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Mr. Michael Budniak working with students in one of Trinity’s eight science labs. PHOTO BY CRAIG SCHNEIDER ’85.

TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY WWW.TRINITYROCKS.COM The Father Kevin Caster Annual Fund

Hang Trinity art in your home. All contributors of $250 or more to the 2007 Father Kevin Caster Annual Fund Appeal will be sent a suitable-for-framing print of the image shown here. The print captures some of public art displayed around Trinity’s campus. It was created by Nick Bonura ’87 (photographer) and Cary Meyer ’88 (layout). Make your commitment of $250 today and Trinity will mail you this print.

How does Trinity raise money for What are Annual Fund contribu- its educational experience? tions used for? 1. Tuition (annual) – Nearly 80 One thing and one thing only: tuition percent of our revenue is spent on assistance. More than 40 percent of employee compensation. Tuition will our students receive tuition assistance. not decrease; it will increase approxi- mately $300 to $500 per year. When does the Annual Fund 2. Father Kevin Caster Annual Appeal begin and end? Fund Appeal (annual) – The Trinity operates on a fiscal year run- Annual Fund Appeal funds all tuition ning from July 1 of one year through assistance programs. Memorial and June 30 of the next. In other words, endowed scholarships are part of the the 2007 Annual Fund Appeal began Annual Fund Appeal. on July 1, 2006, and will end on June 3. celebraTion (annual) – Formerly 30, 2007. known as the Benefit Dinner, cele- braTion funds Trinity Athletics and Will there be an Annual Fund Trinity Student Activities (drama, Appeal every year? intramural sports, Chess Club, Speech Yes. The Annual Fund Appeal was Team, etc.). initiated in 1991. It is the most suc- 4. Capital Campaigns (as needed) – cessful and widely used method for Since 1998, Trinity has successfully private high schools and universities implemented two capital campaigns: the Shamrock Spirit Cam- to raise funds for tuition assistance. paign (1998) and the Spirit of Trinity Campaign (2003). Capital campaigns provide funds for building construction, campus Can I fulfill my pledge in installments? improvements and adding to the school’s endowment. Yes. Please see the enclosed Annual Fund Appeal envelope for details.

What is the Father Kevin Caster Annual Fund Appeal? Why should you make a contribution? The Father Kevin Caster Annual Fund Appeal is the cornerstone Give to give back. fund-raising tool we have to offset the actual per-student cost. Think about your life without a Trinity education. There are Tuition for 2006-07 is $8,325; the actual cost to educate a student many young men in Kentuckiana who want that same experience is more than $10,000. Your contribution helps keep tuition more but simply do not have the financial means to attend Trinity. Please affordable. help them become the next Trinity legacy and brother alumni. 1

PRESIDENT’S NOTEBOOK By Dr. Robert (Rob) J. Mullen ’77

The comments in this column were presented to Archbishop Thomas C. Kelly, O.P., H’01 during his visit to Trinity on March 13, 2007.

rchbishop Kelly, welcome But what is a Catholic high school? At Trinity, we answer that back to Trinity. question this way. Today marks the 25th con- First and foremost, we follow the call of Jesus to love all. As a secutive year that you have school, we have taken that to mean that we should welcome with celebrated Mass at Trinity open arms all who seek this education, regardless of their neigh- AHigh School. You also have been able to borhood, their creed, their economic standing, their race or ethnic- attend nearly all of our graduations each year ity and, most importantly, their academic strengths or weaknesses. of your time as head of our local church. We have never artificially limited our enrollment based upon a Additionally, your support of Trinity, especially in the form of our test score. We have always built programs of study that address Sponsorship Agreement, has firmly the learning needs of the broadest embedded you in the fabric of this possible range of students. This institution. hasn’t been a Johnny-come-lately We are better because of your marketing move. It is who we were leadership and support. told to be on the occasion of our I am proud to report to you that founding, and it is who we cele- Trinity remains a vital leader in our brate being today. Archdiocese and the universal We relish the recognition we church. receive from others for our inclu- For more than 50 years, we have sive academic programs of study. sought to live up to the motto on our Within the past year, we have crest that was chosen by Monsignor received two awards, one local and Steinhauser, our founder for whom one national, for our inclusive aca- this gym is named. Our motto is demic approach. We have to admit, Maximo Animi Ardore, which it is wonderful to hear others say, means, “With the maximum effort “Great job!” of our soul.” We are not only enrolling the This has been our mantra. It is broadest possible range of students, our call. It drives our behavior. we are enjoying our best success I am proud of the academic, activ- ever with all students. This is ity and athletic trophies that sit in reflected in the ever-improving various displays on campus. I am ACT and SAT test score results for proud of our beautiful campus and our students. You may be interested our abundance of technology. I am to know that all Trinity students are humbled by the tremendous trust placed in us by parents who send required to take the ACT. When we report our scores, they are for their sons here. I am energized by our young men who recognize all students — and for all students the scores are rising. each other as brothers for life. I am grateful for the men and women Close to 100 percent of this senior class will continue in some who come to work each day with the understanding that it is not a formal post-secondary education next fall. The Class of 2006 job but a ministry. received acceptances to more than 160 colleges and universities With that said, I am most proud and most vocal in saying, I am and was offered merit scholarships in excess of $13 million. We proud to proclaim that we are a Catholic high school. continued on next page

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

PRESIDENT’S NOTEBOOK continued from page 1 have graduates enrolled in America’s finest schools from coast Trinity students are generous. More than 30,000 hours of com- to coast. munity service will be performed this school year. You will find Our graduates make a difference in whatever community they our students in leadership roles in their parishes. The 14 students reside. Whether in ministry, government service, law, medicine, as being confirmed today are witnesses to us of the relationship with emergency first-responders, teachers, business-owners, in for- God we hope every student nurtures. profit or not-for-profit enterprises, we know them to be men of Our outreach into the community is significant. We host two honor and integrity who carry Red Cross Bloodmobiles each Trinity with them. year. We raise money and supplies Later this year, our first alumni for tsunami victims, for the fight will mark the 50th anniversary of against world hunger, for hurricane their graduation. Is there another relief, for military personnel over- school of a similar age that has seas and the fights against AIDS, carved out such a strong identity as cancer and other diseases. These Trinity? I am not talking just young people gathered here give locally, but nationally. Our reputa- abundantly of what they have to tion is spreading beyond our local various Christmas gift programs. borders. Numerous schools come to All students at Trinity take reli- Trinity to learn about our programs, gion classes. They are learning such as the House System. Our about church history, morality, teachers and administrators are social justice, theology, scripture, sought-after speakers in local, sacraments, doctrine, Christian regional and national gatherings. Lifestyles and affective skills. We We are proud of our academic achievements. I know that you are respectful of the many faith expressions present in our student are as well. body. Just as you modeled during your episcopate, we are wel- You will also be pleased to learn of the extensive spiritual and coming to other Christians and non-Christians who easily call religious experiences available to our students. By the end of this Trinity “home.” school year, all underclassmen will have experienced a retreat and We maintain and make use of a beautiful Chapel, one that you a Mass or prayer service just for their class. By the end of this blessed a few years ago after its third major renovation. Teams, school year, nearly all of the seniors will have voluntarily activity clubs, parent groups and alumni gatherings include prayer attended a three-day retreat. Today marks the sixth time this and worship in their activities. Parents support our efforts with for- school year that we have gathered the entire school together for mal prayer groups. Our campus is made more beautiful with reli- prayer and worship. gious art. A crucifix in every classroom; special wooden crosses, At Trinity, we are well-known for our athletic successes. Those handmade by former faculty member Father Don Springman H’94, unfamiliar with our real essence would be surprised to know we are in every building; numerous signs proclaim “Christ is the only gather together once a year for a pep rally. Obviously, our pri- Reason” for our school; and many other physical reminders that ority when we all gather as one is for prayer. pervade our campus add to the “ethos” that is the spirit of Trinity. Eucharist is offered each morning in our Chapel before school. The day’s Scripture readings are the first thing to greet visitors Daily prayer is said over the announcements, in classrooms, at in our rotunda. meetings and at lunch. continued on back page

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 discriminate 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.

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 Trinity High School, Office for Steven Tompkins ’81, Senior Development Officer School Advancement, 4011 Shelbyville Road, Louisville, KY 40207. Trinity Travis Wagoner ’90, Director, Annual Fund & Alumni Relations Postage paid at Louisville, KY. Sandy Camerucci, Administrative Assistant, Fundraising Leader Marie Diehl, Administrative Assistant, Marketing POSTMASTER: Send address corrections to: Trinity High School, Office GAMAKA Studios, Design and Layout; Beechmont Press, Printer for School Advancement, 4011 Shelbyville Road, Louisville, KY 40207. Tim Culver ’82, Executive Director, Trinity High School Foundation, Inc. Phone: (502) 893-7625. Fax: (502) 899-2052. TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL HALL OF FAME NOMINATION FORM (All nominations due by May 31, 2007)

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ELIGIBILITY HALL OF FAME STANDING RULES In order to be eligible for induction into the Trinity High School Hall of A candidate for the Hall of Fame will become a nominee once a Fame, a nominee must, on the day of induction: completed nomination form is received. 1. Be age 35 or deceased. A nominee will automatically be considered for the Hall of Fame for 2. Not be presently employed by Trinity High School or have been five (5) consecutive terms. employed two (2) years prior to nomination. If a nominee is not inducted after the fifth term, his/her nomination 3. Not be a current member of the Alumni and/or School boards of consideration will be placed in inactive status for five (5) years. Trinity High School. A nominee with inactive status will be activated only if his/her consideration has been re-nominated after the five- (5) year span. CRITERIA Trinity’s president has final veto power over any nominee/inductee. All nominees must meet at least two (2) of the following criteria: 1. A record of acknowledged leadership in his/her professional or HALL OF FAME COMMITTEE STRUCTURE community life. The Hall of Fame Committee shall consist of two (2) sub-committees: 2. A record of outstanding stewardship to Trinity High School measured Nomination and Selection. by the giving of his/her time, talent and treasure. Each sub-committee will consist of eight (8) members as follows: 3. A record of outstanding performance and distinguished achievement Three (3) members representing the Alumni Board (Hall of Fame while employed by Trinity High School. chair included) 4. A record of outstanding performance and distinguished achievement Two (2) members representing the Faculty/Staff/Administration as a Trinity High School student in academics, athletics or extra- (past or present) curricular activities. One (1) member who is a current Hall of Fame member 5. A Trinity High School alumnus. One (1) member representing the Foundation Board One (1) member representing the School Board CATEGORIES Nominees will be selected from one of four categories. Please select The Hall of Fame chair shall reside on both sub-committees. which categories apply: The Hall of Fame chair will ask the chair of the Alumni, Foundation 1. Professional/Community Life ___ and School boards for individuals serving on their respective board 2. Stewardship to Trinity ___ to be considered for the Hall of Fame Committee. 3. Trinity Faculty/Administration Staff ___ The Hall of Fame chair will ask the Faculty/Staff/Administration 4. Trinity Student/Alumnus ___ committee member for names to be considered for the Hall of Fame Committee. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH (Please submit the necessary extra pages to The Hall of Fame chair will appoint persons to each respective detail the following characteristics of the candidate. The Hall of Fame sub-committee. Committee will make its selection based on the biographical sketch that is provided.) ACQUIRING HALL OF FAME NOMINATIONS 1. Please describe the nominee’s leadership and outstanding accolades The Hall of Fame shall be on the agenda for the first meeting of in his/her professional or community life. the calendar year for the Alumni, Foundation and School boards. 2. Please describe the nominee’s outstanding stewardship (time, talent Hall of Fame nomination forms will be distributed. and treasure) to Trinity. Class Ambassador Chair will solicit nominations via e-mails to Class 3. Please list and/or describe the nominee’s outstanding performance Ambassadors and at any Class Ambassador meetings held during and distinguished achievements while employed by Trinity High School. the year. 4. Please list and/or describe the nominee’s outstanding performance Hall of Fame nomination forms will be available online at and distinguished achievements as a Trinity High School student. www.trinityrocks.com and in each Trinity Leader newsletter. 4

PRINCIPAL’S CORNER By Daniel J. Zoeller, Principal s this edition of the Trinity Our motivation for belonging to this association is the same moti- Leader hits homes, we at Trinity vation that drives each teacher at Trinity each day: to keep grow- High School are working on ing and assuring student success. Our membership means every both short- and long-term plans five years we involve all aspects of the school community — stu- for future Shamrocks. dents, teachers, administrators, parents and alumni — in a self- AEven as we work with our school board on study. Surveys to all these constituents play a large role. As part of a committee dedicated to long-range plan- the process, our School Improvement Team of teachers and ning, what Trinity High School will look like administrators puts together a school profile and goals and recom- 20 years down the road, we also received a suggested blueprint for mendations for improvement. At the end of each five-year cycle, the next five years by the visiting team from the Southern an outside team of educational experts visits the school, interviews Association of Colleges and Schools. representatives of the community and assesses the report. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), Last November we received such a visit, and their written report soon to be known as AdvanceED, dedicates itself to the following: arrived in mid-January. The results are shared with teachers and a Helping schools maximize student success variety of school committees. Even before this year is out, we will Building the capacity of schools and school systems to achieve be working toward achieving many of the goals set forth by the excellence through high standards, quality assurance and con- School Improvement Team and looking for ways to best imple- tinuous improvement ment the suggestions put forth by the SACS team. I thought I’d Bringing together research and resources for student, school and share some of the report with you in this column. system improvement I’m proud to say that Trinity not only met all expectations, we were certified at the highest possible level: exemplary. The report listed the following commendations: The school has made a conscientious effort to follow through from the past five-year plan and to achieve all goals (most notably communication to parents and constituents). Faculty and staff nurture a climate of continuous improvement; staff are encouraged to approach problems dynamically and creatively. Facilities: The school has created a total facility to support learning; the school is clean, well-maintained and has the physical plant both inside and out to create a positive learning environment. The governance structure is well-defined and organized to sup- port all aspects of school life. In particular, the school leaders inspire the staff by modeling genuine concern and care for the school community. The school makes a commitment to support all students in the Trinity community. They invest resources to help all students to achieve at high levels. They embraced the SACS/CASI review process as a total com- munity and involved all stakeholders in the process. There is a strong sense of community within Trinity High School; the staff creates a “friends to family” atmosphere that permeates the entire school. The academic departments maintain excellence in all areas. Particularly, the counseling department is commended by all stakeholders.

In addition to the commendations, the report included suggestions or challenges for Trinity to meet in the next five years. They included the following: Expand opportunities for religious instruction and worship. 5

PRINCIPAL’S CORNER continued

Continue to explore scheduling options to meet the needs of the Historically, the Trinity High School community has embraced community. such suggestions with vigor and creativity. For example, five years Continue and support development of the House System. ago the School Improvement Team identified stagnant standard- Examine the role of the Library-Media Center as technology ized test scores as targets for improvement. With careful attention grows and shifts. to our curriculum, emphasis on higher-order thinking skills and the Design and implement programs to further encourage students implementation of a test preparation program, we have seen four to make wise, healthy and moral lifestyle choices. straight years of impressive increases in ACT scores. Continue efforts to infuse career awareness and education into You probably have stories of your own that demonstrate Trinity’s the curriculum. uncanny capacity to respond to the hurdles and obstacles of raising Continue to stress commuter/safety issues related to our subur- boys to men. If you are familiar with names like Steinhauser, ban location. Jansing and Sheehan, they no doubt will conjure within you images of the unexpected becoming reality. It still happens in classrooms each day here and in board rooms that gaze to the future.

THE SPIRITUAL SIDE: RELIEF FROM THE RACE By Rev. David Zettel ’58, Chaplain & Senior Class Counselor

have the good fortune to have two graduation and closure on another school year are within view. friends who are Catholic monks, one Perhaps that’s all the more reason to make an attempt to find that at Gethsemani Abbey in Kentucky, moment of respite with Him — a time apart, alone in the quiet. the other at Mepkin Abbey in South Use the Scripture readings of the day’s Mass, find meditative Carolina. Whenever I hear from thoughts and seek out fellows to accompany us. We are finding that Ithem, they invariably convey a wonderful this is increasingly popular with our faculty and students. In addi- serenity of soul, levelness of spirit and qui- tion to all of our scheduled worship and prayer, small faith-filled etude that clashes with my own brand of life groups are emerging in the middle of the Trinity Community for lived in our everyday frenetic whirlwind. Their simplicity, upbeat prayer, momentary renewal and celebration of the Eucharist. Some sense of wonder and clear awareness of God powerfully and examples include early morning prayer during Lent in Mr. Scott steadily at work in our world never ceases to inspire me and Holzknecht’s classroom, the daily Communion service in the assure me that I best learn to slow down, somehow connect with Trinity Chapel, a Scripture prayer group during Lent, Confirmation the wisdom of the ages and realize that God is indeed in charge. Mass with the archbishop, Mass for the theater troupe, the regular Still, I tend to keep running hard against so much in my life and Thursday morning Shamrock Moms’ prayer gathering in the need constantly to be called back to a gospel spirituality that tells Chapel or a Mass for football seniors and their parents. me to take time to relax and find God in my world. For all of us, I can’t help but think of the privilege it is to work in this place there is the ruthless and unrelenting bang-bang of stress, chal- whose namesake is the Trinity, with our Father, parent and pro- lenges, financial burdens, illness, death and the crunch of not hav- tector; with Jesus, who shows us so much understanding of our ing enough time. human condition; and the Holy Spirit, the mighty and constant For whatever reason, I’ve seen a good bit of this darker side force for good in our world. through this past winter season, enough to break spirits, challenge I can only be grateful for my prophetic monk friends who show commitments, ruin plans and easily complicate everything. Life me how powerful the spiritual life can be and for the faith-filled is often that way in our time. people of Trinity High School who live and grow in it together Happily, springtime looms, the Easter Season is underway and every day. FLAGET & BISHOP DAVID ALUMNI Pieces of your school’s past are on display at Trinity. The Flaget and Bishop David alumni associations rotate items – trophies, yearbooks, apparel, programs – in and out of a display case in Trinity’s Alumni Hall. Feel free to visit Trinity to see this tribute to your school. 6

NEWS FROM YOUi 1958 CLASS AMBASSADOR: Jack Guthrie - [email protected]

JACK GUTHRIE was recently named president of the Main Street Association of Louisville. Jack is chairman of Guthrie/Mayes Public Relations. 1959 CLASS AMBASSADOR: Dick Bealmear - [email protected]

STEVE RICKERT was recently elected an officer by the board of directors of Dismas Charities Inc., a Louisville-based national provider of residential community corrections programs. Steve was elected chair of the Dismas Charities Properties Inc. board. 1961 CLASS AMBASSADOR: Tom Dues - [email protected]

RIC CUSICK was honored at the annual Salute to Catholic School Alumni on March 6. The Salute is sponsored by the Archdiocese of Louisville. On March 5, Ric spoke to approximately 50 Trinity stu- dents about his life and work as director of the Office of Government Ethics in Washington, D.C. He was nominated for the post by President George W. Bush. Prior to his appointment and confirmation by the U.S. Senate, Ric was a partner at Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs LLP in Louisville and an attorney at the firm for more than 30 years. He also served as chair- man for the Ethics Rule Drafting Committee for the Kentucky Bar Association. Ric earned his bachelor’s degree and his JD degree from the Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville.

