to Central Catholic? I would like to see a new sports complex constructed allowing all of our Central Catholic athletes to play together on a Central Catholic home field. I would also like to see our endowment continue to grow and assist current and future Central Catholic students. Yardstick of success: Maintaining the quality of education, athletics, and service to others that is a hallmark of a Central Catholic graduate while continuing to improve our facilities and educational offerings Mentors: My parents, Harry and Patsy Word that best describes you: Consistent Like best about Board of Directors’ work: Having a direct influence on the things that help educate our students Like least about Board of Directors’ work: Occasionally being limited by a budget Most important lesson you’ve learned serving on the Board of Directors: The number of amazing and committed teachers and staff at Central Catholic Person you are most interested in meeting: Thomas Jefferson Greatest passion (besides Central Catholic): Coaching my four children First choice for a new career: Orthopedic surgeon Favorite quote: “Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.” - Benjamin Franklin Most influential book: The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch Favorite website: Disneyland.com Favorite cause: St. Jude Favorite movie: Lonesome Dove Favorite musician: Eric Church, George Strait Most treasured possession: Family photographs Favorite vacation destination: Bora Bora Favorite restaurant: Portland City Grill Favorite way to spend time: With my wife Julie and our four kids, hunting, fishing, coaching, and traveling
Name: Molly Paustian ‘85 Occupation: Real Estate Agent Organization: Windermere Realty Trust Description: Windermere Realty Trust is the largest real estate agency in Multnomah County Professional background: C&M Restoration, LLC, Partner 2000-2012 Education: Central Catholic ’85; University of Oregon ‘89
Name: Bill Winter ‘58 Occupation: Retired, Healthcare Executive Organization: Silverton Health Description: Community hospital, primary and specialty care, physician services, wellness center, and community outreach Professional background: 45 years as a healthcare leader Education: Central Catholic High School ‘58,
Spouse: Jeff Children: Abby, Emma, William ’15, Duke ’18 Residence: Sauvie Island, Oregon Central Catholic connection: Graduated in 1985. Sons, William and Duke, two sisters, and three nephews are also graduates What would you like to see as a legacy of your service to Central Catholic? First and foremost, I would like to continue to support the administration, teachers, and parents who together “commit to educating students from diverse backgrounds in a Catholic community…” I believe that this commitment to diversity is what sets Central Catholic apart from so many other schools. I hope to work with the other Board Members to ensure that the school will remain an educational option for all students. Yardstick of success: That Central Catholic remains an educational option to all students Mentors: So many. My parents, Ray and Ruth Van Beek, husband, children, sisters, and countless friends, teachers, and people that I have worked with. I find inspiration and guidance in people who take action to make the world a better place Word that best describes you: Grateful Like best about Board of Directors’ work: Collaborating with other Board members toward the shared goal to ensure that Central Catholic continues to be the best high school in the city Pet peeves: The word “No” Greatest passion (besides Central Catholic): My family First choice for a new career: Restaurant reviewer in Portland Favorite quote: “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget the way you made them feel.” - Maya Angelou Favorite cause: Of course Central Catholic! I also have a deep respect and love for Children’s Cancer Association Favorite movie: Forrest Gump Favorite musician: Pearl Jam. My husband, Jeff, and I have traveled all over to see them play Most treasured possession: My family pictures Favorite vacation destination: Cannon Beach Favorite restaurant: Chez Paustian’s Kitchen on Sauvie Island, literally farm to table! Favorite way to spend time: Hiking, biking, paddle boarding, running, especially with family and friends. I love to have a challenge in front of me. We have completed the Tour de Mont Blanc, Timberline Trail, and recently, we hiked the entire Wildwood Trail. Central Catholic memories: I graduated in the third class of girls at Central Catholic. This was a fun time to be a female at the school as you were actively recruited to start new teams, clubs, or activities. It was not unusual to come in seventh in a race or event and still break a school record.
