July - Saint Mary's Catholic High School

VOLUME11 NUMBER 2 JULY 2006
Through God’s Blessings – “Forward, Saint Mary’s”
– We still need help to make this dream a reality –
On May 16, 2006, Bishop Olmsted led the Saint Mary's community in the groundbreaking for the new Virginia G. Piper Education
Center. The Education Center will have more than 35,000 square feet of space, divided among a basement level and two above-ground
levels. The basement will be home to our fine arts department, with an art studio, an art classroom, a music studio, a band studio, and
the stage level for a 250-person auditorium. The ground floor level will have a two-story entry foyer, three classrooms, a teacher’s
lounge and workroom, and seating ramping down to the auditorium stage. The second floor will house four classrooms and three
computer classrooms. [Left to Right: Capital Campaign Chairperson Tony Ehmann; Bishop Thomas Olmsted; Principal Mark Mauro;
David Bradley, Withers Construction Company; MaryBeth Mueller, Superintendent of Catholic Schools]
Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, Coming to Saint Mary’s
On March 8, Bishop Thomas Olmsted announced that the Dominican
Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, would be coming to the Diocese of
Phoenix: “We are honored that you and your council have accepted our
invitation to extend your charism to the Diocese of Phoenix. Your community
charism of prayer and service, and your commitment to academic excellence
are tremendous gifts for our Diocese.”
The Dominican Sisters will begin their service to the Diocese by
accepting teaching assignments at Saint Mary’s High School and Saint Thomas
the Apostle Elementary School. Two sisters will join the Saint Mary’s faculty
in August 2006. Sister Mary David (left) will be teaching World
History/Geography, while Sister Mary Magdalene (right) will be teaching Spanish and Theology.
Principal Mark Mauro heralded the news as a major step forward in the continuing commitment of Saint Mary’s to the fostering
of spiritual values in a strong academic setting, coupled with the presence of a shining example of selfless service to others. “Our entire
community rejoices in the opportunity presented to us to share in the fruits of the vocation freely chosen by the Dominican Sisters of
Mary, Mother of the Eucharist.”

Lady Knights – 5A-1 Champs
For the third year in a row, the Lady Knights advanced to the championship game of the AIA 5A-1 high school basketball world,
winning two of their three visits to the final game. This is a remarkable achievement by any standard and a tribute to the dedication
and teamwork of the girls and their coaches. Importantly, the girls displayed a sportsmanship and demeanor on and off the court that
reflected well on all those associated with Saint Mary’s.
Every player on any championship team plays a key role in that success. Championships are won on the court, but those wins
are earned on the practice courts, where every team member plays an important part. Victories of this type are shared as well by
supportive parents and faithful fans.
HONORS: Dymond Simon and Nicole Neals were named to the Arizona Republic First Team All-5A, Kayli Murphy to the
Second Team All-5A, and Lonnie Sanchez and Davellyn Whyte as Honorable Mention 5A.
James Morrison –
5A-1 Long Jump State Champion
James also won the “Meet of Champions,” a competition
among athletes from all AIA schools.
Boys Basketball Shines
The Knights went 16-7 in the regular season. After a slow
early season in which the Knights went 5-5, the arrival of 2006
saw the arrival of a rejuvenated Knight team that went 11-2 overall
and 9-1 in region play. Both Knight contests with Brophy
were barn burners. The first game, a Knight home game, was
moved to ASU’s Wells Fargo Arena as a part of the MLK Classic
doubleheader and the Knights came out on the short end by a
score of 79-76. The second contest, on Brophy’s home court, was
a thrilling overtime game won by the Knights 69-68. The
Knights then captured the Desert Valley Region Tournament
with wins over Horizon and Paradise Valley, with junior Jerryd
Bayless scoring 41 and 42 points to lead the Knights.
Jerryd Bayless capped a spectacular year by being named
Big School Player of the Year by the Arizona Republic.
All-State 5A Softball Team
Alex Mayo-Otis was named to the First Team in the Arizona
Republic final season review. Allison Casey and Rachel Rodia
received Honorable Mention awards.
