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Volume 26, Issue 4 SUMMER 2013 

Top Honors Bestowed at Commencement 2013 

X The Valedictorian Medals for academic excellence (highest GPAs) were bestowed on L to R: 

Sarah Stagg, Jessica Nichols, Natalie Hills, Abby Jordan, Ben Dougherty, Mason Fuller, and Henry 

Saxon. 

XThe Salutatorian Award for the second 

highest GPA was bestowed on L to R: 

Cameron Taylor, Noah Harris, Taylor Davis, 

Ernie McKee, Cooper Loposer, (Headmaster 

Roger Carter), Dominic Kenneally, Brooke 

Cramberg, and Saxon Bryant. 

Photo by John LaFortune 


VThe Cascia Medal for overall excellence 

was given to L to R: Sarah Stagg and Abrm 

McQuarters. They are pictured here with 

Headmaster Roger Carter. 

IN THIS NEWSLETTER 

Headmaster’s Letter 2 

Message from Fr. Sotak 3 

HAA Update 4 

1926 Guild 5 

A Letter from the Provincial 7 

CPFA News 8 

Faculty Enrichment 8 

Upper School News 9 

Class of 2013 9 

40 Academic Scholars 11 

PAC Season Review 16 

World Language Honors 17 

Middle School News 19 

Commando Sports 23 

Alumni News 26 

In Memory 31 

Medal of Honor Recipient 32 


SUMMER 2013 

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Cascia Community, 

As we reflect upon the many events 

of the 2012/13 school year we 

see many accomplishments, 

which you will 

see throughout this 

newsletter, and many 

challenges. Our senior 

leaders began the year 

creating a theme “The 

One”. The theme not 

only represented our 

attempt to instill our 

core value Unitas, it 

also created a daily 

reminder of service to others. 

On behalf of the faculty and staff we 

would like to commend our seniors 

for their leadership and their ability to 

focus on others rather than just themselves. 

Examples of student leadership 

ranged from the opening week allschool 

picnic, suggested and planned 

entirely by our student leaders, to 

building a house for a deserving family 

through the Habitat for Humanity 

project. However, our senior leadership 

was none more evident than how 

our senior class and entire student 

body relied on each other to supply 

comfort and hope in the tragic loss 

of senior classmate Ted Woolman. 

Often our students teach us more than 

we could ever teach them. Their demonstration 

of caring about their fallen 

classmate, Ted, his family and the 

impact it may have had on their current 

classmates was a true reflection of 

their theme “The One”. It was a lesson 

we learned from this senior class 

that will help us in other challenges 

ahead. Forbes magazine founder B.C. 

Forbes said, “History has demon- 

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strated that the most notable winners 

usually encountered heart breaking 

obstacles before they triumphed. 

They won because they refused to 

become discouraged by their defeats.” 

The Class of 2013 is a perfect example 

of possessing this triumphant spirit. 

Nationally, during this school year 

our country endured the senseless 

shootings at Sandy Hook that created 

a feeling of vulnerability for many of 

our schools. In our Cascia community 

we lost one of our heroes this school 

year with the passing of Augustinian 

Fr. Ted Tack. Our community also 

endured the much too early loss of 

two graduates from the Class of 2010, 

John Baluh and Rachel Swetnam. 

Yet despite our challenges, we know 

all is well because of our faith. Below 

you see a great illustration of this 

hope. Clay Algeo ’07 captured 

this picture May 19th just outside 

Edmond. Though dark clouds and a 

tornado may be on the horizon, the 

cross in the foreground reminds us 

Who we are to rely on no matter what 

the challenge. 

My prayer for the Class of 2013 is 

first, a prayer of gratitude for your 

leadership and secondly, a hope for 

each of you to rely on your faith as you 

face the obstacles and challenges that 

life brings. 

God’s Peace, 

Roger Carter 

Headmaster 

V This photo, taken recently in Edmond, shows a cross in the foreground with a tornado touching 

down in the horizon. See Headmaster’s article for more information. 

Congratulations 

Class of 2013 

In the class of 99 students, 

40 were named Oklahoma 

Academic Scholars; 13 were 

National Merit Finalists, 

3 were Commended, and 

1 was named a National 

Achievement Finalist; 1 senior 

earned a perfect score on the 

ACT; 70% are members of the 

National Honor Society; 100% 

will attend college in the fall. 

In the last four years, 

Commando teams have 

earned 9 State Championships, 

11 State Runner-up titles, 

and 3 Academic State 

Championships; 12 senior athletes 

earned All State Honors, 

and 9 will play sports at the 

college level. 

Over four years, class members 

performed more than 10,000 

community service hours. 

Members of the Class of 2013 

were offered $11 million in 

merit-based scholarships to 

attend college.

Dear Cascia Community: 

The theme of Mass on the first 

two Sundays after the end of this 

past school year 

was unity as we 

celebrated two 

Solemnities: the 

Most Holy Trinity 

and the Most Holy 

Body and Blood of 

Christ. 

God is the perfect 

model of community. 

The mystery 

that is the Holy Trinity is a mystery of 

relationship. In the early Church there 

was a great deal of discussion – and, 

yes, disagreement – over the exact 

relationship of Father, Son, and Holy 

Spirit. In short, Jesus, the Son, is God 

in visible form and the Holy Spirit is 

Jesus’ way of staying with us until the 

end of time. One person of the Trinity 

became human for us. In the Last 

Supper discourse in John’s Gospel, 

Jesus prays: “I pray not only for them, 

but also for those who will believe in 

me through their word,” [that’s for 

us] “so that they may be one, as you, 

Father are in me and I in you, that they 

also may be in us.” (John 17: 20-21). 

The mystery at the heart of human 

life is discovered in our relationships. 

God in Christianity is a supernatural 

mystery. God exists in relationship as 

Trinity and God exists in relationship 

with humanity, telling us through our 

very creation that God wants our lives 

together to continue for ever. In perfect 

unity, the Trinity, three persons in one 

nature, reveals the mystery of perfect 

relationship: giving of oneself perfectly 

for the other, in order to bring all of us 

into the glory of God. 

Unraveling the mystery only draws us 

deeper into it. We struggle to express 

it. So, too, did St. Augustine. There 

is a legend that when Augustine was 

writing his work The Trinity he went 

to the shores of the Mediterranean to 

reflect. He saw a young boy digging 

a hole in the sand, then walking to 

the sea and taking a pail of water to 

the hole and pouring it into the hole. 

Over and over again, the boy did this. 

Finally, Augustine went to the boy and 

asked him what he was doing. “I’m 

going to put that sea into this hole,” 

the boy said. “You’ll never be able to do 

that,” Augustine said. The boy looked 

at Augustine and said, “I will sooner 

put that sea into this hole than you will 

explain the Trinity.” With that the boy 

suddenly vanished. The story is probably 

apocryphal, or doubtful. But after 

67 chapters of theological reflection in 

15 books, the only way that Augustine 

could end his work was with a prayer 

that God will give him the strength to 

continue to seek to understand God. 

“I pray not only for them, but also 

for those who will believe in me 

through their word,” [that’s for us] 

“so that they may be one, as you, 

Father are in me and I in you, that 

they also may be in us.” (John 17: 

20-21). 

We can be certain that the model of 

love that Jesus showed to us in revealing 

God’s love for us and his giving of 

the Spirit to remain with us to guide us 

in living in relationship with others is 

inexplicable. Yet it is what guides us as 

we journey through life. 

The Solemnity of the Body and Blood 

of Christ also speaks to us of unity. 

Augustine saw the Eucharist as a 

sign of unity. For Augustine, celebration 

of the Eucharist enables us to 

enter into Christ’s perfect offering of 

himself to the Father. By consuming 

the sacramental Body of Christ, we 

are formed into the ecclesial Body of 

Christ. In Sermon 57 he says “(it is) by 

being digested in his body and turned 

into his members we may be what we 

receive. … Be what you can see and 

receive what you are.” In Sermon228B 

Augustine says: “Just as (the Body 

and Blood of Christ) turns into you 

when you eat and drink it, so you for 

your part turn into the body of Christ 

when you live devout and obedient 

lives. … So then, having life in him, 

you will be one flesh with him. This 

sacrament, after all, doesn’t present you 

with the body of Christ in such a way 

as to divide you from it. … So you are 

beginning to receive what you also have 

begun to be.” 

This, too, is mystery. The Body and 

Blood of Christ that we receive in the 

Eucharist unite us with the Lord and 

with one another. And so we are called 

to be Christ for one another by sacrificing 

our lives for others and by helping 

and serving others through our words 

and even more so by our actions. 

Mystery means something that is unexplainable. 

Mystery means something 

that we ponder and keep unraveling. 

Mystery means something that we 

strive to understand. The mystery 

of the Trinity and the mystery of 

human relationship are tied together. 

The mystery of the Body and Blood 

of Christ is one of unity with God in 

Christ and with one another in relationship. 

“Ah, sweet mystery of life!” 

Something to ponder this summer. 

Have a blessed, happy, and relaxing 

summer. Happy travels. 

In Christ and Augustine, 

Rev. John J. Sotak, O.S.A. 

Director of Augustinian Mission 


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Are We There 

Yet? by Mrs. Carol McMahon 

Summer vacations are eagerly anticipated 

by families everywhere. Just a 

few miles from the driveway someone 

always seems to ask the inevitable 

question, “Are we there yet?” 

The question also applies to this year’s 

Headmaster’s Annual Appeal (HAA). 

The journey for the 2012-13 academic 

year ends June 30 and we are almost 

there. 

We have raised approximately 

$360,000 towards our $400,000 HAA 

financial goal and 83% of our current 

parents have made HAA gifts. This is 

the highest HAA participation rate for 

current parents ever! Congratulations 

and thank you to these parent volunteers 

who encouraged other parents to 

join them in supporting our students 

by making HAA gifts: Parent Chairs 

- Cynthia & Eric Outlaw; Upper 

School Class Coordinators - LeeAnn 

& Tim Loposer; Middle School Class 

Coordinators - Calli & Mark Mathers; 

Class of 2013 - Liz & Fred Hegenbart 

and Susan & Rick Keithley; Class of 

2014 - Mary & Charles Coniglio and 

Liz & Mark Ferrari; Class of 2015 

- Nancy & Bruce Morgan and Lisa 

& Jeff Rhodes; Class of 2016 - Jill 


& John Powers and Marcy & Brian 

Reed; Class of 2017 - Donna & Jeff 

Flaherty and Beth & Art Soderfelt; 

Class of 2018 - Lori & John Cowen 

and Barbara & John Thetford; Class of 

2019 - Susan & John Fitter and Tracy 

& Scott Wagner. 

Thank you to EVERYONE who 

has already made a difference for our 

Cascia students by making HAA gifts. 

Each and every gift, no matter the size, 

is so important because your commitment 

shows foundations and other 

donors you support Cascia’s Catholic, 

Augustinian mission to help each stu- 

YCongratulations to the Junior Class for 

reaching 100% participation for the 5th 

consecutive year in the Headmaster’s Annual 

Appeal. L to R: Sarah Coniglio, Mrs. Mary 

Coniglio, Mr. Shawn Gammill, Mrs. Elizabeth 

Ferrari, and John Ferrari. 

X Congratulations to the Sixth Grade Class 

for reaching 100% participation their very 

first year at Cascia! WOW! L to R: Mrs. Tracy 

Wagner, Addi Wagner, Mrs. Janna Roberson, 

Ciara Fitter, and Mrs. Susan Fitter. 

dent grow as a whole individual in an 

attitude of Truth, Unity, and Love. 

Don’t be left out! 

Mail your HAA donation to the Office 

of School Advancement, Cascia Hall 

Preparatory School, 2520 S. Yorktown 

Ave., Tulsa, OK 74114-2803; or 

Use your Visa, MasterCard, Discover 

or American Express to make a gift 

online at www.casciahall.org; or 

Contact Carol McMahon in the Office 

of School Advancement at (918) 746- 

2639 or cmcmahon@casciahall.org. 

How Does Your 

Class Measure Up? 

Class of 2013 – 69% 

Class of 2014 – 100% 

Class of 2015 – 73% 

Class of 2016 – 99% 

Class of 2017 – 96% 

Class of 2018 – 98% 

Class of 2019 – 100% 

Alumni Association – 41% 

X Headmaster’s Annual Appeal class 

participation rates as of 5/28/13. All of our 

generous HAA donors will be listed in the 

2012-13 Registry of Donors.

Planning to Make a Difference for Cascia Hall 

Membership in Cascia’s legacy group, 

The 1926 Guild, has grown by 24% 

this year! One of the newest members 

of The 1926 Guild is Bill Leighty. He 

writes, “Thanks so much to Cascia 

Hall and all of those who partnered 

with you to provide Financial and 

Estate Planning Services. For years, 

Bonnie and I had planned to update 

our Last Will and Testament and do 

some estate planning but for various 

reasons never took the initiative to get 

it done. From beginning to end we 

were very favorably impressed with the 

degree of professionalism and respect 

provided to us by our estate planning 

professionals. Our entire family gained 

peace of mind knowing that our children 

would be well prepared to manage 

our estate upon our death. All of our 

posthumous financial goals are now 

clearly stated in writing; and we were 

able to make provisions for some modest 

philanthropic gifts to support some 

of the institutions we know and love. 

