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CONNEC IONS JUDGE MEMORIAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE
Excellence in the
ARTS
VOLUME 97 NO.1
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PRINCIPAL Patrick Lambert ‘97
CONNEC IONS
ADVISORY BOARD Michael O’Brien -Chair Todd F. Brashear Lillie Garrido Butcher Lisa Carricaburu ‘83 Landon Clark Joe Evans ‘93 Jim Fuoco ‘75 Sarah Don Lambert ‘98 James Larson David T. Leo ‘84 Ann B. Robinson Ric Trentman ‘84
A Publication of the Judge Memorial Catholic High School Office of Advancement
Fall 2019 VOLUME 97
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 Derek Jensen Director of Communications
Submissions can be emailed to: connections@judgememorial.com
On the front cover: Excellence in the Arts (clockwise)- Judge’s Concert Band, colorful portrait by Emily Leary ‘20, leaf photograph by Grace Sherman ‘21, Dia de Muertos ceramic by Lily Sibthorp ‘21, 2019 Spring Dance Concert, Side Show musical photograph by Annette Rooney ‘21
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In this Issue JUDGE FEATURES A Message from the Principal Judge Profile: From Bulldog to Saint - Kaden Elliss ‘14 A Judge Family Tree: The Burchett Family
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ALUMNI 100 Year Celebration Kick-off - Save the Date PawPrints In Memoriam People of Philantropy Alumni Events - 2019 Homecoming Reunion Celebration
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COVER STORY Excellence in the Arts at Judge
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SCHOOL NEWS 2nd Annual Christ the King Day of Service New Faculty and Staff First Annual Grandparents Day - Mark Your Calendars
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Featured writers and photographers: Emily Leary ‘20, Grace Sherman ‘21, Lily Sibthorp ‘21, Susan Schanz Rausch ‘62, Annette Rooney ‘21, Sam Maxwell ‘20, Josh Icasiano ’21, Michael Gillespie ‘22, Zachary Petrogeorge ‘21, Christina Valentine ‘20 Judge Memorial Catholic High School LLC #107 650 South 1100 East Salt Lake City, UT 84102 801.363.8895 www.judgememorial.com
Note: If you like reading the “Paw Prints,” we need you to send us updates of your milestones and accomplishments. Your travels and other activities are also of interest to your classmates. Submissions: For inclusion in the next issue of Connections, please send all updates, articles, photos to connections@judgememorial.com. You may also mail your materials to us at: Connections, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 650 South 1100 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84102. Photographs: Original film prints are acceptable. They will be scanned and returned to you undamaged. Digital photographs: Should not be printed on a personal color printer. Instead, please provide the original electronic files. Digital photographs should be shot in as large a size and as high a resolution as possible for the camera used, with care being taken to get a sharp image. This yields the best printing results. Please send the raw or uncompressed original TIFF or high-resolution JPEG as an attachment. Do not open and adjust or re-save into any other format. Photos can be embedded into a Word document.
A Message from the
Principal
To our Judge Memorial and Saint Mary’s family, How will we know we made a difference? Early this year we gathered as a faculty and staff to focus on our mission and goals for the year. Through the lively discussion, our attention was brought to the last line of our Philosophy Statement. “In our safe, caring, respectful environment, students are empowered to become builders of a more just society.” A Judge Memorial education is not merely learning academic and social lessons at the school but instead doing something with those lessons to make our society a better place. We lift our horizon from simply getting a great education to doing something positive with it. As current senior, Erica Strand stated in a recent interview, “Judge has always pushed me to think about those in the world around me, I have received the gift of a fantastic education, and I have no intention of letting it go to waste.” We just recently completed our second annual Christ the King Service Day where we poured out into the community and volunteered at 30 different nonprofit organizations. The nonprofits told their stories and welcomed us into their mission. This is a wonderful day where we truly see faith in action. May we continue to foster the empathetic growth within our students that is so needed today. On behalf of our students, we thank you for your support, your generosity, and your engagement. Our community stretches beyond the simple confines of the four years of high school. The Judge Memorial community is before, during, and after high school. By volunteering at the school, attending our events, providing financial support, and offering of 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 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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REUNION CELEBRATION MILESTONE REUNION YEARS ENDING IN 0 & 5
ATTENTION: Classes Ending in 5 and 0 Reconnect With Your Classmates at Your
SAVE THE DATE for next year’s
100 Year Celebration Kick-off & Reunion September 18-19 Friday, September 18 Alumni Pre-game Social & Reunion 5:30-7:00 p.m. on ‘The Beach’
Saturday, September 19
2020 Reunion Next year will be a milestone reunion year for the classes ending in 5 and 0. Help all of your classmates reconnect by being a reunion coordinator. The best reunions are a group effort, so talk to your classmates and start making your plans for next September 18-20. Please contact Joyce Munson at jmunson@judgememorial.com or 801.517.2131 to get a list of your classmates and their contact info. We can also help spread the word about your class’s planned
100 Year Celebration Kickoff Event
gatherings along with the names
5:00 p.m. - Mass in the Auditorium 6:00-10:00 p.m. - Celebration in McCarthey Stadium
and contact info of your reunion coordinators on the Judge Reunion Celebration 2020 Facebook page.
