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Magazine Celebrating 93 years of tradition.
a message from the president
“It is fair to say
that the school we know today as Cathedral would not be as strong and vibrant as she is, if it were not for ... sacrificial commitment...”
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When I came to Cathedral in the spring of 1999, one of the first things I learned about was the very remarkable history of the school and the even more remarkable personalities who created that history. I have had the great good fortune to meet at least a few of these legendary figures, and I know they helped me better understand the passion and deep commitment that so many men and women have demonstrated over our 93-year history. Msgr. Richard Kavanagh, Br. Pedro Haering, coach Papa Joe Dezelan, Jack Baker, Rich Leighton and Mike Schaefer are some of the men who have had a huge impact on this school and have died during my tenure at the school. It is fair to say that the school we know today as Cathedral would not be as strong and vibrant as she is, if it were not for the sacrificial commitment each made during his lifetime. These men deeply loved Cathedral and what the school stands for. We recently lost another leader who will be virtually impossible to replace. Andrew King Shiel recently lost his battle to a very difficult and very debilitating disease. He fought a remarkable battle against this enemy, and he amazed all of us with his courage, determination to continue to live life with vigor and focus on the future in spite of his awareness of the ultimate outcome. His last six years have been a lesson in living for many of us. Andy served as a Cathedral director during all the years I have been president at the school. He was the “can-do” leader who made many of us believe that almost anything would be possible for this school if we developed a great plan, effectively communicated that plan and executed that plan with energy and enthusiasm. I remember so many times when a “big idea” would be offered. Some of the initial responses would often be something like “too big a reach,” “more than we should take on right now” and the ever-present “we have never done that before.” Andy was always drawn to these important
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conversations and would regularly and routinely craft a story that would help all of us come closer to the position of “we can do this.” I vividly remember, very early in my time here, making it known that we needed to upgrade science labs. This was, in my view, a “must do.” Our challenge was that we had very little money to make this project happen. In typical fashion, Andy began to put the pieces of the renovation puzzle in place. I followed him one day to the “bone yard” at Roche Diagnostics as he went through pile after pile of counters, exhaust fans, tables and other equipment that would be painted and used in the “new” labs at Cathedral. I sat in on meetings with subcontractors who would be needed to do electrical, plumbing and mechanical work to get the project completed. He very effectively communicated to these subcontractors that “Cathedral really doesn’t have much money to do this work!” And he contributed cash and helped to ensure the project was successfully completed. He performed in the same manner as we built the Student Life Center (known today as the A.K. Shiel Student Life Center), the expansion of Loretto Hall, the construction of the Butler Theatre Annex and many other projects on campus. His leadership did not begin and end with buildings, as he also was a champion for improved utilization of information technology and the adoption of 21st century teaching strategies. His leadership and philanthropy have had a huge impact on this school. He joins a select, and very small, group of men and women who have had a dramatic impact on this school that “profoundly shapes the way (her) students think, serve and lead.” q Respectfully,
Stephen J. Helmich President
Cathedral Trustees Board of Directors Incorporated 1972 Officers Steven J. Schaefer, ’70, Chairman Matthew A. Cohoat, ’78 David P. Lewis, Treasurer Colleen Spellacy Cline, ’83, Secretary The Rev. William G. Munshower, ’50, Chaplain Stephen J. Helmich, President Mary C. Croswell, Asst. Secretary Members Mark D. Batties III, ’62 The Rev. Patrick Beidelman, ’90 Michael R. Berghoff John I. Bradshaw Jr., ’48 William P. Brady, ’81 Christian T. Browning, ’93 Dennis W. Casey Vicki Christ Julia F. Crowe Joseph M. Dezelan, ’62 Brian J. Elson, ’84 Denise Farrell, Hon. ’08 John S. Flynn, ’70 V. Matthew Hammond, ’97 Glendys Moosbrugger Patrick J. O’Connor, ’70 Daniel J. O’Malia, ’65 Beth Petrucce-Hoeper Richard J. Pfleger, ’73 Clark G. Rehme, ’98 Carmen Hansen Rivera, SAA, ’66 Cathleen Rooney Devin Schaffer, ’97 John D. Short, ’70 Brother Roy Smith, C.S.C, ’61 Hugh R. Sullivan, ’44 Victoria Schneider Temple, ’88 Joseph P. VandeBosche, ’80 The Hon. Tanya Walton-Pratt, ’77 Robert V. Welch, ’84 Michael G. Welsh, M.D., ’73 Matthew W. Will The Hon. Gerald S. Zore, ’59 Members Emeritus R. James Alerding, ’63 William T. Brady, ’49 John L. Davis, ’66 Paul P. Farrell, ’51 Joseph E. Quill, ’39
Summer/Fall 2011 Volume 42, Issue 1 The Cathedral Highlights is published three times annually by Cathedral High School for alumni, parents and friends. The publication address is: Cathedral High School 5225 E. 56th St. Indpls., Ind., 46226 Phone number: (317) 542-1481
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Cathedral and Brothers reunite Longtime traditions are once-again named. Page 16-19.
Kesterson earns 700th career win
Royal Irish Rugby nabs another title
Jean Kesterson, head girls’ volleyball coach, joins ranks of the elite. Page 23.
Second consecutive championship in Div. I. Pages 24-25.
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Standing features Class notes, pages 33-43 Editor’s note, page 4 Here and There, page 47 In Memoriam, pages 40-45 President’s note, page 2 Principal’s note, page 5 Cathedral Highlights
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editor’s note “The devil is having a field day with our kids.” The statement from Jo Cavanaugh, a beloved longtime theology teacher here on the hill, hung in the air above those gathered in the auditorium for a recent faculty and staff meeting. What was said demanded everyone’s focus, as much because of the words as the person who spoke them. Jo, for those who don’t know her, is a wonderful blend of old-fashioned common sense and matriarchal plain speak, with a delicious streak of zen that resides just below the surface. She’s what I would assume a lemon verbena mint tea would be in the human form, refreshing and relaxing. Her personality, professionalism and passion for kids have earned her the absolute respect of her colleagues and her students. So when Jo says, “The devil is having a field day with our kids,” it causes people to stop and listen. Our city has endured at least four teen suicides in other school communities from Oct. 20 to Nov. 20 — and by the very nature of our interconnectedness, some of our kids who grew up with and loved those young people have been affected. When you couple Jo’s words and these devastating losses, it leaves many of us wondering what more we can do to offer aid and comfort to our kids, to find a way to send the demons packing. Because it’s not that Jo was saying our kids are lost — that’s not it at all. What she was saying is that an unending supply of so-called adults behaving badly swirling before our kids online, on TV, in music, magazines and sometimes in real life, coupled with the pressure of unparalleled expectations and demands … well, it’s a recipe that gives the man downstairs plenty to salivate about. Which brings me back to, what more can I, can we, do? For starters, pray. Prayer could be the single-most powerful thing that we as a community do to protect what has profoundly shaped lives and has become known simply as the Cathedral experience. Next — don’t be silent. If you have a kid in your life, even if you believe it’s a remote, indirect connection, hug them. Talk to them. Get involved. Offer refuge. My 16-year-old nephew has great parents and a secure home life, is an honors student and one of the top offensive players on his hockey team in Minnesota, (yes, I am biased, unabashedly so) but when I learned of the fourth local student who died I immediately reached for my phone. “You’re never alone. Nothing is ever hopeless. I love you.” I wrote in a text message. His response, while succinct, was appreciative. He knows I’ll occasionally send those messages and he’ll keep accepting them and maybe it does some good. And for those who no longer have young people around them, support the work of those who do. In blind surveys, open interviews, casual reunion conversations and written testimonials, Cathedral graduates almost unanimously speak first to the lifelong connections they feel to someone that they met because of this amazing school. It doesn’t happen accidentally, because God doesn’t make mistakes. Those alumni feel known, refer to Cathedral as a family, stay connected because of men and women like Jo Cavanaugh who drive up this hill everyday with their only goal being to do what’s best for young people. I know it’s a battle that’s worth fighting, and one that every adult in this building will go down swinging over. Because if we all truly work together, if we unite in our efforts in a way that’s never before been tried, if we love and then love some more, and if we seek the Lord’s help, perhaps we can help a young person. Perhaps we can save a family. Perhaps we can save a life. q
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A publication for alumni, parents and friends. President Stephen J. Helmich Vice President for Advancement Ed Ryan, ’69 Vice President for Enrollment Management R. Duane Emery Vice President for Finance Jim Williams Director of Marketing & Communications Lisa Renze-Rhodes Director of Alumni Relations Ken Barlow, ’82
For change of address: Please contact The Highlights at (317) 542-1481 or via e-mail at slord@cathedral-irish.org Have a story idea? We want to know! Contact Lisa Renze-Rhodes at (317) 968-7352 or via e-mail at lrenze@cathedral-irish.org On the cover: President Stephen J. Helmich (from left), Brother Chester Freel, C.S.C. and immediate past board chairman Joseph M. Dezelan, ’62, celebrate Cathedral’s reaffiliation with the Brothers of Holy Cross. — Photo by Alan Petersime Prayer: Let us continue to remain thus united in our Lord, and let us often come together in spirit despite our distance which separates us. — Blessed Father Basil Moreau Correction: Due to a records error, Michael J. Ray, 57, ’70 was listed as deceased in the last edition of The Highlights. Mr. Ray was kind enough to take his “passing” good-naturedly, noting in his email, “I am not dead, I am still alive.” We’re glad Mr. Ray is still with us and are appreciative of his understanding and gentle good humor. — Lisa Renze-Rhodes
a message from the principal Dear Alumni, Families and Friends, As educators, we are challenged to prepare our students for the 21st century. Sounds easy — be open to new ideas and practices, be sure students are taught to think, not merely to memorize and recite lessons, and so forth. But the reality of this situation is much more difficult. We know that we are to prepare our students for jobs that do not exist yet but which will be available for them once they graduate from college. So that we are able to do this, we have a 21st Century Committee that meets regularly. This is composed of some teachers and staff members and, for us, is a think tank for looking forward. So far, we have involved two processes recommended by this committee: 1) we have begun to move our teaching faculty toward wings, with the department members working in close proximity, and 2) we are exploring new types of student and teacher desks. With our faculty working in wings, it is easier for the teachers to communicate with each other, to work interdependently and to share their strengths with their peers more easily. As to the new types of furniture, our students will need desks that can be in varying formations — individual, teams, small groups and circular (involving the entire class). No longer will we be seeing the wooden desks attached to the floor that many of us experienced in school! In addition, we are beginning the 1:1 Computing Program for next year, using iPad2s for freshmen, sophomores and juniors. This is a program we have been working on for the past three years. To be sure that our faculty is well-trained on this new instrument, we have issued one to each of them this school year. They have taken advantage of many classes with shared learning so they are aware of the many apps (applications) available for use with their students. At this time, we are working with textbook publishers to get as many of their textbooks in digital format as possible. The
iPad2s will hold many of their textbooks so they will be able to lessen the load of their current bookbags. As we have been in touch with educators across the nation, we have been very impressed with the schools moving to iPad2s. Our current lunch program is stepping into the future by implementing electronic accounts. Parents are no longer scrounging about, trying to find lunch money each day; many are able to prepay lunch fees for their child. For those parents preferring to send money each day with their child, this option is still available. Moreover, the prices for food items have been lowered for one-plate lunch options. One additional initiative that has been taken is having two priests serving at Cathedral this year. Fr. William Munshower remains with us, and Fr. John Zahn has come from the Lafayette Diocese to serve here. This has allowed morning Masses each day and a rotating Mass throughout the day for even more students to attend. We now offer confession two times per week and other times by request. With two priests, we have more pastoral opportunities for our students, who see them at their events with much more regularity. It is most helpful when our seniors and juniors are on retreat and for freshman and sophomore days of reflection. In April 2008, Pope Benedict XVI shared his vision for Catholic education. Our Holy Father said, “Are we ready to commit our entire self – intellect and will, mind and heart – to God? Do we accept the truth that Christ reveals? Is faith tangible in our schools? Is it given fervent expression liturgically, sacramentally, through prayer, acts of charity, a concern for justice, and respect for God’s creation? Only in this way do we really bear witness to the meaning of who we are and what we uphold.” q
“We know that we are to prepare our students for jobs that do not exist yet, but which will be available for them once they graduate from college.”
