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MAGAZINE FOR THE ALUMNI AND FRIENDS OF SEATTLE PREPARATORY SCHOOL

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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.

PRESIDENT’S LETTER

I remember when the Prep Board of Trustees interviewed me for the president's position in 2006. A campaign for an important construction project (Fr. Healy Chapel & Theater, Lee Family Arts Center and PACCAR Commons) was nearing its end, completing the last piece of a remarkable 15 year campus improvement plan. The time for building was over. Now was the time, I was told, to grow the endowment so that more tuition assistance could be offered to families in need. Accessibility goes to the core of mission, so I was excited to take on this challenge when I arrived at Prep in fall 2007. However, as a nerdy systems guy, I also wanted to make sure that our policies, procedures and planning were updated. This included a maintenance checklist and, as part of that checklist, a seismic evaluation of our buildings. The rest, as they say, is history. In 2008 we learned that Adelphia Hall failed the FEMA life-safety test, meaning it would collapse and cause substantial injury and loss of life in a very big earthquake. A less serious earthquake (the kind we experience every 25 years or so) would not be nearly so catastrophic, but would likely render Adelphia unusable as a red-tagged building. Not good. What has been very good, however, is this community’s response to this existential threat to Seattle Prep and its students. Rather than fearfully retreat, most joined together and marched forward courageously to meet the challenge. Where there could have been diminishment and scarcity, there has been instead the abundance of generosity that overflows from hope. I would like to say that I lived in similar courage and hope throughout these past five years, but that wouldn't be true. Those first couple of years in particular often found me suddenly awake at 2:00 a.m., staring at the ceiling. Perhaps not dark nights of the soul in the spiritual sense, but certainly a kind of darkness that left me fretting and anxious. I recall one especially troubling moment when the enormity of the problem and my inability to solve it took firm hold of me. The clear realization came out as a prayer, "God, I just don't think I can do this." And then the answer heard with equal clarity, "You're right. You can't."

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St. Ignatius, in reflecting upon his formation, described how God had taught him as a school master would a child. The lesson for this child was that there is egoism in false selflessness. It seems so obvious now (aren't most lessons after they're learned!), but for me learning how to accept the generosity of others in carrying a burden has made all the difference. And by "other" I certainly include God. That false selflessness leads to selfish independence from God, estrangement where there should be companionship. Students often mistakenly believe that JUG means “Justice under God.” Not so. The root is jugum, or yoke. There’s generally a place for two oxen in a yoke. God pulls with each of us, unless we insist on making it a burden for one. To put it another way, think of the old joke about the guy who constantly complains to God because he never wins the lottery. Finally, God gets tired of the whining: "Hey, meet me half way here alright? At least buy a ticket!" Words often attributed to St. Ignatius state the truth more elegantly: "Pray as if everything depends upon God. Work as if everything depends upon you." Much work remains. The renovation and expansion of Peyton Hall (the "two for one" solution to the Adelphia threat) is underway, but we still need to raise more money to fully fund the project. And that problem the Board of Trustees told me about in 2006 hasn’t disappeared. Though we’ve made some progress, we have a long way to go before we will have enough tuition assistance to meet the need. Finally, there is the matter of the Eucharistic Chapel that had to be demolished as part of the Peyton Hall renovation. We will never be truly whole until that sacred space is replaced. But I know that all of these needs will be met. That’s the trust that comes from venturing out from me to we, from self to other. There’s peace that accompanies that trust, and for this I am deeply grateful.

Kent Hickey President, Seattle Prep 1

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Features

4 Adelphia to Adelphia 6 iPads for All

Prep moves to “One to One” environment

A look back at the changes to Prep’s campus from 1905 to today, including a few alumni messages of favorite moments and faculty members.

24 26 Capital Campaign: Meet Our Chairs 28 Meet the Class of 2013 Distinguished Alumnus 2013 31 32 Getting to Know Susan Kennedy Remembering Rev. Emmett Carroll, SJ 47

Managing Our Side of the Construction Fence Principal Maureen Reid discusses the challenges.

Michele Smith and John McKay ’74 share their excitement about the future campus.

David Raney ’95 continues to give of his time.

Fall 2013 Volume 22, Number 2 Panther Tracks is published by: Seattle Preparatory School Kent Hickey, President 2400 11th Avenue East Seattle, WA 98102 206-577-2141

www.seaprep.org DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS: Jen (Tullis) Russell ’99 jrussell@seaprep.org DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS: Clare Hausmann Weiand chausmann@seaprep.org DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT: Michelle Audino maudino@seaprep.org Liz Parrott Brennan lbrennan@seaprep.org Becky Burns bburns@seaprep.org Shannon Hendricks shendricks@seaprep.org Maureen Wishkoski mwishkoski@seaprep.org

Mrs. Kennedy retires after 29 years at Prep.

Homily delivered at his Funeral Mass, by Rev. Patrick Howell, SJ

In Every Issue 1 President’s Letter 3 Editor’s Note 34 Sports Update 36 Alumni Events 39 Class Notes & In Memoriam 49 Reflection 50 Then & Now

DESIGNER: Mathes Design PRINTER: ColorGraphics PHOTO CREDITS: 2012-2013 Yearbook Staff, Michael Danielson, Yuen Lui, Clare Hausmann Weiand and Liz Parrott Brennan PROOFREADING: Shannon Hendricks If you would like to send a letter to the editor, update your information, or contribute a written piece for consideration to Panther Tracks, please send the information to the address listed, or e-mail alum@seaprep.org. Seattle Prep is an inclusive community, and as such, publishes letters to the editor and class notes as submitted by our alumni and friends. These submissions do not necessarily represent the values or beliefs of Seattle Preparatory School.

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EDITOR’S NOTE Dear fellow alums, parents & friends, I am writing this letter to you not from my Peyton Hall office but from the 1920s craftsman across the street from campus. Like all Peyton hall residents, I am enjoying a temporary home this school year while construction on our new building is underway. From my window I can see the side of McDonnell Hall, the brick façade of the Fr. Healy Chapel & Theater and the glass panes of the PACCAR Commons; I am struck by just how much our campus has changed, even in the 14 years since I graduated. And, of course, beyond what I can see from my window lays Peyton, McHugh Gymnasium and Adelphia. When I worked in the Alumni Office, one of my favorite duties was taking alumni, particularly those who graduated many decades ago, on a campus tour. While it was gratifying to hear their thoughts on our new spaces, the real magic happened when they stepped into Adelphia Hall. From visiting “Fr. Christy’s” old office to making a stop at the boiler room (which always invited the sharing of stories), it was clear how much emotional resonance the timeworn building holds for our grads. Naturally, then, I felt a mixture of thrill and sadness upon learning that Peyton would be renovated and Adelphia torn down. Certainly, the new building would be an incredible gift to our students and community: the design is exquisite and our education will be all the better for it. But what of Adelphia? I have been comforted by just how much thought and care has been put into

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honoring our history as we move forward. From the original Adelphia cornerstone and bricks being incorporated into the plaza design to carefully displayed historical photographs in the new spaces, there is a beautiful integration of the old with the new. Even the name for our new building, Adelphia Memorial Hall, reflects an institutional understanding of the campus’s history and just how important it is. In our spring issue, we invited you to visit our website or write us with stories of those teachers, counselors and coaches who made your Prep experience a meaningful one. We will be recognizing many of the fine people honored with your words through the naming of classrooms, offices and community spaces in Adelphia Memorial Hall. So inspired were we with your reflections that we wanted to share some of them with you. In the coming pages, you will see the story of our campus and the people who have shaped it over its almost century-long history. And if you haven’t been by campus in recent years, please come visit! We would love to show you the work being done on the new building and give you a chance to see old haunts (and say “good-bye” to Adelphia). May your fall be a blessed one. Jen (Tullis) Russell ’99, Director of Communications

iPads for All

Prep to Moves to “One to One” Environment In the spring issue of Panther Tracks, Principal Maureen Reid announced Seattle Prep’s three year technology plan. Here, the chair of the Technology Committee, English and math instructor Jen Freeman, discusses the decision to put an iPad in the hands of every student come fall 2014.

ews about technology and education seems to be everywhere these days. One to one programs, in which each student has a device, usually a tablet computer, are starting at schools across the country, including at a majority of Jesuit high schools around the United States. These devices will enable students to access the internet, communicate with one another and with their teachers, do most of their homework assignments, and as more and more textbooks become available in digital form, do most of their school reading. More and more educational applications are available every day, allowing students to analyze Shakespeare’s sonnets while listening to skilled actors perform them, to simulate the dissection of frogs, and to study the effects of changing different parameters in a mathematical equation. Students at Prep will soon be able to take advantage of all of these advances. A technology committee comprised of 4

faculty members and Principal Maureen Reid studied the options, consulted with a variety of groups, attended national seminars and came to the conclusion that the iPad was the device that would best fit Prep’s educational needs at this time. In May, Seattle Prep teachers were given iPads as a step in the process of becoming a “one to one” school. Eventually, all Prep students will have their own iPads, allowing access to a variety of applications and to their own work from almost anywhere. They will be able to communicate with one another, with their teachers, and with the greater world at any time. This represents a dramatic change in how a Prep education will be conducted, but it is also consistent with the values and goals that have always driven what it means to be educated in a Jesuit school. One option available to Prep’s faculty is known as “flipping the classroom.” This is a hot topic among educators – it refers to the practice of having students acquire

information at home, often via electronic means of content delivery. Teachers can use various means of recording themselves delivering the content of the lesson, so that they can then use class time to engage in discussion, to work through practice problems with students and to delve deeper into the meaning and significance of class material. This approach can be freeing, and can allow the teacher to spend more time engaging with students. In a one-toone environment, students can watch their teacher’s content delivery for homework on their iPads and can note any questions they have in order to prepare for class the

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Another advantage of the one-to-one model is flexibility. Students will no longer be tied to big desktop computers in labs, nor will teachers have to wheel out a heavy laptop cart. Instead, students will be able to turn on their iPads and begin work anywhere – in classrooms, out on the Plaza, in the PACCAR Commons, or in the Great Room in the new Adelphia Memorial Hall. The newest building on Prep’s campus will be ideal for one to one use – there will be ample access to wireless hotspots and all projectors will have

The newest building on Prep’s campus will be ideal for one-to-one use – there will be ample access to wireless hotspots and all projectors will have wireless connections.

next day. Screencasting programs allow students to watch and annotate a slide show while their teacher explains what is appearing on the screen. Students are able to rewind and replay the screencast as often as they would like, and they can listen to it at any time in order to review. This is just one example of the many ways that teachers and students will be able to use their new devices to enhance learning. The hope is that, as teacher Andy Hendricks ’83 puts it, “technology allows for more efficient delivery of information to allow greater time for formation leading towards transformation.”