Thanks again for helping make this 

long sought after goal a reality.” 

We are grateful to all those who have 

named Cascia Hall as a beneficiary in 

their estate plans. 

1926 Guild Membership 

Mr. Charles F. Bisett ’51 

Ms. Carol Bradley 

Mrs. Anne Hastings Brislin ’95 

Mr. Tim Brislin 

The Hon. Edgar K. Corey ’36† 

Mrs. Heather Duncan 

Mr. Jason Duncan 

Mr. John A. Gaberino, Jr. ’59 

Dr. Robert C. Garrett 

Mrs. Stephanie M. Garrett 

Mr. Blake R. Hastings ’98 

Mrs. Carey Hastings 

Mr. E. Blake Hastings ’67 

Mr. John J. Hastings ’01 

Mrs. Nina Hastings 

Mrs. Patricia Moran Henthorne† 

Mrs. Marci Johnson 

Mr. Thomas W. Kitchin 

Mr. Bill Leighty 

Mrs. Bonnie Leighty 

Mr. Joseph R. McGraw ’51 

Mr. Joe Medina ’84 

Mrs. Annabelle H. Miller 

Dr. J. Steve Miller 

Mrs. Carol E. Owens 

Mr. Gregory D. Owens 

Mr. Robert E. Patterson 

Mrs. Anne Perrault ’00 

Mr. Thomas Perrault ’00 


W Welcome to the 

newest members of 

The 1926 Guild! L 

to R: Carol Bradley, 

Bill Leighty, Bonnie 

Leighty, and Joe 

Medina ’84. Not 

pictured: Anne 

Perrault ’00, Thomas 

Perrault ’00, and Sara 

Webster. They were 

recognized during 

a Headmaster’s 

faculty/staff 

breakfast in May. 

Mr. Frank R. Rhoades 

Mr. Chris L. Rhodes III 

Mrs. Judith P. Rhodes 

Mr. William L. Schloss III ’61 

Mrs. Tish Peitz Stuart 

Mr. Kenneth R. Webster ’58 

Mrs. Sara Webster 

If you would like to become a member 

of The 1926 Guild, please contact 

Kerry Hornibrook at (918) 746-2614/ 

khornibrook@casciahall.org or Carol 

McMahon at (918) 746-2639, cmcmahon@casciahall.org. 

Cascia Hall has recently achieved its goal 

in the Tulsa Community Foundation’s 

Planned Giving Challenge Grant and 

will receive $20,000 from the Tulsa 

Community Foundation! These funds 

have been designated for the Upper School 

Gym Renovation Project. (See related 

article on page 25.) 

Caritas Circle members will 

be recognized at an exciting 

event on September 18, 

2013. If you would like to 

receive an invitation to attend 

this delicious dinner, contact 

Carol McMahon in the 

Advancement Office at 918- 

746-2639 or cmcmahon@ 

casciahall.org by June 30, 

2013. 


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Planning for Your Family and Cascia Hall 

Perhaps a better term for estate planning 

is “life planning” or even “in-caseof-emergency 

planning.” Effective planning 

takes time and patience. Everyone 

desires to do planning, no matter their 

season of life, but most estimates show 

that less than half of all Americans 

have a will. 

Planning is the bridge to merge your 

needs, map your opportunities, and 

complete your legal paperwork. 

Through planning you can know that 

you have provided yourself the best 

opportunities with the greatest amount 

of flexibility. 

The planning process is a collaboration 

of several documents that accomplish 

specific tasks. Below are a few of the 

tools that are used in the planning process: 

Will - simple legal document expressing 

a person’s desired distribution of 

their assets; 

Trust - fiduciary relationship in which 

one person is the holder of the title to 

property , subject to an equitable obligation 

to keep or use the property for 

the benefit of another; 

Advanced Medical Directive (Living 

Will) - legal document expressing an 

individual’s last wishes regarding life 

sustaining treatment; and 

This newsletter is published four times 

per school year: September, December, 

March and June. Submissions are due the 

20th of each month prior to publication 

to: 

Carol Bradley 

Cascia Hall 

2520 S. Yorktown Ave. 

Tulsa, OK 74114-2803. 

E-mail: cbradley@casciahall.org 

Phone: (918) 746-2604 

Fax: (918) 746-2640 


Power of Attorney - legal document 

that authorizes an agent to act on a 

person’s behalf. 

To find a charitable gift that best 

meets your family’s needs and supports 

Cascia Hall for years to come, you 

need a plan—and we’re here to help! 

There is no cost or obligation for using 

Cascia’s Planned Giving Department. 

If you would like to learn more about 

these tools and how to complete your 

plan, please contact Kerry Hornibrook 

at (918) 746-2614, khornibrook@casciahall.org 

or Carol McMahon at (918) 

746-2639, cmcmahon@casciahall.org. 

This complimentary service is our way 

of strengthening our partnership with 

you. 

Faculty 

Departures 

by Mr. Roger Carter 

On behalf of Cascia Hall, I would like 

to thank the following faculty members 

for their service to our school and community. 

Reasons for departures range 

from retirement to choosing to stay 

home with children. We wish them all 

the very best in their new ventures. 

Ali Barnes - 2 years at Cascia. Ali has 

taught English in the Upper School 

and has been our Varsity Girls’ Golf 

coach. 

Sarah Hipsher - 29 years at Cascia. 

Sarah has taught Latin in the Upper 

School and also Ancient and Medieval 

History. Sarah was sponsor of the 

Latin Club. 

Terry Hipsher - 28 years at Cascia. 

Terry has taught Science in the Upper 

School and also served as Department 

Chair for several years. Terry was our 

Head Coach for Boys’ and Girls’ Cross 

Country for many years. 

Terry Hogan - 37 years at Cascia. 

Terry has taught History, Government 

and Theology in both the Upper 

School and Middle School and has 

also served as Dean of Students. Terry 

coached football for several years. 

Cathy Luccock - 24 years at Cascia. 

Cathy has taught English in the Upper 

School and served as Chair of the 

English Department. Cathy has also 

sponsored our Literary Magazine Club. 

Tom Ososkie - 20 years at Cascia. 

Tom has taught Math in both the 

Upper School and Middle School. 

Tom also was an Assistant Football 

Coach and assisted in several other 

sports over the years. 

Jenny Pace - 9 years at Cascia. Jenny 

has taught History in the Upper 

School and served as Department 

Chair. Jenny also was Head Volleyball 

Coach for several years and served as 

Assistant Athletic Director. 

Roni Watson - 3 years at Cascia. Roni 

has taught theology the in the Middle 

School and also served as Middle 

School Cheer Coach. 

SUMMER OFFICE HOURS 

7:30 am - 12:30 pm 

These offices will be 

open through August 9: 

Headmaster, Principal, Middle 

School Principal, Business 

Office, Admissions, School 

Advancement, and Receptionist. 

The school will be closed 

Thursday, July 4. Normal office 

hours will resume on August 12. 

First day of school--August 15.

A LETTER FROM THE 

Provincial 

For the Love of 

God and All His 

Children…the 

story continues 

X Fr. Bernie Scianna served as Cascia’s 

Headmaster from 1997 - 2010. He is 

currently the Prior Provincial of the 

Province of Our Mother of Good Counsel 

which includes schools and parishes in 

the United States and Canada as well as 

missions in Peru. 

Hello again. Finally our spring 

and the beginning of warmer 

weather are upon us. I am looking 

forward to a great summertime. I 

hope that you are as well. I am 

delighted to share some good news 

about our wonderful Provincewide 

Augustinian family. Thank 

you for permitting me to share 

some good news and developments 

regarding our Augustinian Family. 

Vocations – We continue to 

see interest in exploring a vocation 

as an Augustinian. Those 

expressing interest are bright, joyful 

and caring young men. They 

are attracted by our Augustinian 

charism and the teachings of St. 

Augustine, by our commitment to 

living in real community, and by 

our work in education and parishes. 

We have 11 men in some 

level of formation now. On June 

8, Deacon Robert Basler, O.S.A. 

and Deacon Homero Sanchez, O.S.A. 

were ordained priests. Bishop Dan 

Turley, O.S.A., a Mendel High School 

graduate and Bishop of the Diocese of 

Chulucanas, Peru will preside. 

Retired and Infirm Augustinians 

– Many of our retired and infirm 

Augustinians are now in a new facility 

at St. Anthony Home in Crown Point, 

Indiana, while some have remained at 

Franciscan Village in Lemont, Illinois. 

Both places are about an hour from 

the Province offices. Ultimately most 

Augustinians who cannot (for physical 

care reasons) be sustained in one of 

our Friaries will be cared for in community 

at Crown Point. I make sure 

to stop by both locations at least once 

a month to have Mass, visit with them 

and share a meal. However, Fr. John 

Gaffney, O.S.A., who lived and taught 

at Cascia Hall for most of his life, is 

now at Montereau. If you would like 

to visit or write, Fr. Gaffney can be 

reached at 6800 S Granite Avenue / 

Tulsa, OK 74136. 

Peruvian Missions – All is well in our 

missions. We are well into a year-long 

celebration of our 50th year of service 

to the rural poor of northern Peru. 

The Province Advancement Director 

Michael Gerrity, his wife Liz Gerrity, 

and Michael’s associate, Patrick 

Murphy, are planning a visit to Peru in 

mid September. If you are interested 

in joining them please contact Michael 

or Patrick at 773-595-4008. 

Province 2013 Inaugural Gala –We 

are very grateful for the support for 

the Gala from Cascia Hall. The event, 

held on Friday, April 26, at the Hyatt 

Regency in downtown Chicago, drew 

460 people and raised over $100,000 

for the Province. The proceeds help 

support our retired Augustinians, our 

new vocations and men in formation, 

and our missions in northern Peru. 

We need to raise one million dollars 

a year for these ministries and 10% 

came from this Gala. It was a fantastic 

display of the wonderful spirit and 

great diversity of our Province-wide 

family. People came from 13 states 

and five countries to help us recognize 

our three honorees: Bishop 

John McNabb, O.S.A., Bishop 

Dan Turley, O.S.A., and our Prior 

General Fr. Robert Prevost, O.S.A. 

Province Campaign On Deck – 

There is a strong possibility that the 

Province will soon launch a multimillion 

dollar campaign to build up 

its reserves in two major trusts: (1) 

the Journey of a Lifetime Trust for 

our retired and infirm Augustinians 

and (2) the Fr. Ray Ryan, O.S.A. 

Trust for vocations and men in formation. 

The need in these two key 

areas is pressing and clear. 

Have a wonderful summer – As 

always, I conclude by encouraging 

you to use your gifts to the 

utmost for your own well-being, 

for the school community, for the 

Augustinians, and for the Church. 

Let each of us never be content that 

our work is done or that something 

else good cannot be done. Also I 

pray that you will take some time to 

relax, to break away from your daily 

duties and burdens, and to refresh 

yourself in spirit, mind, and body. 

That is as important as anything you 

do. Thanks again for your support 

and for your prayers. If you have 

any questions, ideas, or comments 

about our efforts, send them to me 

or to my Advancement Director 

Michael Gerrity (773-595-4035 or 

michael@midwestaugustinians.org). 

Please count on my prayers. Mary, 

Our Mother of Good Counsel, pray 

for us. 

Yours in Christ and St. Augustine, 

Very Rev. Bernard C. Scianna, 

O.S.A., Ph.D., Prior Provincial 

Province of Our Mother of Good 

Counsel 


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CPFA 

CASCIA HALL PARENT FACULTY ASSOCIATION 

Dear Cascia Hall Community, 

Well, summer is finally here! We have experienced another spectacular 

graduation at St. Rita Chapel, which has to be one of 

the most beautiful graduations in Tulsa! The red roses that adorn the 

Chapel are always absolutely gorgeous and make for such a special evening. 

Congratulations to all the graduates and award winners! 

Spring was a very busy time around the school for the CPFA volunteers. 

First, I would like to thank Robin Cargile and Cindy Marshall 

for a very fun and successful Celebrate Cascia. Everyone looked great 

in Great Gatsby attire and it was the most successful Celebrate Cascia 

in history! Their committee worked many hours to put on the event. 

I would like to give a special thanks to Christy Carter and Tammy 

Hern for chairing the Patrons this year. Dianne Henderson did an 

outstanding job gathering live auction items for this year’s auction as 

well as Shea Roach and Theresa Peters and their committee for collecting 

online and silent auction items. This year’s Celebrate Cascia 

included the “Pearls of Wisdom” which raised over $15,000 in scholarship 

funds. Other committee members doing an outstanding job 

were Chris Lambert, Margaret Ferrell, Jill Powers, Heather Duncan, 

Melissa Phenicie, Lee Taylor, Corey Elias, Jamie Wilson, Catherine 

Hickman, Donna Merrifield and Nikki Rhoades. 

I would like to thank my Executive Board for arranging the reception 

for the New Student/Parent Orientation in April. Many thanks 

also go to Mary Sokolosky and Sadie Fuller for hosting the Teachers 

Appreciation Spring Luncheon in April. To wrap up other CPFA 

events, I would like to thank Cathy McClanahan for the 8th Grade 

Recognition reception, Kimberly Martindale and Wyn Dee Baker for 

hosting the Scholastic Recognition receptions and Laura Dennis for 

the graduation reception. CPFA supports several senior activities as 

well. Many thanks to Teresa Butler and Janice McKee for organizing 

the Road Rally and Mary Sokolosky for chairing the senior graduation 

all night party. Mary Eck and Catherine Hickman did a fabulous job 

chairing the Baccalaureate Dinner and coordinating a large group of 

junior class volunteers to act as hosts. This Cascia tradition is certainly 

a highlight for the graduates and their families. 

