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ALUMNI FAMILY DAY is fast becoming one
of Jesuit’s favorite annual traditions. And while the campus tours, flag football, and tons of kid-friendly activities have the campus buzzing, the undisputed highlight is the annual BBQ cook-off.
TODAY (USPS #15660) issue #015 Winter 2018 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.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE 5
Around Campus
16 The Roundup
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Jesuit Profiles
17 Jesuit Acquires New Land
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Stay Tuned
18 Master Builders
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Campus Buzz
20 Foundation
11 Course Spotlight
47 Class Notes
12 MAGIS
61 In Memoriam
14 Homecoming
22 Our Story While the spirit of Jesuit Dallas has gone virtually unchanged for over 75 years, the School’s seemingly endless physical transformation has resulted in a rich and fascinating history.
O N T H E C O V E R : With the construction of one of Dallas’ first residential complexes, 21 Turtle Creek Condominiums, rising in the background, the building that had served as the first home of Jesuit Dallas would soon be demolished, as the Jesuit community moved from Oak Lawn to Inwood Road. 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 David C. Berend Vice President of Operations & CFO William L. Antes II Vice President of Advancement Executive Director of the Jesuit Foundation
SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2017-18 Chairman: Edwin S. Bell, Jr.
Trustees: William L. Antes II; Kevin Bartholomew; David C. Berend; Michael A. Earsing; Rev. Carlos D. Esparza, S.J. ’98; Catherine Foxworth; Thomas E. Garrison ’92; Rev. Francis W. Huete, S.J.; Douglas J. Lattner ’69; John Leinbaugh; Michael J. Marz ’74; Rev. Robert Murphy, S.J.; Clinton B. Shouse; Rev. Walter T. Sidney, S.J.; Michael F. Terry; Kathy Williams
JESUIT FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2017-18 Chairman: Douglas J. Lattner ’69
Trustees: William L. Antes II; Edwin S. Bell, Jr.; J.D. Dell; Timothy L. Dove ’75; Michael A. Earsing; Deborah Gibbins; Thomas J. Hever ’78; Joseph V. Hughes, Jr. ’71; Joseph M. Manogue; Frank W. Marshall, Jr. ’83; David T. Moran; Dr. Robert E. Morgan, Jr. ’71; John W. Morsbach III ’88; Kathleen A. Muldoon; Stephanie S. Phillips; Jon Piot; Aileen M. Pratt; Jeffrey Prendergast; John Stephens; Stephen G. Suellentrop; General Counsel: David M. Rosenberg
ADVANCEMENT STAFF
Joelle Abi-Habib Gift Officer Jan Deck Events Coordinator Natalie Devero Administrative Assistant to Vice President James Kramer Director of Communications Rosann Mack Assistant Director of Communications Sean McMullen ’96 Director of Alumni Relations Bryan Montgomery Sports Information Director Maureen Nawalaniec Director of Gift Planning and Endowment Accounting Candice Price Graphic Designer Tucker Redding, S.J. Videographer John Sabine Principal Gifts Officer Trent Stephens Gift Officer Pat Sayers Celebration Auction and MAGIS Golf Classic Coordinator Shelly Schutze Advancement Services Coordinator
Life-long Buffalo Bills fans, President Earsing and junior Matthew Wrobel, discuss the promise of a successful football season.
According to Punxsutawney Phil, we still have several weeks of winter weather to get through before spring officially arrives, and along with this prediction is the eternal hope of school boys everywhere that they will get a snow day. Perfect memories of snow days past conjure up images of sledding, building snow men, drinking hot chocolate and snowball fights. I realize that snow days for adults are usually not as pleasant and that maybe the hardest thing is that we remember how very sweet it was as a kid to be able to turn over in bed after finding out that school was in fact closed (for me that lasted until Dad required my services shoveling our sidewalk and driveway as well as our neighbors – character building he called it). It is always fun to recollect the good old days growing up, but while I can share in the nostalgia of the sitcoms of that era portraying a simpler, slower paced life, I sometimes think we forget the picture on the television screen often portrayed a less than accurate reality of what the world was really like. Sure it was a great time of scientific advances both real and imaginary, for we had John Glenn a real astronaut orbiting the earth as well as Rocky Jones Space Ranger saving the galaxy. But television life in those days was often not grounded in reality. I am not suggesting that remembering how things were when we were kids isn’t fun, but rather I’m troubled that many adults are quick to lament today and condemn the world we live in as they compare it to the good old days of their memories. My Jesuit vantage point allows me to see a world where young men are called to be kinder, more loving to each other; a place where a relationship with God is important; where they are called to see Mary the Mother of Jesus in the women around them; a world where being intellectually competent, socially just, and healthy are valued; and maybe most importantly, a world where we are called to always be in formation and open to growth. For me the good old days are today and tomorrow. God’s blessings,
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Michael A. Earsing
Around Campus... Kolvenbach Cross Named after the 29th Superior General of the Society of Jesus, the Kolvenbach Cross was installed in Walsh Gym just prior to the 2017-18 basketball season. Measuring 14 feet high and 10 feet across, the pressed deodar cedar was carved and mounted by alumni Dane ’10 and Spencer ’11 Adamson of Adamson Brothers Design. The finished piece, which is in the shape of the Jesuit cross, was fabricated from a 30 foot tree that was located in a courtyard on the campus of St. Rita Catholic School. The tree was dedicated in 1988 to Rev. Peter-Hans Kolvenbach, S.J., who was a Jesuit for 68 years, and had served as Superior General from 1983 to 2008. After Fr. Kolvenbach’s death in 2016, Pope Francis sent a telegram to Father Arturo Sosa, S.J., Superior General of the Society, expressing his “heartfelt condolences.” In the message, the pope recalled Fr. Kolvenbach’s “integral fidelity to Christ and His Gospel,” which was joined to “a generous commitment in exercising his office with a spirit of service for the good of the Church.”
Challenge Drive Sets New Record Jesuit is able to charge tuition that is far less than the actual cost of educating a student because we have been able to count on the generosity of our community to make up the difference. The Challenge Drive, our annual current parent appeal, raised a record $1,365,544 to benefit student programming, academic resources, and extracurricular activities in 2017-18. Under the tremendous leadership of Drive chair, Pete Delkus, and co-chair Stuart Schutze ’89, 93.5% of all parents accepted the challenge
Students Honored at Scholar Recognition Ceremony
to enhance the student experience. The School is humbled by the community’s continued support and trust in our mission.
Nearly 60 Jesuit Dallas students were recognized as National Merit and AP Scholars in an on-campus ceremony in Hughes Hall this past fall. Accounting for over 20% of the Class of 2018, the students were honored for demonstrating exceptional academic ability and the potential to pursue rigorous college studies at the highest level. Seniors Evan Hargrave and Connor Thomas earned distinction as National Merit Semifinalists after placing in the top 1% of the 1.6 million students taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT), while nine students were named National Merit Commended Scholars for placing among the top 2% of all test takers nationwide. Additionally, 10 students earned distinction as National Hispanic Scholars. Forty-nine members of the senior class were named AP Scholars by The College Board.
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Seth Waits ’01
Language Department Co-Chair, President of Jesuit Dallas Museum Board
HOMETOWN Dallas HOBBIES Fishing, traveling, reading FIRST JOB Boy Scout camp
counselor at Camp Constantin
FAVORITE JESUIT TRADITION, WHY
The freedom to wear different neckties. I like the students and male faculty expressing themselves through them.
BEST THING ABOUT JESUIT The pride, appreciation and bond that alums still maintain for the School WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU ARE NOT WORKING? Play with our two
boys, work on my book, work on the ‘honey-do’ list
FAVORITE MOVIE Dances with Wolves BEST BOOK I EVER READ? Too many to pick just one
BOOK I AM CURRENTLY READING A biography of Tenzing Norgay
FAVORITE SUBJECT IN SCHOOL Math
THREE WORDS PEOPLE USE TO DESCRIBE ME Deliberate, fair, introverted
PERSON I’D MOST LIKE TO MEET My deceased grandfather, Wallace
FAVORITE MUSICAL ARTIST Widespread Panic
FAVORITE FOOD Lasagna or steak BEST ADVICE I EVER RECEIVED
“If you’re going to do something, do it right the first time.” (my dad)
Keith Reese
HOMETOWN Potsdam, New York HOBBIES Reading, counted
FIRST JOB Shoe shine youngster in a barber shop ($.50 a pair) in 1957
FIRST JOB Babysitting FAVORITE JESUIT TRADITION, WHY
culinary delights for others
BEST THING ABOUT JESUIT The Spirit of a faith community is what I consider the best part of Jesuit. We experience many people doing many and various things, guided and directed by the same Spirit FAVORITE MOVIE Dr. Zhivago BEST BOOK I EVER READ? Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller
IF I WON THE LOTTERY, I WOULD Build Jesuit a natatorium
WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO LIVE? Spain (again)
BEST VACATION
40-day backpack around Europe in college
CHILDHOOD AMBITION my dad
To be like
FAVORITE MOVIE
The MoonSpinners, Murphy’s Romance, Three Men and a Baby, and The American President
BEST BOOK I EVER READ?
PERSON I’D MOST LIKE TO MEET
Spanish
Literature
FAVORITE SUBJECT IN SCHOOL
I met Bob and Delores Hope, Pope John Paul II and I would like to meet Tina Turner.
THREE WORDS PEOPLE USE TO DESCRIBE ME
FAVORITE MUSICAL ARTIST Adele HISTORICAL FIGURE YOU IDENTIFY WITH Two persons – Mother Teresa
PERSON I’D MOST LIKE TO MEET
and Mohandas Gandhi
FAVORITE FOOD
Two foods – chicken mole and fried catfish (from the lake, of course)
BEST ADVICE I EVER RECEIVED
“Whatever you do in life will be insignificant, but it is very important that you do it because nobody else will.” (Gandhi)
MY MOTTO IS
Sweet Jesus.
One day at a time,
PROUDEST MOMENT
NOBODY KNOWS I was expelled from Catholic school when I was in second grade
Play the
Freshman homeroom pot-luck dinners because it was a way for the students and parents to really get to know one another that first year at Jesuit
Robert Ludlum’s The Bourne Identity
NOBODY KNOWS I’m writing a book (hopefully to be published in 2018) I WISH I KNEW HOW TO
cross-stitch projects, baking
FAVORITE SUBJECT IN SCHOOL
Winning an award at Jesuit, voted on by the students
guitar (well)
Spanish Teacher
HOMETOWN Port Arthur, Texas HOBBIES Travel, bowling, preparing
PROUDEST MOMENT Whenever
my three-year-old son catches more bass than me
Karen Lahey
Theology Teacher
MY PERFECT DAY IS
Enjoying a fishing trip at Lake Sam Rayburn with my brothers
Sensitive, caring, patient Chris Evert
FAVORITE MUSICAL ARTIST
Anyone from the 70’s & 80’s; I also have an old soul and enjoy Frank Sinatra, Johnny Mathis, Tony Bennett, and the Lettermen. I could go on and on here.
FAVORITE FOOD Sharp Cheese
McAdam
BEST ADVICE I EVER RECEIVED Listen to my “inner voice”
MY FAVORITE POSSESSION IS Old family photo albums
WILDEST DREAM
Spending a summer on the island of Crete
PROUDEST MOMENT Securing my first full-time job as a Spanish teacher NOBODY KNOWS That I spent two summers working for a Class A affiliate of the Texas Rangers in the TriCities, Washington MY PERFECT DAY IS
A long walk on a true autumn day enjoying the fall colors
I WISH I KNEW HOW TO Snow ski WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO LIVE?
I WISH I KNEW HOW TO
CHILDHOOD AMBITION
WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO LIVE?
WHAT’S YOUR SUPERPOWER?
CHILDHOOD AMBITION
Nicaragua
Wanting to teach
The faith my parents gave me
Be more creative
A small countryside village in Ireland
To be a flight attendant and travel the world
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Jesuit Dallas Students Receive Distinguished Audience at Ignatian Family Teach-in for Justice Four teachers and 19 students across all grade levels traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in the largest annual Catholic Social Justice gathering in the United States. Fueled by the desire to come together in the context of social justice and solidarity, Jesuit Dallas was one of 28 Jesuit schools to participate in the annual gathering, which deeply explores Catholic social teaching and is rooted in honoring the Jesuits and their companions who were martyred in El Salvador in 1989. In addition to attending the conference, students and faculty toured the White House, as well as the monuments and museums around our nation’s capital. The trip was highlighted by a private meeting with Congressman Pete Sessions and Senator John Cornyn, in which the students delivered a compelling presentation on a comprehensive immigration strategy that is grounded in our call to respect human dignity.
Spring Break Celebration Auction Jesuit-Sheaner Relays Palm Sunday Junior Cross Mass Holy Thursday Good Friday
APRIL
1 Easter Sunday 14 Junior/Senior Prom 17 Parent/Teacher Conferences
MAY
1 Spring Band Concert 5 Sports Hall of Fame 11 Senior Convocation Special Games 20 Graduation Mass and Breakfast 22 Junior Convocation 24 Underclassman Convocation 26 Commencement
J UNE
A Special Remembrance to 9/11 Artist and photographer Nicola McClean,
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Summer Semester
All dates subject to change. Check www.jesuitdallas.org for up-to-date information.
who was the creative force behind the internationally-acclaimed exhibit, Ground Zero 360: Never Forget, donated her newest piece to the Jesuit Dallas Museum’s vast and inspiring collection that helps both celebrate the 75th anniversary of Jesuit Dallas and honor the memory of those impacted by the tragic events on Sept. 11, 2001. Titled The Crown of Thorns, the sculpture contains metal from the Freedom Tower, the World Trade Center, and the Jesuit Dallas Performance Center. Paul McCormack (pictured left), former commanding officer of the 41st precinct of the New York City Police Department and 9/11 first responder, formally presented the piece to the Jesuit Dallas community in a special presentation last fall.
MISSION STATEMENT Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas offers young men an excellent, Catholic education in the classical Jesuit tradition with the purpose of forming a community of men of high moral principles and service to others.
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For 20 years Jesuit Dallas football has graced the airwaves, with the hits, highlights, and headlines spanning from The Buckle of the Bible Belt (Waco) to the Sooner State (Oklahoma). Welcoming listeners
many years we’d been together. We looked at each other incredulously and replied ‘roughly 15 minutes.’” Over the next several years, the trio moved between KLAM 1190 AM
to “high atop Postell Stadium” or whichever gridiron the Rangers
and KSKY 660 AM before landing on KAAM 770 AM, which became the
happened to be battling, the trio of Tom Walsh, Jack Fitzsimmons ’76
home for Jesuit Dallas football radio for 12 years. Crisscrossing the state
and Chris Martinez ’78 have been there to narrate our history, one snap
in addition to calling games in Ireland, Mexico, and Oklahoma, they would
at a time. Their legacy is unparalleled, and they are as much a part of
often call games from makeshift press boxes located in the visitor stands,
Jesuit football as the legendary coaches, players, and teams that have
and were forced to adjust to sudden and unexpected technical difficulties,
defined one of the state’s winningest programs.
such as one fall afternoon during Jesuit’s annual Phonathon. “We showed
Their story starts in the fall of 1997, when Walsh approached Jesuit
up for a home game and the phone line in the press box wasn’t working,”
Dallas athletic director Steve Koch with an idea. Having previously called
said Walsh. “Our friend Ron Moore ran to Radio Shack and bought
high school football for Reicher Catholic in Waco, Walsh offered the
hundreds of feet of phone line, and we strung it from the press box across
possibility of Jesuit on the radio. With Walsh working to secure advertisers
the reservoir into then-head coach Bob Wunderlick’s sister’s house.”
to cover the cost of a radio broadcast, Koch spent the next year diligently searching for a color commentator to augment the play-by-play. “I was coaching basketball at the time,” said Fitzsimmons. “Originally,
After nearly 200 games together on the air, a stunning mark of longevity, there is no end in sight for the team of Walsh, Fitzsimmons, and Martinez. Spending the three previous seasons on KHYI The
we thought that it would be fun to alternate the color analyst between
Range 95.3 FM, the team, who are now the headliners of the Jesuit
multiple people in the community to give everyone a sense of Jesuit, and
Rangers Sports Network (JRSN), will return to KAAM for their 21st
that I would be the first one. After the first game, Steve abandoned that
season this upcoming August.
idea and I found myself permanently assigned to the role.” The father of an incoming freshman, Martinez, who had experience
“I’m a Jesuit guy, and the School has been a huge part of my life since 1972,” continued Fitzsimmons. “It has been great to see Tom go from a
working with ESPN and NBC Sports, joined the fray after learning of the
guy that always liked Jesuit but was originally in it for the broadcasting to
impending radio project during a season-opening football meeting. “I
transition to a guy that cares so deeply about the School and its mission.”
thought why not? The guys needed a statistician, and I was interested
“When I think about my contributions in life,” Walsh concluded, “I
in helping. I kept an excel spreadsheet on the computer and it just
think about being a good dad, a good husband, a good lawyer and my
evolved from there.”
affiliation with Jesuit. This experience has been one of my greatest joys
After making numerous calls to stations throughout the metroplex,
and the memories will stay with me forever.”
