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We more than 90 years to the days of Sa- around the world is something that wish you a bright future ahead. Go Rebels! cred Heart High School, which was Roncalli President Dr. Joseph Hol- renamed John F. Kennedy Memorial lowell has been work- High School in 1966. ing at for 41 years. Time A vigorous rivalry developed be- has passed quickly for (317) 787-8224 tween Kennedy and Bishop Chartrand both Hollowell and the High School, which opened in 1962. institution he’s served 6107 S. East St., Indianapolis Chartrand opened to serve a growing for four decades. Just this week, he has an- ORileyFuneralHome.com suburban south. Kennedy and Char- Dr. J. Hollowell trand merged in 1969 to form one insti- nounced his retire- tution created to provide the very best ment in unison with Roncalli’s 50th in educational opportunities. The new anniversary celebration. Hollowell has served as a chemistry COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL CLEANING school was named by students: Roncal- li High School. The school was named teacher, football and baseball coach, prin- in memory of Angelo Roncalli, more cipal, dean of students and president. EDISON BUILDING SERVICES, INC. widely known as Saint John XXIII. “The steadfast leadership of Dr. Hol- “To celebrate our rich heritage and lowell has positively impacted tens of Lighting the Way To a Cleaner Building now 50 years as Roncalli High School is thousands of lives,” Gina Kuntz Flem- so exciting,” Terese Carson, vice presi- ing, superintendent of Catholic Schools dent for Institutional Advancement, for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, said. “We stand on the foundation said. “His deep desire to serve God and CONGRATULATIONS RONCALLI HIGH SCHOOL laid by all of the generations of Sacred His people is evident in all he does. Heart, Kennedy and Chartrand alumni We are most grateful for Dr. Hollow- ON YOUR 50TH ANNIVERSARY! that made Roncalli High School pos- ell’s service and leadership and thank BETTY STUMPF MOON (RHS ‘81) sible. 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