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Retiring Head Coach Mike Glaser ’70 is surrounded by his wife, Suzanne, his daughter, Katherine, the varsity football team, former players, and fans at a special recognition ceremony following the Tigers’ final regular season home game in October. During his 31 years at the helm of the St. X football program, the Tigers captured seven KHSAA State Championships and finished as state runner-up five times. He compiled an incredible 336-78 record, ranking him fourth all-time in wins by high school football coaches. SAINT XAVIER

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Doug Crabb ‘68 A Life Dedicated to Science Page 3 Fall Sports Two State Championships Added Page 6 Clark Burckle Olympian Posts Personal Best in London Page 8 Alumni Hall of Honors 2012 Class Inducted Page 9 China Excursion Alumni Invited for Summer Travel Page 10 In November, Justin began work for the However, his fondest memories are of the Gibson Dunn Law Firm in Washington, D.C. people he met along the way. He beamed He married Anne Browning Walker, a fellow when he spoke of the evening he spent Duke graduate and author of the recently with a former Coast Guard pilot, a “true released romance novel, “The Booby Trap.” American hero” that he met on the side of She is a fervent Duke fan and a Democrat. a Florida back road. He laughed when he Justin grew up an avid UK fan and a told the story of the odd couple he met in Republican. Love is truly blind! a Texas diner, one of whom was a National Geographic photographer, the other a mountain Written by Paul Grisanti ’72 lion hunter. He enjoyed the solitude that ride From Blogger afforded him, but he also cherished the end to Supreme of the day when he called his wife.

Court Clerk “This ride strengthened my faith in America,” said Wheatley. And he hopes that his journey From his earliest memories, Justin Walker will inspire others to pursue their dreams. ’00 was interested in the political process. He was putting up political yard signs at age Written by Brad Estes ’96 four or five. His most memorable occurred during his senior year at Duke University when he received permission to do an Alumni Making independent study project to observe the an Impact with Democratic Primary process including Iowa, A Ride through New Hampshire, and South Carolina. the Heart of Deuce Brand During this odyssey, Justin was fortunate America If you haven’t heard of Deuce Brand yet, it is enough to engage with many candidates. only a matter of time. The San Diego-based Justin maintains that this process is the “Don’t let adversity keep you from achieving company, specializing in functional lifestyle quintessential distillation of the American your dreams” – Jack Wheatley ’63 products with an emphasis on wrist wear, political system. Low security and close has taken the West Coast by storm. They contact with the voters make this “politics At 66-years-old, Jack Wheatley decided he now have their eyes on becoming a national at its best” as the candidates are truly “put wouldn’t let his age get in the way of his power in the sports market. Behind this through the gauntlet” of “face-to-face dreams. So on February 7, 2012, the former force are three Tiger alumni that are playing questions that keep the politicians on their CEO of Southwest Hospital started the journey a vital role in the growing success of Deuce toes.” The process is physically, emotionally, of a lifetime. In 64 days, he would ride Brand. Gary Hughes ’98 founded the and mentally demanding. 3,200 miles on his trusty Raleigh road bike; company in 2009 and has since hired Sean a ride that had been 40 years in the making. Walser ’01 and Dane Mattingly ’04 to Justin wrote a blog for Duke detailing this Equipped with a tent, a 357 Magnum, help expand the brand. experience which set his career in motion. and more Oreos than he’d like to admit, Following graduation in 2004, he was a Wheatley trekked from Dog Beach in San Deuce Brand has two staple silicone sports speechwriter for Donald Rumsfeld. In 2011, Diego, Calif., to Jacksonville Beach in Florida. watches, which are now distributed globally: Justin was named to Forbes Magazine’s “30 The Original and the G2. These two sports Under 30,” with Harvard Law School and He will remember the seven broken spokes, watches are lightweight, water-resistant, and clerkships for Supreme Court Justice Anthony the eight flat tires, and the bent rim that fully customizable. Professional athletes on Kennedy and Federal Appellate Judge Brett nearly ended his journey. He will remember all major levels can be seen sporting Deuce Kavanaugh on his resume. Until this past the 20-degree night in the mountains of Brand watches: NBA, NFL, MLB, MLS, and July, he was one of five clerks serving as a California and the 40 miles-per-hour dust Action Sports. lawyer for Justice Kennedy. storm in New Mexico.

2 While sponsoring an impressive list of professional athletes, partnering with an St. X Loses ever-growing list of NCAA institutions, a Leader the NBA, the X-Games, multiple MLB organizations, and, most recently, USA In December, the Saint Xavier community Basketball, Deuce Brand has built a mourned the loss of a beloved philanthropist foundation that will sustain success and pioneer. John Hoeck ’44 embodied for years to come. the philanthropic principle of giving of one’s time, talent, and treasure for the betterment of the community. He was the first lay member of Saint Xavier’s Board of Directors, serving from 1964–2006. He affected every grew to be the world’s premier industrial aspect of life at St. X, from academics to biotechnology company. There Doug began athletics to alumni relations. John’s generosity designing improved functional properties changed the face of the school’s campus, as into enzymes. In layman’s terms, Doug well as afforded thousands of young men developed biology-based solutions to the opportunity to attend the school. He led Pictured left to right are Gary Hughes, Sean Walser, replace chemical products and processes. the way through every major fundraising and Dane Mattingly. After a 30-year career at Genencor, Doug campaign in school history, and his gifts In an effort to stay true to their St. X retired as VP Technology to concentrate have always been predicated on others roots, they have designed a special-edition on cooking, scuba diving, and travel with joining him with their gifts. John also guided “Tigers” watch that is available in the Delores, his wife of 42 years. the institution through its transition of St. X Campus Store. Deuce Brand also governance from the Xaverian Brothers offers custom watches for organizations, And the marinara sauce? One of Doug’s key to today’s lay leadership. Those who knew fundraisers, and companies. Genencor achievements was the development him would agree that his most revealing Contact them at [email protected], of an enzyme to replace the chemical bleach trait was his humility. John never sought [email protected], or in Tide detergent. While effective in removing recognition for he was a true steward of [email protected]. stains, the bleach damaged the fabric. So, the gifts bestowed upon him. He will Doug created a stain-eating enzyme that be missed. Written by Matt Gandolfo ’04 replaced millions of tons of chemical bleach world-wide with a biodegradable product. Cleaning up Over the years, he’s been involved with all aspects of designing biological organisms to with Biotech replace a wide range of chemical products and processes in diverse areas, such as The next time you spill marinara sauce on a textile processing, food ingredients, and fuel clean, white shirt, don’t worry. Doug Crabb from biomass and even chemical production. ’68 has a solution to your problem. Now, Doug encourages students to consider After taking Biology and AP Biology at St. science careers with this job description: X under Brother Leroy, Doug decided to “Quite simply, my job is to wonder about become a scientist, continuing his education things and then use that curiosity to figure at Ohio State University (BS Genetics) out better, safer, and cleaner ways to achieving and the UofL School of Medicine (PhD in what we need done.” Built on a science Microbial Genetics ’77). Following a Post- start at St. X, Doug Crabb has certainly doctoral Fellowship, he began work in the made a better place for all of us. emerging biotechnology industry. In 1982 he help found Genencor International, which Written by Dennis Clare ’60

