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Thanks to the generosity of EarthX founder and environmentalist Trammell S. Crow, Jesuit Dallas transformed its information commons into a dynamic and interactive space for learning with Science On a Sphere, a massive, global display system that uses computers and video projectors to display planetary data onto a giant animated globe. Developed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the sphere was on loan to the School following Earthx2019 for the end of the spring and summer semesters. Over 1,800 data sets from various satellites and moored instruments provided animated demonstrations of migration, air traffic, climate change, transmittable diseases, natural disasters, light pollution, plate movements, and so much more.

In addition to studying real-time satellite maps, students were able to explore the surface of other planets and moons, and even get a detailed view of the Death Star, the most famous superweapon from a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away!

“Science On a Sphere is just an unbelievable tool and resource,” exclaimed Dr. Ben Kirby ’00, Assistant Principal for Academics.

“It’s been neat to watch our students engage with it; navigating to different parts of the world without physically moving. Our AP environmental science classes were instantly enamored, while marine biology and the Higher Achievement Program were able to make great use of it throughout the summer. We have wanted to maximize this tool for as long as we had it, and we were excited to be able to share this technology with neighboring schools and students from underserved communities. Many of our seniors missed out on this incredible opportunity given the timing of the year, so it would be a dream to get it back one day when we could engage with it even further.”

Science On a

TODAY (USPS #15660) issue #019 Summer 2019 is published quarterly by Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas. 12345 Inwood Road, Dallas TX. 75244-8094. Mail at Periodical Postage Prices at Dallas, TX 75260. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to “TODAY” at Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas, Advancement Office, 12345 Inwood Road, Dallas, TX 75244-8094.

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Around Campus

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Jesuit Dallas Museum

10 Ranger Connection 11 Campus Buzz 13 Course Spotlight 14 Celebration Auction 17 Sports Hall of Fame 19 President’s Reception 20 Foundation 29 Graduation 38 Athletics Year In Review

43 Class Notes 55 In Memoriam

Sphere 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

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 Dallas Community James A. Soich ’04 Vice President of Operations & CFO William L. Antes II Vice President of Advancement Executive Director of the Jesuit Foundation

SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2019-20 Chairman: Edwin S. Bell, Jr.

Trustees: William L. Antes II; Michael A. Earsing; Rev. Carlos D. Esparza, S.J. ’98; Catherine Foxworth; Thomas E. Garrison ’92; Rev. Francis W. Huete, S.J.; Michael J. Marz ’74; Kathleen A. Muldoon; Rev. Robert Murphy III, S.J.; Clinton B. Shouse; Rev. Walter T. Sidney, S.J.; James A. Soich ’04; Michael F. Terry; Kathy Williams

JESUIT FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2019-20 Chairman: Kathleen A. Muldoon

Trustees: William L. Antes II; Jimmy W. Archie II ’93; Edwin S. Bell, Jr.; Timothy L. Dove ’75; Michael A. Earsing; Janiece Evans-Page; Deborah Gibbins; Aimee Baillargeon Griffiths; Thomas J. Hever ’78; Douglas J. Lattner ’69; Joseph M. Manogue; David T. Moran; John W. Morsbach III ’88; Stephanie S. Phillips; Jon Piot; Joseph V. Popolo, Jr.; Aileen M. Pratt; Jeffrey Prendergast; Bill L. Sladek, Sr. ’78; John J. Stephens; Stephen G. Suellentrop General Counsel: David M. Rosenberg

ADVANCEMENT STAFF

Joelle Abi-Habib Gift Officer Suzanne Armstrong Gift Processor Jan Deck Events Coordinator Selina Estrada Video Production Specialist James Kramer Director of Communications Rosann Mack Assistant Director of Communications Sean McMullen ’96 Director of Alumni Relations Griffin Miller ’13 Digital Media Specialist Bryan Montgomery Sports Information Director Maureen Nawalaniec Director of Gift Planning and Endowment Accounting Stephanie Nelson Administrative Assistant to Vice President Candice Price Graphic Designer John Sabine Principal Gifts Officer Pat Sayers Celebration Auction and MAGIS Golf Classic Coordinator Shelly Schutze Advancement Services Coordinator Trent Stephens Gift Officer

Students pause for a photo during a service immersion trip to Guatemala. Partnering with a community development non-profit agency, members of the Jesuit community aim to improve the health and well-being of the mainly Mayan population in 35 villages across the Lake Atitlan region.

While each school year “ends” with us sending another wonderful group of young men out into the world, life at Jesuit Dallas continues with barely a pause. We are blessed to have a vibrant academic, service, and cultural immersion program that takes our students to places all over the world. These positive and formative encounters that our young men bring back to Dallas highlight not only the changes that were made in their hearts through each experience, but also the many lives that have been affected as a result of the relationships made with our global neighbors.

And just as we are celebrating the accomplishments of the men from the Class of 2019 as they go off to change the world as Men for Others, and offering life-changing summer experiences to our current students, we are also welcoming the new Class of 2023 into our halls. Summer classes are filled with both incoming freshmen and upperclassmen; camp activity reflects the scope and commitment of our extracurricular program; and middle-school students in the Higher Achievement Program are getting their first taste of Jesuit.

One of the ways a Jesuit school is evaluated is through an instrument called Our Way of Proceeding: Standards and Benchmarks for Jesuit Schools in the 21st Century. One of the standards states that a Jesuit school is marked by a pedagogy that engages the world through a careful analysis of context in dialogue with experience, always open to evaluation through reflection for the sake of action. I like this standard of Jesuit education for it does a good job of encapsulating all that goes on—and not just during the regular school year; learning, helping, growing, praying, all wrapped up in the guise of summer.

Jesuit Dallas begins every school year with the Mass of the Holy Spirit, one of the oldest traditions observed by the Society of Jesus, and an invocation of the Holy Spirit to assist all members of academia in their pursuit of knowledge and wisdom. It is my hope and prayer that the Holy Spirit will continue to guide our graduates as they strive to be not only the best in the world, but the best for the world. We also pray that the Holy Spirit will be in the hearts and minds of all our students, especially the Class of 2023 as they begin their Jesuit formational journey.

Have a wonderful summer.

Blessings,

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

Michael A. Earsing

Around Campus...

Jesuit Students Lauded for Water Conservation Research Ethan Gan-Dy ’19 (pictured left) and Andrew Brannon ’19 were recognized for their innovative proposals fostering urban water conservation at the fifth annual Dallas Environmental Education Initiative summit and will receive competitive funding to continue their research. Gan-Dy was awarded second place for his water conservation soil project and Brannon earned third place for his faucet conservation project.

Dallas EEI is a partnership between the City of Dallas Water Conservation Division and the Sanitation Department. Hundreds of experimental projects from students across the metroplex are submitted each year where they are reviewed and judged by university professors and water conservation professionals.

Gan-Dy and Brannon will present the results of their on-going research at next year’s summit.

Students Selected for National Ceramics Exhibition Rising Jesuit seniors, John Hibbs (pictured right) and Cole Lenzen, were featured in the 22nd annual National K-12 Ceramic Exhibition in Minneapolis.

Designed to showcase the best K-12 ceramic work made in the country, the exhibition takes place in a different city each year in conjunction with the annual conference of The National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA). Hibbs and Lenzen’s work, titled “Green-Horse Hair Vase” and “Small Pitcher,” respectively, were selected for inclusion out of over 1160 pieces submitted.

“I’ve only had one other student get into the K-12 show, so the chance to have two in the same year is incredibly small,” shared long-time ceramics instructor, Raymond Ochs. “John and Cole gave me their ideas on what they wanted to achieve for the semester and worked to those goals. They even purchased a potter’s wheel and continued to work on their craft outside of the clay lab. I was very pleased to see their hard work rewarded with this opportunity.”

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Stefanie Boyle

John Sabine

Chemistry & Forensic Science Teacher

HOBBIES Cooking/baking, attempting

pinterest ideas, enjoying the outdoors, traveling

BEST THING ABOUT JESUIT Seeing the brotherhood in action when young men are helping each other. For me, personally, I enjoy being able to work alongside people that are not only my co-workers but also my friends

FAVORITE MOVIE Ace Ventura, Gattaca, The Notebook

BEST BOOK I EVER READ The Giver in 7th grade

Principal Gifts Officer

HOMETOWN New Hyde Park, N.Y. HOBBIES Golf, skiing, reading, service

FAVORITE MOVIE Annie Hall BEST BOOK I EVER READ Man’s

Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl

BOOK I AM CURRENTLY READING

Faithful Dissent by Catholic theologian Charles Curran.

THREE WORDS PEOPLE USE TO DESCRIBE ME Positive, kind and loyal PERSON I’D MOST LIKE TO MEET

Unexpected by Christine Caine—it’s about how to embrace your faith through life’s challenges

Both sets of my grandparents were immigrants. I never met my Italian grandparents or my Irish grandfather.

I’d like to meet these people

THREE WORDS PEOPLE USE TO DESCRIBE ME Honest, caring,

Springsteen

BOOK I AM CURRENTLY READING

determined

PERSON I’D MOST LIKE TO MEET

My grandfather, who passed away years before I was born. I would like to know more about him and what he was like

FAVORITE MUSICAL ARTIST

George Strait, Justin Timberlake, Alicia Keys – depends on the genre and my mood

FAVORITE FOOD

My mom’s homemade biscuits & gravy

BEST ADVICE I EVER RECEIVED

My dad is great at giving advice and I have many tokens of advice from him.

One of my favorites is: “Money isn’t everything. Be sure to put deposits in your memory bank too”

MY FAVORITE POSSESSION IS

My wedding ring and all that it symbolizes as well as the rings etched with my daughters’ names

WILDEST DREAM My husband and I

own and operate a private investigation company that also performs forensics testing

NOBODY KNOWS I am very competitive and LOVE game shows! I would love to be on The Amazing Race!

WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO LIVE

Bermuda, but only if all of my extended family could be there too

WHAT’S YOUR SUPERPOWER?

I would be omnilinguistic. Languages are fascinating to me and I would love to know and understand them all

FAVORITE MUSICAL ARTIST

Bruce

HISTORICAL FIGURE YOU IDENTIFY WITH Abraham Lincoln FAVORITE FOOD Pasta!

BEST ADVICE I EVER RECEIVED

“Remember, when others offend you, you want justice; but, when you offend others, you seek their mercy.”

MY MOTTO IS Mercy and Love MY FAVORITE POSSESSION IS

Maybe my Spiro Agnew watch, which those of a “certain age” may remember

WILDEST DREAM in Sonoma, Calif.

Owning a vineyard

PROUDEST MOMENT

Watching our children, John and Kathleen, grow into the good people that they have become

Charles Hinton, Jr. Building & Grounds Attendant, Athletic Coach

NICKNAME Squeaky HOMETOWN Galveston HOBBIES Coaching track FIRST JOB Bus boy FAVORITE JESUIT TRADITION, WHY Special Games; so much joy

BEST THING ABOUT JESUIT Men for Others

WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU ARE NOT WORKING Enjoying my family FAVORITE MOVIE Remember the Titans

BEST BOOK I EVER READ To Kill a Mockingbird

FAVORITE SUBJECT IN SCHOOL Math

THREE WORDS PEOPLE USE TO DESCRIBE ME Honest, true, independent

PERSON I’D MOST LIKE TO MEET Tom Landry

FAVORITE MUSICAL ARTIST Tupac HISTORICAL FIGURE YOU IDENTIFY WITH Martin Luther King FAVORITE FOOD Hamburgers BEST ADVICE I EVER RECEIVED Believe in yourself

MY MOTTO IS I can, I will, and I do.

MY FAVORITE POSSESSION IS Life WILDEST DREAM To go to a foreign country

NOBODY KNOWS

PROUDEST MOMENT When the

MY PERFECT DAY IS

NOBODY KNOWS I’m shy MY PERFECT DAY IS When the world

I starred in a television commercial with Tony Award winning actress, Carol Channing Breakfast with Therese, John M. and Kathleen in San Francisco and, depending upon the season, heading off to hike in The Headlands or ski in the Sierra Nevada

I WISH I KNEW HOW TO Play guitar IF I WON THE LOTTERY, I WOULD

Establish a non-profit to provide Catholic elementary school, high school and collegiate scholarships for children of refugee families

CHILDHOOD AMBITION FM radio DJ WHAT’S YOUR SUPERPOWER? A positive calm in all situations

basketball team won district this year

has no problems

I WISH I KNEW HOW TO Fly a plane IF I WON THE LOTTERY, I WOULD Build a track facility

WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO LIVE? Africa

BEST VACATION When my wife and I went to Las Vegas for my birthday

FONDEST MEMORY

Seeing Jesuit football beat Skyline for the first time

CHILDHOOD AMBITION

To be a coach

Chris Hill Honored with Work of Heart Award Most famous for commanding the sideline at Jesuit basketball games where he has authored 255 victories and led the Rangers to the postseason every year since becoming

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excellence in Catholic education in the Diocese of Dallas.

Nominated from within the Jesuit community, Hill’s

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head coach in 2008, Chris Hill was honored by The Catholic Foundation with the Work of Heart Award, which recognizes

recognition had nothing to do with his success on the hardwood, but rather his reputation as an inspiring role model for the School’s students and teachers. “Coach Hill has the heart of a servant leader,” read his nomination.

“He continually searches for opportunities to innovate, grow, and improve. He brings a joy to his work that is contagious, and sets an example for the students and staff of how to find balance in being a great teacher, coach, father, brother, and husband.”

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Community Days MAGIS Golf Classic Sons of Alums Breakfast Homecoming Football (vs. McKinney) 26 Alumni & Family Day 26 Homecoming Concert 27 Alumni Memorial Mass

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3 Jesuit Ursuline Christmas Concert 5-7 Knights of Columbus Bob Stras Dallas Classic Basketball Tournament

7 JWA Christmas Bazaar 15 Adopt-a-Family

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Records Fall in Historic Season for Jesuit Dallas Debate The debate team is one of Jesuit’s most enduring and successful extracurricular activities. Ranked among the nation’s top programs nearly every decade since the 1940s, the Rangers scripted one of their most impressive campaigns ever this past year with an unparalleled display of depth at the state and national level.

All dates subject to change.

Check www.jesuitdallas.org for up-to-date information.

Qualifying a historic eight teams for the Texas Forensic Association State Championships, Jesuit Dallas placed a record six teams in the top 20. A state-best 12 Jesuit debaters earned all-state recognition, while the School extended its streak of placing at least one team in the top 20 to 20 years, the longest streak of any school in the state. In addition to the team awards, seven Jesuit debaters, led by Jack Moore ’19 (3rd), Chris Tran ’19 (4th), and Adam Hall ’20 (6th), earned top 20 individual speaker awards out of over 200 competitors. No other school in the state had more than three debaters in the top 20.

The team maintained its momentum at the National Debate Coaches Association National Championships where Jesuit Dallas was one of only three schools in the country to place three teams in the top 32 of the preliminary rounds. The teams of Riler Holcombe ’19 and Moore, Jack Griffiths ’19 and Garrett Nagorzanski ’20, and Hall and Pete Weigman ’19 all finished in the top 20, marking just the second time

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.

in School history that Jesuit has had three teams finish in the top 20 at nationals.

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An Encounter at the Border

By Tucker Redding, S.J.

Iron beams jet out of the ground and high into the air. They line up one by one as far as the eye can see in either direction. The wall makes its mark on the land and creates a line that would otherwise be invisible. This is our students’ first encounter with the border between El Paso and Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. Their second encounter comes soon thereafter when two children on the other side of the fence run up to greet us. Pointing to their homes a short distance away while showing and sharing their newborn puppies, the children were filled with unbridled joy to visit with our boys.

Most of our students made the trip to see the border for themselves, and this friendly, innocent encounter was not what they expected to find.

Earlier this year, 12 students and five faculty members from Jesuit Dallas participated in the Encuentro Project, a collaborative ministry of the Jesuits of El Paso, the Marist Brothers, and the Hope Border Institute. The program is meant to give people an encounter (encuentro) at the border. Jesuit Dallas, which was the first high school to participate in the program, toured the El Paso area, attended presentations on Catholic Social Teaching and immigration policy, and met and served the migrant community.

One of the most significant experiences of the trip was the students’ eight-hour shift at Loretto House, which is a shelter for migrants that have been granted asylum in the United States. Every migrant that enters the shelter has spent an extended amount of time reaching the border, has been through an exhaustive interview process, and will spend just a single night in this shelter before travelling to their sponsor in the United States. While the regular shelter volunteers worked tirelessly to secure transportation for every migrant, many of our students engaged in small odd jobs around the shelter; folding linens; cleaning showers; preparing cots in rooms. What they may not have realized at the time is that they were handling the first clean sheets that many of the migrants had felt in months, making dignified spaces for them to wash, and preparing rooms where families could have a safe place to sleep. They set out a welcome mat to let their brothers and sisters know that they were not alone, they were welcomed, and they were loved.

Encounters with the migrants often included many harrowing stories detailing the dangers and reasons for displacement: family members killed; houses burned to the ground; cartels threatening to take their children. I distinctly remember one little boy who spoke an indigenous language that none of our students could understand. Luckily, play and laughter isn’t bound by barriers in language. As it turned out many of this little boy’s family members had been killed. He was running with his father and spent many cold nights tucked into his father’s shirt for warmth; it was the first time that he had eaten in days. What our students didn’t realize while they were playing with this little boy, who they thought was the happiest little boy in the world, was that their faces were the first friendly faces that he had seen in months, besides his own father’s. The laughter that they heard was the first time he had laughed and smiled in a long time.

Using your phone or tablet click the QR code to the left to watch the Jesuitproduced film, “Stranger Welcomed,” covering the 2019 Encuentro Project.

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A lesson for our students, as well as us all, is to never underestimate the power that we have to help another person feel like a human being. A smile, a listening ear, or a silly game can all be the vehicle used to make a person feel loved and welcomed. The entire point of the Encuentro Project is to give people these kinds of encounters. Our students were able to move past the news headlines and ideological arguments of migration to an exchange motivated by compassion and friendship with an understanding that we are all God’s children.

