2017 Reflections

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FEATURED STORIES

Meet Principal Dr. Chad Riley - pg. 2 MISSION: RALLY - pg. 10

The Road to Gold - pg. 18

REFLECTIONS is published bi-annually for

the alumni, family and friends of Bishop Lynch High School.

REFLECTIONS STAFF Christopher L. Rebuck – President Brynn Bruno – Vice President: Institutional Advancement Kristin Mannari ’99 – Director of Communications

Deb Jaska – Community and Alumni Relations Director Deb Corley, Brandsmith Co. LLC – Design CONTRIBUTORS

PHOTOGRAPHY

Beth Arsenault

Wesley Duke

Bentley Hudson

Paul Lara

Michele Longoria

Andy Reine

Lori Rodriguez

Jenna Teter '03, Texas Catholic

Cliff Gibson

Impressionist Portraits

Mimi Greenwood Knight

Lary Nance

Kaitlyn Mannari '04

Charles David Smith Michelle Thurgood

TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome from Principal Dr. Chad Riley .................................... 2 Celebrating the Class of 2017 .................................................. 4

MISSION: RALLY ..................................................................... 10 Blackfriars Earn Dallas Summer Musicals Accolades .......... 14

Friar Choir Serenades Pope Francis ....................................... 15

The Road to Gold ..................................................................... 18 The Fund for Bishop Lynch ..................................................... 22 Veritas … from Generation to Generation Campaign ............ 24

The Bishop Lynch Barn Party Gala ......................................... 26

Alumni Events .......................................................................... 27 Alumni Class Notes ................................................................. 29 Weddings, Births, Obituaries .................................................. 39

Please direct letters to the editor, address changes or other correspondence to: Bishop Lynch High School – Communications Department 9750 Ferguson Road 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.

Founded September 1963

FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear Friar Family, It is hard to believe that the Class of 1967 has become the second class of Friars in the school's history to celebrate their 50th reunion. Since their days on Ferguson Road, Bishop Lynch High School has experienced tremendous growth, due in large part, because of the support of our Board of Directors, alumni, parents and friends. Bishop Lynch remains committed to educating and forming young men and women to lead lives of learning, service and faith.

Veritas ... from Generation to Generation Campaign Phase IV completion - the NEW front entrance of Bishop Lynch High School on Ferguson Road, facing Peavy Road Photo: Paul Lara

The 2016-2017 school year was one filled with exciting results. In this issue, you will “reflect” on the wonderful accomplishments of our most recent graduates who are now off onto their next challenge of leadership on some of the nation’s most prestigious college campuses.

Academically, artistically and athletically, 2016-2017 will be remembered as one of the best years in the tremendous history of our school!

The exciting completion of the Veritas ... from Generation to Generation Campaign is highlighted as the fifth and final phase of the campaign is open and impacting the lives of students and faculty daily. You will also get to know Dr. Chad Riley as we welcome him as our new principal. These, and many other featured stories in this issue of Reflections demonstrate the vibrant life of the Friar Community as we continue to “strive for excellence, seek truth, and work for justice in the world.”

I am truly grateful to you, who help sustain Bishop Lynch’s mission by supporting all of the young men and women who benefit from your generosity. Be assured that all of us at Bishop Lynch will remember you in our prayers during the 2017-2018 school year.

Peace and blessings to you and your family,

Christopher L. Rebuck President

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FROM DR. CHAD RILEY, PRINCIPAL

My call to serve in the role of principal at Bishop Lynch High School comes at a time in my life when my vocation of leadership is being formed by the Church’s expression of “mission.” Since the publication of the apostolic exhortation The Joy of the Gospel by Pope Francis in 2013, I have made it one of my goals to grow in understanding of what is meant by terms such as “mission,” “missionary disciple” and “encounter” that the Pope uses so frequently in his writings and talks.

What began as an opportunity to grow spiritually has become a formative influence on my call to be a Catholic school leader. In fact, I would say that the paths of personal and professional growth continue to converge in my life, where growth in one area impacts the other. Key ideas that are found in The Joy of the Gospel continue to shape my own growth as a disciple of Jesus and as principal of Bishop Lynch.

Promoting an authentic commitment to missionary discipleship in no way diminishes a commitment to academic excellence. In fact, missionary discipleship demands academic excellence. Mission may also be identified as preaching or apostolate, one of the four pillars of Dominican spirituality. The pillar of mission also needs the other three: prayer, study and community. All

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four elements must work together. If students are to be formed and educated in such a way that they are equipped to transform the world for Christ with competence and confidence, or as St. Dominic might say, "to set the world on fire," they must have a formation and education that is characterized by excellence.

Forming adolescent hearts and minds into a framework for excellence requires constant effort and commitment to growth and renewal, both for the young people themselves and for those who are responsible for their formation. One of the reasons I was drawn to the mission of Bishop Lynch, is the community’s commitment to the ongoing challenge of discovering where the Lord is calling each student to continue their journey toward growth in excellence.

One of BL’s "Graduate Outcomes" states: “The graduate will embrace new challenges and opportunities to expand horizons beyond what is perceived as safe and secure.” If students can accept the call to “embrace new challenges and opportunities” in their goals for the future as well as in their daily living, then they possess a mindset that will enable them to grow spiritually and intellectually in preparation for their role as missionary disciples who have been formed in academic excellence.

Students at Bishop Lynch receive an exceptional, lifechanging formation and education. The impact of a student’s experience at Bishop Lynch reaches well beyond his or her four brief years at the school. Students are formed not only for their present lives, but for their future.

This future is not only for the students themselves. The formation and education a student receives at Bishop Lynch is a gift to the student. As such, this gift is to be shared with others. This sharing with others the fruits of formation and education at Bishop Lynch is at the heart of living out what it means to be a missionary disciple of Jesus. As we continue this journey of missionary discipleship and academic excellence at Bishop Lynch, let us all joyfully embrace our call and mission “to set the world on fire!”

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One of the reasons I was drawn to the mission of Bishop Lynch, is the community’s commitment to the ongoing challenge of discovering where the Lord is calling each student to continue their journey toward growth in excellence.

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VALEDICTORIAN

LANI ROSE DUFRESNE Lani DuFresne, daughter of Shaun and Christine DuFresne, came to Bishop Lynch High School after graduating from Christ the King School in Dallas. During high school she was active in National Honor Society, National English Honor Society, National Science Honor Society, Rho Kappa History Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society and the Students Against Destructive Decisions Club. Lani was also on the board of the Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society, the Multicultural Club, and was recognized as a National Merit Finalist and AP Scholar with Distinction. She credits her experiences at Bishop Lynch for changing her as a person, helping her to discover interests and talents she never knew she had. During her years at BL, Lani excelled academically under the expert guidance of her teachers, made lifelong friends and memories, and said she couldn’t have asked for a better transition to college!

In addition to her academic interests at Bishop Lynch, Lani also participated in the visual arts programs. During her junior and senior years, she competed in the TAPPS state tournament in both painting and advanced math. Lani will continue her education at Rice University, majoring in Ecological and Evolutionary Biology.

SALUTATORIAN

JOHN BENJAMIN WALTER Ben Walter, son of Brian ’81 and Karen, is a second-generation Friar who came from St. Thomas Aquinas in Dallas. He was a four-year member of the Bishop Lynch tennis team, going to state his junior and senior year and named captain of the team his senior year. Ben was involved in many extracurricular activities at BL including the Multicultural Club, where he served as vice president for three years; the National Honor Society, where he served as president his senior year; the National Science Honor Society, where he served as historian his junior and senior year; Mu Alpha Theta, where he was vice president his senior year; the National Spanish Honor Society, the National English Honor Society, Rho Kappa, the Pro Life Club, as well as being a senior board member for the Bishop Lynch Ambassadors. Ben is also a Eucharistic Minister and regularly attends Mass at his parish, St. Thomas Aquinas.

Ben traveled with Bishop Lynch, both on the cultural immersion trip to Spain and France his freshman year, as well as the annual Diocesan Mission Trip to Nicaragua the summer before his senior year. Ben was awarded a gold medal for his success on the National Spanish Exam his sophomore and junior years, received a silver medal his senior year and is an AP Scholar with Distinction. In his free time, he enjoys playing tennis and spending time at his family’s ranch in north Texas. Ben will continue his education at The University of Notre Dame (joining his two older sisters, Kimberly ’15 and Whitney ’16) where he will major in Science-Business.

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A FRIAR FAREWELL

SPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR STUART KANTOR, ENGLISH DEPARTMENT CHAIR Plaques and trophies, monuments to an outstanding career, pay homage to a man who, 14 years ago, started Mu Alpha Theta with two students and watched it blossom to more than 200 members.

in bigger spaces than a classroom. Jeff spent hours copying, grading and giving these contests on top of the five preps he taught. Jeff gave so freely of his time. He will be missed and his retirement is well-deserved.”

Jeff Morrow, acclaimed math teacher with a master's degree in choral music, left the Bishop Lynch community for retirement just outside of Denver, CO, home to his children and grandchildren.

Reading.

Playing the piano.

Singing in the choir.

Seeking adventure in the national parks.

Playing with his grandchildren.

Over the last 14 years, Mr. Morrow has mentored many of Bishop Lynch's brightest mathematical minds, among them Tommy Catanach ’08 (John von Neumann Fellow at the Sandia National Lab - Livermore) and Daniel Taraba '01 (the only BL student to advance two levels deep to the USA Math Olympiad). Yet, Mr. Morrow has done more than prepare the beautiful minds to conquer Linear Algebra or Calculus III; rather, he has tutored students of all abilities to pass the TSI so they could earn dualenrolled credits.

Amy Gerwer Duke ’94, Math Department Chair, says, “[Mu Alpha Theta] meetings fully attended would have to be held

Jeff can rest assured that the plethora of Top 10 finishes at the Mu Alpha Theta Log 1 contests will not be forgotten, for the Bishop Lynch community echoes the sentiments of 2016 Valedictorian Whitney Walter ’16: “Mr. Morrow is one of the most caring teachers I've ever had. He always has a smile on his face, and he goes the extra mile to make sure that his students love math just as much as he does. The BL community will truly miss him.”

