Fall 2010 Shield

FALL 2010

SentinelShield A bi-annual publication for alumni and friends of

SE ON CATHOLIC P r e p a r a t o r y High School

Seton Catholic Preparatory High School / Chandler, Arizona

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Beyond the

The Faces and History of Seton Catholic

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Seton Catholic Preparatory High School 1150 N. Dobson Road Chandler, AZ 85224 (480) 963-1900 www.SetonCatholic.org ADMINISTRATION Principal – Patricia Collins Dean of Students – Julie Grindey Academic Liaison & Counselor – Pam Hollerbach Director of Admission – Chris Moore Director of Athletics – Bob Bitler Director of Campus Ministry – Eric Francisco Director of Counseling – Jerry Mullin Director of Finance – Bob Esposito Director of Student Activities – Beth Pattock ADVANCEMENT OFFICE Director – Paula Osterday Assistant Director – Becky Sanchez Advancement Associate & Gift Processing – Karen Lockhart SCPHS BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEMBERS President – Don Aspito Vice President – Gabe Ortiz, ‘88 Martin Breeden Carol Dobson Noreen Cravener Tracy Dorsey Rachel (Ryan) Salanga, ‘94 Jill Sciarappo The Sentinel Shield is published bi-annually by the Seton Catholic Preparatory High School Advancement Office SetonAlumni@SetonCHS.org The Mission of Seton Catholic Preparatory High School is to provide a college preparatory curriculum within a Catholic faith community focusing on academic excellence, leadership and loving service to others.

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If so, please contact Karen Lockhart in the Advancement Office at (480) 963-1900, Ext 2031 or KLockhart@ SetonCHS.org. Parents, we appreciate receiving updated addresses so we may mail our alumni a copy of The Sentinel Shield to their own address.

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From the Principal’s Desk

Building for Excellence Inspiring the Future Patricia Collins

Dear Seton Catholic Preparatory Friends and Families, As summer draws to an end, I eagerly await the coming school year. It will be a joy to welcome our new freshman students and to watch them grow and develop over the next four years.

Reconnecting with our returning students brings interesting stories about experiences learned over the summer through part-time jobs, travels, family reunions and meeting new friends.

If you’ve visited our campus lately, you can see that Seton Catholic Preparatory is changing too. The first classroom building of our new campus is well underway. The building is scheduled to be completed by fall 2011. As fundraising efforts continue, I want to thank our many benefactors and volunteers who continue to invest and support our efforts. Together we will continue to build for the future.

I am happy to report, as a result of receiving a challenge grant from one of our generous donors, the annual Fund for Seton Catholic went over goal, raising $120,754 for student programs! Your gifts to the annual campaign help to support teacher salaries, technology upgrades in our classrooms and improvements to our facilities. Thanks to all who participated in this worthwhile endeavor!

I am also looking forward to welcoming many of our alumni when they gather for Sentinel Alumni Reunion Weekend, Oct. 1-3, 2010.

We will cheer for our varsity football team at the Friday night home game, recognize esteemed alumni at the Hall of Fame Mass and Awards Ceremony on Saturday afternoon and join our Sentinel Booster Club for some fun at the annual golf tournament on Sunday morning.

Being part of the Seton community instills the desire to serve. To this end, several of our alumni now give back to Seton in a variety of ways, such as sharing their time as volunteer

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leaders on our Board of Trustees, Hall of Fame Committee and Finance Committee. We now have six alumni faculty/staff members and a number of alumni are now current parents of the school. The love and support from Seton Alumni truly enrich our school!

Under the leadership of Director of Admission, Mr. Chris Moore, we have been blessed with a stable enrollment, in spite of these tough economic times. Mr. Moore joined Seton last December and has done an exceptional job in helping students and families make Seton their first choice.

A new administrative change this year is the addition of an “Academic Liaison” within the counseling department. Mrs. Pam Hollerbach will be responsible for responding to academic issues for both parents and students. Parents and students will receive more information regarding this liaison position at their respective orientation sessions in early August.

As I reflect on my role as your principal, I am privileged to have another opportunity to lead an exceptional faculty and staff in shaping the lives of our young people. The Class of 2010 is a testament to our mission, with 129 graduates earning over $3.2 million in academic and athletic scholarships.

Furthermore, 100% of the class has gone on to college!

As we begin this exciting new school year, let us join in a prayer of thanksgiving for all of the blessings God has bestowed on our community and ask for His guidance in the days ahead.

Once a Sentinel, Always a Sentinel!

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Pray for us!

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The Faces and History of Seton Catholic Preparatory

Seton Catholic Preparatory is on the cusp of a new era and rapidly becoming the right choice for a growing number of families all over the East Valley.

The administration and faculty of Seton Catholic Prep will continue our efforts to develop young people in their faith while promoting morals and values that develop responsible citizens who are leaders in their community.

Many years ago, those before us worked to build the campus we currently enjoy. I invite you to reminisce below on some of the stories shared in our annual yearbooks from 1958 through 2010. We ask for your continued support of Seton Catholic Preparatory in the years to come.

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are currently studying at Notre Dame University and Gonzaga University.

The first principal of Seton Catholic High School was Sister Mary Ronald Madden, S.C. who is also the blood sister of our beloved Sister Joan Marie Madden, S.C. who gave 40 plus years of her professional life to Seton Catholic High School.

1954

Seton Catholic High School was founded in 1954 as a parish school by Fr. Joseph N. Patterson. The school served the youth from St. Mary’s Church in Chandler, many from migrant and farming families.

The school was staffed by the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill. Father Patterson’s sixteen-year dream of opening a Catholic

high school in the East Valley became a reality largely due to his work and with the assistance of Mr. Joe Martinez, a St. Mary’s Parish maintenance man, whose 14 children eventually graduated from Seton Catholic High School. The school began on a five acre plot just east of the railroad tracks on Chandler Boulevard (now The Boys and Girls Club) and remained there until 1983.