JE S UI T DAL L AS MU S EU M

Museum Makes Award-Winning Acquisition

The Jesuit Dallas Museum is unique not only because it is one of the few to exist within a school, but because the size and scope of the collection is far more expansive than any other comparable art museum in the country. Over 600 works of art spanning 2,000 years fill hallways, classrooms, courtyards, offices, and other spaces on campus. The JDM added a number of pieces to the collection this past year, including a famous black and white photograph titled, “The Brotherhood,” by award-winning photographer, Gail Nogle.

“The Brotherhood,” which depicts a group shot from Maha Kumbh Mela–a Hindu festival in Prayag, India, that is attended by more than 80 million people and held only once every 12 years–received the Gold Medallion Award in 2018 from the American Society of Photographers and also captured a Gold medal in the photojournalism category at the World Photographic Cup. The photo was first presented to the Jesuit Dallas community during Nogle’s on-campus exhibition, Painting with a Camera.

“We are so pleased to have “The Brotherhood” as a new addition to the collection,” exclaimed director of the Jesuit Dallas Museum, Elizabeth Hunt-Blanc. “Gail’s passion has taken her around the world photographing amazing events and places. “The Brotherhood” enriches our student’s education and will be featured in the Museum’s various tours including, photography, art appreciation, world religion, and others.”

ArtQuest 2019 For the third consecutive year, the Museum of Biblical Arts served as the location for ArtQuest, the premier annual community event for the Jesuit Dallas Museum. The event, which is open to anyone in the community, was attended by several hundred patrons, docents, and friends, and included a silent auction, self-guided tours of the museum, and a public exhibition by the most recent recipient of the Andrew Bark ’98 Memorial Scholarship, Will Courtney ’19.

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Key figures in the Ranger Connection’s history, including former and current store managers, celebrate the new store’s grand opening. From L-R, David Berend, Patti Smith, Laura O’Neal, Jackie Wilson, Karen Mungioli, Mary Ann Wernick, Mary Brooks, Debra Tullis, Melissa Tehan, and Mike Earsing.

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ranger connection

Former managers and friends gathered in late spring for the ribbon cutting and dedication of the new Ranger Connection, the official spirit store of Jesuit Dallas.

Nestled neatly in Xavier Mall, the new storefront gives the impression of a building that has long been there, but those there from the start have marveled at the remarkable change.

When the Ranger Connection first opened for business on Aug. 27, 1994, the store was located in a small closet.

Among the initial items sold were t-shirts and caps, many featuring the once iconic Pistol Pete (Warner Bros. would say Yosemite Sam) emblem.

The growth of the School necessitated a bigger commitment to spirit wear, and over the years the store grew more sophisticated and inventory expanded. The 2001 school year introduced credit card transactions; a women’s line of t-shirts as well as kid’s clothes were being sold for the first time in 2002; and on Feb. 10, 2015, the Ranger Connection launched a dedicated online store. Today’s store features hundreds of items, including clothing of all types, and tons of accessories and gifts.

Twenty-five years mostly spent occupying a storage space within the cafeteria, renovations on campus and an emphasis on strengthening campus security prompted a relocation of the Ranger Connection to a space on campus independent of the main school, resulting in a much-larger footprint, and a secured and customer-friendly store front.

Never has it been easier to show your Jesuit pride.

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My son who is class of 2023 and I are extremely excited to be part of the Jesuit family. @Michelle Nicole Stillings

Almost time to celebrate the juniors @jesuitdallas #CrossMass #AMDG @JesuitDallasCM

Thank you to Sam Henrion, a Boy Scout from Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas, who created this amazing “Little Library” outside of The Notre Dame School of Dallas. It looks amazing! #NoLimitsJustPossibilities @Notre Dame School of Dallas

Beautiful day to walk around the campus at Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas and do a little shopping... Some of the best days of my life. @JamieWilliams

What an amazing moment! Thank you to everyone @jesuitdallas and beyond for your unwavering support for us these past four years! #AMDG #Graduation2019 @TheWillNorris1

We are thankful for the Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas students who set aside time to come to the Hope Garden and become part of the Austin Street Center community. #HelpThemHome @AustinStreetCenter

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Just got an email from @jesuitdallas -Jack Eifert has died. He taught at Jesuit for 58 years & was a testament to everything great about the school. Had him for Computer Applications; he always had random trivia about the world. We called him “Cactus Jack”--I’m not sure why. AMDG @G_Rawlings

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Cheryl Joyner Named JWA Woman of the Year The Jesuit Dallas community expressed its deepest appreciation to Cheryl Joyner at the JWA Spring Luncheon honoring the JWA Woman of the Year and mothers of The Class of 2019 at the Park Cities Club earlier this spring.

Joyner (pictured center), who serves on the Jesuit Foundation Development Committee, Capital Campaign Committee and Scholarship Selection Committee, joined the Jesuit Women’s Auxiliary in 2002 and immediately made an impact as a Mentor Mom, co-chair of the Mother/Son Brunch (2003-06), and as a member of the Celebration Auction underwriting committee.

She co-chaired the 2008 Celebration Auction and from 2009-16, served on the School’s Board of Trustees.

Esteemed STARS Program Welcomes Jesuit Seniors Three rising seniors will continue the rich legacy of Jesuit students who have passed through the prestigious and highlycompetitive STARS (Science Teacher Access to Resources at Southwestern) program. Established to improve the quality of science education in Texas, STARS is a unique program globally and has made UT Southwestern Medical Center’s vast educational resources available to middle and high school teachers and students.

This summer, Ermias Belay (pictured right) will be working under Dr. Dayoung Oh and Xuenan Sun researching obesity/diabetes and the effects on mice; Jack Casey (center) will conduct cognitive behavioral testing of genetically altered mice under mentor Dr. Genevieve Konopka; and William Nickols (left) will be facilitating research in biochemistry with Dr. Yunsun Nam, specifically non-coding DNA. The students will present their conclusions at Southwestern at the end of the summer.

“The STARS summer research program is an unparalleled experience for undergraduate students, let alone high school students,” expressed Max Von Schlehenried ’06, who is a member of Jesuit’s science faculty and moderator of the medical society. “Jesuit’s STARS participants have routinely been asked back to work in the labs in which they were originally placed, now as paid employees. They are working on real research that is eventually published, often with their names included in the publication. There is no program like it in biomedicine. Not only that, it is at one of the foremost medical research institutions in the United States.”

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Jazz History and Improvisation I and II Instructor:

Donovan Putnam

Course Description:

Students will explore beginner, intermediate, and advanced techniques used in improvising and performing jazz music. Throughout the semester students cover music reading, chord structure, scales, and melodic and rhythmic construction. All instruments such as piano, guitar, bass, any wind instrument, and percussion are welcome, however, each student will begin scales and chords on keyboard. Jazz history is also covered, including famous historical figures, performances, and their cultural and social impact of the time.

Credit:

1/2 Fine Arts credit

Course Work:

All students will begin playing scales and chord progressions (II7, V7, I7) on piano with a rhythm section backing track accompaniment. Blues chords and scales will also be introduced followed by playing jazz charts with chords and melodies. Jazz drum set and rhythm percussion will also be covered. In addition to listening assignments, students will give power point presentations on the life and music of various historical jazz musicians.

Beyond the Classroom:

Performance opportunities include the Fall/Spring concerts and events such as ArtQuest, President’s Reception, and Open House.

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“Thanks so much to each of you for taking this cruise,” said 2019 Celebration Auction Chair Mary Anne Walters. “Because of your generosity, nearly one quarter of all Jesuit Dallas students are able to receive critical financial assistance that will allow them to realize their full potential as they grow into Men for Others.” A fun and memorable evening for the entire Jesuit Dallas community, the 36th annual Celebration Auction raised $723,309.84 in support of need-based tuition assistance.

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The Legend of Cactus Jack According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the average tenure for a secondary school teacher is approximately eight years. Jesuit Dallas ranks far ahead of the national average, but the School has never known and may never again experience an investment from one of its educators like Robert John “Jack” Eifert, who retired from Jesuit in 2014 after 58 years of service as a teacher, administrator, and coach.

A graduate of St. Xavier High School and Xavier University in Cincinnati, Eifert had just completed his service in the U.S. Army at Ft. Hood when he was hired by then-Jesuit High School. Joining the Jesuit faculty seven years before the School’s transition from Oak Lawn to Inwood Road, Eifert began his unequaled and legendary tenure as a social studies teacher before filling a myriad of roles on campus to include: history and economics teacher; freshman football, basketball and baseball coach; assistant varsity football coach; tennis coach; business manager for the athletic department; driver education instructor; and assistant to the assistant principal. Earning the nickname “Cactus Jack,” campus lore has it that Eifert was also responsible for removing the birds and other unwanted rodents that would find their way through open windows into the gymnasium on the top floor of the original school. In 1974 he became superintendent of buildings and grounds, and in 1985 he went back to the classroom to assist in the newly developed computer program, eventually teaching computer applications.

From 1974-95, Eifert kept his hands in the sports program by serving as the public address announcer at all Jesuit home football games and track meets. In addition to being a 2001 inductee into the Jesuit Dallas Sports Hall of Fame, Eifert received the Hal F. Tehan Award for excellence in education in 1995. In 2006, he was presented with the Work of Heart Award from the Catholic Foundation, and in 2008, was honored with the President’s Distinguished Service Award as well as an honorary diploma from Jesuit Dallas for his lifetime of service. In recognition of his unparalleled contribution to the School and its students, the press box at Postell Stadium was renamed in his honor following his retirement. A man of faith and family, Eifert passed away on Feb. 12, 2019, leaving behind his beloved wife of 57 years, Judy; daughters, Linda, Mikki, and Sandy; and the thousands of Jesuit Dallas alumni whose lives he touched in over a half-acentury of devotion to the school he loved so much.

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Matt Delzell ’99

Matthew Thompson ’09

Jeff Fellows ’97

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The Rangers are historically one of the strongest high school athletic programs in

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the state, having won 124 state championships, and a state-best 67 boy’s district titles since joining the UIL in 2003. Four men that have shaped that remarkable legacy were among those inducted at this year’s Blue & Gold Banquet honoring

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the Jesuit Dallas Sports Hall of Fame. This year’s class included national champion swimmer Matthew Thompson ’09, MLS all-star and Manchester United alum Kenny Cooper ’03, All-American lacrosse standout Jeff Fellows ’97, and basketball star Matt Delzell ’99. The evening also honored one of the fathers of the Alumni Letterman’s Club, John Boykin ’53, as the 2019 recipient of the Gold Ranger Award.

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Jeremiah E. Lenihan Award | Valerie Souders The Elaine Henrion Award | Maureen Miramontes The Rev. Robert Tynan, S.J. Faculty Award | Raymond Ochs The Michael Grimshaw Family Award | Chris Patterson ’08 The Cecil Green Faculty Award | Liz Bramlett The Audrey & James E. Jack Humanities Award | TJ Howard ’08 The Joseph C. Mulhern, S.J. Award | Maureen Nawalaniec The Francis Xavier, S.J. Award | Ky Vu The Peter Faber, S.J. Award | Jonathan Alexander The Tehan Family Faculty Award | Ian Berry ’07

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PRESIDENT ’S RECEPTION

A fitting capstone to another extraordinary year, the energy at the 2019 President’s Reception demonstrated why it is one of our most cherished celebrations on the calendar. The evening provided an opportunity to thank our most loyal donors and

service leaders, while Tim Dove ’75 took center stage as recipient of the Distinguished Alumnus Award.

Held at the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre, presentations were made to recognize leadership in all areas of service to Jesuit.

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS AWARD - Timothy L. Dove ’75 JESUIT DALLAS FOUNDATION - Doug Lattner ’69 JESUIT DALLAS ALUMNI BOARD - Frank Marshall ’83 PARENT’S CHALLENGE DRIVE - Stuart Schutze ’89 CELEBRATION AUCTION - Mary Anne Walters JESUIT WOMEN’S AUXILIARY - Lillian Curran ADOPT-A-FAMILY - Sharon McNearney

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Jesuit Foundation Annual Endowment Awards The Jesuit Dallas Foundation awards merit-based scholarships each year to selected rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Through these scholarships, $127,800 was granted to the recipients in recognition of 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.

UNDERCLASSMEN CONVOCATION

Freshmen Haggerty Math/Science Academic Scholarship: John Archer, Patrick Bennett, Jack DeGroote, Nick Evanich, Jack Krueger, Francisco Lorenzo, Ike Pawsat, Derek Zhang Freshman Man for Others Award: Joe Staubach Beverly and John M. Dietschy, Sr. Science Award: Aarin Jain Sophomore Haggerty Math/Science Academic Scholarship: Jason Davis, Sergio Lopez-Elizondo, Holland Ernst, Peter Nguyen, William Rudnicki, Ryan Schurr, Andrew Sherman, Carter Williams

JUNIOR CONVOCATION

Haggerty Math/Science Academic Scholarship: Aaron Aldinger, Frank Ashmore, Ryan Brown, Ashton Casey, Jack Casey, John Corrales, Samuel Dayton, Silas Hartman, Marshall Mann, Will Nickols, Dan O’Brien, Matthew Owens, Rawley Schott, JJ Tellez, Matthew Yerrington Scott McWhorter ’93 Memorial Scholarship: Ford Buckner Andrew W. Bark ’98 Memorial Scholarship: Jack Mandell Henrion Award: Matthew Freeman

Sophomore Man for Others Award: Jordan Lawlar

Dean Oliver Clarke ’94 Memorial Scholarship: Jalon Mack

Guy Delaney Class of 2020 Memorial Scholarship: Patricio Boy

James M. Collins Citizenship Award: Jacob Clarkson, Trevlan MacGregor Frank Guida ’02 Memorial Scholarship: John Sample T.J. Martinez, S.J. Memorial Scholarship: Sam Dayton Bachendorf Scholarship: Nolan Sledge Louis Kramer Memorial Scholarship: Dan O’Brien The Dorsey Science Honor Award: Bryan Bowling Shannon Family Scholarship: Trevlan MacGregor Shakespeare Award: Will Florer Junior Man for Others Award: Liam Leahy

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THE DELL PERFORMANCE CENTER: JESUIT’S IRON KINGDOM

At 9,000 square feet and with its high ceilings and window walls overlooking Jesuit’s outdoor fields and the Dallas skyline, the Dell Performance Center is one of the most stunning facilities on Jesuit’s 34-acre campus. Serving as home for athletic performance at the School, the size of the facility and scope of the program has marked its status as a prime destination on campus tours and a hub of student activity throughout the day. Thanks to the wonderful generosity of Laura Dell and J.D. Dell, the Dell Performance Center was a signature accomplishment of the We Are Jesuit campaign. On June 3, 2019, the facility was formally dedicated.

“Just as more than 70% of the young men at Jesuit Dallas participate in one or more athletic endeavors, my sons Nick ’12 and Eric ’15 were involved in sports and really enjoyed not only the sports themselves but, more importantly, the friendships and comradery they experienced through their participation,” offered J.D. Dell. “The opportunity to enhance the program for current and future Rangers through a best-in-class training facility really resonated with me. Not only does a healthy body complement and promote a sharp and productive mind, but training and participation in athletics also teaches invaluable life skills like discipline, teamwork, perseverance, and resiliency. These skills transcend sports and are critical to success in every aspect of academics, service, and life.”

Athletics is the largest extracurricular department on campus, and the athletic performance program provides a necessary support mechanism for Jesuit’s student athletes. Jesuit Dallas was the first school in Texas to be honored by The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, while the program has been a recipient of the NSCA’s Strength of America Award seven consecutive years. The program has been a model for other secondary schools and universities by placing a strong emphasis on the psychological and nutritional aspects of athletic performance in addition to a scientifically-proven approach to traditional strength and conditioning.

“Studies have shown the mind and body are inter-related and that physical exercise is a critical part of mental and psychological well-being,” stated Laura Dell. “I saw tremendous growth in Nick and Eric throughout their years at Jesuit.

Jesuit allowed my sons, and all boys who attend, the opportunity to explore their limits intellectually, physically and spiritually in an environment where teachers, faculty and staff understand young men and want to help them succeed. The performance center is a wonderful resource and will contribute to improving the overall health of the School’s student body.”

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The plaque commemorating the dedication reads, “For our sons, Nick ’12 (pictured left) and Eric ’15, and all other Jesuit Rangers, we wish for each of them a sound body, a sound mind and an open heart. For the greater glory of God, Laura Dell & J.D. Dell.”

Forever burdened by the tragedy of losing a child far too young in life, Jim Snodgrass ’65 and his wife, Sally Ann, have set out to preserve the memory of their dear son, while making a gift to Jesuit that will transform the lives of future students.

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Jimmy Tobias Snodgrass Math Science Endowment Fund Will Support Future Scholars

Attending high school in Colorado, Jimmy Tobias Snodgrass enrolled at University of California, Berkeley, where he rose to the top of his class as a math major. Following his graduation, he began work at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, one of the nation’s premier laboratories known for conducting scientific research for the United States Department of Energy. Although Jimmy was late to realize his academic talents, from a young age he maintained a strong passion for skateboarding and eventually pursued the sport on a semi-professional basis. When he was offered a job by Ermico Enterprises, which is known throughout the world as a leading skateboard manufacturer, Jimmy described the opportunity as his dream job.

“Jimmy was a mentor of young people,” shared Jim Snodgrass. “He helped build a skate park in Oakland, and would give away skateboards and work with kids on his many trips to Asia and South America. He knew of Jesuit through me, and of the values that are instilled by the School and the wonderful sense of community that makes Jesuit so unique.” Added Sally Ann, “Jimmy was such a beautiful person and we are so proud to be able to preserve his memory in such an impactful way.”

