The CLASSCONGRATULATIONS OF 2004! Trinity Leader SUMMER 2004

HONORING TRINITY’S RETIRING BOB HUBLAR H’02

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President’s Notebook By Dr. Robert (Rob) J. Mullen ’77

here are people who love to football and basketball programs for attention, support and categorize, pigeonhole and list. resources. Bob Beatty H’03 and Mike Szabo work very well It seems like every time you together and are some of each other’s biggest fans. Director of Tturn on the TV, listen to the Athletics Dennis Lampley H’92 works hard to help each of our radio or open a magazine, some- KHSAA-sanctioned sports compete at the highest levels. body is making a “Top (insert some number) The news reports about the basketball team caused me to think List.” “Best Dressed/Worst Dressed.” about the many ways I would like people to categorize, pigeon- The Oscars, the Grammys, the Tonys. The hole and list Trinity. AP college football poll. The latest Gallup Poll. On and on it goes. First and foremost, we are a Catholic school. We are part of a I guess all these ways of saying “who is up and who is down” just tradition of academic excellence that was recently praised by serve to help us make sense of the world. We place people, places President George W. Bush. He said: “Catholic schools carry out a and things into some kind of context or great mission: to serve God by building reference point. In being a Catholic the knowledge and character of our There are few high schools in this young people. It’s a noble calling. It’s an community that are given the media school, we are unafraid important part of the fabric of America.” attention that comes our way. Just to pray regularly, In a White House ceremony marking recently articles have appeared in local the centennial anniversary of the National newspapers about our 50th anniversary worship freely and give Catholic Educational Association he celebrations, some sophomores fulfill- stated: “Catholic schools have a proven ing their service requirements at the new praise to God for the track record of bringing out the best in Nativity School, numerous students every child, regardless of their back- blessings bestowed on us. who are graduating with prestigious ground. And every school in America merit scholarships and our record num- should live up to that standard. We want ber of Governor’s Scholars for 2004. our public schools to live up to the stan- Our athletic teams obviously garner lots dards you have set in Catholic schools.” of attention locally, regionally and In being a Catholic school, we are nationally. Campus improvements are mentioned frequently in unafraid to pray regularly, worship freely and give praise to God the media, including our award from the Metro Disability for the blessings bestowed on us. Through our many school-wide Coalition for making our facilities more accessible. prayer moments, religion class requirements, service opportunities I got a real kick out the many news reports that followed our bas- and retreat experiences, we are living out Monsignor Steinhauser’s ketball team’s first trip to the state finals in Rupp Arena. If I heard goal of providing every Trinity student “...Good Christian, once I heard a dozen times some reference to Trinity as a “football American training that will loom as important as scholastic work.” school.” If I wasn’t accustomed to Trinity being in the news on a We are an academically diverse school. Of all that there is to be routine basis, I may have gotten more bothered than I did. proud of at Trinity, I am most proud of this feature. As I have writ- The many football references made by sportscasters while ten previously, we are living out the mission expressly assigned to reporting on the basketball team was both a compliment and a Monsignor Steinhauser by Archbishop Floersh. When he asked slight. We enjoy the tremendous attention generated by success- Floersh what kind of school he was to build, the answer was clear. ful football teams. I wouldn’t trade that program’s success for any From the start, we were told to be archdiocesan in scope and to other school’s football program. The victories, trophies and, most educate all who seek our advantages — regardless of their acade- importantly, the manner in which the program is conducted, are mic strengths and weaknesses. Of the 499 students who took this matters of pride and motivation. To highlight the football team’s year’s Placement Test, their scores range from the single digits to success while reporting on the basketball team could have been the 99th percentile. The great thing about Trinity is that all of those seen by some as diluting that team’s historic accomplishment. students can find a home and an opportunity. We intentionally Fortunately, internally, there is no competition between the continued on next page

Mission Statement Trinity High School’s mission is to provide students with a superior high school education in a supportive atmosphere based upon Christian values in the Catholic tradition. 2

President’s Notebook (continued from page 1) enroll the broadest possible range of students. It is not a marketing We have an expanded summer reading requirement, reading and ploy. It is who we were told to be. We embrace this mission. writing expectations across the curriculum and foreign languages We are a responsive school. Our 50-year history is filled with offered in a four-year program culminating in an opportunity for examples of this school being responsive to the needs of students. college credit. Honor societies in each of the foreign languages Whether it was the advanced science classes taught in conjunc- provide another outlet for study and travel. tion with Bellarmine College (now University) in the mid-1950s Leadership school. We plant the seeds for tomorrow’s com- to the vocational education program of the 1970s to the present- munity leaders by offering them opportunities to learn what it day House System, we have been pioneers in numerous endeav- means to lead. Ninety students serve in our student government ors. Given our humble beginnings, we have responded by being through the House System. Students take leadership roles on our bold innovators. School Board and in clubs, teams and activities. Math school. Students take math classes at the most appropri- In more particular ways, we are a/an ... ate level of difficulty based upon their strengths and weaknesses. Arts school. Our performing and expressive arts curriculums Advanced college credit is offered. Annually, the Math team are magnificent. A visit to the annual Art Show in May leaves one places near or at the top in local, regional and state competitions. full of awe. The Christmas and spring concerts by the Trinity Comprehensive school. Given our size, we are able to offer a Singers and Jazz Band rival those produced by magnet programs wide variety of classes and extracurricular activities that comple- in these disciplines. The legacy of the finest high school theatre ment each other. For example, students who enjoy social studies program in the community is renewed each time we raise the cur- courses can participate in the Political Debate Club. Students who tain for the fall and spring shows. Supporting these programs are take electives in business can get involved in the Investment two freestanding facilities that have few peers; The Communi- Club. Other academic-oriented clubs and activities mirror nearly cation Arts Center and Trinity Auditorium have anchored our every classroom experience. Examples include the Environmen- presence on the east side of Sherrin Avenue for more than 20 tal Club, Photography Club, Speech and Debate team, Mock Trial years. Extensive renovations have made these facilities excellent team, Computer Club and academic competition teams. We offer venues for these programs. more than 60 clubs, teams and activities. The National Honor Science school. Eight science labs support our daily curricu- Society and Beta Club recognize significant achievements in aca- lum. We are told this is the most of any high school in Kentucky. demic pursuits. The core trio of courses in biology, chemistry and physics is Sports school. Our athletic success is well known. We have enhanced by advanced science electives during the senior year. amassed more than 100 state championships in 50 years. Most We are beginning to make increased use of our own 120-acre wet- have come in the last 35 years. There may not be another school lands. Several of our students are working on Eagle Scout pro- in Kentucky or region with the same level of success over the jects in conjunction with our wetlands. Eventually our science same period of time. More important than trophies, we offered an classes will use this as a large outdoor classroom. outlet for more than 700 students this past school year to compete Technology school. The Winter 2002 issue of the Trinity in the athletic arena. We offer 10 interscholastic sports and eight Leader highlighted the innovative ways we use technology in the club sports. The opportunity expands when you add in the intra- classroom. The advances continue in our ability to tap into the mural offerings that are present throughout the school year. power of the digital age. Likewise, our administrative use of tech- Service school. Students must complete a service requirement nology has made us more efficient, productive and responsive. for each of their four years at Trinity. School-wide service projects We introduced the posting of grades online locally, and continue are conducted each year for organizations like the American Red to see benefits flow from this initiative. Cross, Dare to Care, the Lymphoma & Leukemia Society and the Scholarship school. The graduates from the Class of 2004 Waller-Williams Environmental School. Teachers and staff mem- leave with nearly $10 million in merit scholarships. (The total bers serve their parishes, neighborhoods and communities in a would increase substantially if we included every offer/inquiry variety of capacities. We recognize those who serve well, espe- received by Brian Brohm!) At the time this column was written, cially through the annual bestowing of the Trinity Peace Medal. members of the Class of 2004 had received acceptance at more The breadth and depth of this school’s offerings are inspiring. than 120 colleges and universities, including the Massachusetts More than 200 talented people come to work at Trinity each year Institute of Technology, Stanford, Notre Dame and Wake Forest. to make it so. With the trust of our students’ parents, the support We continue the pattern of a Trinity diploma generating a high from our alumni and friends and the good grace of God, we will value in the college selection/acceptance process. continue to forge ahead. We will always be mindful that any Language school. Be it English or one of the foreign languages description of Trinity must be broad and inclusive. taught at Trinity, we immerse students in reading and writing. The best label is simply, Trinity Forever. 3

Principal’s Corner By Daniel J. Zoeller, Principal n May 19, 1967, Trinity’s first Doing that work isn’t always easy. As I’ve transitioned into this principal, Monsignor Alfred job, I’ve become privy to some difficult situations with no clear- Steinhauser, submitted his let- cut answers. Fortunately, I have a leadership team that surrounds Oter of resignation, writing, “It me with experience and wisdom. Together we’re working to is still a little early to draw continue Monsignor Steinhauser’s vision. conclusions but I am sure the years to come This year that leadership team will have a new administrative will show that a very large number of the structure to better serve students. Marty Minogue ’69 and Mary school’s graduates will be American, Catholic Ann Hall have taken on the roles of deans of studies to better help gentlemen in every sense of the word who will make a valuable con- the school with curriculum alignment, teacher observations and tribution to God’s work in the diocese and in the community.” student scheduling. Two additional wily veterans complete this As I embark on my own journey as principal, I can confidently year’s leadership team: Father Dave Zettel ’58 as school chaplain confirm for alumni what they already know: that Trinity has unde- and Dave Aberli ’75 as director of students. niably achieved Monsignor Steinhauser’s goals. Everyday I hear Looking ahead to the upcoming school year, we see plenty of from graduates making real contributions to “God’s work in the evidence of Trinity’s continued mission. Joe Henning and diocese and in the community.” One of the great rewards of teach- Jennifer Browning have agreed to take the reigns of the House ing at Trinity is to meet former students who report back about and Activities Department. Both enter the arena full of great ideas their successful careers. for further developing our student government of 90 students. These chance meetings take place in grocery store lines, at the They also assure me that the Houses are set to go for the fourth ballpark, at weddings or wherever people gather in this big, small year, with more mentors than ever to work with our young men city. In fact, I’ve even met up with former students of mine in during House activities. places as far away as Las Vegas and Miami. Though I don’t Mary Emrich and Michael Bratcher ’97, our Campus Ministry always immediately recall your names, alumni are quick to team, have a full slate of retreats planned for all students. These remember teachers who have made a great impact on their lives. two bring with them a youthful sensitivity to nurturing the spirit As I listen to your stories, I also hear the story of the men you’ve throughout the school year. Each year I look forward to senior become, and I become very proud to be where I am. retreat like I would a religious holiday. As a new principal I believe that has to be a primary goal: to Our faculty will be its usual mix of novices and veterans. enable teachers to do the best possible job they can to educate our We’ve hired several new teachers this year that will join our staff young men. Let’s face it; our young men need good role models full of fresh ideas. This year, as always, Trinity will reverberate and solid lessons. From so-called Reality TV to everyday news on and rejoice in those new approaches. Our enthusiastic new staff the front page of the newspaper, teens today are saturated with will find master teachers such as John Esterle, Gene Eckert ’62 bad examples. I’ve never talked to anyone who wanted to turn and Frank Ward H’01 ready to advise them about what has back the clock to their teenage years. Most of us would agree that worked best year after year, even as these new teachers plan their the temptations and frustrations of those seven years rank as the very first lessons. toughest of our lives. Thankfully, Trinity still stands solidly as a All in all, I’m happy to report that we’re as ready as we can be place that strives to produce “Catholic gentlemen” with the tools to take on a new year of producing quality young men for an ever- necessary to grow through and beyond those years. challenging world.

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The Spiritual Side: Planting Seeds By Rev. David Zettel ’58, Chaplain & Senior Class Counselor

rinity High School’s branch perceived universally. Those of us who remain in the priesthood of the National Honor Society are feeling an increasing demand on our time and energy. We are is called the St. John Vianney simply having to say “no” to many requests for various events. TChapter. St. John Vianney is the We are spread thin. All sorts of adaptations are being made to patron saint of diocesan priests. adjust to this shortfall of clergy. His name was chosen for our chapter by It seems to me that it is difficult for men to hear the call to the Father Steinhauser, our founder, in the 1950s, priesthood these days. People’s lives are filled with an incredible when our chapter was first chartered. Trinity’s amount of noise that bombards us from all sides. No wonder the staff at that time was comprised mainly of archdiocesan priests. voice of the Spirit is blurred. People just don’t hear the call to be Our school was founded by priests and staffed with 70 of them of service to God’s people, especially as ordained ministers in the in her initial 40-plus years. Today I am the only priest on campus. priesthood of Jesus Christ. But we have not lost any of our Catholic Character. Over the Maybe, just maybe, I can put out that call in this forum of the years, a competent and professional staff of religion teachers and Trinity Leader. Maybe I can plant a seed or two. Parents, please other ministers have come to us and emerged to enrich our remain open to the possibility that your son might look in this direc- Catholic life every day with their competencies. tion. Alumni, open your ears to God’s call and be willing to serve. Mary Emrich, our current director of Campus Ministry, com- Speaking for myself and my 38 years of service in the mented recently to me and to our governing School Board about just Archdiocese of Louisville (where we have a wonderful group of how much “stakeholdership” so many of our faculty and staff have priests, my brothers for life), I can say it has been an incredibly in our Catholic mission. They possess a willingness to chip in, to give rewarding journey, the likes of which I never could have foreseen of their time and to “own” part of that ministry on the part of our fac- many years ago. And being of service in the remarkable Trinity ulty and staff. Our numerous volunteers have the same mission. Family has been especially satisfying. Still, there is a shortage of priests in our archdiocese, in our It has been my privilege to serve here as priest and I am not country and in our world. Everybody knows it; it is being felt and (that) tired yet. Thanks be to God!

Alumni Board Chair’s Message By John Hollenbach ’79 radition is defined as “an unwrit- Although he was a graduate of St. Xavier High School who ten body of beliefs and customs furthered his education at the University of Notre Dame, my grand- handed down from generation to father sent his only son to the new Catholic high school. Thus, my Tgeneration through an established dad — former Jefferson County Judge Executive and Trinity Hall pattern of thought or example.” of Fame member L.J. “Todd” Hollenbach III — became a graduate Considering the tradition of Trinity that I of Trinity’s first graduating class in 1957. In 1978 my older brother, both inherited and of which I am a part, to Todd, became the first son of a first-class graduate to graduate from say that my blood runs green and white is Trinity. And in 1979, I followed in “The Tradition” by becoming an understatement. the second alumni son of a Class of ’57 graduate. My only son, Jeb, I’d like to introduce myself, the new chair of the Trinity Alumni will continue this tradition in the Trinity Class of 2011. Association and the Alumni Board of Directors. I took the reigns Consequently, when I speak about the proud Trinity Tradition and from outgoing chair Sean McGuire ’84 in June. I am pleased and the Trinity Family, I speak as an alumnus whose family has been a part excited to serve the more than 11,500 Trinity alumni. of this nationally recognized school of excellence for half a century. My history with Trinity runs deep. Each Trinity alumnus — from the pioneer students who began In 1952 the late Archbishop John Floersh and Trinity’s found- the Trinity journey in 1953 to our most recent graduates — has ing principal, Monsignor Alfred Steinhauser, asked my grandfa- made an important contribution towards establishing our Tradition. ther, L. J. Hollenbach Jr. and a small group of men to spearhead I am honored to serve as your Alumni Association chair. an effort to build support for a new Catholic boys’ high school in As Trinity moves into her second half-century of academic and St. Matthews. That school, (Holy) Trinity High School, wel- athletic excellence, I ask for your support of our alma mater comed its first freshman class in the fall of 1953. My grandfather through your Time, your Talent and/or your Treasure. I ask for was elected president of the Trinidads — a group of Trinity your input; I ask for your thoughts; I encourage your involve- fathers who provided major support for the fledgling school. ment. Without you, there will never be “Trinity Forever!” 5

NEws from youi 1968 serves a broad range of clients throughout the U.S. CLASS AMBASSADOR: through its affiliation with a network of more than None at this time. Please contact Travis Wagoner ’90 100 independent consultants. (502-736-2180, [email protected]) at Trinity to 1977 1963 find out how you can be involved. CLASS AMBASSADORS: CLASS AMBASSADOR: Charles Brunner - [email protected] Jack Hettinger - [email protected] LOUIS P. “RICK” COYNE, his wife, Tricia, and their son, Pat, manage and own the Sand Dollar Motel Rob Mullen - [email protected] MIKE CARDWELL has formed a professional in Atlantic Beach, N.C. Rick also continues to run his printing company, Advertising Consultants, that he TOM WAMPLER was named director of soccer alliance by opening an office of his firm, Roof Tech operations and head coach for the men’s and Inc. Roof Consulting Services with Raleigh Baker relocated to Atlantic Beach from Greensboro, N.C. over a year ago. “Come visit the Sand Dollar Motel,” women’s teams at Holy Cross High School in Louis- ’62, chief architect of Raleigh Baker Associates at ville. He is also a technology consultant, handling 429 West Muhammad Ali, Suite 704, Louisville. Rick says. “Contact us at www.thesanddollarmotel. net or 252-726-4106.” outsourcing, networking and telecom services for Mike performs consulting work on all types of roof government, education and business accounts issues, including flat roofs, tile and slate. He can be 1969 throughout Kentucky. reached at [email protected] or 502-583-5343. CLASS AMBASSADORS: 1978 Tim Fages - [email protected] DR. WILLIAM C. MADAUSS is the chief of neu- Alan Hennessey - [email protected] CLASS AMBASSADORS: rosurgery at Kaiser Moanalua Medical Center in Mark Plummer - [email protected] Stan Chauvin - [email protected] Honolulu, Hawaii. He and his wife, Mary Ann, have Steve Resch - [email protected] Kyle Mullin - [email protected] a daughter, Alison, who is a corporate attorney in Ron Zehnder - [email protected] Joey Porter - [email protected] Chicago. “I am so grateful for the excellent educa- Bruce Palmer-Ball - [email protected] tion I received at Trinity,” William says. “I’d love to MARTY MINOGUE has been named the Honors/ hear from one and all.” Advanced Placement (AP) dean of studies at Trinity. REV. LOU MEIMAN was named pastor of Christ His duties will include working closely with Frank the King Church in Louisville in April. He will con- BOB RAPP is executive director of the 90-person Ward H’01 to help better define Trinity’s Honors and tinue as pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary law firm of Hermes Sargent Bates LLP in Dallas. AP programs. He will advise all Honors and AP Church, also in Louisville. Father Meiman was The firm was recently named by the Dallas Business students in their scheduling, perform ongoing acade- ordained in 1987. Journal as one of the “15 Best Places To Work” in mic counseling and organize, communicate and the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, as it has a reputa- oversee the school year standardized testing pro- 1979 tion for being employee- and family-friendly. grams. Along with Mary Ann Hall, dean of studies CLASS AMBASSADOR: Hermes Sargent Bates is making progress towards for the Academic and Traditional programs, Marty None at this time. Please contact Travis Wagoner ’90 being a paperless work environment. Bob, however, will also be extremely visible throughout the build- (502-736-2180, [email protected]) at Trinity to realizes that there is no such thing as a paperless law ings, helping the principal, Dan Zoeller, observe find out how you can be involved. firm. Bob and his wife, Charlotte Roberts teachers and Trinity’s entire program of studies. (Assumption, 1964) were recently blessed with the Aside from his many years of teaching experience, GREG ASH and his wife, Shannon, announce the arrival of their fourth grandchild. Bob is proud that Marty was principal at DeSales for six years and an birth of their daughter, Peyton Elizabeth, who was he spent six years on Trinity’s campus. Two of those assistant principal there for seven years before com- born Feb. 15. “She’s a real cutie!” Greg says. years were spent as a first- and second-grader at ing to Trinity to teach in 2003. Holy Trinity School, before it moved to its present ED GRANTZ and Dr. Karen Lassiter Grantz have location on Cherrywood Road. He finished grade 1974 been married for six years. “It took that long to find school at Holy Trinity and then attended Trinity. “I CLASS AMBASSADOR: her and to become smart enough to grab her,” Ed sincerely appreciate my Catholic education at Holy None at this time. Please contact Travis Wagoner ’90 says. “It only took 20 years — I was always a slow Trinity, Trinity and Bellarmine,” Bob says. He can (502-736-2180, [email protected]) at Trinity to learner.” Ed and Karen met on Dog Hill in Cherokee be reached at [email protected]. find out how you can be involved. Park, where they were introduced by their dogs. Ed has been working with chemically addicted men as a 1965 GARRY BURRY and his wife, Donna, and daugh- counselor for the past 10 years — first with homeless CLASS AMBASSADOR: ters, Stephanie, 12, and Alison, 10, reside in Louis- men at St. Vincent de Paul and now at Jefferson Alcohol Drug Abuse Center. Ed and Karen live in None at this time. Please contact Travis Wagoner ’90 ville and are active at St. Patrick Church. Garry is the Highlands. “I enjoyed talking with many of my (502-736-2180, [email protected]) at Trinity to nearing his 21st anniversary with Northwestern alumni brothers during the Father Kevin Caster find out how you can be involved. Mutual, where he focuses on financial planning issues with professionals and business owners. Annual Fund Appeal Phonathon in March and at our reunion in June.” PAUL BERGNER is owner and director of the 1975 North American Institute of Medical Herbalism in CLASS AMBASSADORS: JOHN RILEY is enjoying life in Orlando, Fla., Boulder, Col. The institute operates a public health Mike Fallot - [email protected] with his wife, Laura, and two daughters, Shannon, 9, clinic, a school of clinical nutrition and medical Ken Lanham and Brooke, 7. After selling his staffing company, herbalism, publishes the Medical Herbalism medical Brian Martin - [email protected] Transworld Services Group, in 1996, and dabbling journal and maintains a national registry for certified in some real estate development projects, John clinical herbalists. He has written seven books on MIKE FALLOT and his business partner, Bob co-founded Co-Advantage Holdings in 1997. Co- various aspects of natural medicine and lectures Brymer, merged their telecommunications consult- Advantage has four subsidiaries related to the human internationally on these topics. ing firms into a new company, Ecomtek, in April. resource outsourcing sector. With over $300 million 1966 Mike and Bob, who each previously operated under in revenues in 2003, Co-Advantage was recognized license agreements with Schooley Mitchell Telecom by Inc. 500’s fastest growing privately-held business CLASS AMBASSADOR: Consultants, will serve as partners of their new busi- in the U.S., after achieving the 25th spot in 2002. Bill Brasch - [email protected] ness. Ecomtek is independent of all telecom carriers The company was also named in 2003 as the 25th and vendors, and provides consulting services to fastest-growing “inner city” company in the U.S. by JAMES LAEMMLE was recently named chief businesses and nonprofit and government organiza- Inner Cities 100, another Inc. 500 designation. When financial officer of Spalding University (Louisville). tions to help them eliminate waste from their tele- not working, John enjoys hunting, golf and the com budgets. The company has helped organizations beach. He still keeps in touch with his wrestling bud- W. JAMES LINTNER was recently named chair- save an average of 20-30 percent in all areas of tele- dies — Dominic Ancona, Todd Ackerman and man of the board of trustees of the American Printing com spending, including local service, data, wire- Bryant Nohalty. House for the Blind Inc. in Louisville. less/cellular, long distance and Internet. Ecomtek continued on next page 6

