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2 IN THIS ISSUE President’s Notebook...... 4 Principal’s Corne r...... 6 The Spiritual Sid e ...... 8 Alumni Board Chai r ...... 10
News From Yo u ...... 12 ISSUE In Memoria m ...... 14 FALL 2017 Rocks In The Medi a ...... 18 ON THE COVER: Students engage hands-on learning in the Alumni News...... 20 new Walsh Family Chemistry Lab. Cover photo by Scott Scinta ’77, Smashgraphix. The Legac y ...... 24 Campus News...... 27 TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL ADVANCEMENT Shamrock Sport s ...... 42 DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS Mr. James Torra H’12
Upcoming Event s ...... Back Page ADMISSIONS Mr. Bret Saxton ’05
ADMISSIONS ADMINISTRATIVE 18 20 ASSISTANT Mrs. Melanie Hughes DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS & COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Chris Toth ’06
42 ALUMNI RELATIONS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Mrs. Carrie Joy
SOCIAL MEDIA LIAISON Mr. Joe Porter ’78
TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION
PRESIDENT Dr. Robert J. Mullen ’77
VICE PRESIDENT FOR 24 27 DEVELOPMENT Mr. Jim Beckham ’86 DIRECTOR OF THE TRINITY ANNUAL FUND Mr. Brian Monell ’86 ON THE COVER - TRINITY IS RECOGNIZED NATIONALLY BY MOMENTUM MAGAZINE ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF THE ANNUAL FUND Mrs. Michelle Walters H’17 Trinity is proud to be nationally recognized by Momentum , ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Ms. Sandra Camerucci the leading publication in National Catholic Education. Our dedication to being a student-based school, forming men of The Leader is published four times a year for faith and men of character is the at the core of what we do. Trinity High School alumni, students, parents and friends by Trinity High School, Office for School Advancement, Be sure to see page 32 to read the article. 4011 Shelbyville Road, Louisville, KY 40207. Postage paid at Madison, WI.
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NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY Trinity High School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally The Path To Grea ness available to students. Trinity does not discriminate on the basis of T race, color, national or ethnic origin, or disability (if with reasonable accomodations the student can meet the requirements of Trinity’s course Trinity is a Catholic, college-preparatory of study) in the administration of its educational policies, scholarships or high school, forming men of faith loan programs, athletic or other school-administered programs . THE LEADER IS DESIGNED BY LONNIE WALKER / WWW.PRIMOGRAPHICS.NET and men of character. 3 SCIENCE! k
When you studied chemistry at Trinity during our o first four decades, chances are it took place in room o
F337 in Floersh Hall (or for those students here b
before 1978, “B” building). The lab opened in 1957. e Once we built a second chemistry lab about half our t
students still had class in that combination class - o
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If those walls could talk. Sputnik was sure to have ’ been mentioned since the first satellite in space t
spurred science education in schools across America. n
Many students learned how to use a slide rule in that e
classroom. All learned that a mole wasn’t just a d
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Because of a generous gift from Dr. Kevin Walsh e ’73 and his wife Dr. Carol Summe , the lab was r
completely rebuilt this summer. From top to bottom, p end to end, it is brand new. The plaque outside the lab reads: By Dr. Robert (Rob) J. Mullen ’77, President WALSH FAMILY CHEMISTRY LAB Michael Budniak. This chemistry lab is made possible through the gen - erous support of the Walsh Family: Dr. Kevin Walsh We require four years of science in order to graduate; ’73, Dr. Carol Summe and their children, Spencer most Kentucky high schools require less than that. ’10 and Emerson ’13. May this lab reflect their We offer an array of classes that culminate in sitting achievements and assist generations of talented stu - for Advanced Placement college credit each May. We dents in the study of science, thirst for knowledge, take classroom lessons to far off places like Barbados quest for innovation, and and Costa Rica. pursuit of truth. “There is a major push for There is a major push This new science lab is for science study in actually one of nine on our science study in U.S. schools U.S. schools these campus. This includes the these days. That push has been days. That push has outdoor hands-on science in place at THS since we began.” been in place at THS lab along Sherrin Avenue since we began. that was envisioned by de - partment member Marlon Francis. We are told this is the largest number of labs GENEROUS DONORS for any high school in Kentucky. All our other labs have been built or updated in the past 15 years. Kevin and Carol did not hesitate to say “yes” when approached about helping fund the chemistry lab We have a proud science tradition at Trinity. Some renovation. Kevin is the Associate Dean of Research know that in the early 1950s Fr. Tom Duerr , a biol - and Facilities at the University of Louisville Speed ogy teacher and future THS principal, introduced an School of Engineering. He is also the Samuel T. Fife advanced science class for upperclassmen. Classes Endowed Professor of Electrical and Computer were held at Trinity during the week and lab work Engineering and founder of the university’s $30 was done on Saturdays at Bellarmine (then College) million Micro/NanoTechnology Center and its University. associated 10,000 sq. ft. class 100 cleanroom, which is part of the prestigious National Science Foundation In addition to Fr. Duerr, every Trinity era holds the National Nanotechnology Network. Carol is a success - names of legendary science teachers, such as Fr. ful dentist practicing in Saint Matthews, specializing Tom Allen, Fr. John Gephart, Bob Hublar, in orthodontics. Their sons, Emerson and Spencer, Connie Stengel, Joe Bobrowski, Doug Garber, had stellar academic and athletic careers at THS. Sr. Jane Hall, Sharon Bohannon and Spencer went on to graduate from Georgetown 4 University in Washington, DC with a degree in strictly adhere to industry standards. All gifts are finance. He is presently an Investment Analyst at received by the Trinity High School Foundation, a Matrix Capital Management in Boston. Emerson separate 501 c 3 not-for-profit corporation, which graduated this year from The Johns Hopkins Univer - undergoes an independent annual audit. The Founda - sity with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. As a tion has an elected governing board of directors which tennis player at JHU, Emerson became its first player meets regularly. The Foundation was begun in 1983. to be named NCAA All-American four years in a row. Joe Landenwich ’83 is the current chair of the board. Emerson is now a Business Technology Analyst for DeLoitte Consulting LLC in Washington, DC. We have a strong staff in the Trinity High School Foundation: Sandy Camerucci, Brian Monell, Kevin and Carol embody what we find at Trinity. Michelle Walters and Jim Beckham . They are There are alumni, current and past parents, and active in several professional organizations. Their others who become friends of the school, who come offices are in Flaget Hall (former faculty house). Their to believe in the school’s mission and want to assist efforts are supported annually by more than 400 her students to prosper. volunteers – alumni, parents, friends and students.