Paying it Forward Named in honor of their son, Beaude Sahm ’85, and grandsons, Harrison Sahm ’17 and Andrew Charlton ’22, men whose lives have been positively shaped by their Jesuit experience, Bobbi and Vic Sahm recently established the Sahm and Charlton Family Endowment Fund. The Fund targets Jesuit’s greatest need – financial aid – and will create opportunities for those that might otherwise not be able to attend.

“I believe in Jesuit and their focus on the entire man,” said Bobbi.

“Everyone deserves the opportunity to make our world a better place and Jesuit provides this challenge. I am blessed to have these three special men in my life and I am grateful that Jesuit has been a part of our journey.”

Nearly 25% of the Jesuit Dallas student body receives some level of financial assistance. The School is proud of its commitment in making the Jesuit experience available for all students, regardless of their ability to pay. Since first opening its doors in 1942, candidates for admission have been considered solely on the merits of their academic ability and character, and funds like the Sahm and Charlton Family Endowment Fund continue to make that promise a reality.

Endowment Funds Create a Permanent Legacy of Support Jesuit Dallas is grateful for the establishment of new endowment funds, which can become a permanent, self-sustaining source of funding that provides support for its designated purpose in perpetuity. Endowments can be named for yourself, your family, your friend, your favorite professor, your company; your options are virtually limitless – and most importantly, they provide lasting care for Jesuit’s students, teachers, programs, and facilities. Contact BJ Antes, 972-387-8700 x527 or Maureen Nawalaniec, 972-387-8700 x479 to learn how your investment in Jesuit can last lifetimes.

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LEAVING AN IMPRINT

Carol and Dave Anderson’s Generosity Answers Call for Safety and Space

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The “Bueno” lot. Named for the site on which a Taco Bueno franchise once stood, it’s been part of the student lexicon for several decades, while serving as a key parking asset for Jesuit’s vibrant and ever-growing campus community. An operational necessity, the lot is functional but not without issues. Most importantly, the site sits opposite of the main campus and separated from the School by Inwood Road.

In 2017, the City of Dallas approved a plan to redevelop a recently-purchased 6.45-acre tract of land directly south of the existing campus. Supplemental greenspace and parking have long been key objectives for the School, and the additional acreage in an otherwise land-locked setting was an opportunity too important to pass up.

With the land in hand, the School has been eager for assistance in funding the cost of building a student parking lot with related lighting, fencing, landscaping, and security needs.

Enter Carol and Dave Anderson.

(L-R) Patrick ’06 and his wife Sarah, daughter Jaclyn, Carol and Dave Anderson

Their son, Patrick, thrived and grew through his years at Jesuit Dallas, graduating in 2006. The Andersons had established the Louis Zielinski Memorial Scholarship Fund in honor of Carol’s father that same year, but Dave was also giving his time to Jesuit as a member of the School’s real estate committee. Understanding the importance of a strategic land acquisition and the urgency around creating a new viable parking alternative for Jesuit’s students, the Andersons recently made a deeply generous gift to jump-start construction.

“I have been involved with the Jesuit real estate committee for the last 13 years, during which I observed and worked alongside an amazing group of talented professionals with a devotion to Jesuit’s future,” remarked Dave Anderson. “As a commercial real estate professional, I know that land location is key to most successful projects, and that sometimes you have to be patient. When part of the Forestwood land was finally purchased our family wanted to make a difference.

Choosing to underwrite the new auxiliary parking lot seemed appropriate. It was meaningful not only because our lives have been blessed with treasure from working in real estate, but also because I have been inspired by the School’s wonderful community and always felt the land directly south of the main campus was key for any future expansion.”

Thanks to Carol and Dave’s lead gift, construction on The Anderson Lot commenced in January. The completion of the project, which is scheduled to be finished and ready for utilization by the start of the next academic year, will result in approximately 230 parking spaces. No longer will students need to cross a busy street. Nor will they be allowed to utilize Willow Lane, which although permissible by the City of Dallas, has always carried the dangers of parking on a street with two-way traffic.

And the parking congestion, which has long plagued a School that was originally built to accommodate 600 students, will encounter a massive relief. The new lot will be equipped with security cameras, and monitored by attendants and security personnel. Additionally, the

City of Dallas has approved the extension of the current Drujon Lane School Zone on Willow Lane to the light at Inwood Road, and agreed to repaint the crosswalk and install a signal change at the Willow/ Inwood intersection.

“Jesuit has been truly blessed to have an individual of Dave’s experience giving his time at many committee meetings to provide the guidance and encouragement to continue to pursue an acquisition which took over 13 years to finally close,” shared David Berend, Jesuit’s then-vice president of operations. “His tenacity is remarkable and he counseled us to be patient and stay in contact with sellers, which in the end was a big reason for our success. The fact that Dave and his family have also decided to make a lead gift in support of this project is incredibly humbling.”

“So, how do you make a difference?” asked Dave Anderson. “For some that means volunteering, for others it means sharing their faith and values, and for others it may be sharing their treasure. In life you go through cycles where all of the above may be true but at different times and for different reasons. For our family, we always tried to make a difference by setting an example. We have been so blessed and I’m so thankful for the relationships that have been formed by our connection to Jesuit. We hope that our gift to the School will inspire others to join us in making a significant difference to the boys whose lives are irreversibly shaped by this experience. Jesuit Dallas is one of the finest academic institutions in the country, and it has been our pleasure to contribute to its bright future.”

A devoted family man and friend, for three years Dave Anderson fought a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Sadly, Dave passed away on May 8, at the age of 63. Honored by the Dallas Business Journal and D CEO with Lifetime Achievement awards, Dave was a special blessing to the Jesuit Dallas community.

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J E S U I T D A L L A S F O U N D AT I O N N E W T R U S T E E S Founded in 1966, the Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas Foundation, Inc., is a nonprofit organization that encourages major gifts and manages endowments in support of Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas. The Foundation is managed by a talented board of trustees who ensure proper procedural handling and reporting of assets, expertise to grow its net assets, and a strategy for board and committee succession planning.

JIMMY ARCHIE A 1993 graduate of Jesuit Dallas, Jimmy Archie is currently a managing director at Realty Capital. Over his 21-year career with Realty Capital, Archie has developed over 75 office, medical, and mixeduse buildings totaling over 1.5 million square feet. Earning a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Princeton University, Archie was captain of the football team, an All-Ivy league selection at strong safety, and the 1996 recipient of Princeton’s Ronald A. Rogerson Award. He currently serves as the advisory board president for Christ the King Catholic School in Dallas and is chair of the Jesuit Dallas Sports Hall of Fame selection committee. Archie, who will serve on the Foundation’s development committee, is also beginning a two-year term as president of the Jesuit Dallas Alumni Association.

JOSEPH POPOLO, JR. Joe Popolo, Jr. is CEO of Freeman, the world’s leading partner for integrated marketing solutions for live engagements.

Headquartered in Dallas with 6,800 full-time employees and 98 offices throughout the Americas, the UK and Asia Pacific, Freeman produces more than 17,000 events annually, including 56% of the 250 largest U.S. tradeshows. Popolo holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from the Boston College Carroll School of Management, and a master’s degree in business administration, with concentrations in economics and finance, from the Booth School of Business at the University of Chicago. He currently serves on the CEO Roundtable of the U.S. Travel Association, and in 2013, was honored by Ernst & Young with their Entrepreneur of the Year Award for the Southwest Area North region. Popolo, who will serve the Jesuit Dallas Foundation as a member of the development committee, is also an associate of the Dallas Museum of Art, and board member of St. Joseph’s Residence and the Catholic Disability Foundation. He is the father of Buck, a 2019 Jesuit Dallas graduate.

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AIMEE BAILLARGEON GRIFFITHS Aimee Baillargeon Griffiths is head of MoneyGram Foundation at MoneyGram International, which invests in organizations throughout the globe on educational initiatives that empower schoolaged youth. The Foundation distributes funds to numerous learning programs on six continents, and benefits hundreds of thousands of children each year. Griffiths, who earned a degree from Vanderbilt University following her graduation from Ursuline Academy of Dallas, previously served as chief operating officer at Café Momentum, a non-profit restaurant that provides opportunities for at-risk youth. Ursuline’s alumnae association president and director of alumnae from 2009-14, Griffiths served as an elected board member and president for 11 years at the Junior League of Dallas. Serving on the development committee as part of her duties on the Jesuit Dallas Foundation Board, she is the parent of recent Jesuit graduate, Jack ’19.

BILL SLADEK Bill Sladek is partner at Condon, Tobin, Sladek, Thornton (CTST), a full-service business law firm in Dallas. Sladek’s expertise includes the development, leasing and financing of retail projects, office towers, health care facilities and entertainment centers. In addition, a significant part of his practice focuses on working with investors and developers, including Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), in the leasing, acquisition, financing and development of retail properties across the country. A 1978 graduate of Jesuit Dallas, Sladek earned a BA from the University of Notre Dame, with concentrations in finance and business economics, before graduating with honors from University of Texas School of Law. A devoted and generous member of the Catholic community in Dallas, Sladek serves on the board of directors for the Catholic Pro-Life Committee, the advisory board at Heroic Media, and the facilities advisory committee at Cristo Rey Dallas College Preparatory School. The 2011 recipient of the Jesuit Dallas Distinguished Alumnus Award and father of Jesuit Dallas grads, Billy ’03, Brendan ’05, and Brian ’07, Sladek will serve on the Foundation’s development committee.

The Mission of the Jesuit Dallas Museum is to enhance the educational experience of students and the broader community through awareness, appreciation, and passion for art. The Museum’s board of trustees is a generous group of enthusiastic arts patrons who promote the JDM among collectors, friends and acquaintances; recruit new members; and serve on committees that reflect their skills, talents and interests, all while fostering growth in one of most unique educational museums in the country.

JULIETTE SMITH MOUSSA Possessing deep ties to the Dallas art community, Moussa is past director of VIP relations for Dallas Art Fair, which is produced by the Dallas Art Fair Foundation and raises money for three of Dallas’ iconic cultural institutions: the Dallas Museum of Art, the Nasher Sculpture Center and the Dallas Contemporary. The granddaughter of Stanley Marcus, a founder and former chairman of Neiman Marcus, and a man with connections to the founding and growth of the Jesuit Dallas Museum, Moussa previously worked as the director of major gifts at St. Phillip’s School and Community Center where she helped establish the major gift program at the school.

After graduating from the Hockaday School, where she also worked as an admissions officer, Moussa earned her bachelor’s from Mary Baldwin University.

FRED JACKSON A veteran secondary school teacher and science department head with 28 years of classroom experience, Jackson currently provides tutoring to the private school sector throughout Dallas. He completed his undergrad work from Texas Christian University, and later earned his Master of Science from Lamar University. Jackson does work through Bridges to Life Prison Ministry, as well as Community Partners of Dallas, a non-profit organization ensuring safety and restoring dignity and hope to abused and neglected children through resources and support of Dallas County Child Protective Services. A huge advocate of art, Jackson previously served the Jesuit Dallas Museum as a docent. His son, Sam, is a rising junior at Jesuit Dallas.

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A Treasure to Jesuit, Pat Schnitzius ’45 Offered His to Help Future Generations When Pat Schnitzius ’45 passed away on Jan. 18, 2019, a piece of Jesuit Dallas went with him. Known by many as “Mr. Jesuit,” it’s been said that if you opened up his heart you would find chambers pumping blue and gold. Pat centered most of his life around his high school alma mater, and had been a vibrant part of the community since the late 1940s. Widowed in 1968 from the love of his life, Virginia Ann Leverette, Pat raised seven children, who, in turn, have produced 72 grandchildren and great grandchildren. Four of his boys attended Jesuit, and because many of his grandchildren did too, Pat became the first alumnus to have both a second and third generation legacy graduate.

(L-R) Mike ’67, Nic ’19, Pat ’45, Philip ’17, Harry ’70, Danny ’22, Tim ’82

The 2002 recipient of the Distinguished Alumnus Award and first recipient of the Gold Ranger Award, Pat left a bequest to Jesuit Dallas that was added to the balance of The Pat Schnitzius Family Scholarship Fund, which supports need-based tuition assistance. Pat spoke openly of his passion for Jesuit, and he gave his time, talent, and generosity with no limit.

“Born and raised to give and share, he remembered to carry this through his whole life,” described youngest son, Tim ’82. “He inspired young men, yet he was inspired by young men. His youth of heart never left him. He was a man of faith, unbroken by all life’s challenges; a man fully aware and in-tune with the Holy Spirit about his place on this Earth, and a man now at peace in Heaven with Mom! Imagine the embrace after 51 years and 16 days apart, with Jesus’ arms wrapped around theirs.”

Pat, who possessed an acute sense of humor, would often say, “it takes a long time to grow old friends.” We know, Pat. And you will always be a dear friend to Jesuit Dallas. Rest in Peace.

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The David M. Crowley Foundation Continues to Champion Service Immersion

For the past 10 years, Jesuit Dallas has engaged extensively with international partners to create formative experiences that compel our students to carefully consider the intersections of faith and justice and launch into meaningful encounters with those experiencing marginalization. The program is continually recognized at the national level, and is one of the largest in the country, as 150 students trek across the globe each year to serve in places like Peru, Guatemala, Ecuador, and Puerto Rico.

The David M. Crowley Foundation has been faithfully supporting this incredible experience by providing funds that enable all students to participate fully in Jesuit’s one-of-a-kind service and justice program, especially those already requiring needbased financial aid. For the fourth consecutive year, The Crowley Foundation made a generous, $50,000 gift to mitigate the travel costs associated with these high-impact opportunities.

“It is an honor for us to be able to support the Jesuit Dallas Community Service and Social Justice program on behalf of Mr. Crowley,” exclaimed Vice President of Programs, Delia Johnson. “He was not much of a traveler himself, but he would be proud to support these students on their journeys of service, social justice, and spiritual connection with God and others.”

Catholic Foundation Grant Supports Enhanced Security

Ensuring the safety of our students and those who occupy the space on our campus is an urgent need, and represents Jesuit’s most significant priority in the day-to-day operation of the School. The administration has taken numerous steps to improve the security on campus, including a redesign of the School’s security network and the installation of biometric readers at access points.

The Catholic Foundation recently made a meaningful contribution toward bolstering additional security measures across Jesuit’s 34-acre campus. Specifically, the grant will enable Jesuit to purchase and install 37 security cameras at designated interior and exterior points on the School grounds. Adding to the existing

Needing assistance in funding the overall $1.5 million budget cost of building a student parking lot with related lighting, fencing, landscaping, and security needs, the Hillcrest Foundation responded to Jesuit’s request and the lead gift provided by Carol and Dave Anderson by contributing an additional $150,000 toward the completion of the project.

A new parking area accomplishes a key safety objective by keeping all student parking on the School-side of Inwood Road. While Jesuit Dallas students will benefit the most from this change, there will be a positive impact on event traffic and for all visitors to campus, as the School will be able to provide more vehicular support for its vibrant community and the activities it sponsors.

The new parking lot will replace the student parking across Inwood Road and along Willow Lane. The lot will

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Hillcrest Foundation Makes $150,000 Grant

of Dallas has approved the extension of the school zone, agreed to repaint the sidewalk, and will install a crosswalk signal at the Willow Lane and Inwood Road intersection.

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college destinations Maxwell Elijah Abmas................................................... Oral Roberts University Noble Adrian Allen........................................ The University of Texas, Arlington Rutherford Louis Allison..........................................................Xavier University Antonio Paternostro Cardoso Almeida...................... University of North Texas Ashik Sanjeev Amar..................................................................Boston College Joel Gonzalez Astbury......................................... The University of Texas, Tyler Julio Avila......................................................................St. Edward’s University Charles Stephen Ayres....................................................Texas A&M University Ethan Robert Bandiera.............................................Loyola University Chicago Jack Anthony Bandiera.................................... Loyola University New Orleans Braden Alan Barale................................................................ Purdue University Mariano Barbosa...................................................................... Odessa College Sean Joseph Barnett.......................................................Texas A&M University Charles Dominic Barraco....................................................... Baylor University

Joseph Francis Barraco......................................................... Baylor University Jacob Michael Bartkoski.......................................... Texas Christian University Jack Edward Bausbacher...............................................Texas A&M University Cameron Maverick Baxley.................................................... Purdue University Remington Garrett Beaudoin.......................................... Texas Tech University Bolton Monte Beck........................................................St. Edward’s University Ivan Zachary-Daeli Belikov.........................................University of Washington Nicholas Kadin Bertulfo......................................................University of Florida Payton Christopher Bilgere...............................................University of Kansas Andrew Scott Bonneau...................................................Texas A&M University Sean Corban Bowen................................................ Colorado State University Quinn Frances Bowring................................................. Transylvania University William Christian Bradford..................................................... Auburn University Andrew Robert Brannon...........................................................Hendrix College Patrick Riley Bredehoft....................................................Texas A&M University Cameron Paul Bristol............................................ The University of Oklahoma

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Kota Jason Ueshima was named valedictorian after finishing his senior year with the highest scholastic average in his four years at Jesuit.

Kota was a National Merit Finalist and graduated as an AP Scholar with distinction. Inspired by a deep intellectual curiosity, one teacher said, “He isn’t the type of student who just checks the required boxes; he relishes every opportunity to enhance his learning.” Kota was the recipient of many class awards during his time at Jesuit and was a multi-time recipient of the Haggerty Math & Science Scholarship. Kota, who was also a member of the tennis and track & field teams, was accepted to the University of California at Berkeley, UCLA, and the University of Texas at Austin. Next year, he will study at the University of Southern California where he received a full scholarship.

Emmet Aaron Halm was the salutatorian at Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas. Emmet graduated as an AP Scholar with distinction and a National Merit Commended Scholar. A multi-time recipient of the Haggerty Math & Science Scholarship, he was also presented with numerous class awards. Emmet’s fascination with the world around him and its inhabitants has fostered a love of languages. He speaks French, Spanish, Hebrew, and is currently pursuing Russian. In addition to his outstanding academic work, Emmet received the St. Peter Canisius Award for his contributions to the student newspaper, and enjoyed athletic success as a member of the powerlifting team. He was accepted to Yale, Brown, and St. Andrews in Scotland, and has chosen to continue his education at Harvard University.

