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MAGAZINE FOR THE ALUMNI AND FRIENDS OF SEATTLE PREPARATORY SCHOOL

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Seattle Prep is a Catholic, Jesuit college preparatory school. We embrace the Ignatian ideals that God may be found in all things, that each person is sacred and that we are created to serve others in community. Our mission is to form discerning, transformational leaders who are intellectually competent, spiritually alive, open to growth, loving and committed to justice.

SANTA MARIA DE MONTSERRAT ABBEY This monastery, pictured also on the front cover, lies 30 miles west of Barcelona, Spain, on Montserrat Mountain. It enshrines the image of the Virgin of Montserrat, and is the place where St. Ignatius made the life decision to serve God. It is still an important retreat destination today, and is the namesake of our new chapel which will open in August.

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Sanctifying STEM We published an issue of Panther Tracks last year that focused on STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). I received a thoughtful question from a Prep graduate about that issue: “STEM is good and the accomplishments of our graduates in those areas are terrific, but where is God in all of this?” I thought about that question a lot. While STEM is a hot buzzword now, certainly it doesn’t capture what education, especially Jesuit education, is all about. So, I’ve been thinking that STREAM is a better acronym for a school like Prep. Let’s keep the S, T and M the same – science, technology and mathematics. These have always been closely connected to Jesuit institutions, with arguably the best example being the Jesuit-run Vatican Observatory. Prep has upgraded facilities and course offerings in recent years to better reflect our commitment to these essential subjects. Now let’s go down STREAM. I am going to cheat a bit and double up on the E. Yes, it will continue to stand for engineering, and our robotics and new computer science courses will help prepare that next generation of builders, movers and shakers. But, let’s also use that E for empathy, and pair it up with the R in relationships. A holocaust survivor once said that the goal of education should be to make us more human, that what we learn is not as important as who we become. It’s in empathy and relationships that we become more fully human humans. Yes, we teach subjects, but mostly we teach students. Learning about subjects is subsumed within the grander purpose of the subject learning. That’s what truly sets Jesuit education apart. Next I will really expand that A and use it for the arts in the broadest sense. From the very beginning, Jesuit education has been a Renaissance education: drama, writing, history, literature, philosophy, language, theology, painting. Today story telling might be told in video production, but it’s still the same art, just a different craft. And Prep students continue to write and recite their own poetry, in front of classmates no less. Today, as yesterday, graduates of Jesuit schools are expected to speak well in public, regardless of the fear factor. They are also taught to be at peace in quiet moments, when the words of a truly great novel are consumed and tasted internally. But, let’s not forget that Prep graduate’s important question: Where is God in all of this? That’s the STREAM itself. All of these things flow within movements not just of the subject or the subjects. “In God I live, and move, and have my being.” This is best represented by rivers, that force that captures so wonderfully the movements of Ignatian spirituality. St. Ignatius experienced his most profound encounter with God at the River Cardoner. And, in our own way, that is how our schools flow too, with a rhythm soothing and disquieting, even disruptive, moving in and toward the One. Numen Flumenque. God and River.

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Features

4 Our Lady of Montserrat Chapel 6 The Fr. Joe Small, SJ Memorial 9 Sacred Spaces Sacred Spaces Alumni Profiles 16 19 Panther Profile See Joe Run 20 22 Alumni Basketball Tournament by Francis Nguyen, SJ

A special space for reflection within the new chapel

Finding God’s presence anywhere

Ethan Stowell ’92, Maria Dinndorf-Royer ’82 and Ira Gerlich ’98

Spring 2014 Volume 23, Number 1 Panther Tracks is published by: Seattle Preparatory School Kent Hickey, President 2400 11th Avenue East Seattle, WA 98102 206-577-2141

www.seaprep.org DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS: Jen (Tullis) Russell ’99 jrussell@seaprep.org DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS: Clare Hausmann Weiand chausmann@seaprep.org DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT: Liz Brennan lbrennan@seaprep.org DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT: Michelle Audino maudino@seaprep.org Becky Burns bburns@seaprep.org Shannon Hendricks shendricks@seaprep.org

Francis Nguyen, SJ

Prep Athlete Joe Hardy ’14, by Kevin Cacabelos ’10

Prep’s Own March Madness Recap

In Every Issue 1 3 22 26 34 36

President’s Letter Editor’s Note Sports Update Class Notes & In Memoriam Reflection Then & Now

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Dear fellow alums, parents & friends, When we received the exciting news (thanks to an incredible donation from Don and Gary Merlino – more on them on page 7) that we would be opening our new Eucharistic chapel this fall, we knew right away it would be the cover story for our spring issue of Panther Tracks. We invite you to learn more about this beautiful space on page 4, where Prep Jesuit (and architect!) Francis Nguyen takes us through its thoughtful design. We also knew that we wanted to explore the concept of “sacred spaces” in more general terms. What makes a place feel sacred? What are the sacred spaces in our own lives? How do we create room for the holy in the every day? Members of our community share beautiful insights on page 9. I think you will find the reflections offered by senior students Mari and Casey particularly impressive.

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We are treated to the perspective of three alums who consider sense of space – how it feels, how it functions – in their careers as told to our Alumni Director Clare Hausmann Weiand on page 16. (Side note: reading Ethan Stowell’s interview has me planning a food issue of Panther Tracks. If you’re involved in the culinary arts and are interested in being featured, please email me at jrussell@seaprep.org). So, grab a cup of coffee or tea and find your own sacred spot (mine is in an Adirondack chair watching my kids play in the backyard) and enjoy. With warmest wishes for a happy spring, Jen (Tullis) Russell ’99 Director of Communications

OUR LADY OF MONTSERRAT CHAPEL by Francis Nguyen, SJ

Last year, the Provincial of the Jesuits in the Oregon Province, Fr. Pat Lee, SJ, decided to mission me to continue my regency here at Seattle Prep for another year. The grace that came from this decision was the opportunity to work on the design of the new Seattle Prep Chapel. I was very excited to use my background in architecture and construction management to undertake this meaningful chapel project.

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The chapel will be named after Our Lady of Montserrat. This name was chosen because it is significant to the life of St. Ignatius and it relates well to the lives of our Seattle Prep students. At a critical moment on his spiritual journey, when the faith of the young Ignatius was shaken and he had to face a fundamental life decision, he began a pilgrimage to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Montserrat. It was there that the young soldier Ignatius had a conversion of heart, a realization of a false self, and found new meaning for life. At the altar of Our Lady of Montserrat, he decided to keep vigil and pray fervently for the whole night. Afterwards, he was resolved to leave aside his armor and sword in exchange for sackcloth and a walking staff. He no longer served as a soldier for the King of Spain, but as a soldier for the King of Heaven. This new Seattle Prep Chapel will be located at the heart of the school – a place of sanctuary for students as they journey through life and face fundamental decisions about their true and false identities. The prominent visual presence of the Montserrat Chapel on campus is making a strong statement about Seattle Prep’s commitment to the spiritual formation of our young men and women. It is their spiritual formation that moves them to strive for the greater good and greater love and justice in their roles as students, sons and daughters, and as conscientious citizens of the world. Our Lady of Montserrat Chapel is inspired by the early Jesuit missions. It is designed with these aspirations: • to reflect Jesuit values and traditions • to be of the Seattle Prep campus and Pacific Northwest • to be multifunctional, adaptable and simple The chapel provides a contemplative space for prayer, reflection, and liturgical celebration. It is designed to accommodate personal and communal prayers, as well as both small and large liturgical gatherings. With a variety of materials and textures, a pleasant color palette, and warm lighting, the chapel aims to create a prayerful ambience and a sense of the sacred. It is hoped that our Chapel will be a sanctuary where students will feel the warm embrace of God. There, they will experience God in many different ways as they continue to strive to seek God in all things. I would like to send my gratitude to all those involved in the creation of this new chapel. Thanks to your generosity, time, and talents, which are the true foundational “bricks” that raise up this holy sanctuary. Special thanks go to my Jesuit Community for their prayers and support, President Hickey for entrusting me with this project and project partner John O’Neil ’76. May God, our Lord, bless us especially through the intercession of Our Lady of Montserrat.

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THE FR. JOE SMALL, SJ MEMORIAL Fr. Joe Small, SJ taught religion at Seattle Prep during the late 1960s and early 1970s; however, the classroom was not where his greatest impact was made. Rather, he was the one who found the quieter student and told him he could do big things. He was the one who reminded you to take a deep breath and think about Jesus. To quote a former student, “He just quietly did it.”

