The Raider - Winter 2012

TheRaider 2012

A PUBLICATION FOR ALUMNI, STUDENTS, PARENTS & FRIENDS OF REGIS JESUIT

WINTER ISSUE

If you build it, they will come..

Constructing the foundations of a Jesuit school

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: • •

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2011-12 Financial Report Launching the FOUNDATIONS FOR EXCELLENCE Campaign The Girls Division Celebrates Ten Years Maintaining Our Ignatian Identity

Table of Contents 2 ON THE COVER

Top to Bottom: Renderings and/or construction photos of the new Performing Arts Center and Student Commons, the Boys Division, the Girls Division and the “Pink Palace” on the Regis U campus

SCHOOL NEWS

Message from the President....................................................................................3 FOUNDATIONS FOR EXCELLENCE Campaign Kicks Off.......................................4 Building Our Ignatian Identity...................................................................................6 Success of First RJ Day for Others..........................................................................8 Fall Sports Wrap Up...................................................................................................9 The Fall Classic 2012 Tees Up Another Win.........................................................10

2011-12 FINANCIAL REPORT

Message from John Sheridan ’76..........................................................................11 Members of the Board of Trustees and Council of Regents.............................12 Financial Overview ..................................................................................................12 Giving Report.............................................................................................................13

THE ALUMNI RAIDER

Building Regis Jesuit: Alumni in Construction.....................................................15 An Alumni Perspective on the New Building.......................................................17 The Girls Division Celebrates Ten Years...............................................................18 Class Notes................................................................................................................20 What It Means to Be a Raider................................................................................22

COMMUNITY NEWS

Faculty Notes.............................................................................................................23 Where Are They Now: Nancy Cowdin..................................................................24 Raider Journeys........................................................................................................25 In Memoriam.............................................................................................................27 Upcoming Events.....................................................................................Back Cover The Raider and Alumni Raider are published by Regis Jesuit High School twice a year [summer and winter]. Your comments, opinions, inquiries about the magazine, Regis Jesuit High School, its programs or community members including alumni are welcome to communications@regisjesuit.com. Story ideas and submissions are welcome as well.

Regis Jesuit High School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

President: Rev. Philip G. Steele, SJ ’66 Principals: Alan Carruthers – Boys Division Gretchen M. Kessler – Girls Division Chief Financial Officer: Carol Mendlik Vice President of Operations: Rick Sullivan Vice President of Advancement: John Jackson Director of Communications: Charisse Broderick King Contributors: Julie Alcorn Kinda Alquatli ’13 Jim Broderick King ’87 Mary Dailey Ann Dawkins Kathy Geraci Sheila Gustafson Jeff Howard ’88 John Jackson Jon Kraus Carol Mendlik Paul Miller ’04 John Moore ’81 Kathleen Morton Debbie O’Dwyer Kimberly Reynders John Sheridan ’76 Colin St. John ’01 Phil Steele, SJ ’66 Kim Wagman Design: TaCito Design, Inc. Printing: Unique Litho, Inc.

Mission Statement

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Regis Jesuit High School, a Catholic educational community, affirms the uniqueness and dignity of individuals, inspires the pursuit of excellence, fosters faith and a commitment to service and justice, and strives to develop a connection to the world community.

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Message from the President

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As I prepare a homily for a student liturgy, I like to know what kids are thinking so that my words might better connect with them. So at a recent lunch meeting with a few boys from the pastoral committee to plan an upcoming Freshman-Sophomore liturgy, I asked, “Here we are almost halfway through the first semester. How are things going for you?” One of the freshman boys responded immediately, “I haven’t had this much fun at school since kindergarten!”

Nothing he might have said could have made me feel better than I did at that moment.

It got me thinking about the place of fun in the mission of Regis Jesuit High School.

Having fun is not one of the pillars of the Grad at Grad—but maybe it should be.

If high school is not fun, something is wrong. Parents instinctively know this; they take great satisfaction when they see their children truly having fun. The best teachers know how to make learning fun (I didn’t say “easy”). Coaches who mix the right formula of discipline and fun tend to have the largest (and best) teams. Invariably our students returning from retreats and service experiences describe those times as “fun.” Last summer we saw the impact of Missy Franklin’s philosophy of fun on the entire U.S. Olympic swim team. Indeed, genuine fun is one of the most important antidotes to the demons of loneliness, depression and self-doubt that stalk our kids and threaten to make life way more burdensome than it should be.

I often hear words of appreciation from alumni for the skills that guaranteed their success in college and beyond. I hear words of gratitude for the “Jesuit values” that have given shape to their lives and guided their career choices. But when they get together, alumni don’t tend to talk much about such lofty subjects. Rather they spend hours telling the same old ridiculous stories, laughing about the fun times they had with their friends—very often the same best friends they have today.

Years ago I developed a response to those who asked me how I did in Las Vegas: “You can’t put a price on fun.”

I wish that were true. I wish fun weren’t so expensive! I wish that we could be tuition-free, as St. Ignatius mandated for the very first Jesuit schools; or that we were fully endowed, as is our namesake Regis High School in New York; or that one of the many people who have told me they have us in mind when they win the lottery would find the right combination of numbers.

But until lightning strikes, we commit ourselves as a community to provide—and to be—the resources needed by our children as they learn the kind of fun that is life-affirming, edifying, inclusive and loving. This means faculty and staff spending countless hours helping kids “get it.” It means scores of parents volunteering endless hours to help the cafeterias, nurses’ offices, teams and clubs function so well with such modest resources—and others volunteering to meet with their fellow parents to solicit the support so essential to our operation. It means Trustees and Board Committee members freely dedicating their precious time and expertise to the health and growth of the school—led with extraordinary generosity for the past four years by Mike Reidy ’72 and now with equal passion and love by John Sheridan ’76.

Thank you to each member of this community for your marvelous and necessary gifts of time, talent and treasure.

The best gift I can wish in return is that we all continue to have fun as we work together to build the future of Regis Jesuit High School.

Gratefully,

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FOUNDATIONS FOR EXCELLENCE

Goes Public

Capital Campaign to raise $20 million for endowment and new building

On September 12, 2012, Regis Jesuit High School announced the public launch of the FOUNDATIONS FOR EXCELLENCE campaign at a celebratory event held at the school. The event, entitled “An Evening of Excellence,” featured entertainment by the Boys Division Advanced Jazz Ensemble and Girls Division Canta Belles, along with remarks by students, faculty, President Fr. Phil Steele, SJ ’66, and Board Chair John Sheridan ’76. Approximately 100 Regis Jesuit parents, alumni, board members and other friends gathered to learn more about the campaign and celebrate its success so far. Although Regis Jesuit only recently announced the FOUNDATIONS FOR EXCELLENCE campaign to our wider community, the public launch was a culmination of several years of planning and preparation.

More than five years ago, the Board of Trustees and Management Team of Regis Jesuit began conversations about the future needs of the school and the next capital campaign.

The school’s previous campaign, Tradition Touching Tomorrow, had concluded with the construction of the new Boys Division building and renovation of the existing building for use by the Girls Division. With the co-divisional model securely in place, the question became, “What’s next for Regis Jesuit?” In April 2008, the school conducted a survey of several key community members and three issues rose to the top. First, Regis Jesuit has a growing need for financial aid. This year alone, we will provide $2.5 million in tuition assistance to about 350 students, and that number continues to rise each year. Second, the school’s truly dedicated faculty

Architectural rendering of the Performing Arts Center & Student Commons, slated for completion in January 2014

FOUNDATIONS FOR E XCE L L E NCE 2007 – Board of Trustees approves long-term plan and identifies need for a capital campaign

Timeline

Spring 2010 – Regis Jesuit contracts with Steier Group; feasibility study shows support for a $20 million capital campaign

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Fall 2010 – Silent Phase of campaign begins

Fall 2011 – Campaign receives first $1 million pledge

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For more information on FOUNDATIONS FOR EXCELLENCE, please visit www.regisjesuit.com/FFE or call the Advancement Office at 303.269.8140.

Guests gather at the public launch of the campaign on September 12

and staff earn significantly less than teachers in other schools, forcing many to make tough decisions of whether to stay at Regis Jesuit or teach elsewhere. And third, Regis Jesuit has extremely talented faculty and students in the area of performing arts who perform in seriously deficient spaces, and the campus lacks a central gathering space and auditorium for students, parents, alumni and the wider community.

