2017 Winter Edition

Winter 2017

The Capital Campaign Kicks Off!

“Bye Bye Birdie” Fall Musical Spirit of Family Award Follow the Rebel Brick Road Walkathon 2017 WINTER UPDATE TABLE OF CONTENTS

34 Bye Bye Birdie 32 Follow the 04 Game On! Rebel Brick Road

12 Grand Canyon 35 Choir and Orchestra Perform Sacred Sounds 13 Four Eagle Wanderlust Scouts Honored 09 Chick Fil A Challenge 04 Game On! 16 Report Card Manzelli Celebrates 20 Years with St. Vincent Class Officers, Oh What a Night... 11 06 24 12 ACT/SAT All-stars 15 National Merit Scholars Advent: The Season 14 Board of Directors, of Hope UIndy partnership 08 CYO “Spirit of the Youth” Award, 25 Family Tradition Scholarship, 15 All State Choir

2 UPDATE MAGAZINE WINTER 2017 Update Magazine is published by the Office of Institutional Advancement under the direction of Terese R. Carson, Vice President for Institutional Advancement. Its intent is to be a vehicle to inform alumni, family and friends of recent and upcoming happenings and achievements at the school, as well as showcase the talents and gifts of its students and alumni. Editor-in-Chief: Terese Carson | Deputy Editors: Rachel Brown and Gary Armbruster R’81 | Design Director: Michael Davey R’13 | Photographers: John Smith, Rachel Brown and Kory Marks | Inquiries/ Correspondence: Fran Davey, Roncalli High School, 3300 Prague Road, Indianapolis, IN 46227, (317) 787-8277 ext. 238 [email protected]. Website: www.roncalli.org Circulation: 12,790 Email: [email protected] FOR EDITORIAL INFORMATION, CONTACT TERESE CARSON AT (317) 787-8277, EXT. 240 OR [email protected]

34 Rebel for a Day 38 Sports Review 33 Football Season Kicks off With Appreciation Reception

35 Welcome Future 36 Homecoming Back on Campus 37 Jaffe Named Rebels Alumnus of the Year

New Staff, Yearbook Honored Bruster’s Bits 26 New Classes 30 46

RHS Latino Outreach, Sacred Sounds Class Notes 27 Meet Mrs. Baker 31 Band Earns ISSMA Gold 48

29 AP Recognition 32 Hendricks Honored 54 The Last Word

RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 3 Game On! Joe Hollowell Ed. D. President

For the past two years we have labs and completely updated the of Roncalli – our “Family Room” been laying the groundwork to original ones built in 1962. Is and our kitchen and cafeteria. finish the final stages of a master there anyone reading this who facility plan that was initiated remembers the “Cool the School” In 2016, the Roncalli Board of by Archbishop Emeritus Daniel project we did in 2006 to add air- Directors voted to move into M. Buechlein in 1993. Since conditioning to our classrooms? what is known as a “silent phase” that time, we have invested over of a capital campaign to raise the $20 million to construct 30 new Now is the time has come to funds needed to complete these classrooms, a Fine Arts Center, complete the final projects that two projects. Since that time, a new guidance area, the STARS were laid out in that 1993 master nearly 100 volunteers have been resource center, our bubble gym, a plan. Our school was built to hold recruited and have been working new track, turf field, and stadium. 750 students in 1962. Today, we for over a year to make visits and We have purchased more property have nearly 1,200 students. With request financial support from doubling the size of the campus, 325 8th graders taking our most past, present, and new friends of renovated the blockhouse, built recent placement exam, we are Roncalli. To date we have received a new wrestling room, tennis poised to continue to fulfill the over 225 pledges in the silent courts, and new athletic fields final two areas that have remained phase! for baseball, softball, soccer, and relatively untouched during this lacrosse. We have built new science massive renovation and updating On September 21, 2017 we held the Kickoff Dinner for the On This Rock – Building Faith and Family capital campaign. Over 350 generous benefactors and friends gathered in our current Family Room to hear the news of our past year’s work and to consider making their own gift to this project. At that time we announced our minimum goal of raising $6,500,000 that is needed to complete this final phase of our master facility plan. We ended the evening with over $5,900,000 pledged! As construction costs

4 UPDATE MAGAZINE WINTER 2017 around the country are rising rapidly, Roncalli will continue to invite our community to participate in raising money for these critical projects:

New Family Room/Gymnasium Additional Classrooms and Fine Arts Space Kitchen and Cafeteria Expansion and Gymnasium Renovation Fitness Center and Bubble Gymnasium Renovation Additional Parking and Property Acquisition Student Commons Facility Endowment Funds (per Archdiocesan policy)

As our fundraising efforts unfold you can keep your eyes on our “campaign thermometer” which will track our progress toward fulfilling this dream for our community.

We need your help! This is a project that will benefit every student and family at Roncalli. Our Family Room will serve as the venue for pep rallies, physical education classes, and assemblies with special presenters, all-school Masses, Baccalaureate Mass, Grandparents Day, Rebelation, our Annual Fund Dinner, and – in the case of inclement weather – our Graduation Ceremony. It will benefit the entire Southside Catholic community through the hosting of numerous CYO games, tournaments and events. Oh What a Night... Terese R. Carson Vice President for Institutional Advancement

On Thursday, September 21, the Roncalli Family formally announced the launch of the On This Rock: Building Faith and Family Capital Campaign. With over 350 guests in attendance, the evening was filled with community, hope and excitement! Prayer, student performances and personal testimony all set the stage for a successful celebration.

The evening began with a small reception to thank the volunteers whom have dedicated so much time and effort in the early stages of the campaign. Dr. Joe Hollowell gave a campaign update to the group followed by some initial ground breaking with a bulldozer pushing dirt in the area designated for our new Family Room/gymnasium. The excitement was incredible and carried into the gymnasium for the main event. After dinner, the official program began with testimony from Dr. Hollowell, Principal Chuck Weisenbach, campaign chairs Dr. Dave and Anne Wolf and Dave and Anne Doyle and RHS senior Lizzie Fox. The official campaign video was also premiered for all to see! View the video at www.roncalli.org/capital_campaign. The Rebel Rhapsody Show Choir performed and student volunteers served and attended to the guests.

Through generous pledges to the campaign, at the end of the evening on September 21, we were able to announce that the campaign was well over $5.9 million dollars pledged. That is a fantastic start to this most important effort. The campaign is scheduled to continue in the active phase through June 2018. We still have much money to raise in order to complete all of the initiatives.

On behalf of the entire Roncalli Family, I am hoping and praying that you want to be a part of this campaign. Great momentum and enthusiasm surround making these facility upgrades to our campus. Every dollar raised will make a difference. Please contact me at 317.788.4098 or at [email protected] to make a donation or pledge to the campaign. This is the time to be a part of making Roncalli history!

6 UPDATE MAGAZINE WINTER 2017 RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 7 Advent: The Season of Hope Fr. Dave Marcotte Chaplain

Imagine how our Blessed Mother must have felt upon receiving the news that the impossible was about to take place within her, that she would give birth to the Savior. How could she tell her betrothed, Joseph? What would her family think? Who would believe her?

“Do not be afraid, Mary,” the angel says to her. “Nothing will be impossible with God” (Luke 1:30, 37). We know the rest of the story. The impossible was indeed made possible, not only at the birth of Jesus, but in the many miracles he performed, and most of all at his Resurrection. If God could accomplish all this, imagine what God can do in your own life. Advent is the season for imagining what is possible, for hoping beyond hope.

But it is also the season when hope can be hardest to find, dreams hardest to believe. The days draw short, the nights are long and the air turns cold. Expenses may loom at a time when resources are scarce. Separation, grief, loneliness, and depression are no strangers to the season. Hope may be in short supply during this time. We need Mary’s inspiring example of courage and trust in the face of uncertainty more than ever.

Mary can’t guarantee us a smooth ride, however. Nor can Mary promise us a season free of anxiety and worry. What Mary can offer us is a remarkable and inspiring example of courage in the face of adversity, patience in the face of uncertainty, and hope beyond hope that the impossible is indeed possible. Our story isn’t finished, either, no matter what challenges or wounds burden us this season. All things remain possible with God. This is the miracle of Advent. We can once again dream the impossible dream- and reach the unreachable star.

8 UPDATE MAGAZINE WINTER 2017 REBELS WIN CHICK FIL A CHALLENGE Thanks to all of the students, faculty, staff, friends and alumni who participated in the Chick Fil A Challenge in August. The Rebels won both the Challenge and the football game. They defeated Franklin Central 37-21 in a hard fought football matchup. The cheerleaders did a great job decorating the restaurant on Southport Road. The Alumni Scholarship fund received a check for $4,564.07 for our efforts. Thanks for eating more chicken!

RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 9 Access the Care You Need When You Need It We have made your journey simple by offering multiple ways to access the compassionate providers at St. Vincent.

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Roncalli High School athletic trainer Sherry Manzelli able to not only practice my faith everyday, but also is celebrating her 20th year as an athletic trainer at to live it with others around me. The most special St. Vincent Sports Performance. Over the past 20 thing about Roncalli to me is the people. From the years, she has enjoyed helping high school athletes in custodian to the president, people are happy here. the Indianapolis area reach the pinnacle of success. And so am I,” said Manzelli.

Manzelli started her career with St. Vincent Aside from her responsibilities at the high Sports Medicine in August of 1997 and worked school level, she has also served as the Internship at Carmel High School from fall 1997 to spring Coordinator at St. Vincent Sports Performance for 2003. During this span, she worked in the physical 15 years and has hosted countless students from both therapy department at St. Vincent and was a part- the University of Indianapolis and Franklin College. time teaching assistant in the physical education Nine of her former athletic training student assistants department. Manzelli was proud to help the boys and athletes have gone on to get a degree in athletic and girls soccer programs while at Carmel. In 2002, training. the girls team was undefeated and ranked #1 in the nation. Manzelli has worked hundreds of special events with St. Vincent Sports Performance over the past 20 years In 2003, Manzelli was named Athletic Trainer of the that include: Year and took over as the Head Athletic Trainer at Lawrence North High School. Over the next nine -Beep Ball (softball for the blind) years, she served as the athletic trainer for the boys -Division II Swimming and Diving basketball team that won three state championships -Indoor Lacrosse in a row with the help of future NBA players, -High School hockey Michael Conley and Greg Oden. -CYO events -Men’s and Women’s Division I basketball Manzelli begins her fifth year helping Roncalli tournaments athletes. She was hesitant about coming to Roncalli -Triathlons because it was so far south, but after only six months -Several youth soccer and basketball tournaments she and her husband decided to move to the south side of Indianapolis. “When I first started with St. Vincent Sports Performance, the athletic trainers worked out of the “I have loved working with all of the teams and physical therapy department. At that time, there were getting to know the athletes and the families at only 10 athletic trainers and now we have more than Roncalli. Some of my favorite things are praying 60 on staff. It was my first real job out of graduate before the games or with the teams, traveling with school and I have so many amazing memories over girls basketball, volleyball and softball to semi-state, the years,” stated Manzelli. watching the baseball team win state, and the pep sessions. As a catholic, I am very happy that I am Manzelli and her husband Pete have a six-year-old son, PJ and a one-year-old daughter, Marina.

RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 11 Grand Canyon Wanderlust By: Robyn Witty RHS Science teacher I was beyond blessed to receive an all expenses paid teacher seat funded by the National Center for Science Education’s Grand Canyon Rafting trip this past summer. Our patchwork group of scientists, professors, and geocachers spent eight days traversing the canyon and its side streams.

Sleeping under a starry sky surrounded by canyon walls several hundred feet high without light pollution from the city was mesmerizing and powerful.

I took home a variety of information and photos to share with my students about the canyon. I learned about the downstream impacts of a dam, the fragile desert soils, how scorpions fluoresce under black light, and evidence of deep time across two billion years old. We examined fossils, invasive species, faulting, dikes, and volcanic lava flows.

This trip was once in a lifetime for me. Any Roncalli student interested in experiencing the Grand Canyon in person should look into our 2018 summer field studies. The two-week trip will be headed to the San Juan Mountains in Southwestern Colorado. Time will be spent camping and backpacking in the San Juan Mountains and touring the Grand Canyon National Park. The dates for the trip are June 11-24, 2018. Please see Dr. Hollowell for more infomation.

12 UPDATE MAGAZINE WINTER 2017 FOUR REBELS EARN EAGLE SCOUT HONOR Roncalli High School seniors Jason Brown, Kyle Carpenter, sophomore Andrew Goebel and freshman Ryan Sissons each passed their Eagle Board Review and have earned the distinction of being an Eagle Scout, which is the highest honor bestowed by the Boy Scouts of America. Jason Brown R’18 For his Eagle Scout project, Brown built steps on the Roncalli campus to join two practice fields that are divided by a steep hill. A group of 15 people helped Brown complete the project in about 160 hours of work. The cost of the project was $1,400 and was funded by friends, family and local businesses. He is the son of Jeff (R’82)and Joan (R’91) Brown and they are members of St. Jude Catholic Church.

Sissons built a Gaga pit and benches for the students at Abraham Ryan Sissons R’21 Lincoln Elementary in Perry Township. The request came from special needs teachers who wanted a safe place for their students to learn from organized play. Gaga is similar to dodge ball but you can only roll the ball and you are out if you are hit below the knees. He is the son of Sean and Debbie Sissons and they are members of Our Lady of the Greenwood Catholic Church.

For his Eagle Scout project, Carpenter assisted the campus beautification efforts at his home parish, St. Barnabas Catholic Church. He and his volunteers spent 200 hours building barriers Kyle Carpenter R’18 to avoid erosion of a crushed stone walk and also built some storage areas for parish items. They moved more than three tons of retaining wall blocks to complete the stone-edging portion of the project. He is the son of Brian and Coral Carpenter.

Goebel built a mobile concession stand, complete with electrical outlets, for the Franklin Township Soccer Club. He spent 200 hours on this project over a 10-month period. The concession stand is a 12 x 6 foot building secured to a 14 foot landscaping trailer. He is the son of W. Scott and Laurie Goebel.

Andrew Goebel R’20

RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 13 RONCALLI CELEBRATES 15 NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARS

Front row (left to right): Natalie Fikes, Adrian Daves, Ashley Conner and Carolina Whitaker Middle row (left to right): Katie Kolis, Tyler Hicks, Liam Collier, Grace Murphy and Elizabeth Woodruff Back row (left to right): Luke Dow, Jason Croddy, Ben Asdell, Nate O’Mara, Collin Prince and Jack Bauer

Seven members of the Roncalli High School Class of 2018 earned the distinction of National Merit Semifinalist (top 1% in the nation) and eight students earned the distinction of National Merit Commended Students (top 3% in the nation). This honor was based on the student’s PSAT score their junior year. Roncalli’s seven National Merit Semifinalists were more than any faith-based high school in the state.

Congratulations to the following Rebel National Merit Semifinalists: Ben Asdell, Jack Bauer, Liam Collier, Natalie Fikes, Tyler Hicks, Collin Prince and Carolina Whitaker.

Congratulations to the following Rebel National Merit Commended scholars: Ashley Conner, Jason Croddy, Adrian Daves, Luke Dow, Katie Kolis, Grace Murphy, Nate O’Mara and Elizabeth Woodruff.

14 UPDATE MAGAZINE WINTER 2017 STUDENTS HONORED WITH CYO “SPIRIT OF YOUTH” AWARD

The Catholic Youth Organization of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis honored five Roncalli students as their 2017 Spirit of Youth Award winners. These students were chosen for their commitment, dedication and contribution to their parish and especially to their parish’s youth ministry programs. Congratulations to Roncalli High School honorees: Nate Comley (Central Catholic), Sean Hornek and Kai Thu(St. Mark), Kara Brown and Sam Hansen (St. Roch). Archbishop Charles Thompson bestowed the honor upon them ( left to right): Sam Hansen, Sean Hornek, Nate Comley, Kai Thu and at mass at the Ss. Peter & Paul Cathedral Kara Brown on September 19.

HANSEN AWARDED SPIRIT OF FAMILY TRADITION SCHOLARSHIP Senior Sam Hansen was this year’s recipient of the $1,500 Spirit of Family Tradition Scholarship. This is the seventeenth year that the Roncalli Alumni Association has awarded a Roncalli student with this scholarship.

To be eligible, each scholarship winner must be a child of a Sacred Heart Central, Kennedy Memorial, Bishop Chartrand or Roncalli alumnus, must be a senior who has attended Roncalli for three years, and must prepare a 500 word essay sharing their feelings and experiences about the “Spirit of the Family Tradition” at Roncalli High School.

Hansen is the son of Joe and Gina (R’86) and his family attends St. Roch Parish. He is a member of the marching band, earned distinction on the wrestling team as a Marion County Champion and serves on the Sam Hansen with his parents, Student Council as the Co-President of Spirit. Joe and Gina (R’86) Hansen

FIVE REBELS SELECTED TO INDIANA ALL STATE CHOIR Five choral students have been selected to the 2017-18 Indiana All State Choir. Congratulations to Chris Figueroa, Katie Minton, Levi Ralston, Maggie Schoening and Adam Wolf, as well as to choral teacher, Joey Newton. Senior Cassie Petroff was chosen as an alternate. These students will join other All State Choir members for a concert later this school year as a part of the Indiana Music Educators (left to right): Katie Minton, Adam Wolf, Chris Figueroa, Cassie Petroff, Levi Ralstonand Maggie State Conference. Schoening

RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 15 REPORT CLetter A GradeRD RONCALLI HIGH SCHOOL Indiana Department of Education Statistics

2015-2016 COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS SCORES 80%

75% 77% 73% 70% 71% 70% 65% 66% 66% 60% 61% 59%

55% MERIDIAN PERRY 54% WHITELAND 50% 52% SOUTHPORT DECATUR CENTRAL DECATUR 45% 46% 47% RONCALLI BEECH GROVE CENTER GROVE 40% FRANKLIN CENTRAL FRANKLIN COMM. GREENWOOD MARTINSVILLE NEW PALESTINE

16 UPDATE MAGAZINE WINTER 2017 15 NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARS

COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS FOR CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLS IN MARION COUNTY

70%

60% 60.6% 60.8% 50% 47.5% 48.3% 40% 40.8%

30% 28.8% BISHOP CARDINAL SCECINA BREBEUF RONCALLI CHATARD RITTER MEMORIAL JESUIT CATHEDRAL 20%

The College Board announced that 15 members of Roncalli’s senior class scored high enough on the PSAT to earn the distinction of being a National Merit Scholar. This places them in the top 1% of the best and brightest high school students in the United States.

RONCALLI EARNS 4 STAR RATING INDIANA DEPARTMENT O EDUCATION HIGHEST SCHOOL RANKING Roncalli High School was named an Indiana Four Star School by the Indiana Department of Education.

“Receiving designation as a Four Star School signiﬁes a pursuit of academic excellence among both the students and the administration,” said Dr. Jennifer McCormick, Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction. “I am honored to recognize these Four Star Schools and their leadership for their hard work and dedication to preparing their students for a bright and prosperous future.”

Created in 1988, the Four Star School Award has been in existence for nearly 30 years. To receive Four Star designation, a school must receive an “A” on the state’s A-F accountability system, have excellent ISTEP pass rates, carry overall high graduation rate (if applicable), and show success in closing achievement gaps. A total of 41 schools received the award throughout the state.

RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 17 ACT STATISTICS FOR 2015 Roncalli Local Indiana SAT STATISTICS FOR 2015 Roncalli Local

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23.5%23.5% 18.6 LOCAL 61.7% Local 16.8 RONCALLI LOCAL STATE 15.0 21.5%21.5% Critical Reading Math Writing Science English Composite STATESTATE COMPOSITE SCORES 1125 ACT Scores Composite % of Seniors Critical Reading Math Science English Writing Roncalli 24 92.4 24 24 23 24 21 State of Indiana 22 21.5% 23 22 22 22 17 1080 Beech Grove 20 66.1% 20 20 20 19 18 1079 Center Grove 24 36.6% 24 24 24 23 19 Decatur Central 21 10.2% 22 21 21 20 15 Franklin Central 23 29.0% 24 23 23 22 20 1035 1045

1041 NEW PALESTINE

Franklin Community 23 24.0% 23 22 22 22 18 FRANKLIN CENTRAL MARTINSVILLE Greenwood 24 13.9% 23 24 23 24 16 987 MERIDIAN PERRY 992 Martinsville 23 16.9% 24 23 23 23 17 1013 1004 New Palestine 23 26.7% 24 22 23 22 15 990 FRANKLIN COMMUNITY 968 Perry Meridian 23 6.1% 24 24 23 23 16 977 Southport 22 8.2% 21 22 22 21 18 DECATUR CENTRAL DECATUR Whiteland 22 20.8% 23 22 22 21 17 BEECH GROVE 945 SOUTHPORT Local Average 23 23.5% 23 22 22 22 17 993 940 912 RONCALLI WHITELAND GREENWOOD *At the time of printing this data, the Indiana Department of Education had not published the 2016 results. 900 CENTER GROVE

