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Reflections
Summer 2008 News of Interest to Alumni, Family, and Friends of Bishop Lynch High School
Bishop Michael Duca, Class of ’70
Installed in Shreveport
Michael Duca ’70
Inside:
Zihlman’s Honor
Auction 2008
Graduation 2008
Career Day 2008
Advancement
Alumni Notes
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On Sunday, May 18 Bishop Lynch High
School graduated 239 seniors in ceremonies
held at the Garland Special Events Center.
Story on page 8. For a complete list of
awards and honors, please visit the website
at www.bishoplynch.org.
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Bishop Lynch Alumni
Advisory Board of Directors
Bishop Lynch Alumni
Association Board
Kaila Richards Alcantar ’96
Tom Bosworth ’77
Sean Brockette ’89
Jerry Cadigan ’69
Morgan Denton ’02
Maureen Ellinger Farmer ’66
John Ganter ’67
Cari Giles ’87
Jim Hodges ’73
Greg Hoes ’81
Peggy Hoffman ’86
Stephen Howard ’88
Cathy Driscoll Irby ’69
Christian Keller ’01
Pete Lampo ’72
Peter Malouf honorary alum
Kristin Mannari ’99
Lisa-Kay Stone ’96
Rosanne diBiase Maurer ’83
Aisha McClendon ’94
Ed McGonigle ’93
John Nelka ’70
Andrew Nevitt ’88
Dan O’Connell ’70
Roman Plugge ’75
Steve Ramos ’85
David Roffino ’70
Mary Sansone Schaar ’78
Michael Schwitter ’98
Chris Sebastian ’03
Pat Collins Shotland ’76
Craig Stock ’91
John Stock ’74
Wally Stock ’66
Cecelia Foster Wheeler ’87
Meg Whittaker ’03
Tom Yoxall ’84
Coleen Zihlman ’98
President
Lois Herrin ’71
Vice President
Gene Schaefers ’77
Secretary
Jenci Kocsis ’94
Treasurer
Fran Poteet ’72
Parliamentarian
Carolyn Cochran ’69
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Bishop Michael Duca ’70 leads
Shreveport
Coach of the Year Andy Zihlman ’72
Auction 2008
Graduation 2008
advancement
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Annual Giving
Colin’s Classic
activities
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Performing Arts
Schools for Schools Summit
athletics
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Wrestling, Basketball
College-bound athletes
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Mission Statement
Faithful to Catholic Tradition and to our Dominican
heritage of scholarship and service, Bishop Lynch High
School fosters the well being of the total person by
bringing together a diverse educational community
where students are taught to strive for excellence, to
seek truth, and to work for justice in the world.
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In loving memory
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PersonalReflections
Borrowing just one line from Frank Sinatra, 2007-2008
“Was a very good year” for Bishop Lynch High School.
Beyond the almost annual awards and honors garnered
by our staff and students I would like to highlight
some uniquely outstanding accomplishments earned by
faculty, alumni and students this year.
We join his family and 1970 classmates in
expressing our great pride in Monsignor Michael Duca
’70 having been installed as the second Bishop of
the Shreveport Diocese. Over the years he has been a
most loyal alumnus. Last fall he celebrated the alumni
weekend Mass and presided at the dedication of the
Sister Dorice/Alumni Hall. I visited briefly with Bishop
Duca at the Mass of Thanksgiving celebrated at our
Cathedral on May 6. Bishop Duca went out of his way
to tell me that he would appreciate the opportunity to
return to his school and celebrate Mass for the student
body and community. I hope to take him up on that
desire as soon as his schedule permits.
. . . it has indeed been not only a
“very good year,” but an exceptionally
successful year for your school.
It has been well-publicized that Andy Zihlman ’72,
received a coaching honor in April. However, this was
not just another well deserved recognition, but rather he
was named National High School Coach of the Year by
the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association. See page
4 of this issue for a complete description of the honor
and highlights of Andy’s storied career at Bishop Lynch.
Though it was featured in our last Reflections I
am very proud to announce that we will again sponsor
an Invisible Children’s Club next year. Established by
Lauren Ernst ’08, who only recently had transferred
to Bishop Lynch from a public school in Kansas, this
effort raised over $20,000 for displaced and exploited
children of Uganda. In recognition for their efforts
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from Edward E. Leyden, President
Sarah Lipscomb ’08, Claire Anderson ’09, Maggie
Barton ’09 and Susan Hublein ’09 participated at an
Invisible Children’s seminar in Washington, D.C. Lauren
merited a trip to Uganda this summer to volunteer and
observe the circumstances of some of the young people
she worked so hard to help. This Christ-like effort would
not have been possible without the guidance of Theology
teacher Cynthia Osborn, mother of Cassie Osborn ’06.
I am very proud of the thirty-plus alumni, from a
variety of pursuits, who spoke at our first Career Day
in many years. Juniors and seniors received first-hand
information about a variety of professions from well over
thirty men and women who added special credibility
by having shared the same Bishop Lynch experience as
current students.
We are especially grateful to Grammy winner
Richard Martin ’85, and his wife Meaghan Hennessy,
who was keynote speaker for the day.
Readers, please take the time to reflect on the points
made so beautifully in this issue by Jamie Newby ’09.
Chosen from outstanding juniors from all the Catholic
high schools in the Dallas Diocese, he presented
this essay to over 800 people at the annual Catholic
Foundation Dinner in February. The evening was
especially memorable as the Foundation honored Oliver
McGonigle as its Catholic Foundation Award winner.
Father of Ed McGonigle ’93, Oliver has been a valued
leader at our school for many years and was honored by
the Foundation for his work not only here, but at Bishop
Dunne and with a new Catholic school in Tijuana,
Mexico.
So, it has indeed been not only a “very good year,”
but an exceptionally successful year for your school.
Thank you benefactors, families, alumni and staff for all
the ways you have contributed to our school.
Faithful to Catholic Tradition and to our Dominican heritage of scholarship and service . . .
Michael Duca ’70, Bishop of Shreveport
“I am humbled and honored by the Pope’s decision to appoint me as Bishop of the Diocese of Shreveport.”
On Monday, May 19, 2008 Msgr. Michael
Duca, Bishop Lynch class of 1970, was
installed as the second Bishop of the Diocese
of Shreveport, Louisiana in ceremonies held
at the Shreveport Convention Center. Nearly
3,000 people greeted the new shepherd with
a standing ovation and thunderous applause
as Bishop Duca was introduced as the new
leader of the Shreveport Diocese, which
consists of 45,000 North Louisiana Catholics.
The Scripture readings chosen for the
Installation Mass spoke of leadership and
self-sacrifice, and Duca’s first remarks echoed
that theme. “A shepherd can’t be a shepherd
without a flock,” he said. “I’m not a bishop
until I’m gathered with the people of God
around the table of the Holy Spirit.”
Born and raised in Dallas, Bishop Duca
attended St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
before graduating from Bishop Lynch High
School in 1970. He entered Holy Trinity
Seminary at the University of Dallas, where
he earned a BA in Psychology and a Master of
Divinity in Theology.
Bishop Duca was ordained to the
priesthood by Bishop Thomas Tschoepe on
April 29, 1978, and he served as Associate
Pastor at All Saints, St. Patrick,
and St. Luke parishes. In 1985 he
became the Vocations Director for
the Diocese of Dallas while serving
as Campus Minister at Southern
Methodist University.
In 1994, Duca was sent
to the Pontifical University of
Saint Thomas Aquinas in Rome,
graduating with a License in Canon
Law in 1996. Upon returning to
Dallas, he was appointed the Rector
of Holy Trinity Seminary, and in
2004 he was named a monsignor
by Pope John Paul II. On April 1,
Archbishop Pietro Sambi, apostolic
nuncio to the United States,
announced the appointment of Duca
as Bishop of Shreveport by His
Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI.
“I am humbled and honored
by the Pope’s decision to appoint
me as Bishop of the Diocese of
Shreveport,” Duca reacted. “It is an
incredible blessing.”
Bishop Duca is the oldest son
of Lewis and Aline Duca, and his
three siblings all graduated from
Bishop Lynch - Roseanne Duca
Dworaczyk ’72, James Duca
’75, and Irene Duca Casburn’79.
While a student at BL, Bishop
Duca was active in the Bishop’s
Apostolic Formation Program, an
early vocation program that helped
young men in high school who were
discerning a call to the priesthood.
The Installation Mass began
with a procession of nearly thirty
deacons, more than 100 priests,
and over two dozen bishops from
across the country, including
Bishop Charles Grahmann, former
bishop of Dallas, and Bishop
William B. Friend, Bishop Emeritus
of Shreveport. The Presider
and Principal Consecrator was
Archbishop Alfred C. Hughes of
New Orleans, with Co-Consecrators
Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan of Santa Fe
and Bishop Kevin J. Farrell of Dallas. Other
Bishop Lynch graduates, now members of the
clergy who participated in the Mass included
Fr. Michael Dugan ’80, Fr. Joseph Mehan
’75, and Fr. Andrew Semler ’87.
Among the deacons representing the
Diocese of Dallas was Edward E. Leyden. “It
was an honor to participate as a deacon and
represent both Bishop Lynch High School and
St. Thomas Aquinas Parish.”
Several members of Bishop Duca’s
graduating class from Bishop Lynch High
School made the trip to Shreveport to witness
one of their own receive such an amazing
honor. According to Sharlene Andries ’70, “I
can speak for our class, and anyone who knew
Mike, that he is an exemplary servant of God,
and he’s truly in a wonderful place.”
The announcement of Bishop Duca’s
appointment was made on April 1. “I have a
great joy in my heart to come to this diocese,”
he said. “I think the role of the bishop is to
be the shepherd of the people, to be a man in
service of the diocese. I’m called here and I
give my life to this diocese.”
A jubilant Bishop Michael Duca ’70 processed from the
Shreveport Convention Center following his installation
as the second Bishop of the Diocese of Shreveport.
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. . . We conquer our foes and wield a fearless strength . . .
Zihlman ’72 Named Coach of the Year
It’s been a one-of-a-kind year for Coach Andy Zihlman ’72. On Friday March 7,
2008 the student body of Bishop Lynch High School held a surprise rally in honor of
the Lady Friars Head Basketball Coach, who was named the National High School
Coach of the Year by the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA).
Coach Zihlman was visibly moved as he spoke to the students and faculty while
surrounded by his coaching staff and current team. “This is an incredible honor, and
I thank all of you for your support for our team through the years,” said Zihlman.
“I’m very humbled and thankful.”
Just a few weeks earlier, Zihlman hit a remarkable milestone by winning
the 700th game of his career in a Lady Friars 63-60 victory over Argyle
Liberty Christian. No doubt this accomplishment, coupled with the team’s 7th
consecutive Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) 6A State
Championship title on March 1, 2008, turned a lot of heads on the WBCA/Russell
Coach of the Year selection committee.
“Andy stands alone as far as tenure and state championships,” said Edd
Burleson, director of TAPPS.
Founded in 1982, the mission of the WBCA is to promote women’s basketball
by unifying coaches at all levels to develop a reputable identity for the sport of
Coach Andy Zihlman ‘72 and Ken Strube, from
women’s basketball and to foster and promote the development of the game in all of
Shenendehowa High School in Clifton Park, NY, who
its aspects as a sport for women and girls. WBCA membership includes more than
was named the Assistant Coach of the Year.
5,000 NCAA Division I, II and III, NAIA, and junior college / community college,
The WBCA honored Coach Zihlman
as well as high school coaches.
at the WBCA Awards Luncheon during
Any coach in good standing with
the WBCA National Convention in Tampa
the WBCA is eligible for the award. The
Bay, Florida, April 4 – 9. The convention
criteria includes current team success, team coincided with the Women’s NCAA
improvement, fulfillment of team potential, Final Four. On Saturday, April 5 Zihlman
and the professional manner and attitude of coached the Red Team in the WBCA High
the coach.
School All-American Game presented by
Zihlman’s team earned their 25th
Nike. His team won by a record-setting
championship (a National Record),
114 – 79 over the White Team, shooting an
completing the season at 32-8 by defeating incredible 51.4% from the field.
Houston St. Agnes 63 - 42 in
the TAPPS 6A Championship
game. During the season,
the Lady Friars twice beat
2007 UIL 5A defending
State Champions Rockwall
High School as well as 2006
UIL 5A State Champs Plano
West, and 2006 UIL 4A State
Champs Waxahachie.
According to Zihlman,
“We played in some tough
tournaments with pretty
competitive people. We
welcome that challenge.
We have played some very
competitive players that have
Coach Andy Zihlman ’72 with the Lady Friars coaching staff
Beth Bass, CEO of the WBCA presented Coach
gone professional. The kids
- Delaine Taylor (who was voted the 2008 Assistant Coach of the
Andy Zihlman ’72 with the game ball from the
love playing at this level.”
WBCA High School All-American Game.
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Year by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches), Ginger
Farrell ‘81, and Michele Longoria-Collum.