Armed with this information, Regis Jesuit contracted with the Steier Group, a Catholic fundraising consulting firm based in Omaha, in the fall of 2009 to help define and gather support for these three priorities. Based on a feasibility study conducted the following spring, the Steier Group confirmed that our community was in favor of a major capital campaign to support: • Increasing the school’s endowment for tuition assistance to ensure the long-term viability and affordability of Regis Jesuit High School for a diverse spectrum of families; • Increasing the endowment for faculty compensation to ensure that our talented pool of teachers and staff members is paid justly for the work to which they have dedicated their lives; • Constructing a Performing Arts Center and Student Commons building in the center of campus to provide space for Regis Jesuit’s flourishing performing arts programs and provide much needed space for college counseling, student communications and community meetings and gatherings.

The Steier Group recommended a goal of raising $20 million over five years, and in June 2010 the Board of Trustees voted to move forward with the silent phase of the campaign. Over the next two years, Regis Jesuit and the Steier Group – with the assistance of countless hours of volunteer help – worked to secure more than $14.5 million in gifts and pledges from

September 2012 – Campaign goes public with $14.5 million raised

approximately 250 donors, setting the stage to launch the public phase with over 70% of the goal already met.

The need for the FOUNDATIONS FOR EXCELLENCE campaign is clear. With the construction of the new Performing Arts Center and Student Commons and adding $7 million to the endowment for faculty compensation and tuition assistance, we can maintain and improve the tradition of excellence that began with our founding in 1877. Over the next months, Regis Jesuit will be asking for support from every member of the community to help us reach our $20 million goal and make each of these priorities a reality.

June 2013 – Conclusion of campaign solicitation phase ($20 million goal)

2014 February 2012 – Campaign surpasses $10 million in gifts and pledges

March 2013 – Projected date of ground-breaking for new building

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Building Upon Our Strong Ignatian Foundations B y J i m B roderic k Kin g ’ 8 7 The Seal of the Society of Jesus

At Regis Jesuit we direct much of our focus on building for the future, both literally and figuratively. Our current campaign, FOUNDATIONS FOR EXCELLENCE, has called us to consider carefully how we build that future, not only with new facilities, but also with renewed focus on building resources for our students and faculty. While we bolster and build upon the strength of our current foundations, we must also focus on sustaining the firm and centuries-old base of Ignatian spirituality within our thriving school community.

While we continue the tradition of morning and afternoon prayer as a community each school day, in recent years we have also incorporated the traditional Ignatian prayer of the “Examen.”

In the middle of a busy school day, it offers an opportunity to take five minutes to reflect quietly on the spiritual movements of the day, enter into conversation with God and offer gratitude. More and more teachers have paired this concept of selfreflection with our established hallmark of critical thinking to encourage our students to apply genuine discernment in their lives, whether reflecting on performance on a test, relationships with friends or in making college decisions.

To build this contemplative and discerning attitude in RJ students, there must be some accompanying and intentional effort in supporting our teachers’ own spiritual growth as well. Beyond sharing dedicated mornings and entire days of prayer together as an adult community, many Regis Jesuit employees are called to explore Ignatian spirituality on a deeper level. With the financial and spiritual investment of the school’s Jesuit community, many have sought to foster their spiritual growth through multi-day retreats such as the “Jesuit Colleagues” eight-day summer retreat sponsored by the Missouri Province of Jesuits this past summer. Our newest Ignatian educators attend the annual Province retreat, and some of the staff have attended the Ignatian Spirituality Conference in St. Louis. Several RJ staff members have also undertaken The Spiritual Exercises in their full form, both on 30 day silent retreats, as well as through the more common extended version of The Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life.

The crucifix as seen at this year’s Mass of the Holy Spirit

The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola have animated Jesuit apostolates for nearly five centuries.

Poignantly, the first meditation from this prayer guide is titled “The First Principle and Foundation” and certainly sets the groundwork for the entirety of Ignatian spirituality. The Spiritual Exercises are likewise a basis for much of what we build on at Regis Jesuit High School. Of course, most in our community would point to the theology courses and student retreats as central to this Ignatian framework, but we offer more than those opportunities, and are developing new ones to support this outcome.

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With our students, staff and even parents and alumni engaged in this spiritual adventure, it is helpful for us as a community to do our own “institutional Examen,” of sorts – to take stock of the school’s many graces, to offer God gratitude for those blessings and to seek new opportunities for our growth in the Ignatian tradition. This year, the Regis Jesuit community will engage in our first formal process of self-reflection in this vein as we coordinate with the Provincial and his staff in the Missouri Province office to examine formally our Ignatian identity and our sponsorship with the Province. There will certainly be opportunities for the wider RJ community to participate in this “Sponsorship Review” in the coming year, so watch for that invitation. This appraisal will be an intentional way for us to look deeply at our identity as a Jesuit apostolate, to celebrate all that we have done as a Jesuit work and ways we have grown in our Ignatian character, and to

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St. Ignatius and the First Companions continue to inspire the RJ community today

identify the ways we can strengthen the foundation and build further upon our mission as a Jesuit school.

It is certain that with both the physical changes to our campus in the coming years and in building great spiritual structures, we will continue to reveal a vibrant school community committed to God’s greater glory!

In addition to being an alumnus, Jim Broderick King has taught Latin at Regis Jesuit since 1995. For the last five years, he has also served as the school’s Ignatian Identity Coordinator, ensuring that the school maintains a strong connection to its Jesuit history and mission.

Fr. James Martin, SJ to Visit Regis Jesuit We are pleased to announce a great opportunity for next fall. In collaboration with Regis University, we will be bringing Fr. James Martin, SJ, to Denver in September of 2013! Fr. Martin will visit Regis Jesuit on Wednesday, September 18, 2013. He will be at Regis University the following day. Details of the schedule are still pending, but he will certainly be doing a presentation here for the wider RJ community on the 18th. If you are not familiar with Fr. Martin, you may know one of his many books (The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything and Between Heaven and Mirth), his writing in America Magazine or one of his many appearances on Comedy Central’s Colbert Report as the “official chaplain of the Colbert Nation.” Fr. Martin also recently appeared with Stephen Colbert and Cardinal Timothy Dolan at an event on humor and faith held at New York’s Fordham University.

Get updates on this event at www.regisjesuit.com/JamesMartin.

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8 See photos from the first RJ Day for Others at www.regisjesuit. com/DFOPhotos.

Hundreds Serve

One Community for First-Ever RJ Day for Others When the forecast called for sun and mid-70s for Saturday, September 8, 2012, organizers of the inaugural RJ Day for Others breathed a sigh of relief. After all, nearly 600 members of the greater Regis Jesuit community were heading out that day to serve as a community, many at outdoor locations. Designed to bring the multiple facets of the school community together in the shared experience of prayer and service to the people of God in the Denver area, RJ Day for Others was the brainchild of the school’s Service Directors, Ignatian Identity Coordinator and Director of Alumni Relations, who modeled it after similar days of service many Jesuit universities sponsor.

Turnout for the first-year far exceeded organizers’ imaginings.

“When the core team first started talking about doing something like this, we decided that we would count it a success if we had 50 to 100 people participate this year,” said Kristen Kraus, who serves as the Girls Division Service Director. In fact, the first Day for Others is the largest service event Regis Jesuit has ever implemented in the school’s history. Assisted by a group of about 25 dedicated staff, parent and student volunteers, the team was energized by the overwhelming desire of the community to participate. Ignatian Identity Coordinator, Jim Broderick King ’87, declared, “The hunger to embrace that part of our educational mission that instills a deep commitment to justice is clear in the response to Day for Others by our community.”

Beginning with a commissioning service held at Regis Jesuit in the morning, the volunteers then spent the majority of the day at nearly 50 service sites around the Metro area. About 200 reconvened at the school in the late afternoon for Mass and sharing of their service experiences before partaking in a community meal.