Walsh was able to land the team on Praise 104.9 KTCY FM out of Pilot Point in Denton County. On Sept. 11, 1998, the trio held their first broadcast together against Coppell. “There was a Dallas Morning News stringer who was with us in the booth that first game,” said Fitzsimmons. “Picking up on our immediate chemistry, he asked us how
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The story above is culled from a larger piece on the incredible history of the Jesuit Dallas football broadcast team by sports information director Bryan Montgomery. To read the full story and hear clips of some of their most memorable calls, visit www.jesuitrangers.org.
Such a fun night Saturday at Jesuit homecoming concert! Spazmatics, The Band Perry and lots of dear friends! @Annie Taszarek Young
Jesuit Alumni Picnic with Mr. Earsing. They ask to go see him (and his M&M dispenser) almost every day.
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Jesuit looks like Santa’s workshop today for #adoptafamily. Awesome time helping so many families this year! @Jason Saucedo
Thanks, Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas for visiting this past week to deliver #Mealsonwheels and to decorate holiday gift bags! @VNATexas
Innovative thinking, team work, communication, design & problem solving highlighted during AP Physics challenge labs
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My sophomore told me #Jesuit was harder than adulthood tonight! - I took this as great news! #allaboutthestruggle
Mac and his Jesuit exchange brother from Italy leaving for school this morning #jesuitdallas @pamcjordan
@PFWRIGHT
Let’s give a shout out to our newest team of Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas volunteers at our health campus! Their hard work and support makes a meaningful difference in the life of an HIV-positive individual.
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Jack Wensinger ’77 Named Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Inspired by the Jesuits who helped shape his formation and moved by the School’s unwavering commitment to transforming young men into agents of change, Jack Wensinger has engineered an impressive record of volunteer leadership that has spanned five decades and extended across the metroplex. In recognition of his devotion to the Jesuit mission and the innumerable ways in which his philanthropy and service continue to shape our community, Wensinger was named as the recipient of the 2017 Jesuit Dallas Distinguished Alumnus Award. Moving from the Midwest just prior to high school, Wensinger was a member of the National Honor Society and a two-time team captain and all-state swimmer at Jesuit. He earned an accounting degree from Texas A&M in 1981 and later graduated from the University of Pennsylvania’s prestigious Wharton School of Business. Wensinger has enjoyed a distinguished career providing investment banking, acquisition and asset management services, and in 1993 co-founded the property management company, WillMax Capital, where he still serves as president. Wensinger is also a co-founder of Marinas International, and as a principal of WillMax, has run and operated Woodbourne Investment Management. Wensinger’s professional success is considerable, but is secondary to his exhaustive scope of service to numerous non-profits in DFW, most notably, his high school alma mater. He has served on the School Board as chair of the finance committee and the Jesuit Foundation Board as investment committee chair. From 2011-13, as Jesuit Dallas was completing the We Are Jesuit capital campaign, Wensinger served as chair of the Jesuit Dallas Foundation Board of Trustees. In addition, he contributed a two-year term on the Alumni Executive Board, was on the strategic development advisory board for the School’s real estate committee, and was a class captain for both the alumni phonathon and the parent’s challenge drive. A member of the St. Aloysius Gonzaga Lifetime Giving Society along with his wife, Terri Sue, Wensinger and his brother, Tom ’82, started the John & Rosanne Wensinger Family Scholarship benefitting students requiring need-based financial aid. He and Terri Sue served as honorary chairs of the Celebration Auction in 2015, where along with friends and other members of the Jesuit Class of 1977, Wensinger initiated the Jesuit Faculty Professional Development Fund. Having held board positions at Town North YMCA, Dallas Social Ventures, and the Dallas chapter of the YPO, Wensinger served on the board at Uplift Education as a member of the finance committee and was marketing development chair for the Clayton Dabney Foundation Board of Trustees. His ongoing devotion to Jesuit Dallas and his allegiance to the greater community is inspiring, and has won for him the respect, confidence, and affection of his friends and colleagues. The proud father of three Jesuit Dallas graduates (Max ’11, Sam ’13, and Charlie ’14), Wensinger will be formally presented with the award from the Jesuit Alumni Association at the 2018 President’s Reception on June 3.
Geophysicist Makes Curriculum-Impacting Gift Albert Hrubetz, Chairman and President of Hrubetz Oil Co. (pictured right with Mike Earsing), and an internationally renowned geophysicist, recently donated three seismometers to Jesuit Dallas. Hrubetz’s lives in the neighborhood and has long been impressed by the School’s well-earned prestige, but his generosity allows for a new area of study uncommon at the secondary school level. “Geology isn’t a part of many high school curriculums, but I’m excited about the potential application of these tools in generating interest and an enhanced knowledge of this important science,” exclaimed physics teacher Ramsey Kweik, who earned his master’s in geophysics from SMU. “Mr. Hrubetz’s seismometers are custom-made and incredibly accurate. The first step will be for us to get the equipment up and running, but we’ll also be working to see if there is enough interest to create a club or a new academic course. There’s even the possibility that Jesuit Dallas could serve as an officially recognized seismic station.”
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Post 9/11 and the New Middle East Seminar Instructor:
Ms. Dea Silvani-Ochs
Credit:
Senior choice course
Course Description:
The world changed profoundly on 9/11/01 for both the United States and for the Middle East. Most Americans were confronted, for the first time, with groups called Taliban and al Qaeda. The USA’s retaliatory invasions of Afghanistan and of Iraq resulted in the rise of ISIS (Daesh). The Islamic State’s influence has radicalized populations, bred sectarianism, and has made a troubled region worse. The Islamic State’s early success in Syria and Iraq spawned Jabhat al Nusra (Jabhat Fatah al Shem) and the impact of continuing devolution has been profound for the Middle East, the United States, and the world. Even as the military tide has turned against ISIS and the group finds itself losing its caliphate territory in both Iraq and Syria, adherents acting in its name commit horrific acts in Europe and in the USA. Further, Saudi Arabia struggles with Iran for regional dominance in Syria, Lebanon, and Yemen. This course is designed to aid the student in understanding the dramatic changes taking place in the 21st century Middle East, the rise of Islamic extremism, the (often conflicting) goals of its numerous players, and the possibility of achieving stability in the region.
Course Work:
The White Paper: The term “white paper” is used to describe an authoritative report or guide that informs a reader concisely about a complex issue and presents the writer’s opinion on the matter. In crafting his White Paper (and Annotated Bibliography) each student will choose a country and spend the semester focusing his studies and research on that particular country with the end goal of assessing USA policy options for that country. Week 1: The Origins of Islam, Sunni and Shi’a Week 2: The Caliphate: The First Community (Umma) Week 3: Umayyad, Abbasid, Persian, Seljuk, Safavid, Mohgal, Ottoman Empires: Arabs, Persians, Mongols, Turks and Kurds Week 4: European Colonialism and the rise of Wahhabism Week 5: The Cold War and the rise of Pan Arabism and Ba’athism Week 6: 1973 Oil as a political tool Week 7: 1979 USSR Invasion of Afghanistan and the rise of the Taliban Week 8: 1979 Iran’s Islamic Revolution and the rise of Islamism Week 9: 2001 USA invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq and the rise of al Qaeda Week 10: Al Qaeda: Strategies and Tactics Week 11: 2005 Roadmap to Peace: Israel, Fatah, Hamas and Haredi Week 12: 2011 Arab Spring and the Muslim Brotherhood Week 13: Civil War In Syria Week 14: ISIS: Strategies and Tactics - Syria and Iraq Week 15: Iran Nuclear Deal
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There’s nothing quite like the MAGIS Golf Classic, which is widely regarded as one of the top charity golf tournaments in Texas. Benefitting Jesuit Dallas students through enhanced tuition assistance and student programs, this year’s tournament netted over $287,000. Thank you to the hundreds of players, volunteers, and sponsors who once again helped make Stonebriar Country Club the place to be on Columbus Day in North Dallas.
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Senior Nico Elizondo gives a presentation at the MAGIS sponsor and recognition dinner.
“I think to put it in simplest terms, Jesuit Dallas has changed my life. The brotherhood is really something that can’t be explained, the trust we have in each other, the respect and the love, it’s an aspect that people don’t always notice, but this is what makes Jesuit our home. Because of Jesuit, I will strive to be a Man for Others in whatever it is I may do in my life. Because of Jesuit, I am who I am now.” – Nico Elizondo ’18
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HOMECOMING WEEKEND We hope you were able to make it back for Homecoming Weekend, as it’s easily one of the most special times on the annual calendar. Each year is highlighted by alumni reunions, community-wide gatherings, and one of the best and most anticipated parties of the year. Among this year’s highlights: the announcement of Jack Wensinger ’77 as Distinguished Alumnus of the Year; football’s thrilling victory over Lake Highlands in front of nearly 4,000 fans; a record-breaking Alumni Family Day that included tons of activities for kids, a (competitive) flag football game for those still refusing to admit they’re “old,” and a BBQ competition that has grown into one of the School’s coolest and best-loved traditions; a special Alumni Memorial Mass to honor our fallen brothers and sons; and an electrifying party at legendary Gilley’s Dallas featuring The Spazmatics and the Grammy Award-winning sounds of The Band Perry.
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THE ROUNDUP Presented
with Merit Award by NSPA The National Scholastic Press Association awarded Jesuit’s student paper, The Roundup, with the honor rating of First Class, and provided a mark of distinction to the organization’s web design. Last spring, the Dallas Morning News also lauded The Roundup for its online presence. The paper operates as one of only two extracurricular programs in the DFW metroplex, and includes 74 students among its team of editors and writers. The Roundup, which first began publishing soon after Jesuit Dallas opened its doors, is one of the oldest and most accomplished programs on campus. “The Roundup has helped me grow greatly as a student and as a person. Although the Newspaper has definitely caused my fair share of late nights and writer blocks, it's taught me to step out of my comfort zone and look into different things on campus, things that I wouldn't have normally been interested in, a lesson that's carried through to senior year. As a person, I've seen how powerful the pen is, and how the written word can have a great impact on a community. Getting recognized by the NSPA stands as a great achievement to our dedicated all-volunteer army!” Michael Miramontes ’18, Managing Editor “I think The Roundup means something different to every Jesuit student because there are so many ways in which students interact with the paper. A large portion of the student community has contributed at one point or another to The Roundup, and much of the credit for our success goes to the teachers that work with us behind the scenes: Dr. Degen, Mr. Asche, and Mr. Nava. For me personally, our recognition by the NSPA has been humbling. The high praise is gratifying of course, but the recommendations for improvement have motivated me to improve the paper that much more as we begin the second semester.”
L-R: Michael Miramontes ’18, Connor Thomas ’18
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Connor Thomas ’18, Editor-in-Chief
WILLOW LANE
INWOOD ROAD
PROTECT ROTECT THE 28 Affectionately known among students and the community as the 28 (a reference to the number of acres on which the campus sits), Jesuit will need to modify one of its oldest and well-loved nicknames, as the School recently acquired 6.45 additional acres of property south of Willow Lane in an area presently known as Forestwood Townhomes. The additional land relieves the pressures associated with an expanding student body and will positively impact available green space and parking. A proposed development on the site includes the installation of two full-sized practice fields, and a 26,000-square-foot facility to accommodate the practice needs of lacrosse, crew, fencing, golf, rugby and cycling.
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MASTER BUILDERS Anchoring the west end of campus with its impressive expanse and award-winning architecture, the Terry Center is a constant reminder of our extraordinary community. Not only is the Terry Center one of Jesuit’s most instantly recognizable landmarks, it’s the heartbeat of the School – serving as the venue for Mass, symposiums, lectures, music classes, and many of Jesuit’s most prominent social events. The sleek silver lettering that strikes against the outside brick bears the namesake of the Terry family, whose deep generosity and care for Jesuit’s enduring mission has not only impacted the physical space in which we gather, but has also created scholarship and program opportunities that will impact young men for generations to come. The official title of Jesuit’s iconic community edifice is The Mike & Mary Terry Family Foundation Center, named after an inspiring Christian-based non-profit founded by Mike and Mary Terry in 2006. The Foundation focuses on three core areas: providing equal opportunity for all children, advancing youth through education, and ensuring a safe haven for those in need. For the Terrys, success has always been paired with generosity – it is intrinsic to their family values. Mike, president of the investment firm M. Terry Enterprises (MTE) and a highly respected businessman and philanthropist, began his career by taking over operations of his family’s pest control business at age 26 and growing the successful company, known as Terminix, Inc., before its sale. He was an original shareholder of Chief Oil & Gas from 1994 until its sale in 2006, which provided the seed funding for the family’s foundation. With the Foundation’s strong emphasis on providing access to high quality education and the transformational impact Jesuit has made on the entire Terry family, Jesuit was one of the earliest recipients of the Foundation’s giving. For decades, Mike has been a consistent champion for Jesuit with its proven track record for producing men of the highest character. For Mary, a sixth generation Dallasite, Jesuit goes all the way back to her roots. Her uncle attended Jesuit Dallas during the early 1950s, while her four brothers, Averill ’70, Tom ’71, John ’74, and Bill De Loache ’76, ensured a decade-long fixture for her family and the School that spanned her childhood. Unbeknownst at the time, more decades of family involvement were to come. Throughout the 90s the Terrys attended the annual Celebration Auction, acclimating to Jesuit long before their sons, Michael ’00 and Travis ’02, began their formation as men for others. It was during this time that Mike and Mary recognized Jesuit’s ability to build community in ways that other schools and organizations were unable to replicate. The School’s relentless pursuit of excellence; its emphasis on faith formation as part of one’s everyday existence; its commitment to the greater good through a burgeoning community service program – these were ideals that mirrored their own paragon of virtue.
Mike and Mary’s early involvement even influenced Mike’s own personal faith formation. “I was highly influenced early on by Father Schott,” said Mike. “As a parent at St. Rita’s I admired him from afar, and I’ll never forget the day he put his arm around me and asked, ‘are you ever going to get it?,’ the “it” being a comical reference to communion and my consistent, side-line observance prior to my conversion. Thankfully, patience prevailed. We always hoped our own boys would one day attend Jesuit and now we wish that same blessing for our grandchildren.” “Jesuit is special in so many ways,” added Mary. “The teachers and staff know how to handle young men. They approach each child individually, and instill in them a profound sense of moral and social obligation.” Mike continued, “My kids still talk about their class retreats and how formative those experiences were. As a parent and an investor, I am so impressed with the class management of the student body, the energy of the faculty, and the opportunities that avail every student. The School’s motto isn’t just an expression; Jesuit informs and forms.” Counting current Jesuit Dallas President Mike Earsing, David Oglesby, Jack Fitzsimmons, Keith Reese, Father C.A. Leinenger, and Father Postell among those that have inspired their devotion to the School, Mike Terry first accepted a position as trustee of the Jesuit Dallas Foundation in 1999, and from 2005-07 served as the Foundation’s chairman. In 2006, he agreed to serve as co-chair for the We Are Jesuit
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as a board member at The St. Anthony School, Ursuline Academy
campaign, which at the time was the largest fundraising initiative in the history of the School. Currently, Mike continues to serve as a trustee on the Jesuit Dallas School Board.
Foundation, The Children’s Education Fund, University of Dallas, and UT Southwestern President’s Advisory Board. He supported St. Rita
“Mike worked for days on how he could say no to chairing the campaign,” laughed Mary. “We were already so involved and there were other organizations we were compelled to support, but ultimately we just couldn’t say no. Mike Earsing was such a comfort to me as principal, and Father Postell has been one of the most faithful mentors and friends our family has ever known. Additionally, we have always felt so strong
Catholic School’s latest capital campaign on the Leadership Team, and has served on the Advisory Council for The Catholic Foundation. Additionally, Mike and Mary were part of a group selected by the Bishop to help lead the Our Faith Our Future Capital Campaign benefitting the Diocese of Dallas. As highly effective philanthropists and invested community members,
about the faculty and the difference they make in the lives of the boys
Mike and Mary both expressed the importance of Jesuit to take a lead
who attend. Not only do they teach and mentor them, they put their
role on social issues as it has the unique ability to mold young men
arms around them and guide them in deep and meaningful ways.”
both academically and spiritually so that they grow to become agents
As part of the Terry’s leadership in the campaign, the family made
of change in the world.
the largest gift in the history of the School, a $5 million donation that
“Every day we can see Jesuit’s influence in the lives of our children. Our
provided funding for facility enhancements as well as the creation of
daughter, Melissa, went to Loyola Marymount for her Jesuit education
several endowment funds, including a scholarship endowment which
and married Jesuit Dallas grad Dustin Pridmore ’97, who now serves on
perpetually funds one student’s entire education.