In the 1967 Prep Echo, he was singled out and called a genuine friend. The students dedicated the 1967 yearbook to him saying, “To Father Small, who has earned our love, respect and admiration though his efforts to make our lives a little bit easier and much more purposeful, we students dedicate this 1967 Echo.” Today, we want to honor his legacy in perpetuity by raising funds toward The Father Joe Small, SJ Memorial. We plan to name the contemplation room within Our Lady of Montserrat Chapel in his honor. In doing so, we will pay homage to a man who made an impact on many and will ensure that his legacy continues for

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generations to come. Like the legends of Prep before him, we hope that this act will lay the groundwork for all Prep students to know the name Joe Small as they do McDonnell, Healy, Thomas, Fitterer and the countless other Jesuits who made an impact on the lives of Prep students. While our campus is in the midst of change and renovation, Seattle Prep remains rooted in its history. Prep’s new chapel, the Chapel of Our Lady of Montserrat, will be built on the foundation of those who came before us. No building can do more than the richness, vitality and transformational nature of a Jesuit education and the moments of reflection shared. We hope this space of honor will

provide inspiration for contemplation and reflection in the spirit of Fr. Joe Small, SJ. The Holy Presence of the Eucharist will embody this space. In addition to this Holy Presence, the Reflection Room will serve three primary purposes: • Spiritual conversation • A place for reconciliation and healing • Private or quiet devotion and prayer

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Don and Gary Merlino at Don’s 50th birthday celebration.

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There is one word that captures why Gary and Don Merlino decided to build Our Lady of Montserrat Chapel at Seattle Prep. Family. Or, more accurately, families. The first family was the one created and nurtured by their loving parents, Anne and Mario. Gary and Don’s best teacher was their father: “All the most important things in my life, I learned from my father,” said Gary. “I can hear his voice in my head today, whether it be practical daily things, or philosophical.” Don echoed Gary, “He never failed to take frequent opportunity to give us lessons in life that served us well.” One of those lessons was an exceptional work ethic. Don recalls that, “We had jobs long before we were teenagers, selling doughnuts door to door and newspapers at the train station.” It was even more important, however, that every job be done well. Perfectionism runs strong in the Merlino family. In fact, over the past 50 years, Gary and Don have built two companies on it. “We built Gary Merlino Construction and Stoneway Concrete by developing a team of long-term employees. We provide the best product and service to our valued clients with the highest level of integrity,” said Don. “It’s been rewarding to hear (those) employees, our most valued asset, and their families appreciate the jobs, benefits and reputation (we) have in the industry.” Gary and Don’s success has blessed them with enough resources to leave a legacy – in the form of a chapel – to another family that played a pivotal role in their lives. Gary recalled a very difficult day when, as a freshman, he entered his local public high school, enrollment 2,000: “I immediately knew I was lost.” Three days later, thanks to the financial sacrifice of his parents, Gary started his two hour commute from home and walked into Adelphia Hall. “It was divine intervention that I was able to go to Prep. The Jesuits were more than educators. They were our mentors, our friends.” It’s all connected: the family that taught Gary and Don how to live, to a family of Jesuits and classmates that gave them so much life, and, finally, to family businesses that fully reflect lessons learned so well. From these come the legacy of a chapel, a sacred space that will connect Prep students with their Jesuit formation, and the God we are called to love and serve, for years to come. For this the Seattle Prep family is thankful to the families of Gary and Donna Merlino and Don and Joan Merlino. Anne and Mario would be very proud indeed! 7

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Sacred Spaces If you talk to a graduate of a Jesuit institution about his or her connection to God, it would not be unusual for the conversation to focus somewhat outside the Church itself. This is not to say that there is a lack of emphasis within Jesuit spirituality on worshipping at Mass – indeed, the head of our Church is a Jesuit – but rather, there exists a deep belief that feeling God’s presence can occur anywhere. Saint Ignatius was something of a revolutionary when it came to living his faith. Unlike other religious orders, which eschewed the modern world, Ignatius commanded his followers to go out into it. The early Jesuits worked with prostitutes and the poor and began teaching because they saw a great need. They saw the sacred in the everyday. And so it is unsurprising that when we asked members of our community – Prep parents, students and teachers – where they find the sacred, the answers ranged from the Prep dungeon to an old swing in the Philippines.

Where is your sacred place? Write to connect@seaprep.org; we look forward to sharing your answers in an upcoming issue of Panther Tracks. Panther Tracks

What makes a place feel sacred?

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I think spaces that encourage you to be still and experience the Holy Spirit are what feel most sacred to me. Sometimes that can be the usual spaces, like a church, or an incredibly beautiful spot in the natural world, but sometimes it is in my kitchen when I have the luxury to spend an afternoon cooking for my family. There is one conference room in Seattle where I have spent many long hours in meetings discussing difficult topics. That space is also sacred to me because those challenging conversations led to important changes, insights and growth. Heidi Kim

When thinking about a sacred place, many people immediately picture a beautiful location in their mind. They put themselves lying on a sandy beach, sitting underneath a waterfall, or perhaps standing in the middle of a forest. There is nothing at all wrong with such an image, but it is incomplete. Sacred places are not just about the setting: they’re a state of mind as well. You must be at peace without getting bored, in solitude without getting lonely, and stimulated without getting distracted. It is only when one can find both mental and physical contentment that they can visit this state of serenity. The two components are completely intertwined. Casey Schmidt ’14

For me, a place is sacred when you are able to truly be in the present moment. Teenagers are constantly surrounded by pressure, anxiety or fear and we forget to acknowledge the present moment because we are so caught up in our past mistakes or worries about the future. A sacred place is somewhere peaceful, where we are able to recognize the beauty surrounding us as well as within us. Mari Nakata ’14

A space in which I can feel vulnerable to the presence of God. Less about what’s in it or around it and more about it facilitating in me the ability to be quiet and still enough to clear my mind and feel God’s presence. Michael Kelly

When I am in the presence of profound beauty, come to understand an important truth or witness examples of God’s healing grace. Mark Fanning

A place where I am relaxed and I have the time to really reflect on my life and pray. Jennifer (Gleason) Hyde ’82

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Our Sacred Spaces Panelists

Places feel sacred where there is a sense of peace. I think

Bei Bernal is a member of the Community Ministry team at Seattle Prep and parent to Juan ’10 and Al ’09.

that peace can be found in nature, parks, mountains, beaches, as well as in spaces

Jennifer (Gleason) Hyde ’82 is parent to Kathryn ’15, Joe ’16 and Michael (attending St. Anne’s).

where thought has been put into Art and Architecture. Surrounding oneself with

Michael Kelly is the Assistant Principal for Student Life at Seattle Prep.

light and objects that evoke light also create a sense of the sacred. Melissa Dold

To me “sacred space” has a broader meaning than a place. I am privileged, because I help with so many retreats, to see young people at their best – and their best is very good. When kids are on, they are really on. I think it was St. Irenaeus who said “the glory of God is the human person fully alive.” I think that is what I see often, in the young people at Prep, young people who are alive with no masks, who are together, who are whole (“holy”). That is for me an experience of “sacred space.” Fr. Paul Fitterer, SJ

There are two types of sacred spaces for me. The first type is religious places like churches, chapels, altars, grottos, etc. The second type is places where significant moments in my life have happened or simply places I’ve felt love and peace. Bei Bernal

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Casey Schmidt ’14 is a senior at Seattle Prep and will be attending the University of Virginia in the fall.

Melissa Dold is an arts instructor at Seattle Prep.

Heidi Kim is the Director of Diversity at Seattle Prep.

Fr. Paul Fitterer, SJ is a member of the Community Ministry Team at Seattle Prep.

Mark Fanning is parent to Mitch ’12 and Barrett ’15.

Mari Nakata ’14 is a senior at Seattle Prep and is deciding between UW and University of Hawaii Manoa.

What are some “sacred spaces” in your own life?

