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Eighty-three student leaders from Jesuit Dallas began an educational service and justice initiative last spring in conjunction with the Texas Jewish Arts Association to raise awareness for tolerance and understanding through a design competition dubbed, The Sukkah Project: Dwell in Design. The culmination of the project occurred in the fall of 2018 at the Sukkah Festival, where Jesuit was honored by Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings with the Mayor’s Choice Award. A Sukkah is a temporary structure constructed for annual use during the week-long Jewish festival of Sukkot, which highlights the importance of a safe refuge against the elements, and reminds us of those in our cities who are homeless or under-housed, dislocated and estranged, and their need to establish homes of their own. Jesuit students joined hands with 32 artists experiencing homelessness from the Stewpot and Incarnation House, students from the Mayor’s Rising Star Council, UTA Architectural College, and community leaders to make the project a reality. Jesuit’s entry in the competition, Walking Together, was inspired by the notion of “walk in my shoes,” with the goal of encouraging guests to work in their communities to help those who lack shelter. The project remained on display at The Museum of Biblical Art through the fall.
All Sukkah photos courtesy of Michelle Anderson
TODAY (USPS #15660) issue #018 Winter 2019 is published quarterly by Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas. 12345 Inwood Road, Dallas TX. 75244-8094. Mail at Periodical Postage Prices at Dallas, TX 75260. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to “TODAY” at Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas, Advancement Office, 12345 Inwood Road, Dallas, TX 75244-8094.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE 5
Around Campus
18 Homecoming Weekend
6
Jesuit Profiles
21 Distinguished Alumnus
9
Campus Buzz
22 Charlie’s Angels
11 Course Spotlight
24 Foundation
12 Jesuit Dallas in Mexico
27 New Cafeteria Opens
14 MAGIS Golf Classic
31 Class Notes
16 A Trip to Skid Row
49 In Memoriam
Credits: A special thank you to Jowdy Photography for its on-going support of the Jesuit Dallas community. To see and download photos from our events throughout the past year, visit www.jowdy.com/jesuitdallas
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 William L. Antes II Vice President of Advancement Executive Director of the Jesuit Foundation
SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2018-19 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.; James A. Soich ’04; Michael F. Terry; Kathy Williams
JESUIT FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2018-19 Chairman: Douglas J. Lattner ’69
Trustees: William L. Antes II; Edwin S. Bell, Jr.; Timothy L. Dove ’75; Michael A. Earsing; Janiece Evans-Page; 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 J. Stephens; Stephen G. Suellentrop General Counsel: David M. Rosenberg
ADVANCEMENT STAFF
Joelle Abi-Habib Gift Officer Jan Deck Events Coordinator James Kramer Director of Communications Rosann Mack Assistant Director of Communications Sean McMullen ’96 Director of Alumni Relations Griffin Miller ’13 Digital Media Specialist Bryan Montgomery Sports Information Director Maureen Nawalaniec Director of Gift Planning and Endowment Accounting Stephanie Nelson Administrative Assistant to Vice President Candice Price Graphic Designer Tucker Redding, S.J. Videographer John Sabine Principal Gifts Officer Pat Sayers Celebration Auction and MAGIS Golf Classic Coordinator Shelly Schutze Advancement Services Coordinator Trent Stephens Gift Officer
The Hansen Senior Courtyard is a haven for the School’s upperclassmen, and the one space on campus reserved exclusively for the senior class.
The point of reference we use to interpret what we see plays an important role in how we interact with our world. I have to admit that I am one of those people who loves to watch the weather. I enjoy hearing about fronts, anticipating how low in latitude the polar vortices will dip, etc. Anything about the weather fascinates my brain. As I look at the recent pictures of Chicago and the North East I remember how cold a February can be and that a snow day in Buffalo is very different from a snow day in Dallas. I know that every time there is a hint of snow here our guys hope for a snow day, and it makes me smile to think of that difference. Our snow typically melts within a day or so, as the sun comes out strong and bright after a storm. And generally the temperatures rapidly recover and we all go about our usual outdoor activities. Not so in the frozen north where the ground melts into a dirty/sooty looking mass of ice, snow and mud, and stays intermittently present well into April. I appreciate our Dallas weather. Despite the occasional snow-ice event, spring begins right after the New Year. And with spring, comes a resurgence in the activity level in the senior courtyard. Seeing that enjoyment, that brotherhood, is very special to me. I know that for many of them this is a last chance to really be a boy. Sure, they will have opportunities to get together with Jesuit friends throughout their lives, and college life will certainly offer them many opportunities for recreation. But, we know that life does change after high school. Considering how special and short this time is for our seniors helps me to appreciate the period before graduation even more. I highly recommend anyone visiting campus who is the least bit gloomy to get a glimpse of the true joy expressed in the myriad of games invented in the senior courtyard on a seemingly daily basis. I believe that the experience of this joy is one of the many blessings we receive from a generous and loving God. May the season of new beginnings bring to you and your family an abundance of love and happiness. Blessings,
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Michael A. Earsing
Around Campus... It’s a Record! Keeping tuition below, and in many cases, far below our academic peers without sacrificing the student experience has long been a hallmark of Jesuit Dallas. The cost of a high-quality education is significant, but so is the remarkable dedication of our current parents, who partner with us every year in the Challenge Drive. Chaired by alumnus Stuart Schutze ’89 (R), this year’s Drive surpassed its goal by totaling a record $1,423,660. Funds from the Challenge Drive directly support Jesuit’s annual operations, which includes the School’s vibrant academic, extracurricular, and community service programs. All four classes achieved over 95% participation and raised over $340,000 each. The Class of 2019 took top honors by raising $368,984 in gifts and pledges, while the Class of 2022 set the standard with 97.96% participation. Thank you for supporting our boys so generously and the tremendous difference you make in the lives of our students!
Exhibitions Keep Museum’s Impressive Collection in the Spotlight The Jesuit Dallas Museum, which operates as one of the few art museums in the country housed in a school, continued its well-publicized community outreach with a pair of public exhibitions from notable figures in the art community. This past fall, award-winning portrait photographer Gail Nogle shared her experiences from traveling the world photographing people and their diverse cultures. Her exhibition, Painting with a Camera, was on display through December, and several of her works are part of the JDM’s permanent collection. Nogle achieved critical acclaim in 2018 after a picture she took of men praying during the Kumbh Mela, the largest religious gathering in the world in India, won a Gold medal in the photojournalism category at the World Photographic Cup. Alumnus Bob Stuth-Wade ’71, who is widely known for his still life and landscape oil paintings that adorn the walls of numerous Texas museums, and countless corporate and private collections, kicked off a three-month exhibition in January titled, “Whatever you do, that which makes you feel most alive, that is where God is.” Stuth-Wade’s exhibition includes landscape paintings, watercolors, and drawings of areas ranging from Sulphur Springs Camp on the Colorado River to Canyon de Chelly in Arizona. Those interested in touring the exhibition or the Jesuit Dallas Museum should contact Director Elizabeth Hunt-Blanc.
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TJ Howard ’08
Science Teacher, JV Basketball Coach
HOBBIES running
Woodworking, cooking,
BEST THING ABOUT JESUIT The people I work with
Michele Elchlepp Theology Co-Chair and Teacher
NICKNAME Scully HOBBIES Writing, reading, hiking FAVORITE JESUIT TRADITION, WHY
improvement projects or just spending time with my family
Jesuit Cross Mass: The Cross Mass initiates the juniors while preparing them for the purpose of upcoming leadership in the Jesuit community. It is beautiful and welcoming
FAVORITE MOVIE The Sandlot FAVORITE BOOK The Martian by Andy
WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU ARE NOT WORKING? Spend time with
BOOK I AM CURRENTLY READING
FAVORITE MOVIE Alien BEST BOOK I EVER READ?
WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU ARE NOT WORKING? Home
Weir
Have a Little Faith by Mitch Albom
FAVORITE SUBJECT IN SCHOOL
family and friends; read
Frank Herbert
Lisa Druebert
Latin Teacher, Italy Exchange Coordinator, and JCL Co-Sponsor
HOMETOWN Dallas HOBBIES Reading, traveling, shopping BEST THING ABOUT JESUIT The people I work with and the students I get to teach
FAVORITE JESUIT TRADITION I love the Jesuit yell. Even when I have traveled with students they will do it—it’s a tradition that can happen anywhere—and does WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU ARE NOT WORKING? Spend time with
Dune by
friends and family; travel; read
FAVORITE MOVIE
I could watch Spirited Away and The Blind Side over and over
Theology with Fr. Fitzgerald, S.J.; His enthusiasm and passion every day made me want to become a teacher
BOOK I AM CURRENTLY READING
THREE WORDS PEOPLE USE TO DESCRIBE ME “The other Howard” PERSON I’D MOST LIKE TO MEET
FAVORITE SUBJECT IN SCHOOL
Robert Caro’s Passage of Power
THREE WORDS PEOPLE USE TO DESCRIBE ME Open, cheerful, strong PERSON I’D MOST LIKE TO MEET
Queen of Scots, the True Life of Mary Stuart by John Guy
Jesus Christ
FAVORITE MUSICAL ARTIST Justin Timberlake
History
The Tenth Doctor (Doctor Who)
FAVORITE FOOD
All of the breakfast foods
BEST ADVICE I EVER RECEIVED Pray about it
MY MOTTO IS Kindness is contagious MY FAVORITE POSSESSION IS My dog, Lola
FAVORITE MUSICAL ARTIST Antigone Rising
HISTORICAL FIGURE YOU IDENTIFY WITH Boudica FAVORITE FOOD Chocolate BEST ADVICE I EVER RECEIVED Raise your child to be independent
WILDEST DREAM
To travel the world, but also to be fluent in the languages of all the places I go
PROUDEST MOMENT in the Jesuit Today
The End of the Affair by Graham Greene
Being featured
NOBODY KNOWS I rode a bicycle
across the country one summer when I was in college
MY PERFECT DAY IS Christmas I WISH I KNEW HOW TO Do welding and metalwork
MY MOTTO IS Into the void MY FAVORITE POSSESSION IS
My grandmother’s porcelain doll from Russia
WILDEST DREAM Moving to Iceland NOBODY KNOWS I’m into archery MY PERFECT DAY IS Sleeping in,
reading, and having dinner with friends
I WISH I KNEW HOW TO helicopter
Fly a
BEST BOOK I EVER READ
BOOK I AM CURRENTLY READING FAVORITE SUBJECT IN SCHOOL Latin, of course
THREE WORDS PEOPLE USE TO DESCRIBE ME Funny, sassy, smart PERSON I’D MOST LIKE TO MEET Winston Churchill
FAVORITE MUSICAL ARTIST I could listen to Miles Davis continually FAVORITE FOOD Chocolate MY FAVORITE POSSESSION IS
My grandmother’s charm bracelet
WILDEST DREAM
Become fluent in Italian and move to an Italian villa
PROUDEST MOMENT son, Christian
The birth of my
MY PERFECT DAY IS
Any day I don’t have to wake up to an alarm
I WISH I KNEW HOW TO piano or paint
Play the
IF I WON THE LOTTERY, I WOULD
IF I WON THE LOTTERY, I WOULD
IF I WON THE LOTTERY, I WOULD Move to Iceland (for the summer)
Buy an apartment in Rome and study art history
WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO LIVE?
WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO LIVE?
FONDEST MEMORY
FONDEST MEMORY
FONDEST MEMORY
Try to learn what investing is Here is fine son
The birth of my
WHAT’S YOUR SUPERPOWER? Dancing at wedding receptions
Colorado
when my son was 8
Vacation in Italy
Touching my son’s hand on the day he was born
CHILDHOOD AMBITION
CHILDHOOD AMBITION
WHAT’S YOUR SUPERPOWER?
animal sanctuary
To own an
an artist
To be
Remembering people’s names
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Ash Wednesday Spring Break Celebration Auction Jesuit-Sheaner Relays Spring Theater Production
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A Time Out for Jesuit Fathers and Sons For the second consecutive year, Jesuit fathers and their student sons participated in a retreat at Montserrat where they engaged in spiritual conversation. Continuing to grow in popularity, the latest retreat was attended by over 60 fathers and sons, and feedback has signaled even greater interest moving forward. “Over the years, there has been a desire in the hearts of many to provide an opportunity for fathers and sons to come together for prayer and conversation,” shared Director of Campus Ministry, Gretchen Crowder. “The energy and excitement around these retreat experiences has been tremendous, and it’s clear that there is a desire for fathers and sons to spend meaningful time together in prayer and conversation. We hope to continue to provide opportunities for fathers and sons to see Christ in one another during these very special times in our liturgical year.”
Matthew Johnson Elected DA Youth Council President Current Jesuit Dallas senior Matthew Johnson is spending the 2018-19 academic year serving as president of the Dallas County District Attorney Youth Council, a post to which he was elected in late November. In his role as president, Johnson leads a team of student
5-6 Spring Theater Production 9 Parent/Teacher Conferences 13 Junior/Senior Prom 17 Junior Cross Mass 18 Holy Thursday 19 Good Friday 21 Easter 27 Alumni Brew Review 30 Spring Band Concert
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2 ArtQuest 4 Sports Hall of Fame 10 Senior Convocation Special Games 19 Senior Mass and Brunch 21 Junior Convocation 23 Underclassman Convocation 25 Commencement
J UNE
10-28 Summer Semester All dates subject to change. Check www.jesuitdallas.org for up-to-date information.
leaders from across the County to advise the staff of the District Attorney on issues affecting the youth population in the area. The collaboration is intended to help educate law enforcement while implementing programs that improve the safety and quality of life of youth within Dallas County. “Adults often don’t see what we see,” reflected Johnson. “Whether it’s gang-related violence, mental health issues, or drug and alcohol abuse, as students we’re much closer to those realities. Serving on the Youth Council is an incredible opportunity, and gives us a platform to provide feedback on how we can improve
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.
youth life in the Dallas community.”
