50 Years a Priest
“Who are those guys anyway?”
In This Issue
Our spring edition of the Central Catholic Magazine honors Monsignor Tim Murphy ‘58 as he reaches the milestone of 50 years as a priest. We celebrate his commitment to faith and to his vocation and look back on some of our favorite memories of Father Murphy. We also introduce you to this year’s Hall of Fame inductees and say good bye and good luck to Teri Calcagno ‘85 as she heads off on a new endeavor.
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Our theme this year as a faculty and staff has been gratitude. We will reflect on the school year and all that we are thankful for in this community. We will also be sending off the Class of 2017 and focusing on their many accomplishments. Central Catholic High School
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Features: On the Cover On May 20, 1967, Monsignor Tim Murphy was one of four priests ordained by Archbishop Dwyer at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. This issue looks back on the “soul” of Central Catholic as he celebrates 50 years in the priesthood. (left to right: Fr. Greg Gage, Fr. Bill Hamilton ‘59, Fr. Mike Hemming, and Fr. Tim Murphy ‘58)
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HOMECOMING
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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 Tony Leineweber ’62, President John Garrow ’76, Principal Mike Pinder ’77, Director of Development Board of Directors Mike Haglund ‘70, Chair Elise Brown, Vice-Chair Leonard Vuylsteke, Secretary Rev. John Dougherty, C.S.C. Br. William Dygert, C.S.C., Ex-Officio Tim Fleischmann ‘79 Gina Hill Therese Leineweber Tony Leineweber ‘62 Jonathan McGowan ‘92 Ellen Ridgeway Char Riley Jo Willhite, Ex-Officio Publisher/Layout and Design Jolyn Winczewski Director of Scholarships and Publications Contributing Writer Christina Kempster ‘09
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Celebrating the Soul of Central Catholic: Monsignor Tim Murphy ’58 Page 8
Editing Team Kathy Calhoun Luciana Fischer ‘88 Christina Kempster ‘09 Elaine Payne Contributing Photographers Christina Kempster ‘09 Andie Petkus Photography Suzie Puetz Photography Mariko Yokote 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.
Faculty Profile: Teri Calcagno ‘85 Page 14
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.
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Messages from the Presidents Legacy: A gift of something left behind or handed down from the past. Legacies take on all manner of identities. Most common is the financial kind included in one’s estate. Others are inheritances of a more qualitative nature. This spring issue of the Central Catholic Magazine features numerous examples of people providing us a treasure-trove of rich blessings. Their gifts have been, and continue to be, in the form of legacies to be shared among us and to be passed on to generations to come. Profiles in this issue cover people who prepared the way for others in order to make things a little bit better than in the past. When we speak of our Hall of Fame inductees or Teri Calcagno ‘85 or Monsignor Murphy ‘58, we speak of legacies established and given. Their contributions are reflected in the people whom they touched. Teri Calcagno put the prep in “college preparatory” when describing that element of Central Catholic’s mission statement. Realizing that 95% plus of our seniors go on to college, and recognizing that she has been the one to answer their questions about the various schools they are researching, tells us that she played a huge role at a key point in our students’ lives. Many can look back and reflect on the difference her counsel played in their decision-making, both about what they would pursue in their future studies and where they would be going to pursue them. Teri served our students for 25 years as they prepared to leave 24th and Stark for addresses all over the country and beyond. I visualize her holding the door open as our graduates pass through, diploma in hand, stepping out into their next experience. Teri is already greatly missed, but she nurtured a legacy in the counseling office that is embodied in Central Catholic’s graduates. The school’s Hall of Fame is comprised of a diverse population of notables whose accomplishments, individually and collectively, add to the legacy of Central Catholic. Included among this year’s inductees are athletes garnering unique state championships for the school: our only state champion tennis team from 1950 and our first and most notable girls’ golf state champions from 1989 who continue to hold the state records for 18 and 36 holes. Others include a member of the basketball team with the school’s best ever win-loss record who individually holds the school rebounding average record clear back to 1970; a boxer who won national, North American, and world championships between 1958 and 1971; and a runner with championship credentials spanning his high school and professional careers. It is sometimes said the coaching, more than the players, makes for successful high school teams. Those who have participated know it takes both. An embodiment of this is our volleyball program coached and mentored by Rick Lorenz for nearly 30 years. His accomplishments and honors are almost unbelievable: school and league state records, league and state championships, and national recognition and awards. And yet his legacy is incomplete if we fail to point out he has been an art teacher almost the whole time too. Central Catholic’s Hall of Fame includes more than athletes. Two others receiving special recognition for outstanding contributions to the school’s legacy are Fr. Joe Neuville for his 20 years as teacher, vice principal, and principal; and Alisa Sinnott for her role as our 2 | Central Catholic Magazine
first Christian Service Director and her contribution in leading all our students through that formative experience for more than 20 years. And then there is the legacy of Central Catholic and the most iconic figure of all whose legacy continues to grow right along with the school’s: our very own Monsignor Timothy Murphy. Nary has a role escaped him: student, alum, coach, teacher, counselor, prefect, principal, president, president emeritus (the one and only!). His is a legacy in progress. By virtue of God’s calling, his tenure at Central Catholic has allowed him to be present in multiple teaching and administrative roles and, most importantly, his priestly role. Thus, while serving in the sacramental roles of confessor and celebrant within our hallowed halls, he also grew to serve the parent and alum population of the school as one who baptized, married, and buried multiple generations of our Ramily. The 50th anniversary of his ordination as a priest will be celebrated here on May 21. He has led and sustained Central Catholic. He epitomizes the legacy that Central Catholic has become for all of us and his is a gift continuing to be handed down to us. May God bless you, Fr. Tim. Oh, and if I may say on behalf of our entire school community, past, present, and future, “Thank you!!” God Bless Central Catholic,
Tony Leineweber ’62, President
In the New Testament Letter to the Hebrews, the priest is identified as: “...taken from among the people and made their representative before God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for the (people).” It’s an overwhelming statement, yet serves as a reminder of the priest’s role within the community. Through the years, more than seventy-five Central Catholic graduates have assumed that role and served the people within the Archdiocese of Portland, as well as in other parts of the country and the world. With complete honesty, we’d be quick to admit: “Not always because we are the best at what we do, but with help from God and the example and prayers of the people.” Our lives have been influenced and shaped by those around us: parents and siblings, priests and religious, friends and associates, all lending a supportive hand. In all of this, the Central Catholic community has been deeply influential. As much to honor the priests and sisters who have faithfully served at Central Catholic through the years as it is to honor one from among their ranks, in gratitude and in petition, I will be celebrating a 50th anniversary of ordination at Central Catholic on Sunday, May 21 at 1:00 p.m. with a reception to follow from 2:00–4:00 p.m. I would like to extend an invitation to all the members of the Central Catholic community to share in the celebration. Sincerely in Christ, Monsignor Tim Murphy ‘58, President Emeritus
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NER N I D ’ S T PRESIDEN AND AUCTION
HOMECOMING CENTRAL CATHOLIC
The Twenty-Second Annual Presidents’ Dinner and Auction Saturday, April 29, 2017 in the Central Catholic Gyms Mark your calendars to spend an evening at HOMECOMING on April 29, 2017. This year, the auction will be held on campus with the silent auction in the Memorial Gym and the live auction in the East Gym. This is a great opportunity to come back and see the school, while making a great impact for the students at Central Catholic High School.