“I told them to just go out
there and have fun and give these
people their money’s worth,” said
Coach Zihlman, who coached
the Red Team. “Both teams
played hard, had some nice plays,
manned the floor well and even
played pretty good defense for an
all-star game. The score was high,
but I think that’s the way it should
be (in an all-star game).”
Coach Zihlman’s team
included State Farm/WBCA High
School Player of the Year Elena
Delle Donne of Ursuline Academy
in Greenville, Delaware. Delle
Donne has signed to play for the
University of Connecticut. It truly
was a team effort for the Red
Team, as seven players scored in
the double digits. Tiffany Hayes
from Winterhaven High School
in Lakeland, Florida, another
future member of the University
of Connecticut, scored a gamehigh 18 points. Ironically, the Red
Team also had Argyle Liberty
Christian standout Whitney Hand
on its roster.
Coach Zihlman will begin his
28th season as head coach when
Gretchen Gerken ’10, Maria Terrones ’08, Jill Kacergis
’08, Nikki Nester ’08, Coach Zihlman ’72, Courtney
Johnson ’08, Alexa Hardick ’10, Whitney Jarvis ’09, Jill
Quinn ’09, Sam Dunlop ’09, Kristen Ring ’09, Kathleen
Dunlop ’08, Kelsey Silva ’08, Natalie Marin ’08
school resumes in August. And even though
he is losing a number of valuable players
from this year’s championship team,
Zihlman has a positive outlook.
“You know, we find ourselves in this
position every year,” he said. “And every
year, the girls step up. They understand
what it takes. They have learned from the
leaders before them. They work hard and
they are focused.”
More than 40 former Lady Friars
have gone on to play at the collegiate level.
Barbara, Kimber ’04, Krystal ’04, Leroy Bailey
Diane Smith, Ann Burbridge, Coach Zihlman, Vivienne
Neubach
Coach Andy Zihlman ‘72 and family: Steve and Jennifer Zihlman, Teena Muessig Zihlman
’72 and Andy, Suzanne Zihlman, Erin Zihlman-Pak ’97, Robyn and Brian Pak.
Kaila Richards Alcantar ’96, Devon Linex ’97, Neely
Richards Rose ’97
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The wild, wild west came alive on Saturday, April 4 when the 23rd Annual Bishop Lynch
Honorary Marshal Ed Leyden chats with Jim ‘87
and Amy McIntyre ‘87.
Tom Farrell ’78 and Lisa Dugan Plunk ’82
Suzanne Catalano and Sylvia Cervantes
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BARON’S BALL Gala sold out event saddled up. The Hotel Palomar was the scene as
saloon girls greeted guests and the cowboys kept everyone in line.
The purpose of the annual auction is to significantly grow the Joseph Patrick Lynch
Scholarship Fund. The money raised goes directly to scholarships for Bishop Lynch
students who have demonstrated their commitment to leadership, scholarship and service
in the community. To date, more than 500 scholarships have been awarded over the last
15 years of the auction. One scholarship recipient, faculty member Diego Morillo ’00
was on hand to publicly express his thanks to the auction committee and to his parents for
sending him to Bishop Lynch.
The evening was filled with a sit-down dinner, spirits, bidding and gaming – raising
funds for the Joseph P. Lynch Scholarship Fund.
Our honorary Marshal, Mr. Ed Leyden, was joined by his family in celebrating his
25th anniversary at Bishop Lynch High School.
The Texas Tuxedo-ed guests became the Barons & Baronesses of the West as they
sipped on Barontinis, strolled down the Silent Auction Hall, tried their hands in the
Casino, confirmed their Raffle chances all before being rounded up to Dinner by the
Shoot’n em up Bandaleros.
Members of the Bishop Lynch Leadership Class were on hand selling teddy bears for
$100 apiece; each bear included a chance to win a pair of earrings valued at $6,000.
Live Auction whirled by as the highest bidders were presented with Pony’s. Rene
Isip ’78, owner of Rene Isip’s Toyota of Lewisville who donated the auction vehicle,
was on hand to draw the names of the raffle winners. School Board President Marsha
Clayton was awarded one year’s tuition, and Joe Santana, who bought his ticket at Mary
Immaculate Parish, won the Toyota Solara SE Convertible.
The Student Leadership class was responsible for selling the raffle tickets and
exceeded their goal by $10,000, earning $50,000 for the auction. According to Diane
Cahill, Director of Student Activities, “The Student Leadership class was instrumental in
getting the kids to sell tickets; we could have not done it without them.”
Through the generosity of the Bishop Lynch community, sponsors, donors, Auction
committee and volunteers, the annual auction grossed over $300,000 for the Joseph P.
Lynch Scholarship Fund.
TOP LEFT: Diego Morillo ’00 and date
with parents Claudio and Estela and
sister Ivonne.
TOP RIGHT: Ray and Ruth Hemmig,
Kathy Gerken
CENTER LEFT: Kathy Nevitt ’73, Susie
Nevitt ’85, Matt Nevitt ’73, Stephen
Howard ’88
CENTER RIGHT: Rene Isip ’78 and wife
Deborah
BOTTOM: Courtney Stansbury ’08,
Kathleen Dunlop ’08, Adrienne Sosing
’08, Celeste Clayton ’08, Tyna Brady
’08, Jeni Muessig ’08, Ivy Phan ’08,
Lauren Blankenship ’09, Melissa
Catalano ’09, Samantha Dunlop ’09,
Mrs. Diane Cahill
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. . . students are taught to strive for excellence, to seek truth, and to work for justice in the world.
Kathleen Cadigan ’08 was named Salutatorian
and Thomas Catanach ’08 is the Valedictorian.
On Sunday, May 18 Bishop Lynch
High School graduated 239 seniors in
ceremonies held at the Special Events
Center in Garland. Nearly $14 million
in scholarships were offered to members
of the class of 2008, including over
$9 million in academic offers. Evan
Epstein ’08 earned an appointment to
the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado,
while Thomas Puskarich ’08 and
Michael Tamez ’08 each earned athletic
scholarships to the U.S. Military Academy
Prep School at West Point.
The Class of 2008 boasts one National
Merit Finalist - Stuart Smith ’08 - and six
who received Letters of Commendation.
In addition, one student was named a
National Achievement Scholar while four
were named National Hispanic Scholars.
For a complete list of honors and awards,
please visit the Bishop Lynch website at
www.bishoplynch.org
Named as the Valedictorian was
Thomas Anthony Catanach ’08, son of
Robert and Rosanne Catanach of Allen,
Texas. During his four years at Bishop
Lynch, Thomas has earned honors locally,
nationally, and even internationally for
his prowess in science and math. He is
the TAPPS state champion in science
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and computer science, and earned a
the Nobel Prize, until I taught Thomas. We
perfect score in the Texas Math League
speak as scientific colleagues.”
Competition. Thomas earned the Grand
The Salutatorian is Kathleen
Prize at the Physical Science Exxon Mobil Meredith Cadigan ’08, daughter of
Texas State Science and Engineer Fair, and Jerry ’69 and Nancy Cadigan of Dallas.
placed third in space science at the Intel
Kathleen was offered scholarships to
International Science Fair. He is a National William Jewell College, Baylor University,
Merit Commended Scholar, a National
and St. Louis University, which she will
Hispanic Scholar, and an AP Scholar with
attend majoring in International Relations.
Distinction - meaning that he scored a
Kathleen is a member of the National
5 on each of the AP tests. In February,
Honor Society, Mu-Alpha Theta, Invisible
Thomas was notified that his article on
Children Club, Finance Club, Fellowship
Variations in Muon Density was approved
of Christian Athletes and Student
for publication in an online science journal Symposium, and served as Vice President
for high school students.
of BL Ambassadors. She is a three year
Thomas is a member of Mu Alpha
member of the Model United Nations, and
Theta math club, Latin Club, Chess
serves as Secretary General. This summer,
Club, National Honor Society, and is the
she will attend the Global Young Leaders
manager for the
Tennis Team. A
member of St.
Jude Catholic
Church, Thomas
has trained altar
servers and
served as a RCIA
instructor. He
has been a BL
student tech and
participates in
Venture Crew
73, and SMU
QuarkNet - a
forum on Particle
Physics and
Evan Epstein ’08 was presented his appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy
ways to put that
by Col. Kenneth Seguin.
knowledge to
Conference in Vienna, Budapest and
work in the classroom.
Prague.
Seventeen different universities
Kathleen was the Baccalaureate
offered scholarships to Thomas, including
speaker
and used that opportunity to
the California Institute of Technology,
remind her classmates that they had indeed
Stanford University, Texas A&M
University, and the University of Missouri made it through many of the challenges of
high school with good humor.
at Columbia. He has elected to accept an
English teacher Stuart Kantor had
academic scholarship from the University
the
privilege
of introducing Kathleen
of Notre Dame, where he will study
at
graduation
with these words: “She
particle physics and Latin.
consistently
provides
our class the most
Thomas was introduced at graduation
by Sr. Cecilia Sehr, who said, “In my forty philosophical answers to any literary
discussion – and often with a sense of
years of teaching, I have taught many
warped humor. . . (her) inquisitiveness has
students who have gone on to get PhDs in
physics, but none that I thought might win made me a better teacher. ”
Bishop Lynch
GRADUATION 2008
Colin Theall ’08 was presented the Dominic
Norman Award by Dominic’s mother, Brenda
Norman Woulard.
French teacher Marilys Leslie was the recipient
of the Arete Award, presented by Mrs. Pam
Price.
Coach Rick Dunn (with daughter Gabby) was the
recipient of the JFK Award, presented by Student
Council Moderator Diane Cahill.
Aaron Packard ’08 (son of was
Mary Cook Packard ‘79) selected
by his classmates as the Senior of
The Liemandt Family Award was presented to Mrs.
Cynthia Osborn by Beth Burau, last year’s winner.
Mr. Ken Norman was named the National Honor Society Teacher of the
Year. The award was presented by NHS officers Katie Vance ’08, Shannon
Kelly ’08, and Brett Ensor ’08.
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Advancement
What My Catholic Education Means to Me
In nómine Patris et Filii et Spiritus Sancti.
Pater noster, qui es in caelis, sanctificetur
nomen tuum. . .
For the past three years, I have
recited these words to the “Our Father”
at the start of each Latin class. But these
lines represent something more than just
an assignment, something more than just
a rote task of memorization; they represent
a privilege. One made possible by my
Catholic education.
Throughout my entire educational
career, I have freely expressed my
religion in school. Whether reciting the
Lord’s Prayer in Latin class, discussing
current events in theology, or attending
Mass in the gym, I have always had the
opportunity to discuss religious issues
and converse with God. It is sad to say
that in our modern society, immorality
has become ubiquitous. Prime time
television advocates premarital sex,
adultery, illicit drug use, and the insatiable
quest for money and power. In a world
that advocates secularism and cringes
at the mere mention of a Christian God,
my Catholic education opposes this trend
and has actually reinforced the moral
foundation my parents have always
instilled within me.
Another aspect of my Catholic
education, one that I hold dear, is the
people that support and attend my school.
All of my teachers are very knowledgeable
in their respective subject matters and
genuinely care about their students.
Consequently, they provide me with the
highest caliber of education. Moreover,
given the high level of importance my
school places on education, it attracts
students who, like myself, enjoy learning.
As a result, many of my friends hold
similar aspirations in life, along with the
perseverance and work ethic necessary
to make their dreams a reality. I have
attended Catholic schools throughout
my entire education,
and as I grow older,
I am sometimes
amazed at the level
of involvement I have
witnessed from the
school administration,
teachers, and parents.
I know that if I wish
to achieve my goals in life and provide
for my future family in this increasingly
competitive world, obtaining a quality
education is imperative.
I believe my mission in life is simple:
to utilize my Catholic upbringing to make
informed, moral decisions that will have a
positive impact on my life, my family, and
my country. But perhaps that is what my
Catholic education has intended for me all
along.
James Newby ‘09, Recipient of the
2007 Catholic Foundation Scholars Award
Annual Fund to Reach New Heights
Now, more than ever, your participation in
the annual fund takes on more importance!
Parents’ Annual Giving
Campaign
This year’s Parents’ Annual Giving
Campaign promises to be one of the
most successful drives in BL’s history.
The catalyst for this success will be a
new infrastructure with the drive being
primarily parent-driven and increased
participation being its goal.
Bill Wallander, father of Becky
Wallander ’10, has agreed to serve as
the 2008 - 2009 Parents’ Annual Giving
Campaign Chair. He is currently working
with the development office on recruiting
a team of Class Chairs. These Class Chairs
will recruit Class Captains who will be
responsible for personally contacting
each and every household to answer any
questions parents may have about the
drive. All in all, approximately 125 parents
will be working together to secure a goal
of $300,000 and 100% participation from
our parents.
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All current parents will receive a letter
and a pledge card from Ed Leyden this
summer detailing the importance of the
drive and of 100% participation. Once the
school year gets underway, parents can
expect to receive a phone call from their
Class Captain encouraging them to return
their pledge card. Each class will be vying
for the bragging rights to claim the highest
participation rate and most funds raised for
Bishop Lynch.