With college just around the corner, projects, tests, and the every day stresses of high school, my sacred space is anywhere that allows me to forget and stop worrying, and to just live. My beach cabin is one of my sacred spaces because it gives me a chance to take a break from my busy schedule, put my technology away, and enjoy the beach and the people I’m with. Having a place to be able to stop and embrace life is very important to me especially during this time in my life. Just being able to envision the calm waves and the evening sunset followed by the abundance of stars, which would have otherwise been masked by the city lights, gives me a sense of comfort and peace. Mari Nakata ’14

The back porch of my house in early morning prior to rest of house being awake, Dunsmuir River in California, Beaver Lake. Michael Kelly

A sacred space in my life is my studio where I create my work. My studio evokes a sense of creativity and discovery, which is when I feel connected to the world outside of myself. I am also drawn to Golden Gardens on the Puget Sound in the earlier morning when the sun is coming up (if you can see the sun). I think when I connect with nature I connect with my inner peace. One of my favorite spaces in Seattle is at the Henry Art Gallery in James Turrell’s Installation called Light Reign. It is a wonderful space for meditation. Melissa Dold

A few locations in my own life come to mind when I consider sacred spaces. The most vivid are the wooden bench in my backyard on a sunny day, my car when the radio is off, and the bulkhead at my cabin with a fire burning in the background. In all of these scenes I can picture myself perfectly relaxed by the surroundings and in a position where I am able to reflect. Not bothered by the stresses of everyday life, I can focus solely on the important resolutions that need to be made, especially those which require difficult decisions. It’s not as much about the place as it is the way that place makes you feel. Casey Schmidt ’14

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There is an old rickety swing in the house where I grew up in the Philippines. This swing is sacred to me because this was where I experienced reconciliation with my dad before he passed away and it is also where my husband proposed marriage to me. Our home right now is a sacred space in my life. It is a place I feel most loved and at peace. Bei Bernal

The spaces that feel most sacred to me are often the places where I make music. So the Nave of St. Mark’s Cathedral is a sacred space for me, because that is where I worship and pray through singing. But I would say that Mr. Beyer’s music classroom, where I get to rehearse with Prep’s music ministers, is also a sacred space for me. That’s where I get to revel in the remarkable talent and ministry of our students, who always surprise and delight me with their creativity. I wish everyone reading this could have the opportunity to experience the sacred by making music with these incredible young people. Heidi Kim

Although living in the Northwest we are surrounded by indescribable beauty, sacred moments come to mind for me more so than sacred places. I feel God’s presence and blessings when I feel the hug from one of my children returning home or hear them laughing with their mother or see the joy they experience when achieving an important goal or milestone in their lives. Mark Fanning

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I love weekly 5:00 Saturday Mass. It’s usually a very small group that attends this Mass so it is quiet and peaceful. When I leave I always feel relaxed, happy and inspired to live a good life. I also love visiting churches in Italy with my parents on our yearly trip. It’s amazing the history and the work that went into building these beautiful churches. I love lighting candles for all my family and friends. Jennifer (Gleason) Hyde ’82

Are there places on campus that feel sacred to you? Or that you visit if you need a breath/quiet moment during your day?

I do not often have a quiet moment in the day at Prep and I mostly spend my days in the Art Studio which is full of life, music, and making art, all things that energize me and which I am so thankful for. I am excited for the new chapel because it brings to mind all of the qualities I have talked about that evoke the sacred. It is a space that will hold light and nature. I am excited to have my future quiet moments here. Melissa Dold

Because I was a part of the winter musical, West Side Story, the theater became my second home. I often find myself wandering in there when I need some space from the chaos and stresses of high school or want to reminisce on the amazing memories I have made there. The theater is my sacred space on campus not only because it is literally transformed into a chapel for weekly Mass, but also because it is a place where I met my classmates for the first time, rekindled my passion for dance during the musicals, and simply the beauty of the space itself. Mari Nakata

I used to visit the Peyton Chapel for a quiet moment. The Healey Chapel is a good place to sit for a little bit especially on a sunny day when only the light streaming through the stained glass window is your only source of light. I also take a walk in Interlaken Park. Walking in Fr. Paul’s office for a spiritual chat is always a great sacred moment. Bei Bernal

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One thing I find providing me with a sacred space on campus in the evening is to go into 01 in the dungeon, sit in a student desk in the dark, and simply clear my mind and recite the rosary. There’s no fear of being stumbled upon or interrupted. The darkness provides for an easy way to be distraction free and there’s something comforting about being in a classroom. Michael Kelly

I never have found a “sacred space” in the buildings here at Prep. Even in the old (Peyton) chapel it was, to me, very prosaic and not a place in which I enjoyed praying. The chapel served as a functional place for the celebration of mass but it was, to me, never inspirational. That is why I am so grateful that we will have the new chapel. As I look at the artistic efforts to create the space that gives one the sense of the “holy.” I applaud the efforts and I think it will be that kind of a place. Fr. Paul Fitterer, SJ

I have to say that I really miss the rose garden. If things felt stressful or chaotic, I used to go walk by the roses, and literally stop to smell them. Or if it was a nice day, I would go eat my lunch on one of the benches facing the roses. I know those roses have all gone to new homes, so I am comforted thinking about how their beauty has gone out into the world. I look forward to experiencing our new chapel… even the drawings and the descriptions by Francis Nguyen have created a sense of both anticipation and longing for a connection with that space. Heidi Kim

The place on campus that I find the most sacred is the Office of Student Life. The other members of the student government and I gather around the conference table every week to plan and discuss the different events going on around Prep. It truly is special the way the ideas and energy that get shared can span beyond the room and into the student body itself. When we aren’t meeting there, the OSL is my favorite space to retreat to when in search of a quiet spot to work and think. It is the ideal example of a sanctuary within the Seattle Prep grounds that constantly bustle with activity. Casey Schmidt

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Prep’s Director of Alumni Relations, Clare Hausmann Weiand, sat down with three alums to talk about their work and how space plays a part. It turns out that friends, family and community are big factors in creating Sacred Spaces too.

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Ethan Stowell ’92

Just as we are going to press, Ethan Stowell ’92 was named a James Beard Award finalist for “Best Chef Northwest.” Stowell has opened a number of award-winning restaurants in Seattle including Union, Staple & Fancy Mercantile, Anchovies & Olives, Rione XIII, Bar Cotto and Ballard Pizza Company. He also produces a line of artisanal pastas sold under the label Lagana Foods. Food & Wine magazine named him one of the “Best New Chefs in America” in 2008 and a “Best New Chef All-Star” last year.

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Perhaps more importantly, he and his wife Angela are the proud parents to son Adrian, one and a half, and are expecting a second child in July. I wanted to talk to Ethan about how “space” impacts his work as a restaurateur and chef. Here is what he had to say. What factors are most important when you are choosing a new space to locate a restaurant? In looking at this from the purely business side, I’m looking for a space where we can run a successful business. Simple as that. Aside from the purely business aspects, when I’m considering a space, I like it to feel like something. To feel like the neighborhood, or to feel like a cool old building. My restaurants are all old buildings and I like the idea of taking something old and refreshing it. It’s more than just adding a restaurant; I want to do something for a neighborhood. I also really like to have a personal

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Maria Dinndorf-Royer ’82

connection to it. I like Ballard Ave. (Staple & Fancy, Ballard Pizza Co. and Chippy’s Fish & Drink - opening in April) because I’ve spent a lot of time there. Or the fact that I grew up on Capitol Hill, so 15th made sense for Anchovies & Olives (Bar Cotto and Rione XIII are also on 15th). Whether it is a personal connection, or a friend of the family I want to have a connection to the space on a personal level. Do you know the right space when you see it? I think you know it right away. Sometimes I’ll see a place, then go and research what it was, but I usually get a feel for a place and know. What are “must haves” when it comes to your work or restaurant space? I like to have connection to outside, some nature. I usually go for small places, but if it is a bit big, I still I want it to feel intimate for the customer.

When asked to explain her business, Maria Dinndorf-Royer ’82 has an answer that would make many of us jealous: “I get paid to shop.” But keep listening and she’ll explain how much more complex it really is. “Really, my clients are hiring me to maximize their retail and restaurant space opportunities and to seek out best in class location opportunities. I am a broker and an advisor and consultant.“ Maria, and her business Real Retail has a unique niche focusing on urban properties. Like Grand Ridge Plaza in Issaquah Highlands or the corner of 4th and Pine in downtown Seattle. She works with a developer to look at a project from the ground up. She then collaborates with the landlord and architect to maximize the space for the end user. But it isn’t just putting customers and spaces together that drives Maria.

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It seems like you enjoy working with smaller spaces? Small and intimate helps people to feel like it is happening and busy. From a customer perspective, no one likes to be in an empty restaurant. You want them to feel good about where they’ve chosen to spend their time. Certainly there are times at the beginning of the night when it can be a bit more quiet, with some low key music. But you want to encourage some noise and feeling of being jovial and part of something.

“Projects choose me, and those I choose are those where I can have pride of work. It is important to me to work on something that you can drive by and say proudly, ‘I had a hand in this.’ I choose to seek out opportunities to do my personal best with others who have a like-minded vision.” One of the projects that is most exciting to her today is the new Amazon project at 7th and Lenora. It isn’t constructed yet, and that is what makes it such a great project for Maria. It lets her do what she does best – collaborating and putting vision to reality. In this case, it isn’t just about the tenant or space; it is about the whole South Lake Union

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A restaurant like How to Cook a Wolf in Queen Anne is a very small space. Why small? How does the size of your restaurant change the experience? Big restaurants tend to be downtown which means you need to cater to tourists and hotels. I want to create repeat customers, not people that will visit when they are in town for business. I want to cook for people from Seattle. I want to take that effort and hard work and apply it, bringing back regulars and neighborhood folks. It feels better to us this way. Our issue is about Sacred Spaces. Some might call the kitchen a sacred space – what are your thoughts about that? I personally don’t think that the kitchen is a holy space, it’s all based on the people. It isn’t the space or the food – it is the people. The food is relatively far down the list. The people need to know that they are in it for a good time.