Serving together proved to be an impactful experience for many beyond the work being done. One mother, who accompanied her sons to the Denver Rescue Mission, wrote: “I must thank to you for providing my boys and me with this wonderful service opportunity. [We] had the great fortune to prepare food, literally serve those who are less fortunate than us, and clean up after the meal. My sons understood that the food they served was left-over stock from various grocery stores; nevertheless, the gratitude of those who ate at the Denver Rescue Mission was palpable.

“Opportunities such as this remind my family of the many blessings that have been bestowed upon us. I hope as my sons

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The Day for Others Core Team (L-R) Colin St. John ’01, Nick Fagnant ’02, Kristen Kraus and Jim Broderick King ’87

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grow they will continue the tradition of acting as men for others and continue to pursue opportunities to be leaders in the service for others.”

Another group, made up of faculty and staff members who helped organize supplies for The Rise School, described their experience this way: “When we first saw the task ahead of us, I think [we all] felt overwhelmed, but we dug in, working side-by-side. By the time we left, the room was organized and looked great. We all have a few sore muscles from lifting and stretching and cleaning, but the feeling we left with certainly outweighed any sore muscles. It was great to help our fellow educators.”

The sites were equally pleased with the outcome, with many emailing or calling before the day was out to communicate their thanks for “the fantastic groups of volunteers.” The volunteer coordinator at Rowan Community, an elder care facility, wrote, “The group that we had was wonderful, and the residents were enchanted with everyone, but the children especially. Please thank all concerned from all of us here, and we hope to see them back again.”

All signs point to that being a good probability after the success of this first event. Organizers are more energized than ever about making Day for Others an annual experience at Regis Jesuit. “We want this to become another of the great traditions at the school,” said Boys Division Service Director and core team member, Nick Fagnant ’02. Colin St. John ’01, another core team member and Director of Alumni Relations, added, “I know there will come a day when alums tell stories about their experience at Day for Others in the same way they reminisce fondly about retreats, or football games or favorite teachers.”

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Girls D ivision

Boys Division

Cross Country The girls had a very successful campaign. Led by Madalyn Somer ’14, the team overcame key injuries and qualified for state, finishing 18th overall.

Cross Country Led by Frank Morton ’13, the Raiders finished seventh at regionals. Both he and Sean Morton ’13 qualified for state as individuals. Look for John O’Hagan ’15 to lead the Raiders back among the state’s elite in the coming seasons.

Field Hockey In the program’s third varsity season, the Raiders put themselves on the state’s radar. Led by Faye Hubregsen ’13, the Raiders advanced to the state playoffs where they fell to topseeded Colorado Academy in a tight 3-0 match. Look for Jenny Biernat ’14 and Caroline Law ’14 to lead a talented Raiders squad deep into the playoffs next season Softball Experience is what the Raiders will take away from this season.

Lauren Caldwell ’14, who posted a .472 batting average, will look to lead a talented young squad to the playoffs next season.

Rugby After finishing with a 4-3 regular season record, the Raiders made a deep playoff run, finishing in third place in the state Division 1 field. The Raiders were led by the outstanding play of Hannah Burgan ’13 and Brigid Sleevi ’14, both of whom were selected as Rugby Colorado High School Girls All-State players. The Raiders played tough and with class which earned the team the Sportsmanship Award and Coach Joe Lagan the honor of being named Coach of the Year.

Volleyball It was a rebuilding year for the Raiders whose third place team from last season graduated nine seniors. Santaisha Sturges ’15 led the team with an impressive 197 kills. The Raiders made a late season push but were ousted in the state regionals.

Football The Raiders both overcame inexperience and injuries, turning what could have been a forgetful season into a memorable one.

Antonio Broadus ’13 led a tough defensive core that kept the Raiders competitive in every game. After a first round upset over Gateway, the Raiders were ousted by Valor Christian in the second round of the state playoffs. The future is bright for the Raiders behind quarterback Matt Houghtaling ’15 and running back Chukwima Obinnah ’15.

Golf Three-peat! Head Coach Craig Rogers has built a dynasty at Regis Jesuit as the Raiders coasted to their third straight state championship. Transfer Spencer Painton ’14 finished second overall as Chris Korte ’14 and Cole Cunningham ’13 tied for sixth. It was Cunningham’s third top-six showing in his three trips to state. Jack Kelley ’14 finished 17th overall. With three returning golfers, the Raiders like their chances again next season.

Soccer Winning six of their last eight games, the Raiders entered postseason play sizzling; however, a snowy first round affair against Rangeview cooled their steam. Senior defender and team captain Trey Ahern ’13, along with classmates Christian Naes ’13 and Adam Manilla ’13, showed remarkable leadership that will prove successful in the coming years as the Raiders started a number of underclassmen.

Tennis The Raiders finished sixth in the final team standings at the 5A state tennis tournament. No. 4 doubles team of Noah Warren ’14 and Joe Robertson ’15 claimed third place and Chanon Penvari ’16 finished fourth, giving Head Coach Laura Jones’ team a total of 17 points over the three days of the tournament, and lifting them three positions higher than in 2011.

John Gaudio ’72

Courtney Oakes, The Aurora Sentinel

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Teeing Up Another Win

Oktoberfest at the Fall Classic 8th Annual

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TOURNAMENT

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Kevin McNicholas (L) and his crew enjoy their day on the links

The Fall Classic 2012 was another great success with net proceeds topping $170,000 to benefit the Regis Jesuit High School Scholarship Program! It was a glorious day at Sanctuary as 30 foursomes took to the course to the strains of the accordion for a day of fun and fundraising. Parents, alumni and other friends were among the 120 golfers participating in the eighth year of the event presented by RE/MAX LLC. The title sponsor for the fifth consecutive year was K-M Concessions/The T. Kevin McNicholas Foundation, and Kevin was there to rally his troops for the festivities. Hole-in-One and Gold Sponsors, Mike McDonald and Lee Payne brought out a bevy of beautiful automobiles, but luck was not on anyone’s side to win a car this year.

With the final foursome in, it was Mike Kennedy ’92 with Charlie Kay ’07, Brian Fagan ’00 and Victor Wind who claimed first place.

The longest drive in the women’s division was made by Mari Ann Martin, with Curtis Frank earning the honor in the men’s. Thanks to Jim Benemann, our fabulous emcee, the outstanding staff at Sanctuary and our amazing Regis Jesuit students and volunteers for a great event. Special thanks to all the players and sponsors whose generosity supports our tuition assistance program. PROST!

THE FALL CLASSIC benefitting REGIS JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL

at Sanctuary

PRESENTED BY RE/MAX, LLC

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Mark your calendars for the

9th Annual Fall Classic: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at Sanctuary!

M e s s a g e f r o m th e

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Dear Friends:

As your new Chair of the Board of Trustees, I am honored to serve and privileged to share this year’s update on what we’ve accomplished together for this very special place. As an alumnus of the class of 1976 (yes, the “old” campus), I look in amazement at how far our school has come since I attended.

Indeed, in 136 years, our success has never been greater.

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Several years ago, you asked us to meet three priorities as part of a capital campaign now known as FOUNDATIONS FOR EXCELLENCE. I am pleased to report that the campaign has pledges and gifts of nearly $15 million toward the goal of $20 million thanks to your support. At least $7 million of the monies raised will be earmarked to meet the first two priorities identified: increasing our endowment for both tuition assistance and faculty compensation. Already, we have achieved significant progress toward parity with salaries offered by neighboring public school districts, and our overall endowment fund has bounced back from the lows of the recession so that we can continue to offer tuition support to families who could not otherwise afford a Regis Jesuit experience.

The third priority was to expand our facilities, and we look to break ground on a new building in the spring.

What was once two ‘temporary’ buildings on a rabbit-infested hill will become the new gateway to our campus as a multi-functional Student Commons and Performing Arts Center. It will be the first truly allschool building, built both to respect and further our co-divisional structure, and strengthen our overall community.

We should all be proud of these accomplishments; they demonstrate the fantastic improvements we can make when we work together. But beyond bank accounts, salaries and bricks and mortar, we must remember what created this community in the first place and what keeps us together today—the Ignatian tradition at work.

While money and improved facilities can provide the environment where our school and students can flourish, the people of Regis Jesuit are its foundation.

