Every morning when I arrive at Seton I see students getting ready for class; colleagues preparing for their day’s work; parents saying a quick goodbye to their students as each head out on their own journeys. Isn’t it amazing that while we each have a specific agenda and our own “to do” list for the day, our tasks will eventually meld together and become a part of God’s much larger plan for us?
Like so many pieces of a puzzle, we all have a distinct purpose and value within this life. However it is not until the day is done—or the puzzle is finished—that we can truly comprehend the magnitude of what can be accomplished when we all come together for the greater good.
Patricia Collinsrunning on our own daily treadmills and getting nowhere—different parts with no relation to the whole. I am proud to belong to a community that works well together, recognizing the value of individuals while having faith that as a group there is nothing we cannot accomplish.
What an exciting time to be part of the Seton Catholic Family! As we begin preparing for Lent, and rejoice in changes to the mass which bring us closer to God, Seton Catholic Preparatory High School continues to evolve and move into the future.
As President of the Board of Trustees, I have the privilege and honor of witnessing the overwhelming support of Catholic education firsthand, from teachers and faculty, to students and parents, from alumni to our many volunteers. Individuals at every level come together to serve as “one body in Christ.” It is very humbling to be surrounded by such a talented and dedicated group of individuals.
One of the top priorities for the Trustees this year has been to reach out to Seton’s many individual boards to get us all on the same
As many of you know, Seton Catholic Prep has been involved in a schoolwide strategic planning process. Every department and many of our clubs and organizations have come together to review their individual missions and goals. The groups look back at what they have been doing and then they discuss and evaluate how to make improvements in order to move forward. The end result will be a renewed plan for the future and the betterment of our school. They will implement their plan—as a team. Without this process, we would all be
page so we may better serve Seton to fulfill her mission. Recognizing the God-given gifts and talents of Seton’s many boards over the past several years, each one has developed a strategic plan to serve as a roadmap to help drive their mission and purpose. Each strategic plan emphasizes collaboration, assigns tasks and outlines targeted goals and benchmarks to build on Seton’s Past, improve Seton’s Present, and shape Seton’s Future. We now work together to accomplish more!
Think about the many parts that make up our community. There are thousands of alumni who gave of themselves as students leaving their unique and unbreakable threads in the fabric of Seton’s history. There are the scores of generous benefactors who have given of their treasure enabling us to build our new facilities, ensuring that their school continues moving forward. There are teachers and staff members who devote each day to providing a solid college prep education within a faith-filled community, focusing on academic excellence, leadership and loving service to others— in other words, a meaningful and strong Catholic education.
“We are many parts but one body, and we all belong to each other.” We are Seton Catholic Preparatory!
Just as our bodies have many parts and each part has a special function, so it is with Christ’s body. We are many parts but one body, and we all belong to each other. In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well.
As a result of collaboration, all of Seton’s boards (1) meet bi-annually as a group to share and report; (2) have established a mechanism for board members to access other boards’ minutes, projects and reports and enhance collaboration and synergy; (3) have recognized significant increases in Seton’s stewardship and endowments; (4) have begun developing community service projects—like serving at St. Vincent de Paul—to serve Christ by being a good and kind neighbor and to lead by example; and (5) continue to promote Seton as the
East Valley’s premier college preparatory high school. These accomplishments are just the beginning to better align our many constituencies and forge forward with a more collaborative and dynamic vision.
Seton’s alumni are the lifeblood of the foundation of Seton Catholic Preparatory High School. As we grow, traditions and contributions of our esteemed alumni will continue to be forged in the strategic plans moving forward.
May 2012 bring you and your loved ones health, happiness, and God’s blessings. BOARD OF TRUSTEES
On a personal note as a Seton alumnus, I thank Seton’s founders, religious, educators, staff, students and parents. Seton’s diverse student body, student-to-faculty ratio and inclusive character allowed me to experience exceptional academics, athletics, and the arts. With age, I appreciate the unique opportunity Seton afforded me to come closer to God, develop lifelong friendships, and shape the leader I am today.
Seton Catholic Preparatory High School is more than a group of buildings. We are a community of individuals –each with his or her own role to play—each with his or her own unique set of talents and gifts—each fulfilling a need. We are parents, teachers, students, administrators, staff, alumni, benefactors, priests and religious. We are artists, musicians, athletes, intellectuals, involved citizens, medical professionals, attorneys, business men and women, and religious and civic leaders from varied ethnic backgrounds, Catholic and non-Catholic alike. The connecting thread that forever winds itself amongst us is the Seton Catholic Prep experience.
Seton Catholic Prep is its founders The Seton Catholic Prep experience began with the Rev. Joseph N. Patterson, pastor of St. Mary’s Catholic Church from 1938-1958. Chandler was then a primarily agricultural community, and the parishioners of St. Mary’s were predominately Hispanic migrant workers and their families. Some of these families went on to become key visionaries in the development of the City of Chandler, however ethnic prejudices at the time made obtaining an education at the local public schools difficult, if not impossible, for the children of these migrant workers. Fr. Patterson and his parishioners decided that these children deserved an excellent education, that this education should be rooted in Catholic values, and that all should be welcome regardless of sex, race or creed. That was the beginning of the Seton Catholic Prep community spirit.
Ann Candelaria parent
On the first day of his freshman year at Seton, my son came home and said, “We prayed at the beginning of every class!” Having received K-8 public school instruction this revelation came as a bit of a surprise to both my children. But that daily prayer has provided a foundation during their very formative teen years. It was also the first of many challenges, big and small, presented to my kids at Seton. It was apparent from the start that some of the classes were going to be a challenge. The Seton staff and faculty set high expectations. Among those were the expectations as a current and future role model, a leader, an adult. Challenging the students to act maturely, take their studies seriously, and be fully responsible prepare them to become exceptional young adults. Inspired and motivated my kids rose to the challenges, ready for most obstacles and full of confidence. And, though they may not realize it now, those challenges and high expectations, including the power of daily prayer, will serve them well. When presented with adversity in their lives they will be equipped with the tools and experience to overcome.
