Winter 2019 by Central Catholic Magazine

SAVE THE DATE!

2019 RAM OPEN FRIDAY, AUGUST 2, 2019

Heron Lakes Golf Course • Noon Shotgun Start

Four-person scramble followed by dinner and awards ceremony. More information coming soon.

“Who are those guys anyway?” Identify the students above, submit your guesses, and the winner will be chosen in a random drawing in March. Contact the Development Office with your guess: alumni@centralcatholichigh.org • 503.230.1056

Congratulations to Ed Higgins ’58 for correctly identifying the students in this picture which was published in the summer issue of the Central Catholic Magazine. Dave Morgus ’58, Phil Webb ’58 , Joe Kremers ’58, and Mike Reynolds ’59

R E U N I O N S

Save the Date! Class of 1949 • 70-Year Reunion Class of 1959 • 60-Year Reunion Class of 1969 • 50-Year Reunion Class of 1979 • 40-Year Reunion Saturday, August 3, 2019 5:00 p.m. Central Catholic Campus Register online: centralcatholichigh.org. ••• Would you like to plan your reunion? Class of 1989 • 30-Year Reunion Class of 1999 • 20-Year Reunion Please contact Sara Wright, Director of Alumni and Parent Engagement, 503.230.1056 ext. 1243 if you are interested in organizing your reunion.

Features: On the Cover

Illustrator Leo Zarosinski ‘05 brings to life the adventures of “Flat” Murphy. Read the article on page 9.

Volume 26 • Number 1 • Winter 2019 Central Catholic Magazine is a publication of Central Catholic High School 2401 SE Stark Street • Portland, Oregon 97214 503.230.1056 • centralcatholichigh.org

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Leadership Rev. Msgr. Timothy Murphy ’58, President Emeritus Colin McGinty, President John Garrow ’76, Principal Ellie Dir, Vice President of Advancement Board of Directors Gina Hill, Chair Matt Chapman ’68 Br. William Dygert CSC, Ex-Officio Fr. Jeff Eirvin Tim Fleischmann ’79 Harry Hanna ’93 Therese Leineweber Colin McGinty Jonathan McGowan ’92 Molly Paustian ’85 Sarah Petrone ’94 Ellen Ridgeway Char Riley Paul Scarlett Jo Willhite, Ex-Officio Bill Winter ’58 Publisher/Layout and Design Jolyn Winczewski Director of Scholarships and Publications Contributing Writer Christina Kempster ’09 Editing Team Cindy Hart Christina Kempster ’09 Elaine Payne

THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME

Presidents’ Dinner and Auction Page 7

Adventures of “Flat” Murphy Page 8

Contributing Photographers Christina Kempster ’09 Ed McReynolds Monsignor Tim Murphy ’58 Katie Prentiss Central Catholic High School is accredited by the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools, The Western Catholic Education Association, and The Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Central Catholic Mission Statement

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.

Student Profile: Ella Ferrero Page 13

Notice of non-discrimination as it applies to students and employees at Central Catholic High School:

Central Catholic High School admits students of any race, color, national, and ethnic origin to all of the rights, privileges, programs, and activities accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national, or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other school administered programs. Likewise, Central Catholic High School does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, national or ethnic origin, or gender.

Alumni Updates Page 14

From the President It is remarkable how quickly things move forward. Just like that, we’ve begun the second semester of the school year. One of the great joys of this transition was the holiday season. At Central Catholic, the holiday season is always something of a homecoming; a time when we welcome back so many recent alumni who come to visit and share stories with familiar faces. Many have completed their first semester at college, some have begun their professional careers, and others have spent time traveling and learning about other parts of our country and our world. It is deeply gratifying to hear how well they feel they were prepared for this next step. More importantly, these newly minted alumni are not only finding success in their academic or professional pursuits, but also in finding ways to be active in their own communities. I believe as a school, we must not simply work to prepare our students for their next academic chapter; we need to aim to prepare them for life, a life lived with a sense of purpose and intention. The Roman philosopher Lucius Annaeus Seneca said, “If a man knows not what harbor he seeks, any wind is the right wind.” What I hear from our recent graduates is that they have a vision and are staying focused on the future. They may get off course from time to time, but we will always be here at 24th and Stark to help them get back on course, to their calling. This is not a new concept at Central Catholic; the idea of living a purposeful life is in our mission. I am privileged to meet with many alumni, some of whom I’ve known for a long time and others I met more recently. I am always impressed with how these men and women have made such a positive impact on our community. The professional accomplishments of our alumni are truly remarkable, but it’s often their quiet, less visible work that is most impressive. As they serve on nonprofit boards, volunteer their time, and offer their financial resources to support the mission of organizations that help build our community, our alumni are making an incredible impact. One such alumnus, who represents a true leader of character, devoting his professional life in the service to the development of young men and women, is our principal John Garrow ‘76. I have been privileged to work alongside John these past two years and have witnessed firsthand his leadership and commitment to our students and seen the effect it has in their lives. It’s for this reason that it was so bittersweet when we announced his plan to retire at the end of this school year. John has served this community with incredible commitment to our school’s mission and has led by always remaining focused on the student. Our school is stronger because of John’s leadership and I could not be more grateful to him. In the ten years Garrow has served as principal, Central Catholic has experienced great growth in the realms of curriculum and professional development. The school has become a leader in inclusive education with the development of our student support services and RAMS Program. The future of Central Catholic is stronger because of his efforts. Thank you, John, for all that you have contributed to Central Catholic High School. We wish you the best as you prepare to take this next exciting step. (Please stay tuned for a full article on John in the summer issue of this magazine.) I also offer my sincere thanks to the many loyal and supportive alumni, parents, and friends of our great school. Your support of our mission allows us to continue this important work and allows us to continue making such a positive impact on our community. Sincerely, Colin McGinty, President 2 | Central Catholic Magazine