All alumni are invited to be a part of the
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JUDGE PROFILE
Spotlighting Alumni and Members of Our Judge Memorial Family
From Bulldog to Saint: Kaden Elliss ‘14 Makes it to the NFL By Sam Maxwell ‘20 and Josh Icasiano ’21
On April 27, 2019, a former Bull-
Kaden said. “We worked our tails
dog’s dreams came true. Kaden
off. I can guarantee we worked
Elliss ‘14 was taken in the seventh
harder than everyone in the state
round of the NFL Draft by the New
during those off seasons, and it
Orleans Saints. Some would say
paid off with my class winning a
that dream ended when he suf-
title, and then the class after us
fered a season ending knee injury
doing to same. That was special.”
in the second game of the season, but not Kaden. When asked about the injury, Kaden said, “No worries. I know God’s got it.”
When asked about the 2013 state championship game, former Head Coach James Cordova had the following to say: “In his senior year
Despite the setback, he’s stay-
at the state championship game we
ing optimistic about his situation
were down at halftime. Kaden took
through his faith.
it on himself and just took over the game on both sides
Kaden came to Judge Memorial as a sophomore, and began playing sports as soon as he could. At Judge he played football, basketball, and track and field. He was a dominant
Kaden Elliss ‘14
athlete in all sports that he participated in, but he stood
Dennis Erickson wanted very badly for the University of Utah to offer him a scholarship,” Coach Cordova said when asked about Kaden’s recruitment. “He knew what kind of athlete Kaden was going to be, but Utah just didn't quite see where he
of the ball. He ran over,
fit.”
around, and past peo-
Kaden never did receive a schol-
ple. He knocked passes
arship offer from Utah, but the
down, made tackles. It
three schools that did make offers,
was a snow covered
Idaho, Weber State, and Idaho
game and he just ele-
State, had considerable interest in
vated the level of play
signing him. Kaden contemplated
of that game for himself
his options carefully and eventually
and really was the differ-
decided to sign with the Vandals at
ence maker.”
the University of Idaho.
He was the starting quarterback,
After Kaden’s senior season, he
“Idaho came knocking but he had
but played almost all positions, on
was still looking for an opportuni-
to actually sit out fall of his fresh-
both sides of the ball, according to
ty to play at the next level. As the
man year because they didn't have
coach James Cordova. His senior
son of Luther Elliss, a ten-year NFL
a scholarship to give him. But once
year, he won the Utah 3A player of
Pro-Bowler and former All-Amer-
Kaden was on the team he started
the year award, and led his team
ican at the University of Utah, it
from the time he walked on cam-
to their first state title win since
might seem obvious that Kaden
pus until he walked off,” Cordova
1983.
would be a star in college and play
said.
out the most on the football field.
“My best memory at Judge was probably developing a state championship caliber football program,” 6
Kaden playing for the New Orleans Saints
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in the NFL too. But Kaden’s path wasn’t so smooth.
Kaden proved to be a key asset for the Vandals. He recorded 289
“Former Utah assistant coach
total tackles throughout his time at
Idaho 47 of which were tackles for
though he wasn’t a regular season
a loss and 4 interceptions. But he
starter, Kaden made the most of
didn’t just play defense.
the playing time he did get, wheth-
Just as in high school, Kaden’s athleticism was used all over the
er it was on defense or special teams.
field. “I think I played everything
But in the Saint’s third showdown
on defense beside safety at one
of the year, a road game against
point,” Kaden said in an interview
the Seattle Seahawks, Kaden left
with reporter Sean Fazende of Fox
the game with a knee injury.
8 in September. “Then on offense I
Although he was initially ruled
played wide receiver, slot, I would
as questionable to return to the
When asked about how he got the
line up in the backfield and I
game, he was later placed on the
position he is in, Kaden said, “I
played some tight end.”
team’s injury reserve list, and ruled
can say 100% that I am where I am
out for the remainder of the 2019
today because of the Lord Jesus
season.