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RAYWILCOX says, “It was great seeing everybody 1988 TOM SIEFERT and his wife, Dana, announce the at the 25-year reunion. If you didn’t make it, you can CLASS AMBASSADORS: birth of their second child, Madeline Marie, who was check out the photographs at dewittphoto.com. I look Dave Arnold - [email protected] born March 15. Madeline joins her big brother, forward to seeing everybody again in five years.” David Travis - [email protected] Gabriel, 2. Tom and his family reside in LaGrange, Ky. 1980 TODD GRASS was hired in 2002 as a team member 1991 CLASS AMBASSADOR: in production at Toyota Motor Co. Manufacturing of CLASS AMBASSADORS: None at this time. Please contact Travis Wagoner ’90 Indiana. He is currently building the new model Rob Beaven - [email protected] (502-736-2180, [email protected]) at Trinity to Sienna minivan. In 2002 he became a Shrine clown, Todd Warren - [email protected] find out how you can be involved. and he is involved with the Shriners in helping to raise money for children with special needs. So, if you hap- DANIEL BRODERICK and Michele Ruffra (Sacred BRIAN SCOTT MURPHY and his wife, Lisa, pen to see “Hopper” in your local parade or at the cir- Heart, 1985) were married June 12 at the Church of the announce the birth of their first child, Jessica Rose, cus, give him a shout. Todd resides in Henderson, Ky. Holy Spirit in Louisville. A reception followed at the who was born Nov. 3, 2003. Lisa and Scott both work Seelbach Hilton Hotel. “I’m looking forward to the for General Electric Consumer & Industrial Division ROBBY ROBINSON and his wife, Christie, wel- Class of 1980’s 25-year reunion,” Dan says. in Louisville, Lisa as an e-business project leader and comed the arrival of their first child, Elizabeth Scott as a financial analyst in manufacturing. 1984 Coleman (9 pounds, 7 ounces, 221/2 inches), who was born Feb. 23. Robby and his family reside in CLASS AMBASSADORS: 1993 Louisville. Sean McGuire - [email protected] CLASS AMBASSADORS: Dan Oyler - [email protected] 1989 Greg Ehrhard - [email protected] Matt Ehrhard - [email protected] JOE POWELL and his wife, Kristina, announce the CLASS AMBASSADOR: Richard Tinsley - [email protected] Cary McKiernan - [email protected] birth of their second child, Joseph Coleman “Cole” Bill Ralston - [email protected] Jr. (8 pounds, 21 inches), who was born March 15. John Wallace - [email protected] Joe is president and CEO of Presentation Solutions ALEX HUNT and Rachel Ann Isbell were married Inc. He and his family reside in Crestwood, Ky. Oct. 4, 2003, at Anchorage Presbyterian Church. Rachel is a graduate of Eastern High School; the DANNY MONTGOMERY and his wife, the for- 1985 University of Kentucky, where she earned a bache- mer Lisa Harris, have two children — daughter, Amber, and son, Dakota. Danny is a Louisville Metro CLASS AMBASSADORS: lor’s degree and was a member of Chi Omega soror- Steve Arave - [email protected] ity; and the University of Louisville’s Kent School of Police officer in the Baker District. “All is well, and I David Troutman - [email protected] Social Work, where she earned a master’s degree. She look forward to hanging out with my former class- is a medical social worker for St. Matthews Manor. mates and sharing some good times,” he says. BILL CLARKSON IV and his wife, Laura, Alex attended Virginia Commonwealth University announce the birth of their twin girls, Abby and and is a graduate of U of L. He is director of guest CHRIS PETTER is director of operating room Allie, who were born March 3. The twins’ proud big services at the Camberley Brown Hotel and a member materials at the University of Kentucky Medical sisters are Savannah, 31/2, and Lilly, 14 months. Bill of the Kentucky Order of Colonels. Following a wed- Center in Lexington. He and his wife, Angie, have and his family reside in Louisville. ding trip to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, the two children, Samantha and Hayden. couple resides in Crescent Hill in Louisville. MATT DUMSTORF and the former Christine 1990 BRIAN D. SCHAAP and Jessica Anna-Louise Lindeman were married in June 2002. Also in June Bortz were married in May at The Olmsted in CLASS AMBASSADORS: 2002, Matt completed his aerospace medicine resi- Louisville. Jessica is a graduate of duPont Manual Chad Dierken [email protected] dency at Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio. In High School/Youth Performing Arts School and the January 2003 he earned certification as a Diplomate Jesse Ryan - [email protected] Kevin M. Sullivan - [email protected] University of Louisville, where she earned a bachelor of the American Board of Preventive Medicine, spe- of music degree in vocal performance. She is a music cializing in aerospace medicine. Matt earned an MS Travis Wagoner - [email protected] specialist at St. Francis School in Goshen. Brian is a degree in aerospace medicine from Wright State in graduate of U of L’s Speed Scientific School, where 2003. He recently began employment with American KEVIN JUDD and Carla Michelle Mason have Airlines as the area medical director at Chicago announced their engagement to be married at Holy he earned a master’s degree in electrical engineering O’Hare International Airport. Matt and Christine Spirit Church in Louisville in September 2004. Carla with specialization in engineering math and com- reside in Bloomingdale, Ill. is a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University, the puter science. He is manager of software develop- University of Louisville, where she earned a BS ment at Allegro IT Inc. in Louisville. 1986 degree in sports medicine, and Bellarmine CLASS AMBASSADORS: University, where she received a BS degree in nurs- JEFF SHOEMAKER recently accepted a position David Elder - [email protected] ing. She is pursuing a nurse practitioner master’s as a financial systems analyst with FedEx corpora- Joe Lauer - [email protected] degree at U of L and is a critical care nurse at U of L tion in Memphis, Tenn., after four years with Lowe’s Jeff Tompkins - [email protected] Hospital. Kevin is a graduate of the University of Co. in Mooresville, N.C. Jeff’s job involves the Paul Vale - [email protected] Kentucky, where he earned a BS degree in account- implementations and upgrades of the company’s Lee Wiard - [email protected] ing and was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon accounting software. fraternity. He is a CPA and managing partner of JOE WOODARD has been training thoroughbred Kevin L. Judd, PLLC. 1994 race horses for the past 10 years. He has horses stabled CLASS AMBASSADORS: JEFF KAELIN and his wife, the former Jane Anne at Churchill Downs (his home base) and also at River Brent Coomes - [email protected] Downs in Cincinnati, where he is competing to defend Hirtzel (Sacred Heart, 1990), are proud to announce Chad Hennessey - [email protected] the Trainers Title he won last summer. Joe currently the birth of their second son, Alexander Owen (9 Alex Lindle - [email protected] has 50 horses in training at both tracks and will soon pounds, 2 ounces, 211/2 inches), who was born be training for a partnership called Go Rocks Racing March 18. The Kaelin’s first child, Lucas Michael, Josh McGregor - [email protected] Stable, which is a partnership comprising some was born Dec. 27, 2001. Jane Anne delivered Trinity alumni and their friends. “Anyone from Andrew so quickly that the doctor did not make it in SHANE YOUNG and his wife, Britney (Assump- Trinity is welcome at my barn, and I will be happy to time. The nurses did just fine, though. Jeff and his tion, 1993), are having a home built in Oldham discuss the racing business in more detail,” Joe says. family reside in Centennial, Colo. They are hoping County. They have two sons — Zachary, 4, and Joe also will be celebrating the first birthday of his to return home in June for Alexander’s baptism at St. Samuel, who was born Dec. 1, 2003. Shane is a full- beautiful daughter, Caitlin Marie Woodard. Aloysius Church in Pewee Valley, Ky. time courier for Federal Express. 7

1995 1996 sciences. She is a doctoral student in the Department of Neuroscience at the University of Wisconsin. Eric CLASS AMBASSADORS: CLASS AMBASSADORS: also is a graduate of Harvard University, where he Brian Hemmerle - [email protected] Beck Beckman - [email protected] earned a BS degree in computer science. He is a soft- B.J. Ruckriegel - [email protected] Shawn Brace - [email protected] Matt Janes - matt@smoothfitness.com ware developer for Microsoft Corp. Eric resides in Redmond, Wash. TIM HALL won the Democratic nomination for Sean Miranda - [email protected] District 26 of the Louisville Metro Council on May 18. CAPT. DAVID BURNSTEIN is an armor officer BRAD STELLER is a U.S. Marine and currently in the U.S. Army and is currently serving in stationed in Iraq. He is a new uncle, and he can’t wait TODD HAMILTON earned a BS degree in Baghdad, Iraq. He deployed in March with the 1st to return to the states. “Semper Fi and Go Rocks!” accounting from the University of Kentucky in Cavalry Division as the mortar platoon leader. He Brad says. 1998. He has worked for Moore Stephens Potter was promoted to captain and now trains the Iraqi 2000 LLP in Lexington since he graduated from UK, and Security Forces. he is currently a senior associate. In 2002 Todd CLASS AMBASSADOR: passed the examination to become licensed as a TODD E. REIFSCHNEIDER and Jaime Nicole None at this time. Please contact Travis Wagoner ’90 Certified Public Accountant. In November 2003 Myers were married Nov. 28, 2003, in Palm Beach, (502-736-2180, [email protected]) at Trinity to Todd and Kara MacDonald of Cleveland, Ohio, were Fla. Jaime is a graduate of Male High School; find out how you can be involved. married. Kara is the marketing manager for a Sullivan University, where she earned a BS degree national software company. Todd and Kara reside in in business administration (magna cum laude) and JEFF POOLE and Christina Peden of Louisville Lexington, Ky. paralegal studies; and Bellarmine University, where were married May 13. Jeff is a photographer and is she earned a master’s degree (summa cum laude) in working towards earning his bachelor’s degree. He and Christina reside in Louisville. DAVID HARTLAGE and Alyssa Ann Dewald were education. She is an elementary school teacher for married Oct. 4, 2003, at Christ Lutheran Church in Jefferson County Public Schools. Todd is a graduate TODD RICE recently completed his fourth year at San Antonio, Tex. Alyssa is a graduate of Texas A&M of the University of Kentucky, where he earned a BS degree in finance (magna cum laude) and was a Western Kentucky University. After changing majors University, where she earned a BS degree in finance multiple times, business management/marketing is and was a member of Kappa Delta sorority. She is a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity; and Indiana University, where he earned a master’s his field of study. bank examiner for the state of Texas. David is a grad- degree in strategic finance. He is a financial analyst uate of the University of Louisville Speed Scientific with UPS AirGroup. Following a wedding trip to WILL RUEFF is a fifth-year senior at Miami School, where he earned a BS degree in mechanical the Caribbean and the Florida Keys, the couple University in Oxford, Ohio, where he plays for the engineering and was a member of Kappa Sigma resides in Louisville. RedHawks’ football team. Two of Miami’s games fraternity. He is an industrial engineer for Clarke will be nationally televised this fall. American in San Antonio. Following a wedding trip DAN RUEFF recently earned an MD degree from to Orlando, the couple resides in San Antonio. the University of Louisville School of Medicine. He 2001 will serve his surgical residency at the University of CLASS AMBASSADOR: JEFF KING earned a degree in civil engineering Florida and then hopes to return to Louisville to start None at this time. Please contact Travis Wagoner ’90 from the University of Evansville, where he also a medical practice. (502-736-2180, [email protected]) at Trinity to played tennis for the Purple Aces. He returned to find out how you can be involved. Louisville, where he worked as a project manager for 1997 Hunt Construction Management Corp. Among his CLASS AMBASSADORS: ANDREW BERGMAN and Crystal Edge were assignments were managing the construction of Papa Mark Amick - [email protected] married June 12 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Louisville. Andrew and Crystal reside in Bowling John’s Cardinal Stadium and the UPS hub expansion Joey Klausing - [email protected] Green, Ky. at Louisville International Airport. When the hub Sumner MacDonald [email protected] expansion was complete, he decided to serve the KEVIN MCDANIEL, a student at the University of 2002 Lord rather than move on to the next project. He is Louisville, graduated at the top of his ROTC class CLASS AMBASSADOR: currently serving on the Mercy Ship Anastasis, which and was commissioned on May 8. None at this time. Please contact Travis Wagoner ’90 is currently in the port of Sierra Leone, West Africa. (502-736-2180, [email protected]) at Trinity to “Some of my college tennis teammates shared with 1998 find out how you can be involved. me their experiences helping on mission trips,” Jeff CLASS AMBASSADORS: said. “This is something I feel the Lord has directed Andy Diebold - [email protected] JIMMY MURRAY is a junior at Miami Univer- me toward and, thanks to my Christian-backed expe- Andy Hennessey - andrew.m.hennessey@ sity in Oxford, Ohio, where he plays for the riences at Trinity, I feel I am helping in a just cause.” us.pwcglobal.com RedHawks’ football team and will be a starter on Jeremy Jarvi - [email protected] offense. Two of Miami’s games will be nationally JONATHAN J. PILBEAN and Katharine televised this fall. McKenzie Fenton were married Oct. 25, 2003, at St. BILLY KING earned a BS degree in finance and Margaret Mary Church in Louisville. Katharine is a international business from the University of 2003 graduate of Notre Dame Academy in Worcester, Kentucky in December 2002. He lives in Hilton CLASS AMBASSADOR: Mass., and Bellarmine University, where she earned Head, S.C., where he works for a real estate devel- None at this time. Please contact Travis Wagoner ’90 a BA degree in liberal arts. She is a student at oper. Billy will take a leave of absence in July when (502-736-2180, [email protected]) at Trinity to Bellarmine’s Lansing School of Nursing. Jonathan he will attend Georgia Tech for his MBA degree. find out how you can be involved. attends the University of Louisville. He is a recre- 1999 CHRIS McCOY earned North Carolina State ation assistant for Louisville Metro Parks. Following CLASS AMBASSADORS: University men’s basketball Scholar-Athlete Award a wedding trip to Gatlinburg, Tenn., the couple Mike Arledge - [email protected] for posting the highest grade point average on the resides in Louisville. Andy Neuner - [email protected] team. Chris was a walk-on for the Wolfpack for the 2003-04 season. Among the team’s achievements TOM RAMEY and his wife, Jennifer, announce the ERIC SCOTT BARR and Mary Rachel Lovett of were: a third consecutive trip to the NCAA Tourna- birth of their first child, Trinity Nicole (9 pounds, 12 Madison, Wis., have announced their engagement ment, a second-place finish in the Atlantic Coast ounces, 20 inches), who was born March 28. Trinity to be married this July. Rachel is a graduate of Conference with an 11-5 record and finishing the is named after Trinity High School. Tom and his Louisville Collegiate School and Harvard University, season in the top 20 in both the final Associated family reside in Louisville. where she earned a BS degree in biochemical Press and Coaches polls. 8

In Memoriam Christian Brandon Thomas Brooks ’00 Gene F. Gathof Sr., father of Sharon Morris Lococo, father of Tony Lococo Bohannon (faculty); grandfather of H’03 (faculty) James D. Davis III ’76 Matt ’01 and Jeff ’01 Bohannon Jeffrey Jordan Reeves ’78 Carol A. Devlin, mother of Dennis ’83 Benjamin Gill Sr., father of Benjamin and Ryan P. ’90 Devlin W. Gill III (former faculty) Daniel Carl Shofner, cousin of Travis ’90, Mark ’92 and John ’99 Mildred Drane, mother of Bill ’70 Jane Hancock, grandmother of Jeff ’95 Wagoner and Ed ’74 Drane and Billy ’98 King John Joseph “Jack” True ’77 Donald K. Dumeyer Sr. Frank W. Hartley (former associate superintendent for (original member of the Trini-Dads), Patrick A. Volpert ’58, brother of Louisville Catholic schools), father of the late Frank ’66 Jr. Harvey Volpert ’60 (deceased) father of Buddy Dumeyer H’94, and Don ’72 grandfather of Matthew ’99 James L. “Jim” Yates ’63, brother of Jack B. Helm, father of John ’64, Ronald ’57 and J. Dennis ’60 Yates; Doug ’65, Ted ’69 and David ’82 Helm; uncle of Mike Yates ’85 grandfather of Brandon ’92 Helm

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SALUTE TO FATHER-SON ALUMNI Our Tradition has been built in part by families who sent their sons to Trinity. Among our 11,500 alumni are many father-son legacies. Visit http://www.thsrock.net/alumni/index.html to view the list of these special Trinity alumni. Many thanks to faculty member John Kahl ’69 for compiling the list. 9

ALUMNI NEWSi ALUMNI ASSOCIATION WELCOMES CLASS OF 2004; SWITZER NAMED HONORARY ALUMNUS

our newest brother alumni The Trinity Class of 2004 accomplished received their diplomas at the 48th the following: Y annual commencement exercises 12 recognized by the National Merit on Sunday, May 30, at the Gardens of Lou- Corporation isville. Two hundred seventy-one mem- 4 National Merit Scholarship winners bers strong, the Class of 2004 enjoyed a A finalist in the National Achievement wonderful graduation weekend filled with Scholarship Program fun and tradition. At the Senior Breakfast 3 Robert C. Byrd Scholarship winners held in Alumni Hall on Friday, May 28, — one of two Kentucky schools with seniors and their fathers enjoyed a wonder- three winners ful breakfast and each other’s company. 13 recipients of the Kentucky Sponsored by the Alumni Association, Commonwealth Diploma Senior Breakfast is the graduating class’ 15 seniors who were on the Honor Roll official welcome into the Alumni Associ- all eight of their semesters ation. Outgoing Alumni Board Chair Sean 95 percent will be entering college McGuire ’84 addressed the class and en- in 2004 couraged them to remain connected to 10 Governor’s Scholars Trinity via the Alumni Association. 2 Governor’s School for the Arts One of the highlights of the morning was Trinity Honorary Alumnus Don Switzer attendees Spanish teacher Don Switzer being named Accepted at 129 colleges and universities an Honorary Alumnus by the Class of 2004. Each year the Senior 51 members of the National Honor Society Class gives this award to a faculty/staff member or friend of Trinity 39 members of the National Beta Club who is not a Trinity graduate for his/her contributions to the life of State championships in golf, football, lacrosse, crew, the school. Senior Class President Coleman Coffey introduced powerlifting and pole vault Switzer and presented to him an Honorary Alumnus certificate. Performed more than 20,000 service hours over four years Additionally, alumni fathers in attendance were asked to stand 45 Academic and Honorable Mention All-State and be recognized. Fifty-eight graduating seniors’ fathers are student-athletes Trinity alumni. Awarded nearly $10 million in merit scholarships

2004 ALUMNI DADS Fifty-eight members of the Class of 2004 have fathers who are Trinity alumni. One of the best compliments Trinity can receive is when an alumnus’ son chooses to attend our school. Congratulations graduates and alumni dads!

