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THE VOICE AND VISION OF CARDINAL GIBBONS HIGH SCHOOL FOR ALUMNI, CURRENT PARENTS, AND FRIENDS

voices | FROM THE PRINCIPAL Top photo: Mr. Curtis welcomes home alumni Makenzie Morrison ’16 and Richard Lee ’16 who currently attend Boston College. Lower left with alumnus John Drescher ’78 and students Amelia Jerden ’17 and Joya Libbus ’17; Lower center with daughter Emily ’18; Lower right, with alumnus Frank Prevo ’57.

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GIBBONS ACROSS AMERICA | voices

It is a Small Gibbons World After All Dear Friends of Cardinal Gibbons High School, The world has gotten smaller, or at least, more easily connected. Calling long distance used to be an expensive proposition, and waiting for a postcard or letter was a test of patience. Today, it’s easy to stay in constant contact with friends and family (text, call, social media, or whatever new app we’re using this week) regardless of whether they are on the other side of town or the other side of the country.

The same is true with our Gibbons alumni. Connection requests on LinkedIn from our alums keep me posted on professional career paths, and on the many places our alumni have settled across the country. While chance encounters with alumni in the Triangle have always been common, it’s now just as easy to find Gibbons graduates in most every city in the United States.

It is always exciting to think of our alumni taking our school’s mission and sharing it with others. At graduation each May, we are reminded that “Commencement” is not an end – it’s a beginning. As educators, our hope is that students take the lessons they have learned, and with God’s help, go out into the world and lead and serve as people of faith.

When Kelly and I moved our family from California to North Carolina in 2000, we were looking forward to a new opportunity, all the while knowing that we were moving away from relatives and friends. In that time, we’ve discovered that it’s possible to have more than one home: more than one place where people know you, love you, and always welcome you back.

Wherever your adventures may take you, we hope that you know that you will always be a part of the Gibbons family, and we can’t wait to welcome you back home.

Jason Curtis Principal

Mr. Curtis with senior students wearing their respective college jerseys, from left: Thomas Connor, Christina Compitello, Joseph Mann, Katherine Freed, Colin Schimelfenig, and Madeline Baker.

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voices | FROM THE ADVANCEMENT OFFICE

A Place to Share in Love Cardinal Gibbons High School is a community where you will feel loved.

You can really sense that love at 8:50 every morning, Monday through Friday. If you’re fortunate enough to be in the building at this time, you will hear our students say, “Please stand for the prayer and pledge.” With the school year winding down, our student leaders recently led us in the following prayer from 1 Corinthians 13:13, “And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love; but the greatest of these is love.” After the prayer, I heard a fellow educator say, “What else would we ever need?”

My wife, Maggie, and I (both pictured below) moved to Raleigh in November. Outside of the people I met as I prepared to join the Gibbons family, we didn’t know a single person. Lucky for us, we were moving to a community that knows how to love. The warm welcome I received from my colleagues in Advancement – Rachelle Garbarine, Shermanne Porter, and Joey Hoying ’99 (we thank Joey for helping to build a foundation for alumni engagement and wish him the best on his decision in March to take a new job.) – was greatly appreciated. The warm “Hellos” and “How are you?” from educators has been like nothing I’ve never experienced. The number of alumni who have taken the time to share their stories with me has given me a better understanding of what makes this community so unique. I have been amazed by the way parents are so supportive of our mission by giving of their time, talent, and treasure – it’s unlike any other Catholic high school I’ve worked with in my career.

Most importantly, I have been amazed by how much our students embrace faith, service, and leadership and absolutely love going to school here. That’s why I love the morning announcements; it captures the ways our students and educators put their love for Gibbons into action.

In my first six months, I have had the experience to see how our community embodies the best of faith, service, leadership, academics, arts, athletics, and more. I look forward not only to witnessing, but also to exemplifying, all that Cardinal Gibbons High School represents.

Thank you for the warm welcome, and I look forward to sharing our love for the mission of Gibbons for years to come.

Grateful for Gibbons,

During the annual Gibbons Appreciation Dinner, Jim and Peggy Taylor (pictured top with Principal Curtis) received the Heritage Award. The Heritage Award recognized an individual or family that displays commitment to Cardinal Gibbons High School by educating future generations at our school, along with demonstrating outstanding leadership and/or volunteer service. The recipient of the Cardinal Gibbons Alumni Legacy Award is Bryan McGann ’79 (pictured above with his wife, Joanna, and Principal Curtis). The award is presented to an alumnus or alumni displaying dedication to Cardinal Gibbons High School by educating future generations at our school, along with demonstrating outstanding leadership and/or volunteer services.

JP Gregory Director of Institutional Advancement

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JP Gregory with the 2016-2017 student council executive officers, from left: Parry Price, Julia Ryan, Alex Bates, and Nelson Zimmerman. At graduation, Julia received The Bishop Michael Burbidge Award for her outstanding love and devotion to the Gibbons school community; and Joseph Mann, far right, received The Most Reverend Vincent S. Waters Award for his outstanding witness to the Catholic faith.

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Class of 2017 347 graduates attending 90+ colleges in 30 different states

A sampling of colleges selected by graduates.

TOP LOCATIONS FOR ALUMNI Metro Areas Outside of NC

North Carolina Raleigh-Durham Asheville Charlotte Wilmington

Chicago

Atlanta

New York City

DC/Baltimore Region

Three ways you can support Cardinal Gibbons 1

Share your experiences from Cardinal Gibbons High School with others – whether you’re chatting with fellow alumni or prospective families/ students, share your positive experiences.

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Get involved with your alma mater – whether it is coming back for Homecoming Reunion Weekend or simply visiting campus to reconnect with educators. We can also help connect you with fellow alums in your region since we have graduates all across the country.

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voices | HOMECOMING REUNION WEEKEND

Homecoming Homecoming Reunion Weekend is Cardinal Gibbons High School’s version of a family get-together, welcoming graduates from near and far to gather in celebration and remembrance. This year, more than 200 alumni registered for the Homecoming festivities, which took place October 21-23, 2016. They came to share memories with old classmates, meet new friends, return home to see what’s new at Cardinal Gibbons, and cheer at the crowning of the Homecoming Queen, Emma Scalise ’17, and Homecoming King, William Domville ’17, the son of Philip Domville ’83.

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HOMECOMING | voices

Nancy Mouchahoir Douglass ’91 Cherry Hill, New Jersey My favorite thing about Homecoming this year, our 25th Class Reunion, was reconnecting with some of my classmates whom I hadn’t seen in 20 years.

