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Frosh Orientation - August 2012: The Jesuit Community starts here... New Student Orientation
for freshmen and transfers in August provides students with their first taste of the Jesuit High School
community. Student Ambassadors (selected juniors and seniors) lead new students in playing ice
breaker games, meeting their classmates, touring campus, and learning about campus programs and
rules (such as the dress code!) Pictured in this photo is a small group of freshmen paired with older
student Ambassador leaders. The Class of 2016 is off to a great start! Left to right: Darby Cronin
‘14, Jake Gianola ‘16, Josef Vincent ‘16, Ryan Liddell ‘16, Matthew Decker ‘13, Patrick Quinn ‘16,
Amber Mitchell ‘16, Emily Strand ‘16, Anna Calkins ‘13, Katherine Andersen ‘16, Mariah Gibbs
‘13, and Allessandra Hovey ‘16. Photo by Dan Falkner.
Features
26 A Cornerstone of Faith
The Transformation of Bob and Evelyn Dieringer’s Home
By kAthy BAArts, Alumni direCtor
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the Class of 2012
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honorary Graduation Awards
Graduation Awards, Statistics, and Photos
Awards Given to Alumni, Friends, and JHS Supporters
42 Career day 2012
By kAthy BAArts, Alumni direCtor
Departments
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President’s message
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Campus Corner
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news of Jhs Jesuits
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diversity update
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Athletics
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development news
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in memoriam
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the legacy Club
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Alumni Profiles
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Class notes
©2012 Jesuit High School, Portland, Oregon
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AdministrAtion
President John J. Gladstone
Principal Paul J. Hogan
Vice President of Advancement
Andrew M. Asato
Superior, Jesuit Community
Fr. J.K. Adams, S.J.
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Layout & Design
Erika Tuenge ‘94, Matt Graff ‘00
Copy Editor Dan Falkner, English teacher
Contributing Photographers
Photography students, Erika Tuenge ‘94,
Hillary Currier, Dan Falkner, Yearbook class
Printer Printing Today, Tyrone Stammers ‘92
david mcCaslin ‘12, maddie regan ‘12, Adrienne demaree ‘12, and shane mileham ‘12 with John Gladstone at
Commencement on June 3, 2012.
President’s Message
Each year at graduation, I think
about our seniors’ travels over the
past four years with us, and the
opportunities they now have to
make the world a better place than
my generation set out to do many
moons ago. Sometimes I ask students,
especially seniors, to write on a piece of
paper—and to save that paper—where
they think they will be in five or ten
years. “What will you be doing then?”
I ask. “Where will you be living?”
Many of these students just smile and
say, “I have no idea” or “That’s too far
in the future for me to think about
now.” Too far in the future? For me,
five years is just a blink of an eye!
In my heart I always hope that
our students, our graduates, will aim
high—that they will dare to dream
about what could be versus just what
might happen in everyday life. Will
they be risk-takers, willing to choose
a path out of the ordinary with the
chance truly to make a difference
in the world? Will they be forever
committed to reaching out to those
not as fortunate as they? Will they
always lead their lives shaped by the
God they learned to experience in a
very special way at Jesuit and by the
love and caring of their families?
I think our students need to
know that dreams and hopes really
can come true and that some of these
have already occurred in their lives.
Perhaps it was a parent overcoming
an illness against all odds and medical
diagnoses. Perhaps it was the change
a senior’s touch brought about in the
life of a homeless child. Or maybe it
was the way one of our seniors guided
a struggling classmate through a very
difficult year.
In my seven years at Jesuit, I
continue to be amazed at the number
of graduates who stop by to tell us
or who write to us about what they
are doing now—and at how many of
those grads are still involved in works
of service. When our alums come
back for a Friday mass (or certainly
a Christmas mass) or to help on our
alumni food drive each year or to
gather for reunions or to serve on the
National Alumni Board, invariably
they talk about “coming home” and
all that their Jesuit years continue to
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mean to them. They seek out former
teachers, they want to walk the halls,
and they want to make certain our
current students still go on the Junior
Encounter, walk the 12-mile Senior
Pilgrimage, and “show up” for Friday
mass. In my 45 years of work in Jesuit
schools, I have never seen so many
students “coming home” for mass
and being so involved still in our
student retreats. What does that say
about dreams and about what we as
a school community do on a daily
basis? Indeed, we have been blessed!
Dreams can come true!
Still on the notion of dreams and
hopes, sometimes a dream on the
lighter side of life comes to fruition
too. For a good number of years, our
then-principal, Sandy Satterberg, had
talked about playing Peter Pan and
flying across the Moyer Theatre stage.
This became even more of a dream
several years ago when one of our
students, Emily Lewis, played that
role. I’m sure Sandy had given up on
this thought, when out of nowhere
her dream did come true on May 16,
the night we celebrated her 15 years as
principal and 32 years as a teacher at
Jesuit. After numerous accolades and
a superb video about Sandy and her
life at Jesuit, Emily Lewis suddenly
appeared as Peter Pan. She called a
very surprised Sandy to the stage
and helped Sandy climb into her
harness. Nothing happened—until
Emily sprinkled our own Sandy with
magic “pixie dust.” In the blink of a
“NeverNever Land” second, Sandy
was airborne. A thunderous ovation
rose from the crowd as she flew across
the stage. Even little dreams can come
true! We are blessed at Jesuit High
School. Thank you!
Sincerely,
John J. Gladstone
President
New Principal Paul Hogan
Mr. Paul Hogan, the 11th principal of Jesuit High School,
assumed his duties on July 1, 2012.
For more than 14 years, Paul has served as Jesuit’s Academic
Vice Principal, with significant responsibilities in teacher
hiring, formation, and evaluation; faculty, parent, and student
problem-solving; scheduling; record-keeping; admissions; and
curriculum. From dual credit courses to “brown bags in the
black box” to mock trial, coffee house, Chinese, and Canvas,
Paul spearheaded innovative programs that have kept Jesuit on
the leading edge. Having chaired our most recent sponsorship
and accreditation efforts, as well as the academic portion of the
five-year plan, Paul has helped to develop school-wide goals
for the “Jesuit,” “Catholic,” and “college-prep” elements of the
JHS mission. Paul told me that most important to him is our
students’ growth as faith-filled leaders. Our students develop
into men and women for others because they know and feel
that they are loved by our faculty and staff, and by God.
Conor ‘12, Paul, Jennifer, and molly ‘15 hogan.
Please join me in welcoming Paul to his new position, one
that will demand his expertise, energy, time, intellect, sense of
humor, patience, prayerful reflection, and innovative grace—
but also your support, assistance, advice, and yes, love. I thank
you in advance for your role in Jesuit’s future. I thank Paul for
accepting this new role and this grand challenge. As strong as
we are as a school, we cannot rest on that. Paul knows and
understands and accepts this commitment to excellence in every
segment of our Jesuit High School community. Congratulations
to Paul and to his wife, Jennifer, and to their children, Conor
‘12 and Molly ‘15.
- John Gladstone, President
Paul hogan addressed faculty and students at the annual
“Welcome Back” Assembly on August 30. Photo by dan
Falkner.
Paul hogan received several well-deserved high fives after the students’ spirit inspired him to do a spontaneous cartwheel at the assembly.
Photo by dan Falkner.
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Campus Corner
Jesuit Says Farewell to Beloved
Faculty and Staff
quirky disposition, nostalgic responses to writing prompts
and affinity for Don Quixote and kayak building. When
asked what he will miss most about Jesuit, Mr. Benware
responded, “the community, my colleagues, the energy
that the students give me every day.”
Passionate and skilled at their subjects, eager to teach,
fun, and student-favorites, these teachers will be dearly
missed.
By kim uonG ‘12
Appeared in the May 2012 Issue of the Jesuit Crusader. Note: Jesuit also bid
farewell to Karen Love, Director of Professional Development and Jim Naggi, Vice
Principal of Administrative Services (see page 12).
The Administrative Shuffle
By mAriel klein ‘13
Front row: reiko mine, kim Bastable, hillary Currier, karen love, manami
imaoka. Back row: nikki skipper, ken skipper, Jim naggi, and michael
Benware.
As the school year comes to a close, another senior
class leaves us for the next chapter of their lives. This year,
some of our most beloved teachers, including Mr. Michael
Benware, Mr. Ken Skipper, Ms. Kim Bastable, Sensei Manami
Imaoka, and Ms. Hillary Currier, are joining them as well.
As announced earlier this year, Mrs. Sandy Satterberg
is retiring as principal but will return as a math teacher
this fall. However, Mr. Benware and Mr. Skipper are retiring
permanently.
Mr. Skipper has been at Jesuit for 14 years as a counselor
and spent a few years as a PE teacher. He was also the
women’s varsity soccer coach for 12 years. He and his wife,
who is also leaving her volunteer spot as receptionist in the
counseling office, are planning to spend time with their 12
grandkids, some of whom live in Texas. Mr. Skipper also
has plenty of hobbies to keep him occupied. While he’ll
miss the students, staff, and counseling office members
who brighten his day, Mr. Skipper proudly notes, “This will
be the first time in 60 years that I haven’t gone to school.”
Ms. Currier has been at Jesuit for eight years and is
taking time off to focus on and spend time with her kids
and family. Ms. Currier first started as an English teacher
and then slowly integrated herself into the Yearbook,
Photography, and Journalism classes she teaches today. Ms.
Currier will specifically miss her Journalism class and the
late-nights spent with The Crusader staff (we feel likewise).
Mr. Benware started teaching English at Jesuit in 1990.
Alumna Grace Culhane ‘11 says, “Of all the teachers I’ve
had, he’s my favorite.” Students will miss Mr. Benware’s
Chris smart, who has served as a Jesuit educator for 25 years and was the
former Vice Principal of student life at Jesuit high school, now takes on
the role of Academic Vice Principal.
You know him as the dedicated man digging recycling
out of the trash cans, master JUG-giver and passionate
mock trial coach. Next year, Mr. Chris Smart will take on
the role of Academic Vice Principal.
Mr. Smart is the current Vice Principal of Student
Life, but he will tackle a different challenge in the Jesuit
administration with his new title as Academic Vice
Principal. The difference between these two positions
involves the relationship each VP holds with members of
the school community—the VP of Student Life focuses on
the student body and the Academic VP primarily works with
the teaching faculty. Mr. Smart applied for this position to
continue his call to teach and learn.
“This desire is what inspires my vocation as an Ignatian
educator and urges me forward to be an active formational
and transformational leader at Jesuit High School,”
explained Mr. Smart.
Mr. Smart possesses many qualifications that make him
a good fit for the job. He’s proud to have served for 25 years
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“I look forward to working on the school improvement
plan for technology,” said Mr. Smart. “I’d like to see a 1:1
ratio where every student would have their own tablet.”
The Jesuit community now awaits the announcement
of the new VP of Student Life which will come in late May.
The next addition to the administrative team would be wise
to follow the advice Mr. Smart gleaned from the seven years
he’s held this position.
“Don’t rush to judgment; take the time the situation
needs,” advised Mr. Smart. “Never forget the importance of
cura personalis.”
It remains to be seen if Mr. Smart can resist the
temptation to hang out in the lunchroom, waiting to
pounce on an unsuspecting cell phone user or gum chewer.
the mock trial team traveled to Albuquerque in may 2012 to compete
at nationals. Pictured are (left to right): Conor hogan ‘12, Christina Gill
‘12, Jacquelyn ulum ‘13, Colin dunn ‘12, saloni shah ‘12, Principal Paul
hogan, kirby Bell ‘12, natalie Johnson ‘13, sarah Freepons 12, and
Academic Vice Principal Chris smart.
Appeared in the May 2012 Issue of the Jesuit Crusader.
Going the Distance
as a Jesuit educator, and he has extensive knowledge of
the educational system of the Society of Jesus. In addition,
Mr. Smart has an abundance of experience in dealing
with the Jesuit High community. He believes that ease of
communication will be beneficial to students and staff.
“Mr. Smart possesses an amazing passion for learning
that is infectious,” said Mr. Tom Manning, a member of the
committee that reviewed the Academic VP applications.
“He has a very strong academic background as well as very
good interpersonal skills with faculty and students.”
Through collaboration with the teachers, Mr. Smart
and other administrators hope to continue enhancing the
Jesuit education in the upcoming year.
“My primary goal as AVP would be to work with
colleagues to identify leaders among our staff and students
so that the present and future of Jesuit education may move
forward as we work towards ensuring that Magis is all that
we do,” said Mr. Smart.
With Mrs. Sandy Satterberg’s retirement as principal,
former Academic VP Mr. Paul Hogan is stepping up to take
the top administrative position. Mr. Hogan looks forward
to working with his new right hand man.
“I think it will be lot of fun to work with Mr. Smart as
Academic Vice Principal,” said Mr. Hogan. “The challenge of
the AVP job is balancing day-to-day tasks such as scheduling
and counseling students, while keeping in mind the bigpicture, long-term goals we have as a Catholic, college-prep
school.”
Continuing the transition to a more tech savvy
curriculum is another priority for school administrators;
students will soon learn that their teachers’ touch screen
tablets and high definition projectors are just the beginning.
The school’s objective is to use technology to develop
teaching and learning to further integrate students with
the digital age.
By dreW demArCo ‘12
Coach tom rothenberger has been the head track and field coach at Jesuit
high school for 26 years. Around 325 athletes now run track. Photo by
trish leavy.
Approximately 325 athletes came out for track this last
season. With so many athletes, how do you find enough
coaches to look over that big of a group?
Tom Rothenberger has been the head track and field
coach at Jesuit High School for 26 years. The first year he was
head coach was 1986, and there were 18 athletes, all boys.
With his experience and leadership, Coach Rothenberger
makes things run smoothly and ensures that every athlete
feels a part of the team.
“I instill an amount of trust in my area coaches
and let them develop their own workouts,” said Coach
Rothenberger. “Sometimes I will put in a word or two, but
I have to remember that all these athletes run for Jesuit, not
for a specific coach, and we are all in this together.”
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One of the new coaches who joined the staff this
year is Tyler Cope ’07. Cope was a high jump coach this
season. Although he had never done high jump before, his
competitive drive and great athleticism provide him the
tools to help these young athletes.
“As my competitive days are now behind me and my
college football career over, I jumped at the opportunity to
stay involved in competitive athletics when it was presented
to me,” said Cope. “I always enjoyed the mental challenges
presented by athletic competitions, and as a coach those
challenges are the focus of my position.”
Another coach who has been around the program for
a while is Jason Barry ‘90. Mr. Barry coaches men’s and
women’s long jump, triple jumpers and helps out with
the women’s sprinters. He looks over approximately 40
jumpers, both JV and varsity, and about 45 sprinters. He
has coached the jumpers for nine years and enjoys helping
young athletes improve their skills.
“Coaching this year has been great, some young
jumpers have really stepped up,” said Coach Barry. “We
have a great freshman class that should have some really
good success over the years.”
With all these athletes who turn out for track there are
about 25 coaches who coach a specific area and help out
these young competitors. Without a doubt it is a challenge
to accommodate all these needs, but these coaches put
in the time and effort to make their experience as best as
possible.
final thank you to the first-ever female principal at a Jesuit
High School, appreciative for all she did for the community.
The evening dedicated to Mrs. Satterberg consisted
of receptions surrounding a tribute. The celebration
had speeches from Mr. Gladstone, a few alumni, current
students, current and former Board of Trustees members,
and a few faculty members. Andrew Schmidt ‘12 was the
Master of Ceremonies. A video was shown focusing on
Jesuit life and students and a few special guests attended
and spoke as well.
sandy satterberg and the nguyen siblings who spoke at the event: mitchell
‘15, Victoria ‘12, Anthony ‘10, and krystal ‘09.
Mrs. Maryfran Marecic was responsible for organizing
the event. She believes that the tribute is one for the record
books.
“During the speeches, songs, and video, we showed the
significant impact Mrs. Satterberg has had on an estimated
7,000 students, families, employees, and friends of Jesuit,”
said Mrs. Marecic. “Another important component is
recognizing her impact on Jesuit education on a national
level. Hopefully, we shared in those memories as well.”
Art teacher Mrs. Fleenor came up with the idea of
hanging different colors of paper to represent all the
different aspects of the school that Mrs. Satterberg has
touched. To make the cards even more personal, Mrs.
Fleenor asked every student, faculty, and staff member to
write a small note on the back of each card.
“We wanted to surprise Mrs. Satterberg with the image
of more than a thousand messages to her the evening of the
event,” said Mrs. Marecic.
Students completed the cards in Theology classes and
faculty and staff were given reflection cards to fill out.
Along with the students, extra cards were in the lobby for
guests who wanted to show their affection.
Even on the invitation Mrs. Satterberg’s love for math
was glorified. Anna Mai ‘12 created a flower by using the
fibonacci sequence, which is a mathematical continuum of
Appeared in the May 2012 Issue of the Jesuit Crusader.
Celebrating Sandy
By CAtherine lAndGrAF ‘12
retiring principal sandy satterberg was treated to a surprise flight onstage
at the end of her celebration event. emily lewis ‘11, dressed as Peter Pan,
helped introduce the surprise.
Mrs. Sandy Satterberg has been a part of Jesuit for the
past 32 years of her life. On May 16, the community said its
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Sandy Satterberg Receives
Traynor Award for Collaboration
in Jesuit Mission
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The cards were hung on wires with clothespins
throughout the lobby of the PAC and as a surprise they
were hung from the ceiling of the Moyer Theater. A video
was shown at the event that explained the meaning of the
cards.
“I was absolutely amazed,” said Mrs. Satterberg. “To
go in the theater and see the cards hanging in there was
overwhelming.”
