THE MAGAZINE OF CHRISTIAN BROTHERS HIGH SCHOOL PURPLE & GOLD SPRING/ SUMMER 2018

Founder’s Day The “heavy lifting” of support for CBHS comes from many alumni and friends rather than from a few individuals. It’s the fabric of Christian Brothers... lots of folks pitching in to make sure our school stays abreast with the times, helps all the families shoulder the tuition and secures the future.

BR. JOEL WILLIAM MCGRAW , FSC FEATURED SPRING/SUMMER 2018

FOUNDER’S DAY BRINGS DEAN GEORGE PRATT ANTHONY MILLER 8 BROTHERS TO MEMPHIS 18 REMEMBERED, HONORED 28 MAKES IT TO THE NFL

Brothers renew their vows at the annual George J. Pratt, Jr. ‘65 passed away on CBHS alum and University of Memphis Founder’s Day celebration, held April 6 January 2 after serving CBHS for 46 star Anthony Miller is drafted in the at Christian Brothers High School. years as teacher, coach, and Dean. second round of the April NFL draft.

INSIDE

Purple & Gold magazine 2 President’s Perspective Class of 2018 Excels in Classroom is published semi-annually by 24 Christian Brothers High School 4 Lasallian Awards 28 Alumni Feature - Anthony Miller Marketing and Communications 6 Distinguished Alumnus 30 Alumni Band Reunion 5900 Walnut Grove Road Founder’s Day Alumni News Memphis, TN 38120-2174 8 32 901.261.4930 10 FedEx Speaker Series 35 Donor Profile [email protected] 12 Faculty Focus – Br. Phil Jones 36 Around Campus cbhs.org 14 Turning Tides – Chris Herren 44 Brothers’ Boys Editor 16 5th Annual Career Day In Memoriam John E. Morris, 48 Director of Marketing 18 Death of George Pratt 49 Calendar/Upcoming Events & Communications 22 Faculty Focus –John Ward Layout and Design Dawn Kelso

1 PRESIDENT’S perspective

Dear Friends,

As the school year ends, graduates start “passing God may have had other plans for me. I look forward to a through” the halls of CBHS as they return home sabbatical to discern what God has in store for me. from college. Some of the former basketball players scrimmage in the gym; other graduates are picking Over the past few years the most-asked question of me up their younger brothers after school; a few are has shifted from “How long have you been at CBHS?” to interested in seeing the new additions; most are here “How much longer are you going to be at CBHS?” Hence, to visit former teachers. when Fr. Bill Burke asked me that a few months ago and I told him one more year, he looked a bit shocked but Not a day passes that an alumnus or retired teacher understood that it is time to pass the baton on to the doesn’t “pass through” the school. Some stay longer next generation of administrators. (The CBHS Board than others but they are always welcome to visit. will conduct a search for the next President. At that point, the candidate will be presented to the Lasallian Next year will be my 30th year at CBHS and I will be Mission Council of the Christian Brothers for approval.) completing my “pass through” in Memphis at the end of the 2018-19 school year. My original plan in 1989 At graduation this year, I quoted St. John Baptist de was to stay for a few years and head back to school LaSalle: for further study. How naïve it was of me to forget that

2 “God, who guides all things with wisdom and serenity and High School. With many academic and co-curricular whose way it is not to force the inclinations of persons, accomplishments, they have helped write the history willed to commit me entirely to the development of the of the school. My best to them as they pass the baton schools. He did this in an imperceptible way and over to the Class of 2019 and begin the next phase of their a long period of time, so that one commitment led to academic pursuits. another in a way that I did not foresee in the beginning.” Fraternally, The perspective of reflecting on the past energizes me as I look towards the future. To feel the presence of God in my life, to realize that my first commitment is to the Christian Brothers, and to see how the Lasallian Mission Brother Chris Englert, FSC has expanded in the world, offer so many opportunities President, Christian Brothers High School for my next “career”.

My congratulations to the Class of 2018 who completed their “pass through” at Christian Brothers

3 2018 LASALLIAN FOUNDER’S AWARDS BANQUET

Honoring Steve Fracchia ‘86 Fred Freres Marc Walker ‘02 Distinguished Alumnus Tom Whitman ‘55

The second annual Lasallian Founder’s Awards Banquet was held April 5 at CBHS, with Br. Chris Englert presiding, to honor this year’s award recipients -- Steve Fracchia (CBHS ’86), former CBHS faculty member Fred Freres, Dr. Marc Walker (CBHS ’02), and Distinguished Alumnus C. Thomas Whitman (CBHS ’55).

The Awards Banquet was one of many events hosted by the school during Founder’s Week, and highlighted the mission of St. John Baptist De LaSalle, founder of the Christian Brothers, and the five core principles of the Lasallian mission – Faith in the Presence of God, Quality Education, Concern for the Poor and Social Justice, Respect for all Persons, and Inclusive Community.

4 LASALLIAN AWARDS / 2018 Distinguished Alumnus

Steve Fracchia ‘86

The first honoree of the evening, Steve Fracchia, received the Lasallian Founder’s Award for his Commitment to Inclusive Community. Steve’s volunteer work and community engagement throughout Memphis is extensive. As Steve addressed the audience, he recalled the dedication and blessing of Heffernan Hall during his senior year on November 25, 1985 when, as Student Council President, he addressed the audience with the first words spoken in the newly constructed dining hall, “Let us remember we are in the holy presence of God.”

Fracchia continued, “This place really is a great big family, with the common denominator found in the Lasallian core principles. These core principles are not simply a nice feeling or a passing hobby. As De La Salle taught us to conclude each prayer, the Lasallian Core Principles, live, like Jesus, in our hearts.” Steve continued on the importance of the Lasallian core principles, “The poor sometimes want more than a donation, they want your heart and attention. They want to be seen and valued as who they are – real people, children of God. Quality education is more than providing tuition assistance, it is often answering the call to a vocation which Fred Freres requires much sacrifice. It is learning that success doesn't Former faculty member Fred Freres, who taught history at happen overnight…. it is perseverance in action. Inclusive CBHS for 35 years, was recognized for his Commitment to Community will demand that you move out of your comfort Quality Education, echoing the life’s work of St. John Baptist zone and make room for those radically different than de La Salle, the patron saint of teachers. Touching the lives of yourself. Respect for all persons, will challenge you greatly countless students, Freres took the formation of young men as you hold fast to your own faith and beliefs, but, at the same seriously, recognizing the importance of educating the whole time, open your heart and show love for a stranger. And, faith person, and helping develop them not just mentally, but also in the presence of God will test you, especially in those dark spiritually and morally… truly building Men for Tomorrow and nights when Jesus calls you to rely on Him unconditionally, Brothers for Life. with the knowledge that although He may seem hidden, He is by your side the entire time.” As former student Jesse McCollum ’93 recalled in a letter read by Br. Chris, “It was Mr. Freres who validated the sense that there was something bigger out there for me, …the torch he passed to me still burns…. every time I help pass laws to clothe the poor, feed the hungry, fight for justice….to inspire others to become active citizens and public servants…my success is certainly his success.” As Freres addressed the audience he reflected upon his years at CBHS, “Where would this city be without Christian Brothers High School? It’s my second home. I love this school… I love the Brothers. I’ve lived a life that I love, giving service to others and having an impact on thousands of young men. It is the greatest gift that anyone can be given from God. This school will continue to prosper, and the students who leave this school, if they use the Lasallian principles as a guide for their lives, will be great and good men and the world will be better for it”

5 Marc Walker ‘02 Tom Whitman ‘55

Dr. Marc Walker was awarded the Young Alumnus Award Distinguished Alumnus for Service to the Poor. Marc is a senior resident physician in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Yale-New Haven Also honored at the awards banquet was this year’s Hospital in New Haven, CT. He attended Harvard Medical Distinguished Alumnus, Tom Whitman. He received the School and Harvard Business School, earning both the Distinguished Alumnus Award earlier this school year for Doctorate in Medicine and Master of Business Administration his “significant and broad accomplishments in business and degrees. Dr. Walker participates in volunteer surgical professional life”. The Distinguished Alumnus Award is the expeditions to developing nations through HandHelp, Inc., highest award that can be bestowed by the CBHS Alumni performing hand surgery for adults and children who might Association. Whitman is certainly deserving of the award not otherwise receive help. by the success he’s attained in his professional life alone. However, a closer look at Tom’s accomplishments shows Dr. Walker addressed the audience and recalled “At Christian that, like the other recipients, he has a heart for the Lasallian Brothers the Lasallian call to become responsible citizens in Mission that is borne out in his life’s work. the global community was around us every day. We supported a variety of mission efforts and helped sister schools around A proud product of the Catholic school system, Whitman the globe, the importance of which cannot be overstated. never had a lay teacher until his freshman year at Notre The first large-scale service project that I was involved with Dame. He outlined his philanthropic involvement throughout was here… the success of which showed us all that with just the years in Memphis and all the CBHS graduates that he a little focused energy and commitment to a cause, that we has served with in those efforts. “Christian Brothers High could amplify an effort enormously …so I took that lesson School graduates are ubiquitous in this community; we are a and over the course of the next 16 years I ran with it, and it brotherhood that is united by a shared experience and shared continued to largely influence the work that I do every day, values based on Lasallian principles. We are proud to call and it was a primer for the international medical mission…. It ourselves Brothers’ Boys.” has taken me all around the world and showed me life through so many lenses…it’s informed everything about what I would like to do and where I feel I’ve been called that allowed me to serve others in that way.” He continued, “My time at Christian Brothers High School certainly lit a flame that continues to fuel that pursuit of service for others, and for that reason one of the many names by which I’m called for which I’ll always be proud is a Brothers’ Boy.”

6 LASALLIAN AWARDS / 2018 Distinguished Alumnus

Congratulations to award winners at the April 5 Lasallian Awards Banquet: Fred Freres, Tom Whitman ‘55, Steve Fracchia ‘86, and Dr. Marc Walker ‘03.

A video of the entire Awards program is available at cbhs.org.

7 8 FOUNDER’S DAY CBHS Welcomes Brothers To Memphis

Dozens of Christian Brothers from the Midwest District and beyond came to Christian Brothers High School April 5-6 for the semi-annual retreat for Novices and Brothers taking annual vows.

On Friday, April 6, an all-school Founder's Day Mass was held in the gymnasium, celebrated by Msgr. John McArthur (CBHS ’66) AFSC, chaplain of Christian Brothers High School, assisted by Father Tony Romo, SVD, Msgr. Peter Buchignani, AFSC, ‘58, Fr. Bill Burke ‘67, Father Tom Condon, OP, ‘71, Father Ken Letoile, OP, from Providence Rhode Island, and Deacon Henry Littleton.

During the Liturgy, many Brothers professed their annual promises or vows, determined by their stage in formation. Postulants and novices make promises. Temporary professed Brothers and Professed Brothers renew their vows. This group of Brothers included Brother Felix Joseph, FSC, from Rome, Italy and ones serving Christian Brothers High School and Christian Brothers University. Brother Larry Schatz, FSC, Midwest District Visitor, led the Brothers in the recitation of the promises and vows.

The Brothers’ singing of the Ecce Quam Bonum (Psalm 133) at the conclusion of the Mass was inspiring to the students, faculty, and guests.

The CBHS band, directed by Patrick Bolton (CBHS ’95), and the CBHS Brothers of Faith Chorus, directed by Stephen Womack, were joined by members of the Colegio de La Salle School band from Costa Rica.

9 St. Jude President Dr. James Downing Headlines CBHS Speaker Series

James R. Downing, MD, President and Chief Executive CBHS Principal Chris Fay welcomed business leaders, Officer of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis alumni, and students taking classes in the Marr Department was the featured speaker at the April 20 FedEx Speaker of Business to CBHS Heffernan Hall for the second offering Series, sponsored by the Christian Brothers High School’s in the speaker series. The inaugural one held in the fall of Marr Department of Business. 2017 featured Fred Smith and Richard Smith of FedEx.

