Spring 2021

Thank you, Father Bob! SPRING UPDATE 2021 TABLE OF CONTENTS

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10 PERSPECTIVE 12 SHOW CHOIR 13 VALEDICTORIAN & SALUTATORIAN

Garcia Receives Point of View National Merit Finalist 04 11 17 Abe Lincoln Award

06 Revelations 14 ACT Super Stars 18 Lenten Projects

08 Advancement Angle 14 Speech Team to State 20 Scholastic Awards

Christmas Kegerreis Silver 09 Performances 16 Senior Assist Day 22 Anniversary Team

UPDATE MAGAZINE SPRING 2021 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, Tina Hayes and Gary Armbruster R’81 | Design Director: Jeen Endris | 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] 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. Our end is to make God’s love complete among us.

ADMINISTRATION INTERIM PRESIDENT: 3 Rev. Robert Robeson, VF, Ph.D., M.Ed. PRINCIPAL: Charles Weisenbach R’79 VICE PRESIDENT FOR CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK ATHLETIC REVIEWS INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT: 15 26 Terese R. Carson, Hon’18 VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE AND Bischoff Indiana FACILITIES: Bruster’s Bits Dave Gervasio R’85 23 All-Star Team 36 ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL FOR ACADEMICS: Beth Reel Class Notes New Coaches ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL FOR 24 38 STUDENT LIFE: Kevin Banich R’09 Archbishop Thompson DEAN OF STUDENTS: 33 Collegiate Commitments 44 Visits Roncalli Tim Crissman GUIDANCE DIRECTOR: Lisa Beckwith R’01 The Last Word CAMPUS MINISTRY DIRECTOR: 35 Summer Camps 46 Jeff Traylor ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: David Lauck R’94 CHAPLAIN COORDINATOR: Father Douglas Hunter

RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL POINT OF VIEW A Challenging Time Rev. Robert Robeson, VF, Ph.D., M.Ed., Interim President CORONAVIRUS

This past year has been beyond When we consider the many challenging. Coronavirus, social challenges related to logistics distancing, and communication Zoom meetings, ...the central priority was that have come with hybrid schedule, always doing what is best this pandemic, I am quarantine, for our students. How can we particularly grateful contact tracing, best keep them safe? How for the amazing, and 4 synchronous can we foster their learning sometimes virtually learning; these and growth? How can we heroic work of our are terms that we help them to deepen their Administrative are very familiar relationship with Christ? Council, led by our with today, but principal (and soon to just a year ago, we had never really be president) Chuck Weisenbach. encountered most of them. In this In every discussion of how to past year we have experienced a respond to a new development, global pandemic, widespread social and this happened on almost a conflict, a contentious, polarizing daily basis, the central priority election, not to mention the was always doing what is best for controversial process of changing our students. How can we best our nickname from the Rebels to keep them safe? How can we the Royals. Through all of this, it foster their learning and growth? has been clear to me that we have How can we help them to deepen a very special community here at their relationship with Christ? Roncalli. In my year as interim These are the questions that I president, I have seen how our heard raised, over and over, in school leaders and administrative our Administrative Council and staff, our teachers, our parents President’s Council meetings, and and our alumni always seem to go in my day to day discussions with above and beyond in order to serve teachers and administrators. our students and their families. SOCIAL DISTANCING

UPDATE MAGAZINE SPRING 2021 ZOOM MEETINGS HYBRID SCHEDULE QUARANTINE CONTACT TRACING

I saw, first hand, the long hours is deeply committed to Roncalli’s our administrative team put in, just mission of serving Christ by 5 to make sure that every detail was forming young women and men worked out. I saw how beautifully in their faith; and it is an honor our students responded to what to work with such a talented and was asked of them and how our faithful leader. While this year has parents cooperated and often been beyond challenging – it has expressed their appreciation for the also been a time of great renewal. way their children were cared for. Our faith teaches us that pain and Most of all, I saw how Christ was struggle lead to purification and present throughout this challenging redemption. This past year has time, guiding our community to certainly been painful at times! It help form Christian leaders in has also helped us to understand body, mind and spirit. things about ourselves and our As I begin to wrap up my year as Roncalli community; about what interim president of Roncalli, I we are capable of, and about how am filled with gratitude and hope we can better live the life that God for the future. I know that Chuck has called us to live. For this we can Weisenbach will be a remarkable all be grateful. leader as the new president. He St. John XXIII………… Pray for us! SYNCHRONOUS LEARNING

RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL REVELATIONS Partners Fr. Peter Marshall, Pastor of St. Jude Catholic Church

When I arrived at St. Jude in July of Second, Catholic schools partner with 2019, Dr. Joe Hollowell came to meet local parishes in important ways. The with me in my office. Even though I central mission of the parish (any parish) knew him and his family, he wanted to is to proclaim the Good News of Jesus officially welcome me as a new pastor in Christ within a particular geographic the South Deanery and as a new neighbor area. In this way, Roncalli serves, again, to Roncalli. In the meeting I told Dr. as a means of amplifying the message Hollowell that I saw St. Jude and Roncalli of the Parish. By participating in the as partners. And, partners is a good sacrament of the Eucharist on the word for how I view Catholic education. weekend, our youth are prepared to This partnership has several important receive further instruction and formation dimensions. in the Faith during the week at Roncalli. First, Catholic schools, both elementary True conversion takes time, effort and and secondary, partner with parents and repetition. The participation in the grandparents in teaching our children life of the parish should naturally flow and youth about God and the Church; into participation in the community of in passing on the Faith. In the Catholic Roncalli. And, the formation during the 6 ritual of baptism, parents are reminded week at Roncalli should naturally lead several times that they are the “first to a fuller experience of the Mass on the teachers” of the Faith to their children. weekend in the parish. Having deanery While many parents are uncertain, or priests present for sacraments and other even anxious, about talking with their events at Roncalli visually and tangibly children about spiritual matters, God reinforces the bond of the Spirit that gives the grace to teach to all parents. unites us all as one Church. Catholic schools function to amplify I know that our community has faced and clarify the messages that children real and important challenges over the receive at home. Catholic schools can past few years as we attempt to grow as never replace the influence and example a community of disciples. In deepening that parents provide for their children. In and strengthening the Catholic identity today’s culture, all of us are bombarded by of Roncalli, we all enhance our ability messages contrary to the Faith. Catholic to effectively proclaim the Good News schools like Roncalli serve as a place of of Jesus Christ. As partners, Roncalli refuge and strength to allow our youth to and the local parish are working hard to hear the Truth of God’s word, and a space help families truly live as the Domestic in which to wrestle with reconciling the Church, and together we pass on the messages of this world with that Truth. Faith to our youth. All of us who support Catholic education participate in the support given to Catholic families.

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© Ascension 2020. All rights reserved. ADVANCEMENT ANGLE It's a Match! Terese R. Carson, Hon’18, Vice President for Institutional Advancement

I can never say THANK YOU enough! Thank you to everyone in our Roncalli community who prays for us, supports us financially and gives so generously of your time and talent. The RHS family continues to be blessed on a daily basis. I like free! Anything free - free samples, buy one get one free, free advice (well most of the time!). Are you like me and you like free stuff? If so, I have an idea that I want to share with you or this might be a good reminder for some. If you could double your donation dollars, wouldn’t that be great? That would be free money to Roncalli. Your gift of $100 could become $200! Not only would you be doubling your donation, but you would also be doubling the impact of your gift on the lives of Roncalli students. There are many employers, both local and national, that have matching gift programs for their employees. Most of these are dollar for dollar. The process is quite simple with an on-line submission to a website through your company/ employer. If you’re unsure as to whether or not your company offers a matching gift program, please give us a call. We’re here to help - and we’re here to double your gift. 8

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UPDATE MAGAZINE SPRING 2021 Intermediate Mixed Chorus

PERFORMING ARTS SHOWCASE TALENT AT CHRISTMAS SHOW The Roncalli community began ringing in the Christmas season by attending a series of six Choral concerts that took place on December 8th and 9th. Because of COVID guidelines that restricted the audience we could have in our auditorium, 9 each choir - Advanced Women’s Chorus, Beginning Women’s Chorus, Intermediate Mixed Left to right: Beginning Mixed Chorus members juniors Noah Cissell, Chorus, Show Choir, and both Luke Briggeman and senior Sam Secrest periods of Beginning Mixed Chorus each had their own mini concert, with only their parents The concert band, jazz band and orchestra, led by in attendance. Mr. Joey Newton director Ms. Kathy Peach, Hon’04, entertained virtually R’03 led the choral groups. The due to COVID restrictions. performances were recorded and shared.

