Judge Memorial Connections Fall 2018

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CONNEC IONS JUDGE MEMORIAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE

Girls Tennis Back-to-Back State Championships

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PRINCIPAL Patrick Lambert ‘97

CONNEC IONS

ADVISORY BOARD Todd F. Brashear Lillie Garrido Butcher Lisa Carricaburu ‘83 Joe Evans ‘93 Jim Fuoco ‘75 Mike Jones Sarah Don Lambert ‘98 James Larson Michael O’Brien Ann B. Robinson Ric Trentman ‘84

A Publication of the Judge Memorial Catholic High School Office of Advancement

Fall 2018 VOLUME 96

NO. 1

EX OFFICIO MEMBERS Patrick Lambert ‘97, Principal Reverend John E. Norman ‘71 Monsignor Colin F. Bircumshaw Mark Longe, Superintendent Susan Lollini, Advancement Carol Smith, Finance

CONNECTIONS STAFF Susan Lollini Director of Advancement Shelly Parker Director of Special Events & Marketing Joyce M. Munson Director of Constituent Relations Dominic Conti ‘12 Director of Communications Tim Gardner ‘95 Director of Admissions Linda Simpson Connections Proofreader/ Former English Teacher

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In this Issue JUDGE FEATURES A Message from the Principal Business Profile: Fassio Egg Farms - Three Generations What’s New at Judge: New Main Office A Judge Family Tree: The Gourde Family

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ALUMNI PawPrints In Memoriam Alumni Events - 2018 Homecoming Reunion Celebration Class of 1958’s 60th Reunion Judge Memorial Changed My Life

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Submissions can be emailed to: connections@judgememorial.com

COVER STORY Girls Tennis Back-to-Back Championships

On the front cover:

2018 Judge Memorial Catholic High School Girls Tennis 3A State Championship Team

Featured writers and photographers: Coach Karl Ward, Stephen Speckman, Fassio Egg Farms, Inc., Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Gregory Walker, Mary Kaye Roser Micallef, Doug Hunsaker, Mrs. Vargas, Louis Franciose ‘13, Yara Ahmed ‘21, Dr. Kristin Kladis

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SCHOOL NEWS Christ the King Day of Service Judge Students Raise Funds and Name School in Mali Judge Student Services: TLC and EXCELL New Faculty and Staff

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A Message from the

Principal

Dear Judge Memorial - St. Mary’s Community, To start each school year we look for ways to foster a connection between our students and the larger community. We know that when we develop a safe and inclusive environment, our students can allow themselves to be vulnerable to learning. It takes a trusting environment for a child to take a risk and enter a growth mindset. With that in mind, we set up one guiding principle for our faculty and one for our students. Our number one rule is to love our students. Their number one rule is to love each other. If we can each honor those rules we will foster the greatest learning environment.

Initially, we focused on the growth within ourselves. We looked at the impact of our words and actions. As the year has blossomed we are moving towards connecting to the greater school community. Kind words and actions towards our school neighborhood, outreach to our local non-profits and a continued effort to strengthen connections with our alumni are a major point of emphasis. We are encouraging our students to actively value the impact of their personal relationships.

Judge Memorial and Saint Mary of the Wasatch alumni are making an impact in our world. We are so proud to know that so many agents of positive change have roots that were nurtured here at our school. Continuing this legacy of giving back to our community, we launched our Christ the King Service Day earlier this year. We partnered with 35 non-profits here in the Salt Lake area. Our entire student body went out into the community and made a difference. We look forward to what this generation of change agents will bring to our world.

On behalf of our students, please know that your support, your generosity and your engagement are essential to what we do here at Judge Memorial Catholic High School. By volunteering at the school, attending our events, providing financial contributions and offering your prayers, your support reinforces our faith in this beautiful mission. It is this backing, this connection and this love, from your home to our classrooms that we celebrate. This is the great tradition that is Judge Memorial Catholic High School.

Many blessings to our Judge Memorial Catholic High School friends and families.

God bless,

Patrick Lambert Principal

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BUSINESS PROFILE

Spotlighting Alumni and Members of Our Judge Memorial Family

Fassio Egg Farms - Three Generations

By Fassio Egg Farms, Inc.

In March 1915, Mr. and Mrs. James

distribution warehouse, and pro-

to the operation. At the same loca-

Fassio left a Wyoming bakery busi-

cessing plant were established on

tion in 1981, a feed mill was con-

ness to move to the Salt Lake Val-

the original 45 acres in Hunter,

structed, which was the first step

ley farming commu-

Utah. By this time the

to vertical integration. By produc-

nity of Hunter, Utah.

city of Hunter had grown

ing its own feed, Fassio Egg Farms

Mr. Fassio purchased

and developed into West

had more control over quality and

45 acres of land and

Valley City.

costs. The feed mill’s computer

began a new career

In 1965, Chester’s son,

in farming. During

Dick Fassio ‘65, decided

the first few years, the harvest of wheat found no market so Mr. Fassio traded some wheat for 50 chickens to help eat

Giacomo ‘James’ Fassio, Founder of Fassio Egg Farms

the grain. This was the beginning of Fassio Egg Farms.