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There are many ways you can help make this night a success:
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We invite each of you to attend this year’s auction and participate in the fun! Tickets are $100 per attendee and include a hosted bar, silent and live auctions, and buffet dinner catered by Reverend’s BBQ.
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WALL OF WINE
If you would like to donate a bottle of wine valued at $20 or more, drop one off in the Development Office any time.
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We are so fortunate to have a community supportive of our goal to impact the lives of students through education, faith, and community. We are looking for both cash and item donations to benefit the auction. We graciously accept whatever you have to offer, whether it be gift cards or vacation homes, tickets or services. Please drop off donations in the Development Office no later than April 18. TEST YOUR LUCK IN THE RAFFLE
Are you in need of a brand new convertible or a relaxing vacation? We are offering the chance to make your dreams come true with two exciting raffles! 2017 Ford Mustang Convertible Tickets are $100 each Buy five tickets, get the sixth free Only 1,000 tickets will be sold. $5,000 Travel Voucher Tickets are $25 each Only 2,000 tickets will be sold.
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Organize a table of 10 by inviting your friends, family, or colleagues out for a fantastic night. They will enjoy bidding in the silent auction, sitting down to a delicious meal, raising their paddle at the live auction, and being a part of our Central Catholic Ramily. As we all know, time is an incredibly valuable thing, and we would love it if you could donate some of yours! Let us know if you are interested in joining a committee, working on mailings, or helping the day of the auction. No matter what you do, you will be working alongside like-minded volunteers who are dedicated to making HOMECOMING a huge success. For more information visit centralcatholichigh.org and click on the auction banner or e-mail Luciana Fischer ’88 at lfischer@centralcatholichigh.org.
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Lavon Pierce and Jada Pierce ‘18 are all smiles at the Father Daughter Dance in February.
Campus Highlights
Our community gathered for a Social Justice Mass in January centering on the theme “Becoming an instrument of God’s non-violent love.”
More than a dozen students went to Seattle to take part in the 2017 Asian American Summit hosted by Seattle Prep High School.
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Our top students 4 students fundraisers celebrate in sunny southern California by enjoying a day at Disneyland!
Congratulations to our newest Rose Festival Princess, Mahlet Wondayehu ’17.
For the sixth year in a row, the Constitution Team participated in the ‘We the People’ state competition. This year we took fifth!
Art students had the opportunity to explore the Andy Warhol exhibit at the Portland Art Museum.
Sahir Sandhu ‘19 and Rav Sandhu pose for a photo during Mother Son Mass and Brunch.
Snow, ice, freezing rain; we’ve seen it all! Inclement weather closed the school for 10 days this winter!
Megan Shannon - Lost in the Storm: Gold Medal
Icon Connects Faith and Fitness There is a new addition to the weight room at Central Catholic and it’s something you may not expect! An icon of St. Hyacinth, the patron saint of weightlifting, now greets you as you come to work out. In March, Archbishop Sample celebrated a Lenten Mass with our community and blessed the icon. The commissioning and completion of an icon is quite a journey. This winter, the woman who wrote our icon, Mary Katsilometes, came to campus to talk with the faculty and staff about this process and the spirituality of icons. The word icon comes from the Greek word eikon meaning “likeness, image, or representation.” A Catholic icon is an image of a holy person or event from scripture. Every element in an icon has a symbolic meaning including the materials used, colors chosen, objects depicted, body positions, and gestures. When an icon is created, it is “written.” This expression is used because the image is a visual manifestation of the word of God. Mary says, “They (the icons) carry our stories in Christianity in visual language. Just like the Bible does in written language.” Mary explained that icons are not art, they are prayer made visible. Traditionally an iconographer fasts and prays before beginning to create. Mary says she will enter into a prayer relationship with the individuals or communities for whom she is about to write an icon. “I ask for the spiritual sustenance of prayer that I need from them, and I keep them in my prayers. Together, the icon is prayed into being.” Icons are venerated, they are not worshiped. Mary says that we should all think of icons like family. St. Hyacinth is now a part of our Ramily. She encourages all who enter the weight room to talk to, touch, and interact with the icon. “The first thing you do when you walk in the door is you say, ‘Hi, Hyacinth. How’s it going? Okay, I turn my day over to something sacred.’”
Students Earn Art Accolades Congratulations to two of our students who have been recognized nationally for their photography. Megan Shannon ‘19 received a gold medal in the 2017 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards and Sam Bilotti ’17 was awarded a silver medal. The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards is a competition that recognizes the vision, ingenuity, and talent of young artists and provides an opportunity for creative teens to be celebrated. It is the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious recognition program for creative teens. Budding artists acknowledged in the past include Andy Warhol, Ken Burns, and Lena Dunham. “During my short time here as an art educator, I’ve seen phenomenal growth in student interest for the visual arts,” said photography teacher Todd Arnold. “I’ve experienced first-hand a real unleashing of creativity from this community of young people. Students are dedicating themselves to the long hours of thoughtful, intellectual, and technical work required to produce high-level visual artwork; now their labors are paying off.” As a gold medal recipient, Megan will be invited to a reception in New York City at Carnegie Hall. At the regional level, 14 of our students were recognized for their work in art, photography, drawing, mixed media, and digital art. They received eight Gold Keys and eight Silver Keys. Again, congratulations to all our young artists! Sam Bilotti - Gabe’s Neighbor: Silver Medal
Mary Katsilometes describes her work as a vocation. “A vocation is something you spend your whole life running away from, and I did,” she says with a laugh. “Finally I surrendered, and this world opened up for me.” She began writing icons in 1992 at the Iconography Institute at Mount Angel Abbey. In 1993 and 1998, she completed advanced studies in France. She has traveled extensively throughout Europe and Russia to learn more about iconography. Her next project for Central Catholic is an icon of St. Cecilia, the patron saint of musicians, which will find a home in the band room. We ask for your prayers during this time, to help pray this next icon into being. Spring 2017 | 5
Alumni Updates
Congratulations to Harry ’54 and Patsy Hanna (above) on celebrating 50 years of wedded bliss!
John Moore ’80 (above) poses with his daughter Valentina at the prestigious Lake Oswego Collector Car & Classic Boat show in August 2016. John’s restored 1947 Hudson Super 8 won Best of Show and Owner’s Choice awards. Julio Omier ’92 was recognized as 2017 Secondary Co-Administrator of the Year by the Association of California School Administrators for his work at Rancho Mirage High School where he is the Assistant Principal.
