KAPAUN MT. CARMEL Summer 2015 C A T H O L I A quarterly newsletter celebrating our former students and present supporters Mount Carmel Academy • Chaplain Kapaun Memorial • Kapaun Mt. Carmel H I G S C O L

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: The KMC class of 1990 celebrated their 25 year reunion on the weekend of July 10, 2015. Bishop Carl Kemme has proclaimed June 7, 2015 through June 9, 2016 the year of Fr. Emil J. Kapaun. Members of CKM and MCA class of 1970 celebrated their 45 year reunion on July 25, 2015 with a dinner and dance at KMC. Live music was provided by the Reunion Band, made up of members from the CKM class of 1971. Members of the class of 2005 celebrated their ten year reunion the weekend of June 26, 2015. The festivities included a fashion show of some vintage KMC sports uniforms. Alumnus Fr. Zach Pinaire ‘05 was ordained into the priesthood on May 23, 2015. On May 17, 2015, 197 students became new alumni of KMC. We wish them the best of luck in their future endeavors.

1 n Saturday, May 23, 2015, I had the privilege of witnessing 2015-16 Annual Fund. We will continue to use the theme of Bridge Bishop Carl Kemme ordain to the priesthood five men from The Gap, as that has resonated with our Crusader family. We hope to theO Wichita Diocese. A class of five new priests was special enough, tailor this year’s materials around the areas of interest for our diverse but what made this ordination special for me was that the fab five community. Thank you again for your extraordinary gifts for the of new priests included Kapaun Mt. Carmel alumnus, Reverend Catholic education of our students. Father Zachary Pinaire ‘05. Father Zach, who is assigned to be the Parochial Vicar (Associate Pastor) at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish 2015 Reunions in Wichita, serving under another KMC alumnus, Father Sherman There have been eight reunions planned for 2015. Seven of the Orr ‘83, credits his studies and formation at Kapaun Mt. Carmel reunions have been or will be hosted in the KMC Commons. We with assisting him in fully discerning his call to the priesthood and are thrilled to bring so many Crusaders back! For many, this will be in fully preparing himself for the rigors of the seminary and priestly their first time to see the new gym, commons and renovated chapel. life. Included in the school tour is the Fr. Kapaun memorabilia housed in our building. A list of all upcoming reunions is included on the We thank God for the gift of Father Zach’s ministry, and that of the next page. other four men ordained with him. We pray as a school for God’s blessings on Father Zach as he begins his ministry, and we pray for Alumni Directory the remaining 14 members of our alumni body who are currently KMC enlisted the services of Harris Connect to produce the 2015 in preparation for the priesthood or the religious life. Their KMC Alumni Directory. Our vision is to produce an alumni example, perseverance and faith make visible to all of us the beauty directory every five years. If you have been contacted by Harris and purpose of our school’s great legacy founded on its mission to Connect, you are welcome to verify your contact information to be educate and form the total person in the image of Jesus Christ. included in the directory. Their effort to collect names is so they can also sell directories. A soft bound book is available for $80, plus $20 We are truly proud of the 128-year legacy that our school enjoys. shipping; a hard bound book is available for $100 plus $20 shipping. Each of you alumni of Mt. Carmel Academy, Chaplain Kapaun They offer a payment plan, if needed. Memorial and Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic High School has contributed to this legacy. We promise to you our best efforts to be While the alumni directory is a fun tool for our Crusader nation, good stewards of this legacy and to continue to build upon it with it is not a fundraiser for the school. If you choose not to buy one excellence in all that we do. or choose not to provide your contact information, that is most certainly your choice. Whether or not you participate does not hurt/ As we begin the 2015-16 school year, full of promise and high help the school in any way. KMC does not receive any supplement expectations, I thank you all, on behalf of all our students, for the sales, so please do not feel pressure to purchase one. administration, faculty and staff, for your prayers and support for Kapaun Mt. Carmel. Additionally, there may still be some alumni who purchased a directory in 2013, who never received their book, and wondering God bless, what to do about it. As you may recall from the Fall 2014 Quest and an email blast in May 2015, the contracted Alumni Research Group sold directories to dozens of alumni, only to be found as a fraudulent company and are currently under investigation by the Rob Knapp Attorney General of the State of Florida, Consumer Fraud Division. KMC was never provided a list of paying alumni and never received office of development any money. We are sorry to say that it is unlikely anyone will be reimbursed for those directories. If you were affected by the KMC Annual Fund Bridge The Gap Updates scam, please notify Chenay Sloan, Director of Development. The I am thrilled to announce that the 2014-15 KMC Annual Fund current project with Harris Connect is in no way affiliated with the was our most successful campaign to date! Together with KMC fraudulent group. parents, students, alumni, parents of alumni, grandparents and friends, over $328,000 was raised to Bridge The Gap. Thank you to Renee LaFever Memorial Scholarship Fund all who participated! At the 2015 KMC Convocation, the first-ever recipient of the Renee LaFever Memorial Scholarship Fund was awarded to senior Alondra While it would be nice to say that money is for “extras”, the KMC Contreras. Alondra plans to attend next Annual Fund was never designed to be a rainy day fund. One-third year and will use the scholarship toward her degree. of the money is earmarked for the Open The Doors campaign - to provide a Catholic education for students that come from parishes The Renee LaFever Memorial Scholarship was established to honor that struggle financially. The other two-thirds goes to offset costs Renee LaFever, a selfless teacher, mentor and friend to thousands of not included in our student fees. That includes teacher raises and KMC students during her 25+ year career. She encouraged students budgeted projects such as technology and security enhancements, to live their faith and exemplified what it means to be a follower of academic materials, fine arts supplies, and athletic needs. Christ. This scholarship is awarded to a senior who embodies the characteristics that Renee found so important and also imitates her We hope the momentum from this year carries us forward into the “unbounded capacity to love”. 2 The scholarship was made possible by the outpouring of support to UPCOMING CLASS REUNIONS: the scholarship fund. A $10,000 match challenge was offered, and we are proud to say that it was met! Over $20,000 was donated to If you class year ends in either “5” or “0”, then your class is up for a the scholarship fund which will allow us to award the scholarship for reunion this year. If your class is not listed below, it is because no years to come. Thank you to all who made this dream a reality in the one has yet stepped up to lead the charge for your class! Reunion coordinators are needed. memory of our beloved Renee LaFever. Planning a reunion is easy, and you do not need to live in the Wall of Honor Wichita metro area to help. For more information, contact The newly commissioned KMC Wall of Honor will soon feature Chenay Sloan in the Development Office at (316)636-9612, or KMC alumni currently serving in the armed forces - active duty, by email at [email protected]. guard or reserve. We are very proud of our men and women alumni protecting our freedoms and civil liberties, just like our namesake 50 YEARS—WICHITA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLS Fr. Emil Kapaun. This wall is prominently featured in the walkway CLASSES OF 1965 between the main academic hall of the school and the commons (MCA/CKM/SACRED HEART/ST MARY’S) so the students at KMC will pass it every day. We hope it will be DATE: OCTOBER 9-10, 2015 a reminder to all of the sacrifice, pride and legacy of our military Lead Coordinators: alumni. CKM: Pat Harter - 316-683-6610 or [email protected] We need photos: If you or someone you know is a KMC alumnus in MCA: Pam Kenney Hamrick - active duty, guard or reserve, please email a photo to Chenay Sloan 316-655-3959 or [email protected] at [email protected] and include the name, KMC graduation SHA: Patty Bissing Schnittker - year, branch of service, current rank, and current station. We would 303-759-9170 or [email protected] prefer to have their portrait headshot in uniform but if that is not St. Mary’s: Eileen Carney Nevers - available, a different photo in their uniform would work too. 913-422-8386 or [email protected]