CHARLIE RICKETTS has been named president of the Kentucky School for the Blind Charitable GLENN EDELEN received the Realtor of the Year 1977 Foundation. Charlie is a partner with Ricketts & Award for 2006 from the Greater Louisville CLASS AMBASSADORS: Platt Attorneys at Law in St. Matthews. Association of Realtors. He, along with his brother, Ron Kelty - [email protected] 1962 Mike Edelen ’71, is the broker/owner of Edelen & Rob Mullen - [email protected] Edelen Realtors. Glenn has been in the real estate Ron Netherton - [email protected] CLASS AMBASSADOR: business for 33 years, serving in many capacities, Bill Tharp - [email protected] Jim Solley - [email protected] including president of the Greater Louisville Association of Realtors in 2002. Glenn and his wife, BRAD REPINSKI, CPM was recently promoted JIM BEALMEAR is with Hunt Construction Group Leah, have four sons and live in Louisville. to premium CT segment sourcing leader for GE Inc. in Louisville. He is the project safety and secu- 1972 Healthcare located in Milwaukee, Wis. Brad and his rity manager for the UPS expansion at Louisville wife, Gerdi, have been living in Sussex, Wis., for 20 International Airport. CLASS AMBASSADORS: years. They have two daughters, Katarina, 13, Class 1966 Joe Buddell - [email protected] of 2011 at Divine Savior Holy Angels, and Natalie, Mike Guetig - [email protected] 8, who will soon receive her First Communion. To CLASS AMBASSADORS: Pete Hammer - [email protected] learn more about GE Healthcare’s five-beat heart Bill Brasch - [email protected] Frank Poschinger - [email protected] scans, visit the following Web sites: http://www. Tom Rueff - [email protected] gehealthcare.com/usen/ct/docs/5beat_cardioph3.pdf HERB SCALES III went into business for himself or http://www.gehealthcare.com/company/pressroom/ RUSTY WEITZEL is working for the Bluegrass five years ago after 25 years in the corporate world. releases/pr_release_10335.html Mental Health Mental Retardation Board, Compre- He is managing director of Waverly Partners, LLC, a hensive Care Division, in Kentucky. He is the direc- generalist executive search firm, serving nationwide 1978 tor of an intensive after-school program, Unity clients, including Fortune 500 service and manufac- CLASS AMBASSADORS: House, for adolescents in Harrodsburg. Rusty lives turing corporations, privately held entrepreneurial Stan Chauvin - [email protected] in Danville, Ky. growth companies, hospitals and healthcare organi- Kyle Mullin - [email protected] zations, nonprofit organizations, colleges and uni- Bruce Palmer-Ball - [email protected] 1970 versities, and professional service firms. National in Joey Porter - [email protected] CLASS AMBASSADORS: scope and presence, Waverly Partners’ offices are Gerry Ditsler - [email protected] located in Atlanta, Ga.; Charleston, S.C.; Charlotte, MARK WERDERITSCH has in lived in Cleveland, Phil Kayrouz - [email protected] N.C.; Cleveland, Ohio; Kansas City, Kan.; Salt Lake Ohio, for 20 years. He is an accountant for the Pat Meehan - [email protected] City, Utah; and Toledo, Ohio. Herb and his wife, Visiting Nurse Association. He can be reached at Dennis Price - [email protected] Patricia, live in Ogden, Utah. [email protected]. 7

1982 LT. COL. DAVID GOSSETT, USAF, his wife, BRIAN POOLE and his wife, Heather, are pleased CLASS AMBASSADORS: Allison, and daughter, Gigi, 1, are moving from to announce the birth of their first child, Broderick Tim Culver - [email protected] Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, to (Brody) Keith Poole (8 pounds, 6 ounces), who was Bill Hodapp - [email protected] Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, where he born Dec. 7, 2006 (Trinity Class of 2024). Brian and Stuart Monohan - [email protected] will take command of the 14th Operations Support his family live in Prospect, Ky. Larry Osting - [email protected] Squadron on June 28. In the interim until May, David will be on temporary duty at Randolph Air 1988 SCOTT SWEENEY and his wife, Kristi, are hav- Force Base, San Antonio, Tex., attending Pilot CLASS AMBASSADORS: 1 ing fun raising their 2 ⁄2-year-old daughter, Taylor. Instructor Training for the T-38C Talon aircraft. In Dave Arnold - [email protected] Scott is working as in-house counsel with Kentucky addition to being commander of the 14th Operations Barry Clements - [email protected] Farm Bureau Insurance in Louisville. Support Squadron at Columbus AFB, David will fly David Travis - [email protected] 1985 as an instructor in the T-38C Talon, training students Eric Williams - [email protected] who will eventually become Air Force jet fighter CLASS AMBASSADORS: pilots. While at Holloman AFB, David flew the F- JEFF EDELEN and his wife, Allison, recently cele- Steve Arave - [email protected] 117A Stealth Fighter, known as the Nighthawk, and brated their 15th wedding anniversary. They are the Jeff Ashley - [email protected] the T-38A Talon. proud parents of three children: Spencer, 6, Griffin, 3, Drew Conliffe - [email protected] and Isabela, 1. Jeff earned a bachelor’s degree in Mike Domzalski - [email protected] BRENDAN MULLANEY is owner of The business administration in 1992 from the University David Troutman - [email protected] Seafood Connection in St. Matthews. In late 2005, of Louisville. He has been employed with the Kroger his fresh seafood store in Chenoweth Square Co. for 15 years. He is currently the food safety coor- MICKEY KAMER and his wife, Tracey, are pleased Shopping Center (behind Trinity and across from dinator for the Mid-South Division. Jeff and his fam- to announce the birth of their fifth child, Cecilia Marie Paul’s Fruit Market on Chenoweth Lane) was ily live in Louisville. Kamer, who was born Aug. 10, 2005. The Kamers’ expanded to include a lunch counter where people other children are Judith Rose, 16; Cole Anthony, 4: can stop in and have a specialty fish sandwich or Caitlynn Rae, 3; and Riley Elizabeth, 2. Mickey is co- JASON PHILBIN and his wife, Nicole, have two owner of C & K Sales and Service, the Komatsu enjoy carry-out. Recently, The Courier-Journal sons, Trenor, 10, and Carson, 7. The Philbin family Forklift dealer in Louisville and Southern Indiana, printed a very positive restaurant review of lives in Charlotte, N.C. Jason is a registered profes- providing sales, parts, service and rentals. He and his Brendan’s fish counter in their Friday Extra titled, sional engineer in six states and the office manager family live in Fisherville, Ky. “What a Catch. You’ll be hooked on The Seafood for the Bridge Engineering Services Office, support- Connection.” Brendan and his wife of 11 years, ing the Southeast’s project consultant team of CON- 1986 Pam Lubbers Mullaney (Sacred Heart, 1986) have TECH Bridge Solutions (formerly CON/SPAN Bridge CLASS AMBASSADORS: three daughters: Natalie, 7, Tea, 2, and Scarlett, who Systems). The company is the country’s leading Jim Beckham - [email protected] was born Aug. 30, 2006. provider of bridges in the small bridge market, sup- David Elder - [email protected] plying structural plate, pre-cast and truss bridges. Kurt Johnson - [email protected] 1987 Jason looks forward to visiting Louisville this Joe Lauer - [email protected] CLASS AMBASSADORS: Kentucky Derby season to run in his 13th Kentucky Jeff Tompkins - [email protected] Ken Blake - [email protected] Derby Festival Mini Marathon. He welcomes e-mail Paul Vale - [email protected] Matt Elder - [email protected] from fellow Trinity alumni and can be reached at Lee Wiard - [email protected] Bruce Lindsey - [email protected] [email protected].

Trinity thanks the following celebraTion2007 Corporate Sponsors for their generous support:

EMERALD SPONSORS Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance SILVER SPONSORS Bella Stone Designs Agency LLC All-Care Landscaping and Maintenance Bonnycastle Appliances Monsour Builders Bob Ray Company, Inc. Fifth Third Bank Pinnacle Properties of Louisville Don Meredith Reprographics Co., Inc. First Commonwealth Mortgage Robey Malone Farrar Remax Kayrouz Heating & Air Conditioning Insuramax, Inc. Sam Kinnaird’s Flooring Co., Inc. A YORK DEALER Jordan River Development Co., Inc. Smashgraphix Rueff Sign Company Kelley Construction, Inc. Tumbleweed Southwest Café Shamrock Sales Company Kindred Hospitals, Louisville Wilson & Muir Bank & Trust Co. Landscape Lighting Co., Inc.

PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS! 8

JASON SCHNEIDER and his wife, Wendy, are KENNY GARR and his wife, Carrie, are pleased to 1993 pleased to announce the birth of their third child, announce the birth of their son and future Trinity CLASS AMBASSADORS: Bryce Joseph Schneider, who was born Dec. 15, football player, Brady Nathaniel Wray Garr (7 Scott Dillon [email protected] 1 2006. Bryce joins big sisters Madison, 6, and Taylor, pounds, 11 ounces, 19 ⁄4 inches), who was born Oct. Greg Ehrhard - [email protected] 8, in the Schneider family. Jason and his family live 5, 2006. Look for Brady in the starting lineup with Matt Ehrhard - [email protected] in Louisville. the Trinity Class of 2020. Kenny and his family live Cary McKiernan - [email protected] in Louisville, where he works at the Ford Motor Jeramie O’Bryan - Jeramie.Obryan@ajilonoffice.com RON SHOEMAKER and his wife, Debbie, are Co.’s Kentucky Truck Plant. Bill Ralston - [email protected] (home) pleased to announce the birth of their son, future [email protected] (work) John Wallace Trinity football player Brockton “Brock” Shoemaker JON JACOBI and his wife, Sarah, are pleased to (9 pounds, 10 ounces), who was born Nov. 29, 2006. announce the birth of their first child, Andrew Ross Jacobi. Jon is a safety and risk management special- JAY KOESTEL earned a bachelor’s degree in crim- Brock’s cousins are Lexie and Jeffrey Shoemaker, inal justice in 1998 from the University of Louis- children of Jeffrey ’93 and Donna Shoemaker of ist with PureSafety, a leading provider of online safety training and risk management solutions. He ville. He also holds a degree in fire science. Jay is Olive Branch, Miss. Ron and his family live in currently working toward his fire investigator certifi- Louisville. and his family live in Nashville, Tenn. Jon can be reached at [email protected]. cation. He is a captain with the Jeffersontown Fire Protection District in Jeffersontown, Ky. Jay and his 1989 1991 wife, Tracy, have two children, Garrett, 3, and CLASS AMBASSADORS: Brianna, 2. Jay is co-owner of Premier Mowing & CLASS AMBASSADORS: Mike Broome - [email protected] Mulching Inc., a full-service lawn care company. He Rob Beaven - [email protected] Chad Harned - [email protected] and his family live near Taylorsville, Ky. Patrick Duerr - [email protected] Pat Potter - [email protected] Wes Gies - [email protected] Rich Tinsley - [email protected] 1994 Brian Sehlinger - [email protected] CLASS AMBASSADORS: Todd Warren - [email protected] BRIAN BRUENDERMAN and RICH TINSLEY Cory Bybee - [email protected] Brent Coomes - [email protected] both recently accepted positions with ResCare, Inc. LCDR. MATT CONLIFFE, and his wife, Alicia, in Louisville. Brian was named director of develop- Chad Hennessey - [email protected] recently relocated to Atsugi, Japan, where they will Alex Lindle - [email protected] ment, and Rich was named chief development officer. be for the next three years. Matt serves as a depart- Josh McGregor - [email protected] ResCare, Inc. is a human service company supporting ment head in an FA-18 Hornet fighter jet squadron people with developmental and other disabilities, on the island of Japan and aboard the USS Kitty JOSH HELLMANN is an assistant men’s golf youth with special needs, adults experiencing barriers Hawk aircraft carrier. coach at Ohio State University. to employment and older people in their homes. WES GIES is teaching business law, marketing, 1995 RUSS JOHNSON and his wife, Suzette, are pleased accounting and computer applications at Sacred CLASS AMBASSADORS: to announce the birth of their third child, Lillian Heart Academy in Louisville. He and his wife, Rob De Lessio - [email protected] Elizabeth Johnson, who was born Dec. 4, 2006. Brigid, have one child, Connor, 2. Brian Hemmerle - [email protected] Lillian joins sisters Addison, 9, and Cameron, 4, in Jason Morgan - [email protected] the Johnson household. Russ has been the head golf JOE HAYDEN recently earned his real estate B.J. Ruckriegel - [email protected] professional at Oldham County Country Club for the license. He is with ASI Charter based in Clarksville, past five years. He and his family live in Louisville. Ind. Prior to entering the real estate field, Joe had JEFF PALMQUIST and his wife, Kim (Sacred careers in the music and aviation businesses. His Heart, 1996), are pleased to announce they are CHRISTIAN “DUTCH” MEYER earned his juris goal is to continue flying as much as possible for the expecting their third child, Julie Addison Palm- doctorate degree from Monterey College of Law in next two years and then gradually pull back into a quist, this May. Jeff and Kim have two other chil- December 2006. He and Carolyn Taylor (Butler more part-time position as he develops his real estate dren, Jeffrey, 4, and Jessica, 2. The Palmquist fam- ily lives in Vero Beach, Fla., where Jeff works for University, 2003) are engaged to be married. Dutch career. Joe can be reached at (502) 641-3776 or Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., an engineering is a captain with Monterey Bay Sailing Academy in [email protected]. firm, and Kim is a stay-at-home mom. Monterey, Calif. CHRIS JOHNSON earned a bachelor of fine arts JACK SHERMAN and his wife, Ann, are pleased PATRICK POTTER and his wife, Heidi, are degree in printmaking from the University of Louisville. After college, he got a job creating title to announce the birth of their first child, Grant Jacob pleased to announce the birth of their son, Michael Sherman (9 pounds, 1 ounce), who was born Oct. 25, Harmon Potter, who was born Jan. 29. Pat and Heidi sequences and graphics packages for the Military Channel. When that shut down, Chris and two co- 2006. also have two daughters, Lucie, 5 and Molly, 3. They workers started a company called Orange Studios. reside in Louisville. Pat has been with Fifth Third 1996 He is currently with Videobred in Louisville. Bank for 14 years. CLASS AMBASSADORS: 1992 Beck Beckman - [email protected] 1990 Shawn Brace - [email protected] CLASS AMBASSADORS: Matt Gamertsfelder - [email protected] CLASS AMBASSADORS: Joe Babey - [email protected] Thad Fine - [email protected] Matt Janes - [email protected] Ben Cecil - [email protected] Sean Miranda - [email protected] Chad Dierken - [email protected] Jeff Gorski - [email protected] Mike Kleinholter - [email protected] Andrew Stosberg - [email protected] Jesse Ryan - [email protected] JASON JARVI and Jennifer Herndon were married Kevin M. Sullivan - [email protected] June 10, 2006. Jason is with Ford Motor Company. MICHAEL PADON moved to Las Vegas, Nev., in Jason is with Ford Motor Company in Louisville. June 2005. He is currently a casino dealer at DEAN BRAUNER and Elizabeth James Lehmann Harrah’s Hotel & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip. He JASON LANGE and the former Heather DeVore will be married June 16 at St. Joseph Church in graduated from Centre College in Danville, Ky., in were married in July 2002. The couple’s daughter, Louisville. 2000 and began working at Caesars Indiana to pass Hannah Isabelle Lange, was born Oct. 2, 2004. the time, not knowing it would become a career. Heather is a women’s health nurse practitioner. Jason THAD FINE recently returned to Louisville after Michael was promoted to floor supervisor his second earned a bachelor’s degree in architecture in 2001 living and working for several years in Columbus, year at Caesars, and in 2005 decided to make the trip from the University of Kentucky. He is an architect Ohio. He is a sales representative with Chemical west. He plans to live in Las Vegas for several years with Tucker Booker Donhoff Inc. Jason and his fam- Resources, Inc. and then return to Louisville. ily live in Louisville. 9

1997 2000 member, a student-athlete must have a minimum CLASS AMBASSADORS: CLASS AMBASSADORS: GPA of 3.25. Twin sons of Trinity’s Director of Mark Amick - [email protected] Matt Bilewicz - [email protected] Finance and Administration Mr. Rob Saxton, Bret Joey Klausing - [email protected] Scott DeGaris - [email protected] and Kyle are members of the Georgetown College Sumner MacDonald - [email protected] Lee Handel - [email protected] basketball team. The Tigers won the Mid-South Clayton Norris - [email protected] Conference regular season title with a perfect 10-0 BROCK SCHWEITZER recently completed his record and also won the conference post-season Ph.D. in molecular genetics, biochemistry and BRIAN KAIN recently joined the U.S. Army tournament by defeating the University of the microbiology at the University of Cincinnati College Reserves and is stationed at Fort Benning, Ga. He Cumberlands in the title game 65-64. (Chad Byron of Medicine. graduated from boot camp in January and is cur- ’06 starts at guard for Cumberlands.) 1998 rently at Officer’s Training School. He hopes to 2006 CLASS AMBASSADORS: work in intelligence. Andy Diebold - [email protected] CLASS AMBASSADOR: Rob Haire - [email protected] BRIAN SHERWOOD has been living in Cincin- James Dawson - [email protected] Andy Hennessey - [email protected] nati, Ohio, for the past two years. He is a sales rep- Jeremy Jarvi - [email protected] resentative for News America Marketing, a division JAMES DAWSON recently had photographs pur- Ryan Pogue - [email protected] of News Corp. chased by The New York Post, AOL and ESPN.com. He is a photographer living in Louisville. ANDREW HENNESSEY and Laura Beth Wood- 2005 ward were married April 21 at Immaculate Catholic CLASS AMBASSADORS: SIMMONS FALK is currently attending the Church in Owensboro, Ky. Eric Gustafson - [email protected] University of the South in Sewanee, Tenn. Tyler Kmetz - [email protected] JEREMY JARVI and Kristen Pitman will be mar- ried Sept. 28. Jeremy is the program manager for Tyler Martin - [email protected] ERIC SENN is currently attending Yale University sponsorships for Greater Louisville Inc. Jacob Raderer - [email protected] in New Haven, Conn. He also plays football for the Bulldogs. KURT ZEHNDER and Sarah Marie Stinson will be BRET and KYLE SAXTON were named to the married June 9 at Pax Christi Catholic Church in Mid-South Conference’s All-Academic Team for BRIAN WIMSATT is currently attending the Lexington, Ky. men’s basketball. To be an All-Academic team University of South Alabama in Mobile, Ala.

Mary Elizabeth Logan “Ginny” Lavelle, Everett J. Peak, IN MEMORIAM mother of John ’70 and James ’74 brother of Don Chilko (Trinity staff); Sarah F. (Vaughn) Arendt, Lavelle Jr; grandmother of Steven uncle of Matthew ’88 and mother of Kip Arendt ’88; Lavelle ’05; sister of Stanley Logan ’76; Damon ’04 Chilko mother-in-law of David Rothgerber ’90 aunt of Carl ’07, Stanley ’07 and Joshua ’10 Logan. Carl W. Pisacrita, Patricia Moore Bollinger, father of John Pisacrita ’85 sister of Mark Andrew Bollinger Jr. ’07 William James “Dub” Lintner Sr., Patricia Ward “Patsy” Plauche, father of Jim Lintner ’66; mother of Ward J. Plauche ’70 Roswell Brayton Jr., grandfather of Jonathon Lintner ’08 father of Alex Brayton ’02 Wade H. Poole Jr., father of John Poole ’71 Dee Linton, Juliet Lee Davis, wife of Joe Linton (Trinity staff); mother Scott Pritchett ’88 daughter of Lee Davis ’89; of Danny ’76, Norman ’81 and Tony ’83 Paul W. Richwalsky Sr., granddaughter of Chic Davis ’63 Linton; sister of Don Gatterdam ’59 father of Paul Richwalsky Jr. ’67 Sean M. Dawkins, Henry Metcalf, David S. Schoen, son-in-law of Todd Hollenbach III ’57; father of Wayne Metcalf ’65 father of Tim ’77, Key ’81, Scott ’83 brother-in-law of Todd IV ’78 and (former Trinity faculty) and Jeff ’93 Schoen John ’79 Hollenbach Delphin Benedict Morley, Rose W. “Mena” Schutte, Wes Faulkner ’05 father of Kevin D. Morley ’75; grandmother of Mike ’74 and John ’81 grandfather of Ian Morley ’00 Schutte; great-grandmother of Tim ’99 Carol Margarett Garber, and Greg ’04 Benim mother of Douglas Garber Lucy Marie Mudd, (former Trinity faculty) mother of J. Fred ’68, Rich ’69, Charles E. Tyra Sr., Frank ’70 and Jim ’71 Mudd; father of Vince Tyra ’84 Thomas Robert Irving, grandmother of Billy ’88, Scott ’90, Dr. William Keith “Bill” Webb Jr. ’83, father of James Robert (Jim) Irving ’01 Brian ’96 and Alex ’10 Roby; brother of Ryan Webb ’85; grandmother of Craig ’95, Jesse ’96 son of the late William K. Webb Sr. ’60 Lottie Kazunas, and Daniel ’03 Mudd mother of Michael ’67 and Peter ’80 Katherine B. “Kass” Winkler, Kazunas; grandmother of Matthew Anthony Pate, mother of Samuel Anthony Winkler ’81; Kazunas ’04 uncle of Jennifer Solinger grandmother of Jacob ’05 and Austin ’07 (Trinity faculty) Raderer 10

