Jesuit Today Summer 2023

21 Ad Majorem: The Campaign for Jesuit Dallas

“We are resolute in our commitment to provide an excellent, Catholic education, with the higher purpose of forming a community of men charged with living a life as God’s hands on earth.” – Mike Earsing

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

5 Around Campus

6 2023 Calendar

11 Celebration Auction

14 Duda Athletic Center & Plaza

16 Foundation

30 Graduation

37 Athletics Year in Review

42 Class Notes

52 In Memoriam

On the cover: As part of an initiative within Ad Majorem: The Campaign for Jesuit Dallas, the new chapel prominently reinforces Jesuit’s faith identity and provides a dedicated sacred space on campus to inspire a more intimate connection with God. See page 25.

Credits: Jesuit Today is an official publication of the Jesuit Dallas Office of Advancement. Photography provided by Emily Alexander, Brandace Laska, Legacy Studios, Celii Photography, Don Chamblee, Elaine Payne, Robert Sahadevan, Emma Thomas, Red Family Photo, and the Jesuit Dallas communications team unless otherwise noted. Construction renderings provided by Davis Chauviere/HKS, Inc.

Message from the President

JESUIT COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL OF DALLAS

Michael A. Earsing

President

William L. Antes II

Vice President of Advancement

Executive Director - Jesuit Foundation

Thomas E. Garrison ’92

Principal

Alex Soich ’04

Vice President of Operations

Chief Financial Officer

SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2023-24

Chair: Edwin S. Bell, Jr.

Trustees: William L. Antes II; Rev. Paul Deutsch, S.J.; Michael A. Earsing; Rev. Carlos D. Esparza, S.J. ’98; Catherine Foxworth; Thomas E. Garrison ’92; Paul M. Harris, Jr.; Michael J. Marz ’74; Rev. Robert E. Murphy III, S.J.; Rev. Anthony G. Rauschuber, S.J.; Clinton B. Shouse; Alex Soich ’04; John J. Stephens; Michael F. Terry; Thomas B. Walsh; Kathy B. Williams

JESUIT FOUNDATION

BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2023-24

Chair: John J. Stephens

Trustees: William L. Antes II; Marsha Beasley; Edwin S. Bell, Jr.; Antonio Carrillo; Timothy L. Dove ’75; Michael A. Earsing; David Frey; Janiece Evans-Page; Peter M. Gehan ’85; Aimee B. Griffiths; Eleanor D. Landon; Rafael R. Lizardi; Nancy T. Mello; Steven E. Meyer; John S. Moore; Amy B. Schwetz; Bill L. Sladek, Sr. ’78; Brian J. Tusa ’90; Gabriel V. Vazquez ’95; Michelle Vopni

General Counsel: David M. Rosenberg

ADVANCEMENT STAFF

Joelle Abi-Habib

Director of Annual Giving

Kara Fino

Events Coordinator

Chelsea Hafertepe

Manager of Stewardship and Donor Relations

James Kramer

Director of Communications

Jennifer McCaffrey

Gift Processor

Sean McMullen ’96

Director of Alumni Relations

Bryan Montgomery

Sports Information Director

Maureen Nawalaniec

Director of Gift Planning and Endowment Accounting

Stephanie Nelson

Administrative Assistant to Vice President

Tim Plocica

Principal Gifts Officer

Candice Price

Assistant Director of Communications and Graphic Designer

Pat Sayers

Director of Fundraising Events

Shelly Schutze

Advancement Services Coordinator

Katy Wilson

Digital Media Specialist

Direct feedback, address changes, or other correspondence to: connect@jesuitcp.org

President Earsing addressed attendees at Jesuit’s Celebration Auction, Carnival, stating, “We are committed to making the Jesuit experience available for all students, and the generosity of our family and friends turns the prospect of a Jesuit education and a life-long brotherhood into a reality for our young men.”

One of the lesser known blessings of working at Jesuit Dallas is the ability to have intelligent, affable discussions with colleagues on just about any subject. A recent lunchtime conversation centered on an upcoming total eclipse and broadened into a discussion of NASA and mankind’s future in space.

When I was young, I remember going outside to get a glimpse of Sputnik 1, the first satellite put into orbit by the Soviet Union. My friends and I rejoiced when President Kennedy said, “We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard.” Every televised NASA launch was watched by the entire population of my elementary school on one 19-inch black and white television in our cafeteria. We all wished to be John Glenn or Alan Shepard.

Our desire to explore and travel beyond our planet spurred us to create wonderful technology. The pictures that Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin took of the Earth from the surface of the moon are breathtaking. The beauty of our planet in contrast to the barrenness of the moon has to make us appreciate the world God gave us.

I asked a group of seniors from the Class of 2023 to share some thoughts about their Jesuit experience, which illuminated an appreciation of the love that was given to them by their parents manifested in sending them to Jesuit and their desire to show more gratitude in their daily lives. What really stood out to me in their shared reflections were the themes of having a “connection with God” and “a sense of belonging.” One student remarked, “I see how small I really am, yet how big my impact is on so many people’s lives.” It’s a similar reflection that has often been made after seeing those pictures of Earth from the moon.

Our Jesuit graduates go out into the world to become successful men who are exceedingly generous of their time, talent, and treasure. They become loving fathers and husbands. They give back to the community in countless ways by their service great and small. The positive way they live their lives impacts our entire planet, and in their lifetime, God only knows where else.

As a Jesuit school, we keep one foot grounded in tradition, and like the NASA space program, one foot extended toward our future. In our continued desire to best prepare each Jesuit student for a life of service, faith, and the pursuit of knowledge, we are officially announcing Ad Majorem: The Campaign for Jesuit Dallas. Our vision is grand, and the financial implications are serious, but this is a mission “for the greater” and our fulfillment of this endeavor promises a future full of extraordinary opportunities for our students.

We continue to pray for the Class of 2023 as they begin their life adventure. We also ask God to bless our entire Jesuit Community, as we look forward to a new school year and a bright future for our young men.

Blessings,

Michael A. Earsing

Around Campus...

Jesuit Trio Named National Finalists in NASA Hunch Program

The Problem: The moon is covered in a dirt-like material called regolith. When solar powered vehicles land on the moon they will initially have clean solar panels; however, over the course of just one lunar day, the solar panel will be covered in dust, making it unusable.

Jesuit students (L-R) Raul Hernandez ’23, Christopher Uzor ’23, and Joshua Lyons ’23 responded to a challenge presented by the NASA Hunch program with an engineering solution that earned them designation as a National Finalist in the design and prototyping division of a highly competitive nationwide contest that gives high school students the opportunity to design and develop real world valued products for NASA.

The students created and tested a viable method for keeping the solar panel clean while still allowing the module to perform all of its necessary functions. The solution included the development of a rotating protective case where the interior also spins while still allowing the panel to independently adjust its angle to optimize absorption and stay facing toward the sun, thereby giving it a free range of motion and mobility.

“Raul, Josh, and Chris worked diligently throughout the project process, and I am proud of their success,” said faculty member and robotics instructor, Michael Couvillon ’94. “They received well deserved praise from the judges for their innovative and practicable approach.”

Houston Walker Named NSCA All-American

The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) named Jesuit Dallas multi-sport athlete Houston Walker ’23 as a recipient of the 2023 All-American Athlete Strength and Conditioning Athlete of the Year Award. Nominated by Coaches Giuliano Sanchez and Rick Lefebvre of the Jesuit Dallas Athletic Performance Department, Houston was recognized for his determination to improve his athletic impact and fitness while maintaining academic excellence. In addition, the NSCA recognized Jesuit Dallas as a 2023 Strength of America award recipient for the 11th consecutive year – a record among Texas high schools.

“We are proud to have Jesuit Dallas join the NSCA in its mission to safely improve athletic performance,” says Eric McMahon, NSCA’s Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager. “Supporting student-athletes like Houston Walker guarantees a stronger future for the NSCA.”

The NSCA is dedicated to advancing the standards for strength and conditioning and related sport science, and annually recognizes institutions which represent the gold standard nationally. Walker competed for the Jesuit Dallas football and track & field programs during his senior year and was honored during the spring semester in a private ceremony punctuated by the ringing of “Dell’s Bell.”

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FINAL PREPARATIONS

It’s a long understood and often stated summary of the educational philosophy at Jesuit Dallas that from the time our students first step foot on campus, we are preparing for them to leave.

Senior year at Jesuit includes special rites of passage and a number of milestone events our students will never forget. The last year as a student at Jesuit is also punctuated by the college search process, which for many of our young men, includes navigating the world of recruiting; the culmination of four years of service as a model for living; and a desire to impart the significance of what it means to be a Jesuit graduate and the expectations for being a Man for Others.

The senior year calendar includes an annual college prelection from principal and alumnus, Tom Garrison ’92, a candid Holding On-Letting Go meeting with students and parents, senior parent meetings, weekly student guidance meetings, and within the

last decade, a series of annual presentations designed to fully prepare our graduates for the next steps in life’s journey.

“The senior guidance presentations have been invaluable for our students, which is evident in the way our guys are so thoughtfully engaged with the presentations,” said Director of Counseling, Jack Fitzsimmons ’76. “The students get to hear from their parents, counselors, and teachers regularly, and it’s special to be able to bring guests to campus who are experts in their field to offer guidance in a variety of subjects that better prepares our graduates for college and beyond.”

The senior guidance presentations this year included a talk from Reid Allison ’18 and Ethan Lee ’18 – members of the 2022-23 Alumni Service Corps – about the importance of maintaining and building relationships, developing good habits, and personal tips for success. Additionally, Tom Walsh, who serves as a partner and trial lawyer at Winston & Strawn LLP, presented information on a number of important legal topics, including

drugs and alcohol, cyberbullying, consent and assault, and federal and state laws.

One of the sessions featured Dr. Jennifer Jones, who is the executive director for student development at SMU, offering helpful information on student life and getting involved, while in another presentation, an incredible panel of Jesuit-affiliated professionals spoke and answered questions about the importance of living a life of virtue. That presentation, which featured retired AT&T CFO, John Stephens, highly decorated fighter pilot and commander in the U.S. Navy, Jeff Fellows ’97, and Super Bowl champion, Reggie Stephens ’05, resulted in a terrific Q&A that hopefully helps our seniors continue in their formation as men of character and integrity.

“The presentations help alleviate any nervousness our students might be feeling about stepping out of the comfort of the Jesuit community and being on their own,” Fitzsimmons continued. “The goal is to provide practical advice that empowers their confidence.”

THE JESUIT SMOKIES

The Maillard Reaction has been cited as the scientific reason BBQ is a universally loved smell, but regardless of why, community events at Jesuit have taken an aromatic turn, as the School’s newest competitive club, The BBQ Smokies, has exploded in interest and brought the flavor of summer and perpetual picnics to campus.

Club moderators and Jesuit faculty Casey Profitt and Jose Aquino sought to make use of Jesuit’s underutilized smokers, and in fall 2021, started a new club with a handful of students. As Aquino explains, “We were soon overwhelmed with attendance. Over 100 students had signed up, and once we were able to secure some initial funding by selling hotdogs and hamburgers during football games, we started smoking meat.”

At the beginning of the past school year, students were asked if they wanted to compete, to which many offered a resounding and unsurprising ‘yes.’ Jesuit was able to create two teams, and invited the students who had been most committed to the program.

In early April, two teams of five students traveled to Mansfield, Texas, to participate in the School’s first-ever BBQ competition. Despite lacking the advanced equipment of many of the other competitors or the benefit of a curriculum-based culinary program, Jesuit’s Gold team of Jackson Chesney ’23, Henry French ’26, Jud Kirby ’23, Anthony Lucido ’23, and John Henry Zolton ’23 placed top five in three categories, including second in beans and fifth in ribs. The team finished seventh overall in the standings, earning a trip to the state championships.

ESPN was on hand to cover the state championships in May, an endorsement to the growing popularity of competitive BBQ. The Rangers, er, Smokies, faced off in Round Rock against 92 qualifying teams, comprised mostly of culinary schools and Future Farmers of America (FFA) programs. The team finished 15th overall in beans and 21st overall in chicken.

In addition to two dedicated and passionate faculty moderators, the Jesuit Smokies have quickly excelled under the guidance of volunteer alumnus and competitive BBQ veteran, Ken Knight ’95.

“The club has morphed into something bigger and more exciting than either Jose or I imagined it would be when we first started putting the club together,” added Profitt. “It is proof of concept that many Jesuit students yearn to be involved in activities that provide ‘real-world, get your hands dirty’ life-skills. But more than that, the Club has inspired a true men for others spirit among the participants. It has been an amazing gift to watch how our guys have grown in brotherhood, creativity, and problem-solving. Even more, they have willingly and even joyfully made sacrifices for the greater community by giving hours of their time, often in extremely hot or cold weather and early in the morning, for the sake of making and serving food for a school-related event. And then they stick around to clean dishes, take out the garbage, pick up the cook site, repair, and organize equipment. They do this because they love Jesuit, and they love BBQ. And I couldn’t be prouder of them and this new community we have created.”

HOPE WEEK

Featuring a week-long slate full of activities, Hope Week is fast becoming one of our favorite traditions as the Hope Squad and a dedication to mental wellness take center stage. This year’s schedule of events included an on-campus visit from some furry friends!

IT WAS A BLUE OUT!

In celebration of our recognition as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, we hosted a Blue Out on campus this spring that included tests and assignments on blue paper, blueberry cobbler and Blue Bell ice cream, blue rally towels, and everyone was encouraged to wear their bluefaculty and staff too!

JUNIOR CROSS CEREMONY AND MASS

The capstone of the junior retreat experience is the Junior Cross Ceremony & Mass, as each student receives their cross – a physical symbol confirming their acceptance as leaders of the Jesuit Dallas student community.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Students at Jesuit Dallas are offered many opportunities to experience prayer as a community. During Lent, club organizations, such as Rangers for Life, led stations of the cross every Thursday on campus.

BE THE MATCH

Reid Allison ’18 (L), who returned to Jesuit this year as part of the Alumni Service Corps, was able to share his experience of being matched with a patient in need. Members of the senior class collectively joined the Be The Match’s registry to become potential donors. Since beginning our annual drive at Jesuit a decade ago, at least 17 graduates have been matched with a person in need of a life-saving transplant.

MURDER, MADNESS, MYSTERY, AND MAYHEM

First a board game, then a movie, this spring, Jesuit Stage & Film performed the hilarious murder-mystery farce, Clue , over a sold out, fourday run in the Melsheimer Family Theater.

MOTHER SON MASS & BRUNCH

Pierce Rogers ’24 and mom, Shara, smile for a quick photo. One of our most beloved annual traditions gives moms and their sons an opportunity to celebrate Mass together in the companionship of other Jesuit families.

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Brian Jones Secures 500th Career Coaching Victory

Jesuit Dallas head baseball coach Brian Jones earned his 500th career coaching victory on March 28, 2023, when the Rangers defeated Irving, 5-0, at Wright Field. The milestone win moved Jones into elite company and solidifies his position among the winningest active coaches in Texas.

Jones has a career record of 514-219-13 (.701) through the 2023 season, including 349 wins and a .750 winning percentage at Jesuit Dallas. This past season, the Rangers stunned state-ranked No. 4 Hebron with a two-game sweep in the second round of the playoffs en route to the team’s first regional quarterfinal appearance since winning the 2016 UIL 6A state championship.

Under Jones’ leadership, the Rangers have captured eight district championships, 12 bi-district titles, five area championships and have made two appearances in the UIL State Tournament, including the historic championship run in 2016 that saw Jesuit Dallas earn a top-five national ranking. Jones has mentored seven former Rangers to the professional ranks, while three of his former players (Josh Bell ’11, Kyle Muller ’16 and Jordan Lawlar ’21) all earned Gatorade Player of the Year honors before being selected in the MLB Draft.