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Irish win Purdue’s 48-team Engineering Expo
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ABOVE: The Irish made a name for themselves at the Purdue Engineering Expo. Shown from left: Billy Myers, director of the Engineering Expo, Zach VanderMissen, Steve Berlage, Chris Neuffer, and Bob Seal, physics teacher.
Two teams from Cathedral participated in an Engineering Expo competition at Purdue University, with one bringing home the title! Physics teacher Bob Seal said seven students in ACP Physics — a class that receives credit at Cathedral and at IU — volunteered to compete. They were Michael Liotti, Connor Rulman, Lauren Tolley, Elizabeth Witchger, Steve Berlage, Chris Neuffer and Zach VanderMissen. Cathedral’s winning team scored 85.45. The average team score at the event was 59.93. Great job, Irish! q
Cathedral earns Rotary charter The Interact Club of Cathedral received its charter from the Rotary Club of Indianapolis in May. Katherine Will, president of the Cathedral Interact chapter, accepted the charter on behalf of the school. Also present were Emma Flynn, Katherine Maxwell, Brandon Fogel, Edward Schwering, and Melissa Robins. Interact is the high school version of Rotary Club, one of the oldest global service organizations. The Rotary Club of Indianapolis sponsors the Cathedral Interact chapter. The Cathedral Interact Club will offer community service 6
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ABOVE: Katherine Will, at podium, accepts Cathedral’s new Interact Club charter from members of the Indianapolis Rotary Club. Other Interact Club members in attendance were from left: Edward Schwering, Emma Flynn, Katherine Maxell and Brandon Fogel.
projects including packing groceries at Gleaners Food Bank and is helping the parent Rotary Club raise $1.5 million for the Rotary Club of Indianapolis Food Distri-
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Long after Katrina, need remains Irish continue rebuilding efforts during NOLA ’11 Mission Trip By Benjamin I. Sasin, ’14 IT WAS TREATS, not tricks, that members of the Cathedral family brought to New Orleans over Halloween weekend, when 49 students and seven chaperones traveled to the Big Easy for a sixth-annual mission trip. Students continued work to help those affected by 2005’s Hurricane Katrina, working in either the Lower Ninth Ward Community or Holt Cemetery, reserved for low-income families. Home repairs awaited those who took to the Lower Ninth Ward, and students aided residents in rebuilding homes by chipping off worn out paint, installing siding and laying down a new sidewalk. In addition, many students seized the opportunity to take a tour of the neighborhood surrounding the community center and were moved by the high number of still-abandoned homes, including some that still bear the spray-painted marks of rescue teams. “All of the people were so sweet and grateful for everything that we did,” said Elizabeth Wyman, a sophomore on her first trip to New Orleans. “Everyone had their own story, so we not
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only were helping them, but we got to know their story.” At Holt Cemetery, students built concrete retainers reinforced with chicken wire around three burial sites. As the dirt was being excavated from around the graves, students found human remains. They collected the bones until the retainers were completed, then reburied the remains where they were discovered. The Cathedral group reconvened during its time in New Orleans to host a Halloween party for children at the Boys and Girls Club of the South Bank. Activities included face painting, basketball and a mummy wrapping relay that were greatly appreciated, as was evidenced by the enthusiasm of the children and their parents. The group also threw a block party for Lower Ninth Ward
TOP: At work in Holt Cemetery are, from left: Sarah Black (back to camera), Josie Barrett, Eileen Smart and Hana Priscu. ABOVE: Jessica Weir makes friends with a child at Cathedral’s Halloween party.
residents and were treated to a demonstration of traditional folk dances, plus authentic Cajun food. Cathedral students left New Orleans with a changed heart, knowing their mission to serve God was complete. q
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Irish f lourish in Ireland The choir traveled to the Emerald Isle over the summer to perform a series of concerts at world-famous locations including the Guiness Storehouse, Blarney Woolen Mills, the Bunratty Medieval Banquet and the group sang for a Saturday evening mass at St. John‘s Cathedral in Limerick. While singing When Irish Eyes Are Smiling at the Blarney Woolen Mills in the fresh Irish air, an Irish gentlemen could be seen singing along with the students and other travelers were video taping the performance. Focus for the choir now shifts to the alumni concert, which will be held Saturday, May 5, 2012. All current and former choir members are encouraged to join the group for the Spring Fling Concert. For more information, contact Elaine Holloway at eholloway@cathedral-irish.org.
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Scholarship semifinalists Zach VanderMissen, Abigail Helvering and Keith MacDonell, from left, were named the 2011 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists for Cathedral High School. The students are vying for a chance to earn a cut of $34 million in scholarships that will be offered next spring.
Teachers lauded for their work
Three Cathedral teachers have been recognized for exemplary skill and commitment to their professions. Jill Baisinger, a member of the Cathedral’s Imani Parkersocial studies department, was one Robinson and Lauren Tolley have of 57 teachers in the U.S. awarded been named semifinalists in the a James Madison Fellowship by National Achievement Scholarship the James Madison Fellowship Competition. Foundation of Washington, D.C. Seniors Josie Barrett, Nick The award comes with a $24,000 Berg, Maria DeSanto, Brenna Hol- stipend to fund a master’s degree, land, Nick McCarty, Katie Quigwhich must focus on the history ley, Connor Rulman, Lauren Toland principles of the U.S. Constiley and Patrick Zunk were named tution. Commended Students. Gary Spurgin and Rose Egan,
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members of the world language department, were both named Indiana Foreign Language teachers of the year for French and Spanish, respectively. The two then both competed for the Indiana Foreign Language Teacher of the Year, and Egan was selected as this year’s winner.
Orchestra buoyed by Irish Anwar Eaton, ’11, and juniors Katherine Clifford and Alex Rohe, played with other students from around the city this summer during a concert by the Symphonic Youth Orchestra of Greater Indy.
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1:1 program to feature iPad2 Cathedral President Stephen J. Helmich announced this fall that when Cathedral moves to campuswide 1:1 technology in the fall of 2012, it will do so with a device billed as a transformational educational tool: the iPad2. “We weighed opportunity, versatility and functionality with price, accessibility and support, and there’s no question that the iPad2 gives us the greatest flexibility and offers the greatest potential for growth,” Helmich said. “When I think about this program, I think about the opportunities for even greater student engagement and for our educators to explore new heights of creativity in their teaching.” The move comes after more than four years of research and planning by Cathedral faculty and administrators working in concert with parents and students, and with an infrastructure commitment that to date totals an estimated $1 million. Unlike some other schools’ iPad-based 1:1 initiatives, Cathedral students and teachers will have the opportunity to customize their device for learning and instruction. “This tool becomes immediately educationally impactful,” said Julie Barthel, director of professional development at Cathedral. “We’re not going to limit our teachers and students and say they can only have a handful of apps. Instead, we want our students and teachers to explore the countless resources that are available, not only through hundreds of educational apps, but through other digital learning resources, including for instance podcasts or lectures from major universities.” Moreover, Barthel said within those apps and resources are ways
students can further customize content to fit their individual learning styles and needs. One example Barthel gave was in an English class, where different students reading the same book would want to customize their vocabulary words, perhaps access part of the novel through an audiobooks app, or get assistance on understanding themes or storylines through projects or work completed at universities. “The iPad2 offers teachers an opportunity to manipulate material and differentiate instruction in a way that’s never before been available,” Barthel said. “This personalization is a complete game-changer — it will revolutionize education.” And because faculty members were given their iPads this fall, they will have had their devices for an entire school year by the time iPads are issued to students. That means Cathedral teachers will have had the opportunity to work on the apps to write curriculum, and collaborate across departments and across disciplines to insure the greatest return for families’ investments. Other benefits to the iPad2 include the ability to access e-Books and other digital material as it becomes available from textbook publishers, reducing the physical weight young people must carry in backpacks and bookbags. What’s Summer/Fall 2011
more, the long battery life for the device — about eight to 10 hours — and durability, make it a great fit for active high school students. Classrooms and common areas will be equipped with charging stations, and on-site help from the school’s technology department will be available. Cathedral will continue to maintain its nine fixed computer labs and seven mobile laptop labs. Students will also be allowed to continue to bring personal laptops to school, though those devices will not replace
the need for an iPad2 for students in Grades 9-11. Seniors during the 2012-13 school year will not be required to have the device. “We just can’t say enough how excited we are to finally be bringing years of work and research to fruition,” said David L. Worland, principal. “It has been said that this will change the face of education at Cathedral, not in terms of rigor or expectations, but relative to growth and possibility. This is a truly historic time for Cathedral, and we’re so very pleased to make it a reality for our students.” q Cathedral Highlights
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Senior speaker recalls love and leadership of Class of 2011
“Limitless energy, unflappable confidence” Editor’s note: English teacher Laurie O’Brien was selected as the graduation speaker by the members of the Class of 2011. These are her entire remarks. I am flattered and honored to be speaking to you today at the Class of 2011 graduation. As I look to my left, I see some of the best people I know. My first memories of your class came the summer before your freshman year, when I taught some of you P.E. Then, some of you took my SAT class as sophomores; for some reason I still remember Craig in there with a bunch of juniors. Many of you I taught as juniors in English, composition or an SAT class. This spring, a small, lucky group of you joined me for AP language and composition. Connor Ashby endured having me for four of those classes! He is a brave man. I went on retreat with about 50 of you in January, where I met some of you for the first time, and got to know many of you much better. Aly Darragh, Allie Hicks, Lily Ware, Nick Petruzzi, Colin Donnelly and RJ Beckerich got to know me better than they probably wanted to, being in my small group. I worked with some great people on student council, including Eddie Stephens, one of the hardest workers I know. I played Fantasy Football with 10
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LEFT: Laurie O’Brien gets a hug from Matt Renie after her remarks to the Class of 2011. O’Brien urged the grads to “value and keep these friendships” made at Cathedral. Highlights Photo/ Rolly Landeros
a bunch of you, breaking some of your hearts, and I even got to know some senior guys whom I had never taught, through many eighth period resource discussions, along with Miss Lorango and Miss Long, in just the last few months. It thrills me, yet saddens me, to see you move on to the next chapter of your life. I will miss you. My journey at Cathedral has not been so different than yours. I, too, vividly remember my first year at Cathedral, and I have to say, Courtney and Adrienne, I was even more nervous then than I am now! I coached basketball, so my first friends were the basketball staff and spouses: the Bamricks, the Stocksdales and Jodi Monroe.
