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6 Golden Reunion Spotlight: A More than 150 children of alumni and friends of Providence enjoy the Alumni Association’s first Easter egg hunt in April. The alumni board Lifetime of Learning partnered with the Girls Soccer team for the event, which included crafts and photos with the Easter Bunny. 7 Coach’s Inspiration Instills Confidence 8 Harmony in Friendship 10 ’80 Grad Shares Medical Expertise with World’s Poor 11 Sisters Turn Love of Cooking into Part-Time Business The 2005-plus era team celebrates their win at the annual Pioneer Cup Match Play Championship in May. Nearly 70 alumni and friends 12 Class Notes participated and helped raise more than $800 for the Alumni Association Scholarship Fund.

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Graduating seniors celebrate the school’s 57th commencement in early June. The graduates included 61 children or grandchildren of Providence alumni. Many of our students with musical talent, students, enriches their learning by inviting performed in one or more of our 50 large- them to dream and who takes them on a scale shows. If you take a walk around the journey to learn, to be excited and energized, theater lobby, you can look at the photos and to see the possibilities in their future. of all the plays our students have taken part Talk to any of our alumni about their in. I love to look at parents and friends who days here, and the first thing they mention come see our plays and enjoy those photos. is the teacher who took an interest in them, They can’t wait to point out the one that who energized them to learn, explore, and they were in, the friends from their year who appreciate their God-given talents. We starred in that show, or the costumes and set have been, and still are today, blessed with that they used. dedicated and driven teachers who believe President’s The thrill of and pride in performing in their mission to build Christ’s church remains the same, but our theater today is through the education of His youth. Letter blessed with state-of-the-art technology. Not As we complete another school year, I every Providence musical of the past had thank all our dedicated faculty and staff who Joan M. Hurley that advantage. The same can be said for our make this school such a success. I thank our classrooms. When I look at the iPads our chaplain, Fr. Eric Augenstein, and the two students will use, I am struck by how closely auxiliary chaplains, Fr. Sonny Day and Fr. The word music comes from the ancient they resemble the old small chalkboards used Mike Hilderbrand, for all they have done for Greek word muses, which represented the by students in those one-room schoolhouses us this year. To all our alumni, supporters, nine art and science goddesses. Most of our of the 1800s and early 1900s. We have come parents, friends and Providence family, thank Western culture music comes from sacred so far so fast. God is indeed good. you for all you do. We pray that God will religious music developed in Europe from Our classrooms of today bear little bless you richly for your generous kindness 500 to 1400 A.D. Around 500 B.C., the resemblance to the past. Our students take and wish you a summer filled with rest, mathematician Pythagoras researched how ISTEP and other exams on computers relaxation and enjoyment. tones in music related to acoustics, which led instead of paper. The SMART technology, to the creation of the musical scales we use Apple TVs, iPads, clickers and more are In Christ, even today. In this issue you will read about taken for granted in our modern world. But, musical groups. This school can boast of there is one thing that will never change. Joan M. Hurley some outstanding talent among its alumni. The teacher. The teacher who cares for the President

each student will remain confident in his or honored to have Mr. Pioneer himself join her future endeavors knowing that each had the more than 8,000 alumni and honorary what it took to become a Pioneer. alumni in a big Blue Pride way as we Speaking of the most recent group of bestowed on him an honorary Providence Providence alumni, let’s take a look at their diploma at the Senior Farewell ceremony in class accomplishments. The class of 2012 May. earned in excess of $5 million in scholarship As the members of the class of 2016 offers, provided more than 16,500 possess the determination to succeed, a community service hours, had 27 students relentless work ethic and the confidence to serve in House leadership positions, had 98 be the best, they can feel confident knowing From the percent of the class enroll in post-secondary that when colleges see “Providence” on the education institutions, and had one student application, that experience translates into join the U.S. Marine Corp. a well-rounded student who’s ready to show Alumni Are we proud to call the class of 2012 their stuff at the next level. That’s the kind Pioneers? Absolutely! of student colleges want — and that’s what Association Although the students deserve much being a Pioneer is all about. applause for their efforts, a big THANK For alumni, the opportunities to show YOU needs to also be given to the countless your continued Blue Pride support are President number of hours that the Providence faculty endless. We welcome and encourage alumni and staff invest in their students’ success. involvement with any of our upcoming Brad Denman ’02 There have been hundreds of top-notch events, including Alumni Night at the Aug. faculty members help make Providence what 24 football game vs. Floyd Central. it is today, but one Pioneer will “hang it Please feel free to contact me with Providence Family, up” with the class of 2012. After 37 years at any questions in regard to the Alumni Providence High School, Mr. Don Zipp has Association. This time of the year is always a bittersweet announced his retirement. Mr. Zipp served moment for Our Lady of Providence High in various capacities for Providence through Thank you so much for your time and School. As another successful academic year the years and has been an inspiration to continued Blue Pride support, is concluded by the graduating seniors of thousands. There are many things that come the class of 2012, a determined freshman to mind when I think of Providence’s Blue Brad Denman ’02 class of 2016 anxiously awaits the start of Pride, but no one has exemplified this way President, Providence Alumni Association school in the fall. Each of these classes will of life like Mr. Zipp has. On behalf of the Phone: (502) 541-3210 face new challenges along the way; however, Providence Alumni Association, we are Email: [email protected]

Providence Junior-Senior High School | The Vision 3 replace the experience of leading a student cast to put on such a large-scale production. Long-Time “There’s a camaraderie in working under pressure to make something happen,” he Director said. “I’ll miss that.” Durham said his favorite shows, other than his first, were Miss Saigon in 2007 Dale Durham because of its powerful message, Cats in 2006 because it was so out of the ordinary, Changes Roles and Les Miserables in 2003 because it showcased the remarkable talent of the cast. By Christa (Payne) Hoyland ’84 Some shows, he has wondered if the cast could pull it together for the debut, but as he learned from his first experience with theatre rovidence’s 50th spring musical was under Reisert, “the students will rise to the especially meaningful for long-time occasion if you give them the tools to get director Dale Durham (Hon. ’06). there,” he said. He is proud that many times PAfter 21 shows in the director’s chair, he has who started the spring musical program, a the students surpassed all expectations. decided to move into the producer’s role. close second at 17. In recognition of his contribution to the This is by no means a retirement, just Durham got a taste of the producer’s job theatre program, the parents and friends who a change of pace. Durham will remain with last year’s show, Beauty and the Beast, make up the BACKSTAGE Crew theatre involved in the theatre program and keep when theater teacher Ellen Holifield was support group presented Durham with a his role as performing arts chairperson. He guest director. He was able to see that the different gift or recognition each night of also will remain director of campus ministry. spring theatre program would be in good this year’s show, including bestowing on Still, it’s a big change. hands, he said, and it gave him the chance him the Ray Day Award and renaming “It’s bittersweet,” he said. “I will miss the to consider the group’s annual close contact with the kids in the spring.” what he might There’s a camaraderie in scholarship the Dale Durham has been involved with spring do with a little Durham Performing musicals since 1979, when he helped former more free time working under pressure to Art Scholarship. The Providence in the spring. He group also held a teacher and already is looking make something happen special reception for director Rebecca for volunteer him after one show Reisert with opportunities - Dale Durham and presented him her debut show, outside of school as a way to fill those hours. with a special photo book commemorating Pippin. His first Even though the time commitment is all 50 shows. show as director great, Durham said he has always found Durham was touched by the gifts and was 22 years ago the opportunity to work closely with the proud of the accomplishments of the with Barnum cast and see the student-actors’ progression performing arts program over the last five in 1991. He especially meaningful, particularly since decades, especially during his tenure. has directed the he had not been teaching since he became “I’m humbled that the program has most number of director. He did return to teaching senior been in existence that long (50 years) and musicals, with theology part time this past school year, yet honored that I’ve been able to nurture it as it Ray Day ’57, he knows time in the classroom won’t quite continues to grow,” he said.