2OO7 CLASS REUNION UPDATE lanning has begun for all class reunions to be held in 2007. Class of 1962 Reunion Committee: PClasses celebrating reunions this year are 1957, ’62, ’67, ’72, Jim Solley 502-326-4014 [email protected] ’77, ’82, ’87, ’92, ’97 and 2002. Nick Temple 502-589-8400 [email protected] Reunion Committees are working to set dates and finalize the details. John Evans 502-263-7090 [email protected] Please phone Trinity’s Office for School Advancement at 502-893- Jerry Levie 502-895-1753 7625 for more information or to get involved in planning your reunion. Reservations are a must! You will receive information about your re- union via mail. You can also check www.trinityrocks.com for information. CLASS OF 1967 Ð NOVEMBER 9-10 On the evening of Nov. 9, we’ll attend a pre-game reception in the CLASS OF 1957 Ð JUNE 22-23 Communication Arts Center’s (the old armory) Convocation Hall before June 22 will be a stag day at Riggs Lake in the Jeffersontown area. Our the Trinity football playoff game and then attend the game. Trinity’s new classmate Norm Riggs will be our host. In addition to our classmates, we athletic venue, Marshall Stadium, is unbelievable. The festivities will will invite teachers and coaches from our days at Trinity as well as mem- begin at 4:30 p.m. The cost is $16 per person. bers of the current administration who have been so helpful in organizing this historic event. The event will begin at noon. There will be a social The plan for Nov. 10 is to spend the afternoon at Churchill Downs with hour at 4 p.m. followed by a cookout dinner at 6. Bring your favorite drink our significant others. The cost is $40 per person. and folding chairs. The cost is $10. You should have received detailed reunion information via mail. If you June 23 will feature an evening at Pat’s Steak House in Louisville with have any questions, or if you would like to join our reunion committee, your wife or guest. Pat’s, with its Irish and shamrock motif and great food, please contact one of us or Travis Wagoner ’90, alumni relations director, will provide a wonderful atmosphere as we celebrate our reunion. We’ll at Trinity’s Advancement Office at (502) 736-2180 or wagoner@ enjoy a social hour and cash bar 6-7:30 p.m. followed by dinner. The cost thsrock.net. is $60 per person. As mentioned in the August 2006 reunion letter, a Class of ’57 Class of 1967 Reunion Committee: Scholarship Endowment Fund is being set up. Many in our class have Fred Weinert 502-893-8397 [email protected] already indicated their desire to make a gift to the fund. In the next few Rob Rahiya 502-456-6509 [email protected] months, you will receive more information about how you can participate. Don Sibler 502-588-1120 [email protected] You should have received detailed reaunion information via mail. If Paul Richwalsky 502-595-4840 [email protected] you have any questions, or if you would like to join our reunion commit- Paul Zurkuhlen 502-899-2362 [email protected] tee, please contact one of us or Travis Wagoner ’90, alumni relations Tom Nunn 502-893-0810 [email protected] director, at Trinity’s Advancement Office at (502) 736-2180 or wagoner@ thsrock.net. Tom Foerster 502-314-8466 foerstermarketing@ Class of 1957 Reunion Committee: insightbb.com Bob Arnold 502-893-6503 [email protected] Joe Ackerman 502-894-0482 [email protected] CLASS OF 1972 Ð NOVEMBER 9-10 Bruce Deckel 502-451-6938 [email protected] On the evening of Nov. 9, we’ll attend the Trinity football playoff game Ken Rogers 502-228-2393 [email protected] and then gather at a St. Matthews watering hole for our stag night. Dave Weber 502-425-4340 [email protected] Trinity’s new athletic venue, Marshall Stadium, is unbelievable. Jack Riester 812-342-1213 [email protected] The plan for Nov. 10 is to spend the afternoon at Churchill Downs with Phil Ernst 502-499-8975 [email protected] Bruce Kapfhammer 502-477-2963 [email protected] our significant others. John George 727-785-6437 [email protected] You’ll receive detailed information once the events have been finalized. Hank Glass 502-459-3579 [email protected] If you have any questions or if you would like to join our reunion com- Bill Greenwell 502-477-5047 [email protected] mittee, please contact one of us or Travis Wagoner ’90, alumni relations Jerry Sheehan 502-895-4695 director, at Trinity’s Advancement Office at (502) 736-2180 or wagoner@ Terry Stich 502-458-0960 thsrock.net. Todd Hollenbach 502-897-5434 Class of 1972 Reunion: CLASS OF 1962 Ð NOVEMBER 9-10 Larry Link 502-533-9330 [email protected] On the evening of Nov. 9, we’ll enjoy a cocktail party at Wildwood John Jackson 502-551-3370 [email protected] Country Club at Fern Creek at 7 p.m. The cost is $25 per person and Mike Guetig 502-895-5623 [email protected] includes food, music and a cash bar. John Henle 502-664-5107 [email protected] The plan for Nov. 10 is to spend the afternoon at Churchill Downs Jim Golden 502-741-3900 [email protected] with our significant others. The cost is $40 per person. Bruce Perkins 502-228-6630 [email protected] You should have received detailed reunion information via mail. If you Frank Poschinger 502-807-3153 [email protected] have any questions, or if you would like to join our reunion committee, please contact one of us or Travis Wagoner ’90, alumni relations director, Chris Merck 502-423-0496 [email protected] at Trinity’s Advancement Office at (502) 736-2180 or wagoner@ Tom Ulmer 502-298-2240 [email protected] thsrock.net. Jim Bruenderman 502-458-2905 [email protected] 11

CLASS OF 1977 Ð NOVEMBER 9-10 CLASS OF 1992 Ð SEPTEMBER 28-29 We’ll get the reunion started Nov. 9 with golf at Long Run Golf Course On the evening of Sept. 28 we’ll tailgate at the Trinity-St. Xavier football at 10 a.m. The cost is $30 per person. game, attend the game and then have a post-game party at Saints Sky Bar That evening, we’ll attend a pre-game reception in the Communica- in St. Matthews. tion Arts Center’s (the old armory) Convocation Hall before the Trinity The plan for Sept. 29 is to possibly play golf and have an event that football playoff game and then attend the game. Trinity’s new athletic evening. venue, Marshall Stadium, is unbelievable. The festivities will begin at You’ll receive more detailed information via mail once the events have 4:30 p.m. The cost is $16 per person. been finalized. If you have any questions or if you would like to join our The plan for Nov. 10 is to spend the afternoon at Churchill Downs with reunion committee, please contact one of us or Travis Wagoner ’90, our significant others. The cost is $40 per person. alumni relations director, at Trinity’s Advancement Office at (502) 736- You should have received detailed reunion information via mail. If you 2180 or [email protected]. have any questions or if you would like to join our reunion committee, Class of 1992 Reunion Committee: please contact one of us or Travis Wagoner ’90, alumni relations director, Andrew Stosberg 502-345-8817 [email protected] at Trinity’s Advancement Office at (502) 736-2180 or wagoner@ Josh Thornburg 502-802-8934 [email protected] thsrock.net. Joe Babey 502-468-4779 [email protected] Class of 1977 Reunion Committee: Ben Cecil 239-293-2953 [email protected] Gil Stein 502-548-4499 [email protected] Nick Pfeiffer 502-235-5795 [email protected] Chris Woods 502-744-0475 [email protected] Bill Tharp 502-558-3001 [email protected] CLASS OF 1997 Ð AUGUST 31-SEPTEMBER 1 Ron Netherton 502-396-3363 [email protected] On the evening of Aug. 31, we’ll attend a pre-game reception in the Rob Mullen 502-736-2170 [email protected] Communication Arts Center’s Convocation Hall before the Trinity- Jim Smyth 502-533-6680 [email protected] Bowling Green football game and then attend the game. Trinity’s new ath- David Metzler 502-420-2065 [email protected] letic venue, Marshall Stadium, is unbelievable. The festivities will begin Bob Zimlich 502-396-6330 [email protected] at 4:30 p.m. The cost is $16 per person. After the game, we’ll adjourn to Saints Sky Bar. CLASS OF 1982 Ð NOVEMBER 9-10 On Sept. 1, we’ll have a Texas Hold ’Em Tournament at the Willow On the evening of Nov. 9, we’ll attend a pre-game reception in the Lake Tavern at noon The Louisville Poker Tour will provide the enter- Communication Arts Center’s (the old armory) Convocation Hall before tainment. The cost is $20 per person. the Trinity football playoff game and then attend the game. Trinity’s new You’ll receive more detailed information via mail once the events have athletic venue, Marshall Stadium, is unbelievable. The festivities will been finalized. If you have any questions or if you would like to join our begin at 4:30 p.m. The cost is $16 per person. After the game, we’ll reunion committee, please contact one of us or Travis Wagoner ’90, adjourn to Gerstle’s Place. alumni relations director, at Trinity’s Advancement Office at (502) 736- The plan for Nov. 10 is to spend the afternoon at Churchill Downs with 2180 or [email protected]. our significant others. The cost is $40 per person. Class of 1997 Reunion Committee: You should have received detailed reunion information via mail. If John Guild 502-639-2488 [email protected] you have any questions or if you would like to join our reunion com- Travis Hinkebein 502-767-3429 [email protected] mittee, please contact one of us or Travis Wagoner ’90, alumni relations Josh Smith 502-417-3027 [email protected] director, at Trinity’s Advancement Office at (502) 736-2180 or wag- [email protected]. CLASS OF 2002 Ð JUNE 30 Class of 1982 Reunion Committee: You’ll receive more information via mail once the reunion details have Mike Sheehy 502-584-4654 [email protected] been finalized. If you have any questions or if you would like to join our Tim Culver 502-736-2100 [email protected] reunion committee, please contact one of us or Travis Wagoner ’90, John Clements 502-266-8956 [email protected] alumni relations director, at Trinity’s Advancement Office at (502) 736- Tim Feger 502-429-8585 [email protected] 2180 or wagoner@ thsrock.net. Bill Hodapp 502-235-5831 [email protected] Class of 2002 Reunion Committee: Scott Kremer 502-499-1100 [email protected] Matt Burke 502-456-652 [email protected] Doug Williams 502-457-7464 [email protected] Trevor Gousha 502-554-6138 [email protected] James Harrell 502-458-9276 [email protected] CLASS OF 1987 Ð TO BE ANNOUNCED Craig Kannapel 502-893-9630 [email protected] If you have any questions or if you would like to join our reunion com- Casey Krill 502-451-6606 [email protected] mittee, please contact one of us or Travis Wagoner ’90, alumni relations Chad Pfeifer 502-499-7553 [email protected] director, at Trinity’s Advancement Office at (502) 736-2180 or wagoner@ thsrock.net. Class of 1987 Reunion Committee: Matt Elder 502-639-3335 [email protected] Bruce Lindsey 502-418-3904 [email protected] 12

ALUMNI BOARD CHAIR’S MESSAGE By David Troutman ’85, Alumni Association Chair ne of the things I am most proud of in my life sider creating or contributing to a class scholarship recognizing is being a Trinity alumnus. As I’ve aged (and your legacy at Trinity. This is not as daunting a task as it might hopefully matured), I realize now what a privi- sound. A couple of years ago, my class celebrated its 20-year lege it was for me to have had the opportunity to reunion. A group of us led by Jeff Ashley ’85 sat down to plan the attend Trinity. event and discussed the possibility of endowing a scholarship to OI also understand the sacrifices that my parents made to afford recognize our milestone reunion and preserve the legacy of our me that opportunity. These sacrifices are not unique to me or my class. Although we all thought it to be a great idea, I personally family, and are shared by many of my brother alumni and their questioned how effective it would be given the relative age of our families. classmates and the fact that many of us have young families and Much debate has taken place about the rising cost of education expenses to go along with them. and what our generation is willing to sacrifice to ensure that our Nevertheless, Jeff assured us we could do it and began to set up sons have the same opportunities that we had. Many of us who a plan with Tim Culver ’82, executive director of the Trinity High have sons question whether we will be able to afford Trinity when School Foundation, Inc. Although Jeff set a lofty goal for our the time comes to enroll them. class, I thought we’d be lucky to secure commitments of $10,000 These questions are not only important but also essential to the over a five-year period. long-term success of Trinity. More importantly, it is the actions However, by executing the plan that Jeff and Tim put together, we take to provide answers to these questions that will provide for our class was able to endow a scholarship with broad support and a long-term solution to the rising costs of education we see on an contributions in excess of $50,000. I am proud to say that many annual basis. I think it’s essential for our alumni to take a leader- of my classmates contribute to this fund. In addition, over the past ship position in dealing with these issues. two years, our scholarship has made distributions to a fellow How can we do that? The first solution is very easy: consider classmates’ son who is currently enrolled at Trinity. making a gift to the Father Kevin Caster Annual Fund Appeal. All Scholarships like this are becoming increasingly more popular. gifts to the Annual Fund are redistributed and used to offset the If you’re interested in learning more about how to establish or cost of tuition for the young men currently attending Trinity. If contribute to one, I urge you to contact Tim Culver at (502) 736- each of us made a gift of $50, we would add over $500,000 to the 2100 or [email protected]. Annual Fund this year. Trinity alumni are uniquely positioned to make a real differ- For some of us, that $50 may be no big deal. For others, it may ence for the young men who will come after us. By actively con- be a tremendous sacrifice. With that said, by making that sacrifice, tributing to the Annual Fund or endowed scholarships we will it will ensure that others in a similar position may be afforded the ensure that Trinity continues its mission of “providing students a opportunity to attend Trinity because of the gifts of our alumni superior high school education in a supportive atmosphere based and their families. upon Christian values in the Catholic tradition.” The second solution also requires sacrifice. I ask you to con- Trinity Forever!

Trinity-St. Xavier Football Game Featured in 2007 Louisville Calendar The 2007 Louisville Events Wall Calendar is a fund- Calendar prices are reduced to $8 and $5 (by the case raiser for Louisville’s Community Ministries (St. MAM, of 25). The calendar is a great promotional item for Highlands Community Ministries, etc.). The ministries Louisville businesses and is designed to hold multiple could use your help to sell out the 2007 calendar. The business cards. Buy cases now and get 50% off orders September calendar image is an aerial photo of “The for next year’s 2008 calendar. You can see the calendar Greatest High School Football Game in the USA” at at www.louisvillecompany.com. Papa John’s Stadium. Enjoy this suitable-for-framing To order calendars visit the Web site or call Joe Fischer, Trinity-St. X football photo and make a difference for Ph.D. at (502) 777-0790. Joe is a nephew of Trinity’s the Community Ministries. former principal, Rev. Tom Duerr H’92. 13 ALUMNI NEWS i

APPRECIATING THE SIMPLE THINGS OF LIFE: STUART DAVIS ’98 By Tim Culver ’82, Executive Director, Trinity High School Foundation, Inc.

tuart Davis never skips a chance for a hot shower anymore. bullets hit. When the firefight ended, there were approximately 50 “When you go four months without a shower, you learn bullets in and around all parts of my vehicle. And I can tell you to appreciate it when it’s given back to you,” he said. those were not there when it first started.” Davis, a Trinity alumnus of the Class of 1998, was To ensure his safety, Stuart often would take the lead on convoys stationed in Kuwait with his as they entered certain areas, saying “it was SMarine unit when they were sent to Iraq as important to get through quickly so as not to one of the first units to move into Baghdad. get caught in enemy fire.” He was part of the battle in Nazarea, which “There was one time we were driving many have described as the largest conflict down the road, a few days after that initial of the war in Iraq. firefight, driving along in what was really a It was also Davis’ unit that rescued Jessica very harmless scene,” he recalled. “There Lynch, the first POW/MIA rescued from was an innocent looking mom with her Operation Iraqi Freedom. young child who was maybe 6 years old. That was in 2003. In October 2006, Davis As we drove by, they acknowledged us by was honorably discharged after fulfilling an smiling and waving. We waved back. Next eight-year commitment. Now, more than thing we know, an RPG (rocket-propelled four years later, after witnessing a much- grenade) goes flying by the front of my vehi- debated war firsthand, he fully recognizes cle. I looked back, and there she was with the fact that his time in a land of desert the rocket launcher in her arms!” helped him discover some important things Now, Davis is settling back into life as a about life. civilian. He’s been home for a couple of “It’s interesting to realize what you need years and works as a mortgage banker for Stuart Davis ’98 versus what you want or care about,” Davis Sure Point Lending in Louisville. He loves said. “When you go without a shower or hot food, when you have his job, yet he still feels a slight uncertainty about things. no electricity and no air conditioning, when you have to stay He says that anytime someone meets a person who has fought awake for four days without any sleep, your perspective on life in the military, particularly such a high-profile conflict as the war really changes. You even notice the simple habit of flipping a in Iraq, it’s inevitable that the question of witnessing death arises. switch to turn on a light.” Yet, even anticipating such questions before he came back, Davis Davis says temperatures in Iraq were regularly over 100 has understandably mixed emotions about discussing it. degrees, causing him to lose some 45 pounds. “It’s not something you talk about,” he said. “It’s war, not a fairy “The desert in the United States is nothing like the desert over tale. Death is inevitable. It is what it is. There’s nothing you could there,” he adds. “When you first see the desert there, it really hits do about it. It’s what happened. In hindsight, it’s like it was a dream. home that you are in a different place. And when you sleep in the “My first six months back were okay, no problems at all. Then open — usually on top of a truck for me — and don’t have access everything eventually started to sink in and started replaying in my to a real shower, you start appreciating those things.” head. I’m doing great now, but my biggest challenge is finding When Davis graduated from Trinity, he was sure he wasn’t quite something where I belong as part of something bigger than myself. ready for college, yet unsure about which direction to head. So, That’s why I joined the Marines, and I want to find that special along with two of his classmates, Charles Brewer and Michael something here at home now.” White, he decided to join the Marines. “I have a real yearning to help others,” he continued. “After He joined the infantry initially but eventually was assigned to a doing what I did, you can sometimes feel like you’re not doing tank company, where his primary responsibility was as a re-fueler. what you’re supposed to be doing.” In other words, Davis was responsible for keeping the battalion Does that mean he would he go back? fueled — all 2,000 tanks and vehicles. He drove a truck full of “My commitment is done, but I would go back … but only if it’s 4,000 gallons of jet-propulsion fuel. While being shot at. with my unit,” he said. “I feel like they are my Marines. If they’re “I remember the first time going in to re-fuel. It was absolute going to go, then I want to protect them.” chaos on either side of the road,” he recalled. “There were bullets “I love kids and am thinking I may eventually try and do some- whizzing by everywhere. They sound like bees buzzing when they thing along those lines, either through teaching or volunteering,” he go by your ears and there’s a loud SNAP! behind you when the said. “All I know for sure is I want to keep making a difference!” 14

‘LOUISVILLE’S OWN ALI’ New film details Ali’s ties to his hometown By Larry Muhammad, The Courier-Journal, Jan. 15, 2007 Note: Steve Crump is a 1975 Trinity graduate and a member of the Trinity Hall of Fame.

uhammad Ali may be as big a movie icon as he Filmworks Festival of Film and Video: Exposures of a Movement, is a sports legend. showcasing the work of photographers covering the civil-rights There’s the 1977 biopic The Greatest, When movement; Airmen and Adversity, about the Tuskegee Airmen of We Were Kings from 1997, Will Smith playing World War II; and Southern Dials ... Soulful Styles, a history of the champ in the 2001 feature film Ali, and black radio since the 1940s. MESPN’s recent Ali Rap, among others, plus enough Forgotten at the Finish Line, Crump’s 2001 film remaining biographical material for several more documenting African-American contributions to — Ali the Vietnam War-resister, Ali the comeback thoroughbred racing, may be more familiar to kid, Ali the Black Muslim minister. Kentuckians. Now comes Ali the hometown hero in Louisville’s His filmography also includes Lessons From the Own Ali, a new hourlong documentary by veteran Lunch Counter, about courageous North Carolina TV news reporter and filmmaker Steve Crump. college students in the 1960s sit-in movement; and The movie blends previous footage of Ali and Carolina Bebop Kings, which connects jazz greats interviews Louisville notables such as radio person- Dizzy Gillespie, John Coltrane and Thelonius ality Bob Edwards, sculptor Ed Hamilton, gridiron Monk to their North Carolina roots. great Lenny Lyles, former Kentucky Gov. John Y. But Crump has another qualification for doing an Brown and former state Sen. Georgia Davis Powers. Ali film: He’s a Louisville native. His 2005 docu- “You look at some of the other films,” said Steve Crump ’75 mentary Smoketown: A Tradition to Treasure is a Crump, “and at the end, you’re sitting there thinking, ‘What about valentine to the neighborhood where he grew up. us? What about Louisville? What about the information we have Raised in a religious family, Crump attended Catholic schools to share?’ for 12 years and graduated from Trinity, one of three African- “So this is a movie about the relationship between the boxer American seniors in a class of 244. himself and the community he came from. It’s the story of the rela- He earned a bachelor’s in communications from Eastern tionship between Muhammad Ali and Central High School, Kentucky University, became one of Lexington’s first black TV between Ali and politicians like Jerry Abramson.” reporters at WKYT and worked as anchor, reporter and show host Crump illuminates a number of the memorable moments Ali at stations in Orlando, Fla., and Detroit before moving to WBTV created for Louisville residents. in Charlotte. The boxer was known for showing up at places unannounced, Crump is single with no children but regularly visits family in Crump said, “and Darrell Griffith, who is in the film, told this fas- Louisville, where he found an abundance of sources and informa- cinating story that he was a student at Virginia Avenue Elementary tion and felt compelled to share them. School (now Carter Traditional Elementary School) when Ali “We didn’t interview Ali himself for this particular project,” he showed up unannounced in a red convertible Cadillac after beat- said, “but we show him at various stages of his career, and there’s ing Sonny Liston.” so much stuff out there. We have a clip of Caywood Ledford and And he mentioned a Chuck Olmstead piece for WHAS-TV that Ali in 1964 in Miami. showed Ali at 28th and Greenwood, “in a broken-down truck, “One of the first people I interviewed, who died roughly six handing out autographed copies of the Quran.” months after, was Camp Edwards at the Presbyterian Center, and “So as much as this piece is about him,” Crump said, “it also he had some wonderful stories about Ali. I remember sitting down holds a mirror up before the community.” having lunch with him to discuss the concept of the project. It’s A reporter for WBTV-News in Charlotte, N.C., the 49-year-old interesting, that a lot of the time the various elements in the film Crump has won four regional Emmys, the National Association of are like stringing pearls together. ... Black Journalists Salute to Excellence, and Sigma Delta Chi’s “While there are people who are still able to tell these stories, I Mark of Excellence Award, among a slew of professional honors. think we have a certain obligation to get them told.” Three of his 20 documentaries were honored during the Black Reporter Larry Muhammad can be reached at (502) 582-7091. 15

