2018 Lancer for Life

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BLESSED PIER GIORGIO FRASSATI

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WELCOME CLASS OF 2022

A LOOK AT LAST YEAR

BRANDON PEDERSEN ‘84

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ISHMAEL BEAH

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SCHOLARSHIP RECEPTION

RETIREMENTS

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ARTIST MIMI MILES ‘79 Lancer for Life A publication of Kennedy Catholic High School for alumni and friends.

Editor Sarah Dahleen Art Director Becky Dahlin Contributors Nancy Bradish Sam Crawley ‘11 Sarah Dahleen Becky Dahlin Rebecca Nuffer Mike Prato Sam Reed Lori Roedell

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STUDENT PROFILE

CAREER DAY

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IAN ROLLO '84 Photographers Sam Crawley '11 Sarah Dahleen Dale Dolejsi Eric Pontius Sam Reed Aileen Smith

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Lancer for Life magazine is published by Kennedy Catholic High School.

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ANNUAL REPORT

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MIKE PRATO President

From this time forward, for the next 50 years, Lancers will be able to call on Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati to pray for us.

IN THIS, OUR 51ST YEAR, so much has happened and so much has been achieved. Above all the many accomplishments of our students and faculty, the daily happenings and activities, the dedication to an exceptional educational process, the most significant and momentous event that took place this year was the naming of our patron, Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati.

We were honored to receive Archbishop Sartain in February (see page 2 for more details) to introduce Pier Giorgio to our community.

Why is this so significant?

From the earliest days of the Church, the faithful have often asked a particularly holy person to intercede for them with God. Seeking the intercession of a patron saint does not mean we cannot approach God directly in prayer; rather, it's like asking a friend to pray for you to God, while you also pray—except, in this case, the friend is already in heaven, and can pray to God for us without ceasing. It's the communion of saints, in actual practice. The saints are an incredible treasure of the Church; they are our heavenly family. They have walked where we walk, and they have lived where we live. They rejoice as they await our arrival in eternity, and they share in the desire to help us reach heaven.

Many would say that Pier Giorgio is one of us. He was known to be funny, energetic, athletic, humble and above all, serious about his faith. He was a friend to the poor, in whom he saw Christ. Young people are

especially drawn to him as a role model. He was a tremendous advocate for social justice – who made a huge impact in his short life. His invitation to pursue holiness was unconventional, ordinary, and impactful.

He made it cool to be holy and he never hesitated to share his deep faith with his friends. I see a particular likeness to our own students and the Lancer family.

Our Catholic identity should be something that sets us apart in holiness. Our ability to evangelize comes from an encounter that causes us to be curious, courageous, and provoked to the point of being transformed in Christ.

Whenever a visitor, student, or staff member walks through the main doors at Kennedy Catholic, they are greeted by a relic of Pier Giorgio given to our school by Archbishop Sartain, reminding us all of our purpose in life and to inspire us to be more like him.

We can take his example and use it to guide us in all we do; as students, parents, teachers, mentors, and family. From this time forward, for the next 50 years, Lancers will be able to call on Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati to pray for us and be our heavenly protector.

Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati – pray for us.

On May 20, 1990, in St. Peter’s Square, the Pope beatified Pier Giorgio Frassati. “Behold the man of the eight Beatitudes who bears in himself the grace of the Gospel, the Good News, the joy of salvation offered to us

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PIER GIORGIO FRASSATI Banners, like the one pictured here, were a gift from Archbishop Sartain and hang throughout our campus.

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VERSO L'ALTO! The following is taken from the sermon of the Most Reverend Archbishop J. Peter Sartain on February 28, 2018.

BLESSED PIER GIORGIO Frassati loved the mountains. He loved his family.

He loved to pray. He loved the poor. He loved his friends and had natural leadership skills.

Pier Giorgio was born in the city of Turin in the northern part of Italy, an area famous for its mountains. It was very easy for him to go climbing or skiing just about any time he wanted and so he did, especially with his close friends. He was a talented skier and mountain climber.

Pier Giorgio loved the mountains, because he felt when he was in the mountains he was close to God and could be with his friends, whom he loved so much. He had great personal skills and natural leadership abilities. He always looked after his friends and others. He often changed whatever he was doing in order to be of help to them. Just a month before he died he made his last mountain climb. On a picture taken of him that day, he wrote on the back of the photo ‘verso l’alto’ which means ‘to the heights,’ and that became the emblem of his life. For him, verso l’alto meant not only to get to the top of the mountain, it also meant to get to the height of heaven. The two for him meant the same thing – and one reminded him of the other.

Pier Giorgio also loved his family. His family had a beautiful home in Turin.

His father was the founding editor of a newspaper which is still published today; La Stampa. He was also a diplomat, serving as the Italian ambassador to Germany. His mother was a well-known painter. Given these family circumstances, people assumed Pier Giorgio would be a journalist, diplomat or politician.

However, what he wanted to do was help others. When he had free time, he would visit the poor in Turin. His parents didn’t know very much about this activity, and some people even thought he was wasting his future.

He loved his family but also knew there

were tensions between his mom and dad.

In fact, at a certain point, his mother and father were on the brink of divorce.

He didn’t want to do anything by his own behavior that would make life more difficult. He and his sister, Luciana, were faithful to their parents in every way and did everything they could to bring happiness to their family.

Pier Giorgio loved to pray and felt called to pray from the very earliest years of his life. When Pier Giorgio’s parents recognized he had this natural kind of love for God and a natural love for prayer, they were mystified because they themselves were not particularly religious.

He asked permission to go to communion every day, which for a young person back in those days, was unheard of. His friends noticed after every day they spent climbing a mountain, Pier Giorgio would go to the nearest church to kneel down and pray before the Blessed Sacrament.

After he died, Pier Giorgio’s name was regularly found in the recording log for adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in various churches, and as he got older, he was often there in the middle of the night.

Pier Giorgio loved the poor. As Jesus had given himself to Pier Giorgio, he believed he should give himself to the poor, and that’s what he did. He saw a special light on the poor that he didn’t see on other people. He believed this was the light of Christ calling him to serve in the name

Pier Giorgio loved his friends.

He said that friendship was one of the greatest gifts that God gave to us. of Jesus. Stories are told about him giving his money away to the poor – even the money his parents gave him to ride the tram home from school. He had to run home from school in order to be there in time for dinner. He died within the span

of a week at a very young age and there is speculation he died because he contracted polio from some of the poor he visited.

Pier Giorgio loved his friends. He said that friendship was one of the greatest gifts that God gave to us. He believed a good circle of friends would keep him on the right track – good friends help us stay on the road that leads to God and we help each other get to heaven. His friends meant the world to him, and he meant the world to his friends. Because he was a great leader and because he was the kind of person everyone wanted to be with, people who were around him began to feel stronger themselves. He was the person people looked to in difficult times, the one to climb mountains with, the one they loved to ski with, the one who would pray with them, the one who was always at the front lines helping other people.

He taught them how to be kind, loving, prayerful and concerned about the right things, how to make friends, how to keep friends, and how to support one another.

On July 4, 1925, Pier Giorgio died. His parents didn’t think there would be a very large turn out for his funeral. They were surprised when the cortege took his casket down the street toward the church and past their house that there were thousands of people lining the streets to pay respects and say good-bye to Pier Giorgio. They weren’t the diplomats, the ambassadors, the journalists or the politicians; they were the poor of Turin.

It was after he died that his parents came to understand what he had been doing all those days after school and what he had been doing with the allowance they gave him. They found out he had been caring for the poor. After they saw the influence he had on so many people, they reinvigorated their own Catholic life and began to be active again. In fact, their marriage was healed and they stayed together until they died.

Pier Giorgio is the perfect model for Kennedy Catholic. Ask him to help you be a good disciple of Jesus and a good Catholic. To help you to love God’s creation. To be a good member of your family. To remind you to pray often. To help you to love the poor and to help you to be a good friend.

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NANCY BRADISH Principal

Every year, we carefully evaluate our course oerings to ensure we are responsive to the instructional goals of our students and provide new opportunities for learning.

IT'S BEEN ANOTHER outstanding year and we are so proud of the academic and extracurricular accomplishments of our students. We've had many successes and reasons to celebrate.

to build robots and in year two, it is to participate in a robotics competition.

Due to enthusiastic student interest, we will have an Introduction to Robotics class in 2018-19!

Just two years ago, our DECA Club was formed. DECA, Inc. is a not-for-profit career and technical student organization.

DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management through business classes, conferences and events. The inaugural group of students met with success at the regional level and again at the State level. This year, the club grew in size and competitive drive!

Two of our students won their division at the State competition and represented Kennedy Catholic at the National DECA competition in April. They competed against 18,000 other DECA students from across the nation in marketing role play events.

Every year, we carefully evaluate our course offerings to ensure we are responsive to the instructional goals of our students and provide new opportunities for learning. During this school year, we introduced several new courses of study including: Advanced Digital Photography, Improvisation, Psychology of Performance and Sport, AP Calculus BC, Chinese/Mandarin 3, and Honors Paschal Mystery/Morality.

The new courses help us meet the academic needs and desires of our students. New courses for the 2018-19 school year will include Introduction to Robotics, Introduction to Marketing (a companion course to our DECA Club), Foundations of Personal Finance, AP Computer Science Principles, Heritage Spanish 3, and AP Psychology.

Our robotics club was launched this year.

The robotics club draws together students with an interest in robotics, engineering, building, math, physics, coding, and design. In the first year, the goal was 4

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In April, we hosted our 2nd annual Career Day, with six speaker panels and five breakout sessions; more than 28

different career topics were represented.

Career Day has been implemented as part of our 2020 Vision strategic plan and allows students the opportunity to be introduced to a wide variety of career options to inform their career and college decisions. The panels and breakout sessions featured a number of Kennedy Catholic alumni, parents, and community members, all of whom we were honored to welcome to our campus.

We have continued to advance our Catholic identity as part of our 2020 Vision. In February, Archbishop Sartain announced our school’s patron, Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati.

Congratulations and goodbye to our seniors as they complete their educational journey with us and move on to the rest of their lives. We wish them good luck with all they do in the future - they have been well prepared!

We are excited for our incoming class of freshmen and look forward to their arrival in August.

A LOOK AT LAST YEAR

Students, staff, and the community come together to create fun and wholesome traditions for families throughout the year. There are many events hosted on campus, encouraging the Lancer spirit in those young and old. Some of our most popular events are recapped below.

HALLOWEEN Dry ice bubbles and sticky slime greeted our littlest Lancers as they joined us for our annual trick-or-treat event on Friday, October 27 in the Dillman Center.

Members of Kennedy Catholic's Science Club set up hands-on experiments, putting their skills to use to make spooky science fun. They led kids through each station, showing how basic ingredients could be turned into something special.

Elsewhere, teachers and staff volunteered to open their classrooms to pass out candy and share in the Halloween spirit.

We're always thrilled to have alumni, members of our community, and current families join us.

EASTER EGG HUNT Just before Easter, over 70 little Lancers bundled up and made their way to Eisiminger Field with their family and friends to fill up on snacks, get their faces painted and search high and low for over 1000 eggs filled with exciting treasures.

The overcast weather didn’t get in the way of a sensational time with family and friends. The annual Easter egg hunt is a favorite tradition among our youngest community members.

GRANDPARENTS DAY On May 11, Kennedy Catholic students welcomed their grandparents and grand friends to campus for a delightful and memorable day. Guests enjoyed a light breakfast reception, professional photographs and school tours before joining together with the student body for a May Crowning Mass. By all accounts, the day was a wonderful success and we look forward to next year.

To see photos or learn more information about these events, visit www.kennedyhs.org/lfl

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CAMPUS IMPROVEMENTS With over 20 acres of Kennedy Catholic campus, we're always working to improve our facilities. This year was an especially busy year; installing a new scoreboard, designing an alumni archive space, purchasing new buses, updating classrooms and giving the gym a facelift.

SCOREBOARD We were thrilled and honored to celebrate the unveiling of the William F. Eisiminger scoreboard this past fall. With the addition of this new scoreboard, we took another step toward establishing ourselves as the premier athletic program in the region. In Kennedy Catholic colors and bearing Bill Eisiminger’s name, it is a much needed addition to Eisiminger Field and will be the centerpiece of all athletic contests for years to come.

NEW BUSES From athletics to musical performances, community service outings and field trips, daily pick-up and drop-off, Kennedy Catholic transportation allows us to carry out our educational mission every day. This year, the KATCH Funda-Need helped the school purchase two new school buses. We are grateful to our many donors and supporters who made this possible.

