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pringtime brings with it a sense of hope and new life. This spring Sseems even more hope-filled. There are so many wonderful things happening at Incarnate Word Academy for which to be grateful. In February, we blessed and dedicated the new Austin Street Athletic Carol and Alex Kirkland 2012-2013 President’s Circle Co-Chairs Complex. Later that same month, the School Board of Directors endorsed a set of strategic planning goals for the next several years. As you page through this publication you will see glimpses of both of those projects. n 2011, the President’s Circle, an annual giving The election of our new Holy Father certainly caught our attention. society, was established to promote renewable With it comes the reality of change both for the individual and for the Church universal. In some sense, Iand replaceable unrestricted gifts that are significant Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation and the election of Pope Francis I signals a certain freedom inherent in in amount and help ensure a successful campaign. all of creation to grow and change to meet the present needs of our time, responding to God’s invitation Through annual commitments beginning at $1,000, as best we can. The world is certainly in need of change. If we ponder the plight of those in our own members of the President’s Circle set the standard community and imagine the enormity of the challenges facing all peoples of the world, we can’t help but stop and thank God for our many blessings. Thanking God is not enough. We are privileged to for giving at Incarnate Word Academy. Our Presi- find hope and consolation in the mission of the Incarnate Word. We are called to continue to give of dent’s Circle members know that the consistency of ourselves, “spending” ourselves in service of this present time. their leadership is a commitment to excellence at In early March of this year, Sr. Camelia Herlihy, Elementary Level Principal, announced that she will Incarnate Word Academy. be retiring at the end of the year. Hence, the theme of freedom, change, and renewal mentioned earlier are likewise a reality for us very close to home. For 54 years, Sr. Camelia has served the Church and A huge thank you to those who have joined the 2012- community in Catholic Education, 20 of them as Elementary Level Principal. Dedication, dignity, and 2013 President’s Circle and contributed to this year’s hard work are only a few words that sum up Sister’s service to “extend the Incarnation.” We, at school, annual fund appeal. are grateful for the ministry she has offered so generously. In her letter to the school community she wrote: David G. and Ann S. Skrobarczyk Adams ‘73 Mr. and Mrs. Jason P. Hoelscher “I am also grateful for the opportunity I have had to serve you parents, students, teachers, James G. and Cecilia Garcia Akers ‘70 Ms. Ann M. Jaime Mr. and Mrs. William R. Baker, III J. Fred, CCCA ‘64 and Janice Johnson teacher aides, and staff at the Incarnate Word Academy Elementary Level—traditional Kenneth G. Bath ‘78 Capt. and Mrs. Alex Kirkland and Montessori—for those 20 years. Your excellence is what has made the school so Dr. and Mrs. Drake Beauchamp Robert J. Klepac, CCCA ‘50 extraordinary, and I know God will continue to bless you and the school in the future.” Mr. Sam N. Beecroft and Dr. Melissa Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Dean I. Lawry Mr. and Mrs. Cody N. Bell Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Layton Lastly, in consultation with Malcolm Smith, business and facilities manager, and the School Board of Pat Megerle Booth ‘49 Mr. Joseph McCabe Directors, we have decided to separate the functions of the business and facilities management. Clearly, Mr. and Mrs. E. Brent Bottom and Mrs. Katia Ramos McCabe Mr. and Mrs. Barry K. Clark Mr. Ralph Meyer and Dr. Pamela Meyer these two very important functions need consistent focus and diligent oversight. On the financial side, Mr. William H. Cleavelin, Jr. Jeannette Stryk Miles ‘60 we are a medium size not-for-profit entity – a Catholic school – with a growing need to manage costs Mr. and Mrs. Joe E. Coco George Anne Hubert Muckleroy ‘55 while establishing and maintaining new plans for continued financial viability. On the facilities side, we Drs. Rafael Coutin and Mary Dale Peterson Mary Loretta Vatzlavick Peebles ‘54 Mr. and Mrs. Steve A. Cox Geraldine Kresse Pritchard ‘64 are maintaining an aging campus in need of updates and repairs. In short, there is simply too much to Dr. Wallace Crozier, M. D. Mrs. Dianne Raska manage for one individual. Dr. and Mrs. Miguel A. De Leon Drs. George and Kathleen Rasmussen Mr. and Mrs. James T. Devlin Louise McMahon Scanlon ‘60 So, for Incarnate Word Academy it is a springtime of change. As we continue our commitment to Mrs. Julia B. Eleazer Josephine E. Levek Schmidt ‘61 serve well those entrusted to us, let us offer a prayer of thanksgiving for all that has been and embrace Mr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Elliott Mr. and Mrs. Daniel R. Shea the future with renewed commitment. Martha F. Ocker Gau ‘92 David and Mona Barrientes Tehle ‘78 Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Gough, II Mr. and Mrs. Stephen H. Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Victor Guajardo Mr. and Mrs. Francisco Villa Mr. and Mrs. Casey E. Hannigan Mr. and Mrs. John W. Wallace Gratefully, Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius M. Hayes, III Mr. and Mrs. Jay Woodall Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hicks Mr. and Mrs. Bill Yeager Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hilliard Aneda R. Shead Zablocki ‘43 Follow the President The above contributions were received up to the time of publication. Charles D. Imbergamo on Twitter President www.twitter.com/iwaccpres
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■ From the IWA President...... 3
■ Campus Ministry...... 5 ■ Gala 2013 2012-2013 School Board of Directors Paxton Longwell, Chair Incarnate Word Academy Annual Gala...... 6 Rod Martin, Vice-Chair ■ Athletics Sr. Michelle Marie Kuntscher ‘60, Superior General
Repeat! City Champions...... 8 Barry Clark Joe Coco Angel Swimming is Flying High...... 8 Tim Ehrman ’86 Repeat! District Champions...... 8 Sammie Grunwald ■ Academics Sr. Juliane Kuntscher ’55
Musical Play Enhances Learning...... 9 Frances Mir ‘65 Dave Thomas Montessori Family Night...... 9 Stephen Thomas Private Schools Interscholastic Association...... 10 Sr. Brenda Thompson ’56 Coastal Bend Regional History Fair...... 10 Charles D. Imbergamo, President VASE Art Competition...... 11 Mike Lippincott ‘81, Chair Emeritus TAPPS Sweepstakes Winners...... 11 Administrative Team National Merit Finalist...... 11 Charles D. Imbergamo, President TAPPS District Champions!...... 12 Blanca Cummins, Montessori Director ■ Sr. Camelia Herlihy, Elementary Level Principal Strategic Goals Adolfo Garza, Middle Level Principal Strategic Planning Goals 2013 to 2018...... 13 Jose Torres, High School Level Principal Sister Camelia Herlihy Retires...... 13 President’s Council ■ Enlighten, Inspire, and Strengthen Charles D. Imbergamo, President Phase I: Complete! Austin Street Athletic Complex...... 14 Connie F. Cadena, Executive Director of Advancement ■ Living Stones Building the Mission Reynaldo “Gator” Garcia, Athletic Director Priscilla Ramos, Director of Technology & Communications Major Donnor Appreciation Dinner...... 16 Malcolm Smith, Business and Facilities Manager ■ Booster Club Contributors The “Weight” Is Over...... 17 Connie F. Cadena ■ Spotlight Amy Canterbury Lori Cruz Faculty Member Spotlight...... 18 Dominique Damian Board Member Spotlight...... 18 Margaret Mary Dreyer ‘62 Alumni Spotlight...... 18 Charles D. Imbergamo ■ Alumni Janice Johnson Priscilla Ramos Class Reunions...... 19 Sr. Martha Ann Snapka ‘53 First Annual Jingle & Mingle Alumni Christmas Luncheon...... 20 Martha Jo Southernwood ‘53 Memorial Mass & Reception...... 20 Contact Us Upcoming Events...... 20 (361) 883-0857 Homecoming...... 21 www.iwacc.org Alumni Happenings...... 22 Send comments, story ideas, letters, and/or photos to:
Transitions...... 25 Incarnate Word Academy Magazine ■ The Messenger Incarnate Word Academy Foundation 2920 South Alameda Scholarships ...... 26 Corpus Christi, Texas 78404 Phone: (361)883-0857 ext. 176 ■ Tributes...... 27 Fax: (361) 883-2185 Email: [email protected]
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4 THE MESSENGER | SPRING 2013 CAMPUS MINISTRY Mission Team Serves Others Throughout Holy Week he High School Level Mission Team commits their time and efforts to serving others. The Tstudents work and worship together with the people in the parishes and communities in which they serve. During the week of March 24-31, 2012-2013 High School Level Mission Team approximately 75 students spent a week in Big Wells and Asherton, Texas, spreading God’s Word and serving others throughout Holy Week. ■
We want to give our young people the gift of seeing “ life through the eyes of others,” Sister Rosa Ortiz, IWA Director of Campus Ministries, said. “So, in addition to the manual labor that our students put forth to help revitalize communities, they also have the opportu- nity to have a deeper understanding of lifestyles that The Mission students take a moment from work are very different from their own life experience. ” in Big Wells, Texas to have their photo taken. Read more or view more photos from the Mission Team’s The Mission students repair the trim on the trip at www.iwacc.org/publications St. Michael’s Catholic Church CCD Center in Big Wells, Texas.
