Blanchet Catholic School Cavalier Magazine SUMMER 2017 Graduation Edition
BCS Contents 04 Class of 2017 06 Valedictorian & Salutatorians 08 Class Day Awards 10 State Champions 12 Awards & Honors 14 Students for Change 16 Funding Our Future 17 Mid High Students of the Month 18 Hall of Fame 20 Alumni Spotlight 22 Tracking the Cavaliers “I am excited to get to work helping support and lead our faculty and staff...”
From the President Dear Blanchet Catholic School Community,
Transition seems to be a common theme in the Blanchet community these days as we celebrate MISSION the graduation of the class of 2017 and wish them Blanchet Catholic School provides well on the paths that lie ahead. This year’s senior a comprehensive education class has left their mark on Blanchet Catholic and program that enables students to: will surely continue to make us proud as they move forward in the world.
In addition, this month includes another transition as I prepare to return to Blanchet in preparation for the upcoming 2017-18 school year. I am excited C h a l l e n ge to get to work helping support and lead our faculty Be challenged by an academically rigorous curriculum; and staff as we strive to continue to build on the success of Blanchet Catholic School.
I want to thank Tony Guevara for his leadership over the past seven years and his support during the Grow past few months and wish both he and Suzy the Grow towards maturity in Christ; very best as they return to California.
While the summer has barely started, I know that there is quite a bit to accomplish over the coming months. The campus will be active throughout the summer as various facility projects are completed, C o n tr i b u te including the installation of a new security system Contribute to the enrichment of society; and for our exterior doors.
I want to wish all of our families a restful and enjoyable summer and I look forward to the start of Blanchet’s 23rd year of operation on September 5, P a r ti c i p a te 2017. Participate in the traditions of the Catholic Church. Blessings,
Bob Weber, President 3 SeniorsClass of 2017
Class of 2016-2017 Anthony Guevara, President Brian Heinze, Principal Front row: Christina Nakamura, Sophia Poole, Anessa Galloway, Hayley Marcus, Kendra Ruiz, Hailey Stuart, Alia Campbell, Hanna Duffy, Sarah Pardo, Suzanne Geisler, Madison Barnes-Nelson, Leilani Salang. Second row: Druhan Spear, Zachary Handran, Liam McDonald, Brihtric Jensen, Anthony Beyer, Wan-Yu Liao, Jack Coen, Xingrun Li, Madeleine Fessler, Riley Yunker, Katarina Veliz, Rachel Howard, Haley Severin, Laura Scrimenti, Tanner Fessler, Analyssa Ruiz, Sawyer Hemstreet, Joseph Gloria, Zion Steiner, Sam Learn, Denver Bogat, Robert Frank. Third row: Cameron Elmore, Joe Pardo, Nicholas Orlandini, Patrick Tuttle, Wai-Kit Yuen, Spencer Schibig, Wai Tsun Chan, Jared Myers, Xingchen Guo, Dakota Juhring, Nathan McIntyre, Riku Kawano, Rui Peng, Yuchen Gao, Vincent Cravinho, Kevin McCarthy. Not pictured: Nick Conway.
4 & National Honor Society Members Class of 2017 Madison Marie Ann Barnes-Nelson& Wan-Yu Liao& Seniors Anthony John Beyer& Hayley Elizabeth Marcus& Denver William Bogat Kevin Dimitrios McCarthy& Alia Isabelle Campbell& Liam Michael McDonald& Wai Tsun Chan Nathan Seth McIntyre John Louis Coen& Jared Michael Myers Nick Thomas Conway& Christina Victoria Nakamura& Vincent Edmund Shane Cravinho Nicholas Ray Orlandini& Hanna Margarita Duffy& Joe Isaiah Pardo Cameron Lee Elmore& Sarah Elizabeth Pardo Madeleine Sarah Fessler& Rui Peng Tanner Ray Fessler& Sophia Chiemi Poole& Robert Edward Frank& Analyssa Jo Ruiz& Anessa Lea Galloway Kendra Ruiz& Yuchen Gao Leilani Joy Salang& Suzanne Sarah Geisler& Spencer Lacsina Schibig& Joseph Arturo Gloria& Laura Giovanna Scrimenti& Xingchen Guo Haley Ann Severin& Zachary Tierney Handran& Druhan Patrick Spear& Sawyer William Hemstreet& Zion Thomas James Steiner Rachel Marie Howard& Hailey McKenna Stuart& Brihtric Koel Jensen Patrick James Tuttle& Dakota Jacob Juhring Katarina Marie Veliz& Riku Kawano Wai- Kit Yuen& Sam Vincenzo Learn Riley Kathleen Yunker& Xingrun Li&