District. She has nothing but praise for the team from Amazon; they are visionaries and community leaders. They see their presence in Seattle for the long term and know that the decisions they make today will have a long lasting impact on the character of the city. She feels she is doing her best work when the new development fits seamlessly into the existing fabric and adds new life to the neighborhood, rather than just a new structure. “I try to create street life intimacy that can be found within a new street. These neighborhoods have character and being able to see how we build on that character is our challenge. Connecting South Lake

What about his time at Prep? Ethan has this to say. “I have a young son and I recognize what a huge gift my parents gave me by sending me to Prep. It has been a very powerful influence on me, and those I was in school with. The people I know from school are doing amazing things. It is a well respected school and turns out a lot of positive individuals, good people who are making a really positive impact here and elsewhere. I didn’t realize it then, I wasn’t the greatest student Prep has ever seen, but what ended up being a super big factor was just how great your classmates were and what great people I was able to surround myself with.” Was there a space on the Prep campus that was special to you? Oh, I don’t know, probably, ‘outside of Jug with Ted Plumis’ mom.’ That was a special place.

Union to downtown is something you want to get right.” When Maria graduated from Seattle Prep, she went on to earn her bachelor’s from USC. It was in southern California that she began her career in real estate. Now Maria and her husband, Charlie ’82 live with their two children in Northeast Seattle. Is there something that she needs in her personal space, something to make it sacred? “I need light, and I need fresh air, I need to see the water. We are boaters and skiers and the water and the mountains are my sacred spaces, where I can clear my mind and think about being a better person.”

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Ira Gerlich ’98

Ira Gerlich ’98 is the co-owner and co-founder of Evolution Projects. Together with his business partners, they run a boutique development company that is making its mark in projects around Seattle, most notably in Fremont, Wallingford and Ballard. Right now, Ira is working on finding the right tenants for one of their projects. He knows the block needs a great coffee shop, or maybe a beer place or even just a place to gather. The tricky part is finding the right balance to go with what already exists there. He will consider their menu, the concept and how it will fit with the existing businesses. If that seems like a lot of detail for the developer, according to Ira, “programming is key.”

Ira’s role changes depending on the project. Sometimes he is the program manager, other times he’ll be working out the design details or working with local artists to create site-specific furniture and artwork. He even recently worked with fellow Prep alum Mike Marian ’99 on a custom table for the Evolution Projects office. He points around their current office space; one they share with three other businesses, getting the formula right makes all the difference. Spending time with Ira, it’s clear he has created the perfect work environment for himself. A new dad, with wife Courtney, to six month old Maxwell, he seems happy, relaxed and excited about his new role as a father. Happily for him, his business partners at Evolution Projects have a lot in common; shared values, they love to ski, a strong work ethic and best of all – parenthood. They have a workplace where kids are welcome. Lucky for us, by creating spaces that they want to spend time in – they’re creating community for all of us.

If you’ve shopped at evo for your ski gear, or eaten at Joule, The Walrus and the Carpenter, Staple & Fancy or Revel then you’ve been in an Evolution Projects building. You’ll recognize the common thread, super cool space, side-by-side businesses, best in class restaurants and the feeling that someone has perfectly curated your experience. They set their sights on lonely forgotten buildings and set about pulling together architects, artists and small businesses to create an interesting street front, provide collaborative work space and make it seem exactly what the block needed.

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PA NTH E R P R O F I L E

Francis Nguyen, SJ During my youth: When I was a

Best/worst part about living in a

senior in high school, I was invited to a scholarship dinner celebration hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in New York City. There, to my surprise, I sat with Apollo Ohno and my idol Jackie Chan!

Jesuit community: Best – praying, playing and sharing meals together. Worst – sharing cars!

Favorite song in high school: Ricky Martin’s Livin’ La Vida Loca and Imagine by John Lennon. Favorite pastimes in high school:

Creating art, watching movies, biking along Lake Washington and playing baseball with friends.

Favorite vacation spot: Oia, Greece

and San Juan, Puerto Rico. I spent a Christmas break with a group of good friends in Puerto Rico. On Christmas Eve, we went to Mass together, cooked dinner for each other, and chatted throughout the night. It was one of my best memories. If I could have one redo, what it would be? Learn how to play the guitar

When I was growing up, I thought

and the flute. The sound of the flute is like prayer to me.

I’d become… a priest.

When I think of my time at Prep: I

I always knew… that the most

important thing is life is to love and to be loved.

am grateful and thanking God for His loving presence in my colleagues and students.

Ties to Seattle Prep: I am a Jesuit

regent who has been missioned by the Society of Jesus to be at Seattle Prep. I teach Math and Theology, lead retreats, and work on the new chapel project. Born in: Saigon, Vietnam. My family immigrated to the United States in pursuit of religious freedom. Family/siblings: I have two younger

brothers, James and Kevin. James is also on his spiritual formation to become a priest. It was a grace-filled moment to attend his profession of vows last summer. It was also truly a gift to know that he is not only my biological brother, but also my religious brother in the same Christ.

and pho made by my mom.

Education:

My daily routine: Doing the daily

High school: Ingraham Post High education: University of Washington (Architecture and Construction Management) and Loyola University Chicago (Philosophy)

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One of my favorite books: Flowers for

I have great hope in: Pope Francis, our

Algernon by Daniel Keyes

Church, and the Seahawks.

Favorite movie: The Lord of the Rings

Favorite memory from my life thus

Favorite meal: Sushi, chicken linguine,

examen, praying for special intentions… and grading papers. My fellow Jesuits give me a tough

far: Attending my brother James first

vows and Fr. McDougall’s final vows. My next life step will be: Studying theology at Loyola Schools of the Ateneo de Manila University and hoping to become a good and loving Jesuit priest.

time about: my taste in TV shows and movies because it seems so random.

See Joe Run CONTRIBUTED BY KEVIN CACABELOS ’10

ehind the first-place runner by nearly 100 meters with two laps remaining, Joe Hardy kept his composure. A 3A 3200-meter state championship was within reach for Hardy, but it looked unlikely until the race’s final 300 meters. Hardy methodically closed ground on Shadle Park’s Nathan Weitz, eventually passing him and cruising the race’s final 120 meters to not only a state championship, but also a state meet record time of 8:55.22. Coaches, teammates and spectators all witnessed the birth of the legend after the sophomore shocked just about everyone in his come-from-behind victory. The record-setting time tells one half of the story, while the other half of the story may be even more impressive. After crossing the finish line, Hardy immediately walked to a section of the stands where his teammates embraced 20

him and his coaches gave him enthusiastic high-fives. Moments later he hugged and offered a hand of support to his teammate, Keenan Piper, who was sprawled out on the ground after finishing in sixth place in the same race. Running is a solitary sport, but for one of Seattle Prep’s most decorated athletes of all-time, it’s all about the team. “I just enjoy being with my teammates,” Hardy said. “Running is an outlet for me.” A Running Legacy

Hardy will finish his four-year crosscountry and track career at Seattle Prep as the schools’ best distance runner, and arguably one the best runners the state of Washington has ever seen. “As a high school runner, he’s by far one of the best in state history,” Cross-Country and Distance Track Head Coach Ben Sauvage said. “His body of work has been

really impressive.” Along with his 3200-meter state championship as a sophomore in 2012, Hardy also owns a 3A cross-country state championship from his junior year. In his senior year, he broke the Lower Woodland Park course record, running a time of 14:56. Nine days later, the accomplished senior finished second in the state championships, setting the Seattle Prep 5000-meter cross-country record time at 14:45.16. “He has an incredible range of talent for different distances,” said long-time Prep Cross-Country and Track Coach John “Doc” Robertson. “He’s one of the best distance runners Prep has ever seen.” Serendipity

Entering his freshman year, Hardy had no idea he would end up running competitively – he had no idea the sport would land him an athletic scholarship to Spring 2014

Ed Paulter to Retire; Mark Cross Named New Athletic Director the University of Wisconsin. “It was all serendipity really,” said Hardy’s mother, Susan McDonald. “I suggested running to get him involved early at Prep – ‘Hey, go to this crosscountry camp in June and you might meet some new guys.’” From his first time ever training during his incoming freshman summer at Camp Casey, Hardy fell in love with the companionship he experienced with his teammates. He saw how running could positively impact other parts of his life. “It definitely de-stresses me,” Hardy said. “I can go back to it every time and know that I’m good at it. It’s very tangible. It’s a rock in my life.” At Seattle Prep, Hardy benefitted from the school’s Jesuit mission to create wellrounded individuals. “It’s a competitive school, in and outside of the classroom,” Hardy said. “[Prep] brings out the best person athletically and academically.” Robertson and Sauvage marveled at Hardy’s progression during his freshman year, watching him rapidly drop his time in the 5,000-meter from 19:17 at the start of the season to 16:41 in the state championships. After playing freshman basketball in the winter, Hardy chose to run track over one of his long-time favorite sports of baseball at the urging of Robertson, Sauvage and his cross-country teammates. Needless to say, Hardy’s decision to run track was a good one. Support System

Hardy learned to trust his coaches and let them help him reach his full potential.