ROB BIRONAS HAS A LEG UP NOW 60-yarder brought him a lot of job security By C.L. Brown, The Courier-Journal, Dec. 10, 2006 Note: Rob Bironas is a 1996 Trinity graduate.

uring his entire stint last season as the Tennessee He’s always had a way of bouncing back. Titans’ kicker, he resided at an extended-stay Bironas played three years at Auburn but got caught in the hotel, well-aware that a couple of misses could coaching transition from Terry Bowden to Tommy Tubberville and boot him right back to the arena league. lost his scholarship. He brushed it off, transferred to Georgia The Trinity High School graduate can feel a lit- Southern and helped win an NCAA Division I-AA championship. Dtle more secure in his second sea- When his agent wasn’t generat- son. Last week he kicked a 60-yard ing enough interest from profes- field goal with seven seconds left to sional teams in 2001, Bironas fired beat the Indianapolis Colts 20-17, him and worked the phones on his becoming just the sixth kicker in own behalf. National Football League history to “I had a big-time agent who had make one from at least that dis- a lot of successful players, so I felt tance. Things like that can make like a small fish in his big pond,” he you more relaxed. said. “I realized it’s just like any “I bought a condo this off-season other business: You have got to sell and got a little more comfortable yourself, and you’ve got to market with Nashville,” he said. “Last year yourself to get the opportunities.” I just wanted to make sure every- Bironas created his own opportu- thing went right, because in this nities. He worked his way through business you never know when or Rob Bironas ’96 two seasons in the Arena Football what’s going to happen.” League, a season in arenafootball2 Last week was the second straight game he kicked the winning and three unsuccessful tryouts with the Green Bay Packers, Tampa field goal for the Titans; his 49-yarder with six seconds left beat Bay Buccaneers and Pittsburgh Steelers before finally landing the New York Giants on Nov. 26. Tennessee will play at Houston with the Titans in 2005. at 1 p.m. today. He worked as a waiter and security guard to supplement his “The last two weeks, obviously, the confidence factor is huge income before making it into the NFL. Now that he’s in the league, for him,” punter Craig Hentrich, who also serves as Bironas’ there’s one job he doesn’t look forward to doing: tackling. holder, told The Associated Press. “When you go into a game “Nine times out of 10 (the returner) is going to get made fun of knowing you’ve made kicks like that, it makes everything a little if he gets tackled by the kicker, so he’s got extra incentive,” bit easier. I think he’ll do good for a long time.” Bironas said. “I’ve got one or two this year when I’ve been put in Bironas knows the ups and downs all too well. He was poised that situation, but my job isn’t to make tackles. My job is to kick to be the Titans’ hero against Baltimore on Nov. 12, but his 43- the ball.” yard attempt was blocked with less than a minute left. C.L. Brown can be reached at (502) 582-4044.

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LANGAN ’06 CYCLES FOR PARKINSON’S DISEASE RESEARCH hen it was discovered that a Langan’s interest in cycling came about shortly close family friend was after he arrived at Washington and Lee for his diagnosed with Parkinson’s freshman year. He had planned to play golf at the disease, Matt Langan knew university, but he didn’t make the team and found he had to do something to himself with a lot of free time on his hands. Whelp him. “I knew I wanted to do something that would The friend is Billy Martin, 63, a retired St. keep me active, something that would get me Matthews builder and architect. He and his wife, access to friends with similar interests,” Langan Susan, are longtime friends of Langan’s parents, said. “And I knew I wanted to do something for Don and Janie Langan. Billy was also a former Billy (Martin), so I decided this was the best way to business partner of Matt’s father. Susan Martin was achieve all of those things.” Matt’s Confirmation sponsor when he received the Matt trained for the trek for three months but waited sacrament at St. Frances of Rome Church. Matt Langan ’06 until Christmas Eve to tell Martin about his plan. “When Bill was diagnosed with the disease last August, I knew “He was very touched,” Langan said. “He really appreciates I wanted to do something for him, his family and my parents,” what we did for him and for others who have Parkinson’s disease.” Langan said. The group set out on Feb. 17. The weather was a factor from the Matt, a 2006 Trinity graduate and a freshman at Washington and first mile. With temperatures in the low 30s and blowing snow, Lee University, created a fundraising and awareness campaign to Matt and his friends pressed on. They stayed with Washington and raise money for people suffering from Parkinson’s disease. The Lee alumni or in hotels along the route. plan was to complete a 384.5-mile bicycle trek from Richmond, “Despite a burst of snow that ended one of our days in Va., to Norristown, Pa., near Philadelphia, Feb. 17-21. Washington, D.C., four miles short of our 80-mile goal, the trip “Some people called the idea admirable and others crazy,” was flawless,” Langan said. “Everyone was able to make the trip Langan said. safely, and Washington and Lee alumni made sure we were well- The National Parkinson Foundation supported the effort by accommodated. It was a blast cycling with friends in a scenic recognizing it as an official fundraising event. Joining Langan on part of the country for a great purpose. The trip raised over the trip were fellow Washington and Lee freshman Elliot $11,951 for Parkinson’s disease research, which exceeded my O’Brien, junior Woodrow Friend and Washington and Lee alum- highest expectations.” nus Dave Cobb. Anyone wishing to support Langan’s efforts can do so through Langan and O’Brien share the bond of knowing someone close his Web site, http://web.mac.com/langanm. to them who has Parkinson’s disease. O’Brien’s maternal grand- “Contributions are being accepted even though the trip is over mother died of the disease, and his maternal grandfather was diag- and would be greatly appreciated,” Langan said. “Maybe we nosed with Parkinson’s earlier last year. could reach $15,000. Now that would be cool.”

TRINITY ALUMNI POWER U OF L BASKETBALL niversity of Louisville bas- ketball fans may not realize how well-prepared their game crew really is! Pictured are three Trinity Ualumni who are fixtures at basketball games. On the left is John Cecil ’62, who works on the stat crew. In the middle is Trinity Hall of Fame member Mike Guetig ’72, who runs the 35-second shot clock. On the right is Jason Bond ’92, who operates the score- board and is in charge of the computer oper- ations on the scorer’s table. PHOTO BY JAMES DAWSON ’06 17

GUTHRIE ’58 NAMED ROTARIAN OF THE YEAR he Downtown Rotary Club of Louisville presented and the Trinity High School Foundation. He currently serves as its annual Rotarian of the Year Award, the organi- president of the Main Street Association, a group he helped orga- zation’s highest honor, to Jack Guthrie ’58, nize in 1974. founder and chairman of Guthrie/Mayes Public In addition, Guthrie is a member of Trinity’s Hall of Fame and Relations. Guthrie was honored for a lifetime of was named Trinity’s Honor Alumnus for 1981. His leadership and Tdistinguished community service and for 32 years of dedicated support have benefited Trinity immensely. Rotary leadership and service. The Rotarian of the Year Award was established in 1992 to A graduate of Trinity High School and the University of honor an actively involved member who has demonstrated, over a Kentucky, Guthrie began his career in public relations in New York period of years, outstanding contributions to the Louisville com- City in 1964. He returned to munity in one or more of the following areas: Louisville in 1971 and served as leadership in an activity that has impacted a community need; president of the Kentucky Derby leadership in a public or governmental commission that has Festival until 1977, during which improved the quality of life in Louisville; time he was the driving force that acting as an “unsung hero” in a volunteer capacity; and propelled the two-week event into outstanding dedication to the Rotary Club of Louisville national prominence as one of the Downtown. nation’s largest civic celebrations. In presenting the award, Rotary Other notable figures who have received Rotarian of the Year President Woody Northup de- recognition include: Bremer Ehrler, former Jefferson County scribed Jack as, “the impresario Judge/Executive and Kentucky Secretary of State; Wilson W. successor to Matt Winn.” Winn, an Wyatt Sr., former mayor and founding partner of Wyatt, Tarrant Jack Guthrie ’58 early president of Churchill Downs, & Combs; and Dr. Joseph E. Kutz, renowned Louisville hand is credited with making the Kentucky Derby world famous. surgeon. Guthrie launched his own public relations firm in 1977 and over Founded in Chicago in 1905, Rotary is an international human- the years has served on the boards of numerous community orga- itarian service organization with more than 32,000 clubs in nearly nizations, including the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees, 170 countries. Rotary members are business and professional lead- Greater Louisville Inc., Jewish Hospital & St. Mary’s Foundation, ers united by their commitment to foster world peace and under- the Society of Professional Journalists, Louisville Central Area standing through volunteer service.

7 ROCK ALUMNI PROFILED IN BUSINESS FIRST isit http://louisville.bizjournals.com/louisville/search. Tom Tyra ’87 html to read the complete articles about Trinity Date: Jan. 19, 2007 alumni who have recently been profiled in Business Headline: “Flying high: Tom Tyra reaches new heights as he First, a weekly business newspaper in Louisville. brings air service to Louisville” VDean Corbett ’80 Ward Plauche ’70 Date: Nov. 17, 2006 Date: Feb. 2, 2007 Headline: “A few tastes of Equus now packaged for sale” Headline: “Loser’s bar lands at O’Malley’s Corner” Date: March 16, 2007 Headline: “Wear loafers, because Dean Corbett promises to blow Marshall Ray ’78 your socks off” Date: Feb. 23, 2007 Headline: “A family tradition: Bob Ray Co. owner learned busi- David Hissam ’78 and Bruce Palmer-Ball ’78 ness from family but gave it a different twist” Date: Nov. 24, 2006 Headline: “Tune up: Local entrepreneurs want you to fit your car David Power ’89 back in the garage” Date: Feb. 23, 2007 Headline: “Harnessing his power: David Power works to further growth of advertising agency his father founded in 1976” 18

CEREMONY HONORS AEP RIVER OPERATIONS’ BOB BLOCKER By Nelson Spencer, The Waterways Journal, Oct. 16, 2006 Note: Bob Blocker is a 1981 Trinity graduate

EP River Operations reach a total of 65-70 million tons renamed one of its compared to the roughly 7 million towboats Bob Blocker tons the company was moving when last year, in honor of Blocker started. its senior vice presi- “The stat that really brings it home, Adent-sales and marketing, and the though, in describing Bob as a sales- company, based in Chesterfield, Mo., person, is the 53,500 miles that this held a ceremony at the St. Louis river- boat has traveled. He probably travels front recently to commemorate it. every bit of that a year and that really “When Mark (Knoy, president) and shows the commitment he has to go Keith (Darling, senior vice president- anywhere, just like this boat does, 24 boat operations) approached me about hours a day, seven days a week, renaming the boat, my first reaction regardless of what might be happen- was ‘Can I think about it?’” Blocker ing at home,” Knoy added. said at the ceremony. “After all, the Another interesting comparison, only time you hear about a boat is Knoy went on to say, is that right when something bad happens, plus after Hurricane Katrina, the Bob the honor typically means either Blocker was dispatched to the port of you’re about to retire, get fired or die, St. Bernard in New Orleans’ Ninth so he wanted to mull it over.” Ward for two weeks to house dis- After some consideration he went placed workers. back the next morning and pro- “I think that talks about Bob, his claimed, “it’d be a pleasure and a active engagement in the company great privilege,” he told the crowd. Bob Blocker (above); the Bob Blocker approaches St. Louis. and the dedication he’s made, draw- The ceremony was held Sept. 29 at PHOTOS BY ED RAHE, THE WATERWAYS JOURNAL ing (together) a talented staff, and the Material Sales Company dock in (being) a very giving individual (who) St. Louis, preceded by a lunch at Kemoll’s Restaurant on the top spends a lot of time with our present and future planning,” he said. floor of the MetLife building downtown. In response, Blocker singled out his family — his mother and A threat of rain nearly forced the proceedings into the vessel’s father, wife Lori, daughter Mackenzie and two sons, Kyle and engineroom, which would have been a first, but Mother Nature Zach — friends, coworkers, customers, vendors and competitors, cooperated enough to allow the event to continue outside, next to saying, “Without a doubt I would not be here today if it weren’t for the boat on a barge with chairs set up for the 100 or so guests. folks like you. Your success and my success are one in the same Blocker joined AEP River Operations in 1995 when it was and I couldn’t have done it without you.” known only as MEMCO Barge Line. Before that he spent almost Darling emceed the renaming dedication, while the Rev. seven years in the sales and marketing division of American Melainie Barbarito of St. Francis Episcopal Church in Wildwood, Commercial Barge Line in Louisville, Ky. He went to work there Mo., an affiliate of Seamen’s Church Institute, gave the benedic- after he graduated from the University of Louisville in 1988. tion and presented Capt. Marty Melton with the ship’s Bible. At MEMCO, he began as regional sales manager, then assistant The Bob Blocker came out of the shipyard in 1966 as the Lillian vice president and then vice president-sales before being named Clark, having been built by Dravo Corporation for The Valley senior vice president-sales in 2000. Line Company. ACBL bought it in 1992 and eight years later sold He also currently serves on the executive committee of the it to American Boat Company, which named it Emily Susan. Mississippi Valley Trade & Transport Council, an association that MEMCO began operating it in 2004. promotes commerce on the Mississippi River system. The 7,200-horsepower twin-screw towboat has been completely Drawing comparisons between the boat and its namesake in retrofitted over the last two years to the tune of an estimated $1.5 order to illustrate Blocker’s dedication to the company, Knoy told million. National Maintenance & Repair Inc. overhauled the ves- guests the boat has moved about 3 million tons during the time it sel’s GM 20-645E7B diesels and generators and replated its hull. has been with the company and, like Bob, has helped MEMCO continued on next page 19

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AEP workers at the company’s Lakin, W.Va., facility gutted the Capt. Melton heads an 11-man crew that, on the day of the cer- interior and installed new floors, ceilings and paneling throughout, emony, consisted of pilot Robert Duty, engineer Mike Priest, mate with particular attention to soundproofing. Carpenters outfitted the Cody Gibbs, watchman John Green, cook Misti Wilkins, oiler Lee galley, crew quarters and pilothouse with custom-made furniture, Gray and deckhands Stephen Thompson, Leon Gray, Hunter cabinetry and other specialty items. Alberson and Gino Mastropierro. The wheelhouse electronics were all upgraded. Other improve- After the ceremony, in a show of Blocker-like dedication, a ments included stainless steel doors, a new air conditioning sys- guest noted, they picked up a tow of 25 barges and headed south, tem, exhaust blankets, rudder alarms, new Patterson winches and back to work. The Bob Blocker works in AEP River Operations’ a fresh coat of paint. The boat is 180 feet long by 52 feet wide. third-party freight trade.

TRINITY’S CONNECTION TO RUDY udy was a popular and entertaining movie released Georgia Tech’s Hall of Fame in 2004. “I don’t remember anybody in 1993, considered by some to be one of the best getting carried off the field or the crowd yelling ‘Rudy.’ ” sports films ever. It’s the true, heart-warming story “I don’t recall them chanting ‘Rudy’ because, when you’re in a of Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger, who accomplishes game like that, you learn to shut out the noise so you can hear the his goal of playing football for the Fighting Irish quarterback,” Scales said. “So, we just didn’t hear it. Besides that, of Notre Dame. our quarterback’s name was Rudy, so we wouldn’t have known RIn Ruettiger’s last opportunity to play for Notre Dame at home, the difference.” coach Dan Devine put him into a game for the first time, against “That game was in South Bend,” recalled Bruenderman. “It was Georgia Tech on Nov. 8, 1975. It was the final play of Ruettiger’s too loud of a place to have heard anything they were saying.” senior season with the Fighting Irish. He recorded a sack, the only Raible added, “I just remember walking off the field after thing his Notre Dame stat line has ever shown, and was carried off losing. It was not fun. But I’m glad it worked out for Rudy.” the field by his teammates following the victory. Interesting Note: Trinity and other local schools had quite the But for three Trinity alumni, it was a real-life experience that contingent at Georgia Tech in the early- to mid-1970s. Alan they’d rather forget. That’s because Steve Raible ’72, Herb Scales Hennessey ’69 and Tommy Rittle ‘69 led the way when they ’72 and Bob Bruenderman ’73 were on the Georgia Tech squad went to play football there, followed by Dennis Scully ’70 and that lost that game. the others, as well as a handful of Bishop David graduates. “I played in that game, but all I remember is we lost and killed “There must have been at least a dozen of us at Georgia Tech at one our chances at a bowl game,” said Raible, who was inducted into time,” Hennessey said. “It was a real pipeline for Louisville players.” Trinity Recycles TURN “TRASH INTO CASH” FOR TRINITY Collect inkjet cartridges, toner containers and cell phones for Trinity. These recyclable items will result in $1-$100. Collect from family, friends and neighbors. Recycling these items can reduce waste and preserve our environment. Eighty-six percent of these items are dumped in landfills each year. Why not recycle and preserve our beautiful country while helping Trinity High School? 20

HAND IN HAND MINISTRIES GROWING LARGER By Glenn Rutherford, Assistant Editor, The Record, Feb. 22, 2007

Note: Wayne Fowler, executive director of Hand in Hand Ministries, is a 1969 Trinity graduate and recipient of the 2005 Trinity Peace Medal.

and in Hand Ministries, Inc., is branching out. And the efforts of the Schaffers to bring their part of Appala- The international social service agency based chia into the 21st century will be part of Hand in Hand’s efforts in Louisville has recently joined hands with the from now on. Auxier, Ky., Lifetime Learning Center in “Part of their program is to provide computer training,” Eastern Kentucky to ensure that the programs Fowler explained. “We’ve been collecting computers that will Hoffered there — which include sewing classes, GED classes, run at least Windows 2000, and they have somebody who fixes computer training and home them up. If you sign up and com- repair — will continue to be avail- plete the eight-week course, you able in the future. get a computer.” Hand in Hand and the Auxier Hand in Hand is in need of com- center have been working together puters for the project. And they are for the past three or four years, said in need of funds to help repair the Wayne Fowler, Hand in Hand’s Lifetime Learning Center building executive director. Fowler’s orga- and, eventually, to demolish the nization leads “immersion trips” to nearby old gymnasium, too. Appalachia, where workers help The new arrangement with the repair homes and work with Char- Auxier program doesn’t amount lie and Sue Schaffer, founders of to a “takeover” by Hand in Hand, the Auxier center, on projects to Fowler said. “We’re joining forces benefit the needy in that part of and officially making them one of Kentucky. (Auxier is near Pres- our programs, and we’ll be work- tonsburg, Ky., north of Jenny ing them into the organization Wiley State Park.) while still respecting their iden- The center is located in the for- tity and what they’ve done and mer Auxier School and is itself in will do.” need of repairs. A nearby building Hand in Hand is also establish- that once housed a gymnasium is Wayne Fowler ’69, Executive Director, Hand in Hand Ministries. ing a satellite operation in Halifax, now used for storage, but eventu- PHOTO COURTESY OF THE RECORD Nova Scotia, where several groups ally it will have to be torn down, Fowler said. of people have expressed an interest in taking part in the organi- The Schaffers, both in their 60s, “have been doing lots of good zation’s work in Latin America. work there, and when we first learned about what they were doing, That came about in the wake of a bit of serendipity, Fowler we wanted to help out,” Fowler noted. noted. “Ed and Barbara Dunsworth, who opened our office in Many of Hand in Hand’s “immersion trips” to help the needy Managua (Nicaragua), are originally from Halifax,” he said. involve travel to Belize, Nicaragua or other nations south of the “Some of their relatives have come down to Nicaragua and have border. But sometimes the ministry’s participants don’t have the taken an interest in the work we’ve done there, then gone back time or money to travel abroad, “and they want to do something to home and talked with their parish priest, and now he wants to help people in their own country,” Fowler said. establish some kind of international mission to help.” “Once we established our reputation as an international organi- Fowler recently traveled to Halifax and attended a fund-raising zation, we wanted to do something in the U.S.,” he explained, “and dinner, which drew a crowd of about 100. “We have a group of 14 our trips to Appalachia have received wonderful response. We people from Halifax who are going to Nicaragua March 18 to 25,” wanted to make sure the work in Auxier would continue, and he said. “And I think there is a lot of interest there. We’re going to Charlie and Sue had kind of the same thoughts. So this arrange- get incorporated in Canada.” ment will take care of that. They’ve officially become a part of Hand in Hand Ministries holds one-hour meetings to introduce Hand in Hand; their budget will become part of our budget.” people to the nature of their programs and immersion trips. 21

