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MAGAZINE FOR THE ALUMNI AND FRIENDS OF SEATTLE PREPARATORY SCHOOL
PANT H E R TR ACKS
October, 2012 I am honored to have the privilege to be the Chair of the Board of Trustees and I am especially proud to be working with a group of volunteers who are dedicated to the future of Seattle Prep and to our mission to educate our students in the Jesuit tradition. One of the major challenges for Seattle Prep is to serve the needs of our students in this rapidly changing world and at the same time remain true to our Catholic and Jesuit traditions. This is one of the great tensions with which all of us on the Board wrestle. One way that we feel we can continue to keep ourselves and our school grounded in our Catholic and Jesuit tradition is through our mission statement. A mission statement provides a point of reference to judge what and how we are doing things. The mission statement attempts to answer the question, “Are the changes we are making grounded in who and what we are?� The Board of Trustees has worked hard the last year to update our mission statement. The new mission statement represents the culmination of many hours of discussion and discernment among a varied group of people who all truly believe in what Seattle Prep stands for. Our new mission statement reflects this work. The Board of Trustees is committed to keeping the school grounded in our tradition: a rich tradition that has served generations of Seattle Prep graduates well in the past and will continue to serve them in the future. Sincerely, Ron Souza Chair, Board of Trustees
Seattle Prep is a Catholic, Jesuit college preparatory school. We embrace the Ignatian ideals that God may be found in all things, that each person is sacred and that we are created to serve others in community. Our mission is to form discerning, transformational leaders who are intellectually competent, spiritually alive, open to growth, loving and committed to justice.
Dear Alumni, Parents and Friends, In my first week of work, in a blur of Blue and White, I was introduced to this wonderful community during July’s Panther Reunion Weekend 2012. I was warmly welcomed and treated to entertaining stories as we honored Alumni Distinguished Service Award Recipient John F. Miller, Jr. ’57. I take the helm of a program transformed by the passion and commitment of Ellen Sweeney-Clawson, who left the Alumni Program at Seattle Prep in a
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Contents FE AT U R E S
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President’s Letter
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The Art of Elocution At Prep, public speaking is believed to be a skill that all
fantastic and healthy place.
graduates must hone. Prep alumni share why the art of
In my second week of work, I met
elocution is so important in their lives.
Janelle Farris ’79, Rose Cano ’79, Paul Mullally ’67 and Mary Kate Grady ’06 who are all featured in these pages.
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Model United Nations
How quickly my view of Prep was
For 30 years, this program for sophomores has developed
broadened by these amazing people –
young men and women who can think critically and speak
each showing eloquence in their own
convincingly in front of others.
unique way. These interviews made me realize that the Art of Elocution
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listening. Because really, is eloquence more about how we speak? Or how
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daily to give their very best.
By way of introduction, I am the Jane ’15, Nate, an 8th grader, and Grace, a 5th grader, both at Assumption-St. Bridget School. I
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Ohno Field Dedication
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Celebrating Mitsuko Okada Japanese teacher retires
am spending my days listening and learning about the Prep Community through many enriching
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check in with the Alumni Office to be sure we have the right contact information for you, and also log onto
Welcome Maureen Reid Prep’s new Principal shares her background
conversations. I hope you’ll take a moment to
The Play’s the Thing Adam Othman, Theater Arts teacher, encourages students
we listen? parent of current Prep sophomore,
Tips for Informal Public Speaking By John Dennett (aka Prep President Kent Hickey)
may be best represented through
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Panther Reunion Weekend 2012
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The John M. Goodwin Endowment
Facebook and join the Prep Alumni Association Group. This is a great way to get and share news. Share your feedback – we’re listening!
IN E V E RY ISSU E 17
Athletics Update
Clare Hausmann Weiand
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Prep Calendar
Director, Alumni Relations
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Class Notes & In Memoriam
37 Reflection
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ach season I give the girls I coach on Prep’s JV soccer
There is, however, one thing to ponder in Mr. McCullough’s
team a t-shirt with a saying on the back. This year’s
comments. They bring to mind the wisdom of the wonderful
t-shirt has our school motto, “Virtus in Arduis.”
pastor of St. James Cathedral, Fr. Mike Ryan. He always asks
The most literal translation of our motto is “virtue in work.” But this doesn’t capture its deeper meaning. A better translation is “strength in arduous things.” And the best is “courage in difficulties.” I was reminded of our school motto when I read about controversial graduation comments made by David McCullough Jr. this spring. He referred to the graduates as members of the trophy generation, a coddled group with a disproportionately high and mostly unearned sense of self. I think these comments were largely unjustified. If a group deserved to be publicly chastised it should have been the parents who gave out all those trophies. And I doubt that this generation has had too much coddling: They have never known a world that wasn’t 9/11 or a Catholic Church not embroiled in sexual abuse of children; the college application process is now a byzantine, needlessly stressful high
the same question of new parents at baptisms: “Do you plan to clear a path for your child or give your child the tools needed to clear his/her own path”? Our way at Prep is the latter path, and it connects with Virtus in Arduis. We do not receive a class of outrageously talented, perfect and fully formed freshmen each year. In the classroom, for example, we have a range of learners. True, they are not divided into A, B, C, and D classes as in years past, but our students continue to reside along a learning spectrum. They are bright young people, but the source of their success is reminiscent of a quote from Albert Einstein: “It’s not that I’m so smart. It’s that I stay with problems longer.” The same can be said of the achievements of our cocurricular programs such as Mock Trial and athletics. I recently saw this quote on the back of a Prep t-shirt: “Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard.”
stakes poker game; the Great Recession has dimmed this
Sadly, however, we live in a culture that places more value
generation’s hopes for the future.
on shortcuts than craftsmanship, the easy “A” over actual learning, and the glamour of individual statistics instead of the more strenuous, selfless steps we need to take in order to build a real team. Countering this culture requires a different spirit altogether. We want our students to know that it is not what they have that is important, but what they do with what they have. Clearing a path can be hard and only rarely rewarded with a trophy. But earning those calluses is worth the price – the final destination of a life well lived.
Kent P. Hickey Seattle Prep President
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Tips for Informal Public Speaking by John Dennett (aka Kent Hickey)
Do Use Elbow Grease One of Abraham Lincoln’s strengths was his work ethic and this included determined preparation for any speaking role. His law partner, William Herndon, described how no one prepared for court more meticulously than Lincoln. Throughout his life, Lincoln practiced speaking by reading Shakespeare aloud, a practice that made him a master of inflection and rhythm. Lincoln appeared to speak effortlessly, but this appearance required a lot of effort.
Bury the Inner Cliff Claven The very funny barfly of “Cheers” fame isn’t such a funny character when encountered in real life. I (hopefully) avoid reducing John Dennett to an annoying, know-it-all character by asking questions of the audience as opposed to constantly talking at them. And when a visitor shares a clearly
M
y family moved from the
Prep President Kent Hickey as John Dennett, newspaper reporter, 1865
attending Marquette University 30 years ago. Thus began – after I eventually located them – my visits to the South each summer. These visits have always included at least one stop at a Civil War site. The past two summers I have moved from sight-seeing to becoming a sight-seen. I volunteer for the Living History Program at Appomattox
Laura Ingalls Wilder’s “Little House on the Prairie” is located at Appomattox), it’s best to just respond with an “Oh, I
Midwest to Richmond, Virginia while I was
inaccurate factoid (for example, that
Know Your Audience
hadn’t heard that was so.”
A talk for 50 visitors should be different
Speak Plainly
from one given to just a few, and one for
The Gettysburg Address shifted
elderly folks on a bus tour can’t be the
speech from bloated and gilded to the
same as words for a Boy Scout troop.
starker beauty of sparser language.
Also, for any audience, look to the eyes
To my mind, the American voice is
and body language for cues and then
this western one, and that continues
make adjustments. There is no one-
in speaking and writing to this day.
size-fits-all presentation.
Just because this style is less ornate, however, doesn’t mean it lacks
Courthouse. I play John Dennett, a
Don’t Use Wax
northern newspaper reporter who
Dishonest Roman sculptors duped
toured the South in the summer of
buyers by covering chip marks with
1865. I give 30 minute talks to visitors
wax. Honest ones would reflect their
three times a day. It is terrific fun, but
honest work by signing, “without wax.”
Enjoy
there is pressure as well. It is important
This is the literal translation of the
Public speaking is a scary thing and,
to meet the high standards of the Parks
closing salutation, “Sincerely.” There is
let’s be honest here, doing it dressed
Service and the expectations of visitors.
no faking sincerity and audiences know
as a 19th century character adds some
A few thoughts about public speaking in
this – just ask anyone who teaches
weirdness into the mix. But, life is
this unique venue…
teenagers!
short, right? It’s good to have some fun!
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sophistication. And it is actually more intellectually challenging to explain complexity in plain language.
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The Art of ELOCUTION
el·o·cu·tion [el-uh-kyoo-shuhn] noun 1. a person’s manner of speaking or reading aloud in public: The actor’s elocution is faultless. 2. the study and practice of oral delivery, including the control of both voice and gesture. Seattle Prep, like most Jesuit schools, has long had a reputation for developing students who can think well, write well and speak well. Here, public speaking is believed to be a skill that all graduates must hone – not just those students who participate in theater or Mock Trial. And it has always been this way. Grads from the 40s remember well the requirements of giving presentations in front of the school and those who came in the 60s recall debate club as a highly lauded extracurricular activity. In this feature, we take an historical look at programs at Prep, learn more about how today’s students are formed as competent elocutionists and learn from alumni who use public speaking in their everyday lives. We take away some unexpected lessons (hint: elocution is as much about listening as speaking) and
Weekly debates were held as part of the
invite you to join us.
McHugh Debating Society during the 1931 school year. The first public debate discussed the impact that chain stores would have on the best interests of the American people.
The 1941 Faculty of Seattle Prep saw the need in the world for Catholic laymen who were able to explain and defend their faith intelligently. The seniors and juniors engaged in a public Apolgetics contest, with Robert Meagher taking first place.