In 1988, another family member

the future of the family

Brian Tedesco ‘91 was hired to join

business. He selected

Fassio Egg Farms. As with all other

Michigan State Universi-

key employees, Brian held many

ty, a leading university

different positions throughout the

in the study of poultry

company. Brian currently oversees

science, to further his education.

the daily operations of the feed

After graduating in 1969, he re-

mill and Lake Ranch.

turned to Salt Lake to begin assum-

layers, and in 1928 the layer op-

ing some of the responsibilities

eration became the family’s major

of the company. He married Joy

source of income.

Schneebeli in 1974 and they now

son, married Katherine Uzelac,

have two sons, Vinnie ‘94 and Tony ‘97.

and they assumed the duties of

The Fassios decided to radically

the farm from James Fassio. In

expand the farm once Dick decid-

the years that followed, the ranch

ed to become involved. In 1965,

grew to 35,000 layers. The real

Chester purchased 128 acres in

catalyst to this growth was a fire

Herriman, Utah. This development

that occurred in 1945. It destroyed

boosted the flocks to 270,000

the chicken coops the Fassios were

layers with brooding capacity for

renting and the Fassios decided

80,000 pullets. The processing

to replace them by building their

facilities were also modernized.

own. This decision helped the farm move towards becoming a profitable business. Soon after, Fassio Egg Farms became the leading egg producer in the State of Utah.

During this time, the main office,

feed per hour with very little labor.

to become involved in

By 1925, the flock grew to 350

In 1942, Chester Fassio, the eldest

system can produce 30 tons of

Chester and his son Dick, second generation leadership

In 1977, Fassio Egg Farms expanded once again by purchasing a brooding facility with 36 acres.

Three miles north, 98 acres were purchased and “Lake Ranch” was established, adding 240,000 layers

On June 20, 1991, Fassio Egg Farms broke ground at a new site.

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pullets were housed in the first of

270 in 2005. In an effort to remain

four laying houses. Upon comple-

a leading producer in a consoli-

tion in December of 1992, total

dating industry, Dick and Vinnie

capability in the new facility was

saw the importance for an increase

344,000 laying hens. More on-site

in efficiency and the need for a

office space, an egg processing

decrease in overall costs for the

room, cooler, and dry storage

company. This forward-thinking of

were all constructed. This was a

both Dick and Vinnie have helped

model facility with state-of-the-art

to establish a strong competitive

building, cage, and egg gathering

advantage for the company. Two

equipment. The efficiency of this ranch enabled Fassio Egg Farms to close the Herriman location. The last egg gathered at Herriman was on August 30, 1992.

more lay houses were constructed, Vinnie ‘94 and his father Dick are the current third generation leadership

With the addition of the new lay houses in 2001, the company

again with state-of-the art technology. This technology alone added a layer capacity of 330,000, which represents about a 30% increase in the number of birds.

Between 1994 and 2001 Dick and

relocated the processing plant,

Joy’s sons, Vinnie and Tony, at-

warehouse, and distribution center

The large flock sizes of the two

tended Colorado State University

from West Valley to this ranch. This

buildings demanded a larger

and the University of Massachu-

relocation transformed the ranch

brooder capacity. Parallel to this

setts, Amherst, respectively. Vinnie

into an in-line facility. A new Dia-

expansion, two buildings at the

graduated with a degree in Agri-

mond 8300 Egg Grader machine

Lake Ranch were closed down as

business in 1999 and returned to

was installed and provided many

layer houses. One of the buildings

Fassio Egg Farms to help grow the

opportunities for the company to

was converted into a new brooder

business. Vinnie married Whitney

increase efficiency and quality. The

facility in 2005, while the second

Williamson in 2001 and they now

main office remained at the West

building remained empty with the

have two sons, Rocco (a current

Valley location.

intention of converting it into a

freshman at Judge) and Dominic (a 6th grader at Our Lady of Lourdes).

By 2005 the egg industry had drastically changed from the early days

brooder once the overall bird capacity demanded it.

All eggs produced at the ranches

of Fassio Egg Farms. The industry

Prior to the recent expansion,

were processed, warehoused, and

consolidated from approximately

Vinnie learned the leading proce-

distributed out of the West Valley

2,500 producers in 1986 to about

dures of manure composting and

facility until 2001. Similar to the expansion in 1965, the father-son team of Dick and Vinnie undertook the company’s next expansion project in 2001. In this expansion, Fassio Egg Farms added two new houses, increasing the total layer capacity by 182,000. By this time Fassio Egg Farms had grown to a total layer capacity of 772,000.

These new houses at this facility once again represented the industry’s state-of-the-art equipment.

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Rocco ‘22 and Dominic ‘25, possible third generation leadership

built a compost facility in 2005.

assistant plant manager and cousin

will continue to experience new

This facility would allow Fassio Egg

Steve Kladis ‘98 helped build the

technologies and new methods of

Farms to compost all the manure

last four buildings and the pro-

producing the best product, while

produced at the ranches. Com-

cessing plant expansion with Tom

fostering the mutual respect of

posting the manure helps to better

Stevens Construction.

employees, neighbors, communi-

maintain the nutrients of the land and decrease the overall volume of manure. The volume has decreased up to 40%, enabling more manageable lot sizes.

Throughout the entire history of Fassio Egg Farms the employees have been the most critical component to the success of the company. Throughout its history, Fassio

ty, and egg industry leaders alike.

