CCatathedraledral HHigighhliglighhtsts Summer 2010 Magazine Celebrating 91 years of tradition.

Into the halls of history Judge Tanya Walton-Pratt, ’77, becomes the first African-American appointed to Indiana’s federal bench. a message from the president

Dear Cathedral Family, are not willing to try. It is this willingness to take risks that produces an inordinate I was recently asked to speak to a amount of success at this school. There is group of educators about Cathedral High a special space that is created at Cathedral School. The person extending the invi- in which magical things happen when our tation knew of Cathedral and the long adults and students come together. history of success that our school has This school culture did not just hap- experienced. I initially made a sincere pen. I find a real connection between effort to decline — I really didn’t know if I the Cathedral of today and the Cathedral felt competent to speak to a group of very that was so influenced by the Brothers of talented educators and add anything that Holy Cross who were the educators at the would help them go back and improve the school for much of her history. experience for the young people at their A number of our faculty and staff schools. He persisted and I relented. were taught by the Brothers. A number of A couple of weeks later he called and Board members were taught by the Broth- asked for the title of my speech. As I had ers. Who these men were and how they been struggling with what I was going to educated young men has significantly “We have say, I was ill-prepared to share a title. He influenced the school we have today. committed pressed me for a title, and I blurted out, To strengthen Cathedral’s Catholic “Cathedral’s Theory of Reciprocity.” I identity, we have committed to seek re-af- to seek suspect he thought that the attendees were filiation with the Brothers of Holy Cross reaffiliation going to get some deep and profound as an outward sign of what Cathedral with the insight from the guy from Cathedral. has always stood for — training hearts as I have, indeed, known for almost all well as minds, with a vibrant family spirit Brothers of of my nearly 11 years at Cathedral why of collaboration and acceptance. The Holy Cross, our school is so successful. Although not strength of this affiliation affirms Cathe- as an outward necessarily deep and profound, I do be- dral’s vision of profoundly shaping the lieve that what happens here at Cathedral way students think, serve, and lead. sign of what is extraordinary and the preparation of This affiliation will have no impact on Cathedral has my speech provided a real opportunity to the governance of the school but will help reflect on the men, women and students imbed those qualities and characteristics always stood who form this very remarkable school. It so that the future educators and students for — training is, of course, the PEOPLE of Cathedral at Cathedral will have the same core val- hearts as well who make this school so successful. ues influencing their school as has been My “theory of reciprocity” is very true since the arrival of the Brothers from as minds, simple … our faculty and staff love our Notre Dame in 1927. with a vibrant students. These men and women are ded- The Holy Cross-influenced “pillars” of family spirit of icated to the success of our students. They character, leadership, service and spiri- are willing to extend themselves to ensure tuality will, I hope, continue to provide a collaboration the success of our students. And our focus for this great school tomorrow and and students know this, accept this and relish for many years to come. this. And our students reciprocate and I ask that you pray for this school, her acceptance.” love their faculty and staff. Our students students, her faculty and staff, and her extend themselves and stretch because leadership. q they know they are cared for and support- Respectfully, ed. I think they feel safe and are willing to try things students at many other schools

2 Cathedral Highlights Summer 2010 Cathedral Trustees contents Board of Directors Incorporated 1972

Officers Joseph M. Dezelan, ’62, Chairman Cathedral Steven J. Schaefer, ’70, Vice Chairman David P. Lewis, Treasurer Colleen Spellacy Cline, ’83, Secretary The Rev. William G. Munshower, ’50, Chaplain Stephen J. Helmich, President ighlights Mary C. Croswell, Asst. Secretary H Members Magazine Mark D. Batties III, ’62 Volume 41, Issue 1 Danny Bayt, ’71 The Rev. Patrick Beidelman, ’90 Michael R. Berghoff Tammy Billows A. John Borel, ’70 John I. Bradshaw Jr., ’48 William P. Brady, ’81 Congratulations 2010! Christian T. Browning, ’93 James C. Butler Dennis W. Casey Cathedral Julia F. Crowe sends Brian J. Elson, ’84 John S. Flynn, ’70 another V. Matthew Hammond, ’97 Carl F. McClelland, ’61 group out Glendys Moosbrugger Patrick J. O’Connor, ’70 to do great Cami O’Herren Daniel J. O’Malia, ’65 things. Richard J. Pfleger, ’73 Cathleen Rooney Pages 8-15. Andrew Shiel, ’74 John D. Short, ’70 Brother Roy Smith, C.S.C, ’61 Hugh R. Sullivan, ’44 Victoria Schneider Temple, ’88 Joseph P. VandeBosche, ’80 The Hon. Tanya Walton-Pratt, ’77 Robert V. Welch, ’84 Michael G. Welsh, M.D., ’73 The Hon. Gerald S. Zore, ’59

Members Emeritus R. James Alerding, ’63 William T. Brady, ’49 John L. Davis, ’66 Paul P. Farrell, ’51 Joseph E. Quill, ’39 Cathedral family Alumna makes Michael G. Schaefer, ’43 gathers to honor a history Summer 2010 Volume 41, Issue 1 “teacher’s teacher” Judge Tanya Walton- The Cathedral Highlights Pratt named to federal (USPS# 0015-718) is published three times annually by Cathedral High School Kids and bench. Page 35. for alumni, parents and friends. The publication address is: colleagues Cathedral High School say goodbye 5225 E. 56th St. Standing features Indpls., Ind., 46226 to Barb Phone number: (317) 542-1481 Periodicals postage paid at Fitzgerald, Class notes, pages 40-43 Indianapolis, Ind. POSTMASTER: Send address changes who lost her Editor’s note, page 4 to Cathedral Highlights, 5225 E. 56th St., Indpls., Ind., 46226 battle with Here and There, page 47 Please send alumni news to: Cathedral In Memoriam, page 46 Highlights c/o Cathedral High School, cancer. 5225 E. 56th St., Indpls., Ind., 46226 Pages President’s note, page 2 44-45. Principal’s note, page 5

Summer 2010 Cathedral Highlights 3 editor’s note

I found myself 500 miles and what felt like a couple of lifetimes removed from Indy this summer, when I traveled to Minnesota for an annual family reunion. Cathedral My mom’s side is a raucous group where cousins and second cousins have grown up Highlights not as ‘relatives’ but more like brothers and sisters. Magazine We tease one another, play practical jokes, take the last cookie from a plate and refuse to hold chairs by the campfire for anyone who vacates their seat. A quarterly publication Everyone watches everybody’s kids, and the old-school rule I grew up with of any for alumni, parents and friends. mom being able to tell you no is still the norm. We have nicknames like Wally, Petey, Pig and Salty — and sadly, we answer to them. President And the lot of us came from two very unassuming people who, in their typically Stephen J. Helmich Irish way, never really thought they’d done much with their lives. Vice President for Advancement I couldn’t help but linger over that irony, as I sat for a time in a pioneer-era ceme- Mike Feeney tery, listening to the swish of tall prairie grasses and looking at my grandparents’ graves. Vice President for Enrollment Management How could they have gone their whole lives without seeing the impact they had R. Duane Emery made on this world? Vice President for Finance Jim Williams For the two not only built a home that fostered the development of their children Director of Marketing & Communications and grandchildren into teachers, lawyers, farmers, nurses — you name it — they did Lisa Renze-Rhodes so in a way that championed education, defended freedom, railed against injustice and Director of Alumni Relations preserved faith. Ken Barlow, ’82 Growing up on farms meant that anything beyond a high school education was not likely to be part of my grandparents’ lives — in fact, my grandpa only went to school through the eighth grade. But all eight of my grandparents’ children were educated in For change of address: Please parochial schools, and each one of them was sent off to pursue some type of higher contact The Highlights at (317) education for whatever they wished to become. 542-1481 or via e-mail at [email protected] And having a large family meant that my grandmother became a master at stretching everything — she was a recycling and reuse queen long before it was chic Have a story idea? We want to to be so. Yet while the family didn’t have many ‘extras’, my grandma’s kitchen became know! Contact Lisa Renze-Rhodes known as a generous one. The family home was actually marked in ‘hobo’ language — a at (317) 968-7352 or via e-mail at deceptively intricate series of squares, triangles, circles and such — indicating it was a [email protected] place where a traveler could get a hot meal and be treated with respect. As for faith, well, that one will never leave me. During one visit, at an hour when little girls are supposed to be sleeping, I stole from my makeshift bed on the living room On the cover: The Honorable Tanya couch to find my grandpa kneeling beside the kitchen table, his Bible open in his hands. Walton-Pratt, ’77, in the main Wasn’t he doing exactly what Matthew prescribes — praying privately to an unseen floor hallway at the United States Father? Court House on Ohio Street in I wonder how many of us are like my grandparents. Indianapolis. Walton-Pratt was Do we obediently strive to do the Lord’s work, but humbly dismiss the chances that sworn in as Indiana’s first African- we have to offer guidance for the kids who are part of today’s Cathedral? American federal judge in June. As we prepare for another school year, I pray that each adult who comes into Photo by Rich Miller. contact with our students — regardless of how brief that time might be — would relish and embrace the opportunities that come with being a role model. Prayer: God is faithful; He will not I could fill dozens ofHighlights with the stories of Cathedral alums who say they suffer you to be tempted above were set on their life’s course because of the caring love and support of an adult at this your strength. He will always give school. you the means to resist your These are kids who have gone on to become Olympic athletes, civil servants, temptations in such a way that captains of industry, and most importantly, servant leaders within their homes and you will be able to overcome them. communities, because of what they alearned right here. Hence, laying aside the burden of I would pray just as fervently that our kids would receive these gifts in the manner sin which can retard our advance, they are intended, from adults who truly feel they are called by God to be in this place, let us run with constancy in the way at this time. which is opened up before us. Then, friends, stand back. And watch as the paths of our history makers unfurl before them. q — Blessed Father Basil Moreau Founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross

4 Cathedral Highlights Summer 2010 a message from the principal

Dear Alumni, Families and Friends, So here we are. Cathedral We are close to the end of another year and the start of a summer of fun. Highlights Summer is always an extremely busy It seems only fitting that we recognize those without whom, we never could have begun. Magazine season in high schools for students, teach- It has been quite a journey, these 180 days. ers, staff and administration. Often much Lucky for us, all you guys plan to stay. time is needed to hire new faculty and staff Not every school has teachers who so yearn to return, for the coming year. As I began to plan for Especially ones who all do their best to help us learn. the few interviews that we would be having, All of you have something different to share, it occurred to me to be very thankful for the Which makes our hallways anything but bare. many teachers and staff who have been here at After four great years of walking these halls, Cathedral for many years. To think of leaving, makes me want to bawl. There are a few memories that stuck in my brain, Glenn Mauger 37 So I feel compelled to mention some of those by name. Doc Wellman 36 Some teachers and staff give more than just smarts, Jim McLinn 36 Stuff we only can hold deep in our hearts. Melinda Bundy 36 Mrs. Bundy takes away the freshman pain Judy Birge 34 And always teaches us to speak the word “again”. Jo Cavanaugh 33 The sophomores Mrs. Cavanaugh takes with big scoopsies Sr. Mary Ann Stewart 30 After all, she must look out for her little Poopsies. Lisa Ford 29 Mr. Kubacki, oh my what a snappy dresser, Sarah Koehler 27 He teaches guys to never look the lesser. When we get bored with a silly geometry chord, When I speak to our public about the Mrs. Hartman is there to attack us with her sword. strengths of Cathedral, I always stress that we Father Munshower shows us how to be a euchre star, have a school of strong professional educators But only if we stop by to talk and walk him to his car. and a staff that is very committed to provid- Mr. Fogel also happens to be quite passionate and wise And whenever he speaks there is never a dry eye. ing services that allow the actual learning to Our sweet buddy Larry isn’t really that scary, take place on campus. Our faculty and staff, Especially now that he hangs with his good buddy Gerry. coupled with a diligent student population Mr. Brown, oh my, what a genius is he! and tremendous parental support, provide the His daily word jumbles simply baffle me. foundation for our educational work. The guidance counselors work their butts off for us, In May, we celebrated Faculty and Staff Even when we don’t believe five visits a day is enough. Appreciation Week. In addition to the won- Mr. Bamrick has run the Peer Mentoring program to date, derful meals, treats and gifts provided by the Holy Cow, What an awesome experience in which to partake. I swear there is more than one Mr. Greer Mother’s Club, Zach Turi, ’10, wrote a poem Whenever someone needs help he just happens to appear! and read it as part of an all-school apprecia- Señor Steeb just makes me want to dance tion assembly. I include Zach’s words here: Whenever I see his freakin’ sweet billowy pants. “It cannot be put into words everything When it comes to Mrs. Witka I don’t even know where to start that the teachers and staff do to make this the Because she will forever be an angel in my heart. best school in the state, so instead of trying to describe how valuable they are in mere words, Now if I did not just mention your name this time I decided to try a poem instead.” It is only because I assume you are just sick of my rhymes. I hope this short accolade will give all you some idea Zach’s poem appears in its entirety to the That we wouldn’t trade any of you for a free trip to Tanzania. right. It’s a wonderful testament to why you or We hope you enjoyed the morning breakfasts from us. your parents chose Cathedral High School. It is hardly enough for our bridge’s most vital truss. Sincerely, From the early morning review sessions to chaperoning prom, There is no other way to say it – you guys are the bomb. Please accept our heartfelt thanks for everything you do, Especially choosing to work at Cathedral High School.” q

Summer 2010 Cathedral Highlights 5 Thomas Graham (center) who portrayed the pirate Long John Silver, is surrounded by his mates including (from left) about irish Christopher Jones, Charles Benberry, DeMani Arnold, Josh VanderMissen, Zain Santamaria and Michael Preuschl.

