Pirates Treasure

A Magazine for St. Marys High School alumni, families and friends spring/Summer 2013

In this issue
Campus News They Chose Science Class of 2013 3 5 8 SMHS Boettcher Scholar Winter and Spring Sports Class Notes 8 11 12

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President John Kraus Principal Michael Biondini 66 Dean of Students Dominic Luppino Vice President for Development Matt Walter Editor Lois Chance

From the President

his years theme, Catholic PassionAcademic Rigor, has been continuously

evidenced by students and faculty. A city-wide book drive sponsored by our

National Honor Society, new tutoring programs for elementary and middle school students, a juniors work as a medical missionary, retreats at every level, and the work of the student Philanthropy Club all demonstrate that ours is a Catholic school

focused on service. Science students recognized by the National Institutes of Health, two students offered Boettcher scholarships, millions in college scholarship offers, poetry and art awards, seven seniors recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Program, and superb Advanced Placement and ACT scores all demonstrate that ours is a College-Prep school focused on leadership. Building on successes, St. Marys has begun writing its next Strategic Plan. The core foci will be: 1) Reinforcing Catholicity, 2) Improving Infrastructure, 3) Developing Student Life, 4) Achieving Financial Stability, and 5) Building on Academic Excellence. During the next few months, in conjunction with our schools accreditation cycle, study groups will be submitting recommendations for each of these areas. This is an exciting process involving many constituents. The core question as we develop the

SMHS Board of Directors Chair Ky McCarty Vice Chair Tim Raskob 81 Secretary Patrice Tafolla Treasurer Greg Kraus Alumni Council President Jeffrey Hines 81 At Large members Rev. Larry Brennan Deacon Doug Flinn Debbie Hellman Tammy Kirk Cathy Kurata Tom Resman Andrew Tait

plan is What does God want St. Marys to be for His children? Recently, St. Marys convened a group to begin formalizing a plan for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education at St. Marys. Our students already perform well-above national averages in these areas; formalizing our goals and integrating the disciplines will only help to develop more interest and success. Our students must be innovative, self-motivated, logical-thinking, technologicallyliterate problem solvers. We as a school community, then, have to ensure our students have the right laboratories, experiences, and mentors to assist them on their journey. Inside this edition of the Pirates Treasure Magazine, you will marvel at the incredible successes of former and current students who have excelled in the sciences and you will celebrate with us the accomplishments of this years graduating class. If you like what you read, please let us know; if there is anything our team or I can do to improve St. Marys, please contact me directly. By Gods Graces,

On the cover: AP Biology students Sam Van Gampleare 13, Maria Font 13, and Colten Wolf 13 use the electronic microscopes purchased this year with funds from the Joslyn Trust. The Pirates Treasure Magazine is published twice a year. Letters, comments, and article submissions are always welcome. The SMHS Development Office may be contacted by mail at 2501 East Yampa St., Colorado Springs, CO 80909, by phone at 719-635-7540 ext. 38, or by email at mwalter@smhscs.org. Alumni notes and class notes may also be posted at the SMHS website www.smhscs.org. You can also find St. Marys High School on Facebook. Become a fan by going to https://www.facebook.com/ pages/St-Marys-High-School-Colorado-Springs-Colorado/58877258635 or Google St. Marys High School Colorado Springs+Facebook. To follow St. Marys on Twitter, go to http://twitter.com/SMHSColorado.

John C. Kraus, President SMHS

Cannon Wille 13 (left) spoke at the annual Gala about the value of his SMHS education and his appreciation for the dedication of AP Chemistry teacher Suzanne Tibbets (center) after President John Kraus (right) highlighted some student successes.

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On Campus
St. Marys AP Biology class was featured in the National Institute of Health publication, The Structures of Life, which features innovative ways of teaching biochemistry and genetics to students at various levels. One middle school, SMHS, and one college are highlighted in the publication. St. Marys AP Biology class was chosen for its participation in Foldit, an international computer simulation that attempts to predict the structure of a protein by taking advantage of peoples puzzle-solving intuitions in which researchers and now students can take part. The Structures of Life will be available on the NIH website. Two SMHS students, Kelly Heiniger 14 and Miranda Schene 14, ranked among the top 15 Colorado students in the 2013 American Schene 14 Chemical Society competition. The top 15 state scorers qualify to compete in the International Chemistry Olympiad.
Heiniger 14

In March the freshman theology classes, as the culmination of their Old Testament studies, toured the Mizel Museum in Denver where they learned about Jewish culture and dietary laws. They also visited the synagogue and completed a mandala art project. St. Marys National Honor Society organized and led a multi-school book drive, collecting books for local charities, including the Childrens Literacy Foundation, Teen Court, Bright Star Dream, Life Network, and Fostering Hope. Some books were also sent to alumni who are working at Teach for America and the I Have a Dream Foundation, to be given to students who dont have access to many books. NHS members went to each school to help the leadership in those schools organize their portion of the drive. Participating schools were Ave Maria, Corpus Christi, Divine Redeemer, Pauline Memorial, St. Peters, St. John Neumann in Pueblo, and Monument Academy. Throughout spring semester St. Marys National Honor Society and Spanish National Honor Society tutored elementary students. As many as 15 elementary and middle school

students attended the weekly tutoring sessions to get help with math, reading, or science. The students seemed to make progress, Kelly Gardner 13 said. They also learned to use time efficiently because they knew they only had an hour with us. Gardner, who organized the program, learned that it is important that students understand the reasons for homework. Her middle school students were more engaged in their distancetime graphing assignment after she explained that they would use these math skills in high school physics. The Carl W. and Carrie Mae Joslyn Charitable Trust awarded a grant last fall that enabled the school to purchase 12 microscopes, one digital microscope, two stereomicroscopes, a lab incubator, and a water bath that will be used in Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Ecology, and AP Biology. (continued on next page)

Alums Share Expertise

Current Legal Issues, a semester class for SMHS juniors and seniors taught by Greg Biondi, focuses on the latest issues and controversies facing the American legal system. After studying various points of view, students are asked to apply critical thinking skills and persuasive support for their views on a variety of legal issues. In March Patrick ORourke 88, vice president, university counsel, and secretary of the Board of Regents at the University of Colorado, spoke to the class about the gun control issues that were being debated in Colorado, focusing on gun control on college campuses. Erin Geiger 14 said that ORourke did such an excellent job of presenting both sides of the issue, she couldnt tell which side he favored. Colorado Attorney General John Suthers 70 spoke to the class about the death penalty. Jaclyn Drummond 14 said that Suthers brought up aspects of the issue she had never considered, and she appreciated the real world experiences he shared with the class. Having these alumni with their obvious real life experience in the legal field speak to the class added instant credibility to the topics, Biondi said. The students were enthusiastic about their visits, and so was I.