Dan Lingel Honored By the NDCA

Longtime head coach and director of the Jesuit Dallas debate program, Dan Lingel, has propelled Jesuit’s program to tremendous success over the last two decades while also contributing to the growth and success of competitive debate across the country. At the 2023 National Debate Coaches Association (NDCA) National Championships in Los Angeles, Lingel was honored with the NDCA Service Award in recognition for his work in supporting the mission of the NDCA and its various activities.

Lingel, who has led Jesuit Dallas to three top-five national finishes, the 2022 NDCA National Novice Championship, and four Texas Forensic Association (TFA) State Championships, was previously honored by the NDCA in 2015 as the Chuck Ballingall Educator of the Year. In 2014, Lingel was inducted into the TFA Hall of Fame.

Visiting Artist Inspires Students

The ceramic arts have long been an outlet for expression and the artistic talents of Jesuit students. Under the tutelage of instructor Raymond Ochs, many students have been invited to attend state and national level showcases and a few have turned their passion for clay into a vocation, becoming prominent artists, designers, and teachers.

Inspired by student interest to deepen their understanding of various techniques, prominent ceramic artist Joe Frank McKee traveled to Jesuit from North Carolina during the last week of summer school to demonstrate and teach alternative firing. McKee is renowned for producing a number of one-of-a-kind traditional and horsehair Raku fired pots.

“Joe has an incredible amount of knowledge and his work with our students exposes them to new ideas and new ways of thinking,” said Ochs. “His presence allows our students to work side-by-side with a world-class artist and expand their understanding of pottery and the ceramic arts. Having him on campus and working with our students was a thrill.”

Over 30% of the current Jesuit Dallas student body relies on some type of financial aid, and without the giving spirit that permeates our community, the future of these young men would be very different. We are grateful to our underwriters, donors, and guests for their participation in the 2023 Jesuit Celebration Auction, Carnival Yes, it was a magnificent party. But more importantly and thanks to your profound generosity, we raised $966,655 to be directly applied toward the Jesuit endowment. A special thanks and our deepest gratitude to our 2023 Celebration Auction Chair, Kristen Blum-Metoyer, as well as to the many volunteers who helped ensure a memorable evening.

Book your calendar for The 2024 Celebration Auction: Saturday, April 6 at the Westin Galleria Dallas.

WE LOVE OUR FACULTY AND STAFF!

Sponsored by The Jesuit Dallas Foundation and School Board of Trustees, Jesuit’s faculty and staff took in an evening with family and friends at the Frontiers of Flight Museum at the end of the academic year to recognize excellence in leadership and to honor milestones in service to the School. We are grateful to our talented educators, as well as our generous benefactors for funding the evening’s awards.

artquest 2023

The Jesuit Dallas Museum (JDM) was proud to present ArtQuest 2023 at Carlyn Ray Designs. The sold-out event, which supports the Andrew Bark ’98 Memorial Scholarship, featured several glass blowing demonstrations, and served as a wonderful evening of community and art. In addition, the program provided the Director of the JDM, Elizabeth Hunt-Blanc, and the Board of Trustees, the first opportunity to publicly address the JDM’s accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums.

Carlyn Ray’s work is notably highlighted in the collection of the Jesuit Dallas Museum, as her sculpture, Strength & Resilience – comprised of 160 interlocked pieces of flat glass cane – adorns the south wall in the Dell Performance Center. Her studio in the Dallas Design District was an extension of that marvelous piece, and featured a dazzling array of shapes, colors, and textures. Said Hunt-Blanc, “The Museum enriches the educational experience of our students, and it is wonderful to be able to celebrate Jesuit’s unique melding of education and art in such a beautiful space.”

The

The Elaine Henrion Award | Kenneth Gan

The Jeremiah E. Lenihan Family Faculty Award | Jonathan Segal ’05

The Rev. Joseph C. Mulhern, S.J. Award | Pat Sayers

The Hal F. Tehan Family Award | Jose Aquino

The Rev. Robert Tynan, S.J. Award | Sean McMullen ’96

The Francis Xavier, S.J. Award | Mike Grimes ’86

The Peter Faber, S.J. Award | Brian Goll

The Cecil Green Award | Lynn Bolton

Michael Grimshaw Family Award | Ying Lu

Connecting Spiritual

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Academic Life

Four members of the Jesuit Dallas faculty have been invited to participate in the Science and Religion Initiative this summer through the McGrath Institute at the University of Notre Dame. The prestigious seminar is an invitation-only gathering that brings secondary and university level educators together to enhance the dialogue between science and religion in Catholic education, challenging the notion that the two disciplines are in conflict.

“This is a topic for which I am very passionate, and participation in this program will help us achieve our goal of normalizing discussion of faith in science classes, to include a greater collaboration between theology and science,” shared Regina Progar, who is a member of the theology faculty. “We hope to not only empower individual teachers to speak about their personal faith in the classroom informally, but also provide places for the deeper discussion of the intersection of theology and science.”

Many teachers at Jesuit do openly discuss faith with their students, but the goal of the Science & Religion Initiative is to develop tools to integrate these formative discussions into the curriculum. Science teachers will learn how to engage the Catholic vision of creation and the human person while upholding the integrity and value of independent scientific investigation. Religion teachers will explore how science informs and enhances their appreciation of God’s creation and action.

“Theology should, in a Catholic institution, be the foundation of all other disciplines,” continued Progar. “One thing we would like to explore is how to make math ‘Jesuit’ or how to make science ‘Jesuit.’ We want to build courses, not in isolation, but in communion with other disciplines to be in service to Christ and Church.”

Added Jesuit science teacher Rob Boyle, “There is sometimes trepidation involved in connecting theology and science. This unique opportunity will help us explore ways to open the conversation between the science and theology departments, encourage faculty to recognize their shared importance in the formation of the student as it relates to his search for truth and in his understanding of God ’s creation, and bring science and faith together in a way that our students are able to grasp the inherent relationship between the two.”

Debate Extends State Championship Streak

As far as the historical records of the Texas Forensic Association (TFA) have been able to purport, no school in Texas has placed at least one team in the top 20 of the TFA State Championships for 24 consecutive years – a feat achieved this past spring after the teams of Dominic Chacko ’23 and Kyle Ma ’24, and Lawrence Jin ’23 and Tejas Murugesh ’23 delivered a pair of top 10 finishes for Jesuit Dallas at the 2023 state tournament in Houston.

Chacko and Ma defeated teams from Lake Travis and San Antonio Churchill in the elimination rounds before dropping a 2-1 decision to Austin Liberal Arts and Science Academy en route to a fifth-place finish. Jin and Murugesh finished ninth overall while all four Jesuit debaters earned all-state honors for their performance. Two other Jesuit teams comprised of underclassmen also competed, marking Jesuit Dallas one of four schools across Texas to qualify four teams for the state championships.

Sarah Evans (pictured above), Regina Progar, Rob Boyle, and Joe Nava ’02 have been invited from Jesuit Dallas to participate in this landmark seminar at Notre Dame.

(L-R) Lawrence Jin ’23, Kyle Ma ’24, Dominic Chacko ’23, and Tejas Murugesh ’23

Duda Athletic Center & Plaza

Thanks to the tremendous generosity of the Mary Lee and Fritz Duda Family, and in remembrance of Michael ’00, a loving and beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, the construction of a new plaza outside of the renamed Duda Athletic Center has established a visually brilliant study and reflection space that includes an amphitheater area with tiered seating, a cascading water feature, and vegetation and construction materials that pay homage to the North Texas region.

“The new plaza establishes a vivid synergy by connecting the pathways between our campus that is functional and architecturally beautiful, but most importantly, it has resulted in a dedicated space on campus for our students to reflect, study, and be together in community and in friendship,”

- President Mike Earsing

In addition to being a friend to all, Michael Duda ’00 was a lover of architecture and history. It was through this lens that the Duda Family wished to preserve Michael’s legacy. “Jesuit was a very special place to Michael,” shared his father, Fritz, Sr., at the dedication of the Duda Athletic Center and Plaza on May 16. “His older brothers, Fritz, Jr. ’83, and Jim ’85 walked these halls before him. He loved his experience, loved his friends, and he loved Jesuit. We are proud to be able to honor his memory in such a meaningful way; to help current students, as well as visitors, contemplate the question of how they serve their communities.”

Michael’s passions led to his appointment to the Board of Trustees at the Texas Historical Foundation in 2011. Earlier this year, The Texas Historical Foundation announced that the first-ever Michael C. Duda Preservation Awards will be presented in 2024 to honor excellence in historic preservation.

A Mother’s Example

Deeply inspired by his mother’s resilience and impact on his life, and all those around her, Jim Dunn ’85 and his wife, Shazell, recently established the Julie A. Dunn Family Endowment Fund, which is specifically designed to help widowed and single-parent households ensure a Jesuit education for their sons.

“My father tragically died in a car accident, leaving my mother behind to raise three young boys ages 2, 3, and 9. After his death, she returned to school to become a neonatal ICU nurse to afford me and my brothers a Catholic education. Her dedication and selflessness in providing us with a tremendous education had a profound impact on our lives and shaped us in countless positive ways. Whenever I felt like giving up, I would think of her hard work and perseverance to simultaneously excel in school and raise three boys on her own. Her efforts always pushed me to work harder.”

Named in 2021 to D Magazine’s Dallas 500, Jim Dunn currently serves as senior managing director, president, and head of ORIX Corporation USA’s Real Estate Capital Group. An avid supporter of Big Brothers Big Sisters, he credits his Jesuit experience for promoting critical thinking and for the life perspective and spiritual development it offers to young men.

“Every investment decision my team and I make is guided by objective validation of facts and critical thought, tenets I learned at Jesuit. My formation at Jesuit also helped me understand that we are all given a unique set of gifts and are called by God to utilize these gifts to help others. This understanding is foundational to my leadership style and life philosophy.”

Julie Dunn (pictured left) was a self-reliant woman who had a deep admiration for the working poor and always worked tirelessly to provide for Jim and his brothers. “My mother’s sacrifice and the impact that Jesuit has had on my life inspires us to help others in similar circumstances. We could think of no better way to honor her memory than helping other young men to think critically, develop spiritually, and utilize their God given gifts to give back to society.”

Crowley Foundation Extends Service Immersion Commitment

Jesuit’s partnership with The David M. Crowley Foundation has been at the forefront of the School’s formative service immersion program since 2016 and recently provided a $75,000 grant to Jesuit in support of the School’s ongoing immersion activity. Over 200 students, faculty, and staff participated in one of nine service-based programs during the past academic year at destinations across the globe, and thanks to the Crowley Foundation’s continued generosity, every qualified student is ensured the opportunity to attend, regardless of financial circumstances.

“We sincerely hope this contribution that supports need-based financial aid for Jesuit students wishing to participate in an immersion program continues to help the young men of Jesuit reach their potential and put their faith into action by serving others, as Men for Others,” said Foundation President Sandra Hallmark and Vice President of Programs, Delia Johnson, in a shared statement.

Jesuit’s community service and social justice program is unique in its scope and commitment. As part of the School’s educational philosophy, every student contributes significantly in supplying for the needs of over 300 outreach organizations, schools, hospitals, special education centers, elderly living facilities, language centers, and environmental programs.

(L-R) Jim ’85, Jenna, Shazell, Julianne, Heath, Mason ’23, Maxwell

FOUNDATION

“For nearly 40 years, Jesuit has been an integral part of our family’s community. We desired to support a deserving Catholic student who works diligently and recognizes the value and opportunity that Jesuit can provide.”

The Susan and Jon Piot Family Endowment Fund establishes a renewable merit-based scholarship granted each year to a rising sophomore, who in addition to demonstrating a commitment to being a Man for Others, is invested in the full formational program at Jesuit by maintaining a strong academic record and continuous participation in one or more extracurricular activity. Each year, the recipient of the scholarship is publicly recognized at the student convocations.

“Our son, Will ’19, is a Man for Others because of his experiences and development at Jesuit. He wants to continually deepen his involvement in the community, and he appreciates the value of the friendships he built, and the opportunities provided to him as a Jesuit student.” As the Piot’s also noted, Jesuit Dallas offers many avenues to get involved, and it was important to support the experience of those taking full advantage of the School’s numerous opportunities that foster leadership and growth.

“When you look around, not only in Dallas but around the U.S., you can identify many amazing leaders and great men who were educated at Jesuit Dallas. Men who are not only leaders in their profession but also in their families and community. The brotherhood among the alumni makes us proud, and it is our hope to nurture the full Jesuit experience, especially to students who otherwise might not have access.”

Sebastian Suwanda ’26 was the first recipient the Susan and Jon Piot Family Scholarship, which was presented on May 15 at the Freshman & Sophomore Awards Convocation.

Perdue Family Endowment Fund Bolsters Mathematics Department

Jesuit’s academic rigor is designed to prepare students for the highest levels of research and study, and the School’s emphasis on intellectual challenge is exemplified in its commitment to mathematics where students far exceed the national average.

“Our son, Jack ’21, had a wonderful and formative experience at Jesuit. His experiences at Jesuit heavily inspired his decision to major in mathematics in addition to architecture, strengthened his faith, and helped him to grow as a person not only in intellect, faith, and understanding, but in his love of service and friendship.”

As detailed in the curriculum, the mathematics department acts to equip students with tools to analyze and find solutions to challenging problems and to communicate and defend their responses. The generosity of the Perdue Family encourages the continued support of those efforts.

“Jesuit’s mathematics department has brilliant, dedicated, and insightful faculty, and we hope that the Perdue Family Endowment Fund will be used to encourage continued quality instruction, promote opportunities for exploration and engagement with the study of math, and allow students to have better access to math resources.”

Added Jack, “I had a terrific experience and hope that current and future students will continue to be positively influenced by the mission, faculty, teachings, and practices of Jesuit Dallas.”

(L-R) Rick, Jodi, Kate, and Jack ’21

UNDERCLASSMAN CONVOCATION

Bachendorf’s Scholarship for Overall Academic Achievement: Konstantin Deshevyy

Freshman Counselors’ Scholarship: Ethan Irrobali

Sophomore Counselors’ Scholarship: Andrew McMahon

Guy Delaney Class of 2020 Memorial Scholarship: Brody Carlson

Beverly and John M. Dietschy, Sr. Family Science Award: Levy Mendoza

Freshmen Haggerty Math/Science Academic Scholarship: Cameron Bare, Nate Fabriga, Ethan Irrobali, Jimmy Nackley, Luke Nettune, Alex Ramsey, Ethan Senen, Allen Zhang

Sophomore Haggerty Math/Science Academic Scholarship: Wallace Archie, Lachlan Broad, Beau Bureau-Mitchell, Neel Manne, Winn Moore, Ewan Randles, Jack Reynolds, Theodore Walker

Freshman JWA Man for Others Award: Luke Wilson

Sophomore JWA Man for Others Award: Michael Hasenfratz

Susan and Jon Piot Family Scholarship: Sebastian Suwanda

JUNIOR CONVOCATION

Pedro Arrupe Award: Drew Noonan

Bachendorf’s Scholarship for Overall Academic Achievement: Tomas Ramirez

Andrew W. Bark ’98 Memorial Scholarship: Mario Jaar

Dean Oliver Clarke ’94 Memorial Scholarship: Theo Carley

James M. Collins Citizenship Award: Nicolai Valenta, Dawson Zavala

Junior Counselors’ Scholarship: Walker Mayer

Frank Guida ’02 Memorial Scholarship: Charlie Schwartz

Haggerty Math/Science Academic Scholarship: Gustavo Aldrey, Henry Bryarly, Caden Cutchall, Charlie Fent, Daniel Garcia, Arya Panda, Kyle Ma, Henry Rutnam

Tim Henrion ’87 Memorial Scholarship: Christopher Simington

JWA Man for Others Award: Logan Thompson

Louis Kramer Memorial Scholarship: Kyle Ma

Rev. T.J. Martinez, S.J. Memorial Scholarship: Juan Quiroz

Scott Lewis McWhorter ’93 Scholarship: Entonyo Jones

Shakespeare Award: Peter Loh

Shannon Family “Man for Others” Scholarship: Richard Stanford

EMPOWERING ACHIEVEMENT

ANNUAL ENDOWMENT AWARDS

Each year, the Jesuit Dallas Foundation awards merit-based scholarships to selected rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Through these scholarships, and thanks to the incredible generosity of our benefactors, we were able to award over $194,000 to our student recipients for academic and service-based achievement.