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The Spring Play – The Crucible – by Arthur Miller
In 1953, Arthur Miller's play The Crucible ran on Broadway. Although the
events of the play are based on the events involving witchcraft that took place
in Salem, Massachusetts in 1692, Miller was liberal in his fictionalization of
those events. Miller himself said that the play is not reportage of any kind and
that he was writing a fictional story about an important theme. The "important
theme" that Miller was writing about was clear to many observers in 1953 at
the play's opening. It was written in response to Senator McCarthy and the
House Un-American Activities Committee's crusade against supposed
communist sympathizers.
The Saint Mary’s Drama Club, and its director, Nick D’Arcangelo,
continue to advance the cause of drama within our community by electing to
bring thoughtful and challenging plays before the audience. Our performing
students gain immeasurably by pitting their skills against the demands made by
Arthur Miller on his cast and crew, and our audiences are allowed to go beyond
the play as mere entertainment and enter a world of thought and reflection.
Saint Mary’s and the March for Life
Sixteen students, primarily juniors from the two Catholic Formation classes at Saint
Mary’s, traveled to Washington D.C. on Saturday, January 21, in order to attend the
annual March for Life on Capitol Hill. The trip, organized by Campus Minister Michael
Garibaldi, and Catholic Formation Teacher Colleen Campbell, included several opportunities
for the students to consider the dignity of all human life. On January 22, our
students visited the National Holocaust Museum, enjoyed free time at the National Mall,
and gathered for a youth concert in the evening. On January 23, the day of the March, the
group joined other groups in praise and worship and had the chance to meet others their
own age and gather a strengthened conviction from their joint enthusiasm. They then
marched to Capitol Hill where they joined throngs of others already laden with pockets of
Rosary beads, song sheets, and banners. The evening of the March for Life saw time
for reflection and shared thoughts on the event and its meaning, individually and
collectively. Tuesday, January 24, was travel day back to Phoenix, and the opportunity to
share this experience with schoolmates, family, and friends.
A Lenten Gift: Living Stations of the Cross
On Easter Wednesday, our entire community gathered in the gymnasium for the Living Stations of the Cross. Students and one
faculty member portrayed participants in the Passion. In a darkened gymnasium, each Station was presented, then each actor froze in
place within a spotlight, while readings and music expanded on the meaning of the Station. Directed by Campus Minister Michael
Garibaldi, the one-hour event kept the audience "frozen in place" as well.
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CLASS OF 2006
COLLEGE CHOICES
The 189 members of the Class of 2006 pursued a wide range of opportunities for “life after Saint Mary’s.” 119 seniors [62%]
applied to and were accepted to 51 Colleges and Universities. 56 have enrolled at Arizona State University at Main, East and West
campuses; 26 at Northern Arizona University; 10 at the University of Arizona; three at Grand Canyon University, and 24 at Colleges
and Universities outside of Arizona.
Sixty-eight seniors have enrolled in 9 community colleges. 2 seniors will move to the military, or the workforce.
The table below reflects the Colleges and Universities that accepted our seniors. The number after a school name indicates the
number of seniors intending to enroll at that school in the fall of 2006.
Adams State College (CO) Emory University (GA) Saint Mary's College (IN) [1]
American International College [1] Franklin College (IN) [1] San Diego State University
Air Force Academy (CO) [1] Gonzaga University (WA) Santa Clara University (CA)
Arizona State University [56] Grand Canyon University [3] San Francisco State University
Bard College (NY) [1] Illinois Wesleyan University Seattle University
Benedictine University (IL) Iowa University University of Arizona [10]
Boston College (MA) [1] Marian College (IN) [1] UC @ Los Angeles
Butler University (IN) [1] Marquette University (WI) [1] University of Colorado @ Boulder
Cal Poly University (Pomona) [1] Marymount College (CA) [2] University of Dubuque (IA)
Cal State University: Sacramento [1] New Mexico State University [1] University of Illinois
Carnegie Mellon University (PA) Northern Arizona University [26] University of Michigan
Catholic Univ. of America (DC) [1] Northern Colorado University University of Nebraska [1]
Colorado College Oregon State University [1] University of Nevada - Las Vegas [1]
College of Wooster (OH) Pepperdine University (CA) University of Notre Dame (IN) [1]
Cornell University (NY) [1] Purdue University (IN) [1] University of San Diego
DePaul University (IL) Regis University (CO) University of San Francisco
Eastern New Mexico University [1] Rhodes College (TN) [1] University of Texas [1]
Left: Johnathon Ciani and Amanda Mehr, Knight and Lady of the Year, with Principal Mr. Mark Mauro
Right: Tara D’Arcangelo and father, Nick D’Arcangelo, Chair of Fine Arts Department
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Left picture: Betty and Jim. Right picture: adults from left: Ann (Pierce) Sanford (’92), Tom Sanford (‘92), Sean Sanford (’95),
Adrianna Cruz Sanford, Jaime Sanford (‘93), Betty Sanford, and Jim Sanford (‘61)
A Definition of the “Saint Mary’s Family”
In 1953, a station wagon, loaded with five kids and a dog, left a driveway in Minnesota and headed for Arizona. Wil Sanford was
bringing his family to Phoenix, not yet a city and more like a large town. Wil Sanford had accepted a teaching and coaching position
at Saint Mary’s High School, after visiting the area and deciding that the Sanford family would thrive here. He taught English, coached
several sports, and served as Athletic Director.