5 OutstandingValedictorian & SalutatoriansSeniors KEVIN MCCARTHY MADISON BARNES-NELSON Valedictorian Salutatorian Kevin graduates as Madison a 4.12 GPA student earned a 4.10 and a member of the GPA and is National Honor Society a National where he served as Honor Society the Vice President. He member. She was an active member was involved in of Blanchet’s DECA many activities Club, Spirituality in the Blanchet Team, Outdoor Club, community. International Club, Madison has and Math Club. He been a member participated in the of the DECA Salem Leadership Club for Youth program and many years also was a participant and served at Boys State and Boys as Blanchet Nation. Catholic School’s DECA President during her senior Kevin played varsity football for four years and was year. She qualified for DECA’s International named Honorable Mention All-Conference his senior Career Development Conference in 2017. year. He helped the Cavalier football team to four Madison has also been involved in Blanchet’s seasons of post season play and two state semi-final Spirituality Team and has represented the finishes. For his leadership skills and efforts on the Cavaliers in Student Government for four field, he was named team captain for the 2016 season. years. She served as the Student Council Kevin also competed for two years as a member of the President for the 2016-17 school year. She Cavalier swim team. He has been a part of the track was a member of Salem Leadership Youth and field team for four years and helped the team earn and attended Oregon Girls State. Madison a PacWest Conference Championship in 2014. For his was named an OASSA Student of Merit in efforts in the classroom, the Statesman Journal named Spanish in 2016. She has also competed in him an Academic All-Star. volleyball for three seasons and was named the Most Inspirational Player in 2013. Outside Kevin is dedicated to volunteering at church as an altar of school, Madison volunteers at Good server and at various community outreach programs. Samaritan Regional Medical Center. She has Kevin plans to attend the United States Naval Academy been a member of the Girl Scouts for 12 years next fall where he will study Aerospace Engineering. and received the Gold Award, the highest achievement in Girl Scouting. Madison plans to attend Gonzaga University in the fall to study Biology. 6 Valedictorian & Salutatorians Special Awards
KEVIN McCARTHY Outstanding Seniors MADISON BARNES-NELSON ANTHONY BEYER St. Thomas Aquinas Salutatorian Salutatorian Award for Academic Anthony earned a 4.07 Excellence - Awarded GPA and serves as the to the student who Secretary of the National has a high degree of Honor Society. He intellectual curiosity and participated in Friends academic knowledge. of Benedictine Club, Spirituality Team, Campus Ambassadors, MADISON BARNES- Salem Leadership Youth NELSON and the speech and debate team. Anthony Archbishop Francis served for three years Norbert Blanchet on Blanchet’s Catholic Outstanding Leadership Identity Committee. He Award - Awarded to has been actively involved the student who best in Blanchet’s drama demonstrates character program, performing in and leadership and who seven plays and musicals and earned many leading roles. is a great role model. He was named the Best Supporting Actor for his efforts. Anthony has a passion for singing and has earned many ANALYSSA RUIZ accolades for his beautiful voice. In 2016, Anthony won first place in the OSAA State Solo Competition in Mother Teresa the Baritone division. He was awarded second place in Spirituality Award 2015. He also was named Blanchet’s Vocal Student of - Awarded to the student the Year. Last summer, Anthony was one of 30 students who deomonstrates great chosen to participate in the Washington National Opera character, service, and Summer Program where he performed at the Kennedy spirituality. Center. Anthony also performs with the Mount Angel Renaissance Schola, Salem Community Chorus, and was a part of the Salem Catholic Schools Inspire Choir. ANTHONY BEYER Anthony will attend the Catholic University of America next fall and study vocal performance. Guido Caldarazzo Principal’s Award - In memory of Blanchet’s first principal, this award honors a senior who most exemplifies Mr. Caldarazzo’s commitment to education and love of learning. 