Through the tireless efforts of Fr. Patterson and the Hispanic migrant families of St. Mary’s Parish, a Catholic high school was built in downtown Chandler, just east of the railroad tracks on what is now Chandler Boulevard. The school was named for St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, foundress of the first parochial school in America and the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill, and opened its doors under the name of Seton High on September 13, 1954. Two diocesan priests and two Sisters of Charity served as faculty, and in four short years, 22 students graduated. In the school’s 57 year existence, others have joined with our founders to leave their own indelible marks on Seton Catholic Prep’s history.
Seton Catholic Prep is its priests and religious. As the administration and families worked to build the physical campus, progress was also made on the mission of providing students with a strong Catholic education. Since the beginning of the school’s journey in 1954, a total of 35 Sisters of Charity have served our community as educators and administrators with Sr. Marie Theresa
also perform exemplarily on standardized tests. Most students continue on to college with one hundred percent of the graduating class of 2011 continuing their education at the college level. Faculty dedication to the school’s mission of Catholic values in action is evident in the smiles and tears all around as each year the graduating class walks out of Baccalaureate mass with their teachers in the aisle offering congratulations and well wishes as they pass.
Nicole Harrisonclass of ‘88
I am grateful that my parents made the sacrifices to send my sisters and me to Seton. I had the opportunity to participate in numerous activities and sports, but perhaps more important was the family atmosphere with an emphasis on growing as a young Catholic woman. I was lucky that many of my friends at Seton had older siblings that were Seton alumni. I saw them at football and basketball games, Cinco de Mayo festivals and retreats at Tepeyac. The bonds they made at Seton continued years after they graduated and I recognized I was making the same connections and memories with my own classmates and teammates. Today, some of my closest and most loyal friends are those I made 27 years ago at Seton.When I first became involved in the alumni association, I had no idea it would become so meaningful. I was drawn to give back by memories and experiences with families who made up the foundation of Seton: the Mendozas, the Raels, and the Gutierrez family; the Gummels, the Barrets, the Eubanks family and the Valenzuelas.
I strongly believe in the vision of the school and I have loved connecting with former classmates. As a part of the Alumni Hall of Fame Committee, and now Chairperson of the Seton Alumni Advisory Council, I am excited to recognize alumni and Seton supporters that make our school a place to be proud of. From Seton I gained lifelong friendships, a challenging education, a strong belief and personal growth in my Catholic faith and a desire to give back like those before me.
Seton Catholic Prep parents of today are much like those hard working founding families who years ago desired an excellent education rooted in Catholic values for their children and were willing to sacrifice to make it possible.
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Rishel currently on staff. The school has also been fortunate to have four priests and four brothers serve as principal. Currently, Fr. Will Schmid serves as a teacher and chaplain and celebrates daily Mass in our chapel. All school masses held once per month are an opportunity for the entire community to come together to celebrate mass on campus. Campus Ministry coordinates additional spiritual opportunities through Kairos retreats, Reconciliation Services, weekly confession opportunities, and monthly exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Christian service, values in action, is completed by our students in the school community and beyond in parishes and local non-profit agencies.
Seton Catholic Prep is its top notch faculty. Forty-four teachers and four counselors have an average of more than 15 years’ experience in education. Two teachers hold doctoral degrees. Five staff members are alumni. These educators work to provide what Fr. Patterson and the founding families determined necessary at the outset—to provide an excellent education to the school’s students. Our students are the recipients of numerous awards and honors and
Seton Catholic Prep is its students. Every fall a new group of students join our upperclassmen bringing their youth, enthusiasm, intelligence, diversity, ambitions and questions, reinvigorating our community. They make new friends and throw themselves into their studies. These new students, and all of our students, are encouraged to participate in athletics, fine arts, and the many clubs offered in an effort to help our students discover and develop their talents and passions to become well rounded individuals. Our students are further challenged to learn about their faith and to become active participants in their own faith journeys. Seton Catholic Prep students are exceptional.
Seton Catholic Prep is our students’ parents and grandparents. Seton Catholic Prep parents of today are much like those hard working founding families who years ago desired an excellent education rooted in Catholic values for their children and were willing to sacrifice to make it possible. Current parent sacrifices of time and treasure ensure that the daily needs of the school are met and that the school’s vision and mission will continue to serve families in the future. Individual families, and the Seton Catholic Prep community at large, are strengthened through the relationships that are born and nurtured through these endeavors. Many alumni make the same choice as their
Catholic Preparatory High School through Beth Pattock, a teacher at Seton. My wife and I own Lamar Studios Photography and Beth brought one of her daughters in for First Communion photographs and later all three children for family photography.
Beth told me all about Seton and what a great school it is. I had attended a large public school in southern California and was interested in why people would pay to send their kids to a private school.
Since Beth liked our photography and she was the yearbook advisor she asked if I would be interested in photographing the seniors at Seton and, as they say, the rest is history.
At first I thought of the photography as only another job. However over the many years of working with Seton, I have talked with hundreds of moms, dads and students about their experience and have seen an enthusiasm and commitment that is contagious. I am “hooked” on Seton and have been for many years.
I spend a lot of time at Seton photographing sports and other events at the school and with seniors at our studio. I have gone from just being a photographer of Seton kids to becoming a believer in Seton and what it stands for.
I often tell others about how great Seton is to the point that my sister enrolled my niece Morgan four years ago and she is graduating this year. As I reflect back I am a bit jealous and wish I had could have gone to high school there and had the Seton experience. It is a wonderful place for teens to not only be educated but also grow into adults and be prepared for university and life.
When I give to Seton, whether in volunteering or with a monetary donation, I do so happily knowing that support a great school and am contributing to the lives of our future generation. I am more and more impressed each year with the “Seton Family” and am honored to be a part of that family.
