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INSIDE THIS ISSUE 5

Around Campus

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Turn Back the Clock

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Campus Buzz

11 Course Spotlight 12 Distinguished Alumnus 14 MAGIS Celebrates 10!

22 Melsheimer Family Theater 25 Next Evolution of

Service and Justice

29 Class Notes 46 In Memoriam

ON THE COVER: Jesuit Stage & Film performed F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby for its 2019 fall production. Jesuit and Ursuline students took the stage for four rousing, sold-out shows, and the first performances utilizing the new state-of-the-art lighting and sound system. The upgrades are part of a comprehensive renovation made possible thanks to a lead gift from Miki and Tom Melsheimer ’79. Read more about this stunning transformation on page 22.

PHOTO CREDIT: Francis Celii, Joe Howard ’04, Sam Walker ’21, and Carter Williams ’21. A special thank you to Jowdy Photography for its on-going support of the Jesuit Dallas community. To see and download photos from our major events throughout the past year, visit www.jowdy.com/jesuitdallas.

JESUIT COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL OF DALLAS

Message from the President

Michael A. Earsing President Thomas E. Garrison ’92 Principal Rev. Walter T. Sidney, S.J. Rector of the Jesuit Dallas Community James A. Soich ’04 Vice President of Operations & CFO William L. Antes II Vice President of Advancement Executive Director of the Jesuit Foundation

SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2019-20 Chairman: Edwin S. Bell, Jr.

Trustees: William L. Antes II; Michael A. Earsing; Rev. Carlos D. Esparza, S.J. ’98; Catherine Foxworth; Thomas E. Garrison ’92; Paul Harris; Rev. Francis W. Huete, S.J.; Michael J. Marz ’74; Kathleen A. Muldoon; Rev. Robert Murphy III, S.J.; Clinton B. Shouse; Rev. Walter T. Sidney, S.J.; James A. Soich ’04; Michael F. Terry; Thomas Walsh; Kathy Williams

JESUIT FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2019-20 Chair: Kathleen A. Muldoon

Trustees: William L. Antes II; Jimmy W. Archie II ’93; Edwin S. Bell, Jr.; Timothy L. Dove ’75; Michael A. Earsing; Janiece Evans-Page; Deborah Gibbins; Aimee B. Griffiths; Thomas J. Hever ’78; Douglas J. Lattner ’69; Joseph M. Manogue; David T. Moran; John W. Morsbach III ’88; Stephanie S. Phillips; Jon Piot; Joseph V. Popolo, Jr.; Aileen M. Pratt; Jeffrey Prendergast; Bill L. Sladek, Sr. ’78; John J. Stephens; Stephen G. Suellentrop General Counsel: David M. Rosenberg

ADVANCEMENT STAFF

Joelle Abi-Habib Gift Officer Suzanne Armstrong Gift Processor Jan Deck Events Coordinator Selina Estrada Video Production Specialist James Kramer Director of Communications Rosann Mack Assistant Director of Communications Sean McMullen ’96 Director of Alumni Relations Griffin Miller ’13 Digital Media Specialist Bryan Montgomery Sports Information Director Maureen Nawalaniec Director of Gift Planning and Endowment Accounting Stephanie Nelson Administrative Assistant to Vice President Candice Price Graphic Designer John Sabine Principal Gifts Officer Pat Sayers Celebration Auction and MAGIS Golf Classic Coordinator Shelly Schutze Advancement Services Coordinator Trent Stephens Gift Officer

President Earsing at the opening of the exhibition “Historic American Pop,” with featured artist Laura Roosevelt (left) and Director of the Jesuit Dallas Museum, Elizabeth Hunt-Blanc.

The second semester of school began with a school-wide prayer service. As I was observing the more than 1,100 young men actively listening to the words being spoken regarding the profile of a Jesuit graduate, I was immediately reminded of how truly grateful I am to be part of the blessings our School receives, and humbled at the goodness that we send out into the world in the form of our students.

This spring, our Jesuit Dallas Museum is featuring the works of celebrated artist, Laura Roosevelt, the great-granddaughter of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, and the niece of Theodore Roosevelt, someone I’ve admired as a leader, as a father, and as a good man.

The Jesuit Class of 1995 once presented me with a plaque called “Our Man in the Arena,” which was taken from a section of one of Theodore’s speeches. It is one of my most cherished Jesuit-related items, and I have often mentioned it to our guys as a reminder for them to be involved in Jesuit; to find joy in all they do as part of their formation. Sitting on the sidelines is not an option for Jesuit Men; for Jesuit Men are called to realize the part they play as a force of good in our world.

The Man in the Arena speech applies so powerfully to all our endeavors as human beings, and perhaps most directly to people of goodwill who give their lives serving as men and woman for others: “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.”

Roosevelt’s words are poignant for they comfort us not only in victory, but also when the outcome is less than we had hoped, given we’ve tried our very best. Anyone who remembers high school can appreciate the need for this type of comfort.

Jesuit education calls on us to be instruments for good. To do so requires us to be in the Arena.

May each day bring you and your family an abundance of God’s blessings and love,

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Michael A. Earsing

Around Campus...

Senior Duo Qualifies for National Debate Championships The team of Adam Hall and Garrett Nagorzanski qualified for the National Debate Coaches Association (NDCA) National Championships to be held April 4-6 at the University of Indiana. The senior debaters both finished in the top 20 in policy debate at nationals last year, albeit with different teammates, and are off to a fantastic start this season.

Hall (pictured right) and Nagorzanski, who both earned all-state recognition following last year’s campaign, took first place at the Hockaday Invitational, their most recent competition before the winter break. They finished the preliminary rounds unscathed and defeated teams from St. Mark’s, Lovejoy, and Coppell through the elimination rounds en route to the victory.

Additionally, Nagorzanski was named top individual speaker and Hall finished as the third-best speaker out of the 50+ varsity debaters in the tournament.

Qualifying a historic eight teams for the 2019 Texas Forensic Association State Championships, Jesuit Dallas placed a record six teams in the top 20 and later saw three teams finish in the top 20 at nationals. The Rangers have qualified at least one team to the national championships every year since 2006 when a points qualification system was implemented.

Newsweek Names Jesuit Dallas among Top STEM Schools in the Nation Whether it has been through facilities upgrades, innovative curricular adjustments, or benchmark programs such as robotics, marine biology, and medical society, Jesuit Dallas’ STEM program continues to be at the forefront of preparing students for enacting change in the 21st century.

Newsweek, which has a long history of reporting on scientific breakthroughs, technological revolutions and societal challenges, included Jesuit Dallas in its recent listing of the Top 500 STEM High Schools in America. The list was first announced through newsweek.com on National STEM Day and later published in Newsweek magazine.

“America is a nation of entrepreneurs and innovators, and our economic vitality and national security depend on our sustaining that vibrant culture,” shared Nancy Cooper, Global Editor-in-Chief of Newsweek.

“Science, technology, engineering, mathematics—these are the fields in which our children need to be fluent. That’s why Newsweek partnered with STEM.org to rank America’s Best STEM High Schools. We found schools that offer skilled teachers who keep up with developments in these fields and who create dynamic learning environments to engage their students.”

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TURN BACK THE CLOCK These elephants were part of George Matthew’s Great London Circus, which made its way to the Jesuit Dallas campus during the 1974-75 school year. Not much else is known about what brought the circus to Jesuit. Do you remember seeing the circus on campus? What do you remember about this cool and virtually unknown event in our School’s history?

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A Special Lady “Not enough hours in the day!” This was the signature phrase of Mary Lee Cox, one of Jesuit’s most endearing volunteers, and a woman who may have been diminutive in stature but was equipped with a colossal personality and an insatiable drive to make a difference. Mary Lee, who passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 19, 2019, was the founding president of the Jesuit Women’s Auxiliary as well as the past president of numerous organizations across Dallas.

As the parent of two Jesuit students in 1979, Mary Lee successfully petitioned the School’s administration to create a support service group dedicated to helping the needs of Jesuit Dallas alumni. Serving as president of the Jesuit Alumni Association’s Women’s Auxiliary (JAAWA) for the first four years of its existence, the organization soon shifted its focus to support both alumni and current students, and officially Mary Lee was the wife of Jesuit Dallas Distinguished Alumnus, Bill Cox ’52, mother of alumni Bill ’82 and Joe ’83, and friend to…well, everybody!

transitioned into the JWA in 1984.

Mary Lee remained intimately connected to the JWA and its activities throughout the rest of her life, and in 2002, was honored as the JWA Woman of the Year. Although she claimed

Jesuit as her first love, for over 50 years Mary Lee threw herself into the world of charity. She served as a president for no less than 18 non-profit organizations, chaired dozens of charity and arts benefits, and held board positions at Northwood University, Dallas Center for Performing Arts, and the Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Garden, among numerous others. Mary Lee Cox was one-of-a-kind and she will be remembered fondly as an important contributor in the history of Jesuit Dallas.

Another Challenge Answered!

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Spring Break Environmental Symposium Celebration Auction Jesuit-Sheaner Relays

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4 Junior/Senior Prom

8 Junior Cross Mass

9 Holy Thursday

10 Good Friday 12 Easter

16 Parent/Teacher Conferences 24-25 Spring Theater Production

28 Spring Band Concert 30 ArtQuest

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1-2 Spring Theater Production 2 Sports Hall of Fame 8 Senior Convocation Special Games

10 Senior Mass and Brunch

19 Underclassman Convocation

21 Junior Convocation 23 Commencement

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1-July 17 Summer Camps 8-26 Summer Semester

All dates subject to change.

Check www.jesuitdallas.org for up-to-date information.

(Pictured left to right) Class of 2022 co-chairs Howard Hambleton, Keith Boling, Alan Butz, Tim Schnitzius ’82, Thomas Allred, Brad Lee, Joel Sharp ’87, and John Mina. Not pictured: Michael Markey, Mike Savage ’83

Thank you to the hundreds of current Jesuit families whose annual contribution to the Challenge Drive covers the difference between the cost of tuition and the actual cost of educating a Jesuit student; helps slow the need to increase tuition; and keeps Jesuit among the least-expensive private schools in the metroplex without sacrificing the tremendous breadth and quality of our programs. It was a close race to first place in the 51st edition of the Drive, with the Class of 2022 taking top honors for both participation (91.63%) and dollars raised ($386,300). A very special thank you to Drive chair Joe Corrales ’88 and co-chair Gordon Law for their outstanding leadership.

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.

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JESUIT DALLAS STUDENTS RECOGNIZED A S N AT I O N A L M E R I T S C H O L A R S The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced that six students from the Jesuit Dallas Class of 2020 have been named as Semifinalists in the 65th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. The students were formally honored on campus alongside Jesuit’s AP Scholars and National Merit Commendation recipients at the School’s annual scholar recognition ceremony in the fall.

Seniors Max Arroyo, Matthew Cox, Antonio Marques, Garrett Nagorzanski, William Nickols, and Rawley Schott posted selection index scores on the 2018 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test that placed them within the top one percent of all U.S. high school seniors. The number of Semifinalists in each state is proportional to the state’s percentage of the national total of graduating seniors, emphasizing the achievement of Jesuit’s scholars.

Jesuit’s emphasis on educating the whole person is reinforced in the gains that our students make

IN THE LAST FIVE YEARS...

The average SAT score of a Jesuit Dallas student has exceeded the national average by 300 points.

throughout their time as a student. The Class of 2020, for example, had over 35 students score in the 99th percentile; an 800% increase since their freshman year. Within that class, one student advanced from the 48th percentile as a freshman to the 95th percentile as a senior, while a classmate moved from the 60th to 99th percentile. Despite not having any formalized units or classes geared towards test preparation, over 20% of the senior class in each of the last five years has been recognized by the NMSC or College Board AP Scholar Program for exceptional academic ability and the potential for

237 students have been recognized by the National Merit Scholarship program.

rigorous college studies.

“Some of the most gratifying aspects of the PSAT are watching students increase their scores during their time at Jesuit and realizing their potential through hard work,” shared Dr. Ben Kirby ’00, Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Academic Support. “As it relates to the PSAT, our teachers are able to engage test preparation without compromising the primary mission of their course or the School.

Students attending Jesuit, regardless of their feeder school preparation, course placement, or class grades, find success at Jesuit and are able to demonstrate it on the national level. Formal test prep definitely has a place in the success, but we are proud of the preparation we offer to all students within the Jesuit experience as a complement to their formation as men for others.”

Nearly all of Jesuit’s previous Semifinalists have gone forward to become Finalists, where they have the opportunity to win a coveted college scholarship. Over the last five years, 72% of the School’s graduates have received awards or scholarships to their attending college of choice.

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Jesuit Dallas students have been accepted to all five U.S. Service Academies, all eight Ivy League institutions, and each of the top 20 “National Universities” in America as listed by U.S. News and World Report.

Full credit to Jesuit Dallas thats impressive stuff beating Longview. #txhsfb @Matt_Stepp817 Beautiful day at Jesuit for Adopt-aFamily with family, friends, and the Jesuit Community! Awesome tradition of adopting over 100 families each year for Christmas and today was a day of wrapping and delivering! Thanks to all for their time and generosity!