Bob Bode ’66 Williamstown, Massachusetts I traveled from Williamstown, Massachusetts, to attend our 50th for a few reasons. Obviously to see friends I had not seen in 50 years. The prospect of a reunion made me reflect on the fabulous four years our class shared. I had to feel that relationship one more time . I am pleased to say it was worth every second and I’d do it again.

Linda DelaCourt Summers ’86 Mentor, Ohio I most enjoyed the dinner that I shared with classmates at Casa Carbone. It was a small group this year but many, including myself, traveled from out of state to see everyone. It always seems “like just yesterday” that we saw each other and we are easily able to reconnect. I truly cherish that since I am not living in Raleigh and do not get to see my classmates very often. This year is the third time that I have attended a reunion.

Molly Boyce ’01 Asheville, North Carolina I really enjoyed reconnecting with classmates and staff whom I had not seen in a while, although it was hard to realize just how long it had been with a couple of people ha-ha.

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voices | SPOTLIGHT

Class of ’66 – 50th Reunion

Back in 2012, they had not been in touch with one another since their graduation decades earlier. That, however, didn’t stop Mark Ramsey ’66. That year, he set out to find his 29 classmates. With that in mind, he headed from his home in Georgia to Gibbons to help his older brother, Dave ’62, who also lives in Georgia, celebrate the Class of ’62 reunion.

Each year for the last four years, the ’66 group got together at Gibbons. Each year their number increased and so did the information Mark and others gathered about their classmates, using Facebook, Google, and a little ingenuity. In between, they also stayed connected via email updates.

That year, Mark connected with 10 of his classmates while he was in Raleigh. Over dinner, they discussed finding as many other classmates as possible for their 50th reunion.

“So all in all, we ended up knowing the whereabouts of 26 classmates,” noted Mark. They also learned that three of them, – all still living in and around Raleigh, have remained friends for 50 years, and one other lives in Norway.

Fast forward to last October’s Homecoming Reunion Weekend. That’s when Mark and 15 of his ’66 classmates came together, some from as far as Florida, Georgia, Virginia, and New Jersey, to celebrate their golden anniversary.

“The 16 of us who were able to be there (for our 50th reunion) truly enjoyed the weekend and the journey getting there,” said Mark. “I don’t know how many times I have heard over the last four years… ……’Why didn’t we do this sooner.’ ”

50th Reunion Participants Ellen Birch Raleigh, NC Bob Bode Williamstown, MA Wolfgang Christian Davidson, NC Judy Hartigan Raleigh, NC Wilbert Johnson Kinston, NC Jerry Johnson Cary, IL 8

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Carole Lucas-Marrs Asheville, NC Gail Ogden-Orr Hickory, NC Susan Perry- Wilson Morrisville, NC Mark Ramsey Acworth, GA Hazel Sanders Raleigh, NC Mary Streb- Foster Raleigh, NC

Faye Stubblefield-Littlewood Philipsburg, NJ Peter Synowiez Whispering Pines, NC Ronald Walters Greensboro, NC Marion White-Jervay Durham, NC

SPOTLIGHT | voices

Troy Butler ’82 It started with a bet. That’s how Troy Butler ’82 began his 30-year career with the N.C. Highway Patrol. In that time he traveled to different countries, stood shoulder to shoulder with famous people, wound up on some hazardous roadways, trained hundreds of recruits, and rose to the rank of Major before retiring in October 2014.

All that was due to a bet he LOST. Back in his college days at NC State & NC Wesleyan College as a criminal justice and psychology major, Troy aspired to be a sports psychologist, which reflected his background as a Gibbons basketball and baseball player. One day during a pick-up game of basketball, his roommate announced that he was joining the highway patrol and brokered the bet to get Troy to join, too. While the friend didn’t make it, Troy stayed. Why? He said initially it was the “never quit,” and “honor your commitment,” tenets he learned at Gibbons, and then it evolved into helping and serving others, another Gibbons lesson. Finally, he said, it became more of a fun, intriguing adventure, than a job.

That’s not to say it wasn’t without its challenges. Indeed, Troy said he dodged death twice while on the job. What he remembers most, however, are his times helping others, from stranded motorists and homebound seniors, as well as recruiting and training fresh-faced, would-be state troopers. In between, among other things, he worked on NC’s Move Over Law to improve highway safety for citizens and troopers, and helped refine fitness requirements and recruitment policies for the highway patrol.

These days Troy, who is married and lives in Cary, keeps busy providing transportation and security for professional golfers, chauffeuring around his 11-year-old daughter, helping to start an online safety academy, and serving on the boards of several groups, including NC Operation Lifesaver. He also stays connected to his alma mater and to all of his 52 classmates. Over the years, he has returned to Gibbons often to participate in many different activities, like talking to senior students about the dangers of drinking and driving, taking part in Alumni Career Day, and being inducted into the Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame. It is that closeness he wants his daughter to experience as a future Crusader.

Asked what advice he has for students Troy said, “Keep your eyes open for opportunities, and always treat people the way you want to be treated.”

And if he added a P.S., perhaps it would be: Even losing a bet could turn out to be a winning experience.

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Al Drago ’11 Photojournalist Al Drago ’11 speaks through images. As a contract photographer for The New York Times, he covers the White House, Congress, and national politics, and travels everywhere with the president. Based in Washington, D.C., Al also helps run the paper’s Snapchat and Instagram accounts.

Al was bitten by the shutterbug at age 12 when he started experimenting with close-up photos of flowers on a family trip to Boston. From that point on, he was hooked, teaching himself the craft by reading blogs and watching YouTube videos.

But it wasn’t until he was a sophomore at Gibbons, taking an Introduction to Newspaper class that he learned about photojournalism. “I knew in that instant that it was what I wanted to do with my life,” he noted. “It combined my love of photography with the curiosity and adventure in journalism.”

At Gibbons, Al put his heart and soul into his craft, becoming editor of the newspaper and shooting countless Friday night football games. He also began shooting professionally at newspapers, which he continued to do when he attended Elon University to study journalism. While there, he not only worked at the student newspaper and TV station, he also interned at several newspapers including, the N&O, and The Baltimore Sun. He spent his senior year at college in Morocco studying international journalism.

