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TWICE THE GUTS, DOUBLE THE GLORY:
J e s u i t D a l l a s C e l e b ra te s a Pa i r o f S t a te C h a m p i o n s h i p s SOCCER
A go-ahead goal by junior Christian Lerma in the 89th minute and an incredible performance by senior goalkeeper and tournament Most Valuable Player Luke Ostrander propelled nationally-ranked No. 3 Jesuit Dallas to a 2-1 victory over Arlington Sam Houston in the 2017 University Interscholastic League (UIL) 6A State Championship. The victory marked Jesuit’s first state title in soccer since 2010, and the program’s 19th state crown between the TCIL and UIL.
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Tournament MVP Luke Millican made 11 saves and senior Daniel Burnum scored the game-winning goal with 5:19 left in regulation to lift Jesuit Dallas to its second consecutive Texas High School Lacrosse League (THSLL) Division I State Championship with a stunning, 9-8, comeback win over the Episcopal School of Dallas Eagles. The Rangers surrendered the first five goals of the championship tilt and trailed 6-1 at halftime, but clutched victory from certain defeat with an unbelievable second half. Burnum earned Offensive Most Valuable Player honors, while junior Aidan Johnston was named Defensive Most Valuable Player.
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE 5
Around Campus
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Jesuit Profiles
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Campus Buzz
10 Jesuit Dallas Museum 11 Course Spotlight 12 Celebration Auction 15 Faculty/Staff Awards Banquet
16 President’s Reception 19 Foundation 25 Blue & Gold Sports
Hall of Fame Banquet
26 2016-17 Athletics Year in Review
31 2017 Graduation/
College Destinations
37 75th Anniversary Alumni Spotlight
49 Class Notes 63 In Memoriam
Credits: A special thank you to Jowdy Photography for its on-going support of the Jesuit Dallas community. To see and download photos from our events throughout the past year, visit www.jowdy.com/jesuitdallas
ON THE COV E R:
This issue of Jesuit Today celebrates another historic spring for Ranger athletics with two covers that commemorate the 2017 soccer and lacrosse state championships. If you would like to receive a second copy of the magazine with the alternate cover, please send a message to connect@jesuitcp.org or visit the Jesuit Dallas Office of Advancement.
JESUIT COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL OF DALLAS
Message from the President
Michael A. Earsing President Thomas E. Garrison ’92 Principal Rev. Walter T. Sidney, S.J. Rector of the Jesuit Community David C. Berend Vice President of Operations & CFO William L. Antes II Vice President of Advancement Executive Director of the Jesuit Foundation
SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2017-18 Chairman: Edwin S. Bell, Jr.
Trustees: William L. Antes II; Kevin Bartholomew; David C. Berend; Michael A. Earsing; Rev. Carlos D. Esparza, S.J. ’98; Catherine Foxworth; Thomas E. Garrison ’92; Rev. Francis W. Huete, S.J.; Douglas J. Lattner ’69; John Leinbaugh; Michael J. Marz ’74; Rev. Robert Murphy, S.J.; Clinton B. Shouse; Rev. Walter T. Sidney, S.J.; Michael F. Terry; Kathy Williams
JESUIT FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2017-18 Chairman: Douglas J. Lattner ’69
Trustees: William L. Antes II; Edwin S. Bell, Jr.; J.D. Dell; Timothy L. Dove ’75; Michael A. Earsing; Deborah Gibbins; Thomas J. Hever ’78; Joseph V. Hughes, Jr. ’71; Joseph M. Manogue; Frank W. Marshall, Jr. ’83; David T. Moran; Dr. Robert E. Morgan, Jr. ’71; Trey Morsbach ’88; Kathleen A. Muldoon; Stephanie M. Phillips; Jon Piot; Aileen M. Pratt; Jeffrey Prendergast; Stephen G. Suellentrop; General Counsel: David M. Rosenberg
ADVANCEMENT STAFF
David Anderson Director of Development Jan Deck Events Coordinator Natalie Devero Administrative Assistant to Vice President Katie Kinsley Digital Communications and Social Media Coordinator James Kramer Director of Communications Rosann Mack Assistant Director of Communications Sean McMullen ’96 Director of Alumni Relations Bryan Montgomery Sports Information Director Maureen Nawalaniec Director of Gift Planning and Endowment Accounting Candice Price Graphic Designer Tucker Redding, S.J. Videographer John Sabine Principal Gifts Officer Pat Sayers Celebration Auction and MAGIS Golf Classic Coordinator Shelly Schutze Advancement Services Coordinator
Printing: Eric Bonenberger ’90 Business Printing, Inc. Direct letters to the editor, address changes, or other correspondence to: Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas Advancement Office 12345 Inwood Road Dallas, TX 75244-8094
President Earsing with 2017 Jesuit Dallas Sports Hall of Fame inductee Reggie Stephens ’05 (see page 25)
As we close the chapter on this school year, the next chapter is already well on its way to being written. While it is easy to recall the awards and accolades our teams, clubs, and students have earned this past year, I recall the words often uttered during Papal Blessings of Pope Francis, “Urbi et Orbi,” translated as “to the city and the world.” So many of the young men that pass through our doors are changed forever. They look at the hungry, poor, marginalized, and oppressed with new eyes. The men we send out into the world are tasked with helping to create a world where racism, sexism, and hatred are replaced with love, and understanding; a world where our actions are mirrored as followers of Jesus. As our seniors go off to change the world, it is also our prayer and the intent of our formation that the students who walk our halls are also changed to the level of their ability and openness to the work of their Jesuit education. I hope you enjoy this issue of Jesuit Today. From our national-level performances by robotics and debate to all of the successful academic achievements, athletic successes, and great community events from the spring, may it bring to you all the joy the School experienced this past semester. Have a wonderful summer.
God’s blessings,
Michael A. Earsing
Around Campus... Debate Once Again Among the Nation’s Best The Jesuit Dallas debate program, which has enjoyed prominence at the national level for over six decades, closed out the 2016-17 campaign achieving another historic milestone as the teams of senior Jake LoRocco and sophomore Jack Moore, seniors Beomhak Lee and Alandro Valdez, and seniors Zachary Watts and Emmanuel Ruiz finished in the top 20 of the National Debate Coaches Association (NDCA) National Championships at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah. The result marked the first time that Jesuit Dallas cleared three teams to the elimination rounds at nationals. In addition to the team performance, Ruiz was tabbed as the 18th overall speaker, and LoRocco, 26th, against a field of over 170 of the best high school debaters in the country. The strong performance at the national championships capped another impressive slate for the Rangers, which included a first-place finish at The Hockaday Invitational, a top-10 performance at the nationally prestigious Barkley Forum Debates at Emory University, and placement of three teams in the top 10 at the Texas Forensic Association State Championships.
Student Newspaper Recognized by The Dallas Morning News The Roundup, Jesuit Dallas’ student paper, was recognized for its outstanding web presence during the Dallas Morning News’ 26th annual High School Journalism Day & Competition. The competition drew close to 1,200 entries from student journalists and schools throughout the region, with Jesuit Dallas cited for developing and operating the second-best high school news website in the metroplex. The paper has been a mainstay in the Dallas Morning News journalism competition, winning a myriad of awards since converting to an entirely digital format in 2010. One of only two extracurricular journalism programs in the metroplex, Jesuit is the only school to publish an online paper, exclusively.
Faculty Introduces Ignatian Days Four times during the 2016-17 school year, students and parents were invited to engage in conversations on contemporary issues through an Ignatian lens. The goal was to engage students and parents in meaningful conversations. Faculty members were provided tools to facilitate conversations on these topics, while prayer services, the Examen, and daily morning prayer were tailored to the specific topics being covered. Topics for discussion included: academic integrity; Ignatian citizenship; drugs and alcohol; and a fourth day entitled, “Who is My Neighbor?” which focused on human dignity and explored the concept of “neighbor” on local and global levels.
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Elizabeth Hunt Blanc Director of The Jesuit Dallas Museum
FAMILY Sons Jose and Tom HOBBIES Needlepoint, sewing,
reading, swimming, traveling
FIRST JOB Babysitting, although I
applied for a paid summer internship at Sotheby’s in New York right after my freshman year at college
FAVORITE JESUIT TRADITION, WHY The chariot races; great spirit and fun
BEST THING ABOUT JESUIT The faculty and staff
WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU ARE NOT WORKING? I go to many art
galleries, museums, and movies, as well as the symphony and theater
FAVORITE MOVIE Casablanca BEST BOOK I EVER READ? Gone
with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell
BOOK I AM CURRENTLY READING A Woman of Independent Means by Elizabeth Forsythe Hailey
PERSON I’D MOST LIKE TO MEET Pablo Picasso
FAVORITE MUSICAL PERFORMANCE The Concierto de Aranjuez by Joaquín Rodrigo
HISTORICAL FIGURE YOU IDENTIFY WITH Queen Victoria BEST ADVICE I EVER RECEIVED
Jack Fitzsimmons
Charlie DeLong
FAMILY Wife Pam; children Meghan
UA ’01 (married with two children); Johnny ’03 (married with two children); Kevin ’11; Kathryn UA ’15
FAMILY Wife Diana HOMETOWN Lake City, Iowa FIRST JOB First real job – working
FIRST JOB Mowing yards FAVORITE JESUIT TRADITION, WHY
FAVORITE JESUIT TRADITION, WHY Friday Morning Prayer Service –
Director of Guidance and College Counseling; Director of the Alumni Service Corps
Senior Community Days – not many schools take an entire class on an out of town trip to promote respect, leadership, and brotherhood while setting goals for the upcoming school year
BEST THING ABOUT JESUIT
The ability to build community and the personal relationships
Mount Kilimanjaro
Travel to see
NOBODY KNOWS I used to translate letters from Spanish to English for women who were in jail
I WISH I KNEW HOW TO Play golf well IF I WON THE LOTTERY, I WOULD
Start a foundation for children
THREE WORDS PEOPLE USE TO DESCRIBE ME Old, fit, funny PERSON I’D MOST LIKE TO MEET
James Taylor
HISTORICAL FIGURE YOU IDENTIFY WITH Abraham Lincoln FAVORITE FOOD Alaskan king crab BEST ADVICE I EVER RECEIVED From my dad on the first day of my first summer job: “Always give your employer an honest day’s work”
MY MOTTO IS Be a servant leader MY FAVORITE POSSESSION IS My Augusta National
To play golf at
BOOK I AM CURRENTLY READING The Bible English
Paul the Apostle
FAVORITE MUSICAL ARTIST Ray Charles
FAVORITE FOOD Mexican BEST ADVICE I EVER RECEIVED Make yourself indispensable
MY MOTTO IS Team first MY FAVORITE POSSESSIONS ARE My two cats—Cosmo and Carlie
WILDEST DREAM Youth Academy
Work for Barcelona
I WISH I KNEW HOW TO Play the piano IF I WON THE LOTTERY, I WOULD Be
NOBODY KNOWS That my dad and
NOBODY KNOWS That my only regret
MY PERFECT DAY IS Most days I WISH I KNEW HOW TO Speak fluent
at Jesuit at my desk the next morning at 7:30 a.m. from high school was not being in a school play
brother are preachers in the Church of Christ
Spanish
BEST VACATION
WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO LIVE?
FONDEST MEMORY Having dinner at
BEST VACATION All of them FONDEST MEMORY Playing against
A trip to Australia and New Zealand with Mrs. Fitz
home with my wife, children and their spouses, and grandchildren
CHILDHOOD AMBITION To be an
college basketball coach
actress
FAVORITE MOVIE The Man Who Shot
Liberty Vance
FAVORITE MUSICAL ARTIST
FONDEST MEMORY Trips to Spain
when my boys were little
watch soccer
FAVORITE SUBJECT IN SCHOOL
Larry Bird (it would be a fun picture)
WILDEST DREAM
WILDEST DREAM
BEST THING ABOUT JESUIT All of it WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU ARE NOT WORKING? Read and
PERSON I’D MOST LIKE TO MEET
problem-solver
Jesuit Distinguished Alumnus plaque
MY FAVORITE POSSESSION IS
reminds me of why we are at Jesuit
BEST BOOK I EVER READ? Inverting the Pyramid by Jonathan Wilson
MY MOTTO IS Enjoy, because we do A necklace that was given to me by my grandmother
at Jesuit
FAVORITE MOVIE The Godfather THREE WORDS PEOPLE USE TO DESCRIBE ME Patient, loyal, and
If you have an opportunity to do something, do it before the opportunity expires not know what tomorrow holds
Head Soccer Coach
CHILDHOOD AMBITION
To be a
Barcelona
Pele
CHILDHOOD AMBITION professional athlete
To be a
2CALENDAR 017 A UGUS T
21 Student Orientation 22 Vos Parate 23 First Day of Class
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1 Football Home Opener (vs. DeSoto) 12 College Night 19-21 Community Days 29 Siptember
Davey O’Brien Award Finalist Named Recipient of Prestigious Bishop Lynch Award A National Merit Commended Scholar and AP Scholar with Honors, senior Jacob Palisch was named as the 2017 recipient of the Bishop Lynch Award, Jesuit’s most prestigious student honor as voted by the faculty. Palisch excelled in the classroom, finishing his senior year with a 4.0 grade-point average while working with the Commit! Partnership early education literacy program as a teacher’s reading aide. In addition, Palisch was named one of five finalists for the 31st annual Davey O’Brien High School Scholarship, an award which recognizes the most outstanding high school senior student-athlete across the metroplex. The Stanford University baseball commit and three-sport athlete was named a
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9 MAGIS Golf Classic 24 Sons of Alums Breakfast 27 Homecoming Football Game (vs. Lake Highlands) 28 Alumni Family Day 28 Homecoming Concert 29 Alumni Memorial Mass
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last June at the UIL 6A State Baseball Championships.
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Presented with the Bishop Lynch Award at the 2017 Senior Convocation, Palisch gave the keynote speech
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MaxPreps.com Junior All-American in baseball, and was a two-time UIL District 9-6A Player of the Year in football. He helped lead the football program to back-to-back district titles for the first time in team history, as well as the program’s highest state ranking. He also picked up the win in Jesuit’s title-clinching victory
at graduation.
Faculty Offers Prayers for All Jesuit Students At the beginning of the academic year,
Alumni Phonathon Open House Grandparents Day Thanksgiving Break
2 JWA Christmas Bazaar 5 Band Christmas Concert 10 Adopt-a-Family 21 Christmas Break Begins
All dates subject to change. Check www.jesuitcp.org for up-to-date information.
campus ministry invited the Jesuit Dallas faculty to pray for our students each week between August and May. Requesting intentions, but offering prayers regardless, a dedicated group consisting of 30 faculty prayed for approximately eight freshmen, eight sophomores, eight juniors, and eight seniors every week. Group members received a message at the start of each week with the photos, names, and intentions of the boys. By May, Jesuit educators had prayed for every single student in the school.
MISSION STATEMENT Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas offers young men an excellent, Catholic education in the classical Jesuit tradition with the purpose of forming a community of men of high moral principles and service to others.
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g n i h t o N s ’ e r e h T t I e k i L e t i Qu
Serving as the culmination to four years of community service, Jesuit Dallas seniors executed another successful iteration of the Special Games prior to graduation. Nearly 650 special needs students from neighboring schools and communities took part in crafts, competitions, and adaptive field games on the Jesuit campus.
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Wonderful morning @jesuitdallas #mothersonbrunch with awesome friends @simplyelegantdallas
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Thank you to the @jesuitdallas wrestling team for the awesome food donation for our guests! It will be surely enjoyed @TheBridgeHRC
Proud alum of @jesuitdallas! Happy 75 Years! Great memories. Great friends. Countless Men for Others. #JesuitDallas75
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We
Great evening with fellow @jesuitdallas alums at @scholzgarten #austin #texas Next @JesuitAlums Austin event happening Sept #gratitude
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our Jesuit volunteers!
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Happy 75th @jesuitdallas! Proud and thankful for all you’ve given, instilled, and bestowed upon my sons. #MenforOthers #JesuitDallas75
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Just waiting for Junior Kairos to begin #SeniorsLeaders #AMDG
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Congrats to my high school alma mater (1985) @jesuitdallas on turning 75. So many memories, so many life lessons learned #AMDG #JesuitDallas75 @MRMasferrer
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JESUIT DALLAS MUSEUM ArtQuest 2017
The Museum of Biblical Arts served as the back drop for another successful ArtQuest, the premier annual community event for the Jesuit Dallas Museum. Several hundred patrons, docents, and friends in the art community attended the reception and party, which included self-guided tours of the museum, a silent auction, and a public exhibition by David Seagram ’17 (pictured left), current recipient of the Andrew Bark ’98 Memorial Scholarship.
Disney & Animation Art
This spring, private collector Barbara Hartger loaned her collection of drawings, artwork, and original cells from such Disney animated films as Pinocchio, Peter Pan, Fantasia, Sleeping Beauty, and Snow White in helping to create the exhibition Disney & Animation Art. The Jesuit Dallas Museum rotates exhibits often throughout the school year, with many of the themes integrated into the curriculum.
Museum’s Newest Acquisition: Robert Indiana’s American Dream 2
One of the central figures of the Pop Art Movement, Robert Indiana takes his inspiration from commercial signs, claiming: “There are more signs than trees in America. There are more signs than leaves. So I think of myself as a painter of American landscape.” Acquired through funds raised at ArtQuest 2017 and the generous contribution of an anonymous donor, Robert Indiana can now add the Jesuit Dallas Museum to the list of museums showcasing his work in its permanent collection – a list that includes the Museum of Modern Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Stedelijk Museum (Amsterdam), and the Carnegie Institute.
Stay tuned for the next planned exhibition in the fall of 2017, which as part of Jesuit’s 75th anniversary celebration, will include the works of two prominent alumni, ceramic artist Brooks Oliver ’06 and conflict photographer and cinematographer Jared Moossy ’98.
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Catholic Social Teaching Economic Justice Instructor:
Credit:
Course Description:
Course Work:
Jude Harrington
“As followers of Jesus Christ and participants in a powerful economy, Catholics in the United States are called to work for greater economic justice in the face of persistent poverty, growing income-gaps, and increasing discussion of economic issues in the United States and around the world.” United States Conferences of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) This one semester senior elective provides an introduction to the main principles of Catholic Social Teachings (CST). It attempts to explore through discussion the official teaching of the Church and historical trends that have shaped CST. The central focus will be on issues concerning economic justice, with a particular focus on the Church’s teaching concerning the “preferential option for the poor.” In a statement published by the USCCB in 1996, they suggest that the moral measure for a healthy economy depends primarily on how its poor are faring. It is in that spirit that this course will challenge students to evaluate economic success through a communal lens with concern for the mutual well-being of all members of society.
Senior theology elective
The course is split into three units; Foundations of Catholic Social Teaching, Social Analysis, & Current Events. In the first unit we discuss the development of Catholic Social Thought in Church teachings. After going over the basic principles of CST, we take a look at a specific piece of CST, namely the USCCB’s Pastoral Letter “Economic Justice for All” which addressed economic inequality and the strifes of the poor in the United States. In the second unit we take a deeper look at social norms by addressing consumerism as a culture and its effects on relationships, as well as sociological theories pertaining to inequality such as social & cultural capital. It is in this unit that we have the students do the “American Creed” activity in which they are challenged to analyze social norms and implicit ‘codes’ that we live by in the United States. In the third unit we discuss local issues regarding economic justice such as access to affordable housing in Dallas, homelessness, gentrification, major corporations impact on the poor, minimum wage, and extreme wealth, to name a few. If time permits, we move the conversation more globally to discuss relationships between developed and developing countries and the relationships between the world’s poorest and wealthiest.
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As Jesuit’s premier fundraising event, the Celebration Auction has made an enormous difference in the lives of our students for the past 33 years. Behind the leadership of co-chairs Jessica Burrow and Arlene Kirkland and their dedicated army of volunteers, #JesuitRocksOn was an enormous success. Raising a record $1,017,000 for the general endowment, every dollar will provide need-based financial assistance to deserving young men who would otherwise not know the blessing of a Jesuit education. Amidst the food, music, casino, and fun, we look forward to seeing everyone again next year!