Alumni Annual Fund Drive
The Alumni Annual Fund drive also has
the potential to be one of the strongest
yet. The development and alumni
officers are busy assembling a team of
alumni volunteers to help with the drive.
Their goal is to recruit a leader from
each graduating class who will not only
increase awareness among their classmates
regarding the importance of the drive, but
will also help make this year’s Phonathon a
fun, welcoming event − one in which their
classmates will want to participate and will
look forward to each year.
All current alumni will receive a letter
and a pledge card from Ed Leyden in early
September asking for their participation
in the drive. Alumni will also receive a
letter from one of their classmates asking
them to return their pledge card and
inviting them to participate in the Alumni
Phonathon to be held in November.
Each alumnus is encouraged (and
needed!) to participate in this year’s drive.
If you’ve been thinking about getting
involved, but haven’t gotten around to
it, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
This promises to be an exciting year for
the alumni of Bishop Lynch as we take our
rightful position as the best high school
alumni association in Texas!
Proceeds from both drives will go
towards Financial Aid, Facilities, and
Endowment. The bottom line is: Each
and every BL student will benefit from this
drive. Please contact the Annual Giving
Director at Sylvia.Najera@bishoplynch.
org to find out how you can participate in
making a difference at Bishop Lynch.
Advancement
Following the tragic death of Colin Bodensteiner, his parents were approached
by many friends and family wishing to memorialize him in some way. After
much discussion, Tom and Meg decided that it would be most fitting to establish
a scholarship fund at Bishop Lynch in their son’s name - a fund that Colin, his
brothers, family and friends would be proud of. . . one that could impact the lives
of students needing a little help to enable them to achieve their goals and attend
a wonderful school - a school and environment that Colin loved. So the Colin
Bodensteiner Memorial Scholarship Fund was born.
Because of the generosity of many, including BL students, faculty, coaches,
BL and St. Mark families, the Dallas area Catholic Community, friends and
family in Dallas and all over the United States, Colin’s fund has raised well over
$100,000 to date. Each year the interest earned on the fund will be used to help
with tuition assistance while keeping and growing the principal balance. In 2007
the Colin Bodensteiner Memorial Scholarship Fund was financially able to assist
two deserving BL students - Hillary Villanueva and Sean Monahan - while also
identifying six additional students through the interview process who received
financial aid from other sources.
In February 2008 the process was again set in motion to choose the 2008
recipients of the Scholarship. Nearly 40 students submitted applications, and
each student was interviewed by a committee that included Tom and Meg
Bodensteiner. The students chosen to receive the Colin Bodensteiner Memorial
Scholarship were Josh Hauser ’09, Matt Valles ’10, and Helena Sedeghi ’11.
The Colin’s Classic Golf Tournament will be an annual event used to raise
money for the Fund. The goal is to support all those in need, so that no one is
forced to leave Bishop Lynch due to financial need.
To apply for the Colin Bodensteiner Memorial Scholarship, please visit the
Bishop Lynch website at www.bishoplynch.org and click on “Donate Now.”
Applications can be completed online, or downloaded and mailed. Current
students only are eligible.
Junior Josh Hauser was one of three students awarded the Colin
Bodensteiner Memorial Scholarship. Ed Leyden made the presentation
in May.
Top: Matt Valles ’10.
Bottom: Helena
Sedeghi ’11
On a bright, beautiful Friday in early
May 136 golfers participated in the first
Colin’s Classic Golf Tournament in Allen,
Texas benefiting the Colin Bodensteiner
Memorial Scholarship Fund at Bishop
Lynch. Days after Colin’s tragic death
in October 2006, his parents established
Colin’s Fund at Lynch in order to assist
students in financial need. In an effort
to continue to raise additional monies to
provide financial assistance to BL students,
Colin’s Classic Golf Tournament was
founded. Spearheaded by the leadership
of Kevin Keane ’83, golfers, family
members, sponsors, volunteers, students
and friends of Colin and the Bodensteiner
family attended a celebration of Colin’s
life.
Despite the sense of loss the Bishop
Lynch community has felt with Colin’s
passing, his legacy of kindness, friendship
and good-heartedness will forever be
remembered. Colin’s Classic was a
wonderful success by providing $30,351
directly to Colin’s Fund.
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Activities
All-State Choir and Band
In February four members of the Bishop
Lynch Choir participated in the TPSMEA
All-State Concert, held on the campus of
Trinity University in San Antonio. Juniors
Lindsey Sawyer (daughter of Kit Hoolan
Sawyer ’77), Caleb Matthews, Michael
All-State Choir members Michael O’Rourke,
Lindsay Sawyer, Joe Radoszewski, and Caleb
Matthews
O’Rourke (son of Michael O’Rourke ’74)
and senior Joe Radoszewski performed
with nearly 160 high school choir students
from all over Texas.
According to choir director Kathy
Leos, “These students represent the
absolute cream of the crop in choral
singing. To be on stage with the state’s best
is an achievement few will ever
experience.”
In April, the choir traveled
to New York City to compete in
The Festival of Gold, one of two
international choral festivals held
in the United States each year.
Participation is through invitation, All-State Band members CJ Buzon, Sam Degelia, Josh
and only 90 such invitations are
Chiuminatto, Jason Mulligan, Ryan Timken, and Kyle Huggins
issued each year. Last spring,
the A Cappella Concert Choir, the Women’s Select Choir, and the Junior Varsity Choir
each received an invitation to the New York festival. The Women’s Select Choir, which
meets only one day each week after school, was awarded a “Permanent Invitation” to the
Festival, based on 10+ years of top ratings in competition.
Students are critiqued by a panel of five judges, including a past director of the
Mormon Tabernacle Choir and an assistant director of the Los Angeles Master Chorale.
The choir members participated in a final concert with nearly 1500 other high school
singers at Lincoln Center. Their music selections included everything from American
spirituals to masterpieces of classical music.
Six members of the BL Band were honored as All-State in February, including
seniors CJ Buzon and Kyle Huggins, juniors Josh Chiuminatto, Jason Mulligan and
Ryan Timken, and sophomore Sam Degelia (son of Pat Degelia ’76).
The BL Band and Guard performed at the TPSMEA North Regional Solo and
Ensemble Contest in March. The Sax Quartet of Jason Mulligan, Alex Huggins, Maggie
Fitzharris and Josh Chiuminatto received a medal for their performance, and Jason
Mulligan received several medals in different events.
In April, Bishop Lynch hosted the TPSMEA North Region Concert and Sight
Reading Contest and performed three selections. The judges were highly complimentary,
with one stating: “Your accomplishments do not happen in a vacuum. Be sure to thank
your very talented teachers and your parents for making music education an important
part of your school.” The band received all first division ratings from each judge.
Blackfriars Present Two Outstanding Shows
The Blackfriars Guild added two new
productions to their repertoire this spring
with the musical “Footloose” in March, and
the Blackbox production of “Playboy of the
Western World” in April.
Most theatergoers were familiar with
“Footloose,” based on the Kevin Bacon
movie of the same name. The story revolves
around Ren, played by senior Frank
Cusimano, who moves with his mother
from Chicago to a small farming town
where dancing is forbidden. The town’s
overbearing preacher, played by senior Joe
Radoszewski, is determined to exercise
control over the town’s youth that he cannot
command with his own rebellious daughter,
played by junior Lindsay Sawyer.
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According to director Kit Sawyer ’77,
this year’s selection was different from
previous Blackfriars musicals in that it
represented a more modern-day story.
“Most musicals we have done have
taken place in the mid-century and earlier.
Our production staff, consisting of Terry
May ’74, Marcia Bauer, Joyce Hogan, and
Terri Lorentz, discussed several shows and
which would suit this particular group of
student actors,” said Sawyer.
The Blackbox Theatre was home to
the spring play “Playboy of the Western
World,” which opened in April.
“Playboy”, originally written by Irish
playwright J.M. Synge, is broken down
into three acts and tells the tale of a young
Irish man, Christy Mahon, who claims to
have killed his father. The play then changes
perspective as it focuses on the townspeople
and their perception of Christy and his crimes
– especially after a bloodied man comes to
town claiming he is Christy’s dad.
“It is such a gem. I view it as a museum
piece that is lyric, poetic, abrupt, and
surprising all at the same time,” said director
John Athas.
The Blackfriars Guild will be back on
stage next year with “The Death and Life of
Larry Benson” in November and “Hay Fever”
in April. Both productions will be held in the
Blackbox Theatre.
The musical will be announced in
September. Auditions will be held in October
and the show will open on February 27, 2009.
Activities
Brigade celebrates 40 years
This year marked the 40th anniversary
of the BL Brigade and over 400 young
women have proudly worn the Brigade
uniform promoting school spirit through
dance. And, their reputation as “The Pride
of Bishop Lynch” has been well earned.
Last year alone, the Brigade (Varsity) and
Silver Cadettes (JV) received nearly 40
awards for their national, regional and
local performances.
From black berets and white boots
in the ’60s to today’s sparkling fringe,
Brigade has represented BL with style
and flair. Whether it’s a high-energy
kick routine, military or a funky hip-hop
number, the team’s graceful athleticism
and timing is no fluke.
What is not so evident is the commitment,
discipline and hard work that the girls and their
directors put forth throughout the year. “Our team
members train and perform just like other athletes,”
notes Cari Schnurr, Brigade’s director for more than
a decade. “The team practices for 2 hours every day
during the school year. In spring, we shift our focus to
competitive dance and our spring show performances.”
The team marked the anniversary with an invitation
to all former Brigade members to the annual Spring
Show. New this year was a Saturday performance
Senior Captain Stephanie Main
for the incoming freshmen who might be interested
performed at the Spring Show.
in Brigade. Over Spring Break the squad traveled to
Hawaii to compete which ultimately prepared them for the spring show and brought
them closer together as a team.
Brigade was founded by Carolyn Teel who managed the team for 20 years. In
1996, she passed the torch to Bunny Ridenour ’70, herself a former Brigade Captain.
Cari Schnurr has been directing the team since 1999.
BL Students Attend Schools for Schools Summit
Susan Hublein, Maggie Barton, Claire Anderson,
and Sarah Lipscomb with Invisible Children
founder Jason Russell and a photo of Pabbo
Secondary School in Uganda.
In February juniors Claire Anderson,
Maggie Barton and Susan Hublein
and senior Sarah Lipscomb traveled
to Washington DC to attend the first
Invisible Children’s Schools for Schools
Summit. Invisible Children is a non-profit
organization founded in 2005 after three
young filmmakers created a documentary
called “Invisible Children: Rough Cut,”
exposing the tragic realities of war-torn
Northern Uganda. The mission of Schools
for Schools is to “holistically rebuild
schools, raise standards and challenge
young people in America to actively participate in their changing world.”
Bishop Lynch students, along with students in other participating schools in Texas,
are raising money for Pabbo Secondary School in Uganda. Thanks to the Schools for
Schools program, Pabbo now has running water and a house for the teachers to live in.
As a member of Schools for Schools, BL students were challenged to “compete”
in fund-raising efforts against other schools in Texas. With the help of generous donors
and various fund-raisers, BL raised over $20,000 in only three months – more than
any other participating school in Texas. As a result of the fund-raising efforts, the four
students were invited to attend the Schools for Schools Summit in Washington DC, and
one student, Lauren Ernst ’08 was awarded a trip to Northern Uganda to meet and work
with the students at Pabbo Secondary School.
The Summit was held at George Washington University and was attended by
approximately 220 students and educators from across the country. Discussions and
lectures provided students with information on how to best use their club for advocacy,
the vision for education in the peace process, and the impact of Schools for Schools in
our partner schools. It was also an opportunity for the Invisible Children’s organization to
publicly recognize and thank the students and reward the schools for their hard work.
“I was very impressed with the Schools for Schools Summit and the Invisible
Children’s organization,” said school nurse Patty Barton who attended the Summit with
the students. “Our students were so proud to represent Bishop Lynch High School and
talk about how far our BL Invisible Children’s Club has come in less than one year. The
girls also had the opportunity to personally meet with two of the filmmakers who founded
Invisible Children – Laren Poole and Jason Russell.”
When asked to sum up the trip as a whole, the girls commented that it was an eyeopening trip. Graduating senior Sarah Lipscomp replied “I was really able to feel the
connection to the students in Uganda who want so badly to attend school. I know that by
my donations, I am literally putting a book into a student’s hand, or providing running
water for a school across the world from me.”
The girls added, “We learned so much and we have great ideas for next year to make
our Invisible Children’s Club even more successful.”
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Athletics
Bishop Lynch’s National Team
103 - Chris Mears (2nd)
112 - Nick Fanelli (1-2)
119 - Scott Collins (1-2)
125 - Riley Adamson (3rd)
130 - Troy Silver (7th)
135 - Trey Adamson (3rd)
140 - Jamie Gray (2-2)
145 - Tanner Eitel (2nd)
152 - Johnny Koepp (2nd)
160 - Alex Munoz (National Champ)
171 - Justin Armstong (4th)
189 - Casey Collins (1-2)
215 - Jake Hanley (2nd)
Five wrestlers signed letters of intent in May - a first for BL Wrestling. Pictured are seniors Sean Monahan,
Jake Hanley, Alex Munoz, Johnny Koepp, and Dak Adamson with coaches Bob Liston and Tim Mathews ‘87.
