Summer 2015 - Regis Jesuit High School

TheRaider
2015
A PUBLICATION FOR ALUMNI, STUDENTS, PARENTS & FRIENDS OF REGIS JESUIT
SUMMER ISSUE
Year of the Arts
C E L E B R A T I N G
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SPECIAL INSERT
FOUNDATIONS FOR EXCELLENCE
Final Campaign Report
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE
• Farewell to Fr. Steele
• Alumni in the Arts
• 2014-15 Year in Review
Table
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ON THE COVER
Outgoing President: Rev. Philip G. Steele, SJ ’66
An artistic rendering of our most well-known logo. This image was originally
used as the cover for the award-winning student publication, Pulse.
Photo by Kate Anderson ’16 for RJ Media
Incoming President: Rev. Paul G. Sheridan, SJ
SCHOOL NEWS
Chief Financial Officer: Rhonda Morroni
Message from the President............................................................................ 3
Year of the Arts Photo Essay............................................................................. 4
Fait Accompli: The History of the Jesuits in the Arts Mural........................ 8
Time to Steele Away: A Farewell to Fr. Steele............................................. 10
Five Fun Facts about Fr. Sheridan.................................................................. 12
The 42nd Running of LARK Event Report...................................................... 13
The iPad Program’s First Year......................................................................... 14
2014-15 Year in Review..................................................................................... 16
Athletics and Activities Wrap Up................................................................... 18
FOUNDATIONS FOR EXCELLENCE
FINAL CAMPAIGN REPORT
Message from John Jackson......................................................................... 21
Campaign History and Recap......................................................................... 22
FOUNDATIONS FOR EXCELLENCE Donor List.........................................24-28
THE ALUMNI RAIDER
Alumni in the Arts............................................................................................. 29
Class Notes........................................................................................................ 32
Raiders Reunion 2015....................................................................................... 34
COMMUNITY NEWS
Faculty Notes..................................................................................................... 35
Where Are They Now: Ralph Taylor.............................................................. 36
Raider Journeys................................................................................................ 38
In Memoriam..................................................................................................... 39
Upcoming Events............................................................................. Back Cover
Mission Statement
Regis Jesuit High School,
a Catholic educational community,
affirms the uniqueness and dignity of individuals,
inspires the pursuit of excellence,
fosters faith and a commitment to service and justice,
and strives to develop a connection to the world community.
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Principals:Alan Carruthers – Boys Division
Gretchen M. Kessler – Girls Division
Vice President of Operations:Rick Sullivan
Vice President of Advancement: John Jackson
Director of Communications: Charisse J. Broderick King
Contributors:
Helen Bingham
Adam Dawkins ’98
Sara Dougherty
Traci Holinger
John Jackson
Paul Miller ’04
Courtney Oakes, The Aurora Sentinel
Bethany PaulFinal 02.28.10
RJ Media Program
Amanda Shepherd
Paul Sheridan, SJ
Phil Steele, SJ ’66
Ben Steyaert ’16
R.J. Tuchscherer ’01
Mary Zimmerman
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discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and
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Message from the President
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As I write this, my time as President of Regis Jesuit High School is rapidly winding
down. By the time you read this Fr. Paul Sheridan will be The Man. While he brings to
the job considerable leadership gifts, extensive experience, amazing energy and a fresh
eye, he does lack one advantage I had. As an alumnus and a two-time former teacher, I
had inside knowledge of what a wonderful community Regis Jesuit is. You will have to
teach that lesson to Fr. Paul; but he is a quick study, I am sure!
This issue of The Raider is heavy on the arts at RJHS. My brother Mark’s mural on
the history of the Jesuits in the arts makes that history appear to be one long, glorious
artistic flowering. Indeed, the beginnings were most promising. Jesuit architects and artists created churches of timeless
beauty; Jesuit musicians filled them with glorious music. As school after school was established, drama and dance were
employed to bring spiritual and moral lessons to life. Even in our dusty little ancestor of a school, Sacred Heart College in
Las Vegas, New Mexico, music was a part of the curriculum from the beginning.
But when the Society of Jesus was restored in 1814 after a 40-year suppression, the mantra was “back to basics”—and that
lasted far into the 20th century. There were no art classes when I was a student at “the old Regis.” Whatever music was
available was the product not of curricular commitment but of the talent and interest of a random Jesuit scholastic—Ralph
Renner in my time. Fr. Deeman managed to direct some amazing plays from his “Theatre 167”—and every drama director
in the history of the school before 2014 contended with woefully inadequate facilities. As a young Jesuit seeking permission
to go to art school, I was told by the priest in charge of my formation at the time, “Well, you know, we can only have so
much dessert after the meal!”
Well, dessert isn’t such a bad thing, and I am proud of the fact that we are able to offer our students a “balanced meal.”
Finally all have their place at the table: academics, athletics, activities, the arts, spirituality, service—and, of course, just
plain fun. While we will never be finished maintaining and improving the resources—physical and human—our students
need to become Men and Women with and for Others, this is a good place to stop, take a deep breath, and simply say
“Thank You” to God and to one another.
By listing every person and family who were a part of our FOUNDATIONS FOR EXCELLENCE Campaign, we express
our profound gratitude—but those columns of names also help us visualize and comprehend the breadth and depth of the
commitment of this community to our students and faculty. I wish I could have gotten to know every single person on
that list; but I am overwhelmed enough as it is by the graces that have been poured out upon me these past nine years. I
understand what John was feeling as he finished his Gospel: “There are also many other things that Jesus did, but if these
were to be described individually, I do not think the whole world would contain the books that would be written.”
And so I leave you with my deepest gratitude and love. I cannot imagine a better assignment as a Jesuit. You have taught
me so much. I leave Regis Jesuit to begin a new adventure at Spring Hill College with so many good feelings (even my
sadness is “good”!) and with a very full heart. Thank you from the bottom of it!
In Christ,
Rev. Philip G. Steele, SJ ’66
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Year
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W IT H R E P O R T IN G B Y PA UL BROCK ’ 1 8 , RJ MEDIA
During the 2014-15 school year, Regis Jesuit celebrated the Year of the Arts, coordinated by Sean
Powers, SJ and Tim Sauer ’06. Driven by student ideas, the Year of the Arts featured special
events and activities designed to celebrate the creative spirit in each of us, including advisement
activities, special concerts, performances and exhibitions throughout the year. “It [was] about
seeing art everywhere in our lives, similar to how Jesuits see God everywhere,” said John Brock ’15.
More than two dozen events figured into this special celebration, which was made possible by
the generosity of a Regis Jesuit benefactor.
Enjoy this photo essay featuring images from some of the events.
See more photos, along with video coverage of the Year of the Arts
at www.regisjesuit.com/YOA.
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1. Exploring the intricacies of ceramics
2. Make up for Twelfth Night was serious business
3. Megan Jones ‘15 as Viola in Twelfth Night
4. Tweaking sound for a performance
5. Show poster for Koa concert which featured former
Raiders Chase Bader (2007-10) and Conor Kelly ‘11
6. Reporters for RJTV getting ready to broadcast
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7. Student performances near McNicholas Green at lunch happened several times throughout the year
8. Pencil art up close
9. Finding the art in gaming on the big screen
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Year of the Arts
Finding art everywhere in our lives
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1. Show Poster for The Power of the Dream designed by GD art
teacher, Jennifer Meyerrose
2. The crucifixion scene in the powerful staging of
Jesus Christ Superstar
3. Mr. Pantoja ‘01, Mrs. Lynch and Fr. Steele, SJ ‘66 showing their moves with Cleo Parker Robinson on Diversity Day
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4. & 5. Show posters for Jesus Christ Superstar and Twelfth Night both designed by
Jorge Paredes ‘18
6. The Helfrich Duo (Jack ‘18 and Emi ‘15) perform before the Koa concert
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7. RJ students and dancers from Cleo Parker Robinson Dance perform an energetic
number in The Radiance
8. The String Orchestra performs during Open House
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9. The poster for Alive Inside, a documentary about
the connection between music and memory
screened at the school
10. The final scene in the spring production of
Twelfth Night
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Fait Accompli
The Steele Center Mural
W IT H R E P O R T IN G B Y M A S ON SCHEER ’ 1 5
It took eight months and hundreds of hours of labor, but the
mural on the second floor of The Steele Center (formerly
the Performing Arts Center & Student Commons – read
more about that on page 10) is complete and wondrous to
behold. Fr. Phil Steele, SJ ’66 commissioned his brother,
Mark, to create the piece, which depicts the history of the
Jesuits in the arts.
The mural, which measures nine feet in height and is
more than 40 feet long, posed more than a challenge just
because of its size. It is also hung on the convex curve of
the back wall of The Z Theatre. But it was a challenge that
Mark Steele, a trained painter and sculptor who works in
Cambridge, Mass., was excited to tackle. In fact, he added
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a second curve to the vertical dimension of the piece as
well. “I was really happy it was curved. If it would have
been flat, there wouldn’t have been that element of drama
that I could weave into the painting,” Steele said.
The mural features all areas of the world where the
Jesuits have been missioned, starting with St. Ignatius’
Spain and ending with the United States and Regis Jesuit
High School. Steele constructed and painted the piece in
sections in his studio, completing seven panels at a time.
The finished mural is 27 panels total and features nearly 90
historic people and structures, including more than three
dozen that literally leap out of the mural as 3D sculptures.
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Steele adding final touches to the dome of
the Gesu at the mural’s center
The piece is also backlit around the frame and in the dome
of the Gesu, the mother church of the Society of Jesus in
Rome, at its center.
A brochure with detailed information about the mural is
available for those who come to see it. Visitors can also
use their mobile devices with an app called Blippar to learn
more about many of the individual figures and buildings
and its construction. Recent graduate Mason Scheer ’15
produced several videos about the mural for RJ Media over
the course of the last year. To watch these and learn more
about the mural, visit www.regisjesuit.com/SteeleMural.
But the better option is to take a day and come see it for
yourself. It will be worth the trip.
Use a code reader with your
phone or tablet to watch videos
about the mural and its creation.
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Time to Steele Away
Fr. Steele Bids Farewell to Regis Jesuit
B Y C H A R IS S E J . B R O D E R ICK KIN G, DIRECTOR OF COMMUN ICATION S
W IT H R E P O R T IN G B Y M ADDIE MERRITT ’ 1 6 AN D N OAH SAKR ’ 1 6 , RJ MEDIA
“Gentle” is the word people use most often
when asked to describe Fr. Steele. “Artistic,”
“friendly,” “visionary” and “caring” are
also frequently heard. That is why when he
announced last June that the 2014-15 school
year would be his last, the community of
Regis Jesuit uttered a collective gasp of
shock and sadness. No one was quite ready
for our kind pastor to be moving on. Though
there is no set timeframe for presidencies
at Jesuit high schools, most currently last
around a decade, so with his nine years, Fr.
Steele is on track to be moving on despite
any wishes or pleas for him to stay.
Seemingly out of
character as a
serious senior in the
1966 yearbook
Uncommon in his quiet and reflective approach to leadership,
Fr. Steele brought a vision to Regis Jesuit grounded in nearly
50 years of experience with the school when he returned to
his alma mater as President in 2006. Artistic both in natural
inclination and by training paired with a superior intellect, he
sees situations in new ways that others often don’t and brought
that imagination to his work as President.
A Look to the Past
Philip Garrigan Steele was born in February 1948, the
eldest of the seven children of Philip J. and Marguerite
Steele. He grew up in northeast Denver, attending St. James
Parish School for primary school, followed by what was
then known as Regis for high school. In high school, he
was a standout student, earning an honors diploma and
participating in National Forensic League (what is more
commonly known as Speech & Debate) and Sodality
(spirituality and service) all four years— a good foundation
for the homilies and spiritual development that would soon
follow.
Inspired by teacher Michael Sheeran, SJ, who later became
President of Regis University and now serves as President
for the Association of Jesuit Colleges & Universities, Steele
entered the Society of Jesus soon after graduating. He also
hoped to pursue a strong desire to become an artist. His
father made his living initially as a commercial artist before
opening what is now the Rocky Mountain College of Art
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and Design, so the younger Steele’s predisposition was
inherent. While pursuing studies to become a Jesuit, he
also earned a degree in art from the Tyler School of Art
at Temple University. Additionally he holds degrees from
Saint Louis University and The Jesuit School of Theology
in Berkeley, California.
Ordained in 1980, Fr. Steele spent the first 15 years of his
career as an art teacher and pastoral director, working at
St. Louis University High School and Regis Jesuit High
School. In the mid-90s while serving as Pastoral Director
at Regis Jesuit, he instituted the Kairos Retreat—the first of
the big impacts he would have on the school.
Following his time as RJ’s Pastoral Director, he served for
seven years as the Jesuit Provincial’s assistant in St. Louis.
Then he spent one year as Pastoral Director of Rockhurst
High School in Kansas City before returning to his
hometown to assume the role as President of Regis Jesuit.
President Present
Fast forward to this past February. Guy Gibbs ’47
Gymnasium was packed for Fr. Steele’s last time presiding
at an all-school Mass. Just days after suffering a minor
heart attack, the long-time Regis Jesuit leader offered a
moving message to the student body. “In being shown the
fragility of my life, I was also shown the preciousness of
it,” he said in his Ash Wednesday homily.
Steele says he wants to be remembered as “somebody
who held the community together.” Someone who
was “able to express who we are when we are at our
best.” Laughing, Steele adds, “Mainly, I’d like to be
remembered as a good priest.”
His priestly gifts were ever-evident, especially in his
homilies. His humanity and humor shone in rare form in the
homily he offered to the packed gym at his Farewell Mass
& Reception on May 3. He related what he calls his “best
story”—that of an ill-fated an ill-fated bus trip from Des
Moines to Denver back when he was a young Jesuit in which
he ended up finding “his peeps” in more ways than one—
once again reminding us that holiness is found in each of us.
Presiding at the Mass of the
Holy Spirit, his favorite of the
all-school liturgies
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Fr. Jeff Harrison, SJ, Superior of the Jesuit Community at
RJ, who has known Fr. Steele for about 40 years says of his
Jesuit brother and friend, “Fr. Steele is an excellent chef, so
we can always count on him for over-the-top special meals.
I’ll miss that about him.”
Fr. Steele’s focus has diverged from the more traditional
subject areas focused on in Ignatian education. “As an
artist he has a different style and a unique way of looking at
things,” Fr. Harrison said, which is what he brought to the
campus when he returned as President. During his tenure,
Fr. Steele oversaw the installation of three major art pieces
on campus. The Climbers of Regis Jesuit sculpture by Bill
Starke has graced the wall of the sophomore and senior
hallway of the Boys Division since 2009. Matt Dehaemer’s
colorful mural Regis Jesuit: Our History and Heritage has
been enlivening Boys Tradition Hall since the spring of
2010. Most recently, he oversaw the completion of the
massive and compelling History of the Jesuits in the Arts
mural by Mark Steele (his brother) on the second floor of
the PAC. [Read more about the mural on page 8.]
The Performing Arts Center & Student Commons remains
Fr. Steele’s favorite place on campus—the place where the
co-divisional model at its best is clearly evident. “There is
no way to think of Fr. Steele without seeing the PAC,” Fr.
Harrison says, “That will be his monument to Regis Jesuit.”
Fr. Steele reflects, “One of the most memorable days for
me was the ribbon cutting of the new building. When the
ribbon was cut, I remember all the students flowing like
water into the building. It seemed so natural and they were
so excited. Theatre kids were crying. It was really cool.” So
it is fitting that the Board of Trustees has chosen to rename
the building the Steele Center in his honor.
Getting his rock star on at Mom Prom! Fr. Steele readily
showed his fun spirit, especially for the students
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Fr. Steele Bids
Farewell
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See more photos of Fr. Steele and
watch videos in tribute to him and
of the Farewell Mass at
www.regisjesuit.com/FarewellFather.
Forward to the Future
Fr. Steele’s time as President ended officially
environments with the Fr. Steele Hopeon June 20 with the meeting and transition
Challenge Scholarship established at LARK.
of the Board of Trustees. He will be on
His greatest gift will remain the strong
campus until the end of July helping Fr.
foundation he helped to lay over the last nine
Fr. Steele’s warm smile and kind
Paul Sheridan, SJ transition into the job
years—one on which to build a bright future
words will be remembered and
before spending a short sabbatical serving as missed Photo credit RJ Media
for Regis Jesuit.
chaplain on European cruises and enjoying
some “neon therapy” in Las Vegas. He will then head to
Though it might not be as often as he or we would like, Fr.
