Purple & Gold - Summer 2020

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End of an Era

retire from teaching after a combined 109 years of service to generations of Brothers' Boys

Brother Joel McGraw '63, Mark Bray, and Don Whittington

LEGENDS ARE FOREVER

This spring, our community mourned the loss of legendary CBHS coach and athletic director Tom Nix. Friends gathered to pay their respects to the Nix Family near the entrance of our football stadium named in his honor.

As our Brothers gather this fall to play the sport Coach Nix loved, we will honor his memory time and time again through blood, sweat, and tears. We will leave our hearts on the field every Friday night.

This season is for you, Coach. Go Brothers!

Our future home of Brothers Basketball, the Brothers Fieldhouse project was unveiled this spring. Through the generosity of CBHS donors, this state-of-the-art facility is slated for completion in late 2021.

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President’s Perspective

Alumni Profile: Tim Walsh '79

Honorary Brother: Mark Meservey '69

Brothers Fieldhouse Learning Never Stops

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The Unforgotten Brother

Cover Feature: End of an Era

The Brothers' Boy Alumni Network

Alumni Happenings

Valedictorian & Salutatorian

Class Notes

In Memoriam

Upcoming Events

PURPLE GOLD

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ADMINISTRATION

President

Brother David Poos, FSC

Interim Principal

Jamie Brummer, Ph.D.

Associate Principals

Jeff Blancett, Ed.D. - Dean of Academics

Christopher Bunkley '10 - Dean of Students

OFFICE OF ADVANCEMENT

Director of Advancement

John Thatcher - jthatcher@cbhs.org

Director of Community Engagement & Stewardship

Carrie Roberts - caroberts@cbhs.org

Director of Alumni and Annual Fund

Jake Garbuzinksi '10 - jdgarbuzinksi@cbhs.org

Director of Admissions

Lauren Volpe - lvolpe@cbhs.org

Associate Director of Admissions

Natasha Sublette - nsublette@cbhs.org

Director of Marketing & Communications

Jamie Elkington - jelkington@cbhs.org

Associate Director of Marketing & Communications

Connor Stevens - costevens@cbhs.org

Development Associate, Alumni Relations

Laura Hughes - lhughes@cbhs.org

Development Associate, Donor Records and Gifts

Cindy Werner - cwerner@cbhs.org

Development Associate, Parent Programs

Tish Montesi - tmontesi@cbhs.org

THE CBHS Annual Fund

Now, more than ever, CBHS relies on the support of our generous community to help strengthen our efforts to provide a holistic and transformative educational experience to each of our Brothers' Boys.

Your contribution to the Annual Fund enables us to develop our students into better Men for Tomorrow and Brothers for Life, as we've done for nearly 150 years here in Memphis.

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Dear Friends of CBHS, Saint John Baptist de La Salle told his early Brothers that "to touch the hearts of your pupils and to inspire them with the Christian spirit is the greatest miracle you can perform, and one which God expects of you."

Miracles take place daily within the walls of Christian Brothers High School. This year, despite the COVID-19 pandemic and our distance as a result of it, has been no exception. CBHS is truly blessed to have an incredibly dedicated and committed faculty and staff who took the challenge of providing a transformative online education to our students head-on. Then and now, I am proud of how we and our students all persevered under difficult circumstances.

We successfully provided as close to the students’ normal learning environment as possible. While we have missed seeing our students in person, the payoff for our distance learning experience has been rewarding for all. As we prepare for the fall, we know that the past year has strengthened our mission and our purpose. We have endured together as a community with faith at the heart of it all. No matter where classes take place, we will recall that we are always in the holy presence of God.

Now and always, we are steadfast in our commitment to prepare our students to be better MEN FOR TOMORROW and BROTHERS FOR LIFE . Without each of you and your unwavering support, none of this could be accomplished. We thank you, our friends and benefactors, for your part in building up the kingdom of God here at CBHS.

May God continue to bless each of us most abundantly, and may Jesus continue to live in our hearts…. Forever!

With heartfelt thanks, grateful appreciation, and the assurance of my prayers, I remain

Brother David Poos, FSC President

TIM WAlSh ‘ 79

Giving the Very Best

Tim Walsh, retired alumni engagement executive for the likes of Kentucky, Florida, and Ole Miss, was often known to end his weekly staff meetings with a quote. One of his favorites is, "I’m easily satisfied with the very best."

It’s the practice of cultivating the very best that Walsh sees at Christian Brothers and that is one of many reasons he supports the school to this day.

"I had a great experience at Christian Brothers," Walsh said. "I remember wonderful and dedicated teachers and administrators like Noel Carie, my tennis coach, Joe Baker, John Lavecchia, Fred Freres, Brother Adrian and Brother Stephen."

"From our first day as freshmen, we were told, 'Don’t be an 8 to 2:40 student.' That really resonated with me," he said. "I loved the extracurricular activities—especially athletics. I not only played on the tennis team, but I attended every game or match I could. I’ll never forget watching us win the 1977 State Football Championship in the Liberty Bowl."

"I’m proud to see my class’ involvement with the school today and I like to keep up with their professional accomplishments. Brothers' Boys have gone on to excel in all areas. The Mayor of Memphis is an alumnus."

bROThERS FOREVER

Walsh learned about the importance and satisfaction of charitable giving from an early age. His family had a long history of supporting the Poor Clares of Memphis. "If you read, study and pray the scriptures, how can you not be philanthropic?" Walsh said.

"I am richly blessed, and I believe everything I have comes from God." Walsh actively supports his parish in Lexington, and he became a Knight of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem five years ago, a group founded centuries ago to help preserve the Christian sites in the Holy Land.