Nelson Riley Brown.....................................University of California, San Diego Peter Dimmitt Buell....................................................................Rollins College Seth McCleary Burrow................................. University of Colorado at Boulder Joseph Andrew Buskmiller..............................................Texas A&M University Avery Livingston Bynoe.....................................The University of Texas, Dallas Harrison Brightbill Camp..........................................................Regis University Vaughn Roland Camp.....................................................Saint Louis University Joseph Michael Campagna.....................................Oklahoma State University Marco Antonio Campioli..............................Washington University in St. Louis Colton M. Campo................................................................................Gap Year Alex David Cano..............................................................Texas A&M University Jordi Carbajal..................................................................Saint Louis University Bennett Arlen Carley.......................................................Texas A&M University Caden Luke Carlson.............................................. The University of Oklahoma David Swift Carroll........................................................... Texas Tech University Witten Chambers.............................................................Texas A&M University

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B I S H O P J O S E P H P. LY N C H A W A R D David Joshua Reichert The keynote speaker at graduation, David Joshua Reichert was this year’s Bishop Lynch Award winner, the School’s highest honor as voted by the faculty. From his freshman year, David fully committed himself to Jesuit, driving over 100 miles roundtrip from his hometown of Gunter, Texas (which is closer to Oklahoma than to Dallas). Winning numerous class awards at the underclassman and junior convocations, David was presented with the Hearts on Fire Award as a senior for his dedication to campus ministry. A class retreat leader for all four grade levels, he was a fouryear member of the football program and a two-time regional qualifier in wrestling. David will begin both his collegiate studies and service to our country as he enrolls at the United States Naval Academy in the fall.

Ryan Chiang..................................................... The University of Texas, Austin Alexander An Chu........................................................... University of Houston Wyatt Clancy Ciccarelli................................ University of Colorado at Boulder Bryce Vicente Clark.................................................Oklahoma State University Jonathan Chase Clemens................................ The University of Texas, Austin Cole Edward Clement.......................................................University of Kansas Charles Ross Cole.................................................... Louisiana State University Julian Benedict Colombo...................................................... University of Utah Michael Scott Cooper.............................................. Louisiana State University Hudson Courtney..................................................... Colorado State University William Bishop Courtney.................................................... Fordham University Matthew Regan Cox................................... The George Washington University Alexander Joseph Cribbins................................................... DePaul University Cameron Bishop Crowley.......................................Carnegie Mellon University Connor James Curreri............................................. James Madison University Kevin Thomas Currier.................................................... Georgetown University

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of the Class of 2019 received scholarship offers to their attending universities totaling over $27 million dollars.

Evan Sears Davis...................................................... Texas Christian University Eduardo Alfonso DeLeon................................. The University of Texas, Austin Cristobal de Oyarzabal Barba........................................ Santa Clara University Grant Thomas Delanoy....................................................Texas A&M University Jack MacDonald Dexter........................................ The University of Oklahoma Skyler Andrew Dixon....................................................... Texas Tech University Trevor Dobbs.......................................................................................Gap Year Mason Patrick Dow............................................... The University of Oklahoma Jonmichael Milan Dragojevic............................Southern Methodist University Xavier Durran II......................................................... Louisiana State University John Charles Snider Erickson........................................University of Arkansas Reagan McKinley Ernst.................................... The University of Texas, Austin Ryan Michael Eubanks............................................Oklahoma State University Gabriel Francis Corrigan Farrell...........................................University of Dallas Nicholas J. Farrell............................................................Texas A&M University

Giovannie Andres Ferrer-Falto..........................The University of Texas, Dallas Stephen Sang Fessenden..................................................... Purdue University Christopher Charles Flabiano............................Southern Methodist University Matthew McAllister Flynn............................................University of Mississippi William Stockdale Foerster........................... University of Colorado at Boulder Chandler David Fong......................................................... Creighton University Max Concannon Ford.............................................................Seattle University Kevin Joseph Frainey.................................................. Kansas State University Robert Paul Freimuth.........................................United States Naval Academy Ethan Gan-Dy.................................................................. Texas Tech University John Christopher Gasper........................................Oklahoma State University William Edward Gasper.................................... The University of Texas, Austin Joseph Geisendorfer................................................ College of William & Mary Adam Jacob Glaesmann.................................................Texas A&M University Bernardo Gonzalez............................................Southern Methodist University

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During their time at Jesuit Dallas, members of the Class of 2019 worked with over

350

agencies providing service to the sick, elderly, and marginalized.

21%

of the Class of 2019 was honored by the College Board AP Scholar Program for exceptional achievement on AP exams.

Andrew Robert Gregory................................... The University of Texas, Austin Samuel Reid Greilich.................................................................. Austin College Jack Gerrard Griffiths................................................ University of Notre Dame Nicholas Peyton Groom........................................ The University of Oklahoma Gabriel Diego Guerrero............................................Texas Woman’s University William Guevara..................................................................University of Dallas Travis Leigh Gustafson................................................................. Blinn College Nicholas Daniel Hafertepe............................................................ Blinn College Jackson Edward Hajdu ....................................Southern Methodist University Emmet Aaron Halm..................................................................Harvard College Matthew Christopher Harkness.......................................... Gonzaga University Cole Michael Harrington........................................ The University of Oklahoma Thomas Hulsey Hatton......................................Southern Methodist University Patrick Blake Heartsill............................................... University of North Texas John Maximillian Heitzman............................................. Texas Tech University

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Ryan Michael Helm......................................................... Texas Tech University Hunter Reed Hernandez.................................................University of Arkansas Nicholas Scott Hernandez..............................................Texas A&M University Matthew Alexander Herrin................................ The University of Texas, Austin Brody Kamil Hilberth............................................. The University of Oklahoma Kazuma Hirota.................................................. The University of Texas, Austin Noah Kristofer Holben............................ Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi Riler Morgan Holcombe........................................ The University of Oklahoma Sean Lewis Holden.........................................University of Southern California Anthony Michael Hollerich................................................... Occidental College Aidan Houk..........................................................................................Gap Year Wyatt Henry Hummel......................................................... Villanova University Brendan John Hunt........................................................University of Arkansas Zachary Robert Hunter............................................Oklahoma State University Lota Nedum Ifeacho................................................................Eastfield College

“There is an infectious energy throughout our halls and fields that cannot be avoided. It pulls you into relationship, frater nity a n d c o m r a d e r y. A n d these relationships are what transform a middle schooler into a man who exhibits the profile of the graduate and is ready to tackle the next steps in life with finesse and success.�

David Joshua Reichert

Ethan Andrew Jackson..................................... The University of Texas, Austin Jacob Drew Jackson...................................................... University of Michigan Taran Jain............................................................................... Baylor University Brian James Jennings.............................................................Xavier University Matthew Anthony Johnson......................................Loyola University Chicago Christopher Mcnamara Jordan........................ The University of Texas, Austin Jacob Jeffrey Jowdy..................................................The University of Arizona Hector Juarez............................................................ University of Notre Dame Collin Robert Kenny.................................................. University of Notre Dame Patrick Charles Keyes...................................................Wake Forest University Logan Jeongyoon Kim..................................... The University of Texas, Austin Harrison John Kimatian............................................. University of Notre Dame Nicholas Vincent Kissee........................................ The University of Oklahoma Joshua Alan Klein............................................................Texas A&M University Ryan Christopher Knox................................................. University of Aberdeen

Aidan Roberts Koch......................................... The University of Texas, Austin Samuel Gerard Koeijmans...............................................Texas A&M University James Richard Koshakji........................................... Texas Christian University Ryan Murphy Kroll.................................................... Louisiana State University John Scott Lacina...........................................................Saint Louis University Raul Seiji Lahud......................................................Technologico de Monterrey Zachary Gouge Laird................................................ Louisiana State University Collin Robert Lark............................................................. University of Georgia Connor Joseph Lehman..................................................Texas A&M University William Joseph Leitnick..................................................University of Arkansas Liam Luke Leonard...................................................................Regis University Joshua Loya Lewis.........................................................University of Arkansas Parker Jeffrey Liening............................................... Texas Christian University Christopher A. Lopez................................................ University of North Texas Jorge Francisco Lopez..................................... The University of Texas, Austin

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S E NIO R S P O T L IG H T I will miss the atmosphere of Jesuit more than anything. Despite being a competitive school, no one tries to bring anyone else down. Instead, we all lift each other up and try to bring out the best in ourselves and each other.

I’ll never forget Community Days.

From team building exercises to competitions and reflections, it was a special experience in my final year of high school. Thanks to the challenge of Jesuit, I have picked up a formidable work ethic that I know will stay with me beyond college where I intend to study communications.

Greg Willis

Jesuit made me a scientist. Mr. Von taught me the basics of research in Physics C, Jesuit sponsored my summer internship at UT Southwestern, and Dr. Degen taught me how to write about it. I am very grateful for those skills and opportunities. They will be with me for the rest of my life. I actually have 16 favorite teachers. I know... I’m only supposed to have one, but after years of studying everything from calculus to rhetoric, I’m unable to narrow down the list. I’m planning to study computer science in college, and I feel completely ready thanks to my Jesuit education. I guess having so many favorites is a lucky problem to have.

Reed Zimmermann

I know no other high school that has as many traditions and pride in its community as Jesuit. Ask any alumnus about their time at Jesuit and you will see what I mean. The search for a similar type of community was the deciding factor in my college search. I’m going to major in history, and I’m considering a minor or double majoring in economics as well.

Whatever I decide, I know that Jesuit has prepared me. From study habits and essay writing, to time management and the sound advice from faculty and counselors, the fact that we have so many educators willing to help in any way to ensure our success will always stick out to me.

Matt Harkness

Luis Daniel Lopez..............................................The University of Texas, Dallas Brennan Michael Louviere................................ The University of Texas, Austin John Michael Lynch................................................................Xavier University John Patrick Madden............................................ The University of Oklahoma Richard Malouf............................................................... Pepperdine University Matthew Hall Mancillas...................................................Texas A&M University Dominic Louis Mancuso.................................................University of Arkansas Julius Darnell Marble.................................................Michigan State University Luke Michael Markey........................................................University of Kansas Marco Alberto Marrero................................................... University of Michigan Jaibin Jacob Mathew.................................................... Georgetown University Andrew Michael Matthews.................................... The University of Oklahoma Ethan Javier Maymir......................................................University of Cincinnati Andrew Robertson McBey..............................................Saint Louis University Jeremy Michael McClure.................................................... Fordham University

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Mason Ryan McCord...................................................... Texas Tech University Donald Felix McCormick.................................................... Fordham University Matthew Connor McHugh...................................Blinn College - All Campuses Holland Thomas McQuaid...............................................Texas A&M University Mathios Mekbeb-Gillett.....................................The University of Texas, Dallas Gabriel Alejandro Mena.......................................................University of Dallas Simon Mendoza....................................................... Texas Christian University Timothy Austin Montpas.........................................Oklahoma State University Jack Thomas Moore................................................................ Trinity University William Ramsey Moran...........................................................Lafayette College John William Morsbach...................................................Texas A&M University Michael Francis Musso......................................... The University of Oklahoma Franco Elizeo Narvaez.......................................The University of Texas, Dallas Cole Dugan Nelson................................................................... Eckerd College Kenny Phuc Nguyen..........................................The University of Texas, Dallas

Jesuit helped me follow my passions—several of which I wasn’t even aware of when I started high school. Getting to both express myself and develop my spiritual life through liturgical choir was a wonderful experience, and discovering debate helped me become a more effective advocate for my beliefs. Jesuit also inculcated a desire for community—and not simply with other students. Interacting with those at my service site allowed me to form relationships with people I may have not met otherwise. I now hope to contribute to more communities beyond 12345 Inwood Road. I’m very interested in the liberal arts and humanities, and because of the nurturing I received at Jesuit, I’m excited to be an English major in college.

Jack Griffiths

Being part of an all-boys school, there is a certain level of confidence that you have to participate and engage in class that is special, and I will miss that classroom comradery between the teachers and students. I am hoping to study computer science in college, and I feel confident that I have learned techniques and habits that will help me be successful in a rigorous academic program. More than what we learned in class, Jesuit opened my eyes to different issues of social justice, and my experience as a student has enabled me to think differently and outwardly with concern and compassion.

The connection you make with your friends

Jacob Jackson

Greg Yared

William Patrick Norris....................................... The University of Texas, Austin Frank Louis Nuchereno................................................... Texas Tech University Henry Joseph O’Connor..................................................Texas A&M University Tyler Anson Ochs........................................ Texas A&M University, Commerce Miles Frederick Page.................................... University of Colorado at Boulder William Browning Paredes.......................................Austin Community College Robert Nicholas Parigi...................................... The University of Texas, Austin Forrest Pyonghwa Park..............................................................Rice University Drake Stephen Parrish......................................................University of Kansas Eric Jonathan Pask................................................ The University of Oklahoma Andrew Thomas Patton.......................................................... Roanoke College William John Phillips.......................................................University of Arkansas William Preston Piot..........................................Southern Methodist University Christopher John Pontikes..............................................Texas A&M University Joseph Victor Popolo................................................................Boston College

and classmates while at Jesuit cannot be understated and I’ll definitely miss that the most. But Jesuit has also prepared me for the academic rigors of college as well as my responsibility as a contributing member of a global society. Additionally, Jesuit gave me a place to build my faith, and provided opportunities which have allowed me to learn about myself and explore topics which interest me-including environmental sciencewhich is what I plan to study in college. My memories of Jesuit are very special to me.

Matthew Boyd Priddy....................................... The University of Texas, Austin Andrew Quinn............................................................ University of North Texas Carl Andrew Quist.....................................................College of the Holy Cross Aleksei Ramirez.......................................................................... Austin College Jared Benjamin Raskin....................................................... Clemson University Jonathan Joseph Reagan.................................................. Fordham University David Joshua Reichert.......................................United States Naval Academy Garrett Josiah Reuben.............................................The University of Alabama Sebastian Reyes.............................................................University of Arkansas Jacob Wade Rhoades.....................................................Saint Louis University Zachary Paul Rilley....................................................The Ohio State University Joseph Patrick Rischard....................................... The University of Oklahoma William Price Roberts..........................................Loyola Marymount University Bryce Timothy Rozas......................................................Texas A&M University Ethan Mathieu Rozier...................................................... Texas Tech University

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Max Abmas The Thomas Wunderlick Award is presented each year to the graduate who has best combined athletic and academic achievement during his years at Jesuit.

Joey Rischard The Aloysius Gonzaga Award is merited by one senior whose efforts, spirit, commitment and energy exemplify the true spirit of community service.

Caden Scott Rupnow................................................................... Blinn College Benjamin Alonso Salazar.....................................Loyola Marymount University Ryan Fletcher Salvia........................................................ Texas Tech University Noah Gabriel Santoni................................... Case Western Reserve University Nicolas Ryan Schnitzius.............................. Collin County Community College Joseph Leonard Schutz.................................................University of Arkansas Maxwell Benjamin Schutze............................................... Creighton University Peter Lincoln Scott.................................................................. Wabash College Christopher Alexander Selvidge Alarcon............... The University of Oklahoma Colin Matthew Senick..................................................... Texas Tech University Faiz Shallwani....................................................Southern Methodist University Cooper Michael Shawl............................................Austin Community College Benjamin Mark Shepherd............................ Stephen F. Austin State University Rajeev David Shiwach.............................................. Texas Christian University Matthew Joseph Simion.................................................. Texas Tech University

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Chase B. Sims.......................................................... Louisiana State University Timothy Raymond Singel................................................Saint Louis University Nicholas David Slayton................................................... University of Chicago Morgan Lee Smerge..........................................The University of Texas, Dallas Aidan Christopher Smith................................................ Santa Clara University Lucas Arnold Songy.............................................................. Temple University Owen Maxwell Spencer...............................................Northeastern University Samuel Jennings Starr..................................... The University of Texas, Austin John Barry Stavinoha.....................................................University of Arkansas John Estel Stollenwerck........................................ The University of Oklahoma Pierce Nious Strong.......................................................University of Arkansas Jack Joseph Strubel.................................................The University of Alabama Ian Norris Symsmith......................................... The University of Texas, Austin Garrett Julian Tarango...................................................St. Edward’s University Quinn Michael Teleha......................................................Texas A&M University

(L-R) Chase Sims, Tyler Ochs, Bernie Gonzalez Each year, the Man for Others Award recognizes seniors who embody, in their own unique way, what it means to be a Jesuit graduate; young men who have indeed responded to the call to give of themselves to their classmates and their school.

Gabe Farrell

Maximillian Karl Telfer......................................................Saint Louis University Angel Tello.....................................................................St. Edward’s University John Francis Tomlin......................................... The University of Texas, Austin Dylan Michael Topolski.......................................... The University of Oklahoma Raul Torres............................................................................Spring Hill College Christopher Anthony Tran..................................................... Cornell University Mateo Anthony Trevino................................ Stephen F. Austin State University Nicholas Vlasios Triantos........................................... University of North Texas Connor James Tullis................................................................... Austin College Connor Jacob Uek.......................................................... Texas Tech University Kota Jason Ueshima......................................University of Southern California Herman Joseph Van Beek............................ University of Colorado at Boulder Henry Michael Vance.......................................................Saint Louis University Erik Noe Ventura.............................................................. Texas Tech University Fernando Alexis Villanueva.................................................University of Dallas Noah Villasana................................................................University of Arkansas

The Jesuit Secondary Network presents one award in each of the 52 Jesuit high schools throughout the United States each year. “This award is to be presented to the member of the graduating class whose attitude and actions reflect the ideal of Jesuit education: A well-rounded person who is intellectually competent, open to growth, religious, loving and committed to doing justice in generous service to the people of God.”

