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A M ESSAGE FRO M T H E P RESI DEN T Dear Friar Family, What a year it has been! Our school has operated for over a year now under the circumstances of a global pandemic where our decision making was molded by essential questions of student and staff health and safety on a daily basis. Our focus has remained on the ability to gather together as a faith and learning community in order to focus on our mission of formation of the whole person. As you will discover in this edition of Reflections, the mission of Bishop Lynch is alive and thriving in the witness and examples of our many alumni that were impacted by this approach of Catholic education to focus on all aspects of development. Too often, we relegate the value of education to just cognitive growth and the acquisition of new knowledge and fail to realize the deep and important work of the development of conscientiousness and character that is a hallmark of Bishop Lynch. No matter the educational pursuits of our alumni following their Bishop Lynch experience, there is strong evidence that the efforts in developing these other skills prove invaluable in their journeys to find where their gifts and passions intersect with the world’s greatest needs. As we share these stories with our community, we hope and pray that all people will be disposed to seek God in all things and orient themselves to a habit of prayer and listening. Our students today need these living examples of our alumni to enhance their journey of discovering what call God is placing on their hearts. Thank you for sharing your stories and your lives with our community that still gathers daily to provide an environment of inspiration and discernment about finding true meaning. Peace and Blessings,

Chris Rebuck

REFLECTIONS STAFF CHRISTOPHER L. REBUCK

JENNIFER NIMMO

DEB JASKA

Director of Communications

Director of Advancement & Alumni Operations

JIM URBANUS

KELSIE CALE FLEMISTER ’10

STEPHANIE SAVAGE

CONTRIBUTOR

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SEAN CHAFFIN

DREW MERLINO

President

Chief Advancement Officer

Alumni Director

Graphic Designer

Visual Communications Associate

Cover photo: BL Principal Dr. Chad Riley congratulates Mariana Zevallos at the Bishop Lynch High School commencement ceremony held May 16, 2021, at the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland. Mariana will attend Eastern New Mexico University in the fall where she has signed to play women’s soccer.

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B O LD LY LEADING.. . B UILD ING LEGACY THE CAMPAIGN FOR BISHOP LYNCH

ishop Lynch High School exists to fulfill the mission of the school by building a total formational experience for decades of Friars past, present and future. And BL goes about it boldly by aiming to be the First-Choice school in the Dallas metro area. That’s why the name of the new capital campaign – and the millions of dollars it seeks

to raise – are fitting for such an ambitious endeavor. Bishop Lynch’s Boldly Leading... Building Legacy Capital Campaign has a twopart focus: one will increase the endowment to enable even more students to realize their dream of a BL education, and the other will improve campus facilities like the bistro, the student commons, the library, and athletic areas to better meet the evolving needs of our student body.

CAMPAIGN LEADERSHIP The capital campaign has tremendous leaders at its helm. Thanks to the leadership of Kathryn and Stephen Arata ’84, Sue and Tom Chambers and Tish and Tom Yoxall ’84, these co-chairs are committed to ensuring Bishop Lynch High School has the resources needed to build on its FirstChoice status.

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The Yoxall family gathers for daughter Murphy’s recent graduation from Clemson University.

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om Yoxall’s experience with Catholic education began when he and his four siblings attended St. Pius X Catholic School where his mother taught fourth grade for many years. All five Yoxall children then attended Bishop Lynch High School where they thrived and went on to college. It was Midge and Pat Yoxall’s commitment to Catholic education that inspired the Yoxall siblings to establish The Midge and Pat Yoxall Family Endowment Fund in 2019. The fund’s scholarships benefit incoming BL freshmen who matriculated from St. Pius. Tom and his wife Tish have carried his parents’ belief in Catholic education and applied it to their own family. All three of Tom and Tish’s children are BL Friars. Ben Yoxall ’15 graduated with Honors from George Washington University and is a consultant at Deloitte in Washington, D.C.; Murphy Yoxall ’17 just graduated with Honors with a nursing degree from Clemson University and is beginning her career at Parkland Hospital in the Nurse Residency Program for the ER; and Joe is a current BL senior, a member of the National Honor Society, a mentor captain for Montfort House, and starting shortstop and co-captain on the Friars’ varsity baseball team. “All three of our children are very different kids. The beauty of Bishop Lynch is that each of our children found their own path at BL. The academics are great, the environment is

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great and the teachers are great. It’s a diverse community that is very much like the real world,” said Tom. Tom is a current board member for Bishop Lynch High School and Tish most recently served as a co-chair for BL’s wildly successful virtual Legacy Gala. Tom and Tish have been a part of Bishop Lynch High School’s past and present – and they plan to be a part of the school’s future as well. By their capital campaign commitment of support and leadership, they are helping to enhance the Bishop Lynch experience and make a BL education possible for all deserving students so even more people can find their BL family. The Yoxalls know that the school needs to grow with the changing times to maintain its vitality and that a gift to the capital campaign is a way to pay it forward and benefit other families’ children. “BL has so much to offer young people. We see it. We see the beauty of the school and the beauty of the teachers trying to get the best out of the kids. To continue to be the best, it will take additional funds,” said Tish. “It’s not just what BL gives to you, it’s also what you give to BL.”

Joe Yoxall, Class of 2022, poses with his grandmother Midge Yoxall at the Junior Ring Ceremony in May.

Stay tuned to future issues of Reflections to read about the Aratas and the Chambers and receive exciting capital campaign updates.

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BL S ERV E S FO O D AND HO PE AT AU ST IN S TR EET C E N T E R And the king will say to them in reply, ‘Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.’ M AT T H E W 2 5 : 3 0

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ishop Lynch High School’s Chief Advancement Officer Jim Urbanus ’73 became acquainted with the good work of the Austin Street Center, one of the largest low barrier homeless shelters in Dallas, when he worked for the Diocese of Dallas. While at the diocese, Jim put together a volunteer crew to feed the clients of Austin Street Center one day a month. When Jim came back to work at Bishop Lynch High School in 2019, he brought his passion for helping the homeless and hungry by first enlisting volunteers in the school’s advancement department to continue providing a monthly meal. Before long, the call to give extended to other staff and faculty members on campus who leaped at the opportunity to serve hundreds of Dallas’s most vulnerable people. Now the monthly service project is open to the entire school community, including current families and alumni. It comes as no surprise that the Bishop Lynch High School community continues to enthusiastically answer the call each month by signing up to bring sandwiches, fruit, chips, dessert, and drinks – and to personally serve the lunchtime meal to Austin Street Center clients. “I am overwhelmed by the generosity of our BL family each month. It touches my heart to see the donations of hundreds of homemade sandwiches and other food items. Then to see the need and the gratitude of the recipients is truly humbling,” said Jim.

“We provide a nourishing lunch, but we also serve up hope.” Bishop Lynch High School currently serves lunch at Austin Street Center on the fourth Friday of each month. Due to increased demand, Austin Street Center has asked Bishop Lynch to step up for an additional monthly lunchtime meal. Thanks to the unfailing generosity of the BL community, Jim plans to commit to the extra day. Deb Jaska, director of advancement and alumni operations, coordinates the monthly food donations and volunteer lunch servers. She says the experience has been both positive and reaffirming. “You always think of volunteering as a way to give back, but in this case, it is the Austin Street Center clients that give back to us. We are so humbled over their thankfulness and positive attitude on life. There is a smile on every face. You ask them how they are, and they immediately tell you ‘Blessed.’ This is the least we can do for them. I look forward to serving them and can’t wait to do more,” said Deb. If you’d like to donate food and/or serve lunch, current families are asked to respond to the sign-up form in the weekly Friar Facts e-newsletter. Interested alumni should complete the online form in the monthly Forever a Friar e-newsletter. You can learn more about Austin Street Center at www.austinstreet.org.

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ALUMNI OF THE YEAR

ALUMNI OF THE YEAR Bishop Lynch Awards All Frontline and Healthcare Workers as Alumni of the Year

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SOME OF TH E MA NY REC IPIENTS:

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ince 1990, the Bishop Lynch Alumni Association has recognized those graduates who have embodied the BL tradition and Dominican heritage of service to the community through its Alumni of the Year program. More than 40 outstanding Bishop Lynch alumni are currently in the Alumni Hall of Fame. We all witnessed the heroics of our frontline and healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. To salute BL alumni frontline and healthcare workers and their

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extraordinary efforts over the past year, Bishop Lynch High School named them all as 2020 Alumni of the Year recipients. Instead of an in-person event, these amazing alumni were recognized with a video presentation on April 7, which was World Health Day. Alumni on the frontlines and in the healthcare field who responded to the BL Office of Alumni call for submissions received Bishop Lynch branded Yeti mugs in the mail. Congratulations to these deserving Bishop Lynch alumni!