Sarah (Sitter) Trevino ’95 and husband Ray welcomed baby Alexander (Lex) Ray (above) on May 18, 2016. He joins big sister, Sarah, age 11.
Claire Kendall Donahue ’96 (above) is currently teaching fifth grade in the Centennial School District and is a busy mom of four. She recently married Kevin Donahue and says she could not be happier.
Kate (Callaghan) ’05 and Jake ’05 Manning welcomed a baby boy, Callaghan (Cal) Jack (above) on September 18, 2016.
Dori (Seton) O’Harrow ’07 and husband, Hunter, welcomed their first child, Helen (Haddie) Adeline (above) on February 16, 2016. Haddie was baptized Catholic in October, partly in thanks to Central Catholic!
For the second year in a row, Dani Klupenger ’09 (above) was awarded a 40 under Forty award from her alma mater, Stony Brook University. The award recognizes bright, innovative young graduates. Dani is currently a reporter for the Los Angeles Rams.
Nate Lightner ’09 and his wife, Jordan welcomed a son, Colton Robert (above) on September 8, 2016. He joins brothers Corbin and Cohen.
Matt Taylor Memorial Golf Tournament
Dan Drullinger ’08 was named one of Business Insider’s “30 most creative people in advertising under 30.” Drullinger, who is senior strategist at GSD&M, recently coined the tagline “Domestic. Not Domesticated.” for Dodge, which they now use in all their advertising.
Chelsea (Christensen) Bullock ’09 and husband Taylor welcomed a baby girl, Amelia (Millie) Mae (above) on January 9, 2017.
New Date! Mark Your Calendar! Calling all past participants, recipients of the Matt Taylor Memorial Scholarship, and interested golfers! A reunion golf tournament is planned for Sunday, September 10, 2017 at Rock Creek Country Club. Details forthcoming. All proceeds benefit the Matt Taylor Memorial Scholarship fund at Central Catholic High School.
For hole sponsorship and donation inquiries, please contact JoAnne Taylor and Anjee Taylor Dukes: matttaylormemorial2017@gmail.com Visit our Facebook page: Matt Taylor Memorial
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Please join us for
Monsignor Timothy Murphy’s 50th Anniversary of Priestly Ordination Mass and Celebration Sunday, May 21, 2017 1:00 p.m. Central Catholic High School 2401 SE Stark Street Portland, Oregon 97214
Reunions 2017
Class of 1956
The graduating classes of 1947, 1957, and 1967 will gather on Saturday, August 5 at Central Catholic to celebrate their 70th, 60th, and 50th reunions respectively. Invitations will be mailed and online registration will open June 1. Take a step back in time as you browse through yearbooks and Rampart newspapers and visit with classmates you haven’t seen since graduation!
5:00 p.m: No-host Reception 6:00 p.m: Buffet Dinner 7:30 p.m: Campus Tour $40 per person • Spouses/guests welcome
Reception to Follow 2:00-4:00 p.m. “He will not forget your work and the love you have shown Him as you have helped His people and continue to Help them.” Hebrews 6:10 In lieu of gifts, please consider honoring all religious and clergy who have touched our lives through their ministry at Central Catholic by donating to the Monsignor Timothy Murphy ’58 Scholarship or the Religious/Clergy Scholarship.
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In Memory John Earl Cook ‘44 January 14, 2017 Robert Joseph McHugh ‘44 January 5, 2017 Anthony James Dooher ‘47 November 21, 2016 Dwight Sigsbee Parr ‘48 January 4, 2017 Donald Frank Smith ‘49 January 17, 2017
It’s Time to Register for the Thirty-Seventh Annual John Shepard Classic The John Shepard Classic will run Monday, May 15 through Saturday, May 20. The registration fee of $55 per player includes a commemorative t-shirt, tournament participation, and a barbeque meal. The barbeque will take place on Saturday, May 20 to celebrate the completion of the tournament with some good food and crisp beverages. Please join us for this historic event which benefits Alumni Association scholarships that are awarded to incoming freshmen each year. Once again, we are inviting current Central Catholic dads to participate in the tournament! The only requirement we have is that all members of a team must have graduated within three years of each other. The schedule and brackets will be posted the week before the Classic on the Central Catholic website. Practice times will be available in early May. For more information on either of these events, please contact: Director of Events, Luciana Fischer ‘88 at lfischer@centralcatholichigh.org or 503.230.1056
Charles Richard Mahony ‘50 December 2, 2016 Michael Jerome Mahoney ‘54 December 19, 2016 Virgil Francis Courtney ‘56 January 20, 2017 Dennis James Borin ‘57 January 7, 2017 William Max Kalbrener ‘60 January 4, 2017 Paul Richard Wehrley, Jr. ‘62 February 5, 2017 Damian Leo Banasky ‘66 March 5, 2017 William Alexander Denton, Jr. ‘67 January 29, 2014 Michael John Dolan ‘69 December 7, 2016 Joseph Edward Unrein, Jr. ‘79 January 10, 2017
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Celebrating the Soul of Central Catholic: Monsignor Tim Murphy ’58
In the 1957 fall edition of The Rampart, students wrote, “Are you loyal to Central? […] Since we are participating in the right to attend Central Catholic and receive the benefits which are offered, we are consequently bound to support the school. Unselfish fidelity to school is the same as school spirit. We who have school spirit will seek to preserve Central’s material values, traditions, and will endeavor to give support to all school programs. We will help the school grow.”
in the ocean, fishing at nearby jetties, picnics with hot dogs, homemade potato salad, toasted s’mores, and family plays performed by all the cousins. Some of the years spent at the beach were during World War II. The US Coast Guard would patrol the beach each night for enemy submarines and Monsignor Murphy was one of the children assigned by the family to hold up blankets at the windows for the beach “blackout” while the Coast Guard passed by along the ocean’s edge.
You could say that none has been more loyal to this school and keeping its traditions than Monsignor Timothy Murphy ‘58. When these words were written, he was starting his senior year at 24th and Stark. Now, almost sixty years later, he has become the embodiment of Central Catholic High School.
In the fall of 1954 Father Murphy followed in his older brother Neil’s footsteps and headed off to Central Catholic High School. He was involved in activities all over school: staff writer for The Rampart, member of the Monogram Club, student council member for three years; including junior and senior class president; and varsity basketball and baseball teammate. Possibly the most legendary tale from his time at Central Catholic as a student is the saga of “Two Point Tim.” As the story goes, Central Catholic faced off with Roosevelt during Father’s junior year. The head coach, Joe Brugato, substituted him in for some limited playing time and during that period of time he was fouled and made two free throws. The next day in class, Fr. Leland DeJardin made a point to acknowledge the feat saying, “Well, if it isn’t Two Point Tim, the Terror of the Gym.” This nickname has lived on with his classmates and was let back into the public forum of the school when one of those classmates began teaching at Central Catholic in the 70s. From there, the tall tale got taller and was spread even wider and now upwards of three generations of Central Catholic graduates know him as “Two Point Tim.”