7 Ronald Reagan Student Leader Award: CLASS DAY AWARDS Jack Coen, Suzanne Geisler, Jared Myers, Patrick Tuttle & HONORS 2016-2017 Salem Leadership Youth graduates: National Honor Society Cords Madison Barnes-Nelson, Suzanne Geisler, Kevin Madison Barnes-Nelson, Anthony Beyer, Alia Campbell, McCarthy, Druhan Spear, Katarina Veliz John Coen, Nick Conway, Cameron Elmore, Madeleine Fessler, Tanner Fessler, Robert Frank, Suzanne Geisler, Joseph Gloria, Zachary Handran, Sawyer Hemstreet, Girls State Participants: Rachel Howard, Xingrun Li, Wan-Yu Liao, Hayley Caroline Ditzler, Madolyn Kelm, Tessa Sullivan Marcus, Kevin McCarthy, Liam McDonald, Christina Nakamura, Nicholas Orlandini, Sophia Poole, Analyssa Boys State Participants: Ruiz, Kendra Ruiz, Leilani Salang, Spencer Schibig, Garret Duch, Deven Leon Patino, Aneesh Namburi, Laura Scrimenti, Haley Severin, Druhan Spear, Hailey Gregory Ruef Stuart, Patrick Tuttle, Katarina Veliz, William Yuen, Riley Yunker Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Award: Miguel Gonzalez, Zachary Gwyn ASB President’s Gavel: Madison Barnes-Nelson Optimist Student of the Year: Robert Frank Marine’s Semper Fi Award: Caroline Ditzler Turnaround Student of the Year: Liam McDonald Robert G. Weber Scholarship: Alegna Casique, Analisa Coronado Blanchet Catholic School Department Awards: High School Mid High Lawrence J. Checkal Scholarship: Social Studies: Esaul Castillo Neil Smith Emma Snawder, Brenden Tobias Theology: Anthony Beyer Hannah Estrabo Language Arts: Sawyer Hemstreet Anna Roy Fr. Reedy Scholarship: Lyssa Ibarra, Felix Reyes Spanish: Haley Severin French: Aneesh Namburi
Mathematics: Garret Duch Claire Middendorf Charles & Mary Lee Scholarship: PE: Sawyer Hemstreet Adam Charles Heather Arp, Billy Guzman Science: Aneesh Namburi Neil Smith Technology: Sam Learn Brooklyn Foresee Joseph E. Weston Scholarship: Art: Gianna Schnurbusch Neil Smith Sofia Magana, Avery Stanley Drama: Sawyer Hemstreet Emma Snawder Vocal: Robert Frank Anna Roy Robert D. MacEwen Scholarship: Band: Jason Liu Brooklyn Buchheit Grace Cooper, Gabriel Lemus, Marcos Maza Orchestra: Sofia Rodriguez- Sienna Abbott Walmisley Bill Brooks Memorial Scholarship: Clifford Hegney OASSA Student of Merit Awards: Language Arts Haley Severin Daughters of the American Revolution Good Math Wan-Yu Liao Citizen Award: Haley Severin Health/PE Lyssa Ibarra Foreign Language Madolyn Kelm
Science Garret Duch Chemeketa Scholars, two year scholarship: Fine Arts-Visual Joe Pardo Robert Frank, Christina Nakamura, Haley Severin Fine Arts-Performing Alia Campbell Social Science Sam Learn
8 Golden Dumbbell Award: Nicholas Orlandini 12 Sport Athletes
Cavalier School Spirit Award: Joseph Gloria Alia Campbell (Cross Country, Swim, Track FOB Dedication & Excellence Award: & Field) Anthony Beyer, Alia Campbell, Madeleine Fessler, Tanner Fessler, Suzanne Geisler, Rachel Howard, Hayley Marcus, Analyssa Ruiz, Leilani Salang, Laura Scrimenti, Druhan Spear, Hailey Stuart, Katarina Veliz Jack Coen (Football, Basketball, Baseball) Speech & Debate Awards: Cailee Johnson, Yun-Sheng Liu, Liam McDonald, Aneesh Namburi, Nikhil Namburi, Trung Quan Nguyen, Jordan Satterfield Nick Conway (Football, Basketball, Golf) Campus Ambassador of the Year: Luke Williamson
DECA Student of the Year Award: Madison Barnes-Nelson
Cavalier Award: Sam Myers & Cari Jermann Madeleine Fessler (Volleyball, Basketball, Swim, Softball) OSAA Scholar Activity Awards: Anthony Beyer, Hanna Duffy, Sawyer Hemstreet, Liam McDonald, Laura Scrimenti Zachary Handran OSAA Scholar Athlete Awards: (Football, Basketball, Madison Barnes-Nelson, Denver Bogat, Alia Campbell, Baseball) Jack Coen, Nick Conway, Vincent Cravinho, Cameron Elmore, Madeleine Fessler, Tanner Fessler, Suzanne Geisler, Joseph Gloria, Zachary Handran, Rachel Howard, Xingrun Li, Wan-Yu Liao, Hayley Marcus,
Kevin McCarthy, Liam McDonald, Christina Nakamura, Jared Myers (Football, Basketball, Track & Nicholas Orlandini, Sophia Poole, Analyssa Ruiz, Field) Leilani Salang, Spencer Schibig, Laura Scrimenti, Druhan Spear, Hailey Stewart, Patrick Tuttle, Katerina Veliz, Wa-Kit Yuen, Riley Yunker
Army National Guard Scholar Athlete of the Year: Nicholas Orlandini (Football, Basketball, Swim, Druhan Spear, Katarina Veliz Baseball)
OSAA Award of Excellence: Leilani Salang, Nick Conway
Female & Male Athletes of the Year: Sophia Poole, Nicholas Orlandini Patrick Tuttle (Football, Cross Country, Basketball, Swim, Baseball, Track & Field) 9 StateVarsity Champions Girls Basketball
Blanchet Catholic School is extremely proud of our 2017 OSAA 3A Girls Basketball State Champions! The Lady Cavaliers finished their season with an overall record of 24-3. The team finished first in the PacWest Conference and battled hard through the OSAA State Championship tournament. The team trailed two-time defending state champions Dayton by 14 points with only 7:34 to go in the game. That is when the Cavaliers took fire and went on a 16-0 point run to finish the game. They stunned the Dayton Pirates with a 36-34 victory and took home the first girls basketball state title in school history.