As the architect of a new six-year strategic plan, he 1998 CBHS graduate Ricky Harris, Jr., MD, of Gastro One is leading the expansion of St. Jude Clinical Care and and a St. Jude Board Member, made the introductions of Research Programs in Memphis and around the globe. Fred Azar, MD, and Dr. Downing. Dr. Azar is Chief of Staff of Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics and is also a St. Jude A renowned leader in pediatric cancer research, Dr. Board Member. He moderated the discussion between the Downing focuses his work on understanding the genetic audience and Dr. Downing during the one-hour program. basis of cancer and using that information to improve the treatment of children with cancer. He was instrumental in He detailed the expansion of the hospital’s research launching the Pediatric Cancer Genome Project (PCGP), facilities including the proton beam technology to be which has sequenced the normal and cancer genomes used to save hundreds of children’s lives. Dr. Downing also of more than 800 young cancer patients with some emphasized the great importance of St. Jude Global, which of the least understood and most aggressive tumors. has now reached across 17 countries including El Salvador The project made TIME magazine’s 2012 list of top 10 which, through the help of St. Jude, has moved the cure rate medical breakthroughs. In 2013, he was a finalist for TIME from 20% to 60%. The initiative continues to expand from magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world. Latin American to Asia and the Far East into countries such

10 Dr. Ricky Harris ‘98 welcomed the speakers at the FedEx Speaker Series.

Dr. Fred Azar moderated the discussion with Dr. James Downing. as Russia and China. In building this center of research and excellence based on the St. Jude method “ultimately, we will learn more from them then they will from us,” said Dr. Downing.

Dr. Downing concluded his remarks by delivering advice for CBHS students studying the STEMM curriculum: find your passion, dream big, concentrate and focus on that goal, don’t take shortcuts, be honest, remember who you are, and finally, approach everything in a team method - don’t focus on yourself.

Brother Chris Englert, FSC, president of CBHS, thanked Dr. Azar and Dr. Downing for the partnership that their respective businesses, Campbell Clinic and St. Jude Brother Chris Englert, FSC, CBHS President, Children’s Research Hospital, have with CBHS and its and Dr. Downing meet former St. Jude patient and CBHS students and families and the hope that they give to junior Jackson Hendrix along with his parents, children. Dr. Christopher and Carol Hendrix.

11 Brother Phil Jones, FSC

YEAR ENTERING THE BROTHERS: 1968 YEARS TEACHING: 45 FIRST YEAR AT CBHS: 1999

CURRENT POSITION: Math teacher - Algebra I, Geometry, Jr. Geometry, Algebra II Trig, Senior math (Pre-Calculus), Calculus OTHER POSITIONS: Counseling freshmen and sophomores, Mostly academic but some personal, course selection and schedule changes HOMETOWN: St. Joseph, Missouri ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: St. Francis Xavier Grade School, St. Joseph, Missouri HIGH SCHOOL: Christian Brothers High School, St. Joseph, Missouri COLLEGE: Christian Brothers University (B.A., ‘72); St. Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri (M.A., ‘85) PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS: Christian Brothers College Military Institute (Now CBCHS) in St. Louis, MO; St. Mary High School in Paducah, KY; Newport Central Catholic High School in Newport, KY, Helias Interparish High School,Jefferson City, MO SOMETHING WE DIDN’T KNOW: My first and only formal work experience, other than throwing newspapers and lawn-mowing, was McDonald’s Hamburgers. Yet in two years of working there during high school, I never once cooked a hamburger.

“I have been inspired by our faculty’s dedication to their students and their overall education, both in and outside the classroom.” FACULTY FOCUS

Brother Phil Jones began teaching at CBHS Phil. “Yet what has stayed the same are the beginning in 1999 after Brother Chris Englert, students in the desks, especially their age FSC, offered him a position as a counselor/ and maturity. Each year has been more of a teacher. His previous stints included challenge just because the age difference Christian Brothers College Military Institute continues to widen. Thankfully, I’ve always (now CBCHS) in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Mary taught in a parent-supported environment High School in Paducah, Kentucky; Newport which can make all the difference.” Central Catholic High School in Newport, Kentucky; and Helias Interparish High School He has not noticed much change in the student in Jefferson City, Missouri. clientele we accept on a yearly basis. However, he has seen many younger faculty than in From his hometown in St. Joseph, Missouri, previous years and he has been inspired by Brother Phil began a life dedicated to the Church and their and all our faculty’s dedication to their students and teaching. their overall education, both in and outside the classroom.

After finishing initial formation and college academic He stays in touch with a group of alumni, the “Brother Phil coursework, and except for one year on sabbatical in 1998- Lunch Group” from the class of 2016. They get together for 1999, being a Brother for Brother Phil has been always lunch a couple of times a year. associated with high school teaching, both in all-boy settings and coeducational settings, and always living in a very “In general, living and working with Brother faculty and lay supportive structure of a Brothers Community. That last faculty has been a real privilege,” said Brother Phil. “Their aspect has made all the difference! Brother Phil will celebrate dedication, work ethic, and their willingness continue with 50 years as a Brother, during his Golden Jubilee celebration their own education is an inspiration and encouragement that this summer. no textbooks on ‘how to teach’ can replace.”

Nearly 20 years later, Brother Phil has experienced a “I’ve been a brother all my life, having been born into a very friendly atmosphere among faculty and staff, and he family of 4 older brothers and one older sister,” he said. “My especially enjoyed a very warm welcome when first arriving borrowed philosophy is: Everyone brings me happiness, in 1999. This has made all the difference in getting through some by arriving and some by leaving!” the ordinary routine of everyday teaching. “I’ve been privileged to work under Brothers, Religious Sisters, At CBHS, Brother Phil has taught Math courses, including priests, and five laymen administrators in my experience as Algebra I, Geometry, Junior Geometry, Algebra II/Trig, an educator. All of them were and are very supportive. I’m Senior Math (Pre-calculus), and Calculus. He also serves thankful, especially, to Brother Chris and Chris Fay for giving in the school’s counseling office, counseling freshmen and me the opportunity to be a small part of the rich tradition of sophomores, mostly with academics but some personal, a CBHS education in the city of Memphis. And thankful to my course selection, and schedule changes. Brothers’ Community for putting up with me!”

“Technology and course delivery has changed and has been a very challenging aspect in the teaching realm,” said Brother

13 “I Chased Death for a Feeling!”

These were the words used by think about them and how they listen former college and NBA basketball to everything you do and wanting to player Chris Herren in a presentation be like you. You don’t need drugs January 23 to students and parents or alcohol – why can’t you just be at Christian Brothers High School. yourself!” Sponsored by CBHS and the Shelby County Commission, this was the In the evening event for CBHS second in the Turning Tides Speaker parents and the public, the program Series which began in 2017. titled Rebound: The Chris Herren Story, Chris shared his very personal The afternoon assembly for CBHS story in a brutally honest format with students was titled Unguarded: A just a microphone. The event began Conversation with Chris Herren. The with a five-minute DVD introducing one-hour conversation began with Chris Herren and showing highlights the students watching a 30-minute DVD of The Chris Herren of his basketball career and his dream to play in the NBA which Story. The DVD provided the audience with an overview of the began to unravel by making a few bad decisions. Chris Herren Story by using excerpts from Unguarded, the ESPN Film documentary on Chris Herren, footage and clips of From growing up to playing Division 1 basketball and in the NBA, Chris playing basketball in high school, college, and for the NBA. he took the audience on his journey from addiction to sobriety. Additionally, he related his story to the audience addressing Following the DVD presentation, Chris shared his story picking themes of gateway drugs, prescription drug abuse, drinking up from the conclusion of the film. Speaking about experiences and driving as well as self-harm. that have impacted his life as a teenager, athlete, and speaker, Chris touched on such topics as drunk driving, smoking pot, Herren was a high-school all-American who signed with Boston peer pressure, bullying, and cutting. Additionally, Chris shared College. After a failed drug test got him kicked out of school, statistics of drug and alcohol use among teens nationwide. he got a second chance under Jerry Tarkanian at Fresno State. But he was dismissed from the Bulldogs’ program too, testing Herren gives this serious advice 250 times a year throughout positive for cocaine after scoring 30 points in a game against the country. “If I can help just one kid, it’s worth it,” he said. No. 1 Duke in a nationally-televised game. After a stint in rehab, he was able to return for his senior season and was selected in He’s been doing this for more than seven years. “I thank God the second round of the 1999 NBA draft by the Denver Nuggets. every single night for being sober for nine years now,” he told Later traded to his hometown Boston Celtics, on the biggest the students. night of his debut, he nearly missed the tip-off because he was in the parking lot buying Oxycontin from a local drug dealer. Although he was a star on his Fall River, Massachusetts, high school basketball team, Herren spoke of sneaking around His season ended three weeks later after an injury and he went drinking beginning at the age of 14 with his teammates and to play in Milan, Italy. His use of pain killers increased, and he friends. He lied, broke promises to his mother, but stated that moved on to heroin, thus becoming an IV drug user at the age he was never proud of it. He said seven of the 15 members of the of 24. Back home in Massachusetts, a childhood friend turned basketball team eventually became heroin addicts. him on to painkillers such as Oxycontin, Vicodin and Percocet. From there, he graduated to heroin which nearly killed him. He “Think of who you want to be,” said Herren. “Only you know overdosed not once, but four times. “Heroin was so good, it who you really are. You need to look yourself in the mirror and almost killed me,” he said. “I chased death for a feeling.” challenge yourself. And, if you have a younger brother or sister,

14 Married with children at the age of 27 and no longer playing basketball, Herren became a full-fledged junkie. Over the next several years, Herren endured four overdoses, suicide attempts, arrests, many times walking out on his family, and stints at various treatment centers.

Miraculously, Herren has been alcohol and drug-free since Aug. 1, 2008. His redemption was chronicled in “Unguarded” and in “Basketball Junkie,” a book co-authored by Bill Reynolds. He has a foundation that helps addicts and he opened his own rehab facility in Massachusetts in March.

Chris Herren basketball star shares tale of addiction & recovery

“Chris was outstanding, and I think it made a big impact on my son, thanks!” said one CBHS parent following his talk.

Herren said the greatest gift in his last 9 ½ years of sobriety has been being a father to his three children and newly-adopted child. His goal in giving these talks is to create conversation between parents and children.

“I won’t accept it if they are drinking,” he said. “I will hug them and ask ‘why’? There’s nothing funny about taking drugs and getting drunk. How can we make sure the high school years are the best years of one’s life? Never once was I proud of what I was doing. Recovery has allowed me to finally look myself in the mirror.”

Chris Herren with BLC President Chris Beals.

