Judge Memorial Connections Magazine Fall 2021

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PRINCIPAL Patrick Lambert ‘97

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ADVISORY BOARD Michael O’Brien - Chair Dominic McCarthey Aragon ‘97 Lillie Garrido Butcher Landon Clark Mary Crowther Joe Evans ‘93 Jim Fuoco ‘75 Sarah Don Lambert ‘98 Micheal McGinley ‘66 David T. Leo ‘84 Ann B. Robinson Dr. Catherine Olsen Stokes ‘87

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

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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 Sherrie Knuth Advancement Staff

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In this Issue JUDGE FEATURES A Message from the Principal

Judge Profile: Utah Jazz & Judge Alumni Judge Profile: Pete Oswald ‘99, Best Selling Author and Illustrator A Judge Family Tree: Reilly-Liston Family

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ALUMNI PawPrints In Memoriam

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COVER STORY Judge Memorial is a 2021 National Blue Ribbon School Featured writers and photographers: Oliver Laughlin ‘24, Damarco Soutor ‘24, Carter Williams-Deseret News, Sam Oswald ‘22, Pete Oswald ‘99.

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SCHOOL NEWS New Faculty and Staff Three Lady Bulldogs Sign Letters of Intent 4th Annual Christ the King Day of Service First In-person Grandparent Day

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A Message from the

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To our Judge Memorial and Saint Mary’s families, Our centennial year celebrations continue as we honor the past, provide for the present, and plan for the future.

Congratulations to our students, faculty, staff, and parents as Judge Memorial Catholic High School was awarded the National Blue Ribbon Award from the United States Department of Education. This was the fourth time that Judge Memorial has received this prestigious award. At the ceremonies in Washington D.C., the Secretary of Education reiterated that the high standards for this award were achieved during one of the most challenging years on record.

Over the last few years, we have continued to expand our course offerings across the academic spectrum.

Our concurrent enrollment classes have expanded along with our Advanced Placement Capstone Program.

We are leading the pack when it comes to innovation regarding blended online learning. We have also expanded our Learning Resource Center and early interventions for students that are in need of additional supports. Our academic focus continues to be a primary reason for incoming families to choose Judge Memorial Catholic High School.

As we look to the future, we are actively exploring the possibilities of doing a full facility upgrade. Facilities have created unique opportunities and challenges throughout the years. We are exploring all possibilities in creating the most state of the art learning facility. Our leadership team is actively touring innovative learning spaces which will inspire our students for the next 100 years. We are currently in the middle of a feasibility study which will provide direction on how boldly we will move forward.

On behalf of our students, we thank you for your support, your generosity, and your engagement. Our Judge Memorial and Saint Mary’s family is a global community. Our commitment to family is not confined to four years of high school but for a lifetime. We encourage you to volunteer at the school, attend our events, provide financial support, and offer prayers. Your support reinforces our faith in this beautiful mission. It is this connection, from your home to our classrooms, that we celebrate this great tradition.

Many blessings to our Judge Memorial Catholic High School and Saint Mary’s friends and families.

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JUDGE PROFILE

Spotlighting Alumni and Members of Our Judge Memorial Family

Utah Jazz and Judge Alumni

By Oliver Laughlin ‘24 and Damarco Soutor ‘24

The Utah Jazz has been Salt Lake City’s own NBA team since 1974. Throughout that time, several members of the Judge community have helped support them. Currently, they are third in the Western Conference and we are proud to share that the following three Judge alumni are assisting with their success.

Dr. Travis Maak ‘97 Orthopedic Surgeon and Utah Jazz Team Physician Dr. Travis Maak received his un-

they were at Judge. They fell in

dergraduate degree from Stanford

love and decided to move back to

University and completed his med-

Utah together where Travis could

ical degree from Yale’s

pursue a career with the

School of Medicine. He

Utah Jazz. He has been

was surprised by how

working with the Jazz

different the two schools

ever since.

were from each other but

Dr. Travis Maak loved

he liked them both. “To-

his experience at Judge

tally different perspectives, Yale was a bit of a big city and Stanford was

Travis Maak ‘97

more of a small town. I enjoyed the east coast, I liked the different people and the different perspectives, so I decided to stay there.”

Memorial, and says it

opportunities and the diverse back-

really impacted his life.

grounds of the student body. It

“I think the biggest thing

was a long commute but worth it.”

that Judge offers, is a

Travis believes Judge instills a lot

diverse experience and a student

of different perspectives, thought

body that is motivated. Interesting-

processes and provides a great

ly, I think in life it’s not so much

education.

ties that you have, and you either

Travis decided to specialize in

take advantage of them, or you

sports medicine, and for a short

don’t. “I commuted from Heber

time worked for the New York

City, I believe my parents sent me

Knicks and the New York Giants.

to Judge because of the academic

“Working for the New York Giants was a pretty cool experience be-

Dr. Travis Maak ‘97 M.D., 2006 Yale University School of Medicine B.S. Biology, 2001 Stanford University Utah Jazz Head Orthopaedic Team Physician, 2014 present

cause that was the year they won the Super Bowl, and I was on the sidelines for all of the Super Bowl.

University of Utah Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, 2012-present

That was pretty awesome.” While in Manhattan, Dr. Maak met a woman who was also a Judge alumnus

New York Football Giants Assistant Team Physician 2011-2012

from his same class (Dr. Michelle didn’t know her very well when

T M S t

what you learn as the opportuni-

After completing his residency,

Kennedy Maak ‘97) although he

Dr. Maak ‘97 focuses on sports medicine and arthroscopic treatment of the hip and knee.