also were chaperones Betty McCaa said that her husband started on six Providence co- out as a junior high teacher in Louisville Dave McCaa sponsored Colorado before moving into a career in transportation Summer Field Studies management, “always dreaming of teaching Touched trips starting in 1995. again in the future.” He fulfilled that dream During most of his at Providence and enjoyed seeing the growth years at Providence, his students and players made as he pushed Many Lives Dave McCaa taught them to expand beyond their preconceived By Christa (Payne) Hoyland ’84 theology to seniors notions and limits. and made quite an “He enjoyed and found great satisfaction impression on his in challenging his students to the point ongtime theology teacher Dave McCaa students, from the frank discussions to that they discovered they were capable of passed away on April 24, 2012, after the fun moments such as leading them in more than they ever thought possible,” a long illness. McCaa taught theology the Hokey Pokey. Robert Reich ’98 was Betty McCaa said. “PHS gave us so many Land coached football, track, girls’ basketball, one of several alumni who commented on opportunities that enriched our lives beyond and softball at different times over his 20 the alumni Facebook page about McCaa’s what we ever envisioned. We are blessed to years at Providence before retiring in 2002. influence in their lives, posting, “This man be a part of the Providence family.” His wife, Betty McCaa, taught religious changed the way I — and others — thought Dave McCaa is survived by his wife, studies and mathematics at Providence for about our lives and the way we did everyday Betty, their three daughters, and eight 25 years before retiring in 2009. The two little things.” grandchildren. 4 The Vision | Providence Junior-Senior High School Don Zipp Retires By Christa (Payne) Hoyland ’84

ep sessions will be a little different next year with Don Zipp no longer the day-to-day ones. administration honored him by renaming leading the “Aww… P-H-S” chant. “It seemed like every day (teaching) was the Blue Pride Alumni Award the Don Zipp PHis voice, which has resonated at sporting a little different,” he said. “You never knew Blue Pride award. events, over the P.A. system, and in the what to expect even though you knew the For Zipp, both honors meant a lot, hallways, has become synonymous with Blue subject matter.” and the honorary diploma was especially Pride. Outside of the classroom, he was assistant meaningful because it gave him the But after football coach for 20 years, head wrestling Providence diploma he never had. He was 37 years coach for 16, and involved with coaching enrolled in Providence as a freshman, but his in the softball for about 10 years. He also served as father lost his job and the family couldn’t classroom, athletic director for 10 years while teaching afford the tuition, so he went to New Albany he has part time. When he wasn’t coaching, he High School instead. Once he became a retired from was at various athletic events supervising or teacher here in 1975, he fully embraced teaching, announcing and sometimes just watching. Providence and its mission and shared his joining his For the last seven years, he added cafeteria Blue Pride with everyone. wife, Dottie supervision to his duties. And he loved it all. “The keys to my philosophy have been (Galligan) “I just looked forward to being at school do everything with Blue Pride, teach with Zipp ’69, and being with the kids,” he said. “I just fairness, and have fun in the classroom,” he who retired thought it was exciting.” told his fellow teachers and staff members at last year. At his final Senior Farewell Ceremony, a goodbye gathering. During his Zipp gave the faculty address to the seniors. Providence also is special to Zipp because tenure, he He shared how much Providence meant to it’s where he and his wife met. They married made the him and how he twice gave up the offer in 1977 and sent their three children here: required to earn $15,000 more a year to teach at a D.J. ’99, Diana (Zipp) Gaddis ’02, and subject public school. He also estimated that he Damien ’05. Don and Dottie are looking of government fun for 37 senior classes, has taught 5,000 students and counts them forward to spending more time with their coached several athletic teams including among his family. Just as he could never two grandchildren, although Don will helping his wife start the softball program, leave his own children, he knew he could continue to work full time. and filled so many other roles it’s hard to never teach anywhere else. For 30 years, Zipp has spent his school keep count. “You don’t run from happiness,” he said. breaks working at ISCO Industries, an His favorite subject to teach was Current “Providence is my life.” international piping solutions company Problems, which he taught for 34 years, based in Louisville and owned by Dottie’s because it focused on the news, and “the The Next Phase family. Now the part-time job will expand. news changes every day,” he said. He In recognition of his contribution to “This time, the summer job will continue also taught for various stretches of time Providence, the Alumni Association as long as I want it to,” he said. “It will Sociology, Economics and International bestowed on him an honorary diploma at be a nice change of pace. I’ve always liked Relations. Zipp enjoyed the changes, even that Senior Farewell Ceremony. The school changing things.” Other Teachers Say Goodbye

Susan Gossman taught to spend time with her family, traveling, and to teach at Iroquois High School for 33 years math at Providence for 16 playing golf. but during that time returned in 1983 to years and left teaching assist coaching Boys Basketball for 17 years. at the end of this year Pat McKay ’63 taught He will continue teaching part time at Holy to spend time with her and coached at Providence Family and OLPH. husband, Don, who retired in three different time from full-time banking. spans. For the last eight Other teachers leaving include Sam Bush, Gossman taught every math years, he taught Spanish who taught chemistry and physics at level except junior high and I at Providence part Providence for two years and leaves teaching regular Algebra I. She served as sophomore time while also teaching to help start a business creating applications class sponsor for several years, oversaw Spanish I to eighth for mobile devices; Arin Zirhheld, who morning detentions for more than 10 years, graders at Holy Family and Our Lady of taught biology at Providence for one year was Math Department chairperson for Perpetual Help grade schools. He previously and leaves to pursue a doctoral degree full two years, helped start and lead the former taught history, coached football, track, time; and Shane Fitzgerald ’99, who taught Providence PRIDE service group, and this and basketball, and served as the discipline theology for one year and leaves to pursue a year started the Euchre Club. Gossman plans director from 1968-1972. He left Providence career in Catholic health care. Providence Junior-Senior High School | The Vision 5 A Lifetime of Learning Once Reluctant College Student Hasn’t Stopped Pursuit of Knowledge By Christa (Payne) Hoyland ’84

arolyn Voelker ’62 was always interested in the medical field.

