The Raider - Summer 2021 by Regis Jesuit

The Power of Connection How our alumni remain deeply rooted to Regis Jesuit, each other and the call to be Men and Women with and for Others

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE Raider Resilience: Embracing New Challenges and Upping Our Game During the Pandemic

Mike Armistead ’82: Listening, Learning and Giving Back

Bob McPhee: A Coach for All Seasons

SUMMER 2021

A PUBLICATION FOR ALUMNI, STUDENTS, PARENTS & FRIENDS OF REGIS JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

DEAR COMMUNITY OF REGIS JESUIT, There is no time like the present. As the school year ended and COVID restrictions began to lift, and I experienced environments that were much more reminiscent of 2019 than 2020-21, I admit to having a sort of out of body experience: did all that really just happen? Being able to remove masks and see the faces of people, especially their smiles, is a remarkable, joyful grace! In the long history of Regis Jesuit High School, this school year was certainly one for the record books. Inventing and implementing several modes of school delivery, worrying about the health and safety of students and staff especially in the early months, students and teachers constantly pivoting due to forced quarantines and all within a context of exceptional social and political polarization and turmoil tested our resolve and at times our faith too. I am grateful to our Regis Jesuit community for making this journey with us and for persevering. Years ago, I had the honor to talk with Great Raider Aldo Notarianni ’42 about his experience of being a student at then Regis High and Regis College during World War II – a time in which the

"If the experiences of the last many months have been our own "cannonball moment," we now look forward to our own conversion and the invitation to see all things new in Christ."

college’s enrollment had dropped so low that the very survival of the institutions was imperiled. For Mr. Notarianni, being a boarder on a nearly empty campus while the country and much of the world was in calamity was an experience that shaped him with a deep wisdom and gratitude for the gifts and relationships in his life. Like Notarianni, Regis Jesuit boldly moved forward with a renewed sense of hopefulness, mission and purpose. May this time do the same for us. May 20, 2021 marked the beginning of the Ignatian Year for Regis Jesuit High School and every work of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) around the world. This date carries special significance because it marks the 500th anniversary of when a young Ignatius of Loyola was struck by a cannonball which ultimately ignited his conversion and the dedication of his life to God and the Church. If the experiences of the last many months have been our own "cannonball moment," we now look forward to our own conversion and the invitation to see all things new in Christ, the theme we share with Ignatian communities around the world during this Ignatian year. Invitation accepted! At Regis Jesuit, joining with our Ignatian community around the world, we renew our mission to promote reconciliation – right relationships – with God, humanity and the natural world. Relying on God’s infinite grace, we eagerly look forward to the year ahead and the opportunities it will present to re-engage in relationship both within the Regis Jesuit community and with the broader world. We look forward to giving our students more and deeper opportunities to become creative complex problem-solvers through applied and problem-based learning and to witnessing our students’ formation as Men and Women with and for Others anew. As I said, there is no time like the present, and hope abounds. Thank you for continuing to be part of this vibrant mission. Welcome to the 2021 edition of The Raider! AMDG,

David Card ’87

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

DEAR REGIS JESUIT COMMUNITY, One of the constant preschool and pre-kindergarten activities throughout my children’s early childhoods is connect the dots. In theory, connecting lines to small circles improves motor skills, sharpens hand-eye coordination, begins to formulate cause and effect and ultimately, slowly manifests the relationship between their choices and the consequences of their behavior. My daughter quickly discovered that connecting the number seven dot with the number 17 instead of the number eight, derailed the image of a dolphin. What do the “dots” look like at Regis Jesuit, and how do we link them? Our programming— academics, spiritual formation and solidarity—genuinely connect the students’ experiences with their emerging passions, desires and talents, as well as their awareness of their liabilities and connectedness to the larger communities in which they are situated. We blur the conventional thinking of “connecting the dots” in education. In fact, much of our way of proceeding points us away from a world that routinely describes school as a means for the individual to get ahead, and more toward a view of education that challenges the individual to connect herself or himself to others, to be collegial and collaborative and to turn the deepening self-awareness into more generous efforts in a world seeking healing. Regis Jesuit strives to be a place where relationship connections are the most valued experiences in the community, the most essential relationship being between the individual and God. We hope to create a place that sets the members of our community free to live lives of purpose and meaning, lives that are authentic and a generous response to God. If I may mix metaphors, rather than a standard “connect the dots,” we are more like a spirograph with Jesus connecting us to the Big Dot through

"Regis Jesuit strives to be a place where relationship connections are the most valued experiences in the community, the most essential relationship being between the individual and God."

the Eucharist. Each time we attend Mass or experience a Sacrament or a sacramental moment, we return to the Big Dot, creating all sorts of paths of connectedness, shaping our lives. When we are tethered to Jesus, our most important connection, the rest of our links are infinite. Our students transform into their God-gifted potential to love. This happens as they make decisions, but it also involves them becoming their best selves as they become more intimately connected with God. Thank you for the connections to relationship you provide for our community. I’m excited to experience the new connections God has in store for our community going forward. Christ’s Peace,

Jimmy Tricco

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PRESIDENT David Card ’87 PRINCIPAL Jimmy Tricco

TABLE OF CONTENTS

VICE PRESIDENT OF ADVANCEMENT Mindae Russell

ON THE COvER

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Tom Dobbins

The Power of Connection: How our alumni remain deeply rooted to Regis Jesuit, each other and the call to be Men and Women with and for Others

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS Charisse Broderick King

PICTURED: Alex Martinez '11, Bryan Zerr '05, Christina Canino Troksa '14 (featured on page 30), Dan Murray '74 (featured on page 12), Andrea Tagtow '08, James Lobato '96, Tommy Gaessler '16 (featured on page 24 and 29), Mark Armistead '80 (featured on page 11), Kenneth Stable '05 (featured on page 35), Kendra Schraeder '14

DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS Paul Muller

Message from the President

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL FOR FACULTY & CURRICULUM Annie Etling

Message from the Principal

College, Careers & Beyond: Young Alumni Recall the Role College Counseling Played in Helping Them Achieve Their Dreams

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL FOR STUDENT LIFE Bryan Timme

Raider Resilience: Embracing New Challenges and Upping Our Game During the Global Pandemic

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL FOR MISSION, MINISTRY & DIVERSITY Sajit Kabadi BOYS DIVISION HEAD Karen Wuertz GIRLS DIVISION HEAD Tim Bauer ’88 MANAGING EDITOR Tina Schaaf CONTRIBUTORS Helen Bingham Charisse Broderick King Jim Broderick King '87 Barbara Brooks, Flamingo Strategies David Card ’87 Bethany Carmellini Adam Dawkins ’98 Jodi Fredericksen Emily Gerwick Katie Haley Laura Hall Mason Harris ‘24 Gretchen Kessler Paul Miller ’04 Molly Nichols ‘23 RJ Media Program Mindae Russell Trina Sandler Jimmy Tricco Mary Zimmerman Design: JLewers Design Print Production: Unique Litho, Inc. Printed on environmentally friendly paper using sustainable production methods.

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Mike Armistead ’82: Listening, Learning and Giving Back

The Maguire-Gockel Scholarship: Honoring Regis Jesuit Icons and Supporting Access and Affordability

Year in Review 2020-21 Class of 2021 Overview

Athletics and Activities Wrap Up

LARKation Raises $560,000 in Support of Regis Jesuit!

Deepening the Service Experience at Regis Jesuit: Introducing the Ignatian Immersion & Solidarity Program

RJ Connect and the Vision for Alumni Engagement at Regis Jesuit

Christina Canino Troksa ’14: Inspiring Girls to Write Their Future Stories

Rudy Cup Golf Highlights

Raider Legacy Family Recognition

Class Notes

Alum Leaves a Lasting Legacy at Regis Jesuit

Faculty Notes/Future Raiders

Bob McPhee: A Coach for All Seasons

In Memoriam

Save the Dates: Homecoming & Reunions 2021-22

Back Cover

MISSION STATEMENT Regis Jesuit High School, —a Catholic educational community— engages the gifts of young men and women in a single-gender environment, fosters faith in Jesus Christ and promotes justice and mercy, develops critical minds and nurtures compassionate hearts to serve others – all for the greater glory of God. The Raider is published by Regis Jesuit High School annually. Your comments, opinions, inquiries about the magazine, Regis Jesuit High School, its programs or community members including alumni are welcome to communications@regisjesuit.com. Story ideas and submissions are welcome as well. Regis Jesuit High School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

Young Alumni Recall the Role College Counseling Played in Helping Them Achieve Their Dreams

he college-search process is stressful for everyone.

Counseling partnered with Regis Jesuit’s English Department

Students feel vulnerable as they explore options and

to coach students through the essay-writing process.

wait for admission and aid decisions. Parents worry

while walking the fine line between helping and hounding. Teachers pore over recommendations and field questions about

For most students, the search begins during the junior year. By that time, according to Hall, most already have a solid

majors and fit.

understanding of who they are because of the self-exploration

But at Regis Jesuit, there’s good news. Since the 2014–15 school

dig a little deeper to

year, the College Counseling Office—led by Laura Hall, Director

help connect students’

of College Counseling—has had a team of five professional

values, interests, hopes

counselors wholly dedicated to lightening the psychological

and dreams to college

and logistical load and helping every student find his or her

campuses that will

path forward.

continue to support

“The pressure is intense, from society and culture, from parents and from the students themselves,” said Hall, who believes confidence is key for students. “Just being able to say ‘I’m working on it’ can create a sense of ease. Our programming helps every student stay on top of all of the pieces and parts of college applications, and if they are applying early action or early decision to their top choices, they’re ready.” Hall and her team all have worked in college admission departments from the east to the west coasts, and at public, private, religious and secular institutions. The office hosts in-person and virtual visits with college admission representatives, and helps students and families interpret data they find in online tools identifying students’ strengths, needs and possible options. In a program new this year, College

they’ve been doing throughout high school. “We are able to

their growth as Men and Women with and for Others. We also make sure students understand the logistical requirements

“The pressure is intense, from society and culture, from parents and from the students themselves." LAURA HALL, DIRECTOR OF COLLEGE COUNSELING

and take ownership of the process.” Most counseling takes place one-on-one, says Hall. “We take a very individualized approach to help students see that comparisons and rankings don’t determine worth. When the heat is on, we remind our kids that they are ‘enough’ just as they are, because if they’ve been discerning in their final choice, as we encourage them to be, it will be the right one. Then we celebrate the heck out of every decision.” T H E R A I D E R | SUMMER 2021

Regalado recalls working with two different college counselors during her time at Regis Jesuit. “I really connected with both. The first one did a great job of creating a list of colleges for me to check out and consider applying to. By my senior year, I knew that Berklee was the only place I wanted to go to, so my second counselor helped me a ton with the application process. It was a very easy decision for me to go to Berklee.”

Thillot '18, on right with siblings Molombo and Bimpe, is grateful for the guidance of the counseling team and is currently studying ecology and evolutionary biology at the University of Colorado, Boulder.

Recent alumni are grateful for the support they received from College Counseling. Kolondja Thillot ’18 is now a rising senior at CU Boulder, where he is majoring in ecology and evolutionary biology with an interest in human speciation. He expects to take a gap year before going to graduate school. He recalled, “Going into college counseling, I was mainly considering CU Boulder [because] it was the only school I knew extensively in the beginning. They helped me explore my other

with continued assistance from College Counseling, Sim '20 is heading to the Naval Academy in the fall 2021.

options, introducing me to Creighton University, University of San Francisco and other Jesuit schools that were small, but had great graduate programs.” Hall remembers Thillot as a “dream student who embraced the process. He wasn’t shy to stop by and ask questions.” Armed with information and acceptances, Thillot committed to CU Boulder, though Creighton was very appealing. “Finances ended up being the ultimate decider,” he said.

Kayla Sim ’20 also had a dream, and for her, resilience paid off. She recalls, “When I started my college search, I definitely had set the United States Naval Academy (USNA) as my main goal, but I wasn't entirely sure what my other choices were. The meeting my junior year helped me narrow down my search, from location, to major variety, to how difficult the school might be. Ms. Hall also helped me with the process with the Academy, as it is a lot different and a bit more rigorous than applying to the average state or private school.” Despite Sim’s best effort, she wasn’t accepted the first time around—so she returned to the College Counseling Office. “They helped me a lot again with narrowing down my choices from what schools I had gotten accepted into, and which ones had NROTC programs (Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps) where I could start my military training and use the scholarship I’d been awarded.” Just before the deadline last spring, Sim committed to Marquette University as a mechanical engineering major in the Honors program and part of the NROTC. She was happy

The College Counseling Center helped Regalado '20 get into her dream school, Berklee College of Music.

with her decision but kept her dream of attending the Naval Academy alive, and the counseling process continued beyond high school graduation.

Makayla Regalado ’20 has just completed her first year at her dream school, the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston. During high school she played in a band, scoring gigs at Red Rocks and the Zozobra Music Festival in Santa Fe, among smaller venues. “My list was super short,” she said. “Berklee offered everything I had ever hoped and dreamed of. If I hadn’t been accepted in 2020, my plan was to keep auditioning until I got in.” 6

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“When I re-applied to the Academy during my freshman year of college, Ms. Hall was again great with helping me through the application process” Sim notes. She was accepted to the Naval Academy this time around and will be transferring there this fall. “Without the help of College Counseling, I probably wouldn't be where I am now.”

