2012 Winter Reflections by Bishop Lynch High School

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Reflections is published biannually for the alumni and families of Bishop Lynch High School. Reflections Staff Edward E. Leyden - Bishop Lynch President Kristin Mannari ’99 - Director of Communications Chuck Rothermel - Director of Advancement Deb Jaska - Community and Alumni Relations Director Contributors Kathleen Farrell Blaydes ’71 Ben Dasch ’95 Mimi Greenwood Knight Pamela Hammonds Starla Limberakis Kaitlyn Mannari ’04 Terry Miller May ’74 Leslie Moya ’04 Jenna Teter ’03 Christina Zitaglio ’01 Photography Contributors Sandor Hajdar Andy Reine Jenna Teter ’03 Brandon Wade Photography Tim Watson Photography Direct letters to the Editor, address changes or other correspondence to: Bishop Lynch High School Advancement/Alumni Office 9750 Ferguson Road Dallas, Texas 75228 alumni@bishoplynch.org FriarHOTLINE: 1-888-835-3607

Mission Statement

Faithful to Catholic Tradition and to our Dominican heritage of scholarship and service, Bishop Lynch High School fosters the well being of the total person by bringing together a diverse educational community where students are taught to strive for excellence, to seek truth, and to work for justice in the world.

WINTER 2012 features

18 Invisible Children Club - Fundraising Efforts Far Exceed Goal 20 “Love is in the Air” - BL Alums Who Married Fellow BL Alums

academics

8 Meet One of BL’s Exchange Students, BL Remembers September 11th 9 Students Moved by Rachel’s Challenge - Adopt FOR Club

fine arts

10 Choir, Visual Arts and Blackfriar Productions, Awards and Honors

athletics

12 Fall Athletic Recaps, Collegiate Signings and Join BLHS at a Pep Rally

advancement

14 Annual Giving - “Time to Give” - Why the Faculty and Staff Give Back 16 2011 Grandparents Day

alumni

3-7 Homecoming Festivities 16 2011 Alumni Career Day 17 A Tribute to Sister Dorice 24 Class Reunions 26 Alumni News 26 Class Notes 32 Weddings 34 Births 36 In Loving Memory

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Tim Watson Photography Members of the Bishop Lynch Invisible Children’s Club spend time counting pennies collected during the “Penny War” fundraiser.

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hroughout my 29 years as president of Bishop Lynch High School, I have seen many young faces come in and out of our doors. As the years pass, I often wonder what each of them is doing now, what profession they chose to embark on, how many children they have had and how each of them, in their own way, is making a difference in our world. For that very reason, I always enjoy thumbing through the pages of Reflections and getting caught up on their lives. However, this edition of Reflections brings up a whole new question to ponder. How many of our nearly 9,000 former Friars have wound up marrying fellow BL alumni? Answer: 177 couples … 354 Friars … ranging over 5 decades … from 39 graduating classes. As I read though all these stories, I fondly remembered some of these former students and can’t help but be pleased to know that in some way, shape or form, Bishop Lynch has been and will always continue to be a very integral part of their lives. I’m also so delighted to see that Steve Malouf ’72 is being recognized in this edition as our 2011 Alumnus of the Year. The Malouf name has been a staple of the Bishop Lynch family since the very beginning. Aside from graduating eight of their nine children from Bishop Lynch, Marie and Ed Malouf were two of the pioneering forces who literally helped to build the school from the ground up. Their unwavering support and loyal dedication is still evident at the school today, nearly fifty years later. Steve was honored as this year’s Alumnus of the Year, not only for his accomplishments in the surrounding Dallas community, but also for his work with Empower Africa, an organization both he and his wife, Donna are extremely passionate about. Upon his visit to BL during Homecoming, Steve was thankful to see that the importance of service is still a hallmark of the Bishop Lynch education. He was captivated by our own Invisible Children’s club as he heard stories of how our students, though miles and miles away, are making a direct impact on the children in Uganda. He was so impressed, he even offered a matching gift to their funds raised, and consequently helped to send two of our own students to Africa this summer to see their work first-hand. Don’t miss our feature on their extraordinary fundraising efforts. Readers will also be happy to hear that your school is currently in the “debt free” zone. A ceremony was held on January 30th to shred loan documents associated with the construction of the Performing Arts Center (photo below). The debt was retired three years earlier than the original maturity date. This is due to the fact that BL diligently made the maximum allowable prepayment for the past eight years in addition to making the monthly payments. However, being debt free won’t last for long. Bishop Lynch is currently embarking on a campaign as we approach our 50th anniversary in 2013 that will elevate our facilities to the forefront of high school campuses. We are as confident about our future as we are proud of our past. We invite you all to join in our excitement, as this milestone is only a short year and a half away. Enjoy your perusal of Reflections and celebrate with us the many successes and transitions of our alumni, family and school community. God’s Blessings you and your families,

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Steve Malouf ’72 - 2011 Alumnus of the Year

Every year at Homecoming, the Bishop Lynch Alumni Association honors an Alumnus of the Year. To be eligible for the award, you must be a person of commitment and value, and contribute to the larger community. This year, Bishop Lynch High School was pleased to present the award to Mr. Stephen Malouf of the Class of 1972. Steve Malouf ’72 received his bachelors degree in Political Philosophy from The University of Dallas and his J.D. from St. Mary’s University School of Law. He is a member and Life-Fellow of the American Board of Trial Advocates and a Fellow of the American and Dallas Bar Foundations. He has been named a “Texas Super Lawyer” by Texas Monthly Magazine and recognized as one of the “Best Lawyers in Dallas” by D Magazine. Mr. Malouf’s practice areas include business litigation, medical malpractice, MDL and products liability. Further, he has authored and presented on the topics of technology in the courtroom and strategies for mediation and trial. Although Steve is an established businessman, his true passion for others is evident through his volunteer work. Mr. Malouf has served on the Board of Trustees of St. Alcuin Montessori School, the Advisory Board of Jonathan’s Place (a center for children in crisis), Diamond Fields International and America Mineral Fields. He is also the founding Chairman of Empower African Children, a non-profit organization committed to transforming the lives of orphans and vulnerable children in Uganda. In his message to the student-body during the Homecoming Mass, Mr. Malouf stressed the importance of “staying relevant.” He left the crowd with a number of powerful messages that touched each person in a different yet impactful way.

In His Own Words ...

“Bishop Lynch helped me to grow a willingness to step out and recognize that it doesn’t take much to make a difference. It’s as simple as standing up, walking out the door and going out into the world and making a difference in someone’s life.” “Catholic theology is exceedingly rich. And one thing I know it taught me is that while you can sit and wait for God to tell you what His plan is, oftentimes,God has put that burden on you. It’s your burden to say, ‘I’m going to make a difference.’” “Lynch was the origin in many respects of that conviction of making an impact on the world. You have the power as an individual ... as a human being, regardless of your financial circumstances, or what you perceive to be your intellectual circumstances ... you have the power.”

How a Matching Donation from Steve Malouf Affected the Students in the Bishop Lynch Invisible Children’s Club For the full story on the BL Invisible Children’s Club, please see page 18.

Dear Mr. Malouf: I must express my gratitude for your donation to BL’s efforts to Invisible Children’s Frontline Campaign. Over the past three months, we raised $26,064, which will go to expanding the Early Warning Radio Network and to stabilization programs in Central Africa. In addition, we have won two trips to Uganda to see Invisible Children’s ground programs, one of which I will have the privilege of using. This could not have happened without your help. My involvement has grown into a firm belief that every person has a duty to promote social justice. I have learned the power of the ‘global citizen’ and that we are indebted to each other. I must thank you again for your generosity and sincerely hope your involvement with the organization continues. Sincerely, Alexus Fisher ’12 Dear Mr. Malouf: I cannot even begin to describe how eternally grateful I am for your generous offer to match BL’s Invisible Children’s Club $5000. Invisible Children means more to me than I know how to put into words. I feel that my freedom is bound with the freedom of the child soldier in Central Africa. As I fight for them, I remember always your profound advice during your Homecoming speech to “stay relevant.” I can really only hope to use my one precious life to make a difference in the world. Sincerely, Carly Pablos ’12 Excerpts from actual “Thank You” notes. WINTER 2012

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Homecoming Pre-Game

Roffino Stadium was filled with black and white as Friars past, present and future came to cheer on the Varsity football team. The annual Homecoming festivities were kicked-off by an all-school parade, led by Bishop Lynch’s very own Band, Brigade and Cheerleaders. The Choir serenaded the fans in a beautiful rendition of the “Star Spangled Banner” just prior to the Friars taking the field to play the TCA Trojans.

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A New Queen is Crowned

Former Bishop Lynch Homecoming Queens Amy Mahaffey Martin ’86, Tish Blea Jones ’92, Kelly Kopecky ’97, Jenna Smith Uzzell ’01, JK Kostohryz Penwell ’91 and Lizzie Ortiz ’11 were on-hand to assist with the crowing of animated 2011 Queen, Lauren Metzel ’12 (middle and below).