Christ. He designed me. He’s loved
The Saints were impressed with Elliss’ college accomplishments, not
Although it was a very tough reality, Kaden stayed positive. As an athlete of faith, Kaden is an example of how an athlete should not
only in college but in his pro-day workout as well. Because of this, they decided to make him a part of their team. This also made him the first ever Judge Memorial alumni to be drafted into the NFL. Kaden worked his way through rookie minicamp and the Saints training camp. The work seems to have paid off for Kaden as he was signed to the Saint’s active 53-man roster after training camp, meaning he would be suiting up on Sundays, something he had worked
me. He’s guided me every step along the way, and He continues to do so. Like Paul writes, my boast is in HIM!”
only involve faith in their everyday
Through faith and hard work,
life, but in their sport as well.
Kaden is determined to be the best
“In college when he scored touchKaden signing with the New Orleans Saints
Kaden giving thanks for his God-given talent
downs and when he made an interception in camp for the Saints, his end zone celebration involves him kissing his hand and pointing up to God because of his God-given talent,” coach Cordova said when asked about the type of person Kaden is.
version of himself that he can be, on and off the football field. He is expected to be back and ready for action for the upcoming 2020 NFL season, and could play a key role for the Saints on defense. But nonetheless, there is no greater example of what it means to be a Judge athlete than Kaden Elliss.
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his absolute hardest to get. Kaden played all throughout the four New Orleans’ pre-season games, along with the first few
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JUDGE FAMILY TREE
Showcasing Generations of Judge Memorial Familes
Burchett Family Tree
Tom Burchett ‘67
Monica Burchett Brinkerhoff ‘91
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Matt Burchett ‘94
Dominic Burchett ‘96
Gina Burchett Zipp ‘00
Jerry Burchett ‘71
Sarah Burchett Gondek ‘02
Mary Burchett ‘05
Ken Burchett ‘73
Laura Burchett Sasala ‘07
Emily Burchett ‘11
Jim Burchett ‘75
Stephanie Burchett Schmitz ‘96
Dean Burchett ‘79
Michele Burchett Foust ‘97
Ann Burchett ‘80
Brian Burchett ‘99
Jeanmarie Burchett Gee ‘85
David Burchett ’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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PAWPRINTS 1950s
1980s
Msgr. J. Terrence Fitzgerald ‘54, the diocese’s Vicar General Emeritus, was honored October 30 with the Lifetime of Services award during the Catholic Community Services annual Humanitarian Awards Dinner. Ordained a priest for the Diocese of Salt Lake City in 1962, Msgr. Fitzgerald has held every major administrative position in the local church.
James Merendino ‘85, who directed the cult classic film SLC Punk!, returned to Utah in September for the 20-year anniversary screening at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center. This iconic punk film was an official selection at the 1999 Sundance Film Festival.
1970s Norm Allred '76 is now a Deacon for the Diocese of Meath in Mulligar, Ireland.
Sisters Judy Schovaers Green ‘78 and Barbara Schovaers ‘81 recently opened an exciting and fun art/gift gallery in Sugar House. Tallulah Gallery offers uncommon gifts of vast mediums by local artists and artisans around the world.
Paul Burke ‘89 is one the subjects depicted in a new Lifetime movie, Trapped. The Alex Cooper Story. Burke, who was the attorney representing Cooper, helped orchestrate her escape after she was trapped against her will in a conversion therapy home in Utah. Based on a harrowing true story, the teen was placed in conversion therapy after revealing she was gay to her devout Mormon parents. In addition, Burke was also named Lawyer of the Year by the Utah Bar Commission this year.
1990s Katie Flattery Flores ‘93 is the Chief Nursing Officer at Mountain Point Medical Center in Lehi, Utah.
SEND US YOUR UPDATES We would love to feature your career, family, and Judge Memorial or St. Mary of the Wasatch memories. Make sure you send a photo and caption so we may properly identify everyone.
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2000s
Bruce Garlinghouse ‘09 married Taylor Duty on September 7 in Portland, Oregon.
Victoria (Gonzalez) Cabal ‘01 is the Director for the Office of Student Inclusion & First Ascent Scholars at the University of Utah David Eccles School of Business.
Rosalba Dominguez '01 won a seat on the Murray City Council during the recently concluded November 2019 election. Noting she is a lifelong Murray resident, community advocate and urban gardener, Dominguez thanked her campaign supporters, writing "We Made Herstory!!!" Eli Sasich ‘03 is a show producer for ProfitWell.
Charlie Knuth ‘04 married Mikayla Dunfee on September 18 at the St. John’s Episcopal Church, overlooking beautiful Lake Tahoe.