T RAIDER RESILIENCE: Embracing New Challenges and Upping Our Game During the Global Pandemic

he pandemic thrust us into a very different way of proceeding this past school year. In responding to an everchanging landscape of health and safety requirements, we

relied on our resourcefulness and creativity. In seeking to present the full complement of our programming, we learned much about our capabilities and capacity to make dramatic shifts in how we undertake this critical work. Here, two of our students—Molly Nichols ‘23 and Mason Harris ’24—share the places where our resilience as a community shone through despite the challenges we faced together.

A New Way of Teaching…Virtually In the midst of a pandemic, it’s been difficult to adjust to a different way of life, including new ways of teaching for fourthyear social studies teacher, Leslie Diedrich. Making the most out of shorter class periods and schedule changes, teachers needed to focus on which topics were a priority to teach. “I thought if I only have this much time with students, what would I want them to remember about my class five years into the future,” Diedrich says. Teaching online created a sense of disconnect with students, especially for teachers who love student discussion. There were also issues involving technology and lack of focus. “Some of the failures I had to realize were out of my control,” she explains. “It’s just the nature of online teaching.” Some changes to her approach Diedrich hopes to carry into further years. “Getting away from lectures, doing more group work as a way of getting students to have relationships with T H E R A I D E R | SUMMER 2021

their peers were strategies I used,” she explains. She also

in the power of relationships especially during the current

learned to see the good even when her lesson plan didn’t turn

crisis, sought ways to make things easier on her students as the

out as expected, emphasizing her gratitude for the students’

importance of good mental health for herself, her coworkers

engagement in discussion. “I would always think ‘oh, that was a

and her students became clearly evident this year. She hopes

good day,’ even if my lesson didn’t go super great,” she says.

that the school continues to take additional steps to embrace

Teachers in departments across campus made creative and educational adjustments in response to COVID restrictions. Early in the year, when only half the students were on campus at one time, attempting experimental data analysis across a screen was a challenge. However, AP Biology teacher Kevin Russell, pictured above left, exercised ingenuity, creating teams of two that conducted experiments together, with one partner completing the lab in the classroom and the other watching the experiment from home. “While it wasn’t seamless, it did allow us to build some collaborative opportunities,” Russell says. Late in the first semester, the need for labs became crucial for students planning on taking the AP Biology Exam in May. The science team went about adapting lab procedures to be done at home that had previously only been done at school. “We reworked a lab that measures the rate of photosynthesis

the importance of mental health and carries the lessons learned this year forward. While much more difficult this year, creating community within the classroom was all the more important. “It makes me happy to feel like I know my students and have a strong relationship with them,” Diedrich shares.

A New Outlook on Kairos and the Retreat Program A large part of the Regis Jesuit experience is learning and growing in relationship with God through the retreat program. The pandemic required a significant shift in how our retreats were conducted, but Regis Jesuit made it a priority to continue offering these transformational opportunities for our students. Boys Pastoral Director Fr. Eric Ramirez, SJ recalls, “[The school] was saying we can do this! Nothing’s going to stop us.”

and another lab that measures the rate of fermentation in yeast

Changes started with Boys Kairos K133, which was supposed to

cells,” Russell describes. Many students took it upon themselves

take place after Spring Break 2020. It was postponed until early

to work with partners and compare data sets to make the

August, allowing time for school leaders to think creatively

experiments even more impactful.

about the approach and work with the student leaders to make

Student mental health is a constant priority for teachers, but even more so in this past year. Diedrich, someone who believes

adjustments. Could hugging and handshaking continue? Where would students sleep? Some answers came in the form of hand sanitizer and plentiful classroom space; others took some trial and error. Challenges were manifold with regulations requiring changes to the approach and quarantines impacting leader and retreatant participation. Yet, in the end, the school was able to conduct all the Kairos Retreats in person (even one in a blizzard) and present Freshman, Sophomore and Senior Retreats in innovative ways. Some changes made to Kairos will endure beyond the pandemic. “Sleeping in their own rooms gave students an opportunity to be by themselves,” Fr. Ramirez says. “Some were journaling, being more attentive…it really made the difference for them.” Unable

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students in Guatemala, Ethiopia, Honduras and Jamaica. Other efforts included a drive-through Valentine’s Day parade for the elderly and a pen pal program for immigrant detainees, both of which may continue beyond this year. An additional way Regis Jesuit educates students is to offer opportunities for immersion that expose students to real-life adversities. Trips to work and serve in Belize, New Orleans, Guatemala and more recently to the Tijuana border, provide students a way to see things from a different perspective. Recognizing that our conventional immersion experiences wouldn’t be possible with border and travel restrictions, to share rooms with one another because of restrictions in place made it possible for students to spend time in reflection when quiet time on retreat can be sparse. That was an unexpected learning from this year’s approach. There are three pillars that make for a successful retreat: good student leadership, the openness of participants and, of course, God’s presence. All of these remained priorities for organizers and proved to be the backbone of all, but especially the Kairos Retreats, this year. “K133 back in August was a hallmark

faculty organizers pivoted to plan five mini-immersion experiences that would expose students to current global issues in ways beyond what can be explored in the classroom. These opportunities were open to seniors who went through a rigorous application process to be selected to participate. “Certainly, there’s no better way to experience it than to have direct encounters with people on the border, and it was really powerful spending four days in Tijuana and hearing those stories and working in shelters, but the reality is that this

moment for this school,” Ramirez describes, “We did 12 Kairos [Retreats] this year…the most we’ve ever done in any year, and we did it in the middle of a pandemic.” In March 2020, when the future of our world looked so uncertain, and it was impossible to see what would come next, the Regis Jesuit Retreat Program doubled down and was strengthened, to the point where other Jesuit schools across the country have asked how we did it. Within countless bottles of Purell, students found community and support through retreat experiences. Ramirez reiterates, “We can do this! Nothing is going to stop us.”

Still Committed to Doing Justice

issue hits home a lot closer than we think. Aurora is the most

Like nearly everything else, the way students engaged in

diverse city in Colorado, by far,” notes Adam Dawkins ’98,

service this year had to shift. Opportunities for in-person

who chaperoned the Tijuana immersion in 2019 and helped

engagement were limited, but there was still a need, especially

organize this year’s mini-immersions.

for organizations focused on areas like food distribution or tutoring for students suddenly learning at home through a screen. Undaunted by the obstacles, Regis Jesuit students rose to the challenge, giving time and energy to help community members in need near them. Christina Ortiz, Director of Ignatian Immersion & Solidarity, recalls being inspired “to see students say ‘yes, I’m having one of the hardest years of my life, but it’s nothing compared to what other people are experiencing.’”

As part of the “Welcoming the Stranger Among Us: Justice for Immigrants and Refugees” mini-immersion, participants watched Crossing Borders, the student-produced documentary from the 2019 Tijuana trip that portrays a close-up view of the immigration crisis at the U.S.-Mexican border. They also traveled to an ICE detainee facility just a few miles away from Regis Jesuit, where they witnessed the current reality for refugees, asylum seekers and immigrants, and offered prayers for those detained. Through the experience, the students

Ortiz worked to provide alternate ways for students to support

realized that the immigration crisis is closer to them than they

local and international community partners, including

had previously thought.

hosting a 5K on campus to support a long-time service partner International Samaritan, which ended up raising more than $20 thousand in support of virtual learning resources for

“It’s not thousands of miles away, it’s people in our communities who add richness and life,” Dawkins continued. T H E R A I D E R | SUMMER 2021

Throughout the spring semester, there were several additional

At first, Sauer was baffled. He felt defeated. He quickly realized

opportunities for students to engage with local communities

that this was a chance to display the program’s versatility and

and dive deeper in their understanding of current social and

immediately began to brainstorm. The choir could hum, as it

environmental justice issues. In one, a group of students spent

posed less risk than singing, so he started with that. In band,

time encountering those suffering from homelessness and

he implemented beat drills filled with rhythms and tempos. In

poverty, while a second focused on environmentalism and

time, his classes adapted, and substantial progress was made.

land, air and water conservation.

Along the way, unbreakable bonds were formed between

It remains an integral objective of Regis Jesuit to drive

classmates and teachers.

formation deeper through these personal encounters and to

“Through all of this adversity… all of these unconventional

provide opportunities for authentic kinship with our neighbors

obstacles that we had to face, I felt like my choirs and the band

and our environment in forming Men and Women with and for

really bonded, and we formed more friendships; we had to rely on

Others.

each other; we had to laugh at our mistakes,” Sauer remembers.

The importance of service remains in encountering a community of brothers and sisters in Christ. “This program exists for the purpose of creating that perspective and fostering a spirit of compassion and service,” Ortiz explains. While it’s important to give back, it’s also crucial to find new perspectives and see the people you’re serving in a new light. Ortiz hopes that through the experience RJ students learn not to identify people by their need, but to distinguish them as a friend. Ortiz explains, “What we do is twofold: meet the needs of vulnerable communities and form students who care about those communities.” That has become so much more vital in this past year and has helped us connect to not only the world around us but to the communities around us. “We’ve created meaningful

Looking back, Sauer is appreciative of the challenges the

connections and strengthened others with the people around

program faced and believes the future of the program has

us which is what service is all about,” Ortiz explains.

never been brighter. Even better, he and his colleagues have

The Transformation of Music and Performances Regis Jesuit has long maintained a strong Performing Arts program that promotes innovation and creativity. The pandemic challenged these principles, but the program held firm. The performing arts faculty learned in August that any singing or woodwind or brass instrument playing had to occur outside and that singers would be required to wear masks always, even during performances. Though these precautions were intended to keep students and staff safe, they raised

come out of this year with tons of fresh, innovative ideas. “It was a challenging year, but now that I look back on it, I think more good came out of it because of the challenges. I just feel like we grew closer as a team because we kind of had to. And if you got that one opportunity of playing or singing outside, [we] didn’t want to show up unprepared. So, this whole department did a wonderful job of staying sane and using music as a way to cope and get through the obstacles with hope,” Sauer shares, “I want to dedicate all of the work to the students who

multiple obstacles for teaching and performing.

couldn’t make these concerts. There were a lot of quarantine

Veteran music teacher Bernie Sauer ’97 recalls, “It was

performing arts and again, were able to express themselves

daunting to think about, like how are we going to do this? So,

joyfully, whether they were learning an instrument for the

in the beginning, you had to think outside the box, you had to

first time, or if they’ve had experience singing, composing or

come up with a lot of different virtual plans where things were

playing an instrument. It’s just really nice to celebrate the end

a little more individualistic.”

of the year, no matter how many odd, unconventional, bizarre

lists. I’m just proud of every single student who stuck with the

things happened.”

Visit the Performing Arts End-of-Year Showcase to see spectacular performances by students in Advanced Piano, Canta Belles, String Orchestra and more at www.regisjesuit.com/PerformingArtsShowcase

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MIKE ARMISTEAD ’82: Listening, learning and giving back

bout a year ago, Mike Armistead ’82, a successful serial

significant financial aid to attend Stanford, where he majored

entrepreneur, posted a blog to the website for Respond

in engineering and continued to work at various jobs to help

Software, where, at the time, he was CEO and co-

pay for school expenses.

founder. The headline read: “In the startup world, listening is key.”

The gift from Armistead and his wife Kathy will ensure that

It turns out that listening has not only been the key to

a student with financial need can experience what Mike

Armistead’s success in businesses, it also played an important

says benefitted him the most: “the hard work and challenges

part in his formation at Regis Jesuit, and Stanford thereafter.

required to excel at many things, along with the cross-group

“You don’t necessarily associate listening with high school students, but that’s when the Jesuit values really sank in for

friendships and involvement in activities that cut across traditional stereotypes and cliques.”

me,” he said. “Take the often-quoted creed Men and Women

He said: “I gained a lot of confidence in those days, primarily

with and for Others. You can’t be for someone or something

by stretching beyond being ‘just an athlete’ or ‘just a good

unless you understand their ambitions, their struggles, how

student.’ That’s what I’d like to enable in someone else.”

they think and where they would like to go. To do that, you have to listen.”

The Armistead family’s ties to Jesuit education—and to Regis

Armistead now lives in Los Altos, California, and Respond

Bellarmine College Preparatory school in San Jose. His brother,

Software has been purchased by FireEye Inc. where Mike

Mark ’80 runs Regis Jesuit’s annual golf tournament, The Rudy

continues in an executive role. Across more than a thousand

Cup, which supports the Rudy Brada Scholarship for Financial

miles, he has heard the call of Inspire & Ignite 2025, Regis

Aid. Between Mark and their brother Matthew ’86, they count

Jesuit’s vision for access, innovation and excellence—

three more Raider alums: Joanna ’09, Greg ’06 and Colin ’19.

especially the goal of removing real and perceived barriers to

Caroline will graduate in 2022.

entry and retention for students and families who desire to attend. He has responded wholeheartedly, with a significant financial aid gift in the name of the Armistead Family

Jesuit—remain strong. Mike’s three sons attended the all-male

“I grew up neither wealthy or poor and went to Catholic school. I saw my parents putting money in the collection plate every week,

Endowed Scholarship.

and I learned early on that giving back is incredibly important.