An average of 6,896 students ride the bus each month, which is over 62,000 individual riders each school year. In the 2016-2017 school year alone, 91,320 miles were driven in Kennedy Catholic buses, totaling over 3.5 trips around the Earth! The purchase of our new buses ensure that Lancer transportation meets the highest standards and our drivers are operating the safest buses on the road.

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ALUMNI ARCHIVES This spring, a brand new alumni gathering space featuring museum quality archival cabinets and an interactive display was installed in the Dillman Center. The cabinets highlight special one-of-a-kind memorabilia, tracing Lancer history through the decades; it is a great place to view historical news articles and Lancer yearbooks. With a new interactive display, alumni can easily update information, view reunion highlights and interact with student-generated content. We are so excited to offer a place for alumni to gather to reminisce on their time as a Lancer and plan for future reunions.

BUILDING Last summer, several significant building improvements were completed, including a renovation of the weight room, painting the Goodwin gymnasium and refinishing the hardwood floor. Security cameras were installed throughout the building and new furniture for almost all of our classrooms was purchased as a result of the generosity of the 2017 KATCH Fund-a-Need donors.

With classroom furniture original to the school, new desks and chairs were a necessary change. Updates to the Lancer weight room ensure student athletes are now using some of the safest equipment in the industry.

WELCOME Class of 2022 IN AUGUST, our incoming freshmen will participate in new student orientation – their first introduction to Lancer life. To kick off this multi-day event, students will run through a gauntlet of cheering upperclassmen, faculty and staff. Some will be nervous, some excited, others a bit bewildered but hopefully all will be looking forward to starting their high school journey.

We have been working towards that moment since last fall. It is the culmination of our admissions program – a vibrant and deliberate year of collective efforts to introduce Kennedy Catholic to the community. Through events such

as Lancer Visit Days, Registration and Course Selection Day, Open House and Lancer Lanes, we have come to know this amazing class of young men and women as individuals who will make the Lancer family stronger. They are standouts in the classroom, on the stage and on the field. While each student is unique, they will come together, sharing their gifts and talents to strengthen the Kennedy Catholic community. We cannot wait to see all they accomplish in the next four years.

Please join us in welcoming the Class of 2022 to the Lancer family!

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FLIGHT PATH

Brandon Pedersen '84

As Executive Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Alaska Air Group, Brandon Pedersen '84 is responsible for the finance and IT organizations and a member of Alaska’s Management Executive Committee. He previously served as Vice President of Finance and Controller. He was recognized by The Puget Sound Business Journal as its “CFO of the Year” in 2015 for public companies with more than $1 billion in revenue.

Brandon graduated from Kennedy Catholic High School in 1984 and went on to graduate from the University of Washington, with bachelor's degrees in business administration and economics. He is a certified public accountant.

He graciously made time for us to interview him for this article.

What is your degree? I have two, one in economics and one in business with a concentration in accounting. I remain very involved in the University of Washington Foster School of Business today. I co-teach a class in the EMBA program on the role of the board and corporate governance. I also do occasional guest lectures and am a member of the Audit Advisory Committee, a committee appointed by and working on behalf of the UW Board of Regents.

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How did you find yourself studying to be an accountant? In high school I was good at math. After graduating, I wanted to answer the age old question ‘what do you want to do?' I thought to myself; I’m good at math – maybe I will be an engineer.

Then you take some courses along the way that help you decide your direction.

For me, chemistry helped me realize this wasn’t the right path. I ended up taking an accounting class and found it interesting.

I never would have guessed that I would end up in accounting – what high school student does? Besides being interesting,

it’s also stable, there is always going to be a need for accountants. You have so many career options with an accounting degree.

Every day is a little bit different and that’s one of the fun things about my job.

After graduating from UW, I went to work at the Seattle office of Arthur Andersen, one of the global accounting firms at the time, where I began my career as a staff accountant and ultimately became a partner. After Arthur Andersen shut its doors, I spent a couple years at a similar firm, KPMG, before joining Alaska – which was an opportunity I couldn’t refuse.

One of the great things about working for an airline is the travel benefits. When I accepted the job at Alaska Airlines, my wife Janet and I made a very conscious decision that we were going to make sure to use that benefit. We’ve had the opportunity to travel as a family all over the world. Our kids have been on six of the world’s seven continents. Above all, our favorite place to travel to is Hawaii.

There is something about Hawaii that allows my stress to melt away and it's where I can relax.

What stands out to you from your high school experience? All of the friends I made and the great teachers that pushed me. When you get into high school you recognize the importance of hard work

Brandon and his wife, Janet, at their 1984 senior prom

and you begin to figure out that hard work brings results. I’ve worked hard, but I’ve also had a little luck along the way.

I’ve been blessed.

Kennedy Catholic was also where my interest in aviation grew. I used to sit in class and look out the window to watch the planes take off and land and thought how great it would be to someday work for an airline. I thought about joining the Air Force to become a pilot, but it never happened. Even now I have the goal of getting my private pilot license.

How would you describe your management style? For me, humility is super important. I recognize that what separates me from another person in the organization sometimes has a lot to do with luck and timing. I’m probably no smarter. I try to be approachable. I think you can blend being tough but also being relational.

How did you meet your wife Janet (Swanson '84)? Janet and I are both from West Seattle and we grew up in the same neighborhood. In fact, we are both third generation West Seattleites. We lived on opposite sides of the Seattle Public School line, so I went to Genesee Hill School and she went to Schmitz Park School. Then we went to middle school together at Madison Middle School and

then on to Kennedy Catholic. Then we both went to the UW. We would call our first ‘actual’ date, our senior prom. We were always part of the same group of good friends all through high school.

We dated throughout college and then were married a couple of years after graduating. For me, my biggest personal accomplishment is my family. It may sound cliché, but being able to balance a busy career with my marriage and family – I am proud of that.

Who was your favorite teacher? My favorite high school teacher was Tom Muckerheide. I think he stood out because he challenged students who wanted to be challenged more than any other teacher. He had this philosophy that if anyone received a 100% on a test, he took it as a personal failure because if you got 100%, he never really knew the limit of your capability.

What do you see yourself doing in the future? I would love to have more time to teach. I love teaching because I can see on the students' faces that desire to know more, to learn from my experience.

If I can inspire a student to go into accounting, or aviation, or a leadership role in general, maybe that person could be the future CEO of Alaska Airlines – that would be cool. That, and playing golf or skiing. I would love to do more of each.

I feel blessed to still have a great group of friends from high school – if you’re lucky, you will leave high school with four or five lifelong friends – so I count myself lucky.

What advice would you give current high school students? Have confidence.

High school is tough. Keep in mind that your ‘success’ in high school is going to have very little correlation to what you end up doing in your life. Don’t take it all so seriously because your life changes a lot between the time you graduate from high school and enter the workforce.

For me high school was fun. Would I do it again – no. I feel blessed to still have a small group of very close friends from high school, so I count myself lucky.

And I think that’s a pretty reasonable expectation, but when you are there, you can’t see that perspective.

If you had free time in a book store – which section would you be found in?

The novels because I read to escape. I typically use an e-reader, though, because I find myself reading mostly when I am on a plane.

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CLASS of 2018

As you head out into the world, remember to do so with intention, purpose, and integrity. Take every opportunity to be true to your word, generous of spirit, and more kind than is necessary. Many congratulations and much love on your graduation!

-Tara Bacher, Senior Class Coordinator, Teacher

Colleges and universities oering admission to the class of 2018 University of Alaska, Anchorage American University Arizona State University The University of Arizona Baylor University Bellevue College Binghamton University Boise State University Boston University University of British Columbia California Lutheran University California Polytechnic University, Pomona California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo California State University, Northridge University of California, Berkeley University of California, Davis University of California, Irvine University of California, Santa Barbara University of California, Santa Cruz Carroll College Central Washington University Champlain College University of Colorado at Boulder University of Connecticut Culver-Stockton College Dixie State University Eastern Washington University The Evergreen State College Flagler College University of Florida George Fox University 10

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Gonzaga University Grand Canyon University Green River College University of Hawaii at Manoa Hawaii Pacific University Highline College University of Houston Humboldt State University University of Idaho Indiana University at Bloomington The University of Iowa Johnson & Wales University The King's College La Salle University Linfield College Loyola Marymount University Marquette University Miami University, Oxford Michigan State University University of Minnesota Montana State University, Bozeman The University of Montana, Missoula University of Nevada, Las Vegas Northeastern University Northern Arizona University Oregon State University University of Oregon Pacific Lutheran University University of the Pacific Pasadena City College Pennsylvania State University Pierce College Portland State University

University of Portland University of Puget Sound Purdue University Rutgers University Sacramento City College Saint Martin's University San Diego State University University of San Diego University of San Francisco Santa Clara University University of Santo Tomas Seattle Central College Seattle Pacific University Seattle University South Seattle College St. John's University University of New York, Albany Syracuse University Temple University Texas A&M University University of Toronto University at Buffalo University of St. Andrews Utah Valley University University of Utah University of Victoria Washington State University University of Washington Western University Western Washington University Whitman College Whitworth University

Scholarship Reception EACH YEAR, DOZENS of students apply for Kennedy Catholic’s returning student scholarships, several of which are named for alumni. In addition to recognizing individual and outstanding accomplishments, these scholarships unite our supporters with our talented students. Accessible and affordable Catholic education is imperative, and some of our scholarships help make a Lancer education possible. Scholarships change lives – whether you receive one or create one.

Recipients exemplify everything it is to be a Lancer. In each of their essays, students share future plans, and reflect on their community and the importance of friends and family. They believe in the power

of education, in having confidence, and living their faith in their communities.

As Paul and Tracy Witkowski presented the scholarship named for their son, they revealed a shared passion between Patrick and the scholarship recipient, Jared: ping pong. Although Patrick and Jared appeared quiet to those who didn’t know them, they were both described as "the nicest people you will ever meet and always there for others." Ending their presentation with a smile and tears, they left Jared with one final gift: Patrick’s ping pong paddles. Scholarships like this have been made available through the generosity of donors, alumni, and friends. The gift of an endowed scholarship provides Kennedy Catholic

with a permanent asset from which current students can receive support. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has contributed through the years - creating a lasting legacy which will benefit generations of students - and are blessed to have added a new named scholarship this year in honor of Doug Zyskowski ’82. We hope to continue growing this program for years to come.

If you would like to support student scholarships at Kennedy Catholic, or are interested in learning more about named scholarships, please contact Rebecca Nuffer at nufferr@kennedyhs.org.

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ISHMAEL BEAH Beah was captured by the government army and forced to become a child soldier for the Sierra Leone Armed Services.

His book, A Long Way Gone; Memoirs of a Boy Soldier, has been a required read for freshmen in Kennedy Catholic history classes for over ten years.

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A LONG WAY GONE In February, Kennedy Catholic hosted a memorable visit from Ishmael Beah, author of the best-selling book, A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier. His memoir provides an intimate window into the world of child soldiers and the political difficulties facing the people of West Africa. Born in Sierra Leone, Mr. Beah’s personal story is one of resilience and triumph in the face of great hardship, violence and loss.

AT THE AGE OF TWELVE, Ishmael Beah’s small village in Sierra Leone was ransacked by soldiers during the civil war. Beah, his brother and friends, unsure of what to do or where to go to next, traveled from village to village hoping to find safe places to eat and rest their heads; every day was another fight for survival.

Navigating this unknown territory without their parents was an uneasy and terrifying experience.

When he was thirteen, Beah was captured by the government army and became a child soldier for the Sierra Leone Armed Services with the Revolutionary United Front. Before his village was taken over by rebels, fighting in a war never crossed his mind. Beah was known for his gentle demeanor, but soon he was involved in many unspeakable wrongdoings. Violence consumed Beah and the government soldiers taught him how to repress emotions during war.

After some time, Beah and the other boy soldiers were turned over to UNICEF by his lieutenant and taken into rehabilitation. The path to recovery was not a simple one, as he had to find a way to reenter a world where many feared his very presence. Through redemption and hope, Beah recovered from his traumatizing past and was later asked to speak at the United Nations in New York about his experience in the war. There, he understood the great value in telling one’s story and began to contemplate the idea

of starting a new life in the United States.

Many years later, Beah is living in the United States with his beautiful family, where he speaks nationally about his life experiences to educate others on how war greatly impacts children. His story has not only brought light and encouragement to individuals across the globe, but also to many in our Lancer community.

