Spring 2019

Alec Viduya R’20 IHSAA State

Gymnasium Construction Update Rebel 5ive - Podcast Release Rebel Rhapsody Show Choir Three Time Grand Champions Update Magazine is published by the Office of Institutional Advancement under the direction of Terese R. Carson, Vice President for Institutional Advancement. Its intent is to be a vehicle to inform alumni, family and friends of recent and upcoming happenings and achievements at the school, as well as showcase the talents and gifts of its students, faculty and alumni. Editor-in-Chief: Terese Carson | Deputy Editors: Jeen Endris and Gary Armbruster R’81 | Design Director: Jeen Endris | SPRING UPDATE 2019 Photographers: John Smith, Stefan Welsh, Phil Anderson, Jeen Endris | Inquiries/Correspondence: Fran Davey, Roncalli High School, 3300 Prague Road, Indianapolis, IN 46227, (317) 787-8277 ext. 238 [email protected]. Website: www.roncalli.org Circulation: 13,037 Email: [email protected] TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR EDITORIAL INFORMATION, CONTACT TERESE CARSON AT (317) 787-8277, EXT. 240 OR [email protected]

MISSION STATEMENT As a Catholic high school, our pledge is to provide, in concert with parents, parish and community, an educational opportunity which seeks to form Christian leaders in body, mind and spirit. Guided by prayer and the Gospel values of faith, love and justice, students are challenged to respond to the call of discipleship and to fulfill their potential as lifelong learners in service to others. 7 Construction Update 12 TenBarge Lilly Endowment Scholarship 23 Art Awards 30 LED Project Our end is to make God’s love complete among us.

ADMINISTRATION PRESIDENT: Dr. Joseph D. Hollowell Hon’97 PRINCIPAL: 10 Senior Assist Day 15 We C.A.R.E. Group 20 Papal Zucchetto 24 Spring Play 34 Athletic Reviews Charles Weisenbach R’79 VICE PRESIDENT FOR C9 Roncalli Student INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT: Bruster’s Bits Terese R. Carson Hon’18 Point of View Archbishop Thompson Indiana Thespian 28 Experience 42 VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE AND 5 13 FACILITIES: 21 Hall of Fame Dave Gervasio R’85 Spirit Week Class Notes VICE PRESIDENT OF MISSION AND Advancement Angle Quest for Excellence 29 44 MINISTRY: 6 13 ISSMA Performers Robert Tully Hon’93 22 College Athletic The Last Word ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL FOR Christmas San Damiano & 50 ACADEMICS: 32 Signings Kathy Arruda Performances 14 Circle of Valor Mock Trial Awards 8 22 ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL FOR WHAT DO YOU THINK? STUDENT LIFE: Valedictorian and Honoring Kevin Banich R’09 Lugar Leadership DEAN OF STUDENTS: 9 Salutatorian 16 Pat Musgrave 22 Symposium UPDATE READER SURVEY Tim Puntarelli Hon’99 This is your chance to tell us what you think about our GUIDANCE CO-DIRECTORS: Rebel Rhapsody Photographer Lynn Starkey Hon'07 & Lisa Beckwith R’01 publication. Please go online and take the brief survey at 11 Show Choir 19 John Smith Lorenzano Scholarship CAMPUS MINISTRY DIRECTOR: 22 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/roncalliupdate. Jeff Traylor ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: Your opinion matters! Thank you! David Lauck R’94 12 Rising Stars 21 Speech Team 23 ACT & SAT All-Stars

2 UPDATE MAGAZINE SPRING 2019 RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 3 explore the extraordinary wonders of God’s creation. This coming summer we will surpass 3,000 students in terms of the number POINT OF VIEW of participants who have been able to travel with us on this two-week A Forty Year Pilgrimage adventure into the mountains. The Joseph D. Hollowell Ed. D., President combination of the challenges of living in the mountains, wandering As Roncalli gets closer and closer teachers before they begin their outside of our comfort zone, and to celebrating its 50th year as a career. About five minutes into the being immersed in the beauties school community, I am preparing meeting, I realized that we were of God’s creation allows for the to celebrate a personal anniversary talking about whether or not I was sacred character of the souls of our of sorts as well. The end of this going to be offered a chance to students to come to full bloom. It academic year will mark the teach for another year at Roncalli. is a program that has truly been completion of 40 years of service It seems Mr. Dever did not share guided by the Holy Spirit, and it to the Roncalli Family. I have often my opinion of how well the first has been a unique opportunity to heard from others who have spent year had gone! be a part of this experience with our students. the majority of their professional Finally, it was determined that I life at one organization, “I never would be given another chance The idea of going on pilgrimage thought I would ever stay that long because Mr. Schott noted that he is to take a journey to a sacred anywhere!” In retrospect, I confirm saw some potential in my work. In place - often accompanied by this phrase certainly applies to me. all of my years at Roncalli, I have struggle, personal growth, and a I called Roncalli based on a tip never forgotten those few minutes renewal in understanding of self from a friend who had heard in the Principal’s Office. And I have and others. The unending theme that the school was looking for a been forever grateful that I was of my pilgrimage at Roncalli has chemistry teacher in August of given another chance to get better. been to meet fascinating students, 1979. When I called Bernie Dever, Seven years later, I was on the stage great families, and committed who was the principal at that time, with Indiana Governor Robert colleagues all rising to meet he asked me if I had a chemistry Orr being recognized as a charter engaging challenges together. It degree. I said yes. I think it was so member of the first group of 40 is through the people I have met close to the start of the school year Indiana Academic All-Star Mentor and the challenges we have risen to and Bernie was so desperate for a Teachers from throughout the state meet together that I know I have teacher that he decided to end the - one of the most gratifying awards traveled through a sacred time and interview right then and ask me, I have ever received. I hope that if space on a journey that has forever “When can you come in and sign a Mr. Dever had been alive then to changed me. contract?” As it turns out, perhaps see that spectacle he would have To everyone who is reading this Bernie should have asked me a few felt affirmed in his decision to give who has been a part of my Roncalli more questions! me another chance at teaching. pilgrimage I say – thank you for Nearing the end of my first year Now at the other end of my struggling with me, thank you of teaching, which I thought had journey at Roncalli and related to for changing me, and thank you gone very well, I found myself the true meaning of pilgrimage - for helping me to grow. Perhaps in the principal’s office with Mr. another blessing during my time most importantly, thank you for Dever and Dick Schott who here has been the opportunity showing me the beauties of God served as my supervising teacher. A to lead the Summer Field Study through your lives uniquely and supervising teacher was necessary program. In a few months, we fully lived. because I had never gone through will depart on our 40th trip into May God bless you and all of those a student teaching program the mountains to hike, raft, dear to you in every good way! which is normally required for all backpack, climb, swim, and

4 UPDATE MAGAZINE SPRING 2019 RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 5 GYMNASIUM CONSTRUCTION UPDATE Construction Start Date – October 2018 ADVANCEMENT ANGLE Items Complete at End of February Just Can’t be Defined • Precast Gym Walls Terese R. Carson Hon’18, Vice President for Institutional Advancement • Gym Roof • Structural Steel for the West Entrance I am about to date myself with my age. When I excited to learn. And learning does not just and East Locker Rooms/Storage was growing up, obviously there was no internet, entail academics, it also entails growing in one’s Buildings Google or phone apps to seek information faith, in relationships and as a young adult. when you wanted to know something. In our Roncalli is a place of excellence, of tradition, of Next Steps: household, my brother and I would frequently faith and of family. Goodness, I have worked Concrete Slab for Gym Floor – Early April ask my parents what a particular word meant. here for almost two decades and even I can’t Wood Floor and Bleachers – Summer The standard response always came from my define what is so differently refreshing when mom: look it up in the dictionary! She wanted entering 3300 Prague Road! So, I will continue Expected Completion – Mid-September 2019 us to learn, and I am certain that she already to take the word of our vistors (whether first Facts about the project: knew the answers to our questions, but she also timers or frequent fliers) that there is something • Seating capacity will be 2,000+ knew that if we sought the answers ourselves, it very special about Roncalli that they experience would be more meaningful and lasting. So we when in our school. • The main entrance lobby will face west, would haul ourselves into the family room where while locker rooms and storage rooms the bookshelve was located, and pull down the If you have never been to our school or have will be built on the east side. very worn dictionary to look up the word in been around for many years, I invite you to • A connector to the main school building question. I am going to ask my mom if she is come for a visit to experience what I and so is anticipated in the design and will be still in possession of that dictionary. many others have experienced for years. I completed when funds are available. promise it will be so much more meaningful Well, I heard something again this week about and lasting if you are able to feel it for yourself. • Site improvements include expanded defining a word/feeling. In fact, it is probably Please don’t refer me to the dictionary (thanks and new water retention areas that will safe to say that I have heard a similar comment mom!) to find the right word for this incredible reduce water flow from the campus at least once a month during my 17 years here. school family and community…………...it just during rain events. Our visitors experience something indescribable. can’t be defined. They walk into our building and just can’t define the feeling. It is something special - that they know. It is something different, but that is not enough to convey the feeling. They also know that this is a place where their children should be, a place of learning so many things. Some of our visitors have tried to define the feeling as the Holy Spirit. They have conveyed that the Holy Spirit is alive at Roncalli. This is true but somehow not all encompassing. The Roncalli Rebel spirit is alive and well at Roncalli. Teachers are excited to teach and students are

6 UPDATE MAGAZINE SPRING 2019 RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 7 PERFORMING ARTS SHOWCASE TALENTS AT CHRISTMAS SHOW