“If someone can’t go because of need, it’s a tragedy,” said

generosity, and I include my Catholic educators as part of that.”

Armistead, who worked during high school, including as a janitor, while playing football, basketball and running track. He also dabbled in speech and debate, worked backstage in the theatre program and was elected vice president of student government. He received

To learn more about Inspire & Ignite 2025, Regis Jesuit’s vision for access, innovation and excellence, visit www.regisjesuit.com/StrategicPlan

Over the years, I’ve been the recipient of someone else’s

Armistead knows that his family’s gift to Regis Jesuit will make a real difference. “When I look at the places I can support, I choose the ones that are most deserving and also will be the most appreciative. For me, Regis Jesuit certainly fits that criteria.”

To read Mike's blog visit https://respond-software.com/ lessons-from-the-ceo-listening-is-key

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The MaguireGockel Scholarship:

Honoring Regis Jesuit Icons and Supporting Access & Aﬀordability

Murray '74 in light blue sweater third from left with students at a 2012 luncheon with scholarship recipients

epending on the era, there are

about growing up without a father. He

Perpetual Memorial Scholarship Fund,

certain iconic memories that

asked me what kind of home life I had,

to use its official name, is the oldest

all Regis Jesuit students would

and we bonded right then and there. For

and most prestigious in the school’s

have shared.

the rest of the year, I felt his kindness.”

history, having helped more than 100

For example, students who attended

The following summer, Fr. Maguire

between 1971-73 will absolutely

died unexpectedly while swimming

remember Fr. Edward Maguire, SJ, who

and Murray vowed to honor his life by

served as Dean of Discipline at the time.

starting a scholarship fund in Maguire’s

“Fr. Maguire was tough,” recalls Dan Murray ’74, who has helped manage the Maguire-Gockel Scholarship fund since its inception more than 40 years ago. “Every day, he’d be standing at the main entrance to the school, with his beefy arms around his Bible. And if he found anything awry, like a shirt untucked—or maybe you were a bit tardy—he’d send you straight to JUG.

name. That year, a few of Murray’s friends made small donations and Br. Joe Gockel, SJ, who worked in the library and as a baker in the school cafeteria, became a stalwart supporter. Br. Joe was a memorable though less imposing

years old. One of seven children, his mother sent him “kicking and screaming to Regis for the male influence,” though Murray strongly preferred to be in school with girls. Financial aid made attendance possible. “It turns out Fr. Maguire also had lost his dad at an early age,” said Murray. “He took an hour out of his busy day to talk to me

were honored with the St. John Francis Regis Outstanding Service Award for their volunteer engagement with the school.

committee review the bios of a dozen or so rising sophomores to decide who will receive the scholarship for their next three years at Regis Jesuit. “We look for people who are economically distressed and have at least a 3.0 grade point average, though most are 3.5,” he said. “And they’re either involved in the Regis Christian Life Community

Fr. Edward Maguire, SJ Served at RJ 1971-73

Br. Joe Gockel, SJ

(RCLC), or they’re giving back through

Served at RJ 1971-97

their churches.” Then, the donors and recipients meet at a luncheon.

“Br. Joe had a heart of gold,” Murray

“I tell them about Fr. Maguire, and we

recalled. “He was happy-go-lucky; and

talk about their dreams and aspirations.

every time you saw him, he was smiling.

There’s a lot of pride among the kids who

He would hit me up for $20 every year,

qualify for the scholarship. They know

and by the time I was about 28 years old,

how lucky they are to be recognized

out of college and earning a living, he

in this way, and they hold their heads

asked me to be a trustee of the fund.”

high. Years later, as a way of keeping Fr.

Today, the Father Edward Maguire, SJ and Brother Joseph Gockel, SJ

Memorial Scholarship visit www.regisjesuit.com/endowment-giving

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sons to Regis Jesuit, and in 2005 they

2003, his name was added to the fund.

To make a gift to the Father Edward Maguire, SJ & Brother Joseph Gockel, SJ

wife Denise have sent three of their four

school years. When he died in March

want you to memorize these 20 lines of

whose father had died when he was just 11

through Inspire & Ignite 2025. He and his

on the Maguire-Gockel Scholarship

football practice. “Fr. Maguire said, ‘I

That was a pivotal moment for Murray,

it, as well as to other strategic initiatives

Every spring, Murray and the others

his JUG assignment in favor of attending

call my mom and transfer.’”

fund, Murray contributes generously to

supporting students through their high

Murray still recalls the time he tried to skip

get to three or four. Finally, I said, ‘I want to

of attendance. Now, as the chair of the

presence on campus, encouraging and

Back then, I was a frequent miler.”

scripture. I tried and tried. But I could only

students—boys and girls—afford the cost

Maguire’s care and concern alive, most of them give back to the fund.”

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YEAR IN REVIEW 2020-21 Class of 2021

Academic Scholarship Winners* NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS Benjamin Phillips – National Merit University of Chicago Scholarship

Valedictorians

Kevin Reyes - PwC Charitable Foundation Scholarship NATIONAL MERIT FINALISTS Benjamin Phillips, Alex Stevinson NATIONAL MERIT COMMENDED STUDENTS Josemaría Azcui González, Mariana Barrios, Ashley Buck, Matthew Collins, Aidan Gregoire, Joseph Hanley, Andrew Huycke, Joshua Kevil, Rachel Odle, Madeline Proctor, Samantha Stevens NATIONAL HISPANIC RECOGNITION PROGRAM SCHOLARS Mariana Barrios, Josemaría Azcui González CHICK EVANS SCHOLARSHIP Armando Duarte and Ethan Sevier-Barrios ’20 (transferring to CUBoulder for his sophomore year and was awarded the scholarship)

Boys Division Ryan Occhionero Vanderbilt University

Girls Division Victoria O’Hare Harvard University

DANIELS SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS Jose Julian Flores, Jayce Aguilar Wynn JACK KENT COOKE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP SEMIFINALIST Ruth Woldemedhine COCA-COLA SCHOLARS Amelia Marcum, Madeline Proctor

Salutatorians

FOOT LOCKER FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Amelia Marcum

BY THE NUMBERS 96% of the 383 members of the Regis Jesuit Class of 2021 (208 boys and 175 girls) will matriculate immediately to college this fall attending 140 institutions across the country and around the world.

100 80

Boys Division Robert Whitehead Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Girls Division Amelia Marcum Stanford University

60 40 20

73%

49%

27%

51%

out-of-state

in-state

Attending 14 of the 27 Jesuit universities

private

public

22% Catholic schools

18%

Jesuit schools

Regis Jesuit Earns AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award Regis Jesuit has been awarded the AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award and recognized by the College Board for our increased level of female student engagement in the discipline of computer science. Historically, Black, Hispanic and female students have been underrepresented in computer science courses, majors and careers. Regis Jesuit has worked to narrow that gap and offer a challenging curriculum in computer science to all RJ students and are proud of and gratified by this recognition of our efforts. T H E R A I D E R | SUMMER 2021

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College Athletic Signings

Aiden O’Brien – football, John Carroll University

Matthew Baer – football, Southern Methodist University

Jaden Ohlsen – football, California Polytechnic State University

Brendan Barber – fencing, University of the Incarnate Word

Brandon O’Toole – soccer, Regis University

Ty Bergman – basketball, Pomona College

Alonzo Paul – basketball, Carthage College

Alex Billings– soccer, Regis University

Jackson Price – track, Emory University

Catherine Bradac – swimming, Boston College

Krissy Rael – lacrosse, Mercer University

Bart Brophy – cross country, Lake Forest College

Jack Ringhofer – lacrosse, Princeton University

Alex Bruns – football, Colorado Mesa University

Gabe Ross – lacrosse, University of Dallas

Zoe Butler – volleyball, Nebraska Wesleyan University

Morgan Schilling – tennis, Claremont McKenna College

Will Callahan – swimming, Grinnell College

Antonio Segura – wrestling, American University

Jordi de la Torre – football, University of Puget Sound

Elena Smith – softball, Trinity University

Samantha Drieling – soccer, University of Denver

Kilee Stortz – softball, Adams State University

Amber Harvey – volleyball, Chandron State College

Blakeley Stoughton – basketball, Chapman University

Quinn Henninger – diving, Indiana University

Anthony Tochinni – football, New Mexico State University

Alejandro Herrera – soccer, Regis University

Dylan Tostrup – baseball, Solano Community College

Sawyer Inglis – swimming, Southern Methodist University

Chloe Valdez – softball, College of Charleston

Drew Kulick – football, Colorado State University

Max Valdez – baseball, Colorado Mesa University

Ashley Large – field hockey and swimming, Cedar Crest College

Avery Vansickle – basketball, University of Washington

Ellie Lopez – swimming, Lindenwood University

Jayden Warlum – lacrosse, Whittier College

Cate Lord – lacrosse, University of Southern California

Grace Weigand – lacrosse, University of Notre Dame

Will McFadden – lacrosse, Denison University

Brock Weiss – baseball, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs

Fin Martin – cross country, Augustana College

Braden Williams – baseball, Birmingham-Southern College

Kade Miller – rowing, College of the Holy Cross

Alec Willis – baseball, University of Minnesota

Clay Nanke – football, Colorado State University

Mason Young – baseball, Webster University

To see the full list of schools these new #GreatRaiders will be attending, please visit www.regisjesuit.com/Classof2021Colleges

*We list only the names of Regis Jesuit students who receive national level or full-ride scholarships. Annually, Regis Jesuit students receive numerous competitive monetary awards totaling tens of millions of dollars in academic scholarships. The information listed is what has been reported by members of the Class of 2021 to the school so may not fully reflect scholarships or other merits awarded. Every effort has been made to record accurately those who have been awarded scholarships or have signed to play sports in college. We sincerely regret any errors or omissions. T H E R A I D E R | SUMMER 2021

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2020-21 Activity & Club Recap Visual and Performing Arts All-State Orchestra

Club Highlights Arrupe Club On February 14, the Girls Division Arrupe Club organized an hour-long “Spread the Love” Valentine’s Day drive-thru parade of about 50 students, decorating vehicles and bringing cheer to the residents of Chelsea Place, a senior living facility specializing in memory and Alzheimer's care.

Claire Robertson '23 was selected to the 2021 Colorado AllState Orchestra as a cellist.

Theatre History in the making! For the first time in school history, the Drama Club staged a musical, Bright Star: Concert Version, outside on McNicholas Green. Inspired by a true story and featuring the Tony ®-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, the concert version of the show is crafted to be performed on any stage, so leant itself well to being produced outside. To prepare a show during COVID restrictions, the actors rehearsed exclusively either online and outside; pit band pre-recorded the instrumental track for the actors; and tech crew exercised ingenuity in building the sets and keeping the props simple to allow incredible flexibility. Of four planned performances, two were able to happen due to mercurial spring weather. Fortunately, RJ Media captured one of them on camera; watch it here: www.regisjesuit.com/BrightStar.

Esports Club The Esports Club team of Teddy Armatas '22, Alex Casillas '22, Matthew Collins '21, Dax Morley '22, Dirk Morley '23 and Johny Vu '22 took second place in the CHSAA Varsity League of Legends State Finals.

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Nine out of 21 Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Club members are heading to the National Leadership Conference this summer after successfully competing in the State Leadership Competition. Four additional students finished in the top ten in the State competition. Congratulations to National qualifiers Sorin Beals '23,

2020-21 Honor Bands Moira Newman '22 was selected to perform the clarinet in both the University of Colorado's 2021 Honor Band and the Furman University Virtual Honor Band in February 2020.

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Cameron Cary '22, Rachel Cooper '24, Joshua Dermer '22, Meredith Garnsey '23, Kamden Lai '23, Dean Miller '24, Andrew Simon '22 and Sam Walters '22. A special congratulations to Andrew Simon ’22 who was crowned the 2021 State Champion in the Personal Finance category.

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Mock Trial

RJ Students for Life

FIRST PLACE AT REGIONALS! For a fourth consecutive year,

Continuing the tradition of hosting one of the largest student-

the Mock Trial A team won the Arapahoe County Regional

led diaper drives in the country, students and employees

Tournament earning them a spot in the State Tournament in

donated more than 32,800 diapers to the Students for Life

March. The team finished second overall in the virtual State

Club’s annual Diaper Drive in the fall. The diapers and other

competition. Maddie Proctor '21 won Best Attorney, and

supplies were donated to Catholic Charities of Denver and

Juliette Bruner '21 was named Best Witnesses for her category.

Alternatives Pregnancy Center to support young families in need.