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A FAMILY TRADITION FOLLOWING IN THEIR FOOTSTEPS

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JOHN BASHAM '89 LUKE BASHAM '17

AMIE SMITH BRADLEY '93 BROOKE BRADLEY '17

TOM BUECHEL '85 CAROLINE BUECHEL '17

JENNIFER COVERT CLAY '88 ALLISON CLAY '17

KATHY KUHLER DALY '84 SHAUN DALY '83 | CEARA DALY '17

MATT FRAZIER '92 LILLIAN A. FRAZIER '17

MICHELLE PARKS GANTER '88 KEVIN GANTER '83 | EMILY GANTER '17

LINO GONZALES '89 VICTORIA MARLOW '17

CAROL NORRIS HASTY '79 SHANNON HASTY '17

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MENDI LAUDT LANCASTER '88 MALLORY LANCASTER '17

JEREMIAH MASK '94 JERMAINE MASK '17

TERESA WENZEL MASO '82 RYAN MASO '17

RAQUEL VASQUEZ McKINNEY '89 MANNYE McKINNEY '17

PATRICIA MELIAN '88 NATALYA SHARIFIE '17

CHARITY TESORIERO MENDITTO '91 MICHAEL MENDITTO '17

AIMEE MOONEY-RODENROTH '86 TYSON RODENROTH '17

SEAN NORRIS '82 BENJAMIN NORRIS '17

MARGARET SALMON SEIDEL '82 WILLIAM SEIDEL '17

TINA TOMLINSON THEODORE '86 HANNAH THEODORE '17

TERRY HETTLER VLK '85 PATRICK VLK '86 | BRANDON VLK '17

TIM WAFFORD '78 ELENA WAFFORD '17

BRIAN WALTER '81 BEN WALTER '17

TOM YOXALL '84 MURPHY YOXALL '17

BETH MEYSENBURG ZIPPER '83 LEO ZIPPER '79 | ZACHARY ZIPPER '17 B I S H O P LY N C H . O R G

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BY MICHELE LONGORIA, STUDENT COMMUNICATIONS ADVISER Among the many exciting events celebrated during the 2016-2017 school year, a new campus-wide program was introduced to support Bishop Lynch High School’s tuition assistance program. MISSION: RALLY, a student-led raffle pairing an affordable ticket with a low-cost program, brought together the BL community and raised more than $125,000 for the student tuition assistance program in its inaugural year!

With approximately 33% of students on some form of financial aid or tuition assistance, MISSION: RALLY gave BL students the opportunity to make an immediate impact in the lives of fellow Bishop Lynch Friars.

“The motivation behind MISSION: RALLY,” explained President Chris Rebuck, “is directly in line with the school’s mission statement, which calls us to seek truth and work for justice in the world. Today, we have a greater level of financial need than we have the resources to fulfill. Schools like ours, who serve the wide-needs of the Diocese of Dallas, have a call to social justice. We have an opportunity to live out our baptismal call to be Christians in all of our thoughts words and actions.”

Molded after an extremely successful program from Houston St. Thomas, BL students were asked to participate in this initiative as an opportunity to be empowered to help the school continue to be rooted in that mission of social justice.

During a four-week period, students sold raffle tickets at $5 each or $20 per four-ticket book. The top three prizes were a $750 Visa Gift Card, an Apple MacBook Pro and a 2017 Toyota Tacoma truck. The raffle winners were drawn and announced on February 26, 2017 at the MISSION: RALLY Camo Carnival.

Astoundingly, the results from the first year were largely overwhelming, raising $125,205 for BL’s need-based tuition assistance. Many students (786 in fact) took serious action in selling their raffle books, either meeting or exceeding the school’s goal of selling one quota (6 books) per student.

Those who met or exceeded quota received exciting incentives including dress down days, pizza parties, trips to Dave and Busters, Rangers tickets and even days off school!

CAMO CARNIVAL

Once the selling was over, the whole campaign culminated with Camo Carnival, a huge campus-wide celebration to wrap-up Bishop Lynch’s inaugural MISSION: RALLY. A parent-driven event, the Camo Carnival saw approximately 3,000 people come and go while enjoying a number of fun attractions. From bounce houses to ring tosses, face painting to free-throws, bull riding to casino games, food tents to Slurpee machines – there was quite literally something for everyone!

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One area, however, seemed to draw the biggest crowd. “Our dunking booth was definitely the most popular attraction,” Director of Student Activities Kaitlyn Mannari ’04 said.

“There was a line the entire day, both of people who wanted a chance to dunk their favorite teacher or coach, and those who wanted to watch!” Mannari also pointed out the student involvement. “At some point, every student organization worked at the event,” she said. “In the end, I think that was our goal of bringing this program to campus. To empower our entire community to work together for our school, for each other.”

UNTAPPED RESOURCES

“The long-term goal is that MISSION: RALLY will become a self-perpetuating program,” president Chris Rebuck said.

“The students are realizing they are actively engaged in the school’s mission. My hope is that it plants a seed of philanthropy in the hearts of all our students.”

By being a part of MISSION: RALLY, the students become aware that there are others around them who have needs beyond their own. And by holding on to that awareness, it puts the student community in the position of understanding and realizing the blessing of a Catholic school education.

“That is what the heart of community is centered around,” Rebuck said. “The idea that we have to work together for a common good. Not everybody is in the same position. So, by supporting MISSION: RALLY, we continue to enhance the entirety of the high school experience by keeping students and families who want to be a part of Bishop Lynch.”

“Many of our alumni have that spirit about them,” Rebuck said. “This place has helped create that feeling for many years. So, I do hope our alums will enhance our vision for this program and will become involved as supporters of what we will be doing in January and February of 2018. What I hope is that they will heed the call to help us in our efforts to keep our student population diverse in all aspects.”

MOVING FORWARD

SAVE THE DATE MISSION: RALLY Camo Carnival February 25, 2018

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Plans for 2018’s MISSION: RALLY are already in the works.

The planning committee is setting the stage for next year’s program and is expecting to have even better results with more participation and more funds to close the seven-figure gap between tuition assistance requests and availability.

“Families and students come to BL from all over the Metroplex and bring with them so many varying types of backgrounds and incredible diversity,” Rebuck concluded.

“Our MISSION: RALLY efforts will continue to bear fruit, putting us in a position to start relieving the burden of many of the 300-some families who need our help. The commonality of unifying together, under one mission, under one umbrella of ‘We are Bishop Lynch.’ Well, it gives us a tremendous opportunity for growth.”

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BLACKFRIARS RECOGNIZED WITH DALLAS SUMMER MUSICAL ACCOLADES High schools from across North Texas celebrated the 6th Annual Dallas Summer Musicals High School Musical Theatre Awards in May 2017. The second largest program of its kind in the country, the Dallas Summer Musicals High School Musical Theatre Awards recognize artistic and educational achievements of North Texas students and their high school programs. Productions are evaluated by a panel of judges who are working professionals in entertainment, acting, music, dance, production design, theater education, arts administration or talent representation/management.

Awards were presented in sixteen categories and scholarships were awarded to outstanding graduating seniors (nominated by their teachers and selected by the DSM scholarship committee.)

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE BLACKFRIARS FOR BEING NOMINATED IN FIVE CATEGORIES: Bryton Bonacquisti (Class of 2018) – Best Actress in a Supporting Role Alice Maguire ’17 – Best Actress in a Featured Role Crew/Technical Costumes Lighting

In addition, the Blackfriars received Honorable Mention for:

Scenic Design Direction – Kit Hoolan Sawyer ’77 A special congratulations to Matthew Newman ’17 for being awarded one of the DSM graduating senior scholarships!

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FRIAR CHOIR SERENADES POPE FRANCIS SPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR MIMI GREENWOOD KNIGHT

In Psalm 101:1, King David declared, “I will sing of your love and justice; to you, LORD, I will sing praise.”

That’s precisely what the Bishop Lynch Choir students did this past January, responding to a private invitation to sing before Pope Francis, as he celebrated the Epiphany Mass in the 500-year-old St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. It was a once-ina-lifetime experience that came to the Choir, after years of hard work under the tutelage of Choir Director Kathy Leos.

A veteran of 36 years behind the rostrum, Ms. Leos' first trip to Rome with her Choir students was in 2013. While there she explained, “We sang in front of a priest who was associated with the Vatican music program. He contacted us in July of 2015 inviting us to return in December 2016. My initial thought was that it was too quick. There was no way we could raise the money we needed to make a trip like that, especially in so little time. But when I presented the idea to our BL administration, they said, ‘We’ll find a way. Just tell us what you need’.”

Choir students turned up the volume on their annual poinsettia sales, which helped offset the individual cost of the trip. Then the school reached out to generous alumni who, upon hearing about the invitation, opened their hearts and their wallets. “We were able to offer each student a $2,000 discount, bringing the price of the trip down to around $1,000 per student.”

Seventy-six choir members were able to make the nine-day trip, many of them leaving the Dallas area for the first time. And they had a lot to say about the experience. “It was so exciting,” said Brianna Vergel '17. “On our first night in Rome, we were overwhelmed when we had the opportunity to shake hands with Pope Francis during the blessing of the crèche in St. Peter’s Square. We gave a concert almost every day we were there and we actually saw the Pope four separate times and twice on his balcony. Standing right behind him during Mass and singing alongside the Sistine Chapel Choir is a memory I will never forget.”

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PSALM 95:1 “COME, LET US SING FOR JOY TO THE LORD; LET US SHOUT ALOUD TO THE ROCK OF OUR SALVATION.”

