The Trinity Leader Spring 2003

News for the Trinity Family

ON WITH THE SHOW!

William P. Bradford II H’03 directs Trinity’s spring production of Robert and Elizabeth. Photo by Tommy Downs.

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

have been working at Trinity for 21 We have been fortunate over time to have student deaths come years. I have learned that every school very infrequently. Still, when they happen, we move quickly to year has many highs and lows. The offer support and direction for those left behind. Our Chapel Idrama and comedy of life is played becomes a busy place. In the case of Ross we were able to make out in large and small ways each day. it a gathering place for those needing to pray, talk or maybe just The dynamic flow of a school year is what sit. A binder with blank pages was available for those who wanted breathes excitement and vitality into what to write a prayer, capture their thoughts or send his family a mes- we do. sage. Anyone thinking negatively about this generation need only Classroom achievements, an array of House activities, athletic spend a few minutes reading the feelings captured on those pages. successes and Christian service projects throughout the fall I am confident that our students’ touching words will be a com- and winter have made for an energy-filled experience. These fort to the Meredith family for years to come. I was very proud of moments have brought many highs. their outreach, maturity and love. The In many stark ways, though, this has “Fortunately for us, Chapel also became a place for our cam- been a tough winter for the Trinity pus ministers and counselors to interact community. This is the kind of winter being a school based with those needing support. that makes me long for spring and upon Christian values in We are a school that embraces prayer. reminds me to be thankful that we are a In recent times we have been gathering school where it is okay to pray and talk the Catholic tradition the entire school together about six times about God. each year for prayer and worship. (By As of this writing, we have been makes it very easy to pray contrast, we gather the school together touched by the loss of several members and rely on God.” once a year for a pep rally. This would of our school community. Six of our be quite surprising to our critics who faculty and staff have lost a parent since moan about our athletic successes!) Christmas. Many of our school families Daily announcements begin with prayer. have endured the loss of a loved one. Meetings, assemblies, parent events, A young alumnus passed away recently. banquets, sporting events, classes, teams There is an article on page 13 about the loss of our great friend and clubs all incorporate prayer into the everyday fabric of school George Freibert ’61. Many readers know that we also lost a life. Most often, prayer in these settings includes words of grati- member of the junior class, Ross Meredith, to a sudden and tude for the many blessings bestowed on our community. aggressive infection. Fortunately for us, being a school based upon Christian values We have been doing a lot of praying around here. in the Catholic tradition makes it very easy to pray and rely on Being a community populated by and focused on young peo- God. We are able to place something like death in a bigger con- ple makes dealing with death sharper and more difficult. Like text. We are able to apply our faith reasoning to something very they should be, our students are concentrating on tomorrow. unreasonable, like a death. I am not sure what to do or how to act Their view is so often focused on what is coming and what is yet without a living, breathing faith. to be. They see an endless vista before them with unlimited pos- Most of the time our faith life in this school community is in sibilities. Death is not supposed to creep into their world. the context of just good old-fashioned day-to-day living. Whenever we inform the students about a death we couch the I teach one Scripture class each day. I recently told my juniors announcement in prayer. As Christians, we believe that there is that their retreat program was starting. A real seriousness came more to life than this earthly existence. I hope that our students over them as I described the theme of the program, Christian are learning the value of the peace that comes from a mature faith leadership. I was really pleased with their reaction. They have based upon the promise of Easter morning. I hope we are mod- come to realize that these moments away from class are impor- eling this for them. 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. 1953 2 2003

President’s Notebook continued from page 1 tant and valuable. Enough talk from previous years has reached requires that each teacher maintain an electronic grade book. The them that they know this is an important step in assuming lead- new labs will bring the campus total to eight. I am told this is the ership as the next senior class. The fact that we do this in a faith most of any high school in Kentucky. Architecturally, it will fit in context of prayer and God is the key. I don’t know how else we nicely with the campus. We will also add more restrooms. would do it. Mr. Glynn Stengel ’67 of Integral Structures is overseeing this Because of student interest we have been conducting six senior construction project. Glynn and Integral Structures (Dick H’00 retreats for the past few years instead of five. More than half of and Tom Eckert ’82) also built the Marshall Center (1999), our 11,000 alumni have experienced the Christian Awakening Shamrock Hall (2000) and the east expansion of Floersh Hall Retreat program since its adoption in 1974. “Live the Fourth” (2001). Glynn has also overseen the many campus remodeling and has a deep meaning for those who are familiar with the senior site-improvement projects completed over the past four years. retreat experience. A major portion of the cost of this new classroom building is Students take a religion class during each of their four years at coming from a generous donor. We have enjoyed this donor’s Trinity. We hope we are touching both their head and their heart. philanthropy in numerous ways for the past decade. Each time, A dozen juniors and seniors recently received the Sacrament of the donor insists that the gift be kept confidential. We asked Confirmation at a Mass in front of the student body. While each permission to name the building in the donor’s honor, but true missed a chance for this sacrament at an earlier age, they jumped to form, permission was not given. The donor suggested we at the opportunity to be confirmed at Trinity. They were a great name the building after an important figure from Trinity’s past. witness to their peers of the value of an “owned” faith commit- As reported previously, the Trinity High School Foundation ment. I admire their courage and example. unanimously voted to name the new classroom building as Rev. Our school’s faith foundation is life-giving, enriching and Thomas Duerr Hall. indispensable. Beginning this fall, students will find “Duerr Hall” an attractive While we have been grappling with the reality of death, there place to learn, study and grow. We will do our best to remind them are always signs that point towards tomorrow. just who this Duerr fellow was. I am among the many who were Many of you have been following media accounts of our fortunate enough to have had Father Duerr H’92 as a teacher. campus expansion. Despite the challenging winter weather, our I was also hired by Father Duerr and worked for him during his newest classroom building is steadily rising from the ground. last year as principal. His impact on Trinity was extensive. The west expansion of Floersh Hall (“B” building to those pre- He taught various science and religion classes during his 29 1978 alumni) is taking shape and will be ready for the start of years at Trinity, with science being his first love. He studied each school. This three-story building will feature nine classrooms summer to gain more teaching expertise and subject mastery. He and two science labs. Completion of this building will allow continued teaching at least one science class each year during his every full-time teacher to have a room of his or her own. This 13 years as principal. During his time as a teacher and principal allows for the teacher to keep teaching materials in one location he would often be seen after hours and on weekends fixing, and to have quick access to a phone. With our direct-dial num- installing or building something on campus. bers and voice mail the phone access is important. A “room of His time as principal began with the Vietnam era (1970) and their own” also allows for uninterrupted access to a computer ended with the completion of our first self-study (the precursor workstation. This is essential since the use of grades-online to our current strategic planning process). In between those continued on next page

Office for School Advancement The Trinity Leader is published four times a year for Trinity High School The Joey Porter ’78, Vice President for School Advancement alumni, students, parents and friends by the Trinity Office for School Roger Burkman, Senior Development Officer Advancement, 4011 Shelbyville Road, Louisville, KY 40207. Postage paid Trinity Travis Wagoner ’90, Director, Annual Fund & Alumni Relations at Louisville, KY. Sandy Camerucci, Office Manager Leader Marney Zarick, Administrative Assistant, Recruiting POSTMASTER: Send address corrections to: Trinity Office for School GAMAKA Studios, Design and Layout; Beechmont Press, Printer Advancement, 4011 Shelbyville Road, Louisville, KY 40207. Tim Culver ’82, Executive Director, Trinity Foundation Phone: (502) 893-7625. Fax: (502) 899-2052.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY Trinity High School admits students of any race, color, nationality, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally available to students. Trinity does not discrim- inate on the basis of race, color, nationality or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship or loan program, athletic or other school-administered programs. OUR FIRST3 50 YEARS

events were times of tremendous enrollment growth brought on campaign and hiring the first development director by population shifts, court-ordered busing and the closing of - Use of the first computers in academic and administration Flaget High School. applications During his time as principal, several initiatives and programs - Acquisition of property, e.g. the Sears Avenue property were begun and/or enriched that are still vital to the work we do. - Acquisition of the Sherrin Avenue VFW Post and These are critical to the way we live out our mission, including: construction of the Trinity Auditorium - The Christian Awakening Senior Retreat program - The Counseling Department Father Duerr was very humble. I am sure this honor would - Community Service classes cause him great embarrassment on the outside, but tremendous - How we deal with students involved in alcohol and pride nonetheless. I am sure we will tell many great stories about other illegal drug matters Father Duerr when we dedicate the building in September. I am - The first School Board sure all the stories will be wrapped in love and appreciation. - Establishment of an alumni relations effort Please continue to pray for our school. We will continue to - Numerous development matters, including the first capital embrace the many highs and lows that comprise every school year.

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Principal’s Corner By David Winkler, Principal

hat should every Trinity Focusing the THS curriculum upon a finite number of learning graduate know and be priorities for all grads helps us identify common themes within the able to do by virtue of curriculum. That knowledge, in turn, helps us decide where we W his four years of acade- should trim some redundancy or low-priority items and increase mic study at The Rock? the emphasis on or add major ones. We may decide, for instance, The answers to such a question, at first that all Trinity grads should definitely have an understanding of glance, may seem fairly obvious — some language and culture that is not their own. In an era of increasing Scripture, some English, some math, some globalization, that outcome certainly has some validity. history, etc. That is what we have been doing since the place began Well, where and how do we accomplish that in our curriculum? in 1953. However, the issue gets more complicated when one In foreign language study for sure and also in social studies; pos- begins to specify exactly what English and what math every sibly in the literature component of English courses or in the reli- Shamrock senior should know by the time he becomes an alumnus. gion curriculum. Can we better coordinate these elements of the Presently, as one part of our SACS (Southern Association of curriculum to improve our students’ understanding of foreign lan- Colleges and Schools) school improve- guage and culture without wasting time ment plan, academic departments and “As Knowledge rapidly and resource on low-priority incidentals? individual teachers are busy trying to This entire process really gets inter- answer this question for Trinity in the 21st expands in many fields, esting for me when we think in terms of century. The process intends to make us there are more concepts what a graduate does as well as knows. take a thoughtful look at all the “stuff” in After four years of religion courses, do our curriculum and question whether it’s and skills to teach and our graduates develop informed opin- the right stuff — or the most right stuff. ions about such complex issues as a just As knowledge rapidly expands in learn than there were in war? Are they participating in their many fields, there are more concepts parish or church communities? After at 1957 when Trinity gradu- and skills to teach and learn than there least three years of social studies, are were in 1957 when Trinity graduated its ated its first senior class.” our grads exercising their right to vote first senior class. United States history and practicing good citizenship in other provides an obvious example of this. So ways? After four years of English, are do many of the sciences. Thus, there is our grads reading and writing well an increasing need for schools to pri- enough to succeed in college and oritize their curricula. Of all the good things we could spend time careers? Very likely a number of our learner outcomes for Trinity teaching, what concepts and skills are the most important for stu- grads will be couched in terms of doing and emphasize the dents graduating in the dawning light of a new century? A new importance of turning knowledge into action. century that is clearly ushering in a growing global economy and Very likely also is that one learner of our learner outcomes for community, an explosion of and fascination with electronic tech- all Trinity grads will address the need to be a lifelong learner, to nology, and critical issues about developing and protecting the know how to use all the resources at our disposal to become bet- natural environment of spaceship Earth. ter informed and practicing Christians, citizens, businessmen, So, the problem primarily is one of overabundance, not technicians, educators, parents, etc. If an education could ever be scarcity. When one looks at our written curriculum for just our packed into four years of high school or college, it cannot now. We math or social studies courses, it can be overwhelming. There are all must be capable students and teachers throughout our lives. literally dozens and scores of topics to be taught and learned in In conclusion, I am always curious and ready for help. If any each course. Amid all the details of Reconstruction, post-World alumni or other interested readers have their own ideas about the War I Europe, linear equations and right triangles, what consti- academic concepts and skills that a graduate should have by tutes the key knowledge and skills that we expect a Trinity grad- virtue of his Trinity education, please e-mail them to me at win- uate to carry forth? And do not forget those four years of English [email protected]. All ideas will be considered in the process. and religion and that required year of health and physical educa- (Please note that my article has focused on academic concepts tion. How does it all add up to create a well educated high school and skills more than personal, spiritual or social ones. A Trinity graduate? What knowledge and skills constitute the heart of aca- education includes more than academics, and that may have to be demic education at Trinity? material for another column.) Thanks, and Go Rocks! OUR FIRST5 50 YEARS