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On Campus (continued from previous page)

This school year The Good Sisters Trust made two grants to SMHSone to science and one for Spanish. The science department used their grant to purchase much needed lab supplies, including a hand-held Tesla coil for use in the electricity unit and a roller coaster, which is used in a unit on motion. The Spanish department purchased early reading Spanish books. In February Madie Hernez 13 and Frances Galgan 13 earned awards for their art work that was submitted to the Congressional 5 District art competition.

McCord Served SMHS in Many Roles

After a career as a musician and band director in the US Air Force, John McCord came to SMHS in 1985 to revitalize the band program. He had considered accepting a position as the band leader for the Ringling Brothers Circus, but after years of moving his family with the Air Force, he was ready to settle in one place. It wasnt long after his arrival at St. Marys that he also began teaching math, which he believes has a natural connection with music. Math teacher was the second of many hats McCord has worn during his 28-year tenure at SMHS. He has also served as girls soccer coach, dean of students, assistant principal, and principal. Many students recall being captivated by McCords wit in his summer geometry class while learning thought processes and problem solving that continues to serve them well. Most if not all of the foundation of my job can be accurately traced back to that one short summer in a long geometry class with a highly intelligent, sometimes sarcastic, silver-haired gentleman [McCord] pushing up his glasses in front of the class. I owe a lot of my intuitive thought and fundamental problem solving and reasoning to that class, Vic Elliot 92 said. Elliot sees a direct line between designing software and web applications that he does in his current job and the postulates and theorems (two things he hated more than lima beans and liver) that he learned that summer. One of McCords special memories of SMHS is the remarkable family feeling the school had in 1992 when it moved from the downtown campus to its present location. It was amazing, McCord recalls. Students, parents, alums, faculty, staff, and even people with no real relationship to the school helped. We had very little money, so moving lockers, books, labs, furniture, and equipment was mostly done with pickups. McCord was one of the people painting rooms and installing lockers as well as preparing for the 1992-93 school term. Colleagues recall his sense of humor and his calm, gracious demeanor during the transition. McCord, a man with myriad interests and talents, will now have more time to devote to composing music, painting, golfing, and spending time with his wife Kate, their children and grandchildren.

Madie Hernez 13

As they have done for the last eight years, SMHS AP Chemistry students served as judges for the Divine Redeemer Elementary School science fair. AP Chemistry instructor Suzanne Tibbets says that the AP students are effective judges Frances Galgan 13 because they remember what it was like to present their own science projects. For Kelly Heiniger 14 being a judge brought an understanding of how difficult it is to judge someones work. It was obvious that the DR kids knew their subjects, Heiniger said. In January Beth Cichon 13 joined five family members including her father Dr. Val Cichon and grandfather Dr. John Cichon on a medical mission to Beth Cichon 13 Hatti. In addition to working at a hospital with her family, Beth worked with children at an orphanage. Jennifer Sanchez 15 earned third place in the 2013 Academy Optimist Essay contest. Topic for this year was: How can I help my friends realize their values? Matthew Heery 15 won the St. Marys Poetry Out Loud competition and advanced to the state competition in Lakewood.
Jennifer Sanchez 13

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Pirates of Distinction

Alums Serve As Chief Medical Officers

3 Pirates Guide Hospital Physicians
named him one of Just as the AP Biology students pictured on the cover of this the best pediatric issue dont know how theyll use the mysteries of biology in cardiologists in Denver. their future, Patrick Faricy 65, Reginald Washington 66, Currently sitting in Sister Valeries chemistry class, and Joel Ernster 72, Washington is the listening to Sister Carolyns biology lectures, didnt know that Chief Medical Officer every day in their professions they would use what they were of the Rocky Mountain learning in their SMHS science Hospital for Children classes. But while in college, all in Denver, and he is three chose careers in medicine also a clinical professor and what theyd memorized for in the Department of high school tests became the Pediatrics at University Reginald Washington 66 basis of caring for patients. Today of Colorado Health each of them is also the chief Sciences Center. Although pediatric cardiologist and chief medical officer or chief of staff medical officer are very different jobs, Washington finds that at their hospital. each has its own rewards. Faricy practiced urology for Sister Georgettas Latin class was one of Ernsters most 30 years first in the air force and difficult classes at St. Marys. But it paid off at Regis University then in private practice before and at the University of Oklahoma medical school when he becoming Memorial Hospitals discovered it was easier to memorize medical terms which had Chief Medical Officer two years ago. Patrick Faricy 65 Latin roots. Ernster credits Sister Valerie and Sister Carolyn At St. Marys Faricy sang in a with his interest in science and medicine. He remembers his folk group with classmates Mel Perry and John Griebel, with high school classes as being challenging but not whom he stills stays in touch. I made a lot of overly intense. [St. Marys] definitely prepared good friends [at St. Marys] who Im still friends [Sister Valerie] had a big me for college, Ernster said. It provided a with today, Faricy said. Sister Valerie, his impact on my life. serious science education. Equally important, chemistry teacher, was one of Faricys mentors. Dr. Patrick Faricy he believes, are the lifelong friendships and the She was just a marvelous person. She had a big solid understanding of his Catholic faith that impact on my life. Even though St. Marys were established in high school. didnt have the fancy equipment many other Ernster, who has had an ENT practice in Colorado Springs schools had, Faricy believes he received a strong, well-rounded since 1986, is a partner in Colorado Ear Nose Throat and education. He also said that the religious foundation at St. Allergy practice and also is currently serving a two-year term Marys was something he could not have gotten anywhere else. as chief of medical Washington confesses to not having been the best student in staff and Penrose St. high school even though he knew he wanted to be a doctor. Not Francis Hospital. In all the nuns thought Washington was college material. I had this position he is lots of fun [in high school], Washington said. But then he met the lead physician two people who changed his life. Sister Valerie ignited in me a representing the staff passion for science that I didnt know I had, he said. And Chet of 280 doctors. Foster told me not to listen to the people who said I shouldnt Ernster has served go to college. Those two people took me from focusing on fun to on the SMHS board realizing that there was more to life than having fun. of directors, and he Washington became a pediatric cardiologist working with and his wife Jan are kids, mostly newborns with severe heart problems. He has the parents of three served on numerous boards, published in medical journal, and SMHS alums, Nick was once considered as a possible nominee for Surgeon General 03, Mark 06, and of the United States. In 1995 he was chosen as Physician of Johnny 09. the Year by the National American Heart Association, and in 2004 he was named Cardiologist of the Year by The Healthcare Company. For the past eleven years 5280 magazine has Joel Ernster 72 (left) 5