Today Fassio Egg Farms is responsible for the collection, washing, grading, packing, storing, and shipping of over 800,000 eggs a day. In the past few years the farm

In 2008 organic chickens were

Egg Farms has depended on its

added into the flock at Fassio

employees’ hard work and willing-

Egg Farms. Four new hen houses

ness to change, think forwardly,

were added giving them a total

and develop new skills. Fassio

of 10 houses of laying hens. Each

Egg Farms has grown from three

As represented through its histo-

hen house is approximately 200

employees in 1942 to about 80 in

ry, Fassio Egg Farms will continue

yards, comparable to the length of

2018. The company is proud that

to be a leader in the egg industry

two football fields. The flock now

the average employment length of

through technology advances,

stands a just a little over a million

its people is 10 years, with 28% of

growth, employee development,

birds.

its employees being with the com-

and diligent management.

More Judge alumni have contrib-

has added robotics into its processing and has increased production by 25%.

pany for over 17 years.

uted to what Fassio Egg Farms is

Since 1915 Fassio Egg Farms has

today. Fassio cousins, Tysan Rose

been in the egg production busi-

‘08 came on in 2015 and is an

ness. We have experienced and

What’s New at Judge - The Main Office Alumni might be surprised the next time they walk in the school. This last summer, the main office was moved to the north foyer. Not only are both visitors and students able to receive assistance when they first enter the school, it also allows for better building security.

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JUDGE FAMILY TREE

Showcasing Generations of Judge Memorial Familes

Gourde Family Tree

Mary Gourde Rakowski ‘71

Alicia Rakowski Florin ‘95

Andrew Rakowski ‘98

Rich Gourde ‘71 Att’

Alice Gourde Kornahrens ‘73

Anthony Gourde ‘99

Teresa Gourde Williams ‘75

Ginger Gourde ‘01

If you would like your family featured on the Judge Family Tree, and your family has more than one generation of Judge alumni, please let us know. Send information and pictures to connections@judgememorial.com

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Regina Gourde ‘78

Loretta Gourde Traficano ‘79

Lorraine Gourde Beman ‘79

Thomas Gourde ‘81

Paul Gourde ‘83 Att.

Jerry Gourde ‘87

James Gourde ‘90

Matriarch Catherine Gourde with her 11 ‘Judge’ children in 2006.

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PAWPRINTS 1990’s Lisa Remington ‘97 has two feature documentaries she produced coming out this fall. “The Price of Everything,” which premiered at Sundance Film Festival 2018, is now available in select theaters and is coming to HBO in November.

“Feminists: What Were They Thinking” is available on Netflix.

Britney Brinkman '99 received the American Psychological Association Citizen Psychologist Presidential Citation for her work with the nonprofit organizations, Gwen's Girls and the Black Girls Equity Alliance.

2000’s Brendon Ross ’01 completed his residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Northwestern University/Shirley Ryan Ability Lab where he served as chief resident and was chosen as the Helen Cooper Outstanding Resident Teacher. Dr. Ross began his Sports Medicine position at the University of Utah Orthopedic Center at the beginning of August.

Daniel Gibbs ‘02 is a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon at Heiden Orthopedics in Cottonwood Heights, Utah specializing in preservation and reconstruction of the hip, knee and shoulder.

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Megan Randazzo '02 was hired as the new principal at The Madeleine Choir School.

Charlie Knuth ‘04 announced his engagement to Mikayla Dunfee in October. They met while attending Yale Divinity School.

Nick Lollini ’04 married Karen Marck on October 13 in Seattle, Washington.

Colleen Grogan Bennett ’07 and her husband, Steve Bennett welcomed their second child Lucy, on September 18.

Alexandra ‘Ali’ Reimer ‘07 married Vince Micciche on May 27.

Dom Lewis ‘08 received the ‘Young Alumni Who’s Who’ Award from Colorado Mesa University, honored for a high level of professional accomplishment early in his career.

He has been the Social Media Producer for the Seattle Seahawks since 2015.

Matt Jimenez ’08 graduated in August 2018 with a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology from Regis University. He received his undergraduate degree in Psychology from Westminster College where he also played soccer. Matt works at Colorado Children’s Hospital as a member of the psychiatric staff in the emergency room.

Vincent Conti ’09 married Collette Maxwell on May 25. He is currently an offensive analyst for the football program at the University of Utah and is entering his 10th season with the program.

Chase Jones ‘09 and Leandra Bam became engaged in late March.

Alex Kashmitter ’09 married Nancy Le on September 8 at the Silver Lake Lodge in Deer Valley, Utah.

Stallon Saldivar ’09 married Alexia Gonzalez on July 1.

2010’s Emerson Eshleman ‘10 married Stephanie Matusiefsky on September 29 in Seattle, Washington.

Danielle Gaztambide '12 was involved in scientific research at Utah State University, led by Dr. Randy Lewis, that is trying to produce the same proteins that spiders use to spin their silk for use in tiny threads that are stronger than steel.

Dominic Conti ‘12 is the new Director of Communications at Judge Memorial where he is also starting his third season as assistant coach for Boys Lacrosse.

Josh Goldsmith ‘12 was featured in Utah Business magazine’s “20 in Their 20’s” for 2017. He is the Culture Director at Mark Miller Subaru.

Kylie Petron ’13 married Alex Katich on September 8. She is also a member of Judge Memorial’s Student Services department working in the TLC Center.

Ryan Kenny ’17 was awarded Rookie of the Year and Second Team All-Conference for men’s lacrosse at the University of San Diego.