The Spiritual Side: SPRINGTIME, NONE TOO SOON! By Rev. David Zettel ’58, Chaplain, Assistant Principal, Senior Class Moderator & College Counselor

icture a robin perched on the ground must die to grow anew. Childbirth leads to the joy of a rim of a garden birdbath. Picture new life. Tribulation and stress come before the wisdom of neighborhood lawns covered experience and age. Gold is tested by fire. The darkness and Pwith purple and yellow crocuses. cold of winter lead to the brightness and luster of springtime. Picture sidewalks edged with yel- Jesus had to die before He could be raised. There must be a low daffodils. Picture gathering dark clouds spartan period of Lent and Holy Week before there can be the at the start of a spring rainstorm. Feel the joy of Easter. It is all part of our universal human rite of pas- warm breezes of Derby Week in Louisville. sage, coinciding so marvelously with our Catholic faith. It’s been a dark winter. I resort to those images of springtime We all experience the darkness before the dawn, the pain before to help get me through at this point. We at Trinity, while bask- the joy. The great Paschal Mystery, the passage of Jesus through ing in a great deal of prosperity, have suffered the loss of too death to life, is the base of all we believe as Catholic Christians. many people close to us since Christmas, and walked with fam- And so this too shall pass. Springtime is happening once again. ilies through life-threatening injury and sickness — not to men- The joyous celebration of Easter is right around the corner. tion having lived through harsh winter conditions for weeks Thank God for the perspective and point of view this gives us. and weeks. We walk up to each other these days and wonder Always and forever, we can live with the hope of renewal, new out loud, “What else is gonna happen this winter?” life and victory in Jesus. No matter how ugly, dismal, hurtful, Thank God for what we believe as Catholics. Thank God for discouraging, disappointing or ruinous life’s turns might be, his Son, Jesus, and what He endured for us. We are fortunate there is always and forever the perspective that allows us to be that we, in our human condition, relate to Him so well. There hopeful. Springtime and fresh new life is almost here — and is always death before there is life. The seed that falls to the none too soon.

One building. One class.

That's how Trinity started in September 1953.

Fifty years later, our history book is nearing completion. Trinity Archivist Lynn Olympia, Dr. John Kleber '59, Bob Pfaadt '59 and Father George Kilcourse '65 have been compiling a full history that captures the Spirit of Trinity's first 50 years.

Since 1953, Trinity High School has been educating young men in the heart of St. Matthews. The history of our first 50 years is nearing completion and will be available in Spring 2004. Watch future issues of the Trinity Leader for an order form.

Please call 502-893-7625 for more information. 1953 6 2003

Alumni Board Chair’s Message: TAKE A BREATH, SAY A PRAYER By Sean McGuire ’84, Alumni Board of Directors Chair s I write this column, the ried more about our 401k plan, refinancing our homes and get- United States could be days or ting the kids to practice on time. So as we lace up our shoes weeks away from war. That tomorrow morning, let us remember all the men (our alumni) A thought causes an array of and women who are lacing up their boots to possibly be put in emotions and feelings for all harm’s way. I know the families, friends and loved ones of our of us. This is not a forum for my own per- alumni have their hearts with them. sonal thoughts on this subject. I do, however, I do know one thing, and that is that our alumni, who are bear- agree with my parish priest’s recent Sunday ing the burden for all of us, are the best of the best. I can only say homily when he said, “War should be our last possible action.” so from my own experience, but I believe the groundwork for This is my opportunity, however, to express my concern for their commitment to duty was formulated in the halls of Trinity. our brother alumni who serve in our military. At last count, Our alumni who serve in our military were subject to the same according to John Kahl ’69 in his Tribute to our Men in Uniform, formation as we all were: responsibility and integrity in every- we have more than 225 alumni who are active in the Marines, thing you set out to do. As a Trinity football player, I wore a hel- Army, Air Force, Navy and Reserves. I’ll say that again, we have met emblazoned with the words “Pride, Discipline, Loyalty, more than 225 alumni actively serving in our military. I encour- Achievement.” May those words be with all of our military age everyone in the Trinity Family to visit the Salute display on alumni at this time. the second floor of Floersh Hall. As we go about our hectic lives here in America, let us take a Lately we are inundated with information from television, deep breath and say a prayer for our alumni serving our country radio and newspapers about the possibilities of war. This carries wherever they may be. These alumni are giving the most of their over to small talk at the water cooler, in the classroom and in our time, talent and treasure for America. It is the ultimate gift of homes. Most of us go about our lives these days as usual — wor- stewardship. OUR FIRST7 50 YEARS

NEws from youi 1994 NICK BOSLER earned a BS degree in sports In Memoriam 1961 administration from the University of Louisville. He was recently hired by Systems Marketing, Inc. as the LARRY RAPP retired as chief investigator for Ken- Brittany A. Ballinger, tucky Public Advocacy. He is now chief investigator associate editor of a new Louisville-based magazine sister of Charles “Bud” Ballinger ’03 for Rapp Investigations. Larry lives in Louisville. called Kentuckiana Prep Magazine. Nick has also coached football and basketball at St. Margaret Mary Virginia Ruth Beatty, 1989 for eight years. mother of Bob Beatty H’03 SEAN D. BRINLEY is a lieutenant firefighter (Trinity faculty) with the Jeffersontown Fire Department. He and his MICHAEL SUTT married the former Tammy wife, Melissa, have been married for six years. Aaron in October 1998. They have one child, Brandon D. Boone ’99 They have two sons, Ryan David, 4, and Zachary daughter Casey, 8. Mike is employed by the Thomas, 9 months. Sean and his family live in Eastwood Fire Protection District, where he was Charley Connell, father of Jim Connell ’63 Jeffersontown, Ky. recently promoted to the rank of sergeant. Tammy (Trinity faculty); works for Baptist Hospital East. Mike and his fam- uncle of Todd Hollenbach ’57 DAVID J. JOHNSON was named general manager ily live in Eastwood, Ky. (The family asks that memorial gifts be of Highlands Funeral Home Inc. last summer. He has made to the Trinity Art Department been with the firm for 11 years. David and his wife, 1995 Scholarship Fund) Laura, live in Louisville. JASON HELLMUELLER is in the Army Reserves. His unit, the 728th ENG Detachment, Richard Dawson, CHRIS THOMAS and his wife, Gina, are proud to Bardstown, Ky., was activated in July 2002 for uncle of Steve Crump ’75, Tony announce the birth of twins, Jackson Alexander and Operation Enduring Freedom. He has been at Spalding ’86 and Doug Stringer ’86 Alyson McKenzie, born Sept. 26, 2002. Chris is a Karshi-Kanabad (K-2) since last August. He is hop- senior financial analyst with Anthem, Inc. He and his ing to return home in March. Jason can be reached Elizabeth Maier DeGeorge, family live in Louisville. at [email protected] or Lilhell211@ wife of Dr. Victor DeGeorge ’83; 1990 yahoo.com. mother of Zachary DeGeorge ’04; sister of Joseph ’77 and Paul ’80 Maier DAVID COOGLE and his wife, Ashley, announce the birth of their daughter, Cheyenne Marie, born MATTHEW J. HUELSMAN and Crystal Robison were married Oct. 5, 2002. Matt is an accountant George L. Freibert ’61, Sept. 11, 2001, in Richmond, Ky. David and his fam- brother of David Freibert ’58; with Richardson, Pennington & Skinner, CPA. He ily live in Lexington, where David works for the cousin of David ’68, Jack ’71, and Crystal live in Louisville. University of Kentucky Athletic Department. Tim ’71, Don ’72, Shawn ’91 and Andrew ’02 Freibert CHRIS COOMES and his wife, Michelle (Presen- 1996 tation ’93), are pleased to announce the birth of their HAMILTON PULLEM recently accepted a posi- Margaret Hall, first child, Emma Katherine (7 pounds, 9 ounces, tion as quality engineer at GKN Aerospace, a Boeing mother of Mary Ann Hall 19"), born August 8, 2002. Chris and his family live supplier, in St. Louis. (Trinity faculty), Reese T. ’70 and in Louisville. John A. ’71 Hall; grandmother of 1998 Robert L. Staley III ’94, Thomas C. CAPT. KEVIN M. SULLIVAN and Lori Kettlewell LANCE CORPORAL STUART DAVIS (Tank Ramey ’95, Christopher M. Ramey of Wheeling, W. Va., were married on Nov. 30, 2002, Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines) has been acti- ’96, Reese T. Hall III ’00 and at St. Louis Bertrand Church in Louisville. In 2001, vated by the U.S. Marine Corps and is on his way to Andrew H. Hall ’04 Kevin transferred from the Kentucky Air National the potential conflict in Southwest Asia. He has been Guard to the Air Force Reserve at Wright-Patterson activated for one year with a possible year extension. Jerome L. Kaufman ’63 Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. He received his Stuart would appreciate any mail. His address is “Wings” after completing Undergraduate Pilot LCPL Stuart W. Davis USMC, 2D MEB 8th Tanks Erna Kellams, Training at Columbus Air Force Base in Mississippi. BN A Co Det A, Unit Number 76005, FPO AE mother of Cindy Cayot H’03; Kevin is currently flying the C-141 Starlifter for the grandmother of Benjamin ’04 and 09511-6005. 445th Airlift Wing at Wright-Patterson AFB. Though Brandon ’06 Cayot he works in Dayton and various other countries, CHRIS DETTLE was commissioned as a 2nd Kevin and Lori live in Louisville. Ross Meredith ’04 lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps on Dec. 18, 1991 2002. He was assigned to active duty on Jan. 9 at Jane S. Raque, JOE HAGEDORN and his wife, Laura, announce TBS, Quantico, Va. mother of Lynn Lamb (Trinity staff); the birth of their first child, a beautiful baby boy, aunt of Steve ’66, Bruce ’70 and Gehrig Douglas, born Nov. 10, 2002. “He is cer- 2001 Gary ’77 Raque tainly the most precious gift we have ever received,” MATT SHORE is serving a two-year Spanish- says Joe, “and he is already donning the Trinity speaking mission in Buenos Aries, Argentina, for Robert Randall “Randy” Ryan ’70, green and white.” Joe is a commercial specialist for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He brother of David ’75, Kevin ’77 and Medtronic Physio-Control. He and his family live will finish college after returning to the U.S. in Michael ’80 Ryan in Louisville. January 2005. 1953 8 2003 ALUMNI NEWSi