Liam Edward Wagner............................................... Louisiana State University Mason Alexander Ward..........................................University of San Francisco Eugene Lavern Watkins.....................................Southern Methodist University John Peter Weigman............................................................. Purdue University Travis James Whisler........................................ The University of Texas, Austin Benjamin Michael Wierschem............................................... Auburn University Gregory Paul Willis.......................................................Northeastern University Connor Steven Wilson.........................................Blinn College - All Campuses William Virgil Woodard...................................................... Marquette University Jaden Raye Woodson.............................................Oklahoma State University Matthew Mark Wrobel.............................................St. Bonaventure University Gregory Basile Yared.......................................................... Fordham University Nicholas Michael Zang.......................................Blinn College - All Campuses Victor John Zemanek.....................................................Texas A&M University Reed Edward Zimmermann............................. The University of Texas, Austin

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2018-19

ATHLETICS YEAR IN REVIEW

BASEBALL 26-13, 9-5 UIL 9-6A THSBCA Second Team All-State, District Most Valuable Player: Jack Lynch ’19 (P) All-District First Team: Jalon Mack ’20 (2B), Garrett Reuben ’19 (OF) All-District Second Team: Braxton Boyle ’20 (3B), Ryan Messick ’20 (P), Tyson Pointer ’20 (C) Reaching No. 6 in the Dallas Morning News area rankings, Jesuit rallied from a one-game deficit to defeat Sachse and advance to the UIL Area Round of the 6A State Tournament.

District MVP Jack Lynch ’19 finished the year with 103 strikeouts, and anchored a pitching contingent that finished the year with a 1.92 earned run average.

BASKETBALL

BOWLING

29-6, 12-2 UIL 9-6A UIL District 9-6A Champions

9-0 Texas Bowling Center Association Regional Champions

TABC All-Region 2-6A, District Co-Most Valuable Player : Max Abmas ’19 TABC All-Region 2-6A, District Defensive Player of the Year: Julius Marble ’19 All-District First Team: Gavin Perryman ’21 All-District Second Team: Anthony Hollerich ’19 Jesuit, which climbed into the national rankings during a magical season, clinched its first district championship since 2014 with a 12-2 mark in league play, highlighted by a regular season sweep of reigning 6A state champion Allen. The Rangers finished the regular season ranked No. 4 in the state, their highest state ranking in program history.

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State Qualifiers: Jack Corrales ’20, Austin Montpas ’19 After finishing the regular season with an unblemished, 9-0 duel-match record, bowling clinched its first regional championship in program history. Jack Corrales ’20 and Austin Montpas ’19 competed as individual qualifiers at the TBCA State Championships, leading the Rangers to 29th place overall.

CREW USRowing Central Regional Champions Jesuit dominated the field at the USRowing Central Regional Championships in Oklahoma City, winning five out of six events while securing a trio of national championship berths. The Rangers, who opened the season by securing their eighth consecutive points trophy at the S.W.E.A.T. Regatta, won the Youth 8+ final at regionals by over 10 seconds. Jesuit finished 16th in the nation at the USRowing National Championships in Sarasota, Fla.

CROSS COUNTRY 7th in UIL District 9-6A Most Valuable Players: Henry Domine ’21, Kyle Kassen ’21 Ranger Heart: Ethan O’Neill ’20, Maxwell Schutze ’19 Jesuit posted four top-10 finishes throughout the 2018 campaign and finished seventh at the UIL District 9-6A Championship. Ranger runners Enrique Borrego ’22 and Kyle Kassen ’21 finished the season by earning bids to the NXR South Regional Championships.

FOOTBALL 2-8, 1-6 UIL District 9-6A All-District First Team: Branson Hickman ’20 (OL), Wyatt Hummel ’19 (OL) All-District Second Team: Jack Barton ’20 (CB), Tommy Roy ’20 (LB), E.J. Smith ’20 (APB), Jhalen Spicer ’20 (KR) According to MaxPreps, Jesuit had the state’s most difficult strength of schedule and a number of close losses resulted in the Rangers missing the UIL state playoffs for the first time since 2009. Jesuit did shutout rival Plano West, 42-0, to earn the program’s first shutout since 2015, while offensive lineman Branson Hickman ’20 and Wyatt Hummel ’19 earned first-time all-district honors in what was widely considered the strongest district in Texas.

GOLF 3rd (Blue), 6th (Gold) UIL District 9-6A All-District: Mateo Trevino ’19 Mateo Trevino ’19 shot a two-under 70 in the second round of the regional tournament to finish 23rd in an immensely talented field.

Jesuit finished second and third at the Jesuit Dallas Invitational on Feb. 25, one of seven top-three finishes for the team during the spring season.

CYCLING

HOCKEY

After finishing second at the Texas State Championships this fall, Jesuit enters the brunt of the 2019 season as the top-ranked program in Texas. The Rangers have racked up 18 top three finishes in 26 races this season, which will continue over the summer.

13-11 TAHA Division I Pure State Champions Team Texas Selections: JonMichael Dragojevic ’19, Jack Rahlfs ’20 All-Academic Team: Ivan Belikov ’19, Marco Campioli ’19, Jack Rahlfs ’20, Luke Toppins ’21 Jesuit earned its fifth Texas Amateur Hockey Association (TAHA) State Championship with a 4-2 win over Allen on Jan. 26. The Rangers added a playoff berth in the AT&T Metroplex League with an 11-7 league record, as JonMichael Dragojevic ’19 led the team with 22 goals while Jack Rahlfs ’20 racked up 538 saves in his debut season.

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LACROSSE 15-4 THSLL North Division I Champions USLacrosse All-American: Jacob Jackson ’19 All-State: Tommy Hovivian ’20, William Moran ’19, Sam Teachout ’21 All-District: Peter Buell ’19, Andrew Patton ’19, Matthew Priddy ’19 Ranked as high as No. 2 in the Under Armour/Inside Lacrosse Southeast Rankings, the Rangers captured the Texas High School Lacrosse League (THSLL) North Division Championship with an 8-7, double overtime win over nationally-ranked Episcopal School of Dallas on Apr. 25. All-American Jacob Jackson ’19 scored 47 goals for the Rangers and William Moran ’19 closed the season with 147 saves en route to all-state designation.

RUGBY 13-2-1 Rugby Texas North Division Champions Team MVP: Will Woodard ’19 Ranger Heart: Tyler Ochs ’19 Back of the Year: Maximillian Telfer ’19 Under the leadership of second year head coach Matthew Upton ’02, the nationallyranked Jesuit rugby team won the Rugby Texas North Division I Championship and advanced to the state semifinals. The Rangers won the Jesuit Dallas Rugby Showdown in March with a 3-0 record, including a 33-14 win over St. Pius X in the tournament championship game.

POWERLIFTING Regional Qualifiers: Nic Schnitzius ’19, Will Nickols ’20 The Ranger powerlifting team sent two lifters to the Texas High School Powerlifting Association (THSPA) Region VI Division I Championship, with Nic Schnitzius ’19 leading the way with a sixth-place finish in the 132-pound bracket. Will Nickols ’20 placed 10th in the 123-pound bracket.

SOCCER 2-12-4 1-10-3 UIL District 9-6A All-District First Team: Connor Tullis ’19 (GK) All-District Second Team: Kazuma Hirota ’19 (D) Jesuit opened the season with a dramatic, penalty kick victory over Bishop Lynch in the first round of the Meintser Tournament as Connor Tullis ’19 made two critical penalty saves en route to the win. Diego Sierra ’20 scored 10 goals to lead the team in scoring, but an immensely competitive district and nine one-goal losses caused the historicallyrich Jesuit program to miss the UIL playoffs for the first time in team history.

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SWIMMING & DIVING

VOLLEYBALL

2nd in UIL District 8-6A

The Rangers advanced to the Texas Boys’ Varsity Volleyball League (TBVVL) State Semifinal before dropping a 3-0 decision to Wylie. Jesuit earned the No. 6 seed in the tournament and defeated Lovejoy and thirdseeded Flower Mound to earn the semifinal bid. The Rangers defeated eventual state champion Allen, 3-1, at Walsh Gymnasium on Apr. 16.

9-8, 6th TBVVL

Regional Qualifiers: Ryan Brown ’20, Alec Chong ’21, Ivan Lopez ’20, Will McKinney ’21, Ryan Peckham ’21, James Savarese ’22, Jackson Summers ’22, Jack Young ’21 The Rangers sent eight swimmers to regionals after an inspiring comeback that fell just short against J.J. Pearce at the District 8-6A Championship on Jan. 25. Will McKinney ’21 recorded two top-10 finishes at regionals, including a 4:40.05 in the 500 free which fell 0.33 seconds short of setting a new school record.

TENNIS

TRACK & FIELD

3rd in UIL District 9-6A

6th in UIL District 9-6A

Jesuit’s top-flight doubles team of Matthew Cole ’20 and Max Platt ’21 finished third at the UIL District 9-6A Tournament to punctuate the 2019-20 season for the Rangers. Cole and Platt scored wins over Plano East and Plano West during the preliminary rounds before falling in the semifinals.

Regional Qualifiers: Wyatt Hummel ’19, Tommy Roy ’20 Wyatt Hummel ’19 (Discus) and Tommy Roy ’20 (Shot Put), two members of Jesuit’s field contingent, qualified for the UIL Region 2-6A meet. Jhalen Spicer ’20 set a pair of indoor track and field records to start the season, forging new marks in the 60-meter dash (7.06) and the 200-meter dash (22.63) at the Under Armour H.S. Invitational on Jan. 22.

WRESTLING 5th in UIL District 5-6A Regional Qualifiers: Santiago Cordero ’21, Gabriel Farrell ’19, Henry Hoy ’21, Liam Leahy ’20, Josh Montemayor ’21, David Reichert ’19 Jesuit Dallas sent six wrestlers to UIL 6A Regional Championships, the highest total since 2014. Gabriel Farrell ’19 earned his third regional tournament berth while classmate David Reichert ’19 advanced to regionals for the second consecutive year. Farrell finished the season with a 27-12 record, while Henry Hoy ’21 and Liam Leahy ’20 each hit the 20-win plateau.

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2019 ATHLETIC COLLEGE COMMITS This year, 24 Jesuit Dallas student-athletes were recruited to continue their athletic pursuits at the collegiate level.

These graduating seniors will be pursuing their respective sports at the following universities: Max Abmas, BASKETBALL Oral Roberts University

Anthony Hollerich, BASKETBALL Occidental College

Forrest Park, GOLF Rice University

Mariano Barbosa, GOLF Odessa College

Wyatt Hummel, FOOTBALL Villanova University

Andrew Patton, LACROSSE Roanoke College

Sean Bowen, RUGBY Colorado State University

Jacob Jackson, LACROSSE University of Michigan

Ben Shepherd, BASEBALL S t e p h e n F. A u s t i n U n i v e r s i t y

Quinn Bowring, BASEBALL Tr a n s y l v a n i a U n i v e r s i t y

Brian Jennings, GOLF Xavier University

M a t e o Tr e v i n o , G O L F S t e p h e n F. A u s t i n U n i v e r s i t y

Peter Buell, LACROSSE Rollins College

J a c o b J o w d y, R U G B Y University of Arizona

C o n n o r Tu l l i s , S O C C E R Austin College

Harrison Camp, RUGBY Regis University

Collin Lark, TRACK & FIELD University of Georgia

* J a d e n Wo o d s o n , B A S E B A L L Oklahoma State University

Robert Freimuth, CREW U.S. Naval Academy

J a c k Ly n c h , B A S E B A L L Xavier University

Jack Hajdu, FOOTBALL Southern Methodist University

Julius Marble, BASKETBALL Michigan State University

Matthew Harkness, CREW Gonzaga University

William Moran, LACROSSE Lafayette College

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Classnotes

1940s

David Knight ’47, now the oldest priest in his house, is still active and publishing books. Check out his website www.immersedinchrist.org to find out more about his work.

1950s

Forrest Ingram ’56 recalls his beautiful wife, Ann, who died three years ago. “We had a wonderful life together for many years. Now she is in heaven and we continue to communicate. Love is beyond death.”

Eddy Pita ’56 is still working at Klein ISD as a district substitute.

Always ready to go where he is needed, Eddy is teaching Microsoft Office, Photoshop and human resource business classes at a high school with 4,200 students. “I always think of Jesuit High School.”

On Sept. 14, 1942, the

educational landscape in Dallas was forever changed as Jesuit High School officially began forming men of intellect, character, and compassion.

Since that first day, over 11,000 young men have gone forward as graduates, and with the charge of making the world a better place for all humankind. In the last six months, our community lost the last two living alumni from The Class of 1943. It is the first time in the 77-year history of our beloved School that an entire class is no longer with us. We remember that first class and keep all of our fallen brothers in our thoughts and prayers.

Members of the Class of 1969 met at Tupinamba’s to start planning their 50th Reunion. Charlie Fechtel ’69 hopes all members of the class will attend. “We are preparing for a great time October 25, 26, and 27.” Contact any committee member if you have questions: cjfechtel@gmail.com; apellizzi@gmail.com; Henry@AckelsLaw.com To submit a class note, please send an email to connect@jesuitcp.org.

Felix Rotello ’56 is now “the proud owner of a pacemaker and defibrillator” after a health scare sent him to Baylor Heart Hospital for three weeks. He is recovering and is very thankful for his doctors.

Charlie Lundquist ’57 reports that he and his wife are in good health. They have been blessed with five children, 12 grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. “It’s a wonderful family and makes for quite a crowd when we get everyone together.”

David Roberts ’57 is looking forward to seeing the new church coming to Forney, Texas.

Lee Bacon ’58 moved back to Montrose, Colo., last September.

Jason Terk ’85, a pediatrician at Cook Children’s Medical Center, was featured on the cover of Fort Worth Best Doctors 2019. Terk has been a prominent voice in fighting the anti-vaccination sentiment on the rise in Tarrant County.

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of the world. We feel blessed and are enjoying life here very much. If any of you ever get out this way, would be great to see you.”

Richard St. Romain ’70 brought his sons Joe from Boise, Idaho, and Mark from Chicago to Texas for a hog hunt.

Afterwards, dad proudly accompanied them on a tour of the current Jesuit facilities.

“Things have really changed in 50 years, and my boys were impressed.”

1960s

Rick Reed ’65 spends the summer in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico.

Pat Borders ’60 is spending most of the year in Overland Park, Kansas. “After hurricane Harvey, we sold the house and went North to be near our kids and grandkids, but we kept a small place in Texas to escape the Kansas winters.”

Bill Davis ’61 returned to work last year helping college professors turn their notes into textbooks that perform and are affordable.

“It’s been very rewarding.”

Daughter, Aci, is a creative writer for Pixelberry, and son, Robby, is a junior at Boise State majoring in mechanical engineering.

Bill Raymond ’62 made the most of a long winter in Montana rebuilding his HO model railroad,

the Great Northern. “And even in the cold, all the critters need to be cared for. The ranch people went to Idaho for steelheads, and I became the hired man once again.

Free labor!”

Jerry Taliaferro ’63 has been living in Cedar Park, Texas, with his wife of 40 years, Beth. Jerry substitute teaches for Leander ISD. Tom Hylden ’64 “finally pulled the plug and retired from the practice of law on January 1 after threatening to do so for more years than I care to admit.” Tom and wife, Shelley, live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, not far from the town of Salisbury, “on the tidal portion of Rewastico Creek, which flows into the Nanticoke River, then into the Chesapeake Bay, thence to the rest

IF YOUR GRADUATION YEAR ENDS IN 4 OR 9

IT’S YOUR REUNION YEAR!

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Mike Gregory ’66 retired in April and headed to New Mexico then to Arizona where he “stood on the corner in Winslow with my bride, brother, and sister-in-law. Nature abhors a vacuum, so I am pursuing different volunteer opportunities to stay busy.”

Fred Ham ’69 retired from the Air Force and is now retired from teaching high school. He is relocating to Victoria, Texas, this summer.

1970s

Patrick Tourville ’71 with daughter Grace-Marie on the first day of school this year. Grace is a junior at Cheverus Jesuit High School in Portland, Maine. “The Ignatian tradition continues.”

Hank Henry ’70 is retired but “forever a world explorer and perpetually a naturalist.”

Marty Ochs ’70 has lived in Austin since 1970, is a member of St. John Neumann’s Parrish, and in council 10836 Knights

Jim Jenner ’71 portrays Harpagon in Moliere’s The Miser.

Jim and wife, Brenda Lynn Bynum started The Oasis Theatre Company in 1988; and now, after over 30 years in N.Y.C. and The Catskills, they have relocated to Santa Fe, N.M. For more information visit theoasistheatre.com

Brien Smith ’75, the Managing Director of Neuberger Berman and the COO of the Neuberger Berman Private Equity Division, was the keynote speaker at the 2019 University of Texas MPA commencement program.

Brien received a master’s in professional accounting and a BBA from the University of Texas at Austin.

To submit a class note, please send an email to connect@jesuitcp.org.

from the alumni director

Proud great-grandparent, Henry Knapek ’54 and grandparent, Mike Knapek ’75 are delighted to pose with the new addition to their family. Caroline Knapek, born Nov. 29, 2018 is the daughter of Lauren and Michael Knapek ’03.

of Columbus. He has been a volunteer with Mobile Loaves and Fishes for 20 years. A mortgage banker since 1984, he is married to Jacqueline for 38 years, has a daughter, Jessica, and son-inlaw, Michael Wheat. “I look back on my time at Jesuit with great pride.”

Rick Redmond ’70 wants to remind us that his space for parties, 2616 Commerce Event Center, in Deep Ellum, has become very popular for events.

“We just went through a large remodel and have a 5,000 sq. ft. deck overlooking the Dallas skyline.”