The Roncalli community began ringing in the Christmas season by attending the Roncalli High School Christmas concerts on December 4th when the concert band, jazz band and orchestra, led by director Ms. Kathy Peach, Juniors Abby Conway and Lilly Secrest entertained at 7:00 PM. (left to right) Amanda Blankenberger and Katie Minton The Christmas Choral concert MINTON VALEDICTORIAN, BLANKENBERGER SALUTATORIAN with performances by the advanced women’s chorus, beginning mixed Senior Katie Minton was named the Valedictorian accelerated coursework. She is an AP Scholar with chorus and show choir performed and senior Amanda Blankenberger was named Honor, and her test scores put her in the 99th at 6:00 PM on December 11th. Salutatorian for the Roncalli High School class of percentile on both the SAT and the ACT. The 8:00 PM show featured 2019. While at Roncalli, she has received many awards, the advanced women’s chorus, Minton selected Roncalli’s most challenging including the Catholic Math League Advanced beginning women’s chorus and curriculum throughout her high school career Math award, the Spanish 1 student of the year show choir. Mr. Joey Newton led the choral groups. including seven Advanced Placement classes and award, the 2017 Indiana Association of School 14 additional honors and accelerated courses. She Principals “Rising Star” award and she is a Choir Director Joey Newton, said, earned no grade lower than an A in any class, not National Merit Commended student. “The choirs have been working even an A-. Minton also earned a perfect score, Blankenberger has shown tremendous leadership hard since October to prepare for twice, on the Reading portion of the ACT and is and time-management skills. She is a dance this joyful concert!” Freshman Ian Knight an AP Scholar with Distinction after scoring a five, instructor, volunteers at a non-profit organization the highest score, on three different AP exams. that serves adults living with life-altering Beginning Women’s Chorus and Show Choir Outside of the classroom, Minton serves as the diagnoses, co-founded a dance club through Dance Captain for Show Choir. She is also a four- Roncalli, participates in both the Physics Club, year varsity athlete in two sports: Cross Country and Ski Club and several competitive dance and Track and Field and earned the Team teams. She received the Senior Legacy Award for Excellence Award every year. her high school dance team and mentors middle Minton, who attended Nativity grade school, school students in an abstinence program through plans to attend the University of Notre Dame a Promise to Keep. where she will major in pre-health. She is the She is the daughter of Martha and Terry daughter of Teresa and Andy Minton. Blankenberger. She attended Our Lady of the At the end of Blankenberger’s senior year, she will Greenwood grade school and plans to attend have completed 38 semesters of Honors, AP or Purdue next fall to study bio chemistry.

8 UPDATE MAGAZINE SPRING 2019 RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 9 SENIOR ASSIST DAY REBEL RHAPSODY SHOW CHOIR Roncalli High School’s Rebel Rhapsody Show Choir is three- peat Grand Champions as they wrapped their performance season. The theme of the show this year as Grand Champions for the third Choral Director Joey Newton was “Time.” Songs performed time in a row, earning best vocals, led the 40 member show choir, in their show included “Does best choreography and best crew. consisting of 16 boys and 24 girls, Anybody Really Know What That’s 11 trophies in one week… as they finished their performance Time It Is,” “9 to 5,” “Step in what a season! These kids worked season with three consecutive Time” and “Final Countdown.” so hard to earn this. I’m so proud Mr. Banich and Brigid Parker Alexia Sheets and Ms. Carroll grand championship titles. Over the season, the show choir of them!” has earned three grand champion “I was able to increase the size of awards, two third place, a fourth our show choir this year simply place, three best vocals, three because the talent coming into the best choreography and best school and the interest in these crew. An individual award kinds of activities just continues went to senior Mara Fowler to sky rocket. Allowing more for best female soloist. students in didn’t require lowering the standard of excellence but Newton said it best after rather resulted in an extremely the final performance, talented and motivated group. “Rebel Rhapsody Mr. Crissman and Sam Brown Mariah Attai and Mrs. Shover They’ve truly earned their success wrapped up their season this year!” said Newton.

Show Choir Grand Champions!

Mr. Stratton and Calder Robinson Mrs. Lewinski and Mackenzie Meyers

Mrs. Rose and Jacob Perez Mrs. Schembra and Camille Woods

10 UPDATE MAGAZINE SPRING 2019 RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 11 TENBARGE AWARDED LILLY SCHOLARSHIP ARCHBISHOP Senior Kaylee TenBarge was THOMPSON awarded a Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship. CELEBRATES TenBarge was selected from many Johnson County applicants. MASS The scholarship provides full tuition, required fees and a special Roncalli was honored allocation of up to $900 per year and blessed to have for books and equipment for four Archbishop Charles years of undergraduate study at Thompson celebrate any Indiana public or private the all school liturgy college or university. TenBarge has on January 24, 2019. not yet determined which Indiana He was welcomed to college she will attend. She does the family room with a know that she wants to study spirited mass. Thank you aerospace engineering. for your leadership and guidance, Archbishop Thompson!

REBELS NAMED RISING STARS SOUTH DEANERY QUEST FOR EXCELLENCE

Four juniors have been named Indiana "Rising Stars" in the most recent publication of the Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP). Ryan Flick, Andrew Gangstad, William Hawkins and Ryan Flick Grace Whitaker were selected from William Hawkins among the class of 2020 for this honor based on a combination of academic achievement, standardized test score results and school/ Super Quiz Champions First Place in Science community involvement. In addition Over 200 South Deanery middle school students converged on Roncalli for the 34rd annual Quest for Excellence to receiving a certificate from the competition on Saturday, February 23. They competed in a number of categories including: art, music, vocals, IASP, these students will be made current events, religion, physical fitness, geography, drama, essay writing and the super quiz team competition. known to potential future college St. Barnabas was the winner of this year’s super quiz. As has been the case in the previous 33 years, there was a near capacity crowd in the gym during the awards ceremony to recognize these middle school students for their choices in Indiana. Andrew Gangstad Grace Whitaker talents.

12 UPDATE MAGAZINE SPRING 2019 RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 13 GRAMMAN NAMED SAN DAMIANO SCHOLAR WE C.A.R.E. GROUP

Senior Nathan Gramman was selected into Marian University’s San Damiano Scholars Program. This scholarship program is for students interested in becoming leaders in parishes, schools, healthcare and not-for-profits. Students selected in the program participate in specific theology courses, retreats, monthly community meetings, service, internships and pilgrimage opportunities. Gramman is the son of Beth and Bob Gramman (left to right) Mark Erdosy, Nathan Gramman, and the brother of freshman Emily Gramman. Katie Hibner and Patrick Verhiley

(back row left to right): senior Nellie Nnatubeugo, junior Angie Snow, senior Sarah Hayden, freshman Kho Ti, sophomore Mary Kim, freshman Man Kiim (front row left to right): junior Sui Par, seniors Elijah Mahan, Robert Thang, Tam Haand sophomore Mang Lian

In response to the schools growing diversity, Roncalli High School launched in March 2018 a student outreach program to help our BAWI KIWANIS CIRCLE OF VALOR AWARD diverse student population feel a sense of belonging. Each month, Kevin Banich R’09, assistant principal for student life, and Kelley Fisher, Catholic Charities social worker, have a lunch meeting Senior William Bawi was honored Friday, with eight to ten students to hear their stories and listen to their February 8, 2019 at the Kiwanis Club of perspectives on student life at Roncalli. The students created the Indianapolis’ annual Abe Lincoln Awards dinner. group’s name, “We C.A.R.E.” which stands for “Cultural Awareness The program celebrates students who have & Racial Education.” overcome adversity while achieving success. Angie Snow Bawi is one of 20 area high school seniors who Junior , a member of this group commented, “As a received the Kiwanis Circle of Valor Award. group, we get together every other month to advocate for growth and continued support. We invite everyone with open arms into “William is a true blessing to the hallways our family.” of Roncalli. We are inspired by his daily Through open dialogue with the students, the school continues commitment to bring joy and laughter to to empower them to create a more welcoming environment. the world in the face of adversity,” said Kevin Specific initiatives this year include a large number of faculty and Banich, assistant principal for student life. (left to right): William Bawi, mother Teresa Man Lyin, staff members who have attended an Undoing Racism workshop. brothers Henry Sang and Joseph Thang In addition, the administration is currently working on a grant Bawi said, “It was a true honor and a proud proposal that will assist the school in better communicating with moment to receive this award.” our Burmese and Latino students and families.