Others, including Caitlyn Johnson '17, recalled a special visit from Cardinal Farrell, former Bishop of Dallas, as being a true highlight of the trip. “With emotions already running high, after we finished singing at the tomb of Pope John Paul II, I turned around and realized that Cardinal Farrell was there listening to us. It was such a special moment,” she said.

a better connection with the music and with the church. It was interesting to hear them, after they’d heard the Mass celebrated in Italian, say how they still understood what was going on. We kept them busy, leaving the hotel at the crack of dawn and not coming back until late. It was great seeing how eager they were to learn about Rome, the Vatican and their Catholic faith."

Singing for the community was something that proved to be especially touching to the students. Mid-week, the group performed a concert for the homeless at the Church of St. Eustachio during their “Community Outreach Day.” “I was crying,” Johnson said. “There was a homeless man who asked me if I was from Texas and if I was from Dallas. He then thanked me for coming all this way to sing for them. Later, I found the gentleman and gave him my Sognare Grande! Cantare Grande! bracelet (translation: Dream Big! Sing Big!). I thought, ‘This is why I sing. This is why we’re here’.”

The connection to the church is one of the aspects school President Chris Rebuck appreciated most about the trip. “This invitation was such a great testament to the work Kathy has done over the course of her career here,” he said. “She’s built such a reputation for the Choir that an invitation like this would be extended. It was the chance of a lifetime for our students to showcase their God-given talent on the world-stage.”

“The trip was very well organized,” said Ron Bautista '17, who had visited Rome before with his family. “We got to understand the history of the church and of the basilica, much more than I did on my first visit. We got to perform and really be immersed in the culture. We spent a lot of time in the center of St. Peter’s Square, so it was a very concentrated experience of Rome and the Vatican. It was nice to be able to take in more of the culture.

The crowds and people were so warm and welcoming.”

“When we gave a concert at St. Ignatius, I saw our tour guide start to cry,” Vergel said. “We had gotten very close to Giorgio (guide) throughout the trip. After the concert, he told us, ‘I didn’t think I could love you all anymore more, and then you sang like you did tonight!’ It made us all feel so special!"

“It’s also a tremendous opportunity to speak about the benefits of a Catholic school education,” President Rebuck said. “This trip was a great opportunity for our students to see the bigger mission of the church, that it’s something much bigger than our school or their own church here in Dallas. I was extremely proud to have accompanied these extraordinary young men and women on this once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage. I know it was an experience that they will never forget.”

So, what's next for this outstanding group of young people?

Ms. Leos says she and the kids are always on the lookout for other opportunities to share their faith through song, wherever it may lead them!

“It took us two weeks to learn to sing Glorioso,” Vergel recalled.

“But, it was so worth it. When we sang it in the basilica, we all had goosebumps. I think I cried every time we sang it.”

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THE ROAD TO GOLD STATE TITLE-WINNING TEAMS TAKE DIFFERENT PATHS TO REACH HIGHEST DESTINATION

Two teams. Two stories. The paths they took were very different, but the end result was very much the same. I’ve looked back on each of these seasons several times, replaying some of the most exciting moments over and over in my head.

I can still picture precise moments, hear the exact sounds.

That’s one of the things I love most about my job … the opportunity to document and preserve pieces of history here at Bishop Lynch High School. That’s what has led me here, to these exact words you’re reading, two tales of success in a way only I can recall.

On the one hand, we have a program looking to rebuild. A new man in charge with a large portion of the coaching staff wearing the Friar logo for the first time as well. For many, myself included, some bumps in the road were expected, as is the case with almost all programs going through a major change in leadership.

On the other hand, a program rich in tradition with a coaching legend at the helm. At his disposal, a roster as talented as any and expectations as high as they could be. There was only one way this season could end. Anything else would be labeled as “settling for less.”

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PROPHECY FULFILLED Chuck Faucette stepped on campus with a plan. In fact, some of his first words to his new team were prophetic in a way. He showed them a ring and told them that when the dust settled, they would have one of their own.

Faucette brought with him a slew of coaches, each with a lot to offer. He took over a team that saw just four wins the season before, and a roster that was gutted by graduation. But his vision helped stack the deck.

“This group of kids is so special,” Faucette said. “They bought into what we were doing and believed in the process. They wrote a perfect ending to a great story.”

It took a resilient bunch to bounce back the way this team did time and time again. Right out of the gate, the Friars took a blow, falling to an East Texas traditional power from Texarkana.

I’ll be the first to admit, my initial reaction after the Texas High loss was that this team had a long way to go.

They bounced back for the first time with wins over Irving and

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Kaufman, setting the stage for a big-time district opener at Bishop Dunne. The Friars lost to Dunne that night in the most heartbreaking way. The same would be said about a loss at Prestonwood two weeks later. In both contests, the Friars gave up crucial points in the final minutes.

Twice more the Friars would be handed disappointment, falling 17-14 on the road to Liberty Christian after leading 14-0 at the half and in the final home game of the season, another late score allowed Nolan Catholic to escape with a four-point win.

"As a competitor and coach, I feel like I set the bar high for this team and if you go back and look, we were 21 points away from being 9-1 and winning our district," Faucette said.

Instead, the Friars limped away from the Nolan game with a 4-5 record. But here’s the best part — they wouldn’t lose again.

Faucette said something to me as the team arrived in Houston for their first playoff game that stuck through December: "When we matched up against teams like Bishop Dunne and Prestonwood, the guys were asking themselves 'CAN we beat them,' and now they know they can." He NAILED IT.

The Friars tore into St. Thomas to open the postseason, punishing the Eagles in the second half of a 42-23 win.

Receiver Jarek Broussard (Class of 2018) put himself in the national spotlight the following week with a 402-yard, 6-touchdown performance as the Friars blasted St. Joseph 62-28 in San Antonio. The Friars then avenged the loss to Prestonwood with a 48-43 win over the defending state champions in Mesquite, putting Bishop Lynch into the state championship game for the first time since 2008.

Waiting for the Friars in Waco was none other than Bishop Dunne, who had knocked off St. Pius X a week earlier to get into the state title game for the third straight year. By now, you know how it ended.

The Friars jumped out to a 14-0 lead just minutes into the game, surrendered three straight scores to fall behind by three then scored the go-ahead touchdown just before halftime.

There were no points in the second half, but there was one beauty of a goal line stand. Dunne marched the length of the field with a 22-play drive only to have the Friars knock down a fourth-and-goal pass with just 31 seconds to play.

For the first time since 2003, the Friars hoisted the state trophy, and in just his first season as coach of the team, Faucette delivered these words: “I told you guys we’d get to this point and you believed. Now they can never take this moment from you … as long as you live, you’ll be state champions.”

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THE LEGACY CONTINUES Unlike the football team, expectations for the Lady Friars basketball team were maxed out before the first game tipped off … and they never changed. This team was built to win it all.

The season opened with a huge statement win – a 17-point rout of then fourth-ranked South Grand Prairie and the team continued to play well into the district schedule, where the girls would suffer just one loss.

That loss, however, would cost them more than just a game in the win column – the team also lost sophomore guard Jaida Thomas (Class of 2019) for the year to a knee injury.

“Losing Jaida the way we did is one of those things that can really start to unravel a team,” Coach Andy Zihlman '72 said.

“But the girls really rallied around each other and used it as a motivational boost.”

That home loss to Prestonwood Christian on January 10 would be the last time these Lady Friars would fall on the losing end, tearing off 14 consecutive wins to close out the season and finishing with an overall record of 33-4.

During that span of wins, Zihlman hit a career milestone with win number 950 coming in late-January during a trip to Bishop Dunne.

Then, exactly one month from the loss to Prestonwood, the Lady Friars went to Plano and drummed the Lady Lions 64-41, clinching the district title outright.

Coach Faucette and President Chris Rebuck share a moment after being presented the football TAPPS state trophy for the first time since 2003. – Photo by Larry Nance

“Those two games against Prestonwood were like night and day for us,” Zihlman said. “We were completely off our game the first time around, but the second time … that was us. That’s the game we play."

The momentum from that big win at Prestonwood carried into the Super Regional tournament in College Station, where the Lady Friars blew the doors off a pair of Houston opponents – St. Pius X (72-30) and The Village School (71-34).

The following week in Abilene, guards Endyia Rogers and Nyah Green (both Class 2019) filled the scoresheet during Final Four wins over Antonian and Parish Episcopal to clinch the state title.

Zihlman would later praise that pair, describing them (along with Thomas) as one of the top backcourts in the nation when the 20172018 season begins.

Seniors Mallory Lancaster, Murphy Yoxall (10) and Rhiannon Townsend (14) embrace after winning the state title game against Parish Episcopal. – Photo by Preston Patton

“They are two of the best players we’ve ever had here at BL," he said. “The two of them matured a lot over the course of the season and that made a big difference for our team.”

The Lady Friars claimed their 28th state championship (a national record) and gave Zihlman his 25th overall with a 68-50 win over Parish in the championship game.

“It’s great to win this one, especially for this group of seniors who have been here a couple of times and come up short,” Zihlman said after the championship game. “This group is special.”

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The Lady Friars celebrate with Coach Andy Zihlman during a ceremony honoring Zihlman for career win No. 950. – Photo by Andy Reine

Seniors Duncan West (87) and Nico Jordan (1) after the win. – Photo

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The Friars take a knee and pray for the final time of the 2016 football season. – Photo by Larry Nance

The Lady Friars storm the court at McMurry University in Abilene after winning the TAPPS 6A Girls State Championship. – Photo by Preston Patton

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VERITAS ... FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION CAMPAIGN We are excited to announce the conclusion of a five-year effort that transformed our campus and our community - the Veritas ‌ from Generation to Generation Campaign. The most successful campaign in Bishop Lynch High School's 53-year history, the Veritas Campaign brought together the BL family to honor our past, celebrate our present and build for our future.

Endowment growth for scholarships and significant campus expansion now position us for nextgeneration priorities. We are beyond thankful for the generous support of more than 100 volunteers and 2,000 donors who gave nearly $10.7 million to support the mission of Bishop Lynch High School!

