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This summer marked the completion of a three-year project to update the original classroom building that opened in 1961. When classes began in August, students witnessed new lockers, new lighting, new ceilings, fresh door treatments, and refinished floors. Over the previous two summers, all of the classrooms had been completely renovated and a new heating and air conditioning system was installed. Not only is the main classroom building now more efficiently operated, but it is also much more attractive. SAINT XAVIER

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Pat Lampton ’83 On the Cutting Edge Page 3 150th Anniversary A Year of Celebration Page 5 Fall Sports Page 6 Buddy Dumeyer ’74 A Life of Public Service Page 8 Alumni Hall of Honors Eight Inducted Page 9 High Stakes in Omaha for Three Tigers

Omaha is known for great steaks. The stakes were higher for three Saint Xavier alumni and the team in Omaha in 2013. For the second time in school history, the Cardinals made it to the College World Series, which is held annually in Omaha. Only the outstanding make it to the series, and Louisville proved that they belonged among the college baseball elite in 2013. In addition to great pitching and clutch hitting, the Cards were in Omaha with behind-the-scenes work of Jonathan Glass ’09, Chad Deely ’07, and Matt Hulsman ’06. Jon worked as Head Equipment , Matt as Video Coordinator, and Chad as Student Assistant.

All three loved Little League Baseball and Jon Glass, Chad Deely, and Matt Hulsman pose next to the famous “The Road to Omaha” stayed involved with the sport during their sculpture outside of TD Ameritrade Park. times at St. X. Matt was for the Tiger before returning home in 2013 to attend about as a kid, and more.” The three former team which earned the school’s first state U of L. Matt was convinced Chad would Tigers enjoyed near-celebrity status from berth and state semifinal since 1988. In his be great with the team and helped get the thousands of college baseball fans in senior season, Chad played second base in him involved with some player camps. Omaha for the series. The season of tough the new Tiger Stadium for first-year Head Chad was a perfect fit and became the games and long practices (sometimes 12- to Coach John Jefferson. Jon was Equipment Student Assistant, focusing on coaching 15-hour days) prepared Matt, Chad, and Manager for two years, which included the and player development. Jon to soak in the incredible atmosphere 2008 season when the Tigers finished 33-6. in Omaha. Jon had planned to go away to college, Matt moved on to attend the University but Justin Amlung ’08, who was pitching This year will bring some changes as Jon of Louisville where he graduated in 2010. for Louisville at the time, told Jon the team finishes his degree and looks to pursue a While he didn’t make the team at open needed an equipment manager and that he law enforcement career. Matt and Chad have catcher tryouts, Matt seized the opportunity at least needed to meet the coaches and signed on for another year on the Cardinals to be the Cards’ Student Equipment check out the opportunity. Impressed with staff. A solid core of returning players and Manager. After stints working as Video both the staff and team, Jon immediately a highly ranked recruiting class make for Coordinator on the professional level with accepted the position. His responsibilities a well-positioned 2014. A run for a the Brewers, Yankees and Reds organizations included managing all of the Louisville conference title and even a return visit (2010–2012), he came back to Louisville as Slugger and Adidas gear and setting up to Omaha is burning in the eyes of the Cardinals Video Coordinator – assisting equipment and machines at team practices, these Tigers. the team in video and statistical analysis. among other duties. Written by Jim Head ’50 After St. X, Chad attended Morehead State As far as the experience in Omaha, Jon and worked as its Equipment Manager described it as “everything you dream

2 Although Constellation was later cancelled, Lampton’s Pat’s research and development has paved the NASA Mission way for a new launch design for future NASA vehicles, preparing our country to explore areas Only one in 100 satellites around the world is of the solar system that have been thus far out ever launched because the cost is prohibitive. of reach. That’s going to change for the better if Pat Lampton ’83, a Chief Engineer with While he spends most of his workday looking NASA, is successful in his next big project. to the future, Pat credits his early inspiration Pat is instrumental in designing low-Earth- at St. X with much of his success. Inspired by orbit satellite launch systems that are Calculus instructor Brother John Wills, who affordable, hopefully reducing the cost taught him that nature adheres to simple of launching a satellite from $30 million mathematical rules, Pat learned that math to a mere $250,000. helps us to make predictions on what nature will do. He took that inspiration to Notre Dame following graduation, where he studied Aerospace Engineering. Married with four children, Pat has excelled both professionally and personally, spending most of his free time as a youth minister in his local parish for his alma mater. He knew from an early in Huntsville, Ala. age that he would be attending St. X. Seeing his father’s love of the Xaverian Written by Mark Raque ’85 education while at Flaget High School, Michael knew he wanted the same experience. That passion grew as he watched his brother Calling the Paul ’01 thrive there. Michael credits St. X Shots for many things, but in particular for giving him the discipline and structure needed to Michael Neel ’07 exhibited an interest in properly focus on his future. He loved his officiating sporting events at age six. Today, he time at the school and demonstrated his has transformed that interest into a passion commitment by serving as a tour guide in that is leading him to new sporting-event the Admissions Office and playing football Being on the cutting edge of space exploration heights. Michael’s career began unofficially for Coach Mike Glaser. He credits Mr. Tom and innovation is nothing new for this at Our Lady of Mount Carmel and continued Simms (Room 111), who was an excellent Aerospace Engineer who began his career throughout his days at St. X and the University mentor at St. X and continues mentoring with NASA on the shuttle program in of . He earned his first payday as an even today. 2000. Following the Columbia tragedy in umpire in the Beechmont Little League and 2003, he served on the Columbia Accident continued moving up the ladder refereeing Michael has worked a Toronto Raptors’ Investigation Board and was named Deputy baseball, football and at the high training camp and has set a goal to become Program Manager for the shuttle’s solid school and collegiate levels. He recently finished an NBA referee. But he acknowledged that rocket booster program. His good work led officiating his fourth straight Big Blue Madness reaching these heights at such a young age to 22 more successful shuttle missions. and has also worked basketball scrimmages would not have been possible without a at both UK and the University of Louisville. lot of support along the way, particularly In 2004, the Bush administration called for Michael also volunteers his time by officiating from his mom and dad, his brother Paul, a new program, Constellation, which would Special Olympic football and basketball games. Mr. Simms, and the entire staff and faculty replace the shuttle, and rightly called on Pat at St. X. to serve as the Chief Engineer of the booster The only subject that may compete with stage of the launch vehicle. Michael’s passion for officiating is his passion Written by Art Rothgerber ’73