RAMS HELP RESETTLE REFUGEE FAMILY IN PORTLAND

A group of ten students and five adults stream in and out of an apartment in SE Portland. The group is unloading a truck full of donated household items and moving them into an apartment for a family of six who is arriving that night from Eritrea, a country in East Africa. Central Catholic’s Rams for Life club spearheaded this labor of love to resettle a refugee family in Portland. The club’s mission is to celebrate and support human life, especially the most vulnerable in our society. The group hopes to inspire in the Central Catholic community an even deeper sense of being made in God’s image. At the beginning of the school year, the group focused many of its conversations on the refugee crisis around the world. Religion teacher Sister Grace Marie Horan, FSE says the club saw a refugee simulation done at St. Ignatius Parish and was inspired to act. Students worked with the Central Catholic administration to set up their own refugee simulation on campus in the Weston Commons. “The topic [hits] close to home because some of our students experience the reality of being refugees or immigrants in their own background,” said Sister Grace Marie. After this experience, the club decided to move forward with sponsoring a refugee family through a partnership with Catholic Charities. Rams for Life was tasked with providing all the necessities for furnishing a home and got the Central Catholic community involved. “I feel that it is important to serve in any way you can, to care for others that would appreciate the help,” said senior Gavin Griswold. “There is a close spiritual connection I feel every time I dedicate time to serving, and this project gave me an opportunity to fulfill that.” The outpouring of help and support was tremendous. Rams for Life collected food, kitchen items, furniture, bedding, bathroom supplies, and games for the children. Students, staff, and members of Catholic Charities worked diligently to unload all the materials and assemble them into a move-in-ready home for the family. “It was a humbling experience putting together a home for a refugee family,” said Danyelle Ramsey, Assistant Principal, Campus Ministry. “It helped me to recognize the ways that I can use my privilege for good in the world. I appreciated seeing our Central Catholic community work together to create a home that was not only functional, but also warm, welcoming, and comfortable.”

Office of Advancement Updates NOTE FROM ELLIE DIR

In my first six months at Central Catholic, a number of people have asked me about my title, Vice President of Advancement. “What does that mean?” they ask. “Aren’t you the person in charge of fundraising? Isn’t that the same as the Director of Development?” It’s true. My role does encompass anything having to do with fundraising here at Central Catholic. It also encompasses development. So what is the difference between “development” and “advancement?” Where does fundraising fit into the picture? Does it really matter which term is used, or are we just quibbling over semantics? So, here’s how I explain the difference. The Development Office’s sole reason for existing is to raise funds for Central Catholic. The time my team and I spend cultivating and soliciting our supporters is fundraising; fundraising is a function of development. Part of my role is to oversee the organization of all fundraising efforts by board members, volunteers, and members of our development team. While not everyone who works in the Development Office is involved in direct fundraising, (i.e. some record gifts and manage data, some manage volunteers, and some run events) all work together to raise money for our school. Anyone who raises money for Central Catholic has to be able to communicate with our constituents about why they should support our mission. This is why our team includes a director of publications as well as a communications coordinator who, respectively, manage all externally facing publications and marketing collateral, including the website and social media. Our development efforts here at Central Catholic focus primarily on our Annual Appeal, Parent Investment Program (full cost to educate), Students 4 Students, the Presidents’ Dinner and Auction, as well as campaigns for capital projects and our endowment. None of these would be successful without our marketing and communications colleagues. So, what is advancement? Simply put, the purpose of an Advancement Office is, by its very nature, to advance the mission of the school from these various perspectives. Aided by a strong partnership with our Admissions Office, advancement comprises all efforts pertaining to development, alumni relations, volunteerism, marketing, and communications; including publications, website, and social media. While we are still transitioning from a strictly development model to a more all-encompassing advancement model, we feel the change will allow us to both raise more money, and be more strategic in advancing the mission of Central Catholic. While the sign outside our office still says “Development” (at least for the time being), our transition to “Advancement” begins with the addition of two new colleagues.

WELCOME

It is a privilege to introduce Sara Wright, (L) Director of Alumni and Parent Engagement and Alaina Hill, (R) Advancement Coordinator. In addition to overseeing the Presidents’ Dinner and Auction and Students 4 Students, Sara will be the primary point of contact for Alumni Relations and our Volunteer Program. Having recently earned an MBA in NonProfit Management from the University of Portland, Sara has extensive non-profit experience, including roles at the Rose Festival Association and The Oregon AIDS Education and Training Center. A graduate of George Fox University, Alaina’s primary focus will be event related, although she will also provide support for other Advancement Office functions. Welcome to the Ramily, Sara and Alaina!

STARK TALKS

TED is a nonprofit devoted to the spread of ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks. In October, Central Catholic hosted our own version of TED Talks. The inaugural Stark Talks was launched for the purpose of spreading Central Catholic’s academic mission beyond the classroom, highlighting our teachers and students,

as well as building community amongst our alumni, parents, past parents, and friends. Social Studies teachers Geoff Stuckart and Steve Halligan treated the audience to a video of students modeling how to conduct a civilized, informed, non-partisan discussion on a hot-button issue. Students were required to gather information and present both sides of this topic, which in this case was immigration, chosen because of its political and cultural significance. After the video, guests formed small groups and discussed immigration in the manner modeled in the student video. The concluding moments of the evening were spent in a large group discussion. Thanks to Ryan Johnson ’96 and Oregon Sports Beat, the entire evening was live-streamed to include participants from across the country. (If you’d like to view a replay of the first Stark Talks, it is available on our website.) The first Stark Talks attracted an audience of about 80 people, among them parents of current students and Central Catholic alumni, representing every decade of the school’s existence, except for the 1940s. In a post-event survey, one audience member commented, “I loved the gender and age mix. It was beautiful.” Others were grateful for the opportunity to share their views and have respectful conversations about a topic of national and local importance. All respondents agreed that seeing what Central Catholic students were learning in the classroom was one of the best parts of the evening. The second Stark Talks is scheduled to occur on Wednesday, May 22 in the Weston Commons. For more information on the topic, watch your e-mail and Central Catholic’s social media. If you have ideas for future topics, feel free to share them by e-mailing alumni@centralcatholichigh.org. We hope to see you there!