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Utah Jazz and Judge Alumni - Continued Derek Garduño ‘00 Utah Jazz Senior Vice President of Basketball Communications After graduating from Judge

say about Judge.” Derek still keeps

Memorial, Derek went to the

in touch with many of his friends

University of Utah and worked at

from Judge, even after all of his ad-

the Salt Lake Tribune

ventures of his post-high

as a sports assistant.

school career.

He also interned with

Derek’s favorite part of

the Jazz in their public

going to Judge was “the

relations department

diversity of people that

during this time. After

come from all over the

college, Derek “ended up

Derek Garduño ‘00 was promoted to the Senior Vice President of Basketball Communiations for the Utah Jazz in September 2021.

valley, which is pretty

working at a PR agency, around the time when

Derek Garduno ‘00

the Millers bought the Salt Lake Bees, and they had an opening for a PR person.” In the summers, Derek worked PR for the Salt Lake Bees, and in the winter worked PR for the Utah Jazz. He did that for about three years, or three seasons. And then he even-

unique, as opposed to just going to a regular high school where it’s

nities. I think you leave Judge with

generally people from one area. To

a real appreciation for what you

have people from all over the Salt

have.” He loved the community

Lake Valley made for a better expe-

aspect of Judge and his teachers,

rience and where the students got

especially Dr. Sloan, and felt Judge

to know people from all different

prepared him for his life in many

backgrounds.”

countless ways.

tually moved over to focus only on

Derek felt his experience at Judge

the Jazz. This will be Derek’s 17th

was great and he was very fortu-

Derek Garduño ‘00

season with the Jazz.

nate to be able to have attended

B.A. Communications, 2004 University of Utah

Derek was on the Bulldog Press when he attended Judge, and felt it helped him in his

Judge. “I think we’re all pretty lucky to have gone to Judge, and I realize

Utah Jazz Senior VP of Basketball Commnications Sept 2021 - present

not everybody has those opportu-

career. “The Bulldog Press, had a big influ-

VP of Communications 2017-2021

ence on me because Photo by Carter Williams, Deseret News

writing is such a huge part of my career. The education at Judge Memorial was unbelievable, and I felt over prepared going to college after graduating from Judge, which is a pretty nice feeling to have. I have nothing but positive things to 6

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Derek Garduño ‘00 speaking with former UCLA guard Norman Powell during a PAC-12 pre-draft workout for the Utah Jazz when Derek was the Senior Manager of Communications in 2015.

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Director of Communications & Player Relations 2015-2017 Senior Manager of Communications 2007-2015 Salt Lake Bees Manager of Communications 2007 Communications Coordinator 2005-2007

Danny Franks ‘09 Utah Jazz Communications Manager After graduating from Santa Clara

ceed and felt very prepared for

University, Danny interned at the

college as well as feeling like Judge

San Francisco Giants in Client Rela-

taught him core beliefs.

tions before moving back

“I felt really confident

to Salt Lake where he

about my writing skills

went to work for “1280

coming out of Judge. I

the Zone,” a sports

think that that’s one of

broadcasting radio sta-

the biggest assets of

tion. That is where he

being a Judge graduate

met Derek Garduño ’00,

is the solid foundation of

and the rest is history as the next season Danny

Danny Franks ‘09

was working full-time for the Utah Jazz.

education. Judge does a good job of bringing the community together

and teaching you to take care of

“Derek and I are in a pretty rare po-

other people and the right values.

sition in that there’s only so many

Whatever situation you run into,

of these PR positions in sports.

you have these core principles that

We get to cheer for our hometown

Judge helped instill – respect, treat-

team and it’s been fun being home

ing other people the way you want

and working for the team you grew

to be treated, working hard, and

up rooting for.” Danny enjoyed his

teamwork.”

memories with friends and teachers

B.S. Communications, 2013 Santa Clara University Utah Jazz Commnications Manager 2017 - present

Utah Jazz Commnications Assistant 2014-2015

“I have a lot of friends from Judge.

It’s all those little moments that

The Zone Sports Network Broadcast Assistant 2013-2014

you spend with your friends, like on the “beach” and working in Mr. Sloan’s little room with my buddy Bruce, just having the best time editing videos and trying to come basketball for two years at Judge,

Danny Franks ‘09

Charlotte Hornets Communications Coordinator 2015-2017

time at Judge and had many great

up with interviews. I also played

Danny Franks '09 became the Communications Manager for the Utah Jazz in 2017.

Danny Franks ‘09 playing for Judge Memorial his senior year.

San Francisco Giants Group Sales & Client Relations Intern 2013

and when we won the state title in basketball in 2006, it was a pretty big highlight for me and it was a really fun team. I still have many good friends who played on that team.” Judge also prepared Danny with the skills he needed to sucCONNECTIONS

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JUDGE PROFILE

Spotlighting Alumni and Members of Our Judge Memorial Family

Pete Oswald ‘99, Bestselling Author and Illustrator

By Sam Oswald ‘22

As my time as a Judge student

Pete got his first job in the anima-

comes closer to an end, I’ve been

tion industry through his professor

reflecting on the experiences and

at LMU, who offered him a position

lessons I’ve learned over the past

as a Production Assistant at Car-

3+ years. I am fortunate enough to

toon Network.

have an older brother who has also gone to Judge, and we spent some time discussing his own experiences. My brother is Pete

“It’s the lowest level entry you can get on any production whether it’s TV or film, I wasn’t good enough to get an artistic job at

Oswald, a class of 1999

the time. I just wanted

graduate, who is now

to find a way to get in

a #1 New York Times

anywhere, so I took the

bestselling author and illustrator for children’s books. He also works in animation as a produc-

over five movies for Dreamworks,

two or so years getting

Sony, Laika, and Warner Brothers.

coffee, running errands, Pete Oswald ‘99

tion designer and art director.

delivering mail, all that

“One of the most unique experi-

stuff.”

ences I’ve had was with Laika, a stop-motion film company, where

“I spent most of my time on the fourth floor with Mr. Bettin, where I took a ton of classes for all sorts of types of art, from painting and drawing to ceramics. I loved Judge because I was able to take a lot of different types of classes, and it helped me get such a great understanding of what subjects I was truly passionate about.”