Volume 46 • No. 2 www.saintx.com 3 the opportunity to participate in the Faculty and staff nominate colleagues for silent auction. their commitment to proclaim the Gospel, • Showcase your business by donating for participation in the school’s community an item for the Gala’s Auction Wall, of faith, and for nurturing members of the which will feature 180 items. community. Nominees also demonstrate • Purchase a $250 raffle ticket for a commitment to academic excellence and chance to win the $40,000 Grand Prize. model ways of recognizing the talents of Only 400 will be sold. individuals. They must be committed to • Become a sponsor at the $11,775, educating the whole person and to leading $5,000 or $2,500 level. others to fulfill the Gospel call to peace • Volunteer your time setting up, tearing and justice. down or working the Auction Wall. Past recipients include Brother Ed Legacy…A The fourth annual Legacy...A Gala of Driscoll, C.F.X., Honorary ’89; David Gala of Giving Giving will be held at St. X on Saturday, Bradshaw; Brother George Willenbrink, C.F.X. February 22, with cocktails beginning at ’44; Nelson Nunn, Honorary ’13; Brother February 22, 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:45 p.m. Hugo Hammer, C.F.X. ’40†; Jim Higgins ’73; 2014 Auction boards will be open both before and Mary Keene Jefferson; Sue Morgan; Brother after dinner, and the Grand Prize drawing is John Wills, C.F.X.†; Joe Bergamini ’73; at 9:00 p.m. Ben Kresse; Cathy Reynolds; Charlie The social gathering of the year for the Keck; Mike Stewart, Honorary ’81; Beatriz adult St. X community is Legacy…A Gala To make a reservation, purchase a raffle Pacheco; Gary Gruneisen ’73; Arnold Drury; of Giving. Scheduled for Saturday, ticket, or donate an auction item, go to and Luis Salomon. February 22, this event honors St. Francis www.saintx.com/legacy. If you have Xavier Society donors and provides a unique questions or would like to volunteer, social experience for our alumni and parent contact Holly Morris at (502) 637-8485. communities. A silent auction and cocktail hour will precede an elegant dinner. Also that evening, John Spears ’81 will be presented with the St. Francis Xavier Alan Huelsman Award and a current student will provide testimony to the impact of his tuition Receives assistance awards. Don ’79 and Feast Day Mary Carol Kelly, parents of senior Devin, are chairing the planning committee. Honor

Legacy...A Gala of Giving offers several Saint Xavier theology and social studies ways for alumni, parents and friends to be teacher Alan Huelsman was presented involved and help support Saint Xavier’s the Theodore James Ryken Award at the tuition assistance program. Feast of Saint Francis Xavier Mass on Here are ways to get involved: Tuesday, December 3. Named after Ryken Award recipient Alan Huelsman • Join the St. Francis Xavier Society the founder of the Xaverian Brothers, and receive complimentary seating at the Ryken Award is given annually to the event for you and your guest. a St. X faculty or staff member who • Purchase your reservation for $250 dedicates his or her life to furthering per couple to attend the Gala, which will the mission of Xaverian Education. offer cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, and

4 Van Gerwen, C.F.X. 150 years later, St. X has • Friday, August 22 – All-Alumni Night produced more than 25,000 graduates, and at the St. X vs. Ballard football game all have benefitted from a Xaverian Brothers’ • Saturday, October 11 – Anniversary education. Our mission today remains true Mass and dinner to that of the founding Brothers: to engage • Thursday, November 13 – Grisanti young men in rigorous academic programs Lecture Series and extracurricular activities that foster • Wednesday, December 3 – Feast of respect, honor, and service to God’s world. St. Francis Xavier Mass and brunch

While the official kickoff was an all-school liturgy held December 3 in conjunction with the Feast Day of Saint Francis Xavier, the school will celebrate this milestone with numerous events in 2014. A series of events, St. X listed below, has been planned to commemorate this momentous occasion. Celebrates Please add these dates to your calendar; 150 Years of additional information on each will follow. Excellence • Friday, January 24 – All-Alumni Night at the St. X vs. Seneca basketball game In 1864, just 10 years after the Xaverian • Thursday, April 24 – Dedication of the Brothers arrived in America, Saint Xavier Theodore James Ryken statue on campus Perfect ACT – Senior Brian Ford scored a 36 on High School was founded by Brother Paul the October ACT.

Xavier Scholars – For scoring in the 95th percentile or above on the High School Placement Test, 35 freshmen were named Xavier Scholars for this school year. They are: Tyler Barnes; Chase Bauman; Amen Bejoy; Steven Bennett, Jr.; Stanford Broadwater; Jacob Brosky; Casey Busch; Harrison Cabral; Daniel Coy; Rui DeGouvea-Pinto; Henry DeLozier; Alex Dripchak; Chris Esselman; Jack Fultz; Campbell Geisler; Ryan Guenthner; Patrick Haugh; Jack Kirwan; Patrick Kurtz; Nick Lanning; Cameron Luker; Jack Marks; Dallas Miles; Mason Moorman; Zade Mutwalli; Kevin Niehoff; Will Reynolds; Drew Singerman; Nathan Slaven; Ethan Taylor; Truman Tyrer; Justin Voelker; Jack Walsh; Jacob Young; and Jordan Zax.

Volume 46 • No. 2 www.saintx.com 5 2013 Fall Sports Review

Senior Austin Davis rushes for 109 yards and a touchdown in the rivalry game. Senior Charles Walker takes a run to the outside on his way to 145 yards rushing and two touchdowns against Ballard.

A new era of football begins with the first coin toss under Head Coach Will Wolford.

Students in The Rage Cage show off their red, white, and blue as they celebrate Patriotic Night.

Brendon Doyle feels the putt as he leads Paxton Duff splits the fairway with Billy Basham admires his pitch shot as it funnels the team with lowest stroke average and a monster drive. onto the green. a runner-up finish in the state tournament.