“Ben and Doc are the best coaches anywhere,” Hardy said. “They taught me how to enjoy running; they taught me to just push and try as hard as I can both in school and with my friends.” Prep has seen its share of successful runners under Robertson’s 21 years of coaching at Prep, including Hardy’s teammates Keenan Piper ’13 and Keenan Leary ’14, Max ’07 and Drew O’DonoghueMcDonald ’10, Charlie McDonald ’09, Connor Kilpatric ’04 and Erik Berg ’09. “We’re lucky as coaches to coach these guys,” Sauvage said. “Prep attracts kids that aren’t afraid of challenges. Our team has a lot more kids from top to to bottom that really want to do their best.” Sauvage will become the school’s head coach with Robertson permanently stepping down this year. As one of Prep’s most accomplished coaches, Robertson will end his career coaching Hardy, one of Prep’s most accomplished runners. “Running is part of being at Prep,” Susie McDonald said. “That was the great part of the four years: the feeling of community and the support of everyone.” Hardy’s time at Prep comes to an end, but he leaves the school with a humble understanding of how his running experience at Prep changed his life. “Cross-country at Seattle Prep is a family,” Hardy said. “You have all these people coming back, wanting to come back and be examples and mentors for the school’s next crop of runners.” Hardy has accomplished incredible feats at Prep, but the most important feat for Hardy will be that future phone call or text message he extends to the next great runner at Seattle Prep.

Kevin Cacabelos is a 2010 graduate of Seattle Prep. This Spring he graduated from Loyola Marymount University with a bachelor's degree in Spanish and history. He has been a Seattle-based freelance sports writer since high school.

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Longtime Seattle Prep coach, faculty member and Athletic Director Ed Paulter announced that he will be retiring at the end of the 2013-14 school year. Ed’s 30 year career with the school includes Ed Paulter five Metro titles, 13 state tournament appearances and a 415-202 record as head baseball coach. He also served as a social studies instructor before being named Athletic Director in Mark Cross 2006. Seattle Prep has named former Seattle Prep instructor and coach Mark Cross as our next Athletic Director. Mark is currently the Athletic Director for Evergreen High School in the Highline School District and will begin his new role at Seattle Prep this summer. Cross, who holds an MBA specializing in athletic administration from Ohio University, has held positions in physical education and has served as a football and basketball coach prior to making the transition into administration. Assistant Principal for Student Life, Michael Kelly, says, “While Ed’s departure and years of experience will leave a difficult void to fill, we are excited to be adding Mark’s expertise and demonstrated commitment to the formation of young people to our already talented adult community. His presence will enrich and add value to our students’ experience and to our coaching and teaching community.” 21

SPORTS UPDATE

The Football team had a solid season and qualified for the 16-team state tournament for the second time in three years. The Panthers opened the season against Roosevelt in the Emerald City Kickoff Classic at Husky Stadium. Prep lost a tight game 7-0 in front of a large Prep contingent at UW. The Panthers defeated West Seattle 50-13 in week two, then dropped three in a row to Redmond (37-14), Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Dea (42-0) and Eastside Catholic (40-7). Prep defeated Bainbridge on the road 42-20 before losing to Blanchet 43-9. The Panthers won two in a row against Lakeside (37-29) and Rainier Beach (26-20) to qualify for the district tournament. Prep traveled to Burien to take on Kennedy in districts and came away with a hard fought 28-21 win to qualify for the state tournament! The Panthers season ended in Vancouver when they lost to the home standing Mountain View in the first round of the state tournament.

The Volleyball team also enjoyed a banner year by winning the Metro League Mountain Division title before finishing in second place in the league tournament. The Panthers finished second at districts and participated in the state tournament for the fifth year in a row. Prep went 9-1 versus Mountain Division opponents and 2-0 against Sound Division teams. Prep also won nine matches in a row during the regular season. The team defeated Holy Names (3-1) and lost to Eastside Catholic (3-2) in the Metro League tournament. Prep then beat West Seattle (3-0) and Mount Si (3-0) before losing to Mercer Island (3-1) in the district championship match. The Panthers began state tournament action with a 3-2 win over Prairie before losing to Columbia River (3-2) and Meadowdale (3-1) to conclude their season.

The Boys Cross Country team again had a great season, finishing in second place at the Metro League championships which were held at Lower Woodland Park. A Prep senior set the course record but his effort was not enough to stave off a strong Nathan Hale team. The Panthers next test was the SeaKing District 2 race at Lake Sammamish State Park. Although the same Prep harrier finished in first place at districts, the Panthers again came in second place behind Nathan Hale. Our strong showing at districts qualified

the entire team for the state meet at Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco. Prep came in fifth place at state as Panther runners finished second, 21st, 49th, 51st and 110th . The Girls Cross Country team enjoyed a solid season finishing with a record of 12-5 in Metro League meets. The Panthers placed sixth at the league championship and several runners secured places for the district meet the following week. Prep finished 10th at districts and did not qualify anyone for the state meet. Fifty-four athletes participated in Cross Country and over Âž of the Prep harriers set a personal record at the Metro meet, numbers that auger well for the 2014 season. The Boys Golf team finished second to Bainbridge at the Metro League Championship Tournament held at Jefferson and West Seattle Golf Courses. Prep golfers finished first, fourth, 15th,

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18th, 27th and 34th in the two-day tournament with all qualifying for districts. The Panthers had a tough day at the district tournament finishing in seventh place with only one golfer qualifying for the state tournament. The Girls Golf team came in second at Metro behind Eastside Catholic with six Prep golfers qualifying for the district tournament (4th, 7th, 16th, 17th, 18th and 24th places at Metro). The Girls district, as well as both state championships, are contested in the spring. The Girls Swim team qualified seven swimmers for the district meet with six Panthers moving on to the state finals at the King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way. A Prep freshman won the 500 Freestyle and took second place in the

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200 Freestyle, setting school records in both events and almost breaking the state 3A meet record in the 500. With freshmen and sophomores dominating the Prep roster, the future looks outstanding for Girls Swimming. The Girls Soccer team had another strong season, finishing with a season record of 13-5-6 with two of the losses coming on penalty kicks. Prep finished in second place in the Metro League tournament with wins over Holy Names and West Seattle before losing a heartbreaker to Blanchet on PK’s after a 0-0 match. The Panthers defeated Hazen 4-1 to begin state tournament play and followed that up with a 1-0 win at Bainbridge in the state quarterfinals. Prep drew Liberty in the semifinals (their seventh trip to the Final Four in nine years!) and came up short on PK’s again. The Panthers season ended with a loss to Bellevue in the state third place match. The Boys Basketball team finished the regular season with a 14-6 record, good for a second place tie with O’Dea in the Metro League Mountain Division. The Panthers defeated both Lakeside and Blanchet twice during the regular season and split with O’Dea. After placing fifth in the league tournament by defeating Nathan Hale (59-47) and Bainbridge (5742), the boys moved on to the Sea-King District tournament and won their first

game at home vs. West Seattle (63-59). After losing to Bellevue in the second round at Bellevue College 71-47, the Panthers rebounded with a lopsided 81-56 win over Franklin. Mercer Island ended Prep’s season with a 48-41 win on the last day of districts. The Girls Basketball team placed fourth in the Metro League Mountain Division after finishing the regular season with a league record of 8-8. Season highlights included wins over Lakeside, Eastside Catholic, Bainbridge and Kennedy. The Panthers then finished sixth in the league tournament with a 40-19 win over Eastside Catholic before losing to Lakeside 44-37. This qualified Prep for the district tournament where they were matched up with Liberty at home. The Panthers lost a hard fought game to a strong Patriots team 47-34 which ended their season. This was the first time that Prep did not participate in the state tournament since 2004. Finally, the Coed Swim team placed third in the Metro League championship meet behind Lakeside and Holy Names/ O’Dea. The boys then moved on to the Sea-King Districts at Mary Wayte Pool in Mercer Island where the Panthers finished in ninth place with 35 points. This qualified several swimmers for the state meet at the King County Aquatic Center where they were unable to place in the top ten.