Jesuit’s investment committee. Michael has been instrumental in helping
“One of the things Jesuit does better than most is to proactively
marginalized boys get into Jesuit Dallas. And Travis would say that Jesuit
challenge themselves, whether through changes in the physical plant
Dallas is his anchor – his heart – and giving back is a direct reflection
or innovative programming,” offered Mike. “From the UIL athletic
of that irreplaceable experience. As we look forward as a community,
championships, which are pretty neat, to the advancement of the
we can’t be still. We need to build upon our endowment so that we
community service and social justice program, to the nationallycompetitive debate program, it’s a school that is always asking ‘how do we get to the next level?’”
of Dallas, Teach for America, Cristo Rey Dallas, St. Paul Medical
can provide more financial aid. We need to stay competitive within our physical plant. We’ve got to keep charging.”
Mike and Mary’s focus on Jesuit Dallas is even more remarkable in the context of their dedication to numerous other causes. Mike has served
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PL A N TO G I VE BAC K Making a lasting difference...
With boundless enthusiasm, Don Dorsey gave a large part of his life to Jesuit Dallas.
Several years after his passing, the long-time science teacher and camera club moderator continues to impact the mission through a planned gift and the creation of the Don and Charlene Polivka Dorsey Faculty Chair of Science, an endowed fund that supports the School’s science faculty.
Barely had the paint dried at Jesuit’s new campus on Inwood Road when Don, who was disillusioned by a series of previous teaching experiences, responded to a newspaper
advertisement for a chemistry teacher at what was then Jesuit High School. Beginning
his tenure in the fall of 1966, Don would influence thousands of students over the course of a 30-year career in which he won a number of grants and participated in numerous institutes sponsored by the National Science Foundation.
“Don loved Jesuit,” beamed his wife, Charlene. “We have both been educators all of our lives, and I’ll never forget Don’s enthusiasm when he shared that he would have to start each class with a prayer. It was such a difference from what we had known.”
Don’s devotion to providing the students he taught with the best experience possible
furthered his own acclaim, and led to him attending Stanford University as a recipient of a
Shell Merit Fellowship; Princeton University as a recipient of a prestigious Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship; the University of Houston on a grant from the American Petroleum
Institute; and head of an international studies program at St. Anne’s College at University of Oxford in England.
“Throughout his career, Don never once considered leaving Jesuit. As much as his students loved him, he was energized by their generosity and eagerness to learn.”
Laughing, Charlene continued, “There were lots of demos and explosions, but the kids
loved it, and I was reminded of that by a number of his former students after his passing.” Don, who was also an award-winning photographer and long-time moderator of the Jesuit camera club, died from an infection of the lungs following a bout with pneumonia in 2015. Charlene, recounting Don’s feelings of the school that meant so much to him, explained
that Don came home one day, handed her his check and said, “You know, I really should pay them instead of them paying me.” Don Dorsey was one of Jesuit’s most inspiring educators and his memory lives on in ways that will keep him intimately tied to the School’s legacy for generations to come.
Like Don and Charlene, everyone has a story and a reason why Jesuit’s future remains
important to us. Making a planned gift back to the School is easy to do, doesn’t require
you to be wealthy, provides for the long-term care of your loved ones, is tax deductible,
and makes a transformative difference in the lives of the young men entrusted to our care.
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F O U N DAT I O N
Classmates Honor Jesuit Brother: Matthew R. Johnson ’04 Memorial Endowment Fund
Described as caring, funny, loyal, inclusive, and selfless, Matt Johnson’s life was tragically cut short when he died on July 25, 2016 at the age of 30. A former recipient of the Jesuit Dallas “Man for Others” award, Matt served as president of the student council as a junior and senior, and was involved in everything from football to drama troupe to campus ministry.
(L-R) Derek Klein ’08, Drew Klein ’04, and Matt Johnson ’04
“We don’t have any real memory of our lives without Matt in it,” recalled Drew ’04 and Derek ’08 Klein. He had a way of making every person with whom he interacted feel important, special, and loved. Matt took advantage of the opportunity afforded to him to attend the school he loved by making the most out of every aspect of the Jesuit experience, and we’ll never forget the love that was evident in the times that we shared.”
In the years following their graduation, Drew and Derek remained inseparable from Matt, like they were for most of their lives. They celebrated holidays together, and whether it was weekly trivia, recording podcasts, or watching sports, Matt was a part of the family. “When Matt suddenly passed, we were devastated, but knew that we had to do something to preserve our brother’s memory. Along with our parents, we centered on the idea of establishing a scholarship in his name. We hope that by establishing a fund we can offer a similar opportunity to students who love Jesuit as much as Matt did. We also hope to maintain and reinvigorate the friendships that many of us shared by putting on fundraising events that bring the Jesuit community that Matt knew back together.” If you would like to make a gift to the Matthew R. Johnson ’04 Memorial Endowment Fund or another existing endowment, please contact Maureen Nawalaniec (972-387-8700 x479; mnawalaniec@jesuitcp.org).
“We have been given more blessings in our life than we could have ever envisioned and we feel it is our responsibility to share those gifts with others.” That was the sentiment of Jeff and Lyne Hebig, who recently created the Hebig Family Endowment Fund to support needbased financial aid. Like many others, the deep generosity of the Hebig family will make a huge difference in the lives of future Jesuit students, specifically those without the financial means to otherwise know the blessing of an Ignatian education. Son, Christopher, is a Jesuit Dallas graduate from the Class of 2011, while daughters, Kaitlyn and Lauren, both graduated from Ursuline Academy of Dallas.
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Over one hundred years ago, at the turn of the 20th century, the City of Dallas was in the midst of a great industrial period. The growth in Dallas was formed partially out of problems hurting Dallas area farmers, but by the early 1900s the City transformed from an agricultural center into a hub of banking, insurance, fashion, and jewelry. The area we know today as Oak Lawn was largely unpopulated and the soon-to-be congested thoroughfares of Oak Lawn and Blackburn were little more than mud trails...
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BEGINNINGS
In 1894, Edward J. Dunne was installed as the second Catholic Bishop of Dallas. Born at Gortnahoe, Tipperary, Ireland, Dunne had just relocated from Chicago, where he spent 20 years prioritizing the importance of Catholic education. In Dallas, Dunne continued his educational emphasis, and his tenure as bishop was marked by the start of many new academies and schools throughout the diocese. Perhaps most importantly, the energetic “Building Bishop of Dallas” convinced the Congregation of the Mission, the Vincentian Fathers, to establish a small college in ‘Far North’ Dallas near Turtle Creek. Ground was broken for Holy Trinity College (renamed in 1910 as University of Dallas) in 1905 and the building was completed in 1907. The provincial of the Western Province closed the college in 1926, and the building and land were sold to Rev. Joseph P. Lynch where it was converted into the St. Joseph’s School for Girls (operated by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word of San Antonio). Following Dunne’s death in 1910, Lynch was appointed the third Bishop of Dallas, beginning a 43-year tenure that resulted in his standing as the longest-serving bishop in the history of the Catholic Church in the United States. Prompted by his experience at St. John’s High School, which had opened in Shreveport, Louisiana only a decade earlier, the first idea of the Jesuits coming to Dallas was suggested in 1938 by Rev. Thomas McGrath, S.J., to which Bishop Lynch responded favorably. In Nov. 1940 at a meeting of bishops in El Paso, Lynch approached Provincial Thomas Shields, S.J., about starting a school in Dallas, stating that the 60th anniversary of the Diocese of Dallas would be a good occasion.
our first president.
A graduate of Boston College High School, Rev. Joseph C. Mulhern, S.J., had been president at Jesuit High School in New Orleans, at the time the largest Jesuit high school in the country. Bishop Lynch and Provincial Thomas Shields jointly announced his appointment as rector/ principal of the new Jesuit High School of Dallas at the quarterly communion Sunday at Holy Trinity Church in early January, 1942. The appointment of Rev. Austin L. Wagner, S.J. (who was procurator of the Jesuit Order of the New Orleans province) as father minister in charge of buildings, grounds, and orderly conduct of affairs, was also announced.
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JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL OF DALLAS For more than a year, the Very Rev. Shields, and other Jesuits in the province, surveyed the educational field in Dallas and unanimously concurred that it was full of promise for the future. On Aug. 8, 1941, Vicar General M. Schurmans, S.J. declared through a letter that by the power of the Sacred Congregation for Religious, the Provincial of the New Orleans Province of the Society of Jesus was permitted to establish a house in the City of Dallas. Preparation for this day had begun one chilly, dismal, and rainy afternoon in early 1941 when Shields and Lynch pulled up in an automobile in front of St. Joseph’s School for Girls, a nonsectarian Catholic orphanage. What Shields saw was a long (368 feet), five-story, pale-red brick building ridging a slope against the grey sky on 8.5 acres of ground. South across the valley was the Dallas skyline – new, bright, and impressive with here and there the jagged girders of an unfinished skyscraper to remind him that the city was still in vigorous adolescent growth, had room and need for a Catholic boys high school, and could easily support one.
Almost immediately in 1941, a group of laymen led by C.F. O’Donnell formed a committee to create a $100,000 endowment fund to help support ‘poor Catholic boys’ who would be unable to pay tuition at the new school. The fund would be controlled by a committee of clergy and laymen chaired by Bishop Lynch and would signal Jesuit Dallas as the first Jesuit high school to begin its mission with an endowment fund. Committee members included: E.P. Simmons, J.W. Simmons, Pat Buell, George T. Burgess, Max H. Guillot, Eddie Shore, Bill Brown, Ed Maher, Ed Solon, Henry Neuhoff, Joe Foley, George Nicourd, E.T. Fleming, and Arthur C. Hughes. Other early backers and committee members included: Robert J. O’Donnell, J.J. O’Connell, James B. Fleming, J.M. Haggar, Harold R. Delaney, Leo Corrigan, J.B. O’Hara, James M. Maroney, and W.E. Callahan. While Lynch was willing to sell the orphanage to the Jesuits, and a group of financers had stepped up to make the dream of a Jesuit school in Dallas a reality, the project was overcast with difficulties. First, there were the orphans themselves. They certainly were not to be dispossessed unless a building more comfortable and
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Most of Jesuit’s first students were transfers of St. Joseph’s coed school. The overworked nuns may have been split on seeing the boys go, but the new, young Jesuits quickly settled into their new digs.
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what happened to the orphans?
Bishop Lynch bought and equipped The Virginia K. Johnson Home and Training School as the new home for the St. Joseph’s School for Girls in late 1941. The property, which was located off South Madison Ave. in Oak Cliff, was converted into the St. Joseph Youth Center in the mid-70s until it’s closing in 1993. It was then decided by the Diocese to use the site to relocate the Catholic Conference and Formation Center where it remains today.
better suited for their needs could be found. Renovations would also be vast. The basketball court needed re-flooring, classrooms completely outfitted, walls torn down to make room for a library, and there were no administrative offices or living quarters for the Jesuits. Additionally, the building was without an adequate heating system, the front drive was a rutted, pitted cart track, the field would need to be leveled by many a mule-drawn scoop to prepare for a football team, and paint, flooring, and equipment were needed everywhere. The country was preparing for war, and pricing was beginning to soar for building materials and equipment. Soon they would be unobtainable. It all looked precarious. The School also needed a name. An initial recommendation was to honor the man that opened the door for the Jesuits in Dallas, but Bishop Lynch did not want it named after himself. Other ideas, such as St. Aloysius Gonzaga High School were proposed, but ultimately on Nov. 15, 1941, the legal corporation known as the Jesuit High School of Dallas, Inc. was formed, becoming the 37th Jesuit high school in the country. Jesuits began arriving from New Orleans in January, 1942 to conduct preparatory work for the opening of the School. Athletics, dramatics, and music were conceived to be important from the beginning, and the leaders of the School insisted on welcoming non-Catholics. The implementation of a college
curriculum was considered an important priority and was to be adopted as soon as possible. On Aug. 30, 1942, Jesuit High School was formally dedicated in a ceremony officiated by Lynch. Distinguished leaders of the Catholic Church attended the Sunday dedication of the chapel in the new high school at 3812 Oak Lawn Avenue. Twelve priests comprised the initial faculty, while tuition for the first academic year was set at $100. Two weeks later on Sept. 14, 206 young men attended the first classes of Jesuit High School in Dallas. The enormous, triplebelfried, red-brick building dominated the site and the whole Oak Lawn section of Dallas. Neighboring North Dallas High School, Jesuit’s nearest rival, was dwarfed in comparison. At its opening, the School contained 700 lockers, 11 classrooms and several science laboratories with green blackboards; an auditorium with a large stage and leather-seated steel folding chairs for 300 spectators; and a library that held 1,300 books. With stained glass windows, dark-oak pews, and seating for 400, the student chapel was the centerpiece of the School and the pride of the faculty. During the next two decades, hundreds of young men and faculty labored up and down the five flights of stairs, marched its dim, city-block long hallways and witnessed the growth of the Dallas skyline through its huge windows.
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GROWING PAINS Although anti-Catholic prejudice was still prevalent in many parts of the country, including Dallas, Jesuit was blessed with overwhelming support from its start. According to Rev. Michael Kammer, S.J., one of the original faculty, “never have the Jesuits started in a place where there has been more sincere and enthusiastic cooperation from the bishop, clergy, and laity than in Dallas.” In 1954, Jesuit enlarged its chapel and added three new classrooms to care for the largest enrollment in the School’s 12year history. Renovations notwithstanding, the imposing structure was becoming impossible to maintain. Its safety was questionable, and despite its size, the student body had now exceeded 500 boys and was beginning to out-grow it. Plans for Jesuit’s eventual move to a new location began that same year when the School attempted to sell the lower part of its campus to architect George L. Dahl. The city ultimately disallowed rezoning of the 11.5 acre section, nullifying the deal. In reviewing possible sites for a new home, most locations were either too far out of the city or unobtainable because of existing zoning restrictions. One exception was two separate tracts of land covering 9.05 and 5.2 acres, respectively, at Inwood Road and Walnut Hill, directly across from Ursuline Academy. The Mother Provincial of Ursuline and Superioress found this location to be desirable for the fact that it created a co-educational environment separated only by two lanes of negligible traffic. And despite talks of potential discipline problems, Bishop Lynch favored the proposal so a decision was made to move forward. In May 1955, a purchase agreement was drafted for the larger tract of land at a cost of $85,000. George L. Dahl Architects and Engineers,
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who made the initial push to purchase the existing campus, was retained to be the architect for the new school. Jesuit had new land, but without selling its current property, it didn’t have the funding to build. Additionally, Shields was committed to ensuring that the School would be able to maintain an endowment fund following the move. Finally, after a long round of hearings and controversy that lasted more than three years, the 20 acres that comprised the full Oak Lawn campus was rezoned in 1959 as commercial property, paving the way for its eventual sale. With a ballooning enrollment of nearly 600, the School needed to move quickly in planning its future. At the same time, and sensing the need to satiate the demand for Catholic education, the newlyinstalled Bishop Gorman organized a drive for funds to build two more Catholic schools, one conducted by the Sacred Heart Brothers in Oak Cliff (Bishop Dunne) and one managed by the Dominican Order in East Dallas (Bishop Lynch). Jesuit had been so successful during its first 17 years that it necessitated the need for academic alternatives. Not everyone was keen on the idea of the potential physical proximity between Jesuit and Ursuline, but beyond whatever reservations existed, practical matters began to affect the proposal. In Nov. 1959, Jesuit Dallas President Robert A. Tynan, S.J. wrote to Dahl to express concern over a survey that indicated problems with drainage on the new site. He also lamented the slow pace of the project and urged the architects to double their efforts. Despite numerous overtures, the Jesuits had yet to sell its current land, and in response, the architects expressed the need for payment to proceed.
what happened to the original school?
After Jesuit moved out of Oak Lawn it was quickly realized that the property around the old red brick building had simply grown too valuable to remain undeveloped. The building and its campus had brought Jesuit more than $2 million, enough for a newer school and larger campus. And when Tycher Properties acquired part of the site from the new owners, it was the highest per-square-foot price ever paid for commercial real estate outside the downtown area at that time. The building was demolished in 1963 and eventually turned in to an office high rise and luxury retail space known as Turtle Creek Village. “For those of us that walked its creaking floors and shivered in its winter drafts, it is remembered always. I will never forget my first day at Jesuit, blue and gold beanie atop my head, trudging up those front steps carrying more books than I had ever carried before (or since). That huge red building loomed over me like something out of Edgar Allen Poe. It was scary. Suddenly, I was a senior and the place was a second home.” – Tom Hampton ’59
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A NEW DIRECTION, A NEW HOME Bishop Thomas Gorman succeeded Lynch in 1954 and soon communicated a grander vision for Jesuit Dallas. Specifically, he wanted the School to be accessible to all major areas of the city. He also wanted the Jesuits help in administering the formation of St. Rita Catholic Church and its co-educational day school. The new location would need to have ample acreage of flat terrain for not only the construction of a new Jesuit campus, but room to eventually build a church and primary school.