Jim Sanford, Wil Sanford’s son, attended Saint Mary’s Elementary School (in both Minnesota and Phoenix) and then graduated
from Saint Mary’s High School in 1961. After graduating from Saint Michael’s College in Santa Fe, NM in 1966, a school with Knights
as a mascot, Jim returned to Saint Mary’s that same year to follow in his father’s footsteps, teaching English and coaching. [Wil and
Jim served together on the Saint Mary’s staff for one year.] Jim was head baseball coach and an assistant football coach until 1980. The
Arizona Republic named Jim the Arizona Coach of the Year for baseball in 1977, and he served on the coaching staff of several region
and State championship football teams.
In 1980, Jim was named Athletic Director at Saint Mary’s, again following in his father’s footsteps. In addition, for eleven years
in the 80s and 90s, Jim also served as Dean of Students. During his tenure as Athletic Director, Saint Mary’s has doubled the number
of sports offerings for both boys and girls, and, of course, the sports program stands among the most respected in Arizona both for the
athletic qualities of its teams and the personal qualities of its athletes.
In keeping with the family tradition, Jim’s wife Betty has been a constant presence at Saint Mary’s events of all kinds and has
played an active role in parent organizations. Three Sanford children, Tom, Jaime, and Sean, are graduates of Saint Mary’s. Tom and
his wife Ann (also a Saint Mary’s graduate) have given Jim and Betty four grandsons, Zach, Aidan, Ben, and Wil. Although not yet of
high school age, and now living in Houston, can there be any doubt that a new generation of Sanfords will one day be a part of the
Knight family?
Jim Sanford, after forty years of service to Saint Mary’s, has announced his retirement as Athletic Director at Saint Mary’s. Jim
will serve in a part time capacity in an extended transition period, so his skill and experience will remain available to the Knights. For
the past few years, Saint Mary’s has asked its students to adopt as models of conduct the Six Traits of a Knight and Lady Knight:
Reverence, Studiousness, Respect, Courtesy, Loyalty, and Obedience. The ability to lead our students to accept these traits as a way of
life depends upon our ability to demonstrate these traits in our own lives. Jim Sanford has done exactly that and has done so for decades.
Literally thousands of young men and women have been coached by him, counseled by him, praised by him, corrected by him, and
shaped by him. We all owe Jim and Betty our thanks and best wishes for a job well done.
HALL OF FAME NOMINATION
Every other year Saint Mary’s hosts the Hall of Fame Dinner at which we honor outstanding alumni or friends of Saint Mary’s.
If you know of an individual who has been instrumental in the growth, development, or support of Saint Mary’s and would like to
nominate that person for this honor, please forward your nomination to: Saint Mary’s High School, Hall of Fame Nomination, 2525
North 3rd Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85004. You may remain anonymous.
The next Hall of Fame Dinner will be held in April, 2007. In the past the following awards have been presented: Outstanding
Athlete - Outstanding Public Administrator - Outstanding Faculty - Outstanding Knight - Outstanding Alumni - Outstanding
Businessman - Outstanding Humanitarian - Outstanding Knight in Service - Outstanding Faculty and Franciscan.