Volume 45 • No. 2 www.saintx.com 3 • Provide a gift for the Gala’s Auction Wall Alumnus – an area with 180 items, including trips, one-of-a-kind items, and special St. X Reflection: packages with game tickets and suite use. Project Warm • Purchase a $250 raffle ticket. Be one of 400 tickets on a chance to win the After two years of deleting the e-mails, $40,000 grand prize. I decided to team up with St. X students as they volunteered for the school’s Project Legacy...A Gala of Giving is scheduled Warm blitz in November. Initially, my for Saturday, February 23, 2013. Cocktails thoughts centered on how this would be Legacy…A Gala begin at 5:30 p.m. and dinner is at 6:45 good for me; however, after meeting the of Giving p.m. Auction boards will be open both students on my team and spending the before and after dinner; Grand Prize Raffle morning with them, I began to realize February 23, 2013 drawing is at 10:00 p.m. the impact that alumni could have on the current student population. Alumni Saint Xavier’s annual Legacy...A Gala To make a reservation, purchase a raffle volunteerism demonstrates how St. X of Giving returns to campus after two ticket, or donate an auction item, go to transcends the buildings and the four-year consecutive years of 600-plus guests. www.saintx.com/legacy or call (502) 637-8485. experience. It is our challenge to emanate The Gala recognizes our St. Francis Xavier St. X’s teachings in the classroom by Society donors and provides a unique social extending our services beyond business experience for our parent and alumni and into the social and service realms of communities through an elegant dinner and the community. silent auction. Additionally, the prestigious St. Francis Xavier Award will be presented Project Warm’s mission is to prepare homes to Jerry Plappert ’71, and a current senior for the winter months by placing plastic over will provide testimony to the impact of windows, crawl spaces, or any drafty areas. tuition assistance. Brian ’76 and Teresa A total of 75 homes were weatherized by Riggs, parents of a Tiger graduate and the St. X contingent with each group visiting a current junior, are chairing the two to three homes. In addition to the task planning committee. at hand, we had the opportunity to learn about our community and embrace our The Legacy Gala offers several ways for Christian responsibility to serve others. alumni, parents, and friends to stay connected The students grasped that from the moment to St. X and add support to our efforts to we entered the homes, and it was refreshing fund tuition assistance for Saint Xavier families. Salomon to witness the love and compassion those Here are ways to get involved: students displayed. Receives Feast • Join the St. Francis Xavier Society and Day Honor The next time I serve, it won’t be out of receive complimentary seating at the event. selfish desires, but to be proof of His love. • Purchase a $250 reservation for a couple Saint Xavier Spanish teacher Luis Salomon I encourage you to do the same. to attend the event, which will offer a was presented the Theodore James Ryken gourmet meal, including cocktails and Award at the Feast of Saint Francis Xavier Written by: Eric Gleis ’99 hors d’oeuvres, and the opportunity to Mass on Monday, December 3. Named after participate in the auction. the founder of the Xaverian Brothers, the Ryken Award is given annually to a St. X

4 faculty or staff member who dedicates his others to fulfill the Gospel call to peace by College Board, which requires a score of or her life to furthering the mission of and justice. at least 3 or higher (out of 5) on three or Xaverian Education. more exams. Four of them, Alex Goebel, Past recipients include Brother Ed Andrew Miller, John Ramsey, and Faculty and staff nominate colleagues for Driscoll, C.F.X., Honorary ’89; David Vincent Stephen, all members of the their commitment to proclaim the Gospel, Bradshaw; Brother George Willenbrink, Class of 2012, were named National AP for participation in the school’s community C.F.X. ’44; Nelson Nunn; Brother Hugo Scholars for their outstanding performance of faith, and for nurturing members of the Hammer, C.F.X. ’40†; Jim Higgins ’73; Mary on all of their AP exams taken. In all, community. Nominees also demonstrate Keene Jefferson; Sue Morgan; Brother 262 sophomores, juniors, and seniors commitment to academic excellence and John Wills, C.F.X.†; Joe Bergamini ’73; Ben took 607 Advanced Placement exams in model ways of recognizing the talents of Kresse; Cathy Reynolds; Charlie Keck; Mike 22 different subjects. individuals. They must be committed to Stewart, Honorary ’81; Beatriz Pacheco; Gary educating the whole person and to leading Gruneisen ’73; and Arnold Drury. Rounding out the list of scholastic achievers were 36 freshmen that were honored at a Academic Accomplishments reception in October for Xavier Scholars. These students scored in the top 5% on Saint Xavier’s Class of 2013 features an perfect ACT scores. Hunter French and their placement exam last December. exceptional group of academic talent with Nick Sehlinger have each scored a 36, and 22 seniors having been named National they join Jon Fish with this distinct honor. Merit Semifinalists (pictured in the photo) and another 14 joining them as Commended This past summer, College Board announced Students. This is the largest number of that more than 91% of St. X students that seniors recognized by the National Merit took Advanced Placement exams last May Scholarship Corporation for their standardized earned scores that qualified them to receive test scores since 2009. Additionally, the college credit. A total of 109 students that senior class has produced two additional sat for the exams were named AP Scholars

Seniors Hunter French (above) and Nick Sehlinger (below) have achieved perfect ACT scores.

National Merit Semifinalists – Front Row (left to right): Geoffrey Bohn, Joseph Dawson, Brian Elliott, Jonathan Fish, Zachary Flynn, Mitchell Forde, and Timothy Hagan; Middle Row (left to right): Harrison Kirby, Jacob Madalon, Ryan McMillen, John Nolan, Andrew Parola, Cole Pospisil, William Sack, and Nicholas Sehlinger; Back Row (left to right): Blaine Skaggs, Nicholas Snider, Collin Stevens, Kerry Su, Tanner Thieneman, Daniel Varghese, and Jesse Zickel.