University of Portland ‘62 Spouse: Carolyn Children: Thomas, Mary, Fred ’82, and Billy Residence: SW Portland, Oregon Central Catholic connection: Graduated in 1958, son and grandchildren are also graduates What would you like to see as a legacy of your service to Central Catholic? He helped where help was needed. We perpetuated the mission, the goals, and stability of Catholic education. Yardstick of success: Victory, good results Mentors: Fr. Leland DeJardin, Fr. Joseph Neuville, futurist Leland Kaiser, my fellow healthcare colleagues, and the humility and dedication of Monsignor Murphy Word that best describes you: Aware (try to be), grumpy (wife says) Like best about Board of Directors’ work: You get to see the organization from a different vantage point Like least about Board of Directors’ work: Inability to see quick results Most important lesson learned serving on the Board of Directors: Kids first and the value of diversity Pet peeves: Lack of attention to detail Greatest passion (besides Central Catholic): Time with friends and family First choice for a new career: Healthcare was so fulfilling, I couldn’t ask for more. Favorite quotes: 1. “There is no substitute for excellence, not even success.” - Thomas Boswell 2. “If it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing well.” - Phillip Stanhope Most influential books: Patton: The Man Behind the Legend by Martin Blumenson, War as I Know It by George S. Patton, Shoe Dog by Phil Knight, Rule of St. Benedict Favorite cause: Catholic education and healthcare Favorite musician: Frank Sinatra Most treasured possession: Family and friends Favorite vacation destination: Italy and Hawaii Favorite restaurant: Restaurante Roma (when open) Favorite way to spend time: Family, golf, travel, and stormy days at the beach
Thank you to our outgoing Board Member: Leonard Vuylsteke. In the next issue of the Central Catholic Magazine we will profile new Board of Director members Sarah Petrone ’94 and Paul Scarlett. Winter 2017 | 5
An Ordinary Man Doing Extraordinary Things Joseph E. Weston ’56 is a familiar name, but an elusive figure. His name might ring a bell because it is the name that greets all who enter the Monsignor Tim Murphy Center on the ground floor in the Weston Commons. You’ve also seen the name accompany the Annual Appeal Challenge Match that is presented each year to our Ramily. Some of you may know him as a classmate, others as a friend. But for those who don’t know the old-school Portlander, the man in the infamous red, white, and blue tie, we did a little research and sat down to talk with the no-nonsense real estate developer and local philanthropist. Weston was recently recognized with an Elizabeth Ann Seton Award by the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) for his unwavering support of Catholic education.
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Weston is probably best known in Portland as a real estate magnate. He is the sole proprietor of Weston Investment Company, LLC, which owns American Property Management. He is one of the city’s most successful real estate investors with a portfolio that has included apartments, office space, industrial parks, and self-storage centers. Over the years, Weston has remained rooted in his Catholic faith and the communities that shaped his early years. It is those communities that he now wants to help not only to survive but to thrive. Joe, his twin brother John ’56, and his older brother Jim ’54 attended All Saints School in northeast Portland and continued their education here at Central Catholic. Joe’s list of accomplishments in high school are few, under his senior year photo in The Scepter is his address, his grade school, and a single recognition for achieving Second Honors as a sophomore.