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In fact, I have sat next to Mrs. Bamrick at every graduation I have attended here until today. I hope someone is sitting with her back there. The Stocksdales have taught for a combined 57 years, so I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to them, as well as Mrs. (Sandi) Sheetz and Mrs. (Donna) Freiburger on their retirements. I am sure teaching you guys had nothing to do with their decisions… I am especially honored and flattered to be chosen as your speaker today because of all of the incredible people sitting behind me you had to choose from. I vividly remember my interview with Mrs. (Melinda) Bundy and Mrs. (Barb) Fitzgerald and think-
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LEFT: The newly named Dr. Tom Greer, Ed.D., receives a little love from members of the Class of 2011 including from left: Nick Petruzzi, Sarah TeKolste, Greer, Jay Ruckelshaus, Joe Corsaro and Christine White. Back row from left Aly Ricker, Olivia Sedwick, Malcolm Herring and Ashley Mills. Highlights Photo/ Lisa Renze-Rhodes
ing if I got the job, I knew I would have fun here. I know I am a little prejudiced, but when I have to be at a 7 a.m. PLC meeting, I’m glad I get to be with my fellow English teachers. I do not think I have seen many people work as diligently as Mrs. (Kathy) Keyes, and there’s nothing quite like discussing British literature with John Hannan and Rich Andriole first thing in the morning. Seriously! I am truly honored to teach with so many fine individuals, and I know many of you agree with me. In the words of the eloquent Phil Mosey, “the friendships and relationships I have forged throughout the student body and faculty at Cathedral High School are worth more to me than any knowledge of Civil War history or scientific experimentation.” I second that! I have not only established great connections with many of the faculty but with many of you
as well. Many of you cherish the retreat letters you received this year, as I value the teacher appreciation notes I have received over the years. Kudos to the theology department for continuing to do this. Some of those I received show the great intellect that you possess; others the great understanding you have of me, while others you probably wish that I had not kept. I will share some snippets to demonstrate the insight that some of you have gained: “From your biting satire to your appreciation for classic literature, I feel that you accurately embody a good teacher. The mere fact that you make fun of me constantly tells me that you respect me.” I’m not sure about everyone, but thank goodness Colin Bates understands me. From Kelley Ford just one sentence: “You and I truly do have a unique relationship because we really are very similar.” Summer/Fall 2011
Oh boy. I’m sure Mrs. (Lisa) Ford is thrilled to hear that. And finally, “…the point of this letter is to say thanks for not making English class so boring that it would cause me to never look at a book again. I still refuse to read, but thanks to you I can tolerate the sight of a book. Thanks for being my English teacher, Kyle (Kennedy). P.S. If this doesn’t boost my grade at all, I’m never speaking to you again.” That just warms my heart! All joking aside, one of my favorite things about teaching at Cathedral is the connectedness of the Catholic community in Indianapolis. It might be epitomized best by Cathedral because we draw kids from all over Central Indiana. You might not completely appreciate it as 18 year-olds, but I hope someday you love it as much as I do. I love that I taught Jake Campbell’s aunts and attended
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2011, from pg 11 their weddings and remember him being born. I love that Aly Darragh’s grandmother was my first basketball coach. I love that I got to teach another O’Hara. I love that I will play golf every week this summer with Matt’s godmother, and that his godfather takes my mom to most of her dialysis appointments. I love that I got to work at the same school with Sr. Dolores (Nellis,) as she was my teacher for two years at Scecina. I love that I am on staff with Fr. Munshower, who 12
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was my pastor at Holy Spirit on the Eastside when I was a student there. You fellow Eastsiders know that I hold a special place in my heart for you. I love that Vince Grote’s dad was one of my best buddies at Holy Spirit, and that Alex Broady’s mom went to Scecina with me. Who knew I would someday teach their kids? Andrew Peebles wrote about this bond between generations specifically at Cathedral in my new favorite book, On Our Hill, and he sums up the reason parents value Cathedral and Catholic schools perfectly: “Alumni want their children to have the
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same experience they had. Not only the academic excellence, but the athletic atmosphere, rich traditions”, and perhaps most important, “long-lasting friendships made.” Speaking of Andrew, I want his family to know that I agree with them in thinking that his working at Mike’s Car Wash has also been invaluable. I truly hope you will value and keep these friendships of which he speaks. My graduation was 31 years ago, but just a couple of weeks ago, I spent hours with four of my high school friends, just having dinner and catching up. I would love to run into
a group of you at La Hacienda 10 or 20 years from now! Many of you are probably surprised that as an English teacher, I have not quoted lots of great authors. In all honesty, I have had a lot more fun quoting you. However, I thought it would be fitting to use my favorite quote from Beowulf, an epic poem that I think all of you have read: “Behavior that’s admired is the path to power everywhere.” This is a simple but
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about irish 2011, from pg 13 a so-accurate statement. Many of you have proven this already just in the way you treat other people, handle responsibility and respect yourselves and others. Even as you head to places all over the country, the way you act will always be how you are judged. That doesn’t mean you have to conform to other people’s ideals or philosophies; in fact, I firmly believe in the words of William Shakespeare: “This above all: to thine ownself be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.” Believe in yourself, believe in something and stand by those convictions. I urge you NOT to be neutral, because I think that means you don’t stand for anything. Your senior year has obviously been the proverbial icing on the cake when you consider your time here. I think the talent, spirit and your accomplishments have been phenomenal. It had been growing steadily, and then last summer, I believe it started blooming with the idea of not just a tailgate shirt but 4 neon options of them. I was amazed to see several of you selling them out on the circle before school had even begun, and even more amazed that cars with underclassmen kept pulling up to buy them as I sat there talking to you. This was still July. Now, I often tell my family and friends stories of Cathedral and my students. When I mention Matt Renie’s name, my mom always says, “That’s the leprechaun, right?” (although one time she called him “the elf ”— sorry, Matt) So, with a leap of faith, 14
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Highlights Photo/ Lisa Renze-Rhodes ABOVE: Friends from the Class of 2011 gather before the walk across the stage. From left: Courtney Robinson, Paige Neely, Tarasae Stancil, Ashley Mills and Olivia Sedwick.
Matt (Renie) emerged as the physical embodiment of Irish spirit, and the rest of you joined in enthusiastically. The fall was a blast! Boys soccer blazed the way, upsetting the favorites all the way to the state championship game, with girls soccer mirroring the accomplishment making it to the State finals. All in one weekend I watched both soccer teams advance in the tournament and girls volleyball roar back from a twogame deficit to win sectional. At the same time, the football team was picking off teams with their sight on Lucas Oil Field. Our last athletic event of the season was a state championship. I saw one of the finest fall plays ever in the theatre department’s Romeo and Juliet, and Homecoming week was one of the most passionate ever. The year continued on with so many other activities, events and projects, and has culminated into
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prestigious college acceptances, scholarships, and awards. I attended the outstanding spring musical, The Secret Garden, in which so many of you shone, and I was particularly struck by “Hold On,” sung by the fabulous Ellen Turner. The opening lines are simple but profound: What you’ve got to do is finish what you have begun. I don’t know how, but it’s not over ’til you’ve won.” I think you sit here today, finishing what you began not so long ago, definitely as winners. Also, appearing in On Our Hill, the astute Joe Murphy writes of Matt (Renie) as having “limitless energy and unflappable confidence,” but I think that perfectly describes the class of 2011. It has been a pleasure to stand up here and rave about you; I will truly miss the senior swagger of this group. May God bless you and keep you. I love you, class of 2011. q
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Launch of County System ignites new traditions This fall Cathedral students began a new program called the County System, designed to insure our young people are connected to one another and to the faculty and staff members at school. Part of the program includes a point system that celebrates the students being involved with one another by attending activities, performing community service and being good role models. Each year the County with the most points will be awarded the Barb Fitzgerald Memorial Bell. Teacher Liz Browning kicked off the hunt for the bell with these remarks:
“As an undergraduate at DePauw University, I learned the importance of a bell. Still today, the rivalry between DePauw and Wabash over the Monon Bell—which happens in a few weeks for the 118th time—adds dimension to my life, especially when colleagues like Mr. (Mark) Worrell, ’78 and Mr. (Nick) Lyons, ’04, draw a line in the sand and throw down challenges over which school will reign victorious. When Dr. (Tom) Greer first told me the symbol of our new county system would be a bell called the Fitzgerald Bell, the name resounded within me and not simply because of my competitive nature. You should know that Mrs. Fitzgerald was my
friend. She was the first person I met in the English department when I joined the faculty 15 years ago. I shared her classroom, and she shared her love of teaching English with me... She treated each person she met with respect and attention and thoughtfulness. In short, she was a cheerleader. And she was a champion. She showed me how to deny the adversity and mortality of life by embracing daily routines with enthusiasm. With those actions she joined the ranks of literary legend, for she defined hero. She is a Cathedral legend, and the Fitz Bell carries with it an awesome responsibility. Mrs. Fitzgerald is often connected with the words of Ralph Waldo Emerson: “Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” So her challenge to you on this day might sound something like this: Embrace your county. Avert complacency. Foster enthusiasm. Reach out to others. Forge new bonds. And find ways to lift Cathedral High School—and yourself—to new heights. And let the Fitz Bell sound for all of us.”