CREATE YOUR LEGACY

Central Catholic provided many great memories while I was attending high school. But, as life continued I realized that Central and the Catholic teachings I learned were a significant part of my foundation as a person and how I view and live life today. One key factor was the many individuals from the very top of the school to so many others who made a meaningful difference in my life. Why have we set up a legacy gift? Giving back, and leaving a legacy are fundamental to being human. My wife, Merilee, and I want to help others experience the authentic and meaningful difference Central Catholic makes in one’s life. - Bob Fahlman ’76 Including Central Catholic in your will or trust today can make a powerful impact on tomorrow’s students and allows you to: • Make a significant gift without impacting your current income • Provide a charitable tax deduction for your estate • Ensure the best possible education and opportunities for future generations of students To learn more about how you can invest in the future of Central Catholic High School, contact Ellie Dir, Vice President of Advancement: 503.230.1056 ext. 1258 or edir@centralcatholichigh.org. You can also visit our website: centralcatholichigh.giftlegacy.com Winter 2019 | 3

Our RAM in Rome Many of you may have noticed that Monsignor Tim Murphy ‘58 was absent this fall from his usual post at Central Catholic High School. He was off “on assignment,” as he likes to say, in Rome, studying at the Institute of Continuing Theological Education, Pontifical North American College. Attending the program came about because of the generosity of many Central Catholic families. The gift of a travel voucher for Monsignor Murphy’s fiftieth anniversary of priestly ordination helped provide the means for this journey. However, the idea for this trip was planted long before. “I have thought about Rome for my entire life. From a very young age, the parish 4 | Central Catholic Magazine

priest at All Saints, Father Thomas Tobin, traveled to Rome every year and I was always curious about him being in Rome. Even from that age,” Monsignor Murphy says. “[Father Tobin] would come back with holy cards reflecting whatever the occasion was. I remember that 1950 was a Holy Year and he brought back holy cards for all of the people in the parish in honor of the Holy Year.” So, you might say, it was a dream come true for Monsignor Murphy that his room on the campus of the Pontifical North American College had a view of St. Peter’s Basilica, the square a short twelve minute walk away.

“I think I wanted to be, as they say, where the action was and is: The Church of the past and Church of the present. We are identified as the Roman Catholic Church. The center of our identity, geographically, claiming to be Rome and hopefully, spiritually, it is in the heart of each of us.” The modules of study that he enrolled in focused on the history and creation of mosaics and their importance in the Church and region. Monsignor’s first module took him on a five-day trip to Jordan, which he described as a “second-world country.” He and his fellow students, priests from all over the world, visited multiple Church-related archeological sites. The stops included Mount Nebo, the purported site of

Moses’ death before he entered the Promised Land, and the Jordan River, which is the claimed site of the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist. It also included Machaerus, the site of the beheading of John the Baptist. Keeping with the theme of the module, the group also visited a mosaic studio that is run by Caritas Internationalis. This organization, inspired by Gospel values and Catholic social teaching, responds to disasters, promotes integral human development, and advocates in the causes of poverty and conflict. At the mosaic studio, Caritas is instructing refugees from Syria, Iraq, and Lebanon in the art of mosaic design with the hope that it will become a source of income for them. While in Jordan, Monsignor Murphy also had the opportunity to travel south to Petra, one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world. Petra is a series of handhewn caves, temples, and tombs carved in sandstone. “I don’t think I can adequately describe it,” Monsignor Murphy told us. “As they say, ‘You have to be there’,” he said. You may however recognize it from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.

The Pontifical University of Sant’Anselmo

“Thirty-five years ago, I tried to go [to Petra] from Israel, when I was there for a summer study program. I got as far as the Allenby Bridge to cross from Israel to Jordan, but I wasn’t allowed in because I didn’t have a permit. So that made it more of a goal of being able to see this construct this time around.” Monsignor Murphy shared photos during this time of his head wrapped in a yellow scarf, a departure from his signature bucket hat. He explained, “There was a hand-out at the airport when we arrived which included a scarf. The intent of the scarf was so that you could be identified if you were in a large group setting. In Jordan, someone didn’t have a hat. So I gave them my hat and wore the scarf on my head. Sun shield.” Monsignor Murphy and his classmates finished out their time in Jordan in Madaba, an ancient city that is known for its sixth-century map of the Holy Land. On one of the final days there, the group concelebrated Mass at the Church of St. John the Baptist in Madaba. Afterward, the community held a reception for its visitors. “At the reception, they had about ten bagpipes, which shocked me. I couldn’t imagine bagpipes in Jordan. So these people are out there dancing, so several of us got out there and danced too,” Monsignor Murphy said with a grin.

Petra

The group arrived back in Rome just in time for the canonization of seven people including Archbishop Oscar Romero and Pope Paul VI, the latter having had an impact on Monsignor Murphy throughout his life. “Pope Paul VI was the pope at the concluding years of the Second Vatican Council. I’ve always cherished the writings of the Second Vatican Council because I’ve always felt that they project the Church in a proactive and positive light.” Pope Francis presided over the canonization Mass along with hundreds of Bishops and thousands of priests, including Monsignor Murphy. The Vatican says there were 70,000 people at the canonization ceremony in St. Peter’s Square. “The fact that I was able to be present for that, in view of my respect for Pope Paul VI, I thought was a good moment,” Monsignor Murphy said. The Ramily truly is everywhere. Monsignor Murphy was able to meet up with Mark ‘74 and Karen Pinder who traveled from Glasgow, Scotland. The group enjoyed an afternoon in St. Peter’s Square together. With that, Monsignor Murphy’s first session of studies came to a close. On his “gap” weekend, he and two new priest friends flew to Malta. Located in

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the Mediterranean Sea, Malta is an archipelago between Sicily and the North African coast. “Paul the apostle was shipwrecked there so it has some scriptural significance.” We asked if there was anything else of note in Malta, to which Monsignor Murphy replied with a grin, “Pretty good nightlife.” Back in Rome, Monsignor Murphy had the opportunity to connect with Jojo Ellis ’16 and Austin Hill ’18, who were both studying abroad for the semester at John Cabot University. The group met up on a few occasions for dinner and technology support for Monsignor Murphy. The next session continued their focus on mosaics. Monsignor Murphy was able to tour the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel. His group toured the Vatican Mosaic Studio and spoke with its director. He attended Mass at the tomb of St. Peter in St. Peter’s Basilica and concluded that week with tours of churches and minor basilicas in Trastevere, which is on the Tiber River south of Vatican City. The group’s major traveling for the session took them to explore Sicily. The pack of priests was able to see Mt. Etna, an active volcano in the area, visit a winery, and explore Erice, a village once mentioned in Virgil’s Aeneid.

