The Sentinel Shield Spring 2014

60 years of making a difference

Shield

Seton

480.963.1900

ADMINISTRATION

Principal – Patricia Collins

Assistant Principal – David Sorkin

Dean of Students- Julie Grindey

Director of Admission – Chris Moore

Director of Athletics – Bob Bitler

Director of Campus Ministry – Rob Curtis

Director of Counseling – Jerry Mullin

Director of Finance – Bob Esposito

Director of Student Activities – Beth Pattock

Chaplain – Fr. Chris Axline

ADVANCEMENT

Director – Paula Osterday

Assistant Director & The Shield Editor

– Becky Sanchez

Advancement Associate – Lucille Ruchensky

ADVISORY BOARD

Paula Young president

Eddie Cook vice president

Jim Hayden secretary

Fr. Chris Axline

Chris Buneo

Larry Dorsey

Scott Holman

Chris Klee

Fr. Dan McBride

Jim Probst

Julie Rayburn

Corky Silver

Shannon Wilson Patricia Collins principal

2013-14 Board of Trustees

Mr. Gabe Ortiz, ’88, president

Mrs. Noreen Cravener

Mrs. Carol Dobson

Mrs. Tracy Dorsey

Mr. Sal Flores

Mrs. Jill Sciarappo

Mr. Steve Smitham

Mr. Rich Zawtocki

Mrs. Pat Collins, ex-officio

Mrs. Paula Osterday, staff support

Mrs. Brandy Martinez, staff support

To provide a college preparatory curriculum within a Catholic faith community focusing on academic excellence, leadership and loving service to others.

The Sentinel Shield is published bi-annually by the Seton Catholic Preparatory High School Advancement Office SetonAlumni@SetonCatholic.org

Note: Are you receiving multiple copies of The Sentinel Shield? If so, please contact Lucille Ruschensky in the Advancement Office at 480.963.1900, Ext. 2031 or by emailing lruchensky@SetonCatholic.org

What a difference 60 years makes

With the 2013-2014 school year quickly coming to a close wanted to recap some of the things we accomplished so far this year. Last semester we had our accreditation visit. Seton Catholic Preparatory (SCP) is accredited by both the Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA) and AdvancEd, formerly known as North Central.

The process of accreditation actually began with an in-depth study last school year. Mr. Sorkin, our Assistant Principal of Academics, ably took on the task of coordinating the multitude of surveys sent to our different constituencies, compiling this data and using it to develop our action plans.

Comprised of representatives from both organizations, the visiting team spent three days on campus interviewing the different constituencies of the SCP community, verifying our study results and validating our action plans. Our successful accreditation results serve to affirm our path for the future.

Other campus news, last year, Seton had the opportunity to evaluate the ways Seton is perceived to the outside world. Through focus groups consisting of students, parents, teachers, alumni and members of the Chandler community, two areas were determined to be in need of attention. The first was our website. It was clear the website had become too cumbersome to navigate, so this past fall we undertook the challenge to simplify and update it. Be sure to check out the redesigned www. SetonCatholic.org.

The second area of focus was SCP’s logo portfolio. Through feedback from focus groups and working with professional graphic designers, SCP has a refreshed set of the logos that reflects our commitment to the Catholic faith and speaks to our Sentinel Pride.

go senTineLs!

Sentinel Pride is front and center as we begin preparation for the 60th Anniversary of Seton Catholic Preparatory next fall. Seton Catholic was founded by Fr. Joseph Patterson in 1954 to make a high school education available for both the migrant workers and Catholic teens of the East Valley. Fr. Patterson brought the American Sisters of Charity up from Salpointe High School in Tucson to carry out his vision. Under the very capable leadership of Sister Mary Ronald, Seton Catholic High School was established. SCP opened at its current location in 1982, after surviving a fire at our downtown Chandler campus in 1980. Today we continue our mission to provide a college preparatory curriculum within a Catholic faith community focusing on academic excellence, leadership and loving service to others as we build for the future.

If you find yourself in the area, stop by for a visit. I would love to show off our beautiful chapel, the creative and technologically innovative things going on in our new fine arts classrooms and our latest project—the new concession stand/restroom facility we added this year.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES UPDATE

Habemus Papum, we have a Pope! On March 13, 2013, the bells rang in St. Peter’s Square in jubilation at the announcement of our newly named Pope. Pope Francis has stressed for all of us the importance of performing loving service in the spirit of Christ – something the Seton community has exemplified for decades. This year has been one of growth and positive change at Seton Catholic Preparatory. The Board of Trustees held its first retreat, and its new members bring additional talent and dedication to Seton’s mission as well as a relentless passion for Seton’s future.

At our last All Boards meeting, Assistant Principal David Sorkin shared the results of the recent 2013 Western Catholic Education Association Accreditation Report. The results were positive and highlighted Seton’s commitment to academic excellence and Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton’s charisms of love, faith, courage and determination.

The report recognized the administration’s vision and work to ensure that Seton continues to grow into the future in a positive

and innovative way.

Finally, the report acknowledged our success in implementing a strategic plan that includes all boards and volunteers who dedicate their time and talents. Special thanks to the administration and staff for demonstrating great skill and professionalism in navigating our many constituencies.

From an organizational perspective, traditions have been developed which include All Boards meetings twice per year, Board of Trustee member retreats, and, the development of a strategic plan for each board. The board strategic plans have further evolved into a school-wide strategic plan mirroring many of the findings in the accreditation report.

Enhancements to Seton Catholic Prep’s identity system and the roll out of a state of the art website are additional examples of the many positive developments stemming from the mutual collaboration of all of our groups.