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THE FATHER JOHN M. GAMBRO, O.P. STUDENT COMMONS As we celebrate each donor and volunteer who gave of themselves for the vision of the Veritas Campaign, it is especially meaningful to recognize The Father John M. Gambro, O.P. Student Commons, named by one of our distinguished alumni in honor of one of our founders.

Dennis Doughty '74 and his wife Dawn, decided on their naming opportunity for a space outside the classroom and off the field – a space at the heart of campus, a place of student life and community, uniquely theirs.

Today, you’ll see the vibrant happenings of Friar student-life filling The Father John M. Gambro, O.P. Student Commons each and every day!

MCINVGALE FIELD AND ALL-SPORT PRACTICE FIELD Father John M. Gambro, O.P., was among nine Dominican friars from Fenwick High School in Oak Park, IL, who helped establish Bishop Lynch High School in 1963. During his 15-year tenure at BL, he impacted the lives of many as a leader, teacher, adviser and mentor. In 1978, Father Gambro returned to Fenwick High School before retiring in 2002.

To ensure longevity and versatility, artificial playing turf was installed on both McIngvale Field (baseball) and the all-sport practice field in Roffino Stadium. This final project of the five-year Veritas Campaign supports our commitment to all Bishop Lynch Friars, providing them with facilities that are at the forefront of school campuses nationwide.

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SPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR BETH ARSENAULT COMMUNITY GIFTS OFFICER

On April 22, 2017, parents, faculty, alumni and friends gathered on campus yet again to celebrate the Bishop Lynch Barn Party! Guests enjoyed a magical evening in the almost unrecognizable Championship Gymnasium which was transformed into a spectacular space!

Chemistry from Dominican University in River Forest, IL. Sister Cecilia went on to receive a Master of Arts in Teaching from Harvard University, a Master of Science in Natural Sciences from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and a Doctor of Education from Texas A&M University.

From an outstanding live and silent auction, to dinner provided by Lakewood Smokehouse, and dancing to the sounds of Lakewood Area Band - no detail was left unturned. Hot ticket items included luxury Cabo San Lucas vacations, sporting event packages and a special dinner with BL president Chris and wife Melony Rebuck and new principal, Dr. Chad Riley and wife Caryn. All items were made available thanks to the generosity of the Bishop Lynch community and friends.

After teaching high school science in Minnesota and Wisconsin, Sister Cecilia arrived at Bishop Lynch in 1982 on a teaching assignment. At that time, there were nine other nuns at the school. More than 30 years later, Sister C is the only Dominican nun who remains. Her life of devoted service, outstanding teaching and ministry among us is especially inspiring and deserving of our gratitude.

The 2017 event was made even more momentous through the inaugural presentation of the Lynch Legacy Award, given to long-time, dedicated educator, Sister Cecilia Sehr, O.P. The award, one of the highest distinctions the school can bestow, was established to honor those individuals or families who have given of themselves in sacrificial ways for the advancement of our school, while also being a witness to the school’s mission in their personal and professional lives.

“Sister C,” as she’s affectionately known, entered the Dominican Congregation of Sinsinawa, WI, after a year of college. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in

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Before the night’s end, Seghen Kalleb '17 graciously shared her BL experience and accomplishments with the crowd. Her own testimony reminded us all of how our donations to financial aid and scholarships make a difference in the lives of our students every single day.

Seghen currently attends Texas Women’s University on a full scholarship, where she plans to pursue a degree in nursing.

Bishop Lynch is extremely grateful for the generosity of the Gala Committee chairs, volunteers, donors and underwriters, who made this year’s event a resounding success - raising almost $200,000 for scholarships and financial aid!

ALUMNI EVENTS

FOLLOWING THE FRIARS: In September of 2016, representatives from BLHS visited Father John Gambro in Chicago and shared with him the renderings of the brand new Father John M. Gambro, O.P. Student Commons. Father Gambro was among the nine Dominican friars from Fenwick High School in Oak Park, IL, who helped establish Bishop Lynch High School in 1963. He impacted the lives of many BL students as a leader and a teacher through 1978. Father Gambro returned to Fenwick High School before retiring in 2002.

Above (to the right) is a picture of an alumni dinner and gathering from our time in Chicago.

In February, more than 50 Friar alumni and parents participated in Bishop Lynch’s Career Fair. The presenters represented specialties from business to engineering, advertising to nursing, music to sales. A huge “thank you” to all who participated!

In April, we traveled south to Houston! With nearly 30 alumni in attendance ranging from the Class of 1967 to the Class of 2009, Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale ’69 graciously hosted the Friar reunion at the Westside Tennis and Fitness Center.

Finally, this summer, faculty and staff members from schools across the Diocese of Dallas gathered at Bishop Lynch High School for a special day of Faith Formation!

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CLASS NOTES Columbus for the Dioceses of Dallas, Fort Worth and Tyler. Pat mentioned he was given this opportunity due to the grace of God, the values that were reinforced in him by his family, his faith and days at Bishop Lynch. He is extremely honored to be in this position and will do all in his power to continue the good works of his fraternal order as to bring nothing but honor to his faith, family and the BL community.

Peter "Pepper" '70 and Jeanette Chudej Polakoff '70 celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on February 19, 2017. They met as students at Bishop Lynch and have been high school sweethearts ever since (above)!

Congratulations to Pat Conway '72 (far right above) who was appointed District Master of the 4th Degree in the Knights of

Congratulations to Lady Friar head basketball coach Andy Zihlman '72 (above) who earned his 950th career win during the 2016-2017 season! In addition, congratulations to Coach Zihlman and his Lady Friars for winning the 2017 TAPPS 6A State Championship. Not only was this the program’s first state championship win since 2010, but also Andy's 25th overall state championship!

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years, the last 20 of which as the manager of the State Farm proprietary central station. He is one of the founding members of the CSAA Proprietary Council, which started in 1999. "This is completely unexpected and humbling for someone like me, who came into this profession with a ton of questions and no experience to speak of,” Joe mentioned in a recent article. “I don't have the words to thank all of the mentors that have helped me along the way." Image courtesy of CSAA.

Andy '72 and Teena Muessig Zihlman '72 (above) had fun celebrating Christmas with their four precious grandchildren!

Pictured from left to right: Ellie (2) and Millie (1 month) – daughters of Carrie and Kurt Zihlman ’08, Brett (1 month) – son of Brian and Coleen Zihlman Monnat ’98, Hadley (4 months) – daughter of John and Caroline Zihlman Reese ’05.

Congratulations to Jack Timmons '78 (above) who is making Seattle’s news again in the world of BBQ! After starting Seattle Brisket Experience back in 2013, he has now opened Jack’s BBQ, a restaurant that continues to draw in his loyal followers.

As one Seattle blogger describes it, “the BBQ just melts away at the tongue immediately.” Jack, a 1982 graduate of Texas A&M University, was highlighted in the January 2017 Texas A&M Foundations' LEAD by EXAMPLE issue in an article titled, “The Boss of Barbeque,” by Tyler Allen.

In January 2017, Genevieve Landregan '73 (above) received the prestigious International Galileo Galilei Award for Art in Pisa, Italy.

As indicated in her bio, she studied art at the University of Dallas in the ’70s, focusing on sculpture and sculptural ceramics. It wasn't until she was in her 30s that she began painting. Genevieve studied for two years with international artist, Alberto Mijangos and attended workshops with renowned portrait artist Daniel Greene.

To expand her experience with the form as icon, Genevieve continued her studies at the Prosopon School of Iconology in Austin working in gold leaf and pure egg tempera. In April, she had an exhibition in New York at Chelsea’s Pier 94 with Artavita. Visit Genevieve's website at http://genevievelandregan.com.

Joe Miskulin '74 (above) was honored with the CSAA President's Award for Leadership in Education, Proprietary Monitoring in October 2016. Joe has been with State Farm Insurance for 35

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Congratulations to Jim Maurer '83 (above) who received the FainCain Memorial Award from the NFL Physicians Society (NFLPS) recognizing the league's Outstanding Athletic Trainer of the Year.

As quoted by Dr. Daniel E. Cooper, the Cowboys' head team physician, "Our head athletic trainer, Jim Maurer, is an unwavering constant of professionalism in his commitment to the care of his athletes. Win or lose, there's no difference. It's always about his player. It's never ever about Jim. Just this once we make an exception to that rule and honor Jim for a career that exemplifies the virtues and professionalism representative of the ideal athletic trainer." Jim, who graduated from BL in 1983, was inducted into the Friar Sports Honor Roll in 1996 for his many accomplishments including lettering in golf, baseball and soccer, managing the powerlifting team, acting as an athletic trainer for the football program and being named All-District in both soccer and baseball.

Before joining the Cowboys, Maurer was also an athletic trainer for the Southern Methodist University football and swim teams.

Patricia Martinez Jordan's '86 eldest daughter is a CSI agent in Virginia and her other daughter is the Director for Young Life. Her son was in her homeroom this past year.

Congratulations to Lisa Sladecek Noyes '89 (left) who was a contestant on Wheel of Fortune. The end result - she said she had a blast doing the show! She even managed to squeeze a "Go Friars" in her introduction as she was talking about volunteering at her kiddos' schools!

Scott Vinci '90 (below) has been performing standup comedy for years around the United States. He recently did a show at Christ the King Catholic Church, Los Angeles. Scott and six other comedians are a part of Catholic Laughs, a group of working comics who spread clean comedy along with some Catholic humor. A career highlight, Scott went on before Tom Dreesen, who most notably opened for Frank Sinatra and has guest hosted for David Letterman. For more details on Catholic comedy and booking information for your event, visit the site at Catholiclaughs. com.

Congratulations to Amy Gerwer Duke '94 (right) who was named Teacher of the Year by the East Dallas Chamber of Commerce. Amy has been teaching math at Bishop Lynch since 1999 and this honor is well-deserved!

Leslie Mazoch '94 (above) posed for a photo at the Associated Press headquarters in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, before the 2016 Summer Olympics. Mazoch spent time in Rio editing photographs at her first Olympic assignment. She's been with the AP based in Latin America (Venezuela as a photographer and Mexico City as an editor) for the last 15 years.