In future phases of the Wall of Honor, we plan to add recognition for 40 YEARS - CLASS OF 1975 our veterans, living and deceased. We hope to honor all our alumni DATE: NOVMEBER 7, 2015 who have served in the military current or past. If you have any Hosted by the KMC Development Office questions, please contact Chenay Sloan, Director of Development at 316-636-9612 or [email protected]. 30 YEARS - CLASS OF 1995 DATE: SEPTEMBER 26, 2015 Want to help defray some of the construction costs? Help KMC Hosted by the KMC Development Office Bridge The Gap through the Annual Fund. Donate today www. 20 YEARS - CLASS OF 1985 kapaun.org with a designation to the Wall of Honor. DATE: OCTOBER 9-10, 2015 Lead Coordinator: Chenay Dixon Sloan - KMC Alumni Association Advisory Council 316-636-9612 or [email protected] We need your help! The KMC Alumni Association is launching soon. We need advisory council members to help us develop the For the latest reunions, check out the KMC website KMCAA for the 10,000+ KMC, MCA and CKM alumni worldwide. www.kapaun.org under alumni/reunions.

All alumni, regardless of the graduation year , are encouraged to sign up for this inaugural advisory council. Our meetings will begin soon. Be part of Kapaun Mt. Carmel’s rich legacy by joining the KMCAA Advisory Council today!

To sign up, go to www.kapaun.org under the Alumni/Get Involved. Alumni Updates We want to stay connected with you! Do you have news to share? We would love to hear from you. www.kapaun.org/Alumni Sincerely,

Chenay Dixon ’95 Sloan Beloved librarian, Mrs. Shirley Sharma, retired this year after nearly Director of Development 30 years at KMC. Thank you for your years of service!

3 Alumni News Alumni Spotlight Alumni Soccer Game JENNIFER LOPEZ ‘96 HILL On April 11, the KMC Booster Club held the first-ever KMC Springfest. Activities included an alumni girls soccer game Family: Married to Scott Hill with two between former and current players. We were honored to sons Eliot, age 6 and Nicholas, age 2. have many past players come back to play. Thanks to all who participated! After High School: Attended Alumni Swim Meet University of On December 20, 2014, KMC alumni swimmers came back to Notre Dame Wichita Swim Club to participate in a swim meet with current (English swimmers. Thanks to KMC swim coaches Chris Erickson and and History Meredith Matthies ‘07 for their work in arranging the meet. major) and then School of Law (undergrad Law degree/grad school)

Occupation: Lawyer for 12 years and currently a partner at McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn & Herrington, P.A.

As a partner in the private practice with a law firm in Wichita, I have the ability to work with real people to find resolutions to all of the problems they face. My focus is in personal injury and employment law. I help people navigate the legal system which can be pretty overwhelming. My job is challenging and requires many different skill sets, but at the end of the day, I am just a person helping their very real client. Knowing that I am Alumna Receives National Award working towards solving problems keeps me motivated and Grace Hagan ‘15 was named to the excited to come to work every day. 2014-15 High School Girl’s Scholar All- America Team. She is one of 46 girls Accomplishments: I’ve been named to Wichita Business recognized nationally. This award is Journal’s 40 under 40; Super Lawyers Rising Stars; and given by the National Soccer Coaches 2015 Women Leader in the Law by The American Lawyer. Association of America which is a non- profit organization based in One of my proudest professional accomplishments was City, MO, with a mission to educate serving as an officer and eventually as President of the coaches, encourage excellence and serve Wichita Bar Association, the local attorney group that the soccer community. The Scholar represents and serves the 1400 attorneys practicing law in All-America recipients will be recognized at the NSCAA Sedgwick County. I just completed my term as President. Summer Symposium in Orlando, FL in August. Grace will be attending the , where she will play soccer. Hobbies: I run in marathons, volunteer at The Lord’s Diner, Congratulations, Grace! love to travel and am a foodie who loves off the wall places.