Finally, as I wrap up my year as CPFA president, I truly feel blessed 

to have had this opportunity to serve the Cascia Hall Community. I 

would like to welcome Nikki Rhoades as the new CPFA president. 

Please take a few minutes to complete and return the CPFA Volunteer 

Form that she mailed to you in May. Please support her and the 

upcoming CPFA Board to have another successful year! 

Sincerely, 

Ketrin Boone 


Faculty Enrichment 

The following faculty received federal Title 

IIA funding to attend professional development 

activities this year. Thank you to Mary 

Brown for all her time and expertise in helping 

them navigate the bureaucratic waters to 

secure this funding! 

Jan Polumbus, Tami Gnaedig, and Eva 

Cieri attended the annual conference of 

the American Council on the Teaching of 

Foreign Languages. 

Three teachers attended week-long summer 

Advanced Placement Institutes: Pam Benne 

for both calculus and statistics, Sally Fenska 

for biology, and Tami Gnaedig for Spanish. 

Four teachers attended an Advanced 

Placement and pre-AP math workshop: 

Angela Kaase, Sandy Cook, Pam Benne, 

and Susan Robinett. 

The entire English department participated 

in a Shared Inquiry training from the 

Great Books Foundation: Cathy Luccock, 

Catherine Sims, Mary Elliott, Ashley 

Dugan, Lee Ann Cavener, Ali Barnes, Carla 

Fox, and Elise Baie. 

Joan Hubble attended the Oklahoma 

Technology Administrators’ Encyclo-Media 

conference. 

Ashley Dugan and Elise Baie attended the 

annual conference of the National Council of 

Teachers of English. 

Sally Fenska attended the annual conference 

of the National Association of Biology 

Teachers. 

Thomas Perrault began work on his master’s 

degree in educational leadership at Southern 

Nazarene University. 

Catherine Sims attended the annual convention 

of the International Reading Association. 

Debby Powers and Roxi Vincent attended 

the National Science Teachers Association’s 

Next Generation Science conference.

NEWS FROM THE 

Commencement 

Awards 

Sister Mary Murrihy, S.S.J. 

Community Service Award 

Alexander Soderfelt 

The Community Service Award is 

given for the number and quality of 

Christian service hours provided 

during high school years to the 

Caritas Partners, school, greater Tulsa 

community, and place of worship. 

Huntington Wolcott Rhodes 

Memorial Award 

Guadalupe Casas 

The Hunt Rhodes Award is given 

to a student who has earned the 

respect of his/her peers by 

overcoming great obstacles in the 

quest for achievement. 

Aaron Halford Spirit Award 

Brett Asher 

This award is given to a student athlete 

who, like Aaron, exemplified outstanding 

traits beyond the athletic 

arena such as honesty, leadership, 

loyalty, friendliness, kindness, caring, 

dedication, spirituality, coachability 

and humility. 

V Senior Walker McKinney presented the 

farewell address to fellow classmates and 

attendees at the 2013 commencement 

ceremonies. 

Gold and Silver Medal Awards 

X L to R: Recipients of the Scholar Medal were Natalie Hills, Walker McKinney, and Jessica 

Nichols. These and other Academic Departmental Awards were conferred at Senior Scholastic 

Night on May 22. Photos by John LaFortune 

THE SCHOLAR MEDAL 

The Scholar Medal is awarded to students who receive gold and/or 

silver medals in three or more academic areas. 

Natalie Hills 

Gold Medal - English, French, Social Studies, and Visual Arts 

Walker McKinney 

Gold Medal - English and Performing Arts 

Silver Medal - Mathematics 

Jessica Nichols 

Gold Medal -Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Theology 

See Gold and Silver Medal Awards on page 11 



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Parker William A’Neal 

Brett Alan Asher* 

Magna Cum Laude 

Christopher Carlos Atik 

Cum Laude 

Madeleine Kathryn Auffenberg* 

Cum Laude 

Samuel Lane Austin* 

Summa Cum Laude 

Paxton Alexi Baldwin * 

Elizabeth Anne Bisett* 

Lindsey Anne Boulden* 


Aram Cecilia Brunner 

Saxon O’Neil Bryant* 


Alexander Budzyn 

Lan’Tiqua Marsha Burks* 


James Russell Butler* 

Cum Laude 

Guadalupe Casas Guerrero 

Turner Lane Chesbro 

Levi Tilman Conley* 


Charles Clinton Cook, Jr.* 


Katariina Brooke Cramberg* 


Isabella Grace Crowley* 

Cum Laude 

Paul Reed Davis* 

Taylor Boone Davis* 


Benjamin Patton Dougherty* 


Kyle Glen Driscoll 

Jacob Todd Edens* 


Catherine Lynn Edwards* 


Karl Langdon Fetsch* 


Caleb Eaton Flaherty 

Rollie Mason Fuller* 


Haley Nicole Fussell* 

Genesis Garcia Cabrera 


Janet Katherine Girouard* 


Brooke Carter Gould 

Erin Spencer Green 

Cum Laude 

Mary Elizabeth Grier* 


Tara Kathleen Grigson* 


Noah Hamilton Harris* 



Congratulations Graduates 

Madelyn Ann Hawkins* 


Megan Marie Hegenbart 

Cum Laude 

Nicholas Martin Hilger* 

Natalie Nicole Hills* 


Nicolle Christine Hoose* 

Cum Laude 

Colton Bradley Horton-Chávez* 

Cum Laude 

Hannah Abney Jordan* 


Lauren Nicole Keithley* 


Timothy Dominic Kenneally III* 


Grayson Henry Landers 


Maricela Lara Ledesma* 


Lauren Elizabeth Latchem 

Cum Laude 

Ashton Marie Leary* 

Cum Laude 

Timothy Cooper Loposer, Jr.* 


Kelsey Lynn Luks 

McLean Tipton Mabrey 

Milipza Macedo Cuevas 

Edward Martin IV* 


Thomas Stanton Martin * 


Ismael Mauricio, Jr. 

Ernest Craig McKee* 


Walker Stuart McKinney* 


Michelle Parrish McNamara* 


Abrm Azariah McQuarters* 


Damon Baird Meadows* 


Alexander Donivan Mears 


Ross Edward Morgan* 


Pedro Nava 

Cambridge Ruth Neal* 


Connor Scott Nelson* 

Cum Laude 

Carly Adams Newell* 

Cum Laude 

Crystal Thao Nguyen* 


Jessica Faye Nichols* 


Ryan Robert Nigh* 


Jenna O’Fallon Norman* 


William Edward Payne* 


Philipp Michael Piplits* 


Riley Andrew Price 

Rachel McKenna Pruitt* 


Jaime Connor Rahilly* 

Cum Laude 

Elena Victoria Richter 

Cum Laude 

Bynum Patrick Russell 

Michael James Saurino* 

Cum Laude 

Henry Rhodes Saxon* 


Aaron James Schmidt 

Jessica Anne Shenoi* 


Broc Adam Smith 

Cum Laude 

Alexander Mikael Soderfelt* 


Camille Lorraine Sokolosky* 

Cum Laude 

Kristen Danielle Spence* 

Cum Laude 

Liesl Marie Spoerl* 

Cum Laude 

Sarah Elizabeth Stagg* 


John Tatman Swab 

Charles Robert Tarwater* 


Charles Cameron Taylor* 


Allison Nicole Thibodeaux* 

Cum Laude 

Alexander Eric Van Noord* 


Ana Alondra Vela 

Anthony Joseph Vitali* 


Olivia Rose Walseth* 


Margaux Nicole Wheeler* 


Warren Nicholas White* 

Cum Laude 

Caleb Andrew Williams* 

Cum Laude * 

*National Honor Society

Commencement 

Speaker Medals 


Invocation 

Madelyn Hawkins 

Welcome 

Abrm McQuarters 

Farewell 

Walker McKinney 


Gold and Silver Medal Awards from page 9 

Departmental Awards Gold Medal Silver Medal 

English Lauren Keithley 

Fine Arts (Performing) Damon Meadows 

Fine Arts (Visual) Guadalupe Casas 

Mathematics Benjamin Dougherty 

Science Ryan Nigh 

Social Studies Sam Austin 

Theology Sam Austin 

World Languages 

Madelyn Hawkins 

Chinese Lauren Latchem Cambridge Neal 

French Edward Martin 

German Ryan Nigh 

Latin Olivia Walseth Madelyn Hawkins 

Spanish Brooke Cramberg Genesis Garcia 

Maricela Lara 

These Academic Medals were awarded at the Senior Scholastic Night held on May 22. 

40 Named OK Academic Scholars 

Forty seniors were named Oklahoma 

Academic Scholars by the State 

Department of Education, the most in 

the history of the school. These students 

earned a GPA of 3.7 or above, 

a 1220 or above on the first two parts 

of the SAT and a 27 or above on the 

ACT. 

Class of 2013 Oklahoma Academic 

Scholars are Sam Austin, Lindsey 

Boulden, Saxon Bryant, Lan’Tiqua 

Burks, Charles Cook, Brooke 

Cramberg, Taylor Davis, Ben 

Dougherty, Karl Fetsch, Mason Fuller, 

Katie Girouard, Meg Grier, Noah 

Harris, Maddie Hawkins, Natalie Hills, 

Lauren Keithley, Dominic Kenneally, 

Grayson Landers, Cooper Loposer, 

Thomas Martin, Teddy Martin, Ernie 

McKee, Walker McKinney, Abrm 

McQuarters, Alex Mears, Damon 

Meadows, Ross Morgan, Cambridge 

Neal, Crystal Nguyen, Jessica Nichols, 

Ryan Nigh, Will Payne, Philipp Piplits, 

McKenna Pruitt, Henry Saxon, Jessica 

Shenoi, Sarah Stagg, Cameron 

Taylor, Alex Van Noord, Olivia 

Walseth, and Margaux Wheeler. 

W 40 Cascia Hall seniors were named 

Academic Scholars by the State Department 

of Education. This is a record number for the 

school. 


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Class of 2013 College Choices 

A’Neal, Parker William East Central University 

Asher, Brett Alan Hendrix College 

Atik, Christopher Carlos Purdue University 

Auffenberg, Madeleine K. Southern Methodist Univ. 

Austin, Samuel Lane Oklahoma State University 

Baldwin, Paxton Alexi University of Tulsa 

Bisett, Elizabeth Anne Texas Tech University 

Boulden, Lindsey Anne University of Tulsa 

Brunner, Aram Cecilia University of Tulsa 

Bryant, Saxon O’Neil University of Oklahoma 

Budzyn, Alexander University of Tulsa 

Burks, Lan’Tiqua Marsha Howard University 

Butler, James R. University of Tulsa 

Casas, Guadalupe Tulsa Community College 

Chesbro, Turner L. NE Okla. A&M College 

Conley, Levi Tilman University of Tulsa 

Cook, Charles Clinton Texas A&M University 

Cramberg, Katariina Brooke George Washington Univ. 

Crowley, Isabella G. University of Oklahoma 

Davis, Paul R. University of Oklahoma 

Davis, Taylor Boone University of San Diego 

Dougherty, Benjamin P. University of Oklahoma 

Driscoll, Kyle Glen University of Central Okla. 

Edens, Jacob T. Univ. South Florida, Tampa 

Edwards, Catherine L. University of Arkansas 

Fetsch, Karl L. Univ. Wisconsin: Madison 

Flaherty, Caleb E. Kettering University 

Fuller, Rollie Mason Polytechnic Institute, NYU 

Fussell, Haley N. Texas Christian University 

Garcia, Genesis University of Tulsa 

Girouard, Janet Katie University of Oklahoma 

Gould, Brooke Carter Oklahoma State University 

Green, Erin S. Oklahoma State University 

Grier, Mary Elizabeth University of Tulsa 

Grigson, Tara Kathleen University of Tulsa 

Harris, Noah H. Southern Methodist Univ. 

Hawkins, Madelyn A. University of Oklahoma 

Hegenbart, Megan Marie University of Tulsa 

Hilger, Nicholas Martin Oklahoma State University 

Hills, Natalie Nicole Baylor University 

Hoose, Nicolle C. University of Oklahoma 

Horton-Chavez, Colton B. University of Tulsa 

Jordan, H. Abby University of Oklahoma 

Keithley, Lauren N. University of Texas, Austin 

Kenneally, T. Dominic Southern Methodist Univ. 