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(L-R) Honorary Chair Dr. Tom Steffen ’60, 2016-17 Co-Chairs Jessica Burrow and Arlene Kirkland, and President Mike Earsing.
Dear Friends, I was delighted to serve as Honorary Chair for the Celebration Auction, an event that has literally changed the lives of so many young men. The Jesuit Dallas motto, “Men for Others,” should be first and foremost as we navigate through the challenges of life. All that we possess is on loan from God, and someday everything must be returned to him. We need to recognize the supreme importance of educating future generations, for entrusted to them is the urgent responsibility of making the world a better place. As members of a community that knows first-hand the benefits of a Jesuit education, our responsibility begins by making sure that the Jesuit Dallas experience is an opportunity within reach of all qualified students, regardless of background or socioeconomic status. Thank you to all of the donors, underwriters and attendees that made this year one to remember.
Dr. Tom Steffen ’60
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Following up on a dominating performance at the Brazos Regional in Waco, Jesuit Dallas robotics, aka The All Sparks, capped another successful competitive season with a third-place finish at the 2017 FIRST World Championship presented by Qualcomm Incorporated. Held at the George R. Brown Convention Center, Minute Maid Park and Discovery Green in Houston, more than 15,000 students from 700 teams and 33 countries put their innovation skills to the test in the world’s largest celebration of science, technology, engineering, and math for students. Attended by nearly 30,000 people, the four-day event came down to a heart-pounding conclusion Saturday night in front of thousands of cheering fans at Minute Maid Park in the match finals of this year’s game, FIRST STEAMWORKS. As Hopper Division champions, The All Sparks, also known as Team 2848, were one of six teams to advance to the finals. Jesuit’s squad was ranked eighth overall at the end of the qualification rounds, and was chosen to an alliance with Team 604, Quixilver (Calif.), Team 1868, Space Cookies (Calif.), and Team 2903, The NeoBots (Wash.). The Alliance was eliminated in the semifinals. “This was our second appearance in the Einstein field, and the guys did a phenomenal job,” offered the program’s cofounder and faculty moderator, Michael Couvillon. “Our students had an amazing season, and I’m proud of their efforts from the beginning of the build season through a strong run in our sixth appearance at the FIRST Championship.” Jesuit Dallas won the FIRST World Championship in 2014, and looked the part for an unprecedented second title after placing first out of nearly 50 teams in the qualification rounds of the Brazos Valley Regional, which featured teams from two states and three countries. The All Sparks were paced by a drive team consisting of Spencer Gautreaux ’17, Jack Barone ’18, Aidan Koch ’19 and Will Madden ’20; pit crew boss Noah Santoni ’19; and control system coordinator Will Curran ’17. In addition to the team accolades this season, Anirudh Kantareddy ’18 won the Dean’s List Finalist Award at the Brazos Valley Regional.
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Excellence in Education Awards Banquet
Sponsored by The Jesuit Dallas Foundation and School Board of Trustees
Max von Schlehenried ’06, selected by the faculty as most representative of an Ignatian educator, received the Hal F. Tehan Family Award. Stefanie Boyle was honored for fostering the wellbeing of community members and deepening lifelong learners with the Michael Grimshaw Family Award. Peter Billingham was honored for embodying excellence in terms of overall dedication and service, and as someone who personifies the Jesuit mission with the Rev. Patrick Koch, S.J. Award. Tim Host received the Rev. Robert Tynan, S.J. Award for actively building community while inspiring others to seek the greater good for all. John Skrhak ’96 was recognized with the Rev. Joseph Mulhern, S.J. Award for exemplifying dedication and availability to the Jesuit mission. Chris Knight received the Elaine Henrion Award for animating the engagement of ongoing learning of Ignatian spirituality and pedagogy. Tim Murphy ’06 was presented the Jeremiah E. Linehan Family Faculty Award for his embodiment of the cura pesonalis, seeking the well-rounded growth of students and colleagues as men and women for others. Julie Richard was honored with the Cecil Green Award, which celebrates an educator who discerns ways of teaching and learning consistent with Ignatian pedagogy. Joe Howard ’04 received the Audrey & James E. Jack Humanities Award for fostering collaboration in our community and creating a culture of generosity. The Coach of the Year Award was presented to Mike Grimes ’86 for creating an environment where Ignatian values are revealed and tested.
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President’s Reception The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum served as the venue for the 2017 President’s Reception, Jesuit’s most prominent donor recognition event. Over 1,200 members of the Jesuit Dallas community were
invited based on their annual giving at the President’s Level or above, leaving the museum packed for another year-end celebration. In addition to recognizing significant volunteer leadership, the evening was punctuated by the presentation of the Patrick H. Koch, S.J. Award.
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Presentations were made to recognize leadership in all areas of service to Jesuit at the 2017 President’s Reception: Parent’s Challenge Drive........................................Craig Lengyel Celebration Auction..............................................Jessica Burrow Arlene Kirkland Dr. Tom Steffen ’60 MAGIS Golf Classic......................................Kathy and Joe Murphy Alumni Phonathon.....................................................Don Maher ’65 Jesuit Women’s Auxiliary................................Annette Weidenfeller President’s Service Award..................................Dr. John Racanelli Jesuit Dallas Museum............................................Claudia McLeod Jesuit Dallas Foundation....................................................J.D. Dell Jesuit Dallas Alumni Board............................Kevin M. Whelan ’77 Jesuit Dads of Grads.......................................................Mike Quint
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THE PATRICK H. KOCH, S.J. AWARD presented by the Jesuit Dallas Foundation to
Karen G. Harrington it might help our hearts to have a memorial for Rich at Jesuit…a place we could visit and pray as often as we wanted. He chose a beautiful bald cypress tree and it was placed in what he affectionately named Richard’s Courtyard outside of what was then the residence entry for the Jesuit priests. We put in grass, flowers and a plaque. Father celebrated Mass and a dedication as a memorial to Rich. A few years later, Father added a white crepe myrtle in memory of our babies Angela and Sean.” On the one-year anniversary of Rich’s death, then JWA president-elect Julie Crowley called to ask if Karen would take over the Jesuit Prayer Network. Although Karen was in so much pain, relaying that she could barely make it through the day, the Holy Spirit whispered to her heart. “I could begin to hear scriptures like never before. In my darkest moments, my heart became filled with compassion. Father Postell had given me a mission, and God was empowering me to use my shattering pain to help others.” Taking over a small phone prayer chain and turning it into an online computer prayer network, Karen regularly sends emails to nearly 1,000 parents, alumni, friends, and staff of Jesuit. In that capacity, she is the longest serving member of the Jesuit Women’s Auxiliary board, having maintained her post for 16 years and counting. As a member of St. Mark Catholic Church, Karen began bringing Holy Communion and visiting patients at the Medical Center of Plano in 2002. Three years later, she began serving as a volunteer chaplain, visiting people of all faiths at the hospital. She not only embraced her own pain, but those of other families, often baptizing dying babies when a priest wasn’t available. Supporting other grieving parents through their most agonizing moments, not every story ended in heartbreak. “I have the wonderful blessing of being Godmother many times over to some of those babies in the NICU, and this year I am honored to be Confirmation Sponsor for an amazing little girl whose long road has included three serious heart surgeries.”
A devoted volunteer, humble donor, loving wife, parent, and friend to all, Karen Harrington’s imprint at Jesuit Dallas stretches across the entirety of the School community. Blessed with a deeply generous heart, Karen’s gentle and softspoken nature runs counter to her effervescent spirit. Her struggles are painfully sad, and her resilience profoundly inspiring. Responding to unimaginable tragedy with selflessness and servitude, she embodies the very essence of the prestigious Patrick H. Koch, S.J. Award. Moving from Michigan to Plano in the late 80s, it is impossible to tell Karen’s tale without beginning with her loving son Rich, who in 1995, became the first of two Harrington boys to graduate from Jesuit Dallas. Rich was a dedicated member of the cross country team, and younger brother, John ’96, a wrestler. Like many Jesuit parents, the Harrington’s were actively involved in their sons’ lives, particularly their extracurricular pursuits. Karen and her husband Jim served on the athletic advisory board for two years, organized team banquets for three years, and road-tripped across Texas continuously in support of Ranger athletics. Karen’s life was irrevocably changed on April 23, 2000, following Rich’s accidental drowning in the Colorado River. It was Easter Sunday. Unfortunately for the Harrington’s, Rich’s sudden passing wasn’t the first time they were faced with the inconceivable horror of having to bury a child. The couple’s first child, Angela, was born prematurely and lived for only a short time, while their second child, Sean, died before birth. Rich was a difficult pregnancy, and his personal triumph through early-childhood to scholarship athlete on the cross country team at Creighton University was an incredible gift from God. His death brought immeasurable pain to all who knew him, but especially to his broken family. “Father Postell spent many hours helping me through my grief in losing Rich,” said Karen. “He knew Rich was buried in Kansas (with his siblings) and thought
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In 2006, Karen was recognized as the JWA Woman of the Year. That same spring she received the Frist Humanitarian Award from the Medical Center of Plano for her extraordinary compassion, kindness, humility, and commitment to community service. “I visit all of the floors at the hospital, but I find it especially meaningful in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. It can be very difficult sharing in their sufferings, but it seems a way Our Lord keeps my children close to me; an opportunity to reflect something of the goodness of my children in heaven. Their love, their spirit and spark of inspiration goes through me to be a channel for Christ’s grace, comfort, peace and hope. I feel this same connection in my attention to our Jesuit Prayer Network and the members who contact me with difficulties and prayer requests.” Always praying for others, Karen was saddled with another reason to ask for prayers, when in 2011, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. The crushing news put an end to a 20-year run with the Celebration Auction, where she worked on the decorating committee with Richard Farmer setting up the silent auction displays. Bravely facing another extraordinary challenge, Karen ultimately won that fight, and now leverages that experience to help her connect with patients and members of the Jesuit family going through similar battles. Members of Jesuit’s St. Aloysius Gonzaga, S.J. Lifetime Giving Society for their benevolence to the School, the Harrington’s continue to stay involved with the Jesuit cross country program, and are faithful supporters of the Celebration Auction. Jesuit named a cross country award in Rich’s memory the year of his passing, and on Dec. 8, 2000, the day of The Feast of the Immaculate Conception, the Rich Harrington Memorial Scholarship providing need-based financial aid was created. “It is all about Jesus. He has taken my pain and my joys and has helped me to bring hope and his eternal love to others. We have been so blessed by our Jesuit priests and Jesuit family. I have become accepting of God’s will, and am so humbled by everything the Lord has given me.”
The Jesuit Foundation awards scholarships each year to selected rising sophomores, juniors and seniors. Through these scholarships, nearly $130,000 in financial aid is granted to the recipients, who are recognized for their academic excellence. The goal of the awards is to foster the development of leaders who will emerge from their professional pursuits and technical disciplines to help shape the futures of industry, education and society. The following awards were presented at the 2017 Junior Convocation: Haggerty Math/Science Academic Scholarship: Michael Bain, John Barone, Jared Butler, Jacob Carlson, James Cuaderes, Matthew Joy, Robert Lanier, Zachary Limaye, Giovanni Rivas, Leonardo Tanzi, Zachary Taylor, Connor Thomas, Daniel Van Amerongen, Ethan Williams, Nicholas Wilson
Scott McWhorter ’93 Memorial Award: Finn Maguire
Andrew W. Bark ’98 Memorial Scholarship: Evan Hargrave
Henrion Award:
Israel Ollarzabal
Dean Oliver Clarke ’94 Memorial Scholarship:
Giovanni Rivas
James M. Collins Citizenship Award:
Francis Michel, Sean Tehan
Frank Guida ’02 Memorial Scholarship:
Tim Tighe
T.J. Martinez, S.J. Memorial Scholarship:
Michael Miramontes
Bachendorf Scholarship: David Horton
Louis Kramer Memorial Scholarship: Peter Hundley
Shannon Family Scholarship:
Sam Kaufman
Shakespeare Award: Jared Petroll
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Jesuit Foundation Annual Endowment Awards
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David M. Crowley Foundation Continues Support of the Global Immersion Experience In addition to a myriad of efforts targeting our local community, Jesuit Dallas has been at the forefront of creating meaningful educational service-immersion travel programs. Last summer, over 80 Jesuit students provided service to the poor and marginalized in places such as Peru, Nicaragua, Ecuador, Guatemala and Alaska, and more students have expressed interest this year. Without financial assistance many students would be denied these unique opportunities, which have demonstrated a positive long-term impact in the lives of our students and their desire to affect change on a global scale. The intent of the David M. Crowley Foundation as it relates to this mission is to ensure that every student is given the opportunity to participate in all of the experiences offered through the School’s expansive community service and social justice program. “The Foundation’s recent gift of $50,000 is incredibly meaningful as Jesuit’s annual record of service hours continue to increase steadily across all grade levels,” offered President Mike Earsing. “The goal of the program is that through these opportunities, Jesuit cultivates greater awareness in servant-leadership while enhancing in its students their responsibility as Men for Others.”
Dr. Degen Helps Inspire Shakespeare Award Inspired by Dr. Michael Degen, chair of the English Department and Scott Meyer’s ’12 English III teacher, Lisa and Steve Meyer recently started an endowment fund to support student performance in the areas of literary arts and communication skills. The award is presented annually as part of the Junior Convocation. “Jesuit offers a number of convocation awards with monetary recognition in the areas of math and science, but we wanted to underline the importance of strong communication skills and do something that would honor students who have devoted time in developing their talents in written communication,” said Lisa Meyer.
Dr. Degen with 2017 Shakespeare Award recipient, Jared Petroll ’18
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“In many ways, this award was established in honor of Dr. Degen, who helped our son excel in those areas when he was a student. As parents of a successful graduate, we feel so strongly about the benefits of a Jesuit education, and the invaluable role Jesuit’s teachers play in nurturing each young man’s interests and growth.”
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Chacko Family Explains Why “Your” Support Matters “After college, I had been giving small amounts each year during the Alumni Phonathon, but my wife and I wanted to have an even bigger impact,” offered Savio Chacko ’92. “Even though establishing a small endowment fund is a stretch for our family, we are grateful to have an opportunity to pay it forward by helping other students achieve their goals in the same way that the St. Luke and Jesuit communities impacted my life almost 30 years ago. I hope our effort helps another deserving person in need of assistance know the blessing of a Jesuit education.”
Earlier this year, The Chacko family established the Sheryl and Savio Chacko ’92 Endowment Fund in support of need-based tuition assistance. Nicknamed, “Chavez,” Savio took advantage of all that Jesuit had to offer, participating as a member of the math club, aviation club, French club, computer club, football team, track team, and the National Honor Society.
“It was an honor for me to attend Jesuit because it was something I wouldn’t have been able to do without my parents’ sacrifices and the generosity of others in the form of scholarships and financial aid. The core principles I learned while attending Jesuit were instrumental building blocks for my personal and professional accomplishments. The teachings about being a Man for Others helped me understand that I had a higher purpose in the world beyond myself.”
Impact, Spirit of Community Inspires Stephens Family Fund The Joan and Thomas Stephens Family Endowment Fund was recently established to support demonstrated financial need, a matter that directly affects nearly 25% of Jesuit Dallas students each year. Since first opening its doors, candidates for admission to Jesuit Dallas have been considered solely on the merits of the academic ability and character, and the Stephens’ generous gift to the School helps ensure that Jesuit can continue to offer an affordable and enriching education to a diverse student body. “Our family’s experience at Jesuit was transformational,” said Joan. “Our son, Mark, graduated in 2004 with a strong foundation in all that Jesuit promised – an excellent Catholic education within an enduring community of friends – and delivered on the promise outlined in the Profile of the Jesuit Graduate. In our volunteering at Jesuit and attending many events we are amazed by how well the students represent the high ideals they are taught. Establishing this fund helps ensure that the student body reflects those the Lord has called to work together to build His kingdom, regardless of financial circumstances.”
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A Gift of Legacy Do you remember the gifts you received at graduation? Or the gift you may have given to your children? An anonymous donor of a recent Jesuit Dallas and college graduate decided that the best way they could honor their son would be to establish an endowment fund for need-based tuition assistance in his name. Their incredible gift not only ensures a legacy for their son, but will create lasting impact by supporting future Jesuit students with demonstrated financial need. “With this endowment fund, we honor our beloved son on the occasion of his college graduation. His intellectual curiosity, work ethic, and dedication were nurtured by his teachers and coaches at Jesuit. During his four years there, we saw our son develop into a Man for Others with a very bright future. We know we are fortunate and have tried to instill in our children that they are, therefore, fortunate. We experienced Jesuit to be a place where each student’s unique gifts were honored and celebrated. The values that Jesuit helped us instill in our son made the School a valued partner in the life of our family. It brings us joy to give other young men the same opportunity for such a fine experience.”
PL A N TO G I VE BAC K Making a lasting difference...
In 1992, four years after the tragic passing of his son Matt ’88, Greg Brennan and his family started the Matthew G. Brennan ’88 Memorial Scholarship, which for over 20 years has provided need-based financial aid to deserving students. The Scholarship has helped dozens turn the dream of a Jesuit education into a reality. Greg passed away in 2016 after 27 years of faithful support to the mission, leaving a portion of his living trust to the School. In choosing to include Jesuit Dallas in his estate plans, Greg left a legacy for his beloved son that will impact generations of young men. “Matt had such a passion for Jesuit, and I could never figure out why,” said Greg in a 1992 letter to Rev. Patrick Koch, S.J. ’44. “I believe I now have the answer. Shortly before I left Dallas I wondered to someone about Matt’s love for the School. The person, who wasn’t Catholic and had never had children attend, responded matter-of-factly: well, you know that they say Jesuit is more of a family than a school.” Gregory L. Brennan
Matt spent half of his life knowing that he was terminally ill with a respiratory disease that inexorably and increasingly sapped him of his stamina. Despite an inability to lead an ordinary life, he never let his affliction get him down. Rather, he continued to radiate good humor and continued in high spirits. He once remarked to his father that, “his problems gave him greater insight into the pressures and difficulties confronting other people.” He was not resigned to his fate, but he accepted God’s will with exceptional poise, equanimity, courage, and grace. He never stopped smiling, never stopped caring, and certainly never stopped fighting. In his name, and the goodwill that results from the tangible benefits of his scholarship, Matt’s legacy will live in perpetuity. Easy to do, and you don’t need to be wealthy to do it, you too have the WILL power to support Jesuit. Join the others who have already shown their gratitude and support, and plan to give back!
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All Aboard: Jesuit Welcomes New Foundation and School Board Members TIM DOVE Tim Dove is president and chief executive officer of Pioneer Natural Resources, an independent oil and gas company focused on helping meet the world’s energy needs. Behind Dove’s leadership and guidance, Pioneer has become one of the most efficient operators among U.S. shale resource companies. Dove currently serves on the Corporate Development Committee at MIT and is a member of the Dream Dallas Advisory Council for Habitat for Humanity. He previously served as president of the Dallas Petroleum Club board of directors. A 1975 Jesuit Dallas graduate, and father of Brendan ’01, Dove will serve on the Foundation’s nominating committee.
FRANK MARSHALL A 1983 graduate of Jesuit Dallas, Frank Marshall is currently co-managing partner of Thomas Marshall Group LLC, a healthcare advisory organization. Previously, he served for 17 years as president of MedSynergies Inc. Marshall has a deep volunteer history with the School, including stints as a Challenge Drive captain, Challenge Drive co-chair, and a threeyear seat on the Alumni Executive Board. A parent of two Jesuit graduates, Zach ’12 and Cooper ’17, and rising senior Joshua ’18, Marshall is a member of the St. Aloysius Gonzaga Society. In addition to his work on the Foundation’s development committee, Marshall begins a two-year term as president of the Jesuit Dallas Alumni Association.
JON PIOT Jon Piot is managing director of Scout Energy Partners, a private equity company he co-founded that provides direct investments in oil and natural gas assets for institutional investors. Earning his MBA from Harvard Business School, Piot’s past experience includes consultant for Accenture, senior associate at Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., and CEO at Impact Innovations Group. Piot, who will serve on the investment committee as part of his duties on the Jesuit Dallas Foundation Board, is the parent of rising Jesuit junior, Will ’19.