Volume 45 • No. 2 www.saintx.com 5 Fall Sports Review

All seven Tigers are running as a pack as they capture the regional crown in dominating fashion. The defending state champions have been ranked as the top team in Kentucky for the Born to Run…The St. X Harriers brought home the school’s 19th state title in cross country and tied entire season and have risen to as high as #4 a school and state record of 20 points, finishing with five runners in the top seven. in the national rankings.

Junior Charles Walker runs past two Dutch Fork, S.C., defenders on his way to the end zone in early- The cross country team, led by seniors Sam Lewis, Connor Sheryak, and Nick Reader, set the early pace as season action at Papa John’s . the Tigers lead the pack away from the starting line in their quest for a second consecutive state title.

Tiger students were out in force as the Rage Cage took on a “Red, White, and Blue” theme for the varsity The Tigers celebrate with Coach Mike Glaser ’70 football game against Moeller. One of the most enthusiastic crowds since the opening of Brother Thomas following the final regular season home game of More Stadium helped make for a great game-night environment. his 31-year career as Head Football Coach.

6 Senior Dane Roehrig stops a shot on goal as the Tigers continue their undefeated streak.

The Tiger Soccer team celebrates its second consecutive KHSAA State Championship after posting a 1-0 victory over Paul Dunbar High School. This is the team’s fifth title in the past six years.

Seniors Kaelin Fox and Joey Stoltz and junior Keaton Stewart battle for position in front of the net as the Tigers defeat St. Louis University High in a match at Indianapolis Brebeuf High School.

The Tiger golf team came up two shots short in its quest for the KHSAA State Championship. Stephen Stallings ’13, Cooper Musselman ’13, Michael Sass ’16, Lucas Jones ’13, and Brendon Doyle ’14 join Coach Dan Utley as the team accepts the 2012 runner-up Trophy.

Cooper Musselman lines up another birdie putt. Freshman Michael Sass on the way to the Regional golf crown. All sports photography by Tim Porco ’85

Volume 45 • No. 2 www.saintx.com 7 lark Burckle forced his burning arms States Olympic team. This time, he realized “I wanted to perform well every single race, to sweep through the water one that the four next to his name was his lane but obviously there’s always going to be C more time. He whipped his legs and number. On the other side of his name was some bad swims,” Clark said. “I’ve worked lunged forward, stretching desperately for the time: 2 minutes, 9.97 seconds. Next to on not beating myself up over a bad race.” the wall. Thirteen thousand people roared as that was the number two. Clark ripped off his fingers made contact with the touchpad, his swim cap, screamed, and smacked the The net result of Clark’s hard work and finishing his third 200-meter breaststroke water in front of him. The 2006 Saint Xavier training adjustments was his own Olympic in two days. He gasped for air and tried to graduate was an Olympian, earning his spot experience. In London, he marched in the decipher the glowing scoreboard above his by just eight one-hundredths of a second. Opening Ceremony and cheered on his head. Dizzy from exertion, he was able to Four years earlier, Clark’s sister, Caroline, swimming teammates for the first few days make out his name and the number four made the Olympic team as a member of of competition. On the morning of the fourth next to it. the 4x200 meter freestyle relay, eventually day, Clark prepared for his preliminary swim. earning a bronze medal. Clark also swam in As he made his way to the notoriously Disappointment flooded his body. He looked the 2008 Olympic trials, making the eight-man intense staging areas, his excitement gave again at the board, not wanting to believe finals in both the 200 breaststroke and 400 way to anxiety. that he had barely missed finishing in the individual medley, but seeing his sister make top two and landing a spot on the United the Olympic team was the highlight and “I was nervous to see how I would perform,” inspiration of the meet. Clark explained. “The format of tapering for Trials and then again for the Olympics was After 2008, Clark significantly changed different than anything I’d ever done before.” his lifestyle as he worked toward making the Olympic team. He Clark handled the nerves of his first Olympic switched colleges after his swim brilliantly, posting a lifetime best time junior year, from Florida of 2:09.55 that placed him second in his to Arizona. He began heat and earned the sixth overall seed to focus his training heading into the semifinal. solely on breaststroke, because spots in the That night he returned for the semifinal and IM events were virtually experienced the scariest moment of his time locked up by superstars in London. Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte. He also “As we were lining up before the semis, altered his diet and they told me my suit didn’t have the proper his mental approach identification, so I had to run back to the to training. dressing room, change suits, and then run back to the staging area,” he said. Clark says he was always very invested mentally in Clark overcame the adverse moment and swimming, to the point of swam another lifetime best, 2:09.11 and putting too much pressure earned a spot in the eight-man final. on himself.

Clark Burckle ’06: United States Olympian

8 The final was the first event in the following night’s session. Clark was in lane seven and started the race with his usual lightning- Alumni News & Events quick reaction time off the blocks. The crowd was frenzied as the race progressed, with Hungarian Daniel Gyurta battling crowd Hall of Honors 2012 favorite Michael Jamison of Great Britain for first. Clark fought to keep pace. Ultimately, Gyurta took the gold medal with a world- record time, and Clark touched the wall sixth. His time of 2:09.25 was fractionally slower than his preliminary time and less than two seconds slower than Gyurta’s in the fastest 200 breaststroke race in history.

Currently, Clark is preparing for the 2013 World Championships in Barcelona. His seven-days-a-week training includes multiple double sessions.

“I feel like I keep getting better as I get older and more mature, so I’m not ready to stop yet,” he says.

After that, Clark wants to pursue a graduate degree and possibly a position as a graduate assistant swim coach. Eventually, he envisions a career in business.

No matter what the future holds for 2012 Inductees – front row: Al Horton ’62, Mike Zimmerer ’66, Chris Bohnert ’89, Mickey Stewart ’80; Clark Burckle, his success as an Olympian back row: Chris O’Bryan ’75, Chris Sedoris ’91, Bill Godfrey ’55 has already inspired hundreds of young swimmers. He has made America, St. X, The most recent class of Tiger graduates owner); Al Horton ’62 (a state swim and himself proud. was inducted into the Alumni Hall of Honors champion and Chairman of The Horton on Thursday, October 11. This annual Fruit Company); Chris O’Bryan ’75 (an Written by Mitchell Forde recognition program honors alumni who All-State and state champion quarterback Photo by Joseph Humphrey ’77 have distinguished themselves with personal, and managing partner at a local law firm); professional, or athletic accomplishments. Chris Sedoris ’91 (professional football About the author: player and shot put champion); Dr. Mickey Mitchell Forde is a senior at St. X. He is a The Class of 2012 includes: Chris Bohnert Stewart ’80 (professor and chairman, and captain of the swim team and editor-in-chief ’89 (an All-American and All-State doubles Vice Dean at the Medical College of Cornell of the student newspaper, The Xavier News. tennis champion); Dr. Bill Godfrey ’55 University); and Mike Zimmerer ’66 (state He is also a National Merit Semifinalist and a (a physician, medical director, and business golf medalist and two-time team champion). member of the National Honor Society.