SAWYER PARK CHIEF WANTS EXPANDED OFFERINGS He envisions gateway to the state system By Chris Otts, The Courier-Journal, Nov. 30, 2006 Note: Chris Head is a 1993 Trinity graduate.

hen he was a junior at the University of where dogs can run leash-free and a remote-control airplane field. Louisville, Chris Head was searching for a Head said he wants to support the park foundation’s effort to second job to supplement his income as a raise money for a $2 million conference center on property the package handler at UPS. park acquired from Central State Hospital. He also hopes to con- Looking at a bulletin board on campus, vince the state to give the park money to tear down three vacant, Whe came upon an ad for a summer job at E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State red buildings that have been dubbed “the Pizza Hut buildings” in Park in eastern Jefferson County. front of the park’s office. “I thought, ‘Eh, I’ll give this a whirl,’ ” he said. That was 10 years ago. He loved the job and ended up staying at the park for three years, earning a full-time position after he graduated. Now, after a six-year stint with the state parks department in Frankfort, Head has returned to Louisville as the manager of Sawyer Park. Head, 31, has replaced Rita Stosberg, who retired in August after leading the park for 25 years. Head, a Lyndon native who attended Trinity High School, has a sports administration degree from U of L. Head said he wants to use Sawyer, the only state park in Jefferson County, as a gateway to the state park system. Unlike Sawyer, other state parks have themes related to specific natural, cultural or historical attractions, Head said. He said he wants to bring state programs to the 550-acre park, Chris Head, a Trinity High and U of L graduate, worked three years at perhaps a Civil War re-enactment from Perryville Battlefield or a Sawyer Park, then six years with the state parks department in Frankfort. paleontology exhibit from Big Bone Lick State Park. Now back to lead Sawyer, he has big plans to attract more visitors. “There are a lot of people who live within the city of Louisville PHOTO BY CHRIS OTTS, THE COURIER-JOURNAL who don’t travel to state parks,” Head said. One of Head’s challenges will be that the park manager has con- He also said he wants to add a naturalist, someone who could trol only of the daily operational money, Stosberg said. Decisions provide environmental expertise and conduct ecology and biology about purchases beyond office supplies or staffing are made at the programs, to the park’s 11-member staff. It’s a common position at state level. other state parks, Head said. The state recently spent more than $600,000 to resurface the Ellen Sanford of Briarwood was walking in Sawyer Park this park’s 12 tennis courts, Head said. Cracks in the courts were so big week. She said she would love to have a naturalist there, because that a tennis ball got stuck during a match last year, Stosberg said. she’s in a bird-watching club that sometimes meets at the park. In Stosberg’s 25 years, the park went from serving about “I love nature, and I would love to learn more,” said Sanford, a 200,000 visitors annually to about 500,000, despite a major cut retired teacher. in staff when she took over, she said. The park was established The park “has a lot more wildlife than people give us credit for,” in 1970. Head said, including deer, foxes and raccoons. The park also has “It’s an outstanding park, and it serves a lot of people,” she said. several attractions, including a BMX bicycle complex, an area Reporter Chris Otts can be reached at (502) 582-4589.

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ECKERT ’62, LANHAM ’75 HONORED BY ST. MATTHEWS rinity alumni Gene Eckert ’62 and Kenny local charities. He is perhaps best known as a mainstay at the St. Lanham ’75 were honored Dec. 15 at the annual Joseph’s Orphan’s Picnic. Eckert’s service to the picnic spans 30 St. Matthews Community Pride Breakfast. years. He will chair the picnic this year. The St. Matthews area community meets annu- Kenny Lanham is a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic ally at the Community Pride Breakfast to pay Church and has represented his parish on the board of St. Ttribute to individuals who have distinguished themselves by mak- Matthews Area Ministries (St. MAM). Lanham graduated from ing extraordinary contributions to community betterment through Trinity High School in 1975 and from the University of Louisville voluntary service. Honorees, each of whom, receive a special in 1981. He operates a real estate management business. “Community Pride” service award, are selected by civic clubs Lanham is an active civic person and offers himself in numer- and other organizations engaged primarily in community service. ous ways through his wonderful sense of volunteerism. Not only The breakfast was sponsored by the St. Matthews Area Business does he serve on the board of St. MAM, he also serves on the Association and was held at The Olmsted on Frankfort Avenue. CCHD/CRS board of Directors of Catholic Charities, participates Gene Eckert is a lifelong Louisvillian, a 1962 graduate of in Meals On Wheels (Thanksgiving deliveries), serves as a Trinity High School and a member of Holy Spirit Catholic member of the Outreach Committee (chair) and Stewardship Church. He and his wife, Pat, have been married 32 years. Their Committee at Our Lady of Lourdes, and is a member of the board son, Dan, is a 1994 graduate of Trinity, and Gene and Pat are of the Metropolitan Housing Coalition. proud grandparents (McKenna Marie). Some time ago, St. MAM needed assistance putting up shelv- Eckert has taught social studies at Trinity for 40 years. He has ing at the St. MAM Child Development Center. Lanham went to won the student-voted “teacher-of-the-year” award four times the center and assisted the executive director in drilling and posi- over the course of his career, having garnered the award nearly tioning the shelves. every time he has been eligible to win it. In addition, each Thursday Lanham drives to the Springhurst shop- In addition to making a positive impact on generations of ping center Panera Bread location to pick up day-old bread, pastries Trinity alumni, Eckert has given countless hours of service to and bagels to bring them to St. MAM to distribute to people in need.

HAYDEN ’02 IS FIRST-ROUND MLS PICK ormer Trinity High School and Indiana University and the Javanon club team and was Kentucky men’s soccer player John Michael Hayden ’02 was Player of the Year in 200. He was a first team selected in the first round of the Major League Soccer All-Big Ten selection as a senior and col- Superdraft Jan. 12 in Indianapolis. lected 13 goals and 10 assists at IU. Hayden went to the reigning MLS Cup champion FHouston Dynamo as the 13th overall pick. Hayden a 5-foot-9, 160-pound midfielder, starred for Trinity John Michael Hayden ’02

PERSAD ’05 TO PLAY FOR JAMAICA UNDER-20 NATIONAL TEAM an Diego State University sophomore and member of Culiacan, Mexico. the Trinity Class of 2005 Omar Persad has been called Jamaica is joined in Group B by Mexico, Costa Rica, St. Kitts up to the Jamaica Under-20 national team to compete at and Nevis, with the top two teams moving on to the FIFA Under- the FIFA Under-20 World Cup qualification matches. 20 World Cup. The U-20 World Cup will be held in six cities Persad previously played for the United States Under- (Edmonton, Burnaby, Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa and Victoria) S16 team. The qualifying matches were played Feb. 21-25 in across Canada June 30-July 22. Take Trinity’s Interactive Campus Tour! Visit www.trinityrocks.com and pay a virtual visit to Trinity’s campus. 2007 Trinity Shamrock Bass Classic Taylorsville Lake • Possum Ridge Boat Ramp Saturday, May 12, 2007 • 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. Itinerary 4:30-6 a.m. Registration, Continental Breakfast, Launching of Boats 6:45 a.m. Pre-Tournament Information, Invocation 7 a.m. Official Start 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Official Tournament Hours 2 p.m. Weigh-In, Awards, Cookout Buffet, Door Prizes $100 Entry Fee per Two-Man Boat • includes $5 per boat “Big Fish Entry” • includes Breakfast & Cookout Lunch Saturday ¥ May 12, 2007 • includes Tournament Shirt Winnings 1st - $1,000 6th - $500 Sponsorships Available! 2nd - $900 7th - $400 $200 Level – Mention of sponsorship in all appropriate Trinity publi- 3rd - $800 8th - $300 cations and complimentary boat entry (you must supply the boat). 4th - $700 9th - $200 $300 Level – Mention of sponsorship in all appropriate publica- 5th - $600 10th - $100 tions, company name on tournament sponsorship board inside the tent, complimentary boat entry (you must supply the boat). For more info, contact Joe Fowler ’71 at Trinity (502-736-8221, [email protected]) or visit www.trinityrocks.com. ENTRY FORM 2007 Trinity Shamrock Bass Classic Participants must have at least one person in each boat affiliated with Trinity High School by being an alumnus, a Trinity student, a parent of a past or present student, or an employee of Trinity. Make checks payable to: Trinity High School Mail to: Shamrock Bass Classic, 4011 Shelbyville Road, Louisville, KY 40207

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5 INDUCTED INTO HALL OF FAME ive members of the Trinity Family were inducted into employed two years prior to nomination; the Trinity Hall of Fame at the 2006 Hall of Fame Not be a member of the Alumni and/or School boards of Trinity Banquet held at Alumni Hall on Dec. 14. Sixty-two High School. members of the Trinity Family have been honored in this way. The Hall of Fame Committee makes its selections based on a FCongratulations to the 2006 inductees — Greg Brohm ’88, candidate’s meeting at least two of the following criteria: James E. Dockter ’61, Greg Fischer ’76, Mickey Kalbhin H’97 Having a record of acknowledged leadership in his/her chosen field or community; Having a record of outstanding stewardship to Trinity measured by time, talent and treasure; Having a record of outstanding performance and distinguished achievement while employed by Trinity High School; And/or having a record of outstanding performance and distinguished achievement as a Trinity High School student in academics, athletics or extra- curricular activities.

If you have questions about the Trinity Hall of Fame or how Trinity Hall of Fame inductees for 2006 are, from left: James E. Dockter ’61, Greg Fischer ’76, Greg Brohm ’88, to nominate an individual for Mickey Kalbhin H’97 and Andy Murray ’85. PHOTO BY GAIL KAMENISH H’05 consideration, please contact and Andy Murray ’85 – for their great and unique contributions to Trinity’s Office for School Advancement at (502) 893-7625 or Trinity and their individual communities. They are an inspiration Director of the Annual Fund & Alumni Relations Travis Wagoner for all Trinity alumni, faculty, students and friends. It is an honor ’90 at (502) 736-2180 or [email protected]. to have their images and lists of accomplishments in our Hall of Fame, now and forever. GREG BROHM ’88 The 2006 Hall of Fame process began last June. David Elder A leader on and off the playing field, an exceptional student, a ’86, Alumni Board chair-elect, served as Hall of Fame Committee gifted athlete and an outstanding person, Greg Brohm ’88 quickly chair. Two committees, Nomination and Selection, comprising established himself as a leader in all facets of Trinity life, earning faculty, Hall of Fame members and Alumni, School and the admiration and respect of fellow students and faculty alike. He Foundation board members, select Hall of Fame inductees. The was a three-time Shamrock Award winner, a Trinity Scholar, a first Hall of Fame Banquet was held in 1993. The event is spon- member of the National Honor Society and a senior retreat leader. sored and coordinated by the Trinity Alumni Board of Directors At the Class of 1988 Senior Prom, Greg’s classmates awarded him and the Trinity Alumni Association. the “Mr. Scholarship” and “Mr. Football” Shammy Awards. He Each inductee received a commemorative obelisk. A Hall of went on to graduate second in his class. Fame plaque will hang in Trinity’s halls in perpetuity. More than A three-sport athlete, Greg excelled at baseball, basketball and 225 people enjoyed a wonderful celebration for the 2006 football. In baseball he was named to the All-District and All- inductees. The Trinity Singers, under the direction of Mr. Ken Region first teams; in basketball he was a starting point guard for Bechtloff, entertained guests with Christmas carols, and senior the Rocks. Ross Anderson gave a stirring address. Football, however, was Greg’s best sport. He was named to the In order to be eligible for induction into the Trinity Hall of All-State football team as a wide receiver, played in the Kentucky- Fame, a candidate must, on the day of induction: Tennessee All-Star Game and was a member of the 1985 state Be age 35 or older or deceased; championship team. He was honored by his coaches with the Not be presently employed by Trinity High School or have been Offensive Captain Award and the Most Valuable Back Award 25

5 INDUCTED INTO HALL OF FAME continued twice. The Courier-Journal named him the No. 3 all-time high tions, book publishers and educational institutions. Jim’s entre- school wide receiver in Kentucky. Greg and his brother Jeff ’89 preneurial achievement was acknowledged in 1982 when PBD were a powerful wide receiver-quarterback duo. was named by Inc. magazine as one of the 500 fastest-growing pri- Greg’s athletic ability earned him a football scholarship to the vately held companies in the U.S. University of Louisville, where he played under coach Howard In 1986, Jim moved PBD’s entire operation to Atlanta, Ga. Schnellenberger and where Jeff was quarterback. Greg was a Twenty years later, the operation had 300,000 square feet of space three-year starter at wide receiver and a regular member of the in four cities, 250 employees, gross sales over $60 million and Dean’s List. In 1991, Greg was a starter in the Cardinals’ 34-7 win shipped more than 2 million packages worldwide. over the University of Alabama in the Fiesta Bowl, one of the all- With continued success came awards, including the Georgia time great wins in U of L history. Greg finished his Cardinal foot- Business Ethics Award (2005) and being named a Top 15 Atlanta A+ ball career with 45 receptions for 722 yards and four touchdowns. Employer and the “Georgia Family Business of the Year” (2005). He earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from U Jim never forgot his Trinity roots. In 1998, he established the of L in 1992. Dockter Family Scholarship to honor his parents for providing his After college Greg spent nine years at 84WHAS Radio as a brother and sisters a Catholic education. A partial scholarship member of the U of L broadcast team and as an account executive. goes annually to a deserving Trinity junior. In 2002, Greg became president and offensive coordinator of the Jim is a member of the Trinity High School Foundation, which Louisville Fire arenafootball2 team. bequests funds to Trinity for the growth of its endowment. He In 2004, Greg joined the U of L coaching staff as director of was also a key donor to the Spirit of Trinity campaign in 2002, football operations. Brother Jeff was the quarterbacks coach and funding the conference room in the Charles H. Leis Academic youngest brother, Brian ’04, the starting quarterback. Services Center. As a Trinity alumnus, Greg continued his dedication to his alma Jim, and his wife, Becky, have three sons and five grandchildren. mater. He served as an assistant football coach (1993), was a mem- ber of the Alumni Board of Directors (1999-2002) and co-emcee GREG FISCHER ’76 of the celebraTion dinner-auction with his brother Jeff (2002). In Doing things differently defines Greg Fischer’s success as an addition, Greg has been active in charities and community events entrepreneur and philanthropist. His natural curiosity, introspec- as a speaker, volunteer and coach. In all of his service roles, Greg tion, competitiveness and quiet generosity were honed in his early brought positive publicity to Trinity. He is an example for us all. years and served him well in life as he worked to make Trinity and the community better. JAMES E. DOCKTER ’61 Greg made his mark at Trinity as a four-year tennis player and a Jim Dockter ’61 (Doc) was a successful Trinity student-athlete. member of the National Honor Society. After graduating from Successful in his business career and despite being away from Trinity in 1976, Greg attended Vanderbilt University, where he Louisville since graduation from college, he has supported Trinity earned a bachelor’s degree in economics in 1980. During college in a variety of ways. summers, Greg worked as a fishing boat crane operator in Alaska. Jim grew up in Louisville the oldest of four children. He After college he spent a year traveling the world. The trip had a attended Our Lady of Lourdes School, then graduated from Trinity profound effect on Greg, influencing his outlook on life and his in 1961. In 1960, he was the only junior on Trinity’s first regional belief in the value of education. and state championship golf team — Trinity’s second-ever state In 1980, Greg co-founded SerVend International, a global title in any sport. manufacturing company that revolutionized the ice/beverage Jim earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from dispensing industry. As a result of the company’s success, Greg the University of Kentucky in 1965. He was a member of Alpha was selected as one of Inc. magazine’s Entrepreneurs of the Year Tau Omega fraternity, the golf team, UK’s first men’s volleyball in 1990. team and he was commissioned a second lieutenant in the U.S. In 1999, Greg founded Iceberg Ventures, a venture capital firm Army Transportation Corps. that provides capital and business development systems for emerg- In 1966-67, Jim served in Vietnam, receiving the U.S. Army ing and fast-growth companies. In 2000, Greg co-founded Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service. He left the Army bCatalyst, a mergers and acquisitions advisory firm. with the rank of captain in 1968. Philanthropy, service and education are important to Greg and In 1976, after working in the insurance, sales and service indus- the Fischer family. Greg served on numerous boards over the tries, Jim founded Professional Book Distributors, Inc. in Colum- years, including the Trinity High School Foundation, MedVenture bus, Ohio, to provide storage and fulfillment services to associa- Technology, Vogt Ice, the Louisville Science Center, the Center for 26

5 INDUCTED INTO HALL OF FAME continued Quality of Management and the Young Presidents Organization. Coach K’s tenure at Trinity was exceeded by few. His most gener- The Fischer family supports School Choice, an organization that ous contribution to Trinity, however, was not his coaching ability; helps children attend parochial schools. At Trinity, Greg was it was the caring and love he had for her student-athletes. Coach K instrumental in helping create four Mittelsten Scholarships (named mentored countless young men, making them Ð and, as a result, for former faculty member and tennis coach Klaus Mittelsten Trinity Ð better people for it. Regardless of the difficulty – playing H’92) with his family and the Class of 1976 Scholarship with time, issues at home, girlfriends, coaches or peers Ð Coach K was several classmates. the Trinity coach young men rallied to for guidance. Greg also was quite generous with a significant in-kind contri- Always the optimist and cheerleader of young men, Coach K bution when his company, Dant-Clayton Corporation, helped to deserves the credit and praise he gave to so many members of the build Marshall Stadium. Additionally, he played an important role Trinity Family. in opening doors with key potential partners for the exploration of Coach K and his wife, Judy, have four children: Chip (Trinity, building a new tennis facility for Trinity. 1979), Keith (Trinity, 1981), Eric (Trinity, 1985) and Shannon In 2006, Greg was honored at the Salute to Catholic School (Male, 1990). Alumni. The Salute honors individuals who have made significant In 1997, Coach K was named an Honorary Alumnus of Trinity. contributions to the Louisville community, region, nation or world. Also in 2006, Greg was honored by Trinity with the Steiny ANDY MURRAY ’85 Award for his commitment to the school. The award is given to an Andy Murray ’85 enrolled at Trinity High School in 1981. When individual who exemplifies the true spirit of Trinity’s founding he graduated in 1985, he had left a legacy of achievement. principal, Monsignor Alfred W. Steinhauser, through his or her Andy was a gifted student-athlete and respected immensely by outstanding support and service to Trinity High School. his fellow classmates and teachers and coaches. He was a two-year Greg has a talent for maximizing his strengths and the strength letterman in basketball and a four-year letterman in football. of those around him. He’s seen the world, built wildly successful A three-year starter at linebacker and fullback on the varsity businesses and helped others along the way. Greg and his wife, football team, as a junior Andy helped lead the 1983 Shamrocks to Alexandra Gerassimides, have four children: Eleni, George an undefeated season (14-0) and a state championship win over (Trinity, 2009), Nick (Trinity, 2010) and Mary. Owensboro, scoring three touchdowns in the game. After his senior season (1984), Andy received the Defensive MICKEY KALBHIN H’97 Captain Award from his coaches, was selected to the All-State Team In 1978, then-head football coach Dennis Lampley H’92 hired (second team) and was one of a handful of players to play both Mickey Kalbhin H’97 as an assistant defensive coach for the offense and defense in the Kentucky-Tennessee All-Star Game. freshman football team. Coach K, as his players called him, Andy’s athletic ability earned him a football scholarship to the remained a beloved fixture on the Trinity coaching staff for 26 University of Kentucky, where he was a three-year starter at full- years. He and Trinity formed a special relationship that has been back. He was known as a leader among his teammates and as a duplicated by few. tough, aggressive runner and blocker. His junior year he made 98 Coach K coached under Lampley, Roger Gruneisen ’67, Chuck knockdown blocks (8.9 per game) on opponents. Servino ’73, Kevin Wright and Bob Beatty H’03. He was a mem- Andy’s offensive ability was key to the Wildcats’ winning ber of the coaching staff for 10 state championships — 1980, ’83, record his senior season (1989). The UK coaching staff inserted an ’85, ’88, ’89, ’90, ’94, 2001, ’02 and ’03 — seven of them in his option series to capitalize on Andy’s blocking ability. Also in his years as a varsity assistant coach. He also was an assistant coach senior season, Andy was named a team co-captain for coach Jerry for state runner-up teams in 1997 and 2000. As well, Coach K Claiborne’s final season at UK and was named to WTBS coached the Shamrock defense during their state-record 50-game Television’s All-Southeastern Conference First Team. win streak, 1988-90. Trinity’s hard-hitting, aggressive defense was Andy also was successful in the classroom. His senior year he feared statewide, and with Coach K at the helm as defensive coor- was named to the SEC Academic Honor Roll. He earned a bache- dinator, the Rock D cemented its reputation. lor’s degree in marketing from UK in 1990. In addition to coaching at Trinity, Coach K also coached bas- Also in 1990, Andy was drafted as a fullback by the Houston ketball, football and softball at Mother of Good Counsel Church Oilers of the National Football League and attended the Oilers’ and football at St. Stephen Martyr Church. He is a 1958 graduate rookie camp. of St. Xavier High School. He retired from the Metropolitan Sewer After professional football, Andy entered the business world. He District as a divisional manager after 38 years in 1993. was a sales representative for Brandeis Machinery in Louisville For a man who never thought he would coach at any level, and a sales rep in the pharmaceutical industry, where he received 27