I thank each of you for all of your hard work and dedication. Best wishes for health, happiness and continued blessings from God to you and your loved ones.

Take me ouT To The baLLpark

wiTh Tommy Lasorda

Tommy Lasorda of Major League Baseball fame graced the Seton Catholic Prep community with his presence on the evening of March 8th. The Sentinel Booster Club hosted this special event, “Take Me Out to the Ballpark with Tommy Lasorda,” complete with a presentation from Mr. Lasorda in the Fine Arts theater, an autograph signing, photo opportunities and ballpark fare on the patio. With humor, colorful stories and inspiration, Mr. Lasorda spoke of his Catholic faith, his marriage of 64 years, his passion for the game—and winning—as a time-honored manager for the L.A. Dodgers.

Thank you to Seton parents Logan and Deena White for bringing Mr. Lasorda to campus for a night baseball fans will always remember. Mr. White is Vice President of Amateur Scouting for the L.A. Dodgers.

The White’s son, Logan, is a freshman at Seton.

60 YEARS OF MAKING A

ABOUT THE COVER

In anticipation of Seton’s 60th Anniversary this fall, we are dedicating the cover to what was, and what is Seton Catholic Prep. Though our charisms have remained the same, our campus evolves on many levels; our community strengthens in its faith and dedication to our mission.

Current students Michael McDonough and Brooke Blumling are pictured in the lower right photo. Black and white photos, circa 1970s, have been reproduced from the yearbook archives.

MLB great Tommy Lasorda accompanied by basketball Hall of Famer Ann Meyers Drysdale and a young baseball fan after his presentation in the Fine Arts theater.

Gabe Ortiz ’88 board of trustees president

The power of imagery: ampLifying The seTon brand

nike has the swoosh. Target has the bullseye. Ever notice the arrow in the ubiquitous FedEx logo? These brands simply want you to just do it, expect more and pay less, and be confident your package will arrive anywhere in the world on time. They conjure a motivational lifestyle, a unique shopping experience and a global service we can’t live without.

When we set out to zoom in on what truly makes Seton unique, internal focus groups and market research told us we needed to share the core attributes of our outstanding school in a deliberate and meaningful way with a new generation of students and their families who have many choices in selecting a high school. In short, while people on the “inside” know how great Seton is, people on the “outside” don’t. As one student so eloquently put it, “People do not know the greatness that is Seton.”

One of the ways we are conveying the greatness of Seton is by promulgating strong and memorable imagery that

captures the brand essence of the school. When used in an uncluttered and consistent, the set of complementary logos serves to amplify our school and make it easily identifiable— especially for those who may not know Seton.

“Frequent and consistent usage of our school’s strong brand images will help us build recognition of, and appreciation for, all we stand for,” said Principal Patricia Collins.

The set of logos, or brand identity system, was unveiled in February and is accompanied by a Style Guide available at SetonCatholic.org/news/brand-guidelines. The Style Guide is for use across Seton—from uniform and print vendors, to Athletics and the Spirit Store, to student and parent clubs— and presents the proper usage guidelines to keep our brand strong—and unforgettable—for years to come.

Please see the sidebar for information on the meaning behind each image and its primary usage.

new websi T e offers improved funcT iona L i T y, c L ean design and s T rong brand imagery

on Monday, February 10th, the new Seton website debuted to the world at the same address, SetonCatholic. org. Visitors to the new SetonCatholic.org can learn about Seton Catholic Prep’s unique offering as the only Catholic high school in the East Valley. The site showcases Seton’s college preparatory curriculum, championship-quality athletics and wide-ranging fine arts programs, to the many extracurricular activities available for students to explore special interests and develop their talents.

The homepage of the new site welcomes visitors with a visual display of photography and bold colors set against a clean, uncluttered backdrop. Content is easily organized into seven main sections featuring separate microsites for Athletics and Fine Arts. This, in addition to utility navigation links located above the main navigation bar, allow for past, present and prospective families to access the information they need.

“Our new website signals an exciting time in the history of Seton Catholic Preparatory,” said Principal Patricia Collins. “As we approach our 60th year serving students of all socioeconomic, ethnic and faith backgrounds, we are committed to sharing the core qualities that distinguish our Catholic faith-based school with a new generation of students and their families.”

The new SetonCatholic. org is part of the school’s branding initiative to share the Seton experience in a meaningful and engaging way. The new website features the refreshed brand images that convey the school’s heritage and future promise. These include the main school logo (in the upper left corner of the site), the Sentinel mascot and SCP monogram (both featured on the Athletics homepage). The new SetonCatholic.org was developed by Creative Arc, a web design and development firm in Minneapolis specializing in website creation for private education and religious clients such as Parish of the Annunciation, Providence Academy and Westminster Seminary California.

The Main Logo of Seton Catholic Preparatory is the most prominent public face of the school; it is the leading emblem of our brand identity system. This artful logo proudly proclaims that it is yours alone. It invokes a sense of Catholicity, community and heritage.

The stacked version of the Main Logo carries the same brand prominence and symbolism as the horizontal version, but has been slightly modified for apparel usage and other applications where design calls for a stacked logo option.

A source of pride, history and crowning achievement in sports at Seton Catholic Prep, the 2014 Sentinel Mascot is an integral part of the brand identity system. The logo is in keeping with the school’s notoriety on the field and court, and all places where Seton Athletics teams compete. It is a striking Sentinel that is yours alone, upholding the Seton Catholic Prep tradition.

In keeping with the name recognition of Seton Catholic Preparatory as the most prominent part of the brand identity system, the Seton Logo has been designed with students and spirit wear in mind. It is a contemporary collegiate-style representation of the school.

