Jesuit Today Summer 2009

Jesuittoday The Magazine of Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas

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Summer 2009 Volume 39 Number 4

Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas Rev. Philip S. Postell, S.J. President Michael A. Earsing Principal Rev. Francis W. Huete, S.J. Rector of the Jesuit Community David C. Berend Vice President & CFO Charles E. Vinson II Vice President of Institutional Advancement Managing Editor, Jesuit Today

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Chairman: Charles M. Young Trustees: Edwin S. Bell, Jr.; Rev. Ronald J. Boudreaux, S.J.; Rev. Francis W. Huete, S.J.; Michael A. Earsing; Rev. Raymond Fitzgerald, S.J.; James B. Harris; John F. Hubach; Joseph V. Hughes, Jr. ’71; Cheryl Joyner; Daniel Moen; Rick J. O’Brien ’82; Rev. Philip S. Postell, S.J.; Rev. Anthony G. Rauschuber, S.J.; Michael S. Rawlings

Jesuit Foundation John F. Hughes President Maureen Nawalaniec Accountant Rhonda White Database Administrator Jan Deck Celebration Auction

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Chairman: John F. Hubach TRUSTEES: Thomas F. August; William A. Blase, Jr.; J.D. Dell; Natalie U. Devero; John A. Gates ‘83; Mark D. Godvin; John J. Gurun; William P. Hanley ’75; Maureen B. Kuntz; Joseph C. Murphy, Jr; Scot W. O’Brien ’78; Rev. Philip S. Postell, S.J.; William E. Schaffler ‘87; Charles E. Vinson II; John P. Watters ’82; John A. Wensinger ’77; Carol B. Wright; Charles M. Young

Advancement/Alumni Staff Steve Neuhoff ’84 Senior Director of Development

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Upperclassmen enjoy Junior-Senior Prom together before the Class of 2009 gathers for Commencement.

to Jesuit Today. As always, we fill you in on all the upcoming events in the life of the school and news from our alumni and friends—including the upcoming change in leadership when Rev. Philip Postell leaves in 2011. And in a special way this issue celebrates what it means to be a Jesuit Dallas graduate. We tell the story of how boys come into Jesuit as freshmen and are transformed into men who fit The Profile of the Graduate. We introduce you to young men from the class of 2009, and profile alumni who demonstrate those qualities as well. It soon becomes clear that Jesuit men for others span generations. Finally, please be sure to let us know what you’d like to see in future issues of Jesuit Today and keep us informed about your life. J

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4 Message from the President 5 Leadership Transition 6 The Roundup 10 Jesuit Faces 11 The Profile of the Graduate

Open to Growth Intellectually Competent Physically Fit Loving Religious Committed to Working for Justice

24 College Destinations 26 The Ranger Report

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Class Notes Weddings New Arrivals In Memoriam

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MISSION STATEMENT

Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas offers young men an excellent, Catholic education in the classical Jesuit tradition with the purpose of forming a community of men of high moral principles and service to others.

Message from the President In the life of a secondary school, with one quarter of our students graduating each year, it’s possible to view the process in abstract terms. But as I said to the student body at the last prayer service with the Class of 2009, this senior class has truly made an impression on the school. So I’d like to use this opportunity to express my gratitude and farewell to the seniors—to wish them a very happy career in college and to thank them for their contributions to the school.

Four years in relation to a lifetime is a fairly short span. But, for many of our students, four years at Jesuit impacts the rest of their lives. One reason for this lasting impact is The Profile of the Graduate that guides the school. By the time a student graduates at the end of four years, he has heard about the characteristics of a Jesuit graduate more times than he’d care to admit. He’s heard about and understands being intellectually competent, physically fit, religious, as well as open to growth and hungry for justice. It occurs to me that the Profile characteristic that is perhaps countercultural in our society deals with the emotional side of our graduates—loving.

Many in our society are unconscious, unaware or uncomfortable with what it is for a man to be loving. Without a doubt, our world abounds with examples of adult men who are not comfortable with their emotions. The stereotypical macho personality promoted in so much of modern culture denigrates emotion, resulting in men who struggle to reach emotional maturity. Certainly anger and aggression are not the sum total of the male psyche. Feelings of joy and sorrow, enthusiasm and compassion enrich the human experience.

As a school entrusted with the formation of young men, we are charged with helping our students achieve emotional integration—the ability to understand emotions and to express them in a healthy way. By assimilating his emotions into his personality and learning to express them, the Jesuit student is free to reach emotional maturity and live a full life.

As our seniors’ time at Jesuit drew to a close, it was beautiful to watch them during the Jesuit Special Games. To see our young men hold a small child’s hand or share a celebratory hug with a special athlete, I was conscious of the progress our students have made in emotional integration. So I say to our seniors: “be sensitive to the rich diversity of your personality, be aware of your emotional menu, and be willing to enjoy the fruits of a growing psyche.”

Philip Postell, S.J. PRESIDENT, JESUIT COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL OF DALLAS

Luke Franz ’09 receives award for exemplifying the Jesuit Profile.

Cover photo: (L to R) Jesuit crosses—symbolic of progress toward the Jesuit ideal—await distribuiton at the Junior Cross Mass.

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Leadership Transition

Recently the Chairman of the Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas Board of Trustees, Charles Young, announced that Rev. Philip Postell, S.J. will be stepping down as president of the school.

Here he answers questions about the transition.

Q: When will this change take place?

A: The school has a two-year period during which to recognize Father Postell’s significant accomplishments and search for a successor.

Father Postell will remain at Jesuit Dallas until the summer of 2011. During the search, Father Postell will continue to shepherd the school while Principal Mike Earsing and his extraordinary team continue to provide our students with an unparalleled Jesuit education.

Vice President of Advancement Chuck Vinson and Vice President of Finance David Berend and their teams will support and advance the operations of the school as always. With our shared commitment to the best interests of the students, I am certain that the transition will be smooth.

Q: Why is this change taking place?

A: Reassignment is a tradition and fact of life within the Jesuit community. We are fortunate that Father Postell will have served us for 19 years by the summer of 2011.

Q: How will you choose a new president?

A: We are defining the skills and attributes we seek in a president. The philosophy and mission of the school will be preserved. With the strong foundation built by Father Postell and his predecessors, as well as the outstanding reputation of Jesuit Dallas, I am confident that we will have well-qualified candidates from which to choose.

Q: How will Father Postell’s contributions be recognized?

A: We have two years to plan the party, so that can wait. His accomplishments at Jesuit are exceptional and I know that Father Postell has some goals for the remainder of his tenure. I’d like to help him achieve those goals. One of those is completing the We Are Jesuit campaign so that the facilities and endowment are provided for before he leaves.

Q: Where will Father Postell be assigned?

A: A man of Father Postell’s talents is in demand.

His assignment has not been announced, but wherever he goes, he’ll bring his trademark intellect, energy and wit—and they’ll be lucky to get him.

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Challenge Drive 2009 The 41st Annual Challenge Drive will soon be upon us, having come off a successful 2008 campaign in which current parents of Jesuit students helped to eclipse a record goal of $750,000. The drive closes the GAP between tuition and the actual cost to educate a student for the 2009-10 academic year.

2009 Football Season Kickoff

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Rev. Philip Postell, S.J. delivers a sermon to a packed crowd in the Student Commons during a Mass held for alumni and their families.

The “challenge” part of the drive compares class pledge totals to determine a winning class, part of the greater effort to reach the overall goal. In 2008, the Class of 2011 was looking for a repeat, but the Class of 2012 was simply incredible. It claimed the Challenge Cup with a

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Rev. Philip Postell, S.J. and Principal Mike Earsing present the Cecil Green Award to Matt Trost ’95.

The Rangers kick off the 2009 football season facing Bishop Lynch at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29 at Frisco’s Pizza Hut Park

Homecoming Game at SMU!

Faculty, Staff Honored

At the annual Faculty and Staff Appreciation Dinner, teachers and staff were honored for their dedication to Jesuit, including four who have served the school for 20 years or longer: Kathy Hoskins (20 years), Karen Lahey (25 years), Thelma Dotson (35 years) and Jan Jones (35 years). In addition, faculty and staff were recognized for exceptional service.

Mary Beth Farrell was selected by the faculty as most representative of a Jesuit education and received the Hal F. Tehan Family Award.

Casey Profitt was honored for creativity, initiative and innovation in education with the Michael Grimshaw Family Award.

Rosann Mack was recognized as a member of the staff who exemplifies dedication and availability with the Joseph C. Mulhern, S.J. Award.

David Williams ’96 received the Robert Tynan Award for establishing closeness to students through extracurricular activities.

Corey Marr was honored for combining overall service with excellence in service to Jesuit with the Patrick Koch, S.J. Award.

Homecoming game vs. Allen High School District 8-5A game SMU Ford Stadium Friday, October 23, 7:30 p.m.

(L to R) Pat Cox ‘76, Mark Wishmeyer ‘76, Joe Unis ‘76 and Dan O’Connell ‘76 enjoyed the Jesuit Golf Classic, teaming up to win the tournament and then listening to Matt Boggs ’04 and his band.

Jesuit Golf Classic a Big Hit

Despite strong winds, four teams tied for the lowest score at the Jesuit Golf Classic with a 60. Winning the tournament by virtue of a scorecard playoff was a foursome of 1976 Jesuit graduates: Pat Cox, Dan O’Connell, Joe Unis and Mark Wischmeyer. After the tournament, the participants were entertained

by Matt Boggs ’04, who is appearing this summer on the competition television series Can You Duet on CMT. The golf tournament—with Frito Lay, Constructors & Associates and Highlands Bank generously serving as title sponsors—was held at The Tribute Golf Club in The Colony.

single-class record of more than $230,000. Will this be the third straight year for a freshman class title? Will the Class of 2012 repeat? Will the seniors flex their muscles in their final hurrah? Time will tell.

John Leinbaugh will chair this year’s drive with Stan Bradshaw as co-chair. They are rallying their troops of class co-chairs and captains in an effort to meet this year’s goal of $750,000.