His work has been recognized by many organizations, including the White House News Photographers Association, The National Press Photographers Association, and the North Carolina Press Photographers Association. Asked about a favorite photo, Al pointed to one he shot last September of former First Lady Michelle Obama hugging former President George W. Bush while at the African American Smithsonian museum (below inset). The photo appeared on the front page of The New York Times and ultimately became an internet sensation. To view more of Al’s photo, please visit http://www.aldrago.com How does he feel about his work? “I still get a rush every day that I walk into the White House, or board Air Force One, or see my photo on the front page of The New York Times,” he said. “In Washington, a lot can change in a few minutes, and it’s the responsibility of journalists to adapt and stay on top of the latest developments. “

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SPECIAL RECOGNITION | voices

Congratulations to Gibbons Educators who celebrated milestone years

Pam Heyl It was her first teaching job and, as it turned out, her last. Educator Pam Heyl retired in May after 38 years of teaching at Gibbons.

Over the years, she taught many subjects, including English, Social Studies, Economics, Sociology, and International Relations. She also, among other activities, coached the cheerleading team, chaperoned class trips, was the moderator for student council, as well as for mock trial and moot court, and she was chair of the Social Studies Department for 35 years.

Front row, from left: Becky Dason, Nancy Beale, Sister Janet Schemmel, SND, Pat Gallagher; back row, Mike Sheehan, Darsey Williams, Jason Curtis, principal. Not pictured, Cassie Robbins.

35 Years of Service Becky Dason, Chair of the Fine Arts Department 30 Years of Service Pat Gallagher, Theology Educator 25 Years of Service Sr. Janet Schemmel, SND, Chair of the Science Department 15 Years of Service Nancy Beale, Chair of the World Languages Department Cassie Robbins, Social Studies Educator Mike Sheehan, English Educator Darsey Williams, Chair of the Business Department

Susan Goethals Here are the numbers: 16 years at Gibbons, 21 years with the Diocese of Raleigh, 39 years in education, holding various positions, from substitute and secretary to principal and educator. Together they tell the story of Susan Goethals’ career as a dedicated educator. At the end of the 2017 school year Susan retired from Gibbons where, during her tenure, she taught AP & CP Biology, Honors Biology, Anatomy, and Earth Science. In that time, she also received the Monsignor Gerald L. Lewis Award for Excellence in Teaching from the Diocese of Raleigh.

Of her teaching experience at Gibbons Susan said: “Teaching at Gibbons is a very happy memory. The students are enthusiastic about learning. We have all the equipment needed to do some very advanced labs. For a Biology educator, only a Catholic school provides the freedom to talk about evolution and God, even in the same class. I am very grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of Cardinal Gibbons High School.”

Pam said among her fondest Gibbons memories are the times she traveled with students or took them on school trips, which allowed her to get to know them outside the classroom and on a different level. What does she hope students will remember about her? “That I took my job and my responsibility seriously to impart not only knowledge but skills that prepare students to do well in college,” she said.

In 38 years, Pam has taught scores of Crusaders, some of them now her colleagues, and influenced more than anyone could count. Just ask some of her former students: “Mrs. Heyl was a powerful presence in my life. She demanded excellence and showed me the value of hard work and dedication. She taught me how to set a high bar for myself and for others, the importance of rigor and motivation, and yes, the order of the U.S. presidents. For myself and the countless other students who she taught, I am extremely grateful.”

Alexandra McArthur ’05 “I cannot express how much my writing improved because of the work in Mrs. Heyl’s classes. This skill has been invaluable in my life and my academic endeavors.”

Tara Enzweiler ’06 “Mrs. Heyl taught me the importance of being an informed citizen and of participating in the political system. The lessons I learned from her in both AP Government and moot court are some that I will carry with me the rest of my life, and I could not be more grateful to have been her student.”

Allyson Perez ’13

Gibbons Business Manager Kathy Stephens recently received the Susan Scott Daly ’76 Outstanding Staff Member Award; and Science Educator Gabi Burn ’08 received the Susan Scott Daly ’76 Excellence in Teaching Award.

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BILL (WILLIAM) MERSCH ’82 Dallas, TX

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Bill is a VP of Sales for Kodiak Networks. He said he has two Gibbons memories that stand out over many others. “First, I loved the support of the other students when our band performed in the school Talent Show my sophomore year to a rendition of the song “Youngblood” by Bad Company. Second, I remember very clearly the day my twin brother, Bob, and I switched classes without the teachers noticing while all our classmates snickered. I did confess many years later to Pam Heyl of our devious plan during one of our school reunions.”

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SAMANTHA FALKE MARTIN ’90 Arlington, VA

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Samantha owns a home in Arlington, VA, but has lived in various states as well as abroad because her husband is a Foreign Service Officer for the US Department of State, which entails moving every three years or so. Currently she, her husband, and three children live in Rome, Italy. While there, she has freelanced as a logistical coordinator for a Catholic Relief Services conference, archived the files of a priest closing his Vatican office, and worked in the Public Affairs office at the US Embassy. This summer, she and her family will be moving to Boston, MA.

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This issue’s cover story is a celebration of the alumni of Cardinal Gibbons High School, and a sampling of where they are living, from coast to coast, with hubs in North Carolina, New York City, Washington DC/Baltimore, Chicago, and Atlanta (see page 5). Whether our graduates are retirees or college students, military officers, business professionals, or members of the medical, teaching, and engineering professions, they have excelled personally and professionally. They also are grateful to their alma mater for all of their successes. The stories on these pages help to illustrate the many ways our graduates not only are living out our school’s mission of forming men and women of faith, service, and leadership, but are also impacting the communities in which they live and work. Crusaders forever!

GARY MEYERL ’82 Bel Air, MD 3 Gary lives and works in Bel Air, MD. After serving three years as Director of Mission and Ministry at The John Carroll School there, he will return to Gibbons this summer as Director of Outreach. In his new position, Meyerl said he will work with the current Director of Outreach, Agnes Penny “to help our students see the connection between outreach/service and our call as missionary disciples to help create a more just and compassionate society.”

ART BALL ’61 Pahrump, NV 4 Art is happily married and enjoying retirement in Pahrump, NV. His favorite Gibbons memory? “I guess it was when I was a senior, I gave a freshman some firecrackers to set off on the last day of the school year,” he said. “Hey it’s been 59 years, I can’t remember everything!”

TARA ENZWEILER ’06 Philadelphia, PA 5 Tara is an emergency veterinarian in a large specialty hospital in Philadelphia.

She said Gibbons taught her the importance of balance and variety in life. “I was fortunate enough to take advantage of the academic offerings, the strong athletic programs, and the creative arts, by way of band, all the while in an environment rooted in the Catholic faith,” she noted.

AMY HOLSINGER HROMATKA ’08 Minneapolis, MN

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Amy lives in Minneapolis, MN, and works at General Mills, the consumer food giant.