14 UPDATE MAGAZINE SPRING 2019 RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 15 Roncalli now serves more than TEACHER’S CREATION OF ‘STARS’ PROGRAM 150 students, representing about 15 percent of the school’s LEADS TO CELEBRATING CATHOLIC SCHOOL enrollment. VALUES HONOR “Expanding the scope of the By John Shaughnessy students we serve here has been uplifting, enriching and beneficial on many fronts,” The moment will always stay withPat Musgrave Hon’13— “In 1993, she took a calculated Hollowell says. “It also has been reminding her of the potential of her students while also reaffirming risk and accepted a position challenging. However, Pat never the difference she has made in their lives. at Roncalli where she would flinched. be responsible for creating a The moment happened during an all‑school assembly at Roncalli special education program “Today, Catholic educators High School in Indianapolis, where Musgrave led its special from scratch,” Hollowell notes. come from all across the country education program for 24 years. Hunter Bartley R’12 and Pat Musgrave Hon’13 “The common sentiment was to observe and learn from the “I worked extremely hard to develop a program where students that a successful special needs Roncalli STARS program. Pat’s A leap into a Catholic faith community was also a significant part could have a Catholic education, attend school with their siblings program could not be done in efforts have truly impacted our of the move for her. a Catholic high school. There nation’s Catholic schools.” and peers, and feel safe and accepted. I knew that had been achieved “I wanted to be in a community that had the same faith values as I certainly were no models in the during a pep session at Roncalli,” she notes, referring to the moment had,” says Musgrave, a member of St. Roch Parish in Indianapolis Chuck Weisenbach R’79 state of Indiana to emulate at that involved the school’s principal, . A life of promoting and a 1973 graduate of Our Lady of Providence High School in that time.” acceptance, faith “There was a young man with autism that struggled with the sounds Clarksville. Twenty-five years later, the While coming to Roncalli can at the pep sessions, but loved the energy. We worked it out that he “I had 12 years of Catholic education. I always felt it was a very special needs program at be viewed as a risk, Musgrave would attend, but be on stage where the sound was not coming good, very challenging education. It also challenged me to serve Roncalli that is called STARS— viewed it as an opportunity— directly at him. Mr. Weisenbach happened to be on stage with the others.” student at the time that one of the faculty members was energizing Students That Are Ready for an opportunity to influence the crowd with a dance from Napoleon Dynamite. Success—“may be the biggest the students she loves in an Beyond leading the students in the STARS program, she also strived success story in our school’s educational setting where she to connect with the other students at Roncalli. Before retiring “The student on stage was shouting directions to the faculty member history,” says Hollowell. could also live and model her last year, she also served as a costume coordinator in the theater when Mr. Weisenbach told him to go out onto the floor and show Catholic faith. department, an adult leader on service trips to Appalachia, and an The program that started him how it was done. As the student joined the faculty member on adult leader on spiritual retreats. the floor, the entire student body erupted into cheers and stood in with five students in 1993 at Before arriving at Roncalli, she unison to cheer him on. This is when I knew that the had taught in public schools for As much as she contributed to Roncalli, she is equally grateful for program at Roncalli had achieved success.” 15 years. the influence of the students and staff who touched her life during her 24 years there. And she is especially thankful for her husband “I knew that my degree in of 41 years, Dennis. ‘The biggest success story’ special education would make it That moment revealed many of the goals that difficult to teach in the Catholic They’re all part of her lifetime journey of trying to add a measure of Musgrave had for her students: to make them realize school system as there were very understanding, acceptance and faith to the world. they have strengths, that they could have success, few programs,” she says. “When Roncalli decided to start a “It’s been very rewarding,” she says. “I felt like a member of the and that they are a valuable part of their community. family at Roncalli. I just enjoyed being part of a community that It also revealed her willingness to have them take special education program, I jumped at the opportunity.” allowed me to talk to the kids about my faith and their faith—to risks—a quality that defines her, too, says Roncalli’s talk about morals and values.” president Joseph Hollowell Hon’97. STARS Staff 2010

16 UPDATE MAGAZINE SPRING 2019 RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 17 THE MAN, THE MYTH: JOHN SMITH By Joseph Woodruff R’20

Volunteer photographer John Smith Although not formally employed became popular among students for by Roncalli, Smith receives a small his action shots. stipend for each event worked, but SMILE FOR THE CAMERA: Smith what he does is mostly just out of an takes photos at the boys soccer senior enjoyment of photography and a love night vs. Brebeuf. The best pictures for Roncalli. were then chosen and uploaded to the “It’s amazing,” Smith said. “I don’t Roncalli High School Flickr account. know if you truly know how special IT’S MORE THAN JUST A “Is this a joke? John Smith?” RHS is compared to most other schools. The pre-game activities, This expression of disbelief was given the prayer, the band playing the Mychal Allen SHIRT - IT’S “R” SHIRT! by the Director of Advancement Tina Junior , who had Smith anthem, the drum corps pounding, as a football coach in 7th grade, has We are excited to announce that 1,016 Hayes when she heard the unusually the crowd chanting “Here Come The of you decided to show your Rebel generic name of a photographer only positive things to say about his Rebels!”, the team running down former coach. pride by purchasing one (or more!) recommended to Roncalli. She soon the hill bursting through the banner, of the first-ever R Shirts celebrating “Whenever I get the opportunity to realized, though, that John Smith cheerleaders doing flips, flags flying, our 50th anniversary. Sales from these talk to him, he asks how I’m doing was no joke when it came to taking the crowd roaring.” shirts earned $27,844 (after expenses!) pictures. The more interesting story, and how football is,” Allen said. “He toward the student phase of the On however, happens to be the way that During the day, Smith works at cares so much about everyone else, This Rock: Building Faith and Smith came to be the go-to Roncalli Kennedy Tank and Manufacturing, and it’s super humbling. During our Family capital campaign. photographer. where he designs heat exchangers. last football game it started raining, Thank you for your loyalty and He’s been working there for 30 years “I’ve always been interested in and he gave his camera towels to the continued support of Roncalli High now, but still finds time for Roncalli. photography,” Smith said. “When players, risking his camera.” School. I was a freshman in college one of “He’s never turned us down before to When asked about his favorite be at an event,” Hayes said. “Never.” #Roncalli5ive0 the guys on my floor needed some sport to photograph, Smith replied, money, so he sold me his 35mm This is quite the accomplishment “I enjoy all sports. I really enjoy camera for $40.” considering how many events he is watching volleyball, especially boys He used the camera in college, but asked to attend. He says his previous volleyball. I didn’t know much about after graduating put it aside for a years volunteering for St. Mark it until a few years ago. I also enjoy while. It wasn’t until his youngest CYO events have prepared him for the plays and the concerts.” daughter Jen (R’18) started playing this commitment. He used to coach No matter what event it is though, softball that he got back into the basketball, football, wrestling, and Smith’s work is very much hobby. track, but has had to cut back on appreciated, both by students and some of these. Eventually, he saw an email by the administration alike. football parents association asking for volunteers to take photos at games. This was where he was “discovered” by Roncalli parents and recommended to the administration. “He was just on his own out of the goodness of his heart going to games and taking these really amazing photographs,” Hayes said. 18 UPDATE MAGAZINE SPRING 2019 RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 19 PAPAL ZUCCHETTO FOR RONCALLI STATE THESPIAN COMPETITION ANDERSON INDUCTED TO THE INDIANA THESPIAN HALL OF FAME

Team members left to right: Matt Sims, Mackenzie Meyers, Sam Gervasio and Gabe Ochoa The Rebels (seniorsMatt Sims, Mackenzie Meyers, Sam Gervasio and Gabe Ochoa) placed 3rd overall in the state in Tech Olympics Challenge. Meyers received 3rd place in knot tying. Gervasio received 2nd in knot tying and 2nd in hang and focus of a light. The team of Meyers and Gervasio won 4th in leg of platform.

October 2018, Pope Francis with Emily and Louie R’10 Feagans trading zucchettos in Rome. SPEECH TEAM Congratulations to Roncalli Theatre At liturgy in January, a papal zucchetto worn by STATE FINALS HONORS Director Phil Anderson who was Pope Francis was donated to Roncalli High School inducted into the Indiana Thespian Hall from Emily and Louie R’10 Feagans. While in of Fame at the Indiana State Thespian Rome, the Feagans also had the zucchetto blessed Conference. This honor is bestowed upon in the side chapel of Saint John XXIII at St. Peter’s theatre educators who have impacted the Basilica. lives of hundreds of students over their Louie said, “I will always be grateful for the career. He was nominated by Roncalli’s Catholic education RHS provides and most of 2018-19 Thespian Society. all the amazing Roncalli family. Though Emily is (left to right) Amy Weilhammer, Katrina Gangstad and For over 20 years, Mr. Anderson has taught Emily Smith not technically an alumna, she proudly considers theatre, directed Roncalli productions herself an honorary part of the community and Congratulations to the Roncalli Speech Team on and encouraged students to dream big. has loved having the opportunity to meet so many their fine performance in March’s 2019 Speech Congratulations and thank you to Mr. teachers, staff and families during their visits out State Finals. The team was well represented Anderson! to DC.” Dr. Joseph Hollowell accepting the generous donation with the following students advancing to “We both agree that the Holy Father’s zucchetto is from Emily and Louie R’10 Feagans at Roncalli. the quarterfinals: senior Amy Weilhammer, too special of an item to keep purely for ourselves. freshmen Katrina Gangstad and Emily Smith. We think it would be best suited to be cherished to share in this special connection with the Holy Special congratulations go to Weilhammer by a Catholic institution that is special to both of Father for years to come,” wrote Louie and Emily (Poetry) who finished her career with a 4th us so that many people will have the opportunity Feagans. place finish.