Mrs. Satterberg loves Jesuit with all of her heart, “I
can’t say one last goodbye, there are too many things to say
goodbye to,” said Mrs. Satterberg.
Mrs. Satterberg has been a blessing to Jesuit, and she
will plan on always keeping a place in her heart for the
school and community she loves.
Jesuit High School Principal
Sandy Satterberg recently
received the prestigious John
Traynor Award for Collaboration
in Jesuit Mission for her
contributions to the ministry of
Jesuits and colleagues throughout
the Oregon Province.
The award was presented by Fr.
J.K. Adams, S.J., Superior of the
Jesuit Community at Jesuit High
School, and Cindy Reopelle,
provincial assistant for Jesuit-Lay
Collaboration, on behalf of the Very Rev. Patrick J. Lee, S.J.,
provincial of the Oregon Province, Society of Jesus.
Appeared in the May 2012 Issue of the Jesuit Crusader.
Grandparents’ Day!
By Andy Buhler ‘12
“Sandy has been one of the most faithful lay companions to
the Jesuits in the history of the Oregon Province,” Fr. Adams
said. “She has brought the Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm
to generations of Ignatian educators. She has sought to learn
and exercise discernment in making all decisions – the dayto-day ones as well as the complicated, difficult and painful
ones. Sandy has whole heartedly embraced Ignatian spirituality
and has significantly advanced the work of Jesuit education.”
On a regional and national level, Satterberg served as an
influential and effective strategic thinker on the national Jesuit
Secondary Education Association Board of Directors. She has
served on the Secondary School Commission of the Oregon
Province for the past 15 years with grace, wisdom and a strong
sense of commitment and dedication.
Connor leahy ‘13 and his grandparents, michael and Ann, enjoyed Jesuit’s
annual Grandparents’ day in April 2012.
On Wednesday, April 25, grandparents of Jesuit
students enjoyed a breakfast and a Mass at Jesuit’s annual
Grandparents’ Day.
Grandparents of current freshmen and juniors have
the opportunity to partake in a breakfast along with an all
school Mass, celebrating the feast of Jesuit’s patron, Saint
Peter Canisius.
Unofficial school tours were led by students for their
grandparents in addition to breakfast and Mass. Families
had the opportunity to mingle with other grandparents
and become familiar with the feel of the school.
The event is put on by Jesuit’s Development Event
Coordinator, Ashley Amato. The long hours of preparation
by a devoted team of mothers reflect the breakfast set-up in
the Smith Gym and Student Center.
Satterberg began her teaching career 32 years ago at Jesuit
High School. During her career, she has served as a math
teacher, mathematics department chair, academic vice principal
and principal. Voted teacher of the year by her colleagues in
1987 and 1991, Satterberg graduated from Portland State
University with a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics
and earned a Master of Arts in teaching from Lewis & Clark
College. She will retire as principal from Jesuit High School at
the end of the 2011-2012 school year, but will continue to
teach math at the school.
The John Traynor Award was established in 2004 by the
Oregon Province to honor a person who has shown leadership
in fostering collaboration among lay people and Jesuits.
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“I think it is very special to see the students and the
grandparents together having breakfast,” Ms. Amato
described. “That’s what makes my job fun, being the event
planner and creating the atmosphere where you can just
see the happiness on the students and grandparents’ faces.”
Jesuit President Mr. John Gladstone made it clear the
importance of the event, and why it continues to be a part
of the school year.
“I feel the reason we have Grandparents’ Day is to
acknowledge and celebrate the role grandparents have
played and continue to in the lives of our students,”
Mr. Gladstone stated. “They have taught us love, the
importance of faith in God, humor, forgiveness, hope, and
the meaningfulness of gratitude; they also give us a sense
of history—of our world and certainly of our own families.”
Along with the administration, students find
importance in the event. Students not only jump at the
chance to miss their first period class, but find a deeper
meaning by hosting their grandparents.
“It is important to show our grandparents how great and
rich in spirit the Jesuit community is,” added Jake Olson
‘13. “My grandparents tell me what a great school I attend
because of the lasting impression made on Grandparents’
Day.”
Dunne coordinated it, making the cookies and sandwiches
at her home with her friends. It raised $350 for the seminary
education fund.
This year marked the 77th Tea. Over the years, the
Tea has contributed more than $1 million to educating
seminarians at Mt. Angel Seminary.
The Tea was held at the home of Archbishop Howard
on Northwest 20th and Johnson for 27 years from 19391965. When he retired, the home of Archbishop Dwyer on
Southwest Greenway Avenue was used until 1974. When
he retired in 1974, the Tea was discontinued for three years.
In 1977 it was reinstated and held mostly in grand Portland
homes. This year’s Tea was chaired by Mary Kay Beaudoin
and Mary Willis, former and current Jesuit High School
parents, and held at Portland Golf Club.
Jesuit High students regularly volunteer to help serve
at the Tea.
Valedictorians of the Class of 2012
OLIVIA ARTAIZ
College: Middlebury College
Appeared in the May 2012 Issue of the Jesuit Crusader.
Students Volunteer at Archbishop’s
Tea, Now in its 77th Year
BRYCE ENG
College: Seattle Pacific University
By lisA strAder, Jhs PArent And BoArd oF trustees memBer
NATALIA REDYK
College: Northeastern University
Salutatorian of the Class of 2012
ANNA MAI
l-r: sean Justus ’13, shane richards, ’13, Jean Parker ’12, Archbishop
Vlazny, lea Campbell ’13, shannon o’mara ’13, hayley matson ’13,
Bishop steiner, erin strader ’13, Joel schierman ’13, and Andy Buhler ‘13.
College: Washington University
in St. Louis
The first Archbishop’s Seminary Tea was held on May
25, 1935, on board the General Lee State Steamship. Gladys
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Alumni Parents
Alumni parents gathered for their first brainstorming session on a
beautiful spring evening at the home of neil and linda Grubb.
also!” I was truly overwhelmed and was in tears by the time
they left.
But nothing compared to the following Sunday. Over the
course of a couple hours, members of the Jesuit Alumni Family
Group showed up in my yard and set to work. As I welcomed
them and thanked them for helping, they thanked me for letting
them come and help...many were excited to get together for a
Jesuit event where they could have fun and get dirty! No request
was too big. Every time I turned around to look at something else
they were doing, the tears were flowing. Even now, weeks later,
when I see the tomatoes growing on the plants they planted, or
pick raspberries off of the vines they cut back, my heart warms
and I will forever remember what the Jesuit Alumni Families
did for us...and continue to do. Continue to do, as they are in
our hearts and memories of what they did will drive us to pay it
forward when we can.
Thank you to Don and Carolyn Stecher, the Prossers,
Matt and Annie Hemminger, Jack Nelson, Brian Grubb,
Andy Asato, and Neil and Linda Grubb. You continue to
live out the mission of men and women for others. We will
have additional brainstorming meetings in the next year
with hopes of incorporating more ideas within the structure
of alumni events. Stay tuned for our progress!
Parents play a big role at Jesuit through their students’
involvement and activities. Many families remain at Jesuit
for over four years. During those years, they become
engrained in the Jesuit community and the many activities
on campus. When their last child graduates, often there
are feelings of withdrawal and emptiness where Jesuit once
was. With our alums, Jesuit is a place to call home for the
rest of their lives. However, until this year, we never really
looked at tangible ways for our alumni parents to continue
to be involved. This spring, we held our first alumni parent
brainstorming session. Our hosts, Neil and Linda Grubb,
invited over 15 parents to their home to socialize and
brainstorm ways for parents to remain involved. One of the
ideas was to help those within the Jesuit community who
may have certain needs, such as landscaping.
Less than two weeks after the brainstorming session, I
received an email from Maille O’Brien, daughter of Michael
O’Brien ‘65. Maille’s mom has an illness that impacts the
last nerve in her spine. Her Mom’s pain is so extreme that
she remains in bed 24/7. She will be having surgery in
September. With all of the time spent in the hospital, there
wasn’t much energy spent on the yard. Maille’s request was
for a little help to get their yard in order.
I reached out to our parent group and Neil and Linda
organized a work party to help the O’Briens. Maille wrote
the following letter:
When I first met with Neil and Linda at my house, I was
expecting them to help us out with the weeding and maybe mow
the lawn...if we were lucky they might even cut the roses back
for us. But as we started walking around the 2000 square feet
of landscaped yard that had turned into the neighborhood’s
“that yard,” Neil and Linda kept saying, “Do you want your
vegetable garden weeded, rototilled, and then we could plant
some vegetables, just tell us what your Mom likes...your roses,
dead-headed, no worries...and we can bring a load of bark dust
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Coach naggi at the start of a Jesuit Frosh game. naggi coached high school
football for 42 seasons, all at Catholic high schools, 19 of them on the Jhs staff.
Teamwork, Brotherhood, Honor
Jim naggi retires After 43 years of dedication to Catholic education
By sAndy sAtterBerG, Jhs mAthemAtiCs teACher, Jhs PrinCiPAl (1997-2012)
being in front of a crowd or holding the microphone, but a
few times I have heard him speak in the Knight Gym about
the importance of upholding the tradition, of standing on
the shoulders of those who came before. Each time, it was
powerful, for me and for our students.
In 2001, Jim became my Vice Principal for Administrative
Services. Having worked with him for nine years, I knew his
dedication and attention to detail were vital to the work
that needed to be done. I knew, too, his commitment to
Ignatian education. Jim wrote the seminal document for
Jesuit athletic programs across the country, “An Ignatian
Approach to Coaching in Jesuit High Schools.” He knew
that coaching in a Jesuit school was different than coaching
other places. It had to reflect the habits of our Profile. It
had to represent the standards of Jesuit education. He knew
athletics is not simply about wins and losses; it is about
teaching young people to do well whatever they do. Not
surprisingly, Jim’s son, Nathan, and daughter, Erika, are two
of our finest graduates
Jim’s position as Vice Principal encompassed
oversight for many areas: athletics, custodial services,
plant maintenance, food services, book store, Spirit Store,
campus security, facility scheduling and rental, and crisis
management. You will see his attention to detail reflected
in so many ways—the sparkling, clean buildings and the
What do you think of when you hear the words Age
Quod Agis? Do you think about Jesuit High School, the
banner in the Knight Gym, or do you think of people—
people who do well, whatever they do? As I think about it, I
am reminded of one person who truly models those words,
James Charles Naggi.
Jim came to Jesuit in 1992 as Athletic Director.
Remember 1992—the year before we became coed? It was a
very busy year. We were planning new programs, opening
new facilities, and getting ready to welcome 263 young
women. Jim’s formidable task was not only to oversee the
ten men’s sports programs, but to add ten more for women.
The pressure was on! Creating a quality program for women
would set the tone both for their welcome and for the
many years ahead. As we look back over the past twenty
years, we see how well he built that foundation. Eighty-four
Women’s Metro League Championships and 54 Women’s
State Championships later—Age Quod Agis, Jim!
From 1992 to 2001, Jim served as Athletic Director.
During his tenure, Jesuit won a total of 26 state
championships, the first six All-Sports Awards, and the
inaugural Oregonian Cup! With his strong commitment
to honoring the athletes who dedicated so many hours to
doing well, Jim designed all the championship banners in
the Knight and Smith Gyms. Jim does not seek the glory of
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Jim these last eleven years. He brought that same sense
of teamwork, brotherhood, and honor to the table as we
worked through numerous situations and problems. He was
always the champion for doing what was right, for looking
at all sides of a situation. He always looked at what we had
done in the past and how we could continue to make Jesuit
High School a place of excellence.
That idea of a place of excellence brings me back to the
beginning of this story. In 2011 Jim delivered his final “The
Tradition Continues” address to the student body. Faculty
and students gathered in the Knight Gym under the many
banners lining the ceiling. Jim exhorted students to rise
to the challenge set by our motto, Age Quod Agis, and by
the motto of the Society of Jesus, “A.M.D.G.” Traditionally
translated, that motto means “Do Well, All that You Do…
For the Greater Glory of God.”
Thank you, Jim. You have modeled Age Quod Agis for all
of us and you have done it all for the greater glory of God.
You are irreplaceable and unforgettable and we will always
remember and honor your many contributions to the Jesuit
High School community and mission.
naggi at opening day of the spirit store, registration day, 2006. the
store’s gross sales of Crusader spirit items as of June 2012 exceeded
$650,000.
beautiful grounds. He strictly enforces security and holds
us all accountable in crisis situations. Perhaps one of the
things I admire most about Jim is his vision. He looked
at the Commons and visualized extending both ends and
providing a versatile space that seats kids during lunch and
programs after school. And who would have thought to
turn the Smith Gym lobby into a Spirit Store? Without Jim’s
vision for the Spirit Store, we would not have the nearly
$220,000 profits turned over to the Arrupe Fund. Without
the financial assistance of the Arrupe Fund, students who
need help in purchasing books, shoes, or lunch would not
have that help. Without that help, some would not have
gone to the Prom! Jim has made Jesuit High School a better
place for all of us. Age Quod Agis, Jim.
Jim’s tireless dedication to Jesuit does not stop with
his job description, however. There are so many programs
he has created, committees he has served on, and lives he
has touched. He created and led the Leadership Seminar
Program and provided opportunities for hundreds of
students to examine the skills and philosophy of effective
leadership. As a member of the Building Committee, he
actively participated in numerous campus construction
projects—from the original field-turfing of Cronin, to the
construction of the Elorriaga Math and Science Center
and the remodeling of the Dieringer Offices. Jim was
instrumental in launching Jesuit’s English Language
Outreach program for local non-English speaking adults.
The Hurtado Center was born through Jim’s work and since
2002, over one thousand adult students have studied in
our buildings in the evening and learned to speak English.
Over 100 of those students have used their new skills to
gain their American citizenship. Once again, Age Quod Agis!
As Jim retires after 43 years of dedication to Catholic
education, I have not even touched on the thousands of
young men he has coached in football. Think about all
those boys, who became men, learning the importance of
teamwork, brotherhood, and honor.
I have not touched on how much I depended on
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May the road rise to meet you and the wind be always at
your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face and the rains fall
soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again may God hold you in the palm of
his hand.
Or, since Jim once made me an Honorary Italian— “Dio
ti benedica!”
With love,
Sandy Satterberg
each spring for the past 10 years, the italian-Americans on Jesuit’s staff,
chaired by naggi, treated the rest of the school staff to a Festa-italiana tGiF.
hosts of the 2002 Festa, l-r: Jon yanosy, shawn daley, rob Bartelleti, Jim
naggi, Gail Fleenor, rosario Circosta, nancy Fausone, Claudia raffaele.
the fifteen-fingered accordianist was provided by a local “ristorante.”
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Message from the Superior, Fr. J.K. Adams, S.J.
X to Saint John Fisher have been served throughout the
summer.
The scholastics have also had a fruitful summer. They
both made their summer retreat with other first year regents
around the country at Faulkner, Maryland. From there,
Patrick Couture went to Guatamala to deepen his usage
of Spanish. Ryan Rallanka returned to Portland to teach
summer school at Saint Andrew Nativity School.
There will be one more Jesuit joining our faculty this
year. Fr. Kevin Connell, S.J. He will be teaching in the
English department. He will actually be residing at the
Colombiere Jesuit Community in southeast Portland. This
will be Father Connell’s third time to be assigned to Jesuit
High School. Since then, he has been the founder of Saint
Andrew Nativity School and most recently the principal of
Gonzaga Prep in Spokane.
Father Kevin Clarke, S.J. is enjoying a new schedule
at Providence Medical Center as a chaplain. For many
years he has served in the ‘graveyard shift.” Finally, his
responsibilities are a usual day shift!
Many of us attended the ordination of Fr. Rich Magner,
S.J. who had served here at JHS several years ago when he
was a novice, and a Californian Father Trung Pham, S.J. It
was at this festive gathering of the Oregon and California
Provinces that our provincials announced that our two
provinces would officially become one in August of 2017. A
deep sense of companionship and common mission made
that a joyful moment for all of us!
We are excited that on August 18 the Province will
celebrate the jubilees of all those who are celebrating
an anniversary this year. Among the jubilarians will be
Father Larry Robinson, S.J., who will celebrate his 60th
anniversary of entering the Society of Jesus! What a great
milestone for such a pillar of Jesuit High School. The school
and the community will be celebrating this momentous
accomplishment as the year unfolds.
Finally, I would like to tell you about a beautiful and
historical monstrance that is now making its home here at
Jesuit High.
A year ago I was privileged to attend a youth retreat
in Spokane hosted by a group known as Spiritus Ministries
Northwest. I was generously invited to join with the Saint
Pius X Youth group at that retreat. One crucial part of the
retreat was an evening with a lengthy procession, adoration
and benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. This is done
with a special Eucharistic vessel known as a monstrance.
It is usually a tall vessel with a round glass window in the
midst of a starburst in which a consecrated host can be
seen. The monstrance at the retreat was beautiful. I was
extremely touched by the level of devotion and spiritual
fervor among the sea of young people at this very Catholic
this beautiful and historical monstrance, a special eucharistic vessel that
played an important role in the missionary efforts of the early Jesuits in the
Pacific northwest, is now making its home at Jesuit high school.
The Jesuits here at Jesuit High School, like the whole
school community, are poised and ready to dive into the
deep end of the 2012-13 school year!
Our community has changed a little in its configuration.
Father Craig Boly, S.J., who has transferred his pastoring
of Saint Pius X to Saint Ignatius Parish, and Father Tom
McCarthy, S.J., who finished his time at Saint Francis in
Sherwood to a special assignment, have left our community.
