Winter 2011
What It Means To Be Jesuit
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WELCOME to Jesuit Today. From the fireworks greeting fans at the stadium opening pictured on the front cover to its last page, this issue is a celebration of community. We share with you all the ways that homecoming festivities reunited alumni and brought students together. Father Postell and President-Elect Mike Earsing share their insights and vision for the future. We bid farewell to Father Jack Deeves, S.J. and fill you in on alumni, students, faculty, families and friends working on behalf of Jesuit and the broader community. In “What It Means To Be Jesuit” we look at the worldwide Jesuit community and how its guiding principles influence Jesuit Dallas. We take a look at the beautiful new
Rev. Philip S. Postell, S.J. President Michael A. Earsing Principal Rev. Francis W. Huete, S.J. Rector of the Jesuit Community David C. Berend Vice President & CFO Charles E. Vinson II Vice President of Institutional Advancement Managing Editor, Jesuit Today SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES Chairman: Charles M. Young Trustees: Edwin S. Bell, Jr.; Michael A. Earsing; Rev. Raymond Fitzgerald, S.J.; James B. Harris; John F. Hubach; Rev. Francis W. Huete, S.J.; Joseph V. Hughes, Jr. ’71; Cheryl L. Joyner; Rev. T.J. Martinez, S.J.; Daniel Moen; Rick J. O’Brien ’82; Rev. Philip S. Postell, S.J.; Rev. Anthony G. Rauschuber, S.J.; Michael S. Rawlings JESUIT FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES Chairman: John F. Hubach Trustees: J.D. Dell; Mark D. Godvin; William P. Hanley ‘75; Maureen B. Kuntz; Dennis M. Lynch ’87; Michael J. Marz; Thomas M. Melsheimer ‘79; Lynette Mentesana; Joseph C. Murphy, Jr.; Scot W. O’Brien ‘78; Rev. Philip S. Postell, S.J.; Phineas W. Stubbs, Jr. ’77; Charles E. Vinson II; John A. Wensinger ‘77; Carol B. Wright; Charles M. Young
ADVANCEMENT STAFF B.J. Antes Senior Director of Development Rick Burns Communications Associate Colleen Cunningham Director of Communications/Community Relations Jan Deck Celebration Auction Jessica Harbin Director of Annual Giving Rosann Mack Communications Associate Chris McCarville Director of Alumni Relations
stadium and all the campus
Maureen Nawalaniec Accountant
improvements completed or
Liza O’Connor, J.D. Executive Director, Jesuit Foundation
underway, which are only possible through the support
Lisa Thompson Administrative Assistant/ Events Coordinator
of our generous community.
Rhonda White Director of Advancement Services
Finally, we bring you news of alumni close to home and around the world who remain an important part of our community.
Jesuit Today is published for alumni, parents and friends by the Advancement Office. Design/Production Laura Delin Wilson, fit to print Printing John Munoz ’78
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Message from the President
Table of Contents
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Message from the President President Elect
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News & Notes What It Means To Be Jesuit Summary Annual Report Campus Transformations
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Class Notes
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In Memoriam
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What Inspires You?
The last Sunday of the liturgical cycle every year is the feast of Christ the King. “King” is an interesting concept because in many ways it exposes the confusion that grips many Christians as they try to understand the quest for meaning in life. Christ the King approaches the mystery of Christ as a leader, as a messiah, as a king, as an influential person. But the kind of message that these words deliver is almost ambiguous. The message certainly is not purely political, at least not in the deepest sense. It is hardly military and down deep it is not self-serving. But what Christ the leader does is to bring to people their satisfaction for meaning. So what is it that we want in life? Do we want a guarantee of material prosperity? Well, within the last two years we have found that monetary dream can be elusive. Do we want perpetual good health? For someone who has experienced the recent death of a friend or a life-threatening disease himself, one knows just how fleeting that desire can be. Does one desire the perfect family—full of support, consistency, and love? The problem is that people are human and can make their own choices, choices which are sometimes characterized by greed, ignorance, or selfishness. It is interesting to note that when Jesus described Himself, He used the words Son of Man. And when He referred to Himself as a King, He deflected it with the response “My kingdom is not of this world.” Kings as a matter of fact lorded over their subjects, which Jesus reminded us in an earlier verse. So Jesus always had to correct the impression of His audience, who were looking for the political, military, and materialistic implications of messiah-ship. We can easily disparage the blindness of Jesus’ first audience, who were looking for the political trappings of a messiah. But in our quest for happiness we can be just as short-sighted and postpone, delay, or ignore the true hunger within the personalities of all of us. We can misread the thirst in our families for simple time and presence. We can misunderstand the distractions of high school adolescents who, on a school night, will stay up and attend the first showing of a Harry Potter movie only to find the next day full of drowsiness and bad feelings. When I read the dreams and ambitions expressed by our new president in the interview on the next page, I know he is on the right track. He is not distracted by materialistic concerns. And if he is sometimes distracted by the cost of education, I am convinced that he is ultimately guided by the effort that quenches the thirst for meaning in every student. So he will hire faculty that are driven by the Jesuit mission and he will direct the school to focus its priorities on the mission of Jesus to be for others. In other words, the Jesuit school of the future will not be driven by an educational enterprise to help its graduates earn more money—but rather, to follow the leadership of Jesus, the King on His throne of the cross, in service of others. In a nutshell, that is the lesson of Christ the King. In a nutshell that is the lesson of a Jesuit education.
MISSION STATEMENT Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas offers young men an excellent, Catholic education in the classical Jesuit tradition with the purpose of forming a community of men of high moral principles and service to others.
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President-Elect Earsing
On Mike Earsing’s elevation to president-elect, Rev. Philip Postell, S.J. commented, “Mike shines in comparison with other candidates. I personally am thoroughly satisfied.”
Following the announcement that he would succeed Rev. Philip Postell, S.J. as president of Jesuit Dallas in June 2011, Mike Earsing reflected on the upcoming transition. Q: What do you think about becoming the thirteenth president of Jesuit Dallas? A: It is an honor to take the reins from Father Postell, a colleague, mentor and friend whom I have known since 1980. While it will be a challenge to follow such a vibrant man, I expect the transition to be smooth since we are both driven by the same mission. I’m not sure what this means but it is interesting to note that both Father Postell and I served as what used to be called the “prefect of discipline.” Q: How will your role as president be different than your role as principal? A: The new role will allow me to have a broader perspective and to be more of an idea generator. I hope to get out of my office more because I will not have the same faculty responsibilities. While I will not be signing kids’ excuse notes, I might have more time to have a cup of coffee with students and faculty. Q: What do you believe are the greatest challenges facing Jesuit Dallas? A: First, let me state that Jesuit Dallas’ constituents really understand and support the school’s mission, so I am optimistic that we can face all these challenges successfully. I believe these are challenges all Jesuit schools will face. First, the rising cost of private education will require creative solutions. Second, in the prevailing culture of “what’s in it for me?” it will be difficult to hire faculty who are driven by the Jesuit mission. Third, meeting the public demands on private schools, including curriculum requirements, will draw resources in directions we might not
“While I will not be signing kids’ excuse notes, I might have more time to have a cup of coffee with students and faculty.”
otherwise choose. Fourth, the disparity in elementary education will test our ability to serve students who come to us with vastly different levels of preparation. Finally, on a broader level, we must leverage Jesuit education to help people see past the polarization of society to work together toward real goals. Philip S. Postell, S.J. Q: How will you choose the next principal of Jesuit Dallas? President, Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas A: I have assembled a search committee—including current parents, alumni, faculty, and parents of alumni—that is evaluating external and internal candidates. today winter 2011
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In Memory of Jack Deeves, S.J. Father John Francis “Jack” Deeves, S.J., longtime beloved member of the Jesuit community, passed away on October 16 at age 82. Father Deeves came to Jesuit Dallas in 1979, where he taught physics and counseled students. In later years, he shared his kind spirit and teaching skill at Ursuline Academy. Father Deeves had been a Jesuit for 65 years and a priest for 52 years. Generations of students from both Jesuit and Ursuline paid tribute at Father Deeves’ funeral, a man of whom Rev. Philip Postell said, ““I can’t think of a guy who more enjoyed his job as a priest than Jack Deeves.” Memorials may be made to The Jesuits, 710 Baronne St., Suite B, New Orleans, La. 70113.