Robert R. Benim ’72 Gregory Joseph Benim Dean A. Keal ’71 Patrick Dean Keal Michael A. Schneider ’78 Nicholas Michael Schneider Carl J. Brady ’77 Matthew Joseph Brady Doug N. Lanham ’72 Eric Joseph Lanham Daniel J. Schnurr ’78 Robert Daniel Schnurr Leo J. Brown III ’78 Leo Joseph Brown Jack P. Lewis ’80 Ryan Lewis Underwood Jack R. Schwab ’85 Joseph Scott Schwab Kenneth E. Clark ’80 Tyler Christopher Clark James M. Link Jr. ’78 Robert McGuire Link Danny M. Shain ’81 Jonathan Allen Shain Theodore D. Coffey ’79 Adam Pruett Coffey John W. Mason Jr. ’75 John William Mason Jeff A. Sheehan ’76 Aaron Thomas Sheehan Scott Conti ’81 Marvin Scott Conti Terrence P. McKenna ’73 Curtis Patrick McKenna Fred M. Sims ’74 Ryan Joseph Sims Victor S. DeGeorge ’83 Zachary Martin DeGeorge Michael D. Meehan ’77 Jacob Edward Meehan J. T. Sims Jr. ’72 Parker Cameron Sims John V. “Vince” DeMuth ’77 John Robert DeMuth Richard K. Miles ’79 Anthony Jacob Miles Jeffrey A. Steele ’80 Jeffrey Allan Steele Stephen L. Fogle ’73 David Fogle Larry E. Mooney ’73 Matthew Lawrence Mooney Charles G. Steier Jr. ’74 Charles Gilbert Steier Dennis J. Fowler ’70 Bryan Christopher Fowler Fred Nix ’72 Michael Blake Nix Michael E. Steltenpohl ’77 Wesley Michael Steltenpohl Thomas W. Giesler ’69 Brett Thomas Giesler David P. Noe ’80 Robert Bradley Noe Dominic A. Tallarico Jr. ’75 Michael Giovanni Tallarico William C. Goetz ’72 Marc Allen Goetz Joseph P. O’Mary Jr. ’73 Kendrick Lewis O’Mary Sam J. Habeeb Jr. ’73 Sam Joseph Habeeb Robert J. Oesterritter ’66 Shawn Robert Oesterritter Donald J. Temple ’75 Alexander Martin Temple Milt L. Hettinger Jr. ’75 Kyle Andrew Hettinger Joseph A. Ogden ’66 Christopher Lance Ogden Matt A. Thoben ’74 Eric Allen Thoben Tim E. Heustis ’69 James Michael Heustis Mark C. Pittenger ’78 Scott Bradley Pittenger Christopher S. Tompkins ’78 Nicholas Joseph Tompkins Marvin C. Huber Jr. ’71 Marvin Chester Huber J. Larry Raidt II ’80 Michael Elliott Raidt H. Nick Ulmer Jr. ’69 Benjamin Haney Ulmer Rich Impellizzeri ’76 Alexander Cole Impellizzeri Phil W. Ray ’69 Chad Michael Ray Frank P. Vannier ’68 Frank Patrick Vannier Thomas J. Kaelin ’72 Thomas Joseph Kaelin John Stephen Resch Sr. ’69 John Stephen Resch Stephen J. Weis ’71 Christopher Michael Weis Kevin A. Karcher ’74 Luis Kevin Karcher Peter J. Rivard ’70 Justin Alexander Rivard Michael E. Wheatley ’75 Ryan Cooper Wheatley Peter L. Kazunas ’80 Matthew Charles Kazunas Robert M. Schmitt ’75 Robert Perry Schmitt Mark S. Zoeller ’73 Benjamin August Zoeller 10

2004 HONOR ALUMNUS – CHRISTOPHER S. TOMPKINS ’78 ach spring the Trinity High School body of the school. He also is a contribut- EAlumni Association recognizes a ing and ex-officio member of the Trinity brother alumnus as the year’s Honor Foundation Board, which owns the assets Alumnus. The award is presented to a of the school. Chris is a former chair of Trinity graduate who has distinguished the Alumni Board of Directors, which is himself in his professional life; demon- the governing body of the Trinity Alumni strated the qualities, values and ideals Association. taught at Trinity; and maintained a strong Trinity President Dr. Rob Mullen ’77 loyalty to his alma mater. had this to say about Chris: “Chris has had A member of the Trinity Class of 1978, a wonderful impact on his alma mater Christopher S. Tompkins has been through his leadership positions on the selected as the 2004 Honor Alumnus. Alumni Board and School Board. His Chris is a Louisville native and leadership and commitment make this attended St. Martha School. He enrolled honor well-deserved.” at Trinity in 1974, and was involved with As a member of the Alumni Associa- Junior Achievement, student publications tion, Chris has volunteered for a variety of the ECHO newspaper and the Shamrock projects benefiting his brother alumni. He yearbook, the German Club, wrestling is a co-founder of the annual Shillelagh and football. Trinity Honor Alumnus Chris Tompkins ’78 Cup golf outing; a longtime volunteer at After graduating from Trinity, Chris was presented his award by his son Nick ’04. the Shamrock Bass Classic and the Sandy attended the University of Louisville, where he focused on busi- Newman Memorial Golf Classic; a regular caller for the Father ness administration. His business education has served him well; Kevin Caster Annual Fund Appeal Phonathon; and a member of he has been with Kruse Plastic & Plywood, a distributor of spe- his graduating class’ reunion planning committee. Chris’ wife, cialty building products, for 25 years, and president of the com- Lisa, also volunteers at many Trinity events. pany for 22 years. The epitome of professionalism and ethics in Chris and Lisa have been married for 19 years. They have four business, Chris’ company has been awarded for its superior work children: Nick ’04, 18; Andrew ’06, 16; Peter, 12; and Jack, 6. in the industry by twice being named “Distributor of the Year” by Chris’ four brothers — Mark ’77, David ’80, Steven ’81 and Jeff Wilsonart International, the leading manufacturer of decorative ’86 — also attended Trinity. surface products. In addition, he is actively involved in Greater He and his family are parishioners at Holy Spirit Church, where Louisville Inc. and currently serves as a CEO Round Table facil- Chris is a member of the Worship Committee and director of itator. He is in his sixth year of serving on the Executive Usher Ministry. He also has coached third- and fourth-grade bas- Committee of the North American Building Material Distribution ketball at Holy Spirit and baseball at St. Matthews Little League. Association and is the immediate-past president. “I am very proud to be a Trinity Honor Alumnus,” Chris said. Despite the rigors of running a business, Chris has remained “Receiving this award is confirmation that I have lived the values fiercely loyal to his alma mater. He recently completed a two-year I learned at Trinity. I would like to sincerely thank all involved for term as chair of the Trinity School Board, the decision-making blessing me with this very special recognition.” Moving? Let Trinity Know. New addresses should be sent to: Trinity High School, Office for School Advancement, 4011 Shelbyville Road, Louisville, KY 40207. PHONE: (502) 893-7625 / FAX: (502) 899-2052 E-MAIL: [email protected] 11

2004 TRINITY PEACE MEDAL – REV. TIM HOGAN or more than three decades, the he held for 11 years. During his tenure, FTrinity High School community has both the Adoption and the Parish Social awarded the Trinity Peace Medal. Ministry programs were revitalized. The award recognizes a deserving group or In addition, he piloted the Migration individual for efforts that promote peace- Refugee Services programs to becoming making, justice-building and service to oth- one of the most efficient in the nation. An ers. Mr. Klaus Mittelsten H’92, who at the incoming refugee could depart a plane at time was chair of the Foreign Language the airport and, within two months, almost Department, initiated the award along with be fully integrated into the community. Trinity principal, Father Thomas Duerr Father Hogan’s vision and focus on pro- H’92. Recent recipients have included grams like this brought the Archdiocese of Nancy Russman, the Cathedral Heritage Louisville national attention. Foundation, Bob and Dotti Lockhart and Father Hogan has been chair of the Ernie Marx. National Association of Social Workers, The 2004 Trinity Peace Medal is project director of the Child Welfare awarded to Father Tim Hogan. Ordained a Training Project and chair of Catholic priest for the Archdiocese of Louisville in Charities USA. He is currently pastor of St. 1966, Father Hogan began his priesthood Boniface Church in downtown Louisville. as an instructor at Nazareth College in Trinity Peace Medal recipient Rev. Tim Hogan Father Hogan has spent most of his pro- Bardstown, Ky. After a term as associate fessional life helping those in the margins pastor at St. Augustine, he spent three years as director of social ser- of our society — the homeless, refugees, children and the poor. vices at Boys’ Haven. He is an example of the Gospels’ call to compassion and love. His He returned to the classroom as an associate professor at commitment to the service of others is an example for all of us Spalding University and was chair of the Social Work Department. who claim to be followers of Jesus. For most of the 1980s, Father Hogan was director of the Schumann In recognition of his years of service to the Louisville commu- Center for Social Services. From there he went on to become exec- nity, the Trinity High School community is proud to award the utive director of Catholic Charities for the archdiocese, a position 2004 Trinity Peace Medal to Father Tim Hogan.

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OUR LEGACY By Matthew Bauder ’04, Co-Editor in Chief, The ECHO Matthew Bauder’s column appeared in the special graduation issue of The Record newspaper. was a freshman, searching for my locker in a vast hallway, groomed fine young men who have gone on to become prominent Iwith no sign of hope. I came from a small grade school — a and successful in and out of the Louisville area. quarter the size of Trinity. I entered a huge high school with a “It’s interesting to leave a place, interesting even to think about new set of fears, not knowing anything. It was then that a senior it. Leaving reminds us of what we can part with and what we asked me if I needed help. Now that I am a senior, I find myself can’t, then offers us something new to look forward to, to dream helping the lost freshmen find their way, try- about.” (Richard Ford, American author). This time of my life and ing to help them experience the real Trinity that of my classmates will soon come to an end. We will walk and our brotherhood. across the stage at graduation as our names echo through the audi- When I was a freshman, I heard “there was torium, and we will become Trinity alumni. In the back of our nothing like Trinity.” I thought those were just mind, we will remember our fallen brother Ross Meredith, who words said to prospective students. It wasn’t passed away on Jan. 27, 2003. until later in my years here that I understood As Ford says, we have something to dream about. Never again what it really means to be a student at Trinity. will we be in class with our closest friends; we’ll be in a vast Matthew Bauder’04 All around the area, Trinity is known as a lecture hall with hundreds of students and a professor. Never school of excellence in academics and athlet- again will we be part of the rowdy student section cheering the ics, but what people do not see is what happens everyday. Rocks to victory. Never again will we have lunch in the cafeteria As you walk through the halls, you feel the warmth that oozes with our brothers. from this school. If you walk into a classroom, you meet a A strong education will get us far in this world and help our teacher ready to help you in any way he or she can — not class to become future leaders. As I begin my voyage into the real because they have to, but because they love what they do. This world, I will always remember the morals and values Trinity has is the Trinity I love. taught me. I will graduate high school with my mind and body, Trinity is a high school, but it’s a home to me. I’ve developed but my heart and soul will always be at Trinity. strong relationships with students and faculty alike. Going “Brothers for Life.” God bless Trinity and God bless the United through four years at Trinity will change a person. Trinity has States of America.

2004 GRADS ACCEPTED AT MORE THAN 125 SCHOOLS Members of the Trinity High School Class of 2004 have been accepted for admission at the following colleges, universities and schools.

AMHERST COLLEGE EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY JEFFERSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY KENT STATE UNIVERSITY ASSUMPTION COLLEGE EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY AUBURN UNIVERSITY FISK UNIVERSITY KENTUCKY WESLEYAN COLLEGE AUGUSTANA COLLEGE FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY LAKE ERIE COLLEGE BALL STATE UNIVERSITY FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY LEXINGTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE BELLARMINE UNIVERSITY FORDHAM UNIVERSITY LIMESTONE COLLEGE BOSTON CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC FRANKLIN AND MARSHALL COLLEGE LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY BRADLEY UNIVERSITY FRANKLIN COLLEGE LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY BUTLER UNIVERSITY FURMAN UNIVERSITY LOYOLA COLLEGE (MD) CARNEGIE-MELLON UNIVERSITY GEORGETOWN COLLEGE LOYOLA UNIVERSITY (IL) CASE-WESTERN RESERVE GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY MARSHALL UNIVERSITY CENTRE COLLEGE GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY CINCINNATI CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC HAMPDEN-SYDNEY COLLEGE METHODIST COLLEGE CLEMSON UNIVERSITY HAMPTON UNIVERSITY MIAMI UNIVERSITY (OH) COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY HANOVER COLLEGE MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MOUNT ST. JOSEPH’S ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY CONNECTICUT COLLEGE ILLINOIS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY DENISON UNIVERSITY INDIANA UNIVERSITY MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY DEPAUW UNIVERSITY INDIANA UNIVERSITY SOUTHEAST NASHVILLE AUTO-DIESEL SCHOOL EARLHAM COLLEGE ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY IVY TECH STATE COLLEGE NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY 13

ONE SPIRIT By Coleman Coffey ’04, Co-Editor in Chief, The ECHO Coleman Coffey’s column appeared in the special graduation issue of The Record newspaper. ime. It’s something we all wish would move faster and man, culminating with the most bonding experience of my entire T faster until it’s almost up. At that point, it would come as life, senior retreat, will always be with me. The warmth, love and a gift to have just a little more. compassion this school and faith community so proudly and gen- It’s almost unimaginable that the four years of my life as a stu- erously provided to me in the rough times I faced — and that we dent at Trinity High School are coming to an end. I started my all face as teenagers — will forever inspire me. first day at Trinity in 2000 as a tiny, terrified This place I call home means much more to me than just a high freshman, finding my way through the con- school. I would not, cannot and, frankly, don’t want to imagine fusing hallways filled with upperclassmen. what my last four years would have been like had I chosen a dif- But despite feeling apprehensive about my ferent path of schooling. This anxious, foolish and anxiety- new surroundings, it didn’t take long for me stricken freshman has become a part of something no one can to feel at home. To feel welcome at this place explain but only feel — the Trinity Tradition, the Trinity Legacy is not a problem for any student who makes and, foremost, the Trinity Family. the choice to come here. If someone had asked me in the final weeks of my freshman Coleman Coffey ’04 I can’t explain what it is that makes Trinity year, “How do you think you’ll feel a week from graduation?” so special. It may have been the crisp, cool I probably would have told them to book me a ticket out of here. fall evenings spent in the student section at Trinity football Now that my Trinity days are almost over, however, I’ve never games. Then again, it may have been the dances, the pep rallies felt more bittersweet. I don’t want to leave. On the other hand, the or the first time we felt the joy of beating “that school over on inevitable is the inevitable, and I will soon part with being a Poplar Level Road,” as Father Ron Domhoff H’98 always put it. Trinity student. But I will never part with this place for good. I I’ll never forget the pride I felt working Open House and the will support Trinity and its mission forever. celebraTion dinner-auction. I’ll never forget the times I shared Enjoy, cherish and love the remaining time you have here, under- with my brother students in class and the relationships I’ve built classmen. You just might want some of it back when it’s gone. with my teachers, classmates, my best friends and total strangers. Thank you Class of 2004, thank you Trinity and GO The recollection days I encountered once a year as an underclass- SHAMROCKS!

2004 GRADS ACCEPTED AT MORE THAN 125 SCHOOLS (CONtinued)

NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS OHIO NORTHERN UNIVERSITY THOMAS MORE COLLEGE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI (FL) OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY TOWSON UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN OHIO WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA-CHARLOTTE PEABODY CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC TRINITY COLLEGE (CT) UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME PURDUE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY TULANE UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND PURDUE UNIVERSITY UNION COLLEGE UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC RHODES COLLEGE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA ROCKHURST UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN ROSE-HULMAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-SAN DIEGO UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO SALISBURY UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH SALVAE REGINA UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO-BOULDER UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SAMFORD UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE SPALDING UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF DENVER VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY SPRING HILL COLLEGE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (MO) SAINT VINCENT COLLEGE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY STANFORD UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF IOWA WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY STERLING COLLEGE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS WILLIAM WOODS UNIVERSITY TAYLOR UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY WITTENBERG UNIVERSITY TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE XAVIER UNIVERSITY 14

Alumni Profilei JEFF KING ’95 - TALKING THE TALK. WALKING THE WALK.

By Travis Wagoner ’90 Director, Annual Fund & Alumni Relations rinity alumnus Jeff King 1978, Mercy Ships has per- T ’95 has seen the best and formed more than 2 million the worst of humanity services, with a dollar value of — the helping hands of people $250 million, and impacted wanting to better the lives of more than 5.5 million people. those around them and the hor- In addition, they have accom- rific effects of war. plished the following: performed For nearly two years he has more than 18,000 operations served aboard the Mercy Ships such as cleft lip and palate organization’s hospital ship surgery, cataract removal and Anastasis. Mercy Ships is a orthopedic and facial reconstruc- global, interdenominational tion; treated more than 300,000 Christian charity that provides people in village medical clinics; medical care, relief aid and train- taught more than 5,500 local ing for long-term, sustainable healthcare and professional change in developing, impover- workers in modern healthcare Jeff King ’95 takes a break from helping villagers build a well. ished and war-ravaged nations. techniques; delivered more than King’s journey to Mercy Ships was one of faith. $21 million of medical equipment, hospital supplies and medi- After graduating from Trinity in 1995, he attended the cines; and completed nearly 350 construction and agriculture University of Evansville, a Methodist university, where he projects, including schools, clinics, orphanages and water wells. played tennis for the Purple Aces and earned a BS degree in civil Mercy Ships’fleet comprises three ships — one that serves the engineering. He returned to Louisville and was a project engi- Caribbean and Central America and two that serve Africa. The neer with Hunt Construction. In this position he worked for the Anastasis, Mercy Ships’ 552-foot flagship, was an Italian cruise construction manager of the UPS Hub 2000 project at Louisville liner for 25 years and is currently the world’s largest non-govern- International Airport. mental hospital ship. Acquired in 1978, she contains three fully Since college, however, he has heard the call to serve the poor equipped operating rooms, a dental clinic, a laboratory, an X-ray and needy. As a student at Evansville, King went on mission unit and a 1,500-ton cargo capacity. Her 300-person crew includes trips to Jamaica with friends and was a member of a Christian doctors, dentists, nurses, engineers, cooks, mechanics, electricians, fellowship. He also performed construction work, repairing plumbers and carpenters — even a hairdresser is onboard. homes in Appalachia with the Christian Appalachia project, a Volunteers aboard the Anastasis range in age from 18 to the Catholic ministry. mid-70s. There also are about 50 families with children. Through these experiences King realized that he enjoyed mis- Volunteer teachers educate the youngsters. All crew pay for their sion work and wanted to do something more long-term. Not room and board, which is about $225 a month. knowing which direction to go in to pursue such work, he had “We call it ‘working by faith,’” King said. “Many people lunch with then Holy Spirit Church pastor Father Thomas receive financial support from their church.” Boland, who is a former Trinity faculty member and current King first visited the war-torn nation of Sierra Leone for four pastor of St. Patrick Church in Louisville. months. Then it was on to Togo, West Africa, for four months, “I asked Father Boland if he could point me in the right direc- home again and back to Sierra Leone, where he recently com- tion,” King said. “He gave me a book of mission organizations, pleted a six-month stay. and Mercy Ships caught my eye. I love the ocean and sailing, and From 1991 to 2002, Sierra Leone was gripped in civil war. The I liked the practicality of their work; their motto is “Use the Two conflict began peacefully, up-country from the capital, Freetown. Hands of the Gospels” — to help people with their physical and The Revolutionary United Front demanded the reform of the gov- spiritual needs. I also was looking for something in construction ernment; most of Sierra Leone’s wealth was confined to Freetown, or working with water so I could use my engineering degree.” while the villagers of the countryside suffered in poverty. After the completion of the UPS hub, King set sail for Sierra The conflict soon turned into a violent war for the country’s Leone, West Africa, aboard the Mercy Ship Anastasis. Mercy diamond mines. The rebels seized control of this wealth-generat- Ships is a far-reaching organization with offices worldwide. Since ing resource and began to spread fear among the local populations 15

to maintain control; one particularly abhorrent feature of the con- ping spirits and one’s ancestors. flict was the frequent hacking off of limbs, ears and lips, particu- King and his crewmates are well-received by the indigenous larly of civilians, including children. people and the government. “They know we’re there to help, and Approximately 50,000 people were killed during the war. Many they appreciate that,” he said. more were maimed and raped. In addition, the forcible conscription King credits some of his passion for mission work to Trinity. of child soldiers was practiced. Pro-government militia leaders are “I’ll always love Trinity and the experience I had there,” he said. now facing the United Nations-backed war crimes tribunal — the “It shaped me and taught me a good work ethic and discipline first time the crime has been prosecuted under international law. through managing sports and school. My teachers pushed and The government, which had been similar to a parliamentary challenged me. I learned more about having a good faith life by democracy, had two leaders overthrown during the war. Once attending Catholic school, praying and going to Mass. peace was returned, however, an election was held and will be “Plus, there were fewer distractions without girls,” he added, held every five years. smiling. King arrived in Sierra Leone in 2003, shortly after the war had In addition to going to school, King played basketball for three ended. The country was decimated. Many villages lacked sanitary years, tennis for two years and ran track for one year. Before water; rebel armies had polluted wells by dumping trash, dead ani- enrolling at Trinity, he attended St. Margaret Mary School for mals and even human bodies into the water supply. The work was three years and, when his family moved to Oldham County, he daunting, but King and his crewmates were up to the challenge. attended Liberty Elementary School and Oldham County Middle “Eighty percent of the world’s illnesses are related to water san- School. When home from Mercy Ships, he attends church at St. itation,” King said. “In six months we rehabilitated forty-one wells. Joseph Church with his parents and Southeast Christian. We also trained twelve locals on how to repair wells, install pumps, King is interested in working full-time for Mercy Ships. repair well linings and deepen the wells for the dry season.” “It’s such a fulfilling job,” he said. “I love helping people and In addition, King and other volunteers lived on-land in Sierra the adventure. I get to serve with people from many countries. As Leone, building a maternity clinic, a hospital and a physical well, I’ve seen the need in the world. My experience has helped therapy center for polio victims and amputees. King is currently me organize my priorities; faith and family are very important to the project manager overseeing hospital and physical therapy Africans, and I bring that back home with me. The things that once center construction. seemed important no longer are. Pursuing the material life and the As well, on weekends the crew pile into Land Rovers and vol- drive to make more and more money are big in the U.S. Still, the unteer at orphanages and children’s hospitals, playing games and influence of American pop culture is definitely present in Africa. sports with the kids. They also are involved with the Don Bosco “Nevertheless, life is much slower. There’s not as much pressure Home for Street Boys, which is run by priests of the Selesian to cram so much into a day. Much of an African’s day is spent Order, teaching job skills and linking them with families. meeting basic needs — gathering food and water and cooking over Before any construction is performed, however, ship doctors a fire. Life is pretty basic and simple. I learned from the people I conduct medical screenings at the national football (soccer) sta- serve to place more focus on faith, family and enjoying life.” dium for thousands of people. Those in need of surgery are brought King describes himself as spiritually naïve before joining onboard the Anastasis. The ship’s name is Greek for “resurrection.” Mercy Ships. He never lacked the desire to serve others, but he is Evangelization is also part of Mercy Ships’ mission. “The crew more confident in his faith after praying with and for his crew- gathers once a week on the ship for prayer,” King said. “On Sundays mates and the people of West Africa. we go ashore and worship in the villages and local churches. We “I’ve seen the worst and the best in people. It made me realize also show a film about Jesus that’s in the African dialect.” the terrible things people can do to each other. I’ve also seen peo- Sierra Leone is predominantly Muslim. Islam there, however, ple who, after all they’ve been through, can forgive and still keep is a mix of traditional Islam and the native practice of worship- their faith.”