1973

Seton Catholic became a diocesan school in 1973 and now serves a diverse student body of 550 young men and women from 28 parishes primarily in the East Valley, including St. Peter’s on the Gila Indian Reservation and St. Anthony’s in Casa Grande, AZ. Seton is the only Catholic high school serving this area and 30% of the student body is minority. Today, Gila River Community resident, Raeging Storm Miles, is a standout student at Seton Catholic while Thomas White, ’59 was the first Native American Pima Indian Councilman and Governor of the Gila River Community. Two previous Seton Catholic graduates from the Gila River Community

into the Seton Catholic Alumni Hall of Fame. The motto of The Class of 1965 was “We’re Sentinels born, we’re Sentinels bred…..”

1970

The first graduating class of Seton High School (the addition of “Catholic” came later) was 22 strong with the President of the Class being William Henry. Twin brothers Ronald and Donald Felix were members of this class and today still support Seton Catholic with time, treasure and talent. Sweethearts of this class, Mark Stoll and Sylvia Valdez, have been married over 50 years and now have grandchildren that are students at Seton Catholic Preparatory!

The Class of l970 saw the “Senior Lounge” come to life where television was available during break periods. Seniors also shared their smoking privileges with the juniors just beyond the patio wall (with parent’s permission of course!). Seniors Joe Mendoza and Connie O’Neal were crowned Homecoming King and Queen. Senior Tom Camptell, football team quarterback led the team to a Homecoming win over Maricopa. Tom was also the first Seton athlete to receive a full athletic scholarship to a Division I University. Tom played football for the University of Arizona for four years.

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The Seton Class of 1959 was composed of only 8 male graduates. The only singlegender graduating class ever! One of those graduates, Ed Delci, was selected the First MVP for the Seton 1958 Football Team having a record of 10-1-1. Ed was also the first AZ Chicano Peace Corps Volunteer to serve in the Program in Ecuador, South America (1963-66); and later returned to become the first Seton graduate to be named Peace Corps Regional Director serving in Cuzco, Peru South America (1969-71).

James Stephens, ‘59 served 25+ years in the US Navy (retired) and currently resides in the state of Virginia where he continues to volunteer in various veterans’ organizations.

1965

The Class of 1965 dedicated their yearbook to their mentor Father John Fahey. Father John currently lives in Tucson, Arizona and in 2009 was inducted

Seton Catholic History teacher Dennis Clinch was a graduate in the Class of 1977 and current principal Mrs. Patricia Collins, taught English during this time.

The class remembers the Cheese Drive, the Chocolate Drive and Senior Slave Day! Other Seton faculty/staff members who graduated from Seton Catholic Prep include Matt Kochis, ’97; Beth Mitchell, ’98; Jennifer (Pitts) Kohl, ’98; Bryan Olivieri, ’01; and, Steve Hart, ’01.

1980

A campus fire broke out in the early morning hours of September 12, 1980.

Al Mendoza, one of seven siblings to graduate from Seton, reported the fire.

After three years in temporary buildings on that same site, Seton moved to the current location on Dobson Road. An un-touched crucifix recovered in the campus ashes hangs in the Administration building today.

1983

The new “Seton Catholic Tri-City High School” campus was dedicated on October 9, 1983 with the Most Reverend Bishop Thomas J. O’Brien presiding. The play “Christmas in the Village Square” was performed that year under the directorship of Mrs. Elizabeth Mariner. The student council of this year, led by Brother Dan Casey included Gino Gutierrez, Chris Gummel, Ernie Friend, Debbie Eubanks, Nick Arnone, and Ampy Lee.

1987

In 1987 Mr. Jerry Mullin, current Director of Counseling and Varsity Softball Coach, was quoted as saying “Each teacher hopes not only to impart knowledge to the student but a set of values and ideals

that the student can live by and shine for.” And junior class member Nicole Harrison was quoted saying “This year has been full of many surprises and changes and I’ll be even more surprised when our gym’s done!”

1988

Nicole Harrison, ‘88 is currently a Firefighter/Paramedic with the Phoenix Fire Department and serves as the Seton Alumni Hall of Fame Committee Chairman!

1988 brought Mrs. Louann Walther from Dallas, Texas to become the school secretary and she still serves that position today! Mrs. Mary Beth Mueller was our assistant principal and the yearbook noted her least favorite subject in school was English!

1994

The Class of 1994’s motto was “Breaking Out” as this was the year student enrollment and staff size reached new highs. New uniform and gum rules

were implemented. The athletic fields were relocated and upgraded and the library was rearranged and became computerized!

2000

Homecoming Queen and King for the Class of 2000 were Heather Gaiser and Trevor De Benedetto. Senior Heather Heying was quoted as saying the cheesiest pick up line is “Is your dad a terrorist, because you are the bomb!” Seton sweethearts this year included Dan Koestner and Kelly Rush, Greg Koestner and Ashley Schmitt, Mike Fritzgerald and Colleen Hill, Liz Sills and Ben Thompson, and Greg Esposito and Kim Covert!

and Sam Morris, Maria and Andrea Doris, Josh and Aaron Lester, and Katie and Angelina Baglini! The football field was relocated and construction began on the Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Chapel.

2010

Construction began on the second building for the campus expansion with the ground breaking and blessing being held on February 26 and presided over by The Most Reverend Bishop Olmstead. This new classroom building will house 16 new classrooms as well as a much needed fine arts level. When completed, enrollment at Seton Catholic will increase to 700 students.

The Class of 2010 brought 100% of the graduating seniors off to higher education; three national merit finalists and $3.2

2002

The Class of 2002 was known for “coloring outside the lines” and that they did! The Seton Cheer Squad attended the UCLA cheer camp which also included a day at Disneyland. The Seton Boy’s Basketball team took their annual summer trip to San Diego. The students also brought new colors to show their Lord as Jake Hyde wowed the congregation at daily Mass and the Mass sound crew was led by Eric Eklund! In the Class of 2002 Christine Slomski and Aaron Farabaugh were voted to have the Most School Spirit and Erika Bush and Sean McCarthy were voted Future Politicians! The journalism students producing the student newspaper “The Sentinel” were heard to proclaim: “He who controls the news, controls the world!”