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The Incarnate Word Academy Moonlight 1 Bishop Michael Mulvey, Masquerade Gala was record breaking ! Sr. Anna Marie Espinosa ’66, and Sr. Judith Marie Saenz On Friday, March 1, over 550 people 2 John and Adriana Roberts descended upon the Solomon P. Ortiz 3 Gala Co-Chairs International Center to celebrate the 2 Shawn Groesbeck annual gala. and Catherine Tobin Honorary Chairs Marcy and Neil Hayes were recognized 4 IWA President for over 30 years of dedication, commitment, and support Charles D. Imbergamo with Gala Honorary Chairs of Incarnate Word Academy. Gala Co-Chairs Catherine Marcy and Neil Hayes Tobin and Shawn Groesbeck were recognized for 5 Ingrid D’Anna, organizing a most amazing gala. Carol Kirkland, The gala produced $178,000, the highest net income and Janice Clark in the history of this signature fundraiser. ■ 6 Monique Villarreal, Cheryl Rister, Melanie Jennings ’96, Angelica Santillan, 3 Katia Ramos McCabe, and Reena Bell 7 Jerome Vasquez, John Aguirre, Kim Vasquez, Glenn Vasquez, Luis Cadena, Dee Vasquez, Fay Carylon, and Connie Cadena
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GALA SPONSORS SPONSOR TICKETS AUCTION DONORS Dr. Pat L. Hubert Mr. Ruben Limas GOLDEN ARCHANGEL Cecilia & Jim Akers Ainsworth Trucking Drea Limke Mrs. Mary Ellen Galvan SPONSORS $10,000.00+ Dugan Eye Institute Al Willeford Chevrolet, Inc. Eddie Buhider’s Liquid Town Ms. Jenna Clark Erin Kuffel Nails by Chris Garza CITGO Henry F. Fey Alexis Hunter Interiors Esther Garza Nancy & Drake Beauchamp San Jacinto Title Services Texas Lone Star Petroleum - Amy & Michael Canterbury Teresa & Jeff Cobbs Andrew Orgill Ethan Allen Home Interiors Nikki J’s – Jenna Clark SILVER ARCHANGEL Shea Physical Therapy Angel Basketball Camp Father James Kelleher Northshore Country Club SPONSORS $5,000.00 Smart Plumbing Angelica Tobin Francisco’s Salon Nydia Gonzalez Danbowrg Friends of Incarnate Word Academy Our Lady of Corpus Christi Corpus Christi Caller-Times Ann & Mike Lippincott UNDERWRITERS Ann DeLeon Fulton Construction/Coastcon Patricia Lewis The John G. and Marie Stella Kenedy Georgina Mortera-Maltais Paulette Guajardo - Allstate Insurance Memorial Foundation Children’s Art Auction Anthony’s Aveda Salon & Spa Debbie & Matthew Layton Art Center of Corpus Christi Gignac & Associates Architects Physicians Medi-Spa BRONZE ARCHANGEL Baker Hughes Drilling Fluids Gill Landscape Nursery Picture Playhouse Silent Auction Gloria & Ed Hicks Rathole Drilling Inc. SPONSORS $3,500.00 Paul, Judy & Michael Knowles Barnes & Noble Beachcombers Cove of the Treehouse Goldsmith Jewelers Inc. Reena & Cody Bell Frost Bank Live Auction Art Collective Goosefeather’s State Representative Todd Hunter Fulton Coastcon General Contractors IWA Elementary PTO Belly & Baby Grimaldi’s Pizzeria Robbi & Darrell Atkins Marcy & Neil Hayes Valet Parking Best Western Marina Grand Hotel GuadaLupe Designs Robin Jackson Photography Texas A&M University Kingsville Mike Shaw Toyota Bleu Bistro - Azur Bar - Havana Gypsy Collection Row Zone Fitness and Rowing Studio The Dobson Family & Whataburger Photo Booth Bobby & Donna Gough H&T Catering Rudy’s Bar-B-Q Trirock Energy - Amy & Tim Ehrman Shawn & Gary Groesbeck Boots ‘n Britches Western Wear Hamlin Pharmacy Sally & Will Ohmstede ARCHANGEL SPONSOR Cocktail Hour Brinca! Heavenly Hands Massage Salon 404 $1,500.00 Braman Winery Buddy Walker Home Furnishings HEB Sandra Ficenec L&F Distributors Butler Signature Events Heidi Rae Photography Sandra Ledesma Adelle & E.B. Bottom Buxtons Jewelers Hester’s Cafe & Coffee Bar Sarah & Robert Bordenet American Bank, N.A. Entertainment Holly Thomas Sarah Smith Navy Army Community Credit Union Camp Champions Brinca! Richardson & Bell Families Carol & Alex Kirkland Hortencia Perez Seaworld San Antonio Canterbury Design & Construction Piano Performances Carolyn Orgill Hurricane Alley Waterpark Shannon’s Distinctive Fashion Carlisle Insurance The Piano Gallery Caryl & Jim Devlin Ingrid & Gasper D’Anna Shawn & Gary Groesbeck Cars 4 Cash The Shull Piano Studio Catherine Tobin & Bob Hilliard IWA Cheerleading Shawn Pettus Christus Spohn Health System IWA Video CC Buccaneer Commission IWA Elementary Traditional Shea Consulting Services, LLC Core Coastal Realty Bob & Catherine Hilliard Center Court, Inc IWA Elementary Montessori Shea Physical Therapy Cy & DeeDee Richards Invitations at the Corpus Christi Country Club IWA Middle Level Shelia Mulligan Debbie & Matthew Layton Renfrow & Company, Inc Charles D. 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Optical The Middle Level Quilt Club Susan & James Gonzales Cynthia Ramirez Leslie Green the Clutter Queen TLC Limousine Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Adolph Falcon Liquid Town Today’s Kid - Dalia Brem Ann Middour - Debbie & Dan Shea Ovations Food at the Ortiz Center Debbie & Matthew Layton Lorena Jean Photography Treehouse Art Collective Pam & Shawn O’Conner In memory of Stella Love Chrysler Jeep Dodge Tropicana Las Vegas & William “Jack” Gallagher Dee Lynn Braman Parker School Uniforms Denny Bales Diamonds Maintech International - Vanity Box - DeLisa Hernandez Patricia & Buddy Bell Charles D. Imbergamo - Donna & Bobby Gough Walmart In honor of Incarnate Word Academy Diocese of Corpus Christi - Sandra & Michael McCutchon Bishop Michael Mulvey Marble Slab Creamery Alameda Whataburger Shawn & Gary Groesbeck School Board Marco & Co Catering White Stripe Catering Dorothy Malo Dolphin Dock, Inc Sisters of the Incarnate Word Domino’s Pizza Mari & Rene Morin William Thomas Exxon and Blessed Sacrament Ellen M. Flood - Miss Kitty’s Fishing Get Aways Woodhouse Day Spa In memory of Dr. Robert Bluntzer Dr. & Mrs. William & Quintilla Nisimblat The Anthony, Braugh, Hannigan, Dr. Bouldoukain Choucair, O.D. Monograms & More Yvette Rangel & Hoelscher Families Mary Pat Slavik Mary Pat Slavik - Moody’s Quality Meats The Ficenec & Rumley Families In memory of Albert Slavik The Guajardo & Nisimblat Families McAllen Catholic Daughters, The Hilliard Family Court 2368 - The Loftin, Visintine, Shipley, In memory of mother, Wyatt & Ashley Families Mary Agnes Riek SAVE THE DATE Mr. & Mrs. David Donald Rev. Michael A. Howell - In memory of deceased members Incarnate Word Academy 2014 Gala of IWBS William Goldston SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 2014 AMERICAN BANK CENTER
THE MESSENGER | SPRING 2013 7 ATHLETICS REPEAT! City Champions! n January, the seventh grade girls basketball team entered the Corpus Christi Independent School District’s basketball tournament and brought home the championshipI trophy for its second consecutive year. The girls competed against 15 teams defeating Haas, Baker, Flour Bluff, and Kaffie in the championship game. Overall, they had a great season ending it with a 20-2 record. ■
2012–2013 Seventh Grade Girls Basketball Team
Angel Swimming is Flying High t has been a great year for the Angel Swim Teams. IThe varsity had everyone placing top 8 in Region, earning Texas Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association (TISCA) All-Region patches. During the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) State Swim Meet, everyone placed in the top 10 in at least one event. For their efforts, they all earned TAPPS 2012-2013 High School Level Varsity Swim Team 2012–2013 Middle Level Swim Team All-State Honorable Mention. In addition, Angelina Wolfe earned TISCA All-State for having one Coach Wolfe and Coach Nelson look forward to returning next of the top 24 fastest times in the 200 Individual Medley across all year for another great year at IWA. The 2013–2014 teams look to TAPPS divisions for the 2012–2013 season. be even stronger than this year. The team is expected to grow and The middle level team is doing just as well as the varsity. Each be STATE BOUND again! ■ swimmer improved their times, and more importantly—their Read more about the High School Level Swim Team at technique over the season. The middle level divers added to the www.iwacc.org/publications team’s effort by placing in the top 8 at every meet.
CONGRATULATIONS TO INCARNATE WORD ACADEMY COACH MALCOLM SMITH 2013 ALL SOUTH TEXAS GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH OF THE YEAR ! REPEAT! District Champions! he varsity basketball team defended their second consecutive Texas TAssociation of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) 3-4A district title and were within one victory of the 4A state tournament. The team ranked 23rd in the State among TAPPS 4A and 5A teams by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches (TABC) and won 11 of their final 12 games 2012-2013 High School Level Girls Varsity Basketball Team this season in reaching the regional final.■
8 THE MESSENGER | SPRING 2013 ACADEMICS – ELEMENTARY LEVEL Musical Play Enhances Learning earning science with a series of guest lecturers, hands-on labs, and songs proved to be the most engaging way for Mrs. Shockley’s traditional fourth grade class to experience the human body and its systems first Lhand. Doctors and nurses specializing in the study of kidneys, heart, and lungs came to teach the fourth graders through models, video, question and answer sessions, and most dramatically through dissections. In turn, the students researched various body organs and systems and created life-size models of eight of those systems. Finally, the class performed their “Human Body Show.” The musical took the audience through the body, hearing from each organ as they described their own importance to the amazing machine we call our body. ■
Parents eagerly learn about systems and organs at the annual musical “The Human Body Show.” Lindsey Byrom explains how veins and arteries are like the freeways in our body.
View more photos from this lesson at Alex Alonso-Bauer www.iwacc.org/ performs in the class musical. publications
Montessori Family Night: Montessori Math Curriculum uthor and teacher trainer Michael Duffy states in his book Montessori Math and the Developing Brain, “The richness of the learning experience for your child depends on theA number of senses and dimensions involved in the process. Montessori math materials are real, three-dimensional, multi-sensory objects instead of flat pictures in a book or, worse, just words and numbers to explain mathematical concepts.” Montessori math materials are wonderful tools that the student uses not only to learn mathematics, but to explore and understand concepts and think and reason logically. The more active and in control the student is, the greater the thirst for discovering new knowledge and perfecting of mastery of skills. When a second grader chooses math work from the shelf, there is a degree of interest within this act. The material is paired with skill level and learning occurs as a result of this activity. The three age groups in the classroom encourages collaboration, cross age teaching and learning, which are a common staple Second grader Kiernan Cruger working a division problem of the environment. This supports not only academic progress, but social and emotional with the Test Tubes. development as well. ■ How is the spiral math curriculum supported with the materials ? A few examples:
■ The Golden Beads at the primary level are used for numeration, place value and an introduction to the four operations with whole numbers. They are used at the lower elementary level to more fully explore the four operations. Then the spiral continues with the same operations with other materials like the stamp game, bead frames, Checkerboard, and test tube division, with the color coding established with the stamp game used throughout the other materials.