“Honestly, I loved it because I got

we worked on ParaNorman. That

to interact with every single per-

was so cool because I was so

son on the production team, from

used to looking at everything on

the directors and producers to the

the computer, but here they were

artists and the other production co-

making everything by hand. It was

ordinators. So I really got a sense

so cool to see all the stop motion

of how production works. And,

puppets and walk around and look

I continued working on my own

at the sets and even go to the cos-

portfolio and was lucky enough to get a shot as a designer on Foster’s

It was at Judge where Pete decid-

Home for Imaginary

ed that his passion for art would

Friends, which was my

become his career. So upon grad-

first official art posi-

uating from Judge, he attended

tion.”

Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, majoring in animation.

At the time, it was one of the few schools offering this field of study.

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From there, Pete’s animation career took off. He’s now worked on

amazing artists. My biggest series

a science. When I asked him where

has been the five “Food Group”

he learned how to handle so much

books that I’m collaborating on

work, he said “Judge.”

with author Jory John. Our first

“Judge really taught me the im-

book of the series was The Bad

portance of being able to live a

Seed and we just published our

balanced life. I was on both the

newest book, The Smart Cookie.

They’ve all been on The New York tume department and look at these

Times Bestseller List and The Bad

tiny little jackets and the little con-

Seed was the number one book

verse shoes they were making for

sold on Amazon, not just for chil-

the characters, that was really fun!“

dren’s books, but all books, which

“As an animator, one of the biggest

is just truly amazing to me to see

roles you can land for a film is as a

team, and I had to balance that commitment with my schoolwork and other extracurriculars to make sure I kept my grades up while also doing all the other things I loved.”

the support and love that

production designer, who basically

these books have gotten.”

acts as a second director, in charge

“I think that one of the most

of the entire looks and visuals of

satisfying parts of a creative

the film. I was fortunate enough to

job is the collaboration.

land this role for the movie adap-

Whether it’s a huge team

tation of the Angry Birds franchise.

or just an author or editor.

This was no easy task at first but

There’s a point where you

I’ve really come to value the things

think you’ve come up with the

I learned while during the process.”

greatest idea ever, and then

“Right now, I’m currently working

someone else can add to it

as the production designer for the

Varsity Baseball and Basketball

Pete Oswald ‘99 with his three sons

and make it even better. That

We ended our conversation with

Garfield movie, which is very early

teamwork is just so fulfilling.”

in development. I can’t tell you

There never seems to be a dull

the people that Pete felt were the

too much about it. But I’m excited

moment in Pete’s life. When he’s

most impactful: “You know, every

that I get to work on one of these

not illustrating or directing the art

industry has its own quirks and

characters that influenced me as

design for an animated feature

customs, especially animation. And

a kid. Jim Davis’s comics were a

film, he and his wife Allison are

since it’s such a small communi-

huge part of my childhood and

raising their three sons, all under

ty, maintaining relationships is a

growing up, and it’s great to be

the age of ten. So, it would seem

super important aspect of my job.

part of the project that will be in-

that he’s got multi-tasking down to

And I really think that Judge gave

the people at Judge. And it was

troducing Garfield to a new

me a real advantage...one

generation, including my

of the greatest things about

own kids.”

the student body was how

“My illustration career

diverse it was. I got to meet

bubbled up almost simultaneously with my animation career. I’ve been really fortunate to both work on

and hang out with a lot of different types of people.

People that I’m still friends with today.”

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JUDGE FAMILY TREE

Showcasing Generations of Judge Memorial Familes

Reilly-Liston Family Tree

Nancy Reilly

Dan Liston ‘81

Connor Liston ‘12 10

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Jim Liston ‘83

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John Liston ‘83

Genevieve Liston ‘17

Bill Liston ‘54

Mary Anne Liston ‘53

Amy Albo ‘84

Mike Liston ‘84

Oliver Liston ‘21

Peta Owens ‘84

Jackson Liston ‘19

Larry Reilly attended ‘22-’24 (middle row, second from the left)

Dan Reilly

Katy Liston Davies ‘87

Dan Reilly ‘89

Nicole Drew ‘88

Tim Reilly ‘91

Danielle Drew ‘91

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

Joshua Davies ‘17

Michael Davies ‘18

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PAWPRINTS 1970s Claudia Kudrick Conger-Terrill ‘73 is the owner and broker of RED Real Estate in Dillan, Montana. She is also a writer and rodeo team roper.

John Colosimo ‘74 was honored as one of only two Utah high school coaches with an unrivaled eight state football championships. He coached at Judge from 1985-1996 and Juan Diego from 2000-2019.

Cherie Westover ‘77 is a vice president at Altabank where she has worked for 17 years. She has one son, Nicholas Mautner '02 and four stepdaughters.

She is married to Gerry Butler and they will celebrate 25 years together next year.