ABOVE: Pirates (from left) Charles Benberry, Andrew Ash, DeMani Arnold and Josh VanderMissen. LEFT: Ashlee Mills played Sara, Long John Silver’s life- long love. As part of this year’s show, cast members recorded a CD and kept a video diary.

sails into history After more than seven years cousins Joseph Burrows, ’96, and of work, “Silver: The Tale of Ben Phillippe, ’03, the full-length the One-Legged Man” made its musical is an adaptation of way into the world of theater as Robert Louis Stevenson’s “Trea- Cathedral’s spring musical. sure Island,” and opened to huge Written and composed by crowds and rave reviews. q

6 Cathedral Highlights Summer 2010 Thomas Graham (center) who portrayed the pirate Long John Silver, is surrounded by his mates including (from left) Christopher Jones, Charles Benberry, DeMani Arnold, Josh about irish VanderMissen, Zain Santamaria and Michael Preuschl.

Highlights photos/Andy Bowman

Malcolm Herbert (left) starred as Jim Hawkins, a young sailor who befriends Long John Silver, while Meghan Baker brought to life the character of Francesca, a young woman who falls in love with Hawkins. sails into history Highlights photos/Lisa Renze-Rhodes

Left: Cousins Ben Phillippe (left) and Joseph Burrows created the original musical “Silver: The Tale of the One-Legged Man” and launched its world debut at CHS.

Summer 2010 Cathedral Highlights 7 about irish Class of 2010 sent off with last loving lesson “It’s what we do ... It’s who we are.” Editor’s note: Chemistry teacher and football coach Howard Fogel was elected by the seniors to present the commencement address at this year’s graduation. His remarks are presented in their entirety.

Cathedral Administration, Seniors, Family, Friends, and of course my distinguished colleagues: Chris (Kauffman), thank you for your kind introduction and seniors thank you for following in the tradition of the Chicago Democratic machine by stuffing the ballot boxes for me. I am truly honored to speak to you today. About 2000 years ago … a crowd similar to this was ad- dressed by a Jewish man … now and packed food for victims of that went pretty well so let’s hope natural disasters in Indonesia for the best. and Haiti. You have earned over Seniors, my goal is in a few 36,500 service hours. So perhaps short minutes is to capture the es- your greatest accomplishment sence of Cathedral High School as is that you heard God’s calls to it relates to you, the class of 2010. help those in need and you have And it’s really simple; you made answered that call. And we found us better because you insisted that out that when you help others, people come first. You have built then you are living out God’s mis- or repaired homes in Indianapo- sion. lis, Mississippi, New Orleans and In addition, you have won South Carolina. I was so proud awards in art, music, speech, to be with you in South Carolina theatre, debate, model UN, brain because I kept hearing “what great kids we have, how hard you ABOVE: Teacher and coach Howard Fogel takes the podium at graduation. worked and what an amazing job RIGHT: Proud mom Carrie Zupancic, with you did.” You have raised money son Jacob.

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LEFT: Grads who sung at the Baccalaureate are Chrisjaan Whitson, Chase Haskin, Ashlee Mills, Tevin Studdard and Mattie Brokaw. BELOW: From left Steffi Bortenschlager, Alec Bannister and Madalyn Smith. game and so much more. You have won state cham- pionships in soccer, baseball, rugby, tennis, volley- ball, golf and football. One of you even earned an Olympic silver medal in Beijing. And you were welcomed into the family by wear- ing pink flamingo glasses, Hawaiian leis and zinc oxide on your noses. You did all this because you wanted to be a part of something special, something unique. You wanted to be a member of the Cathe- dral Irish family. A family that is based in the traditions and teachings of the Brothers of Holy Cross. Our patron saint is Mary. And as I know all too well – you have to love a Jewish mother. So it should come as no surprise to anyone that Cathedral is like a mother to you. She loves you unconditionally, she provides you class of 2010 … there is only one Cathedral Irish food and shelter –in good times and the bad, she is Class of 2010. As you like to say, you came as many strict with you and like this weekend she celebrates but you leave as one. your successes. Now my Cathedral education began during my And like a good family … you gathered together, time with Coach Jim O’ Hara. He taught me to take you prayed, you told stories, you laughed and you care of my buddy and bring someone along with you. cried …because It’s what we do … Its who we are And like so many people he loves this school. And And so in a little bit you will become gradu- he has the passion and the desire to see her grow. ates of Cathedral High School. And while there are thousands of seniors graduating as members of the 2010, page 10

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The lessons usually start with “Fo- ges what you gotta know about the place is …” And what I learned is that we are all connected — someway, somehow. How many of your grandpar- ents attended Cathedral or one of the academies that merged into Cathedral? How many parents have walked the same hallways as you? Or for one of you, your journey connected you to your Uncle Scott. But if you are the first in your Highlights photos/Rolly Landeros family to attend Cathedral, that Matt Pimentel and Matt Widemon congratulate one another after Baccalaureate Mass. means we are growing in our mis- sion. And as you prepare to move bread away so someone else could you as you competed in sports. on let us remember those of us eat… was Mrs. Fitzgerald any less They attended plays, concerts, who left us much too soon. In the heroic? She so wanted to share recitals and so much more. And fall, our Beloved Sister Dolores her love of language and literature why? Because they love you more was called home to G-d. Sis- with you that she taught you up than the stars and the moon. And ter, our prayer warrior, with her until her last breath. And so many they will miss you when you are prayer list by her side, served as of you returned that last gift to gone. So let them have these mo- a mentor and an inspiration to us her by lining the hill, arms raised ments. all. Like our beloved Mary – she in a blessing, as she made her last And that realization hit me was our mother too. And we will journey home. this past December as my mother never forget her “gentle’ reminders And you must honor her by passed away and I know I am not as well as her Friday Irish Bless- continuing to learn and being the alone. Sadly many of you have ings. And if you really want to very best you can be every single lost mothers or fathers or both. honor her – continue to pray. day. Never waste a moment of We understand their memories And when God called her learning from the masters. will always live on in your hearts. home we gathered together, we While we may never again Please know that you have our prayed, we told stories, we laughed hear the voice of Mrs. Fitzgerald, deepest sympathies for those loss- and we cried …because It’s what we will never forget her words. es. All of us wish they could be we do … It’s who we are And when God called her here with you today. And know And this past April, Barbara home we gathered together, we that we lift them up in prayer at Fitzgerald, lost her battle with prayed, we told stories, we laughed this time. cancer. And she was a teacher’s and we cried …because It’s what Because when God called teacher. In his book, “Man’s we do … Its who we are them home you became our chil- Search for Meaning – Viktor Now your first teachers, your dren too…because It’s what we do Frankl – a concentration camp parents are sitting right behind … It’s who we are. survivor described those heroes you. They are the ones who sat who would give their last piece of in the sun, rain and cold to watch 2010, page 13

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Benton Hizer, Ball State University The Class of 2010 and their school of choice Joshua Hofmeister, Indiana University Kevin Hofmeister, Ball State University Editor’s note: Information appears as it was Alex Collignon, Indiana University Oliver Hopkins, Indiana University provided to Cathedral’s guidance office, as of Jennifer Collins, Belmont University Emily Hrenchir, University of S. Indiana the close of the school year. Though every Keenan Collins, Xavier University Dock Hughes, Indiana University attempt was made to include each student’s Katherine Connors, Indiana University Lauren Hummel, Indiana University data, some scholarship or choice information Jenna Constantino, University of Cincinnati Grace Hurt, University of North Carolina may have been pending at graduation, and will Carlee Cook, Purdue University Vincent Indiano, University of Detroit Mercy therefore not be included. Maggelina Corsaro, Indiana University Kristopher Ingram, Purdue University Bria Covington, Texas Southern University Madeline Jarrett, University of Notre Dame Megan Adams, Indiana University Zachary Czachura, Purdue University Melanie Jung, Ball State University Mark Aikman, Purdue University Francis DeAugustine, Indiana Ice Jillian Justus, Purdue University Bo Albean, Indiana University Genevieve Deis, Ivy Tech State College Margaret Kaster, Butler University Victoria Alden, Rose-Hulman Irene Deis, DePauw University Christopher Kauffman, Indiana University Kalyn Altherr, Indiana State University Casey DeSmith, Indiana Ice Michael Kelley, Indiana University Brittani Anderson, San Antonio CC Michael Devlin, DePauw University Marc Kemen, Xavier University Michael Armstrong, Mississippi State Daniel Dixon, Indiana University Lia Kennedy, Purdue University Elyse Ausenbaugh, Northwestern University Patrick Donovan, Purdue University Maureen Kennedy, Ball State University Jacob Avellana, Purdue University Elizabeth Douglas, Indiana University Kaitlin Kivett, Indiana University Mark Baele, Undecided Lynne Driver, IUPUI Eric Krueger, University of Miami Courtney Balog, Loyola University Chicago Wesley Edwards, IUPUI Karissa LaGrotte, University of Kentucky Alec Bannister, Marion Military Institute Eric Eikenberry, UNC at Chapel Hill Patrick Laskowski, University of Notre Dame Carly Barger, Xavier University Sean Engelking, Ball State University Abby Lauck, University of Saint Francis Shelby Bates, Michigan State University Samuel Erotas, Indiana University Christopher Laughner, Indiana University Camaron Beard, University of Cincinnati Sebastian Ewald, University of Minnesota Lindsay Lausten, Purdue University Christina Bechtel, Indiana University Olivia Fangman, Purdue University Molly Lawless, Ball State University Clara Becker, DePauw University Thomas Farrell, Indiana University Madeline Leahy, Ball State University Emery Becker, Indiana State University Chelsea Finnigan, IUPUI John Leemhuis, Purdue University Joel Becker, Rose-Hulman Kara Fischer, Indiana University Tyler Lenahan, University of Saint Francis Ryan Beeker, Wabash College Kristen Fischer, Western Kentucky University Moira Leonard, University of Indianapolis Lucas Behringer, Saint Francis U. (PA) William Fitzgerald, Dartmouth College Emily Lewis, Indiana University Thomas Bemenderfer, University of Chicago Edward Flood, Indiana University Laura Leyden, University of Indianapolis Michael Bender, Ball State University Rachael Fox, Xavier University Ryan Lintner, Am. Academy of Dramatic Arts Ryann Bentley, Ball State University Alexander Frick, Ball State University Kevin Loiselle, Indiana University Kiefer Berry, Butler University Armand Fuller-Washington, Indiana State Melissa Longwell, University of S. Indiana Cameron Borkowski, IUPUI Gabrielle Garcia, Saint Francis University Corey Lucia, Indiana State University Steffi Bortenschlager, University of San Diego Evan Garing, Purdue University James Lynch, Indiana University Patrick Brady, University of Colorado Elizabeth Gath, College of Charleston Elizabeth MacGill, Georgetown University Margaret Brennan, Purdue University Franqlin Gatson, University of Alabama John Macke, University of Notre Dame Kristina Bridges, Aveda Fredric’s Institute Jacquelyn Gillum, Indiana University Paige Mason, University of Dayton Mattie Brokaw, Indiana University Sean Godfrey, Purdue University Kayla Masterson, Purdue University Max Bryan, Indiana University Shannon Golden, Ball State University Abram McCarty, University of Dayton Blake Buchanan, Indiana University Caroline Graham, Indiana University Jermaine McClendon, University of S. Indiana Jacob Buchanan, Georgetown College Thomas Graham, Columbia College Chicago Kevin McClure, Indiana State University Erin Bucherl, The Citadel Lauren Gray, University of Southern Indiana Elizabeth McNabb, University of Illinois Lauren Caldemeyer, Stanford University Stephen Hackl, Indiana University Thomas McNulty, Indiana University Colin Campbell, Purdue University Alixandra Haire, Indiana University Monica Metallic, Indiana University Candy Capilla, University of Indianapolis Kathleen Hall, Indiana University Joseph Meyer, IUPUI Morgan Carlton, Indiana University Richard Harney, Undecided Emily Mick, Ivy Tech State College John Castell, Miami University Kelly Hartman, Indiana University Julia Miles, Xavier University Kelly Cathcart, Ball State University Chase Haskin, IUPUI Scott Miller, Xavier University Danielle Charbonneau, Indiana University Collin Haugh, Indiana University Ashlee Mills, University of Indianapolis Helen Clark, Purdue University William Haughs, University of Kentucky John Mills, Indiana State University Kathryn Cleary, University of Dayton William Hayslett, Arizona State University Alexis Mitchell, University of Indianapolis Grace Coffey, Saint Mary’s College Jim Heisserer, Indiana State University Stacy Montgomery, Lincoln University Joseph Cohoat, Purdue University Stuart Hester, Purdue University Erin Mooney, Indiana University Michael Cohoat, Ferris State University Joseph Hilger, Indiana University Thomas Cohoat, Ball State University GRADS, page 12