■ The Checkerboard in lower elementary is used for compound multiplication of whole numbers. It is used again in upper elementary for cross multiplication (a process that eliminates the use of partial products). There is a decimal version of the Checkerboard for decimal multiplication. Students presenting the math curriculum spiral. Parents had the opportunity to view the Montessori Math Curriculum from 3 years to 5th grade. ■ The Binomial and Trinomial Cubes are used in primary as sensorial puzzles. They are used again in upper elementary in the work students do with cubing and cube roots. View more photos from Montessori Family Night at www.iwacc.org/publications
THE MESSENGER | SPRING 2013 9 ACADEMICS – MIDDLE LEVEL
6th to 8th GRADE 8th GRADE MATHEMATICS PSIA Academic CALCULATOR APPLICATIONS 2nd Place: Richie Flores District Meet STATE 2nd Place: J.R. Ramos State Alternate: J.R. Ramos BOUND! 6th GRADE NUMBER SENSE 7th GRADE MAPS, GRAPHS, n Saturday March 23, 41 middle level students State Alternate: Andrew Ficenec & CHARTS participated in the Private Schools Interscholastic State Alternate: Sofia Aguirre 8th GRADE READY WRITING AssociationO District (PSIA) Meet at St. John Bosco Catholic State Alternate: Ian Simmons 8th GRADE MAPS, GRAPHS, School in San Antonio. Twelve of those students are headed & CHARTS to the state competition at Texas Christian University in 7th GRADE SCIENCE 1st Place: J.R. Ramos Fort Worth. ■ State Alternate: Ashley Montgomery 7th GRADE NUMBER SENSE 2012-2013 PSIA State Academic Qualifiers 6th GRADE VOCABULARY 2nd Place: Kaylyn Dinh State Alternate: Emma Creech State Alternate: Marc Choucair 7th and 8th GRADE VOCBULARY 8th GRADE NUMBER SENSE State Alternate: Brad Thering 1st Place: J.R. Ramos 6th to 8th GRADE DICTIONARY 6th GRADE ON-SITE DRAWING SKILLS 2nd Place: Robert Moffitt 1st Place: Sara Beth Becker 7th GRADE ON-SITE DRAWING 7th and 8th GRADE 1st Place: Millicent Alvarado IMPROMPTU SPEAKING 1st Place: Mary Matl 7th and 8th GRADE Sixth grader Gabriel Rauen qualified to compete in the PROSE INTERPRETATION State Geography Bee, which was held at the Pat May 6th GRADE MATHEMATICS 1st Place: Mary Matl Center in Bedford. Congratulations to Gabriel on this huge 1st Place: Daniel Diejomoah State Alternate: Claudia Leal accomplishment! 2nd Place: Marc Choucair 8th GRADE SCIENCE 7th GRADE MATHEMATICS 2nd Place: Bradley Thering State Alternate: Brad Thering Read more about the Geography Bee at 1st Place: Ashley Montgomery www.iwacc.org/publications 2nd Place: Robert Walsh
HISTORICAL PAPER Coastal Bend Regional History Fair Justin Cavazos State Qualifier STATE Sheridan Steen State Qualifier BOUND! Noah Garcia State Alternate GROUP EXHIBIT Paris Hanna State Qualifier Danielle Harrel Jackie Rodriguez Helena Van Maren Mary Ann Fergie State Alternate Ashley Montgomery 2012-2013 PSIA History Fair State Qualifiers
everal students competed at the Coastal Bend Regional History Fair at Texas A&M University INDIVIDUAL EXHIBIT in Kingsville. Students from the middle level participated in various categories: Historical Meagan Harrington State Alternate Paper,S Group and Individual Documentary, and Group and Individual Exhibits. The students competed against schools throughout the South Texas region. The Coastal Bend Regional GROUP DOCUMENTARY History Fair has been held for 30 years and the middle level has participated in this competition for the past 10 years with excellent results. This year’s competition was a success with several Trevor Creamean State Alternate projects qualifying for the State competition and others earning alternate positions. The Texas Jule Moya State History Fair will be held at the Bob Bullock Museum in Austin, from May 3–4. ■ INDIVIDUAL EXHIBIT
Read more about the Coastal Bend History Fair Winners at J.R. Ramos State Qualifier www.iwacc.org/publications Caitlyn Martinez State Qualifier
10 THE MESSENGER | SPRING 2013 ACADEMICS – HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL VASE Art Competition igh school level art students participated in the Region 2 Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) held at Del Mar College in February. HTwelve area schools entered 330 pieces of art. Of these entries, only 33 went to state competition in College Station from April 5-6. IWA entered 20 pieces, with 15 receiving the highest rating. Pieces are judged by craftsmanship and student knowledge of elements of design and principles of art. Erin Kuffel, Sam Lathrop, Lucero Perez, Lois Pierce, and Deanna Ramirez went to state. ■
Read more and view more photos at www.iwacc.org/publications Erin Kuffel and Samuel Lathrop received medals for their entries.
TAPPS Sweepstakes Winners National Merit Finalist he High School Level Band and Choir competed at the Texas Association of enior, John L. Bronold is one of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) State Music Competition from April 15,000 high school level students 12-13T in Belton. The Angel band earned TAPPS State Sweepstakes and superior inS the country with the distinction rating in all instrumental solos and ensembles. of National Merit Finalist. Bronold IWA music students received 1st Division awards and State trophies in the scored in the top 1 percent of the following categories: Large Concert Band - 1st Division; Concert Sight Reading students who took the PSAT. - 1st Division; Instrumental State TAPPS 1st Division Sweepstakes Award; John L. Bronold As stated by the National Merit Jazz Band Completion - 1st Division, Piano Solo (Hank Carrillo) - 1st Division; Scholarship Corporation, the schol- Trumpet Solo (Harmon Dobson) - 1st Division; and Flute Solo (Mamiko Hosoe) arship program is an academic competition for - 1st Division. recognition and scholarships. High school students Angel band members are: Aaron Alexander; Evan Buhidar; Cristian Ferrnandez; enter the National Merit Program by taking the William “Hank” Carrillo, Harmon Dobson, Mamiko Hosoe, Mary Hubert, William PSAT and by meeting published program entry “Bo” Gilmore, Samuel Lathrop, Loc Nguyen, Jacquelyn Salazar, and Mark Salloum. and participation requirements. There are over 1.5 The choir received a rating of “2” at the TAPPS State Music Competition. million qualifying students each year. Recipients Soloists Ginger Villarreal, Victoria are chosen based on their abilities, skills and Read more about the TAPPS State Music ■ Pena, and McKinna Gourley each Competition at www.iwacc.org/publications accomplishments. received a rating of “1.” ■ Read more about other IWA national scholars at www.iwacc.org/publications
High School TAPPS State Music Competition – Choir Soloists ( L-R ): Ginger Villarreal, Victoria Pena, and McKinna Gourley (Not pictured: Kristian Lopez, Theresa Lopez, and Meri-Ashton Van Winkle)
High School Level TAPPS State Music Competition – Band Back Row: Evan Buhidar Third Row ( L-R ): Mark Salloum, Samuel Lathrop, Hank Carrillo, and Loc Nguyen Second Row ( L-R ): William Gilmore, Mary Hubert, and Aaron Alexander Front Row ( L-R ): Harmon Dobson, Mamiko Hosoe, Jacquelyn Salazar, and Christina Fernandez
THE MESSENGER | SPRING 2013 11 ACADEMICS • TAPPS TAPPS District Academic Champions! REPEAT! he Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) AcademicsT Team competed in Austin at Hyde Park High School in April. The students have been practicing and competing throughout the year in order to be successful at the State tournament. The team placed in nine categories at the State level, and came in a close 2nd place with 66 points. The 1st place team had a total of 67 points. ■
2012-2013 TAPPS Academic Team
2013 STATE 2013 DISTRICT ACADEMIC RESULTS ACADEMIC RESULTS
TEAM RESULTS SPELLING SOCIAL STUDIES TEAM RESULTS 1. IWA 218 Jackie Salazar 2nd Brittany Donald 1st 1. Tyler Grace Derek Ficenec 2nd 2. Hyde Park 65 CURRENT EVENTS Community 67 Maddie Baker 3rd 3. St. Joseph 54 Derek Ficenec 2nd 2. IWA 66 4. Reicher 52 Jesse Woodall 3rd SPANISH 5. Savio 50 Gus Madero 3rd CURRENT EVENTS NUMBER SENSE 6. San Marcos 49 Alondra Fernandez 4th Derek Ficenec 4th 7. Regents 38 Michael Tinning 4th Jesse Woodall 3rd Austin DeGaish 5th DUET ACTING J.R. Gore/ CALCULATOR READY WRITING CALCULATOR Daniel Cassidy 1st James Matl 3rd Derek Ficenec 1st James Matl 1st Abigail Thorud/ Christina Matl 4th Brittany Donald 3rd Christina Matl 2nd Ashley Arriaga 3rd Alex DeLeon 4th ADVANCED MATH ADVANCED MATH Chelsea Guerra/ J.D. Noyola 5th Austin DeGaish 4th SCIENCE Austin DeGaish 4th James Matl 4th James Matl 6th POETRY SOLO ACTING Kyle Guerra 5th J.R. Gore 1st J.R. Gore 2nd SOLO ACTING Chelsea Guerra 3rd PROSE J.R. Gore 1st SOCIAL STUDIES Abigail Thorud 4th Kristian Lopez 3rd ORIGINAL ORATORY Brittany Donald 1st Olivia Tamez 5th Shannay Baradaran 3rd Derek Ficenec 2nd PERSUASIVE SPEAKING Andrea Tinning 5th Maddie Baker 4th Jacob Bartlett 2nd LITERARY CRITICISM Sean Tremblay 6th SPANISH Shannay Baradaran 4th Katie McClung 1st Jacob Bartlett 3rd TAPPS MATH Gus Madero 3rd Alondra Fernandez 6th Maddie Baker 2nd Harrison Longwell 4th DUET ACTING Christina Matl 5th J.R. Gore/Daniel Cassidy 5th POETRY
Read more about the TAPPS District Champions at Chelsea Guerra 6th www.iwacc.org/publications TAPPS MATH Harrison Longwell 4th
12 THE MESSENGER | SPRING 2013 STRATEGIC GOALS Strategic Planning Goals 2013 to 2018 n a collaborative process initiated in May 2012, the Incarnate Word Academy School Board of Directors ratified the following goalsI in each of the key areas below. These goals will be developed into specific outcomes/actions and set on a timeline of completion throughout the next five years. Largely internal and operational, these goals will allow for the continuation of the school’s Enlighten, Inspire, and Strengthen Campaign, as well as address the needs for the future with proper planning, resource allocation, and Sister Camelia as Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of Corpus Christi. diligence. ■