HELERINGER ’69, MILLER ’65 RUNNING FOR LT. GOVERNOR

ormer State Rep. Bob Heleringer ’69 (R) and Jefferson everyone will vote for me and for the leadership I’ve given FCounty Circuit Court Clerk Tony Miller ’65 (D) have Trinity and the state. I’m proud to represent Trinity and the edu- announced their candidacy for the Kentucky lieutenant cation I received there, and I will continue to represent that if Mr. governor race. Nunn and I are elected.” Fellow State Rep. Steve Nunn of Glasgow is Heleringer’s run- Miller has served in a number of positions in his political ning mate for governor, and Rep. Jody Richards is running with career. He began as executive assistant to Louisville Mayor Bill Miller. The primary is May 20. Kentucky uses a closed-primary Stansbury and then entered state government, serving as, per- system. Nunn and Heleringer are running against three other sonnel director of the Transportation Cabinet in Gov. Julian tickets for the Republican nomination. Richards and Miller are Carroll’s administration and commissioner of finance and exec- running against two other tickets for utive director of personnel manage- the Democratic nomination. ment for the Justice Cabinet in Gov. Heleringer served as a state repre- Martha Layne Collins’ administra- sentative for the Kentucky General tion. He has served as circuit court Assembly’s 33rd House District for clerk for 15 years. After serving in 24 years. He earned a BA degree the U.S. Air Force as a sergeant, from Xavier University in 1973 and Miller earned a BBA degree from the a law degree (JD) from the Univer- University of Louisville in 1974. sity of Louisville in 1976. Heleringer “Rep. Richards and I want to was named Trinity’s Honor Alumnus restore integrity to state government,” in 1996, and he was inducted into said Miller. “With my years of experi- Trinity’s Hall of Fame in 1999. Nunn ence in city, county and state govern- and Heleringer formally announced ment, I am well prepared for the office their candidacy at a ceremony at Bob Heleringer ’69 (left) and Tony Miller ’65 of lieutenant governor. I’ve gone out Trinity on Dec. 19. of my way to work with people in all of my years in office, and I An additional Trinity tie to the campaign is John Hollenbach have a good rapport with the folks in all levels of city, county and ’79, who is serving as the Nunn-Heleringer finance director. state government. I also like helping people. I’ve always believed Hollenbach is a former student of Heleringer’s when he taught a that politics means helping people solve problems. As well, I’ve U.S. constitutional history class at Trinity from 1979 to 1981. been active with the Trinity Foundation Board, Kosair Charities, “I’m a member of the Class of ’69, the best class in the history the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the Louisville Urban League of Trinity High School!” Heleringer said. “We raise the most for many years, and I am devoted to their causes.” money for Trinity, and we’re always there at reunions. I hope that Best of luck to both campaigns!

Sandy Newman Memorial Golf Classic (formerly Alumni Golf Scramble) Saturday, June 14, 2003 Seneca Golf Course For more information, contact Roger Burkman at Trinity at (502) 893-7625. A registration form will be mailed to all alumni in the Louisville area. OUR FIRST9 50 YEARS

TV REPORTER (CRUMP ’75) CREDITS HIS MOTHER, CATHOLIC EDUCATION By Marnie Grose, Record Staff Writer Reprinted with permission from The Record (February 13, 2003)

f anyone knows the value of a Catholic edu- life better,” he said. “They were going (to St. Ication it’s Steve Crump (’75). Matthews) in the role of domestics. It speaks to In 12 years, Crump’s education spanned a lot.” seven Catholic elementary and high schools, The Archdiocese of Louisville and African- covering the East, West and South Ends of American Catholics have made a lot of

Louisville. BYPHOTO MARNIE GROSE progress, he said in his talk. He cited the Crump, now a reporter for WBTV in Char- success of the Office of Multicultural Ministry lotte, N.C., is one of six Catholic school alumni RECORD and of outreach projects at St. Augustine, St. being honored this year at Catholic Education Martin de Porres, Christ the King and Foundation’s annual Salute to Catholic School Immaculate Heart of Mary churches. Alumni. The awards will be presented March African-American Catholics are “finding their 18 at a banquet at the Galt House East. voices,” he said. “There are so many voices. “It takes moments like these to realize what “There is the voice of praise; the voice of you have,” Crump said in an interview last empowerment; the voice that inspires a call to week. His mother, grandmother, uncles, action,” he said. “And finally, the voice that teachers and other loving supporters “showed searches for forgiveness. And that’s something me the way. Because of them, my life is so that speaks volumes.” much richer.” Crump was selected for the alumni award, in In fact, the honor should be given to his late part, for his achievements as a journalist, said mother, Joyce Dawson Spalding, “who sacri- Rosemary Bisig Smith, executive director of ficed to make sure that I got a Catholic educa- the archdiocesan Office of Stewardship and tion,” he told about 50 people at a luncheon in Development. his honor at the Catholic Enrichment Center on As a journalist, Crump has been a four-time Friday, Feb. 7. regional Emmy winner and has won Black “She was an incredible lady,” he said. Achievement awards. He has produced and She was determined to continue Crump’s financed 10 documentaries on such topics as Catholic education as one parish school after Steve Crump ’75 African-American paratroopers in World War another closed in the wake of financial crisis, II and the plight of South Africa. he said. Crump was also chosen for the award because “he consis- Even if that meant enduring seemingly endless bus rides and tently comes back to the Louisville area, helping St. Martin de “navigating the intrepid waters between two communities” — a Porres, Christ the King and Trinity (High School),” said Smith. school life where a majority of the kids were white and another “He is no stranger to any of the schools or parishes he was a part life in the Smoketown neighborhood where many in his area of in Louisville.” didn’t understand his family’s devotion to the Catholic faith. Some alumni hesitate to give back to their schools, she said. “It was her vision. It was her faith. It was her persistence and But Crump, who still refers to Louisville as “home,” does it reg- strength that carried me, and perhaps herself, when I saw other ularly. “And he does at his own expense and on his own time. parents give up and throw in the towel,” he said. “Mr. Crump sends a message to our young students in Catholic Crump’s Catholic education, which began in 1963, took him to education today, ‘Look at what you can do. Look at what various now-closed schools including the old St. Peter Claver, St. achievements you get from hard work,’” Smith said. Patrick and Pope Paul XXIII schools. In the end, it’s faith that makes those achievements possible, Later, Crump attended the old Flaget High School until it Crump noted. closed in 1974. He graduated from Trinity High School in 1975. “I am moved by the old spiritual, ‘We’ve come this far by He recalls waiting for the No. 25 city bus to go to Trinity with faith, leaning on the Lord,’” he said. a group of neighborhood ladies. “Faith is one of the most important elements,” he said. “They cleaned the homes of some of my classmates,” said Crump. “Desire, ambition, persistence are all important. But at the same “I was going to St. Matthews to gain knowledge, to make my time, works without faith are dead.” 1953 10 2003

HOLSCLAW ’89 NAMED KENTUCKY WESLEYAN FOOTBALL COACH ormer Trinity quarterback Brent Holsclaw ’89 has been the team’s starting quarterback finished fifth in the nation for Fnamed head football coach at Kentucky Wesleyan College total offense. In both 1998 and 1999, his offenses ranked among (KWC). the nation’s top four in passing. “I could not be more proud that one of our own Kentucky Holsclaw was a three-year starter for KWC from 1989 to 1992. Wesleyan family is at the helm,” said KWC Director of Athletics, He broke 18 of 20 total offense and passing records for a game, Larry Moore. “He knows our program, our college, the Owens- season and career at the end of his playing days. For his career, boro community and college football. During the last nine years, he threw for 5,149 yards, completing 422 of 810 passes for 52.1 he has prepared himself to become a head coach and we are very percent and 27 touchdowns, and led KWC to their first winning pleased that he’s coming back home.” season (6-4) as a senior in 1993. Holsclaw returns to KWC after serving the past two seasons as Today, Holsclaw still holds four school records: most total offensive coordinator at Lake Forest (Ill.) College. He helped offensive plays (game); most pass attempts (season); most pass lead the Foresters to their first-ever appearance in the 2002 completions (season); and best completion percentage (season). NCAA Division III playoffs with a 9-2 record, the most wins in He was the Panthers’ captain and received the Most Valuable school history and their first Midwest Conference Championship Player Award as a junior and senior. Prior to his final season, since 1983. Under his two-year tutelage, the offensive unit broke Holsclaw was named preseason All-America by Football all passing records for a single game and season. Gazette and College Football Preview. Before Lake Forest, Holsclaw spent five seasons at Mercy- Holsclaw graduated from Kentucky Wesleyan in 1993 with hurst College, an NCAA Division II school in Erie, Pa. a BA degree in criminal justice. He also earned an MS degree Holsclaw’s offenses were among the finest in the nation during in special education from Mercyhurst in 1998. Holsclaw’s his tenure as coordinator. His teams were ranked third (1999), first coaching position was at Fairdale High School where he fourth (1998) and 26th (2000) in NCAA Division II for total was offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach in 1994 offense. Also in 2000, Mercyhurst ranked eighth in passing and and ’95.