JEFF PRENDERGAST Jeff Prendergast is managing partner at Blue Fin Partners, Inc., a privately held investment and real estate company focusing on the purchasing, repositioning and sale of assets in strategic and desirable urban locations. Previously, Prendergast served as vice president at Margulies Communications, a consulting firm specializing in crisis management, and as CEO at Retirement Advisors. A member of the board of trustees for the Jesuit Dallas Museum, Prendergast will serve the Jesuit Dallas Foundation as a member of the investment committee. He is the parent of Jesuit Dallas graduate, Mitch ’17, and rising senior Nicky ’18.
CATHERINE FOXWORTH
Catherine Foxworth is the founder of Hummingbird Etiquette, and has over 20 years of management and training experience. A lifetime member of the Jesuit Women’s Auxiliary, Foxworth served as president of the JWA in 2015-16. In addition, she has served as co-chair of the Parent Advisory Diversity Board and was on the strategic planning committee during the School’s presidential search in 2011. In addition to her Jesuit work, Foxworth was chair and interim executive director for Bea’s Kids from 2007-13, which provides after school programs for low-income students. Her son, Reggie, is a member of the Jesuit Dallas Class of 2009.
KATHY WILLIAMS
Kathy Williams begins her first term on the Jesuit Dallas School Board following a lengthy history as a parent, donor, and volunteer. Serving as chair for the 25th anniversary of Jesuit’s Celebration Auction, Williams is a lifetime member of the Jesuit Women’s Auxiliary, where she continues to be involved at the committee level. A member of the St. Ignatius Legacy Society and the St. Aloysius Gonzaga Society, she and husband, Doug, established the Davis-Williams Family Endowment Fund for needbased tuition assistance. She is the proud mother of two Jesuit Dallas graduates, Chad Davis ’05 and Graham Davis ’08.
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Sharon McNearney Named JWA Woman of the Year Sharon McNearney was the guest of honor at the annual Woman of the Year reception and luncheon held at Park City Club in Dallas, an event which also recognized the mothers of the Jesuit Dallas Class of 2017. McNearney, a certified language therapist and mother of two Jesuit Dallas graduates (Michael ’07, Patrick ’13), has held numerous key positions in the planning of the Celebration Auction since 2003, and has maintained a longstanding commitment as chair and co-chair for the Adopt-a-Family program, the massive Christmas gift-gathering effort that serves over 100 families throughout DFW each year.
Jesuit Seniors Receive President’s Service Award Jesuit Dallas seniors Alistair Keggen ’17 (L) and Felix Kimbrell ’17 were named as recipients of the 2017 President’s Volunteer Service Award. The award, which recognizes middle and high school students across America for outstanding volunteer service, was granted by the Presidential Spirit of Community Awards program on behalf of the President’s Council on Service and Participation. “Demonstrating civic responsibility through volunteerism is an important part of life,” remarked JoAnn Bartoletti, Executive Director of the National Association of Secondary School Principals. “Honorees such as Alistair and Felix practice a lesson we hope all young people, as well as adults, will emulate.” In addition to receiving a certificate of achievement marked by the Seal of the President of the United States, Keggen and Kimbrell received a signed letter of congratulations from President Barack Obama. Volunteer activities for each of the recipients were judged on criteria including personal initiative, creativity, effort, impact and personal growth.
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A Super Bowl winning offensive lineman, collegiate soccer All-American, three-sport high school star, and an NCAA Division I basketball standout turned international pro comprised the 2017 Hall of Fame Class as announced by the Jesuit Dallas Letterman’s Club. Reggie Stephens ’05, Todd Wallace ’88, Bernie Hogan ’76, and Kyle Wilson ’02, were officially inducted at the Blue & Gold Banquet this spring. One of the most anticipated annual events on the calendar, this year’s banquet was highlighted by the presentation of the Gold Ranger Award to beloved teacher and coach Rufe Brewton ’55 for a life of service and devotion to the Jesuit Dallas community.
To view the acceptance speeches and video presentations of this year’s inductees, and to read the biographies of every Jesuit Dallas Sports Hall of Fame member, visit www.jesuitrangers.org.
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2016-17 ATHLETICS YEAR IN REVIEW Over the past 75 years, Jesuit Dallas athletics has enjoyed success at both the state and national level. The Rangers have won 116 state championships dating back to 1954, and have captured 61 district titles since joining the UIL in 2003. Here is what was added to the Jesuit Dallas legacy this year:
#0 • MITCH PRENDERGAST ’17
BASEBALL
BASKETBALL
All-District First Team: Julian Colombo ’19 (DH), Garrett Reuben ’19 (OF), Michael Schoettmer ’17 (C, Defensive MVP), Heath VanKirk ’17 (P), Jaden Woodson ’19 (3B, Newcomer of the Year)
Texas Association of Basketball Coaches All-Region: Mitch Prendergast ’17
23-14 OVERALL • 11-3 UIL 9-6A (3RD) REGION 2-6A BI-DISTRICT CHAMPIONS
23-11 OVERALL • 9-5 UIL 9-6A (2ND) REGION 2-6A SEMIFINALISTS (SWEET 16)
Entering the season ranked No. 7 in the state, Jesuit earned a three-game series win over Sachse in the bi-district round of the state playoffs. Jaden Woodson ’19 earned Newcomer of the Year after batting a team-leading .355. Heath VanKirk ’17 closed the year with a 7-2 record and 1.47 earned run average, while J.J. Montenegro ’17 struck out a team-leading 69 batters.
All-District First Team: Marcus Hill ’18 (G), Michael Jankovich ’18 (G), Mitch Prendergast ’17 (G) A historic postseason run punctuated an impressive season for the Ranger basketball program. Jesuit advanced to the UIL Region 2-6A Semifinal (Sweet 16) for the first time in program history, defeating Rockwall, 6946, on Feb. 28 in the regional quarterfinals, while finishing the year ranked No. 22 in the state.
BOWLING
6-4 OVERALL THSBC REGIONAL QUALIFIERS All-District First Team: Chad Uy ’17 (Team MVP) All-District Second Team: Austin Montpas ’19 (Most Improved) Ranger Heart Award: Solon Hamer ’18
CHAD UY ’17
CREW
US ROWING NATIONAL QUALIFIERS
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Under the leadership of first year coach Ken Howell, the Jesuit bowling team clinched a berth in the Texas High School Bowling Conference (THSBC) Regional Tournament. Additionally, Chad Uy ’17 qualified individually for regionals, leading a season-opening charge that saw the Rangers win four of their first five matches.
The Ranger crew team finished second at regionals to earn a berth in the US Rowing National Championships. Jesuit captured its sixth S.W.E.A.T. Regatta team points trophy in early February, and concluded the season with five top-two finishes, including a season-opening victory at the Head of the Oklahoma Regatta.
CONNOR O’NEILL ’17
CROSS COUNTRY UIL 9-6A (2ND) REGION 2-6A QUALIFIERS
All-State • All-Region • All-District: Connor O’Neill ’17 All-District First Team: Sam Olden ’17, Joey LoRocco ’17 Connor O’Neill ’17 secured his second consecutive all-state honor and third straight individual district championship, while placing sixth at state with a personal-best 15:04.82. The University of Texas commit then finished sixth at the Nike South Cross Regional, earning a bid to the national championships where he finished a program-best 24th.
EVAN BAUSBACHER ’17
CYCLING Evan Bausbacher ’17 made his professional cycling debut at the 2017 Redlands Classic in California. The senior finished above the time cut in all five stages to complete the event, finishing 91st. Evan became the only cyclist in Texas and one of only 15 high school students in the country to earn USA Cycling Category 1 designation, the highest class obtainable by a racer. Overall, Jesuit competed in 16 races during both the mountain bike and road race seasons, securing seven top-three finishes and a pair of victories.
FOOTBALL
8-4 OVERALL • 7-0 UIL 9-6A (1ST) REGION 2-6A BI-DISTRICT CHAMPIONS All-District First Team: Dalton Allen ’17 (OL), Dean Eikenberg ’17 (OL), Vance Holub ’17 (OL), Connor Jackson ’17 (WR), Evan Jackson ’17 (RB, Offensive MVP), Max McLeod ’17 (OL), Jack Metz ’17 (DL), Andrew Miskell ’17 (DL, Defensive MVP), Israel Ollarzabal ’18 (K), Jacob Palisch ’17 (QB, Player of the Year), John Wunderlick ’17 (WR) Texas Sportswriters Association All-State Honorable Mention • Dallas Morning News All-Area Second Team: Andrew Miskell ’17 (DL)
#22 • EVAN JACKSON ’17
Jesuit Dallas football clinched its second straight district crown, earning a No. 11 area ranking while finishing the district campaign with an unblemished, 7-0 record. Anchored by District Player of the Year Jacob Palisch ’17, Jesuit’s offense averaged 40.5 points per game, including 1,000-yard rushing seasons by Evan Jackson ’17 and John Wunderlick ’17, while Andrew Miskell ’17 led the team with seven sacks. Jesuit clinched its fifth consecutive UIL Bi-District Championship, defeating Naaman Forest, 32-6, on November 11.
GOLF
UIL 9-6A (2ND) UIL 6A STATE QUALIFIERS State Qualifiers: Mariano Barbosa ’19, Luke Harrison ’18, Jackson Houston ’18, Forrest Park ’19, Mateo Trevino ’19 Regional Qualifiers: Andrew Buckley ’18
FORREST PARK ’19
Jesuit ranked No. 12 in Texas, and finished second at regionals before closing in 12th at the UIL State Championships. At district, Forrest Park ’19 shot an even-par 144 over the two-day tournament, en route to honors as the individual district champion. The Rangers earned a trip to state with a day two comeback at regionals, edging The Woodlands by one stroke to become the final representative from Region II. In March, Jesuit hosted the 53rd annual Jesuit Dallas Golf Invitational, finishing fourth.
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HOCKEY
7-14-0 OVERALL AT&T METROPLEX CITY PLAYOFF QUALIFIER The Rangers earned points in their final three games to advance to the AT&T Metroplex City Playoffs against eventual champion McKinney. Jesuit’s run included a 6-0 win over Allen on Feb. 23 that clinched the postseason berth. Jesuit goalie Royce Allred ’18 finished tied for second in the league with seven wins, Anthony Calabrese ’18 led the team with 11 goals and 18 points, and Christopher Black ’17 secured a team-leading 11 assists.
#20 • CHRISTOPHER BLACK ’17
LACROSSE
15-5 OVERALL • 7-2 THSLL NORTH (3RD) 2017 THSLL DIVISION I STATE CHAMPIONS All-American • All-State: Luke Millican ’17 (GK), David Sprock ’18 (M) Academic All-American: Trey Wiederecht ’17 (A) All-District: Daniel Burnum ’17 (A), Aidan Johnston ’18 (D), Dixon Smith ’17 (D) Trailing 6-1 at halftime, the Rangers erupted in the second half to stun Episcopal School of Dallas, 9-8, for their second consecutive Texas High School Lacrosse League Division I title on May 14. Daniel Burnum ’17 scored the game-winning goal with 5:19 left in the fourth, while Tournament MVP Luke Millican ’17 made 11 saves in the cage. Jesuit closed the year ranked second in the Southeast region.
#4 • LUKE MILLICAN ’17
#0 • DAVID SPROCK ’18
STEPHEN MANCILLAS ’17
POWERLIFTING
3RD AT THSPA REGION VI CHAMPIONSHIPS THSPA STATE QUALIFIERS
RUGBY
3-8-1 OVERALL
National Strength and Conditioning Association All-American: Dalton Allen ’17
Iron Ranger Award (Team Most Valuable Player): Eric Miller ’17
Texas High School Powerlifting Association State Qualifiers: Evan Jackson ’17, Stephen Mancillas ’17, Jordan Oduilo ’17
Ranger Heart Award: Matthew Peracchi ’17
Evan Jackson ’17, Steven Mancillas ’17 and Jordan Odulio ’17 closed their senior seasons by qualifying for the THSPA State Championship. Odulio squatted 575 pounds, the highest squat in the 198-pound class; Jackson posted a 565-pound deadlift to finish third; and Mancillas added a 520-pound squat to rank second at 165 pounds.
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Varsity Most Valuable Player: Bobby Turner ’17 Under the leadership of head coach Matthew Ortiz ’08, the Jesuit rugby team picked up a pair of wins over local rival Plano, securing a 14-12, overtime win on Feb. 9 before closing the regular season with a 24-11 triumph over the Wildcats on April 20.
SOCCER
21-3-2 OVERALL • 12-1-1 UIL 9-6A (1ST) 2017 UIL 6A STATE CHAMPIONS Texas Association of Soccer Coaches All-State: Luke Ostrander ’17 (GK), Alex Garcia ’17 (D) Dallas Morning News All-Area Team: Alex Garcia ’17 (D), James LaRoe ’17 (D), Christian Lerma ’18 (F), Luke Ostrander ’17 (GK, Defensive Player of the Year) All-District First Team: Chase Burciaga ’17 (M, Utility MVP) Tommy Flaim ’17 (M), Alex Garcia ’17 (D), James LaRoe ’17 (D), Christian Lerma ’18 (F, Offensive MVP), Mateo Means ’17 (M), Ethan Moore ’17 (M), Luke Ostrander ’17 (GK, Goalkeeper of the Year) An overtime goal by Christian Lerma ’18 lifted Jesuit to a 2-1 win over top-ranked Sam Houston for the UIL 6A Soccer State Championship. Jesuit’s defense shut out 15 opponents en route to the program’s second UIL state title, and ranked third in the nation according to USA Today at the conclusion of the season.
#18 • LUKE OSTRANDER ’17
#10 • CHRISTIAN LERMA ’18
#4 • ALEX GARCIA ’17
SWIMMING & DIVING UIL 9-6A (2ND)
State Qualifiers: Jack Ayres ’17 (50 free) Regional Qualifiers: Jack Ayres ’17 (50 free, 100 free, 200 free relay, 200 medley relay), Timothy Bedard ’17 (400 free relay) Jorge Carpizo ’17 (diving), Patrick Daniels ’17 (200 free relay, 200 medley relay), Charles Day ’18 (100 back, 200 free, 400 free relay), Ivan Lopez ’20 (100 fly, 200 free relay, 200 medley relay) Jack Matthews ’17 (100 breast, 200 I.M.) Noah Nguyen ’18 (100 breast, 100 fly, 200 free relay) Eamon Stack ’17 (100 breast) Jack Ayres ’17 broke the school record in the 50 free, swimming 20.86 at the 2017 UIL Region 2-6A Championship during a run to state. Jesuit finished second at district, capturing titles in the 50 free, 100 free and 200 free relay.
TENNIS
12-2 OVERALL
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UIL 9-6A (2ND)
Regional Qualifiers: Nico Elizondo ’18, Hayden Kissee ’17, John Lindberg ’18 The doubles team of Hayden Kissee ’17 and John Lindberg ’18 finished third at regionals, following a 6-2, 6-3 win over Coppell en route to the District 9-6A Doubles Championship. Nico Elizondo ’18 also qualified for regionals with a second place singles finish at district.
TRACK & FIELD UIL 9-6A (2ND)
Regional Qualifiers: Connor Jackson ’17 (100m), Vance Holub ’17 (shot put), Wyatt Hummel ’19 (discus), Collin Lark ’19 (pole vault), Connor O’Neill ’17 (1600m, 3200m) Area Qualifiers: Thurman Buell ’18 (triple jump), Andrew Isbell ’18, Connor Jackson ’17, Jack Lynch ’17, Will Naquin ’17 (4x100), Parker Towns ’18 (300 hurdles) Four Rangers won individual district titles, while Connor O’Neill ’17 set a school record in the 3200-meter run with a time of 9:10.93 at the Texas Relays. Jesuit hosted the 53rd annual Jesuit-Sheaner Relays in March, which produced 278 U.S. National Elite performances.
VANCE HOLUB ’17
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WRESTLING UIL 9-6A (8TH)
Regional Qualifiers: Derek Dumbrigue ’18, Gabriel Farrell ’19 Derek Dumbrigue ’18 and Gabriel Farrell ’19 qualified for the UIL Region 2-6A Tournament. Both Dumbrigue and Farrell finished second in their respective weight classes at districts to earn regional berths, with Farrell finishing sixth at the UIL Regional Championship.
JESUIT DALLAS COLLEGE COMMITS
DEREK DUMBRIGUE ’18
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CLASS OF 2017
FALL SIGNEES (FROM L TO R) Mark Ready • Baseball.................................................. Santa Clara University Stephen Price • Lacrosse.................. University of Maryland Baltimore County Daniel Burnum • Lacrosse..................... Sewanee: The University of the South Dixon Smith • Lacrosse................................................... Jacksonville University
Reece Ellison • Lacrosse............................................................ Rollins College Luke Millican • Lacrosse.........................................University of North Carolina Jacob Palisch • Baseball......................................................Stanford University J.J. Montenegro • Baseball............................................... University of Arizona
WINTER SIGNEES (TOP, BOTTOM ROW FROM L TO R) Tommy Flaim • Soccer.............................. Washington University of St. Louis Chase Burciaga • Soccer........................................ Johns Hopkins University Will Kennard • Soccer............................................................ Rhodes College Evan Jackson • Football.......................................................Brown University Jack Metz • Football.................................................... Georgetown University Mitch Prendergast • Basketball........................................... Mercer University Christian Le Doux • Crew............................... University of California Berkley
Reilly Minigutti • Soccer.............................Richmond International Academy Ethan Moore • Soccer................................................ Trinity University (Texas) Jack Ayres • Swimming & Diving................United States Air Force Academy Connor O’Neill • Cross Country & Track............................ University of Texas Dalton Allen • Football........................................................Harding University Jake Pagel • Football.................................................... Texas A&M University
SPRING SIGNEES (FROM L TO R) Mateo Means • Soccer........................................ St. Mary’s University (Minn.)
Connor Jackson • Football.................................. Augustana University (S.D.)
Michael Geisler • Rugby................................. Southern Methodist University
Michael Schoettmer • Football............................ Augustana University (S.D.)
Damian Cunningham • Football........................................... Drake University
Jacob Jowdy • Rugby................................................... Texas A&M University
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Jake Ingram • Cycling..........................................................Marian University
J.T. Mix • Baseball................................................. Augustana University (S.D.)
the class of 2017
college destinations William Walker Aberger............................................. University of Notre Dame Dalton Drake Allen................................................................ Harding University Parker Ray Allen........................................................ The University of Georgia Rory Joseph Allison................................................... University of Notre Dame Matthew Embry Anderson.......................................Oklahoma State University John David Ayres......................................... United States Air Force Academy William Augustus Baldwin......................................... University of North Texas Brett Alexander Barry......................................................Texas A&M University Evan Paul Bausbacher..................................... The University of Texas, Austin Timothy Scott Bedard...............................................Johns Hopkins University Daniel Earl Bergersen......................................University of Missouri Columbia Herbert Edward Billings...................................................Texas A&M University Vincent Finn Billings................................................. Texas Christian University Steven David Bissmeyer.................................................Texas A&M University Christopher Milam Black.................................................Texas A&M University Griffin Wade Boisbrun....................................................University of Arkansas
Matthew William Brewer.............................................................Rice University Jonah Paul Brunel..................................................... The University of Georgia Grayson Pearce Buchholz...................................................... Tulane University Chase Luke Burciaga................................................Johns Hopkins University Daniel Russo Burnum............................ Sewanee: The University of the South William Miles Burrow.................................... University of Colorado at Boulder Carlos Rafael Cabre................................................Carnegie Mellon University David Cantu...................................................... The University of Texas, Austin Jorge Andres Carpizo................................................... University of Pittsburgh Joseph Scott Carver........................................ The University of Texas, Austin Francisco Jose Casero.................................................... Texas Tech University Jose Fernando Celorio........................................The University of Manchester Joseph Philip Cistulli...........................................................................Gap Year Christopher Jason Clark.................................................. Texas Tech University Michael Anthony Clarkson.............................................. Texas Tech University Matthew Bishop Clayton.................................. The University of Texas, Austin Ryan Michael Clements............................................ Texas Christian University
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Maxwell McLeod ’17 was accepted into the highly prestigious Rawls Business Leaders Program (RBLP) at Texas Tech University. Only 15 students from across the country are accepted and offered scholarships into this program each year. In emphasizing the elite nature of the RBL program, Dean Paul Goebel of the Rawls College of Business visited Maxwell for a surprise presentation in front of faculty, staff, family, and friends. Maxwell’s selection marked the second year in a row that the program has included a Jesuit Dallas student.