2006

2006 brought the year of the “Van” shoes, hair straightening and campus expansion!

The Swim Team was overloaded with siblings: Brian and Patricia Espiritu, Kyle

million dollars in college scholarships. The Valedictorian of the Class of 2010 was Mr. Kyle Eddy and the Salutatorian was Mr. Connor Wiegand.

Seton Catholic Preparatory welcomes 156 new freshmen in as the Class of 2014.

Many who have gone before have built this campus both spiritually and physically.

In honor of these living and deceased bricks of the school and in honor of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, we will continue to grow our campus and build strong young men and women within a Catholic faith community who are focused on academic excellence, leadership and loving service to others.

Alumnibits 1961

Brigido Miranda Jr., ‘61 retired from NammoTalley, Inc. after 46 years of service.

Congratulations! ________________________

1986

Mischel Wirthman, ’86 married Charles Fiaccabino on June 18, 2010.

Congratulations! ________________________

1988

Gabe Ortiz, ’88 recently elected as Vice President of the Seton Catholic Preparatory High School Board of Trustees. He and his wife Anna have been married for 14 years and have 2 boys at Saint John Bosco, Gabriel Jr. and Matteo. Gabe is employed by Medtronic Spine and Biologics. ________________________

1990

Renee Schettler Rossi, ’90 was married this past Christmas Eve. Renee is a freelance writer & editor, living and working in New York, New York.

Visit her website at www. reneeschettler.com ________________________

1991

Mark Sheridan, ’91 and Andria (Falk) Sheridan, ’92 were married in 2003 and have 2 beautiful boys: Milo Sheridan born February, 2005 and Finn Sheridan born April 2008. Mark, Andria and their boys live in Phoenix. ________________________

1994

Stephanie (Sirvent) Wallace, ‘94 and her husband Eric and big brother Jackson welcomed Grayson “Gracie” Leigh Wallace into their family on January 18, 2009.

The Wallace family has also recently relocated to Carlsbad, CA. ________________________ Heather (Danielson) Morris,’94 is seeking to locate a group of her photo-slides that were being used to create a slide show presentation for the 2004 All Seton Reunion. If someone has those Class of

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1994 slides, please contact Heather at 602-499-2120.

Thank you! ________________________

1997

Wendi Davis McGrath, ‘97 and husband Mike McGrath welcomed the birth of their daughter Katherine “Kate” McGrath on December 5th, 2009. ________________________ Matt Kochis, ’97 and wife Leah have two beautiful daughters Madalyn who is 5 and Claire who is 2. Matt and Leah are both faculty and staff members of Seton Catholic Prep! ________________________

2000

Elizabeth ‘Libby’ AcedoSpanovich, ‘00 married Carlos Spanovich in 2006 and they now have two children, Kadence 31/3 years and Kylie who will be 2 in Nov. Libby is a licensed banker and is currently working in Investment Advising here in Phoenix. ________________________ Candice Kochis, ’00, sister of Matt, was married in June, 2010. ________________________

2001

Debbie (Kirby) Stanton, ’01 had her 1st child last July, Samuel Macmillan Stanton.

She and her husband, Ben, live in Kenai, Alaska! ________________________ Bradley Kendrex, ‘01 and Katie Hatty (who attended SCHS from 1998-1999 and graduated from Divine Child Catholic High School in Dearborn Heights, MI in 2002) were married in October of 2009. ________________________ Daniel Krick, ‘01 has recently moved back to the Valley of the Sun after working as a nuclear engineer near Albany, NY. He is now the plant engineer at the Arlington Valley Energy Facility in Arlington, AZ working for North American Energy Services. He and his wife Amy will soon be purchasing a home in the Goodyear area to enjoy with their two boys, Caleb, 6 and Keenan, 4. ________________________

2002

Ben Osterday, ‘02 graduated in May from the Exotic Animal Management and Training program (EATM) at Moorpark College in Moorpark, CA. He will have an Associate’s Degree in Science and will be certified in Animal Behavior Management and Wildlife Education. He is hoping to land a job at the San Diego Wild Animal Park where he will work with their African elephant collection. Throughout his time at Moorpark College, he has been on the Dean’s list each semester and has received glowing reviews about his work ethic, his ability to communicate, and his willingness to help others.

Ben and Colleen Hill, ’02 are engaged and are planning a 2011 wedding! They are currently living in San Diego. ________________________

2003

Brandon McLaughlin, ’03 and his wife Michelle are expecting their first child this fall. Currently Brandon is the Director of Music at Our Lady of Joy and Michelle serves as Assistant Music Director at St. Patrick. The McLaughlin’s live in Tempe. ________________________ Katie Dodaro, ‘03 graduated from NAU in May of 2009.

She received her Business degree with a specialization in Hotel and Restaurant Management. She was Manager of the Mondrian Hotel in Scottsdale and now works for National Association of Information Destruction (NAID) as the Certification Assistant. Katie lives in North Scottsdale and on her free time loves to travel and snowboard. ________________________

2004

Lt. Quinn Meyers, ’04, US Army, graduated in August 2010 from Blackhawk Helicopter training at Ft Rucker, Alabama. Quinn’s next assignment will then be to the 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade in South Korea. ________________________

Mary Placido, ‘04 was recently named to their AllDecade Team for basketball at Cal Lutheran. ________________________ Eric Barkyoumb, ’04 has begun a new career position with the Phoenix Suns as Partnership Activation Specialist. Eric will be working in renewing and facilitating new marketing partnerships for the Phoenix Suns organization. ________________________

2005

Daniel Moberly, ’05 married Shannon McCarthy, ‘05 on January 2, 2010. The couple resides in Gilbert. ________________________ Amanda Wessel, 05 has graduated with honors with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Grand Canyon University. She will be working at Tucson Medical Center in the Emergency Department. ________________________

2006

Alexis Hodel, ’06 was awarded the prestigious TCRG-Irish Dance Teacher’s Certification and is the lead Irish dance instructor for the Bracken School of Irish Dance under the mentorship of Thomas Bracken, A.D.C.R.G., owner and director of the Chandlerbased school. ________________________ Matt Molloy, ’06 has graduated Summa Cum Laude from Notre Dame University and has been accepted into the medical program at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore beginning in the Fall of 2010. Congratulations Matthew! ________________________ Gillean Osterday, ‘06 graduated from the University of Arizona in May with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nutritional Science and a Minor in Chemistry.