Ishmael Beah’s book, A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier, has been required reading for all Kennedy Catholic freshmen for 10 years; many Lancers remember this as a significant and captivating piece of literature during their high school years. The book is read and discussed in Kennedy Catholic history classes as a way for students to grasp and understand the realities of war and the impact on child soldiers. When Lancer staff secured Ishmael for a day with the student body, many were overjoyed and excited to listen to his captivating stories, bringing freshman year reading full circle.

While at Kennedy Catholic, Beah presented an emotional and captivating speech to the entire school community based on his book and experiences throughout life. The speech was followed by a book signing and special reception for those interested in taking photos and spending a bit more time with Beah.

Student and staff ’s uplifting thoughts on the speech were heard throughout the hallways for many days after his visit. The faculty, alumni and students of Kennedy

Catholic were moved by his compelling speech, humility and kind spirit; this visit was a significant highlight of the school year for many.

Beah’s fascinating memoir has been published in over 40 languages. TIME Magazine named the book as one of the “Top 10 Nonfiction books of 2007,” ranking at number three. His work has appeared in the New York Times, TIME, International Herald Tribune, The Guardian, and numerous academic journals. Beah has also appeared on the Colbert Report and The Daily Show.

He never lost hope for something different and better it was his driving force.

"Upon Ishmael's visit, I wondered what he would be like after enduring war, brutal violence and losing everything.

What I discovered as he spoke to a gym full of students completely engaged in his every word, was that somehow he never lost hope for something different and better - it was his driving force. When I asked Ishmael what gives him hope, he looked at me with a smile and said, 'my wife and daughter. They give me hope and happiness every day.' It was a reminder that no matter what, your loved ones can truly help you overcome any obstacle in life." Kaley M., Senior Lancer for Life

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KATHRYN HUTTER Counselor, 27 years

It's rewarding for me to help students on a one-onone basis and to see their growth from freshman year to senior year.

Kathryn pictured in the 1992 yearbook

SITTING DOWN WITH Kathryn Hutter, sunlight streamed through her office window on the second floor of Kennedy Catholic, her collection of mementos, textiles, and a small rock garden illuminated, warming the space. Her office is soothing and welcoming, the perfect setting to reflect on her years of guiding students through their academic, social, college and career planning goals.

While she dedicated herself to a career guiding students, her own path was a bit unusual, at times requiring her to stop and guide herself. Through the years, Ms. Hutter lived in Wisconsin, Indiana, and Washington. She received degrees in psychology, education, school administration, and certification as a school counselor. She also taught, held positions in school administration, and tried her hand in some of her other interests, including outdoor painting and framing. Ms. Hutter worked within many schools, meeting former Kennedy Catholic Principal Jack Schuster along 14

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the way. When there was an open position teaching religion, he approached her to fill it. So, in the winter of 1990, Ms. Hutter first stepped into Kennedy Catholic. Teaching high school was a challenge for her, and she valued the support and encouragement from her fellow teachers. Still, she was drawn to working in the counseling center, splitting her time between both positions the next year, before moving permanently to counseling. As a counselor, she works with students in all grade levels and enjoys seeing students grow and change as they navigate their journey through high school. Her time as a teacher helped her understand student life and gave her a unique perspective on how to offer assistance.

She marvels at how, despite the changes over time, the sense of family Kennedy Catholic is known for has remained, and students frequently comment on it.

Now, as she finishes her twenty-seventh year as a Lancer, she thinks back to

some of her favorite memories. While her job is to guide and counsel students, she has also learned from them. Rather than highlighting specific moments, she thinks of her time in four truths that are relevant to all. First, be kind to everyone, as you never know what they may be going through. Second, sometimes it’s the smallest things that matter the most.

Third, faith is at the center of everything in our lives and is our guiding force.

Finally, it’s the people in our lives that count.

When she retires this year, Ms. Hutter will take those lessons with her. She’ll miss the peace of walking into the Kennedy Catholic chapel first thing each morning; she’ll miss the students, staff, and faculty.

But, she also has a lot to look forward to, including trips to the Oregon coast, continuing her education, and taking ballroom dance lessons. Most of all, she’s looking forward to letting her next adventure find her.

RETIREMENTS

MELANIE BATT Teacher, 45 years

When I first started teaching at Kennedy Catholic, I was so young Mr. Burris thought I was a student and scolded me for not being in uniform!

Melanie pictured in the 1975 yearbook

MELANIE BATT FIRST WALKED into the halls of Kennedy Catholic (then John F. Kennedy Memorial High School) in the fall of 1972, shortly after the building first opened. A brand-new teacher, she had little idea of what her year would be like, or what to expect. She arrived as a young teacher just starting her career and stayed for the next forty-five years because of the kindness and caring that exists in the Lancer family.

At the completion of this year, Ms. Batt will have wrapped-up her forty-fifth year of teaching. Retirement wasn’t an easy decision. Reaching this milestone has her feeling nostalgic and remembering the best times from her long and storied teaching career. Arriving at the school in her first job out of college, she looked young enough to be a student herself, and was even mistaken as one. Running into her between classes, and not knowing she was a fellow teacher, Mr. Burris scolded her for not being in uniform! These many years’ worth of memories range from students dressing like her at Halloween, to

costuming for Hello Dolly and The Sound of Music, to teaching legacy students of her fellow teachers. In her very first classroom, now transformed into the Dillman Center, Ms. Batt taught countless students sewing basics, cooking, and baking over the next decade. Thinking back to her sewing classes, she recalls with a laugh that some students would get so confused, they couldn’t figure out which sides of a shirt to sew together.

She enjoyed helping students learn these lifelong skills.

Through the years, it wasn’t just the subject matter that kept Ms. Batt interested, but the students and faculty as well. She developed lasting friendships with her fellow teachers, especially those near her current classroom space. Ms. Batt filled in wherever she was needed, picking up new subjects, clubs, and athletics. Over the years she taught French, business, world history, and money management. When she wasn’t teaching, Ms. Batt also mentored students in clubs and athletics. For a time, she

served as the National Honor Society advisor. It was a club that matched with her personality and fulfilled her desire to give back. She also tried her hand at coaching tennis, Pep Club, and cheer, although those were responsibilities she was happy to let someone else try!

An eternal student herself, Ms. Batt’s house is like a library, filled with books about her interests, especially French and European history. Outside of academics, music has been an integral part of her life since childhood. Looking to the future, Ms. Batt has plans to participate in a variety of activities, including continuing to play the violin. Performing with two local orchestras, she enjoys sharing her gift for violin with the community. This year, it was her great honor to be welcomed by Choir Director Ms. Brown, to perform with the Kennedy Catholic Singers at their annual holiday concert. It was the perfect highlight to a long and dedicated career serving decades of Lancers.

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DINO JOSIE '82 Fastpitch Coach, 25 years

What do you mean you can't do it?

Of course you can!

Dino pictured with his children in the 2001 yearbook

A FIXTURE ON THE FIELD, Coach Josie has imparted wisdom to his players for twenty-five years. His coaching philosophy helped to transform players both with fastpitch and with their studies. At the ready with an encouraging phrase or a listening ear, Coach Josie always guided his players. He instilled in them a sense of respect for themselves and their teammates, guiding the team to success, including back-to-back WIAA State Championships in 2007 and 2008.

Through the years, as the team transitioned from slow pitch to today’s fastpitch, Coach Josie was a steady presence. Not only did he give countless hours to team practices and games, but he also dedicated his time teaching math and working as the Associated Student Body coordinator.

Winning was not his ultimate goal, but

rather building up relationships with his players, and preparing them for their futures. Kelly (Stewart) O’Neill '00 started as the score keeper her freshman year, before joining as a player the next. While she learned to play fastpitch, she also learned about life. “High school students need someone to believe in them when they don’t believe in themselves,” said O’Neill '00. Now, as a coach herself, she applies lessons she learned as a student athlete, believing in her players, and guiding them to work toward their goals with purpose.

Words of encouragement were always there when needed from Coach Josie.

At a moment of doubt, Halle Davis '12 remembers being told, “What do you mean you can’t do it? Of course, you can!”

Davis was a member of the Varsity team all

four years and played third base; a family tradition. Coach Josie was always willing to help and was determined to show the girls how to be a leader. As a math teacher, he saw his players in the classroom as well.

Keeping their grades up was important, and lessons crossed over from the classroom to the field.

The girls on the fastpitch team were their own family. They worked together to accomplish a common goal, and only wanted the best for each other, notes Davis '12. Seeing the players come together like this is one of the very best rewards of coaching for Coach Josie. Even though future students won’t have Coach Josie on the field, they will still be able to experience his shared life lessons in the classroom, as he continues his dedication to shaping lives and futures.

WE ARE BLESSED as a community to have so many caring staff and faculty members who work tirelessly with our students. They are an integral part of our community and push our students to be the best version of themselves. For those who are leaving for new opportunities, we thank you for your service, your dedication, and your constant support. You have helped build a community of Lancers who are strong and ready to embrace their future. Though you will walk new halls next year, you will always be a Lancer.

The International Department at Kennedy Catholic continues to work hard cultivating relationships overseas and maintaining a strong program for international students on campus.

IN 2002, PRESIDENT Mike Prato took his family on a pilgrimage to Toronto for World Youth Day. The evening prior to the closing, he set up a tarp, his sleeping bag and a make-shift lean-to on the tarmac of the abandoned Downsview Airport. “It was me and 500,000 other pilgrims from all over the world, braving the possibility of rain, to join in solidarity. I shared a 12x12 foot square with Catholics from Spain, Italy, Kenya and Vietnam. What we lacked in a shared language and culture, was more than compensated for with prayer, the rosary and the intimacy of our faith in Christ.

It was an international sleep over!” he recalls.

This past fall, Kennedy Catholic set out to reconnect with alumni, the parents of alumni, and agents who have recommended, and continue to recommend, students and families to Kennedy Catholic. Armed with the story of what defines the international

program and Kennedy Catholic along with a desire to engage, the team embarked on the mission to tell the story of the Lancer family in order to begin the process of diversifying our international admissions.

Trips to Japan, Korea, Vietnam, and the Philippines were filled with recruiting fairs, investigating potential future sisterschool alliances, alumni dinners, and the development of intentional connections to agents that have, and will continue, to tell our story. An international program that began with six students from Japan in 1985 and fifteen students from Spain in 1987 has grown to 91 students from nine countries who have become Lancers for life. It is our goal to ensure this continues with predictable and purposeful action.

“Nobody can discover the world for somebody else. Only when we discover it for ourselves does it become common ground and a common bond and we cease to be alone.” Wendell Berry

Catholic so special. He replied, “We see all families as partners in raising their sons and daughters. I appreciate this now, even more, after I traveled to China, Vietnam, Korea and Kenya. I discovered all parents, regardless of the country, desire an education that prepares their children for success in life; academically and spiritually, living out the mission of service to others. Truly, it’s about finding yourself (and others, too!).”

Our newly named school patron, Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati, is the patron for young adult Catholics and one of the patrons of World Youth Day. In naming Frassati as one of the primary patrons for World Youth Day, Pope Saint John Paul II gave young people an excellent role model for the journey. Frassati had a zeal for the faith, a deep commitment to social justice and liked to have a great time with friends. An example to all young adults internationally; what better patron for Kennedy Catholic.

Recently, a contingent from China asked President Prato what makes Kennedy Lancer for Life

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ORGANIC FORM

Mimi Miles '79

Mimi (Marie Miller) Miles ’79, acclaimed artist and Kennedy Catholic alumna, sat down with us to answer questions about her background, training, and artwork she is most proud of. Bonus: we took a tour of her amazing West Seattle studio, and met her family's mascot, Jeb the mini pony.

ABOUT HER BACKGROUND

Mimi Miles is a member of one of the many legacy families who have called Kennedy Catholic home. Her sisters and many nieces and nephews are proud Lancers. A West Seattle native, Mimi was a transfer student who quickly discovered, although the halls were full of students from all over, everyone was part of the same Lancer family.

She remembers bustling lunches in the cafeteria, with everyone gathered around tables talking and laughing together. It was easy to find someone to talk to, and she quickly made friends.

As a student, she dabbled in the art program, taking classes from Mr. Wood.

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connected with wasn’t drawing and painting, but sculpture.

Instead, Mimi dedicated her time to French, a language that captivated her.