With that in mind, I want to give a heart-felt thank-you to my predecessor, Mike Reidy ’72, whose four years as Chair and countless years of service can never be measured, but will forever be remembered. I also want to acknowledge retiring Trustees, who likewise cannot be thanked enough: Greg Armstrong, who helped with numerous construction projects; Tom Robinson ’64, alum and former teacher, who has given so much of his life to the school; and Fr. Michael Sheeran, SJ, former president at Regis University, whose influence and involvement has helped make Regis Jesuit what it is today. These people reflect the faith, passion and genuine humility at work throughout the Raider community.

God bless our students, alumni, faculty and staff!

John F. Sheridan ’76 Chairman

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People serving people in the spirit of community—that’s the reason Regis Jesuit has accomplished so much as an institution. By working together with and for each other, we will always succeed.

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Today’s students come to Regis Jesuit as children with the opportunity to grow up within this utterly unique place that has been steeped in Jesuit values for well over a century. They learn from us as we live our faith, sticking together with love and respect in times both of triumph and challenge. With our guidance, they leave four years later as adults, taking with them a host of accomplishments, unforgettable memories and life-long friends, but also an Ignatian sense of humility. Having learned to collaborate and engage, to respect human life and dignity, to confront injustice, they take these lessons courageously and confidently to serve in all corners of the globe.

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statement of activities Regis Jesuit High School

2011-2012 REVENUES

2012-13 Board of Trustees Mr. Sean T. Q. Agniel Mr. Bert R. Bondi Mrs. Julie J. Bunsness Mr. Stacey A. Campbell Rev. Elbert V. Chilson Mrs. Molly Jenkins Cohen Mr. Fred J. Diss ’79 Rev. John P. Fitzgibbons, SJ Mr. John A. Harpole Rev. Jeffrey D. Harrison, SJ Mrs. Ellen L. Kiniry Mrs. Eileen McCallin Rev. Gerard E. Menard, SJ Mr. Caleb Meyer ’93 Mr. Daniel P. Murray, Sr. ’74 Mr. Michael L. Reidy ’72 Mr. John F. Sheridan ’76 Rev. Philip G. Steele, SJ ’66 Mrs. Mary L. Sullivan Mrs. Ana S. Titterington Mr. Philip F. Vottiero

2012-13 Council of Regents Mr. Gregory Armstrong Mr. Richard O. Campbell ’54 Dr. Kenneth J. Cavanaugh Mrs. Marion G. Curtis Mr. James M. Davis Mrs. Annabelle Deline Mr. Donald E. Gallegos ’51 Mr. Patrick F. Gartland ’65 Mr. Guy H. Gibbs ’47 Rev. Ralph D. Houlihan, SJ Mrs. Margaret M. Kelly Mr. Gerald J. Laber Rev. Louis J. McCabe, SJ ’58 Mr. Daniel J. McCallin ’67 Mr. Kevin McNicholas Dr. John E. Meyer Mrs. Margaret Nemechek Mrs. Cleo Parker Robinson Mr. Thomas E. Robinson ’64 Rev. Walter T. Sidney, SJ Mr. Francis A. Weber ’45 Rev. Leo F. Weber, SJ ’44 Mr. Walter S. Weckbaugh ’62 Mr. Michael A. Zoellner ’74

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Financial Overview

Current gifts & special events Tuition & fees Long-term gifts Auxiliary activities

6.4% 70.5% 18.2% 4.9%

2011-2012 EXPENSES Salaries & benefits Education & student services Maintenance & utilities Tuition assistance Planning & administration Depreciation Debt service expense Advancement

57.0% 14.0% 3.9% 10.2% 2.5% 6.2% 1.3% 4.9%

Regis Jesuit takes seriously its responsibility to earn and maintain the trust of our donors.

More than 85 percent of every dollar given to the school goes directly to our programs.

Unrestricted Funds for the Twelve Months Ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 REVENUES Tuition and fees

2012 2011 18,104,235

16,400,531

Auxiliary activities

1,257,213

1,173,792

Contributions and special events

2,722,402

2,301,592

Investment earnings and net (losses) gains

(238,865)

798,344

21,844,985

20,674,259

16,971,802

15,946,315

2,671,791

2,510,805

TOTAL REVENUES EXPENSES School instruction and operations Student clubs and auxiliary activities Management and general Fundraising, communications and web expenses TOTAL EXPENSES Decrease in unrestricted funds

921,988

890,521

1,447,102

1,419,716

22,012,683

20,767,357

(167,698)

(93,098)

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON RESTRICTED FUNDS Contributions: campaign (FFE) and other long-term purposes 4,459,084 Investment (losses) gains on restricted funds

4,523,596

(54,396)

769,734

Distributions

(481,688)

(379,855)

Net increase in restricted funds

3,923,000

4,913,475

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Giving Report

TOTAL CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED IN 2011-12: $4,865,219

2011-2012 CONTRIBUTIONS General Scholarship Fund $317,651 Special Events (net) $546,810 Unrestricted Annual $722,169 Capital Campaign* $3,278,589

7% 11% 15% 67%

*Includes one-time gifts and payments on pledges to FOUNDATIONS FOR EXCELLENCE during the 2011-12 fiscal year.

Thank you for your support!

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During our 2011-12 fiscal year, we received nearly $1.6 million from current parents, alumni, past parents, grandparents, foundations, corporations and other friends of the school toward our annual needs. Below are just a few of the things that support from our donors helped to make possible last year: • Providing $2.1 million in financial aid to 365 students, with an average award of nearly $6,000 per student • Hiring a new Security Specialist for the school • Increasing faculty and staff salaries to attract and retain quality teachers and administrators • Launching the RJ iPad Pilot Program (RJiP3) to stay current with today’s technology

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2011-2012

Giving Report

ALUMNI PARTICIPATION Total Participation by All Alumni: Total Giving by All Alumni:

6.9% $1,059,941.08

Giving by Decade 30s $250.00 40s

Top 5 Classes by Giving

$10,239.00

50s $118,453.00

Class of 1974

$383,804.00

60s $143,767.00

Class of 1976

$99,027.00

70s $562,672.00

Class of 1956

$81,285.00

Class of 1980

$70,582.00

Class of 1969

$55,466.00

80s

$164,394.71

90s

$52,685.50

00s

$7,479.87

Participation by Decade 30s 3.2%

Top 5 Classes by Participation

40s 12.0%

Class of 1961

30.0%

50s 14.0%

Class of 1945

21.1%

60s 11.1%

Class of 1957

19.4%

Class of 1956

16.5%

Class of 1953

15.8%

70s 8.0% 80s 6.3% 90s

8.2%

00s 3.2%

PARENT PARTICIPATION Total Participation by All Parents: Total Giving by All Parents:

43% $1,573,133

Congratulations to the Class of 2012 parents for having the highest giving total per class ($718,349) and to the Class of 2013 parents for having the highest participation per class at 46%!

EVENT OUTCOMES Regis Jesuit’s two fundraising events, The Fall Classic golf tournament and LARK Dinner-Auction, both exceeded their fundraising goals for the 2011-12 fiscal year.

Event The Fall Classic 2011 LARK 2012: Bella Italia Event Totals

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Goal $150,000 $325,000 $475,000

Result Over/Under $156,775 $6,775 $389,828 $64,828 $546,603 $71,603

104.5% of goal 119.9% of goal 115.1% of goal

Alumni Raider Building Regis Jesuit WINTER ISSUE

2012

Alumni in Construction

B y Colin St. J o h n ’ 0 1

Mike Zoellner ’74 from his senior yearbook and today

Rendering of Zoellner’s new RedPeak development currently being built at 18th and Pennsylvania in Denver

During the hottest months of 2000, I, along with other rising seniors at Regis Jesuit, took on the annual (and often dreaded) task of summer reading. But, this load was different; it was heavier. And one book added the most heft to my backpack: The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett.

Mrs. Julie Shipman had assigned the slice of historical fiction for her College Western Civilizations class. (It’s now called AP European History and the current teacher, Mr. Chris Walsweer, says he spares the lower backs of current students and doesn’t assign the 800-plus page work.) It is, at a basic core, the story of the building of a medieval cathedral. Words like “nave” and “transept” are bandied about and the book educates realities in a way that sometimes only fiction can. The Pillars of the Earth is, of course, about a lot of other things, but it feels more and more like a hallmark of my education—especially as of late.