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Jonathon Ciani (’06) Joins Illustrious Group of Knights
For the past 24 years, the Valley of the Sun Chapter of the
National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame has
honored Arizona high school football players for their academic,
athletic, and leadership achievements. Jonathon Ciani was
selected as one of this year’s Scholar-Athletes. In addition, his
name will be permanently enshrined in the College Football Hall
of Fame in South Bend, Indiana as a Scholar-Athlete.
Congratulations to Jonathon on this well-deserved recognition.
Other alumni winners of this prestigious award reflect the
character of its recipients.
Class of 1987 Kevin Scott: Attended Stanford University and
played for the Detroit Lions in the NFL.
Class of 1987 Sylvester Mabry graduated from Colorado
State University with a civil engineering degree. He is married
with four children, and lives in Colorado.
Class of 1989 Brian Musselman graduated from the US Air
Force Academy and remains in the Air Force. He is stationed in
Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Class of 1989 Matt Taylor graduated from the University of
San Diego and is now on the faculty at Saint Mary’s High School.
Class of 1991 Hector Gamez is a policeman with the Phoenix
Police Department.
Class of 1993 Brett Haywood graduated from Baylor
University and the University of Arizona Medical School, and
now practices medicine in Tucson, Arizona.
Class of 1995 David Stoft graduated from the University of
Arizona and recently graduated from the Wallace S. Boyd School
of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
REPORT ON IMPLEMENTATION OF A SEVEN PERIOD SCHOOL DAY
In February, 2003, Saint Mary’s hosted a Visiting Team of the Western Catholic Educational Association and received its
evaluation of the accreditation status of Saint Mary’s. The WCEA followed this visitation with the full accreditation of Saint Mary’s
for a six-year term but identified “Areas for Growth” to be addressed by the school. On March 2, 2006, a two-person Visiting Team of
WCEA visited Saint Mary’s to evaluate the school’s progress and issue a midterm Progress Report. We are pleased to announce that
Saint Mary’s received very positive comments on all issues under consideration by the Visiting Team.
The decision by Saint Mary’s to move to a seven-period school day was a significant change in the academic structure of the
school. The WCEA’s Accreditation Visiting Team, during its midterm visit to the school, commended the willingness of the faculty to
receive and own the school’s vision, and especially commended the faculty for the professional manner in which it responded to the
challenge of the seven-period school day. The Visiting Team urged the school to maximize the possibilities presented by the move to
a seven-period day, including exploration of several scheduling options. Indeed, teachers and staff spent months discussing this issue
and explored a number of alternative approaches. In completing the process, teachers voted to recommend a plan in which all seven
classes would meet each day. This recommendation was supported by the SMHS Advisory Committee, Principal Mark Mauro, and
School Superintendent MaryBeth Mueller. All members of the school community are thankful for the continuing hard work of all those
who shaped the discussion and decision on this important issue.
New Graduation Requirements
The change to a seven-period school day led to a change in the number of credits required for graduation, which will differ for each
graduating class until the Class of 2010, as follows:
2010 - Freshman 28 credits required for graduation 2009 - Sophomore 27 credits required for graduation
2008 - Junior 26 credits required for graduation 2007 - Senior 25 credits required for graduation
Credits must be distributed among the academic disciplines as follows: Theology (4.0), English (4.0), Social Studies (3.0),
Mathmatics (3.0), Science (2.0). The Class of 2007 must take 9.0 additional elective credits. The Class of 2008 must take 0.5 Health
credit, 0.5 PE credit, and 9.0 additional elective credits. The Class of 2009 must take 0.5 Health credit, 0.5 PE credit, and 10.0
additional elective credits. The Class of 2010 must take 1.0 Fine Arts credit, 0.5 Health credit, 1.0 PE credit, and 9.5 additional
elective credits.
Curriculum Improvements
One major benefit from the move to a seven period day is the expansion of elective offerings across many disciplines. Our course
offerings for the 2006/2007 school year now include: American Sign Language, Creative Writing, Speech/Debate, two levels of Art,
Stage Craft, Beginning and Advanced Band (formerly a before school offerings), three levels of Dance, Drama and Acting 1-2, Chorus,
Music Appreciation, Lifetime Sports, Weight Training, Human Anatomy & Physiology, Psychology, Current Events, History of Anti-
Semitism and the Holocaust, Journalism, and Student Council.