6 Senior Ben Metzger and sophomore Spencer Hayden keep pace with one another in the annual Tiger Run.

Senior Chris Striegel led the Tiger pack with a runner-up finish at the state meet.

The Cross Country team captured its third consecutive KHSAA state championship, and 20th overall, at Kentucky Horse Park.

Sophomore Trent Stigler makes a move to set up Senior Joe Workman uses his head in a game Senior midfielder Bobby Buse stops a pass against another Tiger goal. against Collins. rival Trinity. Sports photography by: Tim Porco ’85

Volume 46 • No. 2 www.saintx.com 7 rom its inception in April 2006, the Charged with the monumental task of St. Joseph of Arimathea Society has ministering to grieving families, making burial F helped lead the way in Louisville arrangements, and scheduling members by providing pallbearers and a prayer service of the St. Joseph of Arimathea Society for at the burials of the indigent in the community. the prayer services, Buddy “could not have Initiated by then Jefferson County Coroner imagined the success that this program has Ron Holmes ’57 and St. X theology teacher had…becoming the benchmark for any and Ben Kresse, the St. Joseph of Arimathea all burial programs in the country.” Society’s reach would soon extend to other local Catholic high schools, as well That success is realized daily as Buddy as and University of witnesses young men and women of the Louisville. Nearly eight years later, this St. Joseph of Arimathea Society provide program of humble origins is nearing 1,000 “family after family with dignity and respect… burials and has garnered national attention. regardless of the person’s struggles in life.” Buddy joins St. X students, St. X teacher Ben Kresse, The driving force behind this movement is This effort does not go unnoticed, as he and relatives of the deceased at a 2011 burial. 1974 alumnus Buddy Dumeyer, who has receives weekly letters from families thanking Photo by: John Nation. been with the program from its infancy. the students for their participation. For 40 years, Buddy has been doing just Retiring from the Louisville Police The son of a military father, Buddy lived all that, leading with humble confidence as Department as Captain, Buddy transitioned over the world until he finally found his one of Louisville’s finest public servants. into the role of Chief Deputy Coroner and home in Louisville at Saint Xavier High He graduated from the University of Coordinator of the Indigent Burial Program. School. He talks about defining moments Louisville with a degree in political science in his life and remembers the start of his and embarked on a 27-year career with junior year, when his mother died from the Police Department. Buddy has served cancer. “This place, this home was with me in various capacities, including the SWAT in ways that I never imagined. Brother Giles, Team, the Crimes Against Children Unit my wrestling coach, taught me how to and Commander of the Public Integrity Unit. deal with challenges and adversity.” In each position, Buddy has brought forth the same compassion and zeal to every He adds, “When I was a senior, I was aspect of the job that he extends to everyone awarded one of 10 leadership awards. he meets. I was in shock. I couldn’t imagine why they would have selected me. They Even with all the honors Buddy has saw something in me that I did not accumulated, he acknowledges that see in myself. Brother Edward, Brother “without the love and support of my Conrad, Brother Gregory, Mike Glaser, children, Matt and Sarah, as well as their Bill Glaser, and Mike Stewart…they mother, Susan, I could have never been all treated us as men and expected we able to fulfill my call to serve.” conduct our lives as good young men. It was this belief in me…that gave me The St. Joseph of Arimathea Society has the confidence to join the police become a unique cornerstone of the force, to commit to a life Louisville community, and, as Buddy looks of public service.” Buddy Dumeyer ’74 A Life of Public Service

8 Alumni News Hall of Honors 2013 Saint Xavier’s newest group of graduates Jeff Wagner ’95 (Notre Dame recordholder was inducted into the Alumni Hall of Honors and former professional baseball player); on Friday, October 25 at the Crowne Plaza Andy Schulten ’87 (accomplished soccer Hotel. This annual recognition program coach at St. X); Gary Ulmer ’75 (President honors alumni who have distinguished & CEO of Louisville Bats Baseball); themselves with personal, professional, Bert Erny ’71 (talented lineman, kicker, and or athletic accomplishments. punter for 1969 state championship team); Dr. Tony Vuturo ’58 (Senior Vice President The Class of 2013 includes: Chip Heuser ’03 of Canyon Ranch Health Resorts); and (All-American pole vaulter and recordholder); Dr. Ron Herm ’58 (retired Distinguished forward to its continued growth, he recalls Mark Dietz ’98 (star soccer player at St. X Engineer Aerospace Corporation). the mission of the program and the hopes and Fairfield University); he has for the men at St. X.

“Every person we bury has a story to behold, and often we do not know that story. But we do know that we gave them back with the same loving arms that embraced them when they came into this world. I had goals and dreams to protect those in harm’s way, victims or people that just needed someone to accept them and love them in life. My years in law enforcement afforded me countless opportunities to do that day in and day out. I hope every young man that walks our halls will be impacted and inspired to seize every opportunity, to be faithful sons and brothers, to leave every 2013 Inductees – front row: Mark Dietz, Tony Vuturo, Bert Erny, Andy Schulten; back row: Gary Ulmer, Chip Heuser, Ron Herm, and Jeff Wagner. Photo by: Tim Porco ’85 person and every situation better than he found them regardless of their profession and call.”

Written by Bobby Nichols ’09 Photo by: Joseph Humphrey ’77

About the author: Bobby was among the original group of students in the St. Joseph of Arimathea Society. He is currently in his first year as a faculty member at St. X serving in Campus Ministry and Papal Honors – The Honorable Romano Mazzoli ’50, Dr. Bill Godfrey ’55, and Rich Lechleiter ’76 were among the seven Louisville archdiocese parishioners who received the Benemerenti Medal from the Theology Department. Pope Francis. The award recognizes individuals for their service to the church. The medals were conferred by Archbishop Joseph Kurtz on November 24 at the Cathedral of the Assumption.