Spring Hill College, a small Jesuit school in Mobile, Ala.,
Steele plans on visiting as frequently as he can. “I’ll be back
where he will serve as Superior of the Jesuit Community and for big events,” he says. “One of the projects I had hoped to
help with campus ministry.
have completed before I left was the statue of John Francis
Regis in front of the PAC.” He plans on returning for the
He knows he is leaving Regis Jesuit in good hands with Fr.
statue’s dedication, which is slated to happen before the end
Sheridan taking the reins. “It’s a good sign that at Bellarmine of the year. But it won’t be the physical elements that call
they’re mad at us for taking their President,” Fr. Steele
him home. As he wrote in his Man of Steele blog, what will
says, laughing. Beyond leaving what is now his namesake
compel him to come back will be the “community in which
building, he also leaves behind an endowed scholarship
every individual feels accepted and at home…Regis Jesuit is
for promising students coming from challenging home
my home.” And he will always be welcome.
Five Fun Facts About Our New President
Fr. Paul Sheridan, SJ
Favorite Color
Blue
Favorite Hobby
Reading
Chocolate or Vanilla
Vanilla
Best Place You Ever Visited
New Zealand
Favorite Beverage (adult or not)
Vodka
Fr. Sheridan enjoying his first LARK
We will feature a full write up on Fr. Sheridan’s background and hopes for his presidency
at Regis Jesuit in the Winter 2015 issue of The Raider.
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InThethe42ndWinner’
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Running of LARK:
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A Kentucky Derby Experience
Down the stretch they come…
LARK 2015 Chairs Vicky & Mike Winterscheidt
sporting their Derby duds
Pre-race
On Saturday, April 25 the Plaza at The Denver Mart
hosted The 42nd Running of LARK: A Kentucky Derby
Experience. Courtesy of handymen Rod Card ‘61 and
current parent Thomas Swisher, this year’s nearly 800
guests were welcomed to an event faithful to the feel
of Churchill Downs. Guests dressed in seersucker suits
and oversized hats enjoyed mint juleps as they made
their way into the venue. The decorations duo of Patricia
Wambsganss and Terri Fangman outdid themselves yet
again, transforming The Denver Mart into a full Derby
Experience.
And they’re off…
Out of the gates, the Silent Auction kicked off the night
with a bang. Guests munched on Derby-inspired fare
prepared by Kevin and Mary McNicholas’ Continental
“Divine” Catering while galloping throughout the venue
bidding on an amazing variety of items and opportunities
before sitting down to an even more sumptuous dinner.
CBS Channel 4’s intrepid Jim Benemann once again
emceed the evening’s program. Together with returning
auctioneer Gary Corbett, they led the crowd through the
Live Auction with good humor and, more importantly,
success! Bidding was lively for familiar favorites like the
feasts at the Jesuit Residence and new items like the 2015
Harley-Davidson donated by John & Angela Schmidt.
The evening was further highlighted by the incredible
show of support for President Rev. Philip G. Steele, SJ ’66,
who enjoyed his ninth and final LARK as President. Fr.
Steele’s wish to leave a legacy for future generations
of Raiders was fulfilled through this year’s special
appeal. The crowd went wild raising a record-shattering
$465,000 for the Fr. Steele Hope-Challenge Scholarship,
which will specifically support the tuition expenses of
students who are accepted at Regis Jesuit from Boys
Hope Girls Hope, The Challenge Foundation or similar
programs. What a wonderful tribute to Father and his
legacy.
Into the winner’s circle
Under the incredible leadership of event chairs Mike
& Vicky Winterscheidt, who worked side-by-side
with Director of Events Helen Bingham, the Steering
Committee and scores of volunteers, this year’s event
raised a record-breaking $960,000 to support tuition
assistance and offset operational expenses. Thank you to
all who supported Regis Jesuit at The 42nd Running of
LARK: A Kentucky Derby Experience.
LARK 2015 BY THE NUMBERS
800 total attendees
75 Regis Jesuit faculty/staff and their guests in attendance
The LARK Autumn Raffle raised a record of more than $100,000.
A record-shattering $465,000 was raised during the Paddle
Raiser for the Fr. Steele Hope-Challenge Scholarship.
Our previous record was $200,950.
More than $900,000 was raised in total!
Our previous high was $633,000.
See photos
showing the great
hats and spirit of
this year’s LARK
at www.regisjesuit.
com/LARKPics.
Look for the full fiscal report on LARK 2015 in the
Annual Report this fall. Save the date for LARK 2016 to
be held on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at The Denver Mart!
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The iPad Program
The First Year in Retrospect
W IT H R E P O R T IN G B Y C O NN OR CHASE ’ 1 7 , RJ MEDIA
After a three-year preparation period—one for research
and two for piloting—Regis Jesuit’s 1:1 iPad Program was
rolled out to all students during the 2014-15 school year.
In preparation for the full program launch, all teachers
spent several days in training sessions designed to get them
ready for using iPads in class. During registration, students
brought their iPads and downloaded the necessary apps in
preparation for the start of school. Then everyone took a
deep breath, said a little prayer and dove in to this new era
of teaching and learning at Regis Jesuit.
Most teachers came up swimming with relative ease.
They viewed using iPads as just another way to impart
curriculum; one that offered opportunities to do so in new
and different ways. “[Teachers] need to see good pedagogy
as the foundation and refer to technology in its role as
enhancing the learning taking place from good pedagogical
principles,” says Jason Beyer, one of the Education
Technology Specialists (Ed Techs) who oversaw the
implementation of the program.
Bill Kehrman, a social studies teacher in the Boys Division,
used the iPad in class almost every day. “I think that there
are opportunities that I now have that I couldn’t have had
without technology,” he says, continuing, “Everyone is on
the same technical level. It gives me an opportunity to give
an assignment and allows students to be more creative with
some assignments.”
Girls Division science teacher Kimberly Haag reports a
similar expansion of teaching techniques. “Using iPads
allowed me to engage students in learning in a way I
couldn’t prior to their implementation. We used exoscopes
to enhance our lab experience with microscopes, allowing
us to see objects on the microscope projected onto the
iPad, take pictures, label and scale items. We also could do
labs outside and document with pictures, making a labeled
collage rather than drawing the pictures,” she says.
Teachers also found it useful for administrative tasks. “I
like the ease of handing in and grading papers on Canvas,”
an online learning management system with a robust app
that works well on the iPad, says Mary Muldoon Weis,
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GD theology teacher. Music teacher Karen Wuertz says,
“There were a lot of unique ways to use the iPads in
my music classes, which made everything a lot more
streamlined and efficient for us. For example, having
the Beginning Guitar book in iBooks with sound files
embedded was great for students to be able to hear how a
song is supposed to go and to play along with it. Using the
SmartMusic app enabled the orchestra students to complete
practice assignments in which they use the iPad to record
themselves playing and submit the recording directly to
me via my SmartMusic teacher account. In my content
area especially, the iPads just really made so many things
readily available, which increased efficiency for both me
and my students.”
Students also generally liked the streamlining of work
using apps on the iPad. As an athlete needing to manage
his time, Brian Hodes ’17 used Canvas and his iPad to
stay on top of his studies. “They allow for easier access to
PowerPoints and assignments, and it’s easier to make up
work,” Hodes said.
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There were challenges
in implementing the
program as well, both
technologically and
from a standpoint of
class management.
“There are things we
are asking the iPad to do that it cannot.” Kehrman says,
like having students switch constantly when trying to take
notes in an online textbook. Wuertz states that “Many
students lack the self-control needed to resist off-task iPad
behavior.” To combat the latter issue, the firewall was
replaced at the end of the school year to one that would
allow for increased security and block access to sites
perceived to be of concern.
Beyer and fellow Ed Tech Will Cropper ’98 will continue
to work on providing increasingly advanced tech support
for teachers and exploring additional ways to support
student learning, understanding that it will be an everevolving process. But Beyer says that seeing teachers
utilize iPads creatively this first year is what excites and
inspires him most about the program and its continued
development. Watching “Joe Lagan using Padlet and
PollEverywhere for students to see the knowledge they’d
gained as a class” to witnessing “Jackie Maxfield, Syd
Timme and Jen Gray actually having students turn their
own ‘Lit into Film’ as the culmination of their academic
endeavor brought home the fact that one-to-one offers us
the chance to put students into the production role of their
education.” And we’ve only just begun.
Gaming outside of class, especially in the Boys Division,
created another concern. A significant number of students
were spending most free time staring at their screens rather
than engaging with each other. To mitigate this, much
of the Boys building became a game-free zone. Gaming
is now only permitted in the cafeteria and library during
free times during the school day. To further encourage
student interaction, Student Council worked with the
administration to get more ping-pong tables in common
areas, provide balls and Frisbees for use out on McNicholas
Green and to open the gym more often during lunch and
Academic Support. The spring saw many more students
outside enjoying fresh air and each other rather than sitting
silently shoulder-to-shoulder in windowless hallways
playing games.
Moving forward, both teachers and the administration will
take what was learned from this first year and grow from it.
Haag says that she will continue seeking how to use “iPads
in innovative and cognitive ways. Students appreciated the
opportunities to express their own thinking in creative and
original ways.” Muldoon Weis plans to “be much more
specific in when I use iPads. I will give [students] only a
certain time on the iPad.” She also plans on learning more
about different apps she can incorporate into her teaching.
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Year in Review
2014-15
Scholarships
*We list only the names of Regis Jesuit students who receive
national-level or full-ride scholarships. Annually, Regis Jesuit
students receive numerous competitive monetary awards
totaling tens of millions of dollars in academic scholarships.
Every effort has been made to record accurately those who have
been awarded scholarships or have signed to play sports in
college. We sincerely regret any errors or omissions.
CLASS OF 2015
Valedictorian
Boys Division – Caleb Chamberlain, University of Notre Dame
Girls Division – Jessica Lewis, United States Military Academy
at West Point
Salutatorian
Boys Division – Brent Schwarz, Rice University
Girls Division – Morgan Carter, University of Denver
ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS*
Caleb Chamberlain
Jessica Lewis
Brent Schwarz
Morgan Carter
National Hispanic Recognition Program
Rachael Cal
National Achievement Program Semifinalists
Morgan Carter, Jessica Lewis
National Achievement Program Finalist
Trevor Williams
National Merit Commended Students
Evan Akhavan, Caleb Chamberlain, Derek Haase, Teddy Hatley,
Alec Jotte, Christopher Morroni, Riley O’Connell,
William Pieseski, Kristian Plank, Sarah Rees, Anne Roberts,
Brent Schwarz, Trevor Williams, Benedict Wright
National Merit Scholarship Program
Derek Haase
National Merit Finalists
Paul Brunts, Jesse Kozler, Jeffrey Landes, John Miller
Boettcher Scholarship
Morgan Carter, University of Denver
Morgan is Regis Jesuit’s 22nd Boettcher Scholar in the prestigious
program’s 63-year history.
United States Military Service
Chet Dunstan – Air Force, United States Air Force Academy
Stephen Haag – Air Force ROTC, Colorado State University
Jackson Kochevar – Army ROTC, University of Wyoming
Adam Kratt – Air Force, United States Air Force Academy
Jessica Lewis – Army, United States Military Academy at West Point
Gunner Patterson – Army, United States Military Academy at West Point
Connor Shea – Naval ROTC, University of San Diego
Grayson Sollender – Naval ROTC, The Citadel Military College of South Carolina
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COLLEGE ATHLETIC SIGNINGS
Boys Division
Girls Division
Ben Bechter – lacrosse, Hobart College
Alex Cotner – volleyball, Trinity University
Truett Davis – lacrosse, Colorado College
Jillian Desmond – volleyball, California Polytechnic State University
Chet Dunstan – lacrosse, Air Force Academy
Sydney Gillespie – golf, Colorado Springs Christian University
Ben Fortuin – swimming, College of Idaho
Aliah Humphrey – basketball, Missouri Valley College
Eddie Gonzalez – football, University of Northern Colorado
Lindsay Koch – cross country, Creighton University
Kyle Goodwin – diving, University of Missouri
Katie Lechner – field hockey, Mercyhurst University
Matt Houghtaling – football, Ave Maria University
Lauren Lerew – soccer, Ball State University
John Kane – golf, Regis University
Jess Lewis – basketball, West Point
Chase Konkel – lacrosse, University of Delaware
Santaisha Sturges – volleyball, Metropolitan State University
Adam Kratt – lacrosse, Air Force Academy
Haley Thompson – soccer, Southern Methodist University
Joe Langenderfer – soccer, Boston College
Kellyn Toole – diving, Chapman University
Tim Lynott – football, University of Colorado at Boulder
Taylor Wilson – swimming, Villanova University
Jack Maly – football, University of Pennsylvania
Chris Martin – football, Augsburg College
Will Pieseski – swimming, Miami of Ohio
Simon Quan – lacrosse, Sacred Heart University
Brett Quartuccio – lacrosse, University of Delaware
Chris Ramos – football, Nebraska Wesleyan University
Vaughn Sampson – basketball, Rhodes College
Matt Schmidt – baseball, University of Texas
Brent Schwarz – baseball, Rice University
Matt Soran – lacrosse, Drexel University
Wesley Stark – baseball, University of Sioux Falls
COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
Quinlan Stuart – swimming, North Carolina State University
The 372 members of the Regis Jesuit class of 2015 (210 boys and
Garrett Suter – swimming, Seattle University
McKenzie Tynan – lacrosse, Rockhurst University
162 girls) will take nearly $37 million in scholarships and grants
to more than 125 colleges and universities,
including 17 of the 28 Jesuit universities.
Michael Wegner – lacrosse, Loyola University (Maryland)
To see the full list of schools, please visit
Trevor Williams – football, University of San Diego
www.regisjesuit.com/Classof2015Colleges.
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Year in Review
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FALL SPORTS
WINTER SPORTS
GIRLS DIVISION
Cross Country
Lindsey Koch ’15 finished fourth and Julia Vitella ’17 finished
tenth at Regionals and the team qualified for State championships,
finishing 21st overall.
GIRLS DIVISION
Basketball
It was an up-and-down season for the Raiders, who were ousted
in the second round of the State tournament. West Point signee
Jess Lewis ’15 and TaeKenya Cleveland ’16 were named to the
All-City team.
Field Hockey
In the program’s fifth varsity season, the always competitive
Raiders fell to Denver East in the first round of the playoffs.
Rugby
It was a rebuilding year for the Raider ruggers who finished the
regular season with a 1-5 record under new Head Coach Dave
Gaston.
Softball
It was a tough year for the Raiders as they finished 5-14 overall.
However, they fielded a lot of young talent, which should bode well
for the future.
Volleyball
The Raiders finished the regular season smoking hot, winning 10
consecutive matches. After spiking their competition in Regionals,
the Raiders lost to eventual champion Grandview in the semifinals.
BOYS DIVISION
Cross Country
John O’Hagan ’15 finished second in Regionals and the team
finished 24th at State.
Football
After losing the home opener to Cherry Creek, the Raiders rattled
off eight straight victories and received a No.2 seed entering the
playoffs. After breezing through the first two rounds, the Raiders
looked to avenge their early-season loss in a quarterfinal matchup
against Creek, but unfortunately came up short.
Golf
The Raiders fell just short of their fifth straight State championship,
finishing second overall. It was a tremendous season with a lot of
new faces.
Soccer
A down year for the Raiders who finished the regular season with a
6-8-1 record.
Tennis
The Raiders won the Regional title and qualified all but their No. 1
singles player for State. A solid performance at State earned them a
fifth-place finish. Luca Abbott ’17 and Max Koszowski ’16 rallied
to win the No. 4 doubles championship. The team was selected as
the winner of the CHSAA Sportsmanship Award.
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Poms & Cheer
At the NDA Nationals competition in Orlando, the RJ Varsity
Poms advanced to the finals, placing 12th in Hip-Hop and 14th in
the Poms competition. The Regis Jesuit Varsity Cheerleading team
had another successful season, placing fourth at the Continental
League Championships and 13th in 5A All Girl State Cheerleading
Championships.
Swim & Dive
The Raiders’ bid for a third straight 5A state title fell just short.