Walsh attended Ole Miss upon graduating from Christian Brothers where he received two degrees. He went on to serve in the university's alumni office for 25 years, eventually becoming its executive director. After retiring from Ole Miss, he was recruited to become the assistant vice president of Alumni Relations at the University of Florida, then by the University of Kentucky in 2017. Walsh also sponsors a FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) missionary.

Having spent his career working with alumni at the college level, Walsh knows the value of a good education and the doors it can open in the future. He generously supports Christian Brothers' Annual Fund as well as an endowment named in memory of his nephew, Clay Robertson ’06.

Walsh also supports the school in his estate plan and Brothers' Boys directly through a scholarship he established at Ole Miss awarded to a Christian Brothers graduate each year. “Though the selection process is handled by others, this year the recipient is the son of a fraternity brother of mine from Ole Miss, which is especially poignant to me.”

Walsh comes from a long line of Christian Brothers graduates, including his father, three uncles and numerous cousins. Though he gets back to Memphis just a few times a year, Walsh keeps up with the school by reading Purple & Gold Magazine and following a few of the athletic teams on Twitter. On a recent visit, Walsh was able to tour the campus and was impressed with the expansion.

"Since its days on Adams Street, Christian Brothers has produced young men who are leaders in their church and community and I hope it continues to do so," said Walsh. "I would encourage alumni who aren’t involved to discover the Christian Brothers of today and consider lending their support. Together, we can make it even better."

FOREVER

At the end of eighth grade at Richland, Mark Meservey was planning to attend White Station High School until he talked to his good friend Mike Goldstein '69.

“Mike told me he was going to Christian Brothers—the best school in the state. I went home that day and asked my parents if I could go,” recalled Mark.

Christian Brothers was the perfect fit for Mark in many ways. “The brand-new Walnut Grove campus was within walking distance from my house (and air-conditioned, which this Michigan transplant appreciated). I had such great teachers—Brother Arnold for English, Brother Edwin for Math, Brother Emmett, Brother Adrian and Coach Nix, just to name a few.” As part of Christian Brothers’ admissions process, Mark took an aptitude test and was placed on a scientific track for his four years. “It was right where I belonged,” he recalled.

MARk MESERVEy '69

What Matters Most

Mark went on to Michigan State University, where he received his undergraduate degree in Biology and his master’s in Food Microbiology. He spent the bulk of his career with Domino’s Pizza, developing the company’s quality assurance program and managing the testing and chemistry labs during Domino’s nationwide expansion.

While he may give Mike Goldstein credit for introducing him to the school, Mark credits Christian Brothers with playing a big part in his success; his wife, Amy Timmer, wholeheartedly agrees. Amy is the Associate Dean of Students and Professionalism at Western Michigan University’s Thomas M. Cooley Law School, where she received her law degree. As an educator, she especially appreciates the quality education Christian Brothers provides.

“Christian Brothers emphasizes the importance of professionalism,” said Amy. “The boys are taught civility and respect for others. Every time we visit, we are more impressed with the students, faculty and staff and the school's leadership.”

Though they make a point to visit campus when in Memphis, Amy and Mark stay most connected through Purple & Gold Magazine. They especially look forward to the annual issue focusing on giving. “We love to read about the amount of scholarships that are available because of alumni support,” Mark said. “These gifts make Christian Brothers a reachable goal for low-income families,” added Amy.

When it comes to their own giving, Mark and Amy faithfully support the Annual Fund. They have also included Christian Brothers in their estate plans with a gift in their wills. “I wouldn’t be where I am today without Christian Brothers. Our legacy gift is an investment in the future of the school,” Mark explained.

“When we look back at our lives,” shared Amy, “it is clear that education is what mattered most to us and led to our happiness and success. We are proud to support an institution that is producing thoughtful and respectful young men who will become some of our country’s future leaders.”

Mark Meservey received his Honorary Diploma during a recent visit to campus with Amy Timmer, his wife. Mark moved out of state before completing his four years at CBHS.

NEW WAVE the brothers fieldhouse

Unveiled in early March 2020, the Brothers Fieldhouse will serve as the heart of the CBHS campus, connecting the school from Lavecchia Wing to Heffernan Hall under one roof and providing a space for our entire community to celebrate, learn, and worship. With a sunken floor design, dedicated student section, and regulation-size court, this 1,200seat, state-of-the-art facility with additional capacity for 400

concourse-level tickets will serve as the new home for Brothers Basketball and offer all attendees an unobstructed view of the action.

Demolition of the auxillary gym— adjacent to the current basketball gym along the alleyway—begins this July with plans to break ground on the Fieldhouse later this year. Regular Fieldhouse updates will be shared in the months that follow.

Want more details about the Fieldhouse, have feedback you would like to share, or interested in making a gift in support of the project? Contact John Thatcher, Director of Advancement, at (901) 261-4945 or jthatcher@cbhs.org.

"We'll be able to use [the Brothers Fieldhouse] for all-school liturgies, we'll be able to use it for STEMM competitions. It's going to tie the entire campus together and give a definite focal point for the campus."

— Brother David Poos, President

learning NEVER stops

Following Spring Break, amid a worsening pandemic, the CBHS community of teachers, coaches, and staff seamlessly transitioned to distance learning. Utilizing the school's existing online learning management system and the Microsoft Teams platform, teachers conducted every class as they had done in the traditional classroom setting and always beginning with prayer. Students were led in engaging discussions, at-home lab experiments, band practice, masterclasses and workshops, and even strength conditioning online.