Volume 45 • No. 2 www.saintx.com 9 Alumni News & Events Alumni Invited to Travel to China Upcoming Events

This summer, St. X students and parents will group will fly to Guilin in China’s deep travel with Mr. Rick Ayres to the People’s southern jungles to see the Li River January 26 Class Agent Meeting Republic of China, departing on June 6. Valley, the massive Guilin Tiger Preserve and Mr. Ayres extends an invitation to alumni the river town of Yangshuo. Other activities February 15 Class Notes Deadline to join them for the excursion. The group include a luge down Mount Yao, competing will spend six days in Beijing, visiting the against a Chinese basketball team, and February 16–17 Alumni Retreat Forbidden City, the Great Wall, Tiananmen visiting a local girls’ school. Next, they’ll fly Square, the Temple of Heaven, and the to Hong Kong to shop on Nathan Road, February 23 Legacy…A Gala of Giving Summer Palace. They will learn to negotiate visit the Giant Buddha, go to Disney Land, Chinese society, shop, and enjoy the Capital’s and swim in the South China Sea at Repulse March 3–27 Alumni Phonathon spectacular food. From there, they will Bay. The group returns to the United States fly to Hothot, the ancient capital of Inner on Saturday, June 22. March 16–17, 21–23 Spring Musical – Godspell Mongolia, to ride camels into the Gobi Desert and cross the grasslands on horseback. For more information, please contact April 1–5 Spring Break They will also enjoy a full-sheep meal and Mr. Ayres via e-mail at [email protected] overnight in a yurt. From Mongolia, the or [email protected]. May 15 Class Notes Deadline

May 18 Baccalaureate Mass

Join us for the Alumni Retreat May 19 Graduation

The 14th annual Alumni Retreat will take How to Find the Garden?” The cost is $120 June 14 50-Year Club Dinner place the weekend of February 16-17, 2013, and includes overnight accommodations at St. Meinrad Archabbey in Southern Indiana. (private rooms), three meals, and July 29 Alumni Golf Outing It begins at 9:30 a.m. CST on Saturday social hour. For details or to register, and ends at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday. Father visit www.saintx.com/alumniretreat Anthony Vinson will lead this year’s retreat or call the Office of Advancement Event information available at www.saintx.com program titled “Going to the Garden to Pray: at (502) 637-8485. or by calling (502) 637-8485.

The Other Rivalry – The 18th annual St. X-Flaget Golf Challenge took place in mid-October at South Park Country Club. The Flaget alumni won the match-play event 10 ½ to 8 ½. Thirty-four Tiger alumni (28 pictured here) participated in the event which raised $2,330 for the Xaverian Brothers residing at Ryken House. Thanks go to Gregg U’Sellis ’65 for helping to organize the event. Anyone interested in participating next year can be added to the mailing list by calling the Advancement Office at (502) 637-8485.

10 Class of 1934 Class Agent: In Memoriam Karl Schmitt† was inducted posthumously into the inaugural Louisville Catholic Sports Hall of Fame on November 15. Dr. John M. Keaney, Jr. ’28 Victor G. Bloemer ’51 Class of 1940 Raymond Bossmeyer ’30 Donald B. Gutgsell ’51 Class Agent: Karl E. Finck ’36 Anthony “Tony” Perrone ’51 Joseph N. Schuler ’36 Robert E. Vaughan, III ’51 Thanks to Don Baumann for his 14 years of service as the Class Agent. Anyone wishing to volunteer in this role Dr. Arch J. Lewis, Jr. ’38 Edward R. Kaiser, Jr. ’52 may contact the Office of Advancement at (502) 637-8485. Charles A. Strobel ’38 Charles J. Kannel ’52 Charles M. Cambron, Jr. ’40 Dr. John “Jack” E. Kuhn ’52 Paulie Miller† was inducted posthumously into the inaugural Louisville Catholic Sports Hall of Fame on James A. Noe ’40 John R. McIntyre ’52 November 15. V. Joseph Passafiume ’40 Charles R. Moore, Sr. ’52 Class of 1941 Raymond C. Platt ’42 John P. Maloney ’53 Class Agent: Charles Riley (502) 425-2524 Albert J. Richards, Jr. ’42 Joseph M. Wedding ’53 Clement H. Spalding ’42 C. David Clarke ’54 John “Gene” Bartley sends “hi fives” to all 1941 grads. After celebrating the Notre Dame football victory over Joseph J. Herde, Jr. ’43 John T. Grinnell ’54 Purdue in September, Gene and his wife, Ann, headed William A. Klostermann ’43 Vincent J. Hargadon ’54 to northern Michigan to celebrate Gene’s 89th birthday. Charles R. Arbegust ’44 Thomas R. House ’54 You can contact him at [email protected], 6304 Dogwood Ct., South Bend, IN 46614, or by phone at Carl W. Cambron ’44 Charles E. “Ed” Hoffman ’55 (574) 299-1908. Joseph P. Eberling, Sr. ’44 Leo T. Murphy, Jr. ’55