McKensi Austin ’16 won a second consecutive diving title and
Kellyn Toole ’15 took fourth place. Coach Nick Frasersmith was
honored as 5A Swim Coach of the Year, and Kim Hagger was
recognized as Diving Coach of the Year.
BOYS DIVISION
Basketball
A spectacular regular season gave the Raiders a No. 1 seed
heading into the State tournament. The Raiders advanced to the
Great 8 where they fell 53-48 to Denver East.
Hockey
The Raiders finished the regular season 19-1-1and they advanced
to the Frozen Four for the eighth consecutive year. Although they
did fall short of a State title, the Raiders bounced back, winning
their second National title in four seasons.
Wrestling
Regis Jesuit qualified four wrestlers to the state tournament. Logan
Ronan ’15 placed fourth in the 152 lb. weight class for a second
straight season. The team finished tied for 23rd place at State.
STATE ATHLETIC CHAMPIONSHIPS 2014-15
Regis Jesuit Girls Golf
NATIONAL ATHLETIC CHAMPIONSHIP 2014-15
Ice Hockey
SPRING SPORTS
GIRLS DIVISION
Golf
The Raiders repeated as
State champions and did
so in dominating fashion,
giving Regis Jesuit its
only State team title for
the 2014-15 school year.
Sydney Gillespie ’15
finished second overall,
Mary Weinstein ’16 finished
seventh and Jaclyn Murray
’17 tied for ninth.
Lacrosse
After a mediocre regular
season, the Raiders entered
the State tournament as
a No. 16 seed looking to
upset perennial power
Cherry Creek. The Raiders
had Creek on the ropes in the first round but fell just short 13-11.
Midfielder Kathleen Roe ’16 was named Player of the Year for the
Continental League.
Soccer
A 6-5-4 regular season record warranted a No. 13 seed in the State
playoffs. The Raiders snuck past Mountain Range in the first round
but fell to Broomfield in the second of State tournament play.
Tennis
The Raiders finished the regular season 8-2 and had three players
qualify for the State tournament.
Track & Field
Newcomer Kylie Davis ’18 broke the school record in the 300 m
hurdles. She advanced to State where she finished seventh overall.
Kellyn Toole ’15 high-jumped her way to a fourth place finish at
State as well.
BOYS DIVISION
Baseball
After early season struggles, the Raiders peaked at the right time,
winning their district and advancing to the State playoffs. After
a first round win, the Raiders fell in heartbreaking fashion to
Mountain Vista 11-10. The double elimination format gave them
another shot, but they weren’t able to overcome an early deficit to
Grandview.
Lacrosse
After a terrific regular season, the Raiders found themselves back
in the State title game against Cherry Creek, who they upended
last year to clinch the championship. Unfortunately the Raiders
found themselves down early and were unable to fight their way
back, eventually losing to the Bruins 13-10.
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Rugby
It was a season to remember for the Raiders, who went 12-3
overall. After taking down a tough Colorado Springs squad in
the state semifinals, the Raiders found themselves in a defensive
struggle against Denver East for the State title. The Raiders had a
chance to win on their last drive, but East held them at the goal line
for a 10-5 win.
Swim & Dive
Raiders won seven events at state, but couldn’t clinch another State
title, finishing as runner-up to Fossil Ridge. Quinlan Stuart ’16 won
State titles in the breaststroke and the 200 yard individual medley.
Kyle Goodwin ’15 capped off an incredible high school career,
winning his fourth consecutive State diving title. He was also
named XFINITY Sports Colorado Male Athlete of the Year.
Track & Field
A solid season for the Raiders, who finished 15th overall at the
State championships. Rayvon Solomon ’16 finished second in the
Triple Jump.
Volleyball
It was a tough season for the Raiders, who finished 2-13 overall
under new coach Juan Pantoja ’96.
COMPETITIVE CLUBS, ARTS & ACTIVITIES WRAP UP
Mu Alpha Theta
The team of Frank Cahill ’16, Dave Chung ’15, Sam
Dorchuck ’17 and Jack Guenther ’16 finished second in the
Engineering portion and first in the Algebra portion of the Metro
State Math Day. The Girls Division team of Alex Suellentrop ’17,
Kathleen Sullivan ’17, Noelle Cahill ’18, Courtney Haag ’17 and
Gabbie McWilliams ’17 placed third in the Engineering portion of
the competition.
Mock Trial
At the State High School Mock Trial Competition, the Raiders
finished 11th overall. Meghan Nemechek ’15 was named a Best
Attorney. The Raiders also took home the 2015 Professionalism
Award.
Performing Arts
Thomas Koenigs ’16 won the 2015 Swallow Hill Songwriters
Competition. Jacob Donaldson ’15, Derek Haase ’15 and Jacob
Weichert ’16 were named to the Colorado All-State Choir.
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There are many clubs that perform outstanding
work who are not recognized above due to space
constraints. Read weekly recaps in the Red &
White and follow the Regis Jesuit High School
on Facebook and Twitter for updates on clubs
and sports throughout the year.
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Year in Review 2014-15
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Pro-Life Club
The Girls Division Pro-Life Club was recognized as the National
Pro-Life Student Group of the Year at the March for Life held in
January in Washington D.C. They were given a $500 stipend to
further their efforts to promote pro-life issues at Regis Jesuit.
RJ Media
The ever-growing RJ Media team, under the guidance of advisers
Adam Dawkins ’98 and Jason Ell ’04, attended two conferences
and won some major awards, including the following from the
Colorado High School Press Association:
First Place Website Best of Show Award to RJ Today; First Place
5A News Publication Best of Show to Pulse (GD); Second Place
5A News Publication Best of Show to Ignite (BD); First Place
Documentary/Video Broadcast Best of Colorado (Olivia
Froelich ’16 and Tori Casaretto ’16); First Place State or National
News Video Broadcast Best of Colorado (Riley O’Connell ’15 and
Katie Templeton ’15); First Place News Feature Video Broadcast
Best of Colorado (Riley O’Connell ’15 and Katie
Templeton ’15); First Place Community Feature Video Broadcast
Best of Colorado (Erica Worley ’15 and Gillian Duncan ’15);
Second Place Community News Video Broadcast Best of
Colorado (Ace Escobedo ’16 and Daniel Naes ’16); Second Place
Sports Profile Video Broadcast Best of Colorado (Ryan
Maxfield ’16 and Carter Alcock ’15); Third Place Human Interest
Feature Video Broadcast Best of Colorado (Katie Vaeth ’17 and
Chloe Morton ’17); Honorable Mention Personality Feature Video
Broadcast Best of Colorado (Bennett Rogers ’16 and Joe
Scheitler ’16); Honorable Mention In Depth News Coverage Best
of Colorado (Maddie Merritt ’16)
The Speech & Debate team showing their winning ways
Science
The all-freshman Girls Division teams of The Medameeters and
Team Mae won first and second place respectively in the state of
Colorado at the 13th annual eCYBERMISSION competition –
one of several science, technology, engineering and mathematics
(STEM) initiatives offered by the U.S. Army Educational
Outreach Program (AEOP). The Medameeters—Tess Inhelder ’18,
Hannah Lester ’18 and Kelly VandeKoppel ’18—worked to
study the effect of homeopathic remedies on bacterial growth.
Each member won a $1000 bond for college. Team Mae—Alyssa
Casteretto ’18, Emma Goldsmith ’18 and Melissa Hillenbrand ’18—
studied the compliance of individuals with recycling, composting
and properly discarding refuse. They each received $500 in bonds
for college scholarships. Both teams worked under the guidance
of teachers Kathleen Willson and Emily Glenn ’08.
Special Olympics Club
The co-divisional club held their First Annual Dance Marathon
in January, raising more than $7,700 for Special Olympics
Colorado. The club also sponsored two Project UNIFY basketball
teams competing in the Unified Special Olympic Program. The
teams were coached by Gianna DeVito ’15, Ryan Mansfield ’15,
Katie Kassal ’16 and Ace Escobedo ’16. These teams had the
opportunity to play at Pepsi Center before a Nuggets game.
The year ended with a Spread the Word to End the Word rally,
where more than 800 people pledged not to use the word “retard”
anymore. Next year the club is looking to start a Project UNIFY
soccer team.
The Special Olympics Club at the Spread the Word Rally
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Speech & Debate
The Speech & Debate Team was awarded the first place traveling
sweepstakes award for the Rocky Mountain South District of the
National Speech & Debate Association. The team closed out their
2014-15 competitive speech season having won 165 awards in
competition.
Final Campaign Report
Success!
In Excess and with Gratitude
You did it! The largest capital campaign in the school’s history ended December 31, 2014 with gifts from our generous
donors raising a record $20,711,000, well over our goal. Thanks to you, our young, but rapidly growing endowment
will reach $13 million once all pledge commitments are paid, continuing to benefit faculty compensation and tuition
assistance for generations of future Raiders. We also have a beautiful new building that unites our community beyond all
imagination.
Congratulations and thank you for making us an even stronger Regis Jesuit community!
Over the past four years, more than 1400 families and individuals rallied together to make FOUNDATIONS FOR
EXCELLENCE a huge success and position Regis Jesuit High School for a promising future. In this report, we have listed
each donor who made this success possible. This was truly a community-wide effort and your generosity is inspiring!
We are here to serve you. If you have any questions regarding the campaign or would like to learn more about the
Advancement Office, please reach out to me or anyone on our team at any time. We would love to hear from you.
Thank you once more and have a wonderful summer.
Blessings,
John B. Jackson
Vice President of Advancement
Communications Office Support
Advancement Office Support
Vice President of Advancement
John Jackson
Director of Alumni Relations
R.J. Tuchscherer ’01
Associate Director of Advancement, Director of Events
Major Gifts
Helen Bingham
Mary Zimmerman
Funds & Campaigns Coordinator
Major Gift Officers
Shannon Aquino
Glenn Churchill, Jr. ’69
Advancement Information Coordinator
Director of Annual Giving
Sara Dougherty
& Scholarships
Bethany Paul
Director of Communications
Charisse Broderick King
Communications Coordinator
Paul Miller ’04
The publication of this
campaign report was made
possible due to the generosity
of Gerald A. Mornin ‘65 who
underwrote production costs.
Campaign Counsel
The Steier Group
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SUMMER 2015
Date-by-Date
The FOUNDATIONS FOR EXCELLENCE Campaign
Campaign
Executive Committee
Robert & Susan Clark
Daniel ’67 &
Eileen McCallin
Mike ’72 & Jean Reidy
John ’76 &
Susan Sheridan
Phil & Sherrie Vottiero
Mike ’74 &
Nancy Zoellner
Honorary Committee
Dick ’54 &
Dorothy Campbell
John & Margaret Kelly
Tom’64 Robinson &
Cleo Parker Robinson
Rev. Wally Sidney, SJ
Major Gifts Committee
Ed & Kathy Bernau
Bob & Seal Burrell
John & Judy Case
Rob & Molly Cohen
John & Lisa Harpole
Mike &
Carleen Haselden
The successful end of the FOUNDATIONS FOR
EXCELLENCE Campaign marked a milestone for Regis
Jesuit’s Master Plan, helping to complete Phase I, which
included increasing faculty salary and tuition assistance
endowments. The plan also included the construction of the
Performing Arts Center & Student Commons, now named
The Steele Center, which looks out over McNicholas Green
in the heart of campus.
In May 2010, The Steier Group, the firm contracted
to help run the campaign, presented the results of an
extensive feasibility study, which garnered the input of
several hundred members of the RJ community including
alumni, parents, faculty, students, parents of graduates
and other benefactors. The report showed strong support
of a campaign focused on building the endowment and
constructing a new facility focused on the performing
arts. With the encouraging report, the Board of Trustees
approved moving forward and the FOUNDATIONS FOR
EXCELLENCE Campaign officially began.
John & Christy Horvat
Dean &
Colleen Pisciotta
Steve & Beth Scannell
John ’69 & Cathy Sauer
John &
Mary Zimmerman
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SUMMER 2015 F F E F I N A L R E P O R T
Under the leadership of Fr. Phil Steele, SJ ’66 and with
the guidance of the Advancement Office staff, Campaign
Committees were formed and began the work of raising the
gifts necessary to meet the $20 million goal.
By March 2013, $16 million had been raised, which
was enough to begin construction on the building. The
groundbreaking for the Steele Center took place on
what was then a grassy, rabbit-infested hill between the
Divisions. Just ten short months later at the end of January
2014, the ribbon was cut and classes began in the building
in the beginning of February.
The new Z Theatre, named for Mike ’74 and Nancy
Zoellner, saw the staging of the first student production in
March 2014. Life is a Dream was written by Pedro Calderón
de la Barca, a Spanish playwright and contemporary of St.
Ignatius who studied at the same university as Ignatius. To
Theatre Director Aldo Pantoja ’01, it seemed a fitting play
with which to open the new theatre.
Campaign Committee
Julie Alcorn
Nitu & Kelly Arora
Don ’80 & Cara Bechter
Steve & Marnie Bell
Dan & Kim Dyer
Bill ’69 & Penny† Fritz
Mark & Kathy Geraci
The official Grand Opening took place at the end of April
2014. Fr. Steele dedicated and blessed the building in a
ceremony that also showcased the musical and theatrical
talent of our students and featured a special performance
by the world-renowned Cleo Parker Robinson Dance
Ensemble. Following the ceremony, campaign donors
enjoyed tours of the building and a sumptuous reception
while they marveled at the views of sunset over the
Rockies. Grand Opening Weekend continued the following
two days with master classes offered to students by actor
John Carroll Lynch ’81 and musicians Justin Lansing ’03
and Joe Mailander ’04, a.k.a. the Grammy-winning Okee
Dokee Brothers. The Okees also performed a family
concert as part of the weekend. A Student Showcase
featuring all musical groups along with actors and improv
comedians rounded out the weekend’s festivities and
brought people to their feet as they witnessed the first
glimpse of how wonderful the new space would be for the
performing arts at Regis Jesuit.
Following the grand opening, contributions continued to
come in and the original $20 million goal was surpassed
by several hundred thousand dollars before the campaign
officially ended in December 2014. The final total was an
impressive $20,711,000!
In the subsequent months, students and faculty have
enjoyed the benefits of this campaign a hundredfold.
Each day music, acting, theatre tech, college counseling,
journalism and fellowship thrive in the Steele Center. Regis
Jesuit’s future is more secure and brighter than ever due
to campaign contributions bolstering our endowment for
tuition assistance and faculty compensation. Thanks to
our truly generous community, the FOUNDATIONS FOR
EXCELLENCE Campaign is a blessing for all, now and
always!