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William Wall ’46 L
ike many graduates of Jesuit
Army, Bill returned to Washington
education, Bill Wall ’46 remembers
State to serve as the assistant Attorney
his years at Seattle Prep as essential
General. He then went on to work at
in developing his ability to write and
Edison Power Company in New York as
speak. The debate team, of which
the Executive Vice President followed
Bill was a member, was supported
by Chairman and CEO of Kansas City
collectively by the faculty at Prep.
Power & Light. At each step of his
Bill shared how many mentored him
career, Bill saw firsthand the benefit of
in refining his oratorical skills. The
his speaking skills.
emphasis was always on how well one
“Debate was very important to me. Looking back, I think I got more out of debate than anything else in high school.”
could support their case, the delivery
Happy to give back to his alma mater,
to persuade and influence, rather than
Bill has returned to Prep these past two
the knowledge or rote memorizing of
springs to present to a junior collegio
facts. It was these skills that “served
class on what it was like being at Prep
me very well in my career and in my
during WWII. As a great historian of
life” Bill says. These skills also helped
the Second World War, Bill shared
Bill compete in the Washington State
stories with the students of how the
speech competition in 1945, where he
war affected life on campus and the
won as a young junior.
country. When asked what he thought of Prep today, he said he was struck
“Debate was very important to me. Looking back, I think I got more
by the attentiveness, maturity and poise of the students. He said it was
out of debate than anything else in
refreshing to see that Prep was evolving
high school.” Bill says that Winston
with the times yet remained focused on
Churchill sums up the importance of
its mission to educate young men and
the spoken word in his speech on the
women to be leaders with a voice for
gift of oratory.
social change.
After graduating from Prep in 1946,
Bill lives in Seattle and just celebrated
Bill went on to the University of
his 60th wedding anniversary with
Washington, receiving his degree in
his wife and high school sweetheart,
business before earning a law degree.
Shirley.
After serving in the United States
In the 50s, the Harlequin Club, led by Fr. Leo Lanphier, S.J. produced plays worthy of Broadway!
The 1954 Debate Club,
Titles included Julius Caesar, The Hasty Heart and
under moderator, Mr.
Arsenic and Old Lace.
Hurley, S.J., turned in one of the greatest seasons in their history. Ray Weber, Mike Siguenza and Jim Riley all received 1st place trophies at the Gonzaga Tournament.
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Fr. O.J. McGowan, SJ ’57 Eloquent Speaking Begins with Listening
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ather Joe McGowan ’57
Now, Father Joe – or O.J. as he was known at Prep – is
is an eloquent speaker
ministering to people of all faiths at St. Joseph Medical Center
and has the awards and
in Tacoma. He has been honored for his work for Seattle
accolades to prove it. He was
University’s Office of Minority Affairs and Campus Ministry.
sophomore class President at
He continues to look for ways to improve, adapt and change
Seattle U, ordained a Jesuit,
and considers the key to it all to be about listening.
and became a preacher and a teacher. But what might be his greatest skill? Listening – to God, to students, to patients.
He says, “God is very good to me.”
It all started with public speaking during his years at Seattle Prep. He arrived from Houston, knowing no one and feeling a bit overwhelmed. He remembers that at Prep, it was Mr. Joe Powers that led him into public speaking. Mr. Powers gave him one poem, “Go Down, Death” by James Weldon Johnson. “For three months, five days a week, we worked on that one poem. I would get home from school and my mom and grand mom would work with me for one hour on that one poem. From then on it was trophy after trophy after trophy. I was voted outstanding speaker of my senior class. It was that one man, Mr. Powers, who found it in me.” He had some disappointments leading to his success. He had hoped to be the pianist and singer for the choir, but when someone else got that position, debate and public speaking became his voice. “Mr. Ringwood – before Mr. Powers – said to me, ‘You have a great voice, why don’t you try debate?’ He asked the question.” But Joe had much more to learn. He recounts that in order to really be eloquent and to reach an audience with his words, “I needed to empty myself and hear what God was saying to me. People don’t have time to be talked to. I had been listening, but I hadn’t always heard Him. That is very scripture-like if you think about it.”
Paul Mullally ’66 Elocution…Using Oils, Brushes and Canvas
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n August, as athletes from around the world were gathering in London for the Olympic Games, Seattle artist Paul Mullally joined a group of specially selected
international artists for their own unique event – Olympic Fine Arts 2012. When Mullally was invited by the Organizing Committee for the Olympic Fine Arts 2012 to submit a painting for consideration, he chose “Alaska Bound – Triumph of Spirit,” an oil painting depicting a scene from Fishermen’s Terminal in the Port of Seattle, home to the Alaskan Fishing Fleet, because he felt it exemplified the Olympic theme.
The 1967 Prep Chapter of the Junior Statesmen of America again proved to be foremost in the Northwest. Jon Storye, Sean Sullivan and Ron Steele placed among the ten best speakers in the competition. Kip Byrne was named outstanding speaker.
“Being a traditional representational artist, I do not have to rely on lengthy verbal explanations of my work. You either respond to the subject matter and the aesthetic manner in which the subject is portrayed, or you don’t. Painting is its own language. I do love to paint subjects that interest me, whether they are people of any culture, landscape, fishing boats, or a simple still life. It is my sole mission to create beauty in this world no matter what the subject.”
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“Like you, I had many formative experiences during my years as a student at Seattle Prep. Among them was my discovery of a passion for politics.”
public speaking or writing – and I have done my share of stuffing envelopes, putting up yard signs and doorbelling – but for me it was the ability to articulate my thoughts that was the key to my making a difference.
Practice! How do you become a public speaker? That evening changed my life. Mom and I spent two or three hours at our neighbors’ home talking about the important issues of the day (the Vietnam War, the draft, civil rights, the
Greg Nickels ’73 Find Your Passion While it is too simple to say there was a single, definitive moment when I found this passion (for instance I remember a black-and-white television program about the 1960 Presidential primaries between John Kennedy and Hubert Humphrey – when I was five), it is easy to define a milestone on the path. It was March 1972 (during my junior year) and there was a Presidential election underway. Washington’s precinct caucuses were being held (back then on a Tuesday night in a neighbor’s living room) and my mother wanted to go. Dad
war on poverty, etc.). I don’t know how
The answer, for me, was in discovering how important it is to be able to express oneself to advance ideas (contrary to popular opinion, I don’t find talking for the sake of talking very satisfying). Oh, and practice! Lots of practice.
else to say it – I found my voice that night.
The debate team, Mock Trial, student government and other opportunities
This discovery led me to volunteer for
exist to begin the painful process of
a political campaign; I became a full-
becoming used to speaking in front of
time volunteer on Jim McDermott’s
audiences, a process that never ends, as
first (of three) campaigns for Governor.
I discovered at the United Nations in
I was 16 (turned 17 on that August 7th)
2010.
and had no idea that the 34 year-old freshman State Representative had
Speak from Your Heart
no chance of winning. But I felt like I
When I became Mayor in 2002, my staff
made a difference, a feeling I relished.
began giving me speaking notes for
Through that campaign I became
each of my events. Had I used them, I
active (and eventually president) in the
would have become captive to those
Washington State Young Democrats.
written words. Instead I chose to speak
Each of these experiences validated
extemporaneously, using background
my belief that I could create positive
notes about the specific group or event,
change through politics.
but relating it to my life experience and passion in my own words. People
was not a night person and preferred to
Now there are many meaningful
perceived it as more genuine, in no
go to bed, so Mom asked me.
activities in politics that do not require
small part because it was!
“Self awareness develops from the student’s ability to express himself clearly” said Mr. Van Hutton, S.J. His role as debate coach was reflected in his classes as he emphasized the importance of the
In the 1970 season, under the direction of Mr. Van Hutton, S.J., Mike Durkan and Jim Gianelli made the finals at the Georgetown Debate Clinic in Washington, D.C.
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Janelle Farris ’79 Janelle Farris ’79 is a very busy woman. Farris is the Associate Director for Operations at the Pratt Center for Community Development in Brooklyn, NY. Her work at the Center includes oversight of finance, administration, information systems, human resources, and facilities management. She has a really big job.
B
ut when did her public speaking
experience included working at several
really begin? Where did she learn
agencies, including The Times Square
how to speak up? She gives credit
Business Improvement District and
to the nuns at Forest Ridge where she
one of the city’s charter revision
went to elementary school. And also to
commissions.
her parents. “Oh, at the dreaded family dinners. My dad would give me the floor; ask me about what I’d learned that day. He was a lawyer and judge, so speaking – and how we spoke – was important in our family.”
“In my work today I do organizational development, which is a bit like being a therapist. I need to listen actively and speak it back to them to help my clients move forward. I am translating, not telling, because people need to
the end of the story, what happens’. Gosh, I remember doing that with the Eagles song, “Hotel California.” He asked us to look at things from a different perspective, everyone looking at the same thing through their own lens, which is a great lesson.
Fast forward to impressive degrees
figure out the solution themselves. I
and work experience. She holds a
try to help them think further than
Charter Revision Commission, for a
bachelor’s degree from Spellman
the current place where they are stuck.
year I made three speeches a day to
College and a master’s degree in
Translating and interpreting for them.”
Public Administration from Harvard University. Prior to joining Pratt Center in 2004, Janelle worked for Common Ground, where she was Director of the largest single-occupancy supportive housing facility in the country, The Times Square. Janelle’s previous
How did Prep play a role? “One class I had – Collegio, I think about that class quite a bit. I had one teacher who loved music. He would play a song from the radio, and he would stop it in the middle. He would say, ’Now you write
Later in my life, when I worked for the
organizations, from 300 – 1200 people. And they were hostile, abusive; we were getting ready to change the way the city was run. Our job was to teach people what they were voting on, we could only explain, not fight or argue. You need to speak to people in a way they can hear.”
The 1980s saw the introduction of Prep’s Model UN program, which was conceived as an opportunity for sophomores to learn debate and attempt to solve the world’s most pressing problems. It continues to be a hallmark of the sophomore year curriculum.
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Rose Cano ’79
This dramatic performer and interpreter gives a voice to the marginalized, the voiceless.