Nicholas Patrick Colombo..................................... The University of Oklahoma Samuel Gerard Cormier................................................. Georgetown University Hunter Luke Courtney................................................................... Virginia Tech William David Cox...............................................Loyola Marymount University Damian Joseph Cunningham.................................................. Drake University William Emerson Curran..................................................Texas A&M University Sullivan Quinn Curry........................................................ Texas Tech University William Conrad Daly........................................................Texas A&M University Patrick Conoly Daniels...................................................University of Arkansas Grant Michael Davis........................................................ Texas Tech University Manuel de Oyarzabal..................................................... Santa Clara University Matthew Ray DeLong........................................Southern Methodist University Peter Thomas Preston DeWitt...........................The University of Texas, Dallas Carlos Eduardo Diaz............................................ The University of Texas, Tyler Marco Gabriel Dizon......................................... The University of Texas, Austin Lake Bond Domstead...................................Rochester Institute of Technology Evan James Doran.................................................... The University of Georgia Henry David Droese.............................................................. Purdue University William Strecker Droese........................................... Texas Christian University Dean Eikenberg...................................................................... Baylor University Reece Charles Ellison.................................................................Rollins College Matt Thomas Eubanks............................................Oklahoma State University Rhodes Nash Evans................................................................ Trinity University Jaxson Clark Fearing..................................................... University of Wyoming Garrett Scott Fentz-Danna.............................................University of Arkansas Michael Thomas Field.....................................................Texas A&M University Anthony Justino Fischer................................... Loyola University New Orleans Thomas Flaim..............................................Washington University in St. Louis Martin Henry Flores..................................................Loyola University Chicago Noah David Frey.......................................................Loyola University Chicago George Frymire............................................................................. Blinn College David Preston Fulkerson.........................................Oklahoma State University
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Aaron William Furton...............................................Oklahoma State University Alan Michael Garcia............................................................... Richland College Jesus Miguel Garcia.......................................................... Brookhaven College Ramiro Alejandro Garcia.......... The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Michael Patrick Gasper...........................................Oklahoma State University Spencer Tallman Gautreaux............................................Texas A&M University Michael Edward Geisler.....................................Southern Methodist University Andrew Joseph Gesalman.................................... The University of Oklahoma Jackson Ford Glenn.............................................................. Purdue University Kente Greer..................................................................... Texas Tech University Jeffrey Michael Grimes.............................................. The University of Georgia John Daniel Guzman............................................. The University of Oklahoma William Joseph Guzman........................................ The University of Oklahoma Jack Morrell Hall................................................................. Clemson University Louis Edwin Hartmann..................................... The University of Texas, Austin Cameron Logan Harvey..........................................................Xavier University Wyatt Michael Hasson.......................................... The University of Oklahoma William Blake Heckel.......................................University of Missouri Columbia William Timothy Henrion................................................ Santa Clara University Kyle Jordan Henry.............................................................University of Kansas Mark Xavier Hernandez..................................... Sam Houston State University Jacob Henry Hessong.....................................................Texas A&M University Joseph Higginbotham...................................................University of Arkansas Robert Franklin Hillsley......................................Southern Methodist University Michael Maloney Hogan................................... The University of Texas, Austin Vance E Holub.............................................. United States Air Force Academy Paul Adrian Honrales.........................................The University of Texas, Dallas Riley McCormick Hoofard...............................................Texas A&M University Gary L. Horton.................................................. The University of Texas, Austin Theodore Flagg Hovivian................................................... Villanova University Erick Lynn Huang....................................................................... Austin College Michael Alan Huber.........................................................Texas A&M University
Abbas Masoom Hussain.................................. The University of Texas, Austin Brian Elliot Ingram....................................................Loyola University Chicago Jacob Reid Ingram.................................................................Marian University Nicholas Ryan Ingram....................................................University of Arkansas Connor Patrick Jackson..........................Augustana University (South Dakota) Evan Rayshun Jackson.......................................................... Brown University Preston Cooper James............................................. Texas Christian University Emmett Robert Jamieson................................................ Texas Tech University Noah William Jennings............................... Ringling College of Art and Design Britton Wyatt Johnson........................................... The University of Oklahoma Christopher Paul Johnson............................................... Texas Tech University Jared Joseph Jowdy.......................................................Texas A&M University Peter Ju............................................................................. New York University Alistair Simon Keggen...................................... The University of Texas, Austin Michael Thad Kelley.........................................Washington and Lee University Will Reed Kennard.................................................................... Rhodes College Davis Hilton Kepple.........................................................Texas A&M University Felix Cesar Kimbrell.......................................................St. Edward’s University Lucas Patrick Kincade....................................................University of Arkansas Dillon Matthew Kirgis......................................................University of Arkansas Adam Francis Kissee...............................The University of Texas, San Antonio Ethan Gregory Kissee............................. Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi Hayden Robert Kissee..................................................... Texas Tech University John David Knowles........................................................Texas A&M University Seamus George Koch....................................................University of Arkansas Charles Mirza Krepp......................................... Pace University, New York City Ethan Todd LaCour...........................................The University of Texas, Dallas James Keller LaRoe.................................................The University of Alabama Christian Le Doux.......................................... University of California, Berkeley Beomhak Lee................................................... The University of Texas, Austin Jacob Michael Leitnick.............................................. University of North Texas Alexander Scott Lengyel.......................................... Texas Christian University
CLASS OF 2017 HONORS VA L E D I C T O R I A N A W A R D Samuel Gerard Cormier S A L U TAT O R I A N A W A R D Miles Hiromasa Okamoto B I S H O P J O S E P H P. LY N C H A W A R D Jacob Benjamin Palisch MAN FOR OTHERS AWARD Dalton Drake Allen Ramiro Alejandro Garcia Mark Xavier Hernandez JESUIT SCHOOLS NETWORK AWARD Steven Joseph Mancillas THOMAS WUNDERLICK AWARD Connor Michael O’Neill ALOYSIUS GONZAGA AWARD Abbas Masoom Hussain
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2017 National Merit Scholar Finalists Fifty-three Jesuit Dallas students were recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation for demonstrating exceptional academic ability and the potential for rigorous college studies. Members of the Jesuit faculty offered their thoughts on each of the Finalists, who represented the top PSAT scores in the state and the top 1% of all high school seniors across the United States.
EMMANUEL RUIZ Brilliant, focused, and accomplished, Manny is an incredible young man. His devotion to his family, friends, community, and social justice ooze from every pore of his being. His personability and unwavering honesty is what I admire most about him and why I have no doubt he will thrive in a rigorous academic environment and fast-paced community like NYU. Matt Shoemaker, College Counselor
WILLIAM HENRION
JACK SCHWAB
William is always up for a challenge, and possesses many important qualities such as perseverance, adaptability, team work, and strong analytical and critical thinking skills. I have no doubts that he will find success in the future. I am very pleased to have had William as one of my students, and so proud of his accomplishments.
Jack has been a very special student to me over the years. Full of personality, passionate about his interests, engaging in conversation, and driven for success are just a few phrases that come to mind to describe him. I’ve had the joy of watching Jack’s zeal, intellect, and emotional maturity grow over the past three years and I’ve seen him grow into a giving, humorous, and very intelligent young man.
Dominic Golab, AP Physics C
Vanessa Jones, Honors Latin IV/JCL
MILES OKAMOTO
JAMES VROOM
Miles is hardworking and a great example of a Jesuit graduate. I was talking to a freshman earlier in the year who Miles had developed a relationship with and the freshman said that one of the most important things to him feeling welcome at Jesuit was developing that relationship. Miles is someone who he looked up to and aspired to be “when he grows up”. He is easy to relate to and has developed into a great leader.
Overall, James is driven, conscientious, and thoughtful. He confronts challenging tasks with a natural ease, expressing a desire to understand underlying issues and perspectives before tackling problems. He would always bring a mature, considered energy to our class, and his participation made my classes better. Chris Patterson ’08, English III
Tim Murphy ’06, Freshman Counselor
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Robert, whom I would describe as intelligent, jovial, kind-hearted, and introspective, is one of the most focused students I’ve ever been around. He escaped much of the frustration that his peers experienced, which was often due to a lack of time management, foresight, and motivation. I am confident that he will approach his personal and professional goals with the same tenacity and dignity I came to know.
Zach’s love for knowledge is apparent in how prepared and motivated he is to tackle new concepts. Although Zach was one of my top students, what first comes to mind is his willingness to help others and make them feel at ease. He is thoughtful about how situations might affect others and is always very concerned for his peers.
Mary Beth Farrell, AP Lit & Comp/English II
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Enid Sanchez, AP Chemistry
Killian Michael Leonard.................................Texas A&M University, Galveston Kyle Leonard................................................................... Texas Tech University Luke Christian Lewis.....................................................St. Edward’s University Tanner Addison Lloyd.....................................................University of Arkansas Gavin Trey Loera........................................................ University of North Texas Jacob Anthony Lorocco................................................ Georgetown University Joseph Paul Lorocco........................................................University of Oregon Jack Austin Lynch........................................ University of Colorado at Boulder Michael Donnelly Majorie........................................................Xavier University Steven Joseph Mancillas................................................Texas A&M University Cooper Francis Marshall.........................................San Diego State University John Goodnow Matthews.........................................................Boston College Ian James McClure................................................. Loyola University Maryland Victor Chase McCrea................................................ University of North Texas Michael Patrick McDermott.............................. The University of Texas, Austin Lane Dylan McGowen.........................................................University of Dallas Ryan McHugh..................................................................Texas A&M University Maxwell Edward McLeod................................................ Texas Tech University John Patrick McMurchie....................................... The University of Oklahoma Mateo Grant Eduardo Means.................. Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota Jesus Francisco Medina........................................... University of North Texas Brooks Christian Meinecke....................................... University of North Texas John Metz...................................................................... Georgetown University James Meza.................................................................... University of Portland Aidan Daniel Miano.......................................................... Marquette University Eric John Miller.................................................................. Benedictine College Grady Luke Millican.................. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Reilly Andrew Minigutti....................................................... Richmond (London) Vincent Paul Miranda...............................................................Regis University Andrew Joseph Miskell...................................................Texas A&M University John Thomas Mix....................................Augustana University (South Dakota) Joseph Jacob Montenegro........................................The University of Arizona Ethan Edward Moore............................................................... Trinity University Thomas Stuart Moore................................................ University of North Texas
David Alfredo Morgado...................................................Texas A&M University Martin Cole Morin...........................................................University of Arkansas Christopher Jon Moucka.................................................Texas A&M University Matthew Joseph Musso................................................St. Edward’s University William Julian Name......................................................University of Cincinnati William Henry Naquin........................................................Vanderbilt University Andrew Pichai Ngov.................................................. University of Notre Dame John Luke Nolan............................................................. Texas Tech University John Francis Nuchereno................................................ Santa Clara University Oliver Patrick O’Connor.................................................University of Arkansas Connor Michael O’Neill.................................... The University of Texas, Austin Jordan Peter Odulio................................................. Texas Christian University Miles Hiromasa Okamoto................................. The University of Texas, Austin Samuel Eryx Olden.............................................United States Naval Academy Andrew Nicholas Olinger.................................................Texas A&M University Aaron Michael Olivo.................................................Loyola University Chicago Luke Tyler Ostrander.................................... United States Air Force Academy Zachary Biancheri Ovenshire..........................................Texas A&M University Barrett Stephen Ozier...............................................Loyola University Chicago Bryce William Ozier........................................................ Santa Monica College Matthew Jake Pagel........................................................Texas A&M University Jacob Benjamin Palisch...................................................... Stanford University John Peter Panko..................................................... Texas Christian University Thomas Brian Paredes..................................... The University of Texas, Austin Nicolas Ricardo Pellegrino-Guardado...............Southern Methodist University Cristian Mayko Pena...............................................Oklahoma State University Matthew James Peracchi............................................... University of Michigan Henry Michael Percy......................................................University of Arkansas Long Thang Pham.................................................................. Baylor University Carson Chale Platt.........................................................University of Arkansas Chandler Scott Pollett.....................................................Saint Louis University Nicholas James Pontikes................................................Texas A&M University Samuel David Powell.........................................The University of Texas, Dallas Mitchell Kevin Prendergast.................................................... Mercer University
NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLAR COMMENDATIONS William W. Aberger
Rhodes N. Evans
John G. Matthews
Kieran P. D. Taylor
John D. Ayres
Spencer T. Gautreaux
William H. Naquin
Reed J. Torres
Timothy S. Bedard
Jacob H. Hessong
Connor M. O’Neill
Alandro T. Valdez
Joseph S. Carver
Michael M. Hogan
Aaron M. Olivo
Joseph A. Vance*
Ryan M. Clements
Vance E. Holub
Zachary B. Ovenshire
Thomas S. Whitaker
Samuel G. Cormier
Ethan T. LaCour
Jacob B. Palisch
George P. Wiederecht III
William E. Curran
Jacob A. Lorocco
Noah A. Sherer
Jeffrey W. Zhao
NATIONAL HISPANIC SCHOLARS Chase L. Burciaga
Evan J. Doran
Aaron M. Olivo
Casey G. Snelson
Carlos R. Cabre
Jacob H. Hessong
Zachary B. Ovenshire
Reed J. Torres
Jorge A. Carpizo
Eric L. Huang
Nicholas R. Pellegrino-Guardado
Alandro T. Valdez
Joseph S. Carver
Jacob A. Lorocco
Marc D. Riccione
Harrison J. Ward
Sullivan Q. Curry
Steven J. Mancillas, Jr.
Carlos J. Riddle
Manuel de Oyarzabal Barba
William J. Name
Emmanuel Ruiz
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Stephen P. Price...............................University of Maryland, Baltimore County John William Pritchard..................................... The University of Texas, Austin Alan Quiroz................................................................ University of North Texas Mark Joseph Ready....................................................... Santa Clara University Matthew Michael Reilly................................................... Texas Tech University Marc Daniel Riccione......................................................Texas A&M University Jordan Robert Rice.................................................Austin Community College Carlos Joseph Riddle......................................................Texas A&M University Daniel Domenic Ritter............................................................. Brown University Robert Daniel Rota........................................... The University of Texas, Austin Robert Blaine Rothrock............................................ Colorado State University Emmanuel Ruiz................................................................. New York University Jacob Derek Ryan......................................Bossier Parish Community College Harrison Elliott Sahm.......................................................College of Charleston Samuel Mace Saiter........................................................Texas A&M University Erik Sanchez......................................................................Vanderbilt University Kevin Saucedo............................................. The University of Texas, Arlington Brock Scarcella..............................................................University of Arkansas Philip Cody Schnitzius............................................... University of North Texas Michael Andrew Schoettmer...................Augustana University (South Dakota) Cameron Nicholas Schutze...............................The University of Texas, Dallas Jack Colton Schwab....................................................... University of Chicago David Michael Seagram........................................... Texas Christian University Morgan Michael Sharp...................................................University of Arkansas Ethan Christopher Shaw........................................ Loyola University Maryland Noah Aaron Sherer............................................................. Fordham University Logan Thomas Skinner.......................................... Saint Joseph’s College-ME Grant Small........................................................The University of Texas, Dallas William Dixon Smith...................................................... Jacksonville University Casey Guerra Snelson.................................................... Santa Clara University Evan Chandler Sonnier....................................................Texas A&M University Robert Michael Spears............................................Oklahoma State University Eamon Thomas Stack...................................... The University of Texas, Austin Sean Bastion Stewart........................................................ Creighton University
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Joseph Paul Summers...................................................... Creighton University Gregory Patrick Yu Tan.......................................................... Sophia University Kieran Patrick Dennehy Taylor.................................Loyola University Chicago Alexander John Telfer......................................................Saint Louis University Joshua Daniel Terk................................................................ Auburn University Andrew James Thresher......................................................................Gap Year Nicholas Christian Thresher............................. The University of Texas, Austin Blake Charles Toppins.......................................................... University of Tulsa Reed Jay Torres...............................................................Texas A&M University John Michael Trevino.................................... The University of Texas, Arlington Robert Henry Turner.......................................University of Southern California Chad Ian Uy............................................................... University of North Texas Alandro Tomas Valdez................................................... Georgetown University Joseph Andrew Vance..................................................... Texas Tech University Heath Forest VanKirk................................................ Texas Christian University Spencer James Vilicic........................................................... Boston University William Andrew Vincent............................................Loyola University Chicago James Guthrie Vroom........................................................ University of Denver John Marlin Walkup..................................................Colorado School of Mines Clayton Randall Walters..................................................... Fordham University Harrison James Ward................................................. University of St Andrews Zachary Joseph Watts...................................... The University of Texas, Austin Nicholas David Wheeler...........................................The University of Alabama Thomas Samuel Whitaker.................................................. Fordham University George Paul Wiederecht.................................. The University of Texas, Austin Robert Alexander Wierschem.......................... The University of Texas, Austin Riley Briggs Wilkins........................................................University of Arkansas John Herbert Williamson...........................................Louisiana Tech University Tyler Austin Kealii Wood.................................................University of Arkansas John Arthur Wunderlick......................................... The University of Oklahoma Robert Vardell Wunderlick................................ The University of Texas, Austin Mitchell Austin Young............................................ The University of Oklahoma Jeffrey William Zhao..........................................Southern Methodist University
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The class notes section of Jesuit Today first began in 1973 as a way for alumni to keep in touch with the School and their classmates. As part of our 75th anniversary celebration, we revisited every previous issue of the magazine, and alongside archives, memorabilia, and news features, we would like to share a sampling of our alumni’s impact in the world, which include extraordinary accomplishments in the fields of medicine, business, education, law, athletics, and entertainment.
Due to space constraints, the following pages offer only a partial representation of all the fantastic news and accomplishments of our alumni. We hope you enjoy this brief retrospective, and encourage you to please continue to send in your class notes. We love hearing from you! summer 2017 | 37
A two-time Peabody and Emmy award-winning director, Thad Matula’s ’97 first feature, Pony Excess, premiered as part of ESPN’s 30 for 30 series as the highest-rated documentary in the network’s history.
Before becoming one of the foundational posts at Dick Clark Productions, Gene Weed ’52 began producing and directing a new art form he called “song films,” better known today as music videos. He produced and directed over 200 of the minimovies, and produced and directed over 300 TV commercials. For many years, he produced and directed the Golden Globe Awards, The Academy of Country Music Awards, and The Soap Opera Digest Awards, as well as numerous TV specials such as Live Aid and Farm Aid. On Sept. 4, 2007, Kevin Hart ’01 became the first Jesuit Dallas graduate to appear in one of America’s four major professional sports, debuting as a pitcher for the Chicago Cubs.
Ken Petersen ’71 was elected assistant attorney general for the State of Texas, serving as legal counsel to all boards and agencies of the state government.
Kip Tindell ’71 and John Mullen ’59 co-founded The Container Store, pioneering a type of what retailers call “merchandising category” that had never been tried before. The American specialty retail chain, which has over 80 locations nationwide, has made Fortune’s list of “100 Best Companies to Work For” in each of the past 17 years through 2016. In 1957, Rev. Pat Koch, S.J. ’44 became the first Jesuit Dallas graduate to be ordained as a priest. Serving Jesuit for nearly three decades, he was also the first alumnus to serve as the School’s principal (1972-79) and president (1979-80).
President of the Dallas Advertising League and the Printing Industries Association of Texas, as well as a long-time executive committee member of the US Golf Association, Win Padgett ’63 founded D Magazine in 1974.