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Chris & Mary Giblin
Jim & Joanne Ginley
Sheila Gustafson
Kevin & Diane Higgins
Mark & Ellen Kiniry
Jon Kraus
Connor McCallin ’98
Chris ’78 &
Collette McConnell
John &
Sally Odenheimer
Debbie O’Dwyer
John & Ana Titterington
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SUMMER 2015
Campaign Donors
The FOUNDATIONS FOR EXCELLENCE
$1 MILLION & ABOVE
Anonymous
Michael A. ’74 & Nancy A. Zoellner
$500,000 TO $999,999
Anonymous
Leo J. Boyle ’64
Richard & Mary Pat McCormick
Gerald A. Mornin ’65
Samuel F. Saracino ’69 & M. Victoria Ries
John M. & Angela M. Schmidt
$250,000 TO $499,999
Anonymous
Edwin J. & Kathleen Bernau
Robert L. & Molly J. Cohen
Michael J. & Elizabeth A. Gallagher
Jesuit Community of Regis Jesuit
High School
David P. & Annette Jewell
Frank Kelly ’67
Richard J. ’48 & Mary Kemme
Daniel J. ’67 & Eileen McCallin
Charles† A. McFadden, Jr. ’50
David & Karen Miller
Wayne & Diana Murdy
John F. ’76 & Susan C. Sheridan
Kent P. Stevinson
$100,000 TO $249,999
Anonymous
Bert R. Bondi
Tim & Alison Brantley
Scott C. & Susan L. Brown
Kenneth J. & Eileen C. Cavanaugh
Robert J. & Susan B. Clark
George B. & Marion G. Curtis
Mary V. Dancs
Thomas J. ’96 & Kristen Davis
William V. ’73 & Donna A. Dunn
Donald E. ’51 & Cheri Gallegos
Kelley A. Hampers
Louis C. Hampers
James M. & Carleen V. Haselden
Allan R. & Diana E. Heinle
Stephen C. & Larissa L. Herda
Violet M. Johnson Family Foundation
John A. & Margaret M. Kelly
Richard C. ’64 & Robin Kelly
Mark R. & Ellen L. Kiniry
Gerald J. & Alice L. Laber
Eugene A. ’80 & Lori M. Naes
Jeffrey L. ’80 & Heather A. Nemechek
Warren J. Olsen ’74
Lee J. ’78 & Olga L. Payne
Dean & Colleen Pisciotta
Andrew F. Rogers ’67
Bernice† Sanko
Richard V. ’81 & Susan Schmitz
Vincent† N. ’44 & Marilyn† Schmitz
Schmitz Family Foundation
Lawrence† E. Schneider
Terence J. & Linda A. Stevinson
Strohm Link Family Foundation
Richard G. & Karen L. Walker
Randall L. & Patricia B. Wambsganss
$50,000 TO $99,999
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Anonymous
Harry G. & Kendra L. Alcock
LaFawn Biddle
Richard O. ’54 & Dorothy M. Campbell
Scott J. & Ann M. Cromie
Marshall C. ’62 & Jane Crouch
James M. ’59 & Cynthia DeFrancia
Thomas C. ’76 & Margaret M. Deline
David R. & Jodi L. Faley
John P. & Maureen T. Fitzgerald
Paul J. & Jennifer M. Gale
Christopher & Mary Giblin
Ed J. & Jennifer L. Haselden
John B. & Charlotte B. Jackson
The Jesuits of the Central
& Southern Province
Charles L. ’58 Johnson
Jeffrey R. & Heidi Kassal
KM Concessions & Service
Systems Associates
Stanley P. & Linda J. Massey
Michael S. & Jane F. McDonald
Kevin & Mary McNicholas
Monaghan Foundation
Andrew J. ’82 & Dawn E. Nemechek
C. Robert & Kathleen Nicolls
David A. & Mary Jo Schmitz
Martin J. ’75 & Megan Schmitz
Patricia† A. Shepherd
Xavier Jesuit Center
John W. & Mary T. Zimmerman
$25,000 TO $49,999
Anonymous
Paul R. ’66 & Allison Alanis
Scot W. & Barbara Anderson
Gregory & Karyll Armstrong
Hugh P. & Jean A. Armstrong
Nitu & Kelly Arora
Don A. ’80 & Cara Bechter
Burton & Carol M. Bennett
Tony & Amy R. Bolazina
Curtis & Suzan Boyd
James G. & Suzanne M. Broski
Brian & Julie Bunsness
Robert & Cecilia Burrell
David & Janet Cooper Charitable Fund
Peter J. ’95 & Meredith Coors
Leo H. & Ingrid M. DeGreef
Lawrence P. ’74 & Lori D. Finch
Rick A. & Julie M. Flores
Donal & Lindsey E. Grogan
Byron & Lisa Haselden
David G. & Judith Hicks
Thomas D. & Lisa Heule
J.K. Mullen Foundation
Andrew D. & Anne T. Jacob
Eric M. & Mara’D A. Jahde
Charles D. & Marilyn Jehl
David J. ’71 & Clare S. Leonard
Byron J. ’97 & Courtney Levkulich
Charles D. & Susan K. Maguire
Daniel J. & Carol M. Mendlik
Timothy J. & Therese A. Miller
William T. & Pamela Purcell
John F. ’69 & Catharine T. Sauer
Stephen P. & Elizabeth A. Scannell
Barry W. & Ann L. Schmitt
Jeffrey & Marcie Schmitz
John G. ’79 & Theresa M. Schuster
Hays Shoop & Nancy Zupan Shoop
Mary Sullivan & Sherman† R. Miller
Richard M. & Joan L. Todd
Weckbaugh Foundation
Robert M. & Stephanie S. Whittelsey
Leroy J. & Kristi L. Williams
Maureen R. Witt
SUMMER 2015 F F E F I N A L R E P O R T
$10,000 TO $24,999
Anonymous
Rick & D.D. Alexander
Kenneth & Aimée D. Alley
John F. & Natalia P. Bealer
Patrick & Marian Beirne
Stephen D. & Marnie M. Bell
Jim B. Bienemann & Karen A. McArdle
Kevin T. & Christine B. Biernat
Luke D. & Nancy S. Boland
Javier R. ’45 & Alma Bours
Timothy J. & Margaret G. Burke
Stacey A. & Michelle D. Campbell
John S. & Tamia A. Carter
Justin ’98 & Meaghan Carter
John & Judith M. Case
Robert K. & Jennifer S. Caseria
George & Mary Kay Cavanaugh
Roger C. & Linda J. Cochran
James R. & Sally J. Conley
Steven O. & Laura W. Cordier
Mark J. Cortesy & Lois M. Evers
Wayne & Lisa M. Costa
Sean J. ’92 Coughlin
Adam & Stacy Coyle
Colin G. ’87 & Amy E. Daly
Rees F. & Barbara A. Davis
Bruce A. & Jennifer D. DiBiase
Fred J. ’79 & Annette M. Diss
Matthew J. ’94 & Kerrie Dunker
Daniel E. & Kim A. Dyer
Josiah W. & Ann W. Ellis
Jim A. & Margaret O. Escobedo
James R. & Donna B. Feehan
Daniel J. ’71 & Julie K. Feiten
Steven R. Forness ’57
Salvatore & Eileen Gentile
Mark W. & Kathleen A. Geraci
Daniel J. ’78 & Patricia Gillis
John C. & Tracy A. Goodwin
John† T. Grace ’52
Joseph A. ’93 & Cynthia L. Grubenhoff
Mark & Sheila Gustafson
Alexander V. & Christine L. Hamilton
Iris† Hanifen
Heider Family Foundation
Joseph ’70 & Barbara Heit
Kevin & Jill Heringer
Kevin P. & Dianne M. Higgins
Highline Realty Partners Inc
David & Janet Hill
Philip A. & Barbara B. Holmes
Richard W. & Cynthia Horrigan
John & Christy Horvat
William & Shelly Hunter
Barry R. Johnson & Jane E. Pollock
Gregory E. & Karen S. Jones
Raymond R. Joseph
& Karen Moran-Joseph
Gretchen M. Kessler
Chuck B. & Kathy N. Latham
William R. & Brooke B. Leer
Pasquale ’66 & Lisa K. Marranzino
Brian E. & Debra A. McCallin
Christopher A. ’78
& Collette M. McConnell
Malcolm B. McHugh
The McHugh Family Foundation
Christopher J. & Laura McKenna
Sean ’92 & Audra McNicholas
Patrick T. & Susan R. Moore
Daniel P. ’74 & Denise Murray
Ronald R. & Deborah S. O’Dwyer
Richard G. & Dee L. O’Neill
Kenneth L. & LaRae L. Onorato
Gary N. & Deborah L. Osredker
Betty Peterson
Allan M. & Nancy L. Pinné
Steven E. & Sally Pomeroy
Gary W. ’58 & Judy Powell
David & Donna Rooney
James J. & Maureen C. Rose
Michael A. & Mary Ann Rouleau
Mike & Letty Rozell
Joseph T. & Ellen C. Ruble
Louis & Carol Ann Sass
Richard A. ’66 & Linda F. Schierburg
John S. & Valerie Sepple
Richard S. & Mary M. Shea
Fredrick P. & Nancy T. Simons
Jeffrey A. & Jane† M. Smith
Theodore H. & Jann P. Stathos
John A. & Ana Titterington
Richard J. & Lisa Troksa
UBS Financial Services, Inc.
Brigitte Waldmann-Thomas
John R. & Katherine A. Weigand
Michael & Victoria P. Winterscheidt
Thomas V. & Mary Ellen Wittman
Craig J. ’75 & Beth Zoellner
$5000 TO $9999
Anonymous
Academy Roofing
Tim & Shannon Aquino
Anthony J. & Christine A. Arnese
Luke Bakiras & Laurel Davis
Margaret C. Barclay
José M. & Flora M. Barrios
John D. Bell ’57 & Linda Bell
Helen Bingham
Jane M. Brennan
James W. ’87 & Charisse Broderick King
Harold M. & Rosemary Brown
Thomas M. & DeAnn L. Brunts
Daniel J. ’53 & Lynn Buckley
John & Dana A. Burke
James P. & Alice R. Burton
Mark & Rhonda E. Canino
Daniel D. & Donna M. Chamberlain
Glenn ’69 & Lindy Churchill
Edward V. Colapinto & Michele Pensa
Brian & Anita Cunningham
Donald R. ’57 & Sally Cunningham
Thomas & LouAnn Curran
Frank A. & Deborah J. DeLuca
Charles & Ronda P. Dorchester
Jordan D. & Christina L. Dorchuck
Mike J. & Susana E. Dugas
Michael J. & Renee E. Duncan
Michael E. ’57 & Peggy Dunn
Robert & Lynda Engel
Terrence English
Robert Enzaldo
Terrance L. & Marianne Erbert
Andrew R. & Elizabeth M. Falkenberg
James M. & Susan M. Fasone
Steven M. & Shelly C. Fillipi
Brian F. & Catherine Y. Fleischmann
Grant W. & Tami L. Gabrielson
Craig & Janet Gardiner
Robert M. & Mary K. Graham
Brent L. & Kirsten B. Handler
Second Hand to First Class
Aldo Pantoja ’01, Theatre Director and Teacher
Having The Z Theatre on campus has been a game-changer
for me as a theatre director. Our old 100-seat black box
theatre was essentially cafeteria space until we converted it
into a performance area. Slowly the room started to become
a rehearsal hall, scene shop, classroom and even a dance
studio at some points in the semester. We had far outgrown our beloved old black box
and the Steele Center came right on time, as growing pains started to take their toll.
Now, our productions have never been bigger as we continue to push the limits and
see what this new theatre can do. Students now get hands-on experience with some of
the latest theatre technology and software that has become industry standard. Actors,
musicians and dancers prepare tirelessly in our rehearsal halls and practice rooms, so
they can perform to packed houses of hundreds. This next generation of performing arts
at Regis Jesuit will be like no other in school history. Come and be a part of it!
Campaign totals include bequests and estate gifts from departed members of our community
† Deceased
Derek Haase ‘15 and Brielle Pray ‘15
in Jesus Christ Superstar
The Steele Center allowed me to improve my skill sets in both acting and singing
immensely. Through the accessibility of the stage, practice rooms and supportive
faculty, I was able to explore the arts more deeply and openly.
– Brielle Pray ’15, “Judas” in Jesus Christ Superstar,
RJ Tuition Assistance Recipient and NYU-bound Scholarship Winner
Sheldon & Karen Hardy
Christopher L. & Laura A. Heath
John F. & Mary F. Hickey
Gregory J. & Karen A. Hoggatt
Andrew M. & Rene M. Jenkins
Stuart† D. Jenkins & Karen L. Chapman
David L. Johnson & Jacqueline A. Millet
Thomas J. & Pamela A. Kammer
Matthew A. & Diane C. Keller
Hyo & Jina Kim
Christopher J. Koenigs
& Jeanne F. Collopy
Margaret Kruse
Steven A. & Leanne L. Kurutz
Joseph A. Lagan
& Suzanne L. Strubel-Lagan
Michael W. & Gianna M. LaRouche
Robert S. & Elizabeth K. Lazzeri
David & Diane Y. Lennert
Peter & Therese M. Llorente
Grant & Maureen A. Lomas
Daniel Lynch ’77
Patrick F. & Victoria S. Maher
William J. & Susan M. Maly
Victor & Nancy A. Manilla
Jason B. & Jodi M. Maples
Michael Massey ’99
Martin W. ’88 & Jacqueline M. Maxfield
Peter & Tina M. McDonald
Dennis & Sarah McGill
Emmett L. & Roxanne M. McGuire
Michael A. McManus
& Christine M. Rossi
John W. ’85 & Theresa M. McWilliams
Ryan T. Meisheid ’00
Dennis R. & Blair C. Mellon
John E. & Cheri Meyer
Trevor ’85 & Teresa Mihalik
Daniel J. & Ann Marie Milinazzo
Thomas L. & Lisa Morton
Joseph W. Murdy ’03
Daniel J. & Michelle K. Murphy
Michael J. ’82 & Cassandra M. Murray
Sean M. & Jennifer H. Myers
Mark A. & Erin F. Mynatt
Rod & Laura Nuss
John W. & Sally Odenheimer
James M. & Christine M. Oliver
Lucille O’Shaughnessy
Brent J. & Gina L. Osland
Sandra Peters
Daniel E. ’74 & Pamela J. Piro
The Pocono Foundation
Drake R. & Caren G. Powell
Gregory Puhr
Mary Puhr
John K. Ray & Patricia A. Thatcher
Regis Mother’s Bowling
Regis University
Robert J. ’88 & Denise S. Reich
Robert Resnick & Gail Fisher
Thomas E. Robinson ’64
& Cleo Parker Robinson
Stephen O. & Brigid O. Roe
Christopher A. & Teresa M. Sapyta
Joseph L. ’75 & Rebecca M. Schmid
Matthew R. & Catherine E. Schulze
Jeff A. & Dawn D. Schwarz
Daniel J. ’81 & Carol Selner
Helen Clare Sillstrop
James C. & Jodi M. Smallwood
Dennis M. ’77 & Adriance A. Smith
Margaret† J. Sofia
Reed M. Soudani & Angelique M. Alexia
Albert L. & Luisa A. Staerkel
Craig & Diane Steele
Jeffrey E. & Monique M. Stemper
Christopher G. & Mary Grace Stoll
Gerald T. ’69 & Jill Sullivan
Rick P. & Donna Sullivan
T. Kevin McNicholas Foundation
Michael N. & Paula J. Tagtow
Lawrence A. & Margaret M. Tezak
Michael C. & Jane A. Thompson
Peter & Carole Tilley
John F. ’53 & Rita Treckman
Peter J. Tynan ’71
David C. & Jeanne E. Tyng
Andrew P. Vander Ploeg
Peter A. Vanicek & Liliane A. Brantes
Stuart Wagner
Cecil & Jan Walker
Brian A. & Andrea B. Walsh
Francis† A. ’45 & Virginia Weber
Richard B. & Nancy H. Wigton
Steven M. ’72 & Sally L. Wilke
Timothy Williams & Krista Douglass
Patrick L. & Jean Wolach
Steven & Shelly Young
$1000 TO $4999
Anonymous
John J. & Janette L. Ahern
Marwan Al-Bawardy ’89
Donald & Julie Alcorn
Rodney P. & Kylie S. Antal
John L. ’67 & Denise F. Archambault
Association of American Railroads
John N. Austin & Raissa C. Chacon
Kevin T. Bain & Barbara L. Burck
Emily S. Ballinger
Marjorie Berg
Robert D. & Kathleen M. Bergstrom
Michael Blair & Judy DeNapoli
Eugene A. ’59 & Jeanne C. Blish
Joseph T. ’66 & Gail Botinelly
Michael & Ann M. Braun
James N. & Pamela Brendel
Jonathan K. & Shauna L. Broadus
John S. & Christine K. Browner
Marty L. & Jane A. Bummer
Dean & Deborah Bushnell
C. Richard ’59 & Karen Byrne
Peter J. & Janet T. Byrne
Charles C. & Tammy R. Caldwell
Theresa Campbell
Rodney A. ’61 & Joan Card
Eric & Mary Chapman
Samuel B. & Mindy B. Chapman
Fr. Elbert V. Chilson
James J. & Tawnya M. Chott
Nathan Clark ’96
William E. & Julie A. Clark
Christopher Clarke ’99
James J. ’85 & Jane F. Clawson
James D. & Katharine H. Cochran