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These Pirates Chose Science

For some students, their science class is just an hour to get through each day. But for many others, those science classes are the highlight of the day. They find their interest or even passion in the mysteries of the periodic table, the miracles of plant and animal life, or the certainties of physical interactions. I always wanted to know how things worked, Matt Holecek 92 said. In high school I figured out that my interest was in math and science, so I decided to pursue those at Colorado School of Mines. SMHS provided a great base in math and science and the AP courses certainly got me ready for an intense college experience studying. He especially remembers Mr. Cerises math classes. He knew his stuff and had a way of making even higher math entertaining. After a few classes at Mines, Holecek realized that engineering was his passion. Since 1996 Holecek has worked in the oil industry, first as an engineer, and after earning an MBA, he has used his business and engineering expertise as Director of Business Development for Buckeye Partners, LP in Houston, Texas.
[Mr. Cerise]. . .had a way of making even higher math entertaining. Matt Holecek 92
Kathy Hanshews Anatomy and Physiology lab gives students hands-on biology experience.

For Kathy Yadrick 66 inspiration to pursue a career in science began in Sr. Valeries chemistry class. She inspired me to major in chemistry at Michigan State University, Yadrick said. During college Yadrick modified her career path to nutrition, which involves chemistry. Yadrick is a nutrition professor and administrator at the University of Southern Mississippi. We educate young men and women to become dietitians and nutrition professionals, disciplines that depend heavily on chemistry and biology. Yadrick is grateful for the solid college preparation she received at SMHS as well as the foundation to become involved with the Michigan State Catholic community, and then to work in community nutrition services with WIC and elderly nutrition programs before joining academia. I love my job, said Jessie Driller 04 DPT. He earned a doctorate in physical therapy at Regis University

in Denver, and since August he has been a physical therapist at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, Texas. Driller felt very prepared for his college science courses. Both Mr. Rogers and Ms. Hanshew made their classes fun and they engaged us [students], Driller said. Anatomy & Physiology was a favorite class because of the hands-on aspect and learning the amazing way the human body works. Maribeth Cloud 07 received her DPT from Creighton in May. Her interest in physical therapy was spurred during rehab for a stress fracture during her sophomore track season, and she echoed other alums in lauding her science preparation at SMHS. When it came time to choose a college, Creightons emphasis on living ones faith through community service like that at SMHS, appealed to Cloud. Her college community

Maribeth Cloud 07 in the Dominican Republic.

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S MH S a l u m n i c a n b e f o u n d t h r o u g h o u t t h e w o r l d i n c a r e e r s t h at f o c u s o n sc i e n c e

service culminated in April when she served with a Creighton medical mission in rural areas of the Dominican Republic. Like many students in high school, Lauren Lujan 05 knew she liked science, animals, and being outdoors but didnt know what field to pursue. Like others, she found Mr. Rogers and Ms. Hanshews science classes interesting and challenging. At Colorado State University she majored in Wildlife Biology. Lauren works for Colorado Parks and Wildlife as a park ranger at Chatfield State Park, a water-based recreation area, in Littleton. Every day of her job is different, and Lujan likes that. One day I might present a nature program to a school group and a few minutes later drive to a medical call. All this is a part of her job which is to keep

people safe while teaching them how to conserve and preserve resources for future generations. Lujan believes that while her SMHS science classes were valuable, the rest of her SMHS academic education was also important. I learned to write clearly and concisely, and that has been really helpful in the law enforcement part of my job. Reports have to be wellwritten in case they are used in the justice system.

. . .not a day goes by that I dont think of Mr. G as Im teaching chemistry. Dave OSullivan 82

For Kathy Shook Grall 93 a high school summer job at a pharmacy combined with Mr. Rogers enthusiasm for chemistry led her to a doctorate in pharmacology after earning a biology degree at UCCS. I really enjoy my job, she said. I especially like it when patients come back and tell me that they are doing well.

As park ranger Lujan coalesces her enjoyment of being outdoors with her interest in science.

Dave OSullivan 82 worked as a CPA before his latent enjoyment of science surfaced. For the last twelve years he has taught Chemistry and AP Calculus AB at St. Johns Country Day School in Orange Park, Florida. I had wonderful science teachers at St. MarysMr. Kelly for biology, Mr. Guariello for chemistry, and Mr. Wolf for Physics, OSullivan said. I still vividly remember dissections in Mr. Kellys class: earthworm, perch, frog, and fetal pig. And probably not a day goes by that I dont think of Mr. G as Im teaching chemistry. But for Sullivan, high school was about more than academics. SMHS taught me to care for and love others. The staffs loving example helped me see that the more you help others, the more rewarding life will be. Now that Im a teacher, I understand what my teachers did for me.

I was always interested in science and thanks to high school chemistry, I was able to keep my head above water in college organic chemistry, said Charlie Lawton 01, an environmental scientist who is currently a contractor for the Department of Defense working on building a solar array in southern New Mexico. St. Marys did a fantastic job of making me a scientist who can write and speak coherently and knows a little bit about religion (thanks, Mr. Dolan) and literature (thanks, Mr. Will). Hundreds of SMHS graduates have gone on to successful science careers using the knowledge they learned in chemistry, science, or biology as the first stepping stone in their careers. That SMHS has done this with limited resources is remarkable and a tribute to the teachers who challenged and inspired their students.