If a student is looking for a school that will challenge them academically, help them grow in their spirituality, and become part of a close-knit community of students and faculty then Seton should be their choice.
Seton has taught me so much in the past four years and has prepared me for my future. The teachers are here to help their students succeed and are always willing to take the extra step to make sure they do.
For me, a big part of Seton is the Catholic faith and how as students we live and grow in our faith. Starting every class with a prayer is so special and unique. It reminds me of what a blessing it is to be able to go to this Catholic school. As students we hope to carry on Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton’s charisms of faith, courage, determination, and love. Once a month, students and faculty gather as one to celebrate mass, as the body in Christ.
To be a part of a small student body is a rare high school experience and I have been given so many opportunities at Seton. I was able to play a sport all through high school and get involved in clubs on campus. I love that I can walk around campus and see familiar faces. I am always greeted with a smile not only from students but from teachers. I get the opportunity to know others and it is comforting seeing the same familiar faces every day. If a student wants to be prepared for college, to be given the chance to get involved in school, and to live out their Catholic faith, Seton is their best choice!
parents and choose to continue weaving that connecting thread of the Seton Catholic Prep experience into the next generation by sending their own children to the school. Our Seton parents and grandparents are an important part of the Seton family.
Seton Catholic Prep is our alumni “Once a Sentinel, Always a Sentinel” is not just a motto—it’s a fact. Alumni are a vital part of our community. Current students stand on the shoulders of every previous member of the Seton Catholic Prep community, including alumni, and alumni involvement is encouraged, welcomed and valued. This publication is an effort to keep our alumni up to date with the many activities happening on campus and to issue an invitation to our alumni to come back to campus and take in an athletic event, attend a play or attend our annual Seton After Dark event. Our alumni are valued members of the Seton community and are always welcome on campus and at school events. We’re proud of you!
Seton Catholic Prep is our community of believers The school could not survive without the gifts of our benefactors. Our benefactors are current and past parents and grandparents, alumni, businesses and foundations who believe in, and wish to be a part of, our mission. The financial contributions of our benefactors ensure that the mission established by Fr. Patterson and those founding Hispanic migrant worker families—to provide an excellent education rooted in Catholic values that enables students to compete in and contribute to the world in which we live—continues.
Just as the City of Chandler, and indeed, the entire East Valley, has grown and changed through the years, so too, has Seton Catholic Prep. The school has relocated from its original site and has persevered through many challenges. Classes resumed in full force just four days after a fire in 1980 threatened to destroy the
Alumni are a vital part of our community. Current students stand on the shoulders of every previous member of the Seton Catholic Prep community, including alumni, and alumni involvement is encouraged, welcomed and valued.
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school’s very existence, and the campus has been targeted by vandals. Financial pressures have been faced and overcome, due in large part, to the spirit of the Seton community and the ever present determination to provide a Catholic education to all who desire one. Buildings have been added to accommodate the increasing number of families desiring a Seton Catholic Prep education and experience for their children. Clubs, sports and a fine arts program have been added. The school was named to the National Catholic High School Honor Roll in 2010. “Catholic” was added to the school’s name to clarify our mission to provide a Catholic education to our students, and a shift to a primarily college preparatory curriculum further prepares students, allowing them to dream bigger than ever before. This curriculum shift prompted the change to our current name, Seton Catholic Preparatory High School.
Tom Darby current faculty member
The faculty at Seton Catholic is most blessed because we teach in an environment that honors God, demands high standards both personal and academic, and where the entire Seton community-family, student, staff, and faculty--stand together as a committed team. Our mission is to graduate the best prepared students into adulthood able to face ensuing challenges as responsible citizens and in “loving service to others.” Such an environment demands the very best of us faculty, yet grants us the freedom to bring out the best in ourselves. As faculty, we are privileged to have full use of the school to help achieve God’s purpose in each student’s life. We integrate faith in God into academic lessons while opening the material and spiritual realities of God’s universe. Seton’s programs of study and pedagogy are very rigorous, permitting the promotion of high student performance. The Seton faculty is free to challenge students to perform at the loftiest levels. Benjamin Franklin has said, “Nothing is of more importance for the public weal, than to form and train up youth in wisdom and virtue.”
A strong rapport between faculty and parents is crucial to the quality of classroom instruction and student growth. Such rapport is built on the shared belief that the primary responsibility for a child’s education lies with the parents/guardians. We educators facilitate this process, serving as instruments in this shared responsibility.
A union of kindred spirits, both learned and learning, comprises a major requisite for the success of our school. Our foundational belief in God, freedom to challenge students, and total community involvement undergird our success in meeting our responsibilities.
Who is Seton Catholic Preparatory High School? Seton Catholic Preparatory High School is the members of the Seton community who, throughout the past 57 years, have dedicated themselves tirelessly to continue the vision conceived by Fr. Patterson and those Hispanic migrant worker families. By working together as “one Body in Christ”, the Seton Catholic Preparatory High School community has, and will continue, “to provide a college preparatory curriculum within a Catholic faith community focusing on academic excellence, leadership and loving service to others” for many years to come.
Who is asked to support The Fund for Seton Catholic? All alumni and friends of Seton Catholic Prep.
What is it? The Fund for Seton Catholic is our annual giving program. It supports the operational budget of the school and helps to keep tuition manageable for our families. It helps to make up the difference between tuition revenue and what it actually costs to run Seton Catholic Prep.
When can contribute to The Fund for Seton Catholic? Solicitation is an ongoing process and coincides with our fiscal year, which begins on July 1. Our first mailing is sent in the fall, with follow-up in the spring. All gifts are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowable by law.
Why should support The Fund for Seton Catholic? If you are an alumnus, supporting the school with an annual gift is a way to give back and give thanks for the education you received as a student. For others, it is a way to ensure that a quality educational experience in keeping with the mission of our school is available for future generations.
