Who are those guys anyway? Alumni Board Update Greetings from the Central Catholic Alumni Board! Summer is here, and it’s finally a great time to gather. We have many things going on this summer and fall, and we would love to have you join us! Whether you sign up as a participant, volunteer, or serve on a committee, your energy and talents are appreciated!
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Reunions for the Classes of 1950, 1951, 1960, 1961, and all Classes of 1940-1949 Thursday, August 5 Ram Open Golf Tournament Friday, August 6 Who are these individuals? Identify the people above, submit your guess, and the winner will be chosen in a random drawing in September.
Reunions for the Classes of 1970, 1971, 1980, and 1981 Saturday, August 7 Oktoberfest Saturday, September 25
Contact Alaina Hill, Manager of Events and Volunteers, with your guess: ahill@centralcatholichigh.org or 503.230.1056 ext.1229.
Women’s Wine Tour Saturday, October 9
Congratulations to Chris Erickson ‘93 who correctly identified the individuals (below) in the winter issue of the Central Catholic Magazine as his classmates, Keylah Boyer and Jacques Bontemps.
Homecoming Tailgater Friday, October 22 Week of Giving and Food Box Drive December 13-18 Contact Sara Wright, Director of Alumni and Parent Engagement at swright@centralcatholichigh.org or 503.230.1056 x1243 or John Leineweber ’99, Alumni Board President at john@503distilling.com for more information. We hope you have a safe and happy summer with your Ramily and all those you love! - The Central Catholic Alumni Board
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s Go Ram Mark your calendars for the second annual Central Catholic Oktoberfest Marketplace. Information about event activities, sponsorship opportunities, and vendor opportunities coming soon. Questions? Contact Sara Wright, Director of Alumni and Parent Engagement at swright@centralcatholichigh.org or 503.230.1056 ext. 1243.
Features: On the Cover
Central Catholic celebrated its 80th Commencement on June 7, 2021 at Hillsboro Stadium. Read about the Class of 2021 and all of their accomplishments on page 13.
Volume 28 • Number 2 • Summer 2021
Your Gifts Matter Page 3
Central Catholic Magazine is a publication of Central Catholic High School 2401 SE Stark Street • Portland, Oregon 97214 503.230.1056 • centralcatholichigh.org Leadership Rev. Msgr. Timothy Murphy ’58, President Emeritus Colin McGinty, President Danyelle Ramsey, Principal Ellie Dir, Vice President of Advancement Board of Directors Bill Winter ’58, Chair Molly Paustian ’85, Vice Chair Harry Hanna ’93, Secretary Matt Chapman ’68 Rev. Jeff Eirvin Tim Fleischmann ’79 Dave Gorretta ’87 Therese Leineweber Colin McGinty Jonathan McGowan ’92 Connie Ozyjowski Sarah Petrone ’94 Jeannie Ray-Timoney Ellen Ridgeway Paul Scarlett Jo Willhite, Ex-Officio
Faculty Profile: Laura Jaeger Page 7
Endowed Scholarship Profile Page 10
Publisher/Layout and Design Jolyn Winczewski Director of Scholarships and Publications Contributing Writers Ellie Dir Colleen Newell Sara Wright
Graduation 2021 Page 12
Editing Team Ellie Dir Cindy Hart Colleen Newell Elaine Payne Contributing Photographers Grad Images Alaina Hill Patti Johnson Jim Nagae Colleen Newell 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. 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.
Restorative Justice Page 18
What’s Up With You? Page 22 Summer 2021|1
MESSAGE FROM THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Patrick Mordhorst
Assistant Principal of Curriculum Design and Instruction I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support of our students and our community. This year has been the most challenging year of my career and I can only imagine how it has stretched each of you in what we do and what we expect. I have been impressed by the love and care our community has shown throughout the year, helping each other as much as possible and still giving back to those in need. As the Assistant Principal of Curriculum Design and Instruction, I am tasked with finding ways to support our faculty and students as they tackle the challenges of academia. This year provided plenty of them; I am so proud of how our teachers faced these challenges head on, adapting to online instruction and then to hybrid learning as most of our students returned to the building. I was impressed by our teachers’ ingenuity, resourcefulness, and resilience throughout the whole year. I could definitely see the Holy Spirit working through them.
Additionally, I was so pleased to see how coming back into the building really lit a spark in the eyes and energy of our students; they were engaged, enthusiastic, and happy. I cannot adequately express how much joy this brought to the building, our teachers, staff, and the community. I am excited for all our students to return to the building in the fall and to feel the full force of their energy once again. Looking forward, we are excited to continue building upon the technologic improvements that this year taught and required us to use. We are also very excited to continue exploring ways in which we can meet our diverse learning needs and challenge our students to become critical thinkers. This work harkens back to my time at the Beacon Academy in the Philippines, when I helped start a brand new high school working within the International Baccalaureate program, challenging science students to explore, create, and thrive. I will always look back on that moment as foundational in my teaching experience, since it showed me many different ways to look at learning, teaching, and of challenging both my students and myself to try new things. Thank you for your continued support,
Patrick Mordhorst Assistant Principal of Curriculum Design and Instruction
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Patrick Mordhorst presents the Seat of Wisdom awards during commencement on June 7, 2021. 2|Central Catholic Magazine
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ADVANCEMENT
Your Gifts Matter Fr. John Domin and the Sanctuary for Sacred Arts
Fr. John Domin, a priest of the Archdiocese of Portland from 1951 until his death in 2017, was a brilliant homilist and the founding pastor of Church of the Resurrection Parish, originally located on the campus of Marylhurst University. He was also a gifted educator, serving as the Fine Arts teacher at Central Catholic from 1952-1963. Brad Killingsworth ’62 remembers Fr. Domin as his favorite teacher, saying, “God gave me eyes, but John Domin taught me how to see.” In addition to his skills as a teacher and a priest, Fr. Domin was also a talented artist, well known as a painter, calligrapher, sculptor, and photographer, working in watercolors, ink, wood, clay, and fabric.
The digital kiosk, which is located in the Weston Commons, displays Fr. Domin’s artwork and serves as an archive of historical materials for Central Catholic.
Beyond the legacy he left at Central Catholic, Fr. Domin served as a leader in the world of sacred art. He was the first Chair of the initial Sacred Art Commission in the United States. As Chair of the Sacred Art Commission for the Portland Archdiocese, he assisted in the design and remodeling of over 100 churches and chapels to conform to the specifications of Vatican II. Several of these churches, including two in Oregon, won national recognition. He was also the founder of the nonprofit, Sanctuary for Sacred Arts (SSA), formed to foster and encourage the promotion, use, development, and preservation of sacred arts. He left a vast body of work, which is now curated by the trustees of SSA and circulated among various Catholic parishes and institutions in the Pacific Northwest. As the recipient of a gift from SSA, Central Catholic has been blessed to collaborate with SSA Executive Director, Patricia Hamilton and trustees, Dan Hecht ’62, Msgr. Charles Lienert ’60, Tricia Hecht Glad ‘91, and retired Central Catholic art teacher, Rick Lorenz, in honoring Fr. Domin. Funds from this gift were used to purchase a digital kiosk where a number of Fr. Domin’s abstract paintings are on display. Not only will the kiosk display Fr. Domin’s art, it will serve as a display platform for student art. It will also become an archive of historical materials for Central Catholic, including digital copies of the Central Catholic yearbook (The Scepter), various editions of Central Catholic’s newspaper (The Rampart), and photos and biographies of members of Central Catholic’s Hall of Fame. In addition to the digital kiosk, which is located in the Joseph E. Weston ‘56 Commons, Central Catholic art students are re-creating some of Fr. Domin’s murals in the cafeteria and SSA will be loaning some of Fr. Domin’s art for display in the halls of Central Catholic.
Artwork by Fr. John Domin
Art teacher Bryan Lafaye describes the impact of this gift on Central Catholic students, “Through Fr. Domin’s use of abstract imagery to portray his boundless creative energy and reflecting upon his deep faith in God, he instills in those of us who look into his artwork an awareness of the introspective qualities necessary to fulfill our own unique and personal spiritual journey. These images are a wonderful addition to our community.” We are grateful to the trustees of Sanctuary for Sacred Art for entrusting Central Catholic with a part of Fr. Domin’s vast artistic and spiritual legacy.
Central Catholic’s Art Club painted murals on columns in the cafeteria. These paintings are based on and inspired by Fr. Domin’s abstract pieces. Summer 2021|3
FAREWELL Dealing with COVID-19 this past year has impacted people in many different ways. For some, it’s made them realize how important family is, and for others, it’s helped them reevaluate their own career and vocation. As we begin emerging from the pandemic, many people are making meaningful changes in their lives based on these new insights. This has been the case for some of our faculty and staff members. We are proud to highlight and honor all those who will be transitioning from their role at Central Catholic and going off to their next journey.
Peggy Kays 26 Years For 26 years, Central Catholic students have been greeted by the warm and friendly smile of Peggy Kays when they walked through the doors of the school library. Peggy has been a part of the school community for nearly three decades, beginning in 1992 when her first son started his freshman year. She started volunteering at Central Catholic in 1995 until the following September, when she was hired to fill an open position as a library aide. Peggy has seen a lot of change throughout her time at Central Catholic. She started working in the old library (where the Advancement and Business Offices are now located), which at that time, in addition to books, had a card catalog containing 3x5 cards, only one computer, one internet connection, and several VHS tapes. The transition into the Corrado Family Library “has been like night and day,” according to Peggy. The library now holds multiple computers, has a digital library catalog, an online reference system, and a plethora of media. While the physical space and resources changed, Peggy’s role remained consistent. She was at the front desk in the library, greeted students, checked out books, helped with references, and processed books. Outside of her regular duties, she was also the moderator for Chess Club. “I don’t play chess,” she laughs, “but students wanted to get together, so I traded off moderating the chess club in the library.”
