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FALL 2012 ALUMNI NEWSMAGAZINE for AQUINAS ACADEMY + BELLARMINE PREPARATORY SCHOOL + ST. LEO’S HIGH SCHOOL New Memorial Stadium Bleachers The football season kicks off to a spirited crowd cheering from the new bleachers. P. 6 Thanks to generous support, Lion fans go wild! ANNUAL REPORT P. 60 PAGE 19 Inaugural Alums-Honoring-Alums Timothy Pavolka B’76 I want to take this opportunity to thank the Bellarmine Alumni Board for their Chair, Board of Directors tireless efforts in planning the upcoming Bellarmine Distinguished Alumni Jack Peterson Awards Ceremony (see p. 12). The board has been focused on putting on an President event worthy of the great alumni being honored on this special night – alumni who have gone above and beyond in their respective professions, modeling Christopher Gavin Principal the values and traditions taught to them during their times at Bellarmine, Aquinas or St. Leo’s. While seating is limited, we hope that you will consider Dean Hanks joining us to honor this year’s inductees on October 25th. We are excited to Vice President for Development announce that this event marks the first of many more years of honoring our Lynn Miller wonderful alumni. Director of PRIDE & Special Events Finally, I want to thank all of our alumni for being an important part of our success and continuing to serve as an inspiration to Bellarmine. My hope Craig Coovert is that together we can accomplish two very important things – create a Alumni Relations Director Bell Today Editor truly great, transforming, and meaningful alumni experience and continue to engage our alumni in shaping the future of Jessica Rehberger Achziger B’02 Bellarmine Prep. Annual Giving Director God Bless, Fr. Fred Mayovsky, SJ Donor Relations Associate Kristy Johnson Kunkle B’03 Craig Coovert, Director of Alumni Relations Data and Moves Manager Amy De Guia FALL 2012 Development Coordinator 3 Students are called to be leaders 8 Phone-a-thon Margaret Treleven Murphy B’84 on Senior Pilgrimage Treleven Design 9 Recent Alumni Events Design & Layout 4 Boston Celtics Star Still Calls 10 Reunions Tacoma Home 12 Distinguished Alumni Honorees Bellarmine Today (Bell Today) 5 Planning for Bellarmine’s 100th Year is published by the development 17 Upcoming Events office for alumni, parents and and Beyond 17 Bellarmine Business Partners friends of Aquinas Academy, 6 Game-viewing Experience Improved Report to Contributors Bellarmine Preparatory School from New Bleachers 19 Annual Report and St. Leo’s High School. We 7 St. Robert Bellarmine All-School Mass welcome comments about and 20 Table of Contents, continued contributions to the magazine. 8 Operation Keep ‘Em Warm and Fed Please direct correspondence to: Over the Holidays Bell Today Bellarmine Preparatory School Corrections: 2300 S. Washington We would like to humbly apologize for our erroneous report of Betty McDonald’s SL’50 Tacoma, WA 98405 passing in the last issue of Bellarmine Today. Betty is alive, well, and in good health. We regret any hardships this may have caused for the McDonald family, and anyone who may Phone: 253-756-3857 know Betty. Web: www.bellarmineprep.org In the last issue of Bellarmine Today we incorrectly said that the Girls Golf Team had won the Email: [email protected] last two State Championships. They have actually won the last three State Championships. Also, we failed to state that Jordan Ferreira B’13 tied for second place in the state individual competition. Also, this was the first time ever at state that two Bellarmine players were in a sudden death playoff after tying after 36 holes in regulation. We apologize for the errors in the previous issue. All efforts are made for 100 percent accuracy in Bell Today. Every attempt will be made so this mistake does not happen again. Students are The class of 2013 embark on their called to be leaders Senior Pilgrimage 10-mile hike on Senior Pilgrimage Craig Coovert, Director of Alumni Relations For some, hiking 10-miles up hill with over 200 other people might not sound like much fun. But for the past 32 years, that is how the Bellarmine senior class kicks-off the school year. The Senior Pilgrimage has been a Bellarmine tradition since 1978. It has spanned three different presidents, and doesn’t look to be slowing down anytime soon. The tradition that began in the late 70’s allows the seniors to begin the year bonding with a 10-mile hike, along with camping overnight together as a group. Jenny Phillips, Bellarmine science teacher for the past 22 years, has been on every Pilgrimage since she started working at Bellarmine. For the past 6 years she has been the Team Director, where she is responsible for choosing the During the Pilgrimage, the leaders are responsible to seniors who will lead the retreat. She then must help