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THROUGH THE DECADES Taking the Stage: BL Graduates Reflect on Life in the Performing Arts BY S E AN CHAF F I N

school year as a Friar brings major exposure to the arts – from theater and dance to choir and band. Students at Bishop Lynch have no shortage of artistic opportunities to grow their talents – on stage or behind the scenes. Whether simply fostering an understanding of art and culture or looking to embrace the humanities

SUZANNE O’MALLEY ’69 (NEW YORK )

Writer, producer, journalist, investigative reporter, teacher

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as a career, BL students see the world beyond their own daily life. That sense of growth and wonder not only inspires student formation, but some even pursue a career in the performing arts. Reflections spoke with a few alumni who are living their passion in live entertainment.

With a career in media and entertainment stretching decades, Suzanne O’Malley has served as a producer on Dateline NBC and appeared on air on numerous networks including FOX News, CBS, MSNBC, CNN, and National Public Radio. Beyond that, O’Malley is an award-winning magazine investigative reporter, writes for dramatic television shows like NBC’s Law & Order, is a successful author, and even wrote the screenplay for a film starring Phoebe Cates. Now, O’Malley passes on her knowledge and skills to others by teaching writing for dramatic TV at Yale University. O’Malley credits Bishop Lynch with giving her the desire to experience so much and

stretch her wings – not limiting herself to one job or discipline. Like her career, she was heavily involved in numerous activities and groups including BL Brigade (co-founder), Latin Club, French Club, Glee Club, National Honor Society, Student Council, and was co-captain of her basketball team. “Being the salutatorian, Class of ’69, prepared me for my job now,” says O’Malley, who grew up in Richardson. “That is, the curiosity and pleasure in academics that led me to my career. ‘Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life’ is advice that I have found to be exceptional.” Retired athletic director Carolyn Teel played

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a huge role in O’Malley’s life – empowering her to create her own career path. During sophomore English class, Sister Anthony Mary allowed students to choose among four classics and Suzanne chose “In Cold Blood” by Truman Capote. Years later, O’Malley’s own book “Are You There Alone?,” which focused on the Andrea Yates murder case, was nominated for an Edgar Allen Poe Award. Critics even compared the book to Capote, bringing her career a bit full circle. After graduating from Bishop Lynch, O’Malley received a degree in journalism from the University of Texas. She began as an editor at Esquire and her byline has appeared in publications ranging from the New York Times Magazine to People to Texas Monthly. Looking back on a career that’s included so many bullet points, a few stand out. “Becoming an Esquire editor in New York City at a young age and working with the great contemporary writers of our time was the first highlight,” she says. “Writing for the original television series Law & Order was the second. Writing the aforementioned “Are You There Alone?” was the third highlight.” “With that book I influenced the mental health community internationally and locally, and saved a mentally ill Texas woman from the death penalty using only words. I, like many at Bishop Lynch, don’t advocate use of the death penalty. Finally, being appointed writerin-residence at Rice University, followed by lecturer at Yale University were honors I am proud of to the present day.” O’Malley has no plans to slow down. She hopes to complete a sequel to “Are You There Alone?” and has a memoir in progress. In a world with so many visual and publishing media options, the format for some of her future work remains uncertain. O’Malley notes that advice from Bishop Lynch students is always welcome.

TINA WALSH ’77 ( DA L L A S ; L A S V EGA S )

Dancer, actor, singer, instructor

Tina Walsh’s Bishop Lynch High School theater experiences helped her discover a life on stage. At BL, she longed to be in a musical as a freshman. She didn’t get the part, but found out later her part went to juniors and seniors. Another audition for “My Fair Lady” followed with better results. “Nobody in my family knew I could sing, so I didn’t want to make a big fuss about it,” she says. “So I listened to some records and went in to audition. I got the lead and the rest is history. I kind of got the bug and became thespian. I loved the world of the theater.” As a senior, Walsh began a theater career at Six Flags Over Texas – performing in the theme park’s shows for three years while also completing a theater degree at the University of Texas at Dallas. Those early years on stage included two years at Astroworld in Houston and two years as assistant director and choreographer at Six Flags Productions. Las Vegas also soon came calling. In the mid1980s, some friends headed west to work in Vegas shows and Walsh gave it a shot as well.

the Venetian and touring the world in the international show. After such a long career in theater, Walsh now inspires other performers. After moving back to Dallas a few years ago, she worked as a vocal coach and mentor for four years for Dallas Summer Musicals’ High School Musical Theater Awards program. She also works with a children’s theater teaching voice and acting, and also directs productions. Seeing young artists work on their craft and find success has been particularly rewarding but Walsh also hopes to return to the stage. But COVID-19 has greatly affected live theater and the industry remains in a state of flux. “I don’t think my swan song is done yet,” she says. “Right now, it’s difficult to say what’s next because I don’t think people realize how bad it is for the entertainment industry. How do I come back until the world comes back? We all think it will, but it’s a different world. But for me, I enjoy paying it forward and working with younger artists and helping them aspire and fulfill their dreams.”

“My friends were doing really well, performing and getting a paycheck every week,” she says. “I thought, ‘That’s what I want to do.’ I wanted to prove it to my dad that I could make a living in this industry.” Walsh certainly did, soon joining the “Jubilee!” revue show and performing in the cast for nine years. A diagnosis of cervical cancer at the time didn’t keep Walsh from continuing her career. Her show-must-go-on attitude brought plenty more opportunities. In 1995, the popular EFX production debuted at MGM Grand with Walsh playing the lead female role. As the name implies, the show featured numerous special effects and at the time was the most expensive and largest-scaled theater production in the world. She worked on the show for two and a half years and then returned from 1998 to 2002, starring with Tommy Tune and Rick Springfield. Numerous other roles came her way including playing Donna in the original Las Vegas company of “Mamma Mia!” Another highlight included appearing in “Phantom of the Opera” at

LEIGH WYATT MOORE ’85 ( R I C H A R D S ON)

Volunteer house manager, Richardson Theatre Centre

An interest in theater came late in high school life for Leigh Moore. She participated in speech, debate and theater as a senior. Those experiences resonated and she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in acting from the University of Texas. Since then, Moore’s worked on stages across North Texas in productions including “Steel Magnolias,” “On Golden Pond,” “The Lion in Winter,” and “The Dixie Swim Club.” A founding member and artistic director of Richardson’s Lunatic Theatre Company, B I S H O P LY N C H . O R G

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Moore has also served as a director for several theater companies. Working as volunteer house manager at Richardson Theatre Centre (RTC) keeps her busy and heavily involved in the arts. Everything seems to be on her list of duties. “I run the Facebook page, help with auditions, set up the concession stand, and clean the lobby and restrooms before each show,” she says. “When I’m an actor or a director, I do all that including my onstage roles.” A senior year production of “Bye Bye Birdie” helped Moore prepare for her work in the theater today. One of her greatest honors came in 2020, when she was nominated for a Column Award for best actress for her performance as Christina in “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” at RTC. The awards recognize outstanding theatrical performances around the Metroplex. “I’ve been involved in the local theater community for about 12 years and it’s my home away from home,” she says. “Because of the local theater community, I’ve developed friendships that will last for the rest of my life. I have had the honor of directing and stage managing at RTC – two things I never thought I would do, much less love to do. I’ve become a better actor working under many different directors in the community.” On the topic of future theater goals, one instantly comes to mind in the era of COVID – simply getting back on stage. Moore’s a strong believer in the importance of the arts in education and glad the arts played a role in her own. Theater remains a passion and she believes local arts efforts serve a big role in communities. “If you can’t get involved on stage or behind the scenes, I urge everyone to support community theater. You can donate or go see shows, and take friends and family with you. Our communities are stronger because of the arts and our local community theaters need you.”

WILLIAM GEORGE-TWYMAN ’98 ( M E S Q U I TE )

Director of choral activities, Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts

Participating in band and choir simultaneously says a lot about William George-Twyman’s devotion to the arts while at BL. That included serving as drum major and in school musicals. His BL resumé also included the Blackfriars Guild, National Honor Society and Latin Club. After graduation, a career in music seemed an obvious choice. George-Twyman received a bachelor’s in music education from Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky, and master’s degrees in sacred music from Notre Dame and choral conducting from Butler University. A doctorate of musical arts from the University of Oklahoma followed. He credits those early days at BL as leading to his current role at Booker T. Washington. Not only did he find support for his love of the arts at BL, George-Twyman found support in his interest in conducting and music education. The music faculty, and choir director Kathy Leos in particular, allowed the young musician to explore all sides of music leadership and one moment sticks out in his mind. In spring 1997, Leos received the Liemandt Family Award with a two-week trip to Greece. With just two crucial weeks before the spring choir trip and contest, Leos approached George-Twyman and members of the choir leadership team. She needed rehearsals to continue on their own with support from another faculty member. “We made sure we were faithful to the instruction she’d given us, but I did teach some things that were beyond the scope of what she laid out,” he remembers. “When she returned, she listened to the choir, noting the changes we made. Instead of being angry that we took some liberties, she was very pleased that we had taken initiative and improved on the choir’s sound.” “She told me later that, if I really stuck with

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it, I would make a fine choral conductor one day. I took that to heart, and I went forward with my career goals without any hesitation.” At Booker T. Washington, George-Twyman conducts five choirs, teaches music theory, and serves as assistant conservatory director over curriculum and instruction. He loves being surrounded by young people who love the arts, music and singing. Much of his own love for the arts and education started at BL with educators like Leos, Kit Sawyer, Terry May, John Athas, and Gloria Kenyon. “Members of the BL fine arts department have been some of the longest serving, most knowledgeable educators the BL community has ever seen,” George-Twyman says. “Every single one of them has impacted student lives in ways they’ll never comprehend. The fact I am even being considered as a representative of the arts for my decade is because of their guidance.”