Paul Griffith 19 Years Ask anyone who has taken a theology class from Paul Griffith, and they will likely describe it as a “life changing experience”...as well as “inspiring,” “impactful,” “formative,” and the list goes on and on. It’s an experience that sticks with alumni and guides their lives for years to come, and one that future students look forward to having. To say the very least, Paul has made an immense and lasting impact on the lives of countless students throughout his 19 years of teaching at Central Catholic. Paul started at Central Catholic in 2002, after moving from Atlanta with his wife, Kamala, as she continued her studies to become a chiropractor. But Paul’s teaching career began over a decade earlier. He has been immersed in Catholic schools and theology his entire life, having attended Catholic schools since kindergarten and taught in several grade and high schools. These experiences have instilled in Paul a love and respect for the Catholic Tradition, and has informed much of his approach as an educator. During his time at Central Catholic, Paul has taught Scripture, Christology, Social Justice, Ecclesiology, and Christian Relationships and he served as Theology Department Chair. He was also a very active member in the Central Catholic community, chaperoning retreats, monitoring clubs, performing in Open Mic Night, doing Music Ministry for Masses, going on service trips, and so much more. And when reflecting on a highlight of his time here, he understandably shares, “It’s really difficult to narrow down my 19 years at Central Catholic to one highlight.” But of those highlights, hearing about the impact his teaching has had on his students is one that sticks out. “Getting messages from alumni from years past relaying how our class still guides, informs, and nurtures them into adulthood captures the essence of teaching for me, and it’s definitely an uplifting ‘highlight’,” Paul expresses. Additionally, “Hearing students say that my class ‘helped save their faith’ is an incredible honor,” he adds.
When reflecting on her career, one highlight for Peggy has been seeing her sons, Kevin ‘96 and Stephen ’99, attend and then graduate from Central Catholic. “It was really fun to see them in their own environment.” She also enjoyed working with colleagues and students, sharing, “I feel like I have a lot of lifelong friends from the people I’ve worked with and the students I occasionally see.” These friendships and the community of the school makes retiring difficult. “Already I miss it,” she says. “There was always something going on, all the activity in the building...I will miss that.”
Paul’s faith and passion for teaching has guided his vocation, and his next journey will lead him across the river to join the Jesuit community teaching religion. This transition is fueled by his love for the Jesuit tradition. “For as long as I can remember, many of my favorite theologians, servant-leaders, and Catholic Social Teaching activists have been/are Jesuit,” Paul shares. This philosophy aligns with his own passion and goals for teaching. “The Jesuit emphasis on academic rigor and faith in action resonates strongly with me,” he explains. “I believe that being a part of the Jesuit community will help foster my continued intellectual and spiritual growth, thus serving me in my ministry as I strive to help foster students’ intellectual and spiritual growth.”
Peggy’s constant kindness, support, and compassion has been a gift to both students and teachers alike throughout her career at Central Catholic. As much as she will miss the community on campus, Peggy is heading off to new and exciting adventures with her family. “I am already booked solid, taking care of my grandchildren,” she shares. Along with a busy schedule with her family, Peggy hopes to travel when it’s safe.
While Paul is excited for his next journey, there is much he will miss about Central Catholic. “I will miss my colleagues terribly. I will miss the generations of students who look forward to taking my classes...I will miss the legacy I’ve spent two decades building...I will miss the relationships,” he says. Above all, he is grateful for his time at the school. “It has been one of the greatest honors of my life.”
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GOOD LUCK David Hutson ’92
Kathy Frederick
18 Years
11 Years
David Hutson is renowned as one of the most creative, innovative, and humorous members of the Central Catholic community. He’s known for his ingenious ideas for dances and fundraisers and his uncanny ability to write lengthy poems on any subject. But those gifts and characteristics were not isolated. David generously shared his time and talents, which have permeated the entire school community. David joined Central Catholic in 2000—eight years after graduating—to complete his student teaching requirement for his teaching certificate. He was paired with Steve Halligan and taught History for one year. A few years later in 2003, he took a part-time position teaching World History to what was then one of Central Catholic’s largest freshman classes. David fluctuated at different levels of part-time, all while maintaining restaurant jobs, until 2008 when he was given the opportunity to join Matt Horne ‘88 working with the Student Council. This role “really defines my time at Central Catholic,” David says. For the next 13 years he remained in Student Activities, using his gifts to broaden the horizons of student leadership and engagement within the school. One highlight of David’s career at Central Catholic was “the great leaps that Student Activities made in the time that Matt Horne and I were a team.” Student Council had become a graded class during that time, and he and Matt created many innovative lessons all while planning dances, fundraisers, and assemblies. “The group of students who chose to wake up early three or more days a week,” he says, “are some of the most amazing human beings I have ever had the pleasure to work with or know.” David’s love for the Central Catholic community and the nature of Student Activities motivated him to become involved to the fullest extent. “I was always poking my nose into this classroom or the other,” he shares. He also got the opportunity to go on three Courts for Kids trips with Central Catholic students to Panama, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic, “and these kids put in hard labor and did it with a smile.” One thing David will miss about Central Catholic is “the upbeat friendly nature of everyone and the great attitude of Central Catholic students.” His love for Central Catholic will remain strong while he looks forward to new challenges and using his gifts in an even larger format. As he embarks on his next adventure, he reflects; “Most people get four wonderful years at Central Catholic; I am glad that mine added up to so much more. You never really leave Central Catholic, you may go forth to something else, but it will always be your home.”
An Ode to David Hudson
With humor, wit, and much creativity, David Huston thrived in Student Activities. He embodied joy in his work every day, When planning dances, assemblies, or just in the hallways. We are so grateful for David and his immeasurable time, And we will surely miss his ability to rhyme.
Kathy Frederick has been teaching at Central Catholic since 2010. Throughout her time here, she has taught Biology, Human Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, Genetics, Chemistry, Honors Chemistry, and AP Chemistry. She also served as the Science Department Chair for five years, has been the Baking Club Advisor, and helped David Lee with the Science Quiz Bowl. She will be teaching Biology and Chemistry at Grant High School and teaching a section of Anatomy at Portland Community College in the fall. When reflecting on her time at Central Catholic, Kathy shares, “It was a privilege to teach at Central Catholic and I would like to thank all of my phenomenal colleagues, the supportive and dedicated administration, and the wonderful students.”
Nanette Martin 11 Years Nanette Martin has been a part of Central Catholic for 21 years; first as a parent, and later as a staff member. She has seen all four of her children, Dominic ‘05, Joe ‘07, Madeline ‘10, and Molly ’14, graduate from Central Catholic. She officially started working in the front office in 2010 as the assistant registrar and transitioned into her most recent role as the Career and College Counselor. In this latest role, she has worked closely with students and families to plan their next steps after graduating from Central Catholic, whether at a four-year college, two-year college, taking a gap year, entering military service, or joining the workforce. Nanette and her husband, Jeff, will be moving closer to their grandkids, and she plans to continue providing college counseling services, focusing on underrepresented communities such as first-generation, minority, and low-income students. About her 10+ years of being a part of Central Catholic she shares, “It’s been an honor and privilege working with the faculty and staff at Central Catholic. One of the many Martin family mottos is ‘surround yourself with good people,’ and I have definitely done that over the last 11 years. I also treasure the work I’ve done with Central Catholic students. There is nothing more rewarding than watching young people grow into active, productive adults.”
Alison Anderson 5 Years Alison Anderson, mother to Ted ’16, Rose ’17, and Ceci ’21, has worked at Central Catholic since the fall of 2016, teaching AP Computer Science. In addition to teaching, she was also a moderator for the Girls Who Code Club and took a team to Battle of the Books a few years ago. Alison will be heading to the Washington, D.C. area and teaching Computer Science at Bishop O’Connell High School in Arlington, Virginia. Alison reflects on her teaching career, sharing, “Before coming to Central Catholic I Summer 2021|5
FAREWELL had the chance to teach at a few Catholic elementary schools in Portland and have made so many great connections to the students and their families over the years. I will definitely miss the students here because they really are wonderful human beings and make teaching fun!”
Andrew Green ‘13 4 Years
Andrew Green has worked at Central Catholic since the fall of 2017 as an Assistant to the Athletic Director. He has coordinated schedules, transportation, athletic clearance, and has been instrumental in carrying out the vision of Central Catholic’s athletic department. Andrew will be heading to Rochester, Minnesota to join his fiancé, Elisa Herrman, as she begins orthodontics residency at the Mayo Clinic. When asked his thoughts about leaving, Andrew says, “Central Catholic has been a home and family for eight years, four as a student and four as an employee. I have cherished every year and thank the community for being instrumental in my growth as a person and servant leader to the world.”
Abby Holmquist 3 Years
Abby Holmquist has been at Central Catholic since the fall of 2018 and has taught all four levels of French while also worked on building French curriculum. Abby and her husband will be moving back to Minnesota to be closer to her family, and she plans to continue teaching in a school in the Twin Cities area. She shares, “Central Catholic has been such a warm and welcoming community, and I will miss everyone here!”