Taught by Ms. Bubatz, the classes were a fun way to spend a couple of hours each week. When she thinks back on her time as a student, Mimi remembers a school bursting with energy and excitement.

After graduating from Kennedy Catholic, Mimi entered Western Washington University, but wasn’t quite sure what she was going to study or her long-term goals. She thought about becoming a teacher and loved the idea of designing costumes. After her sophomore year, she took a year off to find her true path. She immersed herself in art, trying various

mediums, including glassblowing, before finding her real passion: ceramics. As soon as she started working with the clay, she felt a connection and knew it was the right material for her. She saw herself as a sculptor, being driven by the process of creating forms in 3D. After her year off, Mimi made some changes, switching schools to the University of Washington, and later received a degree in fine arts.

ABOUT HER EXPERIENCE

For years, Mimi used her love and talent with pottery and worked her way through several smaller projects. She created bowls, mugs, small household items, and shaped tiles, glazing them with brilliant colors. Between devoting much of her time to her family, she would form, fire, and glaze pieces. Then, twice a year, those pieces were sold in a backyard pottery sale with friends. Her studio, adjacent to her West Seattle house, is filled with all kinds of creations. The walls are covered with handcrafted majolica tiles, and more projects peek out from every available surface. Her best pieces have made their way into the main house, including figure heads displayed in the dining room.

Repurposed materials are also plentiful, including old kiln shelves beautifully glazed and grouted to make her kitchen countertops.

A few years ago, however, Mimi felt she was ready for a change. She needed to expand her work but wasn’t sure where to begin. Fascinated by the human form and recognizing how throwing mimicked the anatomical lines of the body, she began searching for a way to create figures using the organic process of the wheel.

ABOUT THOSE STATUES

As luck would have it, about the same time Mimi was looking for a transition, Father Paul Magnano of Christ Our Hope Catholic Church in downtown Seattle, was looking for someone to bring back to life a Rookwood fireplace in the parish offices. After seeing the tiles Mimi had created for her own fireplace, he knew he found the perfect person. Later, he expanded her commission to include sculptures of the four evangelists of the New Testament – Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. These sculptures are a stunning example of her ability with clay, and her impeccable technique matching the sculptures to their surroundings.

Creating the sculptures in her own studio was quite a feat. After much trial and error, she developed her own process for creating the figure. Involving special batts, wet clay, and blow torches, she works quickly to mold each part of the body, taking care to guide the clay and

let the organic form come through. By using the wheel to create the figure, each piece forms naturally and comes together without any fingerprints on it.

After much trial and error, she developed her own process for creating the figure. Involving special batts, wet clay, and blow torches, she works quickly to mold each part of the body, taking care to guide the clay and let the organic form come through.

After throwing each individual piece, they all had to be fired and glazed, before being put together in the final arrangement that would fit in each alcove of the church. Mimi researched as she worked, making sure to honor each character. Her inspiration wasn’t a clear path, but as new ideas and thoughts came to her, she edited her pieces to incorporate those messages. While she had perfected her technique, she also wanted to ensure each figure projected their own personality with a fitting backdrop.

Previously, the alcoves where the figures of the four apostles now reside were simply former windows that had been covered with drywall. The statues managed to both enhance the façade of the church, while still appearing as if they were original to the building. In fact, Mimi remembers with a smile and a chuckle, many people who stopped during the installation did so to ask why she was removing the fantastic scultpures that she actually created.

ABOUT THAT HORSE

When she’s not onsite for an installation, Mimi can be found in her studio at her West Seattle home, where she and her husband, Dan, have lived for more than 20 years.

While their kids have all moved out, Mimi and Dan still have Jeb, their mini pony, to keep them company. At thirteen, he still has many healthy years ahead of him. With his stall right next to Mimi’s studio, she can watch him while she works. A curious and welcoming face, he may be one of the first things you see when walking up to the Miles’ front door.

He is the perfect reflection of everything about their home: warm, welcoming, and surprising.

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RUTH ZEKARIASE Senior, Seattle University

Lancer students bring inspiration, energy, curiosity and a commitment to excellence to campus. Lancer senior, Ruth Zekariase, is no exception. She is a reflection of the talented, diverse, compassionate and dedicated students who make up the Class of 2018. During her four years, she was a retreat leader, student-athlete and served as president of the Junior Classical League. Ruth was accepted to Seattle University receiving a full tuition scholarship as a Sullivan Scholar; being recognized for her academic excellence, willingness to serve and exemplary leadership skills.

Why did you choose to attend Kennedy Catholic? Kennedy Catholic offered something I could not refuse - an education that enriches the whole self.

No matter your interests or who you want to become, Kennedy Catholic provides programs to foster the spirit, mind, body, and passion of each student. Art classes, band, lacrosse, and service projects were just a few of the extra-curricular activities I had the privilege of taking part in because Kennedy Catholic made it available to me.

What were you most involved with during your time at Kennedy Catholic?

After my first SEARCH retreat junior year, I knew I had to contribute all of my time giving back to this lifechanging experience. I spent the end of my junior year and the winter of my senior year dedicating myself to creating a meaningful weekend for my fellow Lancers so they could also experience the true gift of SEARCH. What is your greatest memory or achievement at Kennedy Catholic? I had the honor of being elected President of 20

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the WA/BC Junior Classical League (JCL) my junior year. Beginning freshman year, our Latin class took part in a weekend getaway at Warm Beach Camp with over 200 other Latin students in the Pacific Northwest. One of the duties of the president is to coordinate the entire convention – this was the very first time Kennedy Catholic would serve as the planning team. Ms. Swalm and our small classroom of Latin students worked all year to create a wonderful 70th Annual JCL convention. As of this year, eight Lancers have now served as JCL officers.

Which Lancer teacher has inspired you most and why? Mr. Patulot taught my 4th period religion class my first year at Kennedy Catholic. Since then, he has not only been a teacher to me, but a mentor and guide. No matter the situation, Mr. Patulot has always given me the knowledge and tools I need to be more alive each and every day.

How would you best describe your experience at Kennedy Catholic?

“Wholesome” is the best word to describe my experience at Kennedy Catholic;

academics, athletics, extra-curricular activities, and spirituality just touch the surface of what this school has given me.

What is your favorite aspect of the Lancer family? This tight-knit community of Lancers is exactly like a family. I created connections with genuine classmates and engaging teachers whom I truly consider family. I will carry these bonds and relationships with me forever.

Where are you planning to attend college and why? I plan on going to Seattle University next year as a Sullivan Scholar. I am so excited to attend a school that offers platforms for social justice, development of faith, and a holistic education. Their mission to nurture the mind, soul, and body made choosing Seattle University easy for me. I am blessed to receive such a prestigious award to attend my dream school and hope my next four years will be as fruitful as my time at Kennedy Catholic.

Tell us a bit about your hopes, goals and aspirations for your time after high school. After pursuing a degree in cell and molecular biology, I hope to apply to medical school and achieve my dreams of becoming a physician. I am passionate about serving others and using my gifts to impact people’s lives for the better. Through medicine, I wish to be an advocate for my patients and a voice for all forms of health disparities present in our healthcare systems today.

DECA's Second Year

WITH OVER 35 STUDENTS, Kennedy Catholic’s DECA chapter has grown tremendously in its second year.

DECA is an international organization that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. Competition provides authentic learning situations related to current business practices. It supports students' development of skills such as creativity, innovation, critical thinking, problem solving, communication, and collaboration, along with college and career readiness.

At the beginning of the school year, Lancer DECA students began preparing for competition through the study of marketing principles and their application to real-world business situations. In December, students took a rigorous marketing exam to qualify for January’s regional conference.

After completing the DECA exam, 27 students competed at the Area 5 Regional Conference in multiple events against 500

students from 18 local schools. Students competed through business role-play scenarios at the regional conference. Each student was given a written scenario to review and had ten minutes to develop a professional approach to solving the problem. Up to ten minutes were allowed for the student to interact with a judge and demonstrate how he or she would solve the situation.

Senior Dirke H. and junior Hannah D. traveled to Atlanta, GA in April to compete at the national level in the DECA International Career Development Conference. After qualifying in March’s state competition, they advanced to compete against 18,000 students from around the country. Congratulations to Hannah and Dirke and to Kennedy Catholic DECA for such a successful year!

Kennedy Catholic DECA achieved a great deal of success, with 24 students receiving medals for placing in the top ten of their events, and 19 students advancing to the State Career Development Conference and competition.

In early March, these 19 students competed at the DECA State Career Development Conference. Over 3,000 students from around Washington converged in Bellevue to compete in business-scenario role-plays, written events, and presentations. Four Kennedy Catholic students placed in the top 10 of their events, with two advancing to the International Career Development Conference.

Students celebrate at State in Bellevue, WA

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CAREER DAY

Finding a vocation "One of my favorite perks about my job is the travel. I get to visit Southeast Asia frequently and it's very humbling to be around people who speak 3 or 4 different languages. Traveling like this makes you realize that just because someone might not speak English perfectly doesn't mean they aren't wicked smart. It's taught me to listen to others and try to learn from them."

Michelle Wardian '84, President of Outdoor Research

IT IS AN EDUCATIONAL goal at Kennedy Catholic to connect students to career pathways that align with their interests, strengths, and education. The end game: a fulfilling and meaningful future profession. As part of an effort to achieve this goal, Kennedy Catholic hosted a Career Day on April 30, 2018. Alumni, current parents and community members served as panelists, sharing their personal perspective, advice and experience in a variety of different careers. Students were able to explore professional options and had the opportunity to ask questions of each panelist. Career Day is a platform for inspiration, the exchange of ideas, and sharing experiences.

Every year, Lancer students participate in career planning activities through the counseling department. The outcome of these planning activities showed students had interest in accounting, law enforcement, marketing, dentistry and sales, among many other careers.

After gathering a diverse group of panelists in these fields, Lancer faculty and staff set out to organize a comprehensive Career Day. Each career panel was made up of three different speakers representing a variety of occupations and job titles.

Career panelists spoke about job responsibilities, challenges and rewards, interviewing, qualifications, and other typical daily work routines.

Thomas McCurdy '96 is an attorney who spoke about doing what you love, "You shouldn't make a career choice based on money. Decide based on what satisfies your soul.

Do something that makes you get up before your alarm goes off, even

if that means living in a tent." Nora Disis, Director of Tumor Vaccine Medical Oncology at UW Medicine talked about the importance of pushing yourself, "Take the big risks. While they're the scariest ones, the scariest projects, they also lead to results far beyond what you could imagine."

Courtney Stewart, Patrol Officer for Washington State Patrol, talked about being a woman in a male dominated field while representatives from Nike discussed the importance of making sure a company's values align with your own. Each panel was filled with knowledgeable and diverse groups of professionals, eager to share their experiences with students.

In addition to hearing from the career panelists, students engaged in professional development training covering digital citizenship, principles of human resources including interview skills and how and why to create a professional LinkedIn profile. Students walked away from the day with tips and tricks for how to successfully navigate professional settings.

Equipping students with professional development training will provide a foundation as they navigate the sometimes murky waters of career exploration. We are so appreciative of the time and energy our panelists and guests dedicated to sharing their work and passions with our students in order to prepare them for success.

If you would like to participate in a Career Day panel next year, please contact Rebecca Nuffer at nufferr@kennedyhs.org.

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PANELISTS Jedediah Albritton Outreach and Recruitment Specialist Curtis Anderson Partner Group Engineering Manager, Microsoft Jared Brigham Sr. Accounting Manager, Devices, Amazon Kris Carey Auto Mechanic, Burien Toyota Greg Conner '91 President and Owner, Eat Local Lisa Corr '83 Make-up and Wardrobe Stylist, Self-Employed Mary (Nora) Disis Director, Tumor Vaccine Medical Oncology, UW Medicine Kelly Dao Talent Acquisition Manager, Nike Alex Draper VP of Global Marketing, K2 Sports Jenny Duong Athlete and Community Manager, Nike Randy Eaton Auto Mechanic, Burien Toyota Ona Fisher Professional/Technical Career Specialist, WorkSource Jerry Jordan American Apprenticeship Initiative Navigator, Renton Technical College Gerald Labensky Team Lead, HR, Chipotle Brandon LaVielle '04 Owner, Chef, Lavish Roots Catering

Kelly Stewart General Sales Manager, Burien Toyota

Mindy McClean '87 Real Estate Agent, Coldwell Banker Danforth

Christine Tweedy '81 Dentist, Westside Children's Dentistry

Thomas McCurdy '96 Attorney, Smith, Freed, and Eberhard

Michelle Wardian '84 President, Outdoor Research

Lorri Porcincula '83 Business Service Liaison, WorkSource

Nolan Washington '09 Patrol Officer, Washington State Patrol

Michelle Sample VP of Handbags, Nordstrom

Virgilio Zaragoza Chemist, Metagenics

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Are you in?