The 2012 Class “Stats”: 51 grads still living; 179 John L. Hoeck ’44 W. Alan Dries ’56 deceased; six residing in California, Florida, Illinois, Charles A. Ochsner ’44 Peter M. Koenig ’56 Indiana, Kentucky, Texas, and others residing in Metro Frank E. Kamenish ’45 William J. Cooper, IV ’57 Louisville area. So keep on “Tickin & Kickin!” James R. Karibo ’45 Patrick Garry ’57 Class of 1942 Alex R. Tedescucci, Jr. ’45 Samuel K. Gruneisen ’58 Class Agent: Richard Pontrich (502) 425-8247 John E. Ralston ’46 Thomas A. Kohler ’58 There are 34 known living members out of our original John E. Andriot ’47 James R. Zoll ’59 class of 196. At the 50-Year Club Dinner in June, Bob Carl J. Raible, Jr. ’47 Michael G. Cahill ’60 Fleck, John Kaelin, Dick Pontrich, and Charles Schnell attended. We enjoyed each other’s company and also Charles H. Shade ’47 Denis L. Obst ’63 friends from other classes. We encourage others to attend James K. Beckmann, Sr. ’48 Edward R. Read ’63 next year. Herbert Bott ’48 David T. Spayd ’65 Class of 1945 Joseph L. Hillerich ’48 John “Jack” A. Willinghurst, Jr. ’65 Class Agents: Gene Detenber (502) 895-7058 and Melvin L. Huber, Sr. ’48 Dr. John J. Mason ’66 John Fritsch (502) 349-0578 Bertrand E. King ’48 Steven Morguelan ’67

Longtime Class Agent Jim Karibo passed away in Joseph St. Charles ’48 Gary W. Herm ’70 September. He will be missed. John Fritsch will serve as Lee J. Steiden ’48 Edward F. Drescher ’74 co-class agent with Gene Detenber. James E. Tichenor ’48 Richard A. Harland, Jr. ’83 Class of 1948 Richard J. Constantine ’49 Robert L. Spann, Jr. ’86 Class Agent: George Bouchard (502) 634-8679 Milton J. Fackler ’49 Richard “Ric” L. Geoghegan, Jr. ’87 John G. Habenstein, Sr. ’49 Ronald L. McMillen ’89 Come join the class for lunch the second Wednesday of each month at the Knights of Columbus on River Road at Joseph P. King ’49 Michael P. Marsh ’91 11:00 a.m. Reservations not required. Call Emil Graeser Ronald W. Owens ’49 David A. Scott ’91 at (502) 894-0540 for details. Ira E. Patterson ’49 Ronald B. “Brent” Robinson ’94 Class of 1953 John W. “Whit” Bell ’50 Walter “Wally” L. Griffith, Jr. ’00 Class Agents: Rich Mazzoli (502) 267-6219 and Paul D. “Dan” Bowling ’50 Joseph “Joey” M. Mooney ’06 Bob Simpson (502) 241-5400 Frank J. Hommrich, Sr. ’50 Mark L. Holzknecht ’07 60th Reunion will be celebrated May 15–17, 2013. Plans Donald E. Summers ’50 Anthony X. Flaherty ’11 include golf, stag night, , and a tour of St. X. Contact Bob Simpson to receive an invitation.

Volume 45 • No. 2 www.saintx.com 11 Class of 1954 Class of 1957 Class of 1964 Class Agent: Jerry Bayens (502) 690-6082 Class Agent: Dick Mueller (859) 421-4798 Class Agent: Don Meyer (502) 491-2704

Bobby Nichols was inducted into the inaugural Louisville Longtime Class Agent Bill The class of 1964 meets for lunch on the first Tuesday Catholic Sports Hall of Fame on November 15. Cooper passed away in of each month at Spring Street Bar & Grill at 12:30 p.m. December, 20 months after Contact Don Meyer to join the e-mail list. Class of 1955 being diagnosed with Class Agents: Howard Meyer (502) 451-8800 and pancreatic cancer. Bill was Class of 1965 Bob Weihe (502) 459-6397 current president of St. X’s Class Agent: Don Reiss (502) 243-1587 Alumni Association Board of Directors and a member of Dr. Bill Godfrey was recently inducted into the Alumni the Alumni Hall of Honors. He will be missed by many. Harry Rothgerber recently retired Hall of Honors. Dr. Godfrey had a distinguished athletic Bill’s dear friend Dick Mueller has agreed to serve as from the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s career at St. X and is still active in his medical practice class agent. Office after 16 years as First Assistant in Elizabethtown, Ky. He is also known as a “savvy” Commonwealth’s Attorney, longer businessman, having successful ventures in Elizabethtown. Several classmates are struggling with medical problems. than anyone in the history of the He and his wife, Joyce, have seven children and Please keep Phil Cooper, Bob Faller, Ron Holmes, and office. After 41 total years in the 17 grandchildren. Marty Schoenbachler in your prayers. criminal justice field, Harry intends to research and write baseball books in Dick Walsh, after graduating from St. X, spent five Marty O’Toole is recuperating after having triple by- his retirement. years as a lay brother at the Abbey of Gethsemani in pass heart surgery in October. He was also inducted into Bardstown, Ky. He then returned to civilian life and earned the inaugural Louisville Catholic Sports Hall of Fame on Fr. Tom Gentile was inducted into the inaugural Louisville a master’s degree in social work. Dick’s career included November 15. Catholic Sports Hall of Fame on November 15. positions as Director of Social Services for Catholic Charities, Administrator of St. Joseph’s Children’s Home in Class of 1959 USA Cares.org appointed Bill Roby as Chairman of Louisville, and Director of Boys Ranch in Elizabethtown. Class Agent: Doug Ganote (502) 648-0851 the Board. USA Cares is a national military assistance He then entered the business world and owned the Twin organization whose National Headquarters is in Radcliff, Cinemas in Bardstown. Dick later sold that business and Following are classmates that are still working: Alan Ky., and has assisted over 38,000 military families across is retired and living with his wife, Judy, in Bardstown. Adelberg, Ron Baum, Gerry Boland, Jim Buchart, Joe the country in financial crisis and granted them over They have five children and 17 grandchildren. Byrne, John Callahan, Jerry Cambron, Frank DeSensi, $10,000,000. If any alumni are interested in learning Don Duggins, Doug Ganote, Robin Garr, John more about helping military families in financial crisis Ed Weber lives in Ft. Walton, Beach, Fla., with his wife, Gatton, Steve Gehring, John Guarnaschelli, Tony and those suffering with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Joyce. They have five children and 10 grandchildren. Ed is Hildenbrand, Glenn Hoehler, George Hunter, Dave (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), please go to the retired plant engineer for BAE Services Company at Keller, Bob Lavely, Bill Lyons, Dennis O’Brien, Jim www.usacares.org. Bill is currently employed as Vice the Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. He plays golf weekly Remmers, Joe Thompson, Mike Tinker, Ralph Wirth. President/Agency Manager with BB&T Insurance Services and is trying to remember how he used to break 80. Our class has five medical doctors, five Ph.D.’s and four in Louisville. He and his wife, Mary Jane, have four grown priests. We have lost 54 of our classmates. children and eight grandchildren all residing in Louisville. Fred Whelan retired over 20 years ago from General Electric where he was a supervisor. Fred stays active, Bill Nold and Ted Steier won their respective flights Don Reiss was the recipient of the St. X Outstanding golfing, hunting, and fishing in the Rough River Lake area. in the Woodhaven Senior Club Championship Golf Class Agent Award presented at the Class Agent Meeting He and his wife, Alice, have a house on the golf course Tournament this past summer. on September 26. at Rough River. They have four children and seven grandchildren. Come join us for lunch on the second Wednesday of every Class of 1967 month. Send me your e-mail if you’re not on the list, and Class Agents: Mike Shea (502) 609-3212, Class of 1956 you will be included ([email protected]). Tony Santamassino (502) 439-5039 and Class Agent: Pat Sheridan (502) 459-9899 Greg Pike (502) 386-9349 Class of 1961 Members of the Class of 1956, who gather monthly for Class Agent: Mike Pollio (502) 797-5530 We had a successful reunion this summer with about 75 lunch, collected $670 in donations to St. X in memory of classmates attending one of the four events. Thanks to long-time Class Agent Alan Dries. Thanks to everyone Mike Pollio was the recent recipient of Nativity Academy’s Jimmy Ratterman for hosting a pre-reunion Mass and to who contributed! If you are looking for an opportunity Fr. Tim Hogan Excellence in Volunteerism Award. Mike Francis for an outstanding job hosting the reunion to reconnect with classmates, please join us on the first at J. Harrod’s restaurant. Monday of each month at Molly Malone’s (Baxter Avenue) Class of 1962 at 11:30 a.m. If you wish to join the e-mail reminder list, Class Agent: Bill Wiegandt (502) 244-4850 We bid adieu to one of our class agents, David Vollmer, please contact Pat Sheridan at (502) 459-9899 or and offer him our sincere thanks for his leadership, [email protected]. Tom Fisher received the Monsignor Horrigan friendship, and hard work. We also welcome Greg Pike as Distinguished Service Award from Bellarmine University. he joins the other two class agents: Tony Santamassino Gene Hawkins had knee replacement surgery in June Tom retired as Assistant Vice President of Facilities and Mike Shea. The Class Agent trio promises more and created a blog to share his experience with anyone Management at Bellarmine where he oversaw many key events in the months to come. interested, or who may be facing a similar operation: building projects. http://rustic39.blogspot.com/. Class of 1968 Mike Silliman† was inducted posthumously into the Class Agent: Mike Horlander (502) 637-5611 inaugural Louisville Catholic Sports Hall of Fame on November 15. See the alumni feature article on Doug Crabb in this issue of The Tiger. Doug and Delores live on the Pacific Class of 1963 Coast, 25 miles south of San Francisco, though they Class Agent: Jerry Barnes (502) 228-1994 spend a lot of time in Denver with their daughter’s family and their three grandchildren. Any classmates coming Members of the class are making plans for the 50th to the Bay area are welcome to contact him at reunion this year. Stay tuned. [email protected].