Mary (Wilson) Mauldin ‘10 3 Years
Eight years after graduating from Central Catholic, Mary Mauldin returned as the RAMS Program Coordinator in the fall of 2018. As the RAMS Program Coordinator, Mary supported students with intellectual disabilities in a fully inclusive environment, welcoming and serving them alongside their peers. She supported students, peer mentors, teachers, faculty, and staff in implementing best practices to support students with intellectual disabilities at Central Catholic while also growing the program in various ways. Mary and her husband, Cody, are relocating to Omaha, Nebraska, where she will be working for the Madonna School in the Archdiocese of Omaha as an inclusion specialist. She will be supporting multiple schools as they implement inclusive programs for students with intellectual disabilities. Mary shares, “I want to thank Central Catholic and the greater community for their efforts to create such an amazing learning environment for all students, including my students in our RAMS Program. This community works hard every day to provide support, kindness, challenge, and love to 6|Central Catholic Magazine
every student, and I am truly blessed to have been a part of this community for several years. I hope to come back one day!”
Sister Christianna Hamman, FSE 2 Years
Sister Christianna Hamman started at Central Catholic in the fall of 2019. She taught Algebra I and II and Intermediate Algebra I and III. By invitation of the Bishop of Portland, Maine, she and another sister from her community will teach and help with Campus Ministry at St. Dominic Academy there. Sister Christianna shares, “Although it has been short, I am grateful for my time as a part of the Central Catholic community. I am blessed to have worked alongside my colleagues here to help our students grow and develop. May the Lord bless you and keep you always!”
Audrey Hart 2 Years
Audrey Hart has worked as Central Catholic’s Director of Student Support since 2019. Throughout her two years, she managed student learning plans, participated on the Student Intervention Team, and worked to create an inclusive environment for all abilities. Audrey shares, “I loved working with the community and students at Central Catholic, and I wish the school the best.”
Teresa Osborne 2 Years
Teresa Osborne has worked at Central Catholic since the fall of 2019. During her time here, she taught Advanced Placement (AP) U.S. and Comparative Government, volunteered as a coach with the Constitution Team, and helped with Constitution Club. This is Teresa’s second retirement; she taught at Reynolds High School for 34 years and came out of retirement to teach at Central Catholic at the request of Geoff Stuckart and former Principal John Garrow. She will volunteer next year as a Constitution Team coach for Central Catholic, and will continue to volunteer for the Gresham Historical Society. Teresa reflects back on her time, saying, “To come in and teach in a school of smaller size has been really great; I wish most of it could have been in person, not on Zoom! I have enjoyed working with the amazing teachers here.” ••• We are grateful for these faculty and staff members, and wish them the best in their next adventures! If you would like to make a gift to Central Catholic in honor of one of these exceptional individuals, or of any member of the Central Catholic community, visit the giving page on our website at centralcatholichigh.org. We would also like to acknowledge and thank Pete Mullady and Andrew Sharp, who just recently announced their departures. Visit our website to read their full write-ups.
STAFF PROFILE postponed for a while.” One by one, Laura spread the news to all athletes, coaches, and families about the pause. It was a disappointing time for so many Central Catholic athletes, especially for the seniors, as their last high school athletic season would be cut short. Laura quickly rallied the teams and coaches together to strategize how they could keep students engaged and active. One quick and simple way they accomplished this was through social media. Patti and Andrew helped each team set up Instagram and Facebook accounts and made sure they were engaging with their athletes. They also taught coaches and athletes how to use Zoom, which would remain a staple for facilitating and planning workouts and holding team meetings. The coaches went above and beyond to keep their athletes active, engaged, and united during a time of extreme stress and uncertainty.
Laura Jaeger
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Athletic Director In a normal school year, the job of Athletic Director is one of the busiest, most demanding positions at Central Catholic. It requires nonstop management of logistics and communication all year round. But in the face of COVID-19, a “normal year” and the subsequent responsibilities of Athletic Director were thrown out the window. Instead, they were replaced by constantly evolving, changing, and unclear situations that would span for months and eventually become what was this year’s athletic season. Heading the charge of overseeing this unconventional year of athletics was Central Catholic’s Athletic Director, Laura Jaeger. Laura played an integral role in making this year of Central Catholic Athletics not only possible, but also successful. With the support of the Athletics Department team, coaches, players, and families, Ram Athletics saw an unforgettable and successful year. Back in early March of 2020, Central Catholic sports were in full swing. The boys’ basketball team was getting ready to compete in the state championship, the swim team had just finished competing in the state tournament, and all the while, Laura and her team were preparing for the start of spring sports. The Central Catholic Athletics Department, which consists of only three people—Laura Jaeger, Patti Johnson, and Andrew Green ‘13—was at one of its busiest times of the year. While having to manage the end of winter sports, including overseeing set-up, equipment, and supervision for all games, they were simultaneously securing facilities, scheduling practices and games, and managing transportation for all spring sports. It was a busy, but exciting time for Central Catholic Athletics, but that would all come to a screeching halt. As the COVID-19 pandemic quickly evolved, it became evident that sports would soon have to pause. On March 12, 2020, Central Catholic was preparing to move to all-digital learning for four weeks and Laura had to communicate with all of the coaches and athletes about this pause. She remembers that time vividly, saying, “I had to pull the girls’ lacrosse team in and get the word out to all of our coaches that our season would be
Throughout the spring, COVID-19 cases and resulting restrictions continued to ramp up. It was early May when the news finally came: there would be no spring sports season. “This was a big disappointment for our spring athletes to not have any season at all,” Laura shares. But despite this let-down, the coaches continued to engage their athletes through virtual workouts, team meetings, and social media. Entering into the summer, the hope was to begin holding in-person workouts. However, with restrictions still in place and limited in-person gatherings, group workouts were not yet allowed. Laura was constantly in communication with Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) throughout that time, and relied on their guidance for giving the green light to hold practices and workouts. But, like many agencies, there was still so much uncertainty and many unknowns. “The uncertainty, and OSAA not knowing when things could start up again, was a big struggle during that time,” Laura shares. “I always felt like I had some notso-great news to deliver to teams.” The amount of communication and varying decisions coming from OSAA was indicative of the uncertainty at the time. Laura was receiving new information from OSAA nearly every week at the beginning of the pandemic, each packed with different decisions or new guidance. Working in conjunction with the Governor’s Office, Oregon Health Authority, and Oregon Department of Education, OSAA created guidelines for restarting practices and games based upon metrics and safety measures. Laura had to
The Girls Basketball team runs ball-handling drills outside of the Murphy Center on a cold and rainy afternoon in January 2021. Summer 2021|7
STAFF PROFILE keep up with this nonstop flow of information and updates, and constantly communicate this news to the coaches and athletes. Summer continued on with no concrete decision. Finally in August there arrived some direction for high school athletics for the 2020-2021 school year. Due to uncertainty around school reopenings, OSAA made the decision to move fall sports to the spring. Later in the year, they would also shift winter sports to after spring season, as COVID cases continued to increase throughout the fall.
and managed these large swaths of documents and stayed on top of teams to ensure they were all doing the necessary tracking.
Also in August came some good news. Cross Country received the go-ahead to hold practices at parks, so coaches quickly organized workouts for the athletes. Then, beginning in early September, basketball, football, and volleyball teams were finally able to hold workouts and modified practices. Because practices could only be conducted outside, however, coaches of indoor sports had to be more creative with their workouts. Basketball coaches ran ball-handling drills in the courtyard, volleyball did strength and conditioning on Harrington Field, and almost all the teams got together every week to do something, rain or shine.
Competitions proved to have an entirely different set of challenges, including transportation to and from games and spectator attendance. Transportation was minimal, as there was a capacity limit for each vehicle, so Central Catholic asked parents to provide transportation for their students. “But if there was a hardship, such as a parent’s work, we asked them to let us know and we would provide transportation,” Laura shares.
One factor that made these practices possible was the newly installed lights on Harrington Field. These lights allowed more teams to practice on the field, as the teams were not limited only to daylight hours, and they could practice in safety. “If we didn’t have the lights,” Laura shares, “we would not have been able to use the field like we did. We would have had teams practice on other fields, and we felt much safer having them here, not in public parks where there was more increased risk for COVID exposure.” With the season and schedules set in place, Ram Athletics continued to hold in-person workouts and team meetings during the fall. That period was not without its uncertainty and challenges, however. Laura faced the ups and downs of frequent information updates and had to stay on top of the constantly changing metrics, safety procedures, and paperwork that was required. Before each practice, “We had to take temperatures, do an incredible amount of paperwork, and complete monitoring forms,” Laura explains. “Every day when teams met, coaches had to get monitoring forms from their athletes. That’s because, if someone were to get COVID, we’d have contact tracing and know which pod would need to be shut down.” Laura collected
Laura Jaeger poses for a picture with Kyra Griffith ‘21 and Jill Roberts ‘21 during Central Catholic’s senior night for Boys Basketball and Cheer and Song. 8|Central Catholic Magazine
March of 2021 arrived, and Ram Athletics would finally see its teams compete for the first time in nearly a year. Because of the altered sports schedule, seasons that were supposed to be eleven weeks long got crunched down to only seven weeks. The first sports season was fall sports, followed by spring, and then winter.