About his time in high school, Weston said, “I only got one award at Central and I went there for the four years. […] But I was very persistent, I just kept plugging. I never missed a day and I was never tardy and they recognized me for that. But they didn’t recognize me for grades, believe me.” While he bluntly acknowledges that he was never very studious, Weston is sharp and quite a story-teller. As the story goes, Weston purchased his first property while he was still in high school. “I wasn’t 18 because my mother had to sign. I bought it on contract.” He rattles off the address of the duplex, which he still owns some 60 years later, proudly proclaiming that it’s paid for. What got Weston interested in real estate? Well, it was a monthly routine he observed as a soda jerk at Glisan Street Pharmacy as a young teen. He watched as people came in to pay their rent to his boss. “[…] They’d dump the money
out of their pay envelope, and then have to dig in their billfold and pay more, and they could stay (another) 30 days. And I said, ‘this is quite a deal.’” His boss at the pharmacy encouraged Weston to attend college. Weston went down to Corvallis to take classes at Oregon State School of Pharmacy. However, he was not impressed to find a teaching assistant had taken over the class while the professor was on sabbatical. “So I dropped out. This ain’t for me. I came back (to Portland) and I decided I’d start a real estate school. […] If I could keep a page ahead (of the students), I’d be okay.” The real estate school was located “just around the corner” from his family’s home. “My mother would come over during the day classes and she’d help serve coffee at 10:30 in the morning, which I was very appreciative of.” In 1965, Weston decided to get into the building business. He came up with a rule though: “I wouldn’t build anything more than three miles from my building.” The logic being, any time one of his building projects had an issue, he could get there quickly to resolve it. Weston was still teaching classes at the time, so he said he would often spring a surprise quiz on students so he could slip out. And as Weston puts it, he “just worked and worked and worked.” He got married and started a family. When he and his wife adopted their first child in 1975, he decided to sell the real estate school. His children, Jeffrey and Tiffany, are both Central Catholic grads, in 1994 and 1996, respectively. “The reason why I wanted them to go to Central is because Central represents the real world. You’ve got the rich and the poor, all different nationalities, this is what you are going to find out when you graduate and get out there.” Weston established the OCF Joseph E. Weston Public Foundation through The Oregon Community Foundation in 1990, which kick-started his charitable giving to schools and organizations
all around the Portland Archdiocese via tuition assistance, endowment gifts, and matching grants. “I realized that I wanted to pass my wealth on to the less fortunate in the community.” It is in this passing-on of his wealth that he has stood out. Archbishop Alexander Sample and Bishop Peter Smith nominated Weston for the NCEA Elizabeth Ann Seton Award. The award is presented annually to exemplary individuals whose support and service impacts Catholic education and the well-being of the nation’s youth. “Mr. Joe Weston is an ordinary man of his time who has done extraordinary things in Catholic education,” said NCEA President Thomas W. Burford, D.Min at a ceremony in Washington D.C. honoring this year’s recipients of the award. Speaking about Mr. Weston, the Archbishop said, “Here is a man who came through the Catholic school system here in the Archdiocese of Portland, knows the value of a Catholic education, and wants to make sure everyone who comes after him gets that same opportunity. I am proud, and so are many schools and their students, to call Joe a friend and partner in ensuring quality Catholic education for the generations to come.”
or high school students I say, ‘What I’m about to say to you will mean nothing to you until you’re married and have a family, but I hope you will be willing to sacrifice, so that you can give your children a Catholic education.” Weston believes that it is essential for Catholic grade schools and high schools to build their endowment funds. Without growing their endowments, he warns there may be trouble ahead. “If things keep going the way they are now, the private schools won’t be in existence. People can’t afford to send the children to private schools.” He hopes Catholic education won’t become just for the elite. That is why he is advising others to remember their grade school and high schools in their wills, or to set up a fund or scholarship to help make Catholic education attainable for others. In closing, we asked Mr. Weston what advice he would give to a graduating senior. He said, “Going to college is very, very important. Pick a good college and get a degree that means something. And buy low, sell high. You’ll be okay.” Upper left photo (left to right): Most Reverend George V. Murry, S.J.; Joe Weston ‘56; Thomas W. Burford, D.Min.; Angela Dinger; Archbishop Alexander Sample; Bishop Peter Smith
When it comes to giving, Weston believes in a three-pronged method. When accepting the Seton Award, he said, “Philanthropy is like a three-legged stool and all three legs must be equal and balanced for it to be profitable and for it to be successful. The first leg is that of the individual that is willing to share his assets and his funds to help. The second leg of the stool is that of people who give of their talent and time pro bono, for nothing or reduced cost. […] The third leg of the stool is volunteerism.” The rising costs of Catholic education concern Weston. “The cost for parents to send their children to Catholic school is high. They have to decide what they are going to do, what they are going to give up. The new car, the vacation, to send the children to receive Catholic education. When I talk to eighth graders Winter 2017 | 7
Student Spotlight We did not know much about the competition, so Megan filled us in. “At the State Fair, I competed in a livestock show. That then breaks down into sheep and goats. In those categories, I competed in showmanship, market, and breeding. Showmanship is about how well you and your animal work together and how well you can show that animal off to the best of your abilities. Market is judging the market animals on how well they are built and how their carcass will look when they are hanging. Breeding is about how well the female can support babies and produce her qualities into future animals.”