As you’ve probably heard by now, Regis Jesuit is in the midst of a capital campaign and one of the three areas to be addressed is manifesting itself in a new Performing Arts and Student Commons building. It’s the next step in a line of buildings that have come to define RJ’s history. From a single-story house in Las Vegas, New Mexico, Regis Jesuit moved first to Morrison,

then the Pink Palace followed decades later by the “new” building on the Regis University campus; finally, southeast to Campbell Campus to what we now know as the Girls Division building, joined later by the Boys Division building. The journey has been anything but smooth: Each generation has lamented the loss of its cement identity. But, if there’s anything that binds us, it’s that progress and evolution—Regis Jesuit moving ever forward.

All the while, alums have been contributing to the construction and real estate fields with much success. Mike Zoellner ’74 has led in his field of real estate: As president and CEO of RedPeak Properties, Zoellner has overseen the acquisition, development and management of apartment properties throughout the Front Range—a portfolio that includes more than 2,200 spaces. Most recently, RedPeak announced the development of “One City Block,” which will offer four distinct apartment buildings in Uptown Denver. Zoellner has been in the real estate game since graduating from Creighton and, then, Creighton Law. He is the chairman of the Colorado Multi-Family Housing Alliance and sits on the Council of Regents at Regis Jesuit High School, where he has taken a generous lead in the FOUNDATIONS FOR EXCELLENCE Campaign. continued on page 16 The Alumni Raider

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The quad outside the Girls Division is named in honor of Paul Foster ’59

Nicole Haselden ’08 (third from left) at a building site

Paul Foster ’59 sees the movement of the construction profession as a complex affair. Foster operated his own architectural practice and worked for Denver Parks and Recreation for years. Now, he acts as an owner’s representative for Regis Jesuit, helping to choose architects and contractors for the new building. “Shaping the design is what I’ve tried to do,” Foster tells The Raider. He finds the utmost importance in “buildings that are more responsive to the needs of the user than the egos of the architects.”

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And it’s a constant stream of grads who are becoming interested in the multifarious niche. Nicole Haselden ’08 received her degree in real estate construction management from DU, and

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is in the process of getting her MBA there. She has plans to work in real estate development or commercial construction, following the footsteps of her father, whose company, Haselden Construction, was chosen as the general contractor for the new building on the RJ campus. The younger Haselden has worked on a jobsite with a general contractor and looks forward to taking her experiences to the next level. Looking back to Regis Jesuit, she says, “The classes and teachers challenged us to think outside the box on any topic, which helps in the industries I would like to go into.” In the development both of the physical structures of Regis Jesuit, as well the thousands of students who have graduated, this challenge seems to have encouraged proceeding outside of the box, onto the ground and into the sky.

An Alumni Perspective on the New Performing Arts Center & Student Commons John Moore ’81 was named one of the 12 most influential theater critics in the United States by American Theatre Magazine in 2011. At The Denver Post, he wrote more than 3,000 theater reviews, feature stories, columns and breaking news stories, winning numerous awards from Westword, the Society of Professional Journalists, Best of the West, Colorado Press Association, Society of Black Journalists, Denver Press Club, Colorado Theatre Guild and more. His online innovations, including an unprecedented website dedicated to Colorado high school theater, prompted The Chicago Tribune to suggest that The Denver Post’s multimedia theater coverage was the best in the nation.

What were the arts spaces like when you were at Regis Jesuit?

I remember as a boy going to watch my oldest brother Brian perform in the dumpy old gymnasium barn behind the Pink Palace. My first play was Inherit the Wind, which we did in the “new” chapel; no place to perform a play. We got bounced out of there when the drama teacher found a half a can of beer in the light booth. By then, the new main building had been built just north of the Pink Palace, but we were forced to perform in a lecture hall.

A few years ago, I learned that Regis Jesuit was renting out the cavernous old theater at Colorado Heights University. That’s where my mom performed theater in college, so I’m guessing it isn’t in all that great of shape now. And I couldn’t help but notice it’s a 17-mile drive each way. Drama kids are always being asked to sacrifice like that, and it kind of stinks: Can you imagine putting the Regis Jesuit football stadium in Wheat Ridge?

This is why I applaud the school’s commitment to building a 500-seat theater for drama and music. I think having a first-class facility will not only encourage students to participate in theater arts, but will expose greater student audiences to the thrill of live performance. Both bring essential, lifelong benefits.

How vital do you see arts as part of an education?

I strongly believe the performing arts should be a required part of the curriculum just as much as math, science and physical education. This is an old stat, but drama kids outscored other students on the 2005 SAT by an average of 65 points in verbal and 34 points in math. Studies show drama kids have better reading comprehension, better attendance records and generally stay more engaged in school than those who don’t.

Do you think your arts education at Regis Jesuit led to your career?

As the editor of The Raider Review, I learned how to edit other people’s work courteously and to develop my own writing style.

Performing in plays made every aspect of high school better.

While my parents were getting divorced, I buried myself in books (including, yes, my pocket New Testament), parties, the school newspaper and the drama program. I was looking for answers ... anywhere. Somehow I ended up being the valedictorian of my class, and for that I owe a great debt to Kim Smith, Julie Martin, Kathy Madden and the chance I was given to play Walter Hollander in a stupid Woody Allen comedy. Performing kept me sane; it kept me studying and laughing through many tears.

Is there any one play you would like to see Regis Jesuit students perform?

John Moore ’81

I have several dozen suggestions, though I’m guessing each one would probably get shot down.

I hope every high school kid gets the chance to perform in Spring Awakening, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, Next to Normal and The Book of Mormon. I taught theater for a couple years at Holy Family and Machebeuf, and I know that to really show kids the incredible, visceral joy of performing, you have to give them material they can relate to, and will mean something to them in their everyday lives. Schools should not be afraid to let students explore sexual or violent content. Drama kids are in it for the right reasons.

Let’s challenge them.

They can handle it.

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The Girls Division Turns Ten

Celebrating Regis Jesuit Education for Young Women Andrew Long ’00 & Co.

B y Paul Miller ’ 04 wit h re p orting by Kinda Alquatli ’ 1 3

Fast forward ten short years, 940 girls have been transformed into young Women with and for Others, receiving the same Regis Jesuit education that young men have received for 136 years. “I will forever be grateful to those who were willing to build the Girls Division ten years ago, because without them I would not be who I am today,” said alumna and current Alumni Council member Jessica Waller ’07.

Raider pride, GD style!

When asked why he would ever get involved with educating young women after a 125-year tradition of forming young men, former RJ President Wally Sidney said in the fall 2002 issue of The Alumni Raider, “The entire life of Ignatius was a pilgrim search for the magis, the ever greater glory of God, the ever fuller service of our neighbor, the more universal good, the more effective apostolic means. Jesuits are never content with the status quo, the known, the tried, the already existing. We are constantly driven to discover, redefine and reach out for the magis.”

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Much of the Girls Division success can be credited to Gretchen Kessler, who was appointed GD principal in 2003. Kessler was quoted back in the fall 2002 Alumni Raider, saying “This is a most-exciting prospect and one that will make a world of difference to young women in the Denver area.” When asked to reflect on her experience today, Kessler says, “These past ten years have been some of the most fulfilling ones that I have had in 34 years in Jesuit education. It has been an honor to be able to be part of establishing a unique experience of a Jesuit education in a single-gender environment for girls, while also being a part of what I call ‘the best of both worlds.’ We have all the advantages of a single-gender environment while also having the other Division right across the Green. Every year has been a trip ... an amazing one. I am so proud of our students and graduates and how they are becoming young women of faith, competence, conscience and compassion.”

Revisiting Latin class, magis is a word that means “more.” So, in putting Fr. Sidney’s words into lay terms, he felt Regis Jesuit High School could provide more for its community. Over the course of more than 470 years, Jesuits have continually sought to serve the Church in their respective time and place. Two years prior to the opening of the Girls Division (GD), members of Denver’s Catholic community requested an opportunity for young women to receive a Jesuit education. Per alumnus and current GD assistant principal, Jeff Howard ’88, Fr. Sidney and the Board of Trustees entered into a dialogue and discernment about whether or not RJHS could even entertain that request.

After two years of prayer, discussion and reflection, it was agreed that Regis Jesuit High School would do something that had never been done in the United States: open an all-girls Jesuit school.