Then the issue of spectators came into play. At the beginning of the fall sports season, no spectators were allowed at all. After metrics began improving, OSAA finally allowed limited spectators to attend competitions. One requirement, however, was that schools ensure there was proper contact tracing for each spectator in attendance. Laura and her team came up with an easy solution using a voucher system. “We allowed each athlete to give two vouchers to their family members to attend,” Laura explains. “They had to fill out their name, phone number, and answer screening questions if they were experiencing any COVID symptoms.” They used this system of printing and providing vouchers for athletes to hand out for every game. Eventually they were able to expand the number of spectators as capacity limits increased for stadiums and gyms, but each person was still required to fill out a voucher. Another challenge throughout these modified seasons was the sheer amount of hands-on work that was needed. With a staff of just three people, the Athletics Department had to be everywhere, spending long hours supervising games and practices, and handling logistics. In one day, Laura would be out at Delta Park marking bleachers and the dugout with X’s six feet apart, back to school to make sure teams had their equipment, and then back out to the field to screen the referees for COVID symptoms. For
Riley Williams ’23 breaks away from the defense during a game with minimal spectators at Grant High School in March 2021. For the modified football season, OSAA guidance set capacity limits to 15% for high-risk counties.
STAFF PROFILE one week, fall and spring sports overlapped and were going on at the same time. “That week was probably the hardest week of my career at Central Catholic,” Laura shares. “We had all fall sports still practicing, and all spring sports needing field time. We did end up sending a few teams to city parks to practice, but it worked out.” The extra hands-on work and modified season stretched Laura and her team thin, but they were able to make it all happen safely. Another result of the reduced seasons was that there were no state tournaments, which was, to some, a refreshing change. The focus remained on giving students the opportunity to play, rather than aiming for an end goal of winning a big title or trophy. But this didn’t inhibit the competitiveness of our athletes and teams. They still performed exceptionally well, with teams finishing in the top rankings within the 6A Mt. Hood Conference league. Despite the amount of uncertainty and constant change that persisted throughout this last year, there have been incredible successes and highlights as well. When reflecting back on this year, what stands out to Laura is the amount of work the Athletics Department and coaches put into engaging with the athletes. “We were one of the first and most consistent schools to have workouts and provide opportunities for students on campus,” Laura shares. “Our goal was to give these athletes an opportunity to be with their coaches and teams.” Laura, her team, and all the coaches went over and above what was expected of them in order to make that happen. And it brought her joy to see the students have this opportunity. “My favorite day was when we had our first on-campus practice and I saw athletes checking in, and seeing each other for the first time in a while. Their joy is my joy when I see that aspect of it.”
Msgr. Tim Murphy ’58, Laura Jaeger, and Patti Johnson have some fun before the start of a Boys Basketball game.
Girls Volleyball competes in the Central Catholic gym with minimal spectators in attendance.
Without a doubt, this year required a lot of resilience on everyone’s part, but especially for Laura and the Athletics Department. “You have to be pretty resilient to do this, because things are constantly changing. I would put a document out and within three days it was obsolete,” Laura explains. “To pick yourself up and send it out again or communicate it again to all of your coaches,” she pauses before continuing, “We’ve had to be extremely flexible.” It also took working as a team to get through thick and thin—working long hours or just being able to shift on a dime because something changed. “My team is really a huge part of why this past year was a success.” This year has made Laura realize just how important high school athletics are. “I don’t think I’ll ever think about high school athletics in the same way,” she shares. “I’ve always believed athletics has played an important role in students’ motivation—in their development—and I think during COVID people have really seen that, with the lack of opportunities for some students.” This year has emphasized for her just how crucial a role athletics plays in students’ development. Thanks to the hard work, long hours, and determination on the part of Laura and her team, Patti and Andrew, they were able to provide these critical opportunities to our Central Catholic students. They enabled Ram Athletics to become an integral part of our students’ experience at Central Catholic. Perhaps most importantly, they enabled these students to be resilient and gain the skills to succeed in athletics, academics, and life.
August 5, 2020 - Girls Cross Country was the first Central Catholic team to hold an in-person practice since the start of the pandemic.
Niall Doherty ’22 pitches against Sandy High School on May 11, 2021. Summer 2021|9
ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP PROFILE Janice, I think of kindness. She was three years older than I was, but I remember that to Janice, that never mattered. She never made me feel like her annoying younger cousin but instead, treated me like an equal. That made a huge impression on me… She also helped me get ready for my senior prom, she taught me how to drive a manual stick shift, she came and visited me when I got my first dog, and she was my “connection” to my first job at an insurance company. She loved animals and when she got out on her own, she got her black lab, Abby. When Abby was sick, Janice slept on the kitchen floor with her.”
Janice Baccellieri Aichele Memorial Scholarship In the fall of 1994, Janice Baccellieri Aichele ‘84 was 28 years old, living a full and busy life. She was close to her family and saw her mother and four siblings often. She was beloved by her friends and enjoyed warm relationships with her many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was married to John, a Portland police officer, and had a job she enjoyed, working as a customer service manager at Central Point Software. Best of all, she was about to become a mother for the first time. Janice also had a secret. She, like many women, struggled in an abusive marriage. Like many women in her situation, she was determined to make it work—and like many of these women, she hid her struggles from her family. The arrival of her son, David, in late September of that year, however, brought a new clarity about the best way to give him a happy and healthy life—she would have to end the marriage. When she informed her husband of her decision, he lured her to the basement of her parents’ home, and shot and killed her. He then shot himself. Little David was only three weeks old. Remembering Janice Eleanore Baccellieri is a tiny woman. But her petite frame and sweet demeanor belie an inner strength, a ferocity almost, when she talks about her daughter Janice. “You can’t forget a loss like that. It never leaves you,” she says, her dark brown eyes flashing. “But she was so much more than the tragic way her life ended. That was one of the reasons I wanted to endow this scholarship; to carry on her memory. I wanted people to remember her for the smart, loving, kind person she was, and not for the way she died.” Eleanore holds up a Camp Fire Girl ceremonial gown, lovingly wrapped and perfectly preserved in a dry cleaner’s plastic bag. Beautifully adorned with beads and badges, it symbolizes all the awards and projects Janice completed as a young Camp Fire Girl. She says, “Janice took part in camp and all the other Camp Fire outings. She also went to Camp Howard and played the piano. She was a good student at St. Ignatius and at Central Catholic. She was kind and she cared about people.” Memories shared by Janice’s friends and cousins mirror Eleanore’s. Cousin Renee Dehen ’87 recalls, “When I think of 10|Central Catholic Magazine
Some find comfort in the simplicity of ordinary memories, like remembering her fondness for Snoopy and her love of baking. Janice’s aunt, Dorene Dehen (wife of Richard Dehen ‘55), recalls discovering that both she and Janice were interested in cake decorating. “We attended evening classes at Helen Bernhard Bakery together. She became very good at cake decorating and made birthdays and other occasions very special.” She adds, “I remember the excitement of knowing that my sister was expecting her fifth child (Janice) about six weeks after I was to have my first. God blessed us and our families with two precious baby girls to love and care for.” Pam Thode, a friend from childhood, recalls tea parties in the Baccellieri basement and “. . . how perfect Janice always looked. She never had a hair out of place. Her house was immaculate. She even ironed her jeans.” Another cousin, Sue Robben Schweitzer, recalls sharing a commute to work with Janice. “She used to live off of Division St., around 90th and I would pick her up on my way to work. We always swapped ideas for menus and recipes. Some of my favorite recipes today are the ones she gave me. I miss her and feel her loss every single day.” Others revel in the extraordinary moments they shared with Janice. “When Janice and I were in sixth grade,” cousin Debbie Dehen Agnew ’84 recalls, “we went to our first concert together at the Memorial Coliseum to see The Beach Boys. What a night to remember!” “Janice worked very hard to overcome her fear of the water, learning to be comfortable in it and eventually to waterski,” remembers brother Frank Baccellieri ’71. “[My wife] Martine and I were with her the day she got up on one ski. I took one of my favorite photographs of Janice skiing that day, smiling broadly.” Central Catholic When it came time for Janice to choose a high school, Eleanore recalls that she considered St. Mary’s Academy, the school her sister, mother, and numerous aunts and cousins had all attended. But this was 1980 and after 40 years as an all-boys school, Central Catholic had recently begun admitting young women. Janice liked the idea of being a pioneer, a member of the first coed class to attend Central Catholic for all four years. Brother Pat recalls, “I too walked the halls of Central, when it was still an all-boys school, and I graduated in 1972. I was so proud when the decision was made for her to attend Central Catholic. While I am sure that my parents had something to say about it, I am also sure that Janice let everyone know what she wanted to do. She walked the halls of CC for four years, graduating in 1984. She made her own way at Central.”
ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP PROFILE Cousin Diana Baccellieri Carlson concurs. “I do remember how sure of going to Central Catholic she was, breaking the tradition of generations of young women in the family attending St. Mary’s Academy. Janice knew she belonged at Central and loved it there. It was there she received the foundation for her career and for being the young mother she had hoped to be.” Janice was, during her years at Central Catholic, a typical teenager. Opening Janice’s Central Catholic yearbook, Eleanore reads the inscriptions from her friends, each shining a light on the high-school-aged Janice. Aside from the 1980s teenage slang and inside jokes, the comments had striking similarities, “Thanks for always being there for me. I love ya!! Good luck with Mike!” “You’re sweet. Have fun with Mike!” “Thank you for helping me with my problems. Please don’t change!” Eleanore chuckles softly. “I wish I could remember who Mike was,” she says, smiling ruefully. “But, I do remember how much she loved Central Catholic and the impact it had on her growth as a person.” Social Justice Janice’s experience at Central Catholic was rich with academics, retreats, sporting events, friends, and social activities. While she had no interest in being an athlete, she was a cheerleader during her freshman year, and each year, like the thousands of Central Catholic students who preceded her, she sold cases and cases of Almond Roca. It was during her sophomore year, however, that Janice took part in the first annual Urban Plunge (sponsored by CYO). Eleanore recalls that the students were based in the convent at St. Mary’s Cathedral and spent time interacting with homeless individuals who were sleeping on the streets of Old Town in downtown Portland. It was a pivotal moment for Janice who wrote a reflection on her experience, excerpts of which were shared at the time in her parish bulletin at St. Philip Neri. “Janice and I had a common interest in our commitment to social justice,” Pat says. “When she was in high school, I was teaching high school in the Seattle area. I ran a group for students that focused on social justice and Janice was part of the youth ministry program at Central. She learned about how to take action to accept, appreciate, and care for those who did not come from the same background, look like her, or have the same values or socio-economic status. I may have had something to do with her decision to join the youth ministry group, perhaps simply because I was her big brother, or it may have been her own choice. However, I believe that the decision to learn more about ministry, justice and to deepen her values came directly from Janice . . . . She was truly a person of great integrity, kindness, and resilience.”
Eleanore with daughters Nancy and Janice enjoying themselves at a family wedding.
Janice’s Legacy: David Since the Baccellieri family did not raise Janice’s son, David, Eleanore worried that her grandson would never know about his mom, or carry any part of her with him. Over the years though, as David grew from childhood into adolescence, the situation evolved and the two became very close. Eleanore marvels at her grandson, who she says is “kind, loving, and giving, just like his mother.” Though he never got to know his mother, David, now 26 years old, carries on her legacy and reflects on her kindness and resilience. “She showed resilience by putting her family first and doing all she could to safely raise me despite the huge challenges she was facing. Her legacy lives on in how she has inspired me, her family and friends, the many women who have been helped through the Raphael House, and the students at Central Catholic who have benefited from her scholarship.” Moving Forward Today, the extended Baccellieri family, in addition to supporting the Janice Baccellieri Aichele ’84 Endowed Scholarship at Central Catholic, also supports Raphael House, an organization that works to assist victims of domestic abuse and their families, providing them with emergency shelter, housing support services, and financial assistance. They have also educated themselves to spot the signs of abuse. “When I started to sense the change in or danger to Janice,” Frank remembers, “I had one week to try to help her before she was killed. There were signs in prior months and years that I did not understand until afterwards when I became more educated about domestic violence.” He adds, “She had to be very resilient in order to exist and be so positive in how she lived her life.” Janice’s sister, Nancy Fierling, adds, “She was a private person and didn’t share her pain with us easily. It’s easy to miss the obvious signs of someone’s struggles when they are kept hidden. It’s so important to ask for help when you need it. It’s not a sign of weakness. Janice always liked to help others, but in the end, she was just trying to help herself… The scholarship fund was started by my mom so we would carry Janice’s memory.” When asked about her hopes for the scholarship, Eleanore responds, “If the students know a little bit about Janice, then that will give them insight to want to grow and to know that no matter what challenges you have in life, you can overcome them and you can succeed. I want them to know they can have a good life and that going to Central Catholic will give them an even better start in life.”
Eleanore with grandson (Janice’s son) David
Janice waterskiing on one ski Summer 2021|11
CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
CLASS OF 2021
Valedictorian Jackson Climer Currier
Average GPA of the Class of 2020 3.61
Salutatorian Allison Grace Sacamano
Christian Service hours completed 17,705*
Seat of Wisdom Award Camille Mahealaniahakea Hiroko Allen Liam C Broughton Jackson Climer Currier Campbell Jae Ray Allison Grace Sacamano
Students who performed more than 100 hours of service 54*
Archbishop Edward D. Howard Christian Service Award Eleanor Marie Ramsey Bryan Velazquez-Flores Christ the King Award Bryan Velazquez-Flores Holy Spirit Award Eleanor Marie Ramsey Insignis Award Hannah Rae Cooper Luke William Horne Campbell Jae Ray Marduke Shahbaz Jorrin Molly Aileen Shannon Emma Riley Smith Asukulu Spes Songolo Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Justice Award Emma Riley Smith Asukulu Spes Songolo Philanthropy Award Luke William Horne Scholar Athlete Award Jackson Climer Currier Campbell Jae Ray Emma Riley Smith Students in the Class of 2021 187
Attending college next year 96% Top college choices University of Oregon Oregon State University Portland Community College Montana State University Portland State University Notable college choices University of Notre Dame Princeton University New York University Stanford University University of Southern California Scholarship amount offered to the Class of 2021 $19,344,095 College credits earned through the PCC Dual Credit Program 662 Graduates attending Catholic colleges 42 Graduates whose parent(s) are Central Catholic alumni 14 Graduates who maintained a cumulative 3.5+ GPA 122 * Service hours are much lower than in past years due to the pandemic. Summer 2021|13
CLASS OF 2021
2021 GRADUATES William Samuel Aichele Camille Mahealaniahakea Hiroko Allen * Penelope Ann Allen Mariana Giselle Alvarez-Ramirez Jack Robert Anctil Cecilia Terese Anderson * Zachary Arquilevich Max Neely Baker Savannah Marie Bashaw * Maxwell Parker Steiner Beene Anders Karsten Beil * Jack Valor Bennison Kelaiah Tatnai Bostic William Harrison Bostick Ella Kathryn Bowman * Anthony Harrison Braunstein * Myles O’Dell Broadous Liam C Broughton * Chloe Alexa Brown * Jack Henry Brown Connelly Angel Bruun Abigail Camila Cain Bushman Luca Gabriel Capriotti Ebissa Wondimu Chako Aundréa Ruth Cooney * Luke Vincent Cooney Hannah Rae Cooper * Madison Kae Cooper Jackson Climer Currier * Sam Joseph D’Ambrosio Malachi Anthony Laurence Dedmon Nicholas Andrew Dentel Dylan Andrew Dernbach * Elise Mai-Mary Deschaine * Ryan David Dirksen Emme Linh Do Athena Michelle Doherty Michelle Monica Dolores-Lopez * Molly Maureen Dooney * Jackson Taylor Dreher Andrew Thomas Dubravac Finn Patrick Dugan Samuel Alexander Duncan-Doroff * Anh Tuan Duong Nicholas Evan Fleischmann Michael Angelo Flores-Pacheco
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Nikolas Zane Folkestad * Luke Paul Formiller Joseph Frederick Fricke Martin Thomas Fritzsche Liliana Teresa Gaitán Darius Kayumba Gakwasi Agustine Gant Gianotti * Ellis Roe Gibson Mordecai Berhane Giday Nicholas Joseph Ginter Aidan Michael Gold Ian James Golightly Jonas Jackson Gonsalves Lucas David Gorretta Whalen Rose Gradoville Sean Anthony Gragnola Christopher Mack Gray * Kyra Dianne Griffith Blake Evan Gundry Catherine Josephine Gwynn Quinn Thomas Hallinan William Matthew Halsey * Julian Jolan Mahmud Hassan * Dantez Mateo Hernandez Sophia Claire McCord Hindman * Mackenzie Hnath Luke William Horne * . Orion Joseph Hubbard Alexander Phillip Immroth Makenah Lorraine Jackson Taylor Pearl Jackson Avery Nicole Johnson * Bayard Walker Johnson Olivia Aline Genevieve Johnson * Hayden Michael Karnopp Aliyah Rose Kelly * Hilda Wadie Khouri William Duane Koenig Benjamin Prince Befoh Kouadio, Jr Brooke Michaeli Lamprecht Nicholas Le Aiden Theo Lofgren Anna Sheridan Lough * James Connor Luthi Samuel Joseph Marx * Marcus Amir Matsumura
GRADUATION Max Mosler Matterazzo * Henry Michael Maykowskyj Nordean * Justin Alexander Mazun * Alex McCall Luke Anthony McElligott Phoenix-Li William McHayle * Cyrus Jamshid Mehr Gabriel Markgraf Mehr Ashley Jimena Menendez Corey G Meza Lilly Nina Elaine Mildenberger * Mia Lelani Miller * Emiliano Mondragon Torres Eloise May Moran * Ainsley Brooke Moss * Gregory Joseph Neal Sydney Ryley Ness Dan Manh Nguyen James Tri Nguyen Kevin Hieu Nguyen Matthew Huy Nguyen Vincent Nguyen Ke Ning Kendall Marie Novak * Elizabeth Erin O’Leary * Shea Elizabeth O’Rourke Daniel Curtis Olson Kaleb Patrick Paiker Odin Drew Paxton * Julianna Ive Payne Ella Rose Pedigo Torin David Merchant Perkins * Zachary James Perkins Alex Michael Pillsbury Aurora Dawn Prettyman Brenda Pulido Étienne William Anne Quillé * Eleanor Marie Ramsey * Campbell Jae Ray * Madelyn Grace Raze Benjamin Alexandre Reed Jalen Ananias Ridgeway * Abigail Rae Rittenberry * Jillian Grace Roberts Anthony Jorell Palomo Robertson Owen Luther Rogers Kealani Marie Rosa
Graduating with Honors
(Grade Point Average of 3.8 and above)
Delilah Rose Aure Rosenblum Jordan Grace Roth * Noah Thomas Rozzell Madison Jean-Marie Ruff
Allison Grace Sacamano * Liam Gilliam Sack Atticus Linke Sappington * Margaret Amelia Schenk *
Stella Jane Bidwell Schmautz * Nina Schroeder Marduke Shahbaz Jorrin Molly Aileen Shannon * Porter Henry Shea Liam O’Fallon Shores * Jake Garvin Shultz Siddharth Thomas Singh Ainslee Patricia Smith * Ashton Paulette Smith Emma Riley Smith * Jacob Christopher Smith Justin David Smith Sara Elizabeth Smith Davis Lindell Sneed Xinran Song Asukulu Spes Songolo * M’munga Spes Songolo * Ely Roberto Soriano-Hernandez Alejandra Murphy Ivy Spatafora Nathan James Spaulding Noah Sumithra Steaderman * Gabrielle Suzanne Ruby Stephenson * Paris Izabela Talbott Tamia Raye Thirdgill Grace Quyên Truong * Elliott Robert Vaughn Bryan Velazquez-Flores * Tate Walsh Vigna Miles Carter Weldon Beckett Whiteside Hedrick Whritenour * Octavia Moon Wilcoxon Matthew Michael Williams * Lilianna Elizabeth Wilson Emily Elizabeth Wonacott * Ramaya Tyann Wright Thomas George Wright Gavin James Yeoumans Anna Kazumi Yotsuuye * Yufei Zhang * * National Honor
Society Member
Exceeded 100 Hours of Christian Service Summer 2021|15
VALEDICTORIAN • SALUTATORIAN
Valedictorian
Salutatorian
This year’s valedictorian is Jackson Currier, with an outstanding 4.53 GPA. Throughout Jackson’s four years at Central Catholic, he balanced an incredibly demanding academic schedule with multiple extra-curricular activities.
