A RECORD YEAR IN ACADEMICS! SEE PAGE 39. THE ATHLETICS AND TRINITY LEADER SUMMER 2006 NEWS FOR THE TRINITY FAMILY CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2006! Trinity’s 50th graduating class is ready for the world. PHOTO BY GAIL KAMENISH H’05 TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY WWW.TRINITYROCKS.COM Sean ’84 and Holly McGuire. Brian Merkley ’91 of Merkley Kendrick Jewelers opens the lock to the emerald ring with Doris Logan’s key. Trinity head football coach Bob Beatty H’03 and celebraTion co-chair Scott Austin H’05. John Miranda H’00 (left) and Steve Higdon ’81. The Trinity Drum Corps. 1 PRESIDENT’S NOTEBOOK By Dr. Robert (Rob) J. Mullen ’77 wo significant events occurred Media Center. Dave and Pete chose this location so the morning in the last weeks of the sunlight could illuminate the window each day. The frame was recently completed school designed by local sculptor Craig Kaviar. The window seems to float year. While on the surface the in the air as it is held by Kaviar’s piece. As the window sits in its events were seemingly sepa- frame, it appears that branches from a tree in Alumni Courtyard Trate, in reality the two events are intertwined extend from the outside into the space. It is very striking. in deep and meaningful ways. Both occurred Third, a granite plaque hangs next to the window, listing the on beautiful Sunday mornings. names of the four alumni. Those who have been to the Vietnam About 100 friends of Trinity gathered on April 23 to bless and War Memorial in Washington, D.C., will see the similarities dedicate a memorial to the four Trinity graduates who gave their between the two plaques. lives while serving our country during the Vietnam War. The The dedication event began with Mass concelebrated by Father event was moving and emotional for all Dave Zettel ’58, our school chaplain, and who gathered. Father Bob Osborne, a former faculty Thomas C. Hafendorfer ’58, Victor . FRIENDS OF TRINITY member. Junior Chad Zimlich was the H. Van Vactor ’65, Joseph B. Horsman GATHERED ON APRIL 23 cantor. Family members of the four ’67 and William P. Milliner ’68 served alumni and former faculty served as in the military during the war, as did TO BLESS AND DEDICATE A readers, gift bearers and Eucharistic min- many Trinity alumni. These four men isters. Father Zettel’s homily focused on were either killed in action or are listed MEMORIAL TO THE FOUR the Gospel reading of the second Sunday as missing in action. TRINITY GRADUATES in Easter, that of doubting Thomas. Dave Hazelip H’96, our second prin- Following Mass everyone moved cipal, decided to create a stained glass WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES to the library for the blessing. Dave memorial for these alumni. He and others Hazelip gave an address and representa- associated with Trinity were deeply WHILE SERVING OUR tives of each alumnus spoke. Father impacted by the Vietnam War. From the Zettel read the blessing, lighted incense many alumni and former teachers that I COUNTRY DURING THE and blessed the window with Holy have met from that era of our school’s VIETNAM WAR. Water. A reception was held following history, I understand some of the ways the blessing ceremony. this war colored those times. It was The comments made by the family Dave’s drive, vision and passion that representatives were touching beyond made this memorial a reality. description. It is evident that this ges- Dave brought the idea to then-Trinity president Peter Flaig H’00, ture on the part of Trinity was appreciated. It is also very evident who enthusiastically supported the idea. Dave Kelly, former that the loss of their loved ones is still very much with them. It teacher and founder of Trinity’s Counseling Department, helped in underlined for me the sacrifice made by these brother alumni and the project by researching which alumni were killed or are missing the burden that has been borne by their families. in action. Michael Price ’66, our director of information technol- It was wonderful to see in attendance so many alumni and ogy, assisted in the final design and installation of the memorial. teachers from that era. Former faculty and staff members included The memorial contains several important elements. First, Dave Paul Davin, Tony Heitzman, John Hughes, Bill Gorman, Ron Hazelip created a beautiful stained glass window which is modeled Holzknecht, Evelyn Fultz H’93, Mike Hamilton H’96, W.C. after those in our Chapel. His creation has the same flow and design Sergeant and Bob Hublar H’02. Current faculty members like Jim of the original windows but with a slightly different color scheme. Connell ’63 and Tom Rueff ’66 attended as well. Alumni like Second, the window is set in a one-of-a-kind iron frame situated Jack Guthrie ’58, Joe Babey ’58, Col. John Wigginton ’68, in a southeastern-facing window of the W. Peter Flaig Library continued on next page MISSION STATEMENT Trinity High School’s mission is to provide students with a superior high school education in a supportive atmosphere based upon Christian values in the Catholic tradition. 