Fortunately, Fr. Boly will continue to serve on our Board of
Trustees here at Jesuit, and Fr. McCarthy will still live in
Portland.
It was a particularly interesting summer for me. In midJune, I had a double total knee replacement and have spent
the summer recovering from that significant surgery. This
has given Fr. Paul Grubb, S.J. the chance to try his hand
at being Superior for a couple months. He has done an
excellent job!
Father Bill Hayes, S.J. and Father Larry Robinson, S.J.
have taken up residence in the offices outside the chapel.
As spiritual fathers for the school, it is an ideal place to
encounter students, faculty and staff. Together with Father
McTighe, S.J., many parishes from Arch Cape to Saint Pius
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supply catalogues, but their cost fell well outside our budget.
Finally, I decided to ask the archivist for the Oregon
Province in Spokane if he happened to have a monstrance
in storage that could be loaned to the school. I was delighted
when he responded with some pictures of one that was
very old. He did not have many historical details about the
monstrance, but he knew that it had been at one of the
Jesuit missions at least 100 years ago.
I was ecstatic when I saw this beautiful vessel that not
only served to make the body of Christ visible to so many
faithful people, but had also played such an important role
in the missionary efforts of the early Jesuits in the Pacific
Northwest. It is a simple piece of art—there are no jewels
and the metal is tin, not gold. But it is rich in both Catholic
and Jesuit tradition and the perfect size for our Canisius
Chapel!
Our archivist gave me permission to bring the
monstrance back to Jesuit and house it here for an indefinite
period of time. Last April, after performing a wedding at
Gonzaga University, I retrieved this treasure and carefully
brought it here to its new home.
I do not know exactly how we will use this beautiful
monstrance. But I assure you that it will not sit in storage.
It will be used for the purpose it was intended.
It is a true honor to have such a beautiful and historical
vessel here at Jesuit High School.
moment. I could not help but contrast the studies that have
recently been published that reveal the striking number of
Catholics in America who do not understand or particularly
believe in one of the most basic tenets of our faith, the “real
presence” of Christ in the Eucharist.
It made me proud to reflect on the absolute centrality
of our Eucharistic celebration every Friday here at Jesuit.
I have often told people that Mass is what makes Jesuit’s
heart beat. To be in the congregation of hundreds of Jesuit
students each week who quietly and reverently watch the
consecrated bread and wine process out the door at the end
of Mass suggests that there is a clearer sense of that “real
presence” here at Jesuit than in the general population.
These experiences made me reflect upon the timehonored and rich Catholic practice of procession, adoration,
and benediction—especially in this time when such a
crucial element of our faith seems to be falling into a fog of
forgetfulness. These traditions have been an important part
of our Jesuit lives in our years of training and have nourished
Jesuits and Jesuit works for centuries. For example, every
year Jesuit parishes around the world celebrate the Novena
of Grace calling out for the intercession of Saint Francis
Xavier. Benediction and adoration is a traditional element
of that novena.
Inspired, I started looking for a monstrance here
at school. And I eventually found it. One of the things I
noticed right from the start was that an important element
of this particular monstrance was a large plastic disk. I
remembered learning in my theology training that plastic
should never be associated with Eucharistic vessels. As a
fabricated material, it distracts from the sense of the “true
presence.” I first looked at new monstrances in Catholic
AMDG,
Fr. J.K. Adams, S.J., Superior at Jesuit High School
Fr. Pat Conroy, S.J. Plays in Annual Congressional Baseball Game
Former Jesuit High School Theology teacher Fr. Pat
Conroy S.J. played in the June 28, 2012 Annual Congressional
Baseball Game. He was trained for much of this event with
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his JV II softball coaching experience at Jesuit High School.
He put that experience to good use as a first base coach for
two innings. Fr. Conroy S.J. said, “They figured I had the
experience necessary.”
Conroy S.J., (sworn in as the 60th US House of
Representatives Chaplain in May of 2011) a spectator in last
year’s game, also pinch ran for New York Congressman Tim
Bishop (priest for bishop) who walked, then took second on
a single and then made it to third on a fielder’s choice. He
scored on a passed ball. “Pretty much like JV II softball,”
Conroy said. His Jesuit jersey and cap were obtained from
Jesuit High School head baseball coach Tim Massey last
spring.
The Democrats beat the Republicans 18-5 in the annual
game that raised $250,000 for the Boys and Girls Clubs of
Greater Washington, and the Washington Literacy Center.
The Republicans hold a 38-36-1 edge in the series which
started in 1909.
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Diversity Update
African-American Alumni/
student luncheon
On May 15, we celebrated our third
annual African-American Alumni/Student
Luncheon. Students from all four classes
attended as well as alumni including Larry
Jackson ’86, Mervonce Osborne ’09, Seth
Tarver ’06, Stan Sykes ’84, Alpha Tessema
’09, Jason Lowery ’93, and George
Weatheroy ’75. It was a celebration of
our seniors on a journey well done and an
opportunity to hear college, career and life
advice from alumni.
Moving
Forward
By elAine Forde
deAn oF student liFe And ACtiVities
During the first evening, students were treated to pizza at
a local eatery, where they were greeted by Seattle University
students who attended one of the first JOCAPs and are now
currently Seattle University students. They also met with
Jesuit alum Brian Kelly ’03, who is currently working on
a feasibility study to potentially open a Nativity School in
the Seattle area. With Brian, the students discussed how St.
Andrew Nativity School in Portland helped them prepare
for the college prep experience of high school.
Currently there are two graduates of St. Andrew Nativity
School and Jesuit High School attending Seattle University.
After graduating from Seattle University, these two students
will have completed 11 years of Jesuit education. Abraham
Hernandez-Rolin ’09 will be the first in his extended family
to graduate from college. He will graduate in the spring of
2013 with a degree in E-commerce and Information Systems.
Anastasia Jones ’11 is in her first year at Seattle University,
and is currently studying Humanities and Leadership. Both
credit the strong academic and co-curricular programs at
both St. Andrew Nativity School and Jesuit High School to
their current success at the college level.
April of 2012 brought another golden opportunity
for current junior students at Jesuit High School who are
also graduates of St. Andrew Nativity School. They, along
with other students from the various Portland area high
schools, were part of a four-year tradition of selected
students attending the Jesuit Outreach College Access
Program (JOCAP), a fast-paced overnight spring college
tour at Seattle University. Seattle University’s Office of
Multicultural Affairs plans the event, designed to give high
achieving, first generation college students a taste of the
college experience.
This year’s attendees, Alex Maldonado-Ruiz ‘13,
Amara Andre ‘13 and Josiah McCallister ‘13, experienced
multiple college classes, presentations, and an overnight
stay with college students who are currently attending
Seattle University from similar backgrounds. Seattle
University covers all expenses including the train ride to
and from Portland. Presentations were on topics such as,
“What to Expect from a College Class,” “Myth Busters:
From High School to College,” “The SU Experience,”
“Making Connections of Campus,” and “Continued Jesuit
Education.”
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Abraham’s Jesuit Journey
reFleCtions By ABrAhAm hernAndez-rolon ‘09, e-CommerCe And inFormAtion systems mAJor
AlBers sChool oF Business, seAttle uniVersity
Anastasia Jones ’11, Alex maldonado-ruiz ’13, Amara
Andrew ’13, and Abraham hernandez-rolin ‘09
(all are Jhs and st. Andrew nativity school graduates).
when choosing a college you want to have a nice fit. I
chose Seattle University because it is a very small, quiet
community, only a four hour train ride from home, yet near
the downtown district that has many entertainment and
internship opportunities.
St. Andrew Nativity School was the starting point for
me getting through high school and currently college. I give
credit to my mother for literally forcing me to go to St.
Andrew Nativity School. When I had heard about the dress
code, I disliked the thought of attending St. Andrew’s. Looking
back on it now, it really shaped the person I have become. It
was a rough transition going from King Elementary, a public
school, to St. Andrews, a Jesuit institution. I remember
being introduced to the JUG system the very first week
of classes. I received a JUG for not having a tie. It was
a different experience having people expect so much out
of me at such a young age. I felt like I grew up ten years
during my time there.
I credit my success at the university to my teachers at
Jesuit High and St. Andrew Nativity School. When I began
my college career at Seattle University, I was fully prepared
to take on anything after seven years of Jesuit education.
I am an Information Systems major in the Albers Business
School. When I graduate from Seattle University I hope to
begin an Information Technology career and then when I am
ready, enter into a career that is more lucrative or creative.
I don’t want to be tied down to “just a job;” I want to use my
skills to either design something creative and unique or build
upon that which has already started. I hope to design a new
technology that can change the market or better the world.
Attending Jesuit High School has helped me do well at
Seattle University because of the style of teaching. I was
being educated on a college level long before I attended Seattle
University. By the time I arrived at Seattle University, the
transition was seamless. From the course load down to
the class sizes, I almost feel as if I never left high school.
My decision to attend Seattle University for college was
based on the experience of attending the college tour that
they offered me and other juniors who had attended St.
Andrew Nativity School. The tour explained and laid out the
college transition for me. I was unable to visit any other
colleges, due to financial reasons. However, by being given
the opportunity to attend classes, meet college students,
and have my questions answered, I realized that Seattle
University was a great match and that I wanted to attend
college. University cultures vary from college to college and
I will be the first to graduate from an accredited
university in four years in my extended family. I hope to
be a role model to my younger family members and be
able to encourage my older brothers to finish college. When
I complete my college degree, I will finish with 11 years of a
Jesuit education; I hope to use my educational background
well, in whatever I do. I am very thankful to all of my
sponsors who have helped me financially so I can attend
the excellent schools where I have had the opportunity to
succeed.
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Athletics
ryan Cope ‘12 hands off to Joey Alfieri ‘14 in the first leg of the 4x100 meter relay during a league
meet at Jesuit. Photo by stephanie hastings ‘13.
Parenting the High School
Athlete
By mike huGhes ‘79, AthletiC direCtor
To paraphrase a common quote
on social consciousness, “If You’re
Not Outraged, You’re Not Paying
Attention,” I believe the following
can be accurately stated about being
the parent of a high school athlete,
“If You’re Not Emotional, You’re Not
Paying Attention.” Hopefully there
is little “outrange” as a Jesuit parent,
but I believe it is accurate to state that
having a child in high school athletics
is an exciting and touching experience
that often evokes much pathos. The
following is a sampling of some of
the emotions I felt as my two children
participated in athletics at Jesuit from
2000 to 2007:
• Joy—as my daughter lifts the
state championship trophy over her
head having just defeated Central
Catholic in the 2004 volleyball state
championship.
• Sadness—as my son arrives
home telling me he was just cut from
Jesuit’s basketball team.
• Elation—as my son sets a twofoot personal record on his last triple
jump of his senior season at the
district meet and leaps from 4th place
into becoming the league champion.
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Confusion—as
my
6’1”
daughter, a former all-star, tells me
she is not going out for basketball.
• Anger—as my son sits on the
bench during the 4th quarter of a
football game even though we were
ahead by three touchdowns.
• Fear—as I am called from my
classroom to hurry down to the
football field because my son just
received a neck injury at practice and
he is not moving (fortunately the
report given to me by the student was
exaggerated and he was fine by the
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time I arrived at the field).
• Pride—as my daughter signs a
full-ride D-1 athletic scholarship
While every parent experiences
different sentiments, I think it is
common for parents to be elated,
upset, mad, curious, bored or
excited—often within the span of
one game. Sometimes parents can
confuse this disequilibrium with
deviance, maturity with malice, and
competition with combativeness.
Emotions are part of the territory
for an engaged parent, but pathos does
not always mean there is a problem.
Sometimes a player is sitting on the
bench because he or she needs to
work harder in the off season. This
is a tough lesson for a teenager, but
it can be a profound turning point
in a child’s life regarding effort and
determination. Sometimes a player
is moved from their desired playing
position to a less glamorous position
on the team. Again, it may be spun
as an insult to your child, or it can
be viewed as an opportunity to learn
teamwork, sacrifice for the common
good, and become a man or woman
for others. Sometimes a player is given
a red card, technical or penalty flag.
One option is blaming the referee for
bias and incompetence; another is to
help a student reflect upon the need
for poise, emotional maturity and
sportsmanship.
For those parents who feel
negative emotions about their son or
daughter’s athletic experience, I often
advise the “48 hour rule.” Before
confronting that coach, or giving
that speech to your child on the
drive home from the game, or firing
off that regrettable email, I suggest
waiting for 48 hours to gain proper
perspective. Often the issues that
seemed so egregious just hours before
can resolve themselves with the gift
of time, grace and wiser perspective.
Another (somewhat Ignatian) strategy
when dealing with consternation is
to use one’s imagination to try to see
the situation from the point of view
of “the other”—whether that be the
madison Bogen ‘13 runs down the field in a scoring attempt as the JV Women’s lacrosse team hosts
southridge.
point of view of the coach, another
player’s parent, the referee, or the fans.
It is natural for love to cause parents
to have tunnel vision and see it only
from their children’s perspectives.
While understandable, sometimes
“daddy goggles” don’t tell the entire
story. A coach, for example, has to see
the wider view and determine what is
best for the entire team.
But occasionally coaches make
mistakes, or a teammate’s hidden
behavior is inappropriate and needs
to be brought to the attention of the
coach and administration, or a policy
needs changing. Sometimes the
insight and initiative of the parent is
the reasonable voice that adds clarity
and balance to a confusing situation.
As such, Jesuit coaches are advised
to have pre-season parent meetings,
return parent phone calls, and set up
meetings if there is a tough situation
that requires dialogue. At Jesuit,
when there is an athletic issue that
needs resolution, we ask that the
first step is a meeting between the
athlete and the coach. Sometimes this
can be uncomfortable for a student,
but learning to speak with adults
and articulate concerns is a great
opportunity for growth and maturity.
In most cases, a student- coach meeting
clears up the miscommunication and
resolves the issue. If that meeting
still leaves questions, parents are
encouraged to set up a conference with
the coach. Parents sometimes state
that they don’t wish to raise questions
because they fear retribution to their
child by the coach. In Ignatian terms,
these thoughts are from the evil spirit.
Parents should not fear that kind of
insecure reaction from a Jesuit coach.
In my experience as athletic director,
clear and honest discussion between
student, parent and the coach actually
builds relationships and strengthens
the bond between all involved.
At Jesuit, we are blessed to have
so many positive, supportive and
enthusiastic parents. I am amazed
night after night to hear the positive
cheers from Jesuit parents at games,
the supportive actions towards players
in the form of pre-game meals or
post-game hugs, and the generous
spirit to volunteer at so many events.
Jesuit parents sell tickets, work in
concessions, announce games, keep
statistics, film games, officiate at
meets, and dozens of other jobs that
support their student athlete.
Jesuit coaches try to teach our
students to control their emotions
during a game—to not question a
call from a referee, to not throw their
helmet, to not yell at a teammate.
Perhaps the best role model for our
students is the poise of their parents.
When riding the emotional roller
coaster of being the parent of an
athlete, Jesuit parents show profound
patience, self-control and dignity.
Parents show up at so many Jesuit
sporting events as fans, but I hope our
students take the time every once in a
while to become fans of our parents—
to pay attention to their composure
and balance—and to go and do
likewise.
The Oregonian named Jesuit High School the Oregonian Cup recipient for the
6A activities division for the 2011-12 academic year. This marks the eighth year
in a row and the ninth time in the past 13 years that Jesuit has earned the Oregonian Cup for
outstanding achievements in academics, co-curricular activities, athletics and sportsmanship.
”I would like to thank the Oregonian for continuing to recognize excellence in young people in
all of the secondary schools in Oregon,” said John Gladstone, President of Jesuit High School.
“This recognition is especially significant because achievement is noted in areas of academics,
activities, sportsmanship, and athletics. We applaud and honor our students at Jesuit as well
as the many other students throughout our state who have excelled in these areas.”
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Development News
Endow the Future Campaign Surpasses its Goal of $25 Million!
By AndreW AsAto, ViCe President For AdVAnCement
Now currently at $30 million, the
endowment—along with the growth
of the fund—is critical to meeting the
ongoing challenge of maintaining
affordability and financial assistance to
those families who need it most.
New Buildings Enhance
Campus and Learning
Environment
sean Justus ‘13, makaela o’malley ‘13, thien Vo ‘13, and madi mcnamara ‘13 collaborate on a
project during english iii class in room 59 (lower Arrupe).
Thank You!
On behalf of the greater Jesuit
High School community and the
Endow the Future campaign, we thank
you for your personal investment in
a bright future for our school. This
ambitious campaign could not have
been a success without the help of so
many. We are grateful for the countless
times you collectively said Yes.
In 2006, Jesuit High School
embarked on the campaign with a twofold purpose: to increase the school’s
endowment dedicated to financial aid
and faculty and staff development
and to secure capital to fund a new
Center for Science and Mathematics
and relocate the administrative offices
to the remodeled Dieringer Center
Over 2500 alumni, parents,
grandparents, friends, corporations,
foundations, Jesuits, faculty, and
staff responded to the challenge by
contributing pledges totaling more
than $25 million to the campaign,
helping us surpass our fundraising
goal for these initiatives.
Nearly $8 Million
Raised for Endowment
With the need for financial aid
growing exponentionally and our
commitment to limit tuition increases
in order to keep a Jesuit education
accessible to as many students as
possible, Jesuit’s mission and vision
to grow the endowment will be
everlasting. Through this campaign,
Jesuit raised nearly $8 million
dedicated to building the endowment
for financial aid and faculty and staff
development.