Pride of the Irish make a splash at St. Louis de Montfort Some members of the Pride of the Irish traveled to St. Louis de Montfort School in Fishers to help kick-off that school’s annual walk-a-thon. The group received a rockstar’s welcome, as the SLDM students stood and cheered, especially when the Irish played the Fight Song. Highlights Photo/Lisa Renze-Rhodes
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ABOVE: Preparing for the celebration Mass are from left Mary Brennan, Collin Barthel and Josie Barrett.
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Cathedral once again a school in the Holy Cross tradition.
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a cloudy Friday morning some 93 years ago, it seems highly unlikely that the 90 young men who climbed the front stairs to the Cathedral Grade School would have imagined they were beginning to build a legacy. They were, after all, according to Cathedral — 75 Years, “an apprehensive lot whose parents ... had signed them up as 16
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about irish the first classes.” Stanley Boyle, ’21, told 75 Years authors Bill Shover, ’46 and Jim Obergfell, Hon. ’92, “Frankly, I wasn’t too impressed.” But Boyle survived to become one of 11 members of the first graduating class at Cathedral who had received a Holy Cross education. That tradition continued until 1972 when changing times forced the Brothers of Holy Cross to break ties with Cathedral — a decision that was heartbreaking to the students and Brothers who were at Cathdral at the time. But parents and alumni, led by Bob Welch, ’45, came together, refusing to let go of their beloved Cathedral. The group formed an independent governing Board of Trustees, which still operates the school today, and in time, girls enrolled and the school moved from 14th and Meridian Streets to her current 40-acre campus on 56th street. The one constant through those times of change was the type of education the students received: One that is academically rigorous and faith-based, with an understanding that Cathedral’s students should represent all parts of Central Indiana and should bring unique talents and gifts to share. It’s what Blessed Father Basil Moreau dreamed and created when first creating his unique order. “The mind will not be cultivated at the expense of the heart,” Moreau wrote. “While we prepare useful citizens for society, we shall likewise do our utmost to prepare
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RIGHT: Senior Guy Valponi chats with Brother John Paige, C.S.C, president of Holy Cross College in Notre Dame, Ind. BELOW: Cathedral’s liturgy choir offers the opening song at the celebration Mass.
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about irish BROTHERS, from pg 17 citizens for heaven.” Cathedral’s reaffiliation with the Brothers of Holy Cross began with the seed of an idea in 2005, when Bro. Pedro Haering and several other Brothers were welcomed back to a heritage celebration. The men received such a tremendous outpouring of love from faculty, staff and most especially students that the event sparked conversations about reunification. Work on the official reaffiliation took more than four years, and was not a decision taken lightly. Parents, alumni and students were contacted through focus groups and other communications, and the result was the feeling that moving forward with the reaffiliation would do nothing but strengthen the overall wellbeing of the school. Cathedral is now part of elite company as one of only 16 high schools in the U.S. affiliated with the Brothers. Said Stephen J. Helmich, president of Cathedral, “Someday when I look back at my time here, I know without a doubt this will be the most significant thing that we have done to most positively impact the future of Cathedral High School.” Cathedral was and remains a private school that is independently governed, Helmich said. The Cathedral board operates our budget and sets policies and procedures. But sponsorship brings with it large pools of resources and other opportunities which our young people may tap into. Take for example just one event this summer. Sophomore 18
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ABOVE: Host Riley Weber shows the day’s schedule to her guest, Bro. Ray Harrington, C.S.C. The nine Brothers who traveled to Cathedral for the Mass spent the rest of the day with students and were honored with a luncheon where they met faculty and staff. ABOVE: Students received St. Joseph medals during the celebratory reaffiliation Mass held on Sept. 13. St. Joseph is the patron saint of the Brothers of Holy Cross.
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ABOVE: Gift bearing responsibilities during the reaffiliation Mass fell to the guests including from left: Bros. Charles Drevon, C.S.C., Joseph Fox, C.S.C., Joseph Zuteish C.S.C., and Joseph McTaggart, C.S.C.
Katherine Will was one of eight Cathedral students to attend the Holy Cross Leadership Conference, held at St. Edward’s in Texas. “I had the pleasure of meeting teachers and kids from the other Holy Cross high schools in the country,” Will said. “When I think of Cathedral I think of an extremely unique school that would be nearly impossible to duplicate. But the great thing about this conference is that it brought 16 “Cathedrals” together. All of the schools were based on the same charisms and therefore have the same background identity. “It was good to see other teenagers as passionate (as we are).” Katie Lewis, theology teacher
and director of Holy Cross integration, said students in daily prayers, in reflective papers, and on awakening retreats are conveying the same Cathedral spirit they always have, but now are beginning to be able to more clearly define what such things like “inclusiveness” and “zeal” mean in practice. And that ability to define it gives them the tools and power to more clearly live it for themselves and share it with others. “The integration of Holy Cross is still pretty new ... we haven’t seen all of what it means for Cathedral yet,” said senior Guy Valponi. “But the freshman class will get to see what it becomes for our school. That’s pretty exciting.” Summer/Fall 2011
The Congregation of Holy Cross feels the same. Bro. Chester Freel, C.S.C., provincial superior of the Midwest Province was on hand for the celebration Mass and helped facilitate the reaffiliation. “Fr. Moreau’s view of a Holy Cross education is the heritage that is shared across all schools sponsored by Holy Cross, and it forms the foundation for the reaffiliation of Cathedral High School and the Brothers of Holy Cross,” Freel said. “We are truly excited and equally proud to have formalized our reaffiliation with Cathedral. The Brothers of Holy Cross are honored to again be part of the Cathedral community.” q Cathedral Highlights
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After more than a year of planning, students from Liz Browning’s In Our Village class traveled to Tanzania in June to complete a dream of meeting and joining in fellowship with the students and teachers of the Awet Secondary School. The Irish spent almost two weeks on the ground in Africa, and brought with them school supplies, clothing, medical supplies and love. TOP: Students at the primary school in Kimba ya Simba, a remote village in Tanzania; LEFT: Senior Katie Quigley with girls at the Awet Secondary School; ABOVE: Katie Gordon, ’11, with a girl who resides at an orphanage specifically designed for street children. q
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We the People team claims district title RIGHT: Cathedral’s first We the People team claimed the district title, advancing them to state competition. We the People is designed to encourage and enhance the understanding of U.S. history and the Constitution. Team members front row from left are: Aysha Jemison, Briana Glass, Erin Walsh, Ana Kavanaugh, Haley Roach, Josie Barrett and Steven Longerbone. Second row: Lauren Tolley, Maria DeSanta, Guy Valponi, Abby Helvering, James Brokaw, Jim Kempf and Pat Dimond. Back row: Asst. Coach Harry Nguyen, Danny Massa, Asst. Coach Mark Massa, Coach Jill Baisinger, Asst. Coach Amy Thomas. Not pictured: Asst. Coaches Scott Barnhart, Brad Berghoff, and Erica Sullivan, ’03. Highlights photo/Alan Petersime
French team finds success Members of the French Competition team fared well at the Indiana Association of Students of French 20th Congrès. More than 225 students from across Indiana participated. This was Cathedral’s first year competing in the event, and the six team earned 20 awards. They are: Freshmen Chris FitzGerald 1st – Dictation (L1) 1st – Scrambled Sentences (L1) 1st – Non-Stop Speaking Duo (L1) Malique Moore 1st – Non-Stop Speaking Duo (L1) 2nd – Impromptu Speaking (L1) 2nd – Dictation (L1) 4th – Sight Reading (L1)
Sophomores Claire Christoff 1st – Dictation (L2) 2nd – History and Culture (L2) 4th – Scrambled Sentences (L2) Marika Inskeep 1st – Vocabulary (L2) 1st – Poetic Recitation (L2) 3rd – Scrambled Sentences (L2) Juniors James Brokaw 1st – Sight Reading (L3) 1st – Non-stop Conversation Duo 3rd – Dictation (L3) Lauren Tolley 1st – Poetic Recitation (L3) 1st – Non-stop Conversation Duo 2nd – Trivia (L3) 3rd – Vocabulary (L3) Summer/Fall 2011
Brief l y Irish • Juniors Zain Santamaria and Sarah Schultz were chosen for the Indiana All-State Choir. They will perform in January in Ft. Wayne. • Senior Megan Short and Sophomore Monica Wright had winning projects at the annual State Foreign Language Conference held in October. Megan’s Flamenco Piñata won second place in the craft division, and Monica’s La Feria de Málaga video project took first place in the media category. • Eight students attended the Holy Cross Leadership Conference at St. Edward’s University this summer. They were: Caroline Bechtel, Nick Jamell, Chase Rollins, Sarah Schultz, Zane Turi, Guy Valponi, Riley Weber and Katherine Will. Cathedral Highlights
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Highlights Photo/submitted ABOVE: The Irish had a 4x100 team advance to the state finals. Team members were from left: Lexxus Betts, Maddie Bryan, Aysha Jemison and Denisha Brown.
Lady Irish travel to state meet The Lady Irish concluded their 2011 season by sending a 4x100relay team and a pole vaulter to the Indiana High School Athletic Association state meet. The all-underclassmen 4x100 relay team of freshman Denisha Brown, sophomore Lexxus Betts, junior Aysha Jemison and sophomore Maddie Bryan set the record on multiple occasions, including a time of 49.09 at the regional meet. Shortly thereafter, they broke their best again with time of 48.93, good for a a ninth-place finish at the state meet. Senior Stephanie Israel quali22
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fied in the pole vault. Israel, the first girls pole vaulter in Cathedral history, vaulted 9 feet 8 inches, finishing seventh in the regional meet and second in the sectional meet. She also won the City and All-Catholic titles. “I think I said it last year, but again this year — our attitude was really positive,” said coach Mark Worrell. “That always makes a difference. We don’t have the facilities other schools have, but our kids don’t let that bother them.” Israel finished her career at Cathedral with the Breslin Career Excellence Award, named for former All-State high jumper Emily Breslin and given to athletes who contribute on a high level for four seasons.