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2003 ANNUAL FUND APPEAL UPDATE e are in the midst of yet another phenomenal ated a cautionary stance for many in our country. As you W academic year at Trinity High School. Our stu- are aware, charitable giving has decreased exponentially. dents are receiving the best education in the Trinity has not been spared. state of Kentucky. For many of them, that would not have Please consider a gift to the 2003 Annual Fund Appeal. been possible without your financial support. Your generos- Your contribution makes it possible for us to provide finan- ity in the 2002 Father Kevin Caster Annual Fund Appeal cial aid for our students, thus ensuring another generation of helped to provide tuition assistance for 40 percent of Trinity Trinity alumni. students. More than $550,000 was raised for the 2002 We hope you will help us continue to support the mis- Annual Fund Appeal. sion of Trinity High School. Please consider increasing The increase, however, has not carried over to the 2003 your 2003 Annual Fund Appeal gift so that we may keep Annual Fund Appeal. The year 2002 was a difficult year our momentum rolling into our 2003-04 50th anniver- financially for many of us. The slipping economy has cre- sary year. OUR FIRST11 50 YEARS

BELLARMINE, SEMINARY OFFER NEW MASTER’S PROGRAM, KILCOURSE ’65 NAMED DIRECTOR By Glenn Rutherford, Record Assistant Editor Reprinted with permission from The Record (February 6, 2003)

ellarmine University and the Louisville Presbyterian The- “Introductory Seminar in Spirituality” — will be taught by Bological Seminary, in a show of academic ecumenism, will Father Kilcourse and the seminary’s Dr. Kathryn Johnson. together offer a new master of arts in spirituality degree. Two additional seminars will be taught to those admitted to the The new program, which will begin an introductory semester program, and additional elective courses — such as “Sacred this June, will feature courses taught on both campuses by Persons and Sacred Places” and “Engaged Spirituality: instructors from both institutions. Officials at Bellarmine and Contemplation, Service and Resistance” — will be available to Louisville Seminary believe the spirituality degree program is students in all degree programs at both schools. the first cooperative venture of its type in this area. “The introductory seminar will be a two-week course taught According to Father George Kilcourse (’65), the Bellarmine Monday through Thursday in the evenings,” Father Kilcourse theology professor who will serve as the program’s director, the explained, and will include a full day at the Abbey of Geth- idea behind it began to take shape more than two years ago. semani on June 21. “Actually, it’s kind of serendipitous that the Cardinal Edward I. Cassidy, then-president of the Pontifical day before classes begin on June 9 is the Pentecost,” he said. Council for the Promotion of Christian Unity, met for two days Both schools have already begun to search for potential stu- in December 2000, with representatives of the Presbyterian dents for the program, and Johnson said she believes it will be Church (U.S.A.), and the meetings and dialogue they created put attractive to those who are continuing their education and others Father Kilcourse to thinking. who would “represent a range of life experiences.” “When Cardinal Cassidy (now retired) visited with the “We hope to attract people who are working in nonprofits or Presbyterians, it was such an upbeat and constructive conversa- teaching high school, for instance,” she said. tion,” Father Kilcourse noted. And he wondered if such cooper- Both Father Kilcourse and Kathryn Johnson agree that the new ation between major religious representatives hadn’t created a program is ahead of the curve when it comes to teaching spiritu- new, broader opportunity for ecumenism in the community. ality at the nation’s colleges and seminaries. So Father Kilcourse contacted Dr. W. Eugene March at the “I thin both ecumenically and in terms of graduate studies, Presbyterian seminary and launched discussions on how the two spirituality is one of the treasures that we have only to redis- institutions — and two faiths — might cooperate further. cover,” Father Kilcourse said. “As we’ve been working to “Dr. March is a good friend, and I basically said to him, in the develop the program and envision what would be involved, wake of Cardinal Cassidy's visit ‘if not now, when? If not us, we’ve looked at other schools and it’s very rare that you’ll find a who?’ He invited me over for lunch with a couple of the faculty, master’s in spirituality. and then on Oct. 4 — the feast of St. Francis — we had lunch “It’s a first for the area,” he added, “and I think it’s the first sig- with the dean of the seminary.” nificant thing we’ve done ecumenically in terms of higher edu- Dean Dianne Reistroffer was also enthusiastic about the pro- cation.” posed program, as was Bellarmine Provost John Oppelt. At Bellarmine, the program’s courses will also be taught by Given the enthusiasm among leaders at both schools, a team of Father Clyde F. Crews, Dr. Paul Pearson and Dr. J. Milburn instructors led by Father Kilcourse and Dean Reistroffer created Thompson. At Louisville Seminary, in addition to Dr. Johnson, a grant proposal that resulted in a gift of $54,000 from the courses will be taught by Dr. Christopher Ellwood, Dr. Susan Wabash Center for Teaching and Learning in Theology and Garrett, Dr. David Hester, Dr. John S. McClure, Dr. Eugene Religion — part of the Lilly Endowment, Inc. March, Dean Reistroffer, and Dr. J. Bradley Wigger. The result of all their efforts is a 30-hour master’s program that Anyone wanting information about enrolling in the program will be launched with a dozen students — an equal number of can call Bellarmine at (502) 452-8359, or the Louisville Semi- Protestants and Catholics. The initial seminar — called the nary at (502) 895-3411.

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FREIBERT ’61 LEAVES MARK ON TRINITY he Trinity Community regrets bringing you the news of brought to us in 1998 are beginning to step forward again in the Tthe death of George L. Freibert ’61. He passed away quiet phase of the Spirit of Trinity Campaign that is now under- Sunday morning, March 16, at age 59 from the after- way. His leadership and drive will leave its mark on Trinity for effects of a cerebral hemorrhage he suffered in late February. decades to come. Some of the momentum we enjoy today is con- George’s ties to Trinity run deep. He nected to the successful campaign he led. attended grades one through four (1948-52) at Additionally, George was a devoted con- Holy Trinity Parish when it was located at servationist and protector of wildlife. He Trinity’s Shelbyville Road site. He is one of received a 2002 Earth Day Award from the the few Trinity alumni to have attended grade Kentucky Environmental Quality Commis- school in the building that eventually became sion. George granted a permanent conserva- his high school. tion easement for his 20-acre reservation, Old After graduating from Trinity, George Pond Place, which straddles the Jefferson- attended Eastern Kentucky University, where Oldham county line. Old Pond Place is he earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting in devoted to wildlife preservation and carefully 1966. In 1969, he began his lengthy career in constructed colonial log structures. banking. He is survived by a daughter, Barret, a son, George was the founder and chairman of Bart, and his former wife, Barbara Wilson Professional Bank Services (PBS), Inc., head- Freibert. He is also survived by the following quartered in Louisville, with offices in Nash- Trinity alumni: brother David Freibert ’58 and ville, New York City and Orlando. PBS is one cousins David ’68, Jack ’71, Tim ’71, Don of the nation’s leading providers of consulting, George Freibert ’61 ’72, Shawn ’91 and Andrew ’02. education and investment banking services for financial institu- George was honored by his alma maters by being inducted into tions. PBS has a staff of 60 and serves clients throughout the Eastern Kentucky University’s Hall of Distinguished Alumni United States. and by being named the 1999 Trinity Honor Alumnus. At the In 1984, Inc. magazine recognized PBS as one of the fastest- funeral home was a wooden chair engraved with Trinity’s crest growing privately-held companies in the nation. Prior to founding and George’s name. The chair was to be presented to him at the PBS in 1978, George served 10 years with the Federal Deposit April board meeting. Insurance Corporation and was a certified bank examiner. Said Trinity Athletic Director Dennis Lampley H’94 about George has always been a loyal and vigorous supporter of George: “I loved him like a brother. He had a heart of gold. I’ll Trinity. He was ending a multi-year stint on the School Board in miss him like no one will understand, but so will the Trinity April but continuing in an enhanced leadership role on the board Family. He was a gentle giant who never wanted any credit for of the Trinity High School Foundation. anything he did. He was a workaholic in the business world. But At Trinity he will be most remembered for his successful when you get him out and let him relax, as I saw him on many chairing of the Shamrock Spirit Campaign in 1998. At that time, occasions, you would understand why he was so special.” the campaign was the most ambitious ever for the school, yield- Memorial gifts may be made to the Trinity High School ing the R.W. Marshall Sports Center, the new Shamrock Hall and Foundation or the Sierra Club. adding $1 million to our endowment. Many of the donors he The Trinity Community offers its prayers to the Freibert family.

NEW SALUTE TO ALUMNI In celebration of Trinity’s 50th anniversary year 2003-04, we would like to salute our alumni fathers and sons. John Kahl ’69, Trinity teacher and creator of the Salute to Alumni in Uniform, will compile the information. If you and your son(s) are Trinity alumni, please send your names and class years to [email protected]. 1953 14 2003 Alumni Profilei

Tom Uhde ’67

By Travis Wagoner ’90 Director, Annual Fund & Alumni Relations

r. Tom Uhde ’67 embraces exploration. He did so a program with the Kentucky School for the Blind (KSB) in as a Trinity student during the 1960s, and now as Louisville to gain practical experience in working with the visu- dean for the Wayne State University School of ally impaired. He lived at the KSB during the school year and DMedicine neuroscience research programs. He returned to Duke the following summer. may one day unlock humanity’s questions about “That was an important year for me,” Uhde said. “I had something we do everyday: sleep. decided to apply to medical school with the notion of possibly One step in Dr. Uhde’s journey in becoming becoming an ophthalmologist. My initial, a noted neuroscience researcher was enrolling somewhat naive, idea was that working with at Trinity High School in 1963. One of the rea- blind children would be helpful in learning sons he chose Trinity, however, was because about eye diseases. My expectations were of its reputation for athletics. simply wrong. I did not learn anything about “Wishful thinking, but I wanted to be a ophthalmology. What I did learn, however, jock,” Uhde said. Uhde was a member of was that most physicians, including eye spe- Trinity’s city championship freshman football cialists, had little appreciation for what it team, but an infected wound from a cleat mark means on a psychological level to be blind or and subsequent hospitalization his sophomore visually impaired. For many of the KSB stu- year sidelined his football ambitions. He dents, the misperceptions of the seeing world promptly focused his attention on academics were a much bigger problem than the prag- and other activities. In addition to earning matic challenges associated with blindness excellent grades, Uhde was a member of the itself. For example, I was both disturbed by ECHO student newspaper staff, then moder- and intrigued that sighted people would auto- ated by Father Paul Davin, and was president matically assume that visually impaired indi- of Trinity’s first student council. He credits his Tom Uhde ’67 viduals also could not hear. I cannot tell you ECHO experience for honing his critical writing skills, crucial to how many times a waiter looked at me and asked what the visu- the scientific writing he would enjoy later in life. ally impaired person sitting next to me wanted to eat. Even after While good students were not in short supply among Uhde’s subtle hints such as, ‘I don’t know, why don’t you ask him,’ classmates, non-Catholics were. During his four years of high many sighted people will still behave as if the visually impaired school, Uhde and his brother, Michael ’69, were the only non- person is deaf or worse, mentally retarded. These types of situa- Catholic students at Trinity. The fact that Uhde was not Catholic tions could be upsetting to the students, although most became made no difference in his learning experience. “People would quite adept at using humor in dealing with such awkward cir- probably be surprised to discover that I considered the priesthood cumstances. I began to recognize the true value of listening and while at Trinity but could not come to terms with the celibacy talking with the students about such problems of daily living. My requirement. My parents were very positive about Trinity and time at the KSB was extraordinarily gratifying, and my experi- Catholic education. My years at Trinity were rewarding and, ences there stimulated my interest in the mind, brain and body contrary to what some non-Catholics might think about a and psychiatry as a possible career option.” Catholic education, Trinity promoted intellectual freedom and Uhde earned a BS degree in psychology from Duke in 1971 permitted students to challenge traditions. The faculty actively and entered the University of Louisville School of Medicine encouraged students to examine the origins and wisdom of after a summer internship at the Massachusetts Association for authority, even the foundations of their own religious beliefs. At the Blind. He was awarded his MD degree in 1975 and com- our recent class reunion, virtually everyone talked about having pleted his training in clinical psychiatry at Yale University from been a part of something very special at Trinity — call it a sense 1975-1979. From 1979 until 1993, he conducted biological psy- of community. Trinity and the friendships developed during chiatry research at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIH) those years remain a core part of my identity” in Bethesda, Md., first as a research fellow (1979-81), and then After graduating from Trinity in 1967, he began his studies at as a tenured scientist and chief of the section on anxiety and Duke University as a religion major. After nearly two years, mood disorders. however, he changed his major to psychology. At the National Institutes of Health, Uhde conducted studies During his junior year, Uhde and a Duke professor developed investigating the causes and treatment of several neuropsychi- OUR FIRST15 50 YEARS