Timothy John Murphy was born March 2, 1940, to Cornelius and Gertrude Murphy. His father was an outdoor ads salesman and his mother was a nurse until she began staying home to raise her children. Father Tim was baptized by his uncle, Father Robert Keber, O.S.B., on St. Patrick’s Day after the last morning Mass at All Saints in northeast Portland. He lived on northeast Hazelfern Place, just four blocks from the church with his parents and three siblings, Neil, Maureen, and Jeannie. When it was time to head off to school, he attended All Saints. He sang in the boys’ choir at church, was an altar server, and was elected to many class officer positions by his classmates. He played football, basketball, baseball, and ran track. “You did everything back then,” Father says. His team even won the CYO football championship in 1953. Father played halfback and while he says he didn’t contribute any touchdowns to the tally in the deciding game, he did gain some significant yards for the young team. Father Murphy’s older sister Maureen recalls summers spent on the Oregon Coast. The extended family would gather for several weeks each summer at Rockaway Beach, usually with other All Saints families. The days and evenings were filled with challenging games on the beach, frolicking
One other story that was passed on to us by classmate, Billy Ryan ‘58, also involves sports. This story begins on a rainy spring day in 1956. Billy and Father were two of three sophomores on the varsity baseball team. The team was headed to The Dalles for a doubleheader. The boys were supposed to report to school to catch the bus at 8:00 a.m. Billy says it was raining so hard that day, it reminds him of the rain we recently saw this February. “I called Tim and told him it would definitely be rained out. We don’t need to show up at school to take the bus.” What the two young
men didn’t realize was how different the weather would be in The Dalles. The team did play that day and Billy and Father got suspended from the varsity team for missing those games. They played with the JV team for a couple of weeks as a punishment, and were eventually called back up for the remainder of the season. At Father’s graduation from Central Catholic in 1958 he was awarded the school’s highest honor, the Holy Spirit Award. This award is given to a senior who has exhibited outstanding leadership as demonstrated through hard work, enthusiasm, determination, vision, and a concern for the good of his or her peers and the good of the school community. Highly involved in the life of the school, the recipient of this award has led by simple example. When asked about receiving the award, Father replied with a smirk, “It must have been a weak year.” From Central Catholic, Father Murphy went south to continue his education. His freshman year of college was spent at Santa Clara University. He returned to town to complete his sophomore year at the University of Portland, and then he headed off to the seminary. Father Murphy says there were several contributing factors to his entering the priesthood, including a serious accident that happened to a friend. “A teammate of mine, Dick Lombard, from Milwaukie High School, we played together in a summer league team, we played against each other in basketball and baseball, and later at University of Portland we were sophomores on the same team. He was hit by a pitched ball at Sckavone Stadium and was in a coma for 17 years and died from the trauma of the injury. That had an impact on me. “And I have to admit, I was attached (to a young woman). I thought, ‘This is not fair to her if I keep dangling this other idea around.’ So I thought, ‘I have to be honest,’ because this had kind of been on my mind.” Father says the idea had been on his mind since at least his freshman year. “I talked to a priest here (at Central Catholic) as a freshman, and I thought, ‘Hmmm, shouldn’t have done Spring 2017 | 9
that,’ because for the next four years I was thinking, ‘Oh these priests are watching me. All 23 of them.’” Finally, he cites John F. Kennedy’s inauguration speech in 1961. “When he concluded by saying ‘Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country,’ I thought ‘Maybe that has another way of applying.’” Father Murphy’s decision to join the priesthood did not come as a surprise to his long-time parish priest, Monsignor Thomas Tobin. “I went to the pastor at All Saints, and said, ‘I’m thinking about entering the seminary,’ and he said, ‘I thought you’d go two years ago.’” Father Tobin spent 30 years or more as the parish priest at All Saints. “He did everything,” Father Murphy says. “Pastor of the parish, our Boy Scout master, he was very involved in labor union representation, he was a church lawyer, he was an expert to the Vatican Council.” Father Tobin was a big influence on Father Murphy and many other young men at the parish. Maureen echoes this sentiment saying, “I really think Father Tobin had a large influence on the number of men that went to the priesthood. There was comfort in numbers with how many of his (Father Murphy’s) peers also became priests from his Central Catholic class.” The total being six, to be exact. The example of family relatives in religious life, including his uncle, Father Robert Keber, O.S.B., as well as priests and religious sisters at All Saints and Central Catholic, contributed to his request for seminary admission. In the summer of 1960, he contacted the Archdiocese to tell them of his intent. They recommended he register at St. Thomas Seminary in Kenmore, Washington. At the time, this was where seminarians completed their studies for the priesthood for the Portland Archdiocese. Father completed his Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy at St. Thomas in 1963 and his Master of Divinity in 1967. He admits that it did take him an extra year to finish seminary school. “At the seminary, as a college junior, the philosophy textbook is in Latin. Not that I’m using that as an excuse. The content was probably a bit overwhelming too.” 10 | Central Catholic Magazine
Father Murphy was ordained on May 20, 1967. “It was a tough weekend. Not that I’m trying to dampen the occasion,” he says as he begins the story surrounding his ordination. The ordination Mass was held Saturday morning at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. “(The) last song, as I’m going to the Cathedral from St. Vincent’s (hospital), and I’ll explain why, with my high school classmate John Bassett. The last song being played on the radio before I went into the Cathedral was ‘Colonel Bogey March’ from Bridge on the River Kwai. As a seminarian my summer job was working as a cashier at the dog track. Before every race at the dog track that same song was played. That’s how I earned my money paying for the seminary.” The song, a reminder: “I have a past,” Father adds with a smile. “The weekend started with the Mass, and with that song, going into the Cathedral for the ordination, there were four of us ordained.” On Sunday, May 21, Father celebrated his first Mass at All Saints. Then, on Monday his dad died at 7:55 a.m. Cornelius was diagnosed with cancer the previous December. That’s why Father had been at St. Vincent’s before his ordination Mass. “I just wanted to make sure they didn’t keep him alive just so he could be living when I was ordained. He had bronchial cancer. Camels. Unfiltered. Sign of the times.” Father Murphy’s first assignment took him to North Portland. “I was at Blessed Sacrament, NoPo, and it was a time of civil unrest, so not far away there were some buildings on fire as a statement of protest for the cause of civil rights. Then that fall to Holy Cross, and the following year to Central Catholic.” Father Murphy returned to Central Catholic as a member of the faculty in the fall of 1968. He taught religion and for the next 15 years he would grow in his role as an educator, serving also as a coach and counselor. One student, Chris Myers ‘84, who had Father as a counselor, remembers a typical session
