Fall 2010
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.
Are you receiving multiple copies of The Sentinel Shield? 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.
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
Patricia Collinsleaders 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! From the Principal’s
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
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…..”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
were implemented. The athletic fields were relocated and upgraded and the library was rearranged and became computerized!
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!
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!”
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!
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
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.
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
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 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.
1961
Brigido Miranda Jr., ‘61 retiredfromNammoTalley, Inc.after46yearsofservice. 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 PreparatoryHighSchool Board of Trustees. He and his wife Anna have been married for14yearsandhave2boys at Saint John Bosco, Gabriel Jr. and Matteo. Gabe is employedbyMedtronicSpine andBiologics.
1990
Renee Schettler Rossi, ’90 was married this past Christmas Eve. Renee is a freelance writer & editor,livingandworking 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 have2beautifulboys:Milo SheridanbornFebruary, 2005 and Finn Sheridan bornApril2008.Mark, Andriaandtheirboyslivein Phoenix.
1994
Stephanie (Sirvent) Wallace, ‘94 and her husband Eric andbigbrotherJackson welcomedGrayson“Gracie” LeighWallaceintotheir familyonJanuary18,2009. TheWallacefamilyhas alsorecentlyrelocatedto Carlsbad, CA.
Heather (Danielson) Morris,’94 isseeking tolocateagroupofher photo-slides that were beingusedtocreateaslide showpresentationforthe 2004 All Seton Reunion. If someone has those Class of
1994slides,pleasecontact Heather at 602-499-2120. Thankyou!
1997
Wendi Davis McGrath, ‘97 and husband Mike McGrath welcomed the birth of their daughterKatherine“Kate” McGrath on December 5th, 2009.
Matt Kochis, ’97 and wife Leah have two beautiful daughtersMadalynwhois 5 and Claire who is 2. Matt andLeaharebothfaculty and staff members of Seton CatholicPrep!
Elizabeth ‘Libby’ AcedoSpanovich, ‘00 married CarlosSpanovichin2006 andtheynowhavetwo children,Kadence31/3 yearsandKyliewhowillbe 2inNov.Libbyisalicensed bankerandiscurrently workinginInvestment AdvisinghereinPhoenix.
Candice Kochis, ’00, sister of Matt, was married in June, 2010.
2001
Debbie (Kirby) Stanton, ’01 hadher1stchildlastJuly, Samuel Macmillan Stanton. She and her husband, Ben, live in Kenai, Alaska!
Bradley Kendrex, ‘01 and KatieHatty(whoattended SCHS from 1998-1999 andgraduatedfromDivine ChildCatholicHighSchool inDearbornHeights,MI in2002)weremarriedin October of 2009.
Daniel Krick, ‘01 hasrecently movedbacktotheValleyof theSunafterworkingasa nuclearengineernearAlbany, NY.Heisnowtheplant engineerattheArlington ValleyEnergyFacilityin Arlington,AZworkingfor NorthAmericanEnergy Services. He and his wife Amywillsoonbepurchasing ahomeintheGoodyeararea toenjoywiththeirtwoboys, Caleb,6andKeenan,4.
Ben Osterday, ‘02 graduated inMayfromtheExoticAnimal ManagementandTraining program(EATM)atMoorpark CollegeinMoorpark,CA. He will have an Associate’s DegreeinScienceand will be certified in Animal BehaviorManagement and Wildlife Education. He ishopingtolandajobat theSanDiegoWildAnimal Park where he will work withtheirAfricanelephant collection.Throughouthis timeatMoorparkCollege, he has been on the Dean’s list each semester and has receivedglowingreviews about his work ethic, his abilitytocommunicate,and hiswillingnesstohelpothers. Ben and Colleen Hill, ’02 are engagedandareplanning a2011wedding!Theyare currentlylivinginSanDiego.
Brandon McLaughlin, ’03 and his wife Michelle are expectingtheirfirstchildthis fall.CurrentlyBrandonisthe DirectorofMusicatOurLady ofJoyandMichelleservesas Assistant Music Director at St.Patrick.TheMcLaughlin’s live in Tempe.
Katie Dodaro, ‘03 graduated fromNAUinMayof2009. She received her Business degreewithaspecialization in Hotel and Restaurant Management.Shewas ManageroftheMondrian 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.
Lt. Quinn Meyers, ’04, US Army,graduatedinAugust 2010 from Blackhawk HelicoptertrainingatFt Rucker,Alabama.Quinn’s nextassignmentwillthenbe to the 2nd Combat Aviation BrigadeinSouthKorea.
Mary Placido, ‘04 was recentlynamedtotheirAllDecade Team for basketball at Cal Lutheran.