atric disorders such as manic depression, panic disorder, social treatment of sleep disorders. “Sleep is one of the last frontiers to anxiety disorder and sleep disorders. Uhde also developed a understand,” he said. A particularly troubling sleep problem genetic model using dogs to study human anxiety disorders. “We investigated by Uhde is sleep panic attacks. People with sleep identified a number of similar brain and hormonal abnormalities panic attacks, which Uhde has shown to be distinctly different in nervous pointer dogs and humans with panic disorder,” Uhde from recurrent nightmares, often develop a fear of sleeping itself. said. “Unfortunately, rather than getting new referrals for our “People worry about dying in their sleep and, as a result, develop panic disorder clinic, we got deluged with calls from pet owners chronic sleep deprivation, which only serves to markedly worsen who wanted treatment for the anxious pets”. While talking about the original condition” Uhde said. his nervous dogs in a humorous manner, Uhde was quick to note Uhde and coworkers also study a very unusual syndrome that animal research is critically important for understanding known as sleep paralysis. People with this condition experience medical diseases and developing new treatments. the feeling of being awake while dreaming. “It’s basically an In 1993, Uhde became the chairman of the Department of intrusion of consciousness during REM sleep — rapid eye move- Psychiatric and Behavioral Neurosciences at Wayne State ment, or dreaming sleep,” Uhde said. “Depending on a person’s University in Detroit. His mission was to develop behavior and faith and cultural background, he may interpret the experience as brain research. Uhde assertively reorganized the governance and a visitation from a deceased relative or supernatural being. Some business structure of the department, centralized clinical service people report it as an alien abduction experience or being trans- and education-training programs across 16 separate hospitals or ported through space and time at supersonic speeds. People most ambulatory clinics and assembled a team of research scientists often report a strange presence in the room and the inability to from around the world. “In our business, NIH funding is the gold move. Time perception is markedly disturbed and seconds in real standard of excellence” Uhde said. “Wayne State’s program was time may be experienced as hours, days or weeks. ranked 72nd when I arrived in ’93, and it was ranked 24th in “Regardless of what the patient believes it is, sleep paralysis 2001 when I stepped down.” often has a life-transforming impact. I’m interested in studying Uhde also helped develop a world-class magnetic imaging the brain anatomy and chemistry of these and similar life trans- program. “Wayne State is one of a small number of academic forming experiences, which is quite relevant to the study of post- health systems where we can now study brain chemistry and traumatic stress disorder.” brain pathways in real time while individuals are performing When he’s not studying how we think and sleep, Uhde is trav- complex tasks in virtual reality simulated conditions,” he said. eling on the speaking circuit. He has written or co-authored more “We can identify areas of the brain that get activated or shutdown than 300 scientific papers or book chapters. He is Editor-in-Chief even before the research subject takes an action such as moving of the peer-reviewed scientific journal, Depression and Anxiety a finger. In essence, we can study the brain circuitry of complex (Wiley-Liss, Inc.). decision-making in real time.” Uhde also loves skiing and boating, although as he says, “I The success of this research program may lead to the design of never get to do them.” He and his wife, Marlene, live a block devices that humans will use in their daily lives. “We’re working from Lake St. Claire in Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich., a suburb of with Detroit auto industry to develop paradigms to investigate Detroit. Uhde met his wife while studying at Duke. They recon- the chemistry of brain activity while performing driving tasks nected at Yale, and were married by Father David Zettel ’58 in under different conditions,” Uhde said. “This research will not 1977 at Yale’s Dwight Chapel. only improve our understanding of basic brain functions but also “Father Zettel visited with me years ago to get me to promote lead to the implementation of improved control panels and cock- Duke to Trinity students,” Uhde said. “Since then, we’ve estab- pit designs for cars and possibly airplanes.” lished a close friendship. I always enjoy hearing about what’s Given his achievements at NIH and Wayne State University, happening at Trinity. My major regret not living in Louisville is the largest single-campus medical school in the United States, that my son was unable to attend Trinity.” he is frequently contacted about open medical school dean Marlene and Dr. Uhde have two children, Miles, who is a positions. He is most comfortable and happy, however, devel- senior at Vanderbilt University, and Katherine, a freshman at the oping research and research training programs. “Being dean of University of Arizona. a medical school would be an exciting challenge,” he said, Dr. Uhde will continue his work with his students, his patients “but it would also remove me from hands-on research and and his research. It is work that may result in people learning to working one-on-one with students, residents, fellows and operate machines or drive cars with only their thoughts. It is junior faculty. These are the things I most enjoy about the aca- work that may even improve our understanding of sleep and demic environment.” brain mechanisms that influence mystical and related transform- Uhde also has an active clinical practice and specializes in the ing life experiences. 1953 16 2003

2003 Class Reunion Update lanning has begun for all 2003 class reunions. Classes cel- be an air show by Paul Johnson ’78 (www.wrightattitudes.com) Pebrating reunions are 1958, ’63, ’68, ’73, ’78, ’83, ’88, ’93 at Bowman Field on Saturday afternoon. Please contact Joey and ’98. Porter ([email protected]), Stan Chauvin (SCHAUVIN3@ Reunion Committees are working to set dates and finalize the aol.com), Bruce Palmer-Ball ([email protected]), Chris details. Please call the Office for School Advancement at (502) Tompkins [email protected]), Sean Higgins (sehiggin@cisco. 893-7625 for more information or to get involved. Reservations com), Mike Lenahan ([email protected]), Kyle are a must! Mullin (kmullin@ rev-a-shelf.com), Mike Stinson (mikes@ readystaffing.com) or John Walsh ([email protected]) Class of ’58 — September 26-27 (tentative) for more information. Tentative plans are to attend the Trinity-St. Xavier football game on Friday night and enjoy a dinner Saturday evening. Another Class of ’83 — June 27 option is to attend a home football game at Trinity. Times and Join us for a Day at the Races at Churchill Downs (stag) followed prices to be announced. Contact Owen Schmitt (oschmitt@bell- by an evening at The Bristol (thanks to Scott Harper). Times south.net) or Father Dave Zettel ([email protected]) for more and prices TBA. Contact Matt Rickert ([email protected]), information. Tom Curtin ([email protected]) or Steve Yates ([email protected]) for more information. Class of ’63 — July 19 We’ll gather at Nord’s Brown Bag Deli & Pub, owned by our Class of ’88 — July 12 classmate Kenny Nord. Time and price TBA. Contact Joe Join us for a Louisville Fire Arena Football Game followed by a Gliessner ([email protected]), Ken Conliffe ([email protected]) Stag Night at Cumberland Brews on Bardstown Road (Mark or Tom Zehnder ([email protected]) for more information. Allgeier ’88, owner). Times and prices TBA. Contact Dave Arnold ([email protected]) or Gary Owens (owens@ Class of ’68 — September 26-27 thsrock.net) for more information. Tentative plans are to attend the Trinity-St. Xavier football game on Friday night and enjoy a Stag Night Saturday evening at Class of ’93 — September 26-27 Trinity’s Convocation Hall. Times and prices TBA. Contact Bill We will attend the Trinity-St. Xavier football game on Friday DeSanctis ([email protected]) for more information. night and enjoy a dinner Saturday evening at Trinity’s Alumni Hall. Times and prices TBA. Contact Josh Weber (jaweb42 Class of ’73 — July 18-19 @aol.com), Beau Baker ([email protected]), Cary We’ll play golf at Midland Trail and have a Stag Night on Friday McKiernan ([email protected]), Scott Dillon (sdillon at Trinity’s Alumni Hall. A dinner party will be held at the @summitenergy.com) or Tony Bratcher (tonybratcher@hotmail. Breckenridge Inn on Saturday evening. Contact John Link com) for more information. ([email protected]), Norm Fallot ([email protected]), Chuck Weining ([email protected]) or Glenn Blincoe Class of ’98 — July 12 (502-491-9233) for more information. Tentative plans are for an evening at Jillian’s. Times and prices TBA. Contact Jeremy Jarvi ([email protected]) or Andy Class of ’78 — July 18-19 Hennessey ([email protected]) for more information. We’ll play golf on Friday and enjoy a dinner Saturday evening at Trinity’s Alumni Hall. Times and prices TBA. There will also

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BREAKING OUT: Exhibit allows prisoners to unlock their creativity

By Diane Heilenman, Courier-Journal Art Critic (Reprinted with permission of The Courier-Journal, January 5, 2003) “I Am Running” was granted so much access. Being an independent curator is I've traveled down some lonesome highways. kind of a license to invite yourself into other peoples’ lives.” I've traveled through some midnight storms. Bunting began to interview prisoners. Searching for someone to hold me, He discovered that “creativity is a means of survival and bar- In the early hours of morn. tering. Art is a very powerful thing in prison because it’s money. Broke the law, I got in trouble, . . . It takes all kinds of forms.” There is the art that is politically On the run, I've been alone. correct, that can be shown to the prison staff. But, Bunting said, Left my girl, Lord, left my family, “There is another subterranean kind of art — envelope art, Never more to go back home. matchbook art and cigarette-pack art that is more salable art and illegal (by prison rules). And, tattoo art, which is illegal, but. . . This stanza from a compelling poem by Kentucky prisoner that’s a very salable art too.” William D. Woolum is among 140 art and literary works in a pio- Eventually, Bunting interviewed 80 prisoners at Eddyville; the neering exhibition of prison art that opens with a 5 to 7 p.m. Luther Luckett Correctional Complex and the Kentucky State reception Friday at Spalding University’s Huff Gallery in Reformatory, both at LaGrange; and the Green River Correc- Louisville. tional Complex at Central City. When artist and art historian Craig Bunting (’78) burned out He selected work by 32 artists for the exhibition. Some of them on urban life in New York and Atlanta, he remembered how could almost be considered commissioned because “a lot of the much he had liked the lake country of Western Kentucky, where work can be a tad folkish and almost kitsch,” Bunting said. “I asked the Louisville native attended Murray State University, graduat- them to be more psychologically driven, to look at their own lives.” ing in 1983. One artist, William Miller, is represented by 28 pieces. “Honestly, it was a matter of homesickness for about 11 “He is one of the most courageous artists because he attacks years,” Bunting said. “I’m a firm believer that if you don’t know his own psyche,” Bunting said. Miller, who like all but one artist how good Kentucky is, just leave for a while.” is self-taught, produces self-portraits in a variety of styles that all He returned to Kentucky six years ago, selecting the tiny town compartmentalize the figure. The device echoes the physical and of Kuttawa on Lake Barkley as home and headquarters for his social compartmentalization of the artist’s life, Bunting noted. Running Film production company, which makes films and The art is quite forceful. Bunting said one New York art gallery mounts exhibitions. As an independent curator, Bunting has pro- has expressed interest in Miller’s work. duced three traveling exhibitions, among them “Behind the Walls: Being an art dealer was not part of his original goal in mount- Art in Confinement,” which continues at Spalding through Feb. 6. ing the show, Bunting said, but “I am amazingly involved in this. The prison art project began two years ago. . . . Acting as a dealer or broker is a very important thing, I think. “I live close to Eddyville and I had looked at the ‘castle on the I want to stress and argue this fact . . . that art is a way of devel- lake’ (the Kentucky State Penitentiary), and I was really inter- oping skills that can be economically satisfying for these artists. ested in what kind of creative impulses and art come out of pris- So, I am out there pushing this work on a commercial level. I ons. I had no intention of making some sort of social sojourn or don’t like it that people think this is strokes and fun. I think it’s doing good for others. I was just curious,” Bunting said. serious work.” “I made one phone call, and I was shocked; I was surprised I continued on next page