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After 11 years, softball coach Ed Roessler has retired. In his years as head coach, Roessler led the Irish to two state finals games — 2001 and 2003 — and the team was City Champ those same years. He and the Irish also claimed sectional titles in 2000, 2001, 2003, 2009, 2010 and 2011. “It’s been an honor to be associated with this team and this school,” Roessler said. “Unless you’ve been part of it, you just can’t appreciate how special this school is. I’m fortunate to have enjoyed many wonderful years.” He leaves a program marked by a desire from the players to continue working, and to continue fighting, whatever the adversity. It also was marked by standout performances, and solid work that could shape the future. Alex McKinley, a junior left fielder, had three home runs in one game and was one of the area’s top outfielders, as was senior outfielder Karly Olson, a four-year starter integral to the program’s success throughout her career. Junior shortstop Lexi Ferguson also had a solid season, Roessler said, reaching a peak during and following the City Tournament that helped the Irish through the sectional tournament. With just three seniors on the varsity roster, Roessler said one key development this season was the maturity of younger players.
irish athletics Boys’ program growing strong Boys’ track coach Tyrelle Collins said he’s seeing commitment from the athletes in his program. “Our guys committed to the weight room and our weight program. Next year, we’ll commit to flexibility. That’s why our injury bug took place. There will be a lot more emphasis on stretching and meet preparation. That’s what bit us down the stretch.” Collins called the season that just ended a “first step.” “With our schedule, we shy away from no one,” he said. “With our schedule, our guys see that every day, you have to show up ready to compete. We still have guys learning, but I see tremendous strides in a lot of areas, so I’m encouraged.” The Irish finished 2011 as the fifth-place team in the Section 15 Meet – two points behind fourthplace Brebeuf Jesuit.
Lacrosse team gaining support The 11-year-old lacrosse club this season featured 75 girls in the varsity, junior varsity and freshman program. “We’ve been around for a little bit, but we’re still kind of new,” said coach Veronica Clark. “In the state, we’re one of the older girls teams. We were about the fourth to come along, and we have 20-some teams in the state now. The competition has grown
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Kesterson nabs 700th victory Girls’ volleyball coach Jean Kesterson, above, shown with Jim McLinn, ’70, earned her 700th victory this season. She has been coaching at Cathedral for 22 years. She has an .831 winning percentage and six state titles, the last being a 4A championship in 2008. “It’s not just one person; it takes a village to get to 700 tremendously. It’s a great thing for Indiana lacrosse and a good thing for Cathedral lacrosse, because we have maintained the high level of play we’ve always had.” The Irish this season finished 9-8 and played 10 teams ranked in the state’s top 10, with a highlight being the program’s first victory over Culver Military Academy, long one of the state’s top girls lacrosse programs. “It was a great accomplish for Summer/Fall 2011
wins,” she said. “I think my coaching staff is the best in the state of Indiana or, obviously, the most experienced coaching staff. I’m a little biased with that.” Her 700th victory came in the Mishawaka Invitational. Kesterson was featured in the Sept. 19 Faces in the Crowd column of Sports Illustrated. us,” Clark said. “The record wasn’t great, but our schedule was one of the toughest we’ve ever had. Our first three losses were all decided by one goal. “I’m excited for next year. I’m excited to see the incoming seniors and what they’re going to bring — the level that they commit to the sport. I think we’re going to do a lot better than we did this year or in years past, so I’m excited to see what next year holds for us.” q Cathedral Highlights
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State title, national rank Back-to-back championships give Royal Irish Rugby Society a name By John Oehser In high school athletics, nothing lasts forever. But Royal Irish coach Andy Griggs said the end of this era hardly could have been more perfect. The team, made up of players from Cathedral and Bishop Chatard high schools, not only continued a remarkable run of but maintained its high level in dominant fashion, winning yet another state title and finishing with the best national performance in program history. It was the end for 27 seniors. But Griggs said the end, in this case, was satisfying and sweet. “It was the icing on the cake.” The Royal Irish Rugby Society (14-1) finished the 2011 season with a second consecutive Indiana Division I State Rugby Championship, with the lone loss coming to the nation’s No. 1-ranked team. The program won its second consecutive Midwest Tournament title in early May with a 31-3 victory over Grand Rapids, Mich., then beat Belmont Shores, Calif., 12-7, to advance to the semifinals in the national playoffs. The team lost to eventual national cham24
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pion Highland (Utah), 44-0, in the semifinal round before beating the Kansas City Junior Blues, 24-15, to secure third place nationally. The program then beat Notre Dame La Salette, Ill., 34-12, in the state semifinal before beating Penn, 15-10, to clinch the Indiana Division I state title for a second consecutive season. “A lot of these kids have played four years for us,” Griggs said. “When you get that kind of continuity working for you, it’s just an incredible piece of art to be able to watch. The rugby IQ level on this team is right up there with some of the men’s clubs teams and college teams. “They could probably play half of the college teams in Indiana and give them a good show, if not beat them.” While it was a dominant effort, Griggs said it was hardly a surprising finish for a team that entered the season with lofty aspirations. “Last year, when we had our parent/student-athlete meeting, I told them that this group of student-athletes is collectively the best group of kids in the 20-year history of this program,” Griggs said. “We
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had the support and the backing of the parents. “We rigorously practice these kids, and these parents had no problem with these kids dedicating themselves for the next six months. And they really did.” The program long has been competitive in Indiana, but Griggs said it has steadily reached new heights in recent seasons. One reason has been a dedicated, talented senior class keyed by a core group of Cathedral players, including Jake Campbell, Zach Decker, Zach Douglas, Joe Witchger, David Shepard, John Michaelis, Nick Trausch and Alex Broady. “They were standout se-
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niors who really took things upon themselves,” Griggs said. Douglas was named the Most Valuable Player of the State Tournament, with Campbell earning MVP-forward honors. The program also received key contributions from a developing junior class — a class which includes Levi Kinney and Drake Meyers — as well as sophomore Max Schroeder. And while the senior class provided the core leadership, Griggs said there remains a focus from underclassmen that is a good sign for the future. “These kids coming up, the younger kids — the freshmen and the sophomores — were able to see the level expected, where we
want our kids playing at,” Griggs said. “A lot of them went to camps this summer, and stepping their games up. We had a couple of summer tournaments, and the kids are really getting involved. “There’s an attitude of, ‘Hey, we’re going to try to continue this legacy.’ I really couldn’t be more proud of the kids.” Griggs said there’s actually little reason the program shouldn’t maintain its level. “We have another really good shot to try to win this national championship next year.” Griggs said it’s an approach that begins before the postseason. The rugby season essentially starts in late fall/early winter, and Griggs said it’s a sport that requires dediSummer/Fall 2011
cation and sacrifice to succeed. To succeed at the level the program has in recent seasons requires more. That element has provided the groundwork for the recent success – and should continue to provide it. “We start basically right after state football finals,” he said. “These kids are ready to go from that moment. They’re like, ‘We’re ready to get in the gym. Let’s go.’ That’s how dedicated these kids are.” q
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TOP: The members of the 2011-12 cheerleading squad attended the UCA Elite Cheer Camp at the University of Kentucky in July. Members are front row from left: Lana Kinney, Haley Roach, Ally Goldfarb, Megan Edwards, Catherine Erath and Ridley Morgan. Second row: Gabbie Piccone, Lindsey Reed, Kaelie Irish, Courtney Lucia, Jorden Mitchell, Maddie Bryan, Katie Thompson, Erin Hedlund, Emily Warstler and Katy Stutts. Back row: Caroline Symons, Alison Welch, Sophie Oskins, Anna White, Kaitlyn Andreone, Maya Graves, Kaelyn Kennedy, Meghan Lenahan, Linsey Newhart, Amy Schultz, Erika Umana, Heidi Franz, Brittany, Broecher, Maggie Logan and Carly Hedlund.
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son before losing to a senior-heavy Carmel team, 15-4, in the state championship game. The Irish’s lone regular-season loss in Indiana came to Carmel, Cathedral boys lacrosse coach 12-11. Andy Gruber said the Irish not “We were a young team still only very nearly won their second trying to find itself as the season state title in school history, they progressed,” Gruber said. “We further established themselves as played some of the top teams in one of the state’s elite programs. the Midwest with a young team. And for that, he said, the team Carmel was a very good team, and should be proud. were the only other state school “As a whole, the team grew to beat us. They were able to take quite a bit,” Gruber said. “Looking control of that final game, and back, it’s another great year for Ca- beat us. As young as we were, it thedral lacrosse. A second-place was very impressive to play as well finish is nothing to dismiss by any as we did.” means.” Gruber called the out-of-state The Irish, who finished the competition key to the team’s season 15-9, entered the state development. The Irish lost eight tournament as the top seed. They games to either out-of-state combeat Bishop Chatard and Hamilpetition or instate non-sanctioned ton Southeastern in the post-seaschools, participating in the inau26
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gural Midwest Catholic Classic at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind. While the Irish were young this season, Gruber also said the nine-member senior class – “played a huge role.” “The seniors on defense and midfield were a big plus,” Gruber said. “Otherwise, all the rest of the guys were underclassmen. We feel good going forward. There’s a sense that we weren’t satisfied this season. Coming in second place just wasn’t what we planned on doing. That wasn’t the goal.”
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Baseball scores another trip downtown By John Oehser The disappointment was real, but Rich Andriole said that won’t always be the theme for the 2011 Cathedral High School baseball season. The Irish lost in the Class 4A state championship game for a second consecutive season. But Andriole, in his 15th season as coach, said the season was another successful one. “When they (players) get away from Cathedral a little bit, and they move on, I think they’ll look back and understand the work they put in and the camaraderie that existed,” Andriole said. “They’ll see the success that came at a pretty consistent rate.” A year after finishing as the Class 4A state runner-up, the Irish went 28-3 in 2011, again advancing to the Class 4A state title game at Victory Field in Indianapolis. “On paper, and statistically, there’s not a lot to be upset about — that’s for sure,” Andriole said. “In high school baseball in Indiana, when you’re limited in the number of competitions you can have — 28 games, plus the state tournament — when you win close to 30 games and make a significant run through the state tournament, there were a lot of successful events to take place for that to happen. “In just about every way possible it was a phenomenal season.” Ace pitcher Dillon Peters, a four-year starter, finished the season 10-2 and also hit .375 with a
team-high 29 RBIs. A 20th-round selection by the Cleveland Indians in the 2011 professional baseball draft, he has signed to play collegiately with traditional power University of Texas. “We’ve had a handful of guys who were four-year letter-winners, and significant contributors. It doesn’t happen often, but there have been more than a couple. Dillon fits that mold from what he accomplished on the field.” The Irish’s four-member senior class helped key the success. Not only did Peters turn in a fourth productive season, Ian Cureton played extensively as a senior outfielder and “just played his tail off,” Andriole said. Pitcher/ infielder Jake Tonegas played through injuries, and infielder Phil Mosey hit .329 with 27 RBIs and received the Class 4A IHSAA Mental Attitude Award. Mosey has signed to play collegiately at Notre Dame. “They were sensational,” Andriole said. “It was a really small group, but what we had was four guys on the field that all bought in and all were terrific leaders. “Are we going to miss some of our guys? Oh my gosh, yes. You just don’t replace guys like Dillon and Phil and Ian and Jake and what they meant to our program, but by the same token, we have some terrific personalities and attitudes coming back.” q
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Peters named Player of the Year Dillon Peters was selected the 2010-11 Gatorade Indiana Baseball Player of the Year. The award recognizes athletic excellence, academic achievement and character on and off the field. The 5-foot-10, 175pound lefthander led the Irish to the state finals. Peters, who signed with the University of Texas and is ranked the 104th best draft prospect by Baseball America, is 8-1 with a 1.71 ERA and 118 strikeouts in 596 innings and is hitting .375 with 12 doubles and 29 RBIs. Peters maintained a 3.24 grade point average at Cathedral and volunteers for the American Red Cross and Kids Against Hunger, in addition to serving as a youth baseball coach and camp counselor. He is the first Cathedral player chosen for the award, which is in its 26th year. q
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pionship and the Delta Invitational, plus finished second at the Crawfordsville Invitational. “We were probably one player from being over the hump,” he said. “I was really pleased with the girls’ attitudes. Everything turned out real well.”