You can always go home again. What a gift this place is... as per usual I was emotionally overwhelmed in the best way walking in the front door. Gratitude and more #a7riii #voigtlander40mmf12 #AMDG #gratitude @thadfilms

We would like to thank Mr. Williams, the Substance Educator Counselor at @jesuitdallas, for talking to our 7th & 8th graders about Substance Abuse during Red Ribbon Week. It was a very informing presentation so please follow up with your kids to continue a positive discussion. @POPSchoolNews

@Gabe Vazquez

Thank you Jesuit for allowing me to play the sport I love with a group of brothers I’ll always remember. These last four years have flown by and I am truly grateful for each and every moment. #LeaveALegacy @jack_barton11

Jesuit Father-Son Casino Night! Having a great time with Dakota! @Jesse Salazar Such a pleasure to have Sullivan McCormick, S.J. ’11 back on campus and discussing the Jesuit Formation process with our Theology classes and sharing his own personal discernment process. #welcomebacktojesuit #AMDG @jesuitalums

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Students Once Again Selected for Prestigious STARS Program

Beginning in 1996 with six members, the Jesuit Dallas Medical Society is now one of the largest clubs on campus with over 125 students participating in a myriad of activities to prepare them for the possibility of a future career in medicine. One aspect of the program, and one that offers an unparalleled experience, is the STARS program through UT’s Southwestern Medical Center. Jesuit seniors Ermias Belay, Jack Casey, and William Nickols (pictured left to right) were accepted into the program last summer, and presented their conclusions to the School community in the fall.

Each summer, selected high school students from around the metroplex are offered an opportunity to work one on one with faculty researchers on an investigative project in a laboratory setting, which is eventually published. There is no other program like it in biomedicine, and for the eighth consecutive year, Jesuit students were picked to participate. Belay’s project aimed to determine the gene expression of GPR84 in C2C12 muscle cells, Casey conducted USV and reflex testing of Clock, huCLOCK and KO modified mice, and Nichols studied DEAD-box RNA Helicase Binding with G-Quadraplexes. “It really is an amazing program,” expressed medical society moderator Max von Schlehenried ’06, “and we are so grateful for the opportunity our students are given to produce such outstanding work and research.”

Tristan Hassell ’21 Selected to Congressional Youth Advisory Council Junior Tristan Hassell was one of 45 high school students across Collin County accepted into the Congressional Youth Advisory Council (CYAC), a program which offers students a unique opportunity to learn about the federal government, discuss public policy and local Collin County issues, and interact with their federal representative and congressional staff while serving their community.

Following the inaugural meeting of this year’s class, Congressman Van Taylor, who serves on the House Committee on Education and Labor as well as the House Committee on Homeland Security, stated, “It’s no secret Collin County is home to some of the brightest and most involved students in the nation; however, after our first meeting, I was even more impressed with the depth of knowledge, dedication to community, and excitement towards learning displayed by these students.”

Hassell was chosen following an evaluation by an independent selection board comprised of educators and community leaders, who assessed each applicant’s leadership skills, academic performance, extra-curricular participation, and community service.

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Programming 2: Game Development Instructors:

Ellen Bruce and Matt Trost

Credit:

Students are required to take two semesters of computer science before graduation. The first semester is completed during freshman year with Introduction to Programming. Game Development is one of three Programming 2 options. Advanced Java and Web Development are also available to fulfill this requirement. It is also possible to take all three Programming 2 classes for those who are particularly interested in Computer Science.

Course Description:

Students will continue their object oriented foundations via video game models, examples, exercises and projects. The course culminates with students planning, coding, testing and playing their own video game.

Visual Basic .NET is the programming platform. The nature of the course requires students to implement collision detection algorithms and basic physics concepts. Basic algebra skills are helpful but not required.

Course Work:

The semester is spent building up skills which students will need for the final project. The students spend the last 2-4 weeks working on a game of their choosing. Examples of past work include: Flappy Bird, Frogger, Asteroids, Breakout, Pong, Tank, Space Invaders and a variety of takes on various 2D retro games.

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DR. CHRISTOPHER MADDEN ’84 NAMED JESUIT DALLAS DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS The recipient of the 2019 Jesuit Dallas Distinguished Alumnus Award, Dr. Christopher Madden ’84 has made a life seeking

historic discoveries in the pursuit of transforming patient care and eradicating neurological disease. His contributions to the science and medical communities have been both vast and significant, and have exemplified in an exceptional way a response to the challenge of all Jesuit Dallas graduates to live a life as God’s hands on earth.

Madden was announced as vice president and chief operations officer at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in July, 2019, after having spent the previous four years as the clinical director of the preeminent Peter O’Donnell Jr. Brain Institute, which boasts the largest team of researchers and

physicians in North Texas and whose staff has included six Nobel Prize winners.

As COO at UT Southwestern, Madden provides oversight for the Medical Group’s clinical practice and administrative functions at all areas of service, including UT Southwestern Hospitals, Parkland Health & Hospital System, Children’s Health, the

Veterans Affairs North Texas Health Care System, and all UTSW clinically affiliated partners.

An invited speaker at conferences and symposiums throughout the world, Madden has led numerous educational lectures in

clinics and hospitals, presented at nearly two dozen national

scientific meetings, and served as an investigator on numerous studies involving traumatic brain injury. Highly regarded in the health community for his innovation, passion, and leadership, Madden’s work has been published in over 60 medical and science publications spanning two decades.

Hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth by U.S. News & World Report for the third consecutive year.

Madden, who received the Distinguished Physician Award at

Beginning his career in general surgery, and moving later to

Parkland in 2007, was presented with the Lawrence J. Mervis

Madden spent one year at the internationally-renowned

neurosurgery at Ohio State. He served as president of the Texas

in skull base surgery.

considerable acclaim for his contributions to neuroscience by D

neurological surgery, at The Ohio State University Hospital,

Faculty Teaching Award for his contributions in the division of

Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge, England, on a fellowship

Association of Neurological Sciences in 2010, and has drawn

Madden’s affiliation with UT Southwestern Medical Center began

Magazine and Best Doctors, Inc.

in 2003 as an assistant professor of neurological surgery, after the

“I’m so grateful to have been given the opportunity to devote

medical director of the neurological ICU for the Parkland Health &

always learning. Our mission to improve patient care has led to

Dallas native returned home to become chief of neurosurgery and

my life to medicine. The field is so multi-faceted, and I’m

Hospital System.

tremendous advancements and saved countless lives. The work

Rising through the administrative ranks, Madden served as chief

has been both thrilling and humbling.”

medical officer at Parkland Hospital for three years beginning

Madden will be officially presented with the Distinguished

to govern a hospital that was recently named the No. 1 Best

Union Station.

in 2012, and now at UT Southwestern, finds himself helping

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Alumnus Award at the President’s Reception on May 31, 2020 at

Rising Seniors Test Perfect on College Entrance Exams

Four young men from the Jesuit Dallas Class of 2020 were recently recognized by the College Board and American College Testing for achieving perfect scores on the nation’s top college entrance exams. Senior William Nickols posted a 1600 on the SAT, while classmates William Carr, Collin Landry, and Antonio Marques (pictured left to right) each earned a top composite score of 36 on the ACT. While the actual number of students earning a composite total of 36 varies from year to year, approximately one-tenth of one percent of students who take the ACT achieve a top score. The ACT consists of tests in English, mathematics, reading and science. Each test is scored on a scale of 1-36, and a student’s composite score is the average of the four test scores. Among seniors in the class of 2020, roughly 2,800 out of 2.1 million students earned a composite score of 36 (0.13%).

Posting a 1600 on the SAT is even more rare, with PrepScholar’s latest report indicating that the elusive perfect total on the exam is achieved by roughly 0.0176% of all test-takers, or approximately 400 of the 2.2 million test takers.

“Jesuit Dallas continues to exceed the college readiness benchmarks put forth by the SAT and ACT,” shared Dr. Ben Kirby, Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Academic Support. “For the last three years, the senior class has averaged well over 1300 on their SAT and over 28 on each section of the ACT. While colleges look at many variables during their application processes, we are proud that our students have access to test preparation through intentional curricular design in courses across campus. Students, with exposure to Jesuit teachers, Jesuit courses, and their own hard work, have been able to improve their scores significantly between the first PSAT they take as a freshman to the SAT or ACT they take as a senior. Their commitment to becoming intellectually competent is impressive.”

Since 2015, nine Jesuit Dallas students have registered a top composite score on the ACT, although this class marks the first time that three students have achieved the feat in the same academic year. Seven Jesuit students have produced a perfect score on the SAT since 2012.

Jesuit Dallas Museum Hosts Retelling of “The Game of the Century” The Jesuit Dallas Museum (JDM) offered a unique look inside college football sports history at its latest exhibition, “Beyond the Big Shootout,” named after Mark S. McDonald’s critically-acclaimed novel of the same name. Wonderfully illustrated by award-winning cartoonist and Jesuit Dallas alumnus, Bill DeOre ’65, McDonald’s book details the epic 1969 gridiron battle between Arkansas and Texas, which was attended by President Nixon and covered by the national media from coast to coast. More than 2,000 patrons toured the exhibit between September and December, 2019.

Said McDonald, “Beyond the Big Shootout is a look back at the late Frank Broyles and the late Darrell Royal, two coaching legends, two friends that traveled together in the offseason, two powerful programs – mirror images of each other, forging ahead to a national championship. But the core message of the book is how that day shaped the lives of the players and how in many ways it shaped our own lives.” The tilt, which is sometimes referred to as the “Game of the Century,” saw the nationally-ranked No. 1 Longhorns rally from a 14–0 deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the No. 2 Razorbacks, 15–14.

Nationally-syndicated editorial cartoonist, Bill DeOre ’65, provided all of the illustrations in this 300-page look at the lead-up and aftermath of the 1969 college football national championship.

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It’s been 10 years, and we are tremendously grateful for our wonderfully supportive community, which has ensured a full field of 62 teams on two courses every year, and to our generous sponsors, who continue to deliver a tremendous player experience. Book your calendar for Monday, Oct. 12, 2020, when we begin our second decade hosting the “most fun you’ll ever have playing golf.”

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ONE FOR THE BOOKS Head football coach Brandon Hickman and the team’s leadership committee meet each summer to discuss the upcoming season and to select the team’s motto. Previous maxims have included “Be Uncommon,” “Tunnel Vision,” and “Respect the Team.”

The Jesuit Dallas football Class of 2020, however, had a far loftier goal in mind.

After a disappointing 2018 season concluded with a 58-44 loss to Plano East, the returning Rangers immediately began to focus on restoring the reputation of Jesuit Dallas football. The leadership committee decided that the motto that best encapsulated this urgency was “Leave a Legacy.”

What followed was one of the most successful seasons in the storied history of Jesuit football as the Rangers reached

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the University Interscholastic League (UIL) Regional Final for the first time following a

were placed on a collision course against perennial power Longview, the reigning

series of dramatic playoff victories.

UIL Division II-6A state champion. The

Injuries marred the team during an 0-2

had won 27 consecutive games and were

start, but the Rangers quickly reeled off impressive wins against Wylie (31-10), Plano West (38-3), and McKinney Boyd (40-21), before giving notice to the Metroplex with a stunning upset win at heavily-favored Prosper. Jesuit erupted for 20 unanswered points to start the game before ultimately securing a 41-14 win over the state-ranked Eagles. The Rangers were even over the final four games of the season while competing in the toughest district in the state, and

heavily-favored and nationally-ranked Lobos impressive in their opening-round win led

by Texas A&M prospect Haynes King, who entered the tilt ranked as one of the top quarterbacks in the nation.

Behind a pair of touchdowns by EJ Smith ’20, the Rangers jumped out to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter, leaving half of Kinkaide Stadium stunned while the Jesuit faithful roared.

Longview rallied with two touchdowns in the second quarter, but Jhalen Spicer ’20 made

qualified for the UIL 6A state playoffs.

the first of several seismic defensive plays

After upending Lakeview Centennial, 45-

into the second half with a one-point lead.

14 in the bi-district round, the Rangers

by blocking the extra point to send Jesuit

Senior all-purpose back EJ Smith ’20 was named to the Under Armour All-America Game, becoming the first Ranger to earn All-America honors since 2013. Capping his Jesuit career as one of the top offensive threats in program history, Smith totaled 3,076 rushing yards, 60 rushing touchdowns, 1,621 receiving yards and 19 receiving touchdowns in three years on the varsity. During Jesuit’s historic march in the 2019 state playoffs, he scored 11 of the team’s 15 offensive touchdowns.

The Jesuit Dallas senior drew national attention with his college decision to Stanford, which was broadcast live on ESPN2. He was joined by teammate Branson Hickman ’20, the all-state center who helped carve holes for Smith’s record-breaking output, and who signed his letter of intent to SMU.

Jesuit extended its slim advantage midway in the third on a 32-yard run by Smith, who later scored his fourth touchdown of the game 42 seconds into the final frame.

Longview scored with 8:36 remaining and, for the third time, attempted to tie the game with a two-point attempt. The Lobos were stopped by Ethan Lane ’20, whose goalline tackle denied the game-tying score.

Unfortunately for Longview, it would be its last chance.