Volume 46 • No. 2 www.saintx.com 9 RaShaan Willis Named Honorary ’98 Graduate The 14th annual Team Shaan Golf Outing tragedy, his friends and family have Upcoming Events was held August 3 at Oxmoor Country Club, coordinated an annual golf outing and January 11 Class Agent Meeting and this year’s event had all the makings of other events to raise money in honor and pomp and circumstance. Dr. Perry Sangalli memory of Shaan. The Team Shaan January 24 Alumni Night – St. X vs. Seneca was on hand to present an honorary St. X Foundation has contributed more than Basketball Game diploma for RaShaan Willis to his parents, $120,000 to Saint Xavier, and these funds Bob and Marita. Shaan’s life was unexpectedly are used to support need-based tuition February 1–2 Alumni Retreat cut short by an accident in 1997. Since that assistance scholarships to St. X students. February 17 Class Notes Deadline

February 22 Legacy…A Gala of Giving

February 27–March 27 Alumni Phonathon

March 8–9, 13–15 Spring Musical – How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

April 24 Ryken Statue Dedication

May 16 Class Notes Deadline

May 17 Baccalaureate Mass

May 18 Graduation Members of the Team Shaan Foundation Board of Directors pose with Perry Sangalli following the ceremony. Pictured left to right are: Bart Becker ’98, Matt Kuerzi ’98, Andy Hennessey, Bob Willis, May 30 Volunteer Appreciation Reception Marita Willis, Perry Sangalli ’76, Brian Logsdon ’98, and Jeremy Jarvi. June 13 50-Year Club Dinner

July 28 Alumni Golf Outing

Event information available at www.saintx.com or by calling (502) 637-8485.

The St. X and Notre Dame Connection – Bob Jones ’76, St. X’s 2013 Outstanding Alumnus Award recipient, hosted Notre Dame students this past fall at his home. Standing (left to right): Anthony Meena ’10; Michael Scheid ’12; Andrew Hill ’10; Austin Bosemer ’12; Elise Gruneisen (daughter of St. X teacher Gary Gruneisen ’73); and Bob Jones, Associate Dean for Experiential Programs at . Kneeling: Thomas Mann ’10 and Eric Brumleve ’10.

10 Class Notes honored on the 50th anniversary of his victory. In Memoriam If you have any other suggestions for wives Class of 1945 and family, please let us know. Leroy J. Werle ’36 Class Agent: John Fritsch (502) 460-1098 Contact Jerry at [email protected]. Lt. Col. George J. Hoerter, USAF (Ret.) ’38 Dr. Bernard J. Schoo ’40 In August, Dorothy and Joe Washle took a 3,200-mile This past June, the Class of 1945 celebrated 68 years Dr. James E. LaFollette ’40 since graduation. They held their very first reunion in 1962 trip from Southern throughout the Pacific Thomas W. Giesler ’40 and have continued to celebrate with an annual reunion Northwest. They spent several days visiting Tomette and each summer…for a total of 52 reunions in all. Bob Schuhmann in northern Oregon, and Karen and Patrick E. Wiseman ’41 John Murphy in southern Oregon. They did a lot of James J. Finegan ’41 reminiscing and are looking forward to the 60th reunion. William H. Wagner ’42 Gerard J. Cripe ’44 Remember in your prayers, Paul Sandman, who passed away in Wimberley, Texas, in August. Carl W. Sunderhauf ’44 Bernard B. O’Bryan, Jr. ’44 Class of 1955 Forrest A. Heintzman ’45 Class Agents: Howard Meyer (502) 451-8800 Eli Shaheen ’45 and Bob Weihe (502) 459-6397 Harry F. Goodin, Jr. ’46 Errol A. Richardson ’46 In September, Francis “Frank” Murphy was presented The monthly “Over the Hill” gang still meets for lunch with the Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta Lifetime Robert M. Gumbel ’46 at Knights of Columbus (River Road) on the third Achievement Award at their annual awards breakfast. Edward L. Brockie ’47 Wednesday of the month. The difference between He served as President of the National Down Syndrome Joseph L. Borst, Jr. ’47 now and 30 years ago is that the various high schools Congress from 1985–1988 and Executive Director from Barry L. Shay ’47 now socialize together. 1989–2002. Following that, Frank became the President Paul S. Cusick ’47 and CEO of EP Foundation for Education, Inc., and a Class of 1946 contributor to Exceptional Parent, a magazine for William K. Branham ’47 Class Agents: Bill Ogburn (502) 637-4003 and parents, professionals, and people with disabilities. George Krimple ’48 Ken Haner (502) 458-2687 Albert J. Fautz ’49 Class of 1956 Lawrence E. Graham ’50 Rudy Linebach’s son, Fr. Martin Linebach, is the pastor Class Agent: Pat Sheridan (502) 459-9899 Thomas G. Marcum ’50 at St. Patrick Church and attended “The Salute to the Phillip J. Campbell, Jr. ’50 Game” luncheon in October. On the 50th anniversary of the Kentucky Invitational Tournament, Marty Donlon received a surprise when Charles E. Donlon ’50 Ken Haner travelled to Sarajevo, Bosnia-Hertzegovina St. X golf coach Dan Utley announced that the tournament Theodore J. Bach ’51 in late August. trophy would no longer be named after Tony Casabella. Henry H. Fowler, Jr. ’52 Instead, all future K.I.T. champions would receive the James K. Johnson ’52 Marty Donlon trophy. This gesture recognizes Marty’s Bud Thieman is learning how to cook, assisting Charles E. Vandevelde ’52 Mary Jane 24/7 these days. 50 years of dedication to Kentucky high school golf. The K.I.T. is the premier high school invitational that Albert G. Schweitzer ’53 Paul Adams is at the gym three times a week staying Marty founded. Paul Sandman ’54 in great shape. James R. Mayer ’55 The class held its 24th-consecutive luncheon on Captain William W. Kellner ’56 November 4 at Molly Malone’s in the Highlands area. Winter golf started on October 22. All golfers are welcome Arthur S. Rueve ’57 on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. at Seneca for a scramble. Join us the first Monday of each month. Herbert W. Rahm, Jr. ’58 The temperature must be 45 degrees by tee time. Class of 1957 Richard J. Westenhofer ’59 Class of 1948 Class Agent: Dick Mueller (859) 421-4798 Daniel A. Laemmle ’60 Class Agent: Bud Bouchard (502) 634-8679 George M. O’Bryan ’61 Frank Beard was inducted into the Louisville Catholic Peter V. Bowen ’63 Sports Hall of Fame held on November 14 at the Kentucky Come join the class for lunch on the second Wednesday William A. Meiman, Jr. ’64 of each month at the Knights of Columbus on River Road Center for the Arts. Lawrence K. Mudd ’66 at 11:00 a.m. Reservations are not required. Call Emil Graeser at (502) 894-0540 for details. Class of 1958 James R. Powell ’71 Class Agent: Carl Niemann (502) 451-6174 Clinton D. Gibler, Ph.D. ’71 Class of 1954 Theodore A. Huhn, Jr. ’72 Class Agent: Jerry Bayens (502) 690-6082 We had a good turnout of classmates at the Dennis M. Searcy ’73 St. X Alumni Hall of Honors dinner to see Ron Herm David W. Fairfax ’75 Our 60-year reunion will take place July 25–28. and Tony Vuturo inducted. Thomas G. Meyer ’77 On Friday, we’ll have golf at Cardinal Club in Simpsonville, followed by a stag dinner. On Class of 1959 Peter V. Jakubiak, Jr. ’91 Saturday, we’ll have dinner at the Marriott East Class Agent: Doug Ganote (502) 648-0851 James W. Shaughnessy, Sr., Hon. ’97 (guests welcome). Then join us for golf on Monday Justin A. Burger ’01 at St. X’s annual Alumni Golf Outing. The week of Planning is underway for our 55-year reunion. Kenton T. Hammer ’05 August 3–10, The PGA Tournament will be played Stay tuned for details. Contact Doug Ganote at Valhalla Golf Club and Bobby Nichols will be at [email protected].