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St. Marys Class of 2013

The 89 members of St. Marys class of 2013 gave over 10,000 hours of community service to organizations throughout Colorado Springs, continued Pirate spirit, excelled in sports, achieved academic excellence, and earned over $9.7 million (a school record) in scholarship offers. Class retreats, Masses, pep rallies, proms, and homecoming bon fires are memories they will carry with them as they go to colleges from New Hampshire to California and then to careers that may not yet even exist. They leave with the same SMHS foundation the alums featured in this issue recall as important in their lifefaith, friends, and a solid academic background.

Cloud Is Eighth Boettcher Scholar

Ben Cloud, St. Marys eighth Boettcher Scholar, has myriad interests. He was co-captain of the golf team. He played club and varsity basketball, his favorite sport. He also likes to hike, snowboard, and bike. Since Cloud was seven, hes played the piano and has competed in piano competitions. During all four years of high school he has been involved in student leadership and was student senate treasurer this year. From his dad he learned how to maintain and repair his car and discovered a love of mechanical endeavors. As an underclassman, he chose to do community service at Teen Court and found it so rewarding and challenging that he has volunteered over 350 hours to the program serving in roles from teen court attorney to president of the student advisory committee. Boettcher Scholars receive a full scholarship to any school in Colorado. Cloud has chosen to major in mechanical engineering at the University of Colorado in Boulder, where he will also be in the Presidents Leadership Class. As grateful as Ben is for this financial reward, he is even more excited about becoming a part of the Boettcher community. This scholarship means so much more than just money. Im honored to be part of the Boettcher family, the Boettcher network. I truly feel blessed to be surrounded by so many talented and kindhearted people. I believe they will help me achieve my goals, while reminding me to always give back to others, Cloud explained. Senior Paulina Menichiello was also offered a Boettcher Scholarship, marking the first time in recent memory that two SMHS seniors were selected for this illustrious award. Menichiello declined the scholarship, electing instead to attend St. Louis University.

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photo courtesy Diane Torrence

photo courtesy Diane Torrence

Jake Edward Bagnas

Pikes Peak Community College Loyola University Chicago University of St. Thomas Augustana College Pennsylvania State University University of Colorado at Colorado Springs University of Tulsa

Joshua Andrew McCarty

Creighton University

Joseph Regis Baldauff Mackenzie Ann Barta Taylor Ann Boyer

Sean Patrick McGunigal Carina Daniela Medina

Carroll College

University of Oklahoma, National Merit Finalist University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

Charlotte Marie-Josephe Meert Paulina Marie Menichiello

Saint Louis University

Laura Lynn Broerman Kyle Bunecke

Kuran Francis Mital

University of Notre Dame University of Colorado at Boulder University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Valedictorian, Worcester Polytechnic Institute University of Kentucky

Sierra Anne Burnett Leah Michelle Butler

Pikes Peak Community College Washington University in St. Louis Colorado Christian University Regis University

Jacob Brady Morales

Jazmin Nichole Munoz

Colton Gregory Calendrella Jacob Charles Calhoun

Steven Michael Murphy

Annemarie Rose Nicieza Anthony James Niles Nicole Katlin Niles

Colorado State University, Pueblo Colorado State University Gonzaga University Undecided

Mark Allen Chamberlain

Stephen Murphy, the SMHS 2013 valedictorian, will major in engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, MA. Sarah Tafolla is the salutatorian, and she will attend the University of Dallas.

Elizabeth Anne Cichon Benjamin Cipoletti

John Carroll College

University of Notre Dame

Daniel Scott Padrnos Michael Richard Paquelet Cristina Ashly Pollock Landes Brice Rangel
Becker College University of Colorado at Colorado Springs United States Military Academy Prep School

Benjamin Wagner Cloud Samuel Paul Condon

DePaul University Undecided

Boettcher Scholar, University of Colorado at Boulder

Ashley 76 returns to speak to Class of 2013

The class of 2013 chose Matt Ashley 76 as their graduation speaker. Ashley brought a wealth of experience to the graduating seniors. He spoke to them about Christian hope, which is on a different plane from optimism and pessimism. That is what Catholic education is meant to give, whether you are at St. Marys High School or Notre Dame, he told the seniors. It means looking with open eyes very clearly and analytically at the many challenges we face in the world and facing those challenges in the hope that passes through the cross and energizes courageous and effective action. He charged the class of 2013 with continuing to cultivate this hope and the peace and joy that comes with it, even though it wont be free of suffering. Matts life journey after SMHS took him first to the University of Colorado Boulder and St. Louis University where he graduated with a double major in philosophy and physics. After a stint teaching at Regis Jesuit High School in Denver, Ashley earned a Masters in theology at the Jesuit School of Theology in Boston and then a PhD in theology at the University of Chicago. Since 1993 he has been in the theology department at Notre Dame, serving on the faculty, and for the last three years as the Chair of the theology department. I am blessed to be at Notre Dame where I can teach and write about politics, Christian spirituality, and science and religion, Ashley said. Ashley, who professes to having been a less than stellar track athlete in high school, still runs 20-25 miles per week. Id like to tell Coach Rosing that his tolerance helped me develop a life-long habit of exercise, Ashley commented. As much as he likes Notre Dame, Ashley misses the mountains and gets back to Colorado during the summers as often as he can.
Matt Ashley 76
photo courtesy Notre Dame

Conor McFadden Dornan Logan Robert Elliott

Benedictine College

Trevor Alexander Read Amy Elizabeth Resman Nicholas Sylvester Ries

Norwich University University of Colorado at Boulder

Austin James Ellis

Montana State University Colorado School of Mines Loras College

Jacob Daniel Emmel

Aleah Lynne Erenberger Peijie Fang

University of Oklahoma University of Dallas

Teaja Rena Rivera

Trinidad State Junior College University of Colorado at Colorado Springs University of Colorado at Colorado Springs University of Northern Colorado Pikes Peak Community College Loras College

Aialaina Cozata Salani Eric Samuel Sangueza Zoria Caitlin Sankey Levi Joseph Shirley

