The Raider - Summer 2015

TheRaider 2015

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

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SPECIAL INSERT FOUNDATIONS FOR EXCELLENCE Final Campaign Report ALSO IN THIS ISSUE • Farewell to Fr. Steele • Alumni in the Arts • 2014-15 Year in Review

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Outgoing President: Rev. Philip G. Steele, SJ ’66

An artistic rendering of our most well-known logo. This image was originally used as the cover for the award-winning student publication, Pulse.

Photo by Kate Anderson ’16 for RJ Media

Incoming President: Rev. Paul G. Sheridan, SJ

SCHOOL NEWS

Chief Financial Officer: Rhonda Morroni

Message from the President............................................................................ 3 Year of the Arts Photo Essay............................................................................. 4 Fait Accompli: The History of the Jesuits in the Arts Mural........................ 8 Time to Steele Away: A Farewell to Fr. Steele............................................. 10 Five Fun Facts about Fr. Sheridan.................................................................. 12 The 42nd Running of LARK Event Report...................................................... 13 The iPad Program’s First Year......................................................................... 14 2014-15 Year in Review..................................................................................... 16 Athletics and Activities Wrap Up................................................................... 18

FOUNDATIONS FOR EXCELLENCE FINAL CAMPAIGN REPORT Message from John Jackson......................................................................... 21 Campaign History and Recap......................................................................... 22 FOUNDATIONS FOR EXCELLENCE Donor List.........................................24-28

THE ALUMNI RAIDER Alumni in the Arts............................................................................................. 29 Class Notes........................................................................................................ 32 Raiders Reunion 2015....................................................................................... 34

COMMUNITY NEWS Faculty Notes..................................................................................................... 35 Where Are They Now: Ralph Taylor.............................................................. 36 Raider Journeys................................................................................................ 38 In Memoriam..................................................................................................... 39 Upcoming Events............................................................................. Back Cover

Mission Statement 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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Principals: Alan Carruthers – Boys Division

Gretchen M. Kessler – Girls Division

Vice President of Operations: Rick Sullivan Vice President of Advancement: John Jackson Director of Communications: Charisse J. Broderick King Contributors: Helen Bingham Adam Dawkins ’98 Sara Dougherty Traci Holinger John Jackson Paul Miller ’04 Courtney Oakes, The Aurora Sentinel Bethany PaulFinal 02.28.10 RJ Media Program Amanda Shepherd Paul Sheridan, SJ Phil Steele, SJ ’66 Ben Steyaert ’16 R.J. Tuchscherer ’01 Mary Zimmerman Design: TaCito Design, Inc. Printing: Unique Litho, Inc. Printed on environmentally-friendly paper using sustainable production methods.

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.

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As I write this, my time as President of Regis Jesuit High School is rapidly winding down. By the time you read this Fr. Paul Sheridan will be The Man. While he brings to the job considerable leadership gifts, extensive experience, amazing energy and a fresh eye, he does lack one advantage I had. As an alumnus and a two-time former teacher, I had inside knowledge of what a wonderful community Regis Jesuit is. You will have to teach that lesson to Fr. Paul; but he is a quick study, I am sure!

This issue of The Raider is heavy on the arts at RJHS. My brother Mark’s mural on the history of the Jesuits in the arts makes that history appear to be one long, glorious artistic flowering. Indeed, the beginnings were most promising. Jesuit architects and artists created churches of timeless beauty; Jesuit musicians filled them with glorious music. As school after school was established, drama and dance were employed to bring spiritual and moral lessons to life. Even in our dusty little ancestor of a school, Sacred Heart College in Las Vegas, New Mexico, music was a part of the curriculum from the beginning.

But when the Society of Jesus was restored in 1814 after a 40-year suppression, the mantra was “back to basics”—and that lasted far into the 20th century. There were no art classes when I was a student at “the old Regis.” Whatever music was available was the product not of curricular commitment but of the talent and interest of a random Jesuit scholastic—Ralph Renner in my time. Fr. Deeman managed to direct some amazing plays from his “Theatre 167”—and every drama director in the history of the school before 2014 contended with woefully inadequate facilities. As a young Jesuit seeking permission to go to art school, I was told by the priest in charge of my formation at the time, “Well, you know, we can only have so much dessert after the meal!”

Well, dessert isn’t such a bad thing, and I am proud of the fact that we are able to offer our students a “balanced meal.”

Finally all have their place at the table: academics, athletics, activities, the arts, spirituality, service—and, of course, just plain fun. While we will never be finished maintaining and improving the resources—physical and human—our students need to become Men and Women with and for Others, this is a good place to stop, take a deep breath, and simply say “Thank You” to God and to one another.

By listing every person and family who were a part of our FOUNDATIONS FOR EXCELLENCE Campaign, we express our profound gratitude—but those columns of names also help us visualize and comprehend the breadth and depth of the commitment of this community to our students and faculty. I wish I could have gotten to know every single person on that list; but I am overwhelmed enough as it is by the graces that have been poured out upon me these past nine years. I understand what John was feeling as he finished his Gospel: “There are also many other things that Jesus did, but if these were to be described individually, I do not think the whole world would contain the books that would be written.”

And so I leave you with my deepest gratitude and love. I cannot imagine a better assignment as a Jesuit. You have taught me so much. I leave Regis Jesuit to begin a new adventure at Spring Hill College with so many good feelings (even my sadness is “good”!) and with a very full heart. Thank you from the bottom of it!

In Christ,

Rev. Philip G. Steele, SJ ’66

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Year of the Arts 4 Finding art everywhere in our lives W IT H R E P O R T IN G B Y PA UL BROCK ’ 1 8 , RJ MEDIA

During the 2014-15 school year, Regis Jesuit celebrated the Year of the Arts, coordinated by Sean Powers, SJ and Tim Sauer ’06. Driven by student ideas, the Year of the Arts featured special events and activities designed to celebrate the creative spirit in each of us, including advisement activities, special concerts, performances and exhibitions throughout the year. “It [was] about seeing art everywhere in our lives, similar to how Jesuits see God everywhere,” said John Brock ’15.

More than two dozen events figured into this special celebration, which was made possible by the generosity of a Regis Jesuit benefactor.

Enjoy this photo essay featuring images from some of the events.

See more photos, along with video coverage of the Year of the Arts at www.regisjesuit.com/YOA.

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1. Exploring the intricacies of ceramics 2. Make up for Twelfth Night was serious business 3. Megan Jones ‘15 as Viola in Twelfth Night 4. Tweaking sound for a performance 5. Show poster for Koa concert which featured former Raiders Chase Bader (2007-10) and Conor Kelly ‘11 6. Reporters for RJTV getting ready to broadcast

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7. Student performances near McNicholas Green at lunch happened several times throughout the year 8. Pencil art up close 9. Finding the art in gaming on the big screen

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3 1. Show Poster for The Power of the Dream designed by GD art teacher, Jennifer Meyerrose 2. The crucifixion scene in the powerful staging of Jesus Christ Superstar 3. Mr. Pantoja ‘01, Mrs. Lynch and Fr. Steele, SJ ‘66 showing their moves with Cleo Parker Robinson on Diversity Day

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4. & 5. Show posters for Jesus Christ Superstar and Twelfth Night both designed by Jorge Paredes ‘18 6. The Helfrich Duo (Jack ‘18 and Emi ‘15) perform before the Koa concert

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7. RJ students and dancers from Cleo Parker Robinson Dance perform an energetic number in The Radiance 8. The String Orchestra performs during Open House

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9. The poster for Alive Inside, a documentary about the connection between music and memory screened at the school 10. The final scene in the spring production of Twelfth Night

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The Steele Center Mural W IT H R E P O R T IN G B Y M A S ON SCHEER ’ 1 5

It took eight months and hundreds of hours of labor, but the mural on the second floor of The Steele Center (formerly the Performing Arts Center & Student Commons – read more about that on page 10) is complete and wondrous to behold. Fr. Phil Steele, SJ ’66 commissioned his brother, Mark, to create the piece, which depicts the history of the Jesuits in the arts.

The mural, which measures nine feet in height and is more than 40 feet long, posed more than a challenge just because of its size. It is also hung on the convex curve of the back wall of The Z Theatre. But it was a challenge that Mark Steele, a trained painter and sculptor who works in Cambridge, Mass., was excited to tackle. In fact, he added

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a second curve to the vertical dimension of the piece as well. “I was really happy it was curved. If it would have been flat, there wouldn’t have been that element of drama that I could weave into the painting,” Steele said.

The mural features all areas of the world where the Jesuits have been missioned, starting with St. Ignatius’ Spain and ending with the United States and Regis Jesuit High School. Steele constructed and painted the piece in sections in his studio, completing seven panels at a time.

The finished mural is 27 panels total and features nearly 90 historic people and structures, including more than three dozen that literally leap out of the mural as 3D sculptures.

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Steele adding final touches to the dome of the Gesu at the mural’s center

The piece is also backlit around the frame and in the dome of the Gesu, the mother church of the Society of Jesus in Rome, at its center.

A brochure with detailed information about the mural is available for those who come to see it. Visitors can also use their mobile devices with an app called Blippar to learn more about many of the individual figures and buildings and its construction. Recent graduate Mason Scheer ’15 produced several videos about the mural for RJ Media over the course of the last year. To watch these and learn more about the mural, visit www.regisjesuit.com/SteeleMural.

But the better option is to take a day and come see it for yourself. It will be worth the trip.

Use a code reader with your phone or tablet to watch videos about the mural and its creation.

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Time to Steele Away

Fr. Steele Bids Farewell to Regis Jesuit B Y C H A R IS S E J . B R O D E R ICK KIN G, DIRECTOR OF COMMUN ICATION S W IT H R E P O R T IN G B Y M ADDIE MERRITT ’ 1 6 AN D N OAH SAKR ’ 1 6 , RJ MEDIA

“Gentle” is the word people use most often when asked to describe Fr. Steele. “Artistic,” “friendly,” “visionary” and “caring” are also frequently heard. That is why when he announced last June that the 2014-15 school year would be his last, the community of Regis Jesuit uttered a collective gasp of shock and sadness. No one was quite ready for our kind pastor to be moving on. Though there is no set timeframe for presidencies at Jesuit high schools, most currently last around a decade, so with his nine years, Fr. Steele is on track to be moving on despite any wishes or pleas for him to stay.

Seemingly out of character as a serious senior in the 1966 yearbook

Uncommon in his quiet and reflective approach to leadership, Fr. Steele brought a vision to Regis Jesuit grounded in nearly 50 years of experience with the school when he returned to his alma mater as President in 2006. Artistic both in natural inclination and by training paired with a superior intellect, he sees situations in new ways that others often don’t and brought that imagination to his work as President.

A Look to the Past Philip Garrigan Steele was born in February 1948, the eldest of the seven children of Philip J. and Marguerite Steele. He grew up in northeast Denver, attending St. James Parish School for primary school, followed by what was then known as Regis for high school. In high school, he was a standout student, earning an honors diploma and participating in National Forensic League (what is more commonly known as Speech & Debate) and Sodality (spirituality and service) all four years— a good foundation for the homilies and spiritual development that would soon follow.

Inspired by teacher Michael Sheeran, SJ, who later became President of Regis University and now serves as President for the Association of Jesuit Colleges & Universities, Steele entered the Society of Jesus soon after graduating. He also hoped to pursue a strong desire to become an artist. His father made his living initially as a commercial artist before opening what is now the Rocky Mountain College of Art

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and Design, so the younger Steele’s predisposition was inherent. While pursuing studies to become a Jesuit, he also earned a degree in art from the Tyler School of Art at Temple University. Additionally he holds degrees from Saint Louis University and The Jesuit School of Theology in Berkeley, California.

Ordained in 1980, Fr. Steele spent the first 15 years of his career as an art teacher and pastoral director, working at St. Louis University High School and Regis Jesuit High School. In the mid-90s while serving as Pastoral Director at Regis Jesuit, he instituted the Kairos Retreat—the first of the big impacts he would have on the school.

Following his time as RJ’s Pastoral Director, he served for seven years as the Jesuit Provincial’s assistant in St. Louis.

Then he spent one year as Pastoral Director of Rockhurst High School in Kansas City before returning to his hometown to assume the role as President of Regis Jesuit.

President Present Fast forward to this past February. Guy Gibbs ’47 Gymnasium was packed for Fr. Steele’s last time presiding at an all-school Mass. Just days after suffering a minor heart attack, the long-time Regis Jesuit leader offered a moving message to the student body. “In being shown the fragility of my life, I was also shown the preciousness of it,” he said in his Ash Wednesday homily.

Steele says he wants to be remembered as “somebody who held the community together.” Someone who was “able to express who we are when we are at our best.” Laughing, Steele adds, “Mainly, I’d like to be remembered as a good priest.”

His priestly gifts were ever-evident, especially in his homilies. His humanity and humor shone in rare form in the homily he offered to the packed gym at his Farewell Mass & Reception on May 3. He related what he calls his “best story”—that of an ill-fated an ill-fated bus trip from Des Moines to Denver back when he was a young Jesuit in which he ended up finding “his peeps” in more ways than one— once again reminding us that holiness is found in each of us.

Presiding at the Mass of the Holy Spirit, his favorite of the all-school liturgies

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Fr. Jeff Harrison, SJ, Superior of the Jesuit Community at RJ, who has known Fr. Steele for about 40 years says of his Jesuit brother and friend, “Fr. Steele is an excellent chef, so we can always count on him for over-the-top special meals.

I’ll miss that about him.”

Fr. Steele’s focus has diverged from the more traditional subject areas focused on in Ignatian education. “As an artist he has a different style and a unique way of looking at things,” Fr. Harrison said, which is what he brought to the campus when he returned as President. During his tenure, Fr. Steele oversaw the installation of three major art pieces on campus. The Climbers of Regis Jesuit sculpture by Bill Starke has graced the wall of the sophomore and senior hallway of the Boys Division since 2009. Matt Dehaemer’s colorful mural Regis Jesuit: Our History and Heritage has been enlivening Boys Tradition Hall since the spring of 2010. Most recently, he oversaw the completion of the massive and compelling History of the Jesuits in the Arts mural by Mark Steele (his brother) on the second floor of the PAC. [Read more about the mural on page 8.]

The Performing Arts Center & Student Commons remains Fr. Steele’s favorite place on campus—the place where the co-divisional model at its best is clearly evident. “There is no way to think of Fr. Steele without seeing the PAC,” Fr. Harrison says, “That will be his monument to Regis Jesuit.”

Fr. Steele reflects, “One of the most memorable days for me was the ribbon cutting of the new building. When the ribbon was cut, I remember all the students flowing like water into the building. It seemed so natural and they were so excited. Theatre kids were crying. It was really cool.” So it is fitting that the Board of Trustees has chosen to rename the building the Steele Center in his honor.

Getting his rock star on at Mom Prom! Fr. Steele readily showed his fun spirit, especially for the students

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Fr. Steele Bids Farewell continued from page 11

See more photos of Fr. Steele and watch videos in tribute to him and of the Farewell Mass at www.regisjesuit.com/FarewellFather.