The Rangers took the ball with 8:28 left on the clock and never gave it back, instead piecing together an incredible 16-play, 56-yard drive. Jesuit converted first downs on third-and-six, fourth-and-five and fourth-and-12 to keep the drive intact, with quarterback Rance Holman ’20 connecting with classmate Wyatt Garrett ’20 on both fourth down conversions.

In the UIL Regional Semifinal round, Jesuit faced off against Klein Collins at McLane

Stadium, the home of the Baylor Bears. The

to clinch the Rangers’ first-ever appearance in Texas football’s Elite Eight.

Rangers once again jumped out to an early

Despite a 38-28 loss to Spring Westfield

then followed up with a 95-yard reception and

following week in the UIL Regional Final,

lead as Smith scored on Jesuit’s first drive,

at the Houston Texans’ NRG Stadium the

score, the team’s longest play of the season.

Jesuit’s run garnered state-wide attention.

Klein Collins eventually rallied to take a 21-20

Southwest studio where they were deemed

lead with 5:50 remaining in the fourth quarter, but Jesuit pushed down the field once again for another dramatic, game-winning drive.

The team was invited to the FOX Sports the “Team of Destiny” by FSSW Anchor Ric Renner.

A nine-play, 75-yard drive was punctuated

Eight bi-district championships and three

by Smith, who put the Rangers ahead by

in the UIL. Fulfilling its pre-season pledge to

had one final attempt to tie the game with

an unprecedented level of state and national

defensive back Robert Fitzgerald ’22

program lore.

with an eight-yard plunge into the endzone

district titles marked Jesuit’s first 15 years

eight with 58 seconds remaining. Klein Collins

“Leave a Legacy,” the improbable run fueled

eight seconds on the clock, but sophomore

coverage that cemented the team’s place in

intercepted the pass attempt in the end zone

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Beginning with the Sons of Alums Breakfast on Tuesday and ending with Sunday’s Alumni Memorial Mass, Homecoming Week at Jesuit Dallas is unlike any other tradition on campus. Saturday (pictured here) marks the most event-packed day on the calendar, with Alumni & Family Day and the Homecoming Concert serving at the heart of the festivities. All told, over 2,000 friends and family help to make Jesuit Dallas Homecoming memorable each year.

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PL AN TO G IV E B AC K Making a lasting difference...

Admittedly skeptical of private school education, and completely unsure if Jesuit would be the right place, Mark Wester’s ’98 reticence as an eighth-grade student in Plano quickly morphed into a familiar story of brotherhood and belonging, and set him on a path that would keep Jesuit close to his heart and tied to his professional aspirations.

“I had a standing agreement with my parents that if Jesuit wasn’t a good fit or I didn’t like it that I could leave at the end of the semester,” recalled Wester.

“I knew within a week that I was going to stay. As my classmate, Jon Miller ’98, said at the time, “There is just something different about this place.”

Fast forward 21 years, and Wester still spends most of his time at 12345 Inwood Road. Inspired by his academic experience, and specifically how it cultivated his passion for history, for the last 15 years Wester has served as a teacher and director of the information commons. “All through college I knew I wanted to return to Jesuit to teach. It was a when, not an if. I’m so blessed to be able to teach here and I love seeing students ‘get it’ and make a learning connection.”

Wester first created a will as a requirement during his post-collegiate enlistment The Wester Family (left to right): Erin (3), Rachel, Ronin (8), Mark ’98, and Hazel (5).

in the United States Marine Corps, but recently adjusted his estate plan so that he and his family could include Jesuit Dallas as a beneficiary. “In the last few years, having a mortgage and three kids on what amounts to a single income made giving back to Jesuit a more complex issue for our family. I had been thinking about ways to contribute when I learned more about estate planning, and how I could impact future generations by leaving a percentage of my estate to the School.”

Wester isn’t the first faculty member or alumnus to join the St. Ignatius Legacy Society, but his commitment to Jesuit’s future is an inspiring testament to how the experience changes lives. “There is no place like Jesuit Dallas. It is a special school with special intent. Not only did I make some of the greatest friends in my life while at Jesuit, but I have seen it grow and improve in a number of ways.

My family is proud to help support the long-term stability of the School.”

To learn more about how you can secure Jesuit’s future, contact: John Sabine, Principal Gifts Officer 972-387-8700 x380 • jsabine@jesuitcp.org www.jesuitdallas.org/plannedgiving

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F O U N DAT I O N

Hoblitzelle Foundation Grants $250K for Theater Renovation Jesuit Dallas recently received a $250,000 grant from the

Hoblitzelle Foundation in support of its ambitious effort to fully

renovate its performance space for theater and film. The project revitalizes one of the most active and important spaces on the Jesuit Dallas campus.

The proposed redevelopment includes new house lighting, LED

robotics stage lights, sound system, revamped lobby area, and a

dedicated courtyard, which is intended to be used as a gathering space as well as a lecture area. The project addresses a critical need in a space that has been ill-equipped and in disrepair.

The performing arts have always been considered crucial in the development of a well-rounded education at Jesuit Dallas, and the program has enjoyed considerable growth since its very modest beginnings in 1942. Today’s program, which includes nearly 200 Jesuit Dallas students, has also been designed to

benefit young men and women from beyond Jesuit, as students from Ursuline Academy, The Hockaday School, Booker T. Washington High School, and others, regularly fill performing roles and partner with our students on filming projects.

Family Foundation Gift to Support Community Service Current parents Meredith and Ted Hovivian recently facilitated

a generous gift from the Charles and Anne S. Genuardi Family

Foundation to Jesuit Dallas with the purpose of advancing the efforts of the School’s service and justice program. The funds

will provide more students with the opportunity for meaningful experiences and grant flexibility for new programs.

The Foundation is based in King of Prussia, Pa., but is aware

of Jesuit’s extraordinary commitment to justice both locally and abroad. “The Trustees of the Foundation, particularly Father

Gasper Genuardi, want to join with you in improving the quality of life of the people whom you serve,” shared Vice President at PNC Financial Services Group, Katherine Byrne.

APRIL 30, 2020

6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

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The community service and social justice program at Jesuit Dallas is the first of its kind in the State of Texas, having its inaugural year in 1968. In 1973, it became one of the first programs in the nation to be incorporated into a school’s curriculum. Since then, it has expanded to become the largest independent high school community service department in the State, partnering

Benefitting the Jesuit Dallas

Museum and the Andrew Bark ’98 Memorial Scholarship

with over 300 outreach organizations, schools, hospitals, special education centers, elderly living facilities, language centers and environmental programs. In this regard, Jesuit Dallas is also a recognized leader among high schools nationally.

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Thanks to the wonderful generosity of Miki and Tom Melsheimer ’79, whose unsparing support has impacted the Jesuit Dallas community in numerous ways, Stage & Film is on the cusp of turning a once-remote corner of campus into a spirited hub of activity.

The Melsheimer family has made a lead gift to ensure a full renovation of the School’s theater and performance space, bringing the cutting edge of technology to the program and marking Jesuit as a champion for the performing arts.

Six months after first opening its doors in 1942, Jesuit Dallas (known then as Jesuit High School) performed its first stage production. The re-telling of William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night was a spectacle. The show was covered extensively in the student paper while in production, and the cast of 20 Jesuit actors – playing both the male and female roles – shared their talents in front of a reported audience of 800 family and friends. The success of that first show invigorated the fledgling program and was an affirmation that the performing arts were both crucial in the development of a wellrounded education and a vibrant contributor to the life of the Jesuit Dallas community.

Cultivated by passionate moderators and fueled by consistent student interest, the program has continued to evolve for over 75 years. Now known as Jesuit Dallas Stage & Film, a full curricular offering with courses in stagecraft, theater arts, directing for theater, and filmmaking support the more-than 170 students who actively participate in the program.

Performances are staged in what has been known as the Lecture Hall, a facility that was built in 1986 to house lectures for freshman biology. Over 30 years of use as a gathering

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space for meetings, band performances, and an auxiliary site for Mass, the facility has done a wonderful job of servicing the School, but the signs of wear had taken its toll. Chairs were missing; others on their last leg. Sound-dampening carpet was beginning to peel from the walls, and the room lacked professional lighting and acoustics. The only sound system was a portable unit borrowed from the band. The School has long had the reputation of emphasizing program over space, and stage & film, which has been as prominent as any extracurricular on campus, was a testament to that philosophy.

“The stage & film program has been something that we have followed for a long time,” shared Tom Melsheimer ’79. “I was in plays during my time as a student, and once did a film based on a fictional talk show called Inwood 2-Night that won an award in a state film competition. My wife, Miki, had been involved in drama both at the School and in her career, and the idea of creating a more accessible space for the students and community was something that really fit with our shared interests.”

Professionally known as Miki Bone, the mother of Jesuit alumni Jack ’11 and Jeff ’14, has worked in theater for over 30 years, including as managing director of Contemporary Theatre of Dallas and eight years as a member of the theater arts faculty at Ursuline Academy of Dallas. A Lifetime Institutional Member of the Texas Educational Theatre Association, one of her most recent projects, Division Avenue, premiered in NYC at the Midtown International Theatre Festival, and swept the awards with nine top honors.

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“I often marveled at the work of the Jesuit students. On

From the lobby area, patrons will be able to move directly

multiple occasions I have been so fascinated with how

into the theater or leisurely enjoy a newly constructed

innovative those boys were with set design that I would circulate it to my contacts in the professional community. I’ve had the good fortune of watching the program grow and have just been so impressed by the commitment to excellence.

Historically Jesuit has been known for having a great sports program, but one of the really nice things I discovered when our boys were there, is that Jesuit makes it possible for students to excel in so many different areas.”

Changes inside the performance space are already underway.

Within the last year, new theater-style seating was installed, the stage was expanded by 26 feet to accommodate more ambitious sets, and state-of-the-art intelligent lighting and sound has completely transformed the potential within the venue. The next steps in the renovation of the Melsheimer Family Theater will be just as functional, but will create a physical gateway into stage & film commensurate with the

outdoor courtyard. Designed to serve as a multi-purpose space, the courtyard will be accessible from the East and West breezeways. The plan for the refurbished courtyard is highlighted by a 40’x40’ gathering area covered by a vaulted glass atrium roofing system and a bubbling fountain as a grade-level amenity. Not only will the space become an attractive gathering point during intermissions of performances, but it will serve as an outdoor classroom during the school day, easily accommodating the average class size.

“Jesuit is without question one of the best investments we have ever made,” continued Tom. “In terms of our sons’ education as scholars and their formation as men of compassion, the experience at Jesuit is incredibly unique.”

“There is an empathy, and a real gain in emotional intelligence that I witnessed in my sons from their Jesuit education,” echoed Miki. “It’s hard to describe the way that the counselors,

program’s first-rate productions.

coaches, and teachers would recognize the goodness in your

The next step in the plan starts with a reimagining of the front

very grateful as a parent for that experience.”

of the house, converting what is currently a boardroom and restrooms into a beautiful new entrance area and lobby. The renovation will create a spacious gathering center over 60-feet wide. The lobby will include seating and display areas, ticket booth, coat and hat check, and a concession area, and will be augmented by contemporary lighting and flooring. A window wall will be installed on the North wall facing St. Rita Catholic School, bringing in an abundance of additional natural light.

The modified entryway will add a new and significant presence to the facility, and has been designed to display various art and memorabilia in replicating a professional theater entrance.

child, and how they would nurture their talents and interests. I’m

“We are such big fans of the performing arts, and I think that having the opportunity to support a first-class facility for live theater is empowering for the program and a great community builder, as it will bring people together,” surmised Tom. “I like that the School is not standing still in terms of its ambitions, and we are delighted to help in making possible something that will have such a positive impact. The theater is a wonderful place for us to address issues of our time and also to just come together and be entertained.”

Construction on the lobby and courtyard for the Melsheimer Family Theater is expected to begin in summer 2020.

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A M I N I S T RY OF PRESENCE A New Way Forward for Service and Justice at Jesuit Dallas

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In the spring of 1970, a group of students, faculty, and staff met in Chicago with other Jesuit high schools from around the country to develop a program of renewal in the secondary school apostolate. Three years later, community service at Jesuit Dallas became a graduation

focused on reaching out to Africans arriving in the U.S. and to those living in refugee camps in Kenya. Partnering with hundreds of organizations locally and abroad, our students ministered to all people in need – the poor, hungry, or homeless; the sick or injured; the handicapped;

requirement.

the elderly or infirmed; and the intellectually

The program grew spectacularly out of its

became so large, and the output so inspiring,

modest beginnings, and over time, emerged as one of the nation’s benchmark programs.

Community service soon found itself as a cornerstone in the educational ethos at Jesuit, with students and faculty contributing over 100,000 hours of combined service over the course of a single calendar year. It wasn’t just that Jesuit Dallas became the largest high school community service department in the State of Texas; but that it was at the forefront of

and academically challenged. The commitment that when Jesuit Dallas would attend events such as the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice in Washington, D.C., which it continues to do each

“One of the things that concerned Michael and I about our program was that the charitable volunteer work that started with our freshmen was happening without context,” said Perry.