A special thanks to Jesuit’s
Campaign steering Committee
for their role in the completion of
our successful campaign:
Mr. Gregory L. Specht, Co-Chair
Fr. William E. Hayes, S.J., Co-Chair
Mr. Patrick E. Becker, Jr. ‘84
Mr. David C. Brands ‘73
Mr. Charles F. Cameron
Mrs. Carol K. Ehlen
Mr. Steven M. Elorriaga ‘76
Mr. Rob A. Maletis
Mrs. Teresa Schneider
Mr. John J. Gladstone, President
Michael J. Schwab ‘86,
former VP for Development
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In addition to endowment funding,
your combined generosity provided
$7 million to fund the new Elorriaga
Center for Science and Mathematics
and relocate the administrative offices
to the newly remodeled Dieringer
Center.
The 17,821 square-foot Elorriaga
Center meets three vital needs:
space, updated equipment, and a
cohesive science and math learning
environment. For the last 20 years,
Jesuit’s biology, chemistry and physics
labs were located in different buildings.
Today, the Elorriaga Center and the
Robotics Lab housed within it bring our
science department closer together and
in closer proximity to our mathematics
counterparts.
This
compelling,
interactive
learning space has allowed for better
communication regarding student
learning and knowledge of what each
sub-department is teaching. This helps
encourage
curriculum
alignment
and provides more opportunities for
collaboration and communication
among the science, technology,
engineering, and mathematics (STEM)
disciplines offered at Jesuit.
Furthermore,
the
Elorriaga
Center has achieved Gold-level
LEED (Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design) certification.
It is the 7th LEED for Schools Gold
certified project in Oregon and the
first private high school in Portland
to be certified LEED for Schools Gold.
Building responsibly and sustainably
exemplifies our mission to foster
awareness of sustainable development
and to be responsible stewards of all
our resources: human, economic, and
environmental.
In addition to the Elorriaga Center,
the former chemistry classrooms near
the Knight Center were renovated to
become the new Dieringer Center.
This new building increases the
available office space by 30% and
will serve as home to our academic
administrative team and a gateway to
Jesuit’s campus at large.
Your contribution to the capital
fund preserves and improves upon
the campus buildings and grounds
to ensure a safe, sustainable, state-ofthe-art learning environment for our
students.
Planned Giving is Key to
Jesuit’s Long-Term Future
Looking to the long-term future,
a significant part of the Endow the
Future campaign focused on asking
families to consider including Jesuit
as one of the charitable beneficiaries
in their family estate planning. For
any school, church or community
nonprofit, this represents one of the
most significant ways in which one
can provide long term resources to an
organization’s mission.
Donors who include Jesuit in
their wills, trusts, insurance policies,
or other forms of estate planning
are members of our Legacy Club.
Currently, we have more than 270
members, including 50 new donors
who have shared their planned
gift intentions with us during the
campaign and generated an estimated
$10 million in new commitments.
Your legacy gifts to the endowment
fund are the key to Jesuit’s future.
Thank you again for making
a lasting difference at Jesuit High
School. Your contribution to the
campaign, whether it was your time,
talent, or treasure, will continue to
make an impact on the lives of Jesuit
students today and for generations to
come.
“
“I don’t consider myself lucky to be at Jesuit. I am happy and grateful,
but luck had nothing to do with it. Luck implies that I am here today
because I flipped a coin and tails came up. I am here because of
the sacrifices of those around me. Be it the people who funded my
tuition or my mother who sacrificed health insurance so that I could
get a top-notch education. Not just an education in the books, but an
education in life that few high schoolers receive.” - Irvin Seo ‘10
Student Fundraiser Raises Over $120,000,
Helping Support Financial Aid Efforts
This spring, 1,017 students wrote letters or collected gifts directly from family or
friends, representing 81.6% participation by the student body.
We would like to extend sincere congratulations and appreciation to all who
supported the 2012 Student Fundraiser! This is the only time during the school year
that students are asked to participate in an activity that benefits Jesuit in a financial
manner. When given the choice of which activities or interests were most important
for students to support, the leaders within Student Government unanimously chose to
direct a total of $50,000 over the next two years toward financial aid. This need
directly impacts 26% of our students and families. Cultivating a diverse student body
benefits our entire school community.
To date, more than 1,620 generous donors have committed over $120,000 to this
effort which is the highest gift total ever raised for this event.
As a community, we are very grateful for not only the generosity of so many who
have supported this effort in the past as well as the present, but also for the
encouragement provided by faculty and staff in support of the students. Nearly
5,900 letters were written by our students who answered the call to support their
school, fellow students, and greater Jesuit family. We admire their willingness to be
“men and women for others.”
to learn more about how you can support Jesuit’s mission,
please contact Andrew Asato:
503-291-5415, e-mail
aasato@jesuitportland.org or visit
www.jesuitportland.org/giving.
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Auction 2012: Thank You!
Jesuit high school’s knight Center was elegantly transformed for our 44th Annual Auction “remember.
Celebrate. Believe.” on may 5, 2012. With 570 people in attendance, Fr. Bill hayes, s.J. and mrs. sandy
satterberg were honored for their combined 60 years at Jesuit. thanks to our donors, sponsors, guests, and
volunteers, we raised over $740,000. your generosity makes a huge difference for our students, families,
faculty and staff. Proceeds from the Auction had a significant impact on our ability to meet our annual
operational needs. Auction proceeds also helped provide much-needed endowed financial aid support.
mark your calendars for next year’s Auction—saturday, may 4, 2013. We are excited to announce that rose
kilpatrick and Gigi Van rysselberghe will be returning as our Auction Chairs.
elaine killian, Anne myers, eileen reilly and sharon lewis pause
for a picture in the knight Center Foyer.
Fr. Paul Grubb, s.J., ted mcCall and Joe stapleton keep the conversation flowing.
Thank You!
The evening would not have been possible without
the dedication, time, and effort of our wonderful
volunteers.
karyn Beall, shelly hartmeier, and sandy Jones
are all smiles during the live Auction.
President John Gladstone congratulates
Auction Chairs Gigi Van rysselberghe and
rose kilpatrick.
Former Principal sandy satterberg chats with her husband, rod, and
fellow honoree, Fr. Bill hayes, s.J.
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Auction Chairs: Rose Kilpatrick, Gigi Van Rysselberghe
Live Auction Procurement Chair: Lisa Olson
Community Groups Chair: Lisa Strader
•CathedralLeader:LaraTennant
•HolyTrinityLeader:LiliEchevarria
•OESLeader:CammieBrim
•OurLadyoftheLakeLeader:LisaStrader
•RiverdaleLeader:JenniferArbanas
•RobertGray,WestSylvanandWhitfordLeader:
Sherri Nee
•St.CeciliaLeader:MichelleHallet
•St.ClareLeader:LisaBurnham
•St.JohnFisherLeader:DianeVoeller
•St.PiusLeader:KarenDeRego
•St.ThomasMoreLeader:ElisaHornecker
•SWWashingtonLeader:KarenMartel
•ValleyCatholicLeader:ColleenNistler
Raffle Chairs: Geri Fucile, Donna Ghiorso
Grand Patron and Patron Chair: Mary Glass
Table Host and Ticket Sales Chair: Mary Murphy
Graphic Designers: Deb Jones, Debbie Shaw
Data Entry Chair: Anne Myers
Inventory and Item Pick-Up Chair: Kelly Godbout
Communications Chair: Gege Rayburn
Catalog Chair: Mary Blair
Reservations Chair: Annie Mueller
PowerPoint Production: Roxanne Stapleton
Display and Packaging Chair: Anna Metz
Centerpieces Chair: Therese Perkins
Financial Aid Luncheon
Save the Date! The Tenth Annual Financial Aid Luncheon is
Your Gift. Our Future.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2012, from noon – 1:00 pm in the
Knight Center at Jesuit High School. Join us for a complimentary
lunch and program featuring our keynote speaker, Alberto
Salazar. With your participation at our Financial Aid Luncheon,
you can help us make a difference in the lives of 334 students.
Visit our website at www.jesuitportland.org/fal for more
information.
Raising Funds for Students in Need
BY DiANE SALzmAN, DEVELOpmENT DiRECTOR
FiNANCiAL AiD LuNCHEON: OCTOBER 17, 2012, NOON-1:00 pm
KEYNOTE SpEAKER: ALBERTO SALAzAR
2012 Financial Aid
Luncheon Committee
Why We Need You!
• 334 students will be receiving
tuition assistance this year, an
increase of 12 students from 20112012.
• $2.185 million in need-based
aid was awarded to Jesuit students
for the 2012-13 academic school
year.
• 26% of Jesuit families receive
financial assistance.
Many families are struggling to
find a way to pay tuition, even with
the financial help we are providing.
We ask for your help in making a
Jesuit education affordable for all
who seek it. There is no cost to attend
this lunch; however, we ask that you
consider a voluntary donation at the
event in a way that is meaningful to
you. Please join us for an hour as we
witness the true impact of financial
aid in our Jesuit community.
Reserve your table of 10 or
individual seat today by calling
503-291-5456. To register online,
please visit our website at www.
jesuitportland.org/fal.
Co-Chairs Julie Arndorfer and Leslie Ganz
Maddie Andrews ‘01
Tracy Bagli Hooper
Bryan Bayless ’95
Mary Blair
Nancy Bolton
John Coleman
Karl Glaser
Tricia Heffernan
Laurie Kelley
Katie Maag
Rebecca Martin-Gerhards
Ron Maulsby
Kathi McCoy
Mary Monnat
Teresa Schneider
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Alberto Salazar
Join us on October 17th as as we hear from running legend, coach, author, and JHS alumni parent Alberto Salazar.
Alberto Salazar
• Runninglegend
• WinnerofthreeNewYorkCity
marathons and one Boston marathon
• Authorofthebook,14Minutes,
detailing a running legend’s life and
death and death and life
• Coachofworld-classdistancerunners
and two 2012 Olympic gold and silver
medalists
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Changes on Campus
It was a busy summer on the Jesuit High School campus
as several construction and campus improvement projects
enhanced various areas. Check out some of the changes
around campus!
one of the old biology labs in upper Arrupe was split
in half to create two classrooms that will be utilized
primarily for english classes. the new classrooms are
now rooms 40 and 41.
the weightroom got a major overhaul this summer with new recycled
rubber flooring, new paint on the walls, and some new mirrors.
Where Are they now?
don Clarke and Campus ministry, along with scott
Powers and Christian service, are now in lower
Arrupe, across the hall from the Activities office.
located in the dieringer Administative Center
are david Blue ‘93, diversity director, Charlie
schreck, ignatian Formation director, Carol Wyatt,
Professional development director, and
erin deklotz, director of Admissions.
satterberg Courtyard, created in honor of sandy
satterberg, is defined by a sitting area in the
shape of a golden spiral. the spiral is based
on a ratio considered for millennia to represent
symmetry and beauty. A statue of st. Peter
Canisius, s.J., sits at the end of the courtyard.
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the information technology office has moved down the hall in
upper Arrupe to allow for more space and for increased support
of student and faculty computing.
CFo ken Foley ‘76 and his team moved to newly renovated
office space at the front of desmet Business office.
the Commons outside the Gedrose student Center has been expanded to allow 50
additional seats at each lunch period. Additionally, the increased space will be utilized for
a variety of events, such as team dinners, banquets and club activities.
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A CORNERSTONE OF
The Dieringers and Petrusichs
Wedding Day – 1948
Bob & Evelyn
The Dieringer Family
A House Rooted in a Family’s Love
and Faith
Bob and Evelyn Dieringer - The
Early Years
A house is a physical structure, built of wood, bricks,
and mortar. Within the four walls, the character that
defines a home is built by the people living there. In 1955, a
home was built for Bob and Evelyn Dieringer, rooting their
remarkable family in love and faith for the next 52 years. As
times changed, Bob and Evelyn knew the house could make
an even greater impact, and today the house is a home for
the work of Martha and Mary Ministries, which provides
compassionate end-of-life care.
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Bob and Evelyn had different lives growing up but
commonality in their Catholic faith. Bob was one of 11
children. Evelyn had a smaller family and was one of two
children. They both attended Catholic grade school—Bob
at St. Ignatius and Evelyn at St. Clare. Bob went to St.
Stephens High School but dropped out of school during his
junior year to run and operate his family’s grocery business.
He later went to night school to obtain his diploma and
then served in the US Navy on an aircraft carrier. Evelyn
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the transformation of Bob and evelyn dieringer’s home
By kAthy BAArts, Alumni direCtor
outdoors involved many vacations of skiing, camping,
horseback riding, fishing, and relaxing at their cabin in
Mollalla.
The life lessons that were laid for the Dieringer children
were many. Bob was the head of the family and Evelyn was
the heart. Neither can operate without the other and they
were equal in value. Bob and Evelyn were a positive example
and a unified front, never arguing in front of the children.
The doors to the Dieringer family were always open
to friends, family, and the many priests and religious who
were actively involved in their lives. Fr. Hayes, S.J., Fr.
Masterson, Fr. Poole, the monks from the Trappist Abby,
Bishop Steiner, and many Archdiocesan priests came over
often to celebrate mass in the living room and to share in a
meal and family life.
The Dieringers had many friends in the parish and
community. Dan Petrucich ’73 and his family were close
friends of the Dieringers and lived on the same street for six
years. When the loss of Dan’s father brought the family back
to Portland 3 1/2 years later, Bob became a second dad to
Dan who was best friends with Bob’s son, Ken Dieringer ’73.
Dan and Ken grew up together—they were both involved in
Boy Scouts and attended Holy Family and Jesuit. Dan has
many fond memories of the house, of the cabin in Mollalla,
and driving in the station wagon to ski every Saturday. He
laughs at the memory of Bob telling them to hurry up as he
sat in the car while Dan and Ken put the chains on. There
was always something going on at the Dieringers and Dan
loved all of the memories and stories.
attended St. Mary’s Academy and was a natural leader.
She was student body president and the glue of their
class, continuing gatherings annually with classmates for
decades. Evelyn considered being a nun after high school.
However, her path was destined to cross with Bob’s and
their lives were to become one.
Bob and Evelyn met at a parish dance in 1947. Bob
knew from the first moment that Evelyn was the one for
him. He had every intention of waiting to marry until he
was financially stable but when Evelyn said, “Why couldn’t
we accomplish this together?” Bob’s heart melted. On
January 11, 1948, they were married.
The Dieringer Home
Originally farmland, the land on Henderson Street
became the Dieringer’s second home in 1955, built for their
family of seven at the time. They continued to expand the
family to 12 children. The family belonged to the Holy
Family community, the neighborhood parish and grade
school for the children. The six bedroom home also had
two party rooms to accommodate the large family. The two
car garage housed one car and more than 12 bikes.
Life in the 1950s and 60s was full of hard work and
conservation. Within the Dieringer home, structure and
discipline had a firm footing. There was no room to waste
with such a large family. Milk was always mixed with
powdered milk to make it last longer. On the refrigerator,
a weekly chore schedule was always posted. The girls often
took care of the housework and the boys took care of the
yard. Saturday mornings began with chores in an orderly
routine for the day. Despite the structured order, there was
always much love and fun in the household. Mealtime was
sacred as the family gathered around the large table with
wooden benches to fit everyone. It was a time to pray, to
converse, and to share a meal as a family.
Catholic school was part of the plan for the Dieringer
children and education was a priority. All of the children
attended Holy Family and then the boys attended Jesuit
High School and the girls attended St. Mary’s Academy.
They also helped at the family grocery stores, either doing
chores or creating signs for the week’s ads. Bob participated
in the founding of Jesuit High School through the school’s
first fundraising campaign with Fr. Schultheis and Fr. Poole.
Bob worked hard at whatever he did—his career, his
family, and his faith. He valued family life immensely
and regularly set aside time for summer camping in the
Wallowas, Yellowstone, or Canada, as well as vacation
road trips to Disneyland. His athleticism and love for the
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the entrance to the dieringer home now welcomes the works of martha
and mary ministries.
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Love and Loss
to create the space with its cedar walls and vaulted ceiling,
into a chapel for prayer and meditation, namely Miriam
Chapel. Tony Galati’s dad, George, donated the furniture
for the chapel, in honor and memory of his wife and
daughter. The basement was converted to an apartment for
the resident caregivers, offices, and the laundry room.
Martha and Mary Ministries opened the doors of
the home in December 2010. The Lydons were a family
well known in the neighborhood and the Holy Family
community. Tom Lydon’s wife, Doreen, was the first
resident. It was a beautiful testament to have the family,
parish, and neighborhood friends come together in the
home to fill Doreen’s last days with love and faith.
For a long time, the Dieringer family was blessed with
no major catastrophes or life-threatening diseases. When
Bob Dieringer was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, the
seeds for viewing death as a part of life were first planted. In
2007, Bob became the first hospice patient in their home.
Living with Parkinson’s was difficult and after rehabilitating
from a fall and making their last family fishing trip in July,
Bob’s time on Earth was nearing the end. On August 9,
2007, the family gathered around Bob’s bed, situated in
their dining room space. Bob was held while he lay in bed,
surrounded by love and prayer. As they prayed the rosary,
they told their father that it was okay to go. When they got
to the second glorious mystery, the Ascension, Bob took his
last breath. “It is the most beautiful moment when death
is embraced with love and compassion,” says Pat Dieringer
‘84.
Two years later, Evelyn spoke with one of her daughters,
Rose, about an emptiness she felt that only Bob could fill.
Two days later, Evelyn suffered a heart attack and passed
away on April 14, 2009. Both Bob and Evelyn left this
world in exactly the way that they had wanted. Bob was
surrounded by family and faith, while Evelyn always chose
to have “no fuss, no muss.”