with the good Monsignor was basically like the old TV game show, “$10,000 Pyramid,” but in reverse. Father Murphy in his clipped, monotone way of speaking, would say one word, usually posed as an interrogative, and you were supposed to extrapolate his meaning and respond in full thoughts and reflections. According to Chris, these sessions would usually go something like this: Murphy: Basketball? Chris: Yeah, it’s going OK, but our team is awful. I need to work on my jump shot. Murphy: Girlfriend? Chris: Nope, don’t have one. Wish I had one. Murphy: Prospects? Chris: Uh, no, unless you know something I don’t know, or unless my crush on Tatum O’Neal counts. Murphy: Priesthood? Chris: Um, no. I don’t think that’s in my future. I don’t really feel a calling. Plus, I like Tatum O’Neal too much. Murphy: College? Chris: I’m going. Not sure where yet. I guess I should take the SAT. Good talk, Father. Murphy: (nods, slight smirk) After a seven-year stint as the principal at Regis High School, Monsignor Murphy returned in 1990 to serve in the role of principal at Central Catholic. In 1995, he transitioned into the role of president, and in 2008, he was named President Emeritus. In his 50 years in the priesthood, Monsignor Murphy has served dozens of Portland area parishes but he says his home has always been Central Catholic. “I preferred to be here because of my experience of high school years. I would say I cherished them so I would want others to have that same experience.” Principal John Garrow ’76 said this of Father Murphy, “Working with him, I am forever amazed at how many people come to him to seek counsel and comfort. His parish is about 11,000 strong. So many graduates of Central Catholic see him as ‘their priest’. He usually does not disappoint.” His congregation is so large, he can be seen just about every weekend performing
baptisms, weddings, and funerals at churches all over the city and state. Oftentimes, more than one in a day! When asked about a tally of each ministry he has witnessed, he just laughs and gives this classic response, “I’ve performed one. The last one.” We called the Archdiocese to see if there are records kept on this, and there are at each parish. “I’m in too many parishes, don’t even do it,” he told us. Having served 20 parishes in the last 50 years, and with his affiliation at Central Catholic and Regis High School, we would guess the total number is in the thousands. If we are ever able to track down an official number, we will let you know. To each of these baptisms, weddings, and funerals, Father Murphy tends to arrive on his own time. He is notorious for being late. “Most everyone reading this tribute will have a story to tell about the Reverend being late for an occasion and being a member of the ‘all is forgiven’ club, but they will remember while shaking their heads and no doubt laughing,” Sister Jerome Zerr, O.S.B. says. Many tales are told of his lead foot and U-turns on Stark Street, all in the name of being on time. Sister Jerome says it should also be added that, “On the flip side of the coin is a man who is always there. [. . .] He can be counted on to be present when a family is in need of support – he is the Church for many.” When we asked him about his numerous commitments around town he said, “Some would say, ‘He tries to schedule too much in too little a span of time,’ but, ‘idle hands are the devil’s workshop,’ so I think I’m counting on the activity of ministry as covering for all the other flaws of nature.” Before he is seen hustling out of the main entrance at Central Catholic, each morning begins the same way, with his rounds of Communion across campus. He strolls around to every wing of the school, pointing and collecting staff for a quick blessing. After all his stops, he settles in for breakfast in the Development Office. He always has the same thing: oatmeal, a glass of orange juice, and two pieces of toast with the newspaper within arm’s reach. Jane Murphy recalls some “incidents” in the kitchen while she worked in the Business Office. “At times he can Spring 2017 | 11
have the toaster a bit too high, causing the fire alarm to go off, and while the entire school evacuates the building, he remains in the kitchen area of the Development Office, casually eating his breakfast while the firemen come in.” These little “incidents” have happened enough times that it has become a running joke every time there is a fire drill at school. “The smoke detector was directly above the toaster, so it’s not my fault. It was the placing of the smoke detector,” Father says with a smirk.
education, his wonderful relationships with his brother priests, his continued support for all who seek his counsel, and his unwavering fulfillment of his promise of obedience to the Church.
Father is definitely the most dedicated Bleacher Bum and supporter of Central Catholic athletics. He can often be seen at games away from the crowds, viewing from the corner. He has followed Central Catholic athletes all over the country as they competed at the collegiate and professional levels. He rattled off the names of Matt Santangelo ‘95, Mike Doleac ‘94, Joey Harrington ‘97, Galen Rupp ’05, Kate Benz ‘03, Kailee Johnson ‘13, and Jordan Reynolds ’13, just to name a few.
At its commencement in 2013, the University of Portland awarded its highest honor, the Christus Magister (Christ the Teacher) medal to Monsignor Murphy. The University put it best when they presented the award to him with these words,
Monsignor Murphy was an instrumental part of the recent capital campaign. The $12 million campaign has produced a beautiful multi-purpose building that links the Stark Street wing with the area east of the Library, enclosing the existing courtyard: The Monsignor Tim Murphy Center. It has been echoed by many how fitting it is that the new building on campus is named for him, a man who is viewed as the heart and soul of this school. We all know the many praises that the humble Father Murphy deserves. In more recent years, the wider community has recognized his lasting commitment to the Catholic community in Portland and beyond. In 2008, Father Murphy became Monsignor Murphy. It is through a nomination process that a priest is honored with the distinction of Monsignor. The Bishop of a Diocese selects a priest to be honored for his exceptional service to the church. The Archbishop’s nomination is sent to the Vatican for review and the Pope makes the final decision. Thinking back on his nomination of Father Murphy, Archbishop John Vlazny says he wanted to honor him for his commitment to Catholic 12 | Central Catholic Magazine
“For example,” Archbishop Vlazny says, “When the pastor died at St. John Fisher, I asked him (Father Murphy) to go; I thought there was a need (for him to be at the parish). Central Catholic was very mad at me. I got some nasty letters,” he said with a laugh.