She has been employed with the company since she graduated from Notre Dame University in 2012. Currently, she is trade planning manager for the company’s club channel customers, including Costco, BJ’s and Sam’s Club. Amy married Ben Hromatka in June 2016. continued on page 14 Spring 2017 |

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SARAH (SALLY) MCFADDEN ELY ’79 Camarillo, CA

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Sarah lives in Camarillo, California, and works as a graphic designer for a weekly newspaper. She also assists the paper’s advertising representatives. In her spare time, Sarah does volunteer work with a local community theater. Sarah transferred to Gibbons in the middle of her junior year when she and her family moved to Raleigh from Kingston, New York. With a graduating class of just 54 students, she said, “we had a chance to get to know each other, even in my short time there.” She said she also enjoyed the senior retreat. “I got to spend a few days away from school in a pretty cool environment,” she added. She and her husband, Dave, will be married for 34 years in November. They have three grown sons and two grandchildren.

CHRISTINA MACDONALD ’09 Hoboken, NJ 10 Christina lives in Hoboken, NJ, and works for a digital marketing company in Manhattan. “I think the best part about Gibbons was the leadership skills instilled in us from day one. From our service projects to the sports teams, all the faculty and staff helped us find our niches and work to be comfortable in what we wanted to do. If students had an idea for the school or a group they wanted to start, there wasn’t a teacher they couldn’t turn to who wouldn’t help them reach their goals. This sense of capability led me to be a leader in my sorority during college and now at my company,” she said.

JENNIFER FELDER MARLEY ’08 TIMOTHY HACKETT ’15 Evanston, IL 8 Timothy attends Northwestern University in Evanston, IL, where he is studying journalism, psychology, and public relations. This summer, he will head to Wausau, WI, to join the Wisconsin Woodchucks of the Northwoods League as the play-byplay broadcaster. He’ll be providing radio commentary for all 72 Woodchucks games, as well as for the 2017 All-Star Game. The Northwoods League is a baseball league featuring top collegiate players from across the country. “I’m very excited for this opportunity, and there’s absolutely no way this would be possible without the support and opportunities afforded me by Science/Media Educator Diane Ripollone and Gibbons Video, as well as Drama Artistic Director Kevin Ferguson and Gibbons Drama,” he said. “Gibbons forever!”

FRANCIS ALFORD ’61 Phoenix, AZ 9 Francis lives in Phoenix, AZ, and is a retired Senior Revenue Officer, who worked for both the State of Arizona, and the City of Mesa, Arizona. He was the first recipient of the School Service Award.

“For at least a few years, the plaque with the names of the yearly recipients was in the Gibbons trophy case,” he said. “My sisters told me that they liked to point it out to their friends and tell them, ‘that’s my brother!’ Ancient history.”

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Jennifer lives in Ann Arbor, MI, with her husband and two dogs. She is completing her PhD in Electrical Engineering, focusing on renewable energy in power systems. This summer the couple will be moving to Indiana, where she will be starting as an assistant faculty member in the Electrical Engineering department at Valparaiso University. “Aside from an outstanding education,” she said. “I believe that the emphasis placed on integrity, perseverance, and teamwork prepared me well for my life and career.”

JORDAN WATKINS ’13 Clemson, SC 12 Jordan is completing her fourth year at Clemson University, Clemson, SC, where she is studying Industrial Engineering.

She said the students and faculty she worked with at Gibbons gave her a true understanding of servant leadership that she has tried to practice ever since. “Gibbons helped me discern my own personal values, especially the importance of giving back, and gave me the confidence to pursue a wide variety of experiences since I’ve been at Clemson,” she said. “However, my biggest blessing from my time at Gibbons will always be the people… I have no doubt that my friends from Gibbons will be lifelong.”

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MARYANN TYRER ’84 New York, NY 13 Maryann is Pastoral Associate at the Church of St. Monica-St. Elizabeth of Hungary-St. Stephen of Hungary on the Upper East Side in New York City. She assists the clergy with the pastoral care of the parish, is primarily responsible for K-8 Religious Education, Adult Faith Formation, and the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults.

She also assists with sacramental preparation, liturgical training, and Senior Ministry. “We are launching a new Social Justice Ministry this spring, and Youth and Young Adult Ministries this fall,” she noted. “We are a growing parish, and it is exciting to be developing all of these new ministries and programs.”

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Alyse and her husband, Tyler, are Lieutenants in the U.S. Navy stationed at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii.

Both are general dentists practicing at the Naval Health Clinic in Hawaii. As a member of the last freshman class to attend the “old Gibbons,” she’ll never forget walking into the new building for the first time. “It was a unique experience to help bring the spirit of the old campus to a brand new building,” she said. “I also cherish the lifelong friendships that I made while at Gibbons and still keep in touch with a handful of classmates from my graduating class.”

MICHELLE LAMARCHE SMITH ’82 Atlanta, GA

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Michelle is Regional Director of Sales with The Conference Board, a not-for-profit business research organization in Atlanta, GA. She lives there with her husband, James, (Jamie) who attended Gibbons but left before his junior year. They reconnected at the CGHS 100th Anniversary Reunion in 2009 and married in 2011. “I have so many amazing memories at Gibbons it’s hard to pinpoint just one,” said Michelle. “I did love being a Junior Varsity Cheerleader and going to basketball games, going to school dances and all the incredible teachers we had… I owe a lot of my success to Gibbons.”

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Craig lives in Montgomery, AL, and is the Chief of Staff, 22nd Air Force, Air Force Reserve Command, Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Georgia. “Since I was a teacher and coach at Gibbons, my favorite memories are seeing the great things my former students are doing out in the world,” he said. His favorite memory as a student? “The caring faculty and staff who went to great lengths to educate and nurture all of us,” he added.

MICHAEL WAHL ’84 Portland, OR 17 Michael has a primary residence is in Portland, OR, but he and his family currently are on an expat assignment in Singapore for his wife Claire’s position with Nike.

This has created the opportunity for him to return to coaching. He is currently the Associate Head Swimming Coach for the Singapore American School. “It’s been a very rewarding experience,” he said, adding that he hopes to continue when he and his family return to the US/Portland. He and his wife have two sons, Jackson, 21, who attends Marist College and Tyler,17, Grade 11, who attends The Singapore American School.

JACKIE BARRY ’03 Raleigh, NC 18 Jackie, an account consultant with Wasserman Media Group in Raleigh, has fond memories of Gibbons. “I grew up singing and dancing, so having dance as an outlet and part of my routine at Gibbons allowed for some of the best memories of my time in high school… Coupled with my days as a cheerleader and the greatest people in the Class of 2003, I never wanted to leave. Certainly an impactful journey and time of life …” she said.