For specific use, the monogram or initials-only version of the logo has been developed to complement the Seton Logo. The SCP Monogram is to be used only when the full school name is not necessary, such as for internal audiences/events or places such as the school gym, or when there is high familiarity with the Seton Catholic Preparatory identity, e.g., sports games.

The Seton Catholic Preparatory crest holds symbolic meaning for the school, its heritage and patroness, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first American saint and a pioneer in parochial education.

The 2014 School Crest coordinates with the main logo; SETON CATHOLIC PREPARATORY is in the same font style.

MAIN Logo MAIN Logo -STACKED MASC o T

puLLing The cancer card: Playing the hand you’re given

my dad, Joe Kahler, had been a picture of health for so many years and that is why his cancer diagnosis was such a shock to all of us. My dad has taught us all to rise above, trust in our faith and never be bitter.” says Seton graduate Amanda Kahler ’04. Kahler and her sisters have all graduated from Seton Catholic Prep with Kahler graduating in 2004, her sister Candace (Kahler) Campbell in 2002 and youngest sister, Shelli, in 2012.

Kahler received her bachelor’s degree in 2008 from Northern Arizona University and continued on to complete her Master’s degree in Communications. Kahler began her writing career early, which evolved into a speaking tour. Her first book, “Out on my Own...College Bound” was published in 2009 and she began speaking at Arizona high schools and colleges to help students transition from high school to their first year of college.

In 2011, her dad was diagnosed with Stage IV appendix cancer and life changed for the entire family. The family has honored their dad’s wishes to maintain their strong faith and belief in God’s plan. Kahler credits her father and her mom Sherrie, for keeping the family positive and drawing on one another’s strengths. Along with being supported by each other, Kahler shares that her

entire family has relied on the Seton Catholic Prep community for support, strength and prayers. Kahler said, “Whenever we needed anything, someone from Seton was right there.”

Recently, Kahler was surprised by CBS Channel 5 award of a “Pay it Forward” gift of $500. With this money, Kahler, her dad, mom, sisters and 300 others celebrated a Daddy-Daughter Dance which raised over $15,000 for cancer

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Amanda’s book is available on Amazon, and you may follow her blog PullingtheCancerCard.com.

research and others struggling with this disease.

After the event, Kahler, with help from her family, finished her most recent book, “Pulling the Cancer Card: Playing the Hand You’re Given”. She’s excited to begin speaking to organizations and helping others who are experiencing a difficult diagnosis.

Kahler and her sisters, Candace and Shelli, reflect on their time at Seton Catholic Prep…the teachers who challenged them, instilled faith, courage and determination in them, and who loved them as individuals.

All three fondly remember Dr. Betty Krings and her patience with teaching high level mathematics. The girls remember softball coach and counseling director, Jerry Mullin, for his calm and inclusive patience with girls new to the softball field. All three sisters also said “Mrs. Pattock is a true gem at Seton Catholic Prep!” They remember the teachings from Seton and how that experience strengthened their faith and helped prepare them for life’s challenges.

Kahler’s book is available on Amazon, and you may follow her blog PullingtheCancerCard.com. Please keep Joe Kahler and his family in your prayers.

Claire Evans of Gilbert completed over 200 hours of community service through Hugh O’Brian Youth’s (HOBY’s) Leadership for Service Program.

HOBY is recognized worldwide as one of the nation’s foremost youth leadership development organizations. For her service, Evans, a senior at Seton Catholic Preparatory, has earned the President’s Volunteer Service Award.

Evans completed her community service hours through a combination of volunteering at local organizations, attending HOBY Community Leadership Workshops and participating in clubs at Seton Catholic Prep.

As a volunteer, she has touched local organizations such as St. Mary’s Food Bank, Desert Rivers Audubon, Temple Emanuel Preschool and the Holy Cross Catholic Church youth choir in Mesa. At Seton, Evans is a member of the National Honor Society, Student Council, Mentors Club, Sentinel Ambassadors, Spanish National Honor Society, Art Club and Red Kettle Club.

“Claire has not only been recognized for her tireless service at the highest level from our nation’s president, she is an exceptional role model in bringing our mission to life here at Seton of leadership and loving service to others,” said Patricia Collins, principal of Seton Catholic Preparatory.

Along with HOBY and the President’s Volunteer Service Award, the Corporation for National & Community Service and the Points of Light Institute are proud to recognize and certify Evans for her hours of service.

“Claire has shared in the spirit of kindness and warmth of community through an immeasurable contribution of time and effort,” said Javier La Fianza, HOBY’s president and CEO, in a letter for Evans’ college admission officer. Evans plans to attend the University of Arizona in the fall 2014.

Amanda Kahler, Class of 2004

service Loving to others

making a difference

The goal of the Christian Service Program at Seton Catholic Prep is for students to recognize and demonstrate that serving others is central to our call as Catholic Christians. This Gospel-rooted service is essential to every student’s experience at Seton Catholic Prep and allows them to provide loving service to others while developing their own spirituality.

Rob Curtis, Seton Catholic Prep’s Campus Minister, shares, “We teach our students they are called to serve as we have recently been reminded by Pope Francis. We challenge our students to get outside of themselves and see the world through others’ eyes. Our students embrace this philosophy and with their loving volunteer service truly make a difference in others’ lives as well as their own.”

Here, two Seton students reflect on their Christian service.