This year we are especially pleased to honor an alumnus and neighbor for the first time, and we do so with enormous respect and affection for the gift this man’s life and work have been to teaching, faith, and service in Portland. As a teacher and administrator, he has been the absolute soul of Central Catholic High School for generations of students, alumni, parents, and friends. As a tireless servant of the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon he has surely baptized more children, celebrated more weddings, and presided over more funerals than any priest in Oregon. As a man utterly convinced of the holy genius of the message of Christ, he has used every iota of his energy and creativity to bring love and light and hope to more thousands of men and women and children than we can count. Any one of these three feats would be enough to publicly acclaim such a man… It is on that note that we sincerely say, congratulations to Father Murphy on 50 years of priestly life. You demonstrate for us what it means to glorify the Lord by your life. Thank you for sharing your vocational gift with all of us. - Article by Christina Kempster ’09
Memories of Monsignor Murphy Our mothers were in nursing school together. Our dads played on the same high school athletic teams. Our homes in All Saints parish were the length of several football fields from each other. Our births were just several months apart. So it was inevitable that we would share our childhood. One day while our parents were visiting, Tim and I went down to his basement where there was a children’s basketball hoop. I’m not sure how old we were – probably third or fourth grade. Tim always won the games. But for some reason this day I was ahead. And then I saw it. His face no longer had a smile. His eyes were hard and steely. I don’t remember who won. That’s not important. What I do remember is that I had bumped head-on into Tim’s competitive spirit. That competitive spirit was evident to his friends and teammates during his high school years at Central. Those of us who knew the adult Fr. Murphy, later Monsignor Murphy, realized that in the important matters of life, where competition would have been out of place and ugly, in him none existed. We saw only support, sympathy, and fraternity. But when appropriate, in games and athletic contests, still today we see that competitive spirit, with its unattractive edges long ago filed smooth, burning brightly in the 77-year-old boy. Joe Jacobberger ‘58 Congratulations! It has been an honor and a privilege to have known you for these many years since our teens as a classmate, teammate, supporter, and friend. Your spirit and dedication to your calling for 50 years and for your efforts for Central Catholic High School are truly amazing and inspiring and will never be forgotten. Steve Rei ’58
The family and friends of Central Catholic Class of 1976 are thankful for the time, fellowship, and blessings Fr. Murphy shared with us each year at Camp Howard on Labor Day. For over 20 years, parents, kids, and friends connected by our affiliation with Central would gather at Camp Howard for a weekend of fun in the woods and swimming in the pool. On Sunday, Fr. Murphy would make the trek to say Mass and spend the day. It was a highlight of the weekend as everyone anticipated his arrival, taking into account “Fr. Murphy Time,” so that we could all gather on the dining room stairs or at the campfire site with Mt. Hood in the background for Mass with Fr. Tim. Thank you Fr. Murphy for being part of these special family-time memories. Bill ’76 and Therese Leineweber Although eight years apart, Father Murphy and I were products of All Saints. My first memory of Father Murphy was pickup basketball at All Saints. On weekday afternoons, the grade school kids had the run of the courts. Weekends the high schoolers dominated and, if you were lucky, when needed they would pick a seventh or eighth grader to round out a team. But during Christmas holidays when all the college kids were home for vacation there was little chance of playing. I would sit on the sidelines and watch “Two Point Tim,” the crafty left-handed ball handler, and his buddies. Everyone knew Two Point had played at Central Catholic and was attending Santa Clara and then UP. It was unheard of for the college kids to pick a seveth or eighth grader to fill a team, but Two Point would make an effort to do it. What a thrill! No surprise that compassion and kindness have marked his 50 years a priest. Not many years later, I was honored to be an altar server at his first Mass as a priest and who could have imagined I would spend my last seven years in education working as President at Central Catholic with Two Point Tim, the Terror of the Gym. John Harrington ‘66 President 2008-2015 Monsignor Tim Murphy is the quintessential Catholic priest. He is truly a “man for all seasons!” He epitomizes what a priest should be - listening, caring, loving, and always willing to go out of his way and help in any way possible. He truly lives Christ’s gospel message: “Whatever you do to the least of My brothers that’s what you do unto Me.” He exemplifies the three F’s: Faith, Family, and Friends. You can call him Monsignor, you can call him Father, or you can call him Tim, but I am proud to call him Friend. Tom Welter Athletic Director 1977-1995 Dean of Students 1981-1995
Denny Bourdeau ‘58, and his wife Pat were married by Father Murphy in 1968 at Queen of Peace in North Portland. “I think we were the first of his classmates he married!?” Dennis Bourdeau ‘58 We are so eternally grateful that finally a building on this campus has been named for him. Fr. Murphy IS Central Catholic High School. We are just one family of several hundred who is blessed to have him as a personal friend who has married, baptized, and served at funerals for our family. Thank you for being there for us. Also thanks for my (Jane’s) first ever skydiving experience together and I am glad you went first out of the plane because what could possibly go wrong if a priest goes out first? Right? Bill ’58 and Jane Murphy The biggest thing I remember well about Father Murphy is that his office door was always open for any student who wanted to talk. He was always available for others. The kids loved him because he knew sports – every sport in season at the time, and he always had a smile! Tede Altenhofen Main Office Secretary, 1963-1989
Monsignor Murphy is a moving example of an obedient servant of the Catholic Church. Always willing to go where called. In 1972, the Sinnott family became known as the official Father Murphy Moving Company. It was then, when Nick, along with several other Central Catholic faculty members moved Monsignor (then Father) Murphy from the St. Charles Parish Rectory to the chaplain’s residence at Marylhurst Convent in Lake Oswego. On the designated day for each move, Monsignor Murphy, the almost never on-time person, would greet the movers at the door with his oatmeal spoon in hand, and not a box of belongings packed. Over the years, the moving company grew, and it became an annual June tradition for us, along with our four children, Kerry ’99, Colleen ’02, Megan ’04, and Patrick. The children would groan knowing the move was coming up, but not as much as the parishioners who had to say goodbye to their beloved, in-resident priest, Monsignor Murphy. The highlight of each moving day would be witnessing the members of the new parish community waiting with open arms for the arrival of Monsignor Murphy. Nick ’66 and Alisa Sinnott
If you would like to share a memory or congratulations with Monsignor Murphy, please e-mail Christina Kempster ’09 at ckempster@centralcatholichigh.org and we will pass it on. Thank you! Spring 2017 | 13
Faculty Profile: Teri Calcagno ’85 A longtime friend of the Central Catholic community has moved on to a new endeavor. We would be remiss not to bid Teri Calcagno ‘85 a fond farewell and thank her for the 25 years she spent working at Central Catholic. Teri attended Central Catholic, graduating in 1985. At graduation, she received the Christ the King Award. This recognition is bestowed on a student who has excelled in both the knowledge and practice of the Catholic faith, has demonstrated at school and in their parish a diligent application of faith, and is dedicated, enthusiastic, and willing to help others. After graduating from college, she spent a few years discerning her career path. At the time, she was working with at-risk youth in East Multnomah County and also providing alcohol and drug prevention and intervention in Columbia County schools. However, she felt the need to be rooted in one location and be able to connect with students on a more consistent basis. It was around this time in 1991, that a counseling position came available back at her alma mater and she jumped at the opportunity to return. It was just a few years later that she would transition into the role of college counselor, a position she has held for the past 20 years. “As a first generation college student, I don’t know if I would have gone to college if my counselor had not offered suggestions and got me thinking about it.” 14 | Central Catholic Magazine
She says she feels blessed to have had the opportunity to build and expand on the program already in place at Central Catholic. “I’d like to think I helped create a culture that recognized the value of all paths available to students to continue their education.” This was recognized by the people around her, Principal John Garrow ‘76 says, “She worked for all kids, not just the high achievers, to make sure their needs were being met at the next level. More than once I have seen students back after a year in college, asking her for help again. Sure enough, she would serve them.” Molly Reuscher, one of Teri’s colleagues in the counseling department said, “I look at the College Counseling program and marvel at what she has created. Her tireless efforts assisting students through college planning and admissions has had an impact on the future that we will never be able to quantify.” Teri continued her involvement in alcohol and drug prevention at Central Catholic as a moderator for the Options Through Awareness Club. She also served as a softball coach in 1992 and 1993, an assistant volleyball coach for the then freshman volleyball team from 1994-1997, and was involved in the Diversity Club and the Italian Club. “What I remember most about Teri,” John says, “is when I got here in 2009 and was in my office late in the afternoon and
evening that first year, I could usually count on another person being there (besides the custodians) and that was Teri. She always put in long hours to make sure families and students got the services they needed.” Teri says it still doesn’t seem real to no longer be at Central Catholic. “I miss the students, families, and my colleagues (although not having lunch duty has been a welcome change).” She made the decision this winter to take on a position that allows her to work from home so that she can care for her mother who suffers from dementia. “The disease is so unpredictable and an important reminder of how precious our time is with our loved ones.” Teri has helped guide thousands of students to their next chapter after Central Catholic. She has been a friendly presence around campus and we will miss seeing her smiling face every day. Good luck Teri!