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As part of 2011 Homecoming Weekend, Bishop Lynch inducted three new members into the Sports Honor Roll. This select group of men and women represents the greatest moments in our school’s sports history and spans the life of our existence on Ferguson Road. Athletes, coaches, contributors, boosters and founders all have their place among the most revered Friars in history. Joey Terelli ’87 (below right) was one of the best baseball players to come through Bishop Lynch. After his career at Lynch was complete, Terelli went on to Northwood University where he was an All-American. He was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 12th Round and spent six years in their organization. Terelli and his wife Maggie have a son, Lucas (9) and they currently spend their time operating Terelli’s, a restaurant in the revitalized Lower-Greenville area. David Davis ’93 (below middle) left Bishop Lynch as one of our most highlydecorated athletes ever. Davis was an All-State Tackle on both offense and defense, as well as a State Champion in the discus and the shot in 1993. The Dallas Morning News listed Davis on their All-Area team in 1992, an honor that helped him earn a full scholarship to Baylor University. Davis started at Baylor all four years and was awarded the Baylor Male Athlete Award in 1997. Davis and his wife Natalie live in Colorado with their two daughters, Karen (14) and Elizabeth (7). Nick Garcia ’97 (below left) was easily the best soccer player to graduate from Bishop Lynch after winning the Gatorade National Player of the Year Award in 1997. Garcia attended soccer powerhouse Indiana University, where he was the National Freshman of the Year in 1997 and was a 1st-Team All-American in 1999. Garcia became the 2nd overall draft pick of the MLS Kansas City Wizards. During his playing career of well over 400 games, Garcia won two Texas State Championships at Lynch, two National Championships at Indiana, one MLS Cup with Kansas City and two Canadian Cups with Toronto FC. Garcia and his wife MeLinda live in Kansas City with their two sons, Cruz (2) and Axle (6 mo).

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In 1996, the Bishop Lynch High School National Honor Society (NHS) donated a monument to honor students, faculty and staff members who lost their lives during their time at BL. Lee Granitz, NHS Moderator at the time, decided the NHS should take on the establishment and upkeep of a memorial that adequately honored those members of the BLHS family that lost their lives while working or attending school. The memorial includes a marble slab with each name carved in order of passing. Surrounding the memorial lay countless stones, each one reflecting the name of an alum who has passed away. To christen the marble memorial, a Mass followed by a procession was held on the night of October 19, 1999. Since then, the upkeep has been passed along from one NHS moderator to the other, the current being Sister Cecilia. Originally a $7,000 project, the memorial has priceless sentimental value for the families and friends of the commemorated Friars. Gone, but not forgotten, The Alumni Memorial Garden is a permanent reminder of our fallen Friars as we cherish their memory and pray for their eternal peace.

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Student Spotlight: Meet Xidan Dou

Love is Louder ...

Cameron Ernst a new artist with a catchy, piano-pop sound (and brother of Lauren ’08 and Connor ’10), visited the students of Bishop Lynch to showcase his song-filled presentation. Complete with metaphors and cleverly crafted lyrics, Cameron’s songs captivated the Bishop Lynch students, faculty and staff and exposed the listeners to an innocent truth in which he sees the world. Cameron led the audience through a number of exercises encouraging them to sing along, throw away their troubles and fears, and go through their high school years with love and an open heart. Senior Madison Terzo explained, “Cameron really made me realize that you never know how much of an impact your positive influence and energy can have on others.” Senior Nick Chabot chimed in saying, “It was a great way to start off the school year. Cameron reminded us just how easy it is to spread love – just by calling someone by their name can show them you really care.” Cameron left the BL community with this message:

Love is louder than bullying, than hate, than fear, than pain, than fame, than fortune, than ANYTHING you are going through. Love is patient. Love is kind. And love never ends.

We Remember - September 11, 2001

To call BL senior Xidan Dou a motivated student is an understatement. Her drive, passion and diligence earned her a spot in the Chinese Exchange Student Program, a program that helped her complete her transition into the American school system. By Kaitlyn Mannari ’04 Xidan was required to apply for the Exchange Student Program, pass an English Language test and prove that she would succeed as an American student. Upon her acceptance, Xidan was put in contact with her American host family (the Dorsey’s—Hannah ’13) and began her adventure to America. Xidan was shocked to find out that, in America, she is allowed to choose the classes and electives for her schedule. It’s the opportunities like that which led Xidan to her favorite class and teacher. Sister Cecilia’s Honors Physics class is one that Xidan looks forward to every day, “I have had Sr. Cecilia for two years and I like her a lot! She is humorous and always makes class interesting…even though her tests are HARD.” Though she learns something new in Physics every class, Xidan was HAPPY to teach Sister a little something as well - “Zhu ni ha yun,” meaning “Good Luck” in Chinese. A passion for new cultures and higher education were two of the many opportunities Xidan was looking forward to while considering her transition to American culture. Bishop Lynch afforded Xidan with all of the possibilities she was hoping for; she has played keyboard in the band, is a member of the Bishop Lynch Global Connections group, has written for the Bishop Lynch Ledger and she’s even taken advantage of the Dual Enrollment opportunities. Xidan has both embraced and flourished in the Bishop Lynch culture. In May, Xidan will graduate, and no doubt will go on to thrive in the culture of the college of her choice What is one of Xidan’s favorite things about BL? “How crazy people are at Pep Rallies! I was shocked by their enthusiasm and passion. Students screamed as loud as they can, the drum beat shook my bones. We don’t have pep rallies in China, this was crazy!”

On September 11, 2001, our lives were changed. Loss came into our world in a shocking and tragic way – loss of innocence as a nation, loss of security in our communities, loss of lives and livelihood for so many individuals. While we may not have been directly touched by the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon that day, we all shared a moment that made us pause: a thought about a loved one, a fleeting glance across a room in the direction of a stranger, a somber posture in front of the TV, a silence that would extend into the evening as we watched the longest day unfold. On Friday, September 9, 2011, a moment of silence filled the air at Bishop Lynch High School as the community honored those impacted by the tragedies of September 11, 2001. Over 300 students joined by BL alumni who have served/are currently serving in the military or employed as “first-responders” participated in a in a pre-game ceremony to remember those who lost their lives that fateful day. “Bishop Lynch High School thanks those who laid their lives on the altar of Freedom, whether actively or against their wishes. We thank you for your service, for your help, for your strength and for your dedication. We thank you for your symbol, for your honor and for your bravery. But mostly we thank you for affording us the opportunity to attend a football game tonight to stand in silence in the glow and glory of your sacrifice. Tonight as we honor the flag, we salute its stars and stripes because they symbolize you, as the single heart of a grateful nation.”

(Excerpt taken from the 9/9/11 football program written by Ben Dasch ’95, Assistant Athletic Director.)

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Bishop Lynch Inspired By Rachel’s Challenge

In mid-September, students and faculty of Bishop Lynch High School were inspired and left awestruck after a compelling presentation of “Rachel’s Challenge.” Rachel Scott was the first person killed at Columbine High School on April 20, 1999. Her acts of kindness and compassion coupled with the contents of her six diaries have become the foundation for the Rachel’s Challenge program. The goal is to inspire, instruct and enable students to bring a positive change to the school atmosphere, a message that greatly impacted the students of Bishop Lynch. The powerful audio/video footage of Rachel’s Challenge held students spell-bound during the one-hour school presentation which immediately motivated them towards positive change in the way they treated others. “The presentation made me more aware of the problem with teens being bullied and judged by their appearances,” said freshman Bridget Hoofard. “I thought the message of Rachel’s Challenge was really inspiring and it could really change the lives of others,” she continued, “it’s that simple.” The student-body was riveted and engaged by the presentation. Dean of Students, Chris Rebuck has heard praise and positive feedback not only from the students, but from faculty and parents as well. “The momentum that this presentation had on the school was incredible, and almost immediately you saw changes happening,” Rebuck noted. To sustain the positive climate change in a school stimulated by the presentation, Rachel’s Challenge offers a year-long curriculum called the Friends of Rachel (FOR) Club that encourages students to continue the chain reaction of kindness and compassion. “Seeing the speaker live out Rachel’s story really impacted me and I know a lot of my classmates felt the same way. Even though we might have all been touched by a different part of the presentation, we all left wanting to do something with the message – FOR is the perfect way to do it,” said junior Logan Keller. Junior Holly Donovan echoed Keller’s feelings, “I feel that Rachel’s Challenge and the FOR (Friends of Rachel) Club will help BL for years to come by spreading kindness and appreciation and acceptance of all people,” she said. “I can’t wait to see what kind of an impact the club will have on BL in the future.”

Bishop Lynch Alumni were invited to join members of the BL Band, Brigade, Cheer, Choir, Colorguard, Student Ambassadors, Student Council and many other clubs and organizations to take part in the patriotic pregame ceremony. WINTER 2012

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BL Thespians Tackle Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre Last spring, Blackbox director John Athas ’81 held auditions for the 2011 fall production of Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre, and was immediately confident in his cast. Jane Eyre is a coming-of-age story, which recounts the first nineteen years of the character of Jane Eyre in the first-person voice. Allison Bret ’12 adopted the lead character instantly after her casting and worked for months perfecting her role. The story begins with Jane Eyre, who had suffered a bleak childhood, going out into the world to become a governess. As she lived happily in her new position at Thornfield Hall, she meets the dark, cold and abrupt master of the house, Mr. Rochester – played by Ian Maclin ’12. Jane and her employer grow close in friendship and she soon found herself falling in love with him. Happiness seems to have found Jane at last, but Mr. Rochester’s terrible secret could destroy them forever. Athas complimented the work of both Allison and Ian (right). “They brought such a level of maturity and experience which was needed to carry a very difficult play, and difficult roles. Allison and Ian had to play characters who fall in love, a lot of high school students would not be able to do that. Yet, they did it beautifully,” he said. After two weeks of sold out shows and raving reviews from the audience, Athas shared his thoughts on the entire experience by stating, “This production arrived onstage after a long journey of discovery. I did not have a complete idea or image of what the play would be. I accepted from the beginning that with the creative input of the cast, and their commitment to telling this compelling story, we would come up with something unique, beautiful and of high quality. We all cared very much for the play, the story, the craft of theater and each other. I think our production showed that.”