15 Alex Boggs ‘06 Nick Bragorgos ‘78 Victor Buchholz Dr. Bill Callahan ‘72 Austin Cardosi ‘06 Chris Carr ‘94 Chris Clothier Parent Parent

Jimmy Cremerius ‘85 Steve Denegri ‘88 Cole Dickerson Chuck Dunn ‘81 Lewis Fort ‘ 06 William Franklin ‘08 Greg Gaston ‘05

Larkin Grisanti ‘93 Greg Jordan ‘91 Jim Keller ‘71 Dr. Matt Krasin Carson Kruege ‘12 Ramon Marus ‘78 Joe Massey ‘87 Parent

S. Eugene Mathis Jr. ‘65 John McArthur ‘06 Br. Joel McGraw ‘63 James McIngvale ‘93 Judge Louis Montesi ‘67 Dr. Mike Neel ‘79 Mike Nicholas ‘85

Dr. Linda Tharp Pate Gene Podesta ‘75 Patrick Quinn ‘08 Aaron Ranson ‘97 Falls Robinson ‘02 Scotty Sneed ‘79 Jon Stevenson ‘91 Past Parent

John Stukenborg ‘07 Stephen Tate ‘03 Danny Van Horn ‘90 Gabe Velasquez ‘07 John Wade ‘91 Amy Weirich Past Parent

16 Dozens Of Alumni Highlight 5TH Annual BROTHERS@WORK CAREER DAY

Marking the 5th Annual Brothers@Work Career Day, Like previous years, each speaker presented three more than 40 alumni, parents, and friends returned to 20-minute sessions to all CBHS students - freshmen, CBHS on March 22 to share their career expertise with sophomores, juniors, and seniors - who registered in current students. Representing diverse career choices, advance for the speakers of their choice. From those more than 150 speakers have participated over the past interactions over the years, many students have been five years. able to narrow down and/or select their college majors and career fields… something that is a real help to Careers represented include Accounting, Anesthesiology, students after they graduate from high school. Architecture, Aviation, Bio-Ethics, Banking, Business, College Athletics, Computer Technology, Construction, It also allows alumni and other guests to visit our campus Cyber Security, Dentistry, Digital Media, Education, and engage with our students in a meaningful way, Engineering, Entrepreneurialism, Food Service, Finance, strengthens the bonds of Brothers' Boys by allowing Government, Graphic Design, Insurance, IT, Journalism, our alumni to help their younger Brothers and future co- Law, Law Enforcement, Marketing, Medicine, Music, Non- workers, helps develop a database and network of alumni profit, Optometry, Pharmacy, Photojournalism, Physical for future speaking engagements, career opportunities, Therapy, Professional Development, Politics, Public and other outreach efforts, and provides networking Administration, Physician, Religion, Safety, Sales, and opportunities for students who identify potential job- Veterinary Medicine. shadowing and internship partners.

17 George J. Pratt, Jr., Dean Emeritus of Christian Brothers High School, passed away January 2 at the age of 70. A 1965 CBHS GEORGE graduate, he served as coach, teacher, and Dean of Students for PRATT Christian Brothers High School for more than 46 years. A Memorial Mass for George Pratt was celebrated on January CBHS ’65 5, 9:00 a.m. by Msgr. John McArthur in the CBHS gymnasium. Students and faculty attended this Mass and dozens of alumni, parents, and families also attended. The funeral Mass was LONG-TIME celebrated on January 6 at St. Louis Church. DEAN OF STUDENTS, Pratt, a Brothers’ Boy who graduated from CBHS in 1965, PASSES AWAY graduated from Memphis State University in 1970 and began teaching at the high school. He later received a Master of Education degree from Memphis. Asked why he chose to teach here, Pratt replied that “as a graduate, I wanted to teach and coach here. I wanted to coach for Tom Nix. And I enjoyed working “His commitment with young people.” Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, and Math Survey were the to quality education subjects Pratt taught during the first half of his tenure at CBHS. He also coached freshman football and baseball, junior varsity has impacted basketball and varsity football. Since the ’87-88 school year, he has served as Dean of Students. Pratt was named Dean Emeritus generations prior to the 2017-18 school year. He was one of four children born on June 15, 1947 to the late of Brothers’ Boys George and Dorothy Pratt in Palestine, Texas. George was a 1965 graduate of Christian Brothers High School and a 1970 graduate and their families, of Memphis State University. In graduating from CBHS, he followed in his father, George Pratt, Sr's (CBHS ‘36) footsteps. advancing the His brothers, Dr. Tom Pratt (CBHS ‘67) and Malcolm Pratt (CBHS ‘69), also graduated from CBHS, while his sister, Diane Pratt Lasallian mission Hudson, was a 1959 graduate of St. Agnes Academy. George was married to his wife Anne Ribbeck Pratt for 47 years. They have throughout the Midsouth.” three children, Chris (CBHS ’91), Michael (CBHS ’93), and Dana (St. Agnes ’99) and eight grandchildren.

In an interview with the Purple & Gold, Pratt spoke fondly of the thousands of CBHS graduates who have passed through the school during the past three decades.

18 “There are many happy memories here over the years,” he said. “I find that I really enjoy it when the children of students I taught and/or coached come back. One of my nicest highlights has always been the 1977 state championship football team, of which I was a member of the coaching staff. Many of their children have come through or are currently here.”

“I always try to find our grads whenever I need something or need them for personal business,” explained Pratt. “Their tremendous loyalty, dedication, and generosity to CBHS have helped make our school stay so strong and continue to advance (e.g., board of directors, alumni association, endowment fund). I always enjoy running into our graduates. You can hardly go anywhere in this city without seeing our grads.”

“The tremendous quality of our CBHS graduates through the years, namely loyalty, dedication, and generosity, have helped our school stay so strong and continue to advance,” said Br. Chris Englert, FSC, CBHS President, at the April 6, 2017 Lasallian Founder’s Award dinner where Brother Chris also spoke to the audience about the Lasallian mission and about Pratt’s life-long commitment to quality education. “George has always focused on the development of the whole person. The students, when asked, told me that they don’t fear Dean Pratt but, rather, respect him and don’t want to disappoint him.”

The annual alumni golf tournament was renamed the “George Pratt Alumni Golf Tournament” in 2017.

Christian Brothers High School has been such a large part of my life, truly my second love,” said Pratt upon being honored. “Over my many years here, I have witnessed the unbelievable efforts that the teachers, coaches, guidance department, support staff, and administration have all made to ensure that CBHS was, is, and will continue to be the best school in the Midsouth. This place is awesome. I have always said that Christian Brothers is by far, the best place to send any young man. I always remind our students to never take CBHS for granted, for they are very fortunate to go to school here.”

The obituary from the January 5 Commercial Appeal described

19 how Dean Pratt touched the lives of many people in his 46 years of coaching, teaching, and administration at Christian Brothers High School.

“His dedication to the school was second only to his love and dedication to his family. George was a beloved and respected mentor to thousands of boys and their families. He was always there with kindness, concern, compassion, fairness, and a little touch of sarcasm for everyone. His footprints will always be there to guide those that were his students and will forever be ‘Brothers’ Boys’. “

Dean Pratt spent many nights prefecting home basketball games in the CBHS gymnasium. Following Pratt’s death, the student section is now known as THE PRATT HOUSE in the basketball gym. This was debuted at the January 26 home basketball game vs. MUS.

This spring, in a fitting tribute to Dean Pratt, memorial street signs honoring Dean Pratt were unveiled in a ceremony May 3 at the Walnut Grove main driveway entrance. The honorary sign was secured through the leadership and involvement of Memphis City Councilman Reid Hedgepeth '96, who attended the brief ceremony.

20 The entire CBHS student body, faculty, staff, and the family and friends of Dean Pratt attended. Following a performance by CBHS Band, Brother Chris reflected on how the street sign not only memorializes Dean Pratt, but it also keeps his name and spirit alive in our minds and hearts.

"How appropriate it is that Dean Pratt's name hangs in front of the school he so loved, on the street he drove each day," said Brother Chris. "The sign hangs near the secondary driveway of CBHS, a place where George stood each afternoon directing the students to a safe and controlled exit on Walnut Grove."

Brother Chris told the student body that "future generations of Brothers' Boys will come to know George Pratt through your stories, your memories, and, hopefully, your example."

"You are the last classes of students who benefited from his guidance," he said. "What a responsibility you have to guarantee that his legacy is known to the next generation."

21 John Ward

YEARS TEACHING: 25 FIRST YEAR AT CBHS: 1993 CURRENT POSITION: Religion and Ethics Chair; Ethics III Teacher; Senior Retreat Coordinator; and the usual “Other Duties as Assigned” OTHER POSITIONS: Alumni and Publications Director; Freshman, Sophomore, Senior Religion or Ethics Teacher; Current Events Teacher; Journalism Teacher ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: St. Bernard in Omaha, Nebraska HIGH SCHOOL: Archbishop Rummel High School in Omaha, a Christian Brothers School COLLEGE: Christian Brothers University (Bachelor’s); Boston University (Master’s) FAMILY: Wife Erin and son Daniel CBHS ’18 PARISH: Church of the Holy Spirit SOMETHING WE DIDN’T KNOW: I have been a Boston Red Sox fan since 1967. When I lived in Boston I could see the lights of Fenway Park from my apartment building. I think I spent as much time at the ballpark as I did in class!

“The influence of the Lasallian mission lived through the Brothers and their lay partners has always been at the core of life at CBHS.”

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John Ward came to CBHS in August of 1993 The influence of the Lasallian mission lived after interviewing with Br. Chris Englert, FSC, through the Brothers and their lay partners and Br. Joel McGraw, FSC. He had recently has always been at the core of life at CBHS.” completed graduate school at Boston University and was happy to be returning to Ward was introduced to the Lasallian mission Memphis. He knew both men from college as a 14-year-old high school freshman at years, when he was for a time in initial Archbishop Rummel High School in Omaha, formation with the Brothers at CBC (CBU). which at the time was an all-boys school run Br. Chris had been a classmate and Br. Joel by the Brothers. From the beginning he saw a summertime staff member for student that there was something special about them, Brothers. something that eventually he decided he wanted to be a part of. Though he did not end In Ward’s first 10 years or so at CBHS, he up taking vows with the Brothers after college, worked with alumni and produced the their impact continued. Ward was fortunate to school’s publications. He also taught a class have been taught by, lived among, or worked and sometimes two. He particularly enjoyed with Christian Brothers for most of his life creating the school’s journalism class and teaching it for 16 years. in a variety of settings, including six years working with several Eventually, in 2005, he moved into teaching full time, becoming Brothers at Catholic Charities in the Refugee Resettlement Religion and Ethics Department Chair and teaching at most Program, another place where he witnessed firsthand their levels in the department at one time or another. Today, he teaches compassion and empathy. Ethics to juniors. Ward also had the chance to be among the Brothers as a student “The years working with alumni confirmed for me that we have a in high school and college, as a staff member, as a teacher, and strong and committed alumni base, men of all ages who treasure most recently as a parent. His son Daniel graduated from CBHS their time with the Brothers and are willing to ‘pitch in’ in a variety this year. of ways to help ensure that the school continues to prosper,” said Ward. “ “His four years at the school allowed me to see our teachers from the perspective of a customer instead of a colleague,” said Ward. “They also liked to have fun. I recall early in my time at CBHS “Their professionalism, dedication, and faithfulness made me attending several lunches at local restaurants as members of the even prouder to be a member of the CBHS family. My wife and Class of 1944 planned their 50th high school reunion. These were I will miss seeing our son every day come fall, but I know he’ll be businessmen, professionals of all kinds, many were veterans of ready not only for college academics, but he’ll also have the tools World War II or Korea, solid citizens with families and plenty of to navigate the sometimes-challenging waters of our secular responsibilities. But get them together in the same room and it culture.” was high school all over again. They trotted out the old nicknames, told stories of this or that adventure.” “Along with being a husband and father, being a member of the CBHS family and having an almost lifelong association with the “But the center of the reminiscence was always the Brothers, Christian Brothers are important elements in helping define who and how they molded these youngsters into men,” said Ward. I am, and I thank God every day for bringing them into my life,” “And I learned over time that the Class of ’44 was no exception. said Ward.

23 VALEDICTORIAN He is the recipient of many awards including: National Merit Dwight Melvin Bush Moore, Jr., Finalist; 2014 & 2015 Scripts National Spelling Bee participant/ graduated with the top grade point average of the 222 graduates. Memphis-Shelby County First Place Champion; third place in TMTA Math Competition for Algebra II; Gold Level on National Dwight is the son of Dwight Moore, Sr., and Geneva Simpson- Spanish Exam; induction into the CBHS National Honor Moore of Collierville. He attended Central Day School before Society and National Spanish Honors Society; AP Scholar with coming to CBHS as a freshman. He will be attending Stanford Distinction; Yale Book Award; and All-West TN Honors Band. University in the fall. Highlights of his CBHS career include a Dwight is also a two-year member of the Brothers Leadership perfect 36 ACT score as a sophomore, enrolling in Advanced Council (BLC) holding the office of Academic Chair and Academic Calculus III, and playing the French horn as a four-year member Representative. Also, Dwight was a participant and winner on of the CBHS Pep Band, Historic Band and Honor Band. Who Wants to be a Millionaire Wiz Kids Week.