Jesuit seniors journeyed to Nicaragua, where they dug an irrigation and water delivery system that supplies clean water to homes, worked in a home for abandoned handicapped children, and visited a care center for the elderly homeless. The trip launches Jesuit’s long-term partnership initiatives in Central America.
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Following a pregame tailgate party that concluded with a fireworks display, players and fans enjoyed the beautiful new Jesuit Stadium. The game began with the toss of a commemorative Stadium Opening coin that will be auctioned at the Celebration Auction.
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Alumni Retreat Chris Lowney, author of best-selling books including Heroic Leadership and Heroic Living brings his experience as a former Jesuit seminarian and a managing partner at JP Morgan and Company to lead the Jesuit Dallas alumni retreat at Montserrat Jesuit Retreat House February 26-27. For information contact Chris McCarville at cmccarville@ jesuitcp.org.
The 2010 Distinguished Alumnus honoree, Dr. Bob Morgan ’71, shared his life lessons with the student body and encouraged the boys to see opportunities in disappointments. Shown here (L-R) Rev. Philip Postell, S.J., Steve Koch, David Berend, Bob Morgan, Mike Earsing and Chuck Vinson before Morgan flipped the homecoming game coin. today winter 2011
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Christmas Bazaar
Ranger Day
Sponsored by JWA, the Christmas Bazaar brought Santa for his annual visit as well as more than a hundred vendors and thousands of shoppers to raise funds for Jesuit.
The class of 2014 went all out in the chariot races, a highlight of Homecoming’s Ranger Day.
ArtQuest
Adopt-a-Family
The tenth anniversary ArtQuest gala attracted a record crowd in support of the Jesuit Dallas Museum. Pictured is “Arabella”, the winning piece in the juried art show. The photograph, by Sharon NeelBagley, becomes a permanent piece in the museum’s collection.
The Jesuit community shared the Christmas spirit with 130 families in need. Sponsored by the Alumni Association and JWA, this annual tradition unites alumni, students, parents, faculty and staff.
Class of 1978 Reunites to Serve
Clint Black Headlines Homecoming 2010 Before entertaining a sell-out homecoming concert crowd, Clint Black met Kelly and Kevin Bauer ’90, who bought a custom guitar autographed by the singer. The guitar was donated by current parent Ben McCall of Red Dirt Guitars.
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Class of 1978 alumni from Jesuit Dallas and Ursuline Academy joined together to choose the menu, shop, cook and serve more than eighty clients at the Ronald McDonald House in Dallas.
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Traynor Café Dedication Dedicating the cafeteria in memory of Patrick Traynor ’59, (L-R) Mike Earsing, Fred Donahue and Jack Fitzsimmons joined Traynor’s sons Chris, Dennis ’87 and Steve Traynor.
JWA Man for Others Luncheon Man for Others award recipients Matt Mills ’13, Nick Brown ’12, and Kevin Fitzsimmons ’11 joined Father Postell and Mike Earsing at the JWA luncheon held in their honor.
Challenge Drive The 2010 Parents’ Challenge Drive raised a record-setting $815,000, which benefits every student. A testament to our community’s belief in the mission of the school, 95% of families participated in the drive and all four classes topped $200,000 in donations. Past Challenge Drive chairmen joined Father Postell as 2010 Chairman Stan Bradshaw turned over the reins to Kevin Bartholomew for 2011.
Phonathon 2010 Hundreds of alumni spent the November 2010 Phonathon week calling their classmates to build the endowment for current and future students. At the end of the week, more than $400,000 had been raised with more to come in the following months.
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Jesuit Foundation Award Mary Lee and Fritz Duda received the Patrick H. Koch, S.J. Award from Chairman of the Jesuit Foundation John Hubach and Rev. Philip Postell, S.J. in recognition of their support of Jesuit Dallas.
Foundation Welcomes New Board Members The Jesuit Foundation welcomes Tom Melsheimer ’79 and Phin Stubbs, Jr. ’77 to the board. In addition to being alumni, both are parents of graduates or current students. Melsheimer brings an extensive legal background while Stubbs brings a depth of investment insight.
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Admiral Visits Campus Admiral Patrick Walsh ’73, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet—shown with (L-R) Spencer Adamson ’11 and Nick Baker ’11—visited with students and faculty. A gift from Admiral Walsh—a blueprint from the Battle of Midway with notations written by Texan Chester Nimitz—is on display in the Information Commons.
Doing More for Jesuit Raising more than $200,000 for Jesuit Dallas students through endowment, athletics and alumni activities, The Magis presented by Legacy Texas Bank brought 240 golfers out on a beautiful fall day. Supported by 124 student and adult volunteers and dozens of sponsors, the tournament sent players home with fabulous prizes including trips to the Caribbean and San Francisco.
A Winning Hand Bobby Valek ’12, who finished third in the Father-Son Casino tournament, congratulates secondplace finisher Vince Carver. The Celebration Auction event supports the Jesuit endowment.
Alumni Service Awards In recognition of their exceptional service to Jesuit, The Jesuit Alumni Association presented Diana and German Oliver with the Brother Marital O. Lapeyre, S.J. Award. For faithfully representing the spirit of a Man for Others, John Ledford ’90 and Jeff Libby ’96 received the Father Robert A. Tynan, S.J. Award.
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“The development of the student’s intellectual capacity is the school’s most characteristic part. However, this development will be defective and even dangerous unless it is strengthened and completed by the training of the will and the formation of the character.”
men and women do not separate themselves from the world. Rather, they embrace all of God’s creation and know that God continues to work in the world. At Jesuit Dallas, the curriculum and the broad array of clubs and activities in which students participate are designed to encourage students to engage with the world. From literature, math, science, music, art, athletics, community service, spiritual and social activities to service and exploration trips around the world, Jesuit Dallas students are actively involved. Rugby coach and Assistant Director of Community Service Anthony Mattacchione explains that, to extend teamwork beyond the field, each athletic team participates in community service “learning life lessons like the importance of sharing and finding meaning beyond athletic success.” Senior counselor Jack Fitzsimmons ’76 leads a trip to El Paso, where he challenges students to gain an appreciation for the complexity of immigration issues and realize how they can have an impact. Sheryl Row takes her English students to art museums, the Freedman’s Cemetery, Old City Park, a former plantation and other locations to help them “be aware of the city and the world, to reflect on what they’ve seen, and to ask themselves what they can do.”
—RATIO STUDIORUM [GUIDE TO JESUIT EDUCATION] 1599
What It Means To Be Jesuit While Jesuit Dallas was founded in 1942, the school’s story actually begins in 1534, when seven college students in Paris committed their lives to the service of God. The Society of Jesus founded by Saint Ignatius and his companions does not withdraw from the world, and this view inspires the Jesuit approach to education. To a Jesuit educator, the purpose of education
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is preparation for life, not only this life but everlasting life. Jesuit Dallas is blessed by faculty and staff who understand and are committed to this mission—whose life’s work is the formation of young men. Central to Jesuit spirituality is finding God in all things. In practice, this means that Jesuit
Jesuit spirituality understands that the exploration of faith and reason are mutually compatible and mutually affirming. From the beginning of the Jesuit order, Ignatius and his followers sought the best possible education for themselves and their followers. Theirs was not a faith that relied on ignorance, but one that blossomed in the fullness of understanding and knowledge. Jesuiteducated men and women were the first to detect Saturn’s rings. Jesuit scientists include Grimaldi, who discovered the diffraction of light, and Boscovich, who is the father of atomic theory. Jesuits believe that genuine faith must be comprehensive and cannot flourish in isolation from the totality of
God’s creation. So Jesuit Dallas students are encouraged to question, explore and understand their faith while also developing content mastery of all academic disciplines. Paraphrasing Euclid’s assertion that the laws of nature are the mathematical thoughts of God, math teacher Andrew Dondis teaches students “the beauty of creation and mathematics has God at its origin.” Science department co-chair Julie Carver explains, “Students grow to appreciate God’s hand in the elegance of the design of a molecule, and the biodiversity of insects.” In his Behavioral Ecology class, Todd Gruninger, Ph.D. ’98 helps students understand how faith without understanding of science is vulnerable, and knowledge of science without a basis in faith is incomplete. For example, a purely biological view asserts that humans are incapable of truly unselfish behavior, while an understanding of faith explains how altruism is actually in a person’s best interest. Informed with both faith and knowledge, students are prepared to explore moral and ethical issues.