What did faculty members think about the fall production? I have seen many high school theatrical performances over my 35 years in education - including several statechampion One-Act plays - and the Blackfriar production of “Jane Eyre” ranks right up there among the best! All aspects of “Jane Eyre,” from the quality of the directing, to the student acting and technical production were at a professional level. Kudos to Mr. Athas and his great group of thespians for this excellent production! Dr. Bob Iden History Instructor / Football and Track Coach 10 Reflections

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“Jane Eyre” is a favorite book of mine, and I always enjoy Blackfriar productions. I knew it would be a winning combination. It was a bonus to see Allison Bret so beautifully play the lead role since I have watched her grow up. It is always fun to see my students in a different light. Ms. Kay Gentsch Computer Applications Instructor

I’m a huge fan of the novel and own two film versions, but nothing compares to seeing a live performance. Notwithstanding the wonderful performances by the actors, most of whom had to juggle multiple roles, I thought the use of color (in lighting, set design and costume) added a unique dimension and was a great way to visually interpret Bronte’s work. BL graduate Matt Wagner’s ’11 makeup of Mr. Rochester post-accident was very effective and a testament to his talent. Ms. Beth Burau English and German Instructor

At Bishop Lynch, Choirs Are Top Notch!

Article and photography by Jenna Teter ’03 of the Texas Catholic

Some think football players avoid singing in the school choir. Not at Bishop Lynch, where a choir member can be found just about anywhere you turn. In the 28 years that Choir Director Kathy Leos has been at Bishop Lynch, seven separate choral groups have formed, featuring roughly 100 members. They include junior varsity choir, an a capella choir, vocal jazz choir, harmony choir, a pop ensemble choir called Sound Check and a women’s select choir. There is also a separate group of students being trained as cantors and in the area of Music Ministry. The participants include senior Nick Chabot ’12, a linebacker for the Friar football team. He said it has been a fulfilling experience being able to excel in both the arts and athletics. “My trial throughout high school was to gap the arts and football,” Chabot said. “But I feel like members of the school community have seen us perform (both on stage and on the field), and there is a lot of respect that goes back and forth.” Throughout the year, the Bishop Lynch choirs perform numerous times for their home audience. They also put on concerts at Christmas and springtime and provide music at all-school Masses. The groups also are given an opportunity to perform nationally and internationally. In 2011, students travelled to Montreal and Quebec and will make their second trip to the Vatican in the spring of 2013, a trip they were invited on. “We have a responsibility as musicians to pass on the treasury of Catholic music and the heritage of Catholic sacred music, and we can do that as part of the curriculum in our Catholic schools,” Leos said. The big highlights are really the small moments for Leos, who can still remember the faces of her students when they walked through St. Peter’s Square for the first time or when one of them realizes a passion for music and that it is something that they want to do for the rest of their lives. Leos realizes that, like other club moderators, the first priority is to provide a good and solid education, and the push to take advanced classes or fulfill those science and math requirements will impact the fine arts program. “We believe, both in the arts and athletics, we are a part of that three-legged stool. All three are a part of what makes a complete person,” she said. As a former English teacher, Leos conducts her choir lessons like an academic classroom; there are still expectations, evaluations and a curriculum. The students in choir are also learning self-discipline, leadership skills and striving for long-term goals because they are part of a collaborative effort in a safe family-like environment,” Leos said.

Band Members Reach All-State Level

Four members of the Friar Band were named to the Texas Private School All-State Band. Frank Medrano ’13 on Trombone, Gabriel Estrada ’13 on Trumpet and Maddie Owens ’12 on Bassoon. Senior Randy Peterman ’12 was also selected as the alternate clarinetist. Being selected for the All-State organization is considered as reaching the highest honor a high school musician can attain. This marks the second year Frank has made All-State, and the fourth year for Maddie. Congratulations to these fine young musicians! WINTER 2012

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Friar Football 2011 Season Recap: Although the Friars finished their season in a heartbreaking 27-21 overtime loss to Houston St. Thomas, the entire program had much to be proud of after a hard-fought season - including a huge win against eventual state champions, Fort Worth Nolan. Below are just a few of the 2011 season highlights: • BL Football returned to the TAPPS State Football Playoffs for the 20th consecutive year • BL Football tallied its 12th consecutive winning season and the 30th in school history • Seven Bishop Lynch Football Players represented the school in the 2011 Tom Hillary DFW All-Star Classic - David Jones ’12, Bo Keane ’12, Jake Raymond ’12, Evan Gamble ’12, Matt Duerr ’12, Kevin Huffaker ’12 and Josh Pantoja ’12 • Ten Bishop Lynch Football Players were elected to the 2011 TAPPS District I All-District Team and seven of those players were elected to the 1st Team. WR/KR Kevin Huffaker ’12 was selected as the Special Teams Player of the Year in District 1-5A. • Three Lynch Football Players were elected to the 2011 TAPPS All-State Team and one of those players (OL Bo Keane ’12 ) was elected to the 1st Team. • BL Friar Football-Varsity finished with a record of 6-5 (3-3 in district play) with wins over Dallas Samuel, Grand Prairie, Bryan Adams, Fort Worth Nolan, Bishop Dunne and John Paul II. The Friars were the only team to defeat the Nolan Vikings in 2011. • BL Friar Football-Junior Varsity Black finished with a record of 7-2 (3-1 in district play) with wins over Dallas Samuell, Grand Prairie, Burleson Centennial, TCA, Highland Park, Plano Prestonwood and John Paul II. • BL Friar Football-Freshman White completed their season at a record of 4-5 with wins over Grand Prairie, Bryan Adams, Jesuit and Argyle Liberty Christian.

“FRIARS, FRIARS, FRIARS NUMBER ONE!!!” ... Join us for a BL Pep Rally ... Emcee Brendon Dull ’12 introduces the Friar football team...

The BL Drumline leads in the excited crowd!

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The 2011 Varsity Football Captains

Lady Friar Volleyball Team Finishes State Final Four

This past November, the Lady Friar Volleyball team once again traveled down to San Antonio to play in the state tournament – their fourth consecutive appearance. However, despite a valiant effort, the Lady Friars were defeated in the semi-final match by the Shamrocks of Incarnate Word, a team that has been looking to get their revenge on the Friars since the 2008 state game. The final score, 25-22, 25-20, 25-19, left the Lady Friars as the third place team in Texas. In the end, the state semi-finalist Varsity team finished 2nd in district with a district record of 12-2. They also placed 2nd at the Arlington Varsity Invitational Tournament, and 1st in the Consolation bracket at the Allen Varsity Tournament – one of the most competitive area tournaments. The Junior Varsity’s final record was 24-8, and the team went undefeated in district for the first time since the 2008 season. The Lady Friar Sophomore team finished the season with a final record of 24-5 and the Freshman team with an impressive final record of 22-7. Li’i Etimani ’13 (above right) received 1st team All-State, 1st team All-District, District Setter of the Year, All-State and All-Tournament team. Sophomore Maggie Joyce ’14 was named to the 2nd team All-State and 1st team All-District teams. Mary Delph ’12, Kelly Swanson ’12 and Gabby Howard ’13 received 2nd team All-District honors, and senior Madison Terzo ’12 and Alice Vrana ’14 received Honorable Mention All-District honors. Great season, Lady Friars!

Collegiate Athletic Signings Bishop Lynch High School is proud to announce the fall athletic college commitments of two student-athletes. Joined by their families, coaches, teachers, classmates and teammates, Shelby Armstrong ’12 signed her letter to be a member of the NCATA Acrobatics and Tumbling program at the University of Oregon and Jake Goodwin ‘12 committed to the North Carolina State wrestling team. Bishop Lynch High School is proud of these outstanding athletes, and we look forward to keeping up with their promising athletic careers. Please check the Bishop Lynch website (Athletics page) for any additional signings that take place throughout the year. GO FRIARS!

Students and faculty participate in a number of contests. Some competitive ... some, not so much ...

Outstanding performances by the BL Brigade, Cheer, Band and Colorguard

The loudest grade receives the coveted SPIRIT STICK!!! WINTER 2012

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Your gift to the 2011-2012 Bishop Lynch Annual Fund benefits every facet of the school: the excellence and breadth of our academics, professional development, the visual and performing arts, athletics and outstanding extracurricular activities. This year, over 90% of our Faculty and Staff gave to the Annual Fund, here are just a few reasons why ...

“I give to BL because I believe in this school’s mission of excellence. I also love to see the improvements made to my alma mater!!! After all, this is the BEST private school in Dallas!” Dot Leslie ’03 - 4th Year at Bishop Lynch French Instructor / Track & Field Assistant Coach “After my first few days of teaching and interacting with the students, I immediately could tell that this school was different. The students truly enjoy being here and that attitude is evident throughout the school. Shortly after arriving I realized that this was a school worth investing in -- not only with my talents and teaching vocation, but in other ways as well.” Martha Henderson - First Year at Bishop Lynch Theology Instructor (above)

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“Giving to Bishop Lynch is a way for our family to ‘give back’ to the school that gave our three children much more than what the cost of tuition provided. The supportive faith community of Bishop Lynch is a place they can always “come home to,” and find faculty and staff who genuinely care about them, who are interested in what they are doing and who continue to encourage and support them along the way. It is an opportunity for us to help other young people experience the blessings and benefits of the Catholic education that our own children gained from attending Bishop Lynch.” Patty Barton Patty Barton RN - 9th Year at Bishop Lynch School Nurse School Nurse

A “Why wouldn’t I give back? I give to BL because I believe that my alma mater is a school that has the atmosphere that is conducive to learning, and serves the needs of every student that walks in the doors. We are a welcoming, community-oriented institution and I never want that feeling to change!” Mark Melancon ’82 - 16th Year at Bishop Lynch History Instructor Men’s Varsity Soccer Head Coach

“In my years at Bishop Lynch I have seen it change and stretch its boundaries. We have grown not only in enrollment (which was approximately 700 when I started), but also in the breadth of the academic, art and athletic programs. The school has profoundly changed the lives of thousands of students who walked through the door as freshmen, and left as confident graduates to go on to study for their life’s work. The students are molded not just by what they learn, but by how they are treated as people, and the guidance they are given to become morally upright adults in a not-so-morally conscious world. I whole-heartedly support the mission of the school. I show that support by giving back to the school that has been my home for so long.” Evelyn Grubbs - 18th Year at Bishop Lynch Principal Pictured above (left to right): Diane Smith (Assistant to the President), Tricia Roos (Director of Admissions), Randy Becker (Academic Dean), Evelyn Grubbs (Principal) and Marisol Rodriguez (Receptionist)

Family Spotlight:

In preparation for a segment aired on MSNBC, students from BLHS staged a “marshmallow war” to promote Dallas-based and BL family owned Marshmallow Fun Co. Below is a story excerpt from a Dallas Morning News article.