By Emily Adams Keplinger

When Nick Azar '15 and his friends experienced the untimely deaths of some of their classmates, not only were they deeply touched by grief, but they also wanted to do something — something that would ensure that their friends would not be forgotten. That spark of inspiration developed into a much larger passion as the idea spread to include other families who had lost sons.

The passion to help others was the incentive for a new program at CBHS called “The Unforgotten Brother.” It is a CBHS student and alumni-driven service initiative to assure the families of recently deceased Brothers' Boys that their sons are not and will never be forgotten.

“During the Christmas season of 2017, my friends Sean Lafferty '15, Sam Stuckey '15, and I decided it would be nice if we wrote notes and took flowers to the families of deceased Brothers' Boys,” Azar said. “We thought that it would be best to visit these families following the hustle and bustle of the holidays and decided on early January. All it took was an email to the school to get the necessary addresses, a few blank cards from Walgreens, a couple of hours, and a car.”

It later evolved into a school-supported initiative aligned with CBHS's core principle of service to others.

“One of the greatest fears and worries of these families is that, following the support of family and friends during the visitation and funeral, things will go back to the way they were and their sons will be forgotten,” Azar said. “While we cannot bring their sons back, we can assure the families that we have not forgotten their sons.”

Lafferty added, “This initiative plays to the concept that once you join the CBHS family, you are never alone. Like any high school, we had cliques like athletes and musicians, but we are more than that. When a Brothers' Boy finishes his high school years, he doesn’t just graduate. He grows into a lifelong fraternal bond. Now we are saying to families of recently deceased Brothers' Boys, we’re still here for you.”

“The Unforgotten Brother is one of the truest expressions of the brotherhood at Christian Brothers High School,” said Amy Feehan, mother of Michael Feehan '17, who passed away in October the year of his graduation. Her husband, Mike Feehan, added, “The support started with an enormous presence at

our son Michael’s service and Brother Joel McGraw saying to our daughter Katie, ‘You have hundreds of brothers here to support you.’ And every year, the visit by CBHS brothers extending their love and support is one of the best gifts we receive.”

Amy and Mike agree. The Unforgotten Brother initiative takes the spirit behind the brotherhood at CBHS to a new level.

"Through this endeavor, it takes the students’ sense of brotherhood outside of the school and outside of the four years they spend there,” explained Amy. “It is one way that they carry that brotherhood with them everywhere they go, and it lives with them the rest of their lives.”

How will this program look going forward?

Azar explained, “This initiative requires structure, including the selection of a graduating class year from which to start. We realized that by starting with the Class of 2015, we are not able to include Brothers from previous classes. We feel that the vision of The Unforgotten Brother initiative is not to simply carry out the program’s mission. We hope to also inspire others to visit families who have lost loved ones.”

In January, current students joined young alumni at CBHS and delivered flowers and letters written by some of the students and alumni who knew the boys being remembered.

“Rarely is ‘the least we can do’ the same as the most impactful thing we can do,” said Azar. “I believe that in this case, they are one in the same.”

Emily Adams Keplinger is a local freelance editor and writer, and mother of Ellis Keplinger '16.

Sean Lafferty, Nick Azar, and Sam Stuckey stand with Unforgotten Brother Michael Feehan '17

END OF AN ERA cover feature

Here’s a job for you. Create a living myth. A legend. A larger-than-life person whose sphere of influence ripples ever outward like waves from a stone dropped upon calm water. Someone timeless. Here are the rules.

Rule #1: Your mythic hero must have an encyclopedic knowledge of names, genealogy, and ancestry. We’re talking super-computer abilities here. Not just parents and siblings. Not just grandparents. This hero must immediately identify third cousins twice removed, half-brothers from several marriages ago, distant relations whose

very existence hovers in a twilight zone between familial memory and ancestral lore. This hero will often seem to know more about your family than you do.

Rule #2: Your mythic hero must be able to identify—by name, parish, school, and produce vendor— warrens scattered far and wide around the city, localities which are disremembered by most and unheard of by many. Places like Lucy, Shadrach, Klondike, Rozelle, and Normal Station that take on Faulknerian complexities in the telling and are the storied proving ground of your hero’s youth.

Rule #3: Your mythic hero must have the superhuman ability to drop important matters at a

moment’s notice in order to attend to your own mundane affairs. Complex administrative duties, looming financial decisions, strategic planning concerns . . . your hero will instantly set aside these tasks and others to help you make copies, replace a dead dry-erase marker, locate a lost textbook, or unlock your own filing cabinet so you can give a vocabulary quiz to your third period class which starts in seven minutes.

Brother Joel McGraw '63 51 Years in the Classroom

Rule #4: Your mythic hero must have keys to everything (see Rule #3).

Rule #5: Your mythic hero must have infinite patience. Seriously, we’re talking limitless patience here. If you’ve misplaced your homework, or arrived late for class, or neglected to charge your laptop, or fallen asleep and drooled all over your desk, or been distracted by your cell phone, or snuck a six-pound bag of gummy bears into class, or perfected feral cat noises, or any of ten billion other petty annoyances—your hero must remain unflappable and soldier on.

Rule #6: Your mythic hero must have a razor-sharp sense of humor, a cutting wit and spot-on sense of timing that in another life could easily evolve into a decades-long career in standup. Dry, informed, trenchant, but ultimately humane . . . your hero must find laughter in the minutiae of daily life.

Rule # 7: This final one is tough. Your mythic hero must forego the normal trappings of heroism. Don’t take the easy way out and settle for a macho, puffedup, self-inflated, trumpeting cartoon character. This hero must embody humility, gentleness, quiet service to others, consistency, and compassion. This hero disguises himself as a simple servant. This hero puts others first and can usually be found cleaning the hallways between classes.