She was just unsure she wanted to ’62 Voelker Carolyn by provided Photo Ccommit to four years of college to become a nurse. But a school retreat helped her make her decision – even if she did “sin” by watching the military medical comedy “Hennessey” when the students had been instructed to pray that evening instead of watch TV, she said. Carolyn Voelker teaches a class at Jewish Hospital on the nurses’ role in cardioversion and “But I knew defibrillation, circa 1970. In her 42 years at Jewish, Carolyn worked primarily in the intensive after watching care unit and instructed other nurses in clinical care practices. that program that this is what I wanted to do,” she said. “I she developed the charter for the Greater for her travels these days and takes what wanted to be a Louisville AACN chapter and became its opportunities she can to visit her family out nurse.” first president. West – or just next door in Lanesville. And what a She also aspired to become a clinical nurse As she looks back on her career and the rewarding career specialist awards she has won, it has been. and began she’s proud of those Voelker spent 42 seeking her accomplishments, years in full-time master’s including receiving the nursing at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, degree in AACN’s Outstanding advancing to become a clinical care nurse that specialty Clinical Nurse educator and finally a clinical nurse from the Specialty Award in specialist. She started out in the intensive University of 1993 and Spalding care unit, one of just a few in the country at Louisville in University’s Lifetime the time – and one of several firsts she was 1985, taking Achievement Award in part of. one course 1995. But she’s more With ICUs so new, Voelker developed the a semester proud having been hospital’s critical care education program, while working about 60 hours a week. In able to care for patients and their families at orienting new nurses to the Jewish Hospital 2000, she finally earned the title and served such a critical time in their lives. And she is ICU and teaching others from around the in that capacity until retiring in 2008. especially gratified when she sees her former country who took the information back to students advance in their careers. their hospital. As Jewish became the first Learning Continues “There’s nothing more rewarding than hospital to perform various transplants in the Even in her retirement, she hasn’t stopped seeing someone who started out as a new late 1980s, Voelker traveled the country to learning or teaching because, she said, she ICU nurse moving on to become a CEO observe medical transplants and then shared loves “to learn for the sake of learning.” or a nurse educator,” she said. “That’s better what she learned by coordinating education She still attends a few national and than any reward or plaque.” programs at the hospital. regional conferences in order to bring back She’s also grateful for the education she “I was like a little sponge,” she said. information to share with her students at received at Providence, where 13 members of “I learned as much as I could from any Spalding University, where she has been an her family have attended, including her six opportunity that I could.” adjunct professor teaching nursing part time siblings (Janet ’61 (who passed away shortly Voelker not only read whatever she could since 2009. (She received her bachelor’s in after graduation), Ken ’67, Bob ’68, Dennis about critical care and transplant procedures, nursing from the university in 1966 when it ’71, Darrell ’77, and Linda Voelker Hill ’77), she traveled the country to attend and even was known as Nazareth College.) a niece who just graduated and another who present at medical conferences. As critical Voelker said she is grateful for her full is a current student. care units became more common around life. She enjoyed the opportunities to travel “It’s a very special foundation you get the country, the American Association around the country for work and around here,” she said. “What you learn here lasts a for Critical-Care Nurses formed, and the world for pleasure. She remains stateside lifetime – or at least 50 years.” 6 The Vision | Providence Junior-Senior High School study and concentrate improved dramatically so that he excelled in his calculus and Confidence thermodynamics classes. “I found out I could be a better student and Clarity than I had been,” he said. “I just found it (nuclear power) very interesting. I never Coach’s Inspiration, thought I couldn’t do it.”

Eyeglasses Help Career Successes Once Poor Student Raidy spent eight years in the Navy. After his discharge, he settled in California and spent Believe in Himself 32 years working for the San Onofre Nuclear By Christa (Payne) Hoyland ’84 Generating Station, starting as an operator and moving up to engineering aid and finally licensing specialist. In the latter role, of his goal. He and his wife, Diana, adopted he was the company’s liaison to the NRC three children, and he devoted more time hortly before his retirement last and worked with the commission to update to his family than his education. Eventually, year, Tom Raidy ’69 experienced a technical specifications for the plant. He also he took up classes again, this time taking surreal moment. He was sitting in a worked with various technical groups and online courses until in 2001 he completed Smeeting with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory utilities as well as coordinated inspections of his bachelor’s degree in general studies with Commission when he realized how far he’d the plant. a concentration in math and science from come. He is particularly proud of his role on Indiana University, where he first started “I thought, ‘What is a small town guy the Tech Spec Improvement Task Force, back in 1969. And the second time around, from Southern Indiana sitting here with the which developed a standardized format for he became the “straight-A student my NRC?’” he said. nuclear power technical specifications in the parents and teachers always thought I should Raidy certainly earned that seat, although United States. Specific specs vary by plant, have been,” he said. he couldn’t have foreseen that while a but Raidy was part of a group working with student here. Then, he found school difficult. the NRC to transform standards for U.S. Time For Hobby, New Career He left Indiana University Southeast after tech spec manuals from prose into column only three semesters because he struggled form. Now, operators can easily find a plant Retired a year now, Raidy is able to devote there too. He joined more time to traveling the U.S. Navy with his wife as well and set himself as his hobby as an on the path to amateur magician, eventually become putting on shows for an engineering children and friends. licensing specialist He enjoys the sleight with California of hand but also finds Edison’s San Onofre it’s a good outlet for his Nuclear Generating normally introverted Station. nature. He had “It’s fun to entertain developed an people and learn the interest in nuclear illusions,” he said. “I energy as a Boy like to put on a good Scout when his patter to keep them troop visited the entertained.” Oak Ridge National He also is learning Laboratory in how to become what Tennessee, so he calls “a gentleman he decided to farmer,” working his pursue that field in-law’s farm, planting in the Navy. The nuclear power program condition and move across the columns to pomegranate and dragon fruit trees, and was a challenging one, but despite being find the required action and the associated finding a market for his crops. a lackluster high school student, he was completion time, making finding a solution While he misses his family and friends in confident he could do well, something he to a problem a more efficient process. Southern Indiana, Southern California has first learned from the late Ron Veleta, who Although he was proud of having become his home. But he still recalls fondly as Raidy’s high school wrestling coach “really succeeded in the Navy’s nuclear power where the seeds of his strong faith were gave me the idea that I could do things,” program, Raidy regretted not completing planted – at the former St. Augustine School Raidy said. his college degree simply for that fact that in Jeffersonville and at Providence. His confidence also was boosted by he hated to “leave something unfinished,” “That really helped me build and cement consistently high scores on aptitude tests he said. So, early in his civilian career he my faith,” he said. “And my faith helped me during basic training, Raidy said. Even more began taking engineering courses at a local especially in times of trial. To have that faith life changing was the vision test that revealed community college and then San Diego and that security (in God) gets you through he needed glasses. With glasses, his ability to State University. But life soon got in the way it.”