Volume 46 • No. 2 www.saintx.com 11 Ed Berger, Jim Miller, Des Ahern, and Doug Ganote Steve Gillespie was Mike O’Connell has announced that he will be running played in the 2013 St. X Alumni Golf Outing marking their part of a two-man team next year for re-election as Jefferson County Attorney. 19th or 20th year. Jerry Peake is moving to Sun City, researching high school Ariz. Jim Finney resides in Charleston, S.C., and grows alumni databases in Class of 1969 the best roses of anyone in the class of ’59. Dave Keller, Jefferson County to locate Class Agents: Steve Lannert (502) 394-2508 and Bill Baxter, and Mike Tinker all served in the Kentucky pictures of Jefferson Steve Liebert (502) 905-3593 National Guard together; our community and country County soldiers who lost were safe. Sabastian Rappa lives in Astoria, N.Y. – their lives in Vietnam. Their 12-month search among the Our 45-year reunion will be held July 25–26. that’s metro New York for you visitors. Alan Smith lives Catholic high schools ended at St. X, where they were We’ll have a casual gathering at Pat’s Steakhouse in Jeffersonville, Ind. Rod Mattingly has moved able to obtain yearbook pictures of 1963 classmate on Friday and a dinner at St. X on Saturday. back to Syracuse to be closer to grandkids. The class Alan P. Mateja† and 1964 graduates John M. Hill† and Invitations will be mailed in May. endowment total has reached $55,128, which puts us Michael S. Jamrozy†. Steve and his friend, Jack Koppel, very near our goal of $59K. have been uploading photos on www.virtualwall.org. Gordy Gahm works with his brothers at the family Their task will continue with the public high schools in company, Kitchen Kompact, Inc., in Jeffersonville, Ind. Come join the class for lunch on the second Wednesday Jefferson County. If you have information or questions, His number is (812) 282-6681. of every month. Call Doug or send him your email address please contact Steve at [email protected]. at [email protected] if you’d like to be included. John Cummins and Brad Dillon are partners A good time is had by all. Even some lies are told. Class of 1964 at Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP in Louisville. Class Agent: Don Meyer (502) 491-2704 John is an estate-planning lawyer and Brad is an Class of 1960 environmental-law attorney. You may reach Class Agent: Bob Benson (502) 583-8373 Our 50-year reunion will take place in September. John and Brad at (502) 589-4200. Plans are being made, and details will be Come join the Class for lunch on the second Thursday of announced soon. Glenn Price is a zoning lawyer with Frost Brown Todd, each month. We meet at Check’s Café in Germantown at LLC in Louisville. Contact Glenn at (502) 589-5400. 11:30 a.m. Contact Bob Benson at [email protected] Dave Wheatley currently lives in , Ohio, and if you’re not on the email invitation list and would like has lived away from Louisville since he graduated from Class of 1974 to be added. Bellarmine in 1968. He’s a retired small business owner Class Agent: Bill Ryan (502) 456-2121 and has been married to Linda 45 years. They have three Send your news updates to Bob Benson for inclusion children and six grandchildren. Dave served four years in Our 40-year reunion will take place this summer. in The Tiger. Let him know if you’re retired, working, the Air Force, worked for International Harvester Company, Stay tuned for details. or playing too much golf! St. Patrick Church and The Madison County Board of MRDD. He managed and owned London Truck & Tractor Class of 1975 Class of 1961 for 20 years and has served on numerous boards and Class Agent: Alan Gates (502) 664-5576 Class Agent: Mike Pollio (502) 797-5530 committees in his community. Thank you to classmates that joined Alan Gates After retiring as an attorney, George Schuhmann Class of 1965 as volunteers at the St. Joe’s Picnic in August. Bill Bellis, returned to school and earned both his undergraduate Class Agent: Don Reiss (502) 243-1587 Bob Flynn, Sonny Showalter, Chuck Hulsman, and master’s degrees in physics. He is currently pursuing Al Bolander, Donnie Brumleve, Terry Baechle, his doctorate in physics and should have that completed Harry Rothgerber, J.D., was inducted Dave Worland, David Denny, and Bill Tonini all at the age of 70. into Bellarmine University’s Scarlet & contributed valuable time toward raising money for Silver Society, which annually honors St. Joseph Children’s Home. John “Jack” Lydon was a recipient of the annual one alumnus whose involvement, Bell Award for 2013, presented by WLKY each year for time, and effort bring honor to the Mark Grundy was recognized in outstanding volunteer work by an individual. Ten people University. At the same ceremony, The Best Lawyers in America received the award from the 110 applicants nominated. Michael Pfeifer, M.D., was for his work in the area of He has volunteered at the St. John Center for Homeless inducted into Bellarmine’s Gallery commercial litigation. The peer-review Men for 21 years and is a weekly volunteer at the of Distinguished Graduates for his professional journal, which is among the most Cathedral of the Assumption’s lunch program. John also accomplishments in the field of diabetes research. respected public rankings of attorneys serves on the Jefferson and Bullitt County Foster Care Mike is currently the Senior Director of U.S. Medical nationwide, announced its 2014 review boards and helps install both computers and Affairs at Janssen Pharmaceuticals. Harry sat behind list this past August. Mark was also water purification systems at schools in Haiti. Mike in F-210 during freshman year at St. X! selected for recognition in Tier One of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business in the Class of 1962 Class of 1967 area of Litigation: Construction. This ranking organization Class Agent: Bill Wiegandt (502) 244-4850 Class Agents: Mike Shea (502) 609-3212, uses third-party research along with peer reviews to Greg Pike (502) 386-9349 and select its candidates. Due to an error, the college record for Jackie Cooper† Tony Santamassino (502) 439-5039 was listed incorrectly in the summer issue of The Tiger. Class of 1976 His tennis record at Western Kentucky University was 36-1. Charlie Nalley received the biggest surprise of the Class Agent: Mike Sheehan (502) 298-2956 year with two daughters getting married the weekend of Class of 1963 June 29–30. Daughter #2 requested to marry the same Scott Haner has made the transition from corporate Class Agent: Jerry Barnes (502) 228-1994 day as daughter #1. Ever-resourceful and politically America into retirement. He’s not sure how he ever found correct, Charlie convinced his second daughter to have time to work, as he’s quite busy as a permanent Deacon Mo Moorman was inducted into the Louisville Catholic her wedding the day after daughter #1, so as not to at St. Patrick Church and a board member for a number of Sports Hall of Fame on November 14 at the Kentucky steal her sister’s thunder. Both weddings were happily nonprofit organizations. He’s found that if you are willing Center for the Arts. completed. Daughter #1 is residing with her new hubby to work for free, it’s not difficult to find work. in Louisville, and daughter #2 and her groom are working in Singapore.