Melissa Aguilar-Padilla ‘17 received the Head Start Bloom Gala Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to entering freshman and students continuing their education at the University of Utah who participated in the Head Start Program as a child.

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IN MEMORIAM May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the Mercy of God, rest in peace.

Please remember in your thoughts and prayers the following members of the Judge Memorial and St. Mary’s community who have recently passed away.

DEACON SILVIO MAYO ‘42 – August 3, 2018.

Husband of Mary ’42. Preceded in death by son Robert Mayo ’62.

JOHN LENARTZ ‘63 October 30, 2018.

JAMES MUTH ’46 – September 27, 2018. Husband of Ellen Muth ’52.

MARIE STEINKE GRAY ‘52 St. Mary of the Wasatch – October 11, 2018. Wife of Dean Gray ’52. Mother of Jerry Gray ‘77, Roxanne Gray ‘79, Bill Gray ‘81 and John Gray ’85.

KATHLEEN ANN MCGREGOR JONES ‘64 – June 20, 2018

BARBARA (BOBBI) FOSTER MCKEAN ’55 – September 30, 2018.

VERONICA HACHQUET CHRISTENSEN ‘65 St. Mary of the Wasatch - April 21, 2018.

BRIAN PHILIP GALLAGHER ‘58 – October 2018.

MICHAEL MURPHY ’69 – September 28, 2018

THOMAS DURKIN III ’61 – September 18, 2018. Father of Deirdre Stephens ‘69, James Stephens Jr. ‘74, Roger Stephens ‘76, Terence Stephens ’76.

JAMES GONZALES ‘70 - November 3, 2018.

KATHLEEN TEZAK CROCKETT ’63 – September 25, 2017.

Preceded in death by sister Anita Roser ’60.

PATRICK MOORE HOAGLAND ’74 – May 25, 2018. Preceded in death by brother Timothy Hoagland ’69.

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EXTENDED FAMILY JOHN LINDSAY CHATELAIN – August 16, 2018.

Former faculty member of Judge Memorial.

JAMES KUNZWEILER ’79 – May 29, 2018. Brother of Bill Kunzweiler ‘69, Linda Kunzewiler ‘72, and John Kunzweiler ‘73.

ILONA MORGAN HOLYOAK – May 28, 2018.

Grandmother of Caroline Holyoak ’15 and Carter Holyoak ’18.

JAMES HOLYOAK – June 5, 2018. Grandfather of Caroline Holyoak ’15 and Carter Holyoak ’18.

BOYD FRANKLIN INGALLS – October 19, 2018. Father of Susan Ingalls Brashear ‘80

DANIEL BRENNAN ’80 – May 25, 2018. Son of Bill Brennan ’46.

Brother of Thomas Brennan ’81.

JACQUELINE EHRMAN KEARNS – September 23, 2018. Mother of Colleen Kearns McCann ‘83.

ROMA KNUTH – December 19, 2017. Grandmother of Charles Knuth ’04 and Alexander Knuth ’06.

DANA TRAPP TRANEL ‘81 November 3, 2018. Sister of Mikel Trapp ‘83 and Nichole Trapp Zupon ‘89.

MICHAEL GLEN LEATHAM - October 19, 2018. Father of Michelle Leatham Suazo ‘83 and Michael Leatham ‘88. Ex-husband of Jacqueline Gardner Leatham ‘61.

MARY LOPEZ – September 6, 2018. Former staff member at Judge Memorial.

CHRISTOPHER MARKOSIAN – July 11, 2018. Brother of Becky Markosian ’90.

MATTHEW BURCHETT ’94 – August 13, 2018. Brother of Dominic Burchett ‘96 and Gina Burchett ’00.

DAN MERCER – September 5, 2018. Brother of Anise Mercer Winterer ‘58 SISTER EVELYN JOYCE METRO – July 2, 2018. Former faculty member at Judge Memorial

STEPHEN A. GODDARD ’06 – July 3, 2018. Son of Mark Goddard ’83.

* Every attempt has been made to ensure names are included and properly spelled. Should you find that we are in error, please contact the Advancement Department at 801.517.2131.

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ALUMNI EVENTS & NEWS

2018

HOMECOMING REUNION CELEBRATION MILESTONE REUNION YEARS ENDING IN 3 & 8

St. Mary of the Wasatch Class of 1968: (back row) Kathleen O’Neill Lepore, Victoria Armuth Kinney, Sonja Makinen Merold, (front row) Rebecca Nourse Valasek, Patty Coupe Wise, Elizabeth Muije

Generous event sponsors Tiffini and Dan John (past faculty), Jim Scarcelli ‘87, Chris Schuh ‘88, Melina Sperling Scarcelli ‘88

Thank you to all those Judge Memorial and St. Mary of the Wasatch alumni who were able to join us for the Homecoming Alumni Social on September 14 on ‘The Beach.’

Selena Mesa Young ‘95, Amy Albo ‘84, Brooke Prokopis Dyer ‘84

James Henry ‘98, Nick Teseros ‘98, Alicia Tezloff Garcia ‘98, Devan Garcia ‘97

Matt Crispo ‘12, Trent Clifford ‘12, Dimitri De Vita ‘12, Josh Goldsmith ‘12

Thank you Judge Memorial grandparent Gregory Walker for taking these Homecoming photos.