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Physics teacher Jessica Watts lived out an experience few humans will ever know, as she boarded the Argentine research vessel “El Espiritu Del Mar” for the 600-mile journey across the Drake Passage to Antarctica, known by visitors as “The Ice.” Battling 38-foot waves, 90-mph winds, and dramatic changes in temperature, Watts was told that the two-day passage to the outer edge of the South Shetland Islands this time was easy. Once there, it was hard to not be in awe of the vastness, the bitter cold, and the density of the cloud cover that allowed for little light even if it never got dark at night. She was able to cruise through the sea ice in a kayak and spend time at a research station, while bringing back science lessons for the classroom and life lessons for her students. “I learned first-hand about research that is being done in Antarctica, specifically neutrino physics and climate science, and established connections that will allow for involvement with data analysis in the future. One of my goals as an educator is to create critical thinkers who fundamentally understand the science they encounter in daily life, and that prepares them to be informed, contributing citizens of a global community. Right now Antarctica is a place of ‘new science’ but as the climate is warming and it becomes increasingly accessible—its future is in question. “I also want to model for my students qualities that don’t necessarily have anything to do with science. I want to model the value (and fun) of lifelong learning about the world and pushing one’s boundaries. I want to model being a female who seeks out opportunities in a male-dominated field. I want to model the interconnectedness of our global society and the value of various international perspectives.”
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Bought my godson a @jesuitdallas beanie. Subtle hints ... subtle hints. @RJDonachie3
Take me out to the ball game. #dachshundsofinstagram #dogsofinstagram @thedallasdoxie
My last Watch Commander Lt. Kevin Campbell dropping off my official DPD Retirement badge! Thanks for stopping by my new workplace! @Brian Feinstein
Enjoyed speaking with the student journalists from @jesuitdallas yesterday. They asked some difficult questions but I was glad to answer them. I hope they continue to pursue journalism and understand how vital a free press is to our democracy. @RepEBJ @jesuitdallas seniors preparing to depart for their first day of service. Go set the world on fire. @TGatJCP
Its’ never too early to help others and make a difference! Thank you to Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas students for working so hard in Got my first coaching win tonight thanks to these boys. They some dogs they ain’t no puppies! Good luck this year fellas!
our food pantry and hot meals program! We appreciate everything you do! @Resource Center
#speedkills
@kylemuller10 It was great seeing Father Postell on the sidelines last Thursday at the @JesuitDallasFB @jesuitdallas JV football game vs Plano West.Too bad bad weather got in the way of the game. @moviemakermaven
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JESUIT CELEBRATES NATIONAL MERIT/AP SCHOLARS Over 20 percent of the Jesuit Dallas Class of 2019 has been honored by either the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) or the College Board AP Scholar Program for demonstrating exceptional academic ability and the potential for rigorous college studies. The students were formally recognized during an on-campus ceremony in Hughes Hall that was streamed live to the public. “The excitement that I have in recognizing these guys is beyond words,” beamed Principal Tom Garrison ’92. “While these awards were determined by one test, the potential to do well and excel academically is a process that requires much more than what a scantron can measure on a given day. It takes a parent being present to challenge a child on a first step or homework assignment. It takes a teacher stretching their comfort zones. It is friends who understand the phrase Men for Others and are always there to support one another. It is a process that involves many people and many experiences...to appreciate the process of which you have all been a part.”
NATIONAL MERIT SEMIFINALISTS
William Courtney, Riler Holcombe, John Madden, Kota Ueshima
NATIONAL MERIT HISPANIC SCHOLARS
Alex Cano, Eduardo De Leon, Giovannie Ferrer-Falto, Nicholas Hernandez, Hector Juarez, Jorge Lopez, John Madden, Matthew Mancillas, Noah Santoni, Ian SymSmith, Mason Ward
NATIONAL MERIT COMMENDATION
Ashik Amar, Cameron Baxley, Marco Campioli, Bennett Carley, Cameron Crowley, Max Ford, Jack Griffiths, Emmet Halm, Nicholas Hernandez, Ethan Jackson, Ryan Knox, Carl Quist, Ian SymSmith, Reed Zimmermann
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Jesuit’s AP Scholars were celebrated for demonstrating outstanding college-level achievement through their performance on AP Exams, while those recognized through the National Merit Scholarship Program were ranked among the nation’s top performers on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). The 14 students from Jesuit who earned Commendation status were among the top 2% of all test takers in the country, while the four seniors earning Semifinalist honors mark the highest-scoring entrants in each state and represent less than 1% of high school seniors across the United States. Additionally, the College Board’s National Hispanic Recognition Program honored 11 Jesuit Dallas students as National Merit Hispanic Scholars, for scoring among the top 2% of all Hispanic/Latino students nationwide on the PSAT.
AP SCHOLARS WITH DISTINCTION
Emmet Halm, Riler Holcombe, Ethan Jackson, Ryan Knox, Kota Ueshima, Reed Zimmermann
SCHOLARS WITH HONOR
Rutherford Allison, Ashik Amar, Joseph Buskmiller, Marco Campioli, William Courtney, Nicholas Farrell, Giovannie Ferrer-Falto, Jack Griffiths, Matthew Herrin, Hector Juarez, Patrick Keyes, Logan Kim, Brennan Louviere, Jaibin Mathew, Noah Santoni, Maxwell Schutze, Ian SymSmith, Christopher Tran
NATIONAL AP SCHOLARS* Michael Bain, Jared Butler, James Cuaderes, Ryan Davis, Sean Tehan, Connor Thomas
AP SCHOLARS
Braden Barale, Andrew Brannon, Alex Cano, Bennett Carley, Witten Chambers, Ryan Chiang, Kevin Currier, Eduardo De Leon, Grant Delanoy, Jack Dexter, Sang Fessenden, Chandler Fong, Max Ford, Robert Freimuth, William Gasper, Matthew Harkness, Christopher Jordan, Collin Kenny, Aidan Koch, Jorge Lopez, Matthew Mancillas, Marco Marrero, Carl Quist, Sebastian Reyes, William Roberts, Jack Strubel, John Weigman *Class of 2018; all other students represent the Class of 2019
PMM-Petroleum, Medical, and Mechanical Engineering Instructor:
Mr. Ramsey Kweik
Credit:
0.5 Science Elective Credit
Course Description:
This is a one semester survey of three engineering disciplines: Petroleum/ Power, Medical and Mechanical. Students design, test, optimize, and market products over the course of the semester. Students will strengthen their understanding of engineering concepts using hands on labs and industry standard software. Central concepts are reinforced through design challenges. The goal of the course is to gain an understanding of how components of our world function and interact as well as the impact of engineering on daily life.
Course Work:
a. Petroleum- A) Estimate oil and gas volumes using structure contour maps. B) Pick the best locations to drill and come up with a drilling schedule to insure well stability. b. Medical- Design and build a prosthetic arm that simulates the range of motion of a human shoulder, arm, and hand. The arm must be constructed as light and as reliable as possible using wood and syringes. c. Mechanical- Mechanize and program the prosthetic arm to pick up an empty can of coke from the table and move it to the person’s mouth. The design challenge essentially mimics the fluid motion of a person drinking.
Beyond the Classroom
The students utilize software such as SolidWorks to design and test their ideas before building their prototype arms. SolidWorks also enables the students to cut parts using a laser cutter or build components using 3D printers.
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ESPIRITU DE COLABORACION
When Bill Muller, S.J., Executive Director of the Jesuit Schools Network, publically recognized Jesuit Dallas at the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice in November for the amazing work our School has done in answering the call of Father General Arturo Sosa, S.J. to solidarity by forming men and women for others on a global scale, it served to reinforce the meaningful difference that our social justice travel initiatives and exchange programs have had within the entire Jesuit community. Jesuit Dallas’ relationship with Instituto de Ciencias high school and the rest of the Mexican Province is unlike any other collaboration, and the results from those efforts are spreading. Rich Perry, director of Jesuit’s community service and social justice program, first traveled to Guadalajara in 2006 with the goal of developing a global education program that was Ignatian in its vision and driven by Jesuit works of social justice. It would have been impossible for him to forecast how the program would grow, and how it would come to serve as the flagship experience for one of the largest high school travel programs in the country. “The Pope has asked us to promote a culture of encounter,” explained Perry. “The answers to complex issues of social justice, issues that significantly impact the marginalized and vulnerable, start with an encounter.” A year after attending a meeting at Mexico’s largest orphanage, La Cuidad Los Ninos, and a chance encounter with the local Jesuit high school, Jesuit Dallas had established its first exchange program. The first program of its kind in the country with both an exchange and intentional service dimension, the experience targets our Ignatian charism. “Since the very beginning, the Guadalajara program has been grounded in the exchange experience as we get to know families; educational, as our students are learning and speaking Spanish; oriented toward justice, as every student on each trip totals over 30 hours of direct service to orphans, elders, and refugees; and cultural, as we build deep relationships and come to appreciate our Mexican neighbors.” Over the last decade, the exchange became so popular, that new programs were established to deepen the relationship. A summer program was started in 2017 where students from Jesuit schools in
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Denver and Portland were invited to join with 20 students from Jesuit Dallas for a three-week service, justice, ministry, home stay, and cultural trip to Mexico. Jesuit Dallas furthered its efforts by bringing its Mexican neighbors into the Teach-In, and partnering with the Mexican Jesuit Province at the annual Ignatian conference. After receiving so much positive feedback about the way the students from Texas and Mexico have collaborated, it should have come as little surprise to Perry and the other Jesuit Dallas delegates when Muller asked Jesuit Dallas to continue in its leadership role of building global solidarity in front of thousands. “It has taken a lot of energy, but building relationships with the Jesuit apostolates in Mexico has been so gratifying,” added Perry. “When our kids are talking about the Mexican students, they’re not talking about my Mexican friends, they’re saying my Mexican brothers, my Mexican family. Front line intimacy is what has allowed these relationships to become so formative. The intimacy of walking into the immigration center together and serving people who are sitting on the floor in filth; the intimacy of walking into a room of hungry elderly women and men who have gone without visitors for a full year, and holding their hands, hugging them. “One of our students at a nursing home this past trip said, ‘I don’t know what to do because this lady’s holding my hand and I don’t know what activity she wants to do.’ And I thought, oh that’s great. I know exactly what activity she wants to do: she wants to do hand-holding. I was later told that this particular nursing home resident is 101 years old, has no family, and she was just excited to do be able to hold hands. After about 45 minutes, I revisited the lady and our student; she’s squeezing our boy’s hand so tight, she doesn’t want him to go, and I told the young man, ‘I think I’ll move you to another activity.’ So I slipped his hand out and slipped mine in.” Through the actual exchange (our students travel for 13 days around Thanksgiving break, while students from Mexico join the Jesuit Dallas community for three weeks in the spring), as well as the social justice and cultural immersion activities during other parts of the year that have created lasting goodwill, Jesuit Dallas is hoping to continue serving as a national leader in solidarity with our Mexican brothers and sisters. The challenge will be finding a way to balance the mission and focus, while growing the program so that more students can know this formative experience. “Everything about the Guadalajara program is about a spirit of cooperation. We want to create an understanding across borders and cultures, to come together, to create an ethic of authenticity about what the world can be, separate from politics and the issues that divide us despite of all being God’s children.”
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The unpredictability of the weather has become an eternal truth of the MAGIS Golf Classic, which encountered another first last fall as players raced to stay ahead of a fast-moving and powerful storm. The other hard truth of the MAGIS is that it’s one of the most fun experiences you’ll ever have playing golf, and the willingness of all those involved to roll with Mother Nature’s punches made this year’s MAGIS arguably our most fun and memorable tournament to date. For the ninth straight year, we enjoyed a full field of 60 teams covering two courses while raising $479,661 in support of Jesuit programs and the endowment. Thanks to all of our sponsors, players, and volunteers for making the MAGIS Golf Classic one of the most well-known and well-loved charity tournaments in Texas. We look forward to more surprises and fun in celebration of our 10th anniversary in 2019!
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Athletic Performance Partners with NBA and TCU
“As soon as I
The Jesuit Dallas basketball program is playing a major role in a research initiative that will measure, predict, and ultimately maximize individual sports performance. Partnering with the NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder and The Sport Science Center at Texas Christian University, the project is being directed by Jesuit Dallas Athletic Performance staff as part of a thesis study with assistance from Jesuit Dallas senior Remi Beaudoin.
entered Jesuit Dallas as a freshman, I noticed something unique about the environment. Sure,
“The opportunity to have access to state-of-the-art technology, while working with high-achieving high school athletes is one-of-a-kind,” said TCU graduate student Will Jennings. “The data collected will not only help keep Jesuit athletes injury free while performing at their optimal level, but it will also provide information to better understand adolescent sports.”
the classes were tough, and I was challenged by my teachers, but there was an emphasis on relationships that I hadn’t anticipated. Teachers were not there only to teach, but to help my classmates and I grow. Coaches were there not only to coach, but to help my teammates and I mature. I quickly realized that it wasn’t just a school to prepare me for college, but rather to prepare me for life.” Bernie Gonzalez ’19
As the NBA moves toward eliminating the “one-and-done” rule that currently prevents players from entering the NBA directly out of high school, teams like the Oklahoma City Thunder are keenly interested in studying the overall physical demands of high school basketball players versus NBA conditioned athletes. Wearable technology designed to measure player load has been strapped to the players for all basketball activities during the 2018-19 season, and the data collection will inform coaches and team staff of acute and chronic physical demands. “It’s pretty neat for our program to be on the cutting edge for such a significant study,” offered Jesuit’s Director of Athletic Performance, Jeremy Weeks. “The results will create norms for each individual and will guide decision making related to performance and recovery.”
