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Celebrating Our Past, Building Our Future

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is published biannually for the alumni, family and friends of Bishop Lynch High School.

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Christopher L. Rebuck – President Kristin Mannari ’99 – Director of Communications Deb Jaska – Community and Alumni Relations Director Hannah Jaggers – Graphic Designer

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

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CONTRIBUTORS Beth Arsenault Katherine Day Michele Longoria Cliff Gibson Kaitlyn Mannari ’04 Terry Miller May ’74

INTRODUCING PRESIDENT REBUCK

PHOTOGRAPHY CONTRIBUTORS Wesley Duke Impressionist Portraits Hannah Jaggers Michele Longoria Kristin Mannari ’99

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Terry Miller May ’74 Lisa Means Sr. Cecilia Sehr, O.P. Charles Davis Smith Veritas Yearbook Staff

FRONT COVER With the help of the Class of 2015, the Administration was able to pull off a little prank during Mr. Leyden’s final senior class portrait as president of Bishop Lynch High School.

Direct letters to the Editor, address changes or other correspondence to: Bishop Lynch High School Communications Department 9750 Ferguson Rd. Dallas, TX 75228 FriarFeed@BishopLynch.org

MISSION STATEMENT Faithful to Catholic Tradition and to our Dominican heritage of scholarship and service, Bishop Lynch High School promotes the development of the total person by bringing together a diverse community in a rigorous, college preparatory environment where students are taught to strive for excellence, seek truth, and work for justice in the world.

- Revised August 2014

A TRULY #TRENDING CAMPUS

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NEWS OF INTEREST TO ALUMNI, FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF BISHOP LYNCH HIGH SCHOOL summer 2015

CELEBRATING THE CLASS OF 2015

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THE LEYDEN LEGACY

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HOMECOMING 2014

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AN UPDATE ON ANNUAL GIVING

20 VERITAS...FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION

A NIGHT IN PARIS AUCTION

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CHOIR GOES TO FRANCE

ALUMNI EVENTS

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ALUMNI CLASS NOTES

WEDDINGS, BIRTHS, OBITUARIES

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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

Dear Friar Family, As I write this, I am humbled and honored at the leadership opportunity afforded to me as president of Bishop Lynch High School. I am filled with joy and excitement as I carry out my vocation to serve the Church and our school through this new call to leadership. In my time as both a student and an educator in Catholic schools, the roots of family and faith have given me opportunities to grow tremendously. As I consider a future filled with hope for my own children, I realize, more and more each day, the importance of cultivating these roots in the leaders of tomorrow during the short time they spend with us here at Bishop Lynch.

As we write the next chapter in the proud history of Bishop Lynch, we focus on what matters most – remaining faithful to our Catholic Dominican heritage.

This calls us to uphold the values of study, reflection, service and community and to fulfill our mission of inviting students to hear and answer God’s call to become

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the best version of themselves. Please join me and our dedicated faculty in our resolve to educate a diverse student body and to inspire each student to reach their fullest potential.

My prayers will be with you as we start a new academic year and I ask that you pray for the Bishop Lynch community – past, present and future – as we construct and enhance the life, programs and activities of the school. We pray that our experiences are centered around a personal encounter with Jesus Christ, and a communal witness to the Gospel message of love of God and love of neighbor.

Peace and Blessings,

Christopher L. Rebuck PRESIDENT

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THE LEYDEN LEGACY

AFTER 33 YEARS AT THE HELM OF BISHOP LYNCH HIGH SCHOOL AND 50 YEARS IN CATHOLIC EDUCATION, PRESIDENT ED LEYDEN RETIRES...

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On Sunday, May 17, 2015, president Edward E. Leyden shook the hand of senior Ashtyn Zapletal ’15 and awarded his final Bishop Lynch High School diploma…marking the end of an era at 9750 Ferguson Road. These last 267 students from the Class of 2015 joined more than 6,000 former Friars, who can proudly say they graduated under the unwavering support and leadership of Mr. Ed Leyden.

“I’m not the one who educated these students and formed them day in and day out, but hopefully I’ve made it possible for others to do that,” Leyden said, paraphrasing a quote from one of his heroes, the late San Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero. “And for that, yes – I am proud.”

After 33 years at the helm of Bishop Lynch High School, marking a 50-year career in Catholic education for Leyden and his devoted family, he retired as president on June 30, 2015.

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“The timing is good for me, my wife Barbara and my family,” said Leyden. “It’s a good time for new insights, new ideas and new energy.”

Leyden, a native of Burbank, CA, was hired as Bishop Lynch High School’s first lay president in 1982, amid slight uncertainty and worry about the school’s future. The Dominican Order, which had founded and managed Bishop Lynch for the better part of 20 years, could no longer fully staff the school because of a priest shortage. Rather than close the school, the Order transferred ownership and management of Bishop Lynch High School to the Diocese of Dallas.

Leyden came to Bishop Lynch having already built 20 years of administrative and teaching experience at prestigious schools in Texas and Florida. He quickly understood how important the school’s Dominican heritage was, and announced his intent to continue integrating it into the life of the school. The move

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steadied nerves and provided a measure of confidence.

In 1982, Sister Cecilia Sehr, O.P., a Dominican nun, had just arrived at Bishop Lynch on a teaching assignment from Sinsinawa, WI. She said Leyden displayed a gift for navigating difficult situations.

“Ed had a keen wisdom which evaluated the situation, then he’d make a prudent decision,” said Sr. Cecilia. “His leadership and intellect is what catapulted the school to where we are today.”

honor given each year by the U.S. Department of Education, recognized schools across the nation showing exemplary academic achievement. Leyden said it was one of his proudest moments as president.

“The Blue Ribbon Award confirmed the academic excellence found at Bishop Lynch,” he said. “Our community was extremely proud of the achievement because it really put us on the map, and helped cement our reputation as one of the outstanding high schools in the country.”

While he was eager to maintain Bishop Lynch High School’s identity, Leyden was even more interested in finding ways of improving every facet of the school.

Eight years later, the school won the award again. Bishop Lynch High School remains one of only 15 high schools in Texas, and the only Catholic high school in North Texas, to win the award twice.

Through his hard work, Bishop Lynch was awarded its first National Blue Ribbon Award in 1991. This prestigious

By 2001, Bishop Lynch High School began witnessing the first of many dramatic facility improvements, having completed

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a new dining hall, reception area and campus store. But Leyden said it was the opening of the school’s new performing arts center in 2003, with major funding from The Catholic Foundation, that changed the perceptions of what many thought was possible for Bishop Lynch, including admittedly, his own.

Though Leyden had done so much to make the school bigger and better, he still had grander plans. In 2011 the school launched the Veritas...From Generation to Generation campaign for endowment growth and campus expansion. Targeted to finish in the fall of 2016, the 5-phase expansion will reflect a 35 percent increase to the campus footprint in five years. The project began with the locker room renovations in the Legacy Gym. Where once stood an 18-room residence for the priests, now is the nearly $9 million, 45,000 square foot building.

This moved the band from a metal modular, opened a new performance gymnasium and added adequate areas for dance and visual arts. The anonymous donation for the building was

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contingent on one thing - naming the building in Leyden’s honor. On August 17, 2014, the building was fittingly named “The Leyden Arts & Athletics Complex.”

“It was an incredible honor and quite honestly, humbling,” Leyden said. “This was 45,000 square feet that I never imagined would ever be there, but now is – for all our future Friars to flourish.”

It is Leyden’s brand of leadership and success that had him receiving many accolades, including the 2015 Catholic Foundation Award, which was presented on February 6, 2015 at the Hilton Anatole to a record-breaking crowd.

Every member of the BL faculty and staff were afforded the opportunity to support the Leyden family in this award through generous donors and friends of Bishop Lynch High School.

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“Think about the thousands of students and families Mr. Leyden has impacted,” said Matt Kramer, president of The Catholic Foundation. “The breadth and growth of Bishop Lynch, and how well respected he is as a deacon, clearly this man has committed his life to Christ. His devotion to his Catholic faith and his outreach is immeasurable. He has lived it out.”

Finding a replacement to follow Leyden’s Legacy was no small feat. However, the presidential search committee’s nation-wide effort was met with a standing ovation when Chris Rebuck was announced as Leyden’s successor. Rebuck came to the school seven years ago, after serving as principal at St. John’s Catholic school in Ennis, and he was among 16 finalists vying for the job.

“It’s going to be difficult to think about what Bishop Lynch High School looks like without Mr. Leyden,” Rebuck said. “I think the task to fill his shoes is impossible.”

Leyden’s legacy will live forever – whether it’s the 33 identical faces in every senior class portrait since 1983 or the building which bears his name. He will be remembered as the man who graduated more than 6,000 students since taking the job in 1982, and established Bishop Lynch High School as one of the best Catholic high schools in the state of Texas.

“The namesake of our school, Bishop Joseph Patrick Lynch once said, ‘If I had to do it all over again, I’d be a priest, but a better priest,’” Leyden said. “If I had to do it all over again, I’d be a Catholic educator, but a better one.”

“My hope is that I left Bishop Lynch High School a better place than I found it,” he concluded. “Shouldn’t that be the case for anybody? You leave a place better than you found it?”

Mr. Leyden, rest assured that you have certainly exceeded that goal. Bishop Lynch High School will forever be a better place – because of you. Thank you!

Thank you to Nanette Light from DMN “Neighbors Go,” Seth Gonzales from “The Texas Catholic” and The Catholic Foundation for the articles this story was based upon.

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ED LEYDEN RECEIVES 2015 CATHOLIC FOUNDATION AWARD IN RECOGNITION OF HIS DEVOTED SERVICE TO THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY Each year, The Catholic Foundation honors a deserving individual for his or her distinguished service and support of the Dallasarea Catholic community. The Catholic Foundation Award Dinner serves to honor the spirit of philanthropy that for years has supported the community. Nearly 1,500 guests gathered to honor Ed Leyden at the 33rd Annual Award Dinner. Held at the Hilton Anatole, the attendance made the 2015 dinner the largest in the Foundation’s history. Kasey and Bill Hollon, parents of Kristin Hollon Mason ’96, Patrick Hollon ’99 and Kathryn Hollon ’02, served as Dinner Chairmen for the event.

Leyden received the prestigious Catholic Foundation Award for his leadership role and positive impact on the Catholic education community. He was bestowed a grant to Bishop Lynch High School designated for The Ed and Barbara Leyden Scholarship Fund in Leyden’s honor.

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ON SUNDAY, APRIL 26TH THE BISHOP LYNCH COMMUNITY CELEBRATED “THE LEYDEN LEGACY,” HONORING PRESIDENT ED LEYDEN’S RETIREMENT AFTER 33 YEARS OF LEADERSHIP AT BL AND MORE THAN 50 YEARS IN CATHOLIC EDUCATION!

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GRADUATION On May 17, 2015, Bishop Lynch High School graduated 267 seniors in ceremonies held at the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland, TX. The Bishop Lynch Class of 2015 was awarded $22.8 million in academic, athletic, fine arts, leadership and Military scholarships, representing the largest amount ever recorded by a single graduating class!

GRADUATE SPECIAL AWARDS

DAVID POST AWARD CORBIN NEUMANN ’15 WITH MOCK TRIAL ADVISOR MRS. BETH STORM

JOHN ADAMCIK MEMORIAL AWARD JOE GANNON ‘15 WITH ASSISTANT ATHLETIC DIRECTOR COACH BEN DASCH ’95

THE SENIOR STUDENT COUNCIL MEMBER OF THE YEAR KIMBERLIE SCALES ’15 WITH MS. MARIA RODRIGUEZ

DOMINIC NORMAN AWARD MARIE PHILLIPS ’15 WITH DIRECTOR OF GUIDANCE MS. RAQUEL VASQUEZ MCKINNEY ’89

STUDENT COUNCIL MEMBER OF THE YEAR LIZETTE BURCIAGA ’15 WITH DIRECTOR OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES MS. KAITLYN MANNARI ’04

SR. CECILIA SEHR O.P. SCIENCE AWARD CATHERINE NOLAN ’15 WITH SCIENCE DEPARTMENT CHAIR SR. CECILIA SEHR, O.P.

UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY APPOINTMENT KENDALL LEIGH GRASER ’15

2015 FEMALE AND MALE ATHLETES OF THE YEAR KAYCIE TILLMAN ’15 RAWLEIGH WILLIAMS III ’15

COR CHRISTI AWARD ARIELLE RODRIGUEZ ’15 WITH PRESIDENT ED LEYDEN AND DEACON BILL FOBES

FEMALE SCHOLAR ATHLETE OF THE YEAR MARCELLA BARRILLEAUX ’15 PETER BARRETT TOMASZ MALE SCHOLAR ATHLETE OF THE YEAR JACOB PACKARD ’15

SENIOR OF THE YEAR AWARD YONATAN GIRMA ‘15 WITH DIRECTOR OF GUIDANCE MS. RAQUEL VASQUEZ MCKINNEY ’89

UNIVERSITY OF DALLAS BISHOP MICHAEL DUCA ’70 SCHOLARSHIP KATELYN VICTORIA CROLL ’15

FACULTY HONORED AT AWARDS ASSEMBLY

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GUY MASCOLO MEMORIAL AWARD COACH BILLY CLARK WITH 2014 RECIPIENT MRS. JULIA WADE

JOHN F. KENNEDY AWARD MS. MARIA RODRIGUEZ WITH DIRECTOR OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES MS. KAITLYN MANNARI ’04

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY TEACHER AWARD MRS. DORAN WOFFORD LOPEZ ’00 WITH NHS BOARD MEMBERS

ARETE AWARD MRS. DENISE VALLES DIBIASE ‘87 WITH 2014 RECIPIENT MRS. JULIE HEFNER MCMILLIN ’68

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Bishop Lynch High School is proud to announce the Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the Class of 2015.

These Academic Excellence Awards are based upon rank in the class over seven semesters of high school work, and are the highest honor awards given by Bishop Lynch High School.

BISHOP LYNCH HIGH SCHOOL 2015 VALEDICTORIAN COURTNEY ANN NEWMAN Courtney, daughter of Bill and Shelly Newman, came to Bishop Lynch High School from Mary Immaculate School in Farmers Branch, TX. Prior to classes even beginning her freshman year, Courtney became a member of the swim team where she was a four-time state swim meet competitor, named TISCA 1st Team All-State four times, 2nd Team three times and Honorable Mention five times. Courtney was also named to the TISCA Academic AllState team during both years of eligibility. She was active in National Honor Society, National English Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society, Rho Kappa History Honor Society and National Science Honor Society.

Courtney was recognized as a National Merit Commended Scholar, AP Scholar with Distinction and to further her experience at Bishop Lynch, she was a four-year Choir member with three years on the Choir Leadership Council. She also participated in the JV Choir, A Cappella Choir and POP Choir. Courtney was in the Invisible Children club, the Pro-Life Club and Bishop Lynch Ambassadors, and was cast in the 2015 Blackfriars spring musical “The Wedding Singer.� Courtney was a Eucharistic minister her senior year at BL and she was an altar server mentor at Mary Immaculate Parish. Courtney will begin her college life in the Honors Program at Texas A&M University, studying Biomedical Sciences with hopes to continue her singing with a minor in Music.

BISHOP LYNCH HIGH SCHOOL 2015 SALUTATORIAN AMANDA NICOLE EHNIS Amanda, daughter of Paul and Barbara Ehnis, came to Bishop Lynch High School from St. Mark Catholic School in Plano, TX. While at Bishop Lynch, Amanda was a member of the A Cappella Choir for three years, and served a year on the Choir Leadership Board. She was an active member of the Math Team, competing and placing in a variety of the ASA Senior Division Math Contests. Amanda was also a member of Mu Alpha Theta, serving in various leadership positions, including president her senior year. She was also president of Delta Epsilon Phi (National German Honor Society). Amanda was a Silver Award Winner, and twice named a Gold Award Winner on the National German Exam, Levels II, III and IV. She was also a member of Science National Honor Society, History National Honor Society and English National Honor Society.

Amanda participated in TAPPS academic contest, placing 3rd in state in Spelling and 2nd in state in Number Sense. In addition, Amanda was named a National Merit Commended Scholar, as well as a National AP Scholar. Amanda will begin her career at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, IN studying Electrical Engineering.

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WHERE YOU WILL FIND US! Abilene Christian University Arizona State University Arlington Career Institute Auburn University Austin College Austin Community College Baylor University Belmont University Benedictine College Blinn College Brookhaven College Centenary College of Louisiana

Cisco College College of Wooster Collin College Collin County Community College Concordia University - Montreal Cornell University Creighton University Dallas Baptist University DePaul University Eastfield College El Centro College Florida State University George Washington University

Georgetown University Harvard University Henderson State University Indiana University at Bloomington Lesley University Louisiana State University Loyola University Maryland Loyola University New Orleans Midwestern State University Millsaps College New York University North Lake College

Northwest Missouri State University Oklahoma State University Pepperdine University Prairie View A&M University Richland College Saint Louis University Sam Houston State University Seattle University Seton Hall University Southeastern Oklahoma State University Southern Methodist University Southwestern University

“Bishop Lynch, both in the classroom and on the field, provided me with the necessary framework and foundation, to pursue my passions. Our community taught me not only how to be a good student, or to become a better person ... but to make every effort to be a contributing member of society.”

Erin Scott Creighton University Omaha, NE

“Bishop Lynch presented all the opportunities I needed to pave the path to my future which I have always desired. Through rigorous academics, stellar athletics and engaging extracurricular activities, I was able to form myself into a well-rounded individual and graduate with skills that will help me succeed in life. I am very blessed to have benefited from a school such as Bishop Lynch, which has led me to attain my dream of going to UCLA.” Omar Habib University of California, Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA

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“Being a student-athlete at Bishop Lynch High School helped me develop time management skills, learn the importance of prioritizing tasks and most importantly, self-accountability. BL offered a variety of challenging courses which mirrored a college classroom environment, preparing us all to take the next step in our academic careers. The skills I learned from my supportive instructors, coaches and counselors will play a key role in my future at the University of Texas. Go Friars and Hook ‘em Horns!”

Luke Canan University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX

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Spring Hill College St. Edward’s University St. Mary’s University of San Antonio Stephen F. Austin State University Tarleton State University Texas A&M University Texas A&M University, Commerce Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi Texas Christian University Texas Tech University Texas Woman’s University Trinity University Tulane University

Tyler Junior College United States Naval Academy Universidad de Nebrija, Spain University of Alabama University of Arkansas University of California, Los Angeles University of Colorado at Boulder University of Dallas University of Dayton University of Houston University of Kansas University of Mississippi University of Missouri - Columbia

“Not only has Bishop Lynch prepared me for college through multiple AP and dual enrollment classes, but the quality of the academic education I received is an incredible reflection of the fantastic staff of teachers I have been blessed with. Additionally, the leadership opportunities available in academic, athletic and spiritual organizations have given me key experiences I will use when I go on to the next stages of my life.”

Kimberly Walter University of Notre Dame South Bend, IN

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University of North Texas University of Northern Colorado University of Notre Dame University of Oklahoma University of San Diego University of Southern California University of Texas, Arlington University of Texas, Austin University of Texas, Dallas University of Texas, Tyler University of the Incarnate Word

University of Tulsa Wagner College Watkins College of Art and Design Wayland Baptist University Weatherford College

“I cannot imagine a better way to find success than through Bishop Lynch High School. Bishop Lynch helped me prepare for my future not only through rigorous academics, but by molding my character and pushing me to strive for excellence.”

Yoni Girma Harvard University Cambridge, MA

“Study skills, time management, civic responsibility and respect of discipline are only a few of the things that Bishop Lynch taught me in my four short years.

Our school prepared me for my future, by helping to mold me into a successful student-athlete. I cannot wait to continue this lifestyle into my college career.”

Kaycie Tillman Florida State University Tallahassee, FL

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FOLLOWING IN THEIR FOOTSTEPS

John Athas ’81

Mike Dunson ’71

Luke Athas ’15

Christopher Dunson ’15

Megan Holobowicz (Muncy) ’92

Maria Lohmann (Anderson) ’85

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Judy Croll (Svrcek) ’78

Margaret Fulkerson (Wass) ’83

Aidan Holobowicz ’15

Megan Lohmann ’15

Katelyn Croll ’15

Travis Fulkerson ’15

Jim Jeffrey ’78

Jenn Martinez (Buell) ’93

Hector Croll ’78

Don Gober ’83

Andrew Gober ’15

Jamie Jeffrey ’15

Nicholas Martinez ’15

Elizabeth Carroll-Ramsey ’83

Matt Martinez ’93

Frosty Leos ’70

Reilly Ramsey ’15

George Hafertepe ’76 Allison Hafertepe ’15

Clare Leos ’15

Teresa Maso (Wenzel) ’82

Lindsey Maso ’15

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Debbie Merkel (Heitmeyer) ’79

Mary Packard (Cook) ’79

Jacob Packard ’15

Steve Ramos ’85

Eric Rochester ’76†

Jim Urbanus ’73

Theresa Merkel ’15

Candice Paddock ’96

Emily Ramos ’15

David Rochester ’15

Jack Urbanus ’15

Brian Walter ’81

Ann Marie Orscheln (Wass) ’79

Kimberly Walter ’15

Krysta Orscheln ’15

Alexandra Duron ’15

Liz Potter (Wyland) ’85

Davina Brandon Robledo ’15 Hathaway-Robledo ’93

Jessica Roppolo (Marengo-Rowe) ’87

Jenny Vavrik (Adams) ’87

Justin Roppolo ’15

Samuel Weyrens ’15

Collin Owen ’15

Kaitlin Potter ’15

Tony Robledo ’78

Joe Roppolo ’87

Colin Vavrik ’15

Bill Weyrens ’81

Carolyn Owen (Bitela) ’90

Joseph Robledo ’15

Sandy Stansbury (Sellers) ’82

Terry Vlk (Hettler) ’85

Tom Yoxall ’84

Mike Potter ’82

Ryan Stansbury ’15

Audrey Vlk ’15

Patrick Vlk ’86

Benjamin Yoxall ’15

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CHRIS REBUCK: PASSING THE TORCH

“THIS COMMUNITY IS ONE THAT’S BUILT ON THE STRONG CORE VALUES OF FAITH AND FAMILY. THE REAL MISSION IS HOW TO STRENGTHEN THAT CORE AND HOW TO ARTICULATE IT IN A WAY THAT INVITES MORE PEOPLE TO PARTICIPATE.” - CHRIS REBUCK BLHS PRESIDENT

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Even though Bishop Lynch has officially moved into a new era with school president Chris Rebuck, don’t expect the school’s high standards and stellar reputation to change at all. Rebuck, who took over for Ed Leyden on July 1, 2015, faces what could appear to be a daunting task for others — following in the footsteps of a man who led the school for more than 30 years. However, Rebuck embraces the opportunity and plans to use what he learned from Leyden to carry the school into the future.

“Ed was one of the main reasons why I came to work at BL,” Rebuck said. “His reputation before I even arrived here was one of great leadership, someone who had a great reputation in the community, really centered in Catholic education. That was key for me because that’s where I’ve chosen to make my career.”

Rebuck was one of six candidates to interview for the position of Dean of Students in 2008, but the only candidate from outside Bishop Lynch. “I felt really blessed and lucky that he would consider having somebody from the outside come in and become part of the leadership team,” he said.

Once he became part of the BL community, Rebuck says he learned a lot from Leyden, including an incredibly special — and effective — leadership style that he plans to keep in place.

“Communication was always very important to him, bringing in the leadership team and empowering them to have ownership in the programs that are here,” Rebuck said. “It never felt like a ‘top-down’ type of management style from him, there was always an invitation from him to participate in the conversation of leadership.”