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CLASS REUNION UPDATES

CLASS OF ’59 - SEPTEMBER 17-18 CLASS OF ’64 - JULY 30-31 On Friday, Sept. 17 we will not attend the Trinity-Seneca football game. The Class of ’64 Reunion Committee invites you and your spouse or Instead, a Friday night stag outing will be held at Wildwood Country guest to attend a special get-together weekend on Friday and Saturday, Club, 5000 Bardstown Road in Fern Creek. The event will begin at 7 p.m. July 30-31, at the Belterra Casino Resort and Spa. Belterra is located There will be a cash bar and a buffet. The cost is $25/person, including tax along the Ohio River in Switzerland County, Ind. This weekend get- and tip, if you wish to eat. If not, come anyway and have a drink with us. together is in addition to the 1964 Class Reunion at the Trinity football On Saturday morning, Sept. 18 we’ll have a golf scramble at Quail game on Friday, Sept. 17. Chase Golf Course. Tee times begin at 9 a.m. Scramble prizes will be We have a golf scramble planned for Saturday. Even if you don’t play awarded. Tournament will be followed by a cookout. All are invited to golf, there will be plenty of time and activities to get together with our attend, including non-golfers, as it will be our last chance for a formal classmates. get-together. A special area will be reserved for us. There will be a cash In addition to the many Belterra activities (including having some fun bar and a buffet. The price is $51 for golf (includes all expenses) and losing money), there will be a cash bar available on both Friday and $8.95 and up for lunch. Saturday nights. The VIP room will be available to Trinity alumni. A tour of Trinity’s expanding campus can be arranged on Saturday For additional information about Belterra, including its many activi- afternoon. ties and upcoming shows, go to www.belterracasino.com. RESERVATIONS ARE A MUST FOR ALL EVENTS! To print a RESERVATIONS ARE A MUST! reservation form, visit www.thsrock.net. The other part of our reunion will take place Sept. 17 at the Trinity- Seneca football game at Trinity Stadium. Plans are to have a reception Class of ’59 Reunion Committee: before the game (kickoff 7:30 p.m.) and attend the game. Robert M. Lindsay, Chair Times and prices TBA. bobl@segal-lawfirm.com (502) 568-5600 Creighton E. Mershon Class of ’64 Reunion Committee: [email protected] (502) 896-4209 Matt Bellucci Scott McGregor [email protected] (502) 426-9595 [email protected] (502) 244-3922 Howard Nethery E. J. Gary [email protected] (502) 222-0886 [email protected] (502) 895-9170 Gary Wilmes Ray Pfeiffer [email protected] (502) 245-4747 [email protected] (502) 454-5845 Gene Henchy [email protected] Dick Bealmear [email protected] (502) 267-6481 CLASS OF ’69 - SEPTEMBER 24-25 Ben Jewell On Friday, Sept. 24 we’ll attend a pre-game reception and the Trinity- [email protected] (502) 425-6748 St. Xavier football game at Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium (kickoff 8 Tom Nolan p.m.). The reception will be held at Tailgaters. Bus transportation to and [email protected] (502) 451-5692 from St. Matthews is available. We’ll return to Tailgaters after the game Alex Talbott for a post-game gathering. [email protected] (502) 899-1734 The cost is $15 for the pre-game reception and a game ticket; $10 for Joe Wathen bus transportation (includes liquid refreshments); game ticket only — [email protected] (502) 412-0511 $10). Time for bus departure TBA. George Gutermuth On Saturday, Sept. 25 we’ll have a golf scramble (cost is $50). Time and [email protected] (502) 228-4347 location TBA. Our Saturday evening will begin with a Mass to honor our Bob Butler deceased brothers. Time and location TBA. After Mass we’ll enjoy dinner [email protected] (502) 897-5663 at the Clifton Center on Frankfort Avenue (time TBA). The evening Gene Good includes dinner, music, a reunion memento and two cocktails (reasonably [email protected] (502) 243-9458 priced cash bar to follow). The cost is $80/couple or $55/single person. Greg Larkin RESERVATIONS ARE A MUST FOR ALL EVENTS! To print a [email protected] (502) 895-2681 reservation form, visit www.thsrock.net. Norb Nopper [email protected] (502) 893-2724 Class of ’69 Reunion Committee: Joe Havill Mark Plummer [email protected] (502) 245-3991 [email protected] (502) 254-3509 Bob Liter (502) 228-3484 Tom Dockter Don Gatterdam (502) 899-3776 [email protected] (502) 896-2426 17

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Tim Fages CLASS OF ’84 - AUGUST 21-22 [email protected] (502) 459-7490 We’ll begin our weekend on Saturday, August 21, with a golf outing at Paul Bruenderman Seneca Golf Course at 7:30 a.m. The cost is $30/person (includes greens [email protected] (502) 749-8871 fee, cart and lunch). The Class of ’89 will be joining us. First-come-first- Ken Block served for up to 64 players. [email protected] (502) 254-1250 That night we’ll enjoy the Trinity-Montgomery Bell Academy Ron Zehnder (Nashville) game (kickoff 7 p.m.), and a pre-game reception in the Convocation Hall (second floor of Trinity Arts & Communication Center [email protected] (502) 228-5807 — the old armory) at 4:30 p.m., followed by a tour of the campus at 5:30. Steve Resch Kickoff is at 7 p.m. The cost for the evening is $20/alumnus (includes a [email protected] (502) 645-2166 cookout buffet, game ticket and T-shirt). Spouses welcome. NOTE: Due to Steve Mershon the high volume of advance reserved ticket sales, our seats will be general [email protected] (502) 897-6724 admission. LARGE CROWD ANTICIPATED - POSSIBLE SELLOUT. On Sunday, August 22 we’ll have a family brunch at the Cardinal Inn CLASS OF ’74 - SEPTEMBER 17-18 Hall of Fame Café (2735 Crittenden Drive). The Cardinal Inn is adjacent Join us on Friday, Sept. 17 for the Trinity-Seneca game at Trinity to the Kentucky Fair and Expo Center and next door to the Hilton Garden Stadium (kickoff 7:30 p.m.) We’ll enjoy a reception in the Convocation Inn. For directions, please visit www.cardinalhalloffamecafe.com. Check- Hall (second floor of Trinity Arts & Communication Center — the old in begins at 9 a.m. The cost for the brunch is as follows: children 3 and armory) at 4:30 p.m., followed by a tour of the campus at 5:30. The under - free; ages 4-12 - $6.50; ages 13 and over - $13. cost for the evening is $14/person and includes a cookout buffet and a RESERVATIONS ARE DUE BY JULY 23! To print a reservation game ticket. Spouses welcome. NOTE: Due to the high volume of form, visit www.thsrock.net. advance reserved ticket sales, our seats will be general admission. On Sept. 18 we’ll have a day on the links at Shawnee Golf Course. Class of ’84 Reunion Committee: We’ll start with lunch at noon followed by tee times beginning at 1 p.m. Sean McGuire The cost is $40/person (includes greens fee, cart, lunch and four drink [email protected] (502) 225-9677 Joe Powell tickets). [email protected] (502) 241-7029 That evening, join us at Indigo Casual Gourmet Café in Chenoweth Todd Coke Square. You can make reservations for dinner if you like, beginning at 6 [email protected] (502) 895-3034 p.m. Mike Murphy and his band, The Vinyl Kings, will provide live Chris DeMuth music. There is no cost for this event other than what you eat/drink. [email protected] (502) 895-6412 Spouses welcome. John Ouseph RESERVATIONS ARE DUE BY AUGUST 13. To print a reservation [email protected] (502) 429-0500 form, visit www.thsrock.net. David Miller [email protected] (502) 326-0030 Class of ’74 Reunion Committee: Michael A. Murphy CLASS OF ’89 - AUGUST 20-21 [email protected] (502) 845-0419 We’ll begin our weekend on Saturday, August 21 with a golf outing at John Pieper Seneca Golf Course at 7:30 a.m. The cost is $30/person (includes greens [email protected] (502) 454-4980 fee, cart and lunch). The Class of ’84 will be joining us. First-come-first- Albert Gutterman served for up to 64 players. [email protected] (502) 244-0509 We will have an event on Friday evening and on Saturday evening. Jim Lavelle Times, location, costs TBA. [email protected] (502) 657-2316 Class of ’89 Reunion Committee: Dave Pullem Paul Allison [email protected] (502) 254-3695 [email protected] (502) 479-4084 Fred Sims Tommy Clark [email protected] (502) 245-3393 [email protected] (502) 587-8662 Mike Schutte Greg Hall [email protected] (502) 420-9940 [email protected] (502) 894-0497 Jack McGill (502) 339-0893 Chad Harned Joe Weber (502) 896-0500 [email protected] (502) 749-4588 Ron Miller (502) 327-6858 Chad Nieters Ed Drane (502) 456-6800 [email protected] (502) 243-2286 18

THE 2004 SHAMROCK BASS CLASSIC HookS 100 BOATS AGAIN!

or the second consecutive year, the annual Shamrock Bass The top finishers are as follows: FClassic, sponsored by the Trinity Alumni Association, First Place Ð Mark Stowe ’91 and Brian Estridge brought 100 boats to Taylorsville Lake for an afternoon of (6.08 pounds, $1,000) fun, fellowship and fishing. Second Place Ð Chad Francis ’94 and Rob Baker Saturday, May 8 was a beautiful day to cast off in hopes of land- (5.40 pounds and Big Fish, $1,400) ing a big one. A record 14 current students competed along with 86 Trinity alumni and 14 fathers of alumni Third Place Ð Larry Koestel ’66 and Mike Sturgeon and students in this ninth annual tournament. (4.33 pounds, $800) Taylorsville Lake presented its usual tough Fourth Place Ð Tim Pate ’90 and Mike Wade ’90 challenge. Of the 100 boats, only 19 weighed (3.98 pounds, $700) in the 15-inch minimum size bass. In all, 22 Fifth Place Ð Charlie ’77 and Chuck ’05 Brunner fish were weighed in for a total weight of (3.74 pounds, $600) 46.14 pounds. Nevertheless, the weather was Sixth Place Ð Joe Prestigiacomo and Mike Bonds perfect and everyone enjoyed the day. Mark Stowe ’91 and Brian Estridge won the $1,000 first prize (3.12 pounds, $500) with two fish totaling 6.08 pounds. Chad Francis ’94 and Rob Seventh Place Ð Travis Johnson ’95 and Brad Fields Baker reeled in the Big Fish and its $500 prize. They also finished (2.95 pounds, $400) second ($900), walking home with $1,400. Mark Stowe left the Eighth Place Ð Steve Riggs ’59 and Paul Whitehead tournament quickly to get to a wedding — his own! Many thanks (2.94 pounds, $300) to his very cool financée. Outstanding. Ninth Place Ð Jason Jarvi ’96 and Bryan Johnson ’96 Thank you to the alumni, current students and friends of Trinity for volunteering their time and talent to make this event possible. (2.35 pounds, $200) We also want to thank our sponsors and gift donors. Tenth Place Ð Jamie ’92 and Mike ’95 Fulkerson See you next year! (1.90 pounds, $100)

Listed below are our sponsors. KAP Enterprises (Long John Silver’s) Listed below are our gift sponsors. Lee Harlemert ’91 Please give them your patronage. Kruse Plastic & Plywood, Inc. Please give them your patronage: Bill Hearn B&W Specialty House Matt Hearn ’05 All Pro Championships, Inc. Langan Insurance Bluegrass Brewing Company Milt Hettinger ’75 All-State Ready Mix Machine Concepts, LLC Bounty Hunter Lures Keith Heustis ’75 Arrow Electric Marvin Maeser Plumbing Buckhead Mountain Grill Bill Hodapp ’82 Balfour Co. Masonomics Bullfrog Creek - The Fishing Store Louie Karem ’83 Bibb Tile Co. McMillan Building & Development BW-3 Alex Lindle ’94 Bob Ray Company - The Tree Cutters Medallion Homes Cardinal Inn Hall of Fame Café Bruce Lindsey ’87 Clifton’s Pizza Brian Martin ’75 Brunner’s Lawn Service Mees Tile & Marble, Inc. Heimerdinger Cutlery Travis Martin ’07 Buechel Day Care Inc. Miller Print Group Hendrick’s Creek Resort Holly McGuire Buy Owner Nugent Sand Co. Jeffersonville Elks Country Club Sean McGuire ’84 Cardinal Services O’Mary Brothers Plumbing Bernie Karem Meats & Deli David Miller ’84 EIC Technology Patterson Dental Supply Pizza Guy Josh Mullin ’01 Trinity Athletic Department Mark Plummer ’69 First Commonwealth Mortgage Plehn’s Bakery Trinity Campus Store Tim Poole ’87 Francis & Company R.L. Volz Landscaping & Nursery Joey Porter ’78 Frederick Roofing Rick Adrio, DMD Many thanks to the volunteers Mike Price ’66 Gateway Press Schultz Equipment who make the Shamrock Bass Jacob Raderer ’05 Heustis Auto Supply United Electric Classic possible: Rick Raderer Insuramax, Inc. Vermont American Corporation Charles Brunner ’77 John Ribar ’70 Brent Coomes ’94 Mike Saylor ’83 J&J Transportation Welch Printing Dennis Cornell ’85 Scott Spalding ’01 Jansen Industrial Equipment WRH Enterprises Joe Demling ’68 Chris Tompkins ’78 John Conti & Sons Yang Kee Noodle John Doelker Lisa Tompkins John Doelker Catering Joe Fowler ’71 Travis Wagoner ’90 19

CRUMP ’75 SPEAKS AT AFRICAN-AMERICAN CATHOLIC LEADERSHIP BANQUET

rinity alumnus Steve Crump ’75 was the keynote speaker Tat the 17th annual African-American Catholic Leadership Awards Banquet on March 6 at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Louisville. Crump is a reporter at WBTV in Charlotte, N.C. He has been involved with Trinity by serving as keynote speaker at the 2002 Shamrock Awards Dinner and other speaking engagements. Crump also was one of six recipients of alumni awards last year at the annual Salute to Catholic School Alumni in Louisville. Seven young people were honored at this year’s banquet by receiving awards in honor of Rodriq McCravy, an African- American Catholic youth and a 1986 Trinity alumnus who died in 1987. These awards are in the form of scholarships to college or Catholic high school. Steve Crump ’75

SANDY NEWMAN MEMORIAL GOLF CLASSIC ON PAR ore than 300 golfers had a great time at the Sandy The Sandy Newman Memorial Golf Classic is played each year MNewman Memorial Golf Classic on Saturday, June 5 in memory of William “Sandy” Newman ’67. Sandy participated at Seneca Golf Course. in a number of activities during his four years as a Trinity student, The morning flight was won with a score of 57 by the team of including the National Honor Society, the Pep Club and the Rob Beaven ’91, Chris Gregory ’91, Andy Kim ’91, Brian Soccer Club. He received a Shamrock Award for his academic LaBruyere ’91 and Matt Wells ’91. achievements during his junior year. The afternoon flight also was won with a 57. Joe Bohn ’87, As an alumnus, Sandy served on the Alumni Board of Directors Greg Gentner ’87, Rick Gentner ’88, John Hellmueller ’86 and for more than 10 years and as treasurer for more than six of those Todd Raque ’87 were the winning team. years. He was extremely active in Alumni Association activities Many thanks to Sandy Newman Memorial Golf Classic and instrumental in organizing the Alumni Golf Scramble Chairman David Troutman ’85 and coordinators Roger Burkman (renamed the Sandy Newman Memorial Golf Classic in 2001) and Joe Demling ’68 for helping to organize the event. Special until his untimely death in 1994. thanks go to Seneca Golf Pro Moe Demling ’60, the Seneca staff, In 1995, Sandy was posthumously named the Honor Alumnus Mo Moorman Distributor, Coca-Cola and all hole sponsors. for his loyalty and dedication to Trinity. Thanks also to the volunteers who helped the event run Sandy was best known for his unfailing desire to help with any smoothly: Matt Barry ’99, Pat Barry ’99, Rob Beaven ’91, Alumni Association activity that promoted Trinity. For Sandy, it Roger Burkman, Brent Coomes ’94, Tim Culver ’82, Joe was not any one effort; it was continuous efforts to promote Demling, Joe Frederick ’88, Rich Impellizzeri ’76, Joey Trinity each and every day. Klausing ’97, Eric McElroy ’99, Sean McGuire ’84, Josh Though Sandy is no longer with us, those members of the Trinity Mullin ’01, Mark Plummer ’69, Joey Porter ’78, B.J. Ruckriegel Family who knew and loved him will remember his spirit and love ’95, Jimbo Schaffer ’95, Jim Wadell ’74, Mary Ann Snyder, for Trinity High School. Sandy’s wife, Beth, and their sons, Patrick Adam Wiseman ’00 and Marney Zarick. ’00, Clay ’02 and Casey ’05, share Sandy’s love for Trinity. Take Trinity’s Interactive Campus Tour! Visit http://www.thsrock.net/tour/index.htm and pay a virtual visit to Trinity’s campus. 20

MINOGUE ’69 NAMED CO-DEAN OF STUDIES r. Marty Minogue ’69 was an- position,” Minogue said. “I enjoy working Mnounced as an additional dean of with the challenge of master schedules and studies for next year. He completed the scheduling of students.” his first year of teaching math at Trinity in June. Minogue will be visible throughout the Minogue will work closely with Advanced buildings, assisting in the observation of Program Director Mr. Frank Ward H’01 to help teachers while working with the Academic Trinity better monitor and define our Honors Services Department to monitor and further and Advanced Placement programs. Among refine Trinity’s entire program of studies. his duties, he will advise all Honors and Aside from Minogue’s many years of Advanced Placement students in their schedul- teaching experience, he was principal at ing and ongoing academic counseling, and DeSales for six years and assistant principal organize, communicate and oversee the school there for seven years. year standardized testing programs. Minogue Principal Dan Zoeller praised Minogue’s also will work alongside Ms. Mary Ann Hall, work ethic and said, “He has a wealth of sched- dean of studies for Trinity’s Academic and uling experience and experience with data Traditional levels. management, which is important to us as we “I’m looking forward to starting my new Marty Minogue ’69 pay more attention to standardized test scores.” KAREM ’83 NAMED LEUKEMIA-LYMPHOMA SOCIETY MAN OF THE YEAR rinity alumnus Louie Karem ’83 has are Rory, 7, and Miles, 6, who are currently T been named the Kentucky Chapter of battling to defeat the disease,” Karem said. the Leukemia-Lymphoma Society’s “It is with great pride that I am fighting on Man of the Year. Karem raised $18,613 for their behalf. Tremendous strides have been the organization. made to find a cure for leukemia, but they are The Leukemia-Lymphoma Society is ded- simply not enough. We need your help.” icated to funding blood cancer research and Karem is the owner of Bernie Karem treatments. Leukemia is the leading cause of Meats & Deli in St. Matthews. (The sirloin death among children under the age of 15. triangle rocks.) “This year’s honorees for the campaign Louie Karem ’83

FRANK ’02 HELPS RAISE $500K FOR SEATTLE RONALD McDONALD HOUSE

ichael Frank ’02, who is currently a firefighter aboard team won the league championship. Mthe nuclear aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln “These sailors continue to amaze me,” said the team’s coach, (CVN-72) in Everett, Wash., recently took the battle from Lt. Michael Chanely. “From a ten-month extended deployment the sea to the ice to help make life better for many special kids. to fight a war to capturing a hockey championship and being Frank participated in the 2004 Microsoft invited to represent the Navy in a major event like Hockey Challenge in Seattle. The annual event this is incredible.” helps raise money and awareness for Seattle’s Frank agrees. “My teammates can adapt to any- Ronald McDonald House. Although his carrier’s thing and play with everybody,” he said. team lost to a Microsoft Corporation squad by a As a firefighter, Frank puts in long hours work- score of 10-1, they helped raise $500,000 for the ing in the reactor department aboard the USS cause. Frank plays forward for his 17-man team. Abraham Lincoln. He also enjoys the opportunity “To be asked to play in this game was a plea- to pull together with his shipmates to defend sure,” Frank said. “I’m always up for a challenge.” the Navy’s honor on the ice. He recommends the The hockey team, comprised of officers and Navy to anyone looking for a challenging profes- sailors from some of America’s premier hockey sion and strong camaraderie. states, came together during the summer of 2003 “If you want to have a great time, do stuff that to take part in an adult league in Bremerton, Wash. is exciting and defend your country, you should After just a few months of playing together, the Michael Frank ’02 join the Navy,” Frank said. 21

SIX ROCK COMPANIES MAKE “FAST 50” LIST rinity alumni were prominent among this year’s Business coverage, employee benefits and life and personal insurance T First “Fast 50” list. Their companies have earned well- products. deserved recognition for being among the 50 fastest-grow- 12. J.C. Malone Associates (Terry Malone ’83, Vice President) ing, for-profit, independent and privately owned companies in - J.C. Malone provides national executive search and recruiting Greater Louisville. services and regional contract/temporary staffing. The Fast 50 is a Business First newspaper project sponsored by 28. Sterling G. Thompson Inc. (Steve B. Thompson, parent of Cotton & Allen Group LLC, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, William ’06) - A full-service insurance agency offering commer- Maker’s Mark Distillery, National City Bank, Wyatt Tarrant & cial and personal property/casualty insurance coverage, bonds Combs LLC law firm and United Parcel Service Inc. and employee benefits/life insurance products. Cotton & Allen determined the Fast 50 companies based on 40. Langan-Insurance, Benefits & Financial Services (William confidential financial information submitted by companies listed. J. Roby Sr., president and CEO; parent of Billy ’88, Langan Vice To qualify, companies had to have an average of at least $1 mil- President; Scott ’90 and Brian ’96) - An independent insurance lion in annual revenue for the three most recent years and be agency offering a full range of property, casualty, employee ben- based in Jefferson, Bullitt, Oldham or Shelby counties in efits and financial service products. In addition, Langan offers Kentucky, or Clark, Floyd, Harrison or Scott counties in Indiana. mid-market companies a menu of services geared toward reduc- Trinity Family members and the company’s place in the list are ing the long-term cost of insurance and attracting and retaining as follows: employees. 1. First Commonwealth Mortgage (Tim Poole ’87, President; 47. Marco Die Supplies Inc. (Ed Martin ’81, President; John Brian Poole ’87, Mortgage Banker; Richard DeGrella ’65, IT ’82 and Steve L. ’88 Martin, vice presidents) - Company provides Specialist) - First Commonwealth Mortgage originates under- all of the components needed to assemble steel rule-cutting dies writers and funds residential mortgage loans. used in the packaging industry. Marco Die Supplies distributes 10. Neace Lukens (Doug Stough ’80, President) - A full-service internationally, with their strong points being the eastern and insurance brokerage firm offering property and casualty insurance Midwestern United States.

