Salpointe Today 2023

Another Banner Year!

I want to thank the faculty and wonderful staff at Salpointe Catholic High School for giving me the tools and confidence to know that I will succeed in the years to come.

– TYLER GARLEJ

Not only has Salpointe prepared me academically for the journey that is college, but has also given me the tools, attitude and mindset to overcome any challenge I face in life.

Attending Salpointe was a life changing experience for me.

Salpointe was the pinnacle journey of my life that gave me the greatest memories and adventures that I’ll never forget! It is an honor to be a Lancer!

Salpointe had a very caring community for its students. It gave me a place to feel comfortable with my teachers and other staff and taught me how to reach out when I was in need of help.

Attending Salpointe has profoundly shaped who I am today. It has instilled me with values of compassion, integrity and leadership. The school’s faithbased learning has helped me grow not only academically but spiritually! I am a proud Lancer wishing the best to all future Lancers!

– INES SELDNER ’23

– SEVILLA SMITH ’23

– NIYONKURU JONAS ’23

– CAMILA SOTO ’23

– DONGGEON “LUCAS” LEE ’23

’23

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Mr. Pat P. Lopez III Chair

Ms. Tracy Cracchiolo Vice Chair

Dr. Dynse Crunkleton

Mr. Mark DeBenedetti

Ms. Linda Mason Gutierrez

V. Rev. William J. Harry, O.Carm

Rev. Paul Henson, O.Carm.

Mr. Joseph T. Higgins

Mr. Robert Huber

Ms. Amy Huether

Dr. Philip Lacovara

Ms. Ardemis Martin

Mr. Omar Mireles

Mr. Rafael Meza

Ms. Kimberly Romo-Burgle

Mr. Michael A. Slania

Mr. David Smallhouse

Mr. Patrick Sniezek

Rev. Glenn Snow, O.Carm.

Ms. Kay Sullivan

Ms. Patricia A. Taylor

Mr. Tom Toole

Mr. Neal Weitman

Dr. Kevin Boesen

SCEF Representative

SALPOINTE ADMINISTRATION

Ms. Kay Sullivan President

Ms. Ardemis Martin Principal

Mr. Ernie Duarte

Chief Operations and Financial Officer

Dr. Chris Loya ’89

Assistant Principal for Academics

Mr. Keith Shinaberry

Assistant Principal for Student Services

Mr. Mike Urbanski ’66

Assistant Principal for Wellness and Counseling

Mr. Chris Barry ’02

Director of Information Technology

Mr. Phillip Becker

Director of Campus Ministry

Ms. Michelle Culver

Director of Finance

Mr. Michael Fisher

Director of Admission

Mr. Phil Gruensfelder

Director of Athletics

Ms. Jennifer Harris

Director of Advancement

Ms. Clare Lechuga ’00

Director of Student Activities

Ms. Lee Mathias

Director of Human Resources

ADVANCEMENT TEAM

Ms. Jennifer Harris

Director of Advancement

Ms. Tara Barry

Marketing & Communications Manager

Ms. Denise Brice

Database Coordinator through May 2023

Mr. Jim Flannery

Legacy Coordinator

Ms. Linda Kirkpatrick

Executive Assistant to the President and Gift Processor

Mr. Tim Lavoie

Database Coordinator starting June 2023

Mr. Joseph Luevano

Manager of Alumni Relations, Special Events and Annual Fund

Ms. Theresa Marquart ’86

Manager of Parent Relations, Special Events and Planned Giving

A Letter from the President

Dear Salpointe Lancers, Salpointe Catholic is proud to be a Carmelite school and we honor this legacy by giving gratitude to the men and women who breathe life into our sacred mission. We would not be the school we are today without the dedication of our faculty and staff, the commitment of our boards and committees, the confidence of parents who entrust Salpointe with the education of their children, and the generosity of our donors. As we build the next chapter of Salpointe’s story, we recognize that our narrative is most powerful when Lancers come together as one community to celebrate our traditions, our faith and our vision for tomorrow.

We started the year with a most unexpected and unwelcome arson fire on July 17 that destroyed our venerable 700 English wing. Finally able to put two years of the Covid pandemic behind us, we were poised for a year of normalcy. We did not get it. Instead, we had to find a way to start school under less than perfect circumstances. We rallied, installed modular classrooms and moved forward as best we could.

After several listening sessions with faculty, staff, boards and committees, we decided to turn this adversity into opportunity. We would rebuild for the future, not the past. Working with Rick Huch and Seaver Franks Architects, who designed our Sayre Stevens Student Center and Stearns Center for the Arts, we developed a plan to construct eleven classrooms and the Center for Wellness, further defining our commitment to holistic education as we develop the whole child. Now, the plans are completed, the permits are ready and the fundraising is a success. Thanks to the generosity of many donors who believe in the mission and vision of Salpointe, we have raised $4.25M. Unfortunately, our insurance carrier since 1996, Christian Brothers Services, has not shown a willingness to provide a just and reasonable settlement. We are not able to demolish the destroyed structure and move forward with our “Rise Above” construction until we come to a resolution with the insurance company, hopefully sooner than later.

Nonetheless, Salpointe continues to lead as a high school of distinction. The school is nationally accredited by Western Catholic Education Association, internationally accredited by Cognia and our Cracchiolo Family STEM Center is nationally accredited by STEM.org. We offer college prep, honors, and 21 Advanced Placement courses as well as dual credit with the University of Arizona and Seton Hill University. Salpointe continues in our mission to educate the whole child: spiritual, intellectual, artistic, physical, emotional, social and environmental. It truly was a banner year of excellence in all areas, including Humanities, athletics, fine and performing arts and STEM. Salpointe is a Catholic school, in every class, every activity and every moment. Our shared faith guides the way we care for ourselves, each other and our world. Our Lancers live the Carmelite spirit of prayer, service and community day in and day out. They participate in countless Masses, Theology classes, Days of Recollection, Kairos retreats and they serve our community with thousands of volunteer hours. We are proud that our Lancers are steeped in our faith and that it guides their lives.

Congratulations are in order for the 291 graduates of the class of 2023. The members of this class have been accepted to over 200 colleges and universities across America and the world. In addition to Arizona’s fine universities, members of this class were offered acceptance to prestigious universities such as Fordham, NYU, Johns Hopkins, Notre Dame, Marquette, Carnegie Mellon, Purdue, Penn State and Boston College, to name just a few. The members of this class earned a record $25.5M in merit academic scholarships. Forty-three students are Salpointe Scholars with grade point averages of 4.0 or higher. The strength, determination and resolve of this class are admirable. Facing unprecedented challenges coping with a pandemic during their high school adventure and facing more adversity as a result of the fire, they demonstrated tenacity, resilience and enthusiasm as they made adjustments and moved forward, embracing all of the once-in-a-lifetime signature events that mark the high school years here at Salpointe.

The Carmelite Order and Salpointe’s leadership are grateful to our highly engaged Board of Directors who guide the school to fulfill its mission. Under the able leadership of Chairman Pat P. Lopez, Jr.,’74, the members of the Board of Directors, the Academic, Advancement, Athletic, Facilities, Finance, Governance, Investment and Strategic Planning committees provide invaluable oversight to all areas of the school.

Finally, we extend gratitude to the Salpointe Catholic Education Foundation board, led this year by Dr. Kevin Boesen, and the Salpointe Parent Association board, led by Virkine Valenzuela Weitman ’90, for serving the needs of the Lancers. The SCEF works to maintain excellence in education and SPA builds community by hosting welcoming events for our Lancer students, parents, past parents and alumni. We are grateful for their unfailing support!

It is always a great day to be a Lancer and we invite you to join in our pride! You, our Lancer family, are an integral part of Salpointe’s past, present and future.

Gratefully,

Kay Sullivan, President

A Letter from the Board Chair

Hi, Lancers!

I want to start by thanking all of you for your support and caring for Salpointe Catholic High School. We all know how critical Salpointe’s mission is to the lifelong success of the students we serve. Your caring dedication to the Salpointe community and students is greatly appreciated.

I know how much all of you care because of your unsolicited support last summer when we learned that the wing at the southeast corner of the campus was destroyed by a senseless arson fire. Many of you offered to help even before we asked for help or knew how we would rebuild or what it would cost. Thank you!

We can now tell you that, because of your generosity, and the leadership of our exceptional staff, the tragedy has been turned into an opportunity. We will be replacing the destroyed one story building with a new elegant two-story structure. This two-story building will allow Salpointe to accommodate all its teaching faculty and allow Salpointe to add a wellness program focused on the physical and mental health of our students.

I was shocked when I learned of the arson, but delighted when I heard of the new plan and your response. The generosity of Salpointe’s many supporters and the creativity of Salpointe’s leadership and staff has caused me to see this tragedy as a blessing. Thank you for your continued support of, and prayers for, Salpointe.

Sincerely,

Pat Lopez, Class of ’74 and Chairman of the Board of Directors

A Letter from the Principal

Dear Students, Staff, Parents and Community Members, Thank you for welcoming me and my family into the Salpointe community and for the opportunity to go on this incredible journey with you. This past academic year has been filled with remarkable accomplishments, notable challenges and countless memorable moments.

With the fire just two weeks after starting my Salpointe journey, I had the opportunity to see our community at its best. The love and generosity that was shown to our school still warms my heart. I knew immediately that becoming a Lancer was a gift from God. Gifts from God continued to show up early on as I watched teachers, displaced by the fire, cross campus from one end to the other to eat lunch together. Our English teachers became the best of friends with Theology, science and history teachers.