Jane Downes ‘06 is the Director of Nutrition at Zerlry.
Danielle Valdez ‘06 is a Behaviorial Health Consultant at University of Utah Health and a Licensed Clincial Social Worker.
2010s Adeline Diamond ‘12 is the Senior Experiential Designer at Verizon in New York City. She has a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design and a master’s degree in Art and Design Education.
Anthony Fratto (Oyler) '12 just received his master's degree from MIT and has accepted a job as an energy consultant for a company in San Francisco that works with electric utilities, regulators and policymakers to decarbonize the electricity sector. Aundraya Dain ‘13 is Judge Memorial’s new art teacher, replacing longtime art teacher Tom Bettin ‘67, who retired last June.
Kailie Quinn ‘14 is the Assistant Coach for Women’s Basketball at Dixie State University.
Alan Lang '17 has signed to play basketball for Bossier Parish Community College in Louisiana. He was All-State his senior year at Judge and a redshirt freshman last year at Weber State University.
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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.
SISTER ANGELA MARIE HINCKLEY ‘39 - September 4, 2019. Sister of Margaret Hinckley Ensign ‘37.
CHARLES BRADFORD (CHUCK) ROSIER ’61 – May 3, 2019.
LOUISE CAIRO BEST ’44 St. Mary of the Wasatch – September 24, 2019. JOHN DANIEL PIACITELLI ’45 – July 8, 2019. JOSEPH BRUSATTO ’56 – September 26, 2019. Brother of JoAnn Toole ’53.
LEO JOSEPH WALZ ’56 – September 21, 2019. Preceded in death by brother Clete Walz ’58. Father of Kate Mattsson ’85, Joe Walz ’86. Grandfather to Joey Walz ’16, Tommy Walz ’18, Johnny Walz ’19, Anthony Walz ’23.
JOHN ESTES ‘59 - November 23, 2018. Brother of Jim Estes ‘61.
CHARLES JASPER CALFO ’60 – September 12, 2019.
* Every attempt has been made to ensure names are included and properly spelled. Should you find that we missed anything or are in error, please contact the Advancement Department at 801.517.2131.
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TERRY FRANK HARTT ’64 – May 27, 2019. Brother of Sandra Hartt Halladay ’79.
JAMES MARLOW REINECCIUS ’64 – June 21, 2019.
PETER M. PADGEN ‘64 - November 4, 2019.
KRAIG W. GRUBAUGH ’65 – July 2, 2019. Brother of Pamela GrubaughLittig ’69 St. Mary of the Wasatch, Kae Grubaugh ’74.
R. MICHAEL MURPHY ’69 – September 28, 2019. Brother of Thomas Murphy ’71.
EXTENDED FAMILY EDWARD DALTON BROPHY – June 22, 2019. Father of Sofia Brophy Chisholm ’96, Alana Brophy Potter ’03. FRANCISCO JAVIER CHACON – October 25, 2019. Father of Antonio Chacon ’90. NICHOLAS (NICK) JOHN GALANIS III ’73 – May 17, 2019. Son of Robert Galanis ’54. Husband of LeeAnn Robertson ’74. CRISTAN LEE (CRIS) MOORE ’78 – May 21, 2019. Life partner of Barbara Bingle ’71.
ERNEST COLOSIMO – September 28, 2019. Father of Monica Lynch ’69 St. Mary of the Wasatch, Cynthia Divino ’70 St. Mary of the Wasatch, Danny Colosimo ’73, Peggy Schwarz ’78, Charlie Colosimo ’80. Grandfather of Natalie Divino Stander ’94, Nicole Divino Manchego ’97, Noelle Divino Achekzai ’00. Preceded in death by his son Ralph Colosimo ’72. DEACON DANNY LEE ESSARY – September 12, 2019. Father of Angela Hummel ’97. Grandfather of Dominic Hummel ’22. AVA ESTES - June, 29 2019. Wife of Jim Estes ‘61 and sister-inlaw of John Estes ‘59.
TRICIA PROKOPIS MORE ’78 – July 30, 2019. Daughter of Marie Prokopis ’55. Wife of Steve More ’78. Sister of Tedd Prokopis ’81, Brooke Prokopis Dyer ’84.
PAUL K. (P.K.) CLARK ’80 – September 2, 2019. Son of Patricia Clark ’56. Brother of Mike Clark ’82, Brian Clark ’88. Uncle of Alexandra Clark ’12, Dillon Clark ’15. BRIAN LUERS ’96 – September 28, 2019. Brother of Matthew Luers ’98.