KATIE SCHAAR CUTRI ’03 ( LO S A N G E L ES)

Dancer and choreographer

A trip to London with Pink? That was all part of the job for Katie Schaar in 2019 as she helped plan an awards show performance as the popstar accepted a lifetime achievement award. After two weeks of pre-production meetings in L.A., she and other staff flew to England to cast dancers and plan the show. The entire ordeal took two weeks for that one 20-minute performance. “We probably had 100 dancers on stage at one point,” says Schaar, who was also five months pregnant at the time. At BL, Schaar jumped into student life as a cheerleader, student council member and performed in the spring musical all four years. Dancing played a major role in her life as well

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and she brought some of that to the stage as a Friar. That experience gave her some insight into producing a full-length show. Helping run and promoting events on the student council provided a “figure it out” mentality, Schaar says. Performing on stage since age four, Schaar won a scholarship at age 15 to train for two months at a professional dance studio in L.A.

something else to do and each project is going to end. So it’s up to you to find contentment within yourself.”

“That’s kind of how I got on that path to pursue a career out here,” she says. “That was when I think I really got serious about it.” Much of her job now involves managing and dealing with people with creativity mixed in. After earning a bachelor’s degree from Loyola Marymount, Schaar’s passion transformed into a career. As a performer, she’s appeared on shows like “Drop Dead Diva,” “House M.D.,” “Dancing with the Stars,” and feature films like “The Muppets” and “Rock of Ages.” As an assistant choreographer, she’s worked with Pink on her “Truth About Love” tour as well as a music video and awards show performance. She held the same position on a Katy Perry tour and Taylor Swift’s video for “Shake it Off.” When working with dancers, much more goes into her efforts than simply choreography. Pyro, lighting and numerous other caveats all go into designing a live show. As a freelancer, some projects may be a few days and some a whole year. Traveling to different parts of the world has been a major perk. Schaar’s role with Pink also included some interesting physical acts. Schaar served as the stand-in for the artist when choreographing stunts like flying across an arena or rappelling down the side of a tall structure. “I’m kind of the guinea pig who does it first and helps figure everything out,” she says. “It’s just about working all that stuff out.” Looking back, Schaar says exposure to BL graduates who danced professionally provided some inspiration. Almost a decade later, Schaar remains passionate about dance. One thing she particularly enjoys is that there’s always something different and unique coming along. “You’re always back to square one,” she says. “I did the Super Bowl halftime show in 2015 and it was amazing. And then it was over and I was back to square one. After doing several bucket list things and having that realization over and over, there’s always going to be

ALLISON BRET ’12 ( DA L L A S )

Program manager, Dallas Summer Musicals Education and Community Partnerships

The arts always played a role in Allison Bret’s life throughout high school. She found her place in plays, musicals, Show Choir (student director 2010-12), A Capella Choir, Shades of Blue, and BL Ambassadors. On reflection, a performance of “Guys and Dolls” seemed to set the course for her career. The group performed the traditional Wednesday matinee performance for eighth graders and Bret was called on in a Q&A after the show. “I hadn’t ever been asked specific questions before my senior year,” she says. “As cliche as it sounds, getting to personally address younger kids made me feel special in a way that pure performing never had. I was floored by sharing my experiences and recognize now that what I really wanted to communicate was how special and empowering theater can be.” “I wanted those students to find the same immense joy in performing I had. It absolutely propelled me toward focusing on the education side of theater. A lot of theater educators end up in their roles as a day job or fall-back of sorts. I’m lucky to be doing exactly what I’ve always wanted to do in my role in education.”

No day is quite the same and runs the gamut from coordinating teaching artists to securing catering orders to setting up educationfocused exhibits. In between shows, Bret hops on Zoom calls with teachers to lead virtual master classes, watches virtual performances for DSM’s High School Musical Theatre Awards or volunteers at CitySquare with the theater group. DSM also recently expanded outreach to high school students through a partnership with Dallas ISD, allowing students to see theater shows and perform when they might not otherwise have the opportunity. “We get to see students full of promise perform on the beautiful Music Hall stage,” she says. “We get to provide theater classes and curriculum deeply personalized to the experience of students in Dallas. It’s a really empowering program for us all.” Life as a Friar allowed Bret to further her interest in the performing arts. Her leadership and service activities added a love for children, which landed her on a unique career track. Bret immersed herself in the theater and connected with others who had similar interests. “I never realized at the time how rare and what a privilege it was to present three fullscale shows a year at our high school,” she says. “All of that experience brought me so many skills I still use today.” “BL theater brought me my closest friendships. My roommate was a classmate and close theater companion. My best friend and I were in our first BL Blackfriars shows together. My sister continued on at BL after I left and found a home in choir and theater too. I’m so grateful for my years as a Friar.” Sean Chaffin is a freelance writer and editor in Crandall, Texas. His work appears in numerous regional and national publications.

After high school, Bret earned a master’s degree in educational theater from New York University while working as a fulltime teacher. Her roles at Dallas Summer Musicals (DSM) involve providing arts access, education, and partner-centered support to the South Dallas/Fair Park community.

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Ed Malouf passed away on June 21, 2021. Reflections magazine was grateful to have visited with Mr. Malouf this spring in order to share his family’s wonderful story with the BL community. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

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visit with Ed Malouf in early March 2021 provided a window into the history of Bishop Lynch High School – and even a fascinating glimpse at his family’s role in U.S. history itself. Ninety-four-year-old Mr. Malouf, a mathematician and former owner of a dress manufacturing business, is the family patriarch, and he delights in sharing his family’s history and recalling events – especially

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decades-old sports contests – with impressive accuracy. Mr. Malouf, his beloved wife Marie and their nine children were parishioners at St. Pius X Catholic Church during Bishop Lynch’s founding. Mrs. Malouf was hired as a guidance counselor at BL and the couple’s nine children all attended Bishop Lynch. Their oldest daughter Amie was a member of BL’s third graduating class.

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Marie and Ed Malouf at a family dinner in the 1950s.

COS TU M E D ESI G N FOR TH E BL ACK FRI A RS In addition to being a guidance counselor at Bishop Lynch, Mrs. Malouf channeled her education and experience as a fashion designer into being a volunteer costume designer for the Blackfriars theater guild. Mrs. Malouf would donate sample fabric from the family business and then sew costumes for various stage productions, including “Camelot,” “The King and I” and “Brigadoon.” Mrs. Malouf ’s daughter Monica Malouf ’73 describes her mother as an education advocate who always tried to be better and do better for others. Monica said that a former BL student wrote to the Malouf family about the impact Marie had on him and others. “Marie affected many thousands of people through her encouragement, not only of me but also others from Bishop Lynch ... When Momma Malouf believed in you, you could accomplish anything!” (Former BL Student) Indeed, Mrs. Malouf was a mother to many beyond her biological brood. When a dress buyer’s wife died leaving a daughter behind, Mrs. Malouf began routinely picking up the young girl from school and caring for her until her dad got home from work. The Malouf family developed a deep bond with

Marie at a graduation celebration in San Antonio in the 1980s.

the girl, Toni, and have considered her their 10th child ever since.

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Marie affected many thousands of people through her encouragement, not only of me but also others from Bishop Lynch ... When Momma Malouf believed in you, you could accomplish anything! FORMER BL STUDENT

E D “SCO O P MALOU F ” You’d find Mrs. Malouf in the theater, and Mr. Malouf on the field. Ed “Scoop Malouf ” served Bishop Lynch as a volunteer press liaison writing articles about BL athletic events and getting scores and game statistics to the Dallas Morning News and Dallas Times Herald. Mr. Malouf has fond memories of leaving the football field on a Friday night and taking the 16mm game film to get processed at Educational Enterprises in Dallas. It was often an hours-long errand that resulted in the delivery of the film to the newspaper in the wee hours of the morning, and Mr. Malouf revels in the memory of it. Besides the reporting skills that earned Mr. Malouf his nickname, his involvement in building Roffino Stadium with other BL founding families – and even his regular mowing of the football field itself – speak volumes about Mr. Malouf ’s dedication to Bishop Lynch athletics. In 2002, Mr. Malouf was inducted into the Bishop Lynch High School Sports Honor Roll for his dedicated service to the school’s athletic program.