Our school recognizes the importance of mental health and well-being. We implemented a wellness program, hosted guest speakers on mental health awareness and facilitated a variety of programs to help our students through this amazing and difficult time in their lives. As we look towards next year with our new schedule, we will be able to expand this initiative through community periods and an increase in differentiated and engaging offerings.

As we continue to close the COVID learning gaps through intervention, we commit to raising the bar for our students. The academic rigor at Salpointe remains steadfast as we prepare our students for college and beyond.

The Class of 2023 celebrated their graduation, marking a milestone in their educational journey. We saw an increase in academic scholarships this year, showcasing the dedication and hard work of our students. We increased the number of AP courses and showed improvement in our PSAT scores. Our STEM department continued to shine with their participation in Racing the Sun, and our STEM Director, Cecilia Gossler, was awarded the University of Arizona’s Systems & Industrial Engineering Department’s Alumna of the Year.

I want to express my sincere gratitude to the students, parents, staff and community members for their unwavering support and commitment to our school. Together, we have achieved remarkable milestones, faced challenges head-on and continued to nurture our vibrant learning environment. I am immensely proud to be part of this exceptional school community.

With sincere appreciation,

Mrs. Ardemis Martin, Proud Principal

The Carmelite Charism: A Desire for God in the World

For over 800 years, the Carmelites throughout the world have strived to share their charism with people from various cultures and backgrounds— all seeking guidance as they journey to perfect union with the Beloved. Faith and reason play a crucial role in seeking God; likewise, spirituality and religion illuminate the way to perfect union with our Beloved. For the Carmelites, our spirituality is founded on three pillars: Prayer, Community and Service.

Prayer is how the Carmelites relate to God, both as individuals and as a community. Through prayer we become open to God who gradually transforms us through the events of our lives. This process of transformation allows us to sustain authentic relationships; it makes us willing and eager to serve, as well as capable of compassion and solidarity. Prayer is practiced throughout the day at Salpointe, grounding and inspiring our students.

Our Carmelite charism cannot be lived completely without the people of God. We call this pillar community. As Carmelites, we gather to pray and celebrate the Eucharist during all-school Masses. We also share this community aspect at Salpointe through Kairos retreats and Days of Recollection.

As Carmelites, we also understand that not all people have the same opportunities to excel in life. This leads me to the third and final pillar— service. Our faith in God is not only to seek the Beloved by ourselves, but also through the less fortunate in our community. During their four years at Salpointe, our students are required to complete forty hours of service. Some students volunteer to help during our monthly school Masses as sacristans or Extraordinary Ministers of the Holy Communion. Students also volunteer at a wide variety of local non-profits such as Kino Border Initiative, Habitat for Humanity, Ronald McDonald House and more.

In summary, Salpointe is a place where we strive to live out our faith in God, by the community we form and by the service we provide to each other. It is through these three pillars, faith, community and service, that we guide our lives to seek the Beloved, God the Creator, God the Son and Savior. r, and God the Holy Spirit.

Father Edgar E. López, O.Carm., originally from Guatemala, raised in North Hollywood, CA, joined the Carmelite Order in 2003, Ordained a Carmelite on May 11, 2013. He has a Masters Degree in Divinity and Marriage and Family Therapy from Fuller Theological Union in Pasadena, CA. He has been part-time school chaplain and teacher at Salpointe since 2022. He is also a part-time family therapist at Catholic Community Services in Tucson. He resides at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Monastery and Priory in Tucson, AZ.

Stearns Center for the Arts

TheaterLancer Thespians entertained record crowds with performances that included Death by Design, Legally Blonde, Rememberin’ Stuff and The Rootin’ Tootin’ Tale of Little Red Riding Boots. Salpointe continued our collaboration with the Literacy Connects Stories that Soar High! program and performed original stories written by students from St. Joseph Catholic School.

Lancers brought home numerous accolades including 35 Superior acting, musical and tech awards in state and regional competitions, All-State Superior ranking and Gold Honor Troupe Award for the 24th year in a row! Salpointe was also awarded this year’s Governor’s Proclamation, given to one high school theater program in Arizona that goes above and beyond to provide exceptional theater to its community.

Six students were selected to compete in the Montes, 23 students were inducted into the International Thespian Society, three students were awarded Honor Thespian, three students were awarded National Thespian and one student was awarded International Thespian. This summer, 21 students will be attending the Nationals competition at Indiana University.

(Pictured Above L-R) Sadie Maddox ’26, Vincent Trapp ’24, Samia Posadas ’26, Gavin Evanson ’25. Samia Posadas ’26 won the Southwestern Regional Competition for the National High School Musical Theater Awards. She qualified to train and compete with the best musical theater students in the country in New York City and was a finalist at the Jimmy Awards!

(Right) Gavin Evanson ’25 and Chloe Harris ’25

2D Art

Students exhibited 300 artworks as part of fall and spring exhibitions in the Stevens Gallery. Four students were invited to exhibit in the Valdez Main Library and two students in the UA Museum of Art. Sarah Oschmann ’23 won a UA tuition scholarship as a prize for the Outstanding Emerging Artist Award.

3D Art

All students from the 3D art classes exhibited sculptures in the fall and spring exhibitions in the Stevens Gallery. Five 3D art students were invited to exhibit at the 28th Annual High School Art Invitational. E’lyanha Valenzuela ’25 was awarded Best Sculpture for her huge fantasy octopus!

Photography

“Pieces of Me” photography project for the spring fine arts festival by Jayden Escalante ’23.

“Seeing Double” advanced photo project by JW Hermann ’23 for the winter fine arts festival, where students used both reflections and double exposures.

The photography class received a grant from the Salpointe Catholic Education Foundation and were able to purchase a complete portrait studio. Students shown here with Principal Ardemis Martin.

Juniors and seniors from Advanced and AP 2D Art showing off their spring art projects.

E’lyanha Valenzuela ’25 with her award winning octopus.

Chloe Cotroneo ’25: Skull Enya Illegems ’24: Seaweed Woman

Lahire Molina ’25: Turtle with Treehouse

Choir

This year the Salpointe Concert Choir returned to the Arizona ACDA festival in Gilbert for the first time in four years. Their performance earned an excellent rating and numerous compliments from the adjudicators of the festival. Members of the choir also took home two excellent ratings in the Southern Arizona district solo and ensemble competition in January, in addition to the program’s commitment to providing varied and challenging concerts and community outreach.

Instrumental Music

The Lancer Marching Band performed their show, Amor, at numerous football games and at four marching band competitions. The Maroon & Gold Jazz Band performed a Christmas concert at La Encantada, inviting several string orchestra members to join in and entertain. The Jazz Band wowed attendees with their set to open the spring fine arts festival. The String Orchestra performed magically at the Lady Lancer Brunch and Blessing and at the spring fine arts festival highlighting a diverse repertoire and increased sophistication. The spring fine arts festival debuted a new Percussion Ensemble that grew out of the growing drumline and percussion class. This year-end festival was also the debut of a symphonic composition by the director, Jim Howell, entitled La Cienega. The six minute piece, arranged by Mr. Howell and Bryce Rosen ’24, was influenced by local Tucson flavors including mariachi strings and trumpets.

Stevens Gallery Schedule 2023-2024

Narratives will present the variety of ways that 20 regionally known artists explore personal and cultural experiences in their lives and artwork. This exhibition will have two parts, showing works in painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, installation and multimedia.

Part 1 Reception: Saturday, 9/23/23; 6-8pm

Part 2 Reception: Saturday, 2/3/24; 6-8pm

Student Fine Arts Festivals , held at the end of every semester, showcase the artwork of all Visual Arts students (2D and 3D Art & Design), Advanced Photography, the performances of Instrumental and Band musicians, and the voices of Choir. The festivals are a wonderful opportunity to appreciate and celebrate our creative and artistic Lancers.

Winter Fine Arts Festival: Thursday, 12/07/23; 5:30-7:30pm

Spring Fine Arts Festival: Wednesday, 5/1/24; 5:30-7:30pm

Any questions, please contact Betina Fink, Stevens Gallery Manager and 2D Art Instructor: bfink@salpointe.org

Salpointe Choir performing at all school Mass.

Salpointe String Orchestra performing at the spring fine arts festival.

STEM Key Moments

Racing the Sun

Salpointe’s team won two awards in April for their Legacy Cart and Ms. Gossler was selected as the Coach of the Year!

STEM Showcase

The theme for this year’s STEM Showcase was “The Future of Transportation” with projects including Heart Rate Detection to Prevent Devastation, Self-Driving Car, Ground Proximity Sensor and Solar E-Bike Charging Station.

Cecilia Gossler award from UA

Ms. Gossler, STEM Center Director and Engineering Teacher, was honored as the University of Arizona’s Systems & Industrial Engineering Department’s Alumna of the Year.

First-ever Laudato Si’ Recycle Drive

Salpointe’s Laudato Si’ committee hosted their firstever recycle drive, where they collected e-waste (cables, computers, phones), batteries and paint.

Solar Oven Throwdown

Seniors in Salpointe’s Engineering 102 class attended the Solar Oven Throwdown at the U of A, working with over 300 college engineering students. Engineering 102 is a dual credit engineering course offered at Salpointe in partnership with the U of A.

Kairos Kairos Kairos

Salpointe held seven Kairos retreats this year: 285, 286, 287, 288, 289, 290 and 291. This longstanding, God-centered, four-day retreat focuses on spirituality and selflessness while stressing the importance of being kind and loving one another.