BACK ISSUES OF YEARBOOKS AVAILABLE! Trinity has back issues of the Shamrock yearbook available for the years 1991, ’92, ’97, ’98, ’99, 2000 and ’01. These were found during the recent makeover of the Journalism Department. The books are in excellent shape (most were in the original factory packaging). The price is $25 per yearbook, plus $5 for shipping and handling. To place an order, contact Wayne Kraus ’85 at (502) 736-8275 or [email protected]. 1953 18 2003

BREAKING OUT continued from page XX A spinoff of the exhibition is a prison art education project at include metaphors for freedom, such as ships, birds, beautiful Eddyville, funded by the Kentucky Arts Council. Bunting and three landscapes with wide open spaces, wild animals and celestial other artists teach art, writing, theater and music to 10 students. adventures. A prison is a special community, and art that comes from that There are themes of violence, too, including one particularly community is niche art, Bunting said. Prison art can be con- difficult image of a baby strapped to an electric chair that was nected to the larger category of Outsider Art, he said. Outsider done by John Cecil. Some artists produce a line or artistic works, Art, once denigrated but now an increasingly lively aspect of the such as elegantly symmetrical greeting cards by James art scene, is typically made by those who are somehow isolated Nikolouski. from society, by limited education, geography or psychosis. Several, such as J.W. Childs and Adam Alli, relate to their For prisoners, the layers of isolation are multiple. In addition racial roots with imagery of Africa and slavery. to lockdowns, shakedowns and incarceration, prisoners have “Behind the Walls” had its premiere at Bunting’s alma mater limited possessions. Art materials may include toilet paper, in Murray this fall. From Feb. 20 to May 31 it will be displayed matchsticks, rocks from the exercise yard, pencil shavings and at the Kentucky Folk Art Center in Morehead. tobacco. And no work can be larger than 14 inches by 21 inches. The Huff Gallery, 853 Library Lane, is open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Also, all the artists in “Behind the Walls” are doing 10 years of Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 time or more. Half have been sentenced to life behind bars, p.m. Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Bunting said. Which is why it was not surprising that images frequently Copyright (c) 2003. Courier-Journal & Louisville Times Co. Reprinted with permission.

HELP PRESERVE THS’ PAST Alumni, parents and past-parents are asked to please donate your Trinity items and documents to the Trinity Archives. Archivist Lynn Olympia has been hard at work cataloging and preserving the collection. Items sought include photographs, report cards, papers, meeting minutes, programs, awards, apparel or anything having to do with Trinity. If you send photographs, please identify on a separate sheet of paper all those appearing in photos with an approximate date and description of the event. Mrs. Olympia specifically requests copies of the 1958 and 1960 Shamrock yearbooks. You may drop off your items to Trinity’s Office for School Advancement, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Campus Newsi

TRINITY STUDENTS AID ONCE-HOMELESS MAN By Glenn Rutherford, Record Assistant Editor Reprinted with permission from The Record (December 19, 2002)

ometimes the message of Christmas is heard in an unex- him out. We wanted him to be able to walk into his house and Spected time from an unfamiliar source. turn on a lamp or look at a picture and have some nice plates to For some young men in Alison Singleton’s junior religion eat on. We wanted to make it feel more like home.” classes at Trinity High School, the message was heard a few weeks The young men from Trinity decided they would take the mes- ago in the midst of a downtown day shelter for homeless men. sage of “good will toward men” to heart. The students were visiting the St. John Center for the home- “They just seemed to kind of adopt him,” explained Keith less as part of the school’s Insight Program, designed to increase Steer, development associate at St. John Center. “They were their awareness of the poor and homeless through some direct really taken with John, and they brought in a bunch of stuff for participation. During their visit, one of the shelter’s clients, John his apartment.” Davis, addressed them. Then they decided to do even more. “He was really articulate and gave a very moving presenta- Singleton said the students decided to take up a collection for tion,” Singleton explained. “You could tell he was educated; he Davis and use the funds to buy Christmas presents for him. was dressed neatly and he talked a bit about cleanliness.” “We’re going shopping for John, and we’re also going to take In other words, Davis didn’t fit the stereotype most people supplies — deodorant and razors and that kind of thing — down have about the homeless. “In fact, many of the men we saw at St. to the (St. Vincent de Paul Society’s) Ozaname Inn.” John’s don’t meet those kind of preconceived notions people The kind of direct involvement is what the Insight Program is have,” she said. intended to accomplish, said Singleton, who has been teaching at When Davis finished his address, one of the Trinity students Trinity for five years. “When you’re back in your own comfort had a question for him. zone after visiting a place like St. John Center, you often forget “What can we do so that you aren’t homeless anymore?” he about what you’ve seen and heard. But these guys took John to asked. heart.” As it turned out, Davis told them, he’d just been able to move Steer said the connection between John Davis and the students into an apartment three days earlier. He had a place to stay, and might be strong because they have a good bit in common. not a single thing to go in it. “John was a high school and college athlete,” he said. “He was So Davis’ newly acquired friends got busy. from a nice, middle-class home here in Louisville and the story Back at the school, Singleton asked her students for ideas that of his high school days is probably not so different from what might help the once-homeless man, and they had plenty. One theirs would be. He had a lot of advantages.” young man brought a comforter, another brought blankets, still Until alcohol stepped in the way. others produced household items and a lamp or two. “He knows he kind of messed up,” Steer said, “and that’s what “We want to help John because he was nice enough to talk to he tells the students. And I believe when you hear about some- us about being poor,” said Trinity junior Kyle Hatfield. “We were body’s experiences and they aren’t all that different from you, it proud of him for getting a house recently, and we wanted to help has a profound effect.”

ECHO NAMED BEST NEWSPAPER

he ECHO placed first as best overall newspaper in T Division 4-A in the Western Kentucky University Mark of Excellence Journalism Competition. In individual competition, seniors Zak Owens and Travis Vincent placed first in News Writing and Photography, respectively, and senior Phil Dishon received an honorable mention in Editorial Cartooning. The ECHO staff placed first in Front Page Design. The competition included 20 schools in three divisions. More than 130 entries were submitted in 10 categories. Phil Dishon Zak Owens Travis Vincent OUR FIRST21 50 YEARS

PROFESSOR OF IRISH VISITS THS n Nov. 27, renowned professor survival phrases in French to teacher OSean O’Conchuir (pronounced Alan Wilson’s French II and French III crew-hoor) visited Trinity. He classes. He also explained the impor- currently teaches education courses at tance of learning French. In the Western Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland. Dr. Hemisphere, Spanish and English are the O’Conchuir is fluent in French as well as main languages. However, in the rest of several other languages. He is consid- the world the two international languages ered the world’s expert on teaching Irish. are French (first) and then English. As In addition to his university teaching, well, the official languages of the new he taught French for a number of years European Union are French and English. in a Catholic boy’s high school that had The students were very impressed most of their classes in Irish. The school Sean O’Conchuir with Dr. O’Conchuir’s mastery of the building was the planning and staging area for the 1916 French language, his mannerisms and Irish accent. Dr. Conchuir, Rebellion. Dr. O’Conchuir is also collaborating with Dr. Paul however, was also impressed with Trinity, noticing how well stu- Pearson at Bellarmine University’s Merton Center on the late dents treated each other in the halls. Trappist monk Thomas Merton’s Irish spirituality. “There is a friendly and respectful spirit at Trinity compared to Dr. O’Conchuir’s wife, Rhoda, was the Irish representative for the many other schools I’ve visited over the years,” he said. elementary and secondary education to the European Commission “There’s something special here. The brotherly love shows.” for a number of years and is brilliant in her own right. Dr. O’Conchuir also said he noticed that the students at THS During his visit to Trinity, Dr. O’Conchuir gave a mini lesson on treat each other well. OWENS PRESIDENT AT NATIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE By Ryan Miles ’03, ECHO Student Newspaper Staff Writer

rinity senior Zak Owens was elected student tional students at the conference,” Owens said. “It was Tpresident of the National Youth Leadership overwhelming.” Conference (NYLC), held in Washington, D.C. Covington, nominated by Trinity teacher Mr. Jason Owens and Trinity junior Matt Covington were among Daniel, said, “It was a lot more fun than I expected. It was hundreds of high school students who attended the con- definitely worth the experience.” ference, held at the National 4H Center. Students had the opportunity to interact with several Students involved in the NYLC worked through every- renowned journalists and discuss topics such as current day national issues through a series of simulations and events and journalistic ethics. They also received advice face-to-face meetings with members of Congress and Zak Owens on how to start a career in journalism. other influential personalities. “It was refreshing to be surrounded by competent, intelligent “It was one of the best experiences of my life,” said Owens, people at all times,” Owens said. “It really helped me hone my who was selected to attend because of his leadership contribu- leadership abilities.” tions, service to the community and scholastic achievements. Covington said, “I decided after I’d gone that I definitely Owens was thrilled when he was elected student president. wasn’t interested in politics, but it was good to learn how it all “I was surprised and honored to be chosen out of all the excep- worked. I got a hands-on feel for politics.” KAHL ’69 MINISTERS TO THOSE IN HOSPITAL By Matthew Bauder ’04, ECHO Student Newspaper Staff Writer

rinity English teacher John Kahl ’69 is extending a help- Kahl said he enjoys helping out. After vis- Ting hand to those in the Trinity community who are in the iting at the hospital the first time, Kahl said hospital. he “was filled with joy.” Kahl shows them support, prays for them and gives Catholics Though he gets major rewards from his in the hospital a Communion service. work, Kahl said there are some down sides to Kahl decided to take part in hospital ministry due in part it. Seeing people suffer is one of the hardest because of the shortage of priests at Trinity. things he has to go through. John Kahl ’69 1953 22 2003

ALL NATIONAL MERIT SEMIFINALISTS NAMED FINALISTS or the third straight year all of Trinity High School’s Andrew F. Paradis, Andrew J. Porter and Donald A. Smith. FNational Merit Semifinalists were named finalists. Additionally, seniors John A. Hitron, Jeffrey S. Kissel, Chris- Congratulations to the following seniors: Adam K. Bohnert, topher W. McCoy and Jay G. Strozdas were recognized as com- Richard W. King, Michael A. Mudd, Daniel E. Netherton, mended students.