Challenge Drive Sunday is October 11, 2009.

In addition to raising operating funds, the drive aims to achieve 100% participation. To pledge online, click on the Challenge Drive link at www.jesuitcp.org.

For more information, contact B.J. Antes at 972-387-8700 x 527.

Zane Crownover was presented the Lenihan Philology Award for effectively promoting fine arts, language arts and literature.

Kathy Hoskins received the Elaine Henrion Award, dedicated to the memory of Michael Alchediak, S.J., for combining education excellence with length of service.

Matt Trost ’95 was honored for dedication, motivation and inspiration with the Cecil Green Math/Science Faculty Award.

Watch for a new and improved website coming soon to www.jesuitcp.org

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Celebration Auction a Success Viva Espana was bullish for the Jesuit endowment, which provides financial aid to Jesuit students. The Spanish-themed 2009 Celebration Auction netted $655,606.62 for the endowment. A highlight of the event occurred when Janet Sheppard, a parent of a Jesuit alumnus, won a 2009 Jaguar XF Courtesy of Millennium Motors Cars of Plano.

Lynette Mentesana and Margaret Shouse will be co-chairs of the 2010 Celebration Auction, with Holly and Joe Hughes ’71 serving as honorary chairs.

Tired of Low Rates on CD’s? Want to make a gift to Jesuit? A Charitable Gift Annuity may be the answer.

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A charitable gift annuity combines attractive, fixed-income payments with the benefits of a charitable gift.

A gift annuity enables you to transfer cash or marketable securities to Jesuit in exchange for a current income tax deduction and Jesuit’s promise to make fixed annuity payments for life. An income tax deduction is allowed for the difference between the value of the gift and the present value of the annuity. Payments may be paid to one or two annuitants and they can begin immediately or may be deferred to some future date.

And, you can have the satisfaction of making a significant gift that benefits you now and Jesuit later.

This “Red and Green Basket Series” piece is one of two works

by Dale Chihuly that flank the entrance to Jesuit’s library.

Lisa Engels (L) succeeds Mary Ann Wernick as JWA president.

JWA Spring Luncheon

The Jesuit Women’s Auxiliary celebrated the school year during its annual Spring Luncheon, held at Lavendou Restaurant. At the event, the JWA recognized mothers of the Class of 2009 and honored Cheryl Kluft as its 2009 Woman of the Year. President Mary Ann Wernick reviewed the year: the Fall Luncheon honoring three Men for Others scholarship winners, the volunteer support the JWA provided for the Jesuit Foundation Golf Tournament, the poinsettia sale, the Christmas Bazaar, the holiday parties for others held at Treemont Nursing Home and Buckner Family Services, Alumni Tea and Lenten Day of Reflection. Wernick praised members for their Prayer Network. She said that the JWA had kept up its tradition of providing financial assistance to Jesuit with $3,000 to the Men for Others scholarships, $16,000 for a new sound system in the Terry Center and a one-time grant of $4,000 to the Jesuit Robotics team. At the end of the luncheon, Mary Ann passed the baton to Lisa Engels, who will serve as JWA president in 2009-10.

Cheryl Kluft gathers with her boys after being honored as JWA Woman of the Year: (L to R) Rev. Philip Postell, S.J., husband Ernest Kluft and sons Michael Kluft ’97 and Eric Kluft ’99.

ART APPRECIATION

The 2009 Celebration Auction Team: (L to R) Jesuit President Rev. Philip Postell, S.J., co-chair Natalie Devero, Jesuit Foundation President John Hughes, co-chair Tina Noah and honorary chairs Trish and Dan Moen.

More Commitments from Jesuit Athletes Since 13 Jesuit seniors committed to play collegiate sports on National Signing Day in February, several additional sports scholarships were awarded. Crew captain Alex Pugh committed to row for St. Joseph’s University, while Alex Sementelli signed with the University of Tulsa, where he will compete as a decathlete. In basketball, Michael Bedford (Northern Colorado), Jamil Bailey (Air Force) and E.J. McWoods (John Brown University) will get the opportunity to continue their playing careers in college.

Joined by his family, Jesuit basketball coaches and JBU coach Clark Sheehy, E.J. McWoods commits to John Brown University.

One Life Charitable Gift Annuity Rates and Benefits for a Gift of $10,000* Age

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*For illustrative purposes only. To learn more about gift annuities, for current indications, rates for two annuitants and a deferred annuity please call or email John Hughes at 972-387-8700 x 331 or jhughes@jesuitcp.org.

The next time you pass the library, notice the two large, colorful Dale Chihuly works that flank the entrance. Chihuly is celebrated for revolutionizing the studio glass movement.

His stunning installations grace the globe.

Chihuly often renders studies for his glass masterpieces on large sheets of watercolor paper with acrylic paint, like these two in the Jesuit Dallas Museum collection. In the late 1970s, Chihuly was inspired by misshapen baskets of the Northwest Coast Indians and decided to represent them in glass. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Marcus generously donated both to the Jesuit Dallas Museum. To see images of the finished glass baskets, please visit www. chihuly.com.

Jesus Moroles’ sculpture, The Window, the subject of Art Appreciation in the 2009 Spring issue of Jesuit Today, was generously donated and installed in celebration of the school’s 30th Anniversary by Frank Ribelin ’50.

The Jesuit Dallas Museum will present ArtQuest 2009, its annual celebration of art, on Nov. 14, 2009.

SAVE THE DATE ART FOR ANDY December. 27, 2009 Art for Andy fundraiser will be held at the Dallas Contemporary on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009. Check out www.ArtforAndy.org for more information or to make a donation. In 2008, Art for Andy raised more than $36,000 for Jesuit’s Andrew W. Bark ’98 Memorial Scholarship Fund and the American Cancer Society.

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Tom Garrison ’92

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Role at Jesuit: Assistant principal of Student Academics Family: Wife Allison, son Will Nicknames: Scenicroute, TG, Mr. G, G-ro Hometown: Dallas Hobbies: Reading, writing, running, working on a 1980 CJ-7 named Tigger First job: M.E. Moses stocking shelves and waiting tables at Neuhaus – same summer Favorite Jesuit tradition: Any time student bands play on the steps of the Terry Center Best thing about Jesuit: Seniors are nice to the freshmen and students feel welcome to meet with teachers outside of class.

Favorite movie: The Empire Strikes Back Favorite School Subject: English and later psychology Best books I’ve ever read: Tortilla Flat, Travels with Charley, Ender’s Game and The Worthing Saga Three words people use to describe me: Reflective, dedicated, stubborn I’m most proud of: My wife for being such a great mom to our son Two people I’d most like to meet: My grandfathers when they were my age Wildest dream: Take the summer off to drive around the country in my CJ Perfect day: Hiking in New Mexico near Ghost Ranch and camping on top of Kitchen Mesa overlooking the Pedernal and the Chama River Valley I get inspiration from: The Jesuit students who are able to balance all that they do each and every day Childhood ambition: To be a park ranger/ pilot/doctor/mechanic/truck-driver/ marine-biologist/jedi/farmer

Role at Jesuit: Mathematics teacher, help with Campus Ministry Family: Mom, Dad, one brother, two sisters, two brothers-in-law, one sister-inlaw, two nephews and growing Nickname: Never had one Hometown: San Antonio Hobbies: Running, baking, art, traveling First job: Ironing my dad’s shirts for $1 a shirt. First real job was at Boston Market Favorite Jesuit tradition: Homecoming week is great. It shows that the Jesuit family extends far and wide Best thing about Jesuit: There is truly a love of learning, care for others, and genuine school spirit in both the faculty and students Favorite school subject: All of them (except chemistry!!!)

Three words people use to describe me: Determined, caring, dedicated I’m most proud of: Graduating from Notre Dame (both times) Favorite musician: The band Live Best advice I ever received was: Always follow your heart Wildest dream: Winning American Idol or So You Think You Can Dance Perfect day: Not exactly sure, but I know it includes Notre Dame football I wish I knew how to: Play the violin I get inspiration from: The achievements of others Childhood ambition: To be a dancer The two people I’d most like to meet: Dead? Einstein and Abraham Lincoln; Living? Brady Quinn Favorite dessert: Chocolate-chip cookies

Role at Jesuit: Assistant director of Community Service and Social Justice and rugby coach Family: Wife Kelli, baby Matta (due September 2009) and Ruckins (our Golden Lab) Nickname: Matta Hometown: Toronto, Canada Hobbies: Playing rugby, playing fetch with my dog, riding my bike, watching sports on TV First job: Metal recycling at age 9 Favorite Jesuit tradition: The Yell gets the crowd, team and coaches excited Best thing about Jesuit: The community is always willing to help someone in need Favorite movies: Red Dawn (a Classic), Knight’s Tale, and Dark Knight Favorite school subject: Geography and visual arts Best book I ever read: The Tao of Pooh Three words people use to describe me: Energetic, helpful and hardworking I’m most proud of: Watching my studentathletes graduate The two people I’d most like to meet: Julius Caesar and my great-grandfather, a general in Giuseppe Garibaldi’s Republican Army of Italy Favorite musicians: AC/DC, Queen and The Tragically Hip Best advice I ever received was: When one door closes another one opens Wildest dream: To move to Europe and coach rugby Proudest moment: Seeing my parents’ faces at my graduation from college Nobody knows: I was going to return to Canada in 2001, but decided to stick it out.

Lucky for me I did because that’s the year I met Kelli and fell in love

Jesuit education extends beyond intellectual instruction to formation of the whole person. The Profile of the Graduate describes the characteristics of a man who seeks the fullest development of his God-given talents and puts his faith into action. Beginning with the admissions process, Jesuit looks for students who have the capacity to develop all six traits.

When a student applies to Jesuit, we ask him to reflect on The Profile of the Graduate and write an essay about how it relates to him. By the time he leaves Jesuit, he has come to embody the qualities described in the Profile—and embraced a commitment to a lifetime journey of formation. Adopted nearly 30 years ago, the Profile touches every aspect of life at Jesuit—it impacts curriculum review and design, directs the community service program, influences extracurricular and social activities, guides student and faculty retreats, and forms the basis for every leadership decision at the school.