20 UPDATE MAGAZINE SPRING 2019 RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 21 ISSMA PERFORMERS REBELS ATTEND LUGAR 11 REBELS EARN PERFECT ACT OR SAT SCORES Congratulations to freshman Xavier Wilson LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUM Roncalli High School is proud to announce that 11 students registered a perfect score on one or more and sophomore Gianna Romano who, sections of the October 2018, December 2018 and February 2019 ACT or SAT earning them All-Star status. at the ISSMA solo and ensemble contest, earned gold ratings for their division two solos, as well as junior Josh Amodeo and Connor DeMoss R’19 Ryan Flick R’20 William Hawkins R’20 senior Caroline Barron who received silver ACT Reading ACT Math ACT Math and ratings on their division one solos. English The following students earned gold ratings Braden Herbert R’20 Aiden Looney R’20 Kate McNulty R’19 on their division one solos and moved on ACT Science and ACT Reading ACT Reading Katie Reading to at ISSMA at the state level: seniors Juniors Andrew Burgan, Savannah Morrall and Minton, Allie Pena, Maggie Schoening, Kainoa Wisler, attended the 42nd annual Richard Savannah Morrall R’20 Lilly Secrest, Emily Wray, juniors Chris Ellie Murphy R’20 G. Lugar Symposium for Tomorrow’s Leaders on ACT Composite, Trace Solonka R’20 Figueroa, Levi Ralston, Maria Mina and December 8, 2018 at the University of Indianapolis. Science, English ACT Science ACT Reading Veronica Phillips. sophomore These three juniors, who attended the symposium and Reading Receiving a gold rating at State ISSMA were: along with more than 400 other students from Grace Whitaker R’20 Wray, Phillips, Schoening, Pena, Mina and around the state, were selected based on their Dylan Tadas R’20 SAT Math and Ralston. outstanding leadership and service. ACT English ACT Reading At the symposium, the students attended sessions MOCK-TRIAL AWARDS offered on the following topics: “Resident Aliens: Immigrants and Refugees in the US and Abroad,” Congratulations to our Rebel Mock Trial team “Learning from 2018 and Looking to 2020: The State that had great success at state competition. of American Politics,” “North Korea and Nukes: Is The “Mock your Socks Off” team members there a Solution?,” “US Leadership in the World” ARTIST EARNS SCHOLASTIC ART AWARDS were: seniors Miriam Maddox, Ashlyn Streicher, Austin Hendricks, AJ Singh, and “#MeToo: Politics and Social Movements.” Senior Lea Glander was awarded two Gold Keys, one Silver Key and an Honorable Elizabeth Bradley, Kara Linder, Kara In addition to attending the sessions, these students Mention at this year’s Scholastic Art & Writing awards. All of her artwork was on House and Patrick Viduya. Bradley earned heard from Senator Richard Lugar, as well as met public display at Clowes Hall from February 1-26, with the Awards Ceremony on two “Most Effective Attorney” awards, and other leaders from around the state. March 17th. a “Most Effective Witness” award went to Hendricks for his portrayal of the sassy Glenn Miller. BORING WINS LORENZANO SCHOLARSHIP Freshman Celia Boring is the recipient of the Private John Lorenzano Memorial Scholarship. She receives $1,200 toward Roncalli tuition. This is the seventh year the Lorenzano family has provided this scholarship for a student with a parent who is a firefighter. Private Lorenzano was killed in the line of duty February 5, 1992 responding to a fire at the Indianapolis Athletic Club. Boring’s essay on “What makes you proud that your parent is a firefighter?” was selected over several entries. Boring’s father, Jay Boring, has been with the Wayne Township Fire Department for 12 years and was the 2015 Firefighter of the Year.

22 UPDATE MAGAZINE SPRING 2019 RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 23 RONCALLI THEATRE PRESENTS “THE MOUSE TRAP” TWICE

Lindsey Benson Samuel Gervasio Meghan Koleszar Amelia Niezgodski Lydia Shock The Roncalli Theatre Department proudly presented the spring CAST: Logan Mercuri Madeline Brinker Mya Gonzalez Christina Kurz Jean Ochoa Matthew Sims play, an Agatha Christie classic, “The Mouse Trap.” The play Alexandria Balint Allison Pena Kristina Buckel Ethan Gorski Margaret Leising Jacob Parton Angelina Snow featured two completely different casts. The Mouse cast performed Lillian Brown Levi Ralston Justin Carpenter Samantha Gosser Patrick Luttrell Benjamin Pesto Haley Stonecipher Abigail Conway Mia Roberts Evan Cloud Morgan Grabczak Paige Magno Veronica Phillips Jack Stonecipher March 7th, 8th and 9th. The Trap cast performed March 14th, 15th Christopher Figueroa Xavier Wilson Abigail Davey Veronica Hatfield Miles Marshall Sarah Prusa Kamryn Swingendorf and 16th. Each cast performed four times with 7:00 PM shows each Aubrey Fuhrman Emily Wray Joseph Deer Sarah Hayden Sarah Mattingly Thomas Ralston Gracie Tharp night with an additional show at 2:00 PM on Saturdays. Dylan Kedra Kathleen Doninger Nicholas Hollcraft Alyson McElwain Nathan Riley Colin Wade Robert Koch CREW: Tyson Ehrgott Sarah Hollcraft Sara Mescall Patrick Rosemark Rocco Waugh Sharp Special thanks to the adult leadership that helped make the Benjamin Leising Grace Armbruster Isabel Elsener Janeth Iman Mackenzie Meyers Sydney Schausten Sarah Wiley production a success: Phil Anderson, Erin Bohn, Kim Buckley and Sophia Louthain Hayden Bean Michael Foreman Joshua Johnston Taylor Meyers Josephine Schott Kempis Wilkerson Miki Lewinski. Zachary Mayer Nina Benich Quentin Gallagher Grayden Jones Samuel Morris Annamarie Schura

24 UPDATE MAGAZINE SPRING 2019 RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 25 BASKETBALL GAME RAISES MONEY FOR CATHOLIC RELIEF BADMINTON TOURNAMENT SERVICES GIFT OF HOPE PROGRAM

Champions: Kevin Banich R’09 and Zachary Mayer Winners of the Loser Bracket: Micah Moran and Daniel O’Connor Student Council sponsored the 15th Annual Badminton Tournament where 40 teams battled it out. Mr. Kevin Banich R’09, assistant principal for student life, and junior Zachary Mayer defeated seniors Robert Thangand Tam Ha to win the championship and $50! Seniors Austin Jones and Ben Schwab won $25 for the best-dressed team with their Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy ensembles. Freshman Micah Moran and Daniel O’Connor defeated freshman Johny Roeder and The annual battle on the hardwood between seniors and faculty took place on March 1, 2019. The gym was packed with supporters for both Patrick Meek to win the loser's bracket and were Best-dressed Team: Austin Jones and Ben Schwab sides with ticket sales raising $3,179 for the Lenten Almsgiving Project, the recipients of gold and silver plunger awards. Catholic Relief Services Gift of Hope. The Gift of Hope program represents an inspirational way to make a life-changing difference for families and communities around the world. It helps create tangible DI MIZIO VARSITY SOCCER COACH results from our gifts. Through this program, our community can get a sense of the types of items that exact amounts of money can buy. For Roncalli announced in January that Orfeo Di example, $35 purchases back to school supplies including shoes and Mizio has been hired as the head coach of the uniforms, $100 equates to classroom desks for 13 children, $80 for a school’s boys soccer program. Di Mizio moves up lamb or goat, or $40 for a flock of chickens. Mr. Costello with the tip off from the JV team, which he served as the head The faculty basketball team of Ms. Carroll, Mrs. Engel, Ms. Hendricks, coach last season. Ms. Hoendorf, Mrs. Kitchens, Ms. Mulinaro, Ms. Okerson, under the Di Mizio has 20 years of playing experience, direction of coaches Mrs. Bohn and Ms. Hendricks, defeated the senior including collegiate experience in Italy. He girls team and secured an out of uniform day for the staff. Hannah Cenkner, Betsy Crosley, Katie Gaskill, Grace Hegwood, Meghan currently holds the U.S. 11v11 Grassroots Hinson, Riley Samuelson with coaches Anna Bauer and Natalie Hahn coaching license and would like to pass on his represented the senior girls. knowledge and passion for the world’s favorite sport to younger generations. The senior boys team of Robbie Butts, Luke Dill, Paul Elliott, Nate Gramman, John Harris, David Johnson, James Rooney with coaches Roncalli welcomes Di Mizio as the new varsity Senior coaches Anna Bauer and Brandon Berger and Jacob Denney defeated the faculty team to Natalie Hahn give their team head coach! give the students an out of uniform day. The faculty roster included guidance Mr. Banich, Mr. Costello, Mr. Hasty, Mr. Dan Lauck, Mr. Litz and Mr. David Lauck, who coached and played.