My time at KMC: Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic High Father Emil Kapaun gave glory to God by following School taught me early on the importance of hard work his call to the priesthood and thus serving the people and self-discpline. I loved my time at KMC, as I was part of Kansas and those in the military. of a community, all of us working towards being our best and pushing each other in every way. I appreciated that Father Kapaun, I ask your intercession not only for these needs my opportunities to study my faith were not one-sided which I mention now. . .but that I too may follow your example memorization of doctrine but deep, thoughtful discussions of service to God and my neighbor. about our world, morality, and ethics. I carry the lessons from the classroom and from my friendships with me every For the gifts of courage in battle and perseverance of faith, day. we give you thanks O Lord.

4 The KMC Graduating Class of 2015

It has been our tradition in the summer edition of the Quest newsletter to acknowledge each member of the current year’s graduating class one last time. This year, we would also like to share with our readers the diversity of post-KMC choices of our graduates.

Alexandra Maria Alain Abi-Mikhael - Wichita State University Grace Ann Hagan - University of Kansas Paul Ignatius Patton - University of Dallas Kylie Ann Allen - Pittsburg State University Thomas Robert Harrington - Hannah Marie Perkins - Fort Hays State University Geoffrey Brian Amend, Jr. - University of Kansas Megan Adrian Harsh - Johnson County Community College Erin Nicole Peters - Kansas State University Reagan Lyle Anderson - Kansas State University Ainslie Vail Hartmann - University of Kansas Duyen M. Pham - Wichita State University Olivia Jean Ayres - Kansas State University Austin Gregory Henning - University of Kansas Lawrence Kiet Pham - Samantha Casey Bachrodt - Drake University Jack G. Hesse - University of Kansas Jackson Henry Phillips - Workforce Edgardo Baez - Joseph L. Hickerson - Kansas State University Krystine Alexis Phillips - Wichita State University Michelle Sabrina Balderas - Wichita State University John Joseph Hickey IV - Wichita Area Technical College Catherine Ellen Pickle - Fort Hays State University Elizabeth Marie Balk - Wichita State University Anthony Tuan Hoang - Wichita State University Sage Victoria Pope - United States Air Force Laura Kathleen Bergkamp - Kansas State University Cody James Hope - University of Kansas Nathan E. Pore - McPherson Community College Cooper Michael Bina - Alyssa Layne Hostert - Creighton University Leighton Jo Pounds - Washburn University Jackson Riley Birkholtz - Apprenticeship - Plumbers & Patrick Lowry Hullings - University of Kansas Bennett Michael Powers - Butler Community College Pipefitters Trade Union Jacob M Huntimer - Wichita Area Technical College Melissa Michelle Prevot - Art Institute of Kansas City Brandon Jacob Bleakney - University of Kansas Brandon Nhiem Huynh - Wichita State University Elizabeth Ann Pringle - University of Virginia Christian Gunnar Blackledge Bohm - Kansas State University Elizabeth P. Jessen - Kansas State University DeAundre Keith Puritty - Pittsburg State University Hayden M. Boleski - Butler Community College Alexandra Leigh Jinks - Kansas State University Jocelyne Ramirez-Lopez - University of Central Oklahoma Anna Victoria Born - William Jewell College Hannah Christine Johnston - Rockhurst University Ryan Kevin Rathert - Wichita State University Michael Gregory Boulanger - Texas Christian University Margaret Mary Kelly - Oklahoma State University Meghan Theresa Recker - William Jewell College Alexander Duane Breault - Kansas State University Emilie Marie Kennedy - Butler Community College Mariah Joyce Relph - Butler Community College William Nolan Brooks - Wichita State University Elliot David Kindel - Wichita State University Tatum Rae Reusser - Kent State University Julie Peyton Burkhart - Fort Hays State University Cecilia Marie Knapp - Justin Cabrera Reyes - United States Air Force Jared Robert Burns - Washburn University Molly Elizabeth Knoff- Missouri Valley College Abby P. Cahn - Kobe Martin Krehbiel - University of St. Mary Ashlyn Marie Ries - Kansas State University Seth Robert Campbell - Wichita State University Carlee Rietta Patrice Lawson - Butler Community College Seth J. Rinkenbaugh - Kansas State University Daryan Alair Castillo - Butler Community College Danny Yen Hung Le - Wichita State University Mora Yehia Robert - Wichita State University Nathan Thanh Chau - Kansas State University Jacob V. Le - Butler Community College Carson Christopher Roberts - Wichita State University Adoracion Chavira - Kansas State University Grace Zimmerman Leary - Flagler College Matthew Ryan Roberts- University of Kansas Atir A. Cherne - Cowley Community College Samuel H. Leyba - Weber State University Audrey Renee Sattler - Aims Community College Alan J. Clark - Barton County Community College Michael C. Lickteig - Washburn University Alexandra Jessie Saunders - Butler Community College Margo Renee Coltrane - Kansas State University Joseph Henry Lienhard - Oklahoma State University William Henry Schoelwer - Wichita State University Alondra Contreras - Wichita State University Anne Dorothy Lievens - University of Texas-Austin Alexandra Justine Scott - University of Kansas Sydney Rae Cooksey - Butler Community College Aylin Limon - Butler Community College Antonia Maria Scott - University of Missouri-Kansas City Mijail Dante Corimanya - Kansas State University Cathryn Milner Lind - Kansas State University Namory Gouamene Wilfried Sidibe - Undecided Eli Michael Coulter - Conception Seminary College Sophie Lynn Loehr - Kansas State University Luke Andrew Singer - University of Kansas Christina Marie Craig - Kansas State University Charles Louis Long III - Wichita State University Sam C. Smith - Kansas State University Sara Elizabeth Crook - Newman University Ana Benardette Lujano - Wichita State University Alex Ryan Stadler - Wichita State University Patrick Aidan Daily - Butler Community College Elizabeth Rose Lutz - Kansas State University Christopher Andrew Stadler - Kansas Wesleyan University Kyle S. Dana - Wichita State University Shannon Ruth Madsen - Butler Community College Kennedy Rae Staiger - University of Memphis Annie Tran Dang - Newman University Gregory Patrick Malone - Blinn Junior College William Kahil Starks - Washburn University Monica Renee Davied - Benedictine College Braeden Daniel Marshall - Rogers State University Andrew Stephen Aloysius Anthony Stewart - Kansas State Angela Marie de Souza - Newman University Isaiah E. Mason - Butler Community College University Jessica Della Costa - University of St. Thomas-Houston Matthew Wayne McAuliffe - United States Navy Robert Benedict Suellentrop - Wichita State University Jennifer DeLuna - Cowley Community College Zachary Allen McGrath - University of Kansas Mary Katherine Patricia Swanson - Kansas Wesleyan University William Mark DeVries - University of Kansas Whitney Rose McKenzie - University of Kansas Jena Swisher - Wichita State University Alanna Thuy Do - Wichita State University Natalie Ann Metcalf - Butler Community College Danielle Nicole Thomas - Butler Community College Jenny Han Do - Wichita State University Katlyn Marie Miller - Kansas State University Olivia Ann Tolberd - William Jewell College Matthew Damian Dolechek - Conception Seminary College Peyton Thomas Miller - Texas Christian University Angel Nguyen Tran - Wichita State University Margaret Leigh Donley - Kansas State University Lavaughnte Debrahun Minnis - Zachary Michael Trevino - Wichita State University Zachary Cale Donley - Kansas State University Benjamin Anthony Moon - Kansas State University Kaila Marie Trollope - University of Kansas Michaela Therese Dreiling - Benedictine College Richard O. Moon - Wichita State University Jeramiah S. Van Natta - Butler Community College Jeremy K. Duong - Butler Community College Bruce Robert Moore - Kansas State University Nicolas Vigil - University of New Hampshire Dylan J. Dwyer - Butler Community College Julia Elizabeth Moore - University of Kansas Hannah Ray Wald - University of Kansas Kealey Elizabeth Dwyer - Kansas State University Jayden Edward Morris-Knipp - Butler Community College Brock Dwight Wells - Wichita Area Technical College Andrew E. Egan - Butler Community College Anthony Khang Huu Nguyen - Butler Community College Amy Emerson - Newman University Katie Paige Nguyen - United States Air Force Matthew Blake Wells - University of Tulsa Adrienne Leigh Esposito - Kansas State University Kenberly T. Nguyen - Butler Community College Beth Ellen Westerman - University of Kansas Sophi Christine Frangenberg - University of Missouri-Kansas City Kristy Thi Nguyen - Rockhurst University Samantha Rose White - Rockhurst University Robert R. Gaul - Wichita Area Technical College Marilyn Mai Nguyen - Newman University Emma Jane Wilber - University of Kansas Madelyn A. Gaulding - Wichita State University Priscilla Nguyen - Wichita State University Griffin Ellis Wilkes - University of Kansas Nolan Scott Gerdes - Wichita State University Tammy Thuy Nguyen - Wichita State University Reese Ames Wilkes - University of Kansas Sofia Cecilia Gilkeson - United States Air Force Academy Elizabeth Ann Norman - University of Kansas Laura Anne Williams - Labette College Alexandra Therese Gilliam - Kansas State University Madolyn Elizabeth O’Callaghan - University of Kansas Zachary L. Williams - Wichita State University Nicholas Prescott Goodner- Kansas State University Thomas Robert O’Connor- Benedictine College Jordan A. Wilson - Butler Community College Zachary Martin Goodner - Kansas State University Colton J. Ocker - Butler Community College Lynette T. Wolf - Kansas State University Alexander Edward Graf - Rockhurst University Quinn Redfern Osborne - Kansas State University Ashlyn Mary Wuestewald - Kansas State University Andrew William Gross - Wichita State University Joel Alexander Padgett - Butler Community College Emily Louise Zwick - Kansas State University