Wrestling Remains Nationally Ranked
They began and finished the season as
the #1 ranked team in Texas for both
UIL and Prep schools; they made history
by becoming the 1st Texas team to win
the prestigious Lone Star Duals; they
won their 11th title at the TAPPS State
Meet; they won the Texas Prep State
Championship and qualified 13 wrestlers;
they are ranked #13 in the country. So,
what could they do to top that? At Lehigh
University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania,
the BL Wrestling Team finished as the
National Champion Runner Up Team
against 129 teams from around the
country at the National Prep Wrestling
Championships.
The team produced nine All
Americans. All of the senior members
made the National Championship Finals.
Alex Munoz was hailed as a National
Champion and was considered one of the
top recruits in the country. Oklahoma State
signed Johnny Koepp who finished his
BL career as an amazing three time All
American.
Sophomore classmen Tanner Eitel and
Chris Mears produced huge team points
by placing as National Championship
Runners Up. Other All Americans were
Riley Adamson ’09, Trey Adamson ’11,
Justin Armstrong ’09, and Troy Silver ’10.
This BL team is the best ever to produce so
many All Americans, and they are sure to
rise to the top 10 in the country!
Lady Friars Win Seventh Straight
A strong second-half defensive effort lifted Bishop
Coach Zihlman was visited by Jenna Teter ’03 in the locker room with his team - the TAPPS
State Champion Lady Friars Basketball Team. Jenna is employed as a writer/photographer for
the Texas Catholic Newspaper.
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Lynch past Houston St. Agnes, 63-42, in the 6A
TAPPS girls state final at San Antonio’s Paul Taylor
Field House on Saturday.
Bishop Lynch captured its seventh straight girls
state basketball title and 25th since 1976.
Lynch (32-8) used tenacious defense to rally
from a six-point halftime deficit, holding St. Agnes
to 14 second-half points by forcing 22 turnovers.
“Our defense really cranked it up,” Bishop
Lynch coach Andy Zihlman said. “We went with
a lot of man pressure and just wore them down
because our bench was so deep.”
Jessica Jiles ’09 led Bishop Lynch with 12
points and 13 rebounds. She scored five points in
the third quarter when Lynch outscored St. Agnes,
17-4. Point guard Nikki Nester ’08 and guard/
forward Jill Kacergis ’08 scored 10 points apiece
as Lynch had 11 players score. Nester, Kacergis and
shooting guard Maria Terrones ’08 were named to
the all-tournament team.
Athletics
TRACK
GOLF
themselves in May by winning the TAPPS State
Championship with 112 points. Individual state
champions were Adam Gibbens ’08 in the
high jump and triple jump; Chase Gaddy ’10 in
the shot put; Cahill Hooker ’08 in the discus;
Richard Stevens ’09 in the 100; and Daniel
Howard ’09 in the 400.
The girls finished second with 95 points.
State champions were Lindsey Nguyen ’08 in
the pole vault; Caitlin Noonan ’11 in the 400
and 800; and the 4X400 relay team of Alex
Green ’11, Kristen Ring ’09, Lauren Nevitt ’10
(daughter of Jim ’85 and Susie ’85 Nevitt, and
Noonan.
hard work and dedication from players like Morris, Delekta and Foley. In May,
amidst warm and windy conditions at Riverside Golf Course in Grand Prairie,
the Bishop Lynch girls golf team hoisted the state championship trophy and the
names of Vance, Kelly, Folse, Ruengmateekhun and Barrington now join the list
of past champions.
The team was led by sophomore Amy Ruengmateekhun whose two day
score of 146 helped her earn a second straight individual title and All-State
honors. Seniors Katie Vance and Shannon Kelly capped off their careers with
scores of 183 and 181 respectively. Junior Lindsey Folse turned in a solid 186
and freshman Erin Barrington’s 179 helped her earn All-State honors.
The Bishop Lynch Track Team repeated
The banner from the 1993 state title team hangs in the gym as a reminder of the
COLLEGE SIGNINGS
Sophomore Paul McConnell successfully defended his state title, only
the third player to do so in 25 years of State Championships. The feat was last
accomplished by Matt Weibring ’98 in 1996 and 1997. The win also came with
an invitation to the Byron Nelson Junior Championship in June at Lakewood
Country Club where some of the best young men in the nation will be competing.
BASKETBALL
Nikki Nester - Southeastern Oklahoma State
CREW
FOOTBALL
Dwayne Dorsey - Morehouse College
Evan Epstein - Air Force Academy
Cahill Hooker - Fordham University
Thomas Puskarich - Army, West Point
Clay Simonsen - Blinn Community College
Michael Tamez - Army, West Point
ROWING
Katie Bernet - University of Tulsa
Kristen Bernet - University of Tulsa
In their most competitive regatta this year, Highland Park Crew brought
home seven medals. Highland Park and Bishop Lynch rowers travelled to St.
Louis, Missouri April 4 and 5 to row in the St. Louis Sprints. The Womens 4+,
which included Savannah Smith ’11, and Mens Novice 8+, including Brian
Bruck ’10 and John Willems ’11, both won Gold. For information on rowing
opportunities for Bishop Lynch students, email Crew Club Moderator at sherri.
cook@bishoplynch.org.
SOFTBALL
Christina Gamboa - Louisiana Tech
Lindsey Smith - Centenary College
SOCCER
Kristyna Bradley - Barry University in Florida
Emilie Snelson - St. Mary’s University
TRACK
Nichole Burgess - Texas Christian University
Lindsey Nguyen - UT - San Antonio
VOLLEYBALL
Patricia Underwood - East Central University
WRESTLING
Dak Adamson - Oklahoma State
Jake Hanley - Missouri Valley
Johnny Koepp - Oklahoma State
Sean Monahan - Wisconsin-Whitewater
Alex Munoz - University of Pittsburgh
DANCE
Catherine Cahill - Stephen F. Austin State
Ashlee Juel - Stephen F. Austin State
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In February, four members of the Friars Football team signed their letters of intent. From left are
Evan Epstein, Thomas Puskarich, Cahill Hooker, and Michael Tamez. Standing are coaches
Rene Ramirez, Bill Persinger and Ben Dasch ’95.
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Academics
TAPPS Academic Team Wins Fourth Straight Title
The Bishop Lynch TAPPS Academic
Team earned the District Championship
for the 13th year in a row, by nearly 100
points over its nearest competitor – John
Paul II in Plano. Each first place champion
earned a letter jacket: Fallon McHenry
’08 in both Persuasive Speaking and
Original Oratory; Thomas Catanach ’08
in Science; Matt Taraba ’09 in Number
Sense and Advanced Mathematics; Jamie
Newby ’09 in Calculator; Emily Eubanks
’08 in Current Events; Courtney Janick
’08 (daughter of Rob Janick ’83) in
Spelling; Brian Gumz ’08 in Literary
Criticism; Zachary Peal ’08 in Social
Studies; Casey Collins ’09 in TAPPS
Mathematics; and Anna Salzman ’08 in
qualifying for the State competition at
Concordia College. The team placed
second at the State level, with seven first
place winners, including Trevor Garza
’10 for Graphic Design - Movie Poster
for Student Film; Amy Ruengmateekhun
’10 for Applied Design - Architectural
Design - Large House; Toni Dammicci
’08 for Painting Opaque - I’m Dreaming
of a Place Where Lines Begin to Blur and
People have Wings; Katie Loving ’09 for
Sculpture - Cayuse; Austin Christensen
’08 for Pottery - Coral Reef Tea Pot;
Lauren Alberque ’08 for Photography
Self Processed Black & White - Blank
Expressionism; and Rosa Peredo ’10 for
Interior/Exterior Furnishings - Jacob’s
Ladder Chair.
Poetry Interpretation.
In April the team traveled to
Concordia College in Austin to compete in
the TAPPS State Meet, returning with their
fourth straight win, and the 5th since 1999.
The second place team was Austin St.
Michael’s, who trailed by 36 points, while
John Paul II came in a distant third.
Earning first place honors were Matt
Taraba in Advanced Math and Number
Sense; Thomas Catanach in Computer
Science, Science, and Physics; Brian
Gumz in Literary Criticism; and the
Bishop Lynch Yearbook “Veritas.”
TAPPS ART RESULTS
The TAPPS Art Team once again
won the District 6A title, with 24 pieces
Trevor Garza ’10 with his TAPPS State winning
Graphic Design.
National Honor Society
On April 22, 2008, the Bishop Lynch National Honor
NHS President Brett Ensor ’08 was
the Graduation Speaker.
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Society held an induction ceremony for 34 new
members, including 14 juniors and 20 sophomores. This
brings the total number of students in NHS to 83. The
Bishop Lynch chapter of the National Honor Society
maintains one of the highest standards for application in
the nation.
Included in the induction were juniors Savannah
Allan, Alex Behne, Casey Collins, Simone Deslarzes,
Annamarie Fernandez, Claire Galvin, Rachel Hennig,
Catherine Howard, Joseph Lock, Carmen Lopez, Connor
Masters, Ashley Mastervich, Matthew
Taraba, and Kaitlin Wells. Also inducted
were sophomores Ashley Barraza, Erin
Bret, Danna Callahan, Adriana Cervantes,
Victoria Ehlinger, Breanne Ensor, Emily
Fitzharris, Abigail Gentsch, Jamie Gray,
Barrington Hwang, Marta Ippolito,
Elizabeth Kennard, Lauren Leone, Jeffrey
Mann, Kristin Pascoe, Paige Schmidt,
Laura Shapiro, Joseph Shotland, Rachel
Smith, and Matthew Wainwright.
Taco Tuesday
December 2007
Katie Carmichael ’05, Jaclyn Rainier ’05, Meghan Leathem ’05, Maggie Bosworth ’05
Eric Hilton ’04, Katie Welch ’04
Lauren Wild ’07, Andi Hood ’07, Alex Mannari ’07
Lauren Difiore ’07, Melissa Nelson ’04
Beau Bebeau ’07, Libby Brooks ’06
Kevin Farrell ’07, Kevin Cook ’07, Nick Whittlesley ’07, Phil Smith ’07
Log on to
www.bishoplynch.org
for more Alumni Taco Tuesday 2007 pictures
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Soccer Game
January 2008
ABOVE: Back - Coach Mark Melancon ’83, Hunter Portmann ’07,
Grant Benedek ’07, Fernando Dominguez ’06, Bailey Williams ’07,
David Barber ’01 Corey Lopez ’01, Matt Smith ’04, Jared Morris ’05,
Ricardo Munoz ’03, Michael Hale ’06, Diego Morillo ’00. Center
- Josh Smith ’00, Anthony Stryk ’06, Homer Guerrero ’05, Adrian
Ronquillo ’03. Kneeling - Andrew Yanes ’07, Chris Richardson ’07,
Nick Sears ’01, Chris Vivero ’01, Matt Orsini ’01, Adam Henning ’01,
Michael James ’04. Front - Michael Smith ’06, Thomas James ’01
LEFT: Chris Vivero ’01
RIGHT: Josh Smith ’00 and Diego Morillo ’00
LEFT: Thomas James ‘01,
Chris Vivero ’01, David
Barber, ’01, Mark Gates ’01
, Adam Henning ’01, Matt
Orsini ’01
RIGHT: Corey Lopez ’03,
Casey Gates ’03, Adrian
Ronquillo ’03
Log on to
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for more Alumni Soccer Game pictures
Austin Reunion
Brian and Anna Pennartz James ’94, Amy Pennartz ’96
Jason and Sheila Bunton Schmitt ’98, Mike and Robyn Shea Sandoval ’93, Andy
Urbanus ’82 and wife Kim
April 2008
Katie Sobering ’04 (center) with UT friends.
Sarah Post ’04, Sarah Schriefer ’04
Katie Ball ’04
Tina Bondy-Allday ’72, Fran Poteet ’72, Cliff Turner ’68
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Career Day
April 2008
On Friday April 11, Bishop Lynch High School hosted
Richard Martin ’85 was the
keynote speaker at the Career
Day opening session in April. His
message: Do what you love.
a Career Day for all junior and senior students. Nearly
forty alumni, representing classes from 1966 to 2003,
led breakout sessions on such diverse careers as the legal
profession, graphic design, medical field, and sports
management.
The opening session featured keynote speaker
Richard Martin ’85 who, with his wife Meagan
Hennessy, is the owner of Archeophone Records, a
company specializing in the restoration of old recordings.
As a student at Bishop Lynch High School, Richey
was involved in a variety of activities including the
Student Council, NHS, Cheerleading, and Blackfriars.