My current Christian service project is with Etipser, LLC, a local organization dedicated to serving the special needs community with dignity and respect; offering summer programs and sessions. I assist mentally disabled kids by helping them with their motor, reading, and social skills. I chose this service because I love seeing the joy and innocence of kids with mental disabilities. The experience has made me realize I also want to work with mentally disabled kids when I’m older. Through this project, I am challenged to step out of my comfort zone and connect with a new group of people. This Seton Catholic service project has helped me see the “gift is in the giving” of my time and talent to these wonderful children.

I always try to work as hard as possible in all I do whether it is school work, sports, or volunteering. I always want to be the best person I can be and am determined to work hard in all I do.

I’ve loved my time at Seton Catholic Prep, and the Mother Seton charism I live by is determination.

each one shouLd use whaTever gifT he has received To serve oThers, faiThfuLLy adminisTering god’s grace in iTs various forms.

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For my service project, I chose to volunteer at St. Anne’s Catholic Church by assisting anyone who needed to prepare for an event in their department. I usually helped with preparing the Church for weekday Mass. During weekends, would also help the staff of the Catechism school prepare for classes. My personal goal was to complete a service project knowing that I made a significant difference in my own parish community. I selected this particular project because it fulfilled my personal goal. Because I was working in the same parish where I attend Mass, I was familiar with most of the people I worked with, however, by working with them towards the same objective, we automatically developed a connection. Working with the staff gave me the time to get to know them better and to develop a stronger connection to my faith.

I always like to show love towards someone by giving them a compliment or being positive around them. I do this because I feel that joy is contagious. I believe that if you show compassion towards someone, then they will feel an inclination to show compassion towards another. My Christian service project has truly been a way for me to share this charism of love and service within my parish community.

I believe that I live the Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton charism of love. ‘‘ ‘‘

james a rio L a wins voice of d emocracy s cho L arship officiaLLy speaking Exceptional Character

Seton Catholic Senior, James Ariola, was presented with a scholarship award for his winning essay in the VFW Post 8053 in Sun Lakes Voice of Democracy Scholarship Program. James audio essay on “Why I’m Optimistic about our Nation’s Future” was judged on originality, content and delivery. James will now go on to compete in the state competition.

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s choo L Teacher of T he y ear

Tina Larsen, a third grade teacher at St. John Bosco Catholic School and the mother of Seton Catholic Prep students Daniel (’14), Patrick (’15) and Thomas (7th grade SJB) was awarded the Private School Teacher of the Year for the State of Arizona by the Arizona Council for American Private Education (AZCAPE). More than 200 private school leaders were nominated for this prestigious award.

Larsen was selected for her exemplified criteria as having passion for education and serving her local community. She began her teaching career in San Diego, CA and shortly thereafter chose to take a hiatus to raise her family. Larsen returned to teaching at St. John Bosco Catholic School seven years ago.

Asked what motivates her to be an exceptional teacher, friend, mom, and wife, her answer was clear, “My faith, my family, my friends and those smiling little faces each morning as we begin the school day, so eager to learn!”

Don Cerimeli is an official with the Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) for more than 23 years. During this time, he has worked state football and basketball state championship games. Below is an excerpt from his posting on AIA365.com during football season: Our crew would love to work a football game where we threw no flags. It would be a blast to just spot the ball and let two good football teams play within the rules. As officials we talk about this utopia all the time. On Thursday, we got close, only throwing a total of four flags in our varsity game all night long. Then our crew worked the Snowflake at Seton Catholic game on Friday. We expected a great football game between two great teams and it was. However, after calling 22 fouls, as a crew you walk off the field with an empty feeling. As the game’s final seconds counted down, with Snowflake taking a knee to secure the win, I braced myself for a few cold stares and maybe a negative word or two thrown our way about how the officials cost Seton the game.

But, to my surprise, it didn’t happen at Seton. Seton’s players, led by Quarterback Kyle Johnson, went out of their way to shake my hand and to tell me “good game.” The Seton Catholic coaches and administration all thanked us and appreciated our efforts even though they came up short on the scoreboard. I honestly was surprised by this tremendous display of sportsmanship and respect for the game.

Upon returning to the locker room, our crew discussed each foul we called and some we didn’t. We reviewed a few rules and mechanics that will help us as a crew get better in the coming weeks. I asked each member of the crew to watch the game film over the weekend and grade each call and be honest with each other. After all the review I am sure we as a crew got most of what we called last Friday night right. The same can be said about Seton Catholic Prep as it relates to the character of their kids….Seton got it right!

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April 10, 2014

Golden Sentinels Reunion Classes of 1958 to 1964

April 11, 2014

Seton Volunteer Appreciation Morning Mass and Reception

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May 19, 2014

Baccalaureate Mass, Corpus Christi

May 20, 2014

Graduation Ceremony, Mesa Center for the Arts

It has been 80 years since the first Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill brought their educational, parish and outreach ministries from Greensburg, Pennsylvania to Arizona. They continue their active engagement today in Tucson and Phoenix.

The sisters’ commitment to the Church of the Southwest has been multifaceted. It expressed itself in education (kindergarten through high school), catechetic, work with Native American and Hispanic communities, at the diocesan level, in pastoral ministry, outreach, music and liturgy, hospital chaplaincy, art, Hispanic deacon formation, care for the earth, counseling and social work. They have consistently shared the Gospel impelled by the love of Christ.

Their work in Arizona led them to serve in many parishes and schools as well as hospital facilities. They have also served at the Phoenix Diocesan level and lent support to many church-based programs. While celebrating their 80 year traditions, the Sisters of Charity continue to serve the Church of Arizona because, in the words of their motto, “The charity of Christ urges us.” Seton Catholic Prep is blessed to have the continued support of the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill.