She has been accepted into graduate school to pursue a Masters Degree in Nutritional Science at ASU beginning this fall. Prior to graduation, Gill was named

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the Outstanding Senior by the Nutrition Dept. ________________________ Carey Pattock, ‘06 graduated in December of 2009 from NAU with a BS in Elementary Education. Carey and Aron Kirch, ‘04 were married on May 1, 2010 at the Church of the Holy Spirit in Tempe. They enjoyed a honeymoon cruise touring Barcelona, Cannes, Florence and the Vatican.

They now reside in Pecos Ranch in Chandler. ________________________ Gregory Dodaro, ‘06 graduated Summa cum Laude from the Honors College of Creighton University in Omaha, NE in May. Greg received his Bachelors of Arts and Science degree double majoring in Chemistry and Philosophy with a minor in Biology. Greg will be attending Creighton Medical School in Omaha, NE beginning in August of 2010. ________________________ Erik Walsberg, ’06 is this year’s recipient of the prestigious Wexler Award from ASU. Erik has majored in mathematics and spent the fall of 2008 in the “Budapest Semesters in Mathematics” program. He is planning on pursuing a PhD in mathematics focusing on Mathematical Logic either at Leeds, Oxford or UCLA. He is a fan of Sion Sono movies, Gyros and the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna. ________________________ Patrick Tighe, ‘06 graduated from The University of Notre Dame May 16, 2010 magna cum laude and was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa Fraternity. He was also awarded the John Oesterle Award in Philosophy.

His major was Philosophy, with a minor in Politics and Economics. He has a position in Washington, D.C. with the Anti-trust department. ________________________

2007

Billy Holmes, ‘07 was nominated by Gov. Brewer to the Arizona Board of

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for the: Seton Catholic Preparatory High School the school’s senior honor society founded in 1903 to further the ideals of the college by promoting the values of character, loyalty and leadership. ________________________

2008

Nicole Celestino, ’08 graduated in May from Chandler Gilbert Community College and received her AA degree with High Distinction.

During her time there she was a starting midfielder on the Women’s Soccer team. Nicole was inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and was named a 2009-10 Academic All American. Nicole is continuing her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing at ASU. ________________________

2009

Kelsey Ham, ’09 recently joined Delta Zeta, the Theta Eta chapter at Creighton University in Omaha, NE. ________________________

2010

Kelsey Rodriguez, ’10 and Brennan Vance, Seton Senior, welcomed Bishop Olmstead to the Seton Catholic Prep campus this past spring. Kelsey will be playing softball this fall at the University of the Pacific. ________________________ Dale Lockhart, ’10 is playing basketball for Mesa Community College following an outstanding senior season at SCPHS. ________________________

Sentinel Alumni Reunion Weekend!

Friday, October 1, 7:00pm All Seton Catholic Alumni will be recognized at the Varsity Football game.

A tailgate dinner will be available before the game!

Saturday, October 2, 3:00pm Seton All-Class Alumni Mass in the Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Chapel. Following Mass will be the induction of new Alumni Hall of Fame members and an All-Class Reunion happy hour. Registration for this event is $15. Register online at www.SetonCatholic.org

Saturday, October 2, 7:30pm The Seton Catholic Fine Arts Association along with the Sentinel Booster Club will be hosting a performance of Late Nite Catechism III: Till Death Do Us Part. This performance will be in the Seton Catholic cafeteria. Tickets will be available in advance for $35 in the Seton Spirit Store and $40 the night of the performance.

Sunday, October 3, 7:30am 17th Annual Sentinel Golf Tournament at Ocotillo Golf Resort Tournament fee includes prizes and lunch.

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Regents and was confirmed by both the Senate Education Committee unanimously and the Arizona Senate. His term began on June 30th. ________________________ Shannon Desmond, ’07 was awarded the Mills Prize for Academic Excellence at Seton Hall University and was the only recipient of her junior class. She was also awarded the Mutual Benefit Life Scholarship for her academic excellence in the field of Marketing at the 2010 Stillman School of Business Integrity and Professionalism Awards Ceremony at Seton Hall University. ________________________ Andrew Belus, ’07 recognized by Northern Arizona University as a recipient of the Big Sky Winter All-Academic team.

Andrew is majoring in Microbiology and serving on the NAU Men’s Track and Field Team. ________________________ Michaela Robles, ‘07 was elected Vice President of Membership by the Zeta Iota Chapter of Delta Gamma sorority at Chapman University in Southern CA. Michaela has completed a minor in Communications and will graduate with a B.A. in Public Relations & Advertising in December 2010. Following graduation, Michaela plans to attend graduate school. ________________________ Michael Barlow, ’07 has earned a prestigious internship on Wall Street for the summer of 2010. Barlow is a junior at Hobart College in Geneva, New York with a double major in economics and political science. Barlow is a member of the men’s basketball team and in the classroom has been distinguished with the James Mickel Williams Prize in compiling the highest GPA in the junior class. He has been inducted into the Omicron Delta Epsilon Honor Society, Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society and Hobart’s Druid Society,

DO YOU have news?

Send it in! Be sure to include your class year along with your accomplishment, accolade or other significant news item.

Email to Becky Sanchez:

RSanchez@SetonCHS.org

Need help planning your class reunion?