Have you played by the rules? Have you meticulously gathered all the required traits? Good.

Now

— Dr. Jamie Brummer

take all the ingredients of your most loving imagination and combine them (shaken not stirred) then stand back and admire your creation:

Brother Joel McGraw.

Mark Bray

32 Years at CBHS

For many years, Mark's presence at CBHS was not unlike the radio program, Chickenman: ”He’s everywhere! He’s everywhere!”

Mark’s early years at CBHS were in the history department, and he taught every course we offered. He was thorough, thoughtful, and he engaged with his students. In his later years at CBHS, Mark became the backbone of the Religion department.

bout with cancer. He remains deeply devoted to his children.

If he is in your parish, you see him there quite often pitching in to keep the parish lively. In his next chapter, Mark will never grow idle. He’ll be doing God’s work outside of CBHS, and we will miss him and we thank him for his rich presence in the life of the school these many years!

A piece of the fabric of Christian Brothers has been cut away by his retirement. May his successors be a new patch of cloth to complete that worthy garment!

— Brother Joel McGraw '63

Don Whittington 26 Years at CBHS

To be honest, when Don's retirement was announced, I experienced two very conflicting emotions: one of sincere happiness for him and the other of overwhelming grief.

build upon the culture that makes CBHS a very special place. Only by God’s grace and dedication to our students will Don's shoes be filled. His quality of instruction, attention to detail, love of the Brothers, and kindness toward every student has left a legacy that will endure.

This fall, his curiosity will be absent. Master teachers are curious about the lives of their students and encourage their students to be curious. Fostering curiosity is a gift and the mark of a great teacher. That is Don's legacy.

His thoroughness could drive an impatient person mad because he made sure he was prepared, which took time! If he was preparing a retreat, a freshman orientation day, a wrestling match,a class activity, or a set of grades…they were ready when he got them ready. If you were waiting and on a time clock…prepare to spend a bit more time waiting. Quality was always his aim. "Rush jobs” were never his style.

Admissions, coaching wrestling or soccer, or whatever needed to be done, Mark was the go-to man in his career at CBHS.

Mark modeled the Lasallian spirits of zeal, concern for the poor, service, and education. He is a dedicated family man who misses daily his dear Carla who left for heaven following a long, courageous

For many years, I have had a ringside seat to Don's servitude to both his students and to Christian Brothers High School. Don's undaunted effort in the classroom as a master teacher is not his only contribution to CBHS. He has also shown unwavering commitment on Friday nights as “The Voice of CBHS” for decades. Don has worked as hard as any faculty member here. He has moved mountains for the school, setting the bar high for the teachers who enter these halls. My happiness for him is knowing without question that Don has earned his retirement, this time for himself and his family.

When a titan leaves our campus, he leaves with it a massive gap fashioned by decades of experience, educational wisdom, and relationships that have helped shape the culture of our school. Don leaves a challenge for others to step up, close the gap, and strive to

For years, Don and I were neighbors on campus, our classrooms adjacent to one another. During breaks, I would stroll over to Don’s class and ask him the most random questions related to science. He would always put down his pen from grading papers and eagerly engage me in discussion.

To know Don is to know that his love of fishing and his collection of ties are unparalleled. I will miss his fishing stories and looking forward to what tie he'll wear on a given day. We will all miss Don’s work ethic, positive attitude, and the care he showed for our students.

But, we will still have Friday nights. When his voice resonates through the stands, we can smile knowing that Don will remain a vital part of our community for years to come.

Thank you for giving of yourself all these years, Don. Your students and colleagues are better by simply knowing and learning from you.

— Dr. Durant Fleming '79

Mark was always on task when he taught. He taught using video, using visuals, living experiences, and most of all…using his heart. His faith is strong, and he communicated it to his students.

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tie that binds for a lifetime

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For Homecoming, the Brothers pummeled Pope JPII before hundreds of Brothers' Boys past and present from across the country. CBHS hosted reunions for class years ending in 4s and 9s, and the Class of 1969 made an excellent showing to celebrate 50 years since graduating.

1) George Allen ‘69 & wife Anne 2) Joe Hader '69, Carrie & Gary Comella '69 3) Philip Riley '03 and Buster Kelso 4) Class of '84 alumni: Michael Meyer, Al Gatti, Joe Jones, & Dan Wilson 5) Class of '69 alumni: John Fox, Steve Werner, Pat Mahoney, Gary Kimzey, John Schaffler, Michael Donahue, & George Allen 6) Brad Luckett '08 & Drew Barnham '09 7) Rip Haney '84 with son Cannon '24 & wife Nicole 8) Theresa & David Cook '69 9) Tim Higgins '69, Ken Dalton '69, Susie & Gordon Kraus '69 10) Class of '69 alumni: John Steffan, Pat Plass, Ray Shivers, & Charles Phillips 11) Steve Balton '69 & wifeTracie with Joe Bassi '69 12) Richard Bernardini '69 & wife Nanette

1) Kay & Tom Whitman '55 with Libby & Jack Aaron 2) Tom Bowen, Br. Joel McGraw '63, & Mia Bowen 3) 2019 CBHS Distinguished Alumnus David Cook '69 with wife Theresa and CBHS band director Patrick Bolton '95 4) David Cook plays with the CBHS Band 5) President Br. David Poos presents David Cook with 2019 Distinguished Alumnus award 6) Class of 2020 CBHS Hall of Fame inductees included Victor Robilio, Jr. '57 (front left), Dr. Larry Schmidt '67, Cleve Stevens '75, Jack Aaron, Larkin Grisanti '93, Judge Thomas Parker '81, Greg Costa '77, David Aquadro '78, & Dr. Jason Fleming '82 7) Virginia & Fred Tavoleti with Kathryn & Mark Mosteller '80 8) Rickie Davis '86, Jason Walters '92, Spencer McDaniel '99, & Morgan Hammond '86 were the 2019 Alumni Golf Tournament Champions

donor appreciation dinner • hall of fame • alumni golf tournament

TASTE of CBHS

The 9th Annual A Taste of CBHS event raised more than $50,000 to support the school's fine arts programs. Nearly 40 of the city's finest restaurants and beverage distributors offered samples to guests, who also enjoyed performances by Walnut Groove Jazz Band and the school's Million Dollar Quartet cast, and viewed works by student artists.