It was happenstance for Beaver and Kim Raymond. Their son, Jake (Class of 2012), then 9, was having a birthday party. Mom didn’t get the party favors and Home Depot was still open when an idea hit her. Dad stayed up half the night with Jake to make 16 of them, 15 for the boys and one for sister Sally (Class of 2014). Instantly, it was a hit. The next day, parents picking up their sons wanted to try it, too. One of the fathers was a serial entrepreneur. And this was it. It wasn’t long before the Raymonds and Johnny delaValdene (father of JP – Class of 2012) became business partners in one of the hottest toys of the last couple Christmases - the Marshmallow Shooter. Able to shoot 25 rounds of miniature marshmallow ammo 30 feet, the shooter has turned adults into little kids on Good Morning America, Jay Leno and the Ellen DeGeneres Show. The seven children between the two families serve as an instant focus group. They and their friends are the young models for the packaging and promotional materials. “We’ve still got many more ideas in the works, top secret for now,” said Raymond.

“The reason I give is simple. Both of my children (Michelle May ’06 and Kyle May ’03) received EXCELLENT educations here at Lynch. I am just trying to do my part to keep that going. I wish I could give hundreds of thousands of dollars to the school and if I ever win the lottery, a large portion of my winnings would go directly to BL!” Paul May - 9th Year at Bishop Lynch Business Department Instructor / Men’s JV Basketball/Track Coach

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2011 Career Day

The halls of Bishop Lynch were filled with familiar faces on Friday, October 21st as over 50 alumni returned to BL to speak to the current juniors and seniors during 2011 Alumni Career Day. Students were able to choose sessions ranging from Business to Teaching, and Fashion Merchandising to Homeland Security. The Alumni Association sincerely appreciates our devoted alumni for their incredible support!

Grandparents Day

In November, Bishop Lynch High School hosted their grandparents on campus for an all-school Mass and luncheon celebrating these very special and influential people. Nearly 200 grandparents were in attendance and experienced what it means to be a “Friar for a Day!” A special THANK YOU to all who participated!

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For pictures of Career Day, please visit our “Bishop Lynch Official Alumni” Facebook page!

Remembering Our Beloved Sister Dorice

Alumni / Advancement

By Terry Miller May ’74 In October 2011, the Bishop Lynch Community lost one of its most enthusiastic champions, and acquired a very important guardian angel. Sister Dorice Suchowski, OP passed away at the Sinsinawa motherhouse in Wisconsin at the impressive age of 99. Sr. Dorice came to Bishop Lynch in 1964, the second year of operation. The teachers who staffed the school during the first year were mostly young and inexperienced, and the administrators soon realized help was needed. So, Sr. Dorice joined the teaching staff and immediately took charge. She did everything – from heading the math department to moderating the student council. As a teacher, Sister Dorice had high expectations and communicated them very well. Those of us that were privileged to have her as a teacher may not have acquired a love for math, but we definitely learned how to arrive at the correct answer. Sister knew that her distinctive voice was recognized (and imitated), and she took that with great humor. In fact, when she called my home and asked for me, one of my children would call me to the phone stating that Sister Dorice was on the line. Her first comment would be, “How did he know it was me?” In the early days of the publication of Reflections, Sister and I would drive to East Texas to have the paper (and it was printed as a newspaper back then) professionally typeset by Brooks Wetsel ’67. We would sit in his little office on a Sunday afternoon reading each paragraph, checking for spelling, correcting graduation years, and sharing anecdotes and stories as they came to mind. It was quite an education for me, new to the Alumni Association and to the printing industry. As she found errors, she would have Brooks make the correction right then and there so that she knew it was correct before we began our drive back to Dallas. In 1982 Sister Dorice left BL for St. Paul the Apostle Church in Richardson. Although she was no longer physically on the property, she felt that the alumni of Bishop Lynch were not being properly represented. So she took over the fledgling group and, with the help of several enthusiastic alumni, built the Bishop Lynch Alumni Association. Her habit of keeping EVERYTHING proved to be a great asset to the organization. When the rectory (now the VPA) was cleaned out and gutted, hundreds of boxes and grocery bags filled with pictures, newspaper clippings, and programs all saved by Sister were removed. Many of those items are now housed in the BL Archives. She kept up with former students and their families, attending their weddings and funerals and even visiting them in the hospital. Many young alumni who had just given birth would look up to see Sr. Dorice walking into their hospital rooms! In 1981, Sister Dorice began visiting the sick at Medical City. The program has become a legacy of service to the Catholic Community of Dallas and St. Paul’s parish. The program, renamed in more recent times “The Pastoral Care Ministry,” functions in conjunction with the Chaplain’s Office at Medical City. Sr. Dorice began the ministry by going to Medical City every day and visiting Catholics who were hospitalized. After about a year, she saw the need to expand the ministry and she enlisted a few dedicated parishioners to assist with the visitations. By the time she retired, the ministry had developed into a program that visits every Catholic patient in Medical City Hospital on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday of every week of the year! In 1993 the Sister Dorice Scholarship Fund was established to honor Sister’s 60th anniversary as a Sinsinawa Dominican. The Scholarship was to be given to an incoming freshman – the child of an alumnus. My son, James May ’97 was the first recipient of that scholarship, which is still presented each year. Sister retired in 2000, with the intention of heading to the Mother House in Sinsinawa, Wisconsin. The Alumni Association threw a party for her at Rangers Stadium in Arlington, where she had the thrill of seeing her name on the giant scoreboard with the message “BEST WISHES ON YOUR RETIREMENT.” There were additional parties and more good-byes; so many that she didn’t actually leave Dallas until almost three years later! In 2007 Sister celebrated her 75th Jubilee at the Sinsinawa Mound. Although she was unable to travel to Dallas, she was honored by Bishop Lynch High School with the installation of the class graduation photos and a plaque, renaming the administration hall the Sr. Dorice Hall. Sister Dorice was born on May 5, 1912, in Chicago, and she made her profession of vows on March 8, 1932. She taught 48 years: 18 in junior high and 30 in high school. She ministered in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois and Texas. She has worked as a teacher, sacristan and pastoral minister. Sister is best described as a “people person.” Her wonderful sense of humor and her long-term memory made her the perfect conversationalist and the go-to person for questions on any alumnus. She lived for 99 years, keeping up with technology and rooting for her beloved Texas Rangers. According to Sister Dorice herself: “One of our most fundamental needs is to belong to a community, to associate with others with whom we have common interests and goals.” Sister Dorice was definitely part of our community. She is part of the fabric of Bishop Lynch High School. She is the “Godmother” of the BL Alumni Association. She is our conscience and our connection to the past and the future. WINTER 2012

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Bishop Lynch Students Rally Support for Invisible Children

Fundraising efforts far exceed goals By Pamela Hammonds Photography by Tim Watson

W hen students’ efforts make the news, typically their accomplishments are measured in points

achieved or baskets scored. But Bishop Lynch students’ efforts this year will be measured in lives saved and voices heard. Since 2007, Bishop Lynch students have supported the mission of InvisibleChildren.com — a documentary adventure in 2003, turned lifechanging mission to free Central Africa’s child soldiers from the longest-running war. Three young filmmakers brought their story of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) home and shared it with their friends and family. Now millions support their cause. Bishop Lynch’s Invisible Children club supports the organization’s fundraising efforts and provides students the opportunity to travel to Uganda to experience their work first-hand. Lauren Ernst ’08 became the first Bishop Lynch student to work with Invisible Children on location in 2008, and four students (including Sarah Lipscomb ’08 who currently works with Invisible Children as their Book Drive Intern) plus club moderator Patty Barton attended the inaugural Invisible Children conference in Washington, D.C. This year, as a result of their extraordinary fund-raising efforts, two students will be afforded the opportunity to travel to Uganda. The students collected and donated over $26,000 in a short three-month period. Senior Alexus Fisher, club president, was the clear choice to receive the first trip and senior Carly Pablos has recently been awarded the second trip. “For three years, Alexus was a faithful participant, but this year she made it her mission to lead the group,” Patty said. “I know both Alexus and Carley will come back and tell us about their experience. They are both very deserving of this incredible opportunity.” 18 Reflections

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The group of about 100 students placed donation cans in businesses, hosted a garage sale, declared a Penny War, trick-or-treated for donations, forfeited their own future birthday gifts in exchange for cash, and became passionately creative in coming up with ways to wildly exceed their goal of $10,000. “I had kids bringing me donations daily,” Patty said. “During Homecoming week, Steve Malouf ’72, 2011 Alumnus of the Year (who also works with EmpowerAfricanChildren.org), spoke to the student-body about staying ‘relevant.’ After his speech, many students were inspired to work even harder to touch even more lives. When Mr. Malouf was later made aware of the BL Invisible Children’s club, he graciously offered to match up to $5,000 in donations.” (Read two thank you notes written to Mr. Malouf by students on page 3.)