Marty Hill ’18
It was a busy fall for senior Marty Hill; he performed on stage in Central Catholic’s production of The Diary of Anne Frank, entered a nationwide photo competition and was selected for an exhibit in New York, and managed to find time for weekend curling practice. Marty tells us he began curling in the eighth grade after watching games on TV during the Winter Olympics. He curls at the Evergreen Curling Club in Beaverton. “I love the strategy of the game. The ice acts differently every game. It’s either fast, slow, curls too much, or not enough, and teams have to work together really well to land shots where they need them.” Marty says he has Junior curling practice every Saturday from October to May. He is preparing to be the Skip (captain) of a team that will compete in the U18 Junior National Championships in Minnesota in February. He and his three other teammates from San Francisco will all come together to represent the Mountain Pacific region.
Megan was named Champion Senior Goat Showman, Reserve Champion Senior Sheep Showman, and Reserve Master Showman. She explains that “Master Showman” is a competition you can only enter by winning your area of animal, after which you go on to show all nine species of animals at the state fair for scores. She also came home Future Farmers of America (FAA) High Point Goat Owner and her goat was awarded Reserve Grand Champion FFA Overall Doe. Megan is a member of FFA and 4-H. After high school, she wants to attend Texas A&M and major in agricultural business and minor in photography. She plans to combine her two passions in a career, “I want to work with large livestock companies by taking photos of their livestock.”
Marty was also one of three Central Catholic students selected by a nationwide photo competition. The photos Marty submitted were from a road trip he took last summer. Both photos selected for the exhibit were taken in Oklahoma. He says his interest in photography was sparked by his granddad, who was an avid amateur photographer. “I like seeing the world through a camera lens.” After graduating from Central Catholic, Marty wants to study mechanical engineering. “I hope to work in the biomedical field and create prosthetics or medical devices so I can help people that need them.” He says he also wants to continue curling in college, if the school has a team.
Wilson Glass ‘20
Wilson Glass is making a name for himself in the rowing world. The sophomore was invited to represent the northwest region as a coxswain in an exhibition event at the World Rowing Championships in Sarasota, Florida. A coxswain is the member of the team who sits in the stern and is responsible for steering the boat and coordinating the power and rhythm of the rowers. As a 15-year-old participating in a U18 event, he was the youngest coxswain invited across all the regions. Wilson joined Rose City Rowing Club’s Learn to Row program in the seventh grade, became a member of the novice program in the eighth grade, and made the varsity team as a freshman. Wilson says it’s a goal of his to row in college, but right now his biggest focus is making the U19 Junior National Team. This spring, he will be applying for Selection Camp, a month-long camp at the Olympic Training Center where the top junior rowers and coxswains in the country are selected. Good luck, Wilson!
Megan Walton ’19
At Central Catholic, we have a champion livestock showman in our midst! Megan Walton came home with some serious hardware from the Oregon State Fair over the summer. 8 | Central Catholic Magazine
Elise Deschaine ’21
One of our new students had a unique opportunity this fall to be the standard bearer for Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) star Lexi Thompson (above left) at the Cambia Portland Classic. On the first day of the tournament, Elise Deschaine held the pro’s banner. Thompson also just so happens to be Elise’s favorite LPGA golfer. Elise has been a volunteer at the event for four years and says it has become a tradition to participate.