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the love of christ in service: A TR IP TO SKID ROW “We tend to romanticize our work with the poor,” suggested Michael Riemer ’96, Coordinator for Social Justice Education and Service Programs at Jesuit Dallas. “We take a group of students to a small village in rural Peru; it’s poor, yet simple and weirdly idyllic. The boys walk away understanding that they have so little, but yet often the people they encounter seem so content. There is truth when Christ says blessed are the poor for they do have much to teach us, but where do we draw our energy and motivation when there’s not a sense of gratitude when we give something to someone that we perceive that they need; where those expected feelings of gratitude are replaced by a desperation and an anger.” Ten seniors and four adults attempted to explore this spiritually challenging position by completing a week-long immersion living on Skid Row, an area of Downtown Los Angeles known for the largest stable population of homeless people in the United States and as one of the most economicallyimpoverished neighborhoods in the country. The group stayed at the Cardinal Manning Center, a transitional homeless shelter operated by St. Vincent de Paul of Los Angeles, while the days were spent serving alongside and living in community with the poor and homeless of Skid Row. “There was a lot to unpack emotionally for the students from everything they experienced,” said faculty member and trip coordinator Gina Progar. “The guys were challenged by their encounters, and in some cases, inspired. It was important to have an experience where we weren’t just serving clients. It needed to be relationship-based.” Spending seven days living with the homeless gave students the opportunity to create meaningful dialogues with residents and community members. And as clients would return to the shelter after a day at work or on the streets, conversations would pick up where they were left the night before. But as several students lamented throughout the week, “this is really hard,” an acknowledgement that the problems are often so deep, and the circumstances so complicated, you feel helpless. Most people on the street in the Skid Row area are dealing with some level of drug addiction or psychological disorder. Tent cities containing thousands of people living in squalor have been there for years. The visuals were often disturbing, creating a somberness among our students. “Typically we want our service to be focused locally, and while we have an issue with homelessness and poverty in our own city and opportunities to provide support, the level and scale on Skid Row is so extreme,” continued Riemer. “It was important for our students, who desperately seek to make a positive change in the world, to be exposed to this type of experience. It is easy to serve the poor when there’s a smile on the other end of that relationship and equally easy to slip into this mindset of being some type of savior, but service is much more difficult when your efforts are greeted with anger, frustration, and bitterness.” The organizations that our students and faculty worked alongside provided a lot of great supervision, so there was little concern for everyone’s physical safety, although it was apparent that at least for some, the emotional toll was heavy. Very clearly there under the auspice of trying to learn and help, there’s an understandable resentment from many of the residents. “Touring the streets, we’re basically in people’s living rooms,” observed Progar. “And it wasn’t uncommon to hear things like ‘this meal you serve doesn’t mean anything,’ and they’re right. It doesn’t change their situation. But it was important to commit to this next level of service; service that’s necessary even when it’s not wanted; where Christ calls us to most and where humanity appears to be at its worst.”
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GRANDPARENT’S DAY
WHY IS GRANDPARENT’S DAY ONE OF OUR MOST CHERISHED EVENTS?
Because it’s amazing to have the opportunity to celebrate the connections between the generations, as our boys proudly show off their school. Over 500 members of our community shared in the Ignatian experience one Sunday morning in late November. Following Mass in the Terry Center, student-led tours covered the campus grounds.
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HOMECOMING WEEKEND ALUMNI
& FAMILY DAY
OVER
350
FRIENDS AND
ALUMNI FLAG FOOTBALL
RUGBY AND BOCCE BALL
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400 lbs
OF BRISKET
AND TONS
OF RIBS
AND SIDES
17 TEAMS; FACE PAINTING
BALLOON ARTISTS AND
BOUNCE
HOUSES
OUR LARGEST
BBQ COMPETITION
EVER!
CAMPUS
S O M U C H F UN
WE JUST KEEP GROWING!
TOURS
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THE SPAZMATICS
FIRES UP
THE CROWD
HOMECOMING CONCERT
O U R
BIGGEST
PARTY BACK AT GILLEY’S
DALLAS THE ONLY AUTHORIZED
BON JOVI TRIBUTE IN THE WORLD,
SLIPPERY WHEN WET
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A RETRO EXTRAVAGANZA
Jesuit Dallas Announces
TIM DOVE ’75 as Distinguished Alumnus
From distinguished student to distinguished alumnus, Tim Dove availed himself of all that Jesuit Dallas could offer, and buoyed by a tireless ambition to put his high school’s mantra of Men for Others in action, parlayed his Ignatian education into a successful career and a deep philanthropic spirit that has served numerous communities locally and abroad. In recognition of his exceptional achievements in business, his accomplishments as a scholar, and his significant generosity, Dove was named as the recipient of the 2018 Jesuit Dallas Distinguished Alumnus Award. Dove currently serves as president and chief executive officer of Pioneer Natural Resources Company, one of the largest and most efficient shale resource companies in the United States. Lauded by colleagues for his “leadership skills, operational knowledge, keen financial mind, and work ethic,” Dove has steered Pioneer’s management committee and board of directors into an unprecedented period of growth and production. And while his strategic insights have resulted in Pioneer’s emergence as one of the world’s top E&P (exploration and production) players, Dove is most proud of Pioneer’s work-place culture and civic-minded ethos. In 2018, The Dallas Morning News named Pioneer as one of the top five large companies to work for in DFW for the eighth straight year, while Pioneer maintained strong ties with Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity and Special Olympics Texas. As a student-scholar at Jesuit Dallas, Dove was an inventive high achiever. He was active in the student paper, The Roundup; an integral member of Jesuit’s fledgling and award-winning film program; and may have the distinction of being the School’s first official statistician – decades before a sports information director was charged with keeping records for Jesuit’s athletic program. During his senior year, in which he served as class president, Dove co-produced a film that won a special award from KERA-TV’s Young Filmmaker Festival. The award resulted in the movie being broadcast in primetime throughout the DFW Metroplex. When Dove walked across the stage at commencement in 1975, he did so as Jesuit’s valedictorian.
Dove attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and after graduating with a degree in mechanical engineering, set off for the University of Chicago where he earned his MBA. Friends since high school, Dove and Ursuline graduate, Jenny Vilfordi, married during his time in graduate school. The Dove’s would go on to have four children, with Brendan graduating from the Jesuit Dallas Class of 2001, and daughters Brittany ’03, Lindsay ’05, and Lana ’12, all following in their mother’s footsteps at Ursuline. After stints at Diamond Shamrock Corporation and Maxus Energy Corporation, Dove joined Parker & Parsley as vice president of business development and was promoted to senior vice president where he served until the formation of Pioneer in 1997. Dove currently serves on the Jesuit Dallas Foundation Board of Trustees and the MIT Corporate Development Committee. Past leadership roles include Dream Dallas Advisory Council for Habitat for Humanity, trustee for the KidLinks Foundation, chairman for the Dallas Wildcat Committee, and president of the Dallas Petroleum Club board of directors. In addition to continuing work with United Way of Metropolitan Dallas; Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), a national association supporting abused or neglected children in search of safe and healthy permanent homes; and JDRF, an organization that funds type 1 diabetes research, Dove has remained staunchly supportive of the educational institutions that have provided opportunity for he and his family. In 2007, he initiated the Dove Family Math Science Scholarship Fund at Jesuit. “Jesuit was a great beginning point for me,” said Dove. “I can look back to my formation as a student and see how it keyed much of the success in my life. I have so many tremendous memories from my time there, and there’s no other place with which I’d rather be associated. This honor is wholly unexpected, and one of which I am incredibly humbled and proud.” Dove will be officially presented with the award at the annual President’s Reception in June.
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charlie’s angels
When Charlie Borowczak received his acceptance letter to Jesuit Dallas on March 9, 2018, he nearly overlooked an unexpected surprise embedded in its contents. Lauded for “exceptional leadership and active participation in community service and social justice,” Borowczak was selected to receive the Men for Others Service Scholarship, a prestigious award presented to just one incoming student each year. For Charlie, he was just thrilled to be accepted at the School that won him over on a campus tour the year before. But for Jesuit, the admission of a young man who had already begun to make active service a part of his life came with a feeling of great pride.
others to hire him so that he could raise money for more Angels. Setting his goal at three, seven-year-old Charlie raised $700 and adopted seven underserved children, who otherwise may have awoke on Christmas morning without any gifts. Charlie’s Angels was off and running.
Borowczak is the founder of Charlie’s Angels, a grassroots charity supporting the Salvation Army Angel Tree program. In 2010, at the age of six, Borowczak saved money earned from working odd jobs for family and friends, and used those earnings to adopt two Angels off the tree at North Park Mall. The following winter, he made a compelling post on YouTube, asking for
Raking leaves, cleaning windows, pet sitting; these and other odd jobs helped fund Charlie’s mission. “I felt better knowing that I was working for the money rather than just asking for donations. There was a sense of achievement that encouraged me to keep pushing to make the program grow.”
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“I didn’t understand a whole lot being so young,” explained Borowczak. “At first I thought we were just buying presents for someone, but when my parents explained how some kids are truly less fortunate and often are forced to go without, I became focused on wanting to give families a Christmas as opposed to just buying gifts.”
A broken leg sidelined Borowczak and Charlie’s Angels for nearly two years, but he promised himself he would regain the momentum. This time, he enlisted his cousin, Jack, now a sophomore at ESD, to help take Charlie’s Angels to the next level. And together, they did. They were so successful, not only were they able to adopt 13 Angels, but they were able to surprise each child with either a Nintendo 2DS or an MP3 player. “Jack and I have always been close, but I wanted to help as many kids as possible, and I knew I couldn’t do it by myself. With two people, we could double our money; adopt twice as many Angels. I kept thinking of a young boy or girl not having presents to open on Christmas, and that inspired me to help as best as I could.” Charlie’s Angels took a huge leap forward in 2015. Herself inspired by Charlie’s passion for service, neighbor Dee Dee Anderson matched the boys’ efforts, enabling the program to raise
over $3,000 and adopt 30 Angels. Additionally, Borowczak’s cousins, Joe and Mila Campisi, donated their birthdays to the cause, thus becoming the first ambassadors of Charlie’s Angels. Borowczak was presented with the “Service Above Self” award by the White Rock Rotary Club, and The Steve Harvey Show flew him to Chicago where he appeared on the show and was declared a Harvey’s Hero. “When I received the award from the Rotary Club that was when I realized the impact of what we were trying to do. I never really thought about the scale of Charlie’s Angels and how much it affects people until listening to someone else describe it. After that point, I started thinking a little more intentionally. If everyone in Dallas took a name off the tree, think of the difference we could make. It was a year of big growth in a number of ways.” By 2015 the operation had become so large that Borowczak needed to implement a Shop Squad, a volunteer group mostly comprised of
classmates from Lake Hill Preparatory, to assist with the shopping. A date was planned for a Bag & Tag party where all the presents were brought together, tagged, put into Salvation Army bags, and loaded onto his Dad’s truck to be taken to North Park Mall. Charlie and Jack raised $4,300 and adopted 43 Angels in 2016. Campisi’s Restaurant sponsored the Bag & Tag party, while two large carts were needed to haul all of the gifts. The following year, Charlie’s Angels adopted 67 Angels and raised $6,700. A U-Haul was needed to load all of the gifts. The Salvation Army, who were now well aware of Charlie Borowczak and his amazing work, said to forget North Park and just drive straight to the warehouse! “I remember looking at my Dad’s truck and jokingly saying, I don’t think it’s going to fit. It was pretty cool having to get a U-Haul. I’m not sure I’ve ever been as proud the last night after everything was packed into the truck. It was
quiet, all the adrenaline had worn down from the day, and I sat staring at the U-Haul. It was overwhelming thinking about how far we had come. It was a magical feeling.” This past Christmas, Charlie’s Angels continued its wonderous rise as a vehicle for hope. Eighty-three Angels were adopted after raising a record $8,300. On Dec. 9, the fledgling charity started by a six-year-old and operated by a high school freshman, was featured on WFAA’s Good Morning Texas. In six years of activity, Charlie’s Angels had adopted 245 children, making a special Christmas for so many kids in need. “My parents are instrumental in making Charlie’s Angels successful. They are so involved, there’s no way I could do it without their support. I’m blown away by what we’ve been able to accomplish, but I hope we can continue to see it grow. I don’t have a set goal, but I don’t have a stopping point either. We want to reach as many lives as possible, because Christmas is an important experience every kid should know.”
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REWARDING OUR SCHOLARS Holly and Mike Davis ’83 Provide a Transformational Gift to Jesuit Given the unique benefits of Jesuit’s formational program, why would a National Merit Scholar elect to enroll at another school? How does Jesuit Dallas affirm the prestige important for maintaining its competitive advantage, while the School’s top academic peers are offering academic-based scholarships to incoming freshmen? High-achieving and high-potential students can be attracted away from Jesuit through financial incentives that offset the cost of tuition, but behind the extraordinary vision and commitment of Holly and Mike Davis ’83, the School is now able to provide a formative response to that challenge.
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The Davis’ recently committed $2 million to Jesuit for the establishment of the Michael A. Earsing Presidential Scholarship Fund. One of the largest single gifts in the School’s 77-year history, the Fund is a key strategic initiative that will enable Jesuit Dallas to maintain its position as a preferred destination for aspiring scholars and reward the top end of the academic performers the School admits. “A gift to Jesuit was the best investment my family could make,” explained Mike Davis. “We believe so much in the outcomes and in the School’s mission of developing Men for Others. To be able to give back to a place that has played such a huge part in my life, and with a gift that will keep on giving for years to come, is exciting and very meaningful.” A member of the active Jesuit Dallas Class of 1983 (the class has ranked among the top three classes in terms of total donors in each of the last five years), Davis’ sense of philanthropy was instilled early. “My best friends are the people I met at Jesuit, and my classmates and I have always challenged each other to participate in whatever way we can. You give because you want to set an example of paying it forward for the next generation, and when you can, you give more.” In 2016, the Davis family created the Holly and Mike Davis ’83 Endowment Fund supporting need-based scholarships. The goal then was to make a statement about the importance of access to a Jesuit education. “Some of my closest classmates at Jesuit came from very humble beginnings, and I’ve often thought those with modest means are able to appreciate the impact the most. I know that Jesuit has always prided itself in not letting financial considerations serve as a barrier for admission, and Holly and I
Davis credits a moment in 2004 when Holly signed him up for an overnight weekend men’s retreat through Christ Renews His Parish as a turning point in his life. “Attending that retreat turned out to be a life-changing experience in terms of my perspective on things. I had been poor in Spirit. I went to my first confession since my senior year at Jesuit – 21 years. When I finally opened up my heart to Jesus, he opened up some doors for me. I went into the experience
really wanted to support those endeavors that create opportunity.”
as a chance to have a weekend away from the headaches and stress
For Presidential Scholars, the focus is about giving President
again turned my world upside down.”