WHY PEOPLE DONATE TO TRINITY Thank you for your support. It is making a difference.
In a study of alumni, from our first decade of gradu - 2017-18 SCHOOL YEAR ates all the way to the most recent, 95 percent report positive impressions about the school’s operation By the time you read this column we will have started and performance today. Reasons for this nearly the school year. We welcomed a very large freshmen unanimous impression were found to be due to class, 53 more students than last year. This is an (a) the state of the students’ and school’s academic increase of 18 percent. The overall enrollment also performance; (b) the school’s positive reputation; grew. Students are already enjoying our new Gregory (c) the school’s ability to provide a student with a H. Brown Technology Center. foundation for a successful life; (d) the traditions and pride evident among the school community to - The average class size in all the core academic wards the school; and (e) the present-day atmosphere subjects remains near the lowest in school history. and environment. We maintain the same strong academic services we have enjoyed in recent years, such as ten guidance By far, the top three reasons why alumni donate and academic counselors. We offer 100 clubs, activi - money to the school are (a) to assist more young men ties and House events. We field interscholastic teams to have access to the same experiences they had as a in more than twenty sports and a robust intramural student; (b) to acknowledge that some of the success program. Charitable and service opportunities will alumni have today is due to their Trinity experiences; abound. A bus service is used by many families. and (c) donating to the school is the best way to show Plans for next summer’s international travel appreciation for their experiences as students. programs are underway.
THE IMPACT FUND RAISING WILL HAVE We will teach our students about our rich traditions. We will remind them of the blessings they enjoy. Because of gifts to the Trinity Annual Fund, support Forming men of faith and men of character while of CelebraTion (our annual dinner and auction), con - preparing them for life after high school is what tributions to specific endowed scholarships, in-kind we do. gifts, planned gifts like bequests, gifts for specific brick and mortar projects, and general gifts to the endowment, we are able to: Pray for us this school year! n charge tuition that is $2,000 less than the actual per student cost, n build and maintain an award-winning campus, n provide tuition financial assistance to families who qualify and thus enjoy a strong enrollment, n present a highly-qualified teaching faculty, n sustain a very low average class size, and n supply our classrooms with the latest technology.
Our fund raising strategies and spending policies 5 Teachers Share Special Gifts r This Year e n
Newness and change energize me, so the beginning r of a new school year excites me. Maybe you can o c
remember the thrill of new book covers, pencils and
other school supplies. Maybe new school clothes or s ’
uniforms for the year? l a I feel that newness and anticipation this late July p
morning as I cycled into school on one of those rare i
cool late summer mornings. At Marshall Stadium, I c
saw coaches positioning pylons and players adjusting n
shoulder straps. Outside, painters were putting i another layer of paint on the Auditorium. Inside, r
phones rang with questions and our deans met with p students about schedule changes. Every day a few more teachers stop by to pick up laptops or just say hello.
Just two months ago we graduated our 61st class. As always, I was astounded by the accomplishments of By Daniel J. Zoeller H’07, Principal our senior class and the gifts our teachers shared this year. We were proud to Owens , and Ms. Deb - announce acceptances to bie Walling reached the 159 colleges/universities “Eight new teachers join our ranks 20 year milestone. Ms. and merit-based scholar - Sandy Camerucci and ships worth over $22 mil - this year. They have come from a Mr. Walter Mata just lion. A record 17 of these variety of schools and backgrounds. completed their 25th seniors were recognized All have fully bought into our mission of years. Mr. John Elling - by the National Merit ton notched his 30th Corporation. With great forming men of faith and character.” year. Dr. Rob Mullen heart and self-assured now has 35 years of honesty, they also volun - service, and this summer teered 20,000 hours around the community; they the retiring Mr. Billy Bradford was honored for his attended several funerals for the homeless; and 45th year. Chances are you or one of your sons has many stepped up to lead many of our own school been the beneficiary of their dedication. retreats. Eight new teachers join our ranks this year. They have Though our seniors and all alumni will remain in come from a variety of schools and backgrounds. All our prayers, our returning students have become our have fully bought into our mission of forming men of focus. We greet the Class of 2021, one of our largest faith and character. I’m tremendously excited about classes in recent history, with tremendous anticipa - the chapters they will help write in Trinity’s legacy. tion and expectation. They will enter a school with a completely renovated and updated science lab and We are blessed with teachers and staff who “get it.” a new Technology Center with increased capabilities The newness we embrace is the same newness and and resources. rebirth Pope Francis references when he calls us to be “Easter people.” Whether our summers were full New and experienced teachers await them. Several of relaxation and ease or heartache and struggle, we faculty celebrated milestones of service this past year. are called to begin again each day, each school year. Mrs. Jennifer Browning, Mr. Andrew Coverdale, Mrs. Mary Emrich, Dr. Debbie Heaverin, Mr. Matt Manning, Mr. Keith Rapp, Mr. Rob Seng, Ms. Lucia Simpson, Dr. Aaron Striegel, and Mr. John Youngblood all celebrated 15 years of service to Trinity. Mr. Michael Budniak, Mr. Jason Daniel, Mr. Gary 6 T h e
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The Trinity High School Alumni Group on LinkedIn.com, which has more than 1,175 members, serves as a forum for Trinity alumni to network, reconnect, post job openings and resumes, search for alumni in particular elds and engage in social media conversation.
How do you join? If you already are a LinkedIn member, search for the Trinity High School Alumni Group or go to http://is.gd/KQMcU9 and request to join the group. If you are not a LinkedIn member, you must register with the site, which is free to join. Start at LinkedIn.com and create your professional pro le. After doing so, search for the Trinity High School Alumni Group or go to: http://is.gd/KQMcU9 and request to join the group.