On Feb. 1, 1960, Tynan met with Dahl to discuss Gorman’s suggestion on another piece of property covering 28 acres at Willow Lane and Inwood Road. Following a successful survey on Feb. 10, Tynan told Dahl to abandon plans for the Inwood Road/ Walnut Hill site. Fourteen days later, a change in the location of the new Jesuit high school and completion of the sale of the School’s Oak Lawn property were announced publicly by school officials. A contract for the sale of the 20-acre campus had been signed by Dr. Daniel Gevinson, a dentist and Miami Beach developer. Ground broke at Jesuit’s new campus on Dec. 4, 1960, although funding challenges stunted the pace of the project. On multiple occasions, School officials tried to terminate the contract with Gevinson, although the deal on the sale of Oak Lawn finally closed on June 6, 1962. Groundbreaking ceremonies for the new Jesuit high school were held on Sunday, July 1, 1962 with Gorman turning the first spadeful of earth. Honored guests included Dahl, general contractor George Connell, legal counsel Phil Kelton, and Rev. G.J. Barras, pastor of St. Rita Parish. Built to accommodate 650 students, the building was to contain 19 classrooms, three science labs, a language lab, kitchen, cafeteria, sound-proof band room, gymnasium,
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administrative offices, and a library able to hold 10,000 volumes. Rooms would be available for band, publications, drama, and other officially sponsored organizations. The School was all about showing how it was on the cutting edge when it opened. All classrooms were equipped with a closedcircuit television capable of handling UHF and VHF broadcasts, and while the TV studio and broadcasting equipment were located in the amphitheater-shaped auditorium, any classroom could be used as a broadcasting site. Additionally, a darkroom was to be furnished for the camera club, and a dozen Thermofax overhead projectors were installed. Separate buildings housed the auditorium and gymnasium, and the faculty residence would be located on campus and contain 33 rooms. The final cost of construction was $2,881,000. With grass-green wall-to-wall carpeting in the classrooms and libraries, pastel-shaded walls, and white-terrazoed halls, students roamed their new home for the first time on Aug. 1, 1963. The campus was positioned far from its original location, in a largely undeveloped area of the city. The Dallas North Tollway was still
being constructed along the right-of-way of the old Cotton Belt Railroad, and the Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway wouldn’t be open to motorists for another six years. Being the first resident of Inwood Road so far north of the city, Jesuit was able to select its own address, to which Brother Usina is credited with proposing 1-2-3-4-5. The suggestion was made in jest, as Usina thought it would be easy to remember. The joke stuck. As for the students, new traditions were created almost immediately, including the directive that only seniors were allowed to enter through the main entrance (the current breezeway in front of the senior courtyard), while underclassmen were expected to enter through a side entrance. In the early days, volunteers gave their time to the School by hosting ladies’ teas and bingo parties to fund programs, but just two years in its new location, Tynan announced Jesuit’s first official fundraising drive, seeking $118,000 for the construction of a stadium.
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The one-time gymnastics facility, and home of fine arts and band, on the site of what would eventually become The Terry Center.
Before the renovation of Xavier Mall.
Jesuit’s faith identity has always been featured prominently on campus.
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Serving as the School’s original auditorium, the future Hughes Hall looked decidedly different prior to massive renovations in 2010.
FIRST CAPITAL CAMPAIGN After 14 years in their new home, changes in student needs and the continued growth of the student body necessitated updates to the physical plant. A shortage of classroom space meant that the auditorium was increasingly leveraged for instruction, while students learned to utilize the entirety of the grounds for individual work, studying in the hallways, cafeteria, and even staircases. The overcrowding extended to the physical education facilities and parking area, which for the duration of Jesuit’s history would become a fixture for concern.
the building program was launched in May 1978. Although the administration wing and library were still in progress, the new arts facility, Hopkins Center (named after 19th century English Jesuit poet Gerard Manley Hopkins), was quickly ready for activity, while Xavier Mall was in the final stages of construction. The auditorium was renamed Loyola Theater. When asked about the names of the spaces, then-Principal Patrick Koch, S.J. ’44, simply said, “Two reasons. One practical, to designate a specific place in the school. And second, to call to mind those hero-giants of the past.”
Plans for locker room expansion and remodeling of the interior space, a new gym lobby, ticket booths and bathrooms, a natatorium with an eight-lane pool and multi-purpose room, six tennis courts with lights, and a footbridge from Willow Lane were all presented to the School Board on Aug. 8, 1975, although it wouldn’t be until Jan. 26, 1978 that Rev. Thomas J. Naughton, S.J., would announce a $3 million master site plan and capital campaign that amounted to the largest fundraising endeavor in the history of the School to that point.
More than 20,000 square feet of new construction occurred during the campaign, in addition to renovations to the classrooms, residence, dining and lounge areas. Also included in the development was the installation of an underground sprinkler system for Jesuit’s outdoor field spaces. The new construction was focused on the east side of the School to provide a new public entrance for the campus on Inwood Road, while a glassed-in arcade connected the classroom wing, administration area, library, auditorium, and cafeteria.
The final plans were highlighted by a new administrative wing, learning resources center, and a renovation of the entire first floor of the academic wing. Additionally, the auditorium and cafeteria were to be remodeled and expanded, and a new main entrance, student activities space and fine arts center constructed.
The new renovations were dedicated on May 6, 1979 during a time in which enrollment had expanded past 700 for the first time. Participating in the dedication were Bishop Thomas Tschoepe, Mayor of Dallas Robert Folsom, President of Jesuit’s Board of Advisors Harold Tehan, and Fathers Koch and Naughton.
Under the leadership of J.M. Haggar Sr., Erik Jonsson, and John M. Stemmons, who co-chaired the development council,
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GROWTH SPURT
The early 1980s saw a tremendous increase in the cost of education, as Jesuit’s annual operating expenses began to exceed $2 million. With improved teacher salaries and expanded computer studies programs signaled as top priorities, Jesuit formally announced its next capital drive on Jan. 26 1984. The bulk of the $5.85 million goal was to fund an endowment for teachers, although $2 million was designated for an additional 14,000-square foot wing to house computer instruction programs. William E. Cooper, who served as general chair of the development program, declared, “Because Jesuit has been a valuable educational resource in Dallas for more than 40 years, our campaign theme is Advancing a Tradition of Excellence.” In addition to Cooper, campaign leaders included Harry Crutcher III ’56 and Roger Staubach, and honorary co-chairmen Jerome Farrington, E.R. Haggar, Jonsson and Stemmons. Plans for the new wing increased the size of the plant by 25% and contained new offices for the theology, English, math, history, and foreign language departments. A lecture hall/auditorium capable of seating 250 occupied the back portion of the wing, with additional capital projects including the resurfacing of the
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track and field areas, remodeling the student activities area, and HVAC upgrades throughout the main building. The new computer wing opened in March 1986. Another major change occurred on campus that spring, as the Jesuit Dallas Museum was officially established as a nonprofit organization. The museum got its start in 1983 when collector Frank Ribelin ’50 approached recently appointed President Clyde LeBlanc, S.J. with the idea of placing his newly acquired sculpture by Francisco Zuniga in the senior courtyard. His intention was to provide the students with an opportunity to live with “real art” on a daily basis. Over time the collection would come to comprise over 500 works, spanning 2,000 years from cultures around the world. Containing a treasure trove of art by internationally-celebrated artists, Jesuit Dallas remains one of a very few number of schools in the country that house an art museum on its campus. Said Staubach at the time, “What makes Jesuit distinctive is its combination of academic excellence second to none with deep dedication to developing strong, responsible, and mature character in young men.”
tim’s way
Timothy William Henrion ’87 began his senior year by purchasing his textbooks at the Jesuit book sale. Two days later, on Aug. 24, 1986, Tim was killed in an automobile accident. His death caused immense pain for not only his family, but seemingly everyone who knew him. As a feature of the Celebration Auction that spring, the drive running between the School and the stadium had temporarily been named Tim’s Way in his honor. Father Clyde LeBlanc, S.J., then-President of Jesuit, soon announced that the name would remain in perpetuity.
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PREPARING FOR THE 50TH By this time in Jesuit’s history, many of the School’s physical changes were tied to fundraising campaigns that reinforced the community’s desire to provide an ever-enriching environment for its students. On March 15, 1990, as Jesuit Dallas was approaching its 50th anniversary, a kick off dinner was held at Northwood Country Club that included the announcement of a $5.3 million drive. Chaired by R.G. Lambert and entitled A Program of Vision: 50th Anniversary Campaign, the building and academic enrichment program aimed to provide for the immediate and long-range needs required to keep Jesuit at the forefront in academic excellence and leadership development. Four million was intended to be dedicated to the endowment for student scholarships, and faculty chairs and trusts, with $1.3 million earmarked for expanding and renovating the facilities, including new lights, track and flooring at Haggar Stadium, a new baseball field, and new tennis courts.
Campaign leadership included: Michael F. Mcguire, Joseph P. Wilbert ’62, Neil J. O’Brien ’50, Rev. Michael Alchediak, S.J., Ernest Specks, and Walter S. Henrion. In 1988, Bill Williams ’51 led the establishment of a plan to improve the School’s athletic facilities. Although his approved proposal would take several years to become fully realized, the first step – re-varnish and electronically motorize the gym bleachers – was completed in Dec. 1988 and marked the first renovations to the gym since it was built. A series of notable changes occurred on campus during the early 1990s. The Window, a half-polished, half-natural rose granite sculpture carved by internationally acclaimed Texas Gulf Coast artist Jesus Bautista Moroles was installed on top of the berm in front of the School on Aug. 22, 1992, and helped commemorate Jesuit’s 50th anniversary. A new front entrance marker was installed and dedicated in Sept. 1993 thanks to a gift by Dr. and Mrs. Rufus Green, Jr. (pictured right); groundbreaking ceremonies for the Charles M. Hansen ’58 Tennis Center were held on May 25, 1994; and Aug. 27, 1994 marked the grand opening of the Ranger Connection. Student enrollment, which had dropped to just over 600 students in 1990, had grown to a record 770 by the middle of the decade.
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RACING INTO THE NEW MILLENEUM Jesuit publicly announced a $4 million facilities improvement program/space utilization project on May 3, 1996 with groundbreaking ceremonies following six days later. John Grimes served as campaign chair and Jan Collmer ’52, chairman of the honorary committee, for an initiative which would fund new classrooms, support computer technology upgrades, and provide for a new practice/all sports gym and Hall of Honors. The threeyear plan would also result in the build out of a new front entrance.
The new student entrance was intended to expedite student drop-off and pick-up, and provide direct access to the auditorium, gym, and cafeteria. The updated gym would have a new regulation wood floor, and would be adjacent to an expanded weight room and training room. After having homes outside at the front of the School and on the chapel, the wrought iron sculpture,
Christ, by Brother Burt Rivet, S.J., became the new focal point of the Patrick H. Koch, S.J. ’44 Alumni Hall of Honors. The third and final phase of the project was to convert the lecture hall into a performing arts facility as originally conceptualized. In Sept. 1997 a subcommittee of the buildings and ground committee met to initiate the study of a five-year plan for facilities. The report, which was presented to the School Board of Trustees in March 1998, prompted a master plan that outlined the need for a science and counseling wing, and for an assembly space large enough to accommodate the entire student body.
Growing in both size and sophistication, enrollment had increased 28% in the three years prior to the turn of the millennium and Jesuit needed a dedicated facility to support its fundraising and
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endowment management efforts. Following a targeted effort chaired by Greg Ave ’82, the S. Joseph Rivoire, S.J. Alumni Center was completed in March 1998. Rivoire began publishing the Jesuit Today in 1972 and returned to Jesuit Dallas in 1989 to establish the archives. The new facility in his name would include offices for the development and alumni staff, while the conference room, which was the centerpiece of the space, was gifted in memory of Herb Billings ’54. On July 1, 1998, Rev. Philip S. Postell, S.J., announced a new capital construction plan entitled Visions & Dreams to accommodate the School’s continued growth. Phase I included the development of the science and counseling wing that would result in 26,000 square feet of new space to be used for lab units and science faculty offices as well as new areas for debate, publications, and student council. Additional discussions included a new art complex and assembly hall, and the removal of the tennis courts, which ultimately came to pass in 2010 and was fueled by the desperate need for parking. Postell’s initial plan evolved into a full-fledged capital campaign called Jesuit 2000 and Beyond, which began in earnest on Nov. 2, 1999. In addition to the new science wing, the campaign’s major project was the highly anticipated Arts, Assembly, and Athletic building. After nearly 18 months of construction, the AAA building was dedicated on April 29, 2001. The building broke architectural tradition on the outside, and on the inside the facility was considered a marvel. It was designed by Good, Fulton & Farrell (GFF) and represented a departure from the traditional type of architecture associated with many academic settings. The facility was designed to be truly multi-functional, and to encourage and complement the boundless energy of the student body. The Billings Band Hall (also named after Herb, who was a
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drum major at Jesuit and an avid supporter of the Ranger Band) was designed for perfect acoustical sound while the chorale room was trapezoidal and constructed for dead sound and zero reverberation. The assembly hall covered 12,600 square feet of open space, with the upper floor devoted to the arts, and the remainder of the building containing a weightlifting/work out room, locker rooms, and the Bob Neuhoff ’63 Family Wrestling Facility. The 58,000 square foot building cost $8.2 million but expanded the School’s foot print by 40 percent. In 2002, TR Hall Construction was presented with The Summit Award, the premier award given in the North Central and East Texas areas by the Quoin Chapter of the Associated General Contractors (AGC) for the construction of the AAA building. In 2002, and as part of the Dallas Soars! citywide art project, metal sculptor D. Tillery ’83 fabricated Jesuit’s entry of the Pegasus, the mythical red flying horse that, since 1934, had crowned the Magnolia Building in downtown Dallas. Mounted on a pedestal that permitted it to rotate 360 degrees, and as a result, fly with the wind, the horse was encircled by a stainless steel geodesic sphere. Reaching 27 feet in height, the project was made possible through the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Snyder, who donated the
fiberglass Pegasus. Additional help came from Bill DeOre ’65, who drafted the original concept art, and Raleigh Davis ’65, Nick Livaudais ’63, Steve Boudreau ’83, Tim McMahon ’83, Rob Jamieson ’83, and Fred Ahern ’72, who provided the materials and tools to complete and install the piece. The following summer, Jesuit’s recent acceptance into the UIL made upgrading the stadium a focal point for a new series of projects. The School attempted to initiate a new capital campaign in both 2004 and 2005, but was largely unsuccessful in securing the funding needed to make the campaign goals feasible. Upgrades still occurred during this time, including the replacement of natural grass to synthetic turf at the stadium, as well as updates to the baseball field. A parking garage, costing nearly $3 million was also proposed. In late 2005, the assembly hall in the AAA building was named in honor of Michael Corasaniti ’83. “This gift is a relatively small token reflective to all that Jesuit has given me and continues to give to me throughout my life. It is a way that I hope begins to say thank you.”
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ignatian lights
A faceted-glass asymmetrical cross, Luces Ignatiane (Ignatian Lights) anchors the west wall in the Terry Center, and at 47 feet in height, spans all three stories of the building. The piece was designed by Rev. Charles A. Leininger, S.J., who collaborated with renowned stained glass artist John Kebrle for eight months on its fabrication. The final piece, which spans 37 feet across and incorporates 57 different shades of faceted glass, was commissioned by the brothers and priests of the Jesuit community who have shared and are sharing in the educational apostolate in Dallas.
Completed in 2009, the new classroom wing made it possible to add new courses to an expanding curriculum.