“The best things about any school are not what is said about it, but what is lived out by its alumni.” -- PETER-HANS KOVENBACH, S.J., TWENTY-NINTH SUPERIOR GENERAL OF THE SOCIETY OF JESUS
Jesuit spirituality affirms the dignity of every human being, realized in community. Because each person is created in the image of God, any form of oppression harms the human community and our relationship with God. At Jesuit Dallas, this precept guides the interaction of faculty, students and the continued
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community. Kay Frigo, who was the only woman on the faculty when she came to Jesuit leaders in faith, science, Dallas in 1969, realized that her role as an medicine, government, educator went beyond teaching Latin and took particular interest in helping students service, law, the arts, develop healthy relationships. A product of journalism, business and more, the following Jesuit education herself, Frigo has stayed in teaching for more than 50 years because of men and women her commitment to “teaching students how benefitted from a Jesuit to treat others lovingly and with respect.” She education created a senior-level Christian Relationships Pope Benedict XIV class and helped establish the first Senior William F. Buckley Community Days as well as the Community Tom Clancy Service and Social Justice Program—one of Mary Higgins Clark the first such programs in the nation and the Bill Clinton largest in the state of Texas— which formalizes Charles de Gaulle the school’s commitment to service. Jesuit Antoine de Saint-Exupery alumni continue to help their fellow man. Rene Descartes Arthur Conan Doyle From Robert Spencer ’96, who recently Avery Dulles travelled to Nicaragua to serve the needy with Geraldine Ferraro a group of current students, to Bill Sladek ’78, Vicente Fox whose steady support of the vulnerable never Richard Harris fails, Jesuit Dallas alumni are Men for Others Alfred Hitchcock for life. James Joyce In addition to countless
John Kerry Vince Lombardi Peter Lynch Gabriel Garcia Marquez Moliere Charles Osgood Joe Paterno Oscar Romero Pope Paul VI Pope Pius XI Pope Pius XII Peter Paul Rubens Tim Russert Antonin Scalia Don Shula Clarence Thomas Pierre Elliott Trudeau Voltaire Denzel Washington
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A Jesuit-inspired life is open to dialogue. The early Jesuits were missionaries, who incorporated knowledge and truth from varied cultures and traditions. A Jesuit education emerged that integrates letters, rhetoric, mathematics, science, geography and spiritual formation. The breadth of Jesuit achievement is evidenced by centuries of alumni of Jesuit schools who are among the most accomplished in their fields. Some known to popular culture include authors James Joyce and Arthur Conan Doyle, artist Peter Paul Rubens, director Alfred Hitchcock, Hall of Fame coach Vince Lombardi and actor Denzel Washington. Like the hundreds of Jesuit secondary schools, colleges and universities around the world, Jesuit Dallas belongs to a community dedicated to the belief that a high quality education is a path to a meaningful life of leadership and service. The faculty, staff and supporters of Jesuit Dallas are committed to developing each student to his fullest potential to become a leader equipped to transform society.
SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT of
JESUIT COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL OF DALLAS and
JESUIT COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL OF DALLAS FOUNDATION
For The Year Ended June 30, 2010
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
JESUIT COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL OF DALLAS FINANCIAL REPORT
For the years ended June 30, 2010 and June 30, 2009
For the year ended June 30, 2010
2010 ASSETS
Financial Highlights •
During the 2010-2011 academic year, Jesuit Dallas granted more than $1,881,000 in financial assistance to 282 students, who represent 26.5% of the student body. The average financial aid grant was 59.5% of tuition.
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Annual net operating income of approximately $1,000,000 from the Jesuit Dallas-owned retail properties located at 12300 and 12370 Inwood Road is utilized to reduce the acquisition debt. The retail investments have no financial impact on the school.
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Total consolidated assets of the school approximate $86.3 million, which includes retail property investments and the beneficial interest of the Jesuit Foundation and the Jesuit Dallas Museum reflected in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position.
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The school’s consolidated debt of $10.4 million is offset by $5.0 million in cash that yields a greater return than the interest cost on the debt.
Revenues
General Instructional Maintenance Other 5.9% 6.3% 4.6% Depreciation & Amortization 6.7%
Foundation Distribution 9.9%
Athletics 4.2% Investment Income 2.7% Auxiliary Activities 2.4% Other Income 1.4%
Athletics 4.2%
Interest Expense 2.1% Auxiliary Activities 2.0%
Challenge Drive 5.3%
Cash and cash equivalents Pledges receivable–net Receivable from Jesuit Foundation Tuition and miscellaneous receivables Deferred costs Prepaid expenses Property and equipment–net Beneficial interest in net assets of the Jesuit Foundation Beneficial interest in net assets of the Jesuit Dallas Museum Other Assets Total Assets LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Long-term debt Advance receipts for tuition Funds held for others Accrued interest payable Accounts payable and accrued expenses Total Liabilities
Operating Revenues and Expenses Operating Revenues by Source
Net Assets Unrestricted Temporarily restricted Jesuit Foundation Jesuit Dallas Museum Total Net Assets Total Liabilities and Net Assets
Salaries & Benefits 68.2%
Expenses Use of Operating Expenses
$
16,277,901 7,945,898 40,371 275,143 81,574 145,137 30,804,882 30,246,671 369,165 134,245
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15,215,816 9,280,288 378,410 202,294 86,128 121,715 29,193,521 27,590,332 346,351 184,245
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86,320,987
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82,599,100
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10,453,660 2,567,940 197,467 145,697 684,368 14,049,132
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10,775,097 2,565,856 152,438 150,350 742,196 14,385,937
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25,388,054 16,267,966 30,246,671 369,164 72,271,855 86,320,987
23,122,423 17,154,057 27,590,332 346,351 68,213,163 82,599,100
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This data is summarized from the school’s financial statements. Consolidated audited financial statements are available at jesuitcp.org.
Contributions - $4.26 Million
(gifts and pledges)
Percentage Increase in Tuition
Boards 2.7% Other 2.5% Friends 2.7% Tuition & fees 74.1%
2009
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Parents of Grads 14.9%
Corporations and Foundations 23%
Alumni 27.4%
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6.22%
5.96%
6.02%
5.37% 4.63% 3.98%
3 2 Current Parents 26.8%
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Annual Tuition
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JESUIT FOUNDATION FINANCIAL REPORT CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION For the years ended June 30, 2010 and 2009
2010 ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents Pledges receivable, net Investments Funds held in trust by others and other assets Total Assets
2009
$
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Liabilities Amounts payable to and invested for JCPS Accounts payable and other liabilities Total Liabilities Net Assets Unrestricted Temporarily restricted Permanently restricted Total Net Assets Total Liabilities and Net Assets
264,103 3,976,794 26,317,969 529,754 $ 31,088,620
$
2,437,608 4,053,623 21,889,196 468,631 $ 28,849,058
$
$
757,998 83,951 841,949
4,467,541 793,355 24,985,775 30,246,671 $ 31,088,620
1,020,421 238,305 1,258,726
3,759,578 354,864 23,475,890 27,590,332 $ 28,849,058
This data is summarized from the Foundation’s financial statements. Consolidated audited financial statements are available at jesuitcp.org.
Campus Transformations Campus improvements made possible by the
access throughout, the Information Commons
We Are Jesuit campaign continue. Consistent
offers flexibility to meet all student study needs.
with the goal of developing the whole person, two recently completed projects focus on different aspects of the Jesuit experience. The Information Commons supports academics while the stadium supports athletics. Both support the building of community.