Gabriella Nicole Florek Maria Elena Font

Undecided Franciscan University of Steubenville

Dennis Jacob-Ryan Fox Frances Jayne Galgan Kelly Lynn Gardner Heather Marie Gill
University of Oklahoma University of San Diego University of Colorado at Colorado Springs College of St. Benedict

Taylor James Sjobakken Erika Lynn Slominski Ty Card Smith

Gonzaga University United States Air Force Gonzaga University Pikes Peak Community College

Meghan Elizabeth Harder Ryan Michael Hemann

University of Colorado at Boulder United States Air Force

Robert James Specht

Hanna Jane Stockelman Bria Maree Sweeney

Northwestern College Salutatorian, University of Dallas Gonzaga University Undecided

Morganna Corrine Hennessey Madison Rose Hernez Hunter Lane Holmes

Colorado State University Texas Christian University Fort Hays State University Undecided

Sarah Jacqueline Tafolla Sarah Elaine Tentschert Alexander Paul Thomas Aidan Thomas Tiernan

Vienna Marie Impastato Ryan Craig Jackson Adam Michael Jung John Dennis Kater

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Colorado State University, Pueblo Colorado State University Creighton University

Curtis Alexander Torrence Nicholas Quintana Ulfers

University of Colorado at Boulder Colorado School of Mines Colorado State University Benedictine College

Alexandra Rose Krause

Samuel David VanGampleare Luis Humberto Villarreal, Jr. Laura Anne Wallace
Pikes Peak Community College University of Colorado at Colorado Springs University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Undecided

Theresa Marie Lachiewicz Jessica Elizabeth Leckey

University of Calgary University of Iowa Marquette University University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

Elaura Oksana Lilienthal Zhiyuan Lou

Emily Anne Whitelaw

Mitchell Dominique Wilkins Cannon Bay Wille

Dartmouth College Marquette University University of Northern Colorado Pennsylvania State University Harrisburg

Vanessa Jane Martin-Wegryn Connor Jack Mason

Western State Colorado University Marquette University

Colten Patrick Wolf

Joseph William McAdams

Michael Taylor Zentz Xizi Zhang

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Class of 2013

Senior class officers were (from left) Sam Condon, Cannon Wille, John Kater, and Hannah Stockelman.

Prom king and queen were Meghan Harder and Hunter Holmes.

Student Senate officers were (from left) Colton Calandrella, Sarah Tafolla, Paulina Menichiello, and Ben Cloud.

The class chose Ty Smith and Paulina Menichiello as Senior Mass speakers.

Latimer Leaves Legacy of Integrity

Pirate Athletic Director Edward Latimer has retired after a 23-year tenure at St. Marys. After a career in the air force, Latimer, an award-winning runner since his high school days, began coaching the Pirate track team in 1990 and joined the faculty as a history teacher in 1994. He has also served as Dean of Students, student senate advisor, and cross country coach. Two years ago Latimer fulfilled one of his goals when he organized the Pirate Athletic Hall of Fame and the ceremonies honoring the inductees. More important than Coach Latimers jobs and titles is the positive influence he has had on so many young men and women. He was a mentor and role model, and his calm demeanor and courtesy showed his students and team members what it means to be a gentleman. Coach Latimer was always patient and encouraging, said Stefan Von Campe 93, who was a Pirate long and high jumper and also ran sprints, relays, and hurdles. He understood an athletes strengths and was able to help him utilize that to become better. He was a wonderful coach.

1992 State Track 2nd place team From left: Joe Serio, Donald LaLonde (exchange student), Stephan VonCampe 93, Coach Latimer, Pat Dunn: kneeling: Brandon Miller, Vic Elliot 92, Johnny Preyer

Coach Latimer taught me how to lead by example, Vic Elliot 92 said. Many times I wanted to give up in life and be satisfied with second place, but he taught me that if your legs begin to tire, go to your arms, and when they both give out, go to your heart. You have to hate to lose more than the other guy wants to win. Coach Latimer filled me with confidence in myself and the knowledge of who I am and what I can accomplish if I just wont let myself lose. I love the guy. Coach Latimer lives a life beyond reproach. said Ozzie Grenardo 91. He was understanding and listened to us. He cared for each individual beyond the track. He was and is a father figure to many students, including me. 10

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Sports

Girls Basketball Team Takes 2nd at State

After state tournament victories in CSUs Moby Gym against Centauri (31-19) and Kent Denver (37-31), the SMHS Girls basketball team lost a heartbreaker to Holy Family 53-48 in a hard-fought double-overtime championship game to earn second place in the 3-A State Tournament. Their season record was 23-5 and their Tri-Peaks record was 11-2. Gabi Florek 13 was named to the Denver Post All State 1st team. Emily Whitelaw 13 received All-State honorable mention.

Boys Basketball
The Pirate Mens basketball team finished the season with an 11-9 overall record and a 9-5 Tri-Peaks East League record. Leading scorer for the season was Daniel Padrnos 13 with 16.1 points per game, while Josh McCarty 13 lead the team in assists and steals and Hunter Holmes 13 was the leading rebounder.

division. Wille was named to the Tri Peaks League 1st team and Keane received honorable mention. The future looks bright for the small team as they lose only two members to graduation, and all seven members of the team won at least 7 matches during the season. Josh

Alejandro 16 won 19 matches and was

also a Tri Peaks League team honorable mention wrestler.

and their playoff picture looks hopeful. The girls tennis team, which has seven seniors, did well in spite of some meets in very chilly weather. Boys lacrosse, which continues to gain popularity, has over 40 boys on the team and hopes to have its second consecutive winning season. For more Pirate sports news, check out smhscs.org. The track team has at least one member who is a likely state qualifier.

Cheerleading Third in State

Pirate Cheerleaders capped a successful competitive season with third place at the 3A State Championships competing against 24 other cheer teams.

Swimming
Megan Harder 13 and Amy Resman 13 led
the swim team this year. One highlight for the team was placing fourth at the Hornet Invitational. Harder qualified for State in freestyle and made it to the finals.The 200 freestyle relay team just missed qualifying for State.

College Signings
Eleven Pirates will continue their sports careers in college. They are: Meghan Harder, Laura Broerman, Emily Whitelaw, Trevor Read, Bria Sweeney, Logan Elliot, Gabi Florek, Cannon Wille, Jacob Calhoun, Teja Rivera, and Ben Cipoletti.