Development Updates Annual Appeal
It is with a sense of genuine gratitude that we give this update on the Annual Appeal. We are humbled to find that support of Central Catholic is even stronger. This has been evidenced as well in the faithfulness of friends who are continuing to fulfill their pledges to the Capital Campaign in support of the improvements which were made to the school in 2015. Annual Appeal Goal $1.6 million Received to Date $1.5 million We are reconnecting with more and more of our alumni through social media and mailings and we are touched by the loyalty they feel to their alma mater here at 24th and Stark. The OCF Joseph E. Weston Public Foundation dollar-for-dollar match is still available for gifts made to the school’s endowment or to tuition assistance through the Annual Appeal by June 30, 2017. The Annual Appeal provides a concrete way for everyone who appreciates the value of a Central Catholic education to provide that gift to a student today.
Endowment
The value of the Central Catholic endowment fund as of February 28, 2017 is $12.2 million. A portion of the interest earned each year is distributed to the school in the form of scholarships, tuition assistance, and assistance with areas of greatest need. The distribution for the 2017-2018 school year is a record $510,000. Of this total, $431,287 will directly benefit our families through financial aid and scholarships. The remaining $78,713, earned through the Legacy Endowment, will assist with areas of greatest need. As the endowment fund grows each year, we will continue to see a rewarding return on our investment that can only be measured by our real investment: the students who benefit from endowment gifts. Thank you to all who support Central Catholic!
students 4 students Fundraiser
The student fundraiser brought in over $235,000 in donations and pledges for tuition assistance. This year’s campaign was a big success! The students’ hard work in raising funds was rewarded on Celebration Day: • Forty-six students earned their wings and flew to Disneyland for the day • Nearly 600 students enjoyed a double-feature at Canby Cinemas, thanks to Central Catholic graduate Chuck Nakvasil ’53, who generously donated his theater to Central Catholic for the day • Over 30 students chose to spend their day performing service at various sites around Portland. What a great way to celebrate as a community! Thank you to all who supported this annual cause.
Thank You $500+ Patron Level Sponsors: Anonymous B.P., Lester and Regina John Foundation Condon Motel Renee ‘83 and Scott Baumgartner Ron ‘67 and Terri Best Dan and Amanda Blaufus Carol Borowski Thyra Brooks John and Debra Burns Campbell Global Robert ‘82 and Linda Conratt D.L. Evans Bank Andy Delaporte and Pam Cornetta Jim ‘68 and Sherri Dille Chad and Tanya Elder Environmentally Conscious Recycling Dan Evans Judy Evers Frank and Julie Farrenkopf Lee and Eleanor Gibby Kerry and Brooks Gilley Stephen Gomez Carla Gonzales Duane and Sharen Graven Chris and Michele Grebisz Rick and Nancy Green Don ‘83 and Leslie Gritzmacher
Heavy-Duty Lighting Peter and Alison Horne Matt ‘88 and Chrissy Horne Tom and Karen Hughes Brent ‘72 and Mary Jacobs Marty and Allison Kehoe Matt and Patricia Kehoe Sara ‘91 and Jeff Kelly John and Lisa Kern Greg ‘65 and Polly Kocher Ken and Julie Lance John LeDoux ‘66 and Lisa Danger Frank ‘79 and Nicole Leipzig Sharon Lenz Andreas and Ann Loeffler Tim Logan and Marta Monetti Frank ‘63 and Cheryl Lolich Steve and Trese Lytle Joe ‘78 and Anne Manning Mark Bernert Tugboat Company, Inc. Jerry and Connie Mason Mark ‘73 and Amy Mathews Merle and Mindy Mayer John and Julie McAllister Bob and Mickey Meyer Miller Nash Graham & Dunn LLP Gregg Miller ‘66 and Chris Howell-Miller
Dan and Molly Jo Mullen Molly ‘85 and Jeff Paustian Robert Pinder Elisabeth Porter Richard D. Mercer, DMD Mark and Charlene Riley Rothert Insurance, Mark Rothert ‘69 Ron ‘62 and Johanna Rust Sheridan Fruit Co. John Sherrett ‘68 Gary Simon Terry and Jane Slingsby Spirit Media Calvin and Hannelore Swartley Pat ‘73 and Susan Terrell Randy Turner Joe Van Haverbeke ’58 Aimee Virnig ‘83 Patrick Welly and Merrill Weyerhauser Paul ‘69 and Rosemary Westby Peter and Aira Williams Elizabeth Workman Pamela ‘85 and John Zuckerman Zupan’s Market
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Hall of Fame 2017 At Central Catholic, we are blessed with a rich history and a tradition of excellence. But at the heart of what makes Central Catholic such an incredible place are the people - the men and women who attend our school, who teach, volunteer, and commit time, resources, and passion to making this school the amazing community it is. This year, we recognized 24 new inductees to the Central Catholic Hall of Fame. In January, we gathered together for a celebration and to recognize the lasting impact their accomplishments have had on Central Catholic, our community, and our world. Three groups of people were honored – Athletic, Civic, and Special Achievement. Kenny Hettrich ‘70 played basketball all four years at Central Catholic with two years on the varsity squad. He boasts the highest rebound average per game in Central Catholic history with 12.2. His senior year, the 1969-1970 season had the greatest win/loss record in school history, 25-2, only losing two games by a total of 3 points! He had a standout senior season and was a West Coast Regional All-American in 1970. That year, he was also named First Team AllState, First Team All-League, and First Team All-State Catholic Team. He went on to play basketball for the University of Portland. Kenny now owns a company that sells architectural and industrial street lighting called the Hy-Light Group. Rick Lorenz began his coaching career more than 40 years ago at St. Mary’s Academy. Never coaching volleyball before, he didn’t expect much, but walked away that year with his first state championship. Now he has tallied a match record of 1,242 wins and 194 losses, which he points out is an 86.3% win average. Rick and his teams have appeared in 22 state championship games with 11 wins. Rick attributes the continued success of the Central Catholic volleyball program to his dedicated staff. He says, “No one coach can do it alone. My staff’s expertise and camaraderie have helped me continue coaching for as many years as I have.” Rick’s most recent accolade was being inducted into the National Federation of High Schools Hall of Fame in 2015. Rick was hired as a religion teacher in 1988 and has taught art at Central Catholic since 1989. He has two sons who are Central Catholic grads, Jamie ’06 and Luke ’09. Denny Moyer ‘57 is regarded by many boxing experts as the best boxer to come out of the state of Oregon. He became a professional boxer after graduating from Central Catholic. He defeated world champions Sugar Ray Robinson, Emile Grifith, and Benny “Kid” Paret. Denny retired from boxing in 1975 with an incredible 97-384 ledger. He was inducted in the Oregon Sport’s Hall of Fame in 1983 and the World Boxing Hall of Fame in 2001. He was married and had three daughters. Denny passed away in 2010.