Asset Allocation June 30, 2010
Growth in Total Net Assets and Distribution ASSETS
Private Equity 21.8%
Domestic Equity 24.5%
$1.6 $20.0 $1.4
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2009
2010
900 square-foot press box and elevated continued
$1.0
are filling the new Information Commons in record numbers. The traditional library houses
upholstered reading chairs. Another area
Cash 17.6%
International Equity 9.9%
$1.2
2007
new Field Turf Duraspine ProÂŽ playing field, a
environment furnished with a fireplace and
$10.0
2006
seating for approximately 6,000 spectators, a
the remaining printed works in a warm-hued
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22 Homecoming Game. The stadium features
collaborating on a group project, students $2.0
$30.0
stadium was completed in time for the October
club chair, conducting online research, or
(in millions)
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Whether reading fireside in a comfortable
Meeting student athletic needs, the new
Fixed Income 16.0%
Long/ Short Equity 10.2%
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spectator plazas. Other structures include
as well as neighbors. The project meets the
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new restrooms and concession stands on the southern end of the stadium. Light and sound equipment improves the experience for fans
competition in football, soccer, rugby, track, lacrosse, cheerleading and band. Almost all other teams use the stadium field for conditioning and training. While these renovations—like the new classrooms, counseling offices, and Hughes Hall student commons that were completed earlier—do much to improve the Jesuit experience, additional projects are being planned to ensure we continue to meet our
will echo the architecture of the Terry Center
Chris Lattanzio ’81 was one of the winners of the 2010 Henderson Art Project (HAP). His Yellow Rose outdoor sculpture will be displayed for 2 years at 2026 Henderson Ave. in Dallas.
Three Jesuit classmates who entered religious life were reunited after Mass at the Class of 1970 Reunion. (L-R) Deacon Tim Muldoon, Rev. Ed Owens, OSST, and Deacon Jerry Little.
and improve the appearance of campus. Construction is expected to last into the fall of 2011.
students’ needs. In December, we broke
These projects and others to come are funded
ground for a structure that will house new
by the community’s generous support of the
locker rooms, coaches’ offices and athletic
We Are Jesuit campaign. To participate in
training facilities. Occupying the footprint
the campaign, please visit www.jesuitcp.org/
of the old locker rooms, the new building
WeAreJesuit. Thank you for your support.
1960s
1940s Martin Drew ’48 continues as a third-degree member of the Knights of Colum-bus. If any man 18 or older wishes to join the KC, please contact Martin. He will make sure you get the information needed. “I’ll be happy to give any group a lecture on the history of the Knights of Columbus.” Jim McCaffrey ’48 is recuperating from treatment for non-metastatic prostate cancer. His son, James H. II, is buying a larger home and he will be at the new address soon. Jim continues his work as a lector and Eucharistic Minister at St. Mary’s Church in Rosamond, CA.
1950s After being appointed to the Dallas Civil Service Board, Dyke Turner ’56 is a judge on the Civil Service Court. Retired from the Dallas Morning News for 11 years, he continues to show his 1957 and 1961 Corvettes at auto shows. “Retirement is great!” For six years, Tony Levatino ’58 has been the managing director of the Holy Trinity Center at Holy Trinity
Catholic Church. In addition, he is the president of Friends of Holy Trinity Catholic School, a 501c3 nonprofit that supports the school. Chairman of the Victory Campaign for Kappa Sigma Fraternity, Texas Tech chapter, he was named their 2009 Man of the Year. “I attended Jesuit for three years and did not graduate with my class but I’ve attended all the reunions, including the 50th.” Earlier this year, Jim Burnham ’59 was inducted as a member of the American College of Trial Lawyers. The American College of Trial Lawyers is composed of the best of the trial bar from the U.S. and Canada. Fellowship in the College is extended by invitation only and only after careful investigation. Lawyers must have a minimum of 15 years of trial experience before they can be considered for fellowship. Paul Moser ’59 and wife, Kathy, are proud to announce the arrival of their newest granddaughter, Sophia Ryan Moser, to parents Kelly and Paul Moser ’88.
In 2009, Jim Evans ’61 retired his position as systems network manager for WorkSource. Since that time, he has taken up gardening and recently became a Certified Master Gardener in Ellis County. Mike Hanley ’63 and fellow classmates, James Blackburn, Tom Land, and Paul Vinton were honored with a visit from Jesuit instructor, Milton Vavasseur, who traveled from New Orleans to take part in the get-together. Vavasseur taught mathematics at the “old school” on Oak Lawn Avenue from 1960-1963, and was voted Favorite Teacher by the Class of ’63. Tommy Huffhines ’63 retired as president and CEO of Sysco Food Services of Dallas this summer. “I am looking forward to enjoying my six grandchildren.” A community volunteer, he serves on the board of the North Texas Food Bank. John Sefcik ’63 and wife, Shelley, have four grandsons thanks to their son, Chris ’90. “We call them the ’Quad-Ds’— Daniel (14), Dylan (7), David (5), Drew (3).” John is still building racing engines for go-karts. Visit www.srsengines.com.
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George Nugent ’78 and Bob Burkett ’78 in Nanjing, China at the China Global Entrepreneur Conference.
Kevin Young ’99 shared his wedding day with fellow Jesuit alumni including brothers Warren ’95, and Kyle ’97; friends John Bellows ’99, Ernie Mentesana ’99, Ward Davison ’99, Uel Pitts ’02 and the bride’s father, Doug Lattner ’69. (L) Doug de Marco ’77 and his son, Anthony, celebrate the Fourth of July on Lake Texoma.
John Schmeltz ’74 with son, Andrew ’01, and new daughter-in-law, Kathryn at the Maui Airport. John was the captain of the American Airlines flight that took the couple to their honeymoon in Hawaii.
(R) Chris Hofelt ’86 and eldest daughter Helen on recent trip to Puerto Rico.
Steve King ’68 and son, Jamie ’11, attended the Sons of Alumni Lunch held every spring and fall for alumni and their sons who are currently attending Jesuit. Mike Martinez ’87 with author and financial expert Suze Orman.
Paul Mangelsdorf ’64 is working with business partners and investors to bring a new technology—high speed rail—to North America, Texas in particular. A parish lay lector and Eucharistic minister, he is also a piano player and entertainer. In addition, he helps with fundraising for Montserrat Retreat House and Jesuit Dallas Phonathon. John Sharpton ’64 is the happy grandparent of Elliott Scot McLaughlin, son of his daughter, Michelle and son-in-law, Brandon McLaughlin. The whole family was present to share the experience and John is happy to report that “everything is sunshine and roses. Thanks and praise to our Lord Jesus.” Joe Brophy ’65 is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, IRS Practice and Procedures Committee. This past July, Michael Browning ’65 retired from University of Colorado School of Medicine but continues as CEO and president of PhosphoSolutions. The father of two boys, a freshman and a senior in high school, he knows that some of his classmates have grandkids that are his son’s ages.
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Andy Chase ’65 and wife, Anita, are very proud of their son, Nathan ’08, who will be graduating from Boston College in May of 2011. Andy will be taking his 5th Plano West HS team and 10th Shepton HS team to compete in national academic competitions.
1970s Joe Morrison ’72 is happy to announce the birth of grandson, Connor Lee Allison, born November 23, 2009. Board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine, Joe is also president of the Montgomery County Right to Life Chapter of Texas Right to Life. Dan DeMarco ’74 is proud to report that his son, Michael, is now a freshman at Rice University in Houston and has earned his private pilot’s license. After 17 years at Gordon Publications, Jeff Stalker ’76 has accepted an offer as COO of Texas Publishing Co. Ltd. with offices in Corpus Christi, San Antonio and Marble Falls, TX. Jeff and wife, Denise, purchased a townhome on the beach near Port Aransas where they live with their son, Tristan. Daughter Bianca will be a senior at TCU and
daughter Brooke has not yet chosen where she will attend college. Doug de Marco ’77 asks everyone to pray for his son, Anthony, a corporal in the Marine Corps, who after volunteering for duty in Afghanistan, was deployed in August. Doug, a senior engineer at Rockwell Collins, currently works on the Joint Precision Approach and Landing System for the Navy. He also plays soccer in the NTPSA over-40 division with fellow Jesuit teammate Ross Rains ’78. Daughter, Myka, a senior at Carrollton Creekview, has committed to play soccer for (WE ARE) Marshall University in WV, in exchange for a full grant-in-aid scholarship. Wife, Cheryle, continues to manage Rockwall Indoor Sports Expo (RISE), the largest facility in Texas. Mark Miranda ’77 is president of Miranda Realty Company, a Dallasbased real estate firm that concentrates on the acquisition and development of commercial real estate. Additionally, he serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Oak Cliff Chamber of Commerce, Chair-Elect of the Friends of Fair Park and is a board member of the Texas Theater. An honorary member of Dallas Fire Department Station No. 41, he is also an avid collector of western art.