INNOVATIVE, intelligent, inquisitive, and insightful are just a few words that describe a Lancer. Lancers are faithfilled, service-oriented, college-ready, passionate young men and women. Each year donations to the school from our community are used where the need is greatest and have the potential to change the lives of our students. You are helping to form the next generation of leaders.

The immediate and far-reaching impact of Annual Fund gifts are evident throughout our building. From campus ministry and academic programs to financial assistance and facilities improvements, the Annual

Fund supports the student experience in countless and profound ways.

Are you invested? Help us ensure a Lancer education is accessible and transformative. Please consider a gift to the Annual Fund today. Your gift makes an immediate difference, and we value your support at every level. All gifts are 100% tax deductible.

To invest in Kennedy Catholic, visit www.kennedyhs.org/giving or use the envelope provided.

COVER STORY

Robotics

Kennedy Catholic's newest program is off to a great start. Only a club this year, student interest was so high a class was created for the 2018-19 school year.

REGARDLESS OF SKILL AND ability, the new robotics club came together this year to work as a cohesive team on the construction and operation of robots.

This inaugural group has shown flexibility when experimenting with ideas as they move forward and test different functions of robots. They participated in several mini-lectures, learning more about the various aspects of robotics; some of their first projects included the creation of entry level LEGO and VEX robots.

Students then programmed these robots to perform certain duties, using smart devices to explore their capabilities. The VEX robot kits have specifically helped students envision future competition, while incorporating engineering,

computer science and critical thinking into the production. Current robotics club members compiled a lengthy list of events and topics to cover in the 2018-19 school year, including further creation of robots and participation in a regional robotics competition.

Robotics is bridging the gap between engineering and science at Kennedy Catholic, opening a world of possibility and exploration for students. This popular club will expand its reach becoming an introductory Robotics course next year, giving students the opportunity to participate in both club and class activities. In the new course, students will gain a foundational understanding

of robotics, including the topics of engineering, science, coding, design and computer systems. This evolution from club to class is an exciting step in technology and innovation at Kennedy Catholic High School.

Robotics is bridging the gap between engineering and science at Kennedy Catholic, opening a world of possibility and exploration for students.

The Robotics Club advisor, Steele Frederickson, said it best, “I am extremely excited to offer students the opportunity to learn and implement code in order to solve real world problems in our new Robotics course next year!�

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FOUNDATIONS

Ian Rollo '84

As a young man from Vashon Island, Ian Rollo '84 discovered Kennedy Catholic High School and it changed his life. Growing up in an isolated, rural community provided him with love and the comfort of family, but also inspired a strong curiosity and desire for knowledge and adventure.

IAN HAD ALWAYS been motivated by success and integrity - “do the very best that you can” and “make good on your word.” When he entered Kennedy Catholic, it was a bit overwhelming.

There were probably as many students enrolled in this one school as there were in the total population of high school-age students back home and he knew no one.

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kindness and compassion of the faculty made a lasting impression on him. He fondly remembers Sister Rose Marie, especially, for helping him integrate into the school by making introductions and connecting him to people who would help him socialize, and support his growth and development in this new environment. Ian made friends, joined the tennis team, was active in student government, and began to recognize that he was keenly interested in business.

Ian remembers encountering entrepreneurial mentors and, although he wasn’t quite sure what it meant at the time, he was hooked. Well prepared with the strong foundation that Kennedy

Catholic provided, Ian reached his goal and began his academic career at the University of Washington. He met successful alumni, many of whom were driving businesses they created - and Ian realized he wanted to do that as well.

Perhaps due to its proximity to Boeing's manufacturing facilities, the University of Washington has a particular expertise in aeronautics. Ian’s new ambition was to own an aviation company.

It was during Ian’s time at UW that he met the owner of one of the first independent aircraft maintenance businesses. Ian secured a position with Tramco and, through his experience there, recognized a need for supplemental labor in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul sector (MRO).

Ian left Tramco to work for one of the leading staffing companies in the aviation industry (AirMate), planning to work there for one year to learn the business and start his own company. He ended up staying with AirMate for ten years; becoming president, growing annual revenues from $2M to $40M; eventually gaining ownership, and overseeing the

sale of AirMate to PlaneTechs; and then joining the new company as a partner and equity stakeholder.

Soon, he did it again. Ian built several successful businesses and continues to strive for excellence. He is not comfortable taking credit for his achievements; rather, he references the values that were instilled in him as the foundation of it all. He recalls the positive message of service that he witnessed at Kennedy Catholic.

Ian has built several successful businesses and continues to strive for excellence. He is not comfortable taking credit for his achievements; rather, he references the values that were instilled in him as the foundation of it all. He recalls the positive message of service that he witnessed at Kennedy Catholic.

One only needs to walk into the corporate headquarters of LAUNCH, the business he founded in 2013, to understand, and appreciate, why Ian has enjoyed continued success.

LAUNCH, Ian’s newest endeavor where he is chairman of the board, serves as an example of the right way to apply life’s lessons; hard work, ethical business practices, and respect. Ian says, “LAUNCH is a people business and we are nothing without people - those whom we pay, and those who pay us. It is our obligation to take care of our people.”

Earlier this year, he oversaw the company’s acquisition of PlaneTechs - the company he helped build and then sold, roughly a decade before. The addition of PlaneTechs has doubled LAUNCH’s reach, and a recent capital infusion by a private equity firm further validates LAUNCH’s success - and positions the company for continued growth.

What Ian and his partners have created at LAUNCH is something special and is a reflection of the company’s vision of leading, partnering, and caring. Even as LAUNCH has become one of the aviation

industry’s largest and fastest-growing providers, there is still a sense of family.

Every member of the LAUNCH team is committed to delivering innovative, world-class solutions and service to its clients—while continuing to foster creativity and the entrepreneurial spirit in one another.

Ian is driven by his passion for business, and proud of his professional accomplishments; however, he is most proud of his children. Ian’s two daughters are strong, intelligent women who share his curiosity and work ethic.

Another passion of Ian’s is travel. He enjoys finding spots off the beaten path where he can immerse himself in the local culture. When he’s not traveling, he is planning a future adventure looking through travel and guidebooks.

In the near future, you can bet he’ll be completing his next travel goal and visiting Antarctica. Ian now resides in Scottsdale on the scenic Apache Golf Course with his three Portuguese Water Dogs.

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HIGHLIGHT REEL

Lancer Athletics celebrates another successful year.

The 2017-2018 school year has given us much to celebrate throughout Lancer Athletics. From new sports and exciting debuts to state championships and emotional goodbyes, let’s take time to reflect on the year that was.

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Boys Water Polo Just as the school year was starting, so was a new chapter in Lancer Athletics history, as we debuted boys water polo as a new sport.

Head Coach Ken Alfonso led a group of eager participants into the water and into the inaugural season of competition. This entertaining and fastpaced sport became a crowd favorite as the Lancers advanced all the way to the post-season in year one.

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National Freshman of the Year

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USA Games Athletic Director Sam Reed received the unique opportunity to play an integral role in the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games, which will be coming to Seattle this summer.

Reed will serve as the Sport Commissioner of basketball – one of the games’ 14 sports that will bring in 3,000 of the best Special Olympics athletes from around the country – and will lead the week-long tournament that will be featured live on ESPN.

First-year Lancer Sam Huard was one of a handful of freshmen to earn the opportunity to make an early impact on the football field this fall, and the accolades started pouring in shortly after.

In-season profiles in both The Seattle Times and The News Tribune helped raise the lefty quarterback’s profile locally; when the season was finished he was named by MaxPreps as the National Freshman of the Year.

Coaching at Kennedy Catholic Lancer Nation is filled with outstanding coaches, and this year saw recognition come pouring down on five of our head coaches who were voted as NPSL Coach of the Year by their peers: Michelle Beattie Girls Soccer Liz Quitiquit Volleyball Gina Martin '81 Cross Country Don Hoffman '83 Boys Basketball Erin Chapin Gymnastics

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Lancer Football on TV Members of our varsity Lancer football team had quite the introduction to high school ball as they opened their season in dramatic fashion. First, they played under the bright sun at University of Washington as part of the WIAA Kickoff Classic (defeating Seattle Prep 30-20). They then topped that excitement with a thrilling last second, 41-34 win over Juanita that was broadcast live on ROOT Sports.

Are you a Lancer alumni working or competing in the athletic world? Lancer Nation wants to hear from you! Visit www.kennedyhs.org/lfl for more information.

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Girls Soccer Sets Field Afire

Undefeated in league, a 12-match shutout streak, NPSL Medalist the league MVP and Coach of the Year, and Tournament a 4th place finish in 4A Coming off a 3rd State is just the start of place State finish as a accolades for this group sophomore, now-junior of young women who Alyssa Nguyen made played at the highest everyone take notice this level this past year. Off past fall when she fired the pitch, the varsity a 36-hole score of 142 team stood out in the (71-71) to best an eighty- classroom as well, with person field to take first a department-high 3.42 in the NPSL medalist team GPA. tournament at Gold Mountain Golf Club.

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Sign the Dotted Line In partnership with the Kennedy Catholic Booster Club, we held three National Letter of Intent Signing Day celebrations to recognize our senior studentathletes going on to participate in collegiate athletics. They are: Malia Aleaga Volleyball Western Washington University

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Wrestling State Champion

“State Champion” has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it? That’s exactly the title that senior Bowen McConville laid claim McKenna Bryant to this February when Crew University of Washington he won State in the 4A heavyweight division.

Kalina Cordero The individual wrestling Womens Soccer championship was just University of Puget Sound the second in Kennedy Catholic history (Chris Bailey Hall Zocco '87), and was Womens Soccer especially meaningful to Seattle University Bowen as he had placed Walter “Trey” Hunt III second in each of the Baseball prior two seasons.

Sacramento City College Bowen McConville Football South Dakota State University Julius Nguyen Mens Soccer Dixie State University Kendell Oakes Football Central Washington University Jeffrey Tinae Football Montana State University Northern Jonathan Vair Mens Soccer University of Puget Sound Claire Varden Womens Soccer Seattle University

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Dino Josie '82 Hangs Up Cleats Following the conclusion of the 2017 season, fastpitch coach Dino Josie '82 announced that 2018 would be his last in the dugout for the Lancers. A true leader and teacher of more than just the sport, Dino’s career has seen two state championships (2007, 2008), a streak of 11-consecutive league titles, and numerous Coach of the Year accolades. The only coach the sport has ever known at Kennedy Catholic finished off his career with a fitting celebration, surrounded by countless former players, family members and friends.

Full story on page 16.

Reunions REUNIONS ARE a time to come together and reconnect with classmates.

Remember the hours studying, lunches in the courtyard, being dressed head to toe in red, white, and blue for spirit days? From then to now, you've all changed. Celebrate your friendships and the people you've become with those who knew you then!

LANCER ALUMNI

Mark your calendar for Lancer Homecoming week 2018, learn more about upcoming class reunions, register for the inaugural Lancer Golf Classic and, if you're an alumni from the last 10 years, consider joining Kennedy Catholic's Young Alumni Society. For more information contact our Alumni Relations Manager, Rebecca Nuffer, at nufferr@kennedyhs.org.

CLASS OF 2008 September 22, 2018 / 7pm Optimism Brewing Tickets: $21 (includes three drink tickets) www.jfkclassof2008.eventbrite.com CLASS OF 1998 Save the date!

September 7-9, 2018 More details to come.

Cim Gilson: team@gilson.law CLASS OF 1988 August 25, 2018 / 6pm Smarty Pants Garage Tickets: $25 (includes a drink + sliders and sides) https://www.paypal.me/JFKClassof1988/25 Questions? kkgregoire@hotmail.com CLASS OF 1978 August 10-11, 2018 Tickets: $150 (includes a day of golf at Rainier Golf & Country Club and a Lake Union cruise) https://jfkclassof1978.eventbrite.com Mary Sue Robey: foofie@comcast.net Scott Younker: yunkers@comcast.net CLASS OF 1973 August 10, 2018 Golf at Foster Golf Course Diana Hovik: dlhovik@aol.com August 11, 2018 / 5pm The 909, Burien Tickets: $50 Ginger Babcock: gingerlemmon73@hotmail.com CLASS OF 1972 July 21, 2018 / 2-5pm The Roanoke Tavern, Mercer Island Je Crompe: jrc441@comcast.net

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JOIN US! On August 17, 2018, Kennedy Catholic will host the Lancer Golf Classic at Washington National Golf Course. Take your turn on the course designed by awardwinning architect John Fought.