18 UPDATE MAGAZINE WINTER 2017 ACT STATISTICS FOR 2015 Roncalli Local Indiana SAT STATISTICS FOR 2015 Roncalli Local

The ACT college readiness assessment is a standardized test used to evaluate high school achievement and for Percentage of college admissions purposes in the United States. Most high schools in Indiana use this test to understand SAT SCORES student achievement and to evaluate areas for growth in curriculum. As the chart shows, Roncalli students Graduates Taking SAT 527 perform strongly on this assessment compared to their peers in other schools. WRITING 469 Percentage of Graduates ACT SCORES MATH 543 Taking ACT 79.3% 493 Roncalli 24.0 CRITICAL 536 READING 92.4%92.4% 490 RONCALLI 22.2 450 475 500 525 550 SAT Scores Composite % of Seniors Critical Reading Math Writing Roncalli 1079 79.3% 536 543 527 20.4 State of Indiana 988 60.2% 492 496 474 Beech Grove 939 35.1% 472 468 458 Center Grove 1045 74.6% 518 526 496 23.5%23.5% 18.6 Decatur Central 940 63.9% 468 472 454 LOCAL 61.7% Franklin Central 1013 63.8% 507 506 484 Franklin Community 977 62.9% 493 484 458 Local Greenwood 1041 65.9% 516 525 499 Martinsville 1004 58.0% 497 507 474 16.8 New Palestine 987 76.1% 493 494 468 Perry Meridian 968 62.0% 482 486 464 Southport 912 57.7% 447 465 432 RONCALLI LOCAL STATE 15.0 Whiteland 992 58.5% 497 495 476 21.5%21.5% Critical Reading Math Writing Science English Composite Local Average 983 61.7% 490 493 469 STATESTATE COMPOSITE SCORES 1125

1080 1079 1035 1045

1041 NEW PALESTINE FRANKLIN CENTRAL MARTINSVILLE 987 MERIDIAN PERRY 992 1013 1004 990 FRANKLIN COMMUNITY 968 977 DECATUR CENTRAL DECATUR BEECH GROVE BEECH GROVE

945 SOUTHPORT 993 940 912 RONCALLI WHITELAND GREENWOOD 900 CENTER GROVE

RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 19 2016 GRADUATION STATISTICS END OF COURSE ASSESSMENTS (ECA) GRADUATION RATE In 2010, the State of Indiana began testing for competency in Sophomore level English and Algebra 1 with a battery of tests known as the End of Course Assessments (ECA). The ECA tests have replaced the ISTEP test as the way in which high school students now must demonstrate their readiness to graduate. Only by passing this exam can students earn a diploma in Indiana. The most recent data from these tests given in the spring of 2015 98.7% 93.3% 89.1% was recently released on the Indiana Department of Education website and is presented in the charts below. RONCALLI LOCAL STATE PERCENTAGE PASSING ECA ENGLISH

90% 89.9% DIPLOMA TYPES 85.4% Roncalli 83% 84.1% Roncalli 60.9% 78.8% 0.7% 76% 78.2% 72.8% 75.7% State 71.2% FRANKLIN COM. 37.9% HONORS 71.0% State GENERAL Local 69%

12.2% 12.0% MERIDIAN PERRY Roncalli 64.3% 62% CENTRAL DECATUR 38.4% 59.6% SOUTHPORT

Local RONCALLI BEECH GROVE CENTER GROVE FRANKLIN CENTRAL GREENWOOD MARTINSVILLE NEW PALESTINE 58.6% WHITELAND 34.4% 55% CORE 40 Local State 53.7% 40.9% PERCENTAGE PASSING ECA ALGEBRA & ENGLISH DIPLOMA TYPES 65% 70% 75% 80% 85% 90% Grade Rate General Core 40 Honors Roncalli 98.7 0.7% 38.4% 60.9% State 89.1% 12.20% 49.90% 37.90% RONCALLI 89.7% Beech Grove 87.1% 9.2% 62.7% 28.2% Center Grove 94.6% 9.5% 48.2% 42.3% Decatur Central 90.9% 17.2% 57.1% 25.7% LOCAL 68.8% Franklin Central 96.9% 4.4% 59.5% 36.2% Franklin Community 94.5% 16.5% 51.0% 32.5% Greenwood 91.1% 13.7% 42.3% 44.0% Martinsville 94.3% 23.6% 50.5% 25.9% STATE 67.0% New Palestine 96.9% 1.8% 47.3% 50.9% Perry Meridian 91.9% 10.4% 58.7% 30.9% Southport 94.1% 20.1% 53.5% 26.4% Whiteland 93.8% 5.4% 59.9% 34.7% Local Average* 93.3% 12.0% 53.7% 34.3%

20 UPDATE MAGAZINE WINTER 2017 2016 GRADUATION STATISTICS END OF COURSE ASSESSMENTS (ECA) GRADUATION RATE In 2010, the State of Indiana began testing for competency in Sophomore level English and Algebra 1 with a battery of tests known as the End of Course Assessments (ECA). The ECA tests have replaced the ISTEP test as the way in which high school students now must demonstrate their readiness to graduate. Only by passing this exam can students earn a diploma in Indiana. The most recent data from these tests given in the spring of 2015 98.7% 93.3% 89.1% was recently released on the Indiana Department of Education website and is presented in the charts below. RONCALLI LOCAL STATE PERCENTAGE PASSING ECA ENGLISH

90% 89.9% DIPLOMA TYPES 85.4% Roncalli 83% 84.1% Roncalli 60.9% 78.8% 0.7% 76% 78.2% 72.8% 75.7% State 71.2% FRANKLIN COM. 37.9% HONORS 71.0% State GENERAL Local 69%

12.2% 12.0% MERIDIAN PERRY Roncalli 64.3% 62% CENTRAL DECATUR 38.4% 59.6% SOUTHPORT

RONCALLI 89.7%

LOCAL 68.8%

STATE 67.0%

RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 21 ATHLETIC CHAMPIONSHIPS NATIONAL ARCHITECT A TRADITION OF Football: ‘85, ’88, ‘93, ’94, ‘99, ’02, CHAMPIONS 12 16 ‘03, ’04, ‘16; Volleyball: ‘81, ‘98, ‘06; Roncalli’s drafting classes have produced 12 RECOGNIZED EXCELLENCE Softball: ’99, ‘01, ’11; Baseball: ’16 national architect champions. The facts and stats celebrating 48 years of educational accomplishments

Roncalli has earned 6 major distinctions and INDIANA ACADEMIC ALL STARS awards at the national level for the success and Since 1987, The Indianapolis Star in concert with the Indiana Department of Education has worked to achievements of our academic and service highlight students who have demonstrated academic excellence over the course of their high school 7 career. Each year the top 40 graduates in the state are selected to receive the prestigious title of learning programs. 17 Indiana Academic All Star. Over the course of the program, 16 Roncalli graduates have now been recognized. Only four high schools in the state have had more All Stars. In May of 2016, senior Hannah National Exemplary Fikes joined this long list of distinguished Roncalli scholars. Board Leadership Award 17 Blue Ribbon School of Innovations in Excellence Award Recipient Set A Good Example Award Education Award 15

1993 1998 2003 2003 2004 2012 2015 1993, 1998, 2003 2003 2004 2012 2015 12 Roncalli was awarded the Blue One of only 5 high Selected by the One of 12 Catholic One of 5 Catholic Ribbon School of Excellence schools in the nation Concerned schools throughout school boards Award given by the United honored for its Businessmen’s the country to win the throughout the States Department of Education outstanding Service Association of Innovations in country to win 9 on three separate occasions. Learning program by America as the top Catholic Education Outstanding Board 9 the United States school in the country Award presented by Leadership Award Department of in its Set A Good Today’s Catholic given by the National 8 Education. Example Award Teacher at the Catholic Educational 6 MERIDIAN PERRY program. Harvard Club Association. in Boston, 6 Massachusetts. NEW PALESTINE MARTINSVILLE SOUTHPORT

3 FRANKLIN COMMUNITY GREENWOOD 3 3 BEECH GROVE WHITELAND INDIANA AWARD WINNING FACULTY CENTRAL DECATUR 2 2 1 RONCALLI CENTER GROVE Award-winning Roncalli faculty include the Indiana Association for Health, Physical Education, and 0 0 FRANKLIN CENTRAL 0 Recreation Educator of the Year; World Languages Teacher of the Year; Indiana Physics Teacher of the 0 7 Year; Prelude Award Fine Arts Teacher of the Year; Indiana Non-Public Education Administrator of the Year; Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching Finalist, and the Archbishop O’Meara Pro-Life Award winner.

22 UPDATE MAGAZINE WINTER 2017 ATHLETIC CHAMPIONSHIPS NATIONAL ARCHITECT A TRADITION OF Football: ‘85, ’88, ‘93, ’94, ‘99, ’02, CHAMPIONS 12 16 ‘03, ’04, ‘16; Volleyball: ‘81, ‘98, ‘06; Roncalli’s drafting classes have produced 12 RECOGNIZED EXCELLENCE Softball: ’99, ‘01, ’11; Baseball: ’16 national architect champions. The facts and stats celebrating 48 years of educational accomplishments

RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 23 2017-2018 Class Officers Class of 2018 Class of 2019 Collin Prince Ashlyn Streicher Public Relations Public Relations Katie Kolis Dominic Conover Service Service Dianna Perez Kelli Mariutto Spirit Spirit Ben Asdell Eiler Spayd Web Promotion Web Promotion Class of 2020 Class of 2021 Andrew Burgan Mariana Virgen Public Relations Public Relations Ellie Murphy Kamy Swingendorf Service Service Ryan Flick Reese Wiley Spirit Spirit Erin Rooney Dani Gebhart Web Promotion Web Promotion RONCALLI HONORS 12 ACT/SAT ALL-STARS Roncalli High School is proud to announce that 12 members of this year’s senior class registered a perfect score on one or more sections of the ACT and/or SAT, earning them All-Star status.

Story Ellis Natalie Stigall Natalie Fikes ACT Reading ACT English ACT Reading and Science

Liam Collier Tyler Hicks Collin Prince ACT English ACT Science ACT Reading,English, and SAT Math Subject

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24 UPDATE MAGAZINE WINTER 2017 2017-2018 Board of Directors

(left to right starting from the bottom): MJ Stallings, David Johnson, Jeff Amodeo, Jeff Mader, Teri Kruse, Jeff Curtis, Fr. Steve Banet, Rose Springman, Dan Lawson, Bart Fox, Dave Wolf, Dan Parker, Jon Mattingly, Greg White. Not Pictured: Tony Gorball, Brian Keeney, Erwin Salazar, Amanda Stephenson, Tim Tichenor

UINDY PARTNERS WITH RONCALLI TO OFFER SCHOLARSHIPS Roncalli High School is excited to announce that the University of Indianapolis is offering eight scholarships that range in value from $14,000 to full tuition exclusively to 2018 Roncalli graduates who are eligible for admission and enroll as a full-time undergraduate student.

To be considered for this generous scholarship program, Roncalli students must complete the application for admission by February 1, 2018 and file the FAFSA each year. Preference will be given to students majoring in Engineering or Education or students who have demonstrated a commitment to community service or who intend to pursue a career in church ministry work.

Roncalli President Dr. Joseph Hollowell noted, “We are so grateful to announce this expanded partnership with the University of Indianap- olis. This is a wonderful opportunity for our students and families to take advantage of the exceptional education offered at the University. We look forward to seeing the fruits of this new program over the years!”

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact the Guidance Office at Roncalli.

RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 25 WELCOME NEW STAFF MEMBERS Roncalli High School welcomed 14 new teachers and staff FRONT ROW: members to kick off the 2017-18 school year: Brittany Moran – Mathematics Lacey Hersman - Mathematics Sarah Bauer –French Emily Dunham – Spanish Stefan Welsh - Videography, Photography, Web Design, US History Grace (LaRosa) Nickell - Life Academy Coordinator BACK ROW: Matt Archer, Religious Studies Matt Hurley – German Michele Gelaude - Religious Studies Scott Marsh - Health & Physical Education Kelly Meyer - College Counselor Fr. David Marcotte – Chaplain Doug Miller - Computer Science and Manufacturing Technology

NEW CLASSES OFFER STUDENTS A CREATIVE OUTLET

Several new classes have been added this year at Roncalli, giving students a chance to learn the digital skills they need to be creative in digital design, photography, videography and web design.

“Teaching digital design has been one of the most enjoyable things I've done as a teacher at Roncalli. I have a full class of students who are excited to learn new things every day and that makes me excited to teach them,” said teacher Julie Albertson. “Digital design class is my favorite because I get to learn how to create In Albertson’s digital design class, the students learn to use Adobe things like logos, characters and Photoshop, Adobe Indesign and Adobe Illustrator. Each one offers movie posters using Adobe programs,” different features to aid in graphic design. said sophomore Patrick Rosemark. Stefan Welsh joined the faculty this year and is teaching photography, videography and web design classes. Welsh earned his BA in Media Production from Hastings College and his MA in Education from Adams State University. “In photography, students will learn the basics of camera operation and how to enhance images with some industry standard programs like Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop,” said Welsh.

In the Web Design class, students learn the basics of HTML, CSS, and various other coding languages and produce a website that demonstrates “We are learning about leading lines their new skills. and rule of thirds and lately we have been working on black and white In the semester long Videography class, students create portfolio quality photography,“ said Haley Shipp. works with film and video utilizing a variety of digital tools.

26 UPDATE MAGAZINE WINTER 2017 Meet Mrs. Andi (Rojas) Baker… Conozcan a la Senora Andi Rojas Hi, I’m Mrs. Baker. I was born in Baker… Indianapolis and although I grew up here, I have deep roots in Mexico Hola, yo soy Senora Baker. Yo naci en Indianapolis, City. I still have many family Indiana. Y aunque he crecido en este maravilloso pais y estado, yo tengo unas raices muy profundas y un gran members there and I enjoy visiting carino por mi Mexico lindo. Yo tengo mucha familia when I can. I love the culture, the y amigos en ese precioso pais, cada que es possible me food, the people, etc. encanta ir a visitarlos. Me fascina su cultura, la comida, y su gente. I have spent the majority of my career in the dental field Yo he estado la mayoria de mi Carrera professional en but had a great opportunity to return to Roncalli, this el campo de la odontologia pero tuve una orportunidad time as a staff member. Being a Roncalli alumuna (’01), de regresar a Roncalli ahora como parte de su equipo I already knew this would be a great career change for de trabajo. Yo fui alumna de Roncalli en 2001. Yo sabia que este cambio de carrera iba a ser de mucho beneficio me. I get the opportunity to be amongst the Catholic para mi y mi familia. Yo tengo ahora la oportunidad de community, which I love, and I get to utilize my Spanish convivir mas con la comunidad catolica a la que yo amo, to help the Hispanic community. My husband and I have y ahora tambien puedo utilizer mi espanol ayudando a la been married for 11 years and we have three boys, ages comunidad Hispana. Mi esposo y yo hemos estado casados por 11 anos y tenemos tres preciosos hijos de nueve, siete, nine, seven, and two. We are members of St. Roch parish. y dos anos. Nosotros pertenecemos a la iglesia de St. Roch. Go Rockets! Vamos Rockets!

In our spare time, my husband and I are cheering on our En nustro tiempo libre la pasamos apoyando a nuestros hijos en todos sus eventos deportivos, pasando tiempo con kids in their sporting events, spending time with family familia y amigos, ademas de que nos gusta vacacionar cada and friends and vacationing when we can. I look forward que es possible. Gracias, y me dara mucho gusto recibir to greeting parents and students as they walk through the y saludar a los papas y estudiantes cuando vengan a esta doors of RHS! escuela!

RHS PARTICIPATING IN THE LATINO OUTREACH INITIATIVE In response to national data showing Latinos to be both the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. Catholic Church and the most under served by Catholic schools, the University of Notre Dame's Catholic School Advantage Campaign founded the Latino Enrollment Institute (LEI) in 2012. This initiative identifies Catholic schools which have capacity (open seats) and favorable demographic potential (growing number of Latino families in the surrounding area), and guides motivated principals and select faculty leaders toward attracting and the serving Latino students more effectively.

Roncalli High School was selected by the Archdiocese of Indianapolis’ Office of Catholic Schools to participate in the Latino Outreach Initiative, sponsored by the University of Notre Dame’s Latino Enrollment Institute.

This past summer RHS Principal Chuck Weisenbach and Co-Director of Guidance Lynn Starkey attended the LEI conference at Notre Dame to kick-off our school’s participation in the program.

Roncalli has now formed an LEI team whose task is to oversee the efforts to generate and implement strategies that will allow our school to better meet the needs of the Latino population on the southside of Indianapolis.

RHS will receive comprehensive, ongoing support from the LEI at Notre Dame. Additionally, the archdiocese has hired Mr. Phil Gonzalez as its Latino Outreach Coordinator. “We are very excited to partner with Notre Dame and the archdiocese in our efforts to grow our Latino enrollment and to better serve the needs of the Latino community,” commented Mr. Weisenbach.

RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 27 FOLLOW THE REBEL BRICK ROAD

Roncalli held its annual Walkathon fundraiser on Thursday, October 26. Over 1,300 students, faculty, staff and volunteers participated in the three-mile walk, which raised over $92,000. Walkathon is Roncalli’s only all school fundraiser with 100% of the proceeds benefitting needs-based tuition assistance.

Roncalli junior Elizabeth Bradley submitted the winning Walkathon theme, “Follow the Rebel Brick Road,” and freshman Katie Comer submitted the winning t-shirt design.

Thank you to our Corporate Beck Automotive - Franklin, Indiana Huntington National Bank Sponsors and volunteers who Beck Service Center Indy South Foot & Ankle Jeffrey helped make the event safe and Blue Chip Tax Consultants Stevens DPM successful. Hammans Electric J.M. Allen Enterprises LTD Harold Bowling Family Jahnke Painting Inc. Cahill's Lawn & Landscape Jockish Flowers Inc. - Go Rebels Title Sponsors: Chapman Mortgage Kendrick Regional Center John Schott Family Cherry Insurance Agency Kortzendorf Machinery McDonald’s Restaurants Communication Connections Mark Gleixner DDS Conover Custom Fabrication Morse & Bickel, P.C. Attorneys at Law Pete Wojtowicz Family The Coop Group A Clear Business Norris Choplin & Schroeder Voice Ocean Investments Sponsors: The Corydon Group Play It Again Sports Dr. David Wolf Family Dentistry Riteway Tools & Fasteners, Inc Academy Animal Hospital E.M. Electric Company Inc - Roncalli Alumni Association All Trades Staffing Inc. Electrical & Mechanical Contractors S & I Construction Annee and Matry Heating and Friend of Roncalli Southpointe Pediatrics Cooling Gotta Have It Courier Southside OB GYN Arbor Lane Kennels Greenwood Pediatrics Superior Linen The Atrium Harding Poorman Thermo King B. Davis Remodeling Company Hofmann Communications Total Exterminating Barrett and Associates Home Inspections by J.T. Brown, Inc. Upholstery by Deron

Volunteers Mimi Berry-Huck Ruth Papandria Amanda and Devin Belcher Charlene Huey Amy Richardson Jane Dias Lorianne Meek Laura Stieneker Christa Dobbs Clint and Victoria Meinerding Julie Streicher Jennifer Himelick Rachel Mitchel Donna Williams

28 UPDATE MAGAZINE WINTER 2017 RECORD NUMBER OF REBELS RECEIVE AP RECOGNITION The results from last spring’s administration of the Advanced Placement (AP) tests arrived in mid- July and Roncalli High School is pleased to announce that a record number of Rebels received special AP recognition. In all, 84 Roncalli students earned the AP National Scholar, AP Scholar with Distinction, AP Scholar with Honors or AP Scholar. The following 2017 graduates along with the following seniors received special AP recognition.

AP National Scholar - To earn this distinction one must score a four or higher on eight or more AP Exams (a five is the highest possible score). 2017 graduates - Devin Boehm, Julia Kurz, Timmy Miller, Aidan Parker, Claire Whalen

AP Scholar With Distinction - To earn this distinction one must score three or higher on five or more exams. 2017 graduates - Jonathan Anderson, Kristen Blankenberger, Devin Boehm, Conor Cunningham, Ashley Harter, Julia Kurz, Heather Lezon, Cassidy McMahon, Timothy Miller, Morgan O’Brien, Neil O’Brien, Michael Otley, Chloe Owen, Aidan Parker, Chad Ransburg, Alexis Swingendorf, Claire Whalen, Matthew Woodruff, Abigail Yohler, Xinyu Zhang Seniors - Ben Asdell, Luke Dow, Morgan Kincaid, Dianna Perez, Nicholas Plahitko, Carolina Whitaker.

AP Scholars with Honor - To earn this distinction one must score a three or higher on four or more exams. 2017 graduates - Carlie Brosseau, Marisa Bryans, Joseph Burns, Kurt Cunningham, Katie Goebel, Abbey King, Gabe Otley, Katie Scott, Kai Sun, Cameron Wright Seniors - Natalie Fikes, Tyler Hicks, Katie Kolis, Meghan Looney, Kate Morse, Grace Murphy, Collin Prince, Kathryn Witsaman, Elizabeth Woodruff

AP Scholars - To earn this distinction one must score a three or higher on three or more exams. 2017 graduates - Grace Albertson, Halle Bova, Maddie Brown, Noelle Dalman, Anne Davey, Sam Dull, Will English, Maddie Faust, Chris Golab, Liam Herbert, Emily Hollcraft, Adam Jones, Kami Koors, Quentin LaFollette, Grant Lenahan, Sammy Matis, Margaret McCloskey, Lauren McColgan, Hannah Minton, Samuel Nathan, Vignesh Nathan, Josie Niezgodski, Lindsey Overstreet, Alex Pence, Michaela Salazar, Paige Saylor, Sophia Scheer, Jeremy Schmidt, Madison Sisk, Collin Sonderman, Brandon Sturdivant, Layke Vinson, Jacob Wormann Seniors - Kyle Carpenter, Liam Collier, Ashley Conner, Adrian Daves, Sam Hansen, Melissa Kurz, Cassie Petroff, Hannah Rollins, David Schrader, Kate Soller

Additionally, our students set a new school record last year with 82% of our students who took an AP exam scored a three or higher. Also, the Class of 2017 set a new school record with 51% of the class having scored a three or higher on at least one AP exam.