R
How did Jesuit
ose Cano ’79 was born in Peru and raised in Seattle. During her junior year at Prep, she landed the role of Lucy in You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown. According to Rose, “That was a real turning
point in my life, in my path to being involved in theatre and the
education prepare
arts. My imagination was activated in 1979; I saw the possibility of
you to be an
how to express myself. Gina May was the Prep Drama Teacher. It
effective speaker?
was she; she helped me discover theatre and my need to perform.”
“I think a lot
After one year at Seattle University, Rose auditioned for the
about the Jesuit
Theatre Department at Cornish College of the Arts. “I was at
education, the
SU, I came back to Prep to do another play, Bye Bye Birdie. Gina
critical thinking.
encouraged me to audition at Cornish and she really encouraged
Now that I am
me to consider a life in the theater.”
a writer and
After graduating from Cornish and a few years in the local theater
performer, I think
scene, Rose moved to South America for 10 years where she began
about the work I
gathering stories, songs and myths of the many cultures within
did at Prep. I just
Latin America. Upon her return to Seattle she continued to write, direct and
remember writing and rewriting
perform as well as bring other artists to Seattle. To date, she has brought over
one paragraph. We had to just keep
50 artists from Latin America to Washington State, giving a voice to artists and
writing and refining, I really think that
cultures that haven’t been widely heard.
experience of writing (actual pen in hand) was critical in teaching us how to express ourselves through writing.”
In 1995, she became a Spanish Medical Interpreter for King County Public Health at a community clinic in White Center. Her public speaking skills took a new turn. She became a voice for the marginalized, the voiceless.
She is a writer, a performer, an
While being a voice for the voiceless, she remains ever the artist. Her vocation as
interpreter – all of this is woven
an interpreter has fed her artist’s soul. Her new play, written for the eSe Teatro
together like a good Collegio course.
Theatre Company, Don Quixote and Sancho Panza: Homeless in Seattle, was presented
Rose believes that the act of writing
at ACT Theatre last July for the Multicultural Playwrights Festival.
informs her performance, and her interpreting informs her play writing. The critical thinking and work ethic she developed at Seattle Prep informs who she has become.
“This idea occurred to me while working as Spanish interpreter at Harborview Hospital, where many homeless people are treated. While interpreting for different gentlemen, I began to think about the struggle to keeps one’s dignity while living on the street.” She uses her talents, first noticed as a junior at Seattle Prep, to speak on behalf of those who have not been given a voice. Rose’s company, eSe Teatro, will perform at ACT Theatre December 7-16. Tickets are available at: http://www.acttheatre.org/Tickets/OnStage/OedipusElRey
In 1984, Mr. Scanlon
In 1993, a new
offered some advice
organization was
to Pam Connell on her
formed, called Odyssey
speech. Pam and other
of the Mind. The main
students realized that
goal of the group was
debate not only helped
problem-solving, both
speaking abilities, but research skills as well.
mechanically and artistically through skits and building structures.
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Mary Kate Grady ’06 I learned very quickly that it takes a lot more than book smarts to succeed in medical school. Every day I have some sort of public speaking to perform. Being able to organize my thoughts and communicate with physicians, students and patients is absolutely essential. Catch us up on what you are doing with your life.
PowerPoint about once every two weeks. Even beyond that, I
I am currently a third year medical student at Saint Louis
do some clinical research which ends up in presentations. So
University School of Medicine. That means I’ve finished most
far I’ve done one poster presentation, but hopefully down the
of the classroom-style learning, passed my first round of
road there will be much more of that!
board exams and now do most of my learning in the hospital while helping take care of patients.
Are there ways, other than public speaking, that you “speak” through your work?
What role does public speaking (elocution) play in your school and work?
Although I’m early on in the process of becoming a physician
For better or for worse, there isn’t a day that goes by where
speaks for itself. Through volunteering before and during
I don’t have to speak in front of someone. Every morning,
med school, and now as a member of the healthcare team,
I present patients to the attending physician and fill him/
I’m realizing that seeing someone go from illness back to
her in on the patient’s situation. I basically go in, talk to
health says more than I could ever express.
the patient, make sure I understand their concerns, do a physical exam, and process that information into a concise presentation that I give to the doctor. I spend hours a day talking to patients, attempting to make them feel at ease despite the fact that I’m at the very beginning of my career. I’ve learned quickly that the more comfortable and confident you are speaking to patients, the more information they’re willing to give to you. That makes my presentations to the physician much easier!
I’m finding that the act of taking care of a patient really
What experiences did you have at Prep that helped develop these skills and talents? Prep truly prepared me to be able to effectively express myself and communicate my thoughts to others. The curriculum really taught me how to consolidate information across disciplines and organize my thoughts. That, to me, makes up the basis of public speaking - knowing what I want to say and how best to say it. Public speaking also takes practice. The more you do it, the better you get. So Prep
In the more formal sense of public speaking, I give
helped me in that aspect as well. Through UN and different
presentations to a room full of physicians, residents, and
projects in Collegio, I learned what it feels like to stand in
students about different topics or interesting cases with a
front of a crowd and say what you think.
Since 2000, only one high school in the country – John Adams High School in South Bend, Indiana – has had more Top Ten National Mock Trial Competition finishes than Seattle Prep. Seattle Prep now has six Top Ten trophies. Seattle Prep’s highest finish was third in Atlanta in 2009.
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SEATTLE PREP SOPHOMORES
Forming Public Speakers: Model United Nations teaches sophomores debate skills and develops confidence. by Kathy Tullis, Vice President for Academics
M
odel United Nations has been a feature of Prep
argumentation. The skills then become the scaffold for the
programming for 30 years and is a key tool in developing
year.
young men and women who can think critically and
speak convincingly. It was conceived as an opportunity for sophomores to entertain debate and attempt to solve the world’s most pressing problems. From a curricular standpoint, it is a complex exercise in problem solving with real life implications. Sophomore Collegio curriculum is aimed at this culminating event, starting with the first unit on “Change.” This unit examines how societies (and individuals) go about fostering societal change. The students read A Tale of Two Cities and study the French Revolution, Jesus’ 3rd way as well as Rev. Dr.
Ultimately, students represent an individual country as well as take part of a UN Committee that addresses a particular area of focus (Women and Children, Nuclear Weapons, Health, Environment, Refugees, Terrorism, Economic Development, etc.). They collaborate on a UN resolution and each student prepares and performs a 2-3 minute persuasive speech in front of their class and spectators. Model UN takes place over two full days. During that time, each student debates, defends and argues changes to various resolutions using parliamentary procedure.
Martin Luther King, Jr.’s and Gandhi’s process for nonviolent
Many sophomores report the experience as transformative. It
change. In this first unit, all sophomores participate in a
is not unusual for a student who is reticent to speak in front
debate over topics such as “Is Man Innately Violent?” This
of an audience to grow into a confident and talented public
first debate helps students practice and hone skills of
speaker over the course of this year.
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The Play’s the Thing
Following the retirement of beloved theater teacher and director John Lange in 2010, Prep welcomed Adam Othman to the helm of our performing arts programs. Since joining the Prep family, Adam has directed a number of outstanding productions (to both critical raves and sold out crowds) and has challenged and inspired
Here, we talk to Mr. Othman about his background, what he finds exciting about theater at Prep and why public speaking is the most important skill kids learn in high school.
Please share a little of your theater background and experience. Why did you come to Seattle Prep? Theater has always been an important part of my life. I was exposed to theater at a young age attending many shows at the Seattle Children’s Theatre. The summer before my second grade year, I took an acting camp.
students in both his theater
We performed The Berenstein Bears and I was Brother Bear (my first starring
and video production courses.
was hooked. I continued taking a variety of acting camps and was involved
role). These early experiences sparked my creativity and imagination and I in my high school’s theater program.
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sharpened my performance skills and deepened my knowledge and understanding of theater and drama. After graduation, I began working with many theater companies throughout the Seattle area as an actor, director and lighting designer. I was also a founding member of a local fringe theater group that allowed me to direct and produce a diverse variety of shows. Three years of this undertaking really taught me the business side of theater. Then I received an invitation from Assumption-St. Bridget School to direct their annual musical, which I did for three consecutive years. I was then asked to create an inclusive K-8 drama program. This allowed me to teach and direct students of various ages throughout the entire school. While teaching at Assumption-St.
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I studied theater at Seattle University on a performance scholarship. It is here I
Bridget School, I still remained active in the local theater community as an actor, director and educational consultant.
Don Quixote
(adapted from the Miguel de Cervantes masterpiece) This classic story follows one man’s quest to bring chivalry to those he meets on his journey to prove his nobility, and for some, his sanity. Join Don Quixote and his friend, Sancho, as they journey on a great, noble quest to win the heart of his love, Dulcinea, while doing battle with the mythical Enchanter.
In 2010, I was looking for a new artistic challenge when I was asked to come incredible opportunity that would allow me to grow as a teacher, director and artist. I have loved working with high school students. Their interest and youthful enthusiasm inspires me as I try to inspire them as well to give their creative best both in the classroom and on the stage.
What do you find most exciting about Prep’s theater program? First of all, I get to witness the incredible spirit, energy and creativity of these young men and women. Every day I have the opportunity to work with students who are constantly challenging themselves to share their artistry and give their personal best. I am so proud of the performances we have created in the past two years. Last year’s production of Les Miserables was the most successful in Seattle Prep history, selling over 2,000 tickets and filling our theater for all
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to Seattle Prep and lead the theater program. I knew I was blessed with this
six performances. As I sat up in the catwalk each night, I was amazed by these young actors’ maturity and impassioned artistry as they created each powerful performance. Second is the privilege to be able to work in our beautiful performance space here
Crazy for You
(music by George Gershwin, lyrics by Ira Gershwin, book by Ken Ludwig) Created in 1992, Crazy for You is known as “The New Gershwin Musical.” The story follows Bobby, a stage-struck New York socialite. He is sent to a small, poor town in Nevada to close down the local theater. Soon Bobby falls in love with the theater owner’s daughter, Polly. In order to save the theater, he dreams up the idea to put on a show to raise money for the theater. In the end, the town is reinvigorated, the theater is saved and Bobby finds love.
at Seattle Prep. The Father Thomas F. Healy, S.J. Chapel & Theater is truly a class act, both aesthetically and technically. It is an exciting space to create theater. That the
How do you think theater arts fits into the larger context of Jesuit education? The heart of Jesuit education is teaching the whole person: mind, spirit and heart. The arts engage the aesthetic side of education bringing together the elements of the rational mind, the creative spirit and the emotional and empathetic heart. The arts allow us to view the world in a much broader context and to express our thoughts and ideas creatively. It helps us learn to interact with others in constructive and cooperative ways. Also, having classes in the arts has direct correlation with other subjects and areas of learning. Studying theater is unique. It allows students to step into the shoes of another
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theater also functions as our liturgical chapel makes it that much more inspiring.