31ST ANNUAL PREP ALUMNI BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT – MARCH 28 – 30 2014 Another great Alumni Basketball Tournament in the books! 16 teams battled it out over three days to win the coveted championship t-shirts. Basketball is only a small portion of the reason this tournament is considered by many to be the “best weekend of the year”. Thanks as always to our tournament chairs: Bill Sauvage ’86, Ted Plums ’92, Eric Hampton ’80, Connor Donnelly ’04 and Michael Savauge ’12.

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Congratulations to the winners of the three divisions: Team 1977: Jim Navone MRC ’77, Norm Huletz MRC ’77, Rich Tedrow MRC ’77, Joe Derrig MRC ’77, John Claeys ’78, Pete Hattrup ’86, Bob Wagner ’86. Team 1994: Christian Tinder ’94, Mark Tinder ’97, Arne Klubberud ’94, Ceejay Harris ’94, Gus London ’94, Michael Mullally ’94, Nick West ’94. Team 2007: Richard Maloney ’07, Kirk Piper ’07, Berit Dahl ’07, Nate Thramer ’07, Nigel Peter-Denman ’07, Nico Fearn ’07, Scott Moline ’07, Sam Bernoski ’07, Jack Lamb ’07, Victor Steinbrueck ’07.

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CLASS NOTES

Dan Lyons ’38 wrote us to say that he was in the Jesuit order from 1938 to 1975 and was laicized to be married in the church. In 1970, he was the Dean of Students at Gonzaga University and visits Prep every autumn. Leo Sheehan ’38 is happy and living in Bellevue. His wife Maxine passed away in September of 2012 but he is surrounding by their six wonderful children. He graduated from the University of Washington in 1942 and “always appreciated my education at Seattle Prep.”

Members of the Class of 1946, at their recent gathering at the Seattle Yacht Club.

resides in Seattle and on Whidbey Island with his wife, Mary Kay, and enjoys time with their six grown children and fifteen grandchildren. Steve Conklin ’64 was inducted into the Seattle University Fr. Francis Logan Athletic Hall of Fame this year. During his years at Seattle U, he played shortstop setting the school single season and career records for doubles. He taught and coached baseball at Prep

Dr. John R. Fitzgerald ’51 was awarded the first ever Seattle-King County Dental Foundation’s Donated Care Award, presented to the dentist who has made a significant impact in access to dental care through his donated services in our community. Dr. Fitzgerald volunteered at the PROVAIL Johnny Johnson Memorial Clinic since it opened in 1962. The clinic treats patients with developmental or physical disabilities. While treating patients in need, they also train the next generation of dental professionals. He

for eight years after a brief stint with the Kansas City Royals. John Greifendorff ’65 shares, “Forty-eight years have passed since I left Seattle Prep, but in every one of them I have remembered our motto Virtus in Arduis. Even after university degrees and professional life I still account The Prep as the most challenging academy I have ever attended.”

The class of ’67 held their annual after Christmas get-together. In attendance were George Marble ’67, Jerry Toner ’67, Kevin Miller ’67, Jim Guerci ’67, Mike Wilds ’67, George Mead ’67, Jeff Brain ’67, Mike Carney ’67, Paul Martin ’67, Tim Butler ’67, George Irwin ’67, Brian Losh ’67, Jim Martineau ’67, Jim Merrill ’67, and Christian (John) Garland ’67.

J. Bryce McWalter ’68 is working with Tom Cannon ’68 and Steve West ’68 on a St. Joe’s 50th reunion for their class. “This is a heads up for you Capitol Hill boys!” Ballan Campeau ’70 retired from Lam Research Corporation in 2012 after finishing an expatriate assignment in Villach, Austria. He now lives on Bainbridge Island with his wife Dina Campeau, rides his bicycle with the Geezers of Fury, coaches youth soccer and serves on the board of the Bainbridge Island Football Club. Anthony E. Hubbard ’78 is a partner with the Boston office of Mintz Levin, a law firm that he joined in 2000. In June of 2012, he was appointed by Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick to serve as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Massachusetts Pension Reserves Investment Management Board. He also serves a member of the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee of Boston Municipal Research Bureau.

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CLASS NOTES

Matt Smith ’71 is about to complete a feature film, My Last Year with the Nuns, about his 8th grade year at St. Joe’s in 1966-67, grappling with his Catholic education, racism and the joys and horrors that are male adolescence. It’s a monologue shot in several locations, including a Paper Shack, Volunteer Park and even a moment in front of Prep. Smith’s narrative gets an assist from historical photos, animation and music. It is being submitted to film festivals now. Matt has performed the show as a monologue on stage in Seattle, New York and London. The monologue was well-received, garnered extensive critical raves and had several successful multi-week runs at Seattle venues.

Joe Lombardi ’90 who has spent the last five seasons working with Drew Brees as the New Orleans Saints quarterbacks coach, was hired as the offensive coordinator with the Detroit Lions. Lombardi is the grandson of coaching legend Vince Lombardi. Upon his graduation from Prep in 1990, he played football for and graduated from the Air Force Academy and served two years. Marla and Winston Newton ’91 are proud new parents, to Hayden Patricia Newton, born July 1, 2013.

The Rev. Stacy Alan ’81 married John Poole on October 26 in a “guerrilla” ceremony in front of George Seurat’s famous painting, “A Sunday on La Grande Jatte” at the Art Institute of Chicago. The event was featured in an article in the Chicago Tribune. The paper describes how the under-the-radar ceremony unfolded. About 20 of the couple’s closest friends and family met outside the Michigan Avenue museum when it opened so they could get in, do the entire ceremony discreetly and distract as few patrons as possible. “It was about as perfect a wedding as I could have ever hoped for,” Alan said.

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Jesse Ottele ’92 was featured in the Puget Sound Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 issue. He is a Senior Vice President for CBRE Inc. Last year, his team generated about 30 percent of CBRE’s office leasing and sales revenue in the Puget Sound region. Ottele has been a topfive producer for three years running.

Addison Elizabeth Wyatt was born on February 20, 2013 to proud parents Cortney (Communale) ’97 and Stanford Wyatt ’97.

Courtney and Ira Gerlich ’98 welcomed Maxwell Gerlich on October 10, 2013.

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Kjerstin Ramsing ’00 married Christopher Bell in a wedding at the top of Schweitzer Mountain Resort, Idaho on March 9th, 2014. Her bridesmaids were Sarah Schwering ’00, Meghan Barnes ’00, and Sallie Krochalis ’00. Ryan and Noelle Heideman ’00 were married at Karma Vineyards in Chelan in October, surrounded by friends and family. Pictured here are Prep alums Sean Dwyer ’00, Katie (Pateneaude) Brand ’03, Susie Raney ’03, Cathleen Ito ’03, Jordana Foppiano ’00, Steve Deshazo ’00, Noelle (Anderson) Heideman ’03, Ryan Heideman ’00, Annemarie Scalzo ’00, Steve Banchero ’70, Britta Bede Banchero ’02, Stephan Banchero ’00, Katie Fitzmaurice ’03, Mary Hayes ’03, Lauren Castiglia ’03, Gina Banchero Uberuaga ’97, Christina Banchero Graham ’97, and Ashley Allen ’00.

Nick Walker ’01 is moving to Munich with Microsoft, where he has been working in finance for six years. He will become the Retail Controller once he arrives and is looking forward to travelling and continuing his hobbies of biking, hiking and skiing. From Freddy McLaughlin ’02 and Allyson Sprague ’03, “we got engaged at Machu Picchu in Peru and are getting married Nov. 15, 2014 at the Fairmont in downtown Seattle.” Blaire Wyatt ’02 married Connor Banks on December 29, 2012 in St. Helena, CA. Brittney Salvatore-Perkins ’02 and Breanna (Salvatore) Topal ’00 were bridesmaids.

Tara (Turnure) ’04 and Erik Lawler ’04 were married on Sept. 7th, 2013 at the Villa Academy Chapel by Fr. Paul Fitterer S.J., surrounded by many classmates and friends from Prep. The couple now lives in Marina Del Rey, California. Pictured here: Austin Baruffi ’04, Kevin Coleman ’04, Nick Carnovale ’04, Charlotte (Loveland) Pruitt ’92, Erik Lawler ’04, Nick Carter Gauen ’02, Adam Sangeorzan ’04, Brett Franceschina ’04, Jen Lawler ’02, Eileen (Cahill) Mangan ’04, Joan Quint ’04, Lizzy (Showman) Ellingson ’04, Jessie Anderson ’04, Tara (Turnure) Lawler ’04, Tracy Turnure ’04, Meredith Rockwell ’04, Fr. Paul Fitterer, SJ and Alex Aigner ’04.