26 UPDATE MAGAZINE SPRING 2019 RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 27 C9 RONCALLI STUDENT EXPERIENCE Senior Lorenzo Salazar is one of eight Roncalli students that are enrolled in the programs at Central Nine Career Center. He chose to go to C9 because it offered specific instruction in his chosen career field, criminal justice. He is the son of Pamela and Erwin Salazar. Erwin, who is also a board member at Roncalli, said that Lorenzo, “LJ,” was the motivator in the decision to send their son to C9. He liked the technical aspect of using simulators, being hands- on and said that LJ has always been interested in law enforcement. The courses at C9 are taught by retired law enforcement personnel. Lorenzo Salazar practices handcuffing techniques. Erwin is an Aviation Instructor at C9. He teaches courses such as “Aviation Flight,” “Aviation Operations” and other courses which are dual credit classes with Ivy Tech. Lorenzo said, “I feel that C9 has been very beneficial to me. The coursework is very hands-on and offers a lot more than just traditional schoolwork. I feel that my time in school has been well CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK spent at C9.” He attends daily classes at Roncalli during periods 1 January 28-February 1, 2019 thru 4 and then travels to C9 for instruction from 11:40 AM - 2:17 PM except on Wednesdays when the students are dismissed at 1:30 PM. Lorenzo is also a four year wrestler and has completed nearly Roncalli students and staff SPIRITmembers celebrated Catholic 300 lifetime service hours. Criminal Justice classroom Schools Week with a number instruction When describing what he does at C9, Lorenzo said, “Monday, of activities. Everyone showed Wednesday and Friday, our class does PT (physical training) school spirit by participating which ranges from running to handcuffing techniques, to pressure in the themed dress up days. points. The activities that we do in our class vary a lot, and C9 Monday was Catholic grade also offers many opportunities for success. I am involved in the school or college attire. Indiana Governor’s Work Ethic Certification. Upon completion, Tuesday was career day dress. I have already received several job offers ranging from the Indiana Wednesday was a snow day. Department of Corrections to Dayton Freight.” Thursday was generations day. Friday was Red, White and Lorenzo’s dad, Erwin, commends Roncalli on the great job that it Blue day: white - freshman, does to prepare students for college and believes that the emphasis on red - sophomores, blue - C9 should continue for students that do not plan to attend college. Salazar working on classwork. juniors with seniors wearing all He thinks that C9 could be a good choice for many students. Central Nine Career Center, at 1999 U.S. 31 South three. Catholic Schools Week “C9 is by far the most beneficial and hands-on learning experience I in Greenwood, provides career and technical concluded with a rousing pep have had in high school. I think that more Roncalli students should education for area schools. Students earn four high rally Friday afternoon. school credits per semester. Most C9 programs offer consider C9,” said Lorenzo. dual credit and/or certification. C9 courses serve as elective coursework toward the Core 40 or Core 40 Roncalli spread some Catholic with Technical Honors diplomas. Schools Week cheer at the south deanery grade schools. They visited each school with cookie trays for the teachers and staff and Roncalli pencil cases for the 5th through 8th graders.

28 UPDATE MAGAZINE SPRING 2019 RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 29 LED PROJECT - IT’S ‘WATTS’ GOING ON! VISIT THE RHS SPIRIT STORE OPEN DURING LUNCH PERIODS (11am-1pm M-F) THERE'S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE! 1,200 Contact Wendy Lawrie if you have questions: [email protected]. light fixtures to LED

Top and bottom right - Jeff Elliott Bottom - Kevin Hurley, Superintendent 98,000 of Buildings and Grounds watts to 40,000 projected $20,000 annual savings Over the Christmas break, Roncalli’s Property and Facilities Management Department embarked on an LED project that involved changing out over 1,200 light fixtures to LED. Each time Roncalli “turns on the lights” for the school, we will now see our watt usage fall from 98,000 watts to 40,000 watts. This will result in a projected annual savings of $20,000. Kevin Hurley said, “We still have more fixtures to retro fit. We are hoping to do more in the 2019-2020 school year.” Roncalli is very grateful to Kevin Hurley R’78, Jeff Elliott, Lee Strevelsand the rest of the Property and Facilities Management crew!

30 UPDATE MAGAZINE SPRING 2019 RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 31 REBELS SIGN COLLEGIATE LETTERS OF INTENT

HONOR YOUR SENIOR WITH A BRICK FOR GRADUATION Have your graduate permanently etched Anna Bauer, Hanover College Brandon Berger, Ball State Jacob Denney, Saint Xavier Max Lundy, Wabash College into Roncalli's Circle of Faith! Order (Hanover, IN), basketball University (Muncie, IN), football University (Chicago, IL), football (Crawfordsville, IN), baseball your $125 custom brick by May 3, 2019 to THE SMITHS ensure its completion TOM AND JANE by graduation on May 25th. Order two BLAKE bricks for $200. All JONES proceeds from brick R’19 sales benefit Roncalli's Circle of Faith fund to provide needs-based tuition assistance. Luke Dill, Saint Xavier University Elizabeth Eads, UIndy Sam Eiland, Saint Xavier Amanda Prather, Trine University (Chicago, IL), football (Indianapolis, IN), volleyball University (Chicago, IL), volleyball (Angola, IN), softball What can I put on the brick? Your brick can display up to three lines of text, with 16 characters (including spaces and punctuation marks) per line. How can I be sure the text on my brick will be correct? When you order your brick, you will receive an acknowledgment letter that includes a verification of the engraved text. If something is spelled or listed incorrectly, Makayla Gilley, Saint Mary of John Harris, Ball State University Grace Hegwood, UIndy Zack Rodriguez, Concordia please contact the Advancement Office the Woods (Terre Haute, IN), golf (Muncie, IN), football (Indianapolis, IN), volleyball University (Mequon, WI), lacrosse at 317-787-8277 ext. 238 and make and track corrections within two weeks of receipt. How do I order a brick? Please download an order form from our website, www.roncalli.org/pdf/brick- campaign-online-order-Spring2019.pdf or call the Advancement Office at (317) 787-8277, ext 238.

Nolan Hoffman, Colorado Mesa Erik Hommel, Indiana Tech Taylor Kehoe, Maryville University Maggie Schoening, Benedictine University (Grand Junction, CO), (Ft. Wayne, IN), baseball (St. Louis, MO), volleyball University (Lisle, IL), volleyball lacrosse

32 UPDATE MAGAZINE SPRING 2019 RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 33 The girls basketball team played its best basketball of the season second win, a 61-39 Roncalli victory in the sectional opener, BOYS BASKETBALL over the final month, winning nine of its final 10 games. The snapped Pike’s 11-game sectional winning streak that nine-game winning streak was the program’s longest streak stretched back to 2014. The six teams that beat Roncalli in six seasons. During the streak, the team outscored its – Ben Davis (twice), Lawrence North, North Central, opponents by 20.2 points per game. The team fell Heritage Christian, Center Grove and Marquette Catholic – one possession short in a 52-50 loss to Ben Davis combined for a 125-36 record. Ben Davis and Center Grove in the sectional final, but finished with a solid won sectional titles, while Lawrence North advanced to the 16-7 record. As a result of that finish, the Class 4A state final and Marquette Catholic repeated at Class Lady Rebels ended the season ranked 21st 1A state champions. in the statewide, all-class computer poll. The senior quintet of Anna Bauer, Natalie Hahn, Jada The team’s schedule was rated the Moran, Amanda Prather and Maggie Schoening wrapped 25th most difficult in the state, up their four-year Roncalli careers. During the group’s four For the first out of 403 programs. The Lady seasons in the program, the Lady Rebels amassed a 69-33 time since the Rebels beat two programs record, a 28-11 home mark and won conference, sectional 2012-13 season, the – Bishop Chatard and and regional titles. Additionally, Bauer, Hahn, Prather and boys basketball team Covenant Christian – Schoening were named academic all-state. Moran was named had to replace all five that won sectional honorable mention academic all-state. starters from the previous titles and beat Pike Sophomore Madelyn Bischoff led the team in scoring with twice. Pike was season. The Rebels returned a 17.7 points per game average. Her scoring average was rated 17th just 51 points from last season’s the highest by a sophomore since Lindsey Corsaro R’16 overall in averaged 19.6 points in 2013-14. Junior Alana Vinson 18-7 squad. The 51 points are the the state fewest amount of points the Rebels finished second on the team in scoring (15.9 ppg) and led and the the team in rebounding (6.7 rpg). Late in the sectional have returned in the 50-year history semifinal win over Southport, Vinson scored the 1,000th of the program. The 2018-19 Rebels point of her career. She’s the 11th player in program history posted a 5-17 record against a schedule to reach 1,000 career points, but only the fourth to reach rated one of the 40-most difficult in the state. the milestone before the end of her junior season. Bischoff Five Roncalli opponents – Beech Grove, Center and Vinson shared the team’s MVP award. They were also Grove, Heritage Christian, Lanesville and New named to the All-Circle City Conference and All Marion Palestine – won sectional titles and four others lost in County teams. Vinson earned Underclass Large the sectional final. Out of Roncalli’s 22 games, nine School All-State honors from the Indiana Basketball were decided by five points or less. The Rebels played Coaches Association (IBCA). Bischoff was named nine games against teams ranked in the top 64 in the first team all-state by the Indiana Coaches Sagarin statewide computer poll and three games Marion of Girls Sports Association (ICGSA) and against the top 25. County honorable mention Underclass All-State honorable by the IBCA. Vinson was also named Senior Jacob Denney led the team in scoring with a mention to the Indiana Junior All-Star Team, 12.9 points per game average. Denney scored in double team and was becoming only the fifth player figures in 17 of 22 games and topped 20 points twice. selected to play in in program history to receive that honor. In addition, she Sophomore Anthony Donahue finished second on the Marion County the team in scoring at 11.3 points per game. Donahue’s earned third-team honors All-Star Game on April on the Indy Star All- 249 total points were the most scored by a sophomore 25 at Beech Grove. since the 2004-05 season. Junior Aidan Looney led USA Central Indiana the team in rebounding, grabbing 5.1 boards per On February 12, the Rebels Super Team. Senior Natalie Hahn game. Sophomore Johnny Brunk paced the team in beat Greenfield-Central 66-52 won the team’s assists, averaging 4.0 per game. Denney, Donahue, in the annual senior-night game. The contest was also the 442nd and mental Looney and juniors Daniel Asher and Nick Spearing attitude final home game in “The Woodshed,” played in all 22 games, but Denney was the only player award. to start all 22. The team shot 75.9 percent from the the home court for Roncalli basketball foul line, which is the second-best season percentage for 50 seasons. The Rebels compiled a 271- over the last 17 seasons. Denney was named to the All- 171 record in 50 seasons in “The Woodshed.” GIRLS BASKETBALL