In 1980, while in college, Tim Granger ’78 met a girl named Linda. They dated for two years, broke up, and in 2009 they reconnected. On October 16, 2010 they were married in Columbia, MO. “Tres Romantique!” George Nugent ’78, Tom Quiros ’78, Phillip Granger ’81, Bob Granger, Jr. ’82, and Barrett Granger 2014 attended and a wonderful celebration was had by all. George Nugent ’78, previously with the World Bank for 15 years, is helping Bob Burkett ’78 find investors for Bob’s green tech invention, a decentralized, carbon-free electricitygeneration technology.
1980s Tom Hansen ’80 is celebrating his 27th year serving the legal community with Hansen Visual Productions, Inc. He still enjoys playing with Colin Fite ’80 in “The Devices”, a band they started while at Jesuit. Dan Bearden ’81 and his wife, Urjesvari, joyfully welcomed their first child, a girl, Radhe Vrndavanesvari Bearden on August 6, 2010. She
weighed 6 lbs. 4 oz. Bob Duval ’81 and wife, Lynne, celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. Rob Finnegan ’81 just started a CPA firm after 25 years in public accounting as well as health care mergers and acquisitions. After 20 years of service, Steve Macsas ’81 retired from the Denton Police Dept. and joined the Denton County Sheriff’s Dept., where he has worked for the last five years as the assistant Chief Deputy of Operations. He is happy to report that he married Jona Blackmon in 2009. Russ Roberts ’81 has three boys at Clear Lake High School—one of the finest academic public schools in Houston—next only to Jesuit. His daughter is in the fifth grade and Russ works for ExxonMobil Exploration as the public affairs advisor for operations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and South America. Tom Wensinger ’82 has worked for Neiman Marcus since he graduated from college. Previously at stores in Houston and Dallas, he is now in his fourth year in San Antonio. He is pleased to let us know that he was named San Antonio’s
Man of the Year by the South Central Texas Chapter of The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Dale Sweary ’83 is vice president of sales for Beaulieu of America, the largest carpet-only manufacturer. He is the father of two girls, ages 6 years and 20 months, “along with a beautiful best friend in my wife, Elissa.” Chris Hofelt ’86 lives in Raleigh, NC with his wife of 19 years, Elizabeth Kaulbach (UA ’86) and his three lovely daughters, Helen (12), Claire (11) and Anna (7). Chris is an assistant professor of environmental toxicology at North Carolina State University where he recently helped launch a new non-thesis master’s degree program in Environmental Assessment. Chris is also the president of Hofelt Consulting Ltd., where he consults in the areas of toxicology and risk assessment. Stephen Cho ’87 and wife, Lucy, had a baby boy, Jacob Daehee, on March 16. Sister, Ellie, and brother, David, are excited to play with their new baby brother.
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Three Jesuit classmates who entered religious life were reunited after Mass at the Class of 1970 Reunion. (L-R) Deacon Tim Muldoon, Rev. Ed Owens, OSST, and Deacon Jerry Little.
(Clockwise) Charlie Sokolash ’98, new baby Cohen, son Cade and wife, Shelby, take a beautiful picture. Members of the Class of 1949 meet yearly for Mass and brunch to rededicate the courtyard bench honoring their deceased classmates.
Jesuit buddies from the class of ’71, along with their wives, enjoyed dinner and a mini reunion this fall. Special Austin-area guest Anthony Piccola and wife, Suzanne, attended. (L-R) Johnny Rulien, Anthony Piccola, Billy Roche, Joe Spurgin, Billy Franz, and Bobby O’Connor.
(R) Jesuit alumni cooked all day to compete in the Alumni Ranger Roundup Chili Cook-Off. Kevin Whelan ’77 won a $100 gift certificate to Picasso’s Pizza & Grill.
The Class of 2010 is officially welcomed into the Alumni Association at the yearbook party before they leave for college.
1990s John Ledford ’90 and wife, Kelley, welcomed baby William Ledford. A V.P. at Morgan Stanley, he was recently recognized as one of the best financial advisors in Texas by Texas Monthly magazine. Jason Clayton ’91 and wife, D’Anna, celebrated the birth of their son, Carter David Clayton, born April 20, 2010. Kirk Schmidt ’93 opened Remedy Spa in Dallas at a home owned by landscape architect, Robert Bellamy. “The yard is blanketed with flowers, sculptures, exotic plants, and water fountains so our visitors will find comfort in this oasis.” For more information visit www.remedyspadallas.com. Dan Adelmann ’94 and wife, Julie, happily announce the birth of their daughter, Charlotte Maryn Adelmann, born October 8. Charlotte joins big sister, Grace, and big brother, Daniel, at the family’s new home, Otsdawa Junction Farm in Otego, N.Y. Daddy Dan has taken a position at nearby PrecisionMatics, Inc. where he is lead quality assurance engineer.
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Justin Brancato ’94 and wife, Rachel, have settled in Grapevine, TX. “We just celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary this summer and have welcomed our first child, Sophia Grace, in April of 2010.” Formerly a systems consultant, Rich Percaccio ’94 is now a Global Enterprise marketing manager at Dell. In October, his travels through Spain included Barcelona, Madrid, Bilbao and Salamanca. Rudy Tovar ’94 and his wife, Molly, live in Lexington, KY with their son, Julian (4) and daughter, Lola (2). Rudy is a practicing OBGYN on the faculty at the University of Kentucky; Molly is on the faculty as a pathologist. Mark Ford ’96 was promoted to captain in the Texas Air National Guard and will deploy for his third tour in Afghanistan in March 2011. He also flies the Citation X at XO Jet and was recently upgraded to captain. Mark lives in Allen, TX with his wife, Heather, and daughter, Avery. Tommy Reeves ’96 earned the 2009-2010 Master’s Council Award which recognizes the top 25 territory sales managers in North America for
Lennox Industries. Tommy currently lives in Edwardsville, IL where he and wife, Rebeccah, raise their two children Austin (9) and Ava (2). Niels Christiansen ’98 and wife, Cori, could not be happier. Emma Louise Christiansen was born on July 19, 2010. “She is a perfect little angel and her big sister, Hannah, is taking good care of her!” Zack Demchak ’98 is an instructor pilot at Travis Air Force Base, CA. He is happy to announce his engagement to Rachel Reese. Mike Gavin ’98 and wife, Lisa, welcomed Elliott Connolly Gavin into the world at 8:55am Friday, October 1, 2010. He weighed 7 lbs., 12 oz. and measured 18 inches. “Mom and Elliott are both doing well. Dad and big sister, Zoe, have lots of love for the little guy, too.” Taylor Field ’98 and wife, Whitney, are delighted to announce the birth of their first child, William Harris Field, on September 14, 2009. Stephen Fitzgerald ’98 and wife, Victoria, are happy to report that son, Michael Stephen, was born September 10, weighed 7 lbs., 3 oz. and was 19.75 inches long.
Matt LaVoy ’98 and wife, Blaire, announce the birth of son, Hudson Knox LaVoy, who was born on April 30, 2010 weighing 8 lbs. 6 oz., and measuring 20 inches long. He is welcomed by his big sister, Harper Kate LaVoy. Joey Mongaras ’98 has been practicing criminal defense law for over four years. He works for Sorrels, Udashen, & Anton as an associate and was named by Super Lawyer magazine and Texas Monthly as a 2010 “rising star, super lawyer.” Charlie Sokolash ’98 and wife, Shelby, welcomed new baby boy, Cohen Charles Sokolash into the world May 30, 2010.He weighed 8 lbs. and was 21 inches long. Eric Etheridge ’99 started a business in home remodeling. More information can be found at www. etheridgehomesdfw.com. “Wish me luck!” Kevin Young ’99 married Ashley Lattner (UA’99) on March 13, 2010 at Christ the King Catholic Church with a
reception following at Northwood Club.