Peszek medals at Championships Junior Jessica Peszek finished in a tie for ninth place on uneven bars at Junior Olympic National Championships in California last spring. It was Peszek’s first appearance at a Junior Olympic National Championship competition.
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Boys’ golfers send one to state The Irish fell just short of a sixth team appearance in the Indiana High School Athletic Association state tournament in seven years but managed to send an individual to the tournament. Coach Joe Vollmer said junior Jon Williams, who played the top spot for the Irish throughout the season, finished third at the regional before shooting a 75 on the first day of the state tournament to miss the cut. Williams won the City Championship with teammate Chris Murray finishing as the runner-up as the Irish won the city team title a year after finishing second in the event to Heritage Christian. “We’ve got a lot of experience coming back. We feel good about what’s ahead,” Vollmer said.
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Seven Irish student-athletes were honored during the fall National Letter of Intent signing celebration sponsored by the Cathedral Athletic Department. Those students were, back row, from left: Jared Drew, St. Louis University, basketball; Keely McGrath, DePauw University, volleyball; Molly Ward, UIndy, golf and Jordan Flowers, Ashford University, basketball. Front row, from left: Matt Dauby, Virginia Tech, baseball; Ryan Levenhagen, West Point, baseball; and Nick McCarty, Notre Dame, baseball.
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• The 2010-11 Lady Irish for earned the American Volleyball Coaches Association Team Academic Award. • Senior soccer player Allison Scarlott was named the 2010-11 Female City Athlete of the Year by the Marion County Coaches of Girls Sports Association. • Four girls’ cross country team members were named Academic All-State by the Indiana Association of Track and Cross Country Coaches. Maria DeSanto, Katie Quigley, and Meghan Searight earned first team honors, while Morgan Toby earned honorable mention.
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Cathedral Celebrates in the Quarter, by participating in The Big Easy Raffle! A total of 12 cash prizes will be awarded, including the early bird drawings, worth $1,000 each, on the following dates: ‡ 'HFHPEHr 14, 2011 ‡ -DQXDU\ 12 The $25,000 Grand Prize through 10th place will be drawn live at ShamrAuction February 25, 2012. You need not be present to win. All proceeds benefit the Cathedral Family of Funds which supports academic and faculty initiatives, the arts, athletics, technology, and need-based tuition assistance. Must be 18 years or older to play. License # 123722
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Irish heading to the French Quarter for annual event Guests at the Feb. 25, 2012, ShamrAuction will get a taste of Mardi Gras as Cathedral “Celebrates in the Quarter.” The 34th annual event, the largest fundraising event sponsored by Cathedral, supports the school’s Family of Funds. Two longtime Cathedral advocates are this year’s co-chairs. David Day, ’81, is married to Kelly Doyle Day, ’83, and they have seven children, four of whom have graduated from Cathedral. Day has been involved with football, softball and rugby for the last five years, and worked on the
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TOP: David Day, ’81, and Denise Farrell, current board member, past parent and past faculty member, are the 2012 ShamrAuction co-chairs.
Day has served on the Catholic Communities Foundation board and is a past board member and president of the CYO board. He attends Holy Spirit Catholic Church on the Eastside, is on the parish council and the CYO board and has served as the boys’ athletic director for the last 13 years. He has also chaired the Holy Spirit Summer Festival the last three years. Denise Farrell came to Cathedral from Southwestern Jr.-Sr. High School in August 1979. During her 30 years here she was a librarian, social studies teacher, business teacher, PE teacher, guidance counselor, assistant director of
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athletics, director of athletics and vice principal for academic affairs. Additionally, she coached volleyball, basketball, swimming and was the gymnastics coordinator. Denise and her husband of 33 years, Bill, are the parents of two children: Nicole (Farrell) Beasley ’98, Michael, ’00. Nicole and her husband Ben have three children, Braden, Abigail, Noah; Michael aand his wife Laura have one daughter, Claire. They are members of Holy Spirit Parish in Indianapolis. Denise serves on Cathedral’s board of directors. To donate goods or services, or to secure tickets for the evening, contact Sheryl Babb, director of events, at (317) 968-7316 or via email at sbabb@cathedral-irish.org. Watch for the online auction, to be held in February. q
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Davis named Man of the Year For more than 45 years, John L. Davis, ’66, has been a committed member of the Cathedral family, and that loyalty was celebrated at the 2011 Tradition Golf Outing, where Davis was named Man of the Year. Though bad weather threatened the day, Davis was lauded by many friends and classmates. q
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LEFT: Members of the Davis family are from left: Michael, ’98; Donna, SAA, ’65; Ryan, ’06; John, ’66; Kevin, ’95; and Molly (Davis) Hahn, ’92.
Star columnist delights 2011 Dezelan guests The wit and humor that Indianapolis Star sports columnist Bob Kravitz brings to his writing were on display at the 30th annual Joseph F. Dezelan dinner, held in the early summer. Kravitz’s stories about some famous, and some infamous, sports figures, as well as his self-deprecating humor made for an enjoyable night. q
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LEFT: Principal David L. Worland (from left), Bob Kravitz and President Stephen J. Helmich at the 2011 Dezelan Dinner.
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Luncheon draws capacity crowd The lure of high fashion and great fun drew hundreds of guests to the annual ShamrAuction luncheon. Sheryl Babb, director of events, said energetic co-chairs and generous sponsors proved the secret to a great day. “Cathedral continues to enjoy the work of dedicated volunteers who are committed to the success of our events,” Babb said. “I can’t thank Vicki and Angela, as well as our sponsors, enough for making this fun and successful.” Proceeds go toward the annual ShamrAuction, set for Feb. 25, 2012. q 32 34
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ABOVE: Student models were front row from left: DeMani Arnold, Lauren Streiff, Shantelle Taylor, Elizabeth Witchger, Carlene Eckhart, Catherine Goodin and Keely McGrath. Back row: Guy Valponi, Evan Pulliam, Corey Babb, Adam Schultheis and Bobby Cohoat. LEFT: Co-chairs from left were Vicki Scotto and Angela (Price) Kirkpatrick, ’83.
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Fortune Scholars recognized The 2011-12 Fortune Scholars — Ben Sasin, ’14, and Courtney Bostrom, ’15 — were recently honored. Fortune Scholars are made possible through the Russell and Penny Fortune Foundation Inc. Tuition Assistance Grant. Selected students must demonstrate commitment to Cathdral’s rigorous academics, and the school’s overall mission. q
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LEFT: From left: Anna Sasin, Ben’s mother; Ben Sasin, ’14; Jacque Fortune, Mike Feeney, director of major gifts; Penny Fortune; Courtney Bostrom, ’15; Brian Bostrom, Courtney’s father; Angela Bostrom, Courtney’s mother; and Duane Emery, vice president for enrollment management.
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2011 Father Kelly Golf Outing The winners of the annual Father Kelly Memorial Golf Outing were, from left: Michael Armstrong, Joey Cohoat, Tommy
Cohoat and Michael Cohoat. The event raised money for the Cathedral Fund Family of Funds.
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Alumni and friends made the Fall 2011 phone-a-thon the most successful in Cathedral’s history. Diane Szymanski, director of the Cathedral Fund, said the 46 students who called donors over 10 different nights raised a total of $47,633. “We are just so appreciative of our alumni, families and friends who continue to show their love for Cathedral,” Szymanski said. The October effort came on the heels of a successful spring drive that included a donor incentive of an iPad2. That prize was won by Lara O’Dell, ’89. Thanks to all donors! q Cathedral Highlights
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Honoring the Fallen
When thousands in Indianapolis gathered for the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, they most likely didn’t realize the event was made possible in part by members of the Cathedral community. Begun by Greg Hess, a firefighter and paramedic with IFD, the project soon involved Mayor Greg Ballard, ’72, who worked with Gov. Mitch Daniels’ office to secure beams from the World Trade Center. Artist Ryan Feeney, ’92, created the life-sized eagle that was attached to the top of one of the beams. Steve Troy, ’86, with Troy Memorial Services helped set the site where the memorial was dedicated, and John Feeser and Tom Foreman, both from the Class of 1986, and members of Indiana Air Search & Rescue,s provided an escort for the beams once they crossed the Indiana border. q 34
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TOP CENTER: The beams from the World Trade Center and a life-sized American eagle are reflected in a portion of the Indianapolis 9/11 memorial. TOP: A flyover by members of Indiana Air Search & Rescue, including Tom Foreman and John Feeser, both ’86, at the dedication of the 9/11 memorial. LEFT: Five Cathedral alumni were instrumental in the creation and dedication of the city’s 9/11 memorial. From left are Ryan Feeney, ’92, Steve Troy, ’86, John Feeser, ’86, and Tom Foreman, ’86 . Not pictured, Mayor Greg Ballard, ’72, whose office worked with the office of Gov. Mitch Daniels’ (father of Maggie, ’04) to help petition the New York Port Authority for the beams. Highlights photos/Rich Miller
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Class Luncheon Schedule Class of ’32 Last Wednesday/month K of C #437 Class of ’34 Last Tuesday/month — Noon Robert Kennington Post Class of ’36 3rd Wednesday/month K of C #437 Class of ’39 4th Friday/month K of C #437 Class of ’40 2nd Friday/month — 11:30 a.m. K of C #437 Class of ’41 Last Friday/month — 11:30 a.m. K of C #437
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ABOVE: Wings to Fly foudners and students are front row from left: Bonnie Rettig, founder, Justus Coleman, Phoenix Chavez, and Susan Hallam, founder. Back row from left are Anyah Clarke, Chase Rollins and Aaron Smith.