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“We left one of the guys at Erice. We got down almost to the bottom and then went, ‘Oops’, and went back up and got him. There were two guys who were almost always late. You can guess one of them,” Father Murphy said with a laugh. “He was always about two minutes behind me. I think the group thought, ‘Well Murphy’s on [the bus]. He’s always going to be the last one so everybody must be here.’ That’s what I was thinking they were thinking. But this time it wasn’t me.” Their final stop on the trip was Palermo, the capital of Sicily. Located on the Tyrrhenian Sea, it is a port city. “I did a lot of walking in Palermo. It’s a port, so it has heavy commercial shipping. I walked in the shipping area.” He recalled with a chuckle, “Twice. Twice in my walk I was stopped by people asking for directions in Italian. I looked at them and said, ‘English?’” Upon their return to Rome, the group concluded their class on mosaics with visits to the Papal major basilica, St. Mary Major, and minor basilicas of St. Prassede and St. Pudenziana. Monsignor Murphy said, “All filled with mosaics. The mosaics could be in the dome, sanctuary, sometimes in the flooring. So the significance of the mosaic is, one piece missing mars the whole mosaic. That is representative of

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the Church. One member missing, it is not complete.” Monsignor Murphy’s “assignment” in Rome came to an end in mid-November. With him, Monsignor brought back hundreds of holy cards of Pope Francis to distribute to every student at Central Catholic, reminiscent of his mentor, Father Thomas Tobin, and the token Monsignor Murphy received as a child that sparked his curiosity about Rome. When students asked Monsignor about his seven-week trip, he told them that he wishes everyone had the opportunity to travel abroad, particularly to sites relating to the faith. “Geographically [these places are] distant from us, but still at the heart of our being Catholic,” he says.

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Prayer card distributed to students

Mark your calendars for the Twenty-Fourth Annual Presidents’ Dinner and Auction on April 27, 2019. We will have dinner, silent and live auctions, plus exciting new raffles and an after party to include more of our Ramily! This year is special, as Central Catholic High School reaches a milestone. Eighty years ago, we opened our doors in 1939 and our story began. That same year, another great story was released in theaters — The Wizard of Oz. It told of the journey of its characters discovering heart, brains, and courage, and the friendships gained along the way. With that in mind, The Wizard of Oz is the inspiration behind our 2019 auction theme, THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME. There are many ways you can be a part of THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME: • Attend the Auction: Join your community in great food and drink with the opportunity to bid on live and silent items. Tickets are $125 each, with a table of 10 for $1,250 or a President’s Table with many additional perks for $2,000. • Attend the WICKED After Party! This year we will have an after party with a DJ, drinks, and more items to bid on! The after party is included in your auction ticket, or can be purchased separately for $25. • Auction Sponsor: When the auction is underwritten, all proceeds directly benefit students and their families. There are many levels of sponsorship, including $2,500, $5,000, $10,000, $20,000 and $40,000. Benefits include auction tables, recognition in the catalog, on our social media pages, and throughout the evening. We can also customize your giving. Just contact the Advancement Office to create a level of giving that makes sense for you! • Catalog Advertisement: Promote your business or recognize your family! Ads range from business card size to full page in our catalog. • Donate items: We are looking for everything from gift cards to vacation homes, and sporting events or airline tickets. It is easier than you think to ask a business or friend who has something to contribute to support Central Catholic’s mission. • Volunteer: Join a committee, volunteer on auction day, or help from home. We appreciate any time that you can give. You will be working with dedicated people like yourself who will make this event memorable! Questions? Contact Sara Wright, Director of Alumni and Parent Engagement at 503.230.1056 ext.1243 or swright@centralcatholichigh.org.

CENTRAL CATHOLIC RAFFLE

Where is YOUR Oz?

Create your own dream vacation anywhere in the world! Book an adventure with $10,000 in Visa gift cards AND up to $10,000 in travel vouchers. $100 per ticket • Only 1,500 tickets to be sold. • Retail Value: $20,000 Purchase tickets online or call 503.230.1056 Drawing will be held at Central Catholic High School, April 27, 2019 at 9:00 p.m. Need not be present to win! Winner is subject to all Federal and State income taxes based on the market value of the prize awarded. Winner must supply their social security number and fill out a W-9 form to claim their prize. Winter 2019 | 7

The Adventures of “Flat” Murphy Seattle EditionE Above from L-R: Tala Feimoefiafi ‘20, Anna Donnelly ‘20, “Flat”Murphy, Ellie Hylland ‘19 and Lily Wilson ‘21

This fall, the football team hit the road to Seattle to take on another Catholic school powerhouse, Eastside Catholic. Unfortunately, Monsignor Tim Murphy ’58 was unable to make the trip north.

••• Friday morning. (Don’t worry, “Flat” Murphy didn’t drive!) Their goal on day one: meet and catch up with two alums who now live in the Seattle area.

As the dutiful leader to a very large and always growing congregation, Monsignor Murphy is often booked on weekends celebrating the baptism, wedding, and funeral Masses of many Catholics in Portland.

“Flat” Murphy and his posse made it by midday to meet with Lou Gellos ‘72. If this name sounds familiar, it’s because Lou spent many years working in broadcast journalism as a sports reporter and anchor in Portland and Seattle. When we sat down for lunch with Lou, we learned that the four-time Emmy winner got his broadcasting start right here at Central Catholic reading the morning announcements.