Catholic / IWBS Identity Student Life 1. IWA will initiate campus-wide programs 1. IWA will create and promote Academy-first, Sister Camelia Herlihy Retires which will enable all students and faculty to campus-wide programs to build pride in our develop and maintain a personal relationship students, parents, and supporters. IWA will As Elementary Level Principal with Jesus, Incarnate Word of God. identify, define, and communicate the core purpose elements of all student life activities, 2. IWA will initiate an objective review of what Now, at 75 years of age, I am ready “Catholic Identity” means at the Academy including Athletics, Missions, Academics, and then evaluate the curriculum and faculty and Arts programs “to embrace the latter stages of my at all levels. 2. IWA will refurbish common areas to be journey, so I am retiring as Principal of more inviting. Governance Incarnate Word Elementary at the close 1. IWA will develop and execute a plan to make Guidance & Counseling of this school year. I am also grateful for the school board a more visible, more active 1. IWA will establish a comprehensive guidance the opportunity I had to serve you the part of the IWA community. plan for all three levels that will include parents, students, teachers, teacher aides guidance curriculum, individual planning, 2. IWA will develop and execute a plan and staff of Incarnate Word Academy for ongoing training and professional college preparation and placement, development of the School Board of Directors responsive services, and system services. Elementary Level Traditional and relative to their roles in service to IWA. Facilities Montessori for those twenty years. Your 3. IWA will institute an annual review and 1. IWA will develop a comprehensive Facilities excellence is what has made the school revision of the Board bylaws. Master Plan which includes an integrated so extraordinary, and I know God will Administration & Staffing maintenance process, prioritization process, continue to bless you and the school in stakeholder input process, and external 1. IWA will continually hire and retain the most- the future. qualified teachers and staff, giving preference communication process. Sister Camelia receives her diploma (when appropriate) to Catholic individuals, 2. IWA will develop and implement a from St. Edwards University in 1964. Sr. Camelia” Herlihy, IWBS who actively practice their faith. comprehensive safety and security program. 2. IWA will provide a competitive salary and Financial Management benefits package, implementing professional & Advancement Charles D. Imbergamo, President of Incarnate Word Academy development programs for new and returning 1. IWA will develop a comprehensive plan to expounds, “For fifty-four years, Sister Camelia Herlihy has teachers. educate the IWA community on the financial served the Church and Catholic education. Twenty of those 3. IWA will develop a succession plan for status, structure, and plan of IWA and the years in this ministry of education as Principal of Incarnate administrators, faculty, and staff—recognizing IWA Foundation. Word Academy Elementary Level. It goes without saying, that the need to continue to enhance its programs. 2. IWA will develop a plan to educate the IWA her service and faithful Enrollment Management community on the role of advancement in dedication to the very 1. IWA will define and articulate a clear strategic growth and funding. highest ideals of Catholic description of an IWA graduate. 3. IWA will develop and implement a plan education leave so many of 2. IWA will develop and implement an to grow the IWA Foundation. us in her debt, filled with a outcomes-based enrollment management Technology spirit of deep gratitude for process. 1. IWA will continually research and evaluate her fidelity to the mission of Curriculum technology advancements for administrators, the congregation, Church, 1. IWA will improve vertical alignment by staff, and students to provide a dynamic ■ establishing and integrating subject-specific technology environment. and school.” standards for graduates of elementary, middle and high school levels. ( L-R ) Sister Camelia Herlihy, Adolfo Garza, and Charles D. Imbergamo
THE MESSENGER | SPRING 2013 13 ENLIGHTEN, INSPIRE, AND STRENGTHEN Phase I: Complete! Austin Street Athletic Complex
Blessing and Dedication Ceremony
The ribbon cutting of the Austin Street increases in construction cost over the next Athletic Complex was different than few years. “Today does not mark the end of t was an important date in history for traditional ribbon cutting events. Six athletes the of the Enlighten Campaign”, Imbergamo Incarnate Word Academy. representing the elementary, middle, and added. “We are going to continue to inspire IThe school welcomed parents, families, high school levels raced to the finish line — and dream and work hard, so that Phase students, and friends to its Blessing and which, in this case, was a giant red ribbon. II—building the new Montessori school, Dedication Ceremony of the Austin Street Construction on the renovation of IWA’s and Phase III—adding a middle school Athletic Complex on February 1. Austin Street Athletic Complex began gymnasium—are realized.” The program began with a welcome by October 8, 2012. For additional capital campaign details, to IWA School Board Chair Paxton Longwell, The complex provides student-athletes become a partner in making this campaign a and an opening prayer from Principal Jose with a state-of-the-art facility which includes reality, or to assist in campaign coordinator Torres. an all-weather track, batting and golf cages, activities, please contact IWA Executive “At least 500 people were in attendance,” storage facility for equipment, turf soccer Director of Advancement Connie Cadena IWA Executive Director of Advancement field, zones for track and field events, and at [email protected] or 361-883-8229 Connie Cadena said. new fencing. ext. 100. ■ The Pledge of Allegiance was led by IWA “This is an exciting time for Incarnate students Isabella Williams, Mary Matl, and Word Academy,” IWA President Charles D. 5 Million Elizabeth Kirkland. Imbergamo said. “Our student-athletes work Total Raised Prior to the blessing of the complex, IWA very hard and we are thankful for those who 4 Million junior Theresa Lopez sang the national are partnering with us to make this happen.” $2,369,170 anthem while the school band performed. Renovation of the Athletic Complex 3 Million Honored guests included Bishop Wm. is phase one in our larger multi-year, Michael Mulvey, Ret. Lt. Gen. Marc enhancement project called the Enlighten, 2 Million Cisneros, CEO of the John G. and Marie Inspire, and Strengthen campaign. The Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation, and projected improvements will range in cost 1 Million Rep. Todd Hunter. from $4.3 million dollars depending on
Read more and view more photos from the Austin Street Athletic Complex at www.iwacc.org/publications
14 THE MESSENGER | SPRING 2013 Left: State Representative Todd Hunter with the Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament.
Right: Monsignor Louis Kihneman accompanies Bishop Michael Mulvey during the blessing of the new track and field.
Phase II: Expansion of the Elementary Level Construction of Montessori Building
The proposed 12,000 sq. ft. Montessori building includes:
� Seven classrooms � Extended day facilities � Administrative offices � An Atrium for the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program Coming 2013-2014 Pending Successful Campaign Funding
Phase III: Construction of a Middle Level Gymnasium
The proposed 11,000 sq. ft. facility includes:
� One main court � Restrooms � Coaches’ office � Concession/lobby area � Volleyball courts � Two-sided practice courts Coming 2014-2015 Pending Successful Campaign Funding
THE MESSENGER | SPRING 2013 15 LIVING STONES BUILDING THE MISSION Major Donor Appreciation Dinner
ncarnate Word Academy’s loyal supporters gathered on October 30, 2012, for the school’s Annual Major IDonor Appreciation Dinner. This annual dinner celebrates those supporters of IWA who have made especially generous contributions in the preceding fiscal year. The generosity of all donors advances the mission of Incarnate Word Academy. During the event, guests had the opportunity to Charles D. Imbergamo, IWA President, Ann Skrobarczyk Adams ‘73 and David Adams with Margot and Joe Coco after presenting them were unable to attend, but were recognized visit with each other, as well as with the administration with the Cornerstones Award. as this year’s recipients of the and staff. The dinner is also an opportunity for IWA Foundation Stones Award. leaders to express their gratitude and to share how donor support contributes to the school’s growth and CORNERSTONES FOUNDATION STONES success. ($100,000+) ($50,000+) The highlight of the evening was the induction of Joe and Margot Ortega-Coco David G. and Ann S. Adams donors into the Living Stones Building the Mission Anonymous Donor Donor Recognition Society. This special society recognizes those partners in mission who have contributed cumulative gifts of $50,000 or more or View more photos from the Major Donor Appreciation Dinner at who have remembered IWA in a planned or deferred www.iwacc.org/publications gift. ■
2012-2013 ANNUAL FUND GOAL Unrestricted dollars $275,000 The Annual Fund Appeal supports the Educational Initiatives Fund and provides funding for critical tuition assistance, enriched academic and athletic programs, and needed improvements GIVE ONLINE to the campus. Your gift to the Annual Fund Appeal supplies the necessary dollars that bridge the gap between tuition revenues and the actual cost to educate our students. Yes! I want to participate in advancing the Platinum Archangel $15,000 + mission of Incarnate Word Academy ! Golden Archangel $10,000 - $14,999 Silver Archangel $5,000 - $9,999 £ Parent £ Past Parent £ Grandparent Bronze Archangel $2,500 - $4,999 £ Alumni £ Friend £ Faculty/Staff Archangel $1,000 - $2,499 Angel $100-$999 Cherub Up to $99 Enclosed is my commitment to the 2012-2013 Annual Fund Appeal.