Forward to the Future Fr. Steele’s time as President ended officially environments with the Fr. Steele Hopeon June 20 with the meeting and transition Challenge Scholarship established at LARK. of the Board of Trustees. He will be on His greatest gift will remain the strong campus until the end of July helping Fr. foundation he helped to lay over the last nine Fr. Steele’s warm smile and kind Paul Sheridan, SJ transition into the job years—one on which to build a bright future words will be remembered and before spending a short sabbatical serving as missed Photo credit RJ Media for Regis Jesuit. chaplain on European cruises and enjoying some “neon therapy” in Las Vegas. He will then head to Though it might not be as often as he or we would like, Fr. Spring Hill College, a small Jesuit school in Mobile, Ala., Steele plans on visiting as frequently as he can. “I’ll be back where he will serve as Superior of the Jesuit Community and for big events,” he says. “One of the projects I had hoped to help with campus ministry. have completed before I left was the statue of John Francis Regis in front of the PAC.” He plans on returning for the He knows he is leaving Regis Jesuit in good hands with Fr. statue’s dedication, which is slated to happen before the end Sheridan taking the reins. “It’s a good sign that at Bellarmine of the year. But it won’t be the physical elements that call they’re mad at us for taking their President,” Fr. Steele him home. As he wrote in his Man of Steele blog, what will says, laughing. Beyond leaving what is now his namesake compel him to come back will be the “community in which building, he also leaves behind an endowed scholarship every individual feels accepted and at home…Regis Jesuit is for promising students coming from challenging home my home.” And he will always be welcome.

Five Fun Facts About Our New President Fr. Paul Sheridan, SJ

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Fr. Sheridan enjoying his first LARK

We will feature a full write up on Fr. Sheridan’s background and hopes for his presidency at Regis Jesuit in the Winter 2015 issue of The Raider.

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A Kentucky Derby Experience Down the stretch they come…

LARK 2015 Chairs Vicky & Mike Winterscheidt sporting their Derby duds

Pre-race On Saturday, April 25 the Plaza at The Denver Mart hosted The 42nd Running of LARK: A Kentucky Derby Experience. Courtesy of handymen Rod Card ‘61 and current parent Thomas Swisher, this year’s nearly 800 guests were welcomed to an event faithful to the feel of Churchill Downs. Guests dressed in seersucker suits and oversized hats enjoyed mint juleps as they made their way into the venue. The decorations duo of Patricia Wambsganss and Terri Fangman outdid themselves yet again, transforming The Denver Mart into a full Derby Experience.

And they’re off…

Out of the gates, the Silent Auction kicked off the night with a bang. Guests munched on Derby-inspired fare prepared by Kevin and Mary McNicholas’ Continental “Divine” Catering while galloping throughout the venue bidding on an amazing variety of items and opportunities before sitting down to an even more sumptuous dinner.

CBS Channel 4’s intrepid Jim Benemann once again emceed the evening’s program. Together with returning auctioneer Gary Corbett, they led the crowd through the Live Auction with good humor and, more importantly, success! Bidding was lively for familiar favorites like the feasts at the Jesuit Residence and new items like the 2015 Harley-Davidson donated by John & Angela Schmidt.

The evening was further highlighted by the incredible show of support for President Rev. Philip G. Steele, SJ ’66, who enjoyed his ninth and final LARK as President. Fr. Steele’s wish to leave a legacy for future generations of Raiders was fulfilled through this year’s special appeal. The crowd went wild raising a record-shattering $465,000 for the Fr. Steele Hope-Challenge Scholarship, which will specifically support the tuition expenses of students who are accepted at Regis Jesuit from Boys Hope Girls Hope, The Challenge Foundation or similar programs. What a wonderful tribute to Father and his legacy.

Into the winner’s circle Under the incredible leadership of event chairs Mike & Vicky Winterscheidt, who worked side-by-side with Director of Events Helen Bingham, the Steering Committee and scores of volunteers, this year’s event raised a record-breaking $960,000 to support tuition assistance and offset operational expenses. Thank you to all who supported Regis Jesuit at The 42nd Running of LARK: A Kentucky Derby Experience.

LARK 2015 BY THE NUMBERS 800 total attendees 75 Regis Jesuit faculty/staff and their guests in attendance The LARK Autumn Raffle raised a record of more than $100,000.

A record-shattering $465,000 was raised during the Paddle Raiser for the Fr. Steele Hope-Challenge Scholarship.

Our previous record was $200,950.

More than $900,000 was raised in total!

Our previous high was $633,000.

See photos showing the great hats and spirit of this year’s LARK at www.regisjesuit. com/LARKPics.

Look for the full fiscal report on LARK 2015 in the Annual Report this fall. Save the date for LARK 2016 to be held on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at The Denver Mart!

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The iPad Program

The First Year in Retrospect W IT H R E P O R T IN G B Y C O NN OR CHASE ’ 1 7 , RJ MEDIA

After a three-year preparation period—one for research and two for piloting—Regis Jesuit’s 1:1 iPad Program was rolled out to all students during the 2014-15 school year.

In preparation for the full program launch, all teachers spent several days in training sessions designed to get them ready for using iPads in class. During registration, students brought their iPads and downloaded the necessary apps in preparation for the start of school. Then everyone took a deep breath, said a little prayer and dove in to this new era of teaching and learning at Regis Jesuit.

Most teachers came up swimming with relative ease.

They viewed using iPads as just another way to impart curriculum; one that offered opportunities to do so in new and different ways. “[Teachers] need to see good pedagogy as the foundation and refer to technology in its role as enhancing the learning taking place from good pedagogical principles,” says Jason Beyer, one of the Education Technology Specialists (Ed Techs) who oversaw the implementation of the program.

Bill Kehrman, a social studies teacher in the Boys Division, used the iPad in class almost every day. “I think that there are opportunities that I now have that I couldn’t have had without technology,” he says, continuing, “Everyone is on the same technical level. It gives me an opportunity to give an assignment and allows students to be more creative with some assignments.”

Girls Division science teacher Kimberly Haag reports a similar expansion of teaching techniques. “Using iPads allowed me to engage students in learning in a way I couldn’t prior to their implementation. We used exoscopes to enhance our lab experience with microscopes, allowing us to see objects on the microscope projected onto the iPad, take pictures, label and scale items. We also could do labs outside and document with pictures, making a labeled collage rather than drawing the pictures,” she says.

Teachers also found it useful for administrative tasks. “I like the ease of handing in and grading papers on Canvas,” an online learning management system with a robust app that works well on the iPad, says Mary Muldoon Weis,

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GD theology teacher. Music teacher Karen Wuertz says, “There were a lot of unique ways to use the iPads in my music classes, which made everything a lot more streamlined and efficient for us. For example, having the Beginning Guitar book in iBooks with sound files embedded was great for students to be able to hear how a song is supposed to go and to play along with it. Using the SmartMusic app enabled the orchestra students to complete practice assignments in which they use the iPad to record themselves playing and submit the recording directly to me via my SmartMusic teacher account. In my content area especially, the iPads just really made so many things readily available, which increased efficiency for both me and my students.”

Students also generally liked the streamlining of work using apps on the iPad. As an athlete needing to manage his time, Brian Hodes ’17 used Canvas and his iPad to stay on top of his studies. “They allow for easier access to PowerPoints and assignments, and it’s easier to make up work,” Hodes said.

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“There are things we are asking the iPad to do that it cannot.” Kehrman says, like having students switch constantly when trying to take notes in an online textbook. Wuertz states that “Many students lack the self-control needed to resist off-task iPad behavior.” To combat the latter issue, the firewall was replaced at the end of the school year to one that would allow for increased security and block access to sites perceived to be of concern.

Beyer and fellow Ed Tech Will Cropper ’98 will continue to work on providing increasingly advanced tech support for teachers and exploring additional ways to support student learning, understanding that it will be an everevolving process. But Beyer says that seeing teachers utilize iPads creatively this first year is what excites and inspires him most about the program and its continued development. Watching “Joe Lagan using Padlet and PollEverywhere for students to see the knowledge they’d gained as a class” to witnessing “Jackie Maxfield, Syd Timme and Jen Gray actually having students turn their own ‘Lit into Film’ as the culmination of their academic endeavor brought home the fact that one-to-one offers us the chance to put students into the production role of their education.” And we’ve only just begun.

Gaming outside of class, especially in the Boys Division, created another concern. A significant number of students were spending most free time staring at their screens rather than engaging with each other. To mitigate this, much of the Boys building became a game-free zone. Gaming is now only permitted in the cafeteria and library during free times during the school day. To further encourage student interaction, Student Council worked with the administration to get more ping-pong tables in common areas, provide balls and Frisbees for use out on McNicholas Green and to open the gym more often during lunch and Academic Support. The spring saw many more students outside enjoying fresh air and each other rather than sitting silently shoulder-to-shoulder in windowless hallways playing games.

Moving forward, both teachers and the administration will take what was learned from this first year and grow from it.

Haag says that she will continue seeking how to use “iPads in innovative and cognitive ways. Students appreciated the opportunities to express their own thinking in creative and original ways.” Muldoon Weis plans to “be much more specific in when I use iPads. I will give [students] only a certain time on the iPad.” She also plans on learning more about different apps she can incorporate into her teaching.

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Year in Review 2014-15

Scholarships

*We list only the names of Regis Jesuit students who receive national-level or full-ride scholarships. Annually, Regis Jesuit students receive numerous competitive monetary awards totaling tens of millions of dollars in academic scholarships.

Every effort has been made to record accurately those who have been awarded scholarships or have signed to play sports in college. We sincerely regret any errors or omissions.

CLASS OF 2015 Valedictorian Boys Division – Caleb Chamberlain, University of Notre Dame Girls Division – Jessica Lewis, United States Military Academy

at West Point Salutatorian Boys Division – Brent Schwarz, Rice University Girls Division – Morgan Carter, University of Denver ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS*

Caleb Chamberlain

Jessica Lewis

Brent Schwarz

Morgan Carter

National Hispanic Recognition Program Rachael Cal National Achievement Program Semifinalists Morgan Carter, Jessica Lewis National Achievement Program Finalist Trevor Williams National Merit Commended Students Evan Akhavan, Caleb Chamberlain, Derek Haase, Teddy Hatley, Alec Jotte, Christopher Morroni, Riley O’Connell, William Pieseski, Kristian Plank, Sarah Rees, Anne Roberts, Brent Schwarz, Trevor Williams, Benedict Wright National Merit Scholarship Program Derek Haase National Merit Finalists Paul Brunts, Jesse Kozler, Jeffrey Landes, John Miller Boettcher Scholarship Morgan Carter, University of Denver Morgan is Regis Jesuit’s 22nd Boettcher Scholar in the prestigious program’s 63-year history.

United States Military Service Chet Dunstan – Air Force, United States Air Force Academy Stephen Haag – Air Force ROTC, Colorado State University Jackson Kochevar – Army ROTC, University of Wyoming Adam Kratt – Air Force, United States Air Force Academy Jessica Lewis – Army, United States Military Academy at West Point Gunner Patterson – Army, United States Military Academy at West Point Connor Shea – Naval ROTC, University of San Diego Grayson Sollender – Naval ROTC, The Citadel Military College of South Carolina

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Ben Bechter – lacrosse, Hobart College

Alex Cotner – volleyball, Trinity University

Truett Davis – lacrosse, Colorado College

Jillian Desmond – volleyball, California Polytechnic State University

Chet Dunstan – lacrosse, Air Force Academy

Sydney Gillespie – golf, Colorado Springs Christian University

Ben Fortuin – swimming, College of Idaho

Aliah Humphrey – basketball, Missouri Valley College

Eddie Gonzalez – football, University of Northern Colorado

Lindsay Koch – cross country, Creighton University

Kyle Goodwin – diving, University of Missouri

Katie Lechner – field hockey, Mercyhurst University

Matt Houghtaling – football, Ave Maria University

Lauren Lerew – soccer, Ball State University

John Kane – golf, Regis University

Jess Lewis – basketball, West Point

Chase Konkel – lacrosse, University of Delaware

Santaisha Sturges – volleyball, Metropolitan State University

Adam Kratt – lacrosse, Air Force Academy

Haley Thompson – soccer, Southern Methodist University

Joe Langenderfer – soccer, Boston College

Kellyn Toole – diving, Chapman University

Tim Lynott – football, University of Colorado at Boulder

Taylor Wilson – swimming, Villanova University

Jack Maly – football, University of Pennsylvania Chris Martin – football, Augsburg College Will Pieseski – swimming, Miami of Ohio Simon Quan – lacrosse, Sacred Heart University Brett Quartuccio – lacrosse, University of Delaware Chris Ramos – football, Nebraska Wesleyan University Vaughn Sampson – basketball, Rhodes College Matt Schmidt – baseball, University of Texas Brent Schwarz – baseball, Rice University Matt Soran – lacrosse, Drexel University Wesley Stark – baseball, University of Sioux Falls

COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES

Quinlan Stuart – swimming, North Carolina State University

The 372 members of the Regis Jesuit class of 2015 (210 boys and

Garrett Suter – swimming, Seattle University McKenzie Tynan – lacrosse, Rockhurst University

162 girls) will take nearly $37 million in scholarships and grants to more than 125 colleges and universities, including 17 of the 28 Jesuit universities.

Michael Wegner – lacrosse, Loyola University (Maryland)

To see the full list of schools, please visit

Trevor Williams – football, University of San Diego

www.regisjesuit.com/Classof2015Colleges.

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Year in Review 2014-15

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FALL SPORTS

WINTER SPORTS

GIRLS DIVISION Cross Country Lindsey Koch ’15 finished fourth and Julia Vitella ’17 finished tenth at Regionals and the team qualified for State championships, finishing 21st overall.

GIRLS DIVISION Basketball It was an up-and-down season for the Raiders, who were ousted in the second round of the State tournament. West Point signee Jess Lewis ’15 and TaeKenya Cleveland ’16 were named to the All-City team.

Field Hockey In the program’s fifth varsity season, the always competitive Raiders fell to Denver East in the first round of the playoffs.

Rugby It was a rebuilding year for the Raider ruggers who finished the regular season with a 1-5 record under new Head Coach Dave Gaston.

Softball It was a tough year for the Raiders as they finished 5-14 overall.

However, they fielded a lot of young talent, which should bode well for the future.

Volleyball The Raiders finished the regular season smoking hot, winning 10 consecutive matches. After spiking their competition in Regionals, the Raiders lost to eventual champion Grandview in the semifinals.

BOYS DIVISION Cross Country John O’Hagan ’15 finished second in Regionals and the team finished 24th at State.

Football After losing the home opener to Cherry Creek, the Raiders rattled off eight straight victories and received a No.2 seed entering the playoffs. After breezing through the first two rounds, the Raiders looked to avenge their early-season loss in a quarterfinal matchup against Creek, but unfortunately came up short.

Golf The Raiders fell just short of their fifth straight State championship, finishing second overall. It was a tremendous season with a lot of new faces.

Soccer A down year for the Raiders who finished the regular season with a 6-8-1 record.

Tennis The Raiders won the Regional title and qualified all but their No. 1 singles player for State. A solid performance at State earned them a fifth-place finish. Luca Abbott ’17 and Max Koszowski ’16 rallied to win the No. 4 doubles championship. The team was selected as the winner of the CHSAA Sportsmanship Award.

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Poms & Cheer At the NDA Nationals competition in Orlando, the RJ Varsity Poms advanced to the finals, placing 12th in Hip-Hop and 14th in the Poms competition. The Regis Jesuit Varsity Cheerleading team had another successful season, placing fourth at the Continental League Championships and 13th in 5A All Girl State Cheerleading Championships.