Mary Agnes Echenique (’43) passed away on June 13, 2006. Mary Agnes
returned to Saint Mary’s in 1947 and retired in 1988, after four decades of
teaching and coaching. She was inducted into the Saint Mary’s Hall of Fame as
Outstanding Faculty in 1997. She was president of the Lettergirls in her junior
year and GAA president in her senior year. She completed college in three years
and later received a masters degree. Hundreds of girls benefited from her
coaching and still more students enriched their lives by her presence in the
classroom. Mary Agnes will be sorely missed.
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REMEMBERANCES
Francis L. Collins died May 5, 2006. One
common theme that runs through all alumni
gatherings is a discussion of teachers who made
an impact on students’ lives. Fran Collins would
surely be at the forefront of those discussions.
Although Fran taught theology, she is most
memorable for her years as a freshman English
teacher. With a “crowd control” technique that
disguised a warm heart, she called forth the best
from each student and laid a strong foundation for future learning.
Her colleagues loved and respected her.
Edna Romero Saenz (’69), wife of Bobbie Saenz (’66), passed away
on July 6, 2004. Although paralyzed from the shoulders down in a
1984 accident, she helped raise her three children, who were very
young at the time of her injury.
Ann Marie (Beck) Greenwade (’48) passed away on November 18,
2005. She was survived by her husband, six children and their spouses,
20 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. “Our mother was
the true example of unconditional love and we all miss her dearly.”
James A. LePage passed away on February 27,
2006. While attending Saint Mary’s, Jim met his
wife of 46 years, Patricia (Griner) LePage (’59).
Jim had a successful career as a masonry contractor
and stone broker. He was loved by his
family and respected by his peers.
Art Palma (’61) died on August 11, 2004. After service with the
Army, Art worked in Arizona law enforcement for 20 years.
John R. Moore (’61) passed away April 17,
2005. John was Vice-President of the Student
Body and later became a member of the Charter
Class of the ASU Law School. His son, Jason
Moore, graduated from Saint Mary’s in 1996.
Harold Steimer, Class of 1963, passed away on
November 17, 2005. From 1963 Yearbook: “enthusiasm
personified, high spirited cheerleader, loved
Boy’s State, lots of football, TV, progressive jazz.”
SHORT NOTES
Marriages
Sean Sanford (’95) married Adrianna Cruz on June 3, 2006. See
Sanford family picture on page 5.
Keith Gallagher (’89) announces his marriage to his wife Glee.
The couple lives in Chicago.
Steven Lenzie (‘00) married Amanda Nisbet (‘00) in 2005.
Justin Hart (‘01) and Holly Castorena Hart (’01) were married
on February 25, 2006.
Eddie Villa (’00) married Wendy McGowan Villa (’00) in 2005.
Peter Wand (‘00) married Beth Wischer Wand (’00); each
received a bachelor’s degree from the UofA in 2004.
New Knights
Melissa Perea Bemis (’96) married Scott Bemis on May 1, 2004;
they have a one year old son, Maximus. Melissa is a third grade
teacher at Lomas Elementary in Mesa.
Damon (’89) and Jenny Alarid (’89) Pieri announce the birth of
their fourth child, Molly Anne Pieri, on September 11, 2005. Damon is
a teacher/coach at Sunnyslope High School.
Scott (’95) and Brandi Jenkins announce the birth of their first
child, William Scott Jenkins, on April 4, 2006.
Sebastian Castillo (’99) and Kelly Knauss Castillo (’00)
announce the birth of a daughter, Olivia. After a hitch in the Marine
Corps, Sebastian is now with the Phoenix Police Department.
Careers
Eric Kalkbrenner (’92) is a Captain with the Phoenix Police
Department.
Tony Petelin (’95) graduated with honors from the University of
Arizona Medical College.
Danielle Gammage (’97) received her MBA from Pepperdine
University in 2006. She is an Accounting Supervisor at Enterprise
Rent-a-Car and the mother of a five year old daughter, Jayda Williams.
Sister Allison McCord (’94) received a Masters of Arts in
Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville and is a
Postulant in the Servants of God’s Love religious community.