After graduating, he earned a BA from the University of
Dallas, followed by a Master’s in English from Indiana
University. Martin earned a second Master’s in Theology
raising awareness and getting more of this
stuff out there and getting people interested
in early 20th century American history.”
“Lost Sounds” was inspired by a book
of the same title written by Tim Brooks
in 2004. Brooks adapted his book for the
60-page booklet included with the album.
Detailed liner notes include biographies of
artists and information about tracks.
In 2007 Archeophone was once again
nominated for a Grammy award for best
historical album for “Actionable Offenses:
Indecent Phonograph Recordings from the
1890s.”
The latest venture for Martin and
his partners is First Sounds, established
in 2007 by Martin, Hennessey, David
Giovannoni of Derwood, MD and Patrick
Feaster of Indiana University. In the first
year since First Sounds’ inception, the
collaborators have undertaken extensive
original research; assembled searchable
on-line libraries of early recordings and
references for the use of collaborators;
forged partnerships with, and preserved
recordings in, public and private archives;
from St. Louis University.
But it was an interest in record collecting that prompted his professional success.
What started as a passion has grown into the creation of a Grammy-winning record
company. Richard Martin started the Champaign-based Archeophone Records ten years
ago with his wife Meagan Hennessy. Archeophone finds old recordings from personal
collections, antique shops, and a network of collaborators. The recordings are edited for
sound quality then transferred to CD.
“It was clear that we have a portion of American history that was about to be lost,”
said Mr. Martin, who trolled record stores, flea markets and barns in search of 78s,
wax cylinders and old records. “We’re not a nostalgic operation,” said Mr. Martin, who
believes his and his
wife’s efforts transcend
nostalgia. They write
and research many of the
details behind each song’s
history and approach the
work more historically
and academically than
sentimentally, he said.
In February 2007 the
company was awarded
the 2006 Grammy for
Best Historical Record.
The award-winning
album “Lost Sounds”
documents early AfricanAmerican recordings
from the 1890’s through
Alumni speakers and faculty members gathered on Career Day, April 11. Front: Holly Ramsey ’01, Stefani Fernandez ’03, Meg
the 1920’s. Martin says
being awarded a Grammy Whittaker ’03, Jennie Lacy ’95, Morgan Denton ’02, Erin Harabis ’02, Darlene Doxey Ellison ’84, Brooke Parkhill McGonigle ’94,
is a great honor and will Meagan Hennessy, Chris Sebastian ’03, Kristina Kantner ’01, Allison Elliott ’01, John Athas. Back: Julie Hefner McMillin ’68, Andy
Zihlman ’72, Steve Ramos ’85, Tom Yoxall ’84, Sean Brockette ’89, Gabby Martinez, Isaac Lynch ’97, Lisa Gillock Matthews ’78,
hopefully allow more
Julie Zvara, Bill Deore, Ramon Suarez ’81, Stephen Howard ’88, Richard Martin ’85, Lois Pitman Herrin ’71, Eugene Reznik ’88,
people to know about
Chandra Garvey ’86, Julie Condy ’82, Eamon Leyden ’96, Peggy Hoffman ’86, Isaac Gonzalez ’95, Clayton Nester ’84, Joseph
what they are doing.
Martinez, Patrick Catuncan ’97, Jeff Miller ’85, Rachelle Carver ’02.
“We’re interested in
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and brought together experts to accomplish
significant technological firsts.
The most newsworthy feat
accomplished under the First Sounds
banner was when the team succeeded in
playing a sound recording made in 1860
- 17 years before Thomas Edison invented
the phonograph. Roughly ten seconds
in length, the recording is of a person
singing the French folksong “Au clair de
la lune, Pierrot répondit.” It was made
on April 9, 1860 by Parisian inventor
Édouard-Léon Scott de Martinville on his
“phonautograph” – a device that scratched
sound waves onto a sheet of paper
blackened by the smoke of an oil lamp.
The hunt for this audio holy grail was
begun in the fall of 2007. The scans from
Scott’s phonautograph were sent to lab,
where they were converted into sound. The
1860 phonautogram was separated into 16
tracks, which Mr. Giovannoni, Mr. Feaster
and Mr. Martin meticulously stitched back
together, making adjustments for variations
in the speed of Scott’s hand-cranked
recording.
Listeners are now left to ponder the
oddity of hearing a recording made before
the idea of audio playback was even
imagined.
Jennifer Lacy ’95 - Paralegal; Peggy Hoffman ’86 - Judge; Marcellene Malouf ’78
- Lawyer; Tom Yoxall ’84 - Lawyer
Chandra Garvey ’86 - RN
Stephen Howard ’88 - Broadcasting
Eamon Leyden ’96 - Law Enforcement
Log on to
Becky Gilbert ’97 - Peace Corps, Sinead Gallagher-Rundell ’99 - Interior
Design; Allison Elliott ’01 - BL Teacher, Clayton Nester ’84 - BL Teacher
www.bishoplynch.org
for more Career Day 2008 pictures
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1960s
Patty Hogan Satarino ’66 has been with Hunt
Petroleum for 5 years. She and her husband Mike
live in Dallas and have 4 grown children.
Joan Ellinger Bertucci ’67 had much of her
photographic art on display at the Highlands Cafe
during June. Joan is a self taught photographer and
digital expressionist. She loves to photograph light
houses, the landscapes of White Rock Lake, the
covered bridges of Pennsylvania, but most of all she
loves to photograph her grandchildren.
Kathy Hogan Rylander Smith ’67 and her husband
Robert are now “early-retired” and are enjoying their
2 passions: their three grandchildren and golf.
Sally Manning Haning ’68 has been teaching tennis
at T Bar M in Dallas for eight years. Her daughter
Maggie was most valuable tennis player for two
years at Ursuline Academy and her son Mack ’03
played two years on the state BL tennis team.
Mary Ann Harman ’68 retired from Dallas ISD in
May 2007. She now enjoys substitute teaching in
Garland and volunteering with Catholic Pro-Life
Activities.
alumni spotlight
David Dreyer ’77
Dallas artist David Dreyer ’77 is
equally a painter and a sculptor. Both
media express his interest in the dynamics
of nature. Dreyer is driven to answer
questions such as: How does something
arrive at its present form? How has it
changed? What is its potential?
In answering those questions, Dreyer
uses the gestures of lines to convey the
essence of his subject. Dreyer asks, “How
can I make one line mean everything?”
The gesture of a line could be inspired
by the way a wet leaf looks on a concrete
sidewalk; or the imagined arc of a bird
flying above trees; or the curve of a twig
with a leaf dangling on its end; or a valley
cutting through two mountains. In Dreyer’s
hand, these gestures can take the form
of a graphite line in an oil painting; the
implied line between shapes of color on his
canvas; the line formed by the curve of an
iron wire; or the arc cut out of a sheet of
iron. Dreyer uses those lines to describe
the essence of that leaf, bird, twig, and
mountain.
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Christine Reibenspies Manning’s ’68 oldest son
Dan is married and has four boys. Christine’s son Jeff
is married and became a doctor (D.O.) in May 2007.
giving her time to travel and play team sports such
as hockey and indoor soccer. She also volunteers as a
Court Appointed Special Advocate.
Karen Schnitzius Sell ’68 is the proud grandparent
of Joey, Harper, Alexis and Drew.
Suzanne O’Malley ’69 is a former writer of
Law & Order, Law & Order SVU, and New York
Undercover. She taught Writing Hour-long Dramatic
Television at a Yale College Seminar (2007) and is a
current Lecturer in the Yale Summer Film Institute.
She produced the documentary UNBORN IN THE
USA: Inside the War on Abortion (2007). Her most
recent book is the Edgar-nominated Are You There
Alone? : The Unspeakable Crime of Andrea Yates
(2004). She is a member of the Writers, Dramatists,
and Screen Actors Guilds, as well as of the Harvard
Program in Psychiatry and the Law. She writes a
weekly blog for The Huffington Post.com. For more
info see www.suzanne.omalley.com.
Sue Totzke Baird ’69 worked with Rebuilding New
Orleans to help neighborhoods affected by Hurricane
Katrina.
Jerry Cadigan ’69 was recently awarded Belo’s
highest annual employee commendation, the William
H. Seay Award. Jerry is production operations
manager at WFAA and is known as “the guy that
simply makes everything happen,” according to Mike
Devlin, WFAA’s president and general manager.
Jerry started on the station’s floor crew almost 35
years ago. “When I started at this station, believe
it or not, we still had black-and-white cameras in
use,” he said. “Today, we’re high-definition and fast
becoming all-digital.”
Gloria Abreu Gross ’69 is the proud mother of
three. Her son Jeremy Spinks is an emergency doctor
in Washington D.C. and daughter Mary Sahagun
made her a grandmother with the birth of Noah.
Rosemary Matt ’69 retired from the city and
borough of Juneau, Alaska in November 2006,
1970s
Msgr. Michael Duca ’70 was ordained the new
Bishop for the Diocese of Shreveport in May.
Kate McCormack Konopasek ’70 celebrated 30
years in Alaska by plunging into the Arctic Ocean
during the summer of 2007.
“I seek the dynamics of change, growth, and potential. Imagination and observation
are my muses. They are like flint and metal, when struck together the potential is
infinite.” D.D.
A self-described doodler, Dreyer
records things he sees instantaneously
on small pieces of paper that he carries
with him. Some of these doodles become
the basis for his paintings and sculptures.
Dreyer says “single observations are
often catalysts that spark recollection and
assimilation. However, the work has its
roots fixed in a diagrammatic exploration
of such things as perception, motion and
gravity.”
As his is an organic process, there
is an interconnectedness to Dreyer’s
work. In fact, Dreyer says, “I am pushing
these ideas around a little more instead
of just trying to make one object that is
only about itself.” One example of this
interconnectedness is his sculpture
Polaris. It came from a photograph he
took of a renovation project. He liked
the dynamics of the angles, lines, and
shadows in the photograph so much that
he based a painting on it. Out of that, he
started playing around with small bits of
cardboard and wire which turned into a
small maquette and later into the large
sculpture Polaris. Polaris, in turn, has
generated at least ten more paintings.
Each painting and sculpture from this
group stands alone, but each is also
interconnected with the other. Ultimately,
they are all interconnected with the space
captured in the photograph that originally
inspired him.
Those questions that Dreyer is
answering (How does something arrive
at its present form? How has it changed?
What is its potential?) are evidenced in his
paintings by the history he leaves on the
canvas. For example, a graphite line may
be painted over, then moved, but traces of
the original line can still be seen. Or, the
color that was originally washed over the
canvas has been painted over in a totally
different hue, but the original color faintly
shows through in areas. Questions of
where things have come from and where
they are going can be seen in the visual
history. These changes result in paintings
with tactile, complex surfaces. They are
paintings that you can rest your eyes on.
Dreyer earned both his BFA and MFA
from Southern Methodist University. He
is currently an Adjunct Instructor for the
Division of Art at SMU. His work was most
recently shown at the Valley House Gallery
& Sculpture Garden in Dallas.
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Ann Bols Lovelady ’70 works at Baylor College of
Dentistry, practicing and teaching in the Orthodontic,
Periodontic and Oral Surgery Professional Services
Department. Her daughter Cheryl ’01 graduated
from the University of Texas at Austin in 2006.
Carol Lubbers Johns ’71 received her Master
of Science in Nursing, specialty in education, in
December 2007 from Texas Woman’s University.
She is now a professor of nursing at Baylor
University’s College of Nursing in Dallas. Carol
began her nursing career in 1975 at Parkland
Hospital in the challenging ICU. In the early 1980s
she began working for Alan K. Laufman, MD, JD as
a nurse expert in his law firm, which specialized in
medicolegal consulting and malpractice.
Jeanine Thompson Allen ’72 is a signature member
of the Pastel Society of NM. Her husband practices
water law with the Office of the State Engineer
in Santa Fe. Her 19-year-old son, William, is a
sophomore at the University of New Mexico, where
he studies film and photography.
David Fiegenschue ’72 is a part-time member of the
art faculty at the University of Dallas, and teaches
a course on self-promotion to graduate students and
seniors. He had a one-man show of logos and graphic
design at the Atrium Gallery at Brookhaven College
from January 21 through February 15, 2008.
David Shivers ’72 has been a fireman for the past
four decades. He spent 30 years with the Dallas
Fire Department and 13 years with the Royce City
Fire Department. He is also credited as the best
catfisherman in Royse City.
Jean Protin Kini Chang ’73 is a realtor for
Coldwell Banker Island Properties in Maui, Hawaii.
Rosemary Garza Christy ’73 is a Pediatric
Anesthesiologist. She and her husband Ken are the
– Grant and Colton. Matt is a real estate
broker with Re/Max About Dallas.
Joe Miskulin ’74 and his wife
Gerilyn have raised four children in
Bloomington, Illinois, and will celebrate
29 years of wedded bliss in August. Joe
has been with State Farm Insurance for
27 years, the last 13 in charge of the
Central Monitoring Service.
Theresa Morrison Mosmeyer ’74 was
hired as the Athletic Director for the
Dallas Parochial League in July 2007.