Wheat • Marty Hill ‘18
The fifteen-year-old says she started working on her golf game five years ago. “One night, my dad brought me to the golfing range, and once I saw that he was better than me, I always had an urge to beat him and improve in my game.” She started taking classes through The Children’s Course in Milwaukie and is now a member of the Oregon Junior Golf Club. Most recently, Elise competed in a regional Drive, Chip and Putt competition at the historic Olympic Club in San Francisco where she secured the top spot in her age group. She will be heading to the national competition in Augusta, Georgia next April. She says she’s excited to enter the gates of Augusta National Golf Club and drive down Magnolia Lane. “I’m looking forward to meeting new people from around the country and getting to putt on the 18th green.”
Marty Hill ‘18
Jake Nelson ‘18
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Nic Prentiss ‘18
Student Artwork on Display in New York
Three Central Catholic students had pieces selected for the School of Visual Arts (SVA) high school exhibition entitled 2017 AMERICA: Photography from American High Schools. Seniors Marty Hill, Jake Nelson, and Nic Prentiss all had photos chosen to be on display at the SVA Gramercy Gallery in New York from November 18 to December 2.
A Bit Sour • Jake Nelson ‘18
The exhibit aims to give a voice to the newest members of the visual arts community, The 2017 AMERICA exhibit showcases a wide range of perspectives and talent, featuring the work of students from 30 states and drawn from over 2,000 submitted works. Of the exhibition, VICE Magazine wrote, “The broad narrative of the exhibition is both angry and optimistic, capturing the spirit of our tumultuous times in a dazzling display of young voices.” Congratulations to our student artists! Untitled • Nic Prentiss ‘18 Winter 2017 | 9
Alumni Updates Marriages Dave Penwell ’97 and Christine Paiement
July 15, 2017 St. Rose of Lima • Portland, Oregon Matt Vancil ’00 and Angela Wright
July 1, 2017 Youngberg Hill Vineyard • McMinnville, Oregon Mia DeVincenzi ’03 and Alex Beam
August 4, 2017 Skibowl • Government Camp, Oregon
The Class of 1950 met for their yearly luncheon at Widmer Brewing in October. If you’re interested in attending next year’s gathering, contact George Galati ‘50 or Dick Safranski ‘50 for more information.
Kyle Holmes ’06 and Nuria Claudio-Mariages
June 24, 2017 The Madeleine Church • Portland, Oregon
Lara (Mack) Tennant ’84 was co-medalist of the 2017 U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur Championship at Waverly Country Club in September and was recognized as the Pacific Northwest Golf Association (PNGA) Senior Women’s Player of the Year.
Peter Brown ’08 and Margo Kolpin
September 2, 2017 Seattle, Washington
James Griswold ’08 and Kelsey Wolfe ‘09
July 22, 2017 The Town Club • Portland, Oregon
Ben Yett ’75 was ordained a deacon in Beaumont, Texas on August 12, 2017. Stephen Bramucci ’97 turned his love of adventures into a new children’s book. The Danger Gang and the Pirates of Borneo was published in August.
Arianna Nassib ’08 and Rafik Fouad
July 29, 2017 St. Mary’s Cathedral • Portland, Oregon Marcos Montas ’09 and Maggie Zandoli
July 30, 2017 The Madeleine Church • Portland, Oregon Caitlin Nolan ’09 and Chris Powers
December 9, 2017 Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Megan Wallo ’09 and Eric Renander
September 2, 2017 Youngberg Hill Vineyard • McMinnville, Oregon
Frank Guidarelli ’77 retired from CenturyLink (formerly Pacific Northwest Bell) after 38 years. He lives in Portland with his wife, Sue, and is the father of Grant ’06 and Erin ’09. Paula (Vingelen) Sullivan ‘98 and husband Joe welcomed a daughter, Margaret Jane, on May 10, 2017. She joins brother Timothy (4).