There was a catch, however: Instead of establishing this school as an institution separate from the existing boys school, the Board and Fr. Sidney would create a unique, co-divisional Regis Jesuit with both a Boys Division and a Girls Division.

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A photo from the first GD Kairos retreat

The girls basketball program has been strong from its first days

Despite the immediate and continued success of the Girls Division, male alumni were uncertain, fearing the Regis Jesuit experience that they knew and loved had changed. “The school has definitely changed, but change can be a good thing and not something to shy away from,” said Waller. “It’s important to be open to growth while still retaining the vision and values that built this wonderful institution 136 years ago, which I believe have not changed. ”

When it opened in 2003, Regis Jesuit became the first and only co-divisional Jesuit high school in the world and remains the only one in the U.S. That first year found 50 sophomores and 125 freshmen attending classes and forging bonds in the school building of St. Catherine Greek Orthodox Church in Greenwood Village, while the former boys building was being renovated for them on the Campbell Campus. “The classes of 2006 and 2007 were very lucky to be a part of the establishment of the Girls Division,” said Alumni Council member Jill Dann ’06. “I think all of the girls in the first classes embraced the important traditions at Regis Jesuit and felt grateful to be a part of such a strong community.” Dann and her classmates laid the foundation for success, both establishing themselves as part of the community of Regis Jesuit while also differentiating the Girls Division with some traditions of their own. “When I graduated, I left Regis Jesuit feeling as though I had been a part of some very important years, and that many students, of both Divisions, would enjoy a community that would only grow stronger in the future.” Each year since Dann’s inaugural class, enrollment has increased, with the current freshman class having 199 students.

When asked about whether or not the Regis Jesuit brotherhood has fundamentally changed, Howard said he didn’t think so. “In fact, one could argue that the questions of identity for the institution that arose around the creation of the Girls Division actually sharpened the focus on what it meant to be a student at Regis Jesuit’s Boys Division.”

Howard is a “Raider Man” both officially and at his core, having spent more than 20 years at Regis Jesuit, first as a student and now teacher and administrator. Son of an alum from the class of 1959 and proud father to two current Raiders (BD14 and GD16), Howard has been one of the strongest advocates of the co-divisional model. “I, for one, believe the boys are better off for having girls on campus. It’s important to remember that way of proceeding at Regis Jesuit remains rooted in an all-male and all-female education.”

Kessler also agreed that while this co-divisional model has had its challenges, the advantages are overwhelming and amazing.

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GIRLS DIVISION

2003 2013 ANNIVERSARY

See more photos from the early years of the Girls Division at www.regisjesuit. com/GD10.

From Las Vegas to Morrison to North Denver to Aurora, Regis Jesuit High School has been a pioneer in the pursuit of magis. A little over a decade ago, the thought of an all girls Jesuit education in the state of Colorado was simply a fantasy. Regis Jesuit High School turned that fantasy into reality and the ten year anniversary of the Girls Division is yet another milestone in Regis Jesuit’s rich history.

KEY DATES IN GIRLS DIVISION HISTORY

Then RJ President Fr. Wally Sidney, SJ with new GD Principal Gretchen Kessler in 2003

Fall 1999

Fall 1999-Fall 2001 Fall 2001

December 2001 Winter 2002

Spring 2003

Fall 2003 Fall 2004 Spring 2006

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Regis Jesuit approached by interested families about the possibility of educating girls Regis Jesuit Board discernment about possibilities Decision made to open Girls Division in current Boys Division building and build new facility for boys Gretchen Kessler hired as first principal of the Girls Division Realization that new Boys Division building will not be complete in t time for a fall 2003 campus opening of the Girls Division St. Catherine’s Greek Orthodox elementary school building secured as temporary site of the Girls Division Regis Jesuit High School Girls Division opens with 174 students Regis Jesuit High School Girls Division moves to Campbell Campus First class of the Girls Division graduates at Johnson & Wales University where they also held Compass Day in 2003 Girls Division celebrates its tenth anniversary Anniversary Mass and celebration held for all alumni

Plans are underway for a celebration of the tenth anniversary of the Girls Division to take place in the summer of 2013.

If you are interested in getting involved, please contact the Alumni Office at 303.269.8138 or alumnioffice@regisjesuit.com.

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Class Notes 1940s

The Kirkland Museum recently highlighted the artistic career of William Francis Joseph ’44. Joseph was an exceptional sculptor and painter. During his lifetime, he received well over 60 commissions and was featured in more than 80 exhibitions.

In 1959, Joseph was invited to join the highly regarded 15 Colorado Artists, the first Colorado-based group championing modernistic art.

William Joseph’s ’44 Mary Magdalene, 1951

Jerome Simone ’62

Dan Lynch ’77 is an attorney with Lynch & Stern specializing in commercial law and litigations.

Class of 1978 – See which of your classmates has held onto their hair the longest at reunions the weekend of July 19-20, 2013.

Fr. Michael Pavlakovich, V.F. ’78 is celebrating his silver jubilee anniversary this year, marking 25 years in the priesthood.

1980s

Jerome Simone ’62 received the Special Recognition Award from the United Indian Health Services for his 36 years of service to the American Indian Community working toward improving their health and wellness. Among others, Simone is also the recipient of the Luna Wessell Leadership Award and a Life Time Achievement Award from the National Council of Indian Health Service Unit Directors. Simone is the founder and president of the Humboldt Bay Rowing Association.

Class of 1983 – Don’t miss out on your reunion year festivities, July 19-20, 2013 weekend.

Class of 1963 - Congratulations on your upcoming 50year reunion! Be sure to clear your calendar the weekend of July 19-20, 2013.

Class of 1968 - It’s been 45 years since you last walked the halls of the Pink Palace. Be sure to get in touch with your old classmates and reserve the weekend of July 19-20, 2013.

1970s

Henry Sobanet ’88 is the budget director for Gov. John Hickenlooper. Over the summer, he hit a hole-in-one at a golf tournament, winning a 2012 Ford Taurus.

Class of 1988 – Twenty-five years is a milestone! Be sure to celebrate with your old classmates on the weekend of July 19-20, 2013.

TJ Maxfield ’93 was recently named vice president of strategy and business development for Front Range Bank.

1990s Class of 1993 – Bring the ruckus to your 20-year reunion celebration, July 19-20, 2013 weekend.

Brian Elliott ’94 lives in Des Moines, Iowa with his wife Emily and son Harrison. He is currently co-owner and president of Brown Engineering Company.

Joe Nolan ’95 was recently named director of operations for North Carolina Speaker of the House, Thom Tillis.

Sports Illustrated named Brian Mullan ’97 one of the ten most underrated players in the MLS. Read more about it at www.regisjesuit.com/alumniinthenews.

Class of 1973 - It’s your 40-year reunion. The celebration will take place the weekend of July 19-20, 2013.

Michael Zoellner ’74, president and chief executive of Denver-based RedPeak Properties launched a $65 million, 302-unit apartment complex in Denver’s uptown neighborhood.

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Dan Lynch ’77

1960s

Brian McConaty ’67 serves as an attorney at law at Robinson Waters & O’Dorisio in Denver and was recently voted into the Top Ten Attorneys in Colorado by Super Lawyers.

McConaty also serves as president of the Colorado chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates. In March of 2011, he was inducted as a fellow into the American College of Trial Lawyers.

Brian McConaty ’67

Henry Sobanet ’88

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Brian Mullan ’97

Class Notes

Maggie (Marolda) Lackey ’07

Class of 1998 – Come celebrate your 15-year reunion on the weekend of July 19-20, 2013.

2000s Patrick Dolan Sawyer ’00 is in his ninth year of production at the Candlelight Dinner Playhouse. He holds a bachelor’s degree in musical theatre from the University of Northern Colorado. His favorite roles include Harold Hill in The Music Man and Julian Marsh in 42nd Street among others.

Fr. Michael Rapp ’01 was reassigned from his position as parochial vicar at St. Michael Parish in Craig to study at the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome.

Brett Murray ’04 graduated from NYU Law School and the Stern School of Business this past May. Brett has been hired

by Kirkland & Ellis International Law Firm in Manhattan.