Earsing “an extra arrow in his quiver;” an additional tool to help Jesuit compete for academically-gifted students against some of the best private and public high schools not only in DFW, but in the country. Naming the Fund in honor of Earsing, who is in his eighth year as president following 14 years as principal, was also an important consideration. “Mr. Earsing was the assistant principal for student discipline when I attended Jesuit, and I know he cares deeply about the School. I was touched by his response to our
that were weighing on me so heavily, and then God’s grace once
The day Davis returned home from the retreat, he received a job offer. That job opened the door to another opportunity. Using a $10,000 bonus from his first deal to start a pipeline company, Davis started and sold six companies over a 13-year period. As for Jesuit Dallas, they too were beneficiaries of Davis’ financial acuity. “When I met with some of Jesuit’s development officers a few years ago, they were soliciting a capital gift. I said, I’ll tell you what. I can give you a
commitment, and we really did want to make this gift in his honor.”
check today, or you can take that money and invest in me. So what
A friend of Davis’ once told him “it’s not giving unless it hurts,” a
contribution my family is so proud to make today.”
philosophy Mike appreciates, even as he recounts days of significant financial hardship. “I was raised in the oil and gas business, a pipeline guy, and it was really the only skill I had. By 2000, the industry was in poor shape. My family had a negative net worth and I borrowed on the equity of my house to make ends meet. Then in 2001, the company I was with sold all of its assets and I no longer had a job. For three years I was doing part-time work; we had two babies in the house, and I was taking every opportunity to support my family. We felt like we had reached rock bottom. Those were very difficult times for our family.”
was going to be a relatively modest gift turned into the significant
“Giving to Jesuit is one of the most rewarding things that Holly and I have ever done. I feel blessed and grateful for everything, particularly my Jesuit experience. It’s hard to describe, but Jesuit is a family. We may be out of touch for 10 years, but most of us come back at some point, want our kids to go there, and will even move back to Dallas just to have the chance of giving that experience to their sons. It’s the people that make it so special; the people that I’ll always remember most fondly. It gives me immense pride to call Jesuit Dallas my alma mater and to be able to make a gift in support of its future.”
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PL A N TO G I VE BAC K Making a lasting difference...
“There are many great schools out there, but Jesuit Dallas teaches you how to become a man. The focus on service is so impactful, especially as I look back
in hindsight at my education and my life. I’m so proud to tell people I graduated from Jesuit because the School equipped me with the tools and the mindset to always do my best, for myself and for others.”
Since 1972, Earl Reed ’59 has been the proprietor of Reed Paint and Body, a
small, family-owned and operated auto body repair service station in Irving. Reed leads a simple life, and his love of cars led him to taking over the business that was started by his dad and uncle in 1955.
Reed long considered making Jesuit Dallas a beneficiary in his estate plans, so when the time came to review his will, Jesuit was given priority. “I was mixed up as a young man, unsure of anything. Fr. Gaul, S.J., who worked as a student counselor, was instrumental in my development as a student. My
parents sacrificed to send me to Jesuit, and I feel so fortunate that I was able to know that experience.”
Reed was very active in student life and enjoyed his time as a member of the
radio club. After graduating, he stayed away from Jesuit, both the campus and the community, for a number or years but felt that he never had a good reason why.
“Life goes fast, but I’ve always carried Jesuit Dallas in my heart. It’s expensive
to run a great school, but it’s so special to me I wanted to be able to help future generations. I have immense pride being able to call myself an alumnus. Today,
with so much hardship and disparity in society, we need Jesuit educated people making a difference in the world.”
So many young men have been positively impacted by the experience of an
Ignatian education, and by remembering Jesuit Dallas in your will or estate plan,
you create opportunities for the future. Making a planned gift back to the School is easy to do and, most importantly, it transforms lives. Just ask Earl.
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EXTREME MAKEOVER:
CAFETERIA EDITION
It was an unexpected sight when students, faculty, and staff returned to the Jesuit Dallas campus for the 2018-19 school year. In anticipation of a new
food service model, massive blue tarps and dozens of round tables covered the floor in the practice
gym, as construction on a new cafeteria powered to a finish. The landscape in the gym was shockingly
expansive and unlike anything the School had seen. Had Jesuit’s administration miscalculated how
the change in dining would impact the community or would the well-worn phrase of “if you build
it, they will come,” manifest a tangible change
in culture? Within the first few days of school, it
was apparent that the shift to an all-inclusive food model and a newly renovated space was going to have an enormous effect on the dining and social experience at 12345 Inwood Road.
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A NEW PLACE TO GATHER
The cafeteria at Jesuit Dallas was originally built to accommodate 600 students, and remained one of the last spaces on campus to retain the majority of its
original 1962 construction. Although windows around the cafeteria had been
replaced and the serving line adjusted, little else had changed through the years. Air conditioning was installed in 1979, however because of low plaster ceilings,
only fixed air supply units could be installed, creating a challenge for maintaining temperature control throughout the space. Acoustics were noticeably poor.
The cafeteria was originally constructed to support a student body nearly half of its current size, but the goal of the new venue was to double the seating capacity within the same foot print on campus. This was accomplished by
removing the restrooms, storage, air-handling units, offices, hallways, faculty
lounge and on-campus spirit store from the space. Additionally, the ceiling was
removed, and the lighting, ventilation, and acoustics were upgraded or replaced. It wasn’t just the front-of-house that received a stunning facelift; the adjoining kitchen was also upgraded and new serving lines installed to create vastly
improved flow and efficiency. The entire space, which could now be configured to support large gatherings was far more aesthetically pleasing.
A NEW WAY TO EAT The primary purpose of a renovated cafeteria was to provide a better environment for our students’
nutritional and lunch period needs, but changing the physical space represented only part of the equation in creating a new dining experience for students, faculty, and staff. Jesuit Dallas was seeking to introduce an
all-inclusive food service program, where each day would feature fresh-made menu items for breakfast and
lunch from local, sustainably sourced ingredients. Enter SAGE Dining Services, a leading provider in the food and dining industry. Led by a management team exclusively devoted to Jesuit, a large culinary operations
and support staff promised to deliver a wide variety of daily options, including salad and deli bar, scratch and batch cooking for freshness and flavor, a diversity of starches and fresh vegetables, authentic international cuisine, nutritious vegetarian and vegan fare, and a unique daily menu custom-tailored to our community.
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BREAKING BREAD… TOGETHER
Prior to the start of the new year, it was implausible to envision an environment where students and staff would share their meals together. It was discussed,
but few had any idea how the change would actually be received. The faculty
were giving up their lounge, which was segregated from the student community, while surrendering quiet time away from the students during the chaos of the lunch periods. Maybe it shouldn’t have come as a surprise given the
relationships that our faculty and staff form with the students, but the lunchtime union came immediately and naturally. Designated tables for faculty and staff were claimed (without any formal signage), but it became just as likely to see
coaches, counselors, principals, and administrators taking advantage of the new
arrangement to visit with freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors. The change was embraced so quickly one faculty member noted, “I can’t even remember how it was before, and I’m not sure that I really want to.”
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING…
“
I never imagined seeing hundreds
“I think the food is good because we
of students and faculty eating
have a lot of options, and the space
breakfast together. For years, I didn’t
is way more comfortable with lots of
even eat breakfast, and now it’s a regular part of my day.” FA CULT Y M EM BER
“For those that have been here a long time, the change is hard to describe. It’s also hard to explain how a change like this could have such a positive impact on an already close-knit community.” FA CULT Y M EM BER
space and tables.” SENIOR STUDENT
“The salad bar is cool, especially if I want to feel healthy, but truthfully I go for the grilled cheese, and it’s outstanding!” SOPHOMOR E STUDENT
“
I like that it’s all inclusive
because I can go back and get more food without having to worry
“The food is often quite good, but it almost seems secondary to the social aspect changed by the new cafeteria. It’s nice being able to connect with teachers and staff who I otherwise don’t get to see.” STA FF M EM BER
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about paying for it again.” SENIOR STUDENT
“One word: exemplary!
(with two sandwiches stacked on his plate fresh from the panini press).” SOPHOMOR E STUDENT
“Anything with the word casserole in it, is my favorite food…I think I like the chicken enchilada casserole the best.” SOP HOMOR E STUDENT
“
I like all the variations,
but it can get annoying
sometimes when I actually want some consistency.” JUNIOR STUDENT
“
There seems to be a lot of options, but my favorite food is the tomato soup.” FR ESHMAN STUDENT
“I do like the specials that SAGE puts on, but my favorite foods are the hamburgers and hotdogs.” FR ESHMAN STUDENT
Classnotes
1940s
Dick McGowan ’46 is a member of the first class of Jesuit High School after entering as a freshman in 1942. He enrolled at age 12, graduated at age 16, and entered the Jesuit Novitiate. He is presently serving at Immaculate Conception Church in Albuquerque and is about to celebrate his 89th birthday. Tommy Koch ’48 and wife, Betty, are together 63 years. “Our family has reached 44 members, 23 of which are grandchildren. We are looking ahead to our annual driving trip this year which usually covers 7,000 to 8,000 miles of Western states.”
1950s
Joe LaRocca ’50 is a eucharistic minister to Oak Bend and Herman Memorial Hospitals. Joe is proud to report grandson, Owen LaRocca, is a basketball and baseball player at Fort Bend Christian Academy in Sugarland, Texas; and grandson, Nick LaRocca, is a football and basketball player at Brookhill Christian Academy in Tyler, Texas. Pat McDowell ’52 has grandkids in Dallas which keep him healthy and busy with many activities. Son, Darren, and his wife, Ashley, are doing well as attorneys. Daughter, Erin, and her husband are in Houston and busy with son, Patrick. Their daughter finished first year at SMU with honors.
Carl Boyle ’54 is proud of his son, Tim, and grandson, Tanner Carl. “That brings our total to seven grandchildren! We’ve been blessed.”
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William Becker ’53 says “all is well.” It has been a year since he lost his brother Father Robert Becker to cancer.
Jerry Durbin ’53 is enjoying life at the Villages in Lady Lake, Fla. A unique senior environment, he is excited about his new home and all the new experiences.
Bob Glaser ’53 received the Heartland Humanitarian of the Year award for more than 50 years of work in the community of Eastern Jackson County, Mo. He has served with more than 30 nonprofits in his community following his retirement from Sears. Bob is currently the community development partner for Community America Credit Union.
“What a small world!,” observed Nicholas ’08 and David ’13 Radoszewski after learning that the priest officiating their cousins wedding in St. Louis was fellow Jesuit Dallas alum, Fr. Christopher Collins, S.J. ’89.
Emma and Abby Fulkerson (above), granddaughters of Anthony Campagna ’72, enjoy the scenery.
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Get your J’s Up! Kicking off Homecoming Week, J.R. Koejimans ’04, alumni board member and son of alum, spoke to the largest-ever Sons of Alums Breakfast about how to get involved at Jesuit before jumping in for one impressive photo! Jim Boyce ’54 and his son went to St. Andrews, Scotland. “We played golf on those marvelous Scottish links courses including the Old Course, Kingsbarns, Jubilee, Eden and Hever Castle.” This is Jim’s sixth trip there and he can’t wait to do it again.
Benny Patak ’54 “enjoyed a good
accepted to Texas A&M and will
Richard Rawlings of Gas Monkey
Alumni Phonathon, talking to my
fifth Aggie!
Loud.
night of raising money for the
classmates and other Phonathon workers.” Benny’s grandson,
Preston, son of Bernard Jr. ’77,
graduated from Texas A&M with a Bachelor of Science degree.
Bernard’s other son, Jackson, was
start in 2019. This will be Benny’s Don Short ’54 has six children
and 20 grandchildren. His newest grandchild, Leo, was born Jan. 24, 2018.
Rufe Brewton ’55 is proud to be a Ranger! His definition of success: When preparation meets opportunity. “Thank you, Jesuit, for my success in life. You prepared me well for my opportunities.” Ronny Carr ’55 is “still living in the Louisiana swamp with the usual payment of old age: cataract surgery, hearing aids, and cardioversion for Afib. My wife, Rhoda, and I can still remember a lot of stuff between us with the help of a calendar. If that fails, we ask a grandchild!” Jim Collins ’55 and son,
Michael ’85, who has a BSME in metallurgy and thermodynamics from Texas Tech, have formed a
new corporation, Infinity Coating Solutions. They have partnered
Mike Belancsik ’65 made a great Santa at the Stonebriar Mall in Frisco, Texas, this year. Lots of families came to visit!
with two NASA scientists to use a
Nano-fluid surface technology that essentially provides a replacement for powder coating in the metal
finishing industry. They launched this new technology at Fabtech
2018 in Atlanta. Jim’s son, Dennis, will introduce his Jeep parts line
using this process with the help of
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Garage and the TV show Fast N’ Leon Flusche ’58 is examining a possible relationship between Moses and Hatshepsut, the female pharaoh c.1500 BC with possible publication of results. He is also examining the Flusche family history in North Texas; the connection to MKT (Missouri Kansas Texas) and other rail companies; and how the Texas Mustang grape may have saved the French vineyards during the wine blight of the 19th century.
Since Don Schol ’59 retired from UNT in 2011, he has spent most of his time working in his studio. “My wife and I enjoy living on our rural three-acre lot with a pond watching our many water birds. I have many fond memories of Jesuit. Our only granddaughter is an Air Force combat pilot and we are very proud of her.”
1960s
Dick LaMarche ’60 celebrated his 76th birthday with his five children and 10 grandchildren. “What a joy. I have been blessed beyond belief. Still at work running my management company.” Don Coerver ’61 and his wife, Marie, celebrated their 48th
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wedding anniversary this year. Don recently retired from TCU and they ask for prayers as he battles Lewy Body Dementia. Thomas Fain ’62 was recently appointed medical director of the Louisiana Board of Nursing and he continues his forensic and prescriptive practice of psychology. “I am still working full time in private practice and enjoy traveling.” Tim O’Shea ’62 and his wife have been retired from the medical field for three years. “My wife
now works part time in retail, and I deliver Meals on Wheels during the day. I am also teaching English to people from Central America in the fall and spring. We also enjoy spending January and February in Palm Springs, Calif.” Jim Harford ’63 is now fully retired! “Visiting family and friends and enjoying traveling for vacation.” A volunteer docent at Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum, he occasionally does hazardous waste training for his old employer.