Jocelyn Harmon ’10 and Levi Bellanger
July 29, 2017 Aurora Colony Winery • Aurora, Oregon Joe Marziello ’10 and Ally Bodemann
November 12, 2017 Bella Collina Golf Club • Montverde, Florida Mike Laskowski ’11 and Rylie Schlottmann ‘11
July 29, 2017 Hoffman Farms Store • Beaverton, Oregon Killian Farrell ’12 and Alicia Mendoza
August 12, 2017 Holy Redeemer Church • Portland, Oregon
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Joseph Gartin ’80 was appointed Chief Learning Officer of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in November 2017. He says, “I will be leading and managing the CIA’s training programs to prepare the workforce for the challenges of an increasingly complex world.”
Sarah (Hagerty) Pettey ’99 and husband Daniel welcomed a son, Michael Emerson, on March 15, 2017. He joins big brother Jonathon (3).
In Memory James Francis Toomey ’43 June 26, 2017 Paul Vincent Riedl ’44 April 11, 2017 Stephen Aloysius Spitulski ’46 October 21, 2017 Michelle (Harrison) Hansen ’02 and husband Jeff welcomed a daughter, Kennedy Rae, on July 6, 2017. She joins brother Jeffrey (3).
Amanda Jacobs ’06 was recognized as the 2017 PNGA Women’s Mid-Amateur Player of the Year.
Daniel Patrick Foster ’47 December 2016 Harry Louis Schibel ’47 June 15, 2017 William John Brady ’49 May 10, 2017 Rev. Edward Dominic Altstock ‘50 December 2, 2017 Timothy Donovan Dinneen ‘51 October 8, 2017
Chelsea Corrado Coussens ’04 and wife Meg welcomed a son, McQuarry (Mac) Christopher, on August 19, 2017.
Cool to see members of our Ramily doing big things! Dani Klupenger ’09 is a sideline reporter for the Los Angeles Rams and Brennan Scarlett ’11 plays for the Houston Texans. The two connected before an NFL game in Los Angeles.
William Calvin Highfield ’54 October 18, 2015 Dennis Jay Ogden ‘55 August 13, 2017 Frank Paul Hofstetter ’57 February 15, 2017 Robert Patrick Linkey ’57 January 12, 2016 Michael John Klein ’58 November 25, 2017 Richard “Lee” Matteo ’58 August 3, 2017
Danielle De Marco Smith ’04 and husband Khaatim Smith welcomed a daughter, Lucca De Marco Smith, on September 13, 2017.
Britney Bell ’10 wrote to tell us that she graduated from Concordia University-Portland with a Bachelors in Accounting and has accepted a job with the Department of Defense, Defense Finance and Accounting Service-Columbus. She received the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) Financial Management Award.
James Robert Woldrich ’58 September 21, 2017 John Paul Wollenburg ‘58 May 23, 2015 Alfred Peter Baracco ’59 June 15, 2017 Fred Albert Kahut ’59 October 31, 2017 William Douglas “Biff” Hadley ’60 May 6, 2014 Peter John Richard ’64 October 21, 2017
Congratulations to Galen Rupp ’04 on his victory at the Chicago Marathon, finishing in 2:09:20 and becoming the first American to win the race in 15 years! (Photo courtesy of Chicago Marathon)
Patrick Nelson McGraw ’66 August 27, 2017 Zalena (Puentes-Davis) Carr ‘11 and husband David Carr ‘11 welcomed a daughter, Aliyah Marielena, on October 10, 2017. She joins big brother Michael (5).
George William Pluchos ’71 August 21, 2013 Patrick Joseph McGowan ’73 January 6, 2017 Victor John Joliffe ’83 October 3, 2017
Ricky Chapman ‘05 and wife Emilee welcomed a son, Peter Joseph (PJ), on April 26, 2017.