1) Frank Grisanti '61 is presented the Taste of CBHS honoree award by son Larkin Grisanti '93

2) Br. Joel McGraw '63 and David Cook '69 perform 3) Scott Anderson & Steve Phelan '84 of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits 4) James Madden '20 performs as Johnny Cash 5) Team members from Buster's Liquors mix craft cocktails 6) CBHS theatre director John Smiley, the student cast of Million Dollar Quartet, & music director Jeffrey Brewer 7) Damon Waxler '85 and Larkin Grisanti '94 draw door prizes donated by Dixie Pickers

1) Director of Counseling Janet Hill, Charles Patterson '19, & Br. Joel McGraw '63 2) The Nix Family greets friends of Coach Tom Nix, who paid their respects following his passing in April 3) Constantin Campbell '19 & Dustin Perry '06 4) Caden McCarty '20 takes part in the Senior Tribute parade of cars held the week of the Seniors' regularly scheduled Graduation 5) Russell Winkel '20 & Donavaughn Dorsey '20 participate in Senior Tribute

YOUNG ALUMNI & FACULTY LUNCHEON tom nix memorial SENIOR TRIBUTE

This year's Salutatorian, Blake Lawler, strives for more than what is expected, never selling himself or others short of what they can accomplish and taking any setback head on. With all Blake Lawler has achieved at CBHS, we cannot wait to see what lies ahead for him.

Blake is the epitome of a well-rounded high school student. He's polite, sincere, intelligent, friendly, self-motivated, talented, and he holds himself and his peers to a high standard. From the classroom to wrestling practice, and playing in the band, Blake is the first to encourage, assist, and ensure that personal and team goals are achieved. These attributes have served him well as a member of the Honor Council, where he helps address reported violations of the CBHS Honor Code and makes recommendations to school administration regarding what actions should be taken.

In and outside of the classroom, Blake has set himself apart from the crowd with a rigorous course load and as an AP Scholar with Distinction; a National Merit Commended Scholar; Yale Book Winner; percussionist in our Pep, Jazz, and Honor Bands; standout wrestler; and a perfect score on the ACT!

Blake is an individual who succeeds not on pure ability, but because of his preparation, work ethic, and determination. Blake will attend Rhodes College this fall to pursue a degree in Biomedical Engineering, then medical school.

This years Valedictorian, Alan Black, is one of the most interesting people you will ever meet. Alan is a recipient of a full tuition scholarship to the prestigious John B. Ervin Scholars Program at Washington University in St. Louis. As President of the National Latin Honor Society, a recipient of the Harvard Book Award, and a National Merit Scholarship Award Winner, his accomplishments are indicative of his strong work ethic and passion for learning, but only scratch the surface of who Alan is. Just ask him about his love for music (he's an accomplished concert pianist and organist), Super Smash Brothers, or Bridge Builders!

"Alan is one of the most intellectual students I have counseled in my 16 years. A letter or quote alone cannot do justice to the character, spirit, outlook and the positive attitude he exhibits daily. His enthusiasm and passion in the classroom are contagious and visible in every aspect of his life. Without being overly competitive, Alan brings out the best in his peers," said Paula Mistretta, CBHS Director of College Counselling. "His intellect and personality are well suited for the most rigorous academic program."

Alan's enthusiasm in the classroom is contagious, and we know that he will grab life by the horns and be an exemplary Brothers' Boy for life.

BROTHERS' BOYS class notes

1930s

Cary Middlecoff ’38 The two-time U.S. Open Winner and Masters Winner was inducted into the inaugural class of the Memphis Sports Hall of Fame and was named one of the top 50 sports figures in Memphis history by The Commercial Appeal

1940s

Jim McGehee ’47 was featured as a Power Player in the Business Hall of Fame section of Inside Memphis Business Magazine for his work as chairman of the Memphis Shelby County Airport Authority.

1950s

Bob Crone ’50 and his wife Stella recently celebrated 60 years of marriage.

John “Dev” Kinney ‘56 is living in Springfield, Missouri, actively serving as a member of the Knights of Columbus, 2nd degree.

Tim McCarver ’59 was inducted into the Memphis Sports Hall of Fame’s inaugural class. The 21-year MLB veteran, twotime World Series Champion, and Hall of Fame sports broadcaster was one of a select few inducted to the inaugural class. McCarver was also named one of the top 50 sports figures in Memphis history by The Commercial Appeal

1960s

William Hamrick ’62 recently published a book and is currently working on a second, both related to Philosophy.

Harry McKee ’62 and wife Larane are building a new home in Granbury, Texas. Stephen Boyle, MD FACS ‘62 recently retired from surgery after fifty years.

Cliff Karchmer '64 is still working, building out his intelligence and national security practice while teaching at George Mason University. He also completed a personal initiative to post over 70 of his career project reports and other publications. Harvard Kennedy School has shared much of his work.