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2016-2017 Schedule Nov. 30 vs. Taft W 91-40 Dec. 02 @ Valley Catholic W 53-42 Dec. 06 vs. Dayton L 48-56 Dec. 13 vs. Santiam Christian W 49-34 Dec. 20 @ Regis W 69-65 Dec. 28 vs. Woodburn W 77-16 Dec. 29 @ Yamhill-Carlton W 49-48 Dec. 30 @ Stayton W 39-36 Jan. 04 @ Salem Academy W 42-40 Jan. 06 vs. Jefferson W 68-26 Jan. 10 @ Colton W 62-41 Jan. 12 vs. North Marion W 42-32 Jan. 14 vs. Scio W 60-32 Jan. 17 @ Chemawa W 58-31 Jan. 20 vs. Gervais W 43-30 Jan. 24 vs. Salem Academy L 29-38 Jan. 27 @ Jefferson W 58-27 3A ALL-STATE TOURNAMENT TEAM Jan. 31 vs. Colton W 43-33 Feb. 04 @ Scio W 50-16 Feb. 06 vs. Kennedy W 50-40 Feb. 07 vs. Chemawa W 55-23 Feb. 09 @ Gervais W 45-25 Feb. 18 @ Salem Academy L 37-49 Feb. 25 vs. Amity W 51-29 Mar. 2 @ Portland Adventist W 46-44 Mar. 3 @ Salem Academy W 51-39 Sophia Poole - 1st Team Ana Coronado - 2nd Team Mar. 4 @ Dayton W 36-34
Track & Field State Champions
Senior Leilani Salang won the OSAA 3A State Championship in the girls discus, throwing a personal best of 139.00 feet. Sophomore Trinity Phipps won the OSAA 3A State Championship in the girls 100 meter hurdles with a time of 15.63. Both student athletes placed in other events and helped the Cavalier girls track and field team finish second in the state at the 3A classification. 11 StudentAwards &Li Honors f e
Blanchet Catholic School’s student athletes and Maddie Fessler - Softball coaches recently completed the most successful Tanner Fessler - Baseball athletic year in the school’s history. The hard work of Rachel Howard - Volleyball the athletes and coaches provided many memorable Ally Jones - Volleyball highlights this year including: Nick Orlandini - Baseball Sophia Poole - Girls Basketball 7 League Titles: Football, Girls Soccer, Boys Analyssa Ruiz - Softball Basketball, Girls Basketball, Girls Track & Field, RJ Veliz - Boys Basketball Baseball and Boys Golf Jacob Winstead - Baseball
3 League Playoff Championships: Volleyball, Girls 2nd Team All-Conference Soccer and Boys Basketball Heather Arp - Softball
Savannah Barchus - Softball 5 State Trophies: Girls Basketball (State Champions), Bryce Campbell - Baseball Girls Track & Field (2nd Place in State), Boys Golf Brian Coen - Baseball (3rd Place in State), Girls Golf (4th Place in State) and Jack Coen - Baseball Football (4th Place in State) Maddie Fessler - Volleyball 2 Individual State Champions: Leilani Salang (Girls Bailey Hittner - Girls Basketball Discus) & Trinity Phipps (100m Hurdles) Maddy Kelm - Softball Hailey Ostby - Volleyball Here are some of the other highlights continued from Trinity Phipps - Girls Basketball our last Cavalier Magazine edition: Ryan Stebner - Boys Basketball Katarina Veliz - Softball 1st Team All-Conference Mike Bashaw - Boys Basketball Honorable Mention All-Conference Ana Coronado - Girls Basketball, Softball Denver Bogat - Boys Basketball Vincent Cravinho - Baseball Emily Collier - Girls Basketball 12 Nick Conway - Boys Basketball Cameron Elmore - Football Zach Handran - Baseball Katie Goodwin - Girls Golf Kalea Salang - Volleyball Leilani Salang - Girls Track & Field Katarina Veliz - Girls Soccer PacWest Player of the Year Emily Collier - Girls Track & Field (Track) Second Team All-Mid-Valley Awards & Honors Leilani Salang - Girls Track & Field (Field) Rachel Howard - Volleyball RJ Veliz - Boys Basketball Sophia Poole - Girls Basketball Jacob Winstead - Baseball (Pitcher) RJ Veliz - Boys Basketball
Student Li f e PacWest Coach of the Year All-Mid-Valley Coach of the Year Briana Brewer - Softball Ron Hittner - Girls Basketball
Scott Cantonwine - Boys Basketball McDonald’s All-American Nominee Ron Hittner - Girls Basketball Sophia Poole - Girls Basketball Dave Mucken - Girls Track & Field
Esmark All-American All-State Tournament Team Sophia Poole - Girls Basketball Sophia Poole - 1st Team Girls Basketball Ana Coronado - 2nd Team Girls Basketball Statesman Journal Sports Awards
Ron Hittner - Coach of the Year Moda Health Player of the Game Ana Coronado - Girls Basketball Academic All-State Bailey Hittner - Girls Basketball Boys Basketball - 2nd in 3A with a 3.62 GPA
Boys Swimming - 6th in 4A/3A/2A/1A with 3.59 GPA 1st Team All-State Girls Basketball - 7th in 3A with a 3.70 GPA Denver Bogat - Football Girls Swimming - 11th in 3A/2A/1A with 3.61 GPA Emily Collier - Girls Soccer
Cameron Elmore - Football Boys Golf - 1st in 3A/2A/1A with 3.71 GPA Sophia Poole - Girls Basketball Softball - 2nd in 3A with 3.69 GPA Drew Spear - Football Baseball - 2nd in 3A with 3.64 GPA RJ Veliz - Boys Basketball Girls Track & Field - 5th in 3A with 3.57 GPA 2nd Team All-State Boys Tennis - 6th in 4A/3A/2A/1A with 3.42 GPA Ana Coronado - Girls Basketball, Softball Boys Track & Field - 6th in 3A with 3.37 GPA Zach Handran - Football Girls Tennis - 9th in 4A/3A/2A/1A with 3.56 GPA
Nick Orlandini - Football (Offense & Defense) Music Awards Analyssa Ruiz - Softball
OSAA Championship 3rd Team All-State Jason Liu (tuba) Tanner Fessler - Baseball Jacob Winstead - Baseball Willamette Master Chorus Children’s Honor Choir
Brooklyn Buchheit Honorable Mention All-State Cameron Elmore - Football Salem/Keizer Middle School Solo & Ensemble Festival Bailey Hittner - Girls Basketball Brooklyn Buchheit (tenor saxophone)
OSAA Player of the Year Oregon Symphony Wiscarson Competition Sophia Poole - 3A Girls Basketball Jason Liu (tuba) Drew Spear - 3A Football (lineman) OMEA District IV Solo & Ensemble Festival OSAA Coach of the Year Sienna Abbot (violin) Ron Hittner - Girls Basketball Laura Scrimenti (soprano voice)
Jason Liu (tuba - District Winner!) First Team All-Mid-Valley Brianna Anaya - Girls Soccer Blanchet String Ensemble (Sienna Abbott, Logan Abbott, Zach Denver Bogat - Football Earnest, Miguel Diaz Hermosillo, Sofia Rodriguez-Walmisley) Emily Collier - Girls Soccer 13 ServiceStudents tofor OthersChange
“Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.” - Mother Teresa