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John Hay ’00 will be spending the next two years at Ft. Rucker, Alabama learning to fly Apaches for the Army Reserve. Artie Abello ’01 graduated from medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch last year and enjoyed a year of traveling around the United States, Spain, Chile, Argentina, and Brazil. He is currently an emergency medicine resident in Corpus Christi. Adam Berend ’01 and wife, Natalea, are happy to be the new parents of Nora Jho Berend born October 20. Charles Lewis ’01 graduated with the degree of Doctor of Medicine from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. He has begun residency training in psychiatry at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Andrew Schmeltz ’01 was married on September 25 to Kathryn Betancourt at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Dallas, TX. Officiating the nuptials
was Rev. Philip Postell, S.J. The couple honeymooned in Hawaii. Richard Anderson ’02 finished his graduate studies in international business from Verona University and Monica, his new bride, finished her master’s in criminal psychology. They moved to Dallas in October and look forward to reconnecting with the Jesuit community. A.J. Gonzales ’02 is starting his third year of law school at Baylor Law and was married to Sarah Moyers on Aug. 1. Austin McDaniel ’02 volunteers at Children’s Hospital weekly. He still plays golf and is a Big Brother. Nicholas Mosser ’02, Jeremiah Wooten ’02, Matthew Espinosa ’02 and Daniel Cox ’02 have passed the Texas Bar Exam. Congratulations! Kenny Cooper ’03 is engaged to Molly Grimm. He is playing professional soccer for 1860 Munich in Munich, Germany.
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Clockwise: Mike Gavin ’98 and wife, Lisa, with Elliott Connolly Gavin and big sister, Zoe. Andrew Schmeltz ’01 had help from a wedding party which included Jesuit alumni: Bobby Schmeltz ’00, Mark Varley ’00, Thomas Schmeltz ’06, Jack Beesley ’01, Charlie O’Connor ’01, Brian Bosworth ’01, Travis Molberg ’01 and Rufus Bell ’01.
Richard Anderson ’02 married Monica Catalina in Tuscany, Italy.
Members of the class of 1963 enjoy a visit from former Jesuit Dallas teacher Milton Vavasseur. (L-R) Mike Hanley, Milton Vavasseur, Tom Land, and Paul Vinton. Paul Panza ’03 (R) and Sean McMullen ’96 at a meeting for the Jesuit Alumni Mentorship Program, which matches Jesuit seniors with Jesuit alumni.
I Understand, a poem written by John Woods ’57, was published in the Daily Word, a magazine with 600,000 subscribers in more than 150 countries. For more info visit www. iunderstandbookmark.com
Travis Lagnese ’03 completed nuclear power school prototype and has reported to the USS San Francisco (SNN 711). He also graduated Dive School in Panama City, FL as a qualified navy SCUBA diver and was promoted from ensign to lieutenant junior grade. Kellen Myers ’03 is preparing for his Ph.D. candidacy exam at Rutgers University where he is majoring
in mathematics. A Henry C.Torrey Fellowship awardee for 2008-2010, he has two papers published, is a judge for the regional science fair and is the editor of an online encyclopedia of integer sequences. Kyle Agar ’04 married his college sweetheart on August 21, 2010 in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. The couple lives in Colorado, where Ellie is the volunteer coordinator at Metro CareRing, a
hunger relief organization, in downtown Denver. View wedding pictures at www. dallasgalbreath.com. Go to Blog/archive/ August/Kyle and Ellie. Alex Rinaldi ’07 is still wrestling at Drexel University and couldn’t be more pleased with his choice of colleges. He has accepted a position with the Navy as a civilian upon graduation. “My parents moved to Rhode Island so everyone is welcome.”
Drew Kendrick ’07 will graduate in May from University of Kansas with a double major in finance and marketing. He spent the past summer as an intern at Lockton Companies in Kansas City, MO.
the fall semester of his senior year in Geneva, Switzerland. James Meyer ’08, a business analyst for Citi, was accepted to Penn State School of Engineering for Computer Science.
Chris McMillan ’07 interned for Senator Pryor (D-Arkansas) last summer in Washington, DC. The senator is on the Homeland Security Committee. Following his internship, Chris spent
Scott Palmer ’08 was elected president of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity chapter at University of Minnesota.
In the summer of 2009, Jesuit Today reported that Jesuit alumni John Dorsey ’89 and Michael Hughes ’97 had independently won Sports Emmys from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. The men, who hadn’t met, sought each other out after reading the article. Dorsey and Hughes joke that each was curious “to meet the guy stealing my thunder.”
ESPN. Titled Pony Excess, the film tells how Southern Methodist University (SMU) began the 1980s with the best record in college football and found itself without a team when the NCAA imposed “the death penalty” in 1987. According to Dorsey, “This is the story of Dallas in the 1980s and the greed, power and corruption that spilled from the oil fields onto the football field and all the way to the Governor’s Mansion.”
When they met, Hughes was developing a project to be directed by fellow Jesuit alumnus Thad Matula ’97. The trio, with Dorsey and Hughes producing and Matula directing, has just completed a documentary film for
The film debuted at the Lakewood Theater December 2 with a special invitation to the Jesuit community. The broadcast premiere followed the Heisman Trophy announcement on ESPN on December 11.
Alumni in the News Anthony P. Austin ’07 has been awarded a Marshall Scholarship to study for one year of postgraduate work at The University of Cambridge and one year at Imperial College in London. He will pursue graduate studies in mathematics, while retaining a strong interest in the research problems of modern engineering, specifically signal processing. Established by the British Parliament to commemorate the ideals of the Marshall Plan enacted after World War II, the scholarships “enable intellectually distinguished young Americans, their country’s future leaders, to study in the UK.”
For the past three years at Rice University, Austin has been studying both electrical engineering and mathematics. His hope is that, as a mathematician and engineer simultaneously, he will have a unique perspective on research questions in both fields. He is currently working with a team at Rice to develop control electronics for a fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicle with potential use for planetary exploration. Austin reports that, “Jesuit helped prepare me for this experience by providing me with an academic environment that allowed me to grow
and develop my interests to the maximum extent. The faculty at Jesuit creates a place in which students can flourish. Mr. Peter Billingham especially provided me with the support and guidance that I needed to find my way in life. Without his insight and that of the rest of the faculty at Jesuit, I would never have made it to where I am today.”
2010s Dane Adamson ’10 with classmates, Jake Pavelle, Gregory Nkwocha, Harrison Crosby and brother, Spencer Adamson ’11 competed as finalists in the Red Bull FlugTag (Flying Day) event in Miami this summer. Their creation, called Das Jorts, was made of a giant pair of jean shorts. The goal is to stay in the air the longest. Although their team didn’t win the flying competition, they did receive second place for crowd favorite.
L to R: Thad Matula, Michael Hughes and John Dorsey.