F. Stephen & Diane Collins
Christopher & Ellen P. Cook
Gary Corbett
Guillermo A. Correa & Liliana Munoz
Raymond P. ’51 & Lois Costello
Randall E. & Ana T. Cross
Augustine & Cynthia Cruciotti
Christopher K. Daly ’74
Theodore & Eve Dann
James R. ’66 & Susan Danner
Ward B. & Susan J. Darley
Brian J. Davenport ’04
Adam ’98 & Jamie R. Dawkins
Eugene A. Dell ’51
Steven & Joanne DeLorm
Ernest† DeNapoli
The Denver Police Brotherhood
Denver Police Protective Association
Minnie A. Diss
Kelly Doherty
Nicholas J. ’88 & Linda M. Doran
Damon Dorsey
Kelly Dorsey
David L. & Hannelore H. Doty
Thomas M. ’70 & Kari Dunn
Dustin Dvorak
Douglas P. & Tracey J. Dwyre
Edward Jones
Victoria A. Elgin
Frank H. & Mary Lisa M. Ernst
Michael D. Evans ’97 & Athena Evans
Larry & Maureen Farmer
Marwan H. & Patsy W. Fawaz
Bryan & Merideth Feik
John ’82 & Sandra Ferraro
Cruz A. Figueroa Munoz & Marisol
Juarez Garcia
Todd W. & Lindsay E. Filsinger
Brian Clayborn & Christine Fisher
Geraldine V. Fisher
Margaret K. & Charles T. Fisher III Family Fund
Paul & Jane Fisher
Steven C. & Kimberly S. FitzRandolph
Paul J. ’59 & Marilyn Foster
Gary C. & Leslie B. Fox
Ronald J. & Anita F. Freimuth
David & Suzanne Frishman
William E. ’69 & Mary† B. Fritz
Paul J. & Dolores L. Fry
Jerry M. ’83 & Melissa M. Gallegos
Patrick F. ’65 & JoAnn Gartland
Gerald E. & Robyn Gauntt
Louis R. ’67 & Becky Gerken
Guy H. ’47 & Joan Gibbs
John L. & Susan C. Gile
James F. & Joanne S. Ginley
Gordon D. & Karen E. Goodman
Gary & Jean Gradoville
Craig & Joyce Grant
Dennis R. & Bette R. Haase
Dan P. ’88 & Linda Haley
Michael J. ’82 & Margaret M. Hall
Gregory H. & Alyce N. Hamilton
John H. & Diana L. Haney
John C. & Kimberly A. Hardin
Brent E. Haselden ’05
Michael G. & Ann Marie Hawkey
Edward T. & Andra K. Hernandez
Joe H. & Barbara Higgins
Rodolfo L. Hill & Rosalba Gonzalez-Hill
Charles E. & Marsha S. Hodges
William & Betty A. Hofer
Matt & Sara Houghton
Bruce R. Huebner
Jane Huebner
Christopher & Natalie Huey
Ruslan A. Huhua & Tereza I. Bubashvili
Jeffrey Hutcheson ’97
Gregory K. & Barbara O. Ingalls
Tina M. Janelle
Skip & Cindy Jensen
Elisabeth F. Johnson
David L. & Chris A. Jones
Douglas B. & Jamie M. Jones
Matthew & Laura Jones
Russell W. & Gina A. Jones
Robert M. & Sonia A. Jotte
Hyun G. Jung & Hongla L. Yoon
Jeff C. & Jeana M. Kelley
The Kelley Family Foundation
T. Timothy & Teresa G. Kershisnik
Ed & Sabra Knauf
John W. & Juliet M. Knox
Kevin & Susan Koalenz
Tom E. & Jacqueline P. Kramig
Jon R. & Kristen P. Kraus
James E. ’63 & Sally Kurtzman
Mark ’98 & Erin Laber
Margot J. LaBrash
Laramie Peak Fund
Aaron K. Lechner ’89
David M. & Linda P. Leigh
Michael J. & Kathryn A. Leister
Darren L. & Marianne V. I. Lemkau
Thomas & Julie M. Lester
Mark R. & Jean Link
James E. Loehr ’61
Robert C. Lombardi ’66 & Cyndy Kraft
Eric & Mary E. Long
Bradley D. & Stacy R. Lorenzen
Travis Lutz ’95
Timothy E. & Natalie P. Macke
D. Patrick ’74 & Laurie A. Maher
Thomas & Brenda Mahoney
Tom & Jennifer Malloy
Paul A. ’83 & Donna M. Malsam
Harold E. & Loretta H. Martin
Conor ’98 & Heather McCallin
Patrick A. McCarthy ’01
John A. & Cathy Merenich
Caleb ’93 & Laney Meyer
Curtis ’97 & Lauryn Meyer
Scott A. & Martha C. Middlemist
Edward R. & Andrea Milstein
Michael J. & Dawn Mimick
Robert & Terri S. Monahan
Stephen A. & Kelly P. Moran
Thomas J. Morroni ’58
Timothy J. ’86 & Rhonda Morroni
Joseph & Dorothy M. Musco
Wendy B. Maxwell
Amory S. Neal
Jay D. & Jennifer L. Neppel
Timothy & Annie Newton
Brian Normile
Jeffrey C. Nylander ’72
William M. & Diane L. Ojile
Mark & Kim Onstott
Michael J. ’88 & Tamalynn Opp
Roger & Ola Otto
Gregory G. & Stellee S. Papadeas
Fred & Orpha† Pattridge
Richard J. & Leslie Pera
Brian S. & Jennifer L. Petersen
Michael G. & Denise P. Petko
Marty & Linda Pinné
Louis J. Poletti
Michael & Monica M. Protz
Brian G. & Gail K. Quan
Gregory J. & Susan R. Quirk
Timothy C. & Michelle R. Radebaugh
Walter J. & Nijole K. Rasmussen
Matthew & Janet K. Ratterman
James D. & Helen M. Reed
Donald E. & Maryann C. Riebe
Thomas P. & Susan C. Rogan
Craig Rogers & Nantiya Ruan Rogers
Timothy & Kelly Root
Steven G. ’88 & Tammy Rotello
Bernie Sauer ’97
Michael L. & Cynthia Scagnelli
Terence J. & Janet M. Schilmoeller
Robin Schmachtenberger
& Elizabeth Kraft
Amy Schmidbauer
Richard L. ’65 & Patricia A. Schraeder
Michael W. ’69 & Rose M. Schulte
Gregory & Leslie Scott
Charles A. ’96 & Kristin Searle
Daniel H. & Marti Sharp
Alvaro & Sandra M. Shiraishi
Theodore C. ’74 & Teresa Sillstrop
James A. & Debra Ann Simonson
Curtis E. & Anne F. Sinks
Wesley A. Becker
& Kristina R. Smith-Becker
Gunner & Deborah Sneddon
Randall J. Spierings
& Carol A. Tynan-Spierings
Richard & Laurel L. Staky
Gary J. & Jill E. Stark
John & Patricia Stark
Steve M. ’72 & Lisa Steele
David J. ’71 & Ann Steiner
Kent M. & Elizabeth A. Stemper
Margaret Stevinson
Stephen M. & Susan D. Struna
Michael & Betsy Tapp
Benjamin L. & Nancy Teeples
Kebere & Maria Armina R. Tewahade
David M. & Lorraine M. Tobin
John R. & Patrice M. Tooker
William T. & Patricia A. Toole
Mark Travis ’69
Phillip A. Treuer ’01
Paul & Cindy Trollinger
David & Stephanie Tryba
Ewald J. ’69 & Mary Tuchscherer
Cameron J. Turner ’04
& Gwynne Middleton
James A. & Therese W. Urbaniak
Stephen E. ’61 & Barbara Valente
Steven & Marion Visser
Patrick J. T. & Meredith L. von Tscharner
David E. & Teresa L. Wardrop
Guy C. & Sarah Warren
Graeme & Karen L. Watson
Michael J. & Rebecca A. Watts
Robert & Barbara Weigle
Thomas V. Weis & Mary Muldoon-Weis
Matthew F. ’95 & Kathryn Z. Weisbrod
Jonathan E. & Judy A. Weisiger
Nyasha A. West
Alan J. & Jane E. Whitley
Ryan Williamson
The Matthew Wolf Family
Daniel G. & Faye M. Woodley
Kenneth L. & Mary K. Woosley
Thomas M. & Karen J. Wuertz
Thomas & Joanne Young
Alexander Zaveral ’97
& Julie O’Rourke-Zaveral
Patrick A. ’79 & Laura J. Zoellner
† Deceased
Campaign totals include bequests and estate gifts from departed members of our community
FFE FINAL REPORT
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SUMMER 2015
Campaign Donors
The FOUNDATIONS FOR EXCELLENCE
UP TO $999
Anonymous
Absolute Mortgage Inc
Waldo J. & Susan D. Ackerman
Jeff L. & Beth A. Adair
Edward L. ’87 & Renee Adams
Aetna Foundation
Sean T. Q. & Susan Agniel
Jordan A. Aguilar-Wynn ’09
Greg A. & Bridget O. Agwu
Bill & Kinsley Alexander
Lisa Allbritten
Shon Allbritten
Mary O. Alter
Guillermo & Annette M. Alvarez
John Amari
John S. Ambler ’71
Ethan R. Ames ’09
William G. & Jane M. Ames
Anthony Anderson
Donald A. Anderson
Stuart & Jo Anderson
Zachary W. Anderson ’09
Anna Andresian
Joseph Archuleta & Donna Rodden
Steve & Marilyn Arens
Bryan ’99 & Laura Armstrong
Jarrett ’93 & Amanda Armstrong
David H. ’80 & Vickie Arnold
Katherine K. Arora ’12
Ascent Properties, LLC
Zachary D. Atencio ’09
Charles A. ’51 & Alyce Atler
Auto Brokers of Colorado
Paul G. Aylmer
Robert H. & Annemarie M. Bach
Gerald A. Baer ’65
Timothy J. & Mary Beth Baer
Judy Bahm
David R. Baker & Maureen McDonald
Matthew S. Barclay ’09
Bo Barkley
Mary Bartholomew
Kevin J. Bartlett ’09
Jennifer Bater
Kevin Batt ’99
Andrew & Catherine R. Bauer
Timothy S. ’88 & Deborah Bauer
Thomas J. Bealer ’09
David Beasley
Conor P. ’96 & Katie K. Beatty
Michael Beatty ’98
Michael W. Beermann
& Anne M. Looby-Beermann
Ryan T. Benenati ’10
Thomas J. & Dawn Benenati
Thomas & Mary Benson
Russell G. & Cynthia W. Bergeron
Paul G. Bergman ’01
Kerry A. Berlinger ’09
Michael Berman
Richard & Kathy Berst
Jason & Zoe Beyer
Sheré L. Bienemann
Richard A. & Marsha N. Birney
Randy P. & Karen M. Blach
Tyson M. Blach ’09
Brian E. Black & Melissa B. DaLuz
Jessica N. Blakeman ’09
Rachel Blowers
Kevin M. Blumhardt ’09
Mark S. & Karen L. Blumhardt
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Donna M. Bodeau
Daniel J. & Erika Bokol
Don & Claudia Boling
Casey O. Booth ’09
Stephen J. & Tania S. Born
Mark & Gina Boryla
Richard W. & Denise A. Boselli
Kenneth Bostdorff
Robert & Ann Bowers
Alan & Christine Bowman
Kenneth ’97 & Erika E. Boyd
Raymond A. & Jean A. P. Boyd
Dolores Boyle
Eric J. ’87 & Luanne Z. Bradac
Nancy Bradley
Lawrence E. Brady
Jeffrey M. Brandt ’05
Conor M. Brennan ’09
Jordan M. Brisch ’09
Benjamin A. Brisso ’09
Kari A. Broshears
Christine M. Broski ’09
Ginger Brown
Kelly L. Brown ’09
Thomas R. Brown & Kathleen J. Gormley
Bryan Bruno
Michael L. Buckley ’63
Taylor Budrow ’09
Jason B. & Stephanie J. Bullington
Benjamin R. Bullock ’09
Matthew L. Bunsness ’09
Karl M. & Erin S. Buretz
Joseph Burke
David P. & Karen Q. Burlage
William F. Burns ’69
Robert W. & Paula S. Butler
Sean Byrne ’09
Marsha Caldwell
Patrick J. & Wendy J. Campbell
Michael J. Capistran ’09
John A. ’56 & Joan Carbone
David A. Card ’87 & Janalee Card Chmel
Jared ’98 & Kathleen A. Carlon
Joseph Carlon ’00
& Nabilah Tontu-Carlon
Eric J. Carlson & Celeste M. Siade
William D. ’46 & Faith Carmichael
Darin & Bobbi Carney
Anthony & Elizabeth Carroll
Thomas C. & Kim M. Carroll
Alan R. & Lucia Carruthers
Mitch Carter
Alexander Cascio ’09
Jeremy & Erin Cassidy-Cernanec
Linda Castillo
Brian & Annette Cates
Kerry M. ’96 & Margaret H. Cavanaugh
Neil Cella ’98
Kent R. Cherne ’73
The Cherne Foundation
Dave Chimino
Brendan C. Chisholm ’09
Richard J. ’84 & Mary R. Chopyak
Austin T. Chott ’09
Paul & Rose Chott
Rebecca A. Chott ’09
James Ciccarelli
Michael H. Clark ’09
Paul E. ’71 & Monte Clarke
Ted J. ’70 & Carol Clarke
Kevin & Kimberly Clement
CoBank
SUMMER 2015 F F E F I N A L R E P O R T
First Scratch
Adam Dawkins ’98, RJ Media Advisor and Journalism Teacher
The energy, creativity, and opportunities in performing arts
and media made 2014-15 the most fulfilling and memorable
in my 12 years as a teacher. I’m lucky to be able to advise
RJ Media because I get at least a glimpse of every event,
performance and learning opportunity. I was truly amazed
by the dedication, passion and creativity I saw in my fellow
teachers and in the students. Talk about authentic learning –
it’s right here. What’s most exciting, perhaps, is that we have
barely scratched the surface of what’s possible.
William S. Cobb
William S. Cobb ’09
John C. & Elisabeth B. Cochran
David Coffey ’92
Patrick ’99 & Catherine Cole
Timothy Colen
Erin M. Connelly ’09
Jordan G. Conner ’03
Paul Cook
Corey & Patricia Cooper
George R. Cooper ’72
Daniel Cordia
Jamie D. Cordia
Anthony G. & Theresa S. Cotton
Michael P. & Anne M. Coughlin
Stephen E. & Gail T. Coury
Steve & Catherine Cox
Sean R. & Diana S. Crabson
Robert J. & Alice M. Craig
Alexander C. ’05 & Ashley Crane
Ashley N. Craven ’09
Joseph R. Crawford ’09
Sean M. Culliton ’09
Stephen D. Curran
Mary Beth Curry
Mary B. & John Cwynar
Adam & Jennifer Daurio
Mark A. Davidson & Karen Spinelli
Charles W. & Maryann J. Davis
William & Ann Dawkins
Bruce & Sibby Dawson
Rufino & Alejandra de Dios
Kathleen M. Dea ’09
Matthew C. DeAngelis ’02
Michael D. Degitis ’09
Katherine A. DeGreef ’09
Scott H. & Linda Deits
William C. DeLine ’09
Rosemarie E. DelMonte
Shane McKay & Heather K. Delzell
Gregory R. & Susan M. DePrez
Mark A. & Lucille A. DePuy
Michael d’Esterre
Timothy N. Devlin
Sarah E. Dewhurst
Kathryn J. Diaz
William S. & Theresa H. Dickey
Jonathan Diedrich
John E. & Cheryl L. Dietz
Frederick J. & Kristi C. Dindinger
Brian P. Diss ’03
Martha Diss Sundby
Joyce Doherty
Michael & Barbara Doherty
Sarah M. Doherty ’09
Dale C. Stebbins
& Elvira Dominguez-Stebbins
Daniel S. Donahue
Thomas J. & Patti J. Donnegan
Benjamin T. Donovan ’09
Katherine M. Dorais
Leo P. & Janet E. Dressel
John & Barbara Druhe
Carl & Nicole I. Dubler
James R. & Mary D. Duffey
Raymond T. & Sally C. Duncan
Meredith A. Dunn ’09
Rev. Msgr. Donald F. Dunn ’54
David G. & Ann B. Durham
Kathryn R. Durkin & Paul Glatt
Andrews C. Dyer ’11
Charles R. & Paula M. Eazor
Bahman Ebrahimi & Sandra Young
Brett I. Edgerly ’09
Thomas & Brenda Egger
Anthony J. Elio ’09
Bryan & Deborah Elliott
James & Vivian Elliott
E-Max Instruments
Nancy R. Emerson
Ralph W. & Lori Anne O. Emlong
Jeffrey G. Erbert ’09
Walter R. & Pamela C. Erbes
John J. Erger ’50
James T. & Ann M. Erickson
Shelby E. Escobedo ’09
Andrés & Kristi H. Espiñeira
Richard B. & Lydia M. Espinoza
Joseph E. Esposito ’69
Steven E. Etter & Lucinda A. Lewis-Etter
James D. & Diane S. Evans
Jennifer D. Evans ’12
John & Rebecca Fagan
Richard J. Fagan ’09
Nicholas J. Fagnant ’02
Katrina M. Failinger ’09
Matthew J. & Theresa A. Fangman
Shaun & Patti Faulkner
Ford B. & Kathleen F. Fay
Katherine Fay
Louis R. Feiten ’69 & Janine Schiavoni
Mark A. & Dawn M. Fell
Michael† E. & Debbie Fenoglio
Melissa K. Fenoglio ’10
Zachary T. Fenoglio ’07
Fig Leaf Design
Joseph J. ’62 & Sharon Figlino
Andrew C. Finch ’09
William E. & Lisa A. Finn
Joe & Lisa Finnegan
Michael G. Fischer ’09
Charles† T. Fisher
Jeffrey K. & Kristi L. Fisher
Bryan D. Fitzgerald ’01
& Shannon Fitzgerald
Don Flanders
James T. & Colleen M. Fletcher
Erin K. Flynn ’09
Joe Ford
Susan R. Forrow
Rita Foster
Christopher M. Fox ’97
James & Katherine Franek
Batsheva Frankel
Randall D. Freehling ’66
Alphonse E. ’56 & Margaret Frei
Bonnie Fritz
Emily B. Fritz ’09
Peter E. Fritz ’07
Rian E. Fugier ’09
G.W. Scott Landscaping, Inc.