Landers, Grayson Henry Regis University 

Lara, Maricela University of Tulsa 

Latchem, Lauren E. University of Tulsa 

Leary, Ashton Marie University of Oklahoma 

Loposer, T. Cooper University of Texas, Austin 

Luks, Kelsey Lynn Am. Acad. Dramatic Arts 

Mabrey, McLean T. University of Oklahoma 

Macedo, Milipza Oral Roberts University 

Martin, Edward University of Tulsa 

Martin, Thomas Stanton University of Virginia 

Mauricio, Ismael Tulsa Community College 

McKee, Ernest C. University of Oklahoma 

McKinney, Walker Stuart Northwestern University 

McNamara, Michelle P. University of Oklahoma 

McQuarters, Abrm A. Dartmouth College 

Meadows, Damon B. University of Tulsa 

Mears, Alexander D. New York University 

Morgan, Ross Edward University of Tulsa 

Nava, Pedro University of Oklahoma 

Neal, Cambridge R. University of Mississippi 

Nelson, Connor Scott Hendrix College 

Newell, Carly Adams Denison University 

Nguyen, Crystal Thao University of Oklahoma 

Nichols, Jessica Faye Univ. Southern California 

Nigh, Ryan Robert University of Oklahoma 

Norman, Jenna O. Saint Louis University 

Payne, William E. University of Oklahoma 

Piplits, Philipp Michael University of Oklahoma 

Price, Riley A. Univ. of Colorado: Boulder 

Pruitt, Rachel McKenna University of Oklahoma 

Rahilly, Jaime Connor University of Tulsa 

Richter, E. Victoria Oklahoma State University 

Russell, Bynum P. University of Oklahoma 

Saurino, Michael (Hans) J. Texas Christian University 

Saxon, Henry Rhodes University of Texas, Austin 

Schmidt, Aaron J. Tulsa Community College 

Shenoi, Jessica Anne University of Oklahoma 

Smith, Broc A. Hendrix College 

Soderfelt, Alexander M. University of Oklahoma 

Sokolosky, Camille L. Oklahoma State University 

Spence, Kristen Danielle University of Oklahoma 

Spoerl, Liesl Marie University of Tulsa 

Stagg, Sarah Elizabeth University of Oklahoma 

Swab, John Tatman University of Tulsa 

Tarwater, Charles Robert University of Kentucky 

Taylor, C. Cameron University of Michigan 

Thibodeaux, Allison Nicole University of Arkansas 

Van Noord, Alexander Eric University of Oklahoma 

Vela, Ana Alondra Tulsa Community College 

Vitali, Anthony J. University of Portland 

Walseth, Olivia Rose Fordham University 

Wheeler, Margaux N. University of Oklahoma 

White, Warren N. University of San Diego 

Williams, Caleb Andrew Rhodes College



Cascians Receive Top Key Club Awards from Kiwanis 

Four Seniors Awarded HAF Scholarships 

TU Professor Visits AP English 

Classes 

Dr. Lars Engle is a TU professor who 

specializes in Shakespeare. He was 

invited by Mrs. Cathy Luccock to 

return to Cascia Hall to, once again, 

speak to her AP Literature and AP 

Language students. 

Dr. Engle spoke on Hamlet who was 

a teenager with authority issues. He 

engaged the students in a question 

and answer session about the play. 

Although the tragedy was written in 

the 17th century, Hamlet is considered 

a uniquely contemporary play because 

it addresses personal, political, and 

family issues that the modern world is 

still facing. 

V TU Professor, Dr. Lars Engle, shared 

insights on the play Hamlet with AP English 

students. 

Senior Key Club officers were awarded five of the top six Key 

Club Scholarships at the Annual Kiwanis Club awards luncheon. 

Cambridge Neal received the Carl M. Olson Memorial 

Scholarship in the amount of $2,500. Maddie Hawkins received 

the Max Lee Fisher Memorial Scholarship for $2,000. Camille 

Sokolosky received the Edmond & Helen Markham Memorial 

Scholarship of $1,750. Natalie Hills received the C.C. Toomey 

Memorial Scholarship of $1,750, and Michelle McNamara was 

awarded the Theodore I. Sullivan Memorial Scholarship in the 

amount of $1,500. 

W L to R: Natalie Hills, Cambridge Neal, Michelle McNamara, and 

Camille Sokolosky received Kiwanis scholarships. Not pictured: Maddie 

Hawkins. 

Four seniors won a $2,000 Hispanic American Foundation 

(HAF) scholarship for college. Guadalupe Casas received the 

Captain John Javier Boria Scholarship, Ismael Mauricio and 

Pedro Nava received the Lou & Connie Miller Charitable 

Foundation Scholarship, and Ana Vela won the Antonio 

Alonso Scholarship. Scholarship winners and their parents 

were invited to attend the Hispanic Student Luncheon and 

Career Fair on May 3 at TCC’s Southeast Campus where 

introductions and presentations were made. 

W L to R: Guadalupe Casas, Ana Vela, Pedro Nava and Ismael Mauricio 

were awarded college scholarships from the Hispanic American 

Foundation. 


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Cascia Hall Designated “Mix it Up” Model School 

X CHAI (Cascia Hall Acceptance and Inclusion) Club is responsible for planning and executing 

school Mix it Up activities. Front Row L to R: Cassie McCoy, Brett Asher, Seth Xie, Victoria 

Nichols, Meghan Clark. Middle Row: Mrs. Catherine Sims, Kayley Anthamatten, Christine Atik, 

Alec Byers. Back Row: Lauren Harle, Ashley Milanowski, Savannah Hudson, Molleigh McCann, 

Greer Walseth, Emma Owens. Not Pictured: Mary Rogers, Mary Tidwell, Teddy Martin, Mrs. Carol 

McMahon. 

Upper School Debate 

Congratulations to the Upper School Speech and Debate Team which competed 

at the State Tournament in April where they received an Outstanding Academic 

Achievement Award. Outstanding performances included: Karis D’Alessandro, 

Quarterfinalist in Lincoln Douglas Debate; Damon Meadows, Quarterfinalist in 

Lincoln Douglas Debate; Zachary Haskins and Chase Antonacci, 3rd Place in 

Policy Debate. 




W The Upper School 

Debate Team earned 

the Outstanding 

Academic 

Achievement Award 

in State competition. 

Team members 

are from the front 

step: L to R: Paige 

Roberts, Carrie 

Riseling, Hayden 

Park, Darius Morris, 

Anna Shadid, Parker 

Inglett, Andrew 

Conn, Emily Rolen, 

Emily Haskins, Alec 

Reutter, Damon 

Meadows, Caleb 

Williams, Crystal 

Nguyen, Karis 

D’Alessandro, Mr. 

David Galoob, Chase 

Antonacci, Meg 

Grier. 

National Civil Rights Group 

A recently recognized Cascia Hall 

for its tolerance efforts by designating 

it as a “Mix It Up” Model School for 

its exemplary efforts to foster respect 

and understanding among students and 

throughout campus during the 2012-13 

school year. Cascia Hall is one of 63 

schools nationwide, and the only school 

in Oklahoma, receiving the honor. 

“Mix It Up” Model Schools have found 

innovative ways to create a school 

environment where respect and inclusiveness 

are core values. They serve as 

examples for other schools hoping to 

instill these values in their students, faculty 

and staff,” said Southern Poverty 

See “Mix it Up” Model School on page 15 

Xie Selected Cadet 

Commander 

Set Xie (Class of 2014) was selected 

by the Broken Arrow Composite 

Squadron, OK 155 of the Civil Air 

Patrol as its new Cadet Commander. 

The Squadron is an official volunteer 

auxiliary of the United States Air 

Force. It provides aerospace education, 

emergency services, and cadet programs. 

As the Squadron Cadet Commander, 

Seth will be responsible for planning 

and coordinating the training of 

approximately 30 Squadron members 

between the ages of 12 and 18. “He is 

also to serve as a leader and example 

in matters of integrity, academic performance 

and military bearing,” said 

Maj. Marco Criscione, Civil Air Patrol, 

Deputy Commander. 

Seth hopes to attend the U.S. Air 

Force Academy following graduation.

Students Attend SAVI at Malvern Prep 

by Kayley Anthamatten 

In April, along with seven other 

sophomores (Field Daniel, Emma 

Owens, Connolly Rizley, Preslea 

Borin, Michael Bloomfield, Annie 

Jordan, and Margaret Fuller), I had 

the wonderful opportunity of attending 

Student Augustinian Values Institute 

(SAVI). This year, SAVI was held 

at Malvern Preparatory School in 

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 

SAVI is a conference where high 

school students from Augustinian 

schools all over North America, from 

California to Canada, come to talk 

about our shared core values: Veritas, 

Unitas, Caritas (Truth, Unity and 

Love). 

This year was the fourth annual SAVI! 

It was so much fun, we had the chance 

to meet a lot of different people from 

Augustinian high schools, and share 

Congratulations to Jacob 

Edens (Class of 2013), and 

Luke Kingsley (Class of 

2014) for earning their Eagle 

Scout Awards. 

WEight sophomores 

attended the Student 

Augustinian Values 

Institute (SAVI) in 

April at Malvern Prep, 

a sister school in 

Philadelphia. L to R: 

Preslea Borin, Connolly 

Rizley, Annie Jordan, 

Michael Bloomfield, 

Margaret Fuller, 

Emma Owens, and 

Kayley Anthamatten. 

The students were 

accompanied by Mrs. 

Debbie Coleman (Upper 

School Guidance 

Counselor) and Mr. 

Adam Stoermer 

(Campus Minister). Not 

Pictured: Field Daniel, 

Debbie Coleman, and 

Adam Stoermer. 

what it means to have the same core 

values. While we were at SAVI, we 

had the opportunity to spend the day 

with first graders from an inner city 

school. We played games and participated 

in different activities, from petting 

animals at a petting zoo to painting 

faces with face paint. (I was lucky 

enough to have my whole face covered 

in paint, graciously done by my first 

grade buddy, Sinai!) One day during 

SAVI we explored Pennsylvania and 

attended a Union vs. Toronto FC soccer 

game. 

Besides spending the day with first 

graders, one of the best parts of SAVI, 

was on the last day when all the schools 

gathered for Mass to start the day. 

This really showed one of our core values, 

Unity. 

SAVI was a great opportunity to better 

our understanding of the core values 

as Augustinian students. I learned so 

much at SAVI, and I know, everyone 

who went would agree that the time 

together not only strengthened our 

views of the Core Values, but also 

strengthened us as Augustinian leaders. 

Congratulations to Seth Xie (Class 

of 2014) who was chosen for the 

Youth Leadership Oklahoma Class 

XIII. A class is selected each year 

through a competitive process 

based on proven leadership and 

geographic, ethnic, and cultural 

diversity. 

“Mix it Up” Model School from page 14 

Law Center’s Teaching Tolerance 

Director, Maureen Costello. 

Celebrated nationally every October 

for more than a decade, “Mix It Up” 

at Lunch Day has provided students 

with an opportunity to move out of 

their comfort zones and connect with 

someone new over lunch. It’s a simple 

act with profound implications as studies 

have shown that interactions across 

group lines can help reduce prejudice. 

Many schools plan activities for the 

entire day, week or year. Last year, 

more than 3,000 schools participated. 

The “Mix It Up” Model Schools met 

five criteria: They each hosted a “Mix 

it Up” at Lunch Day in 2012 or 2013; 

they included different members of the 

school’s community – cafeteria staff, 

aides, administrators, teachers or students 

– in organizing the event; they 

followed up with at least two additional 

“Mix It Up” related programs or events 

on campus; they publicized “Mix It 

Up” at Lunch Day or celebrated inclusiveness 

with posters, announcements 

and other media; and their event was 

seen by students and school officials as 

a success. 

The Cascia Hall Acceptance and 

Inclusion (CHAI) Club sponsored 

week-long “Mix it Up” activities in 

October, 2012 which included “Mix 

It Up” at Lunch Day, Random Act of 

Kindness Day, Bullying Awareness 

Day, No Complaining Day, and 

Philanthropy Day. 


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NEWS FROM THE 

Brush Up Your 

Shakespeare 

by Miss Deanna Lundgren 

X In the Upper School spring musical, Kiss 

Me Kate, Mr. Jim Boatwright (Chairman of 

the Fine & Performing Arts Department) and 

junior, Nicole Flippo, strike the ending pose 

of “Too Darn Hot!” 

Hamlet, meet Steampunk, 

Steampunk, Hamlet! Cascia 

Hall Theatre Department began its 

2012-2013 season with Hamlet, one of 

Shakespeare’s most famous tragedies. 

Walker McKinney led a talented Upper 

School cast as they combined the Bard’s 

classic phrases with futuristic Victorian 

costumes and props. 

Next the Middle School tackled the 

musical Captain Louie Jr., coupled with 

the murder mystery Any Body for Tea. 

The evening began with the woes of a 

handsome young Irish cop and ended 

with singing flowerpots and baseball 

bats, as well as a plane made of red 


fabric. Both took off to great applause 

from the audience. 

What next, you may ask? Well, I will 

tell you! Hint: it has to do with a holiday 

at the end of the year and something 

you listen to in the car...ding, 

ding, ding! It was Music in the Air: Live 

Radio Onstage, an original Christmas 

radio show performed to a live audience. 

Can it get any better? Actually, it can! 

The Middle School gets a chance at the 

Bard of Stratford-on-Avon! Twelfth 

Night was a smashing success! Done in 

the style of Tatterpunk, which is basically 

Steampunk gone to pieces (see 

photos), it was so popular, the video 

was shown to the entire Middle School 

at 9:00 am on a weekday morning! 