Graduating seniors, faculty and alumni share their perspectives on the role of the Profile of the Graduate at Jesuit.

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Open to Growth “At graduation, the Jesuit student has come to see that his progress toward adulthood lies primarily in his own hands. Through his years at Jesuit, he has begun to see, to understand, and to confront the many facets of the human condition: its expression throughout the centuries, its course in today’s world, and its possibilities for the future; not only its frustrations and failings, but also its grandeur and glory; most importantly, its acceptance, redemption, and promised perfection in the person of Jesus Christ.”

Principal Mike Earsing believes that a student must be open to growth for the other qualities described in the Profile to be fully realized and integrated.

For example, through openness to growth that allows his faith to mature, a student comes to realize that caring for his body is more than a way to succeed in sports—it is a way to give glory to God. Students agree, commenting that their understanding of many of the qualities was very simplistic when they were younger. They describe the transformation as a gradual process, where they learn every day. Senior Zach Harris explained,

“Jesuit may not have changed who I am, as much as expanded who I am.”

Describing the benefit of learning to be willing to explore new possibilities, one senior draws a connection to his weekly service assignment. When he was younger, the thought of spending time with homeless people would have frightened him. As a senior, he embraced the opportunity and learned important lessons about humanity. “I learned that people whose lives are so different than mine have the same needs I do. They want to have friends, they want to be respected. I’ve learned to see humanity in more personal terms.”

While community service offers many opportunities for growth, extracurricular activities often provide students with a chance to challenge themselves to stretch as well. Through drama, car club, debate, campus ministry, music and other offerings, students can explore interests, as well as develop skills. One senior explained that he arrived at Jesuit believing himself to be a follower; but through the experiences he found here, he now knows he is a leader. At Jesuit he learned, “not to fear small obstacles that keep you from trying new things.” According to Earsing, this broad approach to formation allows each student to develop according to the blessings he brings.

Senior Grant Johnson reflects that his Jesuit experience has opened him to growth in much the same way as spending time in a foreign country. He elaborated that, like a country, knowing about it is not the same as experiencing it. At the end of his high-school career, he explains that Jesuit has become

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like a home to him. The bonds he has made will remain with him as he goes into the world. That sentiment is echoed by alumni who explain that the Jesuit experience extends well beyond four years to influence their entire lives.

“It’s easy to convince an adolescent boy to be open to growth,” Tom Melsheimer ’79 observes with a chuckle, “but it’s a more difficult challenge for an adult.” He credits the curiosity instilled in him at Jesuit with helping him remain open to different ways of looking at things. As an example, he explains that volunteering to coach athletic teams was a growth opportunity for him as he learned to understand the perspectives of a broad range of children. “I saw that it wasn’t about skill or winning, it was about creating a positive experience.” That outlook provides a contrast to trial law, which is his professional path.

Professionally, Melsheimer built on his debate experience at Jesuit when he went into law. Looking for growth, he left a secure position at a private firm to join the U.S. Attorney’s Office to gain more trial experience than he could in private practice.

That choice set him on a path to a successful and satisfying trial-law practice.

Faced with his mother’s illness, Melsheimer again chose a path to growth when he made her care his primary focus for the year before her death.

He reflects that embracing the role of caregiver allowed him to spend time with her in ways he couldn’t have appreciated as a younger man. He concludes, “Jesuit helped me develop the judgment and courage to make good personal and good professional decisions.”

Mike Earsing encapsulates the Jesuit view of growth that’s shared by students, faculty and alumni, when he concludes,

“We’re all in formation. Ultimately, to be open to growth is to be open to allowing God’s plan for us into our lives.”

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Intellectually Competent “At graduation, the Jesuit student will have experienced a curriculum designed to open him to the richness of his own intellect, as well as to the world of nature and man. The Jesuit course of studies has introduced him to the various disciplines which define a person of learning. The academic rigor characteristic of Jesuit education has demanded that he attain a considerable level of proficiency in these disciplines. All the academic structures of Jesuit College Preparatory School have assisted the student in discovering himself as an individual of reason, education and culture. He has recognized the value of knowledge as perfecting the uniquely human aspect of his being.”

Jesuit education begins with the recognition that God is present and working in all of creation. Students are encouraged to find joy in learning and thirst for knowledge as a path to God. According to Assistant Principal for Academics, Tom Garrison ’92, “This Ignatian approach to education makes Jesuit Dallas distinctive in that intellectual formation goes beyond academic mastery. While a freshman is expected to acquire the knowledge and skills to answer problems presented to him, a senior is called to identify problems and solutions—and then put the solutions into action.”

The Jesuit approach encourages students to question everything and to integrate thought across disciplines. For example, the artwork on display throughout the school supplements geometry, mythology, cultural, religious and mathematics instruction. Study of literature is often linked to philosophy and religion. One English teacher’s assignment to learn a new skill and document the process in writing has led to such varied experiences as auto mechanics and furniture making.

Demonstrating that grades are not the only measure of academic success, Garrison speaks with pride about the many students who stretch themselves by taking more demanding classes. For them, education is about challenging themselves intellectually rather than just a grade to file away on their transcript.

One student echoes this view when he explains that his most difficult subject at Jesuit was English, but because he enjoys the challenge, he has chosen to study English in college. He also illustrates another aspect of intellectual competence encouraged at Jesuit when he describes a classmate who excelled in English helping him throughout his high school career. That student explains that he views the culmination of the Profile as becoming a man who helps others reach their potential.

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John Brough ’59, who holds a doctorate in philosophy, has devoted his professional career to helping others develop their intellectual competence. As a philosophy professor at Georgetown University since 1966, he credits his Jesuit Dallas education with helping him develop a lifelong commitment to developing his intellect.

“The liberal education I received at Jesuit Dallas was truly liberating. It helped me to be open to all kinds of experiences—intellectual and otherwise. A lot of academics are narrow and closed to aspects of the human experience. With my education rooted in a broader perspective, I have a greater appreciation of the breadth and depth of what humans can do.”

Brough credits extracurricular opportunities such as debate, drama, and the newspaper at Jesuit with expanding his horizons. But what he remembers most are broad-minded intellectual teachers at Jesuit, including Rev. Jacques Weber, S.J. and Rev. Michael Kammer, S.J., who guided him while providing a rigorous education. Their examples continue to influence him as a teacher, where he is mindful of creating enthusiasm as well as being open and accommodating to his students.

Summarizing the influence Jesuit has had on him,

“My intellectual life was shaped in high school at Jesuit Dallas. It created the form to which I have since added content.”

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Rene Villareal ’94 has pondered ‘physically fit’ from all sides, first as a student and for the past decade as a teacher at Jesuit. Villareal believes “many Jesuit students boil down ‘physically fit’ to two oversimplified rules when they first are introduced to the concept: 1. Participate in an organized sport and 2. Don’t do drugs.”

At graduation, the Jesuit student has come to value the ideal of a sound mind in a sound body. He has experienced some of the most marked physical growth of his life. During these years, he has been introduced to means of maintaining his body in good condition throughout his life and has been trained in the exercise of these means. He has had the opportunity of participating in intramural and interscholastic team sports and has been challenged to see these activities, not simply as a way of developing his physical abilities, but also as a means for enhancing his growth as a well-rounded gentleman.

Jesuit’s Class of 2009 will have an exceptional number of its members play collegiate sports—nearly one in ten students will compete at the next level.

Several of its athletes signed with powerhouse college teams, such as the footballer going to Notre Dame and the swimmer to Stanford. The Class of 2009 saw Jesuit students and alumni accomplish many amazing athletic feats during their four years in the school—state championships in wrestling, golf and swimming; a Jesuit student competing in the Olympic trials while another was ranked the top junior golfer in the nation. Two alumni made their debuts in Major League Baseball, while another was the MVP of his Major League Soccer team. A former Jesuit student was picked in the second round of the NHL draft.

Charlie DeLong, who has been the Physical Education department chair and soccer coach at Jesuit for almost 30 years, enjoys Jesuit’s sports success. “All that’s nice and a tribute to those kids,” DeLong says of the athletic success. “But that’s not what’s most important. We all know that there are more important things than sports. And one of those things is being physically fit.”

He explains that fitness is a cornerstone of being a well-rounded and capable individual, “If you are in poor health, for example, it can be hard to be open to growth. If you’re healthy, you’ll have more energy to work for social justice and your mind can be sharp and focused.”

Many Jesuit students undergo a fitness transformation during high school.

Some who enter with little interest in athletics wind up devoting themselves to a sport they discovered at Jesuit. Others simply learn the benefits of fitness.

DeLong says every year an alumnus visits that he doesn’t even recognize, someone who stayed on the sidelines as much as possible during freshman P.E. class but now gets up before the crack of dawn to put in several miles running, biking or swimming.

“Those are good things to aspire to, but that is really limited,” Villareal says. “Like just about everything that involves our Ignatian identity, it is complicated and changes over time. Being physically fit is about a daily commitment of being mindful of your physical well being.”

Villareal discovered running at age 30. He’s competed in six half-marathons and is excited about becoming the assistant coach of the cross country team in the fall. He urges everyone to find a form of exercise that they like and can commit to. According to Villareal, running has changed his approach to just about everything else he does. He gets plenty of sleep, drinks lots of fluids and is very mindful of what he eats.

“Those things affect how I run,” he said. “I don’t want to run and then feel lousy, which is what happens when I eat certain things or don’t get enough sleep.”

Senior Sal Perdomo found the joy of running while a Jesuit student. A long distance runner who advanced to the Class 5A regionals, Sal plans to compete at Trinity University next year. He knows, however, that his competitive career won’t last forever. He’s already figured out how to share his love, spending the spring as a volunteer track coach for middle school athletes. Many Jesuit graduates love to coach; and on any given afternoon you can find them scattered across the fields, tracks and gyms of Dallas-Fort Worth.