“I FELT HONORED AND PRIVILEGED THAT ED HAD GREAT CONFIDENCE IN ME, AND I SAW HOW THAT AFFECTED OTHER PEOPLE IN THE BUILDING AS WELL. THEY FELT LIKE THEY HAD OWNERSHIP, [IN THE SCHOOL] AND IT WASN’T JUST ‘I’M DOING THIS BECAUSE MY BOSS TOLD ME TO.’” “That was a practice that I hope to model for myself, because it’s really helped me a tremendous deal to prepare for my next challenge.

I think I have a responsibility to pay it forward like he did and empower the people here to be ready for their next challenge.”

Rebuck says the lessons he learned under Leyden’s leadership are priceless, and despite his legacy, he aims to have a similar impact on the BL community.

“I hope that I can hold and cherish the lessons he shared with me and create conduits for others in the building to become leaders,”

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Rebuck said. “That’s the most direct influence he had on me. I definitely want to carry on that legacy.”

“Following the leader for 33 years of a 51-year-old school, it’s going to be difficult for me to have the same impact that he has had,” Rebuck admitted. “Through prayer and growth and hard work and learning, I hope that I can get to the level he’s reached.”

The current president also admits he will keep the former president close through a mentor/friend relationship that should help the school thrive for years to come.

“We’ve made a commitment to stay connected to each other, so that I can continue to learn from his wisdom and experience. He and I both have a desire for him to have a connection with the community that he’s been such a big part of for so long.”

As for the future, Rebuck said the task at hand isn’t building something great, but rather taking an already existing level of achievement into the future.

“This community is one that’s built on the strong core values of faith and family. The real mission is how to strengthen that core and how to articulate it in a way that invites more people to participate,” Rebuck said. “We want the best students, teachers and investors in our program. I think my voice and leadership will be necessary to ensure we are at the top of mind when it comes to all of those things.”

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“Our mission continues to be helping students become who they’re called to be by God,” he said. “We have a great foundation to step off into a new future for Bishop Lynch, one that’s cutting edge and innovative and will help prepare the students for today.”

Chris Rebuck’s vision to move Bishop Lynch into the future derives from a quote more than 100 years old, originating from John Dewey, one of the founding fathers for education in the United States:

“IF WE TEACH TODAY’S STUDENTS AS WE TAUGHT YESTERDAY’S, WE ROB THEM OF TOMORROW.” That same idea is echoed by Rebuck when asked of the greatest challenge he’s facing in his new role as president of Bishop Lynch High School.

“Of all the challenges in my leadership position, the biggest one has to be how we push Bishop Lynch to be the best it can be. And, I for one am ready to live every day with that challenges at the forefront of my mind.”

Written by: Cliff Gibson, SID

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ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN

The Bishop Lynch Annual Fund is a vital source of institutional momentum for Bishop Lynch High School, and the primary way for all alumni, parents and friends to help sustain the special features that set Bishop Lynch apart. The success of Annual Giving reflects the spirit of shared experience and mutual encouragement, as each generation of Friars preserves the legacy of opportunity it received, strengthens it and passes it on.

Your generosity to the Bishop Lynch High School Annual Giving Campaign allows us to provide extraordinary opportunities for learning and discovery, to extend the financial aid program to students in need, and to help meet the daily emerging needs and challenges of our school. These funds give Bishop Lynch the flexibility to undertake new initiatives, while supporting our students to “strive for excellence, seek truth and work for justice in the world.�

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VERITAS CAMPAIGN VERITAS…FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

In May 2015, Bishop Lynch High School completed Phase 3 of the Veritas … From Generation to Generation Campaign, moving students and teachers into a two-story wing at the west side of campus. This addition to the Sister Cecilia Sehr O.P. Science Pavilion added 19 new classrooms – seven science and 12 core – to finish the project which launched in the summer of 2014 with the 28 remodeled Inadale and Ferguson Hall classrooms.

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DAVID POST CLASSROOM DEDICATION

On April 27, 2015, the BL Family celebrated the life of David Post - teacher, mentor and friend - honoring his devotion to teaching and tenacity for life. In a project championed by the Bishop Lynch faculty and staff, together they contributed $25,000 to dedicate a classroom in David’s memory, ensuring a lasting impact of his legacy for future generations of Friars. What a touching tribute to a treasured colleague!

Thank you to the Mock Trial team for the special presentation and tribute video honoring Mr. Post. And a very special thank you to Mr. Post’s family, BL alumni, faculty, staff and friends who helped us to celebrate David Post the only way he would’ve wanted it ... Coffee House style!

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FERGUSON PARK SOFTBALL FIELD

BL was honored to be a recipient of a $100,000 grant from The Catholic Foundation to support the Ferguson Park Softball Field. In partnership with the City of Dallas Parks and Recreation Department, construction is underway to complete the Lady Friar Home Softball Field. The new complex will also encourage participation at softball games and build community with our East Dallas neighbors.

The Ferguson Park Softball Field initiative exhibits Bishop Lynch’s commitment to its East Dallas neighborhood, allowing BL to live out its priorities of service to the greater community. It supports the BL softball program that fosters the well-being of the total person, body and soul.

“This project allows Bishop Lynch to provide first class athletic facilities, and the arrangement is a unique partnership with the City of Dallas,” said Walt Adams, member of the Catholic Foundation Board of Trustees and Distribution Committee.

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WHAT’S NEXT IN THE VERITAS CAMPUS EXPANSION PROJECTS PHASE 5 STUDENT COMMONS COMPLETES THE VISION

MOVING ON TO PHASE 4 NEW WEST ENTRANCE

After 18 years, the modular classroom building, affectionately known as “the double wide,” was demolished to make way for continued campus construction. Bishop Lynch High School is ready to build the next phase of improvements: Administration, Admission, Academic, Advancement, Business and Communication offices; a relocated main entrance and courtyard to greet visitors; and BL’s first Alumni Center — a dedicated space for former Friars when they come back to visit campus!

The final phase in campus improvements will be developed during the 2015-2016 school year, targeted to open for students in fall 2016. Centered at the St. Catherine of Siena Chapel, Monsignor Weinzapfel Atrium and BL Bistro we know today, the vibrant life of our student community happens in these common spaces. As BL envisions the future Student Commons at the heart of our campus, it will include a new Attendance Office and Office of Student Life, an expanded Student Activities Center and completion of a unified design with a common path aligning three courtyards to connect our campus, called “The Way.”

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HOMECOMING 2014

NOT EVEN A DALLAS-WIDE POWER OUTAGE COULD STOP THIS CELEBRATION!

Since 1990, the Bishop Lynch Alumni Association has recognized those graduates who have best exemplified the Bishop Lynch tradition and Dominican heritage of service to the community. Each honoree should show commitment to the school and its mission, and should serve as a model of what Christ has called us to become.

The criteria for the Alumni of the Year Award includes excellence in the following areas: service to Bishop Lynch High School, service to the community and success in his or her chosen field.

Honored as the 2014 Alumni of the Year were:

DARLENE DOXEY ELLISON Darlene Doxey Ellison, Class of 1984, has been involved at Bishop Lynch since her graduation. She’s served in multiple roles for the Athletic Booster Club, has been instrumental in the Annual Giving Campaign and has supported a wide-range of organizations at Bishop Lynch including the Blackfriars Guild, the Friar Baseball team and the Magazine Drive. She is also the parent of two Bishop Lynch alumni – Austin Calvin ’12 and Alexa Calvin ’14.

Darlene has been an active supporter of many organizations in the community, serving in leadership roles of groups as diverse as the St. Thomas Aquinas School Board, the Lakewood Service League, SoupMobile, the “Future Women in Business” Summer Internship Program, the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center and the Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce.

Darlene works for Veritex Community Bank as a Community Development Executive, and has been a guest speaker on various small business topics and overcoming obstacles for companies and organizations.

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In addition, Darlene is an award-winning author and a nationallyknown advocate for the protection of children from abuse.

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DAVID CAMPISI In his role as the leader of an historic and well-known group of restaurants, David Campisi ’87 has given back to Bishop Lynch in many ways. He has supported organizations by providing excellent meals for countless events, and provided financial support for organizations, and various building or expansion initiatives.

David has proudly served the community in a number of ways, both personally and professionally. Among the charities that he and Campisi’s Restaurants support are the American Heart Association, the Dallas and Fort Worth Zoos, local police and firefighters, the Salesmanship Club and the Ronald McDonald House. Perhaps most importantly, David offers his support to help feed those less fortunate by working with local soup kitchens and many parishes in the diocese.

“EACH HONOREE SHOULD SHOW COMMITMENT TO THE SCHOOL AND ITS MISSIONS AND SHOULD SERVE AS A MODEL TO ALL OF WHAT CHRIST HAS CALLED US TO BECOME.”

Campisi’s Restaurants have been a Dallas landmark since 1946. David became the fourth generation of his family to operate the popular restaurant. In 1992, and in the years since Campisi’s has expanded to nine locations in the Dallas - Fort Worth area. Campisi’s has won many local and national awards for Best Pizza and Best Italian Food, but David operates the company as his great-grandfather and grandfather did — with its roots in community service and “handshakes and hellos.”

JIM MCINTYRE After graduating from college, Jim McIntyre, Class of 1987, began his career as an educator right here at Bishop Lynch, where he served as a teacher, Academic Advisor and Assistant Academic Dean. While at Lynch, Jim was instrumental in the effort to re-institute the swimming and diving program, resulting in his historic role as head coach of the 1996 TAPPS State Swimming and Diving team.

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Since leaving Bishop Lynch in 2000, Jim has acted as the principal of Cardinal Newman High School in Columbia, SC, and is currently the president of Father Ryan High School in Nashville, TN, where he has been since 2007. He serves on many boards and committees in the education industry, with expertise in areas such as school accreditation, athletic administration, and curriculum development.

Throughout his career, Jim has been a leader in his community. Among the many examples of his service is his leadership in providing flood relief, by raising $75,000 to supplement Catholic students affected by the disaster in Tennessee. He has won numerous awards for his community service, including being named the Nashville Catholic Business Leader of the Year in 2009 and a proclamation from the Nashville City Council for his leadership in providing assistance and aid to the victims of Hurricane Katrina.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR THREE, VERY WORTHY 2014 BISHOP LYNCH ALUMNI OF THE YEAR!

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2014 HOMECOMING WEEKEND

In a Homecoming football game that almost didn’t happen, the Bishop Lynch Friars gave up two late scores and were defeated by Argyle Liberty Christian 37-24 on October 3, 2014. Storms blew through the Dallas area the evening before, knocking-out power to campus and most of the surrounding neighborhoods. As 3 p.m. approached on Friday afternoon, the game and Alumni “Taste of Lynch” were in serious jeopardy of not happening, as power had still not yet been restored. But shortly after alternate plans had been finalized, electricity returned to campus and plans swung into action to make sure the game ... and all Homecoming events happened as planned.

During pre-game, the crowd was introduced to the Homecoming Court and the Athletic Department inducted the 2014 Bishop Lynch Sports Honor Roll recipients.

One of the highlights of BL’s Homecoming festivities was the half-time crowning of Homecoming Queen Andrea Sigsbee ’15. Sigsbee was supported by court members Marie Phillips ’15, Haley Puddy ’15, Kathryn Sutherland ’15 and Kimberly Walter ’15, as well as former BL Royalty Terry Miller May ’74, Katie Ball ’04, Gretchen Tripp ’94 and Morgan Burrell ’14.

Later that evening, Friar alumni, parents and friends gathered for the 8th Annual Taste of Lynch Alumni Party, celebrating and reminiscing about all things BL!

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2014 The Bishop Lynch High School Sports Honor Roll was established in 1988 with the school’s 25th Anniversary Celebration. The purpose of the Honor Roll is to recognize deserving individuals who have contributed to the Friar athletic program. This group of athletes, coaches and founding families each left a mark on Bishop Lynch during their time on campus and created enduring memories in their lives since. Young or old, you will no doubt remember the contributions each of these honorees made during their lives as Friars. On October 3, 2014, Tony Roffino (posthumously), Larry Juricek ’82 and Erin Briskie ’02 were the latest added to the already impressive list of Bishop Lynch champions.