Swim & Dive The Raiders’ bid for a third straight 5A state title fell just short.

McKensi Austin ’16 won a second consecutive diving title and Kellyn Toole ’15 took fourth place. Coach Nick Frasersmith was honored as 5A Swim Coach of the Year, and Kim Hagger was recognized as Diving Coach of the Year.

BOYS DIVISION Basketball A spectacular regular season gave the Raiders a No. 1 seed heading into the State tournament. The Raiders advanced to the Great 8 where they fell 53-48 to Denver East.

Hockey The Raiders finished the regular season 19-1-1and they advanced to the Frozen Four for the eighth consecutive year. Although they did fall short of a State title, the Raiders bounced back, winning their second National title in four seasons.

Wrestling Regis Jesuit qualified four wrestlers to the state tournament. Logan Ronan ’15 placed fourth in the 152 lb. weight class for a second straight season. The team finished tied for 23rd place at State.

STATE ATHLETIC CHAMPIONSHIPS 2014-15 Regis Jesuit Girls Golf

NATIONAL ATHLETIC CHAMPIONSHIP 2014-15 Ice Hockey

SPRING SPORTS GIRLS DIVISION Golf The Raiders repeated as State champions and did so in dominating fashion, giving Regis Jesuit its only State team title for the 2014-15 school year.

Sydney Gillespie ’15 finished second overall, Mary Weinstein ’16 finished seventh and Jaclyn Murray ’17 tied for ninth.

Lacrosse After a mediocre regular season, the Raiders entered the State tournament as a No. 16 seed looking to upset perennial power Cherry Creek. The Raiders had Creek on the ropes in the first round but fell just short 13-11.

Midfielder Kathleen Roe ’16 was named Player of the Year for the Continental League.

Soccer A 6-5-4 regular season record warranted a No. 13 seed in the State playoffs. The Raiders snuck past Mountain Range in the first round but fell to Broomfield in the second of State tournament play.

Tennis The Raiders finished the regular season 8-2 and had three players qualify for the State tournament.

Track & Field Newcomer Kylie Davis ’18 broke the school record in the 300 m hurdles. She advanced to State where she finished seventh overall.

Kellyn Toole ’15 high-jumped her way to a fourth place finish at State as well.

BOYS DIVISION Baseball After early season struggles, the Raiders peaked at the right time, winning their district and advancing to the State playoffs. After a first round win, the Raiders fell in heartbreaking fashion to Mountain Vista 11-10. The double elimination format gave them another shot, but they weren’t able to overcome an early deficit to Grandview.

Lacrosse After a terrific regular season, the Raiders found themselves back in the State title game against Cherry Creek, who they upended last year to clinch the championship. Unfortunately the Raiders found themselves down early and were unable to fight their way back, eventually losing to the Bruins 13-10.

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Rugby It was a season to remember for the Raiders, who went 12-3 overall. After taking down a tough Colorado Springs squad in the state semifinals, the Raiders found themselves in a defensive struggle against Denver East for the State title. The Raiders had a chance to win on their last drive, but East held them at the goal line for a 10-5 win.

Swim & Dive Raiders won seven events at state, but couldn’t clinch another State title, finishing as runner-up to Fossil Ridge. Quinlan Stuart ’16 won State titles in the breaststroke and the 200 yard individual medley.

Kyle Goodwin ’15 capped off an incredible high school career, winning his fourth consecutive State diving title. He was also named XFINITY Sports Colorado Male Athlete of the Year.

Track & Field A solid season for the Raiders, who finished 15th overall at the State championships. Rayvon Solomon ’16 finished second in the Triple Jump.

Volleyball It was a tough season for the Raiders, who finished 2-13 overall under new coach Juan Pantoja ’96.

COMPETITIVE CLUBS, ARTS & ACTIVITIES WRAP UP Mu Alpha Theta The team of Frank Cahill ’16, Dave Chung ’15, Sam Dorchuck ’17 and Jack Guenther ’16 finished second in the Engineering portion and first in the Algebra portion of the Metro State Math Day. The Girls Division team of Alex Suellentrop ’17, Kathleen Sullivan ’17, Noelle Cahill ’18, Courtney Haag ’17 and Gabbie McWilliams ’17 placed third in the Engineering portion of the competition.

Mock Trial At the State High School Mock Trial Competition, the Raiders finished 11th overall. Meghan Nemechek ’15 was named a Best Attorney. The Raiders also took home the 2015 Professionalism Award.

Performing Arts Thomas Koenigs ’16 won the 2015 Swallow Hill Songwriters Competition. Jacob Donaldson ’15, Derek Haase ’15 and Jacob Weichert ’16 were named to the Colorado All-State Choir.

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There are many clubs that perform outstanding work who are not recognized above due to space constraints. Read weekly recaps in the Red & White and follow the Regis Jesuit High School on Facebook and Twitter for updates on clubs and sports throughout the year.

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Pro-Life Club The Girls Division Pro-Life Club was recognized as the National Pro-Life Student Group of the Year at the March for Life held in January in Washington D.C. They were given a $500 stipend to further their efforts to promote pro-life issues at Regis Jesuit.

RJ Media The ever-growing RJ Media team, under the guidance of advisers Adam Dawkins ’98 and Jason Ell ’04, attended two conferences and won some major awards, including the following from the Colorado High School Press Association: First Place Website Best of Show Award to RJ Today; First Place 5A News Publication Best of Show to Pulse (GD); Second Place 5A News Publication Best of Show to Ignite (BD); First Place Documentary/Video Broadcast Best of Colorado (Olivia Froelich ’16 and Tori Casaretto ’16); First Place State or National News Video Broadcast Best of Colorado (Riley O’Connell ’15 and Katie Templeton ’15); First Place News Feature Video Broadcast Best of Colorado (Riley O’Connell ’15 and Katie Templeton ’15); First Place Community Feature Video Broadcast Best of Colorado (Erica Worley ’15 and Gillian Duncan ’15); Second Place Community News Video Broadcast Best of Colorado (Ace Escobedo ’16 and Daniel Naes ’16); Second Place Sports Profile Video Broadcast Best of Colorado (Ryan Maxfield ’16 and Carter Alcock ’15); Third Place Human Interest Feature Video Broadcast Best of Colorado (Katie Vaeth ’17 and Chloe Morton ’17); Honorable Mention Personality Feature Video Broadcast Best of Colorado (Bennett Rogers ’16 and Joe Scheitler ’16); Honorable Mention In Depth News Coverage Best of Colorado (Maddie Merritt ’16)

The Speech & Debate team showing their winning ways

Science The all-freshman Girls Division teams of The Medameeters and Team Mae won first and second place respectively in the state of Colorado at the 13th annual eCYBERMISSION competition – one of several science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) initiatives offered by the U.S. Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP). The Medameeters—Tess Inhelder ’18, Hannah Lester ’18 and Kelly VandeKoppel ’18—worked to study the effect of homeopathic remedies on bacterial growth.

Each member won a $1000 bond for college. Team Mae—Alyssa Casteretto ’18, Emma Goldsmith ’18 and Melissa Hillenbrand ’18— studied the compliance of individuals with recycling, composting and properly discarding refuse. They each received $500 in bonds for college scholarships. Both teams worked under the guidance of teachers Kathleen Willson and Emily Glenn ’08.

Special Olympics Club The co-divisional club held their First Annual Dance Marathon in January, raising more than $7,700 for Special Olympics Colorado. The club also sponsored two Project UNIFY basketball teams competing in the Unified Special Olympic Program. The teams were coached by Gianna DeVito ’15, Ryan Mansfield ’15, Katie Kassal ’16 and Ace Escobedo ’16. These teams had the opportunity to play at Pepsi Center before a Nuggets game.

The year ended with a Spread the Word to End the Word rally, where more than 800 people pledged not to use the word “retard” anymore. Next year the club is looking to start a Project UNIFY soccer team.

The Special Olympics Club at the Spread the Word Rally

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Speech & Debate The Speech & Debate Team was awarded the first place traveling sweepstakes award for the Rocky Mountain South District of the National Speech & Debate Association. The team closed out their 2014-15 competitive speech season having won 165 awards in competition.

Final Campaign Report

Success!

In Excess and with Gratitude

You did it! The largest capital campaign in the school’s history ended December 31, 2014 with gifts from our generous donors raising a record $20,711,000, well over our goal. Thanks to you, our young, but rapidly growing endowment will reach $13 million once all pledge commitments are paid, continuing to benefit faculty compensation and tuition assistance for generations of future Raiders. We also have a beautiful new building that unites our community beyond all imagination.

Congratulations and thank you for making us an even stronger Regis Jesuit community!

Over the past four years, more than 1400 families and individuals rallied together to make FOUNDATIONS FOR EXCELLENCE a huge success and position Regis Jesuit High School for a promising future. In this report, we have listed each donor who made this success possible. This was truly a community-wide effort and your generosity is inspiring!

We are here to serve you. If you have any questions regarding the campaign or would like to learn more about the Advancement Office, please reach out to me or anyone on our team at any time. We would love to hear from you.

Thank you once more and have a wonderful summer.

Blessings,

John B. Jackson Vice President of Advancement

Communications Office Support

Advancement Office Support Vice President of Advancement John Jackson

Director of Alumni Relations R.J. Tuchscherer ’01

Associate Director of Advancement, Director of Events Major Gifts Helen Bingham Mary Zimmerman Funds & Campaigns Coordinator Major Gift Officers Shannon Aquino Glenn Churchill, Jr. ’69 Advancement Information Coordinator Director of Annual Giving Sara Dougherty & Scholarships Bethany Paul

Director of Communications Charisse Broderick King Communications Coordinator Paul Miller ’04

The publication of this campaign report was made possible due to the generosity of Gerald A. Mornin ‘65 who underwrote production costs.

Campaign Counsel The Steier Group

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Date-by-Date

The FOUNDATIONS FOR EXCELLENCE Campaign

Campaign Executive Committee Robert & Susan Clark Daniel ’67 & Eileen McCallin Mike ’72 & Jean Reidy John ’76 & Susan Sheridan Phil & Sherrie Vottiero Mike ’74 & Nancy Zoellner Honorary Committee Dick ’54 & Dorothy Campbell John & Margaret Kelly Tom’64 Robinson & Cleo Parker Robinson Rev. Wally Sidney, SJ Major Gifts Committee Ed & Kathy Bernau Bob & Seal Burrell John & Judy Case Rob & Molly Cohen John & Lisa Harpole Mike & Carleen Haselden

The successful end of the FOUNDATIONS FOR EXCELLENCE Campaign marked a milestone for Regis Jesuit’s Master Plan, helping to complete Phase I, which included increasing faculty salary and tuition assistance endowments. The plan also included the construction of the Performing Arts Center & Student Commons, now named The Steele Center, which looks out over McNicholas Green in the heart of campus.

In May 2010, The Steier Group, the firm contracted to help run the campaign, presented the results of an extensive feasibility study, which garnered the input of several hundred members of the RJ community including alumni, parents, faculty, students, parents of graduates and other benefactors. The report showed strong support of a campaign focused on building the endowment and constructing a new facility focused on the performing arts. With the encouraging report, the Board of Trustees approved moving forward and the FOUNDATIONS FOR EXCELLENCE Campaign officially began.

John & Christy Horvat Dean & Colleen Pisciotta Steve & Beth Scannell John ’69 & Cathy Sauer John & Mary Zimmerman

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SUMMER 2015 F F E F I N A L R E P O R T

Under the leadership of Fr. Phil Steele, SJ ’66 and with the guidance of the Advancement Office staff, Campaign Committees were formed and began the work of raising the gifts necessary to meet the $20 million goal.

By March 2013, $16 million had been raised, which was enough to begin construction on the building. The groundbreaking for the Steele Center took place on what was then a grassy, rabbit-infested hill between the Divisions. Just ten short months later at the end of January 2014, the ribbon was cut and classes began in the building in the beginning of February.

The new Z Theatre, named for Mike ’74 and Nancy Zoellner, saw the staging of the first student production in March 2014. Life is a Dream was written by Pedro Calderón de la Barca, a Spanish playwright and contemporary of St. Ignatius who studied at the same university as Ignatius. To Theatre Director Aldo Pantoja ’01, it seemed a fitting play with which to open the new theatre.

Campaign Committee Julie Alcorn Nitu & Kelly Arora Don ’80 & Cara Bechter Steve & Marnie Bell Dan & Kim Dyer Bill ’69 & Penny† Fritz Mark & Kathy Geraci

The official Grand Opening took place at the end of April 2014. Fr. Steele dedicated and blessed the building in a ceremony that also showcased the musical and theatrical talent of our students and featured a special performance by the world-renowned Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble. Following the ceremony, campaign donors enjoyed tours of the building and a sumptuous reception while they marveled at the views of sunset over the Rockies. Grand Opening Weekend continued the following two days with master classes offered to students by actor John Carroll Lynch ’81 and musicians Justin Lansing ’03 and Joe Mailander ’04, a.k.a. the Grammy-winning Okee Dokee Brothers. The Okees also performed a family concert as part of the weekend. A Student Showcase featuring all musical groups along with actors and improv comedians rounded out the weekend’s festivities and brought people to their feet as they witnessed the first glimpse of how wonderful the new space would be for the performing arts at Regis Jesuit.

Following the grand opening, contributions continued to come in and the original $20 million goal was surpassed by several hundred thousand dollars before the campaign officially ended in December 2014. The final total was an impressive $20,711,000!

In the subsequent months, students and faculty have enjoyed the benefits of this campaign a hundredfold.

Each day music, acting, theatre tech, college counseling, journalism and fellowship thrive in the Steele Center. Regis Jesuit’s future is more secure and brighter than ever due to campaign contributions bolstering our endowment for tuition assistance and faculty compensation. Thanks to our truly generous community, the FOUNDATIONS FOR EXCELLENCE Campaign is a blessing for all, now and always!