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wireless connections. With wireless projection, teachers can roam around the room, iPads in hand, explaining the equation or the grammatical construction or the chemical reaction that is on the screen. Students will also be able to easily project from their own screens, enabling them to discuss their work with all of their classmates. While the committee is excited about the use of iPads and the possibilities that they offer, they are also mindful of the challenges that these devices will present. Teachers will have to adjust some of their methods,

and students will learn about acceptable and responsible use of their tablets. The hope is that by the time students leave Prep, they will be well prepared for the world they encounter, including the digital world. Some questions still linger: Do such devices belong in a Jesuit school? Will Prep lose its valued tradition of meaningful relationships among students and faculty? Will students still have time for reflection and discussion with their teachers and peers? These concerns, voiced by some members of the community, were carefully considered by the committee. In some ways, communication can be improved in a one-to-one environment. The logistics of interaction are simplified by the tools that students and teachers and parents can use: feedback on student work is easier to give, and can be given in a variety of forms. Online discussions enable students to share their opinions and ideas with one another and with their teachers. Immediate access to information and data can help students justify and support their opinions. Nonetheless, Prep’s administration and faculty still recognizes the value of silence, of peaceful moments spent in personal interaction, in contemplation and in prayer. While technology will play a larger role in a Prep education and can be part of each student’s striving to achieve the Magis, it can also serve as a distraction. Prep’s faculty is keenly aware of this, and is empowered, when needed, to say “no” to technology, and to have students disconnect from all of their devices. Technology will be a powerful tool for Prep students, but it is a tool that is best used judiciously. The challenge will be to ensure that they keep the greater goal in mind, to grow closer to God through every part of their lives. 5

A D E LP H IA TO A D E LP H IA In our somewhat young city, it is unusual to find a school that has sent its graduates off to two world wars or born witness firsthand to the Great Depression. And looking at Seattle Prepâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s modern brick facades from its landscaped plaza, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to forget all the campus has seen. There have been so many profound, even groundbreaking, moments here. And for many of our graduates, it takes only a walk through old Adelphia Hall to be viscerally brought to another time. The piercing whistle of Fr. Christy McDonnell can almost be heard here. And, somehow, that history and sense of place helps inform the education our students still receive today. In the coming pages, we share the journey of our campus with you. And the story of all those groundbreaking people and moments that have led, finally, to physically breaking ground on Adelphia Memorial Hall this past June.

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THE BEGINNING

“Th e position of th e College is ideal for expansion and sh ould it som eday rise to greater h eigh ts, a new place would

Excerpted from “The Echo”, 1923 SITUATED ON A HEIGHT directly opposite the University of

not ha ve to be fou nd.”

gratifying results. After cutting down and filling in, an athletic

Washington, with a sheet of calm water between, commanding

field three hundred and twenty feet by two hundred and thirty

a sweeping view of two lakes and two mountain ranges and the

feet replaced the hills, trees and brush.

northeastern portion of Seattle, is the Seattle College of today,

Each succeeding year has seen new improvements to both

the nucleus of the Seattle College of the future. Far removed

building and grounds. More classrooms have been made, a new

from the hot, dusty, traffic-burdened center of the city where

chemistry and physics laboratory has been added and all old

it once stood, it is placed in an ideal spot which affords ample

equipment has been replaced by modern.

room for expansion. The development of the present site, which comprises seven

Only four of the seven acres are now in use. There is room on the grounds should the demand warrant it, for two more

acres, was begun by Dr. Schmidt in 1905, when he founded

buildings, several tennis and handball courts and a good sized

Adelphia College. When his plans failed to materialize, owing

stadium, all without touching the present athletic field. The

to the war times, he was forced to sell. Mr. T.C. McHugh, always

position of the College is ideal for expansion and should it

a friend of Jesuit education, taking advantage of the situation,

someday rise to greater heights, a new place would not have to

purchased the site and buildings and presented them to the

be found.

Province for the use of Seattle College. When the place was taken over in 1919, it was in a

The new site has many advantages not afforded in the old place at Broadway and Madison. The surrounding are far more

depreciated condition. The buildings had not been used or taken

pleasant and far better adapted to the location of a school. The

care of for some time and were hidden from view by irregular

student is not hampered by the distracting sounds of heavy

mounds of dirt, shaggy trees and rotting brush. The renovation

traffic and he finds a cool, shady place to loiter during the

and improvement of the buildings was first in order. A thorough

recreation periods. The scenery too, unequaled any place in the

cleaning, new systems of sanitation, heating and ventilation

city, adds to the advantages of the college.

and a complete remodeling of the classrooms was accomplished

The acquisition of this location gave the College the needed

during the summer months. In 1920 the grounds were leveled.

momentum to push it forward. It has advanced surprisingly in

The blasting and pulling of stumps and large rocks and the

the last three years and bids fair to go ahead at a steady pace,

incessant noise of a steam shovel disturbed studies for a month

for a good many years to come.

or more, but the little trouble caused was amply repaid by the

Class group, 1924

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’20s ’30s

Seattle Prep endures WWI and the Great Depression

Fr. John McHugh, S.J. After the sale of his cannery company, T.C. McHugh made a “promise to God” to donate $50,000 to a charity. St. Joseph Pastor, Fr. John McHugh, SJ, (no relation) advised him to consider helping struggling Seattle College. At the time, Seattle Prep’s campus was called Adelphia College, was run by a group of Swedish Baptists, and served as both a seminary and school. Before that, the land was used as a cemetery until the city closed it due to health reasons.

WITH THE BEGINNING OF WORLD WAR I, Seattle College was forced to join a number of other schools in suspending classes in 1918. The students transferred to the few colleges selected by the War Department to remain open and it wasn’t until 1925 that the next set of Bachelor of Arts degrees were conferred. Dedicated to the popular St. Joseph parish priest, Fr. William A. Garrigan, SJ, the “new gym” was opened just five days before the stock market crash in 1929. Widely considered

The old Jesuit residence on Delmar Avenue

the best high school gym in the city, Garrigan served as the home court for the Seattle College Maroons (later the Chieftains), the Seattle Pacific College Falcons and ultimately the Prep Panthers (until 1983) in addition to a number of semiprofessional teams. Its final service to the school was as a makeshift theater from 1984 until the opening of the Fr. Healy Chapel & Theater in 2008 (the theater was originally planned for completion in the mid-1990s). Of special note: the funds to build Garrigan were made possible by the work of the Mothers Club, the precursor to the Parent Association, which supported the school for more than five decades. In the late 1920s, increased enrollment in both the college and high school departments sparked a move in the college to a large residential building at 10th and Roanoke and in 1933 Seattle College High School formally changed its name to Seattle Preparatory School.

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Wh en I started

at Seattle Prep, I had little

math backgrou nd. I couldn’t even

do fractions. Mr. Coen kept m e after class and told m e I was

going to fail but h e wasn’t going to let that happen. I was going

to stay after sch ool every day so h e could tutor m e. Because of h is

extra h elp, I ended th e term with an “A” in math.

I learned later in in life that

Mr. Coen ser ved with out pay.

~Ted Rogers ’37

New York Yankees star Babe Ruth paid a visit to Seattle Prep in 1925, entertaining students and faculty by hitting baseballs from the Adelphia steps “all the way to 10th Street.”

Seattle Prep was not immune to the suffering and hardship experienced by the rest of the country in the 1930s. The Mothers Club canned food for the priests and the Jesuits worked hard to keep the students in school, even when tuition could not be paid. The year of 1937 saw the arrival of perhaps most legendary of all Seattle Prep faculty: Rev. Christopher McDonnell, SJ, who sat at the helm of the school as headmaster until 1956. His philosophy toward education was straightforward: “I think our curriculum of thirty years ago is what our world wants. I’m talking about basic courses in English, mathematics, history and science. I can’t see this other business at all.” He also emphasized public speaking, dramatics and athletics as key parts of a Prep education.

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’40s

Young Men Coming of Age During the WWII Years

Fr. Christopher McDonnell, S.J.

In my opinion the faculty was a talented group with no one in particular out shining the rest. However, there was one in the group that I will fondly remember and that was our Principal, Christopher J. McDonnell, SJ; tough love, devotion, a great example, a character, a Catholic priest that we all respected. All in all I am so grateful for my four years at Prep and for the fine foundation that I was given in my faith. – James D. “Jim” Murray ’47

ONCE AGAIN THE LIFE OF SEATTLE PREP is shaped by world events: December 7th, 1941 saw the start of World War II and with it the departure of teachers and students to the service. Many were lost forever. Graduates of the late ’40s well remember the rattling of Adelphia in an earthquake in 1949. The result was added momentum to the plans for a classroom addition. Prep football fans will long hold reverent that same year as it marked the installation of Mr. John Goodwin as head coach.

Photos: (clockwise from above) Adelphia Hall and adjacent Garrigan Gymnasium in the early ’40s; the daily Jesuit processional from the Delmar residence to campus proper; entrance to Garrigan; main point of entry to the school via Adelphia Hall; some students traveled to school by bus each day from as much as an hour away.

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’50s

The Post-War Boom

My second day in freshman English

at th e University

of N otre Dam e th e instructor hand ed

my first pap er back and said, " You

went to a Jesu it prep school."

– Joh n Pruss ’53

A RAPIDLY EXPANDING STUDENT BODY meant the addition of a south wing around Garrigan Gymnasium in 1952, providing a student chapel, study halls and a cafeteria. Known as the “Christy L”, the wing was eventually remodeled further in the early ’80s when it was officially dedicated as McDonnell Hall. The early ’50s also saw the establishment of the Seattle Prep Annual Grade School Speech Tournament, which celebrated its 60th year in 2013.

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“Mister” O’Dea was a class act from the start. He came to Prep in the late ’40s, teaching Latin, English and moderated the Debate Club. In my particular case, after having a skiing accident and almost losing my leg, he made a point every week to bring homework to my home for me to keep up with school. Without his consideration I don’t think I would have made it through school. I kept up connections with him for the next 20 years and he was always a model to look up to. – Don Campbell ’50

Many will remember Mr. Goodwin, rightly so, as one of the great high school football coaches in Washington state history. He had a unique ability to motivate and inspire his team. However, Mr. Goodwin was also an exceptional classroom teacher. He was primarily responsible for the algebra and advanced algebra classes, as well as some college algebra for the “A class.” I recall an incident where a young Jesuit took over our college algebra class for a few weeks to teach us about differentiation and integration. He dazzled us with lots of epsilons and deltas, but

“Mr. Olivier was a challenging and inspirational teacher. He had managed to acquire, even in his early teaching days, the master teacher’s art of being simultaneously demanding and supportive. He also gave me invaluable moral guidance at a later critical moment in my life. I will always be indebted to him, both intellectually and spiritually.” ~David Kennedy ’59

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we never could grasp the basic concepts. When Mr. Goodwin returned, he was able to enlighten us in one class by explaining the connection between derivatives and the slope of a curve and between integrals and the area under a curve. A great teacher, a great person! – Daniel Costello ’60

’60s

Athletics and Brotherhood

THE ’60S HERALDED A TIME of cultural

a hillside on the northwest corner of

gift by the Peyton family - a wheat farm

change in the United States and a golden

campus, but not without controversy.

in Sprague, WA. In 1947, Fr. McDonnell

period for athletics and brotherhood at

Dubbed the “Jesuit Hilton”, many

entered into an agreement with the

Seattle Prep. Prep won three consecutive

objected to its construction, noting it

family whereby Prep would receive

tennis championships (1962-4) and

was too large for the declining number

annual income from the wheat farm. In

in 1965 John Goodwin was named

of Jesuits at the school and that it was

1973, Prep received full ownership and

Sportsman of the Year by the Seattle PI

overbuilt. In 1979, citing those declining

actually ran the farm until it was sold in

for his football team’s success.

numbers and Prep’s need for more

1982. The proceeds from the sale were

space, the residence was transferred to

used for capital improvements and the

residence on Delmar in the 1965

Following the damage to the Jesuit

the school, where it has housed offices,

creation of an endowment fund for tuition

Olympia earthquake, a 10-year campus

classrooms and a cafeteria.

assistance.

development plan was approved in 1966. In 1969, a new residence was built into

This building was eventually named Peyton Hall in recognition of a generous

In the era of Vatican II, Fr. Sacco, along with Fr. Joe Small, taught us the Christian faith in a way that emphasized the Love of Christ, not the Old Testament judging God that so many of our previous Catholic teachers had stressed. That consistent, passionate teaching of Love made an indelible mark on my life and established a clarity of moral value for me that has continued to inform me over the ensuing 40+ years. – Carl Binder ’67

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Fr. Joe Small arrived at Prep in the fall of 1963. On our first day of class he entered the room, went directly to the blackboard, reached as high as he could, and wrote: Fr. Joe Small. Then he said, "As you can see the name fits me." Great icebreaker for a humble man who was always present, always available if you needed him. He knew what was important and directed you accordingly. Whether it was trouble at home, with a girlfriend or another teacher his advice was always valued and

Brady Twohy treated

stud ents with d ecency and

appreciated. – Ray Sylvester ’63

kindness. He took h is job seriously, but never took

h imself too seriously. He fou nd th e humor in most

classroom situations, and h e managed to find a way to appreciate th e clowns.