Spring Sports
Cold, snowy weather has plagued springs sports teamssnow, wind, rain, cancellations, and changing venues have been the norm. In spite of that, at PTM press time the girls soccer team is having a winning season and looking to be a factor in the state playoffs. The baseball team is also having a successful season

Wrestling
For the first time in five years, Pirate wrestlers qualified for StateCannon Wille 13 in the 195 class and Miles Keane 14 in the heavyweight class. Both finished in the top 8 of their weight

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. . . . . . . . . . 1950-1979. . . . . . . . . . . . . In April Chuck Murphy 54 received the 2013 University of Colorado Colorado Springs College of Business Lifetime Entrepreneurship Award. Jean King Turano 60 and her husband Donald are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary this June. They have three children and eight grandchildren. It was 50 years ago (May 16, 1963) that Richard Nick Nickelson 60 was one of the three navy frogmen who placed the flotation collar on the Faith 7 Mercury Capsule, the 6th and last Mercury space shot, when it splashed down in the Pacific Ocean. Nickelson is on the right standing on the flotation collar. Cindy Ewart Milton 71 resides in an assisted living facility near her daughter in South Jordan, Utah, where she is recovering from a stroke she suffered in November, 2012. Prior to her stroke, she enjoyed volunteering at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo where she was a docent. Becky Mudd 75, who is a professional artist, recently relocated to Pueblo, CO from Denver. Shed like to reconnect with members of the Class of 75. Roger Hadiz 77 has published a book Baseball in Colorado Springs. The book contains photos of Colorado Springs baseball teams from 1874 to the current Sky Sox team. The last chapter is about baseball hall of famer Rich Goose Gossage. For 20 years Hadix has played vintage baseball, which uses 1860s rules and old style uniforms featuring knickers and bowties but no gloves. . . . . . . . . . . 1980-1999. . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian Murphy 80 recently changed careers after more than 15 years in the insurance industry. After returning to school at Newman University to earn a Masters degree in social work in May 2012, he is now a licensed social worker with the Department of Veterans Affairs where he works as a Readjustment Counseling Therapist, 12 counseling combat veterans. He and his wife Sandy Hoelting Murphy 83 live in Colorado Springs and celebrated 25 years of marriage last August. Mike Wisneski 82 is the 2013 American Institute of Architects Colorado Component president. Mike has his own firm, Michael Wisneski, AIA Architect, in Denver. Clare Brewer Oldham 96 and her husband Vern are the parents of Jed David born March 13, 2013. They reside in Covina, CA. Maggie Green Ham 98, her husband Alex and their four sons recently moved to Washington DC where he is stationed with the USAF. . . . . . . . . . . . 2000-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jon Caughlin 01 and his wife Marrne live on a ranch near Glenwood Springs, CO. Jon is a journeyman lineman for the city of Glenwood Springs. Megan Fitzgibbons 01 and her husband live in Perth, Western Australia, where she works as a librarian in the Law Library at the University of Western Australia and her husband is a librarian at Edith Cowan University. Matt Chavez 02 and his wife Angelinas daughter Emilia Llani was born February 19, 2013. They live in Colorado Springs where Matt is a mechanical engineer and works for Kinder Morgan, Inc. in the natural gas pipeline division. Aaron McLaughlin 03 and his wife Lauren live in Los Angeles, CA. They have a one year-old son Jackson. Aaron works at SeaMount Financial Planning and is studying to be a Certified Financial Planner. Michelle Chavez Moore 03 and her husband Scott welcomed son Kayden Ward on April 17, 2013. They live in Delta, CO, where they both teach at Lincoln Elementary School. Adam Pike 02 lives in Colorado Springs and works for Excelis. Carlos Aguirre 03 graduated from the Marines Basic School and is a 2nd Lieutenant in flight school in Pensacola, FL. Christina Ruffini 03 is a producer for the CBS Evening News. She lives in Washington, D.C.but reports all over the world,from Haiti to Lebanon. She is also a published author. Rudi Molet Wolfe 04 and her husband Zac have moved to Jefferson City, MO, where Zac works in ministry and Rudi is in education. Anna Jackson 05, after earning her BA in Criminal Justice, earned her Masters degree in Organizational Management

photo courtesy Stephan Driscoll

From the Archives

Who can help us identify the people in this picture? Are you in it? Who are the sisters? Where are these people were going? What year was it taken? This is another black and white picture in the archives with no notation. If you can identify when it was taken or any of the people in it, please email lchance@smhscs.org or mwalter@smhscs.org.
Thanks to everyone who helped us identify people in the archive picture in last issue. As several of you indicated, it was in the 1965 yearbook, but no names were listed. Consensus is that it was the yearbook staff. The teacher was Thomas McCeney. From the left: Angela Barbaric, Eileen Riveral, Chris (or perhaps his twin Kevin) Ryan, Barbara Holper, Jo Besseghini, Judy Butler; kneeling on the left: Rosemary Schumer, Marda Zuege; front standing: Richard Carlson, Susan Papish, Michael Atwell; standing further back: Betty Ross, Donna Rose, Pam Greer; kneeling on the right Peggy Ladron, Joyce Kontny.

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Greg Kelly 74 was appointed by Pope Benedict XVI as a Chaplain to His Holiness and received the title of Monsignor effective February 1, 2013. Monsignor Kelly has served the Diocese of Dallas since his ordination in 1982. Kelly served as associate pastor of All Saints Church from 1982-1986, Chaplain of University of Dallas from 1986-1996, and as founding pastor of Saint Gabriel Parish in McKinney, Texas, from 1996-2008. At the time of his recent appointment, he was the Vicar for Clergy of the Diocese of Dallas. He will continue to serve in Dallas diocese. Colleen Carroll Campbell 92 and her husband and their three children moved this spring to Washington, D.C. where Colleen, beginning this July, will anchor a new international television newscast for EWTN, the worlds