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On May 20, 2001, Michael Zang ’88 created a new world skydiving record by completing 500 jumps in one day. His jumps were made in intervals of less than three minutes and performed from 2,100 feet. Zang used his efforts to raise money for the Special Olympics.
Along with Kay Bailey Hutchison and Bill Cooper, Jan Collmer ’52 founded the Frontiers of Flight Museum at Dallas Love Field.
U.S. Navy veteran Thomas Schanz ’48 had the rare honor of having a glacier named after him for efforts as officer in charge of a para rescue team, and “for his exceptionally meritorious service during three deployments to the Antarctic between 1964-67.”
A renowned cardiologist with stints as chief of staff at Medical City Dallas and a board of trustee for the Texas Medical Association, Dr. Rick Snyder ’79 was elected president of the Dallas County Medical Society in 2012, the second largest county medical society in the country.
Rueben Martinez ’47 served for decades as chief executive of the family-owned El Fenix restaurant chain, which operates as the oldest chain of Mexican restaurants in the United States and popularized the term ‘Tex-Mex’ food.
The Cleveland Orchestra, one of the five American orchestras informally referred to as the “Big Five,” endowed a chair in memory of Charles Barr ’93, a prominent figure in several of the country’s most notable symphonies. Following his accidental death in 2006, the Board of Directors of Texas Winds voted to name its series of educational musical programs for at-risk children the Charles Barr Concerts for Head Start.
James Burke ’69 was the first Rhodes Scholar to graduate from Jesuit Dallas, having his entry into West Point sponsored by former President Dwight Eisenhower.
Prominent human rights activist and recognized authority on responding to genocide and related crimes against humanity, Jerry (Jay) Fowler ’79 was founding director of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum’s Committee on Conscience and former president of the Save Darfur Coalition. One of the world’s greatest bridge players, Jim Jacoby ’49 represented the United States at the World Bridge Championships on numerous occasions, winning three straight championship titles from 1970-72.
Bill DeOre ’65, an award-winning and nationallysyndicated political cartoonist for the Dallas Morning News, was the 1983 recipient of the Fischetti Award, one of the highest national honors given by the Association of American Editorial Cartoonists.
Physician, businessman, and presidential appointee, Dr. Kneeland Youngblood ’74, was recognized in 2015 by The Father of the Year Awards, a nonprofit organization that in raising funds for charities benefiting children and families, honors fathers who have contributed to the growth and encouragement of their children and the children of the DFW community.
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A founding member of New York’s Lion Theatre Company, John Arnone ’66 received a prestigious Tony Award for his set design of The Who’s Tommy.
Jerome McGinnis ’43 became the first Jesuit Dallas graduate to die for his country when he was killed in action during the 1945 U.S. Marine invasion of Iwo Jima Island.
Chuck Hansen ’58, founder, owner, and president of Pillowtex Corp., the largest marketer and manufacturer of bed pillows and down comforters in the United States, was named by The Dallas Morning News as its 1994 Entrepreneur of the Year.
After leading Northern Illinois to its best season in school history, head football coach Jerry Pettibone ’58 was named Coach of the Year in 1989 by The Sporting News. As head coach of the Oregon State program, Pettibone was named runner-up for National Coach of the Year by Sports Illustrated in 1993.
Co-founder of Sony Pictures Classics, Tom Bernard’s ’70 films, which include Midnight in Paris, Capote, and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, have received over 160 Academy Award nominations. A two-time Olympic Trials qualifier and multi-time NCAA All-American, John Spaulding ’80 swam anchor on SMU’s medley relay at the 1983 NCAA National Championships that set both American and NCAA records. Dr. Michael Tolle ’87, who has established community medical clinics in numerous economically underdeveloped countries, served as medical director for the Botswana-Baylor Children’s Centre, Africa’s largest pediatric HIV clinic and program, as well as the national director for Baylor College of Medicine’s pediatric programs in Tanzania.
An acclaimed research scientist with stints at Los Alamos National Laboratory, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, and Crocker Nuclear Laboratory, Dr. Harold O’Brien, Jr. ’54 was intimately involved in the Soviet-American Gallium Experiment (SAGE), which measured the solar neutrino flux.
In the first year the award was given, Neil O’Brien ’50 was recipient of the SMU Dedman School of Law Distinguished Alumni Award.
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Dr. Michael D. McCarthy ’53, a former department head of economics at the University of Pennsylvania and executive director of the world-leading Wharton Econometric Forecasting Associates, Inc., served on the senior staff of Jimmy Carter’s Council of Economic Advisors. One of the top rising chef’s in Dallas and chef de cuisine for Ferrari’s Italian Villa in Grapevine, the award-winning Stefano Secchi ’00 received a considerable honor by being selected as the youngest-ever chef invited to cook at the James Beard House in New York City.
Tom Melsheimer ’79, who served as lead or co-council in five separate cases recognized among the nation’s Top Verdicts of the Year by The National Law Journal, became the youngest-ever recipient of the Dallas Bar Association Trial Lawyer of the Year award in 2014.
In 2009, David Rowe ’83 was named president of Centenary College of Louisiana, Louisiana’s oldest university and the nation’s oldest chartered liberal arts college west of the Mississippi River.
In 1996, Msgr. Milam Joseph ’55 was appointed president of the University of Dallas, beginning an eight-year term in which he became the first Jesuit Dallas graduate to be named president of a major university. In 2014, Bishop Dunne named the school’s new auditorium in his honor.
Emmy award-winning producer Brian Beletic ’93 launched SMUGGLER in 2001, which has created over 450 commercials and music videos for the world’s elite brands such as Nike, Coca-Cola, Adidas, Levi’s, Samsung, Jordan, Converse, and Xbox. In 2017, SMUGGLER was declared Creativity’s Production Company of the Year for the fourth time since 2003.
David Manry ’73 is one of the world’s leading experts and authors on the southern bald ibis, having lived for over a decade in Africa in “a mud and wattle hut perched high above the waterfall, his only companions the birds which wheel and dip around the cliffs, his music the sigh of the wind in the thatch.”
Dr. William Moore ’80, who in 1985 set the Rice University record in the steeplechase and in 1998 was voted USA Track and Field Southwest Association Runner of the Year, qualified for the 2000 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials. An award-winning and longtime consultant for The Walt Disney Company, Glenn Green ’80 led the creative efforts to build and launch PhotoPass throughout The Walt Disney Company, which at the time of its launch in 2005, was noted as a revolutionary digital system. R. Steve Folsom Elementary School is a public elementary school in the Prosper Independent School District named after land developer, philanthropist, and Jesuit Dallas graduate Steve Folsom ’77.
As national director of investment planning and a principal with Bernstein Investment Research and Management, Hank Holland ’84 helped lead the merger with Alliance Capital in 2000 that resulted in the largest publicly-traded investment management firm in the world. Will Rosellini ’97, along with fellow executives Jordan Curnes ’97 and Frank McEachern ’97, introduced a revolutionary advancement in the field of science and medicine with the development of a wireless neurostimulation system for the treatment of chronic pain, a medical breakthrough that prompted Rosseillini’s ongoing work in bioelectronics treating debilitating neurological diseases. Reggie Stephens ’05 was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2010 NFL Draft, and three years later became the first Jesuit Dallas graduate to win a Super Bowl as a member of the Baltimore Ravens.
A pioneering photographer with over 16 million followers on social media, Trey Ratcliff ’90 shot the first HDR (high dynamic range) photograph to hang in the Smithsonian Institution.
An eight-time Emmy awardwinning executive producer and development executive at FOX Sports, Michael Hughes ’97 founded the Peabody and Clio award-winning DLP Media Group, which has produced for virtually every major network.
Tres Fromme ’89 is a prominent landscape architect whose work can be seen at dozens of installations across the country, including the United States Botanical Gardens (pictured above), the National Butterfly Center, and the Epcot Garden Festival at Walt Disney World. A veteran of seven wars, Col. Joe Murphy’s ’46 military career included serving as deputy commander of special forces and chief of special operations; special forces liaison to President Kennedy; assistant to Mrs. Kennedy following the President’s death; aide to General Douglas MacArthur; and assistant deputy to the US military representative to the UN in the 1960s, during which time he planned the establishment of the Gaza Strip and led the rescue of UN forces in the Congo. American singer-songwriter and pop musician Ryan Cabrera ’00 saw his debut album, Take It All Away, open at No. 8 on the Billboard 200 album chart, and eventually certified Double Platinum. His first single, “On the Way Down,” peaked at No. 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, while 2014 single, “House of Fire,” peaked at No. 1 on the U.S. Dance chart.
A three-time Texas state champion and medalist at the U.S. National Aerobatic Championships, Michael Gallaway ’84 competed for the United States at the 2015 World Championships in Paris.
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In 1963, Jamile (Jay) Ashmore ’52, won his second gold medal at the Pan-Am Championships. A national champion at Florida State, Ashmore was inducted into the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame in 1993.
Ken Dennis ’71 served as one of the founding members of the Chili’s management team, and as senior vice president of marketing, helped create the famous “Baby Back Ribs” jingle.
In 2012, Emmy and Peabody awardwinning filmmaker, John Dorsey ’89, had his latest documentary film, the critically-acclaimed The Marinovich Project, watched by nearly 2.5 million viewers in its premiere following the presentation of the Heisman Trophy.
As president and CEO of Brinker International, Doug Brooks ’70 oversaw one of the largest multinational hospitality industry companies in the world. Among the restaurants Brinker has acquired and shed include, Chili’s, Maggiano’s Little Italy, Corner Bakery, EatZi’s, Rockfish Seafood Grill, Taco Cabana, and On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina.
John Ostdick ’75 served as editor-in-chief of American Way, a free, inflight magazine available across the entire American Airlines fleet. The magazine, which won a number of industry awards and is the longest publishing magazine in airline travel, reached nearly two million readers each issue.
Breakout star Josh Bell ’11 was named Pittsburgh Pirates Minor League Player of the Year for the second time in 2016, joining Andrew McCutchen as the only position players to ever win the award twice.
Dr. William (Bill) Johnson ’63 is an American mathematician and one of the namesakes of the Johnson–Lindenstrauss lemma, a result which concerns low-distortion embeddings of points from high-dimensional into low-dimensional Euclidean space. A fellow of the American Mathematical Society, Johnson was awarded the prestigious Stefan Banach Medal by the Polish Academy of Sciences in 2007. Conflict photographer and cinematographer Jared Moossy ’98 was featured in a 2015 issue of Time magazine, while his work documenting war-torn Libya, Afghanistan and Mexico was a basis for HBO’s documentary series, Witness.
Jim Hopp ’59, retired from the United States Air Force as Major General, is the highest ranking military officer to serve in the Army, Air Force, or Marines by a Jesuit Dallas graduate. Rev. Gerald Fagin, S.J. ’56 was appointed Jesuit Provincial Superior for the New Orleans Province in 1989, becoming the first Jesuit Dallas graduate to be appointed to the regional post.
An Emmy-nominated national correspondent for CNN, Ed Lavandera ’91 was part of the Peabody Award winning team to cover the BP oil spill in the Gulf Coast, and has covered some of the world’s most significant events over the last 15 years.
President of the Texas Association of Neurological Surgeons, Dr. Richard Naftalis ’75 co-founded Baylor Neurosurgery Associates in 2004. The Baylor Neuroscience Center is one of America’s premiere neuroscience facilities, and has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the country’s best.
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As chairman and chief executive officer of Haggar Clothing Co., Joe Haggar III ’69 invented and received a patent for the "size strip" sticker, which is used by almost all pant brands today to identify size and fit, while also introducing 100% cotton “wrinklefree” pants to the market.
A nationally-recognized expert in the healthcare field, INTEGRIS President and CEO Stanley Hupfeld ’62 was the 2007 recipient of the American Hospital Association’s prestigious Award of Honor for his exemplary contributions to improving the health status of communities and the nation.
An American drag racer, Brandon Bernstein ’91 was named NHRA Rookie of the Year in 2003. In 2004, Bernstein set the NHRA speed record at an event in Chicago.
In 2005, Ruben Hernandez ’90 began a five-year term as executive director of the Texas Democratic Party.
Chris Udofia ’10, who finished his record-breaking career at the University of Denver with the unique distinction of being a first team all-conference selection in three different conferences, signed a contract in 2016 with the NBA champion Golden State Warriors to become the first Jesuit Dallas graduate to sign with an NBA team.
Stand-up comedian and actor Wyatt Cenac ’94 was a long time correspondent and writer for the Emmy award-winning The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, and now stars in the TBS hit comedy, People of Earth.
An internationallyrenowned and award-winning art photographer, Nic Nicosia’s ’69 work is included in the permanent collections at the Museum of Modern Art (New York), the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, and numerous other prominent museums across the country.
The son of a legendary Country Music Hall of Famer, Dion Pride ’80 recorded three albums and scored a No.1 hit with the 2009 single, “We All Gotta Live Here.”
One of the world’s leading embryologists, Dr. Klaus Wiemer ’78 was awarded the Overall Grand Prize by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and the LIFE Award for Laboratory Innovations in Fertility and Embryology. Wiemer was one of the first embryologists in the U.S. to achieve pregnancies with human blastocysts.
Legacy namesake of famous Rudy’s Tortilla’s, Rudy Guerra Jr. ’75 is the originator of the Texas shaped nacho chip.
In 1983, Jerry Lastelick ’49 became the first of several Jesuit Dallas graduates to be elected president of the Dallas Bar Association.
A prominent American media executive and producer, Richard Hull Jr. ’88 serves as executive chairman of Pongalo, which controls one of the largest libraries of Spanishlanguage content in the world. He has produced more than 20 films and television shows, and in 2011, won the NAACP Image Award for his film For Love of Liberty: The Story of America’s Black Patriots.
A senior vice president at Manhattan Construction Company, Bob Bowen ’75 oversaw the construction of several highprofile projects, including The George W. Bush Presidential Center, The Ritz Carlton Hotel and Residences, Cowboy Stadium, and The Ballpark in Arlington.
Dr. Pat Connolly ’77 served as chief of staff at Children’s Hospital of Austin, the Level I pediatric trauma center serving the Central Texas region, including the state capital of Austin and a 43 county surrounding area.
A six-time NCAA AllAmerican and two-time national champion at Trinity (Texas), Todd Wildman ’05 was named 2009 NCAA Division III Indoor Men’s Field Athlete of the Year.
As a Michelson Postdoctoral fellow at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Dr. Michael Fitzgerald ’96 and a team of scientists from the University of California Berkeley were able to discover for the first time a planet outside of the Earth’s solar system. The newly discovered planet, Fomalhaut b (Dagon), orbits around its parent star Fomalhaut, which is the brightest star in the constellation of Piscis Austrinus and one of the brightest stars in the sky.
A national Emmy award-winning director at NFL Network, Steve James ’77 broadcasting experience includes NBA TV, Turner Broadcasting, CNN, and CNBC.
Following back-to-back major championships, Jordan Spieth ’11 swept all of professional golf’s major awards in 2015, including PGA Player of the Year, the Byron Nelson Award for leading the tour in scoring average, and Arnold Palmer Award for leading the tour’s money list.
Tom Pauken ’61, who served on President Ronald W. Reagan’s White House staff, also served as chairman of the Texas Republican Party from 1994-97 during the transition period when the party leaped quickly from minority to majority status at the statewide level.
In 2015, professor, historian, and Rhodes Scholar Jeffrey Miller ’02 discovered the earliest known draft of the King James Bible, thought to be from the beginning of the 17th century.
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Chris Cantwell ’00, is co-creator, executive producer, and writer for Halt and Catch Fire, the critically-acclaimed period drama on AMC that received the 2014 Critics’ Choice Television Award for Most Exciting New Series and has been watched by over 15 million viewers.
A leading figure in the Western-wear industry, John Tillotson’s ’53 corporate empire includes Stetson and Resistol hats as well as luxury bootmaker Lucchese and Montana Silversmith jewelers.
A Fellow of the American Meteorological Society, Dr. Bert Semtner ’59 received an award from the Smithsonian Institution in 1993 for leadership in Breakthrough Computational Science for computer modeling of the world ocean. Peter Katcha ’90, a multi-time AllAmerican who captained Tulane to the U.S. RCYC sailing championships, competed in the 1992 and 1996 U.S. Olympic Trials.
One year removed from high school, Kenny Cooper ’03 signed to play soccer with world power Manchester United. He later played for 1860 Munich and the U.S. National Team before a decade-long tenure in the MLS.
Dr. Jim Murphy ’77 is the creator and director of the Adult Cystic Fibrosis Care Program at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, which ranks among the eight top benchmark programs in the country according to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
John Johnson ’59 was the first lawyer to serve as chairman of the Dallas Chamber of Commerce. After graduating first in his class from SMU with the highest grade-point average on record, he went on to form the largest megafirm in Dallas through the 1980s (Johnson & Swanson) and continuing through the 90s (Johnson & Gibbs).
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A former president and CEO of Host Marriott Corporation, Terence Golden ’62 was appointed by former President Ronald Reagan as administrator for the General Services Administrator (GSA), the highest non-elected position in the United States government held by a Jesuit graduate. J.D. Roberts ’50, who won the 1953 Outland Trophy as the best lineman in the NCAA, became the first Jesuit Dallas alumnus to be drafted by a professional sports team when he was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the 1954 NFL Draft. In 1970, he was named head coach of the New Orleans Saints.
John Robertson ’76 set a peacetime record when he was at sea for 10 straight months during the 1980 Iran Crisis. As a photographic quality control technician, he witnessed and photographed the crash disaster on the U.S.S. Nimitz landing deck and the aborted Iran rescue attempt.
Among the most notable competitors in the world, seven-time U.S. Open champion, four-time Pan American champion, and fivetime USA Karate Athlete of the Year, Tom Scott ’08, became the first American to be ranked No. 1 in the world by the World Karate Federation (2015).
A national champion at the University of Texas and twotime Gold Glove winner in the Detroit organization, Michael Hollimon ’01 made his major league debut in 2008 as the Tigers’ starting shortstop.
In 2003, Chris Cook ’86 founded and served as CEO of Sleep Experts, the largest mattress retailer in North Texas. As field director for the South Padre Island Project, marine archeologist Dr. Robert Floyd ’66 was involved in excavating 1,554 shipwrecks in Texas state waters. In addition, he has led underwater projects in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, researching prehistoric migrations across the outer continental shelf.
In 1993, Glenn Hart ’74 founded and served as majority owner of the Houston Aeros, which as part of the International Hockey Association (IHL), served as the farm team for the NHL’s Minnesota Wild.
Michael McCaul ’80 was sworn in as the US Representative to the Tenth Congressional District of Texas on Jan. 4, 2005, assuming the highest political position in the Unites States government by a Jesuit Dallas graduate.
Dr. Rodger Koppa ’54 was one of seven people assigned to NASA’s Lunar Surface Operations Group, which trained all 12 astronauts to have ever walked on the moon, established experiments, and designed the planning for every flight in the Apollo program.
A longtime tourism expert who was named State Tourism Director of the Year for Ohio by the National Council of State Tourism Directors in 1997, George Zimmermann ’70 created and launched the awardwinning Pure Michigan branding campaign, which Forbes magazine lauded as one of the 10 best tourism campaigns of all time.
A researcher, author, and professor in theoretical quantum physics, Dr. Andrew Jordan ’93 received the National Science Foundation’s CAREER Award in 2009, widely considered one of the NSF’s most prestigious honors.
William Cox, Jr. ’52 served as president of the National Association of Boards of Education from 1978-81.
Reuben Porras ’69, a two-time Emmy awardwinning cinematographer for NFL Films, covered nearly two dozen Super Bowls, numerous summer and winter Olympic Games, and major events across all American professional sports. The Most Rev. Robert Coerver, S.J. ’72, ordained as Bishop of Lubbock in 2016, became the first Jesuit Dallas graduate to ever be appointed bishop.
L.M. Kit Carson ’59 was a script writer whose credits included the Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, the cult-classic Breathless, and the critically-acclaimed and award-winning Paris, Texas.