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself hope to further a culture of giving among students in the service of others.” This quote by Mahatma while making an impact in the community. Gandhi that hangs at Blanchet Catholic School truly embodies the goals of every service club. Our vision for Students for Change is a community Students for Change is no different. As our society service club that will possess strong, deep is spending an increasing amount of time on relationships with various service organizations technology, we are slowly becoming disconnected in the community. Most importantly, we envision from our community and the needs of those who a club that will continue to be run independently are less fortunate. by students in order to preserve the personal connection established between the students and Students for change is an independently run their service. student-based community service club from Blanchet Catholic School DECA. The members The goals for students for change are: of Students for Change include DECA Chapter 1. To promote positive change in the community by helping the less fortunate in various manners. members, as well as additional students who are interested in the mission of the club. Students for 2. To provide students with service opportunities Change was formed with the purpose of giving that pique their interests. students organized opportunities to serve and connect with the community and to develop a 3. To bring joy to those we help while enjoying the personal passion for community service. service ourselves.
The Students for Change mission statement is 4. To help our fellow Students for Change members “Promoting positive change within the community develop a passion through connecting with causes and ourselves.” Through the mission of shared for which they served. growth between the community and students, we
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“Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.” - Mother Teresa
In order to fullfill our goals, we needed to recruit made a positive contribution to the community students who were passionate about community by providing valuable volunteer hours to service service and identify a wide variety of service organizations, improving the lives of those in need. opportunities in which they can participate. We contacted a large number of organizations in the - Aneesh Namburi (Class of 2018) & Nikhil Namburi Salem-Keizer area to coordinate service hours. (Class of 2019), cofounders Students for Change The agencies that we served or with whom we have organized service opportunities include: Family Building Blocks, Salem Police Department, Swegle Elementary School, Union Gospel Mission, Marion-Polk Food Share, Friends of Trees, March of Dimes, Willamette Humane Society, and National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Over the course of the past six months, we have organized many different service events, both with non-profit organizations as well as with neighborhoods in need. During the 2016-17 school year, the club has provided services to 18 events, with 618 hours volunteered. We have also raised $717 and plan to raise even more. Our goal is to schedule a summer break mission trip event with YouthWorks at a Native American reservation.
Through the events we have conducted, we have
15 Funding our Future Blanchet Catholic School cordially invites you to join in our annual fundraising events. Support our students by volunteering, donating, sponsoring, or participating. DFor more information ev eloabout our upcoming pm events, read ent below or visit www.blanchetcatholicschool.com Bridge to Cross Cavalier Classic Golf (5k & Fun Run) Tournament Saturday, August 26, 2017 Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017 Riverfront Park; 200 Water St NE, Salem McNary Golf Course Proceeds benefit the following schools: St. Vincent Proceeds from the Cavalier de Paul, Queen of Peace, Blanchet Catholic Classic Golf Tournament School, St. Joseph’s and Sacred Heart in Gervais. benefit the athletic On August 26, the 5K begins at 8:30 a.m. and the program at Blanchet Family Fun Run begins at 9:30 a.m. The run is Catholic School, which an out and back that begins at the amphitheater in serves over 200 student- Salem’s Riverfront Park, goes over the new Peter athletes who participate Courtney Bridge into Minto Brown, and back. in 18 OSAA Class 3A To sign up for the 5k or Fun Run, go online programs. to https://runsignup.com/Race/OR/Salem/
BridgetoCross5KandFamilyFunRun Schedule of Events 12:00 p.m. Registration, Range, Lunch 12:30 p.m. Putting Contest SAVE THE DATE 1:30 p.m. Shotgun Start 5:30 p.m. Dinner, Awards FOR THE 2017 TRUE BLUE
Cost: $150* B l a Truen c h GALA e t C a Blue t gala Includes - golf, cart, lunch, dinner, prizes, awards h o li c on Sc ti ho uc Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 and more! * $50 of participation registration fees are ol’ t A s Annual Bene tax deductible. Blanchet Catholic School To sponsor, donate or volunteer, contact Megan Cost: $75 per person; Alumni Johnston at 503-485-4491. $50 each; Grandparents $60 each To register to play, go to Doors open at 5:00 p.m.; includes silent auction, www.blanchetcatholicschool.com/cavclassic/ dinner and live auction! To sponsor, donate or volunteer, contact Toni Nanneman at 503-391-2639 x240 Registration opens mid-September online at www.blanchetcatholicschool.com/auction/
16 Kreitzberg Memorial Scholarship Mr. Jim Kreitzberg and his wife Jane supported Blanchet’s college preparatory curriculum, Gospel-based values education, and encouraged Funding our Future the development of tomorrow’s leaders. In honor of Mr. Kreitzberg, his family has started a memorial scholarship fund to help Blanchet students. All donations received in his memory will be placed in this fund. D ev elo pm ent Donations can be made to the Kreitzberg Memorial Scholarship or checks can be mailed to Blanchet Catholic School c/o Kreitzberg Memorial Scholarship, 4373 Market St NE, Salem, OR 97301. If you have any questions, please contact Development Manager Toni Nanneman at 503- 391-2639.