Advanced Women’s Chorus

RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL PERSPECTIVE Game On, Royals! Kevin Banich R’09, Assistant Principal for Student Life

Our athletic department has a rich history and tradition offering student athletes an opportunity to participate in a total of 27 different sports for boys and girls. During the last 52 years, Roncalli has been home to student athletes who have earned scholarships to play at the NCAA universities are beginning to actively Division I, Division II and National recruit and offer financial assistance to Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Esports athletes based on their skill set, (NAIA) levels. On a few occasions, our rankings and championships. Even before alumni have used their collegiate careers we joined the HSEL, Roncalli has alumni to launch into jobs as both professional who have earned scholarships to play athletes and coaches at different levels. on collegiate teams and began careers At the beginning of 2021, Roncalli from their video game playing days. announced a new type of athlete: the Our alumni are entering the workforce Esports athlete. as computer programmers, software engineers and even professional Esports Across the country, there are over 3,100 athletes. 10 schools and 100,000 student athletes competing in the High School Esports Are you wondering how profitable the League (HSEL). Roncalli will be one of video game industry can be or how do only five schools in Indianapolis and 60 the elite Esports athletes compare to the schools across the state that are competing traditional sports stars? In 2019, a 16-year this year. In our first HSEL Winter old earned the title of Fortnite World Challenge, 40 student athletes competed Cup Champion, and his winnings for that in Chess, Rocket League, Super Smash tournament earned him $3 million. Brothers or NBA 2K21. Our athletes are competing on a variety of platforms Playing video games to earn money and that include the PC, Nintendo Switch, make a living - for a kid, this might seem Playstations, Xbox and mobile devices. like a dream come true. For a parent, this might sound like something a kid Similar to our athletes competing in made up to get a new gaming console traditional sports, our Esports athletes are or 15 more minutes of playing time. For competing to earn scholarships and open Roncalli, it is the newest way for our up possible career pathways. Each of the students to be connected, showcase their four HSEL seasons provide students with talents, win scholarship money and find the opportunity to win scholarships in the potential career opportunities. And who amount of $500 to $1,000 that can be knows, maybe the next Esports World applied towards the college or university Champions will have begun their career as of their choice. In addition, colleges and a Roncalli Royal! Game on, Royals!

UPDATE MAGAZINE SPRING 2021 MOORE NAMED NATIONAL MERIT FINALIST

One member of the Roncalli High School class of 2021 earned the distinction of National Merit Finalist (top 1% in the nation). This honor is based upon PSAT scores from his junior year.

Congratulations to Liam Moore, our National Merit Finalist for 2021.

Liam Moore

INDIANA ALL-STATE HONOR CHOIR

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(top left to right) Freshmen Anita Conn and Patrisha Luzietti, sophomore Fletcher Hooten, (bottom left to right) junior Ian Knight, and seniors Hayden Bean and Ali Dafforn

In early February, these six Royals earned a place in the Indiana All-State Honor Choir. This auditioned choir is made up of 150 students from all over Indiana. The choir will perform in the spring at the Palladium in Carmel.

RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL ROYAL RHAPSODY SHOW CHOIR

Royal Rhapsody had a fantastic season, sophomores Fletcher Hooten and Adia performing a show centered around Dant. Sophomore Morgan Beaupre maps and directions. Songs included was also featured in a dance solo. “Show Me the Way” by Styx, “Lost in Choral Director Joey Newton R’03 the Woods” from Frozen 2, “We Know said, “More than anything, all of us the Way” from Moana, and “Compass” involved in the show - from tech crew by Lady A. There are not many choirs to choreographers to performers - are that were able to beat Royal Rhapsody, just thankful for the fact that we simply 12 as they won Grand Champion titles at got to perform this year. The added two competitions, and were awarded challenges of performing in masks, First Runner Up at their remaining having fewer rehearsals, and being four. Their show featured soloist on a hybrid schedule did not keep us sophomores Ellie Buening, Amelia from putting together a fantastic and Warner, junior Xavier Wilson, a trio of successful show.” sophomores Ava Nelson, Adia Dant, and Ellie Buening, as well as a duet of

UPDATE MAGAZINE SPRING 2021 HAHN VALEDICTORIAN, PRATHER SALUTATORIAN

distributing food at local food pantries in our community, two years supporting young student-athletes in sporting events and programming, and four years brightening the day of the elderly in our community through her work with local nursing homes and homebound neighbors. For the past two years, Hahn has been a varsity athlete, and she earned academic all-state in lacrosse in 2020. Hahn, who attended St. Jude Catholic School, plans to major in neuroscience with minors in psychology and English. She is the daughter of Julie and Patric Hahn. Prather has shown incredible dedication throughout high school. She is a member of the National Honor Society and was awarded Accelerated/Dual Credit Pre- Calculus and Trigonometry Student of the 13 Year. Prather’s strengths continue outside of the (left to right) Rachel Hahn and classroom. With well over the required Lauren Prather amount of service hours, she has shown the value of serving our community. Senior Rachel Hahn was named the Prather is an active board member for valedictorian and senior Lauren Prather was the South Deanery Dance Marathon, named salutatorian for the Roncalli High School raising money for Riley Hospital for class of 2021. Children and has spent countless hours Hahn excelled inside and outside of the volunteering at the Lord’s Pantry. She classroom. She is an AP Scholar and member also volunteers as a Eucharistic minister at of National Honor Society. Further, Hahn her parish. received both a Gold and Silver Key in the 2021 She is the daughter of Kelly and Joseph Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Prather. She attended Saints Francis & Outside of the classroom, Hahn's commitment Clare of Assisi Catholic School and plans to serving her community and extracurricular to attend college next fall for kinesiology involvement is an impressive testament to her on the pre-physical therapy track. character. She has spent four years sorting and

RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL ACT SUPERSTARS

In February juniors Adelle Burkhardt and Jack Rittenhouse earned perfect scores on the ACT. They are the first of 2021 to earn a 36 on the ACT. What an accomplishment! Juniors Adelle Burkhardt and Jack Rittenhouse

SPEECH TEAM TO STATE

On Saturday, March 13, four Speech Team students competed in the Indiana High School Forensics Association (IHSFA) state 14 competition. To earn this honor, they competed in the State Prelims on February 27 and earned a top 24 spot in the entire state in their event. We are proud of you! Genna Sever Hayden Bean Prose and Duo Interpretation - Senior Genna Sever Duo Interpretation - Senior Hayden Bean Dramatic Interpretation and Original Performance - Junior Annemarie Bryans Prose and Original Performance - Junior Julia Blandford

Annemarie Bryans Julia Blandford

The following are the results from the state competition: Genna Sever and Hayden Bean - TOP 12 in the state for Duo Interpretation Genna Sever - TOP 12 in the state for Prose Interpretation Annemarie Bryans - TOP 12 in the state for Dramatic Interpretation Annemarie Bryans and Julia Blandford - SIXTH IN THE STATE in Original Performance

UPDATE MAGAZINE SPRING 2021 CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK FEBRUARY 1 - 5, 2021

Roncalli’s Liturgy Leadership Team was blessed to be able to celebrate Catholic Schools Week with the Archbishop at the Cathedral in downtown Indianapolis. Thank you for all you do for Catholic schools, Archbishop Thompson!