MICHAEL MCCAUL ’80
Michael McCaul ’80 was recently selected by the House Republican Conference to serve as the senior member of the GOP on the House Foreign Affairs Committee for the 116th Congress. McCaul was voted into the post ahead of Joe Wilson (R- S.C.) and Ted Yoho (R- Fla.). McCaul, who served as the Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security during the 113th, 115th, and 116th Congresses, will now serve as Ranking Member of a standing committee that is given jurisdiction over bills and investigations related to the foreign affairs of the United States. Shortly after he was first elected to Congress, McCaul founded the Congressional Childhood Cancer Caucus, and played a leading role in the creation of the Childhood Cancer STAR Act, which is the most comprehensive childhood cancer bill ever signed into law. He is also the co-founder and co-chair of the Congressional High Tech Caucus and the Cybersecurity Caucus. Toby Toberny ’62 is not thinking about retirement just yet. In the late 1960s he started his first motorcycle business which remained open until 2006. In 2018 he closed his boat business and his hobby shop, but his Mr. Fix-It shop, which he started in 1985 for small engine repairs is still going strong. His wife, Carol opened a book store over 12 years ago which is also doing very well. “I have started to sell off some of my car and motorcycle collections but it seems retirement is a long way away. We keep laughing about retirement and figure we’ll make it around 2084.”
Prior to Congress, McCaul served as Chief of Counter Terrorism and National Security in the U.S. Attorney’s office, and Texas Deputy Attorney General under U.S. Senator John Cornyn. In 2014, McCaul was selected as the recipient of the Jesuit Dallas Distinguished Alumnus Award.
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John Stefanos ’77 and wife, Cara, celebrated their 27th wedding anniversary this past October. They have four children: Cody, the owner of Martin House Brewery in Fort Worth; Louis, a probate attorney in Fort Worth; Cassie, a Master Sergeant of the Army; and Dylan, a salesman for Martin House Brewery. They are the proud grandparents of seven grandchildren: John (10), Reed (8), Adam (6), Elet (3), Aria (6) and twins Eli and Avery (3).
Bill Murphy ’63 was presented with the Shorty Alderson Award by the Texas Football Officials Association at their annual banquet in Austin, Texas. The award was given to Bill in recognition of his contributions to football and football officiating, along with his dedication, leadership and service to the Austin Chapter. See photo page 39. John Sharpton ’64 is the proud grandfather of four grandchildren, ages 8 years old to new born.
Joe Brophy ’65 was featured in a member spotlight by the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, which includes 413,000 members worldwide. In the article Joe states, “At any age, I find that never a day passes that I fail to learn something. Knowledge is not static. Staying involved with people committed to learning makes every day interesting.” When not working Joe enjoys traveling and catching up with friends and family.
Chase LaDue ’10 was awarded a Fulbright Research Fellowship to conduct doctoral research in Sri Lanka for nine months. As a PhD candidate in environmental science and policy at George Mason University, he is collaborating with researchers at the Center for the Study and Research of the Asian Elephant at Rajarata University. Also supported by an Early Career Grant from the National Geographic Society, his work focuses on understanding the behavior and physiology of Asian elephants, an endangered species. Don Maher ’65 with wife, Jeannette, and their two Bedlington Terriers, made a 9,000 mile drive this summer. The trip included Glacier National Park in Montana, driving thru the Dakotas, stopping at the Herbert Hoover Museum in Iowa and the Gerald Ford Museum in Michigan. Then onto Cape Cod to visit friends, and over to Camden, Maine, where we spend the summers. “Enjoying retirement and staying involved in Church and Jesuit, and with projects to “update” our home!” Pete Bargmann ’66 and wife, Judi, recently traveled to Cuba. Last fall they transited the Panama Canal.
You never know where you will meet another Ranger! Scott Gordon ’75, a baritone with the Dallas Symphony Chorus since 1979, and Ian Fagerstrom ’07 were in a group traveling through Europe for a DSC concert tour. In St. Petersburg, Russia, thanks to a hat worn by Scott, they realized they were both alums from Jesuit Dallas. Photo: Ian and Scott in front of the Peterhof Grand Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia.
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David Kultgen ’66 and wife, Candy McDonald, (UA ’66) spent 34 years in Saudi Arabia where two of our three children were brought up. Daughter, Michelle, earned her BSS from Princeton and JD from Columbia Law. Daughter, Megan received her BA from Duke and
JD from Columbia Law. Son Bryan has a BS from George Washington University and MBA and JD from Indiana University. Bill Golden ’67 is looking back with nostalgia at his calm, ordinary experience at JCP. “What I perceived then as a somewhat dull and uneventful Christian education, I now recognize as the building of a precious foundation I rely on in a very turbulent life. Essential for working in the biotechnology industry. Only regret is not taking biology courses at Jesuit.” Mike Schnitzius ’67 has a new granddaughter, Valerie Evelyn Schnitzius, born in February of 2018. John Davies ’68 very much enjoyed his 50th class reunion! “Great to see everybody.” Charlie Fechtel ’69 is eagerly looking forward to his 50th reunion in October 2019. For information
contact Fechtel, Goedecke, Gonzales or Houlihan.
(7), Paige (5), Emma (2), Marin (6 weeks). “They are the joy of my life!”
Dan McGarvey ’69 has put his retirement plans to Naples, Fla. on hold after an offer from the Executive Branch to help rebuild the federal personnel selection and classified access programs for government and industry. “I am now working for the Performance Accountability Council as their senior consultant. Consequently, we moved back to Virginia and bought a pre-civil war farm in the Shenandoah Valley on the edge of the George Washington National Forest.”
Ed Owens ’70 recently published a commentary on the book of Numbers for the new Paulist Biblical Commentary. The project was a collaboration of biblical scholars from around the world and geared to the popular audience: men, women, seminarians, and clergy for teaching and devotion.
Rusty Weiler ’69 is now fully retired and “spending my spare time on our five-acre farm in the deep East Texas piney woods.” His grandson graduated from Colleyville Heritage High School and will start college in fall. “Looking forward to our 50th next year.”
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Doug Brooks ’70 was appointed by Texas Governor Abbott to the Board of Regents of the University of Houston in March 2018. Charlie Johnson ’70 has four beautiful granddaughters: Brooke
Joe Casazza ’71 retired after 26 years of service at the Library of Congress. “Like George Washington, I have grown gray and blind in the service of my country. When Washington’s men heard this, they wept. No tears were shed for me! I am spending my time traveling, camping, swimming, reading, and tending bar, cooking and entertaining friends. I am planning my fifth tour to Europe for a group of 10 friends.” Francisco Escobar ’72 celebrated 15 years as an independent consultant. “Son, Stephen ’98, is a top sales account executive for Belo Media Group. Grandson, Cole, began kindergarten at St. Rita, hopefully ensuring the Escobar legacy at 12345 Inwood Road.”
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from the alumni director
(R-L) Sean McMullen ’96 with Joe Wood ’06, who was never so happy to lose a bet! Read more on page 37.
Greetings my Jesuit Brothers. I hope this message finds you in good health and enjoying the blessings of 2019. As you read through the Class Notes and review the pages of this magazine, I hope you feel the pride in your alma mater and your active Jesuit Dallas Alumni Association. Several pages are dedicated to Homecoming 2018 and all the activities that are part of that week of celebration. One of my favorite parts of the year is seeing everyone reconnect with the School and their classmates during this time. Many of my conversations that week begin with an alumnus saying “When I went to Jesuit…,” which results in me reflecting on my time as a student in the 1990s and comparing the similarities and changes to Jesuit today. Strolling down memory lane, it’s always great discussing seemingly timeless traditions that are still going strong, including freshman nametags, khaki pants, the freshman steps, Ranger Day, the senior courtyard, and upperclassmen with their crazy and unique blazers. It is still refreshing to attend an athletic event and hear “A Yell” as students cheer on their Ranger classmates. For those alumni that celebrated reunions ending in 3s and 8s, and all that came back to partake in Alumni Family Day and our concert at Gilley’s, we were so thrilled to welcome you home! I hope you enjoyed seeing your classmates. Jesuit may be a few years older and a little more tech savvy, but it’s your home and in many ways it will never change! While we remained focused on ensuring our graduates have the best opportunities and training as they enter the next phase of their education and development, I encourage your continued support of your alma mater as well through your time, talents, and financial generosity. A few pages in this magazine are also dedicated to the annual Alumni Phonathon. Each year, we continue to recruit more callers and in turn we are reaching more of our classmates. If you have not already donated, please consider a gift to Jesuit Dallas. Your contribution, whatever the level, helps provide a Jesuit experience to young men that otherwise would not have the opportunity to walk the halls to learn and practice how to be Men for Others. Thank you for your friendship, leadership, and prayers for the continued prosperity of our beloved School.
Pat Brady ’72 has a new grandson, Collin Brady Hand, born October 15, 2018. Big brother is grandson, Cooper Paul Hand. Great uncles are Mike Brady ’74 and Tim Brady ’78.
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Together we can do amazing things! Sean McMullen ’96 Director of Alumni Relations smcmullen@jesuitcp.org
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ALUMNI PHONATHON CAN $1 MILLION
1,802 DONORS
generously helped raise $839,432
$839,432
These 10 classes are within $500 of their class goal 1947 1954 1984
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72%
to our goal of 2,512 donors
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REACH $1 MILLION...
BUT ONLY WITH YOUR HELP!
Joe Wood ’06 Gives Up the Beard!
Like many of our alumni, Joe Wood was forever changed by
his Jesuit experience. It’s a gift he wishes to make a reality for those who wouldn’t know the blessing of an Ignatian education without the annual efforts of Phonathon.
Leveraging Facebook Live, Joe promised his classmates that he would shave his famed beard if they could double the
number of donors from the year before. The Class of 2006
responded to the challenge by tripling its participation, and setting the pace for this year’s record-breaking drive!
Help us reach our goal. Donate Today!
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JOHN SABINE ’03 John Sabine ’03 (R) crossed over to the “Dark Side.” Not really, but you go where your talents take you. And for Sabine, who is an alumnus of Second City’s Comedy Studies Program, it meant turning in his Mavericks Blue for Bulls Red. Part of a groundbreaking program that airs live after every Bulls game this season on NBC Sports Chicago, Sabine, who has been a Chicagoan for over a decade, is part of a trio of “die-hard” fans that offer analysis and commentary from the fan’s perspective. The show is part of the continuing coverage following each Bulls game and
Chairman and CEO of Longnecker & Associates, a strategic compensation and governance consulting firm based in Houston, Brent Longnecker ’74 has more than 30 years of experience in strategy governance and remuneration consulting for public, private and not-for-profit organizations. He currently sits on the board of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) and is the author of more than a dozen books on compensation, governance and human resources. “I owe a lot to Jesuit Dallas for helping me become the person and business leader I am today. I am blessed Jesuit built a large part of the foundation I have and share today!” Michael Marz ’74 is excited to announce that son, Matthew Marziani ‘00 “gave us our first grandchild in 2015 and another is on the way. Hooray!” Michael and wife, Marguerite Farmer Marz (UA ‘75), celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on May 26, 2018.
Peter Meyer ’74 is proud of his two sons. Luke, who received his Master of Education from TWU, is currently teaching math at Lake Highlands Junior High. Sean is in his second year of a PhD program in chemistry at the University of Illinois and is currently researching molecular drug delivery programs utilizing gold nanorods. “Extraordinary, if you consider I earned a solid ‘C’ from Mr. Dorsey in 1973!” Rudy Perez ’74 and wife, Diane, are pleased to announce the birth of their fourth grandchild, Miss Elena Diane Toler. Parents are Stephen and Angela Perez Toler. She joins the ranks with Nicholas Daniel Perez, Jr., Mia Perez and Joshua Quentin Toler. Louis Ruggiere ’75 retired four years ago from The Colgate Palmolive Company, after 35 years of service. “I just competed in a swim meet, bringing back fond memories of the Jesuit swim program 40+ years ago!” Louis and wife, Julia, still call Taipei, Taiwan home.
is regularly watched by thousands of viewers. Kevin Cross, vice president of content for NBC Sports Chicago, called the show “a fresh and fun new program that not only speaks to Bulls fans, but one that directly involves them in the dialogue.” After graduating from Jesuit Dallas, and later Santa Clara University, Sabine studied at the Second City Training Center and iO. He has performed with The Late 90’s and The Improvised Shakespeare Company, and is a veteran with The Second City Touring Company, whose alumni include dozens of the world’s biggest comedic giants, such as Harold Ramis, Steve Carrell, Bill Murray, and John Candy. So how was a Mavericks-turned-Bulls fan cast for Bulls Insiders? Well, according to a NBC Sports Chicago video post, “John is freakin’ hilarious.”
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the University of Oregon and will
Joe Morrison ’72 is working part
in Africa. “And I am out trying to
time now and has been president of the Montgomery County Right
to Life since 2005. “All four of my
children are married and I have five (and one coming) grandchildren.” Chip Wischmeyer ’72 is pleased to report that son, Garrett,
graduated with a BS in business and now works for Oracle.
Daughter, Emma, is a senior at
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do two years in the Peace Corps reverse global warming (Renewable and Energy Storage) while living in Austin. Life is good!”
Philip McCaffrey ’73 is the
president and owner of Premier
Essential Services LLC a personal service company which provides extraordinary transportation for non-emergency medical procedures.
Marty Martinez ’82 met Jordan Spieth ’11 at the 2018 Special Olympics in Seattle. Marty’s Texas baseball team finished in second place and took home a silver medal.
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JESUIT SPORTS HALL OF FAME Tim Whisler ’85 and wife, Lisa, walk out on the field during Senior Night to honor son, Travis ’19, a senior football wide receiver. Creig Matthieson ’76 is in his 25th year serving as Director of Tennis at St Ives Country Club in Atlanta. This past summer Creig hosted the Silver Anniversary Pro Member Tennis Charity Tournament at the club. Over the years he has raised over $300,000 for various charities in Atlanta. Mark Finn ’77 married Gail Elizabeth Roesle on Oct. 13, 2018 in Aspen Colorado. His brother, Chris Finn ’66 served as the best man and Robert Rodriguez ’77 also attended the wedding. The newlyweds honeymooned in Washington, DC. See photo page 45. Pat Doyle ’78 says “Diane and I are living the dream. Most of our kids live close to us and those that don’t, we make a point to see regularly. We love watching our three grandkids (two boys and one girl) as they get bigger and we are excited for the arrival of two more!” Jim Hairston ’79 is proud of his son, William Hairston ’13. “William earned his business degree at St. Edward’s University, was All-America in baseball and now has joined Jones, Lang, Lasalle in
Dallas. I tend to business and three grandkids with another on the way!”