Ally Sacamano is this year’s salutatorian with an impressive 4.48 GPA. Ally thrived, not only in the classroom, but also in the numerous co- and extra-curricular activities in which she participated during her time here.
Jackson had a rigorous class schedule throughout his four years, taking several Advanced Placement (AP) classes even through the last semester of his senior year. His final class schedule consisted of Theology 4A, Politics, AP English IV, AP Calculus II, AP Physics, AP Biology, and AP Chemistry. His hard work and diligence allowed him to be successful in his academics, while also partaking in extra-curricular activities.
Ally was not afraid to dive in and try different clubs, activities, and sports throughout her four years at Central Catholic. She participated in Math Club for four years, was a member of Rho Kappa her senior year, and participated in Science Quiz Bowl her junior and senior years, serving as captain her senior year. She was on the Constitution Team for four years, and was part of the team that won third in state her junior year. She was also a member of Girls Who Code Club and served on the leadership council her senior year. Outside of co-curricular activities, Ally was a part of the Women’s Coalition all four years and was on its leadership council her junior and senior year. She participated in theater, doing three musicals on stage and working behind the scenes on two others, helping with hair, makeup, and costume tech. Finally, Ally played soccer for three years, and was on the JVII and JV teams.
Jackson Climer Currier
During his time at Central Catholic, Jackson was a member of the cross country and ski teams for four years each. He competed at the varsity level in skiing for all four years, and he worked up to the varsity level in cross-country for his senior year. One of Jackson’s favorite memories in high school was when, as a sophomore, he helped the Central Catholic ski team win state in 2019 in an underdog situation. Reflecting on what he will miss about Central Catholic, Jackson shares, “I will miss the sense of community, and the feeling where, even off the sports field, everyone was part of a team.” Next year Jackson will be attending Oregon State University and studying environmental engineering. He is looking forward to having the opportunity to get more hands-on experiences!
Allison Grace Sacamano
When reflecting on one of her favorite things about Central Catholic, she says, “I love how supportive the teachers and staff are. I have always felt as though my teachers wanted me to succeed and would do everything they could to help me learn and thrive.” One of her favorite memories of her time here is attending and performing in Open Mic Nights with her friends. Ally notes that Central Catholic taught her a lot about perseverance. “I had to figure out how to keep myself motivated through the wackiness of the last two years,” she says. “Central Catholic taught me that it is worth putting your head down and doing the work, but also that mental breaks are necessary.” Next year, Ally will be attending Georgetown University where she will study computer science and government. She looks forward to starting her adult life and reigniting her passion for learning!
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CAMPUS HIGHLIGHTS
Students perform for the Theatre Department’s spring musical, The Addams Family. The audience was able to watch this livestream performance from the comfort of their own homes!
Meg Gaber ’23 places a crown of flowers on our statue of Mary during the Mother-Daughter Brunch and Crowning of Mary celebration.
Lizeth Ramirez ’22 distributes communion during the first all-school, in-person Mass of the school year.
Students pose for a photo during their Senior Prom
Parents pause to cherish the moment after decorating lockers in honor of their senior students.
Students enjoy their meals during Ramapalooza, a brand-new take on Celebration Day for our Students 4 Students fundraiser. Ramapalooza came complete with food carts, lawn games, and Club Fair.
The Central Catholic courtyard twinkles as guests dance the night away during the annual Father-Daughter Night. Summer 2021|17
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE
David Shephard facilitates conversation amongst Central Catholic students. This is an example of what a Restorative Justice Circle might look like.
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE Bringing a more holistic and equitable approach to discipline policies.
Within any school setting across the United States, discipline looks very similar. A student misbehaves, is sent to the principal’s office, and receives a disciplinary action. The specific offense and subsequent punishment can vary widely, but the general cycle persists among schools. Central Catholic has implemented this traditional form of discipline since its very beginning, and just like other schools, has given out detentions (better known as JUG), suspensions, and even expulsions for student infractions. However, recognizing the faults and inequities of this system, the school has recently taken a different approach to discipline. With guidance and leadership from David Shephard, the Dean of Student Management, Safety, and Security, Central Catholic has implemented restorative justice as a means of addressing student infractions. Before diving into what restorative justice is and how it has played out at Central Catholic this past year, it’s important to first understand the shortfalls of a punitive system of discipline. David, who has worked in schools with both restorative and punitive systems, understands well the downside to punitive discipline. In many instances, when a student infraction occurs, 18|Central Catholic Magazine
the consequence is some type of detention, isolation, or removal from the general public. “Whenever there is a suspension—that only temporarily solves the problem or behavior,” David explains. “Oftentimes that behavior comes back even stronger after the suspension is served.” With that type of discipline, there is little to no work done in helping students understand the impact of their words or actions, and thus, the behavior doesn’t get resolved. “Students come back with more hurt and confusion, which in most cases enhances the negative behavior,” he adds. Punitive discipline falls short in ensuring that students learn from their mistakes and change their behavior. Central Catholic’s discipline policies were reevaluated in the summer of 2020, an effort spearheaded by David shortly after he was hired. He found that existing policies were somewhat outdated and strayed from the restorative justice philosophy. As a high school administrator who has used restorative justice in his work, David witnessed first-hand its effectiveness in addressing student behavior. His goal was to bring a more holistic and equitable approach to these discipline policies. Because Central Catholic was already actively working to create an environment
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE of equity and inclusion, thanks in large part to the administration, faculty, and staff, the school was ready for this shift.
know.” Including all those who are impacted in the Circle helps students to see the larger impact of their words or actions.
Restorative justice was officially incorporated into school policy with the beginning of the 2020-2021 school year. It is a means to address both minor and major student infractions, which might include misconduct, use of profanity, fighting, or skipping school. Offenses such as these now require students to participate in a Restorative Justice Circle at the direction of the Dean of Student Management. It helps support students and encourages growth and change, rather than simply administering a punishment.
Along with repairing the harm between affected parties, Circles also help to repair the harm done to the larger community. David explains, “Every time there is a conflict in our community, whether it’s a student or an adult, it hurts our community.” Having the opportunity to gather in Circles is a way to bring closure and reconciliation to the members of our community. “Central Catholic is too great of a community to not allow things to be resolved,” David adds. Finding common ground and engaging in honest conversation is a reflection of the authenticity of the Central Catholic community. Restorative Justice Circles play a critical role in maintaining the integrity of the Central Catholic community as a whole.
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The restorative justice process first begins with information gathering. If there is an instance of conflict between students, David, counselors, and administration talk with each student, gathering information from both sides. “Oftentimes it can be conflicting information,” David explains. From there, they will reach out to the students’ parents to involve them in the process.
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE HELPS TO SUPPORT OUR STUDENTS,
In the event participants do not find closure, or in a case where the Circle isn’t effective in allowing parties to hear each other out, the next step is to involve community partners. These partners are organizations in the Portland area that mirror the demographic makeup of Central Catholic. “With this second phase, if the Restorative Justice Circle didn’t go well,” David explains, “we provide an enrichment opportunity for that student to be able to spend time with the community they may have offended.” Through these partnerships, students are able to shadow community leaders or engage in community service. This is typically a one- to three-day process at one of the partner sites. Due to COVID this year, the school hasn’t been able to tap these resources, but “neither have we needed to bump it to that second phase this year, which I’m really proud of,” David adds.