“When Father Pedro Arupe first mentioned the phrase of being “men and women for and with others” in his 1973 speech to a group of Jesuit high school alumni in Valencia, Spain, most

Despite the volume of activity, the impact of

our students are experiencing is an emphasis

that work, and the reputation that the School has garnered, the program at Jesuit is in the midst of a paradigm shift in terms of how it views and performs service. Recently, and

Jesuit Dallas was the first high school in the

hours to creating a ministry of presence that

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the people they serve.

everyone gravitated to the for, which is both

under the direction of Rich Perry and Michael

of Jesuit Refugee Services, whose mission is

beneficial to our students, agency partners, and

fall, our students would take center stage.

supporting meaningful opportunities for change.

United States to sponsor an on-campus chapter

a new type of program, and one that is more

Reimer ’96, the focus has shifted from counting at its core is relationship-based. The change in mindset has led to the implementation of

understandable and noble. In this redesign, what on the with, because philosophically we asked the question, “How can I be for someone if I’m not with them first? How can I be an advocate because the for is the advocacy, but the with is fundamental. You have to start with the with.”

“In listening to a presentation about social justice education some years back, an arch of learning was mapped out that began with an

encounter, which allowed for the development of empathy and a deeper understanding of someone’s needs,” said Reimer. “The charitable work of our freshmen was happening without knowing or understanding who they were serving and without connecting relationally.

Because of the way things were structured, it also lessened the impact of those we were trying to serve while the tracking of hours in order to fulfill a graduation requirement became the

As juniors, the goal is for students to be able to better reflect on their relationships with the poor, vulnerable and marginalized, as well their understanding of the needs within our community to respond to Christ’s call to put love into action through charity. And by the time a Jesuit student graduates, he will have had the opportunity to understand more deeply the systems of oppression that deny others their basic human rights and developed a sense of compassion and

“The program really has grown dramatically,” said Reimer. “We are doing more impactful work as a school than we ever have and it’s reflected in the student culture. Sometimes in the past, the boys were just going out on the weekends to provide service and then typing up a report. It’s not that anymore. It’s more like, I have an army of student leaders who are eagerly leading 16-18 project sites every weekend.”

focus for many of our students.”

empathy for all victims of injustice.

Partnering with schools, hospitals, hospice

The shift of the program has needed to occur

“Our expectations and model are so different

care facilities, immigrant and refugee outreach

in steps, and each new class is now able to experience service and justice in a different way.

Juniors and seniors are still carrying on with the previous model, but for underclassmen, the approach is completely different. The options at the freshman level are all about the encounter, while sophomore students are able to go deeper in learning about the special needs that different people face, the challenges unique to their circumstance, how to better understand their livelihood and what we can do to make

because it is a transformative component for the student itself,” added Reimer. “It’s a civic model. It’s a good thing to go out and help your community but it’s so much more than that. In reading Father Arupe’s speech, it’s clear that our mission is to educate young people for justice.

It’s educating them in such a way that they are equipped and inspired to leverage their gifts and talents, and not for themselves, but for the world. That is the core of how Jesuit schools are different. It is a transformative concept to help

facilities, special education centers, elderly networks, language centers and environmental programs, Jesuit’s program is truly yearround. The number of summer programs has more than doubled, and through the Dallas Urban Plunge program and service immersion experiences in places such as Peru, Guatemala, and Mexico, our student’s impact touches many parts of the globe.

“We offer an example that is very true to our identity as a Jesuit school, and we are excited to

a real difference.

benefit all of society.”

be at the lead in shifting from a quantitative to a

“The core of this redesign is acknowledging

In some ways, the service structure is still familiar.

schools have expressed interest in moving

that our students are not doing less, but more,” continued Perry. “There is greater depth, commitment and a strong emphasis on social justice and spiritual formation. It truly is an innovative approach that not only allows for greater empathy, but which also enables our young men to more deeply experience themselves through these encounters.”

Every student is required to participate through all four of his years in order to graduate, and each Wednesday during the academic year, our seniors crisscross the metroplex working at 68 physical service sites. Another 40 agencies are regularly

qualitative experience,” concluded Perry. “Many toward a comparable model, which emphasizes the formation of the student of faith who informs his service and whose service informs his faith.

It’s an intersection and the sweet spot is faith and justice coming together.”

supported through the freshman and sophomore programs. And then there are the innumerable one-off projects that dot the calendar.

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GRANDPARENTS DAY It’s appropriate that Jesuit celebrates Grandparents Day each year around the Thanksgiving holiday. We are certainly thankful for our amazing grandparents and love being able to open up campus for them to explore with their Jesuit grandsons.

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Classnotes

1940s

Marvin Munchrath ’47 reported last year that his granddaughter, Arielle Garzotto, received her D.V.M. from LSU. Now he is happy to announce two more grandchildren have graduated— Conner Munchrath earned a

1950s

Rodger Koppa ’54 is teaching a course in industrial engineering at Texas A&M. Active in the College Station Noon Lions Club and the AARP Foundation TaxAide Program, he is also the lay worship leader at St. Thomas

business management degree

Episcopal Church.

from LSU and Wagner Pfeffer

Harold O’Brien ’54 and fellow

received a petroleum engineering degree from University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Only two grandchildren are still in college, both at ULL. Harrison Pfeffer is a senior in petr. engineering and Carter Munchrath is pursuing a degree in sports medicine.

doctor, Thomas Verdon, MD initiated the High Country Nuclear Medicine conference in Vail, Colo. in 1980. For the last 28 years, Harold and his wife, Ann, have run the conference which continues to attract experts in the field. This

Rudy Tovar ’64 and wife, Carolyn, were recently honored by the Mary Immaculate community for their leadership at Mary Immaculate School. Over a 15-year period, they provided leadership for 10 auctions, the school board, and the building of the Mary Immaculate gym, art room, and science lab. Dr. Tovar remains active in the Mary Immaculate community and looks forward to his 44th year with North Texas Ob-Gyn Associates and the delivery of his 9,000th baby.

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year marked the 40th conference

and enough is enough. I plan to

with plans to continue.

sleep late, walk every day and get

Tom McKeown ’56 is just doing what many folks his age are

ready for the final chapter in God’s book of my life.”

doing... playing golf and spoiling

John McGraw ’58 is happily

his grandkids!

retired, splitting his time between

Ross Interrante ’57 and wife,

New York and Connecticut.

Julie, have five grandchildren. Julie

Jack Sweeney ’58 and wife, Berit,

recently accepted the position of

are enjoying life and spending lots

Director of Compassionate Care

of time with the kids and grandkids.

at Joshua’s House Hospice for the Homeless in Sacramento. There are only seven in the country and this is the first in California.

Glenn Brill ’59 and his wife, Elaine, are excited to announce that their daughter is expecting twins and they finally completed

JohnPaul Jourard ’58 retired on

the restoration of their beach front

June 30, 2019 after 14 years at

property that was damaged by

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Hurricane Harvey. “It was a great

years in the hospitality industry. “I

2019, looking forward to 2020.”

will be 80 years old in four months

John Greathouse ’64 stopped for a quick photo on the streets of Northern Spain during his 500-mile hike of the Camino De Santiago (The Way of St. James).

This year also marks his 50th class reunion at West Point.

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Six graduates from the class of 2019 have fathers who were members of the class of 1989. L-R: Joseph and Philip Van Beek; Grant and Tom Delanoy; David and David Carroll Sr.; Joseph and Mike Schutz; Maxwell and Stuart Schutze; William and Mike Moran.

Dick Schaeffer ’59 and wife,

wracklineblog.com (A ‘wrack line’

Jim Harford ’63 continues his role

Professional Rodeo Association. “I

Rebecca, are living in Cuero, Texas,

is the line of debris left by the most

as a docent at the Strategic Air

still live in Hunt, Texas, and travel

and are the proud grandparents of

recent high tide on the beach).”

Command and Aerospace Museum

extensively with my work! Married

and is the director of the certified

47 years, three children and four

hazardous materials managers

grandchildren! Go Rangers!!!!”

17 grandchildren.

1960s

Jim Adams ’63 retired and moved to the Oregon coast, where he lives with his wife, Sue. “I maintain a blog

David Crane ’63 retired in 2011 and started building custom rifles full time. “I enjoy restoring antique

John Sharpton ’64 completed two

firearms and building modern

Bill Murphy ’63 is proud to report

years as Grand Knight of Council

hunting rifles using exotic wood. I

that his oldest grandson, Holden

14121, Knights of Columbus.

recently completed my 91st custom

Murphy, is on the rodeo team at

During his tenure, two consecutive

rifle which was a Pennsylvania

Sam Houston State University.

triple star awards were earned by

percussion rifle with 30 silver inlays.”

Holden was named Rookie of the

the council, effectively doubling the

Year in bull riding by the Cowboy

membership of the council.

of essays and general information:

Aby Thomas ’85 and wife, Betty, celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary this year.

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Midwest chapter of CHMMS.

Young alums from the 2018-19 Jesuit Dallas state championship hockey team on a fishing trip in Alaska with their alumni dads!

Back L-R: Billy Peppard ’90, Philip Van Beek ’89, and Michael Zang ’88. Front L-R: Chase Peppard ’20, Joseph Van Beek ’19 Nick Zang ’19 To submit a class note, please send an email to connect@jesuitcp.org.

Mike Schnitzius ’67 is delighted

forward to seeing everyone at our

to announce that his great-

50th Reunion next year.”

grandson Colton A. Wright was

Joe Casazza ’71 is teaching

born on June 2, 2019.

classes that focus on the

Mike Murphy ’69 enjoyed this

theological content of the early

summer with his two

plays of Shakespeare. “Now that

granddaughters, Olivia and Cora

I have retired from the Library of

Marshall.

Congress, I plan on moving to California next year.”

1970s

Jim Jenkins ’71 is proud to share his son, Taylor Jenkins, was named head coach of the Memphis

John Mitchell ’70 is in the midst of his “second act” as an entrepreneur.

“I teach the “Science of Success” at the University of Texas at Austin, a 12-minute-a-day mental technique I created.” He is also the mental coach for the athletic programs at the University of Texas.

Grizzlies in 2019. Before Memphis, he was the assistant coach with the Milwaukee Bucks.

Bill Strobel ’71 is overjoyed that he has a new granddaughter named Mabry Kate, born in Denver this past May. Francisco Escobar ’72 is marking 2019 as the 50th anniversary

John Neuhoff ’70 became “of counsel” to 1983 Jesuit grad Daniel Clancy’s firm handling personal injury and civil litigation matters.

Roland Tovar ’70 has been “happily married to wife, Zoya, for 43 years. I recently worked on the Jesuit Phonathon with fellow 1970 classmates, John Cordova, Rich Hendler and Cave Johnson. Look

of the first of four Escobar men graduating from Jesuit Dallas.

Javier ’69, Federico ’70, Pablo ’71, and Francisco ’72 is the only time four brothers have attended and graduated in four consecutive years.

Chris Herndon ’85, a war veteran who deployed with the U.S. Army in 1990 during Desert Storm, reflected on his 14 years of military service and what it means to be from the Lone Star state in a profile for The Texan Magazine. granddaughter Coraline Rae

Perfect Game to Hutto, Texas.

Higgins. Born May 30, 2019,

Now, the company is relocating

weighing 6 lbs., 7 oz., the proud

to Texas. Founded in 1995,

parents are Simon’s daughter,

Perfect Game USA is devoted to

Janessa Rae and son-in-law

furthering the development and

Kenneth Higgins. Simon has plans

career of talented high school

to retire from AT&T next year after

baseball players and has grown

22 years.

to become the preeminent host of

Dan DeMarco ’74 “enjoyed seeing everyone at our 45th reunion!”

Brent Longnecker ’74 thought “the

“Javier, Sr. was also educated by the

45th reunion was wonderful!”

Jesuits in Mexico City in the 30s!”

Patrick Lynch ’75 and associate,

Simon Aguilar ’73 is pleased

Kelly Loessin of Core 35 Realty in

to announce the birth of

New Braunfels, Texas, introduced

amateur baseball events across the country.

Jim Hairston ’79 celebrates the marriage of James Hairston Jr. ’11 to Deidre Huffines and daughter, Mary Alice. “Enjoying five grandchildren and still running the business.”

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OLYMPIC DREAMS Tom Scott ’08 Eyes Tokyo 2020 With karate set to make its Olympic debut in Tokyo in 2020, Jesuit Dallas alumnus Tom Scott ’08 is seeking to make history as a member of the U.S. Olympic Team. The first American to be ranked No. 1 in the world according to the World Karate Federation, Scott delivered a sensational performance on the final day of the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru, en route to a Gold medal.

Scott is one of the most decorated karateka’s in the history of the United States.

A 15-time national champion and six-time Pan American Gold medalist, he has been named USA Karate Male Athlete of the Year on five separate occasions.

At the 2019 Pan American Games, Scott replicated the heroics from his Gold-medal performance at the 2015 Games in Toronto by defeating Hernani Verissimo of Brazil in the final.

“I love Games events with Team USA. The atmosphere is incredible and I seem to thrive off of the energy of the other sports and the world coming together. The thought of being a part of history and having the opportunity to represent the United States in the Olympics is humbling.”

The United States doesn’t have a particularly remarkable history of success in traditional karate competition on the international stage, but Scott is hoping to change that, as he is currently ranked No. 6 in the world rankings and the only American in the top 100. Scott competes in the 75kg weight class and only 10 fighters per weight division will qualify for the Tokyo Games. Qualifiers for the 2020 Summer Olympic Games will be officially announced in May. “I enjoy setting big goals for myself, my country and my sport. It can be difficult sometimes to stay focused with Olympic pressures, but I am reminded that I got to where I am by enjoying my sport and making God smile. I hope that by continuing to focus on that, He will put me where I need to be.”