Meg Parker Williams (’99) received a BA in Communications
from Santa Clara University in 2003 and a Masters in Secondary
Education in 2005; she now lives in Syracuse, NY.
Katie Edelstein (’98) received a BA in Sociology from
University of San Diego, served with the Peace Corps in Paraguay, and
now attends John Hopkins School of Nursing.
Gail Tabeek Luck (’71)’ after raising twins for 23 years, returned
to ASU West and graduated summa cum laude in 2003.
Irene Williamson (’89) received a Masters in Elementary
Education from NAU.
Christine Marion (’94), a first grade teacher in Seattle, received
a Masters in Teaching from U. of Puget Sound in 2002.
Patrick Ronan (’83) received his MBA in 2004 and was promoted
to District Sales Manager for GE in 2004. He lives in Wisconsin.
NOTABLE NOTES
Tricia Tilford (’90), after graduating from the University of Notre Dame, joined the Arthur Andersen accounting firm in New York and later
joined Moody’s Investors Services. She has lived in NYC for more than 11 years, been married for more than 10 years, and has an 18 month old boy,
Noah. A long time Girl Scout supporter, Tricia has worn hats at the local, national, and international levels. She recently completed a three-year term
on the Finance Committee of the World Board of Governors. She has traveled to India, the Philippines, and Jordan with the Scouts and to 20 other
countries on personal trips.
Mary Venezia (’04), a Northern Arizona University student, was appointed to a two-year term on the Arizona Board of Regents by Gov. Janet
Napolitano. "My biggest goal would be to educate the students around the state about what the board deals with and take students' concerns to the
board." She will be eligible to vote on issues in 2008. Mary was selected as Lady of the Year in 2004. She is the sister of junior Milly Venezia.
David Favela (’72) lives in Slidell, LA, in the direct path of the eye of Hurricane Katrina. The family was able to return to their home after a
four month evacuation. “Three feet of water in a home is not a pleasant experience. . . . We continue to remain faithful to Our Lord Jesus Christ. His
mercies are new every morning. Praise Him!!”
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Saint Mary’s Fashion Show – “A Family Affaire” – Great Success
Many Alumni Classes Represented At Event
On February 11, at the Phoenix Country Club, Saint Mary’s hosted the Third Annual Fashion Show, “A Family Affaire,” before a
sellout crowd of over 320 guests. More than 85 students and 20 alumni modeled fashions from Dillard’s, Azteca Bridal, Brides by
Demetrios, Nikki Nice, and the SM Spirit Shop. Hair and make-up were designed by Uzuri Salon, owned by Colleen Whyte, and Le
Hair Salon. The fashion show was choreographed by Dr. Maggie (Cunningham) Hyland (’58), a former ballerina in the American
Ballet.
Celebrity emcee and comedian, Lewis Dix, from Hollywood, California kept the audience laughing throughout the afternoon. Joni
Sledge, singer and family member of the famous band, “Sister Sledge” was in attendance and wowed the audience with a live
rendition of, “We are Family”, inviting students and alums to dance on the runway and sing along.
In keeping with the family theme, a portion of the show featured models from three families: The Rey Servin Family (Rey ’76,
Tricia (Mom), Rey Jr. ‘05 and Gabriel Servin ‘07); the Arvizu/Gonzales/Mehr family (Joanne Arvizu ‘58, Daniel Gonzales ‘79, Jacque
Gonzales Mehr ’82, and Amanda Mehr ’06); and the Field/Durkee family (Robert Field ’48, Cyndi Field Durkee ’73, Don Durkee,
teacher, Holly Field ’04, and Maria Durkee ’09). The families represented generations of Knights and Lady Knights.
The event was chaired by Tyra Rouse, President of the Parent Organization and mother of sophomore Eric Rouse, and Sandy Ober,
mother of sophomore Sean Alvarado. The event was directed by Bridget Costello, Associate Development Director, and Jeanne Fisher,
Development Assistant. The Show netted over $25,000, divided between the Parent Organization and Project Graduation.