KATHERINE (KAY) FASSIO – May 18, 2019. Mother of Paulette Tedesco ’64, Dick Fassio ’65, Kris Kladis ’70 St. Mary of the Wasatch. Grandmother of Lisa Tedesco Rose ’88, Brian Tedesco ’91, Vincent Fassio ’94, Anthony Fassio ’97, Stephen Kladis ’98, Rick Kladis ’01. Great Grandmother of Tysan Rose ’08, Shaylin Rose ’11, Andrew Tedesco ’13, Emily Tedesco ’16 and Rocco Fassio ’22. JEAN MERKL HENKELS – September 24, 2019. Mother of Lawrence Henkels ’72, Barbara Dries ’73, Anne Jaffe ’74, Mark Henkels ’76, Jean Henkels Lee ’78, Richard Henkels ’79, Edward Henkels ’80, Diane Henkels ’82, Donna Neeley ’84, Andrea Heidinger ’88. Grandmother of Anne Henkels ’12, Rachel Henkels ’14, Rebecca Henkels ’16. JOSEPH PATRICK KEMMERER – June 19, 2019. Husband of Roxanne Larrabee Kammerer ’78. LEILA (LEE) LOVETT - October 3, 2019. Mother of Michael Lovett, Judge faculty. CRAIG FRANK MALLORY - October 21, 2019. Heart transplant recipient from Demi Candeleria ‘06 who passed in 2003. GWEN LIGHT MANDEL - September 9, 2019. Mother of Kate Bills, Judge faculty. NORMA JOAN MANNING – May 14, 2019. Mother of Suzanne Manning ’89, Michael Manning ’91. ANTHONY JAMES RUSSO II – May 12, 2019. Brother of Debbie Russo Evans ’77, Kristine Russo Teeguarden ’77, Michelle Russo ’88. ELIZABETH JEAN TERRILL – April 28, 2019. Mother of Shauna Terrill Roberts ’87, David Terrill ’87. Mother-in-Law of Kelly Terrill ’87.
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People of Philanthropy By Susan Schanz Rausch ‘62
In the early 1960s, Americans
in Latin. For three years at Judge
tice issues. “Let your light shine”
faced the Civil rights movement,
she participated in the Latin Club,
was a phrase that Sister Catherine
the intensifying Vietnam War, the
especially in the Public Speaking
Anita used frequently to signify the
assassinations of powerful leaders
competitions scheduled through-
importance of living a life reflect-
and the transformation
out the state of Utah.
ing your values. Susan is grateful
of the Second Vatican
Both the confidence
to her and to Sr. Irmalyn (Judge)
Council. This was also
from this activity and
and Fr. Tom Gillespie for being
the time when Judge Me-
his recommendation
both mentors and friends over
morial became a co-ed
of Mt. St. Mary’s in
their lifetimes. Susan continued to
high school in Salt Lake
Los Angeles were
write and visit both Sr. Irmalyn and
City, and the Oblates of
influential in her
Fr. Tom until their deaths.
St. Francis De Sales were
pursuit of a Latin
invited by the bishop to
scholarship.
become administrators
Susan Schanz Rausch ‘62
and educators at Judge. During these years Susan Schanz moved from Texas to Salt Lake City for her Sophomore year at Judge.
high school teacher, and a former
at Judge, Susan’s
parish Liturgical Coordinator and
school activities were enhanced by her CYO officer responsibilities including travel to the
Oblates sent Fr. Thomas O’Neill as
national assembly in
Dean of Men and Fr. Tom Gillespie
Buffalo, NY. All of these
as a professor of Advanced Latin
experiences plus Fr.
from Philadelphia to Judge Me-
Tom’s “Go beyond the
morial. Both of these men were
boundaries” resulted in
wonderful additions to the faculty
her scholarship to MSMU.
open arms and hearts. Father Tom Gillespie was also the senior class advisor, and encouraged Susan to pursue a college scholarship
ters, is a former Latin and History
During her years
The following year, 1961, the
and engaged the students with
To honor both Judge and the Mount, Susan
Father Thomas Gillespie
and her husband have established the Sr. Catherine Anita History and Social Justice Scholarship that is open to any Judge graduate studying History and Social Justice. Sister Catherine Anita, the Mount Librarian, mentored the Young Christian Students (YCS) and encouraged Susan and her fellow students to become actively
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Rausch, the mother of four daugh-
involved with social jus-
employee. She currently volunteers with The Religious Coalition for Emergency Needs and other organizations serving the poor and homeless in Frederick, MD. “I hope that whoever applies for this scholarship will learn that education and service are lifelong,” she says. “You never stop learning, whether it’s a formal education or community learning where volunteer activities connect you to other people and introduce you to new ideas.