Mid High Students of the Month!
Benjamin Atwood (8) Luis Zendejas (7) Santiago Blanco-Mills (7) Milo Kingsley (6) Brooke Foresee (7)* Anna Welter (6)* Avery Stanley (8) Hannah Estrabo (7) Kayla Chavez (6) Anna Roy (8) Emily Palacios (6) Albert Brown (8) Honored in December Honored in January Honored in February Honored in March for “Service & Giving” for “Honesty & for “Compassion” for “Courage” Trustworthiness”
Claire Middendorf (8) Keva Neidigh (8) Abigail Chavez (7) Ayden Ayres (7) Konstance Albright (6)* Ellie Fromwiller (6) Honored in April Honored in May for “Spirituality” for “Responsibility”
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17 By Courage & Faith during his senior year, and the valedictorian of the class of 2004. Following Blanchet, Pat received a Hall of FameBachelor’s in Political Science from the University of Notre Dame and then earned a Master’s of Science in Supply Chain Management from the University of San Diego. While at Notre Dame, Pat participated in the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps program and was commissioned as a Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps upon graduation. Pat left the Marine Corps as a Captain in 2016 and is currently working as a Supply Chain Operations Manager with Vestas in Portland, Oregon. Pat serves on the Salem Catholic Schools Foundation Board of Directors and is a member of the Finance Council of St. Michael’s Parish in Portland. While at Blanchet, Pat met fellow Blanchet student Ashley Seeley, and the two were Blanchet Hall of Fame married in June 2017. By Courage and Faith, our school’s motto, truly Mr. Richard Kreitzberg was born in Missoula, captures the Blanchet Catholic spirit. It is in that spirit Montana and earned his pilot’s license while still that the Blanchet community celebrated at our 2nd in high school. He attended the University of Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on April 28, 2017. Washington and was a smokejumper during the The 2017 Hall of Fame class includes the following six summer months of his collegiate career. He graduated inductees. with a Bachelor’s of Science in Aeronautical Reverend Monsignor Charles Taaffe dedicated his life Engineering in 1956 and earned his Master’s of to helping society’s most vulnerable populations. He Science in Industrial Engineering from Stanford ministered and counseled thousands of people during University in 1957. Richard was a naval officer for his fifty years of priesthood. Monsignor Taaffe passed four years and served on the submarine USS Cusk. away July 5, 2008. His legacy of service and love live After seeing how important a good education was on in the Salem community. in his life, Richard believes that education is second only to common sense, the most important key to a Mr. William Brooks was an original staff member of successful and fulfilling life. Therefore, he has been Blanchet Catholic School teaching French, Spanish, proud to support Blanchet and gets great satisfaction Social Studies and English. While he was known for in seeing it thrive. his high expectations (and liberal use of red pens), Mr. Brooks put a lot of work and care into helping his Mr. Chuck Lee graduated from the Seattle Public students meet those expectations. Intellectual curiosity, Schools and the University of Washington where he a keen sense of humor, and enjoyment of words and majored in journalism. After graduation he taught languages are some of the characteristics for which he in the Edmonds School District and received his was best known. Mr. Brooks passed away in February Master’s Degree in Education Administration from of 2016. Seattle University. At the age of 25 he became the principal of an inner city Catholic school and began Mr. Pat Grainey (Class of ‘04) came to Blanchet in a 40-year career as the principal or president of five 1998. He was active in athletics and was a founding different Catholic schools. His most recent experience member of the debate team. Pat was a member of the was helping start Blanchet Catholic School in Salem. National Honor Society, the Student Body President During his 16 years at Blanchet, enrollment increased from 110 students to a capacity of 400 students. In 18 Bill Brooks Memorial Opportunities
By Courage & Faith Beloved teacher Mr. Bill Brooks 2009 he was the recipient of the NCEA National passed away in February of 2016. Catholic Secondary Award for outstanding Mr. Brooks spent a lifetime as a Hall of Fame contributions to Catholic education. In 2013, devoted learner and teacher. He Chuck was hired by Mountain West to help create retired in 2011 after over 40 years as Career Technical Education Center in Salem. an educator. In his sixteen years in a Blanchet classroom, he inspired Mr. Kevin Mannix and his wife, Susanna, a generation of students to write, received their degrees from the University of read, and think critically (in several Virginia in May 1974. Kevin and Susanna have languages). Mr. Brooks is fondly three children: Nicholas, Gabriel, and Emily. The remembered by many alumni as children attended St. Joseph Grade School and graduated from Blanchet Catholic School in 2000, the teacher who was the most influential to their high 2003, and 2005. Kevin organized and led the school experience and the teacher who best prepared Salem Area Catholic High School Study Team, them for college studies. He was Blanchet’s Educator of which began in February 1994 and prepared plans the Year in 2005 and a Crystal Apple nominee in 2007. and the proposal for Blanchet Catholic School. He was a well-respected teacher who demanded a high Archbishop William Levada approved the study standard from his students. team’s proposal early in 1995. Kevin