From left: Robert Field (’48), Chris and Teresa Drew Georges (’72), Rey Servin (’76), and Joanne Arvizu (’58)
2006 VARSITY FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
Kickoff at 7:00 pm
September 1 Yuma Home
September 8 Mesquite Away
September 15 Trevor Browne Away
September 21 Westwood Away
September 29 Corona del Sol Home
October 6 Shadow Mountain Home
October 12 Paradise Valley Away
October 20 Brophy Prep Away
October 27 Horizon Home
November 3 Desert Mountain Home
Homecoming Game: October 6 v. Shadow Mountain
Saint Mary’s Football Boosters
Fourth Annual Golf Tournament
BILTMORE GOLF RESORT
24TH STREET & MISSOURI
THE ADOBE COURSE
Saturday, July 29, 2006 – 7:30 A.M. Shotgun Start
$90 per Player – Includes: green fee, cart and lunch
following tournament. Pay early to secure a spot.
Make Checks Payable To:
St. Mary’s Football Boosters
Send To: St. Mary’s High School
c/o Golf Tournament
CONTACTS:
Gus Gonzales (602-741-3116)
Joe Ortiz (480-212-2258)
SUPPORT YOUR KNIGHTS!!!
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UPCOMING REUNIONS
1961 1976
Senior Officers are calling the
Class of 1976
THIRTIETH REUNION
September 30, 2006
Wyndham, Phoenix
Reception 6pm - 7pm
Dinner/Dancing 7pm
’til midnight
Student Senate is calling the Class of 1961!
FORTY-FIFTH REUNION
The reunion will be held at St. Mary's High School October
28. Mass in school chapel at 5:00 PM, followed by social hour
and dinner/dancing. Dress is casual. $35 stag, $70 drag. We
need volunteers. Contact Jim Ehmann via email at
JAMES3579@AOL.COM or at 602-502-2231 or 602-741-
5111. Also, Phyllis Musselman at 602-504-9798 or
602-574-5683.
1966
FORTIETH REUNION
The Class of '66 will hold its 40 year reunion on October 6 and
7. Friday night, October 6, everyone will meet at the
Hamburger Works around 5:00 for a no host happy hour and
dinner. We will then head over to Phoenix College to watch the
Homecoming game. Saturday night, October 7, there will be a
casual dinner and more memory sharing at the Spades. Contact
Kathy Spade at (602) 952-9963 for additional information and
directions.
1971
THIRTY-FIFTH REUNION
The Class of 1971 will hold their 35th Reunion in October
2006. Details in the works. Contact Eddie Martinez (602) 232-
2953 or e-mail at eddie.martinez@honeywell.com for further
information. Also looking for missing classmates. Please be
sure to pass this information on.
Can you believe that it has been thirty years since we graduated
from high school? It is time for us to get together, relive old
memories, get caught up with our fellow classmates, and create
new memories. Please email Geri at gtw40@hotmail.com
or Richard at parrame@cox.net with updated address if necessary.
If you would seriously consider helping on a committee,
call Geri at 602-595-4757 or Richard at 480-759-6096.
1986
Homecoming Court is calling the Class of 1986
TWENTIETH REUNION
On October 20, 2006 the Class of 1986 is celebrating their
20th Reunion. We will kick off the festivities Friday at the
Saint Mary’s Football Game at Hoy Field. On Saturday
October 21, 2006 we will also have a dinner/dance at
Saint Mary’s High School (more details to follow.) Please
contact Cindy Essert O’Connor at 480-503-2065 or
socon80273@aol.com to help put together this fun event or if
you know the whereabouts of lost grads of the class of 1986.
Don’t miss your 20th reunion!
1996
REMEMBER “UNFINISHED BUSINESS”?
The CHAMPS are calling the Class of 1996
TENTH REUNION
It's time for our 10 year reunion and the date is set for October 21st! Who does it
better than the Class of '96? If you have not already done so, please contact
Carin (Brock) Nguyen at 602-793-6135 or at soldbycarin@cox.net to RSVP and get
details for the big event.
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Class of 1956
A Knight’s Nights to Remember
By Carol Ann Muller
On April 28, 2006, the St. Mary’s High School Class of 1956
began its 50th Class Reunion with a gala celebration in the foyer
of St. Mary’s High. The evening began with a tour of St. Mary’s
guided by the Ambassadors of the school. Many of the class had
never been in this building and it was a great way to start the
evening. Amidst green and white balloons, decorated tables, and
photo memorabilia, eighty-seven classmates and guests renewed
friendships and reminisced school days while enjoying a catered
Mexican buffet served by El Caminero. There was even a lifesize
knight piñata that defied being broken and door prizes that
added to the evening fun. Each classmate received a souvenir
booklet containing an updated directory of names, addresses,
telephone numbers, emails, and autobiographies.