Sherrie Lynn (Soumie) Burge ‘86 September 20, 2017 Winter 2017 | 11
Alumni Profile: Bill George ’66 dad brought me into school, I sat down with Fr. Neuville, and he listened to my story. My big fear was, ‘I’m going to be in trouble because I just walked out of school.’ He just listened to me, said some comforting words, told me it was going to be okay, patted me on the back, sent me back to class, and that was the end of it. No discipline involved. He realized what he had in front of him. In my experiences as a teacher and administrator, I always thought of that. You’ve got to look a little deeper than a kid who walked out of school and then deal with it. That stuck with me. After that, I never had those feelings again. I had a wonderful experience. Blessed by all the people who worked here, all the friends I made here, and I kept on going. I ended up making Catholic education my life’s work. Bill ’66 and Pat George at Arch Cape with pup, Charlie.
Bill George ‘66 has dedicated his life’s work to Catholic schools. He spent 35 years at La Salle Catholic College Preparatory School as a coach, teacher, and administrator. He retired in 2012 and is now busy with nine grandchildren and nine apartment units which he oversees. We sat down with Bill in the Development Office, which used to be the library until 2004. We asked him about his Central Catholic story and why he chooses to support the school now. This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity. Bill: I think this was the library. I was just telling someone the other day about my senior year, a bunch of kids got together and offered a guy a bunch of money if in the middle of typing class, which they held in the library at the time, (he) would just get up and throw his typewriter out the window [said with a laugh]. So this kid got up, chucked his typewriter out into Stark Street. The teacher went apoplectic and (the kid) got his 50 bucks. That’s what happens when you have a thousand boys in a school. Why did you choose to attend Central Catholic? We were cradle Catholics. All of us went to St. Ignatius. We didn’t have a discussion. We went to Catholic grade school and then we all went to a Catholic high school. Three went to Central, one went to Holy Child, which is no longer here, and one went to St. Mary’s. The choice was: what Catholic high school would you like to go to? So, Central was doable for us transportation-wise, and for a lot of Catholics back then, cost-wise, because of the good sisters and priests who were here, costs were down. Lower class, middle class, and upper class could all go (to Central Catholic). It wasn’t a matter of affording it. My dad and mom delivered papers and phone books. They did all kinds of stuff extra just so all five of us could go to the Catholic schools we wanted to go to. My father was a longshoreman and my mom was a stay-at-home mom. But, they managed to make it work with food on the table and a home to sleep in. Tell us about a lesson or memory that has stuck with you throughout the years... I was kind of a bigger fish in a smaller pond at St. Ignatius. So when I came to Central Catholic, I quickly became a little fish in a big, big pond. I had some transition problems. One day in October, it was right around World Series time, after the second period of the day, I just walked out and walked home to 34th and Holgate. I walked into the house and my mother looks at me, ‘What are you doing here?’ and I just started bawling. I started telling her, it was too hard, I didn’t like it, whatever it was. She said, ‘Go to your room. Take a nap.’ So the next morning, my 12 | Central Catholic Magazine
Why did you decide to become a teacher? Many people trying to figure out what they want to do with their lives will gravitate toward what they liked and what interested them. I kind of liked school and I also liked athletics. That’s what I did here. I was one of those people who tried out for basketball three years, got cut three years. I was a slow learner. But, I wound up playing baseball for four years at Central and was lucky enough to play at the University of Portland for four years. I liked the classroom. When I got out of college, I was a history major, well what do you do with a history major? Sales or teaching. I did sales in a couple of different jobs for about a year, quickly learned that I didn’t want to take people I didn’t like to lunch. That’s sales for you. So I went back and got my teaching credential. Then while I was doing that, trying to find a job, I couldn’t find one, so I had to go back into sales again. I was driving around selling Valvoline Oil. As I was driving around to my accounts, which was most of Western Oregon, I would be dropping off my resume at all the high schools. One of the schools I dropped it off at was Regis High School […] turned out Father Malcolm McLean, he was my Spanish II teacher here, was looking through the pile of applications and recognized mine and called me up. I was roofing my father-in-law’s house on that day. He called me up and said, ‘Would you like to come down and interview for a job?’ and I said, ‘I’m your man.’ Went down, got it, and stayed in education all these years. I was able to teach social studies and English, things that I had interest in. I wasn’t a great writer but I loved literature. Watergate happened, came on the scene right when I started to teach U.S. Government. So, I had a lesson plan every morning. Did that for three years, coached three sports, and then the job opened up at La Salle. I came up here and kept at it. I enjoy people, I enjoy kids, it just seemed to fit, one thing led to another. If you would have told me when I started, that I’d wind up being a principal of a high school, I’d say, ‘You’re smokin’ the wrong stuff.’ One step leads to another, I was open when people tapped me on the shoulder and said, ‘Ever think about doing this?’ I said, ‘Not really, but if you think it could be something that I could do, I’ll give it a whirl.’ Out of that I ended up spending my life at it, thankfully. Why do you give? As you get older, you get more reflective. And as you get older, you’re not only more willing but more capable to give more. I told my wife, when I got near my 50th (reunion), ‘I think I’m going to start giving to Central Catholic.’ So we started doing it, and I should have started sooner. But, the reason was the wonderful experience I had. I just had a charmed, blessed life. I’ve got to be thanking Central Catholic for that. And then, (Msgr.) Tim Murphy. He’s just a pillar of the place. There’s people like that in all the schools. The John Shepard’s, the Tim Murphy’s. He’s something, he is.
The Buzz Around Central Catholic
Last spring, thousands of newcomers joined our campus. Thanks to a Central Catholic Parent Association Grant and the passion and knowledge of one of our teachers, two hives of honey bees were installed on the roof of the school. With the start of a new school year, budding beekeepers and their fearless leader, ceramics teacher Jared Jaffe, are combining the natural sciences, chemistry, design, and technology in the Bee Club. The group gathered for their first meeting in late September to extract honey. Jaffe explained the harvesting process to a group of about two dozen students and then they each took turns scraping the comb caps loose and watching honey ooze out. Later in October, students gathered on the second floor of the Monsignor Murphy Center to watch through the windows as Jaffe and two students inspected the hives. “When I first thought of the project, I thought it would generate some interest,” Jaffe said. “What I didn’t really expect was that the hives would be right in front of the windows and everything that happens, whether good or bad, would be there to see for the entire school.” One thing students started to notice: more and more dead bees. Jaffe said he was getting so many questions about it that he did some investigating and learned that one of the hives collapsed. “It’s sad to actually see it happen. Sometimes the reasons are beyond my control, and sometimes they are directly from actions that I can do as a beekeeper. What I think happened was a combination a bunch of different things,” Jaffe said. He believes that the hive was opened too late in the season and that the bees didn’t have enough time to seal the hive. He also says the hive’s queen bee died late in the season. But, all of this has been a learning experience. And come spring time, if the remaining hive survives winter, the Bee Club will split it so that they have two hives again. While the club waits for spring, they have been getting creative with the honey and wax produced from the hives by mixing up soaps. They have been testing different recipes with wax, honey, olive oil, coconut oil, essential oils for fragrance, and even goat milk. The soaps have the CC logo on them, thanks to 3D printing. “I wanted to bring 3D printing into the Art Department as a design element. I was working on a course proposal when I found out that we already have a printer on campus; (Patrick) Mordhorst has one for Robotics. So I took Rammy and the CC logo and that’s what I’m using as the mold for a design on the soaps,” Jaffe said. The soaps were offered for sale at Open House and can also be found in the Ram Store. What’s next for this colony of beekeepers? The season starts in late March when the fruit trees begin to bloom. They will inspect the remaining hive, start preparing the second hive for a new colony, do weekly inspections, and Jaffe will give presentations about how hives grow and on beekeeping techniques. We can’t wait to watch it all unfold from the windows on the second floor!
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Social Justice Liturgy 9:40 a.m., East Gym
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Legacy Society Luncheon 1:00 p.m., Weston Commons
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Ash Wednesday Liturgy 10:35 a.m., East Gym
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Portland Rose Festival Ambassador Speeches 9:40 a.m., East Gym
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