Sal is already preaching the ‘physically fit’

“Being physically fit is not about being a good athlete and winning district,” Sal says.

“It’s about having fun and doing what’s right. It’s about taking care of what God has given you.”

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“At graduation, the Jesuit student, well on the way to establishing his own identity, has also begun to move beyond self-interest and self-centeredness in human relationships. His high school years have been years of social and emotional maturation as much as of physical growth. He has experienced being loved and cared for by others and being a full part of the Jesuit school community. These experiences have led him to go outside himself and to find real happiness and joy in the love, friendship and companionship of other people.”

What does ‘loving’ mean to an adolescent boy? Many freshmen prefer to demonstrate their emotions with a punch in the arm or friendly teasing. That’s understandable according to Rev. Philip Postell, S.J., who comments that society makes it difficult for boys to express emotion. In spite of that, Postell sees examples of loving behavior in the school every day. He notes that they become more frequent as the students mature toward their senior year. “Some of the most overt examples of loving behavior relate to community service— that’s where you see students giving hugs and carrying little kids. But when classmates arrange a date for a student who is socially awkward, that’s a loving act. When more than 20 students organize to browbeat-cajole-support their classmates to make sure they all graduate together, that’s love in action. When a student facing a crisis at home finds dozens of open doors, that’s a loving community.”

A universal comment among the senior class is that no one is excluded at Jesuit; especially following Senior Community Days, the students really come to see each other as brothers. When asked how his Jesuit experience made him more comfortable expressing love, senior Orlando Orio explains that he always found someone willing to help—whether another student, a teacher or a counselor.

In fact, Orlando comments that the biggest surprise to him about Jesuit is that,

I know that 250 guys have my back. It really is a brotherhood.”

“it wasn’t the macho thing I expected.

As beneficiaries of that brotherhood, Jesuit students carry that love beyond the school. When seniors Brent Miller, Ben Donnelli and Kevin Koskovich learned that the students at Saint Cecilia School—where the three performed weekly community service—weren’t turning in their homework, they wanted to help.

They cared enough about the children to create “Jesuit Fridays” as incentive to complete homework. Students who were current with all homework for the week were invited to after-school games of dodgeball, volleyball or basketball.

By the last week of school, every student qualified to attend.

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Putting love into action continues after graduation for alumni around the world. During his college years, Andy Mizell ’05 earned accolades for his academic as well as his athletic achievements— graduating cum laude while being named the top male athlete at Lipscomb University. But a college mission trip to Haiti presented him with an opportunity to demonstrate how a Man for Others shows his love.

Mizell was helping at a tennis clinic for underprivileged children in Haiti. Lingering on the edges of the court was a destitute boy who was not part of the clinic. Mizell reflects that his weekly service at Meals on Wheels while a Jesuit student taught him that relatively small things can hold great meaning to a person in need. Even still he was overwhelmed by this boy’s gratitude for a drink of water. He was also touched when the boy beckoned his friends so they could share the bounty.

Three trips and countless phone calls to Haiti later, Mizell has formed a close bond with the boy, named Job. He has raised funds so Job and his sister, Jouseline, can attend school. Although still a student himself working toward his master’s degree, Mizell is committed to funding the education of the brother and sister, whose family couldn’t afford to send them to school after the death of their mother.

He comments that “the poverty in Haiti will change you” and reflects that he has been blessed to be able to help.

Reflecting on the link between the Profile quality of ‘loving’ and community service, senior Grant

“service allows us to show love like God loves us; and Jesuit teaches us to serve like Jesus did.”

Johnson observes that,

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At graduation, the Jesuit student has been part of a community which seeks to nurture the seeds of religious faith and commitment to growth in each individual. He has received a basic knowledge of the major doctrines and practices of the Catholic Church; and he has been challenged to examine his own religious beliefs and traditions, whatever they may be. Most importantly, he has been invited to choose his fundamental relationship to God, to encounter truly the person of Jesus, and to live out his faith in the context of commitment to his Church.

Students at Jesuit have abundant opportunities to grow their faith in a

Jesuit helped me develop faith that is truly my own.” says senior Zach Harris. Classmate Grant Johnson agrees, “It has relaxed and nurturing environment. “It doesn’t force religion, but

made my religion more personal to me.”

Putting faith in action is integral to Ignatian spirituality and the Jesuit Dallas experience. Faith underpins all other aspects of the Profile. Through their relationship with God, students understand their responsibility to develop the gifts He has given and to share those gifts with their brothers and sisters.

Love of God inspires love of others. Following the example of Jesus motivates students to work for a just world in which the needs and rights of all people are respected.

The four-year theology curriculum begins with scripture study and advances to develop ethical and moral frameworks. In addition, Keith Reese, director of campus ministry, explains that faith at Jesuit is nurtured well beyond the classroom. The school begins each day united in prayer and, three days per week, pauses at mid-day to reflect on the Ignatian Examen. Mass or a prayer service marks the end of each week. Each year, students participate in spiritual retreats that help them develop their relationship with God. Students serve as Eucharistic ministers, and support each other through the Peer Ministry Program, where students meet for social activities, as well as faith-sharing.

Students take an active role in faith formation. Upperclassmen plan and run most of the school’s retreats, as well as the weekly prayer services. Many help

“We all become stronger in our faith when we get to share it,” said one member of the Class of 2009 who helped organize

with retreats for middle-school students throughout the diocese.

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Examples of alumni who continue to develop and share their faith are numerous, but Bill Schuster ’58 has a unique perspective on the religious life of Jesuit students and alumni. He returned to Jesuit to teach after graduating from Notre Dame, spending 15 years at the school. Schuster left Jesuit in 1978 for nearby St. Rita, where he served as a deacon and as director of religious education until his retirement in the summer of 2009.

Schuster says the retreats at Jesuit, especially the Senior Community Days, have a dramatic impact on the religious life of students.“There’s something about those experiences that stays with them,” Schuster says. “They learn to share their faith and lives with each other in a way that’s enjoyable and positive.”

For Schuster, a Jesuit education gives a student a relationship with his faith that will stay with him for his entire life. Programs such as community service are a way for students to go outside themselves and make their religion concrete. “St. Ignatius was a lay person when he developed his exercises and committed to God,” Schuster says. “He wasn’t a priest.

He developed a practical spirituality. You don’t have to spend hours and hours in devotion. He teaches being contemplative in a busy world.”

In his more than 50 years at Jesuit and St. Rita, Schuster watched many Jesuit students grow up to become priests and deacons. He saw legions of graduates stay involved with the Church in other ways, as Sunday school teachers, lectors and Eucharistic ministers. He currently runs an early morning Bible study group that is full of Jesuit alumni.

“Jesuit helps develop a faith experience that is life long,” he

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Committed to working for Justice At graduation, the Jesuit student has begun to examine himself and his world in terms of the justice which a living faith requires. Thus, he has been able to recognize that basic human needs and rights have been denied to certain peoples; he has been able to comprehend that many complexities underlie these denials; and, in the light of the example of Jesus, he has been able to evaluate the social and economic structures through which human needs and rights are denied, and to take appropriate action to render them more just.

Even before Jesuit’s 36-year-old Community Service and Social Justice Program was formalized, Jesuit students were serving others. Guided by the Profile, the program has developed through the years. Freshmen, sophomores and juniors fulfill service requirements at a multitude of community sites. Seniors volunteer each Wednesday morning throughout the year. Students travel to orphanages in Peru, missions in the U.S. and abroad and serve more than eighty local agencies. The program now includes classes where students reflect on their role in creating a just world. In addition, Jesuit’s annual Issues Day brings speakers to campus to examine topics such as immigration in relation to Christian values. Most recently, the program refined its emphasis by focusing on projects that fulfill Jesus’ call, “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink ....”

“The program is more than just volunteering hours,” says Richard Perry, the director of Jesuit’s Community Service and Social Justice Program. “It’s about making a difference.”

While the quality of Jesuit students’ service is impressive—feeding the homebound, teaching children, caring for the elderly, or dozens of other missions—the numbers behind Jesuit’s program are amazing. Each year, students devote more than 56,000 hours of service. The Class of 2009 included more than twenty students who volunteered over 200 hours each during their senior year. Several topped 500 hours of service during their four years at Jesuit. One senior put in more than 700 hours.

Many Jesuit students admit that, as freshmen, they began their service just to fulfill a requirement. But by the end of senior year they feel as classmate Grant

“social justice is about building relationships with people by helping them—it’s not just

Johnson explained,

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when they can go help senior citizens and specialneeds kids with whom they have bonded. Many Jesuit students return to their Wednesday service site for extra hours during their free time.

Senior Matt Kolker says, “We take so much for granted, and we have so much. I don’t think many Jesuit students realize how lucky we are until we start helping out with people who don’t have anything.”

Jesuit students train themselves to be involved.

Graduates continue to answer the call, whether it is to serve close to home as the coach of their child’s sports team and their church’s advisory council or something larger.

Dr. Carlos Tirado ’87 is one of the many Jesuit graduates whose life was shaped by his community service at Jesuit. “I did my community service at Parkland,” Tirado recalls. “It was a major factor in helping me decide to have a career in medicine.”

Tirado didn’t decide just to have a career in medicine. He chose a field where he could help others. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and serves as the medical director of Nexus Recovery Center, which provides recovery and sustained independence from alcohol and drug abuse for disadvantaged women and adolescent girls. Nexus is different from most centers in that it offers a program for women with young children, including a place for them to live together.

Tirado calls the people he helps “the most underrepresented and marginalized people in

My Catholic faith, Jesuit’s community service program, almost everything about my life taught me that I should give back to my community. The fact that I am able to our society.”

help people, and be an advocate for them on local and state-wide levels, is deeply fulfilling.”

The Class of 2009 understands Tirado’s feelings. As senior Orlando Orio explains, community service gives him “a real sense of making someone’s life better. I’ve learned that a smile on a kid’s face is better than getting an A in a class.”