Tony Piccola ’71 is retired and living in South Texas, with time for building furniture, working in the garden and going to the beach frequently. “As a friend, who visited recently commented, ‘living the dream.’ Several classmates and I still keep in touch with each other throughout the year.”

Dale Wilcox ’71 is pleased to announce that son, Blake ’12, graduated from Brown University and is currently enrolled at Georgetown University studying economics in an Eastern European studies program.

He is fluent in Spanish, German, Russian and somewhat in Polish.

Daughter, Meredith, will graduate from NYU with a fine arts degree in technical theater.

David Keene ’72 is still living in Austin with wife, Liz, and is close to celebrating the first anniversary of opening his new consultancy, digiDaybook, a B2B content marketing and PR firm with clients such as Samsung, NEC, AVIXA, and

more. “Most recent fun was lunch a few weeks ago with some of the guys from the Class of ’72 at Spring Creek Barbecue, a stone’s throw from 12345 Inwood Road.”

Paul Johnston ’73 was employed

by Blue Ridge Mountain Resources, Inc., which merged with Eclipse Resources Corp. in February 2019.

“In connection with the merger, I became EVP and general counsel of Eclipse Resources which changed its name to Montage Resources Corporation. Montage is based in Irving, Texas with principal assets in Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania.”

Felipe Wentzel ’73 is retired and living in Las Vegas where he serves as a hospital chaplain and leads a children’s ministry with his wife, Brenda, teaching the bible. “We are blessed!”

George Moussa ’75 and wife, Erika, live in Dallas with two boys and two girls at Christ the King School. While designing and importing furniture from Asia, he started an upholstery factory in North Carolina with a showroom in the Dallas Design District under the name Ambella Home. He stays active running and flying a King Air 350.

Allen Schroeder ’75 has worked for 10 years with grocery store managers to bring imperfect looking produce and day-old bread to low income and underserved families in Austin.

Now he has turned his mission into a nonprofit called Save The Food. He lives with his ex-wife, his daughter and her two boys. “Helping raise two boys after raising two girls is a wild experience. Love it!”

Sean McMullen ’96 flanked by past Alumni Association Board Presidents, Kevin Whelan ’77 (pictured left) and Frank Marshall ’83 Greetings fellow alumni!

As you read through the pages of the Jesuit Today, it’s clear that this past year was one for the books! Most recently, we added the Class of 2019 as the newest members of the alumni association. The Jesuit experience provides so many opportunities for our students to excel and the Class of 2019 did just that!

As alumni, we take great pride in their accomplishments and should celebrate their successes. This is also a perfect time to consider the affect Jesuit had on our lives when we were students and how those experiences have shaped us as adults.

This past year we have had a wonderful turnout in our reunion attendance and networking events while the Alumni Phonathon continues to raise the bar, offering hope and opportunity to hundreds of students on financial aid. Your ongoing support of your alma mater sets an example for future generations.

A lot of our most recent successes can be attributed to the leadership of our outgoing alumni association president, Frank Marshall ’83. Under Frank’s guidance, we redefined our mission statement, recreated and reincorporated our young alumni committee and continued to expand our Phonathon infrastructure. I am grateful for Frank’s commitment to the Alumni Board and look forward to his continued involvement. I am also excited to announce Jimmy Archie ’93 as the incoming president of the Jesuit Dallas Alumni Association. I am confident that our best days are still ahead, and excited to see where we will go behind Jimmy’s enthusiasm, dedication, and talent.

Thank you again for all of the support and prayers you provide Jesuit Dallas.

There’s no place like it, and the involvement of the alumni association is part of what makes our School so special. I hope you enjoy your summer, and I encourage you to stay in touch with your Jesuit brothers!

Go Rangers!

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

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Dale Sparks, WVU Athletics Communications

Pat Hughes ’76 celebrates with his family and grandchildren.

See classnote below.

Pat Burke ’76 is a special education teacher at Judson High School in Converse, Texas, near San Antonio. “For work I have to use the name on my Texas Drivers License, and I’m still not used to people calling me ‘William’.”

U.S. Air Force Academy Athletics

DARIUS HILL ’15 AND NIC READY ’15

Darius Hill ’15 and Nic Ready ’15 were each selected on the second day of the 2019 Major League Baseball (MLB) Amateur Draft, as Hill was taken by the Chicago Cubs and Ready was picked up by the Miami Marlins. Their selections marked the ninth and 10th Jesuit Dallas alums to be drafted since 2000, and the first time two alumni have been selected in the same year since 2010.

Hill enjoyed a historic career at West Virginia University and graduated as the all-time Big 12 leader with 79 career doubles. A consensus Freshman All-American in 2016, Hill paced the 2019 squad to 38 wins and an NCAA Tournament berth, while leading the Mountaineers in most offensive categories and ranking fourth in the nation in two-base hits. Hill, who was a two-time ABCA All-Region player and an All-Big 12 selection, established a WVU record for starts and games played, and finished second in program history with 304 career hits.

Ready, who was the first player in Air Force history to earn Mountain West All-Conference honors all four years, garnered national attention last July after winning the 2018 Rocket Mortgage

by Quicken Loans College Home Run Derby. In 2019, the two-time ABCA All-Midwest pick set numerous Air Force career records, including homeruns (50), hits (300), RBI (224) and games played (217). Leading the Mountain West Conference in homeruns as a senior, Ready became only the fourth player in Air Force Academy history to be drafted into the MLB.

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Pat Hughes ’76 recalls “the terrific foundation our School laid for us as we departed for our next adventures so long ago. At 61 I remain grateful for my time at Jesuit, and the lessons learned, and the spiritual, disciplined and balance approach to life that we received from my parents, and our School. As a grandfather to five wonderful boys and girls, I am grateful now and always at what we were blessed to receive. God Bless Jesuit.” See photo above.

Doug de Marco ’77 retired from engineering three years ago. After 32 years in Carrollton, he and his wife moved to Rockwall where they started The RISE (Rockwall Indoor Sports Expo). Delighted that his children, grandchildren, and

extended family are all in Rockwall or nearby, he looks forward to playing soccer with his kids again.

“I regularly play disc golf with Mike Quarry ’75, Ross Bickel ’75 and Bob Swenson ’77, in Carrollton.”

Matt McVay ’79 has been married 32 years to an amazing woman and has two incredible sons, one a business owner and the other an aspiring actor. He hit the 36year mark in the custom cabinet industry and is going on 13 years as co-owner to a shop that topped $3 million in revenue last year. “Our clientele includes Jesuit alums, local and national celebrities, the Dallas Cowboys and collegiate institutions.

We participate in charitable work for numerous organizations, schools and churches. While I certainly accredit Jesuit with the base knowledge to allow me to excel, if not for my Dad, Bud McVay, my career would never had been possible. I thank him whole heartedly and for the years I was privileged to attend Jesuit.”

Bill Raskin ’85 just released his first novel, Cardiac Gap, a futuristic thriller based on the author’s life as an Airborne Ranger Special Forces officer. He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel with 20 years of active duty that included overseas deployments, multiple combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan and service in classified programs and assignments. Bill now lives in Bethesda, Maryland with his loving wife, a wonderful teen, and an awesome dog.

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New Arrivals DAUGHTERS Marin Joann to Hillary and Sam Johnson ’97 Chloe Jane to Jess and Ben Kirby ’00 Taylor Reese to Sheila and Steven McWilliams ’02 Magnolia Emerson to Mackenzie and Bobby Morgan ’03 Evangeline Rae to Danielle and Logan Roach ’03 Eleanor Grace to Elena and Brian Maher ’05 Monica Therese to Cynthia and Grant Schmidt ’06 Lucy James to Courtney and TJ Howard ’08 Harper to Kelsey and Eric Launer ’08 Ana Sofia to Ana and Oscar Martinez ’10

SONS Holden Mitchell to Mary and Michael Hughes ’97 Jude Alexander to Amy and Simon Tolbert ’98 Henry Sargon to Rachael and Sargon Daniel ’00 Sebastian James to Sarah and A.J. Gonzales ’02 Zev Alexander to Laura and Daniel Baskind ’03 Silas to Emily and Gray Mason ’04 Cameron Paul to Courtney and Reggie Stephens ’05 William Thomas to Kerri and Colin Watson ’05 Noah Clark Anthony to Angel and Sam Pryor ’06 Graham to Kelsey and Eric Launer ’08

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ALUMNI FIELD REPORT The USA Cycling National Championships saw a pair of former Rangers reach the podium as Evan Bausbacher ’17 (Cycling) captured a national championship in the men’s club road race, holding off a pack of racers down the stretch of the 60-mile course with a time of 2:53:03. Hugo Scala ’16 (Cycling), who raced for the nation’s top-ranked program, Marian University, added a bronze medal in the men’s varsity road race.

John Michael Priddy ’16 (Lacrosse), a defensemen for the University of Michigan, was named to the 2019 Big Ten Players to Watch List and selected to the Academic All-Big Ten team.

Shane Ross ’15 (Wrestling) closed his

Augustana Athletics

J.T. Mix ’17 (Baseball) played all 53 games

college career by earning All-New England Wrestling Association (NEWA) Second Team and National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) Academic Team honors at Wesleyan University.

for the Augustana College (S.D.) Vikings during his sophomore season, hitting .384 to finish third on the team. Mix was named to the National Collegiate Baseball Association (NCBA)/Rawlings NCAA Division II All-Region First Team and the National College Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) All-Region Second Team.

Purdue Athletics

Jacksonville Athletics

Bryce Bonner ’16 (Baseball) was named a

Dixon Smith ’17 (Lacrosse) continued his hot

Big Ten Sportsmanship Honoree, after playing in 43 games and making 34 starts while racking up 24 hits, six doubles and two home runs during his junior season at Purdue University.

Danny Parker, MiLB.com

Kyle Muller ’16 (Baseball) earned a spot in

start at Jacksonville University. Already third in program history with 49 caused turnovers, the 2019 All-Southern Conference (SoCon) Second Team defenseman led the Dolphins with 45 ground balls as a sophomore.

the Southern League All-Star Game after a strong first half of the season pitching for the Mississippi Braves, AA affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. At the all-star break, Muller had a 4-3 record with a 3.02 earned run average and 65 strikeouts.

Andrew Murphy ’15 (Football) was named

TCU Athletics

Trey Elliott ’14 (Football) played in 13 games and earned four starts for TCU, including a start for the Horned Frogs against California in the 2018 Cheez-It Bowl. Elliott closed the year by earning Second Team Academic All-Big 12 honors and was named the 2018 TCU ScholarAthlete of the Year by the National Football Foundation’s Gridiron Club of Dallas.

to the All-SAA Second Team offensive line and earned CoSIDA Academic All-District football honors at Rhodes College. His academic success earned him designation to the 2019 National Football Foundation (NFF) Hampshire Honor Society alongside classmate Nmesoma Nwafor ’15, who appeared in nine games for Tufts during his senior season and racked up 21 tackles.

Andrew Gilchrist ’18 (Soccer) was named to the All-Southern Athletic Association (SAA) Honor Roll at Rhodes College following his freshman year in which he started at defense.

Joseph Merkel ’16 (Crew) was a

member of Navy’s men’s varsity 8+ boat that finished the season 10th in the nation at the Intercollegiate Rowing Association (IRA) National Championships in late May.

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Jacob Palisch ’17 (Baseball) earned Pac-12

All-Academic team honors during his second year at Stanford University. The 2018 consensus Freshman All-American secured a 5-2 record with a 4.79 earned run average and 48 strikeouts.

University of Hawaii Athletics

Brocke Stepteau ’14 (Basketball) wrapped

up his senior season at the University of Hawaii by earning the team’s Riley Wallace Leadership Award and the Ah Chew Goo Most Inspirational Award. Stepteau closed the year ranked 12th in the nation in free-throw percentage and set Hawaii basketball program records in freethrow percentage (88.9%) and consecutive made free throws (34).

Tim Montpas ’85 had both sons attending Jesuit during the 2018-19 school year. Austin (pictured center), will be attending Oklahoma State next year and Hayden is a rising sophomore. “It’s been great having them share in the Jesuit experience the same as their old man did back in the day!”

1980s

James Chapman ’80 was sure he would not like Las Vegas but after a trip there in 2012 he fell in love with the city. “We bought a home in a 55+ community and love it.

The weather is the best part for old bones.”

Chris Johnston ’81 has had a busy year. He and his wife have welcomed two new sons-in-law and the arrival of their first grandchild.

“I’m enjoying the challenges of being a CFO and my wife works as a curriculum specialist in classical education for the Responsive Education Solutions.”

Scott Jackson ’82 and wife, Kelley, are now empty nesters.

Daughter, Kendall, graduated from the University of Oklahoma and son, John, is finishing his freshman year at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. “We are enjoying our newly built empty nester home and lifestyle. Lots of changes with my move to Compass Real Estate and several development projects. I am also attempting to improve my tennis rankings in ‘55 open singles’ for Texas.”

David Hamer ’84 shouts “Hallelujah!” His youngest child, Jessica, is off to Loyola Marymount in the fall. “Next stop is getting all three off the payroll and fully employed...more on that later.”

Larry Pascal ’84 recently became a member of the Board of Directors at World Affairs Council of Dallas.

Jarmon Downs ’85 is happy to announce his oldest daughter, Lynlee Downs, is engaged to be

married to Mitch Montgomery, of Denver, in August 2020.

Kevin Frederick ’85 is pleased that his son, David Frederick, an 8th grader at St. Monica school, will follow his dad, and uncles, Abel Alcala ’89 and Caesar Alcala ’93 and attend Jesuit Dallas in the fall.

He will be a member of the 2023 freshman class.

J.J. Lastelick ’86 has opened Noah’s Fine Watches & Jewelry in Frisco, Texas, with several partners. They are aggressive buyers on all fine Swiss timepieces and diamond jewelry specializing

Joe Corrales ’88 and family traveled to Guatemala as part of a mission trip with “Orphan’s Outreach” were they visited and performed basic upkeep at orphanages and helped build stoves and provide clean water systems to families in rural parts of the country. “It was a great experience for myself; wife, Cathy; son, Jack ’20; and daughters, Olivia (UA ’21) and Tess (7th grade St. Monica).” in pre-owned Rolex, Breitling, Omega, TAG, and Panerai.

Tedd Matula ’87 has joined Leeward Renewable Energy in Dallas as the senior vice president of corporate development and chief legal officer.

The new job will bring Tedd and his family back to Dallas after having been away for 20 years, most recently in Austin. He and wife, Kristin (Robl), have three kids, Lily (16), Augustine (13) and Lucian (12).

“Kristin and I are excited that Lily will be attending Ursuline in the fall.”

Bennett Cloud ’88 has a new business venture! He is the owner of a plumbing service company in Tarrant County called Matrix Plumbing.

Abigail Ann Pfaff, daughter of Brent Pfaff ’89, graduated from the University of North Texas with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. Abby is a third generation Eagle.

1990s

Mark Alphonso ’91 will be singing at Carnegie Hall and St. Patrick’s cathedral in New York City with the Good Shepherd Church Choir.

He also opened his third wedding venue in DFW this summer. Son, Alexander (11) earned his seconddegree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, and daughter, Mia (8) will be receiving her first communion.

TANNER KALINA ’10 Tanner Kalina ’10, who was featured in a previous issue of Jesuit Today after co-starring in Richard Linklater’s hit comedy, “Everybody Wants Some!!,” achieved acclaim for his latest film, “Evergreen.”

“Evergreen” debuted at the 2019 WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival, the longest running independent film and video festival in the world. Garnering an enormous buzz following its world premiere, an encore screening was aired the next day. The film was named Best Picture at the festival and was the recipient of the Houston Film Society Critics’ Choice Award as well as the Golden Remi Award.

The highly-anticipated romantic drama was praised by critics. Michael Douglas Carlin, in his glowing review for LA’s Century City News, said “I saw Avengers: Endgame and thoroughly enjoyed it, but when I saw Evergreen, I understood my humanity.” Added Mark Ziobro in his “A” grade review for The Movie Buff, “Evergreen is just a remarkable film. From start to finish it paints its characters and arc so carefully, so cleanly, it leaves little to the imagination and heralds authentic emotion. For an indie, which historically have low budgets, this is a sublime achievement.”

“As someone who practices Catholicism, I think prior depictions of Catholics in film tend to be stereotypical and one-noted, so it was very important to me to portray an honest depiction of a Catholic on screen,” shared Kalina. “I take pride in this film for just showing a story, showing a reality, and letting the viewer gather their own thoughts.”

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CALLING ALL RANGERS! CALL NIGHTS FOR PHONATHON NOVEMBER 10-14 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 We’re guessing Brad Worth ’91 likes maroon. Son, Brandon, a senior at Texas A&M studying biomedical engineering, will start a co-op at DJO Surgical. Son, Cameron, is a freshman at Texas A&M studying chemical engineering and daughter, Kathryn, is a junior at Lindsay ISD looking forward to attending Texas A&M. After 21 years of living in Houston, Matthew Berend ’93, his wife, and three daughters have decided to move to Austin “so the kids can attend Eanes ISD and we can all experience the outdoors and scenes of Austin.”

Sam Watkins ’93 joined BKV Group as a senior associate, project manager, and Dallas employee #3. BKV is a Minneapolis-based architecture and engineering company providing holistic design services throughout the country.

According to Dallas Business Journal, Pat Doak ’95 “joined Trinity Commercial Construction in January of 2019, bringing 18 years of experience in retail and restaurant construction, branding and marketing. He is the newest member of Trinity’s leadership team; responsible for the business development and marketing

Justin Goldman ’00 published his fifth book, The Hero In You. In his second season as an emergency backup goaltender for the NHL and the Colorado Avalanche, he still works for the family business and runs The Goalie Guild, the world’s only nonprofit foundation for ice hockey goalies. He and his wife, Tiia Goldman, live in Castle Rock, Colo. For more info on the book visit Amazon.