Tony Roffino, Founding Father Born and raised in Dallas, Mr. Tony Roffino built a successful career as a homebuilder and developer in the real estate industry. He was married to Mary Theresa Scanlan and raised 10 children - all who attended St. Pius X Catholic School and then Bishop Lynch High School. Tony’s connections to Bishop Lynch began when a core group of dedicated parents from St. Pius X, St. Thomas, St. Patrick, St. Bernard and other area parishes approached Bishop Thomas Gorman about building a high school in East Dallas. They were granted permission, and these area Catholic leaders began a Diocesan-wide fundraiser that established two Catholic High Schools: Bishop Dunne High School and Bishop Lynch High School.

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Tony’s real passion was watching sports. Tony attended most Bishop Lynch football games, men and women’s basketball games and numerous track events, both home and away. When the Bishop Lynch Administration approached him about building a football stadium, he rallied the cause and found many contributors for its development. He and his brother Charles asked that the stadium be named in honor of their parents—Charles T. and Mary Georgia Ventura Roffino, from St. Thomas Parish.

Tony went on to become one of the first deacons in St. Pius X Catholic Church. His favorite motto was “Love One Another” and his generous spirit always helped those in need. Even after 50 years, the Roffino family name is still renowned on the Bishop Lynch campus.

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Larry Juricek, Class of 1982 While at Bishop Lynch in the late 1970s and early 1980s, Larry Juricek was an accomplished multi-sport athlete. Classmates will remember Larry as a four-year letter winner in baseball and a three-year winner in football. As a football player, Juricek had an amazing set of accomplishments in 1980 and 1981. He was selected to the All-District Football Team and All-State Football Team both years. Larry was also selected to the Dallas Morning News All-Dallas 2nd Team and was chosen as the “Defensive Player of the Year” in both 1980 and 1981.

In baseball, Larry was the “Sophomore of the Year” in 1979 and was selected to the All-District Team at two different positions, 3rd base as a junior and 1st base as a senior. He was also chosen as an All-State baseball player in his senior year.

After leaving Bishop Lynch, Larry attended the University of Oklahoma, and graduated in 1986. He is the proud father of three daughters: Hollynd, Teighlor and Lindsay.

Erin Briskie, Class of 2002 Erin Briskie is a standout Lady Friar swimmer from the Class of 2002. Briskie was a dominant TAPPS performer during her time on campus, leading the Lady Friars to the state meet each of her four years. She still holds the Bishop Lynch records for the 100M Backstroke, 100M Breaststroke and the 200 Individual Medley.

Erin continued her swimming career on the collegiate level at Texas A&M University. During her four years in College Station, Erin specialized in the breaststroke and individual medley. She competed in NCAA Championships three years in a row and qualified for the United States Olympic Trials in 2004 and 2008.

Since graduating from Texas A&M University, Erin has been teaching private swim lessons, and was a Texas A&M swim camp counselor for four years. Erin attributes her success in the pool to the skills and ethics instilled by her former Bishop Lynch coaches. Erin is in her third year as a Pods Swimming staff instructor and she looks to her previous experiences to help children recognize their own hidden potential and boost their confidence.

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“IT’S ALWAYS SO FUN TO COME BACK TO BISHOP LYNCH FOR HOMECOMING! I’M PRETTY SURE WE PLAN FOR THIS WEEKEND MORE NOW THAN WE DID WHEN WE WERE IN HIGH SCHOOL. WE’VE ALL MOVED TO DIFFERENT PLACES, SO THIS WEEKEND GIVES US A CHANCE TO COME BACK TOGETHER AND ACT LIKE TEENAGERS AGAIN!” -BRITTANY PIROZZOLO `05 MORE THAN 1,000 ALUMNI

came back “home” on October 3, 2014 to enjoy food, fun and fellowship at our annual Alumni Homecoming Party and Taste of Lynch. Guests were treated to sample “tastes” from a wide-range of local establishments including Back Country BBQ, Campisi’s, Cantina Laredo, E Bar Tex Mex, Johnny

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Carino’s, The LOT, Matt’s Rancho Martinez, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Preston Hollow Caterers, Salerno’s Italian Restaurant and Tutka Thai. Dallas’ own Emerald City Band’s “Downtown Fever” brought the party to life and the crowd to their feet with their high energy style. Their musical range spanning all decades delighted our alumni from the 60’s all the way to our recent graduates!

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REUNION WEEKENDS On October 4, 2014, the classes of 1974, 1984, 1994 and 2004 held overwhelmingly successful reunions. Celebrating their 40year reunion, the Class of 1974 held their event at the Knights of Columbus Hall, while the 30-year Class of 1984 gathered at The Lot in East Dallas. The Class of 1994 reunited on the rooftop of the HG SPLY Co., and the Class of 2004 gathered on the patio at Henderson Tap House. All reunions were a huge success and enjoyed by all!

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AUCTION

On February 14, 2015 Bishop Lynch parents, faculty, staff, alumni and parents of alumni gathered to celebrate “A Night in Paris,” the 2015 BL Auction, benefiting the Joseph P. Lynch Scholarship Fund. All enjoyed a fabulous evening of dining, dancing and catching up with friends, while raising money for scholarships and creating opportunities for deserving students.

A very special thank you to the 2015 BL Auction Chair, Sandy Sellers Stansbury ’82, as well as the many volunteers, sponsors and attendees.

Your hard work and commitment to the mission of Bishop Lynch High School is truly inspiring!

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“SANDY, YOUR HARD WORK AND COMMITMENT TO THE MISSION OF BISHOP LYNCH HIGH SCHOOL IS TRULY INSPIRING!”

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A TRULY #TRENDING CAMPUS 2014-2015

AUG August

On the first day back from summer break, the faculty and staff spent the day together feeding their bodies, minds and souls through their volunteer work at the North Texas Food Bank. #HelpingHands #GivingHearts

During the Dedication Ceremony of the new Leyden Arts & Athletic Complex, Mr. Matt Kramer, President of the Catholic Foundation, announced our own Ed Leyden as the Foundation’s honoree of the year. #LeydenLegacy

SEP September

The BL A Cappella Choir showcased their voices at the Cathedral Guadalupe, joining Bishop Kevin Farrell and Cowboy great, Roger Staubach, for the opening of the Diocese 125th Anniversary Year! #GiveThanks #LendYourVoice

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#BackInAction With Bishop Lynch being one of the first North Texas schools to open its doors in August, local news crews stopped by to capture the excitement of the new school year. #UniformTime #BackInAction

To mark BL’s 50th Anniversary in 2013, the Friars engaged founding school Fenwick High School of Oak Park, IL to play a historic contest in Roffino Stadium, resulting in a 3214 win for Fenwick. Bishop Lynch returned the game to Chicago on September 6, 2014, this time defeating Fenwick 35-32! #BLeedBLack #Veritas #Friars #ColdForACause Mrs. Kathy Leos inspired all Bishop Lynch choir members, both past and present, to raise awareness for Alzheimer’s, by bravely participating in the ALS #IceBucketChallenge #TheColdNeverBotheredHerAnyway

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October

With the help of our entire student-body, faculty, staff and Fellowship of Christian Athletes, the Bishop Lynch community assembled hundreds of #BLessingBags for the homeless in Dallas.

Corbin Neumann ’15 was named “Outstanding Attorney” during the 8th Annual Empire World Championship in Brooklyn, NY, where the BL #MockTrial team finished 22nd out of 40 teams.

NOV November

#FromGenerationToGeneration our students, kids and grandkids, couldn’t have been happier to have their #GrandGuests on campus for our annual #GrandparentsDay #Thankful

Math Department instructors Bianca Trejo and Amy Gerwer Duke ’94 presented #FlippingTheClassroom at the University of Dallas Ministry Conference. #TeachersTeachingTeachers

When Truett Elementary was in need of emergency school supplies, the Friar studentathletes delivered! #Delivered as in boxes and boxes and boxes of supplies, rallied through the support of each individual athletic team. #FriarPride #Champions Spear-headed by the Junior Class Student Council and moderator Pam Price, the Bishop Lynch community participated in a school-wide #FoodDrive, benefiting the Brady Center. The challenge was to #FillThisSpace … and that they did, as over seven truck-loads of food was delivered just in time for Thanksgiving. #Blessed

DEC December

In the spirit of the Christmas season, the marching band entertained all those who came out to participate in the Dallas Children’s Parade #SpreadingCheerForAllToHear

AP History students attended the SMU Hart Global Leaders Conference, where they spent the afternoon with former Secretary of State Colin Powell #LearningFromLeaders

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JAN

The talented cast of our spring musical, “The Wedding Singer,” gave a surprise performance that no one will soon forget!

During the Diocesan Pep Rally, hosted

by Bishop Kevin Farrell and Sister Gloria Cain, the #Blackfriars jumped out of their seats in the bleachers and onto a make-shift dancefloor. The gymnasium, which was full not only with the student-body, but also presidents and principals representing all of the Catholic schools in the Diocese of Dallas, erupted with a standing ovation at the conclusion of the number, “It’s Your Wedding Day!” #BRAVO!

J an u a r y

Congratulations to Ms. Amy Gerwer Duke ’94, Mrs. Rose Harris, Mr. Mike Hopper, Mr. Gray Huggins, Mr. Stuart Kantor, Ms. Kaitlyn Mannari ’04, Mrs. Tricia Roos, Mr. William Storey, Ms. Bianca Trejo and Ms. Kristie Wainwright ’06 for being named 2014-2015 Catholic Foundation Work of Heart Award Recipients! #Deserving #WeHeartOurTeachers #ThankYou

The BL community celebrated the 900th career win for Women’s Basketball Coach Andy Zihlman’s ’72. With this historic win, Zihlman joined an elite group of gifted legends and devoted educators. #MissionTradition #LivingLegend

The Freshman Class Student Council sponsored their annual charity drive, encouraging the Bishop Lynch campus to #LookForTheBareNecessities. All of the supplies collected for the Bare Necessities Drive were donated to the Genesis Women’s Shelter to help young women, mothers and babies. #FriarsGiveBack

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Busses filled with more than 400 Friars traveled downtown to join Bishop Kevin Farrell and the Catholic Diocese for the Dallas Pro-Life Mass and March – rallying behind the stance that #EveryLifeMatters #AnnabellesArmy

FEB February

The BL Friars joined millions of other Catholics in observing Ash Wednesday by posting #Ashtags – a new type of “holy selfie” that shows the day’s ceremonial ashes.

The BL Fine Arts team let their creative sides shine and earned 3rd place in the 2015 TAPPS Fine Arts State Championship.

The team’s showing was the highest place awarded to the Friars in the last eight years. #MakingBLProud

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MAR March

#FriarAthletics had four Dale Hansen’s Scholar Athlete of the Week: Marcella Barrilleaux ’15, Luke Canan ’15, Courtney Newman ’15 and Haley Puddy ’15 #WFAA #LightsCameraAction

For the first time in 24 years, the Varsity Lady Friar Soccer defeated Ursuline 2-1 in the TAPPS 5A State game to take the title of #STATECHAMPS #HistoryIsMade #PutARingOnIt

Bishop Lynch placed 2nd in Division I and 9th overall in the Catholic Math League’s Advanced Math Contest, competing against 35 Catholic high schools nationwide. In the American Scholastic Association Senior Division Math Contest, BL won a 1st place award, placing 46th out of 219 registered schools worldwide, including schools in the United States, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Beijing, China, Brunei, Cambodia, Canada, Columbia, Czech Republic, Guam, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Macau, China, Malaysia, Morocco, Nanjing, China, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Shanghai, China, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates and Vietnam. #MathematicalMasterminds

In March, the BL Mock Trial team earned the title of Region 10 Champions. The team advanced to the state tournament with wins over Plano West and last year’s state runner-up, Richardson High School. #CourthouseChamps

On Tuesday, March 24, the three-time state championship winning Lady Friar Volleyball team hit the road southbound to Austin, TX. At the request from the office of the State Representative Kenneth Sheets, Coach Tricia Roos accepted the invitation to the Texas State Capitol. There, they witnessed a new Texas House Resolution, honoring the Bishop Lynch Volleyball team for being the first TAPPS volleyball team in Texas to win consecutive state championships. The Lady Friars accomplishment will now forever live in the Texas state history books! #3Peat

For her role as Holly in “The Wedding Singer,” Payton Reeves ’15 was nominated in the Best Supporting Actress category at the Dallas Summer Musical High School Musical Theatre Awards. “The Wedding Singer” was also nominated in the Best Costume category, and Ben Yoxall ’15 (pictured with Kit Hoolan Sawyer ’79) was honored with the DSM Musical Theatre Award Scholarship. #BlackfriarsGuild

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APR

#CrushingCancerBreakingRecords of the 3rd Annual #FriarFrenzy presented a check in the amount of $5,000 to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in honor of Audrey Vlk ’15. In addition to the support rallied for a classmate, BL was recognized by The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society as the second highest fundraising high school in North Texas!