Congratulations to Lieutenant Jason Rodriguez '94 (above) who was promoted to Assistant Police Chief by the Dallas ISD Police Department. As written by Gene Davis from The Hub News Briefs, "Rodriguez has been on the force for 11 years. Rodriguez has a BA from Sam Houston State University and a master's degree from Amberton University. Rodriguez is also a graduate from the FBI National Academy, the Law Enforcement Management Institute Leadership Command College, and a part of the 42nd class for Leadership Dallas. "I am humbled by this opportunity to serve our students and employees as Assistant Police Chief," Rodriguez said. Rodriguez is the first Hispanic appointed to be a part of the Police Executive Staff for the Dallas ISD Police Department. The Dallas ISD Police and Security Services department is dedicated to ensuring an environment where students feel safe to learn, employees feel safe to work, and the community is confident in the safety of the district. The department stands ready to serve the public 24/7.

Christy Hull '96 is currently the Director of Cornerstone Academy in Augusta, GA, where her daughter also attends the Pre-K program.

Major Jefferson Seguin '97 is an Acquisition Officer in USAF and was re-assigned in October 2016 from Hill AFB, Utah (Chief, Foreign Material Acquisition Support Office) to augment the Defense Contract Management Agency as the F-35 Lead Military Program Integrator.

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banking where her experience included underwriting and managing distressed assets. She is currently a member of the State Bar of Texas and the Dallas Bar Association.

Rev. Dr. Stacy C. Smith '98 (above) completed her doctorate degree at Vanderbilt University in 2016 and is currently the Director of Education and Innovation at Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in Memphis, TN. She is ordained in the Presbyterian Church (USA) and recently served as interim pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Jonesboro, AR. In December 2016, she married Kevin Gallagher at First Congregational Church in Memphis, and they have three children.

After graduating from Bishop Lynch (left) in 2000, John Farrell '00 received his Bachelor of Arts in economics and government in 2002 and Doctor of Jurisprudence in 2007, all from the University of Texas at Austin. John now works for K&L Gates LLP, focusing his law practice on management side labor and employment issues, advising employers on all manners of employment issues, and defending them against claims in both federal and state court. He has been certified as an expert in Labor and Employment law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and sits on the certification committee. In 2017, John was recognized by D Magazine as one of the best attorneys in Dallas, a recognition limited to only 760 attorneys out of approximately 20,000 eligible to be recognized. John spends his free time hanging out with his wife Meghan and future BL alum, John Elliot, Class of 2032!

Melissa Kalka '01 (left) is one of only 12 lawyers who has been named a 2017 Texas Rising Star by Super Lawyers by the global law firm of Jones Day. Fewer than 2.5 percent of eligible attorneys receive this honor. Melissa's practice focuses on domestic and international mergers and acquisitions, private equity and general corporate and securities matters. She also assists clients with the day-to-day corporate governance and legal aspects of their organizations. Melissa has advised clients in a wide-range of industries and sectors, including energy, consumer products, manufacturing, semiconductor and technology. Prior to practicing law, Melissa worked in commercial

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Congratulations to Junior Desinor '02 (above) whose company TOOR was featured on Shark Tank on November 11, 2016. With a multifaceted career in real estate stemming more than 15 years, Junior has had extensive experience as an agent, broker, investor and developer. These culminating experiences shaped Junior to be a top producing agent, broker and nationally-recognized real estate expert. With a desire to offer his clients better service, the TOOR concept was born. He formed a talented team of designers, engineers, developers and attorneys to make TOOR one of the most anticipated products of the year. What started out as the sale of a 30-day crowdfunding campaign raising more than $100K and hundreds of lockboxes, quickly blossomed into recognition by top brokerage firms around the country and an appearance on the Emmy-winning Shark Tank series. With strong leadership team in place, TOOR is positioned to sell millions of lockboxes and change the way people tour and access properties forever.

Katie Schaar '03 (above) added another amazing job to her long list of accomplishments! She was the assistant choreographer (to Golden Boyz, Inc. - main choreographer) in the choreography of the twirling rose petals in the title track of Disney's Beauty and the Beast, released in March 2017. Below is just a snippet of what Katie has done since graduating BL in 2003 and then continuing on at Loyola Marymount University with a BA degree where she studied communications studies and dance. Her many performance credits include Drop Dead Diva, House M.D., Dancing with the Stars, the American Music Awards, the European Music Awards and feature films The Muppets and Rock of Ages. As an assistant choreographer, Katie has worked extensively as the right hand man to Tyce Diorio, Mia Michaels, RJ Durell, Nick Florez and Michael Rooney. With a real gift for breaking down movement for dancers of all abilities, Katie has worked closely with the world's biggest stars ... Tom Cruise, Catherine Zeta Jones, Julianne Hough, Alec

Baldwin, Russell Brand, Annie Lennox, Katie Holmes, Paula Abdul, David Hasselhoff, Cher, PINK, Megan Mulally, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Zac Brown and many more! Furthermore, Katie has more than a decade of experience as a dance convention faculty member, teaching dancers of all ages, all over the United States. In 2015, Katie and her husband Dr. Nick Cutri created Sugarfoot Therapy, a physical therapy-based injury prevention training program used by dancers and dance education programs worldwide.

Chris Sebastian '03 (above) has been invited back by the University of Notre Dame to give a talk to students and faculty at their annual Design Alumni Conference. He will discuss his journey since graduating from Notre Dame in 2007, including his transition from a career in design to medicine. Chris is a third-year medical student at Texas A&M University and plans to specialize in Pediatric Endocrinology.

Congratulations to Jenna Zibton '03 (above), who won an Emmy Award in March 2016, in the category of Investigative Report Single Story for an in-depth look at $1.7 million in missing equipment and a $200,000 security "oversight" at the Salem VA Medical Center.

Pool, Spa, Patio Expo (PSP) which features hundreds of manufacturers and suppliers offering products and services to outdoor living professionals including retailers, service/ maintenance companies and builders.

Talk about a small world! Above is photo of three Friar alumni at the Family Health Clinic in Baton Rouge, LA. From left to right is Fabian Latorre '06 (medical student), Dr. Thomas Caton '01 (attending physician) and Sam Grimmer '05 (medical student).

Hayley Jaska '06 (above) was interviewed in March 2017 on Houston's Comcast Newsmakers, a short-form news platform where leaders and innovators exchange ideas and tackle the issues facing communities across America. Hayley is the Special Events Manager for Houston's Child Advocates, a non-profit organization dedicated to breaking the cycle of child abuse through a court appointed special advocate system. Her segment aired in April as part of Child Abuse Prevention Month, and she spoke about Child Advocates' impact in the community and the ongoing need for volunteers.

Norelle Wildburger '06 (left) received her PhD in neuroscience from the University of Texas Medical Branch in June 2015. She is currently working on her Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Washington University School of Medicine.

Matt Sifuentes '04 (above) was selected by IAEE as a recipient of the 20 under 30 Program. Matt currently works for International B I S H O P LY N C H . O R G

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Congratulations to Maryann Baker '07 (left) who is Director of Women's Basketball Operations at Mississippi State University. Her team beat the Baylor Bears during the Elite Eight in March 2017 to qualify for the Final Four!

Maryann played for four years for the Lady Friar basketball team and was part of four state championships - 20042007. She also played for the 2011 National Championship winning Texas A&M University women's basketball program.

Congratulations to Katy Riley '07 (left) who opened her own farmers market in Norfolk, MA. Following is an excerpt by Grace Allen from the local newspaper, Norfolk & Wrentham: "Norfolk's farmers market may be young, but its manager, Katy Riley, already has big plans for it. The market launched on June 10 and is open on Fridays from 2:00 pm to 6:30 pm through October.

Riley's goal is to provide fresh fruits and vegetables for commuters and others ready to start their weekend, as well as a place for local producers to sell their crops. The young manager envisions the market as a one-stop shopping destination, with vendors providing unique and local products in addition to produce. She is trying to promote a small festival atmosphere for her market, with live music and games. Riley is planning two markets in November and December, primarily with local artisans but also with a few farmers selling fall storage crops like pumpkins, squashes, and winter greens. Visit www.treehousefarmsma.com to learn more about Riley's farm in Millis."

Congratulations to Kathleen Cadigan '08 who was part of the winning team in St. Louis University's School of Law 2017 Final Argument Moot Court Competition. The Moot Court Program at SLU LAW introduces students to written and oral advocacy in the American appellate court system. This event was extra special because admitted students were able to attend and actually see appellate advocacy in action.

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PhD candidate and Biologist, Frank Cusimano '08 had an exhibit in the Guggenheim in NYC from April through July! As noted by columnist Caitlin Dover in her article, The Making of Anicka Yi's Artwork at the Guggenheim: "It's been said that 'art is work.'

That truism was much in evidence on a recent Thursday as artist Anicka Yi and a squadron of scientists, curators, art handlers and other museum staff filled a gallery on the Guggenheim Museum's fifth floor. Together, they were assembling Yi's Hugo Boss Prize exhibition-a complex, multi-part installation that includes two large dioramas, both contained behind glass: a massive, mirrored piece containing an ant colony, and, across the room, a structure of panels bearing refrigerated samples of bacteria taken from sites in Manhattan's Chinatown and Koreatown. Yi began working with Cusimano and two other PhD students-Hunter Giese and Ross McBee-last year. The three have been Yi's key collaborators on the project, working with her in the lab and consulting on the best ways to achieve the patterns and colors of bacterial growth that she had in mind. Together, as Cusimano recalls, they were tasked with everything from 'setting up the right growing conditions, to ensuring the piece would remain stable over two and a half months, to setting up the right insulation and barrier protection.'

As they worked with Yi, their expertise helped shape the piece.

'The project definitely morphed throughout the initial month of our collaboration,' says Cusimano. 'We had to be fluid with the idea that there are certain restrictions when working with bacteria. After we had our first real concept on paper, then the end goal never changed-it was merely how we could get it to work.'"