If you are interested in obtaining more information or assistance in planning your Seton Catholic Class Reunion, please contact Becky Sanchez in the Seton Advancement office at 480.963.1900, Ext. 2006 or by email at BSanchez@SetonCHS.org Many Seton graduating classes (such as 1959, 1962, 1964, 1970, 1988, 1995 and 2000) have already begun to make their reunion plans for this weekend. Stay informed by checking the Seton Catholic website often and follow Seton Catholic Preparatory High School Students, Alumni and Friends on Facebook!

Register for both the Seton All-Class Alumni Mass event and the 17th Annual Sentinel Booster Club Golf Tournament on line at www.SetonCatholic.org

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C A P I TA L C A M PA I G N

Building for Excellence Construction is well underway on our new classroom building!

The goal is to occupy the building for the 2011-2012 schoolyear. Our Capital Campaign Steering Committee is working to secure $2M in cash by June 30, 2011. These funds will be used to purchase furnishings and equipment and to pay for the cost of construction and bond obligations.

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allows Seton Catholic Preparatory to construct new buildings and facilities in phases, so that the school is operational during the entire construction period.

Seton Catholic has already raised over $7 million to fund Phase One of the campus expansion: • The school purchased an additional 12.3 acres of land adjacent to the current campus for its expansion.

• The football field and stadium were moved.

• The new 5,900 sq. ft. Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Chapel was completed and dedicated in March 2008.

Make your gift today!

Please consider making the dream of our new classroom building a reality in the following ways:

• Cash, Including Multi-Year Pledges • Bequest Through an Estate Plan or Will • Life Insurance and Securities • Corporate Matching • In-Kind Construction, Supplies and Services • Charitable Trusts For more information, please call Paula Osterday, Director of Advancement at Seton Catholic Preparatory High School (480) 963-1900, Ext. 2011.

All gifts are tax deductible in accordance with federal and Arizona state laws.

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for Seton Catholic What is the Fund for Seton Catholic?

It really is very simple. Your annual gifts allow the Seton experience to be possible.

Similarly to many private faith based schools, Seton Catholic Preparatory’s tuition does not fully cover the cost of educating tomorrow’s leaders, today. It is because of your gifts that we are able to fully educate, enhance and nurture the youth that attend Seton Catholic Preparatory. Monetary gifts are necessary to continue and carry out our mission to provide a college preparatory curriculum within a Catholic faith community focusing on academic excellence, leadership and loving service to others. We cannot do it alone and need your continued support to ensure that today’s and tomorrow’s students can experience a full Seton education.

Your Gift

Please consider a gift of today of $25, $50, $100 or more. Your gift is a sign of your belief in the Seton legacy. Seton Catholic is a strong community of faith, guided by St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s Charisms of love, courage, faith and determination. Our legacy of personal and academic excellence has endured and evolved since 1954, and with your financial support, we will continue our long tradition.

Thank you for teaming with Seton Catholic Preparatory High School in its mission to graduate students with Strong Hearts, Strong Minds, and who will be Strong Leaders, ready to meet the future. Thank you for supporting the legacy of excellence that we are proud to be associated with!

Your Gift to the Fund for Seton Catholic

Your gift will help determine the growth and development of every student at Seton Catholic. The programs supported by your gifts directly impact the students, their programs, and their facilities through technology updates, facility upgrades, recruitment and retention of superior faculty; and ensuring the continuing viability of Seton Catholic Preparatory High School for years to come. We count on your support to help make it happen.

We count on your support.

Please return the enclosed envelope today with your gift to the students of Seton Catholic Preparatory High School.

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Fall Athletic Schedule 2010-11 Varsity Football Coach: Rex Bowser Date Opponent 8/20 Rincon* 8/27 Independence 9/3 Amphitheater 9/10 Campo Verde 9/17 Coronado 9/24 Notre Dame 10/1 Williams Field 10/8 Tempe 10/15 Queen Creek 10/22 Arcadia** 10/29 Maricopa 11/5 Higley 11/12 State 1st Round

Location Away Home Home Away Away Away Home Away Away Home Away Home TBD

9/25 9/29

Time 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm

*Scrimmage **Homecoming

All Home games played at Seton

Junior Varsity Football

Date 9/2 9/9 9/16 9/23 9/30 10/7 10/14 10/21

Opponent Maricopa Higley Coronado Notre Dame Williams Field Tempe Queen Creek Arcadia

Location Home Away Home Home Away Home Home Away

Time 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm

Freshman Football

Coach: Steve Hart Date Opponent Location 9/1 Maricopa Away 9/8 Higley Home 9/15 Coronado Away 9/22 Notre Dame Away 9/29 Williams Field Home 10/6 Tempe Away 10/13 Queen Creek Away 10/20 Arcadia Home

Time 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm

Swim & Dive

Date 8/31 9/7

Opponent Location Time Notre Dame Home 3:30pm Williams Field/ Poston Butte Home 3:30pm 9/9 Tempe Home 3:30pm 9/14 Campo Verde/ Coronado Away 3:30pm 9/21 Arcadia Away 3:30pm 9/25 Skyline Invite Away 8:00am 9/28 Apache Junction Away 3:30pm 10/5 Higley Home 3:30pm TBD Section Meet Away TBD TBD State Meet Away TBD Home Events Meet at Arrowhead Pool

Cross Country

Coach: Dennis Clinch Date Opponent Location Time 9/1 Higley/ Campo Verde/ Saguaro Home 5:00pm 9/11 Chandler Invite Away 8:00am 9/22 Arcadia/Maricopa Home 5:00pm

Ojo Rojo Invite Away 8:00am Maricopa/ Combs/Coronado Away 5:00pm 10/6 Cactus Shadows/ AJ/Saguaro Away 4:00pm Chandler City Meet Away TBD 10/20 TBD Section Meet Away TBD TBD State Meet Away TBD Home Events Meet at Tumbleweed Park