The BL community and supporters were honored to be part of this incredible effort. #TeamAudreyV

April

The annual Bishop Lynch Prom, held at the Dallas Perot Museum of Nature and Science, was attended by juniors, seniors, faculty, staff and a number of nature’s historical #FreezeFrames. Another couple for the history books were prom King and Queen, Yoni Girma and Kaycie Tillman! #ClassOf2015Royalty

MAY M ay

Following a tradition as timeless as #TheOldSouth our beautiful ladies celebrated the annual #JuniorSeniorTea with a Kentucky Derby theme.

The BL family came together to support #RedNoseDay in its inaugural year! This national campaign was dedicated to raising money for children and young people living in poverty, by simply having fun and making people laugh. #FunnyFriars

The Veritas … From Generation to Generation Campaign #CameInLikeAWreckingBall to make room for our ongoing campus expansion. In #MovingOnToPhase4 the construction began where the Modular Building once existed. #HonoringThePast #BuildingForTheFuture

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The spring semester Student Leadership Class showed their appreciation to the faculty and staff for all that they do to make BL so special. Nothing says #ThankYou like a drive-by breakfast! #ThankYouTeachers

Hosting the baseball playoffs was nothing new to our Friars, but new to the roster was #RookieOfTheYear Presidentelect Chris Rebuck, with the first playoff pitch! #NiceArm

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CHOIR GOES TO FRANCE

“THE MEMBERS OF THE CHOIR MAY SPAN ALL GRADES AND BACKGROUNDS, BUT OUR EXPERIENCES IN FRANCE CREATED A BOND THAT CAN NEVER BE BROKEN OR REPLICATED.”

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Taking 80 teenagers overseas to sing in some of Paris’ premiere cathedrals is a crazy idea within itself. With its director Kathy Leos, the Bishop Lynch A Cappella choir did just that, and I had the pleasure of being one of those singers. The members of the choir may span all grades and backgrounds, but our experiences in France created a bond that can never be broken or replicated.

Traveling with a choir is different than a regular trip with family or even another group.

Katy Potter ’15, a member of A Cappella choir for two years who has traveled to Europe extensively with other groups, said, “This trip was obviously a pilgrimage and I was excited to get to see the churches and actually get to know the people I was going on the trip with.”

I think my classmates made the trip that much more special. You can go to class with people every day for years and never truly know them as individuals. We had to bond to create the kind of balanced, rich sound that we all desired and had to work together to navigate a city that was foreign both visually and linguistically.

The concert venues varied greatly — from Notre Dame de Paris and La Madeleine to the American Military Cemetery of Saint Laurent and a French grade school; although every moment was ethereal and amazing, each environment was unforgettable in different ways.

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“TAKING 80 TEENAGERS OVERSEAS TO SING IN SOME OF PARIS’ PREMIERE CATHEDRALS IS A CRAZY IDEA WITHIN ITSELF. WITH ITS DIRECTOR KATHY LEOS, THE BISHOP LYNCH A CAPPELLA CHOIR DID JUST THAT, AND I HAD THE PLEASURE OF BEING ONE OF THOSE SINGERS.”

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Most people’s experiences in the cathedrals were focused on the amazing acoustics and the realization that many people worked hard to ensure our trip. Singing at the American Military Cemetery and the middle school was different because we embarked with a distinct purpose for singing at each. We were not at the cemetery on our own merit; we were there to commemorate the lives of those people who risked everything for our freedom. We sang at the middle school not because we needed any sort of publicity, but because Mrs. Leos understands the importance of reaching out to those who are not as privileged and to emphasize that music is a bridge between all sorts of barriers, including age and language.

Mrs. Leos said that there would be a moment for each of us where the experience would make a connection within and we would understand the scope of the pilgrimage. For some, it was small moments or interactions with other students. For most, it “clicked” while we were singing. Something about hearing your own voice return back to you multiple seconds after you have stopped singing makes all of the countless hours spent preparing for the trip completely worth it.

Will Ineich ’15, a four-year member of A Cappella Choir, summed up the experience: “Choir has literally changed my life, considering I have been places I never would have otherwise, like Paris. I’ll never listen to music the same way or experience places the same way after these four years in choir.”

Most people are not blessed with the opportunities we received. I am eternally grateful for the experiences I earned from the choir’s trip to France and the friendships I made. I think any member of the choir would agree.

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COURTNEY NEWMAN

Bishop Lynch High School Class of 2015 A Cappella Choir member

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ALUMNI EVENTS

PARENTS OF ALUMNI FALL EVENT

The 2nd Annual Parents of Alumni Fall Social Event was held on September 11, 2014 at The Filter Building on White Rock Lake.

NEARLY 100 GUESTS WERE IN ATTENDANCE, AND THE BUILDING WAS BUZZING WITH STORIES FILLED WITH MEMORIES FROM FAVORITE “FRIAR PARENT” MOMENTS!

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CAREER DAY In October 2014, more than 50 Friar alumni and current parents visited Bishop Lynch High School to participate in the inaugural BLHS MajorEdge Career Day. As the Lynch seniors eagerly navigated through the rows and rows of tables on display, it was evident early on that the school’s first career fair was going to be a huge success.

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nursing, television to sales! Almost every major was covered, giving the students first-hand knowledge about various careers and leaving them with the opportunity to explore their interests and various strengths.

The success of the program would not have been possible without the generous participation of the devoted parent and alumni volunteers. The students thoroughly enjoyed the day, and came out of it with a wealth of knowledge and many lasting impressions.

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GRANDPARENTS DAY

WE HOPE ALL OUR GRANDPARENTS CAN JOIN US NEXT YEAR ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH!

On Friday, November 21, 2014, Bishop Lynch hosted the 4th Annual Grandparents Day. Nearly 500 grandparents and their student grandchildren were treated to a special welcome by our Principal and President, entertained by a fabulous student program and enjoyed an exceptional lunch!

GRANDPARENTS, MARK YOUR CALENDAR TO JOIN US ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH FOR OUR 2015 GRANDPARENTS DAY!

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What do you call it when more than 150 former Friars visit campus for lunch on the same day?

A success! January 6, 2015 marked our Annual Alumni Taco Tuesday where BL welcomed back alumni from the past four years - 2011 through 2014. A special round of applause to the recordsetting 18 members of the Class of 2011 who all came back to visit came to visit as college seniors!

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ALUMNI SOCCER GAMES

Nearly 50 former soccer players took the field in Roffino Stadium on Saturday, January 3, 2015 to challenge the BL Varsity Men and Women’s Soccer teams. The alumni men tied the Lynch Varsity with a score of 3 - 3, while the Lady Friar alumni came up short losing 7-1. It must have been the incredible support from the Friar alumni that helped inspire the Lady Friar Soccer team to its first State Championship in 24 years!

SAVE THE DATE FOR NEXT YEAR’S REMATCH – SATURDAY, JANUARY 2, 2016!

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ALUMNI BASEBALL

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On January 30, 2015, McIngvale Field was the gathering spot for more than 50 former Friars for the 3rd Annual Alumni Baseball Game. The alumni were outscored by the BL Varsity 6 - 3, but the alumni still lead the overall series 2 to 1! A special thanks to 1966 District Champion teammates, Ed Ratcliffe ’66 and Ed Brady ’66 for representing the first graduating class out on the field!

SAVE THE DATE FOR NEXT YEAR’S GAME IN JANUARY 2016!

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NIGHT AT THE MUSICAL

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR BLACKFRIARS ALUMNI WHO SHOWED UP IN FULL-FORCE TO SUPPORT THE CAST AND CREW OF THE 2015 SPRING MUSICAL, “THE WEDDING SINGER!”

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SENIOR LUNCH

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CLASS OF 2015 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION WELCOME LUNCH!

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INAUGURAL YOUNG ALUMNI EVENT

NEARLY 70 ALUMNI FROM THE CLASSES OF 2000–2012 JOINED WITH FORMER FRIARS AT THE BRITISH BEVERAGE COMPANY ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015 FOR BL’S FIRST YOUNG ALUM EVENT! THE EVENING WAS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO MEET FELLOW ALUMNI, CONNECT WITH OLD FRIENDS AND NETWORK WITH YOUNG ALUMNI.

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PARENTS OF ALUMNI SPRING EVENT

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THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION CLOSED OUT THE YEAR WITH THE ANNUAL PARENTS OF ALUMNI SPRING GATHERING ON THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2015 AT THE LAKE HOUSE AT WHITE ROCK LAKE. A SPECIAL THANKS TO THE NEWEST PARENTS OF ALUMNI — THOSE REPRESENTING THE CLASS OF 2015!

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ALUMNI CLASS NOTES Kathy Smith ’67 is enjoying her retirement days but don’t be mislead, her seven grandkids, ages from 3-10 years keep her very busy! She also enjoys her time with fellow classmate, Maria Fortunato Baker ’67 who happens to live close by. They have become great golfing buddies!

Janet Waffle Derks ’68 and her husband Vic are fulfilling their dream to live in the Colorado mountains. The couple moved to Fraser, just outside Winter Park, in mid-April. Their home is on a ridge-top, with a great view of the ski resort from their deck. Ah, living life in the Rockies!

The program honors women business leaders in the Los Angeles area who innovate, succeed and “pay it forward.” Another congratulations is in order with the recent announcement by California’s Governor Jerry Brown appointing Stephanie to the State Mining and Geology Board (this position will require Senate confirmation)! Stephanie is currently the Planning Commissioner for Glendale, CA and is the Landscape Architecture Program Director and Gardening and Horticulture Program Director UCLA Extension, Department of the Arts.

Cynthia Kam Montano ’70 finally became a grandmother! Her son Matt and his wife Liz from San Diego had a baby girl in May, 2015. Cynthia is also pursuing her interest in Integrative Medicines with the hopes of a new career. She wishes everyone good health and much happiness!

Congratulations to Stephanie Landregan ’71 who was selected in January by L.A. Biz as one of 40 Women of Influence in Los Angeles.

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Congratulations to Andy Zihlman ’72! BL Athletic Director and Lady Friars Head Coach Zihlman earned his 900th CAREER VICTORY on Friday, February 20, 2015 against the Falcons of Bishop Dunne before a home crowd on senior night. This win puts Coach Zihlman in an elite group of coaches with a very limited membership. Andy now ranks as the #8 most winningest coach in the State of Texas, and #17 in the nation. Andy notes that Bishop Lynch provides him an opportunity to celebrate his faith with the next generation.

“I’ve enjoyed so much the opportunity to share my faith with our students and especially my players,” he said. “It’s special for me to be able to do that with them.” Overall, he has won 24 Texas Christian Interscholastic League (TCIL) or Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) state titles at Bishop Lynch and holds the national record for consecutive state championships, winning from 19892000!

Congratulations to Bob Green ’74 who was just named Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Susan G. Komen®, the world’s largest breast cancer organization.