To read the entire article and more about the project visit https://www.guggenheim.org/blogs/checklist/the-making-ofanicka-yis-artwork-at-the-guggenheim.

Congratulations to Mikaela Sifuentes '08 who was featured on UT Health Science Center Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences blog!

In December, she was one of 10 selected as a 2017 ASPET (American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics) Washington Fellow.

Additionally, she will receive complimentary registration to ASPET's annual Meeting of Experimental Biology in Chicago, where she will have the opportunity to network with other Fellows from previous years. Her bio, which appeared in The Pharmacologist's December issue, states: Mikaela Sifuentes grew up in Dallas, TX and earned her bachelor of science in biology from the University of Dallas. As a current PhD candidate, she studies the mechanism of thyroid hormone europrotection after stroke under the guidance of Dr. Jim Lechleiter. After earning a translational science grant, she became interested in the clinical

and public health aspects of disease, leading her to become active in science outreach and spreading awareness of cerebro- and cardiovascular diseases within at-risk communities. She has since secured independent funding from the American Heart Association (AHA), and has participated with the AHA's Voices for Healthy Kids in advocating for health-conscious policies at the Texas capitol.

As a young scientist, Mikaela has become a proponent for diversity in science and improving communications with the public as a means of promoting science policy. Through the ASPET Washington Fellows program, she hopes to learn specific strategies to advocate effectively for research funding and science-backed legislation.

Congratulations to Lauren Nevitt '10 (above) who began the morning shift at WFAA News 8 Daybreak on January 30, 2017.

From 4:30 am - 7:00 am, she keeps us abreast of all the traffic issues in the DFW Metroplex. Previously Lauren was a traffic reporter for KFOR in Oklahoma City, OK. Lauren started her career as a weekend sports anchor at KWES in Midland, TX in 2015.

Lauren is the daughter of Jim '85 and Susie Wong Nevitt '85.

Jackie Baker '09 (above) was featured in the book "Cosplay Unmasked - Behind the Costume." In this book, you will find many like-minded individuals with the passion for not only dressingup, but for giving back to their community. This book represents the cosplayers famous to the DFW area in and out of costume.

Cosplay has taken the world by storm, and this book represents the heavy hitters of our local community who wish to share a little bit of themselves, and who they are under the fabric, makeup and hours of preparation. All profits will go towards raising funds for the Heroic Inner Kids and Hope Rising.

Marcy Olsen '09 and Travis Kirtland (left) announced their engagement in December 2016.

The couple plans to wed in Hawaii.

Congratulations to Abby Gentsch '10 (left) who co-edited the "Valentine" episode of the TV show New Girl, adding another credit as editor to her career! Check-out all her filmography out on her IMDb link at http:// www.imdb.com/name/ nm6662490/. BL's Broadcast Journalism training is shining proud in Hollywood!

Congratulations to Jackie Olsen '10 (above) who competed in August 2016 and again in December 2016 in the National Physique Committee (NPC) Body Building and Bikini Competitions where she medaled in both shows.

Bishop Lynch High School was honored to have James Dylan Smith '10 speak at the November 2016 installment of the Leyden Lecture Series. The BL alumnus and Dallas Police Officer was made a recognizable face for his heroism during the police shootings in downtown Dallas (July 2016). Following the horrific events, the photo above - taken by photographer Robert Moore as Smith stood guard - went viral. The Leyden Lecture Series is sponsored by the National English Honor Society and is open to all Bishop Lynch students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends of the school.

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Camille Wildburger ’11 (below) graduated from the University of Arkansas in May 2015 with two majors and is currently pursuing her Master of Landscape Architecture to be followed by a Master of Urban Planning at the University of Texas at Arlington.

During spring break in March 2017, Matthew Wainwright '10 (above) trekked through Guatemala on a medical mission through UT Southwestern and Refugee International. A member of a 12-person team, Matthew and his classmates treated villagers throughout Sarstun with numerous different ailments. As part of his learning experience, he drew blood from villagers, performed general health exams, handed out medications and brushed up on his Spanish. Between shifts in the local clinics, Matthew was able to see a more scenic side of the Guatemalan landscape, exploring local swimming holes and volcanoes. Of all the experiences, Matthew enjoyed meeting the villagers and learning the names of the curious children the most. Matthew is in the UT Southwestern Physician's Assistant Program and will graduate in December 2018.

Olivia Paige Ramirez '11 (left) graduated from Louisiana State University in 2016 with a BFA in studio art.

Now back in Dallas, she will join Coach Amy Wheeler's softball staff for the 2017-2018 school year as a parttime coach. She was a graduate assistant for the 2017 softball season.

Anthony Robledo V '11 (right) graduated from Texas State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in recreation administration in the summer of 2016, and works as a Recreation Specialist at the Gary Job Center San Marcos, TX. While attending Texas State, Tony completed three competitive and grueling Spartan races Sprint, Super and Beast - earning the coveted Spartan Trifecta medal.

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Congratulations to Shelby Armstrong '12 (below) who was selected as head coach for the Acrobatics & Tumbling Program at Davis & Elkins College. As announced in their athletic newsletter

by Director of Athletics Jamie Joss: "We are extremely confident Shelby will build a competitive program the right way on and off the mat. Shelby's championship experience at the highest level of Acrobatics & Tumbling at the University of Oregon, along with her passion and desire to further the sport through recruiting high-character academically-motivated student-athletes, were a perfect match for D&E." "I am honored to be named the first head coach of Acrobatics and Tumbling at Davis & Elkins College," said Armstrong. "I am excited to introduce the sport that I am so passionate about to the Elkins community. Being a part of history for female athletics has truly impacted my life. I am happy to be able to provide that same opportunity, while being a positive role model to more young women entering college athletics."

Congratulations to Aaron Barteau '12 (below)! The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor named him to the D3baseball.com All-West Region Team. Barteau was named to the All-West Region First Team as a relief pitcher. Barteau, a senior right-hander, posted a 2-1 record and set a new UMHB Division III ERA single-season record with 13 saves. He led the Cru with 44 strikeouts and a 2.05 ERA in 26.1 innings over 20 appearances.

He also finished his career as UMHB's career leader in saves and was a

at which the painter paints allows him time to address what he didn't understand before, taking time while depicting even the most abstract to form an understanding of his relation to it." To learn more about Hank and his art pieces visit his website at http://www. henryswansonart.com.

three-time All-Conference selection. This is the second All-Region honor of Barteau's career.

Congratulations to Ernie Erlbacher '12 (above) who was part of the senior design class in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas Tech University. The team produced a motorized mobility device that allows a child with a disability the same freedom of movement as others their age without disabilities.

Ernie was quoted in Texas Tech Today in an article written by George Watson: "Basically they're not getting to see the concept of gravity, they're not developing depth perception and they're not developing hand-eye coordination. We take for granted that we're crawling around, picking things up, dropping things. Some kids don't get that because they don't have the ability to move around."

Because of his outstanding work as an intern last summer in the Cook County State's Attorney's Office, Artie Haynes '12 (below) was awarded the Outstanding Law Clerk Award as part of the 27th Annual C. F. Stradford Awards Ceremony in Chicago, IL. Artie is currently a 2L at the University of Illinois College of Law in Champaign, IL, where he is vice-president of the Student Bar Association and a member of the Trial Team.

Adelle Wildburger ’12 (right) graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a BS in petroleum engineering in May 2016 and is currently working for Schlumberger in Anchorage, AK.

Congratulations to Luke Packard '13 (below) who finished his football career at Trinity University with the following: All-American, Div. 3 NCAA Third Team, National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society (minimum 3.2 career GPA), National Cliff Harris Award Nominee (for best small college football player), led nation in quarterback sacks, second in nation in tackles for loss, threetime All-Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference First Team, Trinity University all-time career sack leader and Trinity University singleseason sack record holder.

Congratualtions to Hank Swanson '12 (above right) who graduated in June 2016 from Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in painting and is back in Dallas to officially begin his career as a painter and fine artist. His studio is located at 3800 Commerce Street. In January 2017, he was part of OhNO Magasine exhibit where Paris-based label L'OhNo Magasine, released its Spring/Summer '17 Apparel Collection. An homage to Dallas, this one-night-only Pop-up Shop/Exhibition featured a variety of oil-paintings, installed sculptures, limited-edition hand-tailored pieces; curated by Annie Bergeron. As noted on his website, Hank mentions, "I keep with me the belief of a sense of mysticism behind the painting process as a labor of love and a process of solidarity with one's content. I maintain the belief that amazing work can only happen if the oil painter is never fully aware of what he is doing, either in terms of process or of subject matter. The slow pace B I S H O P LY N C H . O R G

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CLASS NOTES Congratulations to Amy Hess '15 (left) who made the 2015-2016 All-Academic team for American Athletic Conference (AAC).

Amy is currently at Southern Methodist University (SMU) and is on the SMU Women's Swimming and Diving team.

Congratulations to Francesca Goncalves '16 (below) who plays beach volleyball for the Florida State Seminoles this year and was named 2017 Coastal Collegiate Sports Association (CCSA) Freshman of the Year!

Congratulations to Frances Dean '14 (above) who was appointed as the Membership Ambassador of the American Public Health Association (APHA) Student Assembly. Frances strongly recommends that if any BL students are interested in pursuing a field in health sciences (pre-med, pre-PA, nursing, etc.), this organization is definitely beneficial for them, especially for their undergraduate career!

Congratulations to Amy Peters '14 (left) who graduated from Millsaps College in Jackson, MS in May. She is one of 52 interns to have been selected by KPMG to study for her Masters of Accountancy in Audit and Data Analytics at Villanova University in the fall of 2017!

This is a one-of-a-kind program and her mentors at BL helped her find the perfect college, in which her leadership skills were even further developed.