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Chris & Mary Giblin Jim & Joanne Ginley Sheila Gustafson Kevin & Diane Higgins Mark & Ellen Kiniry Jon Kraus Connor McCallin ’98 Chris ’78 & Collette McConnell John & Sally Odenheimer Debbie O’Dwyer John & Ana Titterington

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Campaign Donors

The FOUNDATIONS FOR EXCELLENCE

$1 MILLION & ABOVE

Anonymous Michael A. ’74 & Nancy A. Zoellner

$500,000 TO $999,999

Anonymous Leo J. Boyle ’64 Richard & Mary Pat McCormick Gerald A. Mornin ’65 Samuel F. Saracino ’69 & M. Victoria Ries John M. & Angela M. Schmidt

$250,000 TO $499,999

Anonymous Edwin J. & Kathleen Bernau Robert L. & Molly J. Cohen Michael J. & Elizabeth A. Gallagher Jesuit Community of Regis Jesuit High School David P. & Annette Jewell Frank Kelly ’67 Richard J. ’48 & Mary Kemme Daniel J. ’67 & Eileen McCallin Charles† A. McFadden, Jr. ’50 David & Karen Miller Wayne & Diana Murdy John F. ’76 & Susan C. Sheridan Kent P. Stevinson

$100,000 TO $249,999

Anonymous Bert R. Bondi Tim & Alison Brantley Scott C. & Susan L. Brown Kenneth J. & Eileen C. Cavanaugh Robert J. & Susan B. Clark George B. & Marion G. Curtis Mary V. Dancs Thomas J. ’96 & Kristen Davis William V. ’73 & Donna A. Dunn Donald E. ’51 & Cheri Gallegos Kelley A. Hampers Louis C. Hampers James M. & Carleen V. Haselden Allan R. & Diana E. Heinle Stephen C. & Larissa L. Herda Violet M. Johnson Family Foundation John A. & Margaret M. Kelly Richard C. ’64 & Robin Kelly Mark R. & Ellen L. Kiniry Gerald J. & Alice L. Laber Eugene A. ’80 & Lori M. Naes Jeffrey L. ’80 & Heather A. Nemechek Warren J. Olsen ’74 Lee J. ’78 & Olga L. Payne Dean & Colleen Pisciotta Andrew F. Rogers ’67 Bernice† Sanko Richard V. ’81 & Susan Schmitz Vincent† N. ’44 & Marilyn† Schmitz Schmitz Family Foundation Lawrence† E. Schneider Terence J. & Linda A. Stevinson Strohm Link Family Foundation Richard G. & Karen L. Walker Randall L. & Patricia B. Wambsganss

$50,000 TO $99,999

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Anonymous Harry G. & Kendra L. Alcock LaFawn Biddle Richard O. ’54 & Dorothy M. Campbell

Scott J. & Ann M. Cromie Marshall C. ’62 & Jane Crouch James M. ’59 & Cynthia DeFrancia Thomas C. ’76 & Margaret M. Deline David R. & Jodi L. Faley John P. & Maureen T. Fitzgerald Paul J. & Jennifer M. Gale Christopher & Mary Giblin Ed J. & Jennifer L. Haselden John B. & Charlotte B. Jackson The Jesuits of the Central & Southern Province Charles L. ’58 Johnson Jeffrey R. & Heidi Kassal KM Concessions & Service Systems Associates Stanley P. & Linda J. Massey Michael S. & Jane F. McDonald Kevin & Mary McNicholas Monaghan Foundation Andrew J. ’82 & Dawn E. Nemechek C. Robert & Kathleen Nicolls David A. & Mary Jo Schmitz Martin J. ’75 & Megan Schmitz Patricia† A. Shepherd Xavier Jesuit Center John W. & Mary T. Zimmerman

$25,000 TO $49,999

Anonymous Paul R. ’66 & Allison Alanis Scot W. & Barbara Anderson Gregory & Karyll Armstrong Hugh P. & Jean A. Armstrong Nitu & Kelly Arora Don A. ’80 & Cara Bechter Burton & Carol M. Bennett Tony & Amy R. Bolazina Curtis & Suzan Boyd James G. & Suzanne M. Broski Brian & Julie Bunsness Robert & Cecilia Burrell David & Janet Cooper Charitable Fund Peter J. ’95 & Meredith Coors Leo H. & Ingrid M. DeGreef Lawrence P. ’74 & Lori D. Finch Rick A. & Julie M. Flores Donal & Lindsey E. Grogan Byron & Lisa Haselden David G. & Judith Hicks Thomas D. & Lisa Heule J.K. Mullen Foundation Andrew D. & Anne T. Jacob Eric M. & Mara’D A. Jahde Charles D. & Marilyn Jehl David J. ’71 & Clare S. Leonard Byron J. ’97 & Courtney Levkulich Charles D. & Susan K. Maguire Daniel J. & Carol M. Mendlik Timothy J. & Therese A. Miller William T. & Pamela Purcell John F. ’69 & Catharine T. Sauer Stephen P. & Elizabeth A. Scannell Barry W. & Ann L. Schmitt Jeffrey & Marcie Schmitz John G. ’79 & Theresa M. Schuster Hays Shoop & Nancy Zupan Shoop Mary Sullivan & Sherman† R. Miller Richard M. & Joan L. Todd Weckbaugh Foundation Robert M. & Stephanie S. Whittelsey Leroy J. & Kristi L. Williams Maureen R. Witt

SUMMER 2015 F F E F I N A L R E P O R T

$10,000 TO $24,999

Anonymous Rick & D.D. Alexander Kenneth & Aimée D. Alley John F. & Natalia P. Bealer Patrick & Marian Beirne Stephen D. & Marnie M. Bell Jim B. Bienemann & Karen A. McArdle Kevin T. & Christine B. Biernat Luke D. & Nancy S. Boland Javier R. ’45 & Alma Bours Timothy J. & Margaret G. Burke Stacey A. & Michelle D. Campbell John S. & Tamia A. Carter Justin ’98 & Meaghan Carter John & Judith M. Case Robert K. & Jennifer S. Caseria George & Mary Kay Cavanaugh Roger C. & Linda J. Cochran James R. & Sally J. Conley Steven O. & Laura W. Cordier Mark J. Cortesy & Lois M. Evers Wayne & Lisa M. Costa Sean J. ’92 Coughlin Adam & Stacy Coyle Colin G. ’87 & Amy E. Daly Rees F. & Barbara A. Davis Bruce A. & Jennifer D. DiBiase Fred J. ’79 & Annette M. Diss Matthew J. ’94 & Kerrie Dunker Daniel E. & Kim A. Dyer Josiah W. & Ann W. Ellis Jim A. & Margaret O. Escobedo James R. & Donna B. Feehan Daniel J. ’71 & Julie K. Feiten Steven R. Forness ’57 Salvatore & Eileen Gentile Mark W. & Kathleen A. Geraci Daniel J. ’78 & Patricia Gillis John C. & Tracy A. Goodwin John† T. Grace ’52 Joseph A. ’93 & Cynthia L. Grubenhoff Mark & Sheila Gustafson Alexander V. & Christine L. Hamilton Iris† Hanifen Heider Family Foundation Joseph ’70 & Barbara Heit

Kevin & Jill Heringer Kevin P. & Dianne M. Higgins Highline Realty Partners Inc David & Janet Hill Philip A. & Barbara B. Holmes Richard W. & Cynthia Horrigan John & Christy Horvat William & Shelly Hunter Barry R. Johnson & Jane E. Pollock Gregory E. & Karen S. Jones Raymond R. Joseph & Karen Moran-Joseph Gretchen M. Kessler Chuck B. & Kathy N. Latham William R. & Brooke B. Leer Pasquale ’66 & Lisa K. Marranzino Brian E. & Debra A. McCallin Christopher A. ’78 & Collette M. McConnell Malcolm B. McHugh The McHugh Family Foundation Christopher J. & Laura McKenna Sean ’92 & Audra McNicholas Patrick T. & Susan R. Moore Daniel P. ’74 & Denise Murray Ronald R. & Deborah S. O’Dwyer Richard G. & Dee L. O’Neill Kenneth L. & LaRae L. Onorato Gary N. & Deborah L. Osredker Betty Peterson Allan M. & Nancy L. Pinné Steven E. & Sally Pomeroy Gary W. ’58 & Judy Powell David & Donna Rooney James J. & Maureen C. Rose Michael A. & Mary Ann Rouleau Mike & Letty Rozell Joseph T. & Ellen C. Ruble Louis & Carol Ann Sass Richard A. ’66 & Linda F. Schierburg John S. & Valerie Sepple Richard S. & Mary M. Shea Fredrick P. & Nancy T. Simons Jeffrey A. & Jane† M. Smith Theodore H. & Jann P. Stathos John A. & Ana Titterington Richard J. & Lisa Troksa UBS Financial Services, Inc.

Brigitte Waldmann-Thomas John R. & Katherine A. Weigand Michael & Victoria P. Winterscheidt Thomas V. & Mary Ellen Wittman Craig J. ’75 & Beth Zoellner

$5000 TO $9999

Anonymous Academy Roofing Tim & Shannon Aquino Anthony J. & Christine A. Arnese Luke Bakiras & Laurel Davis Margaret C. Barclay José M. & Flora M. Barrios John D. Bell ’57 & Linda Bell Helen Bingham Jane M. Brennan James W. ’87 & Charisse Broderick King Harold M. & Rosemary Brown Thomas M. & DeAnn L. Brunts Daniel J. ’53 & Lynn Buckley John & Dana A. Burke James P. & Alice R. Burton Mark & Rhonda E. Canino Daniel D. & Donna M. Chamberlain Glenn ’69 & Lindy Churchill Edward V. Colapinto & Michele Pensa Brian & Anita Cunningham Donald R. ’57 & Sally Cunningham Thomas & LouAnn Curran Frank A. & Deborah J. DeLuca Charles & Ronda P. Dorchester Jordan D. & Christina L. Dorchuck Mike J. & Susana E. Dugas Michael J. & Renee E. Duncan Michael E. ’57 & Peggy Dunn Robert & Lynda Engel Terrence English Robert Enzaldo Terrance L. & Marianne Erbert Andrew R. & Elizabeth M. Falkenberg James M. & Susan M. Fasone Steven M. & Shelly C. Fillipi Brian F. & Catherine Y. Fleischmann Grant W. & Tami L. Gabrielson Craig & Janet Gardiner Robert M. & Mary K. Graham Brent L. & Kirsten B. Handler

Second Hand to First Class

Aldo Pantoja ’01, Theatre Director and Teacher

Having The Z Theatre on campus has been a game-changer for me as a theatre director. Our old 100-seat black box theatre was essentially cafeteria space until we converted it into a performance area. Slowly the room started to become a rehearsal hall, scene shop, classroom and even a dance studio at some points in the semester. We had far outgrown our beloved old black box and the Steele Center came right on time, as growing pains started to take their toll.

Now, our productions have never been bigger as we continue to push the limits and see what this new theatre can do. Students now get hands-on experience with some of the latest theatre technology and software that has become industry standard. Actors, musicians and dancers prepare tirelessly in our rehearsal halls and practice rooms, so they can perform to packed houses of hundreds. This next generation of performing arts at Regis Jesuit will be like no other in school history. Come and be a part of it!

Campaign totals include bequests and estate gifts from departed members of our community

† Deceased

Derek Haase ‘15 and Brielle Pray ‘15 in Jesus Christ Superstar

The Steele Center allowed me to improve my skill sets in both acting and singing immensely. Through the accessibility of the stage, practice rooms and supportive faculty, I was able to explore the arts more deeply and openly.

– Brielle Pray ’15, “Judas” in Jesus Christ Superstar, RJ Tuition Assistance Recipient and NYU-bound Scholarship Winner

Sheldon & Karen Hardy Christopher L. & Laura A. Heath John F. & Mary F. Hickey Gregory J. & Karen A. Hoggatt Andrew M. & Rene M. Jenkins Stuart† D. Jenkins & Karen L. Chapman David L. Johnson & Jacqueline A. Millet Thomas J. & Pamela A. Kammer Matthew A. & Diane C. Keller Hyo & Jina Kim Christopher J. Koenigs & Jeanne F. Collopy Margaret Kruse Steven A. & Leanne L. Kurutz Joseph A. Lagan & Suzanne L. Strubel-Lagan Michael W. & Gianna M. LaRouche Robert S. & Elizabeth K. Lazzeri David & Diane Y. Lennert Peter & Therese M. Llorente Grant & Maureen A. Lomas Daniel Lynch ’77 Patrick F. & Victoria S. Maher William J. & Susan M. Maly Victor & Nancy A. Manilla Jason B. & Jodi M. Maples Michael Massey ’99 Martin W. ’88 & Jacqueline M. Maxfield Peter & Tina M. McDonald Dennis & Sarah McGill Emmett L. & Roxanne M. McGuire Michael A. McManus & Christine M. Rossi John W. ’85 & Theresa M. McWilliams Ryan T. Meisheid ’00 Dennis R. & Blair C. Mellon John E. & Cheri Meyer Trevor ’85 & Teresa Mihalik Daniel J. & Ann Marie Milinazzo Thomas L. & Lisa Morton Joseph W. Murdy ’03 Daniel J. & Michelle K. Murphy Michael J. ’82 & Cassandra M. Murray Sean M. & Jennifer H. Myers Mark A. & Erin F. Mynatt Rod & Laura Nuss John W. & Sally Odenheimer James M. & Christine M. Oliver Lucille O’Shaughnessy Brent J. & Gina L. Osland Sandra Peters Daniel E. ’74 & Pamela J. Piro The Pocono Foundation Drake R. & Caren G. Powell Gregory Puhr Mary Puhr John K. Ray & Patricia A. Thatcher Regis Mother’s Bowling Regis University Robert J. ’88 & Denise S. Reich Robert Resnick & Gail Fisher Thomas E. Robinson ’64 & Cleo Parker Robinson Stephen O. & Brigid O. Roe Christopher A. & Teresa M. Sapyta Joseph L. ’75 & Rebecca M. Schmid Matthew R. & Catherine E. Schulze Jeff A. & Dawn D. Schwarz Daniel J. ’81 & Carol Selner Helen Clare Sillstrop James C. & Jodi M. Smallwood Dennis M. ’77 & Adriance A. Smith

Margaret† J. Sofia Reed M. Soudani & Angelique M. Alexia Albert L. & Luisa A. Staerkel Craig & Diane Steele Jeffrey E. & Monique M. Stemper Christopher G. & Mary Grace Stoll Gerald T. ’69 & Jill Sullivan Rick P. & Donna Sullivan T. Kevin McNicholas Foundation Michael N. & Paula J. Tagtow Lawrence A. & Margaret M. Tezak Michael C. & Jane A. Thompson Peter & Carole Tilley John F. ’53 & Rita Treckman Peter J. Tynan ’71 David C. & Jeanne E. Tyng Andrew P. Vander Ploeg Peter A. Vanicek & Liliane A. Brantes Stuart Wagner Cecil & Jan Walker Brian A. & Andrea B. Walsh Francis† A. ’45 & Virginia Weber Richard B. & Nancy H. Wigton Steven M. ’72 & Sally L. Wilke Timothy Williams & Krista Douglass Patrick L. & Jean Wolach Steven & Shelly Young

$1000 TO $4999

Anonymous John J. & Janette L. Ahern Marwan Al-Bawardy ’89 Donald & Julie Alcorn Rodney P. & Kylie S. Antal John L. ’67 & Denise F. Archambault Association of American Railroads John N. Austin & Raissa C. Chacon Kevin T. Bain & Barbara L. Burck Emily S. Ballinger Marjorie Berg Robert D. & Kathleen M. Bergstrom Michael Blair & Judy DeNapoli Eugene A. ’59 & Jeanne C. Blish Joseph T. ’66 & Gail Botinelly Michael & Ann M. Braun James N. & Pamela Brendel Jonathan K. & Shauna L. Broadus John S. & Christine K. Browner Marty L. & Jane A. Bummer Dean & Deborah Bushnell C. Richard ’59 & Karen Byrne Peter J. & Janet T. Byrne Charles C. & Tammy R. Caldwell Theresa Campbell Rodney A. ’61 & Joan Card Eric & Mary Chapman Samuel B. & Mindy B. Chapman Fr. Elbert V. Chilson James J. & Tawnya M. Chott Nathan Clark ’96 William E. & Julie A. Clark Christopher Clarke ’99 James J. ’85 & Jane F. Clawson James D. & Katharine H. Cochran F. Stephen & Diane Collins Christopher & Ellen P. Cook Gary Corbett Guillermo A. Correa & Liliana Munoz Raymond P. ’51 & Lois Costello Randall E. & Ana T. Cross Augustine & Cynthia Cruciotti Christopher K. Daly ’74