In his absence, a very familiar face took Monsignor Murphy’s place. In fact, you might say an identical face. What began as a Development Office joke, soon came to life, when a life-size cardboard cutout of Monsignor Tim Murphy arrived at 24th and Stark. And so,

•••  Leo Zarosinski ’05 is an illustrator based in Portland. His illustrations have been featured in the social media feeds for KFC and Coca Cola and he works closely with advertising agencies like Wieden+Kennedy and 72andSunny as a storyboard artist. His work has been published in the Portland Mercury, Travel Portland magazine, and Seattle Weekly. He and his wife, Kelly (Mathews) ’05, have two sons, Oliver and Michael.

the adventures of “Flat” Murphy began. Modeled after the idea of Flat Stanley, our “Flat” Murphy goes out on the road when the real Monsignor Murphy is on his own assignments. “Flat” Murphy’s objective: attend the Ramily tailgate party and football game in Seattle. He and his travel companions, Vice President of Advancement Ellie Dir and Communications Coordinator Christina Kempster ‘09, began their journey early on

“Somehow the school knew that I was into broadcasting. In fact, I still have the picture someone took of me sophomore year reading the announcements over the PA in the morning (left). One year, they asked me if I would do the PA announcing for basketball games in the Memorial Gym. I said, ‘Oh, okay sure. I’ll do that.’ After graduating, Lou headed off to Washington State’s journalism school. He got his degree and returned to Portland, working at KGW-TV in production. “I was the floor Winter 2019 | 9

director for Jack Capell and Ivan Smith; the pioneers of television. Then, an opportunity came up. It really is one of those stupid Hollywood stories. An opportunity arose and someone was sick and someone couldn’t fill the slot. And they said, ‘Remember Lou and his semester abroad in Spokane? He was on the air there. Let’s see if he wants to do it.’ And there was a full year where I worked a full seven days a week. I worked the production job Monday through Friday and the weekends as a sports reporter.” After four years in Portland, Lou headed to KING-TV in Seattle where he worked as a sports reporter and anchor for eleven years. During his time there, he covered the Calgary winter Olympics, traveled to Russia to preview the Goodwill Games, and often provided play-by-play coverage for NBC. It was also during those years that Lou took home four regional Emmy awards. He finished out his broadcasting career at KATU-TV as sports director and anchor. He spent the rest of his career in public relations in the Seattle area. He worked for clients like AT&T and Terabeam, and rose through the ranks in Microsoft’s corporate communications. He is retired now, doing some consulting work, and lives with his wife, Linda, in Seattle. Lou told us that in life you can be whatever you put your mind to. “You just need to find the path to get there. One of the automatic paths presented to you comes at Central Catholic with the mentors you can have. The teachers and the coaches you have. Monsignor Murphy is the perfect example. I’ve stayed in touch with him for fifty years. Fifty years! Other than my parents, I don’t think I can say that [about anyone else].

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There will always be someone like that for students.” We couldn’t agree more, Lou. Our next stop, was for an afternoon coffee pick-me-up with Michaela Gianotti ‘08. (In case you were wondering, “Flat” Murphy doesn’t even like coffee but he did have a hot cocoa.) Michaela met the gang for a quick chat near her work in the University District. She comes from a long line of Gianottis to attend Central Catholic. “I counted and I was the tenth person in my family (to go through Central Catholic). It’s a fun bit of shared history.” She says it was her teachers that helped her hone in on her strengths which eventually led her to her current career path. “I remember Mr. Ward calling out that I was a good writer and I took that to heart . . . I think that affected what I chose to pursue in college (at Whitman College) which was an English major. Since I did theater, Mr. Graff was such a big influence on me. Theater is so great for building confidence and finding your own voice.” And find her own voice she has. Michaela is currently the communications manager at the NPR station in Seattle, KUOW. She is a writer and content strategist working with many teams across the station from the news department to the podcast team. When we met with Michaela, she was working on marketing a new podcast called SoundQs. She explains, “It mixes local history with a lot of current events and it’s all based on questions from listeners.

Listeners will e-mail us and be like, ‘How do seaplanes navigate landing on a lake full of kayakers in Seattle?’ or ‘How many schools are safe if there is an earthquake?’ and our team will go and investigate.” The podcast launched in mid-October; you can find past episodes on the KUOW website.

It was a beautiful autumn evening for a football game. About a dozen of our students made the trip to cheer on our squad. The Rams battled until the bitter end against Eastside Catholic, but sadly, our boys suffered their second loss of the season.

Now ten years out from high school, we asked Michaela if she had any advice for her younger self. “I’d tell my high school self to relax a little bit. You don’t need to have the plan all figured out. My plan has changed. I worked harder than ever in high school to be perfect and when I went to college, I really let go of my expectations for myself and that was a good thing. I think it’s really easy to get caught up in the competitive nature of high school. I look back and think ‘It would have been okay if I had gotten a few more A minuses’.”

Despite the loss, we came away from the weekend so grateful for the sense of loyalty, shared tradition, and deep friendships and connections that make the Central Catholic community so special. We hope to host more of these gatherings in the future, both in Portland and on the road. If we didn’t catch you this time, we look forward to seeing you next time!

Our delightful conversation with Michaela brought an end to our first day of activities. It was time for “Flat” Murphy and his chauffeurs to get some rest. Saturday was game day! “Flat” Murphy was joined by Central Catholic’s President, Colin McGinty, at Queen Anne Beer Hall to welcome alums, parents, and Seattle Rams fans. We were thrilled to see nearly 100 Rams fill the beer hall with cardinal and gold. There was plenty of food, lots of great conversations, and even some selfies with “Flat” Murphy. As kickoff neared, the crowd made its way to Memorial Stadium under the Space Needle. When “Flat” Murphy arrived at the stadium, even the venue’s security team recognized him, so he was able to get in for free!