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Class of 1958’s 60th Reunion Last June the Judge Memorial Class of 1958 celebrated their 60th reunion in Park City. It was organized by classmates Doug Hunsaker and Lyn Cosgriff Isbell, who have been the class ‘patriarch’ and ‘matriarch’ since their class started at Judge and the Cathedral.

Class of 1958 Cheerleaders - Then and Now: Yvonne Rasmussen, Louise Kaiser Lochhead, Mary Kaye Roser Micallef (Not pictured below: Marion Raleigh)

Class of 1958 matriarch and patriarch Doug Hunsaker and Lyn Cosgriff Isbell

Class of 1958 “Girls”: (back row) Neva Mae McElhattan Mansuy, Judy Imhoff Majchrowitz, Linda Tavey, Marleen Moeller Corey, Jo Anne Romano Knell, Pat Vargas Hyte, (front row) Mary Cathy Arentz, Mary K. Roser Micallef, Ann Gannuscia Anderson, Yvonne Rasmussen.

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Judge Memorial Changed My Life

By Louis Franciose ‘13 aka Basil

There are times when we are faced

chester, New Hampshire, a small

I began my monastic journey as a

with decisions that impact the tra-

(2,000 students) college, that was

postulant of Saint Anselm Abbey on

jectory of our lives. For most people

founded in 1889 and is associated

March 21, 2018.

selection of which high school to

with the Benedictine monks of Saint

attend is not one of those key deci-

Anselm Abbey. This school seemed

sions. For me however, the choice

to be a good fit for me. I majored in

to attend Judge Memorial in the fall

theology and minored in philosophy

of 2010 has taken me down a path I

in my time at Saint Anselm.

could never have imagined.

After a period of months I was formally accepted by the community as a novice on July 11th, the Feast of Saint Benedict (as well as my birthday). On July 11th I also received my

As a student, I began to

religious name of Basil, after Saint

During my years at

see that there is some-

Basil of Caesarea, a monastic figure

Judge I was intro-

thing different about

who influenced our founder Saint

duced to wonderful

Saint Anselm College,

Benedict, particularly in the writing

teachers, administra-

something that as far

of his famous, and 1,500 year old

tors, classmates, and

as I could determine

Rule of Saint Benedict.

families who positive-

originates from the fact

ly impacted my life

that there are monks

in numerous ways. I

who live and work at the

was also introduced

college. Unlike the Jesu-

to the Catholic faith which grounds

its for example, who run many fine

the identity and mission of Judge

institutions of higher learning, but

Memorial. It was through a handful

can be moved from one intuition

of different people at Judge that I

to another, the Benedictines take a

began to enjoy the required theolo-

vow of stability. This means that the

gy courses, and by my junior year I

monks of Saint Anselm Abbey dedi-

had made up my mind to convert to

cate themselves to the life and work

Catholicism.

of the monastery, which is in large

To my surprise this was a decision that was met with support from a host of teachers, classmates, and their families. My conversion and my continued interest in theology, along with thoroughly enjoying

part Saint Anselm College. Saint Anselm College isn’t just a place for young men and women to develop their intellectual and spiritual gifts, but it is the life-time home of the monks of Saint Anselm Abbey.

The process of becoming a full

what a small Catholic high school

As I interacted with the monastic

member of a monastery takes some

seeks to accomplish in educating

community over my four years as a

time, as does that of becoming a

young men and women, that is, de-

student, I slowly became more and

priest within the Benedictine order.

veloping the whole person, encour-

more involved with the monastery.

The novitiate (the stage I am in

aged me to look for a college that

After a period of time I came to the

currently) is a year-long journey of

was similar to Judge in its mission

realization that perhaps God was

spiritual development and maturi-

and identity.

inviting me to a vocation at Saint

ty to see if the monastic life is the

Anselm Abbey. After graduating

right fit for the individual.

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from Saint Anselm College in 2017

The novice takes daily classes in

2019

formation as well as monastic history, does some form of manual labor, and along with the entire monastic community prays the Psalms four times a day and celebrates the Eucharist. At the end of the novitiate year the community votes on whether to accept the novice into simple vows. If accepted the novice takes simple vows and begins theology studies at the seminary for at least two years or, for four years if he desires to be a priest. After three years in simple vows, the monk can petition the Abbot (the head of the monastic com-

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ATTENTION: Classes Ending in 4 and 9 Reconnect With Your Classmates at Your 2019 Reunion

munity) to take solemn vows. If

Next year will be a milestone reunion year for the classes ending in 4 and 9.

accepted by the community for

Help all of your classmates reconnect by being a reunion coordinator. The

solemn vows, the monk is then

best reunions are a group effort, so talk to your classmates and start mak-

a full member of the monastic

ing your plans for next September (date to be determined).

community.