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Class of 2009 College Destinations Jorge Aceves Rice University Christopher Henry Ackels Saint Louis University Diego Armando Aguilar St. Edward’s University Christopher Kemal Akcali Hendrix College Matthew Brendan Alexander Southern Methodist University Jake Robert Allyn Cornell University David N. Anderson Undecided Blakely Chase Armstrong Texas A&M University Patrick Wong-Valle Arnold Managua, Nicaragua Juan Antonio Arreola Undecided Juan Carlos Arrieta Loyola University Chicago Obiora Asiama Cornell University James Michael Austin St. Edward’s University Kyle Raymond Baginski University of Oklahoma Jamil Ansethiaus Bailey U.S. Air Force Prep School Robert Michael Barnhart University of Dallas Cole Maclaine Barrier Texas Tech University Patrick Daniel Beachner Texas Christian University Michael William Bedford University of Northern Colorado Travis Logan Bell Texas Tech University Glen Michael Bellinger Spring Hill College Gerardo J. Benavides University of Texas at Dallas Earle J. Bensing Harvard University Michael Martin Berkebile San Diego Mesa College Nathaniel Aaron-Travis Berry University of Tulsa

Bradley Joseph Blase Indiana University Regis Matthew Bob Colorado School of Mines Christopher Doyle Boehm Sydney, Australia Trey Nicholas Bonvino Southern Methodist University Stephen Michael Bourne University of Texas Beau Horacio Burciaga University of Oklahoma Kevin Michael Burton Southern Methodist University Andrew Robert Buser Louisiana State University John Michael Buskmiller University of Notre Dame Christopher Ulderico Calero Pennsylvania State University Robert Christopher Carney Texas A&M University Luis Daniel Carrera California Polytechnic State University Colby Cameron Cartwright Texas A&M University Joseph Cruz Chavarria University of Notre Dame Kenneth Russell Chesshir Texas A&M University Charles Anthony Cipione University of Alabama Kevin Zachary Coats Southwestern University Michael Warren Cole U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Nicholas John Conley University of Oklahoma Christopher James Considine University of Colorado Rene Coronado Texas State University Bradley Lynn Craig Harvard University Sam England Crain University of Alabama Matthew Kenneth Crowe Texas A&M University Matthew John Curl Texas A&M University

William Robert Daniell University of Alabama David Davis Hendrix College Jared Thomas Davis University of Oklahoma Renato Andrew A. de Lara Savannah College of Art and Design Carson Robert Dean Oklahoma State University James Mercadal Deibel University of Arkansas Marc Jacob DeSantis University of Notre Dame Richard Udouj Devero University of Missouri Adam Lee Diaz St. Edward’s University Stephen Paul Dietemann University of Kansas Nathan Christopher Dombrowski University of Dayton Benjamin Ott Donnelli University of Oklahoma Joseph Steven Donovan Georgetown University Andrew Michael Douglas Texas A&M University Cameron Dowd Harvard University David Jordan Dutton University of San Francisco Kyle Evan Edelmann Texas Tech University Ryan Joseph Elias Austin College Yioryo George Eliopoulos University of Wisconsin James Hughes Engels University of Texas Austin R. Essenburg University of Kansas Jarrett Alexander Ferrell Howard University Charles Taylor Flournoy Louisiana State University Gabriel Jervon Foster Lon Morris College Reginald Louis Foxworth Saint Louis University Gregory Michael Frank Saint Louis University Lucas Michael Franz Texas A&M University

Scott Michael Gambrel Stephen F. Austin State University Brennan James Garcia University of Texas at Arlington Jarred Michael Garcia Texas Tech University John Alton Gardner George Mason University Nicholas Ho Gaskill George Washington University Nicholas Aaron Gasser Our Lady of the Lake University Keegan Patrick Gibbons University of Arizona Thomas Neal Gillis Loyola University New Orleans William Hayden Glasstetter Southern Methodist University Maxwell Robert Godvin Boston College Adam George Goodchild Oklahoma City University Kyle Walker Green New York University Travis Anastacious Gunter Texas A&M University Jordan Michael Haddad Clemson University James Andrew Hale University of Colorado Charles L. Haley University of Texas at El Paso Anthony William Handoyo Austin College Richard William Hansen U.S. Military Academy Zach Joseph Harris University of Notre Dame Brandon Matthew Haynes Colorado State University Patrick David Helms U.S. Air Force Academy Jorge Eduardo Herrara Undecided Jeffrey R. Hill Texas Tech University Nicholas John Hogan Saint Michael’s College Nathan Alan Hollis Vanderbilt University

Troy K. Hooker University of Colorado Judge Calven Howell Texas Christian University Pete Mitchell Hudson St. Edward’s University Brian Vincent Hueglin Norwich University Preston Thomas Huth Southern Methodist University Jeremy T. Huynh Trinity University Sa Thanh Huynh University of Texas at Tyler Oscar Chinazom Ibezim University of Kansas Christopher Michael Irby University of Louisiana at Monroe Andrew Mark Janicki Texas A&M University Shane Thomas Jarvie Cornell University Grant Robert Johnson Colorado School of Mines Michael Benjamin Johnson University of Texas at Arlington Louis Coleman Johnston Hendrix College Cole Matthew Joiner Austin College Eric Michael Kalis Texas Christian University Albert George Karam Spring Hill College Matthew James Kolker Texas A&M University Jason Patrick Korman Brookhaven College Kevin Charles Koskovich University of San Diego Kevin Matthew Kramer Texas Christian University Matthew Brian Kueker University of Missouri David Richard LaDriere University of Alabama Hung Tan Le Texas Tech University William Joseph Leedy Saint Louis University Michael Lim New York University

Gerard James Luisi Loyola University Chicago Bruce Hunter Madrid University of Kansas Cody Andrew Martinez Cornell University Parker Doyle May Southern Methodist University Sean Wystan Maybery Spring Hill College Daniel Evan McBride Rice University David James McCorcle University of Texas at Arlington Jonathan Patrick McDonald University of Alabama Patrick Charles McGrath University of San Francisco James Patrick McGuire Providence College Julian Clyde McVay Texas A&M University Edmund McWoods John Brown University Nicholas Edward Mercado Kansas State University Samuel J. Michalek Texas Tech University Brent Anderson Miller Texas Tech University Michael Scott Miller Florida State University Scott Bernard Miller Texas A&M University Charles Paul Minato Wake Forest University Ryan James Moore University of Arkansas Ryan Andrew Morales American University Zachary Thomas Morris Santa Clara University Colton Michael Moseley University of Texas Jorge Andres Muruaga Texas A&M Corpus Christi Samuel Alexander Nagy Texas A&M University Diego Eduardo Nava Texas Christian University Michael Sebastian Navarrete Loyola University Chicago

Vincent Dai-Viet Quang Nguyen Loyola University Chicago Michael Hannon Nicodemus Texas A&M University Matthew Stuart Nitishin University of Missouri Dominic Jordan North Texas Tech University Joseph Anthony Chukwuka Nwoko New York University William Jakab O’Dwyer Midwestern State University Andrew Downs Ogden Texas A&M University Matthew Reed Oliver Vanderbilt University Orlando Omar Orio University of Texas at Arlington Benjamin Daniel Pace Spring Hill College Julian Thomas Paez Auburn University Sebastian Walter Pelky University of Oklahoma Alexander Fuller Pence Texas A&M University John Gregory Percy Trinity University Salvator Andrew Perdomo Trinity University Daryn Alex Peres Marquette University Taylor Keyes Piper University of Texas Abishek Prakash Austin College Edward James Pressler Texas A&M University Malachi Jeremy Pride Stephen F. Austin State University Gregory Hawks Pruss University of Texas Victor Alexander Pugh Saint Joseph’s University Andrew Mark Raccasi Texas A&M University Agustin Ramirez St. Edward’s University Christopher James Ratway University of Texas

Joseph Charles Ratway Texas A&M University Matthew Jordan Rayome Texas Christian University John P. Rebone Texas Tech University Billy (Hunter) Raymond Rees Columbia University Michael Andrew Reichenstein Oklahoma State University Thomas Barrett Relihan University of Wisconsin Alexei Reyes Florida Gulf Coast University Patrick Lawrence Rhatican Trinity University Zachary Hunter Richter Brookhaven College Hunter Clay Roach University of Alabama Preston Bernard Rochon Undecided Alexander John Rodriguez Texas A&M University Shane Michael Rooney University of Oklahoma Michael A. Rosado Texas State University Matthew Dayton Ross Texas Christian University Noah Stephenson Rowntree Rice University Robert Salazar Texas Tech University Patrick Richard Saldierna St. Edward’s University Nicholas Joseph Saliba Southern Methodist University Shaun Anthony Sarmiento Saint Louis University Jack William Savage University of Texas Benjamin August Schell Oklahoma State University Samuel John Schmeltz Texas A&M University Alexander Dennis Sementelli University of Tulsa Adam Christopher Sheffield Baylor University

Parth M. Sheth Southern Methodist University Cameron P. Shirazi Saint Louis University Matthew Gregory Shortall Tulane University Clayton Wesley Shouse University of Alabama Bryan Anthony Sills Georgia Institute of Technology Kyle Devereaux Smith University of Arkansas William Blake Smith University of Alabama Mark Thomas Sohner Austin College Cameron Hayes Stare Undecided Ryan Michael Stone Austin College Sewell Diller Strifler University of Dayton Joseph Maxwell Sudderth Colorado State University David Forest Taken University of Texas Eric Taylor Tausch Texas Christian University Nicholas Andrew Tausch University of Notre Dame Ryan Keith Taylor Texas A&M Corpus Christi John Nicholas Tee Texas A&M University Kevin Ryan Tehan University of Kansas Gregg Brelsford Thawley Duke University Matthew Wade Thompson Stanford University Jacob Charles Timmer Saint Louis University George Underwood Toledo Texas Christian University Evan James Tomlinson University of Alabama Coby Khoi Tran University of Texas Trevor R. Trpkosh Texas Tech University Landon Jeffrey Tujague University of Arkansas

William Charles Turner Texas A&M University Kyle Maston Van de Ven University of Texas William Christopher Vertin University of Oklahoma Matthew Edward Vierling Boston College Erik Tyler Wabakken Kansas State University Alexander Anthony Waldrop Texas A&M University Benjamin Lawrence Wallen University of Oklahoma Kevin Michael Watson University of Texas Evan William Weltge Davidson College Benjamin Albert Wetzel Undecided Kelly Mathew Whaley Texas Christian University Cabot Benson White Texas A&M University Justin David Benavidez White Saint Joseph’s University David Sterling Whittemore University of Texas at San Antonio Alexander David Wierman University of Arkansas Chase Alexander Wildes Southern Methodist University Eric Michael Williamson Loyola University Chicago Gregory Cooper Wilson University of Oklahoma Richard William Woods Austin Community College Ethan Guion Yaeger University of Texas at Dallas Michael Joel Yancey Trinity University Connor Ryan Young Texas A&M University Samuel Grant Zaduk Loyola University Chicago Anthony Joseph Zanetti New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Giorgio Max Zendali Loyola University Chicago

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r a n g e r r e p o r t 1950s Freddie Schaefer ’57 was an honorary referee at the 2009 Jesuit Sheaner Relays.