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Over the years, Bishop Lynch’s students’ Invisible Children fundraising efforts have targeted a specific cause. The money raised last year helped to educate the children affected by the war, running a water line to the Pabbo Secondary School and building a classroom and home for the teacher. This year’s funds will help install and maintain an alarm system to alert villages to impending LRA militiamen. “The organization is very diligent in its efforts, and I think that helps the students see that their involvement makes a difference,” Patty said. “It’s a world away, it’s intangible, but they can follow the work on the website.” Every Bishop Lynch student is required to complete service hours, but the Invisible Children Club members’ work is over and above their mandatory involvement.

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“It’s a great group of caring students whose dedication to service is contagious. They are natural leaders and the other students are supportive of them.” “The Invisible Children’s club ties directly into the Bishop Lynch Mission Statement where students are to remain faithful to the Dominican heritage of scholarship and service,” said Kristin Mannari ’99, BL Director of Communications, “while working for justice in the world. BL emphasizes that the students do what they are called to do and continue to serve others beyond their high school years. Many of our alumni, including Mr. Malouf, have set this example of service and we hope that the future Friars will follow in their footsteps.” As seen in Lakeside Living - January 2012.

What the Invisible Children Trip Meant to Lauren Ernst ’08 ...

It warms my heart to know that, even in the economy that we are living in, people are still willing to help those that are less fortunate than we are. Traveling to Uganda in the summer of 2008 was not only a learning experience, but also a growing experience. As a new high school graduate, just turning 18 just a week before, I flew to the headquarters of Invisible Children (IC) in Los Angeles where I had the privilege of meeting the IC team and the rest of the national winners. Invisible Children made it a priority to thoroughly train us in the war and culture before departing. We also spent hours learning about each other, our high schools, and the trip that would soon change our lives. With a lengthy flight and a packed schedule, there was not much time to absorb the experience. We spent the days touring the schools that each U.S. region fundraised for, and the nights were full of stories and journaling because we were told we would soon forget the details if we didn’t write them down! I wish there would have been more time to spend with the students in Uganda; this was my favorite part, getting to interact with kids just like me, who valued their education so highly, and because of my school and other fortunate high schools, this education might not have been possible. This experience strengthened me in numerous ways. I value Bishop Lynch and the donors for giving me this chance to grow. Uganda has shown me how to be culturally confident, a prized and necessary characteristic in the nursing profession. I was reminded how precious education really is, sometimes we take that for granted; in Uganda, school is a privilege, not a right. This trip also confirmed my passion for nursing, working with others, and the need for health care professionals. Today, I still support Invisible Children and all of their efforts. They have come so far from where I left off in 2008 at Bishop Lynch. I am just a few months shy of graduating with my degree in Nursing from the University of Oklahoma. I will be moving back to Dallas this summer to work in pediatrics. Without Invisible Children, I would not have grown to be the person I am today and I was blessed by Bishop Lynch for that opportunity.

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Love is in the AIR by mimi greenwood knight

Jimmy ’80 & Theresa Pollinzi Liska ’80

Some boys will do anything to endear themselves to the girl of their dreams. Jimmy Liska ’80 certainly did, as his wife Theresa Pollinzi ’80, related, “Jimmy and I met over 34 years ago during our sophomore year in Mr. Scott’s Biology class. We were lab partners seated next to each other according to alphabetical order, in one of the first classes to have both boys and girls in the same room. During a lab activity to determine our blood type Jimmy pricked his finger twice because I was too afraid to prick my own finger.” The two also made bets on inconsequential things with the loser paying for pizza at Mr. Gatti’s. “It took me awhile to realize Jimmy was losing on purpose just so he could go out with me,” Theresa laughed. “As a teacher I use the ‘how we met’ story to remind my students to be courteous to those around them. They could be sitting next to their future spouse.” ~~~~~~~~~~~~

Robert ’70 & Brenda Hickey Pirozzolo ’70

It’s hard for current BL students to realize there was a time when a hasty, campus rendezvous with your boyfriend or girlfriend could be an exciting event. But Brenda Hickey Pirozzolo ’70 remembers. “Robbie ’70 and I started dating our sophomore year (1968), when the school still had the boys’ side and the girls’ side. Each day we’d meet over by the old science rooms, which served as the dividing line, so we could pass each other a note. It seemed like such a big deal in those days.” Robbie and Brenda began dating that year, married in 1979 and have two children, Brittany ’05 and Joey ’02, who also attended Bishop Lynch. ~~~~~~~~~~~~

Patrick ’95 & Jennifer Tobin McDermott ’95 In 1995, Patrick McDermott ’95 and Jennifer Tobin ’95 were Mr. and Ms. BLHS. Today they’re Mr. and Mrs. McDermott and proud parents of Tobin (3) and Payton (1). “We started dating the beginning of our senior year,” Jennifer said. “Now we’ve been married for eleven years.” Mr. & Ms. BLHS 1995 Yearbook Photo

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Over the years we’ve enjoyed hearing many

stories about married couples who began their relationship in the hallways, classrooms and rolling campus of Bishop Lynch. In honor of the month of February, we thought it would be fun to share a few with you. We hope you find them as enchanting as we did ...

Patrick ’95 & Carole Seguin Vandehey ’95

Patrick Vandehey ’95 and Carole Seguin ’95 met during spring break of 1994 through mutual friends, just weeks after Patrick and his family relocated from Montana. Their first official date was for Homecoming their senior year. The evening must have gone well because, a few short years later, they were engaged. The two married in 1999, and today are proud parents to Sarah (7), Jonathan (5) and Christopher (3). ~~~~~~~~~~~~

Gordon ’02 & Rachele Carver Piazza ’02

Rachele Carver Piazza ’02 claims, “It all began in Mrs. Persinger’s English class” where she sat next to her future husband Gordon ’02. He was prom king that year and Rachele was his date (below right). After graduation the two went their separate ways, but always stayed in touch. “We became very good friends,” Rachele said. “A few years later we started dating and just got married last June.” Today Rachele teaches in the Bishop Lynch math department … Wonder what future romances will be sparked in her classroom? ~~~~~~~~~~~~

Mark ’85 & Lana Wright Holub ’85

We heard many stories of friendships that began at BL and then blossomed into romance years later. For Lana Wright ’85 and Mark Holub ’85 it was twenty years later, when they reconnected at their 20th class reunion. Mark and Lana were married on May 31, 2008 surrounded by family and friends, many of whom were BL alumni. They have one son, Zachary, who plans to attend Bishop Lynch next year. ~~~~~~~~~~~~

Chuck ’72 & Jill Rule Cale ’72

Like the Holubs, Chuck ’72 and Jill Rule Cale ’72 didn’t date while they were at BL, but a friendship was sparked. After graduation, they would bump into each other every few years and get caught up on each other’s lives. Jill was transferred to Houston, then eventually back to Dallas where they reunited at a BL Homecoming Alumni party, started dating and the rest is history. The Cales have been happily married for over twenty years, are raising two wonderful children (who are also BL graduates) and, according to Jill, are looking forward to the next chapter in their lives.

Eric ’84 & Sandra Jansen Loshelder ’84

When Sandra Jansen ’84 and Eric Loshelder ’84 married, the wedding party included five BL alumni, Sara Helgeson Patterson ’83, Stephanie Dunn Warren ’84, Lance Loshelder ’86, Alex Tucker ’84 and Steve Matthews ’84. The two met at BL, but didn’t start dating until their college years at A&M. They’ve been married for twenty-two years and have three wonderful children. The Loshelders live in Farmers Branch where Sandra teaches at Mary Immaculate School alongside some of her fellow BL alumni. She added, “My sister, Carole Jansen Post ’81, also married a BL alum, John Post ’81. Could it be we’re the only siblings who each married other BL alums?” ~~~~~~~~~~~~

John ’78 & Stacy Humphries Winkler ’78 Justin ’98 & Heather Winkler Belter ’97 Bryan ’01 & Lindsay Detrick Winkler ’03

Sorry, Sandra. Not only did John Winkler ’78 and Stacy Humphries ’78 marry just after their graduation from BL, but their daughter Heather ’97 married Justin Belter ’98 and their son Bryan ’01 married Lindsay Detrick ’03. John is happy to report that Heather and Justin have a beautiful baby girl Erin, whom they hope will be BL Class of 2029. “She hasn’t yet received her acceptance letter, but the family is keeping up the prayers,” John said. ~~~~~~~~~~~~

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Mark ’86 & Catherine Whitmarsh Thompson ’89

The first time Catherine Whitmarsh ’89 went somewhere with Mark Thompson ’86, she made it clear it was NOT a date. Although the two had met in high school (when Mark was a senior and Catherine a freshman) it wasn’t until years later that a mutual friend and BL alum, Francisco Vargas ’86, convinced Catherine to go to dinner with Mark to round-out a double date. That was June of 1991 and Catherine reports, “Mark and I have been together every day since, for over 20 years.” The two were married in October of 1993. Francisco was their best man and is now godfather to both of the Thompson children – Anthony (11) and Zoe (8). (A side note—Fr. Sean Martin, who was campus chaplain during Mark and Catherine’s time at BL, not only officiated at their wedding, but arranged for their marriage to be blessed by Pope John Paul II, during their honeymoon in Europe.) ~~~~~~~~~~~~