Varsity Volleyball

Coach: James Felton Date Opponent Location Time 8/25 Hamilton* Away 6:00pm 8/31 Sabino Home 6:00pm 9/2 Cactus Home 6:00pm 9/7 Notre Dame Home 6:00pm 9/8 Williams Field Away 6:00pm 9/9 Paradise Valley Away 6:00pm 9/10-11 Westwood Tournament Away TBD 9/14 Tempe Home 6:00pm 9/15 Coronado Away 6:00pm 9/21 Arcadia Away 6:00pm 9/23 Maricopa Home 6:00pm 9/28 Higley Home 6:00pm 9/30 Notre Dame Away 6:00pm 10/5 Williams Field Home 6:00pm 10/7 Tempe Away 6:00pm 10/12 Coronado Home 6:00pm 10/14 Arcadia Home 6:00pm 10/19 Maricopa Away 6:00pm 10/21 Higley Away 6:00pm 10/22-23 Nike Tournament Away TBD TBD State TBD 7:00pm TBD Highland Tournament TBD TBD *Scrimmage

Junior Varsity Volleyball

Coach: James Felton Date Opponent Location Time 8/31 Sabino Home 5:00pm 9/2 Cactus Home 5:00pm 9/7 Notre Dame Home 5:00pm 9/8 Williams Field Away 5:00pm 9/9 Paradise Valley Away 5:00pm 9/14 Tempe Home 5:00pm 9/15 Coronado Away 5:00pm 9/21 Arcadia Away 5:00pm 9/23 Maricopa Home 5:00pm 9/28 Higley Home 5:00pm 9/30 Notre Dame Away 5:00pm 10/5 Williams Field Home 5:00pm 10/7 Tempe Away 5:00pm 10/12 Coronado Home 5:00pm 10/14 Arcadia Home 5:00pm 10/19 Maricopa Away 5:00pm 10/22 Higley Away

Freshman Volleyball

Coach: James Felton Date Opponent Location Time 8/31 Sabino Home 4:00pm 9/2 Cactus Home 4:00pm 9/7 Notre Dame Home 4:00pm 9/8 Williams Field Away 4:00pm 9/9 Paradise Valley Away 4:00pm

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9/14 9/15 9/21 9/23 9/28 9/30 10/5 10/7 10/12 10/14 10/19 10/22

Tempe Coronado Arcadia Maricopa Higley Notre Dame Williams Field Tempe Coronado Arcadia Maricopa Higley

Home Away Away Home Home Away Home Away Home Home Away Away

4:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm

Golf-Girls

Coach: Bernadette Vukovich Date Opponent Location Time 8/30 Notre Dame, Maricopa Home 3:30pm 9/1 Wms Field/ Poston Butte Home 3:30pm 9/4 Tempe Invite Away TBD 9/9 Tempe Home 3:30pm 9/13 Campo Verde/ Maricopa Away 3:30pm 9/15 Arcadia Away 3:30pm 9/20 AJ Away 3:30pm 9/22 Higley Home 3:30pm 9/27 Combs/ Notre Dame Away 3:30pm 9/29 Campo Verde/ Arcadia Away 3:30pm 10/6 Higley Away 3:00pm 10/11 Notre Dame/ Wms Field Away 3:00pm 10/18 Combs/Saguaro Away 3:00pm TBD Sectionals Away TBD TBD State Away TBD Home Matches Meet at San Marcos Golf Course

Golf-Boys

Coach: Dan Nguyen Date Opponent Location Time 8/31 Notre Dame/ Brophy/Dobson Away 3:00pm 9/2 Casa Grande/ Chandler/Gilbert Home 3:30pm 9/7-9 East Valley Invite Away TBD 9/10-11 Dobson Invite Away TBD 9/14 Saguaro/Combs Away 3:30pm 9/16 Arcadia/Perry Away 3:30pm 9/21 McClintock/ Combs/ Notre Dame Home 3:30pm 9/28 Queen Creek/ Dobson/Central Home 3:30pm 9/30 Cactus Shadows/ Boulder Creek Away 3:30pm 10/5 Highland/Higley/ Basha Home 3:00pm 10/12 Higley Away 3:00pm 10/14 Notre Dame/ Alhambra Away 3:00pm 10/19 Apache Junction/ Saguaro Away 3:00pm 10/22 Chandler Invite Away TBD TBD Sectionals Away TBD TBD State Away TBD Home Matches Meet at San Marcos Golf Course

2010-11

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EDUCATIONALSERIES

Parent & September 27, 2010 Student Jesus loves me...now what?”

What does it really mean to be a Catholic living in the 21st century? How and where do faith and culture collide and what does it mean to me, personally? This program will offer an intriguing look at what it means to live as a modern Catholic daily and what such a decision means for your future.

PreSenTer: affectionately known as the “Bible Geek®,” Mark Hart serves as executive Vice President for Life Teen International. A graduate from the University of notre Dame, Mark is a popular speaker, award-winning author and weekly regular on Catholic radio programs.

November 8, 2010 What’s the Point—of Your Life?

A program aimed at inspiring students and their families to realize the meaning and value of their lives.

PreSenTer: Celebrity reporter turned inspirational author, Catholic Sun Columnist and speaker Chris Benguhe taps into his rich tapestry of amazing experiences as a high profile reporter turned author as well as his poignant personal reflections, some funny, some dramatic as he invites youth and adults to realize in an increasingly demanding and confusing world, our problems, imperfections and failures are a chance for us to reach out to others to love and respect, and to be loved and respected in return.

s p e a k e r s

March 28, 2011

January 24, 2011 The Total Game Plan for Maintaining Your Sexual Integrity

The greatest designer of all times created you in His unrepeatable image and laid out the blueprint for relationship success. God’s plan for your sexuality will leave you more satisfied than MTV, TV, movies, or any magazine’s plan for your sexuality. This talk will unpack God’s plan to fulfill the deepest desire of your heart to be loved and to love rightly.

PreSenTer: Melanie Pritchard is the executive Director of the Foundation for Life and Love (www.fflal.org). She previously was the education Director for Life ed. Corp., speaking on behalf of Arizona right to Life. She has spoken nationwide to thousands of people at many churches, schools and organizations about modesty, chastity, pro-life issues, and marriage.