KAIROS 287

KAIROS 286

KAIROS 290

KAIROS 291

KAIROS 288

KAIROS 289

KAIROS 285

Class of 2023 College Decisions and Statistics

Graduates plan to attend institutions of higher learning here in Arizona and across the country and abroad.

The 290 graduating seniors submitted a total of 1021 college applications, with 60% of applications going to institutions outside of Arizona.

National African American Scholar

Sevilla Smith

National Hispanic Scholars

Cruz Cordova

Rodrigo De Leon Bran

Felipe Garcia

Gabriella Monge

Charles Peterson

Elena Sofia Pina-Loucks

Aiyana Valencia

Military

Students were admitted to 203 institutions. 13% of those acceptances were to Catholic colleges. 12% were admitted to honors programs.

Salpointe Scholars

Lancers were offered $25.5M in merit aid over four years; 80% of seniors were offered merit scholarships.

43 seniors maintained a cumulative GPA of 4.0 or higher after seven semesters.

Katie Bowsher

Bella Caldwell

Luke Cambell

Cruz Cordova

Mason Davis

Natalie DeSilva

Maddy Evans

Dean Favre

Julia Ganem

Aubrie Gibson

Dailan Goodman

Jaxson Greene

Gavin Haldorsen

Allie Hayes

Erin Javier

Niyonkuro Jonas

Akyra Kay

Ashley Kirkpatrick

Bella Ladin

Ricarda Lanis

Amy Lee

Gianna Mares

Bria Medina

Brendan Meixner

Logan Meza

Gabriella Monge

Riley Murphy

Lauen Phillips

Michael Pisani

Minda Prideaux

Aaliyah Robles

Mike Roth

Sevilla Marie Smith

Cami Soto

Joe Starr

Charlie Stemple

Michael Urbanski

Ana Silvia Valencia-Davila

Elijah Villa

Maya Vinayak

Ali Watson Andersen White

Kylie Wild

Please keep in your prayers our Class of 2023 graduates, especially those who will be serving in the military:

Lillian Martinez-Ross, University of Arizona, Army ROTC

Analucia Navarro, United States Air Force

Martin Navarro, United States Air Force

Jesse Stanford, United States Navy

Logan Wysong, United States Navy

Carmelite Medal Winners

The Carmelite Medal identifies one male and one female student from the senior class who best exemplify the true meaning of a Salpointe Catholic education. These honored students consistently demonstrate the Carmelite charism of prayer, community and service.

The winners of the Carmelite Medal, Salpointe’s most prestigious award, are presented with individual medals and have their names engraved on a permanent plaque which is displayed on campus.

Our female winner is a young woman who has truly made the most of her Salpointe education. She has been involved in a wide variety of activities that demonstrate her creativity, leadership and concern for others. She is an amazing artist who has become an expert at using technology to create wonderful works of art. She is a quiet but powerful servant leader who inspires others to do their best. Even though a self-proclaimed introvert, she has stretched herself by being a STUCO and NHS officer and taking on speaking roles at school events. She does it all with perseverance, kindness and a commitment to always do her best. She consistently demonstrates the life skills of resilience and compassion for others and is recognized by her peers, teachers and counselors as someone who truly makes a difference. Our 2023 female Carmelite Medal winner is Sevilla Smith .

Our male winner exemplifies true servant leadership and a passion for making a difference. He has been a formidable presence not just within our school community but also in the larger city and state community. His desire to be a civil servant has led him to do extensive volunteer work in election campaigns, and he has been a part of the Tucson community dialogue about Laudato Si. He is an officer with the Governor’s Youth Commission which has focused on addressing mental health issues among young people. He has dedicated himself to our Campus Ministry program - most notably as a member of our liturgy committee and as a Kairos leader. It is clear that this young man lives the Carmelite values of prayer, community and service every day. Our 2023 male Carmelite Medal winner is Felipe Garcia

Class of 1953 celebrates their 70th Anniversary

Pat Taylor represented the Class of 1953 at graduation this year as we celebrated the 70th anniversary of the first graduating class of Salpointe. The Class of 1953 is responsible for so many of Salpointe’s long standing traditions: they selected the Lancer mascot, the maroon and gold colors and the school banner. They named the yearbook “Horizons” and the newspaper “Crusader.” Pat was among many leaders in this class and she continues to lead today by serving on the Salpointe Board of Directors since 2005. She was inducted to the 2003 inaugural class of the Salpointe Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame. Named Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Woman of the Year, Pat is a former top level executive at Raytheon. Salpointe was delighted to honor Pat and the Class of 1953!

Pat Lopez, Pat Taylor, Phil Lacovara and Kay Sullivan

Class of 2023 College Acceptances

Salpointe Catholic High School is proud to announce that students in the Class of 2023 have been admitted to over 201 colleges, universities, schools and military branches. The graduating class was offered merit scholarships totaling $25M over four years. The class also boasts 43 Salpointe Scholars who maintained a 4.0 GPA during their first seven semesters as Lancers.

Abilene Christian University

Adams State University

Arizona Christian University

Arizona State University

Arizona State University, Honors College

Auburn University

Austin Community College

Baldwin Wallace University

Baylor University

Bellarmine University+

Belmont University

Beloit College

Benedictine College+

Benedictine University, Mesa+

Bethany College

Boston College+

Bringham Young University

Bryant University

California Lutheran University

California Polytechnic State University

California State University- Sacramento

California State University-Dominguez Hills

California State University-Fullerton

California State University-Long Beach

California State University-Los Angeles

California State University-Monterey Bay

California State University-San Marcos

Campbell University

Carnegie Mellon University

Carthage College

Case Western Reserve University

Catholic University of America+

Central College

Central Michigan University

Chapman University

Claremont McKenna College

Clarke University

Clemson University

Coconino Community College

College of Charleston

Colorado School of Mines

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Colorado State University-Pueblo

Concordia College at Moorhead

Concordia University-Wisconsin

Corban University

Creighton University+

Dakota State University

Dakota Wesleyan University

DePaul University+

Doane University

Dominican University, New York

Drake University

Drexel University

Elmhurst University

École hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL)

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University

Emory University

Florida Institute of Technology

Florida State University

Fordham University+

Fort Lewis College

Gateway Community College

George Washington University

Gonzaga University+

Gordon College

Grand Canyon University

Gustavus Adolphus College

Hamline University

Hastings College

Hawaii Pacific University

Hendrix College

Huntingdon College

Illinois College

Indiana University, Bloomington

Instituto Tecnologico de Monterrey, Guadalajara

Johns Hopkins University

Johnson & Wales University

Kalamazoo College

Kentucky State University

Knox College

Lake Forest College

Les Roches Global Hospitality Management

Lewis & Clark College

Life University

Louisiana State University

Loyola Marymount University+

Loyola University Chicago+

Loyola University New Orleans+

Madonna University+

Malone University

Manor College+

Marquette University+

Marymount Manhattan College

McPherson College

Mercyhurst University+

Merrimack College

Michigan State University

Minot State University

Mississippi State University

Montana State University

Mount Saint Mary’s University+

Nebraska Wesleyan University

New Mexico State University

New York Institute of Technology

New York University

Nicholls State University

North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Northeastern University

Northern Arizona University

Northern Arizona University, Honors College

Northwest Nazarene University

Oklahoma City University

Oregon Institute of Technology

Oregon State University

Ottawa University-Phoenix

Palm Beach Atlantic University

Pennsylvania State University

Pepperdine University

Pima Community College

Pima Medical Institute

Point Loma Nazarene University

Portland State University

Purdue University

Regis University+

Richmond, The American International University in London

Ripon College

Sacred Heart University+

Saint Francis University+

Saint Louis University+

Saint Norbert College+

Salve Regina University+

San Diego State University

San Francisco State University

Santa Clara University+

Savannah College of Art & Design

Seattle University+

Seton Hall University+

Southern Methodist University

Southern Utah University

Springfield College

Stevens Institute of Technology

Syracuse University

Texas Christian University

Texas Tech University

The New School

University of Alabama

University of Alaska Anchorage

University of Arizona

University of Arizona, Honors College

University of California-Davis

University of California-Irvine

University of California-Santa Cruz

University of Central Florida

University of Colorado-Boulder

University of Colorado-Colorado Springs

University of Colorado-Denver

University of Connecticut

University of Dallas+

University of Denver

University of Detroit Mercy+

University of Hawaii at Manoa

University of Jamestown

University of Kansas

University of LaVerne

University of Maine

University of Maryland

University of Miami

University of Mississippi

University of Missouri

University of Montana

University of Nevada-Las Vegas

University of New Mexico

University of North Florida

University of Northern Colorado

University of Notre Dame+

University of Oklahoma

University of Oregon

University of Portland+

University of Providence+

University of Redlands

University of San Diego+

University of San Francisco+

University of South Carolina-Columbia

University of Tennessee

University of Texas at Austin

University of the Pacific

University of Toledo

University of Utah

University of Wyoming

Vanguard University of Southern California

Wagner College

Waldorf University

Washington State University

Waynesburg University

Western New Mexico University

Westmont College

Willamette University

Woodbury University

Worcester Academy

Xavier University+

Xavier University of Louisiana+

Seniors Show Their Spirit on National College Decision Day

The Class of 2023 celebrated their college choices on May 1, 2023 by donning shirts featuring their universities and mascots. The Wildcats dominated, but we saw Notre Dame Fighting Irish, TCU Horned Frogs, Boston College Eagles, Gonzaga Bulldogs, NYU Bobcats and more!

