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WELCOME to Jesuit Today. Bidding farewell to the Class of 2011, we witness timeless commencement traditions even as we anticipate the changes ahead for these young men and for the school on which they have left their mark. We send them off with our prayers and hopes as we prepare to welcome the Class of 2015. The end of the 2011 academic year also brings the end of Rev. Philip Postell, S.J.’s nineteen years at Jesuit Dallas. Father Postell’s impact
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 SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES Chairman: Charles M. Young Trustees: Edwin S. Bell, Jr.; Michael A. Earsing; Rev. Raymond Fitzgerald, S.J.; James B. Harris; John F. Hubach; Rev. Francis W. Huete, S.J.; Joseph V. Hughes, Jr. ’71; Cheryl L. Joyner; Rev. T.J. Martinez, S.J.; Daniel Moen; Rick J. O’Brien ’82; Rev. Philip S. Postell, S.J.; Rev. Anthony G. Rauschuber, S.J.; Michael S. Rawlings JESUIT FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES Chairman: John F. Hubach Trustees: J.D. Dell; Mark D. Godvin; William P. Hanley ’75; Maureen B. Kuntz; Dennis M. Lynch ’87; Michael J. Marz; Thomas M. Melsheimer ’79; Lynette Mentesana; Joseph C. Murphy, Jr.; Scot W. O’Brien ’78; Rev. Philip S. Postell, S.J.; Phineas W. Stubbs, Jr. ’77; Charles E. Vinson II; John A. Wensinger ’77; Carol B. Wright; Charles M. Young
ADVANCEMENT STAFF B.J. Antes Senior Director of Development
on Jesuit Dallas students
Rick Burns Communications Associate
cannot be overstated and
Colleen Cunningham Director of Communications/Community Relations
will continue for many years to come—a living legacy of
Jan Deck Celebration Auction
Men for Others. Embracing
Jessica Harbin Director of Annual Giving
new challenges at Brophy Preparatory School, Father Postell takes with him our prayers and gratitude as we welcome Mike Earsing into his new role of president. Continuing the
Rosann Mack Communications Associate Maureen Nawalaniec Accountant Liza O’Connor, J.D. Executive Director, Jesuit Foundation Lisa Thompson Administrative Assistant/ Events Coordinator Rhonda White Director of Advancement Services
theme of change, the latest campus improvements—a new athletic tower and renovations to the original 1962 classrooms—are taking shape due to the community’s generous support of the We Are Jesuit campaign. Finally, as always, we bring you up to date on changes in the lives of our alumni.
Graduation photos courtesy of Don Painter Photography
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