George Tuton ’58 would like his classmates to see some of his latest work. Visit his website at www. tutonart.com.

Rev. Msgr. Gerald A. Priest ’58, the pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Texarkana, helped Rev. Philip Postell celebrate a Mass for Jesuit alumni in the school’s Student Commons.

was the oldest man in the race by five years, finishing the 50K (31.068 miles) in six hours, 30 minutes and 32 seconds. “Although the weather was rather brutal, with winds from the north, gusting up to 30 miles an hour, I was well layered and was able to hold on without great difficulty. Crossing the finish line was an emotional moment; only my first marathon felt akin to the feeling.” Fr. Bernard has finished 18 marathons.

John Stansfield ’65 continues to publish books and perform as a storyteller near his home in Monument, CO. John has both written about Enos Mills, a Rocky Mountain naturalist, and played him in oneman shows. A former teacher, Stansfield has developed a series of educational performances for school children. Filter Press recently published a biography of singer John Denver written

by Stansfield, the second book he has written in the publisher’s Now You Know Fr. Bernard Marton, known as Anthony Marton ’60 when he went to Jesuit, reached another milestone in Bio series. his life when he won his age group in the Cowtown John Stansfield ’65 wrote Ultra Marathon in February. The Fort Worth Starthis biography of John Telegram wrote a story on Fr. Bernard’s efforts. He Denver for young readers.

Richard Glaser ’59 has been elected to membership in the Fellows of the Texas Bar Foundation. Election is a mark of distinction and recognition of Richard’s contributions to the legal profession. Selection is restricted to members of the State Bar of Texas and each year one-third of one percent of State Bar members are invited to become Fellows. The Texas Bar Foundation is the largest charitably funded bar foundation in the country.

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1970s After nearly 25 years as a graphic artist, Mark Simon ’70 is going back to school thanks to a great retirement package. He continues his recording projects and invites everyone to www.markesimon.com to view his playing schedule and more information. In July, he and wife Kathryn will celebrate 31 years of marriage. After he had a total right knee replacement, she had arthroscopic surgery on her left knee. “Must be contagious,” says Mark. He sends his best wishes to all his classmates especially John Tomaso ’70, his best man in 1978. “I wish you all peace and serenity, one day at a time.”

Peter Meyer ’74 is enjoying his second year of teaching at North Dallas High School. His first grandson, Ethan, was born this past March.

Marty Brinton ’77 has a new job with LG electronics as an applications engineer in the commercial air conditioning division. “The Lord is good and I am excited to say things are going better now than before.

Call me if you come through Atlanta so I can buy you a cup of coffee.”

1980s Steve Glasgow ’81 and wife Genevieve joyfully announce the birth of Gretchen Marie Glasgow on Feb. 19, 2009.

After living on the west coast for 15 years, John Loveland ’85 has returned to Washington, DC, to run the electronic discovery and computer forensics practice for Navigant Consulting. Married in 2000, he has a daughter and twin three-year-old sons.

Jesuit alumni Kevin Garcia ’78 and Ben Kirby ’00, along with biology instructor Jan Jones, took five students on a mission trip to Honduras in April as part of Jesuit’s Medical Society. The Jesuit group helped feed and interact with children at a nutrition center and an orphanage in El Progresso. Pictured are (L to R) Kirby, Matthew Trinh ’10, Anthony Handoyo ’09, J.C. Arrieta ’09, Jones, Garcia, John Sarmiento ’10 and Chase LaDue ’10.

Paul Bernard ’86 has extensive experience in the film industry working as a director and producer.

The television show Leverage is his current project.

Rob Burnett ’86 and wife Christy welcome the addition of their first child, Brunssen Juliana, to their family this past September.

1990s Scott Solomon ’92 is delighted to announce that on April 14, 2009 Cole Alexander Solomon was born.

He is the first child for Scott and wife Amanda.

Cole, a beautiful baby boy, weighed 7 lbs., 3 oz. and was 21” long. He is already enjoying watching the Texas Rangers with his dad!

Anthony Marton ’60, a Cistercian monk now known as Fr. Bernard, still looks strong after running for six and a half hours as he completes the Cowtown Ultra Marathon.

The Class of 1954 recently gathered to celebrate its 55th reunion.

David Adamson ’82 and his wife Jeanie (L) recently visited Jesuit classmate Brett Casey ’82 and his wife Mary Kay in Beaver Creek, CO. The Caseys live in Denver and are expecting baby No. 2.

Michael Koeth ’93 and his wife Michelle are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Emma Marie. She was born on March 20, 2009, and weighed 8 lbs., 5 oz. Emma was welcomed home by her five-year-old brother, Michael, Jr.

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Dave Welch ’98 is living in Washington, DC, working in computer graphics for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. His son, David Joshua, just turned two while he and wife Jenna are expecting their second child, a girl, shortly.

Robert Blankinship ’99 has accepted an offer from NAI Robert Lynn, where he serves as a market director.

After graduating from the University of Texas at Austin in 2004 with a degree in business administration and a Master’s of Professional Accounting, Barrett Schick ’99 moved to Houston to start work with Lehman Brothers in their Global Natural Resources Group of Investment Banking. In 2006, he left Lehman and joined Lime Rock, where he is a senior associate focused on private equity investments in the energy sector. He married in November 2008.

2000s John Campbell ’80 and Shane Huffman ’03 attended a University of Central Arkansas baseball game this spring to cheer on Josh Huffman ’05 and Michael Wild ’05.

Devin Fitzgerald ’00 received a bachelor’s degree in microbiology from Colorado State University, then John Lynch ’94 and wife Kimberly are the happy first- graduated from Ross University School of Veterinary time parents of daughter Rowan Olivia. Born April Medicine in the fall of 2008. He married Rachael Roith, a 9, 2009, she is the 14th grandchild to John’s parents, fellow veterinarian. The Fitzgeralds live and work in the Mike and Jeanette Lynch. John is the director of field Chicago suburbs. management for Military Sales & Service, where he is responsible for the entire sales staff. He has been Brad Nitschke ’00 graduated from the UT School of Law with the company for six years and is currently living in May 2007, returned to Dallas and joined the litigation in Dallas about a mile from Jesuit. and construction sections of Jackson Walker, LLP, where he now practices.

Darin Chin-Aleong ’95 and his wife Trina had a very special present delivered on Christmas Day last year. Peter Scott ’01 graduated from Seton Hall University Son Tyler James Chin-Aleong was born on Dec. 25, School of Law in May. He will return to Texas to take the 2008, and weighed 6 lbs., 15 oz.

Bar exam and begin his career in law.

A certified six sigma Black Belt, Todd McGowan ’95 works in strategic development for CitiMortgage in Irving. In his spare time, he is working on a second master’s degree in Decision Sciences at UNT. Todd and his wife Traci celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary July 3.

After graduating from Rhodes College in 2006 with a BA in English and psychology, John Moses ’02 entered the psychology program at City College of New York, where he performed research and taught undergraduate students. He earned his master’s degree in December of 2008 and was accepted into the doctorate program at the City College of New York, where he works in the field of Carl Esposito ’96 married Rebecca Movey on June 20, cognitive neuroscience.

2008. After honeymooning in Hawaii, they settled in Arlington where both work at the University of Texas at Arlington. Carl was promoted to assistant director of undergraduate recruitment this past December.

Jim Robinson ’97 married Meredith Gusa at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Dallas on Dec. 27, 2008.

Groomsmen were Brendan Diggins ’97, Eric Gusa ’02, John Hever ’97 and Stephen Sprague ’97.

Gil Salazar ’97 and wife Lety wish to announce the birth of their baby daughter, Gabriela Maria Salazar, born in Baton Rouge, LA, on April 3, 2009.

Chris Muldoon ’98 lives in Portland, OR. He works as an EMT, responding to 911 calls. He goes to college part-time and is a member of Portland Mountain Rescue, an all-volunteer mountain search and Lindsey Latimer ’02 (L) and Kevin Passmore ’02 rescue team. pause while mountain climbing in the Utah desert.

For the past two years, Kevin Passmore ’02 has been happily employed as an engineer at a composites technology company in western Colorado. He is an avid climber and ski mountaineer.

LTGP Michael Eric P. Quisao ’02 is deployed aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN-71, a Nimitz-class carrier based in Norfolk, VA. Ryan Ward ’02 will marry Laura Johnson, a graduate of Plano Senior High School and Texas Tech University, this summer. They have been dating since his junior year at Jesuit and will live in Cypress, TX, after the wedding.

Nathaniel Altaffer ’05 is currently deployed to Iraq as a civil affairs specialist in the Army Reserves. He is assigned to A Company 490th Civil Affairs Battalion out of Dallas.