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C. Lawrence Colgin, Sr. ’43 Hal B. Neitzel ’45 Thomas L. Schanz ’48 G. Albert Collins ’49 Charles F. Hafertepe ’50 Robert J. Wood ’51 David J. Mycue ’54 Martin F. O’Donnell ’55 Raymond J. Healy ’57 Michael A. Killeen ’57 Michael E. Cash ’59 Michael N. Macourek ’60 Michael P. Robinson ’65 Gregory A. Roarke ’66 John G. Pearce ’68 Michael B. Wunderlick ’71 Mark H. Adams’ 72 David M. Radman ’77 Paul K. Tatum ’11
Charles Fisk ’69 (Diana Lynne Fisk)
Sons
Jack to Cindy and Chris Lattanzio ’81 Jacob Daehee to Lucy and Stephen Cho ’87 William to Kelley and John Ledford ’90 Carter David to D’Anna and Jason Clayton ’91 Jack Michael to Traci and Tim Clancy ’95 William Harris to Whitney and Taylor Field ’98 5 Michael Stephen to Victoria and Stephen Fitzgerald ’98 Elliott Connolly to Lisa and Mike Gavin ’98 Hudson Knox to Blaire and Matt LaVoy ’98 3 Cohen Charles to Shelby and Charles Sokolash ’98 Tanner Scott to Kristin and Nick Braud ’00
Son of
✝ Tom Wunderlick ’46 (Michael B. Wunderlick ’71)
Mother of
Nathan Coursey ’57 (Mary Maxine Coursey) Fred Schellenberg ’58 (Margaret L. Schellenberg) ✝Robert Coursey ’59 (Mary Maxine Coursey) Tom Bantle ’61 (Ann Bantle) Randy Labac ’62 (Marie Anna Labac) John Sharpton ’64 (Eloise Perez) Walter Coursey ’65 (Mary Maxine Coursey) Daniel Heinen ’65 (Clare Heinen) Gary Labac ’65 (Marie Anna Labac) James Sharpton ’66 (Eloise S. Perez) Rick Cooper ’67 (Suzanne “Sue” Cooper) Philip Civello ’68 (Rose Marie Civello) Edward Hagan ’68 (Joy Hagan) Thomas Hanlon ’68 (Juanita S. Hanlon) Thomas Sharpton ’68 (Eloise S. Perez) Doug Lattner ’69 (Marie F. Lattner) Gus Pellizzi ’69 (Bianca Pellizzi) Fred Veninga ’69 (Dolores Veninga) Michael Hanlon ’70 (Juanita S. Hanlon) Charles Heinen ’70 (Clare Heinen) Patrick Hanlon ’72 (Juanita S. Hanlon) Stephen Heinen ’72 (Clare Heinen) Mitch LaRocca ’73 (Helen Skuban LaRocca) Frank Veninga ’73 (Dolores Veninga) Robert Franke ’75 (Dolores Franke) Kenneth LaRocca ’76 (Helen Skuban LaRocca) Doug Overbeck ’76 (Rosemary Overbeck) Thomas Cooper ’82 (Suzanne “Sue” Cooper) Patrick Franke ’86 (Dolores Franke)
Terence Murphy ’61 (Frederick Warren Teves) Zach Brown ’63 (William Zack Brown) Larry Colgin ’63 (C. Lawrence Colgin ’43) Philip Brown ’66 (William Zach Brown) Fred Krusemark ’68 (Don Krusemark) Billy Roche ’71 (William Roche, Sr.) Gery DiMarco ’73 (John DiMarco) Kenneth Hafertepe ’74 (Charles F. Hafertepe ’50) Kelly Welch ’75 (John “Jack” Welch, Jr.) Terry Roche ’76 (William Roche, Sr.) Dan DiMarco ’77 (John DiMarco) Christian Teves ’78 (Frederick Warren Teves) Thomas Teves ’80 (Frederick Warren Teves) Greg Roche ’81 (William Roche, Sr.) James Sudduth ’81 (Charles Norton Sudduth) Michael Savage ’83 (Claude Savage) Tom Sudduth ’83 (Charles Norton Sudduth) Todd Dupey ’86 (Michael Dupey) Stephen Cho ’87 (Robert S. Cho) Paul Bandiera ’90 (Tony Bandiera, Sr.) Raymond DiLorenzo ’91 (Raymond Douglas DiLorenzo) Stephen O’Donnell ’91 (Martin F. O’Donnell ’55) Douglas Prude ’92 (John Prude, Sr.) Tony Garcia ’05 (Tony C. Garcia)
Grandfather of
Corky Taquino ’93 (Raymond Ogas) ✝Richard Harrington ’95 (Gilbert Schmelzle) John Harrington ’96 (Gilbert Schmelzle) Jerry Young ’00 (John B. Young) Ted Dunlap ’02 (Fredrick Dunlap) Matthew Young ’02 (John B. Young) Zachary Young ’04 (John B. Young) Richard Crain ’05 (C.R. England, Jr.) Collin Roche ’05 (William Roche, Sr.) Christopher Colgin ’06 (C. Lawrence Colgin ’43) Jason Meyer ’06 (John Meyer, Sr.) Scott Crain ’07 (C.R. England, Jr.) Benjamin Roche ’07 (William Roche, Sr.) John Colgin ’08 (C. Lawrence Colgin ’43) James Meyer ’08 (John Meyer, Sr.) Sam Crain ’09 (C.R. England, Jr.) Joseph Nehme ’11 (Gerald Knuteson) Benjamin Carver ’13 (Cezar D. Carver) Christopher Compton ’13 (Guy Compton) Alexander Gesalman ’13 (Robert Gesalman)
Brother of Herman Hafertepe ’44 (Charles F. Hafertepe ’50) Joseph Hafertepe ’45 (Charles F. Hafertepe ’50) Joseph Collins ’46 (G. Albert Collins ’49) George Hafertepe ’48 (Charles F. Hafertepe ’50) ✝Al Killeen ’51 (Michael A. Killeen ’57) Richard Schanz ’51 (Thomas L. Schanz ’48) Brian O’Donnell ’52 (Martin F. O’Donnell ’55) ✝James Collins ’53 (G. Albert Collins ’49) ✝Harry Schanz ’54 (Thomas L. Schanz ’48) ✝Peter Mycue ’57 (David J. Mycue ’54) ✝Terrence O’Donnell ’57 (Martin F. O’Donnell ’55) Clint Adams ’64 (Mark H. Adams ’72) Richard Macourek ’65 (Michael N. Macourek ’60) Philip Roarke ’73 (Gregory A. Roarke ’66) George Wunderlick ’74 (Michael B. Wunderlick ’71) Thomas Wunderlick ’82 (Michael B. Wunderlick ’71) Robert Wunderlick ’84 (Michael B. Wunderlick ’71) John Tatum’06 (Paul K. Tatum ’11) Thomas Tatum ’08 (Paul K. Tatum ’11)
Grandmother of
Mark Labac ’88 (Marie Anna Labac) Michael J. Hughes ’97 (Lillian L. Wetzel) Jonathan W. Hughes ’00 (Lillian L. Wetzel) Nicholas Wilson ’03 (Suzanne “Sue” Cooper) Seth Bookout ’05 (Nanette Bookout) Jimmy Watson ’05 (Virginia Berridge) Cole Bezner ’06 (Cora Roberts) Mitchel Civello ’07 (Rose Marie Civello) Jared Roberts ’08 (Mary Louise Barberio) Gregory Wilson ’09 (Suzanne “Sue” Cooper) Rossi Civello ’10 (Rose Marie Civello) Christopher Pellizzi ’10 (Bianca Pellizzi) Christian Bartholomew ’12 (Peggy Bartholomew) Christopher Compton ’13 (Betty Compton) Connor Uber ’14 (Dona Uber)
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C. Lawrence Colgin ’43 Larry Colgin, passed away at his home Aug. 17, 2010 surrounded by his family. Born in Dallas, Larry was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II, a member of IBEW for 60 years, a founding member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, and a 4th Degree member of Knights of Columbus. He is survived by his loving wife G. Albert Collins ’49 of 67 years, Cathryn; children, Larry, Michael, Tony, Christopher and Cathy; 15 grandchildren Al Collins passed away on Sept. 17, 2010 and four great grandchildren. after suffering a stroke. He died at home with his family by his side. Raised in Dallas, he attended Jesuit High School, where he Hal B. Neitzel ’45 was active in music, drama, and debate. His passion for music stayed with him throughout Hal Neitzel passed away peacefully at his his life. At St. Benedict’s College in Kansas home, Aug. 31, 2010. Born in Dallas, he was he studied physics and met his future bride, a graduate of Jesuit High School and SMU Berdene Schaeffer, while singing in the choir. as well as a veteran of World War II and the Their marriage lasted 57 years and together Korean War. A newspaper man his whole life, they raised 4 children. For 30 years, up until he worked for the Dallas Times Herald, The his death, he worked at Collins & Associates, a Grand Prairie Texan, The Cincinnati Enquirer, systems engineering consulting firm he started and the Lindsay-Schaub Newspaper Group in in 1980. Decatur, IL before going to Easton, PA as the President of Easton Publishing Company. Hal is survived by his wife of 50 years, Jan; three daughters and several grandchildren.
Robert J. Wood ’51
Raymond J. Healy ’57
John G. Pearce ’68
David M. Radman ’77
Bob Wood died on May 3, 2010. Born in Dallas, he attended Jesuit High School, where he lettered in football. He went on to attend the Texas School for the Deaf, St. Benedict’s College in Kansas and North Texas State in Denton. When he settled in Dallas, he married his lifelong partner Jane Comer Wood and had three sons. Bob began and retired from his only job, Texas Instruments. He was a life-long member of the Dallas Association of the Deaf and was devoted to helping the deaf community.
Raymond Healy died at the age of 71 on Oct. 14, 2010. He was born on Aug. 31, 1931, in Dallas, TX, and was preceded in death by his parents Raymond Joseph Healy and Winifred Marie Ries Healy. A lifelong Dallas resident, Raymond graduated from Jesuit High School and began his professional life as an English teacher at Bishop Dunne High School. He retired from Buckley Oil Company having worked there for 25 years.
John Pearce died Sept. 21, 2010. Born in Dallas, he was the director of product development for Justin Brands and was an internationally acclaimed boot designer who designed boots for many politicians and celebrities. A decadeslong volunteer at the Fort Worth Stock Show, he was a founding member of the show’s calf scramble committee and served on the executive committee that was responsible for helping competitors raise college money. John loved the ocean and was an avid outdoorsman. Survivors include his wife of 12 years, Rebecca Clegg Pearce and daughter, Kate Pearce.