TRINITY THANKS THE FOLLOWING celebraTion 2004 CORPORATE SPONSORS FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT: Beechmont Press Insuramax, Inc. Robert Mattingly & Sons, Inc. Bob Ray Company, Inc. Kindred Hospitals, Louisville Rueff Sign Company Commonwealth Mechanical Landscape Lighting Co., Inc. Smashgraphix Cundiff Construction Logan Lavelle Insurance Agency, LLC St. Clair Construction, Inc. Deyta, Inc. Magnolia Place Starr Promotions Don Meredith Reprographics Co., Inc. Monsour Builders Statewide Insurance Services Edelen & Edelen Realtors Norton Healthcare Stock Yards Bank Family Built Development Parkway Medical Center Stonefield Trace Fifth Third Bank Pinnacle Properties of Louisville Trilogy Health Services Flynn Brothers Contracting, Inc. Red Barn Mall UBS Financial Services, Inc.

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JONES ’73 SPEAKS OF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.’S INFLUENCE By Andrew Hall ’04, Opinion Editor, The ECHO

r. Don Jones ’73 had nothing but PHOTO: ROBERT Mary Ann Hall, chair of Trinity’s Diversity M smiles as he walked across the floor of Task Force, said the speech went off without Steinhauser Gymnasium in January. a hitch. He addressed the Trinity community to help us “Don Jones’ speech was an excellent lead-in “ celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. STATS with the national fame of Martin Luther King

Jones was recently named the president and ” Jr. and the local fame of Don Jones himself,” SAMPSON CEO of Woof & Company, an upscale pet Hall said. “Now the challenge is to look inside retailer in New Jersey. Before that, Jones was the to see if you can live a life of tolerance and

senior vice president of the Northeastern zone of ’ acceptance. It’s easier said than done but will 05 Gap Brand and managed $1.6 billion dollars in help you threefold.” stores and operations, overseeing more than The main goal of the Diversity Task Force is 16,300 associates. to take a proactive stance in supporting pro- Born in 1955, Jones lived through years of jects that promote the dignity of the human segregation. He told of having to drink from a person and in supporting the rights, privileges, “black” water fountain and live life as if he were programs and activities made available to stu- inferior. Jones was the only African American in dents at Trinity and in the Louisville commu- his Trinity freshman class. nity. The other task force members are Messrs. “Life is a journey,” Jones told the assembly. Dave Aberli ’75, Joe Bobrowski, Tom Dubay “It’s a journey of making choices, learning and H’94, Mike Magre ’83, Steve Ferman and Mrs. growing, and failing and succeeding.” Don Jones ’73 addresses the Jean Delaney. Trinity Community.

ALUMNI TO TAKE ON VARSITY IN CROSS COUNTRY, SOCCER CROSS COUNTRY: The 30th Annual Alumni-Varsity Cross Country Run is Thursday, August 12 at E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park. The course will open for touring at 6 p.m. and the race will start at 7. Awards will be given out and announcements made at 7:30. Dinner will be served at 7:45. There is no entry fee for the 5K race. T-shirts will be for sale and refreshments will be served after the race. Please pass this information along to your former teammates! Contact Coach Chad Waggoner at (502) 736-8252 or [email protected] with questions or for more information.

SOCCER: Alumni, you have the chance to prove how good you were in your day against the 2004 Soccer Rocks at the Alumni- Varsity Soccer Match on Saturday, August 7, at 3 p.m. at Seneca Park. You’ll also have the opportunity to meet Trinity’s new head soccer coach, Gregory Moss-Brown. A pizza party will follow the game. Last year the two teams played to a 0-0 tie after two overtimes. Contact Coach Moss-Brown at [email protected] to get on the roster. Participants should meet at the soccer field.

Parent Phonathon a Success Thank you, parents of the Class of 2004, for your gifts to the 2004 Father Kevin Caster Annual Fund Appeal as a senior parent gift. These funds will be used to fund student tuition assistance, ensuring that current and future Trinity students will enjoy the same education and experience your as sons. Many thanks to the Parent Phonathon volunteer callers: Cindy Cayot H’03 (Ben ’04, Brandon ’06), Sherri Greenwell (Sean Gardner ’04), Charlotte Link (James ’02, Robert ’04, Christopher ’07), Milt ’75 and Mary Hettinger (Brad ’00, Kyle ’04), Peggy Sermersheim (Brian ’02, Jeff ’04) and Hollis Starks (Bill Willett ’04). ANNOUNCING THE FIFTH ANNUAL BATTLE FOR THE

WHAT: A golf match between the St. Xavier and WHEN: Monday, September 20, 2004 Trinity Alumni associations. Open to all St. X and (tee times starting at 8:30 a.m.) Trinity alumni. WHERE: Nevel Meade Golf Course FORMAT: Sixty-man teams will compete in a com- bination of two- and four-ball matches. All players COST: $95 per player will be required to have an official USGA Handicap. (includes golf, cart, dinner and Shillelagh Cup shirt)

Fifth Annual Shillelagh Cup Application Form

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APPLICATIONS (WITH PAYMENT) MUST BE RECEIVED BY JULY 30, 2004. MAIL TO TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL OFFICE FOR SCHOOL ADVANCEMENT, 4011 SHELBYVILLE ROAD, LOUISVILLE, KY 40207. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CALL (502) 893-7625.

Shamrock Cross Country: The First 50 Years Attention cross country alumni! According to Dick Bealmear Any anecdotal information about individuals and teams from ’59, “The research and writing of Trinity’s amazing cross- any era will be greatly appreciated. Photographs, scrapbooks, country history is coming along nicely. Thank you to Jerry, etc. will be returned ASAP. Ken, Justine, John, Greg, Jim B., Jim S., Harry, Joey, Tony, Bill, Jon, Rick, Mark, Michael, Nick, Robbie, Hank, Don, Any profits from the sale of the book are to be donated to Denny, Chuck and Gary for the photographs, scrapbooks and Trinity’s cross country program. The book will go to print other information you let me use for the book.” sometime after the conclusion of the 2004 cross country season. Chapter One, “The Early Years with Coach Jerry Denny,” is about Please send photographs and other information to: 95 percent complete. The chapters covering the 1960s, ’70s, ’80s Richard T. Bealmear ’59, 11307 Cottage View Court and ’90s are approximately 65-75 percent complete. Dick would Louisville, KY 40299 like to hear from more cross-country alumni. You don’t have to Contact Dick with any questions you might have: have been a star harrier to be included in this history. 502-267-6481, [email protected] 24 Campus Newsi

WINKLER H’04 MOVING ON rincipal David Winkler H’04 served Trinity In his new position, Winkler will work on cur- P honorably, professionally and graciously for riculum organization, professional development 10 years. His tenure as Trinity’s fifth princi- with faculty, accreditation procedures and acade- pal ended when Mr. Dan Zoeller took the reigns. mic advising of students. Winkler has accepted the position of academic “Trinity is a wonderful place with so many fine dean with the Louisville Technical Institute, which people, and it is not easy to leave,” Winkler said. is one of several subsidiary schools in the Sullivan “However, life is change. Thanks to everyone for University System. He started in his new position their support and patience. I wish all of my co- June 21. Winkler is one of two academic deans; he workers the best of everything as today keeps works with the day school, and there is another aca- turning into tomorrow, and I am grateful to have demic dean that works for the evening programs. been able to work in a place where we all could be “I am excited and grateful for the opportunity to co-workers and not employees or ‘big wigs.’ Go use some of my secondary education experience in David Winkler H’04 Rocks, and Trinity forever!” a related and yet different arena of education,” The Spring 2004 issue of the Trinity Leader Winkler said. “No dances or mixers are in the job description.” contains a lengthy article about Mr. Winkler. HUBLAR H’02 RETIRING AFTER 39 YEARS By Chris Weis ’04, Features Editor, The ECHO t’s hard to summarize 39 years of incredi- physics,” he said. “I ble service and dedication in a few sen- One person who has encouraged Hublar along tences,” Trinity President Dr. Rob Mullen his way to achieving legendary status at Trinity is ’77 said of Mr. Bob Hublar’s (H’02) decision to his father. “He would help me build things to use retire this year. in the labs,” Hublar said. “He was always very Dr. Mullen is right, so instead of a list of Mr. good at building things.” Hublar’s accomplishments, here’s a story: Hublar, who in 1987 was named the Outstand- An anxious, summer-ready class some 30 years ing Science Teacher by the Kentucky Academy of ago tried to “get” Bob Hublar. On the last day of Science, also coached the Shamrock swim team to their school year, they had sneaked water pistols state championships in 1967 and ’70. In addition, into his class, planning to shoot the science teacher he served as athletic director. every time he turned his back to his students to “I’ve had some really great, talented students write on the blackboard. and have made good friendships with the fac- Bob Hublar H’02 “I told them they were walking on thin ice,” Hublar ulty,” Hublar said. “For me, the most rewarding remembers warning them after a few shots of water had been fired. thing about teaching is when students come back and tell me that Little did the students know, Hublar had anticipated the prank I helped them.” and had armed himself with a giant, water-filled syringe hidden in As a student at St. Xavier High School, Hublar contracted polio, one of his desk drawers. which affected his leg. For a young man interested in athletics, this “Right before the bell rang I unloaded on them,” Hublar was devastating. Hublar, however, refused to let it keep him down. boasted, adding that he retreated to the safety of the adjoining lab “You adapt,” he said. “That’s what life is all about — adapting.” before payback could be attained. After graduating from St. X, Hublar attended Bellarmine This is just one of many poignant memories Hublar has had in College, where he majored in math and physics. He did his stu- his 39-year tenure at Trinity. He began his career at THS in 1965, dent teaching at Trinity and became a full-time teacher here for teaching physical science, algebra I, geometry, algebra II/ the 1964-65 school year. trigonometry and, of course, physics. While he has ceased teach- Dr. Mullen commented that he is happy for Hublar as he moves ing most of these subjects, one has remained synonymous with into retirement, calling him a “teaching icon at Trinity.” Hublar — physics. Senior Mike Hogan, a two-year Hublar student, echoed Dr. “One of the highs of my time at Trinity has been the fun of Mullen’s sentiment. “Mr. Hublar is one of the most devoted teaching physics,” he said. teachers at Trinity,” he said. “It will be hard to fill his shoes.” Hublar chose to teach physics because he loves fixing things Thank you, Mr. Hublar, for 39 years of outstanding, dedicated and seeing how things work. “You hardly do something during and exemplary service to Trinity. Your impact on past and current the course of a day that doesn’t have something to do with students is indescribable. 25

celebraTion 2004: HAPPY 50th BIRTHDAY, TRINITY! By Joey Porter ’78, Vice President for School Advancement n Saturday, March 13, Trinity Family members came to $25,000 capital prize winner. It was Nancy Zabaneh, who bought OAlumni Hall to give their beloved school a wonderful the chance from her son, Jamil ’04. birthday present in the form of support for her students. Highlights of the evening also included: On a night when records were broken, surprises emerged and The Trinity Singers performing a medley of ’50s tunes and singers sang, a great time was had by all! leading the crowd in singing “Happy Birthday” to Trinity; The generosity of the Trinity Family Members of the Executive Com- and our many friends came shining mittee lighting candles, and longtime through again. celebraTion 2004 patrons Ray H’03 and Lois H’03 eclipsed the record number of atten- Woock, John (Sr.) and Jean Ribar, and dees from two years ago, drawing a Bianca Cristofoli blowing out the can- capacity crowd of 631, marking the dles prior to singing; fourth straight year the event has sold A lovely tiered cake created by out. Additionally, the event stands to Tony Osting ’78 and donated by nearly match last year’s dinner/auction Heitzman Bakery; in net proceeds. More than 500 gifts were donated; “I always look forward to working A surprise visit by Trinity’s basket- with these volunteers because I know, ball team, returning fresh from their even in the dead of January, that spring Seventh Region championship game. can’t be too far behind,” said Joey Porter ’78, vice president for school Said Angie Edelen: “Being part of advancement. “I am constantly amazed the Trinity Family is extremely re- by their dedication. They work unbe- warding. Helping with celebraTion lievably hard.” lets me satisfy my need to be a part of The birthday theme was an obvious my son’s school experience, and at the choice, and production chairs Sharon same time, lets me help make Trinity a Benim and Anne Solomon got to work better place for our boys.” early, scanning hundreds of photos The event netted more than from the pages of Trinity yearbooks. $185,000, and all proceeds directly Photos from all 50 years were used benefit student activity programs, to create the table centerpieces, and student athletic programs and need- patrons had a great time walking based financial aid programs. cele- among the tables, reliving memories braTion helps keep tuition lower, and and making new ones. Our great proceeds are used for such expenses friends at Smashgraphix, Greg ’77 and as stipends for activity moderators, Scott ’77 Scinta, designed the program House T-shirts for every student, and invitations by building around a Trinity’s birthday cake created by Tony Osting ’78 technical equipment in the audito- picture of the first freshman class. and donated by Heitzman Bakery. rium, new uniforms for athletic teams Bill H’03 and Angie H’03 Edelen finished a fantastic run and much more. serving as chairpersons and immersing co-chairs Lisa Wise and “Because of the work of so many volunteers, we are able to Scott Austin in the celebraTion culture as they prepare to chair the produce this event with very little expense,” Dr. Mullen event by themselves in 2005. “There is nothing like a plan com- remarked. “Nearly every dollar raised is returned to the school.” ing together,” Bill Edelen said. As always, Super Shamrock and Rock Garden items quickly MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW FOR A sold out as patrons rushed to grab Trinity memorabilia. At 11 p.m., “MAGICAL” EVENING, celebraTion 2005, Trinity President Dr. Rob Mullen ’77 drew the name of the ON MARCH 12, 2005! 26

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By Travis Wagoner ’90 Director, Annual Fund & Alumni Relations n Jan. 8, Trinity High School education professionals. Dr. Mullen chaired announced that Mr. Daniel J. the search committee that included represen- Zoeller would become the tatives from each of the school’s stakeholders: Oschool’s sixth principal on students, parents, faculty, staff, alumni and July 1, 2004. Zoeller succeeds board members. Finalists were subjected to Mr. David F. Winkler, who stepped down as five separate interviews after passing through principal in June after a 10-year tenure. several stages of examination. The process Zoeller is a native of Louisville. He earned lasted four months. his bachelor’s degree from Eastern Kentucky For Zoeller to emerge as the best candidate University and a master’s degree from the is a testimony to his professionalism and skill University of Louisville. He will receive his as an educator. Throughout the process, the second master’s degree in the coming months more than two-dozen participants in the selec- from Spalding University. Zoeller has studied tion process gave him extremely high marks. in Japan and England. He worked for a year in As principal, Zoeller wants to “keep on England as a Fulbright Scholar, where he first keeping on” with Trinity’s success. In addition, learned about the British use of “houses.” some of his goals for the school are for Trinity Zoeller adapted the idea to Trinity and has been Dan Zoeller to become as recognized for academic achieve- the driving force behind Trinity’s very successful House System. ments as we are in athletic achievements. He would also like to He began his career at Trinity in 1991, after a teaching stint in give more identity to the school’s academic Levels of Difficulty. Florida. He has served the school in various capacities, including “We currently have excellent Traditional and Advanced pro- that of teacher, coach, club moderator, department chair, retreat grams,” Zoeller said. “We have chairpersons for both programs in leader and director of activities. Students, his peers and the Linda Whitworth and Frank Ward (H’01), respectively. I’d like to do Governor’s Scholars Program have routinely honored him for his the same thing for our Academic and Honors guys, who make up the exceptional work. bulk of our students, and give them more identity and focus. We’re Zoeller’s official title is vice president for academics; we already looking at the curricula for those programs and will be shorten it to the more familiar “principal.” He joins Jack Sorg, the making changes to ensure that they’re better prepared for college.” vice president for administration, and Joey Porter ’78, the vice While overseeing the academic side of the school, Zoeller president for school advancement. They join President Dr. Rob wants to stay in touch with as many students as possible through Mullen ’77 as the officers of the school. daily interaction with them, teaching a class and staying involved It was Mr. Larry Kurtz, former director of students and assis- with the retreat program. In addition, he would like to maintain tant principal who encouraged Zoeller in the early 1990s to pur- friendships he has with faculty members, sue administrative work. Believing he was too young and want- “Trinity is a second family to me,” Zoeller said. “The best ing to concentrate on teaching, he politely declined. friends I have in life are on the faculty here. I want to maintain Several years ago, however, Zoeller was approached by those relationships while doing the work that I have to do. I know Principal David Winkler, who also recognized his administrative the nature of those relationships will change in some respects, but potential. Older and wiser, Zoeller decided to take some classes I want to maintain those friendships.” in administration at Spalding University. He enjoyed them and With his own family, Zoeller wants to continue to lead an active realized he had the instincts for an administrative position. Soon home life and be present with them, which can be difficult for a thereafter, Trinity’s position of principal became open. principal due to long hours. He and his wife, Pam, have three chil- “I talked with my friends and colleagues on the faculty and my dren: Jude, 11, Chloe, 10, and Holly, 5. His family is often family, and all were unanimous in encouraging me to apply for involved at Trinity; his children love to scan IDs at games, and the job,” Zoeller said. “That gave me the confidence to pursue it.” their biggest heroes are Trinity players. Zoeller was selected as principal after the most complete inter- As a teacher, Zoeller is most proud of the thanks he receives from viewing process in Trinity’s 50-year history. A search began last the Trinity Family — e-mails from alumni, invitations to gradua- August and was national in scope. Inquiries and applications were tions and people who stop to talk with him at athletic events. received from 11 states and represented a deep pool of talented “When I receive an invitation from a Philip Stosberg (’99) to 27

attend his college graduation, that’s special,” Zoeller said. “He mother, though, reminded him of how much he liked English became very interested in literature through my class, and I find studies and the classroom. He graduated from Eastern Kentucky out he’s graduating from college with a degree in Russian litera- University with a BA degree in English and a journalism minor. ture with honors. Reading Dostoevsky in my class is what turned He then went on to graduate school at U of L, earning his MAT him on to Russian.” degree. His original plan was to teach for two or three years and Zoeller also is proud of his involvement with campus ministry then move on to something else, possibly law school. But after and the relationships he formed with students while on retreats. two years of teaching he was hooked. Coaching golf also is a source of pride. “I struggled my first year of teaching, which many teachers In addition, Zoeller is proud of implementing Trinity’s House do,” Zoeller said. “But after my second year I knew I loved it.” System three years ago. He learned of this method of school Zoeller applied for teaching positions in Louisville, but nobody activities while in England, where it is common in private was hiring. He attended job fairs. Fortunately, he received phone schools. There are 10 houses that are named after Catholic writ- calls from two school districts in Florida on the same day. He flew ers, thinkers and saints, and the entire student body is divided to West Palm Beach for an interview at Jupiter High School and equally among the houses. House meetings are held monthly, and was hired. This was on a Wednesday. student government is included in the House System. With the “The principal asked me, ‘You can be here Friday, right?’” houses comprising freshmen through seniors, students encounter Zoeller said. “I said, ‘How about Monday?’ So, on that more fellow students and faculty members than they otherwise Wednesday, I found an apartment, returned to Louisville and would have. Zoeller has been contacted by schools from across drove back to Florida that weekend with a U-Haul.” the country and from several foreign countries with inquiries After five years with Palm Beach County Public Schools and about how the House System was implemented. one year as a Fulbright Scholar in England, Zoeller — fortunately “The more avenues we can give students to express them- for Trinity — returned to Louisville. selves and form connections with good role models, the better,” “I am very grateful to Dave Winkler,” Zoeller said. “He’s been a Zoeller said. great help with personal issues, the school calendar and hiring. He A lover of reading and writing, Zoeller considered journalism, was very gracious and insightful as I made the transition to principal.” broadcasting and English as college majors. English, however, Dan Zoeller embodies our core philosophy — the student is the was always at the forefront. Stereotypically, English majors go on focus of all that we do. He believes in Catholic education and the to law school or teach. Zoeller took the LSAT and did well. His mission of Trinity High School. WE’VE MOVED! Trinity continues to grow! converted into space for counselors’ offices. The main entrance for Trinity is now Please do not use the entrance off the located at the Alumni Hall rotunda doors Steinhauser Gymnasium parking lot where at the corner of Shelbyville Road and it reads “Trinity High School” above the Sherrin Avenue. door. ALL visitors to Trinity’s campus The Academic Services Department, must enter through the rotunda. Principal’s Office and College Guidance Stationed in the new entrance will be offices have moved to new space in a receptionist to help direct you where you Alumni Hall. The former office area will be need to go. 28