RJ Coding Team Computer Programming students Alex Casillas '22, Oliver

RJ Media

Howe '24, Ian Kilty '22 and Dean Miller '24 formed a team

Congratulations to RJ Media for winning fi rst place in the

and competed at the Colorado School of Mines High School

"Social Justice Reporting" Best of Show category at the 2020

Programming Competition, fi nishing fourth among Colorado

NSPA Fall National High School Journalism Convention. In

teams.

addition, Elevate magazine was named one of 60 publications

RJ Special Olympics

nominated by the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) as fi nalists in its prestigious Pacemaker competition,

More than 200 Regis Jesuit students and faculty took part in

honoring the best of the best in print media. You can read

this year's annual Polar Plunge on April 17 raising a total of

their award-winning cover story "Racial Justice: Rooted in

$26,888 for Special Olympics Colorado (SOCO). Regis Jesuit

Love" by visiting RJMediaNow.com.

was awarded both the Highest Fundraising Team and Coolest School by SOCO. Catelyn Billings ’23, Dylan McCollough ’23

Speech & Debate

and Kameron Rendek ’24 were the top three fundraisers for

Congratulations to the four students who competed in the

Regis Jesuit.

2021 National Speech & Debate Tournament in June: Laura Miller '21, Peyton Ralston '22, Kevin Reyes '21 and Ashlyn Viereck '22. This is Reyes’ second consecutive time qualifying to compete at Nationals.

Other Activities Global Activism Leadership Summit Held virtually in March, Abigail Donovan ‘23, Jasline Becerra ‘24, Sabrina Vizurraga ‘22, Michele Chinn ’22 and Wyatt Warr ’22 collaborated with students from 19 Jesuit schools in 13 different countries on projects focused on several of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals aiming to demonstrate and promote the Jesuit Universal Apostolic Preferences (UAPs). Regis Jesuit was one of only five Jesuit high schools from the United States chosen to participate in the inaugural Jesuit Student Global Activism Leadership Summit.

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Ignatian Family Teach-In

March For Life

In lieu of sending a delegation of students and staff to

In January, a group of RJ students joined Jesuit schools from

Washington, D.C. this year, our 15th year offering this faith

across the world in participating in the 48th annual March for

formation experience for students, 30 students and staff

Life. Students participated on campus as a retreat experience,

participated virtually from the Regis Jesuit campus via

learning how to represent and give voice to the vulnerable and

livestream meetings, presentations, small group discussions

build a culture of life at all stages and ages.

and prayer. They joined more than 6000 students and adults from across the world seeking a deeper encounter with themselves, others and God and to learn, pray, network and advocate for social justice. This year's delegation continued to meet throughout the year to discover ways to share their encounters with the larger Regis Jesuit community.

Mission Szn Led by RJ's Servant Leadership Class, this year’s Mission Szn was a huge success, raising nearly $15,000 to support this year's student-chosen organizations: Kino Border Initiative, Marisol Homes and First Nations! The school community rallied together for dress-down days, a dodgeball debacle, the first-ever Amazing Race, virtual pep rally and one-of-a-kind experiences with faculty and staff to raise funds and awareness for organizations in need and promote philanthropy amongst

International Samaritan 5K Run/Walk On October 16, 125 students, faculty, staff and parents walked or ran five kilometers around campus as part of teams to raise

the students.

NHS Blood Drive

funds to support students in Guatemala, Ethiopia, Honduras

Over two days in the fall, the National Honor Society held a

and Jamaica through International Samaritan, a long-time

record-breaking annual blood drive in which students, parents

Regis Jesuit service partner. Through the sponsorship of more

and employees donated more than 65 units of blood, doubling

than 300 donors, teams raised more than $23,500 or enough to

the drive’s goal and saving a total of 195 lives! Regis Jesuit

provide 79 tablets to International Samaritan scholars. Watch a

was recognized for holding the top in-school blood drive in

story from RJ Media about the 5K to learn more about the work

the "Drive for Life" High School Challenge and was presented

of and our partnership with International Samaritan at

with a $2000 check by the Denver Broncos and Vitalant for

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEF47nbu6nQ.

this impressive effort. NHS chose to redirect these monies to support our first-ever Wish Week in support of the Make-AWish Foundation.

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UN Commission on the Status of Women In our eighth year of engagement with this impactful program, 18 students and four faculty members participated virtually in

2020-21 Athletics Recap

the UN Commission on the Status of Women conference in

In response to COVID, the Colorado High School Activities

March, normally held in person at the United Nations in New

Association (CHSAA) adjusted this year’s athletic seasons,

York City. Students participated in these impactful meetings

adding a fourth season, modifying the time of year for some

and discussions centered on the promotion of gender equality

sports and shortening most seasons. We applaud our student-

and the empowerment of women and girls in education,

athletes, coaches, athletic trainers and athletic directors for their

training, science and technology and employment and were

flexibility and sportsmanship in representing Regis Jesuit well

grateful for the experience and opportunity to participate.

on the field, court, ice, mat, pool and pitch this year. Go Raiders!

FALL – Season A GIRLS Cross Country The Girls Cross Country Team had another strong season and sent two individual runners to the 2020 Class 5A State Meet in October. Amelie Colsman '22 and Mikayla Smith '21 ran strong races for the Raiders, finishing 35th and 80th place respectively, both improving their times over last year's State meet.

Wish Week In what is sure to become a new school tradition, Regis Jesuit students, faculty and staff participated in the school's firstever Wish Week, helping to bring the wish of a three-yearold battling leukemia to fruition through the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Led by the Servant Leadership Class, Wish Week presented multiple fun, community-building fundraising opportunities for students and faculty to participate in throughout the week. The inaugural Wish Week concluded with a special video message from Super Bowl Champion Quarterback, Peyton Manning, and garnered nearly $20K in support, almost twice the goal, all the while helping to further foster a culture of philanthropy among our students.

Rugby The Girls Rugby Team finished their season with a 5-10 record. Due to its growing popularity, a Junior Varsity team was added to their program, inviting many newcomers to the sport.

Softball Continental League Coach of the Year, Meredith Feik, led the Girls Varsity Softball Team to the 5A State Championship Tournament, only the second time in school history. Consistent outstanding performances by Chloe Valdez ‘21, Kilee Stortz ‘21 and Lanie Smith ’21 were key factors for the Raiders' success this year.

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WINTER – Season B

BOYS Cross Country The Boys Cross Country Team had a great season and recorded outstanding performances by their full roster of more than 50 runners.

Golf THIRD AT STATE! The Boys Golf Team finished third in State, including a tournament-best two over on day two of the tournament. Ryan Occhionero ‘21 finished in a tie for second place, Teddy Hummel ’21 placed 16th overall and Liam Wood ’22 placed 22nd.

GIRLS Basketball STATE RUNNER UP AND INDIVIDUAL STATE CHAMP! Girls Varsity Basketball went 8-0 in League play and took second place in the CHSAA 5A State Championship, losing to undefeated Valor Christian. The Raiders, led by Avery Vansickle ‘21, Samantha Jones ‘21 and Jordan Jones ‘22, put up big scores during the season, often beating opponents by an average of 37 points and averaged an efficient 63.5 points per game. Vansickle was named to First Team All-State and First Team All-Conference teams. Samantha Jones earned Second Team All-State and First Team All-Conference honors. Jordan Jones, along with Savitri Jackson '23, received Second Team All-Conference honors. Carl Mattei was selected as the Continental League 2021 Coach of the Year.

Football The Varsity Football Team finished the regular season with a 5-1 record and sealed their spot in the playoffs after a gameending field goal in a 17-14 win against Pine Creek. The Raiders lost to eventual State Champions Cherry Creek in the first round of the playoffs. Their run-heavy offense averaged 27 points per game while their strong defense only allowed 13 points per game. A total of 10 players earned First Team All-Conference selections and four earned Second Team AllConference selections.

Tennis STATE RUNNER-UP! It was another successful season for Boys Varsity Tennis going 6-1 on the regular season. They took First

Photo Credit: Courtney Oakes | Sentinel Colorado

Place at Regionals and finished Second Place in the CHSAA 5A

Cheer

State Championship. Morgan Shilling ’21 won back-to-back

Varsity Cheer had an incredible regular season taking the

State Championship Titles in No. 1 Singles.

Continental League Title and placing 17th at the State Spirit Competition in March.

Poms With continued success this year, the Varsity Poms Team placed third at Dance Team Union Regionals, second in the Continental League and fourth overall at State. Seven athletes were named to the 2020-21 Colorado Spirit Coaches Association All-Colorado Spirit Team.

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Swim & Dive THIRD PLACE AT STATE! The Girls Swim & Dive Team earned their fourth consecutive third-place State Championship Title. Allie Sanchez '22, Emma Weber '22, Greta Leege '22 and Rosie Jump '23 finished third in the 200-yard medley relay. Emma Weber '22 claimed individual State titles in both the 200 IM and the 100-yard breaststroke, where she also set a new State record with a time of 59.93 seconds! She also received First Team All-State honors. Due to quarantine restrictions, only 17 out of the 27 Top 20 State swimmers participated in this year’s State meet.

BOYS Basketball Battling through various injuries and quarantines throughout the season, the Boys Basketball Team fought hard and finished the regular season with an overall record of 12-1, earning a spot in the Elite 8 round of the CHSAA 5A Playoffs. They lost in a hard-fought matchup to George Washington by two points. Blakeley Stoughton ’21 and Michael Wolf ’21 received First Team All-Conference and All-State Honorable Mention honors. Kyle Sandler ‘22 and Alonzo Paul ’21 received Second Team All-Conference distinctions.

Hockey Boys Varsity Hockey had an incredible regular season run finishing with an overall record of 12-1. They advanced to the Frozen Four playoff matchup, losing in overtime to Valor Christian, who went on to win the tournament. Eight players earned All-State and All-Conference honors for the 2020-21 season.

Wrestling THREE-TIME STATE CHAMPION! Boys Wrestling had another great year highlighted by Antonio Segura’s ‘21, pictured below, third consecutive State Championship Title. Undefeated with an overall record of 23-0, Segura was named the Continental League Wrestler of the Year and selected to First Team All-State.

Wrestling STATE RUNNER-UP! In their second year as CHSAA sport, Girls Wrestling celebrated lots of success on the mat. The season was highlighted by Alexis Segura’s ’24 second-place

Coach Brent Bieshaar was also named Continental League Coach of the Year. Zavier Carroll '22 and Garrett Padgett '22 were named First Team Continental League, and Dirk Morley '23 and Zion Taylor '23 earned Honorable Mention honors.

finish at State. She was also selected to Second Team All-State.

Photo Credit: Courtney Oakes | Sentinel Colorado

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Year in Review 2020-21

SPRING - Season C GIRLS

SPRING - Season D GIRLS

Field Hockey

Golf

STATE CHAMPIONS! The Girls Varsity Field Hockey Team

Girls Varsity Golf had another exciting season and sent two

finished their season with a 9-1 record, losing only once to

players, Emaan Adil ’21 and Caitlin Neumann ‘23 to compete

Cherry Creek, but beating them in a thrilling sudden-death

in the 5A State Championship Tournament at City Park

double overtime to secure their second State Championship.

Country Club in June.

Four athletes were selected to 2020-21 CHSAA All-State Teams for their outstanding performances this season. Katie

Lacrosse

Loftus '22 and Cate Lord '21 each earned First Team All-State

Another strong season for Girls Varsity Lacrosse as they made it

distinctions and Lily Castiglione '22 and Ellie Johnson '22

to the Semifinal round for the 5A State Championship, losing in

were selected to Second Team All-State. In addition, Coach

a close matchup to Valor Christian. The Raiders closed out the

Spencer Wagner was selected as the 2020-21 Coach of the Year.

regular season with an overall record of 6-4.

Volleyball

Soccer

Girls Varsity Volleyball ended the 2020-21 season with an overall record of 8-8 and participated in Regionals under the leadership of Zoe Butler ’21. They have several strong underclass players and are looking forward to another great season next year.

Under the tutelage of Coach Will Cropper ‘98, the Girls Varsity Soccer Team placed second in the CHSAA 5A Continental League, completing the season with an overall league record of 7-1-2. The Raiders season ended short in a first round of playoffs with a loss to Rocky Mountain High School.

Tennis BOYS Soccer

The Girls Varsity Tennis Team took second place in the

Boys Varsity Soccer had a historic regular season going

finished 14th place in State. Five players/teams advanced to the

undefeated and not allowing a single goal during league play,

Class 5A State Tournament in June: Madison Wei ’23 - No. 3

winning the Continental League Championship Title. They

Singles; Ally Gosser ’21/Paige Wolf ’23 - No. 2 Doubles; and

suffered a heartbreaking loss in the final few minutes of their

Stella Fitzgerald ’21/Lucy Filippini ’24 - No. 4 Doubles

first-round playoff matchup against Cherry Creek, allowing their

competed in the first round of the tournament. The No. 1

first and only goal of the season. Three players earned All-State

Doubles team of Ella Cherveny ’21/Tara Connolly ’21 and No.

distinctions for the 2020-21 CHSAA Season C; Alejandro Herrera

3 Doubles team of Madeline Roper ‘21/Mary Clare Watts ’24

'21 and Trey Tomlin '21 were selected to Second Team All-State

both advanced to the quarterfinals round.

and Tanner Scarth '21 received Honorable Mention honors.