Be a CHAMPION of Judge
As a history schol-
by joining our monthly giving program
ar, Rausch says she learned that one person can embolden others and make a difference, one light at a time. “However it is what we do together that matters and
A NEW, convenient and secure way to support Judge Memorial is to join our CHAMPION monthly giving program. Being a CHAMPION of Judge benefits everyone! Not only will giving regular monthly donations enable you to easily manage a gift to fit your budget, but will also be a dependable source of support that Judge can count on throughout the year.
changes the course of history.”
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ALUMNI EVENTS
2019
HOMECOMING REUNION CELEBRATION MILESTONE REUNION YEARS ENDING IN 4 & 9
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 13 on ‘The Beach.’ Charles Dover ‘69, Paul McGill ‘69, Francis Roser Barber ‘69 St. Mary, Mike Murray ‘69, Carlos Bussell ‘69
Class of 1984: Maureen McDonough Wilkerson, Cindy Friedheim Fey, Laura Jarvis Horn, Amy Albo Liston, Renee Bossom Badger, Paul Murnin, CeCe Jimenez Mendonsa, Chrissy Wright Bond, Peta Owens Liston, Carol Aarts, Ric Trentman, Ken Denham, Kristan Jacobsen, Louie Pickens Biewert, Denise DiBona Kruse, Kendra Green Sanborn, Mike Liston
Class of 1989: Dan Reilly, Tom Carlson, Mark Cheminant, Paul Burke, Jennifer Howard Cannon, Kerri Ruebel Jensen, Suzanne Manning, Mario Rasso, Liza Feilner, Barney Brockwell, Rhea Grey-Eggert, Lisa Lombardi Hassett, Debbie Rogozinski, Allison Costello Cutler, Debbie Condas Acocks, Stephanie Lobato Prokopis, Elizabeth Sawaya Boggs, Steve Prokopis 16
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Excellence in the Arts at Judge At Judge Memorial, we believe that engaging in the arts is essential to the human experience and to a well-rounded education. The arts challenge our ability to communicate a perspective and point of view through multiple forms of expression. Visual arts, music, dance, and prose can teach us to collaborate, synchronize, empathize, and often provide the opportunity to reflect on the human condition. The arts program at Judge fosters an appreciation of nature, an awareness of the diversity of people and cultures, and an opportunity and experience that cultivates individual expression and creative living.
Dance Nathan Shaw’s passion for the
In his research paper
performing arts is evident in his
“How the Arts Develop
own background as a gifted ac-
the Young Brain,” David
tor, singer, and dancer. Mr. Shaw
A. Sousa demonstrates
celebrates the creative expression
that neuroscience re-
found in every student regardless
search is revealing the
of individual ability or experience.
impressive impact of arts
When he recognizes an opportu-
instruction on students'
nity or a need he addresses the
cognitive, social, and
challenge head on. Examples of
emotional development.
this include Judge’s dance classes
He states that “dance
to enhance strength and agility for
techniques help students become
the school’s athletes and his All-
more aware of their physical pres-
Join us on Thursday, December 12
Male Dance Class (the only one of
ence, spatial relationships, breath-
or Saturday, December 14 at 7:00
its kind in the state) with an enroll-
ing, and timing and rhythm in
p.m. in the Dance Studio for this
ment of 18 students this year. Na-
movement.” It is also documented
winter’s event. The theme is “Big
than joined the Judge faculty more
that physical movement enhances
Band” and will feature music from
than seven years ago as the first
emotional well-being and happi-
the early to mid-19th century.
full-time male high school dance
ness.
teacher in the state. The Judge Memorial’s Winter and Spring Dance Concerts are among the most popular events of the year.
Judge Dance Company (male and female) at the 2019 Spring Dance Concert.
a greater sense of confidence and well-being.
Judge’s dance program is open to all students in all grades, offering an opportunity to build strength, balance, and agility, and to develop
Men’s Dance Company at the 2019 Spring Dance Concert
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Excellence in the Arts at Judge
Drama Under the current direction of Mr.
ton, conjoined twins who
Darin Hathaway, Drama Direc-
became famous show per-
tor and the 2012 Utah 3A Drama
formers in the 1930s. This
Teacher of the Year, Judge Memo-
musical gave the audience
rial produces some of the finest
and our students the re-
theater in the state. Judge’s drama
minder and importance of
students compete and win awards
accepting and celebrating
at both the region and state levels.
what makes us unique. If
In fact, last year they placed first in
you missed the current run
their region.