••• Page 10 Photos: Left middle (L to R): Shannon Standring and her guest enjoy Ramily camaraderie at Queen Anne Beer Hall in Seattle. Lower right (L to R clockwise): Attendees of the Seattle Tailgate included Alec Zachman, Leah (Bungo) Zachman ’05, Craig Standring, Shannon Standring and guest, Tiffanie (Cochran) Ranta ’88, Steve Ranta, and Tony DeFazio ‘73 Page 11 Photos: Lower left (L to R clockwise): Tailgate attendees Sherie Weisenberg, Mark Simmons, Ellie Hylland ’19, Anna Donnelly ’20, Paula Hylland, Teresa Jefferies, Mike Jefferies, Shannon Standring, Craig Standring, Lily Wilson ’21, Tala Feimoefiafi ’20, Mark Hylland, Avis Tucker, and Kerrie Mart Lower Right: Monsignor Murphy (aka “Flat” Murphy) and Football Coach Steve Pyne engage in some witty pre-game repartee prior to the matchup between the Rams and the Crusaders of Eastside Catholic. Middle Right: John Joyce ’57, daughter Megan (Joyce) Fiorito ’94 and a future Ram were three of about 100 attendees of the Seattle Tailgate gathering.

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At freshman orientation, the Class of 2022 celebrated their first Mass together.

Campus Highlights

A group of our students attended a diversity leadership conference in Seattle. The theme was “And We Will Rise.”

Students enjoyed a variety of good eats on campus at Food Cart Friday.

Siblings Abi Kim ’22 and Erwin Kim ’20 were selected to the All-Northwest and All-State wind ensembles, respectively.

Our fall drama production of subText explored the awkwardness of dating in the digital age.

Our Boys’ Cross Country team won the State Championship after our sixth man broke a tie with Jesuit.

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In October, volleyball coach Rick Lorenz reached a career milestone: 1,300 wins.

Cheers to twenty years of the Women’s Wine Tour!

community is very close-knit. A lot of high schools say theirs is, but Central’s really is. It’s really one big family and I really like that. I shadowed and took the placement test [at Central Catholic]. I went to Open House. It was a lot of fun! I shadowed here and at another school and I just didn’t feel the same way there that I did when I shadowed at Central. So I knew this was the place to be. Jen: The school was totally her decision. We left it up to her. We knew the schools that we were looking at were great schools and she would do amazing at either one. But it was really important for her that she felt not only challenged in each aspect of what she was interested in, but she wanted to be inspired. She wanted to find a school that inspired her.

STUDENT PROFILE

Ella Ferrero This fall, we welcomed the Class of 2022 to 24th and Stark! They are getting settled into their new life as high schoolers and just finished their first final exams. We sat down and talked with one of our freshman students, Ella Ferrero, and her mom, Jen, about the transition to high school and why Central Catholic was the right fit for their family. This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity and length. CC Magazine: Tell us about yourself. Ella: I went to elementary school at St. Ignatius. I’m 14 years old and very compassionate and creative; I enjoy writing and painting and playing guitar. I like to be different. In grade school, I liked to volunteer at Providence [Medical Center], Blanchet House, and the [Oregon] Food Bank. CCM: Why did you choose Central Catholic? Ella: It’s very familiar to my family. [Her brother Max graduated in 2017]. The

[Ella] has a broad range of interests. She is an amazing artist, she’s also writing a book, and she’s interested in science. So for us it was really important that we connected with an environment that offered [those programs]. I think she was just so impressed that every program that she came to visit during the Central Catholic Open House, the teachers were super passionate about what they do. You could feel it. It wasn’t just a script that was read, you could actually feel it. CCM: What has been something that surprised you? Ella: I’d have to say the biggest thing was the art room. I didn’t know it existed. Everyone thinks Central’s just a sports school. It’s not. We just have big rivalries so it makes us look like we’re all athletes That’s just not true.

CCM: What has been the biggest transition from grade school to high school? Ella: The people. I went to St. Ignatius for nine years and I had the same class of thirty kids. There were 200 kids in my whole school and now there are 200 kids in my class. There’s just so many people and that’s great because I love meeting new people, but at the same time it’s really overwhelming. Relationships form quickly, I’ve made friends with people that I didn’t even know the first day of school. I’m glad that I have the environment to do that. Jen: I feel very lucky. St. Ignatius was pretty rigorous. They gave her a lot of academic and social support, so I feel like, academically, the transition has been great. Socially, it’s been a little bit more challenging because she had just a handful of kids [who came with her from St. Ignatius]. One of the things that I love about Central so much is the sense of community. She is still just adjusting and getting used to things. But really, she just comes home with a happy exhaustion. She feels good, and confident, and comfortable. I know she is really happy. She loves it. I can see it in her face. CCM: What is something you are looking forward to? Ella: I’m looking forward to the Club Fair and just graduating. Jen: Slow down girl!

Jen: Ella is really good [at art]. I know most parents say that. But she is very talented. I think that’s what solidified it for her, she met the art teacher, Kari Rittenour. And Kari just pulled her in and said, ‘Let me show you what we can do for you here.’ And that was it. [Ella] was adamant. ‘I’ve got to go to Central.’

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Alumni Updates Marriages Marty Ryan ’78 and Masami Hina September 2018 Honolulu, Hawaii John Pinamonti ’79 and Susan Bronson May 19, 2018 Greentree Country Club New Rochelle, New York Marie Nizich ’93 and Michael Fitzgerald July 21, 2018 The Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother (The Grotto) • Portland, Oregon

Fr. Jack Krall ’54 passed away October 16, 2018 at the age of 82. Fr. Krall was ordained to the priesthood in 1963 and began teaching at Central Catholic in 1964. From 1964 to 1973, Fr. Krall taught a wide range of subjects including English, History, and Religion, but was best known for sharing his love of art as a Fine Arts teacher. He spent his post-teaching years serving in various parishes in the Archdiocese of Portland. Father is survived by his brother, Fr. Ken Krall, SJ ’56, and his sister, Ginny.

Kate (Benz) Bethell ’03 and husband Taylor welcomed a son, Davis Norman, on June 11, 2018. He joins big sister, Fraser (2).