Theodore & Eve Dann James R. ’66 & Susan Danner Ward B. & Susan J. Darley Brian J. Davenport ’04 Adam ’98 & Jamie R. Dawkins Eugene A. Dell ’51 Steven & Joanne DeLorm Ernest† DeNapoli The Denver Police Brotherhood Denver Police Protective Association Minnie A. Diss Kelly Doherty Nicholas J. ’88 & Linda M. Doran Damon Dorsey Kelly Dorsey David L. & Hannelore H. Doty Thomas M. ’70 & Kari Dunn Dustin Dvorak Douglas P. & Tracey J. Dwyre Edward Jones Victoria A. Elgin Frank H. & Mary Lisa M. Ernst Michael D. Evans ’97 & Athena Evans Larry & Maureen Farmer Marwan H. & Patsy W. Fawaz Bryan & Merideth Feik John ’82 & Sandra Ferraro Cruz A. Figueroa Munoz & Marisol Juarez Garcia Todd W. & Lindsay E. Filsinger Brian Clayborn & Christine Fisher Geraldine V. Fisher Margaret K. & Charles T. Fisher III Family Fund Paul & Jane Fisher Steven C. & Kimberly S. FitzRandolph Paul J. ’59 & Marilyn Foster Gary C. & Leslie B. Fox Ronald J. & Anita F. Freimuth David & Suzanne Frishman William E. ’69 & Mary† B. Fritz Paul J. & Dolores L. Fry Jerry M. ’83 & Melissa M. Gallegos Patrick F. ’65 & JoAnn Gartland Gerald E. & Robyn Gauntt Louis R. ’67 & Becky Gerken Guy H. ’47 & Joan Gibbs John L. & Susan C. Gile James F. & Joanne S. Ginley Gordon D. & Karen E. Goodman Gary & Jean Gradoville Craig & Joyce Grant Dennis R. & Bette R. Haase Dan P. ’88 & Linda Haley Michael J. ’82 & Margaret M. Hall Gregory H. & Alyce N. Hamilton John H. & Diana L. Haney John C. & Kimberly A. Hardin Brent E. Haselden ’05 Michael G. & Ann Marie Hawkey Edward T. & Andra K. Hernandez Joe H. & Barbara Higgins Rodolfo L. Hill & Rosalba Gonzalez-Hill Charles E. & Marsha S. Hodges William & Betty A. Hofer Matt & Sara Houghton Bruce R. Huebner Jane Huebner Christopher & Natalie Huey Ruslan A. Huhua & Tereza I. Bubashvili Jeffrey Hutcheson ’97 Gregory K. & Barbara O. Ingalls

Tina M. Janelle Skip & Cindy Jensen Elisabeth F. Johnson David L. & Chris A. Jones Douglas B. & Jamie M. Jones Matthew & Laura Jones Russell W. & Gina A. Jones Robert M. & Sonia A. Jotte Hyun G. Jung & Hongla L. Yoon Jeff C. & Jeana M. Kelley The Kelley Family Foundation T. Timothy & Teresa G. Kershisnik Ed & Sabra Knauf John W. & Juliet M. Knox Kevin & Susan Koalenz Tom E. & Jacqueline P. Kramig Jon R. & Kristen P. Kraus James E. ’63 & Sally Kurtzman Mark ’98 & Erin Laber Margot J. LaBrash Laramie Peak Fund Aaron K. Lechner ’89 David M. & Linda P. Leigh Michael J. & Kathryn A. Leister Darren L. & Marianne V. I. Lemkau Thomas & Julie M. Lester Mark R. & Jean Link James E. Loehr ’61 Robert C. Lombardi ’66 & Cyndy Kraft Eric & Mary E. Long Bradley D. & Stacy R. Lorenzen Travis Lutz ’95 Timothy E. & Natalie P. Macke D. Patrick ’74 & Laurie A. Maher Thomas & Brenda Mahoney Tom & Jennifer Malloy Paul A. ’83 & Donna M. Malsam Harold E. & Loretta H. Martin Conor ’98 & Heather McCallin Patrick A. McCarthy ’01 John A. & Cathy Merenich Caleb ’93 & Laney Meyer Curtis ’97 & Lauryn Meyer Scott A. & Martha C. Middlemist Edward R. & Andrea Milstein Michael J. & Dawn Mimick Robert & Terri S. Monahan Stephen A. & Kelly P. Moran Thomas J. Morroni ’58 Timothy J. ’86 & Rhonda Morroni Joseph & Dorothy M. Musco Wendy B. Maxwell Amory S. Neal Jay D. & Jennifer L. Neppel Timothy & Annie Newton Brian Normile Jeffrey C. Nylander ’72 William M. & Diane L. Ojile Mark & Kim Onstott Michael J. ’88 & Tamalynn Opp Roger & Ola Otto Gregory G. & Stellee S. Papadeas Fred & Orpha† Pattridge Richard J. & Leslie Pera Brian S. & Jennifer L. Petersen Michael G. & Denise P. Petko Marty & Linda Pinné Louis J. Poletti Michael & Monica M. Protz Brian G. & Gail K. Quan Gregory J. & Susan R. Quirk Timothy C. & Michelle R. Radebaugh

Walter J. & Nijole K. Rasmussen Matthew & Janet K. Ratterman James D. & Helen M. Reed Donald E. & Maryann C. Riebe Thomas P. & Susan C. Rogan Craig Rogers & Nantiya Ruan Rogers Timothy & Kelly Root Steven G. ’88 & Tammy Rotello Bernie Sauer ’97 Michael L. & Cynthia Scagnelli Terence J. & Janet M. Schilmoeller Robin Schmachtenberger & Elizabeth Kraft Amy Schmidbauer Richard L. ’65 & Patricia A. Schraeder Michael W. ’69 & Rose M. Schulte Gregory & Leslie Scott Charles A. ’96 & Kristin Searle Daniel H. & Marti Sharp Alvaro & Sandra M. Shiraishi Theodore C. ’74 & Teresa Sillstrop James A. & Debra Ann Simonson Curtis E. & Anne F. Sinks Wesley A. Becker & Kristina R. Smith-Becker Gunner & Deborah Sneddon Randall J. Spierings & Carol A. Tynan-Spierings Richard & Laurel L. Staky Gary J. & Jill E. Stark John & Patricia Stark Steve M. ’72 & Lisa Steele David J. ’71 & Ann Steiner Kent M. & Elizabeth A. Stemper Margaret Stevinson Stephen M. & Susan D. Struna Michael & Betsy Tapp Benjamin L. & Nancy Teeples Kebere & Maria Armina R. Tewahade David M. & Lorraine M. Tobin John R. & Patrice M. Tooker William T. & Patricia A. Toole Mark Travis ’69 Phillip A. Treuer ’01 Paul & Cindy Trollinger David & Stephanie Tryba Ewald J. ’69 & Mary Tuchscherer Cameron J. Turner ’04 & Gwynne Middleton James A. & Therese W. Urbaniak Stephen E. ’61 & Barbara Valente Steven & Marion Visser Patrick J. T. & Meredith L. von Tscharner David E. & Teresa L. Wardrop Guy C. & Sarah Warren Graeme & Karen L. Watson Michael J. & Rebecca A. Watts Robert & Barbara Weigle Thomas V. Weis & Mary Muldoon-Weis Matthew F. ’95 & Kathryn Z. Weisbrod Jonathan E. & Judy A. Weisiger Nyasha A. West Alan J. & Jane E. Whitley Ryan Williamson The Matthew Wolf Family Daniel G. & Faye M. Woodley Kenneth L. & Mary K. Woosley Thomas M. & Karen J. Wuertz Thomas & Joanne Young Alexander Zaveral ’97 & Julie O’Rourke-Zaveral Patrick A. ’79 & Laura J. Zoellner † Deceased

Campaign totals include bequests and estate gifts from departed members of our community

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Campaign Donors

The FOUNDATIONS FOR EXCELLENCE

UP TO $999

Anonymous Absolute Mortgage Inc Waldo J. & Susan D. Ackerman Jeff L. & Beth A. Adair Edward L. ’87 & Renee Adams Aetna Foundation Sean T. Q. & Susan Agniel Jordan A. Aguilar-Wynn ’09 Greg A. & Bridget O. Agwu Bill & Kinsley Alexander Lisa Allbritten Shon Allbritten Mary O. Alter Guillermo & Annette M. Alvarez John Amari John S. Ambler ’71 Ethan R. Ames ’09 William G. & Jane M. Ames Anthony Anderson Donald A. Anderson Stuart & Jo Anderson Zachary W. Anderson ’09 Anna Andresian Joseph Archuleta & Donna Rodden Steve & Marilyn Arens Bryan ’99 & Laura Armstrong Jarrett ’93 & Amanda Armstrong David H. ’80 & Vickie Arnold Katherine K. Arora ’12 Ascent Properties, LLC Zachary D. Atencio ’09 Charles A. ’51 & Alyce Atler Auto Brokers of Colorado Paul G. Aylmer Robert H. & Annemarie M. Bach Gerald A. Baer ’65 Timothy J. & Mary Beth Baer Judy Bahm David R. Baker & Maureen McDonald Matthew S. Barclay ’09 Bo Barkley Mary Bartholomew Kevin J. Bartlett ’09 Jennifer Bater Kevin Batt ’99 Andrew & Catherine R. Bauer Timothy S. ’88 & Deborah Bauer Thomas J. Bealer ’09 David Beasley Conor P. ’96 & Katie K. Beatty Michael Beatty ’98 Michael W. Beermann & Anne M. Looby-Beermann Ryan T. Benenati ’10 Thomas J. & Dawn Benenati Thomas & Mary Benson Russell G. & Cynthia W. Bergeron Paul G. Bergman ’01 Kerry A. Berlinger ’09 Michael Berman Richard & Kathy Berst Jason & Zoe Beyer Sheré L. Bienemann Richard A. & Marsha N. Birney Randy P. & Karen M. Blach Tyson M. Blach ’09 Brian E. Black & Melissa B. DaLuz Jessica N. Blakeman ’09 Rachel Blowers Kevin M. Blumhardt ’09 Mark S. & Karen L. Blumhardt

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Donna M. Bodeau Daniel J. & Erika Bokol Don & Claudia Boling Casey O. Booth ’09 Stephen J. & Tania S. Born Mark & Gina Boryla Richard W. & Denise A. Boselli Kenneth Bostdorff Robert & Ann Bowers Alan & Christine Bowman Kenneth ’97 & Erika E. Boyd Raymond A. & Jean A. P. Boyd Dolores Boyle Eric J. ’87 & Luanne Z. Bradac Nancy Bradley Lawrence E. Brady Jeffrey M. Brandt ’05 Conor M. Brennan ’09 Jordan M. Brisch ’09 Benjamin A. Brisso ’09 Kari A. Broshears Christine M. Broski ’09 Ginger Brown Kelly L. Brown ’09 Thomas R. Brown & Kathleen J. Gormley Bryan Bruno Michael L. Buckley ’63 Taylor Budrow ’09 Jason B. & Stephanie J. Bullington Benjamin R. Bullock ’09 Matthew L. Bunsness ’09 Karl M. & Erin S. Buretz Joseph Burke David P. & Karen Q. Burlage William F. Burns ’69 Robert W. & Paula S. Butler Sean Byrne ’09 Marsha Caldwell Patrick J. & Wendy J. Campbell Michael J. Capistran ’09 John A. ’56 & Joan Carbone David A. Card ’87 & Janalee Card Chmel Jared ’98 & Kathleen A. Carlon Joseph Carlon ’00 & Nabilah Tontu-Carlon Eric J. Carlson & Celeste M. Siade William D. ’46 & Faith Carmichael Darin & Bobbi Carney Anthony & Elizabeth Carroll Thomas C. & Kim M. Carroll Alan R. & Lucia Carruthers Mitch Carter Alexander Cascio ’09 Jeremy & Erin Cassidy-Cernanec Linda Castillo Brian & Annette Cates Kerry M. ’96 & Margaret H. Cavanaugh Neil Cella ’98 Kent R. Cherne ’73 The Cherne Foundation Dave Chimino Brendan C. Chisholm ’09 Richard J. ’84 & Mary R. Chopyak Austin T. Chott ’09 Paul & Rose Chott Rebecca A. Chott ’09 James Ciccarelli Michael H. Clark ’09 Paul E. ’71 & Monte Clarke Ted J. ’70 & Carol Clarke Kevin & Kimberly Clement CoBank

SUMMER 2015 F F E F I N A L R E P O R T

First Scratch

Adam Dawkins ’98, RJ Media Advisor and Journalism Teacher

The energy, creativity, and opportunities in performing arts and media made 2014-15 the most fulfilling and memorable in my 12 years as a teacher. I’m lucky to be able to advise RJ Media because I get at least a glimpse of every event, performance and learning opportunity. I was truly amazed by the dedication, passion and creativity I saw in my fellow teachers and in the students. Talk about authentic learning – it’s right here. What’s most exciting, perhaps, is that we have barely scratched the surface of what’s possible.

William S. Cobb William S. Cobb ’09 John C. & Elisabeth B. Cochran David Coffey ’92 Patrick ’99 & Catherine Cole Timothy Colen Erin M. Connelly ’09 Jordan G. Conner ’03 Paul Cook Corey & Patricia Cooper George R. Cooper ’72 Daniel Cordia Jamie D. Cordia Anthony G. & Theresa S. Cotton Michael P. & Anne M. Coughlin Stephen E. & Gail T. Coury Steve & Catherine Cox Sean R. & Diana S. Crabson Robert J. & Alice M. Craig Alexander C. ’05 & Ashley Crane Ashley N. Craven ’09 Joseph R. Crawford ’09 Sean M. Culliton ’09 Stephen D. Curran Mary Beth Curry Mary B. & John Cwynar Adam & Jennifer Daurio Mark A. Davidson & Karen Spinelli Charles W. & Maryann J. Davis William & Ann Dawkins Bruce & Sibby Dawson Rufino & Alejandra de Dios Kathleen M. Dea ’09 Matthew C. DeAngelis ’02 Michael D. Degitis ’09 Katherine A. DeGreef ’09 Scott H. & Linda Deits William C. DeLine ’09 Rosemarie E. DelMonte Shane McKay & Heather K. Delzell Gregory R. & Susan M. DePrez Mark A. & Lucille A. DePuy Michael d’Esterre Timothy N. Devlin Sarah E. Dewhurst Kathryn J. Diaz William S. & Theresa H. Dickey Jonathan Diedrich John E. & Cheryl L. Dietz Frederick J. & Kristi C. Dindinger Brian P. Diss ’03 Martha Diss Sundby

Joyce Doherty Michael & Barbara Doherty Sarah M. Doherty ’09 Dale C. Stebbins & Elvira Dominguez-Stebbins Daniel S. Donahue Thomas J. & Patti J. Donnegan Benjamin T. Donovan ’09 Katherine M. Dorais Leo P. & Janet E. Dressel John & Barbara Druhe Carl & Nicole I. Dubler James R. & Mary D. Duffey Raymond T. & Sally C. Duncan Meredith A. Dunn ’09 Rev. Msgr. Donald F. Dunn ’54 David G. & Ann B. Durham Kathryn R. Durkin & Paul Glatt Andrews C. Dyer ’11 Charles R. & Paula M. Eazor Bahman Ebrahimi & Sandra Young Brett I. Edgerly ’09 Thomas & Brenda Egger Anthony J. Elio ’09 Bryan & Deborah Elliott James & Vivian Elliott E-Max Instruments Nancy R. Emerson Ralph W. & Lori Anne O. Emlong Jeffrey G. Erbert ’09 Walter R. & Pamela C. Erbes John J. Erger ’50 James T. & Ann M. Erickson Shelby E. Escobedo ’09 Andrés & Kristi H. Espiñeira Richard B. & Lydia M. Espinoza Joseph E. Esposito ’69 Steven E. Etter & Lucinda A. Lewis-Etter James D. & Diane S. Evans Jennifer D. Evans ’12 John & Rebecca Fagan Richard J. Fagan ’09 Nicholas J. Fagnant ’02 Katrina M. Failinger ’09 Matthew J. & Theresa A. Fangman Shaun & Patti Faulkner Ford B. & Kathleen F. Fay Katherine Fay Louis R. Feiten ’69 & Janine Schiavoni Mark A. & Dawn M. Fell Michael† E. & Debbie Fenoglio Melissa K. Fenoglio ’10