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7 Slow Down a Bit? e d
We tap our fingers on the countertop waiting for the i s
microwave to hurry up through a one minute cycle. Red lights at intersections never change to green l
quickly enough for us. “Fast Food” takes too long. a
Google doesn’t respond fast enough. We wait too long u in doctors’ offices. TV commercials are too frequent. t i
Amazon will get it to you tomorrow if you want. The r
GPS will get us there quickest. The lines are just i
too long at check out. We need instant gratification. p
Overall, we just can’t wait anymore….for a wide s variety of things in our world. e
We at Trinity are no exception. Our world culture has h formed us into a greatly impatient people. Absolutely t everything is geared to greater acceleration, speedier transactions, quicker processing. And it rattles our composure, causes us stress. We cannot help but wonder how far all this will go; will we be able to cope in a deeper whirlwind, an even stronger velocity of life in a future time? By Reverend David Zettel ’58, Chaplain I think our Christian/Catholic faith speaks differently It is therefore obvious that the remedy for this to us. It speaks of trust in God and in His Will, in the rapidity of life in our time, for us believing people, manner of Jesus Himself (“Your will not mine be might just well be to slow down…in everything…to done,” Luke 22:42). In make this effort a part of our faith story, we waited our prayer, asking God for a Messiah. In these from the heart to slow days we wait for Christ - “Our world culture has formed us us down, every minute, mas through the season into a greatly impatient people. every day. So many have of Advent. We plod resorted to a wholesome slowly through the Absolutely everything is geared to period of quiet during season of Lent to Easter. greater acceleration, speedier their normal day, have In the Biblical tradition, turned to any of a variety I do believe, our God transactions, quicker processing .” of physical exercises, to is constantly asking us calming music, to a focus to wait, be patient, to on trust in God for every - surrender, to give in, to let Him have it, to trust in thing we go through. I His mercy…always. I believe that no followers of am certain, I do believe and am assured in my faith, Jesus who came before us ever demanded the speed that our God only wants what is good and healthy for and rapidity and haste that we have grown accus - us. A vibrant, calming faith in God can only help to tomed to today (“How long is this going to last, create a vibrant, calm lifestyle. anyway?” we ask in a variety of circumstances, even worship!) And the microwave and the red lights might not stress us so much anymore.
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Take Your Blessings, Give a e d r Blessing g a a s Right now, as you sit or lie in bed reading this article, o s
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today. Do you know? How do you know? Do you care i if you have made a difference? As St. Gregory the n m
Great stated, “The preacher must dip his pen into the
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I coach 5th and 6th grade football. I go to church a
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I attest that I make a significant difference in some - c one’s life daily? I don’t know. Perhaps more impor - tantly, can I attest that I make a significant difference in a stranger’s life daily? For that question, I would have to say no.
Each of you reading this article has many things to be By Joseph C. Klausing ’97 thankful for. You are alive. You are able to see. You are Alumni Association Chair in some way associated with Trinity High School. Over the next few months, I challenge each of you to take In May, the Alumni Association sponsors the Trinity your blessings and give a blessing to a friend, a loved Emerald Society Brunch for alumni who have reached one, or dare I say even, a stranger. the 50-year anniversary of their graduation. Also in May, the annual Senior Breakfast is held the morning If you are having difficulty determining how to help, of our graduating seniors’ final day of school. It is a here are a few ways you can get involved at Trinity: time for parents, faculty, former Honor Alumnus Award winners and the graduating seniors to enjoy In late September, we kick off Pride Week (Trinity- their last meal together at Trinity and be welcomed St. Xavier week) with the Shamrock Awards luncheon into the Alumni Association. to recognize current Trinity students for their out - standing work in the classroom. The luncheon is spon - Hopefully, the next time I see a fellow alum, "Have sored by the Alumni Association. I made a difference?" is turned into "Here is how changed someone’s life at Trinity. . ." We all will November 12, 2017, is when our Open House is held. speak with gratitude in discussing how much we have Please consider volunteering for that great day. received from Trinity, but I would like to proclaim everything we have given to Trinity. So much so, I December is also a special time at our school. The wish for my next article to be a list of services that we Trinity Hall of Fame Dinner is one of several events gave to Trinity over the next quarter. Accordingly, that fall under the auspices of the Alumni Associa - if you volunteer, donate or provide any service to tion’s leadership. Hall of Fame inductees are elected Trinity, please email me at [email protected] so individuals of the Trinity Family who have contributed I may recognize you in next quarter's Leader. I thank much to the Trinity community and her legacy. Addi - you in advance for your attention to this request. tionally, our Hall of Fame inductees have enriched the Trinity Forever! lives of many via their talents, faith and character.
In February, the annual Alumni Retreat is held in Trinity’s chapel. Alumni volunteers Albert Gutterman “Over the next few months, I ’74, Sean McGuire ’84 and Paul Resch ’76 coordinate this special day, which is open to all alumni. The re - challenge each of you to take your treat is full of music, fellowship, passionate speakers, blessings and give a blessing to reconciliation, food, prayer and a Mass to conclude the experience. Similar to senior retreat, alumni a friend, a loved one, or dare share a part of who they are and what brought them I say even, a stranger.” to the event.
10 Being green is not just a school color at Trinity While our students learn about the church’s teachings on environmental stewardship and study ecological issues, we strive to turn lessons into action. “Sustainability” is a hot buzz word these days. Concerns over carbon footprints and arguments over climate change make this a prime time to pay attention to Trinity’s impact on the environment while setting a good example for students. Our initiatives fall into several categories:
Heating, cooling and lighting We burn a lot of energy heating, cooling and lighting our buildings. Energy audits assist in finding solutions that produce the kinds of results we need. Fortunately we have been able to reign in our consumption using several techniques: n Our boilers and cooling units are very new. A new chiller was installed in 2017. Extensive upgrades and new installations over the past decade have increased the efficiency of our equipment. n Centralized thermostat controls allow us to automatically control the units during periods of use and non-use. n We have replaced light fixtures, bulbs and ballasts with energy-efficient products.
Materials We incorporate the latest energy-smart materials in new construction and replacement of old. Some examples of materials we have used that assist in our effort: n Most all roofs are covered with light-colored materials that work best in warm or cold weather. Insulation is added when new roofs are installed, which also increases energy efficiency. n Windows, whether those used in new construction or those that are part of our multi-year replacement program, are energy-efficient with the best ratings possible. n Low-flow commodes are used in new construction and in the remodeling projects of the bathrooms in the existing classroom buildings.