PRESIDENT’S RECEPTION

Jesuit Dallas is blessed by a community of volunteers and donors who give generously of their time, talents, and resources to support the mission of our School. The President’s Reception is our most prestigious recognition event, and each year provides a tremendous opportunity to share the successes of our students, faculty, and programs, and to thank our most loyal partners and service leaders for their impact on our young men.

This year’s Reception, held at the Thompson Dallas, was made even more grand by the public unveiling of Ad Majorem: The Campaign for Jesuit Dallas . Guests were treated to a video animation of the front-of-school rebuild and chapel expansion, the single-largest commitment in the School’s history toward the academic and spiritual formation of our students.

Service & Leadership Awards

2023 St. Aloysius Gonzaga Award – Rachel Segal

2022 Distinguished Alumnus Award – John Gates ’83

Jesuit Dallas Foundation – Tim Dove ’75 and Kathy Muldoon

Parent’s Challenge Drive – Steve French

More Than Four – Meredith and Chris Messick, Laura and Scott Moore, Kathy and Joe Murphy

Celebration Auction – Kristen Blum-Metoyer

Jesuit Dallas Museum – Fred Jackson

Jesuit Women’s Auxiliary – Christine Reagan Loh

To live Ad majorem Dei gloriam is to find God in all things, find the good in all things, and seek to proclaim His glory in all that we do.

FRONT-OF-SCHOOL ENTRANCE

HISTORICAL LIBRARY REMODEL

ADMISSIONS COMMONS

The specific goals of Ad Majorem: The Campaign for Jesuit Dallas, ensure the continuation of our promise that no qualified student is denied admission based on financial circumstance; that the student experience is rigorous and full of enriching opportunities; that our facilities inspire and encourage the pursuit of excellence; and that each young man is cared for and supported by extraordinary faculty who remain mission centered.

Inspired by our desire to continue providing an unparalleled student experience, we have embarked on the most ambitious comprehensive fundraising campaign in our School’s history. The appellation for this effort – Ad Majorem – takes its name from the Latin motto of the Society of Jesus and is a phrase meaning “for the greater.”

STUDENT SUPPORT & LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER

The signature element in Jesuit’s front-of-school rebuild establishes a centralized learning space on campus that creates conditions for optimizing student learning and maximizing the academic talents of our high achieving students. Connecting to the guidance and counseling wing and providing sustained access to faculty, counselors, and learning resource professionals, the new build out facilitates the convergence of academic growth and student wellness.

● 4,000 square foot Learning Resource Center commons configured to support various modalities

● Dedicated working labs for math and writing

● Publications lab

● Expanded testing center

● Breakout rooms for individual and small-group study

Core to our mission, Jesuit students are called to proclaim their faith, promote justice, and foster a relationship with Christ as a model for adult living. The new chapel immediately becomes our most distinguished architectural feature and provides our students with the space they need to invite God into all of their experiences, strengthen their understanding of who they are, and who God is calling them to be.

● Covers over 4,000 square feet and will be recognizable from the Dallas North Tollway

● Seating for over 350 individuals

● Spiritual reflection areas

● Stations of the Cross

● Healing memorial for victims of abuse

● Separate sacristy and pipe organ areas

The endowable goals of Ad Majorem: The Campaign for Jesuit Dallas seek to establish scholarships that strengthen our ability to respond more fully to our families’ financial needs, encourage innovation and flexibility, and ensure that high-level programming remains available to students seeking an excellent educational experience.

MICHAEL A. EARSING PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS

The ability to offer merit-based academic scholarships to incoming and current students has enhanced Jesuit’s appeal as a preferred destination for the area’s top aspiring scholars. Thanks to the extraordinary vision of Holly and Mike Davis ’83, a program has been initiated that allows Jesuit Dallas to effectively compete with our academic peers for the best students in our community through annually renewable scholarships to our highestachieving scholars.

ACADEMIC AND EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMS

In addition to offering nearly 130 courses in subjects ranging from filmmaking to marine biology, nearly every student participates in at least one of the School’s 100+ extracurricular offerings, which includes nationally reputable programs in robotics, debate, and athletics, as well as a vigorous medical society and the most comprehensive service and justice program in Texas. Through gifts to the endowment, we ensure the vitality of our curricular and extracurricular programs.

STUDENT EXPERIENCE

Becoming a student is just the first step to experiencing the full breadth of a Jesuit education. From service immersion opportunities to robotics, tuition does not cover the cost of every program, specifically experiences requiring travel and specialized equipment needs. The School strives to foster an environment where students are able to select extracurricular pursuits based on passions, and without additional burden to our families, many who are without financial flexibility.

FACULTY AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT

There are few things as critical as our investment in the educators who are entrusted to the formation of our students. In addition to enabling Jesuit to compete in recruiting, retaining, and rewarding our strongest faculty and staff during employment and through retirement, endowed funds will provide for training, tools, and systems that improve performance and evaluative techniques; assist in creating resources for current and new faculty and staff positions; and help Jesuit remain mission-centered with a predominantly lay work force.

TUITION ASSISTANCE ENDOWMENTS

Ensuring that Jesuit remains accessible to all qualified students regardless of financial circumstance is core to our mission and our most noble endeavor. We are making a concerted push for endowment funds that provide full and half-tuition scholarships for our students. In addition, you can contribute to the general endowment fund that already exists to support tuition assistance. These endowments will result in opportunities for current and future students while donors hear directly from the young men who benefit from their generosity.

DOVE FIELDHOUSE

Spurred by a generous lead gift by Jenny and Tim Dove ’75, the Dove Fieldhouse is a 26,000-square foot, two-story multi-use center that offers innovative solutions for sport-specific training throughout the year and provides an indoor training home for golf, crew, wrestling, and cycling. The state-of-the-art facility is adjoined by two full-sized practice fields.

● Golf training room with simulation bays and a putting and chipping area

● Indoor rowing tanks with data analytics

● Dedicated practice facilities for wrestling and cycling

● Locker rooms for Jesuit Dallas lacrosse and rugby

● Two full-sized turf fields, with viewing from an observation deck

BACKGROUND

Following interviews with 138 stakeholders, conversations with faculty and staff, and two alumni focus groups, it was clear that Jesuit Dallas needed to take the next step in its commitment to providing a best-in-class educational experience. Capital and endowment projects were identified and prioritized, while a majority of those interviewed favored campus expansion above all, as space for our students to study, grow, learn, gather, train, and reflect was signaled as our most urgent priority.

OUR PROGRESS

The comprehensive goals of the campaign include capital projects to nurture the talents and potential of our students; endowable initiatives that reinforce our commitment to an excellent educational experience and ensure that all qualified students are accepted to Jesuit regardless of financial circumstance; and operational funds that keep our campus, facilities, and programs vibrant. Our progress as of June 23, 2023, is highlighted below. Additionally, 61 new endowment funds and 65 planned gifts have been established. We are exceedingly grateful for the inspiring level of support thus far that continues to turn campaign aspirations into reality for our students.

CAPITAL

Goal: $86M

CAMPAIGN LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE

Michael A. Earsing President

John A. Gates ’83

Chair

Joelle Abi-Habib

Edwin S. Bell, Jr.

Christopher T. Cook, Sr. ’86

Timothy L. Dove ’75

Aimee B. Griffiths

Joseph D. Hafertepe, Sr. ’78

Cheryl L. Joyner

Dominic G. Koeijmans ’79

Eleanor D. Landon

ENDOWMENT

Goal: $43M

William L. Antes II Executive Director - Jesuit Foundation

John A. Wensinger ’77

Chair

Douglas J. Lattner ’69

Frank W. Marshall, Jr. ’83

Dr. Robert E. Morgan, Jr. ’71

John W. Morsbach III ’88

John J. Sabine, Jr.

Alex Soich ’04

Jeffrey R. Staubach ’93

John J. Stephens

Michael F. Terry

OPERATIONS

Goal: $21M

Jesuit Dallas remains forever grateful for the community of alumni, parents, and friends who trust in our unique formational program and the impact that it has on our students and in our communities. Our ability to fully realize our mission of shaping the minds and hearts of those who will impact the world requires unprecedented generosity, and we are seeking your continued support to help Jesuit deliver on its promise for current and future generations of high achieving young men. Visit www.jesuitdallas.org/admajorem or scan the QR code to learn more about Ad Majorem: The Campaign for Jesuit Dallas, and to make your gift today!

CLASS OF 2023 Presenting the

COLLEGE DESTINATIONS

Andrew Thomas Abraham

The University of Texas at Dallas

Anthony James Adams .................................................. Texas A&M University

Oliver Thomas Adams University of Arkansas

Jonathan James Adee Marquette University

Adrian Admassu University of North Texas

David Nicholas Alcala-Frederick Texas A&M University

Hampton O’Neal Aldridge Howard University

Jose David Alvarado The University of Texas at Dallas

Joseph Gonzalo Amador The University of Texas at Dallas

Devesh Amudala California Polytechic State University

Daniel Felipe Aranzazu Fajardo The University of Alabama

Nicholas Sommer Archer Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Luke Monroe Asche University of Oklahoma

Zachary Taylor Asche Villanova University

Aldo Avila Escobedo Texas A&M University

Kevin Babu

The University of Texas at Austin

James Alexander Bach Auburn University

Nicholas Kelly Barber II ........................................................... Rhodes College

Jack Travis Barr Texas Tech University

Bennett Alexander Barron The University of Alabama

Griffen Alexander Bass The University of Texas at Dallas

Tyler Maverick Baxley University of Arkansas

Ryan Matthew Beaudoin University of Michigan

Dylan Kenneth Minh-Y Becker Purdue University

Kyle Jackson Benefield Arizona State University

Connor Joseph Berling................................................ University of Oklahoma

Owen Douglas Berry Indiana University

John William Betz Colorado School of Mines

Garrett Miles Black Arizona State University

Jake Thomas Black Arizona State University

Josiah Edwards Black ....................................................... Clemson University

Dillon Emanuel Blair Texas A&M University

Patrick Ryan Bonner, Jr. University of North Texas

Kamil Anthony Bowari Purdue University

Palmer Conway Bowman Oklahoma State University

Dalton Cloyce Box.............................................................University of Florida

Luke Benjamin Boyd Blinn College

Charles Matthew Bramlett, Jr.

Sewanee: The University of the South

Carter Jameson Bristow Xavier University

Travis Bruce Florida State University

Luke William Buckner University of Arkansas

Amonte Joseph Burton Loyola University New Orleans

Timothy James Bush

University of Iowa

Cooper Maxwell Caley University of British Columbia

Nicolas Salvador Caputto .......................................

Dominic Jacob Chacko

Louisiana State University

The University of Texas at Austin

Joshua James Chacko Creighton University

Adam Spencer Chamblee Texas A&M University at Galveston

Kenneth Michael Chapital University of Arkansas

Jackson Forrester Chesney...................... The University of Texas at Arlington

Miles Lloyd Chester

University of Arkansas

Jarrod Patrick Choate Creighton University

Coady Alan Christopher

University of Oklahoma

Matthew Chu Brandeis University

Drake Winston Clark

Andrew Carlisle Clarkson

Davis Baker Claro

Jude Roman Cobler

Oklahoma State University

Southern Methodist University

University of Oklahoma

University of San Francisco

Hunter William Jimenez Colbeth University of Colorado at Denver

Cooper Holt Coleman

Clark Gregory Connelly ...............................................

Jacksonville University

University of Oklahoma

Hernan Consuelo Dallas College

Landon Russell Cowan

Louisiana State University

Leonel Cuahtemoch Cruz Regis University

Cole Anthony Daboub

Emmanuel Nebyou Daniel ...........................

Cade Randolph Devening

Matthew Joseph Dietsch

Kyle Cameron Dime

John Jackob Nelson Dryden

Texas A&M University

Texas A&M University Commerce

Texas Christian University

Loyola Marymount University

University of Kansas

University of Virginia

Burkley Miles Duncan..............................................

Ryan Matthew Dunham

Mason James Dunn

Connor Marek Ehinger

Louisiana State University

United States Army

Oklahoma State University

University of Oklahoma

Hudson Francis Ellison Rollins College

Sebastian Nicolas Esquivel

University of Oklahoma

Jackson Paul Fagan Rhodes College

Luke Edward Fawcett

Zachary Truman Fawcett

Griffin Walls Fellows

Maxwell Lyday Fernandes

Mercer Dee Fernandes

Benjamin Fernandez

Nicolas Ferraez

Andre Francisco Ferrer-Falto

Tanner Jay Firley

Harrison Anthony Fitch .....................................

Texas A&M University

Texas A&M University

Syracuse University

Tulane University

The Frederick Gunn School

Texas A&M University

Texas A&M University

Texas Tech University

Louisiana Tech University

Southern Methodist University

Robert Jack Fletcher Xavier University

Luke Christopher Freeman

Hayden Marechal French

Cole Nicholas Frutos

Grayson Tyler Gaither .......................................

Elijah Matthias Garcia

Ruben Adrian Garcia

Maxwell Thomas Garner

Texas Christian University

University of Arkansas

Wake Forest University

Southern Methodist University

University of Arkansas

Oregon State University

University of Oklahoma

RAUL HERNANDEZ

Bishop Joseph P. Lynch Award

Raul Hernandez was named the 2023 recipient of the Bishop Lynch Award, Jesuit’s highest honor, which is voted upon by the faculty and presented to the graduating senior who best exemplifies the characteristics most desired of a Jesuit senior. Elected student body president for this past school year, Raul has an outstanding academic profile, is a natural leader, and is completely dedicated to providing his classmates with the best example of what a man for others looks like. As a member of the Ignatian Service Corps, he has worked with administrators and peers in designing and implementing service projects throughout the metroplex. In addition to being a founding member of the Jesuit Dallas Hope Squad, Raul was part of Big Brothers and was a freshman and Kairos retreat leader. Raul will continue his Jesuit education by attending Santa Clara University in the fall.