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16 THE MESSENGER | SPRING 2013 BOOSTER CLUB The “Weight” Is Over he Mother Patricia Gunning Gymnasium was a full house on March 18, for the blessing and ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Strength and ConditioningT Center. IWA Alumnus Steve Moore ‘89 was the guest speaker for the event, and Father Paul Hesse from St. Pius Catholic Church blessed the new facility. Father Paul Hesse blessing the new center. “I love this school,” Moore said. “I can’t tell you the value of a Catholic high school education.” All improvements to the center have been paid for through the efforts of the IWA High School Level Booster Club. IWA Athletic Director Reynaldo Garcia said, “It’s because of what we believe in doing, as a school, is to train our students and prep them to first avoid injury. That’s the primary task. The second is to improve their performance in the sport of their choice.” The Strength and Conditioning Center, located in the high school level’s Mother M. Patricia Gunning Gymnasium on Angel Avenue, has two FTS glides, two spin bikes, four double-sided half racks, two super benches, two leg curls, and two leg extensions. It also has a V-Crunch, decline bench, dumbbell rack, back extension, and leg sled. ■ Alumnus Steve Moore ‘89 while The new Strength and Conditioning Center. speaking to the students. Read more and view more photos about the Strength and Conditioning Center I love this school. I can’t tell you the value of a Catholic high school education. at www.iwacc.org/publications ~ Steve Moore ‘89
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THE MESSENGER | SPRING 2013 17 FACULTY SPOTLIGHT
Name: Rhonda M. Mumme What is your favorite thing about the greater IWA Community? IWA Campus Level: Elementary I love the warm feeling of family with students and parents, even after students leave the elementary campus. What is your position at IWA? Elementary Librarian Do you have a favorite memory from IWA? I have many wonderful How many years have you worked in your profession, and how memories in my eight years, but the best is the joy a student has when many years at IWA? 9 years – 8 years at IWA reaching a reading goal or certain reading level that he/she has been Who are your family members? My husband Benny and I have been working towards. The feeling is amazing. married for 33 years and have two college-educated children. Is there something you are willing to share about you that people would be surprised to find out? I did not like to read Rhonda M. Mumme What motivates you to work in Catholic education? I love being able to pray with faculty and students daily. growing up and can’t even tell you some of the titles I read in elementary What is your favorite thing about the IWA students? I like school. I never liked going to the library. It was such a cold and sterile that student’s love coming to the library even if they don’t like to read. place. I finally fell in love with reading in my twenties. I now very seldom Students know the reading bar is high and they don’t seem to mind when listen to music. I am always listening to a book or reading. I push them.
BOARD MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Name: Barry Clark Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament began with a first-rate Academy What is your IWA School Board Position? Member of Executive with Christian values. Committee, Co-Chair Advancement Committee. What is your vision for education in the IWA Community? To How many years have you served on the IWA School Board? Six continue to improve the educational opportunities afforded by IWA and to adequately prepare our students for their future education and life What company are you employed by and what position do you beyond IWA. hold? Manti Exploration Operating Company - President What message would you like to give to the IWA Community? Who are your family members? Janice Clark (wife), Jacob Clark We have a great thing going here, but it could be even better with (12th grade), Jenna Clark (9th grade) the support and participation of all of our parents. Be involved in your Barry Clark What motivates you to serve on the IWA School Board? I am child’s education. motivated to serve and to contribute to the work that the Sisters of the
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Name: Mona Tehle ‘78 What person/faculty member made the biggest impression on your life while at IWA? Mrs. Jewel Shaw taught me how to write When did you attend IWA and what was your graduation date? I started kindergarten in the fall of 1965 and graduated thirteen years well. She was always so dedicated and serious about her responsibilities later in the spring of 1978. as a teacher but also very kind. And Sister Philomena McCormack was so sweet and always tried to make history interesting for a classroom of Did any other family members attend IWA? My older brother bored teenagers. We all loved to try to make her blush – she would turn attended elementary school with me at IWA. Our late cousin, Sister bright red and then giggle at herself. Carmen Barrientes, was our first grade teacher. Biography: How do you think your IWA education has influenced/ After graduating from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio with a BBA in Mona Tehle benefitted you? The thirteen happy years I spent on the IWA campus Accounting, I worked in auditing and accounting for various companies in have shaped my life most significantly by providing me with a solid San Antonio and Dallas, including Arthur Young, Coca Cola, and the Belo spiritual foundation. After falling away from the church for several years Corporation. as a young adult, I found myself drawn back as I matured, married, and started a family. Even now, thirty-five years after leaving the IWA Our family of four moved to Nashville, Tennessee in 2004 after many years campus, I feel the influence of IWA and its wonderful sisters and lay in Dallas. My husband, David, is the Chief Financial Officer of the Dollar teachers every day as I strive to be an example of strong, faithful Catholic General Corporation, and our two sons, Nick and Tony, are students and adulthood for my family. When I see one of my sons extending a kind athletes at Father Ryan High School. hand to a classmate or stopping on the street to give a few dollars Our entire family is active in our parish and Catholic schools. My sons and to a homeless person, I see the influence of my Catholic education I have volunteered countless hours running the Room in the Inn program flowing through me to them. And as I watched my husband, a lifelong at our parish (a food and shelter program for homeless men). My husband Presbyterian, embrace the Church and convert to Catholicism, I knew his and I also volunteer our time as Eucharistic Ministers and as trustees for decision was inspired by my strong faith, instilled in me during my years our sons’ elementary and high schools. at IWA. Every day, I am grateful to my parents for giving me the wonderful gift of a Catholic education.
18 THE MESSENGER | SPRING 2013 CLASS REUNIONS
CLASS OF 1958 55th Class Reunion October 2013 – Date to be announced • Contact Elizabeth Morgan for more information [email protected] CLASS OF 1973 40th Class Reunion Saturday, April 20, 2013 • Food, music and dancing at the Home of Cynthia Reyna Sunday, April 21, 2013 1973 • Mass at the Convent Chapel, followed by a tour of the high school and light lunch RSVP to Laura Leal Estrada 210-535-6020 or [email protected] CLASS OF 1982 31st Class Reunion Friday, August 2, 2013 • Welcome mixer at Republic of Texas Bar & Grill (Omni Bayfront Hotel) For more information contact 1982 Dulce Pardo at 214-284-0924 or [email protected] Saturday, August 3, 2013 • Tour of High School Level and presentation of donation to school • Lunch at the Executive Surf Club • Dinner Party at the home of Willie Mandel
Sunday, August 4, 2013 • Mass at the Convent Chapel • Lunch at Brewster’s Street Icehouse
For more information contact 1958 Amy Canterbury at 361-883-8229 ext. 104 First Annual or [email protected]. Alumni Homecoming Reunion Weekend Visit the Alumni Reunions page at Coming in November www.iwacc.org/alumni/reunions See page 21
THE MESSENGER | SPRING 2013 19 ALUMNI
First Annual Jingle & Mingle Alumni Christmas Luncheon n December 5, 2012, alumni reunited at the Corpus Christi Country Club Oto celebrate the joyous Christmas season together. Alumni were treated to festively decorated Christmas themed tables, a scrumptious meal and live entertainment provided by the middle and high school level choir and the high school level band. It was a lovely event that was enjoyed by all. ■ View more photos from the Evelyn Schanen Nemec ‘49, Pat Megerle Booth ‘49, Ann Gallagher Middour ‘49, Kathryn Thomson McCarty ’81, Geraldine Kelly Jingle & Mingle Alumni Christmas Luncheon at Diane Slavik Cook ‘49, Gloria Spahn Boutte ‘49, and Vivian Khoury ‘49 Thomson ’52, Kyndra McCarty ’09, and www.iwacc.org/publications Lauryn McCarty ‘05
Memorial Mass & Reception n November 4, 2012, alumni, current families and friends of IWA gathered at the Incarnate Word Convent to Ocelebrate the Annual Memorial Mass. As is tradition, Mass began with a special memorial candle light procession. Mass was celebrated by Msgr. Richard Shirley. A special reception was held at the Angel Avenue Student Center following Mass. All gathered in community and enjoyed reuniting with old and new IWA friends. ■
Memorial Mass in the Convent Chapel
View more photos from the Memorial Mass & Reception at www.iwacc.org/publications Memorial Mass Reception in the Angel Avenue Student Center Amy Taft Koch ’87 with sons, Kevin and Michael Koch, current IWA students. MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR OUR UPCOMING ALUMNI EVENTS RESCHEDULED Memorial Mass & Reception Second Annual Jingle & Mingle Incarnate Word Convent Chapel Alumni Christmas Luncheon First Annual Sunday, November 3, 2013 • 11:00 am Corpus Christi Country Club Alumni Homecoming First Annual Alumni Homecoming Reunion Weekend Saturday, December 7, 2013 Reunion Weekend Thursday, November 21–Sunday, November 24, 2013 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Coming in November Gala 2014 Distinguished Alumni Awards Luncheon See page 21 American Bank Center Saturday, June 8, 2013 Saturday, March 1, 2014 Saturday, November 23, 2013 6:00 pm Rescheduled for Alumni Homecoming Reunion Weekend