– Kevin Miller ’67

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Creating a New Landscape

THE 1970S WOULD BRING LASTING CHANGE to Prep’s campus and experience: in 1973 the Provincial of the Jesuit Oregon Province announced that the school would be a new model of the Jesuit apostolate in secondary education. After a year of study and community involvement, Seattle Prep and Seattle University, joined once more, announced the formation of a coed, six-year program called Matteo Ricci College. Students would study for three years at Seattle Prep, three at Seattle U and would graduate in six years with a B.A. in Humanities. The unique program garnered national interest and funding, including a grant bestowed on Prep by the Ford Foundation (presented to Fr. Healy by President Gerald Ford). The ’70s also earned Seattle Prep a cross country state championships under the guidance of legendary and beloved coach Fr. Tom Sullivan, SJ. In 1979, Seattle Prep’s first formal capital campaign was announced: $2.5 million would

Above: The Prep campus as photographed in the ’70s. From left to right, you can see the newly constructed Peyton Hall,

be raised for the McHugh Gymnasium, science

Adelphia Hall with façade and

classrooms, cafeteria and offices.

McDonnell Hall. The parking lot was a favorite student hangout spot. Near right: Peyton Hall viewed from across Delmar Avenue. Far right: The Adelphia façade as seen from Peyton Hall.

The first female Seattle Prep students, 1975.

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Mike Foy was a very patient and kind teacher. He was unflappable, even when students were giving him a hard time. No matter who the student was, Mr. Foy had a gift for showing firmness, along with genuine concern and respect for each student and he was excellent at finding gifts and talents in others and nurturing them. I am grateful to Mr. Foy, for it was he that, in my junior year --my last year at Prep --challenged me to see that I could do something well, and that doing things well mattered. He gave us a writing assignment to rewrite one of the Gospels as a modern-day story. I chose The Gospel of Mark because it was the shortest. Instead of pointing out the shortcomings of my writing, which I am sure there were many, he highlighted the things I did well. This was a key turning point in my education as I began to get serious about learning, and I credit Mr. Foy for instigating it.

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â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Joe Peterson â&#x20AC;&#x2122;80

’80s

Responding to the Need

THE 1980s MEANT MORE than big hair and acid-washed jeans for Seattle Prep. After 50 years of classrooms in Adelphia, a new building, McDonnell Hall, expanded Prep’s capabilities. In 1983, the McHugh Gymnasium was officially opened and dedicated and 1985 brought back the “senior year option.” The improved campus and broadened choices meant an enrollment boost for the school. The alumni association kicked off the first annual Basketball Tournament, which celebrated its 30th year in 2013. Upon Fr. Tom Bunnell’s departure to Peru, Mary Lee McDougall became the first laywoman to serve as acting Principal within the 43 Jesuit secondary schools. A further sign of the times came when Chris Conroy was selected as the first permanent lay Principal for Seattle Prep in 1990.

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Fr. Fitterer has been one of the strongest voices informing my decisions as an adult, even 32 years after graduating from Prep. He has the kind of wise, quiet spirit that young people listen for-the one who shows you how to walk in Jesus’ steps. He represented the care and concern of a teacher, a counselor and, at times, a loving parent. Paul Fitterer- I haven’t spoken to you in way too long, but I am happy to have the chance to honor you now. Thanks for giving us your very best-you changed many lives along the way. – Mary Taylor Robertson ’80

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’90s ’00s

The Construction of St. Ignatius Hall, a Landscaped Plaza and Underground Parking Bring Prep’s Campus Up to Date IN 1991, SEATTLE PREP CELEBRATED its 100th birthday and record enrollment. Collegio, the synthesis of English, history and theology, was put on center stage with the construction of St. Ignatius Hall, which opened in 1999. The building allows for large, team-taught classes and features break out rooms for group work. The campus improvements also included the addition of an underground parking garage and turning the former parking lot into a landscaped plaza. A statue of St. Ignatius was installed in front of the gym where he presides over campus. Another significant improvement to campus was kicked off with Growing in the Spirit: the Campaign for Prep’s Future. At long last, Garrigan Gymnasium/Theater was laid to rest and the Prep drama department was finally bestowed a facility worthy of their talents in the Fr. Thomas F. Healy Chapel & Theater. A unique design, it easily converts between a chapel (where weekly liturgies are celebrated) and a performance space. Below the theater, the Lee Family Fine Arts Center provides state of the art classroom space specifically designed for music, art and drama.

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Mr. Mead was both a wonderful teacher and a deeply religious person and I appreciated both of those qualities. Although students might have initially felt a little intimidated by him and his high standards (half of my AP Calculus class dropped the course during the first two weeks of the year), Mr. Mead was a very kind and approachable person once you made the effort to talk to him. I have made teaching my own profession (I am a college professor) and I take inspiration Community space, always at a premium at Prep, was also added with the PACCAR Commons, which allowed the school to move to one lunch period. In addition to enhancing the campus, the campaign put a spotlight on the importance of growing the endowment. In an effort to keep tuition increases

from instructors such as Mr. Mead. Mr. Mead always began each class with a prayer, and in his honor I would like to end

reasonable and to offer more tuition assistance, the campaign added over $2.5

this message with the first word he used

million to named and general endowment funds.

every class period : Oremus.

The 2000s also meant great strides for the school in academics and cocurriculars: the Mock Trial team has won nine State Championships since

– Bill Pedersen ’90

2003 and State Championships were earned in Girls Soccer, Volleyball, Cross Country, Boys Golf, Boys and Girls Basketball, Boys and Girls Lacrosse and Boys Tennis.

Okada Sensei was easily one of the highlights of my days at Prep. Her enthusiasm in teaching a challenging language was infectious and her consistent encouragement helped me to, in the long run, become a Japanese teacher myself. I have enjoyed running into her at Japanese Speech and Skit competitions as fellow teachers and my students enjoyed meeting the woman who helped mold me into the teacher I am today. Mitsuko Okada continues to be someone I look to who personifies what the word teacher truly means. I consider it an honor to be called one of her students. – Kari (Erickson) Denton ’93

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2014

The “New” Adelphia

IN 2008, PREP RETAINED A STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING FIRM

Adelphia Memorial Hall was designed with the Jesuit

to conduct a full seismic analysis of all campus buildings.

educational vision of collaboration, integration and reflection

They concluded that Adelphia Hall, which remains Prep’s

in mind. Open spaces and welcoming nooks invite students

primary academic building, is a seismic hazard (it failed the

into conversation and lively debate. Flexible classrooms

life safety test under national FEMA standards). In the event of

provide opportunities for a variety of learning styles and

“the big one,” Adelphia would not remain intact long enough

creative lesson planning.

for occupants to safely evacuate the building. And even in the

The building project creates the following:

event of a smaller earthquake, the possibility exists for the

• 14 New Classrooms

building to be “red tagged” and rendered unusable, much like

• Environmental Science Center

what happened to the Delmar residence in 1965.

• Learning Resource Center

It was clear that something needed to be done in the short

• Great Room

term and, following a campus master use plan, the Board

• Center for Community Ministry

of Trustees unanimously voted to demolish Adelphia Hall

• Eucharistic Chapel (subsequent phase)

and renovate and expand Peyton Hall. The new building

• Fitness Center

eliminates the seismic hazard, creates a vibrant new core of campus, resolves substandard classroom and common spaces and transforms Peyton Hall from a dormitory into a state of the art academic building.

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NEW BUILDING SPOTLIGHT: THE PETER J. FELDSINE FITNESS CENTER A core belief in Jesuit educational philosophy is that the body must be cared for as well as the mind and spirit – all are integrated within one. Our campus plan will help our students reach their fullest potential by maximizing physical health and fitness. Named in honor of Peter Feldsine, sibling of Chris ’11 and Alyssa ’14, the new fitness center will be a 2000 square foot space that provides expanded opportunities for training and instruction in the areas of fitness, health and wellness. When explaining their decision to name the fitness center in honor of Peter, his parents, Carolyn Feldsine and Phil Feldsine, say that “Peter was a kind person with a keen sense of social justice. He was also an avid sports enthusiast – an ESPN addict! Peter died of a heart attack at exactly 19 years and 6 months of age to the hour. He was returning to his dorm at Santa Clara University after a workout in the gym, which was directly across from his dorm. We are honored to have the opportunity to support the Peter J. Feldsine Fitness Center. This will serve the Prep community for many decades while paying tribute to a special young man who recognized the value of both a healthy body and mind.“

NEW FITNESS CENTER: DESIGNED FOR ALL STUDENTS The new strength and conditioning center will be approximately four times the size of our current facility. The addition of the new space will allow our Life Fitness and Health and Wellness classes to effectively and efficiently complete workouts within the PPD curriculum by allowing entire classes to exercise together at the same time. In terms of athletics, the new facility will allow for greater variety in training methods that include the different per-training soft tissue work, joint mobility work and dynamic warm up methods as well as a much larger area to do comprehensive torso training prior to the start of each training session. The extra space will allow for a greater variety of explosive and strength movements that can be included in each training session. Overall, the new strength and conditioning center will allow all of our students and athletes a facility that will have a greater variety of strength and cardio equipment in one room with much more space, creating a safer training environment. This will also allow the PPD classes to expand their fitness curriculum, giving each student better access to wellness opportunities.

~Mike Durand, Prep Coach & PPD Instructor

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MANAGING

OUR SIDE OF THE

CONSTRUCTION FENCE

With the largest building on campus closed for a full academic year, you might wonder what kind of impact construction will have on the day to day life of the school. Principal Maureen Reid discusses the appearance of cranes and bulldozers and vanishing classrooms and offices.

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Such a large campus renovation must mean

As an administrator, what are you most personally

considerable logistic considerations for teachers and

looking forward to in the new building?

kids. Can you share a bit about how construction will

As a former science teacher, I am most excited about the new science labs/classrooms. When I first started at Prep as a young teacher in 1982, the current science labs were newly remodeled and considered state of the art. Much has changed in the past 30 years and I am delighted Prepâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s students and science teachers will have updated facilities. As an administrator, the safety of the students is of primary importance to me and so I am looking forward to knowing that in the case of an earthquake the students will be much safer in this new construction. The third part of the new building I think is going to be very attractive is the great room on the top floor. This is going to provide a very attractive gathering place for students and special events for many years to come.

impact what goes on in the classroom?