Martha and Mary Ministries
Martha and Mary Ministries grew from a small group
of hospice nurses, clergy, physicians and others who had
been privileged to serve persons as they were dying. “We
had experienced the great blessings that come to those who
are dying and to the ones who share in this final journey,”
says Pat Carey, Executive Director of Martha and Mary
Ministries.
Martha and Mary Ministries owned land in North
Portland and in 2008, had plans to build an adult foster care
home specializing in end-of-life care. Pat Cary was friends
with Evelyn and knew the family through charitable events
they both attended. Evelyn had supported their fundraising
efforts but her death occurred a day before their big event.
Weeks after Evelyn’s death, Pat looked at the prayer card
on her desk and wondered if she should call Gene and ask
him about using the Dieringer home for a temporary space
until they built the permanent building. The home was to
be used by a charity, as stipulated by Bob and Evelyn. As
Gene talked to Pat and later to his siblings, it became very
apparent that the family home was meant for this ministry
and a way to honor their mother and father, and to perhaps
continue the ministry of seeing death as a part of life--a
beautiful process when embraced with compassion and
love.
As the transformation of the Dieringer home began, the
heart of the home remained. The footprint of the original
home was retained except for the garage, which was
converted to two more bedrooms. There was a sacredness
in the exercise room, where Bob used to say rosary with the
children in the mornings. With the remodel, it made sense
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the serenity of the dieringer home extends into the backyard, which is full
of beauty and tranquility.
Faith as the Cornerstone
Faith is truly the cornerstone in the Dieringer family
and in this home. The moment I stepped into the living
room I was overcome with a sense of peace. The caretakers
were gracious and quiet as they welcomed me. My heart
was filled with many emotions as I was introduced to the
residents who offered me food and drink and asked me
questions. I found myself radiating with happiness as I
listened to the family’s stories about about life growing up
and the beauty that came out of their parents’ deaths. Even
amidst the sadness, there was glory in the celebration of
life.
I walked into the chapel and felt a serenity. I sat on the
bench in the chapel and the beauty of the yard and the
fruit trees outside completed the picture. There is a strong
spiritual presence everywhere. It is no wonder that this home
is what it is today. There is a warmth, a compassion, and an
abundance of love that resonates back to many years ago,
when the cornerstone was first laid with the leadership and
grace of Bob and Evelyn Dieringer. Their legacy continues
to live on, in their 12 kids, 40+ grandchildren, 28+ great
grandchildren, and the many ties within the Catholic
community and Martha and Mary Ministries.
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VALDICTORIANS
Olivia Artaiz
Bryce Eng
Natalia Redyk
SALUTATORIAN
Anna Mai
NATIONAL MERIT FINALISTS
Eric Ho
Anna Mai
Ruth Manthey
Shane Mileham
Natalia Redyk
Ian Walters
The Class
NATIONAL MERIT
COMMENDED STUDENTS
Camille Adams
John Carlos
Jill Doyle
Bryce Eng
Meghana Kalavar
Kirsten Klein
Allison Meek
Andrew Schmidt
Saloni Shah
Aishwarya Vardhana
NATIONAL MERIT SEMI-FINALIST
Conor Hogan
SENIOR SPEAKERS
Jean Parker
Colin Maloney-Dunn
SENIOR LOYALTY AWARDS
Sarah Breuner
Dominic Mori
FR. HENRY SCHULTHEIS
CHRISTIAN COMMITMENT AWARD
Amy Tennant
JESUIT SECONDARY EDUCATION
ASSOCIATION AWARD
Rachel Hallett
Corbin Craven
DEPARTMENT AWARDS
Art: Anton Klee
Band: Nick Rigert
Campus Ministry:
Dominic Mori and Kaitlin O’Donnell
Choir: David Wanner
Christian Service: Elizabeth Boshears
Computer Science: Zuhair Parvez
Diversity: Victoria Nguyen
Drama: Emma Onasch
English: Natalia Redyk
French: Lauren Sander
History: Nick Rigert
Japanese: Anna Mai
Journalism: Tess Jennings
Mathematics: Ian Walters
Photography: Nick Rohlman
Physical Education:
Madeline Marquard and Robert Strys
Science: Ian Walters
Spanish: Emily Glaser
Speech: Christina Gill
Student Government:
Daniel Chalmers and Laurel Skinner
Theology: Kyle Sweeney
Yearbook: Brenna O’Neill
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JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL
BY THE NUMBERS
FACULTY
Number of Faculty: 94
Average Years of Experience: 18.2
Advanced Degrees: 70%
Doctorates: 4%
EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR
Ken Potter
IGNATIAN EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR
Carol Wyatt
of 2012
STUDENTS
Number of Students Ending
the Year (spring 2012): 1226
Catholic: 74%
Female/Male: 48%/52%
Diversity: 24%
Average Class Size: 24
Student/Teacher Ratio: 18-1
EVALUATION
Average SAT Scores for Class of 2012:
Jesuit
1743
Oregon
1542
Nation
1498
AP Tests Spring 2012:
430 tests to 257 students
87% of Jesuit AP scores - 3 or better
36.5% of Jesuit AP scores - 5 (highest)
CLASS OF 2012
Total Hours of Christian Service:
39,455
Average Christian Service Hours per
Student: 135
Number of National Merit Finalists: 6
Number of National Merit
Commended Students: 10
Number of Presidential Awards
for Academic Excellence: 149
Number of National Honor Society
Members: 110
College Bound: 99%
Total Scholarships Received (One Year)
$1,321,775
Total Scholarships Received (Four Years)
$6,408,981
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eight pairs of twins and one set of triplets in one class is a
Jesuit high school record. the Class of 2016 multiples are:
row 1, at bottom: dugan, Claire and Julia marieb. row
2, from left: isis and indigo irving, lindsey and madison
keefer (white sweatshirts sitting down), and Abigail and
megan robinson. row 3: Faith and sabrina haney, Cole and
Ashley Arenz (blue shirts sitting down), Clare and hannah
harnsberger, and Caroline and Christina Boitano. row 4:
hunter and otto Brownfield.
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A Record Setting Year for Admissions!
One objective way to measure the health of an
educational institution is to look at the number of
prospective students who apply for admission. If this past
year at Jesuit High School is any indication, the school is in
very healthy condition. 2012 was a record year for number
of applications into the 9th grade. Interest in Jesuit has never
been greater. Erin DeKlotz, Jesuit’s Director of Admissions
for the past one and a half years, comments: “Jesuit is a
pretty amazing place. Once a prospective student sets foot
on campus and experiences the sense of community and
camaraderie, the commitment to service, the caring and
talented faculty, and the culture of achievement, I can
understand why so many 8th graders would want to be
here.”
The large number of applications this year, which
represented a 10% increase over last year, posed a challenge
for the two-person Admissions Department. “In the
spirit of cura personalis, we take time with each and every
application,” reports Erin. “Each file represents a young
person’s dreams for their future.” Each application is read by
at least five faculty members on the Admissions Committee.
The Committee evaluates each one individually, based
on criteria reflecting Jesuit’s “Profile of a Graduate at
Graduation.”
“We are looking for students who have the best
potential for development in the five habits of the Profile—
Intellectually Competent, Religious, Loving, Open to
Growth, and Committed to Doing Justice,” states Erin.
“This year, we had an overabundance of wonderfully
qualified applicants. It was a very challenging year. We had
some pretty amazing kids who we placed on our waitlist
and whom any school would love to have. It is difficult to
explain to a parent why his or her child was not offered
acceptance when the answer is just that ‘we don’t have
enough spots.’”
Prospective students are invited to visit Jesuit for a day
in the late fall/early winter when school is in session. Each
potential applicant is matched with a student host, or “Jesuit
Ambassador,” who has similar interests and background.
During this Shadow Day experience, the student attends
classes and spends time at break and lunch with their
Ambassador host. “It is the best way for someone to really
know what it is like to be a student at Jesuit High School,”
relays Erin. “It can be difficult to really know what a school
is like just by reading a brochure or browsing the website.”
Applications are due in January every year, after
which all applicants are invited to campus for the family
interview. During family interviews, a member of the Jesuit
faculty spends 10 minutes with each prospective student
and his or her parent(s), getting to know them face-to-face.
“The family interview is a way to give life and personal
connection to each application file. It is also a marvelous
way for the applicant to feel connected to Jesuit and learn
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Another record set this year in Admissions involves
the number of “multiples” who are enrolled as freshmen
in the Class of 2016. eight pairs of twins and one set of
triplets will enter Xavier hall next year as freshmen!
despite some similarities among the sets of multiples,
differences still prevail. “When you hear ‘triplets’ don’t
assume we are alike. hint: dugan is a boy,” says Claire
morieb ‘16.
more about our school community,” comments Erin. “It
also makes it a lot more difficult for us not to admit every
student, because we find that, after the interview, we really
like all of them!”
The Admissions selection process will not get easier
any time soon. With the public schools in Oregon and
Washington facing budget cuts and increasing class sizes,
the appeal of Jesuit is growing among the public school
population. “We welcome applicants from all faith
traditions,” says Erin, “but we are a Catholic, collegeprep school, and our first commitment is to our qualified
Catholic population.”
Adding to the expected growth in Admissions
applications is a growing alumni base. In the late 1980s and
early 1990s when the school was preparing to open its doors
to young women, the size of the school doubled over a fiveyear period. With the increased number of Jesuit graduates
whose children are reaching the age of application--about
14 years old—the Admissions Office expects a healthy
number of applications for years to come.
Erin adds: “No matter how many applications we get,
the Admissions Office will never lose its sense of care for
each individual. It is a hallmark of Jesuit education. It is
who we are.”
For more information about Jesuit Admissions or to join
our Admissions mailing list for a prospective student, please
visit our website at www.jesuitportland.org/admissions.
Erin Willis DeKlotz is a
graduate of Gonzaga University
Honors Program (’92) and earned
her Masters in Education Policy
and Administration in 1998 from
PSU. Her husband, Steve, is a
graduate of Jesuit (’88). Erin taught
Spanish and English at Jesuit for
18 years before moving into the
role of Director of Admissions. She
also works as a Campus Minister,
directing the Setons faith support groups for young women.
She can be contacted at edeklotz@jesuitportland.org.
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in Memoriam
The Jesuit High School community joins in prayerful remembrance of those who have
died. May the family and friends of those who are no longer with us in body be held
in our prayers and hearts, and may the departed rest in eternal peace with God.
Jesuit High School Alumni
William P. Foran
’60
2/19/12
Gregory E. Niedermeyer
’72
5/14/12
Michael J. Miller
’74
12/11/11
Scott P. Butler
’95
6/12
Buy “Honoring the Tradition”
Fifty Years of Jesuit High School
Fr. Larry Robinson,
S.J., has written a
compelling history of
Jesuit High School,
Portland,
from
its
founding over fifty
years ago to its current
high-profile and widely
recognized level of
excellence.
Replete with wellresearched details and anecdotes, containing numerous
photographs, this attractive, hardbound, 192-page volume
represents the definitive history of a proud and remarkable
institution.
To purchase, stop by the Spirit Store or complete the
form below and mail it to Jesuit High School, 9000 SW
Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy., Portland, OR 97225.
Friends, Family, Faculty
& Staff of JHS
Logan Angus
1/17/12
Son of Chris Logan ‘74
Thomas R. Johnson
6/23/12
Grandfather of Taylor ‘11, Brooks ‘13
and Morgan ‘15 Johnson and
Jessie Jimerson ‘14
Alcinda W. Lewis
8/15/11
Mother of Ashley Lewis-Scibienski ‘97
and Erik Lewis ‘00
David Lutjen
Name: ______________________________________________
6/10/12
Father of Kristen Lutjen ‘06
Kenneth Maher
Address: ____________________________________________
City: _______________________________________________
12/31/11
Father of Stephen ‘77
and Michael ‘80
Mary Makowski
State: ______________ Zip Code: _______________________
E-Mail Address: ______________________________________
3/12
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and Claire ‘13
Tom Osterlind
Number of books @ $25/copy: ________________________
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 I wish to pick up my book at the JHS Spirit Store
2/28/12
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 Please mail me my cop(ies) at $5 shipping per book
Shipping charges ($5/copy): _________________
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7/14/12
Mother of Thomas ‘91,
Christopher ‘94, Adam ‘98
and Nicholas ‘06
Total charges: ______________________
Make check payable to Jesuit High School.
E-mail questions to: spiritstore@jesuitportland.org
or call (503) 291-5461.
This is the deceased list as we know it through July 30, 2012.
Relationships listed are Jesuit ties only within the deceased’s
immediate family. We apologize for any omission and ask
that you please notify Kathy Baarts at (503) 291-5414 or
e-mail kbaarts@jesuitportland.org.
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the legacy Club is a group of individuals who have included Jesuit in
their estate plans. their gifts will live in perpetuity with interest from the
gifts continually benefitting Jesuit students and Jesuit high school.
The Legacy Club
Fr. William hayes, s.J. and the tangvald family (from left): Claire ‘16, Jennifer, Paige, and david
tangvald ‘83. the tangvalds are part of a 33-year tradition at Jesuit high school.
The Tangvald Tradition
By AndreW AsAto, ViCe President For AdVAnCement
In
early
1978, David G.
Tangvald, CLU
heard one of his
sons expressing
an interest in
Jesuit
High
School.
What
was to follow
would
help
david G. tangvald, Clu
shape a family
and begin the journey and tradition
that now spans 33 years.
One of his sons, David J. Tangvald,
GRI (JHS ’83) recalls his father’s
commitment to sending his children
to Jesuit. “The Jesuit community
produced six graduates over the past
three decades,” says Dave. “Each of
us who entered came out the other
side as a graduate following our own
individual paths.”
“It is hard for me to describe in
words how the Jesuit community has
affected and directed my life with
my own family,” continues Dave.
“Where do I start? How do I explain
what great friends Fr. Ed McTighe,
S.J. and I have become since the
long ago days he challenged me with
memorizing Edgar Allen Poe’s ‘The
Raven?’” Dave shares that he simply
cannot express the amount of Jesuit
goodwill that continues on in his own
daily exchanges with others. This is
the experience that began when his
father saw what was best for him and
his brothers.
Dave’s father laid the foundation
for this enduring support of Jesuit
through his philanthropic leadership
and a very thoughtful decision he
made in his lifetime which Dave
describes. “When Dad passed away
in November 1998, he left part of his
estate to four charities,” says Dave.
“Dad had the insight to have his
children and their families deliver
each of the checks in person to each
organization. That day is forever
etched in my mind.”
Jesuit High School received a
gift from the estate in the amount of
$250,000. The Tangvald planned gift
now totals over $315,000 and is a part
of the Jesuit High School endowment
fund. While this fund continues to
grow, it simultaneously supports
critical financial aid for the 26% of the
student body today who count on this
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tuition assistance to attend Jesuit—a
precious gift to others who are given
the chance to receive an education
in the Ignatian tradition because of
families like the Tangvalds.
Dave’s father became a founding
member of Jesuit High School’s Legacy
Club. This special group includes
many individuals and families who
have made an intentional pledge in
their lifetime to include the school
in their family estate plans. With
278 members who have made their
planned gift intentions known, Jesuit’s
continued legacy looks promising.
“Working closely with Fr. Pat
Kenney, S.J. and Fr. William Hayes,
S.J., Dad had a unique vision for ways
to donate to the school, thinking
outside of the box and into the
future,” observes David. “My wife and
I wanted to contribute to something
in which we believe and followed in
my father’s footsteps. We may not all
have the means to make the level of
contribution we would like to now, so
planning through the Legacy Club is
an effective tool whereby you don’t
necessarily have to contribute today,
but you can make a tremendous
difference in the years to come.”
The
Tangvalds
know
how
important this is as their own children
are within reach of high school. In
fact, their daughter, Claire, will begin
her Jesuit education this fall with the
incoming freshman class of 2016. Dave
adds, “We want our daughters, Claire
and Paige, to have the opportunity to
embrace the Jesuit experience so they
may also find their own successful
path in life.” Next year, this tradition
will carry on for the Tangvalds and
new ones will begin for other families
who will come to Jesuit in the years
ahead.
to learn more about your planned giving
options, please contact diane salzman:
503-291-5497, e-mail
dsalzman@jesuitportland.org or visit
www.jesuitportland.org/plannedgiving.
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the drama department’s costume-design function into an
organized, efficient system where many volunteers can get
involved, regardless of their skill level. “We have a great
team of volunteers,” says Laura. “Some volunteers have
never had or don’t currently have children attending
Jesuit.” Laura’s favorite part of volunteering is meeting
students and working with them and with parents. “There’s
so much energy. I love helping out,” says Laura. “I get
so much in return for the little I do. Sewing is just a skill
that I have. What I get back is a sense of community and
much happiness and joy.” Costumes created by Laura and
her team are sometimes loaned to other schools for use in
their drama productions. “It’s nice to be able to help other
schools and important to be able to share resources with
the larger school community,” says Laura.
Laura’s dedication to Jesuit High School exemplifies
her call to selflessly serve others. It is with great pride that
we present Laura with the President’s Age Quod Agis Award
for 2012 in recognition of her commitment to Jesuit High
School.
President’s Age Quod Agis Award
Laura Douville
The motto of Jesuit
High School is Age Quod
Agis, “Do Well Whatever
You Do.” The President’s
Age Quod Agis Award
recognizes individuals who
have “done well” in the
context of their association
with Jesuit High School.
This year, Jesuit High
School is proud to present
three Age Quod Agis awards
to
individuals
equally
deserving of this honor. One of these awards is presented
to Laura Douville.