The celebration continued on Saturday, April 29, at Alexis
Restaurant where eighty-seven classmates and guests thronged
the outside patio, which was again decorated with balloons and
photo memorabilia. After mixing and drinks, we enjoyed an
excellent meal inside. The fun continued afterwards with Dee
Leonard Hostettler doing two dance numbers for us. She can still
move that body like she did in high school! Following that, there
was a memorial prayer for all of the classmates who had passed
away. The evening blasted on with fifties music and dancing.
Then, on Sunday, April 30, we gathered at St. Mary’s
Basilica for the 9:30 Mass. After that, we went to the Hyatt for
an All Class Reunion Brunch which had been organized by
Nancy Shanahan Schmit. There were about fifty there from
’49, ’54, ’55, ’56, and ‘59. Some shared their stories and the
happenings that they remembered. Carol Ann Muller answered
questions about the Sisters of the Precious Blood whom the
classes had had as teachers.
The three-day festivities were a memorable experience and
well worth all of the yearlong work that had gone into it. Special
thanks to Nancy Shanahan Schmit for her inspiration and to the
committee of Jean Arbuthnot and John Thorn, Jody Bloemer,
Annemare Bower Pieri, Diane Fletcher Wooton, Carol Ann
Muller, Beverly Stinespring Karman, Herb Tiffany, Bob
Playman, Shirley Weiss Vandenburg, Margaret Ehmann Forbes,
Pat Shaughnessy Bandelier, and Richard Zazueta.
Gary Morgan, Richard Zazueta, and Carol Westfall McDermott
Dee Leonard Hostetler and Carol Hoelzer Christian
Herb Tiffany and Dee Leonard Hostetler
Harold Comfort, Jody Bloemer, and Pat Valerine Rastotter
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Class of 1946 – Sixty Years A Knight!
Left: Ned Hagen and Chick Knebel
Right: Jim Castle, Phil Genovese and Pat McGrath
Left: Colleen Barboza and Mike Elliott
Right: Joe Seivert, Mary Louise (Hintze) Miller, Henry Goodman
George Stephens with Jackie Oliver
Once A Knight, Always a Knight
The gala reunion of the Class of 1946 was held on April 22
and 23 at the Wyndham Hotel in downtown Phoenix, a far
different place than it was sixty years ago. Friday was the
“social” and Jackie Oliver, daughter of Dolores (Aguirre)
Carpenter, entertained with her singing and piano playing
while we visited and enjoyed food and beverages.
Fabulous!! Thirty-five attended this social event. Some
stayed overnight at the hotel. On Saturday, we attended
the 5:30 pm Mass (Fr. Vince), followed by our banquet.
Lots of table hopping and catching up. Forty people
attended. Many came from out of state. About half of our
class have died. Some came with their adult child (don’t
drive any more). We had wheelchairs, crutches and canes,
but were there enjoying each other. -Beryl Genovese
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Class of 1947: “We so enjoy being together.”
Saint Mary’s, born in 1917, heads for its 90th Birthday in 2007, and a group of gals heads for their 60th Reunion. Standing: Alice Tang,
Mary Lou Moore Scheuring, Barbara Holland Collins, Peggy Spaulding Young, Rosemarie Castle Clayton, Ramona Farrell Hawkins.
Seated: Evelyn Werges Reeder, Polly Hawley McFarland, Mary Ann Omnus Dougherty, Mary Tengen Gill, and Marion Clark Hebets.
Memories from Mary Tengen Gill: “At lunch time the boys from Polk Street would visit the girls on Monroe Street outside the fence by
the rectory. Then sometimes they congregated at Beverly Burke Drug Store on Van Buren next to the SM grade school. Our moms and
dads wore hats to church and moms and daughters dressed up in dresses, hi-heels, and gloves. At school time we took the streetcar to
school and walked five blocks to wait for the streetcar to pick us up but we ‘caught’ the streetcar in front of the high school.”
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