September 13, 2014

save T he daT e: SETON AFTER DARK Celebrate Seton Catholic’s 60th Anniversary

winTer champions

Spirit Line, Div. III Show Cheer State Champions

Girls Varsity Basketball, Div. II State Champions

Varsity Wrestling, Div. III ~ Two Individual State Champions

Quentin Hovis and Sergio Chavez

Girls Varsity Soccer, Div. III State Champion Runner-Up

AcDec Team (Academic Decathlon), Div. III State Champions

Sr. Mary Elizabeth Lawrence, Sr. Marian Grace Brandt, Sr. Maria Consuelo Pacheco, Sr. Susan Jenny, provincial councilor, Sr. Marie Theresa Rishel, Sr. Claudia Rushlow and Sr. Jeanne Bartholomeaux pose during a gathering for men and women religious in Tucson. (Courtesy photo)

St. John Bosco teacher and Seton parent Tina Larson was awarded the Private School Teacher of the Year for the State of Arizona by the Arizona Council for American Private Education (AZCAPE)

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1950s

Patricia Danielson ‘58 died January 29, 2013.

Jim Stephens, ’59 U.S. Navy retired after 23 years then went on to successful private industry positions for international communications company. Currently loving retired life in Shenandoah Valley outside of Washington, D.C. and still forever grateful for his education at Seton Catholic.

1990s

Anthony Yozzo, ’90 graduated from NAU and has spent over 23 years in the hotel industry. He is currently managing for the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa.

Joanne Doroz-Gierak ’94 and her husband welcomed son, Benjamin Joseph Gierak on October 10, 2013.

Christina (Ryan) Van En ’95 recently served as the research associate for Dr. Stuart Grauer’s book Real Teachers: True Stories of Renegade Educators which published this year. Christina married David Van En in February of 2012.

Sarah Hagerty ’98 is an amazing photographer at Hagerty Photography and she’s now introducing “the hippest photo-booth” in the valley. The HIPBOOTH is an open-air interactive photobooth experience offering the hippest props and backdrops. TheHipBooth.com.

Peter Rhee ’99 after Mayo Clinic residency, now serves as an orthopedic surgeon in the US Air Force at the San Antonio, TX Military Medical Center. Thank you, Peter, for your service!

2000s

Colleen (Hubbard) Bruening, ’00 an over 8 year cancer survivor encourages everyone to “trust in God’s plan”. Read more of her story on ShowUpForLifeBlog.com

Colleen, with husband Chad Bruening, ’00 and their 3 beautiful children.

Heather Gaiser ’01 and her husband, Michael Cravener ’03 are busy with three boys ages 5, 3 and 15 months. Michael is a City of Chandler fire fighter and recently received his BS degree from ASU. They enjoy coming back to Seton to watch their cousin Antonio Campanella and niece Jasmine Garcia play sports at Seton.

Ed Hermes, ’02 recently graduated from law school and is currently working at Quarles & Brady with Seton alumnus and fellow attorney, Jim Ryan, ’68.

Adam Baker ’04 just had his first book published “Maury C. Moose and The Forest Noel”. Adam has always had a love of reading and his goal with this book is to have a positive impact on children and inspire a love of reading at any age.

Stephanie Echeveste, ’04 after co-founding online retailer BetaBrand.com has begun her own fashion line, Etxe. She is living in San Francisco, CA.

Amanda Kahler ’04 has published a second book “Pulling the Cancer Card: Playing the Hand you’re Given” following a diagnosis of a family member. Her book is available on Amazon and you can follow her blog on Pullingthecancercard.com (see related story page 6).

Juliana Angelina ‘04, completed law school and has passed the Arizona bar examination.

Congratulations!

Jacoba Spruit Nissen (Cook) ‘04, Labor and Delivery RN at Banner Ironwood, recently welcomed her third son Reid Charles, born November 29, 2013.

Juliana Badalamenti-Charron ’04 graduated with a Juris Doctorate in May and passed her bar exam in October.

Juliana just recently moved back to Arizona from Michigan.

Vanessa Beltran ’05 welcomed her daughter Adelina Sofia Ahmad on October 31, 2013.

Kristen (McLaughlin) McKnight ’05 and her husband, Dr. Alex McKnight were fortunate to start their marriage off in a very special way by receiving the newlywed blessing (Sposi Novelli) from Pope Francis in May of 2013.

Gillean Osterday Barkyoumb, ’06 was recently named Employee of the Month by Isagenix International where she works on their Research and Development Team.

Congratulations!

Valerie Echeveste, ’07 is currently working with Congressman Ed Pastor on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Valerie and Stephanie both attended World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil this past summer.

Caolan Ronan ‘07 is currently attending Elon University Law School in Greensboro, North Carolina. While pitching for Division I Baseball at LaSalle University, he had the lowest ERA his last year and graduated in 2012 with a degree in Criminal Justice and English.

Meagan and Pat Sullivan, both Class of 2007, welcomed their first child, Declan Francis Sullivan, on October 10, 2013.

Congratulations to Amanda Russell ‘07, and Joseph Roberson ‘07, who were married on November 8, 2013, in Corolla NC. They both graduated from Arizona State University and now reside in Queen Creek. Amanda is the founder of Klury, an on-line upscale designer store and Joseph is in management with QuikTrip Corporation.

Amanda Mulheron, class of 2009 married Keith Kent on January 4, 2014 at Saint Paul’s Catholic Church, Princeton, NJ.

2010s

Joe Cusimano ‘10 - a medicinal biochemistry major with a 4.0 GPA at Arizona State University and a member of Barrett Honors College. Currently applying to pharmacy school in fulfillment of his plans to pursue a PharmD and a PhD in drug research.