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Murphy Johnston ’80 retired from Medtronic in 2011. Sons: Cole ’09, recently took a position at Boston Children’s Hospital as an adolescent counselor; Connor ’12 studied computer science at UTA and is a cofounder of Rent My Wardrobe; and Cameron (Highland Park ’16) is attending UTA, studying computer science and a member of PIKE. Greg Swain ’80 celebrated his 29th wedding anniversary to wife, Cindy. Currently a professor of chemistry he is on a Fulbright Fellowship to the Czech Republic this summer. Jim Jacoby ’81 reports “Life in Little Rock is good. With our son, Jake, now the assistant men’s tennis coach at UNC Charlotte and our daughter, Katie, a student at Notre Dame, Vicky and I are learning more about being emptynesters. I get to Dallas often and stopped by Jesuit on a recent tripmy how campus has changed!” Class Notes continued on page 42
Hall of Fame inductee and 2018 recipient of the Gold Ranger Award, Bill Murphy ’60 provided the coin toss for the Homecoming football game.
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New Arrivals DAUGHTERS Amelie Beatrice to Liana and Carlton Clarke ’87 Maura Bernardine to Gaby and Ben Perez ’99 Emery to Justina and Michael Schlund ’01 Elsie Taylor to Tara and Ted Dunlap ’02 Penelope Louise to Pamela (UA ’02) and Ryan Hudson ’02 Eva Jane to Erika and Chris Burton ’04 Parrish Marie to Skylar and Stephen O’Neal ’04 Lucie Louise to Katie and Aaron Ambrite ’05 Clare to Sarah and John Grinnan ’06 Emma Cauley to Kelsey and Tucker Shaw ’07 Evelyn Michelle to Arielle and Alex Valenzuela ’10
SONS Lucas Reed to Eric Etheridge ’99 Michael Thomas to Brittni and Thomas Hill ’99 Paul Robert to Jenny and Taylor Smiley ’99 Jack Kinnon to Mallory and Justin Tonick ’99 Jackson to Amber and Omar Jenkins ’00 Peter Thomas to Michelle and Stephen Lehn ’00 Roman to Susan and Robby Markose ’00 Luke Michael to Laura and Dana Collins ’01 Grant Lee to Britt’ny and Brendan Dove ’01 Adam Matthew to Claire and Matt Wiggins ’01 Christopher James to Katherine and Jim Neuhoff ’02 Lane Maddox to Brittany and Kevin McNally ’03 Knox to Sarah and Mike Foster ’04 Calvin to Kendall and Nathaniel Altaffer ’05 William Thomas to Kerri and Colin Watson ’05 Joseph E. III to Hannah and Joe Ackels ’07 Michael A. III to Sabrina and Michael Dunne ’07
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Class of 2012 alumni: (L-R) Christian Bartholomew, Michael Stephens, Kevin Butkus, and Marty Murad above the German Alps during Oktoberfest 2018. Continued from page 39 Larry Gallaway ’82 is pleased to report that son, Ryan, is scheduled to graduate a semester early from Georgia Institute of Technology with a computer science degree; and daughter, Annika, is a senior at Woodlands High School “and the university search is full on.” Jay Powell ’82 recently moved back to the USA from Hong Kong after living there for four years. “Miss expat life.” Oldest daughter is a biochemistry major at University of Redlands in California; son is interning in Shanghai for an engineering post. Jay is working on coding a B2B program for Under Armour. Marc Masferrer ’85 was promoted to senior editor of the Bradenton Herald and Bradenton.com in Bradenton, Fla.
Albert Doskey ’98 (C) obtained his Ph.D. in Historical Theology from Catholic University of America with a dissertation entitled “The Concept of Apostolic Tradition and Its Use in the Works of Melchior Cano.” Albert will be looking for a university position during the 2018-19 hiring cycle.
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Mike McMullan ’85 recently finished a two-year term as president of the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization, a large international not-for-profit that provides advanced education and quality improvement programs to improve the outcome for patients who require advanced life support therapy. He is a professor of surgery at the University of Washington and was recently promoted to chief of cardiac surgery at Seattle Children’s Hospital. Carlton Clarke ’87 along with wife, Liana, and new big brother, Andrew
Dean Clarke, welcomed baby sister, Amelie Beatrice Clarke in September 2017. See photo on page 40. Brandon Williams Craig ’87 and his family have moved back to the DFW area. Brandon is enjoying reconnecting with Jesuit friends and meeting new clients for Conflict Done Well. Film producer, financier and entrepreneur Rich Hull ’88 joined the biggest names in entertainment as part of this year’s class of inductees into the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences. Earlier this year, he was invited to join the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, making him a duel Oscar and Emmy voter. After graduating from Jesuit and then Vanderbilt, Rich received his first job in Hollywood through fellow Jesuit Dallas grad L.M. Kit Carson ’59. Rich is currently the Founder and CEO of Pongalo, which creates, acquires, and distributes Latino-focused content to audiences in the US and over 15 countries, and controls the largest Spanish-language film and TV library in the U.S.
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Quino Martinez ’91 celebrated 20 years in practice this year and has been with Lowndes, where he has led the firms commercial leasing practice, since 2004. “To serve
Pete Madia/Pitt Athletics
Matthew Berend ’93 and wife, Becky (Foyt), celebrated their 13th anniversary in Roatan, Honduras, enjoying the sun and beautiful water. They are blessed with three beautiful and passionate daughters, Julia (5th grade), Jillian (3rd grade), Jenna (Pre-K). The kids recently started the school year at Memorial Drive Elementary in Piney Point Village, Texas.
KELLEN MCALONE ’14 According to Pitt head football coach Pat Narduzzi’s twitter reveal, “Hard work and determination will always take you places.” The message was in reference to Jesuit alum Kellen McAlone ’14, who after three years as a walk-on and letter winner, was awarded with the University’s final scholarship for the 2018 season. McAlone, who was an all-district wide Texas clients I became licensed to practice in Texas in 2011, a proud moment for me.” His oldest daughter will graduate high school this year and SMU is at the top of her list. Lance Beckner ’93 was promoted to executive vice president at Peterson Beckner Industries. Matthew Berend ’93 founded AB Power Advisors with his former colleague, Ryan Aldridge, from
Southlake, Texas. AB Power Advisors provides regulatory, electricity procurement and commercial advisory services to numerous clients including investment banks, trading firms, renewable power developers and end-users. “I have had a long-term dream of starting up a business and it’s been an incredibly fun start to AB Power Advisors.”
receiver at Jesuit, played in 30 games with the Panthers. He earned his first career start on Nov. 10, 2018 in Pitt’s 52-22 victory over Virginia Tech. After winning the Coastal Division, the Panthers advanced to the ACC Championship against eventual national champion Clemson. McAlone’s scholarship announcement was made at the team’s South Side practice facility, where teammates celebrated and enthusiastically embraced the news. Over four years with the program, McAlone emerged as one of its star ambassadors, twice traveling to Haiti to represent Pitt football on mission trips. His announcement was even featured in the local daily, Pittsburgh Tribune Review. Narduzzi, remarking once how he was looking for volunteers for a community service project, said “He (Kellen) said, ‘Coach, I’ll do it.’ It’s how we set it up because I knew he’d volunteer like he always does. The guy will do anything. He’s been amazing for our program.”
Stephen Lehn ’00 (C) and wife, Michelle, announce the birth of their son, Peter Thomas Lehn (future Jesuit Dallas ’37). Daughter, Catherine Marie (2), is super exited to be a big sister. Jesuit alums in attendance were his uncle Justin Lehn ’04, grandpoppy Bob Lehn ’72, Stephen’s Godfather Alex Petrilak ’72, and Peter’s Godfather Karl Frick ’00.
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Charlie Carver ’04 and Congressman Mike McCaul ’80 swapped Jesuit Dallas memories at an event in Bastrop, Texas. Charlie explained, “we reflected on how being Men for Others has guided our public service.”
Rich Percaccio ’94 recently changed companies to Veritas Technologies, a complete data management company, to embark on a new chapter in his career. “I manage large enterprise accounts in Austin, San Antonio and Houston.” Jay Schnitzius ’96 has moved from Virginia to Maryland and is “recently engaged to a wonderful woman, Ronit Fix.” Wedding plans are for spring of 2019. Thad Matula ’97 is excited to announce that the pilot episode of Indivisible, a documentary series with Nate Boyer, premiered on NFL Network. “It was a blast working with Nate and reteaming with DLP Media Group (my man, Mike Hughes ’97, and his crew) as we traveled around the country sharing stories of social justice issues important to the communities and players. Hope you all enjoy it!”
Mason Amelotte ’14 attended the Ignatian Solidarity Network’s Annual Family Teach-In in Washington, D.C. as an ASC volunteer. “In addition to advocating Ignatian social justice policy at the senate just a day before the midterm elections, we had the opportunity to represent our community among dozens of various Jesuit secondary schools and universities from around the world at this conference.”
Officer. “I’m looking forward to this new chapter in my career.” Ben Perez ’99 and wife, Gaby, welcomed their first child, Maura Bernardine, in August. See photo page 40.
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Robby Markose ’00 and wife, Susan, welcomed their first baby, Roman Markose, in January. “True to his name, he’s slowly building his empire, and Susan and I are his
loyal servants.” After nine years in New York City, Robby and Susan have moved back to Dallas to be closer to family and give Roman a chance to hang with his grandparents. Robby continues to work for Samson Investment Partners, a NYC-based family office, and opened a small office in Dallas. “I will be in New York one week a month, so I do get my fix but happy not to pay city and state income tax anymore! Can’t wait to reconnect with all my fellow Jesuit alums.” See photo page 40. Brendan Dove ’01 and wife, Britt’ny, welcomed “our future Jesuit Ranger
Grant Lee Dove into the world this past October. He weighed 7.14 lbs. and was 21 inches long. We are overjoyed and in love!” See photo on page 40. Ryan Hudson ’02 and Pamela Tatum Hudson (UA ’02) are happy to announce the arrival of Penelope Louise born August 2018. She weighed 7 lbs. 10 oz. and was 19 1/2 inches long. She joins brothers Caleb (8) and Joshy (5). See photo on page 40. Ted Dunlap ’02 and wife, Tara, welcomed their first daughter, Elsie
William Rosellini ’97 is the CEO of Nexeon Medsystems, a global medical device company he founded. Classmate Michael Nietzel ’97 serves on the Board of Directors. The company filed an IPO in July 2018 and has the ticker symbol NXNN. After 16 years, Charlie Sokolash ’98, has left the retail automotive industry to join Trela Technologies LLC as their chief business development
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Jonathan Mentesana ’07 celebrated with his family after graduating from Texas A&M University School of Law. He passed the July 2018 Texas Bar Exam.
Taylor Dunlap, into the world on Aug. 14, 2018. The couple is still living in Los Angeles but is rooting for Jesuit and all Dallas sports teams from the West Coast. See photo on page 40. Logan Roach ’03 is an associate director of development at Wake Forest University. Logan and his wife, Danielle, have been married since 2011 and are expecting their first child any day! Mike Foster ’04 and wife, Sarah, welcome their third baby, Knox, on June 19, 2018. “He spent 50 days in the NICU, had surgery, is on a feeding tube and has a monitor due to a condition called Pierre Robin Sequence. But he is home and thriving and we are beyond elated with his progress.” See photo on page 40. Chris Burton ’04 added a girl to the family on Sept. 10, 2018. “Eva Jane Burton made us a family of four and is very loved!” See photo on page 40. Michael Hylden ’04 and wife, Jill (UA ’04), just moved to Houston from Little Rock with their three children (Charlotte (7), Marshall (5), and John Michael (1). Michael
was appointed an assistant United States attorney for the Southern District of Texas United States Attorney’s Office. Nathaniel Altaffer ’05 is a staff sergeant in the Army Reserves. “I recently returned from my third deployment (this time in Iraq and Kuwait). My wife, Kendall, and I had our first child, Calvin, in April. See photo on page 40. Aaron Ambrite ’05 and his wife, Katie McCord of Cincinnati, Ohio are proud to announce the birth of their first child, Lucie Louise Ambrite. Lucie was born May 8, 2018 in Chicago. Aaron’s first job after graduating from the College of Charleston was in Spain working for a large international ocean carrier. After a year overseas Aaron moved to Chicago where he attended John Marshall Law School. He is now an attorney specializing in compliance and logistics for AIT Logistics. See photo on page 40. Carlos Arauz ’05 finished medical school in Costa Rica and is starting his first year of internship. Class Notes continued on page 48
Congratulations to Justin Wallace ’07 for being commissioned to second lieutenant in the Army on July 10, 2018.
Weddings
Gail Elizabeth Roesle to Mark Finn ’77 Kristen Schaefer to Joseph Carrier ’07 Jennifer Hooper to Michael O’Neal ’07 Grace Meyer (UA ’11) to Anthony Campisi ’11
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Michael Scholten ’05 is a Texas loan officer with Marquette
Business Credit (MBC) who loves what he does and has a passion
for the industry and his clients. A
recipient of the Commercial Finance Association (CFA) 2018 40 Under
40 Award he “has always enjoyed
Tim Nguyen ’05 was selected by his peers as a 2018 D Magazine Best Cosmetic Dentist in Dallas. Tim specializes in general, restorative and cosmetic dentistry in Plano, Texas.
investing, which transpired into a
career in managing the bank’s risk
both as an underwriter and now as a loan officer.”
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Shane Ross ’15 (front row) was elected to early decision membership in Wesleyan University’s Gamma Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. Ross and 15 other seniors, who passed the demanding selection process, were honored during an induction ceremony and reception at the Office of Admission.
NIC READY ’15
Steve Woltmann
Alumnus and rising senior at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Nic Ready ‘15, launched a derby-record 55 home runs in front of a national television audience on ESPN2, ultimately edging Clemson’s Logan Davidson in the finals of the 2018 Rocket Mortgage by Quicken Loans College Home Run Derby on July 1 at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Nebraska. Ready’s victory followed a stellar junior campaign that saw the Falcon infielder earn All-America honors from Collegiate Baseball and Perfect Game/Rawlings along with ABCA/Rawlings All-Midwest Second Team and All-Mountain West Conference First Team accolades. Ready closed out the 2018 campaign with 20 home runs and 74 RBI, leading the Mountain West Conference in both categories while posting the secondhighest single-season totals in Air Force history. Ready finished the season with a .341 batting average and a .699 slugging percentage, as his 1.37 runs batted in per game ranked second in the nation. At Jesuit Dallas, Ready was a two-time UIL all-district selection and was named to the all-state second team as a senior. Ready, who was named team offensive MVP his senior year, helped lead the Rangers to their first UIL state tournament (Final Four) appearance in program history.