5 Grandfather of Kristin Hesse ‘00 Bergkamp Grandfather of Steven Salyer ‘06 Grandfather of Meghann Hesse ‘01 Barish Grandfather of Kaitlin Salyer ‘14 Eternal rest grant unto Grandfather of Tressa McHenry ‘01 January 26, 2015 Grandfather of Kelly Hesse ‘04 them O Lord, and Grandfather of Grant Hesse ‘07 THOMAS HENRY BRODERICK, JR. Grandfather of Madeline Hesse ‘10 Father of Thomas Broderick ‘70 Grandfather of Bethany Hesse ‘11 Father of David Broderick ‘75 let perpetual light shine Grandfather of Nicholas Hesse ‘11 Father-in-law of Kathy Krepon ‘78 Broderick Grandfather of Grace Hesse ‘13 Grandfather of Tom Broderick ‘96 Grandfather of Jenae Hesse ‘13 Grandfather of Lynette Broderick ‘98 Jenkins upon them Grandfather of Max Hesse ‘13 Grandfather of Matthew Broderick ‘00 Grandfather of Clare Hesse ‘14 Grandfather of Marian Broderick ‘02 Carbin GREGORY REIBENSPIES ‘66 Grandfather of Nolan Hesse ‘14 January 29, 2015 October 6, 2013 Grandfather of Josephine Hesse ‘16 Grandfather of Luke Hesse ‘16 DOROTHY J. QUADE MARIE AGATHA LAFFERTY November 22, 2014 Grandmother of David Arkin ‘06 Mother of Patricia Lafferty ‘66 Korphage January 30, 2015 Mother of Thomas Lafferty ‘68 GENEVIEVE DUFFY ‘46 WINKENBACH Mother-in-law of Mel Korphage ‘65 December 21, 2014 KEN KEVIN “K.C.” CLAYTON ‘91 September 4, 2014 Brother of Angie Clayton ‘94 Brown GERALD D. “JERRY” RIEDL ‘59 February 1, 2015 SISTER HELEN GAUME Father of Elisa Riedl ‘82 Bowen Aunt of Melissa Gaume ‘71 Nance Father of Juliette Riedl ‘85 Christensen MARY SUSAN EVANS ‘79 MOORE Aunt of Ralph Gaume ‘75 Grandfather of Connor Bowen ‘10 Sister of Michael Evans ‘66 September 5, 2014 January 2, 2015 Sister of Carol Evans ‘69 Cowles Sister of John Evans ‘70 PATRICIA JOAN CHRISTMAN HAZEL L. “JEANNE” STEVEN Sister of June Evans ‘73 Weeks Step-mother of Michael Christman ‘81 Mother of Richard Steven ‘73 Sister of James Evans ‘75 Step-mother of David Christman ‘82 Mother of CIndy Steven ‘75 Jenista Aunt of Geoffrey Evans ‘07 Grandmother of Stephen Christman ‘11 Mother-in-law of John Jenista ‘75 Aunt of Emily Evans ‘17 Grandmother of Caroline Christman ‘13 January 3, 2015 Mother-in-law of Jessica Gilbertson ‘04 Moore September 7, 2014 February 1, 2015 MARGARET ANNE SCHMITZ CAROLYN COLEMAN “CALLY” VICKERS Sister of Ruth McKenzie ‘48 Link JOHN DAVID CUNNINGHAM, SR. Sister-in-law of Patricia Vickers ‘37 Sinclair January 6, 2015 Husband of Ann Shields ‘55 Cunningham Mother of Cooper Rounds ‘72 Father of John Cunningham ‘81 Aunt of Casey Vickers ‘76 Roth KEVIN RAMIREZ Father of Bridget Cunningham ‘82 Ley Aunt of Robert Vickers ‘79 Brother of Jocelyne Ramirez-Lopez ‘15 Father of Michael Cunningham ‘86 Aunt of Shannon Vickers ‘87 Rixson January 7, 2015 Father of Cara Cunningham ‘88 DeCoursey September 19, 2014 Father of Kevin Cunningham ‘91 JAMES MICHAEL “JIM” BLASI Grandfather of Kate Cunningham ‘09 JOHN RUTH Brother of Paul Blasi ‘59 Grandfather of Christopher Cunningham ‘15 Brother-in-law of Joseph Smith ‘63 Husband of Margaret Kennedy ‘54 Blasi Grandfather of John Cunningham ‘17 Brother-in-law of Gary Richards ‘67 Brother-in-law of Mary Kennedy ‘55 Brand February 2, 2015 September 20, 2014 Brother-in-law of Theresa Kennedy ‘58 Ziegler January 9, 2015 PAMELA ANNE POE RITA TREINEN Sister of Bruce Relph ‘76 Grandmother of Ray Treinen ‘91 HELEN MARIE STEINCAMP Sister of Donna Relph ‘78 Hicks Grandmother of Angela Treinen ‘93 Russell Grandmother of Samuel Steincamp ‘16 Sister of Regina Relph ‘81 Kaiser Grandmother of Sara Treinen ‘99 Baker Grandmother of Maura Steincamp ‘18 Sister-in-law of Elizabeth Szczepanik ‘80 Relph Grandmother of Paul Treinen ‘01 January 10, 2015 Mother of Scott Robertson ‘93 September 21, 2014 Mother of Trent Robertson ‘94 MARY ELLEN BARRIER Mother of Bridget Robertson ‘95 Shannon DR. KERNIE WARD BINYON Grandmother of Kathleen Barrier ‘87 Rocha Mother of Sharon Robertson ‘97 Norden Father of Sandra Binyon ‘77 Finchum Grandmother of John Barrier ‘89 Aunt of Tracy Relph ‘99 Cleary September 23, 2014 Grandmother of Gigi Barrier ‘92 Haselhorst Aunt of Thomas Relph ‘01 January 12, 2015 Aunt of Holly Hicks ‘04 Walsh R. PHILLIP DES MARTEAU Aunt of Tiffany Relph ‘04 Mullen Brother of Jean Des Marteau ‘76 Finch MARGARET JEAN “M.J.” CRESS Aunt of Patrick Relph ‘12 Brother of Patricia Des Marteau ‘80 Poland (former KMC teacher) Aunt of Mariah Relph ‘15 Brother of Steve Des Marteau ‘81 January 13, 2015 Aunt of Noelle Relph ‘16 September 25, 2014 Aunt of Jackson Relph ‘18 FRANK ANTHONY CARO Febuary 3, 2015 SHERYL J. BAKER