Skip Raddle ’93 and Kirsten Ross ’93 August 25, 2018 Kegan Corrado ’05 and Ryan Niland October 13, 2018 Sherwood, Oregon Emma Pelett ’06 and Dustin Evans June 30, 2018 Mineral Springs Ranch • Carlton, Oregon Taylor Bergmann ’07 and Brett Boeh August 4, 2018 St. Didacus Catholic Church San Diego, California Nick Turner ’07 and Natalie Parks September 29, 2018 Lauren DeGrandmont ’08 and Brian Merkel August 25, 2018 Zenith Vineyards • Salem , Oregon Alex Gonzales ’08 and Roberly Cotton ’09 August 18, 2018 World Foresty Center • Portland, Oregon Ryan Little ’08 and Gabri Pinder ’08 September 1, 2018 The Melody Event Center • Portland, Oregon

Congratulations to Central Catholic Hall of Famer, Lara (Mack) Tennant ‘84, (above) on winning the U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur Championship. The result marked Lara’s first USGA win. She has also won nine Oregon Golf Association Championships in her career. Andrew Kuffner ’91 was named La Salle Catholic College Preparatory’s new President and CEO. He will continue as Principal of the high school and serve in an expanded role to lead the faculty and academics. Skip Raddle ’93 wrote in to tell us, “On August 25, 2018, I married Kirsten Ross, also class of 1993. We found each other after 25 years apart and realized it was meant to be. We are starting our family by combining all 6 of our kids into one house.”

Jeremy McIntosh ’08 and Alejandrina Marquez November 17, 2018 Church of the Epiphany San Francisco, California

Shelby Bloodworth ’09 and Ryan Artman July 28, 2018 The Madeleine Church • Portland, Oregon Lauren Collmer ’09 and Zachary Parker July 7, 2018 The Left Bank Annex • Portland, Oregon 14 | Central Catholic Magazine

John ‘05 and Allison (Carr) ‘05 Ferguson welcomed a daughter, Elizabeth Jane, on January 28, 2018. She joins siblings Fredrick, Brigitte, Louisa, and Thomas.

Marriages (cont.)

Vinny Small ’08 and Maria Alauddin July 28, 2018 Oswego Hills Vineyard & Winery West Linn, Oregon Ashley Walsh ’08 and Cedric Febis October 27, 2018 St. Patrick Church • Portland, Oregon

Kevin Gunderson ’03 and Mark Grbavac ’05 were inducted in the Oregon State University Athletics Hall of Fame. Both were pitchers for the Beavers. Kevin was a member of the 2006 National Championship team and Mark was on the team for their victories in 2006 and 2007.

Erin Hatley ’09 and Alex Brown August 25, 2018 Timberline Lodge • Government Camp, Oregon

In October, Emily (Hatten) Harrington ’99 (above) was appointed as the interim President of the Blanchet House. She has served on their board for the past five years and began volunteering with the organization while she was in high school. (photo Julie Showers/ Blanchet House)

Kevin Lillis ’09 and Sarah Foran July 28, 2017 Pullman, Washington Mary Wilson ’10 and Cody Mauldin December 15, 2018 St. Pius X Catholic Church • Portland, Oregon Noah Warila ’14 and Emily Olson July 15, 2018 Annunciation Orthodox Church Milwaukie, Oregon

In Memory

Jake ’05 and Kate (Callaghan) ’05 Manning welcomed a son, William, on June 24, 2018. He joins big brother, Cal.

Grant ’06 and Carolyn (Borsch) ’06 Guidarelli welcomed a daughter, Sienna Catherine, on July 6, 2018.

Matthew Trebelhorn ’06 and wife Michelle welcomed a daughter, Hannah Elizabeth, on February 13, 2018. Abby Dougherty ’08, aka “Neon Saltwater,” is an interior designer and installation artist in Seattle who is taking the design world by storm. In June, Abby opened a new art show, “Mind Games at the Love Arcade” at Winston Wachter Gallery. Her dreamscape installations have been featured at The Good Mod, Pioneer Square, MoPOP, and Barney’s in Los Angeles. ••••• We received this note from Dr. John Stauffer: “I suppose that a letter like this is just one of many. In 1961, I graduated from Washington High just down the road from CCHS. I continued to cheer the teams until the school closed. Since then I have become a distant cheerleader (I live in Hines, Oregon). Beyond that, I have a heart for the community of CC. Thank you for remaining in SE Portland and providing a school for the kids of the Church but also for those who choose to have a high school in their neighborhood.”