24 to theCongratulations 222 graduates of the CBHS Class of 2018. These newest alums graduated in a ceremony held Saturday afternoon, May 12 at Hope Church. This was the 147th commencement for Christian Brothers High School, founded in 1871. Class of 2018 was awarded more than $27.5 million in scholarships. The average ACT score of the top 10% is 33.4. During Br. Chris Englert’s speech, he asked the graduates to take a photo of the ceremony and e-mail the picture to [email protected] and the Brothers would choose the best one. The winner is the photo taken and submitted by Hayden Oser.

SALUTATORIANS the University of Tennessee - Knoxville in the fall. Noah will be attending the University of Mississippi. Wyatt Matthew Entrekin Noah Oneil Hubbard Matthew, a National Merit Finalist, has been an active member of Matthew Erskin Hubbard the CBHS Key Club, Model United Nations, Youth in Government, Honors Band and Knowledge Bowl. A four-year member of the This year, CBHS had three Co-Salutatorians who tied with the pep band, historic band and honors band, Matthew was selected second highest grade point average. section leader. He also was elected captain of the CBHS Knowledge Bowl Team last year. He is also an AP Scholar who Wyatt Entrekin is the son of Matthew and Lesley Entrekin of earned a 35 on the ACT. Cordova. He attended St. Dominic School prior to coming to CBHS. He will be attending Georgia Tech in the fall. He was an Noah, National Merit Commended student, is the recipient of AP Scholar with Distinction, received a 34 on the ACT, numerous many awards including: Academic Excellence Award AP European Latin awards, and inductee in the National Honor Society, among History; Academic Excellence Award AP United States History; many other honors. He is also a member of the track team, Key Academic Excellence Award AP World History; Certificado de Club, Mock Trial team, and served as a student ambassador. And Exelencia – Spanish Language; Bronze Medal – National Spanish one “fun Hollywood fact,” Wyatt is credited in the role of young Exam & Silver Medal – National Spanish Exam; Outstanding Tommy Cash in the 2005 movie, “Walk the Line”. Delegate Award – Model United Nations; Tennessee Band Masters Association Award of Excellence; Washington and Lee Twin brothers Matthew and Noah Hubbard are the sons of Neil University Book Award; and West Tennessee All West Honors and Libby Hubbard of Lakeland. They attended Arlington Middle Band. Noah was also awarded advanced juggling status from the School before enrolling in CBHS. Matthew will be attending International Juggler’s Association.

25 THE CLASS OF 2018 DE LA SALLE SCHOLARS This Honors Program consists of 48 Brothers’ Boys who were selected into this program as incoming freshmen, due to their high academic achievement. From the very beginning, this group was placed on our most advanced honors track and had the opportunity to take a wide range of Honors, Advanced Placement, and collegiate dual-enrollment courses. This group of students have each taken at least 16 credits of Honors, Advanced Placement, and collegiate dual-enrollment courses, while maintaining a 4.0+ GPA. The average ACT score of this group is 32.4.

Congratulations to these De La Salle Scholars, who were accepted to the following institutions:

Harvard University University of Notre Dame Auburn University Boston University Texas Christian University University of Michigan Yale University Washington University in St. Louis Indiana University at Bloomington Clemson University Tulane University University of Mississippi Princeton University Wake Forest University Christian Brothers University College of Wooster University of Dallas University of Missouri Stanford University New York University Baylor University Ohio State University University of Florida University of South Carolina Brown University Vanderbilt University Louisiana State University Rice University University of Georgia University of Tennessee Massachusetts Institute of Technology Rhodes College Mississippi State University Samford University University of Maryland University of Texas – Austin Georgia Institute of Technology Belmont University University of Alabama Southern Methodist University University of Massachusetts - Amherst University of Wisconsin Purdue University Butler University University of Arkansas Texas A&M University University of Memphis Virginia Tech

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27 Alumni Profile: He learned much from his four years at Christian Brothers High School.

CBHS ALUMNUS “CBHS helped prepare me for college to become more organized, structured, and disciplined,” said Miller. “The school also taught me the importance of being on time. I carried all ANTHONY these qualities to the classroom and on the football field. I will MILLER carry them on to the NFL as well.” MAKES IT TO THE NFL

Anthony Miller, 2013 graduate of Christian Brothers High School, was drafted April 27 in the second round of the 2018 National Football League draft by the Chicago Bears. Miller, who excelled at wide receiver at CBHS and later starred at the University of Memphis, was the 51st overall selection.

Coming to CBHS from Arlington Middle School, Miller was a two-sport standout at Christian Brothers High School. As a football player, he finished his career as the school’s all-time leader in receiving yards and second in receiving touchdowns. Following his senior year, Miller was named to the All-Mid-South Team. Miller was also a four-year varsity hurdles runner for the school’s track and field team and became the 2013 110m hurdles state champion. He also finished second in the state’s long jump “Being a Christian Brothers alumnus has and will continue to competition. He signed as a walk-on with the University of help me achieve goals in the community and in my professional Memphis during Spring Signing Day in 2013. career,” he said. “I know that I can call on a Brother when I need a hand. It is amazing to see the number of connections He went to Memphis as a walk-on, where he would redshirt that I have already made inside and outside of Memphis just in 2013 and 2014 due to injury. After a solid season for the because I am a CBHS graduate.” Tigers in 2015 he exploded in 2016, catching 95 passes for 1,434 yards and 14 touchdowns. He followed that up with “One of my favorite memories is the ‘Y’all vs. Us’ game against an even better encore performance last year, catching 96 MUS in 2010. Even though I did not get to play in this game, balls for a school record 1,462 yards and 18 scores, earning it was one of the most exciting games that I remember. It consensus All-American honors. Miller finished his career was nationally televised, and it was a great atmosphere that at Memphis as the school's all-time leader in receptions, night. Another great game was the one when we played White yards, and receiving touchdowns. Station during my junior year. The fans were great, and it was a packed stadium.”

28 “I loved the pep rallies and the spirit that everyone showed,” Anthony were Mr. Angelo Lucchesi, Coach David Ligon, Coach added Miller. “I also enjoyed Coach (David) Ligon’s science Ken Coward and Coach Jack Moran. class.” “We have told many people that sending Anthony to CBHS was “He and Coach Moran had and still have a special bond,” said one of the best decisions that we ever made,” said Tony and Andrea. “Without him sticking with him for four years and Andrea Miller, Anthony’s parents. “Attending and graduating teaching him how to perfect his technique on the hurdles, he from CBHS is a badge of honor for Anthony. He proudly lets would not have won the state championship.” people know that he is a Brothers’ Boy. CBHS instilled a sense

Miller was also a track star at CBHS. Miller congratulates long-time CBHS football coach Tom Nix during his 90th birthday celebration. of pride in our son that we believe no other school in Memphis “My favorite teacher at CBHS was the late Frank Olita,” said could have placed in a young man. It also helped to enforce Andrea Miller. “Even after Anthony graduated, I would make discipline, a strong work ethic and teamwork.” sure that I kept in touch. He was so helpful and really cared about his students. I miss him to this day.” “One of our fond memories was the 2013 state track championship where Anthony set numerous records and He has one sister, Alainee. She is a junior, Biochemistry won the 110 hurdles,” they said. “We also fondly remember the major at The University of Memphis. The online video Friday night football games and tailgating with other parents. production Uninterrupted filmed Miller in Memphis in April, Of course, graduation day was huge and him having perfect with some scenes and interviews shot at CBHS. attendance for his four years.”

The teachers and coaches that had a profound effect on

29 2018 CHRISTIAN Asa Lefler (Al) Stamps III was born in BROTHERS Caribbean, Central and South America for Memphis, Tennessee, in 1937. His mother, Schering-Plough. Katherine Hicks Stamps was a concert BAND pianist and attorney and began to teach Changing careers at age 40, Al entered the Al music when he was six years old. He HALL OF FAME Insurance Brokering business with Cook, could read music at almost the same time Treadwell & Harry, Inc., in Memphis. Three he could read books. In the sixth grade at INDUCTEE years later, he and two partners went to Snowden Junior High, Mr. Jack Fostor Tulsa, Oklahoma and set up a medium got him started on trumpet. He size brokerage business, Insurex excelled in their band program and International. Shortly after that they came over to CBC in the 9th grade. merged with a large national broker, He worked hard in the CBC band and Fred S. James & Co., Inc., Al was Mr. Ralph Hale became his mentor; appointed Executive Vice President not only in music, but also academics of their operations in Oklahoma. Al’s and any other problems he might specialty was large risk retailers and be having. After seeing Raphael he had, among his many clients, Mr. Mendez’s performance with the Sam Walton, for over 20 years. He Christian Brothers Band, Al’s parents retired as President of Sedgwick, bought him an Olds Mendez trumpet Ltd. Retail In 1998. During his time that he played until he finished high with Fred S. James, he graduated school. from the Harvard University School of Management. During his junior year at CBC, his parents moved to Knoxville and Al In 2008, CBHS band director Patrick boarded with Mr. Hale for a semester. Bolton invited Al to come to Memphis He has great memories of his time and play in the alumni concert. Al at CBC and his lifelong use of all the tried to explain that he was 70 years things Mr. Hale and the Brothers old and his Mendez trumpet had been taught him. His senior year, he was in the closet for 52 years, but Patrick transferred to White Station High was persistent. Al found a very good School, and he remained very active local trumpet player in Tulsa named in the Memphis music scene. However, Bill Goswick who got him started back up when he went to college he put his trumpet AL on trumpet. He played in the alumni band up. concerts in 2008, 2013, and 2018.

He attended Memphis State University STAMPS Since then, Al plays in the Tulsa Community and later graduated from Tulane University College Community Band, the Claremore with a major in International Marketing. Community Band and the orchestra for After serving in the Army, Al worked as Kyrie, the Christian Music Ministry in Tulsa. Export Manager for Masonite Corporation He also taught Brass Instrumental Music in Laurel, Mississippi. He then worked for at Cascia Hall School in Tulsa. Music is a Plough International in Memphis as Area very large part of Al’s life and he is a living Supervisor Caribbean, Area Manager testament that it’s never too late to enjoy Pacific and Far East and Area Director and contribute to great music endeavors.

30 2018 CBHS ALUMNI BAND

Many times, we remember the Chicago fire for destroying transferred by mosquitos, and the eventual eradication of two De La Salle’s schools in the Windy City and freeing up the plaque in the South. Under Br. Maurelian’s leadership, several Christian Brothers to come down and start the only one Christian Brother lost his life to Yellow Fever in college in Memphis; but without the sacrifice of the Brothers Memphis, Brother Hosea of Mary. at “the Pass” and the failure of this school, Br. Maurelian may not have come to Memphis. On a musical note, Pass Christian College had a very good band led by Professor With the experience that Leonhardt Bayersdorffer Br. Maurelian had with BROTHERS that was reviewed Yellow Fever, he was able AT PASS CHRISTIAN favorably by the local to save hundreds if not newspaper many times. thousands of lives due Professor Rudolpho Sipp to his encouragement of was the piano professor; mandatory quarantines his former employment during the Yellow Fever included musical services epidemics in Memphis. He and compositions for the also worked with President Queen of Hawaii and the Grover Cleveland to help Queen of England. The Pass create rigid maritime Christian Band used King quarantines from Florida and Cuba. These quarantines Henry V’s rally cry in reference to themselves: “we few, we contributed to the discovery that Yellow Fever was being happy few, we band of brothers.”