Providence Junior-Senior High School | The Vision 7 Harmony in Friendship Former Teammates Join Together to Perform with Choral Group By Amanda French ’06

ike Ehringer ’65, Charlie Schladand ’69 and Ron Posante ’69 never imagined their friendship Mwould last this long. What started at Providence has lasted more than 40 years, first through love of running and more recently, singing. Ehringer, Schladand and Posante are members of the choral group Thoroughbred courtesyPhoto of Charlie Schladand ’69 Chorus, an all-male barbershop-style a was ahead of his time with coaching.” Chorus after seeing them perform live 10 cappella harmony group. Ehringer and Posante went on to coach years ago. Posante has been in the chorus for Their love of running began with the late cross country at Jeffersonville High School about five or six years. Ron Veleta, who once coached cross country, and Providence, respectively. All three Although participation in the chorus is track, wrestling, and golf and taught here remained in touch with Veleta over the years, considered a hobby for most members, for from 1959 to 1973 and 1974 to 1986. Veleta and they were pall bearers at Veleta’s funeral Ehringer it has become more of a full-time recruited Ehringer to his cross country team in October 1986. job since his retirement from teaching. He from P.E. class. Schladand played football is the Chorus manager and is responsible for as a freshman but said his size made the Forming a Brotherhood booking events. Posante is the secretary for difference at 155 pounds, so he switched to While the three men’s connection began the Chorus and is an IT manager outside of cross country his sophomore year. Posante with cross country, they’ve formed a more the Chorus. Schladand is retired, and during also was interested in football, but switched recent bond thanks to their participation in the winter he lives in Fort Meyers, Fla., and Thoroughbred sings in another group in Cape Coral, Fla. Chorus. And just The trio agreed there is a brotherhood or as it took someone camaraderie among the men in the Chorus, like Veleta to get something Ehringer, Schladand and Posante them to consider experienced at Providence playing on Veleta’s running, their teams. The bond is so great that former path to singing members come from all over the world barbershop for a member’s funeral. They even close all harmony together of their meetings in a special way. It is a wasn’t intentional tradition among barbershop-style groups to either. sing “Keep the World Singing” at the end None of them of meetings; however, the Thoroughbred sang or was Chorus gathers in a circle and members involved in music share special moments or special intentions. at Providence, They then close by praying for the intentions but of the three and singing “Nearer My God to Thee.” It’s Ehringer had the a humbling time for the Chorus that brings strongest musical them closer together every time, the three roots. His parents men said. to cross country. Under Veleta, Schladand play various instruments, and his grandfather “You can’t describe it [the bond of the and Posante went to the state championship sang in a quartet. Ehringer also sang at Chorus],” Ehringer said. in cross country. Franklin College when he was a student “He was a coach Providence will never there. He discovered the Thoroughbred Formed in the 1950s, the Thoroughbred forget,” Schladand said. Chorus in 1978 at a convention of athletic Chorus has 53 active members and 80 paid Nicknamed “Mr. Mean,” Veleta was directors at the Galt House in Louisville. The members, ranging in age from high school known for demanding respect from his Chorus performed at the convention, and aged to 80 years old. Throughout its history, players. Although Veleta could come off as Ehringer said he thought back then “when the Thoroughbred Chorus has won seven harsh, the men agreed he was a great coach I have more time, I’m going to join.” Four international titles, and many of its quartets and an incredible role model. years later, he found the time. have won titles. Ehringer’s quartet, It’s Time, “He convinced me that I could do things I “It’s great fun,” Ehringer said. recently won the 2012 Cardinal District didn’t think I could do,” Ehringer said. “He Schladand also was inspired to join the Quartet Championship.

8 The Vision | Providence Junior-Senior High School A number of Providence alumni have received local or national acclaim in music groups, Other Alumni including Sonny Lemaire ’66, a professional songwriter and bass guitarist with the band Exile who was featured in the Winter 2011 Vision issue. Alexas Gregory ’10 compiled notations for the following music groups. If you are in a musical group not featured here, please send your of Note information to [email protected]

underwent a name change in 2000. Digby Flathead Screw: Chad Book ’90 has purposely slowed down to two or three gigs a month and recently performed at Local rock ’n’ Abbey Road on the River. The band has roll cover band moved from playing primarily original music Flathead Screw (a mix of pop, rock and folk) to mostly cover

formed about songs and some original pieces. sZatmari Kate by Photo 15 years ago in a band member’s basement, and Houndmouth: Shane Cody ’05, Katie Chad Book ’90, Toupin ex-’07, and manager Chris who plays lead Thomas ’06 rhythm guitar and sings, joined about Listed as one of five years ago. the 10 Kentucky coming singer Mike Posner, and had its song

Photo by Shannon O’Brien by Photo Book, now in his Bands You “Go So Hard” picked up by CBS during third band, said Should Listen to coverage of the NCAA Men’s Basketball he enjoys this one best because, “this band Right Now by Tournament. In spring 2011 Miller (vocals, is fun, raucous and a blast to be a part of!” pastemagazine. songwriter, and producer) and Savely moved He got involved at the invitation of band com and signed to Los Angeles to pursue a professional member Dave Tunnell after the death of a to record label career. Voiceflow has since shot a music mutual friend and band member. The band’s Rough Trade video, booked performances in Los Angeles largest crowd was at a veteran’s convention in Records in and Las Vegas for this summer, and spent Kokomo, Ind., when they played for a crowd London, local- time networking and pursuing record labels. of 40,000 fans. They mostly play the music Bill Ivester by Photo born band Miller and Savely are now in the beginning of the Beatles, U2, The Rolling Stones, Houndmouth has risen far since forming stages of starting their own songwriting and Temple Pilots, and Foo Fighters at local bars in October 2011. Fans have dubbed the production company. and events for hire. band’s mixture of original folk rock and alternative country music as “recession rock.” Houndmouth is comprised of Shane Cody Digby: Mark Book ’91, Paul Moeller ’05 (drums and vocals), Katie Toupin ex-’07 The Marlins: Jace ’64, Gary ’66, Robert ’91, and Ben Schneider ’91 (organ), and manager Chris Thomas ’06 ’70, and Rick ’73 (plus Matt Myers and Zak Appleby). Cody, who joined the band at Myers’ invitation after coming home from an internship with New York-based video and audio postproduction studio Nutmeg Post, also recorded and produced the band’s album. The band has performed at the South By Southwest Music Festival in Austin, Texas, which led to an invitation to play at Utopia Fest in Utopia, Texas. Locally, the band will perform at the Forecastle Festival July 13 in Louisville. Photo by Eddie Dantz Eddie by Photo Photo courtesyPhoto of Gary Marlin ’66 Digby has released five albums, had a song played on VH1.com, wrote a title track to a Voiceflow: Keevan Miller ’06 They’re not just brothers; they’re also band major motion picture, and opened for The mates. For nearly 40 years, The Marlins Smithereens, Seven Mary Three, and more. have been playing together with Jace ’64 The band even opened for Don McLean on Keevan Miller ’06 and former Indiana on the bass or guitar, Gary ’66 on the Providence’s very own football field. That’s a University-Purdue University at Fort piano, Robert ’70 on the drums, and Rick pretty impressive list of accomplishments for Wayne men’s basketball teammate Kyle ’73 on the trumpet or flute. The foursome former classmates Mark Book ’91 (drums Savely formed Voiceflow after their hobby started out working with their father, the and vocals), Paul Moeller ’91 (lead singer of playing music together became “a true late Sleepy Marlin, before heading out on and guitar), and Ben Schneider ’91 (bass passion,” Miller said. In 2009, Voiceflow their own after his retirement from music. guitar and vocals). Digby, originally called performed its pop music at local gigs, From country to rock to Broadway, they “100 Acre Wood,” formed in 1995, but advanced to opening shows for Grammy- after the loss of a key songwriter, the band award winning rapper Nelly and up-and- (Continued on page 10)