The Seton experience... we count on your support to help us create a success story for every student.
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The Fund for Seton Catholic serves to provide an annual opportunity for donors to make tax deductible gifts to the school to be used to support our educational programs. It enables Seton Catholic Prep to offer learning and teaching experiences that make a Seton education unique and exciting for the students. The goal of The Fund for Seton Catholic is to generate the resources to fund our school’s long term strategic goals that advance the mission of the school. Annual gifts help to pay teacher salaries and benefits; purchase updated teaching tools; enhance our educational technology and equipment; and more.
Giving to The Fund for Seton Catholic signifies your belief in the Seton legacy. Seton Catholic Prep 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, it can continue. Thank you for considering a gift in support of Seton Catholic Preparatory High School.
ONLINE GIVING is easy!
Visit www.SetonCatholic.org and click on Support Seton, then click on Donate Now. You can choose to give a one-time donation or set up a monthly gift if that fits more easily into your budget. Monthly gifts of $20 or more enroll you in the Sustaining Seton Society. SSS members receive a special memento and admission to Seton events throughout the year!
A major supporter of Seton Catholic Prep is once again offering a very generous MATCHING GRANT to the Seton community. To help us reach our annual fund goal of $123,000, a special friend and parent of three Seton alumni is offering to match donations to the Fund for Seton Catholic dollar-for-dollar between now and June 30, 2012! Gifts in support of the students and programs at Seton Catholic Prep will be doubled! The Fund for Seton Catholic is an essential component of the school’s budget. Your donations enable us to keep up with the ever-changing world of technology, to recruit of the best and brightest faculty, to offer learning and teaching experiences that make a Seton education unique and exciting for our students—and, perhaps most importantly, gifts to the Fund for Seton Catholic help us to keep tuition costs manageable for our families.
Please send your donation today! No gift is too small and will count twice! DOUBLED! your gift will be 2X
$8,200,000 TOTAL COST
$2,200,000 AFTER REACHING THE $1,000,000 GOAL
$1,200,000 RAISED PRIOR TO THIS CAMPAIGN
We are proud to report, with our sincere thanks to you, our benefactors, that our Challenge Grant goal of $1 Million has been reached! As of December 31st $1,017,000 was collected!
On behalf of Seton Catholic Prep, we also want to thank the Kemper and Ethel Marley Foundation for their generosity in matching all gifts to our new Academic and Fine Arts Classroom Building. Many of the new interior furnishings and equipment are in place while others will be purchased and installed as pledge payments are made. We have no doubt the state-of-the-art facility and the Seton Fine Arts Program will serve as the premier destination for a comprehensive fine arts education and performance program in the East Valley.
MembersoftheClassof1971gottogetheroverHomecomingWeekendtocelebratethe 40threunionoftheirclass!ThegroupattendedtheHomecomingfootballgameatSetonand gatheredatSerrano’sRestaurantfordinnerandreminiscing.ManythankstoMaryDantone Campbellforprovidingthegreatphotos!
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Seton alumni mourn the loss of Dolores (Dee) Soto Ferguson, who passed away October 7, 2011 in Phoenix. Dolores was an Arizona native and beloved mother, wife,daughter,sister,aunt andfriend.Deeissurvivedby herhusbandSamFerguson, daughtersDanielleandAmy, fatherEulogio(Lefty)Soto, sisters Mary Helen Soto ’73, Cecelia Soto oswald ’80 and brother Eddie Soto ’74. Dee was preceded in death by her mother, Josie Soto, who taughtSpanishatSetonfor several years. Deewill be greatlymissedbyherfamily andfriendsandwillalways be remembered for her kind heart. Thank youto Rita Koppinger ’68 forproviding this information to Seton.
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Members of the Class of 1971gottogetherover HomecomingWeekendto celebrate the 40th reunion oftheirclass!Thegroup attendedtheHomecoming footballgameatSeton andgatheredatSerrano’s Restaurant for dinner and reminiscing.Manythanksto MaryDantoneCampbellfor providingthegreatphotos!
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Debra eubanks Defreyn is nowaHealthLawJudge withtheWashingtonState DepartmentofHealth.
1996
VisittheGreenLightGarage in Mesa and chat with Ken early. Ken was part owner ofanautorepairshopin the area when he decided to venture out and open GreenLightinOctober.You can learn more at www. thegreenlightgarage.com.
2002
Watch the credits on NBC show“Harry’sLaw”fora familiar name! Scott Dandorf coordinates post-production for the Warner Brothers program!
Congratulationsto Kimberly Zadrozny Higginbotham! Kim has been inducted into the2012ChandlerSports HallofFame,recognizing heroutstandingrecordasan honored soccer and softball playerwhileatSeton.Kimis currentlytheheadsoftball coachatChandlerHigh.
Best wishes to Joanna Usher, whowas recently promoted from Senior Accountant in CorporateAccountingto ManagerinCargoAccounting withUSAirways.
Best wishes to Julian Gladysiewski,whograduated from ASU with a Master of Sciencedegreeinbiomedical engineeringthispast December.
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Kudos to Samantha Dandorf, whohas recently been accepted into the DPT (DoctoralofPhysicalTherapy)
Graduate School at Mount SaintMary’sCollegeinLos Angelesandhasbegunher studies there.
CheckouttheYaleUniversity public health website to see what Stewart Dandorf has beendoing!Stewarthas beeninEcuadorworkingon public health research. In his internship summary, hesays “Thegoalofmyinternship was to better understand barrierstoHIVtestingin rural Ecuador.” Read about his experiences at http:// publichealth.yale.edu/news/ slideshows/interns2011/ dandorf.
Courtney Newsham Pena spentthemonthof DecemberinPeruaspartof a collaboration with ASU and thenon-profitorganization VivePeru. She worked at a children’sshelter,helping withactivitiesandorganizing events.Courtneyrecently communicatedwithfamily and friends and wrote the followingofherexperiences-“I wish everyonecouldsee how beautiful it is, and how simply peoplelive. It really makes me appreciate what I havebeen blessed with in my life. It is the most beautiful thingtoseeachildsmile when they haveliterally nothinginthisworld.”