LEIS H’01 NAMED CHAIRMAN OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION TASK FORCE By Coleman Coffey ’04, Editor in Chief, The ECHO r. Charlie Leis H’01, a member of the Trinity Catholic schools and others representing smaller demo- M High School Board, was recently named the graphic portions of the Archdiocese. chairman of the Catholic Education Task “A year ago, at the urging of several of the high Force Board. schools, Archbishop Kelly decided to form a task force Leis also served as the Trinity Foundation Board chair and asked Mr. Leis to chair it,” Trinity President Dr. Rob at Trinity for a number years. Mullen ’77 said. “We are very proud to have him repre- The task force, commissioned by Archbishop Thomas sent our school as the chair of the task force.” Kelly, O.P. H’01 in January 2003, serves the purpose of The task force’s goal of sharing information and plan- breaking down barriers between all spectrums of Catholic Charlie Leis H’01 ning to add to the vitality of each of the high schools is high schools located in the Archdiocese of Louisville — a bound- just one of a string of policies that have been enacted by the arch- ary that includes all of Jefferson and Oldham counties and runs as bishop in the last two years to add to the strength and success of far south as Bardstown. Catholic education in the archdiocese. The task force also strug- “We discussed many different important issues during the ses- gled against the potential problem of high school students losing sions,” Leis said, “including everything from population growth connection with their grade schools and parishes. New plans are to and demographics to new innovative ways of marketing Catholic be implemented in the next few years to address this issue. education and fund raising for all of the institutions. In other “I still participate with my grade school through sports like words, we discussed all of the issues that have a chance of being intramural basketball,” Trinity senior Kenny Barnett said. “But I on the horizon over the next five years.” know plenty of people who have not had any affiliation with their The task force includes representatives from all of the major previous schools — only the parish where they attend church.”

POWER CREATIVE WINS THREE GOLD “LOUIE” AWARDS FOR THS PROJECTS

he Ad Federation of Louisville’s annual awards ceremony, Trinity High School - GOLD held on Friday, March 5, took on a distinctive Trinity Trinity Marketing CD T INTERACTIVE MEDIA flavor. Power Creative, the agency that handles all of 40 B Interactive Multimedia (CD/DVD) Consumer Trinity’s advertising and creative imagery work, won nine gold Mike Reinhardt, Multimedia Cary W. Meyer ’88, Associate Creative Director “Louie” awards and several silvers. Laura Hagan/Valerie Holcomb, Creative Director Of the nine gold awards, three were given for work done in Craig Schneider ’85, Photographer conjunction with Trinity High School. Trinity High School - GOLD Said Power Creative President David Power ’89: “At Power Trinity Marketing Materials MIXED MEDIA (Cross Platform) CAMPAIGNS Creative, we work as a team on every account, so all of the staff Consumer, Local (Single Market) should be congratulated for our impressive showing at the 2004 Cary W. Meyer ’88, Associate Creative Director Mike Reinhardt, Multimedia Ad Federation awards. It is wonderful to receive industry recogni- Geoffrey Noles, Multimedia tion for solid creative work that also performs for our customers.” Laura Hagan/Valerie Holcomb, Creative Director Here is a description of the Trinity award-winners, along with Craig Schneider ’85, Photographer the creative teams behind them: Trinity High School - SILVER Trinity Interactive Tour Trinity High School - GOLD ELEMENTS OF ADVERTISING “It’s Who You Can Be” Animation or Special Effects (video, film, Internet) DIRECT MARKETING Geoffrey Noles, Interactive Specialist Consumer, Single Flat Cary W. Meyer ’88, Associate Creative Director Cary W. Meyer ’88, Associate Creative Director Laura Hagan/Valerie Holcomb, Creative Director Andy Stillwagon, Copywriter Craig Schneider ’85, Photographer Laura Hagan/Valerie Holcomb, Creative Director Craig Schneider ’85, Photographer Like David, Cary Meyer ’88 and Craig Schneider ’85 are proud Trinity graduates. Congratulations to all of the wonderful, creative folks at Power Creative for your achievements! 29

THS FACULTY, STAFF HONORED

rinity ended the 2003-04 school year with a Mass and din- Staff Service Award: Mary Ann Snyder - Secretarial Assistant to Tner on Sunday, June 6. At this event each year, five awards the Principal, Office Manager are given to faculty members: the Rev. Thomas Duerr Ed Nolan Service Award: Mary Ann Hall - Dean of Studies, Award, Moderator of the Year, Coach of the Year, the Staff Service Academic and Traditional programs Award and the Ed Nolan Service Award. Bob Hublar H’02 received the Rev. Thomas Duerr Award. This Also honored were faculty members celebrating at least 10 years award is presented to a Trinity faculty member by the faculty to of service to Trinity. One of the strengths of Trinity is the dedica- recognize significant and outstanding contributions to the school. tion of her teachers and staff. We take pride in recognizing those He/she is nominated by other faculty and voted on by the entire members of the Trinity community who are celebrating mile- Trinity faculty. The award is named after Trinity’s third principal, stones of 10 or more years of service in support of Catholic edu- the Rev. Thomas Duerr H’92. cation at Trinity High School. Hublar also won the Sheeran Award, which is the Teacher of the Year Award voted on by students. Roxanna Benson - 10 years Judy Peake - 25 years Roger Burkman - 10 years Joyce Riggs - 25 years Rev. Thomas Duerr Award: Bob Hublar H’02 - Teacher Linda Whitworth - 10 years Greg Sysol H’03 - 25 years Coach of the Year: Mike Szabo - Teacher, Head Basketball Coach David Winkler - 10 years Jean Delaney - 30 years Moderator of the Year: Pep Club Co-Moderators, Mike Bratcher Ed Rudolph H’95 - 15 years Joe Demling ’68 - 30 years ’97 and Jennifer Browing. Mike Bratcher - Teacher, Assistant Joey Porter ’78 - 20 years Joe Thompson ’63 - 35 years Campus Minister, Seton House Mentor, Retreat Leader - Freshman, Sophomore, Junior & Senior Congratulations, Trinity faculty and staff, for guiding our students Jennifer Browing - Teacher, Pep Club Co-Moderator, through another successful school year! Becket House Director

Mike Bratcher ’97 Jennifer Browning Mary Ann Hall Bob Hublar H’02 Mary Ann Snyder Mike Szabo

FOUNDATION BOARD WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS

he Trinity Foundation Board welcomes new members Trinity’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day assembly, is president and T Tim Ayers and Don Jones ’73. Tim, parent of Patrick ’93 CEO of Woof & Company. and Boomer ’97, is chairman and CEO of Cornerstone There are currently 124 members on the Foundation Board, Healthcare, Inc. which controls Trinity’s assets. Tim Culver ’82 is executive direc- Don, who spoke to the school community in January at tor of the Trinity Foundation Inc.

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL FREEING PRISONERS

n February, faculty member Tom Dubay H’94 reported to people for whom they have written letters this year have been Imembers of Trinity’s chapter of Amnesty International that its released from jails in Ethiopia, Macedonia, Mauritania and Nepal letter writing had paid off. — further proof their letter writing is saving lives. According to a report from Amnesty International, 12 of the 30

CRUSH ’05 HAS ARTICLE PUBLISHED IN THE RECORD rinity junior Patrick Crush was a featured writer to be fully enriched, the next generation has got to mold Tin Louisville’s Catholic newspaper, The Record. these traditions in a way that is clear to us. However, we His contribution appeared in the April 29 issue. cannot lose the important ideas that underscore the prac- It is a wonderful testimonial to the value and impact tice itself. As a result, we not only strengthen that central of young people in today’s Church. The Record has a value but also define our surroundings, our church and, circulation of more than 67,000. Article reproduced with most importantly, ourselves. When we create our own permission of The Record. ways to acknowledge our beliefs, we simultaneously forge our identity as well. Tradition. That word is passed around commonly today. Patrick Crush ’05 You may be wondering, “What can I do?” To shape We can all find certain traditions in our families, friendships, that mold, we must continue to respect the traditions of today. In schools and activities. For many teenagers, these are aspects of our order to change well-established traditions for the better, time life we look to continue throughout our lives. Unfortunately, we must be given to create awareness. For most traditions, the tend to overlook one of the most important traditions — those we change will only occur gradually, because many people (adults have with our church. Some may wonder, “How in the world can and teens included) are reluctant to undertake radical change in teens possibly grasp what tradition is to our church?” Well, the certain instances. Nobody wants to hear that they are wrong. thing about tradition is that it doesn’t necessarily have to come That’s where compromising becomes a factor. The essence of from our predecessors. Teens, as active members in the church, are tradition falls into this. Church traditions are not “mine” or a crucial part of the church’s tradition. We can find hope for the “theirs” but an evolution representing all who believe in the future to carry on the responsibilities of the Catholic community. value. Finding this common ground can be the toughest part, as At this time in history, teens are not only the church’s future but we would like things “our” way. Consequently, having the also its present, affecting the decisions our leaders make while patience to pull it off is something that can be admired. preparing to take on those roles in the future. Bringing hope for Young and old, we can all contribute to the traditions of the that future is our work now. We renew that hope every time we future. God tells us to be welcoming and open to everyone, and if help out a neighbor or individually accomplish a positive goal in everyone can have his or her input, we can guarantee that the all areas of life. future will be bright. That hope — the “tradition” — is what gives Traditions are based on those who came before us, but in order the favorable and certain outlook for teens in the world today.

DAWSON ’06 ATTENDS LEADERSHIP FORUM ON MEDICINE By Coleman Coffey ’04, Editor in Chief, The ECHO or sophomore James Dawson, hard work and ded- Dawson will attend the July session. He is very excited Fication are a must. to be included in an organization such as this. Dawson was recently selected to be a member “It’s like a medical school for high school students for of the National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine, a two weeks,” he said. prestigious association that gives high school students a Dawson is not the only person excited about the pro- chance to witness firsthand what it is like working in the gram. Sophomore Nick Hall, a friend of Dawson’s, said medical field. Dawson was a perfect candidate for the forum. “It gives the youth an insight into what doctors really “James has always been a very determined person,” do behind the scenes,” Dawson said. “Basically, you James Dawson ’06 Hall said. “Not just in school but in all aspects of his life. shadow a doctor in a hospital and also maybe in their office.” He never seems to quit, and when he gets a goal in his head or Dawson, whose mom is a nurse and whose next-door neighbor something he wants to achieve, he won’t quit until that goal has is a doctor, has grown up having an interest in pursuing a career been surpassed.” in the medical field. He enjoys many of his classes at Trinity and In addition to being invited to participate in the forum, Dawson carries exceptional grades in hopes that in he can major in pre- also has been invited to join the National Honor Society of High medicine in college. School Scholars, an honor society based in Atlanta and run by The forum lasts for two weeks and has multiple sessions. Claes Nobel, grandson of Alfred Nobel. 31

SYSOL H’03 RETIRES FROM TRINITY THEATRE AFTER 25 YEARS By Joel Kleyer ’05, Centerspread Editor, The ECHO

r. Greg Sysol H’03 has retired from Trinity’s “Mr. Sysol can’t be replaced,” junior actor C.J. MDepartment of Theatre Arts after 25 years. Rush said. “His hard work and love for the theater When Sysol started at Trinity for the 1978- will be missed.” 79 school year, Father Ted Sans served as the producer Mr. William P. Bradford II H’03, longtime artistic for the theatre program. Sysol took over the position in director for Trinity Theatre, praised Sysol’s work: “He the 1985-86 school year, and in the early 1990s he added has been responsible in providing the wherewithal for us technical director duties to his job description. to build some fulfilling theatre.” While at Trinity, Sysol produced 38 performances, Sysol said that many memorable moments took place with this spring’s production of Carousel being his last. Greg Sysol H’03 after the conclusion of a production, explaining to the Sysol is stepping down from his theatre duties to put more time company what they just contributed to the program. toward the daily Trinity Television (TTV) broadcasts and video “I’m bittersweet that my role as producer has come to an end,” production classes. He also teaches an English class. Sysol said, “but it’s kind of a special moment in all. My favorite As the Theatre Department’s producer, Sysol was in charge of moments are tied to students and the realization that at some point hiring and grading the staff, developing a budget and overseeing you touched another human being’s life.” the productions. As technical director, Sysol was responsible for Thank you, Mr. Sysol, for 25 years of serving Trinity Theatre the concepts, building of the productions’ sets, lighting and sound. and her students so well.

MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON By Alex Flood ’05, Centerspread Editor, The ECHO rinity junior Ryan Smith took a leave from was running for Kentucky lieutenant governor with TTrinity campus life this spring while participating Ernie Fletcher until he was forced to drop out for legal in the United States Senate’s Page Program in reasons. Washington, D.C. While in Washington, Smith stayed busy by helping From January to June, Smith lived in Webster Hall and the Senate run smoothly day by day. He ran errands, such worked as a page for Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell as delivering papers or relaying messages for senators, (R). He was one of 30 pages selected. using the Senate Subway. He also answered telephones Smith’s family is “very involved with politics,” he when needed, worked in the Senate cloakroom and said. His aunt, Shannon Jones, runs Ohio Senator Mike Ryan Smith ’04 helped with the Senate’s daily roll call. DeWine’s and Congressman Steve Chabot’s campaigns. In addi- In addition to his Senate duties, Smith had the privilege of attend- tion, Smith’s grandmother is the Republican Party chairperson for ing President Bush’s State of the Union address in January. He Whitley County, Ky. also met President Bush during a tour of the White House and Smith volunteered to work on Sen. McConnell’s campaign in CIA headquarters. In addition, Smith’s service to the Senate 2002. He also volunteered for the campaign of Hunter Bates, who included a trip to New York City.

ROCKS DO WELL IN ARTS COMPETITION n the Jefferson County Arts Awards Competition, senior Dean IAschbacher won a Silver Key for Drawing and freshman John Adams won a Silver Key for Sculpture. Junior Corey Washburn won an honorable mention for Ceramics.

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OSCAR BROHM HONORED AT CATHOLIC ALUMNI SALUTE rinity parent and assistant football coach Oscar Brohm began work as an auditor for Ernst & Ernst T Brohm was one of seven individuals honored at in 1970. Other career stops included The Louisville the Salute to Catholic School Alumni dinner on Courier-Journal, WHAS-TV and Metro Louisville March 16 at the Galt House East. The annual event is government. sponsored by the Catholic Education Foundation. He has coached since 1970, starting with St. Denis Brohm has been associated with Louisville area sports football and Shively baseball and including St. Bernard for more than 40 years as an athlete and a coach. and Highview sports and the Fern Creek Babe Ruth and He attended St. Ann, Holy Cross and St. Denis ele- Optimist leagues. Over the years, he has coached foot- mentary schools and graduated from Flaget High School. Oscar Brohm ball, basketball, baseball and softball at the elementary, At Flaget he played football, basketball and baseball and earned secondary and college levels. first-team All-State honors as quarterback. He also served as pres- He and his wife, Donna, coached the Spalding University ident of the student body during his senior year. women’s softball team in 2001. Currently, he serves on the foot- Brohm attended the University of Louisville on a football ball staff at Trinity and as an assistant coach for the Louisville scholarship and graduated with a degree in accounting. He also Fire arena football team. has a master’s degree in education from U of L and is a certified Brohm and his wife have four children Ð Greg ’88, Jeff ’89, public accountant. Kim and Brian ’04 Ð and are members of St. Bernard Parish.

FATHER-SON GOLF SCRAMBLE - A DERBY TRADITION By John Kahl ’69, Teacher he Great Balloon Race, the Mini Mara- such a successful day. T thon, the Great Steamboat Race, the I say a saddened goodbye to the seniors and Trinity Father-Son Golf Scramble! It an enthusiastic hello to the freshmen. Thanks for must be Derby Week. your support, and let’s do it again next year!! What a combination of wonderful events to take place during Louisville’s finest days of the 1. Don and Matt ’06 Langan - 32 year. While the runners were salving their mus- 2. Pat and Kevin ’06 Heitz - 34 cles and the balloonists were packing away, 25 3. Mike and Andrew ’06 Carroll - 35 pairs of Trinity fathers and sons gathered at 3. John ’78 and Sean ’05 Walsh - 35 Indian Springs Golf Course for a leisurely nine 4. Harry and Marty ’06 Nash - 36 holes of golf. 4. Charlie ’71 and Tommy ’06 O’Bryan - 36 The play was excellent. More important than 4. Alan ’71 and Ryan ’06 McGinnis - 36 the final scores, however, was the opportunity 4. Larry and Prentice ’07 Hollingsworth -36 Mike ’75, Stephen and for fathers to gather with their sons and spend Michael ’06 Chancellor 5. Mike ’75 and Michael ’06 Chancellor - 37 some quality time together. It was a time for Trinity fathers to 5. Pat and Pat ’07 Speer - 37 meet other Trinity fathers and to become strangers no more. It 6. Les and Sam ’05 Terwilleger - 38 was a time for laughter, joke telling and good-natured ribbing. For 6. Pat and Ryan ’04 Harris - 38 a short period of time, it was all about fathers relying on sons and 7. Al and Eric ’05 Futrell - 39 sons relying on fathers in order to figure out how to successfully 7. Edward and James ’07 Chaney - 39 complete the hole, make a shot or even which shot to make. It is 8. Fred Krebs and Kevin ’05 Purcell - 40 times like these that make me proud to be a part of something no 8. Mo ’71 and Nathan ’06 Price - 40 other high school in the city can claim. 8. Dominick and Nick ’07 D’Urso - 40 Congratulations to Matt ’06 and Don Langan for their first- 8. Tom and Thomas ’07 Colbert - 40 place finish. Kevin ’06 and Pat Heitz finished second. The com- 9. Dave and Drew ’06 Haycraft - 41 petition results were as follows: Tommy O’Bryan ’06, son of 9. Jim Marshall and Blake ’07 Whelan - 41 Charlie O’Bryan ’71, longest drive; Michael Chancellor ’06, son 10. Ed ’73 and Russ ’05 Harpring - 42 of Mike Chancellor ’75, longest putt; Larry Hollingsworth 11. Terry and Branden ’06 Buller - 43 (Prentice ’07), closest to the pin; and James Chaney ’07, shortest 12. Rich ’82 and Jake Allen ’07 - 50 drive. Most of all, congratulations to all participants for making 13. Eugene and Brian ’07 Cox - 51 33

STUDENT SERVICE THAT’S A HORSE OF A DIFFERENT COLOR By Chris Weis ’04, Features Editor, The ECHO

or the past three years the Advanced HALLION PHOTO: COREY weekend traffic on Shelbyville Road on F Program Class of 2004 has had to the drive to Middletown, turning onto choose from a carbon-copy list of Long Run Road, and finally pulling into a required community service projects. sloping, gravel driveway — a fenced-in While there was only one option provided pasture to their left and a 10,000-square- for the students’senior year, the venture was foot riding arena to their right. ’ of an entirely different nature and has, con- 04 Students have aided in side walking sequently, been considered by some partici- (the supporting of riders on either flank pants as a more satisfying experience. of the horse), horse grooming and land- Volunteering at Green Hill Therapy, Inc., scaping tasks. the seniors assisted in pediatric physical “Side walking can be a challenge therapy in the form of hippotherapy, which because not all of the kids cooperate,” invokes the development of motor skills Chris Weis, Michael Hogan and Ross Oates Mike Graven said of the popular Green are among the seniors who have through horseback riding. worked at Green Hill. Hill assignment. “Of course, not all of “It’s more rewarding than the impersonal the horses cooperate either.” and semi-removed projects like the walks of yore,” said Matt Arguably the most worthwhile aspect of the endeavor is that Covington, recalling AIDS and hunger walks. each individual volunteered over a number of weeks. Ben Cayot has noticed that he and his peers are more involved “Green Hill has provided a sense of doing something meaning- in the hippotherapy service and more motivated because they are ful on a week-to-week basis,” Covington said. “actually getting something accomplished.” Graven said that Green Hill Therapy is a good program and he “We don’t just show up and that’s it, like in previous years,” is glad to have spent his time constructively. “I never would have Cayot said. known about Green Hill if it weren’t for Trinity,” he said. “I’m Throughout the winter months, students fought post-school and glad I got involved.”