Eric Barkyoumb, ’04 has begunanewcareerposition with the Phoenix Suns as Partnership Activation Specialist.Ericwillbe workinginrenewingand facilitatingnewmarketing partnershipsforthePhoenix Sunsorganization.
Daniel Moberly, ’05 married Shannon McCarthy, ‘05 on January2,2010.Thecouple resides in Gilbert.
Amanda Wessel, 05 has graduatedwithhonorswith her Bachelor of Science in NursingfromGrandCanyon University.Shewillbe workingatTucsonMedical CenterintheEmergency Department.
2006
Alexis Hodel, ’06 was awardedtheprestigious TCRG-Irish Dance Teacher’s Certification and is the lead Irish dance instructor for the Bracken School of Irish Dance under the mentorshipofThomas Bracken, A.D.C.R.G., owner and director of the Chandlerbased school.
Matt Molloy, ’06 has graduatedSummaCum Laude from Notre Dame Universityandhasbeen accepted into the medical programatJohnsHopkins UniversitySchoolofMedicine inBaltimorebeginninginthe Fallof2010.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
the Outstanding Senior by the Nutrition Dept.
Carey Pattock, ‘06 graduated in December of 2009 from NAUwithaBSinElementary Education.Careyand Aron Kirch, ‘04 were married on May1,2010attheChurchof theHolySpiritinTempe.They enjoyedahoneymooncruise touringBarcelona,Cannes, Florence and the Vatican. TheynowresideinPecos Ranch in Chandler.
Gregory Dodaro, ‘06 graduatedSummacum Laude from the Honors CollegeofCreighton UniversityinOmaha,NE inMay.Gregreceivedhis Bachelors of Arts and Sciencedegreedouble majoringinChemistryand Philosophywithaminor inBiology.Gregwillbe attendingCreightonMedical School in Omaha, NE beginninginAugustof2010.
Erik Walsberg, ’06 is this year’srecipientofthe prestigiousWexlerAward fromASU.Erikhasmajored in mathematics and spent the fall of 2008 in the “BudapestSemestersin Mathematics”program.He isplanningonpursuinga PhDinmathematicsfocusing onMathematicalLogic either at Leeds, Oxford or UCLA. He is a fan of Sion Sonomovies,Gyrosandthe Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna.
Patrick Tighe, ‘06 graduated fromTheUniversityof NotreDameMay16,2010 magnacumlaudeand was inducted into the Phi BetaKappaFraternity.He was also awarded the John OesterleAwardinPhilosophy. HismajorwasPhilosophy, with a minor in Politics and Economics. He has a position inWashington,D.C.withthe Anti-trust department.
2007
Billy Holmes, ‘07 was nominatedbyGov.Brewer to the Arizona Board of
Regentsandwasconfirmed byboththeSenateEducation Committeeunanimouslyand the Arizona Senate. His term beganonJune30th.
Shannon Desmond, ’07 was awarded the Mills Prize for Academic Excellence at SetonHallUniversityand wastheonlyrecipientof herjuniorclass.Shewas also awarded the Mutual BenefitLifeScholarshipfor her academic excellence inthefieldofMarketingat the 2010 Stillman School ofBusinessIntegrityand Professionalism Awards CeremonyatSetonHall University.
Andrew Belus, ’07 recognizedbyNorthern ArizonaUniversityasa recipientoftheBigSky Winter All-Academic team. Andrewismajoringin Microbiologyandservingon the NAU Men’s Track and Field Team.
Michaela Robles, ‘07 was elected Vice President ofMembershipbythe ZetaIotaChapterofDelta GammasororityatChapman UniversityinSouthernCA. Michaela has completed a minor in Communications andwillgraduatewitha B.A. in Public Relations & AdvertisinginDecember 2010.Followinggraduation, Michaela plans to attend graduateschool.
Michael Barlow, ’07 has earnedaprestigious internshiponWallStreetfor the summer of 2010. Barlow isajunioratHobartCollege in Geneva, New York with a doublemajor in economics and political science. Barlow is a member of the men’s basketball team and in the classroom has been distinguishedwiththeJames Mickel Williams Prize in compilingthehighestGPAin thejunior class. Hehas been inducted into the Omicron DeltaEpsilonHonorSociety, PiSigmaAlphaHonorSociety andHobart’sDruidSociety,
the school’s senior honor societyfoundedin1903 to further the ideals of the collegebypromotingthe valuesofcharacter,loyalty and leadership.
Nicole Celestino, ’08 graduatedinMayfrom ChandlerGilbertCommunity CollegeandreceivedherAA degreewithHighDistinction. Duringhertimethereshe wasastartingmidfielder on the Women’s Soccer team. Nicole was inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa HonorSocietyandwas named a 2009-10 Academic All American. Nicole is continuingherBachelor’s degreeinNursingatASU.