Congratulationsto Shauna Casey,whobecameengaged thispastfalltoJames Woodall Anderson IV. Shauna iscurrentlyattendingthe United States Air Force AcademyinColoradoSprings andwillgraduateinMay of2012withamajorin history.Afallweddingis planned at the Air Force Academychapel.Herfiancé isfromNewYork,presently stationedinColoradoSprings andwillbeginpilottrainingat Columbus Air Force Base in Mississippi in March.
Shannon Ryan and fellow alumnus Michael Malpiedi ’08 played a recent engagementattheRhythm RoominPhoenix.(PHOTO) Shannonperformedan hourofheroriginalmusic onukulele,guitar,piano and banjo and was joined byMichaelforafewofthe songs.Shannon’sdebut album, Michael & Me, can be found on iTunes. Shannon is a junior at the University ofDallas,majoringinArt History,andwasafeature performerintheuniversity’s mainstageproductionof
TwelfthNightthispastfall. Inthespring,shewillreprise a JulieAndrews roleas Lily Pepper in The Red Peppers.
Congratulationsto Matthew Belus onbeing chosen as one of 16 PublicAnthropologyAward Winners at Northern Arizona University. Matthew wrote an Op-Edpieceonregulations for research within the U.S. DepartmentofHealthand Human Services.
Congratulationsto Aaron evans who will be inducted intoPhiEtaSigma,the nationalfirst-yearcollegiate honorsociety.Theofferof membershiptoPhiEtaSigma isthehighestacademic honorattainablebyfirstyear students at Tulane University.Aaron’sfirstsemester GPA earned him the invitation. Aaron has also achieved sophomore status atTulaneafteronlyone semester!Additionally, due tohisoutstandingacademic record, theUniversity has offeredhimafullscholarship to remain at Tulane and pursueaMaster’sDegree uponcompletionofhis undergraduatestudies. Heisalreadyreceiving afullscholarshipasan undergraduate.
Send it in! Be sure to include your class year along with your accomplishment, accolade or other significant news item.
Email to Cindy Gould: CGould@SetonCHS.org
In early January, five young alumni joined Seton seniors for the First Annual Senior/Young Alumni Forum! The young alums were invited to campus to talk about what it’s REALLY like to go off to college and answered questions from the seniors about their experiences. An example of the topics covered:
• Is college freedom a blessing or a burden?
•What are your thoughts on dorm life?
•Did you feel prepared for your college studies?
•What’s it like to be away from home and family?
This new event was hosted by the Advancement Office and the Guidance Counseling Department. Next year, we hope to add a second group to the discussion—parents of alumni talking with parents of seniors! Watch for the fall edition of the Sentinel Shield for date and details.
Our thanks to the following young alumni for sharing some of their time with us before heading back to college for the spring semester (picturedbelowL-R):
eleanor Beatty ’08
valerie echeveste ’08
Jared Ruchensky ’10
Shannon Desmond ’07 Tom Borns ’10
If you are interested in participating in next year’s event, contact the Advancement Office at setonalumni@setonchs.org or call 480-963-1900 x2006.
Lorenza DeMuro (Seton friend) December 25, 2011
Dolores (Soto) Ferguson ’68 October 7, 2011
David Fraser (Seton friend) December 13, 2011
Marylu (Raupp) Kramer ’62 December 28, 2011
The Seton Catholic Prep community extends its deepest sympathies to friends and family members of the deceased. May they rest in peace in the arms of the Lord. If you are aware of alumni who have recently passed, please notify the Advancement Office at Seton so that we may remember them in this column. Send an email to: setonalumni@setonchs.org or call 480.963.1900 x2006.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Setongraduatesof50yearsormorewillbeinvitedtotheFirst Annual Golden Sentinels Reunion which will be held on campus this spring. This year, this special event will recognize and celebratethefirstfivegraduatingclassesofSetonontheir50 years as alumni. Each year, a new class will be “inducted” into thisgroupandinvitedbacktocampusfordinnerandaprogram. Ifyouareamemberoftheclassesof1958through1962,watch yourmailformoreinformationandaninvitation.
yearly awards honor those who live by Seton Catholic Prep’s ideals in all parts of their life
Established in 2003, with the first awards presented in 2004, The SCPHS Hall of Fame Awards are given in recognition of demonstrated commitment to and application of the standards of excellence for which Seton Catholic Preparatory High School is known. Through meritorious service, noteworthy civic and philanthropic endeavors and/or exceptional personal or professional achievement, these individuals have brought distinction to themselves, their colleagues, their communities—and thereby to Seton Catholic Prep. We encourage the nomination of those who exemplify and embrace such excellence, reflecting the proud legacy and tradition of this school. Based on that legacy and tradition, we are honored to accept nominations in the following three categories:
The Distinguished Athlete Award honors in perpetuity outstanding alumni, faculty and staff who, through their contributions to the athletic program at Seton Catholic, have brought honor to themselves, to Seton Catholic Prep and to the community. Coaches at Seton Catholic Prep, or any individual that graduated from Seton Catholic Prep, can be nominated after a minimum of ten (10) years since graduating or otherwise ending their service to the school.
The Distinguished Alumnus Award honors in perpetuity outstanding alumni who graduated more than ten years prior, and through their contributions to the arts, business, education, government, humanities, science or philanthropy, have brought honor to themselves, to Seton Catholic Prep, to the Catholic Church, and to the community.
The Distinguished Service Award honors in perpetuity outstanding alumni, faculty and staff who, through their contributions to the community through Gospel-rooted service, have brought honor to themselves, to Seton Catholic Prep and to the community. Individuals may be nominated after a minimum of ten (10) years since graduating or otherwise ending their service to the school.