12 Class of 1969 financial planning disciplines centered upon biblical As head coach of the St. X soccer Class Agents: Steve Lannert (502) 394-2508 and principles. This award is presented each year to one team, Andy Schulten celebrated his eighth State Championship since Steve Liebert (502) 905-3593 recipient who exemplifies Christ-like ethics and goals. Dan is a financial planner and investment advisor taking over the program in 1999. Steve Kemper has been a freelance representative. He operates Dan Hardt journalist for more than 30 years. His Financial Services in Louisville. new book, A Labyrinth of Kingdoms: 10,000 Miles Through Islamic Africa, Carl Herde has been named to Bellarmine University inducted Ja was published by W. W. Norton in Saint Xavier’s Board of Directors. He Hillebrand into their Gallery of Distinguished Graduates. June 2012. His first book, Code Name is Chief Financial Officer at Baptist He is President of Stock Yards Bank & Trust. Ginger: the Story Behind Segway and Healthcare Systems. Dean Kamen’s Quest to Invent a New Tom Spalding, President of Spalding World (Harvard Business School Press, Class of 1979 Insurance Group, has been awarded 2003), was selected by Barnes & Noble for its Discover Class Agent: Kevin Elliott (502) 379-7197 Top Insurance Agency with their Top Great New Writers award. Harper published the paper- 5 Companies for the fourth straight back under the title Reinventing the Wheel. Steve has Bellarmine University inducted Chuck Priddy and year. Spalding Insurance Group written for Smithsonian, National Geographic, National his wife, Gina, into the Scarlet and Silver Society in now does business in 14 states. Geographic Adventure, National Geographic Traveler, recognition of the Alumni Trivia Night they started, which Tom has also been active with the Outside, The Wall Street Journal, Yankee, National Wildlife, has become one of the largest alumni events of the year charity he started for veteran’s called The Ecologist, Plenty, BBC Wildlife, and many other and has raised thousands of dollars for scholarships for BOVAA-Betterment of Veterans Across magazines and newspapers. Bellarmine students. America. If any alumnus would like to donate, go to www.bovaa.org. Mike Kimmel is the Deputy Director of the Waterfront Don Kelly has been recognized for inclusion in 2012

Development Corporation. Kentucky Super Lawyers for business litigation. Class of 1989 Class of 1974 Class of 1982 Class Agent: Rick Tobe (502) 974-3872 Class Agent: Bill Ryan (502) 456-2121 Class Agent: Earl Winebrenner (502) 671-0015 Christian Adelberg has been named Marketing Manager of The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts. During the Vice Presidential debate, Paul Noltemeyer Will Wolford has been announced served as the media representative for Centre College. as the varsity head football coach at Ken Hardin is the manager of Owen Funeral Home in The event in Danville drew more media personnel than St. X beginning in January 2013. J-Town. He has a son, Luke, at St. X, who played tight end the Super Bowl. His responsibilities included logistics, Will was also inducted into the on the freshman football team. security, and assisting the media. inaugural Louisville Catholic Sports Hall of Fame on November 15. Class of 1975 Class of 1991 In October, Thomas E. Rutledge, a Class Agent: Tim Amshoff (502) 538-4951 Class Agent: Alan Gates (502) 244-1987 member of Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC,