Green brings more than 25 years of corporate finance and operations experience in both small and large companies in the service and manufacturing sectors, with extensive experience in strategic planning, process reengineering, bank financing and raising capital.

Most recently he served as a partner at the financial consulting firm Seaton Hill LLC and has been working in a consultant capacity with Komen since last October.

After college, Jane Burch Cress ’79 served the US NAVY for 12 years. Prior to moving to Virginia, she enjoyed her time living and working overseas. Cress has also been the deputy sheriff for seven years. Her daughter Aubree is in the Army Intel field, having learned Arabic at the defense language school.

Father Daniel Kelley ’79 has been Pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Arlington for the past five years. He is also The Chancellor of the Diocese of Fort Worth. Father Kelley has been working on his studies in Canon Law at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. Connie Beshara Ricketts ’80 was honored on April 2 as a “Children’s Champion,”

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Tribune-LAWRENCE: “‘Her career helping children in the foster system has spanned many years and states, and for it, Connie Ricketts will soon be honored by leaders of the communities she helps. Ricketts, of Peabody, is the program director for the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program at Merrimack Valley Family Services. At the Methuen YMCA on Thursday, April 2, she will be honored as a “Children’s Champion.” The Greater Lawrence Community Action Council will bestow the award as part of their second annual ceremony highlighting Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Ricketts, who humbly insists that the court appointed advocates she supervises really deserve the recognition, has been working to protect abused and neglected children for most of her adult life. A former foster mother, Ricketts is the mother of three adopted children. She became aware of the CASA program when she was living in Texas and going through the process of getting custody of one of her children. “My youngest daughter came from the worst situation (of Ricketts’ three children) and her CASA was really a key figure in her life,” she said. “As a foster parent, I realized I didn’t always have a voice for the kids in my care. So I thought, when I quit being a foster parent, I’m going to become a CASA.” That’s exactly what she did. A court appointed special advocate, Ricketts explains, represents an abused or neglected child in a way that an attorney does not. “An attorney represents a child’s wishes, and most children in the foster care system mostly want to go home,” Ricketts said. “A CASA represents their best interest.

Best interest and wishes are not necessarily always equal.” But a CASA is also more than just a voice in the courtroom. Until their cases close, the 61 advocates that work under Ricketts in Essex county are a constant presence in the lives of the children they represent.”

Sometime in the Spring of 1983, a wallet belonging to Bishop Lynch senior student Victor Alves ’83, was “mis-placed” in the boys locker room. After weeks of searching at the time, the wallet was soon replaced and

long forgotten. During the BL Class of 1983 20 year reunion, Mr. Ed Leyden commented to Victor that the lost wallet had been found during some recent school locker room and gymnasium renovations and Athletic Director, Andy Zihlman ’72 had it in his possession. At first, both Victor and fellow classmates thought it was a joke. Contact with both the school and Andy Zihlman was made by Victor back in 2003, but again, the wallet was soon forgotten about. When the Class of 1983 held its 30 year reunion in 2013, the “missing wallet” was brought up again. This time, Victor was going to get the wallet back. Andy Zihlman returned an e-mail confirming that he indeed still had the wallet and would be more than happy to meet up or do an exchange. In the fall of 2014, Victor and Andy met at the BL Bistro and caught up on how much the school had changed. Both laughed at how a gourmet meal in 1983 was French fries in a Styrofoam cup!

Suddenly, Andy places the long lost relic on the cafeteria table and the “lost and forgotten” wallet from three decades was now found! The once blue wallet, was now varying shades of brown and gray, covered with paint splatters.

Opening the wallet was like opening a time capsule with an old driver’s license, student ID and other momentoes from years gone by. Coach Andy Zihlman kept his promise to return the wallet even after more than two decades!

Kim Birdsall ’83 is the Environmental Restoration Program Manager for the Department of Emergency and Military Affairs.

Congratulations to Commander Monica Rochester ’83 who on June 11, 2015 will be in charge of the entire base at the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit, Lake Charles, LA. Commander Rochester received her commission into the United States Coast Guard in July 1994 at The Coast Guard Reserve

Training Center near Yorktown, Virginia and continues to serve on active duty.

Mary Ann Webster ’83 has her dual American/Italian citizenships and on April 17, 2015, was elected by Italian citizens in TX, OK, LA, and Arkansas to be one of the region’s 12 Consiglieri of Com.It.Es. ~ the Comitato Degli Italiani all’Estero (the Committee of Italians Living Abroad), representing the interests of Italian citizens and the interests of the ItalianAmerican community and communicating with the Consulate General of Italy - Houston.

Anita Blythe Walker ’84 and her husband, Jack have been very blessed to be married for 25 years, and are proud parents of 10! They have home-schooled for 20 years.

From left to right: Heidi Potticary Pickerill ’87, Robyn Shea Sandoval ’93, Brian Kemp ’92, Barbara Sherman Fletcher ’82 and Amy Gilmore Schlickeisen ’92. Not pictured Gretcher Gober Ayers ’81, Rebecca Smith Merrill ’91 and Cheryl Smith Kemp ’92.

It’s a Small World! Who would have guessed that an Austin elementary school would have so many alumni from a Catholic high school in Dallas, let alone that there would be several connections between them? Three of the Bishop Lynch alumni are on the faculty at St. Louis Catholic School: 2nd grade teacher Barbara Sherman Fletcher ’82, librarian/ media specialist Brian Kemp ’92, and reading/ dyslexia specialist Heidi Potticary Pickerill ’87. Mr. Kemp is also married to a BL alumna, Cheryl Smith Kemp ’92. Among the parents there are also four BL alumni: Gretchen Gober Ayers ’81, Robyn Shea Sandoval ’93, Amy Gilmore Schlickeisen ’92, and Rebecca Smith Merrill ’91. Even years later, Catholic school students from Dallas find their way to another excellent Catholic school in Austin to help a new generation of students grow in faith and academics.

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Hector Collazo III ’96 and his wife Anthea and daughter Philippa moved from Alabama back to Florida this summer. Hector graduated from the USAF Air Command & Staff College in June with a follow-up assignment to Air Force Special Operations Command.

He will also be working on his civilian FAA single engine instructor certification and will hopefully be teaching flight training for new pilots soon.

paying it forward, which is illustrated though his vast charity work. So when Dancing with the KC Stars came calling, he embraced the challenge without hesitation.

teachers honored by the Encino Chamber of Commerce in March of 2015. Elizabeth has been teaching first grade for 12 years in Encino, CA. Her passion for teaching was recognized by her colleagues and she feels honored to be part of such a great staff.

Robert Cline ’98 got engaged to Amy Cooper in November 2014 and the couple will marry in September.

Congratulations to Vanessa Martinez ’97 who will be Maria Marisol in the upcoming Movie McFarland, USA. “Inspired by the 1987 true story, ‘McFarland, USA’ follows novice runners from McFarland, an economically challenged town in California’s farm-rich Central Valley, as they give their all to build a cross-country team under the direction of Coach Jim White (Kevin Costner), a newcomer to their predominantly Latino high school.”

Congratulations to Nick Garcia ’97. Nick was one of eight community leaders chosen by Cristo Rey Kansas City for the “2015 Dancing with the Kansas City Stars” in March! These eight leaders stepped out of their comfort zones and dance for the students of Cristo Rey. Nick is executive director of the Brookside Soccer Club, the director of the North-East Sports Alliance and president of G3, Inc., an incubator for profit-making and non-profit sports businesses. Nick makes time to give back to the community through a variety of causes including the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, CASA and Big Brothers / Big Sisters.

He admires the hard work and determination of the students of Cristo Rey and is pleased to lace up his dancing shoes to raise funds for their education. Nick Garcia spent the majority of his life on soccer fields. As a professional soccer player, most of his 11-season career was spent here in Kansas City - the place he calls home. A native of Plano, TX, Nick has excelled at soccer his entire life - from backto-back championships at both Texas’ Bishop Lynch and Indiana University, to leading Kansas City to an MLS Cup and the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. He realizes he lives an exceptionally charmed life and believes in

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Frenchaire Andrews ’98 works at the Steven Johnson Allstate agency in Brentwood, MO as a licensed sales professional. She is licensed in Texas and Missouri as a Department of Insurance Life Producer for Missouri Property & Casualty. Franchaire is also the Director of Public Relations and Marketing for The English Schoolhouse.

Elizabeth Bloom ’98 was voted as Teacher of the Year by her colleagues at Encino Charter Elementary School. She was one of 17

Congratulations to Lincoln Stephens ’99 who was selected as AT&T Top 10 Game Changers.

AT&T 28 Days celebrates Black History Month by honoring past leaders in the African American community and inspiring future leaders to make their mark in history today.

“This year, AT&T is honoring 10 dynamic individuals from the past and present, all with one thing in common: they have changed the game. These 10 Game Changers have used (and are continuing to use) their talents, gifts and dedication to ignite change and inspire others. They have broken down barriers, blazed trails and paved the way.”

On March 17, 2015 Ian Brooks ’01 successfully defended his dissertation, and will be graduating with his PhD from the University of North Texas this May. The title of his dissertation was SEM Predicting Success of Global Software Development Teams. His PhD is in Computer Science, but in the area of global software development.

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Shannon Mulligan ’05 earned her Masters of Science in Genetic Counseling in May of 2014, and passed her board exam in August 2014.

She is currently working as a prenatal genetic counselor with Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, TX. Congratulations to Nick Martin ’01 on his musical adaptation of the children’s book Skippyjon Jones by Judith Byron Schachner.

Not only did Nick compose the music, but he also served as musical director for the play, which premiered at Dallas Children’s Theater and was named “The Top Five Plays to See in Dallas” by the Dallas Morning News theater critic. This enchanting musical is about unleashing your powerful imagination and following your dreams.

On October 11, 2014, Deacon Ed Leyden baptized the son of Meghan Kopczynski Christian ’02 and Alex Christian. They were honored to have Deacon Leyden officiate the ceremony, as he also married them in 2009.

Emily Worland ’05 teaches AP US Government at Marcus High School in Lewisville ISD while perusing her Masters in Urban Policy Affairs at UTA. This year she was named the Marcus teacher of the year and was selected as one of five finalists for LISD Teacher of the year.

Additionally, she is a finalist for the Frank R. Kemerer Award for Outstanding Social Studies Teacher. Emily will also spend the summer in Washington DC as an Archer Fellow in Public Policy interning at The Center for Legislative Archives at the National Archives in addition to taking classes through the University of Texas.

Matt McKnight ’03 was named one of the top 10 real estate agents (out of nearly 500) for JB Goodwin Realtor Brokerage in Austin for 2014, and finished number 7 overall in sales volume.

Congratulations to Justin Wren ’05 who has once again been highlighted for his incredible work with the Congo Pygmies. An article titled, “How an MMA Fighter Found Salvation Among the Pygmies.” can be found at YahooSports.com. Justin has been working

with the Pygmies since August 2011 and has changed their lives dramatically. Justin has created a foundation - Fight for the Forgotten - and his book by the same name will be published in September. “There are bigger things to life than having my name known as a fighter. I feel like the addictions, the depression, all that stuff, I’m not naïve enough to say I’m above it. But I will say I have greater things to live for and to focus and pursue. I’m not doing this to help myself, but I see as I help others, it comes back to help me. So I feel like I’m a much better man now than I was when I went there for the first time.”

Congratulations to Alexandra Lippas ’07 who was presented at the Sixty-fifth Anniversary of the National Debutante Cotillion and Thanksgiving Ball of Washington, D. C on November 28, 2014.

Pictured with her is her escort Cadet Cooper Walker ’15. Cadet Walker attends the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York.

Congratulations to Joe Teichman ’08 on releasing his first album, Backburner. He is making a name for himself in country music! Here’s a snippet of his bio: Relatively unheard singer-songwriter that is changing that description fast. Playing all over Texas in many great venues, Joe has been opening for many great artists all over the state such as Walt Wilkins, Josh Grider, Max Stalling, Thieving Birds, Roger Creager and others, while making a name for his own music. He has quickly become a staple in the Bryan/College Station music scene. He is a songwriter who knows how to be patient with a song and tries to relate on any level. Check out his schedule and all the latest on his page at http://www.reverbnation. com/joeteichman.