Providence Junior-Senior High School | The Vision 9 (Continued from page 9) September 11 Memorial & Museum in New harmonica) York City. This summer The Marlins will be remains. cover all the realms of music, which is what travelling throughout the Midwest. The contributes to their long-term success, Gary Rumors, Marlin said. They worked on the East Coast which for about five years to help them shape The Rumors: Rob Marlin ’90 plays cover and develop their craft and since then have songs from traveled all over the country playing their The Rumors started out in 1994 as a group the ’50s music. Despite being always on the road, of friends (including Rob Marlin ’90, Sam through they record all of their music themselves Powers ’90, and John Shireman ’90) playing today, has

in their own studio. Some of The Marlins together during their college years. Now, performed courtesyPhoto of Rob Marlin ’90 greatest accomplishments have been being nearly 20 years and 1,400 shows later, from able to sing the national anthem at a Florida The Rumors continue to entertain crowds Chicago to Nashville and St. Louis to Marlins baseball game and having one of at local wedding receptions, events, and Cincinnati. The band also plays regularly their original pieces, “I Believe in America,” company parties. Originally, three of the at Horseshoe Indiana and Casino Aztar in written by Gary Marlin and Chuck four band members were alumni, but now, Evansville. Carpenter, being played in the National only Marlin (lead vocals, rhythm guitar, and

Health), King was hooked on service to the poor. Living Life as a “People just lived in shacks; their bathrooms were the sugar cane fields,” she True Steward said. “They have so little, but they are so very thankful for everything you do with them.” ’80 Grad Shares Since that initial mission, she has been to Ecuador twice, has made a trip to Medical Expertise Guatemala, and is considering a trip again with World’s Poor next year. As a parent, she has used these experiences to teach her teenage children By Tony Singleton ’96 about service by taking them along.

Putting Education Into Action s a pediatrician, Dr. Sheryl Kaiser Her experiences highlight the stewardship King ’80 has cared for many children and service that has long been a major part in southern and central Indiana. of a Providence education. CalledA by faith, she also has shared her gifts “My Catholic education stressed the with children in some of the poorest parts of importance of being a good steward,” King the Western Hemisphere. said. “Sharing treasure is not enough. It is harder to share time and

talent. Mission trips have courtesyPhoto South of Community Hospital provided a means for me to forward, to do good in thanksgiving for the practice sacrificial giving.” gift I was given,” she said. “Not everyone She added, “Classes such is lucky enough to have a job that is as as Social Justice at Providence rewarding and fulfilling as I have.” helped me to understand human rights and to recognize Dr. Sheryl Kaiser King is director of inpatient the dignity of every human pediatrics for Community South Hospital in being. This especially prepared Indianapolis, where she lives with her husband, me for mission work.” Ed, and their five children, two of whom have King also credits her accompanied King on her mission service trips. parents, George ’57 and Ruth The Kings are members of St. Barnabas Parish (Uhl ’59) Kaiser, for being in Indianapolis. models of faith and service. “My parents have set a good Timmy Global Health was founded in 1997 Photo courtesy of Dr. Sheryl courtesy KingPhoto ’80 of Dr. example,” she said. “They by Dr. Charles Dietzen, who was inspired by She began her medical mission work while never served on a mission trip but have his work with Blessed Teresa of Calcutta. The practicing medicine in Bloomington when a been active parishioners at Holy Family and Indianapolis-based non-profit organization friend going to the Dominican Republic to involved with St. Vincent de Paul.” exists “to provide direct medical assistance and share her nursing skills with Haitian refugees King also believes she is called to give back healthcare services to low-income communities challenged King to consider coming along. because of her career success. in the developing world through short-term After going on the trip sponsored by the “I just feel lucky enough that I have a gift medical brigades.” More information is Timmy Foundation (now Timmy Global I was given that I want to pass it on, pay it available at www.timmyglobalhealth.com. 10 The Vision | Providence Junior-Senior High School to formalize their business. Sisters Turn After Balmer purchased the Love of Cooking family farmhouse in Starlight, the sisters converted into Part-Time their father’s old wood shop into a Business commercial kitchen. After a year and a half By Tony Singleton ’96 of working through various hurdles and red tape, they opened aving learned their craft at young the business in early ages, Jackie (Andres) Colin ’69 and 2011. courtesyPhoto of All About Taste Joyce (Andres) Young ’67, along All About Taste Three sisters have joined forces to start a catering business, All About Hwith sister Ginny (Andres) Balmer ’65, remains a part-time Taste – Catering by the Andres Sisters. From left to right, Joyce (Andres) finally turned their love of cooking into a venture, with Colin Young ’67, Ginny (Andres) Balmer ’65, and Jackie (Andres) Colin ’69. successful business venture with All About and Balmer still Taste – Catering by the Andres Sisters. running their own beauty salons, as well as worked on the farm from the time we were “We’ve been cooking for so long, it’s working other jobs. very young,” says Colin. natural,” Colin said. “When you are raised as “We don’t want to be busy every weekend At the insistence of their children, the trio one of 12 kids, you just learn to cook.” because with all of the other jobs we’re has invested in a website (www.all-about- The sisters built a clientele, serving food at doing, we don’t have time,” Colin said. taste.com) but marketing remains word of events for countless family and friends. They All the Andres siblings went to Catholic mouth as it has from the beginning. Colin would be referred to friends of friends who high schools, and nine are Providence credits the quality of the food for their would refer them to others. Recognizing alumni. The sisters attribute much of their success, thus the name of their business. that working with various reception halls success to their Catholic education and “We named the business ‘All About Taste’ required additional insurance and other credit their parents for instilling discipline. because it really is all about the taste of the requirements, the sisters finally decided “We have a good work ethic because we food,” Colin said.