CHRISTINA GIBBONS ’13 Kansas City, MO 19 Christina lives and works in Kansas City, Missouri, where she plays for FC Kansas City, the professional women’s soccer team. Since the start of the 2017 preseason, Gibbons (#31) has been an immediate impact for her new team. She started in each of the three-preseason games, earning valuable experience on Kansas City’s backline.

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voices | ALUMNI GAMES

Alumni Lacrosse Game “The alumni lacrosse game is a special event that we have been doing for 18 years; it started out very small, but it has continued to grow over the years,” said Mike Curatolo, former Head Lacrosse Coach, Assistant Principal of Student Life, and the prime mover behind the tradition. “For the players, it is an opportunity to come back to a place that they love and that has meant so much to them during high school and the years after they graduated. Having the game at Thanksgiving reminds me to be thankful for all the families we have worked with as well as their children who I hope will be Crusaders!”

Traveling from across the United States, 45 alums came to the field in November to play in the 2016 Alumni Lacrosse Game. Among them were Michael Parker ’13, who traveled from Chicago, and Alex Zajdel ’11 who came from Washington D.C.

“I always look forward to the alumni lacrosse game as part of my Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

It is a great way to reconnect with teammates who now live all over the country. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t picked up your stick since Thanksgiving of last year, the alumni game is more about connecting with your teammates than it is about anything on the field.”

Michael Parker ’13

“Attending the alumni lacrosse game is something I look forward to every year because it gives me an opportunity to catch up with former coaches and teammates (and let them know I still got something left in the tank)... Whenever I walk up those concrete steps to the stadium, it lets me know I’m home.” Alex Zajdel ’11

Michael DePersia ’00 Colin Rom ’07 Reid McCrea ’07 Austin Hardy ’10 Adam Koenig ’12 Jack Ryan ’15 Alex Beuris ’08 Patrick Kiernan ’10 Stephen Hampton ’09

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Matthew Paquin ’16 Anthony Gaither ’14 Alexander Zajdel ’11 Nicholas Corolla ’13 Zander Lim ’13 Nicholas Geaslen ’12 Jeffrey Williams ’13 Colin McKendry ’13 Benjamin Huger ’12

Jacob Curtis ’16 Kevin McKendry ’15 Connor Scanlin ’16 Patrick McEvoy ’04 Matthew Lewin ’10 Jackson Shelton ’16 James Fisher ’02 Peter Shammas ’12 William Stevens ’05

David Mulkey ’00 Timothy Phelps ’13 Mark Schachte ’16 Hunter Van Horn ’15 Matthew Enzweiler ’09 Conor Buckley ’05 Thomas Morgan ’14 Michael Parker ’13 Ryan Parker ’16

Alexander Yost ’15 Michael Piccola ’14 Kevin Parker ’16 Andrew Sriraman ’13 Luke Raymond ’13 Brendan Hogan ’12 Jack Daly ’96 Jonathon Binanay ’99

Alumni Football

Alumni Games

Seventeen former Crusader football players returned to Gibbons during the Thanksgiving holiday for the alumni football game to connect with teammates and coaches.

Are you interested in getting together with former teammates and coaches by coordinating an Athletics Alumni Reunion? Please email alumni@cghsnc.org.

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Todd Schuler Named Athletic Director of the Year Gibbons Athletic Director Todd Schuler was named 2016-2017 Athletic Director of the Year by the North Carolina Athletic Directors Association.

Of Schuler receiving the award Principal Jason Curtis said: “What is so impressive about his work here at Gibbons is his vision and management of the tremendous participation growth and innovative programs supporting the development of our coaches and athletes and, even more so, his commitment to integrating the mission of our school into every facet of Gibbons Athletics.”

Schuler, who became athletic director at Gibbons in 2012, oversees a program that supports over 900 students in 50 teams in 24 sports. Additionally, the program continues to grow. He has been quoted often saying that Gibbons athletics “is committed to providing an environment in which every student, coach, and parent has the opportunity to take part and become engaged in athletics.”

It’s Deja vu All Over Again…”

That famous quotation by Yankees Hall of Famer Yogi Berra, describes the trip Connor Lane ’17 and Coach Nick Magnum ’99 took last December to Balboa Park in San Diego to attend the prestigious Foot Locker Cross Country Championships. The event, started in 1979, is the longest-running national cross-country race for high school students.

Connor, the reigning 4A state champion and state meet MVP who signed to run at Stanford next year, competed against 39 other top racers in the national competition. He finished in eighth place.

Eighteen years earlier, Coach Mangum, then a Gibbons senior, was the last student-athlete from our school to qualify for the competition.

Crusader Athletes Playing at the Next Level Congratulations to the 36 student-athletes who signed letters of intent with their colleges to continue to compete in athletics next year after graduating from Cardinal Gibbons.

Best of luck at your future schools, both in your sport and in the classroom. You will always be a Crusader!

Athletic Director Todd Schuler with Haley Garrett ’17 and Jack Bowler ’17

Olivia Allen

Haley Garrett

William Prevost

Peter Bloomberg

Delaney Hahn

Andrew Rabil

Butler University Louisiana State Women’s Swimming University & Diving Women’s Soccer Davidson College Baseball

Sarah Boney

American University Alex Kuzy Women’s Lacrosse Cornell University Football Jack Bowler College of the Holy Connor Lane Cross Stanford University Football Men’s Cross Country/ Track & Field Noah Campbell University of South Zachyre Lane Carolina Howard University Baseball Women’s Track & Isabella Crabtree Field East Carolina Jordan Lappin University Women’s Boston College Soccer Women’s Lacrosse

Abigail Crawford

Furman University Volleyball

Lane said, he was happy with his performance in the race. So was Coach Magnum who said that he is proud of what Lane achieved. As for his own experience, he said, “it was good to go back and see the race as a coach.”

For Lane, competing in the race was a tribute to his coach and school. “To come back here and finish the circle that Coach Magnum started in 1998, even for a little bit, is a big honor that I took very seriously,” he said.