was one of six incorporators for Archbishop Francis Norbert Memorial Scholarship Donations Blanchet Catholic School in March 1995 and was With the help of many alumni and the support of elected as Chairman of the Board of Directors at the BCS community, a scholarship fund has been that time. He has continued to serve as Chairman established in Bill Brooks’ name. All donations received of the Board ever since. towards the Bill Brooks Memorial Scholarship Fund will go towards student scholarships. Annually, 8th We are thankful for those who made the event grade Blanchet students who plan to attend Blanchet possible. They include event sponsors Sodexo, in the 9th grade will be invited to submit an essay. Salem Catholic Schools Foundation, and Catholic The Blanchet Alumni Board meets to review all the Community Services. We’d also like to recognize submitted essays and award the winner. The first the Blanchet Wind Ensemble and senior Anthony recipient of the Bill Brooks Memorial Scholarship was Beyer who performed for our guests at the event. Mariela Saldana (Class of ‘20 ($500). This year, Clifford This journey of building a Catholic, college Hegney (Class of ‘21) was awarded $500 for his essay. preparatory school started as a community initiative, and the success of building this tradition Memorial Library Book Donations and securing its legacy continues today only Alumni also suggested creating a collection of books in because this community has fully embraced our honor of Mr. Brooks to be maintained in the Blanchet motto as its call to action... By Courage and Faith. library. We are looking to provide 4-6 copies of 6-10 Nominations for the 2019 Hall of Fame class titles. Inside each cover page, the person who donated will be open in September 2018. The Hall the book should write a small inscription on what Mr. of Fame committee will review submitted Brooks meant to them and the importance of the book nominations and announce the new class of on your education and life. We’ve already received inductees in early 2019. several donations from Jessica Campbell (‘05), Beth Ann Nyssen (‘04), and Patrick Grainey (‘04).
If you would like to donate to the Bill Brooks Memorial Scholarship or Memorial Library Books, please contact Mrs. Nanneman at [email protected]. 19 19 Spotlight
After high school, I found myself at my first Alumni public school: Oregon State University. Without religious formation, without my family, without Catholic friends, my church attendance became sporadic and if anything my spiritual life shrank. After that first hard year, I needed knee surgery so I moved back in with my parents. After ligament reconstruction surgery, I became totally dependent on my parents. However, I felt as if I faced the summer alone. During this transition, I became depressed. My days were filled with a mixture of taking online summer classes and being trapped in my house. I was filled with enormous anxiety and unrest. My parents were trying to help and support, but that unrest I found within myself was something they couldn’t help me with. Finally summer ended. Back at school, I put my entire self into my job as a residential assistant. My job was my life, my identity. I barely saw the friends that I had made freshman year because
I was so busy, and I spent almost all my time Melanie Pollard - Class of 2013 either at the resident hall or in class. By the end of fall term, I ended up feeling the same anxiety and unrest that I had felt during summer. There Dear Family & Friends in the Blanchet Community, was a void inside of me. I tried to fill it: working out, eating healthy, dating, binge watching TV, Christ has taken me on a challenging but beautiful partying, overeating, drinking, but again a void. path since graduating from Blanchet four years ago. I would constantly surround myself with people, Being a Christian in today’s society can be compared keeping busy, yet when I was alone, I felt empty. to a boat rowing upstream against the current. One In my boat, the stream was so fast. No matter can only make progress if they row stronger than the how hard I paddled it was never enough. forces pulling them backwards. Before I begin, let me first introduce myself for those who do not know me: The ways of trying to fill that void cost me my my name is Melanie Pollard. job. I lost my identity, my oars. This was my lowest. The void inside of me expanded. It was My mother is Catholic and my father a non- during this time one of my friends from Blanchet denomination Christian. Growing up we attended invited me to a basics of Christianity course. Mass weekly at Queen of Peace Parish. My sister I didn’t think I would get the void filled by and I were on-and-off active with our youth ministry. Christianity. I hadn’t realized how hard my heart From a bird’s eye view, I seemed active in the had become. Catholic community with my education, friends, family, and church. The course was simple. It was put on by the 20 Spotlight
Newman Center Catholic Campus Ministry. We talked about Jesus, why He died, why have faith, why the church, and how to resist evil. These were all familiar things and I felt welcomed home. I felt like the prodigal son. I was ashamed for leaving
with my inheritance and squandering it on useless