Jean Norsch Redmond ’75 has three
grandchildren, with the fourth due in
July 2008.
Ray Gilstrap ’91 visited with faculty member Kathy Leos in
A. Jean Jedlicka ’77 founded the James December. Ray is a NASA Research and Engineering Network
A. Schlipmann Melanoma Cancer
(NREN) engineer.
Foundation in honor of her husband,
just two days after his death in 2002.
Pamela Wood Walker ’79 is the shared services
The foundation’s mission is to fund clinical trials
accounting manager for a $1.2 billion oil and gas
and research studies, and to advance education and
firm. Her son Robert is a sophomore at Texas Tech
awareness, as well as screenings and treatment to
and daughter Carrie is a senior at Rockwall High
eventually eradicate Melanoma Cancer. For more
School.
information, please visit www.theschlip.com.
Laszlo Laky ’77 was involved in a collision as
he was serving as a motocycle escort for a funeral
procession in April. He is now at home recuperating
from his injuries, and would appreciate your thoughts
and prayers. If you’d like to contact Laszlo, his email
address is lazresqz@yahoo.com.
Chris Flood ’78 and his wife Nancy Henry live in
Shady Shores, Texas with their daughter Shelby.
Chris is the president of Flood Bros. Ent. Inc. and
was the recipient of the Outstanding Volunteer
Service Award from Immaculate Conception Catholic
School in Denton in 2004.
Kathy Miskulin Harden ’78 has moved back to
Dallas after living in Massachusetts and Illinois for
20 years. Her husband, an Illinois native, loves being
a Texan. Their two daughters are students at Northern
Illinois University. The Hardens ask that everyone
remember to keep all the students at NIU in their
prayers as they continue to recover from the campus
shootings in February.
Patrick Jankowiak, Jr. ’78 is serving as a
communications NCO in the Texas State Guard 9th
Regiment in Dallas. Patrick also received a patent
for a screen saver product he developed for display
products.
Melanie Arden ’07 with Counselor Flo Mehlman
and Academic Dean Evelyn Grubbs.
parents of Michael, a freshman at Texas Tech, and
Rachel, a sophomore at Ursuline Academy.
Matt Nevitt ’73 and his wife Kathy Hemmi Nevitt
’73 are the parents of four and grandparents of two
Jody Jurica ’78 and his wife Katie are the parents
of Jarik, who will attend Honors Business College
at Texas A&M next fall, and Taylor, who is the #5
rated freshman tennis player in the state of Texas
and top 150 nationally. The family lives in Southlake
and Jody is the senior vice president for Mutual of
America.
1980s
Jay Kellogg ’80 lives in Plano where he is a certified
auto and moderate/heavy truck mechanic for The
Exhaust Authority.
Sandra Vatsis ’80 and her husband are the owners
and operators of an indoor sports facility in
Forney. The couple also owns Quickfoot, a soccer
tournament series.
Robert Bartley ’81 directs Broadway Backwards at
the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway.
Mariann Leicht Fox ’81 and her husband John
have been married for 23 years and have seven
children ranging in age from 20 to 3 years. Two have
graduated from Jesuit, one is a student at Ursuline
and two attend Mount St. Michael Catholic School.
Faye Sykora McBride ’81 is the mother of four and
the grandmother of two. Her youngest granddaughter,
Myley, was born September 29, 2007.
Bill Weyrons ’81 purchased Blue Ribbon Trophies
and Awards located in Plano in February 2006.
Sherri Powell ’82 started a lingerie business on eBay
called Sincerely Sherri. You can find her at www.
sincerelysherri.com.
Lisa Dugan Plunk ’82 is a transplant coordinator at
Baylor Hospital in Dallas. She is the proud mother
of two.
Tim Mynarcik ’82 is employed by the Decatur ISD
and has been the Regional Director of Region 6,
Divisions 2 and 3 for the past three years in the Texas
High School Powerlifting Association (THSPA). He
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was recently elected Vice-President of THSPA and
will serve a two-year term.
Cindy Trundle Zanetti ’82 is a teacher of the blind
for the Duncanville ISD. She and her husband Geoff
are the parents of Anthony, a junior at Jesuit, and
Kate, a freshman at Bishop Lynch.
Maria Holowak Bulin ’83 and her husband Thomas
are the parents of three. Daughter Sarah graduated
from Texas Tech in May 2008 with a degree in
Zoology. Son Steve is a sophomore marketing major
at Kansas State, and son Scott is a freshman at
Kansas State majoring in Management Information
Systems.
Leslie Janecka ’83 has lived in Kentucky for six
years, working in PR and marketing for the major
thoroughbred racing farms in central Kentucky.
BJ McKinney ’83 completed his Masters in Finance/
Accounting at Regis University in May 2007. He and
his wife Elizabeth live in New Mexico where BJ is a
business manager for Nestle USA.
Diane Tamez Autry ’84 and her husband Bobby live
in Diane’s childhood neighborhood in Garland with
their three children – Benjamin - 17, Joseph - 11, and
Emily - 3. Diane is an office manager for ShaBang
Exhibits.
David Burrell ’84 is one of two finalists for the
Wyoming Association of Broadcasters award for Best
Sports Play-by-Play - Small Market. The winner will
be announced at the WAB convention in June.
Christopher Plumlee ’84 has been promoted to
director of the Western Region of Hewlett Packard.
Richard Martin ’85 was nominated for a Grammy
award in the category of Best Historical Album. This
is the second nomination for Richey, with the first
nomination leading to a Grammy Award win in 2007.
Laura Bailey Pierce ’85 owns 3 Comfort Keepers
franchises near her home in Fairfax, VA.
Wendy Weidenfeller ’85 is an active volunteer
for the Midsouth Chapter of the National Multiple
Sclerosis Society.
Kathy Patterson Webb ’85 is a professional soccer
coach for FC Dallas. She and her husband David are
expecting their first child in November.
Cecelia Foster ’87 has been promoted to District
Consultant for Arbonne. Her daughter Veronica
Adams recently returned from a trip to Australia with
People to People Student Ambassadors.
Anna Krajca Hines ’87 has owned a business with
her husband since 2003. They install safety fences
around swimming pools.
Lisa Meinzer Tafoya ’87 has worked for Shelton,
a communications firm representing the Global
Superconductor Alliance (GSA), for the past seven
years. As Vice President of Global Research, Lisa
has traveled to China, Taiwan, Europe, Israel and
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Canada. She is also on the
board of directors for GSA-Asia
Pacific.
lawyer for over a decade,
working in the Air Force
JAG for 5 years and as a
civilian attorney since 2002 at
Lackland Air Force Base.
Jeff Brown ’88 was appointed to
the State of Texas 14th Court of
Appeals by Gov. Rick Perry in
December 2007.
1990s
Laura Silva Davis ’88 is a
stay-at-home mother for her four
children. She and her husband
Patrick have been happily
married for 14 years.
Meshanda McKenzie ’88
is currently working on her
certification to teach 4th through
8th grade.
Molly Ware Cosby ’90 is a
part-time nurse and mother of
two girls. She met her husband
while serving 5 ½ years in the
Navy where she a nurse and he
was an optometrist.
Christine B. Gargan ‘03 graduated
from the U.S. Naval Academy in May.
Frank Velez, III ’88 is the Vice President of
Program Management for JPMorgan Chase. He is the
current treasurer for the JPMorgan Adelante Board
and also serves as a Board member for the St. Pius
X Student Advisory Council. Frank and his wife
Christina live in Rowlett with their daughter Frankie
- 9 and their son Jesse Anthony - 5.
Michael J. Dimmitt ’89 has been married for 11
years and has 2 children. He has been a practicing
BL Alumni On-Line
Anna Hathaway Sherman
’90 was named “Volunteer
of the Year” at Ft. Carson
for chairing the Santa’s Workshop in December
2007. She, her 2 children and her husband Frank are
moving to Ft. Bliss, El Paso where they will finish
command of the 5th Armored Brigade.
Michelle Stupak Smith ’90 is living in McKinney
with her husband Chris and three daughters, 8 yearold Vivien (Poppy), 6 year-old Olivia (Mimi) and
3 year-old Evelyn (Wee). Michelle would like to
encourage her fellow classmates from ’90 to write in
announcement
Bishop Lynch High School now employs a software which allows all of our
constituents (parents, students, alumni, faculty, and friends) the ability to check their
information online and keep us updated with changes of address or phone numbers.
Known as “FriarNet,” the software gives you the opportunity to manage your own
“Profile” connecting directly to our database.
How do you start?
1. Simply go to the Bishop Lynch website at www.bishoplynch.org and click on the
“Alumni” link on the top menu. Read the information on FriarNet.
2. Click the “My FriarNet Login” link on the top menu, and you will be directed to the
“Log In” page.
3. Click the “Join FriarNet” link on the center of the page.
4. You can now enter your name, year of graduation, and other data into the
appropriate fields. You’ll also want to create a login name and secure password.
Once you’ve clicked on “submit,” your information will be synced with our database
within 24 hours.
5. Now that you can login with a secure password, you will notice a left-hand
navigation for “My FriarNet.”
6. Click on “My Profile” and a fly-out menu will give you the option to update your
own information. You can also use My FriarNet to search for a classmate through
our online directory.
If you need assistance registering for the community, please email
FriarNet@BishopLynch.org. If you are interested in learning more about the Alumni
Association and how to get involved, please email Alumni@BishopLynch.org
We sincerely hope that you will visit our site again and again to learn more about
Bishop Lynch High School and the Alumni Association.
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to Reflections and tell everyone how they are doing.
Jennifer Aldinger Angerame ’92 is living in Wilton,
CT where she has run a home-based business for 8
years. Her website is www.southernyankee.com.
Jackson Davis Logan III (Trey) ’93 is interning for
Judge James J. Brady, United States District Court,
Middle District of Louisiana.
Stephanie Casey ’94 is living in Portland, OR and
was the 1st Assistant Editor for the major motion
pictures Lady in the Water, Princess Diaries 2,
Raising Helen and Freaky Friday to name a few.
Jeremy Civello ’94 is a teacher and Athletic Director
at Dallas Academy. He is engaged to Deanna Town
who also works at the school.
Chelsea Dillard May ’94 is a CPA/Lawyer
practicing law with Holland and Hart Law Firm in
Denver, CO. She and her husband Adam have two
daughters, Isabelle and Olivia.
Leslie Mazoch ’94 served as a judge for the NPPA
Women in Photojournalism Conference in August
2007. Leslie joined a team of photo editors who
oversee the Associated Press Latin America and
Caribbean photo report from Mexico City. From
2001 to 2007, she worked as a photojournalist for the
AP in Venezuela, where she covered a failed coup
and oil strike against President Hugo Chavez as well
as his victories in a referendum and general election.
Gretchen Tripp ’94 is engaged to Scott Ranieri and
lives in Rock Springs, WY. She is a makeup artist for
a plastic surgeon, MAC Cosmetics and is a freelancer
for Lancome.
Kate O’Connell Caballero ’95 was named “Teacher
of the Year” for Groves Elementary School in Wylie
ISD in December 2007. This award qualified Kate
for the award of “Teacher of the Year” for Wylie ISD
Elementary Schools, which she also won in January
2008.
the practice of taking housing applicants to different
parts of town based solely on their race.
2000s
Elizabeth Lookadoo DeVries ’98 was recently
promoted to Tax Supervisor at Knight Inc (f.k.a.
Kinder Morgan, Inc.) in Houston. She supervises
federal tax compliance, audits and tax planning for
the corporate entities.
Dustin J. Dreher ’00 has become an associate of
Sanbote, Waggoner & Zopolsky, PC.
Andrea Lopez ’98 became engaged to Sergio Ramos
on November 17, 2007. The couple will be married
on June 6, 2009 and will live in San Antonio.
Stacy Smith ’98 was ordained as a Minister of the
Word and Sacrament in the Presbyterian Church
(USA) on November 4, 2007. Stacy received
a Masters in Divinity from Union Theological
Seminary in New York City, and is currently serving
as a Lake Fellow in Parish Ministry at Second
Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis, IN.
Beth Bader ’99 is engaged to Jaran Endsley. The
wedding is scheduled for summer 2008.
Elizabeth Bera ’99 is a photographer whose work
was featured at the Soda Gallery “Caffeinated!”
Art Show and Northeastern Creates at Northeastern
University.
Katherine Chustz Cordray ’99 celebrated one year
of marriage to her husband Chris in April 2008.
Laura “L.J.” Skeen ’99 graduated from the
University of Texas at San Antonio in May 2008 with
a Masters in Communications.
Emily Zalkovsky ’99 has accepted a position with
the Texas Health and Human Services Commission
as a Medicaid/CHIP policy analyst for the Deputy
Executive Commissioner. Emily received her
Masters in Public Policy from the LBJ School of
Public Affairs at UT Austin in 2005.
Jacqueline Hardman Haneveld ’95 works for
Steiner Transocean aboard cruise ships. This has
allowed for wonderful international travel.