Kelsey Ham, ’09 recently joined Delta Zeta, theTheta EtachapteratCreighton UniversityinOmaha,NE.
Kelsey Rodriguez, ’10 and Brennan Vance, Seton Senior,welcomedBishop Olmstead to the Seton CatholicPrepcampusthis pastspring.Kelseywillbe playingsoftballthisfallatthe UniversityofthePacific.
Dale Lockhart, ’10 is playingbasketballforMesa CommunityCollegefollowing anoutstandingsenior season at SCPHS.
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
for the:
Seton Catholic Preparatory High School 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.
Oct.1-3, 2010 i
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
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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!
Coach: Rex Bowser
Date Opponent Location Time
8/20 Rincon* Away 6:00pm
8/27 Independence Home 7:00pm
9/3 Amphitheater Home 7:00pm
9/10 Campo Verde Away 7:00pm
9/17 Coronado Away 7:00pm
9/24 Notre Dame Away 7:00pm
10/1 Williams Field Home 7:00pm
10/8 Tempe Away 7:00pm
10/15 Queen Creek Away 7:00pm
10/22 Arcadia** Home 7:00pm
10/29 Maricopa Away 7:00pm
11/5 Higley Home 7:00pm
11/12 State 1st Round TBD 7:00pm
*Scrimmage
**Homecoming
All Home games played at Seton
Date Opponent Location Time
9/2 Maricopa Home 6:00pm
9/9 Higley Away 6:00pm
9/16 Coronado Home 6:00pm
9/23 Notre Dame Home 6:00pm
9/30 Williams Field Away 6:00pm
10/7 Tempe Home 6:00pm
10/14 Queen Creek Home 6:00pm
10/21 Arcadia Away 6:00pm
Coach: Steve Hart
Date Opponent Location Time
9/1 Maricopa Away 6:00pm
9/8 Higley Home 6:00pm
9/15 Coronado Away 6:00pm
9/22 Notre Dame Away 6:00pm
9/29 Williams Field Home 6:00pm
10/6 Tempe Away 6:00pm
10/13 Queen Creek Away 6:00pm
10/20 Arcadia Home 6:00pm
Date Opponent Location Time
8/31 Notre Dame Home 3:30pm
9/7 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
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
9/25 Ojo Rojo Invite Away 8:00am
9/29 Maricopa/ Combs/Coronado Away 5:00pm
10/6 Cactus Shadows/ AJ/Saguaro Away 4:00pm
10/20 Chandler City Meet Away TBD
TBD Section Meet Away TBD
TBD State Meet Away TBD
Home Events Meet at Tumbleweed Park
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
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
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
9/14 Tempe Home 4:00pm 9/15 Coronado Away 4:00pm 9/21 Arcadia Away 4:00pm 9/23 Maricopa Home 4:00pm 9/28 Higley Home 4:00pm 9/30 Notre Dame Away 4:00pm 10/5 Williams Field Home 4:00pm 10/7 Tempe Away 4:00pm 10/12 Coronado Home 4:00pm 10/14 Arcadia Home 4:00pm 10/19 Maricopa Away 4:00pm 10/22 Higley Away
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
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
September 27, 2010 November 8, 2010
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.
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.
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.
March 28, 2011
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 audience combining humor and passion.
School has been awarded a $250,000
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!
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!
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
SATURDAY OCTOBER 16
9:00a - 12:00p
• Meet Faculty & Staff • Tour Campus • Experience Seton In Action
General Shadow Day dates will be announced online soon. Please note that the parents of prospective students can call to schedule a Shadow Day anytime. Please call the Admission Office to learn more or schedule a campus visit. Admission Office: (480) 963-1900, Ext. 2008
Welcome to the 17th annual 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
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!
Golf Tournament Agenda
Ocotillo Golf Club
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 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
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1150 North Dobson Road
Chandler, AZ 85224-4004 www.SetonCatholic.org
15th Annual Sentinel Classic 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
September 11
Seton Catholic Preparatory High School
Advance Registration required, EmailKarenSelfatKSelf@Setonchs.orgformore information
Seton Catholic Alumni Mass and Reception
October 2
3:00 pm
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Chapel Registeratwww.SetonCatholic.org
17th Annual Sentinel Booster Club Golf Tournament
Oct. 3
Lunch, Raffle Prizes and More!
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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
Prospective Student Open House at Seton Catholic
Oct. 16
9:00 am to 12:00 Noon
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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!
23rd Annual Seton After Dark
“Dancin’ In the Moonlight” Nov. 20
Crowne Plaza
San Marcos Golf Resort Grande Pavillion
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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