Eugene Mathis ’65 was featured as a Power Player in the Commercial Insurance section of Inside Memphis Business Magazine for his work as CEO of Mathis, Tibbets & Massey.

D.W. Frazer ’66 lives in Morriston, Florida and even though he has retired, is busier than ever.

Jesse Turner, Jr. ’67 was featured as a Power Player in the Business Hall of Fame section of Inside Memphis Business Magazine for his work as president and chairman of Tri-State Bank of Memphis.

Lt. Col. Richard Grover Vaught ’68 has returned to the U.S. and enjoys campaigning for Trump while he continues finishing up one of three books.

1970s

Harry Pratt ’70 was featured as a Power Player in the Engineering section of Inside Memphis Business Magazine for his work as president and CEO of Allen & Hoshall.

John Griesbeck ’71 was featured as a Power Player in the Certified Public Accountant section of Inside Memphis Business Magazine for his work as managing member of Reynolds, Bone & Griesbeck PLC.

Joseph Lammel ’72 was featured as a Power Player in the Business Hall of Fame section of Inside Memphis Business Magazine for his work as principal of Lammel & Associates.

Harry Zepatos ’72 and family owners of The Arcade Restaurant celebrated 100 years of continuous operation in 2019.

Richard Caummisar ’73 celebrated his 30th anniversary of being a Certified Safety Professional. He's currently building a Vans RV-7A kitplane.

Larry Callahan ’73 is the Chief Executive Officer of Pattillo Industrial Real Estate in Atlanta. He also serves as the Chairman of the Regional Business Coalition of Atlanta and Chairman of the Stone Mountain Community Improvement District. Larry volunteers with the Rotary Club of Atlanta and the Irish American Chamber of Commerce.

Mark Voegeli ’73 is the director of national industrial accounts for Passport Global Foods in Ontario, Canada.

Kelly Finnell ’74 was featured as a Power Player in the Employee Benefits section of Inside Memphis Business Magazine for his work as president and founder of Executive Financial Services, Inc.

Jay Myers ’74 was featured as a Power Player in the Information Technology section of Inside Memphis Business Magazine for his work as business development manager for AVI-SPL.

Jeff Robinson ’74 returned to Memphis to film a portion of “Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America.” Robinson is ACLU deputy legal director and director of the Trone Center for Justice and Equality.

Joe Evangelisti ’75 serves as a volunteer for the Assisi Foundation, Harwood Center, Ave Maria Foundation, and the Catholic Diocese of Memphis. Joe is the Knight Commander for the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem.

Timothy Finnell ’75 was featured in the Employee Benefits section of Inside Memphis Business Magazine for his work as president and founder of Group Benefits LLC.

Jarvis Greer ’75 recently celebrated 40 years as sportscaster with WMC-TV Action News 5

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James J. Halford ’75 works as an examiner with the FDIC. He enjoys spending free time with his wife and 2 young adult children. James is living in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Fred Loeffel ’75 serves as the EVP Strategic Development for Geodis, a global supply chain company based in Paris, France.

Michael Pohlman ’75 was featured as a Power Player in the Engineering section of Inside Memphis Business Magazine for his work as president and CEO of Pickering Firm, Inc.

Michael Kisber ’77 was featured as a Power Player in the Investment Broker section of Inside Memphis Business Magazine for his work as president of FHN Financial, a division of First Horizon Bank.

Mitch Graves ’79 has been named Chief Executive Officer of West Cancer Center & Research Institute.

Bubba Luckett '79 became the 7th high school coach in Shelby-Metro history to reach 600 career victories with a win over SBA in February as head basketball coach for CBHS.

Russ Williams ’79 was featured as a Power Player in the CEO, COO and Leaders section of Inside Memphis Business Magazine for his work as CEO at Archer Malmo.

1980s

Timothy Finney ’80 serves as CEO of RX Systems in St. Louis, Missouri.

Boo Mitchell ’89 was named "Memphian of the Year"for 2019 by Memphis Magazine

Fr. Robert Marshall '77 was appointed as Bishop of the Diocese of Alexandria (LA), the first Brothers' Boy appointment to bishop of a Catholic diocese.

Tony Martini ’77 was featured as a Power Player in the Public Service section of Inside Memphis Business Magazine for his work as president and CEO of Memphis Goodwill Industries.

John Gross ’78 was featured as a Power Player in the Medical Group Practice Administration section of Inside Memphis Business Magazine for his work as practice administrator for Shea Clinic.

Lucian Pera ’78 was featured as a Power Player in the CEO, COO and Leaders section of Inside Memphis Business Magazine for his work as partner at Adams and Reese, LLP.

David Popwell ’78 was featured as a Power Player in the CEO, COO and Leaders section of Inside Memphis Business Magazine for his work as president and CEO of First Horizon Bank.

Jud Cannon ’79 was featured as a Power Player in the Certified Public Accountants section of Inside Memphis Business Magazine for his work as CEO of Cannon Wright Blount.

Jeff Heimbach ’82 is a sales and marketing representative working with manufacturers of equipment and supplies to the commercial food service industry in West Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Louisiana.

Rip Haney ’84 was featured in Memphis Magazine as a Face of the Mid-South for his work an affiliate broker with MarxBensdorf Realtors.

Andy Roberts '84 was named one of the top 50 sports figures in Memphis history by The Commercial Appeal.

Mark Billingsley ’85 currently serves as Chairman of the Shelby County Commission. Mark is the Vice President of Advancement for CBU.

Craig Weiss ’85 was featured as a Power Player in the Security section of Inside Memphis Business Magazine for his work co-founder and CEO of Central Defense Security.