Francis James “Jim” Carr ’44 January 4, 2019

Gerald Joseph O’Neill ’56 January 5, 2019

Phillip Gabriel DiFabio ’45 November 11, 2018

James Edward Adams ’57 September 5, 2018

James Chris Maletis ’45 January 10, 2019

Charles Francis “Frank” Adler ’57 January 7, 2019

William Arthur McDowd ’45 July 20, 2018

Thomas Henry Comte ’57 October 22, 2017

Walter John Niebuhr ’45 April 21, 2016

Merlyn Joseph Kesch ’57 December 1, 2018

Richard Charles Baker ’48 December 18, 2018

Raymond Anthony Salvi ’57 October 30, 2018

William Angelo Celorie, Jr. ’48 October 31, 2018

David Niles McIntyre ’58 December 12, 2018

Thomas Jude Curran ’48 May 16, 2006

John Earl Pingo ’58 January 7, 2019

Leo Francis Heineck ’48 2018

Anthony Allen Standerski ’58 September 24, 2018

James Charles Nistler ’48 August 17, 2018

Douglas Edward Feller ’59 December 2, 2018

Edward Joseph Vranizan ’48 August 10, 2018

Raymond Eugene (Weigel) Kaiser ’59 August 21, 2018

Martin Joseph LeDoux ’50 November 7, 2018

John Bruce Kreifels ’59 September 1, 2018

Neal Phillip Delaney ’51 May 8, 2018

Robert Willis Buck ’60 2018

Joseph Mark Erceg ’51 June 16, 2018

John Patrick Lee ’60 December 15, 2018

William Richard Lewis ’51 October 18, 2018

John Grover Beard ’63 December 19, 2018

Arthur Donald Liberman ’51 March 2, 2018

Noel Raymond Bisceglia ’63 September 21, 2017

Eugene James Moriarty ’51 January 5, 2019

Joseph Anthony Macca ’63 September 18, 2018

Stanley Walter Zeggert ’52 March 11, 2018

Stephen Thomas Peccia ’64 October 13, 2013

Jack Lawrence Taylor ’53 December 22, 2018

Richard Joseph Engel ’65 August 29, 2018

Ronald Louis Travers ’53 December 27, 2018

John Michael “Mike” Grove ’65 November 26, 2017

Rev. Bruce David Brown ’54 November 2, 2018

Patrick William Hagerty ’68 July 16, 2018

Rev. Jack Andrew Krall ’54 October 16, 2018

Timothy Peter Feliciano ’69 January 4, 2019

Richard LeRoy Howlett ’55 June 4, 2018

Gerald Leonard Heying ’72 December 3, 2018

Kenneth Emil Matthies ’55 December 5, 2018

Blaise W. Harkins ’84 June 10, 2018

Thomas Raymond Rask ’55 October 15, 2018

Thomas Matthew Sciborski ’88 October 10, 2018 Winter 2019 | 15

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Meet and Eats This school year, our College Counseling team has been hosting monthly Meet and Eats. These lunchtime gatherings have been an opportunity for students to talk with alums about the path they took after graduating from Central Catholic. Our alums have been an excellent resource, sharing their expertise and how they got to the positions they are in today.

Tim O’Donnell ’05 is a Portland firefighter and

paramedic. “Ever since I can remember, I’ve always wanted to be a firefighter. I grew up in southwest Portland, I went to Central, and I always wanted to work in Portland,” he told students. After graduating from Central Catholic, Tim joined a handcrew wildland firefighting in Roseburg. He described this experience as “a young person’s game; you’re scouting and hiking all day, pulling hose, and braving the elements.” Tim then went off to College of the Siskiyous and earned his fire science degree and EMT training. In 2010, he was hired by Portland Fire. He serves as the paramedic on his shift. He currently works on the eastside and says it’s always busy. “Being a firefighter, you have to be prepared for anything: building collapse, gas explosions, any sort of fire, medical emergency.” Tim married his wife, Jill, in 2012 and the couple has three kids, Andrew (5), Taylor (3), and Ben (8 months).

Matt Mardesich ’07 is a Senior Product

Manager in Baseball Footwear for adidas. He was a four-year Baseball letter winner at the University of Portland (UP). He says playing a sport at the collegiate level was one of the more critical and formative times of his life. “Collegiate athletics taught me a hard, but important lesson on what corporate life would be like. We had very busy schedules. From 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., I was in the weight room, classroom, or on the baseball field. The competition level from high school to college takes a massive leap and I learned quickly that talent alone would not suffice.” All the hard work in college on and off the field has helped Matt work his way up at adidas. He has held a variety of roles with the company since he graduated from UP in 2011, including Senior Business Analyst for global basketball and global Original Footwear, Senior Marketing and Finance Manager, and now Senior Product Manager for Baseball Footwear. It’s been more than a decade since Matt graduated and he says the community and culture of Central Catholic has stuck with him on his journey. “The best schools, companies, organizations have incredibly strong cultures

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and clear values that support it. I think Central had that when I was there and it still exists today. I also think the diversity in thought, background, ethnicity, income, and interests of the student body really taught me to work effectively with a globally and culturally diverse set of work colleagues and industry partners.”

Lizzie Mardesich ’08 recently finished a

Nurse Practitioner program and will be heading north to work at Seattle Children’s Hospital as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She told students, “I started thinking about psychiatry fairly early on. Mental health is a huge issue and it’s super underfunded. I think I tend to gravitate more toward underserved populations.” Of her time at Central Catholic, Lizzie says beyond the great education she received, she feels that the school and community provided a really good foundation for being a good person and shaping her principles. Since graduating from the University of Portland in 2012 with a nursing degree, Lizzie has worked as a charge nurse at Seattle Children’s Hospital, Legacy Emanuel Hospital, and Unity Center for Behavioral Health. For the last four years, she has been a nurse at Shriners Hospital for Children and was also a clinical instructor for the University of Portland.

An Nguyen ’11 is an Allocation Analyst at Nike

for Women’s Sportswear Apparel – North America. He told our students that it wasn’t always smooth sailing to get to work for the swoosh. “I tried and tried and tried to get a job at Nike. Can any of you guess how many interviews I had to go through at Nike before I got my job? I had to go through seven interviews. I was said ‘no’ to six times before I got my job.” Since graduation, An received his degree from Oregon State in Fashion Merchandising. He has worked as a Merchandising Solutions Intern at Fred Meyer, a sales/buyer for The Alley Men’s Clothing, and as a sales associate at Nordstom. An says that working for Nike had always been his dream. All along his journey he has been networking. It was through one of these connections that he landed the interview that got him his first position at Nike in 2016. In his time at Nike, he has been an equipment buying coordinator for North America Factory Stores and an associate merchant for Young Athlete Footwear. What’s next for An? He says eventually he’d like to be a merchandising manager.

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Portland Rose Festival Ambassador Speeches 9:40 a.m., East Gym

8-9 John Hughes High: 14-16 The 1980s Teen Musical 7:30 p.m., PAC

Winter Concert 7:00 p.m., PAC

Ash Wednesday Liturgy 10:35 a.m., East Gym

Portland Rose Festival Ambassador Crowning Assembly 9:40 a.m., East Gym

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Mother Son Brunch 8:15 a.m., Hilton Portland

Spring Concert 7:00 p.m., PAC

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Endowed Scholarship Breakfast 8:00 a.m., Memorial Gym

End of the Year Liturgy 9:40 a.m., East Gym

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Memorial Day Holiday No School

Baccalaureate Liturgy 7:00 p.m., East Gym

Graduation 7:00 p.m. UP Chiles Center

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Twenty-Fourth Annual Presidents’ Dinner and Auction 5:00 p.m. Central Catholic Campus

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Senior Awards Assembly 9:40 a.m., East Gym

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