These outstanding accomplishments are truly a reflection of the great work being done by our students and teachers as well as by the teachers in our South Deanery Catholic schools who prepare their students to be ready for the rigors of an AP curriculum.

RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 29 The Roncalli Theatre Department presented multiple sold out performances of this year's fall musical, "Bye Bye Birdie" on November 9, 10 and 11.

Congratulations to the cast, crew and orchestra on a fabulous production. Special thanks to our adult leaders: Phil Anderson, Joey Newton, Kathy Peach, Kim Buckley, Erin Bohn, Laura Horcher, Barb Hatfield, Miki Lewinski, Melanie Eakman and David Buergler.

To see more photos, visit www.flickr.com/photos/ roncallihighschool

RONCALLI NEWSPAPER Roncalli High School students Rita Brockman, Maiya Mahoney, Lizzy Hosty and Dave Schrader, along with their teacher, Julie Albertson, & YEARBOOK HONORED attended the Indiana High School Press Association's fall convention at Franklin College on Friday, October 20th. Senior yearbook editors Brockman and Mahoney accepted an award for the Reveille yearbook, which was named a Hoosier Star state finalist.

Senior newspaper editors Hosty and Schrader accepted an award for the Rebel Review, which was also named a Hoosier Star state finalist. In addition, Hosty received an honorable mention for newspaper news writing, and 2017 graduates Joe Schroeder and Meghan Beaver won second place for newspaper page design.

Photo (left to right): Lizzy Hosty, Additionally, Walsworth Publishing Company selected the Reveille to Dave Schrader, Julie Albertson, Rita be one of four yearbooks to be included in their Gallery of Excellence. Brockman, and Maiya Mahoney They currently serve 70 schools in the state of Indiana.

30 UPDATE MAGAZINE WINTER 2017 RONCALLI CHOIRS AND ORCHESTRA REBEL MARCHING BAND TAKES IT PERFORM SACRED SOUNDS ON THE ROAD; WINS ISSMA GOLD

Ensembles from the music programs, under the The marching band, under the direction of Ms. direction of Mr. Joey Newton, Ms. Kathy Peach Kathy Peach, went on a tour of the south side and Ms. Laura Horcher, performed at the Sacred deanery grade schools to share their talent and Sounds Concert on Monday, October 2 at 6:00 encourage young musicians to continue to develop and 8:00 PM in the Roncalli Auditorium. The their skills. The tour included stops at Central Beginning Women’s chorus, Advanced Women’s Catholic, Ss. Francis and Clare, Our Lady of the chorus, Show Choir and Orchestra performed at Greenwood, St. Barnabas and St. Jude Catholic the 6:00 p.m. show. The Beginning Mixed chorus, schools. Advanced Women’s chorus and Show Choir performed at the 8:00 p.m. concert. “We want to create a bond between the Roncalli Band and all of our South Deanery Schools. We try “It gets the kids motivated right away to start to perform at every school every other year,” said learning new music and working toward a Peach. performance,” said choral director Joey Newton. “They did a fantastic job!” The marching band also earned a Gold rating at the ISSMA Festival Marching Band competition at Southport High School on Saturday, September 30th. Gold is the highest rating a band can earn from ISSMA. The band's show this year features "The Sound of Movies", including "The Sound Of Music,” "So You Wanted to Meet the Wizard,” "Owambo" and "How Far I'll Go" from Moana.

Members of the Roncalli Orchestra perform at the Sacred Sounds concert under the direction of Ms. Kathy Peach.

PHOTO (from left to right): Ss. Francis and Clare alumni in the Rebel band-Jeffrey Amodeo, Adam Wolf, Josh Amodeo, Blake Prather and Henry Schutte pictured with their Ss. Francis and Clare music teacher, Mr. Greg Papesh. Members of the Roncalli Beginning Mixed Chorus perform at the Sacred Sounds concert under the direction of Mr. Joey Newton.

RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 31 BRYAN & MARGARET HENDRICKS HONORED For their lifetime commitment to Catholic Education, the Roncalli High School Alumni Association awarded Bryan and Margaret Hendricks this year’s winners of the Saint John XXIII Award.

Honorees are selected on the basis of living a life that is an example of dedication to youth and spreading the love of Jesus Christ by fervently living their vocation.

The Hendricks are truly extraordinary in the variety and depth of the ways they have served both Roncalli and the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.

Bryan served as the Roncalli girls golf coach for 22 years and in that time his team won nine Sectional Championships, seven Marion County Championship and four podium finishes at the State Tournament.

Margaret has served as the coordinator of the Promise to Keep Chastity Program since 1994. Over the past 27 years she developed and trained nearly 10,000 peer mentors who have made presentations to over 110,000 students around the State.

They both worked together to lead the Roncalli contingent to the National Pro-Life March in Washington, D.C. They have led our group to our nation’s capital for 10 straight years. They both worked as Team Leaders on our Christian Awakening Retreat for our Seniors for 18 consecutive years.

RONCALLI WELCOMES OVER 900 GRANDPARENTS

Roncalli welcomed over 900 grandparents on Friday, October 6 for our annual Grandparent’s Day celebration. Grandparents gathered in the gym for a day that included an all-school mass, a short program led by Roncalli President Joe Hollowell, a pep rally and class visits with their grandchild.

32 UPDATE MAGAZINE WINTER 2017 FOOTBALL SEASON KICKS OFF WITH

APPRECIATION RECEPTION For the first time in 10,129 days, the Rebels took the field with a new head coach. Scott Marsh made his Rebel head coaching debut Friday, August 18 after serving as the defensive coordinator last season.

Prior to the game, over 200 generous volunteers, corporate sponsors and their families enjoyed a catered dinner from Edwards Drive-In. Both schools honored the Southport Police Department before kickoff, showing community support after the death of Officer Aaron Allan. Rebel fans enjoyed watching the team defeat the Southport Cardinals 21-3.

RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 33 Rebel for a Day!

Between the 10 South Deanery 8th grade classes and individual guests, Roncalli has already hosted over 370 students for shadow visits! For the deanery visits, the classes heard from a current senior who graduated from their grade school, watched a video created by Roncalli graduate Harrison Pogue R’11 and played a trivia game to see how well they know RHS. After the morning program, they were paired with a current freshmen or sophomore, and they attended 3rd and 4th period with their host. Next came lunch, and then they heard from a Roncalli administrator, who spoke to them on how their experience as a Rebel will be unique to them as an individual! Each group ended their visit by watching a performance by the RHS Show Choir.

If your 8th grade son or daughter is interested in being a Rebel for a Day, please contact Director of Admissions, Allie Ross R’04 at [email protected] to set up the visit. She will work with you on finding the perfect host for your student, based on their academic and extracurricular interests. It is a great way for future Rebels to see what it is like to be a student at Roncalli!

Central Catholic St. Mark

Holy Name St. Rose

34 UPDATE MAGAZINE WINTER 2017 Roncalli invited all prospective students in 5th – 8th grades, along with their parents and family members, to join us for Open House 2017 on Thursday, November 2nd from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

All facets of school life at Roncalli were on display. Prospective students were able to visit information booths on all academic, extra-curricular and service organizations and had an opportunity to speak with current students, teachers, coaches, club moderators and school administrators. Tours of the school were available throughout the entire two hour time period.

RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 35 HOMECOMING CELEBRATION BACK ON CAMPUS For the first time in many years, Roncalli hosted both the Homecoming pre and post game celebrations here on campus. A huge tent in the west parking lot housed food and drinks from Big Daddy’s Bar and Grill that were free to all pregame. After the game, the tent was the place to be for more food, drinks, and live music by “Tastes Like Chicken.” Over 400 Rebel fans celebrated a homecoming victory and danced the night away. Thank you to our Homecoming 2017 Sponsors! Big Daddy’s Grill (Chris Waugh R’09) Harold and Samantha Bowling Family (Harold R’82 and Samantha Bowling R’83) Dant Insurance (Chris Dant R’82) Glander Orthodontics (Dr. Brian Rochford R’06) Innovative Slots (Mike Thomas) Steve’s Flowers and Gifts, Inc (Steve Huth C’66) Stock Yards Bank and Trust (Aaron Irwin R’97) The Linder/McClurg Century 21 Team (Mark Linder R’91)

36 UPDATE MAGAZINE WINTER 2017 JAFFE NAMED ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR

Roncalli High School Alumni Association presented John Jaffe its Alumnus of the Year award. This honor commemorates service and dedication to Catholic education.

As a member of Bishop Chartrand’s very first graduating Class of 1966, Jaffe went on to work in the construction industry for nearly 40 years ending his career as a specialist in all forms of concrete construction. Jaffe has served the Roncalli family for over 25 years as a wise steward of our community resources through his work on the Roncalli Board of Directors Facility Committee. During John’s time on the Committee, nearly $20,000,000 of construction projects have been completed. His work and the work of his fellow committee members has saved this community millions of dollars during that time.

John and his wife Mary are parishioners of St. Barnabas Catholic Church and have three children whom have graduated from Roncalli. John and Mary are now Roncalli grandparents as well.

GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY CLASS HONORED Each year at our Homecoming festivities, the Roncalli High School Alumni Association honors the Golden Anniversary class and the 25-year anniversary football players, cheerleaders and coaches.

The Kennedy Memorial and Bishop Chartrand Classes of 1968 were welcomed to Roncalli to begin a yearlong Golden Anniversary celebration. These two classes will attend our graduation ceremony next spring to be inducted into the Roncalli High School Golden Guard.

Also honored at halftime were the football players, cheerleaders and coaches from the 25-year anniversary class, the Roncalli Class of 1993. This hard nosed football team set the foundation for a successful future on the gridiron at Roncalli following their graduation.

MCHUGH NAMED HONORARY ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR The Roncalli Alumni Association named Margee McHugh the 2017 Honorary Alumnus of the Year. Each year, the Alumni Association recognizes individuals for their service and devotion to education. Not only is she a Central Catholic alumnus, McHugh returned to the school and has been a beloved teacher there "more years" than she can remember. Currently, she teaches 8th grade at Central Catholic and many of her current and former students joined her on the field to celebrate her award.

McHugh graduated from Manual High School in 1980 and has devoted her life to educating future Rebels at Central Catholic School. McHugh has impacted generations of south side families and her fellow faculty describes her as the heart and soul of Central Catholic.

RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 37 FOOTBALL

Junior Elijah Mahan Junior Taylor Kehoe

The Rebels posted an 8-2 record while negotiating 40-for-40 on extra points. Senior wide receiver one of the state’s toughest schedules. Due to the Michael Dill led the team with 43 catches, while IHSAA success factor, the Rebels competed in Class junior running back Elijah Mahan had a team-high 5A for the first time in the program’s 49-year history. 754 yards rushing. Senior linebacker Cade Morgan The team won its first seven games, extending its led the team in tackles (84), tackles for loss (18) and winning streak to a program-record, 22 games. The sacks (8). Senior safety Ethan Newett registered Rebels were a perfect 5-0 at home and stretched its team-high five interceptions. home-field winning streak to 14 games. After one season as the team’s defensive coordinator, Scott Gore, Morgan, Luedeman, senior running back Marsh took over as head coach and led Roncalli Patrick McManama, senior lineman Sean Hornek, to its second consecutive Circle City Conference senior tight end Hayden Moran, senior linebacker championship. In two seasons of conference play, Jones Asher, senior defensive back Cam Fath and the Rebels are a perfect 6-0. junior defensive lineman John Harris all were named All-Circle City Conference. Senior quarterback Conner Gore established new program records for single-season completions (123) All 10 Roncalli opponents finished the season with a and single-season completion percentage (73.6%, .500 record or better. Roncalli is the only program 123-for-167). Senior wide receiver Jacob Luedeman out of 326 in the state that can make that claim this left his mark on the record books, setting new records season. Four opponents won or tied for a conference for career receptions (67), career receiving yards title. Five opponents won at least a sectional title and (1,103) and tying the records for career touchdown three advanced to the semi-state round. catches (15) and single-game touchdown catches (3). Senior kicker Merrick Strykowski was a perfect

38 UPDATE MAGAZINE WINTER 2017 VOLLEYBALL

Junior Taylor Kehoe

The girls volleyball team filled the trophy county selection. Irmer, Hegwood and Eads case during the 2017 season, while compiling were all chosen All-Circle City Conference. a 25-9 record. The team repeated as Circle Additionally, Irmer was named second team all- City Conference champions and captured the state. program’s seventh Marion County Tournament title and the first since 2014. With wins over The Indiana High School Volleyball Coaches Pike and Perry Meridian, the team won a Class Association (IHSVCA) chose seniors Amelia 4A sectional at Decatur Central. The sectional Banister, Hannah Irmer, Grace Lawrie title was the program’s first since 2014 and third and Lauren Fey to the Academic All-State since moving to Class 4A in 2011. It’s also the list. Banister, Lawrie and Irmer were named program’s 26th sectional title. Only 11 Indiana honorable mention Academic All-State by the high schools have won at least 25 sectional titles. Indiana Coaches of Girls Sports Association The Rebels saw their season end in the regional (ICGSA). semifinal round by Avon, the eventual Class 4A state champion. In their final high school seasons, seniors Hannah Irmer and Lauren Fey crossed The Marion County Coaches of Girls Sports significant career milestones. Irmer achieved her Association (MCCGSA) named Senior Hannah 1,000th career dig against Cathedral and Fey Irmer and juniors Grace Hegwood and recorded her 1,000th career assist in the Marion Elizabeth Eads All-Marion County. Senior County Tournament quarterfinal-round win Lauren Fey was an honorable mention all- over Franklin Central.

RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 39 Junior Roy Tenorio

BOYS SOCCER

A young boys soccer team finished with an 8-10-1 record. Despite graduating nine seniors from last year’s squad, this year’s team advanced to the sectional final for the fourth straight season. The Rebels won two postseason games, including a 2-1 sectional semifinal victory over a 13-win Franklin team on its home pitch. Among the memorable regular season efforts was a home comeback against Franklin Central, when the Rebels turned a 3-0 deficit into a 3-3 draw. Additionally, the Rebels beat rival Southport twice – 3-2 in the season opener and 2-1 in overtime in the opening round of the Marion County Tournament.

Junior midfielder Robert Thang earned the team’s MVP award. He was a Top Team selection and second team All-District selection by the Indiana Soccer Coaches Association (ISCA). Thang was joined on the All-Circle City Conference team by junior goalkeeper Daniel Woodruff. Senior Zach Wallem was named the team’s mental attitude award winner. Woodruff, senior Luke Dow and juniors Wes Cunningham and Mateo Gonzalez were all picked to the Academic All-State team by the state’s coaches.

40 UPDATE MAGAZINE WINTER 2017 Sophomore Jeanne Sering

GIRLS SOCCER

The girls soccer team finished with an 8-8-1 record. The team finished the season ranked 13th in the final Class 2A state poll. It navigated a schedule that featured six games against teams that finished the season ranked in the top 10 in their respective classes. The season was highlighted by a 1-0 road win at Fort Wayne Carroll and a 2-1 victory at Franklin Central. In the Franklin Central game, sophomore goalkeeper Abby Genier made 25 saves, earning her Indianapolis Star Player of the Week honors.

Senior Rita Brockman was named the team MVP and senior Sydney Young earned the team’s mental attitude award. The Indiana Soccer Coaches Association (ISCA) selected Brockman second- team All-District. Young won a Top Team player award from the ISCA. Sophomore Sophia Dietz was named All-Circle City Conference and joined Genier on the All-Marion County team, as selected by the Marion County Coaches of Girls Sports Association (MCCGSA).

Brockman, Young and fellow seniors Grace Elo, Kelly Grube, Morgan Kincaid, Maiya Mahoney were all named Academic All-State by the ISCA. Juniors Ainsley Flask, Sidney Kritzmire, Molly Mullin and Jennifer Murillo were also selected Academic All-State by the ISCA. Additionally, the Indiana Coaches of Girls Sports Association (ICGSA) selected Morgan Kincaid to the Academic All-State team. That same organization named Grace Elo, Kelly Grube, Sydney Young and Rita Brockman to the honorable mention Academic All-State team.

RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 41 Senior Bryson Meek

BOYS TENNIS

Facing the graduation of last season’s top four players and a season-ending injury to a returning player, the boys’ tennis team rallied to win the program’s first sectional title since 2014. They defeated Lutheran (5-0) and Frankln Central (4-1) to win the program’s ninth overall sectional crown. The team finished with a 9-14 record against a schedule featuring seven teams in the state’s final top 30 poll and two of the state’s top five teams. Among the team’s victories were two wins over Franklin Central and wins over Lutheran and Lawrence Central, which propelled the team into the Marion County Tournament semifinal round. Senior Bryson Meek won the team’s MVP award. Sophomore Alex Payne earned the team’s mental attitude award.

42 UPDATE MAGAZINE WINTER 2017 Senior Annie Sullivan

GIRLS GOLF

A veteran girls golf team capitalized on multiple years of varsity experience to put together the program’s best winning percentage in four seasons. They met its goal of advancing to regional by finishing second in a strong sectional field. The team returned to the regional after missing out in 2016. The team was consistently in the upper tier of the field in the larger events, including a third-place finish in the Marion County Championships and second-place finishes in the All-Catholic and Circle City Conference events. Senior Annie Sullivan, who earned all-conference honors for the second straight year, was named the team’s MVP and senior Sophia Egold won the team’s mental attitude award.

RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 43 BOYS XC

Junior Nick Perkins

The boys cross country team saved its strongest races for program’s third state qualifier and the first since 2001. At the end of the season, closing with three strong efforts. the state championships, he ran 16:39 and finished 112th The team finished third in both the sectional and regional, in a field of 208. His winning time at the Greenfield- marking the first time in four seasons that the program Central Invitational of 15:58 is three seconds off his finished third or better in either race. The third-place school record and the third-fastest time in school history. finish at regional represented just the fourth time in the His efforts at the Circle City Championships (third) and last 22 years that the program finished third or better at Marion County Championships (eighth) earned him all- regional. The following week, the Rebels ran their best meet honors in both races. race of the season at the semi-state, finishing 13th out of 20 teams in the state’s most competitive field. The 13th- The Rebels ran the same varsity lineup in all three state place finish matched the second-best semi-state finish in tournament races. At the semi-state, all four sophomores program history (tied with the 2013 team) and trails only – Sam George, Owen Herndon, Ryan Flick and Liam the 2006 team, which finished 12th. During the regular Irwin – matched or exceed their personal bests. Senior season, the Rebels won the Greenfield-Central Invitational Dave Schrader ran his season’s best time at semi-state for the program’s first invitational title since 2013. At and senior Jason Croddy ran his second-best time of the Greenfield, 30 of the 40 varsity and JV runners who raced, season. established new personal bests. Perkins was named the team’s MVP and seniors Chandler For the second straight year, junior Nick Perkins had Gibson and David Schrader each won the team’s mental the best season in program history. He became the attitude award. Irwin won the team’s varsity most program’s first postseason champion, winning the New improved award and Nathan Cleveland was the JV team’s Palestine sectional by two seconds with a time of 16:48. most improved runner. The Indiana Association of Track The following week, he won the Rushville regional by and Cross Country Coaches (IATCCC) selected Seniors three seconds with a time of 16:57. At the semi-state, Dave Schrader and Jason Croddy to the Academic he finished 22nd in a time of 16:04, which enabled him All-State team. Junior Michael Runholt was picked to to qualify for the state championships. He is only the the honorable mention Academic All-State team by the IATCCC.

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Senior Isabel Laut

The girls cross country team showed resiliency and mental toughness, as it was forced to deal with several non-running related setbacks that sidelined six of the potential top seven runners. The team pressed on with a group of runners filling in to the vacant varsity spots, many running at the varsity level for the first time.

Junior Katie Minton ran her way to All-Sectional honors and won the team’s MVP award for the second time in three years. She also qualified individually for semi-state. Senior Kate Morse earned the team’s mental attitude award. The Indiana Association of Track and Cross County Coaches (IATCC) named Minton, Morse and seniors Scout Leffler and Grace Murphy Academic All-State. Senior Olivia Origer was selected to the honorable mention Academic All-State list by the IATCC. In the first race of the season in Shelby County, senior Kathleen Soller, in the midst of chemotherapy, ran and completed a race dedicated to another high school runner who had passed away from cancer earlier in the year.

RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 45 Bruster’s Bits Gary Armbruster R ‘81 Director of Alumni Services UnBellievable – 135 Years of Service

In the last UPDATE, I wrote in Leadville, Colorado atop ordered, they had it removed to about some of my favorite the Ninth Street schoolhouse the schoolhouse where it was Roncalli traditions. One of pictured above. Last summer, I tried. Experts who have heard those traditions is ringing was on Roncalli’s Summer Field the sound say that the tone is the chapel bell at graduation Study in the Rocky Mountains really sweet and is the prettiest to celebrate the official end and realized how close we were of any of the bells in the state. of the school year, looking to Leadville and the original Today it will be placed in forward to future successes home of our bell. It was the position and sometime this of our graduates. Our bell motivation needed to find out afternoon the public will have is often heard ringing after exactly where our bell has spent an opportunity of judging for a big victory in the stadium its life. This is that story. themselves, as it will then be and was even mentioned in tapped.” The bell made the Rob Brown’s exciting play- On April 1, 1882 as reported trip from St. Louis, through by-play call after the winning in the Leadville Daily Herald, Denver then onto the famous play in the baseball state “This bell was ordered some Denver South Park & Pacific championship game two years time ago from L.M. Rumsey narrow gauge railroad into ago. Rob exclaimed, “He’s safe! manufacturing company of St. Leadville. He’s safe! He’s safe! Ring the Louis, but did not arrive until bell in the chapel! The Rebels yesterday morning. It is a big The big bronze bell looked out have won the 2016 4A State bell weighing 1,251 pounds upon the beautiful mountain Championship!” Our chapel and is constructed of excellent town through the remainder of bell has had an interesting quality bronze metal. When the 1800s including the peak history long before it made its it reached its destination the of the silver rush and halfway way to our campus. The first contractors went to the depot into the 1900s. Leadville, or home of our chapel bell was and finding just what they had “Cloud City” as it is commonly

46 UPDATE MAGAZINE WINTER 2017 known, was the richest of all including Roncalli’s future our chapel bell was cast. Both mining towns of that early chapel bell was given to the Bishop Joseph Chartrand and period. Unfortunately, with the college where most of the our chapel bell were “born” silver panic of 1893, it brought bells remain today. Hastings in St. Louis, Missouri. Every to a close forever those fantastic College, in celebration of the July 4th all 8,000 bells in days of easy wealth. Leadville Winston Jones bell collection, the Winston Jones collection was a popular destination for today still offers an elective were rung simultaneously for western folklore characters class called Bell-ievable taught four minutes at the request of including Doc Holiday, Oscar by bell expert, Dr. Byron President John F. Kennedy, Wilde, Margaret Brown of The Jensen, professor of music and the namesake of another Unsinkable Molly Brown fame chair of the music department. of our founding schools, and members of the Buffalo Bill Regrettably, in order to safely Kennedy Memorial High Cody Revue. Today, a park sits transport the bells from their School. Sacred Heart parish, on the corner where the Ninth home at the International where Sacred Heart Central Street schoolhouse once stood. Bell Museum in Colorado to High School existed for over Hastings College in Nebraska, 50 years presently has four When the Ninth Street some of the bells had to be bells in their church’s belfry, schoolhouse was torn down, sold to raise revenue for the all cast in St. Louis, Missouri. estimated sometime during the transfer. Brosamer’s Bells Inc., Leadville’s first newspaper 1950s, the bell was acquired the world’s largest dealer of printed in 1878 was called by Winston H. Jones of antique, historic and used bells The Reveille which is also the Evergreen, Colorado. Jones located in Brooklyn, Michigan, name of Roncall High School’s was the proprietor of the purchased several bells from the yearbook for the past 49 years. International Bell Museum collection. One of those bells Roncalli, Sacred Heart Central, located on his family’s plot attained by Brosamer’s Bells Kennedy Memorial and Bishop of land in Evergreen. Each is the one that sits proudly in Chartrand all have proud July 4th, Winston Jones and the chapel belfry on Roncalli’s football histories and traditions many friends, neighbors and campus and the first building including the Rebels’ nine volunteers would ring all 8,000 visible to those visiting our football state championships. bells in his collection for four beautiful campus. The bell Our chapel bell faces Roncalli minutes. This tradition started was purchased in 2009 during Stadium and has proudly at request from President construction of the chapel welcomed thousands of fans for John F. Kennedy. Roncalli’s and set in place in the fall of the past seven years. Winston future chapel bell was part of 2010 in time for the chapel Jones’ cousin is Tom Osborne, that annual tradition. The dedication on December 7, retired longtime head football International Bell Museum 2010. coach of the University of opened for business in 1957 Nebraska Cornhuskers and and closed shortly after Roncalli High School has a three-time NCAA National Winston Jones’ death on few additional links to our Champion. Tom Osborne August 14, 2006. well-traveled bell that occurred also attended Hastings College long before it was set in place which was founded in 1882, Winston Jones was a graduate atop our chapel. Bishop the same year our chapel bell of Hastings College in Joseph Chartrand, our school was cast over 135 years ago. Hastings, Nebraska and after building’s first namesake was his death his bell collection, born in 1870, 12 years before

RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 47 represented Bishop Chartrand’s Class of 1966 at a reunion last Class Notes summer at Roncalli. Msgr Schaedel is pastor at St. Luke’s on the northside. Sr. Mary Jo ministers in California and Sr. Cosmo SHC ’55 and Paul A. Annee SHC ’60, Barbara ministers at Miracle Sharon (Johnston) Piazza Former Indianapolis Police Place near St. Philp Neri on the of Indianapolis were honored Chief, was awarded the near eastside. at a surprise 60th wedding

Valerie (Sperka) Bendel R’81 married Greg Bendel on

Sagamore of the Wabash, the anniversary dinner hosted by state’s highest civilian honor, their six daughters, four sons- during a surprise birthday in-law, nine grandchildren party June 17, 2017. The and two great grandchildren. presentation was made by The kids say, “Congratulations his grandson Paul M. Annee September 16, 2017, at Our Mom (Nan) and Dad R’15 on behalf of Gov. Eric J. Lady of the Greenwood (Grandad)! We all love you!!! Holcomb. Paul was recognized Catholic Church. Val is the Piazza Roncalli Rebels include: for his many years of service Director of Development for Robin (Piazza) Oncale R’76, to the city and the state. He Catholic Charities at Keli (Piazza) Wilson R’77, joined IPD in 1965 as a rookie Archdiocese of Indianapolis. Gina (Piazza) Buchanan patrolman, working his way up R’79, Jill (Piazza) Good R’80, the ranks until Mayor William Laurie (Piazza) and Mike Hudnut III appointed him Ray R’82, Maria (Piazza) chief in 1986. Cmdr. Christian Gaskill R’94, Conway R’84, Ashlee Oncale commanding officer of Navy R’99, Noah McDaniel Recruiting District New York R’00, Britnee Oncale R’03, Cosmo Buchanan and his Msgr Joseph Schaedel, Sr. fiancé Tracy Watkins R’05, Mary Jo Piccione and Sr. Alex Buchanan R’07, Sam Barbara McClelland all Buchanan R’11, Sal Ray R’13, Gina Ray R’14, and Sophia Ray R’18. Sharon (and native of Southside graduated from St. Mary of the Indianapolis, saluting Capt. Woods in 1957. William Cox, commander of Navy Recruiting District

48 UPDATE MAGAZINE WINTER 2017 a $250,000 investment. For Region East) received the more information about Brazyn from CCHD director Ralph authority to assume command Life, Lawrie’s company, and McCloud, left, and Bishop during a ceremony held in One The Morph, please visit www. David P. Talley of Alexandria, World Trade Center. The New brazynlife.com. LA., at the Archbishop Edward York recruiting district was T. O’Meara Catholic Center officially established in 1972 in Indianapolis on June to help create an all-volunteer 14. Sister Tracey, 29, a second- naval force and consists of Jessica (Beaman) Shugg year novice with the Sisters of more than 40 recruiting R’06 married Tyler Shugg of Providence of Saint Mary-of- stations covering New York, the-Woods, said she has found Long Island and northern half that the people she works of New Jersey. with in neighborhoods and 30 congregations, including the 17 largest around Indianapolis are the inspiration that fills her Nate Lawrie R’00 presented with hope in a world beset by his innovative fitness tool on Covington, LA on October injustice. an episode of “Shark Tank” 15, 2017 in Bargersville, IN. Alyssa Beaman R’09 was Maid of Honor. Jessica is currently studying for the CFP exam. Rose (Timpe) Branson Max Weisenbach R’06 and ‘07 graduated from IUPUI’s his wife, Beth, welcomed School of Public and on October 29. Nate is a June Joyce Weisenbach into Environmental Affairs with former All-State tight end for the world on November 15. her Master of Public Affairs in the Rebels, who later earned Grandpa Chuck has been Nonprofit Management in May All-American honors at Yale smiling since the news became 2017. Rose is the Donor and before being drafted by the public. Alumni Relations Coordinator Tampa Bay Buccaneers in at Scecina Memorial High the 2004 NFL draft. He Providence Sister Tracey School.” went on to play eight years Horan R’06 receives the of professional football. “It’s Catholic Campaign for Human extremely exciting,” said Nate. Development’s (CCHD) “I came up with The Morph 2017 Cardinal Bernardin because I desperately wanted New Leadership Award something like it when I was a professional athlete. It took years of development to get the product just right, so it UIndy’s Head Assistant was thrilling to be selected to basketball coach, Paul Corsaro pitch it in front of the Sharks.” R’07, poses with Greyhound Nate worked the Sharks for sophomore, Jimmy King R ‘15 at UIndy.

RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 49 Marian University posing with fellow Rebel, Christian Stewart ‘17. Kyle Brewer R’08 married Ellery Howard R’10 married Amanda Bradley on August 12, Chad Beard R’10 on Joe Fanelli R’09 lives in 2017. Rebels in the wedding September 2, 2017 at Holy Houston and experienced the Name Catholic Church. The effects of Hurricane Harvey,

reception took place at Crane included: Bridesmaids Bay. Rebels in the wedding a Category 4 hurricane (130 Caitlin Conover R’08, included Curtis Reeser R’10, mph sustained winds) first Christy (Brewer) Weesner Rachael Beard R’13, Kevin hand. Texans in boats and R’06, and Katie Brewer Parrett R’10, Brandon trucks helping others were R’12. Best Man John Hasty Banta R’10, Alyssa Servie also prevalent in the news at R’08. Groomsmen Nick R’10, Ryan Russell R’10, that time. “If there is a silver Meyer R’08, Jake Bogardus Max Smock R’10, Tiffany lining here, I guess that’s what R’08, Nathan Bradley R’04, Hornaday R’10, David Klene it is,” Fanelli said. Joe is a field Tyler Thompson R’08, R’10, Haley (Fenton) Klene reporter for the Houston Press. Ryan Schnell R’08, Aaron R’10, Christian Beard R’15, Puntarelli R’08, and Tyler Chris Conover R’10, Gina Nichole (Gillum) Gilhooly Peterman R’08. Gough R’10, Ally Marshall R’09 married Tim Gilhooly on R’10, Nick Schwartz R’10, April 8, 2017 at St. Barnabas, Kevin Miller R’08 and his Corey Pope R’10, Tori Becher and the reception was at The wife, Suzanne are professional R’10, Brittany Peterson R’10, Indiana Roof Ballroom. Rebels musicians called “The Rook Jimmy Pierle R’10 and Pat Duo” working for Carnival Caskey R’10! Cruise Lines. The Rook Duo can be found on Facebook and Lauren (Ezell) Goodman R’10 Youtube for more information. married John Goodman on July 1, 2017 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Rebels in

Aaron Evans R‘09 begins his in the wedding included second year as an Assistant Jordan (Sudzina R’09) Schoen, Katelyn Dawson R’09, Jessica Page R’09, Lily Watson R’09, Jodi Gillum the wedding included: Josh R’11, Stephanie Gillum R’14, Ezell R‘04, Jake Ezell R‘07, Kenny Gillum R’17 and Lena Katie (Young) Lauck R‘09, Gillum R’21. Men’s basketball coach at