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LIVING OUT “WE ARE ALL FAMILY” TH E MALO UF MARRIAGE Wayne Malouf ’76 says his parent’s marriage was a true partnership. “My mother was ahead of her time in many ways, including her views on marriage. She didn’t take a backseat to my dad or have a ‘woman’s place.’ Mom and dad were partners in marriage,” said Wayne. Marie and Ed Malouf ’s 70-year marriage ended in April 2020 upon Marie’s passing. Mrs. Malouf ’s headstone is etched with the words “Mother of 10, Friend and Teacher of Thousands” – a fitting tribute to a largerthan-life personality with a big, loving family that now includes nearly 20 BL graduates.

Marie and Ed Malouf at Christmas in the early 1990s.

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The Malouf family has been and continues to be a wonderful part of the Bishop Lynch community, including through the establishment of The Ed and Marie Malouf Family Scholarship Fund.

Marie and Ed Malouf at their wedding in July 1949.

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he Malouf family’s story is woven into the very fabric of Bishop Lynch High School’s rich history. But Marie and Ed Malouf had front-row seats for many historical events in Dallas and the United States as well. Long before the Malouf family’s history with Bishop Lynch, Mr. Malouf served his country during World War II, most notably in the Battle of the Bulge. Mr. Malouf is quite the historian and notes that the battle actually started on Dec. 13, 1944, when the U.S. attacked the Germans. Most accounts report that the Battle of the Bulge started on Dec. 16, 1944, when the Germans attacked. Mr. Malouf was serving on the ground, and remains adamant that the Dec. 16 date was a German counterattack. Mrs. Malouf was one of two women designated to serve President John F. Kennedy lunch on that fateful November day in Dallas. Steve Malouf ’72, Ed and Marie’s second

oldest son, says his mother insisted the flames on the chafing dishes remain on because she didn’t want to serve the president cold food. Throughout the years of her service at Bishop Lynch, Mrs. Malouf lived the motto “we are all family” and gained a reputation as an advocate for students. Following her tenure at BL, Mrs. Malouf became a human resources executive at a national department store chain and then associate superintendent of schools for the Dallas-Fort Worth diocesan schools, which had an enrollment of more than 23,000 students at the time. Mrs. Malouf stayed close to Bishop Lynch over the years and was a hearty supporter of the appointment of BL President Chris Rebuck. Fast forward to 1991 and Mr. and Mrs. Malouf found another opportunity to give back. During a trip to Moscow, their son Steve was approached by Jane Sauliunas, an English teacher from Lithuania, one of the Soviet Republics. Jane introduced herself, said that her husband needed heart surgery

and asked if Steve could help. The Soviet Union was in its last days and Jane knew that it was next to impossible to get the surgery done in the Soviet Union. The Maloufs rallied and brought Jane and her husband, Kestutis, to Dallas for heart surgery. Dr. Steve Ring at UT Southwestern agreed to perform the surgery for free, and Parkland Hospital agreed to provide the facilities at its cost. Ed and Marie hosted Jane and her husband and cared for Kestutis during his recovery following surgery. The Maloufs and the Sauliunas family remained life-long friends and to thank Ed and Marie, the Sauliunas family erected a cross in their honor on the Hill of Crosses near Šiauliai, Lithuania. Ed and Marie’s son-in-law Royal Furgeson served as a federal district court judge. Shortly before Marie’s death, in honor of the judiciary, Marie made blankets for each member of the United States Supreme Court. All but one justice wrote to Marie, thanking her for her kindness.

Ed and Marie’s 64th wedding anniversary celebration in July 2013.

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MATTRESS MACK’S MISSION TO SHARE THE JOY OF SCHOOL AND WORK WITH OTHERS BY JE NNI F E R NI M M O D I R EC TO R O F CO MMUNI CATI ONS

im “Mattress Mack” McIngvale ’69, philanthropist and beloved owner of Gallery Furniture in Houston, Texas, may be best known nationally for opening his store to Houstonians displaced by hurricanes and February’s winter storm, but his recent creation of a charter high school, a trade school and a preschool on his premises will truly change lives for the long term. One of Mattress Mack’s favorite quotes is “Work is life’s greatest therapy.” Those words adorn the walls of Gallery Furniture and have fueled Mack throughout his long and storied career and charitable endeavors. Now, he is giving the gift of joy in work and purpose to others. In true Mattress Mack fashion, he got down to work assembling a dream team of administrators, educators, community

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partners, and employers to create a truly unique workforce development program. He then dedicated 25,000 square feet of retail space at his original Gallery Furniture location to three educational pursuits – all completely free of charge to students: a vocational trade school for adults, Premier High School and Virtues Preschool. VO C AT I ON A L TRA I N I N G Gallery Furniture’s new trade school offers on-site instruction and certification in welding, residential construction, residential electrical, and metal fabrication. Plumbing, early childhood development and information technology courses aren’t far behind. In addition to the technical skills, the school offers soft skills training in areas like communication, de-escalation, mock

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interviews, and more. The idea isn’t just to enable students to get a job, but to keep a job and to advance within their field. The trade school started in August 2020, and they celebrated the graduation of 55 adults just a few months later. After the winter storm and subsequent plumbing issues in Houston, Mattress Mack’s vocational school can’t graduate students fast enough. That’s excellent news for Mattress Mack since his passion is helping others find work that gives them purpose. “What we are doing here at Gallery Furniture is a uniquely collaborative endeavor between the school, WorkTexas and community partners. Our students are faced with numerous barriers to employment whether that’s having adequate childcare, transportation or credentials. We’re trying to remove the excuses to find and keep gainful employment,” said Mattress Mack. Vanessa Ramirez, co-founder and board chair of WorkTexas, has a background in juvenile justice and is now working with Mack on his new work resource center. Vanessa credits Mack’s laser-focused vision as being the driving force behind the launch of the program. “What Mattress Mack is doing here is extremely special. Juvenile court judges have toured these facilities, and it’s becoming the model for juvenile justice to keep kids out of the system,” said Vanessa. Mattress Mack has witnessed how the

students’ lives change when they start working. “If you love what you are doing, you never have to work a day in your life. It’s up to us to sell the joy of work,” said Mattress Mack. PRE MIE R HIGH S C HOOL Mattress Mack credits Bishop Lynch High School and his parents with teaching him everything he knows. “My whole competitive edge in my life is from Bishop Lynch. I didn’t learn that much from Texas and North Texas. I mean, they were great, but my education was over by the time I left Bishop Lynch, and it still aids me to this day,” said Mattress Mack. Mack recognizes that not all teenagers are set on the same college preparatory path. That’s why he has championed an alternative educational journey at Gallery Furniture. Premier High School currently has about 55 students taking part in self-paced learning modules for credit recovery, early graduation or just individualized education, and they are sprinting to keep up with demand. Students work independently, one-on-one with teachers and in small groups in this inspiring educational environment focused on dropout recovery. The genesis of Premier High School at Gallery Furniture began with KIPP Texas Public School, a tuition-free charter school network. Mattress Mack was one of their first funders and he connected with KIPP

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Houston educator Mike Feinberg. Mike is now on the Premier High School team, and he sees the excitement and rapid growth of the Gallery Furniture school. “At Premier High School, we recognize that college prep doesn’t need to be college for all. It’s not the only pathway. We are filling a need, and we are growing as fast as we can and as slow as we must,” said Mike. Premier High School Houston has already graduated more than 50 students, and Mattress Mack spoke at the first cohort graduation. “The parents were so proud of their graduates. They whooped and hollered like they had just graduated from Harvard. It was a special day,” said Mack. V IRT U E S P RESC H OOL

Virtues Preschool is where the littlest students come to learn and play at Gallery Furniture. Mattress Mack has created an on-site early childhood educational opportunity for infants through preschool aged children. Gallery Furniture employee children and children of students in both the vocational program and high school are welcomed free of charge. The preschool is a charter holder with Responsive Ed and Mattress Mack has invited the Dominican sisters of Good Shepherd to develop a Catholic Montessori curriculum for the program. As exemplified by the school’s name, the curriculum will teach children as young as toddlers how to be good people through play-based activities and lessons. “I say if it isn’t crying, it’s dying. We want to give our youngest students a strong start. Our goal is for these children to be wellbehaved – and bored – in kindergarten,” said

Mattress Mack. Bishop Lynch President Chris Rebuck has toured Mattress Mack’s schools at Gallery Furniture and is inspired by the breadth and depth of Mack’s commitment to education. “Mattress Mack’s philanthropy really knows no bounds. He sees a need and finds a way to fill it with big, bold ideas and compassion,” said Chris. From his creation of three schools to help Houstonians to his support of Bishop Lynch High School, Mattress Mack’s commitment to education and community service is unparalleled. Mattress Mack continues to be a visionary, a philanthropist and a legend, and we are honored that he’s a forever Friar.

Mattress Mack and members of his education dream team in Gallery Furniture. The group gave a tour of their on-site schools to BL leaders in March 2021.