John Garza Fordham University

Michael Joseph Geary Texas A&M University

Christopher Johnson Geisler ....................................... University of Oklahoma

Liam Elliott George University of Oklahoma

Dylan Patrick Gibbons Austin Community College

Benjamin Gonzalez

Ven. Fulton Sheen Seminary

Gustavo Gonzalez, Jr. Texas Christian University

John Robert Gordon III Boston College

William Hayden Greenwood

Eduardo Guerrero Rivera

Joseph Robert Guidone

Cisco College

University of South Carolina

University of Oklahoma

Saikrishna Gujjarlapudi

The University of Texas at Austin

Luke Gurley Texas A&M University

Nolan Everitt Hamilton...................................................... University of Kansas

Preston Cole Hammons University of Mississippi

Will Hanrahan University of Oklahoma

Chance Allen Harris Texas A&M University

Jordan Liland Harris Austin Community College

Payne Stephen Harvey ................................................... Texas A&M University

Jack Anthony Hastings The University of Alabama

Jude Christopher Hebert Creighton University

Charles Roland Helm Oklahoma State University

Nathaniel Isai Hernandez Saint Edward’s University

Raul Ignacio Hernandez II ............................................. Santa Clara University

William O’Neal Herzog University of North Texas

Jayson Allen Hess Oklahoma State University

Lorenzo Ewan Hidalgo Texas A&M University

Benson Max Higgins Texas A&M University

Cole Finley Hines Baylor University

Kyle Christopher Hogan Creighton University

Cruz Ramirez Hoitsma University of Colorado Boulder

Harrison Roark Holman The University of Texas at Austin

William Robert Johnson Housh Louisiana State University

Elliott Huang Trinity University

Charles Maxwell Hubach

University of Mississippi

Charles James Humbert III University of Oklahoma

Oliver Newton Ikard The University of Texas at Dallas

Timothy Luke Isett Navarro College

Christian James Jackson The University of Texas at Austin

Spencer Garrett Mittler Jewesson ........................... Loyola University Chicago

Lawrence Jin Tulane University

William Fraser Johnson Oklahoma State University

William Bentley Jouette

Andrew Hoang Jubin

Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi

The University of Texas at Austin

Eoin Thomas Keddy ...................................................... University of Arkansas

Adam Thomas Kelly

Jameson Steven Kemp

Carson Allan Kidd

Judson Kirby

Texas Christian University

Colorado School of Mines

University of Arkansas

Oklahoma State University

David Lawrence Kostell ......................................................... Emory University

Tai Michael Kryger

Jack Redmond Kubelka

Donald Kenneth Lambrecht

Brad Michael LaMorgese II

University of Miami

Oklahoma State University

Louisiana State University

University of Dallas

Neil Alden Lancaster .................................... The University of Texas at Austin

Luke Benjamin Lange

The University of Texas at Austin

Nicholas Ryan Lawrence Loyola University Chicago

John Junda Lee University of Indiana

Mercer Hogan Lee Boston University

Colin Jacob Lenhoff

Joshua Matthew Lim

KEVIN BABU Valedictorian Award

Creighton University

The University of Texas at Austin

Kevin Babu was named valedictorian of the Jesuit Dallas Class of 2023 after finishing his high school career with a grade point average of 102.42. Completing nine honors and 13 AP courses, Kevin earned accolades as an AP Scholar with Distinction and was recognized as a Finalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Throughout his Jesuit career, he received multiple academic awards of excellence across the academic spectrum, was a three-time recipient of the Haggerty Math & Science Scholarship and served as the managing editor of Jesuit’s student paper, The Roundup Kevin plans to study computer science at the University of Texas at Austin beginning in the fall.

JOSHUA LIM Salutatorian Award

The 2023 Jesuit Dallas salutatorian, Joshua Lim has excelled in the classroom and challenged himself with 12 honors and eight AP courses, earning a perfect 100% grade in 15 classes, and finishing his career with a cumulative 101.09 average. He is an AP Scholar with Honors, has totaled 11 Academic Awards of Excellence in multiple subject areas, and was recognized as a National Merit Finalist. A cornerstone in the Jesuit Dallas music program for the past four years, Joshua was a four-time TPSMEA All-State band honoree, and as drum major, helped lead the Jesuit Ursuline Ranger Band to a superior rating at the state marching contest. This fall, Joshua will study finance at the University of Texas at Austin.

Alejandro Javier Lizardi

Georgia Institute of Technology

Sebastian Llanos-Rodrigues Indiana University

Dillan Thomas Lohr University of Tulsa

Jagger Lorenzo Lozano Xavier University

Anthony Patrick Lucido Texas A&M University

William Mason Lumpkin ................................... Southern Methodist University

Joshua Thomas Lyons Texas State University

Anthony Alexis Manzanero Texas A&M University

Cameron Michael Martin The University of Texas at Austin

Jordan Bradley Mason Texas A&M University

Michael Kirk Mathie ...................................... The University of Texas at Austin

Connor McCaffrey Loyola University Chicago

Carter Gregory McCormick University of Arkansas

James Owen McCrea The University of Texas at Tyler

Drew Bennett McCullah San Diego State University

Jonathan Francis McGlone ........................................ Arizona State University

Benjamin Anderson McKinney Wesleyan University

Collin Harold McKinney Centenary College of Louisiana

James McKinney Santa Clara University

Leonardo Emiliano Mejorado University of Dallas

Michael Jenkins Melle ................................................. University of Oklahoma

Alexander Ryan Menard Regis University

Damon Ayden Menchaca Texas A&M University

Ryan Edward Menke University of Colorado Boulder

Emerson Brock Metzger University of Arkansas

Logan Jackson Mezger University of Arkansas

Dominic Migliore Texas Christian University

Blake Ryan Miller Austin Community College

Pierson Munson Miller Texas Tech University

Angel Julian Miralrio Saint Louis University

Michael Thomas Moon University of Arkansas

Jake Anthony Morgan West Virginia University

Nicholas Laurence Morris Texas A&M University

Charles Holden Moses Texas A&M University

John Patrick Murray University of Colorado Boulder

Michael Oneal Murray University of Arkansas

Tejas S Murugesh Indiana University

Jacob C Musso University of Arkansas

Eduardo Alexander Najera University of Oklahoma

Kenneth Nazareth ................................................................. University of Utah

Charles Anthony Needham Clemson University

James Drew Netherland Texas Christian University

Ryan Huutung Nguyen ............................................. University of Notre Dame

Theodore Nguyen University of Dallas

Jon Nathaniel Dumaguit Noquil Saint Louis University

Donald Joseph Obert II The University of Texas at Austin

Weston Masaru Okamoto University of South Carolina

Erwin Daniel Ordaz ................................................... Saint Edward’s University

Adair Zahir Oropeza Southern Methodist University

JohnPaul Guadalupe Ortega Texas Tech University

Alejandro Ryan Ortiz University of Colorado Boulder

Dominic Robert Orwig Kansas State University

Jude Michael O’Shea ........................................................... Purdue University

Jacob Biancheri Ovenshire University of Notre Dame

Alexander Jacob Park Bates College

Preston Donovan Payne University of South Carolina

Leonardo Pelaez Indiana University

Grant Murray Peters Texas Tech University

Reed Joseph Pfaffenberger McMurry University

Colten Brock Phillips University of Nebraska

Anthony Michael Porras Dallas College

John-Thomas Coleton Power Texas Christian University

Enrique Prado Gutierrez Loyola University Chicago

Devin Osei Prempeh Loyola University New Orleans

Andrew Lee Putt University of Iowa

James Luke Rakoski Michigan State University

Van Alex Ramey The University of Texas at Austin

Raul Alberto Ramirez Loyola University Chicago

Parker Davis Rasco ....................................................................Dallas College

Varun Ratnasabapathy Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Grant Hunter Reeder IV The University of Texas at Austin

Johnathan Rocco Risinger Texas A&M University

William Jake Robertson Colorado College

Chris Rodriguez .............................................................. Texas Tech University

Joshua William Roppolo Clemson University

Sebastian Duray Rubio University of Mississippi

Hubert Wallace Rudnicki Southern Methodist University

Jacob Ovenshire, Mercer Lee, Leo Cruz Man for Others Award

*AP Honors received as a result of the May 2023 AP examinations will not be published by College Board until after the printing of this issue.

William Sahadevan Texas Christian University

Reginaldo Sandoval University of Alabama

Manuel Santoya IV Southern Methodist University

Charles Stephen Schmidt Austin Community College

Harrison Stephen Scott Texas A&M University

William Pierce Sellers Texas Tech University

Luke Alexander Selner The University of Texas at Austin

Quinn Michael Shorey Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Ethan Jagger Shushi University of Arkansas

Callen James Singhania Trinity University

Austin Reagan Smith Texas Christian University

Charles Hayden Smith Texas A&M University

Ian O’Neill Smith ................................................................ Clemson University

Warren

Smith Dallas College

Benjamin Jacob Songy Texas A&M University

Griffin T Spaniel ...................................................... Oklahoma State University

Reagan Alexander Spickard Texas Christian University

Liam Eugene Stillings Saint Louis University

Ethan Marshal Stone University of Oklahoma

Christian Alejandro Straffon University of North Texas

Nikolaus Kesey Stringer ......................................... Oklahoma State University

John Matthew Strong University of South Carolina

Christopher W. Sweda Texas Tech University

Brendan Patrick Thoele The University of Texas at Austin

Frasier Presley Till Auburn University

Jonah Lee Timmons ......................................................... Wesleyan University

Cameron Martin Thomas Wunderlick Award

Nick Archer Aloysius Gonzaga Award

Dave Alcala-Frederick Jesuit Schools Network Award

Christopher

228 students reported receiving scholarships totaling over $40,000,000

Alexander Hayden Tinker Texas A&M University

Sebastian Andres Tolle Saint Louis University - Madrid

Guillermo Eduardo Tovar-Roman Loyola University Chicago

Louis Sewon Traister ..................................................... University of Arkansas

Jace Brigham Turay Roger Williams University

Christopher Uzor Baldwin Wallace University

Orion Villarreal

The University of Texas at Arlington

Anthony Alan Villasana The University of Alabama

Patrick Joel Villella ................................................... Texas Christian University

Ryan Salil Virkar

The University of Texas at Austin

Ryan Alexander Visokay Reed College

Christopher Matthew Wagner Austin Community College

Houston Shepperd Walker Southern Methodist University

Alexander Walsh ............................................................ University of Arkansas

Tristan Noah Walthall University of Arkansas

Samuel Richard White

Texas A&M University

Grant St. Clair Whitney Saint Louis University

Carson Whitworth Texas A&M University

Adam Gene Wierwille University of Oklahoma

Tate Nelson Williams University of Arkansas

Ethan Michael Wolf University of Oklahoma

John Ignatius Yaeger Tulane University

Willis Shaw Zemanek

John Henry Zolton

Texas A&M University

Texas A&M University

“I want to leave you all with something I have been wanting to make known forever. I love each and every one of you. I don’t have any blood brothers, but I do have you.

In my mind, you all are my family. You all have impacted my life in ways you wouldn’t imagine. I want each of you to always remember you have a home in all of us. You are all so special, you all have the profile of the graduate mastered and I could not be prouder. With that said: Class of 2023, go forth and set the world on fire!”

Raul Hernandez

BASEBALL

25-13-4 Overall, 14-2 District 7-6A (2nd) Area Champions

District Co-Pitchers of the Year: Dillon Brandt ’25, Luke Isett ’23

District Newcomer of the Year: James Jorgensen ’26

District Offensive Player of the Year: Dominic Migliore ’23

All-District First Team: Nick Barber ’23, Jack Barr ’23, Weston Okamoto ’23, Jonah Timmons ’23

● Jesuit was led on the mound by the 1-2 combo of Dillon Brandt ’25 and Luke Isett ’23. Isett finished the year undefeated with a 0.63 ERA, and Brandt erupted onto the scene with an 8-3 record and 84 strikeouts. Nick Barber ’23 led the team in hits (55), RBI (30) and stolen bases (27) while James Jorgensen ’26 racked up a .380 batting average with seven doubles, a triple and two home runs.

● Jesuit reached the postseason for the 13th straight year and won its first area title since 2016, finishing the season ranked as the No. 39 team in Texas according to Perfect Game

YEAR IN REVIEW

BASKETBALL BOWLING CREW

19-13 Overall, 10-6 District 7-6A (4th)

District Newcomer of the Year:

Caleb Steger ’25

All-District First Team:

Dylan Gibbons ’23, Tai Kryger ’23

● Jesuit secured a playoff berth for the 15th time in the past 16 seasons, securing the final playoff berth in a stacked district that included three state-ranked programs and Lake Highlands, the eventual UIL 6A state champion.

● Caleb Steger ’25 was named District 7-6A Newcomer of the Year after averaging 14.9 points and 5.3 rebounds per game.

● Dylan Gibbons ’23 and Tai Kryger ’23 both earned AllDistrict First Team accolades. Gibbons racked up 143 assists during his senior season, while Kryger averaged 7.4 points and 5.1 rebounds while tacking on 62 assists and 32 steals.

8-2 Overall, 3rd at DFW District Championships 5th at TABC Regional Championships

● Jesuit finished the year 8-2, including a season-opening, fourmatch run that saw the Rangers outscore opponents, 59-1.

● The Rangers were led by Chase Hollman ’24 and Kevin Martinez ’25, who posted scoring averages of 179.0 and 165.9, respectively. Jesuit recorded six games of 200 or higher, led by a 214 by Christopher Ellis ’24 against Nimitz (Nov. 29).

● Ellis (160.7), William Spicer ’24 (161.7), William Martin ’24 (159.1), Ben Fernandez ’23 (153.8), Jack Golembeski ’25 (153.5) and John Risinger ’23 (151.4) also averaged 150 or above for the Blue and Gold.

5th at US Rowing Central Youth Championships

● Powered by a youthful core, Jesuit finished fifth in the Youth 8+ race at regionals and was the top qualifier in the youth novice 4+ event before the event was postponed due to weather. Jesuit’s youth novice 2x boat, featuring Hunter Colbeth ’23 and Dawson Zavala ’24, was the second-fastest qualifier at regionals.

● Jesuit added four top-five finishes at the Texas State Championships, including a fourth-place finish in the Youth 8+, Novice 8+, Youth 4+ and Youth 2x.

● At the annual S.W.E.A.T. Regatta in January, Walker Bowman ’26 and Stavy Gonzalez ’26 secured victories for the Rangers, helping power a strong all-around performance that included eight top-five finishers.

COMPETITIVE SHOOTING

5th at SCTP State Championships

● Winn Moore ’25 converted 97 of 100 targets at the SCTP State Championships to place fifth in the American Skeet division. Drake Clark ’23 finished fourth in the Sporting Clays with a 95, while Palmer Bowman ’23 and Jake Follett ’24 secured identical scores of 95 to tie for 14th overall. Moore finished the season with a slew of awards, earning the JCST Top Gun Award, 2023 JCST Founders Award, 2023 Texas SCTP Northeast League HOA Varsity Belt Buckle and the 2023 Lower Midwest Regional Varsity Sporting Clays Medal.

● Jesuit recorded four top-10 finishes at the 2023 Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) State Championships, including a team best, fifth-place finish in the Rimfire Pistol division. Miles Trujillo ’25 was Jesuit’s top finisher at the event, earning a 12th place individual finish in Rimfire Pistol and Optics Rifle.

CROSS COUNTRY CYCLING FOOTBALL

2nd at District 7-6A Championships

11th at Region I-6A Championships

Varsity MVP, All-District: Charlie Thornton ’24

Rich Harrington ’95 Memorial Award: Griffin Fellows ’23

Most Improved: Aldo Avila ’23

Ranger Heart Award: Jack Betz ’23, Ben McKinney ’23, James McKinney ’23, Jacob Ovenshire ’23, Francisco Almaguer ’24

● The Rangers secured second place honors at the 2022 District 7-6A Championships, led by Charlie Thornton ’24, who placed 10th at the event.

● The Blue and Gold tacked on an 11th place finish at regionals, marking the third consecutive season that Jesuit earned a spot at the regional championships.

Jesuit placed ninth at the annual Jesuit XC Classic and second at the annual Luke’s Locker Relay meet.

● Jesuit Dallas has racked up 12 individual top-three finishes during the early portion of the 2022-23 season, which will continue throughout the summer and into the fall.

● Nico Martinelli ’24 placed fourth at the Under-19 State Championship Crit, while Jack Webb ’24 secured third at the Category 3 Texas State Championship Crit, earning a promotion to compete in the highest amateur division.