presented the annual Gunderson WHAS-11 Play by Play announcer The class is having monthly gatherings at various places Lecture at The University of South Drew Deener won an Emmy award in Louisville. Contact Alan Gates to receive these e-mail Dakota School of Law. His presentation for his work with University of notices. was titled “Transaction Cost Engineer Louisville games. as a Higher Calling: A ‘Corporate’ Chuck Woods was recently named Attorney’s Effort to Meld History President of OPM Financial, where he and Law.” manages the company’s financial Class of 1995 services business. OPM provides Class Agent: Kent Darbro entrepreneurial and accounting Class of 1985 (502) 777-8666 services to startups throughout the Class Agent: Doug Brumleve (502) 905-2024 country. Prior to joining OPM in the In July, Dan Czerwonka finished an Ultra Marathon mid-1990’s, Chuck was CFO for Grant Jeff Blair is the owner of SoCalSport and Fitness in Los (52.4 miles) in San Francisco barefoot! He was running Homes, a large regional homebuilder Angeles which offers personal training, youth athletic for Godparents Youth Organization of Los Angeles, with based in California. He is a graduate of the University of development and corporate fitness. Jeff was recognized whom he’s a Team Leader for Fundraising. The GYO Louisville’s School of Business. as national Fitness Business Owner of the Month in May mission is to place inner city youth on the “road to by the Fitness Consulting Group. He has also expanded success” by bringing together parents, teachers, local Class of 1976 his business and is eyeing another expansion for 2013. If businesses civic officials, members of the clergy, and Jeff can help your corporation address its wellness needs, Class Agent: Mike Sheehan (502) 298-2956 religious organizations to work together to improve the please contact him at [email protected]. lives of children who lack essential basic resources. Jimmy Tierney had to defer his induction into St. X’s Dan is a graduate of Georgetown Law School, an actor, Alumni Hall of Honors this past October due to a conflict. Class of 1987 and a third cousin to former St. X teacher and mentor He hopes to return to Louisville in 2013 and take part in Class Agent: Brother Hugo Hammer†. the festivities. Thanks to Mike Jury and Kris Mueller for serving as Damion Kline is recovering well from his brain aneurism Class of 1978 Class Agents the last five years. Anyone wishing to in February 2008. He and his wife, Ann, have a three- replace them should call the Office of Advancement at year-old son Hannon “Hank” and a daughter, Alex, who is Class Agents: Barry Holland (502) 893-2305 and (502) 637-8485. currently a junior at Assumption High School. Damion has Paul Shaughnessy (502) 458-3676 recently started a position at YMCA.

Daniel L. Hardt, CFP®, was presented with the 2012 Integrity Award by the National Association of Christian Financial Consultants (NACFC). NACFC is a group of investment professionals committed to investment and

Volume 45 • No. 2 www.saintx.com 13 Class of 1996 college and career readiness. Robert has networked with Flyer Enterprises, the fourth largest student-run business Class Agent: Jon Giacalone (502) 727-7926 fellow Tiger classmate Ben Reno-Weber by having Bullitt in the country. In 2007, Adam joined General Electric in Lick participate in KYA, where they earned the best new the Information Management Leadership Program. He Carrie and Patrick Early are delegation award. Robert is also currently pursuing his married Brigid McKiernan in 2008, and they welcomed proud to announce the birth superintendent’s certification and Ph.D. in Educational their daughter, Elizabeth, in August 2010. of their daughter, Anna Mae, Leadership at the . born on September 13. She Ryan Newman attended the joins big sister Ellie (5) and Stacy and Matt Hartlage and big brother Jacob (3). welcomed their first child, graduated with Honors in 2008 Eleanor Rose, to the family with a degree in mechanical Class of 1997 on April 8. engineering, receiving an award from Cummins for the top senior Class Agent: Marty Schnurr (859) 333-9004 Class of 1999 design capstone project. While in college, Ryan joined Triangle Fraternity Daron Mills just relocated from Ann Arbor, Mich., Class Agent: Charlie Dicken (502) 693-7583 and led the organization as President, to Indianapolis, Ind. He is working as an Area Sales receiving the national award for outstanding Chapter Manager for Medtronic ENT. Whitney and Ryan Thompson welcomed their daughter, leadership twice. After working in engineering sales with Big Ass Fans in Lexington, he traveled Europe for three Cory Kaufman is the proud father of Kylee Ann, born Adelaide Jane, born August 30. months before moving to Louisville in 2010. Ryan is now on October 29. Mom and daughter are doing great. self-employed as a business and financial planner for Cory says that the Lord blessing him with a daughter Class of 2000 entrepreneurial ventures. Ryan married Sara Thurston in indicates He does indeed have a sense of humor. Class Agent: Brooks Mayer (502) 558-4913 June 2011 and bought a home in the Upper Highlands. He continues to support the catholic school community Tony Oller was recently hired at General Electric and is Chris Jung moved to Chicago in June to take a Scout coaching 7th and 8th grade soccer and intramural looking forward to this great new opportunity for him Coordinator position with the National Collegiate basketball at St. Agnes. and his family. Scouting Association. He is also working as a freelance writer/reporter for 22nd Century Media. Keith Tidwell graduated from the Jeremy Lee and his wife are expecting twins at the University of Kentucky College of Law end of November. Neil Graven has been promoted to National Account Executive with MillerCoors. Neil relocated from Grand last year and is licensed to practice in Kentucky. Keith is currently living in Lindsay and Brent Gorter welcomed Ella Reece on Rapids, Mich., to Chicago, Ill., this past fall. Washington, DC, and studying for his October 5. She joins older sisters Ava and Jocelyn, who Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation at are excited about their new baby sister. Class of 2003 Georgetown University Law Center. Class Agents: David Phillips (502) 417-3662, Zach He plans to graduate in May 2013. Erica and Jeremy Hartlauf are proud to announce the Cooke (859) 414-1832 and Rob Schenkenfelder birth of their third son, Tyler, on September 26. Dad and (859) 608-7416 Charles Smith is a performance youngest son share the same birthday. artist residing in Crested Butte, Colo. Chris Marti graduated with an MS in Mechanical He grew up singing in school and Jordan Clines reminds everyone that if they are looking Engineering from the University of Louisville. He is church choirs, which eventually led to for jewelry for someone special, keep him in mind. He currently an Engineer with ExxonMobil Development National Anthem solos through high gives Tiger-friendly pricing. His store, Jordan Clines Fine Company in Houston, Texas. school. Charles has modeled, danced, Jewelry, is located on Frankfort Avenue. Contact him at instructed, and acted. He can be seen (502) 690-3100. Curt White graduated from the in Disney’s smash hit Secretariat and University of Kentucky in 2007 in more recent independent short Kyle Bates recently joined First Commonwealth with degrees in marketing and films. Visit TheCharlesShow.com. Insurance. He specializes in saving people as much as management. He married Katie $500–$1,000 a year on car insurance by leveraging in 2009, and their son, Brayden, Timothy Chlon graduated from the University of Notre his relationships with low-cost carriers. Give him a call was born in 2011. They reside Dame and then earned his Ph.D in molecular biology at today at (502) 224-8925. in Louisville where Curt is a Territory Manager for The Northwestern University. Tim now does cancer research Habegger Corporation. as a post-doctoral fellow at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Class of 1998 He married a fellow Notre Dame grad, and they have a Class Agents: Matt Hartlage (502) 394-2517 and Daniel Holthouse graduated two-year-old son. Ben Reno-Weber (202) 413-3235 from the University of Kentucky in 2007 with a BA in journalism. The Cincinnati Business Courier Class of 2004 He married Jean Jaindl in Class Agent: Matt Gandolfo (502) 649-0133 honored Cincinnati City Council 2008 and has been living in member Chris Seelbach as one of Annapolis, Md., since 2009. Matt Gandolfo and Katie Hogan were married October 20 the region’s Forty Under 40, which Daniel is an Instructional Systems Designer with Computer recognizes 40 young professionals in her hometown of Tipp City, Ohio. In the wedding party Sciences Corp. in the DC metro area and designs from St. X were best man Mike Gandolfo ’95, Bryan under age 40 for their business web-based training solutions for federal clients. He is success and civic contributions. McCrea ’04, Ryan Jones ’04, Andrew Klawier ’04, Jeff pursuing his master’s degree online in instructional Tillett ’04, Clark King ’04, Dean Wilkinson ’04, Todd Venue Magazine also named him systems technology and looks forward to having kids one of their “Great Leaders Under 40.” Blanton ’04, Chris Wiedmar ’04, Adam Shircliff ’04, in the near future. Contact: (703) 789-2413 or Daniel Kauffmann ’04, and Pat McMahon ’04. [email protected]. Robert Fulk is in his second year as the Principal of Class of 2005 Bullitt Lick Middle School. Under his direction, the Adam Buckman is currently the Cloud Platform school has seen significant gains in academic progress, Manager for Connected Appliances at General Electric. Class Agent: Joe Tronzo (502) 291-4330 attendance, and behavior. This year, the school boasts He graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University a wide variety of extracurricular activities, a brand new of Dayton in 2007 with a B.S. in operations management. Ben Faust married Elizabeth Anne Evans on Saturday, schedule, a student advisory period, and a focus on During his time at Dayton, he was the CEO of June 30. Tiger alumni in the wedding party were groomsmen: Andrew Faust ’00 and Christopher Rapp ’03; and