James Lewis III ’00 graduated from Benedictine
College in 2004 with a BA in Religious Studies
and Philosophy. In 2006 he earned a Masters in
Theology from the University of Dallas, and is
currently teaching Catholic Social Thought, New
Testament, and Apologetics at Kapaun Mt. Carmel
Catholic High School in Wichita, Kansas. In 2005
James married Kathleen Zuzana Voboril, and the
two are parents of 2-year-old Zuzana Miriam and
Brigid Marie, born in March. James is now working
on a master’s degree in the field of education. He is
also a part-time professional public speaker on the
Theology of the Body.
Patrick Sullivan ’00 and Jamie Ellis, of San
Antonio, are to be married in October 2008. Patrick
and Jamie live in New York City.
Deanna Costello Theobalt ’00 earned a BA in
Interdisciplinary Studies from UTD in 2006, and
works as a paralegal for Daniel & Beshara, P.C. She
and her husband Justin are expecting their first child
in November.
Maxey Whitehead ’00 completed her contract with
Barter Theatre in Abingdon, VA in August 2007.
Lindsay Londenberg Wilson ’00 received her
Masters of Science in Counseling in December 2006
and married Tyler Wilson in January 2007. Tyler is a
fighter pilot in the US Navy.
Christopher Dillard ’01 and Kristen Strieker
’01 will be married by Bishop Michael Duca ’70
in Cancun, Mexico on June 28, 2008. Christopher
graduated from Texas Tech in December 2006 and
works for Bank of America. Kristen graduated from
the University of Mississippi in December 2006 and
is project manager for Striland Industries.
Cheryl Lovelady ’01 graduated from the University
of Texas at Austin in 2006 with a BS in Psychology
and a BA in Plan II Liberal Arts. She is counseling
and tutoring college students with learning
disabilities. Cheryl plans to enter law school in the
near future.
Erin Buell Skonord ’96 is a teacher at Teton Science
School in Jackson, Wyoming. She was honored with
the Golden Apple Award during her student teaching.
Amanda Van Roy ’96 and fiancé Chad Morrissey
will be married on October 4, 2008. Both Amanda
and Chad are members of First United Methodist
Church of Hurst and are active in the junior high
youth group.
Matt Nordgren ’01 is a vice president with Schlegel
Sports, which specializes in sports team ownership
and management.
Nick Garcia ’97 was traded from Kansas City to San
Jose of the MLS, where he starts as a defender.
Stephanie Simpson ’01 graduated from Baylor
College of Dentistry in 2006 with a Bachelor of
Science in Dental Hygiene. She was awarded
the Golden Scholar Award for outstanding
communication, and overall concern for patients’
wellbeing. Stephanie works in a private practice in
the White Rock area.
Jamey May ’97 is living in Montgomery, Alabama
where he is the Outreach and Education Coordinator
for the Central Alabama Fair Housing Center. He
recently organized a forum to address the issue of
racial steering and disparate lending practices in
Montgomery. According to May, racial steering is
Rubin M. Simon ’01 is a fourth year medical student
at the UT Houston Medical School.
Matt Nordgren ’01 with Heisman Trophy winner
Matt Leinart of the Arizona Cardinals.
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Ashley Bobb ’02 is currently working as the
Assistant Advertising and Promotions Coordinator
for the Athletics Department at the University of
Texas at Arlington. Ashley had an outstanding
basketball career at UTA, while earning two degrees
and making the All-American Team and the Dean’s
List. She is now pursuing a career in professional
basketball overseas.
Christopher Capshaw ’02 graduated summa cum
laude from the University of Miami in May 2006.
Erin Clarkson ’02 has recently become engaged to
Brian Welk.
Kyle May ’02 has been hired as an assistant
basketball coach at Texas A&M – Commerce. Kyle
is a graduate of Austin College, where he was a
four-year starter and two-time captain of the men’s
basketball team.
Andrew Zalkovsky ’02 graduated from the
University of Texas in December 2007 with a degree
in history. Andrew has been promoted to Store
Services Manager at Best Buy.
Christopher Adams ’03 completed his training at
the Fire Academy (TEEKs) in College Station last
fall. He is now a firefighter in the Portland, TX Fire
Department.
Allison Brady ’03 graduated from Texas A&M on
December 14. Allison is currently a nursing student
at The University of Texas Health Science Center in
San Antonio.
Koda Chovanetz ’03 graduated from Texas A&M in
May 2008. He has already accepted a position with
Hess Corporation.
Sophia Dimoulakis ’03
graduated from Texas A&M
in December 2007. Sophia
is now a nursing student at
Oklahoma Baptist University,
pursuing her second bachelors
degree.
Julie Miller Ernzen ’03
graduated from Baylor
University in December 2006
with a degree in Psychology.
She and husband Brian live in
Hewitt, Texas.
Kate O’Connell Caballero ‘95 received the Teacher of the Year Award for
Stefani Fernandez ’03
Wylie ISD in January. Pictured are Dr. John Fuller- Superintendent Wylie
graduated from Baylor
University in December 2006 ISD, Ms. Susan Shuler- School Board President Wylie ISD, Kate and Dr.
Jonathan Slaten- Principal of Groves Elementary School.
with a Bachelor’s of Science
in Nursing. She is now living
in Austin where she has accepted a position on the
in Arts in Teaching from Trinity and has accepted
trauma/surgical unit at the University Medical Center a position at Peak Preparatory in Dallas, teaching
at Brackenridge.
Secondary Social Studies.
Christine Gargan ’03 graduated from the United
Chris Phillips ’03 is a rap artist and CEO/
States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD with a
music producer with his own label – Gridiron
Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics in May.
Entertainment. He graduated from SMU in May 2007
Mack Haning ’03 graduated magna cum laude from with a BA in Journalism and plans to relocate to
Atlanta to pursue his music career.
St. Edwards University with a degree in graphic
design in May 2007. He was part of a seven-man art
Megan Whittaker ’03 graduated cum laude from the
show in Austin and is now employed as a graphic
University of North Texas in May with a Bachelor of
designer.
Science, Child Development and Family Studies.
Holly Hartman ’03 graduated from Loyola
University in Chicago in May 2007. In August 2007
she began working for ACS, Inc as a marketing
specialist and recently
received an Award of
Excellence for her work.
Rachel Mantzuranis ’03
graduated from SMU in
May 2008 with a degree
in Psychology. Rachel was
a member of the NCAA
SMU Women’s Equestrian
Team.
The Carver family, huge LSU fans, accompanied the 2008 NCAA Football
Champion LSU Tigers to meet President Bush on April 7. Rita Carver ’00, Ron,
BL Faculty member Rachelle ’02, Roni ’11, Phyllis, and Roslyn ’09 along with
the LSU football team, coaches and guests were hosted by President Bush
on the South Lawn of the White House in celebration of the team’s National
Title.
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Meghan Murphy ’03 is
studying Interior Design
at Texas State University.
Meghan would like to say
thank you to the entire
BL family for everything
it has given as the last
Murphy, Maureen ’08,
graduates.
Becky Orsini ’03
graduated summa cum
laude in the spring of 2007
from Trinity University in
San Antonio with a BA in
Sociology. In May 2008,
she received a Masters
Anne Domke ’04 graduated from Texas A&M in
May 2008 with a BBA and an MS in accounting from
the Mays Business School. In September Anne will
begin employment with Deloitte in Dallas with its
international tax group.
Alicia Galvin ’05 is a research student at Texas
A&M University. She is studying the impact of diet
on breast and colon cancer.
Danielle Garcia-Jones ’04 was recently accepted
into Texas Women’s University School of
Occupational Therapy.
Ryan Horning ’04 graduated from Texas A&M
University in College Station in May, with a BBA
and an MS in Accounting.
Samantha Conforti ’05 is the vice-president of Zeta
Tau Alpha at the University of Missouri – St. Louis.
Jacqueline Lob ’05 was named to the dean’s list in
the University of Notre Dame’s College of Arts and
Letters.
Emily Worland ‘05 is a junior at SMU pursuing a
degree in economics, public policy, and secondary
education. She recently returned from a cultural and
service study abroad program in Oaxaca, Mexico.
This is the second study abroad program for Emily,
who studied art history and European film in Italy
last summer.
NOTES
Class
William Collins ’06 was selected as one of the 2007
Top Ten Freshmen Men at Oklahoma State. Billy was
also selected for the ConocoPhillips SPIRIT Scholars
Program in the College of Engineering, Architecture
and Technology.
University of North Texas campus, with plans to join
the Professional Leadership Program in the fall.
Addison Flores ’06 appeared in “Sir Gawain and the
Green Knight” at Austin College in March.
Julie Auxier ‘07 has been selected for a summer
internship through Howard Hughes Medical Institute,
where she will be working with a bioengineering
professor, running tests on an antibiotic used for
implanted medical devices that come into contact
with blood. Julie will also be participating in the
Johnson Internship program at Oregon State.
Paige McDaniel ’06 is a Pre-Med student and
cheerleader at James Madison University.
Lance Corporal Jeremy P. Miranda ’06, USMC,
was recently reassigned to the 1st Battalion, 3rd
Marines in Hawaii. He has worked with the S-1/
Administrational/Personnel side of the battalion and
was previously assigned to the 3rd Marine Regiment.
He is now in his second training phase and will be
departing for 29 Palms, California. Jeremy will be
deployed to Iraq in late August where he and his
team will be assigned to maintain security as the
EOD team disposes of explosives. LCpl Miranda will
be deployed for 7 months, returning in April of 2009.
“One thing I learned from BL is that I can better
myself and my country.”
Teddy Namirembe ’06 is attending the University
of the Incarnate Word where she is a Student
Ambassador, a member of the Student Government,
President of the Incarnate Students Organization and
a resident assistant.
Allison Russell ‘06 was accepted into the Alpha
Lambda Delta honor society in the Spring of 2006.
In the Fall of 2007 she entered the Delta Gamma
sorority, Gamma Nu chapter. Allison is currently a
chair member of a student investment group on the
Kyle Vrla ’06 is a Civil Engineering student at Texas
A&M University. He also plays goalie on the Texas
A&M Ice Hockey Team.
Kyle Brooks ’07 made the Blue (Varsity)
cheerleading team at Howard University.
Misty Capley ‘07 is a student at Texas A&M Corpus
Christi and a member of the Lady Sharks dance/cheer
team, which supports the Sharks - a Professional
Arena Football Team.
Lindsey Kay ’07 is a member of the sorority Alpha
Xi Delta at the University of Texas. She is also a
tutor in the PALSC Partnership to Advance Language
Study Cultural Exchange program.
Victoria Lawrence ’07 was the recipient of the
Outstanding Community Volunteer Award at the C.C.
Young Auxiliary Volunteer Tea.
Laura Olivier ’07 and Julia Olivier ’07 both made
the mock trial team at the University of Texas.
UT’s team is ranked in the top 10 and it is rare for
freshmen to make the team.
Erin Sweeney ’07 appeared in “Sir Gawain and the
Green Knight” at Austin College in March.
Reunions
Class of ‘78 - 30 Year Reunion
October 17-19 2008 BL Homecoming Weekend
Friday:
Football game and “Taste of Lynch”
party featuring Dallas local 70’s band
Emerald City
Saturday: Dinner and Party at Knights of
Columbus
Sunday: All-alumni Mass & Reception at BL
Please visit our website to provide us with
your current information and to register: www.
bishoplynch.org - click on Alumni. Discount
pricing for early registration!
Class of ‘88 - 20 Year Reunion
August 1-2 2008
Friday: Happy Hour at Campisi’s
Saturday: Big Party at Gilley’s
Send us your updated information, upload
pictures, and pay for the reunion at www.
BLReunion.com. Book a room at the Springhill
Suites by Marriott (1907 N Lamar St. Dallas TX
75202 PHONE:214-999-0500). They offer a
discount rate of $139/night with shuttle service to
BL reunion events
Class of ‘98 - 10 Year Reunion
October 17-19 2008 BL Homecoming Weekend
We are in the process of planning our 10
year class reunion. If you have suggestions,
comments or questions, we want to hear from
you! If your contact information is not current
with Bishop Lynch, please be sure to contact
the alumni department to ensure that your
information is current and on file.
Weddings
Dan O’Connell, Jr. ’93 was married on March 24, 2007 to Heidi Willenberg at the Cathedral of St. John the
Baptist in Charleston, SC. Dan was promoted to the rank of Major in the USAF on January 3 and is currently
stationed in Charleston, SC serving as Assistant Director of Operations for his squadron.
Lisa-Kay Stone ’96 and Chris Pierotti were married on June 7 at St. Pius X Church in a “black and white”
ceremony. Deacon Ed Leyden was co-officiant. Lisa-Kay and Chris both attended St. Pius X School and Chris
graduated from Jesuit.
Don Beisert, Jr. ’98 and Christine Phan were married at the Tribute Golf Club at Lake Lewisville on September 2.