David ’72 & Ann Moline Layden ’72

Ann Moline ’72 couldn’t wait forever for David Layden ’72 to ask her out, so she took matters into her own hands and asked him to BL Sadie Hawkins dance. Mark ’78 & Karen Petter Marotta ’79 After a long courtship Although Mark Marotta ’78 and Karen Petter ’79 both attended BL and while David finished had tons of mutual friends, they didn’t actually meet until they took jobs at school, the two were Bonanza on North Buckner in January 1978. Their first date was to see married in December the movie Saturday Night Fever in March of that year, and Karen reports of 1979 and currently they’ve “been together ever since.” The two married in 1981 and welcomed live in Frisco, TX. their daughter, Kristie ’06 seven years later. “We’ve been very fortunate to have wonderful, supportive parents who set beautiful examples of loving, ~~~~~~~~~~~~ committed marriages and the importance of family,” she said. “BL is not only a part of our history. It’s part of our family.” Chris ’91 & Lisa Sladecek Noyes ’89 ~~~~~~~~~~~~ To Lisa Sladecek ’89, Chris Noyes ’91 was just a nice guy and a friend of her kid sister, Carisa ’91. “Over the years they’d invite me to hang out Kelly ’00 & Julie Welch May ’00 with them or go to movies, but I never thought about him romantically. I Julie Welch May ’00 nursed a crush for Kelly May even joked with my brother, Brian ’87, that our family ought to adopt Chris ’00 her entire freshman year. But it wasn’t until their someday.” sophomore year that he finally asked her to the Homecoming dance. And that was that. In fact, Julie But everything changed during their college years, when a group camping says she can’t recall many high school memories trip to Colorado dwindled down to just the two of them climbing 14,000 feet. that don’t include Kelly. “Football/Brigade, Student “I tease Chris that it was the lack of oxygen that caused my brain to lapse Council, four years of Blackfriars, choir trips, pretty and for me to fall in love with my kid sister’s friend,” Lisa said. “But it was much every dance, prom queen and king (above during that trip that we really right). He was there for it all!” got to know each other.” While other alums may have fretted over their ten year reunion, Julie reported that being married to her best friend who’s also an alumni, made the whole thing stress-free. “Kelly and I dated all through college,” she reported. “Some days, I still can’t believe this Longhorn married an Aggie. But alas, here we are, married since 2005 and with three children Molly (5), Gabriel (3 1/2) and Lucy (8 months).”

That was eighteen years and five kids ago and Chris and Lisa are still happily married. Lisa concluded, “It wasn’t anything either of us planned or expected, but it’s been quite a wonderful journey.”

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Although Cheryl Smith ’92 and Brian Kemp ’92 graduated the same year at Bishop Lynch, the two never had a class together. The closest they came was catching the bus at the same bus stop. They finally met briefly at their five year reunion. Brian remembers, “I left the reunion kicking myself for not getting her number. Then a few months after the reunion I was volunteering to call BL alums for donations and intentionally selected the list with Cheryl’s name on it.” When their 10 year reunion rolled around, Brian went with one thought in mind, to see if Cheryl was there and still single. Little did he know she was asking around herself, to ascertain whether he might be there, which he almost wasn’t when MapQuest sent him on a wild goose chase. Brian finally made it and made sure Cheryl left with his business card. “A couple days later she gave me a call,” Brian said. “We went on our first date a week later and were engaged a year after that.” Eight years later, Brian and Cheryl are looking forward to attending their twenty year reunion TOGETHER. ~~~~~~~~~~~~

Andrew ’74 & Shaun Farquharson Vidales ’74

Shaun Farquharson Vidales ’74 can’t remember a time she didn’t know her husband, Andrew Vidales ’74. “We went to St. Pius together from Kindergarten on,” she said. “He was always at my parents’ house. We were good buddies and argued like brother and sister. Unbeknownst to me, my mom and dad even asked him to keep an eye on me, my first year of college.” But the two never dated and went on to marry other people and begin their families. “We always stayed in touch though, and kept up with each other’s lives,” Shaun said. When Andrew moved back to Dallas from Corpus Christi, each had gone through a divorce and he suggested they attend their next class reunion together. That was their first official date and it wasn’t long before the two friends became husband and wife and Shaun reports their blended family hit it off instantly. “Better than either of us could have hoped!” she said. ~~~~~~~~~~~~

David ’89 & Michelle Principe Russell ’90

Michelle Principe Russell ’90 has many fond memories of her high school years at BL. Most of them involved her husband, David ’89. “We met at band practice in June 1986, and became good friends. He asked me to his Junior/Senior Prom and then six more dances after that. We were on stage crew together for the 1989 and 1990 spring musicals. The two attended the University of North Texas together, married in 1995 and are proud parents of three boys (ages 12, 10 and 7) and a baby girl (9 months).

Jim ’85 & Susie Wong Nevitt ’85

Ever wonder how many couples got their start at the annual Sadie Hawkins dance? Susie Wong ’85 and Jim Nevitt ’85 did. They also attended BL prom together and dated for five years before becoming man and wife. Their daughter Lauren graduated from BL in 2010. Their son Michael is a BL junior and their baby girl, Danielle, will begin Bishop Lynch next year.

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Eric ’97 & Natalie Etman Smith ’97

One of Natalie Etman Smith’s ’97 favorite high school memories was when then Dean of Students Andy Zihlman ’72 helped her and her friends play a practical joke on her then boyfriend— now husband—Eric Smith ’97 and his buddies. “A group of boys were shoe polishing our cars, etc. and went to the extreme of throwing a dead armadillo in Elizabeth Coughlin’s ’97 yard,” she recalled. “Zihlman called a group of us down and told the boys that he’d checked with the police and killing an armadillo was illegal in the state of Texas. I’ll never forget the look on Eric’s face. He thought Coach Nester (Clayton ’84) was going to kick him off the baseball team. Zihlman came back in the office with a fake sheriff badge and everything. We girls won the prank war that time, with the help of Zihlman. AND we got out of class which was the neat part.” Eric and Natalie are making new memories now with daughters, Phoebe (5) and Layla (2). She added, “Our favorite BL teacher—hands down—was Mr. Post. He always made us laugh. We’re both grateful for our experience at Bishop Lynch and hope our daughters will attend, when the time comes.” ~~~~~~~~~~~~

Andy ’72 & Teena Muessig Zihlman ’72

Speaking of Zihlman ’72, he too married a fellow BL graduate, Teena Muessig Zihlman ’72. Although the two never dated in high school, Zihlman gushed, “…She finally came to her senses a few years later …” The two have been married for 32 years and have three BL graduates of their own Colleen ’98, Caroline ’05 and Kurt ’08. ~~~~~~~~~~~~

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Michael ’91 & Anissa Korkmas St. Clair ’87

Michael St. Clair ’91 didn’t attend BL with his future wife, Anissa Korkmas ’87. They missed each other by one year. But he did have a class with her brother, Kalell, and was surprised years later to look up from his desk at work and see Kalell talking to one of his co-workers. That co-worker turned out to be Kalell’s sister, Anissa. Introductions were made, Michael and Anissa started dating and three years later these two BL alumni, who never actually met at BL, were married. “Twelve years and two kids later, we live a half mile from Bishop Lynch,” Michael added. ~~~~~~~~~~~~

Brent ’00 & Nicole Persinger Bosworth ’00 How cute would it be to tell your kids you met their father when the two of you were altar boy and junior bridesmaid in a wedding? That was the case for Brent Bosworth ’00 and Nicole Persinger ’00. “Brent and I had known each other since we were grade-schoolers running around the Knights of Columbus pool, shooting fireworks and causing general mischief. But we really became friends in 1994 at Michelle Parks ’88 and Kevin Ganter’s ’83 wedding,” Nicole said. “We became fast friends and quickly intertwined our St. Patrick and St. Pius groups.”

Then in 1996, Nicole and Brent started BL together. Throughout high school they enjoyed the same sports, dances, camping trips, concerts and a senior trip to Cancun. They stayed in touch throughout college, then both moved back to Dallas. With so many mutual friends, Brent and Nicole found themselves in the same social circle again. “We started dating in 2005 were engaged in 2007 and on January 31, 2009, I married my best friend,” Nicole said. Despite a move to Denver, Colorado, the Bosworths stay connected to their Friar family, and hope to move back to Dallas soon. Nicole’s mother, Rose Persinger has been teaching English at Bishop Lynch for more than thirty years. Her dad, Coach Bill, and brother, Pete Persinger, remain committed to the BL football program, and Nicole and Brent attend as many Friar games as they can each year. ~~~~~~~~~~~~

Chuck ’88 & Kelley Park Hernandez ’88

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Jonathan ’89 & Stacey Stelling Oge ’89

Jonathan Oge ‘89 and Stacey Stelling ’89 graduated from Bishop Lynch together, but were not necessarily high school sweethearts. Stacey and Jonathan were in Mrs. Sawyer’s speech class their sophomore year. “Mrs. Sawyer (Kit ’77) paired us up to do a duet as a married couple,” Stacey recalls. “I can remember being frustrated with him because he wouldn’t learn his lines. Who knew we’d end up married for real seven years later!” After their first official “date” for Senior Prom, the two ended up going to the same college and eventually married in 1994. The Oges have been married for 17 years and have two sons, Kyle (13) and Will (10).

These are only a handful of truly inspirational stories of BL matchmaking at its finest. Whether they were high school sweethearts or reconnected years later, each endearing story warmed our hearts! Former, current and future Friars … keep your eyes open. You never know, the time you spent at BL and the friendships you made could lead you to the love of your life.

A Few more familiar faces ... Ed’92 & Brooke Parkhill McGonigle ’92

Tony ’67 & Joan Polakoff Colgin ’67

Like the Bosworths, Kelley Park ’88 and Chuck Hernandez ’88 were friends all through their high school years at BL, and although each admits now that there were times they wanted it to be more, the timing just never seemed to be right. They even double dated for their senior Homecoming and senior prom, but both were with someone else. The summer after graduation, they finally started dating and married three years later. After twenty years of marriage and two children, Dylon and Courtney, they report that some of their closest friends are the ones they made during their time at Bishop Lynch.

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Scott and Ashley have been married for six years and have three daughters, Chloe (4), Ella (2 and 1/2) and Sofie (18 months).