5 INDUCTED INTO HALL OF FAME continued “Rookie of the Year” honors and was promoted to district man- SPECIAL THANKS TO… ager. After two years out of state, Andy returned to Kentucky and 2006 Trinity Hall of Fame Committee took a position with Fruit of the Loom Activewear. His experience Trinity Alumni Board of Directors there led him to purchase T-Shirts and More, a wholesale distribu- Trinity Alumni Association tor in Louisville. David Troutman ’85, Alumni Board of Directors Chair At the time of his Hall of Fame induction, Andy was owner and David Elder ’86, Hall of Fame Committee Chair and Alumni Board of president of Murray Productions, a custom apparel and ad-spe- Directors Chair-Elect cialty products company. He also serves on the Northern Kentucky Alumni Class Ambassadors Chamber of Commerce and is a member of the corporate steering Masterson’s Catering committee for the Cerebral Palsy KIDS Center (Kosair Charities). Ken Bechtloff and the Trinity Singers In addition he has coached children in several sports. In 1992, he Ross Anderson ’07(student address) guided St. Pius X School to the Toy Bowl. The Office for School Advancement Staff, especially Sandy Camerucci Despite living in Northern Kentucky, Andy continued to visit Brown-Forman Wines (Lee Tatum ’85, John Tichenor ’87, Trinity, attending the Sandy Newman Memorial Golf Classic, the John Hudson ’89) Shamrock Bass Classic and athletic contests. He also served on the Paul Zurkuhlen ’67 and Josh McGregor ’94 (bartenders) Alumni Board of Directors (1992). Colonial Designs (Joe Brotzge ’75) As outstanding as his athletic accomplishments were, Andy Mr. Joe Demling ’68 and the Trinity Facilities Crew Murray’s qualities as a person are his true measure. Gamaka Studios (Gail Kamenish H’05) Andy and his wife, Karen, have four children: Kaitlin, Michael, Mr. Greg Sysol H’03 and Trinity Television Sam and Ella. Bluegrass Video

SETON HOUSE COLLECTS BOOKS FOR LOUISIANA SCHOOL ndividual groups in Trinity’s unique House System often school, government funding for the replacement of materials and take ownership of service projects. Under the direction of books is no longer available, so the teachers there asked for dona- Trinity faculty members Mary Ann Hall and Kate Nitzken, tions. students in Trinity’s Seton House collected well over 1,500 “I can only imagine what it is like to live in the conditions that books in November and December people down there are in,” Nitzken said. I2006 to send to Vermillion Parish Schools “We needed to do our part and help out. in Abbeville, La. The area was devastated Every little bit helps.” by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Dr. Debbie Heaverin and Nitzken’s Students and teachers in the Trinity third-period sophomore English classes community donated books from personal worked together to load the truck on Jan. libraries. 25. Facilities crew member Henry Jackson Trinity also donated class-sets of text- and Mary Ann Hall, dean of studies for the books and paperback novels as well as Academic and Traditional programs, also dictionaries, encyclopedias and Bibles. assisted. From there, the books were taken Trinity alumnus Mark Plummer ’69, to J & J Transportation and put on another who owns J & J Transport, donated the truck bound for Louisiana. transportation of the books to their “I was happy to donate J & J Transpor- Louisiana destination. Trinity students load donated books on a truck bound tation’s services,” Plummer said. “It was for Hurricane Katrina-ravaged Louisiana. Many books that had previously been simply the right thing to do. Anything we replaced were subsequently damaged by mildew because the can do to help Trinity is great, but we’re doubly glad to help out schools trying to re-stock were still too wet. According to the the folks affected by Hurricane Katrina.”

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ADVANCED PROGRAM ADVANCES ARTS, SERVICE Frank Ward H’01 incorporates arts and community service in Advanced Program By Travis Wagoner ’90, Annual Fund & Alumni Relations Director s Catholic Christians, we are called to serve others Ward, who has taught at Trinity for 31 years. “Alumni wished and to learn with our head, heart and hands. they’d been able to do more with the arts and service when they Teachers of all creeds are called to educate and were AP students. At that time, the English Department already enlighten others. had an arts requirement for graduation. We decided to formalize Trinity’s Advanced Program, directed by veteran art exposure and art development into the program as a unified ATrinity teacher Frank Ward H’01 since piece of the Advanced Program and make 1996, seeks to serve and teach. it a requirement. Our original thought was All Trinity students are required to per- to have one major, collective arts event form community service as a requirement each year that we could then utilize in the for graduation. Each of their respective classroom through all AP core classes.” years freshmen must perform 15 hours of Ten years later, Ward reports that service, sophomores 20 and juniors 25. Advanced Program students have partici- Seniors take a community service elec- pated in approximately 50 arts events or tive course. field trips. Many events have been theatre Advanced Program students are ex- performances at local venues such as pected to perform 10 hours of this time in Actors Theatre of Louisville. In addition, a unique student-designed service learn- students have attended opera and ballet ing project intended to reach out to the performances. community and those truly in need. It’s a This year, Advanced Program freshmen challenge that incorporates the best of attended a performance of Dracula at Catholic education — top-notch acade- Actors Theatre, sophomores attended The mics and a commitment to service. 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Overall, the Advanced Program pro- juniors viewed Dracula and Sherlock vides gifted and motivated students a core Frank Ward H’01 Holmes at Actors Theatre, and seniors curriculum that ensures a strong prepara- attended performances of Gem of the tion for college. AP students receive a background commensurate Ocean and The Chosen, also at Actors Theatre. with the demands of the most academically oriented, post-sec- Students also have traveled outside of Louisville to attend arts ondary institutions in the country; the opportunity and expecta- performances. Ward and fellow Advanced Program teachers Tom tions to take courses for college credit; regular experience with Dubay H’94 and Tony Lococo H’03 are in the process of devel- modern educational technology; enrichment activities with fine oping a travel program based around the arts. Several years ago, arts, service learning and leadership; special mentoring and coun- Ward and Dubay took a group of seniors to Chicago to see seling services focused on their unique needs; and various forms Ragtime. Last year, Ward, Dubay and Lococo took a group of stu- of recognition as an Advanced student. dents to New York City to tour museums, sightsee and to attend a As a general rule, students are expected to meet the following performance of Dirty Rotten Scandals starring John Lithgow. The requirements each year they participate in the Advanced Program: plan for next year is a possible four-day trip to New York to take perform in the top 20 percent of national testing norm; take at least in several theatre performances. five Advanced-Level courses; maintain a “B” average with no sin- “I’m very pleased with the integration of the arts into the gle final grade lower than 76 percent; and to participate fully in all Advanced Program,” Ward said. “I think Trinity has a higher required Advanced Program activities. Students participating in level of participation in the arts than you’d find at virtually any the program normally begin college-level course work during their other high school. I think we’re helped by the fact that Trinity, junior and senior year. since its early days, has worked to develop an outstanding arts Ten years ago, Trinity’s Advanced Program underwent a major tradition, particularly theatre and visual arts. People like Father renovation. With input from students, parents, faculty and alumni, Ted Sans (H’05), Klaus Mittlesten (H’92) and Father Al Moore it was determined that the Advanced Program needed a greater really got us going. I like to think we’re carrying on the tradition sense of identity, and that it include more emphasis on service and they started.” the arts. The arts experience for an Advanced Program student does not “Some of the feedback from alumni was very interesting,” said begin and end with attending an arts performance. For example, 29

last fall students attend a performance of August Wilson’s Gem of to fit one of the categories. They have the school year to complete the Ocean at Actors Theatre. Upon their return to the classroom, the project. students were engaged in discussion of the play and submitted Also, seniors are asked to develop their own collective project. written responses about their experience with the performance. For the past three years, seniors have worked with Greenhill In addition, freshmen who attended Dracula read Bram Stoker’s Therapy’s equine therapy programs for disabled students. This novel and then compared and contrasted the theatre performance year, about half of AP students participated in this project. The with the literary work. other half developed their own service learning projects. “We want to create in our students the view that the arts are a Some of the skills needed to coordinate a service learning habit that you can participate in,” Ward said. “It’s a habit they can project are learned at the end of the junior year. In May of each enjoy for the rest of their lives.” year, Ward and Dubay do a 10-day social justice unit for juniors Service also is viewed as a lifelong habit. Over the past decade, in which students create their own mock social service agency. colleges and universities have come to expect that prospective They set up a program, budget, initiatives, goals and objectives. students will have performed community service in a variety of As seniors, they’re prepared to tackle a more intensive project. capacities. Ward decided that Trinity Advanced Program students One group of seniors led by fellow senior Jeff Howard worked needed to be engaged in what he calls “service learning” rather with Maryhurst, an organization that provides treatment programs than simply racking up community service hours in order to for severely traumatized children who most often are the victims impress college admissions people. of sexual, physical and/or emotional abuse. “We wanted our students doing something that actually made a “What’s great is, Jeff came to us,” Ward said. “He’s been significant difference in the community,” Ward said. “There are a working on a project with Maryhurst individually since his fresh- lot of good things people can do individually for service, but the man year. He wanted to continue his involvement with challenge for a good service learning program we’re doing at Maryhurst rather than move to Greenhill Therapy. He made a Trinity is to make a significant difference in the lives of others and pitch about his project, and 10 other seniors joined him to work to develop service as a habit. at Maryhurst. “It was decided that we needed greater control over the service “That’s exactly the kind of thing we had hoped for with the program. Overall, most students take whatever they want from that service learning program — by senior year, they’re developing broad definition of ‘community service’ and turn it in. There’s a lot their own projects to involve other members of their class. As well, of good that can come from that, but there are also a lot of service I think that when most students enter the AP as freshmen, they projects that are very narrow in their focus. For example, cutting think of service as going out and doing something for someone your neighbor’s grass is a wonderful thing, but on the other hand else. It’s an isolated event with little continuity. it doesn’t necessarily change the environment of Louisville very “Ideally, what we’re hoping for is a freshman coming in and us significantly.” helping them find a service activity to participate in that really con- For about five years, the Advanced Program focused on service nects for them. Then they establish a working relationship with events involving large groups of students. For example, students whatever the organization is and return there the next school year. would help clean up Beargrass Creek, participate in various walks They develop a real sense of commitment. Colleges want to see for charity and work at the Dare to Care food warehouse. that students have made a commitment to their community and “We wanted the students to be able to walk away from some- carried it through.” thing and say, ‘We cleaned this many miles of the creek today, or In addition to Trinity students getting a lot out of their arts and we sorted 15 tons of cans at Dare to Care,’ ” Ward said. “It was service endeavors, arts and service organizations get a lot out of very tangible.” the Trinity students. Over the last five years, however, more Advanced Program stu- “Our guys always seem to respond well,” Ward said. “There’s a dents are entering Trinity having already established service level of maturity they display that is truly encouraging. I always habits. Ward and his fellow AP teachers have adjusted the service find it incredibly satisfying to see how well our guys handle vari- learning component to fit service activities students may already ous situations. They do a great job for us as envoys in the com- be doing. munity. I’ve never had a problem of any significant kind, and that’s Currently there are five major service categories: environmen- over thousands of service hours and 50-60 field trips. I’m stunned tal, poverty, homelessness, illiteracy and the physically or men- by it. We take that for granted around here that our guys are going tally challenged. Students are asked to develop a service project to behave. A lot of schools don’t have that luxury.” 30

TEACHERS BRING UNIQUE STYLES, GIFTS TO THE CLASSROOM By Paul Nelson ’07, Staff Reporter, The ECHO rinity’s faculty is full of diverse teachers who strive to make the learning experience here more unique than at any other school. This is a brief look at four of Trinity’s teachers and how they feel their classrooms are different. TMr. Gregory Moss-Brown is a psychology teacher who hopes to get students to think outside the box. In fact, when you first walk into his classroom, you see a box that has “think outside of it” written on it. Moss-Brown believes in a “classroom without walls,” mean- ing he hopes his lessons go beyond the classroom and into the real world. He also does an experiment with M&Ms to get his students Daniel Atkins ’08 and others worked on Mr. Gregory Moss-Brown’s lesson. PHOTO BY KELLEN SENIOR ’07 thinking about how to use the scientific method in their daily lives. Mr. John Kahl ’69 is a religion and English teacher for seniors “good grasp of what is being covered.” who feels that not only is teaching a job, but is also a passion. Mr. Gary Owens ’88 is another English teacher who feels that Kahl feels that teaching is “getting in front of the class and openness is what makes him unique. working with the kids and making each one realize his potential.” “You can get the job done, but you can do it different ways,” He does not use technology to teach. Instead, he stands before he said. his students and works with them through vocal interaction. While he says he doesn’t “want you to think outside the box,” Mr. Greg Sysol H’03 is an English teacher, among many other he doesn’t even want you “thinking of the box.” He feels that you roles, who feels that his “age and experience” make him stand out. can learn a lot by looking at English in ways besides the standard Because he has gone over the material so many times, he has a way of thinking.

STUDENTS EXPERIENCE PLAYWRITING WITH PROS By Conor Revell ’07, Associate Editor, The ECHO ave you ever wanted to hear your play read plays and proofread them to perfect them. The students had many aloud by professionals? The students in Trinity different experiences while listening to their plays being read. English teacher Gary Owens’ creative writing “There’s a difference between writing a play and hearing a play class had the opportunity to witness their plays read aloud,” senior James Brown said. “It helps to hear it instead read at Actors Theatre of Louisville. of just writing it.” HOwens initially announced that he was going to have his class The experience helped students understand how much work goes write plays, and they weren’t going to be short. Owens’ students into writing a play. The students also got a chance to go behind the had professional help from Mr. Lee Look from Actors Theatre’s scenes of a rehearsal of A Christmas Carol at Actors Theatre. education department to help the writers with their plays. “I wanted the students to get a behind-the-scenes look at a Owens praised Look’s work. performance and all the work that goes into it,” Owens said. “It’s truly a blessing,” Owens said. “Lee and I believe in the “I loved seeing what the actors do before showtime,” senior same things. It reaffirmed what I’ve taught my students.” Kerick Howlett said. “They all had their own way of getting ready Look came in as often as he could to help the students write their to perform.”

FRENCH SCRABBLE WINS CITY TOURNAMENT For the third time in four years, Trinity High School’s French crimson red by defeating them by a score of 631 to 625. Compared Scrabble Team won the French Scrabble League of Louisville city to basketball, that’s like a winning by a freethrow in overtime. tournament. The French Scrabble Team is moderated by Trinity teacher The Trinity varsity team of seniors David Chan and Brian Cox and Mr. Alan Wilson. Trinity placed second in the tournament in 2006 sophomores Patrick Baker and David Hall turned duPont Manual and won it in 2004 and 2005. 31

PRODUCTION CHALLENGES STUDENTS By Joey Coe ’07, Staff Reporter, The ECHO

t was a very demanding role artistic director. to play,” said senior Chad The ancient tragedy challenged audi- Zimlich, who portrayed the ence members to view theater in a differ- “ title character in the Depart- ent way. ment of Theatre Arts’ fall pro- “In tragedy, the greater truth is found,” ductionI of Prometheus Bound. Bradford said. “Moral questions are Prometheus Bound is an Ancient placed before the audience.” Greek play by Aeschylus. The play cen- Trinity teacher and producer Mrs. Kate ters around the protagonist, Prometheus, Nitzken said, “I think some students as he suffers the consequences of giving were confused by the ‘Greekness’ of it. mortals the gift of fire. Prometheus All in all, it was a big success. Even recites epic monologues about how he those who were confused came out with longs to be free from his punishment a better understanding of what Greek throughout the play, but they are all in theatre is all about.” vain; he remains chained to a rock. Prometheus was bound the entire time of Senior Chad Zimlich played Prometheus in the the performance. Department of Theatre Arts’ fall production, Mr. William P. Bradford II H’03 was Prometheus Bound. at the helm of the show, serving as PHOTO BY MARK RIDDELL ’08

STUDENTS GAIN INSIGHT THROUGH CATHOLIC CHARITIES PROGRAM By Kyle Hallion ’07, Staff Reporter, The ECHO

omelessness is a serious problem in Louisville. way for students to see people and experience situations they Insights is a Catholic Charities program avail- normally wouldn’t.” able for Trinity and other local schools that “It gives the students a new perspective about other people,” educates students about the struggles homeless Trinity religion teacher Ms. Betsy Dunman said. people face. Even though the program is a great experience, Holzknecht and HIn their junior or senior year, students from all over Louisville Dunman suggested additional ways to educate people about poverty participate in Insights. The program has taken place at Trinity for and homelessness. For example, instead of a large group of students the past 20 years. going on the trip at once, Holzknecht said, it would be more efficient “Insights is completely non-academic,” Trinity religion teacher if a smaller number went to get a more hands-on experience. Scott Holzknecht ’97 said. “It is a heart- and foot-focused way for Another idea for Insights to be more productive was proposed students to learn about poverty.” by Dunman. “Insights attempts to get students to care deep down and want “The program needs to be more than a day,” Dunman said. to reach out and help the homeless,” senior Blake Holsclaw “Students also should spend the night in a homeless shelter to get said. “The program succeeds in its goal. Insights is an excellent a real experience.”

3 ROCKS EARN EAGLE Congratulations to senior Doug Ramsey, junior Casey Dettinger and freshman Paul Barr for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. Doug Ramsey ’07 Casey Dettinger ’08 Paul Barr ’10 32

HONORING A TRINITY LEGEND: JOE DEMLING ’68 By Andrew Osting ’07, Editor-in-Chief, The ECHO

oe Demling ’68 has been a huge part of Trinity for the past five decades. Now his name has a perma- nent place on campus. Demling, who is fighting cancer, is the school’s facilities manager. From running the old JWednesday night Bingo to designing the new concession stand, he has been part of Trinity since the mid-1960s when he enrolled as a student. He is a 1968 Trinity graduate. The Trinity Foundation Inc. officially named the home concession stand at Marshall Stadium “Joe’s Place” in honor of Joe Demling at a ceremony on Jan. 4. Hundreds of friends, family, faculty members and alumni gathered near the home concession stand to surprise Demling, who was inside his home. As he was led out by his wife, Sharon, and the rest of his family, Demling couldn’t help but express how much the honor means to him. “This means so much for me and my family,” he said. Joe Demling ’68 accepts the sign that will hang above the home-side concession stand “To be a part of Trinity for so long is something special.” at Marshall Stadium. PHOTO BY ANDREW OSTING ’07 Trinity President Dr. Rob Mullen ’77 thanked Demling and asked Athletic Director Dennis Lampley H’92 to say a few time of need. Trinity has been a part of our lives for 33 years. No, words about him. Following that, Dr. Mullen announced that the it HAS BEEN our lives for 33 years now. There is absolutely no Trinity High School Foundation had approved the permanent way any of us could imagine our lives without all of you as a part naming of the home side concession stand, producing a sign that of it. No matter how big or how small of a role that you have at simply reads: “Joe’s Place.” Trinity or with anything that has something to do with the school, Those wishing to send Joe Demling a note of support and good we consider you a part of our family. wishes can do so at his Caringbridge Web site: http://www.caring- Even before his sickness, Joe was never a man of many words. bridge.org/ky/joed/. But he truly does bleed green and white. And no matter how sick Below is a message from the Demling family regarding “Joe’s or how bad he feels, it’s always going to be you (and the school) Place”: still on his mind, worrying about something set up correctly or Dear Trinity Family: something being delivered or whatever. Remember, he speaks with We wanted to take this time to share our deepest gratitude for the his actions. Trinity is always going to be the biggest part of his life wonderful — and quite stunning — ceremony yesterday to rename besides his family, and he wouldn’t have it any other way. We won’t the concession stand “Joe’s Place.” It was quite an emotional day! know our plan of action to fight this new battle until next week. But As far as Joe, speechless isn’t the correct word to use (although we’re heading into this new battle with some renewed energy he did make sure Rob Mullen wasn’t going to make him give a because of all of you. speech when he was told there were some people outside who You know it’s been a tough time for Joe and Sharon and the wanted to show support for him during his time of need), but he entire family, but the show of support makes us realize how many was tremendously touched and has been in awe ever since walk- people are fighting this battle with us. Prayers (and remembering ing outside. The emotion you saw was truly from the bottom of his a few choice words from Father Harry Jansing) are uplifting. We heart, and there’s nothing any of us can ever do to thank everyone will fight this battle head on, and we will win! You know it’s not too for their support. far down the road when Joe’s Place is going to be put to use again For Sharon (Joe’s wife), she’s the true Rock, and the support for lacrosse season and, of course, Joe will be there holding down system she has in and around the school is an absolute blessing. the fort! And for the rest of the family, it’s nice to know that Mom and Dad (Grammy and Poppy) have so many good friends and people who Trinity Forever truly do care about what is happening with our parents during this The Demling Family 33