largest religious media network. The show,EWTN News Nightly with Colleen Carroll Campbell, brings mainstream news and commentary from a Catholic perspective to viewers across America and the English-speaking world. It will be broadcast live each weeknight from EWTNs new TV studios on Capitol Hill. EWTN viewers got a preview of the new show during the papal conclave, when Colleen traveled to Rome to anchor the networks live coverage of the election and installation of Pope Francis. In addition to her work for EWTN, Colleen writes a regular column forAmericamagazine, appears as acommentator on such networks as CNN, PBS, NPR and FOX News, and blogs for such outlets asThe New York TimesandWashington Post.Her newest book, My Sisters the Saints: A Spiritual Memoir is a spiritual autobiography in which Campbell demonstrates the modern relevance of saints such as Teresa of Avila and Therese of Lisieux in her own quest to find personal fulfillment and professional success while dealing with her beloved fathers descent into Alzheimers. It recently wona Christopher Award, a national honor used to recognize media that affirm the highest values of the hu-

man spirit. In May, she received an honorary doctorate from Franciscan University of Steubenville, where she served as commencement speaker. In February Franz Hardy 92, who is a partner at Gordon & Rees LLP in Denver, was honored with the Richard Marden Davis Award, which is given annually to a Denver lawyer under the age of 40 who combines excellence as a lawyer with creative civic, cultural, educational, and charitable leadership as to best exemplify the character and promise of Richard Marden Davis at that state of his career. Hardy is president of the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Colorado, a member of the Board of Directors for the Center for Legal Inclusiveness, and a member of the University of Colorado Law School Alumni Board. Additionally, Hardy focuses on giving back by organizing the annual Keys to Success program featuring advice and guidance from a panel of prominent Colorado lawyers in both public and private practice to assist law students in determining their career path.

with a Sports emphasis. She lives in Denver and works at the Jefferson Hills Residential Youth Detention Center. Charles Hatsell 05is a research engineer at NASAs Ames Research Center doing nanosatellite mission design and development. He lives in Mountain View, CA. In November 2012 Alex Jung 04 was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the US Army as a nurse. This spring he completed officer training and is now stationed at Fort Sill in Lawton, OK. Will Gohl 06 and Megan McLaughlin were married

December 1, 2012 in Estes Park, CO. They reside in Denver. Sean Crane 06 graduated from CSU in May with a degree in Animal and Equine Science. Jillian Chou 06 finished working for Teach for America in June, 2012, where she taught high school chemistry in Baltimore and received her MS in education from Johns Hopkins. She is now in her first year of law school at the University of Southern California where she received the Michael Sullivan Award. Genevieve Skinner 07 earned her Bachelor Degree in History (for Secondary Education) in May 2012and her MastersDegree in Linguistically

Diverse Education in December 2012, both at the University of Northern Colorado. Shenow teaches first and second grade English as a Foreign Language at the Al Hekma International School in Doha, Qatar. Joey Ruffini 07 graduated from UCCS in May. Lane Carter 08 is an aerial sensor operator for Network Mapping, Inc. where he does high resolution mapping nationally and internationally. He lives in Reno, NV. Erin Udell 08 became part of a Pulitzer Prize-winning news staff this year when The Denver Post was announced as a winner for its breaking news (continued on next page) 13

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(continued from previous page) departments with the Colorado Springs Fire Department. He and Jeremy Taylor 09 worked on the Waldo Canyon Fire last summer. Julia Harris 09 graduated in May from Saint Marys College in Notre Dame, IN, with a double major in English Literature and English Writing. Last summer she did an internship with a public relations firm in Chicago. Julia has received a full tuition scholarship for the Notre Dame Master of Fine Arts Program in Creative Writing (Poetry) and will begin the two-year program this fall. Naomi Will 09 graduated in May from Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, CA with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. Amanda Schell 09 graduated from Regis University in May with a degree in nursing. In May Lisa Worsham 09 graduated from the United States Naval Academy. Last fall she visited SMHS in connection with the academys admission program. Lisa will be serving on an air craft carrier this fall. Dan McLaughlin 10 is studying Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management at Pikes Peak Community College. Sara Otteson 10 is a student at University of Central Oklahoma majoring in Forensic Science and Studio Art. In May Sarah Palma 10 spent two weeks in the Ukraine doing mission work with the Fellowship of Catholic University students (FOCUS). Jenny Woodrum 11s daughter Willow Jean Hasling was born Nov 16, 2012.

coverage of the July 20 Aurora theater shooting. The papers coverage of the massacre also won a Scripps Howard Award and an award for the best journalism of 2012 from the American Society of News Editors. Udell was a summer intern on the Posts city desk and now works as a newspaper reporter in Fort Collins. Carly Cloud 09 is a senior at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, TX and will receive her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in December 2013. In May Burton Crosby 09 graduated from Colorado State University with a degree in Communication Studies and a minor in Diversity in Law. While in college he had internships in the Public Information and Community Outreach

Former Faculty
The Sisters of Loreto 200 Jubilee exhibit, which was at the Denver Public Library, has moved to the El Pueblo History Museum, 301 North Union Avenue, Pueblo. The exhibit, which will be open until the end of July, highlights St. Marys High School and nine other schools still in operation that the sisters established. Last fall 86-year-old John Gagliardi, former SMHS football, basketball, and baseball coach, retired as head coach at St. Johns College in Minnesota. At the time of his retirement Gagliardi, who had been a collegiate coach for 64 years, was the all-time winningest college football coach for all classifications. His coaching career at St. Marys began when he enrolled at Colorado College for his junior and senior years (1947-48 and 1948-49). He coached Pirate football, basketball, 14

and baseball for two years where he fielded competitive and successful teams before becoming the head football coach at Carroll College in Helena, Montana. Former English teacher Lois Chance has published a book A Doctors Journey From Czarist Russia to Communist Poland. It is historical fiction.

Dick OKeefe 54 passed away September 13, 2012. He lived in Grand Junction and is survived by his wife Bunny Strauch OKeefe 56, five children, twelve grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren. Sally Roetzel Lanagan 63 passed away February 1, 2012, in Concord, MA. She graduated from the University of Colorado and had lived in Concord for almost 30 years where she was active in many community organizations. She is survived by her husband Mike, whom she met when she was a high school senior, and two sons. Richard L. Plush 63 passed away February 18, 2013. He was a Colorado Springs Utilities employee for over 40 years. Survivors include his wife Donna, sons, and daughter, and his brothers Glenn 51 and Tom 53. Roberta Lee Martinez Grove 69 passed away March 4, 2013. She lived in Craig, CO. Roberta is survived by her husband Mark, three children, and six siblings. Chester Francis Chet Kurtz 71 passed away February 15, 2013, in Minnesota.