2011
Nicole G. Harrison ’88
Dr. Vincent A. Sheridan
Steven F. Turkovich, Jr.
2010
Marcia BurdetteMcNulty ’62
Thomas Camptell ’70
1979 Girls’ Softball Team
2009
Bob Adlhoch ’87
Father John Fahey
Jerry Mullin
Gerry Ruhland ’73
Brother Tim Smyth
Poncho Valenzuela
2008
Rosa Bernasconi ’98
Paul Girvan ’64
1968-69 Varsity
Team 1969 Varsity
Team
2006
Ampy Lee Cogswell ’85
Eduardo Delci ’59
John H. Rodriquez ’61
Mark ’58 and Sylvia (Valdez)
Stoll ’58
Thomas White ’59
2005
Theresa Brice-Heames ’73
Br. Dan Casey
Dennis Clinch ’77
Lucia Rodarte Madrid ’68
Joe Martinez, Sr.*
Father Peter McGloin
Severiano Rodarte ’62
2004
Diane Collins
Michael Eubanks ’86*
Don Kramer ’62
Dr. Ernest Lee ’86
Sister Joan Marie
Madden, SC
Sister Mary Ronald Madden, SC*
Msgr. Jerry J. McCarthy ’64
2007
Jon Harrison
Ann Meyer-Wheeler ’64
The Honorable Timothy Ryan ’79
The Serrano Family
The Sisters of Charity
please complete the following :
Msgr. John J. McMahon
Al Mendoza ’75
Mark Olivier ’88
John Omohundro
Father Joseph Patterson*
Jim Ryan ’68
John Thornell ’64
*Deceased
Category of Nomination: o Distinguished Athlete o Distinguished Alumnus o Distinguished Service
Nomination: Please attach a brief summary of nominee’s qualifications, including accolades received while at Seton, postgraduate achievements, personal/professional accomplishments, etc., and your own comments in support of the nomination.
Dr. Betty Krings recognized as MvP in the
Math Department
was chosen as one of the Arizona Cardinals “MVPs in the Classroom” and was present on the sidelines of the December 4th Cardinals game against the Dallas Cowboys! Nominated by Coach Karen Self and a group of Seton students, the “MVPs in the Classroom” program recognizes and rewards teachers throughout Arizona with this special opportunity. Betty is
with
’04.
Seton alumni clearly hold an important place in the history of our school and are the strongest link with that history. The Board of Trustees and the Seton administration are committed to preserving the alumni legacy and to honoring the role of alumni by maintaining an ongoing connection between alumni and their alma mater.
To that end, principal Pat Collins has charged the Advancement Office with formalizing and supporting an alumni program. A key component of that program will be the Alumni Advisory Council.
This Council, formerly known as the Hall of Fame Committee and ably led by Nicole Harrison ’88, will represent all alumni of Seton in strengthening and enhancing the alumni connection with the school. Nicole will remain as Chair and current council members are Mark Bustos ’87 and Dennis Clinch ’77. We would like to expand this group to include members from all decades of graduates.
If you are interested in serving, please contact the Advancement Office via email at setonalumni@ setonchs.org or call 480.963.1900 x2006 for additional information. We look forward to your input and help as Seton moves forward in the 21st century.
We’ve created a council committed to preserving the alumni legacy and to honoring the role of alumni by maintaining an ongoing connection between alumni and their alma mater.
SE ON CATHOLIC
24th Annual Dinner and Auction PRESENTS:
Congratulations to everyone who planned, attended and contributed to the 2011 Seton After Dark Dinner and Auction. Through your efforts and contributions, Seton raised nearly $90,000 at this year’s event to enhance student programs and facilities and to keep tuition manageable for our families. Be sure to save the date for next year’s event:
Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012
Dear Friends,
The following letter of thanks was sent to me by a teacher in a local Pre-Kindergarten program. Seton Catholic Prep is grateful for the selfless commitment of our staff and students to go above and beyond to do God’s work within our community. The students at Bethany Learning Center experienced a day to remember thanks to the generosity of Matt Kochis and our Seton students.
November 15, 2011
Dear Pat,
Iamwritingthisletterofappreciationtothankstaff memberMattKochisandstudentsFeliciaGrajeda, CameronLynch,ChristaFreer,EliseFraher,Kyle JohnsonandPJDelRioforthewonderfuleffortthey putforthinhelpingouryoungchildrenwithaspecial footballproject.
Eachyearourpre-Kindergartenfiveyearold classescelebratethelastdayofschoolbefore Thanksgivingbyputtingonaparadefortheyounger childrenandthenmeetingonaminiatureversionof afootballfieldfora“championship”game.Itisgreat fun for our families.
On November 10th Matt and the students came outtotheschoolandputonamini-clinicforourlittle playersandcheerleaders.Theyrantheboysthrough throwingandcatchingdrills,practicedkickingan passingandeventaughtthemhowtodoavictory danceintheendzone.Thegirlslearnedseveral cheersandthecorrectwaytoholdandusethepoms.
Mostimportantyouryoungpeoplesetawonderful exampleofteamwork,respectandresponsibility. Thefactthattheydidthisonamorningwhenthey didn’thaveschoolandcouldhavesleptinwasalso impressive.
Mattspokewithourlittleonesaboutkeepingtheir bodieshealthyandstrong,playinghardbutsafely, workingtogetherasateamanddoingtheirverybest as an honor to God.
Itwasagreatblessingforourchildren.CoachK, Felicia,Cameron,Christa,Elise,KyleandPJserved asambassadorsforSetonHigh.Theyrepresentedyou well;youhavemuchofwhichtobeproud.
In His service, NancyChristiansen BethanyLearningCenter Pre-KindergartenLeadTeacher
They are the 2011 AIA State Champions for Division III Girls volleyball! Go Sentinels!