Shaun Micheel '87 was named one of the top 50 sports figures in Memphis history by The Commercial Appeal

Frank Lamanna ’89 served as chairman of the Board of Directors for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis in 2010 and continues to serve on the board. He also serves as treasurer and chair of the Board of Directors of the Momentum Nonprofit Partners. Currently, Frank serves as board chair for St. Agnes Academy and St. Dominic School.

1990s

Alex Mathis ’90 is a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 7449 in Germantown.

Jeffrey Howell '90 was named National Vice President of Development for Delta Waterfowl Foundation.

Richard Mulrooney '95 was named to the San Jose Earthquakes Hall of Fame. Mulrooney led the Earthquakes to both of its MLS Cup Championships as the team's star midfielder. He currently serves as head coach for The University of Memphis men's soccer team.

Richard Smith ’96 was named regional president of the Americas for FedEx Express.

Michael Hudman '98 and Andy Ticer ’98 were named finalists in the 2019 James Beard Awards for Best Chef in the Southeast. They opened new restaurants last fall at the Central Station Hotel in downtown Memphis: Eight & Sand and Bishop.

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Ryan Trimm '98 opened 3rd & Court Diner in the Hotel Indigo Hotel in downtown Memphis last summer. Its retro, downstairs bar, the Lounge at 3rd & Court, opened last fall.

2000s

Rob Mayer ’01 recently joined Stifel Financial as First Vice President of Investments.

Jacob Abart ’02 was featured as a Weekend Warrior in Memphis Health and Fitness Magazine. He is principal at Running Pony. Jake Brown ’04 married his wife Suzanne during a private ceremony in Maui on November 2, 2019.

Dean Drew ’08 completed his undergraduate degree in political science and economics at Ole Miss. He recently completed his study at St. Mary’s School of Law and is now a licensed attorney in Texas.

Conor Wooten ’08 is a father of two girls, translator, photographer, and a student attending the University of Cologne in Germany for his second degree in Education. His first degree is in liberal arts from Columbia College Chicago.

John P. Pampuro II ’09 entered Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans last fall.

2010s

Matthew Harland, MD '10 graduated from The University of Tennessee Health Science Center and was accepted to a 3-year family medicine residence at Fairfax Hospital outside Washington, D.C. He, his wife Sally, and their 9-month-old daughter Mary Frances are parishioners at St. Peter Catholic Church.

Max Rubenstein ’10 was a category finalist in 2018 for Memphis’ Best Realtor through The Memphis Flyer. He was awarded #1 Producing Team at Keller Williams Memphis and is also a Master Faculty Member there. Max serves on the Board of Governors for Memphis Area Association of Realtors Multi-Million Dollar Club.

Chip Dunham ’10 opened Magnolia & May, a self-described "country brasserie," with his wife Amanda this summer.

Stephen Orians, '10 a captain in the Air Force, married fellow USAF Academy graduate, Captain Lacey Dreppard Orians last August at St. Peter's Church. He also conducted the flyover for last season's Memphis-Ole Miss football game.

Ben Smith ’12 is a member of the 75th Ranger Regiment and was promoted to captain this May. His battalion commander performed the ceremony from Afghanistan. Ben is posted at Fort Benning, Georgia. Austin Bounds ’13 was recently presented the Outstanding Student Chapter Award for Oklahoma State University at the American Institute of Chemical Engineers’ annual conference. He currently serves as area assistant manager for International Paper, running one of the worlds’ largest paper making machines in Valiant, Texas.

Nalan Callonas ’13 entered medical school last fall at The University of Tennessee. Will Fisher '13 is serving as a field engineer for Liberty Oilfield Services in South Texas.

Miles Mason, Jr. '13 lance corporal in the Marine Corps, first deployed with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) on the USS Iwo Jima in 2017. He deployed a second time last fall.

Anthony Miller II ’13 was named one the top 50 sports figures in Memphis history by The Commercial Appeal. This fall, he enters his third season as wide receiver for the Chicago Bears.

Justin Chambers '14 was a member of the team from The University of Alabama's Manderson Graduate School of Business,

which took home multiple awards from the Katz Invitational Case Competition. The team competed against 11 of the country's top business schools.

James Crone '14 joined The Crone Law Firm as marketing specialist. A graduate of The University of Arkansas, Crone earned his B.A. in journalism and minored in marketing.

Henry Atkinson '15 graduated from the University of Alabama, where he received both his bachelor's and master's degree in chemical engineering during his four years.

Nicholas Perry ’15 graduated from George Washington University and has begun postgraduate study at Columbia University in the field of community and regional planning.

Dorian Canales & Tony Eskridge ’16 were named to Rhodes College's Class of 2020 Hall of Fame.

Jabril Cornett ’16 is currently serving as a a member of the U.S. Coast Guard E-2 Rank Fireman Apprentice in Kodiak, Alaska aboard the ship U.S.C.G Cutter/Monroe.

Nate Beda '17 was initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Beda was initiated at The University of Alabama.

Jack Codemo ’18 participated in the University of Alabama's Cooperative Education Program last fall, working at RL Consulting.

Dwight Moore ’18 served as Frosh Council president at Stanford University, elected on a platform of unification and inclusivity. Last summer, Moore interned at Google headquarters in its software engineering department.

Jack Cornell ‘19 was the first recipient of the Anthony Miller II Scholarship, awarded every year to a two-sport student-athlete who also serves the community and individuals in need.

Charles Patterson ‘19 was elected Mr. Freshman for the Class of 2023 at Fisk University.

IN MEMORIAM

'43 ROBERT F. "BOB" AVERWATER

'44 JOHN E. "JACK" SULLIVAN

'45 JOHN BASIL CRONE

BEN C. WESSELS, JR.