12 Class of 1977 Chris Kurtz’s son, Patrick, is a freshman at St. X and was In August, Jody McDonald completed his first Ironman Class Agent: John Raque (502) 296-5831 named a Xavier Scholar by earning a score in the 95th in Louisville. He swam 2.4 miles, biked 112 miles and then percentile or higher on the high school placement exam. ran 26.2 miles in 14 hours and 49 minutes. Give Jody a As of the end of September, call over at Eagle Paper if you’re ever up for a run, bike, Ken Fairfax ended his assignment Class of 1984 or swim. as Ambassador to Kazakhstan to Class Agents: Lee Pfeiffer (502) 458-0358 and take up a new position located in Greg Grisanti (513) 939-7119 Danny McDonald was named the , France. He is now the Deputy 2013 High School Athletic Trainer Executive Director of the International Our 30-year reunion will be held September of the Year by the Kentucky Athletic Energy Agency (IEA), an independent 19–20. Plans include a St. X football game, Trainers’ Society (KATS). The award international organization that postgame gathering, and golf. Invitations will is given to a certified athletic trainer advances energy security and sound global energy be mailed in July. employed in the high school setting policies. The IEA was established in the aftermath of the that distinguishes him or herself in Arab oil embargo and continues to play a vital role in Class of 1985 the profession of athletic training and to KATS. Danny has been an athletic trainer at St. X since helping both producing and consuming nations of oil and Class Agent: Shawn Keller (502) 333-0077 other energy sources to maintain world-wide stability. 1999. He was instrumental in the passing of House Bill 109 which grants licensure to athletic trainers in the state. In recent years, the IEA has also moved to the forefront Shawn Keller has agreed to replace Doug Brumleve of global climate change work. as Class Agent. Shawn is a Lieutenant Colonel in the Ritik Chandra, MD, is living in San Francisco and is Kentucky Air National Guard, where he serves as the Medical Director of the Emergency Department at John Raque is the newly elected president of the program director for Kentucky’s State Partnership with CPMC-St. Luke’s, an inner-city hospital primarily serving Louisville Optimist Club. The club concentrates its efforts Ecuador. Contact him at [email protected]. the underserved communities of southern San Francisco. on serving the youth of our community through many He also works as an attending physician at two other activities with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Kentuckiana Class of 1986 and the Cabbage Patch Settlement House, as well as hospitals in San Francisco and recently married Class Agents: Chris Brown (502) 639-4333 and local high school students. Ana Freire of Algeciras, Spain. Jim Sadlo (502) 836-5891 Our class lost a dear friend with the passing of Class of 1994 John McCarthy has been appointed to the St. X Board Tom Meyer in early September. Tom joined 11 of Class Agent: Glenn Davis (502) 296-3950 of Directors. Chris Brown and Jim Sadlo have agreed his St. X classmates for a 40-year grade school reunion to replace John as Class Agents. of St. Raphael (1973) which was held last June. Planning is underway for our 20-year reunion. Stay tuned for details. Class of 1979 Class of 1987 Class Agent: Class Agent: Kevin Elliott (502) 379-7197 Glenn Davis has agreed to replace Dave Pape as Class Agent. Contact him at [email protected]. Governor Steve Beshear appointed Eric Haner to the Our 35-year reunion will take place this summer. Jefferson District Court. Stay tuned for details. Contact Kevin at Class of 1995 [email protected]. Class Agent: Kent Darbro (502) 777-8666 The Kentucky Registry of Election Finance unanimously re-elected Craig Dilger to serve as its chairman, marking Jason Armstrong has been married for six years and Class of 1981 an unprecedented seventh consecutive term. His service as Class Agent: Jerry Roby (502) 693-7629 has two beautiful little girls, ages 6 and 2. He is a chairman marks the longest continuous period of service licensed Physical Therapist Assistant and a Nursing Home as chairman in the Registry’s history. John Spears will receive the distinguished St. Francis Administrator currently employed as Manager of Practice Xavier Award at this year’s Legacy…a Gala of Giving on Operations of a large physicians practice in western Saturday, February 22. The award recognizes an individual Class of 1989 Kentucky. Jason is also working toward his MBA through who, in the spirit of St. Francis Xavier, dedicates himself to Class Agent: Indiana Wesleyan University. the betterment of life by endorsing an educational process that integrates the rigors of academic excellence with the Our 25-year reunion will take place this summer. Chris Colson was named to Business First’s Forty Under light and guidance of Divine faith. John has demonstrated Stay tuned for details. Contact Rick Tobe at 40 list, which recognizes 40 young professionals under his commitment to the young men of St. X and their [email protected]. age 40 for their business success and civic contributions. families by serving as the voice of the Tigers at most Chris is Executive Director for Global Development and sporting events for more than 30 years. He believes in In October, Davis Boland upended stroke-play medalist Associate General Counsel-Legal for Texas Roadhouse, Inc. all things St. X, and his impact on our entire community Matthew Mattare in the first round of match play at He and his wife, Bridgette, have five children. goes far beyond sports. John has also impacted the lives the 2013 U.S. Mid-Amateur Golf Championship in of thousands of “X” men. Please join other Class of ’81 Birmingham, Ala. Davis, who was playing in his second Class of 1996 grads as we honor John. Contact Jerry Roby if you would U.S. Mid-Amateur and third USGA championship, sank an Class Agent: Jon Giacalone (502) 727-7926 like to organize a table for this wonderful event. 8-foot putt on the 17th hole to win the match, 2 and 1. The Louisville Metro Police Department promoted Class of 1982 Class of 1993 Matt Keller to Sergeant. Class Agent: Earl Winebrenner (502) 671-0015 Class Agent: David Krebs (502) 851-1473 Class of 1997 Thomas E. Rutledge, attorney Ben Murr was inducted into Bellarmine University’s Class Agent: Marty Schnurr (859) 333-9004 at Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC, Gallery of Distinguished Graduates for his professional has been appointed as chair of accomplishments and community service. Ben is currently Lawrence “Tony” Sivori, DMD, MD, recently the American Bar Association’s Senior Vice President and Chief Technology officer for completed his oral and maxillofacial surgery training at the Committee on PLLCs, Partnerships Churchill Downs, Inc. He also volunteers as a board University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center. He has and Unincorporated Entities. member for the Ronald McDonald House of Kentuckiana. joined the Louisville-based practice, Greater Louisville Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Associates. Tony and his wife,