20 THE MESSENGER | SPRING 2013 HOMECOMING SAVE THE DATE! First Annual Alumni Alumni vs. Parent/Faculty Game Homecoming Reunion Weekend Thursday, November 21 – Sunday, November 24, 2013 n December 6, 2012, alumni enjoyed a homecoming pep rally in the Mother Patricia Gunning Gymnasium, followed • Thursday Burning of the “A” Oby a host of festivities that led up to the big game. Alumni got to Alumni vs. Alumni Basketball Game experience the burning of the “A” and cheered along with students • Friday IWA Homecoming Basketball Game and families. • Saturday Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner and Dance The high school gym was standing room only for the Alumni vs. • Sunday Reunion Mass at the Convent Chapel Parent/Faculty basketball game. Although the Alumni team played and campus tours a hard game, the victory went to the Parent/Faculty team. ■ Visit our website for details as they develop. www.iwacc.org For more information contact Amy Canterbury at 361-883-8229 ext. 104 or [email protected] Memorial Mass & Reception
Top left ( L-R ): Mark Busker ’80 and son Matt Busker ’09 Top right ( L-R ): Brothers, Josh Wanek ’06 and Daniel Wanek ’04 Bottom left ( L-R ): IWA Coach Casper Wenzel and grandson Tyler Gentry ’11 Letty Villarreal ’85, Deborah Rivera ‘82, and Roland Moriada ‘83 Bottom right ( L-R ):Luis Cadena and son Jordan Cadena ‘10
Burning of the “A”
Alumni Team Front Row ( L-R ): Marissa Lopez ’08, Anika Page ’05, and Christina Lopez ’05; Second Row ( L-R ): John Tamez ’05, Michael Canterbury ’90, Daniel Wanek ’04, Jordan Cadena ’10, and Cody Randal ‘10; Back row ( L-R ): IWA Coach Casper Wenzel, Lawrence Garza ’09, Jason Skrobarczyk ’05, Matt Busker ’09, Tyler Gentry ’11, and Josh Wanek ‘06
View more photos from this year’s homecoming at www.iwacc.org/publications Josh Wanek ’06, Malcolm Smith, Gary Groesbeck, and Jason Skrobarczyk ‘05
THE MESSENGER | SPRING 2013 21 ALUMNI HAPPENINGS Adan Narvaez ’09 Daughters Annabelle Katharina (7) and Capital Ob/Gyn Associates of Texas. When guidance, Accion now has the largest an undergraduate Alexandria Jean (5) will participate in the she is not investing in her patients, Dr. microloan portfolio in the United States, senior sprinter at ceremony. John is a firefighter with the Braunstein enjoys skiing, traveling and having disbursed more than 13,000 loans the University of the City of San Antonio. Anika attends the spending time with friends and family. totaling more than $130 million. She is Incarnate Word San University of the Incarnate Word, where She loves spending time with her twin a member of the President’s Council on Antonio, was named she is completing her Degree in Business sister and older sister whenever she Financial Capability and serves on the as a member of Administration with concentration in gets the opportunity. She unwinds board of the San Antonio Branch of the the Lone Star Conference Track and Field Marketing and Accounting. Anika works outdoors on Town Lake with her German Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. She also All-Academic Team. He is one of 11 at BizMatch, Inc. Shepherd-Chow mix, Sierra, or cozying received the American Banker Innovator male athletes who received the honor. In up at home with her 13-year-old cat Award from the American Bankers order to be eligible, athletes must have Anna Rosa named Jasmine. Association in 2008. Other honors at least a 3.3 grade-point average and Garcia Sagebiel include membership in the San Antonio have reached sophomore status both ’94 welcomed a Women’s Hall of Fame and a 2012 athletically and academically. Narvaez new addition to “Woman of Distinction” Award from the has season best times in the 60-meter the family, Wayde Texas Association of Mexican American run (7.18 seconds) and the 200 (23.02). Sagebiel on July Chambers of Commerce. The teams are voted upon by the LSC’s 31, 2012. After Kristina Leal ’06 sports information directors. Narvaez also graduating from IWA, Anna earned her was appointed Chief is part of the UIW four-man relay team BS in Biomedical Science from Texas of Staff to Mayor that earned All-American honors at the A&M University College Station. She of Corpus Christi, NCAA Division II National Championships then earned her Master of Public Health Nelda Martinez in Pueblo, Colorado. The relay foursome in Epidemiology from the University of on December 3, posted a time of 41.18 and placed eighth. North Texas Health Science Center, and 2012. When she her Doctor of Osteopathy at Des Moines Gary Zacher ’04 received his B.S. in University. Anna is currently employed is not working, Kristina enjoys serving math and MBA in management from her community. She currently sits on the as an Emergency Department Physician Wayland Baptist University, where he at Broadlawns Medical Center, in Des IWA Alumni Advisory Council as one of is now employed as Assistant to the three Young Alumni Coordinators. She Moines, Iowa, where she lives with her Executive Director. In 2011, Gary received family. also is a member of the Young Business the Community Service Award at the Professionals and serves on the American University. He married his best friend, Diabetes Association Tour De Cure Deborah, on December 29, 2012, and Hugo Guido ’89 and his wife, Amy, Planning Committee and volunteers with is now the proud father of 2-year-old Big Brothers Big Sisters. Prior to accepting are expecting their second child, Hugo daughter, Haily. Sebastian Guido, in July. Tabitha (8) is the position as Chief of Staff, Kristina currently in M2 (Ms. Brett) and Gigi will served on the City of Corpus Christi be starting at IWA in August. Dr. Guido Community Pride Board, but remains is currently a hospitalist in the Christus active in volunteering in Community David & Gayle Garza Villarreal Pride events. Hospital System and also does home ‘75 met at a Christian Youth Group visits for geriatric patients. He is an avid Astroworld trip in grade school. They supporter of the United States Men’s became high school sweethearts when National Soccer Team. When he is not David attended CCCA and Gayle was at working, he is traveling to the games IWA. Their daughter, Melanie Villarreal and supporting his team. Jennings ’96 is now an IWA parent. Melanie’s daughter, David and Gale’s granddaughter, Madison, is now attending IWA in K4. Jane Braunstein ’85, M.D. graduated from Texas Christian Janie Barrera ’73 and Rio San Antonio Patrick Hayes ‘ 88 and his wife University and Cruises christened the “Ms. Janie” barge Michelle welcomed their third baby, Texas Tech Health in honor of U.S. microfinance pioneer, Catherine Marie, born December 27, Science Center. Barrera, on January 14, 2013. Janie is 2012. Their daughter Clare (4) is in Sister Anika Katharina Page ’05 and John She completed her residence training in the President and CEO of San Antonio Elizabeth’s Montessori class and loves it! David Tamez ’05 are engaged! The Obstetrics and Gynecology at John Peter based Accion Texas Inc., the nation’s Their son Thomas (3) plans to join Clare high school sweethearts will wed in Smith Hospital in Forth Worth, Texas. In largest micro lending organization, at IWA in the fall. August at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. 2003, she moved to Austin and joined with offices in eight states. Under her
22 THE MESSENGER | SPRING 2013 ALUMNI HAPPENINGS Rebeca Martinez husband, Troy. Some of her hobbies ’85 was elected include baking, traveling, and working as judge for the out. She’s also crazy about her toy Texas Fourth District poodle, Princess. Court of Appeals on November 6, 2012. Rebeca currently lives with her family in San Antonio, Texas, where she continues to maintain a general civil trial law, family and criminal litigation practice. After graduating from IWA, she earned distinction as a University Scholar at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. Rebeca received her law degree Willie Mandel ’82, president and Xavier Flores ’95 was recently featured from Boston University School of Law co-owner of Dynamark Security Centers, on HGTV’s House Hunters International. in Boston, Massachusetts, and upon was featured as a Corpus Christi Caller- Flores and his wife Nicole have lived in graduation was the honored recipient of Times Leader in Business in June of 2013. Japan for 10 years. They are now living in the Faculty Award. While in law school, Mandel learned from his parents and Germany, where Flores teaches military Rebeca earned a coveted spot in BU’s grandparents to work hard to achieve dependents for the Department of Civil Law Clinic, and in her third year Vicki Habeeb Mitchell ’67 has retired his goals. He and his brother, Scott, Defense. earned a prestigious clerkship at the from Corpus Christi Independent School opened a Dynamark Franchise in Corpus Boston offices of Mintz, Levin, Cohn, District (CCISD) after 22 years of service. Christi in1990. The electronic security Ferris, Glovsky & Popeo, P.C. Before Vicki began her career in education with division of his business is now run by entering private practice, she served as Forth Worth Independent School District him and his wife, and his company has a summer law clerk for United States as an elementary resource teacher and grown significantly. Dynamark is now an Magistrate Judge Eduardo E. de Ases for then transferred to CCISD where she independent dealer with an additional the Southern District of Texas. She also served for two years as an elementary location in McAllen and more than 25 served two years as Briefing Attorney resource teacher and fourteen years as employees. Mandel credits his parents for Justice Federico G. Hinojosa on the a curriculum and instruction specialist. and grandparents for his success for Thirteenth Court of Appeals. She is an Vicki now plans to work with her instilling a strong work ethic within him active member of her church and her husband, Fred, at their jewelry store, from a young age. He enjoys his family community, and spends much of her Victoria’s Jewels. owned and operated business and works quality time with family and friends. very well with his wife, Corina.
A promotion, a vacation, or a job change . . .
Sarah Castillo Nicholson ‘03 and Troy Nicholson, Jr. were married on August 31, Submit your new information updates, and/or photos to: 2012 at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Sarah attended Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi where she received her Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting in 2007, and her Masters of Accountancy in 2010. She received her CPA certification 2920 South Alameda Corpus Christi, Texas 78404-2733 phone: 361-883-8229 ext. 104 fax: 361-653-2509 in February 2013. Sarah works on both tax and audit assignments at Flusche, email: [email protected] Van Beveran, Kilgore, PC. She loves being home and spending time with her
THE MESSENGER | SPRING 2013 23 The People of CITGO Fuel Good Things In the Communities We Serve
Our roots in communities go back 100 years. And in addition to providing an ample supply of good fuel, we’ve been committed to doing good in your neighborhood. We give back through a variety of CITGO initiatives. In fact, CITGO invests millions of dollars within the communities we serve and our employees dedicate thousands of volunteer hours in social development efforts, including many here in Corpus Christi. To find out more, visitwww.CITGOCorpusChristi.com .