Leonardo da Vinci Awards, presented by the Salpointe Humanities Department

The Da Vinci Awards were established in 1978 to recognize outstanding students who reflect the spirit of Leonardo by demonstrating curiosity, intellect, creativity, responsibility, commitment and compassion. The following students were recognized at this year’s awards breakfast:

SENIORS

Annah Arvizu, Siena Hidalgo, Niyonkuru Jonas, Logan Meza, Emily Phillips, Lauren Phillips, Charlie Stemple

JUNIORS

Karina Alvarez, Maya Cervantes, Emery Francis, Rosemary Kinnison, Jackson Koontz, Estelle Lee, Alexander Lowery, Andrew Mette, Carsyn O’Daniels, Soraya Perez, Felicity Post, Bodhi Sethi, Scarlett Street, Jonathan Toole

Welcome, Class of 2027!

Salpointe Sports Hall of Fame

Salpointe Catholic’s Sports Hall of Fame was founded in 1993 with the purpose of recognizing and honoring great studentathletes and championing individuals who have motivated others to set lofty goals, foster pride, preserve sportsmanship and encourage scholarship and good citizenship.

Salpointe is pleased to honor the 2022 Sports Hall of Fame inductees: 10 individuals and five teams who have officially joined an elite group of Lancer alumni athletes and coaches. Representing Salpointe’s cherished legacy and tradition across eight decades, they indeed bring honor to Salpointe and we are proud to call them Lancers!

2022 INDUCTEES

Coach John Condes

Salpointe Catholic’s math department chair and former tennis coach John Condes built a powerhouse Lancer tennis program. His legendary coaching career led the Lancers to eight state championships and eight state runner ups.

In 32 years of coaching, Coach Condes received numerous awards including region and state coach of the year. Coach Condes is known for his passion for the game of tennis and his ability to connect with his athletes. Coach Condes retired from coaching in 2020 but continues to play tennis competitively.

Brad Hassey ’98

Brad Hassey played baseball for the Lancers from 1995-1998 where he competed for state championships in 1996 and 1997 and served as team captain his junior and senior years.

Brad went on to play baseball at the University of Arizona where he lettered all four years and led the team in batting average, stolen bases, hits and runs scored during his senior year. In 2002, Brad was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 19th round of the draft and played six seasons for the Blue Jays organization.

Brad now works for GE Appliance as Senior Principal National Accounts Manager to Lowes. In June of 2022, Brad married Kathleen Good and they currently live in Houston, Texas.

David Hohman ’01

David Hohman was a Salpointe four-year letterwinner in track and field and a three-year letterwinner in cross country. He was named team captain as a senior in both cross country and track and field. David set a school record in the 800m with a time of 1:54.41, earning him the individual state championship in 2001.

After high school David enlisted in the US Army and served as a Counterintelligence Agent in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom (2004-2005). After completing his military service, David earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Management in 2009. David and his wife Jennifer reside in Phoenix, Arizona with their son Henry. David and his brother Wesley are the third generation owners and operators of Superior Post Tension, LLC.

Todd Leber ’00

Todd Leber was a four-year letterwinner in soccer and was known as an intense competitor. As a senior he was awarded the Tucson Citizen Scholar Athlete of the Year and the Arizona High School All-Southern Player of the year. While at Salpointe Todd was involved in student government as freshman and sophomore class president, junior class vice president and student body president.

Todd went on to play soccer for Stanford University where he received a bachelor’s degree in international relations. Todd later received a master’s degree in sociology from Stanford and an MBA from the University of Arizona. Todd has worked in Seattle at the Seneca Group as a real estate advisor and consultant for the past 12 years. Todd continues his love of soccer and coaching and has enjoyed introducing soccer to his three children.

Daniel Olea ’02

Daniel competed in track and field and cross country at a very high level and served as a team captain. While at Salpointe, Daniel was named Athlete of the Year for the Class of 2002 and selected as Homecoming King.

At the University of Arizona, Daniel competed for the Wildcats in the 400m and the 4x400m relay from 2002-2006. Daniel graduated from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Science in Health Science in 2007 and a Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering in 2021. Daniel is currently an engineer at Raytheon Missiles and Defense. He has a ten year old son named Elijah.

Mallorey James Romero ’01

Mallorey James Romero led Salpointe’s women’s volleyball to a 52-match winning streak against regional opponents, resulting in an undefeated record in the 5A Southern Region Conference for four years. Mallorey was awarded a full athletic scholarship to the University of Miami, where she played with distinction. After college graduation, Mallorey attended culinary school and now runs two successful catering businesses in Littleton, Colorado.

Coach & Educator Nancy Roy

Coach and educator Nancy Roy taught health and physical education at Salpointe Catholic High School from 1955-1960. Mrs. Roy was the first woman to lead Salpointe Catholic’s Physical Education and Athletics program for women. Salpointe’s Nancy Roy Softball Field is named in her honor.

Ben Stuart ’00

Ben Stuart was a four-year Salpointe letterwinner in soccer and served as team captain his junior and senior years. He helped lead the Lancers to regional championships in 1997, 1998 and 1999. Ben attended the University of San Francisco on a four-year soccer scholarship and went on to earn a JD and MBA from Florida State University. Ben now works as a Senior Director for SAS Institute Inc., the largest privately owned software company in the world.

Coach Bill Tripp

Coach Bill Tripp was an educator and coach at Salpointe Catholic from 1971-75. He was the head wrestling coach from 1971-72 and head football coach from 1973-75. In his three years at the helm, Coach Tripp led the Lancer football program to a 21-8-1 record and a conference championship in 1973. He spent over 30 years as an assistant coach at the college level with stops at University of Idaho, Boise State University, Hancock College, Cal-Poly-San Luis Obispo, University of Nevada and the United States Military Academy West Point. Coach Tripp also helped coach two Arena Bowl Championship teams in 2002 and 2004. He is now retired and living with his wife Paula in Grover Beach, California.

Coach Pat Welchert ’78

Coach Pat Welchert was an outstanding Lancer athlete and coach. As a student, he was a linebacker and defensive weapon for Hall of Fame coach Ed Doherty. Pat lettered in 1976 and 1977 and was the John Glinski Award winner in 1976.

After graduating from Salpointe in 1978, Coach Welchert attended the University of Arizona where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance and Real Estate.

Pat was head coach of Lancer football from 1986-2000. He was named Arizona Daily Star 1991 Southern Arizona Coach of the Year, 1994 Southern Arizona 5A Coach of the Year and Arizona Daily Star 2000 Southern Arizona Coach of the Year.

Coach Welchert and his wife, Sara, reside in Tucson where she is a member of the Salpointe mathematics department. Their three children Zacharia, Anastasia and Nicholas are all Lancer alumni.

2003-2004 Men’s State Championship Soccer Team

2004-2005 Men’s State Championship Golf Team

The 2004-2005 Men’s Golf Team dominated the sport and won all 14 of their meets and invitationals.

Coach:

Jim Flannery ’66, Head Coach

2006-2007 Women’s State Championship Cross Country Team

The 2006-2007 team won Salpointe’s first women’s cross country state championship in school history. After a fairy tale season, they captured the 5A Southern Regional title from previous powerhouse schools Marana Mountain View and Buena.

Coaches:

Malisa Carino Evans ’00, Head Coach

Wesley Gebauer, Assistant Coach

Phil Becker, Assistant Coach

2006-2007 Men’s State Champion Tennis Team

The 2006-2007 men’s tennis team captured Salpointe’s fourth straight state championship. Josh Brown ’08 and Ricardo RobinsonBours ’09 also captured the doubles state championship.

Coach:

John Condes, Head Coach

2007-2008 Men’s State Champion Tennis Team

The 2003-2004 men’s soccer team had an impressive season with a 21-3-1 record. Throughout the entire regular season, the Lancers only allowed 5 goals.

Coaches:

Wolfgang Weber, Head Coach

Vince Bianchi ’87, Assistant Coach

Brenden Griffin ’87, Assistant Coach

The 2008 Lancer men’s tennis team made school history by winning their fifth consecutive state championship. Senior Cameron Ahari won the individual state championship and juniors Josh Brown and Ricardo Robinson-Bours won the doubles state championship for the second year in a row.

Coaches:

John Condes, Head Coach

Matt Gleason, Assistant Coach

Bijan Robinson ’20 Brings

His Faith to the NFL

Salpointe’s own Bijan Robinson has had an extraordinary football career, and he’s just getting started! After setting an Arizona state record in rushing (7,036 yards and 114 touchdowns) and being selected to play in the 2020 All-American Bowl, Bijan headed to the University of Texas as a five-star recruit. During his college career, he was unanimously named an All-American and won the Doak Walker Award for best running back in the nation. Bijan was selected by the Atlanta Falcons as the eighth overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft and will be cheered on by Lancers and Longhorns across the country during his first preseason NFL game on August 11, 2023.

When asked in 2022 about his goals, Bijan responded, “I just want to be the best teammate and player that I can be for this team, this university, my family and God.” Bijan’s faith is shared in each interview he gives, where he thanks God for the good in his life, expresses his trust in God’s plan and clearly intends to bring his faith with him to the NFL. In an interview with ESPN shortly after the NFL Draft, Bijan said, “For me, my heart is out there for everybody and I’m going to bring my faith, my positivity, my happiness and smile to every fan, every teenager, every adult, everybody out there, so I hope they accept me for me. It’s going to be a great time.”