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Steve Long ’82 and Connor Menke ’21 participated in their PADI Open Water Diver certification at The SCUBA Ranch in Terrell, Texas. They were part of a larger group earning their certification and just happened to find out they were both part of the Jesuit Dallas family. Long is happy to announce they both passed with flying colors. “Blue and gold, of course.”

Mike Geisler ’81 (L) and John Hamer ’88 were surprised to meet each other in the Advance Management Development Program at Harvard. There were just over 40 students in the class and over half of them came from outside the country. “Remarkably,” says Geisler, “four were Texans and one was another graduate of Jesuit Dallas.

The connections keep growing!”

Tom Melsheimer ’79, Dallas

grandson, Hunter Lee Dickerson

Managing Partner at Winston

born March 18, 2019.

& Strawn LLP, was recently featured on Lawdragon’s “Lawyer Limelight” series and profiled in D Magazine amidst his extensive and award-winning career as a federal prosecutor and trial lawyer.

1980s

Mike Henry ’80 is a year into his start-up, “experiencing all the highs and lows of being an entrepreneur. It would have been less traumatic if I’d done this in my 20s. LOL. Love and miss my Jesuit family.”

Tim Mayo ’80 joined the math faculty of Western Nevada College and was honored with the 2018-19 Faculty of the Year Award from Associated Students of Western Nevada.

Kevin Shea ’80 is happy to announce the birth of his

Larry Gallaway ’82 and wife, Helene are officially emptynesters. Daughter, Annika, is off to Macalester College in St. Paul, Minn. and son, Ryan, is officially “off the payroll” working as an R&D software engineer at Keysight Technologies in Colorado Springs, Co. “Now we have two “cool” places to visit when it gets too hot in the Houston area!”

After spending 32 years in the wealth management business at large national wirehouses, Don Bailey ’83 launched his own firm, Twin Oaks Wealth Partners, in September of this year.

Steve Couch ’83 has been “happily married for 28 years.

Our oldest daughter is gainfully employed in Wisconsin; oldest son is heading to med school next year; and our youngest is a sophomore at Oklahoma State University. Life is great!”

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Members of the Jesuit Dallas Class of 1983 took part in the 39th annual survival trip at the Flying J Ranch in Stonewall County, Texas.

Pictured (left to right) in front: Fritz Duda and Mike Pedevilla; middle: Steve Martter, friend Ken Dice, Frank Parigi, Joe Cox, and friends Pat McCauley and Blake Norrid; back: Michael Regan and Mike Savage.

John Comstock ’99, a survivor of the devastating Texas A&M bonfire collapse that left 12 people dead and 27 paralyzed, is featured in the new documentary film, The 13th Man, which premiered in cinemas in November, 20 years following the horrific accident. According to an interview with CBS in Austin, John was the final person pulled from the stack, and around the site, a huge crowd had gathered, hoping and praying. “One of the firemen said to me, ‘Go ahead and give them a thumbs up so they know you’re OK.’ And I gave a thumbs up and I heard this giant ovation of cheers.”

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Sullivan “Sully” McCormick, S.J. ’11 (pictured front, third from left) with his fellow novices in the Central and Southern Province. Sully took his First Vows on Aug. 10, 2019 in Grand Cocteau, La.

Scott Bristol ’90 with his sons, Cameron ’19 and Mason ’21, in front of the St. Ignatius of Loyola statue at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome.

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It’s puppy love for David Ho ’01 and wife, Ellen. The couple lives in Richardson with their dogs, Duncan and Donut.

After 18 months as senior editor,

at The University of Oklahoma. My

Marc Masferrer ’85 was promoted

younger three daughters Megan,

to president and editor of the

Vivienne and Audrey attend St. Rita

Bradenton Herald and Bradenton.com,

Catholic School in the 8th, 5th and

in Bradenton, Fla. Marc, who

4th grades.”

previously worked at newspapers in Texas, Colorado and Maryland, has been an editor at the Herald since July 2005.

David Greenwald ’86 is still translating and teaching English and German in Slovenia. He has been doing it for most of the last 20 years.

Jeff Applewhite ’87 and 18 colleagues have started a new practice, Urology Partners of North Texas.

Mike Martinez ’87 is now working for Geico. “I enjoy living in Uptown and enjoy the Uptown night life.

Serve on several boards, support the SMU Mustangs, make a

Greg Land ’86 is an audit partner

mean margarita and help the less

with KPMG LLP and 2020 marks

fortunate as much as possible.”

his 28th anniversary with the Firm. “My oldest daughter Emily graduated from Ursuline Academy in 2019 and presently is a freshman

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1990s

Paul Betancourt ’91 has been promoted to managing director of Capitol Wealth Strategies.

After 13 years with Bank of America, Justin Long ’93 has started his own oil and gas

for Deep Ellum Art Company, Sundown at Granada and has his own booking and promotions agency. Find him at www. time2flymusic.com.

Rich Percaccio ’94 is happy to have a “happy, healthy, easy, beautiful little girl in our lives. Welcome Kathryn “Katy” Ann Percaccio!

consulting business. “I just

Lantry Houillion ’95 wants

concluded my first year of self-

everyone to know he has opened

employment. All is going well.”

a Farmers insurance agency in

Ben Bonner ’94 has two boys,

Allen, Texas.

Ben Jr. (13) and Bradley (11), that

Nick DiCapua ’96 relinquished

play club soccer for Solar Dallas

command of the 354th Fighter

and want to play collegiate soccer

Squadron at Davis-Monthan Air

in the future.

Force Base to attend Air War

Mike Kervin ’94 was married last fall to Cynthia Holloway. He works

from the alumni director

College.

Class Notes continued on page 37

Classmates David Anderson ’09 (L) and Reggie Foxworth ’09 started the gourmet potpie and artisanal popup, Pots & Jars, in 2017, and the enterprising duo has accrued widespread acclaim for their tasty and innovative creations. Pots & Jars was recently highlighted in D Magazine by the founder of the World Food Championships as a top pick ahead of this year’s event.

Future alumni Trevlan McGregor ’20 (L) and Ryan Lee ’21 embrace their first taste of Phonathon with lifetime Jebbie Sean McMullen ’96.

Greetings, my fellow alumni, I hope 2020 has started off wonderfully for you all! At a recent advancement conference in Florida, we were asked to share what makes Homecoming at Jesuit Dallas so successful. While the simple reality is that it’s a lot of hard work being done by a lot of dedicated individuals—our alumni volunteers are amazing!—the philosophy behind this week and the pillars of Honor, Celebrate, and Remember is what has fueled our success.

Honor: One of the highlights of Homecoming Week is the celebration of the year’s Distinguished Alumnus, which was awarded most-deservedly in 2019 to Dr. Christopher Madden ’84. Gathering with past Distinguished Alumni at a formal dinner, it was amazing to see such an impressive group of men in one place; graduates who have made a huge difference in the lives of our students, and who exemplify what it means to be a man for and with others.

We are so proud!

Celebrate: Our colleagues were amazed by our annual attendance during Homecoming Week. Through reunions, Alumni & Family Day, the Homecoming Concert, Sons of Alums Breakfast, and the Alumni Memorial Mass, we do a lot of celebrating, and have a lot for which to be grateful. It’s during this week that it becomes obvious that Jesuit is a true brotherhood and that alumni choose to make Homecoming a priority. They are coming home to a place they remember fondly and a place that so many attribute to their success in life. We don’t ever take that for granted!

Remember: While Homecoming Week is generally a happy time full of laughter and trips down memory lane, it is also a great point for reflection. It is natural to look around and see what has changed, and more importantly, who we are missing that made our Jesuit experience so fulfilling. Fittingly, we conclude each Homecoming with our annual Alumni Memorial Mass. This is a very special Mass, and we are incredibly thankful for all those who attend each year, as every deceased alum is remembered by name.

Thank you to everyone who makes Jesuit Dallas a priority! Please know how grateful we are for all of you and for the love and care you show one another as well as your alma mater. We look forward to welcoming you all back to HOMEcoming next fall!

Together we will continue to do amazing things!

Myles Kelley, S.J. ’10 (pictured third from left) taking First Vows in the Jesuits West Province on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019 at Sacred Heart Chapel at Loyola Marymount University.

Sean McMullen ’96 Director of Alumni Relations smcmullen@jesuitcp.org

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New Arrivals DAUGHTERS Kathryn Ann to Lauren and Rich Percaccio ’94 Townes Elizabeth to Natalie and Tripper Trippet ’98 Hollis Dean to Kayla and Cribb Altman ’00 Daisy Mae to Ragan and Myers Hurt ’00 Karen Cecilia to Hilary and Ian Galbraith ’02 Claire Sawyer to Emily and Dennis Kelly ’02 Posey to Kim and Austin McDaniel ’02 Elizabeth Anne to Katherine and Jim Neuhoff ’02 Charlotte Bibiana to Daniela and Matt Upton ’02 Stella Thu to Huyen and Jonnie Lee ’06 Claire to Jessica and Kurt Swafford ’07 Harriet “Hattie” Claire to Rebecca and John Teresi ’07 Evelyn Jade to Jessica and John Jeffrey Jones ’08 Avery Jean to Amanda and Austin Winstel ’10 Charlie Anne to Amanda and Michael Johnson ’11 Sowilla Ann to Katelyn and Ryan Terry ’13

SONS Jonah Riker to Adrienne and Brian Nelson ’96 Henry Theodore to Samantha and Trey Seley ’00 Walter Charles to Samantha and Trey Seley ’00 Arturo B. to Nicki and Nnana Awa ’04 Parker Michael to Rachel and Ryan Beaupre ’04 John Patrick to Stephanie and Mike Haggerty ’04 Parker John to Sarah and Philip Rothermel ’04 William “Ives” to Virginia and C.J. Ryan ’04 Daniel Perry to Mia and Joe Doyle ’08 Declan to Valerie and Kevin Watson ’09

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Evan Ratcliff ’00 and Brian Costanza ’00 won first place in the Alumni BBQ Ribs Cook-Off at homecoming. Above, Brian accepts the award from Alumni Director, Sean McMullen ’96.

Continued from page 35 Lee Mason ’99 moved back to North Texas and is excited to be close to family and friends. “Please drop us a line if you are in the neighborhood.”

honor a teacher whose life and work demonstrates strong integration of the Ursuline mission. Last year, Jeff completed his third year as history teacher and head swimming coach.

Dennis Kelly ’02 and wife Emily,

2000s

welcomed their second child, Claire

Ben Lee ’00 is a licensed real estate

See photo on page 36.

agent in the Lakewood office of the

Neal Wilkinson ’02 is teaching

Dave Perry-Miller group.

Trey Seley ’00 and wife Samantha, welcomed twin sons Henry and

Sawyer Kelly into the world on Aug. 18, 2019. Their oldest, John Dennis Kelly, was born on Jan. 2, 2018.

physical education in the San Francisco Bay area. He is still planning on winning the 2020 World

Walter on March 8, 2019.

Series of Poker Main Event.

Ray Albers ’01 is now the regional

Ryan Beaupre ’04, his wife Rachel

manager for NetWorth Realty of Dallas.

Patrick Bulger ’01 is studying at Syracuse University for his MBA in finance and MS in business analytics.

Jeff Girard ’01 was named Teacher of the Year and the recipient of the 2019 Hal and Joann Tehan Award at Ursuline Academy of Dallas. The Teacher of the Year award is given to someone who serves as a role model for students and exhibits 21st century learning skills and

and their son Ryan Jr., welcomed their son and brother, Parker Michael Beaupré on October 4, 2019. See photo on page 36.

Geoff Rhatican ’04 was married this summer to the former Shannon Malloy (Bowdoin ’12) in Boothbay Harbor, Maine with some Jesuit Dallas alums in attendance, including groomsmen Andy Staron ’04, Brian Case ’04, and Patrick Rhatican ’09.

See photo on page 41.

teaching tools. The Tehan Award was established by Hal Tehan to To submit a class note, please send an email to connect@jesuitcp.org.

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NO MATTER WHERE YOU LIVE, JESUIT WILL ALWAYS BE HOME!

Our alumni are our greatest blessing, and future generations need your help.

As of Feb. 11, 2020, 1,860 donors have generously contributed $933,257

this year to provide need-based financial aid for underserved families in our

Your support is inspiring!

So Many Miles…

This Year’s Furthest Gifts to Phonathon Guangdong, China

8,060

Taipei City, Taiwan

7,707

London, England

4,745

Anchorage, Alaska

3,896

Waikoloa, Hawaii

3,709

Atenas, Alejuela, Costa Rica

2,503

Vancouver, British Columbia

2,225

University Place, Wash.

2,107

Mill Creek, Wash.

2,102

Bothell, Wash.

2,094

Thank you! The Cornerstone Society is an association of Jesuit Dallas alumni leaders committed to making an extraordinary impact in the future of their alma mater, and 31 alumni have already made a commitment that immediately strengthens Jesuit’s ability to eliminate the financial barriers for deserving young men.