34 UPDATE MAGAZINE SPRING 2019 RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 35 BOYS SWIMMING

Despite working several new swimmers into the varsity lineup, the girls swimming and diving team captured a Circle City Conference title for its second conference crown in the last three seasons. The boys swim- The Rebels pulled away from a tight team race to ming and diving defeat second-place Guerin Catholic by 60 points team achieved its goal and third-place Brebeuf Jesuit by 90 points. After of defending its Circle not having a conference champion last season, the City Conference title, as Rebels had four individual champions and two the program won its third winning relays this season. Senior Allison White straight conference crown. (500 Free), sophomores Reese Wiley (200 Free) The team also reached its goal and Maggie Peats (200 IM) and freshman Jyllian of finishing in the top eight in the Antle (100 Fly) all won conference titles, as did sectional by finishing sixth, ahead of the relay teams of juniors Savannah Morrall Perry Meridian, Greenwood, Martinsville and Ellie Murphy, White and Antle (200 Free and Mooresville. Two of the three relays Relay) and White, Murphy, Peats and Wiley (400 advanced to the sectional final. The team Free Relay). In the 400 Free Relay, Peats began finished the dual/tri meet season with an 8-2 the anchor leg in third place and made up a record. two-second deficit for the win. The team The Rebels had four individual champions finished the regular season with a 6-4 – seniors Blake Ludge (100 Breast and 100 record and finished fifth in the Marion Fly) and Derek Elam (100 Fly and 100 Back) County meet and in the sectional. at the conference meet, after having only one Sophomore Maggie Peats conference champion last season. The Rebels also established a new school record had two relays win conference titles. Derek Elam, for the 100 Backstroke, with senior Gabe Buening, Blake Ludge and junior a time of 1:01.62. She Harrison Sisk won the 200 Medley Relay and also set a new single- Elam, Buening, sophomore Matthew Croddy season mark for and junior Will Hawkins won the 400 Free Relay. average points per The improvement continued into the postseason. meet (29.18). Last season, the Rebels advanced six swimmers to the sectional final, but this year they advanced 11 swimmers to the final, despite graduating two of last season’s six sectional finalists. Hawkins (200 Free and 100 Breast), Buening (200 Free and 500 Free), Ludge (200 IM and 100 Breast), Elam (100 Free and 100 Back), Sisk (100 Fly), Croddy (50 Free and 100 Free), sophomore Ethan McGuire (200 IM and 100 Breast) and junior Joe Sizemore (500 Free and 100 Back) all reached the sectional GIRLS SWIMMING final.

36 UPDATE MAGAZINE SPRING 2019 RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 37 BOWLING

The gymnastics team posted a solid 15-3 regular- season record. The 15 wins represents the program’s highest win total since 2010. The team was one of the youngest in recent years, with four freshmen Boys Bowling and one junior. Despite having four team The boys bowling members new to high school gymnastics, team worked through the team was connected, consistently graduating three of last cheering for each other and their season’s top performers and opponents. During the season, the earned two regular-season wins. team increased its team score from The team finished 11th in the 96 to a 101. The team finished sectional. Junior Jack Matthews sixth in a difficult sectional earned team MVP honors. Matthews field. Freshman Gabby was also named to the Indy South All- Conjelko finished third Conference team, making him one of the top in the bars in sectional six bowlers out of 150 boys. and advanced to regional. Girls Bowling The girls bowling team finished with a 5-5 record and earned a win over Greenfield-Central, Shelbyville, Greenwood Christian Academy and multiple wins over New Palestine. The team finished fifth in the sectional. Junior Faith Holden individually qualified for the regional and then advanced to the semi-state for the second-straight season. Holden was named the team’s MVP. GYMNASTICS

38 UPDATE MAGAZINE SPRING 2019 RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 39 WRESTLING Circle City Conference, sectional, regional and semi- state titles. Junior Brayden Lowery finished third in the 120-pound class. Lowery lost his semifinal match 3-0 for his only defeat of the season, as he finished 42-1. He also won the same five individual titles as Viduya and Mahan. Junior Tyce Freije finished fourth in the 138-pound class and posted a 38-4 season record. He won Marion County, sectional, regional and semi-state titles. A fifth wrestler, senior John Harris, advanced to the state final in the 285-pound class, but lost his first-round match via fall. Harris The 2019 Roncalli was a Circle City Conference champion, as well as wrestling team winning sectional and regional titles. built on last season’s Junior Sam Slivka won sectional and regional titles successes and took them in the 126-pound class, in addition to a Circle to an even higher level, City Conference title. Seniors Lorenzo Salazar accomplishing feats never and Spencer Fears, junior Michael Fletcher and before reached in program freshmen Kody Glithero, Zach Wilson and Sam history. They advanced all 14 Peeples all won conference titles. wrestlers from the sectional on to the regional round for the second Viduya was named the team’s MVP and Fears consecutive season. They captured the earned the team’s mental attitude award. program’s first-ever semi-state title. For the Trent Smith, Viduya, Slivka and Lowery second-straight season, four Roncalli wrestlers were named first team Academic All- medaled at the same state finals, but this year’s State by the Indiana High School group was the first to have all four wrestlers finish Wrestling Coaches Association in the top four of their respective weight classes. As (IHSWCA). Salazar, Fears, a result, the team scored a program state-record 53 Harris, Freije and Fletcher points and finished sixth, for the program’s best team were tabbed as honorable finish since 2011. mention Academic All- Junior State selections by The Rebels piled up impressive regular-season Alec the IHSWCA. credentials, finishing second in the Marion County Viduya meet, winning the prestigious 32-team Connersville finished as Spartan Holiday Classic and the 16-team Westfield the runner-up Shamrock Duals Tournament, and finishing sixth in the 132-pound in the Team State Duals. The team compiled a 17-3 class and concluded regular-season record and won its third-straight Circle his season with a City Conference title. In the conference meet, the 41-2 record. Viduya’s Rebels won titles in 11 of the 14 weight classes. effort marks the 14th In the postseason, the Rebels finished second in time in program history that the sectional and advanced all 14 wrestlers to the a Roncalli wrestler finished regional round. The Rebels had six individual regional first or second at the state final. champions (twice as many as any other school) and Viduya won a Marion County title, a finished third in the team standings. The following Circle City Conference title, as well as week, it all came together for the Rebels, as five of sectional, regional and semi-state crowns. the eight wrestlers advanced to the semifinal round Senior Elijah Mahan finished third in the and four of the five won semi-state titles. That effort 170-pound class for the best state finish of his earned the Rebels the semi-state team title, 6.5 points career. Mahan wrapped up his senior season with ahead of Cathedral. a 40-2 record, to go along with Marion County, STATE

40 UPDATE MAGAZINE SPRING 2019 RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 41 leader. Rob Brown Hon’16 and Dan Bauer R’85 share an BRUSTER’S BITS episode. The dynamic football radio duo discusses their Introducing Rebel 5ive favorite football moments and Gary Armbruster R’81, Director of Alumni Services then Cole Toner R’12 visits to tell us how the Our Lady of Roncalli recently started recording a podcast the Greenwood Eagle attended called Rebel 5ive to help celebrate 50 years of Roncalli, Harvard and then Rebel history. The premise being; there are so became an NFL lineman. That many people that have made Roncalli a great is just the beginning. The Rebel school over the years. They all have stories. 5ive podcast will interview 50 Why not let them tell their stories in their own Rebels in 50 weeks celebrating voice so that in 10, 15, 25, 50 years from now 50 years of Catholic education those stories will be around for generations to on the southside. Stay tuned. hear over and over again? At the end of each podcast, five questions are asked of each guest called the Rebel 5ive. Bob Tully Hon’93, the Founders Day – Roncalli exterior 1990’s vice president for mission and ministry, has been in our building for 57 years including 7 50 Years Later Construction of Bishop Chartrand, 1961 years at Bishop Chartrand and all 50 years of Most who have been around Roncalli’s history. He has stories. He has lots What isn’t widely known is the day it all became official. Roncalli any length of time, The day Roncalli was born is April 17, 1969. On this day the of stories and most Rebels have, from time to know that when Kennedy department) discusses how he combined Indianapolis Deaneries Board approved the request time, heard his stories. Only now, those great stories will be Memorial and Bishop got to Roncalli after teaching of both Presidents of both Student Councils to name the new saved for generations that follow to hear. And don’t think you Chartrand merged 50 years college courses. Bob Tully school, “Roncalli” – the family name of good Pope John, now have to be in the building for 57 years to have tales to tell. Kevin ago to create a new high will spend two episodes on the St. John XXIII. With this agreement authorized, Fr. Robert Banich R’09 is in his first year as Roncalli’s assistant principal school named Roncalli that Chartrand/Kennedy merger Kitchin Hon’07, Chartrand Principal at the time wrote the for student life. Kevin was the first guest ever interviewed on many hearts were broken and how he has only spent following, “This ends thirty days in utter misery and confusion, the Rebel 5ive podcast. Listeners of the podcast will hear about and hard feelings remained one year actually working doubting themselves and one another, completely unable to Kevin’s favorite woodshed moment. Ben Grimes (science for years. Some, even today, at Roncalli. Angie Toner decipher what their true obligations might be.” Fr. Kitchin was harbor harsh feelings towards Hon’08 (math department) recognized in 2007 as an Honorary Alumni of Roncalli High those responsible for what talks about playing sports in School and passed away on December 17, 2010, at the age of many thought was an injustice high school but not becoming 88. He was laid to rest at St. Mary’s Cemetery in his hometown on both sides. However, had a real sports fan until she of Richmond, Indiana. the merger never taken place, started coaching at Roncalli it is possible that today we 33 years ago. Angie talks might not have a Catholic Early Growing Pains about her interview to begin high school on the southside When Roncalli was founded back in 1969, it was not uncommon working at Roncalli and how much less the thriving school for fans from other schools to think the new name was Ron she felt the first time she that Roncalli has become. It Calli believing we were named after a man named Ronald entered Kathy Schembra’s is widely known that with the Calli. The local Emroe’s Sporting Goods located at Southern C’68 sports shrine of an beginning of the fall semester Plaza shopping center even sold gym bags at the time with Ron office. Bruce Scifres Hon’05 in 1969, students from both Calli emblazoned on the side. It took a few years but soon the (former coach) talks about his Kennedy and Chartrand came Rebels began making a name for themselves in the classroom evolution as a football coach together and worked out most and on the field. The sports pages and local merchants no longer over the 27-year history of of their conflicts peacefully. referred to the new school as Ron Calli. 1970 - Bob Tully (far left) Roncalli’s first football coach. success as the Rebels gridiron