Laura grew up in Southern California. She and her
husband, Chuck, moved around the country due to his job
before settling in Oregon in 1991. They have four children:
Travis ’00, Chris ’03, Eric ’06 and Luke (a junior at Valley
Catholic High School). Laura has been a nurse for the last
32 years and also has a dressmaking business. Sewing is a
passion for Laura, who learned the art from her mother and
grandmother.
Laura first became involved at Jesuit around 1996 when
she volunteered in the library. The following year, Travis
was playing a saxophone in the orchestra for the school’s
production of “The Wiz” in the new Moyer Theatre. Laura
dropped Travis off at rehearsal one day and heard sewing
machines. She poked her head into the sewing room and
discovered that volunteers were making costumes for the
play. Laura asked if she could help out and quickly found
a home designing and creating costumes and coordinating
costume-design volunteers for the school’s drama
productions.
For the last 15 years, Laura has selflessly volunteered
her time at Jesuit and has worked every spring production
and many fall productions. Laura and her team work
diligently to make sure that the costuming is accurate
from the undergarments out. “There’s something magical
that happens to a student when they put a costume on,”
says Laura. “If a costume is created the right way it takes
them that extra step into their character…students become
someone else. The details are important—in the costuming,
in the tech work, in the set decoration, in the preparation
of the actors—and everyone works together to provide that
level of care that is so evident when the curtain goes up. This
is what sets our program far and beyond other programs
and makes the plays such transformative experiences.”
Laura tries to finds ways to discover and utilize each
volunteer’s talents, and in the process has transformed
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President’s Age Quod Agis Award
John and Sharon Meek
Jesuit High School is
proud to present a second
President’s Age Quod Agis
Award to John and Sharon
Meek for their many years
of outstanding service and
commitment to Jesuit High
School.
John and Sharon have
been married 32 years
and have three daughters:
Melissa ’00, Christine ’02
and Allison ’12. John,
now
semi-retired,
was
an executive in software development companies and
continues to do some technical consulting. Sharon has
been a stay-at-home mother and community volunteer
since the birth of the couple’s first child. They are both
actively involved at St. Cecilia’s Church and have belonged
to the parish for over 30 years.
Sharon, who frequently volunteered at her daughters’
schools while they were growing up, found it natural to help
out at Jesuit when Melissa began in the fall of 1996. Over
the years, both Sharon and John have become permanent
fixtures and provided invaluable assistance around school.
“Jesuit is home,” says John. “We owe Jesuit a lot for the
education our daughters have received and we believe in
giving back.”
For the last 16 years, Sharon and John have worked at
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Open House, even when they did not have children enrolled
at Jesuit. They have been in charge of set-up, cookie and
water delivery to teachers, and various tasks during the
event. They have frequently volunteered at admissions
family interviews during that period as well. “We love
seeing new people come to campus and their enthusiasm
about Jesuit,” says Sharon.
Their volunteerism has permeated almost every corner
of campus and extends to such events as track and cross
country meets, Mother/Son Brunch, Graduation Night
Party, Springfest, Grandparents’ Day, Winetasting, New
Student Welcome Barbecue, Senior Pilgrimage, Food Drive,
and the Auction. They have both assisted with various tasks
on Registration Day, including greeting, cashiering, book
sales, and data entry. Sharon has served on the Parents
in Partnership (PIP) Committee for the last three years,
coordinating the communication efforts and co-chairing
the committee this year. John is on the Parents Advisory
Board which provides invaluable input to Sandy Satterberg
and disseminates information to other parents. Sharon, who
has a passion for family geneology, contributed countless
hours assisting Fr. Larry Robinson, S.J. with research and
archiving for his history book about Jesuit, “Honoring
the Tradition.” She is also a caller for Parent Link, which
connects new families with current families, and often
helps out with miscellaneous office work around school.
John and Sharon have gracefully and humbly dedicated
themselves to Jesuit High School for the last 16 years. We
are proud to present them with the President’s Age Quod
Agis Award for 2012.
Peter, Perry, Paul (JHS ’75), Pamela and Peggy. Peter and
Perry graduated from Xavier High School in Concord before
the family moved to Oregon in 1969. Peter established
himself as a certified public accountant, and continues to
serve in that capacity.
Believing it was important for their son, Paul, to have
a Jesuit education like his brothers, Peter and Patricia chose
to settle in a house within walking distance of the school.
When Paul was accepted into Jesuit, they were elated and
became very involved as parents at Jesuit.
Peter volunteered to sell football and basketball tickets
in 1981 or 1982 and continued selling tickets for both
sports for 15 years. He continued selling tickets at the
men’s basketball games with his good friend and fellow
Jesuit past-parent Bill Johnson. “I look forward to selling
tickets,” says Peter. “I also have an opportunity to visit with
friends and meet new parents. Besides, I’ve always believed
that you get back what you give.” Certainly there is no
better embodiment of giving back than Peter’s dedicated
commitment to Jesuit over the last three decades. He has
been a permanent, unwavering fixture at the ticket tables
and many of the fans now recognize him. “Each year, people
look surprised and exclaim, ‘You’re still here?’” Bill Johnson
adds, “But we love Jesuit, and we always look forward to a
new basketball season.”
In addition to his unwavering presence selling tickets
at Jesuit, Peter and Patricia established the Reding Family
Endowment Fund in 1999 to provide for continuing
education for faculty and staff on a wide range of subjects.
They have also been longtime members of the Legacy Club.
They have belonged to St. Cecilia’s Parish since 1969 and
Peter has been a Lector for 50+ years. Peter and Patricia
have 13 grandchildren; four of them have graduated from
Jesuit: Paul ’01, Amy ’03, Peter ’05, and Amber ’07.
In honor of Peter’s dedication to Jesuit High School
over the last 30 years, it gives us great pride to present him
with the President’s Age Quod Agis Award for 2012.
President’s Age Quod Agis Award
Peter M. Reding
Jesuit High School
is proud to present the
President’s
Age
Quod
Agis Award to Peter M.
Reding for his 30 years of
outstanding service and
commitment to Jesuit High
School.
Peter graduated from
Theodore Roosevelt High
School in 1944 and then
attended Yale University.
During the summer of his
junior year, he met his
future wife, Patricia, in South Dakota. They were married
December 31, 1947 at Little Flower Parish in Sioux Falls.
Peter graduated from Yale in 1948 and began working as an
accountant. Peter and Patricia lived in Connecticut before
moving to Massachusetts in 1957. They have five children:
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Fr. Pedro Arrupe, S.J. Award
Sandra Satterberg
Fr. Pedro Arrupe, S.J. served as Superior General of the
Society of Jesus from 1965 until 1983. Fr. Arrupe gave one
of his most famous speeches in 1973 when he proposed
the educational objective to form “men and women for
others.” Jesuit High School initiated the Arrupe Award in
1998 to honor and recognize those whose service is a model
of what it means to be a person for others. This year we are
pleased to present the Pedro Arrupe, S.J. Award to Sandra
Satterberg.
This month, Sandy Satterberg will retire as principal of
Jesuit High School. She is a visionary who has nurtured the
educational and spiritual lives of thousands of students and
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Sandy has maintained leadership roles in national Jesuit
education societies, such as the JSEA board from 2004-2011,
and worked diligently to foster the mission of Catholic,
Jesuit education.
One of Sandy’s greatest achievements has been her
continuing leadership in incorporating the Ignatian Identity
philosophy into all aspects of life at Jesuit. She believes
these principles set Jesuit apart from other high schools;
and she has worked tirelessly over the years to make sure
Jesuit’s teachers taught, thought, and walked with the
paradigm in mind. “I think my greatest accomplishments
are maintaining our commitment to the Ignatian identity
of our mission and getting good people in positions where
they can do what they love to do,” says Sandy.
Perhaps Sandy’s most impactful attribute is her
conviction that there is more to forming students than
what happens in the classroom. Over 600 students are now
involved in the Jesuit Commitment Program, which Sandy
created and which is now in its fourth year. Sandy will
return to Jesuit in fall 2012 to teach two math classes and
renew the journey she began at Jesuit 32 years ago.
In appreciation of Sandy’s outstanding commitment and
contributions to Jesuit High School and for her dedicated
service over the past 32 years, we are proud to present her
with the Pedro Arrupe, S.J. Award for 2012.
faculty members. As Jesuit’s
first woman principal and
the first lay female principal
at any Jesuit school in the
U.S., Sandy has fostered
excellence while ensuring
that the principles of a
Jesuit education remain
alive and applicable to the
modern world.
Education has been
a central part of Sandy’s
life. She holds a B.S. in
mathematics from Portland
State University and a M.A.T. in Mathematics Teaching
from Lewis and Clark College. Sandy has devoted her entire
professional life to teaching and helping young people.
During her 32 years at Jesuit, Sandy served as math teacher,
mathematics department chair, academic vice-principal,
and principal.
Since 1980, Sandy has taught all levels of math at Jesuit
from Introduction to Algebra through Calculus II. “Mrs.
Satterberg was always accessible to students, who remember
her with great affection. It is no coincidence that four of
Jesuit’s math faculty learned calculus from Mrs. Satterberg,”
said Dr. John Gorman ’84. Her colleagues named her Teacher
of the Year in 1987 and 1991.
In 1992, Sandy became Jesuit’s academic vice-principal
and remained in the classroom to continue her work with
students and to deepen her understanding of the daily
faculty experience.
Since becoming principal in 1997, Sandy has continued
to teach one math class, all-the-while leading Jesuit to a
historic level of all-around excellence in the classrooms, on
the athletic fields and in the gyms, on stage, on retreats, and
during Christian service experiences. Jesuit has reached alltime highs in academics during Sandy’s years as principal.
Consider these impressive statistics: on average 99% of
Jesuit students go on to four-year colleges, 35% of students
taking the advanced placement tests scored a perfect 5. In
2010-2011, the average SAT score for a Jesuit student was
a 581 on the verbal test and 595 on the math test, both
much higher than the national and state averages. In 2011,
94% of Jesuit students taking the advanced placement test
in Calculus BC scored 3 points or higher; 56% of students
taking the Calculus AB test scored 3 points or higher.
Sandy’s influence at Jesuit reaches far beyond the
classroom. Aside from her teaching duties, Sandy formed
a professional development team so teachers could learn
new teaching techniques and support each other. The
program continues today. For the last six years, she has led
faculty and staff leadership development and Ignatian study
groups to learn about teamwork and collaboration and the
importance of a faith life and Ignatian approach to living.
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Alumni director kathy Baarts stands with dr. david mcBride ‘76 and
stephen schommer ‘66, who were each awarded an Alumnus of the year
Award for 2012.
Alumnus of the Year Award
Stephen Schommer ‘66
Each year, Jesuit High School presents the Alumnus or
Alumna of the Year Award to an individual whose actions
and deeds represent the values of Jesuit High School as found
in the Profile of the Jesuit Graduate at Graduation: Open to
Growth, Intellectually Competent, Loving, Religious, and
Committed to Doing Justice. This year, Jesuit High School
is pleased to present two Alumni of the Year Awards, one of
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selflessly contributes his time and expertise to the school
by participating in such things as the Annual Food Drive,
the school’s sponsorship review of 1998, the Winetasting
Event, and the Muessle Alumni Scholarship Committee (for
the last six years).
“If a lot of people do a little, then we can sustain Jesuit,”
says Steve. “It’s important that Jesuit be there for students
and families in the future.” Steve’s enduring presence at
Jesuit and his caring involvement for the school over the
years make his contributions a true embodiment of the
Jesuit spirit of service and humble devotion.
Outside of Jesuit, Steve has been on the board of
the Community Transitional School since 2007. The
Community Transitional School is dedicated to the
educational needs of children whose families are homeless,
in transition or suffering a poverty-related crisis. Schommer
& Sons built the original school in 2007 and returned to
complete a classroom addition and remodel in 2010.
For his enduring commitment and dedication to our
school and our school community, Jesuit High School is
proud to present the 2012 Alumnus of the Year Award to
Stephen Schommer.
which is presented to Stephen Schommer.
Steve grew up in Portland and attended St. Rose Grade
School (now Archbishop Howard School). He has two
brothers, Craig ’68 and Bob ’72. Steve’s family belonged
to St. Rose of Lima Parish while he was growing up. Steve
graduated from Jesuit High School in 1966. He took four
years of Latin and two of Greek while he was a student at
Jesuit and recalls that those courses, combined with his
overall experience at the school, had a significant impact
on the way he thought about things and his enduring
commitment to the pursuit of excellence in all facets of
his life. Steve also played on Jesuit’s baseball team and
remembers that their home field was in Gabriel Park, not on
campus. Steve points out that although much has changed
at Jesuit from when he was a student, things are still very
much the same in the sense that students are instilled with
the same morals, grounded in spirituality, and strive for
excellence.
After Jesuit, Steve attended Seattle University and
graduated cum laude in 1970 with a Bachelor’s of Science
in civil engineering. He was a nuclear engineer for the U.S.
Navy and then a structural engineer for a company based
in Seattle. Steve met his wife, Titay, while he was working
as an engineer for a company based in British Columbia
in the mid-1970s. Steve and Titay moved to Portland
in 1978 after they were married and eventually moved
to St. Therese Parish. They have three children: Theresa
’97, Paul ’00 and Anthony ’07, all of whom attended St.
Therese Grade School. Steve has been a steadfast member
of the parish’s Administrative Council for the last 23 years,
providing reliable, competent and unassuming guidance to
the parish.
In 1978, Steve joined the family business, Schommer
& Sons, which specializes in commercial and industrial
construction and is celebrating its 75th anniversary this
year. Although Schommer & Sons’ resume boasts projects
including the Classical Chinese Garden and the Maryhill
Museum of Art, Steve is most proud of the projects that allow
for his faith life and business to intersect: the construction
of the steeple at St. Mary’s Church in Mt. Angel, the
Filipino Faith Shrine at The Grotto, and the restoration of
the historic St. Mary’s Cathedral in Downtown Portland.
Steve’s two sons, Paul ’00 and Anthony ’07, along with
his brothers and several other family members, now work
with him at Schommer & Sons, making it a true family-run
business.
Steve’s adult involvement with Jesuit began in the
1980s when he joined Jesuit’s Alumni Council where he was
a class representative for five years. In 1993, Steve re-joined
the Alumni Council and became his class representative
again, helping to establish ties between alumni and the
school and informing his classmates and other alumni
about events and news at Jesuit. Steve is still on the Alumni
Council (now called the National Alumni Board) and
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Dr. David McBride ‘76
Jesuit High School is pleased to present a second
alumni award, the Alumnus of the Year Award, to Dr.
David McBride.
David McBride was the second oldest child in a
family of eight children. While David was growing up,
his father—a local plumber—often helped out at Jesuit
High School with plumbing issues and spent time at
various school functions and activities, such as the annual
spaghetti feed. David recalls being a fan of Jesuit ever since
he was a young boy and his uncles attended the school.
David and his siblings attended St. Cecilia’s School in
Beaverton and his family belonged to the parish.
Following in his family’s footsteps and with big
brother Dan’75 already at Jesuit, David embarked on his
four-year journey through Jesuit High School in the fall
of 1972. He graduated in 1976 and subsequently attended
Pacific University in Forest Grove where he earned his BS
in biology. David obtained his doctorate in optometry
in 1985 and started his own optometry practice locally.
David stayed connected to Jesuit through family and
by often attending athletic games on campus. David
estimates that over the past 40 years, only five or six years
have gone by without a family member at Jesuit.
David and Cheryl, his wife of 32 years, have three
children, all of whom graduated from Jesuit: Meggan ’02,
Trevor ’05 and Garrett ’10. During his children’s early
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St. Peter Canisius Award
Gregory L. Specht
formative years while they were attending St. Cecilia’s,
David was on St. Cecilia’s Church Pastoral Council,
chaired the school’s Auction, was an emcee at the school’s
Auction for 15 years, and coached CYO basketball, St.
Cecilia’s soccer and Westside Soccer. David’s passion for
soccer continues today as he manages the FC Portland
soccer team, which he has done for the last nine years.
Once his children first began attending Jesuit in 1998,
David became even more involved in various capacities at
the school. David has volunteered for the last several years
at the annual Alumni Food Drive, which delivers food
boxes to more than 1,200 families around the Portland
metropolitan area. Each year, he also works closely with
the Development Office by calling fellow alums, parents,
and friends of Jesuit during the Phonathon. David has
freely given his time to the Booster Club, Winetasting
event, Career Day, Financial Aid Luncheon, and the
Alumni Golf Tournament.
“I love all the people at Jesuit,” says David. “I love
what the school stands for. Being men and women for
others is something that people live by here. I try to help
out in any way I can with my time and effort.”
In 2008, John Gladstone asked David to join Jesuit’s
new National Alumni Board. He’s still an active member
of that board and works closely with the Alumni Office to
improve ways to reach out to alumni and cultivate lasting
relationships. David actively participates in reaching out
to his classmates and other alumni on behalf of Jesuit and
acts as an ambassador for his class. He is an enthusiastic
participant in Alumni Weekend each year and was also a
member of the Hall of Fame Selection Committee in 2009
and 2012. With his business located next door to Jesuit,
David often celebrates Mass on Friday with the Jesuit
High School community. He regularly puts his faith into
practice by showing up and participating in the religious
and spiritual side of school.
When asked if he had any words of wisdom to offer
our class of 2012 graduates, David said, “Enjoy what you
have. If you can do something nice for someone, it will
come back to you twofold.” David has applied this advice
to his own life, and the results are tangible and have made
a significant difference to our school and to many of our
alumni.
For his enduring commitment and dedication to our
school and our school community, Jesuit High School is
proud to present the 2012 Alumnus of the Year Award to
David McBride.