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RACE TO 100 BL Names New Athletic Director and Sets Sights on Continued Formational Success BY JE NNI F E R NI M M O D I R EC TO R O F CO MMUNI CATI ONS

ishop Lynch High School has an outstanding tradition of excellence when it comes to athletics. In fact, Bishop Lynch is on the cusp of securing its 100th team state championship. The women’s basketball state title earned in March 2021 brought BL’s total team state championships to 99. However, sports participation at Bishop Lynch is so much more than wins and losses. It’s an integral part of student formation, and as such, the athletics department is now

housed in the school’s formation quadrant with the house system, campus ministry, health and wellness, community service, activities and clubs, and discipline – all led by Candice Barbosa, assistant principal of student formation. It’s a history of school sports success and a renewed focus on student formation that has a new director of athletics leading the way to a future of continued faith-filled formation on the fields, courts, tracks, mats, pools, links, lakes, and more.

Allie Tennyson was named Bishop Lynch High School’s director of athletics in early 2021 after having served the school as the women’s athletic director and head women’s soccer coach. Now at the helm of the storied BL athletic program, Coach Tennyson – BL’s first female athletic director – has her eyes on the total formational development of BL’s approximately 700 student-athletes and the growth of its 18 sports programs as the largest school in Division 6A of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS).

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CHECK OUT THIS SPECIAL Q& A WITH DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS ALLIE TENNYSON.

BISHOP LYNCH IS THE LARGEST MEMBER OF TAPPS. HOW DOES BL FILL A LEADERSHIP ROLE WITHIN THE DISTRICT AND STATE ASSOCIATION? Other schools have noted Bishop Lynch High School’s success both on and off the field, and BL is looked to as a leader. From leading the way with our comprehensive COVID-19 safety protocols to our social media and branding and even the way our coaches and student-athletes conduct themselves, Bishop Lynch exudes leadership. WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON BEING NAMED BL’S FIRST FEMALE DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS? I am super blessed to have the opportunity to serve as the director of athletics at Bishop Lynch. There is a quote by St. John Paul II I love that addresses how sports can be the great equalizer. I think this quote speaks to what we are doing at Bishop Lynch to erase barriers and promote diversity. There are also many strong females in leadership roles at Bishop Lynch who I look up to and emulate. YOU WERE A STANDOUT SOCCER PLAYER AT PENN STATE UNIVERSITY. WHAT IS YOUR ADVICE TO FRIARS WHO WANT TO PLAY COLLEGIATE SPORTS? My advice to our aspiring college student-athletes is that the hard work doesn’t stop when you sign your letter of intent. Taking college classes and playing on the collegiate level is extremely hard and requires a lot of balance. However, that hard work will pay dividends for your future success. Just this past school year alone, there were more than 20 student-athletes at Bishop Lynch who signed to play collegiate sports. All BL coaches have the mentality to support their student-athletes and prepare them for play at the next level.

THE BISHOP LYNCH ATHLETIC PROGRAM ISN’T JUST FOCUSED ON WINS. HOW DOES BL ATHLETICS SUPPORT ITS STUDENT-ATHLETES IN TERMS OF PLAYER DEVELOPMENT, SPIRITUALITY, TEAM DYNAMICS, ETC.? Bishop Lynch coaches are faithful, caring and dedicated and their commitment to our student-athletes shines in the way they support, lead and fully form students. I’m proud of the way Bishop Lynch Athletics emphasizes formation above all else. WHAT GIVES BL ATHLETICS ITS COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE? Bishop Lynch Athletics has a legacy of success that not a lot of other schools have. I am lucky that my office is located inside the Competition Gym because every day I get to see the banners that represent our 99 state championships. It’s humbling and exciting to see that level of athletic success. That BL legacy is witnessed by the second and third generations of Friar student-athletes on our campus.

WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO ACCOMPLISHING DURING YOUR FIRST FULL YEAR AS BL’S DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS? Bishop Lynch has 18 different sports programs, and I’m looking forward to taking a deep dive into each program to really get to know the coaches, student-athletes and parents and then determine each program’s drivers to success.

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M EET B RANDON M OATS Introducing BL’s New Head Football Coach

randon Moats’ name is synonymous with player development, and he’s bringing his 10 years of experience as Bishop Lynch High School’s beloved head freshman football coach and running back coach to the top spot of the Friar football program. After serving as interim head coach, Coach Moats was formally named head coach of the Bishop Lynch football program this spring. He immediately began assembling a top-notch coaching staff and even started multiple 7-on7 football teams for middle schoolers at BL

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partner schools – an investment in the future of BL football. BL President Chris Rebuck is excited to watch Coach Moats lead the Friar football program on the field this fall. “Coach Moats has been a valued member of BL Athletics for the past decade. He represents the best of BL both as a leader on the field and a builder of young men. I am proud of his past successes and look forward to his work to grow the football program in size, stature and spirit,” said Rebuck.

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You are true athletes when you prepare yourselves not only by training your bodies but also by constantly engaging the spiritual dimensions of your person for a harmonious development of all your human talents. POPE SAIN T J O H N PAUL II

AT HLETIC AS S O C IAT IO N S P OT L IG H T It’s an exciting time to be a Friar, and a Friar sports fan. Thanks to the work of parent volunteers, the BL Athletic Association is getting turbocharged to encourage fan participation at all sporting events (post-COVID) and raise funds to support our student-athletes. Watch for a new membership drive – and special merchandise – coming in Fall 2021!

LEGACY GALA SHINES IN VIRTUAL FORMAT

hen faced with the daunting task of re i m a g i n i n g t h e Bishop Lynch High School Legacy Gala due to the global pandemic, BL’s new director of volunteer

management and events and the four extraordinary gala co-chairs stepped right up to the challenge. The goal was to raise funds to support 157 student scholarships all while creating a community-building event in a virtual format.

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Several Legacy Gala leaders gather in the studio on the night of the virtual event. From left to right: Mandy McLean, Michelle Strawman, BL President Chris Rebuck, Jennifer Polak, and Shelly Slater with The Slate.

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It was such a privilege to be involved in this event! What seemed like an impossible undertaking at first turned into such a rewarding, fun volunteer experience. I loved being involved in the Legacy Gala/Auction this year and have been blown away by the generosity of our community, not to mention incredible support of the school. I can’t wait for next year’s event and would encourage any and all parents or alumni to get involved!

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pecial thanks to Mandy McLean, Jennifer Polak, Michelle Strawman, and Tish Yoxall for their dedicated service to the Through the Decades Legacy Gala. These BL parents co-chaired the most unique auction in BL history – all via Zoom meetings and lots of phone calls. Their tenacity and ingenuity are to be applauded. Monica Austin is Bishop Lynch’s director of volunteer management and events. She joined the BL team in October 2020 and hit the ground running with her passion for raising scholarship funds, event planning expertise and dedication to forging a new virtual pathway. Morgan Domijan ’11 served as BL’s associate director of volunteer management. Morgan brought her experience in international development to the role and loved being able to raise student awareness of the gala’s mission, facilitate operations and show gratitude to all the gala’s sponsors, donors and contributors.

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THE 2021 GA AN ASTOUND $381,000. SUCCESS BY THE NUMBERS The virtual live show on March 27 was watched by more than 555 people – more people than normally attend an in-person event. The virtual format even allowed Bishop Lynch alumni and friends of the

BL community located across the country to participate. The 2021 Legacy Gala raised an astounding $381,000 – much more than the original fundraising goal of $285,000.

BL President Chris Rebuck and Shelly Slater with The Slate on air during the March 27 virtual Legacy Gala.

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ALA RAISED DING A robust committee of 50 volunteers came together to plan and put on the virtual event. The silent auction featured a record 250 items, including quick getaways, signed sports memorabilia, artwork, BL perks like reserved parking and prime seating, restaurant gift cards, jewelry, and much more. The live auction still raised $30,000 even without physical paddles to raise during an in-person bidding exchange!

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TO V I E W A R ECO R DI NG O F T HE L EGAC Y GA L A , V I S I T:

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Save the date for the 2022 Legacy Gala to be held March 26, and contact Monica Austin at monica. austin@bishoplynch.org if you are interested in joining the 2022 team.

By chance, coincidence or most probably providence, Bishop Lynch High School identified The Slate production studio as a top contender to produce the virtual Legacy Gala. It turned out that The Slate, owned by former WFAA anchor Shelly Slater and her sister, has The Trev studio named in remembrance of Trevor Cadigan ’10†. Trevor’s father Jerry Cadigan ’69 even produced the Through the Decades Legacy Gala’s opening segment. The Slate’s commitment to the BL Legacy Gala helped

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JIM “MATTRESS MACK” MCINGVALE ’69 Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale ’69 was featured on The Ellen Show for his heroic and generous spirit helping his community during February’s winter weather.

Chuck Cale ’72, Curtis Jaska ’73, Pat Laue ’73, Matt Nevitt ’73, Patrick Roffino ’73, Don Shotland ’73, David Tucker ’73, and Jim Urbanus ’73 took part in a courtyard transformation project at Mary Immaculate Catholic School in Farmers Branch. Sr. Mary Anne and fellow Dominican nuns, Sr. Sophia and Sr. Annunciata teach at the school and are excited to be able to now host outdoor class periods in the courtyard this spring. “This courtyard project gave us the opportunity to say ‘thank you’ to the Dominican Sisters for their long history and continued dedication of educating children in the Diocese of Dallas and especially now at Mary Immaculate School.” - BL Alum Team

STEVEN PEEBLES ’69

DARLENE DOXEY ELLISON ’84 After serving on the Board of the Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce for over 10 years, and being the chairman for three of those years, Bishop Lynch alumna and former Alumni of the Year recipient, Darlene Doxey Ellison ’84 was awarded a Lifetime Membership Award.