Women’s Lacrosse and Women’s Cross Country 4A State Champions

Franklin and Marshall College Volleyball

William Domville Hampden-Sydney College Men’s Lacrosse

Jack Donovan

William Lemon

Furman University Football

Queens University Men’s Triathlon

Noah Fitzgerald

College of the Holy Cross Football

University of North Carolina at Wilmington Men’s Soccer

Jacquelyn Rocque Saint Francis University Women’s Swimming & Diving

William Rogers Oglethorpe University Men’s Soccer

John Roque

Belmont Abbey College Baseball

Derek Rose

Drexel University Wrestling

Connor Shaw

Sean Nelson

Hampden-Sydney College Men’s Soccer

Cassandra New

Alexander Stock

Colgate University Men’s Lacrosse

University of Campbell University Louisville Men’s Soccer Women’s Lacrosse

Jared Eytcheson

Washington and Lee University Men’s Lacrosse

Natalie Page

Mount Saint Mary’s University Women’s Soccer

Caroline Paquin

Ithaca College Women’s Lacrosse

Mercer University Men’s Lacrosse

Anton Stoneking Stonehill College Football

Lauryn Taiwo

University of Tampa Women’s Soccer

Nelson Zimmerman

Catholic University of Anna Pierce University of North North Carolina State America Men’s Soccer Carolina at Chapel Hill University Men’s Fencing Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field John Gainey Emory and Henry College Baseball Spring 2017 | 17

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CLASS NOTES voices | CLASSIC GIBBONS

Class Notes 1970s

John Steigerwald ’74 has retired from a career in the technology field but still works, teaching two courses in the MBA and Master of Accounting programs at UNC - Chapel Hill.

When not teaching he stays active by visiting Sunset Beach, NC, about once a month and going to Carolina basketball games where he has season tickets. He and his wife have three grandchildren with two more on the way.

1990s

The Class of ’91 held their 25th Reunion this past October. They celebrated with a picnic at Pullen Park and a night out in downtown Raleigh!

John Sattely ’92 was recently awarded a Meritorious Service Medal for his tour at Marine Forces Europe and Africa in Germany. He has recently taken command of the 2nd Transportation Support Battalion in Camp Lejeune, NC. This is one of the largest Marine battalions on the East Coast.

Janet Lucas Lyons ’74 and her husband of 31 years, John, moved to Texas in 1988. They have two children, Veronica and Adam. Veronica is a 2014 graduate of Baylor University in Waco and is currently a doctoral candidate in Analytical Chemistry at Texas Tech University in Lubbock.

Adam works as a meat cutter at a local grocery store. While living in Lufkin, Janet received her B.B.A. in Human Resource Management from Stephen F. Austin State University and now runs the office of a local non-profit organization in Texarkana. Although she’s lived in Texas almost half her life, Raleigh will always be home for Janet. Axe ‘em Jacks! Sic ‘em Bears! Wreck ‘em Tech! And GO WOLFPACK!!

2000s

Lindsay Knapp Cooper ’01 recently graduated from the University of Detroit-Mercy with a Master of Economics degree. She previously earned her Master of Education degree.

The next step for her is teaching at the university level.

1980s

Jimmy Leak ’02 and his wife, Anne, welcomed their first child, Hannah Elizabeth Leak, on September 25, 2016.

Dave Schweikert ’86 bicycled across the USA in under a month as a charity fundraiser for World Bicycle Relief, which provides bikes for entrepreneurs, teachers, healthcare workers, and others in Africa. He started May 19 in Southern California, and will pass through Raleigh about June 13-15.

Blaine Clark ’88 is the principal at Root Elementary in Raleigh. He and his wife, Lisa, have 4 boys: Jackson, Aidan, Liam, and the newest addition, Nate.

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Laurie Oshinski Hoffman ’02 and her husband, Jeremy, welcomed their first child, Miles Jacob Hoffman, on May 23, 2016. They reside in Charlotte, NC, where Laurie is a Low Vision Optometrist at a non-profit, Metrolina Association for the Blind (MAB). Interestingly, Laurie was reunited with fellow classmate Luis Lluberas ’02, and they do a nanny share together! Also, Erin Costanzo ’02 is the godmother of Miles.

Virginia Pollock Bledsole ’04 married Thomas Bledsole on April 30, 2016, at Wrightsville Beach, NC. They both attended and graduated from the University of North Carolina Wilmington. They currently reside in Wilmington, NC. Bonnie Skiver Gambardella ’01 and her husband, Doug Gambardella, opened Chatham Street Wine Market, a specialty wine shop and tasting bar focusing on wines from small production and family owned vineyards around the world, in November 2015.

They are located at 111 W. Chatham in downtown Cary, and have weekly tastings and events. They also welcomed their son, Gabriel Skiver Gambardella, just a month later on December 9, 2015.

Brittany Farrell Makely ’04 and her husband, Brian, welcomed their third child, Johnathan, on Ash Wednesday, February 10, 2016.

Kristin Edrington ’05 moved back to Raleigh in 2015 after going to graduate school and living in Washington, DC. She currently works for UBS Financial Services, Inc., in Chapel Hill as a Client Service Associate.

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Ellen Zagrobelny Elliot ’09 and Jonathan Elliott were married July 9, 2016, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Warrenton, VA. Annette Jochum ’09 witnessed the Rite of Marriage as the Maid of Honor. Ellen and Jonathan met while students at the University of Virginia, through the Catholic Student Ministry. The Elliotts reside in Warrenton, VA, where they raise pastured livestock.

Jennifer Frazier McGuigan ’06 had a baby girl, Hazel Caroline McGuigan, on October 26, 2015.

She also purchased a home south of Seattle!

Kerrie Fersch Ihnen ’07 and her husband, Derek Ihnen, celebrated their first-year anniversary on May 21st. Kerrie and Derek met at NC State through Afton Carducci ’07! They do not have children yet, but they do have 3 “fur-babies”...a dog named Jelly and two cats named Cookie and Gracie (all rescues). She is also approaching her first-year anniversary for her job as Regulatory Manager at CSE Life Science, a rapidly growing pesticide company in Cary.

Lauren Holesh Meekins ’06 and her husband, Brent Meekins welcomed their first child, Bodie, on October 14, 2016. At seven months old, Bodie already is a proud future Crusader!

Lauren Phillips Patterson ’09 married Blake Patterson in April 2016 and they live in Cary. She is currently working as a Pediatric ICU nurse at Duke University Hospital while in grad school for Family Nurse Practitioner at Georgetown University.

Emma Phillips ’20, Lauren’s younger sister, is currently a freshman at Gibbons and is loving it!

2010s

Bethany Coomes ’11 moved to Frederick, MD, last fall, and from there was offered a job at Open Path Psychotherapy Collective as a Membership Associate. She is also pursuing a Master of Nonprofit Management degree at Regis University.

Caroline Daly ’08 accepted an offer in January to work for the Speaker Pro Tem in the North Carolina House of Representatives as a Policy Advisor.