R.I.P.P.L.E. – The Art of Living Life on Your Terms

A unique presentation that will reveal and elaborate on 6 very important principles for living that, if applied, will help anyone at any age get to the next level in any area of their life regardless of their circumstances. Give yourself a treat and plan on attending this talk where John and Kirk will use their real-life stories, quotes, statistics, and poetry to entertain and teach this unique message and formula for success.

PreSenTerS: During the last ten years Kirk Nugent has served as a catalyst for change, challenging people worldwide to “Pursue your Passion” while discounting preconceived notions of success and self-actualization.

John N. Nanni is a high-energy speaker that brings his experiences and hope to each I audience combining JOHn nAnn nT KIrK nUGe humor and passion.

EvENT TIMES: Student Programs:

8:15 am

Parent Programs:

7:00 pm

Seton Gymnasium St. elizabeth Ann Seton Chapel

Sponsored by the Seton Parents’ Association and the Office of the Dean of Students

Where’s Father Will?

Travels take school Chaplain to Univ. of Notre Dame We are pleased to announce that Seton Catholic Preparatory High School has been awarded a $250,000 grant by the Gila River Indian Community. This grant will be used to help fund the completion of the new classroom building which is currently under construction.

Theology teacher and mentor to Seton students, Fr. Will is an important leader and faculty member of Seton. He will be teaching Vocations and Sacraments for the 2010-11 school year.

Father Will Schmid, Seton Catholic’s Chaplain, was on the road this summer to South Bend, Indiana where he began working on a Masters Degree in Education from the University of Notre Dame. Before arriving for classes at Notre Dame, he spent a week of vacation in Louisiana. Father attended classes at Notre Dame until the end of July and the Masters program will take him three summers to complete. In August, Father will begin a new parish assignment at St. Theresa Parish in Phoenix, will continue as Chaplain

at Seton Catholic Preparatory and will also be teaching the classes of Vocations and Sacraments at Seton Catholic Preparatory in our Theology Program.

Father Will was a young Lutheran student who attended a Catholic high school and became actively involved in the Life Teen program at St. Theresa Parish. Influenced by his Catholic education and by members of St. Theresa Parish, Father Will was confirmed into the Roman Catholic Church at the 2001 Easter Vigil service at St. Theresa’s. The Holy Spirit then led Fr. Will on an interesting journey: a journey that ultimately brought him to discern a vocation to the priesthood and entry into seminary formation under the sponsorship of the Diocese of Phoenix. Father Will was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Phoenix at Saints Simon and Jude Cathedral on June 6, 2009.

Seton Catholic Preparatory High School is proud to have Father Will as chaplain, faculty member, and mentor to our students!

Seton Catholic Development Council Invites Memorial Gifts Last year, the Seton Catholic Development Council, chaired by Seton parent, Margaret Borns, offered current Seton families and staff the opportunity to make memorial gifts to remember their loved ones at the All Soul’s Day Mass, held on Nov. 2, 2009, in the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Chapel. A similar opportunity was presented as part of the annual Mother’s Mass in December 2009.

With these programs being so well received, the Development Council will be offering several memorial giving opportunities throughout the coming year. Details will be forthcoming on the Seton website at www. setoncatholic.org. Please consider remembering your loved ones while making a difference in the lives of Seton students!

Seton Catholic

Alumni

The Alumni Association of Seton Catholic Preparatory High School is an organization of alumni and friends who collaborate for the purpose of reuniting alumni while sustaining and fostering relationships within the Seton Catholic Community. Through social, charitable, educational, and spiritual activities, the Association strives to instill the Setonian charisms of Courage, Determination, Faith, and Love, thus helping to support the vision and mission of the school.

To reconnect with Seton classmates, to update your contact information or find out how to become involved with your Seton Alumni Association, please email: SetonAlumni@SetonCHS.org or call the Seton Advancement Office (480) 963-1900, Ext. 2006.

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P lanned GIVING

Of all the gifts you have given, a bequest in your will may be the most meaningful one you will ever make. Through a bequest, you can remember loved ones in special ways, perpetuate your values and help shape the future of Seton Catholic Preparatory High School.

For more information, please call Paula Osterday, Director of Advancement (480) 963-1900 Ext. 2011

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23rd Annual Dinner and Auction presents:

Dancin’ in the Moonlight Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010 Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort This fund-raising event provides community awareness of the excellence in education at Seton Catholic Preparatory High School and raises vital funds for enrichment programs for the students.

The evening begins with a Silent Auction and Cocktails at 5:00 pm followed by Dinner, Entertainment, Live Auction and Dancing!

Sponsorship Opportunities Over the Moon Sponsor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000

10 tickets to the event seated at one table Back cover of event program or full side of Bid Paddle Advertising on web site Public acknowledgement at event Acknowledgment in thank you letter to all donors and attendees

Full Moon Sponsor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 4 tickets to the event Half page of advertising in the event program Advertising on the web site

Moon Beam VIP Table Sponsor . . . . . . . $1,850

VIP Table seating for 10 at event Personalized table along with take home centerpiece (1) Tableside bottles of wine (2) Guest room (1) for the evening at Crowne Plaza San Marcos Resort Complimentary professional photo of group at event

Star Bright Sponsor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000 4 tickets to the event Quarter page of advertising in the event program

Star Light Sponsor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $500 2 tickets to the event Quarter page of advertising in the event program

Sparkler Sponsor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250 Quarter page of advertising in the event program

For more information about Seton After Dark, Please contact: Tom McGuire 2010 Event Chairman & SETON PARENT

tmcguire@mtclaret.org

Admission Office Enhances Application Process New software to improve experience of processing and tracking application progress

By Chris Moore director of admission

Greetings to all from the Admission Office. It has been an outstanding year thus far, and will only get better upon the arrival of our freshman class. We are all very excited about the personal quality, diversity and overall academic strength of the class of 2014. They will continue the tradition of laying a very strong foundation for all who follow.