Recycling With 1,500 people on campus each day, it stands to reason that we produce a lot of “stuff” each day. Our recycling efforts have been in place a long time and more are added each year. n The student-led Environmental Club collects white paper each week from classrooms and offices and takes it to a campus recycling collection center where it is picked up by an outside partner. Offices have paper collection centers where contents are eventually shredded for recycling. We recycle cardboard and receive reductions in our waste collection charges for doing so. n Computers and related equipment are collected by a recycling partner and disposed of properly. n Theology and science department faculty members collect used coffee grinds in the faculty and staff lounge, using them in compost piles. n Rigid styrofoam is collected by science faculty members, who take it to a local recycling center. n Teachers bring used batteries to a dedicated bin in the faculty lounge. They are tested and those still usable are available for re-use by faculty, with the rest delivered to a recycling center. n Along with recycling efforts, we are trying to reduce the amount of paper used by moving to as many paperless transactions as possible.
11 Let your brother alumni know what’s happening in your life. Submit your “News From You” ,
u items to Alumni Relations & Communications Director Chris Toth 06 via email at [email protected], fax at 502-899-2052 or mail at: Trinity High School, Attn: Chris Toth,
o 4011 Shelbyville Road, Louisville, Kentucky 40207. Trinity High School reserves the right to edit “News From You” submissions for length and content. Y
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with Lynch, Cox, Gilman and Good - John Tucker , right, was s man P.S.C. in Louisville, Kentucky, recently named by Florida has been re-appointed to the editorial Trend Magazine to its
w board of Criminal Justice magazine, 2017 Florida Legal Elite list the quarterly publication of the American Bar Associ - and was again named e ation’s Criminal Justice Section. Vince has previously by Tampa Bay Magazine as been a member of the magazine’s editorial board one of the Top Attorneys in N (1989-2012, 2014-2017) and twice has served as its Tampa Bay. John is an AV- chair (2005-09, 1991-93). He continues as the author rated attorney with Tucker of his column, Criminal Justice Matters, a regular & Ludin, P.A. based in St. feature of the magazine (1992 to present). Petersburg, FL where he has a national law practice Vince was also the featured continuing legal educa - representing individuals in ERISA disability and life tion presenter and critiquer at a special interactive insurance claims, as well as veterans in VA service- two-day workshop on appellate brief writing at the connected disability compensation claims. Connect Arizona Public Defender’s Association’s annual with John at [email protected]. conference in Tempe, AZ in June. On June 23, 2017, Vince, right, was awarded the status of Senior Counselor and an Honorary Membership for Life 1989 in the Kentucky Bar Association. In 2018 he will Mike Broome - [email protected] have practiced law for 50 years, including 30 years Troy Hall - [email protected] with the Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy Chad Harned - [email protected] (1973-2003), the statewide public defender program. Pat Potter - [email protected] Rich Tinsley - [email protected]
1980 Dr. Curtis Wray , right, of Houston, Texas, Steve Davis - [email protected] recently stepped in to Bill Fust - [email protected] help assist as many of the Hurricane Harvey Jack Horn - [email protected] victims Pete Kazunas - [email protected] as he could. To keep a John King - [email protected] hospital emergency room open and off diversion, Jeff Frazier has completed they needed to have a gen - an intensive two-year course eral surgeon on site. None of study with The McConnell of the routine staff Center’s Teacher Scholars could make it into to Program. Jeff attended the hospital (Memorial monthly lectures that in - Hermann Northeast) cluded private discussions due to flooding, as Dr. with professors and histori - Wray was selected to be flown in via LifeFlight. ans. The program culmi - Dr. Wray and his family are very humbled and nated with a summer trip to blessed to be very fortunate in the days following Washington DC and a meet - the hurricane. ing with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell 12 2002 2004 N Matt Burke - [email protected] Coleman Coffey - e
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Clay Newman - [email protected] Drew Kannapel - drew.kannapel@ Chad Pfeifer - [email protected] gmail.comowashus.com F r Rob Curtin , above, and wife, Alex, are excited to Brother alums from o the Class of 2002 announce the birth of John-Robert Curtin IV (left). recently developed a Born August 11, the newborn measured 19.5"and m new common theme weighed 8 lb 9 oz. Baby and mom are doing wonder - fully well!
amongst them as they all became fathers. Jordan Larimore , and wife, Y The neat part of this, Cody, welcomed a new addition to o all four babies were born their family with the birth of their within five months of each other. The class of son, Tyson Larimore in July (left). u 2002 is keeping the Trinity legacy alive — Meet the future class of 2035! From left to right above: Eric Wiseman ( Austin Wiseman ), Jimmy Escola 2005 (James Escola ), Nash Hughes ( Jack Hughes ), Zach Berry - [email protected] and Aaron Tasman ( Andrew Tasman ). Matthew Deeds - [email protected] Wes Eversole - [email protected] 2003 Eric Gant - [email protected] Eric Gustafson - [email protected] Ryan Capito - [email protected] Tyler Kmetz - [email protected] John Dean - [email protected] Tyler Martin - [email protected] Keith Duffy - [email protected] Jacob Raderer - [email protected] Alex Germano - [email protected] Matthew Rieber - [email protected] Dan Meade - [email protected] Robert Sampson - [email protected] Ryan Miranda - [email protected] Brad Savko - [email protected] Cole Nunier - [email protected] William Vissing - [email protected] Andrew Porter - [email protected] Jon Shore - [email protected] Ken Borders was recently named “Trooper of the Year” with the Kentucky State Police, Post 4, Eliza - Ryan Miranda , and wife, bethtown, KY. Trooper Borders was promoted to Rachel, left, welcomed their Detective in June of this year. He still resides in son Connor David Miranda Louisville with his wife and one-year-old son. in July. Ryan currently serves as owner-operator
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i Austin Fackler - [email protected] M Andrew Stone Porter , Ryan Goings - rgoings@[email protected] and wife, Shannon Stone Porter, Andrew Aschbacher ran across the welcomed Amelia Day Stone Porter, below, into country this summer for The Ulman Cancer their lives at 5:58 p.m. on Fund for Young Adults, or what they call 4K for
Saturday, July 1, at 6 lbs. r e Cancer. There were 30 young runners in Andrew's t
3 oz. and 19 inches. Andrew r o group who ran in relay form. They began in San is currently finishing P Francisco, CA on June 18 and ended their 49-day his PhD at Vanderbilt journey on August 5 in Baltimore, MD. During their University and the family journey they had rest days where they provided com - resides in Louisville. munity service typically in a hospital cancer unit. Andrew is a current University of Louisville student in the School of Nursing and will be graduating this December. 13 Branden Klayko ’02 Dies After Battle with Leukemia LAYKO m K Every current and future Trinity student needs to thank Branden
a Klayko. After graduating in 2002, he enrolled at Washington Univer -
i sity in St. Louis. He earned a degree in architecture and spent his
r professional life focusing on urban design, eventually becoming well-known for publications related to that field. He married in
o spring 2017 but soon after succumbed to leukemia. His passing was met with much sadness and expressions of respect. m Why should students thank Branden? e It was 2001 and the school just launched the House System. We
M hoped the new way of organizing student government and activities would spur better communication between students and teachers. Branden was among the first 30 seniors to be chosen as House n Captains. Within the opening weeks of that school year Branden I presented a petition to then-principal Dave Winkler. It was signed by hundreds of seniors and teachers. His proposal was that seniors, after enduring exams for seven semesters of high school, could be exempt from spring exams if they had an “A” class average for the year. The idea was quickly approved. It was a brilliant way to reward a senior’s hard work (and battle the infamous “senior slide”). No wonder teachers were also in favor of it. The practice still exists today.