24 THE MESSENGER | SPRING 2013 TRANSITIONS
Lovine Scherlen passed away March 1, 2012. John Adolph Kaler, CCCA ‘52, passed away Judy J. Mason ‘64 passed away January 22, Dorothy Janosek passed away March 10, 2013. Grandchildren: Diane Tagliabue Ferbrache ‘70, November 19, 2012.Wife: Patricia Martin Kaler 2013.Sister: Becky Mathis ‘69, Niece: Amanda Nieces: Mary K. Shirley Salinas, Peggy Fritz; Neph- Dennis Tagliabue ‘78, Doug Tagliabue ‘52; Sister: Rose Marie Hand ‘50, Marguerite Ann Mathis McCain, IWA parent; Great Nieces: Kensey ews: Gerald Shirley, Donald Shirley, Msgr. Richard Joe Newman passed away March 4, 2012. Vatzlavick ‘54, Elaine P. Bates ‘56; Brother: Robert K. McCain, Ella G. McCain, IWA students Shirley; Great-nephews: Ronnie Fritz ‘91, Donald Grandchildren: Miskael Newman ‘00, Monica Kaler ‘61 CCCA Mary Ann Schonefeld Ford passed away J. Shirley ‘00, Gerald Shirley ‘88; Grand-nieces: Newman ‘98; Nieces: Sister Raquel Newman ‘77, Elizabeth A. Palmer passed away November 23, January 23, 2013. Husband: Tom Ford; Daughter: Heather Miner ‘88, Molly Olohan ‘99, Kerry Fritz Shelly Natera ‘69, Loriza Cantu ‘07; Nephews: 2012. Sisters: Mary Clare Hammerton ‘53, Dorothy Linda Ford West ‘72 ‘89, Colleen Fritz ‘93, Peggy Fritz Miskael Newman ‘83, Javier Cantu ‘10, Cirildo Diaz ‘62, Joan Boutwell ‘55 Bruce Allen Krnavek passed away January 24, Elizabeth Libbie Jean Mokry ‘57 passed away Cantu IV ‘09 Angel R. Escobar passed away November 27, 2013. March 10, 2013. Husband: John Mokry Silverio Valencia, Jr. passed away June 4, 2012. 2012. Wife: Tulis Escobar; Daughter: Rebecca Phoebe Jane Cunningham Hatch passed Marguerite Ann Frazier Eaker passed away Daughters: Patricia Valencia Hinojosa ‘70, Claudia Escobar Hawn. Sons: Michael Anthony Escobar away February 5, 2013. Sister-In-Laws: Geraldine March 15, 2013. Daughters: Patricia Farmer ‘62, Valencia Sponsel ‘71; Daughter-in-law: Linda ‘93, Miguel Angel Escobar ‘93 Paquette Hatch ‘50, Grace Hooper ‘47 Mary Weidman ‘65; Son: Willard Eaker Garza Valencia ‘71 Kathryn Drozd Vermillion ‘51 passed away Dr. Robert D. Bluntzer CCCA ‘48, passed away Julie Marie Shamoun ‘70 passed away March COL Michael G. Thornton, USA Retired, passed December 2, 2012. February 6, 2013. 16, 2013. Mother: Therese Shamoun; Sister: Vivian away July 5, 2012. Wife: JoAnn Blaschke Thornton Dolores G. Perez passed away December 8, Daywood ‘68 ‘76 Joseph Patrick Hardeman ‘58 passed away 2012. Daughter: Dr. Ana Yolanda Perez ‘69 February 28, 2013. Leonarda Barrera passed away March 18, Kevin Patrick McCabe passed away September Jean McCullough passed away December 17, 2013. Daughter: Janie Barrera ‘73; Grandson: Tony 25, 2012. Mother: Frances Johnson McCabe ‘52 Ralph H. Tom CCCA ‘43, passed away March 2, Barrera ‘79 2012. 2013. Daughters: Judith Anne Northrup ‘70, Susan Elizabeth “Bette” McEvoy-Hoelscher ‘54 George William McCaskill passed away Decem- Taylor, Nancy Wolf ‘74 Gloria Wilmot Sanchez ‘54 passed away March passed away. September 25, 2012. Husband: ber 20, 2012. Wife: Betty Bledsoe McCaskill ‘59 19, 2013. Jeron Hoelscher; Sister: Frances McEvoy Gene Eisenhauer passed away March 3, 2013. William H. Ehrhardt passed away December 22, Sister-in-law: Patricia Murray Eisenhauer ‘61 Elva Flores passed away March 20, 2013. Son- Joyce L. Hebner passed away October 26, 2012. 2012. Daughter: Barbara Ehrhardt Burch ‘68 In-Law: Jose Torres, IWA High School Principal; Daughter: Heidi Hebner Clark ‘83 Martha Kaler passed away March 8, 2013. Daughter-In-Law: Rosario Flores, IWA Elementary Carmen, (Mother-in-law of Patricia Bath Ross Brother-in-law: Arthur Kaler; Niece: Elaine Level Aide Lorraine Mew Eden ‘40 passed away October ‘68) passed away December 22, 2012. Gramling ‘91; Nephews: Paul Kaler ‘92, Michael 27, 2012. Son: Sherman Michael Eden; Daughters: Kaler ‘02 Dorothy Agnes Ritter ‘38 passed away March Sallye Millhouse ‘63, Mary Davidson, IWA parent Caroline Johnson passed away January 1, 2013. 25, 2013. of alumni; Son-In-Law: Johnny Davidson, parent Sister: Marlene King, IWA Middle Level teacher of alumni; Grandson: Marshall E. Davidson ‘02 Burnard Schwirtlich passed away January Dora Macaione Pecora ‘54 passed away 2, 2013. Sister: Rosalie Schwirtlich Frantz ‘49, October 29, 2012. Sister: Dorothy Ann Macaione Brother Edward Schwirtlich ‘48 Owens ‘54 Millie M. Dulak passed away January 3, 2013. Robert J. Vanacek passed away October 30, Son: John Dulak ‘68 In Loving Memory 2012. Daughter: Joyce Ramirez, IWA parent; Margaret Frances Featherling Fisher passed Son-in-law: Ramiro Ramirez, IWA parent; away January 10, 2013. Son: Jim Fisher Jr. ‘53; Granddaughters: Courtney D. Ramirez, Deanna M. Daughter: Ann Hunt Geraldine D’Unger McGloin ’56 Ramirez, Kimberly R. Ramirez, IWA students. Louise Peters passed away January 13, 2013. December 18, 1938 – March 10, 2013 James Hatch passed away November 9, 2012. Mother: Diane Peck Peters ‘58. Aunt: Alice Peck Sisters: Geraldine Hatch Paquette ‘50, Grace Hatch Vaugn ‘55 Hooper ‘47; Brother: Larry Hatch Geraldine was a woman who loved her Catholic Jerry P. Clark passed away January 14, 2013 Ruby Scherlen Tagliabue passed away Wife: Martha Clark, IWA grandparent; Son: Barry faith. She was deeply grateful for the influence November 11, 2012. Daughter: Diane Tagliabue Clark, IWA parent and board member; Daughter- the Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Ferbrache ‘70, Sons: Dennis Tagliabue ‘78, Doug in-law: Janice Clark, IWA parent; Grandchildren: Tagliabue, Nephew: Tom Tagliabue ‘82, Steve Jacob Clark, Jenna Clark, IWA students Sacrament had on her family in the formative years. Tagliabue, Niece: Michelle Tagliabue Thomas B. “Mickey” Whelan CCCA ‘40, passed Her time at Incarnate Word Academy had such a profound effect on her, Former IWA student, Tad Humpal, passed away January 20, 2013. that she devoted her life to furthering the Incarnate Word mission – to away November 11, 2012. Father: Scott Humpal, Edmond J. Ford Jr. passed away January 21, Brother: Dillon Humpal, former IWA student; make Jesus known and loved. She served as Director of Development at 2013. Daughters: Helen Ford Allen ‘62, Grace Sister: Sara Humpal, former IWA student Daly Ford Powers ‘63; Grandchildren: Lizzie Allen Incarnate Word Academy in the latter 1980’s and early 1990’s. Geraldine Sylvia Lea Ybarra ‘60 passed away November Holmes ‘90, Janet Allen, Ford Allen ‘97, James sought to encourage lay Catholic involvement through her work with 12, 2012. Husband: Joe H. Ybarra, Daughter: Nora Allen ‘01, Jack Powers ‘85, Roberta Powers various Catholic organizations, especially Incarnate Word Academy, the Schell ‘81, Sisters: Norma Dishman ‘58, Minerva Wallace ‘87, Kyle Powers Cromwell, Edmond Leal ‘62 Powers ‘90, Willie Powers ‘98, Tim Powers; Great Diocese of Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi Cathedral and the South Texas Manuel F. Najera passed away November 12, Grandchildren: C.J. Schindler, Welder Cromwell, Catholic. Geraldine loved history, and was a passionate contributor to 2012. Daughter: Elizabeth “Liz” Flores ‘72 Triple Powers, Sterling Cromwell, Grace Powers, Jackelyn Cromwell. promoting those generations of faith who have gone before us in Texas. Elizabeth Anne Hughes England ‘67 passed She represented the core values of Incarnate Word Academy throughout away November 19, 2012. Sister: Pat Hughes Juan “Frankie” Vasquez passed away January ‘60; Brothers: Robert Hughes CCCA ‘57, Richard 21, 2013. her life and left a legacy of faith, history, and service that will be missed Hughes CCCA ‘61, Johnny Hughes CCCA, Charlie Eugene J. Michal “EJ” CCCA ‘54, passed away and remembered by all. Hughes CCCA January 21, 2013. Wife: Joyce Busenlehner Michal ‘56