In Memoriam
Father Bob Mann, SMHS chaplain and golf coach in the late 1970s and 1980s, passed away March 19, 2013. After he retired, Fr. Mann moved to Sun City, AZ, and joined the staff at Our Lady of Lords Parish as an assistant and said Mass frequently. In Sun City he continued his friendship with former SMHS librarian Audrey Lange and her husband Marvin. Virginia Ginny Nichols 51 passed away on September 6, 2012. Robert Milton Irion 52 passed away on December 15, 2012, in Booneville, MS. Bob was the president of his class and likely responsible for the class motto: Certe Festivities or Yea Party! He was known for his sharp wit and kindness.

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A Letter to the SMHS Community from the 2013 Gala Co-Chairs

Dear SMHS Family, 282 guests enjoyed an evening of fine food, fun (highlighted by Monsignor Jaeger taking a pie in the face for $1,000), and even a little fellowship at our 2013 Gala - Masquerade. We are proud to report that it was another successful event for the school. The Gala grossed $139,632 while the Raffle brought in $69,620. After expenses for both, of which $20,000 constituted prizes for the Raffle, the net contribution to the school was $162,473. This contribution includes $54,650 from the special appeal to provide financial aid to families for whom a St. Marys education would not otherwise be possible. Raffle winners included alumnus Ralph Layman 64 who won 1st prize, alumnus Josh Whitelaw 08 who won 2nd prize, and current parent Sarah Zill who won 3rd prize. We are humbled by the generosity of the many volunteers, donors, advertisers, underwriters and attendees whose participation in these two events made these results possible. Their efforts have ensured that St. Marys will continue its mission of combining Catholic Passion and Academic Rigor. We give special thanks to Sarah Tafolla 13 and Cannon Wille 13 for their beautifully moving speeches about the difference that SMHS has made in their lives and the lives of their classmates. Thank you again for your support of St. Marys High School and for making a difference in the lives of our students. Please mark your calendar for next years event, tentatively scheduled for Saturday, April 12, 2014. In Christ, Nichole Munoz & Brenda Soto

S T. MA R Y S HIGH SCHOOL 2012-2013 ANNUAL FUND

The Annual Fund at St. Marys High School is the endorsement of the Schools mission by people who value the importance of affordable Catholic, college preparatory education for Southern Colorado. The Annual Fund supports all facets of student life at St. Marys, from academics, to athletics, to the arts. Our goal for the 20122013 Annual Fund is to generate $370,000 by June 30, 2013. Your Annual Fund gift will make a difference in the lives of 330 current St. Marys students and their families, and it will honor our rich tradition, helping secure the future for generations of Pirates to come. Make your gift to St. Marys today by using the remittance envelope in this magazine or by giving online at www.smhscs.org.

2013 GALA UNDERWRITERS

GOLD
 Diocese of Colorado Springs El Pomar Foundation

PIRATE PARENT
 Art C. Klein Construction, Inc. BiggsKofford  Hollowbrook Family Dentistry  Peak Vista Family Dentistry , P.C.

SILVER
Merrill Lynch

BRONZE
Heuser & Heuser, LLP  Hoelting & Company, Inc.  NorWood Development Group Phil Long Dealerships  Physician Anesthesia of Pueblo Solubit Inc.  St. Marys Catholic Education Foundation TeamLogicIT  The Colorado Springs Flea Market The Faricy Boys Wells Fargo Advisors

Catholic Passion . . . Academic Rigor

For more information about the Annual Fund, visit www.smshcs.org or contact Vice President for Development Matt Walter at mwalter@smhscs.org or 719-635-7540, ext. 38.

ADVERTISERS
A Ride in Luxury Auction Systems, Inc.  The Catholic Foundation of the Diocese of Colorado Springs Little Caesars Pizza  Mountain Express Printing OBriens Carpet One  Olsen Plumbing & Heating Co.  Penrose-St. Francis Health Services  The Colorado Catholic Herald

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Save the Date

Aug 19 . . . . Aug 28 . . . . Sep 20 . . . . Sep 27. . . . . Oct 25. . . . . Dec 5. . . . . Dec 22 . . . . First Day of School Back to School Night Golf Classic Homecoming Athletic Hall of Fame Grandparents Mass Alumni Christmas Social

Join the 1885 Society

Greg Ernster 77 and his wife Suzanne Blichmann Ernster, parents of Lauren 06 and Paul 08, joined The 1885 Society in 2008 when they established the Ernster-Blichmann Family Endowed Scholarship with the St. Marys Catholic Education Foundation. The fund provides ongoing needbased tuition assistance to SMHS students, particularly those interested in math, the sciences, sports, and/or debate. We are grateful for all that St. Marys has done for our family and believe in the schools mission of educating current and future generations of Pirates with quality Catholic education. We have always felt that there was nothing more important to spend money on than the education of our children. Now that they are out of the household, we decided to continue the habit of paying tuition to SMHS but for someone elses children. said Greg and Suzanne. Thats why we give each year to the Annual Fund and to the endowed fund we established with the Foundation. When possible, the Ernster-Blichmann Family Scholarship follows a student for his or her entire time at St. Marys. If you are interested in partnering with the Foundation for the long-term benefit of St. Marys High School, as a donor or a board member, please contact the schools development office at 719-635-7540, ext. 38 or development@smhscs.org. The 1885 Society recognizes those who have supported the Foundation through a significant lifetime gift or who have included St. Marys High School or the Foundation in their estate plan. St. Marys Catholic Education Foundation Board Members Gregory G. Garcia, President Lee Madden, Secretary/Treasurer William G. Carter 72, Immediate Past President Chris Cipoletti Larry Keilman Susan Ross George Ulrich 74

Greg, Suzanne and Lauren Ernster celebrate Pauls graduation from Rice University in 2012.

Address Corrections

Your address is important to us! Please send your address and e-mail changes to Matt Walter in the St. Marys High School Development & Alumni Relations Office by e-mail to mwalter@smhscs.org, so we can send publications to you in a timely manner. Thanks for your help!

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