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Alexander Moore, Indiana University Ashlyn Moore, Butler University Samantha Morgan, Purdue University R. Cabell Morris, Dartmouth College Frank Myers, Undecided Nick Najem, Ball State University Kara Neal, Bellarmine University Zachary Niceley, Indiana University Matthew O’Brien, Ball State University Molly O’Brien, Indiana University Ryan O’Connor, Butler University William O’Herren, Indiana University Clara O’Leary, Indiana University Andrew O’Malia, Ivy Tech State College Jordan Offutt, Indiana University Samuel Oskins, University of Evansville Kevin Owens, Ball State University Alexander Parker, Indiana University John Parker, University of Massachusetts Emily Peat, Indiana University Zach Turi (left) and Patrick Laskowski spent time together in the classroom and on the Christen Peeler, DePaul University court. Both were members of the state champ boys volleyball team this spring. Andrew Perry, Miami University Kanisha Perry, Ivy Tech State College Theresa Schott, University of Indianapolis Zachary Turi, Indiana University Lesley Perry, Ball State University Kyle Scott, Musicians Institute Erica Tuttle, Ball State University Samantha Peszek, UCLA Emily Sexson, Undecided Brittany Umana, University of Dayton David Peterson, University of Colorado Adam Sheingold, Trine University Andrew Unversaw, Indiana State University Elizabeth Phillips, Miami University Eric Sheldon, Indiana State University Anjulia Urasky, Indiana University Matthew Pimentel, Indiana University Jennifer Shipley, Indiana University Wesley Vassilo, Wabash College Taylor Poppmeier, Saint Andrew’s University Peter Shipley, Xavier University Anna Ventimiglia, Butler University Dakota Potter, Undecided Elizabeth Shirey, Kent State University Nathaniel Vicar, University of Dayton Michael Preuschl, Indiana University Darshan Sittampalam, Indiana University Katherine Wacker, US Military Academy Kristen Probst, Purdue University Tony Skelton, Indiana University Hannah Waltz, Indiana University Samuel Quigley, Indiana University Samantha Sloan, Indiana University Thomas Warren, Indiana State University Lars Rascoe, Marian University Madalyn Smith, Purdue University Raymond Washington, U. of S. Indiana Lauren Rascoe, University of Indianapolis Allison Snyder, University of Kentucky Caitlin Weber, Indiana University Allison Sobecki, Indiana University Blake Reckley, Undecided Gregory Welage, Indiana University Jonathan Redmon, Purdue University Victoria Spartz, Purdue University Eamonn Welch, Indiana State University Sarah Renie, Indiana University Drew Stanich, Indiana University Mallory Welsh, Saint Mary’s College James Ricker, Indiana University Elisabeth Stanich, Indiana University Joseph Wheeler, Indiana University Alyson Ries, Purdue University Nicholas Stapleton, Xavier University Mariah Whitaker, Xavier University Kyra Riggins, Howard University Michael Stauder, Indiana University Margaret White, IUPUI Emily Rinehart, Florida Southern College Edward Steinmetz, Indiana University Robert Whitman, Indiana State University Graham Ritz, Lewis University Nicholas Stenson, University of Dayton Chrisjaan Whitson, Indiana University Shelby Robb, Indiana State University Catherine Stevens, Ball State University Alexander Wideman, Miami University Eric Roberts, University of Dayton Emily Stewart, Purdue University Kyle Roberts, Undecided Jake Stieneker, Indiana University Matthew Widemon, Wittenberg University Morgan Robertson, Purdue University Christa Stinson, Loyola University Chicago Therra Wilbrandt, Green Mountain College Donte Robinson, Indiana University Stephen Stipp, Purdue University - Calumet Nicholas Wildeman, Indiana University Jacob Robinson, Indiana University-East Wesley Stokes, Ball State University Courtney Wilkins, North Carolina A & T Courtney Roessler, Indiana University John Stringfield, Ball State University Kevin Williams, Ball State University Kevin Rogozinski, University of Dayton Tevin Studdard, Indiana State University Stevie Wilson, University of Akron Madison Rothberger, Indiana University Andrew Stuttle, Indiana State University Katherine Winingham, Bowdoin College Jack Rothkopf, Indiana University Andrew Stutzman, DePauw University Erin Wissler, College of Saint Benedict Kasey Ruppe, Butler University Brian Sutter, Indiana State University Alexander Worrell, Wabash College Jazmin Ryle, Howard University Ryan Thie, Indiana University Hillary Wright, Indiana University Alana Tice, Purdue University Molly Sahm, Indiana University Christopher Yust, Franklin College Spencer Tigges, Indiana University Samuel Salin, Undecided Joseph Zainey, Indiana State University Kathryn Treadway, Northern Kentucky Joseph Sander, Hanover College Alexandra Zimmerman, Ball State University Paul Tsangaris, Indiana University Melissa Schopper, Indiana University Jacob Zupancic, Indiana University

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LEFT: Kyra Riggins and her family celebrate her graduation.

2010, from pg 10

Seniors – take a look at your teachers and coaches on this stage. Realize that many times they demanded things of you that you thought were unfair. Sometimes when you love someone you have to push them harder than they really want to be pushed. And if they give in and make it easier for you, they are really not helping you That’s called love too. Think about how many of your teachers on this stage not only have a passion for their subject, but they have a passion to make you the best you can be too. Teaching at Cathedral is not a job. It’s a calling. It’s what we do … It’s who we are Highlights photos/Rolly Landeros I am supposed to send you off Cathedral President Stephen J. Helmich (left) congratulates Lizzie MacGill, one of three with some advice so here goes. valedictorians for the Class of 2010, with Board President Joe Dezelan (center). The other valedictorians were John Macke and Elizabeth Schopper. This year’s salutatorians 2010, page 14 were Jennifer Collins, Grace Hurt, Madelyn Jarrett, Sarah Renie and Kasey Ruppe.

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2010, from pg 13 Today one of my three things we learned on senior retreat. is that I am grateful that I was able …we gathered together, First — Set goals for yourself to share your senior retreat with we prayed, we told stories, we Write them down so many of you. laughed, we cried and we sang Cross them off as you com- Now Seniors do me one last songs … plete them favor. Hold hands with the person We looked for God and we Next — Write down three next to you. If you are on the end made a strong community even things that you are grateful for. reach forward – front row reach stronger because we found Him. Then — Tell your Mom and back. We found Him in the people Dad you love them Please remember the lessons gathered with us. And we learned

14 Cathedral Highlights Summer 2010 about irish when you open your heart to oth- us — our angels are right here close with Pink’s Glitter in the Air. ers they embrace you, they love holding our hands. Have you ever wished for an you. And that my friends, is why endless night? Lee Roseman reminded us to your parents sent you to Cathedral Lassoed the moon and the pray the rosary … because when to have a strong faith based educa- stars and pulled that rope tight, you pray with Mary … when you tion. Have you ever held your pray to Jesus with Mary you have Because that’s what we do … breath and asked yourself? it all. Pray the Rosary daily. It’s who we are Can it ever get better than Mrs. Witka showed us how to And I promised my Chemistry tonight? q find our angels and God showed 9 and (my son) Brandon I would

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LEFT: Some Freshman members of the band Hotfox, (formerly Sanuk), display the claims state Record Store Day ‘High School Zain Santamaria, a freshman Battle of the Bands’ album, on at Cathedral, won the Optimist In- which they are ternational State featured. From left Michael Oratorical com- Preuschl, ’10; petition in April. Duncan Kiss- inger, Oliver Santamaria’s Hopkins, ’10 and Highlights photo/courtesy The Indianapolis Star speech topic for Sophie Hopkins, ’12. Not pictured this season was is member Chris ‘Cyber-Commu- O’Connor. nication, Progress or Problem?’ His presentation was the unanimous choice of the Band wins national title three-judge panel. A group that released recording session with Jack With the win, Santamaria their first album in Cathedral’s Ponti, producer for Bon Jovi; earned a state winner’s plaque and auditorium, found themselves and Kevin Shirley, sound a $2500 college scholarship. being introduced to a much engineer for AeroSmith. larger audience in April, when Since then, they’ve been Tuttle chosen they were announced the win- busy putting together a second ners of the National Record album, which is expected to be Store Day High School Battle released this summer. for IU event of the Bands Competition. Watch for more infor- Junior Danny Tuttle was Hotfox, formerly known mation on the drop date on selected as one of only 50 high as Sanuk, claimed the grand Cathedral’s Facebook page: school students statewide to prize — a $15,000 package www.facebook.com/cathedral- participate in the 2010 Molecular of musical equipment, and a highschool. q Medicine In Action program at the IU School of Medicine. The students worked alongside some Spanish team Demo-Dananberg, Megan Thed- of the nation’s top researchers in wall, Gabby Crowe, Jasmine Jones, the labs of the Herman B. Wells Nicole Batalis, Anna Maria Meul- Center for Pediatric Research. first at state broek, Meghan Baker, and Rachel The students explored the Cathedral’s Spanish III team Demyan. Spanish teacher Rose world of genetics and used tools took first place at thestate Span- Egan is the team moderator. researchers have to better under- ish Competition. Team members Other participants included: stand and develop treatments and were: Connor Ashby, John Staley, Brandy Tillman, Anne Green, cures of complex diseases. Braden Western, Ambria White, Clorissa Orrick, Erin Thomas, Danny was selected from Brooke Payne, Kirsten Satarino, Nate Gath, Brynn Lee, Kate Ho- among hundreds of students Haley Young, Brittany Ignas, eper, Anna Nassiri, Paige Neely, throughout the state. Cathedral Ben Bonne, Audrey Gelb, Karlie and Mary Welch. also had a student selected last Fletcher, Kelley Ford, Katie Van- The following students placed year as well, Theresa Schott. derbosch, Katelyn Kempf, Maddy in a variety of categories:

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Irish package 32,000 meals for Haiti Cathedral marked the three- month anniversary of the devastating earthquake in Haiti by assembling pre- packaged meals for shipment to that nation. Organized by junior Ashley Mills, the goal was not only to provide food to those in need, but to keep the plight of the Haitian people alive in the minds of those who could still help. One bagged meal contained enough nutrition to feed six Highlights photo/Lisa Renze-Rhodes children for a full Teams packaged meals that contained crushed soy, chicken-flavored powder, a dried vegetable blend and white rice. Students in this line were (from right) Sean Godfrey, Mark Aikman, Candy day. q Capilla, Vincent Demyan and Andrew Perry.