Please contact Joyce Munson at jmunson@judgememorial.com or

I am only at the beginning of

801.517.2131 to get a list of your classmates and their contact info. We

my monastic journey. There will

can also help spread the word about your class’ planned gatherings on the

be many challenges ahead, yet

Judge Homecoming Reunion Celebration 2019 Facebook page in addition to

I believe being a member of the

the names and contact info of your reunion coordinators.

monastic community of Saint Anselm Abbey in Manchester, New Hampshire is how God desires me to do His will and by His grace be a positive impact on others. I ask for your prayers as I continue this journey. Yet, even as I am now thousands of miles away from Salt Lake City, Utah, I am very much aware that

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the current path I am on would never have been possible without making that key decision to attend Judge Memorial for high

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COVER STORY

Girls Tennis Back-to-Back State Championships

By Yara Ahmed ‘21

The girls tennis team has won their

and it’s honestly very rewarding.

oned with as well. She also brought

second consecutive 3A State Cham-

Winning as a team was exceptional

home a state trophy after quite a

pionship title after a very strong

too because we’ve worked so hard

few rough matches, beating out

season. They had a lot to live up

towards this for years.” She also

Waterford’s Noelle Kiefer for the

to after winning last year, but they

added, “The best part of winning

state title with a final match score

definitely delivered.

state was the support from my

of 6-3, 7-6. This is her second state title, her first being last

The team’s first singles,

year with her former dou-

senior Katherine McPhail,

bles partner Anna Dros-

second singles, junior

sos.

Olivia Anderson, and second doubles, sopho-

Janne Bredehoeft, a Ger-

more Janne Bredehoeft,

man exchange student

and junior, Hannah Gose,

along with her doubles

all took first place after a

partner, Hannah Gose also

long two-day tournament.

won State. Although Han-

The team finished in first

nah played tennis when

place with 22 points overall. Four of those points were earned by first doubles team, Anna Drossos and Amy Robinson, who played amazing matches all day and placed second.

Katherine McPhail, especially, had a very strong season. After four years

she was younger, she 2018 State Champions: Back Row: Coach Tracey Valentine, Grace Wise ‘19, Aria Handlon ‘20, Alexandra Drossos ‘22, Alysa Gribben ‘20, Katherine MacPhail ‘19, Anna Drossos ‘19, Janne Bredehoeft ‘21, Amy Robinson ‘19, Ruby Phillips ‘19, Olivia Anderson ‘20, Ella Kittrell ‘20, Mae Sweetland ‘21, Pauline Simonson ‘20, Kathryn Harston ‘20, Megan Johnson ‘22, Coach Christie Brightwell.

Front Row: Emma Wills ‘20, Ellie Han ‘20, Brooklyn Woods ‘22, Emery Lloyd ‘21, Matylda Blaszczak ‘21, Isabella Valles ‘22, Hannah Gose ‘20, Christina Valentine ‘20, Rachael Griffee ‘20.

Not pictured: Yara Ahmed ‘21, Ashley Cluff ‘21, Sophie Gosztyla ‘22, Audrey Hendarto ‘19, Sarah James ‘21, MeiXing Nagata-Brown ‘21, Jazlynne Parry-Villavicencio ‘19, Italia Perez ‘20, Abby Runnels ‘19, Elise Runnels ‘21, Abbey Storms ‘20, Orange Zhou ‘20.

of playing first singles for

focused her time more on volleyball for the past few years. This was her first year on the team. Janne is only going to be at Judge for the fall semester of this year, so the team will miss her dearly. Despite both being relatively new to the team they made amazing strides and com-

the team, she made a personal re-

teammates. This year especially, I

cord this year, going completely un-

became super close with the girls

defeated. She maintained her strong

and receiving their support and love

year all the way through State where

meant so much to me.” Katherine

Although the team is losing a lot of

she eventually won although she

has accepted a tennis scholarship

great talent as the majority of var-

faced some formidable opponents.

from the University of New Haven

sity are seniors, they still have high

When asked how it felt to win State,

where she will major in Criminal

hopes for next year and many years

she said, “Winning State in my se-

Justice.

to come.

nior year feels absolutely amazing!

I’ve put so much work into tennis 18

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Olivia Anderson, the team’s second singles, was a force to be reck-

bined their skills to make a winning doubles team.

Legacy of Girls Tennis State Champions

2017 State Champions: Aria Handlon ‘20, Mei Nagata-Brown ‘21, Kathryn Wills ‘18, Christina Valentine ‘20, Katherine MacPhail ‘19, Hailey Maggelet ‘18, Emily Rougelot ‘18, Amy Robinson ‘19, Leighanne Hickman ‘20, Rachael Griffee ‘20, Ellie McCoy ‘18, Alysa Gribben ‘20, Anna Drossos ‘19, Emma Diazmontes ‘20, Chloe Lloyd ‘18, Ellie Han ‘20, Audrey Hendarto ‘19, Ruby Phillips ‘19, Vivan Lundeen 20, Pauline Simonson ‘20, Olivia Anderson ‘20, Emma Wills ‘20, Veronica Start ‘18, Sara Bachmeier ‘18, Kira Langell ‘18, Elisa Runnels’ 21, Clara Williamson ‘19, Coach Valentine and Coach Brightwell.

1987 State Champions: Erin Gamble ‘90, Lisa Paal ‘89, Sabine Schaumberg ‘88, Nicole Cool ‘92, Angie Pazell ‘91, Nichole Trapp ‘89, Corrie Reilly ‘90, Cori Carlisle ‘91, Reidy Freeman, Chelsea Deakins ‘91, Una Pett ‘89 and Coach Juhasz.

2011 State Champions: Olivia Loveland ‘13, Mimi Andrews ‘13, Ali Clayton ‘12, Carolyn Taylor ‘13, Whitney Weisberg ‘15 Att., Emily Murnin ‘13,Chloe Brashear ‘14, Julia Corbett ‘14, Claudia Start ‘14, Kaitlin Iwasaki ‘14, Lizzie Loughridge ‘15 Att., Hayley Dahlhauser ‘13, Alyssa Corbett ‘12, Gaby Paul ‘15, Jessica Weyman ‘15, Sara Ann Nakamura ‘12.