42 UPDATE MAGAZINE SPRING 2019 RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 43 Leah, a former RHS tennis coach, 1997 stays busy as a real estate agent for Keller Williams. 2008 Daniel Dyar R’97 is a member of the United States Coast Guard Class Notes Band. 2002 1968 1999 Andrew Noone R’05 married Jeffrey Danielle Wood on September Jourdan 21, 2018 at Holy Name Catholic R’99 has Church. Rebels in the wedding been hired included: Eamonn Brandon by Marian R’05, Jonathan Sandhu R’05, University Andrew Hillstrom R’05 and Aaron Puntarelli R’08 always willing to defend or be an to serve as Jennifer (Frey) Hillstrom R’05. married advocate for those who could not Sarah Johnson from Michigan Chartrand Rams from the classes executive advocate for themselves. He has Mark Barton R’02 and his City, Indiana on September 29th of ’68 and ’69 enjoying Christmas director of its always been one to make the right wife Sara welcomed their first 2007 at Victory Field....under the lights! cheer before the holidays. new two-year choices versus the popular ones, child, Anna Katherine, on Aaron is an emergency room college. The February 19th. Mark and Sara and he’s always been fearless in university nurse and Sarah is a physical his willingness to do that.” Ben are both physician’s assistants in therapist both at Riley Children’s 1981 announced Indianapolis. is also a Democratic candidate in the fall that the new institution Health. Theresa Wells- for District 24 member of the will be called Saint Joseph’s Ditton R’81 has Indianapolis City Council in College of Marian University— been a fixture Indiana. He is running in the Indianapolis. Jeff began his new in Indianapolis primary on May 7, 2019. The role on November 16. media for more general election is November 5, than 30 years, 2019. covering Indy’s biggest events. Brittany (Jajuga) Ratcliff R’07 Theresa has a new 1987 gig on “INside Indiana Business has been married for four years to Eric Thornbury R’87 is the her husband Dirk, and the couple with Gerry Dick.” Robyn (Burns) Witty R’02 and Director of Bands at Noblesville have two children, Ollie (2) and her husband Keith welcomed High School. Noblesville has won Logan (1). Brittany recently Molly Sahm R’08 married Shaun their third child Hazel Grace on the Indiana State Fair Band Day rejoined the Roncalli family as a Koesters R’08 on September 1st, 1983 November 8, 2018. Robyn also the past two years. math teacher. 2018 at St. Barnabas Catholic Ben Brown R’83 recently finished her Masters Church. The reception was held was named the Degree in educational leadership, at the Indiana Landmarks Center. 2018 Southside 1994 and continues teaching and Rebels in the wedding include: Person of the Year coaching at Roncalli. Her Lindsey Sahm Kevin Miller R’94 is playing jazz Joe Matis R’99 and his wife, Matron of Honor, on December 27. husband Keith teaches and Prizevoits R’04, on The Carnival Cruise ships. Leah, welcomed their 5th child bridesmaids, Pat Schubach coaches basketball at Edinburgh Rebecca Sahm Nguyen R’07, He met his wife Weronika while to the crew. Willa June was R’83 had this Community High School. Mary Sahm R’08, Cassie performing with her. They have born September 5, 2018. Joe, to say about Ben’s Recognition, Heavrin Planck R’04, formed The Rook Duo, and they a financial advisor at Morgan Best “I’ve known him over 40 years. Will Hibner R’08 continue to perform on Carnival Stanley and former RHS alumni Man, and The entire time I’ve known 2005 groomsmen, Seth Marshall R’08 Cruises and on their recordings. director, was recently recognized Colleen (O’Gara) Treat R’07 Ben there are a few things I’ve Donnie Glowinski R’05 is the and Charlie Koers R’09. Molly is Many of their recordings are on by the National Association of and her husband Mike welcomed always appreciated about him band director at St. Patrick’s an ophthalmic technician at Eye YouTube. Plan Advisors as a Top Retirement boy/girl twins, Alayna Marie and and that always strike me. Ben is School in Chicago. It is an Specialists of Indiana and Shaun Plan Advisor Under 40 for the 5th Landon Michael, into the world on all-boys school and the oldest time. October 13, 2018. Big sister Alexis Catholic high school in Chicago. loves helping with the babies! 44 UPDATE MAGAZINE SPRING 2019 RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 45 works for the Franklin Township Katie Lynch R’12 and registered Outstanding Future Educators 2008 continued School Corporation as the 2010 2011 to be a donor in her memory. Banquet in Indianapolis as the assistant director of food service. Thank you for your service, winner for Special Education in works at St. Mark Catholic School Louis R’10 and Emily Feagans Bryn Cavett R’11 resigned on Christopher and for your April. Sara will be graduating as the physical education teacher. recently married in Washington December 10 from the Memphis donation. from the University of Evansville They currently reside on the D.C. The couple traveled to Police Department and moved in May with a B.S. in secondary southside of Indianapolis close to Rome after their wedding and back to central Indiana. Bryn special education with a social family and friends. had the opportunity to meet with started as a patrolman with the studies minor. Pope Francis. It is a memory they Zionsville Police Department in Jonathan will always cherish. The encounter Zionsville, IN and is now living in Cameron Papandria R’15 is R’08 and with Pope Francis gave them the Westfield, IN. a senior at Miami University Rebecca chance to trade zucchettos (pope in Ohio. Cam is majoring in Rachel Horan R’09 married Will Sheets beanie) with the Pontiff. The instrumental music education and Ham on December 29, 2018. completed Feagans returned to the states and hopes to be a high school band Rebels in the wedding party the felt compelled to offer Roncalli as director after graduation. included: Stephanie (Horan) Ironman the home for the zucchetto. It is Newton R’03, Joey Newton Wisconsin the hope of the young couple that R’03, Sr. Tracey Horan R’06, this past this future relic will help enrich 2016 September. Matt Horan R’07, Mike Horan Will Schott R’12 and Claire the spiritual life of the students, Spencer Grow R’16 is a music Jonathan R’12 and Brooke Horan R’12. (Curtis) Schott R’11 brought staff and community of Roncalli performance major at Berkelee is a product development Dominic Anthony Schott into High School. School of Music. He is composing engineer for Cook Medical in Chelsea Hughey R’09 was named the world on November 30, 2018. and performing his original Bloomington, IN. He is a 2012 one of the top ten “Women in Dominic weighed in at 10 pounds, compositions. Purdue graduate. Rebecca works Jazz” in New Jersey. Chelsea 5 ounces and 22 inches long. in quality control, also for Cook performs every week in many Claire is a nurse at Franciscan Matt McKay R’16 is one of Medical. New Jersey and New York City Tony Davey R’11 and Sarah Health (St. Francis), and Will is a Knapik were married on three finalists in the Kentucky venues. rental sales representative for JX Collegiate Flute Competition. February 2, 2019. The wedding Truck Center. 2009 ceremony was at St. Barnabas The finals were in March. He is Catholic Church and the a junior at Bellarmine University reception was held at the Barn 2014 in Louisville. Matt is majoring at Bay Horse Inn. Rebels in the in classical and jazz flute Taylor Wong R’14 wedding were best man Michael graduated performance. Davey R’13, groomsmen Joe from Ball State University School Davey R’15, Sam Schabel R’11, of Art in December 2018 and Daniel R’10 and Katie (Young) Austin Puckett R’11 and Gavin in January 2019 started her new 2017 Lauck R’09 welcomed Amelia Fandrei R’11. Bridesmaids career as special events coordinator Connor Cleary R’17 will be Florence into the world on included: Annie Davey R’17, at the Indianapolis Zoo. studying abroad in the fall of December 9, 2018. She weighed Abby Davey R’20 and Kelsey 2019 at Harlaxton College in 7 pounds, 1 ounce and measured Schabel R’11. Tony is the son of Grantham, England. He leaves on 20.5 inches long. Dan teaches in Marty R’82 and Fran Davey. 2015 August 20, 2019. Laura (Zeimetz) Wesbur R’09 the Social Studies Department at and husband Jonathan gave birth Paul Annee R’15 is a Republican Courtney Smith R’17 will be Roncalli and is the son of Louis candidate for Indianapolis City Kevin Banich R’09 and Audrey to their third child, a son George R’78 and Chris (Shewman) 2012 studying abroad in Montpellier, (Dubord) Banich R’10 welcomed Benedict, on November 28, Council in Indiana. Paul is running France leaving this summer in Lauck R’79. Katie works in Christopher Delaney R’12 is in the primary on May 7, 2019. James Joseph on January 10. 2018. Big brothers Carson and finance at Salesforce and is the August 2019. He weighed in at 7 pounds, Rory adore their newest pal. The an active duty Sargeant in the The general election is daughter of Barb (Schafer) US Marine Corps. He was the November 5, 2019. Yan Yan R’17 is this year’s (2019 13 ounces and 22 inches long. family resides on the southside of Young R’82 and Doug Young. Mom and baby are healthy and Indianapolis after moving from “Perfect Match” for a complete Sara Cannaday R’15 will be presented in April) Catholic happy! Kevin is Roncalli’s assistant central Minnesota in 2017. stranger and donated stem cells representing the University Charities Spirit of Service Award principal for student life. Audrey to him in the hopes of curing his of Evansville at the IACTE winner. cancer. He is the cousin of