Gallatin Energy Corporation
Bruce S. & Barbara Galoob
Jeffrey L. & Mary Kay Gamble
Daniel & Susan Gamel
Rodger & Lisa Garcia
Scott & Celia Gause
Donald J. Gavato
Mihailo & Julie L. Gavrilovic
Thomas P. & Dina J. Genella
Nicholas J. & Stacey J. Geordan
Greg T. ’77 & Lynne M. Gerken
Timothy E. Gesner ’09
Kyle S. & Jennifer L. Gielow
Patrick Gillespie ’09
Robert Gillis ’99
Lindsay Glasscock
Michael W. Gleason ’65
Emily R. Glenn ’08
James M. & Kelley S. Gmelich
A. Dean & Joyce M. Goedeker
Gregory K. & Laurie L. Goldey
Jeffrey M. Goldsmith
Halbert R. & Micheline A. Goldwire
Quinn D. Gower ’09
Julie L. Graebel
† Deceased
Campaign totals include bequests and estate gifts from departed members of our community
David A. & Anna M. Grant
John B. & Elizabeth Green
John B. Green ’95
Theresa A. Green ’09
Arnie Greenwald
Michael D. ’69 & Barbara Greer
Reneé Gullickson
Eric & Amy Guth
Stephen & Lynne Gutrich
Jonathan & Kimberly E. Haag
Thomas & Patricia Haas
Brian & Cheryl Hall
Stephen P. ’66 & Nancy A. Hall
James D. ’74 & Debra Jo Hamilton
Scott M. & Lori A. Hamilton
William J. & Sandra L. Hammond
Chris & Suzanne Hanks
Mark & Amy Hansen
Michael H. Hanson ’09
William & Maribeth Hanzlik
David J. & Carol R. Harguth
David A. & Camille M. Hart
Patrick Hart
William & Shirley A. Harvey
Bridget Hasty
Hathaway Dinwiddie
Christopher & Alexandra Hauge
Aaron C. Hayes ’95
Gerald J. & Maureen Hayes
Hayes & Company
Aaron Hebenstreit ’98
Kevin M. & Mary J. Heffernan
Michael L. ’67 & Maureen M. Hendricks
Monroe R. ’87 & Kelly Henninger
Thomas C. Herbst & Ann R. Habeger
Kenneth Herrera ’99
Richard M. & Alison Hess
John V. Heule ’10
Amanda M. Hicks ’09
Kevin R. & Margaret K. Higgins
Sarah Hinkley
Jeff A. & Maura M. Hinners
John & Melissa Hinners
David A. & Doris E. Hinton
Tyler A. Hinton ’10
Dean C. & Margaret R. Hirt
Daniel J. & Kathleen Hogan
Tamara A. Hogan
Rick & Gay L. Hollar
Pete L. & Elizabeth A. Holt
Walter A. & Michelle Honeycutt
Christopher M. Hooyman ’09
Chris S. ’70 & Linna Hoppe
Rachel E. Horrigan ’09
Ronald J. Hottovy ’96
James ’98 & Erin Houtsma
Matthew A. ’96 & Mary Houtsma
Jeffrey M. ’88 & Caroline E. Howard
Joe Howard
Charlie Hugo
Lonni Hunt
Timothy J. Huss ’75
Cliffton L. & Mary T. Inbau
Frank H. ’87 & Sarah Jenny Ingham
Fred ’86 & Anne Ingham
Elizabeth B. Jackson ’12
Eric J. Jackson ’10
John S. Jackson ’08
Rutger H. Jackson ’09
Eric M. & Lisa J. Jacoba
Mehrdad M. & Melody Jamali
Brian P. Jensen
John Jerrard ’63 & Terri Christiansen
Jimenez & Associates
Mark S. Job ’73 & Susan Schneider
John J. Erger Company
Dennis & Molly Johnson
Greg C. Johnson ’06
John Johnson
Russell M. Johnson ’09
Jeffrey A. Jones & Martha J. Watson-Jones
Leonidas L. & Mary K. Jones
James C. ’71 & Marian K. Jordan
Sajit & Heidi Kabadi
Mark & Diana Kachmer
Thomas† J. & Susan Kail
Scott C. & Terri R. Kallsen
Edward R. Kamicar ’01
Andrew F. & Merry W. Kaminsky
Thomas F. & Daria E. Kane
Christopher K. & Susan K. Kannawin
Donald & Susan Kany
Barbara Karlinger
David J. Kasik ’66 & Jan Levine
Howard L. & Sandra Kay
William J. & Amy M. Keller
Andrew Kelley ’98
Margaret Kelley
Daniel J. Kellogg ’08
John & Anne Kennedy
Jonathan M. Kent ’09
Kevin T. Kershisnik ’09
The Top Ten Reasons the Steele Center Makes a Difference in My Life
By Bernie Sauer ’97, Girls Division Music Teacher
10. From having my percussion students stand on their tippy-toes in order to make room for the two rows of woodwind players in the old music trailer to having
room for four rows of instrumentalists, as well as an entire space devoted to
percussion, I’d say the Steele Center has made a positive impact on our music
ensemble programs!
9. I finally have an office! In the old “music mansion” (the trailer), the classroom
WAS my office.
8. Every morning, I get to see a spectacular view of the beautiful Rocky Mountains
before I head into class. I say a prayer of gratitude each time.
7. The acoustics in the vocal room resonate astoundingly! In the trailer, a note
would die in an instant as it got soaked up by the cheap ceiling tiles above us.
6. The Student Commons is a social hub, gathering students from both Divisions
for conversation, studying and coffee as if it were a central college campus
hangout!
5. We used to have to transport instruments and gear miles and miles to a theatre
rented for the musical. Now, we simply go down a hallway!
4. We have a real, professional PIT for the pit band!
3. I used to send students outside in the cold to run instrumental or vocal sectionals.
We have practice rooms for that now!
2. Performances on a big stage under the lights in front of 500 people is what it is
all about, people.
1. I get to work with the best people on earth, and now we have the proper
facilities for communicating, bonding and hearing beautiful music all at the
same time!
Danielle King
Alexander J. Kirk ’06
Evan K. ’02 & Carina Kirk
Matthew J. ’98 & Meghan Klassen
Logan J. Knox ’10
Maureen Knudsen
Curtis A. & Anne M. Koch
Ted R. & Sandra Koerner
Kimberly L. Konkel
Kevin J. & Nancy S. Kopp
M. Craig & Lowella N. Kornett
Charles P. & Kathleen A. Koshi
Linda Kozler
Andy G. & Laurin M. Kratt
Gary G. & Cynthia A. Krieger
Nadia Krivickova
Steve R. & Janice R. Ksiazek
Gilbert E. ’49 & Mary Kuntz
Frederick W. & Judy M. Kunz
Michael J. ’86 & Kristen Laber
Michael A. ’65 & Patricia LaConte
Kirsten Landry
Luke A. & Deborah K. Lands
John Lanphier
Larry Brady Realty Co
William R. & Leslie A. Larsen
Mark ’99 & Rachel Larson
Jeff Lassen
Jeffrey E. Lassen ’09
Bruno & Patricia Lavandier
Julie Lay
Mark & Barbara D. Lea
Dorothy Lease
Joseph M. ’03 & Leeah Lechuga
Thomas M. & Lori A. Lee
Greg LeRoy
James M. & Shelly C. Lesnansky
Nicholas R. Lesnansky ’09
Colin R. Levitch ’09
Christopher Levkulich ’99
Dean & Karen Liley
James O. & Teresa Lilly
Craig A. & Beatriz P. Linn
James A. ’96 & Angela Lobato
Caroline E. Locke ’09
Andrew M. ’00 & Katelyn Long
Frederick & Martha Long
Nicholas T. ’94 & Colleen Long
Phillip J. Long ’92
Paul J. Lotz ’88
Ian Loughlin
V. Maxim ’72 & Wendy Lucero
Frank Lutes
Daniel Luzietti ’96
Mike & Jenny A. Lynch
Matthew & Ruby Lynett
Anastasia C. Lynn ’09
Jack M. Lynn ’09
Jessica A. Lynn ’09
Darrel Lyons
Kirk & Kathleen M. MacDonald
Stephen M. Macke ’09
Timothy J. & Mavis A. Mackin
Loryn J. Madsen ’09
Edward & Sally Maher
Victoria Mahon
Dan & Leslie Mahraun
Carol Malone
Mama Louise Italian Restaurant
David J. Manente ’09
Francis Marcel-Keyes
Patrick D. Mariano ’69
Paul D. & Alison M. Marien
Paul & Elise Markel
James & Sally C. Marks
Kenneth S. & Mary C. Marks
Robert L. & Jane M. Marolda
Scott Marshall ’09
William & Jeanne M. Martin
Mike & Mary Martinez
Scott G. & Jeannean M. Martinez
Brian S. ’93 & Angela Martorella
Eric Massey ’09
Jason W. & Meg Masten
Timothy P. ’68 & Jane Masterson
Charles A. & Joan E. Mateskon
Laura Elizabeth Matthews
Bill & Mary P. Mauser
Richard R. McArdle
Kevin P. McAtee ’04
Dean & Ann McBournie
Conor F. McCabe ’09
Conor McCarthy ’09
Gerald N. ’51 & Gwen McCarthy
Patrick C. & Christine O. McCarthy
James P. ’76 & Beth J. McConaty
Matthew B. McConaty ’01
Michael T. & Holly B. McConnell
Patricia McCulloch
Noah B. McDermott ’09
Brian T. & Mayme L. McDonald
McDonald Consulting & Design
James F. & Mary Kay McGann
Anthony McGill
Jodi McGill
Michael & Patricia McKernan
Victor L. & Caroline McMichen
Roger & Cindy McNamara
Tom & Adrienne McNamara
Robert H. & Pamela McPhee
James L. & Judith A. McQuaid
Meadow Inc
Michael & Sher Meagher
Dennis & Elma Means
Damian T. Mencini ’10
Raymond A. & Gail D. Mencini
Justin P. Merkowitz ’98
& Diana M. Torres
Todd Merkowitz
Thomas F. Messenger ’65
† Deceased
Campaign totals include bequests and estate gifts from departed members of our community
FFE FINAL REPORT
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Campaign Donors
The FOUNDATIONS FOR EXCELLENCE
Charles S. Meyer ’96
Jesse A. Meyer ’01
Jennifer A. Meyerrose
Michelle Miles
Daniel W. Milewsky ’09
Christopher D. Milinazzo ’09
Gregory A. & Barbara A. Miller
Mark X. Miller ’11
Marsha Miller
Paul L. Miller ’04
Tim J. & Cynthia A. Miller
Frank R. & Bonita L. Mineo
Michael G. & Jennifer L. Mingle
Michael E. & Diane M. Mitchell
James M. & Lauren E. Molloy
Brendan Q. Monahan ’09
Martin J. ’66 & Cordelia Mooney
Kevin D. Moore ’09
Joseph B. Moran ’09
Bob & Jo Mordecai
Jill C. Morgenstern
Susan Morgenstern
James M. & Janet Y. Mortinsen
Kathleen Morton
Walter F. & Luette S. Morton
Douglas C. & Melanie Motlong
Sarah A. Moyer ’09
Stephen F. ’61 & Mary Mueller
Thomas J. & Joyce Muhie
Alexander J. Mulcahy ’09
Michael G. & Joanne Mulhern
James T. & Eileen M. Mullen
Paul Muller
Ian Mulligan
Larry & Patricia Mundell
Chris & Teresa Murdy
William P. Murphy & Sarah E. Kinzer
Daniel J. ’01 & Caitlin Murray
Joseph W. Murray
Richard S. & Dawne Murray
Joseph J. Mykyten
Michael R. Nadorff ’03
Eugene & Marilyn Naes
Herbert T. Nagamoto
& Rebecca L. Wilson
National Christian Foundation Colorado
Andrew ’96 & Lori Newland
John M. Newland ’04
Max Nicholson
Matthew G. Nier ’09
Jim & Mary Nikkel
Philip & Carey E. Norrish
Nicholas S. & Elizabeth A. Norton
Alexander P. Nowell ’09
David A ’08. & Katherine D. ’08 Nowicki
Steven R. & Holli J. Nucci
Claudio & Patricia Lisarelli Oddone
Brian D. & Natalie O’Dea
Sean M. & Rachel O’Dea
Thomas C. & Catherine M. O’Hollearn
Joseph P. & Jane A. O’Leary
Emily L. O’Neill ’09
Michael T. ’63 & Suzie O’Neill
Barbara Onorato
Brian Onorato
Ana P. Orozco ’09
George A. Ort ’09
Sue E. Parks
Jim Paroline
Caitlyn A. Pasion ’09
Bethany M. Paul
Patrick J. Peddecord
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Keith G. ’73 & Anna M. Peetz
Thomas A. & Amy T. Perchiazzi
Robert J. ’76 & Patty Peters
Malory Peterson
Christopher D. & Ana Paula P. Pichler
Clint R. & Michelle E. Pierce
Kenneth D. Pimple ’79 & Jennifer Livesay
Pine Creek Clothing
Gregory W. & Amy M. Plank
Joel Pleiman
Dominic D. Poletto ’09
Brian Pordon
Victor & Carissa Prado
Prime Time Thermographics, Inc
Project Management Advisors, Inc
Paul F. & Judy K. H. Prouty
John F. & Monica X. Ptasinski
Dean E. & Susanne Pulver
Kevin G. & Elizabeth F. Quinn
Michael ’85 & Beth Quinn
Robert H. Rafalski & Kristi L. Blumhardt
Michael L. ’69 & Leslie Raisch
Douglas & Margaret Raitt
Ryan & Patricia L. Ramey
Thomas E. & Catherine S. Ramey
Alexis G. Rawlings ’09
Bruce & Michelle Raymond
Kevin Rees
Timothy & Lucinda Rees
Regis Jesuit Men’s Club
Robert B. & Margaret M. Reich
Patrick E. Reidy ’04
Timothy M. Reidy ’05
Robert J. & Kimberly F. Reifsnider
Peter R. & Kimberly Reiser
Jean-Noel H. & Kimberly Reynders
Jim & Tammy Rheinheimer
John Rheinheimer
Mark & Michelle Riley
Stephen R. & Janet L. Roark
Gregory & Susan Robards
Michael & Hillary Robben
Eric W. Robbins ’01
Andrew J. & Annemarie Roberts
Stephen A. ’79 & Elizabeth A. Robertson
Nadia Rodakowski
Robert M. & Sue Romero
Douglas A. Rossi
John J. & Mary L. Rossi
Levi Rossi ’09
Ryan Rousseau ’09
Robert & Kathleen Roxby
Eric Rubenstein
Frank Russo
Steven L. & Sharon M. Sager
Darel & Joan Saindon
Edward L. Saindon ’98
Thomas C. & Rebecca S. Samson
Erika M. Sanchez ’09
Bob & Debbie Sandberg
Brian Sanders
Jerry L. & Sheila M. Sandhagen
Ernest P. ’76 & Carol Sanelli
Bruno M. & Shawna M. Sannes
David Sapienza
Madeline M. Sapyta ’09
Timothy J. Sauer ’06
Charlie Saulino
Nickolas Sauve
Frank I. ’78 & Cheryl L. Scheitler
Raymond & Teresa Schiavone
Salvatore D. Schifano ’09
SUMMER 2015 F F E F I N A L R E P O R T
The Steele Center provides students with the opportunity to not only discover a
passion, but to develop it in an unrestricted fashion. I auditioned for my first musical
ever as a senior, partially because I saw the incredible commitment Regis Jesuit made
to the performing arts programs. I no longer felt like the school was putting the arts
behind everything else. I was a football player with a dream, and I felt like the Steele
Center gave me the best opportunity to make that dream a reality.