1988 State Champions: Jia Jia Chen ‘90, Corrie Reilly ‘90, Becky Markosian ‘90, Una Pett ‘89, Chelsea Deakins ‘91, Hadley Becker ‘93, Lisa Paal ‘89, Amanda Smith ‘93, Geniveive Kiley ‘93, Erin Gamble ‘90, Stephanie Tonin ‘93 and Coach Juhasz.

1976 State Champions: Sue Schovaers ‘77, Maureen Corbett ‘77, Rose Barbiero ‘78, Anne Watson ‘80, Roxanne Gray ‘79, Judy Schovears ‘78, Kelly Madsen ‘79, Sandra Wallwork ‘79, Cathy Meyer ‘79, Lisa Erbin ‘78, Coach Halliday and Coach Bettin.

1975 State Champions: Patricia Leary ‘79, Therese Smith ‘76, Cathy Corbett ‘76, Jackie Erbin ‘76, Lisa Erbin ‘78, Roxanne Gray ‘79, Cathy Meyer ‘79, Maureen Corbett ‘77, Judy Schovears ‘78, Stephanie Reese ‘78 , Sue Schovaers ‘77, Coach Halliday and Coach Baker.

2012 State Champions: Julia Corbett ‘14, Claudia Start ‘14, Chloe Brashear ‘14, Emily Murnin ‘13, Olivia Loveland ‘13, Carolyn Taylor ‘13, Whitney Weisberg ‘15 Att., MacClaine Reemsnyder ‘16, Sarah Beth Anderson ‘16, Kaitlin Iwasaki ‘14, Gaby Paul ‘15, Lizzie Loughridge ‘15 Att., Mira Thompson ‘16, Mimi Andrews ‘13, Coach Wilcox and Coach May.

1978 State Champions: Anne Watson ‘80, Sharon Corey ‘79, Roxanne Gray ‘79, Cathy Meyer ‘79, Jackie Moore ‘79, Barbara Schovaers ‘81, JoAnn Williams ‘79, Dianne Henkels ‘82, and Coach Bettin.

1974 State Champions: Sue Schovaers ‘77, Karena Kolouch ‘77, Maureen Corbett ‘77, Susan Musgrove ‘77 Att., Judy Schovears ‘78, Cathy Corbett ‘76, Estelle Christopulos ‘75, Ann Marie McBroom ‘78, Cindy Hawk ‘75, Karie Musgrove ‘75, Coach Halliday and Coach Baker.

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SCHOOL NEWS

Christ the King Day of Service More than 700 students, faculty,

This day of service was the

staff and parents volunteered on

single largest community day

a diverse variety of community

that Judge hosted for the year.

projects on Thursday, November 8

Judge students and faculty also

as part of Judge Memorial’s Christ

participate in various other

the King Day of Service. This day

community projects throughout

of service was coordinated by the

the year, such as Food Drives,

students in the Peer Ministry class,

Gift of the Drummer, and Jeans

under the guidance of our Campus

for Jesus. In addition, each

Minister and Theology Teacher,

Judge student is required to

Ms. Catherine Coffey and Principal,

perform a certain number of

Mr. Patrick Lambert. Each student

hours per year for their Chris-

and faculty member worked to-

tian Service Program. In form-

gether to brainstorm where they

ing students through "cura person-

would like to serve, how they could

alis," or care for the whole person,

further support that organization,

the Christian Service Program

and what the day would look like.

exposes students to living out the

Emmanuela Androulidakis ‘19, Alexa Punzo ‘19 and Angelina Mayar ‘19 reading to elementary students at Our Lady of Lourdes School.

tenents of Catholic Social Teaching, rooted in the person of Christ, through service to and solidarity with others.

Christ the King Day of Service 2018 Recipients • • • • • • • • • • • • •

4th Street Clinic 7 Canyons Trust Carmalite Monistary Girls on the Run Utah Habitat for Humanity IRC Goat Farm Liberty Elementary School Mali Rising Foundation Our Lady of Lourdes School Rescue Mission Ronald McDonald House Sarah Daft Home SLC Bike Collective

Brecklyn Jones ‘22, Ruby Winters ‘19, Allison Ryan ‘19 and Shea Ryan ‘19 lending a hand at the Salt Lake City Bike Collective..

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St. Joseph Villa St. Vincent de Paul Parish School The Good Samaritan Program The Leonardo Museum The Madeleine Choir School The Sharing Place Tree Utah Utah Community Action - Head Start • Wasatch Community Gardens • Youthlinc • YWCA Utah

Matylda Blaszczak ‘21, Emery Lloyd ‘21, Hanna Bulaj ‘21, Lily Sibthorp ‘21 and Cecilia Child ‘21 helping out at Youthlinc.

Ajal Juang ‘21 helping to make blanklets at Head Start.

Lauren Larson ‘19, Jacob Frausto ‘19 and Meredith Jones ‘19 raking leaves at the Carmalite Monistary.