Zachary T. Fenoglio ’07 Fig Leaf Design Joseph J. ’62 & Sharon Figlino Andrew C. Finch ’09 William E. & Lisa A. Finn Joe & Lisa Finnegan Michael G. Fischer ’09 Charles† T. Fisher Jeffrey K. & Kristi L. Fisher Bryan D. Fitzgerald ’01 & Shannon Fitzgerald Don Flanders James T. & Colleen M. Fletcher Erin K. Flynn ’09 Joe Ford Susan R. Forrow Rita Foster Christopher M. Fox ’97 James & Katherine Franek Batsheva Frankel Randall D. Freehling ’66 Alphonse E. ’56 & Margaret Frei Bonnie Fritz Emily B. Fritz ’09 Peter E. Fritz ’07 Rian E. Fugier ’09 G.W. Scott Landscaping, Inc. Gallatin Energy Corporation Bruce S. & Barbara Galoob Jeffrey L. & Mary Kay Gamble Daniel & Susan Gamel Rodger & Lisa Garcia Scott & Celia Gause Donald J. Gavato Mihailo & Julie L. Gavrilovic Thomas P. & Dina J. Genella Nicholas J. & Stacey J. Geordan Greg T. ’77 & Lynne M. Gerken Timothy E. Gesner ’09 Kyle S. & Jennifer L. Gielow Patrick Gillespie ’09 Robert Gillis ’99 Lindsay Glasscock Michael W. Gleason ’65 Emily R. Glenn ’08 James M. & Kelley S. Gmelich A. Dean & Joyce M. Goedeker Gregory K. & Laurie L. Goldey Jeffrey M. Goldsmith Halbert R. & Micheline A. Goldwire Quinn D. Gower ’09 Julie L. Graebel † Deceased

Campaign totals include bequests and estate gifts from departed members of our community

David A. & Anna M. Grant John B. & Elizabeth Green John B. Green ’95 Theresa A. Green ’09 Arnie Greenwald Michael D. ’69 & Barbara Greer Reneé Gullickson Eric & Amy Guth Stephen & Lynne Gutrich Jonathan & Kimberly E. Haag Thomas & Patricia Haas Brian & Cheryl Hall Stephen P. ’66 & Nancy A. Hall James D. ’74 & Debra Jo Hamilton Scott M. & Lori A. Hamilton William J. & Sandra L. Hammond Chris & Suzanne Hanks Mark & Amy Hansen Michael H. Hanson ’09 William & Maribeth Hanzlik David J. & Carol R. Harguth David A. & Camille M. Hart Patrick Hart William & Shirley A. Harvey Bridget Hasty Hathaway Dinwiddie Christopher & Alexandra Hauge Aaron C. Hayes ’95 Gerald J. & Maureen Hayes Hayes & Company Aaron Hebenstreit ’98 Kevin M. & Mary J. Heffernan Michael L. ’67 & Maureen M. Hendricks Monroe R. ’87 & Kelly Henninger

Thomas C. Herbst & Ann R. Habeger Kenneth Herrera ’99 Richard M. & Alison Hess John V. Heule ’10 Amanda M. Hicks ’09 Kevin R. & Margaret K. Higgins Sarah Hinkley Jeff A. & Maura M. Hinners John & Melissa Hinners David A. & Doris E. Hinton Tyler A. Hinton ’10 Dean C. & Margaret R. Hirt Daniel J. & Kathleen Hogan Tamara A. Hogan Rick & Gay L. Hollar Pete L. & Elizabeth A. Holt Walter A. & Michelle Honeycutt Christopher M. Hooyman ’09 Chris S. ’70 & Linna Hoppe Rachel E. Horrigan ’09 Ronald J. Hottovy ’96 James ’98 & Erin Houtsma Matthew A. ’96 & Mary Houtsma Jeffrey M. ’88 & Caroline E. Howard Joe Howard Charlie Hugo Lonni Hunt Timothy J. Huss ’75 Cliffton L. & Mary T. Inbau Frank H. ’87 & Sarah Jenny Ingham Fred ’86 & Anne Ingham Elizabeth B. Jackson ’12 Eric J. Jackson ’10 John S. Jackson ’08

Rutger H. Jackson ’09 Eric M. & Lisa J. Jacoba Mehrdad M. & Melody Jamali Brian P. Jensen John Jerrard ’63 & Terri Christiansen Jimenez & Associates Mark S. Job ’73 & Susan Schneider John J. Erger Company Dennis & Molly Johnson Greg C. Johnson ’06 John Johnson Russell M. Johnson ’09 Jeffrey A. Jones & Martha J. Watson-Jones Leonidas L. & Mary K. Jones James C. ’71 & Marian K. Jordan Sajit & Heidi Kabadi Mark & Diana Kachmer Thomas† J. & Susan Kail Scott C. & Terri R. Kallsen Edward R. Kamicar ’01 Andrew F. & Merry W. Kaminsky Thomas F. & Daria E. Kane Christopher K. & Susan K. Kannawin Donald & Susan Kany Barbara Karlinger David J. Kasik ’66 & Jan Levine Howard L. & Sandra Kay William J. & Amy M. Keller Andrew Kelley ’98 Margaret Kelley Daniel J. Kellogg ’08 John & Anne Kennedy Jonathan M. Kent ’09 Kevin T. Kershisnik ’09

The Top Ten Reasons the Steele Center Makes a Difference in My Life

By Bernie Sauer ’97, Girls Division Music Teacher

10. From having my percussion students stand on their tippy-toes in order to make room for the two rows of woodwind players in the old music trailer to having room for four rows of instrumentalists, as well as an entire space devoted to percussion, I’d say the Steele Center has made a positive impact on our music ensemble programs!

9. I finally have an office! In the old “music mansion” (the trailer), the classroom WAS my office.

8. Every morning, I get to see a spectacular view of the beautiful Rocky Mountains before I head into class. I say a prayer of gratitude each time.

7. The acoustics in the vocal room resonate astoundingly! In the trailer, a note would die in an instant as it got soaked up by the cheap ceiling tiles above us.

6. The Student Commons is a social hub, gathering students from both Divisions for conversation, studying and coffee as if it were a central college campus hangout!

5. We used to have to transport instruments and gear miles and miles to a theatre rented for the musical. Now, we simply go down a hallway!

4. We have a real, professional PIT for the pit band!

3. I used to send students outside in the cold to run instrumental or vocal sectionals.

We have practice rooms for that now!

2. Performances on a big stage under the lights in front of 500 people is what it is all about, people.

1. I get to work with the best people on earth, and now we have the proper facilities for communicating, bonding and hearing beautiful music all at the same time!

Danielle King Alexander J. Kirk ’06 Evan K. ’02 & Carina Kirk Matthew J. ’98 & Meghan Klassen Logan J. Knox ’10 Maureen Knudsen Curtis A. & Anne M. Koch Ted R. & Sandra Koerner Kimberly L. Konkel Kevin J. & Nancy S. Kopp M. Craig & Lowella N. Kornett Charles P. & Kathleen A. Koshi Linda Kozler Andy G. & Laurin M. Kratt Gary G. & Cynthia A. Krieger Nadia Krivickova Steve R. & Janice R. Ksiazek Gilbert E. ’49 & Mary Kuntz Frederick W. & Judy M. Kunz Michael J. ’86 & Kristen Laber Michael A. ’65 & Patricia LaConte Kirsten Landry Luke A. & Deborah K. Lands John Lanphier Larry Brady Realty Co William R. & Leslie A. Larsen Mark ’99 & Rachel Larson Jeff Lassen Jeffrey E. Lassen ’09 Bruno & Patricia Lavandier Julie Lay Mark & Barbara D. Lea Dorothy Lease Joseph M. ’03 & Leeah Lechuga Thomas M. & Lori A. Lee Greg LeRoy James M. & Shelly C. Lesnansky Nicholas R. Lesnansky ’09 Colin R. Levitch ’09 Christopher Levkulich ’99 Dean & Karen Liley James O. & Teresa Lilly Craig A. & Beatriz P. Linn James A. ’96 & Angela Lobato Caroline E. Locke ’09 Andrew M. ’00 & Katelyn Long Frederick & Martha Long Nicholas T. ’94 & Colleen Long

Phillip J. Long ’92 Paul J. Lotz ’88 Ian Loughlin V. Maxim ’72 & Wendy Lucero Frank Lutes Daniel Luzietti ’96 Mike & Jenny A. Lynch Matthew & Ruby Lynett Anastasia C. Lynn ’09 Jack M. Lynn ’09 Jessica A. Lynn ’09 Darrel Lyons Kirk & Kathleen M. MacDonald Stephen M. Macke ’09 Timothy J. & Mavis A. Mackin Loryn J. Madsen ’09 Edward & Sally Maher Victoria Mahon Dan & Leslie Mahraun Carol Malone Mama Louise Italian Restaurant David J. Manente ’09 Francis Marcel-Keyes Patrick D. Mariano ’69 Paul D. & Alison M. Marien Paul & Elise Markel James & Sally C. Marks Kenneth S. & Mary C. Marks Robert L. & Jane M. Marolda Scott Marshall ’09 William & Jeanne M. Martin Mike & Mary Martinez Scott G. & Jeannean M. Martinez Brian S. ’93 & Angela Martorella Eric Massey ’09 Jason W. & Meg Masten Timothy P. ’68 & Jane Masterson Charles A. & Joan E. Mateskon Laura Elizabeth Matthews Bill & Mary P. Mauser Richard R. McArdle Kevin P. McAtee ’04 Dean & Ann McBournie Conor F. McCabe ’09 Conor McCarthy ’09 Gerald N. ’51 & Gwen McCarthy Patrick C. & Christine O. McCarthy James P. ’76 & Beth J. McConaty Matthew B. McConaty ’01 Michael T. & Holly B. McConnell Patricia McCulloch Noah B. McDermott ’09 Brian T. & Mayme L. McDonald McDonald Consulting & Design James F. & Mary Kay McGann Anthony McGill Jodi McGill Michael & Patricia McKernan Victor L. & Caroline McMichen Roger & Cindy McNamara Tom & Adrienne McNamara Robert H. & Pamela McPhee James L. & Judith A. McQuaid Meadow Inc Michael & Sher Meagher Dennis & Elma Means Damian T. Mencini ’10 Raymond A. & Gail D. Mencini Justin P. Merkowitz ’98 & Diana M. Torres Todd Merkowitz Thomas F. Messenger ’65

† Deceased

Campaign totals include bequests and estate gifts from departed members of our community

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Campaign Donors

The FOUNDATIONS FOR EXCELLENCE

Charles S. Meyer ’96 Jesse A. Meyer ’01 Jennifer A. Meyerrose Michelle Miles Daniel W. Milewsky ’09 Christopher D. Milinazzo ’09 Gregory A. & Barbara A. Miller Mark X. Miller ’11 Marsha Miller Paul L. Miller ’04 Tim J. & Cynthia A. Miller Frank R. & Bonita L. Mineo Michael G. & Jennifer L. Mingle Michael E. & Diane M. Mitchell James M. & Lauren E. Molloy Brendan Q. Monahan ’09 Martin J. ’66 & Cordelia Mooney Kevin D. Moore ’09 Joseph B. Moran ’09 Bob & Jo Mordecai Jill C. Morgenstern Susan Morgenstern James M. & Janet Y. Mortinsen Kathleen Morton Walter F. & Luette S. Morton Douglas C. & Melanie Motlong Sarah A. Moyer ’09 Stephen F. ’61 & Mary Mueller Thomas J. & Joyce Muhie Alexander J. Mulcahy ’09 Michael G. & Joanne Mulhern James T. & Eileen M. Mullen Paul Muller Ian Mulligan Larry & Patricia Mundell Chris & Teresa Murdy William P. Murphy & Sarah E. Kinzer Daniel J. ’01 & Caitlin Murray Joseph W. Murray Richard S. & Dawne Murray Joseph J. Mykyten Michael R. Nadorff ’03 Eugene & Marilyn Naes Herbert T. Nagamoto & Rebecca L. Wilson National Christian Foundation Colorado Andrew ’96 & Lori Newland John M. Newland ’04 Max Nicholson Matthew G. Nier ’09 Jim & Mary Nikkel Philip & Carey E. Norrish Nicholas S. & Elizabeth A. Norton Alexander P. Nowell ’09 David A ’08. & Katherine D. ’08 Nowicki Steven R. & Holli J. Nucci Claudio & Patricia Lisarelli Oddone Brian D. & Natalie O’Dea Sean M. & Rachel O’Dea Thomas C. & Catherine M. O’Hollearn Joseph P. & Jane A. O’Leary Emily L. O’Neill ’09 Michael T. ’63 & Suzie O’Neill Barbara Onorato Brian Onorato Ana P. Orozco ’09 George A. Ort ’09 Sue E. Parks Jim Paroline Caitlyn A. Pasion ’09 Bethany M. Paul Patrick J. Peddecord

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Keith G. ’73 & Anna M. Peetz Thomas A. & Amy T. Perchiazzi Robert J. ’76 & Patty Peters Malory Peterson Christopher D. & Ana Paula P. Pichler Clint R. & Michelle E. Pierce Kenneth D. Pimple ’79 & Jennifer Livesay Pine Creek Clothing Gregory W. & Amy M. Plank Joel Pleiman Dominic D. Poletto ’09 Brian Pordon Victor & Carissa Prado Prime Time Thermographics, Inc Project Management Advisors, Inc Paul F. & Judy K. H. Prouty John F. & Monica X. Ptasinski Dean E. & Susanne Pulver Kevin G. & Elizabeth F. Quinn Michael ’85 & Beth Quinn Robert H. Rafalski & Kristi L. Blumhardt Michael L. ’69 & Leslie Raisch Douglas & Margaret Raitt Ryan & Patricia L. Ramey Thomas E. & Catherine S. Ramey Alexis G. Rawlings ’09 Bruce & Michelle Raymond Kevin Rees Timothy & Lucinda Rees Regis Jesuit Men’s Club Robert B. & Margaret M. Reich Patrick E. Reidy ’04 Timothy M. Reidy ’05 Robert J. & Kimberly F. Reifsnider Peter R. & Kimberly Reiser Jean-Noel H. & Kimberly Reynders Jim & Tammy Rheinheimer John Rheinheimer Mark & Michelle Riley Stephen R. & Janet L. Roark Gregory & Susan Robards Michael & Hillary Robben Eric W. Robbins ’01 Andrew J. & Annemarie Roberts Stephen A. ’79 & Elizabeth A. Robertson Nadia Rodakowski Robert M. & Sue Romero Douglas A. Rossi John J. & Mary L. Rossi Levi Rossi ’09 Ryan Rousseau ’09 Robert & Kathleen Roxby Eric Rubenstein Frank Russo Steven L. & Sharon M. Sager Darel & Joan Saindon Edward L. Saindon ’98 Thomas C. & Rebecca S. Samson Erika M. Sanchez ’09 Bob & Debbie Sandberg Brian Sanders Jerry L. & Sheila M. Sandhagen Ernest P. ’76 & Carol Sanelli Bruno M. & Shawna M. Sannes David Sapienza Madeline M. Sapyta ’09 Timothy J. Sauer ’06 Charlie Saulino Nickolas Sauve Frank I. ’78 & Cheryl L. Scheitler Raymond & Teresa Schiavone Salvatore D. Schifano ’09

SUMMER 2015 F F E F I N A L R E P O R T

The Steele Center provides students with the opportunity to not only discover a passion, but to develop it in an unrestricted fashion. I auditioned for my first musical ever as a senior, partially because I saw the incredible commitment Regis Jesuit made to the performing arts programs. I no longer felt like the school was putting the arts behind everything else. I was a football player with a dream, and I felt like the Steele Center gave me the best opportunity to make that dream a reality.