Rod L. & Annie W. Schluter
Matthew ’96 & Gillian Schmitz
Pat & Diane Schneider
Robert & Melanie B. Schraeder
Stephen Schroeder ’63
& Kay Ellen Dailey
Geoffrey Sederberg ’99
Dennis J. Seitz ’57 & BJ Hall
Sheridan R. Seymour ’09
Larry M. ’65 & Betty Sferra
Ryan W. Sharp ’09
Christopher Shaver
Kenneth Shaw
William C. & Mary L. Sheldon
Kristen C. Sheridan ’09
Patrick L. & Dianne M. Shipley
Ed Shonsey ’63
James Simon
Jonathan L. Sinkiewicz ’09
Hannah J. Skinner ’08
Jay & Ann S. Skinner
Christopher A. Smith ’11
J. Ray & Denna M. Smith
John J. ’79 & Susan Smith
Natalie L. Smith ’09
Richard P. Smith ’76
Walter J. & Rita A. Smith
Zachary Smith ’00
Steven J. Solita & Jo-Ellen S. Solita
George M. & Deanna D. Soulis
Specialist in Orthodontics, PC
Daniel A. & Sarah J. Spencer
Andrew J. & Joanne M. Spiessbach
John N. & Tina M. Spiliotis
Nicholas Spiliotis & Marya Spiliotis
Charles St. John ’09
Colin F. St. John ’01
Marc D. ’76 & Julie St. John
Penny D. St. John
Spencer C. Stachler ’09
Thomas & Catriona Stack
Anna F. Staerz ’09
Ann Stafford
Brian J. & Jeanne M. Stafford
Kevin S. Standbridge & Sharon M.
Malloy-Standbridge
John M. & Bonnie J. Stanford
Victor & Anna Startsev
Jared J. Stasi ’09
Marguerite† Steele
Steve B. & Cathy Stemper
Paul & Michelle L. Stevinson
Paige E. Story ’09
Douglas W. Stout ’94 & Misty Stout
Joseph F. ’65 & Ula Jean Stucka
Bryce J. Suchomel ’09
– Derek Haase ’15, “Jesus” in Jesus Christ Superstar,
National Merit Award Winner and soon-to-be Georgetown University Bulldog
Daniel P. & Sandra Sullivan
Gene J. & Kathryn M. Sullivan
Maureen Sullivan
Tammey Sullivan
Patrick M. Sutherland ’09
Alyssa L. Swanson ’09
Peter Swanson ’07
Steven & Nancy L. Swanson
Stephen Sweeney ’95
Montgomery & Andrea Sykora
William B. ’96 & Jeana Tamminga
William T. Tara & Maria N. Garvey-Tara
Leon C. Tarman ’09
Laurie Taylor
William S. & Julie A. Taylor
Samuel H. Tesfalidet ’07
Adam M. Tewahade ’06
Tesfalidet Tewolde
& Tsigiewoine Gebreyesus
Mary Fran Tharp
Albert H. & Rosanna T. Thomas
David & Pamela† Thomas
Peter C. & Cynthia T. Thomas
James Thompson
Jayne Thorpe
Bryan T. & Sydney L. Timme
Barbara Tinucci
Nicholas P. Tippery ’96
Scott & Roxanne M. Tirone
Victoria J. Titterington ’07
Rawdon & Karen Tomlinson
Lantz & Yvette Trantham
Joel Tribelhorn
Danielle N. Trollinger
Steven & Christine Tromly
Terrance Tschatschula & Kelly Owens
Robert J. Tuchscherer ’01
Graham Turbyne ’09
Brogan L. Turner ’09
Christopher & Margaret Turner
James N. & Jeanne M. Turner
Ross E. Turner ’02
Kelly M. & Bernadette M. Tynan
Edward G. Udry ’48
William J. ’59 & Marty Uebelher
Hannah L. Urban ’09
Jan Urban
John D. Urban ’69
Michael J. Urban
Mark & Kate Urich
Bart & Aimee F. Valls
Stephanie Van Bogart
Erik T. & Lisa H. Van Bramer
Alex B. Vanicek ’06
Anthony B. Vanicek ’09
Stephanie Varga
Jaime A. & Ileana M. Vasquez
Christina Vela
William Veronda ’95
Anthony H. ’65 & Barbara Veto
Kimberly R. Vieira ’09
J. Victor ’50 & Ann C. Vifquain
Freddy R. & Maricarmen Vilanova
Christian R. Villarruel ’09
Jerome & Patrice Vincent
John P. & Jennifer P. Vitella
Madonna Vogt
VOICE
Michael M. & Laura L. Wafer
Braden Waller ’09
Richard & Carol H. Waller
Kristina Walshauser
Randy & Casey Warren
Claude Diener & Judith H. Weaver
Joseph D. & Karen Webster
Leonard & Catherine C. Wegner
Thomas J. ’60 & Jewel Wegs
Ed & Betty Wegscheid
Robert S. & Pauline M. Weichert
Edward & Margaret Weideman
Bill & Suzy Weimar
Brad Weinig ’99
James & Mary Weis
Dennis M. & Margaret M. Weisbrod
James E. & Susan A. Welsch
Howard L. & Gretchen L. West
Michael S. West ’09
Charles Wheeler ’09
Sharon E. Wheeler
Todd Whittemore
Richard H. & Michelle M. Wiley
Nicholas R. Willenbrock ’12
Marc & Colleen Willency
William P. & Kathleen Willson
Kris T. Wilson & Lora F. Cazier
Meghan C. Winters ’09
Robert & Ellie Wise
Neil A. & Kimberly E. Wiser
Paul A. & Jennifer E. Wolpert
Nicholas F. Woodward ’01
Peter Woolley ’09
David T. Wright ’11
Doug & Maureen Wulf
Briana K. Young ’09
Alfred J. Zarlengo ’86
Nicholas F. Zasowski ’07
Alicia A. Ziegler
Donald S. Ziska ’69
Andrew J. Zoellner ’09
Steve & Lisa Zukaitis
Thomas M. Zulanas ’09
† Deceased
Campaign totals include bequests and estate gifts from departed members of our community
Alumni
Raider
Array of Artists!
SUMMER ISSUE
2015
Alumni in the Arts
BY R . J . T U CH SCH E RE R ’ 0 1 , D IR E C T O R O F A LU MN I REL ATION S
My fine motor skills, or lack thereof, never allowed me to be
artistic in the traditional sense. And come to think of it I’m
not very artistic in the nontraditional sense either. The alumni
featured here, however, demonstrate a range of skills in a variety
of different art forms—from the small stage to Hollywood, from
traveling the world taking photos to playing post-apocalyptic
honky-tonk country music. They represent just a few of the
scores of Raider alums working in the arts. They took what
Regis Jesuit taught them and brought it to the next level. Let me
paint you a picture of what some of our alumni are doing in the
arts…
Hollywood Hyatt
Filmmaker Andrew Hyatt ’01 believes his storytelling was
shaped by his elementary school days of sneaking into the
basement late at night to watch marathons of The Twilight Zone
and his obsession with comic books and 80s adventure films.
Hyatt’s journey to filmmaking began at Loyola Marymount
University where he wrote, directed and produced a number
of award-winning shorts. He has written projects for a number
of high-profile producers including Graham King (Argo, The
Departed, The Aviator), Lorenzo Di Bonaventura (Transformers,
GI Joe), Steve McEveety (Passion of the Christ, Braveheart)
and XYZ Films (The Raid). He’s also been a collaborator on
creative material and crafted content for a variety of prominent
individuals including adventurer Bear Grylls, Archbishop
Charles Chaput of Philadelphia and Isaac Slade of The Fray.
Hyatt says, “I wonder if I’m alone in this or if it’s a common
feeling amongst alumni, but to a certain degree I think I took
RJHS for granted at the time I was there. I’m not sure I quite
understood the privilege of what I was able to be a part of as
those four years went by. It’s now only looking back after nearly
14 years (has it been that long?) that I can see the foundations
that hold me up in my daily life were nearly entirely set by the
academics and the community of RJHS.”
Hyatt’s latest passion is producing content that is deeply
personal, seeking to create material that delves deeper into the
drama of the human condition—exploring good and evil, truth
and beauty. Hyatt just finished post-production on Full of Grace,
a feature film that explores the final days of Mary of Nazareth.
He is currently writing a feature on the Apostle Paul for Outside
Da Box, a Chicago-based film company, and is also writing an
intimate father/daughter drama set against the backdrop of Christ
walking the earth. It is scheduled for production in fall 2015.
Hyatt (right) on set
“I knew at the time there was something different about being
part of RJHS; you could simply look around at other high
schools to see that clearly. From the involvement of parents
and alumni, to the care and dedication of the teachers, staff
and coaches, to the men I got to know over four years, there
was something tangibly different. I enjoyed most things about
it, but what it meant for my future self wasn’t very clear at all.
Most apparent to me now is just how much of my identity was
formed and rooted in those four years. There was a discipline
instilled in me, both through sports and academics. There was
a sense of pride and brotherhood that I didn’t know was so
uncommon. A self-belief that I could, in fact, achieve anything
I set out to do. My parents played a massive role, but it was
firmly imprinted in me at RJHS.”
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The Disappearing Quarterback
Mike Boryla ’69 was a top high school prep quarterback,
took four years of Latin and only dated St. Mary’s girls during
the era when former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice
was a student there. And wouldn’t you know it, Condi, now
a political science professor at Stanford University, Mike’s
college alma mater, used to shoot the breeze with the former
Prom King.
These days, Mike is starring in the one-man show, The
Disappearing Quarterback that tells the tale of walking away
from the sport and teammates he loved. The show, written by
the self-described, “long-haired hippie,” played at Denver’s
Bug Theater this past January and is scheduled to play the
Denver Performing Arts Center. It has received good reviews
from the Philadelphia Inquirer and Denver Post.
Boryla went on to big things at Stanford and then made it to
the NFL, quarterbacking for the Philadelphia Eagles from
1974-76. Then, well, he quit. Who cares about the million
dollar paychecks if you can’t remember where you are and
how you got there? Blanked with concussions, elbow draining
and surgeries, Boryla decided to…disappear.
The play includes nine stories about his days at Stanford. “I
was living in a van in Palo Alto in 1974 listening to Sugar
Magnolia by the Grateful Dead…” Boryla also shares more
than a dozen stories about his time with the Philadelphia
Eagles.
Boryla sharing stories on stage
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Skinner adding some flair to her vehicle
Horrigan, I mean Bib, specializes in guitar and also works
as a senior copywriter in Denver. Chris Johnston, a.k.a.
Buck, is a doctor who can be found running the ER at St.
Anthony’s Hospital, as well as the drum kit for the band.
Eric Johnston, the younger of the Rustys, is a case manager
at Catholic Charities Samaritan House and a case study
on how to shred on guitar. And Ty “Gonzo” Breuer is
the Director of Programs at the very successful Youth on
Record non-profit, as well as director of the pedal steel
guitar. The four came together, bought some western wear
and formed one of the best local shows Denver has to
offer. “All four of us being alums, there was a natural bond
besides just being musicians. We met [at RJ]; we’ve stayed
friends for over 15 years; and I think it shows in the way
we play together,” Chris says, “There are always alums in
our crowds which is a testament to the loyalty Regis Jesuit
instills in all of us.” Just don’t get caught in one of their lies.
Say Cheese!
Born into a family of adventurers, Rebecca,
“Becca” Skinner ’08 was raised in the Rocky
Mountains. After graduating from Regis Jesuit,
she set off to the high Laramie plains to attend the
University of Wyoming where she studied social
work, but retained a love wild spaces and exploring.
She remembers, “The education at RJHS was
important in my career because it encouraged me
to think outside of the box and encouraged lots of
engagement with community service. Specifically,
the Service Project opportunities during my senior
year helped shaped my decision to study social
work in college.”
Eventually, Skinner landed a grant from
National Geographic to photograph and study
communities in the aftermath of natural disasters,
including post-tsunami Sumatra, Indonesia. That
assignment sparked a 32,000 mile trip living out
of her car capturing all along the way. Skinner
has now settled in Bozeman, Mont. where she
works as a freelance photographer in both
conservation and the adventure industry.
Liar Country
Bib Tucker & the Liars Club is a post-apocalyptic
country band that’s dedicated to keeping the country
music tradition alive. If you’re wondering what postapocalyptic country is, you’re not alone. According
to band members Bib Tucker (Justin Horrigan ’01),
Buck Rusty (Chris Johnston ’01), Huck Rusty (Eric
Johnston ’05) and Gonzo (Ty Breuer ’01), it’s any
type of country they want it to be. After all, “we’re
the last darn country band on earth.” So expect every
brand of country music, including outlaw, spaghetti
western, standards, cowboy boots and bathing
suits, western swing, honkytonk, hick hop and even
ranchera at their shows.
The crazy members of Bib Tucker & the Liars Club: (L to R) Justin Horrigan ’01,
Chris Johnston ’01, Eric Johnston ’05 and Ty Breuer ’01
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Class Notes
1960s
Dennis Matthews, MD ’64 was named the 2014 recipient of the
Gabriella E. Molnar, MD Pediatric PM&R (Physical Medicine
and Rehabilitation) Lifetime Achievement Award. He is currently
Fischahs Chair in Pediatric Rehabilitation and Medical Director of
The Children’s Hospital Rehabilitation Center at the University of
Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Denver.
Fr. Thomas M. Rochford, SJ ’64 will be returning to his alma
mater, Regis Jesuit, this fall to help with Pastoral programs for
both students and adults.
Stan Cuba ’66 wrote an illustrated history of the Denver Artists
Guild in the first half of the 20th century and will be published
this June by History Colorado, formerly known as the Colorado
Historical Society.
Former quarterback of the Philadelphia Eagles, Mike Boryla ’69
has become a full-time playwright, and his one-man show, The
Disappearing Quarterback, debuted in Colorado this past January.
Learn more about Boryla and his play at www.regisjesuit.com/
alumniinthenews.
Former vice president of Regional Strategy and Planning for
Noble Energy, Dan Kelly ’77, returned to his alma mater to
speak to a room full of RJ students about the energy industry. Dan
was the fourth alum to speak in our Alumni Mentorship Series.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering from the
Colorado School of Mines and has 30 years of drilling, reservoir
and production operations experience.
1980s
Gary Bomar ’87 is the proud owner of Gary Lee’s Motor Club
and Grub in Denver. He graciously hosted an Alumni After
Hours event at his restaurant which featured five different local
breweries, including Zach Schmitz ’99 and Kyle O’Loughlin ’01
of Crazy Mountain Brewery and New Belgium, speaking on their
history and portfolio and providing beer samplings.
Jeff ’80 and Heather Nemechek were awarded the John Francis
Regis Outstanding Service Award at graduation this year. Jeff serves
on the school’s Audit & Finance and Investment Committees.
The Class of 1969 presented former
faculty member, Fr. Michael J. Tueth,
SJ with a Jesuit Bust of himself that
will be put on the Jesuit Wall of Fame
in The Steele Center at Regis Jesuit.
1970s
The Nemecheks accepting their award at graduation
Steve Berthodlt ’74 won the Sixth
Annual Raider Poker Tournament.
Fr. Tueth with his
ceramic likeness
John ’74 and Susan Sheridan received the John Francis Regis
Outstanding Service Award. John will complete his time as chair
of the Board of Trustees for Regis Jesuit this summer.
1990s
Five-time MLS Cup winner, Brian Mullan ’97, was named
assistant coach of the Colorado Rapids and the club’s new
community ambassador.