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Darrell Calvin ’90 is Of Counsel at Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom in Dallas. He lives in Coppell with his wife Jennifer, also an attorney, and his two sons Jacob (13) and Samuel (10). groups. Patrick holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and History from Rockhurst University in Kansas City, Mo.” Simon Tolbert ’98 hangs a shingle out in Denver, Colo. Married to Amy Yauter from Las Alamos, N.M., they welcomed into the world Jude Alexander Tolbert in October 2018.

Simon started a legal practice five years ago focusing on delivering high quality representation to the oil and gas industry covering states in the Rocky Mountain West and Texas. “The firm remains committed to providing pro bono service hours through groups affiliated with the Colorado Bar Association. Feel free to reach out when in the Denver area.”

Dan Lanicek ’90 was ordained a permanent deacon in the Catholic Church on March 30 at St. William Parish in Round Rock, Texas. Married to Kim (Sproat, UA ’91), they have two teenagers. Volunteering at his parish, St. Albert the Great in Austin, Dan heard God’s call. When he began formation, his experiences with the poor and the incarcerated helped him understand what a deacon is called to do. He is grateful to his wife and family for supporting him through his ordination.

2000s

Sargon Daniel ’00 and wife,

Rachael, had their first child, a

boy, named Henry Sargon Daniel,

on December 27, 2018. See photo page 47.

Jeff Girard ’01, a history teacher and head swimming coach at

Ursuline Academy in Dallas, was

the recipient of the 2019 Teacher of the Year award. A peer-nominated award for someone who serves

as a role model for students and

models 21st century learning skills

and teaching tools, the prestigious award was presented at Ursuline’s annual end-of-year luncheon.

Weddings

Beth Ann Clark to Michael Martinez ’02 Stephanie Champion to Ernesto Martinez ’04 Lauren Kusnierz (UA ’06) to Dan Dietemann ’06 Rachel Pedicino to Drew Kendrick ’07 Cari Euart (BL ’08) to Will Daniel ’09 Alexandra Crockford to James Luisi ’09 Roseeanne to Michael Reichenstein ’09 Kelsey McKellips to Garrett Finney ’12

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Written by Seth Waits ’01, With the Current, Against the Odds is a fascinating account of the Texas Water Safari, a 262-mile trek described as the “world’s toughest canoe race.” Waits, Ben Black ’99, and one other friend had never paddled in the same canoe together, but that didn’t stop the eager, if naïve trio from tackling a challenge that would take them from Central Texas to the Gulf of Mexico. Waits’ new novel offers a first-person perspective on this amazing race and the group’s attempt to overcome extraordinary odds and cross the finish line as Safari novices.

Artie Abello ’01 (pictured center) broke ground on a med spa and an

urgent care in Austin and Houston, respectively. All independent, physician-owned endeavors, he continues a mission to increase Texans’ access to high-quality healthcare in modern settings with ethical small business standards.

As the co-founders and threefifths of the southern soul band, Prophets & Outlaws, Jesuit classmates Matt Boggs ’04, Steven Guckenheimer ’06 and James Guckenheimer ’03 recently released their first full length album, “Dreamer,” after a series of successful EP’s and multiple singles on the Texas Music Charts.

The group has amassed an online fan community of more than 25,000 and has been building a massive following across the Midwest and South with their genre-bending, high-energy live shows.

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Gavin Justiss ’01 started a new job as an attorney at Jackson Walker

a Student Orientation Leader at the University of North Texas!

last year and recently moved to a new home in Preston Hollow.

Gavin’s wife, Pam, also started a

new job as chief compliance officer

child, Magnolia Emerson Morgan in January. See photo page 47.

at American First Finance. Their

Reggie Stephens ’05 and wife,

in December.

member of the class of 2037,

daughter, Jaina, turned 3 years old Michael Martinez ’02 married Beth

Ann Clark on March 2, 2019 in Dallas.

Courtney, announce a future

Cameron Paul Stephens. See photo page 47.

The wedding party included Steven

Dan Dietemann ’06 married “fellow

See photo page 51.

’06) on Oct. 27, 2018 at the Perot

Martinez ’05 and Jason Saucedo ’01.

Will Coleman ’03 has started a

ride-sharing business to compete with Uber. According to Park

Cities People, Will, who grew up in Preston Hollow, and a friend,

have raised nearly $15 million to launch Alto, which will focus on

safety and hospitality more than the destination. For more information, visit ridealto.com.

Bobby Morgan ’03 and wife,

Mackenzie, welcomed their third

science nerd,” Lauren Kusnierz (UA Museum. Several Jesuit friends and family were in attendance

including Lane Webster ’07, Matt

Tonnemacher ’06, Tyler Raxter ’06, Max Kasmir ’06, Edward Lewis ’06 and his brother and best man,

Steve Dietemann ’09. See photo page 51.

Paul Iliya ’06 moved back to Dallas from Silicon Valley at the beginning of 2019 to launch and manage

Uber’s electric scooter program, JUMP.

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Joey Hever ’12

Brian Ruddick ’07 took part in an excursion to arctic Canada in support of NASA’s High-Altitude Balloon office. “We operated from villages around the Northwest Territories and Nunavut on gravel runways scraped out of the frozen tundra. This trip included Resolute Bay, the last usable airport before

earned his Naval Aviator Wings on April 12, 2019.

He will fly the Cobra Viper helicopter for the Marine Corp.

Celebrating with him is brother, Matthew ’15; mom, Leslie; and dad, Jim Hever ’82.

the North Pole.”

Drew Kendrick ’07 married Rachel

Pedicino at St. Ann Catholic Church in Prairie Village, Kan. Attending Andrew Arango ’05 graduated

dental school in 2013 and medical school in 2016. This July, he will graduate from residency in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. Andrew is coming back to Dallas to practice and will be joining John-Michael Stewart Oral, Facial & Implant Surgery in the Preston Hollow/Highland Park area.

were 2007 classmates (L-R):

Tanner Ryan, Alex Daigle, Drew

Kendrick, Max Harris, Eric Dama.

See photo page 51.

Jordan Goodman ’08 returned

from a six-month deployment in the Marines after taking charge of the Flightline Division. “I am

preparing for my next deployment as I progress through the flight

leadership syllabus and instruct

Taken ’09 and Eric Williamson ’09.

Will Daniell ’09 and Cari Euart (BL

Sal Perdomo ’09 was hired by

host of Jesuit alums which included

broker, specializing in the office and

new fleet naval aviators.”

’08) shared their wedding day with a Charlie Fechtel ’69, Jory McVay ’09, Jesuit Lacrosse coach Chris Surran,

medical sectors.

2010s

John Euart ’12, and Richard Devero ’09.

Portland, Maine, to attend The

Michael Brooks ’08, Austin Brooks ’05,

Andrew Raccasi ’09, Reed Oliver ’09,

Garrett Finney ’12 moved to

See photo page 51.

University of New England College

James Luisi ’09 and Alexandra

his first year. Garrett married Kelsey

Crockford were married at Saint

together for the first time since having baby girls.

Emerson Sloan Gambrel and Waverly Grace Pardo are already best friends.

CBRE as a commercial real estate

Sam Crain ’09, Max Godvin ’09,

Ryan Brooks ’16, Joey Fechtel ’07, Ric Crain ’05, Patrick McGuire ’09,

Matt Gambrel ’07 (left) and Jack Pardo ’07, getting

See photo page 51.

Ignatius Catholic Church at Boston College on March 22, 2019. “We

of Dental Medicine where he is in

McKellips on December 27, 2018.

See photo page 51.

met during our graduate studies at

Alex Baughman ’13 passed the

and Ministry. Three of my groomsmen

exam for electrical engineering and

Boston College School of Theology

Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)

were Nicholas Saliba ’09, David

is now classified as an Engineer in Training (EIT).

JOSH BELL ’11 Since earning the call-up to the Pittsburgh Pirates from AAA-affiliate Indianapolis on July 8, 2018, Bell has never played in his home state of Texas in a major league uniform. That changed on April 30, when Bell suited up for the Pirates against the Texas Rangers in Globe Life Field. Bell would begin a historically successful month with that two-game series in Arlington, one which resulted in Bell earning National League Player of the Month honors on June 3 while placing himself in the conversation for a start in the 2019 MLB All-Star Game this July.

Bell finished the month with a .390 batting average, 12 home runs and 31 RBI, a staggering number which, according to the Elias Sports Bureau, is the highest single-month combination of home runs, RBI and batting average in Pirates’ history. Bell led the majors with 46 hits, 24 extrabase hits and set a Pirates’ single-month record with 94 total bases.

Bell ended the month in the company of two Cooperstown legends as he joined Hank Aaron

Dave Arrigo, Pittsburgh Pirates

and Frank Robinson as the third player in National League history to record at least 12 doubles and 12 home runs in a single month.

This spotlight is part of an interview and story written by sports information director, Bryan Montgomery, and published at JesuitRangers.org.

To read the entire story, use your phone or tablet to click the QR code.

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After graduating from UTA with a

Jeff Fitzgerald ’14 graduated from

is playing professional golf. He is

recording technology.

finance degree, Joshua Radcliff ’13

Texas State with a B.S. in sound

playing on mini tours in the U.S. and

Jonathan Mendiola ’14 has had

Mexico and you can follow him @

joshrad_golf. “My goal is to qualify for the web.com tour, get my PGA

card and join my former teammate, Jordan on the tour.”

Erik Eppig ’13 joined Atlas Network where “I connect nearly 500

international partner organizations to the ideas and resources needed to advance the cause of liberty.”

Donald Blair ’14 graduated from

Texas A&M and is now serving in the U.S. Peace Corps for the next two

years. “I’m very excited and blessed to serve in Ecuador and live out the Jesuit motto.”

a lot going on. He graduated from St. John’s University, married his

best friend, and completed his AIT

training at Fort Lee. He is currently stationed at Fort Bliss in El Paso.

Zack Stavrou ’14 graduated

from the University of Tulsa with

a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Zack was a 4-year letter winner on the University of Tulsa’s Division I varsity soccer team that won three American Athletic Conference tournament championships, which qualified the team for the NCAA tournament for those years. Zack was voted 2nd team all-conference and pre-season all-conference during his four years.

Julian Reyes ’18 received his

appointment to U.S. Coast Guard Academy. He reports July 1 as a member of their Class of 2023.

Jon Birondo ’15 graduated from the University of North Texas with a bachelor of arts degree in radio, television and film and a minor in social science.

Dylan Roberts ’15 graduated from Saint Louis University with a B.A. in economics and a minor in French.

He will be working for the FDIC in Lexington, Kent.

Matthew Clayton ’17 won the best speaker award at Yale Hindi debate according to The University of Texas at Austin Department of Asian Studies newsletter. “The event was not only a debate, but a celebration of the Hindi language. I am proud to have had the opportunity to represent UT at such an incredible function.”

Michael Yanniello ’11 completes the trio of brothers with Chris ’03 and David ’05 at their company

2015 Jesuit alums, Nic Ready (L) and Garrett Amy, celebrate graduation from the United States Air Force Academy with Coach Hickman (far left) and Coach Weeks.

Screenwriter and director Conor Allyn ’04 has been busy. In 2018, the made-for-TV thriller, “Overexposed,” enjoyed a successful debut on Lifetime Movie Network, and in March of this year, “Walk. Ride.

Rodeo.,” his biopic of rodeo barrel racer Amberly Snyder was an instant hit on Netflix. As reported in June

by Variety magazine, Allyn’s newest screenplay, “No Man’s Land,” is currently in filming. Jake Allyn ’09, who also serves with Conor as one of the film’s producers, co-stars in the film with Frank Grillo.

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The Project Brothers Construction and Remodeling. Chris and David founded the company in 2016 and are excited to have Michael join their fast-growing business.

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IN MEMORIAM o u r

Alumn i

James H. Laura ’43 Edward Pierre Puyau Jr. ’43 Patrick Aloysius Schnitzius ’45 Herbert Mark Stanley Jr. ’45 John Ray Keller ’46 Stanley Edward Martin Jr. ’49 Edward A. Joseph ’50 Budd Edward Kneisel ’55 Ronald L. Phillips ’55 Fred Lamar Schaefer ’57 Richard F. Coerver III ’58 Albert Julius Semtner Jr. ’59 James Michael Goodman ’60 Charles Joseph McGuire III ’60 Clay A. Lancaster ’61 John Geary McEvoy ’63 Morton Benjamin Hassan Jr. ’65 George Francis Ackels ’71 Daniel Eugene Maher ’71 Gery John DiMarco ’73 Greg Meny ’76 Clifton George Murray ’79 J. Lee Siegmund Jr. ’83 Michael Edward Geisler II ’17

W i fe of

† Buddy Ragley ’48 Dotty Ragley Bob Brill ’63 Nancy A. Brill Steve Seward ’63 Catherine Ann Seward Joe Frank Lalumia ’65 Nanette Lalumia

p ra y e r s

a n d

c o n d o l e n c e s

Henry Morales ’82 Bonny Bollman Leung Tom Fox ’83 Dorothy Fox Greg Queen ’83 Mary Grace Queen Kelly Roach ’84 Laura H. Roach Chris Newman ’92 Norma Newman Mike Weissert ’96 Eileen M. Yeager Matt Weissert ’00 Eileen M. Yeager EJ McWoods ’09 Sundra McWoods

Father of

Michael Schnitzius ’67 Patrick A. Schnitzius ’45 Harry Schnitzius ’70 Patrick A. Schnitzius ’45 Sean Murphy ’72 Raymond Robert Murphy John Bagert ’77 John Erwin Bagert Tim Bagert ’80 John Erwin Bagert Tim Schnitzius ’82 Patrick A. Schnitzius ’45 Kelly Roach ’84 John L. Roach † Charles McGuire ’86 Charles McGuire III ’60 Matt Quagliana ’86 Vincent Quagliana Mike Testa ’88 Sylvester Joseph Testa Pat Lancaster ’90 Clay Lancaster ’61 Troy Testa ’90 Sylvester Joseph Testa Jim Testa ’92 Sylvester Joseph Testa Travis Lowry ’06 Ashby Lowry Hunter Allen ’10 Robert David Allen Chris Boe ’10 Mark Boe Cole Wilson ’15 Charles Wade Wilson Fernando Villanueva Jr. ’19 Fernando Villanueva Sr.

Sister of

James Yeargan ’62 Jamie Yeargan Marmon

† David O’ Brien ’45 Dorothy O’Brien Jones † James O’Brien ’48 Dorothy O’Brien Jones Bob Gruber ’60 Catherine Ann Seward Dick Gruber ’62 Catherine Ann Seward Mike Gruber ’74 Catherine Ann Seward

Son o f

B ro t h er o f

Da ug h ter of

Michael Geisler ’81 Michael E. Geisler ’17

M othe r of

A.C. Moser ’57 Margaret Murrin Moser Paul Moser ’59 Margaret Murrin Moser Bob Reagan ’63 Elizabeth Jean Reagan Ernie Moser ’64 Margaret Murrin Moser Rudy Tovar ’64 Esther Tovar Mike Moser ’66 Margaret Murrin Moser Steve Reagan ’68 Elizabeth Jean Reagan Arthur Ways ’68 Mary Cathrine Ways John Dwyer ’69 Francine Beggs Dwyer J.D. Gonzales ’69 Connie B. Gonzales Michael Gonzales ’70 Connie B. Gonzales Jim Moser ’70 Margaret Murrin Moser Roland Tovar ’70 Esther Tovar † Bob Uhler ’70 Jeanne Marie Minnick Mark Dwyer ’71 Francine Beggs Dwyer John Stanley ’71 Josie Toogood Thomas Uhler ’71 Jeanne Marie Minnick Mark Phillips ’72 Mary Patricia Phillips Erin Dwyer ’73 Francine B. Dwyer Richard Queen ’75 Mary Grace Queen David Queen ’77 Mary Grace Queen John Fox ’79 Dorothy Fox Joe Morales ’81 Bonny Bollman Leung Jon Morales ’81 Bonny Bollman Leung

† Donald Stanley ’47 Herbert M. Stanley Jr. ’45 † Jerry Puyau ’47 Edward Pierre Puyau Jr ’43 † Peter Joseph ’48 Edward A. Joseph ’50 John Goodman ’56 James Michael Goodman ’60 Ed Stanley ’59 Herbert M. Stanley, Jr. ’45 Lawrence Ackels ’68 George Francis Ackels ’71 Louis Maher ’68 Daniel Maher ’71 Henry Ackels ’69 George Francis Ackels ’71 † Ed Maher ’69 Daniel Maher ’71 John Maher ’70 Daniel Maher ’71 Most Rev. Robert Coerver ’72 Richard F. Coerver III ’58 Michael Ackels ’74 George Francis Ackels ’71 Pat Maher ’74 Daniel Maher ’71 Joseph Ackels ’75 George Francis Ackels ’71 Dan DiMarco ’77 Gery John DiMarco ’73 Greg Ackels ’79 George Francis Ackels ’71 Kelby Woodard ’88 Kevin Woodard Andrew Sherman ’21 Tyler Jeffrey Sherman

G r a n dm o th er o f

Paul Moser ’88 Margaret Murrin Moser Paul Bristol ’90 Josie Toogood Rudy Tovar ’94 Esther Tovar Stephen Dominguez ’99 Jean Ann Singel Daniel McWilliams ’00 Mary Hoover Joseph Fraler ’01 Esther Tovar Casey Moser ’01 Margaret Murrin Moser

Steven McWilliams ’02 Mary Hoover Michael Fox ’05 Dorothy Fox Jeff Fraler ’05 Esther Tovar Mike Fraler ’05 Esther Tovar J.D. Gonzales ’05 Connie B. Gonzales Andrew McWilliams ’05 Mary Hoover David Mooney ’05 Jen Mooney Cole Bezner ’06 Victoria Bezner Andrew Dwyer ’06 Francine Beggs Dwyer Nic Ponzio ’06 Earlene Hayes † Michael Christy ’07 Gertrude Christy Matt Fox ’07 Dorothy Fox Chase Mooney ’08 Jen Mooney Matt Ways ’08 Mary Cathrine Ways Hunter Roach ’09 Laura H. Roach Miller Walker ’10 Ava Miller Michael Ways ’10 Mary Cathrine Ways Nick Fox ’16 Dorothy Fox Pete Hamrick ’16 Billie Hamrick