Skit Competition I/II – 3rd Green place: Brandy Tillman, Anne Impromptu Speaking III – 3rd Anatomy class Green, Clorissa Orrick and Erin place: Gabby Crowe Thomas Grammar III – 3rd place: to Earlham Skit Competition III/Adv Katelyn Kempf, 5th place: Katie – 2nd place: Braden Western, Am- Vanderbosch Cyndi Levin’s Anatomy I class bria White, Brooke Payne, Kirsten Non-stop Conv. III – 4th studied a human cadaver in the Satarino and Haley Young place: Gabby Crowe and Anna anatomy lab on the campus of Vocabulary Bee II – 1st place: Marie Meulbroek; 5th place: Me- Earlham College. Students had Brynn Lee; 3rd place: Katy Hoeper gan Thedwall and Meghan Baker the opportunity to observe a dis- Vocabulary Bee III – 3rd place: Poetry Recitation II – 2nd sected human body and compare Karlie Fletcher and Katie Vander- place: Brynn Lee the organs and systems to their cat bosch; 5th place: Kelley Ford Poetry Recitation III – 2nd dissection — the group was Scrambled Sentences III – 3rd place: Rachel Demyan; 3rd place: ‘fascinated’ Levin said. place: Katelyn Kempf and Me- Jasmine Jones Additionally, the group gan Thedwall; 4th place: Maddy Piñata – 2nd place: Karlie toured the Joseph Moore Natural Demo-Dananberg Fletcher; 4th place: John Staley History Museum and Ralph Impromptu Speaking II – 2nd Poster – 1st place Rachel Teetor Planetarium on the place: Paige Neely; 3rd place Anne Demyan Earlham campus. q

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a state title game record with 16 Irish finish 31-2 at state finals strikeouts, but Carroll scored its lone run with two outs in the top of the ninth inning and won its first state title in school history. True to the team “There’s a real disappointment losing the last one,” Andriole said. By John Oesher and sacrifice when you’ve already “You feel like there’s an opportu- invested and sacrificed. A lot of nity, and if you don’t win you feel The pain was harsh, and it these guys hadn’t done that, and like that opportunity is lost, or lingered. I don’t think they knew what to that you didn’t take full advantage But Rich Andriole, coach of expect.” of it. It’s natural to think that way, Cathedral’s baseball team, said Whatever they expected, they but I also know our guys left it all while losing the Class 4A state got a season to remember. out there. championship game was diffi- The Irish, who returned a “Unfortunately, we couldn’t cult, in time the Irish players will young team after losing several get a timely hit, but I thought remember other things. critical seniors the season before, both teams played extremely And that’s what matters. finished the season 31-2, and were well and played hard. It was just They’ll remember how they the No. 1-ranked team in the final gut-wrenching, the entire nine believed when few others did, and Indiana High School Baseball innings.” how because of that they achieved Coaches Association poll. The season will be remem- success few thought possible. They advanced through the bered as part of a program that “Our guys deserve so much post-season to the Class 4A state has now won 134 games and lost credit for buying into our pro- game, where they played one of 14 in the last five years. gram, and for buying into each the most memorable state champi- “It’s just a real credit to them,” other,” Andriole said following the onship games in state history. Andriole said. “They took the bull 1-0 loss to Fort Wayne Carroll in Irish pitcher Dillon Peters (12- by the horns and ran with it, the 2010 Class 4A state game. 1), a junior who has committed to and ... they stayed true to them- “Sometimes it’s easier to invest play at the University of Texas, set selves.” q

The 2010 Irish finished second in the Class 4-A state title game, and junior pitcher Dillon Peters made history by securing a record 16 strike-outs.

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“He developed over the season work with who were capable of into quite a player,” Vollmer said. playing well, but we couldn’t do it One to “He saved his best for last.” consistently. We couldn’t do it two Murray, who finished 12th at days in a row and sometimes, we the regional with a score of 82, couldn’t do it two nines in a row. qualified for the event by shoot- “We had some good rounds. grow on ing a 70, the third best score at the We just didn’t have enough of Lawrence Central Sectional. The them.” 70 was the best score among golf- While the Irish this season Consistency was goal ers whose teams did not qualify as didn’t match the post-season suc- a team for regionals. cess of recent seasons, Vollmer for the season The Irish, after being in third said there is reason to be optimis- place after nine holes, finished tic about the future. Not only do By John Oesher fifth at the sectional with a five- Murray and junior Charlie Plager golfer score of 306, 24 shots be- return, sophomore Conner Parius, As expected, spring 2010 hind sectional champion Brebeuf. who was developing this season wasn’t as dramatic or high-profile The top three teams from each and becoming more consistent as the past several seasons, but sectional advance to the regionals. before missing time at the end of Irish Coach Joe Vollmer said that The Irish had made the State the season with a pain in his wrist, didn’t mean the spring was unsuc- Finals five consecutive years, win- also could be a factor next season. cessful. ning the title in 2008. Junior Sean Nash also finished Progress was made and young Murray emerged as the Irish’s the season strong, improving by players improved. And a relatively Most Valuable Player from a team seven or eight strokes a round late surprising young player emerged that lost three college-bound in the season. as a team leader. seniors from the 2009 team, and “There was a lot of good play Chris Murray, a sophomore a team that featured a balanced, and a lot of good leadership from who began the season shifting relatively-inexperienced lineup. those kids. Hopefully, some of from the junior varsity to varsity “It really did kind of go the those things rubbed off on the level, not only developed into the way I thought it would,” Vollmer younger ones, but it will be a team Irish’s top golfer, he qualified for said of the season. “I thought we with a very different look next the Center Grove Regional. had a lot of really good kids to year,” Vollmer said. q Young talent is developing that will help the Irish compete well in coming seasons.

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Hard work will return a young team to the Final Four in the 2011 season.

Highlights photo/ Cathedral Athletic Department

In that light, Gruber said the Closer to the prize senior class deserved credit for the season. start to the season to not only “They were strong. They were Boys’ lacrosse emerge as one of the state’s top very supportive. You can’t win teams in 2010. with a younger group of guys advances again “We’ve learned,” Gruber said. unless the older group of guys is “This was our 10th season this supportive. Those seniors were in- to Final Four year, and as coaches, we’ve seen a credibly supportive and incredibly lot. We’ve seen what to do wrong great in the way they handled the By John Oesher and how to do it right. This year situation and handled themselves,” was a bit of a transition year, with he said. This was hardly expected. Not a lot of talent that graduated out of Considering the team’s youth at first. But sometimes the unex- the program last year. and how it finished, Gruber said pected can be a good thing, and “To be able to come back and the potential is there for bigger boys’ lacrosse coach Andy Gru- not just reload with some older success in the future. ber said as the season continued, guys but to have a strong group of “If the boys continue to work things got very, very good for the young players step up and play top hard and keep focused, they Irish. talent around the state was a real should definitely be back where They improved. Dramatically. plus for us and a great testament they were this year, in the Final They turned a rebuilding year to the program as a whole. Four,” Gruber said. “They can be a into a successful one. The result? “Eight of the 20 players who real threat to compete for a cham- A return trip to the Final Four. would play a competitive game pionship. That’s a long way off, but And it was almost even more. were freshmen and sophomores, a lot of the pieces are in place, and The Irish, a year after losing in and they were playing well enough the boys are really focused in on the Indiana High School Lacrosse to be in the games and win big that.” q Association state championship games against more senior, experi- game, recovered from a difficult enced teams,” Gruber said.

20 Cathedral Highlights Summer 2010 irish athletics Team grows together knew our season was going to be started. It says a lot about this Girls’ lacrosse OK,” she said. “We all clicked this group. We had a young group. year. It just worked. We didn’t They really picked it up, and they builds for future have the most amazing record, had to learn how to compete every but I don’t believe we would have day and learn how to keep that By John Oesher played as well if we didn’t like each mentality at a high level.” other.” Clark, in her eighth season as Senior Helen Clark didn’t And while the Irish’s record the Irish’s coach, said she never know what to expect. didn’t improve from the previous has been around a team that grew But what actually happened season, they played competitive as close as the one this season. this spring hardly could have been games against three of the teams And she said that should bode better – for her and for her girls’ lacrosse teammates. What happened was the Irish bonded. They grew. By the end of the season, they were close. Very, very close. Because they were, camarade- rie came, and improvement came, too. And because of all of that, Irish girls’ lacrosse coach Veronica Clark said a season that began as one of uncertainty became a memorable one. “It was a good season,” she said. The Irish played with just three seniors, and a team that featured a strong underclass laid a solid foundation for the future. That happened despite a dif- Highlights photo/Cathedral Athletic Department ficult start to the season. The Irish Tightly-knit team worked to build program, found long-lasting friendships along the way. lost a slew of seniors to gradua- in the state Final Four, including well for the future. tion, and several underclassmen to two games against Park Tudor. “This is the team that has transfers, and Veronica Clark said They made it to the sectional final come together the most,” she said. from the start, that it was apparent with a dramatic, solid victory over “It’s a really tight group. They get how Cathedral came together as a Bishop Chatard – “one of the best along really well. They’re a good team would be critical to success. games I’ve seen us play,” Veronica group and had fun together, and As Helen Clark saw it, that Clark said – and she said mak- really came together as a team, process began early – at a team ing the final in a solid regional and they came together as athletes “overnight” designed to build showed the program’s progress. as well. chemistry and a bond within the “It was really great lacrosse,” “Looking forward, it’s pretty team. It worked. Big-time. she said, adding, “We definitely promising for us.” “After that night, I pretty much came a long way from where we q

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Another title means more hardware for the Irish trophy case. Highlights photo/ submitted. Royal Irish Rugby Society wins third consecutive state title

teams with players from multiple school. Brownsburg had won the team division of the Midwest Champi- peat onship. peat “That’s a big ladder to climb,” Royal Irish Rugby coach Aaron By John Oesher Mission accomplished. Griggs said of the Midwest title. 3 The Royal Irish Rugby Soci- “It was a big hurdle we got over to Snow fell outside. Inside, all ety, a team made up of players win the Midwest and then bring- they were doing was running. from Cathedral High School, and ing home the state.” That was how long ago the from Warren Central and Bishop If the hurdle was big, it was Royal Irish Rugby Society set its Chatard, beat Brownsburg, 17-7, also something the team focused goal for the season, a goal as lofty to win the Indiana state cham- on from the beginning of the as it was precise, because for the pionship for a third consecutive season. state’s dominant program, there season. Actually, the team focused on was but one goal: “It was an awesome feeling,” it from the first workouts. Dominate yet again. said senior Pat Brady. “From the first practice, that’s That meant winning a Earlier in the spring, the team what they said,’’ Brady said. “They third consecutive state title. And it had won the Midwest club divi- said, ‘Our goal is to win state meant winning the region title. sion Championships, which is for again.’ The Midwest tournament,

22 Cathedral Highlights Summer 2010 irish athletics we managed to win that, too. easy.” State was everything this year. Then again, Griggs said Sports notes ... There’s snow on the ground achieving a lofty goal isn’t exactly when we start practicing, and supposed to be simple. Two Irish seniors were named we’re in the gym and basically “We’re simply elated,” he City Athletes of the Year by The just running sprints for two and said. “It’s a tremendous hurdle to Indianapolis Star. a half or three hours. get over. We achieved our goals. Kofi Hughes and Mariah “That’s what they emphasize, We started out on this journey Whitaker were each honored for that we might not be the big- starting after football was over. their accomplishments Hughes for gest team, but we’re going to be We get the kids from football his role on the football, basketball in condition and win state. That and we do six months of training and track teams, and Whitaker was our goal.” to get to this point. It’s a really for her prowess on the soccer field Winning the Midwest made neat thing for these kids to come and basketball court. the team one of the top eight out and play the dynamic rugby Whitaker was also named teams in the nation, Griggs said. that they do. Girls City Player of the Year after The Irish opted to not attend the “They really dig deep and she led the Irish to another state national tournament in Utah for play hard, and that’s all I ask of title in soccer. financial reasons. them.” Hughes is heading to Indiana “To win the Midwest Cham- While the program has won University in the fall, recruited as pionship lets us know that we three consecutive state titles, an athlete for the Hoosiers, while can compete nationally,” Griggs Griggs said what was notable Whitaker has signed with Xavier. said. “We are a nationally ranked about this year’s team was its • Irish football will be heard team now. It makes these kids makeup. The team lost 13 seniors again once again this fall on step up their game and play from last year’s team, but many WNDE-AM (1260) or online at more of a dynamic style. They players from last season’s “B” www.wnde.com. Find a full sched- worked with each other and side – which won the Division II ule for Irish football on the school didn’t play as individuals. state championship – moved to website at www.gocathedral.com. “These kids really rose to the “A” side and formed the core • Cathedral’s 7-on-7 team took the occasion. They played their of this year’s team. fifth place in a national competi- hearts out, so my hat’s off to “We graduated a lot of kids, tion sponsored by the National them.” but those kids from the Division Football League. Brady, who was selected to II team filled that void,” Griggs The Irish traveled to Tampa, the All-State team along with said. “Here they brought back Fla., after winning the Indiana senior Kevin Hofmeister and the Division I championship, so tournament, sponsored by the In- junior Greg Wood, said despite these young guys stepped into dianapolis Colts. Once in Florida, the unbeaten season the title was the shoes and pulled it off. It was the team faced 22 competitors, far from easily attained. really neat. first in round robin, then in “There are some bad teams, “We were consistent. These double-elimination play. but then there are really good teams are out for us, and we re- A total of 12 players and two teams like Penn and Browns- ally have to put up our best side coaches were sent to Florida for burg. The first time we played to go against these guys. We had the tournament, courtesy of the Brownsburg we were actually to dig deep to come out with vic- NFL. q down the whole game, and we tories. These teams we’re playing, kicked a last-minute field goal to they have nothing to lose. They win,” he said. just bring it.” q “They’re definitely a good team, and I wouldn’t say it was

Summer 2010 Cathedral Highlights 23 irish athletics Softball claims sectional title giving team a Bright future

By John Oesher

Karly Olson likes what the future holds. Olson, a junior outfielder for the softball team, said before the season that there was a lot to be Highlights photo/Cathedral Athletic Department optimistic about, for the spring The Lady Irish softball team faced a tough schedule, but matured throughout the season. and for the immediate future of a rising, talented program. in as many seasons – with a 4-2 Roessler said the season was The Irish were bonding. victory over North Central. satisfying considering the im- And they had a chance to The Irish then lost to Green- provement came against one of improve. field Central 10-5 in the regional the area’s most difficult schedules. Both happened, with Olson semi-final. “We went three weeks there and Irish coach Ed Roessler each “These girls are going to be where we played Bishop Chatard, saying the team grew closer and tough – I’ll tell you that,” Roessler (Class 2A No. 11 Indianapolis) better through a season that not said of a team that started three Scecina and (Class 4A No. 8) only ended with a sectional title freshman, four sophomores and Noblesville, then Decatur Central, but with a group of young girls three juniors. “In each case, the then (Class 4A No. 3) Penn and prepared to lead the program into games they lost, they realized why South Bend Riley,” Roessler said. a solid future. they lost. They realized the feeling “We just got floored with whom “We got along better than last they had. I don’t think they’ll let we were playing against.” year, and there weren’t as many that feeling happen again.” But the schedule has a pur- cliques this year,” Olson said. “I This season, Roessler said, was pose. think it was that we kept play- far smoother than last year, with “You can play lesser teams ing together, and last year a lot of players responding to his style every night and win, but it isn’t games got rained out so we didn’t after a year of transition. going to do you any good,” he said. get to play as much together. “I think a lot of these kids, “We got as far as we did, and “Playing together really whether they played rec ball or we hope to get further next year, helped.” whatever, didn’t have any dis- but it went really well.” The Irish, in Roessler’s second cipline,” Roessler said. “They Olson, like Roessler, said the season since returning as the pro- just kind of were on their own, foundation is built, and that as far gram’s head coach, finished 17-13, did what they wanted to do and as the future, there’s no reason to winning their seventh sectional nobody ever corrected them. This not like what it holds. q title in eight years – their second year was so much better.”