2 PRESIDENT’S NOTEBOOK continued from page 1 John Weiler ’68, Gregg Vittitoe ’68 and Bob Heleringer ’69 were and their proud family members. The graduates wore the Trinity- present. The event was coordinated by Joe Porter ’78, our vice traditional black pants and white tuxedo jacket, a practice begun president for school advancement, and Travis Wagoner ’90, our by Monsignor Steinhauser. Moms pinned a green boutonniere director of alumni affairs and the annual fund. on their son. Tears of joy were quite evident. The event came to Visitors who wish to see this memorial are welcome to arrive a conclusion with the singing of the Trinity Alma Mater. at the rotunda at any time during the school day. Someone from (Interestingly enough, the lyrics and melody were written by the Office for School Advancement will be happy to escort you to Dave Hazelip many years ago.) the library. These two events, both full of meaning, marked something very The other very important event took different from the other. Still, the events place on Sunday, May 21. We conducted A GRADUATE’S VIEW OF THE are intimately connected. They both the commencement exercises for Trin- involved young men who walked our ity’s 50th senior class. It also marked the WORLD IS FILLED WITH halls, dreamed dreams and embarked on graduation of the largest senior class in a great adventure called life. the school’s history. The 368 graduates POSSIBILITIES, DREAMS We never consider our work as walked across the stage at Bellarmine AND DISTANT HORIZONS. “finished” with our students. We simply University’s Knights Hall after a week- enter into a new relationship with them end of special events. THERE IS ALWAYS SOME upon graduation. We work closely with On the Friday of graduation weekend, the Alumni Association Board of we held the annual father-son Senior TREPIDATION, BUT THEY Directors to maintain our connections. Breakfast, which is always hosted by the We foster regular communication, such Alumni Association. This is a bookend WALK AWAY READY TO as through the Trinity Leader magazine, event held in conjunction with the LEAVE. IT REALLY IS TIME. the Web site and the Class Ambassador annual Mother-Son Mass and Brunch, program. We host gatherings on a regu- which is in held February. lar basis, such as the nine class reunions After Senior Breakfast the seniors currently being managed. (For 15 moved to Steinhauser Gymnasium for consecutive years every Trinity class the 50th Awards Day assembly. The Senior Baccalaureate Mass reunion that was to be celebrated did actually occur. We haven’t was held on Saturday evening, May 20. Archbishop Thomas C. missed one yet. This is unheard of in secondary schools.) Social Kelly H’01, O.P. was in attendance for graduation. events are planned like the Sandy Newman Memorial Golf At graduation we bestowed the Trinity Peace Medal on Mrs. Classic, the Shamrock Bass Classic and the annual Pride Week Sharon Taliaferro Schaftlein, a cook at Mount St. Francis Retreat cookout for young alumni. We conduct recognition events such as Center where our senior retreats are held. Mrs. Schaftlein made the Hall of Fame induction banquet and Honor Alumnus Award. In an incredible impact on our students through her work. This short, we try to make Trinity’s relationship with her sons lifelong. recognition has been given annually for more than 30 years. It Given these efforts, it should be clear that our interest in each was begun by Father Thomas Duerr H’92 and Mr. Klaus student remains, even as they become alumni. Mittelsten H’92. Klaus serves as chair emeritus of the committee. This is why graduation becomes such a bittersweet moment. The Alumni Association named Mr. Sean McGuire ’84 as the We are saddened because they depart just at the time they “get it” Honor Alumnus for 2006. — that is, they get what we have been trying to teach them about As is the custom, lots of pictures were taken featuring seniors continued on next page NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY Trinity High School admits students of any race, color, nationality, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally available to students. Trinity does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, nationality or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship or loan program, athletic or other school-administered programs. Office for School Advancement The Trinity Leader is published four times a year for Trinity High School The Joey Porter ’78, Vice President for School Advancement alumni, students, parents and friends by Trinity High School, Office for Steven Tompkins ’81, Senior Development Officer School Advancement, 4011 Shelbyville Road, Louisville, KY 40207.