1980s Brandy Stanfield-Nagel ‘87 is an Entrepreneur Educator/Research Faculty at Georgia Institute of Technology and the Program Manager at the Southeast Minority Business Development Agency in Atlanta.

Deborah Rogozinski ‘89 is a science teacher at the Overseas Family School in Singapore. She did her undergraduate studies at Flinders University in South Australia, and her postgraduate studies at the University of Western Australia in Perth. She moved to Singapore in 1997.

Maria Stallings-Ostrowski ‘89 is a director with Joiya Wellness. The Joiya community reaches out to help people live their best life using daily wellness practices. Maria is also a full-time caregiver, wife, and mother of two young men & three dogs!

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1990s Kristin Varner ‘91 recently released her debut middle grade graphic novel, Horse Trouble in October with First Second Books. She is an author/ illustrator and currently lives on Bainbridge Island in Washington with her husband and daughter.

Martín Muñoz ‘92 is a Juvenile Justice Policy Fellow at Voices For Utah Children. He received his MPA from the University of Utah in 2018 and is the current board president of the University of Utah Pi Alpha Honor Society.

Benjamin Moffat ‘93 is the CEO of Gantry, a video production agency in Salt Lake City.

Corinne Cook Fond ‘95 is a senior portfolio manager for Laurel Wealth Advisors in Boston, Masseuchuetts.

Jennifer Flannagan ‘97 is a Senior Manager of Health Systems Integration with NASTAD (National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors) in Washington, D.C..

Justin Kearns ‘98 is a special agent in the Air Force Office of Special Investigations. He has a masters degree in terrorism and counterterrorism operations from Henley Putnam University.

Nicole Salazar-Hall ‘98 is a shareholder with Parsons Behle & Latimer and was appointed by Salt Lake City Mayor Mendenhall to serve as a Core Commissioner on the Salt Lake City Racial Equity in Policing Commission in July 2020.

Tracy Jonas Fike ‘99 is the Assistant Principal at Park City High School in Utah.

Aaron Leitko ‘99 is the Director of U.S. Press for Matador Records in New York City. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife Liz and 1-year-old son Asa.

Eli Sasich ‘03 co-wrote and directed the sci-fi series ATROPA which became available on the DUST Channel on September 13.

Sean Stickland ‘06 is managing the Learning Resource Center at Judge Memorial.

Anthony Duke-Rosatti ‘07 and Jarred Finn '07 have been fighting wildfires on the California/Nevada border near Lake Tahoe.

2000s Meghann Murray Bray ‘01 is an inflight supervisor with Horizon Air in Salem, Oregon.

Dom Lewis ‘07 is the Social Marketing Manager over Brand, Sports & Entertainment for MGM Resorts International.

Danielle Ypiña Gangadeen ‘01 is one of the first to join Space Force from serving in the U.S. Air Force for over 19 years.

Lindsay Baker Howse ‘08 is an optometrist with the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs in Salt Lake City.

Ben Jensen ‘01 is an attorney for the U.S. Department of the Interior in Salt Lake City.

Maryanne Batey Emery ‘02 is currently working in private practice for couple & family therapy while pursuing a doctoral degree in Psychology at Loma Linda University.

Matt Webber ‘02 is an Associate Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Notre Dame where he is conducting research on juvenile diabetes.

Matthew Jimenez ‘08 is a clinical and neuro-developmental therapist at New Focus Academy in Heber, Utah where he works with struggling teen boys.

Chris Sasich ‘08 is an associate producer of the sci-fi series ATROPA.

Lieren Stuivenvolt Allen ‘08 is one of the producers of the sci-fi series ATROPA.

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2010s Aaron Isaacson ‘12 is a territory manager for BD Surgery where he received both the 2021 Rookie of the Year Award and the 2021 #1 Sales Rep of the Year Award.

Logan Garside ‘14 received his Masters of Education from the University of Utah in May 2021. He is currently teaching full time at Juan Diego Catholic High School.

Abi Garside ‘17 graduated from the University of Utah in May 2021 with a B.S. in Chemistry with a business emphasis. She is currently pursuing a Masters of Cosmetic Chemistry and MBA from ISIPCA in Versailles, France.

IRA

(70.5+ years old)

Kianna Chacon ‘19 is currently an academic advisor for Colorado Mesa University where she is seeking a degree in Secondary Education with a focus in English. She plans to get her Masters and PhD in Higher Education Administration and Counseling Psychology at the University of Utah.

Rene Valles ‘19 is pre-med in his third year at the University of Utah studying kinesiology. He has been volunteering as a Spanish interpreter once a week for several years at the Hope Clinic in Midvale where he serves the underserved populations.

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Donating IRA funds directly to qualified charities allows the IRA holder or beneficiary to avoid taking possession of the funds and the tax bill that comes

Although QCD has been around for nearly a decade,

with it. Another benefit of the QCD is potentially

it was not made permanent until 2015 when Con-

reducing taxation of other sources such as Social Se-

gress passed the Protecting Americans from Tax

curity, and net investment income, while also poten-

Hikes (PATH) Act. This means an IRA owner over age

tially lowering Medicare Part B and D premiums.

70½ can donate up to $100,000 directly from an IRA to a charity without getting taxed on the distribution. A QCD can be used to satisfy part or all of your 14

RMD up to the QCD limit of $100,000.

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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.

DON CECALA ‘51 – August 18, 2021.