9-3 Overall, 7-1 District 7-6A

(2nd)

Bi-District Champions

District Offensive Player of the Year: Charlie Schmidt ’23

Sophomore of the Year: Cade Gill ’25

All-District First Team: Luke Buckner ’23, Davis Claro ’23, Will Hanrahan ’23, Neil Lancaster ’23, Noah McGough ’25, Jake Musso ’23, William Sahadevan ’23, Matty Wagner ’23, Grayson Wombacher ’24

● Jesuit captured the 10th bi-district title in program history with a 41-14 win over Arlington and after developing a constant presence in the Dallas Morning News Top 20 Area Rankings for a majority of the season. Quarterback Charlie Schmidt ’23 threw for 2,434 yards and 19 touchdowns, adding 150 carries for a team-leading 668 yards and 18 rushing touchdowns.

● Jake Musso ’23 added a team-leading 1,040 receiving yards, catching 10 touchdowns. Defensively, Grayson Wombacher ’24 secured a team-leading 84 tackles, while Luke Buckner ’23 led the team with six tackles for loss.

GOLF

District 7-6A Champions 4th at Region I-6A Tournament

UIL 6A State Qualifier: Jack Clancy ’26

All-District First Team: A.J. Adams ’23, Max Chan ’24, Nicholas Norris ’25

Regional Qualifier: Reese Roberts ’25

● Jack Clancy ’26 qualified for state with a second-place individual finish at the UIL Region I-6A Tournament. Clancy would go on to be the top freshman finisher at state, finishing the two-day tournament tied for 20th with a 178 total score.

● Jesuit clinched the 11th district championship in program history with a dominant effort, as the Rangers won the district tournament by nine strokes. Max Chan ’25 carded a 148 to finish second overall.

● During the regular season, Jesuit’s varsity and junior varsity teams combined for 12 victories, including a sweep of the Jesuit Dallas Invitational Tournament on Mar. 6 at Brookhaven Country Club.

HOCKEY LACROSSE POWER LIFTING

9-18 Overall, 5-12 AT&T Metroplex Varsity Gold (6th)

TAHA Division I Pure State Champions

Team Texas Selections: Kyle Hogan ’23, William Sahadevan ’23

● Jesuit captured its fifth consecutive Texas Amateur Hockey Association (TAHA) Division I Pure Division State Championship on Jan. 29, defeating Strake Jesuit, 3-2 in the title game to advance to the USA Hockey National H.S. Tournament for the fifth straight year. In addition, Jesuit closed the year ranked seventh in the state according to MyHockeyRankings.com

● Kyle Hogan ’23 and William Sahadevan ’23 punctuated their Jesuit careers by earning a spot on the Team Texas roster. Hogan racked up 24 points on 17 goals and seven assists to lead the team in scoring, while Sahadevan tacked on 11 points on five goals and six assists.

6-10 Overall, 2-2 THSLL Class A North West (3rd)

All-State: Billy Robertson ’23, Charlie Schmidt ’23

All-District: Luke Freeman ’23

Honorable Mention: Max Fernandes ’23, Michael Mathie ’23, Cameron Martin ’23

● The Rangers finished out the year ranked seventh in the state according to LaxNumbers, and earned their way into the THSLL Class AA State Championship Tournament as one of the top eight teams in the league’s highest classification. Cameron Martin ’23 scored in double overtime to help the Rangers secure their most dramatic win of the year, a 9-8 victory over Loyola (Calif.) on Apr. 10.

● All-State selection Charlie Schmidt ’23 finished the year leading the team with 40 points on 34 goals and six assists, while Mercer Fernandes ’23 led the team with 23 assists. Cooper Tilden ’24 secured a team-leading 84 ground balls and 140 face off wins while Michael Mathie ’23 caused a team-high 17 turnovers.

Regional Qualifiers: Christian Staffon ’23

● Christian Straffon ’23 was Jesuit’s lone regional qualifier, placing 10th in the 165-pound division with a 1,160 total lift (420lb squat, 240lb bench, 500lb dead lift).

● The Rangers would place second at the annual Jesuit Dallas Powerlifting Invitational, held on Feb. 22. Straffon won his weight division, Gage Gutierrez ’25 placed second at 165 pounds, and J.P. Ortega ’23 secured a second-place finish at 181 pounds.

RUGBY

11-1 Overall

2023 Rugby Texas Varsity Cup Champions

● A dominant second half effort propelled Jesuit Dallas past Strake Jesuit, 27-14, in the 2023 Rugby Texas Varsity Cup Finals on Apr. 22. Jesuit trailed the Crusaders early in the second half before scoring 17 unanswered points to take control of the contest. Ranger tries were scored by Neil Lancaster ’23, Chase Brown ’24, Jacob Lehman ’24 and Dylan Wachsman ’24.

● Finishing the year ranked No. 20 in the nation according to Goff Rugby Report, The Rangers dominated opponents to start the 2023 season, opening the year on an eight-game winning streak. Jesuit’s regular season dominance allowed the Rangers to host a playoff game, which saw the Blue and Gold upend St. Thomas, 39-17 in the Varsity Cup Semifinals.

SOCCER

11-5-5 Overall, 7-4-5 District 7-6A (3rd) Bi-District Champions

United Soccer Coaches All-State, District Co-Goalkeeper of the Year: Cole Hines ’23

All-District First Team: Jack Bradshaw ’24, Caleb Fisher ’24, James McCrea ’23, Erwin Ordaz ’23, Josh Roppolo ’23

● The Rangers upended Sam Houston, 2-1, in the bi-district round. The go-ahead tally was recorded in the 67th minute by Noah McGough ’25, while Caleb Fisher ’24 scored Jesuit’s first goal off an assist from Erwin Ordaz ’23.

● The Rangers began the year by capturing their first JesuitMeintser Soccer Invitational Championship title since 2016, defeating Skyline in penalty kicks in the title game.

● Cole Hines ’23 earned all-state honors, finishing the season with 36 saves and two shutouts. James McCrea ’23 notched 18 points on six goals and six assists, while Jason Ogbolu ’24 and McGough scored seven goals apiece.

SWIMMING & DIVING TRACK & FIELD

5-2 Overall 3rd at District 8-6A Championships

7th at Region I-6A Championships

State Qualifiers: Leonardo Pelaez ’23, William Savarese ’24 Regional Qualifiers: Sam An ’24, Jacob Follett ’24, Jaden Guinta ’24, Michael Hasenfratz ’25, Sam Kennington ’26, Luke Lary ’26, Alexander McSorley ’24, Theodore Scherer ’24

● William Savarese ’24 captured the silver in the 500 free at state, breaking the school record with a 4:22.59. Savarese tacked on a seventh-place finish in the 200 I.M. (1:49.34). Leonardo Pelaez ’23 also qualified for state in the 200 and 500 free, finishing 15th overall in the 200 free with a season-best 1:40.05.

● The Rangers placed third at districts, punctuating the meet with a win in the 400 free relay. Pelaez, Lary, Guinta and Savarese won the race with a 3:16.38 total relay time, edging J.J. Pearce by 0.16 seconds.

2nd at District 7-6A Championships

3rd at Districts 7&8 Area Championships

26th at Region I-6A Championships

State Qualifiers: Thatch Balady ’24

Regional Qualifiers: Mason Adams ’25, Hampton Aldridge ’23, Henry Beckman ’24, Caden Cutchall ’24, Charlie Humbert ’23, Charlie Thornton ’24

● Thatch Balady ’24 secured silver at regionals with a personal-best 15’3’’ clearance to secure a spot at state. The junior would finish eighth in Austin.

● Jesuit set a new 4x800 record at the McKinney Boyd Relays. Consisting of Beckman, Cutchall, Ben McKinney ’23 and Thornton, the Rangers ran an 8:02.88 to best the previous mark of 8:05.5.

● Beckman (800-meter run), Cutchall (400-meter dash), Balady (pole vault), Timothy Bush ’23 (high jump), Charlie Humbert ’23 (300-meter hurdles), and the 4x400 meter relay team of Cutchall, Aldridge, Humbert and Beckman secured individual district titles in April.

TENNIS

10-2 Overall

2nd at District 7-6A Championships

Regional Qualifiers: Bennett Barron ’23, Dillon Blanton ’25, Connor Cole ’25

● Connor Cole ’25 captured the individual district singles championship with a dominant performance capped by a 6-2, 6-0 victory over J.J. Pearce in the finals. With the win, Cole secured his first career district championship title.

● Three Rangers, Bennett Barron ’23, Dillon Blanton ’25, and Cole advanced to the regional tournament. Barron and Blanton competed as a doubles team after finishing second at districts, while Cole capped his strong postseason with a berth in the regional semifinals.

VOLLEYBALL WATER POLO WRESTLING

14-6 Overall

TBHSV All-Region: Spencer Jewesson ’23, Justin Pack ’24

● Jesuit Dallas finished the season with a 14-6 record, and advanced to the TBHSV Regional Final with a convincing, 3-0 first round win over Decatur.

● The Rangers secured a pair of key 3-0 sweeps, first over John Paul II on Apr. 11 before adding an additional sweep against Frisco Lebanon Trail on Apr. 19 to solidify their spot heading into the postseason.

11-4 Overall, 2-8 District 2-6A (5th)

TISCA All-Region: Dominic Arra ’24

All-District Second Team: Teddy Scherer ’24

● Jesuit completed the first competitive UIL water polo season with an 11-14 record, narrowly missing the first UIL playoff berth in program history. Jack Schwetz ’24 scored with one second remaining in Jesuit’s penultimate home game of the season, an 8-7 win over Flower Mound on Sept. 27 that kept the Rangers in playoff position.

● Dominic Arra ’24 and Teddy Scherer ’24 made history for the water polo program, as the two became the first UIL All-District picks in program history. Arra led the team in scoring with 65 goals and 26 assists, while Scherer tacked on 53 goals and 23 assists.

● The Rangers secured a dominant performance on Sept. 10 at a home quad meet, upending Rockwall, John Paul II and Rockwall Heath by a combined score of 47-16.

5th at District 5-6A Championships

26th at Region II-6A Championships

Regional Qualifiers: Oliver Collins ’24, Dolen Hedrick ’24, Alejandro Lizardi ’23, Kingston Stephens ’26

● Four Rangers reached the UIL Region II Wrestling Tournament following a strong run at district, as three members of the Jesuit roster secured victories at regionals. Dolen Hedrick ’24, Oliver Collins ’25 and Kingston Stephens ’26 battled their way to victories in the annual showcase in Allen.

● Jesuit placed 17th at the Frank Halloran Ranger Classic, anchored by a third-place finish from Hedrick. Jackson Chesney ’23 tacked on a pair of wins to score for the Blue and Gold.

Classnotes

1950s

Jack McGowan ’53 “is being well cared for and smiles at most everyone,” wife Sandy reports. “He has always been so proud to be an alum of Jesuit!”

David Roberts ’57 informs us that he is in fine health and works out at Planet Fitness three days weekly in addition to walking his 14 year old dog a mile each day. “I started watching what I ate about three years ago and went from 246 to 185 lbs in one year. I was widowed for the second time four years ago and I do not intend to put another woman’s life in danger again!”

Bill Davis ’61 will celebrate his 52nd year in the college textbook business. “I’ve been actively involved as a marketing mentor for my local Bainbridge High school Robotics Club (the Spartronics) and am a volunteer at our Children’s Hospital Bargain Boutique on Bainbridge Island, Washington. Sharon and I will celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary this year.”

Bill Johnson ’62 spent his career working with adults and kids with disabilities at many places including the Texas School of the Deaf, the State Welfare Services in San Antonio, the Catholic Church as a priest assistant, S.A.I.L.S. independent living director and in Dallas at Hope House, a Jewish group home for special persons. Additionally he was an interpreter in all levels of public schools in Fargo, North Dakota and Moorhead, Minnesota.

Howard Davis ’60 reflects on his career where he worked 60 hour weeks for 20 years on accounting books. He’s also proud of his late wife, Barbara, who had multiple degrees and worked in seizure research at UTD. “Barbara made a 100 on a big chemistry exam at the PhD level. No one made that remarkable grade in 14 years at UTD. I miss her greatly.”

1960sToby Toberny ’62 is selling his old car collection and is down to nine cars. “I have been a HAM radio operator since 1963, call sign: KSINI”.

Bob Reagan ’63 announces that The Journal of the Texas Supreme Court Historical Society published his article “To Find the Gates of Heaven: The Legal

Fight over the University

of

Texas McDonald Observatory Legacy” (Fall 2022, Vol. 12 No. 1). www. texascourthistory.org/journal

Roger Sullivan ’63 recently celebrated his 52nd wedding anniversary with wife, Marguerite. They have three grandsons who live close to them in Washington, D.C and he reports “our daughters and their husbands are in good health. We recently donated our photograph collection to the Jesuit Dallas Museum.”

Rudy Tovar ’64, David Luther ’81, Louis Guerra ’84, and Carl Motter ’85 along with the Knights of Columbus Council 5052 presented Father Alphonse and Sister Mary

Ann with a check to renovate the cafeteria at Mary Immaculate School at this year’s Heart of Goal Auction. Among their friends, they are known as the tamale man, the tortilla maker, the egg roll guy, and Doctor T but at Mary Immaculate School they have been part of every building campaign for the past 20 years. Most recently they provided leadership for a new tuition assistance fund, the support of a business curriculum from kindergarten to 8th grade, the golf tournament, and a religion endowed chair. This year they all came together to provide seed money for the Men For Others Cafeteria at Mary Immaculate School. See photo below.

Tony LaLumia ’68 is enjoying retirement with his wife of 37 years, Connie. “I gave up basketball for pickleball and golf. I’m enjoying spending time with my grandson, Zachary, and cheering him on in his sports.”

(L-R) David Luther ’81, Louis Guerra ’84, Rudy Tovar ’64 and Carl Motter ’85 along with K of C Council 5052 helped provide seed money for the Men For Others Cafeteria at Mary Immaculate School at this year’s Heart of Goal Auction. See class note above.

David Zuercher ’64 and grandson Thomas Lawton pose after a lacrosse game between Loyola (California) and Jesuit at Ranger Stadium.

Jim Worley ’64 recently returned to Texas from Del Mar, Calif. and now lives in Fredericksburg, Texas, where he attends St. Mary’s Catholic Church. “I hope my 1964 classmates give me a call if they are in the area.”

David Zuercher ’64 toured campus for the first time since he graduated while in town from California to watch his grandson Thomas Lawton from Loyola High School of Los Angeles, play lacrosse at Jesuit Dallas. “The Loyola Cubs were defeated last night by the Rangers but it was a win in the memory department for the Zuercher/ Lawtons. Tommy played well and Jesuit was so hospitable to all of our players and fans.” Editor’s Note: Thank you for the note, we loved having you all back on campus.

1970s

Martin Ochs ’70 opened his own mortgage brokerage company, MOCHS Mortgages LLC., specializing in all conventional and government loan programs as well as purchasing reverse and cash out reverse mortgages.

In August 2022, Rick Redmond ’70 and Robin Lee visited Kelly and John Murphy ’70 in Alaska. In February 2023, they met again them in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico for 10 days.

Bill Bird ’71 proudly announces he just celebrated his 40th Anniversary!

Alex Petrilak ’72 “I was privileged to attend our 50th reunion this past October and attend the Mass offered by Bishop Coerver from the Class of 1972! Different buildings, but identical spirit. What was imparted to us in 1972 was abundantly apparent in 2022!”

Richard Miller ’75 retired from healthcare and high tech and would welcome any visitors to Denver, Color. “Quite sad seeing how many have been lost from our class already. Seems like yesterday.”