Rod L. & Annie W. Schluter Matthew ’96 & Gillian Schmitz Pat & Diane Schneider Robert & Melanie B. Schraeder Stephen Schroeder ’63 & Kay Ellen Dailey Geoffrey Sederberg ’99 Dennis J. Seitz ’57 & BJ Hall Sheridan R. Seymour ’09 Larry M. ’65 & Betty Sferra Ryan W. Sharp ’09 Christopher Shaver Kenneth Shaw William C. & Mary L. Sheldon Kristen C. Sheridan ’09 Patrick L. & Dianne M. Shipley Ed Shonsey ’63 James Simon Jonathan L. Sinkiewicz ’09 Hannah J. Skinner ’08 Jay & Ann S. Skinner Christopher A. Smith ’11 J. Ray & Denna M. Smith John J. ’79 & Susan Smith Natalie L. Smith ’09 Richard P. Smith ’76 Walter J. & Rita A. Smith Zachary Smith ’00 Steven J. Solita & Jo-Ellen S. Solita George M. & Deanna D. Soulis Specialist in Orthodontics, PC Daniel A. & Sarah J. Spencer Andrew J. & Joanne M. Spiessbach John N. & Tina M. Spiliotis Nicholas Spiliotis & Marya Spiliotis Charles St. John ’09 Colin F. St. John ’01 Marc D. ’76 & Julie St. John Penny D. St. John Spencer C. Stachler ’09 Thomas & Catriona Stack Anna F. Staerz ’09 Ann Stafford Brian J. & Jeanne M. Stafford Kevin S. Standbridge & Sharon M. Malloy-Standbridge John M. & Bonnie J. Stanford Victor & Anna Startsev Jared J. Stasi ’09 Marguerite† Steele Steve B. & Cathy Stemper Paul & Michelle L. Stevinson Paige E. Story ’09 Douglas W. Stout ’94 & Misty Stout Joseph F. ’65 & Ula Jean Stucka Bryce J. Suchomel ’09

– Derek Haase ’15, “Jesus” in Jesus Christ Superstar, National Merit Award Winner and soon-to-be Georgetown University Bulldog

Daniel P. & Sandra Sullivan Gene J. & Kathryn M. Sullivan Maureen Sullivan Tammey Sullivan Patrick M. Sutherland ’09 Alyssa L. Swanson ’09 Peter Swanson ’07 Steven & Nancy L. Swanson Stephen Sweeney ’95 Montgomery & Andrea Sykora William B. ’96 & Jeana Tamminga William T. Tara & Maria N. Garvey-Tara Leon C. Tarman ’09 Laurie Taylor William S. & Julie A. Taylor Samuel H. Tesfalidet ’07 Adam M. Tewahade ’06 Tesfalidet Tewolde & Tsigiewoine Gebreyesus Mary Fran Tharp Albert H. & Rosanna T. Thomas David & Pamela† Thomas Peter C. & Cynthia T. Thomas James Thompson Jayne Thorpe Bryan T. & Sydney L. Timme Barbara Tinucci Nicholas P. Tippery ’96 Scott & Roxanne M. Tirone Victoria J. Titterington ’07 Rawdon & Karen Tomlinson Lantz & Yvette Trantham Joel Tribelhorn Danielle N. Trollinger Steven & Christine Tromly Terrance Tschatschula & Kelly Owens Robert J. Tuchscherer ’01 Graham Turbyne ’09 Brogan L. Turner ’09 Christopher & Margaret Turner James N. & Jeanne M. Turner Ross E. Turner ’02 Kelly M. & Bernadette M. Tynan Edward G. Udry ’48 William J. ’59 & Marty Uebelher Hannah L. Urban ’09 Jan Urban John D. Urban ’69 Michael J. Urban Mark & Kate Urich Bart & Aimee F. Valls Stephanie Van Bogart Erik T. & Lisa H. Van Bramer Alex B. Vanicek ’06 Anthony B. Vanicek ’09 Stephanie Varga

Jaime A. & Ileana M. Vasquez Christina Vela William Veronda ’95 Anthony H. ’65 & Barbara Veto Kimberly R. Vieira ’09 J. Victor ’50 & Ann C. Vifquain Freddy R. & Maricarmen Vilanova Christian R. Villarruel ’09 Jerome & Patrice Vincent John P. & Jennifer P. Vitella Madonna Vogt VOICE Michael M. & Laura L. Wafer Braden Waller ’09 Richard & Carol H. Waller Kristina Walshauser Randy & Casey Warren Claude Diener & Judith H. Weaver Joseph D. & Karen Webster Leonard & Catherine C. Wegner Thomas J. ’60 & Jewel Wegs Ed & Betty Wegscheid Robert S. & Pauline M. Weichert Edward & Margaret Weideman Bill & Suzy Weimar Brad Weinig ’99 James & Mary Weis Dennis M. & Margaret M. Weisbrod James E. & Susan A. Welsch Howard L. & Gretchen L. West Michael S. West ’09 Charles Wheeler ’09 Sharon E. Wheeler Todd Whittemore Richard H. & Michelle M. Wiley Nicholas R. Willenbrock ’12 Marc & Colleen Willency William P. & Kathleen Willson Kris T. Wilson & Lora F. Cazier Meghan C. Winters ’09 Robert & Ellie Wise Neil A. & Kimberly E. Wiser Paul A. & Jennifer E. Wolpert Nicholas F. Woodward ’01 Peter Woolley ’09 David T. Wright ’11 Doug & Maureen Wulf Briana K. Young ’09 Alfred J. Zarlengo ’86 Nicholas F. Zasowski ’07 Alicia A. Ziegler Donald S. Ziska ’69 Andrew J. Zoellner ’09 Steve & Lisa Zukaitis Thomas M. Zulanas ’09

† Deceased Campaign totals include bequests and estate gifts from departed members of our community

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Alumni in the Arts

BY R . J . T U CH SCH E RE R ’ 0 1 , D IR E C T O R O F A LU MN I REL ATION S My fine motor skills, or lack thereof, never allowed me to be artistic in the traditional sense. And come to think of it I’m not very artistic in the nontraditional sense either. The alumni featured here, however, demonstrate a range of skills in a variety of different art forms—from the small stage to Hollywood, from traveling the world taking photos to playing post-apocalyptic honky-tonk country music. They represent just a few of the scores of Raider alums working in the arts. They took what Regis Jesuit taught them and brought it to the next level. Let me paint you a picture of what some of our alumni are doing in the arts…

Hollywood Hyatt Filmmaker Andrew Hyatt ’01 believes his storytelling was shaped by his elementary school days of sneaking into the basement late at night to watch marathons of The Twilight Zone and his obsession with comic books and 80s adventure films.

Hyatt’s journey to filmmaking began at Loyola Marymount University where he wrote, directed and produced a number of award-winning shorts. He has written projects for a number of high-profile producers including Graham King (Argo, The Departed, The Aviator), Lorenzo Di Bonaventura (Transformers, GI Joe), Steve McEveety (Passion of the Christ, Braveheart) and XYZ Films (The Raid). He’s also been a collaborator on creative material and crafted content for a variety of prominent individuals including adventurer Bear Grylls, Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia and Isaac Slade of The Fray.

Hyatt says, “I wonder if I’m alone in this or if it’s a common feeling amongst alumni, but to a certain degree I think I took RJHS for granted at the time I was there. I’m not sure I quite understood the privilege of what I was able to be a part of as those four years went by. It’s now only looking back after nearly 14 years (has it been that long?) that I can see the foundations that hold me up in my daily life were nearly entirely set by the academics and the community of RJHS.” Hyatt’s latest passion is producing content that is deeply personal, seeking to create material that delves deeper into the drama of the human condition—exploring good and evil, truth and beauty. Hyatt just finished post-production on Full of Grace, a feature film that explores the final days of Mary of Nazareth.

He is currently writing a feature on the Apostle Paul for Outside Da Box, a Chicago-based film company, and is also writing an intimate father/daughter drama set against the backdrop of Christ walking the earth. It is scheduled for production in fall 2015.

Hyatt (right) on set

“I knew at the time there was something different about being part of RJHS; you could simply look around at other high schools to see that clearly. From the involvement of parents and alumni, to the care and dedication of the teachers, staff and coaches, to the men I got to know over four years, there was something tangibly different. I enjoyed most things about it, but what it meant for my future self wasn’t very clear at all.

Most apparent to me now is just how much of my identity was formed and rooted in those four years. There was a discipline instilled in me, both through sports and academics. There was a sense of pride and brotherhood that I didn’t know was so uncommon. A self-belief that I could, in fact, achieve anything I set out to do. My parents played a massive role, but it was firmly imprinted in me at RJHS.” continued on page 30

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The Disappearing Quarterback Mike Boryla ’69 was a top high school prep quarterback, took four years of Latin and only dated St. Mary’s girls during the era when former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice was a student there. And wouldn’t you know it, Condi, now a political science professor at Stanford University, Mike’s college alma mater, used to shoot the breeze with the former Prom King.

These days, Mike is starring in the one-man show, The Disappearing Quarterback that tells the tale of walking away from the sport and teammates he loved. The show, written by the self-described, “long-haired hippie,” played at Denver’s Bug Theater this past January and is scheduled to play the Denver Performing Arts Center. It has received good reviews from the Philadelphia Inquirer and Denver Post.

Boryla went on to big things at Stanford and then made it to the NFL, quarterbacking for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1974-76. Then, well, he quit. Who cares about the million dollar paychecks if you can’t remember where you are and how you got there? Blanked with concussions, elbow draining and surgeries, Boryla decided to…disappear.

The play includes nine stories about his days at Stanford. “I was living in a van in Palo Alto in 1974 listening to Sugar Magnolia by the Grateful Dead…” Boryla also shares more than a dozen stories about his time with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Boryla sharing stories on stage

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Skinner adding some flair to her vehicle

Horrigan, I mean Bib, specializes in guitar and also works as a senior copywriter in Denver. Chris Johnston, a.k.a.

Buck, is a doctor who can be found running the ER at St. Anthony’s Hospital, as well as the drum kit for the band.

Eric Johnston, the younger of the Rustys, is a case manager at Catholic Charities Samaritan House and a case study on how to shred on guitar. And Ty “Gonzo” Breuer is the Director of Programs at the very successful Youth on Record non-profit, as well as director of the pedal steel guitar. The four came together, bought some western wear and formed one of the best local shows Denver has to offer. “All four of us being alums, there was a natural bond besides just being musicians. We met [at RJ]; we’ve stayed friends for over 15 years; and I think it shows in the way we play together,” Chris says, “There are always alums in our crowds which is a testament to the loyalty Regis Jesuit instills in all of us.” Just don’t get caught in one of their lies.

Say Cheese!

Born into a family of adventurers, Rebecca, “Becca” Skinner ’08 was raised in the Rocky Mountains. After graduating from Regis Jesuit, she set off to the high Laramie plains to attend the University of Wyoming where she studied social work, but retained a love wild spaces and exploring.

She remembers, “The education at RJHS was important in my career because it encouraged me to think outside of the box and encouraged lots of engagement with community service. Specifically, the Service Project opportunities during my senior year helped shaped my decision to study social work in college.”

Eventually, Skinner landed a grant from National Geographic to photograph and study communities in the aftermath of natural disasters, including post-tsunami Sumatra, Indonesia. That assignment sparked a 32,000 mile trip living out of her car capturing all along the way. Skinner has now settled in Bozeman, Mont. where she works as a freelance photographer in both conservation and the adventure industry.

Liar Country Bib Tucker & the Liars Club is a post-apocalyptic country band that’s dedicated to keeping the country music tradition alive. If you’re wondering what postapocalyptic country is, you’re not alone. According to band members Bib Tucker (Justin Horrigan ’01), Buck Rusty (Chris Johnston ’01), Huck Rusty (Eric Johnston ’05) and Gonzo (Ty Breuer ’01), it’s any type of country they want it to be. After all, “we’re the last darn country band on earth.” So expect every brand of country music, including outlaw, spaghetti western, standards, cowboy boots and bathing suits, western swing, honkytonk, hick hop and even ranchera at their shows.

The crazy members of Bib Tucker & the Liars Club: (L to R) Justin Horrigan ’01, Chris Johnston ’01, Eric Johnston ’05 and Ty Breuer ’01

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Class Notes 1960s Dennis Matthews, MD ’64 was named the 2014 recipient of the Gabriella E. Molnar, MD Pediatric PM&R (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) Lifetime Achievement Award. He is currently Fischahs Chair in Pediatric Rehabilitation and Medical Director of The Children’s Hospital Rehabilitation Center at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Denver.

Fr. Thomas M. Rochford, SJ ’64 will be returning to his alma mater, Regis Jesuit, this fall to help with Pastoral programs for both students and adults.

Stan Cuba ’66 wrote an illustrated history of the Denver Artists Guild in the first half of the 20th century and will be published this June by History Colorado, formerly known as the Colorado Historical Society.

Former quarterback of the Philadelphia Eagles, Mike Boryla ’69 has become a full-time playwright, and his one-man show, The Disappearing Quarterback, debuted in Colorado this past January.

Learn more about Boryla and his play at www.regisjesuit.com/ alumniinthenews.

Former vice president of Regional Strategy and Planning for Noble Energy, Dan Kelly ’77, returned to his alma mater to speak to a room full of RJ students about the energy industry. Dan was the fourth alum to speak in our Alumni Mentorship Series.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering from the Colorado School of Mines and has 30 years of drilling, reservoir and production operations experience.

1980s Gary Bomar ’87 is the proud owner of Gary Lee’s Motor Club and Grub in Denver. He graciously hosted an Alumni After Hours event at his restaurant which featured five different local breweries, including Zach Schmitz ’99 and Kyle O’Loughlin ’01 of Crazy Mountain Brewery and New Belgium, speaking on their history and portfolio and providing beer samplings.

Jeff ’80 and Heather Nemechek were awarded the John Francis Regis Outstanding Service Award at graduation this year. Jeff serves on the school’s Audit & Finance and Investment Committees.

The Class of 1969 presented former faculty member, Fr. Michael J. Tueth, SJ with a Jesuit Bust of himself that will be put on the Jesuit Wall of Fame in The Steele Center at Regis Jesuit.