After finishing a year as an Alum Service Corps volunteer at St. Louis University High, Michael Koenigs ’05 worked as one of the media directors for the Ned Lamont gubernatorial campaign in Connecticut. Koenigs is also a cofounder of the YouTube channel, Gadfly TV.

Nick Woodward ’01 founded Transcending Energy.

Stephanie DePrez ’07 is currently in her second year as choir director and member of the theology department at Xavier College Prep High School in Palm Desert, Calif. She graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 2011 with a bachelor of arts in music and film, television and theatre studies.

Brendan Sapien ’03 is employed at the law firm of Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith in Los Angeles. He is engaged to be married in July 2013 to Vanessa Cole.

Zach Fenoglio ’07 was selected and is starting for USA Rugby. Read more about Fenoglio at www.regisjesuit.com/ alumniinthenews.

First Lieutenant Brian N. Lander ’03, United States Marine Corps, has just returned from a seven-month deployment to Helmand Province, Afghanistan, with First Battalion, Seventh Marine Regiment, First Marine Division. Brian is a platoon commander with Animal Company, 1/7, stationed at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twenty-nine Palms, California. He attended The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, graduating in 2008 having majored in political science/international studies.

Maggie (Marolda) Lackey ’07 was married last April to Ashton Lackey in the Blessed Rupert Mayer Chapel at Regis Jesuit High School.

Ronny O’Dwyer ’01 received the prestigious Rev. Ron Windmueller, SJ, Ignatian Educator Award, also known as the Teacher of the Year award at DeSmet Jesuit High School.

Class of 2003 – A good showing from your class guarantees the reunion celebration will be a good time.

Mark your calendars for the weekend of July 19-20, 2013 for your ten-year reunion celebration.

After graduating from Xavier University in 2008, Tyler Borg ’04 moved back to Denver and attended Dental School at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine, where he graduated with a doctorate in Dental Surgery in May 2012.

On June 2, 2012, he married Jenna Aleece Nicholson, who is also a dentist, at St. Ignatius of Loyola Church in Denver. He now is in a periodontics residency program at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He and Jenna are hoping to move back to Denver to start their own practice after Tyler finishes his training.

CLASS OF 2007 - We’re celebrating your five-year reunion on December 22, 2012 at the Irish Snug.

See www.regisjesuit.com/2007reunion for more information.

Ruth Case ’08 will be participating in the Alliance for Catholic Education Program through Notre Dame for two years. In the summers of 2012 and 2013, she will receive training in South Bend. From August through May she will be teaching middle school math and science at St. Paul’s Catholic School in Jacksonville, Florida.

Katherine Misgen ’08 is currently serving as an Alum Service Corps volunteer at Regis Jesuit High School in the Boys Division science department.

Joe Strong ’08 moved to China over the summer to teach English.

Brittany Quinn ’08 spent the summer of 2011 in Shanghai, studying intensive Mandarin and Chinese business, language and culture at East China Normal University.

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Lauren Blumhardt ’11 and Dom Pera ’11

Class Notes

Katie Zeuli ’08 is working her dream job as a roadie for Invisible Children, which means she puts words into action, calling on young people to join her in the fight of their mission. Zeuli was introduced to Invisible Children while she was at Regis Jesuit and credits her alma mater for opening her eyes to the world around her and for instilling the confidence to make her dream a reality.

Marisa LaRouche ’12

Over the summer, a lively discussion was had at the annual Class Representative Luncheon. Over 20 alumni, grad years ranging from 2005-2012, gave their input on how to best stimulate interest, participation and fellowship among our young alumni. If you are interested in becoming a Class Rep, contact alumnioffice@regisjesuit.com.

This past summer, Lauren Blumhardt ’11 and Dom Pera ’11 spent seven weeks teaching English in the Sacred Valley of Peru. They lived with a host family and each taught at different secondary schools to children ages 11-18.

Marisa LaRouche ’12 used her Boettcher Scholarship to attend the Colorado School of Mines. She is the second Girls Division graduate in three years to be awarded this tremendous honor. Jena Fleiner ’10 was the other recipient. Zach Anderson ’09 also was a Boettcher Scholarship winner.

Class Representative Luncheon

What it means to be a Raider This article is written from the perspective of a North Denver guy that graduated from Regis High in 1969, when all the classes were in the Pink Palace. This article is precipitated by the death of my father, Glenn Churchill, Sr. To the amazement of my family, there were ten-plus members from my graduating class at my father’s funeral, a class which numbered a total of 105 students. There were several other classes represented as well. Of what importance is that number? It shows a brotherhood of a bunch of young guys from over 40 years ago that have gone through a lot of life changes, curves, deaths, etc. As a group, I feel we got a great foundation in education, sports, philosophy and intellectual curiosity from our years at Regis Jesuit.

Several of the attendees at my dad’s funeral had met him once or twice, but through our upbringing of respect taught by our parents and some good Jesuit training, there was an outpouring of friendship and caring. For the younger students and graduates, these words may not mean a lot at this great stage in your lives. As the years proceed, and your faith is tested mightily through death, illness or financial strife, just remember there is a safe haven in your friendships and beliefs established with fellow students and faculty.

Glenn Churchill, Jr. ’69

I went to Regis Jesuit during a great time, when we met a bunch of guys from South and East Denver; our time did create a lifelong fraternity, and I am very thankful I had the opportunity to go there.

We all find when we are confronted with death or tragedy that there are only a few doors to open for solace: the God door, the family and friends door. I would add the Regis Jesuit door. During my father’s slow demise over this long, hot summer, I frequently sent Fr. Steele emails asking for his prayers; his immediate response of prayer and encouragement was much appreciated. In addition, without my request, Fr. Steele had Fr. Sullivan come to the funeral Mass as a concelebrant.

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I miss Regis Jesuit High School since it vacated North Denver, but if we look back how many of our old neighborhoods are really the same as 40 years ago? Change is difficult, but didn’t we learn to roll with the punches from the Jesuits and lay instructors? Regis Jesuit has maintained a tradition and reputation that is second to none. The life lessons I learned there I utilize on a daily basis.

When your days are over at Regis Jesuit, never fully close that door because there will always be someone on the other side to give you a hand.

Glenn Churchill, Jr. ’69

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Faculty & Staff Notes

In this feature of The Raider, we list milestone occasions, awards or events for members of the faculty and staff.

Baby Boomlet Girls Division English teacher, Danielle (Dally) Brigman and husband, Harold, had their first child, Emily Caroline, on August 11, 2012, who arrived “with a full head of hair and the sweetest temperament” according to her mother.

Catherine Cole, Girls Division theology teacher and retreat coordinator, and husband, Pat ’99, welcomed their second son, August David, on August 23, 2012.

Emily Caroline Brigman

Born September 16, 2012, Ella Leela Sajit joined older sisters Mary and Teresa as the third child of Boys Division teachers, Heidi and Saj Kabadi.

Boys Division science teacher, Jake Herman and his wife, Erin, welcomed their second child, a girl named Tobi Moon, on October 10, 2012.

Alex Crane ’05, Girls Division theology teacher, and his wife, Ashley, welcomed their second son, Liam Roderick, on November 3, 2012.

August David Cole

Tied the Knot Boys Division theology teacher, Jason Beyer, married Zoe Frank on May 27, 2012.

Cameron Turner ’04, Girls Division English teacher, married Gwynne Middleton in a garden-themed wedding in June 2012.

Fellow Girls Division teacher and alum, Brian Davenport ’04, stood up as Mr. Turner’s best man.

Girls Division Latin teacher, Ryan Williamson, wed Julia Matthias on October 6, 2012 in Castle Pines. Patrick Kelleher, former Girls Division teacher, was Mr. Williamson’s best man.

Ella Leela Kabadi

Honors and Awards Recent retiree from the school for the second time, Harold Martin was chosen by Marisa LaRouche ’12 as the teacher she wished to be honored by the Boettcher Foundation as part of her Boettcher Scholarship Award. See a photo of Mr. Martin with Marisa, Ms. Kessler and Fr. Steele on the opposite page at the top.

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Ryan Williamson Wedding

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Where Are They Now? Nancy Cowdin

Upon the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the Girls Division, The Raider is checking in with a favorite former inhabitant of the northernmost Campbell Campus building.