In addition to numerous producing and directing credits on major motion pictures such as Mission: Impossible, The Patriot, and Interview with a Vampire, Paul Bernard ’86 served as line producer and production manager for the Grateful Dead’s 1992 summer tour.
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A highly decorated Green Beret and Ranger Commander, Major Harry Newkirk, Jr. ’59 was a United Nations Operations Officer and assistant to the chief of United Nations Middle East Missions.
Joseph V. Hughes, Jr. ’71 played a pivotal role in the creation of the Diamond Darlings at Texas A&M, and was elected the first civilian yell leader in the history of the University.
As vice president and public relations director of American Coaster Enthusiasts, award-winning economist David Lipnicky ’81 has appeared in a number of roller coaster specials on Discovery Channel, A&E, and Travel Channel.
In 1998, Chris Donahue ’77 became the first Jesuit Dallas graduate to win an Oscar after receiving an Academy Award for Live Action Short Film as producer of Visas and Virtues. He also served as executive producer of Be Good, Smile Pretty, a PBS presentation which earned a 2004 Emmy for Best Documentary.
John Watters ’82 was featured as the cover story in a fall 2015 issue of the Dallas Business Journal for his pioneering work in the cyber intelligence industry.
On Sept. 25, 2009, four-star Admiral Patrick Walsh ’73, the highest-ranking military officer by a Jesuit graduate, began a three-year tenure as 59th commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet. With responsibility for an area that encompasses half of the Earth’s surface and is home to half the world’s population, the highlydecorated Navy veteran was in command of five aircraft carrier strike groups, 180 ships, 1,500 aircraft, and more than 100,000 sailors.
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David Knight ’47 has published 44 books including: A Fresh Look at Confession (2013); A Fresh Look at the Mass (2015); Nuts & Bolts of Daily Spirituality (2013); The Mystery of the Cross (2016). Martin Drew ’48 is thankful for his time at Jesuit. Seventy-five years of Jesuit academic education and training is without comparison. “AMDG. St. Ignatius of Loyola pray for us.”
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Joe LaRocca ’50 and Shirley celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary this year. “Praise the Lord!” They have four sons: Frank, Roch, Bart and Josh; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandson and another on the way. “We still reside in Shavano Park (San
Antonio) enjoying all of the Lords blessings.” See photo below.
John Eldredge ’52 followed his Jesuit High School graduation with another Jesuit graduation from Regis University and 40 years in aerospace computing and computer science. He turns 83 years old this year and still volunteers at high schools to support CTE (Career and Technical Education) and STEM programs. “Admittedly, I think about when my tour will be up, but focus on ‘it’s not the years in life, but the life in your years.” John is the oldest of 11 siblings and he tells us his wife, an RN, is the oldest of one! They are blessed with six college educated children. “I am grateful for every day and thank God for my Jesuit education.” Ray Abdallah ’53 turned 83 years old this year and is celebrating 55 years of marriage. Although he is “retired” he still works 10-12 hours a day. Ray is proud to announce that he and his wife have seven children (four boys and three girls);
14 grandchildren and still more on the way. He served three years of active service in the Army and three years on call.
at Jesuit and give it to Texas children.” Eddy has written several language learning manuals and won over 17 U.S. copyrights.
Eddy Pita ’56 is 78 years old and still working as a public-school teacher in Houston. “I don’t know how I still do it, but I do it. I received an award naming me the best teacher ever. There is never a day when I don’t think of Jesuit High School and my friends, Joe, Robert, Henry and so many others. By staying in the public-school system I have been able to take the things we learned from our teachers
Freddie Schaefer ’57 finished a fouryear college degree and a master’s thanks to his Catholic education. Tom Coghlan ’58 and wife, Sandy, have three grown daughters and have lived in San Antonio for 50 years. “I am still practicing law on a part time basis and play golf every week with two of my Jesuit classmates, Fred Schellenberg ’58 and Dennis Stoebner ’58 who also live in San Antonio.”
WELCOME CLASS OF ? If your graduation year ends in 2 or 7,
IT’S YOUR REUNION YEAR! Joe LaRocca ’50 and wife, Shirley, exiting Saint Williams Catholic Church in Shirley’s hometown of Fitzgerald, Ga. following their marriage on Feb. 16, 1958. To submit a class note, please send an email to connect@jesuitcp.org.
For more information visit, www.jesuitcp.org/alumni/reunions
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The Jesuit Dallas Sports Hall of Fame is the School’s most exclusive membership commemorating excellence in athletics. The forty-five “Blue Coats” pictured above were among the 350 guests who joined in this year’s celebration.
Hermie Huter ’58 and Lydia celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2015 with a cruise to the Bahamas and a trip with their children to the Doral in Florida. They have two sons and two grandchildren. “Lydia and I are members of St Michael’s Parish where we attend Mass regularly and I am a Fourth Degree Knight.” Charlie Fox ’59 set sail for a transatlantic crossing to Spain. With five days in Barcelona he visited La Sagrada Familia Basilica, one of the most famous works of Antonio Gaudi, and Montserrat Monastery in Catalonia. “Wonderful!”
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After 24 years in the Air Force, Tom Cosgrove ’61 retired with the rank of SMSgt. He has moved to Oregon and is living the relaxed life of a retired gentleman. “I still remember the days in the old brick building.” Thomas Fain ’62 has now acquired prescriptive authority in New Mexico as well as Louisiana. After his last corporate move from Chicago, Mike Newton ’62 and wife, Terry, settled in a golfing community 30 miles south
of Atlanta. There are 80 miles of cart paths and three integrated 18-hole courses providing a great retirement community. “Three children, one living here, and six grandchildren keep us traveling. Winters are spent in Naples, Fla. and our passion for Corvette sports cars keeps us busy. Best to all members of the class of ‘62.” Bill Raymond ’62 is now a parttime ranch hand for his daughter, including two horses, a dozen chickens, several feral cats, and a large brown outdoor dog. “The road to perdition is graveled and pot-holed.”
Tom Rutledge ’63 recalls that some of his favorite memories of attending Jesuit were just getting to the school every day. “I loved coming to that grand old building and walking up those great steps. My father would often take me but he liked to smoke an occasional cigar on the way to work…gag. Going home every day I would sprint to catch the city bus to downtown Dallas, then transfer to a bus which would take me to my home near White Rock Lake. It was a long trip but I enjoyed hanging out at the Dallas main library and cruising the stacks. Occasionally there was time to walk around Dallas, go through Neiman’s, which
Members from the class of 1964 together at Trinity Hall Irish Pub. L-R: Paul Mangelsdorf, Jim Terilli, Dr. Rudy Tovar, Don Baynham and Joe Weaver
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was an amazing store, or sample delicacies from vendors that sold French fries or fresh roasted peanuts. Towards my senior year my friends started getting cars so getting to school and back became easier. I chose Jesuit High School even though I could have walked to the local Bryan Adams High School; and I worked at a near-by Maynard’s to help my parents pay for the tuition. I learned to love chemistry and physics, tutored some of my fellow students, and often went to football games with my mother who loved the game. It was a great experience!” Dick Erler ’65 sold his business in 2002 but is still active in pilot training after 50 years of being a flight instructor. He will celebrate 50
years of marriage to his wife, Mary, at the end of 2017. Jim Hunt ’65 is happy to report that along with his two beautiful granddaughters he has his first grandson, James Wilson Hunt, born to Joe, his oldest son, and Pam Hunt of Dallas. Joe Frank LaLumia ’65 continues to care for his wife Nanette, who has Alzheimer, as they celebrate their 47th anniversary this year. His hobbies are amateur radio and amateur astronomy, and he thinks he is one of only a few 70-year-old’s collecting advertising revenue from Google on a YouTube page! Check it out at: www.youtube.com/user/ jlalumia. See photo below.
Joe Frank LaLumia ’65 is proud of the ham radio station, W1XWX, that he has constructed in his home. At present, he has confirmed contacts in over 90 countries and is working on receiving his DXCC award this year for reaching over 100. See his classnote above for more info.
Fellow alumni, Let me begin by expressing my most heartfelt thanks to everyone that attends, supports and serves as a spokesperson for promoting our alumni events. This spring, the Alumni Association hosted our largest annual Sons of Alumni breakfast; an inspiring evening among family and friends at the Blue and Gold Banquet celebrating the Jesuit Sports Hall of Fame; and the best Texas Hold ’Em Tournament to date, with funds supporting the Alumni Phonathon. We are blessed to have so many wonderful alumni supporting the mission through their time, talent, and treasure. I would also like to thank outgoing Alumni Board President Kevin Whelan’77 for his outstanding service. For three years, Kevin has served tirelessly as president, and our alumni community has been made stronger because of his leadership. I am excited to build upon our recent successes with incoming Alumni Association President Frank Marshall ’83, who has been instrumental in helping us set and achieve new goals in Phonathon. Frank is already hard at work preparing for the upcoming year and I am eager to leverage his expertise and passion to deepen our impact in the community. Although we have been privileged with strong and spirited leadership, we need your help in continuing the momentum. If you would like to play a part in our alumni association please reach out to me as there are lots of opportunities to plug in! To assist our alumni in being able to stay connected, we moved forward with the School’s first alumni directory project in 25 years! Many of you have probably already been contacted by PCI, and we appreciate you taking the time to speak with their representatives. We are confident in the integrity of their staff and the processes that they utilize to protect the data provided. If you have any concerns, please feel free to ask questions of the callers, visit our FAQ section on Jesuit’s alumni website, or feel free to reach out to me directly. Thanks again for all you have done and continue to do for your alma mater. Sean G. McMullen ’96 Director of Alumni Relations P.S. Please continue to send in your photos with your “J’s” up!
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David Kultgen ’66 is retiring and returning to Texas after a 41-year career with Saudi Aramco, 35 years of which were spent living in Saudi Arabia. The last six years he served as general counsel, board secretary and senior vice president. Larry Lundin, S.J. ’66 celebrated his 50th anniversary as a Jesuit this year. The ceremony was held at Holy Name of Jesus Parish in New Orleans.
(L-R) Class of 1977 alums Robert Rodriguez, Mark Finn, and Jerry Salvato together last New Year's Eve at Plano Super Bowl.
Mike Slater ’67 is enjoying semiretirement and renovating an 80-year-old farmhouse on his two acres. His daughter, Sarah, has a one room school house on the property and homeschools three of his granddaughters as well as other children. “It’s a blessing to see them every day.” He and wife Tami sold their motorcycles after many years of touring all over the U.S. “More time now for golf, the school house and volunteer work.” Tommy Kline ’68 is a three-time cancer survivor. In addition to his work at the University of San Francisco for the last 20 years as administrative and field placement director in the Teacher Education Department, Geoffrey Dillon, S.J. ’69., as founder and director of Project Learn
Garrett Alldredge ’16 represents what it means to be a Man for Others. Thanks to the Be the Match program at Jesuit, Garrett had surgery to donate bone marrow to a baby girl. “The most painful part of the whole thing was when they removed the IV tape from my arm!”
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Belize, has spent the last nine years supporting and providing programs with USF, at Sacred Heart Primary School in Dangriga, Belize (600+ students). “Through the generosity of a number of Jesuit Dallas grads, we have been able to make needed capital improvements at the school, provide needed school supplies, and currently are providing 24 high school scholarships for extremely gifted and talented graduates of Sacred Heart, who otherwise could not afford to continue their education. Two years ago, two of our first scholars went on to become the valedictorian and salutatorian of their high school, and are now pursuing careers in medicine and accounting.” J.D. Gonzales ’69 is pleased to announce that daughter, Melissa, is enjoying her extraordinary marriage to Matt Garvey, graduate of Desmit Jesuit in St. Louis. His son, J.D. Gonzales II ’05, married his beautiful fiancé, Leland George, on March 11 at the Nasher Museum. Rusty Weiler ’69 has retired after a career in commercial construction which started in 1977 and included the building of Reunion Arena, a commercial building in Las Colinas, and 33 years as a commercial carpenter and superintendent. After back surgery and a forced
Tommy Donahue ’77 (shown with Mark Zuckerberg) was invited to Facebook Headquarters in February to share the story of his annual LEGAPALOOZA fundraiser benefiting The Dallas Amputee Network with Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg.
John Cappello ’75 was voted the No. 1 male psychic in the United States for 2017 by the International Vote of Psychics and Mediums. Practicing for over 25 years, John Cappello regularly appears in cities around the US. He is a psychic medium, author, lecturer, and radio talk show host. John is certified by multiple organizations including the American Federation of Certified Psychics and Mediums and was voted 2017 number No. 1 Psychic and No. 2 Male Medium.
PHONATHON
Sunday, November 5 Thursday, November 9 If you would like to receive more information about Phonathon, please contact Sean McMullen ’96, Director of Alumni Relations at 972.387.8700 x342 or smcmullen@jesuitcp.org
retirement in 2016, he is enjoying his time with his 16-year-old grandson. In addition to hunting, fishing and camping, Rusty also stays involved in the construction business helping his previous employer with new hires.
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Ned Loughborough ’70 retired 10 years ago as a Lieutenant Colonel but is still serving in his beloved Air Force. “Thank you, Jesuit, for teaching me how to learn. Thirtyeight years serving my country is an amazing way of life. Cheers!” Rick Redmond ’70 has four grandchildren: Brooklyn, Brinkley, Kai, and JoJo and he continues to operate his special events venue in downtown Dallas. 2616 Commerce Event Center is a perfect meeting space for weddings and corporate events.
Bill Bird ’71 retired this year after 25 years in the golf industry and 20 years in municipal government related business including successfully constructing four multi-million dollar sports complexes. He continues to do consulting work for the Oklahoma City public street department.
Doug de Marco ’77 and Chuka Ndulue ’10 at Rockwall Indoor Sports Expo. The RISE, owned by the de Marco’s is the perfect place for Chuka to train for re-entry into the NFL.
Joe Spurgin ’71 and wife, Myra, have a new granddaughter, Rose Sprugin, daughter of son, Leo Spurgin ’06 and wife, Mandy, of Denver, Colorado. Leo is an architect working for the firm Path 21. Daughter Katie is teaching English at Lake Highlands High School in Dallas. “All is well with the Spurgin Clan!” Michael Baker ’74 is a former city councilman, future mayoral candidate, and has appeared in a local crimestopper news story on WFAA Ch 8, Dallas. “I am still teaching occasionally, have done a little theater, and am working on improving my Spanish and golf game.”
Ty Nguyen ’00 was named Walmart’s 2017 Market Health and Wellness Director of the Year.
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JAKE ALLYN ’09
Jake Allyn became the latest alumnus in a long line of performing arts standouts to achieve critical acclaim with his portrayal of All-American quarterback and Texas farm boy BoJohn Folsom, the first white signal-caller in the history of the historically black (and completely fictional) Georgia A&M University. Entitled, “The Quad,” the series premiered in Feb. 2017 with a two-hour pilot movie. The American television drama, which airs on BET and VH-1, has been called “energetic and addictive” (The Hollywood Reporter), was named one of the top 15 shows to watch by the New York Times, and carries a 100% critic rating on Rotten Tomatoes. After a strong opening run, BET quickly green-lighted the series for a second season. “This project has been a ton of fun,” remarked Allyn in interviews with CBS Los Angeles and ABC Dallas-Fort Worth (WFAA). “There is a lot of culture and history at HBCUs (historically black colleges and universities) and I was eager to take that all in. My character has no idea what a HBCU is at the beginning of the show, but I really enjoyed that challenge. I was also excited about doing a project that focused on college life, in general, as it’s such a special time in every young person’s life.” Allyn has also just completed production on a leading role in the indie pic Overexposed, a topical thriller set in a small Oklahoma town.
Pat Maher ’74 has joined the Dallas office of the Ogletree Deakins law firm located in Preston Center. Ogletree is an international firm specializing in labor and employment law. Peter Meyer ’74 is delighted to report youngest son, Sean, graduated from Texas Tech this May and will begin a PhD program in chemistry at the University of Illinois.
(L-R) Mike Moran ’89, Brian Tusa ’90, and Michael Alcantar ’96 managed the driving range for this year’s AT&T Byron Nelson as members of the Salesmanship Club of Dallas. Together they celebrated the 35th and final year of the tournament at the TPC at Las Colinas and hope to manage the range next year at Trinity Forest Golf Club, the site of next year’s AT&T Byron Nelson.
John Warren ’95, the newly elected district attorney of the 235th Judicial District, Cooke County, Texas, was sworn in on January 1, 2017. John was joined by his wife, Amanda, his daughter, Claire (8), and his son, Sam (6).
David Cook ’75 has been married to Gail for 34 years and together they have three boys and three grandchildren. Son, John Paul ’02, earned his PhD in mathematics and is teaching at Oklahoma State University. Matthew ’04 married Rachel Sudderth (UA ’03) and Michael ’06 is living in Austin working for Indeed, the No. 1 online jobsite. David is working for Young
Presidents’ Organization (YPO) since 1990 and living in Addison, Texas. John Maxey ’75 was in private practice as an OB/GYN for about 26 years and recently accepted a position with Anthem as medical director in August. Arnie Nitishin ’76 is the proud father of two amazing children. His home away from home is Mi Camino Restaurante on Northwest Hwy in Dallas. “Providing and serving our community with quality food is top priority.”
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Scott Jackson ’82 was named to the top 3 realtors in Dallas county in 2017 with Dave Perry Miller Real Estate. He is celebrating his 23rd anniversary this year and building a new home near White Rock Lake. Vibhu Sharma ’83 joined Mutual of Omaha as executive vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer. Vibhu is a graduate of Southern Methodist University and a recipient of the SMU Distinguished Service Award. Ryan Bartsch ’84 has lived in Wrightsville Beach, N.C. since the day he left Dallas 32 years ago! Class Notes continued on page 56
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Samantha to Roger Villareal ’94 Nikki to Christopher Daily ’95 Renee Caldwell to John Dessommes ’95 McKenna Jones to Billy Gannon ’98 Tara Friedlander to Ted Dunlap ’02 Kionna to Vernon Mullen ’05 Bogan to Austin Pollock ’06 Lesley Branch to Kevin Kramer ’09
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JoJo Nwoko ’09 appeared in a season one episode of The Mick, an American sitcom television series broadcast on Fox. The first season was watched by nearly 50 million viewers.
Beau Bellomy ’07 can be found behind the counter shucking oysters or slicing up fresh fish delivered daily. He opened Rex’s Seafood at the Dallas Farmers Market in December 2015. Continued from page 54 Just some of the highlights of his past year include the Ironman finish in Danang, Vietnam; St. Kitts to Nevis Cross Channel 2.5 mile swim; surfing in Nicaragua; and so many other events. “Thank you for the Jesuit foundation of mind, body and soul. I continue to be blessed by my family and my environment.” Raymie Lozano ’84 is proud of his daughter, Grace, who graduated from Middlebury College this spring. Larry Pascal ’84 was selected to serve in 2017 as the chair of the World Services Group, one of the
largest networks of independent law firms with member firms in over 130 countries. Todd McElhatton ’85 is the chief financial officer for SAP North America where he oversees the financial activities of the United States and Canada. He brings a 25year career in finance management, leadership, and business growth to his role on the SAP North America executive team. Todd holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Southern Methodist University and an MBA from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Rob Bennison ’86 is running a start-up business focused on selling surplus medical devices at a discount to hospitals and surgery centers. Charlie Humbert ’87 is enjoying his second year at Legacy Station WFAA Channel 8 assisting clients with their digital needs. “With Tegna, our parent company, I’m able to create and manage digital campaigns all over the country.” When Charlie is not working, he enjoys spending time with his family. John Dorsey ’89 is an Emmy and Peabody Award winning director, producer and co-founder
of TEN100, an award-winning production company. Dorsey’s past credits include three films for ESPN’s prestigious 30 for 30 series. His most recent feature documentary, Year of the Scab, premiered at the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival.
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Rick Dowlearn ’91 is living in the Washington, D.C. area with his wife, Nichole, and sons, Leo and Percy. For the last several years he has been producing, directing,
Posing with their “J’s” up, over 100 alumni and their sons enjoyed breakfast and fellowship in the Terry Center for the second of two annual Sons of Alumni Breakfast events this year.