DUBAY H’94 HONORED WITH ARCHDIOCESAN AWARD By Philip Heleringer ’07, Staff Reporter, The ECHO

n 1975, audiences were first introduced to the man-eating Below is an excerpt from Dubay’s nomina- terror of Jaws, but another momentous, less-publicized tion form for the award: event occurred that same year. Mr. Tom Dubay H’94, a man It’s difficult to measure Tom Dubay’s who would grow to become a mainstay of Trinity education, achievements in religious education. They entered the doors of Trinity High School for the first time. truly are so far reaching they can sincerely be I“I never had plans to become a teacher,” Dubay said. “I was on termed “immeasurable.” Tom has worked my way to becoming a social worker.” with the youth ministry program at Epiphany But things soon changed during his senior year at the University since 1976. He attended youth group meetings of St. Thomas when a professor of his was hospitalized. Unable to Tom Dubay H’94 weekly and led and worked on retreats for teach, the professor asked Dubay to take over, and the rest, as they high school students. He has accompanied youth group trips to say, is history. National Catholic Youth Conferences to Kansas City and Atlanta. Since his arrival at Trinity, Dubay has led retreats, taught a He also accompanied youth group delegations on immersion trips multitude of courses, mentored students, served as chair of the to Chicago, Cincinnati and El Salvador. Tom has worked with Religion Department and participated in numerous immersion seven different youth ministers and was on the hiring committee programs and field trips. For all of his efforts at Trinity and for five of them. Amid it all, he worked to develop programs for beyond, especially with the youth ministry program at the Church weekly meetings, seasonal retreats, Easter Vigils, Confirmation of the Epiphany, where Dubay and his family are parishioners, retreats and anything else needed. he was selected to receive this year’s Archdiocese of Louisville At Trinity High School, Tom has taught religion for 30 years. Religious Education Excellence Award. This means in his classroom alone, he has reached more than The award was presented to Dubay at the Catholic Schools 5,000 students. During that time he has also participated in more Week liturgy on Jan. 30 at St. Gabriel the Archangel Church. than 75 retreats for freshmen-senior students and numerous field “It makes me feel good,” Dubay said about receiving the award. trips to homeless shelters, food warehouses and other areas of “But I’m only doing what I’m supposed to be doing.” need. His work as teacher includes several years as Religion As one friend told him, he was being congratulated for doing Department chairperson where he worked to revise and update the his job. religion curriculum, observed and counseled teachers, and served Dubay, however, has gone above and beyond “just doing his on several Archdiocesan committees. job.” Aside from his teaching duties, he finds time to help others Tom’s impact on Trinity has been so profound, he has been and has become a role model to many. Dubay says the reason he termed a “living legend,” been named an Honorary Alumnus and has spent so many years at Trinity is because “it’s such a won- has even been immortalized as a comic strip character in the stu- derful place to be. I have great colleagues, and I enjoy working dent newspaper. with teens.” Trinity President Dr. Rob Mullen recently summed up: “Tom has With such a love for Trinity, we could guess that he might be always epitomized the phrase, ‘To Teach As Jesus did.’ His gentle around for another 30 years. Meanwhile, we can be sure that he will personality, professionalism and spirituality make him a role continue to be the laidback, long-haired, spiritual teacher he is. model for all religion teachers.”

BILLBOARD CONGRATULATES FOOTBALL ROCKS otorists heading east from downtown Louisville on Interstate 64 were treated to a billboard celebrating Trinity’s 17th football state championship. Many thanks to Trinity alumni Mike Sheehy ’82 and David Miller M’84 for providing the billboard. Sheehy is with CBS Outdoor Advertising and Miller is with The Miller Print Group. 34

ACADEMIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS LAUDED By Ed Wunderlin ’07, Staff Reporter, The ECHO

he National Merit Scholarship Corporation All of the semifinalists interviewed said they spent a great deal announced their 16,000 semifinalists from across of time preparing for the test. the nation. Six Trinity students were among them. “I prepped for the PSAT four weeks, and it apparently paid off,” Seniors Kyle Bloemer, Jeff Howard, Will Paradis, Paradis said. Thomas Noel, Chris Nold and Ed Wunderlin were The work Trinity does with the Cambridge system has helped as Trecognized for their outstanding performance on the Preliminary well, according to Principal Dan Zoeller. Scholastic Aptitude Test. Nine others were also honored, eight as Commended students — seniors Andrew Bruenderman, Anthony Head, Mark Jenne, Rob Maurer, Vince Pepe, Ethan Short and Mira Williams, along with Ross Anderson, who was named an Outstand- ing Participant in the National Achieve- ment Scholarship Program, a division of the National Merit Corporation. The National Merit Scholarship Corporation recognizes students that meet high academic standards. To be recog- nized, students must score in the top 1 per- cent on the PSAT and have a strong acad- National Merit honorees — Front Row: Seniors Vincent Pepe, Mark Jenne, Kyle Bloemer, Chris Nold, emic history. There are approximately 1.4 Jeff Howard, Andrew Bruenderman, Will Paradis. Back Row: Seniors Ross Anderson, Tony Head, million students who take the test. Rob Maurer, Thomas Noel, Ed Wunderlin. Not Pictured: Seniors Ethan Short, Mira Williams. PHOTO BY KENNY LINK ’08 The 50,000 highest scores in critical reading, math and writing skills qualify for the scholarship. “I’m proud of the students who have consistently worked to Following the fall test administration, high-scoring participants improve their ACT scores through their work in the Cambridge from every state are invited to name two colleges or universities to books and on the EXPLORE and PLAN tests,” Zoeller said. which they would like to be referred by the National Merit “We as a school are always proud when our students receive Scholarship Corporation. In September, these high scorers are national recognition. At the same time, I’m even more proud of notified through their schools that they have qualified as a the students who were celebrated at the Shamrock Awards Semifinalist or Commended student. Dinner last September, whether it be for Beta Club or National “I’m very proud of myself and very proud of the other semifi- Honor Society recognition or for placing on the Honor Roll nalists,” Wunderlin said. “I prepared for the PSAT and did well.” each quarter.”

TRINITY TEACHER RUNS MARATHON TO HELP SUDAN By Matt Feger ’08, Staff Reporter, The ECHO ory Lockhart, a Spanish teacher at Trinity, world countries. ran the Chicago Marathon on Oct. 22. Lockhart raised $2,655 for the program, $100 per mile. Lockhart previously participated in four She trained for 18 weeks. mini-marathons and decided that the “My training went well,” Lockhart said. “Each time I Chicago Marathon would be a great per- ran in the Louisville heat I reminded myself that running Csonal goal and a way to raise money for a good cause. in Chicago in October had to be easier.” In addition to running the marathon, Lockhart raised After the marathon, Lockhart thanked those who money for Global Business Assist’s Sudan Challenge. donated, indicating “how privileged I feel to work with Global Business Assist is based in Chicago and pro- Cory Lockhart such generous people. I knew I could run 26.2 miles vides education, training and micro-investment loans for third- because of your support.” 35

‘SHOOTING FOR THE STARS’ BASKETBALL CAMP SCORES BIG By John Kahl ’69, Trinity Teacher

ov. 18, 2006, may not mean much to people. Lives contin- ued to move forward on that beautiful autumn Saturday. Trinity had its usual bevy of Nactivities going on that day, and the school was resting up after a successful Open House. Everything appeared to be business as usual — everything except what was happening in Steinhauser Gymnasium. This was the day of the 11th annual Shooting for the Stars Basketball Camp for people with special needs from St. Mary’s Center. What an incredible day it was! The basketball teams and coaches from Trinity and St. Xavier high schools and Sacred Heart Academy con- verged on the gym floor to help some special people run through a few basketball drills. What Participants line up for drills at the annual ‘Shooting for the Stars’ Basketball Camp. appeared to be a normal Saturday for so many was actually a day of thrills, chills and competition for all coaches Dave Aberli ’75 and Joe Thompson ’63 and current head involved. Several participants were heard to say they couldn’t coach Mike Szabo who gave up their Saturday mornings to make sleep the night before in anticipation of what the day would hold my “kids” smile. To St. X coaches Joe Bergamini, Jim Blanford for them. and Andy Porta, thanks for your willingness to share your exper- It was incredible to watch the activities unfold. Most of the play- tise and your players’ experience. To Coach Kevin Sullivan from ers were apprehensive as to what they would be experiencing, and Kentucky Country Day, thanks for being a true friend and spend- the opening activities produced looks of concern on the faces of ing your time to help with this event. To Wayne Reis, I would like the participants. However, the concern quickly disappeared and to extend thanks for the T-shirts and for your help in coaching that was replaced with joy and laughter. The sounds of dribbling, pass- day. Thanks to Snappy Tomato Pizza for supplying the pizzas, ing, shooting and rebounding filled the air and, by the end of the and to Trinity Facilities Manager Joe Demling ’68 for making all day, what started out as individuals in a line, became a circle of feel welcome. To the Trinity, St. X and Sacred Heart basketball togetherness and acceptance. The Lord would not allow it to be teams, you are the heart and soul of the day and it couldn’t be any different. done without you. To all sponsors and volunteers, thanks for your Much was learned that day. The special needs adults from St. efforts. Thanks, Trinity teacher Jennifer Browning H’06, for Mary’s Center learned some skills, the high school athletes learned being there and making sure the drinks were served. Finally, leadership, and we all walked away a little more thankful for what thanks to my wife, Tina, and Justine Rostel H’99 for their contin- we have. God was in Steinhauser Gym on Nov. 18, and He entered ued support and effort in making sure everyone got something to the hearts of some 200 people. eat and pictures taken. Many people deserve a great deal of thanks for the success of It was a great event and a great day. We look forward to doing this annual basketball camp. To former Trinity head basketball it again next year.

The Sandy Newman Memorial Golf Classic Saturday, June 2, 2007, at Long Run Golf Course The cost is $70 per player. Teams will comprise five players. One player must be a Trinity alumnus or a member of the Trinity Family (alumnus, parent of student, parent of alumnus, faculty/staff member, etc.). For more infor- mation, please contact Steven Tompkins ’81 at Trinity at (502) 736-8265 or [email protected], or visit our Web site, www.trinityrocks.com. A registration form will be mailed to alumni in the Louisville area. 36

CHAMPION LUBA ’07 PASSIONATE ABOUT HORSES By Will Medley ’07, Staff Reporter, The ECHO ecognition is in order for one Trinity student who keeps you on your toes giving 100 percent.” has, through much hard work, achieved various Luba competed in the 4H league until 2000 when he acquired a awards for horse training. new horse, Blueboy Dreamer, from a ranch in Canada. Since then Senior Colin Luba has lived on a farm and been Luba has moved to the American Quarter Horse Youth Association around horses his entire life. Through the 4H Club (AQHYA), where he has continued to train and compete in the Rhe began competing in showmanship and horsemanship events, same events. which require leading a horse by horseback and on the ground, “You have to get your name out there and demonstrate hard work and a positive attitude,” Luba said. He has done just that. Luba is now the national director for Region 4 (comprising Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, West Virginia and the Canadian province of Ontario). His job is to be a repre- sentative for that region and to relay news and announcements to his region as well. On the competitive side, Luba and Blueboy Dreamer have shown great effort. Luba has been to the Youth World Show four times and had five top-10 finishes and seven finalist appearances since his debut in the AQHYA. Also in 2006, Luba received the High Point Award, which is given to riders who gained enough points in victories, where one point is given for every five horses beaten. “This sport requires a lot of hard work and you need to be con- sistent,” Luba said. The future for Luba is bright. He recently acquired a horse, Showmanship and horsemanship competitions are a major part of Trinity Good For The Ladies, and is hoping to train it to be just as suc- senior Colin Luba’s life. PHOTO PROVIDED BY COLIN LUBA ’07 cessful as Blueboy Dreamer. respectively, in patterns; the halter event, where the horse’s physi- “By the end of the year I hope to qualify for the Youth cal posture and structural correctness are the key; the western plea- Championship Show,” he said. “I like to set new goals for myself sure, where the horse is judged on how well it can walk, trot and at the beginning of every year, then evaluate those goals at the end lope; and trail event, an obstacle course, which the rider must work of the year.” together with his horse to navigate through. “Many of the lessons I learn through horse showing can be “My favorite event is the trail event because there’s a lot more applied to every aspect of life,” Luba added. “Never give up until technicality involved,” Luba said. “You’re more likely to win you achieve your goal. Persistence through practice and dedication when you and your horse are in sync with each other. Some days allow you to come out on top. Then, when you achieve those you can do well; some days you don’t do so well so it always goals, set a new list and start all over again.”

SUPPLIES SENT TO TROOPS IN IRAQ By Kurt Kristiansen ’07, Staff Reporter, The ECHO rinity students assisted American troops in Iraq by were brought in and packaged. sending 12 large boxes of supplies to the soldiers. Becket House also wrote letters to the soldiers, thanking them Some of the boxes contained cards, games and for their sacrifices. To pay for the shipping cost, money was piles of Sports Illustrated magazines. donated by students, family and friends at the end of the school’s The idea of sending gift boxes to the troops was Thanksgiving prayer service. Along with the boxes, a video of Tbrought up by Trinity teacher Mrs. Jennifer Solinger, who knew Caleb Hammon playing Trinity basketball was included. All boxes that sophomore Caleb Hammon’s father was stationed in Iraq. included a Trinity sprit flag. Solinger told Assistant Director of Activities Jennifer Browning “I hope Caleb’s dad and the men and women he works with feel H’06, who helped assist all aspects of assembling the gift boxes. a connection to Trinity High School,” Browning said. “Our guys With the help of Gonzaga, Romero and Becket Houses, supplies here have a better appreciation for their sacrifices.” 37

YEARBOOK, NEWSPAPER RACK UP AWARDS

rinity’s yearbook, the Shamrock, and stu- The ECHO was named the top paper in Division 4A, dent newspaper, the ECHO, each did well placing first as Best Overall Newspaper. The ECHO in competitions sponsored by Western topped entries from a number of strong schools. Kentucky University. Individual honors went to the following: The 2006 Shamrock received six Andrew Osting ’07 – Second Place, Columns/Reviews Tawards at the Western Kentucky University Yearbook Ethan Short ’07 – Second Place, Feature Writing Competition, including a third-place tie in the AAAA ECHO staff – two Second-Place finishes and a Third- Best High School Yearbook category. Place finish, Design The book also received a first in Photography, second Andrew Osting ’07, Matt Herp ’07 – Honorable Mention, Photography ECHO Editor-in-Chief in Copy, third in Academics Coverage, third (tie) in Layout and Design, and an Honorable Mention in Sports Congratulations to longtime print journalism moderator Tony Coverage. Lococo H’03 and to last year’s print journalism staff, including Not to be outdone, the ECHO won seven awards at the Western current staff members, seniors Matt Herp, Andrew Osting, Conor Kentucky University Mark of Excellence Journalism Competition. Revell, Ethan Short and Patrick Speer.

TRINITY CHOIR EARNS ‘SUPERIOR’ RATING

The Trinity High School Choir earned a “1” Superior rating at the Trinity’s groups have garnered superior ratings. Kentucky Music Educators Association divisional competition The Choir is moderated by Trinity music teacher Ken Bechtloff. held March 15 at Ballard High School. This is the highest rating a Members of the Trinity Choir are as follows: choir can achieve, and this is the 11th consecutive year that

SOPHOMORE MUSIC STUDENTS JUNIOR MUSIC STUDENTS SENIOR MUSIC STUDENTS Phillip Boyce, Ross Gueltzow, Alan Jeremy Binder, Andrew Brill, Robert Laudeman, Nicholas Phillips, Riley, Ian Westervelt, Ryan Williams Nicholas Burks, Mitchell Ferrito, Andrew Redding, Michael Smith, Bradley Goren, Jung Kang, Sung Kim, Chad Zimlich Andrew Mertz, August Pickerill, Sean Poole, Tyler Sarkis

TRINITY, ASSUMPTION TAKE PART IN ‘GREAT IDEAS’ By Kyle Hallion ’07, Staff Reporter, The ECHO

ome students say that Trinity never gets involved with came about through discussion between the principals of the two the girls’ schools such as Assumption. The Great Ideas schools. They later relayed the idea to Ward of Trinity and Club, however, is one activity that gets both schools Rebecca Gootee, a social studies teacher at Assumption. Because together. both schools had programs similar to this, they thought it would be “I’m pleased with the group,” Trinity Advanced smart to take part in a joint activity. Ward and Gootee also thought SProgram Director Frank Ward H’01 said. “It’s very relaxed and it would give the students a wider perspective if the schools allows students to get a broad outlook on current events.” formed one club. The Great Ideas Club was started last year to discuss current “It made more sense,” Trinity senior Dave Lowe said. “It was a events. The club has discussed topics such as the war in Iraq, good way for variety and also gave us a larger perspective about Hurricane Katrina, President Bush and the November 2006 elec- others’ opinions and thoughts.” tions. Great Ideas comprises six to 10 Trinity students and the “The group plans to continue and plans to remain relatively same number of Assumption students. small,” Ward said. “I hope the group still meets on a regular basis Each month Great Ideas meets at Trinity or Assumption to talk and that they get to attend special events and listen to guest about current events for about an hour. The origin of the group speakers.” 38 SHAMROCK SPORTsi

FOOTBALL — STATE CHAMPS! By Conor Revell ’07 and Andrew Osting ’07, The ECHO he Rocks showed that they are the most dominant onships in Kentucky. high school football team in Kentucky by winning Trinity dominated on both sides of the ball, gaining 421 yards of their record 17th state title with a dominating 41- total offense while holding Ryle (12-3) to only 198 total yards. 7 win over Ryle. Trinity won in front of 10,623 Ryle, which came into the game averaging 31.6 points a contest, fans who braved the rain at Papa John’s Cardinal fumbled the ball twice on the way to falling behind early. Trinity TStadium on Nov. 30. did not turn the ball over once. This was Trinity’s (14-1) second consecutive Class 4-A state “After us getting a two-touchdown lead, they could have easily title and the fifth title in six years. The win also broke a tie with given up,” Trinity head coach Bob Beatty H’03 said. “But Ryle Fort Thomas Highlands for the most high school football champi- fought the whole way.” The Rocks were led by senior quarterback Nick Petrino, who won the state title MVP for the second straight year. Petrino threw for 247 yards and showed his speed with 79 yards on the ground. Beatty had a lot of praise for the senior quarterback. “He’s a senior competitor, a winner,” Beatty said. “You can’t measure his heart. Last year, you asked him about being tall enough. I think you know now.” The Rocks got major contributions from their wide receivers. Junior Alex Dutton caught five passes for 107 yards, and senior Kyle Flynn caught five balls for 106 yards. Of the big win Flynn said, “I wasn’t expecting this at all. This is really exciting.” Dutton got the Rocks’ first touchdown with a 20-yard catch from Petrino to make it 10-0 in the first quarter. A fumble by Ryle at the 37- yard line was recovered by Trinity senior Nick Hobbs at the 30-yard line. The Rocks capital- ized as Tydlacka kicked a 40-yard field goal to make it 13-0. A few plays later, Petrino hit Dutton with a 19- yard pass, which was followed by sophomore running back Tim Phillips’ 8-yard touchdown run that put Trinity up 20-0. Petrino then connected with Flynn on a 37- yard touchdown strike to make it 27-0. The Rocks did not give up a Ryle score until Scott Gray scored on 16-yard touchdown run to make it 41-7. Beatty said, “We have good kids who continue to work hard and excel as a team. Tonight we proved what we were capable of.” The Rocks, who finished the season with only one loss in the season opener to Nashville Montgomery Bell Academy, have now won 23 Senior quarterback Nick Petrino led the Rocks to their 17th state football straight games against Kentucky opponents. championship. PHOTO BY MATT HERP ’07 “We just continued to get better,” Beatty said. 39