Regan Bryne-Goodman ’02 and Scott Heise were married on September 8 in Plano. Regan graduated from
Stephen F. Austin in December 2006 with a Bachelors Degree in Speech-Language Pathology and is working as a
Speech Pathologist for the Frisco ISD.
Leslie Felderhoff ’00 married Dustin Dominie of Porterville, CA on September 29.
Carolyn Mear ’00 married Bryan Ingram on September 29.
Eleanor Pitzinger ’00 married Matt Scott on November 11, 2006.
Raul Rodriguez ’00 married Jenny Castillo on October 12 in Austin. Raul works for an engineering consulting
firm in Georgetown.
Mary Anne Tosetto ’00 married Chad Potts on January 13. Mary Anne is currently pursuing her MA in
counseling and family therapy at St. Louis University and was awarded a graduate assistantship for the 2007-08
academic year.
Amy Sisler ’04 was married on September 22 to Jason “Jay” Chagnon, a graduate of Texas A&M. Amy is the
aquatics director for the Waxahachie YMCA and is attending UTA.
Don Beisert ‘98 and bride Christine Phan.
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NOTES
Class
1.
Births
Michele Mastrodonato Schaeffer ’87 and husband Greg happily announce the birth of their fourth child,
Abigail Rose, on November 6. Big sisters are Emma - 8 and Ellie - 5, and big brother is Elijah - 5.
Richard Stanford ’87 and his wife Viviana Valdivia Stanford ’93 were blessed with the birth of their
third child, Thomas Joseph Stanford on May 24, 2007. In April, Richard was hired by Southwest Parks and
Playgrounds to sell projects in Dallas and Collin Counties, as well as West Texas. This is a continuation of
his 15-year career in that industry.
2.
Richard Hunt ’90 and his wife Stacy welcomed the newest addition to their family on December 7, 2006.
Addison Rose joined big brothers Mason and Cameron.
Chris Noyes ’91 and Lisa Sladecek Noyes ’89 welcomed their fifth child, Joseph in January. Joseph joins
siblings Katherine, Allison, Anthony and Emily. The Noyes family lives in Frisco, where Chris is a doctor
in a small family medicine practice.
Michael McKissick ’92 and his wife Ashley welcomed their third child, Taylor Devin, on October 18.
Taylor joins 6-year-old twins Nathan and Nicole.
Jamie Giles Brown ’95 and her husband Zac welcome their daughter, born in March.
Helen Garrett Escobar ’95 and husband Omar welcomed their daughter Emma Grace on
March 12. Helen is the coordinator of public relations for South Texas College.
3.
Khoury Cline Danner ’95 and husband Jason welcomed their second child, Emma Lane
on June 2. Older sister is Tristyn.
Rob Gerwer ’96 and his wife Casey are the proud parents of quadruplets, born on January
16. The boys are named Robert Joseph III “Trey” and Brady Sean. The girls are Reid Josie
and Cameron Shay.
Eamon Leyden ’96 and wife Kelli welcomed their second daughter Emma Elizabeth on
October 18. Big sister Lilly is 2 years old.
Sharmila Hindocha McDonald ’96 welcomed Braeden Alexander into the world on
February 11.
Mike ‘98 and Laura Newman O’Connell ’98 announce the birth of Adam Michael on
April 18 in Oklahoma City.
Katherine Witmer Williams ’98 welcomed her new baby girl, Leah Reneé Williams on
October 20. Leah weighed 6 pounds, 2 ounces and mother, daughter and father, Mark, are
doing well.
Colleen Blaydes ’99 and husband Joseph Inman are the proud parents of Shannon Olivia,
born May 27. Colleen and Joe are both teachers at Bishop Lynch.
5.
4.
Staci Leinberger Chambers ’99 and husband T.J. are the parents of Connor Thomas,
born April 26, 2008. Staci works as an event coordinator in Houston.
Kit Leahey ’00 welcomed her first daughter, Delilah Grace on August 16, 2007.
Kelly May ’00 and Julie Welch May ’00 welcomed their second child, Gabriel Joseph, on
February 20, 2008. Big sister Molly Grace will be two in August.
6.
1. Emma Grace, daughter of Helen Garrett Escobar ‘95.
2. Rob Gerwer ‘96 and wife Casey are the parents of Trey, Reid, Cameron, and Brady.
3. Chris ‘91 and Lisa Sladecek ‘89 Noyes are the parents of five.
4. Katherine Witmer Williams ‘98 and husband Mark with Leah.
5. Emma Elizabeth Leyden, daughter of Eamon Leyden ‘96.
6. Colleen Blaydes ‘99 and husband Joseph Inman with Shannon Olivia.
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IN LOVING MEMORY
Alumni
Vincent de Paul at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church.
Karen McKissick Barber ’72 died peacefully on January 15. She is survived
by her siblings Michael ’69, Debbie ’70 and Randy ’76 as well as her nephews
Michael McKissick, Jr. ’92 and Kevin McKissick ’04, and niece Mandy
McKissick ’96.
James Hiram Carroll, father of Natalie Carroll ’01 and former husband of Jenny
Carroll, a former faculty member at BL, passed away on February 20. Memorials
may be made to Bishop Lynch High School Scholarship Fund or the Dallas
SPCA.
Sarah Arnold ’06 passed away on January 31, and the memorial service was held
on February 13, 2008 at First Unitarian Church of Dallas. Donations to genetic
bipolar research being conducted at UT Southwestern may be sent.
Joe Kosco, father of Michael Kosco ’67, Beverly ’75, Joe ’78 and Sherron
Foster and grandfather to Melissa Waggoner, passed away on March 5. Joe was
the voice of the Friars for BL football games for nearly 25 years. The memorial
Mass was held at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Donations may be made to Love
For Kids or Camp Sweeney Diabetic Camp.
Andrew Threadgill ’69 passed away April 11 in Henderson, Texas.
Parents
Elsie Valek Mahdak, mother of Barbara Mahdak ’68, Sharon Slicker ’74 and
Karen Wick ’74 passed away on November 11. She was also mother-in-law to
Rusty Slicker ’74. Donations may be made to Vitas Charity Hospital or Villa
Ascension Living Center, the Alzheimer’s Research Foundation.
Dorothy Wyland, mother of Elizabeth Wyland Potter ’85, passed away on
December 3. The funeral mass was held at St. Pius X Catholic Church.
Bob Stephens, father of Sally Stephens Norris ’73 passed away on December 11.
Marie Fortin, mother of Maurice G. Fortin, Ph.D. ’69, passed away on
December 14. Donations in memory of Marie may be made to St. Pius X Church.
Clarence Edward “Hoppy” Cantrell, father of Ed Cantrell, Bishop Lynch Facilities
Manager, passed away on December 14.
Sally Kidwell Swenholt, mother of Shauna Swenholt ’97 and aunt of Nikki
Johnson Crosby ’91, Ryan Johnson ’96 and Annie Johnson Kincaid ’98, died
in an automobile accident on December 16. Funeral services were held at St. Rita
Catholic Church.
Martin Beal Roberts, father of Sean Roberts ’79, Elizabeth Kirchhoff ’82,
Catherine Silva ’85, Jennifer Coates ’87 and Ann-Marie Davis ’89 passed
away on December 16. A Memorial Mass was celebrated at St. Paul the Apostle
Catholic Church. Memorials may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action
Network or Theatre Three in Dallas.
Joseph Michael Ensminger, father of Chandra Ensminger ’86, Linda Johnston
’91, Holly ’04, Michael ’06 and Hope ’08, passed away on December 21
following his battle with cancer. Joe was instrumental in developing hockey
programs and served as Head Hockey Coach at Bishop Lynch. Funeral services
were held at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. Memorials may be made to the
Ensminger Children’s Fund in care of Bank of America.
Lucy Phillips, mother of Casey Striedel ’70, Cindi McMahon ’73, Norm
Phillips ’75 and Collin Phillips ’78 as well as mother-in-law of Jeri Stelloh
Phillips ’76, passed away on January 9. Lucy and her late husband Norman wrote
a regular column in the Texas Catholic called “Be the Good Lord Willin’” and
were long-time parishioners at St. Pius X in Dallas.
Peter Terilli, father of Joey Terilli ’87, passed away peacefully on January 13.
Peter and his wife Vada owned and operated Murr Bros. Electric Co. in Dallas. A
memorial service was held at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church.
David Meier, father of faculty member Pam Price, passed away on January 16 in
El Paso.
Fred Driscoll, Jr., father of Fred Driscoll, III ’69, Ann Berryman ’75 and
Martha Lewis ’78 and the grandfather of Dillon Lewis ’11, passed away
peacefully on January 25. The Funeral Mass was held at St. Pius X Catholic
Church.
Ann Midgett, mother of Matthew Midgett ’00, passed away at her home in
Dallas on January 31. Memorials may be sent to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, or
the organization of your choice.
Edward Lee Cervenka, father of Ann Cervenka Pask ’82 and Karen Cervenka
McClure ’85, died on February 4 after a long battle with cancer and Alzheimer’s.
Donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Society of St.
Robert Francis Cale, father of Roggie ’66, Shelly Bolton-Walden ’70, Chuck
’72 and Terry Polito ’74, and father-in-law of Jill Rule Cale ’72, passed away on
March 11. Mr. Cale was also grandfather of Katie Cale ’09 and Kelsie Cale ’10.
The memorial Mass was held at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Donations can be
made to Texas Scottish Rite Hospital.
Dr. Edward J. Daley, father of Patrick Daley ’72 and father-in-law of Janet
Chadbourne Daley ’73, passed away in March. The funeral Mass was held at
St. Pius X Church on March 26. Memorials may be made to Father O’Brien’s
Children c/o St. Pius X Catholic Church.
Laureen Protin, mother of Jean Protin Chang ’73, passed away on April 2 in
California, and was buried from St. Matthew Apostle Church in Kansas City, MO.
Donations may be made in her name to a local Alzheimer’s Association.
Rev. Mr. Edwin Llewellyn, Jr. passed away on April 4 following a lengthy and
courageous battle with cancer. He was father of Pam Llewellyn Brady ’75,
Sharon Petronella ’77, Trey ’79 and wife Debbie Lalumia Llewellyn ’79, and
grandfather of Angela Hogland ’02, Sara Llewellyn ’04, and Sam Llewellyn
’11. The funeral Mass was held at Sacred Heart Church. Donations may be made
to Kim’s Place at M.D. Anderson Cancer Hospital.
Laura C. Mackey, mother of Steve Mackey ’74, Robert Mackey ’76, and
Nancy Mackey ’79, passed away on May 9. Mass of Christian Burial was held
at St. Thomas Aquinas Church. Memorials may be made to the American Heart
Association.
Raymond Reznik, father of Stephen Reznik ’84, Lisa Hill ’87, Eugene Reznik
’88, and Barbara Collins ’90, passed away May 11 and was buried from St.
Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church.
Grandparents
Doris Kline, grandmother of Chris Conine ’90, passed away on January 12.
Memorial services were held at St. Rita Catholic Church.
Raymond Baker, father-in-law of Carol Sansone Baker ’72 and grandfather
of Keith Baker ’02, Ben Baker ’05 and Maryann Baker ’07, passed away on
January 19. Memorials may be made to the American Stroke Association.
Howard Scott Twichell, grandfather of John Michael Twichell ’09, passed away
on February 11 in Dallas. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Arthur B. Weatherread, grandfather of Ashley Davis ’05, passed away peacefully
at his home on March 2 in Dallas.
Paul J. Schweikert, grandfather of Angela Schweikert ’05, passed away April 3.
Siblings
Kenneth Brooks Stelloh, brother of Joan Hubbell ’69, Jeri Phillips ’76 and
Jaclyn Stelloh ’78, passed away on October 19.
Former Faculty
Sister Ann Bourke, OP passed away on September 1. She ministered at Bishop
Lynch as well as a number of other Catholic schools throughout Texas and the
Midwest.
Mr. Lee Granitz, former theology teacher, passed away on April 4 in San Luis
Obisbo, California.
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SAVE THE DATE!!!
homecoming 2008
october 17-19
friday
• Friars vs. JPII Football
• Alumni Party featuring
• Emerald City Band
• Taste of Lynch
saturday • Class of ’78 Reunion
• Class of ’98 Reunion
Taste of Lynch
The Alumni Association is looking for restaurants who
would like to participate in the TASTE OF LYNCH on
Friday, October 17. This is an excellent opportunity to
market to the hundreds of alumni who will be on hand
for the Homecoming Party. If you are interested, please
contact Mary Schaar at mschaar@tx.rr.com.
Class of ‘78 - 30 Year Reunion
In addition to the Friday night Football Game and Alumni Party:
Saturday - Dinner and Party at the Knights of Columbus hall.
Please see the website at www.bishoplynch.org and click on Alumni for
details. Send us your current information and even register for the event.
Discount pricing for early registration!
sunday • All Alumni Mass &
Reception
BISHOP LYNCH HIGH SCHOOL
9750 Ferguson Road Dallas, Texas 75228
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Class of ‘98 - 10 Year Reunion
SAVE THE DATE
October 17-19
More Details to Follow