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While studying abroad, Zachary Schutze '16 attended the International Mass of Our Lady of Lourdes in Lourdes, France and was selected to bring up the gifts to Cardinal Pietro Parolin.
and writing a series for National Geographic Wild and Animal Planet. Jason Mongaras ’91 started a new business called EDDR Software that designs and builds software for the electronic design automation industry (EDA). Son, Gabriel, graduated middle school and will begin high school at Gateway College Preparatory School in Georgetown, Texas. Mike Kervin ’94 is engaged to be married in 2018. He is also working a second job in social media marketing and sales for PawTracker, a GPS tracking device for your pet. Visit www.thepawtracker.com. Roger Villareal ’94 and his wife, Samantha, were married on October 20, 2016. They stay busy with their little girl, Eleanor, who is
almost 2 years old, and their dog, Landry, who avoids Eleanor like the plague. Over the past year, Roger has been enjoying his new job as vice president of communications at Veeva Systems. The Villareal family calls San Francisco home. See photo page 55. John Dessommes ’95 married Renee Caldwell on December 31, 2015. They are proud and overjoyed to announce the birth of their first child, a girl named Ellanora Jane, born April 3, 2017. John Warren ’95, the newly elected district attorney of the 235th Judicial District, Cooke County, Texas, was sworn in on January 1, 2017. John was joined by his wife, Amanda, his daughter, Claire (8), and his son, Sam (6).
As a thank you for donating to Phonathon, Jesuit Dallas alumni across eight decades took part in the annual Crawfish Boil in late April.
Kellen McAlone ’14 (top row, center) with fellow Pitt athletes, was well prepared for a mission trip to Haiti with the Panther Fellowship.
Erik Kirkegaard ’14 received second place at the collegiate judo nationals reaching all American status. He is studying computer engineering at Texas A&M and is working for KPMG in their cybersecurity consulting for the summer.
(L-R) Landon Tujaque ’09, Matt Kilanowski ’00, and Ben Panchasarp ’97 at the annual Jesuit Ursuline networking event in the Terry Center.
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Jason Smola ’96, former Jesuit Dallas biology teacher, and Mark Wagner ’06, a student in Jason’s very first class, put their “J’s” up at Disney World where Mark performs as a stilts person in the Lion King show in Animal Kingdom as well as in multiple parades throughout the different parks.
Chris Robles ’96 shared the very sad news about his mother Lucila Robles’ tragic death in Quemado, Texas in August 2016. Matthew Morrissey ’97 was sworn in as an immigration judge during a ceremony held April 7, 2017. Matthew earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2001 from Saint Louis University and a Juris Doctor in 2004 from the Creighton University School
of Law. From 2008 to March 2017, he served as an assistant chief counsel for the Office of Chief Counsel, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security, in Omaha, Neb. He is a member of the Nebraska State Bar and the Missouri Bar. Matthew lives in Omaha with his wife, Brittany, and two kids who are 4 and 2. Class Notes continued on page 61
BROOKS OLIVER ’06
Brooks Oliver was recently named as one of six honorees across the United States to receive the 2017 NCECA Emerging Artist award, which recognizes exceptional early-career artists. Announced by the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts, Oliver was presented with the award at the 51st annual NCECA Annual Conference in Portland, Ore. “It was such an honor to be named an Emerging Artist this year,” exclaimed Oliver. “I distinctly remember attending my first NCECA nine years ago and going to the Emerging Artist talks and thinking, if only one day I can be so lucky to be up on that stage — so actually being up there was almost a feeling too special to attempt to describe.” Oliver is currently a studio artist based out of Dallas. He recently completed a two-year residency at the Archie Bray Foundation in Helena, Montana, and has taught at West Virginia University, Penn State University, and served as a studio technician at multiple public and private studios.
Christopher Daily ’95 and wife, Nikki, celebrated their one year anniversary this spring. They bought a home in The Colony where they live with their four rescue dogs. Their most recent rescue, pit bull, Turco, (they are big hockey fans!) was returned to the shelter twice before he was even 1.5 years old. “His challenge is that he’s deaf but we have learned it’s not a challenge at all. You just need to adjust your teaching ways.” See their wedding photo on page 55.
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“My work inherently blurs the boundaries between craft, design, industry, and technology as I am inspired by the charged grey areas between these binaries. By marrying the production techniques of CAD software and rapid prototyping technologies with the creation techniques of the hand, a unique dialog can be formed between the digital and clay that ultimately influences both ways of making.”
New Arrivals DAUGHTERS Ellanora Jane to Renee Caldwell and John Dessommes ’95 Iliana Dwyer to Samantha and David Bossu ’99 Olivia Rose to Lynn and Robbie Haigh ’99 Ava Marie to Theresa de Anda and Stephen Rodriguez ’00 Isabel Rose to Alana and Edward Ackels ’01 Olivia Grace to Laura and Mark Sullivan ’01 Ava Katherine to Melissa and Andrew Alexander ’02 Athena Rey to Kionna and Vernon Mullen ’05 Caroline Grace to Sara and Robert Joyce ’06
SONS Gabriel Joseph to Anu and Neal Talreja ’00 Rhett to Chrissy and James Mantzuranis ’02 Matthew Miller to Jessie and Gordon Doyle ’06 Samuel Thomas III to Angel and Sam Pryor ’06
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ALUMNI FIELD REPORT Will Hairston ’13
Andrew Murphy ’15
Hairston led the Hilltoppers in hits, at bats, triples and stolen bases, while batting .356 en route to All-Heartland Conference Second Team honors. St. Edward’s finished the season with a 33-20 record, capturing its seventh conference tournament title in program history.
Named a Southern Athletic Association (SAA) AllConference Honorable Mention Offensive Lineman, Murphy also earned a spot on the SAA 2016 Fall Academic Honor Roll.
St. Edwards University, Baseball
Darius Hill ’15
West Virginia University, Baseball
Hill earned All-Big 12 Honorable Mention honors. He drove in a team-leading 46 runs while batting .307 to help the Mountaineers qualify for the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1996.
Antonio Martinez ’12
Rhodes College, Football
Nic Ready ’15
Air Force Academy, Baseball
Ready earned All-Mountain West Second Team honors at first base, wrapping the 2017 season batting .340 and finishing second on the team with 11 home runs and 53 runs batted in. He also closed the year ranking fourth in the MWC with 22 doubles and 139 total bases.
University of Texas, Wrestling
Martinez won the 149-pound championship at the National Collegiate Wrestling Association (NCWA) Southwest Conference Championships, finishing the 2017 season with an 18-1 record and his third consecutive NCWA All-American accolade.
Bryce Bonner ’16
Chris Mathis ’13
A Collegiate Baseball Network (CBN) All-America and All-Big Ten Freshman Team selection, Bonner became the fourth freshman in Purdue history to record 13 doubles in a season, while also serving as the first rookie since 2006 to lead the Boilermakers in walks. He finished as one of the team’s leaders in on-base percentage (.402), slugging percentage (.409) and OPS (.811).
Mathis scored two goals in 17 games played, helping the University of Chicago Maroons capture the University Athletic Association (UAA) Championship with a 5-0-2 conference record. Chicago entered the NCAA Division III Tournament as the top-ranked team in the nation with a 16-0-2 regular season mark.
Purdue University, Baseball
University of Chicago, Soccer
Blake Buell ’16
Rollins College, Lacrosse
Buell scored nine goals and added five assists to earn a place on the All-Sunshine State Conference (SSC) Freshman Team.
Christian Carson-Banister ’13 Boston University, Lacrosse
Carson-Banister ’13 was named a United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) ThirdTeam All-American after finishing the season third in the country in save percentage (.586), as he racked up 202 saves and a 12-5 record for Boston University. In addition, he was selected as an USILA Scholar All-American, becoming the first Terrier to earn the honor.
Steven Spieth ’13
Brown University, Basketball
Spieth was named to the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA)/Capital One Academic All-America Third Team after picking up his second consecutive Academic All-District selection. The senior guard added All-Ivy First Team plaudits, becoming the first Bear to earn a spot on the first team since 2014 after averaging a team-leading 17.3 points and 6.0 rebounds per game.
Tanner Coffin ’12
Hardin-Simmons University, Soccer
A National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Second Team All-West Region and AllAmerican Southwest Conference (ASC) First Team selection, Coffin tied for the team high with five goals despite his position as a defender for the Cowboys.
J.D. Feist ’13
California Institute of Technology, Soccer
Feist ended his collegiate soccer career ranked 15th in NCAA Division III history and 20th in NCAA history with 559 career saves. He recorded 179 saves as a senior, the second highest save total in Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC) history en route to First Team All-SCIAC honors and the SCIAC Men’s Soccer Award of Distinction.
Harrison Folk ’15
Johns Hopkins University, Baseball
Folk earned CoSIDA Academic All-District II accolades and was also selected to the Centennial Academic Honor Roll. He made a team-high 17 appearances on the mound, earning a 3-0 record, one save, and a 1.31 ERA.
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Brocke Stepteau ’14
University of Hawai’i, Basketball
Dan Morris ’13
University of Maryland, Lacrosse
Starting goalkeeper for the NCAA Division I National Champion Maryland Terrapins, Morris posted a 16-3 record and 200 saves on the season. In Maryland’s 9-6 victory over Ohio State on May 29 in the title game, Morris made 11 saves, earning a spot on the NCAA All-Tournament Team while leading the Terps to their first national title since 1975.
Chris Muller ’14
University of Texas at San Antonio, Baseball A two-year starter, letter winner, and academic all-conference selection at Paris Junior College, Muller, who was selected by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 17th round of the 2017 MLB Draft, posted a 2-0 record, with four saves and a 1.72 ERA in an injuryshortened junior season.
Stepteau appeared in all 30 contests for the Warriors, and finished the season starting the team’s final 22 games at point guard. He led the team in assists (3.0 apg) and ranked fourth in the Big West Conference in assist/turnover ratio (1.7). Stepteau also led the team and ranked seventh in the conference in free throw percentage (.807). His free throw percentage of 85.1% in Big West games was third-best in the league.
John Wheeler ’14
Salisbury University, Lacrosse
Wheeler appeared in 11 games for the NCAA Division III National Champion Salisbury Sea Gulls. Wheeler graduates with a pair of national championships, helping the Gulls finish the 2017 campaign with a 22-1 record, and a 45-2 mark over the last two seasons.
Chip Goodwyn’s ’80 son, George IV (Georde), signed scholarship papers with the University of Tennessee to run cross country and track for the next four years. He graduated from Knoxville Catholic High School as the most decorated athlete ever at that school with eight state championships (3 team, 5 individual).
David Sambrano ’81 (L) has been a pilot for United Airlines for 28 years so when fellow Jesuit Dallas graduate, Joseph Campise ’13, was awarded an extremely competitive internship with United in Houston, David made sure he connected with him on several occasions. Joseph’s last trip was to Lima, Peru where he sat in the cockpit with David both ways going over the systems and checklists of the Boeing 757. “It is truly a small world and something very special to be connected to the Jesuit community.” Continued from page 58 Billy Gannon ’98 married McKenna Jones on June 3, 2016, in Dripping Springs, Texas. Jesuit alumni in the wedding party and in attendance included: (L-R) Max Miller ’98, Cullen Aderhold ’98, Kyle Young ’98, Billy Gannon ’98, Ryan D’Ambrogi ’98, Jay Pendleton ’98, Pat Dossett ’98, Joey Mongaras ’98, Tripper Trippet ’98, Max
Fairchild ’98, Ben Parkey, Drew Swedlund, and Paolo Costanzo ’98. See photo page 55. Robbie Haigh ’99 graduated with a master’s degree in energy management from UT Dallas in August 2016.
HELP JESUIT’S ARCHIVES Do you have athletic uniforms and letter jackets sitting in a cedar chest or somewhere in a closet or garage collecting dust? What about past issues of the student newspaper, scrapbooks, photos, flags, pendants, pins, and awards? PLEASE do not throw these away, and instead consider donating back to the Jesuit Dallas archives. Artifacts, photos, and film play a critical role in preserving our School’s rich history, and your contributions are both welcome and appreciated. Send all packages to the attention of Archivist. For questions, send a message to connect@jesuitcp.org. Thank you!
To submit a class note, please send an email to connect@jesuitcp.org.
Lt. Col. Peter Schnobrich ’96 and Lt. Col. Nick DiCapua ’96 attend a USAF Squadron Commanders Leadership Seminar at Langley AFB. They took command of Squadrons this past spring.
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2000s
Edward Ackels ’01 and wife, Alana Ackels, welcomed their first child, a baby girl, Isabel Rose Ackels on Nov. 1, 2016. See photo page 59. Chris Ivanovskis ’01 wants to share the details of a “big crazy event” that he is taking part in this summer. “It’s called the Mongol Rally. Along with two friends, I’m purchasing a mediocre car in London for less than $1000. On July
16th we will be attempting to drive from London to Mongolia, and then to the finish line in Russia. Our route is approximately 10-12 thousand miles through 19 countries, and will take an estimated 6 weeks to complete—if we finish. There are only three rules for the event. 1) The car must be a ridiculously under-powered 1.2L or less engine. 2) Once it starts we’re completely on our own, no support whatsoever. It’s not a race so finishing first isn’t important. The goal is to finish and see crazy parts of the world. Each
year only 80% of the teams make it to the finish line because between the start and finish are a few mountain ranges to pass, a desert, rivers without bridges, sketchy border crossings, bad roads, and the kicker is most of Mongolia isn’t paved - so no roads. If we have car problems in the middle of Uzbekistan it’s completely on us to figure out how to fix it or for that matter get home. 3) Raising money for charity; the official charity of the rally which helps preserve rain forest, and a charity of our choosing. We’ve chosen Mission 22, which helps veterans get help for brain injuries. We’re looking for sponsors to help mitigate the hefty cost of participating and to help us raise money for some great causes.” Visit www.10000miledrive. com for more details. Matthew Simon ’01 is happy to celebrate the 5th anniversary of his pediatric practice, Park Cities Pediatrics. He enjoys reconnecting with Jesuit alumni and taking care of their children. Sometimes the waiting room turns into a miniature Jesuit reunion. Matthew is happily married to Emily and lives in Dallas with their two children Henry (4), and Cecelia (2). Henry was recently accepted to Christ the King
Catholic School and looks forward to joining the Jesuit Class of 2031 in the future. Mark Sullivan ’01 and wife, Laura, had a baby girl named Olivia Grace on December 26, 2016. See photo page 59. Andrew Alexander ’02 and wife, Melissa, are celebrating the birth of their second child, Ava Katherine Alexander, born May 15, 2017 at 9 lbs. 8 oz. and measuring 23 inches long. In addition, the Alexanders are keeping busy with their first son, Aiden, who is now 2 ½ years old. Andrew is currently approaching one year in a new job with Microsoft as a technical specialist while Melissa will be celebrating 10 years with the defense contractor Raytheon. See photo page 59. Ted Dunlap ’02 married Tara Friedlander October 29, 2016 in Santa Barbara, Calif. See photo page 55. Luis Araiza ’04, after graduating from Duke’s Fuqua School of Business last May, worked for Panamplify, a startup based in Dallas. In February of this year, he joined Sendero, a management consulting firm also based in Dallas. Class Notes continued on page 66
DAVID WILLIAMS ’96 David Williams was a featured artist at the Cerulean Gallery this spring for an exhibition entitled, “An Eye Full.” Williams was one of six local and national artists whose work was included in the exhibit, which was profiled on PBS television, Amarillo’s FOX and NBC affiliates, and in the Amarillo Globe. Williams, who is a faculty member in the art department and counselor at Jesuit Dallas, works primarily in oil and watercolor. He used a pallet knife to apply the paint, creating a sense of movement and energy in his transitional landscapes. At the conclusion of the exhibition, he donated one of the pieces to a fundraiser aimed at rebuilding the ranches destroyed in March wildfires that ravaged parts of Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. The piece (pictured above) sold at live auction for $1,100. “I used to work as a hand on one of those ranches, the same property where three young people died trying to rescue some livestock,” said Williams. “It was tragic and strangely timed around the Cerulean Gallery opening. The donated piece is a painting of a field a few miles from the ranch I worked. Being able to support a meaningful cause provided a feel-good ending to what was already a really cool experience.”
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Anthony Handoyo ’09 received his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from the University of North Texas Health Science Center Texas College of of Osteopathic Medicine in May 2017. He will begin his Family Medicine Residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler where he will practice rural family medicine including emergency medicine, inpatient medicine, and obstetric care. To submit a class note, please send an email to connect@jesuitcp.org.