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WE ARE JESUIT
Confidence in the community’s support of the Jesuit mission guided the board of trustees when it undertook the development of a master plan in 2006. The plan identified a variety of needs, all with the goal of modernizing the original campus facilities built in 1962. Among other desires directed at supporting a Jesuit student body that was now exceeding 1,000 young men, the need for additional classrooms was undisputable and given top priority. Chaired by Mike Terry and Chick Young, Jesuit publicly announced the We Are Jesuit campaign in the Fall of 2007. More ambitious than any fundraising campaign the School had ever undertaken, the campaign included a working goal of $26.5 million: $6.5 million for the general endowment and $20 million in facility improvements. Phase I of the campaign included construction of a new student center that would include counseling offices, classrooms and a multi-purpose student commons. The campus ministry, student affairs, and community service departments also moved into the space, solidifying its emergence as a major hub of the School. The centerpiece of the new facility was the remodeling of the old auditorium, which now would feature amphitheater-style seating for 300. Construction crews began demolishing the structure during Christmas break, while the elevator shaft connecting the
counseling wing to the rest of the commons was constructed in April. By the start of the 2008-09 school year, the enormous facelift was complete. The AAA building was rededicated as the Mike and Mary Terry Family Foundation Center a few weeks into the academic year on Sept. 5, 2008 at the September Mass of the Holy Spirit. “I personally have looked forward to this day since we built this place,” said Postell. “It’s great to name this building in honor of a family who has espoused the ideals we stand for at Jesuit. So with gratitude, pride, and deep satisfaction, I thank the Terry family for setting an example for the young men at Jesuit, for helping us build a campus that is more than bricks and mortar, but a collection of buildings that breeds a spirit of notability and redemption.” Phase II of the campaign added 12,000 square feet of space to the wing of classrooms and faculty offices built in 1986 in the northeast corner of campus. In addition, the original 1962 classroom wing was totally renovated. By the start of the 2009-10 school year, 17 classrooms had been added, making it possible to introduce new electives into the curriculum, including anatomy & physiology, behavioral ecology, engineering, and forensics.
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The Senior Class of 2010 joined the board of trustees and Fr. Postell on Feb. 23 to recognize the incredibly generous support of the Hughes family, renaming the student commons in honor of Holly and Joseph V. Hughes, Jr. ’71 and their children, Joseph III and Kathryn. “Jesuit had a tremendous impact on my life as a young man and continues to be important to me as an adult. When our family had the opportunity to support student life in a positive, tangible way, we considered it an honor,” said Joe. Added Postell, “Our community’s generosity and commitment to the school is unparalleled. Hughes Hall is central to student life.” 2010 also featured the completion of the new information commons and library. The traditional library, commonly referred to as the historical library, housed the School’s remaining print works in a warm-hued environment furnished with a fireplace and upholstered reading chairs, while the commons opened with 48 computer workstations and two conference rooms. Augmented by new restrooms and concession stands, a newly remodeled stadium was completed just ahead of the football team’s Homecoming game on Oct. 22, 2010, and included seating for 6,000, a new press box, and elevated spectator plazas. In Dec. 2010, Jesuit broke ground for yet another ambitious structure; a 41,000-square-foot athletic center that would house new locker rooms, coaching offices, and thanks to the generosity of The Dell Family, an athletic performance center that would be the envy of many small colleges.
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home field advantage
Father Tynan’s call for funding to build a stadium for Jesuit’s athletic teams soon after the Rangers took residence at Inwood Road was met with enthusiastic support. There were over 500 contributors to the project, including a deeply generous gift by clothing magnate Joseph Marion Haggar and his wife, Isabell Salloum Haggar, who contributed more than one third of the total construction cost. Jesuit’s new facility was dedicated as Haggar Stadium on Sept. 4, 1965. The field inside the stadium was dedicated and named in honor of longtime football coach and athletic director, Gary Pasqua ’55, on Oct. 24, 1997, and on Aug. 30, 2014, the newly-remodeled stadium was named in honor of Rev. Philip S. Postell, S.J. A tireless champion for the needs of the School, Postell’s vision and 19 years of extraordinary leadership as president shaped the Jesuit Dallas we know today.
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BEYOND 75
When the We Are Jesuit campaign officially wrapped in 2012, community sentiment and public visibility were at an all-time high. The School’s athletic program had positioned itself as one of the strongest in the state, while programs like debate and robotics had solidified their reputation as national powers. New academic programs, such as marine biology, Mandarin, and filmmaking continued to emerge. And the community service and social justice program, which was officially integrated into the curriculum in 1972, maintained its designation as the largest and most comprehensive of any high school in Texas. Following his peaceful passing in the spring of 2012, the gymnasium was renamed and dedicated on Nov. 29 in memory of longtime teacher, basketball coach, athletic director, and vice president of development, James Gerard Walsh. Walsh had been instrumental in the creation of the Jesuit Dallas Foundation, which was founded in 1966 as a separate nonprofit to encourage major gifts and manage the School’s endowments. Just ahead of the 2013-14 basketball season, the School finished a massive gym renovation project that resulted in the first major upgrades since 1962. Among the amenities
were new flooring and seating, windows from the Hall of Honors, and the creation of a new mezzanine viewing area on the second floor of the athletic tower. The robotics team, which won the 2014 FIRST World Championship against more than 12,000 students from around the globe, moved into a new 4,500-square-foot space on the first floor of the Terry Center, which was outfitted with all the tools necessary to run a high-performance machine shop, including sanders, saws, lathes, mills, drill press, and plasma and laser cutters. Thanks to the leadership efforts of Bob and Trudy Wright, and other donors to the stadium capital fund, Jesuit unveiled one of the finest high school baseball venues in the country on March 5, 2015. The quickly-moving project, which expanded on initial renovations made during 2011, included a new press box, bullpen areas, outside wall, turf, batting cages, and a shade canopy over the seating area. In the team’s initial season at their new yard,the Rangers advanced to the UIL 6A state semifinals, and then followed up by winning the state championship the next season.
Since forming in 2009, the robotics program has been nationally competitive, receiving every technical award offered through FIRST while winning numerous titles at the state, regional, and global level.
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Thanks to the artistic efforts of Fred Ahern ’72 and Gerard Luisi ’80, Yosemite Sam/Pistol Pete was a fixture in the gym for over three decades.
Even after renovations, the intimate atmosphere of Walsh Gym that is unique to UIL 6A arenas enabled Jesuit to maintain its home-court advantage.
Wright Field debuted in 2015 as one of the finest high school baseball venues in the country, with one game against Highland Park drawing over 2,000 fans.
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The Alumni Service Corps program, which began in 2009 as a volunteer opportunity to graduates wishing to devote a year of service back to Jesuit, was already utilizing off-campus housing, but in an effort to provide a comfortable living environment for the community of priests, the School acquired several residential properties adjacent to campus in 2016. Jesuit’s latest real estate investment continued a long history of activity where the administration proved to be excellent stewards of its resources. Our story has a beginning, but fortunately, not an end. For over 75 years Jesuit Dallas has formed young men with the goal of living as God’s hands on Earth. It’s a mission both noble and timeless. As the School marches boldly forward, it will continue to be shaped by the deeply generous and nurturing community that has been unwavering in its devotion. It’s through their continued partnership and trust that Jesuit will remain a place that expands horizons and takes students further faster than they ever thought possible; a place that always seeks to be better and stronger and more attuned to the needs of its world. As part of our 75th anniversary celebration, this concludes our three-part retrospective on the history of Jesuit Dallas. The physical evolution of our School was an appropriate way to cap the series, but be sure to visit www.jesuitdallas.org to review the two most recent issues of the magazine, which include a timeline chronicling student and faculty achievement, and a feature that showcases some of our most notable alumni outcomes.
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Classnotes
1940s
Jim Laura ’43 is 92 years young and living in the memory unit at the Village of the Incarnate Word, in San Antonio. Martin Drew ’48 is thankful for 75 years of Jesuit education.
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Rodger Koppa ’54 is teaching a senior elective course at Texas A&M University in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering. He has seven great-grandchildren, including twins that were born this past April; four step-greatgrandchildren; and a grandson
living in Morocco running a recording studio.
Forrest Ingram ’56 is on the parish council at St. Gertrude’s Parish in Chicago, and on the program committee at Edgewater Senior Village where he conducts poetry classes. Bob James ’57 wants you to know he is not dead yet. He is living at Hideaway, Texas, playing golf, vacationing a lot, on the church council, and “spending my four kids and 10 grandchildren’s inheritance.” Don Jansen ’57 was inducted into the Estate Planning Hall of Fame by the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils and is designated Accredited Estate Planner (Distinguished). Don is currently assistant general counsel at The University of Texas
System. He is also a director and treasurer of the American Women Writers National Museum founded by his wife, Hon. Janice Law in Washington, D.C. Bob Hettler ’58 has 12 grandchildren. Two attend Texas Tech; one is attending Colorado School of Mines; and one who graduated from Oklahoma University in 2015 works in Dallas in advertising.
Lawrence Lenzen ’58 and wife, Mary, celebrated 56 years of marriage this past November. They have two sons, Larry ’81 and Greg ’83; one daughter, Bridget (UA ’86); and 12 grandchildren. Grandson, Cole Lenzen ’20 is Greg’s son. Granddaughters, Maggie (UA ’17) and Ellie (UA ’20) are the daughters of Larry. “I am still active in business and going strong.” David Gibbons ’59 is proud to announce his daughter, Anne Marie
Bramnick, was sworn in as a judge of the Superior Court of the State of New Jersey. She was nominated for the position by the Governor of the State, Chris Christie. She is 40 years old, married, has a 3-year-old girl and is expecting a boy in April. Before becoming a judge, she was a prosecutor for four years and in private practice for 10 years. Carl Wasaff ’59 and wife, Barbara, planned a special Mediterranean dinner sharing their favorite Polish tradition of Oplatki wafers with family and friends to celebrate 40 years of marriage and the Christmas Holy Days. For Carl’s 75th birthday, he and a few of his army buddies reminisced about their graduation 50 years ago from the 30th MP Battalion, Presidio of San Francisco. Carl says, “Most of all, I am still from Jesuit, couldn’t be prouder.” See photo below.
In the Summer 2017 issue of Jesuit Today,
we mistakenly identified James Burke ’69 as the first Rhodes Scholar to graduate
from Jesuit Dallas. While we are immensely proud of James, who has enjoyed a long
and successful career in enterprise resource
planning after earning a degree from the U.S. Military Academy, George Giard ’56 was
in fact the first Rhodes Scholar to graduate
from Jesuit, going to Oxford (New College) in 1960 from Georgetown University.
We certainly hope you have enjoyed our
retrospective series on the history of Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas in celebration of our 75th anniversary. We
appreciate all of the feedback, and ask that you please stay connected and continue to send in your class notes.
Barbara and Carl Wasaff ’59 celebrate 40 years of marriage. To submit a class note, please send an email to connect@jesuitcp.org.
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Serving as the unofficial start to Homecoming Week, the annual Sons of Alums Breakfast brought together nearly 100 alumni and their Jesuit sons for breakfast. This year’s guest speaker was Alumni Board President Frank Marshall ’83.
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Martin Jones ’60 declares “Jesuit and I are both 75 years old.” Bill Sellmeyer ’61 retired from Continental Airlines in 2003 after a 38-year career with the airline. Kids are gone so he and wife, Carolyn, also a pilot, travel extensively worldwide. Living near Houston, a hub for Continental Airlines, they can travel to all parts of the world. Daughter, Barbie, is getting married in April 2018.
Jim Harford ’63 is retired and busy traveling while doing occasional hazardous waste training with his old company, SCS engineers. Jim is also a docent at the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum. Bill Murphy ’63 of CP Insurance Associates received The Texas Independent Auto Dealers Association 2017 Presidential Award. The award was given at the TIADA Annual Conference & Expo in San Antonio in July. According to the press release from the association, the Presidential Award honors
individuals who over the years have given more than just time, money or resources to support the association but who contribute for many years at all levels. Jerry Taliaferro ’63 has been married for 38 years and is substitute teaching at Holy Family Middle School, St. Dominic Savio High School, and Leander ISD high schools. Son, Tim, is the new editorin-chief at Texas Monthly magazine. Jim Turner ’64 marked his retirement from teaching with a two-day academic conference at Notre Dame organized by
his former PhD students from Michigan and Notre Dame. Just prior to his retirement, the American history faculty at Cambridge University focused their first annual Distinguished Historian Workshop on his writings. In addition, the national society of Phi Beta Kappa awarded its annual book prize for literary scholarship to his Philology: The Forgotten Origins of the Modern Humanities (Princeton University Press, 2014). Jim and wife, Julie, now live in Taos, N.M. and older son, Peter, married Deena Guzder in a Parsi ceremony in New York, where both Peter and Deena work. “Still no grandchildren.”
Ronnie Villareal ’56 is surrounded by Jesuit alumni and family. Bottom Row: Ruben Villareal ’90, Ronnie Villareal ’56, Conrad Villareal ’17 (Jesuit Portland); Middle Row: Tom Kenchel ’57, Porf Duron ’54, John Gomez ’62, Raul Duarte ’72; Top Row: Mitch Pagel ’11, Roger Villareal ’94, Collin Buechel ’15, Christian Buechel ’11, Ron Villareal ’79, Michael Johnson ’04
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from the alumni director
(L-R) Sean McMullen ’96, J.R. Koeijmans ’04, and Christian Bartholomew ’12
After 34 years in the IT world, Mike Bernardo ’65 partnered with his wife to develop and operate assisted living facilities in the DFW metroplex. They have since sold them—retired a second time—and are enjoying their grandkids. Chuck Kitowski ’65 recently acquired a vacation home on Lake Travis and enjoys spending time there.
Don Maher ’65 and wife, Jeannette, continue traveling throughout the country with their Bedlington Terriers. Maine is a regular habit each summer for six weeks. Don enjoys working on the Alumni Phonathon and Jeannette has enjoyed getting back into crocheting. “The winter project for this year is a major update to our McKinney, Texas home. Staying busy in retirement is not a problem!”
Greetings Jesuit Alumni, As we head toward the finish of our 75th anniversary celebration, we have so much for which to be proud. We’ve done a number of things to help commemorate this special milestone, and one of the most gratifying has been the Alumni Roundtable series. In these decade-by-decade trips down memory lane, we learned of new stories (and clarified others), and laughed often about the exploits of young men in their formative years being guided by Jesuits and a dedicated faculty. These reflections, which capture so much about the student experience during changing times, always seem to confirm how fortunate we are to be graduates of Jesuit Dallas. Stay tuned to the Jesuit Now, as these videos are being released every month through the end of the academic year. We enjoyed another fantastic Homecoming this fall, which provides one of the best opportunities for our alumni and their families to come back to campus. The turnout for our class reunions was incredible, as campus tours packed the hallways with alumni that wanted to see how their school has changed since they graduated. Alumni Family Day was our biggest yet with more alumni and their children visiting the campus and participating in fun activities (side note: the alumni barbecue competition continues to raise the bar in quality food also!), and we returned to the iconic venue, Gilley’s, and reveled in one of the most fun concert experiences to date. As we continue to grow the Alumni Association, it is our mission to support the students, faculty and administration as they preserve the educational mission inspired by St. Ignatius. In previous columns I have discussed the many opportunities to ‘plug in’ and get involved as volunteers and alumni mentors, and through community service, and professional networking and social events. Your Alumni Association will continue to work to include as many of our living alumni as possible. Are you sharing with the world that you are a Jesuit Dallas alumnus? Is Jesuit Dallas on your LinkedIn profile and resume? I hope you will follow us on social media: Twitter & Instagram (@JesuitAlums) LinkedIn (Jesuit Dallas Alumni) or Facebook (Jesuit Rangers). I challenge you all to get involved moving forward for together we can continue to do amazing things! Here is to another successful and historic 75 years for the Blue and Gold!
(L-R) Brennan Collins ’02 with children, Karis Brynn (1), Asher Reese (4), and wife, Jill.
Sean McMullen ’96 Director of Alumni Relations smcmullen@jesuitcp.org
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Then and Now: In 1976, Art Kamenicky brought his 1951 Harley to Jesuit and posed with fellow classmates for a 50s themed day photo. Today Art ’76 still rides the same Harley! Richard Johnston ’66 was appointed CEO and Chief Physician Officer of USMD, which was acquired by Optum, a division of United Health. Ray Bulger ’67 is happy to announce that along with his grandson, Sean Liam Bulger, a granddaughter is due soon.
Jerry Chandler ’67 received a lifetime achievement award on the eve of the 2017 Paris Air Show. The award was presented at the 2017 Aerospace Media Dinner in Paris and cited Chandler’s contributions to aviation journalism. Paul Holmes ’68 and wife, Peggy, enjoy nine grandchildren, with the addition of their first granddaughter, Emory. Retired now, they recently
moved to Montgomery, Texas, to be closer to their children. Michael Darrow ’69 is happy to announce daughter, Samantha, graduated magna cum laude from Delaware Law School and son, Paul Robert, was hired as a project manager with Timberlake Home Corp.