of Side Show, Judge Memo-
Over the past few years, students have participated in accomplished and challenging performances including, In the Heights, The Elephant Man, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Metamorphoses, Tommy, Dead Man Walking, The Crucible and most recently Side Show. The school’s Drama Club focuses on building self-esteem, community and appreciation of life through the arts. Students perform, discuss, and attend theatrical performances throughout the state, as well as provide service to different community organizations related to these performances. Mr. Hathaway continues to challenge his students while bringing emotive and thought-provoking performances to the stage. In addition to performing, students also serve as stage managers and participate in lighting design, sound design and costume design. Judge’s most recent production, Side Show, was a musical based on the lives of Daisy and Violet Hil18
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rial has been selected to remount its production on January 17 and 18, 2020, at Judge Memorial’s E. L Wiegand’s Auditorium.
Excellence in the Arts at Judge
Music We are privileged to welcome Dr.
coordination and acute listening
Shannon Roberts this fall to head
skills. You must work closely with
Judge Memorial’s music depart-
others and acquire the discipline
ment. Dr. Roberts is a nationally
to practice. Dr. Roberts notes that
known composer, arranger, author,
“unlike many other classes, in mu-
clinician and music educator. Be-
sic you cannot perform at 89%, you
fore coming to Judge, Dr. Shannon
need to perform at 100% to assure
was a professor at Weber State
that the orchestral performance is
University, University of Utah, Dixie
enjoyable to the ear and aligned
State University and Woods Cross
with all aspects of the score.”
High School. Dr. Robert’s classes include concert band, concert choir, jazz
Dr. Roberts conducting Judge’s Concert Band as students arrive in the morning
band, orchestra, AP Music Theory and piano technique. Because Dr. Roberts is a well-known composer, he composes music for each individual student based on their level and talent. What attracted Dr. Roberts to Judge Memorial was Judge’s approach to teaching the whole person, which fosters critical thinking and challenges students to think outside the box. Judge’s cura personalis include the exploration of ethics and service along with faith and knowledge while producing
Judge’s Concert Band playing for the students before classes begin
Dr. Roberts giving the band a highfive after their performance
graduates who are prepared and ready to contribute to society. Dr. Shannon’s philosophy is that music should be a conduit for self-expression – be as great as you can be. Music can play a vital role in the educational experience. Playing any musical instrument in an ensemble or as a soloist requires the ability to read music, the development of eye, hand and mind
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Excellence in the Arts at Judge
Photography & New Media In addition to teaching
video composition, headlines,
various English classes
coverage, opinion and sports.
including AP English in Lit-
The Bulldog Press staff also
erature and Composition,
participates in a project with
Dr. Chris Sloan’s dedica-
PBS NewsHour and the Stu-
tion to the arts includes
dent Reporting Labs (SRL),
classes in introductory and
working with student jour-
advanced photography
nalists at schools across the
and new media. He also
country. Last year, Judge stu-
oversees the publication
dents created documentary
of the Judge’s quarterly
films in the fields of science,
student news publication,
technology, engineering, and
the Bulldog Press.
math. One of these films,
Taken by Annette Rooney ‘21
Dr. Sloan examines the art of self-expression and communication through multiple platforms, including digital photography, print publication, podcast, video, photojournalism, and fine arts photography. In addition
covering the Wasatch Wildlife to these media.
Watch Citizen Science Proj-
Dr. Sloan strives to bring out each student’s creativity, and interpretative and technical skill in all aspects of their work.
ect, was among top six films from participating schools from around the country selected for the annual NewsHour SRL STEM film festival. This festival recognizes excellence
to being exposed to the media
Each year, journalists and media
among the next generation of news
platforms and tools of the trade,
staff from Dr. Sloan’s Bulldog Press
journalists.
including software and editing
receive national recognition and
tools, students learn technique,
numerous awards. In the 2018-
aesthetics and composition. Dr.
2019 school year, Dr. Sloan’s
Sloan also covers various aspect of
students and staff received 19
the law, ethics, and history related
awards in areas such as design, photography, cartoon illustration,
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Taken by Zachary Petrogeorge ‘21
Excellence in the Arts at Judge
Visual Arts This year Judge welcomes back
Maryland Institute College of Art,
Aundraya Dain, Class of ’13 to
California College of the Arts, and
head-up Judge’s esteemed Visual
the Pratt Institute.
Arts Department. Ms. Dain is a graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Art and has her Master’s of Art Education from Case Western Reserve University. Ms. Dain believes “students who take art
We tapped the skill of our Advanced Drawing and Design students to create the beautiful character backdrops for this year’s musical, Side Show.
courses are better-rounded. Art
Every year our students and
provides an outlet to students
alumni participate and attend
through freedom of expression
the Alumni and Student Art Show
while building their observational
hosted by past Judge parents Kelly
skills and evoking the imagination
and Majid Omana at Evergreen
to build critical thinking skills.