46 UPDATE MAGAZINE SPRING 2019 RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 47 MATT TAYLOR R’04 HONORING OUR PAST AND PRESENT Each year the Roncalli High School Alumni Association presents four individuals with special alumni awards NAMED RADIO commemorating them for their service and devotion to Catholic education. The following criteria fully exemplify the qualities each award winner should represent. ‘VOICE OF THE COLTS’ REBEL MEDIA Matt Taylor R’04 has been named the full-time Honorary Alumni (2) St. John XXIII Award radio play-by-play announcer for the Indianapolis NETWORK BEGINS These individuals are those that live out the spirit and This is an individual who, through the giving of Colts. Matt joined the Colts in 2012 as manager of radio production, mission of Roncalli High School through leadership their time, talents, and treasures over the course of where he served in various capacities for the team’s radio programming. VIDEO STREAMING and action but are not graduates of Sacred Heart their lifetime, has made significant contributions to He had this to say about his new job, “This is an incredible honor and Central, Kennedy Memorial, Chartrand or Roncalli. our educational community. This person puts their On January 10, 2019, Roncalli opportunity. I love everything about Indianapolis, radio, football and religion into practice by their words and actions. This officially went live with video Alumnus of the Year the Colts. Those things combined make this a dream position for me. honor is open to anyone, alumnus or otherwise. I am very grateful to the Irsay family and the Colts organization for streaming when the Lady Rebels This person is a graduate of Sacred Heart Central, basketball team faced off against Please consider nominating an individual you feel allowing me this opportunity. I’m beyond excited to help enhance the Kennedy Memorial, Chartrand or Roncalli. He/She demonstrates the qualities listed above. The lives of game day experience for Colts fans and share in future great moments.” Indian Creek for a home game. lives out the mission of Roncalli High School in their Initially, the Rebel Media Network the award winners should reflect the highest ethical During his senior year at Franklin College, Matt became the play-by- everyday life, whether it is volunteering, coaching, standards, and their work should be consistent with play announcer for the Roncalli Rebels football team. Matt graduated went on the air in the fall of 2007 as mentoring, or overall Catholic leadership. an audio only broadcast and that has the values in the mission of Catholic education. from college in 2008 and remained with the Rebels for two additional Please return your nominations by May 15, 2019 seasons. worked well for all these years as Rob Brown, the principle play-by-play to Gary Armbruster at [email protected]. person leading the broadcasts. Today, Thank you for taking the time to honor those who with the cooperation of the Director continually raise the bar for Catholic education. of Web and Graphic Design, Stefan Welsh, and his videography class, the Roncalli network has branched out in a big way. Many schools in the area REUNION NOTIFICATIONS REBEL ROUND UP video broadcast athletic contests but Roncalli Class of 1979, 40 Year Class Reunion, most use a single camera operated TUESDAY, Saturday, September 7, 2019 at 6 PM by the play-by-play announcer or color analyst. Roncalli’s broadcast Monkey Business Bar and Grill (formerly Harry C’s) JULY 23, 2019 uses students from Mr. Welsh’s class 5055 S Dearborn St, Indianapolis, Indiana 46227 Class of 2019! Don’t miss the to direct the event, operating two last chance to hang out with your cameras and also creating graphics classmates before everyone goes their Roncalli Class of 1999, 20 Year Class Reunion, and video for commercial spots. separate ways. There will be free food, Saturday, July 27, 2019 Statistics are kept while the game a free alumni t-shirt and a chance to is in action and shared during Slippery Noodle Inn pick up your yearbook. ALUMNI BASKETBALL GEARING UP the broadcasts. The students get Tickets are $20 per couple and can be purchased by visiting Please RSVP today by calling service hours and/or a class grade https://rhsclassof1999reunion.eventbrite.com FOR 15TH SUMMER SEASON for working events that are live Gary Armbruster, Director of streamed. This spring boys volleyball, Text RHS99 to 554-98 to receive text alerts and updates about Alumni Relations, at (317) 787-8277 The 15th Annual Roncalli Alumni Basketball League tips off the track and field, baseball, softball and the reunion weekend. ext. 242 or by e-mail at garmbruster@ first week in June. The league fee is $400 per team, which includes lacrosse are all scheduled to share roncalli.org. eight regular season games and a post season tournament. Each game some video air time on the Rebel consists of two 20 minute running halves and will be officiated by two Roncalli Class of 1989, 30 Year Class Reunion, Media Network and can be accessed IHSAA officials. The maximum number of non-alumni participants July 26th and 27th, 2019 July 23, 2019 via Youtube or Facebook. Stay tuned on a roster is limited to three players. for more exciting information as we There is a pre-party at Monkey Business (formerly Harry C’s) on 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM If you have any questions or comments concerning the basketball enter the fall semester expanding Friday the 26th starting at 7:00 PM. in the Roncalli Cafeteria! league, please contact Mike Agal at 317-908-4898 or Gary Armbruster video coverage of Roncalli sports and Saturday we will have a Mass at Roncalli and the reunion is at at 317.787.8277 ext. 242. campus events. Big Daddy’s after Mass. Chris Waugh is closing his doors that day so we can have the entire place for the Reunion. Contact Amy Melvin at 317-403-3659 for any other information. 48 UPDATE MAGAZINE SPRING 2019 RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 49 An issue that is of paramount importance for all levels of education or guest speaker. We also have involved and participate in student(s), (4) on occasion, the THE LAST WORD in our country today (elementary, middle, high school and college) armed security in the cafeteria our armed intruder lockdown investigative process can involve is that of security. The safety of students, teachers and staff members during lunch periods on a simulations. They consistently mental health professionals who School Safety while at school is the top priority for every school and college! In consistent basis. pass on to our administration may be asked to conduct a threat Chuck Weisenbach R’79, this edition of the UPDATE, I will speak to the issue of school the latest in best practices for assessment for the student(s). Our video security system Principal safety from several different perspectives. schools when dealing with This comprehensive approach consists of cameras outside and an armed intruder(s). Our to investigating the situation inside the school building. As Personnel security officers participate in allows the school to make a our campus continues to grow Since 2004, we have contracted started in 2004 resulted in an our lockdown simulations and decision on how best to proceed we hope to expand the number with an IMPD officer to oversee immediate, dramatic decrease provide us with feedback on based on the recommendation of cameras, both in and out of all of our “in person” security in the amount of vandalism our what was done well and what of both law enforcement and the building. needs. This person is responsible school was incurring during must be improved. mental health professionals. for scheduling the coverage non-school hours. For some It was not that long ago that Threat Assessment Quality academic programming, of armed security during the time now, we have experienced most schools’ front lobby doors exemplary faith formation, school day as well as at campus very little in the way of were unlocked and provided While threats were probably athletic, fine arts and events (athletic contests, fine vandalism to our school and/or unhindered entrance into the being directed toward schools student activities programs, arts events, fundraisers, etc.). facilities. school. That is no longer the prior to social media, there is and community service This person, along with fellow case as all schools, including no denying that the number In The Building Security opportunities are all very IMPD, provide the school with Roncalli, require locked doors of threats directed toward important to Roncalli and to relevant, up to date information This aspect of security has during the school day and schools has risen sharply via any school! But, they all pale on all issues pertaining to school changed significantly since are equipped with some type the use of some type of social in comparison to the safety of safety as well as provide training we started working with our of “buzz in” procedure that media. On occasion through our students, teachers and staff for our faculty and staff. We security officers in 2004. Fifteen provides some level of control the years there have been times members! Please join me in benefit immensely from the years ago, there was very little as to who enters your school when Roncalli has had to deal praying for the ongoing safety training they receive as IMPD presence of armed security building. with alleged threats directed not only of RHS students, officers, and Roncalli is blessed in the school itself with the toward the school. While each Training teachers and staff members but to have these officers as a part of exception of the normal security situation has its own unique set for all schools’ students, teachers our school team. We appreciate at home athletic contests. Per The most consistent aspect of of variables, there are standard and staff members. immensely all that they do, seen the recommendation of these training as it relates to school operating procedures when such and unseen, to make our school professionals, we now have safety continues to focus a situation exists. They include St. John XXIII, pray for us! and campus a safe place for all! armed security in our school on simulations (fire drills, the following: (1) contact law on a random, rotating basis. tornado drills and lockdown/ enforcement and involve them Campus Security There is always armed security armed intruder drills). Law in the investigation, (2) contact The regular presence of armed in our school when an all school enforcement is not involved the archdiocese, (3) conduct security on campus that event is being held, such as an with our fire and tornado drills. on our own investigation if all school liturgy, pep session However, they are heavily the threat involves a Roncalli

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