Bijan’s grandmother, Gerri Robinson, credits his faith, determination, discipline and passion for his success. “Bijan always kept his eyes on the prize and made sure he did the things he needed to do to get where he wanted to go.” The four year-old boy who once introduced himself as “Bijan Robinson and I’m in the NFL” is now a faith-filled young man who has not only reached his athletic goals, but serves his community as a role model to those around him.

Salpointe congratulates Bijan, a young man of God who shows us his kindness, optimism and talent every day. We are proud of you and pray for your success and happiness.

Nominate an Exceptional Lancer!

Salpointe’s Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame was founded in 2003 with the purpose of honoring outstanding alumni, faculty and staff who have brought honor to the community through their contributions to the arts, business, education, government, humanities, science or philanthropy. To submit a nomination, visit www.salpointe.org/distinguished

The Salpointe Catholic Sports Hall of Fame was founded in 1993 with the purpose of recognizing and honoring great studentathletes and championing individuals who have motivated others to set lofty goals, foster pride, preserve sportsmanship and encourage scholarship and good citizenship. To submit a nomination, visit www.salpointe.org/SHFnomination

For more information contact Joseph Luevano, Salpointe’s Manager of Alumni Relations at jluevano@salpointe.org

Scan the QR code below to watch Overtime SZN video, partially filmed at Salpointe.

The Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame honors in perpetuity outstanding alumni, faculty and staff who, through their contributions to the arts, business, education, government, humanities, science and philanthropy, have brought honor to themselves, Salpointe Catholic High School and the community. The Induction Ceremony is scheduled for Friday, August 25, 2023 . For additional information about attending the ceremony or to submit a nomination for future consideration, please contact Joseph Luevano at jluevano@salpointe.org.

(Top left) Bijan Robinson ’20 and his former Salpointe Coach Dennis Bene ’84 at the NFL Draft. (Bottom left) Jim Flannery ’66, Bijan Robinson ’20 and Kay Sullivan on campus in May.

JOIN THE ALUMNI COUNCIL!

Attend any of our upcoming 2023-24 meetings to learn more about the Alumni Council. Each meeting will provide you with inside knowledge about Salpointe so you can go out into the community as an Alumni Ambassador! Meetings are at 5:00 p.m. in Salpointe’s Click Family Library. New members always welcome. We’d love to see you there!

TUESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2023

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2023

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2023

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2024

TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2024

For more information, contact Joseph Luevano at 520-547-4344 or jluevano@salpointe.org

ALUMNI COUNCIL 2022-23

Peter Adamcin ’59

M.E. Armstrong ’83, Secretary

Larry Bahill ’61

Octavio Barcelo ’82

Clarisa Barcelo ’82, Vice President

Brian Connelly ’85

Ricardo Coppel ’92

Kelly Fleming Pelletier ’88, President

Ben Gabrys ’97

Jim Flannery ’66

Steve Halper ’57

Greg Horkey ’92

Jim Howell ’91

Lisa Jamison ’88, Treasurer

Anne King ’64

Joseph Luevano, SCHS Moderator

Kathy Mathieu ’78

Tammy McKay ’77

Rafael Meza ’87

Ernie Minchella ’58

Jim Murphy ’54

Alison Smith ’78

Tom Tronsdal ’87

John Urban ’68

Eileen Whalen Vasko ’63

Save the Date!

Homecoming & Reunion Weekend

September 29-30, 2023

Lancer Legacy Celebration

Friday, April 26, 2023

For a complete list of upcoming Salpointe events and details, visit www.Salpointe.org/events

Valencia and Glinski Award Winners

The Carlos Valencia Humanitarian Award commemorates the life of Carlos Valencia ’06. We remember Carlos for his courage and strength against all odds. Carlos was a young man of compassion, love, generosity and simple living who lost his battle with leukemia as a student at Salpointe.

The Valencia Award is presented each year to a member of the junior class who possesses great courage and strength, especially in difficult times. Much like Carlos, the recipient goes about life in a selfless manner, understands the true meaning of community and inspires us to think beyond ourselves. Salpointe proudly presented this year’s award to Elijah Rushing ’24

The John Glinski Award commemorates the life of John Glinski ’68. Despite battling cancer upon his arrival at Salpointe, John received his letterman’s sweater and honorary varsity letters in football and baseball from the Salpointe Lettermen’s Club.

The Glinski Award recipient is an exceptional junior football player who shows academic promise, has firm moral convictions and possesses a thirst for life, possibly overcoming obstacles in his own life. Salpointe proudly presented this year’s award to Bodhi Sethi ’24 .

Valencia Award recipient Elijah Rushing ’24 with Coach Rogers and the Rushing Family.

Glinski Award recipient Bodhi Sethi ’24 with the Sethi family.

CLASS OF 2023 COLLEGE ATHLETES

Salpointe congratulates all of our student-athletes on their impressive performances this year. Twenty-four members of the Class of 2023 have committed to playing their sports in college next year.

Luis Arellano: Football - Concordia University of Wisconsin

Malachi Allen : Volleyball - Kentucky State University

Rylen Bourguet : Beach Volleyball - Arizona State University

Monique Bustamante : Softball - Pima Community College

Yanelyssia Chavez : Softball - Pima Community College

Nick Coonan-Bailey : Track - Nicholls State University

Tyler Driscoll : Swimming - North Carolina State University

Jordan Faircloth : Beach Volleyball - Corban University

Sasha Ganem : Swimming - University of San Diego

Dailan Goodman : Football - New Mexico State University

Emily Hibner : Wrestling - Waldorf University

Marco Huerta: Volleyball - University of Jamestown

Andrew Jbarra: Lacrosse - Huntingdon College

Bradyn Lambert : Soccer - Benedictine University - Mesa

Sean Madrid : Football - St. Norbert College

Gianna Mares : Softball - Brigham Young University

Benjamin Meadmore : Soccer - Elmhurst University

Francesca Pieroni : Volleyball - University of Alaska-Anchorage

Natalia Posada : Wrestling - University of Providence

Conner Raetzman : Football - Minot State University

Alyssa Robles : Beach Volleyball - Arizona Christian University

Alfredo Sotelo: Football - Campbell University

Michael Urbanski : Cross Country/Track - University of Arizona

Diego Veliz : Soccer - Grand Canyon University

Kylie Wild : Cross Country/Track - Boston College University

Spring Athletic Commitment Ceremony

Winter Athletic Commitment Ceremony

2022-2023 Lancer Athletic Wrap-Up

2022-2023 Team Results

FALL SPORTS

• Men’s Golf: Individual State Champion - Carlos Astiazaran Jr ’23

• Women’s Golf: Region Champions, 3rd Place Team Finish; Lily Huether ’24 - Individual State Runner Up

• Football: 6A State Quarterfinalist

• Men’s Swimming: 3rd Place Division III

• Women’s Swimming: 3rd Place Division III

• Men’s Cross Country: Section Champions and Division III State Runners Up; Michael Urbanski ’23 - Individual Runner Up

• Women’s Cross Country: Section Champions and Division III State Runners Up; Kylie Wild ’23 - Individual State Champion

• Women’s Volleyball: Region Champions and 4A State Semifinalist

WINTER SPORTS

• Men’s Basketball: State Tournament Qualifier

• Women’s Basketball: Region Champions and State Open Tournament Qualifier

• Men’s Soccer: Region and State Champions

• Women’s Soccer: Region and State Champions

• Men’s Wrestling: State Qualifiers

• Women’s Wrestling: State Qualifiers

SPRING SPORTS

• Baseball: Region Champions State Quarterfinalists

• Softball: Region Champions and State Champions

• Men’s Track: State Champions

• Women’s Track: State Champions

• Men’s Volleyball: Region Champions and State Quarterfinalists

• Beach Volleyball: Region and State Champions

• Men’s Lacrosse: JV Season

• Women’s Lacrosse: State Semifinalists

• Women’s Tennis: State Semifinalists

• Men’s Tennis: State Quarterfinalists

YEAR-ROUND

• Cheer: State Qualifiers

• Pomline: State Qualifiers

Excellence Award

Salpointe received the 20212022 H.A. Hendrickson Overall Excellence Award for 4A Conference Athletics.

Kay Sullivan

Salpointe President Kay Sullivan was named the 2023 MLK Basketball Classic Honoree for her contributions to the Salpointe community.

Joseph Luevano

Salpointe Women’s Basketball Coach and Manager of Alumni Relations, Events and Annual Fund, Joseph Luevano, was named the Kino Region Coach of the Year and All Sports Tucson 4A Coach of the Year.

Wolfgang Weber

Wolgang Weber was inducted into the AZ Coaches Hall of Fame and named the 4A Conference Men’s Soccer Coach of the Year.

Kelly Pierce ’99

Kelly Pierce was named the 4A Conference Women’s Soccer Coach of the Year.

Tricia Garigan Sztan ’94

Tricia Sztan was named the 4A Conference Softball Coach of the Year.

Heather Moore-Martin

Heather-Moore Martin was named the 4A Conference Coach of the Year for both indoor and beach volleyball.

Junior Athletes of the Year

Salpointe congratulates Junior Athletes of the Year Elijah Rushing ’24 who plays football, and Megan Muehlebach ’24 who plays volleyball and beach volleyball. Congratulations, Lancers!

State Championships

MEN’S SOCCER

WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD

WOMEN’S SOCCER

BEACH VOLLEYBALL

MEN’S TRACK AND FIELD

SOFTBALL

Salpointe Catholic Education Foundation

The Salpointe Catholic Education Foundation (SCEF) supports the educational, moral, scientific, artistic and athletic endeavors of the Lancer community. Since 1984, SCEF has allocated $4 million dollars to enhance educational excellence at the school. Learn more at www.salpointe.org/foundation.