ANNE MCDONOUGH MOORE ‘53 – October 19, 2021. Sister of Gerald McDonough ‘64. Mother of Katie Moore ‘80, Robert Moore ‘82, William “Liam” Moore ‘84. Sister-in-law of Grace “Gay” Gallivan McDonough ‘57, Brother Patrick Moore ‘57. Preceded in death by husband Robert D. Moore ‘53, brothers Roger McDonough ‘52, Edward McDonough ‘57.

BARBARA ANN HARLIN ROSER ‘65 St. Mary of the Wasatch – June 3, 2021.

Mother of Evan Roser ‘85. Sister-in-law of Patti Roser ‘75.

ERNEST DeLUCA ‘66 attended – August 29, 2021.

EUGENE ROBERT “BOB” BARBER ‘69 - December 1, 2021. Ex-husband of Francie Roser ‘69 St. Mary of the Wasatch. Brother of Rick Barber ‘74.

Grandfather of Maya Renteria ‘22.

Preceded in death by brother Gary Barber ‘72.

NORA HUMPHREYS MANCUSO ’54 St. Mary of the Wasatch – June 2021.

ELEANOR WILSON PETERSON ‘61 – June 29, 2021. Sister of Tawney Wilson ‘65.

SHARON ANN GUTHRIE ‘63 – June 29, 2021. Sister of John Guthrie ‘64, Michael Guthrie ‘66, Patricia Guthrie Hunt ‘71. Aunt of Linsey Hunt Harkness ‘99, Chelsea Hunt ‘02.

DANIEL FRANCIS RAVARINO ‘63 – June 3, 2021. Brother of John Ravarino ‘65, Mary Kay Ravarino Erickson ‘69 St. Mary of the Wasatch, Jim Ravarino ‘66.

Uncle of David Ravarino ‘94, Jonathan Ravarino ‘95. Preceded in death by brother Michael Ravarino ‘61.

DEIRDRE ELIZABETH STEPHENS ‘69 St. Mary of the Wasatch – May 15, 2021. Sister of Jamie Stephens ‘74, Roger Stephens ‘76, Terry Stephens ‘76. Cousin of Stan Finn, staff.

Preceded in death by sister Kathryn Stephens Wooz ‘67 St. Mary of the Wasatch, brother Tom Durkin ‘67.

MICHELE EVERILL BROWN-RIDING ‘71 – June 22, 2021. Mother of Justin Brown ‘00 attended.

SALLY JEANNE HANSEN JOHNSON ‘73 St. Mary of the Wasatch attended - January 2021.

* 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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IN MEMORIAM

- Continued

RANDY O’BRIEN ‘73 - November 18, 2021.

Husband of Trish Kolb O’Brien ‘75.

EXTENDED FAMILY EVARISTO ARGUELLES – August 3, 2021. Father of Elsa Arguelles Pleites ‘88.

JERRALD KENNETH BOONE - November 11, 2021. Husband of Patti Kelly Boone ‘77.

EDWARD DIENER, PhD – April 27, 2021.

Grandfather of Caroline Yanelli ‘17, Alex Yanelli ‘22.

JUDY PADJEN HORTIN ‘76 attended – September, 2021. Preceded in death by brother Steven Padjen ‘73.

JAMES EDWARD FASSEL – June 7, 2021. Father of John Fassel ‘92.

REGINA GOURDE DOWD ‘78 - November 11, 2021. Sister of Richard Gourde, Jr. attended, Mary Gourde Rakowski ‘71, Alice Gourde Kornahrens ‘73, Theresa Gourde Williams ‘75, Loretta Gourde Donohue ‘79, Lorraine Gourde ‘79, Thomas Gourde ‘81, Paul Gourde attended, Jerome Gourde ‘87, James Gourde ‘90. Aunt of Alicia Rakowski ‘95, Andrew Rakowski ‘98, Anthony Gourde ‘99, Ginger Gourde ‘01.

VICTOR HAROLD FORSMAN ‘78 – August 30, 2021. Brother of Ted Forsman ‘79.

KRISTEN ANN SROCZYNSKI ‘90 – September 10, 2021.

LINDSEY RINDFLESH OWEN ‘93 - February 28, 2020.

WILLIAM DONALD STROMQUIST ‘18 – June 12, 2021.

MARY LUCY FRATTO – July 11, 2021. Aunt of Kelli Fratto ‘94, Dominic Fratto ‘01.

MARY TERESA GAZTAMBIDE – October 14, 2021. Mother of Marc Gaztambide ‘80, Denise Gaztambide ‘82, Daniel Gaztambide ‘87. Motherin-law of Josette Carricaburu Gaztambide ‘85.

Grandmother of Marcel Gaztambide ‘10, Danielle Gaztambide ‘12, Madeleine Gaztambide ‘19.

LUCY GONZALES – May 7, 2021. Mother of Randall Gonzales ‘65, Shirley Gonzales ‘67 St. Mary of the Wasatch, Vincent Gonzales ‘72, Alexander Gonzales ‘77, Laura Gonzales ‘87, Brian Gonzales ‘88. Grandmother of Marcie Mares ‘99, Maria Mares ‘01, Robert Mares ‘95.

Preceded in death by daughter Cecilia Gonzales Lyons ‘71.

JOYCE ELAINE GORRELL – May 21, 2021. Mother of Mike Gorrell ‘72, Debbie Gorrell Edwards ‘74.

Grandmother of Patrick Gorrell-Brown ‘10, Ian Gorrell-Brown ‘15.