Volume 46 • No. 2 www.saintx.com 13 Rebecca, also welcomed their first daughter, Scarlett Leigh, Class of 2002 Class of 2006 in September 2012. They are excited to be back home in Class Agent: Shamus Greene (502) 526-3433 Class Agent: Matt Raque (502) 296-5891 Louisville and look forward to reconnecting. Billy Deskins is in his second year of residency in Derrick Elder just completed his first season at New James Dauteuil is a Sergeant First Class in the Army and anesthesiology at the University of Louisville Hospital. Mexico State as a graduate assistant coaching the a sniper in the 3rd Special Forces Group (Green Beret). He is engaged to be married this August to Alex Hale offensive linemen. In 2012, he was graduate assistant at In September, he left for his sixth deployment to the (SHA 2007). Valdosta State which posted a 12-2 record and won the Middle East as part of a Crisis Response Element. Division II Football National Championship. Contact him Class of 2003 at [email protected]. Class of 1998 Class Agents: Zach Cooke (859) 414-1832, Class Agent: Matt Hartlage (502) 394-2517 David Phillips (502) 417-3662, and John Baunach completed his Rob Schenkenfelder (859) 608-7416 Health Physics master’s internship Megan and David Schulte at National Aeronautics and Space welcomed the birth of their third child, Genevieve and Guy Montgomery tied the knot on Administration in Virginia Beach, Molly Kathryn, on May 30. She joins May 11 in Pikesville, Md. (just outside of Baltimore). Va. The presentation of his thesis sister Taylor (age 5) and brother Ben They are now residing in Louisville after a brief stint research project was followed with an (St. X Class of ’28) to complete the in Winston-Salem where Guy was a freelance writer invitation to speak at the 58th Health rambunctious bunch. David has been for Examiner.com. While he is still writing, Guy is Physics Society Annual Meeting working as a dentist in the South End also Property Manager for Montgomery Realtors on this past summer in Madison, Wis. of Louisville and was recently named Dixie Highway in Louisville. Contact him at John spoke on “Comparing OLTARIS and Monte Carlo an Invisalign Preferred Provider for the [email protected]. Estimations for Deep Space Dose Analysis.”­ Baunach, third consecutive year. J.D., Singleterry, R.C., Stabin, M.G. Vanderbilt University, NASA Langley Research­ Center. Jeff Hardesty recently published a novel titled Class of 2004 The Stork Of Course. The novel can be purchased Class Agent: Class of 2007 on Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com. Our 10-year reunion will be held this summer. Class Agents: J. Patrick “Mario” Greenwell For more information about Jeff and his book, (502) 287-3690 and Daniel Francis (502) 533-5316 visit www.JeffHardestyBooks.com. Stay tuned for details.