Adam Bohnert Richard King Michael Mudd Daniel Netherton Andy Paradis Andrew Porter Donald Smith

MR. SMITH MEETS THE PRESIDENT By Jonathon Meador ’03, ECHO Student Newspaper Staff Writer

rinity sophomore Ryan Smith journeyed to the Kentucky his behind-the-scenes political experience. T International Convention Center to meet with President Smith was able to meet the president through his extensive George W. Bush on Friday, Nov. 1, 2002. web of political connections. His uncle served as Sen. “It was very brief,” Smith said of his handshake with the pres- McConnell’s chief of staff in 1984. Tickets to the event were pro- ident. “He has a very commanding presence, very powerful. It vided by Rep. Anne Northup’s office. was an honor to meet him.” “Because I know the people at McConnell’s (office),” he said, As a volunteer for Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell (R), “they were able to help me out with (meeting with the president).” Smith’s political aptitude is strong for such a young man. In addition, Smith’s mother went to high school with McCon- “I like the idea of being able to make a difference,” said nell’s current chief of staff, Hunter Bates, who is currently run- Smith, who plans to attend the U.S. Senate Page School in ning for the Kentucky lieutenant governor post. Washington, D.C. In conjunction with aid from Rep. Northup’s office, the White Smith’s idea of making a difference has led him to not only House Advance Team also played a large role in fitting Smith meet the president once, but twice. The first introduction to Bush into the president’s busy schedule. occurred on Sept. 5, 2002, at Broadbent Areana. The White House Advance Team is a staff whose job is to plan “It’s amazing to see all the preparation in advance,” he said of out the president’s day when he makes visits and appearances. Everything from speaking venues, car routes and lunch stops are all planned by the team. Smith is a big supporter of the president and of the Republican Party. Of the party’s success in the Novem- ber elections, Smith said, “It’s a great opportunity to support President Bush’s agenda.”

Ryan Smith meets President George W. Bush in November. OUR FIRST23 50 YEARS

Rock Rewindi

Many interesting teachers have taught at Trinity over the years, and “Rock Rewind” remembers those held fond in the memories of alumni. TONY LOCOCO

By Michael Lindenberger ’89 State Correspondent, The Courier-Journal

ome places — the half-remembered hallways of your moderator of the ECHO and of his regard for his students. alma mater, for instance, or a childhood bedroom, or I write of the journalism room now because it is likely to be the tree under which you snatched your first kiss — tug changed significantly. Right now, its walls are bare and the clut- Spowerfully on our emotions, and make us feel at home ter removed entirely. With last month’s fire in the building, repair no matter how long it’s been since we last were there. work will involve repainting all those walls — and the fate of They exude a sense of place that anchors us, steadies us when- those pieces of memorabilia is uncertain. ever we think of them. But ask any alumnus who had Mr. Lococo, or any of his cur- One of those places for me is the first classroom on the left in rent students, and he’ll tell you that it’s not the cluttered old mem- the Arts building on Trinity’s campus, a three-room suite, really, ories that made the room so special. It’s the teacher that has where amateur newspaper reporters and photogra- remained year after year. phers have tasted their first love of journalism — I knew Mr. Lococo was a great teacher and a and were shown the first hints of the responsibility sure editor soon after I joined the ECHO staff in that comes with the power of the press — since January 1988, a refugee from an unsatisfying stint before any current student was born. in Spanish III. It’s a room to which I have returned at least once But it took years to know just how good he nearly every year since I graduated in 1989, and really is. For more than a decade, I have watched every year there is a fresh group of brighter-than- him evolve as he has reached middle age. He’s usual students hard at work under the leadership of improved himself — nearing the end of a second Tony Lococo. master’s degree, for instance — and kept the same For 20 years, Mr. Lococo has guided the pro- high standards for his students, even as he has duction of the ECHO, and copies of every issue grown more flexible, more willing to laugh at clutter the walls, hanging, yellowing, over the himself or figure out a way to adapt his approach blackboard. Tony Lococo to have his lesson reach his students. Indeed, it is the blackboard that most often And lately, in the six months I have been back comes to mind when I think of that room, thanks to the long rows from a job in Texas, I have seen him struggle to take on a new of hash marks denoting each time a student has risen to recognize challenge: teaching seniors AP English. With students as bright as yet another incredibly bad pun by Mr. Lococo. Trinity’s best, it’s a daunting task. He has asked his students to One of the grander mysteries for our journalism class — a class engage heavy-duty works of literature — King Lear, for instance that included several future professional journalists, including — but first has truly engaged them himself. such notables as Greg Hall ’89 and Jody Demling ’89 of The Fortunately for teachers at Trinity, like Mr. Lococo, the effort is Courier-Journal — was whether Mr. Lococo knew how bad his rewarded by the attention of top-flight students who reward him jokes were. Did he know and tell them anyway? Or had his ear with such joy of teaching. He is convinced not only that what he for language failed him? does is important, but that Trinity students are entirely worth it. Some problems really are solved by time: I can now testify, I wonder sometimes if any student, anywhere, ever realizes having known Mr. Lococo and his wife, Susan, as an adult: He just how much of himself or herself a teacher like Mr. Lococo knows exactly how bad they are — he is too smart not to — but throws into the task of bringing alive something like a Shakes- hopes, blindly, that each new joke will somehow produce a laugh pearean tragedy, with the hope of giving them tools to make from students too distracted to realize how awful they are. sense of a world that will only grow more complicated when For 20 years, it’s been a fool’s dream, but he keeps on trying. they graduate. Besides the hash marks, the classroom has for years gathered I doubt it. But take it from me, it’s a gift that will continue to memorabilia, piles of awards and old papers and press clippings give long after graduation, no matter what becomes of the old about the program. It’s proof both of Mr. Lococo’s success as piles of memorabilia in the journalism room. 1953 24 2003 SHAMROCK SPORTsi

Spring Sports Preview

BASeBALL Tennis “I am extremely excited about this year’s squad,” first-year head Head tennis coach Jason Daniel has high hopes for this year’s team. baseball coach Steven Tompkins ’81 said. “They have been dili- “We look to be one of the state’s top contenders this year,” gently working out in the weight room since last September and Daniel said. “Nearly all of our top players are returning, and we winter workouts went very well.” have a number of really talented freshmen coming in as well. If The 2003 Baseball Rocks have big shoes to fill from last year’s this team works hard and stays focused, we have a legitimate team. After notching countless comeback wins last season, Trinity shot at a state title.” fell to Covington Catholic 5-3 to finish as state runners-up. Last year’s state tournament runner-up doubles team of seniors Senior Micah McNatt returns as the main cog in the pitching Chris McCoy and junior Andy Sobczyk will be back, as well staff. He will be joined in the rotation by seniors Mike as four-year starters and senior leaders Ryan Johnson and Rutherford, B.J. Stivers and Eric Weining. Junior Kenny Barnett Adam Bohnert. will get his share of innings to pitch as well. Senior Dillon The Rocks’ schedule includes trips to Nashville for one of the Lawson or junior Matt Brady will be behind the plate as catcher. Southern region’s premier tournaments, the Carter Invitational, The infield will be solid up the middle with senior Chance and matches with some of Kentucky’s top teams. Locally, the Cianciola at second base. The probable starter at shortstop is strongest competitor will be St. Xavier, with Ballard and Manual junior Tyler Kuhn. Senior Bryan Vasse will shore up third base, fielding strong teams as well. Daviess County and Paducah and senior Andrew Weber and junior Sean Duggins are fighting Tilghman are also expected to qualify for the state tournament. for the job at first. Seniors Jim Anderson, Nick Spalding and Weining comprise a Lacrosse strong outfield. The 2003 Lacrosse Rocks are eager to avenge their 5-4 loss to “The Seventh Region is always difficult,” coach Tompkins St. Xavier in last year’s Kentucky Lacrosse Association cham- said. “We’ll have to face some of our toughest competition pionship game. just to advance out of the region. I look for the usual teams in They’ll be helped by a large increase in experienced players. Louisville, Lexington and Owensboro to be strong again this Last year, 15 experienced players signed up for Trinity year. Paducah usually fields some good teams, as does the Lacrosse’s inaugural season as a club sport, and 35 will play on Ashland area.” this year’s squad. Trinity attackman and leading goal scorer, junior Parker Sims, returns as a starter. VolleyBALL Sophomore Collin Fackler and junior Andrew Solomon will The Rocks finished as undefeated state champions last season lead the offense with Sims. Juniors Eric Heick and Ryan Smith and should be exceptionally strong again this year. return as midfielders. Junior Michael Anderson returns as the “We need to find replacements for some key positions due to best close defenseman. graduation,” head coach Pat Bowles H’01 said. “Given the “This team is very deep,” head coach Pete Schroeder said. strength of the returnees, this should be a pleasant problem to have. “We still have some holes to fill, but those are opportunities for Look for us to bring home state championship number five.” the new guys to step up.” The Rocks return six varsity lettermen and have a very strong In addition to Trinity, Ballard, Eastern, Kentucky Country contingent of former JV players that will compete for the start- Day, Manual and St. Xavier comprise the Kentucky Lacrosse ing jobs. Senior Joe Wohlleb, a four-year varsity setter, will be Association. All teams play each other twice. Trinity will also the key floor leader. Senior Pat Durbin, an all-state selection last play Carmel and North Central in Indiana as well as Lakota and year, will again dominate in the middle. Senior Kyle Rausch will Marymount in Ohio. play in one of the strong outside hitter spots and should lead the This is the second year Trinity has fielded a lacrosse team as a team in passing. Junior Kyle Riddell will be an impact player in club sport (students cover all costs). Games are played on the the middle in his second year of varsity action. All four players soccer fields adjacent to Chance School. have a legitimate shot at making the all-state team. Coach Bowles expects perennial power St. Xavier to be the main competition for the state title. The Tigers return several highly talented starters from last year, and they are a good pass- ing and defensive team. Trinity will also travel to Indiana again this year to face tough competition. OUR FIRST25 50 YEARS