ENCOURAGING GROWTH AND CHANGE, RATHER THAN SIMPLY
The next step is to hold a Restorative Justice Circle, which brings together all affected parties to meet, discuss what happened, and settle on a plan to repair the harm. Those who are involved in the Circle include those whose actions caused harm, those who were directly or indirectly harmed by the student’s actions, friends or family of the respondent or affected parties, and the Dean of Student Management, who facilitates the Circle.
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ADMINISTERING A PUNISHMENT.
During the Circle, the responsible parties first share what happened before, during, and after the incident, and how they feel about what happened. Next, those who were affected or harmed by these actions share the same from their perspectives. Family or friends are welcome to share thoughts or feelings about what they heard, and the Dean of Student Management asks questions to guide the process and support each person in telling their story well. Once everyone has spoken, the group brainstorms options for repairing the harm done. Everyone agrees on the option that addresses the most important issues, chooses to create a written agreement, and the dean records the options chosen and compiles an agreement, which is signed by all parties. Finally, the dean provides formal closure and encourages participants to reach out with any concerns about non-compliance. Although a seemingly simple process, the impact is immense. Having honest, transparent, and courageous dialogue about the situation helps students build communication and conflict resolution skills. “Students feel empowered because they get the chance to share, not on social media or where there are bystanders who want to see the drama,” David shares. “It takes a lot of courage for young people to have that conversation in front of their own parents, in addition to parents they may or may not
Within its first year of implementing restorative justice practices, Central Catholic has already seen success. In the most basic sense, it has increased student attendance by moving away from handing out suspensions. It has also improved the Central Catholic community as it relates to empathy by encouraging students to think before speaking and to understand how words have a huge impact on others. Furthermore, it has brought an overarching equity component to how Central Catholic administers discipline. The discipline process no longer falls on one person, guided by their own perception or ideology, but instead involves multiple individuals in the process. With the help of the administration, counselors, as well as family and friends, “it opens it up to give a more equitable response to the situation.” While the challenges are few, one of the main issues that arose was non-closure in the Restorative Justice Circle. Although there has only been one instance this year of non-closure, or agreeing to disagree and go separate ways in peace, it was challenging to go through. “Non-closure is always tough, but it’s a harsh Summer 2021|19
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE reality of a conflict,” David remarks. Being able to accept nonclosure is a skill in itself, another important skill gained throughout the restorative justice process. There are some infractions that remain too serious for restorative justice to address. Central Catholic holds a zero tolerance policy for certain offenses, such as physical assault, possessing a weapon, setting a fire, or selling illegal substances. “Unfortunately, infractions such as these are so egregious, that students will be removed from the school,” David states. Central Catholic must maintain a safe, honest, and caring environment, and restorative justice does not provide an opportunity to ensure this can happen after such a serious offense. The shift to adopting restorative justice practices has been well received by the school community. “There have been a lot of adults and parents who have applauded Central Catholic for bringing this into the community,” David shares. From a parent and student perspective, it’s often a more welcomed approach compared to suspensions and other punitive actions. One parent whose child went through the Restorative Justice Circle after a conflict with their peer expressed gratitude for this process. They
share, “How easy it would have been to punish/threaten, et cetera, yet you took the hard road that involved your time and effort. Parents and students alike saw restorative justice in action and we are the better for it.” They conclude, “I am hopeful the students’ relationship will improve—and I know that if this happens, it is because of your commitment to making them and Central’s community deeper and strong.” Restorative justice within Central Catholic is still in its beginning stages, and it will only grow and become more impactful in the coming years. It has already benefited so many individuals and the community as a whole. In his experience of facilitating the restorative justice process, David’s found that “everybody wants to be heard, everybody wants empathy, and everybody needs an opportunity for some grace.” This coincides with one of the many goals of restorative justice, which is to “have a community that’s full of hope and restoration and full of grace.” Central Catholic has strived to embody these aspects since its beginning, and embracing restorative justice will allow the school to carry out its vision of providing robust educational opportunities in an inclusive and supportive community.
David greets a Central Catholic student as they pass in the hallway. He works to build relationships with all students in order to create an environment of trust and respect. 20|Central Catholic Magazine
PRESIDENTS’ AUCTION
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Presidents Msgr. Tim Murphy ‘58 and Colin McGinty opened the evening by jumping into their “Excellent Adventure” and taking us on a fun journey throughout our beautiful state of Oregon. As they visited sites such as The Grotto, Powell’s Books, Elk Cove Winery, the Oregon Coast, and Mt. Hood, we were reminded of the wonderful things our Central Catholic family is doing locally and the impact it’s having on the community. Our Board of Directors and the B.P., Lester, and Regina John Foundation each offered to match bids to get our Paddle Raise started and community spirit was quick to not only meet the $40,000 challenge, but to surpass it for a total of $222,000 for Tuition Assistance!
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Presidents’ Auction
Thank you for showing so much love and support of our students during Rams Oregon, our Twenty-Sixth Annual Presidents’ Auction! Our online auction opened two weeks prior to the live event, giving a record number of registrants the opportunity to bid on packages—such as vacation homes, wine tastings, gift certificates, and unique experiences—which they did with enthusiasm and a little bit of friendly competition! This year, to keep our Ramily safe, we once again held our live auction online. Central Catholic parent Rhonda Shelby from KATU emceed the livestream event while our auctioneer, Patrick Siver from gEvents, expertly persuaded viewers to raise their virtual bid cards as they competed for featured items.
We offer a special thank you to our sponsors and advertisers, and to each of you who participated in this year’s Presidents’ Auction. With the virtual format, we were able to reach many more members of our Ramily across the country with nearly 375 family views during the livestream event and a total net profit of just under $390,000! This past year has been incredibly challenging for our school community and your continuing support is nothing short of inspiring. We are eagerly looking forward to gathering in person and virtually for the Twenty-Seventh Annual Presidents’ Auction on April 23, 2022! We’ll see you there!
Save the Date! • Twenty-Seventh Annual Presidents’ Dinner and Auction • April 23, 2022 We plan to gather in person next year to celebrate with all of our Ramily.
THANK YOU! PRESENTING SPONSOR The Bill and Margaret Walsh Family
PLATINUM SPONSORS
Pivot Property Management | The Independent Sports Bar & Grill, Brandon Anderson ’92 Sause Bros., Matt Hainley ’78 Joe Van Haverbeke ’58
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GOLD SPONSORS
Hunt Painting, Bill Hunt ’66 and Stephen Hunt ’89 Northwest Pump & Equipment Co., Mark Mathews ’73 Troutdale Sand & Gravel, Brian Moran ’77
SILVER SPONSORS Columbia Bank Bill ’58 and Jane Murphy
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WHAT’S UP WITH YOU? In Memory Alumni Hayes Latimer “Bud” Bickford ’45 November 15, 2018 Richard Andrew Jackson ’47 May 7, 2021 James D. Givnan, Jr. ’48 June 15, 2021
Rev. Dick Rossman ’61 marked the 50year anniversary of his priestly ordination on June 12, 2021. Fr. Rossman is semiretired after serving in the Archdiocese of Portland for 42 years, and is currently serving at St. Mary Church in Shaw, Oregon. He enjoys the amount of work taking place now, and shares, “I’m hoping that by the time I get to heaven I will be up to speed, or possibly after I’m there awhile.”
Joseph Bernard “Bernie” Dieringer ’49 May 16, 2021 Leroy Michael “Lee” Rask ’49 February 15, 2021
Emily (Seacat) Tuipulotu ’96 and husband Francis welcomed a daughter, Sosefina Louise, on January 27, 2021. She joins big brother Xavier (2). Chris Huffstutter ’01 is the owner/director of Summit Salon Academy. He and his wife, Laura, have two children, a son, Ari (11) and daughter, Lucy (6).
Douglas Stephen “Steve” Kelley ’50 May 20, 2021 Edward Brice Wilkins ’50 March 12, 2021 Fr. Thomas Joseph Dove, CSP ’52 October 2, 2020 Donald Gilbert Noonan ’52 June 4, 2021 Ludwig Francis Hartung ’53 March 17, 2021 Robert Lee Provancher ’53 March 17, 2018 John Martin Bridges ’54 March 26, 2021 Donald Raymond Grothe ’54 January 4, 2021 Joseph Edwin Kelleher ’54 April 3, 2021 David Michael Moncrieffe ’54 August 7, 2019 Robert Warren Craver ’57 April 28, 2021
Jim Ferraris ’75 retired as Chief of Police for the City of Woodburn on March 1, 2021, after a 43-year career in Oregon law enforcement. Jim previously served as the Deputy Police Chief in Salem and spent nearly 30 years at the Portland Police Bureau, holding ranks from Officer to Assistant Chief of Police. Jim began his career with the Beaverton Police Department in 1978. He and his wife, Lisa, relocated to Central Oregon where Jim owns a management consulting firm and is the training coordinator for the Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association. With his recent ordination on June 26, 2021, Fr. Tony Galati ’75 (son of George Galati ’50) joins the more than 60 Central Catholic alumni who have been ordained since 1942. He began serving as parochial vicar at Holy Trinity Parish in Beaverton on July 1, 2021.
Graham Neuburger ’02 and wife Nicole welcomed a son, Nash Wesley, on January 24, 2021. He joins big brother Noah (2). Megan Sinnott ’04 married Jeff Edwards on February 12, 2021, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Portland, Oregon.