ALICE HARTE – May 31, 2021. Mother of Anne Harte ‘71, John Harte ‘73, Michael Harte ‘73, James Harte ‘75, Christine Harte Boothby ‘77, Patricia Harte ‘78, Claire Harte Benvegnu ‘80, Maureen Harte ‘82. Grandmother of Tom Kesler ‘05, Katherine Kesler ‘06, Timothy Benvegnu ‘09, Rachel Benvegnu ‘12, Matthew Benvegnu ‘17.

JOHN HENKELS III – September 2021. Father of Larry Henkels ‘72, Barbara Henkels ‘73, Anne Henkels ‘74, Mark Henkels ‘76, Jean Henkels ‘78, Richard Henkels ‘79, Edward Henkels ‘80, Diane Henkels ‘82, Donna Henkels ‘84, Andrea Henkels ‘88. Grandfather of Anne Henkels ‘12, Rachel Henkels ‘14, Rebecca Henkels ‘16.

CORRECTION: A photo of Jeannette Hansen-Rejali ‘73 was incorrently included in the In Memorium section of the Spring 2021 issue. But she is alive and well, and working in Clinical Immunology at the University of Utah Hospital and Clinics with Dr. Harry Hill. She has been at the University of Utah for 37 years.

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ROBYN MARIE HILDRETH – April 26, 2021. Former staff. Mother of Ashton Hildreth ‘14 attended, Addison Hildreth ‘20.

EDWARD HORGER – July 31, 2021. Father of Laura Horger ‘02.

RONALD DEE JOHNSON - September, 2021. Father of Ronnie Johnson ‘93, Amy Johnson ‘95.

MICHAEL KEARNS – April 29, 2021. Father of Judge T. Kearns ‘18.

ROBERT KESSLER – July 8, 2021. Father of Chelsea Kessler ‘09.

BETTY SUE KLEBBA – June 22, 2021. Grandmother of Jeremy Klebba ‘06, Stephanie Klebba ‘09, Nathan Klebba ‘15. Mother-in-law of Anita Klebba, past faculty.

DOROTHY KRAUSE – October 5, 2021. Grandmother of Anthony “Tony” Reed ‘00.

DONALD LOCHHEAD – May 2, 2021. Husband of Louise Keiser Lochhead ‘58. Father of Lara Lochhead ‘87, Donna Lochhead ‘89, Mark Lochhead ‘92.

GEORGE MAROUDAS – June 12, 2021. Grandfather of George Maroudas ‘76.

JANET McKNIGHT – July 6, 2021. Mother of Christine McKnight Charlton ‘67 St. Mary of the Wasatch, Cameron McKnight ‘74, Cynthia McKnight Hikida ‘76, Elizabeth McKnight Sharlot ‘81.

JOHN PAUL “J. P.” MEYER – June 17, 2021. Husband of Alison LeDuc Meyer, former staff.

ELEANOR MILTNER - November 9, 2021. Grandmother of Teresa Olsen Pierre ‘85, Catherine Olsen Stokes ‘87, Greg Olsen ‘88, John Olsen ‘92. Great-grandmother of Joseph Stokes ‘15, Maria Stokes ‘16, Michael Stokes ‘20, Peter Stokes ‘23, Christopher Stokes ‘24.

CHARLOTTE RODRIGUEZ – August 7, 2021.

Grandmother of Jacqueline Rodriguez ‘11.

FRANK A. SHIFLAR - November 19, 2021. Father of Jon Shiflar ‘87, Nicole Shiflar ‘89.

BERNARD “BARNEY” SLOAN – May 13, 2021. Father of Chris Sloan, faculty. Grandfather of Cole Sloan ‘03, Rosalie Sloan ‘06, Joseph Sloan ‘11, Sean Sloan ‘13.

ROBERT SNARR – May 27, 2021. Father of Aura Boscan-Lopez ‘00, Alana Yanell Boscan ‘03, Eric Boscan ‘07.

GEORGE STAHLA – January 28, 2021. Husband of Maria G. Vescio Stahla ‘74. Father of George A. Stahla ‘09.

CLARESA STRANSKY – October 2021. Wife of Joe Stransky ‘90. Sister-in-law of Alyssa Stransky Hershkowitz ‘92, Peter Stransky ‘95.

CELESTINA “TINA” TAZZER – March 7, 2021.

Grandmother of John Commons ‘04, Amanda Commons ‘06.

GEORGINA “GIGI” M. TRENTMAN – July 8, 2021.

Mother of Ric Trentman ‘84, Gina Trentman Williford ‘85, Christina Trentman Mickelson ‘87, Jason Cockle ‘88, William Trentman ‘93. Mother-in-law of Erika Trentman ‘90 and Jen Cockle ‘91. Grandmother of Megan Trentman ‘10, Maddy Trentman ‘13, Annie Trentman ‘18, Gilli Williford ‘18, Cooper Williford ‘20, Tatum Trentman ‘23, Oliver Cockle ‘25, Erik Mickelson ‘26, Will Trentman ‘26. Preceded in death by daughter Cecilia Trentman attended.

ROSA VESCIO – April 7, 2021. Mother of Maria Vescio Stahla ‘74. Grandmother of George Stahla ‘09.

Preceded in death by daughter Palmina Vescio Morales ‘71.

EVELYN JEAN RINO O’DONNELL - November 18, 2021. Mother of Rick O’Donnell ‘88.

ELIZABETH “BETTE” VIERRA – May 19, 2021. Mother of Susan Vierra ‘77, Douglas Vierra ‘79, Kenneth Vierra ‘81, Christina “Tina” Vierra ‘85, Patricia “Tricia” Vierra ‘88. Mother-in-law of Dan McGill ‘76, David McGill ‘82.