Festival of One Act Plays In the spring we will host our annual Festival of One Act Plays where students direct, act and sometimes write their own short plays. They are coached and judged by theater professionals. The performances run May 7-9 with the top three plays performing at the Best of the Festival on May 10.
person, and to share their thoughts and emotional responses to so many different
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personas and situations, both unique and universal at the same time. It builds empathy towards others and cooperative problem solving skills. It develops a
On the first day of school, I tell the freshmen in my drama class that the most important gift you can gain
natural confidence in oneself.
Why is it important for young people to develop the skills to speak/ sing/perform in front of an audience? On the first day of school, I tell the freshmen in my drama class that the most important gift you can gain from this experience is the ability to speak confidently in front of an audience. “This skill will help you more than
from this experience is the
anything else I can teach you.”
ability to speak confidently
One of the things we do well at Seattle Prep is to teach students how to write
in front of an audience. “This skill will help you more than anything else I can teach you.”
effectively in order to clearly communicate their thoughts and ideas. In my opinion, the art of elocution and verbal communication is equally as important and has far reaching benefits. Whether it is speaking in front of an audience, interviewing for a new job, pitching an idea to a company or inspiring a team during halftime, having the verbal skills and confidence to successfully communicate creative ideas can only enhance their life achievements. The stage is a unique place for students to find and express their individual voices. It is a way to share their natural talents and creativity. It is here they learn to express ideas, emotions, thoughts and feelings … and this can happen in so many ways: a dramatic monologue, a comic scene, sharing a story or
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For more info on Prep’s theater program
singing a ballad. It allows an extraordinary, intimate exchange between
and show tickets, visit www.seaprep.org.
performer and audience.
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Maxwell Paul Aigner Sydney Marie Alcantara Germe Anthony Ramirez Ambion Purshall Artison Danielle Marie Audino Mackenzie Taylor Audino Matthew McLaren Baur Donald Andrew Bear Sarah Van Brocklin Beaudry Maxwell James Bertellotti August Huntley Beyer Daniel Michael Bladow Joseph Matthew Blatner Jason William Books Ryan Jordan Books Annabelle Katharine Bosch John Scott Bowers III Mitchell Eric Brewe Carter Mahoney Bryan Max L. Bubar Lillian Noël Burrows Philip Terry Burton Anna Lee Caflisch Ryan Anthony Juan Caindec Daniel Patrick Callison Monica Kathleen Cannon Hailey Elizabeth Carlson Jackson Lewis Clough Fletcher Simon Collins Sarah Elizabeth Coluccio Stephanie Rose Comstock Emily Stephen Cone Madison Corey Michael Perry Corr Mattie Curry Zachary Michael Dammel Nicholas Michael Danielson Ryan Daniel DeFrancia Alessandro Oreste De Rocco Lauren Margaret Ellingwood Mitchell Edward Fanning Matthew Anthony Feider Megan Mary Filips Nicholas John Firmani John Sterling Floyd II Adelaine Patricia Forte Veronica Lyneice Friend Nora Elena Genster Olivia Grace Gillies Jacob Matthew Green Jacob James Hallgrimson Anna Marilyn Heflin Christopher John Helmon Samuel Henry Guerra Herkes Kathryn Hinds Taylor Hinds Katherine Ann Hisken Carolyn Hogan Isabella Lorraine Holroyd Pierce N. Hudson Kalynn Scott Huebner Lauren Haines Hutchinson Olivia Christine Johnson Neil Anthony Kee Lucy Ann Kelly Anne Elizabeth Kiersky James Philip Killeen Kayla Kristen Lam Jeffrey Patrick Lamb
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PRESENTING THE SEATTLE PREP
Class of 2012 Awards Senior Leadership Award Germe Ambione Senior Academic Award Michael Neely Seattle Prep Award for Excellence Christina Payne Michael Phillips JSEA Award Clare Mallahan Max Bertellotti August Macmillan Landefeld Dana Katherine Langseth Brendan Connor Larson Cristina Maria LeCuyer Emma Elizabeth Leppo Gavin Hewgill Lewis Grace Marie Lewis Madeline Rose Lewis Edwin Rosario Liam Alex Richard Linke William Walker Vaughan Maghie
Olivia Lorraine Magill Clare Elizabeth Evoy Mallahan Karen Marcjan Angela Martinez Hernandez Olivia Judith Matney Samuel George Maurer Parker Thomas Mays Ellette Nicole McAuley Colleen Elizabeth McCarty Emma Sophia McCune Sydney Marie Meyer Garrett William Michael Cassidy Kadin Gaul Miller Joseph Jackson Mondello Yecenia Morales-Garcia Michael James Neely Joseph Daniel Neuzil Ellen Katherine O’Brien Fumio Taylor Ohno Dylan James O’Leary Raymond Matthew Carreon Omana Thomas Peter Ostrander Christina Rose Cole Payne Natalie Rae Pedegana Blake Nicholas Pedersen Marit Asheton Perkins Michael Hugh O’Donnell Phillips Christopher Timothy Piacentini Aaron Paul Pinkoske Giovanni Marie Plater Nicholas Ryan Pribble Matthew Valentin Ramos Sidney Viola Richardson Kirsten Ritchey
Kendall Anne Ruggles Andrew Edward Russell Alexander Daryoush Sadigh Nicholas Scalzo Sarah Michelle Schwaegler Mary Margaret Sessler Katherine Sexton Kathryn Jo-Anne Shanahan Conor Michael Slack Alexander Mitchell Smith Abigail Elisabeth Stewart Logan Andrew Stillings Riley Owen Stout Eric Martin Stuppard Henry Michael Targett Zena D. Taye Daniel Kevin Thiel Christina Maria Tiberio Jane Elizabeth Timberlake William Alexander Trogdon Kirsten Kaye Van Hare Annika Francis van Leynseele Kalvin Anthony Ventoza Joseph Allen Villanueva Jacob Lawrence Walsh Nicola Gardis Wernecke William Barrett Westbrook Hanna Emilie White Taylor Chandele Whitney Katherine Leigh Wickersham Courtney Katherine Wieck Jaclyn Alexis Wong Morgan Martin Wynne Veronica Irene Zepeda Nicole Isabel Zunick
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Colleges and Universities Offering Admission to the Class of 2012 The Seattle Preparatory Class of 2012 submitted over 1100 applications and were accepted to 131 different colleges and universities. The graduates will be attending 59 separate institutions of higher education and were offered over $4,125,000 in merit scholarship and award money for the 2012-13 school year. Please note that a number of highly selective colleges and universities award need-based aid only. Washington State Public Universities Central Washington University Eastern Washington University University of Washington Washington State University Western Washington University
Out of State Public Universities and United States Government Institutions Boise State University Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Cal State University Fresno Clemson University Colorado School of Mines Colorado State University Florida Atlantic University Louisiana State University Montana State University Montana Tech University Northern Arizona University Oregon State University Pennsylvania State University San Diego State University University of Arizona U of California Berkeley U of California Santa Barbara U of California Santa Cruz University of Colorado-Boulder University of Connecticut University of Delaware University of Florida University of Hawaii- Manoa University of Idaho Iowa State University University of Kentucky University of Michigan University of Minnesota University of Montana University of Nevada-Reno University of New Hampshire University of North Dakota University of Oregon University of South Carolina University of Vermont University of Virginia
Jesuit Colleges and Universities Boston College College of the Holy Cross Creighton University Fairfield University Fordham University Georgetown University Gonzaga University Loyola Marymount University Loyola University Chicago Loyola University Maryland Loyola University New Orleans Marquette University Regis University Saint Louis University Santa Clara University Seattle University University of San Francisco Xavier University
Catholic Colleges and Universities Catholic University of America Carroll College DePaul University Providence College Saint Anselm College Saint John’s University Saint Martin’s University Saint Mary’s College of California University of Dallas University of Notre Dame University of Portland University of Saint Thomas University of San Diego Villanova University
Private Colleges and Universities Academy of Art Institute Allegheny College Boston University Carleton College Chapman University Claremont McKenna College Colgate University
College of Wooster Cornell University Cornish College of the Arts Denison University Drexel University Elon University Emerson College Franklin College Switzerland George Washington University Hobart & William Smith Colleges Hofstra University Johns Hopkins University Kenyon College Lake Forest College Lehigh University Lewis & Clark College Manhattanville College Marion Military Institute New York University Northwestern University Occidental College Ohio Wesleyan University Pacific Lutheran University Pepperdine University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rice University Roosevelt University St Olaf College Savannah College of Art & Design School of the Art Institute-Chicago Scripps College Seattle Pacific University Skidmore College Stanford University Syracuse University University of Charleston University of Chicago University of Denver University of La Verne University of the Pacific University of Pennsylvania University of Puget Sound University of Redlands University of Rochester University of Southern California Wake Forest University Wheaton College-Mass Whitman College Willamette University
Spring
Sports
Recap
by Ed Paulter, Athletic Director The Prep Tennis team had a highly successful regular season finishing with a 10-1 Metro League record. The
along the way. In the end, eventual
Panthers took second in the league
The Boys Soccer season was one of
tournament with a first and fourth
ups and downs. Opening the year
place in Boys Singles, second in Boys
Prep, but the growth the team showed
with the challenge of replacing the
Doubles, first and third in Mixed
was encouraging. Given all of the
large senior class from 2011, the team
Doubles, second in Girls Singles, and
challenges, the team ended with a 8-7-2
was given the additional obstacle of
second and third place in Girls Doubles.
record and established a foundation for
losing three players to the US Soccer
In addition, the team was awarded
the years to come.