Join the Foundation!

Salpointe is delighted to recognize the Foundation Board of Directors 22-23:

Mr. Kevin Boesen, President

Mr. Dev Sethi, Vice President and President Elect

Ms. Gina Scherer, Secretary

Ms. Jessica Huber, Treasurer

Dr. Craig Hoover, Past President

Jaclyn Callahan

Dennis Caldwell ’91

Mr. Brian Crowley ’94

Dr. Senait Dyson

Mr. Felipe Garcia

Ms. Jennifer Harris, Salpointe Advancement Director

Mr. Tim Harris ’87

Fr. Paul Henson, O.Carm., Salpointe Prior

Ms. Amy Huether

Ms. Tara Kirkpatrick

Mr. Bob Lepore

Fr. Edgar Lopez, O.Carm., Prior Provincial Designee

Ms. Ardemis Martin, Salpointe Principal

Ms. Amy Namanny

Mr. David Ramsower

Ms. Cathy Rosen

Mr. Edd Ruiz

Ms. Kay Sullivan, Salpointe President

Ms. Breanne Tirrito-Toole

Mr. Will White

Save the Date!

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

SCEF Christmas Party

Saturday, March 9, 2024

Foundation Gala

34TH SALPOINTE GALA

80s Prom

The totally tubular 34th Salpointe 80s Prom Gala was held on Saturday, April 22 in the Kalil Family Gymnasium on Salpointe’s campus. The Gala Committee created an awesome evening that took guests back to a time of rubik’s cubes, cassette tapes and Pac Man. Over 200 guests were decked out with big hair, parachute pants and pink Gunne Sax dresses. They had a radical time sipping Jungle Juice, dancing under a disco ball to all the best 80s tunes by cover band Gigi and the Glow and bidding on unique live and silent auction items including signed memorabilia by NFL First Round Draft pick Bijan Robinson ’20. All of this while supporting the Salpointe Catholic Education Foundation.

The gala raised over $58,000 to benefit the Lancers. Thank you to all the Gala sponsors, donors and attendees for your support.

The Salpointe Parent Association (SPA) is an extension of the school’s Advancement efforts, continually working to build community through school events. SPA hosts a variety of community building events, bringing students, parents, faculty, alumni and the community together to live the mission of Salpointe. Proceeds from SPA activities benefit Salpointe students and the priority needs of the school.

SPA BOARD 2022-23

Virkine Weitman ‘90

President

Audrey Campbell ‘85

Secretary

Terry Pupach

Treasurer

Satenik Bennen ‘91

Lori Cueva-Garcia

Leah Evans

Katie Griffin ‘87

Camille Kerr

Aumi Leber

Eileen Peron ‘91

Suzette Rosenblatt ’89

Kristin Tomlinson

Tom Tronsdal ’87

Elizabeth Watson

Elizabeth White

21st Annual Lancer Men’s Mass and Breakfast

Sunday, September 10, 2023

12th Annual Lady Lancer Brunch and Blessing

Sunday, February 11, 2024

New Salpointe parents are invited to our New Parent Coffee on Friday, August 4, 2023 from 7:45 - 9:00 a.m. in the Library. This is a great opportunity to meet with other parents and hear from Salpointe’s administration as we begin another exciting school year.

The Salpointe Parent Association had another busy year building community. In addition to its signature events, Lancer Men’s Mass and Breakfast and Lady Lancer Brunch and Blessing, SPA hosted three new events this year: Grandparents Day, Christmas Tree Lighting and Easter Egg Hunt. On November 22, Salpointe welcomed over 200 grandparents who enjoyed a lesson in US history followed by a pep assembly with their grandchildren. The inaugural Christmas tree lighting in Junior Patio included hot cocoa, cookies, caroling and pictures with Santa. SPA finished the year by hiding almost 2,000 candy-filled eggs all over campus for the students to collect. The events were hugely successful and great affirmations of our Catholic identity.

SPA board members hiding Easter eggs in freshman patio.

SPA board members decorating the Christmas tree.

Grandparents enjoying the assembly with their grandchildren.

Adia Barnes, UA Women’s Head Basketball Coach, was the featured speaker at Lancer Men’s Mass & Breakfast. L-R: Kay Sullivan, Adia Barnes, Ardemis Martin, Fr. Edgar Lopez.

Lancer Pride Around the World

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Salpointe sweethearts

John Kurtin ’59 and Margaret “Boo” Greeley Kurtin ’59 met at Salpointe in 1955, married after college and went on to have three children, who each met their sweethearts at Salpointe as well. Liz Kurtin Sheehan ’86 and Kevin Sheehan ’86 have three children and live in Chicago, IL; Stephen Kurtin ’88 and Traci Girard Kurtin ’88 , have four children and live in Milwaukee, WI; and Jeff Kurtin ’92 and Lia Albanese Kurtin ’92 have two children and live in Golden, CO. One family, eight Lancers and lots of love!

Kaitlyn Medvec ’21 and Cooper Medvec ’25 in Zermatt, Switzerland

Salpointe classmates Nick Mansour ’87 and David Schnur ’87 visited Australia this past December

John ’59 and Boo Kurtin ’59

Jeff ’92 and Lia Kurtin ’92

Stephen ’88 and Traci Kurtin ’88

Liz ’86 and Kevin Sheehan ’86

John Braun ’62 with his daughter Jennifer at Dead Women’s Pass on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Daniel Sandoval ’10 and wife Carolyn hiking the bottom of the Grand Canyon on their honeymoon

Rosalie Cox Elliott ’98, Marques Elliott ’00 and their children Noah age 12 and Emmanuelle age 9 in Nassau, Bahamas in August 2022

Catching up with the Quigleys

Carolyn Quigley ’04

Describe your educational journey after Salpointe: I attended the University of Arizona where I studied Human Physiology and Spanish. I then attended medical school at Loyola University of Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, where I did a global health fellowship working at a primary care clinic in rural Bolivia. I completed my family medicine residency training at the University of Arizona.

What path did your career take? I always planned to be a physician and was very fortunate to be able to pursue this career path. I work at El Rio Health in Tucson in adult primary care, pediatrics, breastfeeding medicine and teen reproductive and sexual health.

How did Salpointe make a difference in your life? Salpointe prepared me well for my future educational and personal endeavors. I formed lifelong friendships and I am still best friends with my high school crew! We have seen each other through university, grad school, first jobs, sickness, marriage, kids and all the ups and downs of life. There is no doubt I was well prepared from the educational side, but Salpointe’s emphasis on nourishing all parts of one’s life really stuck with me and has kept me afloat during the more stressful years of my medical training. Lastly, Salpointe’s emphasis on service was at the root of my desire to go into medicine and energizes my daily life as a mother, wife and doctor.

Kaitlyn Quigley ’05

Describe your educational journey after Salpointe: I attended Loyola College in Maryland, where I studied political science and Spanish. I spent a year with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps in San Francisco and then went to law school at Northwestern University in Chicago.

What path did your career take? After law school, I served as a law clerk to a justice of the Arizona Supreme Court and a judge of the United States District Court for the District of Arizona and then worked as a litigation associate for a large law firm in Chicago. I then spent about five years at Legal Aid Chicago, where I staffed and later managed medical-legal partnership projects. During the pandemic, I moved back to Tucson, and I now work in the career office of the law school at the University of Arizona.

How did Salpointe make a difference in your life? I can think of three main ways that Salpointe made a difference in my life:

1) Spanish: I studied AP Spanish with Profe Joe Neilson and Mr. John Morgan and entered college with strong language skills, allowing me to study abroad in Buenos Aires and El Salvador. Spanish language ability later proved critical for my work in legal aid, where I served many monolingual Spanish speakers.

2) Humanities: My experience with the Humanities Program at Salpointe made me want to study at a liberal arts college. I arrived at Loyola as a strong writer and analyzer, which was important for my academic success in college

(and later in law school). 3) Social Justice: Mr. Becker’s social justice class in many ways was the launch pad for my journey to Loyola, Casa de la Solidaridad in El Salvador, Jesuit Volunteer Corps and law school where I went with the intent to become a legal aid lawyer.

Colleen Quigley ’08

Describe your educational journey after Salpointe:

I completed my bachelor’s degree in French and Spanish from Loyola University in Chicago and earned a master’s degree in Foreign Service from Georgetown University.

What path did your career take? I always knew I wanted my career to involve something international, and what that has meant to me has evolved over the years. When I finished college, I worked in education, teaching bilingual primary school in Chicago with Teach For America and English in Nicaragua with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps. After a few more years teaching and earning a master’s degree, I transitioned to service with the federal government, where I now work as a Foreign Service Officer (or diplomat) for the Department of State. How did Salpointe make a difference in your life? Salpointe’s values of community, respect and justice have stayed with me throughout my education and career. These values inform my decision making, help me overcome challenges and remind me how I strive to treat others in every interaction.

James Quigley ’14

Describe your educational journey after Salpointe:

I attended the Barrett Honors College at Arizona State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering with a Minor in Business.

What path did your career take? During college I interned at Photon Engineering and Raytheon, and worked at Reztech, a small web development consulting company in Tempe. After graduation, I accepted an offer at Axosoft, a company that makes productivity tools for software developers. At Axosoft I was a DevOps Engineer, but also quickly took on the role of IT Director. I have continued to work in tech engineering and now serve as the Staff Site Reliability Engineer at Oscar Health in New York City.