Seton Catholic Preparatory High School is pleased to announce it has joined its fellow diocesan Catholic high schools in membership to the Canyon Christian Schools Consortium (CCSC), which is a partnership with Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona. The school’s goal in joining the consortium is to provide its students, parents, alumni and staff with the following opportunities:
• High school students will receive a $5,000 (on-campus housing) or $2,500 (off-campus housing) scholarship at GCU per year for each year of attendance at Seton Catholic Prep. This could save students up to $20,000 on college tuition over the course of four years.
• Parents of Seton students and current faculty and staff members are eligible for a 15% discount on tuition for online undergraduate, graduate or doctoral degree programs at Grand Canyon University. (Scholarships available for campus-based programs.)
• Grand Canyon University will provide preferential employment consideration to Seton Catholic Prep and other CCSC memberschool parents and alumni.
Seton Catholic Prep looks forward to this new partnership and the benefits it will provide to teachers, parents, alumni, and most importantly, our students. For more information about the consortium and benefits to Seton Catholic Prep students, parents, faculty and staff, please visit: www.gcu.edu/ccsc.
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Cravener
Mr. Robert Creelman
Mr. and Mrs. Louis J. Cusimano
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Daily
Mr. and Mrs. Dan F. Desmond
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Detente
Mr. and Mrs. James E. Doroz
Mr. and Mrs. William L. Dorsey
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Douglas
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Duncan
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Farinella
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Federico
Mrs. Sheila Fisher
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Flores
Ms. Dawn Franklin
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis D. Ghiz
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Greenawalt
Mr. and Mrs. Jim M. Haggerty
Mr. Steve Hart
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hartenbower
Mr. and Mrs. Tim Helms
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory C. Herriman
Ms. Karen Hill
Ms. Carol Husk
Mr. Gary Husk
Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Jaramillo
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Jenkins
Mr. and Mrs. Todd R. Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kahler
Mr. Lefty Karropoulos
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Keough
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Koliboski
Mr. and Mrs. Roland Benigno
Sherri Bick
Mr. and Mrs. Fred G. Borns
Mr. and Mrs. David Bresnahan
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Brockert
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Broucek
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Brown
Mr. and Mrs. John Bruno
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Buckel
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Butler
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Cabel
Mrs. Lisa Campbell
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Candelaria
Mr. and Mrs. Nunie Castro
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Chimel
Mr. Javier Cisneros
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Clinch
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cook
Mr. and Mrs. Rafe Cox
Mr. and Mrs. Jody D. LaBenz
Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Lacey
Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Lanzieri
Mr. and Mrs. Eduardo Latimer
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lawless
Mr. Ronnie Leach
Mr. and Mrs. Jose A. Lopez
Rev. Daniel McBride
Mr. and Mrs. Merle McDonald
Mr. and Mrs. Steve J. McGrady
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McGuire
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Miller
Mrs. Edith Mitchell
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Molloy
Mr. and Mrs. Brad Morse
Ms. Cory Navarro
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Osterday
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen A. Polowski
Mr. and Mrs. James M. Probst
Ms. Mary Ann Rich
Mr. and Mrs. Adam Rodriguez
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Rodriguez
Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Russell
Mr. and Mrs. Terence Ryan
Mr. and Mrs. Stewart N. Rylander
Ms. Lisa Sallurday
Mr. Brian Sanford
Rev. Will Schmid
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Somenek
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Speer
Mr. and Mrs. Tim Springston
Ms. Gwen Stanley
Mr. Richard Stark and Mrs. Alice Sauve
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Suman
Ms. Kelly Toleman
Darren Vande Voorde and Cluadia Camalich
Mr. and Mrs. David M. Veals
Mr. and Mrs. Tony Verlander
Mr. Erik Vijums
Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Villegas
Chuck Wagner
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wallace
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Ward
Ms. Maret Webb
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Weigel
Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Wendt
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Whisenhunt
Mr. and Mrs. Tim Wolf
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Young
Every attempt has been made to provide a complete and accurate list of donors. If your name has been inadvertently omitted, please accept our sincere apologies and contact the Advancement Office at 480-963-1900, Ext 2006 or CGould@SetonCHS.org.
Mr. Daniel W. Beauchamp ’02
Ms. Rosamaria H. Bernasconi ’98
Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Bitler
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Campanella
Mr. and Mrs. John Carrieres
Mr. and Mrs. James Grindey
Mr. and Mrs. Lenard Hailey
Ms. Karen Hill
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel M. Kendree
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. osterday
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher J. Pattock
Mr. and Mrs. George e. Sant
Mr. and Mrs. Leo R. Tierney
Mr. David vasquez ’97
TheSetonCatholicPreparatory HighSchoolcommunitywishes to extend sincere thanks andgratitudetoallofour volunteers whoworktirelessly andselflesslytoenhancethe educationalexperiencefor ourstudentsandparents.If wehaveinadvertentlyomitted anamefromthislist,please acceptourapologiesand kindlycontacttheAdvancementOfficeat480-963-1900, x2006,sothatwemaymake thenecessarycorrectionsfor thefuture.Thankyou!
excellence in our classrooms, expansion of extracurricular activities and added technology benefits. Membership in the Sustaining Seton Society allows you the ease and security of automatic giving directly to Seton Catholic.