'46 ROBERT "BOB" ENRIGHT, JR.

DAVID J. FOPPIANO, JR.

DAVID B. STEFFAN

'47 DR. JOHN HANSEL BATSON

RT. REVEREND JAMES MALONE COLEMAN, HOF

MILBURN K. NOELL, JR., HOF

RAPHAEL EUSTACE SEMMES

'48 EDWARD EUGENE CAHILL

HARREL ANTHONY CRONE

MARTIN FLANAGAN SHEA, SR.

VINCENT EUGENE RALPH

DR. JOHN THOMAS SIEGWART

JOSEPH H. WERNER, JR.

'49 HENRY HILLENBRAND

'50 CHARLES LOUIS AQUADRO

RAOUL ARTHUR VANELLI

CHARLES FRANCIS ZANONE III

'51 WILLIAM “BILL” R. CALLAHAN, JR.

RONALD D. "RONNIE" HICKS

JOSEPH KALLAHER

JOSEPH N. "JOE" SAINO

'52 JOHN REYNOLDS

'53 ROBERT EARL SCHNELLER

'54 FERMAN C. COX, SR.

MARTIN ARTHUR CLEARY

GORDON R. KASTNER

ROBERT DONALD "DON" MCCASKILL

GERALD PATRICK SNIPES

WILLIAM BRADLEY "BILL" STURGIS, SR.

ROBERT LUCIEN “BOB” TROUY

JOHN BUFORD WHITE, JR.

GENE RAY WIGLEY

'55 CARL D. DOYLE

THOMAS L. "TOMMY" MORGAN, JR.

MARVIN HENRY PRIOLA

WILLARD “WILL” TEAGUE, JR.

ROBERT PREST WADE

MELVIN THOMAS YORK

'56 IRVIN SCHATZ

'57 PEMBROKE THOMAS “PETE” PINCKNEY III

JOHN ROBERT WHALEN III

THOMAS DUNLEVY YEAGLIN

GEORGE AUGUSTUS ZANONE, JR.

'58 GEORGE L. FORSDICK

'59

THOMAS WARREN "TOM" DOSS

JAMES PIERCE “JIM” GROOMS

DR. ROWLAND HAWKINS

NATHAN EDWARD “NED” TURNER

WILLIAM "BILL" W. WADE

'60

JOSEPH MANNING JACKSON

MICHAEL FRANCIS PLEASANTS, SR.

LEON FRANCIS ROUBION III

THOMAS CHARLES SCHUTT

BARRY JOSEPH SOBRAL

PHILIP RICHARD ZANONE, SR.

'61 GEORGE E. “TIP” RIGGINS, JR.

'62

JOHN EDWARD TOMA

THOMAS ANTHONY CANALE

JAMES JORDAN

'62 THEODORE “TED” PEPIN

WILLIAM EVERETT WYLIE, JR.

'63 GEORGE EGBERT VAUGHAN III

'64 DALLAS L. GATEWOOD III

LAWRENCE MATHEWS

CHARLES K. MCKENZIE

CHARLES DONALD “CHUCK” PETTIT, JR.

'65 KENNETH HOBART HENDERSON, JR.

'66

WALTER LEO “BUDDY” KOCH, JR.

CORNELIUS THOMAS "CONN" CANALE, HOF

HERBERT PRESTON MOODY III

'67 JOHN VALENTINE TROY

'68 JOSEPH ALDO BARZIZZA, JR.

ANTHONY "BUDDY" GUIDI

'69 ALEX BRICK STANLEY KAHN

ROGER STROUD BEDSOLE

'70 C.O. FRANKLIN, JR.

JOHN DANIEL “DANNY” RICHARDSON

'71 HAROLD GRAVES “MIKE” BARTLETT III

EMIL A. CERGNUL

'74 PAUL E. LUKASZESKI

WILLIAM ROBERTS “BILL” THOMPSON

'75 ROY ANDREW "ANDY" GAIA, HOF

PAUL STANLEY WHITE, JR.

'76 CARY H. BARNES

ROBERT WILLIAM "BOB" FOLEY

JACK "BILL" LYNCH, JR.

'77 RICHARD BARRY ZAVELLI

'78 TODD RICHARD EATON

WILLIAM PENDERGRASS

WILLIAM R. “BILL” STREBECK

THOMAS C. “TC” NICHOLS

JEFF WHITEHEAD

'80 JAMES "JIM" ALLAN BLACKWELL

WILLIAM "BILLY" DAVID LUTTMAN

JOHN AMBROSE MEIHOFER

'81 MICHAEL VINCENT HOUSTON

'83 WILLIAM "BILLY" JOSEPH CRAVEN III

DAVID K. SULLIVAN

'84 RICHARD PAGLIARI

'85 BRYAN DOUGLAS LAWTON

JAMES LEE “JIM” SCHORR, JR.

'87 GRAY BYRON TAYLOR

DAVID OSTROW

'88 JAMES “JIMMY” FARRELL

MATTHEW L. JACKSON

'92 JONATHAN E. WINTER

'95 JEREMY SEAN SCRUGGS

'03 THOMAS CHURCH PATTERSON

'07 ROBERT BRIAN "BRYCE" ROBINSON, JR.

'15 BRANDON ARDELL ARCHER

'16 LAWSON GREY WHERRY

'18 WILLIAM KYLE FRASURE

FORMER FACULTY & STAFF

HUGH OLIVER HIGGINBOTHAM, JR.

TOM NIX, HOF

FR. JAMES L. PUGH

DE LA SALLE BROTHER

BR. STANISLAUS SOBCZYK, FSC

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