GRACIE ALVAREZ OLIVER ’89 Gracie Alvarez Oliver ’89 recently moved back to the Dallas area after living in Oklahoma and California since 1980.

Steven Peebles ’69 celebrated 48 years of marriage on Dec. 30, 2020.

MICHAEL COLLINS ’70 Michael Collins ’70 has been married and practicing law in Dallas for 42 years. He has 3 children, 7 grandchildren and his mom at age 97 is still keeping him and his sisters in line.

REVEREND DANIEL KELLEY ’79 Reverend Daniel Kelley ’79 was photographed and featured in the Dallas Morning News this spring while leading Stations of the Cross at St. Joseph Catholic Parish in Arlington, TX.

ANDY ZIHLMAN ’72 Andy Zihlman ’72 and his 20-21 women’s basketball team secured the school’s 99th state championship win on Friday, March 12. This marks Andy’s 30th career state win.

BL ALUM TEAM Bishop Lynch Alumni Jim Brewer ’73,

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LEIGH ZIMMERMAN ’90 There’s no question about it, Leigh Zimmerman ’90 lives life to the fullest. In 2010 at 39 years old, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. After finishing cancer treatment, Leigh found bravery in changing her life by purchasing a house and changing her job. She started volunteering with the Breast Cancer Resource Center in Central Texas where she has cultivated many friendships with other women fighting breast cancer. Leigh also took up distance running in 2016 and went from never running at all, to running both the Houston and Austin Marathons. She started hiking and has completed both the Salkantay Route to Machu Picchu in Peru as

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well as trekking to Mount Everest Base Camp in Nepal. Leigh is looking forward to turning 50 in April and plans to spend her 50th year running a 50k ultramarathon, hiking to the summit Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa in August, and cramming as much laughter, sunsets, time with loved ones, experiences, and cultures as she can.

Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior. Currently, she is working as an Environmental Science Laboratory Instructor at Collin College’s Frisco campus.

ALLISON BROWN SILVEUS ’01

Mary Ellen Solis Nguyen ’96 is the owner and CEO of RE+FORM Physical Therapy and Wellness. Please visit her website at www.reformptandwellness.com

Allison Brown Silveus ’01 and her husband Jorge Silveus founded a virtual reality pre-screening hiring company Gamified Screening Solutions LLC, (DBA Unbent) in 2020, and since then have partnered with SMU and recently TCU Neeley School of Business (Venture Builder Program) to wireframe and conduct market research. Unbent is part of the TechFW portfolio and Allison (CEO) was featured (2021) in Dallas Innovates as one of the 10 inspiring founders in Dallas-Fort Worth. As a trained geneticist with past doctoral research on in-group bias in the brain, they have focused on using decision tree algorithms and Unity avatars to assess behavioral patterns associated with bias with soft and hard skills. Their goal is to increase organizational team matching and workplace productivity by addressing skills over words on resumes. They have two boys Hadrian and Emory and are looking forward to 2021 and Unbent’s future as their leadership team expands.

ROZIE RATCLIFFE ’00

JENNIFER CARY VAUGHN ’01

Rozie Ratcliffe ’00 won St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School’s Teacher of the Year. Rozie has been a teacher at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School for 15 years.

Jennifer Cary Vaughn ’01 graduated with a Doctorate of Philosophy in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences in December 2020 from Texas A&M University with a focus in

AMIE SMITH BRADLEY ’93 While at Bishop Lynch, Amie Smith Bradley ’93 was named to the all-area girls’ basketball team, an elite recognition honoring players who excelled during their entire sports season. This year, the legacy lives on in Amie’s daughter Paige as she not only helped her team secure a state championship but also received the elite recognition of earning a spot on the 2021 first-team all-area.

MARY ELLEN SOLI S NGUYEN ’96

DR. MEGAN GRAY ’02 Dr. Megan Gray ’02 is a pediatrician in Austin and was recently interviewed by Fox 7 Austin to discuss food insecurity related to the COVID-19 surge.

CHRI S SEBASTIAN, MD ’03 After graduating from Notre Dame in 2007 with a degree in graphic design and working as a designer, Chris Sebastian, MD ’03 changed paths to medicine and graduated from Texas A&M College of Medicine in 2018. He is currently a third-year pediatrics resident at the University of Oklahoma (OKC) and has been selected to serve as Chief Resident for the 2021-2022 academic year. Following that, he will be pursuing a fellowship in Pediatric Endocrinology.

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Dr. Jordan Hart ’04 is a chiropractor and the head athletic trainer at Lancaster ISD. She was recently interviewed by the Dallas Morning News about the importance of athletic trainers and how COVID has affected their day-to-day processes.

ELIZABETH FEROZE ’10

DR. AMANDA MOHA MMED STRAIT ’04 Dr. Amanda Mohammed Strait ’04 has been working on the front lines as a family medicine physician. Read below how she has altered her work environment to remain safe and healthy. “COVID-19 has impacted everyone, both personally and in the workplace. Safety is our first priority. We have adapted and modified processes to create an environment that is safe for patients and employees. 2020 was just an unexpected year that no one could prepare for fully but I definitely feel that the steps we have in place to solidify a safe work environment are essential. We have infection control protocols and leads within the clinic that ensure protocols are adhered to. Patients and staff are screened before they enter the clinic and we limit any unnecessary exposure if someone should have symptoms that need to be further

After graduating from BL, Elizabeth Feroze ’10 went on to Tulane University where she double majored in fine arts & psychology. She graduated with her BFA and then went on to gain work experience in Snowmass, Colorado, and eventually Sonoma, California. She has spent the past several years traveling the world, teaching for a semester in rural Thailand, and finally ending up in her current position as program director at Art Escape, a nonprofit art school & gallery in Sonoma, CA. In her spare time, she runs a small business, Small Fork Studio, crafting and selling handmade sketchbooks, and developing her painting practice. She is hoping to get her MFA in Painting in the next few years. Check out Small Fork Studio’s Etsy page here. https://www.etsy.com/shop/ SmallForkStudio

daily injections, I was able to donate five million stem cells to him today (8/31). In the coming weeks, his bone marrow will be completely wiped from his system and replaced with my stem cells which will promote new and healthy bone marrow growth. It’s been an emotional and physically painful time, but it feels incredibly rewarding to be able to help him in an otherwise completely helpless situation! Throughout this process, I’ve realized how desperate the need for bone marrow donors is (especially since the onset of COVID-19). If you can, please sign up to be a donor (link below). You might never get the call, but if you do, you literally have an opportunity to save someone’s life. Trust me, it’s worth it.” – www.bethematch.org

JENNY PORTER ’11 After graduating from West Virginia University in 2015 with a marketing and business degree, Jenny Porter ’11 moved to Colorado Springs, CO where she bought a house to be near her grandfather. After working at the Broadmoor Hotel, Jenny went off on her own and started her own business, Snuggles Snacks, a homemade pet treat company. Check out Jenny and her company at https://www.snugglessnacks.com/

TESS O’LEARY ’10

LUKE SLAMA ’09 Luke Slama ’09 completed his Doctor of Physical Therapy from The University of Texas at El Paso and is an outpatient physical therapist for Baylor Scott and White in Carrollton, Texas.

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This summer, Tess O’Leary ’10 donated around five million stem cells to her dad to help fight his MDS diagnosis. Now, Tess is raising awareness about bone marrow transplants and how you can help be the match. “Earlier this year my Dad was diagnosed with MDS, an aggressive pre-leukemia which has been attacking his bone marrow. The only known cure for MDS is a complete bone marrow transplant using stem cells from either an unrelated donor, a sibling, or a biological child. After several months of blood tests, doctor appointments, and multiple

LUKE PACKARD ’13 Luke Packard ’13 was named to the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) 30th Anniversary Football Team.

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University’s Master of Science in SpeechLanguage Pathology program, and will begin graduate school in August 2021.

and Bachelor of Science. Kate will begin her student teaching this year as a certified Teacher Candidate. This summer, Kate worked full-time at an assisted living facility in Rowlett, Texas, as a resident care partner for the elderly/disabled. She says she absolutely loves her job there and all the people she cares for and tries her best every day to put a smile on people’s faces.

BECCA SMITH ’13 In early October, Bishop Lynch High School virtually inducted new members into the world language honor societies. Inductees were invited to watch the induction ceremony video and take their oaths for the French National Honor Society, the Latin National Honor Society, and the Spanish National Honor Society. BL alumna, Becca Smith ’13 served as the ceremony’s guest speaker. Becca graduated from Northwestern University in 2017 with a double major in communication studies and Spanish. She virtually joined the event from Columbia, where she lives and works. Her speech was entitled “Vulnerability: Why Bungee Jumping Off a Bridge Isn’t the Scariest Thing You’ll Do in Life.”