Michael Polowski ‘10 was awarded a 2013 Provost Fellowship at Loyola University in Chicago. He is researching “Mapping the Humanities: Intersection between History and Digital Media.”

Amanda Veals ‘10 attending University of Arizona studying environmental science and wildlife conservation. Amanda just returned from study abroad in South Africa.

McKenna Ronan ’11 is currently a junior at Mercy College in New York, majoring in Media Studies with emphasis on journalism. She also has completed her third season as starting setter for their women’s volleyball team, setting a record for service aces and assists.

Briana Bricher ‘11 is studying at University of Dallas for a BS in Biology. She graduated in 2010 from CGCC with a degree in Associates of Science and she played 2 years of basketball with the Coyotes.

Caroline Pennison ’11 was selected by Louisiana State University’s Panhellenic Executive Council to serve as a Gamma Chi for 2013 Fall Sorority Rush. She led a group of 17 girls through Rush and was then reunited with her chapter, Zeta Tau Alpha.

Chris Cusimano ’11 is serving as a Specialist in the Arizona Army National Guard and has recently been awarded the 153rd Brigade Support Battalion Soldier of the Year for 2013. Chris is a Dean’s List junior at ASU studying Criminal Justice and also serves as a Chandler Police Explorer.

Megan Molloy ‘12 and Eric Pfafffenberger ‘12, were just recently engaged. Megan attends ASU studying Tourism and Special Events and Eric is studying Fire Science at MCC. Congratulations!

Jen Cox ‘12 attending the University of Arizona majoring in sports medicine and planning to become a physical therapist.

Courtney Rodriguez, ’12 received the Bear Down Scholarship award after exceptional academic excellence during her freshman year at the University of Arizona. Congratulations!

Brennen Campbell ‘13 attending NAU, majoring in Hotel and Restaurant Mgmt.

Megan McNaughton ‘13 –attending the University of Arizona pursuing degrees in Global Studies and Russian.

Victoria Antram ‘13 attending Ave Maria University in Naples, FL studying political science.

Andrew Polowski ‘13 was a member of the Northern Arizona University Lumberjack Marching Band this fall. The band performed shows for all home football games, performed for alumni at Homecoming and hosted NAU Band Day. He is now a member of the pep band and plays at home basketball games. Go Jacks!

Alyssa Garcia, ’13 representing the Ak-Chin Indian Community, was crowned Miss Indian Arizona 2013-14. She is attending the University of Arizona seeking her degree in Physiology.

Megan Farinella, ’13 was awarded the ariZoni Theater Best Actress Award for her role as Aida in “Disney’s Aida” with the Actors Youth Theater. This production also won the ariZoni Award for Best Musical Production.

Vicky Taverna, ‘13 received a scholarship for cross country at MCC. She competed in the fall during her freshman year running her best time at a 20:12 for the 5k and ran at NJCAA Nationals in Iowa. She is currently competing indoor track and will attend the Indoor Nationals in NYC.

Photo shows

Class of 1963 Reunion, Oct. 19, 2013

Pictured from left to right (standing): Don Kramer (pleasant surprise), Carol Joseph, Alfredo Careaga, Barbara Hopfensperger, Inez Bran, Gloria Delci, Larry Meyer, Maureen Meyer, Tommy Escobedo, Robert Stoll, Donald Ong. Seated: Ann Christoph, Sharolyn Thun, Beverly Becker, Patty Stoll.

(L-R) Fr. Dan McBride, Pastor St. Mary’s Parish; 1Lt Andrew Taylor, Luke AFB; Marc Sepulveda ‘03, Joe Foss Institute; Captain Patrick J. Burke ‘02, Davis-Monthan AFB; 1Lt Mathew Bender, Luke AFB

Top, starting from left: Avel Mendoza, ‘78; Raja Audi, ‘98; Kevin Foote, ‘98; Rob Byrne, ‘98; BJ Young, ‘98; Matt Mayo, ‘98; James Scott, ‘99; and Coach Joe Timpani from 1997 State Championship Football Team

Bottom, starting from left: Lisa Wangler-Moser, ‘98; Eveline Heath, retired Faculty Member; Kate McBryan, ‘03; James Koestner, ‘99; Mike Sullivan, ‘98; and Charles Bolig, ‘99.

theFund t

for Seton Catholic

Mr. Gabe Ortiz, ’88, president

Mr. Martin Breeden

Mrs. Noreen Cravener

Mrs. Carol Dobson

Mrs. Tracy Dorsey

Mrs. Susan Kauffman

Mrs. Jill Sciarappo

Mrs. Sandi Wilson

Mrs. Pat Collins, ex-officio

Mrs. Paula Osterday, staff support

Mrs. Brandy Martinez, staff support

DONORS

Anonymous

Achen-Gardner Construction, LLC

American Express Charitable Fund

Dr. and Mrs. Lauro Amezcua-Patino

Mr. and Mrs. Louis M. Amorosi

Arizona School Choice Trust

Mr. and Mrs. Mark W. Arndt

Mr. and Mrs. Michael P. Baker

Bank of America Matching Gifts

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bauer

Mr. and Mrs. Roland Benigno

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Beyer

Boeing

Mr. and Mrs. Fred G. Borns

Mr. and Mrs. David J. Bresnahan

Ms. Michele C. Calebaugh

Campanella Family Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Brian Campanella

Ms. Denise E. Campanella

Mr. Joseph J. Campanella

Cardinals Charities, Inc.