St. Peter Canisius,
S.J. is the patron saint
of Jesuit High School.
A contemporary of St.
Ignatius of Loyola, he
was a famous scholar,
preacher, writer, and
teacher. The Catholic
Church canonized him in
1925. The Canisius Award
is Jesuit High School’s
most prestigious honor.
This year we are pleased
to present this award to
Gregory L. Specht.
Greg was born and raised in Salem, Oregon. After
graduating from South Salem High School in 1968, he
attended the University of Oregon on a football scholarship
and played as wide receiver. As a senior in 1972, he was
awarded All Pac 8 and All West Coast honors. He graduated
from the University of Oregon in 1973 with a Bachelor’s
degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in
finance.
After graduation in 1973, Greg was signed by the St.
Louis Cardinals as a free agent, where he played for “about
20 minutes” during the pre-season. In 1974 he played for
the Portland Storm in the World Football League. His real
estate career began when he built his first duplex in Salem in
1975. His early real estate projects included development of
single and multifamily dwellings, subdivision development,
various federally funded housing programs, and low and
moderate income rehabilitation projects in the core area of
downtown Portland.
In 1986, Greg joined Scherzer-Moore Partners as Vice
President of Acquisition and Development. As the firm
grew, he was promoted to Senior Vice President and in
1988 to President of Scherzer Partners, Inc. In 1990, Greg
resigned from Scherzer to form Specht Properties and
Specht Development. At that time, Greg became the general
partner of three industrial and office projects developed
in partnership with the National Electrical Benefit Fund,
based in Washington, D.C. As a commercial developer, he
has been responsible for the development of over 3 million
square feet of commercial and industrial real estate in
Oregon and Washington. In addition, his firm has provided
construction or project management services to third-party
clients on over 4 million square feet of industrial, office,
medical, residential and retail space.
Greg and his wife, Roxanne, have four children,
including Whitney ’01 and twins Madeline ’11 and Mat ’11.
Greg recalls first meeting Fr. Hayes in 1996, when Whitney
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was an eighth grader and was considering attending
Jesuit. Greg told Fr. Hayes that if Whitney was admitted
they would become part of the Jesuit family. Shortly after
Whitney began school that fall, Fr. Hayes remembered
Greg’s promise and asked him to get involved in the school.
Greg immersed himself in various functions at Jesuit.
He served on the Development Committee and has been
a member of the Building Committee, which he currently
chairs, for numerous years. He has been on the school’s
Board of Trustees from 2000-2006 and from 2008 to the
present, and served as Board Chair for two years in 2002-03
and 2003-04. Greg was a member of the President Selection
Committee when the school searched for a president after
Dick Gedrose announced his retirement. He remembers
his involvement on the committee that selected John
Gladstone as being one of the highlights of his time on the
Board.
Greg was also on Jesuit’s 2025 Committee, which
examined long-ranging issues and needs facing the school.
After much research and outreach to constituent groups and
refinement, the committee’s recommendations became the
genesis for the school’s current Endow the Future Campaign,
which has surpassed by nearly $1 million its goal of $25
million dollars for financial aid, faculty/staff development,
planned giving and construction funds for the building of
the Elorriaga Center for Science and Mathematics and the
relocated Dieringer Administrative Center. Greg co-chaired
the successful campaign (along with Fr. Hayes, S.J.), which
is scheduled to conclude later this month.
“My life and the lives of my entire family have been
greatly blessed by our association with Jesuit High School,
as well as with the members of the Society of Jesus,” says
Greg. “The focus on the presence of God in our challenging
academic environment, coupled with the expectations
about how to live our individual lives and how to make our
world a better place—these are the things that make the
Jesuit experience so meaningful to all of us in the broader
Jesuit community.”
Outside of Jesuit, Greg’s contributions to community
organizations are wide-ranging. He has served on many
civic, religious, and non-profit advisory boards and
committees as a community volunteer.
For his tireless dedication to this school, for his
continued support and prayers, and for all he has done
for Jesuit High School and the broader community, we
are proud to honor Gregory L. Specht with the St. Peter
Canisius Award for 2012.
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Parents who attended this year’s Parent Retreat gather around
an outdoor firepit at St. Benedict Lodge on the McKenzie River.
That’s not snow on the ground but a unusually heavy dusting of
cottonwood seeds. Next year, the 7th Annual Parent/Alumni
Retreat will be held on the weekend of June 28-30, 2013.
Photo by Patti O’Mara.
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CAREER DAY 2012
speakers share Career experiences with Jhs students
interested in. There was great energy and conversation
among students and presenters!
We are extremely grateful to our presenters for giving
their time and talent to speak with our junior class. Their
wisdom and guidance continue to shape our community!
Our next Career Day is February 12, 2013. Please
contact Kathy Baarts, Alumni Director, at kbaarts@
jesuitportland.org or 503-291-5414 if you are interested in
participating.
On February 14, 2012, 39 alums, parents, and
friends of the Jesuit community spent the morning with
our junior class for Career Day. Earlier in the year, each
student selected three different categories of industry to
attend. Our presenters had three sessions to speak about
their journey since Jesuit, their career path, and how they
continue to give back in ways within or outside of their
jobs. The junior class had an opportunity to ask questions
and learn more about the industries that they were
Thank You to Our 2012 Career Day Presenters!
Ann Middleton • Clinical Social Worker
Dr. Jen Mlnarik • Naturopathic Physician, self-employed
Doug Naimo ’82 • President, Triggerfinger Software
Michael O’Loughlin ‘80 • Owner, Blue Ocean Events
Tony Palazo ’99 • Vice President of Marketing,
Logical Position
Zack Peterson • Engineer, Freightliner
Mike Pranger ‘74 • Engineer, Freightliner
Valerie Providenza ’03 • Service Coordinator, Lifeworks NW
Josh Riechers ’00 • Nike
Tom Rothschild ’67 • Chemist, Siltronic Corporation
Matt Sottile ’95 • Research and Engineering, Galois
Buddy Ullman • Professor of Biochemistry and
Molecular Biology, OHSU
Michael Washington ‘80 • Sr. Asst. Attorney General,
DOJ Trial Division
George Weatheroy ‘75 • Sergeant, Portland Police Bureau
Michael Weinhouse ’00 • Founder, Co-CEO,
Logical Position
Michael Wendt • Teacher (retired), Jesuit High School
Mary Willis • Nurse/Nursing Instructor,
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Bryce Yonker ‘02 • Director, Business Development,
Clean Edge Inc.
Carla Zweigart • Account Manager, Staples
Miles Vance • Reporter and Photographer, Valley Times
Jennifer Adams • Athletic Trainer, Jesuit High School
Jim Boehnlein • Professor of Psychiatry, OHSU
Kevin Cavenaugh • Architectural Designer & Developer,
Cavenaugh & Cavenaugh, LLC
Craig Cooley • Prudential, Retired
Doug Cooper ’76 • Assistant Director, Mercy Corp
Steve DeKlotz ’88 • Dean of Students, Concordia University
Bart Ferguson ’84 • Regional Manager, Zimmer NW
Ted Ferguson ’87 • Financial Advisor,
Wrenn/Ferguson Group
Sara Gray ‘02 • Owner, Sara Gray Photography/Marry This
Suzy Hart • Account Executive, Wieden and Kennedy
Jim Hochstein ’64 • Retired Navy,
Mathematician/Finance/Non-Profit Work
Larry Jackson ’86, • Chief Operating Officer, Prem Group
Rebecca Jones • Engineer, Freightliner
John Kennedy ‘86 • President,
Pacific Real Estate Investments LLC
Mark Kreutzer ‘77 • Retired Captain,
Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue
Erik Krieger • Founder and Managing Partner
Riverlake Partners
Josef Kuehnast ’97 • Firefighter, Portland Fire
Hon. Don Letourneau • Judge, Washington County
Circuit Court
Kara Mack ’96 • Reporter/Producer, Channel 12
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KARA MACK ‘96
education: University of Notre Dame
occupation: Producer and Reporter, Channel 12
daily Work: My current daily job is raising my twin
4-year-olds, Tyler and Carter, and my 2-year-old,
Annamarie. I am so lucky to spend each day with them
at parks, the zoo, picking berries, you name it. During
Career Day, the students were much more intrigued
about my jobs in television. I have been a news anchor,
entertainment/feature producer and reporter, and sports
reporter. What I love most about the jobs I have had
in television is that every day is different. I learned to
be very versatile and handle a variety of assignments
including breaking news coverage, sports stories, celebrity
interviews, feature packages, and producing full shows.
Greatest Career Challenges: One hard part about television coverage is the short amount of time given to tell a story. The
people you interview are showing you their passions and their life, and it’s your job to share that with the audience in few
words. I always want to “do justice” to the story, whether it’s a non-profit organization, someone showing off their new shop,
or a celebrity pitching a good movie. I have also learned to never be intimidated, whether I’m on a story that makes me
uncomfortable, sitting in front of a star I’ve have always wanted to meet, not having enough time to prepare before a live shot,
or doing something a little daring. living the Jhs mission: I have had the opportunity to meet a wide variety of people in my
work and those experiences have helped me build my faith and character. I have learned never to be judgmental but helpful
and a kind presence to those I meet as they open up to me and share their lives for a little slice of time. And I hope I do it well
(Age Quod Agis), as my parents have always instilled in me and my brothers.
MATT SOTTILE ‘95
education: University of Oregon (BS in mathematics and computer science, MS in
computer science) and University of New Mexico (Ph.D in computer engineering)
occupation: Research and Engineering, Galois
daily Work: There is no typical day at my job—it really depends on what is going
on at the moment. Part of my job requires me to find funding to support myself
and others who are conducting research activities. When this is going on, my job
is pretty much composed of reading academic papers, writing, and calling other
collaborators to figure out how we can put projects together to take advantage of our
mutual skills in order to win grants. Once we have funding, my days are composed
of experimenting with things related to my research—either building, designing, or
evaluating things. Inevitably, other days involve more managerial and logistical tasks
(such as budget management and planning). I can say with some certainty that the
life of a researcher is never boring.
Greatest Career Challenges: The place I work is fairly successful in winning
business, which can be both a good and bad thing. One of the hardest
consequences that comes from this is trying to work as a team while everyone
is being pulled in ten directions at once. This kind of environment leads to high
stress and can, if dealt with poorly, lead to conflict between people who are pretty
overwhelmed with their workload. I find that dealing with it requires being very
conscious about maintaining good lines of communication, and trying to consciously set aside my own internal pressures in
1998with other people to stay open and honest about my state of mind, and openly listen to theirs as well. Interpersonal
interacting
communication and maintaining a healthy team environment can often times be as challenging as the technical work that we
are doing.
living the Jhs mission: The concept of being a “person for others” comes up frequently in one form or another in my job.
I have taught classes and find education to be aligned with the mission. I also try to focus on research projects that look like
they will be beneficial to people—such as working with groups in the biological sciences, where the science that we do may
eventually make the lives of many people better.
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nativity 6th grade student Juan Pulido shows raphiel the book
request system introduced by nativity’s new librarian.
Raphiel Lambert ‘08 Shines
raphiel is among nativity school’s first graduates to earn a college degree
By JoAnnA ehlers, VP For deVeloPment, nAtiVity sChool
the importance of self-discipline, focus and resilience. They
helped me persevere in my darkest hours and realize what
will serve me best in life: a strong faith, high integrity and
a good education.”
Many Nativity students enter 6th grade lacking
confidence and foundational knowledge. They begin their
Nativity careers having fallen 2-3 years behind their peers
academically in reading, writing and math. On average,
students gain five grade levels in academic achievement
in their three years at Nativity School. They leave Nativity
fully prepared to succeed at our community’s finest collegepreparatory high schools.
It was at Nativity School where Raphiel was introduced
to Jesuit High School. He and three other members of
Nativity’s first graduating class were accepted into Jesuit
in 2004 and graduated in 2008. They took on the rigors
of a college-prep high school in an unfamiliar suburban
environment as a “band of brothers.” Their journeys were
not easy ones, but each has continued on to college.
“We’re still good friends today, and I’ll always be
grateful for the little things my fellow Nativity-Jesuit grads
have done to support me through the years,” says Raphiel.
“Jakub Forrest used to text me to be sure I was doing my
homework. He, Tote Capuia and Ramazan Muhammed
helped give me confidence when things felt too hard or I
“It only takes one team to like you,” Raphiel Lambert
liked to say among friends back in 2008, when he was a
Jesuit High School senior looking to play football at the
college level. “St. Andrew Nativity School was the first
team that liked me,” he recalls. “They taught me how to be
accountable, pushed me to be more, and helped me reach
new limits I never even knew existed. Without my Nativity
team, I wouldn’t be the person I am today.”
Nativity School is the Pacific Northwest’s only private,
tuition-free middle school serving exclusively low-income
families. The school enrolls 60-65 at-risk students of all
faiths annually, in grades 6-8. Nativity’s educational model
emphasizes structure, discipline, small class sizes, and
extended school days—all aimed at closing the achievement
gap, preparing students to succeed in high school and
college, and breaking the cycle of generational poverty
through education.
Raised by his grandparents from the age of three as part
of a 13-member household in North Portland, Raphiel was
a member of Nativity School’s very first class of 6th grade
students when the school opened in 2001.
“I was just your typical middle school kid,” says Raphiel.
“I dreamed of being a pro athlete, but academically, there
was a clear disconnect between what I was doing and what
I was capable of doing. Nativity School taught me about
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but in life.”
Raphiel hopes to someday share his talents as a teacher
or coach. “I want other young men and women to have
the same opportunities that have been given to me,” says
Raphiel. “So many people helped me along the way, and I
have come to realize that I have the power to do that for
others.”
Counseling, mentoring and graduate support programs
are all critical to Nativity students’ long-term success. 95%
of Nativity students are accepted into college-preparatory
high schools annually. Since 2005, 100% have graduated
from high school and more than 80% have continued on
to college.
“Raphiel is a excellent example of what can happen
when a community comes together to guide and support a
young person in need, every step of the way,” says Loretta
Wiltgen (Nativity School president from 2004-2012).
Serving as the keynote speaker for Nativity’s 2012
Promoting Success Luncheon in early June gave Raphiel the
opportunity to once again walk the hallways of Nativity
School. His presence was a source of inspiration to current
Nativity students as well as all those who support the
school. As a tuition-free school, Nativity depends entirely
on private support to ensure its programs and services on
behalf of young people like Raphiel.
“Over the past decade, we have created a culture of
excellence at Nativity School,” describes Ms. Wiltgen.
“Together, our sponsors, staff and volunteers form a vital
support network for at-risk youth at a time in their lives
when it really matters. We give them something to believe
in and a reason to work toward change.”
Raphiel agrees, “In 6th grade, in Father Connell’s eyes, I
was settling for less, and in my grandpa’s eyes I was far from
becoming a man. Now, I’m well-educated, accountable, and
ready to find my niche in society.”
“When I heard Raphiel deliver his speech at Nativity
School’s luncheon with tremendous poise and articulation,
it brought tears of pride to my eyes,” says Coach Ken Potter.
“Raphiel lights up a room with his smile, has overcome
more adversity than most any other student-athlete I have
ever coached, and I will love him forever.”
elaine Ford helped ramazan muhammed, Jakub Forest and raphiel
navigate the ups and downs of high school.
felt alone. Mrs. Forde, Jesuit’s Diversity Director, was great
the way she supported us. Without her, I don’t think we
could have navigated our way through the ups and downs
of high school.”
Mrs. Forde recognized a spark in Raphiel from the
beginning, “I knew that Raphiel was a leader of his peers
the moment I met him before his freshman year at Jesuit,”
says Mrs. Forde. “When Raphiel wasn’t participating in a
sport, he was the ultimate fan, encouraging and cheering
on his classmates. He is still a mentor to the young men
and women from St. Andrew Nativity School who are
currently attending Jesuit. He never hesitates to meet with
the students if he is in town and always checks in on them
through my office.”
When Raphiel found himself facing a sophomore
slump and needed some extra help to keep his grades up,
it was Elaine Forde, along with Jesuit football coach and
counselor, Ken Potter, who helped connect him with Jesuit
volunteer and parent, Leeann Leaverton, who tutored
Raphiel and made sure he stayed on track to play varsity
sports. “My son Ryan and Raphiel had become friends
through football. Raphiel started coming over after school
to work on homework and quickly came to feel like a part of
our family.” Mrs. Leaverton describes. “We all need people
to believe in us, so we can believe in ourselves.”
Sports have always played an important role in Raphiel’s
life. His natural abilities in athletics have served him well,
but for Raphiel that was not enough. “I hated it when
people would label me and envision me as one of those kids
who was a good athlete but didn’t have the grades to make
it to the next level.” An academic and athletic scholarship
to Boise State University ensured that Raphiel could indeed
make it to the next level. This year, he will be among
Nativity School’s first graduates to earn a college degree—a
BA in English with a writing emphasis.
“My English teacher at Nativity School, Ms. Roberts,
helped me gain confidence in my school work, and Father
Kevin Connell, S.J., our principal at the time, helped me
realize how important my attitude was to my success,”
recalls Raphiel. “They were two of my first and best coaches.
They set me up to succeed, not just at Jesuit and Boise State
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raphiel, Fr. kevin Connell, s.J. and Jakub Forrest at nativity’s 2012
Promoting success luncheon in June 2012. raphiel was the keynote
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the maryhill museum of Art Board of trustees tour their new $10 million expansion and renovation Project featuring the mary and Bruce stevenson
Wing. From left: schommer & sons Principal Bob schommer ‘72, Board member Jim Foster, executive director Colleen schafroth, schommer & sons Project
manager Paul schommer ‘00, Board member Fred henchell, Board member Phil swartz.