Whether you're an experienced golfer, or simply driven by your love of the game, this is the perfect opportunity to play on one of Washington's premier courses while supporting student scholarships at Kennedy Catholic.

We believe that a Kennedy Catholic education should be accessible to as many talented, deserving young students as possible. A diverse student population enriches the educational experience for all of our students and their families. By playing in the Lancer Golf Classic, you are helping support Lancers in need of scholarship opportunities.

THIS HOMECOMING WEEK, come home Lancers! Join us in prayer at Homecoming Mass on Wednesday, October 3 at 10:30am, celebrating the Lancer family with students, alumni, parents, and members of our community.

Then, on the evening of Friday, October 5, we will be inducting our newest class of honorees into our athletic Hall of Fame with a ceremonial reception.

Wrap up the celebrations by coming to Highline Stadium on Saturday, October 6 to cheer on our football team as they face Todd Beamer High School. Kickoff at 1:00pm! Plus, see the band wow the crowd with a half time marching performance.

Be one of the first alums to arrive at Highline Stadium and receive some Lancer alumni swag.

Register here: www.kennedyhs.ejoinme.org/golfclassic

AS AN ALUM, YOU PROBABLY DON'T find yourself in the halls of Kennedy Catholic often anymore. You’re no longer racing to class, scrambling to turn in assignments on time, or filling the student section of events. Despite that, you are still a Lancer, and a big part of our community.

There are many ways to stay involved no matter where life has taken you! Your impact as a student was so much greater than your photo in the yearbook, and you can continue that impact by inspiring a new generation of Lancers. Join our Young Alumni Society and receive discounts to yearly events, including Homecoming and the Lancer Golf Classic. Sign up today under the Alumni section of our website.

ON APRIL 21, the KATCH Auction brought together the Lancer community for a thrilling adventure themed fundraiser and celebration. The generosity, energy and passion for the Lancer Family was an enormous endorsement of our collective commitment to Catholic education and to our school! Attendees’ charitable bidding helped us raise funds that directly support the educational mission of Kennedy Catholic, with proceeds from the Funda-Need covering two new school buses.

Thank you to our alumni, faculty, sponsors, donors, volunteers, auction committee and the community for supporting our vision of excellence. A humble thank you to Walt and Lisa Hunt for serving as chairs.

Please save the date for our KATCH Auction on April 6, 2019.

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ALUMNI in NUMBERS

Kennedy Catholic graduates have characteristics unique to the Lancer experience; service-oriented, mindful, and forever a part of the Lancer family. If you'd like to learn more about how to stay involved at Kennedy Catholic, contact our Alumni Relations Manager, Rebecca Nuer at nuerr@kennedyhs.org.

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98 current legacy

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most generous classes:

26%

Bowne '07, Orozco '87, Terlicker '78, Smith '12, Witkowski '09, Zyskowski '82

alumni couples

students

Top 10

1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1992

8,059 miles away

The Lancer alum living the farthest from Seattle is in Singapore

named scholarships in honor of alumni

of alumni birthdays are in the summer

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Alumni gifts to named endowments doubled in the 17-18 year

Help us update our records! Visit www.kennedyhs.org/alumni

ANNUAL REPORT

For the full report, visit www.kennedyhs.org/lfl

2017-2018 fiscal year at a glance

This report represents financial contributions made from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. Included are gifts and sponsorships made through the following: Annual Fund, KATCH Auction, endowment, grants and matching gifts. We’ve made every effort to publish the names of our donors and their donations accurately. If your name has been omitted, misspelled or listed incorrectly, please accept our sincere apology and contact the Advancement Office at 206.957.9718 so we may update our records. Thank you! $50,000+ Virginia Cosgrove The Frost and Margaret Snyder Foundation Fulcrum Foundation The Norcliffe Foundation $10,000 - $49,999 Dean and Mona Anderson Anonymous Arrowhead General Insurance Agency David Bauman The Boeing Company The Booster Club Stephen Bouker ‘80 BSHARP Joe and Sarah Dahleen The Derek R. Orozco Foundation Doris Snyder Foundation Leeann Farrell Garneau-Nicon Family Foundation Joshua Green Foundation Greg and Martha ‘82 McKenna Frank Milette Yvonne Miller The Parent Club Todd and Janelle Reber Edward and Bernadette Renouard Eric ‘80 and Laura Schuck Bruce and Barbara Wolff $5,000 - $9,999 Bank of America Frank Yandrasits and Barbara ‘79 Cosgrove CURRENT OR FORMER STAFF

Timothy Cosgrove ‘70 Laurie Davies John ‘79 and Kate Goodwin H-E Parts International Erik and Jennifer Johnson Bob ‘72 and Marcy Rebar Tim and Christine Smith Topline Products, Inc $2,000 - $4,999 Alaska Airlines Robert and Cindy Blais David and Roberta Bowne Paul Zarkowski and Sherri Chun Brett and Ann Conway Stephen and Lydia Delmore Gregory Dunn and Mary Disis Gellert and Elizabeth Dornay Ken Mooney and Pam Drews Dave and Melody Fitzgerald Mark Fordham ‘85 James Funfar and Patricia Evoy Roderick Guiberson and Kelly Crowe Guiberson Scott and Tammy Heydon Steve Kelley William and Jane Koenig Stephen and Diane LaRiviere Charles and Kimberly McDonald Microsoft Matching Gifts Program Jim and Pamela ‘74 Miller PACCAR Foundation Mike and Laura ‘72 Prato Proliance Surgeons

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Quil Ceda Village Perry and Leslie Sampley Jerome and Martha Schmelzer James and Jennifer Southwell Vinnie ‘82 and Mary Kay ‘80 Sposari Joe and Jennifer Sprague Starbucks Todd and Christine Terry ‘83 David and Christine ‘81 Tweedy Greta Ward Changming Xia Daniel and Jennifer Zubeck Gerald and Mary Zyskowski $1,000 - $1,999 David ‘71 and Sherri ‘71 Anderson John Bianchi Brian and Nancy Bradish Rommel and Raquel Buenafe Kelly and Christina Burnaby Will and Katie ‘90 Burns Jon and Beth Cable Todd and Kristen Carden Leo Brodie and Cynthia Clay Consolidated Food Management Susan Coskey Tom and Kari Curran John Dickeson Fr. Bryan Dolejsi Scott and Kim Easton Casey Banack and Kelly Gillman Mark and Betty Golubiec Annette Griffith ‘86 Jack and Sharon Gruber

John and Patricia DuBois Harris David ‘77 and Heather Hoffman Don ‘83 and Kimberly Hoffman Curtis and Paula Huffman Peggy King Dennis ‘90 and Kara Klem Werner and Lidia Lopez Jason and Michelle Markle Bryan and Ann Martin Eric and Lisa Martinson Gwen Mathewson Linda Maudslien Tim McClean ‘85 The Brian McCluskey Family Ryan and Patricia ‘02 Minkler Mark and Nancy Montstream Craig and Barbara Murakami Dinh Nguyen and Ai Huynh Philip and Krista Olufson David Kipnis and Catherine Pagano Bill and Casey ‘87 Shorten Joseph ‘72 and Susan Simmons Dean and Shelley Sleeper Anthony and Julie Smith Paul and Carolyn ‘85 Spieldenner Bill and Chelsea Stevens Jim and Maryann Thorp United Way of Midland County Gary and Kathy VandeBrake Tony and Eileen Vierra Mark Schierenbeck and Kelly Vroman John and Lori White Paul and Tracy ‘81 Witkowski Ulla Younker Lancer for Life

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Jianwen Zhong and Yanfang Lu $500 - $999 J Rheuel Abajero and Maricar DeGuzman-Abajero Brian Abeel and Leticia Lopez Annie Abenojar Blake and Barbara Adsero Kristin Agbalog Paul ‘82 and Regina Ahern Christopher Aley Curtis and Cheryl Anderson Chris Anderson and Kristin Walters Jaime and Jan Arana Efrem Terfa and Roman Assegu John and Gail Atkinson Steve and Jane Baldock Kevin and Helen Barber Matthew and Jennifer Barnard ‘03 Angela Barnes Jeff Behrends Brent and Janet Benson Tony and Lisa Black Patrick and Tanya Blayney Cesar and Rosalie Borromeo Glen and Pamela Boyer Neal Brandt and Charlene McKinley Mike and Vanessa Brogan Loya Brown William and Stacey Brown Douglas and Mary Buffett Phuong Bui Justin and Julia Buller Xuping Cai and Xiaobing Song Joey and Jane Cantor Haisheng Cao and Xiaozhu Zhao John Cascio Cary and Corey Cerna Greg Champoux and Kaili Ren Julie Chan Guilan Chen Hong Chen Libo Chen Wei Chen and Qing Li Xingkuan Chen and Xuedan Ma Zhongquan Chen and Dinghua Tong Chien Cheng Chiao Gilbert Chin and Linda Ng Seann Colgan William and Barb Collins Costco Wholesale Matt and Lynne Crockett Mark and Katie Czaplewski Mark ‘85 and Cathy DaCosta Gladys Dalzell Charlie Nguyen and Nu Dang Thomas Nguyen and Joanna Dang Davis Dental Health Bob and Michelle ‘81 Davis Deluxe Corporation Foundation Frank and Joanne ‘81 Demarinis Wenan Deng Jay and Debra DePhelps ‘83 Steven and Bobbie Lynn DeSimone Jonathan Tolton and Mary Desmond Hung Do and VanHuong Dang Loi Van Doan and Huong Minh Giang Bill and Connie ‘82 Dolezal Timothy Law and Chris Dormaier Patrick Dowd and Anne Daly Anna Duan Brett and Rebecca ‘86 Durfee Joe and Peggy Dusenbury Michael and Tracy Duvall ‘89 Bonifacio Cordero Jr. and Darlene Dydasco Peter ‘81 Eastey and Lorena ToledoEastey Thad and Maria Emig CURRENT OR FORMER STAFF

Vincent and Rimelda Estacio Erwin and Mildred Eykel Shihai Fang and Ying Zhou Darryl and Kimberly Felix Paul and Mary Jo Foseid Yushun Fu and Chunmei Yin Jeff and Deana Fuller Aurora Gabon Michael Galang Glassybaby White Light Fund Judy Golisch ‘81 Peter and Cathy Good Richard and Holly Grambihler Malcolm and Catherine ‘85 Grothe Michael ‘83 and Rachael Gruber Zhenhui Gu and Dongling Wei Ke Guo and Peiying Feng Wenjin Guo and Juanfang Qin Gary Gutierrez ‘86 Fred Staples and Victoria Hargett Jeff and Vivian Haviland Yong He and Jiefei Diao Robert Herman Fernando and Veronica Hernandez Samuel and Annie Hernandez Patrick Herold Chad and Jennifer Hiner Timothy and Kristen ‘86 Hinthorn Michael and Alice Hori Pauline Hsu Xia Hu Changgu Huang Chong Huang and Da Wang Feng Huang and Yinxia Gao Xian Ping Huang and Lizhen Zhao Michael and Mary ‘79 Hudson Walter Hunt II and Lisa Hunt Scott and Kelly Hunt Kathryn Hutter Dave and Veronique Hval Joe and Leslie Isernio Xuemei Ji Zhifa Jiang Stephen Lillie and Carrie Johnson Siosaia and Etina Kamoto Paul and Nicolle Kemp William and Hermilina Kennedy Philip and July Kippen James Knight and Jill Eggers-Knight Thomas and Trang Koch Mariko Kosugi Sharp Business Systems Nhi Lam Maki Larry Doan and Vy Le Hang Thi Thu Le David and Kimberly Leaming Lether & Associates Gil and Regina Letrondo Fen Li Hao Li and Qing Du Hong Li Chawei Lian Baojin Lin Feng Lin Zichun Lin Brent and Michelle Lindblom Anne Liou Deli Liu and Xu Li Huimin Liu Jia Liu Qiuping Liu Yu Chi Liu Hua and Yan Lu Weijian Lu and Jianping Yang Xiaokun Lu and Yanjun Zhang Duangang Ma and Hongbo Wang