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IN MEMORIAM o u r
p ra y e r s
Alumn i
Joseph H. Hafertepe ’45 Robert Nathan Avery ’51 Robert Clark ’54 George A. Loveland ’57 Edward R. Troy ’57 Richard L. Bauer ’59 Robert W. Tumy Jr. ’60 Fred M. Coston Jr. ’61 Edwin O. Rinehart ’61 James Milton Fechtel ’62 Joseph I. Eads ’63 John Thomas Land ’63 Dr. Edward D. Brasted ’64 H. Michael Munsch ’64 George Richard Spangle ’64 Ira A. Stroughter ’65 Ronald Logan Grubbs ’66 Rocky Campbell ’68 Mark Andrew Caffo ’72 Craig Steven Nix ’75 Angelo E. Romagosa ’77 Thomas Wayne Hanley ’78 Alfred Ramos ’78 Charles Kevin LaDue ’79 Scott A. Soignier ’89 Dorian L. Griffin ’97 Matthew Allen Saadidin ’08
W i fe O f
† Joe Hafertepe ’45 Dorothy Lorraine Hafertepe Richard Hollander ’83 Janice Viola Hollander
Da ug h ter O f
Patrick Burns ’81 Alexandra M. Burns (UA ’16)
Son Of
Brian Markham ’60 Keith Markham James Snodgrass ’65 Jimmy Tobias Snodgrass Jr.
Step- Daugh te r O f Don Cassidy ’70 Tisha Chavez
M othe r O f
Charlie Collora ’65 Isabelle Collora Bob Franz ’68 Dorothy Lillian Franz James McCaul ’68 Frances Lott McCaul Peter Collora ’69 Isabelle Collora Billy Franz ’71 Dorothy Lillian Franz Billy Roche ’71 Mary Anne Roche Charley Franz ’72 Dorothy Lillian Franz Tom Grindinger ’72 JoAnn Grindinger Scott McCaul ’72 Frances Lott McCaul Dennis Grindinger ’75 JoAnn Grindinger Chris McCaul ’76 Frances Lott McCaul Terry Roche ’76 Mary Anne Roche Steve Grindinger ’77 JoAnn Grindinger † Gary Jones ’77 Mary Lou Jones Joe Hafertepe ’78 Dorothy Lorraine Hafertepe Jim Grindinger ’79 JoAnn Grindinger Kent Grindinger ’79 JoAnn Grindinger Mike McCaul ’80 Frances Lott McCaul
a n d
c o n d o l e n c e s
David Jones ’81 Mary Lou Jones Greg Roche ’81 Mary Anne Roche Johnny Franz ’82 Dorothy Lillian Franz Kevin Jones ’85 Mary Lou Jones John David Ramirez ’85 Juanita Roman Ramirez † Roman Ramirez ’86 Juanita Roman Ramirez Clay Lacey ’94 Marie Elizabeth Lacey
F a t h e r Of
Bob Houlihan ’69 Robert James Houlihan Charles Lohr ’69 Charles B. Lohr Jr. Donny Lohr ’71 Charles B. Lohr Jr. George Lohr ’74 Charles B. Lohr Jr. Pat Houlihan ’75 Robert James Houlihan David Taylor ‘76 James Ray Taylor Mike Houlihan ’77 Robert James Houlihan John Lohr ’77 Charles B. Lohr Jr. Tom Byrne ‘78 Eugene Thomas Byrne, Jr. Joe Hafertepe ’78 Joseph H. Hafertepe ’45 Mike Viracola ’80 Zip Viracola Kyle Byrne ’81 Eugene Thomas Byrne, Jr. David Finn ’82 Frank Finn Paul Figel ’83 Paul Richard Figel Pat Finn ’84 Frank Finn John Loveland ’85 George A. Loveland ’57 Larry Mullne ’85 David Whiting Mark Viracola ’86 Zip Viracola Hank Cunningham ’87 Rev. Henry H. Cunningham Jr. Lance Loveland ’87 George A. Loveland ’57 Sean Finn ’88 Frank Finn Andy Machiano ’92 Victor V. Machiano Alex Grubbs ’02 Ronald Logan Grubbs ’66
S i s t e r Of
Bernard Patak ’54 Valerie Patak Callan Ray Patak ’56 Valerie Patak Callan Paul Patak ’64 Valerie Patak Callan Travis Matocha ’10 Leah Marie Matocha (UA ’08) Josh Burns ’11 Alexandra M. Burns (UA ’16) Richey Burns ’14 Alexandra M. Burns (UA ’16)
B ro t h er Of
Herman Hafertepe ’44 Joseph H. Hafertepe ’45 Charlie Avery ’46 Robert N. Avery ’51 † Gene Bauer ’46 Richard Lou Bauer ’59 George Hafertepe ’48 Joseph H. Hafertepe ’45 † Charles Hafertepe ’50 Joseph H. Hafertepe ’45 † Mark Troy ’55 Edward R. Troy ’57 Pat Loveland ’56 George A. Loveland ’57 Jerry Land ’59 John Thomas Land ’63 Gary Caffo ’63 Mark Andrew Caffo ’72 Tim Troy ’64 Edward R. Troy ’57 Mike Coston ’65 Fred Coston ’61 Randy Spangle ’66 George Richard Spangle ’64 † David Troy ’66 Edward R. Troy ’57 Charlie Fechtel ’69 J. Milton Fechtel ’62 Randy Fechtel ’71 J. Milton Fechtel ’62 Don Grubbs ’74 Ronald Logan Grubbs ’66 William Hanley ’75 Thomas Wayne Hanley ’78 John Grubbs ’76 Ronald Logan Grubbs ’66 Rick LaDue ’77 C. Kevin LaDue ’79 Ted Tobolka ’78 Cary Darden Tobolka Dan Johnson ’98 Matthew Lawrence Johnson
Michael Johnson ’04 Matthew Lawrence Johnson Patrick Johnson ’07 Matthew Lawrence Johnson
Gran dm o th er Of
JT Butzberger ’00 Dorothy Lorraine Hafertepe Matt Thompson ’00 Patricia A. Velten Jared Pels ’05 Betty Kralicke Collin Roche ’05 Mary Anne Roche Jeff Pels ’07 Betty Kralicke Ben Roche ’07 Mary Anne Roche Andrew Grindinger ’08 JoAnn Grindinger Jared Garcia ’09 Mary Garcia Andy Cassidy ’10 Guadalupe O. Garcia Matthew Garcia ’13 Mary Garcia Jimmy Buckley ’14 Carla Rosa Tettamanzi Joey Hafertepe ’15 Dorothy Lorraine Hafertepe Adam Garcia ’16 Mary Garcia Andrew Buckley ’18 Carla Rosa Tettamanzi Nick Hafertepe ’19 Dorothy Lorraine Hafertepe Jake Rhoades ’19 Marie Elizabeth Lacey
Gran df ath er Of
Brian Hall ’99 Robert Joseph Hall JT Butzberger ’00 Joseph H. Hafertepe ’45 Michael Deck ’01 John Joseph Bednarcyk Rich Graham ’08 Frank Charhut Michael Graham ’10 Frank Charhut RJ Shannon ’10 Edward R. Troy ’57 Dillon Dumais ’11 Richard Dumais Luc Johnson ’11 Paul Marie Legrand Justin Danko ’12 John Robert Danko Craig Hunter ’12 Frank Williams Kyle Shannon ’14 Edward R. Troy ’57 Joey Hafertepe ’15 Joseph H. Hafertepe ’45 Liam Finn ’16 Frank Finn Alex Frey ’16 Hector Antonio Gomez Noah Frey ’17 Hector Antonio Gomez Christopher Johnson ’17 Paul Marie Legrand Jonathan Coxon ’18 Jesus Onesimo Espinosa Nick Hafertepe ’19 Joseph H. Hafertepe ’45 Drake Parrish ’19 Robert Buba Preston Parrish ’22 Robert Buba † deceased
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Joseph Henry Hafertepe ’45
Joseph Hafertepe completed his life on earth, Sept. 30, 2018, just two days shy of his 91st birthday. Joe lived his entire life in Dallas and was in the third graduating class of Jesuit High School. After graduation he served in the U.S. Navy for two years before attending SMU. He worked for and ran his family business, Home Plumbing Co., his entire adult life, and was even in his office the week before he died. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Dorothy Lewis Hafertepe, “the only girl he ever loved.” Joe is survived by his children, Donna Butzberger (Paul), Anita Costello (David), Patricia Ault (Larry), Sandra Zebrowski, Joseph Hafertepe (Maureen), Theresa Panter (Ricky), and Marsha Maldonado (Rey). He is also survived by 21 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Joe was predeceased by three children, Pamela Lynch (Al), John Hafertepe and Steven Hafertepe. Joey loved life and loved taking his big, boisterous family on the ride with him!
Robert Nathan Avery ’51
Bob Avery passed away, surrounded by his family, on April 5, 2018. Bob was born in Dallas, Texas, to the late Richard and Lilie Mae Avery and was one of four boys. He started his own business, Universal Fire Equipment Company in 1965. Bob was on the committee with the State Fire Marshalls office and the State Board of Insurance to develop and get fire entry systems codes and regulations assigned into law. He was married to the love of his life, Barbara Avery, for 66 years and they had seven children together. Bob loved to travel and took his family on many family outings. He had a love of gardening and enjoyed playing golf. His favorite place to be was on his yacht out on the lake with Barbara by his side. He leaves behind, his wife Barbara; his seven children Bobby, Michael, Charlene, Larry, Deborah, John and Carrie; Bob’s pride and joys, 15 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
Robert E. Clark ’54
Bob Clark passed away on July 22, 2018. Bob was born in Kansas City, Kan. to Theodore and Margaret Clark. He attended Jesuit High School in Dallas and the University of Texas at Arlington. Bob worked for Dallas Power & Light/ Texas Utilities from the age of 18 until his retirement in 1992. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 62 years, Sylvia; children, Mike (Cecilia), Tom (Shain), David (Marianne), Beverly (Kevin) and Don (Courtney); twelve grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He is also survived by sisters, Kathy Smith, Nita Flagelle; and brother, John Clark.
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George A. Loveland ’57
George Loveland passed away Nov. 23, 2018. Born in Tulsa, Okla., his family moved to Dallas after World War II, where he attended Jesuit High School. A graduate of Texas A&M University in 1961, he was a class agent for almost 50 years. He wrote and recited the class history at reunions much to the enjoyment of former classmates and beyond. He spent his career as an investment advisor. George loved to travel and was a WWII buff. In 1997, he and Patsy moved from Dallas to Colorado Springs where they thoroughly enjoyed the mountain life. In 2011, Aggieland beckoned and lured him back for “all things Aggie.” He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Center and supported the Corps of Cadets, Former Students Assoc. and the Veterans’ Resource Center at Texas A&M University. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Patsy; sons, John (Amanda) and Lance (Kimberly); five grandchildren; and one brother, John Patrick Loveland.
Edward R. Troy ’57
Ted Troy of Dallas passed away on Nov. 23, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. A graduate of Jesuit High School, he attended the University of Texas for one year, then transferred to Vanderbilt University to join the love of his life, Sharon Ligon Troy. Married in 1960, he graduated a year later with a BA degree in history. After his graduation, Sharon and Ted moved to Dallas where Ted worked as a buyer with Sanger Harris department store. He began his distinguished insurance career in 1965 with Provident Mutual Life Insurance Company. After six years, Ted joined Shelton and Bowles, Inc., where he helped build the business, through various mergers, into the largest independent insurance agency in North Texas, McQueary Henry Bowles Troy (MHBT). During his 50-year career in the insurance business, Ted earned awards and accolades and served as a respected mentor in the industry. Sharon and Ted raised four children who were a constant source of pride and joy. Known affectionately as Pop by his grandchildren, he was a proud and involved grandfather. Family gatherings and trips with all twenty family members were when he was the happiest. Ted is survived by his wife of 58 years, Sharon; his children, Kathleen Troy Scott (Tom), Kevin Troy (Lisa), Julie Troy Shannon (Rick), and Stephanie Troy Kappel (Jason); and his ten beloved grandchildren.
Richard L. Bauer ’59
Richard Bauer, of Colorado Springs, Colo. passed away on Aug. 6, 2018. Richard was born in Dallas and worked for the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and AT&T for 30 years. His hobbies included music, reading and anything to
do with animals. He enjoyed photography and art; especially the photography of Thomas Mangelsen. Richard is survived by his wife, Deborah (Debi) Bauer; siblings, Gene Bauer and Shirley Burns. Richard was preceded in death by his sister, Mildred Wanja.
Robert William Tumy Jr. ’60
Bob Tumy of Tulsa, Okla. passed away suddenly July 10, 2018. He was born in Lynn, Mass. to Bob and Jean Tumy. By trade, he was a contract lighting designer and salesman for more than 40 years. But his true love was relationships he built across the miles. Bob lived a full and rewarding life, and he savored each minute he had here with those he loved. He was a giving and kind husband, father, and Pops. He loved the Lord, and he lived his life with no regrets. A member of Christ the King Catholic Church in the 70s, he most recently, spent mornings in Bible study at First United Methodist Church in Tulsa. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Suzanne; son, Rob Tumy (Lisa); daughter, Kelly Tumy; son, Colin Tumy (Annette); two granddaughters, Kaitlyn and Megan Tumy; and five siblings, John Tumy, Carol Nelson, Cia Byrnes, Beth Cook, and Jim Tumy.
James Milton Fechtel ’62
Milton Fechtel passed away from cancer on Oct. 15, 2018. Born in Dallas, Milton graduated from Jesuit High School and the University of Texas at Austin. Milton’s interests were broad. He worked as a computer consultant for most of his career. He was an avid reader and loved to learn. For fun, he taught himself auto mechanics, earned his electrician’s license on a whim, and read Shakespeare and math theory. He was a scratch golfer, an avid hunter, a recreational pilot and loved to spend his free time in the company of friends and family. Milton is preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Hazel Fechtel. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Noel Fechtel; children, Doug Fechtel and Lizzi Fechtel. He is also survived by his siblings: Alicia Fechtel, Marilou Logan, Charles Fechtel, Randy Fechtel and Rita Fechtel.