THS STUDENTS TEACH AND LEARN AT FIGHTMASTER TOURNAMENT By John Kahl ’69, Teacher t was a beautiful spring day on Monday, men suddenly exploded with applause and IApril 26, when nearly 50 Trinity stu- high fives. Usually, I am worried about the dents descended on River Road Country tournament; on April 26 I sat in awe of Club to be mentors and golf coaches to what I saw. As senior Rob Curtin said, children with special needs. The Don “This is something words cannot describe.” Fightmaster Tournament for Exceptional I echo that sentiment. Children once again asked Trinity to take on On the surface, I think we understand the lion’s share of volunteer service. better what Christian leadership is about. Unsure what to do or how to do it, the However, there is no doubt we all walked young men resorted to doing what they do away with something deeper in our hearts, best — be teenagers. For several hours stronger in our souls and more definite in each Trinity student was assigned a child our minds. I don’t know what it is, but I do to mentor, assist or otherwise be responsi- know I saw and felt it on that beautiful ble for. Our students walked, talked, Chris Gofney ’04 assists a young golfer. April morning. It was taught to me by our laughed, caddied and helped feed the young people in their care. It students. They touched my heart, the hearts of the exceptional was an inspirational day for all involved and filled with joy and children in their care and the parents who were present. It was a laughter, wonder and amazement, bonding and friendship. unique experience, and I’m happy to say that Trinity is the only I am so proud of our guys. They were asked to blindly follow and school to participate in the Don Fightmaster Tournament for they did. In turn, they became the leaders. Normally quiet young Exceptional Children in this magnitude. 34

SOLOMON ’04 RECEIVES NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP rinity senior Andrew J. strong grades throughout high TSolomon has been awarded school and by an SAT score com- a $2,500 National Merit parable to a student’s PSAT Scholarship. According to the score. About two-thirds of the National Merit Scholarship com- 15,000 students named semifinal- petition, he is one of some 2,500 ists receive the honor of being high school seniors named win- named a finalist. ners. Scholarship recipients were In addition to the four finalists, chosen from approximately 15,000 seven Trinity students were com- finalists in the 2004 Merit Scholar- mended by the National Merit ship competition. Scholarship Corporation. Their In addition, for the fourth straight scores were also very high but year all of Trinity’s National Merit slightly below the score needed From left: Trinity President Dr. Rob Mullen ’77, Travis R. semifinalists were named finalists Watters’04, Michael R. Graven’04, Joshua D. Hausladen’04, to become semifinalists or final- by the National Merit Scholarship Andrew J. Solomon’04 and Father David Zettel ’58. ists. These students are seniors Corporation. Congratulations to the Elliot H. Brown, Merv C. Huber, following seniors: Michael R. Graven, Joshua D. Hausladen, Stephen M. Klump, William T. McClean, J. Daniel McGeeney, Andrew J. Solomon and Travis R. Watters. Zachary C. Olson and Michael F. Witten. Finalist status is achieved through principal endorsement,

2 ROCKS IN BETA CLUB SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ational Beta Club Moderator Donna Rice reports that two of the top 375 candidates out of 800 entries. They were Nseniors Michael Hogan and Daniel McGeeney were chosen based on academic excellence, leadership, character and selected as semifinalists in the National Beta Club service to their school and community. scholarship program. Hogan went on to become a finalist, win- Hogan was one of only three students in Jefferson County, 17 ning a $1,000 scholarship from the organization. in Kentucky and 209 in the United States to be chosen as a final- Each National Beta Club Chapter can nominate two of its ist in the competition. senior members for the sholarship. Hogan and McGeeney were

13 SENIORS EARN COMMONWEALTH DIPLOMA

y signing-up for the appropriate AP exams, the following Brett T. Giesler Bseniors have completed the final requirements needed to Michael E. Hogan receive a Commonwealth Diploma as well as a Trinity Nicholas E. LaBedz diploma. Congratulations to: John D. McGeeney Gordon B. Newell Philip D. Aschbacher Andrew J. Solomon Brent T. Batchelor Andrew R. Thain Benjamin T. Cunningham Travis R. Watters Sean P. Gardner Michael F. Witten

FRENCH SCRABBLEROCKS WIN CITY CHAMPIONSHIP n February the Varsity French ScrabbleRocks knocked out the city. Itheir opponent DeSales 594 to 562 to win first place in the Congratulations to team moderator Mr. Alan Wilson and the city. Our JV ScrabbleRocks turned duPont Manual crim- French ScrabbleRocks! Mr. Wilson vowed to shave his beard son red by beating them 419 to 406 to also win first place in if the Rocks won. He fulfilled his promise. 35

3 SENIORS WIN ROBERT C. BYRD SCHOLARSHIPS rinity High School continued a strong run of prestigious TRobert C. Byrd scholarship winners this year. Only 15 scholarships are awarded in each of the six Kentucky dis- tricts, with a limit of 95 for the commomwealth. The following Trinity seniors will receive $1,500 four-year, renewable scholarships: Daniel McGeeney, Andrew Solomon and Michael Witten.

Daniel McGeeney’04 Andrew Solomon ’04 Michael Witten ’04 ECHO CONTINUES WINNING TRADITION Congratulations to the ECHO newspaper staff for winning The entries of the four first-place winners have been sent to the awards in recent journalism contests! national contest, where they are eligible for cash prizes.

2004 Kentucky Professional Communicators Kentucky High School Journalism Association Contest Journalism Contest Eric Lanham ’04 - First Place tie, Columns Elliot Brown ’04 - First Place, Opinion Robert “Stats” Sampson ’05 - First Place, Sports Coleman Coffey ’04 - First Place, Editorials Elliot Brown ’04 - Third Place tie, Columns Corey Hallion ’04 - First Place, Sports Photography; Leo Brown ’04 - Honorable Mention, Editorial Writing Second Place, Feature Photo ECHO - First Place, Overall Design Robert “Stats” Sampson ’05 - First Place, Sports ECHO - Second Place, Page One Design Chris Weis ’04 - Second Place, Features; Second Place, Reviews ECHO - Third Place, Two-Page Layout Shawn Kelly ’06 - Honorable Mention, Cartooning Matt Phillips ’05 - Honorable Mention, Sports Based on cumulative points, the ECHO received second place in ECHO staff - Honorable Mention, Graphics the General Excellence category for Class 3-A.

FBLA BOYS FINISH THIRD he Basketball Rocks weren’t the only team to win their a good learning experience outside of the classroom.” Tregional tournament in March. Trinity’s FBLA (Future Qualifying for FBLA competition is no small feat. Those in the Business Leaders of America) hit their own version of a Entrepreneur competition are given a test, and the top eight three- three-pointer by placing third in state competition. person teams compete in a case study. The teams are then sepa- Placing for Trinity in the Entrepreneur competition were seniors rated into different rooms and are given 20 minutes to come up Brett Batchelor, Brian Smith and Andrew Thain. Senior Michael with ideas. After the grueling process, they have 10 minutes to Hogan placed third in International Business. Senior Jamil Zabaneh present their proposal to a team of judges. tied for first in the region but failed to place in the state competition. Students who take the International Business and Marketing “I think we did really well,” said FBLA Moderator J.P. Rich Exam face a 100-question multiple choice test, with their scores ’82. “Despite not qualifying for the national competition, this was ranked among approximately 50 other teams.

QUICK RECALL ROCKS HAVE SOLID YEAR oach Ed Bowling declared this year’s varsity Quick After league play, the Rocks competed in the eight-team C Recall Team to be in a rebuilding mode. After two years regional tournament but were defeated in the first round. of having a senior class nucleus, senior Zach Olson and A season highlight was the team’s performance at the junior Sean Walsh led this year’s team. The balance of the team Kentucky Derby Academic Tournament. The Rocks advanced is comprised of sophomores. to the Sweet 16 by going 3-0 in round-robin play. Trinity Trinity finished third in league play with a record of 6-3. The crushed Iroquois 51-6, squeaked by Seneca 31-29 and sealed three matches lost were by a combined 10 points and against the deal with a resounding 39-18 victory over John Hardin senior-dominated teams. High School. 36

SHAMMY AWARDS HANDED OUT AT 48TH SENIOR PROM or the 48th consecutive year, the Trinity Shammy Awards - Nathan Marks; Mr. Winter Sports - Ryan McIntosh; Mr. Spring Fwere presented at the Senior Prom. The awards are voted Sports - Brendan McKenzie; Mr. Performing Arts - Elliot Brown; on by the senior class and presented to their own at mid- Mr. Visual Arts - Britt Dodd; Mr. Scholarship - Michael Hogan; night at the Prom. Nearly 90 percent of the senior class attend Mr. Rock Spirit - Vinnie Bergman. the Senior Prom. The senior class officers presented a special Mr. Congeniality This year’s winners were: Mr. Football - Kerry Pappas; Mr. Shammy to Tony Miles. And the most coveted Shammy, Mr. Basketball - Brad Noe; Mr. Baseball - Tyler Kuhn; Mr. Fall Sports Trinity, went to Kyle Hettinger.

STOCK ROCKS CASH IN wo three-man teams from Trinity competed in the Kentucky At the Chicago competition the team faced a tough crowd of TEconomics Challenge contest conducted by the Kentucky seasoned, intense competitors. The Stock Rocks lacked the Council on Economic Education. The contest was held on experience to compete with the other teams there but learned a April 15 at the Federal Reserve Bank in downtown Louisville. great deal from the experience. The two teams comprised seniors Dan Derringer, Brett “We had a nice trip,” said Dr. Tom Zehnder ’63, the Stock Giesler and Travis Watters on Team A, and juniors Collin Rocks’ moderator. “We saw how other schools run things.” Carroll, Brandon Gaddis and Chris Hobson on Team B. Dr. Zehnder called his team “babes in the woods,” referring to In a very close contest, Team B won by one point. Each of the their inexperience against the competition. team members won a $100 savings bond from the Kentucky “Congratulations to Dr. Tom Zehnder” former principal David Council on Economic Education and the right to go to Chicago Winkler said. “This is certainly one type of benchmark perfor- to represent the commonwealth of Kentucky in the Midwestern mance or assessment that allows us to assess students learning in Region of the Economics Challenge. comparison to students outside their classes and Trinity.”

TRINITY AWARDED RECORD NUMBER OF GOVERNOR’S SCHOLARS

ifteen Trinity juniors were selected for the 2004 Governor’s covery. Each student selects a focus area (astronomy, fine arts, F Scholars Program. This number represents the largest con- psychology, philosophy, etc.) and participates in both a general tingent the school has ever sent to GSP. studies class and in a Governor’s Scholars seminar. Kentucky’s Congratulations go to the following Trinity students: Brian GSP is the longest running and most prestigious of all such pro- Bani, Chris Buetow, Alex Buschermohle, Colin Carroll, Stephen grams in the country. Chan, Patrick Crush, Mitch Hobbs, Parker Hobson, John “This is a real testimony to both the quality of our Advanced LaFollette, Peter Ninneman, Tommy Reynolds, Andrew Scoggan, Program students and their dedication,” said Advanced Program Mark Sheller, Tyler Short and Sean Walsh. Director Frank Ward H’01, who was selected to be a GSP instruc- The Governor’s Scholars Program will be held this summer at tor at Bellarmine. “These 15 students are representative of their Centre College, Eastern Kentucky University and Bellarmine whole class; the tip of the iceberg, so to speak. They demonstrate University for approximately 1,000 outstanding Kentucky high the strength of the whole group and I think that’s what really school students. Established in 1983, the program has been makes this important. highly successful, offering a concentrated academic and personal “To be accepted, the applicants must have a 3.5 grade point growth experience for seniors who have demonstrated excep- average or higher. They look at your standardized test scores, tional intellectual potential, high academic achievement and cre- the level of difficulty of your courses, your extracurricular activ- ative ability. The program moves at a swift pace and advanced ities, your honors and the three essays you submit. Being level, as the Scholars concentrate on concepts, theory and dis- accepted is not easy.”

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LED BY MCGEENEY ’04, MATH TEAM FINISHES SECOND IN LEAGUE By Elliot Brown ’04, Reviews Editor, The ECHO he Math Rocks finished second out of 28 teams in the “The Math League was a good chance to represent the math T Louisville High School Mathematics League (LHML), program at Trinity,” McGeeney said. “I was used to doing the and five students qualified for the second round of the kinds of problems (on the exams) because of Mr. Moody’s train- American Invitational Mathematics Examination. ing in class.” The team, moderated by Mr. Harry Moody, competed in the Another element of the Math Rocks’ competition is the LHML in four different competitions throughout the year. American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME), which Several team members finished strong in the LHML, led by took place March 23. The exam is the second round of national senior Patrick McGeeney’s second-place finish among seniors and competition in which students can participate. all students. Bryan Henn finished seventh among all freshmen. Trinity had five students qualify for the AIME by scoring well In the sophomore division, Kenny Minogue finished fifth and on the AMC-12 exam. Those students are Chan, Henn, freshman Robert Wessel placed 14th. Among juniors, Takeshi Matsui finished Robert Mauer, junior Tommy Reynolds and Wessel. It is rela- fourth, Stephen Chan placed seventh and Kane Miller placed 11th. tively unusual to have two freshmen qualify for the AIME. ROCKS SOLID AT KUNA ongratulations to freshmen Preston Bates and Austin C Raderer for presenting bill proposals that were passed in the recent Kentucky United Nations Assembly (KUNA). KUNA Moderator Mr. Joe Thompson ’63 also reports that Bates was one of only 24 students selected from more than 1,200 participants as an outstanding speaker at the assembly. Preston Bates ’07 Austin Raderer ’07 THS PLACES THIRD IN GOVERNOR’S CUP DISTRICT COMPETITION By Leo Brown ’04, Sports Editor, The ECHO

his year’s Governor’s Cup team set the tone for Trinity regional play. Unfortunately, a mishap left the team unable to Tteams of the future by finishing third in district competition. compete at the tournament. With only one senior and an abundance of sopho- Team member Kevin Purcell was happy with the Quick mores, the Quick Recall team, the Future Problem Solvers and Recall squad’s performance. “It was a two-horse race between the Test Takers made a strong showing at the tournament, which Trinity and St. X,” he said. “Playing without any seniors, I was held at Ballard High School. thought we did very well.” “Our Quick Recall and Future Problem Solver teams com- Future Problem Solvers Moderator Missy Clay was pleased peted very well,” said Mr. Ed Bowling, Governor’s Cup moder- with her group’s effort. Trinity placed second, losing only to ator. “Being the youngest team, we did an outstanding job. The Sacred Heart Academy. table is set for the future.” “They did extremely well,” Clay said. “It’s extremely difficult In the Test-Taking round of the competition, seniors Brett to gather your thoughts as a group.” Batchelor (Science) and Dan Derringer (Math), junior Sean In Future Problem Solvers competition students are given two Walsh (Arts/Humanities and sophomores Rob Astorino (Arts/ hours to discover problems and solutions based on something in Humanities) and Nils Herdelin (Arts/Humanities) qualified for the future. The scenario must be explained in writing in a docu- regional play. Walsh went on to do well enough at the regional ment that averages 10 pages in length. tournament to qualify for state. The team was comprised of seniors Josh Hausladen and Wes The Quick Recall Rocks finished second, failing to qualify for Thomas and juniors Alex Buschermohle and Tyler Kmetz. SPEECH ROCKS he Speech Rocks earned a berth in their regional tourna- Gardner, respectively, qualified for the state competition. T ment this spring. The Improvisational Duo teams of Andy Sobczyk and Haire qualified for state in Broadcasting, sophomores Ben Sobczyk and Josh Moore, seniors Andy and Gardner in Prose. Sobczyk and Matt Orgel, and seniors John Haire and Sean 38

TRIBUTE TO TRINITY By Coleman Coffey ’04

Coleman Coffey, president of the Class of 2004, delivered this address at a special Mass for former faculty before the Trinity Tribute 50th anniversary celebration on May 22.

have been familiar with Trinity High School for well over 12 members of the Trinity community who haven’t stepped foot on Iyears now — not quite as long as most of you in this room tonight. campus for some time, the immense changes must come as a Although for the first eight of those years I was merely an pleasant surprise. excited fan sitting with my dad over in the In the last four years we have had the bene- bleachers of Harry Jansing Field, I knew that fit of utilizing the R.W. Marshall Center, the this was the high school I wanted to attend; I Floersh Hall extension, Shamrock Hall, reno- felt like this place was where I belonged. It vations to Steinhauser Gym and, finally, Duerr seems kind of funny now looking back at how Hall. We’ve even had a chance to experience naive an 8-year-old can be, because it wasn’t less tangible, yet very important aspects of until I became an actual student here when I Trinity. I’m not sure how much everyone here finally ascertained what a sense of belonging knows about the House System, but it’s one of to this place really is. the most innovative arrangements I’ve ever Within the first month of my freshman year, seen in a school setting. Not only does it break I gained an early insight of how much an down class barriers, it also gives numerous opportunity my parents were placing upon my new ways for students to get involved in path. It was at this moment that I was first school activities. Trinity is very grateful to Mr. The late Father Kevin Caster H’93 appointed a member of the Trinity commu- Dan Zoeller and his exceptional ideas. nity, and all I wanted to do was run with it. I tried to get involved The most accommodating aspect of this entire school is the in as many activities as I could, knowing that high school divi- simplest: the classroom. Never have I been so close to faculty, dends paid back the more you invested. Freshman year I began staff, administration playing basketball and found out firsthand how much hard work and even alumni. and dedication it takes to be a student-athlete at Trinity. There is a special Also freshman year, I was fortunate enough to be chosen as a relationship that shadow leader by Mr. Joey Porter ’78 and Mr. Roger Burkman in exists between stu- the Advancement Office. For anyone who was as excited about dents and their edu- this place as I was, it was a great job. I actually had a chance to cators here. I really share days in class with many prospective eighth-graders, whose feel like my teachers shoes I had filled only a year before. are more than just I’m not going to say I wasn’t nearly exhausted at the end of my educators — they’re freshman year; it’s always a pretty rough transition from grade mentors. And for as school to the much quicker pace of high school. Regardless, my long as I’ve known roots were beginning to be firmly planted into this institution. them, they will be Fortunately, the graduating Class of 2004 entered this school there to guide me in during one of her most expansionary periods. To the many any way possible. Even with all the new horizons, the (Left to right): Father Tom Boland, Joe enrollment increases Gliessner ’63, Brother Robert Arrowsmith each year, the expan- and Father Ron Domhoff H’98 (back turned) sions of the campus, the Shakespeare and calculus lessons, this school has not lost touch with it’s most important aspect: Its mis- sion to foster a Catholic community of education and faith to a legion of young men. With all of the roadblocks and hazards that stand in the way of teenagers, faith is something that can become frail at times. Out of everything that I feel pride in for Trinity, its effectiveness to build a whole community of Christian faith and Denny Esterle H’01 (left) action is what makes me feel closest to its core. 39

Senior Retreat is a mean, think about life-altering experi- it — if you sat next ence when you are a to Brian Brohm in retreatant. But being seventh-period able to lead two humanities class senior retreats this would you want it year was unexplain- to be over? able. Giving back to Trinity has given my classmates in me a story and an that setting was one experience I can Jack Guthrie ’58 of the most inspiring call my own. There Father Don Springman H’94 (left) and Father Ron Domhoff H’98 things I’ve ever been involved in. I know fully now what it means are 270 other sto- to be a Catholic, a friend and a believer. ries that will be coming to an end at graduation, but their legacy It’s been a long journey since freshman year. I can’t believe will stay here, and so will their spirit — living on for another it’s a week from being over. There are so many things I don’t 50 years. want to say goodbye to, although I know it is inevitable. I That’s what makes this place so special.