Development Academy teams in the
the Sportsmanship Trophy and Coach
area. Despite this, the team opened
The Baseball team won the Metro
Elling was named Coach of the Year.
with a memorable 1-0 win over 4A
League Mountain Division title with
Prep then placed second at the district
Jackson and found its way to tie last
a 16-0 league record (18-0 overall)
tournament. Highlights included first
year’s 3A runner’s up Bainbridge in
and were ranked #1 in the state for
place in Boys Singles, second in Boys
league play. Inexperience and injuries
four consecutive weeks. The Panthers
Doubles, third in Girls Singles and third
to key players soon began to take their
opened league tournament play with a
in Girls Doubles. Nine players qualified
toll and with two-thirds of the season
win over Ingraham and drew Blanchet
for the state tournament in Kennewick
gone, the team found itself in a series
as their semifinal opponent. Prep lost
where the Boys garnered a second
of must-win games. The Panthers
to the Braves 9-3 and faced a loser out
place finish and the Girls took third.
rose to the challenge and defeated
game vs. West Seattle. The Panthers fell
Individual results included second
O’Dea, Eastside Catholic and Franklin
behind 2-0 before taking a 4-2 lead after
place in Girls Singles, third in Boys
to qualify for Metro League playoffs,
five innings. The Wildcats came back to
Singles and seventh in Boys Doubles.
losing two more players to injuries
win 7-4 to end the Panthers’ season.
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state champions Bainbridge eliminated
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The Track and Field team finished with
so staying polished was difficult. The
a hard fought loss to Garfield. The
a flurry. The boys placed second in
boys’ district was contested in the fall
team finished with a 15-3 record and
the Metro League championships and
and four players qualified for the state
re-established itself as one of the top
fourth in the SeaKing District while the
tournament. Though two were brand
programs in the state. Prep placed three
girls finished fourth in the league meet
new to large venues and were also in
players on the All-Conference team
and seventh at districts. The boys took
another spring sport, all four placed
and several seniors will continue their
eighth in the state championships with
in the top half after the first round at
playing careers at the collegiate level.
a first place finish in the 3200 Meters
Spokane’s Indian Canyon, giving them a
(breaking the 10-year-old state record),
good chance to defend their state title.
third in the 1600, fifth in the Triple
The Panther golfers came up a little
Jump, sixth in the 3200 and ninth in the
short on day two and finished in fourth
1600. The lone girls’ points were scored
place.
in the Long Jump. Season highlights
a successful 8-4 regular season and a 1-1 post season run in the state tournament. Season highlights included a win over highly ranked
2012 was an exciting bounce-back year
Eastside Catholic and a playoff win vs.
300 Hurdles and the Long Jump.
for the Boys Lacrosse team. After a
Puyallup, the program’s first playoff
challenging 2011 campaign, the boys
win in nearly a decade.
The Boys and Girls Golf teams finished
captured the Metro South Conference
their seasons in the spring again, even
title with a 9-1 league record (13-2
though their main season is in the fall.
overall). The Panthers cruised through
Three girls qualified for districts, but
the first two rounds of the state
barely missed the cut for state. All three
tournament and progressed to the
of them played other spring sports,
Division 2 semi-finals where they had
also included new school records in the
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The Girls Lacrosse team completed
The Softball team finished fourth in the Metro League Mountain Division which qualified them for the league tournament. The Panthers concluded the regular season with a 10-7 record
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(Above) 2012 Team Captains Gill BiesoldMcGee ’13 and Charlie Brennan ’13. (Left) Yosh Ohno ’65 and Fr. Natch Ohno, S.J., ’66.
which included close losses to highly ranked Bainbridge and Holy Names teams. Prep then earned a spot in the district tournament with a 1-2 mark in the Metro tournament. The team concluded its season with a loss to Nathan Hale at districts. In addition, Prep won the 2011-2012 Tacoma News Tribune’s 3A All-Sports Championship (playing up from a
Ohno Field
at Montlake Park
The Seattle Prep Community gathered
Ohno Construction (owned by Prep
on Saturday, September 8th, prior to
alum Yosh Ohno ’65), Seattle Prep and
the first freshman football home game
individual donors.
for the dedication of Ohno Field at Montlake Park.
Seattle Prep will now be able to safely
301 points, the highest total in all
In a unique partnership between Seattle
benefiting all Seattle Prep students.
Washington Interscholastic Activities
Prep, Seattle Parks and Recreation
Prep also has an exclusive-use
Association classifications. The
and Ohno Construction, the long-
agreement for specified days and times
Panthers’ victory was paced by the Girls
suffering Montlake Playfield has been
during football and lacrosse seasons.
Soccer team’s state title and top four
transformed into a state of the art field
An additional major benefit to the park
finishes in six other sports: Boys Cross
available for year-round community
improvement includes the ability to
Country, Volleyball, Boys Basketball,
and school use. The renovation included
hold freshman and JV football games
Boys Golf, Boys Tennis and Girls
a complete replacement of the current
and lacrosse games at Montlake, as well
Tennis. Prep also won the All-Sports
grass with a synthetic turf surface
as football and lacrosse practices.
Championship in 2008-2009.
made possible through donations by
1A classification by school size) with
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Celebrating Mitsuko Okada
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or over 25 years, Seattle Prep students have been guided, formed, instructed and inspired by the gentle and wise presence of Sensei Okada.
Known for her humor and her ability to meet each student as an individual, Mitsuko has been the heart of our Japanese program since she began teaching at Seattle Prep in 1986. At our farewell lunch in June, Steve Brown, Chair of the World Languages department, called to mind a beautiful metaphor Sensei Okada made for Seattle Prep: an oasis in the desert. He then said to Mitsuko: “You have been for us a breath of fresh air – with just enough hint of the foreign and exotic to remind us all that to a greater or lesser degree, we are all foreigners wandering in a strange land, and when we do find an oasis, to treasure it and hold it close to our hearts.” We wish our friend well as she embarks on retirement and a new chapter. Her daily presence will be missed.
Born in: Tokyo, Family: Son
Japan
Andre, daughter Roxanne, son-in-law Barry, granddaughter Penelope
Schools attended: Nara
Women’s University – English Literature & Linguistics and University of Washington – Education Studies
Best job during my youth: My
job was to study! That’s all.
Favorite high school memory: Made Favorite scholastic studies: Science Favorite pastimes: Reading
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a huge paper street float for the annual Sport Day and classic Japanese
and writing; looking at flowers, bushes and trees; drawing.
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Complete the sentence:
I never thought I’d become: a
Japanese teacher I always knew I could: be a scientist or a radio announcer
Worst advice given to me was:” You
should go to this university.” Given by: Sad to say, but my high school teachers. “Pray when you are in pain.” Given by: Father Pham, S.J. Best advice given to me was:
Favorite memory from my life thus far: When my daughter got married, and when I passed the entrance exam for the University. If I could have one redo it would be: Going
to co-ed university and ma joring in science.
My favorite Prep moments are: Many….
• Witnessing the joy of my students faces when they mastered the Japanese writing system and could write Japanese on the board for everyone to admire. • Seeing the excitement in students while they discover new artistic dimensions. • Former students visiting me to share how they developed their career by using the Japanese language. • The many field trips made to museums, restaurants and gardens. • Singing a favorite Japanese song “Taiko”, a drum song, together with the class. • Playing the roles of a DJ, a dancer, and a food tester during Olympic Week.
My favorite Japanese phrase is: “Take
no yooni ikiru,” which translates to: Live your life like a bamboo tree: when wind is hard and snow is heavy, go along with them, then recover when they subside. As long as you live with your feet firmly on the ground, you’ll survive. What I’ll miss the most about Prep is:
• The energy of the students and the intricate balance of their intellectual quest and spiritual life. • Amazingly dedicated faculty & staff and their sense of humor. • Wonderful, articulate speeches by students and faculty.
Being at Prep has been a precious educational experience. I feel I learned more than I taught. It has been a privilege to be part of this community. If a touch of my teaching was able to inspire, widen and deepen a student’s mind and soul, I will feel like my job has been done.
Parting comments:
What’s next? I’m
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going to enjoy being myself. The time has come!
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Maureen Reid Returns as Principal
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e are so pleased to welcome back Maureen Reid to the Prep community as our new Principal. She comes with both highly successful
administrative experience (having served as Principal at St. Matthew and St. Alphonsus) as well as a deep connection to Seattle Prep. Maureen was not only a much respected member of Prep’s science faculty for 17 years but is also mother to two Seattle Prep graduates. Through surveys and listening sessions with different constituent groups (parents, alumni, faculty/staff, Jesuit community, Trustees), the Committee identified the following characteristics as essential in our school’s next leader: • Leadership/Decision-Making Skills
• Personal Qualities
A Brief Conversation with Principal Reid
With these characteristics in mind, the search committee
by Jen (Tullis) Russell ‘99,
developed a pool of exceptional candidates and vetted those
Director of Marketing & Communications
• Communication/Presence/Accessibility • Relationship-Building
candidates through a pre-screening interview process before identifying our three finalists. Each constituent group had
Please share a bit about yourself (your background, family,
the opportunity to personally meet the three finalists as well
hobbies, etc.)
as provide written feedback in the form of a survey. This feedback was taken together with the teaching observation,
I’m originally from NY – raised in Mamaroneck, NY a suburb
reference checks and the collective impressions by the
of Manhattan. I’m the oldest of five children, raised in an
Search committee, and was summarized into a profile of
Irish Catholic family (the Kelly family), centered on faith,
areas of strength and areas of concern for each candidate by
family and education. I am blessed to be married to my high
theme and presented to President Kent Hickey.
school sweetheart John Reid. After our wedding in NY, we moved to Chicago, then South Bend, Indiana and finally
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Very happily, among our finalists, Maureen stood out as
made our home in Seattle. John and I have two great sons
a candidate that possesses all four of the attributes our
– Tim ’96 and Chris ’98. Our family and extended family
school most needs at this time. In addition to these essential
(we have 28 nieces and nephews and 34 grand-nieces and
characteristics and her successful administrative experience,
nephews) are very important to us and we love to travel to be
our community noted that her extensive background in
with them. John and I have a life-long passion for theater and
science will be will helpful in guiding our STEM-related
love going to Ashland, Oregon or Stratford, Ontario for the
initiatives.
summer Shakespeare festivals.