John Thomas Land ’63
John Thomas Land passed away on Oct. 1, 2018 at age 73. A building contractor, he began his career as a journeyman pipefitter with the Dallas Local 100 union, rising through the ranks until his retirement in 2013 as COO of Total Facility Systems, based in Plano, Texas. Musician, historian, animal lover, and proud Texan, he is survived by his beloved wife, Penny;
sons, Stephen and Robert; their mother, Janine; brother, Gerald; grandchildren, Jacob, Macy, Thomas, and Adrien.
George Richard Spangle ’64
Rick Spangle passed away Oct. 30, 2018 due to COPD complicated by quadriplegia. On Dec. 1, 2017, Rick suffered a tragic fall that resulted in paralysis from the neck down. He remained positive and hopeful for the next 10 months as he battled the ongoing struggles of being a quadriplegic. Rick was born in Granite, Okla. and when he was four years old, the family moved to Garland, Texas. After graduating from Jesuit High School in 1964, Rick became a member of the Corp of Cadets at Texas A&M College. In 1968, he graduated with a degree in marketing and went directly into the U.S. Army as a 2nd Lieutenant. He was a proud Vietnam Veteran who earned a Bronze Star for his service during the war. Rick is survived by his first son, Gregory Alan from his first wife, Linda; and a son, Richard Ryan and daughter, Regina Marie, from his second wife, Loretta. He is survived by four grandsons, Travis, Casey, Joshua and Orion. Rick was preceded in death by his parents, George and Muriel Spangle; and his brother, Ron. He is also survived by siblings Randy, Pam, Pene and Rob. Rick was a lifelong entrepreneur, an inventor, a writer, a dancer, a traveler and a free-spirit who enjoyed learning and discovering new things.
Ira Anthony Stroughter ’65
Ira Stroughter was born in Dallas to proud parents, Jesse, Jr. and Eloise Moore Stroughter, who preceded him in death. Raised in the Catholic faith, starting at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Dallas, he was a faithful Catholic and Lector. He was also a dedicated member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Duncanville, Texas. Ira received his formal education at Jesuit College Preparatory School and the University of Dallas where he studied mathematics and economics. Ira’s father and uncles owned the famed Green Parrot Restaurant. Following in their footsteps, he also was an entrepreneur having started the Cajun Gourmet, a catering business which allowed him to run food concession stands at the State Fair of Texas for several years. Later, when computer technology started to advance, he added a new company to his arsenal, Digital Source Integrators, LLC which assisted businesses with computer needs. He leaves his wife, Sheila, who loved him for 28 years; and daughter, Shanese Brown.
Ronald Logan Grubbs ’66
Ron Grubbs of Dallas passed away July 15, 2018. After graduating from Jesuit High School he studied at University of Texas at Austin, receiving his Bachelor of Science from the school of Behavioral Sciences in 1971. He fell in love with Geology in an elective course during his senior year and went on to complete his degree and graduate studies in Geosciences from University of Texas at Dallas. Ron’s professional career as a petroleum geologist allowed him to build enduring friendships with individuals on every continent. During his tenure as Senior Geologist at Degolyer and MacNaughton, he travelled to Far East Asia throughout the 1990s, and more recently delivered projects in Europe and Central Asia, especially Russia. He was active in professional associations, serving the American Association of Petroleum Geologists on the Advisory Board and as the President of the Energy Minerals division. He maintained local professional certifications and served as President of the Dallas Geological Society. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn; three children, Louise Crooks, Gretchen Hanner and Alex Grubbs; parents, Mary Catherine and Ernest Logan; six grandchildren. He is also survived by sister, Nora; brothers, Donald and John. He was preceded in death by his brother, Ernest.
Mark Andrew Caffo ’72
Mark Caffo of Carrollton, Texas, passed away on Aug. 25, 2018. Born in Dallas, he graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington with a degree in finance. Mark had a long career in security systems and engineering. In October 2000, he married the love of his life, Donna Burch Caffo, and they enjoyed every moment of their 18 years of marriage. Mark had a diverse range of interests. He liked fast things, including his Harley in his younger years, and most recently his 2016 Dodge Challenger Hellcat named Lizzie. Mark had a lifelong passion for cats, rescuing his first kitten as a young child, to adopting and caring for numerous cats throughout his life. He traveled extensively throughout Mexico, finding his home away from home on a little island named Isla Mujeres. Here Mark was inspired to turn an interest in photography into a part-time business. Mark was a member of Irving Bible Church for 18 years, volunteering in several ministries during that time. He is survived by wife, Donna; brother, Gary Caffo (Kristin); sister, Pam Edwards; and children, Nickolaus and Christine Nimnicht.
Craig Steven Nix ’75
Craig Steven Nix, affectionately known as “Bubba” passed away June 20, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. Bubba was born in Dallas to the late Buddy and Bettye (Taylor) Nix. He graduated from Jesuit College Preparatory School and then attended Texas Tech University where he played baseball from 1976-1977. In 1979 he married Michelle Fillingim in Lubbock. Bubba loved watching the Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers, and Texas Tech sports. He had a passion for hunting, fishing in Colorado, and spending time with his family. He was a manager in the car business in Lubbock for over 30 years. Bubba is survived by his loving wife, Michelle; children, Tiffany Snyder (Martin), Cole Nix (Sarah), and Tye Nix; grandchildren, Holden and Hayes Snyder, Logan and Cash Nix; brother, David Benedict (Candy); and sisters, Jan Reynolds, and Jill McGinnis (Brian).
Angelo E. Romagosa ’77
Angelo Romagosa joined his heavenly Father on July 7, 2018, at the age of 59. He is survived by his beloved wife, Patricia Romagosa; mother, Angela Romagosa; children, Nicholas, Michael, and Daniel; daughter-in-law, Michelle Romagosa; and sisters, Marian Romagosa and Lisette Smyrnios. His life was characterized by selfless service to not only his family but everyone he crossed paths with. He generously served the El Paso community as a physician who fostered genuine interest in his patients. He loved his family tremendously and worked tirelessly to ensure their wellbeing. Angelo was a remarkable story teller, and he always had a way of capturing audiences with his vivid conversations. His legacy will live on through his beautiful wife, children, and through all those whose lives were touched by his own. Earth lost a wonderful soul and heaven gained an angel.
Thomas Wayne Hanley ’78
Thomas Hanley passed away on July 6, 2018, in Dallas. He was born in Dallas to Joseph and Madeleine Hanley in 1959. A graphical illustrator at Raytheon for 32 years, he also was an avid aviation and space enthusiast. Thomas was a strong supporter of the SpaceX program and a member of the NASA space flight blog. He built and flew remote control planes and was a member of the Richardson Radio Control Club. A member of the Dallas Marine Aquarium Society, he was a discus fish breeder. Thomas was one of a kind; highly intelligent, an “Apple Wizard,” funny, and kind to everyone. Thomas is survived by his sisters, Deborah Rothermel and Laurie Cronan; brothers, Mike Hanley and Bill Hanley.
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Alfred Ramos ’78
Alfred Ramos passed away peacefully on June 29, 2018 surrounded by friends and family at the age of 59. He graduated from Holy Trinity Catholic School, Jesuit College Preparatory School, and attended the University of Texas at Austin. He is survived by his parents, Daniel and Clementina Ramos; aunt, Mary Peterson; sister, Anna Pace; brother, Roque Ramos; son, Payton Ramos; and two grandsons, Noah and Jaxon. He also leaves behind numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins from the Ramos, Manzanares, and Rodriguez families.
Charles Kevin LaDue ’79
Kevin LaDue passed away on Oct. 29, 2018. Born in Dallas, he attended St. Rita Catholic School, graduated from Jesuit College Preparatory School, and obtained a BA in psychology from SMU in 1983. He was a member of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity and was honored to be the “Peruna Runner” for SMU during the 1981 and 1982 football seasons. Kevin devoted his entire professional career to the family business, Rochester Gauges, Inc. and Gas Equipment Company of Dallas. Kevin’s love for the family business increased each passing year and he devoted himself to leaving behind a successful and stable organization for the future. Kevin was an ardent football fan, rooting for his Dallas Cowboys and SMU Mustangs, and he was a deadeye shot with a shotgun and rifle. He enjoyed skiing, golfing, and scuba diving with his best friends. Kevin adored his family, and despite his fading energy as he battled leukemia, he made every effort to be involved in his twins’ activities. Kevin is survived by his mother, Dorothy Demarest LaDue; wife of 22 years, Amy Burt LaDue; children Katie LaDue and Jack Richard LaDue; and siblings Suzanne LaDue, Jack Richard LaDue, and Barbara LaDue. Kevin was preceded in death by his father, Jack Whyte LaDue.
Scott Allen Soignier ’89
Scott Soignier passed away Oct. 21, 2018. After graduating from Jesuit Dallas, he received his BA in history from SMU. In 1997, Scott married the love of his life, Missie Bell Soignier, and moved to Shreveport the next year. His larger than life personality and infectious smile could fill up the whole room. He was a good friend to all that knew him. Scott loved to travel to the mountains, national parks, the beach, and was a certified scuba diver. He loved watching and coaching his
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boys in all sports, but primarily baseball. Scott coached the golf team at St. Mark’s, and led them to a state championship all three years. Scott was the Vice President of Commercial Lending with Business First Bank. He was an active member of St. Mark’s Cathedral and was very involved with the Boy Scouts of America Norwela Council. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Missie Bell Soignier; two sons, Beckett Allen Soignier and William Borden Soignier; parents, Cheryl and Wayne Soignier; brother, Christopher Allen Soignier (Tiffany).
Dorian Leon Griffin ’97
Dorian Griffin passed away Aug. 17, 2018. Dorian accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and was baptized at Calvary Temple Baptist Church in Dallas. After graduating from Jesuit Dallas he attended Austin College in Sherman, Texas, completing course work as a pre-med honors biology student. Dorian attended the summer multicultural medical education program at Vanderbilt University and studied French at SMU. As a child, Dorian grew up attending Oak Cliff Presbyterian Church where he completed his confirmation. As an adult, he became an active member at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship. He enjoyed witnessing and evangelizing the Gospel of Jesus Christ through street ministry. Dorian enjoyed sharing time with family and friends. Throughout his life, he won trophies and awards in tennis, soccer, and ran track. Dorian often displayed himself as a peacemaker and protector of his loved ones. He is survived by his mother, Fannell Griffin; father, David Griffin; and loving sister, Charlene Griffin.
Matthew Allen Saadidin ’08
Matthew Allen Saadidin, 28 years old, of Richardson, Texas passed away on Aug. 14, 2018. He was born in Garland, Texas on Feb. 14, 1990. Matthew graduated from Jesuit College Preparatory School and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in biology from the University of Texas at Dallas. He had a career as a technician, and had a passion for music, astronomy, and traveling. Matthew is survived by his sister, Michelle Saadidin; parents, Issa and Suzanne Saadidin.
COCKTAILS AT CHRISTMAS Over 250 young alums from
Jesuit Dallas and Ursuline met up at the British Beverage Company (BBC) to visit with new and old friends.
Continued from page 48 Colin Watson ’05 and wife, Kerri, are happy to announce that William Thomas Watson was born healthy and happy on Sept. 26, 2018! Sibling, Vivian (3), is a proud big sister. See photo on page 40. Joe Ackels ’07 attended Spring Hill College in Mobile, Ala. where he met his wife, Hannah Ackels. He graduated from Texas A&M University School of Law and is currently practicing at the law firm Ackels & Ackels, LLP. Their first child, Joseph E. Ackels, III was born on Dec. 19, 2017. Joseph Carrier ’07 and Kristen Schaefer celebrated their wedding in Houston with family and friends on April 29, 2018. The happy couple has moved from Houston to Frederick, Md. to Augusta, Ga., where they now currently reside. See photo page 45. Andrew Douglas ’09 founded The Douglas Law Office, PLLC, representing injured federal workers
on their workers compensation claims with the Department of Labor.
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Anthony Campise ’11 married Grace Meyer (UA ’11), his prom date senior year at Jesuit, on Nov. 11, 2018 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Dallas. See photo page 45. Ross Thompson ’11 is practicing as a mixed animal veterinarian in Wichita Falls, Texas at Simmons and Harlan Veterinary Clinic. John-Michael Rogers ’13 was promoted to assistant director of admissions at Spring Hill College. Denis Alexander ’14 is back in Dallas after graduating from the University of Notre Dame with degrees in marketing and Spanish. He lives in Uptown and is working in corporate marketing for EssilorLuxottica, the world’s largest producer of eyeglass lenses and frames.
Aidan Johnston ’13 (C) graduated in sports marketing from Ole Miss while also working for the Rebels’ football program. This past May, he accepted a role as the running back/linebacker coach for Gunnison High School in Colorado, after spending the year prior coaching at Charlotte Country Day School, N.C. and working with the Carolina Panthers. Johnston also works a day job with locallybased, adventure-travel hospitality company, Eleven Experience, in Crested Butte, Colo.
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JT Mix ’17 a freshman at Augustana University in Sioux Falls, S.D. won the 2018 NCAA DII Baseball National Championship. The Vikings finished with a record of 52-9 capturing the school’s first national title in baseball. Augustana defeated Columbus State 3-2 in the championship game with JT having the game—winning RBI. Mix was named All-Tournament Second Baseman. Members of the Jesuit Class of 2017, Nick Thresher (L) and John Michael Trevino are roommates at The University of Texas at Austin. Andrew Chittoor ’14 graduated in May from Villanova University and is employed as an investment banking analyst at Barclays in New York City. Cesar Lopez ’14 has been accepted into the Disney College internship program.
Mateo Means ’17 was selected to be a member of the Team USA Texas Special Olympics squad that competed in the first-ever Unified Cup — a 24team tournament that celebrated the 50th anniversary of Special Olympics. “It was a great experience for me but was even more amazing for the athletes with intellectual disabilities. They had the time of their lives.”
Fellow at Christ Church, Rochester. He was featured this year playing the renowned 1928 E.M. Skinner pipe organ at First Presbyterian Church and appeared as a guest soloist in the 2018 East Texas Pipe Organ Festival.
Alex Kurilecz ’16 visited his friend and former classmate Greg Ian ’17 in Tokyo, Japan where he attends Sophia University. This past fall, Alex began his semester abroad at SLU Madrid in Spain. Henry Webb ’16 is studying organ performance at The Eastman School of Music. He also serves as a Vandelinder
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