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Class of 1981

Class of 1971

The Class of 1971 - 40 Year Reunion & The Class of 1981 - 30 Year Reunion

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The Class of 1991 - 20 Year Reunion & The Class of 2001 - 10 Year Reunion

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Antoinette “Theresa” Interrante Kettle ’66 retired in June from Spring ISD in Houston, TX. Theresa worked full-time for 20 years and seven years part-time as Registrar and Bookkeeper in a Middle School, Coordinator in Purchasing Department and part-time Bookkeeper in the Technology Department. Her hobbies are genealogy, scrap booking and reading. Christopher Rankin ’66 has recently published his first blog/website. Even more recently, he has been able to secure reprint permission from both Mark Pickup and Star Parker. The articles will appear on the page entitled “The NoNo’s, Politics and Religion.” Christopher does best to keep the site both current and relevant and focuses on providing helpful information to ‘babyboomers’ and beyond. Visit the site at www.mysafetymart.com. Kathy Hogan Smith ’67 and her husband Robert are retired and living in the Texas Hill Country. Their sons are both doing well - Marc Rylander is Pastor at Prestonwood North Campus in Prosper, and Scott is with Dell in Austin. The best news is that they now have six grandchildren, ages seven and under ... that keeps them young! Sally Manning Haning ’68 has been teaching tennis at Dallas’ T Bar M Racquet Club for ten years! Her son Mack Haning ’03 is engaged to be married to Jill Creamer of Houston. Mack is in graduate school for Graphic Design and Jill is in Law School at Villanova University - both in Pennsylvania. Her daughter, Maggie (Ursuline Class of 1997) is also engaged to be married in June to Peter WorksLeary of Dallas. She is a first grade teacher in the Plano school district. Bruce Eckenrode ’70 retired in October 2011 after 39 years of combined federal service - 21 years in the Air Force and 18 years with the U.S. Postal Service. Bruce lives in McKinney and spends much of his time trying to rediscover his golf swing that left him many, many moons ago! 26 Reflections

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Teresa Harman Kleineck ’70 and her husband, Robert celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary in July. Their two sons graduated this past May from the University of Texas at Austin. James received his Master’s in Structural Engineering and is now working at a major engineering firm in Dallas. Matthew attained his undergraduate degree in advertising/ marketing/communications and is now working at Sterling Custom Homes. Their daughter, Mary Pat graduated from North Texas University with a Masters in Speech Pathology and Audiology and has been working for two years at Our Children’s House Speech Pathology Clinic in Irving. Their youngest son, Charles will be attending the University of North Texas in the Spring. The couple enjoys these exciting times watching their children move on and establish themselves. Faustine “Frosty” Leos ’70, serves as the Assistant Principal at McWhorter Elementary School in Mesquite ISD. He and wife Kathy Leos, who directs the choir at Bishop Lynch, are starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel…oldest son Nick graduated Summa Cum Laude BFA in Theatre Performance from Oklahoma State University, and is living in New York City pursuing a career in theater. Their two other sons also attend Oklahoma State and their daughter Rachel is a senior at the University of New Mexico. The two youngest daughters Katie (Class of 2013) and Clare (Class of 2015) attend Bishop Lynch. Stephanie Landregan ‘71 has been elected as Vice President: International Organization of the 2011-2012 Board of Directors for the Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards (CLARB). The CLARB and its members work together to establish standards for education,

experience and examination required for the professional licensure of landscape architects. Landregan earned a Landscape Architecture Certificate from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) Extension Program in 1993. She also holds a BA in 3-Dimensional Art from the University of Kentucky and she completed the Masters Studies, Technical/Vocational Education program at the University of New Mexico. She is currently licensed in California. Congratulations Stephanie! Carolyn Helpert ’71 married Michael J. Stanton III in June 2011. The couple started a trucking company in December 2010. George F. Wiley ’71 is currently in Afghanistan training law enforcement officers. He retired from the Dallas Police Department in January 2010 after 33 years of service. While stateside, he

is the Field Training Officer for the Seven Points Texas Police Department. He has been married to his wife, Beth Wiley for 30 years. Pat Conway ’72 welcomed his fifth grandchild, Valerie Nicole Conway who arrived in May. Valerie was born to his second son, Sgt. Nicholas Wm. (Bill) and Jennifer Conway, stationed at Ft. Drum, NY with the 10th Mtn Div. US Army. Valerie joins the other Conway grandchildren Morgan (13), Aubrey (7), Trent (3) and Ruby (20 months).

A Pat is also serving his second term to the Knights of Columbus, Dallas Diocese, as the Chapter President. Along with that he was given the opportunity to co-chair the Knights of Columbus Texas State Council Convention held in Dallas, May 2010.

Kelley is also studying Canon Law. In August, he years. Janet currently works at Baylor University in was made the Chancellor of the Diocese of Fort Waco, TX as a Client Relationship Manager in the HR Department. She plans to continue using her Worth. counseling education through this role. Janet was also Emilie McVey ’79 is a certified postpartum doula, married in December (see Weddings). helping new mothers during the “fourth trimester” and it is a very rewarding career. Her family Darlene Doxey Ellison ’84 was recently honored as recently moved to Hershey, PA - the sweetest place one of 2011’s Top 25 “Women in Business” by the Dallas Business Journal. on earth!

Theresa Martinsen Sismilich ’72 and her husband David welcomed their granddaughter Selena Sismilich in October. Born at 28 weeks, Selena is a miracle (below). Carla Spillman ’80 proudly announces that her son Joshua Poirier, has accepted an accounting position with PWC, the largest accounting firm in the world. He will graduate in May with a Master’s in Accounting. Carla’s daughter is engaged to be married to a wonderful man who is in the Navy. They will be married in September of 2012.

Bea Kellogg Dorsett ’87 and her husband, Steve have started a new A/C company, Marvel Heating and Air Conditioning.

Marcie Adame ’88 recently established Garland’s first walk/run club with GISD. She has completed numerous full and half marathons. The mission of the club is to promote health and fitness through social Ramon Suarez ’81, accepted a position as activity, and introduce participants to the benefits of Treasurer with Global Power Equipment Group walking and running. For more information, go to www. in May 2011 and was promoted to corporate meetup.com/Garland-Ground-Breakers. VP - Treasurer in August 2011. Global Power is a comprehensive provider of power generation John Frazier ’88 (right) was on the TV show “The Karl Brown ’74 is the proud grandfather of two equipment and maintenance services for customers Mentalist” in December. To the right is John at Warner Brothers boys (ages 9 and 7) and two girls (ages 4 and 2)! in domestic and international energy. Studio in costume. Bev Kosco ’75 and Denise Meara Lucas ’76 Andrea Zacek Beals ’82 spends much of her time are in the middle of their second term serving as watching her daughter Katy on the volleyball court. Stephen Howard ’88 was President and Vice-President of the St. Pius X Katy has been recognized by ESPNRise as one of featured in an article of Athletes Ladies Society. Fellow Bishop Lynch Band Alums the Top 25 High School Players in the country in the Quarterly about NBRPA as well, they reconnected at a parish fish fry during Class of 2012, and was named as a 2011 Wendy’s National Basketball Retired Lent of 2009, and they continued to bump into High School Heisman winner. Most recently, she Players Association (see photo each other at various functions for about a year was invited to play on the First-Team during the on the following page). Also, when Bev, who had already been tapped to run for Under Armour All-America High School Volleyball along with his regular ESPN President asked Denise to be her running-mate. Match in San Antonio, TX . Katy is shown below college basketball duties, Stephen began working for Denise agreed and it’s been a very productive two sitting with parents, Andrea and Bob, and younger the Longhorn Network covering Longhorn basketball. year term with a great group of women. They are sister Erin. The family was on-hand as Katy signed Additionally, he is involved with the OKC Thunder as humbled to be the latest to serve in a wonderful her National Letter of Intent to play volleyball for the the pre and post- game studio analyst. legacy of Ladies Society Boards (below). University of Washington in Seattle where she plans Anisa Robinson ’94 who has worked for The to study Biology. Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for over ten years, was recently promoted to Development Director for the Rocky Mountain Chapter. She still enjoys living in Denver, CO.

Jody Jurica’s ’78 son Jarik is graduating in May 2012 from Texas A&M University and his daughter Taylor is a freshman at The University of Oklahoma. Jody has worked at Mutual of America for 28 years. The Reverend Father Daniel Kelley ’79 has been pastor of St. Joseph Parish since 2009. Father

Janet Melancon ’82 completed a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Tarleton State University in December 2011. She has been in Human Resources (HR) for more than 24

Moss Shimek ’95 received his PhD from The University of Texas at Austin in mechanical engineering. After nearly dying in a high-speed motorcycle accident in 2001, Moss has been fierce on the comeback trail ever since. Visit www.me.utexas.edu/ news for the full article.

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Former Bishop Lynch and LSU volleyball player Regan Hood ’01 was selected to play on the US Women’s National Volleyball team that competed in the Pan Am Games in October (below).

currently Rutgers studying and film

Mary Anne Tosetto Potts ’00 and her husband Chad live in St. Louis with their children - Jude and Helen. After graduating from the University of Dallas, she earned an MA in counseling from Saint Louis University. Mary Anne currently works part time as a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor.

Natalie Roffino ’01 - After her work with the Texas Chef’s Association events “Chefs on Fire” and the TCA Annual Chili Cookoff, Natalie was nominated by multiple industry chefs and received the ‘2011 Junior Culinarian’ award for the Dallas Chapter of the TCA. From that award she went on to win the ‘2011 State Student Culinarian of the Year’ award for the entire state of Texas at the recent TCA After passing the Texas Bar in February 2011, Jenny State Convention in July. Crane ’01 was promoted to Manager at True Partners Consulting. Jenny moved from Chicago back to Dallas Joe Veasley ’01 is the Assistant Head last year, and brought her firm with her. She and her team Football Coach of the Desoto Falcons. The at TPC offer tax consulting services to the Southwest. team went undefeated during the 2010-2011 Jenny graduated from University of Dallas in 2005 and season and won the C-team (ages 7 to 8) championship (photo right). the University of Notre Dame Law School in 2008.