JOSH BELL ’11 From the Jesuit Dallas Class of 2011, Josh Bell broke onto the major league baseball scene in a spectacular way during the second half of the 2016 regular season. Reaching base safely in 13 of his first 14 games, including a grand slam in his second major league at bat, Bell emerged as a rising star. He didn’t register enough at bats to qualify for Rookie of the Year consideration, but ESPN wrote a feature piece on Bell as the “best rookie you haven’t heard of yet.” In his first full season in a Pittsburgh Pirates uniform, the former secondround draft pick continued to showcase why many are hoping he solidifies his position as a cornerstone in Pittsburgh’s future, with several baseball news outlets publicly asking “will Josh Bell be the next face of the Pirates.” Bell finished the 2017 season ranking first among all National League rookies in hits (140), doubles (26), and walks (66). His 26 homeruns tied a club rookie record, while his 90 RBI were the most by a Pirate rookie since 1940. During the season he also homered his way past Hall of Famer Chipper Jones for most HR by an NL switch-hitter in his rookie season and joined Bobby Bonilla as just the second switch hitter in team history to hit at least 25 HR. Bell, who finished third overall in a stacked class for NL Rookie of the Year, was an outfielder by trade before joining the Pirates, but has done most of his work in the pros at first base and DH.
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1970s
Doug Brooks ’70 sits on the board of Southwest Airlines, Club Corp, and Auto Zone, as well as Limbs for Life Foundation and Advisory Board for St. Jude Children’s Hospital. He is also chairman of the Dean’s Advisory Board for the Conrad Hilton School of hotel and
HEAR THE STORIES, RELIVE THE GLORY! Our 75th anniversary presented a great opportunity for us to take a stroll down Memory Lane, and through the Alumni Round Table series we have been able to revisit the events that have shaped our School and community. Visit www.jesuitdallas.org to view each decade installment, from our humble beginnings in the 1940s through today.
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What a great video. I have not lived in Dallas since graduation, and haven’t had many chances to return, but I owe Jesuit a deep debt of gratitude for a rewarding career.
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Allen Ford ’46
restaurant management at the University of Houston where he is an alumnus.
Bill Keller ’70 and wife, Kitty, are enjoying their 2 ½-year-old granddaughter, Molly. Bill just finished Moon Over Buffalo, his 20th stage show in Seguin, Texas, having started in 1991. He and Kitty took a two-week tour of northern Italy this past April. Kitty’s ornament and jewelry design business is doing well, even selling to JCP. Website is www.kittykeller.com. John Neuhoff ’70 has joined the commercial division of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty handling tenant leasing representation, building and land sales. Stepson Scott Weiss ’12, has graduated from Wake Forest School of Business with a Master’s in Accountancy. Scott joined PWC in Washington D.C. this fall.
“The 50s round table was just perfect for me. To see some of my old classmates talking about their time at Jesuit brought a tear to my eye. I remember most of the stories. They reminded me how much Jesuit has formed my life.” Frank Coughlin ’52
Nick Pollard ’70 and wife, Tibet, will have nine grandchildren in Austin by the end of September. “We will be finding a new home in the Austin area soon.”
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I really enjoyed the round table discussion and Jesuit experience that followed. Brought back many great memories, especially seeing pictures of many of my teachers.
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Joe LaRocca ’50
“I thoroughly have enjoyed the alumni round tables. Seeing some of my old classmates is always a real pleasure, and it’s helped remind me of an incredible life changing experience. I will forever be grateful to my Dad for sending me to Jesuit.” Bill Otto ’52
Bill Strobel ’71 is thrilled that daughter, Marissa, is engaged to be married this March with the wedding to be held in New Orleans. Son, Jeffrey, has relocated to Chicago for a new job. Mark Byrd ’75 retired from the air force after 24 years of service as a civil engineer commander. He currently works as an energy engineer for the federal government. Mark is married with two children and a grandson. Craig Dickerson ’75 retired in 2015 after 36 years in the oil and gas information technology business. “I am spending my retirement traveling, volunteering, and playing golf. Expecting first grandchild soon.”
To submit a class note, please send an email to connect@jesuitcp.org.
Topher Boehm ’09 and wife, Bernadette, welcomed a daughter, Florence Esther, in September 2017. In 2017, Topher also opened the doors at Wildflower Brewing and Blending. In October, they were awarded the Best New Sydney Brewery and more recently they were named the Best New Brewery in Australia by Beer and Brewer Magazine.
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Greg Roche ’81 (R) is surprised to get his Jesuit ring back from Scott Pearse, a local treasure hunter. Pearse found the ring while using his Treasure metal hunter reunites lost with owner detector on the beach at 8ring Mile Road and was able to track down Greg because his name along with his graduation year was By SAMANTHA KETTERER Daily News 17 hrs ago engraved The in the ring. http://www.galvnews.com/news/article_3f1b6782-8d37-5708-b578-efcc4a6d272b.html
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TERRY CENTER www.jesuitdallas.org/shof Jim Hairston ’79 is enjoying another great year. Daughter, Emily, got her master’s degree from LSU and worked as a strength and conditioning coach at SMU this fall. She was married in October. William ’13 will finish his baseball career at St. Edward’s University in Austin this spring.
Greg Roche reacts as Scott Pearse, a local treasure hunter, gives Roche his high school class ring at Shipley’s Donuts in Galveston on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017. Pearse found the ring on the beach at 8 Mile Road and was able to track down R for 17 years where Ted has an ENT amwas serving asinConsulate General onsince his name engraved the ring.
Otto Van Maerssen ’79 was practice. “We have four children at the U.S. General in loan to the Department of the Army KELSEY WALLING/The Daily Consulate News and our youngest is a sophomore Matamoros, Mexico.” as faculty advisor to WHINSEC, at the University of Arkansas. Our and it happily coincided with the oldest daughter just gave birth to GALVESTON summer visit to Washington D.C. our third grandchild, a girl, Blair of a group of students from Jesuit Eleanor. My mother, Virginia Benke, Dallas. He was able to welcome When Greg Roche got a call that a treasure hunter had found his high school class who taught Spanish at Ursuline for them to the State Department. ring on Galveston Island, he hadn’t even known it was missing. Ted Benke ’80 and wife, Maureen, over 20 years, passed away this “Currently I am much closer celebrated their 32nd anniversary in past March.” geographically to JCP because I June. They have lived in Cleburne Bill Ritter ’80 moved to Austin to join a nonprofit law firm and develop a statewide veteran’s foreclosure prevention program. This year, oldest son, Evan, graduates Eastman School of Music in piano performance and Myles graduates high school from Austin STEM Academy.
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Steve Glasgow ’81 was recently appointed to the Board of Directors of The Moody Endowment, a nonprofit that provides support to organizations committed to the rehabilitation of individuals suffering from head injuries and related charitable, educational and scientific activities. (moodyendowment.org)
As Chair of the Board of Cardigan Mountain School in New Hampshire, Hank Holland ’84 had the honor of inviting Chief Justice John Roberts to speak with him at their commencement ceremony. Cardigan was started in conjunction with Dartmouth and is a junior boarding school for boys. Hank’s two oldest, Hayden and Corbin, attended for grades 7-9.
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Bobby Baillargeon ’83 sold both car dealerships and is now completely out of the automobile business. He has moved to Dripping Springs, Texas, and owns a commercial real estate company. Class Notes continued on page 54
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New Arrivals DAUGHTERS Mary to Meg and Mike Lyons ’99 Avery Claire to Lauren and Patrick Triplett ’99 Porter Rose to Nolan and Stephen Carleton ’00 Kelsea Jade to Keisha and Travis Rice ’02 Lucia JoAnn to Leandra Uribe (UA ’03) and Rob Woolnough ’02 Harper Jacklyn to Maria and Clayton Neville ’03 Tabitha Paige to Cynthia and Grant Schmidt ’06 Emmy to Sabrina and Austin Leone ’07 Florence Esther to Bernadette and Topher Boehm ’09 Eleanor Barbara to Clara (UA ’09) and Andy Ogden ’09
SONS Benedict Raymond to Renee and Jason Carver ’90 Jackson Alexander to Jennifer and Jason Nelms ’93 Alexander E. to Anne and Mike Cummins ’94 Leo Alan to Elizabeth and Chris Cantwell ’00 Winn to Kendall and Will Coleman ’03 Will to Courtney and Rob Harris ’03 Ryan to Sabrina and Austin Leone ’07 Jacob Dean to Cassidy and Jacob Bender ’11
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WE’RE IN THE HOMESTRETCH!
Phonathon has raised $829,514.58 to date, marking another year of generous philanthropy that helps ensure a Jesuit education for every qualified student, regardless of an ability to pay. We’re still shy of our goal, but in the running to finish with another banner year. Every gift matters as we push for record participation, so give the other classes and decades a run for their money, and thank you for your continued trust in our mission!
PARTICIPATION RATE BY DECADE 1940s: 45% 1950s: 32% 1960s: 28% 1970s: 24% 1980s: 20% 1990s: 21% 2000s: 11% 2010s: 3%
Continued from page 52 Since 1989, Louis Guerra ’84 with brothers Rudy ’75 and Joe (Bishop Dunne) were the third generation of Rudy’s Tortillas. Last year they sold the 72-year-old business to Teasdale Latin Foods. Tom Lesniak ’84 has two of his three kids in college. Clay is a junior at UW Madison studying Real Estate management; Caroline is a biomedical engineering major at Northwestern; and Jonathan is a freshman in high school. Ernest Grumbles ’85 recently formed Grumbles Law continuing his practice focused on business and intellectual property law.
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Cliff Shackelford ’85 won employee of the year in the category of conservation at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department which has over 3,000 employees across the state. John Kinzer ’86 opened the Republic Texas Tavern across the street from Jesuit Dallas in May. Mike Vance ’86, Kevin White ’86, Jeff Staubach ’93, Billy Tullis ’85, Hugh Fagan ’88 and Nick Koeijmans ’79 are investors in this new venture. Greg Land ’86 reports that daughter, Emily, is a junior at Ursuline and the other Land girls are at St. Rita Catholic School. “I recently celebrated my 25-year
anniversary with KPMG LLP, having been an audit partner since 2004. Julie and I will celebrate our 20-year wedding anniversary in 2018.” John Weidenfeller ’86 “married my Costa Rican soulmate who is also helping me raise my amazing son Jude. I pray he will attend Jesuit one day.” Fred Dews ’87 is the host of the Brookings Cafeteria podcast which once again won the Best Education Podcast award at the 2017 Academy of Podcasters Awards.
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Jason Carver ’90 and wife, Renee, welcomed Benedict Raymond into their lives last month. “The name Raymond was chosen in remembrance of my former Latin teacher, Fr. Raymond Fitzgerald, who remained a good friend to our family until he passed last year. He officiated our wedding, baptized three of our children, and celebrated the funeral Mass for my grandfather.” Matt Taylor ’90 quit his job in 2016 and moved to Northwest Arkansas to start his own home building
Rob Woolnough ’02 and his wife, Leandra Uribe (UA ’03), are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Lucia JoAnn Woolnough, on November 4, 2017. Jose Uribe ’02 is her uncle.
Kellen McAlone ’14 (top row, center) with fellow Pitt athletes, was well prepared for a mission trip to Haiti with the Panther Fellowship.
WYATT CENAC ’94 HBO recently announced that Wyatt Cenac is scheduled to star in a 10-episode docuseries on the signature network in spring of 2018, adding yet another accomplishment to his already-distinguished career. The as-of-now untitled series will take a satirical look at social and remodeling business. “I rode my motorcycle for eight days and 2,800 miles from San Francisco to Fayetteville. My wife, Stephanie, also started her own advertising agency in Arkansas. Between the two businesses, the cross-country move, remodeling our home and my oldest daughter starting her freshman year at the University of Arkansas - Go Hogs! - it’s been a crazy 2017.” Ryan McMullen ’91 is working for Constellation Brands as the
director of field marketing in the South Business Unit based in Dallas. Constellation Brands is a purveyor of wine and spirits and has the domestic rights to the Grupo Modelo portfolio (beers include Corona, Modelo, Pacifico etc.). Ryan works on the beer portfolio across a ninestate region with a focus in Texas markets. This fall, he launched a statewide Corona sponsorship of the Texas Longhorns and Modelo sponsorship of the Voodoo Festival in New Orleans, both new programs for the company.
and cultural issues from Cenac’s unique perspective. The 2002 Jesuit graduate surfaced as a comedic force through his work as a correspondent and writer for The Daily Show from 2008-12. Getting his start as a writer on King of the Hill, Cenac played the voice of Lenny and Michael Johnson in the Nickelodeon series Fanboy & Chum Chum, and would later make appearances on the animated shows Venture Bros., Archer, and Bob’s Burgers. Cenac’s standup special, Brooklyn, was nominated for Best Comedy Album at the 58th Grammy Awards, and in 2016 he began starring in the TBS hit comedy, People of Earth, which has been critically praised and holds an approval rating of 92% on the review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes.
Collin Buechel ’15, Martin Day '15, Chandler Park '15, Conar Ehring '15, and Christian Taylor '15 at Yosemite National Park in California last summer. Their road trip also included Zion National Park in Utah.
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We’re not sure who took home MVP honors, but we had zero injuries, and that means everyone was a winner! We look forward to seeing YOU on the gridiron for our annual flag football game at Alumni Family Day next fall. Jason Nelms ’93 and wife, Jennifer, announced the birth to their first child, Jackson Alexander Nelms, on November 27, 2017. Jason and his son now share the same birthday. See photo on page 53. J.R. Smock ’94 has been with UPS since November 2014. Todd McGowan ’95 was recognized by Housing Wire Magazine with the Rising Star Award for being one of the best young leaders in the housing finance and mortgage industry. Todd, a doctoral candidate at the University of North Texas, is currently working on his dissertation research focusing on user adoption of technology and information systems.
Jake Chavarria ’10 (Texas A&M ’14) congratulates brother Joseph Chavarria ’09 (Notre Dame ’13) for graduating from Baylor College of Medicine, Houston. Jake is living in Austin and is an account executive with SHI, a global hardware and software company. Joseph recently started his residency in orthopedic surgery at University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Center, Denver, Colo.
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Tripper Trippet ’98 and Natalie Trippet were married in Graham, Texas, at the Wildcatter Ranch on October 15, 2016. (L-R) Ryan D’Ambrogi ’98, Paolo Costanzo ’98, Max Miller ’98, Cullen Aderhold ’98, Joey Mongaras ’98, Kyle Young ’98, groom Tripper Trippet ’98, co-best man Patrick Dossett ’98, Jay Pendleton ’98, Max Fairchild ’98, Billy Gannon ’98 and their wives. (Not Pictured: co-best man, Corby Bright ’96). See photo on page 57.
Patrick Triplett ’99 and his wife Lauren welcomed their newest addition, Avery Claire, on August 27, 2017. See photo on page 53.
2000s
Stephen Carleton ’00 has accepted an adjunct faculty teaching position with the University of Denver graduate school of social work. He is also a clinical social worker at the Denver VA Medical Center. Daughter, Porter, is one year old. Eric Jasso ’00 married Noelle Schonefeld in April 2017 at Texas Discovery Gardens. Eric and Noelle both work in the entertainment industry in the Los Angeles area. Eric is a production assistant (PA) for Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D and Noelle is an assistant production office coordinator (APOC) with mini-series’ such as Feud and The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story. They have enjoyed exploring California together. See photo on page 57.
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Weddings
Mary Katherine to Richard Rankin ’73 Amy Rebecca Yactor to Simon Tolbert ’98 Natalie Roberts to Tripper Trippet ’98 Noelle Schonefeld to Eric Jasso ’00 Sarah Toups to Chris Young ’08 Sarah Valenzuela (UA ’09) to Ted Pressler ’09 Alison to Jason Follis ’10 April to Mike Sanders ’10 Amanda Rivera to Michael Johnson ’11
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Continued from page 56 Clayton Neville ’03 and wife, Maria, welcomed their third daughter, Harper Jacklyn Neville, in 2016. Clayton is now working as a radio reporter and anchor for WBAP and KLIF Radio in Dallas and as a national correspondent for Westwood One News. Marc Salhanick ’05 has been accepted to the vascular surgery fellowship program at UT Southwestern and is starting his chief year in the general surgery program at UT Southwestern.
After graduating from Harvard University in 2014 with degrees in history and science, Rossi Lamont Walter, Jr. ’10 recently relocated to southern France to continue his dance studies with a focus on classical ballet and contemporary improvisation. Among the many family members and friends to which he expresses thanks for their love and support are his Jesuit brothers and best friends Marc-Pierre Ahumada ’10, Jason Follis ’10, Matthew Maale ’10, and Robert Keith ’10, and the incredible faculty and staff of Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas. “Without you, I would not be.” photo by Pavel Fedorov, San Francisco
Matt Gonnerman ’07 received his master’s degree from Auburn University in wildlife biology. Next stop is the University of Maine to begin his doctorate. Austin Leone ’07 and wife, Sabrina, welcomed twins, Ryan and Emmy on June 13, 2017. Austin is finishing his Internal Medicine Residency at UNM in Albuquerque and will be returning to Dallas this summer to a hospitalist position at Baylor Plano. See photo on page 53.