The promise of education is the motivation for the students in the Wings to Fly Program, a scholarship group that has guaranteed a college education to students from
The Oaks Academy who successfully complete high school. Five Cathedral students are enrolled in the program.
Class of ’42 1st Friday/month Contact Jim O’Brien Class of ’43 2nd Wednesday/Every other month — Noon K of C #437 (June, August, October, etc.) Class of ’44 1st Wednesday/ month — 11:30 a.m. K of C #437 Class of ’45 4th Thursday/Every other month — 10 a.m. K of C #3433 (February, April, June, etc.) Class of ’46 3rd Tuesday/month — 11:30 a.m. McQ’s Pub Class of ’47 3rd Wednesday/Quarterly K of C #3433 (March, June, Sept., Dec.) Class of ’48 1st Wednesday/Quarterly K of C #3433 (March, June, Sept., Dec.) Class of ’51 2nd Wednesday/month — 11 a.m. Golden Ace Class of ’53 1st Tuesday/ month — 11:30 a.m. Milano Inn Class of ’54 2nd Tuesday/month — 10 a.m. Perkins, 82nd Street Class of ’55 3rd Friday/month — 1 p.m. Pat Flynn’s Class of ’56 1st Monday/ month —11:30 a.m. Marriott, 21st & Shadeland
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ABOVE: For 25 years, members of the Class of 1950 have shown their love and loyalty for Cathedral by maintaining a named scholarship fund. Continuing that tradition are class members from left: Marty McDermott and Harry Russell, giving the gift to Ed Ryan, ’69, VP advancement and Steve Helmich, president.
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Joe Piggott, ’41, was inducted into the Indiana Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame in October.
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Jack Bradshaw, ’48, was a member of the USA Tennis Mens 80 team that traveled to Turkey in October and won the World Championship. More than 150 teams from 28 countries participated. Bradshaw’s team defeated teams from France in the semifinal round and Canada in the final round to claim the title.
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Chuck Workman, ’50, was inducted into the Indiana Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame in October.
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Ed Ryan, ’69, right, is seen with Billy Ray Cyrus while volunteering in Piqua, Ohio, at the annual car show of his sister-in-law, Peggy Steger Henthorn. Ed, his wife Cathy, and the Steger in-laws helped with various duties at the car show/concert.
In June 2011 the 1986 girls’ tennis state championship team celebrated its 25th reunion. The Irish went undefeated in 1986, beating Elkhart 5-0 in the state title game. Three sets of sisters were members of the team: Meg Boyle Brady and Amy Boyle Koscielski; Ann Bradshaw Wojtalik and Cathy Bradshaw Michael; and Meg Harvey Ostrow and Amanda Harvey. The other member of the team was Michele Leighton Pettrona. John Crisp, ’88, is one of five brokers at Cassidy Turley, the largest local commercial real estate brokerage firm, who have been named to the Who’s Who in Commercial Real Estate in Central Indiana by the Indianapolis Business Journal.
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Judge Tanya Walton-Pratt, ’77, was named the Phyllis Wheatley Award winner at the 29th annual Salute to Women of Achievement Awards sponsored by the YWCA of Indianapolis.
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Matthew Simerly, below left, born May 15, 2010.
Molly (Davis) Hahn, ’92, was named an Indianapolis Star Rising Star for her work as Realtor foundation manager at the Metropolitan Indianapolis Board of Realtors. The Class of ’96 reunion will be Dec. 17 at George’s | Neighborhood Grill. For info please contact Amy Areddy at amyareddy@gmail.com or (317) 445-4588. Ashley N. Sybesma, ’97, was elected to the Florida Bar’s Young Lawyers Division Board of Governors for a two-year term representing the 17th Judicial Circuit. Sybesma was sworn in in June Clark Rehme, ’98, and his wife Lisa are parents of Reagan, left, born July 1.
Seamus Boyce, ’99, was named an Indianapolis Star Rising Star for his work as an education attorney with Church, Church, Hittle and Antrim.
2000s Cesalee SmithStovall, ’00, left, appeared in the postBroadway production of Tarzan at the Tuacahn Ampitheatre in St. George, Utah. The $3 million production ran through the summer of 2010.
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Kathleen Coyle, ’02, and Jimmy Hackl, ’03, (bottom) were married on Sept. 11, 2010 at St. John the Evangelist Church in Indianapolis. Alumni in the wedding were: Henry Hackl, ’04, Colleen Coyle, ’05, Craig McMains, ’03, David Dellen, ’03, David Finn, ’03, Nick McLaughlin, ’03, Sam Zinkan, ’03, Katy Ludington, ’02, Robert Hackl, ’06, Marguerite Hackl, ’08; Margaret Coyle, ’08; Stephen Hackl, ’10 and Catherine Hackl, ’12. Jimmy works as an industrial engineer with G.E./United Technologies and Kathleen is a recruiter for International Market Recruiters. The couple make their home in Sherrills Ford, N.C. The 12th-place women’s finish by Laura Farley, ’02, in the Chicago Marathon qualified her for the U.S. Olympic Trials. Farley, a Cathedral and Purdue graduate, had a time of 2 hours, 43 minutes, 40 seconds.
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This year’s honorees at the annual Alumni Association dinner were from left: Julian Peebles, ’64, Service to Cathedral; Sr. Susan Dennin, SAA ’60, Service to Community; and Cmdr. Richard Bryant, ’84, Professional Achievement.
Katie Dobson, ’03, married Chris Stocker, right, in December 2010 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in West Lafayette. Members of the Cathedral family in attendance were Erica Sullivan, ’03, David Dobson, ’06 and Julie Dobson, ’08. Chris is a sales engineer for Carrier Corporation. Katie received her doctorate of audiology degree from Indiana University and works at Balance Point, a branch of Otolaryngology Associates. The couple live in Indianapolis.
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of Louisville. While there Ally won the Sara-Jean McDowell Award. The couple live in Louisville where they t each high school English.
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A gentleman’s goodbye
The mass of men worry themselves into nameless graves while here and there a great unselfish soul forgets himself into immortality. — Ralph Waldo Emerson
Andy K. Shiel, ’74, will be remembered for his love of family, determination of spirit and desire to dream big. Friends remember it started with a boat. A quiet, average kid at St. Joan of Arc School, Andrew K. Shiel was fixated on restoring
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of Shiel Sexton, said that as Shiel did in everything, “Andy inspired us all.” “Three things drove Andy: His family, his friends and his projects,” Dilts said. “In each, Andy brought a spirit of fun, passion and leadership.” It was a simple recipe for success that began with the love and lessons from his family, continued through grade school and during his time at Cathedral High School and beyond. Stephen J. Helmich, president of Cathedral, recalls working with Shiel on multiple building and expansion projects, such as the renovations of Cunningham and Loretto halls, the construction of the Student Life Center, now the A.K. Shiel Student Life Center,
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and the construction of the Butler Family Theatre Annex. “If someone said, ‘It can’t be done,’ Andy would say, ‘It can be done,’ ” Helmich said. “He helped us believe in all the possibilities and he made things happen. His optimism and hopefulness were contagious, and this school is, today, not afraid to dream the biggest dreams. Andy helped us all believe.” Born in 1956, Andy Shiel was the oldest of Dick and Kenny Shiel’s five children. While still in high school, he went to work for his father as a laborer at Shiel Sexton. It was an important step in one day taking over the company, as he spent 10 years learning not just the ins and outs of construction but about the importance of quality and service. In 1983, Shiel did take over the company and was soon joined by Dilts, plus classmate and business partner Brian Sullivan. The three then comprised the principal leadership of the company. And it was also about that time that Shiel met and married his wife of 30 years, Gail. The couple had three children, Maureen (Tony) Knoble, ’04, James (Bethany) Shiel, ’05, and Katherine Shiel, ’08. “Friends would say that was a turning point in Andy’s life,” Helmich said. “Meeting and eventually marrying Gail. Synergy is sometimes described as one plus one somehow becoming larger than two. Andy and Gail had one of those synergistic marriages where, together, they have produced much more than the
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design,” Helmich said. “He was never afraid to make the decisions that proved to be long term home runs. He was bold when he needed to be and conservative when it was important, and that leadership has helped Cathedral develop one of the very finest campuses in the country. This campus today is one of beauty, yes, but more importantly one of great functionality for teachers, staff and students.” There could be no other way for Shiel, who began his love affair with Cathedral in the fall of 1970.
He hitchhiked to the school, then at 14th and Meridian, from his home at 45th and Washington. “The same couple of guys would drop me off,” Shiel said in 2010. “We were all for one and one for all, and that hasn’t changed. That’s what makes Cathedral work.” It’s what he worked so hard to preserve, and what he hoped would carry forward. To help ensure that future, the Shiels created a planned gift through their estate. “People assume Cathedral has all the money we need. We don’t,” Shiel said when he and Gail established the gift. “It’d be great if our endowment was $50 million, but it’s not. Cathedral is important, and people have to realize Cathedral has a need for support.” That support from the Shiels resulted in the single-largest private gift to Cathedral in the school’s 93year history. Andy Shiel wouldn’t have wanted it any other way. “There’s a great community and family spirit that I don’t think has ever changed,” Shiel said last year. “Part of my heart is always, and will always be, with Cathedral.” q
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that will contribute to the tradition of excellence that Cathedral has been building upon for 93 years. To make a gift call Susan Lord at (317) 968-7310 or go online to gocathedral.com.
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2000s Kelly LeBlanc, ’03, is manager and co-owner, with her parents, of Mudbugs. It is on Main Street in Carmel. Paige Starkey, ’03, was featured in an article on women who have overcome difficulties. Starkey, who is dyslexic, completed her master’s degree at Vanderbilt University and teaches for Hamilton Southeastern Schools.