Catholic Community Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Collins

Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Cravener

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene DeMuro

Mrs. Lorenza DeMuro

Dickinson Ready Mix

Dignity Health

Diocese of Phoenix

Mr. and Mrs. Dwayne Dobson

Mr. and Mrs. William Dorsey

Mr. and Mrs. Mark D. Eklund

Mr. and Mrs. David A. Engelbert

Mr. and Mrs. Highly Falkner

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Falzone

Mr. and Mrs. Dino Farfante

Alberta B. Farrington Foundation

Rich

Jim

Jim Hayden

Fr.

Paul

Jim

Corky

Debbie

Peter Sterling

Fr.

Paula Young

Patricia Collins,

Freeport-McMoRan Copper and Gold Foundation

Gila River Indian Community

Mr. and Mrs. Roger L. Gleisner

Mr. and Mrs. Leo Hadad

Mr. and Mrs. William B. Hanger

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Harrington

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Harty

Honeywell Hometown Solutions

Honeywell International Charity Matching

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Howell

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hufford

Senator John F. Huppenthal

Intel Foundation

Intel Volunteer Grant Program

Mr. and Mrs. Todd R. Johnson

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew A. Kochis ‘97

Mr. and Mrs. David A. Krick

Mr. and Mrs. Jody D. LaBenz

Ann Seton

Mr. and Mrs. Archie Lopez

Kemper and Ethel Marley Foundation

Marshall & Ilsley Foundation, Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. Ed McDonough

Mr. and Mrs. Steve J. McGrady

Mr. and Mrs. Greg Medley

Governor Rose Mofford

Mr. and Mrs. John P. Molloy

Myler Family Foundation

Dr. Charles Myler, Jr.

North Park Industrial, LLC

Mr. and Mrs. William K. Nowak

Paramount Pool and Spa Systems

Mr. and Ms. Ronald D. Pearson

Ms. Shirley Perri

Tony and Shirley Perri Foundation

Phoenix Suns Charities

Pinnacle Employee Group

Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust

Mr. and Mrs. James M. Probst

Raskob Foundation for Catholic Activities

Ms. Alicia Rodriguez

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Roy

Mr. and Mrs. James A. Ryan ‘68

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sampson

Mr. and Mrs. Ryne Sandberg

Mr. and Mrs. George E. Sant

Mrs. Eva Serrano

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sieczkowski

Mr. and Mrs. Cortland J. Silver

Silverleaf Benefits Company, LLC

Mr. and Mrs. Steven R. Simmerman

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Smith

St. Mary’s Catholic Church

St. Timothy Catholic Community

Steele Foundation, Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. Doug Stewart

Mr. William G. Stocks

Stoll Masonry, Inc.

Mr. Dennis Troggio

Twin-Tel, Inc.

Ms. Maria Vinaras

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wallace

Wells Fargo Foundation Educational Matching Gift Program

Mr. and Mrs. Ken Whisenhunt

Wiegand Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond G. Zylla

Jody

Lamar Studios, Inc.

Ms. Leah L. Lewis

Honor & Memory Gifts

In Honor

In Honor of Joe Campanella’s Birthday

Mr. and Mrs. Brian Campanella

In Honor of Bev Davis’ 75th Birthday

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Borns

In Honor of Betty Dent and Mary Borns on Mother’s Day

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Borns

In Honor of Hilda Gamboa’s 100th Birthday

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Borns

In Honor of Shirley Greener

Ms. Angie Gillette

In Honor of Judge David Lee Grounds, Esq. Anonymous

In Honor of Eric D. Horowitz ’13

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Horowitz

In Honor of Grandpa Max and Abuelo Jaime

Mr. and Mrs. Jaime Cortez, Sr.

In Honor of Sr. Joan Marie Madden

Dcn. Scott M. Sperry ‘04

In Honor of Sergio A. Moncada ‘09

Ms. Alicia Rodriguez

In Honor of Christy ’07, Johnny ’08 and Brian Sizer ’11

Mrs. Colleen Sizer

In Honor of Donald L. Stokes

Mr. Edward Stokes

In Honor of Zach Wade ’15

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wade

In Honor of William M. Young

Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Young

In Memory

In Memory of Enrique Andrade

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Mead

In Memory of Leandro K. Aquino

Anonymous

In Memory of Erin C. Bellefeuille ’02

Mr. John E. Anthony, II ‘01

Mr. Kurt Belfils

Ms. Kathleen Liles

Mr. and Mrs. Hans R. Naumann

In Memory of Gary E. Bird and Family

Anonymous

In Memory of Dan Bush

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Borns

In Memory of Kathy Campanella

Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Cravener

In Memory of Father Tim Davern

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Borns

In Memory of Michael A. Eubanks ’86

Mrs. Debra Eubanks Defreyn ‘85

In Memory of Arie Fitzhugh ’11

Mr. and Mrs. John A. Vanderwey

In Memory of Gaynard Hardebeck

Mr. and Mrs. George Peoples, Jr.