“I was instantly smitten and decided to learn to become a ventriloquist,” Rhodes said. Dream Turns Now, years later, she has her own ventriloquist/stand-up comedy act in New Into Fun Career York City. She adds a spin to her shows, including involving a live band she sings Carla Rhodes ’00 with to give it a rock ‘n’ roll vibe. She also does short shows as the opening act for local Combines Stand-Up bands, art shows, and other “kooky” events

Comedy with Ventriloquist where her act is a good fit, she said. Hanna Toresson by Photo Rhodes’ main project right now is her Rhodes may be a one-woman act, but Act, Rock Music hour-long show, “The Continuing Story of she couldn’t perform without the help of By Alexas Gregory ’10 Carla Rhodes,” which is a personal story of her puppets Cecil, Mick’n’Keef, Under Bed her coming from Kentucky to New York and Alligator, Herschel Ragbottoms (a pigeon her adventures along the way. A side project that lives underneath a pile of newspapers), in production is a series of two- to three- and her most recent character, Sammy the s young minute videos for YouTube, the contents Cockroach. All of her puppets have distinct children, of which she is keeping under wraps until personalities and traits. For instance, Under we see they’re online. But she has high hopes for the Bed Alligator is an accumulation of her fears ourA favorite series. and anxieties, and Cecil has been locked in television “The internet is the way to go with a trunk since 1920 so he’s known for being characters everything now,” she said, “Hopefully it’ll be politically incorrect. and dream of really popular.” Rhodes dreams of one day having her own growing up and Rhodes’ success came with hard work, television show like her mentor and idol, being just like starting in high school when she would go Shari Lewis. But she’s not ready to give up them. The harsh to the Comedy Caravan and practice her live performances anytime soon. reality is, for stand-up comedy. During her college years, “Making a crowd laugh is one of the best

Photo by Leslie Van Stelten Van Leslie by Photo most of us, this she also began to open for bands. She even feelings in the world. It’s a huge compliment never happens. traveled to New York every chance she got when people tell me I made them laugh,” Carla Rhodes ’00, though, is the exception. to do more guest spots at local venues there. Rhodes said. “As long as I’m breathing, I When she was 9 years old, she watched After her college graduation, she made New imagine I shall be involved in performance Shari Lewis and Lamb Chop on television. York her home. in some way, shape or form.”

Providence Junior-Senior High School | The Vision 11 1983 on May 26, 2012. The couple resides in Clay Gabhart was recently promoted to Jeffersonville. Class Notes special project aircraft-program manager; Navy Special Mission Aircraft Modification Greg Nash and his wife, Team; L-3 Communications, Platform Christy (Geswein) 1957 Integration Division in Waco, Texas. Nash ’96, welcomed Paul Kleehamer and his wife, Maryl, their daughter, Felicity recently celebrated their 50th wedding 1985 Ann, to the family in anniversary. The couple resides in New Anthony Harbison started a new position April 2012. Felicity Albany. with Humana Health Care Services in joins big brothers Louisville in January, on the same day his Foster (PHS Class of 1958 grandson, Oliver Louis, was born. Anthony 2025) and Cooper Larry Burke, his wife, Margaret retired from the U.S. Army in 2010 after 25 (PHS Class of (MacLeod) Burke ’59, and their children years of service. 2027) and is the Mike Burke ’84 and Mary Beth (Burke) granddaughter Schuckman ’89 have started local frozen 1987 of Judy yogurt business Sweet n Swirly with three Dr. Dawn (Stewart) Durbin was (Kirchgessner) area stores, including their original location recently appointed to the Council on Geswein ’68. The Nash family in Clarksville. Communication Board for the Indiana recently moved into a new home in Floyds Dental Association. Dawn’s article “The Knobs. 1960 Debt-Free Dentist” was recently published Rachel (Eberle) in the IDA Journal in Spring 2012. She Cristina (Vest) Mullins, Brittany Blau Ambrose recently owns her own dental practice and resides in – who recently opened her private law received Distinguished Corydon, Ind. practice in New Albany – and Chris Petty Alumnae Award honors ’01 were among the cast members in The from Saint Mary-of- 1988 Alley Theater’s InHuman: A Festival of New the-Woods College Tina Campbell American Undead Theater in the spring. in recognition of her Wood recently Cristina also served as music director for 45-year career with The graduated from one of the musicals in the festival. Associated Press. Galen College of Nursing to 1995 1964 become a licensed Chace (Striby) Henn and husband Luke Frank “Buck” Wiseman has recently practical nurse. welcomed their third daughter, Emerson written his second book, Beaver Tales, She will return Caroline, in April 2011. Emerson joins big a collection of 101 short stories about to the college in sisters Hayden, 4, and Ainsley, 2. The family growing up in Southern Indiana. This book October to become resides in Louisville. and his first, Almost Gone a registered nurse. with the Wind, are available Tina is the daughter of Paula (Sellers) 1997 in the New Albany-Floyd Robinson ’65, and the mother of Kelly Jason Latta has been promoted to senior County Public Library’s Campbell ’09 and current students developer in the Digital Marketing Group Indiana History Room. Elizabeth and Cheryl Wood, pictured in the at Louisville-based advertising agency Power photo with her. Creative. 1968 Kathy Elder has opened WE Studio with 1989 Sharon (Hinkle) Stevens and her husband, R. Michael Wimmer at 324 E. Main St. Louisville-based BUZZ Advertising and Rob, celebrated the birth of their daughter, in New Albany. The converted tire store Marketing, of which David Grantz is Abigail Brook, in February 2012. features an art gallery and working studio president, was recently hired by The PGA featuring Wimmer’s art. of America to manage all marketing and 1998 advertising efforts for the 2013 Senior PGA Jessica 1970 Championship. It is the third consecutive (Gettelfinger) Sisters Janet (Mudd) Sweet, Debbie year the firm has handled the event. Lange and (Mudd) Tuggle ’72, Dr. Ann Mudd ’77, husband Aaron and Leslie Mudd ex-’78, were recently 1992 celebrated featured in the News and Tribune for Amy (Fowdy) the birth of The Mudd Sisters’ Annual Steamboat Cannon and their second Race Benefit to support the Alzheimer’s husband Andrew son, Matthew Association, originally in honor of their welcomed their Alexander, in mother and now in her memory. second son, Asher February 2012. Barrett, into their Matthew was 8 pounds, 2 ounces, and 20 Pat Naville recently published his family in May inches long, and joins big brother Harrison. second western, Cripple Creek, 2012. Amy recently accepted a position The family lives in Houston. available as a Kindle-format e-book as a lease and property administrator at on Amazon.com and in paperback. Louisville-based Yum! Brands. U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Robert Reichhas His first book, Echo Whispers, was been reassigned to Altus Air Force Base in published in 2004. Renee Lenfert married Chris Kinnaird Oklahoma. He is married with twins, a boy