Shanley Urbanski Mulholland ’09 got married November 14, 2015!

Caroline Hammersley Vinson ’07 married her husband, Jeff Vinson, on October 3, 2015. They live in Raleigh with their three dogs: Rainey, Brooklyn, & Kendall!

Mary Buckley ’09 passed the July 2016 Illinois Bar Exam and officially joined the Illinois Bar on November 10, 2016. She now works as an associate attorney at a healthcare law firm in Chicago.

Maggie Holsinger ’11 works as an architect in Manhattan designing primarily classical homes and apartments. Becoming a fully licensed architect requires postgraduate exams and a few years of experience, which she is working towards. Maggie is also involved with a few historic preservation organizations and a non-profit group that helps disabled seniors care for their dogs.

Mary Clare Mazzocchi ’11 is working on a Master of Theological Studies degree at the University of Notre Dame. She was inspired by her Gibbons theology teachers: Ms. Falke, Ms. Burley, Sister Laura Downing, IHM, and Mr. Martin. They gave her a good foundation for moral and academic questions.

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Maggie Tardif ’12 graduated in May of 2016 from Appalachian State University with her Bachelor of Communication Sciences and Disorders degree.

She began her Master of Forensic Linguistics degree at Hofstra University in the fall. This is the only program of its kind in the United States!

Maggie’s current thesis project is examining biases in police language used in interrogations of juvenile minorities and the white majority.

Hunter Smith ’12 graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a degree in Chemical Engineering and a concentration in Biomolecular Engineering in May of 2016. In August, he began medical school at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine.

Elizabeth Buckley ’12 started her first year of medical school this fall at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine.

She graduated magna cum laude from Duke University in May 2016 with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering.

Allyson Perez ’13 recently graduated from Harvard with an A.B. in Social Studies with a Secondary in Latino Studies. She is excited to add that she has accepted a Fulbright Scholarship to study in Italy at the University of Gastronomic Sciences next year.

Phong Vu ’13 is preparing to graduate from the United States Coast Guard Academy as an Ensign in the United States Coast Guard with a Bachelor of Science in Government. Following graduation, he will be stationed in Little Creek, Virginia, for the next two years. Last summer, he had the privilege of sailing the Coast Guard Cutter Barque Eagle across the North Atlantic Ocean to Europe, with stops in Dublin and London. It was quite an adventure with his classmates and underclassmen. For the underclassmen, it was their first real taste of life at sea, while for Phong and his classmates, it was an opportunity to put into practice the lessons they had learned in class.

Christina Stone ’13 graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill in May with a Bachelor of Arts in Media and Journalism (second major: Political Science).

She is the President of Gamma Sigma Alpha National Academic Greek Honor Society and a Buckley Public Service Scholar. She was honored with the Panhellenic Council Outstanding Senior Award. Christina will be attending UNC Chapel Hill School of Law this fall.

Connor Prevost ’12 earned a walk-on spot to play linebacker at Clemson University in August of 2015. This past season he was fortunate enough to be a part of the team that won the 2017 College Football National Championship. It was a surreal moment that Connor will remember for the rest of his life. He is so glad he could share it with his family, friends, and teammates. Go Tigers!

Ben Rosso ’13 graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a dual degree in Finance and Applied Math. After graduation, Ben will move to Chicago to work as an analyst in the Private Wealth Management group at Morgan Stanley.

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Anthony Palumbo ’15 co-founded The Wake Forest Review, the independent conservative newspaper at Wake Forest University, where he is now Editor-in-Chief. He was able to attend the Inauguration of the 45th President of the United States. While in Washington, he had the opportunity to meet with multiple Wake Forest alums who had various roles in government, such as the Trump Transition Team, US Senate and House of Representatives, as well as various private companies in the DC area.

Elizabeth Stone ’16 was recently inducted into the Alpha Lambda Delta Academic Honor Society at Meredith College.

Elizabeth Pedersen ’16 will be traveling to Haiti this summer for a mission trip. While in Haiti, she will be helping with English classes at an orphanage. She said it will be a lifechanging experience.

Twin sisters Emmary and Ellyson Williams ’13 graduated summa cum laude from NC State in May. They balanced work with adventure in four full, fun years. Emmary graduated valedictorian with a BA in Psychology and a minor in Business Administration. Ellyson, who was selected to be the student speaker at her departmental ceremony, graduated with a BA in English and double minors in Psychology and Health, Medicine, and Human Values. Emmary has accepted a marketing position at a software company in Durham, and Ellyson will be pursuing an MS in Speech Pathology at East Carolina University in the fall.

Expecting a baby? Let us know when your little one arrives and we will send you a Future Crusader Onesie.

SISTERS OF NOTRE DAME | voices

Final Sisters of Notre Dame

By Rachelle Garbarine, Marketing and Publications Coordinator It is April 5th and I am rushing to catch a flight to Chardon, Ohio, for my Charism experience with the Sisters of Notre Dame (SND). I am meeting Sister Mary Jean Korejwo, SND at the airport and I don’t want to be late.

Sister Mary Jean, who works in the Gibbons business office, had told me about her congregation’s history and Charism. But it wasn’t until this trip to Chardon that I came to fully appreciate, admire, and be inspired by this group of women religious who have been part of Gibbons for 45 years and counting.

The SNDs are one of three religious orders that have administered at Gibbons in its 100-plus-year history . The others are the Dominican Sisters of Newburgh, NY, and the Franciscan Brothers of Brooklyn, NY. Twenty-nine SNDs have worked at Gibbons as administrators and educators and two - Sister Mary Jean and Sister Janet Schemmel, SND - still do.

That’s why I vowed to discover something about the SNDs and Sister Mary Jean I didn’t know. I learned plenty, including that Sr. Mary Jean was a bit of a mischief-maker when she was a young sister. I also learned that the SNDs from the Chardon Province was founded in 1850 in Coesfeld, Germany, and came to the United States and ultimately to Cleveland, Ohio, in the 1870s. Today, some 2,500 SNDs serve ministries in Ohio, Florida, Virginia, Maryland and, of course, North Carolina.

One of the three days I spent in Chardon turned into a homecoming of sorts for the SNDs who worked at Gibbons. I met seven sisters, from principals to educators and one Gibbons alum, who told tales of their time at Gibbons. I learned that one of those sisters, Sr. Teresita Gresko, SND, prays each day for the Gibbons community.

Sister Mary Jean was filled with pride when she introduced her fellow Gibbons sisters. She is proud of the contributions the sisters have made and continue to make to Gibbons as well as to other schools. I understand that sense of pride because I now understand the SNDs and their Charism a little bit more: The Sisters of Notre Dame proclaim God’s goodness and provident care … United in One Heart, One Hope, One Mission.