After enrollment in the Society, you will receive a free Seton Catholic memento as well as a
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
Memory
In Memory of Francisco Aguilate and Francisco Santos
Mr. and Mrs. Geraldo L.B. Santos
In Memory of Katherine E. Campanella
Mr. Joseph J. Campanella
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Cravener
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Osterday
In Memory of Richard Eagan
Ms. Karen Hill
In Memory of Louis Esposito
Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Esposito
In Memory of Michael A. Eubanks ’86
Ms. Elizabeth W. Bozzuto
Ms. Michelle Coleman
Mr. and Mrs. William Eubanks
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Flores
Mr. and Mrs. Philip Hershkowitz
Ms. Kathleen M. Hobbs ’88
Ms. Leah Iverson
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin McCarthy
Ms. Lynn F. McDonough ’01
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory N. Nelson
Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Ortiz ’88
Mr. and Mrs. Andy Tran
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Troia
Mr. Peter J. Vlastelica ’95
In Memory of Sharlene Heiler
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew McCarville
In Memory of Archie K. Jacobs
Mr. David L. Jacobs
In Memory of Michael Toth and Linda Koss
Mr. and Mrs. John T. Nowak
In Memory of Bud Wallace
Ms. Gina McDuffie
In Honor
In Honor of Bradley Barkyoumb ’99
Capital Group Companies
In Honor of the Polo-Petros Family
Mr. and Mrs. Habib Polo-Petros
In Honor of Anthony Wallace ’11 and Meghan Wallace ’14
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Giallonardo
In Honor of Michael Vetti
Mr. and Mrs. Rand Harbert
Class of 2011 Senior Tributes
In Honor of Melissa Brandon
Mr. and Mrs. Gerardo Brandon
In Honor of Christopher Cusimano
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Cusimano
In Honor of Andrew Doroz
Mr. and Mrs. James Doroz
In Honor of Ashley McCormick
Mr. and Mrs. James McCormick
In Honor of Daniel Pabst
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pabst
In Honor of Ethan Springston
Mr. and Mrs. Tim Springston
In Honor of Danelle Vance and Brennan Vance
Mr. and Mrs. John Vance
In Honor of Anthony Verlander
Mr. and Mrs. Tony Verlander
To make a commemorative gift, please contact the Advancement Office at 480-963-1900, Ext 2006 or CGould@SetonCHS.org.
Seton Catholic Preparatory High School introduces the Commemorative Giving Program as a way to recognize the special people in your life. This opportunity allows you to give a gift in honor or memory of someone. Many friends, colleagues and family members live their lives in the same spirit that Seton Catholic Prep was founded. This opportunity is now available to recognize their life journey or celebrate their accomplishments. Persons wishing to recognize a loved one in this way may do so with either a Memorial Gift or an Honorarium Gift
The Seton Catholic Prep community gratefully acknowledges gifts to the Sisters of Charity Endowed Scholarship Fund through the Commemorative Giving program in honor or memory of the following individuals:
In Memory of Lorenza DeMuro
In Memory of Sam DeMuro
In Memory of Dolores Soto Ferguson ’68
In Honor of Katherine Krzys
In Memory of Jane Land
In Memory of Nunzio Lazzaro
In Memory of Ralph Lozano
In Memory of Graciela Pinon
In Memory of Dr. yang Rui
What is a Memorial Gift?
Makingagiftinmemoryofalovedoneandbeing abletoexpressyoursympathyinameaningfulway canbedonethroughtheCommemorativeGiving Program.Youcanhonoralovedoneannuallyon AllSoulsDayoranotherspecialdayofmemoryin yourlovedone’slife,suchasthe anniversaryoftheirdeath.
What is an Honorarium Gift?
Making a gift to honor a living friend or relative on special occasions in their lives is also available through the Commemorative Giving Program. It’s a great way to let someone know you are thinking of them on their special day, whether it be a birthday, holiday, wedding, anniversary, graduation, promotion, civic honor, or any other special
How can I participate?
The Commemorative Giving Program is available to you through the Seton Catholic Preparatory High School website at www.setoncatholic.org, under the Support Seton tab.
Mr.
Family of Stores
Mr. Richard Burkow
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Butler
Carpet Direct
Mr. and Mrs. Dave Daniels
Ms. Rita Davenport
Rev. Tim Davern
Mr. Richard Doria
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory P. Gesicki
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis D. Ghiz
Guerrero Lindsey Sign Co.
Mr. Don Huentelman
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Humbert Jamba Juice
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Jensen, Jr.
Mr. Albert Jordan
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lawless Marty’s Trophies
Matage Custom Framing Maynard and Associates
Mr. and Mrs. Ryan McCaigue
Ms. Luella McDaniel
Mr. and Mrs. Merle McDonald ’74
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mendoza
Rev. Gregory Menegay
Ms. Beth Mitchell
Peddler’s Son Produce
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Petersen
Mr. Henry Richards Rubio’s
Ms. Elizabeth Ruggiero
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Ruggiero
Ms. Peggy Sandahl
Serrano’s Mexican Restaurants
Mr. and Mrs. Cortland J. Silver
Barbara and Steven Smith
Someburros
Stoll Masonry, Inc. Texas Roadhouse
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas J. Yeskey
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Young
1150 North Dobson Road
Chandler, AZ 85224-4004
www.SetonCatholic.org
Prom
Saturday, March 31
Golden Sentinels Reunion Classes of 1958-1962
Thursday, April 12
volunteer Appreciation Mass and Reception
Wednesday, April 25
Mass to begin at 7:30 am Reception to follow
Spring Play
April 27-28 7:00 pm
Fine Arts Theatre
Production TBA
Class of 2012
Graduation events
Senior Brunch: May 6
Baccalaureate: May 23
Graduation: May 25
Welcome Home Alumni
Homecoming Football Game: october 5
Hall of Fame Awards: october 6
Sentinel Booster Club Golf Tournament: october 7
25th Anniversary Seton After Dark Dinner & Auction
Saturday, December 1
a Class Reunion?
Why not get together during Alumni Weekend? The Advancement Office can assist you in: * Locating your classmates * Preparation and mailing of your invitations * Online reservations and payments * Media announcement of your event * Guidelines and timeline to ensure a successful turnout. Contact the Advancement Office at setonalumni@setonchs.org or call 480.963.1900 x2006 for details. Visit www. setoncatholic.org for announcement of the Alumni Weekend dates.
order SCRIP in the Seton Spirit Store!
Located next to the Seton Library Open: M-Th 7:30-8:30 am & 2:30-3:30 pm Fri. 7:30-8:30 am & 12:30-1:30 pm