Douglas de Marco ’77 announces that he and wife, Cheryle, celebrated 40 years of marriage, are now fully retired and are babysitters for McKinley (10), Kelsey (4) and Brennan (2). He still stays active by playing disc golf with Mike Quarry ’75 and Ross Bickle ’75

Tony Barraco ’79 boasts Prego Pasta House and the Barraco Family celebrated 40 years of business this past year!

Venerated cardiologist, Dr. Rick Snyder ’79 was installed as the 158th president of the Texas Medical Association (TMA). With more than 57,000 physicians and medical student members, the TMA is the nation’s largest state medical society.

Jim Wheeler ’79 shares that his sons Brandon (Regis ’06) and Preston (Regis ’08) are both senior engineers on the Orion/Artemis progam for Lockheed Martin. Jim moved to Florida to be near his two grandsons.

Members of the Class of 1968 meet the first Saturday of each month at La Madeleine at Northwest Highway and Midway Road at 9 a.m. All classmates and visitors are welcome! (L-R) Larry Ackels, Tom McCone, Chris Vilfordi, Steve King, Tom Maher, Phil Civello, Mark Hellinghausen, Kim Bargman, Steve Parsons, Courtney Hogan

Members of the Class of 1974 (L-R) Dan Flatley, Bo Duval, George Wunderlick, Randy Johnston, Bill Glebus, Ed Pellegrini, and Dave Tickner gathered to celebrate the life of classmate, Kevin Roberts

Jesuit alumni attended Mike Chebino’s installation as the new commander of the 24th Fighter Squadron at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base (formerly Carswell Air Force Base) in Fort Worth on June 16, 2022. (L-R) Tom Garrison ’92 , John Schmeltz ’74 , Michael Chebino ’00, Bryce Gibson-Reid ’00 , Tommy Werner ’01, Omar Jenkins ’00

ALUMNI FIELD REPORT

BASEBALL

On the baseball front, Kyle Muller ’16 was named the opening day starter for the Oakland Athletics, sparking a 10-game run at the majors for the former Jesuit left-hander. Darius Hill ’15 is currently playing for Triple-A Affiliate Iowa Cubs, racking up a .295 batting average through 35 games played.

Jordan Lawlar ’21 continues to climb the Arizona Diamondbacks farm system. The sixth pick of the 2021 MLB Draft, Lawlar was promoted to Double-A Amarillo in August of 2022 and currently plays for the Sod Poodles. He is listed as the No. 2 prospect in the Diamondback’s farm system and the No. 11 prospect in the MLB. Josh Bell ’11 has transitioned into a starting role for the Cleveland Guardians, where he has recorded 56 hits, 29 RBI and seven home runs during the season (as of June 25).

Tyson Pointer ’20 impressed at the University of Texas at Arlington, starting 54 games for the Mavs and ranking second on the team in doubles (16), home runs (10), and RBI (51) while posting a .303 batting average. J.T. Ennen ’20 started 20 games for Canisius (N.Y.), racking up a .277 batting average and a home run against Iona (April 2).

BASKETBALL

Max Abmas ’19 concluded a historic career at Oral Roberts with 743 points this year, helping the Golden Eagles capture The Summit League championship and berth in the NCAA March Madness Tournament. Abmas earned Summit League Player of the Year honors for the second time and ended his Golden Eagles tenure as the third-highest scorer in program history with 2,562 points. The NCAA active leader in career scoring, Max entered the transfer portal and will play his final collegiate season at University of Texas.

Mitch Prendergast ’17 became the first D3Hoops.com All-American in Case Western Reserve program history after earning University Athletic Association (UAA) Player of the Year honors, a spot on the D3Hoops and NABC All-Region First Team and securing an invitation to the NABC All-Star Game. Julius Marble ’19 earned the Texas A&M Lohman Inspiration Award, which recognizes a student-athlete across all sports. Anthony Hollerich ’19 was a key

role player for Occidental during his senior year, starting all 25 games and leading the team in scoring with 13.8 points per game.

CREW

Several former Rangers moved into key roles for their programs as Garrett Brown ’22 (San Diego), Roman Cave ’20 (Santa Clara), Michael Curry ’21 (Dartmouth), Robert Freimuth ’19 (U.S. Naval Academy), Connor Menke ’21 (Santa Clara), Kevin O’Sullivan ’21 (Saint Joseph’s (Pa.), and Maxwell Zirkman ’20 (Cornell) competed in varsity shells during the 2022-23 season.

CYCLING

Hugo Scala ’16 became the first Jesuit Dallas cycling alumnus to reach the professional ranks, signing with Project Echelon. Scala made his professional debut in January 2023, competing at the Trofeo Calvia, the opener for the Challenge Mallorca.

FOOTBALL

Former Ranger offensive linemen continued to find success at the collegiate level, as Dalton Allen ’17 (Harding), Branson Hickman ’20 (SMU), Wyatt Hummel ’19 (Villanova) and David Morales ’20 (Southern Nazarene) maintained starting roles for their respective teams while Hickman secured All-American Athletic Conference Third Team honors. E.J. Smith ’20, whose season was cut short due to injury, erupted for the fifth-longest run in Stanford program history, an 87-yard scamper against Colgate on Sep. 3.

LACROSSE

Luke Millican ’17 finished out a sensational career at Jacksonville University by being named an All-Atlantic Sun First Team pick. Millican ends his Dolphins career as the all-time leader in save percentage (.555) and goals against average (9.19). Jack Selner ’20 was named to the IMLCA All-Region First Team after securing his second All-SAA nod, while Charlie Metz ’22 of Rollin’s College earned the first All-Sunshine State Conference (SSC) honor of his career. David Sprock ’18 was named a captain at Rutgers and earned an invitation to the 2023 USILA Senior All-Star game.

Jordan Lawlar ’21

Mitch Prendergast ’17

Luke Millican ’17

Jesuit Sports HALL of FAME

the responsible and ethical conduct of research education coordinator for the graduate school.

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS

In rugby, Olayinka Lamikanra ’22 (Colby College) was named to the All-New England Rugby Football Union (NERFU) second team. Ryan Shea ’21 and the University of Chicago Maroons won the 2022 NCAA Division III Men’s Soccer National Championship with a 2-0 victory over Williams on Sept. 3. In the pool, Charles Henderson ’22 set a new record in the 200 fly for Loyola UniversityNew Orleans, swimming a 1:56.94 at the Sun Conference Championships. Reid Staples ’21 helped Bowdoin College capture its first NCAA Division III Regional Tennis Championship since 2019, competing as part of the Polar Bears’ No. 1 doubles team and securing a 13-6 record.

Numerous former Rangers additionally earned recognition for their character and accomplishments in the classroom. University of Kansas basketball senior Michael Jankovich ’18 (basketball) was named to the Academic All-Big 12 First Team; Trinity University multi-sport athlete Pierce Jackson ’21 (football, track & field) secured a spot on the SCAC All-Sportsmanship team; Florida Tech’s junior Parker Christensen ’20 (soccer) earned a spot on the SSC honor roll, Rice University’s Forrest Park ’19 (golf) finished the year on the Conference USA Honor Roll, and Dartmouth’s Garrett Scott ’18 (soccer) earned Academic All-Ivy League honors.

James Lantis ’80 is enjoying his 3rd year of retirement by visiting his 7th continent, Antarctica. “When you have visited all the continents you can profess that God Is great, God is good and God is all powerful. Amen.”

Greg Swain ’80 is approaching 25 years as a professor of chemistry and a member of the neuroscience program at Michigan State University. In addition to teaching and research, he holds several leadership positions at the university and is currently serving as

Scott Jackson ’82 reports his son, John ’18, graduated from University of Utah and is applying to graduate programs. Additionally, wife, Kelley, and daughter, Kendall, are working with him at Compass Real Estate and helped close the most transactions in Dallas for 2022. The family hopes to have a new home completed in May 2023. “A lot to be thankful for! Our family is happy, healthy and enjoying life. Looking forward to another great year!”

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Julius Marble ’19

Frank Casero ’82 proudly announces the birth of his first grandson, Patrick Rafael Breen Casero. He was born on Feb 1, 2023.

and pro level.

Weddings

Emily Blanshard to Brian Sendker ’92

Kristin Grdinovac to Brian Glick ’97

Eeva Caldera to Chris Calero ’09

Jillian Carter to Blake Balda ’11

Megan Helt to Mark Mason ’11

Brooke Preston to John Mattia ’11

Lindsay Strong to Ray Wilcox ’11

Anna Howe to Will Keffler ’12

Rebecca Chase to Griffin Miller ’13

Lauren Piot to Austin DeLaRosa ’15

Sterling Miller to Sean Doughtery ’16

Larry Pascal ’84 competed at the Pan American Padel Championships (+35) where he and his partner reached the semifinals in their division. He was recently elected to be the vice president at the Dallas/ Fort Worth World Affairs Council.

After 30 years with state and federal governments as a wildlife biologist, Cliff Shackelford ’85 recently retired from full-time work. He started his own consulting business assisting landowners wanting to improve their property for birds and other wildlife. He continues to host a live radio show on NPR’s Red River Radio. The show is over nine years old and has fielded callers from 11 states. Podcasts are available for

past shows if you’re interested in their feathered friends.

Ross Coulter ’86 is looking forward to his last child graduating so he and his wife can enjoy being empty nesters and traveling at the spur of the moment. They already have trips to Colorado, the Gulf Coast and Italy on the agenda over the next year!

Davis Hunt ’87 reports that due to the effects of “Long COVID,” he was forced into early retirement. They relocated to Hickory, N.C., at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains as his wife, Lisa, wanted to be closer to her new grandson.

Ryan Farha ’96 (middle left) was presented with the Oklahoma City University School of Law Distinguished Law Alumni Award. He was accompanied by family and friends, Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt, Jim Roth, Dean of the OCU School of Law, and Lindsey Pever, Chair of the Law School Alumni Board. See class note page 48.

Mark Rauschuber ’88 recently accepted a new opportunity as VP and CIO of UCSF Health in San Francisco, Calif.. Mark has spent the past 20 years at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.

The Cristo Rey Network Board of Directors recently announced Kelby G. Woodard ’88 as president and CEO of the Network, effective July 1, 2023. Having served as the founding president at Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep for six years, he was serving as headmaster at Saint Thomas Academy in Mendota Heights, Minn. “I am thrilled to be asked to serve this mission as the next president and CEO of the Cristo Rey Network. It is a mission that clearly resonates with me and my family,” shared Kelby. “I look forward to working with our schools to create new possibilities for our students, inspire our partners, and help build the Kingdom of God here on earth.”

1990s

Jason Mongaras ’91 reports his older son, Gabriel, is attending SMU and is now a second year and plans on graduating in 2025 with six degrees: BS in Computer Science, BS in Data Science, BS

in Statistics, BA in Mathematics, MS in Computer Science, and MS in Applied Statistics and Data Analytics. His younger son, Eli, is now attending Texas A&M Corpus Christi and entered early with plans on graduating with a BS in Nursing.

Brian Sendker ’92 married Emily Blanshard (UA ’92). Other Jesuit alums in attendance were Bill Nabors ’77, Tom Nabors ’73, Kevin Sendker ’84 and Chris Adams ’92 See photo page 46.

Mike McNally ’93 is currently an associate professor in the division of vascular surgery at the University of Tennessee. He serves as the program director for the UT Vascular Surgery Fellowship and was recently elected chief of staff of the UT Medical Center. Mike recently celebrated an 18th wedding anniversary to his wife Nancy. Their family stays busy with three active children, Morgan (17), Payton (15), and Owen (11) and enjoys the outdoor activities of East Tennessee and the Great Smokey Mountains.

Mike Burkhart ’95, wife, Courtney, and big sister, Kelly Grace, proudly announce the birth of son, Brooks, born Feb. 25 at Medical City Dallas. “Definitely a blessing.” See photo page 49.

from the alumni director

Qualifier for The MAGIS Golf Classic Supporting Student Scholarships

September 15, 2023

GRAND PRIZE

Complimentary foursome in the 2023 MAGIS Golf Classic

For more information or to sign up, visit www.jesuitdallas.org/alumnigolf or scan the QR code.

Greetings My Fellow Alumni,

I hope your summer is off to a great start. As the members of our graduating senior class were preparing for the Jesuit Special Games and the inspiring Be the Match program – two of their final activities as Jesuit students – I had an opportunity to speak with the guys about the Jesuit Dallas Alumni Association and describe the various ways to stay connected.

Graduation marks the next step into new opportunities, but it was important to remind them that Jesuit will always be a part of their lives. Jesuit will always be a second home, and I know that for some, the feeling of leaving is daunting. I welcomed them to attend Homecoming, to participate and help reach out to classmates during Alumni Phonathon, to attend athletic and theater events, to communicate with their classmates, and to take advantage of our vast alumni network. I encouraged them to share the milestones in their life with Jesuit and to appreciate all the wonderful things that they and their Jesuit brothers will accomplish. Lastly, I expressed that I was already looking forward to five years from now, when we would gather right back in the Terry Center for their first reunion gathering.

A few days later and just hours before receiving their Jesuit diplomas, members of the Jesuit Dallas Alumni Board distributed alumni t-shirts to the Class of 2023 – a welcome to the newest members of our ranks. It was fantastic conversing with these young men as they discussed their summer plans and college goals, and it was a reminder that as much as Jesuit benefits our alumni, Jesuit also benefits from each of you.

Jesuit is truly a special place, and I am so grateful for all you do to support your alma mater. I also look forward to welcoming you back home. Together we will continue to do amazing things.

Sean McMullen ’96 Director of Alumni Relations smcmullen@jesuitcp.org

Preston Paine ’11 is currently the corporate chef for Exxir Hospitality running five beautiful concepts. He is also an owner of Shug’s Bagels at Mockingbird and US 75. He was recently featured as a contestant on the new series “Ciao House” on The Food Network where culinary stars live together in a breathtaking Italian Villa and compete to prove their mastery of Italian cooking techniques and dishes The last chef standing wins the life-changing grand prize: an immersive culinary education across Italy, training with renowned Italian master chefs.

Members of the Jesuit Dallas Alumni Cornerstone Society were given the opportunity to tour the new Dove Fieldhouse this spring. The Cornerstone Society is an exclusive group of alumni leaders who commit to making a meaningful leadership gift to Jesuit’s Endowment via the Alumni Phonathon. We are grateful for these men who continue to change the lives of our Jesuit Dallas students!

To learn more about the Jesuit Dallas Alumni Cornerstone Society, scan the QR Code.

Kyle Wilson ’02 had his sixth child, Coltrane Jeronimo. He and his wife Jynae, have three boys and three girls: Alayna, Reeves, Selah, Eden, Whittaker, and Coltrane.

Ryan Farha ’96 is ORIX Corporation USA’s Deputy General Counsel & Corporate Secretary and member of the firm’s Management Committee, who was awarded the “Distinguished Law Alumni Award” for his professional achievements by his alma mater, Oklahoma City University School of Law. The award honors a prominent alumnus’ career record and distinction in the legal profession. See photo page 46.

Brian Glick ’97 married Kristin Grdinovac on Oct. 7, 2022.

Thad Matula ’97 directed the acclaimed and heartfelt, “Into The Spotlight,” which follows the Spotlight Academy of Arts during their 2021-22 season. The documentary premiered in the Dallas International Film Festival to a sold-out audience and screened again to another sold out crowd at Violet Crown Cinema. The festival announced that the film took home the Grand Jury Prize for Best Texas Feature, the festival’s most prestigious award. Thad is also currently working on “The Program,” a documentary series on the University of Houston football program over the course of the tumultuous 2022 season. See photo page 51.

Brian Jones ’99 has been appointed senior lecturer (Associate Professor) in law at the University of Liverpool School of Law & Social Justice. He has previously worked at the University of Sheffield and the University of Dundee.