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CBHS HALL OF FAME ADDS 10 NEW MEMBERS IN 50TH YEAR

The Christian Brothers High School Hall of Fame has elected 10 new members, who were inducted in ceremonies on the CBHS campus January 28. Candidates are chosen by the Hall of Fame membership based on their personal accomplishments, civic and public contributions, and support of or involvement with activities of interest to the school. CBHS graduates must have graduated a minimum of 20 years prior to selection. The CBHS Hall of Fame was established in 1968. Since then, 554 men, living and deceased, have been inducted into the group (455 of whom are CBHS grads) by their peers. Five of the 10 newest members of the Christian Brothers High The 2018 inductees are: School Hall of Fame at ceremonies held Jan. 28 on the CBHS • Thomas Joseph Clark III ’55 is a U.S. Army retiree and Chairman campus. The inductees are: (from left) Edwin M. Schaffler ’62, of the Board of the Lilly Company. Dr. Joseph W. Chance ’75, Dayton Reid Hedgepeth ’96, Eugene • Edwin M. Schaffler ’62 is an accountant in the Dallas area and J. Podesta, Jr. ’75, and Craig L. Weiss ’85. former President and CEO of the Catholic Foundation. •Thomas D. Bell, Jr. ’68 is Chairman, Mesa Capital Partners, former Chairman/CEO, Cousins Properties, Young & Rubicam, VP Gulfstream Aerospace, and former Chairman, U.S. Chamber of Commerce. • Dr. Joseph W. Chance ’75 is an Anesthesiologist and medical director of Methodist Germantown Surgery Center • Eugene J. Podesta, Jr. ’75 is an attorney, practicing law at Baker Donelson in Memphis. Thomas Joseph Clark III ’55 Lawrence A. “Boo” Mitchell ’89 • Craig L. Weiss ’85 is co-founder of Tower Ventures, owner of Central Defense Security, and Chairman of the Board of Paragon Bank. • Lawrence A. “Boo” Mitchell ’89 is a Grammy award winning music producer and owner, engineer, producer and songwriter for Royal Studios. • Dayton Reid Hedgepeth ’96 is owner of Hedgepeth Construction, LLC and serves as on the Memphis City Council, Super District 9, Position 3. • Max Notowitz ’49, (deceased) was a Holocaust survivor who Max Notowitz ’49, deceased George F. Stone, later thrived in the insurance industry and shared the story of former CBHS faculty, deceased his survival and his precious Jewish faith. • George F. Stone (former faculty, deceased) was a coach and teacher for 40 years, including from 1955 to 1968 at Christian Brothers High School.

Thomas D. Bell, Jr. ’68 with Br. Chris Englert, FSC and Joe Evangelisti '75, Hall of Fame Board president.

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CLASSES OF ’13, ’14, ’15, ’16, ’17 ALUMNI CLUBS EXPAND TO RETURN TO CBHS FOR YOUNG ALUM LUNCH HOUSTON, DALLAS, WASHINGTON, DC

Great to see our young alumni back on campus Dec. 18 for the Christian Brothers High School Alumni Association saw the Young Alumni Christmas luncheon. Dozens of students from expansion of three more Alumni Clubs during the spring the Classes of 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017 returned to semester. Heffernan Hall to say hello to classmates and CBHS faculty. Brother Joel even played the piano!

Welcomed into the home of Dede and John Ale ’72, the Houston, Texas club kicked-off with more than 30 in attendance.

’59 CLASSMATES LAZARINI, MCENIRY EACH HAVE AN EYE FOR QUALITY ARTWORK

When Gary Lazarini contacted Class of 1959 classmate Bob McEniry about finding a home for a painting he and his wife have owned, Bob suggested donating the piece to CBHS. “This painting made several moves with our family” said Gary, “I’m glad that the Brothers will have use of it.” Donating works of art or other valuable heirlooms to CBHS as part of an estate plan is an excellent way to support not only the school financially, but also an opportunity for the donor to receive a tax benefit as well. “The trustees of the school determine how to best use Likewise, a crowd of 20 Brothers’ Boys rallied in Dallas, Texas. the asset” said Ken Kimble ’92 from the school’s Advancement Office. Lazarini is pictured with Brother Chris Englert, FSC, President, Robert McEniry ’59 and Ken Kimble ’92, along with the painting by fellow Brothers’ Boy, Ernie Patton ‘59. To inquire about donating artwork or estate planning, contact Ken Kimble at 901-261-4942.

Jesse McCollum ’93 welcomed a crowd to the Nike Fieldhouse on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. in April. This fall, look for alumni events in Chicago, Los Angeles, and return trips to New York City, Atlanta, and Nashville.

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CLASSES GATHER FOR LUNCHEON, PLAN FUTURE TRACK DEDICATED IN HONOR OF LONG-TIME, REUNIONS FORMER COACH JACK MORAN

Members from the Class of 1959 came together for a “Welcome Congratulations to Coach Jack Moran ‘53, honored at the April 27 Home” luncheon and tour of the CBHS campus this past spring. Senior night track meet for his 50 years of dedication to CBHS The Class is getting a jump on its 60-year-reunion in 2019 with Athletics and the track program. Coach Moran's leadership some initial planning. helped influence and shape the lives of hundreds of Brothers' Boys. Coach Moran was a part of two state championships and multiple individual champions. His sons, Tim Moran ’82 and Jack Moran ’81, daughter Cathy Bennett, their spouses, and grandchildren and other family members attended.

The CBHS Class of 1968 50-year-reunion committee recently came together to plan their class reunion for the fall of 2018, which will be held during Reunion Weekend September 21-22.

GEORGE PRATT ALUMNI GOLF TOURNAMENT TO BE HELD AUGUST 4 AT GALLOWAY

This year’s 41st annual George Pratt Alumni Golf Tournament, remembering the long-time CBHS dean and coach, will be held on Saturday, August 4 at the Links at Galloway Golf Course, with 7:30 am and 1:30 pm tee times. Each year the golf tournament provides a chance for alums to gather for some friendly competition and a chance to renew old acquaintances. BROTHER JOEL MCGRAW, FSC PUBLISHES A Last year, 66 four-man teams took to the links, so make your reservations early. The $125 golf tournament registration fee BOOK, HIS MEMOIR ON 50 YEARS OF TEACHING includes carts, CBHS goodie bag, lunch, prizes, and player social/dinner at Galloway following the afternoon round. As in Brother Joel McGraw, FSC, ’63, CBHS teacher and archivist, the past, there are three Divisions -- Open (1994 graduates or has published a memoir, “50 Years of Teaching: 1968 – 2018: A after), Masters (those graduating between 1969 and 1993), and Memoir of a De La Salle Christian Brother” in April. He gave a Seniors (those graduating 1968 or before). On the day of the copy to each member of his freshman 2014-15 Religion class tournament, we will offer lunch as the morning group finishes at a special luncheon in May. and the afternoon group gathers, allowing a chance for both groups to visit. There will also be a social/dinner for golfers following the tournament on the Galloway patio with prizes awarded to the flight winners! The deadline to register is Friday, July 20. For more information, contact the alumni office at 901- 261-4930 or [email protected]. To register, send registration form and payment to: CBHS Alumni Golf Tournament, 5900 Walnut Grove Road, Memphis,TN 38120-2174. (No phone or on- line registration available, please.)

34 Donor Profile

educational model had more than prepared him for college. “I didn’t see anything my first two years at A&M that I hadn’t already seen at Christian Brothers. The Brothers taught me academic skills, leadership skills and, most importantly, the ability to think.” Bill received his undergraduate degree in Environmental Design and his master’s degree in Architecture, both from Texas A&M, and he then went on to have a successful career in several different industries: architecture, engineering, marketing, real estate investment and real estate development. Over the years, Bill has held leadership roles on numerous nonprofit boards and has provided financial support to the causes and institutions he cares deeply about. Some of his passions include the Boys Scouts Sam Houston Area Council (Bill recently received the Outstanding Eagle Scout Award), the Dean’s Advisory Board Bill Peel ‘70 for the Texas A&M College of Architecture, Houston Christian High School (which he helped found), and a substance abuse center. A Heart for Christian Brothers “I’ve always had a philanthropic heart,” said Bill. “I began supporting the Christian Brothers Annual Fund soon after graduating. Though it wasn’t much money at the time, it was important to have name When looking back on his life and career, William “Bill” Peel ’70 will included with the Class of ’70.” tell you it was profoundly shaped by his four years at Christian Brothers. “Christian Brothers set me on the right path for the years When he was making his estate plans a few years ago, Christian that followed,” Bill shared. Brothers was again top of mind and he included a gift to the school in his will. “Including Christian Brothers is my way of saying ‘thank you,’ It was a Brothers’ Boy in Bill’s Boy Scout Troop who brought Christian though my gift is modest compared to the value of what I received,” Brothers to the attention of Bill’s father. “My dad was impressed he shared. with what the school meant to him, but my parents really couldn’t afford to send me. My dad took on two to three extra jobs at times “Ken Kimble (Director of Capital Campaign) and the development and my mom taught piano lessons to pay my tuition.” team are great to work with—they’ll match your point of passion with your financial circumstances. I always tell people you don’t have “I loved Christian Brothers from day one. It was such a warm, to be high net worth to make a legacy gift. engaging community. The advanced classes were challenging. The Brothers gave you every opportunity to succeed and were always “This kind of support is critical to growing the endowment so we can available for help. Hardly a day goes by when I don’t still use those continue providing opportunities to deserving young men. But we core study skills I learned from Brother Stephen (O’Malley)—note can’t rely on a few to carry the ball for many—we need engagement taking, highlighting, how to prepare, how to organize your thoughts, from the entire Christian Brothers community. Now more than ever etc.” we need to provide a strong foundational education to continue producing extraordinary graduates.” Knowing of Bill’s interest in architecture, Brother Stephen also provided Bill the opportunity to study art with Sister Rosemary Bill stays connected with the school through the close friendships at St. Agnes his senior year because a course wasn’t offered at he has maintained and makes a point to drive by campus “every time Christian Brothers. “I got a great deal of ribbing about that,” laughed I’m in Memphis.” Bill, “but it was a wonderful experience and broadened my horizons.” After arriving at Texas A&M University under the excellent guidance “The school is always in my heart and on my prayer list. I wouldn’t be of college counselor Hugh Higginbotham, Bill realized the Brothers a fraction of the person I am today without Christian Brothers.”

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FOUR STUDENTS AMONG TOP FINISHERS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FOR ENGINEERING, IN CBU MATH COMPETITION BIO-MEDICAL CLASSES

47 CBHS students competed in the 62nd Annual Tennessee Math The 2017-18 school year at CBHS has brought about some exciting Teachers Association (TMTA) State Mathematics Contest, held new ways to approach learning. Realizing that education takes April 10 at Christian Brothers University. Winners from CBHS are place both inside and outside of the classroom, a variety of learning sophomore Alan Black, 1st Place - TMTA State Algebra 2 Contest; experiences has been initiated during the recent months. Students freshman Luke Hubbard, 2nd Place - TMTA Regional Geometry from both Engineering and Bio-Medical classes recently completed Contest; senior Alexander Carayiannis, 3rd Place TMTA Regional their projects for CBHS Senior Design Final Project Presentations. Statistics Contest; and junior Wes Jackson, 1st Place TMTA Regional This year, students presented on two evenings, May 2 and May Calculus Contest. 7, while a panel of judges from the Engineering and Bio-Medical community participated by observing, listening, evaluating and providing feedback to the students. Some of the project topics included an app for monitoring blood sugar, bike security system, video gaming to control arthritis, new viral vaccine, fume hood for 3D printer fumes, transporting duck decoys. Earlier this year, the CBHS Bio-Medical students visited the Methodist Hospital Emergency Room to learn firsthand what elements should be considered in layout, design, and patient services. In addition, the students visited Campbell Clinic Orthopaedic Surgery Center where they observed surgeries and shadowed during rounds. The Civil Engineering RECONCILIATION SERVICE CELEBRATED students enjoyed learning more about the residential design and FOR CBHS STUDENT BODY construction industry with a field trip hosted by Frank Uhlhorn (’70) to three of his build sites. The students learned more about floor The Sacrament of Penance/Reconciliation was celebrated for the plan design based upon customer input and green/sustainable whole school on February 1. Catholic students went to the gym design. Students from Don Whittington’s Medical Interventions to receive the sacrament from one of a dozen priests from the class recently visited St. Jude Hospital to participate in St. Jude’s Diocese of Memphis who came to assist CBHS chaplain Msgr. John Science Scholars of Tomorrow program. CBHS students from McArthur ’63. Non-Catholic students heard a talk about prayer by the Marr School of Business also enjoyed several class speakers Brother Joel McGraw, FSC, in the school auditorium. including Jonathan Lyons, Matt Haaga, Chuck Dunn, Dr. Bill Poston and many other alums, parents, and friends of CBHS who shared their professional wisdom with the students.