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Continental League and in their Regional Tournament and

Year in Review 2020-21

Track & Field

Swim & Dive

INDIVIDUAL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP! Girls Varsity Track &

STATE RUNNER-UP AND INDIVIDUAL STATE

Field had another strong performance and set two new school

CHAMPIONSHIPS! Boys Varsity Swim & Dive won the 2021

records this season. Fabiola Belibi ’22 bested her own school

Continental A League Championship Title, taking first place in

record earlier in the year with a new distance of 19.7 feet in

50 Freestyle, and the 200 and 400 Freestyle Relay. The Raiders

Long Jump, the event in which she also claimed the 2020-21

had an equally impressive performance at the Class 5A State

State Title. Belibi also place second at State in the 100- and

Championships in June, taking second place as a team with

300-Meter Hurdles. Rylie Ward ’21 capped off her senior year

a total of 400.5 points behind first-place Cherry Creek and

by setting a new school record in discus at 188.5 feet. The

claiming two individual titles. Gio Aguirre '22 placed first in

Raiders finished in 12th place at State to end the season.

the 100 Free, and Quinn Henninger '21 clinched the 2021 Dive State Championship, his second high school career title, also setting a new State Diving record.

BOYS Baseball Varsity went 12-5 on the season, led by strong pitching by Alec Willis ’21 and a strong hitting team. In one game this season, the team blasted 13 home runs setting a national record for second-most all-time homers in a game. The Raiders suffered a disappointing loss in the first round of Regionals, ending their incredible season.

Lacrosse Finishing second place in the Continental League with a record of 7-1, the sixth-ranked team advanced to the Semifinal round of the 5A State Tournament, losing in a close game to No. 2 Valor Christian by a final score of 10-7. Long-time head coach, Jim Soran, was celebrated for his 30 years of coaching with the program and his 350th all-time win.

Rugby STATE CHAMPS! Coach Anthony Mattacchione and the Boys Varsity Rugby Team went undefeated on the season and capped off their extraordinary winning streak with a 33-17 victory against Palmer High School to claim the inaugural 2021 Boys Colorado Rugby Association (CIRA) Championship Title.

Photo Credit: Courtney Oakes | Sentinel Colorado

Track & Field INDIVIDUAL STATE TITLE! The Boys Varsity Track & Field Team, led by Head Coach Ryan Taylor, had another successful season which ended with a Class 5A State title for D’Andre Barnes ’23 in the 200 Meter with a season-best time of 21.69 seconds. Barnes also placed third in the 100 Meter Dash. Nunie Tuitele ‘22 had a strong season and took second place in discus at State. Overall, the boys team placed fourth at the State Meet.

Volleyball In the first official season as a CHSAA sport, Coach Kristi Gauss’ 11th-ranked Boys Varsity Volleyball Team ended the regular season in tenth place, qualifying them to play in the Class 5A Regional Tournament. They beat six-seeded Bear Creek in Regionals but eventually lost in a hard-fought match against No. 1 Douglas County in the Quarterfinal round of the Class 5A State Volleyball Championship Tournament.

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LARKation: Your Getaway Awaits A Fun Evening in Support of Regis Jesuit’s Students and Mission Thank you to everyone who joined us locally, nationally and globally on April 24, 2021, to celebrate and support the RJ community. LARKation, Regis Jesuit High School’s 48th annual auction and second virtual experience netted proceeds of more than $560,000 (including the LARK Raﬄe, Online Auction and Paddle Raiser). LARK event proceeds support the Inspire & Ignite Fund to ensure faculty excellence, essential formative programs, campus renewal and innovation and financial aid for all qualified students. The Paddle Raiser funded the Ignatian Immersion and Solidarity Endowed Fund,

LARK 2021 BY THE NUMBERS DOLLARS RAISED IN SUPPORT OF OUR STUDENTS AND MISSION

which will create a permanent, self-sustaining source of funding, allowing Regis Jesuit to build on the successes of our service immersion program and ensure these life-changing experiences are affordable for all students. Thank you to all of the generous parents, alumni, faculty, staff and friends who made a gift to benefit the RJ experience for all students.

$50,575 Raffle

Special thanks to our emcees: Kyle Dyer West, Cami Evangelista '21 and Dawit Gebremariam '21, Zoom tech support: Tommy Gaessler '16, LARK Advisory Team: Mary Beth Baer, Cheryl Hall, Christina Morley, Christie Philopoulos-Hughes, Katy Truitt, as well as the entire LARK Steering Committee, event support crew, sponsors, underwriters and catalog supporters for partnering with the Advancement team on helping to make Regis

$216,250 Online Auction

Jesuit’s largest community event fundraiser a success!

$258,915

Paddle Raiser

Stay tuned for more information about the 49th annual LARK, coming spring 2022! We remain hopeful we will be able to gather in person next year. Thank you for your continued support.

Watch highlights from the virtual program online at www.regisjesuit.com/LARK2021

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LARKation Virtual Program Highlights  STUDENT SINGERS Sabrina Miklos '21 and Soren Freund '22 performed "Amazing Grace" to begin the LARKation Mass with the Jesuit Community.

WELCOME FROM ALUMNI AROUND THE WORLD  Kyle Barella '05, Jeremy Levine '93, Matt Coughlin '98, Reilly Hilbert '14, Megan (Harrison) Franco '11 and Stephanie DePrez '07 said hello from global landmarks and shared what their RJ community, classmates and teachers mean to them, even from thousands of miles away!

 STUDENT SPEAKERS Maddie Proctor '21 and Kevin Reyes '21 reflected on their Regis Jesuit experience as the faculty and staff-elected student speakers.

IGNATIAN IMMERSION & SOLIDARITY ENDOWED FUND PADDLE RAISER  This year’s LARK Paddle Raiser supported the creation of an endowed fund that will provide critical funding in perpetuity for Regis Jesuit’s Ignatian immersion experiences. This will ensure that all students have access to these lifechanging experiences in their local communities and abroad. You can still make a gift online at www.regisjesuit.com/LARKPaddleRaiser.

DEEPENING THE SERVICE EXPERIENCE AT REGIS JESUIT Introducing the Ignatian Immersion & Solidarity Program

ormation through service has long connected Regis Jesuit students to each other, to the community and to God. Now, as is true with so many aspects of a Jesuit education, innovative ideas and new tools are ensuring that the Ignatian vision of service—to create a more just, humane and sustainable world—has even greater impact.

Beginning in fall 2021, a new Ignatian Immersion & Solidarity Program will take all Regis Jesuit students on a four-year journey that will enhance service placements and the Capstone project with the building of specific skills over time. Year one expands students’ understanding of community. Year two explores how to be in authentic relationships with neighbors. Year three begins to teach students about justice and ways to create access and opportunity for vulnerable communities. Year four asks students to apply their skills to help lift up the voices of the ignored and unheard. Using new software, students will record their activity and answer increasingly complex questions that inspire them to reflect on what they learn. “The framework of counting hours—which has long been the norm at high schools and colleges across the country—can be an obstacle to achieving our goals,” said Christina Ortiz, Ignatian Immersion & Solidarity Program Director and theology teacher, who earned her master’s degree in theology from the Jesuit School of Theology in Berkeley. “Service isn’t a one-way transaction,” she said, “so while our students are putting in the time, we also want to be sure we’re teaching active listening skills, empathy, compassion and communication, so they’ll see the larger issues.” Ortiz said this level of formation has always been accessible to students at Regis Jesuit, but they had to discover it, or luck into it with the right mentors. “Now, we’ll make sure every student has this depth of experience. Ultimately, we hope they’ll find a vocational call to help promote justice and help build the kingdom of God on Earth.”

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For Patrick Cole ’99, pictured above left, now a special

working with kids. It all goes back to my experience in my

education teacher in Denver, service during high school

junior year at Warren Village. That’s where I discovered my

“planted a seed, which took a long time to develop.” His

desire to help the marginalized. I wanted to help educate a

placement at Warren Village, a residential facility for

part of society that I thought could use some love.”

single mothers who had experienced

Cole now is the site supervisor at Asbury

homelessness and food insecurity, exposed him for the first time to “children who needed some more support.” His advisor’s praise that he had the “patience, energy and intellect to work with children,” led him to pursue a master’s in education leadership and administration from

"Ultimately, we hope they’ll ﬁnd a vocational call to help promote justice and help build the kingdom of God on Earth."

Regis University after earning his

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bachelor’s degree from Creighton University in Omaha, where he met his wife Catherine, who now teaches theology at Regis Jesuit. Cole became a special education teacher at Asbury Elementary School after teaching mainstream students for four years, then taking a hiatus to work in business. “I wasn’t fulfilled just making money, and a career coach

Elementary, working with about eight Regis Jesuit students a year who come to volunteer for two weeks with children who have multiple disabilities. He tries to pair the juniors and seniors with activities they’ll enjoy, “because if they are having fun, they’ll also experience the power of helping kids feel loved and successful. They’ll see how their work impacts lives.”

He said, “The new service program will enhance what already distinguishes Regis Jesuit from other schools that offer great academics. I never would have done this work if it weren’t for Regis Jesuit. I landed in the right place, but if I’d done more reflection earlier in my life, it might not have taken so long for my calling to manifest.”

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Current Programming » RJ Connect Online Platform Nearly 1500 alumni have registered on our online platform which features a full opt-in directory, online mentorship program, job board and more » Alumni Career & Networking Fair Annual event hosted in virtual and in-person formats serving hundreds of attendees and dozens of industry partners

Alumni Engagement Vision The objective of RJ Connect is to educate, cultivate and leverage the Regis Jesuit community network to inspire students and alumni to find,

» Alumni Mentorship Series 20 alumni mentors representing various industries speak to current junior and senior students twice a school year

form and fuel a passion as global citizens to serve the betterment of

» Agape Mentorship Program Year-long mentorship program that offers intentional engagement and guidance from alumni mentors, allowing students to explore career paths, post-graduation options and more

• Helping students and alumni to network, discover their passions and

» Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Partnership Mentors assist and provide mentorship to more than 125 students who are tasked with creating a business plan » Masterclass Series An ongoing series of video classes that are created by students who interview and engage with alumni who are thought leaders and industry professionals in their field » Mentorship Mini-Series This accelerated format offers students intimate exposure to an industry and/or career path they’re interested in

Networking Platform for the Regis Jesuit Community

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humanity and the natural world.

The vision is built on: secure their futures • Supporting RJ’s project-based learning initiative to help form creative, compassionate and complex problem solvers • Facilitating relationships between our industry partners and our academic departments • Connecting alumni with Regis Jesuit and our students with industry professionals as a means of discerning their passions

“The Mentorship Mini-Series gave me the opportunity to explore my interests in engineering as well as connect with the other junior girls considering a career in engineering.” MARY BELL ‘20

Join the 1500 Regis Jesuit alumni by signing up at www.regisjesuit.com/ RJConnect

"Going into this experience, I had never really considered engineering as a career for me, but I want to keep an open mind. Christina Canino Troksa '14 and the other alumnae allowed me to realize how valuable women in engineering are and how my academic strengths ﬁt into this career. After this mentorship, I have decided I want to be an engineering major in college. I feel incredibly blessed to have been oﬀered this opportunity in high school.” MADISON HOFF '20

Students Visit Cadaver Lab as Part of Alumni Mentoring Mini-Series On April 5, 2021, a group of eight Regis Jesuit students learned first-hand what it is like to be a physician assistant as part of our RJ Connect: Alumni Mentoring Mini-Series. Led by Great Raiders Marielle Renehan '13 and Drew Miller '13, and chaperoned by RJ science teacher, Kevin Russell, the group took part in the Cadaver Outreach Program at Red Rocks Community College, visiting a cadaver lab and learning more about human anatomy. Designed to help current high schoolers learn more about this career path, the group met on four occasions to discuss various topics including paths to becoming a physician assistant, the education and

Future Programming and Opportunities » RJ Hire Connect graduating seniors and college-aged alumni to opportunities ranging from summer jobs and paid internships to professional career positions at every level » Job Shadow Days Opportunity for current students to observe and gain insight into a particular business, industry and/or position they’re interested in » Entrepreneurship Course Students would be tasked with creating their own small business centered around solving a problem that would better humanity and/or the natural world » 1:1 Mentoring/Coaching A strategic partnership with College Counseling to connect the more than 900 alumni to date we've identified who are willing to be mentors to current students

experience needed for this field, different PA specialties and how to best prepare oneself during high school and college. Read more at www.regisjesuit.com/news

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO GET INvOLvED » Alumni Relations 303.269.8047 www.regisjesuit.com/RJConnect alumnioffice@regisjesuit.com

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CHRISTINA CANINO TROKSA ’14: Inspiring girls to write their future stories

hen Christina Canino Troksa ’14 got to

and beyond. Knapp is the sister of Blake Troksa ’14, whom

Colorado State University, she was bored within

Canino married in 2019.

four weeks. In search of greater challenge,

she got herself accepted into the engineering program. Between her junior and senior undergraduate years, she landed a yearlong co-op at a brewery, then found her way to law school at CU Boulder, where she’s now in her second year. She plans to specialize in intellectual property law. “One of the things I got from Regis is the strong desire to work with and for others,” she said. “Engineering provides an opportunity for that but it’s a little more indirect, so I started looking at ways I could use

Canino '14 delivers groceries during the pandemic as part of the HumanKind Network

all the things I love about engineering—the problem solving, the analytical thinking—in a more direct, interpersonal way. The law is the perfect combination.”