Bobby Morgan ’03, Gabe Vazquez ’95, and J.R. Koeijmans ’04

Alex Soich ’04, Jim Dunn ’85, Jimmy Marino ’10, and Bob Hendler ’66

Trey Morsbach ’88, Peter Gehan ’85, Mark Sorokwasz ’93, Bob McDermott ’60, and Dana Collins ’01

2000s

Mike Chebino ’00 “I am the commander of the 24th Fighter Squadron here at Navy Fort Worth JRB (formerly Carswell AFB). The 24th Fighter Squadron flies and maintains the F-16C and I serve as the commander for 172 Airmen. We will be deploying in support of US Central Command this year. Lydia, my wife, recently took command of the 73rd Ariel Port Squadron here at JRB. Barrett, my son, and Abbie, my daughter, are maintaining their Italian proficiency and attending Catholic school.”

Mark Lee ’00 “Our baby boy Cooper turned one! Only 13 more years before he becomes a Ranger!” See photo above.

Ray Albers ’01 brags on his two growing boys attending St. Monica

New Arrivals

DAUGHTERS

Aldina Lily Hupp to Mickey Smith ’06

Amelia Jane Wagner to Nikki and Bobby Wagner ’07

Kennedy Joy to Elizabeth and Steven Asplin ’10

Mason Romana to Katherine and Jimmy Marino ’10

Charlotte Marcella to Cecilia and Carson Stephens ’10

SONS

Brooks to Courtney and Mike Burkhart ’95

Cooper to Christy Shim and Mark Lee ’00

Coltrane Jeronimo to Jynae and Kyle Wilson ’02

Theodore “Teddy” Henry to Jennifer and Zach Walker ’08

Jude to Kendall and Dylan Seelie ’11

Catholic School. Ben is seven and in the second grade and Matt is five and is in Pre-K. “They both love St. Monica and are thriving.”

Andrew Dwyer ’06 returned to graduate school to obtain a master’s degree.

Mickey Smith ’06 is excited to announce his first child, Aldina Lily Hupp born March 18, 2023. See photo above.

Bobby Wagner ’07 and wife, Nikki, are proud to introduce daughter, Amelia Jane Wagner, born Dec. 16, 2022. See photo above.

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On Saturday May 20, Bishop Edward Burns ordained eight men to the priesthood in the Diocese of Dallas, including our very own Fr. Kevin Kolker ’11 (top left), Fr. Cesar Garcia ’14 (bottom right), and Fr. Miguel Sotelo ’14 (top row, 2nd from right). Fr. Kevin has been assigned to Christ the King, Fr. Cesar to St. Joseph in Richardson, and Fr. Miguel to St. Mark in Plano.

ON THE ROAD AGAIN...

This spring we took Jesuit Dallas on the road to visit our alumni in Houston, Austin, and New York. At each event, our alumni learned about the upcoming projects of Ad Majorem: The Campaign for Jesuit Dallas and reminisced with one another about their Jesuit experience.

We started the Texas portion of the tour with a special event hosted by Stephanie and Will Brown ’79 for our Houston area alumni. Alumni gathered at Rice University’s football stadium. Nearly 50 Jesuit Dallas alums spanning eight generations mingled, shared stories and chatted as the blue and gold spirit had invaded H-Town.

From Houston, we travelled West towards Central Texas. Outside of the Dallas metroplex, the greater Austin/San Antonio area is home to the second largest concentration of Jesuit Dallas alumni. With a gathering of nearly 70 alums, we packed County Line BBQ to share memories and celebrate the Jesuit brotherhood!

A few weeks later, Jesuit President Mike Earsing and longtime faculty member David Oglesby joined us as we headed to the Big Apple to meet with our Tri-State area alums. Hosted by Lesley and Searcy Dryden ’93, alumni gathered at the exclusive Union Club, the second oldest city club in the United States and an excellent venue for alums to visit.

We are so thankful for the generosity of our alumni hosts, and the alumni that attended. We plan to return soon! Additionally, we are in the planning stages for a visit to Chicago in the Spring of 2024, and California in Spring 2025. We look forward to seeing you on the road and invite you to stop in and say hello the next time you are in Dallas.

Jonathan Van ’10, co-founder and executive vice president at Element8 is looking to make a name for his company in rural America. Element8 snagged an infusion of cash from private equity firm Digital Alpha to push its fixed wireless access and fiber services deeper into the central U.S.

Will Woodard ’21 enjoyed playing rugby for Marquette for the past four years in the 8 man position. The team advanced farther in the playoffs than any other year in team history. Will proudly shares he was honored to be chosen as team captain for his senior year. One unique privilege for the team captain is to wear the same jacket actor, Chris Farley, wore when he was captain in the movie “Tommy Boy.”

Brandon Bub ’10 shared “I’ve been working at a Catholic girls school in Los Angeles called Notre Dame Academy for the past five years since leaving my teaching job at Jesuit Dallas, but that’s not the interesting part. By complete coincidence, we have two other Jesuit Dallas alums working here too. One of them is Jordan Rayfield ’13 who is our third grade teacher, and Ryan Schaffler ’16 who is our middle school social studies teacher. I am the humanities dean at the high school. Our paths cross rarely but we came to the school completely independently of each other and now it’s like we’re forming a Jesuit West of some kind.”

Nick Ryder ’10 now works in artificial intelligence working on ChatGPT and presents to high school classes about AI.

Blake Balda ’11 recently married wife Jillian Carter. “Jillian is from Connecticut and we met here in New York City in 2018. Like me, she is an East coast alum, graduating

from Georgetown University - a Jesuit college! We live together in New York and both work in finance. We got married at The Thompson Hotel in Dallas on Nov. 12, 2022. Other alumni in attendance: Nic McVay ’11, Richie Sapp ’11, Jesse Riffert ’11, Kenny Callis ’11, Sean Pollock ’11, Tommy Evans ’11, and Steve Simion ’11 See photo page 46.

Mark Mason ’11 announces he married Megan Helt on Feb. 18, 2023! “Would love to surprise her and be featured in Jesuit Today, if possible!” See photo page 46. Editor’s Note: SURPRISE MEGAN!

James King ’11 reports he and his wife bought a house and moved to Tyler, Texas in September.

Dylan Seelie ’11 Moved to Daphne, Alabama in November 2022 after receiving a promotion and proudly announces the birth of son, Jude Seelie!

Will Keffler ’12 married his wife, Anna Howe, on Dec. 10, 2022. Wedding party included Joey Keffler ’06, Sam Keffler ’08, Chris

Curran ’12, Bobby Valek ’12, Tim Sayers ’12, and Colin Cunningham ’12

The Kefflers were also married by former Jesuit teacher and Board of Trustees member Rev. Robert Murphy SJ.” See photo page 46.

Griffin Miller ’13 married Dr. Rebecca Chase on their seven year anniversary, April 8, 2023. See photo page 46.

Mat Lavault ’18 graduated in May 2022 from McGill University with a Bachelor of Arts. “I currently live in Paris, France as I am doing my Masters in International Security at Sciences Po Paris (Paris Institute of Political Studies) and will stay there for two years.”

Thad Matula ’97, Burg Hughes ’00, Kent Bishop ’02, and Robert Morris ’15 worked together on a documentary series called “The Program,” which follows the University of Houston football program during the 2022 season. See class note on page 48.

Austin DeLaRosa ’15 married Lauren Piot on March 4, 2023 at Christ the King Catholic Church. Jesuit classmates in the wedding party include L-R: Joey Hafertepe ’15, Bo Schneider ’15, Henry Shotland ’15, Peter Lynch ’15, Charlie Eikenberg ’15, Gavin McClure ’15 , Kyle Hazelbaker ’15, and Eric Dell ’15 See photo page 46.

Sean Daughtery ’16 announces he married Sterling Miller on September 5, 2021 and the couple moved to Denver in January 2022!

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2020s

Thomas Johnson ’20 was admitted to the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas where he is majoring in finance.

Nathan Volle-Kobell ’21 is an undergraduate student at Saint Mary’s College of California.

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have been quite involved as I enjoy working for campus ministry and happily maintaining the role of a resident advisor.”

Connor Knight ’22 and the Richmond Spiders lacrosse team won the Inaugural Atlantic 10 Men’s Lacrosse Championship.

Parker Thompson ’15 (right of Bishop Burns) took an important step in his formation to the priesthood surrounded by clergy, family, and friends, at the celebration of the Ordination of Deacons at the Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe on April 29. “I’ll start short parish assignment in Dallas in July until mid-October. Then I will return to New Orleans to finish my last year of studies for priesthood ordination in July 2024!”

IN MEMORIAM

our prayers and condolences

Victor

John Muse, Jr. ’47

Victor Muse, Jr., passed peacefully on May 6, 2023. After graduating Jesuit Dallas, Vic began his career at Armstrong Cork Company, and later, Kerr Packaging, where he retired. Vic married Margie Leverette on Nov. 17, 1951, at St Edwards Catholic Church and was a parishioner at Mary Immaculate Catholic Church for over 50 years. He was active in the Knights of Columbus Council 5052 and served as a past Grand Knight. He was also a longtime member of the Notre Dame Assembly of the 4th degree of the Knights of Columbus. Vic served on the Board at Montserrat Retreat House in Lake Dallas. He is survived by his wife Margie and their seven children, 16 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren.

Emil John Horak, Sr.

’49

Emil Horak, Sr., passed away peacefully in his home on Dec. 29, 2022, with family by his side. The younger of identical twins, he was a lifelong member of St. Pius X Catholic Church, in Dallas, and was married for over 62 years to Vanora Pokorny Horak. Emil had a fascination and talent for electronics and worked for Sears and Roebuck for over 30 years, as a technician servicing the North Texas market. Emil was a member of SPJST and KJT in Ennis for over 50 years and loved celebrating his Czech culture.

Rev.

Francis E. Renfroe, S.J. ’49

Rev. Francis E. Renfroe, S.J., died Feb. 4, 2023, in Grand Coteau, La. He was 90 years old, a Jesuit for 67 years and a priest for 54 years. Fr. Renfroe attended Jesuit Dallas before serving three years in the U.S. Navy. Feeling called to religious life, he entered the Society of Jesus on Sept. 19, 1955, at St. Charles College in Grand Coteau. He pronounced his first vows on Sept. 26, 1957, and was ordained to the priesthood on June 1, 1968. He pronounced his final vows on Nov. 5, 1972. Fr. Renfroe returned to Jesuit Dallas as a teacher from 1962-65. He had long active ministries at Immaculate Conception Parish in Albuquerque, N.M., and at Sacred Heart Parish in El Paso. Fr. Renfroe earned a master’s degree in philosophy at Spring Hill College, Mobile, Ala.

Robert

Michael Wohlfeld ’51

Robert Wohlfeld passed away peacefully on March 4, 2023. After graduating from Jesuit Dallas, Bob attended Texas A&M University for two years before joining the U.S. Navy. Following his active-duty requirements, he transitioned to the U.S. Naval Reserve at NAS Dallas and accepted a position with Bell Helicopter as a member of their research and design

team and head of operations for the experimental laboratory. Bob was known as an authority on aerospace wind tunnel design validations, contributing research to some of Bell’s most famous aircraft designs. At a social gathering for young Christ the King parishioners, he met Frances Anne Reed and they wed at Holy Trinity Church. They were married almost 60 years and raised five children before she passed away in 2020.

James Paul Wasaff ’52

James Wasaff passed away Jan. 19, 2023. After graduating from Jesuit Dallas, Jimmy joined the Army, and later moved to San Antonio with his wife, Shirley, where they had four children, five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He traveled through Central and South Texas working for the Haggar Company, and always saved the weekends for fishing, hunting, and baseball with his boys.

Harry M. Roberts, Jr. ’56

Harry Roberts, Jr., passed away on Feb. 23, 2023. Educated at Jesuit Dallas, Southern Methodist University, and Harvard Law School, at SMU, he was president of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and the Blue Key Senior Men’s Honorary. Harry practiced law for over 50 years with the law firm Thompson & Knight in Dallas. He also served as chairman of the Real Estate, Probate, and Trust Law Section of the State Bar of Texas; taught as an adjunct professor at SMU Dedman School of Law for five years; and was a visiting professor at the University of Texas School of Law. Harry was a founder and longtime member of the Board of Trustees of Shelter Ministries of Dallas which operates the Austin Street Shelter and Genesis Women’s Shelter, twice serving as chairman of the board. He also served on the Board of Trustees of the Conference on Crimes Against Women and the Episcopal Foundation of Dallas. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Beth Johnson Roberts, two children, and six grandchildren.

Robert N. Stack ’57

Robert Stack passed into eternal rest on Sept. 22, 2022, after a long illness. Bob was a proud graduate of Jesuit Dallas, where he excelled in football and track. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Business from the University of Dallas. Originally from Connecticut, Bob moved back to the Northeast after college where he met and married Melanie (Morin Wood) Stack in 1963. Bob spent 30 years as a special education teacher for the Connecticut Department of Children and Families at the State Receiving Home in East Windsor. He also started a successful and longrunning reading clinic, tutoring countless local students on weeknights from a classroom in the family home. After retiring, Bob worked as an

adjunct professor for Westfield State University and Springfield College. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, his daughters, Rosemarie and Cynthia, six grandchildren and three great children.

Don Raymond Schol ’59

Don Schol passed away Feb. 2, 2023, in Argyle, Texas, due to complications related to Parkinson’s Disease. After graduating from Jesuit Dallas, Don received his B.A. in Philosophy from the University of Dallas and earned his M.F.A. in Sculpture and Drawing from the University of Texas at Austin. Immediately following three years of active duty in the U.S. Army, Don was hired as an assistant professor by the art department at North Texas State University, where he retired 41 years later as the associate dean of the School of Visual Arts and Design. Don leaves behind to cherish his memory his beloved wife, Pamela B. Burnley-Schol, son, Mark, two grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Don Monroe Elliott ’60

Don Elliott, passed away on March 29, 2023, at his home in Grapevine, Texas after a brief battle with cancer. Don grew up in Dallas where he attended Holy Trinity Catholic School and Jesuit Dallas. Don was an active member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and was involved for many years with the Knights of Columbus, where he served as Treasurer for more than 20 years. In 2012, he was named Knight of the Year. Don is survived by his daughter, Sara.

Thomas Baird Cannon ’61

Thomas Cannon passed away on Dec. 22, 2022, in Plano. After graduating from Jesuit Dallas, Tom enjoyed a long career as an electrical engineer working for TI, UTL, Boeing and MicroTune. He and his wife, Barbara, raised their three daughters in Richardson, Texas before moving to Plano in 1998. He was blessed with one grandson, seven granddaughters, two great granddaughters and one great grandson. He used to joke that they must have quit making boys, but he wouldn’t have traded any of the girls! He and Barbara loved traveling around the world.

Thomas Carroll Hassell ’61

Thomas Hassell died peacefully at home on March 2, 2023, surrounded by his beloved wife, Carol, and their five children. Tom graduated from Jesuit Dallas before completing a pre-med program at the University of Notre Dame. After his graduation from dental school, Tom enlisted as a

captain and dentist in the U.S. Air Force. Following his service, he moved his family and established a dental practice in Austin that lasted 40 years. Tom had a lifelong passion for collecting and restoring vintage cars and later in life raced vintage Ford Mustangs in events across the country.

Larry Charles Langston ’61

Larry Langston passed away December 23, 2022, after a string of serious illnesses that crippled him for decades.

A fifth-generation Texan whose ancestors settled in Garrison before the Civil War, Larry earned two degrees from the University of Dallas following his Jesuit graduation. He served in the U.S. Navy for six years and was a navigator on the USS Ajax. Before retiring, Larry was a counselor for the Department of Veterans Affairs in Dallas. He is survived by his wife, Dr. Alexandra Wilhelmsen.