Gran df ath er of

Jason Keller ’91 John Keller ’46 Shane Schnitzius ’94 Patrick A. Schnitzius ’45 Jay Schnitzius ’96 Patrick A. Schnitzius ’45 Patrick Murphy ’03 Raymond Robert Murphy Tim Murphy ’06 Raymond Robert Murphy John Buskmiller ’09 Richard Miller Hunter Roach ’09 John L. Roach Hunter Roach’ 09 Ray O Lubke Justin Buskmiller ’11 Richard Miller Quinn Wolf ’12 Al Geers Kyle Wolf ’14 Al Geers Daniel Hoffend ’15 Daniel J. Hoffend Sr. Jack Kelley ’15 Lawrence Goodwin Patrick Miramontes ’15 Tom Mitoraj Billy Stone ’15 Dennis Michael Norton Michael Bowen ’16 Warren Bowen Pete Hamrick ’16 Joe Hamrick Luke Kelley ’16 Lawrence Goodwin Christopher Miramontes ’16 Tom Mitoraj Philip Schnitzius ’17 Patrick A. Schnitzius ’45 John Bowen ’18 Warren Bowen Joe Kelley ’18 Lawrence Goodwin Michael Miramontes ’18 Tom Mitoraj Joseph Buskmiller ’19 Richard Miller Nic Schnitzius ’19 Patrick A. Schnitzius ’45 Sam Kelley ’20 Lawrence Goodwin Ryan Miramontes ’20 Tom Mitoraj Graham Lancaster ’21 Clay Lancaster ’61 Danny Schnitzius ’22 Patrick A. Schnitzius ’45 Neil Lancaster ’23 Clay Lancaster ’61

F ri en ds o f Jesuit Betty Bomar Charlene Dorsey Robert John “Jack” Eifert David Martin O’Brien

† deceased

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Edward Pierre Puyau Jr ’43 After a Christmas surrounded by family, on Dec. 27, 2018, Edward Pierre Puyau, Jr. peacefully took his last breath. His life here on earth was filled with faith, joy, and laughter. Never did a man face the challenges of life with more grace. Missing him deeply are his beloved wife of 60 years, Marie Therese Seghers Puyau, seven children and 13 grandchildren. Edward was a veteran of the Navy in World War II. He graduated from Southern Methodist University and received his Master of Arts in Education from Loyola University in New

Elementary and Highland Park Middle schools, then became part of the first sophomore class of Jesuit High School. A member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity, he graduated with a BS in geology from the University of Texas. Herb also served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He had a productive career at Atlantic Richfield, Texas American, and for many years as an independent geologist. He truly loved geology, and family camping trips were not complete without a geological map, hammer, and gold pan. Herb leaves to cherish his memory, Pat, his wife of 61

Orleans. For the next 40 years he was a teacher

years; his four children and 11 grandchildren.

and principal inspiring students, staff, teachers

John Ray Keller ’46

and community. After retirement, he enjoyed reading, writing, watching movies, music, cheering on the Saints football team, attending Mass at Christ the King Catholic Church, holding hands with Marie, and cherishing visits with his children and their spouses, as well as his nieces, nephews,

John Ray Keller, known as “Poppie”, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 20, 2019. Born in Dallas, he is preceded in death by

and grandchildren.

his beloved and devoted

Patrick Aloysius Schnitzius ’45

he was married almost

Pat Schnitzius passed away Jan. 18, 2019. He was a charter member of the National Honor Society, received the Distinguished Alumnus Award, and was inducted into the Jesuit Sports Hall of Fame with the Gold Ranger Award. The “obituary

wife, Marie, to whom sixty years. John was the founder of John R. Keller Masonry, Inc. in 1954 which continues to this day 65 years later.

Poppie’s life was his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is survived by his son, Ray (Carol); daughter, Kay Keller; and son, Victor (Nancy). His joy was his grandchildren: Amy, who preceded him in death; Jason and Lisa; Adam and Chandra; Nicole, Taylor, Jacqueline, Kirsten, John, Paige and Veronica; his great-grandchildren:

keeper” for Jesuit since the 70s, Pat read the

Clayton, Jackson, Harrison, Morgan and Jordan.

paper every morning to search for the death

Stanley Edward Martin Jr. ’49

of a graduate or their loved ones. At age 17, he volunteered for the U.S. Navy and served during World War II. After the war, Pat went into business with his father and brother, George, at Schnitzius Manufacturing Company, which later became Bartush-Schnitzius Foods. Preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Ann Leverette, who died in 1968, he is survived by his seven children and their spouses, 28 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren and three great-greatgrandchildren. Pat will be remembered for his strong Catholic faith; his love of family, friends and Jesuit comradery; attendance at countless

Stanley Martin passed away on Nov. 20, 2018.

Born in Columbus, Ohio, the family relocated to the Dallas area settling in Highland Park. Stanley enlisted in the Navy Reserves following high school and was called to serve his country in 1952 serving aboard aircraft carriers USS F.D. Roosevelt and the USS Midway during his two years of active service.

athletic events; and his jokes!

He was married to his true love, Agnes Patricia

Herbert Mark Stanley Jr. ’45

Stanley was a lifetime 4th degree member of the

Herb Stanley passed away in Midland, Texas, on March 5, 2019 after a brief illness. A man of quiet grace and dignity, he devoted himself to

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Martin for 50 years before her passing in 2014.

Knights of Columbus. He will be remembered for his outgoing personality and sense of humor.

For many years he dressed as a leprechaun on St. Patrick’s Day, visiting nursing homes and children’s hospitals in costume. Stanley is survived by three sons and five grandchildren.

Edward A. Joseph ’50 Coach Eddie Joseph passed away in Austin, Texas after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s and cancer.

Eddie graduated from Jesuit High School in Dallas where he was an all-around athlete.

He continued his education and football career at Oklahoma University, Austin College and graduated from North Texas State University in 1954. He served three years in the U. S. Marine Corps, playing football for the Marines while being named to the All-Marine, All-Navy, and All-Service teams. Eddie began his coaching career at Victoria High School before becoming head coach of Bishop McGuinness High School in Oklahoma City. He left active coaching with a 138-54-6 record and during his lifetime received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to high school athletics. Eddie is survived by his wife Mary, of 65 years, as well as five children, eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Budd Edward Kneisel ’55 Budd Kneisel was sent home to be with the Lord on April 2, 2019. Budd accomplished much during his lifetime. In his early years, Budd attended St. Edwards Academy, Jesuit High School, and then studied at the University of Texas at Arlington. After graduating, Budd made his premier in television and radio broadcasting where he joined WBAP Radio and Channel 5 as a news reporter; many may recognize him from his popular morning show “The Children’s Hour.” Family recalls that during various holidays Budd would always state that he “just wanted your presence - not your presents.”

Budd is survived by son, Jim Kneisel and family; son, Steve Kneisel and family; daughter, Diana Davis and family; son, Joey Kneisel and family; and son, Jay Kneisel and family.

Fred Lamar Schaefer ’57 Fred Schaefer, of Katy, Texas, passed away on Feb. 9, 2019 surrounded by loving family and friends. Fred was born in Atlanta but grew up in Dallas and graduated

the care and support of

from Jesuit High School.

his grateful family. He

He attended East Texas

attended Holy Trinity

State University on

a track scholarship where he held two world records, one in the 100-yard dash and one in the 220-yard dash. He was an active member in Kappa Alpha Fraternity. He completed his master’s degrees in education and education management from East Texas State and Prairie View A&M. He was inducted into the Jesuit Sports Hall of Fame and the East Texas State University Hall of Fame.

After retiring from Spring Branch ISD in 2000, Fred enjoyed his time with family and friends. He leaves behind his loving wife of 56 years, Karen Schaefer; sons David Schaefer (Liza), Bob Schaefer (Allison); grandchildren, Kayla, Ryan, Matthew and Brian.

Richard F. Coerver III ’58 Richard Coerver, known to his family and friends as Dick, passed away on Dec. 10, 2018. He attended St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School, Jesuit High School in Dallas, and graduated from SMU with a Bachelor of Business Administration. He married Marie Annette Cook in 1964 and together they raised six children in Dallas until they moved to Weimar, Texas in 1976, bringing with them his love for the Dallas Cowboys. After moving to Weimar, they had four more children, finally topping out at 10 - an even five boys and five girls. He quickly became part of the Weimar community, eventually opening his own CPA practice. Dick had 22 grandchildren that at one time were spread across the country from California to New Hampshire. Dick loved the Colorado area, most specifically Estes Park, which will be his final resting place. He will be remembered for his strong faith, devotion to the church, strong moral values, and, most of all, care and devotion to his wife and family. He is survived by his wife, Annette; his children and grandchildren.

Albert Julius Semtner Jr. ’59 Bert Semtner passed away in Carmel, Calif. on Dec. 15, 2018. Bert graduated from Jesuit High School in Dallas as class valedictorian.

He went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the California Institute of Technology, a master’s degree in mathematics from the University of California, and a Ph.D. in Geophysical Fluid Dynamics from Princeton University. Dr. Semtner had a distinguished academic and scientific research career, first as a faculty member in the Dept. of Meteorology at UCLA, then as a research oceanographer at the National Center

for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colo., and

and was inducted into the Jesuit Sports Hall of

finally as Professor of Oceanography at the Naval

Fame in 2005. He attended Texas A&M University

Postgraduate School in Monterey, Calif. from 1986

on a baseball scholarship where he was a first team

until his retirement in 2005. He held the title of

All-American 1962-64 and competed in the 1964

Professor Emeritus through the remainder of his

College World Series. Forsaking an offer to play

life. He was very proud of his children Eric and Katy

professional baseball by the Los Angeles Dodgers,

and loved to talk about their accomplishments.

Chuck elected to make the law his profession by

During his retirement years, he enjoyed spending

attending SMU Law School. In 1973 along with two

time with his wife Jolene and their ever-growing

other attorneys he founded the law firm Winstead,

collection of dogs and cats. They loved to travel

McGuire, Sechrest and Minick and would go on to

and hike together and participated in canine

establish a second law firm, McGuire, Craddock

search and rescue work on the beautiful Monterey

& Strother, where he specialized in areas of

Peninsula. In addition to his wife and children, Bert

banking and surety law. Chuck was a member of

is survived by three grandchildren.

the State Bar of Texas, 1967-2019; the Dallas Bar

James Michael Goodman ’60

Association, 1967-2019; the Texas Association of Bank Counsel and the American Bar Association,

Jim Goodman passed

1967-2019. Preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn

away Jan. 21, 2019.

Dillon McGuire, and his son, Charles J. McGuire IV.

Jim had been living with

He is survived by his daughter and granddaughter,

Wernicke’s Aphasia and

Kate and Sarah Martin of Dallas.

other debilitating issues since he had a stroke

Clay A. Lancaster ’61

on July 22, 2006. Jim

Clay Lancaster passed

attended Christ the King,

away suddenly on Dec.

Jesuit High School, and

17, 2018 in Dallas. He

UT Arlington. He had degrees in Commercial

attended Jesuit High

Art and Business Finance. He worked for Mobil

School in Dallas, then

Oil for many years and later became Assistant

college at Southern

Alumni Director for Jesuit. He loved Jesuit and

Methodist University, and

remained close to his classmates through the

received an MBA from

years. Jim loved adventure and despite many

the University of Dallas.

heart attacks at a young age he hiked the Grand

Clay followed in his father’s footsteps and went

Canyon numerous times and had over 100 bungee

into the insurance industry, where he worked for

jumps. Jim was a father, grandfather, foster dad

over 50 years. In 1981, he became the managing

and a Boy Scout leader. Besides his family, he

partner at Corrigan-Jordan Insurance in Dallas.

loved caring for foster babies. His family fostered

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Susan

over 280 babies, many with special needs. As

Lancaster; his daughter, Vickie Jessup; his son,

a result of the 37 years of being foster parents,

Patrick K. Lancaster (Shelley); his grandchildren,

Jim and Jeannette received many awards and

David Jessup, Nicole Jessup, Graham Lancaster,

honors. For Jim’s years of work with BIND (Brain

and Neil Lancaster.

Injury Network of Dallas), the board honored him with the Goodman Award which is given each

John Geary McEvoy ’63

year to a person or persons who have given their

Geary McEvoy, of Dallas,

time and talents to furthering the cause for BIND.

passed away April 26,

Jim is survived by his wife, Jeannette; daughters,

2019. He graduated from

Denise Rebel (Jim), Julie Philley (Dwight), and Debi

Jesuit High School in

Goodman; and four grandchildren.

1963. He and wife, Laura,

Charles Joseph McGuire III ’60 Charles (Chuck) McGuire passed away peacefully

have been married for 50 years. In his own words, “…after having been given such a wonderful

on Feb. 2, 2019, his 77th

life by Almighty God and having been blessed with

birthday. Chuck was a

my patient and lovely wife, Laura, my precious

graduate of Jesuit High

children Don, Todd and Karen and their most

School where in addition

understanding spouses Christi, Erin, and Ruel.

to academic excellence he

Also, Windie who left us too soon. My spectacular

excelled in both baseball

grandchildren Ginero, Will, Mariah, Katy, Ryan,

and basketball. He was

Jordan, Decima, Lawton, Bellamy and Everett, and

a three-year letterman in both sports and was

my great grandson Evan.”

named the school’s Outstanding Athlete in 1960

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Morton Benjamin Hassan Jr. ’65 Benjamin “Mickey”

Daniel Eugene Maher ’71 Danny Maher passed

Hassan, Jr. died on Jan.

away Jan. 5, 2019.

31, 2019, at 71 years of

He lived his life the

age. Ben Hassan was

same way he liked

a long-time resident

his cars-- fast and

of Plano, Texas. He

loud. He instantly

graduated from the

befriended anyone he

University of Texas at

met. Countless lives

Dallas with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration and became a Certified Public Accountant. In his career as a CPA, Ben was held in high regard by his coworkers and clients, many of whom considered him a friend. Ben’s love of classic sports cars, rock and roll, bowling, and affection for his pets was evident,

have been touched by his warm spirit and eagerness to lend an ear or hand. He will be missed deeply by all who had the pleasure of crossing his path.

Gery John Di Marco ’73 Gery Di Marco passed

second only to the love and devotion he had for his

away April 6, 2019

family. An avid bowler, Ben was a long-time board

in Plano, Texas. He

member of the Dallas Bowling Association. He was

attended Texas A&M

a member of the Corvette Legends of Texas and

University and the

The Texas MG Register (TMGR) for many years. He

University of North

is preceded in death by his beloved son, Alexander

Texas after graduating

Seth Hassan. He is survived by his loving wife,

from Jesuit College

Margarita Trevino-Hassan. Ben will be remembered by his kindness, gentle spirit, and the loving way he lived and loved.

Preparatory in Dallas.

He and his loving wife of nearly 40 years, Marsha (Terrell) Di Marco, called Garland,

George Francis Ackels ’71 George Francis Ackels passed away Jan. 24, 2019 surrounded by his beloved family.

George was a man of deep faith. George’s favorite moments were with his children and grandchildren. George was one of ten Ackels siblings. He loved every one of them and would often share stories about their childhood together. George was a pioneer and senior executive in the Information Technology industry where he worked at EDS for thirty-one years with additional roles at EMC, VCE and ATOS. From humble beginnings, he grew a highly successful career where he managed regional data centers, global operations teams and critical customer accounts. George was a trusted mentor and friend to hundreds of people throughout his career. He is survived by Alana Ackels, his loving wife of 36 years; son, Ryan Ackels (Jennifer); daughter, Kaylee Smith (Mike); daughter, Allison Soper (Braundon); grandchildren Aidan Smith, Camden Ackels, Madeline Smith and Molly Ackels.

person with a wicked sense of humor. He will be sorely missed by his lifelong friends, family and extended family.

Michael Edward Geisler II ’17 Michael Edward Geisler II of Dallas passed away March 31, 2019. Michael attended St. Monica Catholic School and graduated from Jesuit College Preparatory School. He was a sophomore at Southern Methodist University and a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. Michael was an Eagle Scout with Troop 412 at St. Monica. He enjoyed the outdoors and the adventures he experienced, especially in his “happy place” at the family lake house. His years at Jesuit earned him some valuable friendships true to the Men for Others.

He played Jesuit football, was co-captain of the rugby team, and played rugby at SMU. He is survived by parents, Mike and Stacy Geisler; sisters, Annie Geisler and Ashli Marshall.

Texas, home since 1979. It was there that they raised their family. He made it well known to everyone that his greatest accomplishments in life were his beautiful wife and children, and was, without a doubt, a proud family man. He had a love for bowling, karaoke and fellowship with friends all over the world. Gery is survived by his wife; his son, Anthony (Ruby); daughter, Theresa (Branon).

Clifton George Murray ’79 Clifton Murray died suddenly on April 6, 2019. An award-winning and record-holding high school athlete, Clifton attended Jesuit College Preparatory School where he excelled in both basketball and track, serving as both the captain of the basketball and track teams in his senior year. Clifton earned a track scholarship to the University of Texas and competed 3 years for UT in the old Southwest Conference. He ran against known athletes such as Johnny Lam Jones, Johnny Hector and Olympians Mike Connelly and Carl Lewis. He was inducted into the Jesuit Dallas Sports Hall of Fame in 2007.

After receiving his degree in economics from UT, Clifton began working as a stockbroker for Dean Witter then later Shearson Leeman, finishing his brokerage career in 1998. He joined Rockfish Seafood Grill in 2001 where he was an

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employee until his death. Clifton was a wonderful

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