Now, as part of the RJ Connect program that brings alumni back to Regis Jesuit to serve as mentors to current students, Canino is helping girls plot their future careers. “I wished I had a similar opportunity, especially as a first-generation student. I had no idea what I wanted to study in college, or what career would suit me. I would have benefited if I had college-age women to ask.” Some of her mentees keep in

Mentoring came naturally to Canino. “I just kinda knew what to do,” she said. “I talk to them as friends. I tell them I’m a firm believer in keeping as many doors open as possible; and opening as many as you can for yourself. That principle, which I learned at Regis Jesuit, has shaped my character and led to monumental decisions regarding my career and my family life. The more opportunities you have, the better. Because you don’t necessarily have to decide what to do right away.” At Regis Jesuit, Canino played basketball and excelled in academics, but her heart was in service. She served as a leader for Freshman Retreat and Kairos and earned the Dorothy Day Service Award her senior year. In April 2020, moved by the impacts of COVID-19, she started HumanKind Network from her home. Nearly 400 volunteers now provide free virtual tutoring to school kids, free contactless grocery delivery and elderly isolation support. When Canino talks to her mentees—especially the seniors who may be rushing to the finish line—she has a powerful message that comes from the heart. “You’re getting ready to end a very important chapter of your life and to start a new and exciting one, but you’re the author of your own story. You can either rush through that chapter to get to the next one, or you can take your time and encompass a more meaningful story. Because when you look back, you’re going to want to remember all the wonderful things that came with senior year.” Clearly, Canino’s own story will be exciting to follow!

touch for college advice. One even asked Canino to write a recommendation. Canino’s first four-part mentoring program focused on engineering. It was held in person on campus before the pandemic forced everything online. The sessions filled up immediately, with girls who came to learn about engineering fields and Canino’s college experiences. In a speed-mentoring event, they met briefly with professionals in the field. Recently, Canino and Lauren (Troksa) Knapp ‘14, who is now a practicing lawyer, transitioned the program online and focused on what to expect from law school 30

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"I talk to them as friends. I tell them I’m a ﬁrm believer in keeping as many doors open as possible; and opening as many as you can for yourself." CHRISTINA CANINO TROKSA ’14

THE RUDY CUP GOLF TOURNAMENT RAISES $45,000 in Support of Financial Aid Program

t was a wonderful day on the links on August 20, 2020, as alumni, parents, parents of alumni, faculty, staff and friends gathered to support the 19th annual Rudy Cup Golf Tournament at The Ridge

at Castle Pines. Thanks to our community's generous support, we are proud to share the 2020 Rudy Cup raised more than $45,000 net towards the Rudy Brada Memorial Scholarship, which helps to ensure a Catholic, Jesuit education remains accessible and affordable to all qualified students. Thank you “fore” making an impact! Congrats to the Zenith Home Loans, LLC foursome of Chris Hauber '04, Andrew Caldwell '02, Joe Colborne and Ryan Pettegrew for coming

in First Place in the 2020 tournament. Their names will forever be engraved on the Rudy Cup trophy!

20TH ANNUAL

REGIS JESUIT’S

ANNUAL COMMUNITY GOLF TOURNAMENT

SAVE THE DATE

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 THE RIDGE AT CASTLE PINES

Registration opens in early July 2021 | Single player $175 | Foursome $700 Underwriting starting at $1000 | Sponsorships starting at $1500 FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER VISIT WWW.REGISJESUIT.COM/THERUDYCUP

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CLASS OF 2021 LEGACY FAMILIES

hough they were not able to gather in person for the annual Raider Legacy Appreciation Mass & Breakfast, we celebrate our graduating seniors from the Class of 2021 and their legacy parents and/or grandparents who help to carry the flame of Regis Jesuit’s enduring mission forward.

PRESENTING THE 26 LEGACY FAMILIES OF THE RJ CLASS OF 2021 Kayla Bane ’21, step-parent David Spriggs ’02

Eddie Maxﬁeld ’21, parent Martin Maxﬁeld ’88

Catherine Bradac ’21, parent Marc Bradac ’89

Aiden O’Brien ’21, grandparent John Trenkle ’57

Amelia Broderick King ’21, parent James Broderick King ’87

Ryan Occhionero ’21, parent David Occhionero ’87

Jack Carbone ’21, grandparent John† Carbone ’56

Emory Pardun ’21, parent Michael Pardun ’89

Allie Card ’21, parent David Card ’87,

Chalmers Powell ’21, grandparent Gary Powell ’58

grandparent Rodney Card ’61 Conor Coughlin '21, parent Sean Coughlin '92,

Kristen & Taylor Rael ’21, parent Jay Rael ’88

grandparent John† Coughlin ’64

Laila Riedell ’21, parent William Riedell ’92

Zach Crennen ’21, parent Thomas Crennen ’74

Matthew Schade ’21, grandparent Joseph Chase ’52

Geronimo C.A. de Herrera ’21,

Amy Seier ’21, grandparent James† Delaney ’54

parent Abraham J.A. de Herrera ’91 Donovan Dexter ’21, grandparent Joseph Chase ’52 Emma Donovan ’21, parent Michael Donovan ’88 John Fredericks ’21, grandparent John Box ’64 Quinn Henninger ’21, parent Monroe Henninger ’87

Annie Tartell ’21, grandparent John Bell ’57 Micah Williams ’21, parent Jon Powell ’95 Sophia Wolf ’21, grandparent John Giardino ’67 Emma Zarlengo ’21, parent Marcus Zarlengo ’96, great-grandparent Louis† Zarlengo ’35

Taylor Landow ’21, great-grandparent Thomas† Nevin ’26

If we have accidentally omitted a legacy family from the Class of 2021, please accept our apologies and contact alumnioffice@regisjesuit.com to help us ensure we have our family legacy relationships updated in our database.

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† Deceased

“The Regis Jesuit experience is diﬃcult to accurately sum up in words, as it incorporates not only top-notch academics but also the support and growth of a young person’s character. Being able to share this same experience with my children is a dream come true. Regis Jesuit prepared my two sons academically and taught them life skills that they can use to make the world a better place.” DAvID OCCHIONERO ’87 wITH SONS, RYAN '21 AND ALEX '18

“Regis Jesuit High School is truly a part of our entire family. As alumni, my brother Michael '85 and I '88 and now Krissy ’21 and Taylor ‘21 all share in a very special connection through this amazing high school. For Krissy and Taylor, I could not be happier, not only because I know that my kids are prepared and ready for the next step in their future both academically and spiritually, but also because I know ﬁrst-hand that their experiences, friends and memories at Regis Jesuit will be with them for the rest of their lives.” – JAY RAEL ‘88

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CLASS NOTES Those notes listed here are from June 2020-May 2021.

1980s Brian Loiseau '83 is the principal at Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc.

If you would like to submit a class note for inclusion in the

Danny Porreco '83 has been the head softball coach at D’Evelyn

next issue of The Raider (summer 2022), please email

High School since it was founded in 1994.

alumnioffice@regisjesuit.com. Steve Smith '85 is the owner of Smith & Company, LLC.

1950s

Sean Lewis '86 founded SC Concepts Ltd (Japan) in 2004,

Louis McCabe '58 is the retreat director at Our Lady of Oaks

ProFound Innovations LLC (Colorado) in 2017 and 8760 Power

Retreat House.

Ltd (Japan).

Paul Foster '59 is a native Coloradan whose love of architecture

RIGHT: Great Raiders Chris

and art was surely inspired by his roots in Denver's Park Hill

Denmark '88, David Hayden '88

neighborhood. Paul's piece, Patterned Light, was awarded

and Kyle Speller '89 (pictured left

the Best in Show in this year's Rocky Mountain National

to right) reunited this spring and

Watermedia show.

"remembered our special bonds with Regis during our time there!"

1960s Tom Robinson '64 served as replay coordinator for college football's national championship game.

 BELOW: Bill Waldron '65 is “leading a blessed accomplished life in Montana” and is “still chasing grizzly bears to stay young.” He remarks fondly on the education he received at Regis Jesuit.

said Denmark, who sent us this photo of the first time the three of them have gathered since 1989. Kyle Speller '89, public service announcer for the Denver Nuggets, was one of the home announcers for the NBA bubble last year. Patrick Vitry '89 is vice president of client services at Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

1990s Andy Boian '90 is the founder and CEO of Dovetail Solutions in Denver.

 BELOW: Thank you to Marcus Danneil '92, General Manager at Mile High Outdoor, for helping to celebrate the RJ Class of 2021 and promote Regis Jesuit during Colorado Gives Day with electronic billboards around town.

1970s David Ciancio '72, global head of grocery retail for Dunnhumby, named as RIS Influential: "Top Movers and Shakers in Retail."

Jeremy Heit '96 is a neurointerventional surgeon (neurointerventional radiologist) who specializes in treating stroke, brain aneurysms, brain arteriovenous malformations,

Dan DeFrancia '76 is the owner and innkeeper at the

brain and spinal dural arteriovenous fistulae, carotid artery

Willamette Valley Bed and Breakfast.

stenosis, vertebral body compression fractures and congenital vascular malformations. He also serves as an assistant

Daniel Mondragon '79 is the resource development director

professor at Stanford University School of Medicine.

at Hands of The Carpenter, a non-profit organization that provides services for single women in need to eliminate

Tom Owenby '97 is a faculty associate in elementary education

barriers to economic self-sufficiency.

and secondary social studies at the University of WisconsinMadison.

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Nicholas Runkle '98 won the Chicago Open Mic Challenge

Kenneth Stable '05, former senior specialist at Charles Schwab

benefiting the American Cancer Society for singing an original

and current full-time law student at the University of Denver,

song, Goodnight (Mom's Song).

shared his story about being a Boys Hope Girls Hope scholar

John-Paul Maxﬁeld '99, founder and president of Waste Farmers, has been selected for the 2021 Real Leaders Impact Awards, recognizing leading social and environmental impact businesses around the globe.

and how he is now giving back to the organization and the students it impacts. He currently serves on the Board of both Boys Hope Girls Hope Colorado and Regis Jesuit. You can see the full story at www.regisjesuit.com. Klay Kubiak '07 has moved from head varsity football coach at

2000s Darren Pettapiece '00 is the event and sales manager at Vehicle Vault, the premier auto gallery and elite custom garage community located in Parker, CO. David Blakeman '01 is the co-founder of Zealous Travel Co. Fr. Michael Rapp '01 celebrated 10 years of priesthood in the Archdiocese of Denver. Andrew Davis '02 and Craig Bustos '02 joined forces to launch Downing Street Commercial Partners in April 2020. The real estate firm specializes in multifamily, industrial and manufactured housing assets.

Strake Jesuit High School in Houston, Texas to become the new defensive quality control coach for the San Francisco 49ers. He joins his brothers, Klein and Klint '05 and father, Gary, who all have made careers working in the National Football League. Sarah Leach '07 works at Denver Catholic Hospitality House. Grace Sullivan '08 received her master's degree in international and intercultural communication from the University of Denver. She also was selected as a commencement speaker. Mike Degitis '09, a skilled trades instructor and coach at the Cherry Creek Innovation Campus, led his students to build six tiny homes now being used to serve women transitioning out of homelessness.

RIGHT: Brian Strassburger, SJ ’02 was ordained to the priesthood at Holy Name

2010s

of Jesuit Catholic Church in New Orleans

Ellen Clark '10 recently received her master of arts degree in

in June. Brian most recently served as the

literacy from the University of Northern Colorado.

editor-in-chief for The Jesuit Post and following his ordination, he will serve in the

Courtney Cochran '10 received her master of physician

Diocese of Brownsville, Texas responsible

assistant studies from South College in Knoxville, Tennessee.

for responding to pastoral needs in the area, especially those of the migrant community. Nick Lafferty '03 is the VP of Growth and Development at

Charlotte Wagner '10 moved to Salt Lake City to start a job as a malignant hematology clinical pharmacy specialist at the University of Utah Huntsman Cancer Institute.

Brogdonenergy.

RIGHT: Dr. Collier Wright IV '04 and his wife Colleen welcomed their son, Henry Collier Wright V on April 25, 2020, in Cleveland, Ohio. Collier is finishing his second-year Fellowship at Cleveland Clinic in EndoUrology in June 2021. Dan Ficke '05, who coaches at Belmont Abbey College, was voted by his peers as Region Coach of the Year for the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC). He now is eligible for national honors. Ficke played basketball for the Raiders and earned Second Team All-State and Honorable Mention honors during his high school career.

Did you know? In celebration of our rich history and the Great Raiders who once filled our halls, we proudly

Michael Koenigs '05 is the host of ABC Television's More in

display the senior class composites dating back to

Common and executive producer of Localish, which won its

the early 1920s in the Boys Division and to 2006,

first Emmy Award.

the first graduating class, in the Girls Division.