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Galen Rupp ’04 actually started his athletic career on the soccer team and was only moonlighting on the cross country team. He caught the bug and committed to cross country full time his sophomore year. By his senior year, the team was state champions! He was the National High School Athlete of the Year in 2004. He went on to participate in cross country and track at University of Oregon. He was an NCAA Division I Academic All-American of the Year in 2009. That same year he also received the Bowerman Award, which is the nation’s top award for collegiate track and field. He is an NCAA, Olympic Trials, USA Junior, and American record holder in the 3,000, 5,000, and 10,000 meter races. He competed in the last three Olympics and was a silver medalist in the 10,000 meter in 2012 and a bronze medalist in the marathon in 2016. Galen is married to Keara and has three children.
The 1950 Tennis Team is the only tennis team in Central Catholic history to be state champions. And not only did they take state, but they took first place in both the singles and doubles matches; not an easy task. While several of these teammates have since passed away, it’s clear that this group of men shared a great bond. Jack Altstock ’53† • Jerry Doyle ’52† • Jim Flynn ’51† Burke Mims ’50 • Ed Wilkins ’50
The 1989 Girls’ Golf Team is another amazing team. This group won the first of three consecutive state championships and went undefeated from 1988-1991. Tracy Cone also won the individual state championship that year. The team had four golfers finish in the top ten: Tracy Cone, Cappy Mack, Amy Lawrence, and Karly Mills. This 1989 team still holds the state record for 18 and 36 holes. Christina Smith ’91 • Cappy Mack ’89 • Tracy Cone ’90 Amy Lawrence ’91 • Karly Mills ’91 • Meg Weber ’92 Coach: Nicole Kintz
Matt Chapman ‘68 was salutatorian, Editor in Chief of the Rampart, Managing Editor of the Scepter, and a member of the chess and debate teams during his time here. He points out that he is one of a few Hall of Fame inductees to never play a sport during his time at Central Catholic. He went on to be valedictorian at University of Portland and headed off to Law School at the University of Oregon. He was the chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CFI ProServices. Later he was the president and CEO of Centrisoft Corporation. He currently is the CEO of Northwest Evaluation Association, known as NWEA, a not-for-profit education services organization. He is married with two sons, who both graduated from Central Catholic, Ricky ’05 and Patrick ’09. John Faherty ‘56 spent his years enrolled here as a member of student council and on the football team. He admits that he almost didn’t attend Central Catholic; he was enrolled at Jefferson when Father Zenner came to his home and insisted that he attend Central Catholic. His early career was centered on insurance and banking. He was vice president of Far West Federal Savings and Loan and president of Portland Insurance Agency. In 1979, John served on the Central Catholic Board of Directors when they decided to go co-ed. He also served on the Oktoberfest planning committee and he worked with John Shepard to establish the school’s endowment fund. John has been married to Marilyn since 1959. They have six children, three of whom are Central Catholic grads. Joe Ferguson ‘52 graduated from Central Catholic and headed to Santa Clara University where he graduated cum laude from the Business School. Upon graduation, he joined the Marine Corp where he served in Japan and the Philippines from 1956-1958. He spent his professional life in finance, working as a registered representative for Dean Witter and Company, as vice president of Herron Northwest/Piper Jaffay, and finished his career as president and registered investment advisor at Ferguson and Wellman. He has also served on the Board of Directors at Central Catholic. Joe is married with five children and 19 grandchildren. John Harrington ‘66 served in student government all four years and played football. He went on to play football at University of Oregon and returned to Central Catholic upon graduation to teach and coach. John would teach and coach at Barlow High School for eleven years and then David Douglas, where he was assistant principal and later principal from 1991-2004. He was recognized for the school’s excellence in curriculum leadership and was a national principal of the year finalist. John returned to Central Catholic in 2008 as the school’s president and oversaw the Monsignor Murphy Center project. John is married with three children, all of whom graduated from Central Catholic, Joey ’97, Mike ’01, and Nick ’03.
Fr. Joe Peixotto ‘50 passed up an engineering job at Boeing and a commission in the Air Force to join the Old College postulancy at Notre Dame. He was ordained a Holy Cross priest in 1961. Later that year he arrived in East Pakistan, where he was assigned as a teacher at Notre Dame College, Dhaka. He then served as principal for over 25 years. Fr. Peixotto has spent more than 50 years serving the community in Bangledesh and is still there today. He says his parents, sister, and brother-in-law have taken on a major share in the missionary work that is attributed to him. Peter Stott ‘62 is the president of Columbia Investments and is also the executive chairman of Market Express, a regional transportation company. In addition, he served as the vice chairman and a principal of the real estate private equity firm ScanlanKemperBard Companies from 2005 to 2010 and later as CEO. Peter was co-founder, former president, and CEO of Crown Pacific from 1988 to 2004. He serves as a member on the board of trustees at Portland State University, a Founders Circle Member of SOLVE, and serves on the boards of Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans and the National Committee of the Performing Arts Kennedy Center. Peter is married and has a daughter, Preston. Fr. Joseph Neuville was ordained a priest in 1946 by Archbishop Edward Howard. He was assigned to Central Catholic in 1947 and spent two decades here as a teacher, vice principal, and principal. Fr. Neuville also served as the pastor of St. James, St. Joseph, Immaculate Conception, and St. John the Baptist. In his obituary, Monsignor Dennis O’Donovan said, “Father Neuville was noted for his love of Catholic education, his hard work, and his ability to handle large and challenging parishes;” skills that were undoubtedly cultivated from his early years here at Central Catholic. Alisa Sinnott grew up on a chicken, apple, and hop farm in St. Paul, Oregon. She says her parents and grandparents modeled a life of service to others. It was through their example that she had the desire to take on the role as the first Director of Christian Service at Central Catholic and implement this new program. During her 21 years in this position, she worked with more than 4,200 students and partnered with the local and global community to provide more than 336,000 hours of service to those in need. Alisa has been recognized by the Catholic Youth Organization, Special Olympics, Oregon Health Care Association, Providence Center for Medically Fragile Children, and the Blanchet House. Alisa met her husband Nick, Class of 1966, when they both taught here in the 70s. They have four children – Kerry ‘99, Colleen ‘02, Patrick, and Megan ‘04. You can watch the video about all our inductees on the Central Catholic website. Spring 2017 | 17
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