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Congratulations to Lindsay Sawyer ’09 who is one of the featured players in The Posthuman Project, an independent film by director Kyle William Roberts, that opened in select theaters on January 30. Check out the trailer on Youtube.

Kelly Keyser ’11 graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of North Texas in May 2015 with a BS/MS in accounting with a minor in Spanish. She will begin working for Deloitte in September 2015

voice as self-described pop-rock. Despite the complexity of Austin’s sound, he tries to keep his sound simple and timeless. Regardless of any future success, Austin said one thing will remain steady throughout his life: his love for music. “Music is a release for me, I can’t think of anything else.” Austin’s new EP “Dancing in the Sky” is available for purchase on iTunes and is also available for free listening on Spotify.

Michael is currently a junior majoring in journalism in Austin, TX.

Congratulations to Ashley Salinas ’12 who transferred from Richland Junior College to Midwestern State University and is now a starting midfielder on their women’s soccer team and had a great season!

Sarah D’Souza ’10 graduated from The University of Denver in March 2014 with a double major in International Relations and French and a minor in Finance. She is currently working for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines as a member of their youth staff. She is pictured here on the bridge of her current ship, The Quantum of The Seas.

Congratulations to Lauren Nevitt ’10 who just landed the weekend sports anchoring job for KWES NewsWest 9 in Midland, TX. She officially went on air the weekend of April 25th. Lauren is the daughter of Jim ’85 and Susie Wong ’85 Nevitt! Lauren will also be getting married this summer!

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photo courtesy of Chuck Rhodes Congratulations to Michael Sorrells ’12 (aka Michael Austin), who has just released his first EP, “Dancing in the Sky,” produced by Sonic Sorbet Records. While Austin said his roots are in blues, his EP frames his layered musical

photo courtesy of Beasely Fine Art Photography Congratulations to Henry Swanson ’12, a junior at Rhode Island School of Design, who has been very successful in his art career and even started his own website to display and sell his art. As Henry notes on his webpage “My influences are found objects, trash, old labels, old grainy records, early 20th century jazz music, urban settings, road bicycles, cafés, collages, movies from the 60s and 70s, Banksy, Basquiat, Martin Delabano, Vonnegut, nature, tents and mountains, anatomy of humans and structures, reflective surfaces, matchbooks, old newspapers, early 20th century cartoons, classic rock n roll music, impressionism, 50s apparel, cuffed pants, diners, Vietnam art, old swing

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music posters, suspenders, cardboard boxes, fiction, wrinkles, imperfections, tarnished things and tarnished people.” Henry hopes to spend his summer living in New York and working in a rented studio.

Jessica Villarreal ’13 and her group placed 2nd in a school wide competition and won $300 with their business presentation. For the competition, students pretended that they were a company in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and created a program to present to members of the Dallas Chamber of Commerce that would bring change to the community. Their winning program, titled “Driving to Success” is a mentor program that focuses on 9th grade students in Dallas high schools who are interested in learning but are at high risk to drop out due to outside factors

Emily Bearden ’13 was presented at the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Ball on February 7, 2015 before a full house at the Meyerson Symphony Center downtown. After a busy debutante season marked by parties, mixers and family events, Emily and 39 other debs will make the traditional deep bow known as the Texas Dip. Emily currently attends the University of Georgia, where she is pursuing dual degrees in pre-law and marketing communications.

Congratulations to Savanah Dickinson ’13 who made the Chancellors Honor Roll in the Honors College at LSU and was recently elected to the LSU student senate.

Congratulations to Monica Cherry ’14 who was appointed to the SAAC at Texas A&M University Commerce by softball head coach, Richie Bruister. She was nominated based upon her leadership skills. A Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is a committee made up of student athletes assembled to provide insight on the student-athlete experience. The SAAC also offers input on the rules, regulations, and policies that affect student-athletes’ lives on the Texas A&M University-Commerce Campus

Congratulations to Allison Ganter ’14 who had a terrific first year on TCU’s Women’s Soccer Team. Allison, a forward, played 16 games while starting in six her first year on the team. She collected two assists during the season in the games against LSU and Abilene Christian and played a total of 687 minutes.

Jack Huntress ’14 received a phone call on April 15, 2015 from Congressman Jeb Hensarling’s office notifying him that he had earned an appointment to the United States Naval Academy! Jack began his career at USNA in Annapolis, MD on July 1, 2015 - Induction Day and the beginning of Plebe Summer. Jack will be a Midshipman Class of 2019.

Congratulations to Amy Peters ’14 who started at Millsap College on their Women’s Soccer Team and had an outstanding season!

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Hayes on August 4, 2014. Carolyn’s daughter Collette Cochran Olivarez ’07 was her matron of honor, and her brother Stephen Collette ’71 gave her away.

02 Mary Ann Webster ’83 married Mark Caputo on March 18, 2015.

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Dworaczyk ’00 and Catherine Busby ’05 were married on March 7, 2015 at Perkins Chapel on the SMU campus.

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Koda Chovanetz ’03 and Rachel Molberg were married on December 6, 2014 at Mercury Hall in Austin, TX. The couple currently resides in Houston, TX.

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Samuel Grimmer ’05 married Sarah Adamson on July 27, 2013. The couple lives in Fort Worth.

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Katie Baum ’06 and Nick Halovanic ’04 were married on September 13, 2014 at Mary Immaculate Church in Farmers Branch.

The wedding party included many Bishop Lynch alumni, including Michael Baum ’04, Caroline Nichols Baum ’04, Emily Baum ’09, Joe Halovanic ’08, Kevin Beck ’04, Ryan Hood ’04, Kali Copeland ’06 and Chloe Callender ’06.

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Croll ’06 married Christina Battocletti on June 28, 2014, at All Souls Catholic Church in St. Louis, MO. A dinner/ dance reception was held at the World’s Fair Pavilion in Forest Park. The wedding party included groomsman Kirk Berend ’06 and bridesmaid Katelyn Croll ’15. The groom’s brother Nathan served as best man, and the bride’s sister Lisa served as matron of honor.

Guests in attendance included BL grads Robert “Bob” Croll ’69, Pat Croll ’71, James ’75 and Cynthia Svrcek Duca ’75 and Patricia Svrcek Salyer ’82. The couple met while students at Rockhurst University.

They honeymooned in Greece and Prague, and reside in St. Louis. Joseph is the son of Daniel ’78 and Judy Svrcek Croll ’78.

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Hoffmann ’06 married Charles Charley on January 31, 2015. The couple resides in Dallas.

11 Markus McKnight ’06 married Laura Fowler

on December 27, 2014 in Austin, TX. The wedding party included BL alums Michael Anne McKnight Lane ’01, Matthew McKnight ’03, Mitchell McKnight ’05, Christopher Schaar ’06, Thomas Barton ’06, Michael Grimes ’06 and Alex Cook ’06.

09 Kristen Jutras ’06 married William Baker

on May 4, 2013. The ceremony was held at Perkins Chapel. The couple resides in Addison, TX. The wedding party included BL alumni Natalie Rovi ’06, Katie Baker ’06 and Allie Hopkins ’06.

10 Michelle May ’06 married Ty Morton on

Saturday June 21, 2014 at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, NV. The couple resides in Dallas, TX.

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Emily Van Zant ’06 married Lance Burroughs on June 7, 2014 at Highland Park United Methodist Church, followed by a reception at the Bath House at White Rock Lake. The wedding party included BL alumni Kerry Van Zant ’04, Tierney Hughes ’04, Caitlin Sullivan ’05, Hayley Jaska ’06 and Kayla Toelle ’08. The couple resides in Dallas, TX.

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Monica Contreras Gonzalez ’91 and her husband Manuel Gonzalez welcomed their daughter Mia Gonzalez on September 2, 2014.

Liam Aristeo McIntyre was born on April 4, 2014 to Lisa Moreno McIntyre ’93 and Wayne McIntyre.

Like big brother Logan (2), he will be a dual citizen (American/Canadian)!

Amy Krajca Michniak ’94 and her husband Greg joyfully welcomed their fifth child into the world in September 2014. Abigail Frances joins older

siblings Savanna (10), Elora (8), James (5) and Genevieve (3).

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Heather Del Rosario Schambeau ’94 and her husband Josh welcomed their daughter Stella Lynn Schambeau on December 9, 2014.

Devon Linex Chewning ’97 and her husband Kirk welcomed their daughter Juliet Elizabeth on May 17, 2013. She joins big brother Oliver, and big sister, Genevieve.

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Calicher ’99 and his wife welcomed their third daughter Bettie Calicher on October 21, 2014.

07 Veronica Vivero Rudolph ’99 and her husband Mark welcomed their first child Gabriel Agapito on October 28, 2013.

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Jansen Kiertscher ’00 and her husband Jeff welcomed their third child Kyle Zachary, on September 18, 2014. Kyle is loved by his family and siblings Megan (5) and Cody (3).

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Kelly ’00 and Julie Welch May ’00 welcomed their fourth child, Annabel Jane May on August 3, 2014. She joins her big siblings Molly (8), Gabriel (7) and Lucy (3).

Paige Grogan DeVall ’01 and her husband Justin are proud to announce the birth of Bennett Michael on March 10, 2015. Pictured is proud sissy, Molly Ryan (3) and Bennett.

Stephanie Juarez ’01 and her husband Ruben Segovia are proud to announce the birth of their second daughter, Sophia Isabella Segovia, born on January 16, 2015. Her big sister

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Kathryn Kennedy Spokes ’01 and her husband Larry welcomed their second child Kennedy Joy on February 3, 2014. She joins big sister Sutton Elizabeth (3).

Ryan ’04 and Maresa Packard Horning ’05 welcomed John Ryan (J.R.) Gregory Horning to their family on September 5, 2014.

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Angela Adamcik Marek ’06 and her husband Jon welcomed their first child, daughter Raylee Ann Marek, on September 11, 2014.

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Sara Stoltz ’02 and husband Jay Krystinik welcomed baby Eleanor Jane on December 31, 2014.

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OBITUARIES ALUMNI Charles McConathy ’66 passed away on October 29, 2014. He was the brother of David McConathy ’69 and James McConathy ’73.

John Beam ’68 passed away on November 11, 2014. He was the brother of Elizabeth Beam Allison ’76† and Leslie Beam ’79.

Diane Berg Davidson ’69 passed away on February 13, 2015. She was the sister of Robert Berg ’70.

Alan Hall ’72 passed away on November 8, 2014.

Joe McGann ’72 passed away on November 29, 2014. He was the father of Robert McGann ’97 and the brother of Ann McGann Kral ’74 and Kathleen McGann ’80.

John Stelloh ’72 passed away on November 14, 2014. He was the brother of Joan Stelloh Henry ’69, Jeri Stelloh Phillips ’76 and Jaclyn Stelloh ’78†.

Mark Armentrout ’73 passed away on April 14, 2015. He was the brother of Matt Armentrout ’78.

Sam Gassett ’73 passed away on December 10, 2014.

Curtis Cowan ’74 passed away on September 21, 2009. He was brother of Denise Cowan Norton ’75.

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12, 2015. She was the sister of Sister Michelle Marie (Diane Schutze ’76) and the stepsister of Donna Wetzel Wildman ’75 and Lisa Wetzel Donovan ’77.

Roxanne Nevitt ’80 passed away on November 5, 2014.

She was the sister of Mark Nevitt ’72, Matt Nevitt ’73, John Nevitt ’74, Renee Nevitt Davis ’75, Tom Nevitt ’77, David Nevitt ’78, Nancy Nevitt Keller ’82, Jim Nevitt ’85 and Andrew Nevitt ’88. She was also the sister-in-law of Kathy Hemmi Nevitt ’73, Victor Keller ’74 and Susie Wong Nevitt ’85, and the aunt of Nicole Kolb ’03, Nick Davis ’04, Scott Davis ’06, Abbey Nevitt ’06, Anna Nevitt ’10, Lauren Nevitt ’10, Thomas Nevitt ’11, Michael Nevitt ’13 and Danielle Nevitt (Class of 2016).