guide write their own talks, based on scripture from the Gospels. and direct them on the speeches they will make during the The purpose of the talks and the weekend is to reflect on the duration of the retreat. year and look forward to the future. The senior leaders are picked through an application Phillips’ goal is that the retreat will allow the students process. Phillips said the senior leaders are the ones to make more intentional, faith based choices. responsible for running the retreat. “It’s difficult to be faithful in the world today,” Phillips “It’s hard to put yourself out there and said. “Hopefully the seniors will see the lead,” Phillips said. “Being a team leader need to be intentional in their choices helps build those leadership skills for the through going on the pilgrimage.” seniors.” Of all the retreats that take place at Rachel Sorensen B’13, is the co- Bellarmine, the Senior Pilgrimage gives rector of the Pilgrimage this year, along the students the most responsibility in with Jacob Salazar B’13. the planning and execution. From the talks throughout the Sorensen wanted to be a leader on the retreat because hike, to the “camp fire” that night after returning to the “Pilgrimage has the ability to set the tone for the year.” campsite, the seniors run the retreat. “I wanted to be a part of making sure that we start off Phillips put it this way, “Adults lay the rules, seniors senior year with feelings of inclusion, love and excitement,” lead the retreat.” Sorensen said. It is with that idea in mind that Bellarmine hopes the Campus Minister, Jim Fish, addressed the entire senior seniors attending the Pilgrimage will gain the knowledge class in the chapel and told them that they are all leaders of and confidence to be the student leaders the school needs right now – not of tomorrow, or the future. He challenged for the remainder of the school year. them to step up and impact the school in a positive way. Sorensen is excited to have the opportunity to lead on “All of you are gifted, and we want all of you to share the Pilgrimage. your gifts,” Fish told the seniors. He mentioned Pilgrimage “I feel very blessed to be given the opportunity,” Sorensen as a opportunity where they can get involved and share their said, “And I hope it allows us to set a positive tone for the talents with their fellow senior classmates. entire school year.” Fall 2012 | 3 Boston Celtic Star Still Calls Tacoma Home Craig Coovert, Director of Alumni Relations When reunion season rolls around, many people question if they can attend the class events even if they didn’t graduate from Bellarmine. In many cases, those former students still feel connected to the school even if their tenure was cut short due to unforeseen circumstances. In one such situation, a student was playing basketball in Brazil during the summer preceding his senior year. His family and support group agreed that finishing his high school career at another school would perhaps be in his best interest. That student was Avery Bradley. On Wednesday, Aug. 15, as he sponsored a youth hoops camp, Bradley reflected on his high school days on the hill. He expressed a fondness for his would-be alma mater, explaining his affinity Meet Avery Bradley in February when the Celtics by stating, “Bellarmine is still my high school. I went there for three years. I play the Trail Blazers chose to go there. It was my motivation to go to college.” Former Bellarmine student Avery Much of his time was spent on the Bellarmine basketball court, and Bradley Bradley will be in Portland on February had positive words for that experience. 24th and you have a chance to meet “At Bellarmine I learned to respect my teammates and coaches. I learned how him. Those living in Portland area, or to play the right way. It helped me become and discover the player I am today.” those who want to make the trip to He continued, “I miss the atmosphere, the teammates. I still keep in touch Portland, can purchase tickets to the with the guys.” game, and along with the ticket get a chance to meet Avery. For In fact, he admitted, “Abdul [Gaddy B’09], more information, or to request Darnell [Williams attended Bellarmine for two tickets, please contact Craig years], and I just watched the Mt. T game where I Coovert at 253-756-3857 or scored 52 points.” [email protected]. The three reconvened at the Mt. Tahoma gym in July for Bradley’s 1st Pro-Am tourney. Bradley Related Articles: coached, Gaddy watched, and Williams organized. Courtesty of Boston Celtics From Boston, MA, all the way (back) to Bradley has returned to Tacoma numerous times, and even makes a point to Tacoma: NBA player returns to coach stop by his former high school to visit his Community Period advisor, much to the youth basketball camp by Jeanne thrill of her lucky students turned Boston fans.