The students will not experience much change due to construction this school year. Since only four rooms in Peyton were used as classrooms, we have been able to assign those classes to meet in classrooms available in the other two buildings. The biggest change for the students will be the lack of a cafeteria. Students are able to purchase food in the PACCAR Commons and Panther Place. More students are congregating in the hallways and gym lobby during lunch time. When the weather is nice, the students continue to be able to eat outside and in the courtyard. The other challenge is parking, with the loss of a number of parking spaces due to the construction; carpools of four are needed for an assigned space in the underground garage. The library moved to temporary quarters in McDonnell Hall and the students quickly adjusted to this new location.

What is the school doing to help minimize the disruption of campus life?

Planning for the building included planning how to build with the least amount of disruption for the school. This summer, as demolition of the top floors of Peyton Hall got into full swing, over 300 kids attended summer classes and athletic camps. The teachers have consistently reported that the construction has not distracted their students. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expect that the experience for this school year will be any different than this summer. People are adapting quickly to the changes in the environment.

Do kids seem excited about the new building?

The students are curious and interested in the construction. It is fascinating to watch the machinery and the workers go about their work and to see the dramatic changes from day to day. The students know they are going to be able to say they witnessed the progression of this historic building project at Prep.

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BUILDING OUR FUTURE has not been a straightforward, typical capital campaign. The need for a new building arose quite unexpectedly and thus required an immediate move to action; ideas for both

Q& A WITH OUR CHAIRS

what the building solution might look

Please share a little about your

like and how to pay for it swirled upon

relationship with Seattle Prep. How

the news of Adelphia’s seismic instability.

have you been/are involved?

The challenges were compounded

M: I am a current parent of a junior

by building ordinances, height

(16) and our oldest son graduated in

restrictions, a campus in a residential

June. I have been very involved in the campaign for three years and have

neighborhood and a community that had just completed a major building and fundraising project in the Fr. Healy, SJ

just completed my first year on the Michele Smith, Campaign Co-Chair

Chapel & Theater, Lee Family Fine Arts Center and PACCAR Commons. It was clear from the beginning

J: I’m a Prep graduate (’74), joining brothers Mike ’69, Brian ’72 and Bill ’76, plus numerous nieces, nephews and two uncles, Don ’18 and Norm

that we needed optimistic and

’22 for a long history of the McKays

visionary leadership for this effort.

with the Jesuits and Seattle Prep.

Enter Prep parent Michele Smith and

Before serving as Co-Chair with

alum John McKay ’74. Both members

Michele, we served together on the

of the Board of Trustees, Michele and

Prep Board of Trustees, which I also

John have given an incredible amount of time and energy to bringing our new building from dreams to plan John McKay ’74 Campaign Co-Chair

Prep Board of Trustees.

had the privilege of chairing. Chairing a capital campaign is a major undertaking. What about this

to reality. Here, we talk with them

project inspired you to take on such

about why they agreed to take this on

a big commitment?

and what they’re most excited about

M: When I became aware of the

seeing completed.

safety issues regarding Adelphia Hall, I felt very compelled to help in

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any way that I could. As the primary

J: Michele and I work with great

the value of Jesuit education and

academic building, Adelphia is

leadership and staff, led by April

our shared mission of graduating

critical to the students for all of their

Collier and our President, Mr. Hickey.

young women and men for others.

classes and that building needs to

Our volunteers from the Prep

The Building Our Future campaign

be safe. I was also very compelled by

Community, especially those who

gives each of us an opportunity to be

the idea of growing our endowment

serve on our Campaign Committee,

a part of this mission and ensures

to continue the wonderful mission

are hardworking, dedicated,

Prep’s success for many years to

of Seattle Prep.

tenacious and funny. Yes, funny. We

come. Whether you are able to give

J: Replacing our oldest building

have laughed, celebrated successes

a little or a lot – join us in bringing

on campus was not optional; the

unlooked for, supported each other

Jesuit education and values to future

safety and educational needs of

as we requested contributions to

generations of highly educated,

our kids made it mandatory. Yet,

the campaign, consoled when it

humble and dedicated servant

this presented the opportunity to

was tough and sipped champagne

leaders who will change the world.

transform the old residence into a

when we reached important

modern and visionary instrument

milestones. Celebrating with our

What do you think is the coolest

of Jesuit education for the next 50

Jesuit companions like the amazing

feature of the new building?

years. The Seattle Prep community’s

Fr. Paul Fitterer, SJ and opening all of

M: I think everything is cool about

positive response to this challenge

our meetings with prayers for God’s

the new building! I am most excited

has motivated me and many, many

guidance and strength will stay with

about the wonderful learning

others to work even harder on our

me for a long, long time and makes

environment that each classroom

campaign.

me grateful for this opportunity to

will have. The natural light and the

serve Seattle Prep.

views will be amazing.

What have been some of your

J: While we do not yet have funding

favorite moments of working on

Why should Prep parents, alumni

Building Our Future?

and friends support the Campaign?

M: Working with John McKay,

M: I truly believe in “paying it

the heart and soul of the Seattle

April Collier, Kent Hickey, the

forward”. The campus buildings

Prep campus. Its hallmarks are

development staff and our

should be safe and provide a

a spirit-filled and scaled design

wonderful campaign committee.

wonderful learning environment

utilizing the beauty of God’s nature

Being surrounded by such

for our children. Our children have

and inviting students and faculty

enthusiastic and passionate people

benefited from the kindness of

to quiet contemplation. By day the

is very motivating and you realize

others at Prep and it’s our job to

new Eucharistic Chapel will be the

that our Prep community is so

continue that kindness. I also feel

school’s center and lit by night it will

generous. The other wonderful

that growing our endowment is

be the gem of our campus. Best of all,

moment was the Groundbreaking in

so important in continuing Prep’s

it was the students of Seattle Prep

June! Such an exciting moment for

important mission and providing the

who asked for a new contemplative

Prep!

best education for all families.

space as a part of the Campaign.

J: Whether you are a graduate of

Let’s give it to them and to Prep

Prep, a parent or a friend, you know

students yet to come.

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for it, the Eucharistic Chapel adjoining our new building will be

SEATTLE PREPARATORY SCHOOL

CLASS OF 2013

Zaina Shaher Abuelkhair Katherine Frances Adler Sarah Norann Aker Emily Beverly Aleinikoff Courtney Danielle Altig Stephen Read Andersen George McDevitt Anderson Julia Lael Anderson Anna Kristina Marie Astrom Benjamin Christian-Badiable Balansay Renard N. Bansale Natasha Rae Baron Kathryn Marie Barth Aniesa J. Bautista Serena Rose Bernthal-Jones Gill Vincent Biesold-McGee Bryce Jackson Birchfield Samuel Joseph Blattner Nicolas Escarez Blomgren Maxwell Thomas Boehmer Timothy John Bolan Sophia Maria Bolanos

Josephine Nell Bosserman Aileen Oikim Boyle Charles Calvert Brennan Makenzy Marie Brown Julien C. Brundrett Kathryn Elizabeth Bureau Tereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Javon Calloway Joshua Matthew Campbell Milo Ethan Cantor Michaela Joy Carew Barbara Ann Carey Stephanie Elaine Carl Andrew John Carrosino Madeline Colleen Cavanagh Michelle Hye Mi Cha Rachel Isabel Chacon Katherine Remi Claeys Jessica Pan Collins Gabriel John Coluccio Kevin Jon Del Rosario Culala Louisa Romane del Valle William Michael Delaney Hayley Kaye DeMartine

Connor Patrick Dennehy Colleen Michelle Devine Madeleine Stiles Dimarco Nuel Justin Aroy Eco Joseph Emmanuel Eusebio Campion James Fellin Derrick (DJ) S. Fenner, Jr. Cole Michael Flinn Kendyl Avo Flinn Mary Michael Floyd Daniel Charles Fong Catherine Elizabeth Foster William Conlon Garcia John Connor Gary Joseph Francis Gavin Chelsea Louise Gibson Quinn Margherite Glosniak Michael Carry Goodwin Devon Renee Green Katharine Marie Grimm Jamie Lynn Guinasso Conner Albert Hagen Thomas Aloysius Haggarty

Ian Shigeto Hajnosz Nicole Anne Hall Lauren Grace Hallgrimson Susan McKallor Hanafin Emma Anne Healey Georgia Grace Hearl Anthony Joseph Hellermann Madeline Jean Henn Andrew Michael Hermann Hannah Marie Hickey Kevin Shepherd Hogan Madeline Rose Holman Connor Carl Howard Annabelle Demafeliz Hufana Marian Carroll Hunt Matthew Contratto Jeakle Angela Luceno Jimenez Cathleen Ugale Jimenez Natasha Leanne Johnson Rebecca Lindsey Juel Eileen Cecelia Kelly Claire Colleen Kennedy Jack Kimbro

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Awards Senior Leadership Award David Mallick Katie O’Neil

Phyllis Claire Knight Mumbi Kwesele Justin Andrew Lang Allison Marie Lange William Jackson Leaverton Cory Jacobus LeeWays Nina Elizabeth Leff Rachel Eugenia Lee Lether Stephanie Marie Lewis Joseph Darang Macalma Matthew David MacVicar James Luke Magee Simon Tadeusz Makowicki David Joseph Mallick Anna Simone Mallonée Riley Nicole Mang Angelo James Marchesini Lauren Elizabeth Matthews Indigo Jane Maybee Stephanie Marie McClean Victoria Lynn Hanna McPherson Shannon Kathleen McRae Alec Michael Medén Abigail Marie Metcalf Molly Elizabeth Miller Arianna Raylene Mosca Samantha Claire Murphy Hannah Jayne O’Brien Katie Callaghan O’Neil Conner J. Opie Alexander Palani Osborn Cozette Theresa Padon David Malcolm Patton Thomas Carroll Paulsen Danielle Marshall Pearlman Nicholas Robert Phillips Keenan James Piper William H. Plattner Brady James Price Payton Matthew Quinn Emily Davis Rahlmann Hunter James Reed Jack Patrick Freeman Reinhardt Panther Tracks

Susannah Jane Reischling Nate Steven Richards Justin Takashi Riggins Samuel Alec Robertson Chase Henry Robinett Jonathon Hughes Roger Matthew Patrick Rudd Thomas James Ruggles, Jr. Katherine Lee Salem Luke A. Scalzo Joel Ambrose Scanlan Madeline Rae Scheer Devon Michelle Schoos Claire Jennett Schwaegler Monica Mary Shaw Demetrius Montego Simmons Brittany Lauren Smith Ryan Merrick Smith Emiko Chunjing Smukler Saliem Woldai Solomon Parker James Winthrop Sommerville Audrey Nathalie Stam Otto James Steckler Perry Alexander Stout Frederik Strabo Emily Danmei Syrjala Nicholas Garvey Tabbutt Kimberly Jeanne Taft Aaron Robert Taylor Morgan Xavier Nicholas d’Hondt Taylor Nelson Orin Taylor Kristina Hidalgo Teodoro Kyle Oligane Tible Nan Elizabeth Tilghman Holly Ann Tonry Brandon Charles Turner Christopher Parker Wales Danielle Judith Wieck Herbert Elijah Wilgis IV Adam Randle Wilson Hunter Elliott Fry Wilson Maxwell Michael Winkelhake Aaron Zerai

Senior Academic Award Serena Bernthal-Jones David Mallick Seattle Prep Award for Excellence Jack Leaverton JSEA Award Andrew Hermann Riley Mang

COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES OFFERING ADMISSION TO THE CLASS OF 2013 The Seattle Preparatory Class of 2013 submitted over 1500 applications and were accepted to 162 different colleges and universities. The graduates will be attending 67 separate institutions of higher education and were offered over $24,106,000 in merit scholarships and grant awards over the next four years. Washington State Public Universities Central Washington University Eastern Washington University Evergreen State College University of Washington University of WashingtonBothell Washington State University Western Washington University 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 Spring Hill College University of San Francisco Xavier University

Catholic Colleges and Universities Barry University Carroll College Catholic University of America DePaul University John Paul the Great Catholic University Providence College Saint John’s University Saint Martin’s University Saint Mary’s College of California St. Edwards University Seton Hall University University of Dallas University of Dayton University of Notre Dame University of Portland University of Saint Thomas University of San Diego Villanova University Private Colleges and Universities Allegheny College American University Baylor University Boston University Bowdoin College California Lutheran University Carleton College Case Western University Chapman University Claremont McKenna College Clark University Colby College Colgate University College of Wooster Colorado College Columbia University Cornell University Denison University Drexel University Eckard College Elon University Emory University Eugene Lange The New School George Washington University Harvard University Hiram College Hofstra University

Johns Hopkins University Juniata College Lafayette College Lake Forest College Lehigh University Lewis & Clark College Linfield College Macalester College Middlebury College Northeastern University Northwestern University Notre Dame de Namur University Occidental College Pace University Pacific Lutheran University Pacific University Pitzer College Polytechnic Institute of New York Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rice University Rochester Institute of Technology Seattle Pacific University Smith College Southern Methodist University St Olaf College Stanford University Suffolk University Syracuse University Texas Christian University Trinity University Tulane University University of Denver University of Puget Sound University of Redlands University of Richmond University of Rochester University of Southern California Vanderbilt University Wagner College Wake Forest University Washington University St. Louis Wellesley College Wesleyan University Whitman College Whitworth College Willamette University Worchester Polytechnic Institute

Out of State Public Universities Arizona State University Boise State University Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Cal State University Fresno Clemson University College of Charleston Colorado School of Mines Colorado State University Miami University of Ohio Montana State University Northern Arizona University Oregon State University Pennsylvania State University Purdue University San Jose State University Southern Oregon University U of California Berkeley U of California Los Angeles U of California Santa Barbara U of Illinois Urbana Champagne U of North Carolina Wilmington University of Alaska Anchorage University of Arizona University of Colorado Boulder University of Georgia University of Hawaii Manoa University of Idaho University of Kansas University of Kentucky University of Michigan University of Mississippi University of Missouri University of Montana University of Nevada-Reno University of Oregon University of Pittsburgh University of Rhode Island University of Texas Austin University of Vermont University of Wisconsin Madison International Universities American University of Beirut Franklin College Switzerland McGill University University of St. Andrews United States Service Academies United States Naval Academy

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DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS 2013

David Raney ’95

What sets Dave apart, and why we honor him with this award, is because he truly “walks the talk.” He loves Prep, he gives of his time. He shows up.

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t was a beautiful night for a celebration, and a distinct pleasure to present the 2013 Distinguished Alumnus Award to Dave Raney, class of ’95. Dave will tell you that he never really left Prep. Once he graduated, he went on to play football and study at Pacific Lutheran University. But it wasn’t long before he was back here, coaching the freshman football team. We can thank his mother, Sue, for coming up with the great idea to have young alums work behind the bar at our annual SPREE Auction. She convinced Dave and his classmates to start to volunteer their time and to donate their tips. Thanks Sue. From then on, it was the Alumni Board and then Chair of the Alumni Board, where he has served now for eight years. His commitment to Jesuit education and the legacy of Prep shows through his regular participation and attendance at a wide range of events. Dave notes his favorite event of the year remains the annual Senior Breakfast where he welcomes our newest alums into the Alumni Association on their last day of school. This year was no different; he was on campus on May 24 sharing his experience as a nearly 20 year alumnus. Mr. Raney is on the Board of Directors of Gilda’s Club, a community-based program of social, emotional and educational support for cancer survivors, their loved ones and friends that provides sustained support, education and resources on-site in the Seattle Clubhouse and off-site with collaborating partners. Prep is proud to have also educated Dave’s two siblings, Rob ’97 and Susie ’03, his Grand Uncle John Ghiglione ’48, his Godfather James Bradley ’58 and many of his cousins. But what sets Dave apart, and why we honor him with this award, is because he truly “walks the talk.” He loves Prep, he gives of his time. He shows up. Thanks Dave.

G E T T I N G TO K N OW

Susan Kennedy

IT IS A RARE THING IN LIFE to be able to work with

CHILDREN: Colleen (class of 1996) and Tessa (class of 2001). Colleen is

such a remarkable woman for over 27 years. I had the

married to Gary Egan and is a high school English teacher in Lexington, Kentucky. She has two boys, Nate (7) and Simon (4). Tessa is a flight attendant for Delta and lives in New York City.

good fortune of teaching both sophomore and junior Collegio with Susan and, more than anyone else, she has been the biggest influence on me as a teacher. She has a remarkable ability to choose materials and put them together in unique ways that tap into student

FAVORITES SUBJECTS OF SCHOLASTIC STUDY: Always enjoyed the humanities, especially literature. Also history and geography (no longer a subject, I know). Love books with maps!

creativity and their own experiences. Susan’s ability to get kids excited about learning and literature was remarkable. Just one demonstration of how she set her students’’ hearts on fire happened a few years ago when, on the last day of her senior AP English class, her students climbed on top of their desks to give Mrs. Kennedy a standing ovation. No teacher has done more to unlock to the potential in each student.

FAVORITE PASTIMES: Love reading, mostly literary fiction but also genre fiction, which I am currently reading more of than I did previously. I have always been a bit of a literary snob, but now I am reading a wider variety of fiction, even some YA (thank you, Shannon Dickinson). I fear I may be crossing to the dark side – horror, paranormal! I also read some non-fiction, mostly historical. I also enjoy traveling (with maps), which I now have the opportunity to do more often thanks to Tessa’s job.

~Kathy Tullis, Vice Principal for Academics

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MRS. KENNEDY RETIRES AFTER 29 YEARS OF SERVICE

BEST ADVICE GIVEN: “Don’t do anything just because everyone else is doing it.” GIVEN BY: A Franciscan nun I worked with at St. Francis Home for the Aged in Tiffin, Ohio. I was a senior in high school and it was her going-off-to-college advice to me. I have often thought of it. My parents were fond of telling me that “God helps those who help themselves.” They believed in self-reliance. FAVORITE LIFE MOMENT SO FAR: I really don’t have a favorite anything, but I do have a lot of favorite things. When it comes to a “life moment”– well, I just don’t know. There have been many wonderful moments and some not-so-good times that turned out to be good also. I am thinking of my parents’ deaths. They died three days apart. My dad died on the day of my mother’s funeral, the loss was overwhelming—but I was so grateful to be part of a large and loving family and we all helped each other to get through it. I really felt the love. Another love-filled time was when I had cancer. The Prep community (once again, a large and loving group) cared for me and supported me through a difficult and very painful time—and I mean the entire community—Jesuits, faculty, staff, students, parents, alums and people I didn’t even know. I don’t know how many people get to experience that kind of love in their lives, but I believe that I am one of the fortunate few. So, as a cancer survivor, I think that my favorite “life moment” is NOW—and I hope that I have many more of those moments ahead of me. IF YOU COULD HAVE ONE “REDO” IT WOULD BE: No “redo’s” – even a small change might have affected how my life turned out and I wouldn’t want to mess with that. WHEN DID YOU COME TO PREP: Fall of 1984 WHAT LEAD YOU TO APPLY FOR A JOB AT PREP? WHAT DID YOU TEACH? I needed a job! I had been teaching

for 11 years at Carroll High School in Yakima. I loved it there but my husband’s job change meant we had to move. My principal at Carroll was a former Christian brother from O’Dea and he knew about the opening at Prep and suggested I apply. I was one of 13

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new hires that year. Prep was adding a senior year after having had the three year MRC Form 1 program exclusively. I taught junior collegio with Dave Thomas (God bless you, Dave!) and senior English. I had no idea how to teach collegio and there was no curriculum, no feedback, no anything for the senior class. It was a wild time. Of the 13 of us that began that year, only Ed Paulter remains. He is, however, several years younger than I am. When he leaves, it will be the end of an era. I salute you, Ed. Prep has benefitted greatly from your work and dedication. WHAT HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE OF TEACHING AT PREP? BIGGEST BLESSING? The biggest

challenge for me was believing that I was doing something important—that what I did could be important in a person’s life. That’s my ego, I suppose. I wanted to be doing something of value with my life. Fortunately, Prep, both as a Jesuit institution and as a community, constantly reinforced the significance of what teachers do and motivated me to keep on doing it. Over the years, I have received a lot of positive feedback, so now that I have reached the end I feel good about what I accomplished. I would like to point out, however, that there would be no accomplishment without the many other people involved. First, the students. Teaching at Prep is both a challenge and a joy because of the extraordinary young people who come there. They want to learn—even if some of them don’t know it at the time. My beloved students, I miss you so much! Second, the parents, who support and nurture their children through the often challenging high school years. I know it can be tough sometimes and I’m always appreciative of how supportive Prep parents are. Thank you! And, finally, my colleagues – both teaching and nonteaching – at Prep. None of us accomplish anything alone and I certainly could not have done anything without the help and encouragement of teaching partners ,department members, librarians, secretaries, office staff, administration and physical plant staff—not to mention all those Jesuits! Many of you became dear, dear friends. I could not have survived without you. You have a place in my heart forever.

SPRING SPORTS RECAP

The Baseball team started the season with a 4-1 record, including a 4-2 win over state-ranked Jackson, which marked Coach Paulterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 400th career win. The Panthers finished in 2nd place in the always tough Metro League Mountain Division and opened Metro tournament play with a win over Ingraham. After losing to eventual league champ Bainbridge in the next round, the Panthers kept their season alive by defeating Chief Sealth in a loser-out game. West Seattle beat Prep for third place on the last day of the tournament, forcing the Panthers to play a loser-out game vs. Bellevue for the final District 2 berth to state. Prep crushed the Wolverines 13-3 in five innings to qualify for a trip to the regional tournament in

Pasco. Although the team lost to regional winner Kennewick in the 1st round, they finished the season with an 18-8 record and return a number of All Metro players for 2014. This was Coach Paulterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last year at the helm, completing a 28-year run as head coach. He finished with a career record of 415-202. The Tennis team finished the season in third place in the strongest Metro League Tennis division. After the Metro League Individual tournament, Prep had nine players advance to the district tournament. Ultimately four players moved on to state where the Boys Doubles team placed seventh and the Girls Doubles team won the State Tournament Sportsmanship Award.