In Memory of George Ilchak

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Borns

In Memory of Jenae L’Heureux

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene L’Heureux

In Memory of Martha Omohundro

Mr. Geoffrey K. Smitham ‘98

Gifts-In-Kind Donors

In Memory of Bill Petrides

The Petrides Family

In Memory of Loretta Rakos

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Companik

In Memory of Robert Smith

Anonymous

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ajamie

Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. Bass

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Beaton

Ms. Gina Belknap

Jamie Bradley

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Burba

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher J. Carroll

Mr. and Mrs. William H. Crane

Mr. and Mrs. Louis J. Cusimano

Mr. Arthur Dietrich

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Dombrowski

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Grauert

Mr. Christopher Gunty

Mr. and Mrs. Mark D. Hemingway

Ms. Carlie Jensen

Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Klein

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lester

Ms. Pam Mahoney

Ms. Bonnie Martin

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. McCabe

Ms. Rosemary Mitchell

Ms. Stacy Orsino

Ms. Elena J. Pavlet

Ms. Lezli Pearson

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Petersen

Ms. Adrienne Reese

Ms. Helen E. Rusinek

Mr. and Mrs. Brian Campanella

Coca Cola, Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. William Dorsey

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Farinella

Firehouse Subs

Mr. and Mrs. Gregory P. Gesicki

Ms. Karen Hill

Mr. Don Huentelman

Jimmy and Joe’s Pizzeria

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene L’Heureux

Majerle Sports Grill

Mr. and Mrs. John Marshall

Marty’s Trophies

Mill Avenue Travel

The Original Spaghetti Company

Pet Planet

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Pugh

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Raveling

Riccobono’s Bakery

Rose Cleaners

Ms. Eva Sabedo

Ms. Patricia A. Silver

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas K. Smith

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Terian

Ms. Christine Zenovitch

In Memory of Bill Stanley

Mr. and Mrs. Chris J. Stanley

In Memory of Joseph Usher

Mrs. Joanna M. Murphy ‘02

Class of 2013 Senior Tributes

In Honor of Brennen J. Campbell ’13

Mrs. Lisa Campbell

In Honor of Samuel Engelbert ’13

Mr. and Mrs. David A. Engelbert

In Honor of Joshua T. Jimenez ’13

Mrs. Monica Jimenez Flores

In Honor of Christopher T. Silver ’13

Mr. and Mrs. Cortland Silver

To make a commemorative gift, please contact the Advancement Office at 480-963-1900, Ext 2006 or lruchensky@SetonCatholic.org.

aL ice c . h in T ze s cho L arship

The Alice C. Hintze Scholarship was created at the Catholic Community Foundation by Carl and Alice Hintze as a perpetual endowment, to provide a scholarship to be awarded annually to an 8th grade student from St. Mary Basha Catholic School who will attend Seton Catholic Prep. Each year a new award winner will be selected based on academic achievement, an essay and financial need by a scholarship committee at St. Mary’s. Members of Carl and Alice’s family presented the award in their parent’s memory at the St. Mary’s graduation ceremony

last spring. The legacy they created calls witness to the value of Catholic education and their love of the Catholic faith.

The Hintze’s lived in several cities in Arizona throughout their lives. They moved to Chandler in 2004 and became parishioners of St. Mary’s. They cherished the Catholic education they received and that their children received. Four of their children attended Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School and five attended Gerard Catholic High School prior to its closing. Some of their grandchildren have attended St.

Mary-Basha Catholic School and Seton Catholic Prep. Married for 69 years, Carl passed away in October 2011 and Alice passed in December 2012. They were survived by 8 children (Carl Hintze Jr., Andrea Seminara, Cindy Cooper, Janice Western, Barry Hintze, Craig Hintze, Therese Gateley and Cristin Allen), 31 grandchildren and 36 greatgrandchildren. We wish to acknowledge and thank Alice and Carl for their commitment and loyal support of Catholic education and Seton Catholic Prep!

Mr. and Mrs. Michael P. Schroeder

Mr. and Mrs. Cortland J. Silver

Mr. and Mrs. Steven R. Simmerman

Someburros

Spencer’s Appliance

Mr. and Mrs. Chris J. Stanley

Mr. and Mrs. Walt T. Stenborg

Swirl It

Mr. Jim VanHouten

Mr. and Mrs. David M. Veals Fiscal

Mr. Guerrero Lindsey Lykins and Lykins Properties

t Commemorative G IVING P ROGRAM

The Commemorative Giving Program is a way to recognize the special people in your life. 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 Erin C. Bellefeuille ’02

In Memory of Dan Bush

In Honor of Joseph Campanella

In Memory of Father Tim Davern

In Honor of Betty Dent , Mary Borns and Bev Davis

In Honor of Hilda Gamboa

In Memory of Gaynard Hardebeck

In Memory of George Ilchak

Mr. and Mrs. Stewart N. Rylander

Mr. and Mrs. Dean Sandell

Expenditures

What is a Memorial Gift?

Makingagiftinmemoryofalovedoneandbeingableto expressyoursympathyinameaningfulwaycanbedone throughtheCommemorativeGivingProgram.Youcanhonor alovedoneannuallyonAllSoulsDayoranotherspecialday ofmemoryinyourlovedone’slife.

What is an Honorarium Gift?

Making a gift tohonor a living friend or relativeon special occasions in their lives is also available through the CommemorativeGiving Program. It’s a great way tolet someoneknow youarethinking of them on their special day, whether it be a birthday, holiday, wedding, anniversary, graduation, promotion, civic honor, or any other special occasion.

How can I participate?

TheCommemorativeGiving Program is availabletoyouthrough theSeton Catholic Preparatory High School websiteat SetonCatholic.org, under the Support Seton tab.

Alliance Beverage Distributing Bahama Buck’s BCT Printing

Mr. and Mrs. John Blauvelt

Mr. Dennis Boetto Bolt Security

Why? Monthly giving is an easy way to make tax deductible, much needed, donations to Seton Catholic Prep so that we may continue our mission to provide an excellent education to all students.

In return, you will receive a copy of Living Faith Daily Catholic Devotions. We hope our gift to you of daily devotional prayers will be most meaningful!

As Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton shared with us, “We must pray literally without ceasing, I mean that prayer of the heart which is independent of time and place, which is rather a habit of lifting up the heart to God, as in a constant communication with him.”