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In August, Sheradon Robbins Waits ’01 graduated with a Master’s of Science in Nursing from UT Arlington and in October, she passed her state board exam to become a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. She married Seth Waits in November (see Marriages). Sheradon accepted a position at Children’s Medical Center of Dallas on the cardiology floor and began in January. After three years in UT-Arlington’s Human Resources Department, Ashley Bobb ’02 (on left below), has accepted a position at The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas as the new Compensation Analyst II. Ashley also completed three Half Marathons in 2011 and finished her first marathon in Las Vegas in December with a time of four hours and 28 minutes. Way to go Ashley!!

Richard Martin ’85 and Meagan Hennessey, Archeophone Records

By unearthing lost classics, this husband–and-wife team is helping us rethink the roots of popular music. By Forrest Wickman As co-owners and operators of Illinois-based Archeophone Records, husband-and-wife team Richard Martin ’85 and Meagan Hennessey are almost singlehandedly rescuing the music of America’s earliest recording era from the brink of extinction. By pulling together lost phonograph cylinders and discs from private collections, record shows and eBay auctions, restoring them, and digitizing them for affordable release, they are bringing to light a vital chapter of our musical heritage that might otherwise be forgotten. These recordings of the acoustic era include everything from the earliest performances by “Red Hot Mama” Sophie Tucker to the dirtiest ditties of the 1890s. Take Lost Sounds, Archeophone’s 2005 retrospective on the role of black Americans in the genesis of the recording industry. The collection’s recordings reveal sounds unexpectedly familiar—a bit of the blues, and is that a rock song?—and an unvarnished portrait of the racism (manifest here in minstrelsy and “coon songs”) that’s not as ancient as we might like to think. Their 2009 Sophie Tucker anthology chronicles a vaudevillian diva that Slate music critic Jody Rosen called a sort of proto-Beyoncé, while a 2010 compilation of Negro spirituals suggests that maybe these so-called “sorrow songs” weren’t so sorrowful after all (as there was no standard speed for playback, previous restorations may have been pitched too low). How do Martin and Hennessey do it? For starters, by staying small. As Archeophone’s only full-time employees, Martin and Hennessey handle song selection, research, audio restoration, art direction, distribution, website maintenance, and—as this reporter found out—press inquiries, all themselves. (For Hennessey, this is also in addition to her full-time job: She’s the University of Illinois’s manager of business Web services.) The work can be difficult. The earliest recording off the Lost Sounds compilation, African-American phonograph star George W. Johnson’s 1891 rendition of “The Whistling Coon,” was found in shards in a box at a record sale. “Cylinder Doctor” Michael Khanchalian, a dentist by trade, restored it for Martin and Hennessey, piecing it together as if it were a pair of shattered dentures. But the work pays off. Lost Sounds snagged a Grammy for best historical album, and Archeophone has gone on to rack up a total of nine Grammy nominations, including for best historical album in 2008, 2009 and 2010. Hennessey said that when their win was announced on television—it was one of the results announced in the bumper before the commercial break—they were amused to see that their faces happened to appear right between megastars Justin Timberlake and Shakira! For the full Q&A Interview with the couple, please visit Slate Magazine at www.slate.com. Amanda Nightingale ‘02 recently completed her doctorate in Physical Therapy and is currently working in Rockwall at Rehab Management. Amanda works with various patient populations and orthopedic conditions including facilitating athletes return to sports. Jacob Wiley ’02 (son of George Wiley ’71) is serving in the United States Army. He is a Staff Sergeant assigned to 1st Squadron 61st Cavalry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, and returned from his second tour in Afghanistan in August 2011. He has a son, Gunner Eli, born July 27, 2010 (photos right).

Jamie DeWitt ’03 and his wife recently returned to Dallas. He is the new Head Varsity Soccer coach at John Paul II High School. They also celebrated the birth of their first child in October (see births). Rachel Farrell ’03 and Christian Russell ’03 will be married in 2012 (photo right). Zach Torgersen ’03 received his MD from the Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, NE, in May 2011. He received the Outstanding Surgery Student Award for a graduating senior who most exemplifies the qualities of a surgeon - scholarship, integrity and humane dedication to the surgical patient. In addition, he was presented with the William Albano Award for outstanding research activity presented by the Department of Surgery. Dr. Torgersen is currently doing a general surgery residency at Creighton University Medical Center. Gregory Armstrong ’04 was accepted to the Master’s Program in Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University. Caelie Dunn ’04 graduated in May 2011 with her Master’s in Exercise and Sport Psychology. She also became engaged to Javier Perez-Afanador in June 2011 surrounded by her BL friends Chris Friend ’04 and his sister Rachel Friend ’02 (photo below).

Lindsay Venable ’04 graduated from Southern Methodist University in 2009 with BAs in Psychology and English with a Specialization in Creative Writing and a Minor in Women’s Studies. She was a member of the Psi Chi Honor Society for Psychology majors, Treasurer of the Sigma Tau Delta Honor Society for English majors, and a member of Order of Omega Honor Society for students in a Greek organization. Currently, she is applying to graduate programs in Counseling as well as remodeling a house near White Rock Lake that she bought in 2010. WINTER 2012

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Reflections Adam Burris ’05 received a Master of Science in Applied Millerann Jockel ’07 accepted a position in May with semester in France with the Baylor in Paris program. Economics in December from the University of Texas at the City of Plano as the Marketing Manager of the Plano Here she is at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Jackie was also named to the Dean’s list for spring 2011 as Centre and Plano Convention & Visitors Bureau. Dallas. well becoming a member of the International Golden Penelope “Penny” Chiha ’05 received her Peace Corps Stephanie Pike ’07 graduated in May Cum Laude with Key Honor Society recognizing the top 15% of the assignment in August. She will be serving as a Youth a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies degree class. Developer in Morocco beginning in March. Penny is the and is certified to teach Early Childhood - 6th grade. This stepdaughter/daughter of Arvel Chiha ’71 and Candace year, Stephanie has been the “permanent substitute” Daniel Love ’10 is now serving our country in the for Kindergarten at Saint Paul the Apostle School in United States Navy. He is stationed in Washington Jernigan. Richardson, and continues as an aide/teacher’s assistant. DC for the next two years with the Navy Ceremonial Angela Adamcik Guard! ’06 (right) graduated Tiffany Marie Quintanilla in December from Amy Ruengmateekhun ’10 is a member of the ’07 graduated from Texas Texas A&M University Oklahoma State University Women’s Golf team. As A&M University in December - Commerce with a a sophomore, her first semester at OSU she played 2011 with a Bachelor of Bachelor of Science three tournaments this fall. OSU won the first two Science degree majoring in Liberal Studies tournaments, Dale McNamara Invitational in Tulsa, in Animal Science and a majoring in Child and Windy City Invitational in Chicago for Northwestern’s Business Administration Family Development. tournament. Their third tournament was the Stanford minor. While at College Angela is currently Invitational. Her team finished 5th out of 16, but as an Station she was on the engaged to Jon Marek individual Amy shot 78,64,72. 64 is her lowest Dean’s list and received and they will wed in college tournament a scholarship from the April! round of golf and Dury L. & Ardella R. Helm Scholarship Fund. Tiffany was also a member of the also tied for the Dillon Anderson ’06 has been touring non-stop for the Fade 2 Black Dance Ensemble, a member of MSC LEAD lowest score posted past two years with Hollywood Records recording artists a Sophomore Leadership Organization, MSC ALOT in OSU women’s All-Star Weekend. The tours have included a summer tour a Freshman Leadership Organization, a Fish Camp golf history. Amy is with Selena Gomez, four trips overseas, a Canadian tour, Counselor and a Transfer Camp Co-Chair, along with ranked individually and multiple nationwide tours. They have also performed many other activities. nationwide, 51st on Regis & Kelly, Good Morning America, Rachael Ray, Golfweek ranking, and Lopez Tonight. Evan Epstein ’08 is currently on the Offensive Line for 48th Golfstat Oklahoma State University, ranked third in the BCS and college ranking as Ryan Blankenship ’06 currently resides in Dallas Big 12 Champions! of this fall. and works for Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. as an Environmental Analyst in their Land Development Congratulations to Moira Kirk ’11 who was named Department. He is also pursuing a professional license as Freshman of the Year for the a Certified Wildlife Biologist. Gulf Coast Athletic Conference. Moira had Matt Krocheski ’06 is at KRLD 1080 (CBS Radio) in a terrific year playing Dallas as an Account Executive. volleyball for Xavier University of Louisiana in Amanda Pritchett ’06 graduated in December 2011 with New Orleans and earlier in a Masters of Social Work (MSW) with a concentration the year she was named in Family Social Work from Saint Louis University. Her Player of the Week in undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Science in Social women’s volleyball for Work, also from Saint Louis University which she received October 24-30. in December 2010. The Oklahoma State Cowboys defeated Stanford in the McCauley Mateja ’11 auditioned and was Fiesta Bowl 41-38. Evan’s jersey number, 60 Victoria Valdez ’06 graduated from the University of Texas is the same number that he wore as a Bishop given her own segment on Wake TV. She at Dallas with a Bachelor’s Degree in Literary Studies in Lynch Friar (above)! and co-anchor cover “What’s Up WinstonDecember. Salem” for Wake Forest University’s TV Brad Krocheski ’08 was elected Student station in Winston-Salem, NC. Danielle Davis ’07 graduated from Texas A&M University Senator at SMU. He will graduate in May in May 2011. She is now working on her Masters of with a degree in Economics with a minor in Architecture at Yale University in CT. She loves the Political Science. experience of living in the Northeast. Jackie Baker ’09 (right) was inducted into the 30 Reflections

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Baylor chapter of Pi Delta Phi, (the national French honor society), and spent a summer