James J. Teeling, III, ’62

James Teeling, III, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2023, after a long journey with dementia. Jim was raised in Dallas and graduated from Jesuit and North Texas State University (now UNT). Jim served in the Air Force Reserves, then joined The Teeling Mortgage Company, eventually serving as president. He was a past president of the Dallas Young Mortgage Bankers Association, Dallas Mortgage Bankers Association, Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Metropolitan Dallas, and the Texas Master Naturalists Lindheimer Chapter. He is survived by his loving wife, Anne.

Michael Germany Johnson ’63

Michael Johnson, passed away at his home on June 18, 2022. Michael was born December 15, 1944, in Dallas, TX. Survived by his daughter, Susan Angelisanti, Michael proudly served as a captain in the United States Air Force and was Honorably Discharged on Aug. 26, 1975. Following his service to his country, he was the owner of his own software development company.

John Thomas Kriese ’64

John Kriese died on February 22, 2023, at his home in Seattle. Following his graduation from Jesuit, he married his high school sweetheart, Penny, and then graduated magna cum laude from Notre Dame University with a degree in mechanical engineering. He earned his Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering at North Carolina State University. John worked at Westinghouse in the Naval Reactors Program and then at the Los Alamos National Laboratory in the nuclear weapons design division. In 1986, he moved to Washington, D.C. where he began his almost 25 years of service as a senior executive in the U.S. Intelligence Community. He served as associate director for science and technology in the Defense Intelligence Agency, chairman of the Joint Atomic Energy Intelligence Committee, chairman of

the Measurement and Signature Intelligence Committee, and as a senior scientist with the Central Intelligence Agency.

Alfred Ralph Pierotti, Jr. ’64

Alfred Pierotti, Jr. passed away on his 77th birthday. Al received a bachelor’s and master’s degree in English from the University of Dallas after graduating from Jesuit Dallas. He started his career as a corporate journalist for Southland Life Insurance, and later moved on to Woodmen Accident and Life Insurance where he led the Dallas office. Switching careers, Al joined the faculty at Jesuit Dallas in 1997, teaching English and mentoring as an advisor on campus publications. Throughout his teaching career, he moonlighted as an author, writing and publishing 1854 Garrett Street and Toward the Setting Sun. Al is survived by his wife, Cynthia Walker, four children, and nine grandchildren.

James Edward Hunt ’65

James Hunt passed on May 3, 2023. Jim grew up in Dallas and graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1970 with a degree in civil engineering. Jim began his career with the Texas Department of Transportation in highway construction and retired from TxDOT as Director of Construction of the Dallas District after 34 years of service. For more than 20 years, Jim served in varying capacities on the board of the OU Club of Dallas, including twice as president. He is survived by his wife, Kathy, sons, Joe, and Spencer, and three grandchildren.

Wynne Murphey Johnson ’66

A long-time resident of Yuma, Ariz., Wynne Johnson died of heart failure on April 20, 2023. After Jesuit, he attended University of Newcastleupon-Tyne in England and the University of California at Berkeley, and graduated from the University of Dallas in 1970, with a degree in mathematics. Wynne served in the US Army from 1971-73 and completed a master’s degree in mathematics in 1985. He worked all of his life as a software engineer and a mathematics teacher.

Timothy Robert McCormick ’66

Timothy McCormick passed away in Dallas April 16, 2023. He is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Robin McCormick, three children, and six grandchildren. Tim served as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam in the 1st Cavalry Division and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, twice, the Bronze Star, twice, a Purple Heart, as well as several Air Medals and two Army Commendation Medals with Valor device.

After his service in the army, Tim completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Texas and earned his Juris Doctorate from SMU with honors. He joined the trial department at the law firm of Thompson & Knight where he spent his entire legal career.

Gary Frank Paikowski ’66

Eternal rest grant to him, O Lord; and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

H. Glenn Scammel ’66

Glenn Scammel died in Mclean, Va., on Oct. 29, 2022. He was an Eagle Scout and salutatorian of his senior class at Jesuit Dallas. Glenn graduated from Yale University with a BA in History with department honors, where he also completed the Naval ROTC program. During military service deferment, he attended Harvard Law School, earning a Juris Doctorate in 1973. A distinguished legal career began with naval assignments in Corpus Christi, Texas, and Washington D.C., and later, as counsel for the U.S. House Transportation Committee.

Charles Philip Wilbert ’69

Charles Wilbert entered eternal life on May 15, 2023. Charles made many lifelong friends as a student at Jesuit Dallas and the University of Arkansas, where he was a member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity. He also earned his Master of Arts in Environmental Engineering Sciences at the University of Texas at San Antonio. A family businessman and commercial real estate broker and developer for many years, Charles was also a longtime member of the German Beethoven Maennerchor, the San Antonio Country Club, and Club Giraud. Charles is survived by his wife, Laura Anthony, daughter, Olivia, three loving stepchildren, and two grandchildren.

Richard Garnica Jr. ’70

Richard “Todd” Garnica Jr., passed away on Jan. 19, 2023. Married to Andrea Schatz until her passing, Todd worked as a supervisor for the railroad system for several years and later worked alongside his brother Ruben in the concrete business following in the footsteps of their father. Todd enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson, shooting pool, cooking out and most of all, spending time with his dear friend, Meg, and his three sweet dogs.

John Lloyd Center, Jr. ’72

Eternal rest grant to him, O Lord; and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Kevin Christopher Roberts ’74

Kevin Roberts passed away on Dec. 25, 2022. Eternal rest grant to him, O Lord; and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

William “Bill” Wilkes Tuohy ’76

Engulfed by love and surrounded by family, William “Bill” Wilkes Tuohy passed away on April 23, 2023, after a brief and unexpected illness. Bill wrestled and played football and basketball at Jesuit and studied business and commercial real estate at SMU. He founded Tuohy Homes, where for more than 40 years, distinguished himself with a number of major construction companies. Bill is survived by his wife, Carolyn, his three children, and three grandchildren.

Mundy Ingalls Peale, III ’80

Mundy Peale, III, passed away on March 10, 2023. He grew up in Michigan and Cedar Rapids, before transferring to Jesuit Dallas as a high school junior. Mundy earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Programming from SMU. Upon graduating, he worked at Auto Tester as a software engineer and later, at Rockwell Collins in their contracts division. Mundy is survived by his wife, Eva Holder Peale, and his sons, Munk and J.D.

James “Jamie” Michael Cuellar ’88

James “Jamie” Cuellar, passed away at his home in Leawood, Kansas, on May 8, 2023. After graduating from Jesuit, he attended the University of San Diego to study finance and general business administration and obtained his master’s in business administration from the Cox School of Business at SMU. He completed his Chartered Financial Analyst certification in 1996 and built a successful career over 31 years as a financial analyst and portfolio manager, most recently at Kornitzer Capital in Mission, Kansas. Jamie is survived by his loving wife, Nicole, and his two sons, Turner and Cole.

Pierre Robert Dupree ’95

Pierre Dupree lost his nearly five-year battle with cancer on Feb. 17, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Jessica, and his children, Devin and Lisette. After graduating from Jesuit Dallas, he received a BA in Theater Arts from the University of Dallas. Upon earning an MA at California Institute of the Arts, he made his love of music and sound his career, first as the sound supervisor at the Pasadena Playhouse in Los Angeles, and then the sound director at the Alley Theater in Houston for 15 years.

Samuel Hartsfield Raines Jackson ’21 Samuel Jackson passed away on May 18, 2023, from a tragic accident, while studying abroad in Barcelona. He is survived by his loving parents, Fred Hartsfield and Angela Raines Jackson, as well as numerous family, friends, and his wonderful dog, Angel. Sam was a current engineering honors student at Texas A&M University where he was a petroleum engineering major, with a double minor in math and Spanish. At the end of the summer, he would have had 90 hours, enough to order his Aggie ring. Sam was kind, generous and caring. He had a soft spirit and was a gentle leader. He had a pure heart and was a friend to all.

WIFE OF

Louis Rubin ’77 Suzanne Renee Rubin

DAUGHTER OF

† Bill Williams, Sr. ’51 Lisa Williams Burnham

SON OF

† Bob Cuellar ’57 James “Jamie” Michael Cuellar ’88

MOTHER OF

Leon Berry ’66 Dolores Agnes Berry

Ed Vaughn ’72 Rosemary Haggar Vaughan

Paul Thomas ’73 Anne Marie Kerin Thomas

Jack Wensinger ’77 Rosanne Wensinger

Ed Thomas ’78 Anne Marie Kerin Thomas

Steve Mentesana ’80 Beatrice Cecilia Mentesana

Tom Wensinger ’82 Rosanne Wensinger

David Mentesana ’83 Beatrice Cecilia Mentesana

Jim Thomas ’86 Anne Marie Kerin Thomas

Joe Corrales ’88 Lily Antonieta Corrales

Andrew Owen ’92 Joan Carol Dubose Owen

Rusty Meyer ’00 Kathy Magee Meyer

Matt Meyer ’03 Kathy Magee Meyer

Mike Meyer ’06 Kathy Magee Meyer

FATHER OF

John Schmeltz ’74 Robert “Bob” Leo Schmeltz

Bill Condon ’78 William Henry “Bill” Condon

Lance Descourouez ’79 Frank H. Descourouez

Tom Condon ’80 William Henry “Bill” Condon

Tom Schmeltz ’80 Robert “Bob” Leo Schmeltz

† Key Puckett III ’82 Allen Key Puckett, Jr.

† Paul Schmeltz ’82 Robert “Bob” Leo Schmeltz

Michael Wohlfeld ’82 Robert Michael Wohlfeld ’51

Blair Descourouez ’83 Frank H. Descourouez

Eric Maas ’83 Leo “Lee” S. Maas

Patrick Ennis ’83 Robert Lee Ennis

Carl Motter ’85 Norman Keith Motter

Agustin Gonzalez ’94 Frank Gonzalez

Jason Adamcik ’96 Benjamin Joseph Adamcik

Chris Pierotti ’96 Alfred Ralph Pierotti, Jr. ’64

Alfonso Ramirez ’96 Ildefonso S. Ramirez

† Juan Ramirez ’98 Ildefonso S. Ramirez

Michael Pierotti ’99 Alfred Ralph Pierotti, Jr. ’64

Todd Gruninger ’98 Carl Wilhelm Gruninger

Devlin McCormick ’00 Timothy Robert McCormick ’66

Chris Gruninger ’01 Carl Wilhelm Gruninger

Danny Ramirez ’02 Ildefonso S. Ramirez

Wilkes Tuohy ’04 William “Bill” Wilkes Tuohy ’76

Emiliano Gonzalez ’15 Frank Gonzalez

Ethan Williams ’18 Bradley Paul Williams

Carter Williams ’21 Bradley Paul Williams

SISTER OF

Bill Williams Jr. ’74 Lisa Willams Burnham

Joe Williams ’75 Lisa Williams Burnham

Kevin Dillin ’78 Kathleen Dillin Stephens

† Kyle Dillin ’82 Kathleen Dillin Stephens

Jim Williams ’81 Lisa Williams Burnham

BROTHER OF

† Alex Wasaff ’47 James Paul Wasaff ’52

† Frank Horak ’49 Emil John Horak Sr. ’49

† Charlie Wasaff ’50 James Paul Wasaff ’52

Bill Wohlfeld ’52 Robert Michael Wohlfeld ’51

† Angelo Stack ’55 Robert N. Stack ’57

Joe Wasaff ’55 James Paul Wasaff ’52

† Claibe Johnson ’56 Wynne Murphey Johnson ’66

† Claibe Johnson ’56 Michael Germany Johnson ’63

Tracy Johnson ’57 Wynne Murphey Johnson ’66

Tracy Johnson ’57 Michael Germany Johnson ’63

Carl Wasaff ’59 James Paul Wasaff ’52

Joe Pete Wilbert ’62 Charles Philip Wilbert ’69

† Mike Johnson ’63 Wynne Murphey Johnson ’66

† Wynne Johnson ’66 Michael Germany Johnson ’63

Greg Scammel ’73 H. Glenn Scammel ’66

Bob Tuohy ’74 William “Bill” Wilkes Tuohy ’76

Mark Roberts ’78 Kevin Christopher Roberts ’74

Mark Scammel ’82 H. Glenn Scammel ’66

Clipper Peale ’84 Mundy Ingalls Peale ’III ’80

Rob Cuellar ’86 James “Jamie” Michael Cuellar ’88

Christian Dupree ’99 Pierre Robert Dupree ’95

William Spicer ’24 Henry Howard Spicer

GRANDMOTHER OF

Richard Anderson II ’02 Jean J. Anderson

† Daniel Anderson ’04 Jean J. Anderson

Andrew Githens ’07 Gail Githens

Jarrod Buys ’11 Anne Marie Kerin Thomas

Max Wensinger ’11 Rosanne Wensinger

Matthew Mentesana ’12 Beatrice Cecilia Mentesana

Matt White ’12 Anne Marie Kerin Thomas

Reed Rubey ’13 Marilynn Wallace

Sam Wensinger ’13 Rosanne Wensinger

Charlie Wensinger ’14 Rosanne Wensinger

Ryan Murray ’16 Anne Marie Kerin Thomas

Oliver O’Connor ’17 Rosanne Wensinger

Henry O’Connor ’19 Rosanne Wensinger

Jack Corrales ’20 Lily Antonieta Corrales

Brandon Gossage ’20 Lily Antonieta Corrales

GRANDFATHER OF

Bobby Schmeltz ’00 Robert “Bob” Leo Schmeltz

Andrew Schmeltz ’01 Robert “Bob” Leo Schmeltz

Thomas Schmeltz ’06 Robert “Bob” Leo Schmeltz

Daniel Schmeltz ’07 Robert “Bob” Leo Schmeltz

Tod Pfaffenberger ’08 Richard “Dick” Pfaffenberger

Sam Schmeltz ’09 Robert “Bob” Leo Schmeltz

Craig Pfaffeberger ’13 Richard “Dick” Pfaffenberger

Alex Motter ’16 Norman Keith Motter

Nick Motter ’18 Norman Keith Motter

Parker Towns ’18 Harmon Connell

Cole Pfaffenberger ’20 Richard “Dick” Pfaffenberger

Avery Towns ’22 Harmon Connell

Reed Pfaffenberger ’23 Richard “Dick” Pfaffenberger

Wyatt Manson ’24 Randy Davidson

Kiko Medrano, IV ’24 Jose Sanchez Monroy

Austin Larson ’25 Dan Pangburn

FRIEND OF:

Karl Oswald

Rev. Wally Sidney, S.J.

† deceased

Listings received as of May 19, 2023.

Jesuit Dallas is a family, and together we mourn the loss of our brothers, sisters, parents, and friends. We make every effort to reflect each passing and regret any oversights that may occur. Please remember to share the news and obituaries of your deceased loved ones by sending a note to alumni@jesuitcp.org or by contacting Director of Alumni, Sean McMullen ’96 (972-387-8700 x342).

WAYS WE PRAY

Each November, the Jesuits remember our deceased alumni, benefactors, and friends from the previous year through the celebration of Masses and prayers, and each Homecoming Celebration ends with an Alumni Memorial Mass.

MEMORIAL GIFTS

Making a gift to Jesuit Dallas is a meaningful way to pay tribute to or memorialize the life of a special person. For information on memorial gifts, contact Shelly Schutze (972-387-8700 x340; sschutze@jesuitcp.org). To create a named fund in someone’s honor, contact Maureen Nawalaniec (972-387-8700 x479; mnawalaniec@jesuitcp.org).