How did Salpointe make a difference in your life? I had some amazing teachers at Salpointe who definitely helped shape who I am! People like Marco Enriquez, David Garwacki and many others pushed and encouraged me. I also think the well-rounded curriculum was great for me. I find myself feeling privileged that Salpointe had great arts and extra curricular programs, such as choir and sports. It is amazing that I could have a full day of school, do choir practice and then go to the on-site sports medicine doctor to get treatment before my soccer game. That’s not an option at many colleges, much less high schools.

Dan ’78 and Kristin Quigley are the proud parents of four Lancers: Carolyn ’04, Kaitlyn ’05, Colleen ’08 and James ’14. Salpointe editor Tara Barry had the pleasure of interviewing these accomplished young graduates this spring. Enjoy the highlights from these conversations.

(Pictured L-R) Kaitlyn, James, Colleen and Carolyn Quigley

Artist James Magner ’60

Artist James Magner ’60 started a blog writing venture titled PTSD & Art following the pandemic. James believed there was a strong disconnect and yearning for connection when artists weren’t able to share and show their art during the pandemic. Having written art columns for many years, he figured this was as good a time as any to start this new creative journey. The purpose is simple: to help humans connect and relate to one another through art and collective experiences. Everyone experiences some form of trauma in their lives, but art can be used to reframe your trauma, connect you to God (and each other) and help you move forward. What does James ultimately hope to accomplish with this venture? “I would like to bring the students and graduates of Salpointe, and the rest of the world, together to survive as intelligent, emotional-creative beings,” says Magner. Subscribers currently span 26 states and 11 countries and the platform is growing every day. James credits Salpointe for giving him his first chance to write and publish: he was assigned to the “Teen Citizen” to report on class happenings, was the sports correspondent to the “Citizen” and also wrote for the Salpointe paper and yearbook. James went on to receive a BFA in Art at the University of Arizona and then joined the Army Infantry. After serving in Vietnam, he received a Masters Degree in Special Education, followed by a Doctorate in Education Administration. His Catholic faith has always been important to him and at the forefront of his life, through his time in the military, his education and beyond. He is proud to say he passed those values on to his five children.

In addition to his column and paintings, he has written three novels: A Haunting Beauty: Vietnam Through the Eyes of an Artist, John Dillinger and Geronimo: The War in Skeleton Canyon and The Dead Man on the Corner: A Sky Pirates Adventure . You can sign up for his PTSD & Art newsletter, which goes out twice a month, at https://ptsdart.substack.com/. It is free and easy to subscribe and share! James currently lives in Maryland with his wife, where he spends his time painting and writing.

Salpointe Rises Above Adversity

After the arson fire on July 17, 2022 destroyed the English building, Salpointe began exploring how to turn this adversity into opportunity. Knowing that the building was beyond repair, we chose to build for the future, not the past. We created a plan to construct a two-story facility that will serve as the home for Salpointe’s integrative wellness center and include a wellness activity room, meditation studio and teaching kitchen. This nationally innovative center will focus on the most important six dimensions of wellness for high school students: spiritual, intellectual, physical, emotional, social and environmental. Additionally, the new structure will house eleven state of the art classrooms, assuring that every Salpointe teacher has his/her own classroom.

We are grateful to the many donors who have generously supported this endeavor, especially those who have gifted $25,000 or above:

Dr. and Mrs. Brian Callahan

Carmelite Order/Fr. Carl Markelz

Mr. David Chauvin

Mrs. Ginny Clements

Frederick Gardner Cottrell Fdn in honor of Shaun Kirkpatrick

Mr. Kristian Gose and Mrs. Wendy Alexonis

Harris Family Foundation/Chris Harris

Mr. and Mrs. David and Jennifer Hohman

HSL Foundation/Mr. and Mrs. Humberto and Czarina Lopez

Dr. and Mrs. Michael and Amy Huether

Mr. and Mrs. G.S. and Reema Jaggi

Mr. Pat Lopez and Lopez Family in Honor of Barbara Pattison Hodges ’53

Mr. and Mrs. Pat and Tammy Manley

Mansour/Hammer Family in honor of Adele Hammer

Mr. and Mrs. Omar and Amy Mireles

Pocono Foundation/Toole Family

Salpointe Catholic Education Foundation

Thomas R Brown Fdn/Mr. and Mrs. David and Sarah Smallhouse

Mr. and Mrs. Dev and Olivia Sethi

Mr. Pat Sniezek

Mr. and Mrs. Jeff and Sharon Sayre Stevens

Mr. and Mrs. Craig and Treslynn Weitman/

Mr. and Mrs. Neal and Virkine Weitman

Mr. and Mrs. Will and Elizabeth White

Mr. and Mrs. Mike and Kerry Wystrach

Salpointe continues to negotiate with our insurance company and is prepared with architectural drawings and construction contracts to begin building construction as soon as our claim is settled. We hope to dedicate the Salpointe Center for Wellness in January 2025.

John Salpointe’s Journal

The News and Notes of Lancer Alumni

1950s

Jim Murphy ’54 is currently serving as the President of the United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona’s Tucson Housing Foundation. Jim works to provide “aging in place” resources and assistance to older adults in the community.

The 1960s

Artist James Magner ’60 started his latest venture, a Substack publication titled PTSD & Art, after witnessing a strong disconnect and yearning for connection when artists weren’t able to share and show their art during the pandemic. See full article on page 29.

Jim Flannery ’66 continues to give his time, talent and heart to Salpointe, recently being named the Legacy Alumni Ambassador after almost 50 years in various roles at Salpointe. Jim now works in the Advancement Department connecting alumni, serving as the institutional historian and greeting the countless alumni who visit campus with hopes of seeing him. The Advancement Department is delighted to have him on our team.

The 1980s

Andrew Kelly ’80 of A B Kelly Realty and Sierra Self Storage Consulting had back to back wins for the MiniCo Mini Messenger Magazine “Self Storage Manager of the year” award. The storage industry magazine holds a contest across 50,000 storage facilities in the USA. In 2021, Andy’s management company produced the #1 manager across the storage industry and in 2022 had the first runner-up.

Suzette Valenzuela Rosenblatt ’89 is a middle school Spanish teacher in Tucson and was named 2023 Teacher of the Year for Catalina Foothills School District. Congratulations, Suzette!

The 1990s

Andy Townsend ’94 received the 2023 Carolyn Warner Legacy Award from the Arizona Educational Foundation. Andy was a “40 under 40” honoree (2014) by the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, was inducted into the Sunnyside School District Hall of Fame in 2017, and is currently working toward a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University.

Jodie Lewers Chertudi ’97 is a freelance graphic designer and visual artist who was commissioned by Seven Cups to paint a mural on the outside of their tea house in Tucson. Part of her painting and prep team for the project included Lancer alums Mike Flores ’96 and Jennifer Beebe ’97. She also was recently selected to be one of six artists to paint for the Speedway Corridor Mural Project which is scheduled to be completed by Spring 2024. You can follow her work at @jlewers_design.

The 2000s

Katy Tenpenny ’00, USAFA ’05 graduate, is the commander of a helicopter squadron based out of Cheyenne, Wyoming. She and her flight crew landed on the track at Salpointe in April to showcase the UH-1N Huey as part of the Air Force Aviation Inspiration Membership Program.

Melissa Lopez

Gruenhagen ’05 has joined has joined St. Augustine Catholic High School as their new director of development. Melissa’s parents and grandparents all attended Salpointe, with her grandparents being part of our first graduating class in 1953! Congratulations on the new role!

The 2010s

Ryan Kristoffer Penaflor ’12 received his degree of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Midwestern University AZCOM on May 31, 2023. He will continue his Internal Medicine Residency training at Riverside University Health System in Riverside, CA.

Nick Munsen ’13 completed his first year of law school at the University of Notre Dame Law School in South Bend, Indiana.

Anderson Patrick Dorgan ’17 graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the UA College of Humanities, with an emphasis on economy and industry.

Andy Roche ’18 Received his Master of Science in Accounting from The University of Arizona, Eller College and will be employed by Ernst & Young.

The 2020s

Nomar Basurto ’20 graduated Gateway Community College with his Associates degree!

MARRIAGES

Tyler Comstock ’10 and Emily Albert - October 1, 2022

Jeff Gerlach ’12 and Laura Graziano ’13 - October 22, 2022

Killian Dorgan ’09 and Mikey Puerari - November 12, 2022

Nicole Strong ’15 and Joshua Watson - January 7, 2023

Sam Long and Kenny Kirkpatrick ’07 - January 13, 2023

FUTURE LANCERS

Allie and Kristofer O’Dowd ’07 - Nikolas James O’Dowd, September 2, 2022

Jessica and Ramon Moran ’04 - Jordan Vicente, November 23, 2022

Zachariah ’10 and Jessica Caballero-Welchert ’09 - Alex Rene Welchert, February 3, 2023

Liz and Nick Bowman ‘13 - Violet Kathleen Bowman, July 7, 2023

IN MEMORIAM

Enrique “Henry” Loret de Mola ’70 - March 5, 2021

Charles Barnes ’64 - March 2, 2022

Jeanne Bebar Engle - May 25, 2022 (former staff)

Dorothy Kroncke Thompson ’58 - Jun 10, 2022

Patricia Kahn Cracchiolo ’56 - Jun 14, 2022

Christopher Cummins ’94 - June 22, 2022

Charles “Chuck” Marksch - June 23 , 2022 (former staff member)

Michael F. Seader ’82 - July 1, 2022

Van Christian ’79 - July 5, 2022

Michael Ryan ’59 - July 10, 2022

Scott Helon ’96 - July 18, 2022

Bridget Tucker ’20 and Tommy Irish ’21 performed in Bring It On at Arts Express Theatre.