Michael Frazier ’88 passed away on March 11, 2015.

He was the brother of Paul Frazer ’85.

Ally Jamison ’04 passed away on April 20, 2015.

She was the sister of Lauren Jamison ’02.

CHILDREN Michael Christy passed away on September 25, 2014. He was the son of Rosemary Garza Christy ’73.

Maura Kampa passed away on November 30, 2014. She was the daughter of Marcellina McNally Kampa ’78.

FORMER FACULTY/STAFF Sister Mary Kenneth Kreuser passed away on April 15, 2015. She taught at Bishop Lynch from 19791982.

Father John C. Fabian passed away on October 29, 2014. Father Fabian was among the nine Dominican Friars who helped establish Bishop Lynch High School in 1963. He impacted the lives of many BL students as a leader and a teacher through 1972.

GRANDCHILDREN Christopher Patrick Hill passed away on March 19, 2015. He was the infant grandson of Matt ’73 and Kathy Hemmi ’73 Nevitt.

GRANDPARENTS Norma Bradley passed away on December 11, 2014. She was the grandmother of Angela Bradley Oliver ’01.

Berniece Dooley passed away January 26, 2015.

She was the grandmother of Ryan Dooley ’14.

LaDelle Thomas passed away on January 20, 2015.

She was the grandmother of Annie Urbanus ’10, Grace Urbanus ’13 and Jack Urbanus ’15, and the mother-in-law of Jim Urbanus ’73.

Carol Walker passed away in May 2014. She was the grandmother of Kjerstin

Walker ’06 and Krystal Schneidmiller ’11.

Bonnie Winitakes passed away on March 12, 2015.

She was the grandmother of Chuck Hutti ’09 and John Hutti ’12, and the motherin-law of Frances Winikates Fazio ’74.

SIBLINGS Charles Whitfill passed away on November 28, 2014. He was the brother of Cindy Whitfill Burns ’69, Steve Whitfill ’71 and Kelly Whitfill ’73, and the brother-in-law of Debbie Durbin Whitfill ’73.

SPOUSE Shaun Leverett passed away on November 24, 2014. He was the husband of Becky Oleson Leverett ’98 and the brother-in-law of Aaron Oleson ’93 and his wife, Laura Zwartjes Oleson ’91 and Andrew Oleson ’95.

Melanie Martinez passed away on March 12, 2015.

She was the wife of Gilbert Martinez ’87.

PARENTS Raymond Adams, Sr. passed away on March 18, 2015.

He was the father of Ray Adams Jr. ’77, Jean Adams Sills ’78, Jim Adams ’81 and Julie Adams Ashworth ’95. He was also the grandfather of Trey Adams ’03, Alex Adams ’07 and Brandtley Adams ’09.

Louis Alvarez passed away on January 13, 2015. He

was the father of Yvonne Alvarez ’74, Sandra Alvarez Sanders ’80 and Barbara Alvarez ’85.

Robert “Bob” Arata passed away on December 28, 2014. He was the father of Teresa Arata Maiers ’75, David Arata ’76, Diane Arata Paradowski ’79, Julie Arata Beyer ’83, Stephen Arata ’84 and Cynthia Arata Ragan ’90, and the father-in-law of Chuck Paradowski ’79. He was also the grandfather of Chad Paradowski ’07, Chris Paradowski ’10, Colton Paradowski ’13 and Zoe Beyer (Class of 2018) Ann Barta passed away on October 29, 2014. She was the mother of Jerry Barta ’68, Jane Barta Davis ’70†, Mike Barta ’74, Maggie Barta Singletary ’77, Betsy Barta Brown ’79 and Joe Barta ’80.

Alice Boucher passed away on November 22, 2014. She was the mother of Margaret Mary Boucher ’79† and Charlie Boucher ’82, and the grandmother of Jesse Boucher ’00.

William Burch passed away on March 24, 2015. He was the father of Jane Burch Cress ’79 and Paul Burch ’81.

Ann Cadigan passed away on December 27, 2014. She was the mother of Jerry Cadigan ’69, Mark Cadigan ’70 and Mary Cadigan Morton ’74.

She was also the grandmother of Kathleen Cadigan ’08 and Trevor Cadigan ’10.

Jean Cashman passed away on January 21, 2015. She was the mother of Tim Cashman ’75, Maura Cashman Nelson ’76, Kathleen Cashman McElroy ’77, Erin Cashman Keeble ’79 and Meg Cashman Brown ’82.

Robert Crouch, Sr. passed away on November 18, 2014. He was the father of Robert Crouch, Jr. ’83 and Amy Crouch Dorsey ’86 and grandfather of Hannah Dorsey ’14.

Edwin Erlbacher, II passed away on February 11, 2015.

He was the father of Eva Erlbacher ’07 and Edwin “Eddie” Erlbacher III ’12.

Neville Frazier passed away on December 28, 2015. He was the father of Christy Frazier Sears ’90 and Matt Frazier ’92 and the grandfather of Cory Lewis ’97. He was also the uncle of Charlotte Frazier Myers ’85, Carolyn Frazier Crise ’86, John K. Frazier ’88 and Charlyn Frazier ’97.

Shirley “Hazel” Daly passed away on March 3, 2015.

She was the mother of Collen Daly ’75, Patricia Daly Cooper ’78, Kevin Daly ’81 and Shaun Daly ’83 and the mother-inlaw of Greg Cooper ’77 and Kathryn Kuhler Daly ’84. She was also the grandmother of Ray Cooper ’06, Erin Cooper ’12 and Ceara Daly (Class of 2017).

Peter Gifford passed away on November 5, 2015. He was the husband of Diane Baty Gifford ’77, and the father of Katherine Gifford ’03, Julie Gifford ’05, Lauren Gifford ’07 and Samantha Gifford ’07.

Joe Defazio, Sr. passed away on October 22, 2014.

He was the father of Joe Defazio Jr. ’74 and Susan Defazio Farukhi ’76.

Evelyn Guerrero passed away on January 31, 2015.

She was the mother of Roxanne Guerrero ’79, Laura Guerrero ’81, Humberto Guerrero ’85 and Stephen Guerrero ’86.

Dennis Donohoe passed away on January 8, 2015 and. He was the father of Kathleen Donohoe Brashear ’82 and Jane Donohoe Kleymeyer ’84.

Aline Duca passed away on March 27, 2015. She was the mother of The Most Reverend Michael G. Duca ’70, Bishop of Shreveport, Rosanne Duca Dworaczyk ’72, James Duca ’75 and Irene Duca Casburn ’79 and the mother-in-law of Cynthia Svrcek Duca ’75. Mrs. Duca was also the grandmother of Matthew Dworaczyk ’00, Rachel Dworaczyk Barraco ’03 and Hannah Dworaczyk ’07.

Victoria Glorioso passed away on December 16, 2014. She was the mother of Debbie Glorioso Young ’75.

Anne Hale passed away on January 9, 2015. She was the mother of Tom Hale ’69 and James Hale ’73.

Georgia Hartensteiner passed away on January 19, 2015. She was the mother of Kenneth Hartensteiner ’68 and Beverly Hartensteiner Lovelace ’72, and the grandmother of Nicole Lovelace Renfroe ’02 and Colby Lovelace ’06.

Al Hauser passed away on April 21, 2015. He was the father of Adam Hauser ’05 and Josh Hauser ’09.

Gordon Hintz passed away on January 7, 2015. He was the father of Mary Jo Hintz Deal ’73, Michael Hintz ’76, Marla Hintz Driscoll ’79 and Margaret “Peggy” Hintz Montez ’83.

Richard Hoes, Jr. passed away on March 23, 2015.

He was the father of Debbie Hoes LaBarba ’69, Vicki Hoes Root ’71 and Greg Hoes ’81, and the father-inlaw of James LaBarba ’67 and Valerie Miller Hoes ’82.

Francine Holowak passed away on February 5, 2015.

She was the mother of Jerry Holowak ’82 and Maria Holowak Bulin ’83.

Joan Keane passed away on September 18, 2014. She was the mother of John Keane ’76, Joanne Keane ’79, Maurice Keane ’81 and Kevin Keane ’83, and the mother-in-law of Mary Green Keane ’82 and Amy Dreher Keane ’83. Mrs. Keane was also the grandmother of Parker Keane ’10, Bo Keane ’12, Hayden Keane ’13 and Fallon Keane (Class of 2016).

Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Kelly passed away on November 29, 2014. She was the mother of Susan Kelly Jardina ’68 and Sara Kelly Michaelis ’75, and the grandmother of Elizabeth Jardina ’97.

James “Frank” Lake passed away on January 17, 2015.

He was the father of James “Ronnie” Lake ’77, John Lake ’79 and Stephen Lake ’80.

James Layden passed away on September 16, 2014.

He was the father of Ann Layden Fox ’66, Margi Layden White ’69 and David Layden ’72.

Helen Lucien passed away January 21, 2015. She was the mother of Alan Lucien ’73 and the mother-in-law of Diana Dlabaj Lucien ’73.

Austin McCormack, Jr. passed away on October 17, 2014. He was the father of Kathryn McCormack Konopasek ’70, Daniel McCormack ’72, Thomas McCormack ’74 and Ann McCormack Molash ’77.

Mary Miskulin passed away on March 12, 2015.

She was the mother of Joe Miskulin ’74 and Kathy Miskulin Harden ’78.

Bob Moore passed away on March 27, 2015. He was the father of Sandy Moore Masoner ’78, Peggy Moore Wainwright ’80, Kathy Moore ’81 and Robert Moore ’85. He was also the grandfather of Kristie Wainwright ’06, Lindsey Wainwright ’08 and Matthew Wainwright ’10.

James Pritchett passed away on January 28, 2015.

He was the father of Paul Pritchett ’82 and Fiona Pritchett Fischer ’88.

Lucille Salerno passed away on December 27, 2014.

She was the mother of Susan Salerno Hipp ’68† and Mike Salerno ’72.

Dorothy Santa Cruz passed away on April 27, 2015. She was the mother of Barbara Santa Cruz Campbell ’76 and Richard Santa Cruz ’79.

James Savidge passed away on December 11, 2014. He was the father of James T. Savidge ’83.

Donald Schnurr passed away on March 21, 2015.

He was the father of Frederick Schnurr ’69, Gregory Schnurr ’71,

Linda Schnurr Saucedo ’73, Cynthia Schnurr Hambrick ’74, Douglas Schnurr ’77 and Laura Schnurr Breen ’78.

Wallace Taylor passed away on Monday, October 27, 2014. He was the father of Gary Taylor ’68, Karen Taylor Price ’70 and George Taylor ’72.

Phuong Tran passed away on March 13, 2015. She was the mother of Christina Nguyen ’07.

Santos Trevino Sr. passed away on October 31, 2014.

He was the father of Santos Trevino Jr. ’81.

Ray Vlk passed away on February 8, 2015. He was the father of Michael Vlk ’80, Kathy Vlk Philipp ’85, Pat Vlk ’86 and Chris Vlk Giddens ’90, and the fatherin-law of Terry Hettler Vlk ’85. Mr. Vlk was also the grandfather of Audrey Vlk ’15 and Brandon Vlk (Class of 2017).

Albin Vrana passed away on October 6, 2014. He was the father of Michael Vrana ’73, Teresa Vrana McCoy ’74, Melinda Vrana Yates ’75†, Mark Vrana ’77, Gregory Vrana ’78, Kimberly Vrana ’80, Laura Vrana Stoecklin ’82 and Bryan Vrana ’83. Mr. Vrana was also the grandfather of Heather Vrana Ross ’96 and Jenny Vrana Gannon ’99.

William Webster passed away on March 4, 2015.

He was the father of Mary Ann Webster ’83.

Mary Welch passed away on January 21, 2015. She was the mother of Mary Welch ’68 and Tom Welch ’69.

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