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CBHS STUDENTS CAPTURE 1ST, 2ND PLACE SENIORS RECEIVE MILITARY ACADEMY AT BUCKMAN LAB SCIENCE CHALLENGE APPOINTMENTS, ROTC SCHOLARSHIPS

Buckman Laboratories in Memphis holds a year-long science CBHS is pleased to announce that five of its graduating seniors competition each year that pits two area high schools against each from the Class of 2018 will be serving their country in accepting other. It’s called the Buckman Challenge. This school year, the 4th appointments to service academies and/or receiving full ROTC Annual Buckman STEM Innovation Challenge was Christian Brothers scholarships. The seniors were photographed next to the Brothers’ High School vs. Houston High School. The teams presented the Boys Memorial, located in front of the school. The memorial was results of their year-long research before a panel of judges on dedicated in 2002 in memory of Brothers’ Boys who died in the April 19. The team of juniors Corbin Rochelle, Grayson Raulston, service of their country. Spencer Raulston and Christopher Price received 1st place with Appointment to United States Military Academy 134 of a possible 140 points. Their research was on filtration using at West Point sustainable natural resources. The team of juniors Zach Loschinskey, James Marshall Daniel Garrett McFadden, Jack Hulgan and Trey Vaught received 2nd Appointment to United States Air Force Academy place with 127 of a possible 140 points. Their research was on Luke David Leon stopping and preventing corrosion of steel pipes. “Congratulations Navy ROTC Scholarship – Princeton University to the students for their continued superior work in science,” said Zachary Cole Hammack CBHS science department chairman Don Whittington. Buckman Army ROTC Scholarship – University of Arkansas Laboratories will make a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Nicholas Braden Hvasta Hospital in the name of Christian Brothers High School and the Army ROTC Scholarship – University of Mississippi winning teams. “We appreciate the effort it has taken to prepare for Jake Andrew Spiva today, and congratulations to CBHS on the winning presentation,” said James W. Fitzhenry, Vice President, Global Product Technology, Buckman International. CBHS Science Department Chairman Don Whittington (center) with Buckman Challenge first place winners (back, from left) Spencer Raulston, Christopher Price, Corbin Rochelle, Grayson Raulston; and second place team (front, from left) Garrett McFadden, Zach Loschinskey, Jack Hulgan, and Trey Vaught.

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CBHS THEATRE NOMINATED and Vicki Fowlkes of Collierville; Spencer Jenkins (Golf), University FOR THE HSTMA PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS of Central Arkansas, Spencer is the son of Jeff and Amy Jenkins of Lakeland; and Marshall Daniel (Golf), U.S. Military Academy, West The CBHS theatre program was nominated for two Orpheum High Point, Marshall is the son of Toni Bray of Collierville and Jimmy School Musical Theatre Awards (HSTMA) for Little Shop of Horrors: McDaniel of Collierville. CBHS soccer head coach Nick Glaser, Best Small Ensemble - The Urchins (Abby Clark, Brenna Clark, Somer head baseball coach Buster Kelso, head football coach Thomas Channell) and for Best Production Materials (programs, posters, McDaniel, and golf coach Nick Canale attended the ceremony. Joey etc). The High School Musical Theatre Awards ceremony was held McNamara, water skiing coach at Louisiana-Monroe also attended. May 24 at the Orpheum. Also, we were also in the running for the People’s Choice Award. The People’s Choice award recognizes the school that receives the most votes from family, friends, and supporters. (Photo) Luca Conti in Little Shop of Horrors.

EAGLE SCOUTS GATHER TEN ATHLETES COMMIT FOR TRADITIONAL GROUP PHOTO AT SPRING SIGNING CEREMONIES More than two dozen current Christian Brothers High School Two wrestlers from the CBHS State Championship Wrestling Team students have achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. They gathered in will continue their athletic career in college with their commitment front of the CBHS chapel in April for a group photo. (Front row): during the school’s second Spring Signing Day, held April 25 in the Will Wolbrecht, Will Henderson, John Michael Dickinson, Gerard Brothers Development Center. Tommy Brackett, the son of Tom and Tavoletti; (middle row) Dr. Durant Fleming, Owen Howell, Patrick Lisa Brackett of Eads, will wrestle at Northern Michigan University Koch, Christopher Keys, Alexander Diamond, Drew Rainer, Braden in Marquette, Michigan. Grayson Walthall, son of Buzz and Pam Hvasta, Jake Jorgensen, Austin Robinson, Sam Mangin, Thad Wilson, Walthall of Cordova, will compete at Cumberland University in Grant Van Horn; and (back row) Mr. Ken Kimble, Jared Wilkerson, Lebanon, TN. Head wrestling coach Derek Harrison, assistant John Caleb Criswell, Andy Oswald, Will France, Luke Johnston, Connor Michael Simpson, former assistant Rusty Morris, and Athletic Anderson, Matthew Lazarov, Mr. Don Whittington, Mr. Keith Wood. Director Mike Kelly attended the ceremony, along with teammates, (Not pictured: Will Grochau, Jack Scherson, Michael Buchholz, family, and friends. At the April 18 Spring Signing Day, eight Christian Jacob Stembridge) Four members of CBHS faculty/staff are Eagle Brothers High School seniors committed to continuing their athletic Scouts: (back, left) Dr. Durant Fleming, religion teacher, Ken Kimble, careers at the college level. The student-athletes are: Garrett Director of Capital Campaign; (back, right) Don Whittington, science Stallings (Water Skiing), University of Louisiana-Monroe, Garrett teacher, and Keith Wood, history teacher. is the son of Rick and Heather Stallings of Rossville; James Pearce (Soccer), University of Evansville, James is the son of Dr. David and Terri Pearce of Lakeland; David (DC) Cummings (Soccer), University of Charleston, DC is the son of Lee and Lucy Cummings of Germantown; Jones Casper (Football), Hendrix College, Jones is the son of Amy Casper of Arlington and Russ Casper, Jr. of Memphis; Nicholas (Nic) Cantu (Football), University of Mississippi, Nic is the son of Herkey Cantu of Germantown and Heather Walker and Paul Walker (stepfather) of Memphis; Jarret Fowlkes (Baseball), Southwest Tennessee Community College, Jarret is the son of James

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MORE THAN TWO DOZEN CBHS SENIOR ATHLETES Christian Brothers High School provide students who play sports TO PLAY AT COLLEGIATE LEVEL and teachers who coach sports a unique opportunity to develop and teach their full potential,” he said. “Thank you for this wonderful The Class of 2018 will have 27 Brothers’ Boys competing in the opportunity and come to the weight room to get a workout!” following collegiate athletic sports next year: Football, Baseball, Wrestling, Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Golf, Water Polo, and Water Skiing. They gathered for a photo during the May 3 Senior College Day. We wish these athletes the best in continuing their athletic careers. (Front row, from left) Dominick Garrett, JaQuann Burrus, John Lutz, Ames Clark, Jackson Mahoney, James Pearce, Spencer Jenkins; (Middle row, from left) Garrett Hughes, Marshall Daniel, Thomas Brackett, J.D. Goodspeed, Jones Casper, William France, Colin Remscheid, Walter Soefker; (Back row, from left) Brian McDonnell, William Dorian, Nicholas Cantu, Ryan Winkel, Grayson Walthall, Matthew Wigley, Grant Caldwell (Not pictured - Jarrett CBHS BAND MEMBERS Fowlkes, Patrick Healy, David Payne, Zachary Hamlet) HONORED AT ALL WEST BAND AND ORCHESTRAS

Congratulations to the following band students who placed in the January WTSBOA All West Bands and Orchestras in Jackson, Tennessee. The 9-10 Band included Ryan Diaz placing second chair Blue Band on Trombone along with Luke Hubbard who placed in the Blue Band on clarinet. Blake Lawler placed in the Red Band and James Madden made alternate position. The 11-12 Blue Band included an impressive first chair blue band from Austin Lopez on Saxophone, Skye Steorts on Bassoon, Tim Sauser on Flute, Jason Cowart on clarinet, Will Thomas on Trombone, and Justin Labilles on Percussion. The 11-12 Red Band included Matthew Hubbard, CBHS ANNOUNCES NEW STRENGTH & Connor Anderson, and Dax Brasher on Clarinet, Johnathan Radcliff CONDITIONING COACH FROM UNIV. OF FLORIDA on Saxophone, Austin Abbott on Trumpet, Noah Hubbard on French Horn, Marcus Massey on Tuba, and Zavier Galdonez on Percussion. Thad Wilson, Evan Bright, Sam Gintz, and Michael Huber all made Christian Brothers High School has named Rashad Harris as the Alternate Positions. Sam Mangin made the All West Orchestra school’s Head Strength and Conditioning Coach. Rashad comes to on Trumpet and Keenan Perry and Antonio Gonzales both made CBHS from Gainesville, Florida, where he served as the assistant alternate position. Austin Lopez, Will Thomas, and Ryan Diaz strength and conditioning coach at the University of Florida. went to the All State competition in April. Great job from all as Prior to his stint in Gainesville, Rashad served at Colorado State the Christian Brothers Band placed 25 positions! University in the same capacity. He has also played professional football with the Cincinnati Bengals and Jacksonville Jaguars. Rashad is originally from Athens, Alabama. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Louisville and Master’s from Michigan State University. Rashad is married to Christina Harris and he has a daughter, Soleil. “We are excited to have Rashad Harris join our staff,” said Mike Kelly, CBHS Athletic Director. “He possesses the characteristics, enthusiasm, and knowledge that will greatly benefit our students. He is a seasoned professional who will give our athletes the opportunity to enrich their performance and fulfill their athletic potential through his coaching.” Harris is very excited and eager to help students to achieve their mental, physical, and spiritual goals through education. “The facilities at