How do we end such a spectacular 

season? …more Shakespeare? That’s 

right! We rounded out the season with 

Kiss Me Kate!, Cole Porter’s musical 

adaptation of Shakespeare’s Taming of 

the Shrew! It has gangsters, beautiful 

Elizabethan costumes, dancing, singing, 

slapping, mirth, hilarious fun…I think 

you get the picture. Boston Avenue 

V In the Middle School production 

of Twelfth Night, Sir Andrew (Brianna 

Dougherty) takes umbrage at Sir Tony’s (Nika 

Soderfelt) derogative comment about his 

hairstyle. 

V In the fall Upper 

School production 

of Hamlet, Rachel 

Hurtado (left) as 

Queen Gertrude, 

Anna Shadid (center) 

as Ophelia, and 

Paxton Baldwin 

(right) as Claudius 

capture the audience 

with Ophelia’s 

famous mad scene. 

Photos Courtesy of 

Don McKinney 

BAY Troupe and Cascia Hall Theatre 

tackled Cascia’s biggest musical yet 

with 45 cast members all dancing 

onstage at once! With a live orchestra 

and gigantic sets, this show will be 

fondly remembered for a long time. 

What are we doing next year? Good 

question! Suffice it to say, next season 

will be even bigger and better than this 

season! Cascia Hall Theatre moves 

onward and upward! Look for a new 

addition to the theatre options available 

for Cascia students. Next year we will 

introduce you to…the PAC Rats! 

See you in the theatre!

Success for World Language Students on National Exam 

National Spanish 

Exam Honors 

Congratulations to the many Cascia 

students studying Spanish who 

attained national recognition for excellent 

performance on the 2013 National 

Spanish Examinations. 

Several Cascia students placed at 

the top of the scores in Oklahoma at 

their levels. Extra recognition goes to 

Michelle Han who received the highest 

score in the state at her level! Cascia 

students earned a total of 1 Gold, 5 

Silver, and 14 Bronze medals along 

with 28 certificates of honor. 

GOLD MEDAL WINNER 

Michelle Han (#1 statewide) 

SILVER MEDAL WINNERS 

Emily McCool 

Makenzie Nickel 

Emma Hills 

Brooke Cramberg (#2 statewide) 

Genesis Garcia (#1 statewide) 

BRONZE MEDAL WINNERS 

Davis Derr 

Bree Echevarria 

Leah Fitter 

Kimmie Koors 

Marjorie Rooney 

Joseph Dinh 

Houston Hardman 

Hannah Easley 

Vivian Saxon 

Marko Tardio 

Sarah Coniglio 

Rachel Hurtado 

Tara Grigson (#3 statewide) 

Thomas Ory 

HONORABLE MENTION 

Cara Atherton 

Kennedy Cox 

Julia DeLo 

Maddie Elias 

Sam Foster 

Natalie Noble 

Connor Rolen 

Rachel Smith 

Reece Williams 

Liam Shaughnessy 

Gabrielle DeLo 

Christopher Hilger 

Sydney Hudson 

Mary Cooper 

Luke Kingsley 

Bridget Dixon 

Madison Fallis 

Taylor Palmer 

Leigh Chevaillier 

Meg Grier 

W In Kiss Me Kate, the 

Boston Avenue BAY 

Troupe and Cascia 

Hall Theatre tackled 

Cascia’s biggest 

musical yet with 45 

cast members, all 

dancing on stage 

at once to “Too 

Darn Hot.” Kiss Me 

Kate is Cole Porter’s 

musical adaptation of 

Shakespeare’s Taming 

of the Shrew. 

Photo Courtesy of 

Don McKinney 

Savannah Hudson 

Kennedy Raby 

Emily Rolen 

Andrew Conn 

Roberto Gomez 

Hayden Allen 

Maricela Lara 

Caleb Williams 

The National Spanish Examinations 

are administered each year in grades 

6-12 and are sponsored by the 

American Association of Teachers of 

Spanish and Portuguese. 

In the National Spanish Exam, students 

compete against students of the 

same experience. For example, native 

speakers only compete against other 

native speakers. 

Cascia Hall has a strong Spanish 

program offering classes to students 

in 6th through 12th grades including 

the rigorous Spanish Language AP 

course. Spanish teachers Eva Cieri, 

Tami Gnaedig and Jan Polumbus are 

extremely proud of the enthusiasm and 

achievement of all of Cascia’s Spanish 

students. 

See World Language Exams on page 18 


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World Language Exams from page 17 

National Latin Exam 

Honors 

Congratulations to the following 

students for their outstanding performance 

on the 2013 National Latin 

Exam. In the Cascia Hall 7th grade, 19 

students took the exam, and 16 placed. 

In the 8th grade, 20 out of 24 testers 

placed. 

7TH GRADE 

INTRO TO LATIN 

Gold Certificate of Merit and 

Purple Ribbon 

Riley Conner (perfect score) 

Trinity Douglas 

Gabby Armstrong 

Hannah Hubner 

John Milanowski 

Grace Murphy 

Lydia Elias 

Peter Nguyen 

Silver Certificate of Merit 

Claude Baluh 

Julia Elias 

Ryan Rafferty 

Joel Schad 

Michael Thetford 

Anne Quint 

Banks Wilson 

8TH GRADE LATIN I 

Gold Medal Summa Cum Laude 

Regan Beyers 

Nika Soderfelt 

Silver Medal Maxima Cum Laude 

Madi Brook 

Riley Flaherty 

Josh Morales 

Grant Carter 

Jesse Wood 


Max Westfall 

McKenzie Miley 

Andrew Henderson 

Tanner Skidgel 

Sawyer Steinke 


Sarah Pixley 

Cade Pruitt 

Daniel Anthamatten 

Cum Laude 

Hale Bollinger 

Maggie Fox 

Megan Hart 

Morgan Peters 

Dalton Turner 

9TH GRADE LATIN II 

Silver Medal Maxima Cum Laude 

Gracie Rule 

Latin Students are taught by Mrs. 

Kristin Liles (Middle School) and Mrs. 

Sarah Hipsher (Upper School). 

Our students were joined by over 

148,000 others from all 50 states and 

13 foreign countries. 

National German 


Congratulations to the following 

Upper School students, taught by Mr. 

Kevin Weaver, who earned certificates 

of merit on the National German 

Exam. 

LEVEL 2 - Gold Certificate (96th 

percentile) - Maggie Piplits 

LEVEL 3 - Gold Certificate (99th 

percentile) - Philipp Piplits 

LEVEL 3 - Bronze Certificate (85th 

percentile) - Ryan Nigh 

The World Languages 

Department hosted receptions in 

May for Upper School students 

and their parents to acknowledge 

the achievement of the students 

receiving awards in German, Latin 

Spanish, and French. 

National French 


The following are the results from the 

2013 LeGrand Concours. Gold Medals 

were earned by Christine Atik and 

Teddy Martin. Christine’s score ranked 

seventh in Level III, and Teddy’s score 

ranked tenth in Level V. 

LEVEL V 

Gold Medal 

Teddy Martin 

Silver Medal 

Christopher Atik 

Lauren Keithley 

LEVEL IV 

Silver Medal 

Olivia Campbell 

Guadalupe Casas 

Natalie Hills 

LEVEL III 

Gold Medal 

Christine Atik 

Silver Medal 

Sarah Coniglio 

Lewis Guillory * 

Anna Shadid 

Eric Hudkins 

Honorable Mention 

Alyssa Brashears 

Kitty Dorwart 

LEVEL II 

Silver Medal 

Kadriye Hargett 

Paige Roberts 

Stephanie Hopfgartner 

Honorable Mention 

Heather McCullough 

Every CH student who took the test 

this year ranked above the 71st percentile, 

each one earning a certificate 

of excellence or an honorable mention. 

These students are taught by Mrs. Julie 

Nesser. 

*Seventh grader, Lewis Guillory, was 

the only Middle School student to take 

the exam.


NEWS FROM THE 

8th Grade 

Recognition 

Eighth Grade Recognition was held 

on May 8 in the Scianna PAC to 

honor the accomplishments of 71 

students who will begin high school 

in the fall. Each student received a 

certificate of recognition. A reception 

followed for students, families, and 

faculty. 

X At Eighth Grade Recognition ceremonies 

in May, Social Studies teacher, Mrs. Ginger 

Day, presented the 2013 William D. Wolthius 

Scholarship to Miles Waller . The scholarship 

was established in memory of Mr. Wolthius, a 

high ranking military official stationed in The 

Hague. The proceeds are given each year to a 

Cascia Hall 8th grader who has demonstrated 

the love of studying geography and culture 

that Mr. Wolthius possessed. 


Congratulations Class of 2017 

Congratulations to the these 71 8th grade students who have completed middle 

school and look forward to the next step--high school! Ninety percent will 

matriculate to Cascia Hall Upper School in the fall. 

Sepehr Ahmady 

Daniel Anthamatten 

Cara Atherton 

Regan Beyers 

Hale Bollinger 

Bentley Boncaldo 

Brett Boone 

Madison Brook 

Jake Brown 

Joey Bufogle 

Grant Carter 

Thomas Clark 

Kadar Cohlmia 

Kennedy Cox 

Macy Dale 

Jacob Daniels 

Briana Daugherty 

Julia DeLo 

Davis Derr 

Bree Echevarria 

Maddie Elias 

Katy Englebrecht 

Leah Fitter 

Riley Flaherty 

Paul Fleming 

Sam Foster 

Maggie Fox 

Maggie Gambill 

Bake Guillette 

Megan Hart 

Andrew Henderson 

Blake Hensley 

Hannah Herrold 

Sydney Jennings 

Kimmie Koors 

Blake Kouri 

Davis Lambert 

Cash Luessenhop 

Emily McCool 

Jackson McCormick 

Joey Medina 

McKenzie Miley 

Joshua Morales 

Makenzie Nickel 

Natalie Noble 

Logan Norton 

Chris Palik 

Umang Patel 

Duke TIP Names 18 Cascians 

Morgan Peters 

Sarah Pixley 

Colin Pomeroy 

Cade Pruitt 

Hattie Robards 

Addie Robinett 

Connor Rolen 

Marjorie Rooney 

Kaitlyn Roth 

Tristan Sims 

Tanner Skidgel 

Rachel Smith 

Nika Soderfelt 

Sawyer Steinke 

Dalton Turner 

Julian Vogle 

Miles Waller 

Margo West 

Maxwell Westfall 

Casey White 

Reese Williams 

Jesse Wood 

Taylor Woodrum 

The Middle School had 18 7 th grade students who were eligible to participate in the 

Duke University Talent Identification Program based on a qualifying score at the 95 th 

percentile or higher on an accepted subtest or total battery/composite of the Iowa 

Test of Basic Skills taken in sixth grade. The students were invited to take the ACT 

or the SAT college entrance exam as seventh graders. 

We are pleased to announce that of the seven CH students who sat for an exam, 

three qualified for State Recognition and the Academy for Summer Studies: Amanda 

Outlaw, Ben Mathers, and Jackson Wagner. In addition, Elena Boyaci Qualified for 

the Center for Summer Studies at Duke University. 

W At 8th Grade Recognition, certificates of achievement were presented to all 8th grade students 

by Fr. John Sotak (Director of Augustinian Mission) and Mrs. Janna Roberson (Middle School 

Principal). 


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2012 EXPLORE Results 

On the EXPLORE test taken by CH 8th graders in fall 2012, 

96% scored at or above the College Readiness Benchmark 

in at least one of the four subject areas. Of those students, 

67% scored at or above the College Readiness Benchmark in 

three subject areas and 34% scored at or above the College 

Readiness Benchmark in all four subject areas. 

A pre-ACT testing instrument, the EXPLORE is composed 

of four sections, English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science. 

All four sections have a highest score of 25, including the 

composite score. EXPLORE College Readiness Benchmark 

Scores were identified at grades 8 and 9 that reflected a strong 

likelihood of students meeting the ACT benchmark scores by 

the time they graduated from high school. 

The ACT benchmark scores are based on the actual performance 

of ACT-tested students in first-year college courses 

(Composition, Algebra, Social Sciences, and Biology). ACT 

College Readiness Scores were established to correspond to 

a 50 percent likelihood that students attaining these scores 

would achieve a grade of B or better in these college courses. 

X Instructed by Mrs. 

Margie McNutt, Sixth 

grade art students 

enjoy sketching in 

the courtyard on a 

pleasant spring day. 

V Sixth grade art 

students drew and 

painted upside down 

as Michelangelo did 

on the Sistine Chapel 

ceiling plaster. 


X On the east side of the library is a bell tower with a statue of St. 

Joseph on the outside wall. A Bell Ringing tradition was continued 

for this year’s 8th graders. Each one took a turn ascending the spiral 

staircase into the dark confines of the tower to pull the rope and 

ring the bell once. The bell sounded exactly 71 times, signifying their 

transition into a new phase of their lives. 

Bell Ringing Tradition 

Observed for 8th Graders 

A new tradition was begun last year to recognize the 8th grade 

students, their accomplishments and the significance of their 

transition from middle school to high school. During the last 

Tuesday Chapel service for the school year, all Middle students 

congregated in the breezeway and green space between 

the classroom building and the library. 

Fr. Roland Follmann offered prayers and presented a brief 

homily about new phases of life. Mr. Jim Boatwright and Mrs. 