Sean Campbell 94 - July 20, 2022

Garry “Lenny” Dalrymple ’79 - July 28, 2022

Clifford Dupuis ’60 - August 16, 2022

Katharina McDonough - August 30, 2022 (former secretarial assistant to the late Rev. Leo McCarthy, O.Carm.)

James Holish ’57 - September 2, 2022

Christopher Miller ’69 - September 21, 2022

Ralph Furno ’71 - October 14, 2022

Jeffrey Nordensson ’64 - October 17, 2022

Gary G. Almli ’58 - October 20, 2022

Patricia Andrews Walte ’65 - October 23, 2022

Neil W. LeKander ’58 - October 23, 2022

Jackie Bir Riley ’54 - November 14, 2022

Garrett Ronstadt ’03 - November 15, 2022

Dennis Jokerst ’64 - December 1, 2022

Barbara Pattison Hodges - December 2, 2022

Therese Velasco Berg - December 3, 2022

George Anthony Mairs - December 14, 2022 (former chair/faculty)

J. Thomas Poore - December 15 , 2022

Leo Golembiewski - January 8, 2023 (former faculty member)

Lawrence “Larry” Francis Shinkel, Jr. ’55 - January 13, 2023

Theresa Maria Kornacker ’78 - January 15, 2023

Donald Smith ’72 - January 17, 2023

Mary Ann Deitering (LeKander) ’60 - January 27, 2023

Thomas Malone ’65 - January 29, 2023

Christopher Francis Schneider ’73 - February 1, 2023

Michael Steven Nichols ’65 - February 12, 2023

Anne Marie Reitz ’87 - February 12, 2023

Nancy Eleanor Gaver Iovino ’58 - February 14, 2023

Thomas Patrick White ’61 - February 19, 2023

John P. O’Sullivan ’64 - February 20, 2023

William “Bill” Coonce ’61 - March 10, 2023

Harold “Andy” Dominguez ’02 - March 23, 2023

Raymond Schroff ’63 - March 29, 2023

Frank Perkins Stryker ’67 - March 30, 2023

Marissa Elaine Cordova Encinas ’94 - April 8, 2023

Edward L. Rauscher ’65 - April 8, 2023

Christopher J. Kemberling ’72 - April 9, 2023

Roberta Mae Allison Trombetta ’65 - April, 2023

Rev. Terrence Patrick Gerard Gordon FSSP ’89 - April 28, 2023

Jeffrey F. Weger - April 29, 2023 (Former faculty)

Luis Rodolfo “Rudy” Barcelo ’66 -May 8, 2023

Kathleen Ann Walsh ’61 - May 10, 2023

Jack Stevens Mandala ’18 - May 11, 2023

Mary Theresa “Terry” Ronstadt Carter ’60 - May 14, 2023

Raymond Armstrong ’71 - May 19, 2023

Thank you 2022-23 Corporate Tax Credit Partners!

Each year, more than 300 Lancers qualify for tuition assistance through the Arizona Corporate Tax Credit Program. These students’ families live at 185% of the federal poverty level or lower and would not be able to attend Salpointe without the support of local companies. Since the program’s inception in 2006, Salpointe’s tax credit partners have generously invested in the education of our students and helped to break the cycle of poverty for thousands of Tucsonans. If you are the principal of an S or C corp and would like to help our most vulnerable Lancers, please contact Jennifer Harris, Director of Advancement, at jharris@salpointe.org or 520-547-1952.

Thank You Corporate Tax Partners!

37th Annual Lancer Legacy Celebration

Each spring, Salpointe celebrates its multi-generational history by honoring graduating seniors and their alumni parents and grandparents at the Lancer Legacy ceremony. The Class of 2023 boasted 61 Lancer legacies. Students receive a legacy pin and alumni family members receive a Lancer pin to proudly wear at graduation and beyond.

Mariah Abrams 2023

Nicole Abrams 1998

Aubrie Gibson 2023

Anna Benedict 1996

Luis Arellano 2023

Elizabeth Arellano 1993

Callum Baker 2023

Sandra Engelhardt-Baker 1989

Miguel-Angel Barrios 2023

Briana Barrios 2006

Mia Bene 2023

Dennis Bene 1984

Carlos Bennen 2023

Satenik Bennen 1991

Kathryn Bowsher 2023

Sarah Bowsher 1996

Daniel Brunner 2023

John Slattery 1985

Cyvia Cabrera 2023

Stacy Cabrera 1988

Roger Reuter† 1964

Isabella Caldwell 2023

Dennis Caldwell 1991

Luke Campbell 2023

Audrey Campbell 1985

Albert Vogelsberg 1964

Huddy† Helton 1964

Alexia Carranza 2023

Gaston Carranza 1992

Liliana Coppel 2023

Ricardo Coppel 1992

Charlotte Crowley 2023

Brian Crowley 1994

Patricia Crowley† 1962

Mason Davis 2023

Charles Davis 1983

Jayden Escalante 2023

Frank Escalante 1986

Madeline Evans 2023

Gregory Evans 1994

Emma Felix 2023

Reggie Felix 1991

Bridgette Gutierrez 2023

Albert Jesse Soto 1985

Allie Hayes 2023

Deborah Hayes 1985

Terrence Hayes 1985

John Hermann 2023

Jennifer Kennedy 1997

Emily Hibner 2023

Wyatt Hibner 2023

Jason Hibner 1992

Addison Horkey 2023

Greg Horkey 1992

Bradyn Lambert 2023

Brian Lambert 1992

Kaedo Lambert 2023

Theresa Lambert 1996

Matthew Lambert 1996

Analise Lawlor 2023

George Lawlor 1988

Joaquin Lazo 2023

Sonya Lazo 1984

Barbara Cruz 1962

Denton Leber 2023

Eric Leber 1994

Elizabeth Leber 1965

Larry Leber 1963

Leah Lundin 2023

Felipe Lundin 1991

Gabriella Mach 2023

Lisa Mach 1986

Sophia Marquez 2023

Michael Marquez 1984

John Martin 2023

Mary Martin 1970

Lillian Martinez-Ross 2023

Nicholas Martinez-Ross 2023

Anna Martinez 1983

Cora McGibbon 2023

Micaela McGibbon 1993

John King 1958

Enrique McNew 2023

Ann McNew 1991

Cambria Medina 2023

Jeremy Medina 1996

Lorna Bianco 1994

Brendan Meixner 2023

Kathleen Meixner 1988

Logan Meza 2023

Rafael Meza 1987

Aidan Miller 2023

Gabriela Serrano 1994

Katherine Moseley 2023

Christopher Moseley 1988

Madelyn Multhup 2023

January Multhup 1998

Sarah Oschmann 2023

Gary Oschmann 1987

Piper Pelletier 2023

Kelly Pelletier 1988

Jaxon Peron 2023

Eileen Peron 1991

Andres Quiroz 2023

Robert Quiroz 1988

Giovanna Ramirez 2023

Alexandra Errico 2000

Travis Rich 2023

Sean Rich 1992

Elina Rodriguez 2023

George Ballesteros 1992

Adam Tellez 2023

Annamarie Tellez 1992

Adriel-Ivan Torres 2023

Verenice Rosete 2000

McCallister Tronsdal 2023

Amanda Tronsdal 1994

Thomas Tronsdal 1987

Michael Urbanski 2023

Michael Urbanski 1995

Michael Urbanski 1966

Aiyana Valencia 2023

Fernando Valencia 1991

Sonia Valencia 1992

Nicolas Valenzuela 2023

Roxanne Veliz 1986

Diego Veliz 2023

David Veliz 1991

Alexandra Watson 2023

Joe Watson 1993

Kylie Wild 2023

John Wild 1994

Logan Wysong 2023

Martha Gamboa 1984

Michael M. Gamboa 1984

Michael P. Gamboa† 1961 (†Deceased)

Lancer Family Album

Jessica and Ramon Moran ’04 welcomed their third child, Jordan Vicente, on November 23, 2022. He joins his two older brothers, Ramon Jr. and Nathan.

Killian Dorgan ’09 and Mikey Puerari were married November 12, 2022.

Allie and Kristofer O’Dowd ’07 newborn baby Nikolas James O’Dowd was born September 2, 2022.

Zachariah Welchert ’10 and Jessica Caballero-Welchert ’09 newborn baby Alex Rene Welchert was born February 3, 2023.

Nicole Strong ’15 and Joshua Watson were married January 7, 2023.

Liz and Nick Bowman ’13 newborn fourth generation Lancer Violet Kathleen Bowman was born July 7, 2023.

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SHARE THE LOVE!

Please help us attract high-caliber students and continue Salpointe Catholic High School’s reputation of excellence. As a member of the Salpointe family, you are uniquely able to identify bright, values-based leaders to ensure the school’s outstanding student body and expand the alumni network.

OPEN HOUSE

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2023

6th, 7th and 8th graders, transfer students and parents are welcome!

8TH GRADE STEP-UP

DAY

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2023

Come spend a day at Salpointe and see what it’s like to be a Lancer.

ENTRANCE EXAM

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2023 OR SATURDAY, JANUARY 13, 2024