Uncle of Lynn Caro ‘71 Devins Mother of Douglas Baker ‘92 January 17, 2015 ANNETTE BEAME HEDKE (former KMC teacher) Mother of Stephen Baker ‘95 February 5, 2015 September 27, 2014 LUCILLE H. BLICK Mother of Theodore Blick ‘65 BESSIE N. LETOURNEAU JACK MONROE SIEGRIST Aunt of William Kehr ‘78 Mother of Donald Letourneau ‘69 Son of Casey Burrus ‘02 Siegrist Great-aunt of Caroline Kehr ‘07 Parker Mother of Nancy Letourneau ‘70 Volmer Grandson of Kevin Burrus ‘72 Great-aunt of Christian Kehr ‘10 Mother of Judy Letourneau ‘71 Forsse Grandson of Shelly Smith ‘72 Burrus Great-aunt of Vanessa Kehr ‘16 Mother of Mary Letourneau ‘73 Mora Nephew of Ryan Burrus ‘96 January 17, 2015 Mother of Karen Letourneau ‘74 Oblinger Nephew of Phillip Burrus ‘98 Mother of Ray Letourneau ‘76 Nephew of Kelly Burrus ‘00 Long ILA RAE HIGGINS Mother of Kevin Letourneau ‘77 Nephew of Scott Burrus ‘04 Step-mother of John Higgins ‘76 Mother of John Letourneau ‘79 Great-nephew of Linda Burrus Sutera ‘70 Step-mother of Mark Higgins ‘77 Mother of Renee Letourneau ‘80 Keffer Great-nephew of Michael Burrus ‘73 Step-mother of Michael Higgins ‘79 Mother of Ann Letourneau ‘82 Great-nephew of Kathy Smith ‘73 Burrus Grandmother of Halsten Higgins ‘12 Mother of Kent Letourneau ‘85 Great-nephew of Susie Burrus ‘74 Sundberg Grandmother of Daghain Higgins ‘14 Grandmother of Emily Forsse ‘99 Dumler Great-nephew of Patrick Graf ‘76 Grandmother of William Higgins ‘16 Grandmother of Olivia Forsse ‘05 Great-nephew of Cynthia Smith ‘77 Graf Grandmother of Finnegan Higgins ‘18 February 18, 2015 Great-nephew of Brian Burrus ‘83 January 19, 2015 Great-nephew of Pat Smith ‘83 CELINA J. SALAZAR October 6, 2014 ROBERT W. “BOB” FIOLA Mother-in-law of Stephanie Steinle ‘86 Salazar Grandfather of Jordan Fiola ‘12 February 25, 2015 J. FRANCIS HESSE Grandfather of Cody Fiola ‘14 Father of Paula Hesse ‘64 Hlobik January 23, 2015 JOSEPH DIONISI Father of Stephen Hesse ‘66 Grandfather of Leah Dionisi ‘14 Father of Tom Hesse ‘67 HARRY B. “BRITT” BROWN, JR. Grandfather of Margaret Dionisi ‘16 Father of Sue Hesse ‘68 McHenry Father of Cynthia Brown ‘69 Burgess February 28, 2015 Father of Jeff Hesse ‘72 Father of Cathy Brown ‘69 Hedlund Father of Anne Hesse ‘75 Warner Father of Britt Brown ‘70 CORKY JOHN KNOCK Father of Michael Hesse ‘77 Father-in-law of Sharon Lynch ‘75 Brown Father of Karoline Knock ‘84 Felts Father of Matthew Hesse ‘78 Brother-in-law of Cathleen Holmes ‘46 McCarthy Father of John Knock ‘86 Father of Carolyn Hesse ‘80 Clark Uncle of Caroline McCarthy ‘78 Pringle Father-in-law of Chris Felts ‘84 Father of Chris Hesse ‘81 Uncle of Genevieve McCarthy ‘82 Healy February 28, 2015 Father of Karl Hesse ‘83 Grandfather of Elizabeth Burgess ‘98 Quint Father-in-law of Marshall McHenry ‘68 Grandfather of Trevor Brown ‘00 TERRENCE PAUL “TERRY” MCDONOUGH ‘84 Father-in-law of Mary Patricia Mertes ‘78 Hesse Grandfather of Lisa Burgess ‘00 Belot Son of Ross McDonough ‘57 Uncle of Paul Hesse ‘67 Grandfather of Bridget Brown ‘02 Son of Gretchen Burdick ‘57 McDonough Grandfather of Brian Hesse ‘89 Great-uncle of Priscilla Pringle ‘12 Brother of Bridget McDonough ‘77 Donovan Grandfather of Kurt Hesse ‘91 Great-uncle of Elizabeth Pringle ‘15 Brother of Brian McDonough ‘82 Grandfather of Sara Hesse ‘95 Burroughs January 26, 2015 Brother-in-law of Keli Miller ‘82 McDonough Grandfather of Benjamin Hesse ‘98 Uncle of Matthew McDonough ‘09 Grandfather of Rachael Hesse ‘98 Simon HOMER LEE MOORE Uncle of Andrew McDonough ‘11 Grandfather of Andrew McHenry ‘99 Father of Beth Moore ‘84 Salyer March 2, 2015 Grandfather of Lauren Hesse ‘99 Father-in-law of Randy Salyer ‘83 6 AUGUST M. “GUS” BOHM Grandmother of Stephanie Hattrup ‘03 Warren 2000’s Grandfather of Shannon Bohm ‘06 Grandmother of John Hattrup ‘05 Grandfather of Courtney Bohm ‘07 May 4, 2015 Laura Hays ‘00 Mossman and husband Scott welcomed their Grandfather of Jordan Bohm ‘11 second child, Amelia Kay, on December 2, 2014. The Mossmans Grandfather of Gunnar Bohm ‘15 MICHEL “MIKE” SAUERWEIN reside in Wichita. Congratulations! March 4, 2015 Father of Rudolph Sauerwein ‘69 Father of Frank Sauerwein ‘71 Megan Spikes ‘00 Burgardt and Matthew Burgardt ‘00 welcomed CAROLINE UNGER HILL Grandfather of Erika Sauerwein ‘99 their first child, James Francis, on February 1, 2015. The Burgardts Mother of John Hill ‘75 Grandfather of Leah Sauerwein ‘01 Krueger Mother of Frank Hill ‘78 Grandfather of Michelle Sauerwein ‘02 Duncan reside in Wichita. Congratulations! Mother of Suzanne Hill ‘80 Rahaman May 5,2015 March 6, 2015 Captain Christopher Lamkey ‘01 of the United States Air Force, DR. THOMAS E. “T.J.” JOHNSON has been promoted to Major. He and his wife Colleen are stationed ALICE M. OAKS Father of Kathryn Johnson ‘91 Filby at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska. Congratulations, Christopher! Mother of Steve Oaks ‘82 Father of Timothy Johnson ‘96 Mother-in-law of Thomas Siedhoff ‘69 May 9, 2015 Grandmother of Katherine Siedhoff ‘05 Rudersdorf Scott Marko ‘01 is the Vice President of Development for Zernco, Grandmother of Sarah Siedhoff ‘09 PATRICK LEE DESCHAINE Inc. On May 13, 2015, Zernco was named the Wichita Metro March 8, 2015 Grandfather of Avery Deschaine ‘18 Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year for 2015. May 10, 2015 Congratulations, Scott! THOMAS ROBERT HOLZMAN ‘75 March 21, 2015 MARY MARGARET GRELINGER Grandmother of Katie Grelinger ‘05 Rosell Lauren Palmer ‘01 Kiesling and husband Brad welcomed their first MIRIAM ROSE PRUITT ‘72 MADRIGAL Grandmother of Adam Grelinger ‘08 child, Eleanor Claire, on December 9, 2014. The Kieslings reside Sister of Joe Pruitt ‘75 Grandmother of Kailee Jones ‘11 in Scottsdale, AZ. Congratulations! March 22, 2015 May 10, 2015 Keely Connolly ‘06 and husband Chris Mayberry welcomed NATHANIEL WEIXELMAN JEROLD LEROY LIEBST their first child, Talleulah Faye, on January 19, 2015. Keely is a Son of Patrick Weixelman ‘81 Grandfather of Nicole Liebst ‘03 West Nephew of Kent Weixelman ‘75 May 14, 2015 certified Massage Therapist and a storm chaser for the National Nephew of Lynda Weixelman ‘78 Daves Weather Service. She is working towards a degree in Research Nephew of Jeff Weixelman ‘79 GERALDINE JANE OLDFATHER Meteorology with a concentration in Severe Weather Research. Nephew of Amy Weixelman ‘87 Brickei Mother-in-law of Nancy Bennett ‘76 Oldfather Chris is a security officer for Securitas Critical Infrastructure Nephew of Susan Weixelman ‘89 Wood Grandmother of Nicholas Oldfather ‘04 Services and is a certified NRA Firearms Instructor at Bullseye Grandfather of Graham Oldfather ‘14 Cousin of Ashley Weixelman ‘05 Shooting Range. Congratulations! Cousin of Whitney Weixelman ‘07 May 14, 2015 Cousin of Lindsey Weixelman ‘10 Cousin of Kasey Weixelman ‘13 JOSEPH PETER STEVEN ‘68 Christina Burkemper ‘09 married Jacob Depenbusch of Cheney, Cousin of Margaret Weixelman ‘07 Brother of Rodney Steven ‘66 KS on October 4, 2014 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Christina April 3, 2015 Brother of Craig Steven ‘67 graduated Magna Cum Laude from Kansas State University in May Brother of Dale Steven ‘68 Brother of Brad Steven ‘71 2014 with a degree in Secondary Education in Social Studies. She LINDY WAYNE ANDEEL is a substitute teacher with the Diocese of Kansas City/St. Joseph. Uncle of Megan Andeel ‘91 Murphy Brother-in-law of Pamela Clancy ‘76 Ammar April 4, 2015 Uncle of Rodney Steven ‘90 Jacob is a Project Engineer for Schenck Process in Kansas City, Uncle of Brandon Steven ‘91 MO. Congratulations to the Depenbusch family! MELISSA MASKA-WALTERS Uncle of Julie Steven ‘94 Sister of Mike Maska ‘77 Uncle of John Steven ‘96 Hannah Rinkenbaugh ‘09 graduated from the University of Uncle of Bradley Steven ‘99 Sister of Monte Maska ‘83 Kansas School of Pharmacy on May 17, 2015. She works for Sister of Andrea Knorr ‘88 Sullivan Uncle of Brent Steven ‘00 Sister-in-law of Cindy Pottebaum ‘77 Maska Uncle of Corey Steven ‘02 Consumer’s Pharmacy in Wichita. Congratulations, Hannah! April 6, 2015 Uncle of Jordan Steven ‘07 Uncle of Stephanie Steven ‘11 MARY ROSE BRUGGEMAN Uncle of Madeliene Steven ‘17 2010’s Grandmother of Jennifer Bruggeman ‘05 Gonzalez Father-in-law of John Rupp ‘98 May 22, 2015 Nicolas Ariens ‘10 is on active duty with the United States Air April 7, 2015 Force and is stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana JOHN T. SMOTRILLA ARTHUR HOWARD FROMM after serving two years at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan. Father of Jeffrey Smotrilla ‘95 Brother of Jill Fromm ‘81 Poynter Thank you for your service, Nicolas! Father of Caryn Smotrilla ‘98 Brother-in-law of Emily Bump ‘87 Fromm April 8, 2015 May 30, 2015 Jeremiah Holland ‘10 graduated Cum Laude from Wichita State HENRY R. SCHAAR University in May 2014 with a Bachelors of Science in Aerospace CATHLEEN ANN “KAY” SNYDER Engineering and is working for Perfekta Aerospace in Wichita. Sister of Joanne Collins ‘61 Powers Grandfather of Ryan Schaar ‘98 Mother of John Snyder ‘65 May 31, 2015 Congratulations, Jeremiah! Mother of Janet Snyder ‘66 Mother of Mary Snyder ‘72 Shall CORRECTION FROM THE WINTER 2015 EDITION: Caroline Kastor ‘10 graduated from the University of Kansas in Mother of Ann Snyder ‘80 Rishell MARCELLA MITCHELL Father of Timothy Jones ‘69 May 2014 with a degree in Classical Antiquities. She is currently Mother of Robert Snyder ‘85 working on a Masters in the Department of African and African Mother of Susan Snyder ‘82 Father of Patrick Jones ‘84 Mother-in-law of Michael Gebert ‘79 Aunt of Michael Hotze ‘62 American Studies and is a Graduate Assistant with the KU Athletics April 11, 2015 Aunt of Chris Hotze ‘65 Academic Office. Caroline played four years of soccer for KU and Grandmother of Alicia Mitchell ‘98 Bodecker earned Academic All-American, All-Big 12 and NSCAA All-Region. MICHELLE ANNETTE “SHELLY” AYALA ‘82 WHEELER Grandmother of Scott Mitchell ‘01 In May 2015, she made her professional debut with the FC Kansas Grandmother of Kelley Mitchell ‘05 Sister of David Ayala ‘77 City Blues soccer team. Congratulations, Caroline! Sister of Vanessa Ayala ‘80 Baker Grandmother of Andrea Jones ‘06 Sister of Vincent Ayala ‘86 Grandmother of Zach Jones ‘07 Sister of Angie Ayala ‘89 Channel May 1, 2014 Chandler Puritty ‘11 was awarded a National Science Foundation Sister of Jason Ayala ‘92 Graduate Research Fellowship, which is awarded based on their Sister-in-law of Brooke Fairchild ‘88 Ayala demonstrated potential for significant achievements in science Aunt of Bret Ayala ‘99 and engineering. She was one of 2,000 recipients out of 16,500 Aunt of Justin Ayala ‘03 applicants. Chandler graduated from Howard University’s Biology Aunt of Sara Baker ‘08 Department in May 2015 and will pursue a Ph.D. at the University Aunt of Samantha Baker ‘10 Aunt of Bridgette Ayala ‘12 alumni updates of California, San Diego. Congratulations, Chandler! Aunt of Lauden Ayala ‘14 Aunt of Lily Channel ‘14 Zachariah Holland ‘12 has started his law enforcement career Aunt of Vivienne Ayala ‘17 with the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Department. Best of luck, Aunt of Adam Ayala ‘18 Zachariah! Aunt of Nicholas Channel ‘18 1990’s April 22, 2015 Kate Knolla ‘93 Catanese and Pete Catanese ‘93 welcomed Abby Stevens ‘12 plays tennis for Wichita State University and is JAMES B. DEVLIN their second son, Thomas Maxwell, on April 26, 2014. Thomas the only Kansan on the team. In October 2014, she became the fifth Father of Kathi Devlin ‘72 Page joins big brother PJ. The Catanese family resides in Wichita. Shocker to win an individual title in the Missouri Valley top singles Father of Shannan Devlin ‘74 Carnes Congratulations! bracket. She swept all six sets she played over the weekend to Father of Shawn Devlin ‘81 improve her record to 6-1. She and her doubles teammate also Father of Brian Devlin ‘84 Emily Wescott ‘98 Glicksman and husband Andrew welcomed advanced to the quarterfinals of the USTA/ITA Central Region April 25, 2015 their second child, Simon Michael Kapaun, on December 12, 2014. Simon joins big brother Anthony. The Glicksman family will be Championships held in Stillwater, OK. Congratulations, Abby! JUANITA HATTRUP leaving their Texas home to move to Italy for 1-2 years as part of Mother of Lee Hattrup ‘72 the University of Dallas Rome program. Best of luck to you! Andy Hurtig ‘12 has been named the 2015-16 Student Body Mother of Steve Hattrup ‘74 President at Kansas State University. His term will be in his senior Mother of Michael Hattrup ‘78 Megan Hoffman ‘99, now Sister Mary Gretchen, RSM, completed year. Congratulations, Andy! Mother of Kenneth Hattrup ‘80 Mother of Clarann Hattrup ‘85 Mayfield her internal medicine residency and is now practicing at her Mother-in-law of Patricia Westerhaus ‘74 Hattrup community’s clinic, Sacred Heart Mercy Health Care Center in Toby Baxter ‘13 was named the 2015 College Male Athlete of the Mother-in-law of Sarah Allin ‘79 Hattrup Alma, MI. She is living at the Motherhouse for the Religious Sisters Year for Friends University. The winners were announced at the Grandmother of Rachel Hattrup ‘99 Pearson of Mercy of Alma, MI. Please visit their website at www.rsmofalma. Wichita Sports Commission banquet in June. Congratulations, Grandmother of Michael Hattrup ‘01 org. Congratulations, Sister Mary Gretchen! Toby! 7 NONPROFIT Kapaun Mt. Carmel U.S. POSTAGE c a t h o l i c h i g h s c h o o l PAID 8 5 0 6 E a s t C e n t r a l PERMIT NO. 1151 W i c h i t a, K S 6 7 2 0 6 WICHITA, KS