Top photo: Sister Janet Schemmel, SND with Sister Mary Frances Taymans, SND Bottom photo: From left, standing, Sister Mary Jean Korejwo, SND, Sr. Joanne Miller, SND; Sr. Ann Marie Teder, SND, Sr. Laura Wingert, SND, and Sr. Lenette Marcello, SND. Seated, Sr. Teresita Gresko, SND. Not pictured, Sr. Ann Francis Demming, SND. Spring 2017 |

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Career Day Helping to Shape the Future

Thirty alumni returned to Gibbons in February to “Help Shape the Future” by sharing career advice and offering recommendations to current students at the Tenth Annual Alumni Career Day. The alums, working in over 20 different occupations and representing graduation years 1978 to 2012, spoke with students in the main lobby during lunch periods. The event also included Internship Alley, featuring local companies committed to hiring Gibbons students as interns.

Recognizing that teens face tough decisions as they contemplate the future, the event is intended to help students decide which classes to take in college, and which careers to pursue. Doing so, alums as well as business leaders said, is a way to give back and engage with Gibbons.

See who participated in the event: John Drescher ’78 Executive Editor & Senior VP The News & Observer

Danielle Larson ’01 Pediatric Physical Therapist Wake County Public School System

Paige Derouin ’09 Middle School Science Teacher Wake County Public School System

Max Poston ’02 Account Executive Apex Systems

Matt Freeman ’09 Mechanical Engineer Black & Veatch

Steve Lopiano ’82 Senior VP – Sales & Marketing Power Analytics

Jackie Barry ’03 Account Consultant Wasserman Media Group

Lauren Phillips ’09 Pediatric ICU Nurse Duke University Hospital

Cindy Frey ’88 Lead Manager AICPA – Certified Professional Accountants

Jason Brown ’03 Fire Suppression & Rescue Raleigh Fire Department

Alan Sheridan ’09 Senior Software Engineer Google, Inc.

Brian Harris ’03 Education Partnerships Manager Blackboard, Inc.

Dree Deacon ’11 Software Operations XS, Inc.

Joanne Butler ’81 Branch Sales Manager & Business Banker Yadkin Bank

Tim Burgess ’90 Tax Partner RMS US LLP Peter Ruocchio ’92 Commercial Artist / Industrial Design Ruocchio Designs Kate Watson ’95 NC Catholics Magazine Editor Cindy Clawson Gani ’96 Senior Account Executive SAS Joe Ovies ’97 Radio Host 99.9 The Fan Alex Granados ’98 News Director Education NC

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Fred Moreno ’98 Deputy Legal Counsel NC Real Estate Commission

Paul Hammersley ’04 Treasury Management Officer Yadkin Bank Brian Shannon ’06 Branch Manager TriEst Irrigation Samantha Strazanac ’06 Marketing & Events Consulting Firm Strazanac Solutions Brian Gillespie ’06 First Officer Air Wisconsin Airlines Corporation Caroline Vinson ’07 Financial Advisor RBC Wealth Management

Kristen DeMaria ’12 Project Coordinator Red Hat Luke Enzweiler ’12 Corporate Service Advisor Tri Properties, Inc. Tyler Zimmerman ’12 Research Technician United Therapeutics Corp.

Internship Alley Steve Lopiano ’82 Power Analytics Tim Burgess ’90 RMS US LLP Sharat Nagaraj celitoFiber

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Dean Monroe Last November, a familiar face rejoined the Gibbons family in a new role. That’s when former Athletic Director Dean Monroe returned to the school community as Director of Athletic Leadership and Legacy.

In the last six months, Monroe has been working with Athletic Director Todd Schuler and Assistant Principal of Student Activities Michael Rogosich to ensure that students’ participation in athletics focuses on living out the school’s mission. In addition, they have been mentoring students to grow as servant leaders in and out of the classroom.

ADMINISTRATION Monsignor Michael P. Shugrue Diocese of Raleigh Administrator Michael J. Fedewa Ed.D. Superintendent of Catholic Formation & Education, Diocese of Raleigh Jason D. Curtis, Principal

THE OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT JP Gregory Director Rachelle Garbarine Marketing & Publications Coordinator

“We talk to our athletes about creating a culture of gratitude, love, and service,” he said. “We also challenge them about the legacy they will leave after they graduate.”

Shermanne Porter Database & Gift Coordinator

With that in mind, Monroe has been involved with several new programs for student-athletes. Among them are initiatives that increase their participation in service projects and emphasize their faith.

Monroe said another initiative focuses on embracing gratitude and appreciation.

Cover story and alumni spotlights written by Rachelle Garbarine

In his new role, Monroe has also been helping the school’s coaches to grow as leaders and to understand fully the school’s mission. Additionally, he said he is looking forward to collaborating with the Advancement Office to connect alumni and supporters with Gibbons through athletics.

Legacy Luncheon

Reporting/Writing/Editing/Photography Rachelle Garbarine, Terri Ingraham, the Gibbons Media staff.

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In Loving Memory

Nearly 40 alumni, including members of the Athletic Hall of Fame, Alumni Hall of Fame, and recipients of the Alumni Legacy Award along with current students, gathered together for the Legacy Luncheon.

This special gathering took place during Catholic Schools Week as a way to connect legacy alumni with current student leaders at Gibbons.

Rodrigue Achu-Sile ’14 S. Peyton Cason ’62 Paul J. Ervin ’76 James Gajan ’04 Brian Larson ’92 Roberta Moore-Barnes ’91 Robert Nichols ’02 Donald St. Onge ’68 Thomas Zweigart ’65 Jean Curran ’44 Retired Gibbons educator Toby Weinstein who taught violin at Gibbons for 16 years.

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September 22-24: Homecoming Reunion Weekend

ALUMNI

HOMECOMING REUNION WEEKEND SEPTEMBER 22-24 A celebration for all alumni of the Cardinal Gibbons High School family, especially classes ending in 2 or 7!

November 5: Open House for Prospective Students 1-4 p.m.

Friday, September 22 Homecoming Football Game with an Alumni Appreciation Tailgate Reception in the Crusader Room.

Saturday, September 23 Class Reunion Gatherings – gatherings arranged by representatives from classes ending in 2 or 7 for a chance to reconnect and celebrate.

Sunday, September 24 Mass and light reception on campus.

If you’re interested in learning more or assisting with your Class Reunion Gathering, please email alumni@cghsnc.org