The football players at Iowa State have elected Reggie Stephens ’05 as a captain for the 2009 season. Reggie graduated early, but started working on an MBA while he completes his football eligibility. He has started the past 28 games for the Cyclones.

Todd Wildman ’05 won the pentathlon championship at the NCAA Division III Indoor Nationals.

Wildman was named Athlete of the Meet and Indoor Athlete of the Year while leading Trinity University to a sixth-place team finish all by himself.

He also finished second in the high jump and seventh in the 55-meter hurdles, earning All-American honors in all three events.

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Four Jesuit classmates celebrated their college graduations with a ski vacation to Telluride, CO: (L to R) Matt Cook ’04, Chris Elbaor ’04, Zachary Young ’04 and Will Carroll ’04.

Ryan McCabe ’06 has proved he’s an Ironman, completing his first Ironman Triathlon in Panama City, FL, last November.

Ryan finished 585th out of 2,271 participants. Ryan is a mechanical engineering student at Texas A&M.

Jesuit Alumni Seek Medical Breakthrough with MicroTransponder MicroTransponder Inc. and the three Jesuit alumni behind the medical device company are trying to change the way millions of people deal with pain.

Will Rosellini ’97 founded the company, with classmates Jordan Curnes ’97 and Frank McEachern ’97 playing important roles. Rosellini is the CEO, with Curnes the President and COO. McEachern is Chairman of the Board and CFO. The company is developing a wireless neurostimulation system for the treatment of chronic pain. The system will provide relief without requiring implanted battery or wires, making it minimally invasive. MicroTransponder is developing the wireless stimulation technology at the University of Texas at Dallas.

Experts from both the financial and medical realms have praised MicroTransponder. The company was named “Most Promising Life Science Technology Company of 2009” at the Rice Alliance Venture Forum in June.

Rosellini testified in front of the House of Representatives Committee on Small Business. The Dallas Morning News published a front-page story on the Jesuit trio. In less than a year, MicroTransponder raised almost $5 million, including an award from the Texas Emerging Technology Fund and three separate National Institute of Health SBIR grants.

The driving forces behind MicroTransponder are three 1997 Jesuit graduates: (L to R): Frank McEachern, Will Rosellini and Jordan Curnes.

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Nick Parrish ’07 made history this spring when his teammates elected him captain of the 2009 Georgetown University football team. Nick, a linebacker who led the team in tackles last season as a sophomore, is just the second Georgetown player ever to be a captain as a junior.

Joe Wood ’06 has spent two semesters travelling to different regions of mainland China to experience Chinese life in rural and metropolitan areas.

Alex Rinaldi ’07 was named to the Colonial Athletic Association’s All-Freshman team after winning a match in the 165-pound division of the CAA season-ending tournament. As part of his degree program at Drexel, Alex is spending a semester at NAVSEA, the U.S. Navy’s structural and systems design and maintenance arm that employs 10,000 civilian engineers.

Will Brezette ’08 is secretary for his pledge class of the Kappa Sigma freshman ambassador interfraternity council.

Joey Fechtel ’07 appeared as Captain Hook in a production of Peter Pan during the University of Puget Sound Senior Theatre Festival.

Kyle Savage ’08 and his Cal Poly Supermileage Team finished second out of 44 schools participating in the 2009 Shell Eco-marathon Americas. The event is an annual competition where student-built vehicles compete to achieve the longest distance using the least amount of fuel. Cal Poly’s Black Widow prototype went 2,358 miles per gallon around Auto Club Speedway in Fontana.

Kevin Watson ’09 has been chosen for the cheerleading team at the University of Texas. He has been placed on the developmental team, meaning that he will practice with the squad as a full member of the team and be an alternate for the larger game events.

John Dorsey ’89 produces a Fox Sports show on Red Bull air races that won a Sports Emmy.

Former Rangers Win Sports Emmys Jesuit had not one, but two graduates win a 2009 Sports Emmy: John Dorsey ’89 and Michael Hughes ’97. The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences handed out the honors in April at the 30th Annual Sports Emmy Awards at Lincoln Center in New York City.

Hughes was one of the producers of Super Bowl XLII Perfection, which began Fox’s telecast of the Super Bowl.

The production won a Sports Emmy for Outstanding Open/ Tease. In 2005, Hughes started DLP Entertainment, a boutique production company based in Los Angeles. Hughes has spent the past few years producing shows and segments for Fox, including coverage of NASCAR, NFL, MLB and The Best Damn Sports Show Period.

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Rachael and Devin Fitzgerald ’00 married in October of 2008.

Rebecca Movey to Carl Esposito ’96 Lauren to Ty Sheaks ’96 Meredith Gusa to James Robinson ’97 Lesley to Barrett Schick ’99 Rachael to Devin Fitzgerald ’00

Joe Wood ’06 spent two semesters studying abroad in China, participating in a language-intensive program.

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Jim Robinson’s wedding party was flush full of Jesuit alumni: (L to R) Brendan Diggins ’97, Stephen Sprague ’97, Jim Robinson ’97, John Hever ’97, and Eric Gusa ’02.

Daughters

Gretchen Marie to Genevieve and Steve Glasgow ’81 Brunssen Juliana to Christy and Robert Burnett ’86 Isabel Sydney to Jennifer and Jimmy Stafford ’92 Emma Marie to Michelle and Mike Koeth ’93 Rowan Olivia to Kimberly and John Lynch ’94 Merritt Josephine to Andrea and Jason Wolf ’94 Gabriela Maria to Lety and Gil Salazar ’97

Sons

Oscar Alonso to Lorena and Michael Tolle ’87 Connor Edward to Jennifer and Brett Moneta ’88 Sean Joseph to Shannon and Chris Newman ’92 Cole Alexander to Amanda and Scott Solomon ’92 Robert Neal to Jennifer and Jimmy Stafford ’92 Tyler James to Trina and Darin Chin-Aleong ’95

Dorsey produces the Red Bull Air Race World Championship program for Fox Sports. His show won in the Outstanding Technical Team Remote category, which recognizes the technical portion of sports programs in remote venues. The Red Bull Air Race World Championship features the world’s best race pilots in a motor sports competition that combines speed, precision and skill.

Dorsey, who currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife Kelly, has produced nearly every type of unscripted and musicdriven programming for a growing list of networks that includes ABC, ESPN, MTV, E!, VH-1, NBC, CMT, FSN and CBS.

Esquire Honors Fowler ’79

Gabriela Maria Salazar

Connor Edward Moneta

Emma Marie Koeth

Jerry Fowler ’79, winner of Jesuit’s Distinguished Alumnus Award in 2008 for his human rights efforts for Darfur, showed up in the May issue of Esquire magazine in a feature on men to emulate. He was No. 13, right behind actor George Clooney and just ahead of musician Bob Dylan.

The headline declared: “The List of Men: Sixty-Six Guys to Emulate.” The introduction to the list read: “Guys with composure, chops. Guys like Michael Phelps, Patrick Fitzgerald and Joe Rogan. Seriously, because just being male doesn’t make you a man.”

Esquire says of him, “And, in a different but no less exhausting way, Jerry Fowler persists. He is defining, reframing, and working to end the genocide in Darfur, without a whiff of self-promotion. Google him.”

Jerry Fowler ’79 recognized by Esquire magazine Cole Alexander Solomon

Rowan Olivia with mom Kimberly and John Lynch ’94. Gretchen Marie Glasgow

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The Jesuit community remembers and prays for those among us who have passed away and offers condolences to their families. We make every effort to reflect each passing in our community and regret any oversights that may occur. Please inform us of any losses in your immediate family.

Deceased Alumni

Robert H. Albright ’46 Thomas Anthony Cullinan ’50 Emory Glynn Marlow ’55 Charles H. Wilson ’56 Alfred Duval ’58 Richard M. Hull, Sr. ’58 John J. Ezell ’61 Charles R. Bifano ’67 Eldon Timothy Masters ’76 Christopher Wilcox ’04 Dennis G. Landin, Jr. ’08

Son of

Dennis Landin, Sr. ’76 (Dennis Landin, Jr. ’08)

Mother of

Robert Glaser ’53 (Naomi Ann Glaser) Richard Glaser ’59 (Naomi Ann Glaser) William Krippner ’62 (Lillian Ann Krippner) John DiFrancesco ’66 (Wadie Bell DiFrancesco) David Krippner ’66 (Lillian Ann Krippner) Bill Keller ’70 (Betty Keller) Thomas McGuire ’70 (Coletta McGuire) John McGuire ’71 (Coletta McGuire) George Moussa ’75 (Barbara Ann Moussa) Mark Moussa ’76 (Barbara Ann Moussa) John Keller ’80 (Betty Keller) Michael Kuehler ’82 (Peggy Kuehler) Phillip Kuehler ’87 (Peggy Kuehler) Robert Tuthill ’95 (Patricia W. Tuthill) George Lane ’00 (Hrysoula Filippakis Lane)

Father of

Thomas Erwin ’65 (Robert Erwin) Tom Osten ’66 (Earl Osten) Bill Osten ’69 (Earl Osten) Rick Schweikert ’71 (Paul J. Schweikert) Marc Shepherd ’73 (Mark Shepherd, Jr.) Michael Anthony ’74 (Louis T. Anthony) Donald Bottinelli ’78 (Norman E. Bottinelli) Robert Duval ’81 (Alfred Duval ’58) Brent Mierzwiak ’83 (Donald S. Mierzwiak, M.D.) Jonathan Marquez ’84 (Thomas Marquez) Keith Mierzwiak ’85 (Donald S. Mierzwiak, M.D.) Richard Hull ’88 (Richard M. Hull ’58)

Brother of

Bob James ’57 (Revis James) Ray Masters ’78 (Eldon Timothy Masters ’76) Matthew Landin ’12 (Dennis Landin ’08) Alex Wilcox ’12 (Christopher Wilcox ’04)

Grandmother of

Ryan Rathman ’92 (Janice Schmitz) Josh Schwartz ’97 (Fay Laudadio)

Grandfather of

Jordan Lee ’01 (Lewis Angelo) Matt Reznicek ’04 (Ralph Reznicek) Taylor Flournoy ’09 (Maurice Hartson III)

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Patrick Hall ’55 (Kay Szczygiel)

Cousin of

Blake Wilcox ’12 (Christopher Wilcox ’04)

Friend of Jesuit

Betty Warner (former Jesuit teacher)

Robert H. Albright ’46

Bob Albright was born in 1928 to Harold and Agnes Albright. The family moved from Chicago to Dallas where Bob graduated from Jesuit High School. After attending Texas A&M, Bob moved to Galveston and purchased Eiband’s Department Store and operated it until it was sold in 1987. In 1989, he and his wife Nan opened The New York Dress Outlet.