SPRING Sports Preview

BASEBALL the season to compete against some of the best high school tennis The 2007 Baseball Rocks are ready to roll into action this spring. across the Commonwealth as well as in Ohio and Tennessee. The Coming off a 30-win season in 2006, the Shamrocks return 13 marquee competition will be against archrival St. Xavier at St. seniors. Leading the team will be Nathan Holland. A two-year- Xavier on May 2. Fan support for the Rocks will be critical. starter, Holland will be the Rocks go-to guy offensively. “It’s important for our guys to handle the pressure-filled envi- On defense, the Rocks will be solid with several returning ronment of St. X’s tennis complex and student body in order to be starters from last year’s squad. Senior Stephen Shackleford leads ready for the even greater pressure of the Kentucky State a talented pitching staff. Tournament in Lexington,” Koch said. “Talent will only take a “This year’s schedule is no different from previous years,” head team so far. Physical conditioning, attention to fundamentals and coach Steven Tompkins ’81 said. “The competition will be tough mental toughness will decide whether or not we repeat at state.” and will ready us for tournament play. Trinity Tennis also returns to its home courts at Seneca Park. Trinity plays its games at Thurman Hutchins Park on River The team practiced at Dupres Park the past three years. Road. The Rocks will play St. Xavier at Louisville Slugger Field “Convenience should play a positive role in getting tennis afi- on April 29 at 4 p.m. cionados cheering the Rocks courtside,” assistant coach Paul Vale ’86 said. “With plans and funding well underway, the Rocks hope TENNIS to be playing on their own courts next season. Regardless of which The defending state championship Tennis Rocks are hungry for facilities we have, the decisive element is attitude. A big part of my another title run. Trinity lost some key starters to graduation, but job is focusing the players’attitudes on the positive. Learning from head coach Greg Koch is optimistic. mistakes, working hard and supporting their teammates are what “We’re young this year, but I see us as one of the top three teams we need to be all about. That’s Trinity Tennis.” in the state,” he said. “Despite losing some great players, we have some strong talent back this year. We’re in a good position, but we TRACK & FIELD have to take care of business.” Defending state champion Trinity looks to have another strong Key returning players are seniors Chris Link, Carl Logan and team this year. Robert Stedman, and juniors Erik Daus and Nick Reyes. Juniors Alex and Nathan Dutton and sophomore Tim Phillips Trinity will play in two prestigious tournaments this year, the return in the sprints. All three were members of last season’s Montgomery Bell Academy Carter Invitational in Nashville, 4x100 and 4x200 relay team that finished third at the state meet. Tenn., and the Lone Oak Invitational in Paducah, Ky. Senior Agyei Williams also returns. He won state titles in the Coach Koch expects du Pont Manual, Kentucky Country Day, St. 110-meter high hurdles and 300-meter hurdles in 2006. Xavier and Lexington Henry Clay to be the Rocks’ top challengers In the distance events, seniors Sean Darrow, Thomas Noel and for the state title. The team will travel out of town six weekends of Ethan Short return last year’s third-place 4x800 state team. The Rocks will also be strong in the field events. Senior Alex App returns to throw discus, and junior John Michael Pollio will handle the long and triple jump duties. “We have a well-balanced team,” head coach Mike Magre ’83 said. “The hurdles should be one of our strongest events with Agyei Williams back.” Trinity faces stiff competition for another state title. Ballard, Butler, Eastern, Fern Creek, Male and St. Xavier will pose challenging oppo- nents locally. Daviess County and Henderson County as well as several teams from Lexington also have The 2006 Regional and State Champion Tennis Rocks. teams capable of winning state. 40

WINTER SPORTS ROUNDUP BASKETBALL freestyle, and junior Jaime de la Fuente was 12th in the 100 back- Behind the outstanding production of senior center Tanner Jacobs, stroke. All three relays placed in the top six. Trinity finished the 2006-2007 campaign with a 21-8 mark, win- The team’s strongest individual event was 1-meter diving, with ning 10 of their last 14 games. Trinity recorded its second 20-win freshman Andrew Galvagni placing second and junior Jacob Sims season in three years and eighth overall. placing third. These two divers already have their sights set on a The Shamrocks were perfect at home, recording a 9-0 record, 1-2 finish in 2008. including a win over defending state champion Jeffersontown on The state meet also saw three school records fall. Neichter broke Feb. 16. In the last three seasons, the Shamrocks are 20-4 at home. the 20-year old record in the 200 freestyle with a 1:47.89. Stewart Jacobs nearly eclipsed the 500-point mark for the season. He bettered his own school record in the 100 breaststroke with a averaged 17.0 points per game and 14.1 rebounds. Jacobs recorded 1:01.56. This record was previously held by All-American and a double-double in 25 of 29 games, including the first 30-rebound Trinity Hall of Fame member Dennis Pursley ’68, who recently game in school history against Christian Academy on Dec. 8, retired as the director of Team USA Swimming in Colorado 2006. Jacobs reached the 20-point plateau in 10 games and Springs. The medley relay of Mercke, Stewart, Neichter and fresh- reached the 20-rebound plateau three times. man John Kinney shaved over a second off the record they set the Alex Kupper and Sam Robey, a pair of junior post players, sup- previous week by going 1:41.85. ported Jacobs in the middle. The junior duo added a combined Congratulations to all the Shamrock swimmers and divers and 10.4 point s and 7.5 rebounds per game. to coach Mark Naber ’95 on a most successful season. Junior guard Matt Chambless was second on the team in scor- ing at 12.9 points per game. Chambless hit 51 three-point field WRESTLING goals and has now hit 95 three-point field goals in his three-year The 2006-07 wrestling postseason began well for the Rocks. Trinity career at Trinity. Fellow junior Aaron Tierney had a team-high 93 racked up six individual championships and captured the team title assists and 31 steals. for the third consecutive year at the Region Four high school Trinity has won 85 games over the last four years (85-40 in 125 wrestling tournament. With the regional championship under its games). It is the most wins over any four-year period in school his- belt, Trinity hoped to win its first state team title since 1989. tory, besting the previous mark of 81 wins. After the first day of competition at the State Wrestling Championships, the Shamrocks looked like they were going to do SWIMMING & DIVING just that. Trinity brought five freshmen to the opening round of the The Trinity Swim & Dive Team did something this year that it had meet at the Frankfort Convention Center, and four of them not done since 1979. The squad finished a strong second at the remained in the hunt for titles. Swimming and Diving State Championships held at the Unfortunately, losses added up, and Trinity finished in seventh University of Louisville’s Ralph Wright Natatorium Feb. 9-10. place for the meet with 122 points. Union County won the title The Rocks amassed 206 points — the largest total in more than with 148 points. 25 years — and were led by senior John Baldwin (fifth in the 100 The future, however, is very bright. freestyle, 10th in the 100 breaststroke), sophomore Rick Stewart “Our freshmen are outstanding,” head coach Eddie Rudolph (fourth in the 100 breaststroke, 12th in the 200 I.M.) and juniors H’95 said. “This is probably the best freshman class I’ve had as far Timmy Neichter (eighth in both the 200 freestyle and the 100 but- as work ethic goes. We didn’t win the title this year, but our terfly) and Ben Mercke (eighth in the 100 backstroke, 10th in the younger guys gained valuable experience. As hard as our kids 200 I.M.). Senior Jack Grigsby also placed 12th in the 500 work, we’re very optimistic about the upcoming seasons.”

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CLARK ’07 SETS FOUR NATIONAL POWERLIFTING RECORDS By Nick Wunderlin ’07, Staff Reporter, The ECHO rinity High School is known for many athletic Trinity’s powerlifting team since freshman year and had been achievements, among them a prestigious football lifting even before then. program, back-to-back track state championships “I started lifting in eighth grade to pick up girls,” Clark said, laughing. and a state-of-the-art multipurpose stadium. His advice to anyone who wants to start powerlifting is to not Trinity now has another accomplishment worthy use steroids and not be afraid to lift. Tof notation. Senior Brad Clark set four national powerlifting records. Clark tries to set an example not just to Trinity athletes but to The records were set in athletes nationwide about squat, bench and dead lift, how you can still succeed with totals of 467.5 pounds, without cheating. A typical 308 pounds and 539 pounds, workout for Clark on the respectively, giving Clark a bench press consists of record total of 1,314.5 eight to 10 reps of 230 pounds. pounds, then four with 280 “It felt great,” said Clark, pounds and finally a couple who broke his first record at 300 pounds. as a freshman and broke On the subject of his another four last year, giv- future in college power- ing him a total of nine lifting, Clark is unsure. He national records. Clark said said he wants to go to the his desire to get big is his University of Louisville but motivation to keep lifting. doesn’t know if he will He has been a member of Brad Clark ’07. PHOTO BY KENNY LINK ’08 powerlift there.

TRINITY HOSTS COACHING CLINIC n Jan. 12-13, Trinity hosted the Kentucky Track they have toured. The clinic director remarked that out of the seven and Cross Country Coaches Association Coaches years he has overseen the clinic he had not visited a finer campus. Clinic. More than 200 guests were on campus to Trinity is the first high school to ever host the clinic. hear presentations by an Olympic finalist, “Trinity is far superior to any facility the clinic had been held at American record holders, Olympic coaches, previously,” he said, “including college campuses.” Ocoaches from the University of Kentucky, University of One presenter, who dealt with technology, remarked that Louisville, Murray State University, Eastern Kentucky University Trinity’s computer lab was the only lab in the years she has pre- and fellow high school coaches. sented that was “perfect.” Trinity coaches Mike Magre ’83 (track and field) and Chad “It was great to have so many terrific coaches and presenters at Waggoner (cross-country) received numerous compliments about Trinity,” Waggoner said. “Our people here make this place so Trinity’s facilities from coaches and presenters. Some presenters great. Special thanks go to Facilities Manager Joe Demling (’68) stated that Trinity’s campus is better than most college campuses and his crew for doing a stellar job in making this place beautiful.” Moving? Let Trinity Know. New addresses should be sent to: Trinity High School, Office for School Advancement, 4011 Shelbyville Road, Louisville, KY 40207 PHONE: (502) 893-7625 / FAX: (502) 899-2052 E-MAIL: [email protected] 42

CLUB SPORTS CONNECTION ICE HOCKEY — STATE CHAMPS! LACROSSE The IceRocks captured their fourth state championship March 4, The three-time defending Kentucky Lacrosse Association champion defeating Lexington Catholic 7-3 in front of a hostile Lexington Lacrosse Rocks are looking forward to another exciting season. crowd. The game remained close until the third period when the Key returning players are seniors Jay Buschemeyer, Mike Rocks exploded with four goals, winning the game. Duffy, Walker Price, Andrew Purdie and Tim Williamson. Duffy Goals were scored by seniors Joey Lorah and Andy Swiergosz and Williamson were both named to the 2006 All-State first team and juniors Nick Frederick and Andrew Gustafson. Frederick and are very talented. contributed four goals. “We lost a lot of guys to graduation, but we still have 20 seniors The win capped a terrific season that saw the Rocks go unde- with experience,” sixth-year head coach Pete Schroeder said. feated against Kentucky teams with a league record of 15 wins, 0 “This creates an opportunity for a lot of guys to step up and make losses and two ties. Overall, the team record was 25 wins, eight plays. We also had 120 guys come out for the team. About one- losses and four ties. third of them had never played lacrosse, so it’s great to expose so “I’m so proud of our team,” head coach Mark Gustafson said. many kids to the sport.” “We had to fight for every goal in the playoffs, and our guys St. Xavier, Collegiate, Lexington Catholic and Lexington Tates never quit.” Creek are the Rocks’ toughest competition for a fourth consecu- tive state title. More information about the Lacrosse Rocks and their 2007 schedule is available at www.trinityrockslacrosse.com.

6 ROCKS TO PLAY IN COLLEGE Six Trinity seniors recently signed national letters of intent to participate in collegiate athletics. Congratulations to these student-ath- letes for their outstanding achievement.

Kyle Flynn (football) signed with Georgetown College. “Kyle is Nick Petrino (football) signed with the Georgetown College. what Trinity football is all about,” said Trinity head football coach “Nick is a tremendous competitor,” said Trinity head football Bob Beatty H’03. “He makes up for his lack of physical size with coach Bob Beatty H’03. “Like all great athletes, he saw what he tremendous determination and heart. A great St. Martha product, needed to do and he found a way to win. He’s a winner.” Kyle emerged as a two-year starter and helped us on the kicking team as well as at wide receiver.” Sam Scales (soccer) signed with the Ohio State University. “Sam Scales has a lot to offer Ohio State,” said Trinity head coach T.J. Fox (soccer) signed with Gardner-Webb University. “T.J. has Gregory Moss-Brown. “He will bring the creativity and flair that the potential of becoming one of the finest goalkeepers in the Ohio State is looking for.” country,” said Trinity head soccer coach Gregory Moss-Brown. “His work ethic and desire to be better will take him there.” Ryan Tydlacka (football) signed with the University of Kentucky. “We used Ryan’s talents as a weapon,” said Trinity head coach Bob Clayton Lyons (soccer) signed with Valparaiso University. Beatty H’03. “When you gain 42 yards of field position when he “Clayton is unmistakably one of the most deceptive players I have punts and know you can come away with three points from the 35- coached in a long time,” said Trinity head soccer coach Gregory yard line, you can call a game offensively with aggression. He is a Moss-Brown. “He is a natural-born goal scorer and is very com- superb young man. We wish him well at UK.” fortable on the ball.”

Kyle Flynn ’07 T.J. Fox ’07 Clayton Lyons ’07 Nick Petrino ’07 Sam Scales ’07 Ryan Tydlacka ’07 43

ICE ROCKS TEACH OTHERS TO SKATE

n addition to winning the 2007 state championship, the picked up on the necessary skills to successfully interact and Trinity ice hockey team used their skills to teach indi- assist their charges, from the youngest 8-year-old child to the viduals with some physical and mental challenges how eldest 35-year-old young lady who wouldn’t get out on the ice but to ice skate. On Jan. 13, the Ice Rocks participated in wanted to have her picture taken with each player, including Iceland ice rink’s Learn to Skate program for individuals Coach Gustafson. Two Ice Rocks helped each participant maneu- Iof all ages. The event was orchestrated by Leah Carey, a figure ver around the ice, carefully guiding and encouraging their skater and senior at Sacred Heart charges. Academy, and Chris and Karen The Rocks were a hit. More impor- Richardson, the managers of Iceland. tantly, new skaters of all ages experienced Trinity assistant hockey coach Mark the joy of sliding effortlessly across Gustafson, instructors from the Ladies smooth ice. Figure Skating Association and espe- “It was more than teaching people how cially the parents of those children and to skate,” Laura Gustafson said. “Our adults who came out to experience ice Trinity students learned about the won- skating for the first time were over- derful people they helped. Our boys were whelmingly impressed with how our amazing, and so was the day.” Trinity students extended themselves. Trinity senior ice hockey player Jeff “Typically, you do not expect to see Zdunek has been working with young this type of display on the ice, yet it and old people with physical and mental truly exhibited the Ice Rocks’ perfor- challenges at the YMCA for the past few mance and reputation on another level,” years. Zdunek’s knowledge, advice and said Laura Gustafson, coach Mark leadership were impressive. He dis- Gustafson’s wife. “They not only made Nick Calvaruso ’09, left, and Conor Carroll ’09, played a natural gift for working with Coach and me proud, they should make right, teach a young man to skate. children and adults with these particular Trinity proud as well. This is a great needs, and his leadership was well- group of young men!” received by his peers. The Ice Rocks got involved with the Learn to Skate Program In addition, junior Ice Rock Kyle Burdorf and sophomore Nick through Carey and the Richardsons. Carey had been helping the Calvaruso returned to Iceland the following Monday to teach Richardsons facilitate the program, and the Richardsons needed again in the Learn to Skate program. volunteers to assist with the participants. “The Trinity hockey players are used to skating drills, practic- On Jan. 13, Carey and the Ice Rocks spent 30 minutes using ing plays, scrimmaging and lots of contact on the ice,” Laura visual aides about figure skating and ice hockey to show the Gustafson said. “This opportunity enabled them to share their Learn to Skate participants the equipment they’d be using. The skating skills to teach others. The fact that Kyle and Nick group was also treated to a figure skating performance by a group enjoyed the experience so much that they wanted to go back for of skaters polishing their routines before a coming competition. more says a lot about who they taught to skate and the effect it Then Learn to Skate took to the ice. Each Trinity player quickly had on them.”

PETRINO ’07 LAUDED IN POST-SEASON rinity senior Nick Petrino garnered a pile of post- Commonwealth Stadium in Lexington. season awards after the 2006 football season. Also, Petrino was one of four Louisville Petrino led the Rocks to back-to-back state cham- high school football stars honored on The pionships. Lexington Herald-Leader’s 21-member Class In addition to being named to the Associated of the Commonwealth team and one of two TPress Kentucky All-State football team, The Voice-Tribune/ players from Kentucky named to the 2006 Republic Bank All-Metro football team and The Courier- PrepNation.com 101 All-American football Journal’s 2006 All-State football team, Petrino was named to the team. The 101-member team includes players Kentucky All-Star team that will battle Tennessee June 15 at Nick Petrino ’07 from all 50 states. 44

FOOTBALL ROCKS RACK UP POST-SEASON HONORS A pile of Football Rocks brought home post-season hardware. Congratulations to these student-athletes!

AP ALL-STATE TEAM DEFENSE (continued) The following Trinity football players were named to the Luke McDermott ’07 –tackle Associated Press Kentucky All-State football team: Bobby Petrino ’09 – defensive back Ryan Tydlacka ’07 – punter FIRST TEAM OFFENSE Wes Weithauf ’08 – linebacker Nick Petrino ’07 – quarterback Agyei Williams ’07 – defensive back Sam Robey ’08 – offensive line FIRST TEAM DEFENSE COURIER-JOURNAL ALL-STATE TEAM Ryan Tydlacka ’07 – punter The following Trinity football players were named to HONORABLE MENTION The Courier-Journal’s 2006 All-State football team: Dane Spoelker ’07 – offensive line FIRST TEAM OFFENSE Wes Weitlauf ’08 – linebacker Nick Petrino ’07 – quarterback Sam Robey ’08 – offensive line VOICE-TRIBUNE/REPUBLIC BANK ALL-METRO TEAM Dane Spoelker ’07 – center The following Trinity football players were named to Ryan Tydlacka ’07 – kicker The Voice-Tribune/Republic Bank All-Metro football team: HONORABLE MENTION OFFENSE OFFENSE Alex Dutton ’08 – wide receiver Alex Dutton ’08 – wide receiver Nathan Dutton ’08 – wide receiver Nathan Dutton ’08 – wide receiver Kyle Flynn ’07 – wide receiver Nick Petrino ’07 – quarterback Tim Phillips ’09 – running back Sam Robey ’08 – tackle THIRD TEAM DEFENSE Dane Spoelker ’07 – center Luke McDermott ’07 – linebacker Ryan Tydlacka ’07 – kicker HONORABLE MENTION DEFENSE DEFENSE Wes Weitlauf ’08 – linebacker Andrew Deeds ’08 – linebacker Mike Flechler ’07 – guard

2007 TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

DAY DATE OPPONENT SITE TIME Friday August 31 Bowling Green TRINITY 8:00 p.m. Friday September 7 Butler TRINITY 7:30 p.m. Friday September 14 Cincinnati St. Xavier Cincinnati St. Xavier 7:30 p.m. Friday September 21 Eastern TRINITY 7:30 p.m. Friday September 28 St. Xavier Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium 8:00 p.m. Friday October 5 Ballard Ballard 7:30 p.m. Friday October 12 PRP PRP 7:30 p.m. Friday October 19 Seneca TRINITY 7:30 p.m. Friday October 26 Lexington Paul Dunbar TRINITY 7:30 p.m. Friday November 2 Lexington Lafayette Lexington Lafayette 7:30 p.m. Friday November 9 District Playoff TBA Friday November 16 District Championship TBA Friday November 23 Regional Championship TBA Friday November 30 State Semifinals TBA Friday December 7 Class 6-A State Championship Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium

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PRESIDENT’S NOTEBOOK continued from page 2 I hope that participants in our campus life see how we behave ture. It provides comfort and meaning when tragedy strikes. It as the primary witness to our claim of being a Catholic school. We provides guidance in the difficult decisions. It forms our institu- who come here each day are not perfect. We are pilgrims on a tional conscience. journey to God, trying to live in acknowledgement of his friend- We hope that as you assist your successor in his transition to ship. Whether it is a young person discovering his own identity being our new archbishop you find a little time to help him learn and truth or an older person meeting the challenges of adult about Trinity High School. Let him know that we are living out the responsibilities, we are here together trying to be respectful and call to be of service to the people of the Archdiocese of Louisville. honest and good. Let him know of our efforts to make Jesus manifest in the lives of Our identity as Catholic Christians is primary. It forms our cul- young people. CALENDAR OF EVENTS MAY JUNE 4 Derby Eve (school holiday Ð no classes) 2 Sandy Newman Memorial Golf Classic 5 Kentucky Derby 11 Trinity Alumni Board of Director’s meeting 11 Trinity Singers & Jazz Band Spring Concert 14 Foundation Board meeting 12 Shamrock Bass Classic 17 Father’s Day 13 Mother’s Day, Trinity Singers & Jazz Band 22-23 Class of 1957 Reunion Spring Concert 30 Class of 2002 Reunion 17 Trinity Art Show 18 Senior Breakfast, Awards Day 19 Baccalaureate Mass JULY 20 51st Annual Commencement Exercises 4 Independence Day 28 Memorial Day (school holiday Ð no classes) 12 Sampling St. Matthews 23 Trinity School Board meeting