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Chris Young ’08 married Sarah Toups in Austin, Texas, with a full assembly of Jesuit alums. Pictured: Phil Young ’13 and Preston Young ’13; and members of the Jesuit Class of 2008, Adam Bauer, Stephen Brady, Nick Geiser, Hampton Hughes, Joe Kernodle, Kyle Miller and Chris Nolan. The groom and bride are graduates of the University of Texas at Austin. See photo on page 57. Ted Pressler ’09 and Sarah Valenzuela (UA ’09) were married on October 28, 2017—the 11th anniversary of their first date— which was their sophomore year homecoming dance on October 28, 2006. Included in the wedding party were Jesuit alums, Michael Valletti ’13, Alex Valenzuela ’10, Judge Howell ’09, Kevin Watson ’09, and Matt Ross ’09. The bridal party included Ursuline alums and current students, Teresa Valenzuela (UA ’20), Graciela Valenzuela (UA ’18), Jessica Valenzuela (UA ’12), Sarah Gammon (UA ’09), and Kat Pressler (UA ’12). Ted’s Jesuit classmates at the wedding including Dan Watson ’01, Alex Pence ’09, Jojo Nwoko ’09, Malachi Pride ’09, Cole Johnston ’09, Matt Kolker ’09, JC Arrieta ’09, Will Turner ’09, Scott Gambrel ’09, Ken Chesshir ’09, Michael Yancey ’09, and Albert Karam ’09. See photo on page 57.
2010s
Clayton Freimuth ’10 returned from a stint with the Sydney Blue Sox in the Australian Baseball League. He won the German Bundesliga championship (Germany’s primary football league) and has been selected to play on the German national team which will be looking to qualify for the upcoming Summer Olympic games in Tokyo. Michael Johnson ’11 married Amanda Rivera on June 10, 2017 at St. Rita Catholic Church. See photo on page 57.
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IN MEMORIAM o u r
Alumn i
Leo E. Coerver Jr. ’43 William V. Lambeth ’44 Stanley N. Redmond ’46 William P. Spaeth ’46 Ernest Earl Phillips ’47 Robert J. Finegan ’55 John Weldon Forbes ’55 James C. Hartley Jr. ’56 James W. Works ’56 Daniel Anthony Dupre ’57 Thomas A. McSweeney ’58 Walter E. Haufler ’59 John F. Humphries ’61 Charles William Debus ’62 Paul David Mangelsdorf ’64 Paul E. Matelis ’65 John DiFrancesco ’66 Wilson Bill Ramsey Jr. ’67 Richard H. Cook ’68 Brian Paul O’Shea ’68 Arthur C. Morrison ’69 Lawrence J. Piering ’72 Sanford Hughes ’78 Mark Butzberger ’79 David R. Ault ’80 Kyle Michael Dillin ’82 Jeremy E. Fulbright ’95 Peter L. McNulty ’99 Christopher G. Land ’02 Conner Edward Sims ’19
W i fe O f
Parks Stearns ’62 Elizabeth Carol Stearns
Son Of
Jerry Land ’59 Christopher G. Land ’02 Ed Fulbright ’69 Jeremy E. Fulbright ’95
M othe r O f
Michael Brooks ’63 Martha Blalack Brooks Tim Flatley ’70 Oralyn Flately Rocky Meletio ’71 Dolores Thomason Meletio Robert Donachie ’72 Ann Barbara Donachie John Hever ’72 Kathleen T. Hever Richard Wierman’73 Margaret Wierman Dan Flatley ’74 Oralyn Flately † Bill Vail ’75 Martha Bassett Vail Tony Frigo ’76 Kathryn M. Frigo Joe Cribbin ’77 Patricia Anne Cribbin Brett Ave ’78 Betty Jean Ave Kevin Cribbin ’78 Patricia Anne Cribbin Mark Donachie ’78 Ann Barbara Donachie Tom Hever ’78 Kathleen T. Hever John Lambert ’81 Margaret M. Lambert Chuck Massoud ’81 Patsy Louise Massoud Greg Ave ’82 Betty Jean Ave Jim Hever ’82 Kathleen T. Hever David Wierman ’82 Margaret Wierman Tom Lambert ’84 Margaret M. Lambert Christopher Rees ’93 Joan Mary Rees Charles Hutin ’98 Marlena Quintero Hutin Chris Hutin ’99 Marlena Quintero Hutin George Parry ’00 Elaine Parry Matt Shivers ’06 Lisa Shivers Daniel Blast ’10 Jane Maher Blast Mario Gamez ’13 Matilde Gamez
F athe r O f
Rudy Tovar ’64 Rudy T. Tovar Roland Tovar ’70 Rudy T. Tovar John Foster ’71 John William Foster III Mark Josephs ’75 Edwin L. Josephs † Ray Steele ’78 Gerald R. Steele John McCarthy ’79 James E. McCarthy John Lambert ’81 Robert G. Lambert Joe Morales ’81 Juan Morales Jr. Jon Morales ’81 Juan Morales Jr. Mike Steele ’81 Gerald R. Steele Henry Morales ’82 Juan Morales Jr.
p ra y e r s
a n d
c o n d o l e n c e s
Richard Hollander ’83 Harry Hollander David Rowe ’83 Ben Duval Rowe Steve Finegan ’84 Robert Finegan ’55 Tom Lambert ’84 Robert G. Lambert Greg Perliski ’85 Frank P. Perliski Fred Dews ’87 William Dews Clint Morrison ’88 Arthur C. Morrison ’69 Chris Gibbons ’89 Michael F. Gibbons Joe Ramirez ’89 Joe Lupe Ramirez Brian Gibbons’90 Michael F. Gibbons Ryan McMullen ’91 William Edward McMullen Dub Ramsey ’95 Bill Ramsey ’67 Sean McMullen ’96 William Edward McMullen Max Fairchild ’98 Willis Wayne Fairchild Andrew Armstrong ’01 Rodney L. Armstrong Jr. David Hawn ’02 Roger Paul Hawn Matt Upton ’02 Jimmy Upton Hayden Swenholt ’03 Victor A. Swenholt Jr. Andrew Katz ’05 Shelly Katz Ryan Kilroy ’06 Matthew Kilroy Steven Swenholt ’06 Victor A. Swenholt Jr. Jay Piering ’08 Lawrence J. Piering ’72 Benjamin Sloan ’15 Louis Marshall Sloan
S i st e r Of
John Hope ’49 Ramona C. Hope Louis Maher ’68 Jane Maher Blast †Ed Maher ’69 Jane Maher Blast John Maher ’70 Jane Maher Blast Dan Maher ’71 Jane Maher Blast John Hever ’72 Diane Clements Pat Maher ’74 Jane Maher Blast Tom Hever ’78 Diane Clements Jim Hever ’82 Diane Clements
B ro t h er Of
† Walter Phillips ’48 Ernest Earl Phillips ’47 Jim Finegan ’51 Robert J. Finegan ’55 Bill Finegan ’53 Robert J. Finegan ’55 David Phillips ’53 Ernest Earl Phillips ’47 Rafael Tovar ’56 Rudy T. Tovar † Bill Mangelsdorf ’57 Paul D. Mangelsdorf ’64 Daniel O’Shea ’57 Brian Paul O’Shea ’68 †King O’Shea ’59 Brian Paul O’Shea ’68 Michael O’Shea ’60 Brian Paul O’Shea ’68 Thomas Mangelsdorf ’61 Paul D. Mangelsdorf ’64 † Tom Piering ’61 Lawrence J. Piering ’72 Timothy O’Shea ’62 Brian Paul O’Shea ’68 † Mike Humphries ’67 John F. Humphries ’61 Kevin O’Shea ’67 Brian Paul O’Shea ’68 † Steve Piering ’67 Lawrence J. Piering ’72 Dave Piering ’69 Lawrence J. Piering ’72 Paul Butzberger ’72 Mark F. Butzberger ’79 Dennis Humphries ’73 John F. Humphries ’61 Paul Fehmer ’75 Mark S. Fehmer Patrick Hughes ’76 Sanford Hughes ’78 Kevin Dillin ’78 Kyle Michael Dillin ’82 Kevin Fox ’78 Michael A. Fox Michael Piering ’79 Lawrence J. Piering ’72 Evan Hughes ’83 Sanford Hughes ’78 Greg Land ’86 Christopher G. Land ’02 Jake McNulty ’96 Peter McNulty ’99
Julian Paez ’09 Elisa Paez Alex Wierman ’09 Margaret Wierman Michael Hever ’10 Kathleen T. Hever Bob Donachie ’11 Ann Barbara Donachie Hays Myers ’11 Carolyn Myers Joey Hever ’12 Kathleen T. Hever Chris Bergersen ’14 Mary Ann Pasquinelli Sean Lyden ’14 Catherine Flowers Will Carney ’14 Del McCarthy Jason Myers ’14 Carolyn Myers Justin Stewart ’14 Dolly Police Matthew Hever ’15 Kathleen T. Hever Michael Bergersen ’16 Mary Ann Pasquinelli Brendan Lyden ’16 Catherine Flowers Daniel Bergersen ’17 Mary Ann Pasquinelli Matthew Walsh ’18 Sue Blanchard † Conner Sims ’19 Maxi Kijek Nick Wierman ’20 Margaret Wierman Liam Gault ’21 Diane Clements Alex Gibson ’21 Frances Barbara Ann Hagrman
Gran df ath er Of
Rudy Tovar ’94 Rudy T. Tovar John Foster ’98 John William Foster III Michael Foster ’99 John William Foster III Bill Kennedy ’99 William Bill Kennedy Chris Bellinger ’01 James M. Boland Joseph Fraler ’01 Rudy T. Tovar Matt Bellinger ’02 James M. Boland Matthew Foster ’02 John William Foster III Andrew Kennedy ’03 William A. Kennedy Thomas Bellinger ’04 James M. Boland Chad Davis ’05 Clifford James Buckley Mike Fraler ’05 Rudy T. Tovar Jeff Fraler ’05 Rudy T. Tovar Graham Davis ’08 Clifford James Buckley Michael Bellinger ’09 James M. Boland Andrew Ogden ’09 Emil Ogden Stephen Bellinger ’10 James M. Boland Brian Ogden ’12 Emil Ogden Patrick Johnston ’13 George E. Johnston Sr. Bill Newman ’15 William A. Kennedy Shane Ross ’15 Charles Ross Thomas Paredes ’17 Bill Paredes Garrett Spivey ’18 Walter E. Haufler ’59 William Paredes ’19 Bill Paredes Ian McCarthy ’20 James E. McCarthy Jonathan Paredes ’20 Walter E. Haufler ’59 Jonathan Paredes ’20 Bill Paredes JR Ramirez ’20 Joe Lupe Ramirez Stratton Ross ’20 Charles Ross Blake Gibbons ’21 Michael F. Gibbons
F ri en d Of Jesuit
Don Dorsey (faculty member 1966-1996) Kay Frigo (faculty member 1971-2013) Sr. Margaret Ann Moser O.S.U. (president of Ursuline Academy 1989-2012) † deceased
G r a n d m o th er Of
John Hever ’97 Kathleen T. Hever Ben Kirby ’00 Mary Lou Kirby Colin Stewart ’00 Dolly Police Hunter Cain ’01 Jean Cain Brian Kirby ’02 Mary Lou Kirby Evan Flatley’03 Oralyn Flatley David Short ’03 Nettie Short Michael Foster ’04 Elisa Paez Brett Switzer ’04 Marianne Walther Kevin Stewart ’04 Dolly Police Taylor West ’05 Jean Cain Chip Anand ’06 Vimal Anand Eric Dama ’07 Peggy Raisanen Mark Donachie ’07 Ann Barbara Donachie Alex Paez ’07 Elisa Paez Thomas Hever ’08 Kathleen T. Hever Robert Carney ’09 Del McCarthy
We remember our deceased alumni in a special way each fall during the Alumni Memorial Mass. Visit www.jesuitdallas.org/inmemoriam We make every effort to reflect each passing in our community and regret any oversights that may occur. Please inform us of any losses in your immediate family. Listings received as of December 31, 2017.
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Leo Edward Coerver Jr. ’43
Leo Coerver passed away Nov. 29, 2017, of complications of pneumonia. He was in the first graduating class of Jesuit High School. Leo enlisted in the U.S. Merchant Marines in 1945 and served as a radio operator for several years before he completed his degree in engineering from the University of Detroit. He subsequently earned master’s and doctorate degrees in engineering. After working in the aerospace industry in Southern California for several years, where he met and married Ruth Schaning in 1959, he returned to Texas in 1978 and spent twelve years at Texas Instruments before retiring in 1990. Leo was predeceased by Ruth Coerver in 2007. His survivors include daughters: Katherine Coerver, Suzanne Friend, Judy Gilbreth and Mary Connolly; eight grandchildren; and brother, Michael Coerver.
William V. Lambeth ’44
Bill Lambeth died Nov. 9, 2017, at home, surrounded by family, following a brief battle with lung cancer. Bill continued the family business of Lambeth Paint & Body until he retired in 1992. His family was among the founding members of St. Thomas Aquinas Church and he was an active member and past president of the Holy Name Society. Bill was Scout Master of Troop 43 at St. Thomas and many scouts were guided by him on their journey to the rank of Eagle Scout. He was a life-time member of Knights of Columbus, Council 799 and ran the Lenten fish fries for many years. Bill truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures and found joy in everything he did. He is survived by the love of his life of almost 65 years, Frances; his children, Maryann Scudder, Bill Lambeth Jr., Patty Reagan, Ellen Lambeth, Emily Lambeth; six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and many grand-dogs.
William Stanley Norman Redmond ’46
William Stanley Norman Redmond passed away on Jan. 19, 2017. He leaves behind nine children, 25 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren to mourn his passing. Stan moved from Dallas to Colorado Springs for his first job as a disc jockey. His job took him from Colorado to Tennessee, back to Dallas and eventually to Chicago. He enlisted in the Army to fight in the Korean war. He fought for 18 months and received multiple medals for his bravery in battle. He was a 4th degree Knight of Columbus and served in the Kiwanis Club of Bakersfield for over 25 years. His life was characterized by his devotion to family, faith, country and community. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janice Redmond; son, Anthony Redmond; daughter, Domenica D’Agostino; and grandson, Benjamin Grider.
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William Phillip Spaeth Jr. ’46
Bill Spaeth passed away July 20, 2017. Bill was married to the love of his life, Jo Mankins, for 69 years and together they had seven children. He came from a long line of inventors, engineers and machinists. His life experience in the family business prepared him well while serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Bill is credited with many accomplishments that not only have gone worldwide, but even to the Moon. He invented a machine for NASA that applied glue to the first spaceship and an improved scale level blood draw that was sold all over the world. Another Spaeth Family claim to fame is the mass production of the corny dog machine! Bill has 18 grandchildren and 30+ great grandchildren. Bill loved horses, and was one of the oldest thoroughbred race horse owners in the country. He was the last person to ride his horse to his beloved school, Jesuit Dallas.
Ernest Earl Phillips ’47
Ernest Earl Phillips died on Oct. 29, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born in Austin, raised in Dallas, and lived in New Rochelle, N.Y. Earl graduated from Jesuit High School earning the prestigious Bishop Lynch Award. He continued his studies on full scholarship at Spring Hill College before going on to Georgetown Law School, again on scholarship. After his military service, Earl taught at SMU for a year before he joined the faculty of Fordham University Law School in NYC where he was awarded the Bene Merenti Medal for long and distinguished service. He is survived by his wife of fifty years, Judith; his four children; and his eight beloved grandchildren. A gentleman and a scholar, Earl never wavered in his commitment to his faith, his family, his conservative values, and Texas.
Robert Joseph Finegan ’55
Bob Finegan of Dallas passed away July 7, 2017 surrounded by loved ones. He will always be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to all who knew him. Following graduation from UT Austin, he served his country as the Company Commander of Executive 546 of the Military Police Department. After three years of service, Bob began his career as an accountant for Price Waterhouse, and found his passion for investments. At the time of his death, Bob was the Sr. VP/Investments for Stifel, where he had been employed since April 1, 2001. Bob was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church, Salesmanship Club of Dallas, Park City Club, Northwood Club, and Garden of the Gods Club in Colorado Springs. He served as a trustee of the University of Dallas for 18 years, was selected to the Order of the Knights of Malta, and was a former member of the City Club.