For those of us wondering if the House System would be worthwhile, it was an immediate taste of what could come from this new way of doing things. From the beginning, Branden showed us how it could work. All these years later, every senior still appreciates the chance to skip an exam. Photo credit: Insider Louisville
Ted Bickel, a former teacher at Trinity, passed away in August after an illness
Ted taught science at Trinity, mainly chemistry, from 1994 until 2008. He was active in supporting all Trinity teams and activities. He led Flannan House for a number of years. A large number of remembrances were shared by his former students, including these:
“Mr. Bickel was my chemistry teacher sophomore year. I had a great time with him. He was helpful and very kind. I’ll never forget how he would always talk about being a Kentucky fan and hated UofL. He would always say red was an ugly color. It was funny. We pulled a prank on him by turning in our assignments in red ink or in UofL folders. He would look through the folders with gloves on. Rest in peace, good buddy. Mr. Bickel was my favorite teacher. I’ll never forget him. May his soul Rest in Peace.” BICKEL “I never had the opportunity to have him as a teacher. As I walked through the hallway one morning, he pulled me aside to talk about wrestling. I’ll never forget seeing him on my senior night after a tough loss. He spoke to me in front of the bleachers and among many things he said, “It will all be all right.” It was another moment where the littlest thing can go the longest way. Also, he made me a winter hat that I still take with me on backpacking trips. Thank you, Mr. Bickel, for being a lighted voice in darkness and giving me warmth in a cold world. Rest easy now, sir.”
We will carry you forth! 14 Joe Fowler ’71, long-time teacher and coach at Trinity, I n passed away in August
He had battled circulation problems in his leg in recent years but was M looking forward to the school year. He died from complications after a
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He returned to start working at Trinity in 1976 after graduating from m Bellarmine, where he played baseball. o Joe had served as a varsity assistant coach in football and track. He had also served as head freshman football coach, head varsity r
baseball coach, and was our first head coach for bowling. He was a i House mentor, past moderator of the fishing club and an organizer of a
the Shamrock Bass Classic. Joe taught math and several business m courses through the years; he especially enjoyed teaching Business Law.
WLER Joe Porter ’78, a colleague who knew him for 40 years had this to FO say: “Joe was a big-hearted guy who never met a stranger. Those who knew him best knew he was most comfortable in front of a karaoke mic singing a tune, or holding a fishing rod waiting for the next bite. His sense of humor was boundless and his love for the outdoors was contagious. Of course, the impact he had on his students, former bowlers and players is immeasurable.”
Rob Mullen ’77, President of Trinity said, “Joe was a lifer. He loved his alma mater and would cheer Trinity anywhere and everywhere. He was looking forward to the arrangement we made this year where he would teach two courses each semester before retiring full-time in May. We ate lunch together nearly every day where we enjoyed talking sports. He hauled his karaoke equipment to my house for a back-to-school gathering for faculty and staff members. That was a great night. We hold many memories of our colleague.
“We extend our sympathies to his wife Susan, who retired in May from Trinity’s cafeteria, his children, family and friends.”
Peace be with you and your families
15 May the Souls of the Faithful departed, through the Mercy of God, Rest in Peace.
David B. Ash, father of Greg ’79, Tim ’84, Thomas ’87 and Patricia Harpring Hagan, mother of Sean Hagan ’89 m Anthony ’91 Ash Martha Ackerman Harris, mother of John B. Harris ’76 a John Joseph Balbach, Sr., father of John Balbach, Jr. ‘02 i Ricky Allen Banks ’06 Gloria Ann Benninger Hays, grandmother of Justin
r Hays ’03 John "Connor" Barnett ’14, brother of William "Drew"
o Barnett ’11 Wanda Bee Hedge, great-grandmother of Ryan Black ’17
Elizabeth "Liz" Daingerfield Newton Beam, mother-in-law Thomas R. Jasper, father-in-law of Pat Bleemel ’71; of Peter Kik ’91 grandfather of Ben ’97 and Andrew ’98 Bleemel m
Theodore D. "Ted" Bickel, Jr., former Trinity faculty, father Charlotte Nelson "Skeet" Jones, mother of Mike Jones ’74; e of Tim Bickel ’06 grandmother of Grant ’02 and Clark ’05 Jones
Doris Rose Bohannon, mother-in-law of Sharon Bohannon Branden Klayko ’02 M
H’10; grandmother of Matt ’01 and Jeff Bohannon ’01 Elizabeth A. "Liz" Kuhn, wife of Frank Kuhn III ’73 Alfred F. "Al" Boice, grandfather of Andrew ’02 and n Jonathan ’06 Boice Joan Lawson Kuhns, grandmother of James Kuhns III ’11 I John Thomas Brasch ’66, brother of Bill Brasch ’66, father- Walter John Lage ’71, father of Dennis Lage ’95; brother of in-law of Doug Schmitt ’97 Matthew Lage ’76 (deceased)
Charles Braun, father of Joel ’85 and Cary ’91 Braun; Dr. Frank Wellington Lehn, grandfather of Christopher husband of Linda Braun (former staff) Lehn ’13