THE MESSENGER | SPRING 2013 25 INCARNATE WORD ACADEMY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Sister Dorothy Anhaiser Scholarship School Board of Directors Scholarship V.J. and Mary Lou Pesek Scholarship Ms. Laura Silva Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Colwell Incarnate Word Academy Mr. John Pesek Ms. Elisa G. Soliz Mrs. Suzanne Housewright Father Louis Joseph ’47 Scholarship Jim and Betty Nemec Petru Scholarship Ms. Emily C. Soto Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Losier Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Campbell Wilbur D. and Mary Kuntscher Berry ‘56 Ms. Norma Vasquez Verizon Wireless Marie Habeeb ‘42 Joe C. and Geraldine Petru Kuntscher ‘59 Mr. Rodney O. Williams, Sr. Lt. Cmdr. Fred and Elena Helle Ms. Bertha G. Zamora Catherine “Tad” and Buck Kelly Scholarship Sr. Juliane Kuntscher ‘55 Annette Deanne (Dee Dee) Berry Scholarship Raymond and Margaret Mary Kelly Dreyer ‘62 Sr. Michelle Marie Kuntscher ‘60 Gerald Robert and Willie Mae Shirley Scholarship Wilbur D. and Mary Kuntscher Berry ‘56 Kenneth and Elizabeth Kelly Morgan ‘58 Victor A. Kuntscher Art and Mary Shirley Salinas ‘75 Joe C. and Geraldine Petru Kuntscher ‘59 Geraldine Kelly Thomson ‘52 Mr. and Mrs. James A. Petru Sr. Juliane Kuntscher ‘55 Woodrow and Eileen Kuntscher Riedel Sister Martha Ann Snapka ’53 Scholarship Kuntscher 50th Celebrants Scholarship Sr. Michelle Marie Kuntscher ‘60 Terry M. and Judy Kuntscher Temple ‘64 Mr. and Mrs. Roberto Montoya Victor A. Kuntscher Wilbur D. and Mary Kuntscher Berry ‘56 Dolores Petru Vesely ‘56 R.J. “Jake” and June Snapka Scholarship Woodrow and Eileen Kuntscher Riedel Joe C. and Geraldine Petru Kuntscher ‘59 Jimmy and Therese Kuntscher Weisman ‘59 Mr. and Mrs. Roger Mutchler Terry M. and Judy Kuntscher Temple ‘64 Sr. Juliane Kuntscher ‘55 Elizabeth Petru Yaklin ‘61 Sr. Michelle Marie Kuntscher ‘60 Carmen Solis Scholarship Jimmy and Therese Kuntscher Weisman ‘59 Chris Riedel Scholarship Victor A. Kuntscher Maria del Carmen Solis Dr. Bob Bezdek Scholarship Woodrow and Eileen Kuntscher Riedel Wilbur D. and Mary Kuntscher Berry ‘56 Sara Solis Scholarship Dr. Bob Bezdek Terry M. and Judy Kuntscher Temple ‘64 Joe C. and Geraldine Petru Kuntscher ‘59 Sara Solis Educational Trust Bluntzer-Hernandez Scholarship Jimmy and Therese Kuntscher Weisman ‘59 Sr. Juliane Kuntscher ‘55 Sr. Michelle Marie Kuntscher ‘60 Sandra Pope LeMaire Sykora ’66 Scholarship Marie Herschbach Callis ‘49 Frank and Margaret Kuntscher Scholarship Victor A. Kuntscher Geraldine Kelly Thomson ‘52 Sister Catherine Brehony Scholarship Wilbur D. and Mary Kuntscher Berry ‘56 Woodrow and Eileen Kuntscher Riedel Scott and Josephine Temple Scholarship Anonymous Joe C. and Geraldine Petru Kuntscher ‘59 Terry M. and Judy Kuntscher Temple ‘64 Wilbur D. and Mary Kuntscher Berry ‘56 Busker Memorial Scholarship Sr. Juliane Kuntscher ‘55 Jimmy and Therese Kuntscher Weisman ‘59 Mark and Anita Busker Sr. Michelle Marie Kuntscher ‘60 Joe C. and Geraldine Petru Kuntscher ‘59 Gary and Ann Clark Victor A. Kuntscher Patrick “Pat” Rivers , CCCA ’55 Scholarship Sr. Juliane Kuntscher ‘55 Woodrow and Eileen Kuntscher Riedel Mary Catherine Rivers Pennington ‘50 Sr. Michelle Marie Kuntscher ‘60 Shelby and Marie Cole Scholarship Victor A. Kuntscher Joe R., CCCA ’61 and Pam Nemec Terry M. and Judy Kuntscher Temple ‘64 Ramsey Rodriquez Scholarship Jimmy and Therese Kuntscher Weisman ‘59 Ms. Katy Adams Woodrow and Eileen Kuntscher Riedel Adolfo Garza Scholarship Terry M. and Judy Kuntscher Temple ‘64 Martin-Hamner Scholarship Ms. Marie C. Alford Elizabeth Homme Jimmy and Therese Kuntscher Weisman ‘59 Mary Martin Meyer ‘55 Mr. Tony Armadillo Incarnate Word Academy Middle Level Ms. Elva J. Davila Sister Agnes Marie Tengler ’43 Scholarship Joseph M. “Jody” Metz Scholarship Ann Owens Kwiatkowski Ms. Belinda B. Gamez Casper and Emily Wenzel Susan McCrone Joe B. Metz Ms. Guadalupe Gonzalez Wally and Bernice Whitworth ’35 Scholarship Mary E. Sierra-Lopez Dr. Martha Tevis Mr. and Mrs. Ryan C. Hibbetts Charles and Elizabeth Whitworth Menard ‘57 Robert M. “Bob” and Patty and Joe Mueller Scholarship Mr. and Mrs. Patrick L. Kieschnick Neva Lee Knight Gough ’44 Scholarship John G. and Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Ramiro Loera Angelo “Andrew” L. Zanetti Scholarship Mr. and Mrs. Leonard A. Bedell Patty and Joseph P. Mueller CCCA ‘42 Mr. and Mrs. Luke V. Markert Mrs. Elvera Zanetti Richard J. Hatch, Sr. Scholarship Helen Power Munro Scholarship Mr. and Mrs. Mauricio R. Martinez Amy Laudadio Scholarship Geraldine Hatch Paquette ‘50 Grace Ford Powers ‘63 Mr. Frank I. Reyna James and Peggy Laudadio The above contributions were received up to the time of publication. TRIBUTES IN HONOR OF
Laura M. Baker Leo and Jonah Lugo Mr. and Mrs. William R. Baker, III Mr. and Mrs. Roberto Pena Sister Olga Cardona Bobby and Blaine Moore Ms. Amy S. Canterbury Mr. and Mrs. Roberto Pena Mr. Charles D. Imbergamo Sisters of the Incarnate Word Sister Mary Patrice Floyd ‘57 and Blessed Sacrament Margaret M. Gollihar ‘49 Mr. and Mrs. Frank V. Bailey Bobby and Donna Gough Mr. Bryan K. Harris Mr. and Mrs. Leonard A. Bedell Sister Agnes Marie Tengler ‘43 Reverend Monsignor Michael A. Howell Louise (Bunny) Cline O’Callahan ‘58 Monsignor Mark Chamberlin Caroline Welch Incarnate Word Academy School Board The Honorable Hayden Head and Mrs. Head Mr. Charles D. Imbergamo
The above contributions were received up to the time of publication.
26 THE MESSENGER | SPRING 2013 TRIBUTES IN MEMORY OF
Thomas E. Baker, Jr. Michael Andrew Martinez Mr. and Mrs. William R. Baker, III Mrs. JoAnn Jackson Julia O’Neill Baskett Dick McClure Jarlath Baskett Hoffman ‘53 Linda McClure Dr. Robert “Bobby” Bluntzer, Jr. ‘48 Sister Anna Maria McDonagh Marie Herschbach Callis ‘49 Patricia Gregory Green ‘41 Kristin and Enrique Dura George J. McKillop Dr. and Mrs. George Flood Barbara Andruss McKillop ‘52 Margaret Scianterelli We offer more than Hazel Moore Nieman an outstanding Michael J. Brown Gloria Nieman Bell ‘46 Gary and Ann Clarke education, we Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Orsak offer a true college Lela D. Burghardt Marie Orsak Alkema ‘48 Teresa Burghardt Burgher ‘69 experience. Frank and Annie Osina Patricia Edwards Carson ‘62 Betty Stolarski Janet W. Allen Raymond and Margaret Mary Kelly Dreyer ‘62 Mr. Wilfred J. Peck Tejas Management Systems, Inc. Sam and Alice Peck Vaughan ‘55 Be part of a vibrant campus community that meets the Deceased Members of the Chamberlin, Louise Peters living and learning needs of its students. Our new suite-style Harris, Mosmeyer and Hunt Families Dr. Joan Meaney ‘79 residence halls, dining facility, student recreation center and Monsignor Mark Chamberlin Margaret Anderson Sciantarelli ‘37 a winning athletics program offer you an all-inclusive college Dr. Wallace Crozier Ted J. Reagan Galen and Susan Ohnmacht Lorraine Coldewey Reagan ‘54 experience within walking distance of the classroom. Deceased Sisters of the Incarnate Word Mary Agnes Riek and Blessed Sacrament Patricia Riek ‘58 Coming in Fall 2013: St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Monsignor Michael A. Howell Elena Ruiz Rodriguez Center and Chapel and Residential Complex Ottilia Durbin Hilda Garcia Sanchez ‘55 Marie Durbin Frontera ‘56 Marjorie Rollins Lorraine Mew Eden Bernadette Rollins Hardcastle ‘66 For more information Raymond and Margaret Mary Kelly Dreyer ‘62 Jerry Russek 1.800.687.6000 | www.tamuk.edu Richard Eleazer Mr. Edward J. Russek, Jr. Mrs. Julia B. Eleazer Anastacio Saavedra Edmond J. Ford Alma Saavedra Anzaldua ‘66 Donald and Susan Milloy Taft ‘62 Albert Slavik Mary Catherine “Mamie” Whelan Frohnhoefer Mary Pat Kelly Slavik ‘45 Marie Herschbach Callis ‘49 Colonel Michael “Mike” G. Thornton, Stella and John William (Jack) Gallagher USA, Ret. Ann Gallagher Middour ‘49 Jo Ann Blaschke Thornton ‘59 Victor and America Garcia Robert Vanecek Hilda Garcia Sanchez ‘55 Lisa Coley Bob and Neva Lee Gough Connie J. Dieringer Mr. and Mrs. Steve A. Cox Mrs. Angeline E. Floerke Mr. and Mrs. Keith Floerke E.D. Haas Ms. Audrey Hagemann James and Peggy Laudadioo Mr. and Mrs. Gregory S. Kappler Dr. Robb Jackson Julia Vetters Kerri Durham Craig Elizabeth Vetters Mokry ‘57 Fay and Paul Laudadio Sylvia Leal Ybarra ‘60 Geraldine Kelly Thomson ‘52 Raymond and Margaret Mary Kelly Dreyer ‘62 Brad Mabry and Lenore Chamberlin Mabry ‘66 Mr. and Mrs. Brian Chamberlin Monsignor Mark Chamberlin
The above contributions were received up to the time of publication. IWA PROUDLY PARTNERS WITH
DUAL ENROLLMENTWe offer more thanPROGRAM an outstanding education, we offer a true college experience.
THE MESSENGER | SPRING 2013 27 Be part of a vibrant campus community that meets the living and learning needs of its students. Our new suite-style residence halls, dining facility, student recreation center and a winning athletics program offer you an all-inclusive college experience within walking distance of the classroom.
Coming in Fall 2013: St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center and Chapel and Residential Complex
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