IN MEMORIAM o u r
Alumn i
Bernard Joseph Connolly Smith ’47 Donald Joseph Stanley ’47 Samuell Thomas Worthington Jr. ’48 Joseph B. Ameel ’49 Martin H. Currin ’49 Timothy Michael Heraty ’51 James Wilbert Bauer ’53 William Donald Manning ’57 Scott Davidson Wilmarth ’59 Raymon David Spurgin ’60 Felix “Biff” Weber ’60 Ronald Lewis Davies ’61 Frank Paul Satarino ’62 Tommy Ray Marion Sr. ’63 Joseph Harold Fellhauer ’65 Frank W. Treadwell ’65 John F. Mercher ’67 John H. Major ’74 Stephen Edward Watts II ’77 Robert T. Manriquez ’80
W i fe O f
† John Ralston ’46 Edith Ralston Dagate † Burnell Brown ’50 Helen D. Brown James LeVasseur ’58 Sharon LeVasseur † Michael Cash ’59 Martha Ann Cash Lance Emerson ’61 Carolyn Emerson James Fennell ’64 Zuzanna Fennell
Da ug h ter O f
† Bill Cox ’52 Michele Anne Cox Bill Neil ’76 Cara Neil
M othe r O f
Bill Eidt ’62 Margaret Curry Eidt Tim McAuliff ’62 Betty L. McAuliff Mike McAuliff ’63 Betty L. McAuliff Ray Rubio ’68 Dolores P. Rubio Pat Galvin ’69 Peggy Gillespie Galvin Greg Flores ’71 Consuelo Zuniga Flores Paul Galvin ’71 Peggy Gillespie Galvin John Eidt ’73 Margaret Curry Eidt Charles Galvin ’73 Peggy Gillespie Galvin Cesar Fuentes ’74 Aida Fuentes Frutos Bob Bowen ’75 Carolyn Margaret Bowen Malcolm Bordelon ’77 Ruth Bordelon Jim Murphy ’77 Elizabeth B. Murphy David Bowen ’79 Carolyn Margaret Bowen Brock Bordelon ’80 Ruth Bordelon Ed Bordelon ’81 Ruth Bordelon Jim Bowen ’81 Carolyn Margaret Bowen Tom Murphy ’81 Elizabeth B. Murphy Jim O’Malley ’81 Irma O’Malley Brian Parro ’81 Colleen Parro Baillargeon † Shawn Kennedy ’82 Rose Mary T. Kennedy Bruce Bordelon ’83 Ruth Bordelon Mike Specks ’84 Carolyn G. Specks Don Fitzmartin ’85 Tina Fitzmartin Glen Fitzmartin ’90 Tina Fitzmartin Rob MacCloskey ’90 Karen Lyndi MacCloskey Mick Kluft ’97 Cheryl Sue Kluft Nick Fennell ’98 Zuzanna Fennell Eric Kluft ’99 Cheryl Sue Kluft Matt Fennell ’00 Zuzanna Fennell
p ra y e r s
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c o n d o l e n c e s
F a t h e r Of
John DiFrancesco ’66 John Baptist DiFrancesco Javier Escobar ’69 Javier Escobar Sr. Fred Escobar ’70 Javier Escobar Sr. Pablo Escobar ’71 Javier Escobar Sr. Francisco Escobar ’72 Javier Escobar Sr. George Johnston ’72 George E. Johnston Sr. Tom Shepard ’72 Thomas W. Shepard Jr. Malcolm Tuohy ’72 Malcolm John Tuohy Sr. Chris Currin ’74 Martin Currin ’49 Randy Johnston ’74 George E. Johnston Sr. Bob Bowen ’75 Donald Bowen Mike Barry ’76 Paul E. Barry Carl Shepard ’76 Thomas W. Shepard Jr. Steve Folsom ’77 Robert S. Folsom Timothy Heraty ’77 Timothy M. Heraty ’51 Tim Johnston ’77 George E. Johnston Sr. Stephen Belli ’78 Frederick James Bonte Steven Heraty ’78 Timothy M. Heraty ’51 Vinnie Laino ’78 Vincent A. Laino Sr. David Walker ’78 William E. Walker Sr. David Bowen ’79 Donald Bowen Jim Bowen ’81 Donald Bowen Chris Johnston ’81 George E. Johnston Sr. Thomas Heraty ’82 Timothy M. Heraty ’51 Patrick Currin ’83 Martin Currin ’49 Santiago Rangel ’83 Isidoro S. Rangel Billy Risinger ’83 Billy Franklin Risinger Don Fitzmartin ’85 Senan Fitzmartin Zachary Hernandez ’87 George Hernandez Joseph Walker ’87 William E. Walker Sr. Bennett Cloud ’88 Perry W. Cloud Jr. Tommy Marion ’88 Tommy Marion Sr. ’63 Gabriel Rangel ’88 Isidoro S. Rangel John Spurgin ’88 Raymon D. Spurgin ’60 Glen Fitzmartin ’90 Senan Fitzmartin James Spurgin ’91 Raymon D. Spurgin ’60 Tony Wurst ’07 Michael Francis Wurst Jack Mercher ’14 John F. Mercher ’67
S i st e r Of
Henry Wischmeyer ’72 Cathy Newman (UA ’67) Mark Wischmeyer ’76 Cathy Newman (UA ’67) Bill Cox ’82 Michele Anne Cox Joe Cox ’83 Michele Anne Cox
B ro t h er Of
Herb Stanley ’45 Donald J. Stanley ’47 † Jim Ameel ’51 Joseph B. Ameel ’49 Eddie Stanley ’59 Donald J. Stanley ’47 Gene Bauer ’64 James W. Bauer ’53 † Don Wilmarth ’64 Scott D. Wilmarth ’59 Neil Davies ’71 Ronald Lewis Davies ’61 Nathaniel Watts ’76 Stephen E. Watts II ’77 Michael Major ’79 John H. Major ’74 Rick Manriquez ’80 Robert T. Manriquez ’80
Owen Kalis ’12 Margaret Jean Kalis Alex Leitnick ’13 Maureen Leitnick Goodman Charlie Patrick ’14 Colleen Parro Baillargeon Dennis Stoutenburgh ’14 Jean C. Anthony Jose Rivera ’16 Inocencia Alvarado Rivera Jacob Leitnick ’17 Maureen Leitnick Goodman Sean Bowen ’19 Carolyn Margaret Bowen Will Leitnick ’19 Maureen Leitnick Goodman Alex Rivera ’20 Inocencia Alvarado Rivera
Gran df ath er Of
Chrs Pierotti ’96 William E. Walker Sr. Stephen Escobar ’98 Javier Escobar Sr. Patrick Ratcliff ’98 Carl E. Hillman Jr. Michael Pierotti ’99 William E. Walker Sr. Evan Ratcliff ’00 Carl E. Hillman Jr. Clayton Neville ’03 Joseph J. Neville Billy Sladek ’03 William E. Walker Sr. Ryan Brown ’04 Donald Bowen Philip Rothermel ’04 John Rothermel Jr. Brendan Sladek ’05 William E. Walker Sr. Jeff Herman ’06 Vincent Randazzo Hart Mason ’06 William E. Walker Sr. Sam Pryor ’06 Charles A. Ling Bradley Christensen ’07 Dudley Walker Brian Sladek ’07 William E. Walker Sr. R.D. Khoury ’08 Donald G. Miller Tim Stefaniak ’08 Stanley Stefaniak Zach Walker ’08 William E. Walker Sr. Michael Yancey ’09 Walter Gabriel Eric Herman ’11 Vincent Randazzo Alex Stoutenburgh ’11 Tony P. Anthony Marty Murad ’12 Martin Currin ’49 Brian Christensen ’13 Dudley Walker Alex Gesalman ’13 Frederick James Bonte Rob Giltner ’13 Jack Ereon Patrick Johnston ’13 George E. Johnston Sr. Dennis Stoutenburgh ’14 Tony P. Anthony Sean Bowen ’19 Donald Bowen Will Risinger ’20 Billy Franklin Risinger
F ri en d Of
Rev. Louis A. Poche, S.J. (former scholastic and priest 1949-52) † deceased
G r a n dm o th er Of
Michael Zang ’88 Mary LaCroix Chris Jameson ’95 Patricia Robinson Matt Jameson ’97 Patricia Robinson † Greg Zang ’03 Mary LaCroix Ryan Brown ’04 Carolyn Margaret Bowen Max Bayman ’06 Barr Newcomer Ian Kalis ’08 Margaret Jean Kalis Eric Kalis ’09 Margaret Jean Kalis Billy O’Dwyer ’09 Biddy O’Dwyer Greg Pruss ’09 Nancy Pruss Alex Stoutenburgh ’11 Jean C. Anthony Lane Acosta ’12 Viola Acosta
We remember our deceased alumni in a special way each fall during the Alumni Memorial Mass. Visit www.jesuitcp.org/memorialmass We make every effort to reflect each passing in our community and regret any oversights that may occur. Please inform us of any losses in your immediate family. Listings received as of May 31, 2017.
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Bernard Joseph Connolly Smith ’47
Bernard Smith died Dec. 10, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years Josephine; daughters: Julia (Bryan), Teresa (David) and AnneMarie (Brant); grandchildren: Aidan, Siobhan, Grainne, Niamh, Tommy, Loretta, Oscar and Henry. He graduated from Notre Dame in 1951, Texas A&M in 1957, and received his MBA at UC Berkeley in 1976. A retired Lt. Col. in the U.S. Army, he spent most of his career as a civil engineer for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Bernard loved his family, Ireland, Notre Dame and God.
Donald Joseph Stanley ’47
Don Stanley died in his sleep Dec. 20, 2016 after a long illness. Born in Kansas, his family moved to Dallas when he was an infant. He grew up in Highland Park and attended Holy Trinity School before graduating from Jesuit. He remained lifelong friends with five Jesuit classmates known as “The Brotherhood.” An ATO, he graduated from the University of Texas in 1952 with a degree in geology. He learned the oil business from the ground up, starting with his father’s drilling company. In later years, he was a real estate broker and investor. He is preceded in death by his wife Linda whom he married in 1985.
Samuell Thomas Worthington Jr. ’48 Tom Worthington died in Dallas on Dec. 7, 2016 at the age of 85. After graduating from Jesuit, Tom obtained his B.S. and masters in civil engineering from SMU. In 1966, he married Carolyn Hutchinson, and they celebrated their 50th anniversary this spring. Tom retired from TXDOT in 1993 after 41 years of service. He served in the U.S. Navy with the Civil Engineering Corps, was stationed at Naval Air Station, Kingsville and in the Philippines. He retired from the Naval Reserve as a Commander. Tom is survived by his wife Carolyn; his children Jennifer Lamont (Peter) and Samuell T. III (Michelle); four grandchildren and one great granddaughter.
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Joseph B. Ameel ’49
Col. Joseph B. Ameel, (Ret.) passed away in his sleep after a brief illness on Feb. 16, 2017. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Betty. After graduating from University of Houston he was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Army. In 1965, Joe attended the Defense Language Institute in Monterey to learn Vietnamese prior to his first combat assignment in Vietnam. Joe retired from the Army in 1978 as a Colonel and remained in contact with many of his officers throughout his life. He worked for Avco/Lycoming and then Hughes Aircraft in Palos Verdes. After his retirement, Joe consulted with management on research, development and manufacturer of defense weapons. Then, after some three dozen moves, Joe kept his promise to Betty and they bought a home on Ocean View in Pacific Grove where they could enjoy the beautiful view and walking their two Basset Hounds.
Martin H. Currin ’49
Martin Currin passed away Jan. 18, 2017, at his home in Paris, Texas. Born in Dallas, he graduated from Oklahoma A&M in 1953, the same year he married Patricia Carolyn Brown. After serving three years as a naval officer in the Pacific Fleet, he returned to Dallas to begin a long career in real estate. He worked at Kathryn Currin Realtors, First Federal Savings and Loan and Ebby Halliday Realtors. In 1994, he retired to fulfill his life-long dream of becoming a cattle rancher. He owned and operated Rowdy Creek Ranch in Lamar County until the time of his death. Martin is survived by his loving wife of 63 years; five children; 19 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Timothy Michael Heraty ’51
Tim Heraty passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Dec. 2, 2016. Tim was born in Dallas, grew up in University Park and lived in Dallas his entire life. Tim did undergraduate and post-graduate studies at SMU in engineering and served in the U.S. Air Force. A devoted husband to his wife for almost 60 years, Tim is survived by his wife Sue. He is also survived by his four children and their spouses: Tim and Patricia Heraty; Steve and Leona Heraty; Tom and Belinda Heraty; and
Jill Heraty McKenna and Peter McKenna. He has four grandchildren: Jack Heraty, Madelyn Heraty, Margaret McKenna, and Timothy McKenna.
James Wilbert Bauer ’53
Jim Bauer of Pace, Fla. passed away on Dec. 23, 2016 surrounded by his loved ones. Born in Illinois, he moved to Dallas in 1943 and later resided in Irving and Midlothian, Texas before making Pace his final home. Jim graduated from Jesuit High School and attended St. Mary’s College in San Antonio before marrying the love of his life, Diane in 1956. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service where he worked at the Dallas Bulk Mail Center dispatch. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and served in the U.S. Marine Reserve. Jim is survived by his beloved and devoted wife of 60 years Diane Wilson Bauer; his six loving children: Cindy (Jerry) Douglas, Vickie Lisk (Bob MacDougal), James E. Bauer, Kathleen Wallace, Stephen (Sherry) Bauer, Robert (Connie) Bauer; 17 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
William Donald Manning ’57
Bill Manning passed away on Feb. 2, 2017 after years of illness. Born in Illinois, Bill was raised in Dunn Memorial Home for Boys in Dallas before graduating from Jesuit. After Bill’s service in the U.S. Marine Corps, he spent his college years at University of Dallas. Bill’s entire professional career was spent in military sales, retiring in 1998. In 2003, he and wife Peggy moved to Sun City, Texas. Bill is survived by his wife of 36 years, Peggy Scheid Manning; and their three sons: Don Manning (Debby), Blake Frye (Marty), and Brandon Frye (Mindy). Nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren loved and honored their Grandpa Sir. Bill was preceded in death by his son, William Thomas Manning.
Scott Davidson Wilmarth ’59
Scott Wilmarth was born in Dallas and passed away on May 5, 2017 in Garland, Texas. Scott is survived by his wife, Ann Langley. Scott and Ann recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary and were surrounded by family and friends. Together they raised their three boys and have enjoyed their 12 grandchildren. Scott enjoyed hunting and fishing, recounting stories of his life from his younger years, and spending time with family & friends.
He was a member of the Knights of Columbus (Council 799), ran for public office in Dallas, and also volunteered as a Big Brother. Scott loved old black & white movies and just about anything with John Wayne in it. He is also survived by his sons: Scott D. Wilmarth, Jr., John A. Wilmarth (Elvira), Paul D. Wilmarth (Laura); and step-daughter Sheree Keefer (Tom).
Raymon David Spurgin ’60
David Spurgin was born in Dallas to John Raymon Spurgin and Edna Mae Branch. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; four sons, John ’88 (Jennifer), James ’91 (Brandi), Kristofer (Andrea) and Geoffrey (Sara); six grandchildren; nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.
Felix Truman Weber ’60
Biff Weber, of Chelsea, Michigan, passed away at home on Nov. 17, 2016. Born in Dallas, Biff lived in Michigan since 1985 and was a member of the Chelsea First United Methodist Church. He was co-owner of Palmer Ford in Chelsea where he received the President’s Award from Ford as a distinguished dealer for 10 years in a row. Biff served as Chair and Co-Chair for the Chelsea Community Hospital Auction Committee for many years and on the Capital Campaign Committee for the St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea Hospital Cancer Center, in addition to being a member of Chelsea Kiwanis and Chelsea Rotary. He is survived by his wife Suzie Palmer; his children: Shaun Stiles, Trisha Stiles, John Weber and Matt Weber; the mother of his first two children, Joan StilesWeber; and two grandchildren.
Ronald Lewis Davies ’61
Ron Davies passed away Mar. 14, 2017. Following high school, Ron earned a scholarship playing baseball and later graduated from Northeast Louisiana University with a degree in business administration. After college, Ronald joined the Army and served for four years. He was honorably discharged in 1969 with the rank of Captain and received several commendation medals for his service. Back in Monroe, Ronald was the sales manager and owner of Gay’s Men’s Wear from 19691993. He had leadership roles in the Monroe Jaycee’s and Better Business Bureau. He remained active with his Jesuit alumni and planned their Golden class reunion. Survivors
include his wife of 37 years, Mary Lou Davies; children, Chris Davies and Pamela Davies; two grandchildren; and one great-grandson.
and then transform those deep sensibilities into memorable words. He could sense the presence of God anywhere, in anything, and in anyone.
Frank Paul Satarino ’62
John H. Major ’74
Frank Satarino passed away May 15, 2017 in DeSoto, Texas. He joined his beloved wife of 25 years, Olga Pineda Satarino; and step-sons, Ricardo A. Pineda and Robert L. Wuerz, to be with Our Lord and Savior. Frank proudly served our country in the U.S. Air Force and was honorably discharged at Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, Calif. During his years of service, he was stationed in Japan and reached the rank of Sergeant. Frank graduated from North Texas State University with a Bachelor of Business and went on to apply his knowledge and skill in the family businesses: Olga’s Party Supplies and Robert’s Limo Service. Prior to that, he was a manager and supervisor at Southland Corporation. He is survived by his brothers and sisters; step-daughters, Martha A. Wuerz, and Olga L. Wuerz; and numerous step-grandchildren.
Tommy Ray Marion Sr. ’63
Tommy Ray Marion Sr., passed away on Feb. 24, 2017. He had an intense passion for education, beginning at Jesuit Dallas, where he taught Spanish from 1973 until 1992 and served as Chairman of the Foreign Language Department. In 1985 Tommy was honored at the White House, under President Ronald Reagan, as one of the country’s Most Influential Teachers. Tommy began his second career at Richland College teaching Spanish for Business courses. Tommy was honored by Richland in 1995 with the Adjunct Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award. Following his retirement, he continued working part time in the International Offices. Tommy is survived by his loving spouse Ray Sablack; his two adult children from his previous marriage, Tom Marion and Carla Marion Peritz; son-in-law, Don Peritz; and two grandsons.
Joseph Harold Fellhauer ’65
Joe Fellhauer died on Jan. 29, 2017 at age 69 after a long illness. A marketing and advertising consultant he was the founder and president of Fellhauer Creative. A graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University, he majored in English, philosophy and art. He was a copywriter, advertising executive and poet. Joe was an exceptional person in many ways, not the least of which was his ability to feel deeply
John Major passed away May 1, 2017 after a long illness. He died at his home in Spring, Texas. John was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Maureen and John Major. He was recently retired from Safety Vision LLC. He is survived by his wife Mary Caka Major; children: John Major Jr., Jason Major, Travis and Kari Caka, Lynsie Caka; father, John T. Major (Marquette High School ’47); siblings: Michael J. Major ’79, David C. Major, Kim Major Barnes, Deborah M. Major, Diane Hill and Maureen A. Major. He was preceded in death by his mother Maureen J. Schuerman.
Stephen Edward Watts, II ’77
After many years of battling kidney disease and other medical issues, Stephen passed away on Jan. 15, 2017. One of seven siblings, he grew up surrounded by family and friends. He attended St. Anthony Catholic School, where the nuns knew him well. At Jesuit, he played trumpet in the Marching Band and after graduating went to Morehouse College in Atlanta. Stephen had an entrepreneurial spirit and pursued various endeavors, before joining the U.S. Postal Service, where he worked for many years. Stephen also helped at his father’s medical office assisting with administrative matters. Stephen is survived by his wife Caroline Horton; two children: Christina and Edward; and his grandson Brennan Hicks.
Roberto Tozzi Manriquez ’80
Robert Manriquez passed away Apr. 19, 2017, at his home in Grand Prairie after an 18-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Brazil, he moved to Dallas in 1968 and attended Holy Trinity Catholic School. Robert graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington with a BS in Aerospace Engineering. In 1989, he began a distinguished career of 28 years with Lockheed Martin in California, later returning to Fort Worth to work on the F-16 Fighting Falcon, and then to Grand Prairie at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control. He was extremely active with Arlington Soccer Association (ASA) as both an adult player and youth coach for each of his three children’s teams. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Shelly Manriquez; children, Samantha, Robin and Marcus.
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Continued from page 62 Vernon Mullen ’05 and wife, Kionna, are overjoyed at the birth of their baby girl, Athena Rey, born May 11, 2017. Vernon has accepted the position of front-end web developer for Ambit Energy in Dallas. See photo page 59. Andrew McDonald ’06 is happily engaged to his sweetheart, Rachael Leavitt. The two will be married in Denver, Colo. (Rachael’s hometown) on August 19, 2017. Andrew is studying to become a Lutheran pastor at Concordia Lutheran Seminary in Edmonton, Alberta. He is currently on a full-year pastoral internship (called a ‘vicarage’) in Winkler, Manitoba. His duties include assisting with worship, preaching sermons, teaching classes, and visiting members. Brooks Oliver ’06 spent this past fall teaching with West Virginia University’s study abroad ceramics program in Jingdezhen, China. He has officially accepted the position of ceramics professor and program coordinator at the University of North Texas, starting this coming academic year. Read more about Brooks on page 58. Adil Ahmed ’08, a resident physician in orthopaedic surgery at The University of South Florida, Adil continues his website to help anyone pursuing a medical degree. Visit www. medschooldeclassified.com
Jordan Goodman ’08 graduated flight school last year and is now a naval aviator MV-22B. In December he joined VMM-162, a tiltrotor squadron consisting of MV-22 Osprey transport aircraft. Kevin Kramer ’09 married Lesley Branch from Fort Worth on March 25, 2017 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. A reception followed at the Tower Club of Dallas. The wedding party included Carson Dean ’09, Eric Kalis ’09, Lauren Flores (UA ’09), Patrick Beachner ’09, Chuck Cipione ’09, Joey Kramer ’04, Tanner Davis ’13, and Jeffrey Hill ’09. See photo page 55. Adam Sheffield ’09 graduated from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School this June and begins his UTSW neurology residency later this summer.
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As part of our 75th anniversary celebration, we filmed a series of round tables through the spring and summer, arranged by decade. Revisiting memories and past events that have shaped our School and community, the result from these group discussions is a fascinating and in-depth look at the history of Jesuit Dallas.
2010s
Alex Presti ’10 graduated early from Texas Tech Law School with a JD/MBA and a business law concentration. Matthew Cortez ’13 graduated in May from the University of Arkansas. He is moving back to Dallas with his degree in finance and real estate. Evan Dittmar ’13 graduated summa cum laude from the University of Alabama and will begin medical school in the fall at UT San Antonio School of Medicine. David Radoszewski ’13 was chosen to participate in the
Benedictine Volunteer Corps of Belmont Abbey. After graduation, he will be leaving for Tanzania for eight months. David will be living at the monastery and serving in the community. He is continuing to assist others in both the spirit of the Jesuits and Benedictines.
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(L-R) John Holman ’07, Steve Guckenheimer ’06 and Richard Devero ’09 on stage at the 20th Annual SCHMIDT & STACY Crawfish Boil
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2017 HOMECOMING WEEKEND 75 YEAR CELEBRATION OCTOBER 26 Distinguished Prayer Service OCTOBER 27 Homecoming Football Game OCTOBER 28 Alumni Family Day at Jesuit Homecoming Concert at Gilley’s OCTOBER 29 Alumni Memorial Mass and Brunch