15 Left to right: Joey Newton, Savannah Gilmore, Rob McKay, Emma Morgan, Nicko Greene, Archbishop Thompson, Austin Strykowski, Hannah Taylor, Jeff Traylor, Christina Kurz, Lylian Iman, Kamy Swingendorf

Roncalli students and staff members celebrated Catholic Schools Week with a number of activities. Everyone showed school spirit by participating in the themed dress up days. Monday was Catholic school attire. Tuesday was music day where everyone dressed in celebration of their favorite singer, band, musical style or even album cover. This was followed by “Out of this World Wednesday.” Then came “Spring Break Thursday” as exciting vacation attire was worn by all. Friday was “Red, White and Blue” day. To add to the excitement of the week, a variety of competitions were held. The seniors won the virtual talent show competition. The freshmen won the all- out selfies competitions, and the juniors won the class entrance and acts of kindness competitions, which also Nicole Hunt, Amelia Shirley, Addie McGill and resulted in them winning the overall competition! Madelyn Endris

Brittany (Kehoe) Moran R’12, Lacey Hersman, Elijah Rutherford and Rachel McGaha Allie Ross R’04 Angie Toner, Katie (Groves) Hibner R’10

RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 2021 SENIOR ASSIST DAY

Continuing a Roncalli tradition of Senior Assist Day, faculty and staff submitted descriptions of their jobs to be assisted by seniors that applied for these positions. The seniors spent the day performing duties, lessons and daily tasks of their selected faculty or staff member. This is a great opportunity for students to experience what a day in the life of a teacher, principal, advancement office member, guidance counselor, McKenzie Liegibel and Mrs. Tina Hayes, cafeteria or maintenance crew member is like. Director of Advancement

Lizzy Lewis-McDonald and Mr. Mark Stratton, Fine Arts Mr. Joey Newton R’03, Choral Director, and 16 Isaiah Hastings

Ms. Denise Joseph, French and Dylan Kedra Mr. Gerard Striby, Hon'09, Theology Department and Savannah Evans

Grace Sui and Ms. Jennifer Riedford, Spanish Jake Kappes and Mr. Don Elberg, Industrial Technology and Drafting

UPDATE MAGAZINE SPRING 2021 GARCIA RECEIVES ABE LINCOLN AWARD

Photo (left to right): Chuck Weisenbach R’79, principal, senior Coby Garcia and Jessica Gattuso, school counselor 17

Roncalli High School senior Coby Garcia was honored, February 25, at a virtual event of the annual Abe Lincoln Awards by the Kiwanis Club of Indianapolis. He received the fourth place award, a $5,000 scholarship. The program celebrates students who have overcome adversity while achieving success. Garcia was one of 16 area high school seniors who received the Kiwanis Club Abe Lincoln Award. Garcia’s adversity has led him to want to help other families at a Hope for Tomorrow, a nonprofit providing support and tutoring to members of the Burmese refugee community. He is a teacher there and helps young people transition to the United States. Garcia wants to pursue a career that focuses on medical advancements that can reduce devastating diseases in developing countries. “We are so grateful to the Indianapolis Kiwanis Club for their annual Abe Lincoln Scholarship Program. It is one the most rewarding events of the school year. We are so proud of Coby! He is a very bright, gifted young man who has a burning passion to be the best version of himself he can be. He really has a drive for success. Coby is going to be a powerful, positive, difference maker in the world,” said principal Chuck Weisenbach R’79. Jessica Gattuso, school counselor at Roncalli, commented, “I am so proud of Coby for being awarded the Abe Lincoln Scholarship. Coby is charismatic, hard-working, and passionate. He exudes an ambition and resilience that comes from a deep desire to make the most of every opportunity given to him as he strives to positively impact the world around him. It has been an honor to get to know Coby the last two years and I have no doubt that Coby is going to be incredibly successful in his life.”

RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL ALMSGIVING CONCERT On March 3, the Beginning Women’s, Beginning Mixed and Intermediate Mixed choirs put on a concert for this year’s Lenten Almsgiving Project. Donations were collected, and $648 was raised! Intermediate Mixed Choir

BLOOD AND CANNED FOOD DRIVE

18 Junior Sam Sering donates blood. Ms. Michele Gelaude, Theology, donates blood. “Thanks so much for your support during our Canned Food Drive blood and canned food drives. Through your • 3,113 food items donated generosity, we’ve saved a lot of lives and fed • $29,611 donated a lot of families,” said Ryan Costello student • 70% of students and staff participated council moderator. Here are the final stats: • The freshmen class had the highest participation rate of 75% Blood Drive • 40 whole blood units The pantries that will benefit include St. • 6 double red cell units Vincent de Paul, David Moore Food Pantry, • Remember that every unit of blood Hunger, Inc., Catholic Charities, and the St. donated has the potential to save 3 lives. Anthony & Holy Trinity Food Pantry. That’s 150 lives! Thanks again for making this year's drives so successful!

Student council moderator Mr. Ryan Costello collects Ava Nelson and Olivia Jackson bring in food donations from students before school. student donations. UPDATE MAGAZINE SPRING 2021 ISSMA GOLD PERFORMERS

Congratulations to our two ensembles from Advanced Women’s Chorus who performed for the Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) solo and ensemble contest in March. One ensemble earned a gold rating, and the other earned a silver rating! Hayden Bean Ellie Buening Congratulations also to Savannah Gilmore, Ali Dafforn, Anita Conn, and Patrisha Luzietti, who earned silver ratings on their solos.

And finally, congratulations to the following students who earned GOLD ratings on their division 1 solos:

Hayden Bean 19 Ellie Buening Fletcher Hooten Ian Knight Fletcher Hooten Ian Knight Veronica Phillips Amelia Warner

Great job, singing Royals!

Veronica Phillips Amelia Warner

RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL SCHOLASTIC ART AND WRITING COMPETITION AWARDS

Scholastic Art Winners (left to right): Abigail Wulf, Cat Sergi, Emily Och, Audrey Rearick, Elizabeth Lewis-McDonald

Congratulations to Roncalli High School students whose work received awards in the Scholastic Art and Writing Competition! Senior Rachel Hahn received a Gold Key award for her short story “Family Business” and Silver Key for her flash fiction “Sandcastles.” Senior Matthew Cabalan was awarded an Honorable Mention for his short story “Trouvaille.” Junior Madison Wilson received a Silver Key for her poetry “Stagnancy, Entropy, and Duty.” Freshman Lily Lewen earned an Honorable Mention for her science fiction and fantasy “Autumn’s Bard.” Junior Ella McCalip was awarded an Honorable Mention for her personal essay and memoir “Sublime.” 20 Gold Key works automatically advance to the national judging with results announced in March. For their outstanding artwork, sophomore Abigail Wulf and juniors Cat Sergi and Emily Och received Silver Key awards in the competition. Receiving the distinction of an Honorable Mention was Emily Och the artwork by sophomore Abigail Wulf, juniors Audrey Rearick, "Angst" by Cat Sergi, Emily Och and senior Elizabeth Lewis-McDonald. “Creative writing requires both a high level of academic knowledge and the bravery to share a unique perspective with the world. To have a combination of first-time, repeat, and nationally- eligible winners in a program with this high level of competition and rigor shows that Roncalli is building a tradition of excellence in the creative arts,” said English teacher Ryan Costello. Creative arts instructor Mark Stratton said, “I have a wonderful group of students this year. I believe my AP class cumulatively has the most talent of any one class I have ever taught. Their talent is vast and their skill sets are phenomenal.”