Candy Coonfield led the singing of the Hymn to St. Rita and 

the Cascia Alma Mater. 

On the east side of the library is a bell tower. To signify their 

departure, each transitioning 8th grader climbed the spiral 

staircase and took a turn ringing the bell. The bell sounded 71 

times. 

The existing library was built in 1990 and named in honor of 

Father Martin O’Neill, O.S.A.† who served at Cascia Hall for 

nearly three decades; he was the Headmaster between 1965 

and 1968. “When the new library was built, we wanted to 

include a special architectural feature that carried the tower 

theme from the rest of the campus,” said former Headmaster, 

Fr. David Brecht. “We added the tower to the building design 

and purchased a used bell that was imported from Europe. 

When the library was dedicated by Bishop Eusebius Beltran, 

there was a very special consecration of the bell in the ceremony,” 

he said.

MS Golf Teams 

In their second year as a club sport, the 

girls’ and boys’ golf teams competed in 

three tournaments and one Rider Cup. 

Led by Coach David Braley and Coach 

Cheryl Echevarria, teams practiced 

twice weekly at the Battle Creek or 

T-Town courses to prepare for competition. 

In the Coweta Invitational on April 

4, the girls took First, and the boys 

finished Second in their divisions. 

Individually, Bree Echevarria took 1st 

Place, Bri Daugherty took 8th Place, 

Matthew Braley took 2nd Place, and 

Sawyer Steinke came in 9th. 

In the Kellyville Invitational on April 

10, the boys were First, and the girls 

finished in Second. Individual, lowscore 

honors were awarded to Bree 

Echevarria (1st Place), Matthew 

Braley (1st Place), and Sawyer 

Steinke (2nd place). 

In the Broken Arrow Golf and Athletic 

Club tournament on April 22, the boys 

were First, and the girls placed Second. 

The teams ended the season by defeating 

Monte Cassino in a Ryder Cup 

Match on May 1. 

Boys’ team members are Bentley 

Boncaldo, Matthew Braley, Jake 

Brown, Grant Carter, Blake Kouri, 

Cash Luessenhop, John Milanowski, 

See Middle School Golf on page 24. 


X On April 8, 43 Middle School students were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society 

during a ceremony in St. Rita of Cascia Chapel. 

National Junior Honor Society 

Induction Ceremony 

In St. Rita Chapel on Monday morning, 

April 8, 43 seventh and eighth 

graders were inducted into the Driscoll 

Chapter of the National Junior Honor 

Society (NJHS). Members become eligible 

based on five criteria: scholarship, 

citizenship, character, service, and leadership. 

Middle School Principal, Mrs. 

Janna Roberson, welcomed family and 

friends, and Father John Sotak, OSA, 

opened with prayer. 

From the Class of 2018, inducted were 

Gabrielle Armstrong, Claude Baluh, 

Elena Boyaci, Matthew Braley, Riley 

Conner, Johnathan Cowen, Kylie 

D’Alessandro, Conner Day, Sommer 

DeSelms, Trinity Douglas, Julia Elias, 

SAVE THE DATE 

Middle School 

Grandparents’ and 

Special Friends’ Day 

Tuesday 

November 26, 2013 

Lydia Elias, Jordan Flippo, Charles 

Freeman, Lewis Guillory, Wilson 

Hoyt, Hannah Hubner, Riley Hyroop, 

Conrad Markert, Ben Mathers, 

Harrison McCormick, Emily McDonie, 

Erin Milsten, Grace Murphy, Peter 

Nguyen, Amanda Outlaw, Emma 

Powers, Anne Quint, Ryan Rafferty, 

Sam Reed, Katelyn Stevens, 

Michael Thetford, Anton Uhren, 

Ben Wagman, Jackson Wagner, and 

Banks Wilson. 

From the Class of 2017, new members 

are Macy Dale, Katie Engelbrecht, 

Hannah Herrold, Joshua Morales, 

Rebecca Nickel, Umang Patel, 

Marjorie Rooney, and Dalton Turner. 

During the ceremony, the students 

recited the following pledge. “I pledge 

to uphold the high purposes of the 

National Junior Honor Society to 

which I have been elected. I will strive 

in every way to be true to the principles 

for which it stands. I will maintain 

and encourage high standards of 

Scholarship, Citizenship, Service, 

Leadership, and Character.” 

A reception was held following the ceremony 

in the St. Augustine Room. 


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New and Exciting Junior Commandobots by Lewis Guillory 

Would you be interested in combining 

the excitement of science and 

technology to discover the rewarding 

and engaging world of innovation and 

engineering? 

The Middle School Robotics Club is 

a new program at Cascia Hall. It was 

instituted on March 28, 2013, with six 

enthusiastic members. During the first 

meeting, we discussed club projects, 

one of which was the Tulsa Alliance of 

Engineers duct tape/cardboard regatta. 

The six students met with the high 

school Commandobots to get a better 

understanding of what is involved in 

robotics. 

The Tulsa Alliance of Engineers 

regatta was a competition that tested 

creativity, cooperation, and engineering 

skills in the production of a canoe. 

The evaluation of the canoe was based 

on historical aspects, aesthetics, speed, 

and technology. The canoe had to carry 

one pilot. With this task ahead of us, 

for two weeks the robotics team brain- 


stormed, drafted, and constructed the 

canoe. After completion of the canoe, 

we discovered that no other team was 

participating in the regatta because 

none had completed their canoes! 

Although the team has not competed 

this year, many skills were used in the 

building of the canoe. We implemented 

teamwork, cooperation, respect for 

other’s ideas, perseverance, researching 

skills, mathematical calculations, and 

the construction of our calculations. 

Though we brought differences of 

opinion to the table, we worked as a 

team to accomplish one common goal. 

The enthusiasm of the club has 

doubled its membership. We hope to 

increase our size again in the fall as we 

prepare for the First Lego League competition, 

“Nature’s Fury.” If you have 

an interest in math, science, engineering, 

robotics, computer programing, 

drafting, and working with intelligent 

students who share a common interest, 

the Robotics Club is the place for you. 

W The new Middle School Robotics 

Club members constructed a canoe with 

the intention of competing in the Tulsa 

Alliance of Engineers Duct Tape/Cardboard 

Regatta. Since their team was the only one 

to complete a canoe, they launched their 

seaworthy vessel at a local neighborhood 

lake instead. L to R: Lewis Guillory, Gracie 

Rule, Julia DeLo, Celyn Grigson, Mrs. Roxi 

Vincent (club sponsor), Kylie D’Alessandro, 

and Sommer DeSelms. 

Wagman Excels 

in Debate 

Congratulations to the Cascia Hall 

Middle School Debate Team on a successful 

season. In spring competition 

they participated in two tournaments: 

he Union Middle School Tournament 

on April 27 in Tulsa and the Whittier 

Tournament in Norman on May 1. 

In both tournaments, Ben Wagman 

(7th grade) was undefeated in Lincoln 

Douglas Debate and was named tournament 

champion. Over both tournaments, 

Ben was judged by 21 different 

judges against 8 different competitors. 

All 21 judges ranked Ben over his 

opponents. Way to go! 

X Seventh grader, Ben Wagman, was 

undefeated in spring competition in Lincoln 

Douglas Debate. He is pictured here with 

debate coach Mr. David Galoob.

Boys’ Varsity Tennis State Champs 


X The Boys’ Varsity Tennis Team earned the 5A State Championship. 

Team members are L to R: Austin Hoose, Marko Tardio, Chandler 

Sokolosky, Luke Clawson, Coach Molly Hannagan, Alec Powers, and Will 

Surbeck. 

The Cascia Hall boys’ tennis team secured its first 5A State 

Championship title on May 11; this is the second year for 

Cascia tennis to compete at the 5A level. This was a whole 

team effort. They can credit their victory to a season of hard 

work and dedication to each other. The team started to gel 

when they won the Bixby Invitational in early April. The 

boys felt confident in their abilities going into the State 

Tournament after sweeping all divisions at the regional tournament. 

They knew it would not be easy and they would 

have to play their best tennis. 

Number one singles player, Austin Hoose ‘15, showed mental 

toughness and determination winning the state singles 

title by defeating Nick Harvey of Heritage Hall. Austin 

finished with a record of 26-6. Marko Tardio ‘15 had a solid 

finish of third place at number two singles. His record was 

17-3 for the season. Number one doubles, Luke Clawson 

‘14 and Alec Powers ‘16, also known as the dream team, 

finished second in the state tournament. Their finals match 

was the most exciting and heart-wrenching match of the 

tournament, losing 4-6, 6-4, 7-6. They had a season record 

of 22-2. Their only other loss was to the 6A state champions 

from Edmond North. The number two doubles team of 

Will Surbeck ‘14 and Chandler Sokolosky ‘16 had an eighth 

place finish which helped secure the points needed for a 

team championship victory. Their season record was 24-10. 

This was an outstanding season for two juniors, two sophomores, 

and two freshmen. They are all looking forward to 

next year! 

Girls’ Varsity Tennis 

Second at State 

Photo by Sharon King Grimm 

X The Girls’ Varsity Tennis Team earned the Runner-up title in state 

competition. L to R: Nicolle Hoose, Peyton Jennings, Abby Jordan, 

Jacque Dukes, Maddie Hawkins, and Hayden Siegfried. 

The Varsity Girls Tennis Team won the 5A Runner-up title 

at State competition. Junior Peyton Jennings was State 

Champion in #1 Singles, and freshman Hayden Siegfried 

was State Champion in #2 Singles. Senior Nicolle Hoose and 

freshman Jacque Dukes were 5 th in #1 Doubles; seniors Abby 

Jordan and Maddie Hawkins placed 3 rd in #2 Doubles. It 

was an excellent finish to a great season. Well done, ladies! 

The Team is coached by Mrs. Kristin Liles. 


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Newell Signs with Dennison 

Winter Sports 

Honors 

The following students received All- 

All-Metro honors in winter sports: 

BASKETBALL 

Second Team: Liesl Spoerl 

Honorable Mention: Reagan Derr, 

Jaime Rahilly, Saxon Bryant, Patrick 

Kaltenbacher 

SWIMMING 

Honorable Mention: Lauren Keithley 

WRESTLING 

First Team: Kyle Driscoll 

Second Team: Cody Lambert 

Honorable Mention: Scout Skidgel 



X Senior Carly Newell signed a national letter of intent on April 24 to play volleyball for Denison 

University in Granville, Ohio. She is pictured here with her parents, William and Lisa Newell, her 

sister Brooke, and Coach jenny Duncan. 

State Track Meet 

Led by Coach John Santee, Cascia 

students competed well all season, 

earning numerous honors at the 

Regional Meet where the CH girls 

finished second out of 14 teams; six 

boys and 12 girls qualified for State 

competition. 

At the State Meet in Ardmore on May 

3 and 4, Haley Boone finished 3rd in 

the long jump, and Brett Asher took 

5th place in the discus. 

Both the Track Team and the Girls’ 

Golf Team earned a Distinguished 

Academic Award which is based on the 

overall GPA of the members. 

Congratulations to Coach David Warburton who was selected by the 

Oklahoma Coaches Association to be the 2013 All-State Baseball 

coach for the Large East Squad. The game will be played at 7 pm on 

July 30 at J.L. Johnson Stadium at ORU. 

All State Inductees 

Congratulations to the 2012-13 

All-State Inductees. The names 

of these seniors will be added to 

the All-State plaques in the Upper 

School gym foyer. 

Basketball 

Liesl Spoerl 

Swimming 

Lauren Keithley 

Wrestling 

Kyle Driscoll 

Soccer 

Katie Edwards 

Pedro Nava 

Hans Saurino 

Tennis 

Abby Jordan 

Come out and support our All- 

State Athletes at the All-State 

games in June and July. Check 

Oklahoma Coaches Association 

website for more information. 

Middle School Golf from page 21 

Sam Reed, Sawyer Steinke, and 

Taylor Woodrum. 

Girls’ team members are Madison 

Brook, Bri Daugherty, Bree 

Echevarria, Katy Englebrecht, Kit 

Ferguson, Leah Fitter, and Natalie 

Noble, and Karenna Young. 

“Our teams have improved in every 

area (depth and performance),” said 

Coach David Braley. “As a second 

year program, this is a real accomplishment.” 

Matthew Braley, Bree Echevarria and 

Daniel Echevarria (Class of 2014) 

were invited to play in the US Kids 

Teen World Championship in July in 

Pinehurst, North Carolina. An estimated 

30 countries will be represented.

CORRECTION TO SPRING NEWSLETTER 

A special thanks to John Stagg and New York 

Life for sponsoring the 2013 Hoops for Hope 

Basketball Festival which was held last January 

in Oklahoma City. Your support is appreciated. 

Blue Team Runner-up at 

State Tournament 

X The Middle School Blue Tennis Team finished the season strong, 

placing second at the Jr. High Elite State Tournament. Team members 

are L to R: Erin Milsten, Addie Robinett, Kimmie Koors, Coach Koors, 

McKenzie Miley, Emma Powers, and Sydney Jennings. Great job, girls! 

The Middle School girls’ Blue Team had an amazing tennis 

season, placing second at the Union Tournament and first at 

the Muskogee, Cushing Cup, and Tahlequah Tournaments. 

They finished strong as Runner-up at the Jr. High Elite State 

Tournament. 