Mary Margaret Burke, mother of John G. Burke, Jr. ’69 Robert Bruce Lindsey, Jr., father of Robert Bruce Lindsey III ’87 Thomas Shayne Bywater, son of John Bywater ’74 Stanley E. Logsdon, grandfather of Brandon Detoma ’00 Thelma Hinkebein Carney, grandmother of Alex ’05 and Nick ’07 Flood Anne Rita Mauck, SCN, friend of Trinity, Founder of The de Paul School Rosalie Letricia Castagno, mother of Tim ’73, Phil ’75, Larry ’78 and Robert ’81 Castagno; grandmother of Jack Betty Jane Lammers Medina, mother of Bill ’69 and James Castagno ’21 ’69 Medina; mother-in-law of Denis Jewell ’71
Zachary Alexander Clooney, brother of Luke Clooney ’16 Helen Marie Speckner Meiman, mother of Lou ’78, Edward Eleanor Marie Cockerham, mother of Aaron Cockerham ‘82 and Henry ’85 Meiman ’02 Mary Victoria Merkley, mother of Joseph D. ’79 and James Alfred Joseph Desilets, father of Brian Desilets ’78 Todd ’80 Merkley
Ronald J. Dilger ’60 Edward F. Miller, grandfather of Ryan Miller ‘20
David Eisert, Jr. ’89 Kenneth G. "Kenny" Miller, father of Mark A. Miller ’83
Dr. Henry Tyler Fairleigh, grandfather of Henry Fairleigh Donald M. Mitchell, Jr., father of Don III ’19 and III ’17 Jack ’21 Mitchell
Thomas R. Fanning, Sr., father of Michael Fanning ’88 Thomas E. Nelson, father-in-law of Charlie Hurst ’72; grandfather of Lee Hurst ’18 Alan Farley ’79, uncle of Scott ’89 and Tyler Ritz ’21 Norman D. Oberst ’59 Angela Matz Flechler, mother of Kenneth (deceased) ’65, John ’68, Cletus ’69, Linus ’70, Charles ’72, Edward ’75 and Shirleene O’Loughlin, mother of Chris O’Loughlin ’02 Dennis ’77 Flechler; mother-in-law of John Runner ’61; grandmother of Kevin ’87 and Johnathan ’98 Runner, Jared Tyler Ose, brother of Mitchell Ose ’17 Thomas ’87, Daniel ’06 and Michael ’07 Flechler Sarah "Sally" Bell Pitsenberger, mother of Tom Pitsenberger Janice Carol (Petter) Fowler, wife of Denny Fowler ’70; ‘81 mother of Bryan Fowler ’04 Evelyn Joan Pusateri, mother of Lawrence Paul Pusateri Joseph P. Fowler ’71, Trinity faculty member, father of ’84; grandmother of Michael Clemons Pusateri ’93, Robert Nick Fowler ’09; brother of Gary Fowler ’74 Harris Pusateri ’03, Jesse Harris ’06 and Clayton Pusateri ’18 John Bertrand George ’57 Mary Louise Quandt, mother-in-law of Gary Wilhelmus ’77; Mary Angela Gerst, niece of Jack Guthrie ’58; cousin of grandmother of Andrew ’07, Nick ’09 and Justin ’12 Osting John Guthrie ’92 Joseph H. "Joe" Ratterman, father of Daniel J. Ratterman ’80 Henry M. Greene, Jr., father of Henry M. Greene III (Neil) 16 ’85 Virginia Bachner Ratterman, mother of Daniel Ratterman Charles A. "Charlie" Thomas, grandfather of I ’80 Adam Thomas ’21 n
Dr. Kenneth Harlan Reeves, father of Jeffery Reeves ’78 James "Jimmy" Richard Thomas Jr. ’64 (deceased) M Sherryl Birkhead "Sherry" Toledo, grandmother of Louise (Borie) Ray, mother of Tee Ray ’78 Vince Evans ’21 e John Robert "Johnny" Roth, son of Betty Roth (Trinity staff Angela Vivona, mother of Frank ’66 (Deceased), Victor ’68, member); brother of Brad ’00 and Aaron ’02 Roth and Steve ’74 Vivona; grandmother of Jason ’95 and m Adam ’99 Vivona Patricia Healy Ruffra, mother of Albert ’67 and Stephen ’70 Nicholas James Weber ’68, Former Trinity coach and fac - o Ruffra; mother-in-law of Dan Broderick ’80 ulty member, brother of Norbert ‘66 and Bill ’67 Weber;
step-father of Ty Sandifer ’96; father-in-law of Rick Boeck - r Sharon Sattich, wife of Carl Sattich ’59 mann ’91, Anthony Zimmerer ’86 and Andrew Georgel ’98; Uncle of Eric Weber ’95, Stephen ’01 and i Bruce Schaefer ‘82, brother of Greg Schaefer ’76 Brian ’03 Troncone a
Donna Scott, mother of Joe A. Scott ’97 Carroll Thomas "Tom" Wheatley ’63 m
Martha Frances (Fields) Steele, grandmother of Nicholas Norma J. Wilhelmi, grandmother of Landon Corolla ’15 Faulkenberg ’10 and Jacob Steele ’17; mother-in-law of Jack Littrell (Trinity coach) Paul Eugene Wilhelmi, grandfather of Landon Corolla ’15
Frank P. Strickler III, father of Frank Strickler IV ’76; Walter Wood, father of Scott ’85 and Stephen ’86 Leonard grandfather of George West ’07 Joseph Albert Young III ’61
Peace be with you and your families
THE PATH TO GREATNESS From the opening day orientation to graduation night, the Trinity experience is unlike any other!
The ECHO student newspaper is online! Visit trinityecho.com to read Trinity’s venerable and award-winning publication. Additionally, you can read other high school newspapers from across the country arranged by state at the hsj.org website under “Browse Student Media.” Please enjoy the work of our student writers and photographers!
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i Trinity foreign language teacher Mr. Carlos Cuenca , left, was featured in the July 27 edition of The Record for his d performance with the National Symphony Orchestra of
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s 1994 Trinity alumnus Tommy Clemons , and wife, Sally, right,
k were featured in the August 11 edition of Business First . The article featured testimony on the Clemons’ highly successful Highland c Tap Room and their acquisition of neighboring properties. o Highland Tap Room has been host to multiple Trinity
R Alumni Business Circle meetings in recent years.
Brian Brohm ’04 Spotlighted in The Courier-Journal
Former Trinity Mr. Football and quarterback Brian Brohm was featured in The Courier-Journal on June 30. Brian serves as co-offensive coordinator for his brother, Jeff ’89 , at Purdue University. The article highlighted Brian’s upbringing and football successes at Trinity, The University of Louisville, and now in the coaching world.