Scholastic Writing Winners (left to right): Rachel Hahn, Matthew Cabalan, Madison Wilson, Lily Lewen, Ella McCalip

UPDATE MAGAZINE SPRING 2021 “A Homily Of Affection, Dear Monolith” by Emily Och ““Lightning In A Bottle” by Audrey Rearick

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“888” by Cat Sergi ““Melt Into You”” by Cat Sergi

“Standing Tall” by Lizzy Lewis –McDonald “Washing” by Abigail Wulf “Fish Store” by Abigail Wulf

RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL KEGERREIS NAMED TO SILVER ANNIVERSARY TEAM scorer with 1,821 points and currently ranks second on the all-time scoring list. She holds eight program records, including career steals (326), career 3-pointers (158), career free throws made (585) and most points in a single- game (44). While at Roncalli, Kegerreis was a part of teams that won two regional titles, two sectional titles and three Indianapolis City Tournament championships. She played collegiately at Butler University and Western Michigan University and scored over 1,000 points in her college career. She is 1996 Senior: "Sarah Hurrle makes a fierce married with three children. Her sons, break down the court." Luke and Drew, play in Roncalli’s boys In early December, Roncalli alumna basketball program. Sarah (Hurrle) Kegerreis R’96 was Kegerreis is one of seven former among the 18 women named to the Roncalli girls basketball players to Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame’s 2021 be honored as a member of a silver Silver Anniversary Team, based on their anniversary team. She joins Susie accomplishments as a senior basketball (Kuntz) Corsaro (honored in ’08), player 25 years ago. Due to COVID-19 Diane (Hoereth) Metz (honored 22 conditions, a date for the 2021 Indiana in’11), Colleen (Jordan) Loberg Basketball Hall of Fame Women’s (honored in ’13), Kathy (Lauck) Awards Banquet has not been set. The Schreiber (honored in ’15), Erin 2021 Women’s Silver Anniversary Team (Duncan) Turk (honored in ’15) and is expected to be honored during that Nikki (Lawrie) Knight (honored in event. ’19) in the group of honored players. Kegerreis was a 1996 Indiana All-Star All seven were coached at Roncalli by and a three-time all-state player. She Indiana Basketball Hall of Famer finished her career as Roncalli’s leading Bob Kirkhoff.

Sarah Hurrle Kegerreis R'96 with her family. 7th grader Sammie, husband Keith, freshman Drew and sophomore Luke UPDATE MAGAZINE SPRING 2021 BISCHOFF SELECTED FOR INDIANA ALL-STAR TEAM

Roncalli High School senior Madelyn Bischoffhas been selected as one of 14 players for the 2021 Indy Star Indiana Girls Basketball All-Star team. Those chosen to the team will play in three games in June – one exhibition game against the Indiana Junior All-Stars, as well as home-and-home contests against the Kentucky All-Stars. Bischoff is Roncalli’s sixth girls basketball Indiana All-Star, joining Diane Hoereth (1986), Sarah Hurrle (1996), Jenna Hayes (1999), Bridget Perry (2013) and Lindsey Corsaro (2016). Bischoff finished her Roncalli career with 1,532 points, ranking third on the program’s career scoring list. She owns the

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program record for most 3-pointers made in a season (182) and most points in a postseason game (39). This past season, she averaged 21.4 points per game in helping lead Roncalli to a 20-5 record and its first girls basketball sectional title since 2016. “Our program is completely ecstatic for Maddie,” said head coach Tim Gray. “This is a testament to her hard work, time and the effort she put forth to challenge herself and improve her game. We also hope this provides an inspiration to the girls playing in our program and to those future Roncalli Royals to set high goals and have the discipline and work ethic to reach them.”

RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL ABLOG HIRED AS BOYS LACROSSE COACH

On December 17, AJ Ablog was hired as the Roncalli’s head boys lacrosse coach. Ablog takes over after spending the last five seasons as an assistant coach at Roncalli, including a stint as the JV head coach. He replaces Sean Cross, who started the Roncalli boys lacrosse program in 2008 and recently stepped down after 13 seasons as the varsity head coach. “I’m excited to begin this new chapter of Roncalli lacrosse, as I’ve been part of it for five years now,” said Ablog. “My goal for the program is to develop worked his way up to attack. He ended solid Christian young men, perform up as a two-year team captain and one competitively and create ‘can’t miss’ of the program’s top goal scorers. events for the community during our “AJ Ablog has shown great energy and spring season. Coach Cross laid an passion for our boys lacrosse program,” amazing foundation and I’m honored to said Roncalli athletic director build on it.” 24 David Lauck R’94. “He’s been very Ablog is a 2012 Franklin Central High visible on campus and continues to School graduate and began his lacrosse grow as a coach and a leader.” career as a walk-on at Taylor University. Roncalli opens its 14th season of boys He started as a defensive middle and lacrosse in late-March. KITCHENS HIRED AS GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY COACH August 18 and coached the team to its seventh semi-state appearance in the last eight years. Kitchens just concluded her fourth season with the girls cross country staff. In addition to her cross country duties, Kitchens will also serve as an assistant on the girls track team and work with the distance runners. Kitchens graduated from Roncalli in 2001, running cross country and track all four years. She was a member of the 1998 girls cross country team, which was the first to qualify for the Roncalli High School announced on semi-state. She earned her bachelor's December 15, that Cathy Kitchens degree from the University of Dayton R’01 was named the school’s head girls and teaches in the math department at cross country coach. Kitchens took Roncalli. She has also served as a long- over the team on an interim basis on time assistant to the Saint Jude track and cross country programs. UPDATE MAGAZINE SPRING 2021 SCHILTEN AND HERSMAN HIRED AS RONCALLI SOCCER COACHES

In January, Roncalli announced that Maurice Schilten had been hired as the boys soccer coach and Lacey Hersman had been hired as the girls soccer coach. Schilten has spent the previous seven seasons as Roncalli’s girls head soccer coach. He won 66 matches and three sectional titles, including a 3A sectional title in 2020. His 2020 team posted a 10-7-1 record in addition to winning the sectional. In 2015, the team won a program-record 17 matches and won a sectional title. “Maurice Schilten has a wealth of coaching and playing experience, which will help guide our boys soccer at Marquette Catholic High School. program,” said Roncalli athletic director She left the school as the program’s David Lauck R’94. “We are excited for winningest coach and led the team to him to continue to contribute to our the best record in program history. athletic department.” 25 “Lacey Hersman has been a valuable Hersman takes over the girls soccer assistant in the girls soccer program program after serving four seasons as for the last four seasons,” said Roncalli an assistant coach in the program. Prior athletic director David Lauck R’94. to coming to Roncalli, she spent five “She is also a very talented teacher in seasons as the head girls soccer coach Roncalli’s math department. With her presence in the building as a teacher, combined with her coaching experience, we are excited for her to lead our girls soccer program.”

RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL BOYS SWIMMING & DIVING REVIEW

Head Varsity Coach: Curtis Cox R’07 Assistant Varsity Coach: Allison (Ray) Scott R’12 Allison Collins Marvin Malone

Despite having less than a dozen of sectional competition, 92 percent swimmers on its roster, the boys of the team’s races resulted in lifetime swimming and diving team defended its bests. The team finished the dual/tri Circle City Conference title and won its meet season with a 4-7 record. fifth-straight conference crown. The title Matthew Croddy earned the team’s was won under unique circumstances MVP award. Ethan McGuire was 26 as the Royals were named champions named the team’s mental attitude award a day after the meet concluded after winner. Freshman Joe Fought won the a scoring error was discovered. The team’s most improved award. Freshman quartet of seniors Matthew Croddy, Eli Rutherford earned the team’s spirit Ethan McGuire, Elijah Buening and award. Matthew Croddy won both the junior John Hammerschmitt set a new highest attendance award and the Iron conference record in winning the 200 Athlete award. Medley Relay. The team finished sixth in the sectional meet. On the final day

UPDATE MAGAZINE SPRING 2021 GIRLS SWIMMING & DIVING REVIEW

Head Coach: Curtis Cox R’07 Assistant Coach: Allison (Ray) Scott R'12 Allison Collins Marvin Malone

The girls swimming and diving team senior McKenzie Liegibel and junior worked in several new swimmers to Madeline Brinker – swam under one complement a trio of veterans, and by minute in their respective legs of the the end of the year, came together as a relay. group. The team finished second in the Maggie Peats earned the team’s MVP conference and fifth in the sectional, award for the third straight year. to go along with a 6-7 record in the McKenzie Liegibel was named the 27 dual/tri meet season. Senior Maggie team’s mental attitude award winner. Peats set a new school record with Freshman Gabbie Sejas won the team’s 1,430.25 career points. A highlight most improved award. Sophomore of the season was the 400 Freestyle Abbi Bullock earned the team’s spirit Relay in the sectional final, in what was award. Reese Wiley won the highest the final race of the season. All four attendance award and Peats earned the swimmers – Peats, senior Reese Wiley, Iron Athlete award.

RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL BOYS BASKETBALL The Royals finished the 2020-21 season with an 8-14 record, navigating one REVIEW of the 40 most-difficult schedules in the state, with 10 games versus Head Varsity Coach: teams ranked in the state’s top 64 by the Sagarin computer. Roncalli faced Michael Wantz four teams that won sectional titles – Assistant Coaches: Covenant Christian, Center Grove, Beech Grove and Guerin Catholic. Ian Brown Out of Roncalli’s 22 games, eight were Justin Wernke R’02 decided by two possessions (six points or less). Senior Anthony Donahue paced Roncalli with a 13.2 scoring average, leading the team in scoring for a second-straight season. He also led the team in 3-pointers made (38), free throw percentage (.816) and averaged a Kegerreis all played in every game. team-high 5.5 rebounds per game. He Leffler led the team with 21 starts. is only the fourth Royal in the last 15 Donahue was named the team’s MVP seasons to lead the team in both scoring and Luke Oller earned the team’s and rebounding. Donahue finished his mental attitude award. Donahue was 28 career with 792 points, which ranks named honorable mention All-Marion ninth on the program’s career scoring County and honorable mention Carson Lyngh chart. Senior led the academic all-state. He also earned a spot team in assists (2.5 per game) and on the All-Circle City Conference team. steals (1.0 per game). Senior Thomas Fellmeth led the team in 3-point The Royals’ JV team finished its season percentage (.435) and sophomore with a 17-3 record and the freshman Trevor Lauck led the team in field goal team had a 13-6 mark. percentage (.533). Donahue, Fellmeth, senior Matthew Babb, junior Aidan Leffler, Lauck and sophomore Luke

UPDATE MAGAZINE SPRING 2021 GIRLS BASKETBALL REVIEW

Head Varsity Coach: Tim Gray Assistant Varsity Coaches: Rachel Parker Circle City Conference Champions

Sectional Champions

Behind a trio of four-year varsity conference championships and a players, Roncalli’s girls basketball sectional title. team won 20 games, a sectional title Bischoff led Roncalli in scoring with a and a conference championship. The 21.4 points per game average. She’s the team won its first sectional title in five first player in the program to average seasons, clinching the crown with a over 20 points per game in five seasons. 44-27 win over Perry Meridian. The Sofie Carr led the team in rebounding previous evening, the Royals posted an at 5.4 per game and sophomore Sydney 29 emotional 66-58 win over Ben Davis Horton led the team with 3.2 assists in the sectional semifinal, defeating per game. Those three players, along the Giants on their home floor and with sophomore Savanna Bischoff all beating the program that had knocked started all 25 games. Roncalli out of the previous two state tournaments. The Royals went 5-0 in Madelyn Bischoffwas named the conference play to win the program’s team’s MVP and Abbie Carr won the second-straight Circle City Conference. team’s mental attitude award. Bischoff Following a regional semifinal loss and Horton were named to the All- to Mount Vernon, the team finished Marion County and All-Circle City the season with a 20-5 record, led by Conference teams. Bischoff was named first-year head coach Tim Gray. It’s the to the Indy Star's second team All-Super program’s first 20-win season in five Team, which represents the best players years and the eighth all-time. in metro Indianapolis. Additionally, Bischoff participated in the Top 60 Madelyn Bischoff Senior finished her workout in the spring, which helps career with 1,532 points and in third select the Indiana All-Star team. place on the program’s career scoring list. She also owns the program career Roncalli played 15 games against teams record for 3-pointers made with 182. ranked in the state’s top 64 according to She appeared in 90 varsity games. the Sagarin computer rankings, posting Seniors Abbie Carr and Sofie Carr a 10-5 record in those games. Three played in 83 and 84 games, respectively. of Roncalli’s five losses were by three The trio was a part of 65 wins, two points or less.

RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL BOWLING REVIEW

Head Coach: Mike Glenn Assistant Coaches: Paula Tharp

Boys Bowling The boys bowling team battled through multiple Covid-19 related absences of key members on the way to a 2-8 record. Junior Daniel Striegel qualified for regional. Junior Adam Geiger was named the team’s MVP and senior Ben Kanter earned the team’s mental attitude award.

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Girls Bowling The girls bowling team finished with a 7-3 record. The team finished as the runners up in the South Conference and qualified for the regional as a team. Junior Gracie Tharpwas named to the All-South Conference team. Tharp was named the team’s MVP, while junior Katie Matthews and senior Callie Clowers shared the team’s mental attitude award.

UPDATE MAGAZINE SPRING 2021 The gymnastics team posted a 28-14 GYMNASTICS REVIEW regular-season record, for its highest win total in over a decade. The team Head Coach: was one of two programs, along with the wrestling program, in Roncalli’s Laurie Hall athletic department to not have a senior Assistant Coaches: on its roster. The roster consisted of six juniors, two sophomores and three Kelly Gridley freshmen. For only the second time Two Regional Qualifiers in the last eight years, the team had a meet where every girl stuck the beam. One State Qualifier The team finished fifth in the sectional, for its best team finish in three seasons. For the first time in eight seasons, two to advance to regional. Freshman gymnasts advanced to regional. Junior Elizabeth Schafer also advanced to Gabby Conjelko finished third on regional, finishing sixth in the all- the bars and fifth in the all-around around. The following week, Conjelko tied for fourth on the bars and sixth in the all-around to qualify for state for the second-straight year. She’s the first Roncalli gymnast to qualify for state in back-to-back years since Kaitie Schultheis R’12 and Cassie Schultheis 31 R’12 completed the feat in 2012. At the state final at Ball State University, Conjelko finished 22nd in the all- around. Gabby Conjelko was named the team’s MVP and Elizabeth Schafer earned the team’s mental attitude award.

RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL WRESTLING REVIEW

Head Coach: Wade McClurg Assistant Coaches: Bryce Martin Riley McClurg Jacob Blackwell R’08 Jake Jones Circle City Conference Champions The 2021 Roncalli wrestling team Sophomore Bryce Lowery finished One Regional Champion navigated a host of challenges, seventh in the state in the 126-pound including a relative lack of experience class. He kept alive the program’s streak Two State Qualifiers and Covid-19 protocols, but saw its of having at least one state medalist in season to completion, with a host of each of the last five seasons. Lowery also accomplishments along the way. The won sectional, regional, Marion County team was one of the few programs in and Circle City Conference titles. Roncalli’s athletic department without Junior Sam Peeples advanced to state a senior, as the roster was made up of for the first time. He won a conference 32 seven juniors, seven sophomores and title in the 182-pound class. two freshmen. Junior Zach Wilson won a sectional The Royals finished the regular season title and a Circle City Conference with a 15-5 dual meet record and won championship in the 145-pound its fifth-straight Circle City Conference class. Joining Wilson as a conference title. In the conference meet, Roncalli champion were juniors Drew Willis won titles in 10 of the 14 weight (132 pounds), Kody Glithero (138 classes. The Royals finished sixth in the pounds), Andrew Stuck (152 pounds), Indiana High School Wrestling Coaches sophomores Tin Oo (113 pounds), Association (IHSWCA) 3A Team State Patrick McGinley (120 pounds) and Duals. Luke Hansen (160 pounds), as well as In the postseason, Roncalli finished freshman Braden Getz (106 pounds). second in the sectional and advanced Bryce Lowery was named the team’s 12 wrestlers to the regional round. The MVP and Sam Peeples won the team’s following week, Roncalli advanced eight mental attitude award. Zach Wilson, wrestlers to the semi-state and finished Kody Glithero and Justin Lewis were fourth in the regional team standings. named Junior Academic All-State by the Two wrestlers advanced from the IHSWCA and Sam Peeples was named semi-state to the state finals. honorable mention Academic All-State.

UPDATE MAGAZINE SPRING 2021 ROYALS SIGN COLLEGIATE LETTERS OF INTENT

Congratulations to our senior softball players who have committed to play college softball! Back row (left to right): Sofie Carr - St. Xavier University (Chicago, IL) Chloe Parks - Miami University (Oxford, OH) 33 Dani Gebhart - Indiana University South Bend (South Bend, IN) Abbie Carr - St. Xavier University (Chicago, IL)

Front row (left to right): Alivia Dugger - Grace College (Winona Lake, IN) Gracie Holok - Midway University (Midway, KY) Kaelin Cash - St. Joseph's University (Philadelphia, PA)

Will Beikes, Volleyball, Wabash College (Crawfordsville, IN) Sam Gallagher, Track & Field, Trine University (Angola, IN) Sean Haberthy, Volleyball, King University (Bristol, TN)

RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL ROYALS SIGN COLLEGIATE LETTERS OF INTENT

Back row (left to right): Dominic Brown, Baseball, University of Indianapolis (Indianapolis, IN) Ryan Papandria, Football, Wabash College (Crawfordsville, IN) Baron Huebler, Football, Marian University (Indianapolis, IN)

Front row (left to right): 34 Luke Aldrich, Lacrosse, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Daytona Beach, FL) Ariana Gilley, Gymnastics, Ball State University (Muncie, IN) Owen Volk, Football, Wabash College (Crawfordsville, IN)

Congratulations! We are proud of you!

HONOR YOUR SENIOR WITH A BRICK FOR GRADUATION Have your graduate permanently etched into Roncalli's Circle of Faith! Order your $125 custom brick by May 1 to ensure its completion by graduation on May 22. Order two bricks for $200. All proceeds from brick sales benefit Roncalli's Circle of Faith fund to provide needs-based tuition assistance. 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, please contact the Advancement Office at 317-787-8277 ext. 238 and make corrections within two weeks of receipt. THE SMITHS How do I order a brick? TOM AND JANE Please download an order form from our website, www.roncalli.org/brick or call BLAKE the Advancement Office at (317) 787-8277, ext 238. JONES R’19 UPDATE MAGAZINE SPRING 2021 SUMMER CAMPS AT RONCALLI

Junior Royal Theatre 15th Annual Summer Camp Roncalli High School will again offer many different athletic camps this summer for students currently in This camp is designed for your child to have a grades kindergarden through eighth. These camps are hands-on, multi-faceted theatre experience. conducted by members of the Royal coaching staff and Campers will enjoy making new friends as they serve to provide fundamental instruction in each sport build performance skills and learn self-confidence, as well as a wonderful opportunity to have fun in a teamwork, and theatre abilities. Campers will be friendly, nurturing and safe environment. exposed to many different aspects of theatre such as drama, voice, dance, and more. CAMPS for BOYS CAMPS for GIRLS Basketball Basketball July 5-July 23, 8:30-12:30, Monday-Friday Cross Country Cross Country The June camp is sold out. 35 Volleyball Volleyball Limited enrollment, on a first come, first serve basis. Lacrosse Lacrosse There is a $50 non-refundable deposit required at the Soccer Soccer time of registration. Baseball Softball https://www.roncalli.org/fine-arts/theatre/junior-royal- Wrestling Gymnastics theatre-camp Football Cheerleading Academic Camp: Drafting and Woodworking CO-ED CAMPS (Room 018/Annex) Golf Tennis Get a firsthand look at Roncalli’s award-winning Swimming drafting program! Students will draw in the drafting Diving room, build a small project in the Annex, as well Speed Development as build some simple circuits. This is the first time Roncalli has offered this camp, so you do not want to Registration began March 1. We encourage you miss it! to please register on-line. We communicate camp Instructor: Don Elbreg (Roncalli Engineering teacher) updates via text and email. Your contact information is Dates: June 14-17 obtained via our on-line registration form. The cost for Time: 9:00-11:00 AM each camp/on-line registration is $50 per camper/per Grades*: 5th-8th (Attendance Max: 20 students) session. Information/Online Registration is available Cost: only $20/camper - special rate! on the Roncalli High School website: www.roncalli. *Grades indicate the grade that the student will be in org/camps. for the 2021-2022 school year. Please note: Walk up registration fee - $55 per camp Registration for camp will close on Friday, May 28, For more information, please call the athletic office at 2021. Please contact Allie Ross at aross@roncalli. Roncalli High School (317-788-4094 or org to get your students registered. 317-787-8277 ext. 263). RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL BRUSTER’S BITS Forty Years Ago! Broadway’s Phone Was Busy? Gary Armbruster R’81, Director of Alumni Services

Forty years ago this spring I was sitting around a Roncalli cafeteria table with my friends during our lunch mod. We seniors had but one last semester

to go before graduation and some of us wanted to Photo courtesy of The SouthsiderVoice finish with no regrets or, at least, few regrets. I had never been involved in any of Roncalli’s theater Betty Stumpf R'81 (Annie Oakley) and Ben Stallings R'81 (Frank Butler) in the starring roles in productions but thought that would be a fun "Annie Get Your Gun." Scott Stewart R’81 opportunity so my good friend, year and because I played basketball, I couldn’t go and I auditioned for “Annie Get Your Gun!” We both on the first two. So the week of “Annie Get Your Patty Brown C’67 thought this would be good. , Gun!,” a teacher came out to St. Maur’s Retreat our wonderful long-time theater department teacher Center (we were the Men from Maur’s) where our would hide us in the back, we would dance with retreat was and went over my lines each day. On some girls, sing a few songs, and try not to embarrass the Friday of the show opening, we finished retreat ourselves. Broadway was in no danger of adopting protocols at Roncalli and then just a few hours later our thespian talents! I made my stage debut as Buffalo Bill. I wish I could 36 After only a few weeks, I remember Scott and I were say that it was a great opening, that I remembered becoming more comfortable in our dancing shoes. all my lines and that I was a star. I was NOT a star, In each scene we were in the back of the stage, out sadly. The curtain went up and the lights hit my face of harm’s way but still enjoying our anonymity while and I became jelly. Thank goodness my classmate dancing with our more refined and experienced and theater pro, Betty Stumpf R’81 came out and theater folk. Then, in one moment it all changed. dragged me arm in arm around the stage helping me One of the show’s leads, unfortunately, committed get my bearings. She, as Annie Oakley, saved the day a transgression that, back then, required that he and I eventually got my bearings for the remainder be dismissed from his star duties. Who would take of the show. It’s funny, I couldn’t remember my first his place? I am sure it horrified my veteran theater lines that night but forty years later, I can recite schoolmates, but I remember it as if it happened the entire first scene by memory. Just ask my kids yesterday. Patty Brown C’67 approached me and because they have heard it a hundred times….just mentioned that she thought I had the next best not that night. I think I probably got better the next voice and she asked me if I would like to be Buffalo three productions, but I doubt I got much better. Bill? I look back on that now and have to wonder, If the Roncalli theater department had a Hall of how desperate she was to ask me to be Buffalo Bill. Fame, my theater talents wouldn’t warrant a thread Somehow, I had the courage or insanity, not sure on a banner but, looking back on that experience, which, to accept her offer, and I became Buffalo Bill! it was one of my best high school memories. I was We practiced for weeks and weeks, becoming more fortunate to be involved in a lot of things during and more comfortable with our staging and lines high school. I ran cross country my senior year, until the week of the opening. The week of the played basketball and was involved in student show also coincided with my SENIOR RETREAT! council but my one theater experience, way out of Roncalli only had three retreats during my senior my comfort zone, was such a great memory. I had