12th Annual Golf Classic 

The 12th Annual Cascia Hall Golf Classic, held on June 3, 

was a huge success. The turnout was great, the venue and 

weather beautiful, and a good time was had by all. Thanks to 

the generosity of the participants and sponsors, funding for 

the Upper School Gym Project is well underway. 

Many thanks to all who participated and to our Golf Classic 

Sponsors: 

Sheehan Family, LLC 

The Sam J. and Nona M. Rhoades Foundation 

HOLE IN ONE SPONSOR 

Don Thornton Cadillac 

PATRON SPONSORS 

H.A. & Mary K. Chapman Charitable Trust 

D&L Oil Tools 

PRESENTING SPONSORS 

Cain’s Ballroom 

New York Life Insurance Company/John B. Stagg 

Don Thornton Cadillac 

Ty and Ketrin Boone 

Brad and Christy Boone 

Cowen Residential Construction 

The Polo Grill 

The F&M Bank & Trust Company 

MAJOR SPONSORS 

Commerce National Bank - C.T. Young 

Eric Outlaw 

Pennington Capital Partners/Bliss Industries 

Best Well Services 

DRIVING RANGE SPONSOR 

Scott Lambert 

Support of the Golf Classic and the Upper School Gym 

Project will ensure that Cascia Hall continues to have an athletic 

department that strives to instill the desire and discipline 

to compete, along with creating self-confidence, sportsmanship, 

and teamwork. For more information on the Upper 

School Gym renovation project, visit the website at casciahall. 

org or contact Kerry Hornibrook, 918-746-2614, khornibrook@casciahall.org. 

W What a perfect day for 72 players to enjoy each other on the 

beautiful Tulsa Country Club golf course. Competing on the Dick Boone 

Team were L to R: Dick Boone, Ralph Eubanks, Jim Pogue, and Dan 

Bissett. A day of golf raised spirits and more than $115,000 for the 

Upper School Gym renovation project. 


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ALUMNI NEWS 

Alumni Notes 

Robert J. LaFortune ’44 was honored 

at The St. Philip Neri Catholic 

Newman Center’s annual dinner on 

April 17 at TU’s Reynolds Center. 

Bob Sullivan ’63 and his wife, Jeanne, 

were patron chairs for the event. 

Proceeds from the dinner help fund 

the Newman Center’s outreach and 

service opportunities for TU students. 

Jerry Druen ’58 and his wife, Jolene, 

are living permanently in Florida 

after selling their mountain house in 

Colorado. They spend time in the 

summers traveling in the U.S. and 

abroad. 

Jim Wheary ’63 retired in 2011. 

Recently he was president of Tiburon 

Investment Company (commercial 

real estate) and is a retired partner 

with PricewaterhouseCoopers after 26 

years. 

Gregory P.J. Most ‘77, Chief of the 

Department of Image Collections 

at the National Gallery of Art in 

Washington, DC (one of the largest 

art and architecture image archives 

in the world) was elected President 

of the Art Libraries Society of North 

America 

Phillips Breckenridge ’82 and his 

wife, Elaine, were event chairs for the 

Red Cross Rescue Gala which honors 

everyday heroes in the Tulsa community 

for their service to others. 

Jim Farrell ’95 and wife, Alyssa, and 

their three sons relocated from Biloxi, 

MS to Oklahoma City in February 

2012. They are enjoying being back 

in Oklahoma. 


XOn “Destination Day,” May 15, seniors wore T-Shirts from their colleges of choice. On May 16, 

they were treated to a picnic lunch by the Cascia Hall Alumni Association at which time they were 

officially welcomed as new members. 

Adrienne Watt ’95, Benjamin Stewart 

’03, and Shelby Snyder ’06 were recognized 

in this year’s 40 under 40, 

which showcases the cream of the 

crop of Oklahoma’s young professionals. 

You can read about them in the 

April issue of Oklahoma magazine at 

okmag.com 


G.T. Bynum ’96 and his wife, Susan, 

were co-chairs for this year’s Vintage 

Tulsa Oil Barons Ball. The event 

benefits Tulsa Historical Society. 

Drs. Elizabeth Greenhaw ’96 and 

Anderson Greenhaw welcomed Henry 

Anderson into the family on April 5, 

2013. Henry joins big sisters Ainsley 

(7) and Amelia (5).

Ryan Heatherman ‘98 received his 

MBA degree with Honors from the 

University of Notre Dame on May 

18. Ryan, a USMCR JAG Officer and 

Afghanistan veteran, was also promoted 

to the rank of Marine Corps Major 

during the month of May. Upon graduation, 

Ryan along with his wife, the 

former Becky Jurek ’98, who is also an 

attorney, and their two boys, Bennett 

and Nathan, will be moving from 

South Bend to Fort Collins, Colorado 

where Ryan will be a partner in a local 

law firm. 

Aaron Harison ‘99 is President of the 

Center for American Freedom which 

is the publisher of the Washington 

Free Beacon, an on-line conservative 

news source and is located in 

Arlington, VA. 

Dr. Emily Harison ‘00 is practicing as a 

small animal internal medicine specialist 

in Chicago, IL. 

Sarah (Luthey) Shepherd D.O. ’00 is 

graduating from OBGYN residency 

from the University of Oklahoma 

in June. She will be starting private 

practice with Tulsa OBGYN and 

Associates at St John Hospital in 

August of this year. Sarah and her 

husband, Scott Shepherd, have a 

daughter, Libby, who is 17 months 

old. 

Alumni Notes continued on page 28 

V Ten years ago, the tradition was begun of 

recognizing graduates and their families who 

have been a part of the Augustinian Tradition 

of Education for generations. 

The first legacy plaque to be bestowed on 

a graduate and his or her MOTHER was 

presented this year by Headmaster Roger 

Carter to C. Blake Drummond ‘88 and her 

Daughter Ashton Leary ‘13. 

For the VanNoord family, the tradition began 

at an Augustinian school, St. Augustine Prep 

in Richland, New Jersey. Leonard VanNoord 

‘76, and his son, Alex VanNoord ‘13 received 

the first legacy plaque presented to a 

graduate from a sister school. 

Legacies Recognized at Graduation 

Nine graduates from the Class of 2013 and their families were recognized at 

Commencement for being a part of the Augustinian Tradition of Education for 

generations. These students have parents and/or grandparents who also attended 

Cascia Hall. Many also have aunts/uncles and siblings who are alumni. 

This year, two unique plaques were presented. Leonard C. Van Noord, the 

father of Alex Van Noord, attended a sister school, St. Augustine Prep in 

Richland, New Jersey. 

Also, since Cascia Hall became a co-educational school in 1986, there has not 

been the presentation of a legacy plaque to a graduate and his or her mother 

until this year. Blake Drummond Leary graduated from Cascia Hall in 1988, 

and her daughter, Ashton Leary, is a member of the Class of 2013. 

Leonard C. Van Noord ‘76 

Alex E. Van Noord ‘13 

C. Blake Drummond Leary ‘88 

Ashton M. Leary ‘13 

Daniel M. Bisett, Sr. ‘55 

Daniel M. Bisett, Jr. ‘84 

Daniel M. Bisett, III ‘11 

Elizabeth A. Bisett ‘13 

Jeffrey T. Hills ‘82 

Natalie N. Hills ‘13 

John W. Jordan ‘49† 

Hannah Abney Jordan ‘13 

Kevin L. Martin ‘84 

Thomas S. Martin ‘13 

Charles A. McNamara, Jr. ‘35† 

Raleigh S. McNamara ‘68 

Carolyn McNamara ‘12 

Michelle P. McNamara ‘13 

Richard B. Pringle ‘42† 

R. Braden Pringle, Jr. ‘70 

Denis G. Pringle ‘75 

David W. Bryant III ‘09 

Claire E. Pringle ‘09 

Luke G. Bryant ‘10 

Elizabeth K. Bryant ‘12 

Catherine O. Pringle ‘12 

Saxon O. Bryant ‘13 

T. Gregg Swab ‘82 

John T. “Tate” Swab ‘13 

Photo by John LaFortune Photo by John LaFortune 


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Class of 1963 Honored at Graduation 

Congratulations to the 49 men who graduated from Cascia Hall in 1963. They 

are listed below. Twenty were able to attend Commencement Ceremonies where 

they were presented with 50th Anniversary Reunion Medals. Those honored alumni 

not in attendance will receive their medals in the mail. Class members enjoyed many 

reunion activities over the Memorial Day weekend. 

H. William Allred, Jr. 

Alvin P. Baca 

Neil E. Bogan, II † 

John C. Bullock 

John C. Craig 

Edward L. Darby 

Thomas W. Dolezal 

Michael C. Dooley 

Thomas M. Frazee † 

Christian A. Goddard 

William D. Godfrey † 

Kenneth V. Goessling 

Francis F. Goulding 

John M. Harris, Jr. 

David R. Heidmann 

Earl W. Hendricks 

A. Vincent Hoenig 


Michael Kilbourn 

Charles E. Koran 

Joseph M. Lauinger † 

John T. Lincoln 

John M. Lupardus 

Joseph D. Mahaffey 

Charles A. Marsh 

Jerome McCarthy 

J. Michael McCarty 

Lee H. McCarty 

John M. Nichols 

Frank Phillips III 

Charles D. Pitts 

James M. Reidy 

David G. Ritchie 

Alan B. Ross 

Thomas C. Ryan 

William Q. Sargent 

C. Patrick Senger † 

Joel A. Shadday 

Edward W. Smith, Jr. 

Jeffrey J. Spanier 

Fred Still 

James G. Storch 

Robert J. Sullivan, Jr. 

Patrick Thompson 

William C. Van Buskirk 

Russell Van Houton, Jr. 

Don R. Wasson † 

Thomas F. Waters 

Fredric W. Wheary 

James T. Wheary 

†Deceased 


X Twenty members of the Class of 1963 attended a reunion held over Memorial Day weekend. 

L to R Front Row: David Ritchie, Jeff Spanier, Jim Wheary, Fred Wheary, John Nichols, John 

Harris, Frank Goulding, and Chic Koran. Back Row: Lee McCarty, Tom Waters, Joel Shadday, 

James Reidy, Bill Sargent, Alan Ross, Ed Darby, Bob Sullivan, John Bullock, Bill Allred, James 

Storch, and Charles Marsh. 

Alumni Notes from page 27 

Dr. Mary Swartz ’00 opened a mobile 

veterinary practice offering general 

equine and reproductive veterinary 

services for all of northeastern 

Oklahoma. 

Brendan Elliott ’01 has been named 

manager of Online Operations at 

Mythic Entertainment, an EA Studio. 

Brendan lives in Arlington, VA. 

Caroline Lovely Sullivan ‘01 was 

spotlighted in the national Aramark 

newsletter. She is a registered dietitian 

with ARAMARK Higher Education 

at the University of Houston. You 

can read more about her in the March 

Aramark newsletter. 

Lauren Auffenberg Hill ‘02 graduated 

from Southern Methodist University 

in December with a Masters of 

Education degree, with a reading 

specialization. She is now a certified 

Master Reading Teacher and is currently 

in her fifth year of teaching at 

the Episcopal School of Dallas. 

Lauren Harison ‘02 is an insurance 

underwriter in Denver, CO. 

Kathleen Auffenberg ‘04 is engaged 

to Clayton Hill. They will be married 

in Sea Island, GA on October 19, 

2013. She is currently working as an 

interior designer in Dallas, TX. 

Katie (Luthey) Shepherd ‘04 will soon 

finish her intern year in OBGYN 

residency. Katie had the pleasure of 

working with her sister, Sarah ‘00, this 

year. 

Meaghan Heatherman ’06 received 

her Master of Arts, Education degree 

from Seton Hall University in S. 

Orange, New Jersey on May 18. She 

graduated with High Honors and has 

been accepted into the Kappa Delta Pi

Honors Society. Through the EPICS 

program, Meaghan has been teaching 

at St. Anthony’s High School in 

Jersey City for the last year. Although 

this is a famous basketball school, 

Meaghan founded a track program 

this spring and is the track coach. 

This program has been highly recognized 

by the St. Anthony’s School 

Principal and has been very beneficial 

to Meaghan and her Track athletes. 

Lauren Powell ’06 works at ONEOK. 

She is a part of a group of young professionals 

being honored this year by 

the Sooner Chapter of The Cystic 

Fibrosis Foundation at their annual 

benefit. Lauren and the other young 

honorees are active in volunteer roles 

and contribute to the Tulsa community. 

Shelby Snyder ’06 was a co-chair 

for the Green Leaf Gala which is the 

largest fundraising event of the year 

for Up with Trees. The event raises 

funds to support tree-planting programs 

and other environmental education 

programs. 

Claire Elliott ’07 graduated in 

December from the University of 

Cascia Hall “Alma Mater” 

Oklahoma with a bachelor’s degree 

in International Studies. Currently, 

Claire is the assistant to the president 

at DLM, a software development firm 

in Edmond. She recently returned 

from Poland after completing an 

ESL certification course offered by 

Cambridge University. 

Lauren Pratt ’07 and Dylan Smith are 

engaged and planning a September 

2013 wedding. Lauren is an auditor 

with Grant Thornton and Dylan is a 

sales representative with Pepsi. 