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The Softball team started the season with a 4-0 record after playing strong opponents in their preseason games. They continued playing a good brand of ball in route to a 15-9 overall record and just missed qualifying for the state tournament. They split with both Blanchet and Bainbridge and finished third in Metro League Mountain Division. As a team they hit .411 and had six individuals who hit well over .500, three of whom hit above .600. Although the team lost 10 players to graduation, they return a strong group of underclassmen that stepped up and played key roles all season. The future looks bright for the Prep Softball program. The Girls’ Varsity Lacrosse team finished the 2013

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season with a record of 5-7 with one of the toughest schedules in the league. The team placed third in their conference behind Mercer Island and Bainbridge, two of the state tournament’s semi-finalists. Highlights from the season include a 16-10 win over Holy Names, outplaying Issaquah 8-5 in the second half and a 13-9 win over Garfield. The Panthers experienced an immense amount of growth over the course of the season as they successfully implemented a new ’help’ defense and team attack options. With the entire team returning for the 2014 season, Girls Lacrosse is looking forward to even more success in the future. The Boys Lacrosse team qualified for the state playoffs for the second second year in a row, but with a rash of injuries that plagued the team all year, Prep wasn’t able to advance past the first round. Prep began the season as one of the top ranked teams in the state and started the season with a huge win over Division 1 Sammamish. Unfortunately, injuries to five of Prep’s six offensive starters became a major challenge for the team as league play began. The team was led by a roster deep in seniors, some of whom will go on and play at the collegiate level. This coming spring looks to be a rebuilding year as nearly 50% of the Varsity roster graduated. The Boys Soccer team ended the season with a record of 11 – 7 and while the team was disappointed by an early exit from the Metro playoff in penalty kicks, it was proud of the double digit win total for the season. Led by several AllMetro League players, Prep re-established itself as a program to be reckoned with in the league by defeating eventual Metro champions Lakeside in a hard-fought victory at Magnuson. The team established a solid foundation for next year and hopes to build on the progress made this year. Prep fielded an inexperienced Track team in 2013. Though young, they were very competitive and sent more than 25 athletes to the Metro Championships. The boys’ team finished fifth in Metro and the girls sixth. Kate Adler led the charge at state with a state championship and a new school record of 19’6” in the long jump. The girls’ team finished 16th at state. Many Panthers return for the 2014 season and Prep is looking forward to being in the hunt for the league title. Finally, the Prep Golf teams completed their fall seasons by participating in the state tournament in May. The boys’ team finished in seventh place with 40.5 points. Panther boy golfers finished in 17th, 31st and 32nd places in the two-day tournament and a Panther girl captured 18th place.

2013 PANTHER ALUMNI WEEKEND

Rick Diedrich ’83 and Theresa (Navo

Pete Webb ’63 and Pat Web ’63

Nick Foppiano ’03, Ben Pasquier ’03, and Casey Gibson ’03

Thanny Clark ’88

Erin Cranston ’90

Bill Lindberg ’63

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Terri Gafney and Lou Oberndorf ’63

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Curly McNamee ’63, Pete Webb ’63 and Mike Kerschbaum ’63

Class of ’73

Skip Penny ’63

Susie Raney ’03

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2013 ALUMNI BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

THE TRADITION CONTINUES March 2013 brought together teams from the ’70s to 2012 to celebrate 30 years of the Alumni Basketball Tournament. Friday evening’s celebration paid special tribute to the team from 1973 who have been playing since the beginning. Get your team together and mark your calendars for March 28 – 30 for the 31st Annual Alumni Basketball Tournament!

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Class Notes

Members of the class of ’63 enjoyed an afternoon of golf on a foggy day this summer.

The class of ’53 celebrated their 60th reunion with a lovely week of activities to reconnect that included time on Whidbey Island, a dinner at Salty’s and concluded with a Mass at Seattle Prep. Fr. Richard Case, SJ ’60 completed 50 years as a Jesuit on September 7, 2013. Congratulations! Bill Smith ’67 just moved to Arizona to retire! He sends his best wishes to the Class of ’67. Joe Cannon ’71 was featured in a recent Seattle Times blog that highlighted his participation in the 123rd Washington State Open held this past summer. Together with his partner, Andrew LaCava ’10, they made it to the men’s open finals. Joe has been winning tennis matches since he was in seventh grade at St. Joe’s and playing doubles with brother Rich ’70. Joe played at Prep and the UW and then worked as a tennis pro while continuing to rack up the victories, trophies and respect. Joe has been

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running Cannon Commercial Real Estate for 20 years and working with his brother Rich. Peter A. Cannon ’73 writes: “I sold my business this year to APICDA, a community development association whose mission is to create jobs and infrastructure in remote Alaskan villages.” Kenneth C. Ames ’83 continues to work as an environmental and water resources consultant for various hydropower and mine site projects. He is based in Seattle but lives in Scottsdale with his wife Claudia and children Robert, 11 and Ava, 10, while their oldest daughter Ivy is a sophomore at ASU. While teaching at the U. of Delaware, he and his wife started the Environmental Training Institute, www.etietc.com. Jennifer Clark Dodson ’86 writes, “I’ve been married since 1995 and have two children, Matthew, age 15 and Stephen, age 8.”

Four classes shown above held reunions this summer: (top to bottom) Class of ’45, Class of ’48, Class of ’53 and Class of ’58.

Class Notes Mark Schmitz ’88 was recently honored as a “Bronco Legend” at Santa Clara University as part of the recent SCU Legends Night recognizing the 1992-93 Men’s Basketball team that upset Arizona in the NCAA tourney. You can read more about the team: www.scu.edu/alumni/ broncoconnect/upload/0213. html Angela (Walum) Spencer ’89 was married in July 2012 and received her Master’s in Infrastructure Planning and Management from the UW in June 2013.

Taylor Abel ’02 writes, “I just got married to Haley Abel in 2012. I’m chief neurosurgery resident at the VA in Iowa City right now.”

Jenny (Odsather) Wetzel ’97 shares the great news of the arrival of a new baby girl, Quinn MacAulay Wetzel, born May 20, 2013. She is their second child, joining Brody who is 2. Jenny continues to practice law at Group Health Cooperative in Seattle and her husband is a real estate agent for John L. Scott in Bellevue.

Marc Laveson ’03, upon graduating from Gonzaga, moved to Silicon Valley where he works in technology. Most recently he worked at a startup called Fitbit to help launch their business. He writes, “My real passions are nature and running, which I combine as an Ultra Marathon Runner. I run races from 31 to 100 miles through mountains. I came in third in my last 100 mile race. Doc Roberts, my Prep XC

coach, was instrumental in inspiring me to run. I started Prep XC my junior year, and now it is the biggest part of my life.” You can see Marc in Outside Magazine at www.outsideonline. com/fitness/Double-AgentsMarc-Laveson.html. Elisa Renouard ’03 is living in Seattle and working at Olson Kundig Architects. “I’m also a lecturer in the University of Washington’s Architecture Department, where I teach undergraduate design classes. I recently spent a semester at Montana State University teaching a design studio and architecture history. “ Alexis Young ’04 is finishing up an LLM in taxation at the UW and passed the bar in July of 2012. Dylan Stacey ’06 is a graduate student at Columbia University.

Tim Russell ’93 and his wife Andrea, son TJ, age 8, and daughter Vivian, age 5, live in Redmond, WA where they “enjoy a blessed suburban life.” Tim works for Nintendo in Organizational Development, and his kids attend St. Louise in Bellevue where “he lives vicariously through them as a CYO soccer coach for both.” Breier William Scheetz ’96, a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy, and Roxana Rodriguez were married on August 4, 2012, at St. Anne’s Chapel, Villa Academy, in Seattle. Lt. and Mrs. Scheetz reside in Cordova, TN.

Hayley (Hubert) Bowman ’02 writes, “My husband Juston and I just bought our first home in the South Lake Sammamish area in Issaquah. We will be moving there with our 7 month old, Jaxon.

Christine Cahill ’01 and Matt Morgan ’01 were married in August. The wedding took place at Seattle U, Matt’s alma mater and Fr. Paul Fitterer, SJ, was the officiant. Many Prep alums were in their bridal party: Jeff Ahern ’01, Christopher Morgan ’99, Jay Blazey ’01, Meagan (Yogi) Blazey ’01, Katherine (Stergachis) Christofilis ’01, Eileen (Cahill) Mangan ’04, Maureen Cahill ’08 and Katie Morgan ’05.

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Stacy Donovan ’02 and Jeff Torrance ’00 were married on July 27th at Our Lady of the Lake Church. It was definitely a Prep reunion! A picture of the wedding party here, in order from left to right, Stephan Banchero ’00, Neil Spietz ’00, Britta (Bede) Banchero ’02, Christine (Braathen) Tolson ’02, Caitlin Lyons ’02, Stacy Donovan ’02, Jeff Torrance ’00, Kelly (DiJulio) Woodward ’02, Nick Spicer ’00, John Patneaude ’00, Kelly Torrance ’03, and Jake Donovan ’06.

Nigel Stacey ’07 is a law student at Georgetown University. Devin Curda ’09 was selected as the senior Speaker at his Marquette University graduation in May. Devin left in June for two years in

Nicholas Heilbrunn ’02 is working as a pilot for Horizon Air. He shares with us: “This picture of me was taken as I sat in the flight deck of the mighty Bombardier Q400, parked at Portland International airport.” The first time I ever flew an airplane was when I was 11 years old, and it hit me that flying airplanes was going to be my career. 18 months after completing flight school I was hired at Horizon Air, based out of Spokane, WA and have lived and flown there for just over one year. Some things that I love most about flying are: it’s an awful lot of fun to do, I meet new people all the time, I never know what my day will bring, I tangibly improve at something I enjoy doing everyday, the learning never stops, I love the sights from the skies, I love traveling and seeing new places, it comes with great travel benefits, it feels good to be an integral part of a team contributing to a bigger whole which involves helping others and last but not least I do not have to bring my work home with me! I highly encourage anyone thinking they might be interested for fun or as a career to take a discovery flight and see how they like it!”

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Liberia with the Peace Corps and writes, “Reflecting upon my next endeavor, I feel like my decision to join the Peace Corps is inextricably bound up with my past eight years of Jesuit education. Both Seattle Prep and Marquette have equipped me with the tools for discernment necessary for these ’next steps.’ I have found that global outreach has become a passion of mine that calls me to action. While I still have lifelong career goals and hopes of living back on the West Coast, there is no better time to pursue this interest than post-graduation. Society puts so much pressure on ’what’s next?,’ yet what Marquette and Prep have taught me is that the answer to that question is constantly evolving. No matter what stage in life one is at, one must allow room for this love to enter and impact you.”

Four Prep alums from the class of 2008 recently graduated together from the Foster School of Business with a Masters in Accounting. Each has begun work for a Big 4 firm. They are pictured here at graduation, Brian Percival ’08, Deloitte, Chicago; Jeff Graby ’08, Pricewaterhouse Coopers, San Francisco; Erica Strathern ’08, Ernst and Young, Seattle and Nathan Bannick ’08, Deloitte, Seattle.

Class Notes Checking in with Jack Lamb ’07, he tells us “I founded Aslan Brewing Company in 2012 with local brewers, Frank Trosset and Pat Haynes. Together, we built a small pilot brewery in Bellingham and have since designed and brewed over 80 batches of craft ales and lagers (and soda-pop!), collaborated with dozens of professional brewers and microbrewery owners around the nation, constructed a business plan, got a loan, and successfully drafted construction plans for Aslan’s Brewpub, set to open in early 2014. Organic brew, local fare, sustainably. Coming soon...” On August 10, Jeff Twining ’05 married Stephanie Castillo at Assumption Catholic Church in Seattle in front of 200+ family and friends. Among the 14-member bridal party were four Prep graduates: co-Best Men Jimmy Twining ’01 and Paul Twining ’08 as well as bridesmaids Anne Marie Twining ’03 and Colleen Kocer ’06. Also in attendance were Jeff’s grandfather, Dick Boulanger ’47 and numerous Prep grads!