Sean Downing recently moved to Baltimore, Md., to Edward Joseph Kinny was welcomed as a postulant Ben Reno-Weber was named to Business First’s Forty at the Abbey of Gethsemani on July 31, 2012, and, Under 40 list, which recognizes 40 young professionals accept a promotion with Drexel Metals, Inc., as the Area Sales Manager of the Mid-Atlantic Region. after six months, he entered the ranks of the novitiate under age 40 for their business success and civic on February 3, 2013. As a sign of his entry into the contributions. Ben is CEO for Kentucky YMCA Youth novitiate, Edward was given the name Brother Cyprian. Association. He and his wife, Theresa, have three children. Sara Marie and Grady Crahan welcomed their first child, Lucy Marie, on May 30. After completing his Newly appointed 2nd Lt. Allen Tross will be a platoon Class of 1999 undergraduate degree in Aerospace Engineering from Georgia Tech in 2008, Grady went on to earn a master’s leader in Charlie Company’s 1st Battalion 149th Infantry Class Agent: Charlie Dicken (502) 693-7583 degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University in Ravenna, Ky. It’s been an exciting time for Allen, as of Notre Dame and is completing his Ph.D. from Notre just one day after being commissioned as a Second Our 15-year reunion is being planned. Dame in the same field. Grady is now working as an Lieutenant, he married Casey (AHS 2008) at the Fort Stay tuned for details. Contact Charlie Dicken Aerodynamic Engineer for Callaway Golf in California, Benning Main Post Chapel in June. Allen is currently at [email protected]. conducting research in golf ball technology. enrolled in the Army’s Infantry Basic Officer Leadership Course and will attend the Army’s prestigious Ranger Class of 2000 Class of 2005 School upon graduating. Class Agent: Brooks Mayer (502) 558-4913 Class Agent: Joe Tronzo (502) 291-4330 Class of 2008 Christopher Jung was recently named the new Michael Duffy graduated from Vanderbilt University Class Agent: Peter Urda (502) 718-6994 Tourism Marketing Manager for the Commonwealth of ROTC in 2009 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Pennsylvania’s Department of Community & Economic He currently is a Lieutenant in the Navy’s Civil Engineering After graduating from Centre College in 2012, Development. He and his wife relocated to Hershey, Pa. Corps based at Camp Pendleton (near San Diego). Tom Cecil accepted a position at Five Star Chrysler Michael recently was accepted into the Navy’s Ocean Dodge Jeep Ram in Macon, Ga. He was recently Engineering Program and will spend six months in promoted to Used-Car Sales Manager at Five Star’s Brooks Mayer and his wife, Sasha, advanced dive training in Panama City, Fla. Next on his dealership in Warner Robins, Ga. were blessed by the birth of their list will be to complete his master’s degree in Ocean daughter, Chappell Annika, on Engineering at Atlantic University. He previously Class of 2009 October 27. This is the first child served eight months as an officer in Afghanistan with the Class Agent: Chris Yared (502) 271-7999 for the happy couple. Navy Seabees from 2011–2012. Planning is underway for our 5-year reunion. Class of 2001 Brett Edwards collaborated on the screenplay The Stay tuned for details. Contact Chris Class Agent: Dan Degrella (502) 417-3410 Heeler, and this short film was shown at Louisville’s at [email protected]. Festival of Film in October, as well as other film festivals, A scholarship fund in memory of Justin Burger has including , Las Vegas, and South Dakota. Class of 2010 been initiated by members of the class of 2001. We need Class Agent: Jamie Bardenwerper (502) 767-2380 to raise $10K to get the scholarship fund started, and Joe Tronzo is now Director of Strength and Conditioning we have nearly $3K to date. Any gift donated to St. X in at St. X. Alexander Thomson has been accepted with early Justin’s memory will go toward the goal of $10K. You can admission to the Cornell University College of Veterinary donate online at www.saintx.com/support. BB&T Bank in Lexington, Ky., promoted Austin Duvall to Medicine. Alexander earned a bachelor’s degree in animal Customer Relations Representative. science from Cornell in August and has started in the DVM program. He plans to specialize in large animal medicine with an equine emphasis.

14 Tyler Riggs has been named one of 30 men’s soccer standouts in the NCAA as a candidate for the presti- gious Senior CLASS Award, which is given annually to a senior who excels on and off the field with notable achievements in four categories – community, classroom, character, and compassion. Tyler is the first University of Kentucky player in the history of the school to earn a spot on the Senior CLASS Award candidate listing.

Alex Pierce earned a diploma of European Studies this past summer through the Sommerhochschule Universität Wien program at the University of Vienna (Strobl, Austria). Alex, currently a senior at Xavier University, is pursuing a degree in Modern Languages The Tiger is published three times a year by the Saint Xavier High School Alumni Association. and International Economics. To submit a class note or news article, or to make an inquiry, contact the Office of Advancement at Class of 2012 [email protected], call (502) 637-8485, or mail to: Office of Advancement, Saint Xavier High School, Class Agent: Chip Raque (502) 821-8466 1609 Poplar Level Road, Louisville, KY 40217

Grant Knight graduated from Basic Training and Advanced Infantry Saint Xavier Alumni Board of Directors Training in November at Fort Benning, Ga. Grant is an Industrial Engineering President – William J. Sherman, Jr. ’54 student at Auburn University and President-Elect – Michael D. Bush ’98 returned to the classroom in January 2014 to resume his studies and Vice-President, Resources – Michael D. Lush ’68 commitments, after sitting out a Vice-President, Activities & Events – Eric J. Saling ’01 semester for military training. He will now serve one weekend a month for the Alabama National Guard. Secretary – Paul A. Burke ’95 He’d love to hear from St. X friends. Past-President – Charles F. Mercer, Jr. ’88

Logan Riely was awarded a bronze medal in the Sports Portfolio category at the annual College Photographer of Teddy E. Bordador ’87 James R. Head ’50 the Year competition. CPOY is the largest international photo competition in the world. Dennis M. Clare, Sr. ’60 David G. Johnson ’93 Charles B. Dicken ’99 John P. Koch ’83 Class of 2013 Phillip J. Duckworth ’02 Paul M. Mangeot ’61 Class Agent: Joe Dawson (502) 445-0518 Bradley F. Estes ’96 James S. Miller ’59 Joseph Thompson III completed the requirements D. Anthony Fink ’77 Mark W. Raque ’85 necessary to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout. Alan L. Gates ’75 Donald E. Reiss ’65 James D. Gates, Jr. ’84 Arthur L. Rothgerber ’73 Paul M. Grisanti ’72 Thad R. Schulten ’88

Saint Xavier High School President Perry E. Sangalli, Ed.D. ’76 Senior Vice President and Principal Francisco Espinosa, Jr. Vice President for Finance Lawrence F. Bergamini ’79 Vice President for Advancement Michael J. Littell, Honorary ’07 Director of Advancement Chuck Willenbrink ’77 Assistant Director of Advancement – Kelly Purcell Stratman Constituent Relations Assistant Director of Advancement – Holly Morris Annual Giving Administrative Assistant for Advancement Stacey Mercer Administrative Assistant for Advancement Kathy Pierce Administrative Assistant for Advancement Sara Porreca

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