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Shuming Ma Judy Macias Francis and Judy Mackenzie Dan and Alice Malmanger Fidel Martinez and Teresa Ramos John and Kristee Massenburg Rob and Mary Mathison Kris ‘87 and Rikke Maudslien Robert and Sharman McAllister Shawn and Lois ‘87 McGehee Jie Mei and Runqiu Ouyang Leo and Maryjane Mendoza Lylian Merkley Merrill Gardens at Burien LLC Kyanne Miller John and Jami Miller ‘82 Omid Mola and Jamileh Diba David and Christina Moore Scott and Tami Morris Herman and Halima Mwale Joseph and Kay Neal Trung Ngo and Kim-Loan Phan Hoang and Rosa Nguyen Hai Viet Nguyen Brian Cladek and Darcy NuanezCladek Theresa O’Brien Thomas and Linda O’Connell Darrell ‘81 and Sharon Ollee Eric ‘88 and Maria Olson Shane and Annie O’Neill Maria O’Rourke ‘88 Weiji Pan Dorry Pang Xiaoming Pang Oscar Paredes-Cruz and Alicia Pineda-Paredes Arnold and Diana Pasia James and Margaret Paynton Patricia Perry Prasert Phatinoravet Chin Guek Pheng Alex and Linda Pilipchuk Philip and Laura Porter Nussorn Poshyananda Bingzhen Qiao and Xiaofang Cai Wei Qiu and Min Zhang Dewayne and Lisa Reynolds Thomas and Martha Ritter Glenn and Tarsha Rockowitz Elaine Rogers Joel and Kathy Rohrs Dana Ross Tom and Jenny Rossetto Salesforce.org Leon and Tanya Sanders Shaglani Saranjeet and Surinder Kaur Peter and Karen Schrantz John and Sandra Scragg Joesph and Julia Sewell Lin Shao David and Lisa Sharpe Cindy Sheardown Zhi Yu Shen Andrew and Vivian Shields Larry and Kathleen Shoemaker Toby and Amanda Skey Patti Skoda ‘87 John and Heather Slee Michael and Kolleen Smith Allen Song Sabrina Souffront Rick and Cindy Spengler Heidi Supang Zhenzhong Tao Jeffrey ‘90 and Jennifer Terrana Myrna Terrana Sheridan Thirsk and Han Wan Lo

Laddawan Thongchairaweewat Doug and Lisa ‘85 Thurber Le Trong Tinh Marlene Tobar Micheal Bell, Sr. and Crystal Tolbert Bell Erik and Jennifer Toth ‘83 Hung Nguyen and Hoai Tran Binh Tran and Jennie Phan Diep Tran Quyen Tran Shawn Tran Du Phi Trinh and Thuy Thi Tran Pongsak Vadchochai and Suree Thongpunsawat Scott and Michelle Ventoza Virginia Mason Medical Center Michael and Laura Vomenici Dung Vu and Ngoc-Bich Do Tien Vu and Mai Nguyen Sherri Wakefield Haojie Wang and Jianxia Zhang Xiao Ying Wang Zhiliang Wang and Meiping Li William Warner ‘81 Jin Wei David and Nancy Wickler Clarence Williams and Paulette Guyton Williams Peniamina and Grace Wilson Workpointe, Inc. Robert and Guadalupe Wray Sun Xiaoxia Bo Xiong and Xiaoqin Zou Jianguo Xu Liang Xu and Kim Song Jianhui Yan and Chaoming Liu Xinbao Yan and Xingli Si Shu Yang and Nanrong Huang Weizhai Yang Lanjie Ye Zhang Yi and Chen Wei Chen Yi-Chun Dengfu Yu and Liju Chen Quanjun Zhai and Chunmei Ma Hai Yan Zhang Jiaguang Zhang Shunwu Zhang Wen Zhang and Lan He Zhonghu Zhang and Xianghua Qi Zhibiao Zheng and Lan Liang Lijun Zhou and Songjie Yang Shujian Zhou and Jianxin Fang Zonar Systems Yongjie Zu and Hong Liu $100 - $499 A Book Company LLC Selim and Laura Abounader Marlon and Hazel Mildrich Adovo Dennis and Anna-Liza Agosa Edwin and Shirly Agosa Eugene Royster III and Jami Airhart James ‘05 Akot and Teraza Kuolarop Alberto and Joy Alverio Neil and Jacquie ‘83 Andersen Nancy Anderson April Anderson-Silva Jose Jimenez and Gregoria Andrade Abraham and Yodit Araya John and Angela Armstrong Robert Aspiras and Barbara Korducki Florendo and Maria Atienza Azteca Restaurant Niklas and Tara Bacher Diosdidit and Amalia Bactol Paul and Maureen Bailey Pepito and Susan Bangcado Chris Barham ‘88

Romeo Baroma and Benilda Pereyra Baroma Jose Mateo and Judith Barron Michael and Joanna Bartosik Bassetti Architects PS Melanie Batt Paul and Colleen Battaglia Doug and Lisa Bauder Otto and Susan ‘82 Bauer Lan Bausano Matthew and Debbie Baxter Franco and Christine Becia Rob and Toni Berg Alva and Mary Bettis Virginia Biegelbauer Gregory Bigalk and Brenda AutobeeBigalk Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Larry and Marie Bischoff Jeffery Blakley Eloy Gomez and Berenice Blancas Boeing Employee Credit Union Gary and Carol Bolma John Borrelli David Hunt and Beata Bowen Matt and Terese ‘77 Brandenberg Barry Brandt ‘86 Christopher and Staci Braun Jeffrey and Kelly Bretz Michael and Robyn Brodigan Kristine Brosnan Richard and Cheri Brown James and Carol Brummond Brett Cato and Christine Bruno Trevor and Anne Bryant Harpal and Harvinder Bual Anthony and Debbie Buchanan Lavonne Buening Yvonne Bui Trishah Bull Bennie Burkley Diego Bustamante and Maria Osorio Joseph Butler and Sophia Caldwell Alfred and Amy Calhoun Patrick and Vickie ‘78 Callson Cambia Health Foundation Jim Hornus and Therese ‘73 Campion Liza Carpio Eric and Janai Carraway Paul Cataldo Fred and Sandra Cavazos Hugo Recinos and Veronica Cervantes CG Law Office, PLLC Joseph and Shimy Chakkalakkal Matthew and Teri Chase Warren and Honoria Chinn Gordon ‘82 and Alana Chinn William and Michelle Clapp Steve and Dawn ‘81 Clarke Betty Cleveland Click Wholesale Distributing Godofredo and Debbie Collantes Trevor and Delma Comstock Frank Constantino Jeremy Cook and Luisa Salavea-Cook Levi and Arlene Cooper Traci Corazin Michael and Michele ‘71 Corey John and Karen Corpus Brian Still and Maria Corsini Scott and Jackie Cossette Graham and Michelle Crippin Eduardo and Lorena Crisanto Todd Shirley and Aileen Cronin Sheldon and Catherine Cross Frank and Teri Crosswhite Sylvia Cruz Mike and Erin Cusack CURRENT OR FORMER STAFF

Noribelle Dacanay Amy Dagli Robert and Delani Dalzell Anh Dang and Sarah Ta Eduard Davidyan and Inessa Asriyeva Steve ‘70 and Marlys Davis Alan and Anne Davis Jim and Coleen De Donato ‘70 Gildo and Celeste de Simone DeFranco Insurance Jerome and Maritza DeGagne ‘84 Linda Della Rossa Roberto and Heidi DeSimone William and Cathie DesJardin Richard and Kelli Devitte Peter and Ginny Dierich Phuong Nguyen and Mai-Linh Dinh Roycie DiTullio ‘95 James Do and Trucly Nguyen Jin Do Connie Dodge Gerald and Rebecca Dolan Dale and Tracee Lee Dolejsi Rogelio and Arcenia Domingo Marijune Bandulin Doniego Michael and Rebecca Dorsett Barbara Dudziak Suzanne Dudziak Robert and Debbie Duffy Jeffrey Jinka and Tanala Duncan Maximino and Arlene Duque Kale and Adrianne Dyer John Dymek Sharon Eldredge Kevin and Andrea Elicker Rene Ellis and Jan Hansen-Ellis John and Michelle Eten Clare Ettensohn Scott ‘90 and Erin ‘96 Etzkorn Joseph Faccone Elizabeth Liaina Faga Jeffrey Kephart and Amy ‘79 Faherty Gary Fallon and Leona ‘75 De Rocco Jeff and Karen Fantozzi Dan Hendricks and Randa Farran Mickey Dunn and Jenny ‘92 Farrell Robin Fawcett Elizabeth Fendell Tim and Leigh Fenster Brent ‘79 and Shirley ‘71 Fernyhough Lee and Stephanie Firth Mario Flores and Rocio Valenzuela Gregory ‘89 and Monica Forsell Michael Fox Michael and Patricia ‘79 Fox Fred Meyer Dr. Sharon Gabert, Ph.D. Philip and Donna Gallagher Rosalio Galvez Monroy and Karina Ruiz Ramirez Jorge Garcia and Veronica Hernandez Page Todd Garcia Juan Garcia Peter and Stacey Garmoe Maria Garza Abeba Gebremariam David and Diane Ginnett Charles and Karen Ginther Michael and Melinda Gleason Kenneth Gollersrud and Lita Artis Jed and Tammy Goniu George Gonzalez and Gerald Kovacs Terry and Ann Gottberg Steve Gove and Judi Mutal Scott and Anne Marie ‘85 Grant Hilary Grilley Peter and Tasha Grondal Gary Grotz and Kim Hargrave

KATCH FUND-A-NEED

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Giuseppe and Barbera Guadagnino Greg and Mayette Gumapas Duane and Terri ‘81 Guscott Alma Halili Jon and Amy Hall Mark and Jan Hallahan Warren and Jane Hallam Andrea Hamilton Guy and Laura Hammington John and Judie Hanson Kelsey Harrington Cristin Hatfield Frank Feighner and Kimberley ‘88 Hawkins-Feighner Kate Hayatsu ‘86 Brian and Jennifer ‘92 Hayes Scott and Kathryn Hedge Jeremy and Sara Heino Richard Lewis and Kimberley Henley William and Megan Henry Manuel and Lisa Hernandez Rene and Fe Herradura Marian Herrin Daniel Hershberger and Stephanie Batalao Al and Kathy Hicks Cesar Hidalgo-Landeros and Christine Morehouse Hidalgo Deadru Hilliard Stephen and EmilyAnn Hindle C. Daniel Hindle and Mary Janet Hindle Steven Hisken George and Mary Jo Hoffman Frank and Trina Hofford Loumaile Hola Karen Hollister Mark and Lisa Holmberg Dean and Teresa Holsberry Richard and Kathy Hom Edward and Mary Horn Steven and Sharon Huling Jack Hutchinson Samay and Savoeun Im Mark and Ethel Iverson Jeffrey Ives Candace Jacallen Dwight Prevo and Peggy Jackson David ‘89 and Gabrielle ‘90 Jacobsen Paul Jaramillo ‘78 Tim and Katie Jergens Allen and Jane Johnson Robert ‘79 and Cheryl Jorgensen Dan and Andrea Kalenius Karl and Zaide Kamp John Kannin Michael Erquitt and Rebecca Katowitz John and Sarah Katsandres Brad and Melina Kaul Karri Keller Steve Kerr Kevin and Mary Kinerk Madonna King Mary Kiser Steve Koddenberg and Kathleen Peterson Timothy and Janet Kollar Greg and Amber Kormanik Anthony and Bonnie Kraskouskas Ronald Kuo Angela LaFontaine Stephen and Laura LaForte Gloria LaFranchi Richard and Julie Lam Jim and Alyson Lapan Nesterlyn Laresma Richard ‘79 and Valerie Larkins William and Uliafu Latu Luong Le and Kathy Do