Sam Lewis ’09, a spring graduate from the University of Michigan, participated for the 9th year in the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. This year he topped his past efforts to become the most

successful participant, raising $13,500. Sam says, “More than anything, I’m grateful for the community that Relay For Life has given me. Relay has not only handed me meaningful and long-lasting relationships but it’s also helped me build a community within my own spheres and brought me closer to so many that feel connected to the cause, and frankly, to my father.”

Spencer Hawes ’06 is pictured here with participants in the Seattle Prep Summer Basketball Camp. The campers were treated to an alum game that included, pictured here, Shamsu Said ’08, Mitch Brewe ’12, Jackson Clough ’12, Pat Nyeko ’09, Ryan Caindec ’12, Jacob Walsh ’12 and Pierce Hudson ’12.

Mackenzie Piper ’09 graduated this past spring from Loyola Marymount University and has begun a two year assignment as a high school teacher at Saramen Chuuk Academy in Weno, Chuuk, Micronesia. Kate Crawford ’09, as a student at Harvey Mudd College in Claremont, California received a 2013-2014 Whitaker International Fellowship to study biomedical engineering in Istanbul. Kate will complete a year of study and research at Bogaziçi University in Istanbul, exploring the structural properties of a receptor-ligand pair implicated in cancer growth. The goal of her research is to help inform the development of an effective chemotherapy that targets the receptor. After her fellowship year, Crawford plans to pursue a doctorate in biomedical engineering.

Jordan Alcantara ’10 recently completed the Seafair Scholarship Program, winning a scholarship award for third place in academic review!

Peter Christiansen ’11 is playing lacrosse (and studying) at Clark University in Worcester, MA. He made Second Team All Conference and was the Assist Leader and fourth in points during his sophomore season.

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John Spellman ’45, the former King County executive who became Washington’s most recent Republican governor, is the subject of a biography produced by a history-based program of the Office of Secretary of State. Titled John Spellman, Politics Never Broke His Heart, by John C. Hughes, the book profiles Spellman’s career. As King County’s first executive, Spellman led its difficult transformation to a

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For the UW alums out there, you may have recently seen Kate Kingen ’05 featured in one of their publications and online. Kate chose to study accounting at the University of Washington Foster School of Business and while there, earned the Most Outstanding Accounting Graduate Award. She took an internship with Deutsche Bank’s Mergers & Acquisitions group and found herself in New York City with a job offer. Kate was soon named lead analyst on a number of marquee deals, most notably the $9.7 billion announced merger of Deutsche Boerse and NYSE and the $8.8 billion sale of Bucyrus to Caterpillar.

modern government. He helped secure the construction of the Kingdome, which lead to the arrival of the Seahawks and Mariners, making Seattle a bigleague city. In 1980, Spellman defeated Democrat challenger Jim McDermott for the Governor’s office. Spellman lost his re-election bid to Booth Gardner in 1984. Jerry Grinstein, a former top aide to the late U.S. Senator Warren Magnuson, views Spellman as our state’s most underrated public official. Robert Michael (Mike) Brown ’63, recently published a book by Oxford Press titled Moving Beyond Self-Interest: Perspectives from Evolutionary Biology, Neuroscience and the Social Sciences, edited by Stephanie L. Brown, R. Michael Brown and Louis A Penner.

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Patrick Mendenhall ’72 recently published a book entitled Beyond the Checklist: What Else Healthcare Has to Learn From Aviation Teamwork & Safety, directly addresses three subjects that are now being emphasized in medical and nursing schools throughout the country: teamwork, communication and interprofessional education. The book and the concepts presented within have been extremely well received and they are presently in the nascent stages of forming a company that provides instructional material for healthcare professionals to apply the aviation safety model to the healthcare industry.

After an intense two years, Kate decided to make a change. She moved to the Newark School District to help implement sweeping reforms in finance, operations and strategy. Successful there, she has now moved on to help lead the state takeover of the district of Camden, New Jersey. Once her work in New Jersey is complete, Kingen is planning to go for an MBA. She’d also like to start a company in this new area of expertise. “When you’re in education reform, you’re working against the clock,” she says. “Because every day you don’t make progress is another day lost for a child. So we need to keep pushing to make these changes.” Keep up the great work, Kate!

Nicholas O’Connell ’75’s newest book, The Storms of Denali is a novel based at least in part on true events. He climbed the 20,320-foot peak back in the 1980s, and was deeply affected by the savage, austere beauty of the place as well as by the danger and drama inherent in the trip. Today, he continues to climb, and like the book’s narrator, is married with children. He has twin boys age 15 and a daughter age 11. He continues to ask the questions, what is an acceptable level of risk in climbing? How can you strike a balance between risk and reward? What part does risk play in an adventurous life? These are some of the questions the novel explores in a way I hope is entertaining, enlightening and compelling. Though these questions are posed mainly in terms of climbing, they really apply to the risks and rewards of life itself, magnified through the lens of mountaineering.

Fr. John J. Navone, SJ ’48 Quoted by Pope Francis for his Writings on Failure Imagine for a moment being recognized by the Pope for your work. This incredible honor was bestowed on Fr. John Navone ’48 when His Holiness Pope Francis referenced Fr. Navone’s book in Papa Francesco: Il Nuovo Papa si Racconta. Following is the passage translated from Italian: “Patience is a theme that I have pondered over the years after my having read

When asked about it, Fr. Navone, S.J. ’48 says this: “The quote is especially remarkable inasmuch as I am the only American Theologian Pope Francis references. The only other Theologian he quotes is the German, Walter Kasper. The fact that he takes note of my being an ItalianAmerican implies our affinity, as he is an Italian South American. He read the Italian

“Fear not failure for it does not define you. Failure is everywhere – it is part of life. There is transfiguration through failure. Any form of education that does not prepare students for failure is not preparing them well for life.” ~Fr. John Navone the book of John Navone, an Italian-American author, with the striking title, A Theology of Failure, in which he explains how Jesus lived patiently. In the experience of limits, patience is forged in dialogue with human limits/limitations. There are times when our lives do not call so much for our ‘doing’ as for our ‘enduring,’ for bearing up (from the Greek hypomone) with our own limitations and those of others. Being patient – he explains – means accepting the fact that it takes time to mature and develop. Living with patience allows for time to integrate and shape our lives.”

version of my book, which indicates on the back cover that I am an Italian-American. What is most astonishing is that so many years after Pope Francis had read the Italian translation of my book, published in 1978, he affirms that it has been a leading influence on this thinking. Matteo Matzuzzi, in the Italian newspaper Il Foglio, states in his article (March 29) about Pope Francis that “He loves the Theology of Failure of the Jesuit John Navone.” Armando Torno’s article “Le poesie per la nonna e ‘Otello” a memoria Le letture di

Francesco,” in Italy’s leading newspaper, Corriere della Sera (March 29), treating of the chief influences on the thought of Pope Francis also tells of his esteem for Fr. Navone’s theology of failure. Fr. Navone was born and raised in Seattle and attended St. Anne School, O’Dea and graduated from Seattle Prep in 1948. The Navone family has a long history at Seattle Prep. All three of Fr. Navone’s brothers, Joseph ’51, James ’54 and George ’57, attended Prep and the family legacy continues today as many of Fr. Navone’s nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews have also attended the school. In fact, there are nine members of the of Navone family at Prep this school year! We were honored to welcome Fr. Navone to Prep during a recent Seattle visit. Walking the halls, he shared memories of his time at Seattle Prep. He couldn’t be happier to see that the legacy of a Jesuit education continues on and that his great nieces and nephews continue to benefit from their education. As his visit concluded, he said of Pope Francis’ acknowledgement of his writings, “Can you get a better endorsement?”

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InMemoriam

Robert Tobin ’33 died in March at the age of 97. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Doris, and sons Tim ’73 and Joe. Bob, or “Toby” as he was known to many of his family and friends, graduated from Seattle University in 1937 and was a past president of the Seattle University Alumni Association. He enlisted in the Army Air Corp in 1942 after three years teaching and coaching at Marquette High School in Yakima and O’Dea High School in Seattle. After intensive training he was assigned to the 8th Air Force in England and the 445th Bomb Group, flying in B-24’s over the occupied countries and Germany. He married his wife Doris, the daughter of George Mead and Hazel Suver Mead in 1945 in Ellensburg, where her grandparents were early settlers and pioneers. He was Property Manager for the Catholic Archdiocese of Seattle until 1969, and then was hired by the Port of Seattle as Manager of Industrial Development where he remained until his retirement in 1982.

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Joseph Armand Martineau ’40 passed away peacefully on August 11, 2013 at the age of 91. He is survived by his children; Suzanne (Lew) Banchero, Jim (Kathy) Martineau ’67, Tom (Turie) Martineau ’69, Annette (Bob) Tomkins, Yvonne (Eric) Herrmann, Therese (Steve) Quig, 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. His dear wife of 66 years, Annabelle, passed away in October 2012. His life was spent trying to do what was right, not just convenient. His passions were his Catholic faith, his family and his friends. Among those friends were his classmates at Seattle Prep, the Nisei Veterans and the people he worked with at the City of Kirkland. These were relationships that enriched his life. Through his lifetime of public service, he made the world a better place, one small act at a time. He is deeply missed. William Fallon ’41 died in April at the age of 84. While a student at Prep he was a Solidality Officer his senior year and played football, basketball and baseball all four years. He is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Edna Kathryn, two daughters and multiple grandchildren and great grandchildren. His sister, Jean Fallon is a Maryknoll Sister. John Blewett ’46 passed away in February in Ventura, CA. He died as he had hoped, surrounded by family and fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church. After serving two years in the Army, he attended Seattle University on a basketball scholarship, graduating in 1951.

A man of many careers, John brought the same determination, enthusiasm and energy to everything he did. His career included work as a longshoreman on the docks of Seattle during World War II, as a sportswriter for the Seattle Times, as an executive in the Kaiser family of companies, as vice president of Thomas Aquinas College, and as president & CEO of the Wanderer Forum Foundation. At the time of his death, he was editor of The Latin Mass Magazine, a journal of Catholic culture and tradition. Ronald Joseph Santucci ’47 died peacefully at home surrounded by family after a courageous battle with ALS. Survived by his wife Sally and the children of his first wife, Joan; Jean (Jeff ), Theresa, Bob ’77 (Helen ’79), John (Malia), Kate (Pete), Michele (Greg) and 17 grandchildren he loved dearly. Raised in Mount Baker, he was a graduate of Seattle University and Pacific Coast Banking School. After Joan’s passing in October 2004, Ron reconnected with high school and college friend Sally Malone Ganong and they married June 12, 2009 to his great happiness. He was a proud Marine and served in the Korean War, spending nine months on the front lines. A talented athlete who started college at Santa Clara University on a baseball scholarship, he loved playing tennis and pickleball into his 80s and enjoyed many sports. He was an enthusiastic member of a close-knit bridge group for 40 years, taught all his children how to snow and water ski and

was a mean accordion player who could play any instrument by ear. John Edward Dustin ’48 passed away in April in Poulsbo. While at Prep, he served as Student Body President before heading to the University of Santa Clara. He served in the Army before working for GMAC in finance until retirement. His greatest gift was his absolute, unwavering, positive attitude. He would always say “It’s going to be a good day!” He met every challenge with unrelenting optimism. His radiant personality, childlike loving spirit and infectious sense of humor gave us many belly laughs. He was devoted to his Catholic faith, and enjoyed fishing, golfing, music, acting classes and, oh yes, candy bars! T.C. Pat Hentschell ’48 passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. He was a gifted athlete, and attended Santa Clara University on a football scholarship. After serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, he finished college at the UW. He was a dedicated Husky fan to the end. Pat married Bonny Halleran in 1951; they raised four children together and were married almost 60 years. He enjoyed working in the mortgage banking industry for many years, and balanced work with his busy family life and volunteer activities. He coached sports, was active in his parish, and was a former president of the Seattle Sierra Club. He remained very close to many friends from the Seattle Prep Class of 1948.