1970s

The Nemecheks accepting their award at graduation

Steve Berthodlt ’74 won the Sixth Annual Raider Poker Tournament.

Fr. Tueth with his ceramic likeness

John ’74 and Susan Sheridan received the John Francis Regis Outstanding Service Award. John will complete his time as chair of the Board of Trustees for Regis Jesuit this summer.

1990s Five-time MLS Cup winner, Brian Mullan ’97, was named assistant coach of the Colorado Rapids and the club’s new community ambassador.

Chad Iske ’94 was named associate head coach of the Sacramento Kings.

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The Sheridans with Fr. Steele

Class Notes 2000s Sean Casper ’00 is currently a land supervisor for Noble Energy.

He joined Dan Kelly ’77 for the Alumni Mentorship Series on the energy industry.

Tim Miller ’00 was named communications director for presidential candidate Jeb Bush.

Peninsula Hotel Chef Eric David ’01 led a service event in Chicago for Regis Jesuit alumni at the Ronald McDonald House.

Nearly 20 alums prepared and served dinner to over 100 people at the home.

Mehry Eslaminia ’07 made her DCPA Theatre Company debut playing Kate in the world premiere of Appoggiatura. Former theatre critic for The Denver Post and now the DCPA’s senior arts journalist, John Moore ’81 profiled Eslaminia for Denver Centerstage. Read the profile and watch the video at www.regisjesuit.com/alumniinthenews.

Erik Kreutzer ’07 graduated from Vanderbilt University Law School in May and will work for Jones Day Law Firm in New York City.

Matt Magee ’07 was ordained to the diaconate this past March.

Current Regis Jesuit teacher Emily Glenn ’08 was named a National Science Teachers Association Fellow.

Joe McManus ’08 is currently with the special initiatives director at the Roosevelt Institute Campus Network, which was awarded the MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions.

Roger Returns

The RJ soccer star, Roger Espinoza ’05, is coming back to the United States to play in the MLS Chicago-area alums serving together

Ronny O’Dwyer, SJ ’01 was ordained a Jesuit priest on June 13 in New Orleans.

The Okee Dokee Brothers—Justin Lansing ’03 and Joe Mailander ’04—were nominated for yet another GRAMMY Award in the Best Children’s Album category.

Dr. Tyler Borg ’04 graduated in May from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio after completing his residency in periodontics. After three years in Texas, Tyler has moved back to Westminster, Colo. with his wife, Dr. Jenna Nicholson, who is a dentist as well. Tyler and Jenna are very excited to return home and start practicing dentistry in June.

By Colin Giardino ’18, RJ Media

The former Regis Jesuit soccer star returned to Major League Soccer this past January after playing two seasons with Wigan Athletic in England.

Espinoza also played in the 2012 London Olympics and two World Cups for his home country Honduras. Espinoza will rejoin Sporting Kansas City who drafted him eleventh overall in 2008, when Roger was just 20 years old. “I always knew I was going to come back; I just didn’t know when. This is the league I started in and I wanted to come back,” Espinoza said. Reflecting on his time playing soccer at Regis Jesuit, Espinoza said it had a huge impact on his career. “Being in soccer practice every day with my teammates and being in classrooms where the teachers give you a great education sets you up for the future.” Read the full article on RJ Media at www.regisjesuit.com/RogerEspinoza.

Photo Credit Nick Smith, Sporting KC. Used with permission.

Tyler Borg and wife Jenna Nicholson

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Class Notes 2010s Frank Kane ’10 graduated from Rockhurst University in December and was accepted into the Jesuit Novitiate where he will begin studies in August.

Ana Holland ’13, who was the fastest high school athlete in the country when she graduated from Regis Jesuit, transferred from the University of Virginal to CU. Clark Smith ’13 won the 500-yard freestyle during the NCAA men’s swimming championships.

Joey Ptasinski ’10 of Lafayette College helped lead the Leopards to a Patriot League Conference Championship.

Lauren Blumhardt ’11 will be serving in the Alum Service Corps at Arrupe Jesuit High School next year.

Franke Kane ‘10

Jordan Hatfield ’14, who owns the Regis Jesuit record in pole vault record clearing 16-0, is currently vaulting his way to the top on Duke University’s track and field team.

Hennessey Stuart ’14 earned an ACC Championship title in the 200 m backstroke with a school and conference recording-breaking time.

Stuart also earned AllACC honors and charted the second-fastest time in program history in the 100 m backstroke.

Stuart was named to the 2015 All-ACC Academic Team.

The Nashville rock band KOA featuring Conor Kelly ’11 and Chase Bader ’11 played in The Z Theatre on Thursday, May 7 as part of the Year of the Arts.

Emily Witt ’11 has been named a Rhodes Scholar and will study at Oxford next year. She also received the J.E. Wallace Sterling Award for Scholastic Achievement.

Katie Arora ’12 graduated from Saint Louis University last May. She was one of 18 graduating seniors honored with the SLU Spirit of the Billiken award.

Missy Franklin ’13 helped lead her Cal-Berkeley Bears team to a NCAA swimming championship this year ahead of turning pro in March. She will compete in Worlds this August in Russia.

GD Principal Gretchen Kessler with Emily Witt ‘11

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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.

Megan & Ryan Larson are enamored of daughter Caroline

Charlie shows early enthusiasm for his mom’s school

Grady Bauer getting his Glo-worm on

The Brown Family Four

Baby Boomlet

Honors and Awards

Charles Oliver was born November 16, 2014. He is the second child of Boys Division English teacher Jeni Rinner and her husband Jeremy Gates.

Ken Shaw, head boys basketball coach and Boys Division PE teacher, was inducted into the Colorado High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame on March 28, 2015. The 2014-15 season marked Shaw’s 40th year coaching basketball, the last eight years at Regis Jesuit.

Girls Division Spanish teacher, Megan Larson and her husband Ryan welcomed their first child, Caroline Grace, on February 26, 2015.

Miriam “Miri” Lucille Brown came into the world on February 27, 2015. She is the second child and daughter for Girls Division counselor Ginger Brown and her husband Nate.

On April 14, 2015, Boys Division Counseling chair, Dana Bauer, her husband Brandon and big sister Hayden welcomed Grady James to their family.

Head swim coach for both the boys and girls teams, Nick Frasersmith was named CHSAA’s Girls 5A Swim Coach of the Year and Kim Hagger was named Diving Coach of the Year at the girls State swim meet in February.

Emily Glenn ’08, Girls Division Science teacher, was named a fellow to the National Science Teachers Association (NTSA) New Science Teacher Academy. She is one of only four teachers chosen for this honor in Colorado and the only one from a Catholic school.

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Where Are They Now?

Ralph Taylor – Still Standing 50 Years Strong

B Y B E N S T E YA E R T ’ 1 6 , R J ME D IA

The day is early, and the weather reflects it. A cool winter morning at Regis Jesuit High School witnesses the arrival of Mr. Ralph Taylor, a teacher who has seen it all in his 50 years at the school.

He steps out of his Mazda 3, takes note of the cool breeze, enjoys it for a brief moment, then heads inside, eager to start the week.

These days, Taylor co-teaches a highly-coveted American Studies course, along with various junior and senior English courses. However, since 1965 Taylor has taught a variety of subjects including Latin and theology. “When you work at an institution for as long as I have you begin to become a Jack-ofall-Trades,” he says.

Despite his many commitments to the educational program at Regis Jesuit, Taylor has also been an integral part of the Regis Jesuit athletics program. He has been the announcer for home Regis Jesuit football and basketball games for the past 30 years. For a role he takes just as seriously as his teaching, Taylor spends significant time before each game preparing for his play-calling.

Taylor in the 1964 yearbook

There are plenty of reasons that explain why teachers devote their livelihoods to the education of future generations, but for Taylor it is seeing the students make the connections between the knowledge they bring with them and the concepts that he shares with them. Taylor believes that he learns just as much as the students. “It teaches your own mind a lot; there are all kinds of people with professions that haven’t read anything outside of their professions,” Taylor says.

The discovery of the countless mysteries in the world of how things work is the ultimate question Taylor aims to enlighten his students about. “If I take a lead pencil and it has a lot of carbon, some nitrogen and some other elements, what this pencil can do is make marks on a surface. Now those same elements, they are in you and me, but in you and me, that same pencil can hope and dream and write poetry,” he says.

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Taylor has been asked countless times why he still teaches at Regis Jesuit he simply responds... “You always want to be where you are.”

EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was originally published in the April 2015 issue of Ignite, an award-winning student publication of the RJ Media program.

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Teaching then

Teaching now

Take a Virtual Tour of Regis Jesuit’s Roots with Mr. Taylor!

Join Ralph as he leads current students on a tour of Main Hall (a.k.a. “The Pink Palace” and “The Rock”) and Claver Hall (“The New Building”) at Regis University as part of RJ Media’s RJ Generations project. While there, you can also check out profiles on Guy Gibbs ’47, Charlie Saulino, Phil Steele, SJ ’66, Bob Sullivan, SJ ’54. www.regisjesuit.com/rjgenerations.

Taylor’s 2015 yearbook photo

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Raider Journeys

A recurring feature in The Raider, where we share photos from members of the globetrotting community of Regis Jesuit.

Ibrahim Ba ’18 getting their zombie on for the RJ Halloween football game

Reed ’13, Logan ’15, Donovan ’15, Ross and Susan Ronan in Howth, Ireland

Dr. Richard Kemme ’48 with grads of the Orthopaedic Clinical Officers Training Program in Malawi Africa

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Lauren Treese-Ellebracht showing her school spirit in Indonesia over Spring Break

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Jenny Evans ’12 (left) makes a Spring Break visit to Prague where classmate Danielle Craven ’12 was studying abroad

Future Raider Matthew Baer, Hunter Sherrard ’18, Michael Baer ’17 pose after golfing in Tucson over Spring Break

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.

In Memoriam ALUMNI

Listed in ascending order by year of graduation

James C. Powers ’38, father of Mike Powers ’62 William Bastien ’39, brother of Charles ’54 and father of William Bastien ’78 John “Jack” Fleming Kelly ’43 Paul Burns ’47, brother of Robert Burns ’43 Jerome L. Bechter ’46, father of Don Bechter ’80 William F. Owens ’48 Ronald R. Himstreet ’50, father of Joseph Himstreet ’83 Robert J. Scavo ’50 William Faddis ’52 Rev. James V. Veltrie, SJ ’52 James Dillon ’54, brother of John† ’58 and father of Jamie ’82 Dillon James W Creamer ’56 Peter J. McLaughlin ’57 Fr. William Paul “Bill” Kottenstette ’59 John D. Steinbruner ’59 Rev. John J. Grabrian ’62 Rev. Lawrence B. Kaiser ’65, brother of Ken ’69 and Jon ’75 Kaiser Robert W. Parlett ’66 Gary Brachle ’68 Michael D. Fisher ’78 Thomas Michael Bendel ’80, brother of Sean Bendel ’78 Ephrain Silas Valdez ’86 Justin Strobach ’98 William “Billy” Meckling ’11 brother of Peter ’11 and Megan Mary ’14 Meckling FAMILY & FRIENDS

Listed alphabetically by last name Molly Aberle, sister of Emily Aberle ’15 Judith A. Austin, wife of longtime RJ teacher Bob Austin† and mother of Shaun Austin ’80 Fr. Jack Bergin, SJ, former RJ teacher Kris Burns, wife of Dan Burns ’77 Sue Garnett, mother of William Garnett ’78 Mary L. Gauthier, mother of Matthew ’79 and Mark ’82 Gauthier Robert R. Graft III, husband of Mary Kay Graft, former assistant to the Boys Division Dean, and father of Rob Graft IV ’00 Stuart Jenkins, father of Alex ’11, Kristen ’09 and Spencer, Jr. ’07 Jenkins Debra Johnson, wife of Charles Johnson ’58 Jacqueline Levitch, mother of Colin Levitch ’09 Kathleen O’Hanlon La Brash, sister of Simon Peter O’Hanlon ’65 Robert McPhee, father of RJ teacher and coach, Bob McPhee Leona Marie Morgan Fly, mother of Vicki Dix, former BD counselor

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

Sherman R. Miller IV, husband of Trustee Mary Sullivan and father of Buzz ’10 and Ralsey Miller Lucille Iacino Scheitler, mother of Frank ’78 and Eric ’79 Scheitler John Schlager, father of Dylan Schlager’14 Eleanor Schraeder, mother of Richard ’65 and Gary ’70 Schraeder Joan Selner, mother of Daniel ’81 and Peter ’84 Selner Keith Eleese Wadkins-Guererro, mother of Allison Roberts, GD Assistant Principal Anne Weckbaugh, mother of Walter Weckbaug ’62

We have also been informed recently of the deaths of the following alumni and extend our sympathies and prayers to their loved ones.

John F. Merkl ’34 Frank M. Scherer ’34 Rev. Omer V. Foxhaven ’36 Thomas J. Klausner ’37 William J Crowley ’40 James T. Reilly ’42 Gerald McCarthy ’45 Jerry Coursey ’46 Ray Dillon ’49 Joseph Lampert ’50 Patrick Scheer ’50 Rev. J. Patrick Walsh, SJ ’50 John “Jack” Carragher ’51 William J. Kempker ’51 Charles “Tom” Bastien ’54, brother of William Bastien ’39 and father of Matthew Bastien ’82 Frank P. Herigstad ’54 Paul J. Harrison ’55 Henry Bonavida ’57 John Deprimo ’58 Greg Hodge ’69 Michael F. Boden ’76 Rick Taddonio ’76 Thomas S. Dwyer ’86 Kory Perigo ’90

† Also deceased The names recorded in this section represent those made known to us between October 24, 2014 and May 14, 2015. Any passings after that date will be listed in the winter 2015 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, siblings or children. 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 Saturday, July 18

Raiders Reunion 2015

Tuesday, August 18

First Day of Classes

Saturday, August 22

26th Annual Pig Roast at the Jesuit Residence

Friday, September 4

Mass of the Holy Spirit

Wednesday, September 9

11th Annual Fall Classic Golf Tournament at Sanctuary

Saturday, September 12

4th Annual RJ Day for Others All-community Day of Service

Friday, October 2

Together for Tradition: Alumni Homecoming BBQ and Football Game

Saturday, October 3

RJ Demps ’09 Memorial 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament

Sunday, October 25

Admissions Open House

Friday, November 6

Remembrance Mass

November 6-8 and 13-15

RJHS Theatre presents How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

Sunday, November 22

Grandparents Day

Saturday, December 5

Class of 2019 Entrance Exam

December TBA

Regis Jesuit vs. Mullen Basketball Games

December TBA

Red & White Christmas: Raiders Reunion for the Classes of 2010

Thursday, December 24

Young Alumni Christmas Eve Mass at Our Lady of Loreto

Final 02.28.10

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

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

All events are held at the school unless otherwise noted.

FOR MORE INFORMATION www.regisjesuit.com 303.269.8000 Boys Division 303.269.8100 Girls Division 303.269.8047 Alumni Office

ARE YOUR ESTATE PLANS UP TO DATE? Summer is a great time to review your estate plan to ensure that everything is in order.

Visit www.regisjesuit.com/plannedgiving for information on wills, trusts, powers of attorney and a glossary of estate planning terms. Leave your legacy at Regis Jesuit.