John Weldon Forbes ’55
John Weldon Forbes passed away peacefully on Oct. 17, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his family. In his childhood days he sang in the all-boys choir at Holy Trinity Grade School. He attended Jesuit High School in Dallas and served as an altar boy. After graduating he attended St. Mary University and the University of Dallas. John worked as a bookkeeper in Dallas until he moved to Louisiana and began his own business. He was the CEO of Private Capital and grew his company for 30 years. In his spare time, he enjoyed riding Harleys and caring for his fourlegged companions, all 12 of them. He is survived by Billy Forbes; his children, Tori, Tim, Trent, Tracey, Taryn, Dale and Mary Helen Forbes; 17 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
James Carlos Hartley Jr. ’56
Jim Hartley passed away Dec. 16, 2017. He was born in Waco, Texas and grew up in Dallas where he graduated from Jesuit High School. He earned his degree from Texas A&M University in 1960, where he was a member of the Corps of Cadets. Jim married Mary Burke, sharing 52 loving years of marriage. Jim is survived by his wife, Mary Burke Hartley; sons, Jamie and John Hartley (Cindy); daughter, Susan Hartley Wright (John); grandchildren: Nicholas, Avery, Miles, and Maia Hartley; Luke, Brian, Sarah, and Grace Wright; and brother, John Michael Hartley (Connie).
James W. Works ’56
Jim Works lost his battle with Alzheimer’s disease Aug. 13, 2017 in Santa Fe, N.M. Jim is survived by his wife Diane; his children, Mary Beth Duke (Greg), Cathy Helmbrecht (Bill), Jennifer Burchfiel (Pat), James Works (Kristen), Sara Wertz (Jason); and his 13 grandchildren. Jim is also survived by his sisters, Joan Johnson (UA ‘54) and Mary Sue Shelton (UA ‘52), as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Daniel Anthony Dupré ’57
Daniel Dupré, beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many passed away Nov. 18, 2017. At Jesuit High School, he was known to his basketball teammates as “Swish” Dupré. After graduation Daniel attended St. Mary’s University in San Antonio where he met and wed the love of his life, Diana Stenger. Newly
married, he began his career with the Dallas Chamber of Commerce which allowed him to travel throughout Mexico, Central and South America. Life brought him back to San Antonio where his enthusiasm for sports presented him a chance to coach at Central Catholic High School. While coaching, he was offered an opportunity to become a stockbroker and he never looked back. It was a career that spanned 46 years with many accolades and recognition along the way until his retirement in 2014. Daniel is preceded in death by his beloved Diana.
Thomas Anthony McSweeny ’58
Thomas Anthony McSweeny died Sept. 20, 2017 in Houston. He enjoyed a lengthy career as a tax attorney, working for the Treasury Department, FCM Corporation, Price Waterhouse and Shell Oil Company. He earned a doctorate in Law from the University of Chicago, a masters in Law at Georgetown University, and a bachelor’s degree in economics from St. Louis University. During the Vietnam War, he served as a captain in the U.S. Air Force in the Judge Advocate General’s Corp in Omaha, Nebraska. He is survived by Maryellen Mathews, his beloved wife; and his two sons, Michael McSweeny and Timothy McSweeny.
Walter Eugene Haufler ’59
Gene Haufler of Dallas died June 8, 2017. He attended grade school at St. Thomas Aquinas and was in their first graduating class. He went on to attend Jesuit where he was captain of the bowling team and voted “most easy going.” While at Jesuit, Gene helped form a band called the Nightcaps, which quickly became one of Dallas’ great blues-rock bands. He played the rhythm guitar and recorded the hits Wine, Wine, Wine and Thunderbird. Gene attended SMU and was a member of the Kappa Sig Fraternity. After his film distribution career, Gene was a conductor on the McKinney Ave. trolley and continued to play gigs with the band. Gene is survived by his twin daughters, Jennifer Spivey and Heidi Paredes; grandchildren, Garrett Spivey, Jonathan Paredes, Nicole Spivey, James Paredes and Ashley Paredes.
John Francis Humphries ’61
John Humphries passed away Aug. 28, 2017 from a head injury resulting from a fall. John attended Jesuit High School, the University of Notre Dame and earned his MBA from the University of Dallas. John taught math and humanities for three years at Bishop
Lynch High School before joining world-renowned architecture firm, HKS, where he spent 33 years as a principal, overseeing management of financial and legal issues. In retirement, John created and administered a scholarship program for Skyline High School students interested in architectural careers. John’s great passions were art, travel and people. John was preceded in death by his parents, John and Loretta; and brother, Michael. John is survived by his sister Judy Sardello, brother Dennis Humphries.
Charles William Debus ’62
Charles Debus of Fredericksburg, Texas, passed away Dec. 5, 2016 at his home. Born in Dallas, he married Carolyn Klippel in 1969. He was an artist and photography teacher for over 50 years. The last 40 years were at the Southern Methodist University Meadows School of the Arts. He and his wife Carolyn moved to Fredericksburg in 1996. Charles is survived by his wife Carolyn; daughter Naletta Ann Galbraith (Justin); grandchildren, James, Emmeline, Susan and William.
Paul David Mangelsdorf ’64
Paul Mangelsdorf was born to Bill Mangelsdorf Sr. and Ruth Frances Mangelsdorf. He is survived by siblings: Sister Ann Mangelsdorf OSU, Mary Benson (Tom), T.V. Mangelsdorf (Lou Ann), Betsy Santoro (Mick); along with numerous nieces and nephews. Paul was very active in many organizations including Montserrat Retreat House as well as national and local chapters of Right to Life. He was a lector at numerous parishes in the Dallas Diocese. Paul loved the history of trains and was a strong supporter of high speed rail as well as DART. His favorite team was the Texas Rangers. He loved his employment at the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.
Paul Edward Matelis ’65
Paul Edward Matelis of Coral Gables, Fla. passed away Sept. 16, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife Joan. He is survived by his brothers, Val (Nora) of Coral Gables, and Joseph (Bernie) of Maryland; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.
John Baptist DiFrancesco Jr. ’66
John DiFrancesco went to be with the Lord July 28, 2017. A member of the first graduating class of nursing school at El Centro College, he later received his bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration from the University of Texas at Dallas. He worked in nursing home administration for more than 40 years. John served as a U.S. Navy hospital corpsman with the 3rd Marine Division during the Vietnam War and during his four years of service, he was deployed all over Southeast Asia. John loved the ranch life, raised registered Brahman and Longhorns, and owned DiFrancesco Cattle Company. John was a loving father and grandfather. John is survived by his daughter, Tara DiFrancesco Day (Brandon); son, John Baptist DiFrancesco III; grandchildren, Jake Lee Day, Wade Scott Day, John Baptist DiFrancesco IV and Paisley Sue DiFrancesco.
Wilson (Bill) Ramsey Jr. ’67
Bill Ramsey passed away with loved ones by his side due to complication from a rare genetic disorder and respiratory failure on Oct. 17, 2017. He attended Jesuit College Preparatory School and enjoyed cheering on the Blue and Gold. After graduation he joined his father in the family business repairing hydraulic equipment. He encountered many physical difficulties and had an amazing sense of humor even through the toughest times. All who knew him came to love his attitude towards adversity. A highlight of his week was volunteering at the Perot Museum welcoming people of all ages. He embodied the Jesuit motto Man for Others with his helpfulness. He is survived by his only son Dub Kenneth Ramsey (Katie Ellen); two grandchildren Devin Austin (11), and Cole Ethan (7); and ex-wife, Sharon Kathleen Olson.
Brian Paul O’Shea ’68
Brian O’Shea was discovered dead, at age 66, of natural causes in his Fort Worth home on June 15, 2017. He had spent over forty years in construction management, serving for the past seven years as senior construction engineer at Lockheed-Martin Aeronautics. The seventh of seven sons, with no sisters, he is survived by his daughter, Brandi; wife, June Lawrence O’Shea; and brothers, Daniel P. O’Shea III ’57, Michael J. O’Shea ’60, Timothy T. O’Shea, M.D. ’62 and Kevin D. O’Shea, M.D. ’67.
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Lawrence Jay Piering ’72
Larry Piering died Nov. 23, 2017 surrounded by family. The last days of his life were spent doing the things he most enjoyed with his wife, Kim and his son, Jay. Larry’s parents, Gil and Edna, provided him with a Catholic education; he was a proud graduate of Jesuit Dallas and graduated from UTA and UTD. Larry overlooked the Yankee pedigree and public-school background of Kim and married her in 1977. Their son, Jay, completed Larry’s life and followed as a legacy graduate of Jesuit in 2008. Larry bravely fought and conquered cancer, and courageously endured the aftermath of treatment. He was unfailingly optimistic. His kindness, humor, and wit will stay with us all. He leaves a large, loving, and extended family, and will be welcomed by many loved ones that preceded him in death.
Sanford R. Hughes ’78
Sanford Hughes went to be with our Lord on Oct. 9, 2017. Always a smile on his face and a kind word on his lips, he weathered sciatic pain every hour of everyday for most of his adult life. After graduating from Jesuit College Preparatory, Sanford earned an art degree from North Texas State University. A gifted artist, San’s drawings and sculpture were born of tremendous skill and his wonderful sense of humor. Sanford studied abroad in his beloved Italy, skydived while in college, and was an avid sports fan with the greatest knowledge of baseball. He was also a gifted photographer, who had an eye for pictures that would take one’s breath away. Sanford is survived by his parents, his three brothers, and numerous uncles, nephews, and sisters-in-law.
Mark Francis Butzberger ’79
Mark Butzberger completed his race on Nov. 14, 2017. The youngest of five, Mark grew up loving life and people. He never met a stranger - just someone he hadn’t seen before. Even when challenged, he had that twinkle in his eye and a joke to tell. Three years ago, he moved from Little Rock to Austin, where he had extended family and spent memorable years attending the University of Texas. In Austin, he enjoyed colleagues and customers at Henna ChevroletIsuzu, proudly represented the Austin Chamber of Commerce, made more friends and promoted in any way he could his niece - singer Gina Chavez. He spent more time with his Texas family and found love with Deanna Garza. Life was good. It appears that heart issues took him in his sleep and left us wanting more.
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David R. Ault ’80
David Ault passed away peacefully at home in Southlake, Texas on Aug. 1, 2017. David moved to Dallas in 1970 and attended Christ The King Catholic School, Jesuit College Preparatory School, and graduated from UT Austin with a Bachelor of Arts degree and was a member of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity. David’s professional career included media sales for Katz Media and ABC Television winning many awards throughout his career. He never met a stranger, he was loved by all. David was an avid golfer and when he wasn’t on the golf course he was in the kitchen or on the grill creating amazing meals for family and friends or the many competitions and cookoffs he entered. David was also responsible for creating the Brookview Hilton Volleyball Invitational that helped fund Multiple Sclerosis charities.
Kyle Michael Dillin ’82
Kyle Dillin, of Plano, Texas, passed away on Dec. 10, 2017. Kyle was born in Dallas to Jo Ann and Keith Miles Dillin. Kyle was a 1982 graduate of Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas and attended the University of Texas at Arlington. Kyle made his career in IT, most recently at The University of Texas at Dallas. Kyle was an avid motorcyclist and he also enjoyed fishing and shooting ranges. Kyle is survived by his son, James Keith Dillin; siblings, Kathleen Dillin Stephens and Kevin Miles Dillin; and his beloved dog, Wrigley.
Jeremy Edward Fulbright ’95
Jeremy Fulbright, of Richardson, Texas, passed away on Aug. 16, 2017 at the young age of 40 years. Born to Patricia and Edward Fulbright in Dallas, Texas, Jeremy was the first son, first grandson, number one in birth order, and number one in the hearts of his family. Jeremy loved his brothers, Zach and Jake, with whom he worked hard and played harder. When sister Jenny arrived, a softer side emerged, and Jeremy became the ultimate protector of his siblings. Jeremy joined his father, grandfather, and later his two brothers, at Concho Construction Company. It was on a jobsite, where Jeremy spotted a puppy, Ricky, who became his new best friend and never left his side. Jeremy was the ultimate son, brother, uncle, and friend. He had the biggest smile and an even bigger heart and his entrance into Heaven happened way too soon.
Peter Lee McNulty ’99
Peter Lee McNulty of Dallas passed away June 14, 2017. He was preceded in death by his mother, Linda Beth McNulty; and brother, David Michael McNulty. He is survived by his father, Gordon McNulty (Betty); brothers, Matthew McNulty, Jonathan McNulty, Jake McNulty, and Josh McNulty; sisters-in-law, Amy McNulty, Molly McNulty, and Stacie McNulty; nieces, Bella McNulty, Gabi McNulty, Willy McNulty, and Franky McNulty. “Except in love, no man has known the fullness of his reaches.” – Peter
Christopher Gerald Land ’02
Chris Land was born to Kathy and Jerry Land. He was a great student and always took his studies very seriously. He excelled through school and graduated Jesuit College Preparatory School with honors. He went on to study at UT at Arlington. Chris loved his family with all his heart and he was the light of many people’s lives. If Chris was in a room, there was never a dull moment. He never met a stranger, and everyone loved him. He was the best brother, son, uncle and friend. Although he will be greatly missed by those fortunate enough to know him, he was greeted in heaven by his mom who passed earlier this year and we know they were happy to see one another.
Conner Edward Maxwell Sims ’19
Conner Sims passed away Oct. 1, 2017. His gift of compassion and ability to invoke happiness in others defined his life as a man for others. His infectious personality, radiant smile, and gift of friendship is a loss to the community, but most of all to those who knew Conner as a friend, teammate, grandson, nephew, cousin, brother and son. Conner’s beautiful smile and bright eyes lit up the room and created a community of brothers (and sisters) amongst his peers. Conner was an avid fan of Jesuit Lacrosse and was always admired for his team spirit. Off the field, Conner’s unbridled grit and determination in the classroom were unmatched; no one worked harder, and in the halls of life, no one had more fun. Conner is survived by his parents, Maxine Kijek Sims and Craig Sims; sister, Emily; grandmother Maxi Kijek (deceased 12/2/2017); and grandparents Jan and Michael Sims. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Leo D. Kijek.
PATRICK TRIPP ’87 Patrick Tripp, M.D. is currently serving as associate professor of clinical radiation oncology at University of Pennsylvania’s prestigious Perelman School of Medicine, and recently received a huge honor by being published in the Winter 2018 issue of The American Scholar. Tripp, who graduated from the Jesuit Dallas Class of 1987, has been published in the American Journal of Medicine, and has presented to American Association for Cancer Research, American Association of Physicists in Medicine, and American Society for Therapeutic Radiation Oncology as part of a distinguished career in medicine. The American Scholar is the quarterly literary magazine of the Phi Beta Kappa Society, which is widely considered as the nation’s most prestigious honor society. Tripp’s inclusion, an essay entitled, “We’ll Do Everything We Can,” suggests that sometimes, to save a patient, doctors must move beyond textbooks and embrace the ineffable.
Continued from page 56 Tanner Coffin ’12 graduated from Hardin-Simmons University in May 2017 with a Master of Education in sports management and kinesiology. Nic Bellegarde ’12 graduated from the University of Arkansas with a BA in psychology. Afterward he backpacked and volunteered throughout Central and South America. Now living in Dallas, he counsels kids and adults with mental illness. Nick Alexander ’13 graduated from TCU in May 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He enlisted in the United States Army after
graduation and is currently stationed at Fort Benning, Georgia. After basic training he will begin Airborne School at Ft. Benning.
(L-R) Reggie Stephens ’05 and Todd Wallace ’88, inductees from the Jesuit Dallas Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2017, participate in the coin toss at the Homecoming football game.
John-Paul Bach ’13 graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science and Arts degree in biology with highest honors and a certificate in business foundations. He will be attending medical school at McGovern Medical School (formerly UT Houston Medical School) starting July 31. “I am excited for my journey, and I am even more blessed with the path Jesuit helped pave for me. I look to receive an MD and specialize in orthopedic surgery.”
The annual SIPtember Brew Review filled the Terry Center, as alumni, current and past parents, and friends of Jesuit gathered for an evening of craft beer tasting and fellowship.
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Several hundred graduates from Jesuit Dallas and Ursuline Academy gathered at British Beverage Company (BBC) on Dec. 21 for Cocktails at Christmas, one of the annual highlights on the young alumni event calendar.
John-Michael Rogers ’13 graduated from Spring Hill College and was elected by his class to deliver the commencement speech. He now works at Spring Hill College in the admissions office and will be recruiting students from Jesuit and other Dallas area schools in the months to come.
Cameron Kerl ’13 graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with highest honors and is now a first-year medical student at McGovern Medical School located within the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
studying in Madrid for his second semester. He is a member of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity. Sean Torpey ’16 is attending Texas Tech University.
Cesar Lopez ’14 participated in a study abroad program to Japan during the summer of 2017. Jeremy Lane ’16 is a sophomore at St. Louis University and will be
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New alums from the Class of 2017 returned to campus in the fall for the annual yearbook party.
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Looking out from the chapel, the senior courtyard was near the front of the School when Jesuit Dallas moved to its new campus in 1963.