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18 Brian Merkley ’91 Featured in The Voice-Tribune R o Trinity alumnus and president of Merkley Kendrick Jewelers Brian Merkley appeared on the cover of the August 31 edition c
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Business First i a Trinity alumnus Jason Orthober was featured in the August 29 edition of Business First . Orthober, owner of Orthober Custom Homes, recently broke ground on a 72- unit apartment complex called Glenmary Pointe in South - east Louisville.
The article highlighted the excitement and anticipation of the project’s completion.
Trinity Saluted on WAVE3
Trinity was saluted in August by WAVE3 for our success and proactive stance with the implementation and effectiveness of the student drug-testing program.
Congratulations, guys! 19 Class of 1957 Presents American Flag s Trinity’s first graduating class, the Class of 1957,
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Ryan Bruns ’15 and Wesley Cooper ’15 are currently juniors at The u
l University of Alabama. The two were selected to be part of a six-person project during the solar eclipse run by NASA. The group launched a balloon into the air
A that traveled nearly 100,000 feet and sent live video of the eclipse to a website as part of the NASA Space Grant Network’s Eclipse Ballooning Project. The balloon carried two cameras as well as instruments to measure temperatures outside the balloon.
Bruns is majoring in aerospace engineering while Cooper is majoring in mechanical engineering.
’78 Alumnus Captures Bird’s Eye View of the Eclipse
For years, Paul Johnson ’78 has enjoyed flying in his vintage yellow 1941 J-3 Cub. He even flew it up to Louisville to offer rides to classmates and their families at a recent reunion. But this particular year afforded the NASA engineer, who lives and works in Hunts- ville, a unique opportunity to use his hobby to get a very cool view of the recent total eclipse. Photo credit: Paul Johnson
2017 Alumnus Now an Aviator
Nathan McMullan ’17 received his Private Pilot’s license on July 21, 2017. Nathan’s love for aviation began his junior year at Trinity. When encouraged to join a club at school, he chose the Aviation Club (now Tim’s Flying Club). There he began his journey. Starting with a simulator ride at UPS, and he was hooked. Nathan made his first solo flight on April 13, 2017. After many hours of flying and studying, he passed his written, oral and demonstration tests to receive his Private Pilot’s license. Nathan attends Eastern Kentucky University where he studies Aviation and plans to obtain his degree in Professional Flight.
Raible ’72 Celebrates Anniversary
Trinity Hall of Fame member Steve Raible ’72 recently celebrated 35 years working in the Seattle community at KIRO 7 News as the “Voice of the Seahawks.” Raible was the first Trinity alumnus to be drafted in the NFL (second round, Seattle). 20 2016 Alums Team Up for Invisible Wound A
Alex McGrath ’16 and Zach Fowler ’16 co-founded a non-profit in l October 2016 alongside two other University of Louisville undergradu - u
ates. The organization, named the Invisible Wound Project, operates m three programs -- Mentorship, Advocacy, and Education -- in hopes of enabling students to fill their gap in tackling issues of toxic stress and
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n Advocacy: year-round, presentation-based advocacy campaign that raises awareness of toxic stress and s available mediating resources by visiting local community centers and neighborhood gatherings. n Education: student-authored publications of applicable data, emerging intervention efficacy, and Louisville-native stories and interviews. If you are interested in volunteering, partnering, or providing financial support to alleviate operational cost, please use the information below: Phone: (502) 550-9161 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.theiwp.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheInvisibleWoundProject/
Evan Pride ’17 Earns Eagle Scout Rank Evan Pride ’17 , right, earned the coveted rank of Eagle Scout earlier in the year. For Evan's Eagle project, he completed a landscape renovation project. The beneficiary was Kentuck - iana Children's Center, a non-profit chiropractic center that serves special needs children in Louisville. Key renovations included placing a tile garden mosaic he designed and created as well as shrubbery removal and replacement.
What is the Trinity A.B.C.?
The Trinity Alumni Business Circle is a group dedicated to supporting fellow Trinity alumni and their businesses. We meet every third-Thursday of the month. We rotate between breakfast, lunch, and evening meetings. Often times, we have guest speakers.
We look to support brother alumni who are in need of finding a handyman, attorney, doctor, plumber, pretty much – anything!
We would love to see you at our next meeting! Thursday, October 19 @ Trinity High School (11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.)
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Congratulations to the 2017 Trinity Hall of Fame Inductees! The 2017 Trinity Hall of Fame Class is once again filled with special members of the Trinity Family. Congratulations to Mr. William P. Bradford II H’03, Mr. Joe Fowler ’71 (deceased), Mr. Roy Hill ’65, Ms. Evelyn “Mimi” Stottman Graves H’92, and Mr. David Winkler H’04!
Inductees – your induction into our Hall of Fame is due in part to your acknowledged leadership in your professional or community life, record of outstanding stewardship to Trinity High School measured by the giving of your time, talent and treasure, record of outstanding performance and distinguished achievement while employed by Trinity High School, and/or record of outstanding performance and distinguished achievement as a Trinity High School student in academics, athletics or extra-curricular activities.
We are proud to hold you up as role models for our students – past, present and future.
You can always call Trinity home.
Friends and family of Trinity – make your reservations now to attend a wonderful evening on Thursday, Dec. 14 to induct these six individuals. The night is filled with fun, laughter, stories and memories of joy.
For a complete listing of current Trinity Hall of Fame members, go to the Alumni section of Trinity’s website, www.trinityrocks.com
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Trinity High School presents our 2017 Hall of Fame Dinner Thursday, December 14
RESERVATION FORM
(Please detach and return by Monday, December 4)
Name:______Class year (if Trinity graduate) ______
Address:______
City: ______State: ______Zip: ______
Home phone: ______Cell phone: ______
Email: ______
Number of reservations _____ @ $25 each
Total amount enclosed ______
Please make your check payable to Trinity High School and return to Trinity by Monday, Dec. 4.
Trinity High School Attn: Hall of Fame 4011 Shelbyville Road Please join us when we induct Louisville, KY 40207 six new individuals!