Alumni Profile
Paul schommer ‘00 is Project manager on historic Project
By kAthy BAArts, Jhs Alumni direCtor
Maryhill’s wide range of public programming; a centralized
collections suite for improved storage and to give curators
and researchers more efficient access to the museum’s
world-class collections; an outdoor plaza with sweeping
views of the Columbia River Gorge and Mt. Hood; and, a
larger new café, Loie’s, with terrace seating
There were some Jesuit ties to the Maryhill project:
the architect was Gene Callan, principal at GBD, and past
parent of Tyler ’05. Ed Gormley ’66 would install all of the
plumbing and mechanical components. Paul excitedly
agreed to the Maryhill proposal and found himself returning
home to Portland after 10 years to work as Project Manager
on this historic project.
The challenges of the project were what Paul loved best
and embraced during his work at Maryhill. The panoramic
view of the Columbia River Gorge and nearby vineyards
could not be impacted with the addition. The architecture
was very contemporary: a combination of a modern feel
with the original designs from the early 1900s. Being
respectful of the existing structure and blending the old
and the new in a tasteful way was both a challenge and
an overarching consideration. The mix of steel and glass
sets itself apart. The subtle details added to the flavor of
the design and the cantilever deck was a unique touch.
There was a huge push for being sustainably efficient and
Upon graduation from Jesuit High School in 2000, Paul
Schommer ventured south to the University of Southern
California where he received both his bachelor and master
of science degrees in Civil Engineering. Enjoying the
sunshine and not quite ready to head home, Paul began
his construction career with a Los Angeles based builder,
C.W. Driver, where he had the opportunity to work on a
variety of projects, including working on the SONY Pictures
Lot and Office Transformation Project and Bloomingdale’s
Santa Monica at the recently renovated Santa Monica Place.
While attending his Grandma’s 90th birthday in
2010, Paul’s father, Steve Schommer ’66, and uncle, Bob
Schommer ’72, asked Paul if he would be willing to move to
Portland and work for the family business, Schommer and
Sons, Inc., as they were getting closer to the construction
of the Maryhill Museum of Art Expansion and Renovation
Project at the east end of the Columbia River Gorge.
Located near Goldendale, Washington, the addition,
featuring the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design) Gold-rated Mary and Bruce Stevenson Wing, would
add 25,500 square feet to this National Historic Registry
structure, making it the largest cultural project in the
Columbia River Gorge in the past 15 years.
Key features of the remodel and expansion would
include a dedicated art education center to accommodate
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a smart building. This would save the museum money and
help with both local and regional resources. Having LEED
structures was necessary, following the cultural precedence
for being sustainable.
The Mary and Bruce Stevenson Wing opened in spring
2012 to excited supporters throughout the Northwest and
beyond.
Paul enjoyed his Jesuit experience. Education is always
in the forefront for the Schommer family. His formation
was laid at Jesuit. Tom Rothenberger was a mentor,
teaching Paul the spirit of competition. Dick Hazel was a
favorite teacher for Paul and had a tremendous impact on
his writing and communication abilities. When asked what
his advice would be for today’s students, Paul stated that
what he learned at Jesuit still rings true today: Age Quod
Agis. If you put everything into what you do, there is no
room for regrets
Paul’s next project will be the Belluschi Pavilion at
Marylhurst University, a historically significant project by
Portland’s own, Pietro Belluschi.
the 25,500 square foot mary and Bruce stevenson Wing, named for
generous maryhill museum of Art patrons, opened spring 2012. Paul
schommer ‘00 was the Project manager on the project. overview of
existing museum and expansion by GBd Architects. Watercolor rendering
by C.s. holmes.
Alum isaac Lamb’s Famous Proposal
“The Jesuit Drama program, and the school’s desire
for me to ‘Do well, Whatever You Do,’ taught me to dream
big, work hard as a part of a supportive community, and
take creative risks,” says Isaac. “The importance of this in
shaping my life to come cannot be overstated. Without
the education, support, and community I received at Jesuit
High School, I wouldn’t be an artist, a professional actor,
or a (soon-to-be) husband. I like to think that the seed
of the now-famous proposal I organized for my fiancee
(featuring a community of supportive friends, family, and
risk-takers—many of whom are Jesuit grads) began many
years ago when I stepped onto the Jesuit campus for the
first time.”
isaac lamb’s famous lip-dub proposal (entitled “isaac’s live lip-dub
proposal”) has been viewed more than 15 million times on youtube.
Isaac Lamb ’98 is now a professional actor based in
Portland. He has performed throughout the United States
and abroad, but can be seen several times on stage each year
with our area’s most prominent theatre companies, from
Portland Center Stage to Third Rail Rep. In May, however, he
became best known for how he proposed to his girlfriend,
Amy Frankel, in a YouTube video (entitled “Isaac’s Live lipdub proposal”) that was seen over 15 million times, and
was covered by news media around the world. It has been
called the “best marriage proposal ever.” Isaac traces his
creative roots to his Jesuit education.
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isaac lamb played the lion in Jesuit high school’s production of the Wiz
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Class Notes
1960
ready to attend Jesuit there are still
real books around as well as the newer
generation of great teachers at Jesuit
that made it all worthwhile.
1979
John D. Marks lives with his wife,
Sally, on a quiet hilltop overlooking
rural countryside outside Westminster,
Maryland, about 40 miles northwest
of Baltimore. Eleven years ago, he
retired after a 32-year career as a naval
architect at Northrop Grumman’s
Oceanic Division in Annapolis, MD.
After Jesuit High, John attended
the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
in Kings Point, NY. After graduating,
he sailed as Third Officer on various
merchant ships to Europe and the
Far East. He “came ashore” and went
back to school, earning a B.S.E. from
the University of Michigan in Naval
Architecture and Marine Engineering
and subsequently an MBA from
Loyola University in Baltimore.
John and Sally have five children
and 10 grandchildren ranging in age
from one to 23 (all live within an
hour’s drive).
Besides his brothers (Tom ‘62
and Bob ‘65), John stays in touch
with Dave Gilbaugh ‘62 and his good
friend and classmate Tom Duff who
lives in Spokane. His interests include
digital photography, golf, traveling,
and reading.
1962
After serving as pastor at St. Pius
X Parish for the last six years, Craig
Boly will move to St. Ignatius Parish
on 43rd and SE Powell this summer to
be the new pastor there. He is grateful
to return to the Jesuit parish system
once again and looks forward to the
50th Alumni Reunion of the class of
‘62 this September.
1968
Patrick Duffy is President of
Duffy & Kinne, American Machine &
Gear and North American Mechanical
Services. He is also heavily involved
in soccer refereeing, track & field
officiating, DePaul Industries and
Legatus of Portland. Paul’s wife, Gail,
is retiring in June as a teacher in the
Portland Public Schools. His daughter,
Marlene Duffy ‘97, has been selected
to be an assistant referee for soccer at
the Olympics this summer. This will
be her second Olympics. She is also
the only woman refereeing in MLS.
His younger daughter, Laura Duffy
‘01, travels heavily for her employer,
Lockheed Martin Space Systems. His
son, James Duffy ‘03, graduated from
the University of San Diego School of
Law in May.
There are still two more years until
the Class of 1979’s 35th class reunion,
but a new milestone has passed for
John Walters’ family. His youngest
son, Ian Walters ‘12, graduated from
Jesuit on Sunday, June 4, 2012, on a
very comfortable, cool day. Both of
his sons are now going to OSU Honors
College, and both are majoring in
mechanical engineering.Go Beavs!
1985
This spring, Michael Whitesel
opened the west coast’s first indoor
bike park. The Lumberyard is located
at 2700 NE 82nd Ave. The 48,000
square foot facility includes jump
lines, pump tracks, skill sections and
technical trail riding for beginning to
expert BMX or mountain bike riders.
The Lumberyard offers programming
for all ages and abilities, including
skill-building clinics to improve
technical riding and summer camps
for kids.
1988
1972
Joseph Garcia has maintained
his national certification in forensic
polygraph work and continues to do
work on a spectrum of cases from
theft cases to death investigations.
When Joseph graduated from
Jesuit in 1972 he had no idea that
some day his grandchildren Ana Maria
(age 9) and Shawn (age 7) would be
giving his wife, Sara, and him hints
on how to master a laptop. After all,
when he asked to take a computer
class as a senior at Jesuit he was told he
just wanted to avoid other “tougher”
math classes. Sara has “mastered”
the blending of real book reading for
them. He hopes by the time they are
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Byron Miranda and his wife,
Jenny, welcomed their third child
(and first girl!) Madeline Anne into
our family on Feb 15, 2012. Big
brothers Jacob (7) and Conner (5) are
very proud of their “Maddy girl.”
Byron has been been teaching
Mechanical Engineering and basic
flying at the US Air Force Academy in
Colorado Springs for last two years.
1992
Michael Bernards recently sold
Hottie Guitars to Two Old Hippies
out of Bend, Oregon, who will be
pumping a bunch of money into the
brand and rolling it out through the
Guitar Center chains.
Michael has since started an
LED Lighting business, Creative
Lighting Solutions, Inc., specializing
in high quality, energy efficient, LED
Lighting. His company works with the
majority of the municipalities in the
area and welcomes the opportunity to
show you how LED can improve your
lighting while at the same time saving
you money.
Kevin McBride and his wife,
Bridget, welcomed their son, Clive
Toby, on April 4, 2012, in Los Angeles,
CA.
Tyrone Stammers completed
his Masters in Education in School
Counseling at Lewis & Clark College.
In addition to completing his first
year as a Guidance Counselor at La
Salle Catholic College Preparatory in
Milwaukie, Oregon, he has accepted
the Head Cross Country and Track &
Field coaching positions at La Salle.
and Valerie are completely fascinated
with their little princess.
1997
Jack Gaube and his wife, Melinda,
are thrilled to announce the birth of
their first child, John Eugene Gaube,
on April 2, 2012. Everyone is happy,
healthy, and adjusting to sleepless
nights.
There is finally a baby girl
McGrain! Maureen McGrain and
her husband, Jay ‘96, welcomed Rose
Michele on September 23, 2011.
2001
1996
Chad Cooley and his wife,
Valerie, are excited to announce the
arrival of their beautiful baby girl, Isla
Darline Cooley. Isla was born at home
on June 6 at 1:38 pm, weighing 7lbs
12 oz.
Everyone is doing great and Chad
Nicole
DeCosta
has
been
promoted to an associate editor
position at Community Newspapers’
Central Design Desk. Formerly the
editor of the West Linn Tidings,
Nicole now oversees the design of 17
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newspapers for the company—which
includes publications such as the
Portland Tribune and Lake Oswego
Review.
With her media company, Nicole
DeCosta Media (www.nicoledecosta.
com), DeCosta provides clients with
press releases, film projects, newsletters
and website writing. DeCosta can
often been seen emceeing at events
downtown, and she does voice work
in local radio commercials in addition
to hosting and producing two TV
shows aired in the Portland metro
area.
Barrett Franklin has been
promoted to Chief of Clinical
Engineering for the Department of
Veterans Affairs, VA New England
Healthcare System. The VA New
England Healthcare System, one of
the 21 Veterans Integrated Service
Networks (VISNs), is comprised of
eight accredited medical centers
and more than 35 community
based clinics across six New England
states. The Consolidated Clinical
Engineering Service, is responsible for
the lifecycle managment (acquisition
support through replacement) of the
entire medical technology holdings of
VISN 1.
After nearly 5 years working in
HR for the University of Southern
California (USC), Jessica McIntyre
is days away from her one-year
anniversary working in the Global
Human Resources team at Nestlé in
Glendale, CA. She is entering her
final year in the USC MBA program;
just returning from a study abroad
and vacation in Southeast Asia
(Singapore, Thailand and Cambodia).
She is excited to continue to pursue
her professional career in Southern
California!
Class Notes
another football State Title!
Jimmy Owens and his wife, Laura,
both graduated from the Stanford
Graduate School of Business in June.
They are moving to Indianapolis, IN
in August and will be working for Eli
Lilly and Company.
focused on increasing access to social
services, such as Food Stamps and
Medicaid, for residents of Northern
Manhattan and the South Bronx. In
August, she will begin her first year at
the University of Michigan Medical
School.
2005
Margot Strauhull and her
husband, Jonathan Strauhull ‘97,
welcomed their first child, Henry
Lyle Strauhull, into their family on
April 7, 2012. Jonathan is a public
interest attorney that currently
practices civil rights, administrative,
and employment law at Oregon Law
Center in Portland, OR, and Margot
has her Masters in Social work and
works as a Child & Family Therapist.
2002
Samantha Dols is traveling
to Haiti this July with her nonprofit organization, The World Lens
Foundation (WLF). WLF introduces
youth around the world to the art of
visual storytelling—photography and
filmmaking—and connects them to
each other, teachers, and the global
audience through an online, virtual
classroom. For more information:
http://worldlensfoundation.org/Site/
Portal.html
2006
Rachel Wojciechowski is newly
engaged to her college sweetheart,
Chris Casey. She and Chris are living
in Waltham, Massachusetts, while
they plan for the big day. Rachel
also recently began her new job as
a social worker, providing mental
health services to female inmates
in a Massachusetts correctional
institution.
Stacey Beckman brought her
one-month-old son, Cameron, to
watch his uncle, Devin Hill ‘12,
graduate in June. Cameron will be the
class of 2030!
On June 23, 2012, Meghan
Gonyea Madden married Austin
Hamilton Woody at the Santa Clara
Mission Church. Meghan attends the
Texas A&M College of Medicine and
the couple resides in Austin, TX.
Kyle Carter, his wife, Nikki, and
their daughter, Elise, welcomed the
next baby Crusader into their family.
McKinley was born on September
1, 2011, and is ready to bring JHS
2007
Katherine Bakke has been living
and working in Harlem, New York
City, with an Americorps program
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Austin Barr (left) graduated from
West Point Military Academy this
year. He is pictured with Connor Love
‘10.
2008
Brittany Holzhammer graduated
in June from the University of Oregon
with a Bachelor of Science degree in
Human Physiology. She has been
accepted into the Oregon Health and
Science University School of Medicine.
Brittany will begin her master’s studies
in epidemiology and biostatistics in
the Department of Public Health and
Preventive Medicine this fall.
Kirsten
Reinhart
recently
graduated from the University
of Denver with a Hospitality
Management Degree. She has returned
to Denver and has accepted a position
with Hearthstone at Murrayhill as the
Dining Room Supervisor. She is also
a wedding coordinator for Stargazer
Weddings as the Portland area
coordinator.
2009
Chris Robinson is working in
Tokyo this summer at the Japan
Times newspaper. He works primarily
on the arts and community desk
as well as digital and social media.
He also writes a photography blog
called chrisisinjapan.wordpress.com
documenting his experience.
Alumni Service - Seattle
On
30, a
a group
group of
of alums
alums in
in the
the Seattle
Seattle area
area participated
participated
On June
June 30,
in
volunteer event
event at
at Ryther.
Ryther. Ryther
Ryther is
is aa sub-acute
sub-acute inpatient
inpatient
in a
a volunteer
treatment
program helping
helping children
children age
age 6-13
6-13 overcome
overcome trauma,
trauma,
treatment program
mental
health
and
behavioral
issues,
and
learning
difficulties.
mental health and behavioral issues, and learning difficulties.
Our
alums spent
spent half
half a
a day
day learning
learning about
about the
the program
program and
and
Our alums
helping
with general
general yard
yard maintenance
maintenance on
on the
the grounds.
grounds.
helping with
Thank
you to
to Bob
Bob Merz
Merz ‘69,
‘69, Damien
Damien Hunt
Hunt ‘94,
‘94, Anjali
Anjali Truitt
Truitt ‘02,
‘02,
Thank you
Peter
Frix ‘75,
‘75, Jean
Jean Higgins
Higgins ‘04,
‘04, Katie
Katie Patchin
Patchin ’00,
’00, and
and Andy
Andy
Peter Frix
Asato
for
all
the
time
and
effort!
It
was
a
great
way
for
alums
to
Asato for all the time and effort! It was a great way for alums to
come
together to
to help
help those
those in
in the
the Seattle
Seattle community.
community.
come together
Anjali truitt ’02 enjoyed her morning in the gardens.
Thank
you to
to katie
Katie Patchin
Patchin ’00
’00 (left)
(left) for
for organizing
organizing the
the volunteer
volunteer event!
event!
thank you
We appreciate our alums taking time to work at ryther!
Godspeed, Class of 2012!
On AuguST 8, 2012, memberS Of THe ClASS Of 2012,
THeir fAmilieS, friendS, fACulTy And STAff gATHered in
HAyeS plAzA TO CelebrATe mASS One lAST Time befOre THe
ClASS Of 2012 embArked On THeir vAriOuS JOurneyS.
COngrATulATiOnS And gOdSpeed, ClASS Of 2012!
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The National Alumni Board came together for our spring meeting on June 1, 2012.
Pictured in the back row (left to right) are: Bart Ferguson ’84, Steve Schommer ’66, Dave
McBride ’76, Mike Pranger ’74, Tom Rask ’86 (Board Chair), Ed Gormley ’66. Front row:
Andy Asato, Katie Patchin ’00, Fr. Paul Grubb, S.J. ’91, Courtney Carter ’00, Kathy Baarts,
Sara Gray ’02. Not pictured: Chris Sullivan ’87, Charles Safley ’04, KC Safley ’05, Liz
Meehan ’00, Sara Vreed ’95, Diallo Lewis ’92, Travis Smith ’91, Joe Hollman ’60, and
Brian McKelligon ’86.