2nd Lt. Douglas J. Ausenbaugh, ’07, below left, was named Top Infantry Cadet of the 2011 graduating class of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Upon his graduation, Ausenbaugh was sworn in as an officer in the Army by his great-grandfather, Navy Cmdr. Robert L. Self (not pictured). 2nd Lt. Dan Hess, ’07, gradu-
University Female Athlete of the year in August 2011. Joey Corsaro, ’11, was one of two Indiana students who received a $20,000 Sen. Richard Lugar Hoosier Fund for Excellence scholarship. Corsaro had to complete a written application. As a semi finalist, he appeared before the Hoosier Fund for Excellence Board for an
Andrew Dezelan, ’05, was recently awarded the Verizon Legislative Intern Scholarship for his excellent performance at the Statehouse. David Dobson, ’06, graduated from Purdue University in December 2010 and works as a field supervisor for STARCON in the Chicago area. He lives in Romeoville, Ill. Jackie Kochell, ’06, is the editor-in-chief of Exchange: The Journal of Public Diplomacy at Syracuse University.
interview in January. ated this year from the U.S. AirForce Academy. Members of the John “Jay” Ruckelshaus, ’11, Hess family who were present were above from left, Connor, ’09; Dan, was named a 2011 Indianapolis Star Academic All-Star and an and Logan, ’13. A.B. Duke Memorial Scholarship winner. Derek Reinstrom, ’07, is part-owner of InChristine White, ’11, placed dianapolis-based Byrne’s 13th in the nation in the history Grilled Pizza, a mobile paper category of the Kenneth food truck that specialE. Behring National History Day izes in gourmet pizzas. contest in June. White’s paper was titled, “An Unprecedented Peace: Katie Dapper, ’08, A Change of Order at the Paris was an Indianapolis 500 Peace Conference, 1919.” q Princess in May 2011. Michele Nash, ’08, was named the Butler
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In Memoriam James R. Alhand, ’52, husband of Ann, SMA ’52; grandfather of Danielle Denton, ’13, and Rachel Denton, ’15. Andrew Baas, 30, ’00. Frank Bardash, 92, ’35. Mary L. Beard, 79, LS ’50. Jean C. Beck, wife of William, ’29; mother of William, ’63, Linus, ’65, David, ’73 and Thomas, ’74; sister-in-law of Joseph, ’31. Grace M. Bill, 74, SAA ’55, mother-in-law of Colleen Biel, ’86. Sr. Sue Bradshaw, OSF, 76, formerly Sr. Catherine Marie, sister of Jack Bradshaw, ’48. John Bernard Brady, 80, ’48. Dr. Thomas A. Brady, longtime friend of Cathedral. Richard A. Bugher, 77, ’52, brother of James, ’46, and William, ’49. Howard A. Buis, 88, father of Julia Buis Ertel, SMA ’64 and John, ’70; grandfather of Lauren Hummel, ’10, and John Hummel, ’13. Wirt H. Cook, 87, father of Tom, ’64 and Wirt, ’66. Mary E. Culley, 78, SAA ’50, mother of Lori Williamson, ’82, and grandmother of Robert Bland, ’10. Anthony R. DeSanto, 82, grandfather of Maria, ’12, and Aidan, ’14. John J. Dezelan, 63, ’65, brother of Louis Dezelan, ’63. Jeanne M. Doyle, 53, sister of Donna Davis, SAA ’65; Rita O’Malia, SAA ’66; Jo Ellen Dascoli, SAA ’68; Mary Anne Kuhn, OLG ’72; and Kelly Day, ’83. 44
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Matthew J. Eckrich Jr., 84 ’47. David Ernst, 72, father of current teacher Anthony. Harry W. Evard, ’40. Geoff Faerber, 36, ’94. John Michael Ford, 68, ’60, son of John, ’32, father of Terence, ’92; Brian, ’93; and Erin Ford D’Antonio, ’96. After John F. Ford ’32 and his wife, Louise K. died, an endowed Ford Family Fund was set up here at Cathedral. Regina I. Garrison, 58, SAA ’70, sister of Peter Elsbergs, ’70. Charles A. Grothe, 87, ’44. Nancy Joan Wood Haigerty 67, aunt of John and Jeffrey, ’83, and grandmother of Nancy Farmer, ’13. Carmen D. Hansen, 88, mother of board member Carmen Hansen Rivera Bjork. James L. Harless, 81, brother of Richard, ’51; grandfather of Jennifer Frigge, ’08; and Jack Frigge, ’12. Joseph P. Harmon, Jr. 81, ’47. Joseph C. Hilgenberg, 95, ’34, father of Joseph M. ’64. Charles P. Hill, 97, ’32; father of Michael, ’59; Barbara Hill Quigley, ’60; and Philip, ’70. Thomas M. Hughes, 77, ’52; brother of Kitty Hughes Shannon, SAA ’51. Paul R. Jarboe, 83, father of William, ’98. Phyllis L. Keller, 77, SMA ’52. Geraldine “Jerry” M. Kennedy, 80, mother of Susan Cutshall, ’73; Joseph Kennedy, ’75; Jan Kennedy, ’78; Anne Miner, ’78; Tim Kennedy, ’79; Judy Indiano, ’81; Sharon Halsmer, ’83; and
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Michael Kennedy, ’86. Joseph F. Kennelly, 97, ’32, father of Ford, ’59; and Kevin, ’64. Paul B. Kernel, 80, ’48, brother of Maureen Kernel Matthews, SAA, ’50; father of Kevin, ’71. Budgie Dale Keyes, 78, fatherin-law of Cathedral teacher Kathy Keyes. Theodore C. Kirn, 79, grandfather of David Price, ’13 and Theodore Price, ’14. Charles F. Lawless Jr., 69, ’61. Francis J. “Joe” Lenahan, 82, ’46. Donald A. Litzelman, 93, ’35. Matthew J. Luedeman, 22, ’07, son of Steve, ’64; and brother of Matthew, ’07. Robert M. Marks Sr., 82, ’45. Robert L. Mennel, 82, ’46. John J. O’Brien, ’36. Peter “Pete” Page, ’56; brother of Paul, ’62; and Antoinette Dullaghan, SMA ’62. Joshua Michael Piechocki, 24, ’05, brother of Jaclyn, ’07; grandson of Bobby Plump, and cousin of Garrett Plump, ’11. Francis B. Quinn, 91, ’38; father of Patrick, ’61; Michael, ’62;
irish updates Timothy, ’64; John, ’65; Barney, ’72; Daniel, ’76; Elizabeth Quinn Hahn, ’78; Terry, ’80; and Kevin, ’66 (dec’d); grandfather of Charlotte, ’07; Mary Clare, ’09; and Riley, ’15. Daughter, Eleanor, was an LA alumnae. Michael F. Quinn, 85, ’44. Sarann Rosborough, mother of Cathedral teacher Kathy Keyes. John Schelli, 77, ’52. Bernard “Bernie” G. Seger, 85, grandfather of Andrew Evans, ’04. Joseph E. Sheehan, 87, grandfather of Catherine O’Connor Dangler, ’98; Kelly O’Connor, ’02; and Annie O’Connor, ’04. Andrew K. Shiel, 54, ’74. Please see obituary pages 40-42. Edward F. Steinmetz, 86, ’43; father of Karen, ’81; Mary Kay, ’83; grandfather of Christopher, ’08; Kathleen, ’08; Matthew, ’08; Edward, ’10; Christopher, ’11; Patrick, ’11; Daniel, ’14. Sharon Lynn Back Stites mother of Jonathan, ’92; and James, ’05. Ned F. Streiff, 92, father of teacher and coach Rick, and grandfather of John, ’09; Lauren, ’12; and Tom, ’15. Robert E. “Sully” Sullivan, 84, father of Cathedral staffer Maureen Sullivan, grandfather of Bill, ’99; Dan, ’01; Charles, ’07; and Pete, ’08. Neal Ray Suppiger, 85, grandfather of Mercer Suppiger ’12. Joan M. Svarczkopf, SMA ’52. Mary Veerkamp, 89, grandmother of Leigh Moore, ’03; and Marc Moore, ’08. Dr. Justin E. Walsh, 78, ’51. Mary Catherine Wetzel Watson, 73, SMA, ’56, wife of Bernard, ’53; mother of Thomas, ’87.
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How I’m coping with cancer Editor’s note: Anne Beckman, ’83, wrote this essay that appeared in Coping with Cancer magazine.
help from a group with a common experience. The Wellness Community was my rock when I had breast cancer. I could cry there, learn there, laugh there and Accept and Fight: How I’m Coping with Cancer teach there. Fighting is the attitude that says, “I underBy Anne Beckman stand I have a life-threatening disease, but I will fight it with all I have. I will feel angry and sorry for For six and a half years, a monster named myself. I will feel sick. But I will not let this disease cancer has been chewing on my body. It began with conquer my spirit.” It’s the attitude that says, “I have breast cancer. After a year’s treatment, the beast went cancer, but it will not possess me.” into remission. Three years later, pre-cancerous cells There are days spent vomiting, objects struck demanded a hysterectomy. Two years later, cancer in you body that hurt, hair loss, and hospital stays. reappeared on my skull and spine. These can cause you to lose your morale. There is Clearly, a coping technique also anxiety: Will I ever get better? was in order. Through experience, I How much is this costing me? I have mine. It is “Accept and Fight.” look so ugly without hair! Anxiety “I understand A dual attitude leading to dual accan make you as sick as the cancer tion. Adopting this dual attitude is can. I have a lifesurvival gear. Every coping techDepression can come so threatening nique flows from either one attitude easily from a weakened body. After disease, but I or the other. four chemo treatments, breast surAcceptance is the attitude gery, then more chemo during an will fight it with that says, “Yes, I have cancer. I will especially harsh winter, I let anxiall I have. I will do what the doctors say. I won’t ety claim me. My sense of humor hide my cancer. I realize I will need disappeared. I talked little and was feel angry and help from others. I realize this disafraid of the telephone. I kept evsorry for myself. ease will make profound, permanent erything inside, until I broke down changes in my life.” during a doctor’s appointment. This I will feel sick. Acceptance first means lisbreakdown could have been avoided But I will not let tening to you body, knowing what by giving voice to my feelings early. cancer is doing to it, trying to keep Lesson Learned: Kill the anxthis disease ahead of it. It also means organiziety — or any lousy feeling — before conquer my ing. Coping with cancer is your it kills you. Asking for help to fight job now, so know your stuff — your painful emotions is just as imporspirit. ” doctors, medications, limitations, tant as fighting the disease. pharmacy, treatments. Keep a list I still have cancer. I get a of them at home and in your Blackmonthly treatment to remove this berry. monster from me. As I write this, Acceptance means letting others help you. the metal cage that replaced the two cancerous verThis goes beyond casseroles and get-well cards. It in- tebrae is securely in place. The CAT scan I had last cludes any tasks family and friends can do for you, as September said the cancer is no longer spreading, well as visits when you can handle it. It lifts others’ but my lymphatic system is weakened. I do what my spirits to help someone they care for. doctors say. Life is okay! Just keep to the plan. May Finally, acceptance can lead you to receive it work for you, too. You have all my support. q 46
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Highlights photo/submitted by Peggy Beltrame
Cathedral grads gathered en masse in Italy last August for Kate Beltrame’s wedding. Shown in Catignano, Italy, are from left Kate Ruhmkorff, ’07, Shannon Branson, ’00, Beltrame, ’00, Meg Beltrame, ’02, Bridget Beltrame, ’99, Mike Beltrame, ’05, Maria Galbo, ’00, and Colleen Ruhmkorff, ’09.
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