KATE SCHINDEL ’17 & JIMMY HARTMANN ’17 Kate Schindel ’17 and Jimmy Hartmann ’17 are engaged and will be married in October of 2021.

AARON HUNTER ’19 Aaron Hunter ’19 is doing great things and continuing his baseball career as a Runnin’ Lopes at Lamar Community College. Aaron attributes his success to his Bishop Lynch experiences and education.

JESSI JORDAN ’16 Jessi Jordan ’16 who attends Centenary College of Louisiana recently won first place in the undergraduate division of the North Louisiana Historical Association’s annual award competition.

KATE HETTRICK ’17 Kate Hettrick ’17 graduated from the University of Texas on Dec. 5, 2020. Kate was able to graduate early as a result of her BL dual enrollment credit.

JANE ONUOHA ’19 Jane Onuoha ’19 was recently awarded the Elizabeth D. Rockwell (EDR) Student Scholarship by the University of Houston EDR Center on Ethics and Leadership. Students receive a $1,500 scholarship for their demonstrated ethical leadership and merit.

LAUREN CAMPAGNA ’17 Congratulations to Lauren Campagna ’17 who graduated from The University of Texas at Dallas in December 2020 with a Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, and a Bachelor of Science in Child Learning and Development. She has been accepted into Abilene Christian

KATE WISEMAN ’18 Kate Wiseman ’18 is currently a junior at Texas Tech University and is pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education through the College of Human Sciences in hopes of receiving her Teaching Certification B I S H O P LY N C H . O R G

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CHARLIE STOCK ’20 Charlie Stock ’20 is a freshman at The University of Notre Dame. He recently competed in a Mock Trial competition against Duke, Vanderbilt, Wesleyan, and Loyola Chicago. From that competition, Charlie made the A-Team for Mock Trial at Notre Dame. He is the only freshman out of 10 students on the A-Team!

Veritas Roofing

CAHILL HOOKER ’08 BREE SLAY ’20 Bree Slay ’20 found the perfect fit with Alpha Chi Omega Sorority at SMU. Bree learned through the recruitment process the symbol for Alpha Chi is the lyre and this sorority was founded by music students. Bree loves the connection of music to her new sorority as she was a four-year member of the BL Choir and the leader for Women’s Select Choir.

JOHNNY KOEPP ’08

A friendship founded in the halls of Bishop Lynch has grown into a burgeoning business partnership. Johnny Koepp ’08 and Cahill Hooker ’08 have fond memories of participating in sports and student activities at Bishop Lynch but credit Coach May’s Entrepreneurship Class with sparking their desire to own their own business. After his time at Bishop Lynch, Johnny attended Oklahoma State University where he wrestled and would go on to serve in the United States Army, wrestling in the World Class Athlete Program. Cahill continued his football career at Fordham University in New York and would graduate with a degree in finance. The two reunited in 2018 and restructured Johnny’s Koepp Construction to form Veritas Roofing. Servicing Dallas-Fort Worth, Veritas lives up to its namesake promise by providing customers with exceptional service and a transparent experience. Homeowners can rest assured that Veritas will tell them the truth about their roof. 2020 did not slow the dynamic duo down as they expanded Veritas’ services to include interior remodel, restoration, outdoor living construction and carpentry and acquiring Dallas mainstay Old Gate Fence Company. Veritas is pleased to be a one-stop shop for a customer looking to improve their home. As part of their commitment to giving back to the community, Veritas has supported various charitable organizations like Fortress Youth Development Center, Taste Community Kitchen, Veritas Life Adventures, Samaritan House, The Art Station and Fighting Right: Women’s Causes. Johnny and Cahill both reside in Fort Worth with their families. Johnny is the proud father of his five-year-old son Kash. They are often on their next adventure exploring the great outdoors. Cahill and his wife Trina have a daughter and are expecting their second in the summer. You can often find Cahill grilling up his world-class burgers and steaks and enjoying the company of his family and friends. For more information on Veritas, please visit veritasroofingtx.com.

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CLASS NOTES

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ANT HO NY LO PEZ ’09 M I CH ELE RO B E RTS ’9 1 Michele Roberts ’91 married Eric Krantz on Oct. 2, 2020.

N AT E LI S K A ’0 3 Nate Liska ’03 married Ashley Elizabeth Hug on Sept. 27, 2020, at the Bingham House in McKinney, Texas.

Anthony Lopez ’09 married Sarah Santoyo on Aug. 7, 2020, at The Chapel at Ana Villa in The Colony, Texas. The wedding party included Michael Lopez ’01, Adam Lopez ’03, Dion Chidozie ’09, Richard Del Bosque ’09, Richard Stevens ’09, John Dodson ’09, Alie Romero Dodson ’09, and father of the groom Thomas Lopez ’81.

B ECK Y WAL L A ND ER ’10 Becky Wallander ’10 married Chris Schultz on Nov. 14, 2020, at Perkins Chapel in Dallas, Texas. Bridesmaids included Kelsie Cale Flemister ’10 and Kristin Kleepe ’10.

PA R K ER K EA NE ’10 Parker Keane ’10 married Leah Snelson ’09 on Feb. 2, 2021, at St. Jude Catholic Church in Allen, Texas. Wedding party included Oliver Keane ’12, Hayden Keane ’13, Regan Keane ’20, Emilie Snelson ’08, and Crystal Montes ’09.

L AUR EN L EONE ’10 Lauren Leone ’10 married Aidan Kirksey on April 10, 2021, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Bridesmaids included Lauren Nevitt O’Quinn ’10, Erin Bret ’10, Paige Schmidt ’10, and Laura Shapiro ’10.

DANNY N O ONA N ’10 WH I T N EY PAT T ER S O N ’0 7 Whitney Patterson ’07 married Pepe Hernandez on July 24, 2020, in Washington Gulch, Colorado.

Danny Noonan ’10 married Caitlin Hilterbrand on April 11, 2021, at Little Flower Catholic Church in Richmond Heights, Missouri. Wedding party included Caitlin Noonan Douglass ’11 and Ryan Noonan ’14.

HA NNA H SC HI ND EL ’1 3 Hannah Schindel ’13 married Brent Shrauner Nov. 14, 2020. B I S H O P LY N C H . O R G

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Barbara Paettie Zepeda ’01 and her husband welcomed daughter Lila Grace in August 2020. She joins big brother Caleb.

Jonathan Bane ’02 and his wife Nicole welcomed their first child Emma Marie on Feb. 19, 2020.

Stephanie Best Oldaker ’03 and her husband Adam welcomed their second child Duke Austin on Dec. 14, 2020. He joins big sister Hadley (2).

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Dominic Armstrong ’05 and his wife Christina welcomed their first child Ernesto Leal on Sept. 22, 2020.

Ashly Curts Jones ’05 and her husband Chad welcomed twin girls Charlotte Rose and Ava Grace on March 27, 2020.

Kristen Angelier Gable ’07 and her husband James welcomed their second child Lucy Joan on Oct. 3, 2020. She joins big sister Lilly (3).

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Blake Leo ’08 and his wife Macey welcomed their first child Asher Keith on July 13, 2020.

Brittany Casares ’08 welcomed her first child Benjamin Thomas Rivet on March 6, 2021.

Alex Behne Barnette ’09 and her husband Cameron welcomed their first child Olivia Blake on April 4, 2021.

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Meghan Mannari Lindsey ’09 and her husband Daniel welcomed their first child Mila Ann on March 15, 2021.

Luke Slama ’09 and his wife Jessica welcomed their first child Landon Joseph on Aug. 12, 2020.

Lauren Nevitt O’Quinn ’10 and her husband Patrick welcomed their first child, Charlotte Elaine on Nov. 21, 2020.

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John Veshlage ’10 and his wife Marissa welcomed their first child Joseph Jr. “Jack” on March 26, 2021.

Kelsie Cale Flemister ’10 and her husband Eric welcomed their first child Bobbie Turner on Dec. 1, 2020.

Devin Free Caroll ’10 and her husband Chris welcomed their first child Nolan William on Jan. 14, 2021.

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IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM REM EM BER IN G THOS E DE A R TO O UR H EA RTS

ALUM N I George McElreath ’69 passed away on Jan. 20, 2021. He was the sister of Linda McElreath ’70† and Dianne “Claire” McElreath ’74. Joann Interrante ’70 passed away on Sept. 5, 2020. She was the sister of Rosemary Interrante ’69. Linden (Liv) Lauve ’71 passed away on March 12, 2021. He was the husband of Lisa Gilbert Lauve ’71. Linda Goglia ’74 passed away on Jan. 6, 2021. She was the sister of Phillip Goglia ’81. Douglas “Scott” Shaw ’74 passed away on Jan. 11, 2021. He was the brother of Christopher “Kip” Shaw ’83 and Michael “Mickey” Shaw ’86. David Pavlas ’76 passed away on Feb. 2, 2021. Dan Driscoll ’85 passed away on Jan. 5, 2021. He was the brother of Cathy Driscoll Irby ’69, Greg Driscoll ’72, Julie Driscoll Ferrell ’73, Laura Driscoll Neuman ’74, Martin Driscoll ’77, Maureen Driscoll Cramer ’78, Veronica Driscoll O’Keefe ’79, Joe Driscoll ’81, and Melanie Driscoll Marburger ’83. Julie Kostohryz Rowe ’98 passed away on Dec. 6, 2020. She was the sister of Jennifer Kostohryz Penwell ’91 and Jill Kostohryz Marshall ’95.