Klint Kubiak '05 was promoted by the Minnesota Vikings

Come to campus for a walk down memory lane!

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2010s

continued

connected to the RJHS performing arts department and credit not only our meeting there but also the foundation of our passion

RIGHT:

for our acting and storytelling careers there," said Mackin, who

Michael O’Dwyer '11

was involved in RJ Theatre, as was Butenhoff, during their time at

and Catie Mulhern '11

Regis Jesuit. Laced is slated for release in 2022.

married on September 18, 2020, in Vail,

Max George '14 was invited to attend Rockies spring training camp.

Colorado by Fr. Ronny

Drafted by the New York Mets in 2017, David Peterson '14

O’Dwyer, SJ '01.

completed his rookie pitching season in the major leagues and

Sarah Anderson '12  wrote an editorial about

looks forward to taking his game to the next level in the 2021 season, securing a spot in the starting rotation.

the importance of

Nicholas Stofa ‘14 graduated in May 2021 with a Juris Doctor

good communication

from the University of Colorado School of Law. Following the

by scientists when

Bar Exam in July, Nicholas will begin work as an Associate

conveying information about scientific matters like the

Attorney at Falgien Warr and Iyer, P.C. in Wheat Ridge, CO.

COVID-19 vaccine. Anderson is pursuing her doctorate in chemistry at Northwestern and is an aspiring science writer.

Reagan Todd's '14 strong Catholic faith continues to steer life choices and career in Minor League baseball with the Colorado

Jennifer Evans Bennett '12 received the Charles N. Shepardson

Rockies and his startup business, Todd Urich Recruiting, which

Graduate Teaching Award this spring for demonstrating

helps high school student-athletes choose the right college.

excellence in the classroom teaching agriculture-related

Following a recent pilgrimage to the Holy Land in 2018 with his

courses from the College of Agriculture at Colorado State

family, prayer and spirituality have been his guide, centering

University. Jenny was awarded a master of agriculture degree

his life around his love of God. He remains open to where life

with honors from Colorado State University in May 2020.

may take him and keeping faith and family as his priorities.

Kathleen Kershisnik '12 has joined Physical Dimensions-

Christina (Canino) Troksa '14 has started a new nonprofit,

Chiropractic/Physical Therapy as a doctor of physical therapy,

Humankind, dedicated to serving communities most impacted

graduated from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical

by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Campus. She received her bachelor of science in health and kinesiology and played NCAA D1 golf at the University of

Amber Dalton '15 recently accepted the position of rotational

Wyoming.

health, safety and environmental engineer at Honeywell Aerospace in Phoenix, Arizona.

RIGHT: Andrew J. Schmidt '13 married Katherine Vedas on July 17, 2020, at All Souls Catholic Church.

RIGHT: Brendan Van Jacobs '13 married Mary Sullivan '14 on June 6, 2020, at St. Ignatius Loyola Denver. Jackson Burkholder '14 was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Cactus and Succulent Society of America. He is currently studying cactus anatomy at Texas State University.

Matt Schmidt '15 was signed by the Kansas City Royals. Madilyn Emerson '16 worked as an ICU RN at St Joe's for two years (until January 2021) and just completed her first semester of the CRNA program at Boston College. She received her first clinical site assignment which will be at Boston Medical Center. Bella Gervasini '16 served in the Alum Service Corps (ASC) at Regis Jesuit High School during the 2020-21 school year as a health education teacher. She will also serve as a mission coordinator next school year. Erika Rasmussen's '16 latest article, "Searching for Beauty— and God—in the Age of Instagram," was published in the March issue of America Magazine, The Jesuit Review of Faith & Culture. She completed an 11-month long fellowship at America Media in New York and continues to broaden her horizons and

Kyle Butenhoff '14 and Dana Mackin '14 are in pre-production

take on new challenges in the development of her literary skills

for a feature-length film entitled Laced. Written and directed

writing for Catholic media. In December, Erika worked as a film

by Butenhoff, the film is a single-location thriller set in rural

production assistant for a recent documentary that spotlights

Colorado with both Mackin and Butenhoff also acting in it. As

a lay Catholic woman who runs St. Vincent de Paul Parish in

co-producers, they are sponsored by The Film Collaborative, a

Albany, New York.

501(c)(3) created to help fund independent films. "We feel deeply 36

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Maura Rose '16 graduated magna cum laude from Villanova University double majoring in finance and accounting and minoring in both business analytics and international business. She works at the Bank of Montreal in New York City.

After three scheduled Ironman competitions were canceled over the last six months, Connor Hodes '19 mapped out his own route and completed a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bicycle ride and a full marathon in less than 12 hours on Saturday, October 11, 2020. Connor’s RJ Boys Swim & Dive teammate

Katie Schilmoeller '16 is featured in the fall/winter 2020 issue

Will Kerscher '20 provided some much-needed

of Regis University Magazine. Schilmoeller, who is pursuing her

companionship for 27 miles during the biking leg.

master's in nursing at Regis University, is currently working as a pediatric home health nurse. She sees her work as combining "her passion for serving marginalized and vulnerable populations with nursing and community health." Her efforts show an ongoing commitment to being with and for others. The Philadelphia Eagles signed Nebraska tight end, Jack Stoll '16 to their roster. Ryan Vottiero '16 is an officer in the United States Marine Corps.

Sydney Cross-Watts '20 was chosen as freshman corepresentative for Trinity College Athletes of Color Coalition.

RIGHT: Bryce Parsons '20 is an outfielder for the Air Force Men’s Baseball Team. Grace Varga '20 didn't wait to start making her mark at

Great Raider Mary Weinstein '16 has added a few more wins

Creighton University. Seeing

to her resume since winning a team title and an individual

that the school had gotten

title during her time at Regis Jesuit. Weinstein now leads the

rid of its recycling program

University of Denver Women's Golf Team in several categories.

in lieu of a composting

"She has the lowest career stroke average, has the highest GPA,

program as a cost-cutting measure, she took matters into her

she's getting her master's in management, and she's just a great

own hands and ended up starting a renewed commitment to

leader and just truly cares about her teammates and this team,"

recycling among her fellow students.

Head Coach Lindsay Kuhle said. Erin Whitaker '16 graduated from Marquette University with a degree in electrical engineering and will be starting her career at Michael Best & Friedrich in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as a patent engineer. She hopes to attend law school in the next few years and become a patent lawyer. Jennae Frederick '17, a senior at Colorado State University, was featured on CSU’s website in a story entitled Embracing Her Passions, Goals as They Arise.

RIGHT: Sean Dunnington '18 is starting a construction management internship at

On March 24, eight alumni returned virtually to

Milender-White.

their alma mater to share their reflections and leadership advice with sophomore students who

Sydney Fillipi '18 received

served as leaders on Freshman Retreat. Thank you

the Animation Award for

to Chibueze Agwu '16, Austin Layne '18,

Excellence for sophomores

Dean Maloney '18, John O’Hagan '15, Hector

through Bradley University’s Interactive Media Department

Peralta '16, Rayvon Solomon '15, Nicholas Tyng '15

for her design work on "Fuse," a department-wide student

and Ian Wuertz '15 for their participation in this

showcase, and the 24-hour animation challenge.

panel.

Fran Belibi '19 was part of the Colorado trio that helped

Additionally, Ashlyn Frederick '11, Kendra

the Stanford women's basketball team win the NCAA

Schraeder '14, Gianna (McWilliams) Barbaretta '14

Championship.

and Natalya King '14 shared their Raider

Daniel Carr '19, a sophomore at Augustana College in Illinois, continues to shine and score big for the men's basketball

experience with members of the Class of 2024 as part of their Freshman Retreat.

program. Carr received First Team All-Conference honors in just his second year with the program, only the fourth player in team history to do so. T H E R A I D E R | SUMMER 2021

ALUM LEAVES A LASTING LEGACY AT REGIS JESUIT

on Cunningham remembers his time vividly at Regis Jesuit in the Class of 1957. One of his favorite math teachers, Fr. Krieger, SJ, inspired Don so much that Don could not wait to get home from his sports to work on his homework. Fr. Krieger

not only taught algebra, but also showed Don and his classmates how to learn and how to solve problems. Another favorite professor was Don's English teacher, Fr. Deeman, SJ, who was very proficient at teaching the proper use of the English language. To this day, Don uses this knowledge to help others learn the correct conjunctions, prepositions and grammar. Don and his wife Sally have four grandchildren who have attended Regis Jesuit— Connor '17, Ryne '18, Shannon '20 and Sean '25. It is their delight to watch their

grandchildren play as athletes for Regis Jesuit. When asked why they have left Regis Jesuit in their will, Don shared "because the Jesuits always take care of students who cannot

Frs. Deemon, left, and Krieger, right, were strong inﬂuences in Cunningham's formation

afford a Regis Jesuit education and do this all for the greater glory of God. AMDG!”

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Your Legacy. Our Future. BECOME A MEMBER OF THE ST. JOHN FRANCIS REGIS LEGACY SOCIETY The St. John Francis Regis Legacy Society is comprised of alumni, current parents, parents of alumni, grandparents and friends who have made provision for Regis Jesuit High School by means of a

planned gift. To become a member, simply advise the school of your intention to make a gift to the school in your will or living trust. If you would like more information on making a legacy gift, please contact Mary Zimmerman, Director of Philanthropy and Legacy Giving, at mzimmerman@regisjesuit.com or 303.269.8077.

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FACULTY NOTES

In this feature of The Raider, we list milestone occasions and awards or events for members of the faculty and staff.

Future Raiders 1. On July 7, 2020, informational technology specialist Chris

6. On February 4, 2021, school counselor John Buxton and his wife Nada welcomed their first baby, Victor John.

Conder and his wife Dana welcomed their third child, Kathryn Grace.

7. Fine arts teacher, Stephanie Dimmer and her husband Keneth Margerum welcomed their first child, Rowen

2. Faculty spouses, Bernie Sauer ’97 and Kenzie Weed ’10

Josephine, on March 3, 2021.

welcomed a baby girl, Rylan Nicole, on December 17, 2020.

3. Spanish teacher, Jennifer Becquet and her husband

8. On March 7, 2021, baby Chloe Emelia arrived as the second

Philippe welcomed baby boy, Joaquín Xavier, to their family

child of social studies teacher Jason Ell ‘04 and his wife

on December 30, 2020.

Roberta.

4. On January 25, 2021, science teacher and assistant baseball

9. French teacher Filippo Screpanti and his wife Christina welcomed a baby boy, Sebastian, on March 23, 2021.

coach Tyler Robbins and his wife Katelyn welcomed baby Henry Kenneth, their first child.

10. On May 9, 2021, school counselor Nate Moeller and his wife Marissa welcomed their first child, Jase.

5. School nurse Christine Jaramillo, and her husband Andy welcomed Eowyn Ann, their first child, on January 26, 2021.

T H E R A I D E R | SUMMER 2021

BOB MCPHEE: A Coach for All Seasons BY JIM BRODERICK KING ’87, DIRECTOR OF IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY & FORMATION

How does an institution, let alone any individual, handle the reality that a pillar of their community is leaving? To speak for myself and for many people who oﬀered input on this tribute, the answer is: We don’t handle it well. After 32 years of service to Regis Jesuit High School, Bob

drive-through at McDonald's, and, while picking up our

McPhee is retiring. As another stalwart veteran of our

order (that I, of course, paid for), the cashier said, ‘Oh, how

community stated, “I can’t say anything for this tribute,

sweet! Are you taking your dad to lunch?’ As I quickly

because I just can’t admit that Bob is leaving.”

replied, “Yes, they let him out of the facility so I could

That is how we respond when we grapple with a vision of RJ without Coach McPhee, someone whose words, ideas, pranks, choices, laughter and relationships are basically

enraged Bob, but it always became fodder in his love for repeatedly sharing absurd memories.

woven into the fabric of the community. We don’t like

Still, three decades of chuckles and yells came packaged

imagining a PE hallway without Bob’s barks, teasing or

with a deeply engaged, spiritual and loving friend in Bob.

gentle encouragements to have a better day. We can’t think

He came here in 1989 as a passionate football coach, but

of a faculty meeting, committee or an off-period without

the whole package brought a skilled science teacher with

his wit or hijinks.

a traditional midwestern worldview, a committed family

In a futile attempt to put a cap on Bob’s career at Regis Jesuit in this constrained word count, I relied on students and colleagues for the words that come to mind when they think of him. Easily, the light-hearted bits surfaced first. Students used the words: loud, push-ups, playful, short-gentle-giant, “gird your loins,” air chairs, Troublein-the-Bubble and just plain fun. Colleagues likewise recalled bits of humor in their memories: prank wars, Diet Coke at 8:00 am, mischievous, technologically frustrated and unhinged. Many of us consider ourselves victimized but also privileged by Bob’s mid-class interruptions and distractions, when he spent his off-periods roaming between our classrooms to pop-in for a tirade, a prank or reminiscence. No matter how people interfaced with Bob, everyone recognized that, in the sometimes too serious or too stressful realities of a school, we needed some overthe-top silliness and pranking shenanigans from “Captain Fun,” as Bob has sometimes been called. While he would feign frustration at being the butt of the joke, you always knew he relished the interplay. As a fellow (younger) coach described one scene, “We took a typical trip through the 40

take him to lunch today!!!’” Of course, such an exchange

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man who would not hesitate to share his home and family with colleagues and teams and even an adopted son, and a Christian faith that guided his leadership and his teaching. Students who used the humorous descriptions above said in the same breath that “Coach” would always make a personal connection, checking- in with students in the hallway as they passed, whether a quick affirmation for the overlooked kid or a firm hand on the shoulder for a student struggling with life’s burdens. Past and present athletes praised his uniquely blunt and caring way of coaching, such as with the freshman runner who considered himself on the path to be a great RJ sprinter, until Coach pulled him aside with clear advice. “This isn’t your event. You won’t go to State in the 100. You need to focus on the middistances. That’s where you’ll be good.” After that honest but caring exchange, that runner did excel in the 400 and relays and now coaches track at RJ. Similarly, multiple athletes said that Coach always had extremely high expectations of their performance, but all affirmed they always knew he walked shoulder-to-shoulder with them on the way to those goals.