UPDATE MAGAZINE SPRING 2021 the opportunity to meet students I had never known, Popular Films got to be part of a great cast and have shared this Raiders of the Lost Ark memory 10 times more with my family than I have ever shared any of my other high school experiences. Superman II It has been 40 years and I am still talking about it. Nine to Five Stepping out of a comfort zone, even when it causes Arthur some pain, can be the best experiences and the ones remembered the most. The Cannonball Run For Your Eyes Only Forty Years! On Golden Pond It’s hard for me to imagine my class graduated from Chariots of Fire Roncalli 40 years ago this spring. On the morning of Senior Mass, I have had the opportunity for the Popular Musicians past fourteen years to share with our current seniors some of my experiences as a student long ago. The John Lennon list below gives some perspective on what life was like Blondie back then. Dolly Parton "9 to 5" Sheena Easton Cost of Living 1981 Diana Ross and Lionel Richie with "Endless Love" Average Cost of New House $78,200 Olivia Newton-John Average Income per Year $21,050.00 With "Physical" 37 Average Monthly Rent $315.00 Adam and The Ants Cost of a Gallon of Gas $1.25 Michael Jackson Queen Ronald Reagan becomes US President. David Bowie Muhammad Ali retires with career record of 55 wins and 5 defeats. Pope John Paul II is shot on May 13th in Vatican City. Iran releases 52 American hostages, who had been held for 444 days. Sandra Day O'Connor becomes the first female justice on the U.S. Supreme Court. MTV (Music Television) is launched August 1st.

RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL in the field and passing a 1984 comprehensive exam. This is in addition to her existing Infant Mental Health Family Specialist Endorsement®.

Forty years, ago the freshmen basketball team – the class of 1984 – became the first Roncalli team to finish the regular season undefeated, CLASS NOTES entering the city tournament with a 17-0 record. The squad Will Krystek R’99 says, “My News featured (front, from left) wife Ann (Kennedy) Krystek manager Nelson Wheeler, R’99 has finished nursing from school from WGU with a BS in Alumni Ray Mattingly, Jeff Curtis, John Stewart, Duffy Farrell, nursing. This is her second BS 38 manager John Nolan; (middle degree, and she will be taking row) Mickey Keil, Gary her state boards this spring.” Hendrickson, John Maynard, Paul Pittman, Jerry Eder, Joe Annee; (back) coach Bill Sahm, Mike Armbruster, Pat Spencer, Jim House, Bob Susemichel and Steve Wilson.

Sarah Bailey R’99 has earned the Early Childhood Mental Health Mentor Endorsement® St. Mark’s 2020 flag football in the Policy team included fathers coaching designation! She sons: Richie Nalley R’01 is the very first in and son, Richie, David Indiana to earn this category Underwood R’01 and son, of Endorsement®, which Jackson and Sean Lynch R’01 requires exhibiting leadership and son, Brantley.

UPDATE MAGAZINE SPRING 2021 Louis Feagans R’10 founded ChristianApostles.com. Lou states, “Our faith is our identity as a company. It is our hope that our products will enrich your prayer life and serve as a daily testament of your faith. Today, we have become one of the largest on-line Catholic retailers, while also offering faith- Jennifer (Cobb) Miles enriching R’04 and her husband Sean educational CLASS NOTES welcomed a daughter, Nora, to resources. their family on September 18, For over a News 2020. The family’s two sons, decade, I Jackson and Joe, love their little lived right from sister. Jennifer works at Making next to Alumni Memories daycare as the infants the largest 39 2 teacher. Catholic church in the Western Hemisphere. As a regular server, lector and volunteer, I have met countless pilgrims who have expressed the desire and need to have access to Christian goods in their home diocese. Seeing this community need, I felt called to action and created an on-line platform that allows individuals and churches to continue to access their religious needs. I recognize the core role that my faith serves in my personal and professional life. One of my greatest university professors Will Roush R’06 and his (a former Swiss Guard even!) wife Cherese have a new instilled in me the principle baby. Charlie Kent was born of leading a business as a November 3, 2020 and is doing vocation. Every action I take great. Charlie’s grandma, Rita with this business keeps in (Bruhn) Roush R’76 could mind the individuals we are not be happier or prouder. serving.”

RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL Delaney Collier R’13, after graduating with a degree from Tony Davey R’11 and his wife Purdue University’s School Sarah welcomed their little of Hospitality and Tourism CLASS NOTES boy Everett Jack on December Management in May 2018, 17, 2020. This is the first was hired as an events manager grandchild for Fran, Hon’20 at Rahal Letterman Lanigan News and Marty Davey R’82. Racing (RLL). Delaney from supports RLL’s multi-car Indy- Alumni car program through planning 40 and execution, sponsor and partner program activation, sponsor relations, credentials, and anything else needed by the teams. Delaney and the RLL team had a lot to celebrate last year when team driver, Takuma Sato, won the 2020 Indianapolis 500.

Kayla Hanley R’12 married Nick Young R’12 on October 23 at St. Barnabas Catholic Church. Members of the wedding party included Emma Michael Davey R’13 married (Huston) Huang R’12, Abby Bailey Young on October 10, Lewinski R’12, Ashley Finch 2020 in Monticello, Indiana. R’11, Carlie Young R’22, Royals in the wedding were: Josh Brown R’12, Nicholi Tony Davey R’11, Joe Davey Lutgring R’12 and Luke R’15, Annie Davey R’17 and UPDATE MAGAZINE SPRING 2021 Hanley Jr. R’18. Abby Davey R’20. wedding party included her sisters Hana Roessler R’14 and Elly Roessler R’22, as well as Madison Clawson R’15, Samantha Fogg R’15, Natalie Pesto R’15, Serena (Cornelius) Reel R’15, Annie Wagner R’15, and Paige Watson R’15 and other Brendan Hartnett R’13, a relatives and friends. Sara is Ball State graduate with a employed at Indiana Packers degree in criminal justice, Corporation in Delphi, has been accepted into the Indiana as a sales manager. next recruiting class of the Christian is a journeyman Indianapolis Fire Department. lineman for the IBEW. Pat Hartnett, Brendan’s dad They live on a small farm in and longtime head of security Coatesville, Indiana. for Roncalli has served on the CLASS NOTES Indianapolis Metropolitan Police force for almost 33 News years, encouraged Brendan to Max Huebler R’17 and his from consider a career in the fire girlfriend, Lauren Ashby, Alumni service. Brendan says he is are the new owners of 41 most impressed by the strong Greenwood’s Board and sense of camaraderie and Brush, a do-it-yourself home family that the fire department décor workshop. Max and has always had and that the Lauren met during freshman fire department best suited his year at Purdue. Max studied desire to serve his community. supply chain management and technology at Purdue, and Lauren is completing a degree in finance. When the Greenwood Board & Brush location became for sale, the couple thought Sara Roessler R’15 was it was the perfect way to married to Christian Spurlock become more involved in the on September 12, 2020 at Greenwood community while her parents’ home. Their pursuing the passion they have for Board & Brush.

RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL ALUMNI FEATURE

Lauren Fey R’18, a Butler junior infielder, was selected as the BIG EAST Player of the Written by Lance Lewis in honor Week after leading the Bulldogs of IMPD police officer David to a 3-2 record over the week Moore R’00 whose life was CLASS NOTES of February 22 at the Jaguar taken, in the line of duty ten Classic in Mobile, Alabama. years ago this past January. News Lauren earned a spot on the Jaguar Classic All-Tournament from Team by hitting .545 in Ten years ago, on the afternoon Alumni Butler’s five games. Her six of January 26, 2011, I received 42 hits included a double and two what those of us on the triples. She drew eight walks, transplant waiting list refer to helping her to an on-base as “the call” – a call from the percentage of .737. She scored transplant center that matching four runs and stole three bases lungs had become available. as well. Over the first 10 games We arrived at the hospital and of the season, she has batted began the long waiting period .538 over 26 at bats, collected to learn if the surgery was a 14 hits, been walked 12 times, go. Late that night I was taken tallied eight runs and registered to surgery, with my transplant a .684 OBP. She’s been occurring in the early morning dangerous on the bases as well, hours of January 27th. totaling seven stolen bases. Life after transplant has been amazing. My lung function, which was 18% before transplant, now averages 125%, and the days of constant fatigue and shortness of breath are gone. I’ve had the opportunity to participate in the Transplant Games of America twice, earning both a bronze and silver medal. I completed the 103 story Willis Tower Climb

UPDATE MAGAZINE SPRING 2021 in Chicago, and zip lined over the Gallatin River in Montana. There is, however, a flip side to this story – before I received my second chance at life, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Officer David S. Moore succumbed to his injuries after being shot in the line of duty three days earlier. We had watched with great pain the news coverage of the shooting, and the daily updates to his condition. We mourned at the announcement that he would not survive his injuries, and that his parents CLASS NOTES were making arrangements for organ donation. We have fullest, and I will continue to do so News a son the same age as David, for as long as God allows. and we could not imagine the from Organ donation works…I’m living Alumni heartache of such a loss. proof. If you have not registered Three months after my as an organ, tissue, and eye donor, 43 transplant, I received a card PLEASE consider doing so. Your age written by David’s mother, and doesn’t matter, your health doesn’t addressed simply to “The man matter. Register, and give others the who received David’s lungs”. opportunity for a second chance. (The card had been sent to the To my law enforcement friends I say Indiana Donor Network, and “Anytime, anywhere”. If I can be of it was forwarded to me from help, just call. there). This was confirmation that what I had already “Always strive to be no less than suspected was true: Officer Moore.” Moore was my donor. David gave to seven people that day, donating his heart, kidneys, corneas, and liver, in addition to his lungs. The seven of us are all now eternally connected to David, and he lives on in us. As a former sheriff’s deputy, and as a citizen of Indianapolis, I am honored and humbled to carry on David’s legacy. I promised his parents that I would always use my gift to the

RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL VISITUNIFORM THE RHS & SPIRIT SPIRIT WEAR STORE ARCHBISHOP THOMPSON VISITS RONCALLI OPENSHOPPING DURING FOR LUNCH SPRING, PERIODS SUMMER, (11am-1pm FALL, WINTER M-F)

Roncalli was honored and excited to host Archbishop Charles Thompson on Wednesday, - WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED! March 17th. Archbishop Thompson was greeted by some of our senior leaders and presented with DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR, OPEN DURING LUNCH PERIODS (11 AM-1 PM M-F). a gift of Roncalli running gear, Roncalli masks and a spiritual bouquet from our theology classes. Contact Wendy Lawrie if you have questions: [email protected] He was then able to lead the school in prayer as well as sit for question and answer sessions with our Liturgy Leadership Team and a group of our seniors. What a blessing Archbishop Thompson has been and continues to be to Roncalli High School!

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UPDATE MAGAZINE SPRING 2021 VISITUNIFORM THE RHS & SPIRIT SPIRIT WEAR STORE OPENSHOPPING DURING FOR LUNCH SPRING, PERIODS SUMMER, (11am-1pm FALL, WINTER M-F) - WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED! DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR, OPEN DURING LUNCH PERIODS (11 AM-1 PM M-F). Contact Wendy Lawrie if you have questions: [email protected]

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RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL THE LAST WORD Thoughts from the Principal Chuck Weisenbach R’79, Principal

Before I move into the focus of my article for this edition of The Update, let me extend another BIG thank you to all of our students, teachers, parents and guardians! As we close in on the finish of this unprecedented 2020-21 school year, I could not be more proud of the work done and the resilience shown by our students and teachers this year! Amidst this pandemic and all the challenges that came with it, no school in the state of Indiana has done a better job providing its students a high-quality education on a consistent basis than Roncalli. Hail to our students and teachers - Well done! This will be the final time I will write an article for The Update while in the position as principal as I will assume my duties as president on July 1, 2021. As this edition of The Update finds its way into homes, we will be putting the finishing touches on this school year, and I will be wrapping up my 26th year as principal. Before settling into my position as president on 46 July 1, I wanted to share my thoughts on aspects of the principal’s position that I will most miss.

Observing teachers and classrooms Given that I was completing teacher observations in my role as assistant principal prior to being the principal, I have been in classrooms observing our teachers and classes for over 30 years. Annually, I typically complete over 120 observations. These observations have been the source of so much learning on my part; learning from our teachers about curriculum and what great teaching looks like; learning from our students what leads to dynamic engagement in a classroom. I am going to miss being in the classroom “where rubber literally meets the road.”

Working with our department chairpersons Each of our academic departments has either a chairperson or co-chairpersons. Each of them is responsible for overseeing the curriculum in their respective department while also assisting the administration with the supervision of teachers within their department. Roncalli has experienced growth in so many different ways over the last 25 years but the growth in excellence in our academic programming is near the top of that list. For many years now the department chairpersons have been the catalyst and continued driving force in creating this level of excellence. I will be forever grateful to all of the teachers who have filled the role of department chairpersons during my tenure as principal.

UPDATE MAGAZINE SPRING 2021 Daily announcements I am not sure when doing daily announcements moved from being a daily task to something I thoroughly enjoyed? For many, many years I have loved extending happy birthday wishes to our students, faculty and staff, bragging about our seniors of the week, encouraging students to get out and watch their peers in an upcoming concert or theatrical performance and of course announcing the latest “swwweeeeeep” by a Royal athletic team. Maybe the new principal will let me “sub” in on occasion as I will really, really miss those 15 minutes each day!

Interviewing prospective teachers Few things have brought me more enjoyment than meeting all of the prospective candidates for our teaching positions. Some of those candidates ended up being teachers at Roncalli. Some did not. Regardless, I found so much about the interview process to be uplifting and enlightening because of the many interesting people I met with interesting life stories. 47

There is so much about the principal’s work that I love, enjoy and will miss. But, there is so much about the president’s work that I am excited and enthused about. I will be writing about that in the next issue of The Update! In the meantime, please join me in praying for the Holy Spirit to guide the process of identifying the next principal for Roncalli High School!

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