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The Quest is a Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic High Kapaun Mt. School quarterly alumni newsletter. Due to limited Carmel Catholic space and press deadlines, we reserve the right to High School’s edit information submitted for publication. Email mission is “to information to: [email protected]. educate and form the total person in 8506 East Central • Wichita, Kansas 67206 the image of Jesus 316-634-0315 • Fax: 636-2437 Christ.” The school is committed to A D M I N I S T R A T I O N continuing its Rob Knapp ‘82, President long tradition of excellence in academics, athletics Chris Bloomer ‘90, Principal and extra-curricular activities within the contest John Heise, Assistant Principal of Christian and moral formation. Kapaun Mt. and Athletic Director Carmel is now accepting enrollment applications Kelly Dandurand, Assistant Principal for students in grades 9 through 12 for the 2015-16 Ryan Burr, Assistant Principal school year. We invite both our fellow Catholics and and Activities Director our brothers and sisters of other denominations to Father Dan Lorimer, Chaplain join our school community. We are fully accredited Chenay Dixon ‘95 Sloan, Director of Development by the State of Kansas and North Central Association. Detailed information about the school Q U E S T S T A F F and our programs can be found at www.kapaun.org. Managing Editor: Julie Valliere ‘99 For additional information regarding the enrollment Designer: Kellee Kruse process please call Rob Knapp at 316-634-0315.

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