Julia Michelle White ’08 is currently 

in her 1st year of medical school at 

Georgetown. 

Andrew Field ’09 and Kara Osgood, 

’09 were recently engaged and plan 

to marry next summer. Kara graduated 

in May from Oklahoma State 

University with a major in Fashion 

Textiles Merchandising. Andrew will 

graduate from OU next year and is 

majoring in Film and Media Studies. 

Grant Higgins ’09 graduated in May 

from TCU with a double major in 

Economics and Finance. 

When the twilight shadows gather out upon the campus green 

When the blue and purple night comes stealing on the scene 

Loyal heirs of Cascia Hall sing a hymn of praise 

to our dear old alma mater and our high school days. 

Cascia Hall, Cascia Hall, when we leave your shelt’ring walls 

We shall leave an echo ringing through your treasured halls 

We will leave an echo ringing in the silent night 

While our memories are singing of the blue and white. 

When the last big game is over and the last roll call is heard 

When the oldest pedagogue has had the final word 

We shall come to alma mater in our dreams again 

With a prayer for Cascia Hall and a sweet amen. 

Adapted with permission from Villanova Alma Mater 

Ransom LaLonde ’09 helped lead St. 

Edward’s University (Austin, TX) to 

its first NCAA Division II College 

World Series in Cary, N.C. 

Michael Michalopulos ’09 will be 

attending University of Oklahoma 

Medical School in the fall of 2013. 

Michael also visited the White House 

in April representing the Sons of 

Pericles Hellenic fraternity. He is 

the supreme national president of 

the organization which has several 

worthwhile philanthropies. The 

White House was honoring Greek 

Independence Day. 

Emily Beers ’10 is a nursing major at 

the University of Tulsa. 

Parker Butterworth ’12 recently 

finished his freshman year at the 

University of Tulsa. He is studying 

Chemical Engineering and is a member 

of Kappa Sigma fraternity. 

SAVE THE DATE 

HOMECOMING 2013 

REUNIONS 

The Homecoming cookout 

will be Friday, September 

20. The following classes 

will be celebrating their 

reunions: 

Class of 1973 – 40 years 



Class of 1993 - 20 years 



If you are interested in 

helping plan other reunion 

activities, please contact: 

Mrs. Jane Easley 

918-746-2641 or 

jeasley@casciahall.org 


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The Lost Ring 

Dan Shyne from Bozeman, Montana 

e-mailed Cascia in October, 2012 saying 

he had found a 1949 class ring from 

Cascia Hall with the initials EEB. Jane 

Easley, Assistant Director of Alumni, 

searched the 1949 yearbook and found 

one student with those initials, Edward 

E. Barry. After a few google searches, 

she came across Mr. Barry’s obituary. 

He had passed away in December 

2011, and his wife predeceased him. 

With a little more research, Easley 

found the phone number of one of 

the two daughters of Barry, Marijane 

Bonowitz of Billings, Montana. She 

contacted her and told her that her 

father’s ring had been found. The 

daughter was excited to hear about the 

ring and mentioned that her father had 

spoken fondly of his time at Cascia. 

The ring was then mailed back to its 

rightful owner. A few weeks later, 

Shyne contacted Easley to say a friend 

had noticed a Facebook posted by 

Barry’s other daughter, Erica Feltner of 

Waukesha, Wisconsin. It went something 

like this: 

The phone rang. It was my sister. 

“Remember Mom’s engagement 

ring…?” Before I could answer, she 

said, “I have it.” 

In Tulsa, Oklahoma, sometime 

between 1949 and 1952, my father 

asked my mother to marry him. He 

didn’t have the money for a traditional 

diamond engagement ring, but he did 

have a class ring. My dad paid a jeweler 

to size the ring and set a tiny pearl in 

the center. He presented the ring to my 

mom, along with his marriage proposal. 

My mother said yes. She wore the ring 

throughout their engagement, although 

she confessed to me years later she was 

glad when she and my dad exchanged 

plain gold wedding bands without 

raised castles on them. 

After the wedding, her engagement 

ring was kept safe in her jewelry box, 


Reaching Out To Larger Community 

Since our community extends beyond Tulsa, we have begun hosting out of 

town alumni gatherings. Father Bernie Scianna O.S.A., Father John Sotak 

O.S.A., Headmaster Roger Carter, Principal Shawn Gammill, members of the 

Alumni Board and the Advancement Department joined Greg Gawey ’67 by welcoming 

alumni to a reception at Jamil’s in Oklahoma City on May 30 th , 2013. 

We had a great response and look forward to hosting an event in your city soon! For 

more information contact Kerry Hornibrook in the Office of School Advancement 

(918) 746-2614, khornibrook@casciahall.org, or Jane Easley (918) 748-2641, jeasley@casciahall.org. 

ALUMNI - Where are you and what interesting things are you 

doing? We would love to include your exciting news in the next 

newsletter. Please contact Jane Easley in the Alumni Office, 918- 

746-2641 or jeasley@casciahall.org. 

coming out only now and then when 

my sister and I “helped” our mother get 

ready to go out. The jewelry box would 

get emptied onto the bed. As we tried 

on all the different pieces, mom would 

tell us the story of how we became a 

family. Every time she told the story it 

ended the same way. That ring started 

our family. She cherished the sincerity, 

sentiment and uniqueness of her 

ring from Cascia Hall. She said she 

wouldn’t trade it for the biggest diamond 

in the world. 

In 1969 in Bozeman, Montana, I was 

13. My mother gave me her engagement 

ring to keep. “It’s a family heirloom,” 

she explained. “Wear it, and 

when you can’t wear it anymore, put 

it away. When you have children, 

tell them the story,” she said. “A ring 

shouldn’t spend its whole life in a box.” 

I was thrilled. A family heirloom!! It 

never left my hand. I was so proud to 

have it. I took very, very good care of 

the family heirloom…right up until the 

moment I lost it. 

I was so ashamed. I confided in no one. 

The secret would have to die with me. 

I lost the family heirloom. My parents 

could never, ever find out what I had 

done. 

I figured the ring would turn up. 

Things I lose always turn up. I remembered 

having it at the City Pool at 

Bogert Park, just after school let out for 

summer. It was on my hand, and the 

next thing I knew, it was gone. It must 

have slipped off. I spent the rest of that 

summer, eyes trained to the ground, 

but never found it. 

I never had to explain. My mother 

never asked. It was assumed that I had

Y A 1949 Cascia Class ring was recently 

found and returned to its rightful owner 

after missing for more than 40 years. 

put it away. When my sister called to 

say she had the ring I had to confess a 

secret I had kept most of my life! 

During the summer of 2012, Dan 

Shyne and his city crew were replacing 

a sidewalk at Bogert Park, when he saw 

something shiny in the dirt. He dug 

it up, took it home, cleaned it up and 

discovered a 64-year-old class ring. He 

could read the inscription, Cascia Hall, 

Tulsa Okla, 1949. The initials EEB 

were engraved on the inside. He called 

Cascia Hall in Tulsa. 

I received the ring in the mail last week. 

The pearl is missing and some of the 

detail has worn away. The band is 

dented and a little out of round, but we 

think it looks pretty terrific. 

Thanks, Dan Shyne, for being one of 

the good guys. I so appreciate you taking 

the time and effort to return the 

ring to our family. You can’t know how 

grateful we are and how your thoughtfulness 

has touched us. I wish my parents 

were here to hear the tale. They 

wouldn’t believe it! Since it all ended 

so well, they couldn’t be mad about 

something that happened 44 years ago, 

could they? 

Mom, the ring WILL be living the 

rest of its life in a box. My safe deposit 

box. Oh, and I’d just like to say for the 

record: This is proof. Things I lose 

always turn up. Eventually. 

Robert G. Brown ‘51 passed away 

on May 8, 2013 in Tulsa at the age 

of 80. He is survived by: his wife of 

21 years, Carolyn Brown; daughter, 

Monica Brown Heins; brother, 

Leslie Garland Brown (Marie); and 

two granddaughters and their families. 

A memorial service was held on 

May 14 at St. Rita of Cascia Chapel. 

James D. Conway, Sr. ‘46 passed 

away on May 27, 2013 in Naples, 

FL. He was 84. James is survived by: 

his wife of 63 years, Marietta; son 

James D. Conway, Jr. (Pam); daughter 

Lisa Turnery (Tim); grandchildren 

James D. Conway III, DVM; 

William J. Conway Esq.; Patrick 

and Kelly Turney; and brother J.H. 

Conway, Jr. Esq. ‘41. Graveside services 

will be held at a later date. 

James F. “Jim” Hirlinger passed 

away in April, 2013. Jim is survived 

by: his wife of 58 years JoAnn 

(Martin) Hirlinger; daughter, Karen 

Hirlinger Forbes ’88 (Mark); and 

two grandchildren. He was preceded 

in death by: his parents, his son, 

William (Bill); brothers, Joseph, 

Kenneth, Thomas and William 

and sister, Dolores Sickles. Mass of 

Christian Burial was held on April 

24, at Church of St. Mary in Tulsa. 

Katherine (Kemp) Rizley Johnston 

passed away on Sunday, April 

14, 2013 in Tulsa at the age 86. 

Katherine was preceded in death 

by her brother, Dr. William Lloyd 

Kemp, Jr. She is survived by: two 

sisters and their husbands, and a 

sister-in-law, her five children, Kate 

Rizley Davis (Mike McCue), Sarah 

Rizley Kuckelman (David), Robert 

Kemp Rizley ‘75 (Toni), Nancy 

In Memory 

Rizley Lipotich (Clark), and Julia 

Rizley Stewart (Paul). She is also 

survived by seven grandchildren, 

Matthew Davis ’00 (Meredith), 

Megan Davis ‘06, Katherine Anne 

Kuckelman, Connolly Rizley‘15 

and Briana Rizley, Kemp Stewart 

(Brittany), and Alex Stewart; and 

one great-grandchild. A memorial 

service was held on May 2, St John’s 

Episcopal Church in Tulsa. 

Linda Ann LaFortune passed away 

on March 20, 2013. She was the 

oldest of five children born to J.A. 

LaFortune, Jr. ‘42 and Rosa Lee 

LaFortune. Her parents and sister, 

Michelle LaFortune Swartz, preceded 

her in death. She is survived 

by: a daughter, Ashley Wickham; 

two brothers, Joe LaFortune ‘74 and 

Bill LaFortune ‘75; and a sister, Lisa 

LaFortune; and numerous aunts, 

uncles, cousins, nephews and nieces. 

A celebration of life service was held 

on Saturday, March 30 at Fitzgerald 

Ivy Chapel in Tulsa. 

Rachel Nicole Swetnam ‘10 died on 

May 14, 2013. She had just completed 

her junior year at the University 

of Arkansas where she was majoring 

in Apparel Studies with a minor in 

Chinese. In 2010 Rachel was Miss 

Teen Oklahoma. Rachel was blessed 

with a personality and smile that 

was impossible to forget. Rachel is 

survived by her parents, Janet and 

Jeff Swetnam and her sister, Sarah. 

The Funeral Mass was held at 10:00 

AM on May 18 at Christ the King 

Catholic Church in Tulsa. 

May their souls and the souls of all the 

faithful departed, through the mercy of 

God, rest in peace. Amen 


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Medal of Honor Recipient Visits Cascia Hall 

While visiting Tulsa on April 

30, Medal of Honor recipient, 

Clinton Romesha, stopped by Cascia 

for a brief visit with faculty/staff and 

students. 

In his presentation, Retired Army 

Staff Sgt. Romesha relayed how he and 

fellow soldiers defended an outpost 

in Afghanistan against an estimated 

300 Taliban fighters; the Americans 

were outnumbered approximately 5 - 

1. Romesha was at Combat Outpost 

Keating in the mountainous area 

northeast of Kabul when his unit came 

under heavy attack for about 12 hours. 

It was one of the single bloodiest battles 

in the Afghan war. 

Romesha was nominated for the Medal 

of Honor, the nation’s highest honor, 

by fellow soldiers who recognized his 

heroic actions and credited him for 

putting himself in harm’s way to save 

lives and secure control of the outpost, 

even after being wounded. Romesha 

said he was just doing his job and took 

the opportunity to give credit to his 

comrades. 

Romesha is one of four living Medal 

of Honor recipients from the wars 

in Iraq and Afghanistan. Seventy 

percent of the Medals of Honor (aka 

Congressional Medal of Honor) are 

awarded posthumously. There are currently 

80 living recipients whose average 

age is 75. 

Since receiving the Medal of Honor 

from President Barack Obama on 

February 11, 2013, Romesha has been 

speaking at public events to share the 

story of the bravery and sacrifice of 

those who died in the wars. “I do this 


to share their stories, so they are not 

forgotten,” he said. 

Many thanks to Mr. John Cary (father 

of John Cary ‘05 and Chris Cary ‘09) 

for arranging Sgt. Romesha’s visit to 

Cascia Hall. 

Y L to R: Students, faculty, and staff took 

time after Sgt. Romesah’s presentation to 

have their picture made with the Medal of 

Honor recipient. L to R: Shawn Gammill, 

Thomas Perrault, Terry Hogan, Joe Estep, 

Adam Stoermer, Jennifer Pace, Sgt. Clint 

Romesha, Ginger Day, Roger Carter and John 

Cary.

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