The support of Cornerstone Society members has shaped our beloved school and bolstered our capacity to provide the best academic, social, and spiritual formation for future generations of Jesuit students. We are incredibly thankful for their generosity!

Membership into the Cornerstone Society continues to grow, and a complete list of donors will be included in the 2020 Impact Report.

www.jesuitdallas.org/cornerstone

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Call nights ran from Nov. 10-14, but Phonathon continues all year! It’s never too late and every dollar counts!

A Conversation with Louis Ruggiere ’75

Louis Ruggiere moved to Dallas in the summer of 1973. Hesitant to attend Jesuit as a junior after two disappointing years at a private school in Florida, his experience is an affirmation of the difference our administration, faculty and staff works to cultivate in each of the young men entrusted to our care. Despite living overseas in Taiwan, Ruggiere and his family have kept Jesuit Dallas close to their hearts and have continued to financially support the mission since Louis graduated nearly 45 years ago.

How would you describe your experience as a student?

The teachers exhibited a unique level of passion for their profession. I worked hard and learned a lot. My fondest academic memory was the compassion and empathy my teachers demonstrated when I returned from a four week absence due to Mononucleosis.

With their help and guidance, I was able to complete all my Fall courses by February, make Honor Roll and graduate with my class. Another special memory was my time on the swim team. We practiced at The University of Dallas and Hockaday pools, so seeing the announcement for the new natatorium is truly awe inspiring.

How did Jesuit prepare you for life beyond high school?

Jesuit helped shape my values, academic work ethic and instilled a healthy sense of competitiveness. Excelling academically was “cool” and we worked hard, developed interests to complement our academic focus and developed a strong camaraderie with our classmates and teachers. Everything I learned at Jesuit prepared me for success in college.

Your alumni giving record is inspiring. What fueled the commitment to your alma mater beginning at such a young age?

I have prioritized giving back to Jesuit since graduation and always direct my annual gift to help someone in financial need. Having seen the impact of economic hard times on someone’s future, giving as an alumnus is a rewarding pay-it-forward gesture.

Living abroad would be an easy excuse for most people to not make an annual gift, but despite your worldly travels you never forget Jesuit. Why has the School remained important to you?

Living overseas, in my case for half of my 35-year career, forces you to reflect on special memories from home. Thinking about family, friends, educational and work experiences helps one to draw upon what is familiar.

You’ve lived in Budapest, Montevideo, Madrid, and now Taipei. Do you plan on staying abroad?

How can we do a better job of communicating with our global alumni?

Having retired five years ago, the pull to return to the U.S. is becoming stronger as our two daughters establish their adult lives in the Pacific Northwest. Through the Jesuit Today and other communications, I’ve found it easy to stay connected, and always look forward to a tour when I’m lucky enough to get back on campus!

*Since interviewing Louis, his daughter, Sarah, sustained significant injuries when she was hit by a drunk driver while walking in Portland, Ore. Julia and Louis are grateful for all the prayers, words of support and well wishes they have received from the Jesuit community and from friends throughout the world. Please continue to join the family in spirit and prayer for Sarah’s continued recovery.

Change a young man’s life. Give Today!

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Venmo

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After graduation, Preston Paine ’11 played football at Tulane, earned his business degree and moved back to Dallas to work for a restaurant development and management company. It didn’t take him long to realize his passion was in the kitchen, so he left his corporate job and is now a chef at Three Michelin Star and former No.1 restaurant in the world, Eleven Madison Park in New York.

Continued from page 37 Philip Rothermel ’04 and wife Sarah welcomed Parker John Rothermel to their family. Born Oct. 22, 2019, he weighed 5lbs., 2 oz.

is in software sales and Caitlin is a professional counselor in private practice in Austin where they continue to reside. See photo on page 41.

“We are happy and thankful for the

Kevin Cosgrove ’08 married

many blessings in our family!” See

Madeline Taylor at the Nasher

photo on page 36.

Sculpture Center in Dallas. Jesuit

Ryan Monahan ’06 and Lauren Michelle Baggett (Coppell ’07) are happy to announce their marriage on June 1, 2019. The couple resides in Plano, Texas. See photo on page 41.

Jonathan Razack ’07 served as an Army Ranger Officer for eight years and has now returned to Dallas. “I look forward to seeing some Ranger football!”

Andrew Young ’07 and Caitlin Oliver of The Woodlands were married in an outdoor ceremony

alums in attendance included Sean Gavin ’00, Zach Walker ’08, Stephen Schoettmer ’08, Jake Wyand ’08, Taylor Ryan ’08, Brian Wilder ’08, and Kyle Meinhardt ’08.

Kevin is vice president for the Transaction Specialist Group at Stream Realty Partners. Madeline is a physical therapist, DPT at ATI Physical Therapy. They will be taking a honeymoon to Italy next spring. In their free time, they enjoy traveling and being outdoors with their two dogs, Ellie and Margot. Their home is in San Antonio. See photo on

at Pecan Springs Ranch in Austin,

page 41.

Texas. Brother of the groom, Derek

Taylor Ryan ’08 and Katherine

Young ’05, was best man. Katie Rother of Dallas was maid of honor.

The bride and groom are graduates of St. Edward’s University. Andrew

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Elizabeth Leavey (UA ’10) were married on June 29, 2019. See photo on page 41.

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Weddings

Cynthia Holloway to Mike Kervin ’94 Nicki Valladarez to Nnana Awa ’04 Shannon Malloy to Geoff Rhatican ’04 Lauren Michelle Baggett to Ryan Monahan ’06 Susan to Alex Rinaldi ’07 Caitlin Oliver to Andrew Young ’07 Madeline Taylor to Kevin Cosgrove ’08 Katherine Elizabeth Leavey (UA ’10) to Taylor Ryan ’08 Christie to Blake Armstrong ’09 Brittany to R.J. Shannon ’10 Amanda to Austin Winstel ’10 Haleigh Barnes (UA ’11) to Richie Sapp ’11 Deidre Huffines to James Hairston ’11 Michelle Luberto to Barrett Granger ’14

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Thanks to the 4’s and 9’s for celebrating their reunion with us at Homecoming. 0’s and 5’s, 2020 is your year. Don’t miss the pic!

Book your calendar for Nov. 6, 2020.

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Continued from page 40 Chris Ackels ’09 was announced as the new head coach of baseball at Loyola Academy in Wilmette, Ill. Also, an English teacher at Loyola, he makes time to work as an emcee/in-game host for the Chicago White Sox. J.C. Arrieta ’09 has been accepted into the cardiology fellowship program at the University of Buffalo, which starts immediately

Dave Arrigo

after his internal medicine residency at the Hofstra/Northwell

sweetheart, Haleigh Barnes (UA ’11) were married last spring in California. The ceremony was held at St. James Catholic Church with the reception following at La Venta Inn where many Jesuit and Ursuline alumni were guests and part of the wedding party. “I was thankful to be able to share such a special day with family and lifelong friends.” See photo on page 41.

Oscar Ibezim ’09 is a database

Nick Ackels ’12 is a senior sales

administrator for Lockheed Martin

consultant for the Dallas Cowboys

and is working on his graduate

selling premium seating and suites.

Southern Methodist University.

“Making connections with people while sharing my technical knowledge makes me truly feel I am making a difference in protecting our country.”

JOSH BELL ’11 AND KYLE MULLER ’16

Richie Sapp ’11 and his high school

program is completed.

degree in systems engineering at

Danny Parker

2010s

Tanner Lastelick ’13 graduated from Texas A&M at Corpus Christi with a business degree and is now working with Weichert Realtors and residing in Corpus Christi.

Ryan Terry ’13 and wife, Katelyn, had their first baby, Sowilla Ann Terry on Oct 22, 2019. She weighed 6lbs., 13oz. See photo on page 36.

Jesuit Dallas alumni Josh Bell and Kyle Muller have been named to the Texas High School Baseball (THSB) All-Decade Team following outstanding careers that advanced the Rangers to the top of the national stage.

Bell’s high school career included numerous all-district and regional awards but was punctuated by a stellar senior campaign that earned the slugger a spot on the USA Today All-USA High School baseball team along with Gatorade Texas Player of the Year honors.

After being deemed the nation’s top corner outfielder eligible for the 2011 draft by Baseball America, Bell was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates and earned his call up to the big leagues on July 8, 2016 against the Chicago Cubs. In 2019, he was selected to the National League All-Star team. Through his first four seasons in the majors, Bell has appeared in 495 games and has a .265 career batting average, a .477 slugging percentage and has averaged 26 home runs per year.

Muller finished his Jesuit Dallas career earning consensus National Player of the Year honors from Baseball America, Gatorade, Louisville Slugger and MaxPreps. The 2016 Dallas Morning News Area Player of the Year, Muller set a national record during the season with 24 consecutive strikeouts over a two-game span.

Drafted by Atlanta in the 2016 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft, Muller concluded the 2019 season at the AA level with the Mississippi Braves, and is currently ranked as the No. 4 prospect in the Atlanta organization.

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Evan Jackson ’17 was elected Junior Grand Vice Polemarch of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, the highest office any undergraduate member can hold. Kappa Alpha Psi is comprised of undergraduate and alumni chapters on major campuses and cities throughout the globe with the specific goal of encouraging honorable achievement in every field of human endeavor.

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2019 classmates, David Reichert (R), U.S. Naval Academy, and Collin Kenny, U.S. Air Force ROTC and student at Notre Dame, met at the Navy vs. Notre Dame football game in Southbend, Ind.

Hugh Hayden ’02, who is a rising star in the global art community, celebrated the opening of his first museum solo exhibition at Princeton Art Museum on Jan. 18, 2020. His exhibit, “Creation Myths,” reimagined the domestic spaces of the historically-preserved Bainbridge House, which dates to 1766, through meticulously constructed surrealistic sculptures. On March 10 of this year, Hayden will open his first solo exhibition in London at the Lisson Gallery.

Gregory Willis ’19, enjoying France (and showing his Jesuit pride) while studying abroad in Italy.

Barrett Granger ’14 married Michelle Luberto in Michigan. They met at Georgetown University and got engaged just after graduating in 2018. “I started a new job as a research associate with Korn Ferry in the executive search industry. We are now enjoying married life in the Washington, D.C. area.” See photo on page 41.

Edward Talatala ’15 graduated from Loyola Marymount University magna cum laude with his degree in biology. He is now at Meharry Medical school in Tennessee.

Mabeth Diaz ’16 is now 21 years old and a graduate of Creighton University.

Trevor Lastelick ’16 is attending Texas A&M at Corpus Christi studying computer science.

Jared Jowdy ’17 was sworn into the United States Army and will serve four years of active duty and four years in the Army Reserve.

Konstantino Velis ’18 is a sophomore majoring in sports management at the University of Texas at Austin.

Matthew Johnson ’19 was honored as one of two recipients of the 2019 Future Men of Action award at the Southwest Jewish Congress annual celebration honoring inspiring women and men of action, and

Andrew Minigutti ’86 (orange jersey) is playing soccer in a league with Pat Mitchell ’86, Mike Vance ’86, Reilly Minigutti ’17, Ross Ageo Minigutti ’14, and Matt Reilly ’17. “Men for Others across a generation.”

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IN MEMORIAM o u r

p ra y e r s

Eugene James Bauer Jr. ’46

Gene Bauer Jr. was born in Dallas on July 21, 1929, and at the age of 90, passed away on Sept. 14, 2019. Gene is survived by his wife, Margaret; five sons and seven grandchildren.

Gene served in the Air National Guard as well as the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers during the Korean War. He was the first Dallas recipient of the Boy Scout Ad Altare Dei medal and a retiree of Southwestern Bell.

Donald E. Marquis ’46

Donald Marquis passed away June 10, 2019.

He attended Holy Trinity elementary school and after graduating from Jesuit High School, earned a BBA from Southern Methodist University where he was initiated into the Kappa Alpha Order. He served as secretary and treasurer of the Kappa Alpha Dallas Alumni Chapter for several years. He was a member of the Park Cities Rotary Club with twenty years of perfect attendance, and the editor of the weekly publication. Donald was a Paul Harris Fellow as well as a member of the Park Cities Rotary Foundation. Don served in the Naval Air Reserve for two years during the Korean Police Action. He is survived by his wife, Betty; and two stepsons.

Joseph Holmes Flaig Jr. ’48

Joseph Flaig passed away May 29, 2019.

He attended Notre Dame University, later transferring to University of Texas at Austin, where he was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity, earning a BBA and an MBA. Joe served in the U.S. Air Force, then returned to Dallas and joined his father in the cottonseed-oil business. Joe was a member of the Terpsichorean Club and served as the 1959 Idlewild Club president. A gentleman in every way, with a smile and a twinkle in his eye, he will be sincerely missed by all. Joe is survived by his wife, Frances Ilene Martin; two children; and three grandchildren.

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a n d

c o n d o l e n c e s

George E. Hafertepe ’48

George Hafertepe was born on April 11, 1929 and passed away on Oct. 12, 2019. He was a resident of Texas at the time of his passing. After graduating from Jesuit High School, George served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Korea from 1951 to January 1953. He was in the Army Reserves until October 1956.