BEATTY COACH OF THE YEAR hird-year Trinity head football coach Bob Beatty final during his first season, the Rocks have gone 28-1 over T(41-3 at Trinity) has been named The Courier- the past two seasons and beaten Male twice in the 4-A final. Journal’s statewide Coach of the Year as voted Trinity currently has the state’s longest winning streak at 24 on by a record 190 coaches. games and is ranked among the top 10 teams nationally. “It’s a very good feeling to win something voted on by Beatty is the first coach from a Louisville-area school your peers,” Beatty told The Courier-Journal. “But the to win the award since Trinity’s Dennis Lampley H’92 in award should say Coaching Staff Award. I have so much 1990. Lampley, Trinity’s director of athletics, won after respect for my assistant coaches and the job they do.” guiding the Rocks to three straight 4-A titles and 50 After guiding Trinity to a 13-2 record and a loss in the 4-A Bob Beatty straight wins over three seasons. Six ROCKS EARN SCHOLARSHIPS hree Football Rocks and three “Our helmets say ‘Pride, Loyalty, TSoccer Rocks signed national Discipline, Achievement,’” head letters of intent to participate football coach Bob Beatty H’03 said. in collegiate athletics at ceremonies “What they don’t say is ‘Character.’ held at Trinity. These three seniors exemplify char- DeQuese May (football) was a acter. We will miss their leadership, standout wide receiver and running and I wish them the best of luck.” back for the Rocks. He was also nom- Soccer players Clay Talley, inated for Kentucky Mr. Football. DeQuese May TaShawn McBroom Dylan Thiry Derrick Yeagle and Andrew Zarick May rushed for 781 yards on 103 were four-year varsity players. Also attempts and 14 touchdowns this sea- in their four years, they led the Rocks son and averaged 6.3 yards per carry. to a 75-17 record and three consecu- He also had 42 catches for 608 yards tive regional titles for the first time in and six touchdowns. May signed with Trinity Soccer history. Villanova University. Talley signed with the University TaShawn McBroom (football) was of Louisville, Yeagle signed with another talented Trinity receiver. He Bellarmine University and Zarick caught seven passes for 300 yards and Clay Talley Derrick Yeagle Andrew Zarick signed with Long Island University. three TDs in the state championship game against Male. Additionally, Chris Kircher plans to walk on at Bellarmine McBroom signed with State University of West Georgia. University. Dylan Thiry (football) graded out each game as one of the “Their combined leadership was key to our success this year,” most consistent lineman on the 2003 squad. He signed with head soccer coach Walter Mata said. “I’m sure they’ll do well at Northwestern University. the next level.” CC ROCKS NAMED ACADEMIC ALL-STATE ongratulations to cross country team members sopho- Senior Justin Hill received an Honorable Mention. Cmore Pat Daly and senior Chris McCoy for being Daly, sophomore Ben Hochstrasser and McCoy were also named to the Kentucky Track & Cross Country Coaches listed as Honorable Mentions on the Kentucky Track and Cross Association 2002 Academic All-State Cross Country Team. Country Coaches Association’s All-State Team.

Pat Daly Justin Hill Ben Hochstrasser Chris McCoy 1953 26 2003

PILE OF ROCKS NAMED TO C-J ALL-STATE TEAM The following Rocks were named to the Courier-Journal All- against Cincinnati Elder. He hit three field goals and had an State football team: extra point against St. Xavier in a 16-0 victory. In three years, Williams connected on 23 of 33 career field-goal attempts, First Team Offense: which is tied for third-best in state history. Williams broke ¥ Brian Brohm, quarterback - The 6-foot-4, 200-pound Brohm, the state record for extra points in his career with 201 after who is 29-1 as a starter and has led the Rocks to back-to-back hitting 67 of 75 this season. He also booted 80 percent of his Class 4-A titles, is regarded as the top junior quarterback kickoffs into the end zone each of the past two seasons. nationally. This past season, he completed 226 of 335 passes for 3,777 yards, 47 TDs and just one interception. He aver- Second Team Offense: aged 251.8 yards a game passing. In the state final against ¥ TaShawn McBroom, wide receiver Male, Brohm completed 19 of 25 passes for a whopping 522 Honorable Mention Offense: yards and seven TDs in a 59-56 victory. Brohm said it’s too ¥ Norb Elbert, running back early to say where he’s looking to go to college but noted that ¥ Kerry Pappas, center Louisville, Kentucky and Notre Dame are “in the mix.” Second Team Defense: ¥ Dylan Thiry, lineman - The 6-foot-9, 295-pound Thiry ¥ Alex Temple, defensive line anchored the right side of the line that helped the Rocks aver- Third Team Defense: age 43.1 points and 414.4 yards a game during a perfect 15- ¥ Blake Nix, defensive line 0 season. Thiry signed with Northwestern University. Honorable Mention Defense: ¥ Karl-Heinz Williams, place-kicker - As a senior, Williams ¥ Matt Brady, linebacker made 10 of 13 field-goal attempts, his longest a 42-yarder ¥ Brian Smith, defensive back

Matt Brady Norb Elbert TaShawn McBroom Blake Nix Kerry Pappas Brian Smith Alex Temple

BROHM GARNERS MORE AWARDS

Trinity junior quarterback Brian Brohm continues to junior All-America team. rack up postseason honors: ¥ He was named Student Sports magazine’s National ¥ Brohm is one of six Kentuckians named to the Student Junior Football Player of the Year. Sports All-America football teams. He was named to the

Brian Brohm

THREE ROCKS NAMED TO ALL-STAR TEAM

eniors DeQueese May, TaShawn McBroom and Dylan Classic will be at 6 p.m. June 20. The game will be played in SThiry were named to the 2003 Kentucky All-Star high Kentucky, but a site has not yet been determined. school football team. May and McBroom started for the Rocks at wide receiver and The 20th annual Kentucky-Tennessee All-Star Football Thiry at offensive tackle. OUR FIRST27 50 YEARS

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BASKETBALL The Bruins were outrebounded 27-16 but got 23 points from Trinity finished the season with a 17-13 record — the best since reserves. They also turned the ball over just twice. Trinity had the 1994-95 season. They also claimed the school’s 13th district 10 turnovers, leading to 14 Ballard points. title. The season ended March 11 with a near upset of Ballard in “They took care of the ball,” Szabo told The Courier-Journal. the first round of the Seventh Region Tournament. “We wanted to make them shoot it, and some other guys really The Rocks came out hot for the home crowd, hitting 8 of 12 hurt us. You have to pick your poison.” first-quarter shots. Trinity took a 9-4 lead and led 34-29 at half- McCoy (repeat first-team on Seventh Region all-region team) time after outrebounding the Bruins 17-8. led the Rocks in scoring with 19 points. Brohm had 12 points and Extending their lead to 38-31 in the third quarter, the Rocks five rebounds, and senior Jason Walsh added 10 points and seven looked in control. But Ballard stormed back with an 18-8 run to rebounds. Saxton also scored in double figures with 10 points. make it 53-51 at the end of three quarters. The Bruin scoring continued, and they led 60-54 with 5:58 to SWIMMING play. That’s when Trinity made a stand. Senior Chris McCoy The SwimRocks finished 18th at the 58th annual Kentucky State narrowed the gap to 66-62 with a three-pointer at 3:36. Sopho- Swimming and Diving Championships at the University of more Kyle Saxton scored for the Rocks before the teams traded Kentucky’s Lancaster Aquatics Center Feb. 28-March 1. Six missed baskets and Ballard got the ball back with 1:44 left. Trinity swimmers qualified for state. Ballard’s Sherman Gully was fouled with 1:03 left and the Junior Ryan McIntosh was the top individual finisher, placing Bruins clinging to a 68-64 lead. He hit the first free of two free fifth in 1-meter diving. The 200 medley relay team of seniors throws, then sliced between two Trinity players to rebound the John Duerr and Richie King and sophomores Carl Rueff and Ben second and score for a 71-64 lead. Vest, and the 400 freestyle relay of Duerr, Rueff, Vest and sopho- “In a close game like that, the littlest of things can hurt you,” more Chris Neichter each finished 12th. Trinity coach Mike Szabo told The Courier-Journal. “That was a “Despite the loss of our top swimmer and senior co-captain, big play. I’ve said it all year, that kid is good. He hurt us all over.” Jon Shore, we moved up one place from last season,” said swim- Junior Brian Brohm got a basket, and Saxton a three-pointer ming moderator Wayne Kraus ’85. “This team overcame adver- late for Trinity, but Ballard hit 3 of 5 free throws in the final 32.8 sity particularly well. Over 80 percent of the team will be return- seconds to seal it. ing next year, so the future looks good for the SwimRocks.”

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ICE HOCKEY LaBedz; sophomores Eric Gustafson and Graham Kuussalo; and The two-time defending state champion IceRocks’ season ended freshman goalie Neil Hesler. March 9 with a 3-2 loss to St. Xavier in the semi-finals of the “We had a great season,” coach Curtin said. “I’d also like to league tournament. thank ice hockey moderator, Trinity teacher Keith Rapp, for all Trinity played a near flawless game the first period and led 2- his help this year.” 1. Late in the third period, Trinity was sloppy clearing the puck from the side of their net, and a St. X player was able to flip a WRESTLING shot past the goalie to make it 2-2. “We got a bit overanxious The Rock grapplers finished their season with a seventh-place while trying to break the tie,” according to head coach J.R. finish at the 40th annual State Wrestling Championships Feb. 20- Curtin, and the Rocks then gave up the game-winning goal. 22 at Farnham Dudgeon Arena in Frankfort. South Oldham won St. X advanced to the final game but lost 3-1 to a combined the team championship. team of players playing under the Ballard name. Trinity and St. Fourteen Trinity wrestlers qualified for the Championships. X are the only true Louisville high school teams (all players are Numerous injuries hindered the Rocks, but six wrestlers placed from one school). Ice hockey is a club sport, and many schools’ in the top eight at state and were named to the All-State team. teams are comprised of players from several schools. There are They are: seniors Court Foreman (112), Trae Masden (140), 10 teams in the state league. Colin McDermott (160) and Matt Miranda (130); junior Troy The IceRocks finished their third year of play with a 13-8 Wismer (145); and sophomore Charles Moon (103). record. Their overall record is 40-9-4. “The senior leadership and dedicated work from all the In addition to local competition, the IceRocks traveled to play wrestlers was key to sending 14 wrestlers to state,” head coach talented teams in the Midwest. Trinity defeated Archbishop Alter Eddie Rudolph said. “We were truly a team this year.” (Dayton) 6-2 at Dayton and 4-1 at home. Other season highlights include winning the Jefferson County Nine Trinity players were named to the league All-Star team. and regional tournaments, finishing fourth in the state dual meets They are: seniors Nick Jaha, Craig Miller and Layne Todd; and sweeping St. Xavier in freshman, JV and varsity competition juniors Robert Butler, Rob Curtin, Brett Giesler and Nick on the same night.

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APRIL June 20 Easter 9 Alumni Board of Director’s meeting 21 School Board meeting 14 Sandy Newman Memorial Golf Classic 15 Father’s Day MaY 25 Foundation Board meeting 3 Kentucky Derby 27 Class of ’83 Reunion 10 Shamrock Bass Classic 11 Mother’s Day July 23 Senior Breakfast, Awards Day 4 Independence Day 24 Baccalaureate Mass 12 Class of ’88 Reunion, Class of ’98 Reunion 25 Commencement 18-19 Class of ’73 Reunion, Class of ’78 Reunion 26 Memorial Day 19 Class of ’63 Reunion 28 School Board meeting