Bob’s colleagues also provided reflections that, in the

students better, more Christ-like, young adults. He’s like the

same breath as a hilarious memory, emotionally recounted

guy in the parable who labored in the vineyard all day long but

his sincere and serious character. One consistent phrase

is happy to see those who show up at 4:00 get the same pay.

recollected is our Jesuit school maxim: Being Open to Growth.

Bob just wants the Kingdom to grow, and he’s been opening

Colleagues attest to his deep humility and incredible curiosity,

doors for that for a long time.”

evidenced in Bob’s willingness to engage with any person, especially those who didn’t agree with him. While Bob would openly share his own outlook, he consistently sought to find common ground with others. Bob and I would argue politics almost daily, almost always ending the conversation with what we agreed upon. One could make quick judgments about Bob’s Evangelical religious background, but those assumptions were always misplaced when he shared his deep spiritual convictions that inspired Catholics, Protestants and agnostics alike. Friends often identify Bob as a role model as a person of faith, as a teacher, as a spouse and parent who loves family gratuitously and as a child of God. “Bob is the first person to tell you why he is far from perfect, but he’s closer than he thinks,”

We often talk about “legacy” in remembering a teacher’s career. Bob’s humility would want to avoid this. Yet there are so many ways that his character and contributions are strands in the tapestry of Regis Jesuit. Few realize that Bob helped write the first mission statement of the school or that he chaired numerous committees and initiatives which still have an uncredited impact on what we do and value. Decades of administrators can recall difficult dialogues with Bob which may have been filled with tension but could only be taken as honest and wise advice. Every current or former colleague knows by Bob’s example that it is okay to disagree passionately or challenge the status quo, as long as interpersonal rapport

said one veteran colleague.

and a shared higher purpose prevail in the end. Whether they

Many of us who have been lucky enough to know Bob closely

fiber of their methods by the dichotomy of the frenetic but

over the years know that the thin veneer of the stubborn and

deeply personal approach with student-athletes. Whatever a

cantankerous Coach quickly gives way to the generously

teacher-coach’s legacy means at Regis Jesuit, with Bob it will

loving, “warm, fuzzy, gooey” side of Bob, who wears his heart

be named for many years as an enigmatic combination of

on his sleeve. As teachers, we admire the kind of commitment

fun, consternation and purpose and as a barely-hidden but

Bob shows as a PE teacher who doesn’t just throw out the balls

profound love for other people.

know it or not, every RJ coach has been influenced in the

but picks up a stick and plays a physical game of floor hockey with his students. One colleague described Bob’s teaching this way: “I put Bob on the top of the podium when it comes to sheer passion as an educator. If you’ve had a classroom near Bob, you’ve heard him teaching quite loudly and clearly. The kids sense his commitment and his own deep goodness, and year after year they have walked out better people because of him. Bob has labored with every bone in his body to make his

We'd Love to Hear From You! Share your fond memories or well wishes for Coach McPhee at alumnioffice@regisjesuit.com

T H E R A I D E R | SUMMER 2021

IN MEMORIAM The entire community of Regis Jesuit extends its sincere sympathy to the family and friends of loved ones who have died recently. The following are remembered in our prayers:

Alumni

Family & Friends

Listed in ascending order by year of graduation

Listed alphabetically by last name

Aldo R. Azzolin '41

Rick Ansay, brother of Christopher '75, father of Richard '06 and

John J. Astuno '44, grandfather of Andrew '03

Lauren '07, uncle of Lauren Hamilton '10 and Kaitlyn Staﬀord '13

vincent B. (vinny) Rossi '45, brother of Joseph '52

Bryant Armistead, son of Mark '80, nephew of Michael '82

Donald R. (Don) Colaiano '47

and Matthew '86, brother of Colin '19 and Caroline '22, cousin of Greg '06 and Joanna '09

Eugene F. (Gene) Costello '47, father of James '90

Toni K. Baltizar, mother of Courtney '13 and Natalie '15

william (Bill) F. Hoover, USAF '47

Thomas Q. (Tom) Benson, father of Thomas '90 and Mark '96

Kevin L. Gleason '51, father of John '76, James '81 and Daniel '84 Dcn. James (Jim) wall '51

Christine E. Bramson, mother of Charley '24, sister of Joseph Chandler '88

David C. Little '52

Regina (Gina) Broderick, mother of RJ Director of

Chris J. vuletich '55 John A. Carbone '56, father of Chris '83 and Steve '88, grandfather of Jack '21

Communications, Charisse Broderick King, mother-in-law of Director of Ignatian Spirituality & Formation, Jim Broderick King ’87, and grandmother of Madeline '18 and Amelia '21 Broderick King

Jerome C. Hill '56, brother of Donald '64

Ben Brownlee, Cross Country and Track & Field coach at Regis Jesuit High School

James (Jim) Curtan '59

David Bulow, former Soccer coach at Regis Jesuit High School

Rev. Robert D. voss, SJ '59

Joseph K. Burke, father of Brian '84 and Sean '86, g randfather of Sean and Mary '14

Byron Sigg '60

Dorothy M. Campbell, wife of Dick '54, mother of Richard '81,

Robert A. (Bob) Nelson, II '61, son of Robert '35, nephew of Joseph '36 and Leo '39, cousin of Joseph '62, brother of Scot '70 and Gary '73

LeRoy J. Schroder, II '62

James '84 and Theresa, grandmother of Michael '08, Daniel '11, Jamie '12, Claire '13 and Meghan

Mary Morrison Clarke, wife of Paul '71 Jim Crawford, father of Dee O'Neill, Raider Shop Assistant Manager, grandfather of Christopher '08, Emily '09, David '16 and Anne '17 O’Neill

walter S. (wally) weckbaugh '62 Patrick J. Kelly '63, cousin of Paul Hogan '79 James A. Karuzas '64

Steve DeAutremont, former Discus and Shotput coach for Regis Jesuit High School

Michael P. Ryan '66 John J. Curran '69, brother of Edward† '54, Michael† '60 and Stephen, nephew of Edward† '43

Susan M. (Susie) DePrez, mother of Stephanie '07 and Daniel '10

Tony Mangus '88, son of Vincent '55, nephew of William '56, brother of Thomas '81, cousin of Martin '75 and Richard '81 Schmitz

Jackson '15 and Nora '17

Timothy (Tim) N. Devlin, father of Casey '13,

Robert L. (Rob) winter '93, brother of Dan '00 Daniel A. (Danger) Quinn '98

we have also been informed recently that the following alumni are also deceased and extend our sympathies and prayers to their loved ones. Listed in ascending order by year of graduation william F. Green '38

John G. Layter '57

Raymond A. French '39

Michael E. (Mike) vance '58

Robert A. Ruehle '45

Charles M. Kilpatrick '61

James P. (Jim) Sheehan '45

John T. (Jay) Staﬀord, Jr. '78

Joseph E. Murphy '47

Mark G. Patterson '87

Louis P. Angerer '48, uncle of Thomas '67, father of Timothy '74 Joseph T. Keeley '50, father of Michael '76, Thomas '78 and James '83, cousin of John '85 †

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James R. Spahn '98

John S. DiMatteo, father of John '69 and Edward '71

Eugene A. (Gene) Naes, father of Tony '80, grandfather of Anthony

Mary T. DiMatteo, mother of John '69 and Edward '71

Naes '06, Annemarie (Naes) Hofmeister '09, Luke '11, Christian '13 and Daniel '16 Naes

James F. (JD) Dwyer, father of Daniel '77, Robert '82 and Thomas† '86, grandfather of Ryan '06 and Colin '24

Ann Sornsin Peery, former Girls Division counselor

Joanne M. Dwyer, mother of Daniel '77, Robert '82 and

Margaret A. Piacentine, mother of Joseph '77

Thomas† '86, grandmother of Ryan '06 and Colin '24

Nicholas J. (Nick) Geordan, father of Kyle '09, Ryan '14 and Scott '14

Mary virginia Gleason, father of John '76, James '81 and Daniel '84 Noelina B. Hall, wife of John '64 John T. (Jack) Henkel, father of Jack '14 and Holly '18 Judith Higson, former RJ French teacher Phylis J. Hines, mother of Barry† '67, Greg '71, Brent '75 and Brian '75 Kathleen (Kathy) Hinton, wife of Wilburt '60 Matthew A. Keller, father of Kathryn Geraci '07 and Emily '08

Oscar Guillermo Quintanilla, father of Carmen Quintanilla, Diversity & Inclusion Parent Liaison at Regis Jesuit High School, grandfather of Mariano Adame '20 william B. (Bill) Stevenson, father of Will '03 and Mamie '08 Shirley Ann Stout, mother of Doug '94 John A. Titterington, father of Victoria ’07 and husband of Ana, former member of the RJ Board of Trustees Aaron S. Tuquabo, father of Yohana '12, Ledia '13 and Hermela '14 Rosemary A. Tynan, mother of Timothy '72, Sean '75 and Matthew '83 Elaine P. valente, mother of Mark '75

George Lowe, father of Michael '04

Kim wagman, mother of Aleck '07 and former RJ Boys Division library assistant

Andrea G. McEwen, father of Charlotte Wagner '10

Edward weideman, father of Rion '96 and Marc,

Timothy McGovern, father of Matthew '06

grandparent of Rawsen '23

Thomas McLaughlin, father of science teacher, Michael

Ann west, mother of Steven '74 and former

McLaughlin

RJ Boys Division library assistant

T. Kevin McNicholas, former chair of the Regis Jesuit Board of Trustees and member of the Council of Regents and father of Sean '92 and Brendan '96 McNicholas and Shannon Fitzgerald, great uncle of Paul '07 and Jessica '11 Marcely and Nicholas '10 and Matthew '13 Mundell

† Also deceased

SAVE THE DATE REMEMBRANCE MASS NOVEMBER 5 | 7:00 AM At this special First Friday Mass, we pray for those members of our community who have passed away during the past year in a special celebration of the Eucharist. More details will be shared closer to the event. If you have not yet notiﬁed us of a loved one who has passed since last October, please let us know by emailing events@regisjesuit.com so we can add them to the poster recognizing them at this special Mass. When submitting name(s), please include date(s) of passing. Thank you.

The names recorded in this section represent those made known to us between June 1, 2020 and May 31, 2021. Any deaths occurring after that date will be listed in the 2022 issue. We make every effort to account accurately for the passing of any alumnus/a, student, faculty or staff member as well as that of any of their parents, spouses, siblings or children including those who may not be RJ alumni. If we are aware of other relationships the deceased had to members of our community, we do our best to list them as well. We also share news of the deaths of all members of our extended community on the In Memoriam page of our website (www.regisjesuit.com/InMemoriam). We sincerely regret any oversights or errors that may occur.

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ALUMNI HOMECOMING/ RAIDERS REUNION WEEKEND

RETURNS THIS FALL! FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2021

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2021

Alumni Homecoming Family BBQ followed by

Events celebrating last and this year’s reunion classes

RJ Homecoming Football Game

ending in 0, 1, 5, 6 and our Golden Grads!

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Various Locations TBD

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The Raider - Summer 2021

Articles inside

Alum Leaves a Lasting Legacy at Regis Jesuit

Class Notes

Bob McPhee: A Coach for All Seasons

Christina Canino Troksa ’14: Inspiring Girls to Write Their Future Stories

RJ Connect and the Vision for Alumni Engagement at Regis Jesuit

LARKation Raises $560,000 in Support of Regis Jesuit

Athletics and Activities Wrap Up

Mike Armistead ’82: Listening, Learning and Giving Back

Deepening the Service Experience at Regis Jesuit: Introducing the Ignatian Immersion & Solidarity Program

College, Careers & Beyond: Young Alumni Recall the Role College Counseling Played in Helping Them Achieve Their Dreams

Raider Resilience: Embracing New Challenges and Upping Our Game During the Global Pandemic

The Maguire-Gockel Scholarship: Honoring Regis Jesuit Icons and Supporting Access and Aff ordability

Message from the President