Trang Le Quoc Le Mike ‘80 and Germain Leahy Jae and Miran Lee David Lee Lawrence and Kimberlie ‘86 Leung Josh Levine Robert and Susan Lewis Michelle Lewis Giuseppe and Mary Frances ‘85 Liguori Michael and Patricia Little Thomas Lueck and Jean Robinson Robert Lukes and Jeanine RomeroLukes Brian and Toni Lund Marvin Maaele and Fogavai Tualatamalelagi Steve and Deborah Macias Scott and Dana Mackenzie Ikaika and Tara Malloe Mike and Donna ‘72 Malone Dennis and Julie Maloney Maria Mancol Glen Mangold ‘80 David and Marlis Manley Michael ‘92 and Teresa ‘93 Mansanarez Al and Cheryl Maquiraya Derek and April Marino Brian Marley ‘84 Paul and Sylvana ‘82 Martens Dominic and Diana Mastandrea Dennis ‘76 and Teresa Matteo Marlena Mattingly Edwin and Michelle Maurer Tony and Karen McAvinew Greg and Molly McBroom Richard and Marnie ‘88 McCabe Sharlene McCambridge Paul and Lisa McCarroll Eddy and Ann McCathren James ‘82 and Mindy ‘87 McClean Hugh and Geraldine McClean Patrick McClean ‘74 Ben McCloskey and Linda Dipietro-McCloskey Kevin and Michelle ‘78 McDonald David and Lisa ‘88 McFarlane Brian and Marti McGaughey Sandy Brown and Kate ‘92 McGovern Ranne and Holly McIntyre Frances McKamey Marla McLaughlin Kevin and Kristin McMahan Arnold and Bernadette McPherson Brendan Gilbane and Loretta Meisburger-Gilbane Belem Mendoza Angelito and Teresita Mendoza Don and Kay Mennie Aaron and Irene Merz Susie Meyer Charles and Debra Miller George and Sylvia ‘86 Miller Andrew and Denise Mimura Gina Mina-Neal Ricardo and Aniana Miramontez Reuben and Waka Morales Catherine Moran ‘93 Martin Saldana and Guillermina Moreno Belinda Morrison Gordon and Teresa Mosteller Pamela Mueller Mark Murphy ‘74 Charles and Gina Myrick Jaime and Joyce Navarro Richard and Amy Nelson Lars and Stacey Neste Frank and Eva ‘78 Newman Lancer for Life

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Tuong Huynh and Bay Nguyen Hau and Tram Nguyen Tuan Nguyen Vivian Tuyen Nguyen Chuong and Thuy Nguyen Hai Nguyen and Diem Pham Nghia and Huong Nguyen Tom and Nancy Nibarger Peter and Claire Nichols Anthony ‘88 and Martha Nogales Nordstrom Shay O’Connell Henry and Mildred Ollee Meade Olney Mark and Janell Olson Jerome and Sharee Olson David and Jennifer O’Neal Mark and Lisa O’Neil Arthur ‘80 and Colleen O’Neill Erik and Katherine Ongstad Ma Cecilia Orendain Luis and Margaret Ortiz Jamal Hakimi and Sousan Oveisi Lance and Sarah Palmer Nelly Pancho Brian and Pamela Pare Patrick Haas and Jennifer Parker-Haas Gerald Pascual Philip Patrick Dominic and Christi Patsula Aires and Aleah Patulot Michael and Susan Pederson Paulette Penhollow and Olivia Squires Rico ‘80 and Dawn Peretti Jeff and Linette Peterson Eric Pettigrew Wendy Pham Debbie Phan Troy and Julie Phelps Physicians Insurance Kelli Picinich ‘89 Todd and Barbara Pieper Kevin Burket and Roxanne Pillo Rachel Porcaro John Quinn ‘81 Ibrahim and Janice Rahman Anne Ransom Sam and Shelby Reed Eileen Reynolds Bernard and Mary Rezny Michael Rhodes Francesca Richard Rose Richards Gregg Ridgeway and Sheila Cosgrove Peter and Heidi ‘80 Riedeman Jeffrey ‘77 and Patricia ‘83 Rockey Steven ‘74 and Kim Rockey John and Tracy Romano Lucas Morales and Maria Rosales Esperidion and Beverly Rosel Tim Ross Peter Howerton and Kristine Ruetter Keven and Lindsay Ruf John and Martha Ryland Vinh Sam ‘98 Mario Sanchez and Byung Kim Sanchez Michael ‘83 and Melody Sarkies Andreas and Cely ‘86 Sasanoff Florante and Maria-Theresa Saturno Frank ‘84 and Niccole Scandiffio Michael and Chariese Schirmer Armando and Ana Schoenecker Joe and Laura ‘98 Schomer Steve and Sonia Sciscente SeaTac Electric, Inc. Evan Sensenbrenner Doug and Renee Shadel CURRENT OR FORMER STAFF

David and Alice ‘90 Shepard Jessica Shockley Homer and Cindy Sianghio David and Liz Silke Chris Simmons and Lauren Koszarek Joseph and Anna Skillman Lucina R Slaughter Colleen Smith Melvina Smith Leanna Snider Rensler and Thida Snow Matthew and Davi Sobotta Aaron and Leah Soenke Ruona Juan and Lelyn Soto Derek Sparks Margaret Sparks-McLean Bernd Friedrich and Katya Spielberg Brian and Kari Steadman Thomas and Gretchen Stephens David and Jan Stephenson Michael DeVries and Christine ‘71 Stokes Donald and Kathleen Stoll Nino and Juvela Surbano Heather Swanson Mike and Julia Swienty Steve and Felicia Talbott Fred and Luningning Talmadge Ike and Jemina Tarabi Melissa Tarabochia ‘89 Martin and Karen Tarabochia Todd and Sarah Tatterson Chris Teppner Trux ‘77 and Lavonne Terkla Mark and Lehua Terrana ‘87 Stuart Hanney and Celia Thomas Nathan and Maritherese Thomas Craig and Shelly Thompson Philip and Jenifer Thornton Gayle Thorsen T-Mobile USA Inc. Leslie and Lynn Tolzin Tim and Catherine Trainor Hong Tran Long Nguyen and Michelle Tran Minh Tran and Anna Nguyen John and Angeli Trausch Rodrigo Trejo Curt and Kandice Trenary Fil and Lisa Tribble David ‘88 and Tara Turpen Robert and Tracey Umeda Umpqua Bank United Health Group Foundation Frank and Irene Utley John and Julie Vair Cristina Valerio Blaine and Jovita VanDerSnick Tevita and Paea Vaokakala Steve and Gina Varden William and Fay Varden Satish Varma Marco Loya and Mayra Vazquez Jeff and Tina Vert ‘72 David and Susan ‘71 Viniar David Vinson Victor and Courtney Voellger Steven and Lydia Voiland ‘85 Marybeth Voss Raymond ‘80 and Ulrika Wallitner Douglas and Susan Weber Ralph and Lisa Wells Wells Fargo Foundation Deena Werlech-Parker ‘82 Adam and Stacey Werner Thomas ‘88 and Noreen Wescott West Side Italian Civic Club

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Todd Monahan and Kari Weston Mark and Janine Wilhite Renee Willette Ola Williams-Oakes Jake and Beth Willis Brian and Anca Wilson Robert Wilson Sean and Keyunda Wilson David and Pamela Witkowski Jennifer Witsoe Joe and Melissa Witsoe Zekariase Woldselassie and Alem Telku Andrea Wood ‘87 Angus Wood John and Sally ‘81 Wright Robert and Erin Wright Ryan and Dawnette Yust Virgil and Marilou Zaragoza Peter Rinallo and Barbara Zbaracki Rinallo John and Dot Sander Ziegler Dick and Helen Zwaller Thomas and Mary Zwaller $5 - $99 Casey and Erin Aboudara Justin Ahn ‘10 Ink and Kelli Aleaga Pamela Artison Martin and Peggy Axtman Walter and Betty Baur Pat Besagno Michael ‘85 and Misty Blake Michele Blakley Terrence and Catherine Boyle Tony and Lucy Budde John Bui and Trinh Ho Arnel and Glenda Canlas Karen Cascio Check Done School Supply, LLC Becky Clark Robert and Lisa Clements Christopher Clifford Jac and Jacqueline ‘82 Cooper Rod and Peggy Cunningham Robin Elliott and Vicki Dallosto Denise Daubney-Lamp Joanna Davis Quintanilla Bernard McDonough and Elise DeGooyer Vince and Violeta Dela Cruz Judy Delismon ‘86 Dell Employee Engagement Fund Derek ‘88 and Angela Doell Bryce and Tammy Domingo John and Jody Doubek Lisa Dove Victor and Marcia Ducusin Harley and Lillian Engen Ursula Erdmann Anthony ‘92 and Kelly Etzkorn Donald and Augusta Gannon Grace Geiger Stephanie Gove Arthur and Ursula Gramaje Gerald and Patricia Guite Vince and Kathleen Gurnard Stan and Candace Haralson Patrick ‘80 and Amy Heier Veronica Hellar Robert and Felicia Hines Antonio and Josefina Hipolito Karen Holmes William and Marsha ‘74 Hoskins Ron Cabiles and Bridgett ‘98 Hughes Cabiles Tim and Desiree Hulse Bjorn ‘88 and Alison Jackson

Marvin and Margaret Jahnke Ramon and Lisa ‘83 Jandusay Charles and Lisa ‘81 Jensen Joseph Jensen Jennifer Jinka ‘98 Dino ‘82 and Anne ‘84 Josie Joey Kane ‘14 Matthew Klewin Frank ‘82 and Terri Koepping Aidan Kormanik Lee and Karen Kranz Peter and Jennifer Kuang The Kula Foundation Ryan and Katie Kyler Carlo and Barbara Leonetti Joseph and Karen ‘74 Long Daisy Lu Milan and Barbara Marcek Gina Martin ‘81 Gregg Martin Lynette McDowell Paul and Paula McMillen Gary and Anne ‘78 Mesick Paul and Therese ‘79 Michels Carla Millage ‘86 Scott and Nancy ‘78 Milton Dorothy Murphy Douglas ‘75 and Mary Nelson Richard and Vicki Nelson Michael and Rebecca Nuffer David and Dena Ochs John and Ann Penning Robert and Susan Petersen Julie Pilat ‘95 Henry and Renate Pott Michael and Margery Putman Charles and Rose Rangel Felix and Beth Reyes Laura Rhodes Susan Rimkus Michael and Lisa Ritscher Lori Roedell Bruce ‘78 Sadler and Ingelaurie Lisher Kitty Samuel Rose Santos Lajos and Julianna Sarkadi-Nagy Terry and Deborah Scanlan Craig and Susan Schilling Paul and Thu Huong Schwarz SellbackyourBook.com Theresa Shaw Marc Sheehan ‘92 Lindsay Smith Nick and Clare Spano John and Sherry ‘85 St. Luke Duane and Julia Stamper Brea Starmer ‘01 Robert and Margaret ‘73 Steenrod Louis Leon and Erika Stephens Doug Stokes Robert and Pearl Storino Bob and Mary ‘70 Swope Marcia Terry Aaron ‘91 and Denise Thom Marilyn Thompson Mark ‘77 and Carolann ‘78 Trautmann United Way of Central Indiana UnitedHealth Group Stephen and Yolanda van Ingen Cecil and Patricia Van Nostran Vector Group Ltd Daniel ‘92 and Laura Vornbrock Lisa Wadsack ‘75 Sharran Wallace Forrest and Molly Ward Tim and Shawna Westhoff George and Marilyn Wittrock

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Welcome home Lancers! To all of our alumni, families, students, community members and visitors who came out today to cheer on our Lancer football team and take part in Homecoming 2017 - thank you for helping us celebrate the past, present and future of Kennedy Catholic High School. Go Lancers! #bealancer

Junior James N., from St. Anthony grade school, participates in Peace and Justice Club, Link Crew, Search, golf and volunteers for the Special Olympics. #bealancer

Thank you to Kennedy Catholic alumnus Jim Caviezel ’87 for stopping by school today. Your faith is inspiring and encourages us to walk in the light of Christ! #bealancer

Freshmen Retreat last weekend was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time and resources to show our Freshmen class the value and meaning of our Lancer Family and to give them the opportunity to connect with each other and the mission of Kennedy Catholic! #bealancer

We were so honored to welcome UW Head Football Coach Chris Petersen and staff to Kennedy Catholic for a visit today.

Pictured here with Kennedy Catholic President Mike Prato, Head Football Coach Sheldon Cross and Athletic Director Sam Reed #bealancer

Today at 10:00am, students and staff joined together to pray for the 17 victims at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Directly following, students set 17 biodegradable dove balloons free as a symbol of solitude. #bealancer

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Inaugural Lancer Golf Classic Homecoming Mass Hall of Fame Homecoming Football Game Trick-or-Treat Open House Fall Play Arts and Crafts Fair Christmas Concert Booster Club Crab Feed Festival of Choirs Spring Musical KATCH Auction Easter Egg Hunt Grandparents Day Elementary Band Festival Baccalaureate Mass Graduation