Chad Iske ’94 was named associate head coach of the
Sacramento Kings.
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The Sheridans with Fr. Steele
Class Notes
2000s
Sean Casper ’00 is currently a land supervisor for Noble Energy.
He joined Dan Kelly ’77 for the Alumni Mentorship Series on the
energy industry.
Tim Miller ’00 was named communications director for
presidential candidate Jeb Bush.
Peninsula Hotel Chef Eric David ’01 led a service event in
Chicago for Regis Jesuit alumni at the Ronald McDonald House.
Nearly 20 alums prepared and served dinner to over 100 people at
the home.
Mehry Eslaminia ’07 made her DCPA Theatre Company debut
playing Kate in the world premiere of Appoggiatura. Former
theatre critic for The Denver Post and now the DCPA’s senior
arts journalist, John Moore ’81 profiled Eslaminia for Denver
Centerstage. Read the profile and watch the video at
www.regisjesuit.com/alumniinthenews.
Erik Kreutzer ’07 graduated from Vanderbilt University Law
School in May and will work for Jones Day Law Firm in New
York City.
Matt Magee ’07 was ordained to the diaconate this past March.
Current Regis Jesuit teacher Emily Glenn ’08 was named a
National Science Teachers Association Fellow.
Joe McManus ’08 is currently with the special initiatives director
at the Roosevelt Institute Campus Network, which was awarded
the MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions.
Roger Returns
The RJ soccer star, Roger Espinoza ’05, is coming back to the United
States to play in the MLS
Chicago-area alums serving together
Ronny O’Dwyer, SJ ’01 was ordained a Jesuit priest on June 13
in New Orleans.
The Okee Dokee Brothers—Justin Lansing ’03 and Joe
Mailander ’04—were nominated for yet another GRAMMY
Award in the Best Children’s Album category.
Dr. Tyler Borg ’04 graduated in May from the University of
Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio after completing his
residency in periodontics. After three years in Texas, Tyler has
moved back to Westminster,
Colo. with his wife, Dr.
Jenna Nicholson, who is a
dentist as well. Tyler and
Jenna are very excited
to return home and start
practicing dentistry in June.
By Colin Giardino ’18, RJ Media
The former Regis Jesuit soccer star returned to Major League Soccer this
past January after playing two seasons with Wigan Athletic in England.
Espinoza also played in the 2012 London Olympics and two World
Cups for his home country Honduras. Espinoza will rejoin Sporting
Kansas City who drafted him eleventh overall in 2008, when Roger
was just 20 years old. “I always knew I was going to come back; I just
didn’t know when. This is the league I started in and I wanted to come
back,” Espinoza said. Reflecting on his time playing soccer at Regis
Jesuit, Espinoza said it had a huge impact on his career. “Being in soccer
practice every day with my teammates and being in classrooms where
the teachers give you a great education sets you up for the future.” Read
the full article on RJ Media at www.regisjesuit.com/RogerEspinoza.
Photo Credit Nick Smith, Sporting KC. Used with permission.
Tyler Borg and wife Jenna Nicholson
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Class Notes
2010s
Frank Kane ’10 graduated from Rockhurst
University in December and was accepted into
the Jesuit Novitiate where he will begin studies
in August.
Ana Holland ’13, who was the fastest high school athlete in the
country when she graduated from Regis Jesuit, transferred from
the University of Virginal to CU.
Clark Smith ’13 won the 500-yard freestyle during the NCAA
men’s swimming championships.
Joey Ptasinski ’10 of Lafayette College helped
lead the Leopards to a Patriot League Conference
Championship.
Lauren Blumhardt ’11 will be serving in the
Alum Service Corps at Arrupe Jesuit High School
next year.
Franke
Kane ‘10
Jordan Hatfield ’14, who owns the Regis Jesuit record in pole
vault record clearing 16-0, is currently vaulting his way to the top
on Duke University’s track and field team.
Hennessey Stuart ’14
earned an ACC
Championship title in the
200 m backstroke with
a school and conference
recording-breaking time.
Stuart also earned AllACC honors and charted
the second-fastest time
in program history in
the 100 m backstroke.
Stuart was named to the
2015 All-ACC Academic
Team.
The Nashville rock band KOA featuring Conor Kelly ’11 and
Chase Bader ’11 played in The Z Theatre on Thursday, May 7 as
part of the Year of the Arts.
Emily Witt ’11 has been named a Rhodes Scholar and will study
at Oxford next year. She also received the J.E. Wallace Sterling
Award for Scholastic Achievement.
Katie Arora ’12 graduated from Saint Louis University last May.
She was one of 18 graduating seniors honored with the SLU
Spirit of the Billiken award.
Missy Franklin ’13 helped lead her Cal-Berkeley Bears team to a
NCAA swimming championship this year ahead of turning pro in
March. She will compete in Worlds this August in Russia.
GD Principal Gretchen Kessler with
Emily Witt ‘11
OF THE CLASSES OF
0, 1985, 1990, 1995,
1965, 1970, 1975, 198
2000, 2005
and Golden Grads!
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ent again!
Come relive the fun & excitem
Saturday, July 18, 2015
Faculty & Staff Notes
In this feature of The Raider, we list milestone occasions,
awards or events for members of the faculty and staff.
Megan & Ryan Larson are enamored of daughter Caroline
Charlie shows early enthusiasm for
his mom’s school
Grady Bauer getting his Glo-worm on
The Brown Family Four
Baby Boomlet
Honors and Awards
Charles Oliver was born November 16, 2014. He is the
second child of Boys Division English teacher Jeni Rinner and
her husband Jeremy Gates.
Ken Shaw, head boys basketball coach and Boys Division PE
teacher, was inducted into the Colorado High School Coaches
Association Hall of Fame on March 28, 2015. The 2014-15
season marked Shaw’s 40th year coaching basketball, the last
eight years at Regis Jesuit.
Girls Division Spanish teacher, Megan Larson and her husband
Ryan welcomed their first child, Caroline Grace, on February 26,
2015.
Miriam “Miri” Lucille Brown came into the world on February
27, 2015. She is the second child and daughter for Girls Division
counselor Ginger Brown and her husband Nate.
On April 14, 2015, Boys Division Counseling chair, Dana
Bauer, her husband Brandon and big sister Hayden welcomed
Grady James to their family.
Head swim coach for both the boys and girls teams, Nick
Frasersmith was named CHSAA’s Girls 5A Swim Coach of the
Year and Kim Hagger was named Diving Coach of the Year at
the girls State swim meet in February.
Emily Glenn ’08, Girls Division Science teacher, was named
a fellow to the National Science Teachers Association (NTSA)
New Science Teacher Academy. She is one of only four teachers
chosen for this honor in Colorado and the only one from a
Catholic school.
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Where Are They Now?
Ralph Taylor – Still Standing 50 Years Strong
B Y B E N S T E YA E R T ’ 1 6 , R J ME D IA
The day is early, and the weather reflects it. A
cool winter morning at Regis Jesuit High School
witnesses the arrival of Mr. Ralph Taylor, a teacher
who has seen it all in his 50 years at the school.
He steps out of his Mazda 3, takes note of the cool
breeze, enjoys it for a brief moment, then heads
inside, eager to start the week.
These days, Taylor co-teaches a highly-coveted American
Studies course, along with various junior and senior English
courses. However, since 1965 Taylor has taught a variety of
subjects including Latin and theology. “When you work at an
institution for as long as I have you begin to become a Jack-ofall-Trades,” he says.
Despite his many commitments to the educational program
at Regis Jesuit, Taylor has also been an integral part of the
Regis Jesuit athletics program. He has been the announcer for
home Regis Jesuit football and basketball games for the past
30 years. For a role he takes just as seriously as his teaching,
Taylor spends significant time before each game preparing for
his play-calling.
Taylor in the
1964 yearbook
There are plenty of reasons that explain why teachers devote
their livelihoods to the education of future generations, but for
Taylor it is seeing the students make the connections between
the knowledge they bring with them and the concepts that he
shares with them. Taylor believes that he learns just as much
as the students. “It teaches your own mind a lot; there are all
kinds of people with professions that haven’t read anything
outside of their professions,” Taylor says.
The discovery of the countless mysteries in the world of how
things work is the ultimate question Taylor aims to enlighten
his students about. “If I take a lead pencil and it has a lot of
carbon, some nitrogen and some other elements, what this
pencil can do is make marks on a surface. Now those same
elements, they are in you and me, but in you and me, that same
pencil can hope and dream and write poetry,” he says.
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Taylor has been asked countless times why he still teaches
at Regis Jesuit he simply responds... “You always want to be
where you are.”
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was originally published in the April 2015 issue
of Ignite, an award-winning student publication of the RJ Media program.
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Teaching then
Teaching now
Take a Virtual Tour of
Regis Jesuit’s Roots with
Mr. Taylor!
Join Ralph as he leads current students on a
tour of Main Hall (a.k.a. “The Pink Palace” and
“The Rock”) and Claver Hall (“The New Building”) at Regis University as part of RJ Media’s
RJ Generations project. While there, you can
also check out profiles on Guy Gibbs ’47, Charlie
Saulino, Phil Steele, SJ ’66, Bob Sullivan, SJ ’54.
www.regisjesuit.com/rjgenerations.
Taylor’s 2015 yearbook photo
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Raider Journeys
A recurring feature in The Raider, where we
share photos from members of the globetrotting
community of Regis Jesuit.
Ibrahim Ba ’18 getting their zombie on
for the RJ Halloween football game
Reed ’13, Logan ’15, Donovan ’15, Ross
and Susan Ronan in Howth, Ireland
Dr. Richard Kemme ’48 with grads of the Orthopaedic
Clinical Officers Training Program in Malawi Africa
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Lauren Treese-Ellebracht showing her school
spirit in Indonesia over Spring Break
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Jenny Evans ’12 (left) makes a
Spring Break visit to Prague where
classmate Danielle Craven ’12 was
studying abroad
Future Raider Matthew Baer, Hunter
Sherrard ’18, Michael Baer ’17 pose after
golfing in Tucson over Spring Break
To submit a photo for inclusion in Raider Journeys, send your picture(s) [resolution of 300 dpi or
better – standard for most digital cameras and smart phones] to communications@regisjesuit.com.
In Memoriam
ALUMNI
Listed in ascending order by year of graduation
James C. Powers ’38, father of Mike Powers ’62
William Bastien ’39, brother of Charles ’54
and father of William Bastien ’78
John “Jack” Fleming Kelly ’43
Paul Burns ’47, brother of Robert Burns ’43
Jerome L. Bechter ’46, father of Don Bechter ’80
William F. Owens ’48
Ronald R. Himstreet ’50, father of Joseph Himstreet ’83
Robert J. Scavo ’50
William Faddis ’52
Rev. James V. Veltrie, SJ ’52
James Dillon ’54, brother of John† ’58
and father of Jamie ’82 Dillon
James W Creamer ’56
Peter J. McLaughlin ’57
Fr. William Paul “Bill” Kottenstette ’59
John D. Steinbruner ’59
Rev. John J. Grabrian ’62
Rev. Lawrence B. Kaiser ’65, brother of Ken ’69
and Jon ’75 Kaiser
Robert W. Parlett ’66
Gary Brachle ’68
Michael D. Fisher ’78
Thomas Michael Bendel ’80, brother of Sean Bendel ’78
Ephrain Silas Valdez ’86
Justin Strobach ’98
William “Billy” Meckling ’11 brother of Peter ’11
and Megan Mary ’14 Meckling
FAMILY & FRIENDS
Listed alphabetically by last name
Molly Aberle, sister of Emily Aberle ’15
Judith A. Austin, wife of longtime RJ teacher Bob Austin† and mother of Shaun Austin ’80
Fr. Jack Bergin, SJ, former RJ teacher
Kris Burns, wife of Dan Burns ’77
Sue Garnett, mother of William Garnett ’78
Mary L. Gauthier, mother of Matthew ’79
and Mark ’82 Gauthier
Robert R. Graft III, husband of Mary Kay Graft, former assistant to the Boys Division Dean, and father
of Rob Graft IV ’00
Stuart Jenkins, father of Alex ’11, Kristen ’09
and Spencer, Jr. ’07 Jenkins
Debra Johnson, wife of Charles Johnson ’58
Jacqueline Levitch, mother of Colin Levitch ’09
Kathleen O’Hanlon La Brash, sister of
Simon Peter O’Hanlon ’65
Robert McPhee, father of RJ teacher and coach, Bob McPhee
Leona Marie Morgan Fly, mother of Vicki Dix, former
BD counselor
The entire community of Regis Jesuit extends
its sincere sympathy to the family and friends
of loved ones who have died recently. The
following are remembered in our prayers:
Sherman R. Miller IV, husband of Trustee Mary Sullivan and father of Buzz ’10 and Ralsey Miller
Lucille Iacino Scheitler, mother of Frank ’78
and Eric ’79 Scheitler
John Schlager, father of Dylan Schlager’14
Eleanor Schraeder, mother of Richard ’65
and Gary ’70 Schraeder
Joan Selner, mother of Daniel ’81 and Peter ’84 Selner
Keith Eleese Wadkins-Guererro, mother of Allison Roberts, GD Assistant Principal
Anne Weckbaugh, mother of Walter Weckbaug ’62
We have also been informed recently of the deaths of
the following alumni and extend our sympathies and
prayers to their loved ones.
John F. Merkl ’34
Frank M. Scherer ’34
Rev. Omer V. Foxhaven ’36
Thomas J. Klausner ’37
William J Crowley ’40
James T. Reilly ’42
Gerald McCarthy ’45
Jerry Coursey ’46
Ray Dillon ’49
Joseph Lampert ’50
Patrick Scheer ’50
Rev. J. Patrick Walsh, SJ ’50
John “Jack” Carragher ’51
William J. Kempker ’51
Charles “Tom” Bastien ’54, brother of William Bastien ’39 and father of Matthew Bastien ’82
Frank P. Herigstad ’54
Paul J. Harrison ’55
Henry Bonavida ’57
John Deprimo ’58
Greg Hodge ’69
Michael F. Boden ’76
Rick Taddonio ’76
Thomas S. Dwyer ’86
Kory Perigo ’90
† Also deceased
The names recorded in this section represent those made known to us between
October 24, 2014 and May 14, 2015. Any passings after that date will be listed
in the winter 2015 issue.
We make every effort to account accurately for the passing of any alumnus/a,
student, faculty or staff member as well as that of any of their parents, spouses,
siblings or children. If we are aware of other relationships the deceased had
to members of our community, we do our best to list them as well. We also
share news of the deaths of all members of our extended community on the
In Memoriam page of our website (www.regisjesuit.com/inmemoriam).We
sincerely regret any oversights or errors that may occur.
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Calendar Highlights
Saturday, July 18
Raiders Reunion 2015
Tuesday, August 18
First Day of Classes
Saturday, August 22
26th Annual Pig Roast at the Jesuit Residence
Friday, September 4
Mass of the Holy Spirit
Wednesday, September 9
11th Annual Fall Classic Golf Tournament at Sanctuary
Saturday, September 12
4th Annual RJ Day for Others All-community Day of Service
Friday, October 2
Together for Tradition: Alumni Homecoming BBQ and Football Game
Saturday, October 3
RJ Demps ’09 Memorial 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
Sunday, October 25
Admissions Open House
Friday, November 6
Remembrance Mass
November 6-8 and 13-15
RJHS Theatre presents How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
Sunday, November 22
Grandparents Day
Saturday, December 5
Class of 2019 Entrance Exam
December TBA
Regis Jesuit vs. Mullen Basketball Games
December TBA
Red & White Christmas: Raiders Reunion for the Classes of 2010
Thursday, December 24
Young Alumni Christmas Eve Mass at Our Lady of Loreto
Final 02.28.10
For full details on upcoming alumni events, visit www.regisjesuit.com/alumnievents.
For full details on all upcoming events at Regis Jesuit, visit www.regisjesuit.com/calendar.
All events are held at the school unless otherwise noted.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
www.regisjesuit.com
303.269.8000 Boys Division
303.269.8100 Girls Division
303.269.8047 Alumni Office
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Summer is a great time to review your estate plan to ensure that everything is in order.
Visit www.regisjesuit.com/plannedgiving for information on wills, trusts, powers of
attorney and a glossary of estate planning terms. Leave your legacy at Regis Jesuit.