Nancy Cowdin first taught Colorado Ecology and Integrated Science to gentlemen in 2004 before picking up stakes and waxing scientific on biology, neuropsychology and more with Raider women until 2007. That year, she made a move out East to enter a doctoral program in neuroscience at Georgetown University. Cowdin has completed her master’s degree and is now in the dissertation phase.

As she tells us, “My research is a study of post-traumatic stress disorder within a group of trauma-exposed, inner-city young African-Americans.” She goes on, “I am conducting spectral frequency analysis of all-night EEG recordings, looking for frequency-specific changes in neural activity related to memory processing during sleep in PTSD.” In her dwindling spare time—and in a very familiar circumstance—she teaches chemistry at an all-girls Catholic high school, Georgetown Visitation. And wouldn’t you know it? She’s teaching alongside another former Regis Jesuit faculty member, Lindsay Fitzpatrick.

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Even with all of her recent accomplishments, Cowdin says she still misses the Regis Jesuit community. “I was so happy to have a chance to visit with Ralph Taylor this summer when he came to D.C.,” Cowdin relates. “I miss all the lovely and talented Regis Jesuit girls and boys that I was privileged to know.” She ends her correspondence by encouraging former students to drop her a note on Facebook. Oh, and in case you were wondering, she adds: “I am still engaged—now for six years—and have yet to set the date. I definitely need a wedding planner.”

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Cowdin in the 2005 Girls Division yearbook

Raider Journeys

A recurring feature in The Raider, where we share photos from members of the globetrotting community of Regis Jesuit. Here are submissions since the last issue. In future issues, we want to keep filling this section, so get one of your countless RJ t-shirts out of the bottom drawer, grab your Raider red, pack your suitcases and start snapping!

JP Fasone ’13 and his family enjoy the beauty of Yellowstone during summer vacation

Conor McNamara ’14 sporting his RJ tennis shirt at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, China this past July John Newland’s ’04 Pete Champman ’98 Memorial Tournament shirt helped him reel in this big one on Chatfield Reservoir

On the campus of Duke University, Ian Shelton ’13 sports his Raider wear during a college tour

Members of the Arnese family, (L-R) Julia ’16, Dan and Emma, say ‘Aloha’ to Raider red while in Maui

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Girls Division Principal, Gretchen Kessler, and members of the Evans family during their Ignatian pilgrimage to Monserrat this summer

This September found Zachary Coury ’16 and his mother, Gail, in San Francisco for the Oracle Open World conference

RJ Raiders L-R Nick Haws ’96, Jordan Conner ’03, Neal Jones ’03 and Scott Alcorn ’99 at the most recent Broncos-Raiders showdown

Rob Peters ’76, Christian O’Dywer ’04 and David Blakeman ’01 enjoying summer in Chicago at one of the events for Raiders on the Road

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Cyrill Nigg’01 (L) and Jesse Meyer’01 know the alumni koozie is the way to go for all your beverage cooling needs Wrigley Field finds Nick Ginley ’07 sporting his RJ spirit To submit a photo for inclusion in Raider Journeys, send your picture(s) [resolution of 300 dpi or better–standard for most digital cameras and smart phones] to communications@regisjesuit.com.

Learn more about the kinds of photos we are looking for at www.regisjesuit.com/raiderjourneys.

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In Memoriam

The entire community of Regis Jesuit extends its sincere sympathy to the family and friends of loved ones who have died. The following are remembered in our prayers:

ALUMNI Listed in ascending order by year of graduation.

These alumni have passed away since the publication of the summer 2012 issue of The Raider.

FAMILY & FRIENDS Listed alphabetically by last name

George Bucher ’42

and aunt of Thomas Carleno ’81 and

Cornelius “Neal” Muldoon ’43

Joseph Von Feldt ’79

Thomas Fahey ’46 William Horst ’48, brother of Donald Horst ’50 Donald Lancaster ’53, brother of David Lancaster ’54 Capt. Michael N. Morton ’76, brother of Brian A. Morton ’77 Erik Taht ’84, brother of John Taht ’86

We have also been informed recently of the deaths of the following alumni who passed away in previous years.

William Switzer ’40 David Rampe ’42 Raymond Hartman ’45

Luis T. Abarca, father of Marco Abarca ’81 Ann Marie Carleno, wife of Harry Carleno ’45

Glenn Grant Churchill Sr., father of Glenn Churchill, Jr. ’69 Leticia Shepherd Cook, mother of Ed Stevenson ’74 James C. Harvey, Sr., father of Jerry ’67 and Jim ’74 Harvey and grandfather of James ’04, Joseph ’06 and Jacob ’14 Harvey Charley Martin, father of Kyle Martin ’85 Jeff Mattei, father of Carl Mattei (GD Basketball coach) and grandfather of Colton Mattei ’10 Sheila McNally-Nakamura, sister of Dan McNally ’60 Martha “Marti” Morales, mother of Leo Morales-Egizi ’98 Virginia Prose, mother of Mark ’68, Steven ’71, Gary ’73, Kent ’80 and Scott ’84 Prose Anne Ratterman, mother of Mark ’68, Timothy ’78, Dave ’79 and Ned ’82 Ratterman and grandmother of

Jack Doyle ’60

Jay Ratterman ’04 and Kristopher Boryla ’15

Fred Pettid ’60

Peggy Robertson, mother of Stephen Robertson ’79 and

Robert Hinton ’62 Toby Potter ’69 Eric Jamali ’06

grandmother of Amy ’12 and Joseph ’15 Robertson Margie Roth, mother of Shawn Roth ’93 and grandmother of Katharine Roth ’14 Aniko Smith, mother of Steven Smith ’10 Tony Zeman, father of Charles ’73 and Matthew ’81 Zeman and grandfather of Chase Zeman ’03

The names recorded in this section represent those made known to us between May 15, 2012 and October 24, 2012. Any passings after that date will be listed in the summer 2013 issue.

We make every effort to account accurately for the passing of any alumnus/a, student, faculty or staff member as well as that of any of their parents, spouses or siblings. If we are aware of other relationships the deceased had to members of our community, we do our best to list them as well. We also share news of the deaths of all members of our extended community on the In Memoriam page of our website (www.regisjesuit.com/inmemoriam).We sincerely regret any oversights or errors that may occur.

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Calendar Highlights 2012 Tuesday, December 4 Thursday, December 6 Friday, December 14 Saturday, December 22 Monday, December 24 Monday, December 24 – Monday, January 7 Monday, December 24 – Tuesday, January 1

Co-divisional Instrumental Concert Co-divisional Choral Concert Regis Jesuit vs. Mullen Boys and Girls Basketball Games at Metro State Red & White Christmas: Classes of 2007 5th Reunion at the Irish Snug Young Alumni Christmas Eve Mass at Our Lady of Loreto Christmas Break – NO CLASSES Christmas Break – OFFICES CLOSED

2013 Monday, January 7 – Friday, January 18 Monday, February 4 – Friday, February 15 Sunday, March 10 Tuesday, March 12 Friday, March 22 – Sunday, March 24 Wednesday, March 27 Thursday, March 28 – Friday, April 5 Friday, March 29 – Monday, April 1 Wednesday, April 10 Saturday, April 13 Wednesday, May 1 Thursday, May 9 Sunday, May 19 Monday, May 20 July TBA Third Weekend in July – details TBA

Boys Division Service Projects Girls Division Service Projects Ernie DeNapoli Memorial Concert New Raider Night – Class of 2017 RJHS Theatre presents Les Misérables Girls Division Canta Belles Easter Vigil Concert Spring Break – NO CLASSES Easter Break – OFFICES CLOSED Impressions Literary Magazine Release Party and Poetry Slam LARK 40th Anniversary at the National Western Complex Girls Division Spring Concert Boys Division Spring Concert Boys Division Graduation at Boettcher Concert Hall Girls Division Graduation at Boettcher Concert Hall The Rudy Memorial Golf Tournament Raiders Reunion 2013 Celebrating the classes of 1963, 1968, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998, 2003 and our Golden Grads of more than 50 years

For full details on upcoming alumni events at Regis Jesuit, visit www.regisjesuit.com/alumnievents.

For full details on school-related events, visit www.regisjesuit.com/calendar.

All events are held at the school unless otherwise noted.

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