Lizzy Showman ’04 has recently launched a business called Blueprint Registry. As the co-founder and Chief Creative Officer she created the entire interface and managed the start-up efforts in just eight months. Lizzy

holds a Masters in Design from the School of Visual Arts and is the Founder of her own design firm, Showman Design and was named the 2014 top 20 under 30 Designers from Print Magazine. Lizzy’s vision for Blueprint Registry was born out of her own personal experience planning her wedding and was designed to not only make the process of creating a wedding registry more convenient, but to ensure that a couples’ registry is a true reflection of their personal style and new life together. Caitlyn Travers ’04 attended Boston College and majored in Philosophy and Communications. Prior to graduating, she spent semesters abroad in Dublin, Ireland and Cape Town, South Africa. Caitlyn graduated in 2008 and moved to New York City to pursue a career in travel and hospitality. She writes, “My first job was in PR and marketing for The New York Palace Hotel. After two years at The New York Palace, I transitioned to a sales and marketing position at The Lowell Hotel on New York’s Upper East Side. At The Lowell I was responsible for all sales

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and marketing efforts in the United States, Canada, and Europe. I currently am the Regional Director of Sales for Acqualina Resort & Spa in Sunny Isles (Miami Beach), Florida while still living in New York City. John Bailey ’04 checks in with us with this update: “After graduating from college, I worked at NBC News for four years -- first as a researcher and later as a producer. While there, I covered the Beijing and Vancouver Olympics, then worked with Nightly News in New York, and most recently worked at the bureau in Washington DC. I covered, among other things, the 2012 Presidential Campaign, President Obama’s second inauguration, the Boston Marathon bombings, and Supreme Court terms that included decisions on immigration, health care, and same-sex marriage. I started at Duke Law School in September and I am almost finished with my first year. This summer I’ll be working at Hogan Lovells in Washington DC as a summer associate, right after traveling to Madison, Wisconsin to watch Seattle Prep’s mock trial team compete at nationals.” Leah Downey ’05 was a co-author of a recently published study titled, “Systems-Based Identification of Temporal Processing Pathways during Bone Cell Mechanotransduction”. The article was part of PLOS ONE, an open access peer-reviewed scientific journal published by the Public Library of Science since 2006.

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A number of recent grads helped raise money for Prep by helping out with SPREE! A big thank you to Brett Franceschina ’04, Josh Flajole ’05, Maureen Cahill ’08, Fayna Yahiaoui ’08, Nebiat Abraha ’08, Sarah Falcone ’08, Danielle Audino ’12 and Katie Shanahan ’12.

Julia Leaverton ’06 graduated from Gonzaga’s BSN program in December 2013. She writes, “Before attending nursing school I graduated with a degree in English from the University of Washington. While attending school there I began volunteering at the UW medical center. Witnessing the nurses’ caring and compassionate work caused me to begin considering a career in nursing. I wanted to work in a field where I would have the opportunity to serve others and have a skill that allowed me to do this in a very real way. I was also very influenced by my grandmother, Cecilia Horton, who was a navy nurse and volunteered at Swedish for many years. During nursing school, I was fortunate enough to receive an internship called the VALOR program at the VA Puget Sound and worked there with

a preceptor last summer. I will begin working at the VA Puget Sound in March on an acute surgical ward.”

blood relationship to a common ancestor and applies only if she first is accepted to Harvard. Congratulations!

Sam Vial ’07 is living in Palestine with his uncle John McKay ’74. According to his proud uncle, he is working as engineer and, when asked by his supervisor why he would leave the US to work in Palestine he answered, “I want to be part of something bigger than myself. I really admire what the Palestinian people are trying to do and this is a unique time in history.” He was hired on the spot.

Patrick Nyeko ’09 recently graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno where he played four years on the Basketball team. Having received his Bachelor’s degree in General Studies, he has returned to London to reconnect with his family and find a job. He hopes to play basketball professionally in Europe.

Mary Kathryn Downer ’08 has been accepted to the master’s program at the Harvard School of Public Health. She also is eligible for the Charles Downer Scholarship, a family scholarship requiring genealogical proof of her

One of our favorite photos on Facebook! Colin Fields ’09, Stephen Jones ’08, Gerald Grissette ’07, Sergio Max Talamoni ’07 and Calvin Hermann ’07

Olivia Magill ’12, during her sophomore year at University of Arizona made a huge impact as a member of the volleyball team. She played in 33 of the team’s 34 matches including 103 of the 118 sets on the season. Olivia led the team with 119 blocks which was ninth best in the Pac-12. She was named to the Arizona Desert Classic All-Tournament Team and to the Outrigger Hotels and Resorts Volleyball Challenge All-Tournament Team. Way to go Olivia!

IN MEMORIAM

George Carmody Canney ’34 died peacefully at the age of 96. George met his wife, Honey, when they were 16 and they married in 1939. George began his career at Sand Point Naval Air Station in Seattle; he also joined the Coast Guard Reserve during WWII, serving as shore patrol along the Seattle docks. After WWII, George and Honey transferred to the Naval Air Rework Facility in Alameda, California and retired in 1972, after 31 years of service. They moved to Bend in 1973. Never one to sit idly, George drove the school bus for the Bend district for seven years, transported skiers for the Silver Streak to Bachelor Company, and even drove actors around for two movie companies filming in Bend. George was a volunteer driver for Meals-on-Wheels as well. George was an active member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church; he repaired pews, refinished doors, painted up a storm, sang in the choir, and served as a hospitality minister and a Eucharistic minister at mass. George was a volunteer at St. Charles Regional Medical Center for 31 years, devoting over 6,000 hours to visiting patients and supporting hospital staff. George was preceded in death by his younger brother Norm Canney ’37. He leaves his wife of 73 years, Honey, three children, thirteen grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. John E. “Jack” Drummey ’45 died peacefully in October. He was born in Seattle in 1927 and upon graduating from Prep he went on to the University

of Santa Clara, and followed with a Master’s Degree from Seattle University. Jack pursued a career as a funeral director with Bonney-Watson, following in the footsteps of his father and uncles. Later, Jack spent a number of years as a substance abuse counselor before starting an Asian import business and designer showroom with his wife Patricia. He is survived by his four children and six grandchildren. Neil A. Tarte ’46, of Roche Harbor, passed away in February 2014. His love of life, family and friends was boundless. Neil’s love of yachting started at an early age, taking a boat across Lake Washington from his home on Yarrow Point to the Madison Dock to attend Seattle Prep, and later Seattle University, where he met his late wife of 56 years, Margaret Spane. At 16, Neil started driving for his father’s business, Transport Storage. This was the beginning of his lifelong love of the automobile and of his passion for classic cars. He moved his family to Roche Harbor in 1956, together with his parents and siblings, following their purchase of Roche Harbor Lime and Cement Co. In those formative years of what is now known as Roche Harbor Resort. As general manager of the resort, Neil guided the building of the moorage docks, airport, roads, pool, condominiums, guest facilities, and with his brother, Dr. Larry Tarte ’41, the tennis courts. His real joy was being host to all who visited the resort. To Neil, the resort

and guests were extensions of his home and family. Neil is survived by his seven children and sixteen grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Larry Mahoney ’45 Larry was born in Buffalo, New York and his family moved to Seattle when he was a teenager. After finishing high school at Seattle Prep, he served in the army for two years and graduated from Seattle University in Civil Engineering. Larry worked at Boeing for most of his career. With the love of his life, Anna Mae Jackson, they moved to Wedgwood, becoming active members of Our Lady of the Lake Parish and raising their six children. His strong faith was exemplified through his kindness, honesty, compassion for the sick and needy. He enjoyed singing with the 89th Street Deacons and was a former Grand Knight with the Knights of Columbus. Larry is survived by his beloved wife, and their children including Jim ’74 and seventeen grandchildren. Arthur “Art” Flavian Croteau ’47 Art was born in Tacoma and moved as a young man to Seattle. After graduating from Prep he attended Seattle University. He spent 38 years working at the Boeing Company as an Industrial Engineer. After retirement, Art found solace spending time with his family. He was truly a kind, gentle soul and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his three children, eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Joseph Delaney Holmes, Jr. ’48 Joe excelled as a student athlete. Following graduation from Seattle Prep, he joined the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity while at the University of Washington and received his undergraduate and law degrees there. After serving in the U.S. Air Force, Joe started his career as an attorney for the Internal Revenue Service in San Francisco. Returning to his home town, he enjoyed a long career practicing tax and real estate law at the Seattle firm of Karr Tuttle Campbell, where he was a partner until retiring in 1997. Joe cherished his lifelong friendships and enjoyed hobbies such as reading, sports, investing and art. Joe is survived by his five children and his many grandchildren including Sarah Newhall ’14 and Molly HolmesJacobs ’15. Daniel Boone Small, II ’45 passed away in November in Brea, California. According to the 1945 ECHO, Daniel entered from St. Anne’s and was a class officer, member of the Sodality Club and a varsity athlete playing football and basketball. He was vice president of the student body his senior year. Fr. J. Alfred Carroll, SJ ’46 died September 11 at the Regis Jesuit residence in Spokane. Priest, teacher, administrator, friend, tireless advocate; Al wore these hats and many more in a life that reached well beyond the Pacific Northwest. One of three siblings, John Alfred Carroll entered the Jesuit Novitiate at Sheridan in 1946 and was ordained a priest