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a shame, but we fought, and that’s what matters. A strong season “They had a little bit more, and we can live with that. We had By John Oesher how we wanted it to go, but over- three or four good opportunities all, everyone improved so much and had a good chance. Kate Winingham said she this season. It was the best season Without question, there were couldn’t be too unhappy. A senior in my four years.” accomplishments this past season: for the girls’ tennis team, Win- The Irish, who entered the The Irish held the No. 1 rank- ingham said that though she had postseason No. 1 in the Indiana ing much of the season. They feelings of disappointment and High School Tennis Coaches As- won the City title and their fourth sadness after the season, there sociation rankings, had played one consecutive sectional title. was no way she couldn’t also feel of the state’s toughest schedules, “We had a lot of fun,” Noe proud. and their regular season included said. “We had a great coaching Though they lost to Carmel in a victory over No. 2 Carmel. But staff, and the whole season was a the semifinal of the North Central with the Greyhounds returning lot of fun. Regional Tournament, Irish coach to full strength for the postsea- “As usual, we’ll reload and so Mark Noe and Winingham each son, the Irish lost, 3-2, losing to does everyone else, so there’s not said there was nothing left on the Carmel for the fourth consecutive any rest. We feel good about the court, and the Irish not only gave postseason. future,” Noe said. all they had, but had one of their “It was a shame the way it end- Said Winingham, “I think the best seasons in recent memory. ed, but how could we not be proud team will come back next year and “I was really happy with the of the team,” Noe said. “It was very do really well. The younger play- season, in general,” Winingham close. We were very proud of the ers are going to take over and do a said. “Maybe the ending wasn’t girls. Everyone played hard. It was really good job.” q

Highlights photo/Cathedral Athletic Department The girls’ tennis team spent most of its 2010 season ranked No. 1, including entering the postseason in the top spot.

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Highlights photo/Cathedral Athletic Department This year’s boys’ track team was led by new coaches who established different sets of goals for the athletes.

Work remains, but Collins said the foundation was laid New beginnings throughout the season, Collins said he wants it to continue in the By John Oesher Qualifying six athletes for the future and wants goals to remain Indiana High School Athletic As- Tyrelle Collins said he can’t high. Toward that end, the Irish sociation state meet. complain about the first season. took not only the state qualifiers Not only did senior distance Collins, who took over as the to the state meet but several young runner Hale O’Herren qualify head coach of the Cathedral High athletes as well. in the 1,600-meter run, sopho- School boys’ track and field team The idea, Collins said, was to more Graham Reid qualified by before this season, said at times show them the possibility. winning the pole vault in the things were a bit more difficult “We want them to be hungry regional meet. And the boys 4-x- than he imagined. and excited,” Collins said. “We’re 100-meter relay team of Armand The transition to a new coach, going to get our freshmen and Fuller-Washington, Tre Roby, Kofi he said, was tougher than expect- sophomores excited. We wanted Hughes and Corey Jackson made ed. He had to adapt to a new role. them to get a chance to be on the the state finals, with Steve Wilson His athletes had to adapt, too. state track and have them say, and Will Harrington also on the “For the most part, it was what ‘Wow.’ We wanted them to know, 4x100 team. I expected,” Collins said. “We had ‘You guys can be here. You can O’Herren finished 13th in the some highs and we had lows.” be in the same spot, in the same 1,600 at the state meet with a time But Collins said not only position.’ of 4.19.96, while the relay team did the Irish achieve some suc- “There are some things we finished 13th with a time of 42.98. cess in the 2010 season, the team might have done differently, but Reid finished 16th with a vault of also made the transition to a new the goals that I set forth and the 13 feet, 6 inches. coach instilling a different set of things I wanted us to accomplish, “Overall, we did fairly well,” beliefs and a new approach. we have a chance to accomplish Collins said. Among the high points: those things. q

26 50 CathedralCathedral Highlights Highlights SummerSummer 2010 2010 irish athletics Right attitude Girls qualify 4x800 team for state

By John Oesher

This is how Paige Mason hoped to leave. Mason, a senior distance runner for Cathedral High School, said entering the 2010 track and field season, that her primary goal for the Irish wasn’t Highlights photo/submitted by Mark Worrell necessarily individual success but improvement as a The Irish 4x800 team finished 19th at the state meet. team. Another priority was improved attitude. That, Mason said, was what she hoped to leave “If they do a good job, you should tell them and behind. make them aware of that.” So, while Mason was a key part of the 4x800 relay Three Irish athletes received the program’s men- team that qualified for the Indiana High School Ath- tal attitude award: freshmen Jessica Schoettle and letic Association state meet, that success wasn’t what Lexus Betts, as well as junior Katie Gordon. she thought was most important this season. The trio was part of a team that not only placed What was most important was this: fifth at the Lawrence Central Sectional, it also had The Irish improved. They bonded. the 4x800 relay team of Mason, freshman Emma And throughout the season, Mason said, they MacAnally, sophomore Katie Quigley and freshman were very much a team. Sydney Devine qualify for state with a third-place “In years past, we hadn’t performed as well as finish at the Ben Davis Regional. we’d have liked,” Mason said. “This year, we were The 4x800 relay team’s state qualifying time was really excited to perform a lot better. As a team, we 9:44.56 and it finished 19th at the state meet with a worked harder. Sometimes, in years past, we would time of 9:47.07. focus on individual events, but this year, we focused “It’s always our goal (to qualify athletes for state),” on every one, trying to win the meet. Worrell said. “I don’t mean to sound ridiculous, but “Even though the sprinters and distance run- we sort of expect it. But it was nice. With not get- ners are separate, we would go and cheer for both of ting anybody out of sectionals last year, it showed we them. It was a lot more fun.” made another step forward. Irish girls track and field coach Mark Worrell “I’m happy for Paige, and it’s great experience said this year’s team entered the season with uncom- for the young kids. Hopefully, it will be a starting-off mon work ethic and positive energy, something that point for next year.” continued throughout the season. The Irish’s young athletes, Worrell said, take the “I noticed it (an improved attitude) a month or sport seriously, and have solid attitudes and off-sea- so into the season, in the indoor season,” Worrell son approaches. He said that should help the group said. “I made a point to tell them. Too often, you tell improve in the future. kids what they do wrong all the time. You can be “They got bit by the bug, so I’m hoping that car- mostly positive. Not to blow smoke their way, but tell ries over,” he said. “They’re excited about it. That’s them the truth. half the battle, to have the passion to work harder.” q

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By John Oesher 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005 and 2007, aggressively,” Low said. 2008. A year after losing to Center Key to the Irish’s success Whatever the perception, this Grove in the state title match, the throughout the season, Low said, was no guarantee. Irish this season went unbeaten in was the play of senior middle As Cathedral High School the state of Indiana. hitter Kevin Owens. A member boys’ volleyball coach Rhonda “That was a nice goal to reach,” of Cathedral’s 2007 and 2008 Low saw it, even though many Low said. state title teams, Low said Owens observers favored the Irish before The state tournament, she said, ­— like many of the seniors — felt the season to win yet another state played out basically as she hoped. unsatisfied with a state runner-up title, the team was no lock to fulfill In the first round, the Irish finish last season. Owens, who will those expectations. eased by Zionsville, a school mak- play at Ball State, was named Most Yes, the Irish had ability. ing its first state tournament ap- Valuable Player at state. Yes, they had front-line stars. “It was his third state cham- But the Irish also had ques- “As the team pionship,” Low said. “He learned tions to answer and holes to fill, played, how to win. All of them last year and they had to develop as a team felt that last year they didn’t play and replace important players. it was really as well as they should have. Low said that was why winning all for one “They wanted to make sure a third Indiana Boys Volleyball and one for all. they didn’t make that mistake Coaches Association state title in All of us got twice, and all of them preparation- four seasons was special. wise and focus-wise improved The Irish earned this one. And there together.” throughout the season. They had for that, this group will be remem- an outstanding work ethic. We bered. — Coach Rhonda Low didn’t lose them after they gradu- “We had our weaknesses,” Low ated (in May). They kept working said. “As the team played, it was harder. really all for one and one for all. pearance. They then beat Hebron “That was gratifying to see.” All of us got there together. We in a state semifinal. Each of the team’s six seniors locked arms and became lifelong “They did exactly what I — outside hitter Lucas Behringer, friends. thought they would do,” Low said Owens, outside hitter Colin “Everybody knew each other’s of Hebron. “They came at us, took Campbell, outside hitter Zach goals. We share that with each a game off of us and made us play. Turi, setter Kevin McClure and other, and it was neat that this Beating them in four was definite- middle Patrick Laskowski — were group helped each other attain ly what I had anticipated. I was named IVBCA All-State, with one those goals.” glad to see the boys step up.” alternate, and Low said as impor- The Irish (38-3), who spent the The Irish then beat Lawrence tant was that the Irish earned the season ranked No. 1 in the IBVCA North in the state title match, 25- American Volleyball Coaches As- rankings, won their eighth state 18, 23-25, 25-13 and 25-21. sociated Academic Award. title, also having won in 1999, “We played well and played Low said making the season

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Highlights photo/submitted by Elizabeth Laskowski The 2010 boys’ varsity volleyball team added its eighth state championship title to the record books. A year after losing to Center Grove in the state title match, the Irish this season went unbeaten in Indiana. special, too, was overcoming the loss of Tommy said without question they will be difficult to replace. Rouse, a four-year starter at libero now at Ball State. That’s particularly true, she said, of Owens, who filled Several Irish players had to mature quickly to fill that a leadership role on and off the court. But she said, role, and throughout the season, they did. too, that history shows as difficult as the losses may “I don’t know for sure,” Low said when asked be they also can be overcome. what she will remember about this year’s team. “I “Back in ’02, we graduated a similar group,” she wonder, ‘Is it the improvement they had?’ I can re- said. “We gradated everybody (from 2001). I just member specific players making huge improvements kind of wrote off ’02. We were bringing back three over the last couple of years. The setting position seniors and none had played on the varsity team really settled in, and my libero (Conner Lemke), before. It was very similar. I had written that team played freshman last year. I had no idea he’d be good off. They came back and shocked me, and we won in enough as a sophomore to take on that shirt. ’02, so I’m thinking, ‘Let’s just pretend it’s the same “Then, of course, you have your outsides — what merry-go-round.’ a complement they are to each other. What great “Good programs have good feeders. I’m relying guys they are. As your mind filters, I’m anxious to see on my coaching staff, which I always do. They don’t what settles in.” let me down very often. It’s going to be fun. It’s going Low said she is just as anxious to see what the to be challenging. q future holds. The Irish lose the six seniors, and Low

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Donate and win? They did — and helped Cathedral reach $2.2M goal

Cathedral enjoyed a second consecutive year of 100 percent faculty/staff participation in the Cathedral Fund. All who participated were entered into a drawing for a Peterson’s Restaurant gift certificate, or a grand prize a week- long vacation rental in Florida. Tom Greer (left), won the gift certificate, and Glenn Mauger (right) won the Florida trip, but gave it to Nancy Hartman (center) so she could vacation with her grandchildren. Highlights photo/ Lisa Renze-Rhodes