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“I truly believe ‘that God may be found in all things, that each person is sacred and that we are created to serve others in community.’”
in Peyton Hall, the campus will be safer, more accessible and more attractive than ever. The teachers and students will continue to be creatively learning with and from each other through exploring connections within and between disciplines. The larger Seattle community will consider Seattle Prep an innovative, educational leader for instructional practice and people through the Jesuit network and Pacific Northwest will be visiting Prep to observe and learn from the faculty. Prep will be more deeply connected with Jesuit works in mutual support for the preferential option for the poor. You have spoken about your commitment to Jesuit education and spirituality. Tell us a little more about that. What are you most looking forward to about your new role? What do you anticipate will be the most challenging?
Jesuit theology is in my DNA. My dad graduated from St. Peter’s College in Jersey City and was so moved by his courses in Scholastic Philosophy that it was a frequent dinner table
I am most looking forward to being part of this community
topic. My faith was nurtured at home and through my
that is grounded in Ignatian spirituality. I truly believe “that
K-12 Catholic education. In the formative years of college, I
God may be found in all things, that each person is sacred
was thrilled to read the works of Teilhard de Chardin who
and that we are created to serve others in community.”
articulated how the transformation of matter and energy was inherent to the transformation of the world into the kingdom
I look forward to working together to fulfill the school’s
of God.
mission, “to form discerning, transformational leaders who are intellectually competent, spiritually alive, open
Teaching at Prep from 1981 to 1998 did not only give me the
to growth, loving and committed to justice.” I am looking
wonderful opportunity to teach science but also to nurture
forward to getting to know the students and being with them
my spirituality. I found that the Ignatian Way of Proceeding,
in and outside the classroom – on retreats, service projects
Pedagogical Paradigm, and preferential option for the poor
and student activities. I feel blessed to be part of such a
– resonated with my spirit. I deepened my understanding of
strong faculty and look forward to supporting their creativity
Ignatian Spirituality and Pedagogy through my participation
and expertise in the increasingly complex and always sacred
in the JSEA’s conferences and especially my years on the
work of education and formation of students.
JSEA’s board of directors.
What is your vision for Seattle Prep over the next several
At the same time, I was in conversation with other lay people
years?
who were also animated by Ignatian spirituality; first in a group called Partners and then in what evolved to become
This is an exciting time to be at Prep! Over the next several
the Ignatian Spirituality Center where I was a founding board
years, the school will move into the beautiful new spaces
member and served as chair.
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Panther Reunion Weekend 2012 Panther Reunion Weekend 2012 was a great series of events filled with smiles and reconnected classmates. The Golden Panther Class of ’62 celebrated the whole weekend with classmates in town from all over the country to share in dinners, a picnic and a Mass with Father John Topel, S.J. ’52. The entire Prep Community paid tribute to Distinguished Alum John Miller ’57.
Mark your calendars for July 19 – 21 for Panther Reunion Weekend 2013. If you graduated in a year ending in 3 or 8, please contact the Alumni Office at alum@seaprep.org to update your contact information and learn about what your class is planning this year.
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Class Notes 2012 Seattle Prep Alumni Board
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Executive Committee Dave Raney ’95 Board Chair
Dr. Michael J. Scott will be an official at the World Table Tennis Championship being held May 2013 in Paris. Dr. Scott still plays exceptional table tennis and is a member of the Seattle Prep Athletic Hall of Fame and the USA Table Tennis Hall of Fame.
Frank Buono and James Stark write that “The Great Seattle Prep Class of 1957 celebrated their 55th class reunion in July. On Friday night we had a gathering at the Red Onion Tavern in Madison Park. It was very well attended and everyone enjoyed the warm company and the cold beer. On Saturday night we all met at Anthony’s Homeport in Ballard, and 36 members of the class attended. The night was filled with getting reacquainted with classmates whom many of us had not seen in decades. There was an open mike, and many stories were told of the good old days at Prep – including Rock Caley saying with pride that he still holds the record for the most spats received.
Sarah (Ostler) Morris ’94 Past Chair Ted Plumis ’92 Bill Sauvage ’86 Kelly (Nolan) Daniels ’99 Co-chairs, Athletics/Homecoming Kevin Beauchamp Smith ’79 Brian DiJulio ’79 Co-chairs, Scholarship/Endowment
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Fletcher Evans ’96 Luis Aragon ’97 Co-chairs, Communications Marc Linafelter ’68 Tom Hoffer ’80 Co-chairs, Day of Reflection
At the Prep Reunion weekend our class of 1957 was honored by having John Miller receive the Distinguished Alumnus Award. We are very proud of John.”
Beth (Greger) Derrig ’77 MRC Michelle Diego-Smith ’94 Co-chairs, Reunions Board Members David Poitry ’56 Yosh Ohno ’65 J. Brian Losh ’67 Susie (Brazil) Bailor ’80 Rena Caso ’80 Jane Powers ’80 Eric Hampton ’80 Stalin Harrison Jr. ’88 David Ebel ’89 Bill Brooking ’90 Joe Hafner ’93 Shelly Kay (Hackett) Pfeiffer ’94 Jennifer (Sullivan) Nunn ’94 Jeff Arthur ’96 Brandon Bede ’96 Lindy Larson ’98 Erin Flajole ’99 Courtney Hutyler ’99 Jennifer (Rogers) Hurst ’00 Steve Coppess ’03 If you are interested in assisting with Alumni Association events or participating on a committee, please contact Dave Raney ’95 or the Alumni Office at 206-577-2149 or alum@seaprep.org.
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Class of ’61 Dr. A.J. Colasurdo and his wife Marie live in Portland where he has practiced dentistry for 53 years. A.J. and Marie celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in 2011. They have 9 children, 21 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren and are happily “active in the senior mode!”
Class of ’46 Frank Yanak continues to teach in a Masters Program at Golden Gate University in San Francisco.
The Class of ’61 Golden Panthers celebrated a 51st reunion weekend. The wonderful weekend included an evening dinner at Phil Sauntry’s home, and a pig roast prepared by Sal Vacca at the home of Mary and Dick Carr which was enjoyed by the following Panthers: Dick Bianchi, Tom Cain, John Cannon, Dick Carr, Jack Combs, Gary Cummings, John Egge, Bill Eisiminger, Bob Flajole, Paul Hennes, Mike Lamb, Rick Markov, Jim Moyer, Charlie Russell, Phil Sauntry, John Sweet, Bill Taylor, Kip Toner, Pete Torelli and Sal Vacca.
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Class of ’54 Gerald A. Bunn writes from Keene Valley, NY. “Obviously I am older than dirt, but, notwithstanding many years of education at different levels, and, many professional experiences, I consider my time at Seattle Prep to be the best preparation for life that I have encountered.”
Members of the class of ’62 celebrating together during their Friday dinner on campus at Panther Reunion 2012.
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Class of ’67 James Martineau is looking forward to his fourth grandchild, due around Thanksgiving. His other grandchildren are Addie (4), Ruby (3) and Beckett (2).
Anthony K. Merola writes, “Just returned from my latest deployment to Sierra Leone in West Africa. Since 2009, I have been working part-time/on call for a defense contractor under license to the US Department of State.”
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Class of ’72 Mike Caller0 is finishing 36 years in education, 12 spent overseas in China, Kenya and Germany. Mike hopes to retire next year in Costa Rica. He and his wife Carol have five kids and six grandkids and he adds, “My wife Carol is still amazing!”
John Magnano writes that he was elected Clark County Commissioner in Vancouver, WA. He has served as Executive Director of Columbia River Mental Health Services. John and his wife, Alice, have been living in Rockaway Beach, OR for 10 years and have been married 37 years. They have four grown children and four grandchildren. He wishes a special hello to all his 1968 classmates and Prep friends.
Jack Peterson is completing his final year as President of Bellarmine Preparatory School and was awarded the 2012 Nonprofit Business Leader of the year by the University of Washington’s Milgard School of Business. In addition, Jack recently published a book, Managing for Mission, based on his experiences as president of a Jesuit high school. Jim Regan sends the following note, “I’ve been living in Washington, D.C. since 1977, happily remarried in 2011, helping 23-year son with autism navigate life.”
Honoring the 1972 State Championship Cross Country Team are Robert Renouard ’75, Mike McCloskey ’74, Jeff Parietti ’73, Mark Sullivan ’74, Mark Ulloa ’71, Tom Bosserman ’75.
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John McKay ’74 Honored With Judge Learned Hand Award John McKay has been honored by the American Jewish Committee (AJC) with its prestigious Judge Learned Hand Award. In announcing McKay’s selection, the AJC stated: In selecting individuals for this honor, AJC looks to those who have not only excelled at the highest professional levels, but who have imbued their work with an abiding sense of social responsibility. John has done both with dignity and integrity, and continues to make contributions to the pursuit of justice and equality. John has been on the faculty of Seattle University School of Law since 2007. He served as the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington from 2001 until he resigned in 2007 with eight other United States Attorneys. During his legal career, he served as the President of Legal Services Corporation to ensure equal access to justice under the law for all low-income Americans and held leadership positions at the American Bar Association and the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA). John was named Pro Bono lawyer of the Year in 1995 by the WSBA and [along with his brother and NAFUSA past president Mike McKay] received the Charles A. Goldmark Award for Distinguished Service for his contributions to equal access to justice for all in 2008. McKay was honored by the AJC at a luncheon on September 12, 2012, where the keynote speaker was William D. Ruckelshaus.