Grandmother of Christopher McGill ‘98, Eric McGill ‘99, Megan McGill ‘02, Michael McGill ‘05, Katie McGill ‘06, Malori McGill ‘10, Elliott McGill ‘12, Abbie McGill ‘14.

GLORIA O’REILLY – October 4, 2021. Preceded in death by husband William A. O’Reilly ‘46.

MOLLY WOOD – September 1, 2021. Mother of Katie Wood ‘01, Robbie Wood ‘01.

STEPHEN PRESCOTT – May 28, 2021. Father of John Prescott ‘97.

THOMAS YANELLI – August 18, 2021. Uncle of Caroline Yanelli ‘17, Alex Yanelli ‘22.

LEO MONTOYA – June 13, 2021. Father of Jay Montoya ‘72, Guy Montoya ‘73, Luben Montoya ‘75, Jim Montoya ‘76, Tanya Montoya ‘78, Leo Montoya ‘83.

JOHN PROKOPIS – August 15, 2021. Husband of Marie Hale Prokopis ‘55. Father of Tedd Prokopis ‘81, Brook Prokopis Dyer ‘84. Preceded in death by daughter Trish Prokopis More ‘78.

* 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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COVER STORY

Judge Memorial is a 2021 National Blue Ribbon School

Only Utah School to be a Four-Time Recipient On November 5, 2021, Ms. Aba

the honor more than once.

Kumi, Director of the U.S. Depart-

Since National Blue Ribbon

ment of Education and National

Schools launched in 1982,

Blue Ribbon Schools Program,

Judge has also earned the

recognized Judge Memorial as a

recognition in 1984, 1989

2021 National Blue Ribbon School.

and 1998.

At this year’s annual awards ceremony in Washington D.C., Judge Principal Patrick Lambert ‘97, Judge Vice Principal Louise Pezel Hendrickson ‘83 and Utah Catholic Schools Superintendent Mark Longe accepted one of the nation’s most prestigious academic awards.

The coveted National Blue Ribbon School Award affirms the hard work of students, educators, families, and communities in creating safe and welcoming schools where students master challenging and

When U.S. Secretary of Education

engaging content. When a

Miguel Cardona announced the

National Blue Ribbon School

2021 National Blue Ribbon School

flag graces a school entry

recipients it marked just the sec-

or flies overhead it is a na-

ond time since 1998 that a Utah

tionally recognized symbol

high school has received the award

of exemplary teaching and

since Judge Memorial last earned

learning.

Blue Ribbon status in 1998.

“Thank you all a million

Utah Catholic Schools Superintendent Mark Longe, Director of the U.S. Department of Education Aba Kumi, Judge Principal Patrick Lambert ‘97, and Judge Vice Principal Louise Hendrickson ‘83 at the annual awards ceremony in Washington D.C. on November 5, 2021.

“We are thrilled to be honored as a

times for the powerful

National Blue Ribbon School for the

voices that you create in

Despite the perils and unpredict-

fourth time,” said Principal Lam-

my children,” Judge parent Robin

ability of the pandemic, Judge re-

bert. “It is especially meaningful

Harmston recently wrote to faculty.

mains one of the only high schools

coming during our centennial as

“I can never express how grateful

in Utah not forced to go fully virtu-

we celebrate 100 years of excel-

I am for the time and passion that

al during the COVID-19 pandemic.

lence while continuing to innovate

you put in and for being at Judge.”

Devoted faculty and counselors

through the challenges of the global pandemic.”

1984

1989

1998

2021

The distinction positions Judge Memorial as Utah’s only four-time Blue Ribbon winner and the only high school in the state to earn 2021

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continue to deliver robust college preparatory instruction combined

New Faculty and Staff Welcome to the Judge Family!

with social and emotional supports.

Jess Buyers English

Sean Stickland ‘06 Learning Resource Center

Dr. Brian Chappell English

Adia Waldburger ‘93 Counseling

Matthew Douglas Dean of Students

Bradley Walton Mathematics

Casie Edgington World Languages/ Learning Resource Center

Eric Wood Athletics Director

“This award would not be possible without the dedication of our faculty and families who combine to make Judge Memorial a special environment,” Principal Lambert added. “Our commitment over the next 100 years is to deliver for our students so they’re empowered to become builders of a more just society.”

To be a Blue Ribbon honoree, schools are graded on overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups.

“This year’s cohort of honorees demonstrates what is possible when committed educators and school leaders create vibrant, welcoming, and affirming school cultures where rich teaching and learning can flourish,” Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona said during the official announcement.

“I commend all our Blue Ribbon honorees for working to keep students healthy and safe while meet-

Dr. Dylon Esson Social Studies

ing their academic, social, emotional and mental health needs. In the face of unprecedented circumstances, you found creative ways to engage, care for, protect, and teach our children. Blue Ribbon Schools have so much to offer and can serve as a model for other schools and communities so that we can truly build back better.”

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Three Lady Bulldogs Sign Letters of Intent National Letter of Intent signing day was a special celebration at Judge Memorial this year as we were proud to host THREE Lady Bulldog signings. Caeli Sherman ‘22 signed to play soccer at the United States Air Force Academy. Teya Sidberry ‘22 signed to play basketball at The University of Utah. And Kate Borgmeier ‘22 signed to play soccer at St. Mary’s College of California. Their family, friends and coaches were all there to celebrate their signings.