Framing Co. & Gallery, Inc. in Salt
Through art, students develop in-
Lake City. This annual event show-
dependence, skills for success and
cases the breadth of artistic talent
free thinking.”
and creative abilities our past and
Judge’s Visual Arts Department provides an educational environ-
Linocut by Christina Valentine ‘20
present students develop and maintain throughout their lives.
ment that inspires, encourages, and fosters creativity while focusing on the development of the whole person. The department maintains Judge’s high academic standards through instruction and mastery of skills across multiple mediums including drawing, paint-
“The arts, in particular, can release imagination to open new perspectives, to identify alternatives. The vistas that might open, the connections that might be made, are
ing, printmaking, and ceramics.
experiential phenomena; our
Judge’s 2018-2019 Advanced
become newly formed.”
Placement Art students each scored 5’s on their independent placement exams; and over the past several years Judge’s fine arts
Celicia Child ‘21 helping create the backdrop for the fall musical ‘Side Show’
encounter with the world
- Maxine Greene American educational philosopher, author, social activist, and teacher
students have gone on to attend such prestigious art schools as Rhode Island School of Design, Savannah College of Art and Design, Parsons School of Design, the Cleveland Institute of Art,
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SCHOOL NEWS
2nd Annual Christ the King Day of Service The second annual Christ the King Day of Service took place on Thursday, November 21. Nearly 700 students, faculty, staff and parents volunteered for a diverse variety of community projects. This year’s day of service was coordinated by the students in the Peer Ministry class, under the guidance of our Campus Minister, Mrs. Celina Poppe. Each student and faculty member worked together to brainstorm where they would like to serve, how they could further support that organization, and what the day would look like.
Christ the King Day of Service 2019 Recipients
Best Friends Animal Society Carmalite Monastery Catholic Community Services Share House Gail Miller Resource Center Girls on the Run Utah Habitat for Humanity Highland Care Center IRC Goat Farm Leonardo Museum Liberty Elementary School Life Care Center
Madeleine Choir School Mt. Calvary Cemetery Our Lady of Lourdes School Rescue Mission Ronald McDonald House Sarah Daft Home Kearns-Saint Ann School St. Francis Xavier School St. Vincent de Paul Parish School St. Vincent Dinning Hall Good Samaritan The Leonardo Museum
Judge students who served as teacher’s aides at Our Lady of Lourdes School Judge students who assisted residents at the Highland Care Center
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The Madeleine Choir School The Sharing Place Tracy Aviary Nature Center Community Action - Head Start Volunteers of America William E. Christopherson Salt Lake VA Home Youthlinc YWCA Utah
Judge students who helped in the Habitat for Humanity warehouse
Judge students who helped organize the food pantry at the YWCA
New Faculty and Staff Welcome to the Judge Family! Eduardo Andrade Maintenance Worker
Jonathan Garrison Social Studies Teacher B.A. Brigham Young University
Shauna Bingham Administrative Office Manager
Dr. Joseph Gibbons Science Teacher B.S. Western Washington University Ph.D. Univ. of Utah
Aundraya Dain ‘13 Art Teacher
Derek Jensen Director of Communications
B.A. Cleveland Institute of Art M.A.E. Case Western Reserve University
B.S. Univ. of Utah
Angie Grow-Hall Cafeteria Worker
Nicola Landau Guidance Counselor
Andrew Montoya Front Office and Assistant to the Dean
Dr. Shannon Roberts Music Teacher B.A. United States International University M.M. Univ. of Utah Ph.D. Univ. of Utah
B.A. Florida State University M.A. New York University
First Annual
Grandparents Day Wednesday, March 18, 2020
MARK YOUR CALENDARS for Judge Memorial’s First Annual Grandparents and Special Friends Day. Wednesday, March 18, 2020 9:00 am - Registration and pictures with your student 9:20 am - Mass with your student in the auditorium followed by campus tours lead by your student 10:45 am - A light brunch immediately following your campus tour For Grandparents and Special Friends only! More details to come in the Bulldog Broadcast for parents.
Becky Duberow ‘68 St. Mary of the Wasatch with her Judge grandchildren Caeli Sherman ‘22, James Duberow ‘23, and Grace Sherman ‘21
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Judge Memorial Catholic High School 38th Annual
Gala & Auction Saturday, February 8, 2020
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Dinner, Host Bar, Silent & Live Auctions, Dancing
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