Robert Marier ’48 died peacefully at home in June. He was cared for by his wife, June Fleming, and his son and daughters. He was born in Seattle to Robert and Katherine Marier and moved to Portland in 1957. Bob may be best known in the Portland area as the driver of the community. He loved cars, particularly older models, carrying two pictures of his 1938 Buick in his wallet. He also loved to drive, volunteering his van-driving services for Project Linkage and Portland Parks and Rec, as well as for the Northeast Community Center, over the decades driving hundreds of people to adventures in the great outdoors. He introduced many people to the Olympic National Park as well. He began hiking there when he was just 13 years old and fell in love with the area, returning at least once a year for over 60 years. Father Emmett Carroll, SJ, ’49 was born on Nov. 28, 1931, at Cabrini hospital in Seattle. He attended St. Edward’s grade school and Seattle Prep, and then entered the Society of Jesus in 1949. He was ordained to the priesthood in Rome in 1962. Father Carroll was the classic “gentleman and a scholar.” He loved learning, was witty and wise, and was a kind, compassionate priest. Most of his Jesuit years were spent teaching English literature and creative writing at Seattle University. At age 74 –rather amazingly – he became full-time pastor of St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church in Bainbridge Island, where he served for the last eight years. (See accompanying homily from his funeral mass on page 47.) 46

Ron Farrell ’52 passed away in March in LaConner. Nicknamed “Big Red,” he played football all four years at Prep. Marshall Fitzgerald ’51 passed away in California in February. Upon graduating from Seattle University he received a PhD in electrical engineering from Stanford University. He later became co-founder & president of Stanford Telecommunications Inc. Services were held in Petaluma, California. Daniel LaVergn Kitts ’59 passed away at his home in April with his wife by his side after a hard fought battle with lung cancer. Dan graduated from the University of Washington in 1964 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering. He worked for Brown Engineering from 1959 to 1963 and for Rocket Research in 1963, After graduation Dan accepted a job at Pratt and Whitney Aircraft in West Palm Beach Florida. He worked at Pratt and Whitney for almost 28 years, retiring in 1991. Frank Ohno ’63, brother of Rev. Ignatius F. Ohno, SJ ’66 and Yoshio Ohno’65, died August 18. He is survived by his wife, Liz and daughter, Adrienne ’96. Frank transferred to Prep from Marquette High in Milwaukee. During his time at Prep, he led efforts to build a wrestling team.

Timothy Phillip Rauen ’70 died peacefully in April surrounded by his loving family. Tim was the third of nine children. Paralyzed from the chest down as a result of a childhood accident, Tim inspired daily with his courage and love of life. His determination and independence were survival skills for him. Tim was a youth soccer coach, a self-taught programmer with a successful 35-year career at Boeing, and most importantly a devoted husband and father who fully participated in his daughters’ lives. He met challenges with indomitable spirit, grace, good humor and an attitude that was unique. Tim is survived by his wife of 29 years Tiffany, daughters Gracie and Sophia, parents Jim ’44 & Bea, many siblings including Mike ’68, Jerome ’75 and Trissa (Rauen) Hodapp ’85.

Friends of Prep Maura Quint, mother of Meg ’01, Jack ’03, and Joan Quint ’04. Virginia Hardiman, wife of the late Mike Hardiman ’39 and mother of Mike Hardiman ’72 passed away peacefully on April 17, 2013. Born and raised in Tacoma, she graduated valedictorian from Aquinas Academy, earned a degree in Social Work from Seattle University, and later a Master’s degree from UW. She taught graduate classes in Social Work at UW with an emphasis on child advocacy. She will be remembered for her delightful and quick sense of humor, strong faith and unconditionally enthusiastic support. Jeff Boulanger, son of Mark Boulanger ’64 passed away on March 19, 2013. He leaves behind his wife Megan and children Frank and Adie. Ann J. Cahill, mother of Paul ’70 died in her sleep in January. She was a Seattle native and a graduate of Garfield High School and Mills College in Oakland, CA. Dr. Jerome Ellering, father of Rob Ellering ’73 passed away this summer. Richard Philip Niemer, Sr, father of Richard ’68, Joe ’69 and Andy ’73 passed away in June.

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HOMILY FR. EMMETT CARROLL, SJ ’49 1931-2013

We honor Fr. Emmett Carroll, SJ ’49 and Past President of Seattle Prep. The following homily was delivered at his funeral mass at St. Cecelia Parish by Rev. Patrick Howell, SJ

This morning we celebrate the life of Emmett Carroll – a loving brother, a kind friend, and a compassionate priest. Right up to the last Emmett was full of energy and genial wit. On my last visit with him at Mount St. Vincent’s, he was eager to get home. He loved this parish and its parishioners. He was a man of faith and a skilled administrator. He was a man of prayer and a man of action. In this he filled the Jesuit ideal as a “contemplative also in action.” St Ignatius said, “Love can be expressed more in deeds than in words.” Emmett, of course, didn’t lack for words – he was witty and humorous. With a doctorate in English, he was an expert of the right expression. But most of all, he was a man of action. “Let’s get it done!” So it seems fitting that today we celebrate the Feast of St. Martha – a woman of faith and a woman of action. We read in the Gospel: Martha said to him, “I know my brother will rise, in the resurrection on the last day.” And Jesus, ever the sympathetic teacher, leads her even deeper into the mystery of faith. “I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live. Do you believe this?” She said to him, “Yes, Lord. I have come to believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God.” Like Martha, Emmett Carroll was “busy about many things,” but it was all

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fueled by his love of Christ. He embraced the Cross and he lived the Resurrection. He was alive even as he was dying. And like his Lord and Master, Emmett was a great Teacher. We may forget that for almost 50 years Emmett was a scholar and a teacher. For his doctorate from Carnegie Mellon he wrote a novel based on his experience in Guyana, South America. He taught English and creative writing at Seattle University for almost 30 years, and he always encouraged his students’ creativity. He not only taught the short story; his students had to write a short story. He not only let poetry sing in his class; he had his students compose poetry. But like Jesus, he was a gentle Teacher—especially with those that struggled. Emmett’s sudden death reminds us that we “hold this treasure in earthen vessels.” We are fragile. Life is fleeting. St. Paul says, “We are afflicted in every way, but not constrained; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying about in the body the dying of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our body.” The great treasure, of course, is the life, death and Resurrection of Jesus. Emmett held this treasure dear to his heart. Each day –especially at the Eucharist – he gave thanks to God

for this great treasure. But he shared it generously with others. He knew that a gift was not a gift, unless he given away. He was a giving man. Even as he asked donors for money, he was giving it away, perhaps with a twinkle in his eye. He had his eye on future generations. His fundraising wasn’t for himself. It was for the children. It was for the future. It was for building up the People of God. He had good taste. He was impeccably dressed. On Mondays, he would join his Jesuit brothers at Seattle U. It was his “day off,” but he spent most of the day writing his homily for the next Sunday. We Jesuits will miss him dearly. He leaves a big gap. In his earlier years he and his brother Al explored the United States. Every vacation was some new sector of the country: it could be exploring Civil War sites in Georgia or it could be retracing the Lewis and Clark trail through the Northwest. By nature, he was an explorer, inquisitive, eager to learn. His faith led him daily into the mystery of God his Lord and Savior with whom he’s now exchanging his quick wit with a twinkle in his eye. So we can say with Shakespeare whom he loved & taught: “Now cracks a noble heart. Good-night sweet prince, And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.”

T H E B L U M E F A M I LY L E G A C Y Jack Blume ‘45 says he still remembers the red velvet dress his wife Maralyn wore when they met in 8th grade ballroom dancing classes. Both raised in Seattle, the couple dated throughout high school and recently celebrated their 65th wedding Maralyn & Jack Blume ’45 anniversary on May 31st. The couple went on to have six children, four of whom attended Prep: Keith, Bruce, Kurt and their youngest daughter Lisa who was in the first co-ed class at Prep. Both Maralyn and Jack found the education their children received exceptional saying, “Prep teaches kids to think critically, ask questions and reflect. It prepares them for life.” This year Jack will celebrate his 68th reunion year and is proud to note that the class of ’45 has gathered together every year since they graduated! He says, “Prep means a great “I attribute much deal to me. The camaraderie I of my success to experienced there has remained with me all my life. Ignatian our Jesuit principal, training has helped me in logic, Fr. Christopher reasoning and clear thinking. I learned to challenge ideas and J. McDonnell, SJ. never to accept without asking He was my hero. questions. I attributed much of my success to our Jesuit He was strict but principal, Fr. Christopher J. always fair and I McDonnell, S.J. He was my hero. He was strict but always learned a lot about fair and I learned a lot about being a good person being a good person from him. Fr. McDonnell contributed from him.” greatly to my value system.”

Speaking to that great man’s wisdom, Jack shares of a day when he and Maralyn, who was attending Queen Ann High, decided to play hooky. Because Maralyn’s handwriting bore a striking resemblance to Jack’s mother’s, she wrote the “excuse” to Fr. McDonnell. The headmaster was in for a surprise when he realized the note addressed a “Fr. McDonald”—a mistake he knew right away would never be made by the real Mrs. Blume. Despite a few hacks in the boiler room for the stunt, Jack has remained a steadfast Prep supporter. Together, Jack and Maralyn have had a tremendous impact on our community, having started giving to Prep upon Jack’s graduation almost seven decades ago. Their commitment of time, talent and resources will be felt for generations to come. They have supported the Annul Fund every year in addition to our endowment and each campaign Prep has conducted including the current Building Our Future campaign. They have also volunteered in many different capacities. Maralyn was involved in the Seattle Prep Mother’s Club, the Spaghetti fundraising dinners and the annual SPREE auction and Jack was recognized for his service in 2003 with the Seattle Preparatory School Distinguished Service Award. The couple shares that, “It is important to us that a Jesuit education be accessible to those that do not otherwise have the financial means to attend Prep. A Prep education opens up the future for young people.” In addition to their generosity to date, Jack and Maralyn have made Seattle Prep a priority in their estate plans. There is a provision in their will to establish The Blume Family Endowment to provide future scholarships for Prep students. Jack is especially committed to helping build the Endowment in support of tuition assistance, believing that “the Endowment is the key to the future.” It is with deep gratitude that we honor and thank Maralyn and Jack Blume ’45. For more information about benefitting Prep students by establishing a named endowment or leaving Prep in your estate plans please contact: Liz Brennan, Director of Major Gifts & Planned Giving, (206) 577-2151 or lbrennan@seaprep.org

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Reflection I will show you what itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like when someone comes to me, listens to my teaching, and then follows it. It is like a person building a house who digs deep and lays the foundation on solid rock. When the floodwaters rise and break against that house, it stands firm because it is well built. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Luke 6:47-48

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