Congratulations to Madeline Schill '15 (left) who took part this summer's 2018 Texas 4000 Team. Texas 4000 for Cancer is a non-profit organization located in Austin, as well as a student organization at the University of Texas at Austin. Each summer, a team of approximately 70 students bike more than 4,000 miles from Austin, TX to Anchorage, AK in the world’s longest annual charity bike ride. The three tenets of Hope, Knowledge, and Charity serve as the pillars to the organization's mission, where the ultimate goal is to help win the battle against cancer by aiding the life of one individual and one community at a time. The 11th annual ride kicked-off on June 3, 2017 in Austin, TX and the team arrived on August 9 in Anchorage, AK.

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In the Fall 2016 edition of Reflections, we inadvertently omitted Keith Leo '72† (deceased April 2010) and Michelle Leo '16 from the “Family Tradition” spread. We sincerely apologize to the Leo family for this oversight. Pictured below is Michelle and her Friar siblings Kristal '98 and Blake '08 from her 2016 BL graduation!

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01 Bill Wisinski '91 married Lynnsey Ross (Ursuline Academy '00) on September 17, 2016.

02 Kathleen Jansen '98 and Brian Peters were married on February 20, 2016 at Our Prince of Peace in Houston, TX. The wedding party included: Sadie Mahony Marcum '98, Jennifer Jansen Kiertscher '00 and Jennifer Ramirez Robinson '97.

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were married on July 13, 2016 in Mo'orea, French Polynesia.

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Rene Luebbert on August 13, 2016 at the Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe in Dallas. Included in the wedding party were fellow BL alums Ross Miracle '01, Mike Lopez '04 and David Gallagher '04. The couple resides in Houston, TX.

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Thomas, CTR1 on March 24, 2016 at Nature's Point in Lago Vista, TX. Members of the wedding party included Daniel Hale '03 and Michael Hale '06. They are both active Navy and currently stationed in Pensacola, FL.

06 Lauren Burton '06 married Edward Melton (Woodrow Wilson '04) on October 15, 2016 on the beach at South Padre Island. The couple currently resides in Dallas.

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July 29, 2016 at The Cotton Mill in McKinney, TX. Members of the wedding party included Angharad Thomas '07, Sian Thomas '12, Kaitlyn Mannari '04, Brittany Pirozzolo '05 and Kelsey Holt '04. The couple resides in Rowlett, TX.

09 Jared Morris '05 married Diana Lopez

on March 26, 2016 in a beautiful ceremony at The Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas, where the happy couple and their guests celebrated under the stars to the sounds of Emerald City! Their wedding was recently featured in both DWeddings Magazine and Style Me Pretty. Jared, Diana and their dog Floki currently reside in Houston, TX.

10 Kristie Marotta '06 married Kristofer Trujillo

at Old St. Pat's in downtown Chicago on April 22, 2017. Following a honeymoon in Vietnam, the celebration continued with a Texas reception in Dallas on May 6. Kristie is Director of Special Education at Gary Comer College Prep and Kristofer is employed by Captial One, both in Chicago. Kristie is the daughter of Mark Marotta '78 and Karen Petter Marotta '79.

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married in Portland, OR, on April 1, 2017.

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Johnson on June 18, 2016 at St. Thomas Aquinas Church. The couple currently resides in Dallas.

married on January 14, 2017 at St. Pius X Catholic Church. The wedding party included BL alums Robert Head '05, J.P. Merkel '07, Jared Head '08, Zach Merkel '09, Jon Chadbourne '11, Morgan Dours '11, Larkin Gill '11, Nick Krakosky '11, Mary Merkel '13 and Theresa Merkel '15.

The couple currently resides in Dallas and are expecting their first child in November.

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on May 20, 2017 in Louisa's hometown of Essex, CT. The couple met while working in Boston, MA and they currently live in Brooklyn, NY. Brayden is an Associate at J.P. Morgan's Corporate & Investment Bank and Louisa is the Human Resources Coordinator at Apartment Therapy.

McDonald of Longview, TX. They met at Austin College. They were married on December 23, 2016 and are current residents of Minnesota. Nathan is coaching football at Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU).

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Drown on May 20, 2017 at St. Pius X Catholic Church. The wedding party included BL alums Matthew Clary '16, Katie Burrell '11, Savie Garza '12, Mekenzie Griffin '12, Melissa Jefferson '12, Esther Macabare '12 and Lori Owens '12. The couple currently resides in Denton, TX.

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Amanda McKissick Newhouse '96 and Marc Newhouse '99 welcomed their third child, Dylan Laverne, on April 3, 2017.

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She joined her two proud big sisters, Camille Grace (6) and Faye Evelyn (3).

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Melanie Farrell Duke '02 and her husband, Wesley welcomed their son, Oliver Francis Duke, born August 3, 2016.

He joins big sister Emily Elizabeth (5) and big brother Benjamin John (3).

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Matt ’02 and Heather Hudson Geracie ’03 are pleased to introduce their daughter, Josephine Pearl Geracie, born on May 27, 2016.

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12 Catherine Busby Dworaczyk '05 and Matthew Dworaczyk '00 welcomed their first baby, Lillian Debra Dworaczyk, on April 3, 2016.

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OBITUARIES Alumni

Diana Millen Hollingsworth '67 passed away on June 26, 2015. We just learned of her death this year.

Kenneth Scott '67 passed away on December 7, 2016. He was also the uncle of Scott Cowan '12 and Elisabeth Cowan '14.

James "Jim" Stock '67 passed away on November 3, 2016. He was the brother of Wally Stock '66, Eddie Stock '69, Tommy Stock '71, Billy Stock '72 , John Stock '74 and Mary Pat Stock Powell '75.

Barbara Boulet Park '68 passed away on April 26, 2017. She was the sister of Elizabeth Boulet Ackerman '67.

Thomas "Tommy" Janick '70 passed away on June 22, 2016. He was the brother of Mark Janick '66, Patrick Janick '72, Richard Janick '73, Mary Janick Welch '76 and Robert Janick '83. He was also the uncle of Karin Janick Gibson '94, Kathleen Welch Ricken '97, Julie Welch May '00, Nick Welch '01, Krystina Janick Gage '02, Jacob Welch '04 and Courtney Janick '08.

Jane Brennan Rupert '70 passed away on November 12, 2016. She was the sister of Louise Brennan Castenson '67, Robert Brennan '69, Rita Brennan Lee '72 and Therese Brennan Sabo '75.

Mark Patrick "Pat" Daly '72 passed away on March 6, 2017. He was the brother of Ann Daly Karam '68, Michael Daly '73, Timothy Daly '76 and Laura Daly '79.

George "Rusty" Hunt '72 passed away on April 11, 2017. He was the father of Blake Hunt '03 and Jordan Hunt '10 and the brother of Lisa Hunt '68, Gretchen Hunt Moore '70, John Hunt '75 and Paul Hunt '79.

Mark Fehmer '73 passed away on May 23, 2017. He was the brother of Paul Fehmer '75.

Larry Nichol '73 passed away on March 14, 2017. He was the brother of Gene "Nicky" Nichol '69 and Scott Nichol '75.

Jerome "Jere" Luigs '76 passed away on September 22, 2016. He was the brother of Adrian Luigs '71, Joseph Luigs '72 and Jill Luigs '74.

Michael Benites '78 passed away on May 19, 2016. He was the husband of Julie Fitzgerald Benites '78.

Humberto Guerrero, Jr. '85 passed on September 21, 2016.

He was the brother of Roxane Guerrero '79, Lori Guerrero '81 and Stephen Guerrero '86.

Suzanne Graham Phistry '86 passed away on December 4, 2016. She was the sister of Stephen Graham '87.

Edward "Ed" Schwille '88 passed away on March 17, 2017.

Ruby Lopez Miller '90 passed away on March 27, 2017. She was the aunt of Shelby Pachuca Seaman '97 and Kelly Pachuca Aguilera '98.

Dawn Shine Jamison '91 passed away on October 25, 2016.

Kiva Churchill Lawrence '92 passed away on November 27, 2016.

Sara Delekta Galligan '93 passed away on August 24, 2016. She was the sister of Jessica Delekta Wilkinson '96 and Jessica Delekta Ugalde '99.

Joseph Irvin '94 passed away on May 9, 2017. He was the brother of Martin Irvin '93.

Jack Freeman '06 passed away on May 15, 2017.

Lauren Cordova '07 passed away on October 17, 2016. She was the sister of Andrea Cordova '03.

Parents

Philomena Berens passed away on June 3, 2017. She was the mother of Michelle Berens Wiora '80, Hope Berens '83, Sonja Berens Chuprinko '84 and current faculty member, Laura Berens Pfeil '86.

She was also the grandmother of Shelby Chuprinko, Class of 2019.

John Ackley passed on June 9, 2017. He was the father of Rob Ackley '02 and Jim Ackley '06.

Stephen L Bires, Sr. passed away on January 19, 2017. He was the father of Stephen Bires, Jr. '67.

Delores Brown passed away on January 21, 2017. She was the mother of Karl Brown, Jr. '74, Karen Brown Turrietta '75, Charles Brown '76, Chris Brown '81 and Cindy Brown Stathakos '83. She was also the grandmother of Alex Stathakos '14 and Zach Stathakos '18, current junior.

Billy Browning passed away on September 29, 2016. He was the father of Lynn Browning Hyles '83 and Nina Browning Roller '84.

Patricia Cale passed away on November 26, 2016. She was the mother of Roggie Cale '67, Sheila Cale Bolton-Walden '70, Chuck Cale '72, Terry Cale Polito '74 and Mary Cale Mann '75. She was also the mother-in-law of Jill Rule Cale '72 and the grandmother of Katie Cale Frank '09 and Kelsie Cale '10.

Martha Cash passed away on April 22, 2017. She was the mother of John Michael Cash '78, Patricia Cash Drake '78, Susan Cash '80, Bill Cash '82, Catherine Cash Kleinmeier '93, Anthony Cash '95 and Daniel Joseph Cash '99. She was also the grandmother of Jason Cash '99 and the mother-in-law of Christina D'Arcy Cash '94 (wife of Matthew Cash).