14 ushers: Bradford Connell Jr. ’01 and Mark Blaser ’05. Following the wedding, Ben and Elizabeth relocated to Tampa, Fla.

Kevin Eskew married Melissa Butler (Assumption ’05) on November 11, 2011.

Class of 2006 Class Agent: Matt Raque (502) 296-5891

Matt Raque has been appointed assistant freshman basketball coach for the St. X Tigers. Matt joins the staff after playing from 2002–06.

Class of 2009 Class Agent: Chris Yared (502) 271-7999 The Tiger is published three times a year by the Saint Xavier High School Alumni Association. Kenny Stevenson graduated from Ball State University in To submit a class note or news article, or to make an inquiry, contact the Office of Advancement at three years and received the David Letterman Scholarship, [email protected], call (502) 637-8485, or mail to: Office of Advancement, Saint Xavier High School, which helped him land an internship with SONY. He started his own production company, Versa Studios 1609 Poplar Level Road, Louisville, KY 40217 Media, LLC, and released his first full-length feature this past November, called Cheery Point. The film is about existentialism in a dystopian sci-fi America Saint Xavier Alumni Board of Directors set in 2017. For details visit President – William J. Sherman, Jr. ’54 http://www.versastudios.net/cheerypoint/about/. Vice-President, Resources – Michael D. Bush ’98 Class of 2010 Vice-President, Activities & Events – Paul A. Burke ’95 Class Agent: Jamie Bardenwerper (502) 767-2380 Secretary – Charles B. Dicken ’99 Jamie Bardenwerper will serve as the Class Agent. If Past-President – Charles F. Mercer, Jr. ’88 you have any questions or would like to submit a class note, contact him at (502) 767-2380.

Silas Boyle performed with a gospel choir at the Teddy E. Bordador ’87 Paul M. Grisanti ’72 Democratic National Convention in September. He is Scott D. Budnick ’89 James R. Head ’50 studying music at Catawba College in North Carolina. Dennis M. Clare, Sr. ’60 David G. Johnson ’93 Jackson Carnes is a junior at George Washington Phillip J. Duckworth ’02 John P. Koch ’83 University in Washington, DC. He is a member of the GWU Bradley F. Estes ’96 Michael D. Lush ’68 cross country team and is working toward a degree in international affairs. Jackson was recently elected to serve Mark E. Fetter ’69 Paul M. Mangeot ’61 as an advisory neighborhood commissioner in the local D. Anthony Fink ’77 Mark W. Raque ’85 government of the District of Columbia. Alan L. Gates ’75 Arthur L. Rothgerber ’73 Class of 2011 James D. Gates, Jr. ’84 Eric J. Saling ’01 Class Agent: Will Ford (502) 619-8907

Austin Carter was named a 2012 recipient of the Conference USA Saint Xavier High School Academic Medal and was named to President Perry E. Sangalli, Ed.D. ’76 the C-USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll. As a mechanical engineering Senior Vice President and Principal Francisco Espinosa, Jr. major at University of Memphis, he Vice President for Finance Lawrence F. Bergamini ’79 posted a 3.91 GPA. Vice President for Advancement Michael J. Littell, Honorary ’07 Class of 2012 Director of Advancement Chuck Willenbrink ’77 Class Agent: Chip Raque (502) 821-8466 Assistant Director of Advancement – Kelly Purcell Stratman Constituent Relations Chris Naber has been selected for an Air Force ROTC cadet scholarship to cover tuition, room, and board. Assistant Director of Advancement – Holly Morris He attends University of Cincinnati. Annual Giving Administrative Assistant for Advancement Stacey Mercer Administrative Assistant for Advancement Kathy Pierce Administrative Assistant for Advancement Sara Porreca

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