Experts said 2009-10 was to be a bad year $2.5 million! for fundraising. In fact, staffers at the Center for “We continue to be blessed and amazed by Philanthrophy, based at Indiana University, said our generous donors,” said Mike Feeney, vice indices used to measure donor and fundraiser president for advancement. “In a year that saw confidence remain at historic lows. some large foundations struggle, Cathedral’s But thanks to alumni, family and friends network of supporters were not about to let this — including all of Cathedral’s faculty and staff school or her mission flounder. members — the school raised more than $2.24 “We are grateful for your continued trust and million in annual donations. Couple that number support.” q with endowment gifts, and the figure is closer to

Grandparents’ Day Mass/Brunch set for Sept. 12

Get your grandparents and day, Sept. 12. nity affairs. “We’re children together for a very special “We had more than 600 people hopeful that we’ll see morning of worship and fellow- turn out for our inaugural event those numbers increase Save the ship at the annual Mass/Brunch, last year,” said Ken Barlow, ’82, this year!” Call (317) Date! which will be at Cathedral on Sun- director of alumni and commu- 968-7366 today to RSVP. q

30 Cathedral Highlights Summer 2010 irish events/advancement Plump’s tales delight crowd This year’s Joseph F. Dezelan Dinner featured stories Bobby Plump gathered from a lifetime of basket- ball — from his days at Milan High School and the 1954 state tourna- ment win, to Butler University where he ended his career as the school’s all-time leading scorer, to a multi- year tour on the Phillips 66 team, in what is now the National AAU ABOVE: Presi- dent Stephen Basketball League. J. Helmich Though Plump said he’s glad a (left) intro- duces Andy movie, Hoosiers, was made of that Fagan, ’97, famous high school match-up, little and his wife, except the last few seconds of the Kate, to a Dez- elan Dinner film actually mirrored real life. guest. Fagan Still, Plump said he never tires of was named Cathedral’s answering questions about that game new basket- in 1954 — “After all these years, it’s ball coach this spring. nice to be remembered,” he said RIGHT: Bobby — and he remains grateful for the Plump paused role he played in his team’s win. for a moment q with Board Chairman Joe Dezelan, ’62. Highlights photos/Lisa Renze-Rhodes

ABOVE: Tom O’Brien, ’49, and Gary Tofill, ’62, share a story and some laughs at the Dezelan Dinner.

LEFT: Young alumni were out in force at this year’s event. From left are: Sean Worland, ’09; Barry Flynn, ’09; Chuck Flynn, ’04; Nick Dann, ’04 and Lance Worland, ’05.

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C A T H E D R A L H I G H S C H O O L Registration and lunch: 11am – 12 noon

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Format: Florida Scramble – 18 holes

Cost: $400 per person to include: • Green fee and cart • Eight raffle tickets • One mulligan • Putting contest entry • Lunch/dinner/cocktails • On-course beverages/snacks • Favor and prizes Honorees: Glendys Moosbrugger Jerry Kennedy August 23, 2010 Mary McNultyYoung All proceeds directly benefit the Cathedral Hawthorn’s Golf and Country Club Family of Funds which supports academic and faculty initiatives, the arts, athletics, 12255 Club Point technology initiatives, and tuition assistance. Fishers, IN 46037

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3234 CathedralCathedral HighlightsHighlights SummerSummer 20102010 irish events/advancement Generous donors make amazing things happen

By Michael J. Feeney As you might imagine things here at Cathedral High School have been at “warp speed” these past few weeks. We have completed the graduation of The Class of 2010 and anxiously anticipate the arrival of over 325 new faces to The Class of 2014. For more than 90 years we have continued to educate leaders who make a difference in the world, and your support as we do this is critical to our success. Not many schools can tell you that all Highlights photo/Lisa Renze-Rhodes of their students graduate on time and are admitted to colleges and universities throughout the country. Our graduates have been awarded Co-chairs committed more than $19 million in college scholarships which they have earned through hard work and to making tradition dedication. They tell us that they continue to be well prepared to meet the challenges that will be of Auction hold strong set before them, and beyond that, to give back to those that have made their success possible. Though the 2011 and Pfleger, Class of This past school year we were able, with ShamrAuction is still ’73 alum, board mem- the help of many, to provide 35 percent of our months away, volun- ber and past parent, students tuition assistance totaling more than teers have been working will bring passion and $2.2 million. This figure represents nearly 17 since March to ensure energy to what has percent of our budget and compares favorably to that the quality and become Cathedral’s a national average of 8 percent. An investment tradition of the event largest event fundraiser. of this magnitude demands excellence, and it remain at the very high “For more than is our hope that the results Cathedral presents level that auction-goers 30 years, Cathedral to you, our investors, is proof that we take your have come to expect. has been blessed with contributions seriously. Cathy Horn, direc- co-chairs like Julie and On behalf of our graduates and our current tor of events, said that Rick who are willing students, we would like to thank you for your goal will be met with to go that extra mile,” investments and ask that you continue to the help of this season’s Horn said. “We know support our efforts. It is our firm pledge to you dynamic co-chairs, Julie this year’s event, as has to continue to be good stewards of whatever Crowe and Rick Pfleger been the case the last investment you choose to make. q (above). three years, will sell out. Crowe, a board We can’t wait to see ev- Feeney is vice president of advancement at Cathedral. member and parent, eryone February 26!” q You may reach him by calling (317) 968-7348 or contact him by e-mail at [email protected].

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Highlights photo/Rolly Landeros

Some 35 years have passed ful, intellectual people (we) have spot in our family, as a respected since Sue MacGill (then Sue ever had the privilege of knowing teacher ... and treasured friend.” Tuohy) first began her relation- ... Her tolerance and acceptance of To honor Birge, the MacGill ship with Judy Birge. As a student other points of view, so long as the family has established the Judy at Ladywood-St. Agnes, and later proponent of that view has a basis Birge Endowed Tuition Assistance as mom to four Cathedral grads, for it and can articulate it in some Grant. MacGill has found Birge to be a coherent fashion, created an at- For more information, “multi-generational treasure.” mosphere of tolerance within our contact Mike Feeney at “She was in 1975, and remains own family discussions,” she said. (317) 968-7348 or via e-mail at in 2010 one of the most thought- “Judy has staked a very special [email protected]. q

Family establishes fund to secure legacy The family of Barb Fitzgerald, addition to athletics; provides proof of 30 a longtime English teacher at Cathedral hours of community service annually; and who passed away this spring after battling is eligible to receive tuition assistance. cancer, has established a grant that will Mike Feeney, vice president of ad- continue Fitzgerald’s passion for helping vancement, said the family’s gift gives life students. to one of Fitzgerald’s favorite quotes from The Barbara A. Fitzgerald Endowed Ralph Waldo Emerson — “Nothing great Tuition Assistance Grant will be awarded was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” to a student who is enrolled in Honors To contribute to the fund, contact English; participates in at least one ex- Feeney at (317) 968-7348 or via e-mail tracurricular activity, other than or in at [email protected]. q

34 Cathedral Highlights Summer 2010 irish updates Humble history maker Judge Tanya Walton Pratt steps quietly, purposefully, into the annals of Indiana’s judiciary

By Lisa Renze-Rhodes

hrough a doorway guarded by mas- T sive limestone sentries dubbed “Litera- ture” and “Justice,” under vaulted ceilings touting museum-quality glass mosaics, an unassuming woman quietly made his- tory. On June 25, after being confirmed by the U.S. Sen- ate, the Honorable Tanya Walton Pratt became the first African-American federal judge in the state of Indiana, sworn in at the Birch Bayh Federal Build- ing and U.S. Court House by Chief Judge Richard L. Young of the Southern District of Indiana. Highlights photo/Rich Miller It’s a distinction whose Judge Tanya Walton Pratt, ’77, and daughter Lena Pratt, ’09, share a moment inside the Honorable William E. Steckler Ceremonial Courtoom. weight and responsibility is not lost on Pratt, ’77. tive in private practice at the “The main thing I’ve “I’m very aware of the law firm she, husband, Marcel learned in my 13 years as a significance of my ap- Pratt, father Charles Wal- judge,” she told members of pointment,” she said. “I’m ton, Sr., and brother, Charles the Senate at her confirma- honored, and I’m very Walton, Jr., ’82, founded. She tion hearing, “is that decisions humbled.” remained at Walton & Pratt we make affect not only the Pratt’s journey to the until 1997, when she began litigant but the entire commu- federal bench began more an 11-year run as a Marion nity.” than 25 years ago with her County Superior Court judge, Though she saw some of the graduation from Howard in the criminal division. From most horrific situations cross University School of Law. 2008 until this year, Pratt was her courtroom, Pratt chose to She spent time as a public a judge in the probate division defender, then became ac- of Marion Superior Court. HISTORY, see page 37

Summer 2010 Cathedral Highlights 35 irish updates Tennis pairs with winning for Bradshaws LEFT: By Paul Farrell, ’51 The name Bradshaw Many people around Cathe- has become dral know Jack Bradshaw, ’48, synonymous with top-level as a long-time member of the tennis play. board of directors, and chairman of the board from 1997 to 2002. Less well known is that he is an avid tennis player who in recent years has competed in regional and national tennis tournaments for senior men and has achieved some noteworthy successes this year. In January, he won his first major tennis championship in Naples, Fla., by taking the men’s 80 doubles tournament with Chuck Devoe of Indianapolis and Naples, Fla. the 1940s at Ellenberger Park on John, Tom and David Bradshaw Jack followed that by win- the Eastside of Indianapolis. After all played varsity tennis for Cathe- ning the Men’s 80 National Indoor graduating from Notre Dame dral. John won the No. 1 singles Singles title in May in Vancouver, and its law school, he continued city high school tournament in Wash. He defeated Joe Beeson, playing tennis and played com- 1988, and David won the same Warsaw, Ind., in the final after petitive tennis on a Navy team event in 1993. Tom and David Beeson disposed of Devoe in the while in the service. One day in also played No. 2 doubles on the quarterfinal. Three of the eight 1965 at Tarkington Tennis Center Cathedral team that ended up as quarterfinalists and two of the four in Indianapolis, he met a young No. 4 in the final high school team semifinalists were from Indiana. pediatrician, Patricia Moseley, poll in 1991. Bradshaw has now been se- from southern California. They While at Notre Dame, Ann lected by the U.S. Tennis Associa- began playing tennis together and Bradshaw met her future hus- tion for its four-man roster of 80- competed in local tournaments in band, Chris Wojtalik, who was a year-old players to represent the mixed doubles. member of the Notre Dave varsity United States in the World Team Later they fell in love and mar- tennis team in 1993 when the Tennis Competition in October in ried in 1968. They had five chil- N.D. Irish defeated top-ranked Manavgat near Antalya, Turkey. dren, all Cathedral graduates who and defending national champion The U.S. team will compete against played tennis: Cathy, ’87; Ann, ’88; University of Southern California teams from other countries for the John, ’90; Tom, ’92; and David, to reach the finals of the NCAA Gardner Mulloy Cup. This event ’94. Cathy and Ann Bradshaw Division I tennis championship is sponsored by the International played on the 1986 Cathedral match against Stanford. Chris Tennis Federation, which also girls’ state championship tennis and Ann Wojtalik are now the sponsors the Davis Cup competi- team. Cathy played No. 1 doubles, parents of eight children. Their tion and the Tennis Grand Slam and Ann was undefeated at No. first child, Cassia Wojtalik ’11, had events such as Wimbledon and the 3 singles. Cathy and Ann played an undefeated season in 2010 at U.S. Open. varsity tennis at Notre Dame, and Jack began playing tennis in both were Monogram winners. TENNIS, see page 40