things. Coming back, I felt the deep love and joy Melanie & the Newman Center Volunteers God has for me. I felt embraced by the Newman Center. I was lost, but now I was found. This volunteer year has only been possible because of donors. This year is almost to a close but the next The people in the Newman Center I welcomed on volunteers are already chosen and are beginning to my boat, and they rowed when my arms got tired. find sponsors for their mission. If you feel called to God brought me a family and community that share in their work by supporting them financially, could help me continue upstream. I continued my your generosity would be greatly appreciated. education and college career actively attending the Providing for them financially, you would be Newman Center programs. supporting these students as they fight the war of After graduating college, I was asked by Fr. Ivan, faith on campus. Your donation would be the oars the director of the Newman Center and the St. that would help the Newman community to continue John Society, to be a full-time volunteer, to serve rowing upstream. You are helping to spread the word the community that gave me so much. I said of God to the future generation! Our world today yes! I was so convinced that Christ made such more than ever needs people on fire with the love a difference in my life. I realized the void that I and zeal for God! Our mission is to bring Jesus to had tried to fill with so many other things could all of the students thirsting for a deeper meaning of only be filled with God. I could see my peers life and to find truth on the Oregon State University also searching. I know from my own experience campus! that only God can fill that hole. So I have been I wanted to share this joy of what Christ has done giving, serving and helping others to ask the same in my life with you all so you also can be filled with questions and find the same peace I’ve received. joy as well. The Holy Spirit is alive and moving in I have been a full-time volunteer along side eight Oregon. other volunteers. I help outreach to students on Thank you for all of your help in supporting me! In campus, lead bible studies, mentor girls, help with exchange for any amount of donations given, I will liturgy of the Mass, and do administrative work. I be offering prayers for your intentions! have been growing so much personally. I have the opportunity to live simply with two other women. Thank you and God Bless! We have a very structured prayer life that fills us - Melanie Pollard, Blanchet Class of 2013 to be Christ’s arms, legs, eyes, ears, and mouth to the Oregon State campus. Even though my year For more information on supporting the volunteer is coming to the end, the things I’ve learned from year and questions about the ministry at the Oregon this community have helped strengthen my faith State University Newman Center, please email and prepared me to go out into the world to help Melanie Pollard at [email protected]. others, which I find providential since the Newman Center logo is, “Students for Christ and Christians for the world.” 21 AlumniTracking the Cavaliers
Welcome to Connor Michael Beyer, future Cavalier Class of 2035! Blanchet alumni David Foland ’02 and Louis Conklin ’07 didn’t go Congratulations to Carl & Kelsey to Blanchet at the same time, but their paths crossed when they were (Bashaw) Beyer, both graduates both assigned to the same fighter squadron and deployment in April of the Blanchet Class of 2006, on 2017. David is a pilot and Lou is a back seater in the F-15E. On a the birth of their son Connor on recent deployment, Lou and David posed with a flag that they flew in combat, and they sent this flag back to share with the Blanchet May 18, 2017! community. Plans are underway for displaying this flag at the school! We’re very thankful for both David and Lou’s service to our country and for giving back to Blanchet! Caitlin Anglemier ‘13 graduated from Carroll Travis Beier ‘11 graduated from Washington State College, located in University in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science and is Helena, Montana. currently seeking work in the computer aided design, She received two robotics, or 3D printing fields. He says, “I am so Bachelor’s degrees grateful for the education that Blanchet provided me. in International Engineering school was stressful, but it went really Relations and French, and well coming in with the basics already under my two minors in Philosophy and belt. Many of my friends today, most of my values, Political Science. This fall she and much of my education I owe to Blanchet. I will move to Washington D.C. wholeheartedly believe that Blanchet’s education to pursue a Master’s degree in was a profound blessing to me.” Strategic Intelligence Studies at the Institute of World Politics. We would love to hear from you! Please send your alumni updates to [email protected] 22 Want to stay connected to Blanchet Catholic School? “Like” Our Blanchet Alumni Facebook page @BlanchetAlumni! Tracking the Cavaliers Want to stay Catholic Alumni Facebook connected toBlanchet School? “Like” Our Blanchet page @BlanchetAlumni! Association Facebook page: @BlanchetAlumni. or“LIKE”theBlanchetCatholicSchoolAlumni more information an event forthecomingholiday season.Pleaseemailthemfor Kristin Hurd([email protected])areworking together toplan 2007alumniMichaelTrevino ([email protected]) and Class of 2007! It’s timetocelebratethe10year reunionfortheClassof Maddie isengaged toZachPelley ‘12. Unit. Inothernews, bothCavalier alumnasarerecently engaged! position atWillamette Valley MedicalCenterintheirIntensive Care Hospital intheNeuroTrauma CareUnitandKatietookanursing theirRNpins.and earning Maddietookanursing positionatSalem fromtheChemeketaCommunitygraduating College NursingSchool to Congratulations Company. civil engineerforPrecisionCastparts OB/GYN) andJoe isworking asa Utah (justfinishedher residency in fetal medicineattheUniversity of finishes herfellowship inmaternal living inSaltLakeCitywhileMartha they namedPearl. Theyarecurrently and recently hadababygirlwhom Monson ‘03 Joe Monson’03
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