12 The Vision | Providence Junior-Senior High School and a girl, and has been serving in the Air wedding party included Katie McCartin Maggie Kochert and Force for 12 years. ’06 and Jessica (Platt) Bird ’03. Erin is the Justin Marshall are daughter of Julie (Kochert) McCartin ’78 engaged and will marry 1999 and is a teacher at Henryville Jr.-Sr. High in May 2013. Todd Frossard was recently promoted from School. senior vice president, treasury management Frank White and product strategy, to executive vice Meghann (Lester) Smith and her husband, is engaged to Erica president, business services, at Your Aaron, welcomed twin daughters Brinn and Ballenger. The couple will marry Community Bank. Eden in March 2012. Meghann is a teacher in April 2013. at Sacred Heart School in Jeffersonville, and 2000 the family resides in Louisville. 2007 Valerie (Uhl) Billau and her husband, C.J., Sarah Ray recently accepted a position as a welcomed their third child, Allison Marie, 2004 registered nurse in the intensive care unit at in February 2012. She joins big brothers After returning from a 2 1/2 year Clark Memorial Hospital. Ethan and Eric. The family resides in stint serving with the Peace Corps in Ladson, S.C. Mozambique, Africa, Katie Doane is Morgan Young graduated magna cum enrolled in a master’s degree program at laude from the University of Indianapolis Dr. Megan Landis will be joining Louisville Columbia University in New York City. in May 2011 with a bachelor’s degree in Dermatology Specialists in September after This summer, she is completing a United nursing. She is a labor and delivery nurse completing her dermatology residency at Nation’s internship in the Fiji Islands. She is at University of Louisville Hospital. Before the Mayo Clinic in Florida. Megan and engaged to be married in late July. her graduation, she went to the Dominican husband Dan Block ’96 will relocate to Republic on a medical mission trip. Morgan Southern Indiana. Emily Marking has started a new job is engaged to Colin Bell, and they will as the assistant director of electronic marry at St. Joe Hill Church in August. Jason and Erica (Ernstberger) Spellman communications at St. Paul’s School for ’01 welcomed their son, Harrison Patrick, Boys in Baltimore. Emily will marry Sean Megan Resch was accepted into the in November 2011. McCaffery at Holy Family Church in New University of Louisville Brandeis Law Albany on Aug. 11, 2012. School and recently completed her first year 2001 as a law student with an expected date of Rebecca Hubbard married Rush Crecelius Beau Zoeller recently May 2014 for her juris doctorate. on May 21, 2012. The couple resides in graduated from the English, Ind. Indiana University Robbie Steiner has been named the new Robert H. McKinney director of theatre arts at Floyd Central Chris Petty is in the cast of the feature film School of Law magna High School. Robbie also performed the “Bad Blood: The Hatfields and McCoys,” cum laude. Beau has roles of Naphtali and the Butler in Stage available on DVD. He plays Pharmer accepted a job with the One Family Theatre’s “Joseph and the McCoy. Louisville-based firm Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” in June. Frost Brown Todd and will marry Melanie Also in the cast were Clayton Bliss ’11, 2002 Carroll on August 24, 2012. Haylie Rebilas ’11, and Kevin Renn ’12. Dr. Chris Doane, a graduate of the University of Louisville Dental School, 2005 2008 lives in Western Kentucky with his wife, Courtney Freiberger and her sister Britney Elyse LaGarenne Taria, and their 1-year-old daughter. Chris (Freiberger) Rorrer have graduated from recently graduated manages a dental practice for a national Northwestern University, each with her from the Indiana dental corporation in Owensboro, Ky. doctoral degree in physical therapy. University Kelley School of Business Lori Pickerrell-Miller recently opened 2006 with high academic Dancing Dreams Academy in Sellersburg. Scott Goodman is pursuing a professional distinction with a The dance studio, for children ages 2 and acting career and most recently played the degree in finance. up, has been Lori’s dream since she was 7 role of The Professor Before graduation, she years old. in “Gilligan’s Island: was selected as 2012 The Musical” as well Intramural Female Athlete of the Year. Elyse 2003 as in “Star Wars: has moved to Chicago to start her career as a Sarah (Hacker) Belkofer is a special The Original Trilogy consultant for HealthScape Advisors. education teacher for grades three to five in 60 Minutes Or at Huntington Elementary in Less,” which he Elyce (Williams) Lovett and her husband, Brunswick, Ohio. Sarah was wrote and for which Mickey Jr., had their third son in April named the school’s Teacher of the he did the sound 2012. Jaren Malachy joins big brothers Year for the most recent school design, both at The Isaiah Maleek and Elijah Tyrique. year. Alley Theater, a nonprofit theater Alli Stormes graduated from Indiana Erin McCartin married company based in University in May 2012 with a bachelor of Nic Braune in March 2012 Louisville. Scott also will be shooting the arts in psychology and minors in criminal at Sacred Heart of Jesus lead role for a feature film, a dark comedy justice and human development and family Church in Jeffersonville. The called “Working Title.” studies.