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on July 31, 1959, in Frankfurt, Germany. Following ordination, Fr. Carroll taught at Seattle Prep and Bellarmine Prep. At both schools, he coached outstanding speech teams. In 1972, Fr. Carroll began a long career at Gonzaga University, ably assisting students, faculty and administration through the Dean’s Office in the College of Arts and Sciences. With the fall of Saigon in 1975, Fr. Carroll saw a special need to assist refugees from Vietnam and began a program to help them. The plight of the Amerasians became a major concern to him; he responded by helping hundreds of these young people come to the U.S. and successfully lobbied Congress to pass the Amerasian Homecoming Act of 1982. For his tireless advocacy, Fr. Carroll was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Laws by Gonzaga University in 1987. Fr. Carroll was preceded in death by his brother, Fr. Emmett Carroll, SJ ’49, who died in July 2013. John Robert Nelson ’51 passed away peacefully in March. Upon graduation from Prep, he attended Seattle University where he met his wife, Barbara. They were married 57 years. Commissioned at graduation, he spent 32 years in active and reserve Army. John’s many adventures included four teenage summers on the 97 foot schooner Gracie S. He loved hunting with his Chessies, giving marksmanship training to 4-H and competitive shooting. 1985 saw a return to a love of auto racing and 22 years of going to the Indy 500.

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He restored a 1955 Champ car and enjoyed running it with Golden Wheels. Michael Robert Thompson ’53, of Bradenton, Florida passed away in October. Mike was born in Minot, North Dakota and moved to Seattle when he was a child, where he attended Holy Family School. After Prep, Mike attended Seattle University. He also had master’s degrees from the University of Oklahoma and University of Alabama. Mike joined the U.S. Army upon graduating from Seattle University. As an Airborne Ranger, he served in Vietnam, where he received the Bronze Star and Air Medal. He retired after 20 years of service as a Lt. Colonel and moved to Bradenton, Florida. Mike was an avid golfer and an engaging storyteller, and will be missed by all who loved him. Louis Thomas Cozzetti ’57 was born in Tacoma and moved to Capitol Hill when he was very young. He attended St. Joseph’s, Seattle Prep and Seattle University. Louis was a great basketball star at all three schools. After graduating, he began a successful automobile selling and leasing business. He was an avid golfer. Louis spent his most recent years residing in Scottsdale. Louis had just taken a job coaching 8th grade basketball and was very excited about the upcoming season. He is survived by his two sons and two brothers including Anthony ’54. He leaves behind many friends. He was loved by all who knew him, and will be greatly missed.

Arthur William David Wicks ’62, professor, poet and author died at the age of 69 in November. He attended St. Joseph’s School and upon graduating from Prep, he attended the University of Washington and Oxford, where he developed a love for travel that he shared with his children and students at Olympic College. As a teacher he was passionate for language, film, music and culture. William Francis Hennessey Jr. ’71 died of a brain tumor at home in Port Angeles in August. He shared with all his intellect, compassion, curiosity, wit and artistic creativity. Bill grew up on Capitol Hill, attended Prep and graduated from the University of Washington in the School of Forestry and St. Louis University School of Medicine. He worked for the US Forest Service as a soils scientist/ naturalist before practicing as a family physician for 25 years. He is survived by his wife, Katherine Hennessey, and their three children, his siblings and his forty-one nieces and nephews. Michael Thomas Magnano ’94 died peacefully in his sleep in December. Michael attended Our Lady of Fatima grade school and graduated from Seattle University. While in college, Michael worked at Prudential Securities and upon graduation he worked in sales in the tech industry. At the time of his death he was developing mobile “apps” involving Seattle sports teams. Michael was a loyal

fan of the Mariners, Sonics and Seahawks. He was a consummate sports authority who wrote letters to Seattle newspaper editors on many subjects. One of his very first business ventures was as a Seattle Times paper boy in his neighborhood. This was followed by the purchase of 500 Ken Griffey, Jr. rookie cards in 1989 using his father’s credit card. He repaid the debt with profits from subsequent sales of the cards. He is survived by his parents, Marco ’60 and Sheila Magnano, his brother Marco III ’92, brother Matthew and much extended family, cousins, nieces and nephews. To all of his nieces and nephews he was known as “Uncle Michael” or “Uncle Mickey”. Michael was a light to all who knew him. He had a generous heart and an engaging personality. Michael loved music and is now enjoying the company of Michael Jackson, Johnny Cash and Frank Sinatra in heaven.

Friends of Prep Frank Ahern began his coaching career at Seattle Prep in 1948 as an assistant basketball coach while completing his studies at Seattle University. Frank was fixated on the fundamentals of sports. Before it became a staple of coaching, he videotaped his athletes and children — all six played sports — to critique their form. Frank used the same technique and focus for his teams, becoming the first Seattle Prep coach to win a league basketball title. He won

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his first state championship — in cross country — in 1958 at Franklin High. At Asa Mercer Junior High, Ahern’s basketball team won 68 consecutive games. Ahern, a graduate of O’Dea High, played basketball at Washington State and Seattle U. He coached basketball, track and field and cross country, making stops at Seattle Prep, Franklin, Asa Mercer, Cleveland, Seattle Central Community College, O’Dea,

Highline Community College and Garfield. He’s in both the state track and field and cross country coaches’ halls of fame, as well as the Seattle Prep Athletic Hall of Fame.

Sacred Heart Parish and had a strong faith. Paul measured his success not in material possession but rather his many strong relationships with family, friends and co-workers.

Paul V. Cooney, Jr., father of Mike Cooney ’73 and Larry Cooney ’74. His passions included travel, education, sports and good Italian food. He was a member of

David Losh, brother of Brian Losh ’67. Dave grew up in the Blue Ridge Community of Seattle, attending Christ the King and Blanchet High School.

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Don’t miss the fun! Join your former classmates for a weekend of celebration and renewal of old friendships. All alumni are welcome to attend while we honor this year’s special guests: alumni from graduation years ending in “4” and “9”.

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Everyone who graduated from Prep in 1964 or earlier is considered a “Golden Panther.” Join us on July 20 for the Golden Panther Mass Brunch for 50+ year classes. We will have a special induction of the newest Golden Panthers, the class of ’64.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Friday, July 18th Alumni & Friends Social 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. on campus. Class photos, campus tours and complimentary appetizers and beverages.

Sunday, July 20th Alumni Mass & Breakfast and Golden Panther Brunch 10:30 a.m. Mass in the Fr. Thomas Healy, SJ Chapel followed by continental breakfast in the PACCAR Commons for everyone. A special brunch will be offered for our Golden Panthers.

Individual Class Gatherings Classes of 1954, 1964, 1974, 1989, 1994 and 2004 have reunion planning underway. Check the latest updates on our website: www.seaprep.org/reunionclasses. Contact Clare Hausmann in the Alumni Office with any questions: (206) 577-2149 or chausmann@seaprep.org.

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REFLECTION St. Ignatius teaches us that praying the Examen allows us to find a sacred space each day, no matter where we are. In preparation for Easter, Seattle Prep has added praying the examen each day as a community as a way to deepen our collective experience of Lent. For a guided Examen, visit www.sacredspace.ie.

Ignatian Examen What am I grateful for today? When have I felt comforted, uplifted by God’s presence? When have I felt separated from God, actions and thoughts for which I am sorry? Should I seek forgiveness from anyone – including God – for failing to be the person God is calling me to be? Finally, I ask for the grace I need, especially the desire to see more clearly God’s presence in my life. ~Amen

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