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CONGRATULATIONS TO WRESTLING TEAM - STATE years - Dr. Durant Fleming; 15 years - Principal Chris Fay, Cindy DUALS CHAMPION, STATE INDIVIDUALS CHAMPS Werner; 20 years - Dr. Jamie Brummer, David Herig; 25 years - John Ward; 30 years - Mark Bray; 35 years - Wayne Gaia, David Ligon, The CBHS Wrestling Program had an amazing year. The Brothers Bubba Luckett; and 40 years - Mac Smith-Williams. Also, computer began the year by winning the Black Horse tournament. CBHS science teacher Betty Smith retires this school year following 27 had previously not won this event in 5 years and rallying from years of service to CBHS and chemistry teacher Don Sandberg being down 40 points to come back in the medal round and defeat also retires after 19 years of teaching. Brother Martin. The Brothers then traveled to the Cleveland Duals where they wrestled all of the top five teams in the state out of all divisions. The Brothers won their pool and finished third. The Granite City Invitational was the next team endeavor and the Brothers managed to take 4th place in Illinois. As if they had not traveled enough, the wrestling team then took off to the Gateway to the Best Duals in St. Louis. The Brothers finished second, only losing to a nationally ranked CBC squad with the dual coming down to the last match. CBHS lost a date due to the snow and rescheduled a tournament in Maryville, TN at Heritage High School, which is one of the best public school wrestling teams in the state. Once again, the Brothers picked up a championship beating Heritage in the finals and the small school state champs Gibbs in the semifinals. Next up was the region duals at CBHS. The Brothers dominated their way to a title only losing three matches in three duals. The pinnacle to this point was the following weekend. The Brothers became Dual State Champs! CBHS had to defeat a McCallie team THREE WRESTLERS WIN STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS; they had previously lost to in the semifinals and Baylor in the finals. CBHS NABS TEAM INDIVIDUALS TITLE The overall dual meet record ended up being 22-3. Congratulations to all of the wrestlers, head wrestling coach Derek Harrison and The Wrestling Team won another state title Feb. 16-17, finishing all of the coaches. ahead of McCallie. CBHS had three champions: Garrett Bowers 132, Tommy Brackett 195, and Grayson Walthall 220. The four other finalists that finished as runner-ups were: Dayne Dalrymple 106, Evan Anthony 126, Alex Hodge 160, and Pat Healy 285. The rest of the team picked up state medals as well with the following results: Gehrig Salvaggio 4th at 113, Luke Spencer 3rd at 120, Austin Brooks 5th at 138, Elijah Hodge 4th at 145, Luke Leon 6th at 152, Luke Condy 4th at 170, and Montana Doty 3rd at 182. Congratulations to the CBHS wrestling team, coaches, parents, and supporters of the program. Coming on the heels of the state duals championship two weeks prior, this team is a great example of the hard work and perseverance of our Brothers’ Boys. CBHS FACULTY & STAFF RECOGNIZED DURING APRIL 4 CELEBRATION OF SERVICE

During the April 4 faculty meeting, faculty and staff members were honored for their dedication to the Lasallian mission and CBHS through a Celebration of Service. In recognition of their years of service to the CBHS community, the following faculty and staff members were honored: 5 years - Pat Gallagher, Janet Hill, Brad Luckett, Sharon Reichard, Kevin Smith, Collin Welsh; 10

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BOWLING TEAM WINS STATE; STANLEY EARNS TOP CBHS WINS STATEWIDE TENNESSEE BOWLER AWARD WILDLIFE FEDERATION’S HUNGER CHALLENGE

Brothers’ Bowling came through clutch in the Finals and won the Tennessee Wildlife Federation is excited to announce that Christian Division II State Bowling Championship January 20 over St. Benedict. Brothers High School in Memphis is the statewide winner of Congratulations, Coach Laura Madsen, Matthew Holland, Andrew Hunger Challenge, an initiative of the Federation’s Hunters for the Brocato, Andrew Sacharin, Jackson Stanley, Bradley Pounds, Will Hungry program, which connects food banks and soup kitchens Drummond and the entire roster of talented bowlers. Senior captain with caring deer hunters. Hunger Challenge was launched in Jackson Stanley led the team by taking the individual title after 2013 to provide a way for youth to participate in this effort. The one game against MUS standout Jimmy Morrow, 234-206, and point-based competition among high school clubs not only raises the first time any bowler from West Tennessee has won the D2 critical funds to help feed hungry families, but also serves as an Bowling Boys Individual State Championship. Jackson also led the educational experience for students. By participating, students team in scoring during all three matches needed to claim the team gain important skills in leadership, club-building, humanitarianism, title. Senior co-captain Bradley Pounds bowled great sets as did and philanthropy. Christian Brothers High School earned the most seniors Andrew Sacharin (who took out the #1 SBA player in the points in Tennessee. Students contributed 3,570 pounds of venison, title match), Andrew Brocato, Will Drummond, Matt Holland and volunteered for a collective 96 hours, and raised $21,100—the most Kyle Frasure to cap off a great weekend for CBHS. of all the regional winners. Will Wolbrecht and Patrick Koch, both of Christian Brothers, tied for the top fundraisers in Region 1, and Will was the top harvester. They are pictured above with (left) Ric Wolbrecht ‘81, Chairman, Tennessee Wildlife Federation, and Matt Simcox, Hunters for the Hungry Manager.) “I was real impressed with these young men that they’ve taken something they enjoy as a hobby and as a sport and used it to help other people,” said Monsignor John McArthur, Christian Brothers’ Hunger Challenge club advisor. “They are really making a difference. They are feeding needy families. I think that’s a great thing and very conscientious of them to do that.” “Tennessee Wildlife Federation works hard to engage youth in the outdoors.

CBHS LACROSSE COACH HONORED BY TENNESSEE LACROSSE ASSOCIATION

Congratulations to CBHS Head Lacrosse Coach Collin Welsh who was named the 2018 Tennessee Scholastic Lacrosse Association (TSLA) Person of Year. This award is meant to celebrate a coach, official, volunteer, team administrator, benefactor, or supporter who has had a positive impact on the local lacrosse community.

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CBHS STUDENTS MAKE PILGRIMAGE TO D.C. FOR Lamar Advertising Company, SAGE Dining, Behind The Scenes, Old VIGIL MASS, MARCH FOR LIFE Dominick Distillery, Lucchesi’s Ravioli & Past Company, Buster’s Liquors & Wines, Fleming Architects, Nolan’s Audio Visual, and On January 17, 11 Christian Brothers students joined students from Paulsen Printing Company. Many thanks to our 2018 sponsors, St. Benedict and Memphis Catholic on a pilgrimage to Washington, participating restaurants, and guests. D.C. for the 45th Annual March for Life. Upon arriving in D.C. students visited the Lincoln Memorial and World War II Memorial before heading to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception for the Vigil Mass celebrated by Cardinal Timothy Dolan. On January 19, students attended the Youth Rally and Mass for Life at the Capital One arena celebrated by Cardinal Donald Wuerl before joining thousands in the March for Life down Constitution Ave to the Supreme Court. CBHS students joined hundreds of thousands on the March for Life this year as they prayed for a respect for all life from conception to natural death.

. NATIONAL FOOTBALL FOUNDATION AWARD RECIPIENTS – HEALY, COACH MCDANIEL

Congratulations to CBHS head football coach Thomas McDaniel for receiving the Rex Dockery Award from the National Football Foundation, in memory of the late Memphis coach. Also, senior Patrick Healy represented our program in being named the National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete of the Year. This four-year starter and three sport athlete epitomizes everything great about the school. Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland ’82 attended the April 30 banquet that recognizes some of the most talented young men on the field, in the classroom and community around the great city of Memphis. (Photo) Coach Ken Coward, Coach David Ligon, A TASTE OF CBHS DRAWS HUNDREDS TO CAMPUS Patrick Healy, Coach Thomas McDaniel, and Coach Dale Dunlap. The 7th annual A TASTE OF CBHS was held at CBHS on Sunday, March 4, with 38 restaurants and vendors serving delicious food and libations to 400 guests. All participants, as well as this year’s 13 event sponsors, share a common affection for the Christian Brothers, and more than half have participated previously in the fundraising effort, which supports CBHS students in the fine arts. Guests were treated throughout the evening to student performances from the Walnut Groove Jazz Band, Brothers of Faith Men’s Chorus, Brothers On Stage Theatrical Group, and the evening’s special guest, Br. Joel McGraw ’63. This year’s event, which raised $40,000, was chaired by Morgan Hammond ‘86 and co-chaired by Alex Boggs ’06 and long-time friend of CBHS, Kate Pera. TASTE sponsors included Frank Grisanti Italian Restaurant, Linkous Construction Company, Amro Music, Campbell Clinic,

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BENJAMIN OWEN ACHIEVES PERFECT 36 ACT; BROTHERS’ OPEN GOLF TOURNAMENT RAISES 5TH STUDENT IN PAST 3 YEARS FUNDS FOR CBHS ATHLETICS

Benjamin Owen, a rising senior, earned the highest possible The 6th Annual Brothers’ Open Golf Tournament was held on ACT Composite score of 36 on the February test, becoming the April 30 at Spring Creek Ranch. Our participants were blessed fifth CBHS student to do so in the past three years. Previous with incredible weather for a great day of golf supporting CBHS honorees include three 2018 graduates -- Sam Mangin, 2018 Athletics. Special thanks to First Tennessee Bank for their Title Valedictorian Dwight Moore, and Patrick Harkins -- and 2017 Sponsorship and to Frank Grisanti’s Italian Restaurant for hosting Valedictorian Riggs Markham. Nationally, while the actual number of our Pre-Tournament Event. We are excited to announce that the students earning the top score varies from year to year, on average, Brothers’ Open raised over $100,000 for this first time ever. This less than one-tenth of 1% of students who take the ACT earns could not be achieved without the generosity of our sponsors and the top score. The ACT consists of tests in English, mathematics, participants! We look forward to seeing everyone again next year! reading, and science. Each test is scored on a scale of 1–36, and a student’s composite score is the average of the four sub scores. Some students also take the optional ACT writing test, but the score for that test is reported separately and is not included within the ACT Composite score. “Please join me in congratulating Ben for his perfect composite score of 36 on the ACT,” said Brother Phil Jones, Ben’s school counselor. “This demonstrates that hard work, dedication, and discipline pays off. And what a great testament to the students, parents, and CBHS faculty that we’ve had five perfect ACT scores in the past three years.” Ben is the son of Harold E. Owen, Jr. and Dr. Virginia Owen of Collierville. He attended Incarnation Elementary School in Collierville. He has his private pilot’s license and is a member of the CBHS Robotics Club.

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1950’s S. Eugene Mathis Jr., ’65 recently Ken Harkleroad ’69 is an Open Water rebranded his company Mathis, Tibbets Instructor at the Dive Shop in Memphis. Robert Steed ’51 was called on to and Massey Inc. (Insurance and Bonds). be a witness for the Canonization of Both Gene and his son Alex ’90 work the Servant of God Dorothy Day for the with the insurance company, located in 1970’s Archdiocese of New York in December Memphis. 2017. William L. Peel Jr. ’70 received the Bruce E. Mizell ’65 recently formed prestigious Silver Beaver Award from the Charles Plesofsky, DDS ’53 retired the company, Turbo Machinery Solutions. Sam Houston Arena Council of the Boy in March after working for 60 years as a In addition, he represents three other Scouts of America. Introduced in 1931, the dentist in Memphis. companies as a Sales Accountant Silver Beaver Award is a distinguished Manager in Houston, Texas. service award given to individuals who Raymond Kallaher, Jr. ’56, after a have made a significant impact on the successful 50-year career, is a retired Ron Coleman ‘67 of Competition lives of youth through service to Scouting. Senior Scientist from a major high-tech Cams was inducted into the Society of Defense Contractor. He and Estelle, his Entrepreneurs in April. Competition Cams Judge Tim Dwyer ’72 received the wife of 50 years, are the proud parents of is a world leader in valvetrain technology. Bobby Dunavant Public Servant Award four children and six grandchildren. They Under Coleman’s management the from the Memphis Rotary Club East on live in Thousand Oaks, California. Ray company has acquired several other February 28, 2018. recently published a new book, Passage businesses, including TCI Automotive, into Prologue. LLC (manufacturer of performance Jay Myers ’74 was inducted into the transmission and torque converters) and Society of Entrepreneurs in April. Jay is Charles Dorsey Schaffler ’59 Quarter Master Industries (manufacturer founder and owner of Interactive Solutions recently celebrated his 50th wedding of performance clutches, bell housing and Inc., a Memphis-based firm specializing anniversary to his wife, Michael Carol related parts). in video conferencing, distance learning, Pooley Schaffler. telemedicine, and audio-visual sales and support. Myers started ISI in 1996 and has built it into a $25 million company with 1960’s 55 employees and offices in Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville, as well as Oxford, Mike Roos ’63, former Assembly Mississippi, and Little Rock, Arkansas. Speaker Pro Tempore of the California State Assembly, joined Southern California Leadership Council as President on January 1. Roos, a resident of Los Angeles, served in the California State Assembly for over 14 years. He served as Majority Floor Leader for six years until he was elected Speaker Pro Tempore Fletcher Golden ’67, Bruce France of the California State Assembly. After ’67, Dr. Robert Kraus ’67, former his career in the Assembly, he founded track coach Jack Moran ’53, admiring Mike Roos and Company, a public affairs the gold medal from the recent Memphis company with a focus on government District Senior Olympics that Bruce gave relations and ballot measures. his former track coach. To be honest, he was the only one in his age group (65-69). Jim Burge ’64, owner of The Peanut Shoppe, closed the store at the end of 2017. The store opened on Summer Avenue in 1959 and was a Memphis landmark.