50 UPDATE MAGAZINE WINTER 2017 Kim Bradley R‘10, Audrey Kristen Thomas R’11. Claire Golf Course. Rebels in the (Dubord) Banich R‘10, and is a nurse at Franciscan Health bridal party included: Morgan Olivia Jahnke R’09. Lauren – Bone Marrow transplant Kehoe R’13, Sarah Groves works for Eli Lilly. and Will works for Peterbilt Farrell R’12 and Amber Trucking in the rental division. Kunkel R’18. Brittany teaches in the math department at Roncalli. Bryn Cavett R’11 moved to Memphis,TN in March of Evan Anttonen R’12 married Meghann (Wood) 2017 and graduated from the Jenny Hand on October 28, Kwiatkowski R’12 married 2017 with Monsignor Tony Matt Kwiatkowski on October Volz presiding. Evan and his 21, 2017 at Saints Francis and Clare Catholic Church. A

Memphis Police Academy on August 10. Bryn is now working in the Frayser area of wife graduated from Indiana Memphis as a commissioned University. Evan currently police officer with Memphis works as an accountant. reception at The Barn at Bay Police Department. Rebels in the wedding party Horse followed the wedding. included: Mike Russell Rebels in the wedding were: Claire (Curtis) Schott R’11 R’12, Pat Lockhart R’12, Sara Gin R’12 and Lauren married Will Schott R’12 Kevin Schoettle R’12, Sheets R’12. Meghann is a on October 21, 2017 at St. Eamon Roberts R’12, Jack Registered Dietitian. Roch celebrated by Rev. Jim Niezer R’12, Thomas Jacobs Farrell. Rebels in the wedding R’12, Adam Clemens R’12, Nick Lutgring R’12, Elise Anttonen R’16 and Emma Olivia (Curtis) Elam R’13 Anttonen R’18. married Jason Elam R’13 on August 12, 2017 at Brittany (Kehoe) Moran R’12 Marian University Bishop married Justin Moran on July Chartrand Chapel. Rebels 28, 2017 at Southern Dunes were: Sam Belcas R’12, Kevin Harrington R’12, Joe Schott R’14, David Schott R’15, Tony Schott R’18, Olivia (Curtis) Elam R’13, in the wedding included: Margaret Curtis R’14, Rachel Maddi Wincek R’13, Lexi (Armbruster) Adika R’10, Elsener R’13, Sarah Elam Angela Fowler R’11 and

RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 51 College student, is a member of Purdue’s Big Bass Drum crew. The drum can be seen at all R’15, Claire (Curtis) Schott Patrick Sandler R’17 freshman home football games as well as R’11, Margaret Curtis R’14, placekicker at University of parades, alumni rallies, the Will Schott R’14, Alejandro Dayton was named Special Indianapolis 500 Race, and Caldera R’14, Derek Elam Teams Player of the Week after many other special events. R’19 and Brett Bauer R’13.

Trevor Jacob R’16 joined Dr. Haley Vannoy R’14 and David Wolf HON’12 on his Deklin Veenhuizen R’14, 12th trip to Romania providing Purdue seniors studying leading the Flyers to a 25-23 nursing and food science win over Southeast Missouri on Saturday, September 9. Patrick hit field goals of 32, 25, 25 and 38 yards in the win. His four field goals tied a UD record first set in 1972. dental care to 400 orphans during their trip in August. respectively were paired Since the last publication of the Sydney Wade R’16 is a UPDATE, the Advancement together at Homecoming this sophomore at St. Louis Office has received word of the year. Haley is the Nursing University where last year she following deaths: Student Council President and made the dean’s list. This past a nursing peer mentor. Deklin Robert McKay SHC’49 is the Mortar Board National Bob Wilbur SCH Staff College Senior honor society Richard Schott SHC ‘60 President and an Honors Kathleen (Kay) (Buckel) College Leadership Council Beeson SHC’65 executive board member. Richard Shreve SHC’65 Joan (Rode) McKinley C’69 Debbie (Woosely) Allard R’70 summer, Sydney served with David Reckley R’75 Matt Cunningham R’15 an other undergraduates and Charles A. Peoni R’76 Electrical Engineering Honors health care professionals to Brian D. Irish R’90 provide health care to many Steven Dillon R’96 underprivileged villages in the Mallory Opel R’09 Bududa district of Uganda. Megan Yoder R’14 Sydney states, “I also am Meredith Opel R’15 grateful to all at Roncalli for giving me such a passion to If a Roncalli Alum or former teacher give back and be of service to has passed away recently, please others.” contact us at [email protected].

52 UPDATE MAGAZINE WINTER 2017 Rev. Tony Hollowell R’00, Rev. Ben Syberg R’06, Dcn. Dave Henn R’87, Msgr. Joseph Schaedel C’66, Rev. Andy Syberg R’01, Rev. John Hollowell R’97 and Rev. Dustin Boehm R’01 joined Rev. Eric Augenstein, Vocations Director for the Indianapolis Archdiocese, to celebrate Mass for the entire school on September 15.

For the second year in a row Mike Agal’s team won the Alumni Basketball League. Members of the team were Bartley Marshall R’08, Aaron Evans R’09, Jack Hawkins R’08, Nick Lyons, Jamall Pittman, Mike Agal R’08, Devon Marshall R’09 and Jake Stafford. Thanks to all that played this year to make our league one of the best around.

Congratulations to our newest Honorary Alumna, Margee McHugh H’17! Welcome (officially) to the Roncalli Rebel Family! Pictured left to right are Central Catholic faculty who are also Roncalli Alumni: Brandon Bowling R'09, Angie (Schott) Gocur R'09, Missy (Abbott) Marsh R'93, Margee McHugh HON ’17, Gary Armbruster R'81, and Ruth (Black) Hurrle R'92. Marian University and Roncalli have had a long and distinguished partnership over the years. Visiting the westside college campus proves that Marian loves our Roncalli alumni. Mark Henninger R’92 – Head football coach at Marian University, Joey Newton R’03 – Choir Director Roncalli High School, Emma Laut R’11- Foodcorps a Division of Americorp Detroit, MI and Beth (Field) Meece R’01- Assistant Principal at St. Jude Catholic School.

Members of the Bishop Chartrand class of 1967 showed up in force to celebrate their 50th reunion this past summer at Roncalli. They were the second graduation class of the school.

Several members from the Sacred Heart Class of 1957 enjoyed a 60th reunion at Roncalli on July 29, 2017.

RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 53 The Last Word Chuck Weisenbach R’79 Principal

It is not uncommon for Catholic high schools across the country to develop what is called a “graduate profile.” The purpose of a graduate profile is to give clear direction to a school’s students, faculty, staff and parents as to the desired outcomes for each student during their years in school, culminating in graduation. For many years this practice was more common in Catholic high schools affiliated with a specific religious order (i.e., Franciscans, Dominicans, Benedictines, etc.) but has become more common among all Catholic schools. Last spring Roncalli High School undertook the development of a graduate profile as an initiative set forth in its current Strategic Plan. The process included input from students, teachers, administrators, staff members, parents, alumni and representatives from the archdiocesan Office of Catholic Schools. We are very proud of the graduate profile that was created for Roncalli High School and are anxious to have it serve as a guidepost for all who work with our students!

Roncalli Graduate Profile: As Christ has called upon each of us to “go make disciples of all nations” and to the extent that our namesake, St. John XXIII (Angelo Cardinal Roncalli) was committed to that task, it is Roncalli High School’s intention to create disciples of Jesus in the image of St. John. It is to this purpose that we aspire for all of our graduates to honor and glorify God by:

FAITH: having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and evangelizing the message of the Gospel through their actions.

ACADEMIA: reaching their fullest potential through a commitment to lifelong learning.

SERVICE: serving the needs of others with loving and compassionate hearts.

COMMUNITY: being devout members of the Church, cultivators of the Roncalli spirit, and responsible citizens.

DIGNITY: recognizing that every person is created in the image and likeness of God, having the utmost respect for life, and embracing a diverse world.

As a follow-up to this graduate profile, I wanted to share with you a couple of unsolicited comments shared with me via email or voicemail during the first months of this school year.

54 UPDATE MAGAZINE WINTER 2017 Member of the class of 2017 “. . . the intangible points of emphasis at Roncalli (an expectation of excellence, preparing for class in addition to doing homework, getting homework done in a timely manner, asking questions both in and out of class, and general study skills) are invaluable and something that wasn’t emphasized in other high schools. I’m very grateful the teachers at Roncalli didn’t “baby” us through the classes because the professors at the collegiate level have no interest in babying students.”

Random citizen “. . . I was downtown near city market on Sunday and saw about 3 cars full of teenagers (who had Roncalli sweatshirts on) and my wife and I were just observing because “you never know with teenagers”. They had coolers, sacks, and drinks. They were the nicest kids. They were talking so kindly to the homeless and giving them sacks of food. We could not believe what we were witnessing and what good kids they were. I felt like I had to let the school know what we saw. They represented the school so well and whatever you are doing with your students is working.”

Bus driver “I have been driving a school bus for 35 years. I drove some of your students to and from Olive Garden. I called to compliment your school because I have never seen kids so well behaved. They were beyond polite. I was just so impressed with them and their kindness.”

Local charitable organization “The volunteers that showed up from Roncalli worked tirelessly to accept the food donations, sort them, load them in crates and carry the crates to the truck. We were so fortunate to have them. We couldn’t have done it without them. They all really showed up to work and serve and hardly took time to take a deep breath.”

Local health care provider (email) “. . . 99% of the Roncalli students I have seen over the years have made my job so much more enjoyable than ever imaginable! I get to see kids from all the schools on the southside and around town. There is a distinct difference in the Roncalli kids.”

Member of the RHS Class of 2016 “...I am writing to you both to share some exciting news as it applies to my life after Roncalli. I have just finished my first year in college (making the dean’s list) and tomorrow will finish my lab assistant internship at Eli Lilly and Company. This weekend I leave for Uganda where I will be serving with other undergraduates and health care professionals to provide healthcare to many underprivileged villages in the Bududa district of the country. I have Roncalli to thank for giving me many of the tools for this success and am grateful to all at Roncalli for giving me such a passion to give back and be of service to others.”

Scecina alum/football fan “...Between the first and second quarter of last Friday night’s football game between Roncalli and Scecina, members of the first graduating class from Scecina who were celebrating our 60th reunion this weekend were introduced on the field. As we received a nice reception from the Scecina fans and team I heard applause from the Roncalli side of the field and turned to see the coach and team standing and applauding. Roncalli High School should be very proud of not only of a good football team, but a classy team and staff.”

These are just a snippet of the positive comments that have come my way in just the first nine weeks of the school year. I share them with you not as a proud principal (though I am) but as testimony that our efforts to move our students in the direction of that “Graduate Profile” seem to be working!

In the spirit of the Thanksgiving holiday we all recently enjoyed, I thank all in the Roncalli Family who support the mission of our school in any way. Our school is deeply indebted to each of you!

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