Bob was instrumental in the evolution of Galveston Island. He was elected to the Galveston College Board of Regents for several terms and served as president of the Galveston Historical Foundation. Bob was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife Patricia. He is survived by his wife Nan; his children, Karen Albright (Brian), Kyle Albright Sr. (Kathy), Lisa McDonough (David), Eileen Wheaton (LeRoy), Marian Hecht, Scott Freudenburg (Margaret); numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many dear friends.

Thomas Anthony Cullinan ’50

Tom Cullinan died Dec.15, 2008, in New Orleans. The son of Gerald and Barbara Lynch Cullinan, he graduated from Jesuit High School. At the University of Texas, Tom was a member of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity and graduated in 1955 with a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering.

Cullinan received a master of science degree from Texas Tech and obtained his PhD in Petroleum Engineering from Tulane. Tom proudly served in the Navy and Naval Reserve.

In 1959, Mr. Cullinan began a long and distinguished career in oil exploration and development, which ended when he retired in 2004. In 1970 he married his wife, Jerrianne Carpenter Miller. They made their home in Metairie, Louisiana for nearly 40 years. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Jerrianne; his daughter Juli Anne Miller Hart, son Richard Keith Miller, sister Mary Patricia Cullinan and brother-in-law Jeffrey Kelter.

Emory Glynn Marlow ’55

Immediately after graduating from Jesuit, Glynn enlisted in the Air Force and served honorably for four years. He completed his college degree through a night-school program and had a long career with Texas Instruments. After retiring, he and his wife Peggy moved to the Texas Hill Country and settled in Kingsland, TX. Glynn enjoyed fishing and fishing tournaments. A few years ago he decided he needed additional challenges so he obtained a real estate license and became a realtor and served on the Highland Lakes Board of Realtors.

He was active in church leadership and was elected president of the Genesis Lutheran Church. Glynn is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Peggy, three children, five grandchildren and one great-grandson.

Charles H. Wilson ’56

Charles Wilson was born in Dallas and passed away April 13, 2009. He was a lifetime member of St. James Catholic Church, a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus and was recognized as a Grand Knight for three consecutive years. Survivors include his wife Felecitas; sons and daughter-in-law, Jessie, Lloyd and Jason & Manuela; daughters and son-in-law, Teresa and Cynthia & Patrick Barba; eight grandchildren, Joshua, Zachary, Jason, Jr., Patrick, Andre, Charles, Christian and Jessica; three brothers and two sisters.

Richard M. Hull ’58

Dick Hull, a prominent attorney, entrepreneur and community benefactor, was born in Dallas to Mary Jo and E.C. Hull. He died Feb. 20, 2009. Dick attended Jesuit High School, where he became a stand-out in the city’s baseball circles. He later completed his undergraduate and law degrees at SMU as both an Editor of the Southwestern Bar Journal and a baseball letterman. After achieving the highest grade on the Texas state bar exam in 1964, he joined the New York law firm of Dewey Ballantine as the first SMU graduate to be recruited to a major Wall Street firm. After a successful stint in New York, Hull was drafted into the U.S. Army. Upon discharge, he returned to Dallas and joined the law firm of Wynne, Jaffe and Tinsley. Dedman School of Law honored Hull as a Distinguished Alumnus, citing his work as a founder of the Dallas Bar Association’s Volunteer Attorney Program, which was recognized as the most outstanding program of its kind in the nation by the American Bar Association. Hull particularly loved the time he gave to Jesuit, which named him its Distinguished Alumnus in 2006. For Jesuit, he served as Chairman of the Jesuit School Board of Trustees, President of the President’s Board of Advisors, Member of the Jesuit Foundation and in numerous other volunteer capacities. Hull is survived by his wife Susan, son Rich ’88, daughter Tracey and her husband Eric Antrim, and daughter Blakely.

Charles R. Bifano ’67

Charles Bifano passed away Feb. 1, 2009 in Irving after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born Oct. 18, 1948 in Dallas to Charles and Martha Bifano. He is survived by his loving wife, Leticia Bifano; mother, Martha Bifano; sister, Dianne Bifano; brothers, Richard A. Bifano and his wife Nancy, and Michael J. Bifano; stepdaughter Samantha Evans; stepson Erick Pascoe; two nieces; two nephews, and two grandchildren. Charles was preceded in death by his father, Charles Bifano, Jr.

Eldon “Tim” Masters ’76

Tim Masters of Austin passed away March 22, 2009. He was born on May 23, 1958 to Wilton and Celine Masters in Dallas. Tim graduated from Jesuit College Prep. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Stephen F. Austin. In 1983, Tim moved to Austin and started his landscaping business, Land Masters. Over the last few years, he never lost his sense of humor even throughout long stays in the hospital. He always made the doctors and nurses laugh at his witty remarks.

He shared his love of traveling with his wife of 18 years, Sharon.

Together they had a beautiful daughter, his pride and joy, Catalina. Also surviving Tim is his sister Terri Reich and her husband Drew of Atlanta; three brothers, Ray Masters ’78 and his wife Lori of Denver, Ronnie Masters and his wife Jeanie, and Paul Masters of Dallas; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Christopher David Wilcox ’04

Christopher Wilcox passed away on Feb. 15, 2009, in New Orleans at age 23. Chris was born on Jan. 2, 1986, in Jacksonville, FL, to proud parents Nancy Mello and Robert Wilcox. In 1989, the family moved to Dallas. At Jesuit, he was involved with lacrosse, cross-country, track, rugby and Science Bowl. The fond memories of his years at Jesuit helped him maintain close relationships with his Jesuit classmates. He lived his life exemplifying the Jesuit motto "Men for Others."

Christopher earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Purdue University in May 2008. He enjoyed his Delta Upsilon fraternity brothers, where he was known for his leadership and ever-present sense of humor. He was a member of Chi Epsilon, an honorary civil engineering society, and graduated with academic honors. Upon graduation, he began working for Shell Exploration Company in New Orleans. At Shell, he provided engineering design and support services for oil and gas platforms in the Gulf of Mexico.

Dennis G. Landin, Jr. ’08

Dennis Landin, Jr. was born Jan. 10, 1990 and died on Feb. 10, 2009. At the age of 5, Dennis was struck by a virus that eventually caused his heart to fail. Less than a year later, Dennis had a heart transplant. With the new heart, Dennis was able to live a full life for many years. Before Jesuit, he graduated from St. Mary of Carmel School. After Jesuit, Dennis studied Spanish and theology at the University of Dallas.

He loved basketball, playing intramurals at Jesuit and helping to coach the St. Mary of Carmel teams. Dennis is survived by his parents, Dennis Landin, Sr. ’76 and Lucie, and his brother Matthew ’12.

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On the Shoulders of Giants:

How Our History Helped Us to Form The Profile of the Jesuit Graduate I always laugh to myself when a Jesuit alumnus says to me, “Wow! Jesuit has changed so much and has such a challenging program; I would never be accepted into the school now!”

I tell them I doubt that’s true. If our alumni had the same preparation, opportunity and background as our current students, I feel confident most would still be accepted and thrive in this environment. Our current students truly stand on the shoulders of the thousands of alumni ‘giants’ who have graduated before them at Jesuit in Dallas.

Pat Green 9:30pm

Over the past 25 years or so, the Profile of the Graduate has described the traits that the school strives to develop. It states that a graduating senior is ideally Open to Growth, Intellectually Competent, Physically Fit, Loving, Religious, and Committed to Working for Justice.

While today’s Jesuit students display accomplishments in all of these categories, generations of Jesuit men before them have done the same since the days on Oak Lawn Avenue. Jesuit’s nationally recognized community service program has its roots in the work of the Sodality in the early years of the school’s existence. The students here are still rigorously prepared for college in the classical tradition, with a curriculum centered on the person as opposed to the material itself. And while Masses and prayer services are now held in the impressive Terry Center as opposed to the beautifully ornate chapel on the original campus, the students are still learning and celebrating the traditions of the Catholic Church.

When I recently attended alumni gatherings in Houston and Austin, I was proud to tell those in attendance that Jesuit kids are happy, hardworking, and still forming the types of life-long relationships that we all cherish.

While we are all certainly impressed with current and continuing campus improvements due to the We Are Jesuit campaign, Jesuit remains unchanged in our commitment to forming our students into men of integrity and character. We create a community based on respect, with a goal of making all who attend the school feel “welcome at the table” as Jesus would want us to.

Chris Cagle 7:30pm

A high school of 1,000 young men produces quite a competitive environment. Our students tirelessly compete on the athletic fields, in extracurricular activities, and in the classroom. As alumni, we know the world can be a challenging place, where not everyone shares the values taught at our beloved alma mater. However, it’s good to remember as we get older and wiser that we should strive to live our lives by a different type of report card.

A Jesuit graduate who makes every effort to be a Man for Others should live a life of real faith and justice, being graded on the standard set forth in Matthew’s gospel in chapter 25: “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me.…”

It is then that the goals of the Profile help us not only to honor those ‘giants’ who have gone before us at Jesuit, but we do our own special part to help prepare for the kingdom of God while we are here on earth.

Jack Fitzsimmons ’76 recently completed his 21st year at Jesuit and currently serves the school as a senior counselor and the director of the school’s new Alumni Service Corps program. J

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