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The Class of 1975 held a surprise party Jimmy Garbuzinski ’79 has been Sean Healy ’84, FedEx Freight May 6 for their former teacher Brother promoted to General Manager of Senior Vice President of Transportation, Joel McGraw, FSC, ‘63 at Canale Farms Cordova Safety Products in Memphis. Planning, and Strategy, recently spoke in Oakland, Tennessee in May. They honored He has been in the PPE Industry for 30 to the Traffic Club of Memphis at the him for his 50 years of teaching with a years. Assisi Foundation to explain how FedEx special banner signed by classmates is pushing hard to use technology to make . Tim Verner ‘79 was recently drivers and roads safer and customers promoted to Senior Vice President happier. Sean is also board chairman of at Fisher and Arnold, Inc., where the Memphis Area Transit Authority. he has worked since 1985. He has worked on various projects, including Paul Prothero ‘84 (right) a lifelong those for Town of Collierville, City of volunteer with the Boy Scouts of America, Memphis, and Valero Refinery. Tim is was recently named Lodge Advisor of a professional engineer registered in his local Order of The Arrow Lodge and TN, MS, and AR. He has been actively appointed to the executive board of the involved with various engineering West Ark Council in Fayetteville, AR. organizations, including SAME, ASCE, Pictured with Ken Kimble ‘92 and Paul’s TSPE, and ACEC-TN. son Mark at a camp ceremony in April.

Frank McGrew ’86 lives in Nashville Chris Miller ’76 is president of Yuletide 1980’s with his wife Neely and two daughters. Office Solutions. The company started in His role as Managing Partner at McNally 1972 during the Christmas season. Every Frank McBride ’80 and Ray Capital, a private equity firm, keeps him package ordered includes a candy cane, the Lazarini, Jr. ’80 along with his wife busy with regular travel. company’s marketing centers on the color Robin stopped by campus in April for a red and drivers wear red shirts. Thus, Chris visit and tour of the campus, including wears a Christmas tie year-round. the Brothers Development Center.

Dr. John D. Fenley’s ’78 youngest daughter was recently accepted into Veterinarian school at the University of Tennessee. John resides in Johnson City, Tennessee.

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1990’s Drew Meisenheimer ’98 joined John Hunter Taylor ’03 was Cornerstone Staffing Solutions inpromoted to Vice President of Business Michael Jankowski ’93 coached in Pleasanton, California as National Development for Mississippi Land Bank his fourth Olympics this past February Director of Sales in November 2017. Drew at the administrative headquarters in in South Korea. Michael coached the US will be accountable for the performance Senatobia, MS. In his new role, Hunter teams in halfpipe, slopestyle, and the big of the sales and marketing teams, based will concentrate on new business air competitions. in Memphis. development over the entire area with emphasis on large loans. Josh Gregory ’93 is a private golf Andy Ticer ‘98 and Michael Hudman coach in Dallas, Texas. He coaches Patrick ’98 have opened their sixth restaurant in Reed, 2018 Master’s Champion. Memphis. The Gray Canary is their new restaurant located in the Old Dominick Kyle Alexander ’96 and his wife Distillery building on South Front. Katy opened a new restaurant in Ponte Vedra, Florida. Memphis JAX held its soft opening on New Year’s Eve. 2000’s

Richard Smith ’96, son of FedEx Cayce Nawaf ’02 and his wife Kelsey founder, Frederick W. Smith, became recently welcomed a new baby into the president and chief executive officer world. of FedEx Trade Networks last July, a promotion seen as movement towards Ford Canale ‘02 was chosen for the Steven Chase Cole ’05 and his wife, top leadership at the company founded by interim City of Memphis Council seat. He Jennifer, welcomed their son into the his father. Richard is also the chairman of also works at Canale Funeral Home and world on January 15, 2018. the Greater Memphis Chamber. is the CBHS golf coach. Ford will also be running for the seat in August. Jeffrey Kissell ’06 and his wife Brooke Philip Spinosa, Jr. ’96 resigned . welcomed their first baby, a boy, Walsh from the Memphis City Council to take Adam Sneed ’03, PhD, recently Goodman Kissell, on January 31. a position with the Greater Memphis completely his doctorate at the University Chamber in May. Spinosa, who is also of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan this resigning as district sales manager for past January. FedEx Services, will become senior vice president for the Chairman’s Circle.

Aaron Ranson ’97 recently welcomed a new baby into the world, son Declan Ranson.

Dr. Joseph F. Oros ’07 is entering his third year of Residency at Baylor University Hospital in Dallas, Texas, as an Interventional Radiologist.

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Anthony Maranise ’07 is an instructor Cody Garbuzinski ‘13 graduated Rob Richardson ’14 recently graduated of religion at the University of Memphis Summa Cum Laude from CBU with a from the University of Memphis with a and recently authored a new book, Cross degree in Sports Management in the double major in Spanish and Information of a Different Kind: Cancer and Christian Spring of 2017. He was accepted into Systems Management, with an overall Spirituality. His story of growing closer to the Master’s Program for Business GPA of 3.84 and University Honors God, while battling acute lymphoblastic at CBU in the fall of 2017. He also just (Magna cum laude). He was inducted into leukemia at St. Jude Children’s Research completed his basketball eligibility with Phi Kappa Phi. Roberts plans to pursue Hospital was recently featured in the the CBU Basketball team and was a major his master’s degree in Health information Viewpoint section of the Commercial contributor for 3 seasons and was elected Management through the University of Appeal. Captain of the team his senior year. He was Tennessee this fall. also named to the Gulf South Conference Evan Buckner ’09 recently married his All-Academic team. Walker Bartlett ’14 married Katie high school sweetheart, Alexis Gregg. Feehan this past May. His groomsmen D. J. Palmore ’14 recently received the included CBHS classmates, Peter Jose Escobedo ’09, a Lieutenant in the Staubach Award for Navy Football. He Bursi ‘14, JC Sorce ‘14, and Andrew United States Navy, is a helicopter pilot graduated from the Naval Academy in Evangelisti ‘14. stationed in San Diego, California. May. Henry Atkinson ’15 was recognized Gregory Sanders, Jr., ’14 graduated at the University of Alabama Honors Day 2010’s from Virginia Military Institute, With “Tapping on the Mound” for membership Distinction (GPA 3.4) on May 16. He was in the Omicron Delta Kappa National Matthew S. Harlan ’10 is currently commissioned in the U.S. Air Force as Leadership Honor Society. Tapping on finishing his third year of medical school. a 2nd Lieutenant and will be stationed the Mound is an Alabama tradition since Matthew and his wife are expecting a at Los Angeles AFB, California, as an the early 1900's where rising seniors get baby girl in July. Acquisitions Officer. tapped for honor societies.

Jake Garbuzinski ‘10 worked for Austin Taylor ‘16 is attending the NexAir in their Sales Management University of Tennessee - Knoxville (one Training Program. He also recently of several universities that awarded him became engaged to Rebecca McLaughlin. full academic scholarship) and he is on the He became the CBHS Director of Alumni Dean’s List (magna cum laude), pursuing and Annual Fund on June 1. a degree in Mechanical/Biomedical Engineering. This summer, he is interning Jesse Dane Kinney ’11 graduated from with Southern Nuclear Company, in Middle Tennessee State University with a Augusta, Georgia, as a Process Engineer. BBA in Finance.

Anthony Miller ’13 was recently named Memphis Sports Person of the Year. He Connor Harris ’14, a senior at Williams is the Memphis Tigers’ all-time leading College in Williamstown, Massachusetts, receiver. He recorded a school-record of attended the 2018 NCAA Convention in 96 catches and was drafted in April and Indianapolis in January. Harris was a part signed with the NFL’s Chicago Bears as of the DIII Student Immersion Program, the 51st overall draft pick. which is awarded to students of color.

Lamar Norsworthy’14 will graduate from the University of Mississippi in May with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a minor in Manufacturing.

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47 ‘42 HERBERT S. KISHBAUGH IN MEMORY DR. WILLIAM E. RENTROP ‘46 DR. DONALD W. CRONE DR. RICHARD STEWART DOYLE ERNEST J. LUBIANI, JR. ‘47 PHILIP UMBERT PIERINI, JR. WILLIAM GARTLY WESCHE ’48 BILLY E. GAETANO ‘49 PAUL DUANE BOWERS, JR. ‘54 GORDON RONALD KASTNER GENE RAY WIGLEY ‘55 RONALD RALPH “RONNIE” BURR ‘57 ROBERT A. BRULEY FRANK ADAM CIANCIOLO JOHN T. EPPS DURWARD L. SIMMONS, JR. JAMES N. STALLINGS ‘58 RICHARD “DICK” E. VANDEMARK JOHN A. BRADY ‘59 EUGENE JOSEPH MOTTLEY ‘60 WILLIAM THOMAS CRUTCHER RALPH E. ‘GINK’ JOHNSON EDWARD PETER VOLLERTSEN III ‘61 BYRON C. COX, JR. ‘62 FREDERICK KORNDORFFER ‘63 DR. ERNEST M. ZINN III ‘64 STEPHEN A. CROXDALE ‘65 GEORGE J. PRATT JR. (Hall of Fame) ‘67 DR. J. ANDREW CANALE (Hall of Fame) ‘68 CHARLES “CHUCK” CANNON DENIS POWERS ’69 PATRICK J. MCHALE ‘72 KENNETH H. JONES ’78 LT. JAMES L. STRICKLAND ‘79 MARK KALLAHER TIM E. SORO ‘88 MICHAEL J. NORMAN ‘91 FRED ALLEN MCGONAGILL MICHAEL G. QUINN ‘17 HAROLD EDWARD “TEDDY” OWEN III

48 EVENTS

JUNE OCTOBER

1–30 Summer Camps 4 Parent-Teacher Conferences 30 Final Day to give to the 2017-18 Annual Fund 5 Diocesan In-Service - No School 8-9 Fall Break JULY 26-27 Class of 1988 - 30-Year Reunion 1–31 Summer Camps continue 4 Independence Day NOVEMBER 2-5 No School AUGUST 9 FedEx Speaker Series 15-18 Fall Theatrical Production 4 George Pratt Alumni Golf Tournament 8 Senior Mass & Ring Ceremony 9 First Full Day of 2018-19 School Year DECEMBER 10 Freshman/Father-Son Dinner 1 Placement Test - Prospective 9th Graders 22 Back To School Night ( Fr. & Soph) . 6 Alumni Mass & Breakfast 29 Back To School Night ( Jr. & Sr.) 20 Young Alumni/Faculty Christmas Luncheon 31 Class of 1978 - 40-Year Reunion 21 Begin Christmas Break (through Jan. 8)

31 Year-End Giving Deadline SEPTEMBER

3 Labor Day 6 Alumni Mass & Breakfast 21-22 Reunion Weekend for the Classes of: 1948, 1953, 1958, 1963, 1968,1973, 1983, 1993, 1998, 2003, 2008, 2013

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SPRING - SUMMER 2018

Congratulations to the CBHS Track and Field team for a wonderful season and state track success. Junior Antonio Lay blazed to state championships in the 100 and 200 meters, senior Patrick Healy won the state in shot put, and the 4x800 relay team won back to back state championships - junior Sloan McHugh, senior Michael Shea, senior Zach Hammack, and junior Constantin Campbell