John Hugh Malone Jr ’49

John Malone, passed away at the age of 87 on Sept. 26, 2019 in Flower Mound, Texas. He was a born and bred Dallas man who held great pride in his Texas roots. John received his bachelor’s degree in psychology from The University of Texas at Austin after serving our country in the Navy as a corpsman. John is survived by wife, Maureen; and nine children. Although John enjoyed a successful career in the chemical industry, his greatest achievement was the family and friends that he walked with through life.

Louis Dan O’Hearn ’51

Dan O’Hearn was born in Dallas in 1933 and passed away Jan. 3, 2019. After graduating from Jesuit High School, he spent a year in Germany with the U.S. Army. He attended Southern Methodist University, received a degree in civil engineering and worked for his entire career in the pre-stressed concrete industry, mainly with Texas Industries and Atlanta Structural Engineering in Georgia. Dan married Ann in 1958 and together had five children and four grandchildren.

Frank Fenton Coughlin ’52

Deacon Frank Coughlin, who served three Atlanta parishes, died Sept. 3, 2019. He was 84 years old. After graduating from St. Mary’s University, he joined the Navy and attended Officer Candidate School where he went on to serve as a naval aviator. After his time in the Navy, Deacon Coughlin was hired by Procter & Gamble where he enjoyed a 31-year career. He was ordained a permanent deacon in 1987. He loved to play golf, and cheer for Notre Dame but most of all loved his wife and family. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; two children; and three grandchildren.

Charles John Turner ’52

Charles Turner passed away on May 11, 2019.

Born in Dallas, he grew up on Mockingbird Lane.

Charlie entered the University of Texas at age 16 and became a member of Phi Gamma Delta. He was a music aficionado, car enthusiast, and was exceptional at many games, including golf, bowling, billiards, and cards. He left Texas shortly after graduation and worked primarily in sales. He returned to Dallas 35 years ago and worked for Red Bird Ford in Duncanville, first in sales, and for several years as a rental manager. He is survived by his wife, Sheral Jackson-Turner.

David A. Konderla ’53

On May 12, 2019, David Konderla entered into eternal rest with our Lord Jesus Christ. David grew up the fourth of seven siblings in Seagoville, Texas. After high school, David worked three jobs to put himself through college at Texas A&M University where he graduated with a BA in business management. While attending Texas A&M, David met Ann Louise Hoffman. They married, settled in Bryan, Texas, and raised 12 children. He had a 38-year career with Washington National Insurance Company, which included a five-year stint in Corpus Christi and 10 years in Greenville. After his retirement, he and Ann moved back to Bryan. David was a wonderful example of a Catholic, husband,

father, grandfather, and friend. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ann. David is survived by his children and grandchildren.

John N. Wolcott ’53

Capt. John N. Wolcott, USN (Ret.) of Scottsdale, Arizona passed away peacefully on May 29, 2019. Born in Dallas, he earned his BBA from Southern Methodist University, and his MBA from Michigan State University. He served more than 23 years in the U.S. Navy ending his career as Deputy Commander at Supply Systems Command. Commendations during his Naval service include the Legion of Merit, the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Navy Commendation Medal with Gold Star, and the Navy Achievement Medal. John later served more than 16 years at the Navy Federal Credit Union (NFCU), ending his career as Senior Executive Vice President. John is survived by his wife of 57 years, Linda; three sons; and four grandchildren.

James D. Collins ’55 | 1937-2019

Eternal rest grant to him, O Lord; and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Anthony Joseph Daboub ’56

Anthony Daboub passed away on June 2, 2019.

Born in El Salvador, the eldest of five boys, he moved to the U.S. when he was eight years old. Anthony earned his B.A. in Liberal Arts, a master’s degree in Classical Literature and a PHD in Philosophy from St. Louis University.

He was a Fulbright Scholar and studied in Europe for two years. His passion for learning continued throughout his life and eventually earned him an MBA from The University of Dallas, and a PHD in Business Management from UT at Arlington. Anthony enjoyed a long and successful career as a college professor, teaching at the University of Dallas, the University of Washington, the University of Arizona, Louisiana State University, West Texas State University, the University of Maryland, the University of Texas at Arlington, and the University of Texas at Brownsville, from which he retired.

Robert K. Hall ’58 | 1940-2019

Eternal rest grant to him, O Lord; and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

James D. Miller ’58

Jim Miller passed away June 26, 2019 in Dallas.

Jim was salutatorian of the 1958 class at Jesuit.

He was also an excellent debater, and, with his partners, won several debate tournaments while at Jesuit. He graduated from Southern Methodist University and received a Law degree from the University of Texas. Jim served as an officer in the U.S. Navy, and received a commendation medal for service during his tour in Vietnam. Jim intermittently worked for several law firms, but his real passion was playing Duplicate Bridge where he accumulated around 9,500 ACBL master points.

Gerald Alan Priest ’58

Monsignor Gerald Alan Priest passed away July 31, 2019 in Crockett, Texas. Ordained a priest in 1968, he was named a Prelate of Honor with the title of Monsignor

by Pope John Paul II on Jan. 22, 1996. He served as pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Marshall, Texas; St. Anthony Parish in Longview, Texas; and Sacred Heart Parish in Texarkana, Texas. He also served as parochial administrator of Immaculate Conception Parish (Jefferson, Texas), St. William of Vercelli Parish (Carthage, Texas), St. Catherine of Siena Parish (Atlanta, Texas), and was the founding priest of St. Lawrence of Brindisi Mission (Waskom, Texas). He proudly served as chaplain of several law enforcement agencies and helped organize the International Conference of Police Chaplains.

Albert Frank Mokry Jr. ’59

Albert Mokry passed away Aug. 16, 2018. His 76 years were filled to overflowing with cherished family—his wife, Kaye; children and grandchildren.

A master entrepreneur, Al launched many successful businesses and touched all that knew him. Known as “Big Al,” he was larger than life and never met a stranger. Although his huge heart will be missed, he leaves us all just a little bit better for having known him.

Ferdinand Lawson Thompson, Jr. ’59

Dr. Lawson Thompson passed away on March 25, 2018 at his home in Wyoming. After receiving his B.S. in theology, he completed his master’s degree in theology at Spring Hill College in Mobile, Ala., and later received his PhD in education administration from Marquette University in 1984. The Dean of the Division of Health and Service Occupations at Waukesha County Technical College for 27 years, he retired in 2002 and moved to Buffalo, Wyoming with his wife, Jacquelyn. Lawson is survived by his wife, daughter, and grandchildren.

Thomas N. Martin ’60 | 1942-2019 Eternal rest grant to him, O Lord; and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Anthony P. Iwanski ’66

Tony Iwanski was born in Dallas and passed away July 14, 2019 at the age of 69. A member of the Mesquite Community Theatre as an actor and technical director, he was honored when the Theater changed the name of the set design award to the Tony Iwanski Set Design Award. He was also a member of the Mesquite Arts Council Grant Committee and volunteered as an actor for Historic Mesquite. He helped coach basketball in the Mesquite City League and had the pleasure of coaching his own children. It was being a father to his two children and a husband to his lovely wife, Linda, that meant the most to him.

Jerry Greer Chandler ’67

Jerry Chandler of Anniston, Ala. passed into eternal peace on Aug. 15, 2019. Parkinson’s disease took his life, but not his spirit. Chandler was an award-winning journalist, as well as Professor Emeritus at Jacksonville State University. His journalism career started in Anniston as news director for WHMA. His writing talents and passion for aviation took him around the world. His name was on the byline of numerous aviation industry websites and trade magazines and in 2017 he was

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honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Aerospace Media Awards in Paris, France. As a combat medic with the 101st Airborne Division during the Vietnam War - during which time he was awarded a Purple Heart - he knew with great depth every second with those you love is a gift.

Jerry Chandler is survived by his wife of 49 years, Kathy; five children; four daughters-in-law; one son-in-law; and 12 grandchildren.

Andrew C. Davila Jr. ’68

Andy Davila, died March 6, 2019, from complications of heart disease in Sugar Land, Texas. As a child, he attended St. Monica grade school in Dallas and graduated from Jesuit College Preparatory High School where he played football and had great memories of winning the state title. He was awarded a scholarship to Navarro Junior College where he graduated with his Associate in Science. He enjoyed a lifelong career of more than 30 years with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

After his retirement, he worked for the Texas Youth Commission. He is survived by wife, Bonnie; daughter, Andrea Davila Muegge; son, Andrew Davila; and granddaughter, Liv.

James P. Fulton ’68

Jim Fulton passed away May 18, 2019. He attended Jesuit College Preparatory High School and North Texas State University. He loved golf, fishing, and animals.

Jim was respected within the insurance and bond business in Dallas where he began working for his father from an exceptionally early age. He is survived by his partner, Joyce Keith of Dallas; and one daughter, Lauren Fulton of New York, from a previous marriage.

Thomas William Hanlon III ’68

Tom Hanlon passed away on Oct. 10, 2019 in San Antonio, Texas. He graduated from Jesuit College Preparatory High School and SMU. Tom worked in the restaurant industry for over 45 years; 25 years of that was spent employed by Alamo Cafe with his brothers. Tom was known for working extremely hard, attention to detail and will be remembered by employees for his kind heart and thoughtful nature. His favorite pastime was rooting for his favorite teams, the Spurs, Rangers and Cowboys. He also loved spending time with his family.

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Preston K. Thompson ’74

Preston Thompson passed away April 11, 2019 due to complications from surgery for pancreatic cancer. Preston was born May 2, 1956, in Dallas. At 18, he left to study history and biology at Austin College in Sherman, Texas. Later, he attended the Guitar Research & Design Center in Vermont for a couple of months in the 70s — his first foray into guitar building. He studied with luthier Charles Fox, who today builds guitars and teaches luthiery in Portland, Ore. After building guitars in Dallas, Preston left for Nashville and later to Oregon where his guitars and his shop are legendary. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Julie; and daughter, Piper.

Paul Joseph Bret ’75

Paul Bret passed away on Aug. 9, 2019, in Dallas. Paul was an energetic, loving, and generous father, husband, brother, uncle, son and friend. He was a connoisseur of fine dining, a world traveler, a bon vivant and Dallas Cowboys enthusiast.

After high school, he went attended LSU, Texas A&M University and the University of Dallas.

Paul loved his career as a financial advisor and worked in the field for over thirty-two years, most notably as a Senior Vice President - Investments, Advisory & Brokerage Service at UBS Financial Services, Inc. Paul is survived by wife, Victoria Bret; his children, Alexandra Bastoni (Nicholas), Aleshia Bret, and Patrick Bret.

Scott Kennison Gordon ’75

Scott Gordon passed away peacefully on Aug. 18, 2019, in Dallas, at the age of 62. Scott was the only child of JoDell and Ken Gordon. After the tragic death of his mother in 1970, his dad married Allie Lou Lassiter Geilich, and Scott suddenly acquired four siblings, Paul, Michele, Reid, and Charles, an event that Scott greeted with love and enthusiasm for all his years. In addition to his many other achievements and activities, Scott was especially proud of his alma mater, Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas, and his decadeslong association with the Dallas Symphony Chorus.

Stephen P. Brunworth ’80

Steve Brunworth passed away Oct. 13, 2019, in Richardson, Texas. Steve attended the University of Texas, Austin and UT Dallas, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. Steve

paid his way by working as a waiter and bartender and was best known as the co-owner of the Swan Court Restaurant and Club in Richardson. In 2000, Steve left the restaurant business for good and settled into a lifelong career in mortgage software.

A Texas Longhorns and Dallas Cowboys fan, he loved spending time with his family, and he especially enjoyed taking them on many wonderful, adventurous vacations. Steve is survived by his wife of 25 years, Laurie McNair Brunworth; son, Brandon Brunworth; and daughter, Kendall Brunworth.

Anthony Ridgeway Miller ’81

Anthony (Ridge) Miller of Carmel, Ind., went to be with his Savior and Lord Jesus Christ on June 15, 2019. A devoted husband of 25 years to Paige Coolidge Miller; and loving father to Frances Grace Miller; Ridge grew up in Dallas where he was brother to Audrey Miller Pennings and the late William Ronald Miller II. He cherished family gatherings and prioritized time to be together and make memories. Ridge graduated from UT Austin McCombs School of Business with a BBA in Accounting (Magna Cum Laude) and gained his CPA credentials.

He began his CPA career at Coopers & Lybrand in Dallas and focused his expertise in the area of construction and architectural/engineering accounting. Ridge relocated to Indiana with Crowe LLP and with his expertise, he led Crowe’s construction practice in Indianapolis until his retirement this year.

Kenneth Shawn Murray ’82

Ken Murray, of Richardson, Texas, passed away on Aug. 20, 2019. Ken was a network engineer for Infassure/ Westeck for 23 years. He married Gwen Wright on May 04, 1996 in Dallas.

Ken is survived by sister, Sharon Stiles (Curt); and brother, Martin Murray (Becky). Ken will be sincerely missed by his loving family, his devoted friends and all the wonderful individuals who knew and loved him.