Rosalie Duca passed away on May 16, 2017. She was the mother of Joseph Duca '67 and

Theresa Duca Dillard '73 and the grandmother of Chelsea Dillard May '94 and Chris Dillard '01 and the grandmother-in-law of Kristen Strieker Dillard '01.

Bridgett and Senan Fitzmartin passed away on February 28, 2017.

They were the parents of Michelle Fitzmartin Petersen '82.

Consuelo "Connie" Flores passed away on January 4, 2017. She was the mother of Mario Flores '75 and Robert Flores '80.

Lena Garcia passed away on May 11, 2017. She was the mother of Phillip Garcia, Jr. '68, Charlotte Garcia Jones '70 and Gregory M Garcia '77 and the grandmother of Nicholas C Garcia '97, Christina A Garcia ' 01 and Danielle Jones Cade '04.

Phillip Gillock passed away on November 8, 2016. He was the father of Patrick Gillock '76, Mary Gillock Williams '77, Lisa Gillock Matthews '78 and Carol Gillock O'Neil '79.

Rosemary Graham passed away on November 19, 2016. She was the mother of Suzanne Graham Phistry '86 and Stephen Graham '87.

Walter Gray, V passed away on June 4, 2017. He was the father of Megan Gray Rohde '02, Meredith Gray Gauthier '02, Erin Gray Smith '05 and Jamie Gray '10.

He was also the brother-in-law of Marcellina McNally Kampa '78.

Charles Hanna passed away on January 27. 2017. He was the father of Tonya Hanna Gottesman '96.

Timothy Heraty passed away on December 2, 2016. He was the father-in-law of Leona Haverkamp Heraty '83.

Kimberly Hopkins passed away on April 13, 2017. She was the mother of Hannah Hopkins (Class of 2019).

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Elsa Hubert passed away on August 15, 2016. She was the mother of Bruce Hubert Jr. '67, Ret. Col. Michael Hubert '69, Patrick Hubert '70, Timothy Hubert '71, Robyn Hubert Graeber '76 and Susan Hubert Sisser Smith '79.

John Jones passed away on October 9, 2016. He was the father of Stephanie Jones Burgess '75 and Annette Jones Scudder '79 and the father-in-law of George Burgess '72. He was also the grandfather of Kyle May '03 and Michele May Morton '06.

Dorothy Kelley, passed away on May 26, 2017. She was the mother of Kathey Kelley Szyperski '74, Cynthia Kelley '75, Father Daniel Kelley '79, Timothy Kelley '82, Maria Kelley Wallis '85 and Thomas Kelley '88.

John Kilduff, Sr. passed away on July 30, 2016. He was the father of John Kilduff, Jr. '91, Michael Kilduff '93 and Mary Kilduff Robles '96.

Terry Mathews passed away on January 14, 2017. He was the father of Merynn Mathews Niewinski '95.

Angela McIngvale passed away on May 25, 2017. She was the mother of George McIngvale, Jr. '68, Jim McIngvale '69, Julia McIngvale Stout '71, Mary McIngvale Dunson '72, Ralph McIngvale '75 and Angela McIngvale Jones '84.

James Meath passed away on December 7, 2016. He was the father of Julie Meath Hill '80, Patti Meath Shore '81, Kimberly Meath Vacanti '84, Lori Meath Clark '85 and Lisa Meath Grover '85.

Joseph Mehan passed away on May 5, 2017. He was the father of Ruth Mehan Uhl '70, Helen Mehan '72, Father Joseph Mehan '75, Joy Mehan '76, Genevieve Mehan '78, Emilie Mehan McVey '79 and Grace Mehan '83.

Jim Mentgen passed away on January 23, 2017. He was the father of Kristen Mentgen Welty '85.

Mary Anne Mooney passed away on January 24, 2017. She was the mother of Robin Mooney Delahunt '84, Aimee Mooney Rodenroth '86 and Shannon Mooney '88. She was also the

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grandmother of Tyson Rodenroth '17.

Elizabeth Muckleroy passed away on November 7, 2016. She was the mother of Patrick Muckleroy '71 and Sheila Muckleroy Datzman '78.

Irma O'Malley passed away on November 3, 2016. She was the mother of Suzanne O'Malley '69.

Raymond Prachyl passed away on December 9, 2016. He was the father of Mark Prachyl '75, Annette Prachyl Johnson '80, Joe Prachyl '81 and Janet Prachyl Villensor '89.

Joann Quinn passed away on October 14, 2016. She was the mother of Arleen Quinn Elkins '67, Thomas Quinn '69 and Stephen Quinn '71.

Janie Robinson passed away on December 17, 2016. She was the mother of Michael Robinson '76 and the grandmother of Nicholas Robinson '13.

John Rothermel passed away on December 22, 2016. He was the father of BLHS staff member, Chuck Rothermel.

William Rutledge passed away on November 4, 2016. He was the father of Martha Rutledge Drillette '78.

Elizabeth Sandone passed away on December 18, 2016. She was the mother of Mario Sandone ‘68, Susan Sandone Sabot '79 and Paige Sandone Krivacic '80.

She was also the grandmother of Veronica Sandone Abshire '99 and Stephany Sandone Packwood '06.

Ron Schweers passed away on August 19, 2016. He was the father of Kenneth Schweers '76, Kay Schweers Guerry '80, Kristine Schweers Baugh '81 and Kimberly Keyser-Myklebust '85. He was also the grandfather of Kelly Keyser '11.

Dr. Lewis Thompson, Jr. passed away on May 28, 2017. He was the father of Lewis Thompson, III '71, Carol Thompson Riedel '72, Raymond Thompson '74, Diane Thompson Zeigler '76, Kerry Thompson Orth '78, Susan Thompson Knoll '80 and Kenneth Thompson '82. He was also the father-in-law of John Orth '78.

George Underbrink passed away on August 19, 2016. He was the father of Karen Unberbrink '74, Paul Underbrink '76, Sister Mary Clare Underbrink '77, Susie Underbrink Hess '82 and Maggie Underbrink van't Hoff '84.

Dr. Gerald Perkus passed away on May 13, 2017. He was the husband of BLHS counselor, Michelle Perkus.

Carrie Valenta passed away on July 11, 2016. She was the mother of Tim Valenta '84, Karen Valenta Nettles '86, Tom Valenta '88, Terry Valenta '89 and Todd Valenta '91. She was also the mother-in-law of Sara Wilson Valenta '85.

Grandchildren

Ron Wright passed away on October 6, 2016. He was the husband of Diane Vrba Wright '68.

Madison Grace Rothermel passed away on July 17, 2016.

She was the infant granddaughter of BLHS staff member Chuck Rothermel.

Willam Walker, Sr. passed away on December 6, 2016. He was the father of Jenny Walker Salazar '91 and the grandfather of Al Pierotti, III '85, Tony Pierotti '00 and Benson Brunkhorst, current BL freshman.

Jackson Sanders passed away on May 10, 2017 and was the grandson of Michael Dennehy '71.

Hilda Wayne passed away on April 15, 2016. She was the mother of Paul Wayne '67, Sonya Wayne Dauteuil '72, Mary Wayne Griffith '74 and Richard Wayne '79†.

Grandparents

Mike Wurst passed away on January 11, 2017. He was the father of Tony Wurst '07, Nick Wurst '11 and Vinnie Wurst '13.

Siblings Rafael Gregorich pased away on December 17, 2016. He was the brother of Jorge Gregorich '92 and Jennifer Gregorich Harkins '01, and the uncle of current student, Natalia Gregorich (Class of 2020).

Spouses Judy Shemek passed away on October 31, 2016. She was the wife of Frank Shemek '67 and the sister-in-law of Andrea Shemek Goodwin '67 and Albert Shemek '69.

Vaughn Endres passed away on December 9, 2016. He was the husband of Laura Wood Endres '70 and the father of Rydon Endres '95.

Lonnie Ethetton passed away on August 27, 2016. He was the husband of Maria Tobin Ethetton '86.

Randal Lester passed away on October 16, 2016. He was the husband of Miriam Salazar '81.

Riley Lynese Turner, infant granddaughter of Lazlo Laky '77 died during childbirth on February 8, 2017.

Mildred Adamcik passed away on April 26, 2017. She was the grandmother of Jennifer Adamcik '99, Lindsay Adamcik Waugaman '03 and Angela Adamcik Marek '06. She was also the aunt of Gary '82, Mark '84 and Kim '92 Adamcik.

Charlotte Falls passed away on March 22, 2017. She was the grandmother of Laryssa Bonacquisti '14 and Bryton Bonacquisti (Class of 2018).

Jeri Guadagnoli passed away on January 10, 2017. She was the grandmother of Chris Armstrong '01 and Dominic Armstrong '05.

Alberta Mahoney passed away on October 22, 2016. She was the grandmother of Nick Martin '01, Dan Martin '02 and Joe Martin '05.

Don Searson passed away on December 27, 2016. He was the father of BLHS faculty member, John Searson and the grandfather of Thomas Searson ’17.

Former Faculty/Staff Father Richard Weaver passed away in January 2017. He was a former faculty member here at BL from 1995-1997.

With nearly 70 alums in attendance for their 50th Class Reunion festivities, the Bishop Lynch High School Class of 1967 had a blast reuniting with old friends!

Whether it was kicking-off the weekend at Ozona’s happy hour on Friday or on the Bishop Lynch campus Saturday for dinner, there was laughter galore ... especially when sharing stories of their times at BL! The reunion continued after dinner with the presentation of the “Golden Diplomas” to each member of the class that was in attendance.

Congratulations again, Class of 1967!

SATURDAY, APRIL 28

BISHOP LYNCH HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL SPRING GALA BENEFITING THE JOSEPH P. LYNCH SCHOLARSHIP FUND

THE LYNCH LEGACY AWARD HONORING THE MOST REVEREND MICHAEL G. DUCA CLASS OF 1970