As good as they are on the field

Kate Borgmeier ‘22 with her sister Addy Borgmeier ‘25 and parents Paul & Luanne Borgmeier.

and court, they are better people

Caeli Sherman ‘22 with her parents Jenny Duberow Sherman ‘97 & Brady Sherman, and her younger siblings Claire and Xavier.

and outstanding ambassadors for Judge. Best of luck at the next level ladies!

Keep Up With Judge Memorial Via Social Media!

Over the last few years Judge Memorial’s presence online has been growing steadily. Stay connected to Judge through these official web and social media pages.

Facebook:

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LinkedIn:

Facebook.com /judgepride

Teya Sidberry ‘22 with her brothers Tyress Sidberry ‘16 & Treyvon Sidberry ‘18, and her parents Melissa Fulkerson & Tyress Sidberry Sr.

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@JudgePride

@JudgePride

Judge Memorial Catholic High School Alumni

4th Annual Christ the King Day of Service The fourth annual Christ the King Day of Service took place on Thursday, October 21. More than 500 students, faculty, staff, and parents volunteered for a diverse variety of community projects. This year’s day of service was again 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 Fall 2021 Recipients

4th Street Clinic Carmelite Monastery Clark Planetarium Girls on the Run Utah Habitat for Humanity INN Between IRC New Roots Farm Jordan River Commission Leonardo Museum

Madeleine Choir School Mt. Calvary Cemetery Neighborhood House Rescue Mission St. Vincent Dining Hall Good Samaritan Sunnyvale Community Afterschool Center Tracy Aviary Nature Center

Judge students helping to plant trees for Tree Utah

Judge students volunteering at Tracy Aviary

Tree Utah Volunteers of America Women’s Shelter Wasatch Community Gardens Youthlinc YWCA Utah

Judge students making sandwiches at the Rescue Mission

Judge students and faculty volunteering at Wasatch Community Gardens - Rose Park

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First In-person Grandparents Day Judge’s first Grandparents Day was scheduled in March 2020 but had to be cancelled due to the start of the pandemic. Unfortunately the following year had to be held virtually with a video created by the students. So Judge was thrilled to be able to celebrate our first in-person Grandparents Day

Olivia Cowan ‘22, Sam Cowan ‘24, Mary Thompson, Mary and Rich Klein

on October 28. Grandparents, and/or a special friend, met their grandchild(ren) at the beginning of school as the students proudly took their grandparents on a tour of the school. Next they had photos taken with their grandparents followed by Mass in the auditorium. Afterwards, the grandparents were invited to a reception in the gym where

Mary Claire Kelso, Bridget Hankins ‘23, Emmy Gilbert ‘23, Gary Kelso, Lily Ferguson ‘23, Debbie Gardner

they enjoyed refreshments and bragged about their grandchildren. It was a wondeful opportunity for grandparents to spend time with their Judge grandchild(ren).

To see all the group photos taken on that day you can go to the Grandparents Day photo album on Judge’s Facebook

Rocco Fassio ‘22, Joy Fassio, Dominic Fassio ‘25, Dick Fassio ‘65

page at www.facebook.com/ judgepride or scan the below code.

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John Zone, Xander Klein ‘25, Joan Zone

100 100 Years

$

FOR

A CENTURY OF SUCCESS is a great achievement and we are very proud to be able to celebrate this milestone. Through the support of individuals like you, Judge Memorial has successfully navigated the ever-changing landscape of educational needs for our students and faculty over the last 100 years.

TO COMMEMORATE THE FOUNDING of Judge Memorial Catholic High School in 1921, an exciting milestone challenge is being issued to our community. We have set a goal to raise $1 Million dollars this year to further advance our ability to meet the rapidly changing academic needs and challenges of our 21st Century students.

YOUR GIFT WILL HELP SUPPORT students, faculty and staff through the following ways especially as we continue to weather the COVID-19 pandemic:  Further

development of our innovative digital curriculum

 Increased

tuition assistance for students and families

 Technology  Meeting

advancements for the classroom

the PPE and health safety needs of our students, faculty, staff, and community

DURING THESE UNSETTLING TIMES, we are grateful for your support, commitment, and partnership as we look forward to our next 100 years.

To reach this goal, we are inviting each of you to show your support with a minimum $100 contribution.

Of course, we would welcome any amount!

Go to JUDGEMEMORIAL.COM and click on DONATE

THANK YOU to those who have already participated in this special centennial fundraising campaign.

See who has already donated: judgememorial.com/apps/pages/100for100 In appreciation, we will be giving out a commemorative Judge Memorial 100 Years engraved wine tumbler each month to five individuals who have participated in the $100 for 100 Years fundraising campaign.

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JUDGE & ST. MARY ALUMNI Want to keep in touch with your classmates?

You should join the Red & Gold Network to connect with old friends and easily update your contact info.

Visit: www.judgememorial.com/ apps/pages/stayconnected

If this issue of Connections is addressed to a son or daughter who no longer maintains a permanent address at your home, please send the correct address to jmunson@judgememorial.com or call 801.517.2131

Judge Memorial Catholic High School 40th Annual

Virtual & In-Person

Gala & Auction January 29-February 5, 2022

PARTICIPATE VIRTUALLY OR IN-PERSON Participate in one or all of the following ways:

FREE online auction from January 29-February 5

FREE live streamed program on Saturday, Febuary 5 from 6:00-7:00 pm

Purchase a hand delivered ‘Gift Package’ including a Judge wine tote, Judge cocktail glass, signature drink recipe with ingredients, etc. to enjoy while watching the live streamed program.

Be a Gold or Silver Sponsor and have the option of attending an in-person VIP experience or receiving a ‘Gift Package’ to enjoy from home.

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