Providence Junior-Senior High School | The Vision 13 Gifts received between late March and Memorial and June 14, 2012 SinceIn the Memoriam last publication of The Honorary Gifts Vision, the Advancement Office has Dr. Thomas M. Loeb received word of the following deaths: Kevin Lichtefeld Barbara Larkin Ellen Grant ’70 David ’56 & Marilyn Stemle ’56 Jarboe Memorial Gifts Susan Gossman Mark Kepley ’78 Sandy Fugit ’62 Mary Ann (Smith) Sanders ’55 In Memory of Geraldine Aloisio Michael (Hon. ’08) & Judy (Hon. ’92) Douglas Patricia Riddle James & Kathleen DeLozier If a loved one, friend, or classmate has Jennifer ’99, Jonathon ’04 & Lauren ’05 Cecil passed away recently and Providence In Memory of Jim Kirchdorfer, husband of has not been notified, please contact Carolyn Galligan ’60 Kirchdorfer In Memory of Carl Popp us at [email protected]. Donald (Hon. ‘12) & & Dottie Galligan ’69 Kevin & Margaret Popp ’85 Tschaenn Zipp In Memory of Esther Rosenberger In Memory of Elizabeth Marie Gettelfinger David ’56 & Marilyn Stemle ’56 Jarboe Gary & Vicky Edelen Do you have news to share? Fill out the In Memory of Antoinette Gettelfinger ’57 online form under Alumni News/Change In Memory of Jim Hill Swank Contact Info section at providencehigh. Carolyn Galligan ’60 Kirchdorfer Ray Block net or email your information to alumni@ Brian & Kelly Churchill providencehigh.net. Include your current In Memory of Robert I. Larkin Class of 1957 address and other pertinent information. Or Judith Manning Fred ’81 & Kathryn Wilson ’81 Ernstberger jot down your info and send to Providence Mark ’78 & Marcia Ernstberger Office of Institutional Advancement, 707 In Memory of Dave McCaa Clifford & Sandy Gutknecht Providence Way, Clarksville IN 47129. David & Elizabeth Wilson Mary Koetter Page (Hon. ’93) & Karen Day ’65 Walker Paul & Jean Leingang Kyle ’91 & Mandy Walker Shaun & Elizabeth McHugh Susan Theobald Hilda Loew ’58 Robinson Paula Sellers ’65 Robinson Laverne Smith Class Endowment Totals Ken & Mary Lou Reid As of June 25, 2012 Jeff & Terri Blunk ’90 Purichia David & Pamela Passafiume Honorary Gifts Year Contribution James & Patricia Kruer ’64 Nett Class of 1955...... $1,215 Richard & Norma Loew In Honor of James B. Fitzgerald Meredith Loeb Duke Energy Class of 1956*...... $6,395 Class of 1957*...... $8,185 Class of 1958*...... $14,855 Class of 1959*...... $8,404 Class of 1960*...... $14,035 John Thomas Williams Scholarship Fund, Class of 1961*...... $13,325 Continuing with a balance of approximately $100,000, is Class of 1962...... $25 Providence’s largest named endowment fund Class of 1963...... $1,000 and benefits students from Holy Family Class of 1964...... $50 the Memory School. Class of 1965*...... $8,550 The beauty of an endowed fund is that it Class of 1966*...... $5,000 Endowed Funds Can will exist in perpetuity, which also makes it Class of 1967*...... $5,000 Commemorate the most appropriate for memorializing a family Class of 1969*...... $6,988 member, mentor, or friend. When additional Class of 1970...... $1,930 Life of a Loved One gifts are made each year, the fund’s growth Class of 1971...... $400 By Tony Perito, VP of Advancement and lasting impact are assured. Class of 1972...... $1,300 Providence’s greatest on-going need Class of 1977...... $1,500 is financial assistance, and a strong and Class of 1980*...... $5,000 growing endowment is the most effective Class of 1981...... $1,750 onoring and keeping alive the way to address this. The school’s endowment Class of 1983...... $300 memory of a loved one can be funds are professionally managed by the Class of 1992...... $600 emotionally challenging but Catholic Community Foundation and Class of 1994*...... $5,430 Huplifting and satisfying at the same time. have a current value of nearly $700,000. A Class of 1995...... $4,704 Fred ’61 and Sue (Klumb ’65) Williams permanent fund can be established with a Class of 2005...... $2,500 know this well. Twenty-one years ago, minimum contribution of $5,000. Class of 2011*...... $5,000 they started a golf tournament with the Class of 2012...... $3,754 idea of setting up a scholarship fund to For more information on establishing an commemorate their son, John Thomas endowed fund, contact Tony Perito in the Total...... $127,195 Williams, who died before he had a chance Advancement Office at 812-945-3350 or *Denotes permanent endowment, with minimum to attend Providence High School. Today, the [email protected]. $5,000 balance.

14 The Vision | Providence Junior-Senior High School Girls Tennis: Rising senior Jacqueline Hollkamp represented Providence in the individual singles state tournament and earned individual sectional champ; at individual regional, she made it to the final round and lost in a close contest, finishing her season with a record of 21-4. Jacqueline also was named to Indiana High School Tennis Coaches Association All-District and Honorable Mention All-State in singles. Megan Jakoby ’12 and rising senior Kelsey Haas were named All-District and Honorable Sports Mention All-State in doubles. Megan also was selected by the Indiana Coaches of Girls Sports Association Tennis Committee to participate in the Highlights North/South All-Star Cup in June. Additionally, Kristin Simms ’12 made Honorable Mention in the IHSTCA Academic All-State.

Softball: The team won its first sectional since 2005, the school’s second overall. The girls also tied for the most wins in a season at 18. Adrienne Baseball: Brenden Voelker ’12 was named to the Indiana Coaches of Girls Sports Popson ’12 was Association Academic All-State, and Morgan Habermel ’12 received an nominated to the Honorable Mention. Morgan also was selected to represent the United Indiana High School States in a USA Athletes International event in Sydney, Australia, in June. Baseball Coaches Association Academic All-State. Boys Track & Field: The team had four regional qualifiers in five events at Boys Golf: sectional, including rising junior The team advanced to Owen Mattingly, 110-meter hurdle the IHSAA State Finals champion and qualifier in 300-meter for the fifth straight year, hurdles; rising junior Lincoln Ottersbach, beginning by placing second 800-meter run; rising senior Erron at the Providence Sectional, Hickerson, long jump; and Quentin third at the Providence Hublar ’12, 100-meter dash. Regional and then tied for 16th in the state finals. Rising senior Cory Cahalan and Bryce Very ’12 tied for 14th as individuals. Members of the Class of 2012 who will play a sport in college include: Elliot Happel ’12 Leah White, Ancilla College in Donaldson, Ind., junior college women’s basketball was nominated Brett Bass, Transylvania University in Lexington, Ky., NCAA Division III men’s soccer Honorable Mention Corby Burger, DePauw University in Greencastle, Ind., D-III football to the Indiana Pete Andres, DePauw University, D-III men’s tennis High School Golf Zack Johnson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, Ind., D-IIII football Coaches Association Jared Griffith, Franklin College in Franklin, Ind., D-II football Academic All-State. Erin McLeland, Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis, cheerleading Miranda Hunt, University of Louisville, Lady Birds dance squad Casey McCauley, Thomas More College in Crestview Hills, Ky., D-III women’s cross country

Girls Track & Field: The team finished third at sectional, qualifying 17 girls for regional, one of the school’s best. Sectional champions included rising junior Charmaine Solis, 200-meter dash (repeat champ); rising senior Maryashly Betz, 300-meter hurdles; and 1600-meter relay team of Charmaine, Maryashly, rising senior Leah Mattingly and rising senior Haley Corby. Other regional qualifiers include Erin McLeland ’12, 100-meter dash; Haley, 200-meter dash; rising senior Morgan Butler, 300-meter hurdles; Leah, 400-meter dash; rising senior Erin Duncan, 800 meter run; rising junior Katelyn Koopman, long jump; the 3200-meter relay team of rising senior Erin Denis, Mary Graf ’12, Erin Duncan, and rising senior Kori Siebert; 400-meter relay of Charmaine, Maryashly, Haley, and Erin McLeland. Charmaine, 200-meter dash, and Maryashly, 300-meter hurdles, qualified for the state finals. Erin Duncan was named to the 2012 Indiana Association of Track and Cross Country Coaches Girls Track Academic All-State First Team, and Mackenzie Wilson ’12 earned an Honorable Mention for Academic All-State.

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