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Class of ’77
Class of ’82
Mark Solomon of Seattle was honored in May as the recipient of the “Craig R. Donaldson Award for Sustained Leadership Advocacy for Crime Victims.” This award recognizes those who have committed a substantial measure of their time and energy to strengthen rights and improve services for victims of crime. Mark was chosen after 10 years of leadership on the Washington Coalition of Crime Victim Advocates’ Board of Directors and with a life-long dedication to victims of all crimes. Mark has worked within the Seattle Police Department as a crime prevention specialist for 22 years and focused on threat assessment, counter-terrorism and force protection during his 28 years of service with the United States Air Force. Congratulations, Mark!
Michael Connors is the cofounder of Reno Running and Fitness. He recently ran the American River 50 Mile Endurance Run, and ran the Tahoe Triple Marathon in September. He has his sights set on 50 marathons before he hits 50 – current total is 42!
Beth (Greger) Derrig MRC writes, Joe and I just celebrated our 31st wedding anniversary. We met at Prep in 1975! We are so happy to have two wonderful granddaughters!
Class of ’90
Fil Tribble and his wife, Lisa, are living in Renton where their three children attend St. Anthony School. Fil is the current Communications Coordinator for Kennedy Catholic High School.
Paul Twining ’08 has just completed his Mechanical Engineering degree at Santa Clara where he has played baseball for four years and was selected to the West Coast Conference AllAcademic Team this past spring. He writes, “The last four years have been a lot of fun. It was great to continue my Jesuit education down here at Santa Clara as well as continuing to play the game I love, baseball. I’ve learned so much these last four years that will help me as I move on. I just accepted an offer from Texas Instruments to join their Technical Sales Training Program and will be moving to Dallas, TX in August for a year. It will be a new experience but I’m really looking forward to it.”
most incredible blessing ever bestowed upon us. She has definitely captured her grandpa’s heart, Dick Sandstrom ’64.
Class of ’96
Class of ’91
Christian Sandstrom and his wife, Jessie welcomed their daughter Ella Rowyn Sandstrom into their lives on April 26, 2012. She is the
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Jeff Twining ’05, Grandmother Mary Ann Boulanger, Paul ’08, Grandfather Dick Boulanger ’47 and Jimmy Twining ’01.
Erin and Collin Hathaway welcomed a new family member, Quinn Robertson Hathaway in early summer 2012. He joins 20 month old big sister Clare Josephine.
Class of ’02 Brian Woodward and Kelly (DiJulio) Woodward welcomed a beautiful baby girl on Easter Sunday Morning 2012. Reese Marie is granddaughter to Brian DiJulio ’79, great granddaughter to Jim DiJulio ’47 and John Bradley ’56 and niece to Brad DiJulio ’04. Jennifer Lawler earned a Master’s of Education in Curriculum & Instruction (’09), National Board Certification (’11) and is currently attending Columbia University/ Teacher’s College (NYC) in the department of Organization & Leadership.
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Mutanda Kwesele ’04 recently returned Stateside after travelling around Zambia and DR Congo for six weeks working with his sister Change ’07 on the Kamulanga Soccer Project. He writes, “It was quite an experience and an honor to be a part of such a special day for Kamulanga High School in Lusaka, Zambia. I had an amazing trip home and was able to leave a little bit of football [soccer] equipment just about everywhere I went. I played in the street, in a stadium, at an orphanage, and I met some cool people in the process. Needless to say I am greatly impacted by the journey and it makes me want to continue the ongoing project of providing adequate opportunities for people to play this game that the whole world loves so much.”
Class of ’04 Brett Phillips is a candidate for State Representative for the 36th District. Brett graduated from the College of William and Mary with degrees in government and business finance. He serves as a board member of the King County Conservation Voters and the Downtown Seattle Association’s Transportation Association.
Class of ’05
Mallory Baker was named a fourth year Fellow at the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, School of Medicine, Department of Otolaryngology upon receiving the Judith Gravel Fellowship and Award in early 2012. In
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2011, Mallory was awarded the U.S. Bureau of Maternal and Child Health Leadership Fellowship and received the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopment and Related Disabilities Trainee Award in 2010. Mallory “credits Seattle Prep for providing outstanding instruction, encouraging an open mind and service to others.”
Class of ’07
Veronica Asence was crowned 2012 Miss Seafair. To become Miss Seafair, Veronica was evaluated in areas including academic accomplishments, public speaking, interview skills and creative expression.
Martell Webster ’05, pictured here with Brian Mack, Jordan Wheeler ’06, and Spencer Hawes ’06 were all a part of A Plus Youth Program’s third annual fundraising breakfast in May. They were on hand to show support to the kids and also to Prep alum Tavio Hobson ’02, the program’s founder and Executive Director. Joy Hollingsworth ’02 is the General Manager. A Plus Youth Program is a Seattle based foundation that helps its young participants increase achievement academically through participation in organized basketball.
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Veronica graduated from Seattle University in 2010, and is currently completing prerequisites at Cascadia Community College for entrance into a physical therapy doctoral program. As the new Miss Seafair, Veronica will make more than 100 appearances over the course of the coming year.
Class of ’08 Jackson Knight will enter the University of Virginia School of Law this fall.
Class of ’10 Ryan Thurman is a midshipman at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD.
Upon graduation he hopes to be commissioned as a pilot in the Navy. He learned to fly when he was a sophomore at Prep! Andrew La Cava was named as the Northwest Conference Player of the Year for men’s tennis. He is a junior and plays for Whitman College in Walla Walla.
In Memoriam Seattle Prep extends its condolences to the families and friends of those community members who have passed away. If you would like to make an in memoriam gift to honor someone special, please contact Liz Brennan, Seattle Prep Development office at (206) 577-2151 or lbrennan@seaprep.org.
1940s Rev. Thomas R. Garvin, S.J. ’45 passed away March 24, 2012. After graduating from Seattle Prep he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and finished his military duties in 1946. He was ordained a priest in 1958 at St. Aloysius Church in Spokane. Fr. Garvin spent 15 years in higher education, teaching philosophy and history at Mt. St. Michael’s Seminary, Gonzaga University and Seattle University. John Perce Jones ’48, a Seattle native, died peacefully on June 12, 2012. John graduated from the University of Washington and had a successful career as a design/architect for Western International Hotel, Forma and also worked on his own residential projects for family and friends. John travelled around the world designing hotel interiors, bars and restaurants. One of his most
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notable design projects was in Kuwait, where he designed the interiors for the King’s Palace. John is preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Elizabeth, and survived by his two adult children, four grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Ronald Joseph Regis ’49 of Renton, WA passed away August 11, 2012. He was raised in Seattle and attended St. Edwards Elementary before Seattle Prep. He and his wife, Glenda resided in Renton where they raised their family. He treasured the close bond he shared with his family. Always a sports enthusiast, he especially enjoyed softball and golf. He also served in the Naval Reserve. Ron was a very active member of the
community, serving as Park Commissioner on the Renton Park Board for over 40 years, and proudly had the honor of The Ron Regis Park dedicated in his name. He was a generous contributor to many charities and causes. He found peace and pleasure in the warmth of the sun, and enjoyed planning many of the vacations that he and Glenda shared with their friends in Hawaii and Mexico. Ron was a great friend to many, and a “go to guy”. He was an organizer and planner and would do anything for a friend.
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Harold Alexander Brindle ’52 died April 13, 2012 at the age of 77. After graduating from the University of Washington in 1956 with a degree in engineering, his career as an engineer with Alcoa resulted in several patented inventions that helped to improve food quality and safety. In 1965, he began working at Wards Cove Packing Co. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Colleen, five sons, 16 grandchildren, including Alyse ’08, Adam and Andrew ’11 and many wonderful cousins and friends.
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from my sons, my sister and two brothers, high school and university classmates, many friends and caregivers and most of all, the grace of the Holy Spirit. I thank God every day for my three sons and three adorable granddaughters.”
Fr. Philip Lucid, SJ ’40 Philip J. Lucid, S.J. died August 20, 2012, at the Jesuit infirmary in Spokane. An officer and gentleman, priest and lawyer, teacher and friend; many titles apply to this man of God whose smile, wit and gracious manner won the hearts and minds of all who knew him. He graduated from Seattle Prep in 1940 and entered the Jesuit Novitiate at Sheridan, OR, in August 1942. Phil was ordained a priest on June 18, 1955, in Spokane. Upon the completion of his Jesuit training, Fr. Lucid briefly taught at Gonzaga University and then traveled the Northwest giving parish retreats. Desiring to serve his nation as a chaplain, Fr. Lucid was commissioned in 1966 and sent to Vietnam. Twice the age of the soldiers in his unit, he was regularly at the front lines of battle to minister to them. Wounded in action while helping to evacuate injured soldiers, Fr. Lucid was awarded the Purple Heart. He also earned two Silver Stars, a Bronze Star, and numerous other medals and commendations. He was much beloved by all of the communities he ministered to, including Seattle Prep. He was preceded in death by brother Robert Lucid ’48.
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Clair D. Markey ’54 died June 20, 2012, in Peoria, AZ. He was born in Nebraska and grew up on Capitol Hill, attended St. Joseph’s, Seattle Prep and Seattle University, where he played basketball. After moving in 1965 to Juneau, Alaska to work as a mason on the Federal Building, he remained to take a teaching and coaching position at Juneau Douglas High, winning the state championship in 1969. He moved to Fairbanks to coach for Lathrop High School from 1971 to 1976 and led them to a state championship in 1972. In the early 1980s, Clair coached in the professional Continental Basketball Association. He retired in 1996. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Brenda, and their four children. John Riggs ’55 graduated with a BS in Chemistry from Seattle University and a Masters in Chemistry from the University of Nevada, Reno. He lived with ALS for over 30 years. He worked for years as a Research Chemist and Division Project Manager in the defense, missile and space industry for North American Rockwell in the LA area and for Applied Magnetics in Santa Barbara. Mr. Riggs used his Apple computer to interact with his three sons, Mike, Joe, and Brian. In an interview late in his life, he said “I credit my survival to the love and support I have received
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John Timothy Dirstine ’62 passed away in May of complications following surgery for a brain tumor. Upon graduating from Prep, he attended the University of Washington, Evergreen State College and Stanford University. He served in the US Army with one tour of duty in Vietnam.