Jeffrey Bryan Reid ’86

Jeffrey Reid died Oct. 19, 2019 at home after suffering for over three years with cancer. Jeff grew up in Dallas where he attended Jesuit and excelled at playing soccer. He graduated from the University of California at Berkeley where he continued to play soccer and learned about computer science in the early days of the high technology industry. Jeff worked for an impressive number of high technology companies starting with Trilogy in Austin where he opened

the European office in London as Director of Business Development. He also worked at Siebel Systems as District Manager; NetSuite as Vice President for Enterprise Sales; and RightNow as Senior Account Executive. He is survived by his mother, Marilyn Kay Reid; and his children Cooper McInnis Reid and Mary Tarver Ellis Reid.

Michael William Hancock Jr. ’87

Michael Hancock, found eternal peace on May 21, 2019, after a courageous 7-year battle with cancer.

He will be remembered as a husband, father, son, brother, uncle, friend, mentor, coach, businessman, writer, athlete, Texas Silver Spur, Sigma Nu brother, diehard Yankees and Longhorn fan, and so much more. Michael earned a Journalism degree from the University of Texas in 1992. Post-graduation, Michael started a rewarding and successful career as a stockbroker at Dean Witter and ended it as a private wealth manager at UBS. Michael leaves behind his family and an arena-filling number of friends that adored him. His spirit lives on in his wife, Jennifer; three daughters, Jordan, Sofie, and Kate; parents and siblings.

They are all calmed by the knowledge that he is no longer suffering, and that he is reunited with his daughter, Kate’s twin, Julia Grace.

Jeremy Troy Scott ’95

Jeremy Scott passed away Nov. 5, 2019 in Florida, surrounded by family and friends, at the age of 42. After high school he attended the University of Arizona, the University of North Texas, studied for a semester in Rome, and joined the U.S. Marine Corps. Always a proud Marine, Jeremy served two tours of duty in Iraq before working as an air traffic controller for the FAA and settling in Sanford, Fla. He loved his friends and he loved his family. Most of all he loved his dog, Shiner. He faced his recent health problems with determination and fortitude and taught us all to cherish the blessings we have. Jeremy said it best, “I feel I’ve had a perfect life.” He is survived by parents, Jeri and Steve Wakefield (Dallas) and Susie and Troy Scott (Erie, PA); brothers, Peter Scott of Dallas, Christopher Scott of Los Angeles, and Hunter Scott of Woodward, Okla.

Michael Christopher Duda ’00

Michael Duda passed to our Lord on Sept.

4, 2019 surrounded by his family and many friends. At Jesuit, Michael was instrumental in founding the Jesuit Rugby Club where he excelled. He earned an

architecture degree at the University of Notre Dame, and practiced in California before he returned home to Dallas to earn an MBA at SMU. After graduate school, he entered the real estate development field where he managed major projects for his family’s business before starting his own company, Briar Cove Holdings. He was an investor in several ventures including Three Nations Brewing Company, Alamo Draft House and Rezdora, with his good friends from Jesuit.

Michael lived and loved his life as a Texan and enjoyed hanging out with his labrador, Dutch, and his rescue dog, Franklin. He found his soulmate and love of his life in his fiance, Trinh Nguyen.

He is survived by his parents, Fritz and Mary Lee Duda; and his five siblings.

Christopher G. Laserinko ’01

Christopher Laserinko, of Beverly, Mass., passed away May 19, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Raised in Dallas, Christopher graduated from the University of North Texas with a bachelor’s degrees in political science and English and earned his master’s in Business Administration from Southern Methodist University. Chris worked for Wells Fargo as an Equity Research Associate, a position he was most proud of and excited to have. He worked up until the time his illness would no longer allow him to do so. Christopher’s love and sense of family was undeniable, his curious nature and sense of humor was legendary, and his debating skills formidable. A man of many talents, he will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by his family and many friends. Christopher is survived by his loving wife, Anna; mother, Rose LaserinkoBrandt and her husband Tom Brandt; sisters, Brenda Bragg, Fawn Payson and Lexi Brandt; and his troublesome feline friend, Cricket.

James Reynolds McGarry ’20

Jimmie McGarry, tragically passed away May 16, 2019. Jimmie was born Jan. 12, 2002 in Fort Worth, Texas. He attended Jesuit Dallas, was on the varsity football team, performed in school plays and was a member of several clubs and organizations. Jimmie was best known for his wit, intelligence and devotion to his friends.

He was never the star but was always the center of every activity. He was widely admired and loved by his friends and his happiest years were as a Jesuit Ranger and member of the Jesuit class of 2020. Jimmie is survived by parents, John and Jeni McGarry; sisters, Lucy and Gigi McGarry; grandparents, Jim and Saijai Freeman, and Ann McGarry; many aunts, uncles and cousins; and his beloved dogs Duke and Daisy, and cat January.

WIFE OF

Chuck Ribelin ’48 Martha Ribelin † Edo Biasatti ’49 Lucia Biasatti † Bill Cox ’52 Mary Lee Cox Stuart Mut ’67 Marta L. Mut Jerry Little ’70 Andi Little Greg Stivers ’87 Jennifer Stivers (UA ’87)

SON OF

Doug Brighton ’53 David Brian Brighton David Banmiller ’91 David Aloysius Banmiller III

M OT HER OF

Bob Leicht ’63 Faith Marie Leicht Steve Parsons ’68 Josephine Parsons Greg Hoffman ’70 Mary Sabo Hoffman Michael Marino ’70 Beatrice Marie Marino Jack Savage ’70 Carolyn Savage-Stern Frank Marino ’71 Beatrice Marie Marino Jeff Danna ’74 Elissa Delphine Cooper John Savage ’74 Carolyn Savage-Stern John Cappello ’75 Lena Cappello Paul Danna ’75 Elissa Delphine Cooper Steve Hoffman ’75 Mary Sabo Hoffman David T. Johnson ’75 Bernadette Jacqueline Johnson Jack Fitzsimmons ’76 Delores Ann Fitzsimmons Mark Hoffman ’76 Mary Sabo Hoffman Tommy Donahue ’77 Joan Mable Donahue Hans Tschurr ’78 Gloria Weaver Tschurr Jeff Plauche ’79 Carolyn Plauche Frank Coufal ’80 Marjorie Josephine Coufal Bill Cox ’82 Mary Lee Cox Chris Coufal ’83 Marjorie Josephine Coufal Joe Cox ’83 Mary Lee Cox Sam Curtis ’87 Rosemary Curtis Doug Prude ’92 Judy Prude Kevin Mut ’96 Marta L. Mut John Galindo ’05 Mary Ann Galindo Jackson Petroll ’18 Tara Barrett Petroll Jared Petroll ’18 Tara Barrett Petroll

FAT HER OF

C.J. Garvey ’75 Charles Joseph Garvey Mark Miller ’76 Raymond Earl Miller † Mike Cardenas ’78 Hector Armando Cardenas James Cardenas ’79 Hector Armando Cardenas David Poer ’80 Marvin F. Poer John Dulske ’81 John Albert Dulske Greg Cardenas ’82 Hector Armando Cardenas Pat Carter ’82 Patrick Walter Carter Michael Dulske ’82 John Albert Dulske Brian Baldwin ’84 Brian J. Baldwin Thomas Dulske ’84 John Albert Dulske Carlos Miramontes ’84 Alfonso A. Miramontes John Carter ’86 Patrick Walter Carter Danny Miramontes ’86 Alfonso A. Miramontes Jace Graham ’96 James P. Graham Tyler Graham ’99 James P. Graham Patrick Anderson ’06 David John Anderson Michael Clarkson ’17 Bill Clarkson Patrick Bret ’20 Paul Joseph Bret ’75

SIST ER OF

Paul Thomas ’73 Teresa Anne Thomas Eddie Thomas ’78 Teresa Anne Thomas Jimmy Thomas ’86 Teresa Anne Thomas

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B RO TH ER O F

Herman Hafertepe ’44 George E. Hafertepe ’48 Joe Hafertepe ’45 George E. Hafertepe ’48 Ed Konderla ’49 David A. Konderla ’53 Charles Hafertepe ’50 George E. Hafertepe ’48 Ronald Fulton ’56 James P. Fulton ’68 Warren Miller ’56 James D. Miller ’58 Charles Daboub ’57 Anthony J. Daboub ’56 Henry Daboub ’57 Anthony J. Daboub ’56 Richard Bauer ’59 Eugene J. Bauer, Jr. ’46 † Mario Daboub ’60 Anthony J. Daboub ’56 Bob Konderla ’60 David A. Konderla ’53 Arthur Daboub ’62 Anthony J. Daboub ’56 John Iwanski ’62 Tony Iwanski ’66 Bill Mokry ’63 Albert Frank Mokry ’59 Michael Hanlon ’70 Thomas William Hanlon III ’68 Tom Fulton ’71 James P. Fulton ’68 Pat Hanlon ’72 Thomas William Hanlon III ’68 † Michael Mokry ’74 Albert Frank Mokry ’59 Russ Brunworth ’79 Stephen P. Brunworth ’80 Fritz Duda ’83 Michael Christopher Duda ’00 Jim Duda ’85 Michael Christopher Duda ’00 Joe Hancock ’89 Michael William Hancock, Jr. ’87 Peter Scott ’90 Jeremy T. Scott ’95 Joe Laufenberg ’13 Luke R. Laufenberg

GRAN D MO T H E R O F

† Mark Marino ’97 Beatrice Marie Marino Edward Ackels ’01 Olga Marina John Cappello ’02 Lena Cappello Marco Sintobin ’02 Therese Van Wymeersch Johnny Fitzsimmons ’03 Delores Ann Fitzsimmons Michael Fox ’05 Faith Marie Leicht

Kirk Savage ’06 Carolyn Savage-Stern Matt Savage ’06 Carolyn Savage-Stern Henri Sintobin ’06 Therese Van Wymeersch Ian Fagerstrom ’07 Eleanor Fox Krebs Matt Fox ’07 Faith Marie Leicht Marc DeSantis ’09 Mary Louise “Dolly” Sokora Kyle Edelmann ’09 Dorothy Edelmann Jack Savage ’09 Carolyn Savage-Stern Greg Hoffman ’10 Janis Cole Hoffman Reid Plauche ’10 Carolyn Plauche Kevin Fitzsimmons ’11 Delores Ann Fitzsimmons Mike Savage ’11 Carolyn Savage-Stern Nick Ackels ’12 Olga Marina Jonathan Bedard ’12 Elizabeth Mary Conroy Eli Fagerstrom ’12 Eleanor Fox Krebs Jon Hoffman ’12 Janis Cole Hoffman David Smith ’12 Kathleen Leonard Nick Thompson ’13 Mary Lee Francis Matthew Bedard ’14 Elizabeth Mary Conroy Chuck Smith ’14 Kathleen Leonard Nick Fox ’16 Faith Marie Leicht Harry Smith ’16 Kathleen Leonard Timothy Bedard ’17 Elizabeth Mary Conroy Bill Cox ’17 Mary Lee Cox Logan Edelmann ’18 Dorothy Edelmann Jacob Totah ’18 Olga Marina Garrett Tarango ’19 Bette Hulin Matthew Cox ’20 Mary Lee Cox David Cox ’21 Mary Lee Cox John Archer ’22 Betty Archer Sam White ’22 Janet Cramer

G RA NDFAT HE R OF

Jon Nadolny ’02 Edward Nadolny Wesley Poer ’03 Marvin F. Poer Kyle Poer ’05 Marvin F. Poer Mark Nadolny ’06 Edward Nadolny Robert Nadolny ’06 Edward Nadolny Will Garvey ’08 Charles Joseph Garvey Michael Curran ’10 Ernesto Davila Christopher Curran ’12 Ernesto Davila Patrick Miramontes ’15 Alfonso A. Miramontes Connor Garvey ’16 Charles Joseph Garvey John Garvey ’16 Charles Joseph Garvey Sam Garvey ’16 Charles Joseph Garvey Chris Miramontes ’16 Alfonso A. Miramontes Aidan Johnston ’18 William J. Krebs, Jr. Michael Miramontes ’18 Alfonso A. Miramontes Christopher Reynders ’18 Jim Reynders Rance Holman ’20 Morris Holman Ryan Miramontes ’20 Alfonso A. Miramontes Zach Pendola ’20 John Pendola Jason Davis ’21 Harry Andrew Davis James Imhof ’21 Louis Victor Imhof Sam Morales ’21 Raymond Vielma Conner Pendola ’22 John Pendola Roark Holman ’23 Morris Holman

† deceased Listings received as of Dec. 1, 2019.

Jesuit Dallas is a family, and together we mourn the loss of our brothers, sisters, parents, and friends. We make every effort to reflect each passing and regret any oversights that may occur. Please remember to share the news and obituaries of your deceased loved ones by sending a note to connect@jesuitcp.org or by contacting Director of Alumni, Sean McMullen ’96 (972-387-8700 x342; smmullen@jesuitcp.org).

WAYS WE PRAY

Each November, the Jesuits remember our deceased alumni, benefactors, and friends from the previous year through the celebration of Masses and prayers, and each Homecoming Celebration ends with an Alumni Memorial Mass.

M EMORIA L GIFTS

Making a gift to Jesuit Dallas is a meaningful way to pay tribute to or memorialize the life of a special person. For information on memorial gifts, contact Shelly Schutze (972-387-8700 x340; sschutze@jesuitcp.org). To create a named fund in someone’s honor, contact Maureen Nawalaniec (972-387-8700 x479; mnawalaniec@jesuitcp.org).

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