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Clay Brummett ’99 passed away on Dec. 20, 2020. He was the brother of Jenna Brummett ’97.

Shirlene Ziegler passed away on July 17, 2020. She was the grandmother of Nate Liska ’03.

Stephen Hargrove ’05 passed away on Nov. 5, 2020.

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Josh Moore ’07 passed away on Feb. 11, 2021. C H I L D RE N Bradley Dibble passed away on Nov. 21, 2020. He was the son of Debi Teichman Dibble ’70 and the nephew of Brian Teichman ’75 and Mary Jane Teichman Coker ’88. He was also the cousin of Christina Teichman Gardner ’00, Sarah Teichman ’03 and Joe Teichman ’08. GRA NDPARE NTS Shirley Carlozzi passed away on March 12, 2021. She was the mother of Bishop Lynch employee Kathy Leos. She was also the grandmother of Matt Leos ’11, Katie Leos ’13 and Claire Leos ’15. Donna Gilbert passed away on Nov. 10, 2020. She was the grandmother of Chandler Gilbert King ’13, Addison Gilbert Munns ’15, and Worth Gilbert ’19. Regina Noonan passed away on Sept. 27, 2020. She was the grandmother of Danny Noonan ’10, Caitlin Noonan Douglass ’11 and Ryan Noonan ’14. Tina Young passed away on Feb. 12, 2021. She was the grandmother of Collin Young ’21.

Angela Mendoza passed away on Feb. 7, 2021. She was the mother of Megan Mendoza Figley ’10, Anthony Mendoza ’13, and Mallory Mendoza ’21. John Nyhart passed away on Sept. 7, 2020. He was the father of Henry Nyhart, Class of 2023. PA ST PARE NTS Mary Anderson passed away on Sept. 2, 2020. She was the mother of Linda Humphreys Barbee ’70 and Cinde Humphreys ’72†. Jo Arata passed away on Dec. 26, 2020. She was the mother of Terry Arata-Maiers ’75, David Arata ’76, Diane Arata Paradowski ’79, Julie Arata Beyers ’83, Stephen Arata ’84 and Cindy Arata Ragan ’90. She was also the mother-in-law of Chuck Paradowski ’79 and Mike Ragan ’88 as well as the grandmother of Chad Paradowski ’07, Christopher Paradowski ’10, Colton Paradowski ’13, Zoe Beyer ’18 and Jonah Beyer ’21. Mamie Bondy passed away on March 15, 2021. She was a former Bishop Lynch employee and the mother of Tina Bondy Allday ’72, Stephen Bondy ’73, Michele Bondy ’76, and Claire Bondy ’79. Catherine Brittingham passed away on

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Oct. 10, 2020. She was the mother of Erica Brittingham Lewis ’99. Dr. Donald Brotherman passed away on March 8, 2021. He was the father of Pam Brotherman Moninger ’82, Debbie Brotherman Farver ’84, Becky Brotherman Bradfield ’87, and Mike Brotherman ’89. John Leo Cahill, III passed away on Oct. 23, 2020. He was the father of Jennifer Cahill Newell ’99 and Catherine Cahill Rambo ’08. Tom Coughlin passed away on Sept. 20, 2020. He was the father of Elizabeth Coughlin Shafer ’97, Alicia Coughlin Tormoehlen ’01 and Cristin Coughlin Cahalane ’02. Susan Covert passed away on Feb. 7, 2021. She was the mother of Jennifer Covert Clay ’88 and Julie Covert Murphy ’97. She was also the grandmother of Allison Clay ’17 and Audrey Clay ’20. Joseph Del Ferro passed away on Dec. 8, 2020, and was the father of Maria Del Ferro ’81, Greg Del Ferro ’83 and Elizabeth Del Ferro ’85. Loretta Dreyer passed away on April 16, 2021. She was the mother of Gary Dreyer ’70 and David Dreyer ’77. Richard Facetti passed away on April 23, 2021. He was the father of Missy Facetti Waldrum ’91. Mary Geary passed away on May 2, 2020. She was the mother of Lorraine Geary Holmes ’71, Jerry Geary, Jr. ’73, Cathleen Geary Otiker ’76, and Bill Geary ’80. Jerry Geary passed away on Dec. 15, 2020. He was the father of Lorraine Geary Holmes, ’71, Jerry Geary, Jr. ’73, Cathleen Geary Otiker ’76 and Bill Geary ’80. Janet Gerwer passed away on Feb. 26, 2020. She was the mother of Amy Gerwer Duke ’94 and Robbie Gerwer ’96. Raymond Gilstrap passed away on Feb. 26, 2021. He was the father of Ray Gilstrap ’91.

John Hoffman passed away on Feb. 3, 2021. He was the father of Rita Hoffman Gibson ’79, Greg Hoffman ’81, Julie Hoffman Condy ’82, Peggy Hoffman ’86, and Mark Hoffman ’90. Michael Houston passed away on Feb. 23, 2021. He was the father of Michelle Houston ’06 and Matthew Houston ’07. Marigny Lanier passed away on Jan. 4, 2021. She was the mother of Peter Maris ’02. Michael John Maurer passed away on Feb. 21, 2021. He was the father of Thomas Maurer ’74, John Maurer ’77†, Kathy Maurer Larson ’79, Bob Maurer ’81, and Jim Maurer ’83. Patricia McDowell passed away on Oct. 23, 2020. She was the mother of Kenneth McDowell ’74, Ray McDowell ’75, Penny McDowell Crowson ’76, and Melissa McDowell Roberson ’80. Henry Miller passed away on Oct. 3, 2020. He was the father of Henry Miller, Jr. ’75†, Steve Miller ’76 and Tricia Miller Foster ’78. He was also the grandfather of Greg Foster ’08. John Molstad passed away on March 5, 2021. He was the husband of former teacher Jan Molstad, and the father of Neil Molstad ’92 and Emily Molstad Shelton ’93. He was also the grandfather of Claire Shelton ’18. Rosemary Morin passed away on April 9, 2020. She was the mother of Arturo Morin ’05 and Rosa Morin ’09. Martin Norris passed away on Oct. 30, 2020. He was the father of Jeanmarie Norris Craven ’78, Carol Norris Hasty ’79, Marikay Norris Evans ’81, Sean Norris ’82, Tim Norris ’85, and Greg Campbell ’88. He was also the grandfather of Mary Beth Hasty ’16, Shannon Hasty ’17, Ben Norris ’17, Mary Campbell ’19, and Russell Campbell ’21.

Louise Rochester passed away on April 21, 2020. She was the mother of Eric Rochester ’76†, Anne Rochester Taylor ’78, Michael Rochester ’81, Monica Rochester ’83, Teresa Rochester Johnson ’86, and Moira Rochester Denton ’88. She was also the grandmother of Sarah Rochester ’03, Jacob Rochester ’05, Jordan Rochester ’10, Adam Rochester ’12, David Rochester ’15, Daniel Rochester ’17, and Grace Rochester ’20. Sarah Salvato passed away on Feb. 23, 2021. She was the mother of Denise Salvato Crough ’70† and Frank Salvato ’76. Marjorie Schnurr passed away on Feb. 23, 2021. She was the mother of Fred Schnurr ’69, Greg Schnurr ’71, Linda Schnurr Saucedo ’73, Cynthia Schnurr Hambrick ’74, Douglass Schnurr ’77, and Laura Schnurr Breen ’78. Richard Segura passed away on Jan. 26, 2021. He was the father of Richard Segura ’69, and Morris Segura ’70. Henry Tobolka passed away on Oct. 17, 2020. He was the father of Cary Tobolka ’70† and Mike Tobolka ’73. He was also the grandfather of Christine Tobolka Rentfro ’98 and Brooke Tobolka ’00. Carole White passed away on Sept. 18, 2020. She was the mother of Suzanne Horton Pirozzolo ’74 and the grandmother of Jessica Patton Wallish ’98. SIBLI NGS Betty Button passed away on Aug. 26, 2020. She was the sister of Bill Button ’73 and Bob Button ’73. Jan Materka passed away on Dec. 18, 2020. He was the brother of Lynn Materka Harnden ’68.

Margaret “Peggy” O’Neill passed away on March 17, 2021. She was the mother of Rick O’Neill ’68 and Lisa O’Neill Nevitt ’80. She was also the grandmother of Abbey Nevitt Bryan ’06.

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