Timothy Hudson Thomas ’69 passed away unexpectedly on June 16, 2012. He was a member of the Glee Club during his Prep years and continued to perform and share his amazing voice with audiences throughout his life.
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2000s
John Versnel IV ’09, a senior at Loyola University in Chicago, died in September when he accidentally fell from the platform at a Chicago Transit Authority train station. At Loyola he was an officer of the math club and chief organizer of math tutoring services. He had just received an internship at Merrill Lynch, a financial management and advisory company. He was also accepted into Loyola’s masters program for math and was already filling out paperwork to join Teach for America after his masters. He wanted to be a math teacher. Over 550 people attended John’s memorial service at Loyola U, and an additional service took place in Seattle. John will be missed by classmates, friends, parents Suzane and John Versnel III, and his sisters Margaret, 19, and Annie, 16.
Friends of Prep Aloysius James (AJ) Mullally died at age 89 on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 2012. Father to Vince ’64, Paul ’66, Aloysius ’69, Joe ’72, Mark ’80 and current Prep parent John; grandfather to 13 Prep graduates. AJ worked continually to guide his children and was
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active in advancing Catholic educational institutions and teachings. Caroline Craig Augustyn, MD, wife of Dr. Damian Augustyn ’70 died peacefully at their home in Hillsborough, CA after a long struggle with breast cancer. Alyce “Aly” Scalzo passed away after a two year battle with breast cancer. Raised on Capitol Hill, and a graduate of Holy Names Academy, she and her husband Dave were married for 28 wonderful years. Their boys, Nick ’12 and Luke ’13, were the lights of her life. Eric Werner, husband of Terry and father of TJ ’15 passed away in March 2012. George Hickman, father of Learning Resource Center Director Regina Melonson, one of the original Tuskegee airmen and a longtime usher at University of Washington and Seattle Seahawks games, died at age 88. Mr. Hickman was one of the country’s first black military pilots and ground crew members who fought in World War II and, in 2007, was a recipient of the Congressional Gold Medal, the nation’s highest civilian honor. He was also a fixture at Seattle sporting events. He personalized the often anonymous job of ushering fans to their seats, and most regulars to UW basketball and football games knew him by first name. He was perhaps the best known person at Husky Stadium.
Rhoady R. Lee, Jr. Rhoady R. Lee, Jr., 84, died peacefully at his home on Hunts Point surrounded by his family and friends at the age of 84 on August 22, 2012. Rhoady was born in Seattle in 1928 and lived in the Seattle area his entire life. He graduated from O’Dea High School in 1946 and from Seattle University with a business degree in 1950, where he met the love of his life, Jeanne Marie McAteer. They were married 61 years. Even though Rhoady was an extraordinarily successful businessman as founder of Lakeside Industries, he was defined by his family and his generosity to innumerable charities, particularly Catholic schools like Seattle Prep. Rhoady will be remembered as a man of immeasurable integrity, humor, generosity, love, common sense and wisdom. When asked how he was doing, invariably he would respond, “Any better I couldn’t stand it.” Rhoady was a devoted friend and mentor to many, and a loving spouse, brother, father, grandfather and father-in-law to his family. He taught by example how to live a full life, how to work and how to play. Rhoady is survived by his wife, Jeanne Marie, sister Sheila Lee, children Sharon, Rhoady III ’70, Timothy ’72, Maureen, Mary Pat, Michael and their spouses and partners, and his fifteen grandchildren including Jaime ’02, Jeffrey ’05, Lauren ’05, Megan ’07, Katie ’09 and Jacqueline ’11.
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John M. Goodwin The story of the man behind Prep’s latest endowment demonstrates a multi-generational dedication to the school.
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rep has certainly had its share of legends over the
While Prep students learned of Mr. Goodwin’s talents,
past 120 years but, in the case of John M. Goodwin,
commitment and compassion in the classroom, the city
somehow even “legend” doesn’t feel like enough.
of Seattle and state of Washington became aware of these
John Goodwin’s connection with the Jesuits began in Spokane, where he attended Gonzaga Prep and played on the last Gonzaga College football team. He served our nation in World War II and continued his close connection with the Society of Jesus when he took on teaching and coaching
attributes during Coach Goodwin’s remarkable tenure as the leader of the Panther football team. In the 1960’s, Goodwincoached teams had a 21 game winning streak, only one loss in a four year span, and State Championships in 1965 (the year he was named Seattle PI’s Sportsman of the Year) and 1966.
positions at Seattle Prep in 1948. Mr. Goodwin was the only
But, again, it was the relationships that mattered most. John
true “Mr.” at that time – when the school was staffed almost
F. Miller, Jr. ’57 (a Prep legend in his own right), recalled that
exclusively by Jesuits.
John Goodwin always knew when someone was in trouble
John Goodwin always saw himself as an educator first, coach second. However, whether in the classroom or on the gridiron, his approach was always the same. At a time well before phrases like “cura personalis” (care for the person) and “men and women for others” were commonly spoken in Jesuit schools, John Goodwin lived these words through every interaction he had with Prep students. In the classroom, Mr. Goodwin’s intelligence made him a great fit for the highest level math classes, but his heart also drew him to those students who really struggled with math. He loved teaching them all.
1951: The Seattle Prep football team listens to Coach Goodwin (holding the ball).
Cregan Howard ’62 remembers that,
or hurting. “He had a saying, ‘Dobbie,’ that was spoken
“Mr. Goodwin was a math instructor supreme, assuring that
only amongst the coaches when one of our boys was down.
he was connecting with each student in the classroom and
Everyone rallied – faculty, coaches, classmates – to show
that his chalk board displays were imprinting on our young
they cared. John Goodwin knew how to make every student
minds. His disciplined approach to teaching was spiced with
believe in himself on and off the field. The confidence of our
humor and wit.”
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John Goodwin at his desk, 1966; Goodwin in the classroom, 1965.
Away from the public eye, John’s wife, Marguerite, and
No one knows more about the need for endowments to
their nine children knew this man as a hardworking,
support tuition assistance than Kate Goodwin, John’s wife
loving family man. His incredible work ethic included
and Prep’s Admissions Director. Kate started at Prep in 1987
earning football, basketball, baseball and athletic director
as a math teacher who was assigned to teach in… John
stipends to supplement the low salary/no benefits
Goodwin’s old classroom. As Admissions Director, Kate sees
compensation common to lay teaching staff in those
firsthand the sacrifices so many families experience to
years. During summers, Mr. Goodwin would put his math
send their children to Prep. Kate says, “It concerns John and
skills to profitable use by working at Longacres Race
me that a Catholic education of this caliber is increasingly
Track, manually computing the odds and win-place-show
out of the reach of so many families. We’ve seen firsthand
pay-offs from the betting.
the transformative experience of a Prep education with our
John and Marguerite sacrificed to make Catholic education a priority in their household, including sending all of their children to Catholic grade school and high
own three boys (Patrick ‘07, Kevin ’09 and Michael ’13). We want to do our part to help students who can’t afford a Prep education get that opportunity.”
school. Their faith – and good humor – buoyed them.
And what of the legendary John M. Goodwin? After 19
Their son John recalls that his dad was fond of saying,
outstanding years at Prep, Mr. Goodwin went on to coach
“Why would I need life insurance when I have nine
football at the University of Washington and later served as
kids?” To John, “This was his way of expressing what
principal at Kennedy Catholic High School. He died suddenly,
was important to him; to be able to give back to others
and far too young, at the age of 59. But John Goodwin’s care
through his work and, in turn, to have others take over
for kids, and the sacrifices he made on their behalf, did not
and do the same down the line. It was a constant refrain
pass. They remain to this day in the hearts he touched and
in the Goodwin household, ‘The Lord will provide,’ and,
the lives he transformed. That brings a smile to his son,
of course, the Lord always did (even if the Lord provided
John: “Dad was from an immigrant Irish Catholic family and
powdered milk!)”
the Jesuits made possible his education at Gonzaga Prep and
With this sacrifice in mind, Goodwin family members have decided to create the John M. Goodwin scholarship endowment. In so doing they honor a man’s enormous
Gonzaga College. It would bring a twinkle to Dad’s Irish eyes to know that other kids will have the same opportunity to obtain a Catholic education.”
heart. John hopes that this gift in the name of his father highlights “…the sacrifices made by people like my dad to make a Jesuit education available to so many. It’s a
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sacrifice that today’s teachers, administrators and staff
For more information on how you can benefit Prep students
continue to make for the benefit of others in the Jesuit
through estate planning, establish a named endowment or
tradition. Perhaps others will see this as an opportunity
contribute to the John M. Goodwin Endowment, please contact
to give back for an education that made a big difference in
Liz Brennan, Director of Planned Gifts, 206-577-2151;
their own lives.”
lbrennan@seaprep.org.
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Reflection
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am beginning to recognize what really lives in the middle – the in-betweens of these fine lines. Seeing and doing, grace and darkness, hope and fear. How do we get from one to the other? Opportunity, God, values, family, Jesuit
education. An opportunity to be better is always waiting. God – God is in the muddyness, the middle – inviting me to sit with the tension at times. “When the Advocate comes, the Spirit of Truth – He will guide you to all truth.” The Gospel is about the Holy Spirit illuminating our path – shining light on what God hopes and wants for us. Values – like humility, patience, mindfulness. Your inner compass is cultivated in the middle. Family – my wife and two little boys at home remind me of what matters most in life. They ground me. They make me want to be better. Jesuit education and Seattle Prep are about operating in the fine lines to promote discernment of values that lead us closer to seeing God and experiencing hope. I love Seattle Prep. Teaching you and learning from you breathed life into me every day. You challenged me to be excellent. You continually surprised me and amazed me with your curiosity and creativity. You humbled me. I saw God at work in you. I am encouraged by what I saw & look ahead with hope. You’ve helped confirm for me that I am here at Seattle Prep for a reason. I have found my passion. Finally, I offer one last example of the muddy middle – an opportunity to explore God in a fine line, hidden in the words of Oscar Romero, “We can not do everything and there is a sense of liberation in realizing that. This enables us to do something and to do it very well.”
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