David Radman passed away on Oct. 17, 2010 at the age of 51. A native of Dallas, David graduated from Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas in 1977. David earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Emory University and his Master of Business Administration degree from SMU. David was active in the community throughout his career. Most recently he served on the Board of Trustees for Baylor Specialty Hospitals of Dallas and the Advisory Board for the Children’s Cancer Fund. David is survived by his wife, Betty; three sons and two granddaughters.
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Charles F. Hafertepe ’50
David Mycue died July 2, 2010 in McAllen, TX. Born in NY, David’s family moved to Dallas when he was 13 years old. He served in the Army from 1954-1957 and was a historian for the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. His Masters in Library and Archival Science would later lead him to the position of senior archivist at the Museum of South Texas History in Edinburg, TX, where he created a modern archive in the Rio Grande Valley. David is survived by his wife of 46 years, Elena De Los Santos Mycue, and his children Alfredo, Victoria and Marcelo.
Charles Hafertepe passed away Apr. 16, 2010. Raised in East Dallas, he attended the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, where he Thomas L. Schanz ’48 served as an altar boy. After graduating from Thomas Schanz died June 10, 2010 of prostate Jesuit High School, he joined the Navy. Charles cancer at his Dallas home. Born in Detroit, learned the plumbing trade from his father, who he moved to Dallas for his senior year and had founded the Home Plumbing Company in attended Jesuit High School. He received a 1925. He and his brothers joined the company bachelor’s degree from North Texas State where Charles worked until his retirement. College, now the University of North Texas. He also made Victorian dollhouses, which he In 1953, Thomas entered the Navy and was donated to many charities, especially the Notre commissioned an ensign. A captain when he Dame School of Dallas. Charles was especially retired in 1980, he now has an 8-mile-long proud that at an auction for Notre Dame, the glacier in Antarctica that bears his name. The winning bidder for one of his doll houses, for Schanz Glacier was named in honor of his what seemed a princely sum, was former Dallas “exceptionally meritorious service” as a Navy Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach. He supply officer. Thomas Schanz is survived by was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria. He Martin F. O’Donnell ’55 his wife, Ann; four daughters, two sons, and is survived by four children, two grandchildren several grandchildren. and a great grandson. Martin O’Donnell passed away Sept. 27, 2010. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Kathleen, as well as his children and grandchildren. Born in Dallas, he made lasting friendships at Holy Trinity The Jesuit community remembers and prays for those among us Catholic School, Jesuit High School, and Spring Hill College in Mobile, AL. He was an officer in who have passed away and offers condolences to their families. the Navy and attended law school at SMU. An We make every effort to reflect each passing in our community attorney by trade, he preferred to spend most of time on the golf course. He loved family, the and regret any oversights that may occur. Please inform us of any his Knights of Columbus and trips to Laughlin, NV losses in your immediate family. and the Del Mar race track in California.
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Mike Killeen passed away on Aug. 29, 2010. A graduate of Jesuit High School, he played baseball for the Jesuit Rangers. He earned his degree in accounting from Loyola University and was a member of Sigma Alpha Kappa. At Loyola, he met his wife, Kathryn Moriarty. After graduation, Mike entered the U.S. Army as a commissioned 2nd Lieutenant. His military tour of duty included a year in Vietnam, where he received a Purple Heart Medal. Mike moved his family to Houston, where he passed his CPA exam. In 1977 he co-founded Ramco Directional Drilling, where he worked until his death.
Michael B. Wunderlick ’71 Born in Amarillo, TX, Mike passed away on Sept. 2, 2010. He is preceded in death by his parents, Anne and Tom Wunderlick. Mike is survived by his three children—Emily, Michael Jr. and John Robert—and their mother, Elizabeth Duffin Wunderlick. He enjoyed spending time with his many brothers and sisters and their families. Mike loved his fellow Jesuit classmates and appreciated the kindness and love they offered him during his final months. He attended the University of Texas where he treasured his friendships with his SAE brothers.
Michael E. Cash ’59 Surrounded by his family, Michael Cash died July 29, 2010 after a lengthy illness. He was a lifelong resident of Dallas. After attending Jesuit High School, he began a career in sales and later purchased the family grocery store. Mike owned and managed several other businesses and properties in the Baylor Hospital district. After a short retirement, Mike re-entered the workplace with Fidelity Investment Group, where he remained a valued employee until his death. Mike is survived by his wife, Martha; 11 children, 37 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren.
Paul K. Tatum ’11 Paul Tatum died May 18, 2010 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was a junior at Jesuit Dallas, was being actively recruited as a college rower, and was an exceptional student with a rare gift in computers. His many athletic and academic accomplishments did not compare to his extraordinary talents as a son, brother, friend and teammate. He was known for his contagious smile, delightful wit, endless creativity, and habit for invention. Paul is survived by his parents, Mary Ann Little Tatum and John Corley Tatum, Jr.; his two brothers, John Corley Tatum III and Thomas Lewis Tatum.
Mark H. Adams’ 72 Mark was born in Dallas and attended Jesuit where he was a goalie on the varsity soccer team. He earned a scholarship to SMU, where he played for the Mustangs. Mark graduated with a degree in psychology and later added his teaching certificate. He earned his master’s degree in teaching from UTD. His career as a teacher at Lake Highlands High School lasted for 32 years. Mark passed away Aug. 29, 2010 and is survived by his loving wife, Amanda; his children, John Jay Adams, Mark Joseph Adams, Sarah Joy Holsapple and Samuel Blake Holsapple.
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What Inspires You? In the midst of a fundraising campaign, it’s easy to become distracted with projects and numbers. While those projects are important to the experience of future students, it’s important to remember why the Jesuit Dallas community supports the mission of the school. Each person who contributes time or resources to the school has a story—a reason they choose Jesuit Dallas as their way to impact people’s lives.
Mark your calendars and plan to join us!
An alumnus may share a story of a teacher, coach or counselor who changed his life. A parent might reveal how his son developed academically or became a compassionate man. While words can’t capture the remarkable community that blesses Jesuit Dallas, the stories hint at our enduring bond—one that often continues long after graduation.
Kathy Williams continues to volunteer at Jesuit although her sons have graduated.
Joan Lamb Flatt appreciates that “the friendships and caring at Jesuit are lasting.”
Kathy Williams, mother of Charles ’05 and Graham Davis ’08, laughs that Jesuit always makes parents feel welcome and “they never kick you out.” Like many parents, she continues to volunteer after her sons have graduated. Her ties to Jesuit, which she believes will remain throughout her life, also began long before her sons were students. A transplant to Dallas with young sons, she began to notice that Jesuit alumni were incredible men. She decided to steer her sons toward the school in the belief that they would become the same kind of men. She was not disappointed. “Why support Jesuit?” she asks, “I love this place.” For Kevin Whelan ’77, “repaying Jesuit is an honor rather than an obligation.” He explains that Jesuit made him the man he is today. From a comparative religions class taught by Father John Heaney, S.J. that strengthened his faith to trying Ann and Kevin Whelan, who new sports and new creative outlets such as pottery continues to appreciate what Jesuit and film-making, and learning the joy of serving did for him. at Hogg Elementary School in Oak Cliff, he found challenges to grow. The friendships he formed as a student continue to bless him today. The years since graduation have increased his appreciation of Jesuit, so he supports the school at every opportunity. Both during his time as a student and in the years since, Jesuit has provided him “with a spiritual wellbeing I never could have imagined.” Similarly, Joan Lamb Flatt describes three things that Jesuit Dallas provided for her sons, ✝ David ’71, Richard ’72 and Douglas Lamb ’76. It created an awareness of the sufferings of others and a desire to help, instilled a thirst for knowledge, and welcomed them into a lifelong brotherhood. When David died in 2005, she decided to honor his memory by creating a bequest that will allow other boys to have the same experience as her sons. Mrs. Flatt explains, “The friendships and caring at Jesuit are lasting. They live on. I wanted David to live on through the generations of students who will receive a scholarship in his memory.”
2011 Jesuit Celebration Auction April 9, 2011 Benefiting the students and faculty of Jesuit College Preparatory School
www.jesuitcp.org/auction
Please let us know why Jesuit matters to you. Your stories inspire and guide us.
Chuck Vinson Vice President of Institutional Advancement
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