Edmund Ryan ’57 April 4, 2021 Louis Martin “Marty” Baudendistel ’58 March 23, 2021
Hilary Wartell ’05 married Jamaal Anthony on February 29, 2020 (Leap Day!). They welcomed twin girls, Simone and Vivienne, on February 2, 2021.
Richard Allen Bridges ’58 November 16, 2020 Melvin Joseph Fischer ’58 February 15, 2021 Jack Bruce Fisher ’58 December 18, 2020 Mark Louis Christen ’59 December 28, 2020 22|Central Catholic Magazine
Colleen (Leineweber) Close ’96 and husband Stephen welcomed a baby girl, Parker James, on December 4, 2020, in New York City.
Brandon Lauritzon ’06 married Emily Whitaker on February 7, 2021, at St. Philip Neri Church.
WHAT’S UP WITH YOU? In Memory Richard Arnold Koenig ’59 May 10, 2021 Lawrence Carroll Mason ’59 April 30, 2021
Kegan Corrado Niland ’05 and husband Ryan Niland welcomed a daughter, Marigold Mae, on May 23, 2021.
Gino Dalla Gasperina ’05 and Carly Corrado Dalla Gasperina ’07 welcomed a son, Enzo Tiziano, on April 20, 2021.
Rylie (Schlottmann) Laskowski ’11 and Mike Laskowski ’11 welcomed a son, Jack Lewis, on May 7, 2021. Mollie Limb ’12 recently graduated from medical school at Vanderbilt University and will be completing her residency program in Nashville. She has decided to specialize in Family Medicine and has been matched with Swedish Hospital in Seattle. In September of 2020, Mollie was selected as a 2020 Pisacano Scholar, which is awarded annually to only six medical students in the United States who demonstrate a strong commitment to the specialty of Family Medicine. She is the first Vanderbilt student to receive this award.
Fun Fact: Enzo Dalla Gasperina and Marigold Niland (pictured above) are cousins, born just 33 days apart! Nick Turner ’07 and his wife, Natalie Parks welcomed a son, Ethan, on May 9, 2021. (Mother’s Day!)
Shelby (Bloodworth) Artman ’09 and husband Ryan welcomed a daughter, McKinley Marie, on May 31, 2021.
Brittney Bell ’10 married Jarred Whitton on May 24, 2021, in Denver, Colorado.
Dennis Harry Torgeson ’59 April 9, 2021 Edmund August DePaepe ’60 April 11, 2021 Joseph Douglas Lamberton ’60 March 23, 2021 Philip George Prudhomme ’60 March 11, 2021 Charles Joseph Volz ’60 March 29, 2020 Carl Robert Christman ’61 May 3, 2021 Robert Neil Bergeron ’62 March 31, 2021 James Patrick “Pat” Meagher ’62 March 19, 2021 Michael John Meno ’63 March 8, 2016 John Francis Giusto ’64 September 23, 2020
Victor Covington ’13 currently works at adidas as an information technology (IT) project manager. He enjoys the IT world and has had success in moving up—starting in supporting roles and advancing to his current position. In addition to his work, he also writes, produces, and performs music. He has been working on music since he first started taking music classes from Chris McLean ‘94 at Central Catholic, starting in 2009. Within the past year, he has released several music videos. Tyleur Kotzian-Upshaw ’13 is working as a learning specialist at Hawks View Elementary School in Sherwood, Oregon. Before this position, she was a special education teacher in Houston, Texas, working in self-contained classrooms helping students with their behavior and life skills. She is also a spin instructor at StarCycle. When reflecting on her career, she shares, “I love teaching special education because of the kids. It’s not always easy, but it is always worth it to see the kids be successful and grow.”
Sylvester James Beko ’65 May 22, 2021 Thomas Samuel Bennison ’66 April 28, 2020 Thomas Anthony Steiert ’66 March 15, 2021 Frederick Joseph Carleton ’69 April 8, 2021 Daniel Patrick Hulett ’71 March 28, 2021 Victor Gay Jacobson ’73 April 12, 2021 John Murray Barron ’74 June 13, 2021 Mark Dumbeck Ranger ’74 May 21, 2021 Benjamin Todd Cook ’12 May 2, 2021
Faculty/Staff Clifford G. Shelton (Teacher/Head Basketball Coach 1966-1970) October 13, 2020 Summer 2021|23
WHAT’S UP WITH YOU? In Memory Parents/Spouses of Alumni June Marie Anderson March 3, 2021 Sally R. Bastian February 17, 2021 Joan Mary Cassidy January 3, 2021 June E. Conway January 19, 2021 Helen J. Draper January 28, 2021 Mary Jean Eilers March 1, 2021 Barbara Ann Elliott March 11, 2021 Dirk Kermit Fournier May 23, 2021 Wendy Katherine (Lepsoe) Hulett March 12, 2021 Thomas Walter Lapsley January 29, 2021 Thomas Hector Liberator April 20, 2021 Mary Annette Mackin May 26, 2021 Marilie Alice Marshall January 19, 2021 William Taylor Merkel February 25, 2021 Glenn Eugene Nado December 28, 2020 Geraldine Byrne Porter May 3, 2021 Wanda Lee Taylor January 3, 2021 Francine E. Tessitore April 25, 2021 Robert Mark Vetto January 8, 2021 Lawrence E. Ward April 20, 2021 Doreen Grace Weber January 30, 2021 Michael James Wilcoxen January 8, 2021
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Jordan Reynolds ’13 graduated from the University of Tennessee in 2017 with a degree in Sports Management and a minor in Business. She had a successful collegiate basketball career and went on to be drafted by the Atlanta Dream. After a short stint in the WNBA, Jordan began traveling the world to play basketball overseas. Her international basketball career has taken her to Australia, Israel, Bulgaria, Puerto Rico, and Iceland. Jordan recently returned to Central Catholic to help coach the girls’ basketball teams while recovering from an injury. She shares, “It feels good to be able to give back and help others on their journeys, the same as I once did.” Samantha Yazzolino ’17 is entering the final year of her respiratory therapy program at the University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota. She plans to specialize in neonates and pediatrics, as well as doing AIR medicine. As soon as she finishes college, Samantha plans to obtain her American Sign Language interpreter certification.
Eden White ’18 was part of the Santa Clara University women’s soccer team that claimed the 2021 NCAA national title this past May. Eden plays center back, a role she stepped up to play after the team’s starting center back became injured. She is a rising senior, studying psychology and sociology, and will soon be competing in her last soccer season at Santa Clara. ••• We would love to hear from you and include your update in a future issue of the CC Magazine. Email your update to: info@centralcatholichigh.org.
Sarah Owens ’11 Alumni Spotlight
Sarah Owens ’11 recently graduated in the top 10% of her class from Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) medical school. During medical school, she was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha, the medical national honor society, as a third year student. She was also awarded the Outstanding Medical Student Scholarship in the Resilience category by the OHSU School of Medicine Scholarship Committee. Throughout her medical training, Sarah has worked extensively on research, which has led to several manuscript publications, published abstracts, and presentations at national and international Obstetrics and Gynecology conferences. She most recently began her Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at Stanford University. Sarah shares, “As an obstetrician and gynecologist, I am dedicated to spending my career narrowing the gap in healthcare for perpetually disenfranchised communities. I plan to establish a practice of medicine grounded in evidence, compassion, and antiracism, based on many of the basic tenets of humanity I learned while at Central Catholic.”
central catholi c women’s urban wi n e tour save the date: saturday, october 9 9:00 a.m. check-in central catholic mimosas pastries coffee
boedecker cellars
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3:00 p.m. return to central catholic
Presenting sponsor: ddi and dena dooney ‘88 • transportation, goodie bags, and lunch included • registration details coming soon ALUMNI • PARENTS • STUDENTS Friday, October 22 4:30 p.m. Homecoming Tailgater McMenamins Cornelius Pass Roadhouse Food | Drinks | Games 7:00 p.m. Varsity Football vs. Gresham Hillsboro Stadium Registration details coming soon!
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5 Reunions All Classes from the 1940s Classes of 1950 and 1951 Classes of 1960 and 1961 3:00 p.m., Central Catholic
3 Football vs.Camas 7:00 p.m., Hillsboro Stadium 6
Labor Day Holiday No School
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Oktoberfest Marketplace
Ram Open Golf Tournament Noon Shotgun Start Glendoveer Golf Course
7 Reunions Classes of 1970 and 1971 Classes of 1980 and 1981 3:00 p.m., Central Catholic 30
First Day of School for Freshmen and Sophomores
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First Day of School
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Statewide Inservice No School
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Twenty-Third Annual Women’s Wine Tour Check-in: 9:00 a.m.
11 Veterans’ Day Holiday No School 12-13 Fall Drama Production 7:30 p.m., PAC
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Students 4 Students Fundraiser Begins
18-20 Fall Drama Production 7:30 p.m., PAC 21
22 Homecoming Tailgater Event 4:30 p.m. McMenamins Cornelius Pass Roadhouse
Fall Drama Production Matinee 2:00 p.m., PAC 23
Grandparents Day 8:00 a.m.
22 Homecoming Football vs. Gresham 7:00 p.m., Hillsboro Stadium
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Teacher Professional Development Day No School
31 Open House 1:00-4:00 p.m.
25-26 Thanksgiving Holiday No School
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