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23 Remembering Owen e y Owen McMasters was an amazing person. I never g c had the privilege of meeting the Class of 2017 Trinity a s
a student who lost his fight with Leukemia in 2016, but I know this to be true. From what I’ve read about s e g Owen and the stories I’ve heard, he was a brave young
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him as “dauntless, selfless, inspiring, caring and t h courageous.” Teachers who knew Owen found him a
to be “conscientious, studious, and fun.” Owen’s self - d T lessness can be found in the wish he had through the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Owen didn’t have a wish n for himself. All he wanted was for a certain chemo- u
therapy drug to be more readily available so other o kids could get the cancer treatments they needed. f Trinity’s mission is to form men of faith and men of character. Owen McMasters personified this mission. By Jim Beckham ’86 After Owen’s passing, his Trinity friends wanted to Vice President for Development find a way to honor him. They worked to give a little sunshine to other children who were fighting cancer. wonderful way to honor Owen’s memory while also They organized an initiative that raised funds through giving future Trinity brothers the opportunity to the sale of t-shirts to expand the teen game room, receive a quality education and the ability to experi - where Owen spent a great deal of time, at Norton ence everything the school has to offer. Children’s Hospital. Their efforts raised over $77,000. An anonymous donor has pledged $15,000 towards this fund and is challenging those who knew Owen, With this in mind, I am pleased to announce that or knew of him and his love of Trinity, to give to the a scholarship - The Owen McMasters Memorial scholarship with the goal that the fund will reach the Scholarship Fund - has been created at Trinity with $25,000 threshold needed to be endowed. If this the intent to support a student with great financial threshold is surpassed, it will be able to help even need who also has great academic potential. It’s a more students.
Owen faced his illness head on. He inspired the best in those around him. His fellow classmates described him as “dauntless, selfless, inspiring, caring and courageous.”
Please consider supporting this effort.
Contributions can be sent to Trinity High School at 4011 Shelbyville Road, Louisville, KY 40207.
You can give online by going to Trinity’s website – www.trinityrocks.com. Indicate in the online com - ment section that your gift is to go to the Owen McMasters Memorial Scholarship Fund.
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Each year, Trinity Annual Fund phonathons c bring in tens of thousands of dollars, all of y which are used to help provide tuition assis - The support of all alumni is essential to further tance to families with a demonstrated need. the brotherhood of the school. As young These funds are critical to ensure young men alumni—those who have graduated in the last 15 have access to the experience of a Trinity years—you represent the future of Trinity. The education. legacy of Trinity lives through you.
Your time commitment would involve 3 hours, Alumni who graduated between 2003 and 2017 from 5:30 p.m. till 8:30 p.m., including an are invited to join an influential group of young, instruction session. We will meet in either the vibrant leaders who are helping to provide the Alumni Hall or Convocation Hall, depending Trinity experience to future generations of on the evening, and a hearty chili supper will Shamrocks. This group is called the Young be provided. Alumni Shamrock Society. Beginning in 2017, Those who are interested in volunteering may alumni who make an annual gift of $250 prior to register online at https://goo.gl/KdWNM4 or or during their 15th reunion will be included in contact Michelle Walters at 736-2139 or this important giving society. [email protected]. Members of the Young Alumni Shamrock Society will receive the following benefits: FALL ALUMNI PHONATHON DATES • A Young Alumni Shamrock Society lapel pin Thursday, October 19 • Invitations to young alumni related events Tuesday, October 24 • Recognition in the Leader Magazine and Wednesday, October 25 Annual Report Thursday, October 26 • Invitation to Opening Mass Wednesday, November 1 • Two complimentary tickets to the 1953 Society Thursday, November 2 Dinner held during Pride Week. Tuesday, November 7 Wednesday, November 8 For more information, contact Brian Monell ’86 Thursday, November 9 at (502) 736-2160 or [email protected]
The 2017-2018 Trinity Annual Fund Your support of the Trinity Annual Fund helps to open the doors of opportunity by providing the experience of a Trinity education. Without it, many families would not be able to send their sons to Trinity. All gifts make a difference. The only gift too small is no gift at all! Three Easy Ways To Give • Go online to trinityrocks.com and click on “Make a Gift.” • Credit card or virtual check (EFT) Contact Sandy at [email protected] • Return the envelope provided in each edition of The Leader Support a Trinity education. Provide the Trinity experience. Invest in a young man’s future. Please give to the Trinity Annual Fund today!
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a Thursday, September 28, 2017 g Join us on Thursday, September 28 for our fourth annual 24-hour online day of giving! Watch Facebook, e Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn for great stories and testimonials from the Trinity Family. Help spread the
L word by sharing, liking and commenting on our posts and be sure to tag your friends. Post a selfie in your
favorite Trinity gear. Use the #ROCKSGive hashtag on your favorite social media platforms and make a gift to the Trinity Annual Fund. All gifts of $100 or more up to $10,000 will be matched! e
h #ROCKSGive benefits the Trinity Annual Fund which helps make the Trinity experience accessible to all students by providing tuition assistance to families with a demonstrated need. 100% of all gifts to the Trinity
T Annual Fund go to Financial Aid. Together, we can make #ROCKSGive the greatest day of giving in Trinity’s history!
n 24 HOURS TO MAKE AN IMPACT ON A YOUNG MAN’S LIFE! n SHOW YOUR ROCK PRIDE! n MAKE A GIFT Let’s Do This!
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Freshmen and their parents attended Trinity’s Students heard from Principal Dan Zoeller , who unique Academic Convocation which aims to im - encouraged them to work with “grit,” using our merse them into the academic life of the school. school motto, “Maximo Animi Ardore” as a guide to Held in the gymnasium named after our founder, work “with the maximum effort of their soul.” Senior the Convocation celebrates the Class of 2021’s Cooper Winrich simultaneously entertained and commitment to the importance of academics in instructed the freshmen to avoid pitfalls that can their lives. Monsignor Steinhauser would have endanger their academic standing. Director of Admis - looked upon this ceremony with immense pride. sions James Torra H’12 led students and parents in signing pages in a special book, putting a seal on the Dean of Studies Jennifer Browning H’06 greeted family/school partnership. Music Director Scott those present. Campus Minister Mary Emrich Ross and members of the choir taught the freshmen H’09 offered an opening prayer. The school’s the Alma Mater, a song they will learn to embrace and president, Dr. Rob Mullen , welcomed all and hold dear, just as the Class of 2017 did. The evening explained that this event is part of a “Trinity” of ended with their first class photo. opening school moments for freshmen: The Convoca - tion touches the intellect; events like the first mixer It was a special evening for all who attended. and Rockin’ touch the heart; and Opening Mass on Aug. 25 touches the soul.
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