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HISTORY, from pg 35 educating folks on why CLEO is daughter will be a freshman at Ca- important. Since it’s inception, thedral in August. maintain a mindset that sought CLEO has been successful in dou- “It was great to go through this to find good — to find God — in bling the number of minority law- process with a friend,” Pratt said. those who came before her. yers in Indiana, Shepard said. Magnus-Stinson agreed. “The things, the situations that “Tanya Walton Pratt has been “Knowing we have life tenure have stayed with me are the suc- right at the heart of that effort.” together is thrilling for me,” she cess stories — the instances where Not surprisingly, Pratt deflects said, adding her respect for her someone was able to turn their life the praise. friend’s judicial abilities. around. I’ve had people approach She maintained a similarly “Sen. (Evan) Bayh could not me on the street, in grocery stores pragmatic perspective on the have chosen better,” Magnus-Stin- — grown men crying and humbled multi-month federal judicial con- son said. “She’s already proven — thanking me for helping them firmation process that included herself as a very experienced trial find the right path.” judge. She’s up to, and will enjoy, Chief Justice Randall Shepard this challenge.” of the Indiana Supreme Court said The addition of Pratt and Mag- Pratt is one of the best at listening nus-Stinson to the federal bench to and weighing all aspects of a sit- “I’m just an ordinary marks another historic shift for uation before acting. And she does person, who has had the court, since it’s the first time so in a way, he said, that is reflec- women have outnumbered men tive of her, “total lack of haughti- extraordinary as active district judges in Indiana. ness or self-importance.” opportunities.” Sarah Evans Barker, commissioned “She’s a superb combination of in 1984, completes the majority for legal talent and genuine interest in — Judge Tanya Walton Pratt, ’77 the female jurists at the federal people,” Shepard said. level. “One thing that character- “One of the beauties of this is izes her, and a good many of our … any little girl can aspire to be a best judges, is they take their work federal judge in the state of Indi- broader than just hearing cases. ana,” Pratt said. Judges can improve their profes- multiple rounds of vetting, mock But it’s not just ‘any’ girl who sion … they can improve the com- hearings by White House counsel may follow Pratt to that seat. munities in which they live and and Department of Justice attor- Lena Pratt, ’09, who will start work.” neys, and finally the actual Senate her sophomore year at Howard Shepard pointed to Pratt’s hearing that itself was delayed due University this fall, intends to one longtime involvement in Indiana’s to record snowstorms on the East day join the family business. Conference for Legal Education Coast. “I’ve grown up with the law,” Opportunity (CLEO) as one exam- “It should be difficult, it should Lena said. “Since I was 5, I’ve been ple of that cross-community com- be challenging — these are lifetime going to court with her. She used mitment. CLEO began in 1997 as a appointments,” she said. to put a chair up right next to her way for the state to help deserving The experience was made more on the bench, and I would sit and students in need of assistance pur- unique and special, Pratt said, be- watch and listen. sue a law degree in Indiana. cause she was nominated and con- “I love the law and can’t imag- Pratt has been a hands-on vol- firmed at the same time as friend ine doing anything else.” unteer with the group, he said, do- and fellow jurist Judge Jane Mag- Lena, too, knows well the his- ing everything from reading can- nus-Stinson. Magnus-Stinson’s torical significance of her mother’s didate applications and essays, to husband, Bill Stinson, is a Class of 1973 alum, and the couple’s oldest promoting the organization and HISTORY, see page 39

Summer 2010 Cathedral Highlights 37 irish updates Group for News from YOU! those who Are you changing jobs, getting married, having a baby, moving? Do you just need to update your information work in law with us? Let us know! We want to be sure to keep you profession up on all the latest news about your classmates and friends and our growing Irish family! Complete this form and mail it to Lisa Renze-Rhodes c/o organizing Cathedral High School, 5225 E. 56th St., Indianpolis, Ind. 46226, or contact her via e-mail at [email protected] By Lance Worland, ’05 Name: Class of: Cathedral High School’s alums, friends and others have Home address: shown consistent excellence in the City/State/ZIP: legal world. Many are success- ful attorneys and judges — take Home phone: Marion County’s Superior Court, for instance, where the bench is E-mail address: overflowing with Irish! To better serve the commu- Business name: nity, the group Cathedral Connec- tions — Law is being organized to Your title/position: foster relationships among those Spouse’s name: in the legal profession; offer an avenue for future attorneys to seek Children’s names/ages: advice; and be a resource for the Cathedral family to utilize and Your news: refer to in times of need. Whether you are an alum, parent, coach or friend, Chuck Flynn, ’04, Kevin Grande, ’04, and Lance Worland, ’05, encourage all attorneys, and all in the legal pro- fession, to take part in this excit- ing new organization. Please send your name and contact informa- tion to Cathedral.Legal@gmail. com and look to hear from us soon in an upcoming newsletter. Be on the lookout for an inaugural kickoff event as well. We look forward to getting in touch! q

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HISTORY, from pg 37 appointment. “I’m so proud of her,” Lena said. “I ad- Events office named mire everything about her, but most of all, that she is so humble. She’s accomplished so for longtime volunteer much, been given so many awards, and she stays so humble — she never acts like she expects those things.” And though she honors her mother’s accomplishments, the recognition comes with a nod to Lena’s life as a member of the Millennial Generation. “I live in a time when Barack Obama is president, where my mom is the first Af- rican-American federal judge in Indiana,” she said, a slight shrug of her shoulders suggesting: It’s simply what they know. That her daughter’s generation would see her appointment as the norm is in some Highlights photo/Lisa Renze-Rhodes ways the best compliment for Pratt. But Glendys Moosbrugger, second from right, pauses with her family at a special event honoring her for her more than two decades of mother and daughter both said attitudes of commitment to Cathedral High School. acceptance and inclusiveness, of academic excellence and trail blazing, were fostered It was 1986 when Glendys Moosbrugger first began as part of their Cathedral educations. devoting her time and talents to Cathedral High School, It’s why Judge Pratt remains active on by helping to shape the ShamrAuction into the legendary the board of trustees, with the Black Alum- event for which it is now known. Because of the contin- ni Council and other groups and organiza- ued success of this event, countless students have had the tions at Cathedral. opportunity to share in, and their lives have been changed “I really value the type of education we by, what is best described as “the Cathedral experience.” give kids at Cathedral,” she said. “I want as Those years of dedication were honored this spring, many children as possible in this commu- with the naming of the Glendys Moosbruger Events nity to have that opportunity. It’s why I sent Office, and the creation of the Glendys Moosbrugger my daughter there, it’s why I’m staying on Endowed Tuition Assistance Grant — everlasting tributes the board. and reminders of one woman who continues to tirelessly q “Cathedral was the working man’s labor for the betterment of others. Catholic school. I want it to stay that way.” Those commitments — to family, Alumni association selects 2010 nominees school, faith and community — are lessons that, more than any others, Pratt hopes The following individuals to Cathedral she’s passed along to Lena. will be honored at this year’s Special Recognition: “I want her to value education and to Alumni Awards Dinner on Members of the Class of 1970 always give back,” Pratt said. “I’m just an Oct. 2. — John Short, John Flynn, ordinary person who has had extraordinary • Joseph Peterson, ’57, John Borel, Pat O’Connor, Jim opportunities. I do so believe that those Professional Achievement McLinn and Steve Schaffer. who are blessed and fortunate to have • Mark Mahaffey, ’62, To attend the dinner, call opportunities in this life should always Service to Community Ken Barlow at (317) 968-7366 give back.” q • John Kesterson, Service to make a reservation.

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TENNIS, from pg 36 his third year as its president. Jones Davis starts her second year against Stanford. Chris and Ann Wojta- 1960s on the board, and with these two lik are now the parents of eight children. Michael J. Mar- appointments the four-person Their first child, Cassia, ’11, had an -un tich, ’60, is retired board is now 50 percent Cathedral defeated season in 2010 at No. 2 singles from his position as graduates. on the highly ranked CHS girls tennis quality control su- The Alcoholic Beverage Board team. Their second child, Luke, will be perintendent at the is responsible for overseeing the a freshman at CHS this fall and hopes to Chevrolet Truck plant. approval, renewal or denial of earn a spot on the varsity tennis team after Martich and his wife, all beverage permits in Marion competing very successfully in a number Kathy, will soon be County. The board will typically of local tennis tournaments this spring celebrating their 45th decide more than 100 permits per and summer. wedding anniversary, month. Jack’s wife, Patricia Moseley Bradshaw, and the couple has has also been a lifelong tennis player. three children: Chris, While living in Los Angeles, where she 42; Steve, 40; and Bri- grew up, she won two National Public an, 37. They are also 1980s Parks Women’s Doubles titles in 1959 and the proud grandpar- 1960. Later, while living in Indianapolis, ents of four. Martich she won the Indiana State Open Cham- works part-time for pionship in women’s doubles. After her National Car Rental children were out of high school, she be- and enjoys playing golf came an assistant to Paul Farrell, longtime and tennis. coach of the teams, and after his retire- ment she was head coach of the CHS girls’ Tad MacCartie, tennis team from 1991 to 1996. Her teams ’63, is Realtor and as- won the Indianapolis City Championship sociate broker at F.C. several years. Tucker Co., Inc. Before her retirement as tennis coach, MacCartie and his she was honored for her coaching success- wife, Mary Jane, live in es by the Marion County Coaches of Girls Carmel and have three Sports Association. While she doesn’t adult children, Kevin, compete in senior tennis tournaments, Kara and Megan, and she does enjoy playing in the USTA ten- four grandchildren. Anne M. DeLisle Beckman, nis leagues. She and Jack still play tennis ’83, (above left) wrote an article together and are now the grandparents of that was featured in Coping, a 16, all of whom live in Indianapolis. magazine for those who are fight- Pat and Jack look forward to seeing a ing cancer. Beckman is a breast few more of their grandchildren attending 1970s cancer survivor who remains Cathedral High School, and maybe, just Arthur J. Borel, active in drama, taking a weekly maybe, playing a little tennis on the side. q ’70; and Holly (Jones) class and appearing in four plays Davis, ’94; have been in a Southport church theater. In reappointed to the spring 2009, Beckman did her first Marion County Alco- professional acting job in an in- holic Beverage Board. structional film about job hunting. Borel starts his fourth She and her husband, Bill, moved year on the board and into a new home in February and

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have enjoyed settling in. To read Megan K. Downs, ’99; and Beckman’s article in its entirety, go Christopher A. Hair, ’86. to www.gocathedral.com, to the The couple, who live in India- Highlights section. napolis, recently welcomed their first child, Cordelia Kennedy Hair. Cordelia (below left) was born March 27, 2010 at Community Hospital North, in Indianapolis. The couple have recently start- ed a sustainable design services firm, Green Living Management. 1990s Clay Scheetz, ’91, and Lainey Crahan, ’94, (above) were mar- ried on Sept. 19, 2009, at St. Johns Catholic Church in Downtown Indianapolis with a reception at Highland Country Club. Alumni who stood up for the bride were Kerri Freije, ’94; Jenni- fer Jarrett, ’94; and Megan Schil- ling-Crahan ’94. Allison Hollo- Dianne Buck Hackett, ’89, way-Altherr, ’94, did a reading. (above) received her master’s de- Alumni groomsmen were JB gree in early childhood education Boyd, ’92; Chip Crahan, ’97; from Loyola Marymount Univer- Michael Scheetz, ’89; and Steve sity in Los Angeles in May. This Scheetz, ’86. was the very first group of a new The couple live in graduate study option at LMU, so Indianapolis. Buck Hackett was among the first to receive that type of degree. In Carrie Barker, ’95, and Mike Erin K. Downs, ’94 and June, she began a three-year doc- Cooper (above) were married in Chance M. Hair ’94 married June toral program in educational lead- June 2009. Carrie has taught kin- 15, 2002. ership for social justice at LMU. dergarten for the last 10 years, and Alumni in the wedding party Buck Hackett is as a program Mike works as safety director at were: Kathleen K. Downs, ’04; director for Teach For America, TMC Trucking. where she mentors and develop new teachers who have committed Sarah Lynley Rader, ’99, to two years of teaching service in received her doctor of osteopathic the most challenging urban class- medicine degree from Kansas rooms in Los Angeles. City University of Medicine and She and her husband, Darren, Biosciences in May. Dr. Rader live in Los Angeles. The couple intends to complete postdoctoral have one daughter, Amber, 23. training in family medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine in Denver.

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Diana Loiselle, ’01, (left) is nearing completion of her first year as a postulant with the Sisters of St. Fran- cis of Perpetual Adoration in Mishawaka. More than seven years of discern- ment remain for Loiselle before she will be a fully professed Sister, and upon completion, she hopes to return to teaching. Jennifer Bierck, ’02, married Blake Haan (below) on Sept. 19, 2009. Jennifer is an English teacher at Central Catholic Ju- nior-Senior High School in Lafayette. The couple live in Lafayette. Nicole Ferguson, ’01, and Adam Helton (above) were mar- ried Oct. 24, 2009, at St. Matthew Catholic Church, Indianapolis. Cathedral alumni in the wedding were: Bobby Allen, ’99; Courtney Balog, ’10; 2000s Robert Brogan, ’99; Lexi Ferguson, ’12; Matt Fergu- son, ’03; Kelly O’Brian, ’01; and Kelly Stark, ’01. The couple lives in Indianapolis.

Kari Phelan, ’04, and Matt Kozlowski (left) were married May 30, 2009, at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, Indianapolis. Cathedral alumni in the wedding party were matron of honor Alex- andria Montefalco Bridg- man, ’04 , and brother of the bride, Kyle Phelan, ’06. The couple lives in Durham, N.C., where Kari is pursuing her doctorate in sociology at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill.