New Application Process Moving forward, we will continue to upgrade the admission process. In that light, Seton Catholic Prep will now be utilizing a new application for admission that will begin with an online inquiry form. In response to their inquiry, prospective families will receive our new application that will include: • Family Bio & contact information • Essays prompts • Head of School recommendation • English recommendation • Math recommendation • New Science recommendation • New Teacher of Choice recommendation Additionally, we are including the application instructions and our 2011-2012 admission timeline so that families remain well informed about the process.

Enhanced Online Tracking of Application Process In conjunction with our new application materials, we have decided to take the next technological step and have hired the FACTs management Company to implement their Enrollment Management Program, effectively enabling us to track and guide prospective families from inquiry through registration. This will enable

us to better serve the needs of each family as they advance through the application process.

More Dates Available for “Shadow Days” at Seton Catholic Prep We will continue to host shadow days for our prospective 9th graders and upper school transfer students, giving them the opportunity to experience Seton Catholic Prep in action. Included will be a campus tour and a chance to sit in on classes, generally experiencing the day in the life of a Seton Catholic Prep student, not to mention the best chocolate chip cookies in the East Valley. Please keep an eye on our web site as we will be posting these dates shortly.

Save the Date for Seton Catholic Prep’s Open House Our annual open house will take place this year on Saturday, October 16 from 9:00 am to Noon. Plan to join us that day for a campus tour and a meet and greet with our exceptional faculty and staff.

Parents and Prospective Students are Welcome on Campus Anytime Choosing the right school is a significant decision in your child’s life. It is important to know that we are happy to welcome families to our campus to learn more about Seton Catholic Prep and how we can serve your child both in and out of the classroom. If a family is willing to take time away from their busy day to come and learn more about our school, we will make sure we are here to welcome you.

For further information or to contact Chris Moore, please contact the Admission Office at: 480.963.1900 x2008 or cmoore@setonchs.org

SETON

CATHOLIC PREPARATORY

OPEN HOUSE

Saturday

October 16 9:00a - 12:00p

• Meet Faculty & Staff • Tour Campus • Experience Seton In Action

N E W SHADOW !

DAY

ANY DAY

General Shad ow Day dates will be announ ced online soo n.

Please note th at the parents o f prospective st udents can ca ll to schedule a Sh adow Day anyt im e.

Please call the Admission Offi ce to learn more or schedule a ca mpus visit.

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Ocotillo Golf Club

Sunday, October 3, 2010

Welcome to the 17th annual

Golf Tournament Agenda

Seton Catholic Preparatory Sentinel Booster Club Golf Tournament. Join us on October 3, 2010 at Ocotillo Golf Resort in Chandler for a day of fun & sun! This year we are coordinating our event with the Alumni Reunion Weekend that will include Alumni recognition at our October 1st football game, Alumni Mass on Saturday afternoon, and a Saturday evening performance of Late Nite Catechism III. The weekend will culminate with our Golf Tournament

6:30 am

Registration, Silent Auction Opens, Raffle Tickets, Mulligans and Warm-Up

7:30 am

Shotgun Start

12:30 pm

Lunch and Awards

2:00 pm

Tournament Concludes

We invite you to join us as a player or sponsor in this year’s tournament and to assist Seton Catholic in maintaining the high level of academic and athletic development our students receive. Seton’s success is due to the many parents, family and local businesses just like you! Thank you in advance for supporting Seton Catholic Preparatory High School athletes!

Ocotillo Golf Club

Tournament Prizes Contests:

• Hole In One $10,000 Cash Prize • Longest drive for Men and Women prize • Closest to pin Men and Women prize • Longest Put • Top three low scores, plus highest score!

For more information or to

REGISTER TODAY! Brian Hanger, Chairman wbhaz@aol.com or 480-229-2200 Tim Springston, Towel Boy tim.springston@cox.net or 602-509-3339

Seton Catholic Preparatory High School 1150 N. Dobson Rd., Chandler, AZ 85224 School: 480.963.1900 Athletic Office: 480.963.1900 ext. 2027

www.setoncatholic.org

non-profit org. u.s. postage

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PAID

Chandler, Arizona Permit No. 188

P r e p a r a t o r y High School

1150 North Dobson Road Chandler, AZ 85224-4004 www.SetonCatholic.org

ofupcoming Calendarevents

15th Annual Sentinel Classic 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament September 11

Seton Catholic Preparatory High School Advance Registration required,

Email Karen Self at KSelf@Setonchs.org for more information ___________________________________________

Seton Catholic Alumni Mass and Reception October 2

3:00 pm Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Chapel Register at www.SetonCatholic.org

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17th Annual Sentinel Booster Club Golf Tournament Oct. 3

Lunch, Raffle Prizes and More!

See information on page 15 to register

7:30 am shot gun start Ocotillo Golf Resort, Chandler, AZ

Drama Department Fall Play Performance

Oct. 8 — 5:30 pm Dinner Theatre, & 7:00 pm Oct. 9 — 7:00 pm Oct. 10 — 3:00 pm Oct. 15 — 9:30 am, 7:00 pm Oct. 16 — 7:00 pm Adults $10 Students $5 am show $.50

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Prospective Student Open House at Seton Catholic Oct. 16

9:00 am to 12:00 Noon

See information on page 14 for details ___________________________________________

Homecoming Football Game Oct. 22

vs. Arcadia, 7:00 pm

All Souls Mass Nov. 1

7:30 am Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Chapel on campus. Please check the website for memorializing someone at this Mass!

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23rd Annual Seton After Dark “Dancin’ In the Moonlight”

Nov. 20

Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort Grande Pavillion

See information on page 13 for sponsorship opportunities ___________________________________________

Holiday Fine Arts Night Dec. 9

7:00 pm, Seton Gymnasium Adults $3 -- Students $1

ORDER SETON SCRIP IN THE SETON SPIRIT STORE! Located in the Seton Library

OPEN: M-Th 7:30-9:00 am, 2:30-4:00 pm; Fri. 11:30 am-12:30 pm