Judge Students Raise Funds and Name School in Mali For Catholic School Week last

of Sankama. The school was

year, Mrs. Poppe, Judge Me-

built next to the primary school

morial’s Campus Minister and

to enable the children of this

her Peer Ministry students

village to continue their educa-

challenged all students to

tion through the eighth grade.

raise money for the Mali Rising

Judge Memorial Catholic High

Foundation, a non-profit mis-

School was awarded nam-

sion dedicated to helping the

ing rights for the new school

children of Mali, West Africa by

through a random drawing of

expanding and improving edu-

donors, conducted by Mali Ris-

cational opportunity within their

ing. Our Peer Ministry Students

villages. Judge students embraced the challenge and raised approximately $4,400.

The money raised was used to help a tiny village in Sankama, in southern Mali build a middle school. A middle school

reached a unanimous decision; Guyvounlhara Oulona ’18, Mrs. Poppe, Merritt Frey from the Mali Rising Foundation and Martine Jan ’18

“We congratulate the students of Judge Memorial

for this village was a critical

High School, and look

need, as most children in this

forward to fostering a

village drop out of school after the sixth grade due to the long distance to the nearest middle school. This past

relationship between the two schools for years to come.”

summer Mali Rising finalized plans for building school #23 a middle school in the village

Judge Memorial Middle School under construction in September with plans to be completed by the end of October.

Merritt Frey Executive Director Mali Rising Foundation

and Judge Memorial Middle School was officially named and dedicated in Sankama in October 2018. A Mass and special assembly were held at Judge Memorial in November to celebrate the event.

Judge students and the Peer Ministers continue their on-going service projects to this organization by making flash cards and personal care kits for the children of Mali.

Now Sankama's eager primary school students will be able to stay in school after 6th grade.

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Judge Student Services: TLC and EXCELL

By Dr. Kristin Kladis, Director of Student Services No longer does a one-size fits all

learning journey through-

approach meet the needs of the

out the four years. They

increasingly diverse student body.

are encouraged to en-

As an extension of the classroom,

gage deeply and grow to

the Student Services Department,

their full potential within

which includes the EXCELL and

the academically rigor-

TLC classrooms, works to ensure

ous Judge enviroment.

individual academic needs are

The TLC and EXCELL

met while developing pathways of

classroom approach is

learning support that are accessi-

one of compassionate

ble to all students. The success

accountability matched

of this framework relies on close

with strategic support for

collaboration and communication

academic excellence.

with students, families, and facul-

Dr. Kristin Kladis and Taylor Gustafson ‘14 from the Student Services Department.

and acceleration that emphasizes research-based interventions and

Kristin, who is married to alum-

services that are college aligned for

nus Rick Kladis ’01, is very ex-

life after high school and beyond.

cited to continue to grow the

Judge Memorial students and their

Student Services Department here

learning experiences will continual-

Under the leadership of Dr. Kris-

at Judge Memorial. The Student

ly inform current and future sup-

tin Kladis, the Student Services

Services Department is in the

port services.

Department developed a solid

business of academic readiness

ty. Students and learning are the driving force behind everything in the TLC and EXCELL classroom.

vision and rapidly implemented evidence-based programs and strategies to support students at every level. Kristin and her team, which includes alumni Kylie Petron Katich ‘13 and Taylor Gustafson ‘14, have created an environment that is welcoming and accessible to Judge Memorial students who may benefit from additional academic and behavioral supports. As a college prep high school committed to developing students who are motivated and self-directed, the goal is to keep the students in the driver’s seat. The TLC and EXCELL classroom helps to shape students by understanding their learning styles and strengths. Students must recognize the power in their 22

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December @ Judge Winter Music Concert Friday, December 7 7:00 pm Judge Memorial Auditorium

Don’t miss this unique free music concert that highlights Judge Memorial students in concert choir, concert band, chamber orchestra and jazz band.

Winter Dance Concert

Thursday & Friday, December 13 & 14 7:00 pm Judge Memorial Dance Studio

The theme of this year’s Winter Dance Concert is “Feast” and half of the proceeds will go to the Utah Food Bank. It will feature Judge Memorial’s locally renown Dance Company which includes junior and senior student performers. All of the choreography will be with tables and chairs so make sure to attend this entertaining concert. Price: $5.00/person

Christmas Break December 22-January 6

New Faculty and Staff Welcome to the Judge Family!

Megan Barron Theology B.A. Seton Hall University

William Hawes Physical Education A.A. West Los Angeles City College B.S. Weber State University

Leilani Nerveza Clark Dean of Students B.A., University of Hawaii M.A.T. Western Governors University Ed.S. Walden University

Anthony Jewett Theology B.A. University of Dallas

Matthew Cobley Science B.S. Liverpool John Moores University M.S. University of Bristol

Kylie Petron Katich ‘13 EXCEL B.S. University of Utah

Catherine Coffey Theology/Campus Minister B.A. Boston College M.A.T. University of Notre Dame

Jamie Pumanuu Kim Music B.A. Brigham Young University

Dominic Conti ‘12 Director of Communications B.S. Westminster College

Sherrie Knuth Advancement Assistant

David J. Dolan Math B.S. Westminster College M. Engineering Management, Old Dominion University M.S. Colorado State University

Margaret Gaa Lopez English B.S. Miami University M.A. Roosevelt University

Tina Edwards Front Office Manager

Sara Strickland Guidance Counselor B.A. University of Delaware M.A. Saint Mary’s College of California

Taylor Gustafson ‘14 Student Services, TLC B.A. Westminster College

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