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Ashley Casavant, ’06, (below) As 2009-10 student body graduated in May from Michigan president at St. Mary’s College, State University. She ran on the Jenny Hoffman ’06, (below left, in varsity cross- the white jacket) was required to country and present the American flag during track teams all pregame ceremonies, along with four years and her vice president and the Univer- was named sity of Notre Dame student body to the Aca- officers. demic All Big Joining Hoffman on the field Ten teams her were 2006 classmates John Queal- sophomore and ly and Charles Cossell. Queally senior years. was one of the drum majors for standing junior nursing student. She com- the band, and Cossell was a Julie Malone Hum, ’03, (above, peted in the Fighting Irish cheerleader. left) was present because the 2008 NCAA Hoffman graduated in May award was established for her Cross Country and is working at MediaEdge, a grandmother, Dorothy Hambidge. Championship digital marketing/communica- Maguire is also a member and earned tions firm, located just off Times of the school’s cross-country team Academic Square in New York City. and was featured in an article in Honors her sophomore through a St. Mary’s College alumni publication for her role as a senior years. Joe Stump, ’06, (below) student-athlete. She is a marketing intern for graduated magna cum laude from the Indianapolis Colts and in Au- Indiana State University in May. Katie Donovan, ’08, was gust will be pursuing a master’s in Stump is pursuing a career featured in an article in a St. sports administration at Belmont in criminal justice. Mary’s College alumni publication University in Nashville. She will for her role as a student-athlete. be the graduate assistant for the Donovan is a swimmer for St. cross-country and track teams. Mary’s.

Robert Maci, ’08, was named to Academic All-Big Ten team and was co-recipient of the Purdue Football’s Most Valuable Player award.

Karlie Gaver , ’09, (right) was named the Outstanding Undergrad Actress this year at Purdue University.

Anne Maguire, ’07, (above Allison Vollmer, ’09, was fea- right) received the first Caritas tured in an article in the Indiana Award in Nursing at St. Mary’s University alumni magazine about College in May. The Caritas the school’s ties to ComedySportz, Award is given to the most out- an improv comedy group, in Indy.

Summer 2010 Cathedral Highlights 43 irish updates “Mother ... caretaker ... role model” Cathedral bids a reluctant goodbye to longtime teacher Barb Fitzgerald

By Marika Edwards be her room; that will always be Megaphone Staff Writer her desk. No matter who is in there, it will always belong to her,” On Sunday, April 18, 2010, said Melinda Bundy, Fitzgerald’s Mrs. Barb Fitzgerald, a beloved friend and colleague. “It is the English teacher at Cathedral High least we can do.” School, passed away at the age of Fitzgerald was known for her 62 due to lung cancer. wisdom, generosity, passion, wit For more than 20 years, and undeniable joy for life. It is Fitzgerald dedicated her time without a doubt that although to the education of Cathedral Fitzgerald no longer roams the students, as well as her fellow hallways of Cathedral, her zest for teachers at the school. She was an learning and passion for life will incredible teacher, a devoted bib- forever radiate through the corri- liophile and a dear friend to many dors of the campus. in the Cathedral family. She was “Fitzgerald remains one of of young students to reap excel- an educator of educators, and a the most influential people in lence and success. She is the only teacher who will forever remain in my life. As a teacher, she fostered the hearts and minds of all those Cathedral teacher to have been within me a love of literature that who entered her classroom. awarded the Teacher of the Year I never believed possible. As the “In nearly 30 years of teaching, Award not once but twice, in 2003 Brain Game team’s most loyal fan, I have never met a master teacher and 2009. she inspired me to take genuine so willing to share her accumu- But the legend of Fitzgerald pride in all that I do, and as a lated knowledge and curricular will live on forever in the hearts of dear friend, she taught me the materials. She was a teacher of all those who entered her class- true value of love. And although teachers as well as a teacher of stu- room. She brought energy and I will never be able to repay this dents,” said Lisa Ford, vice princi- passion to learning, which was substantial debt, I take solace in pal for academic affairs. evident in the joy and knowledge the fact that I may pass on her An individual’s greatness is not she shared with each of her stu- limitless wisdom. I thank her so only determined by what she does dents. Because of this, Fitzgerald very much,” said junior Jay Ruck- but also by how she is remem- will forever be remembered as a elshaus. bered and what she is remem- Fighting Irish legend. Not only is Fitzgerald highly bered for after she is gone. With Fitzgerald will always have a regarded by recent students but this statement, it is evident that special place in Cathedral High Fitzgerald was a woman of out- also by her students from long ago. School. Even now, as students and standing merit, and her greatness “When I was a student at Cathe- faculty walk by Room 4235, the lives on forever. dral High School almost 15 years same remarkable name always Fitzgerald achieved so much in ago, Mrs. Fitzgerald helped to fos- comes to mind. “That will always her lifetime, fostering the talents ter my love of literature and writ-

44 Cathedral Highlights Summer 2010 irish updates ing. Her passion for the subject influenced me greatly, rying. We have teaching to do!” Fitzgerald never took and I ended up studying English alongside the natural her eye off what she held near and dear to her heart; sciences in college. She was a wonderful teacher and through thick and thin, she remained dedicated to the a fantastic role model,” said Lisa Derhake, Cathedral education of each student who walked in her class- class of 1998. room. The jolly wit of Fitzgerald was one of a kind. She “When someone commented on how he couldn’t found excitement and delight in the simplest aspects believe Barb came back to Cathedral when the sick- of life. One humorous story that Fitzgerald — known ness returned, I realized it would have been even more as “Mrs. Fitz” or “Goody Fitz” to her students — loved bizarre if she hadn’t. Fitzgerald knew her talents were to share with people was a visit to talk and to teach,” said Kev- to the eye doctor. The optom- in Kubacki, ’94, fellow English etrist informed her that she had teacher and friend of Fitzgerald’s perfectly round eye balls. Being “She would not have wanted to the perfectionist that she was, “Mrs. Fitzgerald helped spend her last few months on an Fitzgerald was overwhelmed island somewhere; she wanted with pride in the fact that her to foster my love of to be around those whom she eyeballs were flawlessly round, literature and writing. loved so she could continue do- and she enjoyed reminding oth- Her passion for the ing what she did best—to teach. ers of this unusual detail. What strength it took to live so “She was a mother, a caretak- subject influenced me selflessly, but then again, that was er of students and a role model greatly, and I ended Mrs. Fitzgerald. for all of society to follow. In “I am honored to have taught etymology, she brought out my up studying English and laughed and planned and creative and artistic abilities with alongside the natural served with Goody Fitz,” Kubacki words,” senior Tevin Studdard said. “Her memory is a blessing said. “She always brought a smile sciences in college. to all who knew her.” to my face.” She was a wonderful After the funeral for Fitzger- Fitzgerald’s strength was one ald, held in the Robert V. Welch of her most admirable charac- teacher and a fantastic Student Activity Center on April teristics. Her optimistic outlook role model.” 23, faculty and students lined the never faded, and her will to carry sides of the Cathedral hill with on only grew stronger with each — Lisa Derhake, ’98 outreached hands extending a fi- passing day. Fitzgerald’s battle nal blessing upon Mrs. Fitz. with cancer started in the win- There was neither a dry eye ter of 2008, and from the start, in the crowd nor a sound across she fought it courageously. “She was always focused the entire campus. The silence spoke more than any on how she was going to beat this,” Bundy said. “She words could have as Cathedral said its final goodbye would tell the doctors, ‘Tell me what I need to do and to a cherished member of its family. I will do it. Just tell me what I need to do.’ Although this moment was marked as a fi- “When others would visit her, she made everyone nal goodbye, Mrs. Fitz will never truly leave else feel better about her being sick,” Bundy said of Cathedral High School. Her spirit will be carried on Fitzgerald. “She went out a fighter.” in the heart of each Cathedral member, and we will Ford recalled that Fitzgerald shared that her can- never forget the Fighting Irish legend, our beloved cer was back earlier this school year, and Ford imme- Goody Fitz. q diately began to cry. But Fitzgerald quickly reassured her and said, “Don’t worry. There is no time for wor-

Summer 2010 Cathedral Highlights 45 irish updates In Memoriam Stephen A. Ackmann, 58, grandfather of Joseph Broecker Jr., father of Elizabeth Elias, ’96; and ’84; Timothy Broecker, ’85; Mason Allison Ackmann, ’03. Crossland, ’05; and Holden Cross- Robert D. Ahlers Sr., 81, land, ’07. father of Andrew, ’80 and Mat- Richard Dezelan, 74, ’53, thew, ’86. Grandfather of Megan, grandfather of Danielle, ’13. ’98, and Ashely Graber, ’03. Elizabeth Dreyer, 88, widow Robert J. Alerding, father of Kenneth, ’39; and sister of Jo- of R. James, ’63; and Michael P. seph Lutz, ’51. Alerding, ’67. Grandfather of Thomas Duh, 65, ’62. Megan Helmen, ’86; Kevin Alerd- David B. Englehart, grandfa- ing ’88; Michael J. Alerding, ’89; ther of David J., ’08. Laurie McCormick, ’91; Scott Dr. Dan Faulk, 54, father of Alerding,’91; Anthony Alerding, Ryan, ’00; Riley, ’03 and Kelsey, ’95; Maryclare Valentine, ’95, and ’05. Margaret Woods, ’97. Barb Fitzgerald, 62, mother of Leander Birk, 82, grandfather Lindsay, ’95; Tracy ’97; and Adam, of Christopher, ’06; and Nicholas, ’00 (see obit pgs 44-45). ’08. Charles L. Fleitz, 91, grandfa- William A. Booker, 89, ’38, ther of Rachael Thompson, ’08. father of Debra Panos, ’88. Paul Gallagher Sr., 78, ’49. ’49. Guy F. Boyd Jr., 89, father of Thomas L. Garing, 55, ’73, fa- Joseph T. Pinella, 90, ’37. Sandi Scheetz, Cathedral speech ther of Nathan, ’08; and Evan, ’10. Dennis Prater, 60, ’68. teacher, and grandfather of Steve, Fred J. Gause, 83, grandfather Angela Schaffer, 55, mother of ’86; Michael, ’89 and Clay Scheetz, of Natalie Rawlinson, ’09. Devin Schaffer, ’97; and Brittany ’91; and J.B., ’92; Christopher, ’96; Kenneth A. Graves, 48, ’79. Denny, ’00. and Katie Boyd James, ’99. Richard Hartman, 79, ’48, Michael Schenk, 72, ’55. James T. Brady, 88, ’39. grandfather of Abbey, ’06; Kelly, George R. Speckman, 79, Richard T. Braun, 80, ’47, ’10; and Caroline, ’13. father of George R., ’75; Mark grandfather of Jay, ’99; Matthew, William S. Holle, 60, ’68. T., ’76; Gretchen Krug, ’79; and ’01; Bradley, ’04; James, ’05; and Kathryn Lancaster, mother Michael E. Speckman, ’81. Grand- Andrew Braun, ’06; Robert Heller, of Kathy McCullough, Cathedral father of Melissa, ’09; and Kendra ’08; and David Braun, ’09. band director. Speckman, ’11. Lillian ‘Lynn’ Broderick, 90, Amanda Lynch, grandmother William E. Suess, grandfather mother of Lisa Broderick Jarrett, of Vanetta Thomas, ’07, and Isaac of James, ’13. ’79; and grandmother of Jennifer Thomas, ’11. Don Sullivan, 82, ’45. Jarrett, ’94; Madeline Jarrett, ’10; James C. Marsh Jr., 70, ’57. Eileen M. Tinder, 91, SJA, ’36, and Olivia Jarrett, ’12. Dolores A. Mick, 92, mother widow of John, ’34. Monica Burrows, 61, mother of John, ’71; Michael, ’73; William, Patrick A. Trainor, 19, ’09, of Joseph, ’96; Frances, ’99; Ste- ’75; and Amelia Titsworth, SMA brother of Don, ’99; Paul, ’00; and phen, ’00; and Veronica Burrows, ’77. Grandmother of Katie Mick, Matt, ’02. ’04. ’03; Stacey Mick, ’05; Emily, ’10; Arthur H. Trefry, 86, ’41. Stephen P. Considine, 56, ’77. and Kaylee Titsworth, ’12. Raymond L. Wheatley Jr., 63, Frank E. Crossland, 89, Patricia C. Parent, 78, SMA ’64. q

46 Cathedral Highlights Summer 2010 irish here and there Visiting the historic ‘Rock’

Legend says that in the fifth century, it was St. Patrick himself who converted a Munster king and thereby sealed the fate for the Rock of Cashel, as the land was ultimately dedicated to God and to the church. Today, visitors by the thousands including Aoife Laughlin, ’13, (left) and her family travel to Cashel to take in the breathtaking beauty and solemnity of the site. q

Where’ve YOU been? Ever raced along the Rhine? Tipped your toes in the Tigris? Waved to Her Majesty at Windsor? We want to see it! Next time you travel for business or pleasure, don’t forget to take along a T-shirt or pennant — anything with the Cathedral name — then snap a picture of yourself or your family members displaying the colors. E-mail a little information about yourself (your classmates would love to know what happened to you) and your trip, and send your minimum 300 dpi jpeg to The Highlights at [email protected] Don’t have spirit wear? No problem! Check out the bookstore Highlights photo / submitted by Michael Laughlin website at www.gocathedral.com.

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Dated Material — Do Not Delay timeline August 12 First day of the 2010-11 year 14 Black Alumni Council picnic September 6 Labor Day — no school 13 Cathedral’s 92nd birthday October 1 Homecoming game vs. Moeller 2 Alumni Awards Dinner