Linda Braun and John Esterle Lisetta Kenney, Mike Hamilton H’96 and Kathy Mullen

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6 ROCKS SIGN LETTERS OF INTENT

Kenny Barnett (baseball) signed with Northern Kentucky University. Kyle Riddell (volleyball) signed with Lindenwood University. Barnett finished the season with a 2.11 ERA in 69.67 innings pitched. Riddell is a two-year starter for the Shamrocks. He also plays Sean Duggins (baseball) signed with Transylvania University. middle blocker for the Louisville Fury Volleyball Club. Head vol- Duggins batted .301 and hit 22 RBIs, including three homers, in leyball coach Pat Bowles H’01 had this to say about Riddell: 40 at-bats. “Kyle’s size and leaping ability makes him an outstanding Tyler Kuhn (baseball) signed with the University of West Virginia. blocker and a powerful attacker. He plays back-row defense, a Kuhn has a batting average of .318 and amassed 42 hits and 36 rarity among big middle blockers. He has shown great energy on RBIs as a senior. Said head baseball coach Steve Tompkins ’81: the court and helped to make Trinity a formidable name among “Tyler led the team in every offensive category as a junior and was volleyball schools and clubs.” a leader for the team in his final season of high school competition.” Andrew Sobczyk (tennis) signed with Furman University. Blake Nix (basketball) signed with Taylor University. Nix averaged Sobczyk has a 4.0 GPA in Trinity’s Advanced Program. He was 9.5 points and 5.2 rebounds per game as a senior and was instru- the 2002 and 2003 regional doubles champion and state runner- mental in leading Trinity to its first-ever trip to the Sweet 16. In two up in that category both years. He also earned a top-300 national Sweet 16 games he averaged 13.5 points and 8.5 rebounds per game. ranking the last two years. BROHM ’04 NAMED NATIONAL QB OF THE YEAR hat else can this kid accomplish? Brohm finished as one of Kentucky’s s all-time best W Trinity won its 15th football state cham- quarterbacks and led the Shamrocks to a 39-5 record in pionship seven months ago, but All-America his career, including 15-0 in the playoffs and three con- quarterback Brian Brohm continues to gain notoriety. secutive Class 4-A titles. As a senior, Brohm completed The National Quarterback Club has named the Kentucky 298 of 463 passes for 3,720 yards and 33 touchdowns. Mr. Football the National High School Quarterback of For his career, he completed 698 of 1,071 passes for the Year. Brohm, a University of Louisville signee, was 10,579 yards and 119 TDs with just 14 interceptions. He honored at the awards dinner on June 29 at the J.W. finished second to Leslie County’s Tim Couch on the Marriott Hotel in Washington, D.C. Football greats Eli, Brian Brohm ’04 state list for career yardage and touchdown passes. Peyton and Archie Manning were among the other honorees at Oh, yeah — He also was drafted in the 49th round of the Major the dinner, along with Roger Staubach and Aaron Brooks. League Baseball draft by the Colorado Rockies.

TRINITY ANNOUNCES NEW HEAD SOCCER COACH regory Moss-Brown has been named head soccer coach Journal. “Everything is directed towards the environment of a Gat Trinity. Moss-Brown replaces Walter Mata, who was small college. 154-43-1 in nine years. Mata’s team won the 1998 state “My whole life has been soccer. I love teaching, and there is championship and finished with a No. 3 national ranking. so much teaching to do at this level. It’s just a perfect fit in so A native of England, Moss-Brown comes to Louisville from St. many ways. ... I want to strengthen the schedule so we are a Petersburg, Fla., where he served as director of coaching educa- powerhouse.” tion since August 2003 and head coach at Division II Eckerd Moss-Brown came to the United States in 1982 and played four College in St. Petersburg for one year. Prior to that, Moss-Brown years at Hartwick before spending the next eight years playing in was head coach at Division I power Hartwick (in upstate New professional and semi-pro leagues. He was a member of the York) — a school that has been to the NCAA Tournament 22 Trinidad & Tobago national team in 1988. Moss-Brown went to times and won the 1977 national title. graduate school at the University of Louisville. “The more research I did on Trinity, it just made sense for me In addition to coaching, Moss-Brown will teach psychology to come here,” Moss-Brown told Jody Demling of The Courier at Trinity. SZABO AND BASKETBALL ROCKS HONORED Congratulations to Mike Szabo and his team for piling up a bunch of season-ending honors, including being named the Team and Coach of the year by The Voice-Tribune. The team’s starting lineup was also named the “Player(s) of the Year” by The Voice-Tribune. 41

2 FOOTBALL ROCKS NAMED TO ALL-STAR TEAM eniors Brian Brohm (quarterback) and Kerry Pappas (cen- Ster) were selected to play for the Kentucky All-Stars in the annual Kentucky-Tennessee All-Star game on June 18 at the University of Tennessee’s Neyland Stadium. The Bluegrass boys rallied from being down 14-3 to win 28- 23. Kentucky has won four of the past five games but trails 14-7 in the series. Brohm did not play due to the state baseball play- offs, where he played outfield for Trinity. Brian Brohm ’04 Kerry Pappas ’04

Spring Sports Roundup

BASEBALL The team finished second to St. Xavier in the final standings. After finishing as state runners-up in 2002, the hard-hitting Baseball In singles play, sophomore Miguel Reyes advanced to the third Rocks lost to Lexington Lafayette 8-7 in the semifinals of the 65th round before falling to Nolan Polley of Paul Dunbar (6-4, 6-0). State Baseball Tournament at Lexington’s Applebee’s Park on June Senior Andy Sobczyk advanced to the semifinals but lost to Ben 18. The sixth-ranked Rocks came into the game with a 33-6 record. Clos of St. Xavier (6-1, 3-6, 6-2). Lafayette hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning to seal the victory. The doubles rounds featured the teams of junior Steve Lavelle Down 6-2, Trinity tied it at 6 in the top of the sixth, but walked and freshman Michael Logan and senior Robbie Link and fresh- a batter to start the bottom of the inning. The runner then advanced man Robert Stedman. Logan and Lavelle advanced to the third to third on an attempted pickoff at first base. The homerun brought round, where they were defeated by St. Xavier (4-6, 7-5, 6-0). in the two deciding runs. Link and Stedman made it to the quarterfinals but fell to duPont The Generals scored five runs in the first inning. Trinity rallied Manual (6-3, 7-6, 10-8). in the top of the sixth when Lafayette hit two Rock batters and Reyes and Sobczyk were named to the All-State Team. gave up a two-run single to senior Matt Brady. Trinity scored on a double steal when senior Nick Tompkins scored from third to TRACK & FIELD make it 6-5 and pinch-hitter Nathan Sturtzel, advanced to second. The Track & Field Rocks qualified for the state meet in two Senior Wes Steltenphol’s RBI single to left tied it at 6. The bases events with three entries: the 4x800 relay team and pole vault. were loaded, but Trinity flied out to right to end the rally. The team finished in 10th place overall. North Hardin won the In the seventh, the Rocks pulled within 8-7 on senior Tyler team title. Deskins’ RBI single to right. Unfortunately, Deskins was picked The 4x800 team of junior Pat Daly, sophomore Kenny off at first. Minogue and freshman Ethan Short won the regional in a time of Trinity played without regular first baseman, senior Sean 8 minutes and 8 seconds — 15 seconds in front of second place Duggins, who drove in the winning run against Seneca in the and setting a new school record. The team finished third at the Seventh Region finals. Duggins was suffering from mononucleosis. state meet, improving their school-record time. The Rocks scored first, making it 1-0, but the Generals went up Pole vaulters Brandon McKenzie (senior) and Evan Byers 6-1 in the second. Undaunted, Trinity cut the deficit to 6-2 in the (junior) also qualified for the state meet by finishing first and sec- fourth when sophomore Erich Holland tripled and scored on junior ond in the region. McKenzie added his name to Trinity’s list of Brad Savko’s single. track state champions with a vault of 14 feet, 6 inches. It was There were Rock ducks on the pond with the bases loaded in the Trinity’s first state championship in track since 2002. fifth, but Holland flied out to deep left field to end the inning. Trinity also had big performances from the distance and field The loss was disappointing after Trinity rallied from a 3-1 deficit teams. Daly was the best finisher for the Rocks for the day by fin- to tie Beechwood in the top of the seventh inning of the quarterfi- ishing fourth in the 1600 with a time of 4:24. nals. Trinity won 5-4 in the ninth inning. Junior Shane Logsdon also had a terrific race in the 3200, allowing race leaders to burn up the pack by running the first mile TENNIS in 4:40. Logsdon finished 15th with a time of 10:29, which was The Tennis Rocks, led by first-year coach Greg Koch, sent two sin- one second off his personal best. gles players and a pair of doubles teams to the State High School Sophomore John Parker gained valuable experience in the dis- Tennis Championships, May 27-30, at the University of Kentucky. cus, throwing 118 feet.

Go Rocks! Go Rocks! Go Rocks! Go Rocks! Go Rocks! Go Rocks! Go Rocks! Go Rocks! Go Rocks! Go Rocks! Go Rocks! Go Rocks! Go Rocks! Go Rocks! Go Rocks! Go Rocks! Go Rocks! Go Rocks! Go Rocks! Go Rocks! Go Rocks! Go Rocks! Go Rocks! Go Rocks! Go Rocks! Go Rocks! Go Rocks! Go Rocks! Go Rocks! Go Rocks! 42

Club Sports Connection BOWLING Kentucky State Championships on their home course. The Rock Rollers continued their success this year. The A Team Missing seniors due to spring break, the Rocks raced with finished second in their conference, earning a State Tournament only three cyclists: freshman James Brown (sixth place), junior berth. The B Team finished third in their respective conference Matt Folz (seventh place) and sophomore Simmons Faulk (12th and did not qualify for state. place). This was a remarkable achievement, At the state tournament, the A Team fin- considering the team’s sparse representation. ished in third place, losing 225-202 in the Last year’s winner, Heath High School from semifinal match. The team was led by senior Paducah, repeated with the overall team win Daniel Farish and junior Jesse Massie. by utilizing a large contingent of racers. Of note this season, Farish rolled his third In other cycling news, Trinity senior perfect 300 game of his career. Jason Wagner took third place in the Clark State Forest Circuit Race in February. With CREW — STATE CHAMPS! a field of more than 40 racers, Jason broke In their first season of competition, the away with some very strong and experi- Rowing Rocks captured the Kentucky High enced cyclists. School Championships in both the eight-man The Cycling Team was moderated by and the four-man events. The regatta was held Messrs. Alan Arnett and Steve Eastman. Cycling Rocks — State Runners-Up! April 24 in Louisville on the Ohio River. In May the team traveled to Cincinnati for the Midwest Junior Lacrosse — STATE CHAMPS! Cham-pionship. Thirty-one teams from across the country com- The Trinity Lacrosse Rocks won the 2004 State Championship peted. Forty-six boats were entered in the regatta. by defeating St. Xavier 9-5 at Kentucky Country Day Field. Trinity’s eight- and four-man boats advanced to the finals. The Coach Pete Schroeder’s Rocks beat 10 other teams to claim Rocks’ eight-man boat finished in second place, and the two their first state championship in the three years the league has four-man boats finished in second and third. The team finished existed. sixth overall. Goal scorers were seniors Parker Sims (3), Ryan Smith (2) “Finishing so high is excellent for a novice team, especially one and Andrew Solomon (1); junior Collin Fackler (1); and in their first season,” Crew Moderator Carole Baker said. “I’m sophomore Chris Sims (2). Sophomore Blake Herner got the really proud of these guys and glad to see them doing so well.” win in goal as he stopped 10 of 15 shots. Senior Eric Heick was The Rowing Rocks were also complimented by officials. the MVP of the tournament. Several Trinity parents received praise for how well our young The Rocks finished the year with a 21-2 record, including 13-0 men acted and their politeness. Some of the time officials stopped against Kentucky teams, falling only to top-ranked teams in our parents and complimented them on how well our men acted Indiana and Tennessee. Things look bright for the future, as the and how polite they were. JV squad finished their season with a 9-2 record as the Fifth Third Bob Hurley ’73 is the team’s head coach. He is a member of Bank Lacrosse Invitational Tournament champions. the Louisville Rowing Club and has been rowing for nine years. Several Lacrosse Rocks were awarded the following honors: Trinity practices on the Ohio River using the rowing club’s First Team All-State - Michael Anderson, Drew Assapimonwait, equipment. Collin Fackler, Eric Heick, Parker Sims and Michael Swindell Trinity is one of six Louisville schools now offering crew. Honorable Mention All-State - Chris Sims Assumption, Ballard, Collegiate, du Pont Manual and Sacred Two Rocks were awarded to national honors: Heart are the others. Crew is a club sport and U.S. Lacrosse All-American - Michael therefore not part of the Kentucky High Anderson School Athletic Association. Trinity partici- U.S. Lacrosse Academic All-American - pants pay for an eight-hour training session Andrew Solomon and travel expenses. Team members are also In addition to being a two-time All- expected to do fund raising. American, senior Michael Anderson was chosen to play for the West squad in the CYCLING ROCKS — 2004 National Senior Showcase, June 25- STATE RUNNERS-UP 27, in St. Louis. He’s one of 96 players Congratulations to the Trinity cycling team nationwide to be chosen and was the first for their second-place showing at the 2004 player ever from Kentucky to participate in Kentucky Mountain Bike State Champion- this game. ships in Bowling Green on March 27. Congratulations to all the lacrosse players For the second year, the Bowling Green and coach Pete Schroeder and his assistants High School Cycling Club has sponsored the Trinity Lacrosse for a very successful year. 43

Club Sports Connection (continued) POWERLIFTING — crosstown rival St. Xavier. The significant victories included THREE-PEAT State Champs, WORLD RECORDS! wins over Cincinnati LaSalle, Cincinnati Elder, Lafayette- This winter, competing against 34 teams and 485 lifters, Trinity Jefferson, Hebron, Wapahani, Indianapolis Cathedral and St. powerlifters won the Class 4-A and overall team state champi- Xavier. onship titles for the third consecutive year. Another highlight was the eruption from Cathedral fans when Scoring 103 points, the Rocks had three individual winners as the defending Indiana state champs Irish squeaked past the Rocks well. Senior Stuart Dierson won the 195-pound class. Senior in a three-game thriller, a sign of respect to our program. In the Brian Thompson won his 220-pound class, setting a new state last tournament at Center Grove, the opposing coach was heard record in the process. He dead-lifted 635 pounds and benched 355 saying to her team that Trinity was the best high school team in pounds for a total of 990 pounds. America. Although debatable, it was yet another sign of respect Junior Kyle Riggs won the 235-pound class. Sophomore Nick for our program. LaBarbara tied the record in the 135-pound class for the flat Senior middle blocker Kyle Riddell showed total dominance bench, benching 275 pounds. early in the season. Unfortunately, he broke a finger and was On April 6-7 your powerlifters entered the 2004 National unable to play the remainder of the season. However, that did not Powerlifting Championships in Oklahoma City. Competing with stop him from signing an athletic scholarship with Lindenwood more than 600 lifters from 19 states, the Rocks finished second in University. the nation! Trinity finished with 76 points; a team from Louisiana Junior Todd Chamberlain transitioned from an outside hitter to won with 85 points. middle blocker this year and proved to be an outstanding player. Trinity had two national champions: sophomore Donald Todd was named to the USA’s 2004 Youth National Training Barnett in the 181-pound class and senior Brian Thompson in the Team, an achievement no other male player from Kentucky has 220-pound class. Barnett set a teenage world record in the dead- ever accomplished. lift, hoisting 556 pounds. Thompson set a teenage world record The SpikeRocks are coached by Pat Bowles H’01, head coach; with a deadlift of 628 pounds. Second-place finishers included Dan Kessler, JV coach; Eric Brian, freshman coach; and Pat freshman Brad Clark, Labarbara, senior Kyle Hettinger and Eckert, assistant coach. sophomore Jeff Krawiec. Freshman Larry Taugher finished fourth in his division. CHAMBERLAIN ’05 NAMED TO JUNIOR All of these were truly remarkable achievements for a team NATIONAL TEAM competing in its first-ever national championship competition. Tens of thousands of boys play volleyball competitively across the U.S. Of these, Volleyball about 400 of the top players in the nation The 2004 volleyball season was one of change, growth and attend a tryout during which only 18 are some adversity. In early 2004 it became apparent that other local selected for the USA Junior National Team. high schools would drop their boys’ program. Not to be dis- Trinity junior Todd Chamberlain is among couraged, Trinity forged a traveling schedule which proved to them. This is extremely gratifying testimony be more competitive than the prior local high school league. to Trinity, to Louisville and to Todd’s club team, MAVA. The Rocks finished their season with a 15-4 record. Season Todd Chamberlain ’05 highlights include first-place finishes in the Indianapolis The squad will attempt to win the Cathedral High School Tournament and the Center Grove High NORCECA (the Volleyball Zone for the USA) Gold Medal in School Tournament; a second-place finish in the Cathedral 2004 and qualify for World Championships in 2005 for the first High School Classic Tournament; and a fourth-place finish in time. The qualifying players will meet at the Olympic Training the Ohio Centreville High School Tournament. The Kentucky Center in Lake Placid, N.Y., on July 10. After a two-week training State Championship Tournament was not held this year. The JV session, the group will be trimmed down to a final travel squad of squad finished with a 13-1 record, and the freshman team had 12 athletes, with the other six returning home. The final squad will a 4-5 record. then travel to the Dominican Republic on approximately July 24 The team also posted two successive dual-match victories over to compete in the NORCECA Zonal Championships.

Members of the Classes of 2000-04 are invited to attend the Fourth Annual Cookout for Cookout for Young Alumni the afternoon of Friday, Sept. 24 at Trinity’s Alumni Hall. Young Alumni Mark your calendar now, and be on the lookout for a postcard. OFFICIAL ORDER FORM FOR THE 2004 TRINITY-ST. XAVIER GAME & 2004 RESERVED HOME SEASON TICKETS

For your convenience, we are now accepting MAIL ORDERS for the 2004 Trinity-St. Xavier game on Friday, Sept. 24, at Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium. All Trinity-St. X ticket orders will be filled on a first-come-first-served basis and will be mailed when they become available.

We also are accepting MAIL ORDERS for RESERVED SEAT PACKAGES for Trinity’s five 2004 HOME FOOTBALL GAMES: Montgomery Bell Academy (Nashville), August 21, 7 p.m.; Chaminade Julienne (Dayton), Sept. 10, 7:30 p.m.; Seneca, Sept. 17, 7:30 p.m.; Shelby County, Oct. 8, 7:30 p.m.; and Fern Creek, Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m.

PLEASE NOTE: Mail orders for Trinity-St. X must be received by Sept. 3 in order for us to process the tickets and mail them to you. Mail orders for Home Reserved Seat Packages must be received by August 2. Trinity-St. X over-the-counter sales will begin Monday, Sept. 20 at 8 a.m. at the Athletic Office. NO SUNDAY SALES! Orders for 20 or more tickets must be picked up at the Athletic Office. Please call the Trinity Athletic Office at (502) 895-6765 if you have any questions.

MAIL ORDERS FOR TRINITY-ST. X RESERVED SEAT PACKAGES MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY SEPARATE CHECKS!

Please use this order form when ordering your tickets:

Trinity vs. St. Xavier Tickets (See stadium diagram) Sections: 204-209 ______Upper Stadium Reserved @$10.00 =______Sections: 104-109 ______Lower Stadium Reserved @$10.00 =______General Admission @ $7.00 =______Parking tags will be pre-sold for all parking in the RED stadium lots. There are approximately 1,700 Parking Pre-Sale: ______Parking Permit (Red Lot) @$10.00= ______spaces in this lot. They will be divided equally ______RV Parking Permit @$25.00= ______between Trinity and St. Xavier. Additional parking will be available in the GREEN lot and several U of L campus lots on a first-come-first-served TOTAL TRINITY-ST. X =______basis. Attendees may also park at the Fairgrounds + Postage & Handling $1.00 and walk to the stadium from Lot H on the Central Avenue extension. The 0.5-mile distance is actually TOTAL ______closer than some campus lots. Additional informa- tion on traffic flow will be available in the weeks prior to the game. TWO SEPARATE CHECKS PLEASE! Reserved Seat Packages for Home Games All Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium seats are num- bered from left to right, beginning with seat 1/101 @ $25.00 (Includes five home games) TOTAL PACKAGES ______and 200 Level sections. All 100-Level sections begin with Row A and end with Row V. Rows H, I and O have been omitted from the sections. Most Name______Address ______200 Level sections begin with Row G and end with Row XX. Rows H, I, O, HH, II and OO have been omitted from the sections. Rows HA, HB, HC, HD, City______State______ZIP______HE and HF indicate handicapped seating in all 200- level sections. The elevator on the west side of the stadium must be used to access seats in the Club Phone______Level (300) and Private Suite areas (400 and 500 Level). Elevator service is not available for 100- Please return to: Trinity High School and 200-Level sections. Athletic Department 4011 Shelbyville Road Louisville, KY 40207 Lois H’03 and Ray H’03 Woock and David Winkler.

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2004 Trinity VARSITY FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

DATE OPPONENT SITE TIME August 21 Nashville Montgomery Bell Academy Trinity 7:00 p.m. August 28 OPEN September 3 Manual Manual 7:30 p.m. September 10 Dayton Chaminade-Julienne Trinity 7:30 p.m. September 17 Seneca Trinity 7:30 p.m. September 24 St. Xavier Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium 8:00 p.m. October 1 Eastern Eastern 7:30 p.m. October 8 Shelby County Trinity 7:30 p.m. October 15 Southern Southern 7:30 p.m. October 22 Fern Creek Trinity 7:30 p.m. October 29 Ballard Ballard 7:30 p.m. November 5 District Playoff November 12 District Championship November 19 Regional Championship November 26 State Semi-Finals December 4 4-A State Championship

Head Varsity Coach: Mr. Bob Beatty H’03

Calendar of Events September 6 Labor Day July 7 Alumni Board of Directors meeting 26 School Board meeting 17-18 Class of ’59, ’54, ’74 and ’94 Reunions 19 Shamrock Awards Dinner (Galt House) August 20 Shillelagh Cup (Trinity Alumni Association vs. 7 Alumni-Varsity Soccer Match St. Xavier Alumni Association, 12 30th Annual Alumni-Varsity Cross Country Run Nevel Meade Golf Course) 20-21 Class of ’89 Reunion 22 1953 Society Dinner 21-22 Class of ’84 Reunion 24 Trinity vs. St. Xavier football game 27 Rockin’ Freshman Orientation 24-25 Class of ’69 Reunion