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An Annual Report of Our Stewardship
VOLUME12 NUMBER 2 JULY 2007
The occurrence of our Ninetieth Anniversary is an occasion for reflection on gratitude – gratitude to all
those people who, through the decades, have created and nurtured a place committed to the welfare of teenagers
and their growth spiritually, academically, socially, and physically. Throughout its history, Saint Mary's has
been blessed with dedicated teachers and visionary administrators, has attracted students from the broadest
segments of our community, and has benefited from an intensely loyal alumni group.
This issue seeks in some small way to express our gratitude for the many ways in which people have
lent their support to Saint Mary's in time, talent, and resources. We also seek to bring you up to date on some of
the events of the past year, which exemplify the continuing richness of the Saint Mary's experience. Finally, we
continue our efforts to serve our alumni with news and items of interest to our graduates.
Mandatory Drug Testing
A key component of stewardship is the proper balance between the protection of the core strengths of the school and the
expansion of the capabilities of the school at the margin. The back page of this issue describes one way in which Saint Mary's is
expanding its capabilities, by implementing a mandatory random drug testing program that we hope will deter use of drugs and
alcohol by our students. [We have also implemented a program that will lead to nutrition and wellness improvements for our students.]
We realize we cannot control the actions of our students but we can take steps that favorably influence their decision-making.
Financial Report
Financial health is an essential part of the school's mission and an important aspect of stewardship. This issue sets out for the
first time in many years a financial report on Saint Mary's. See page 2. Some of you may be surprised at the size of our enterprise.
Recent years have seen consistently sound results from operations, while at the same time making much needed improvements to our
physical plant, which is now nearly 20 years old.
Academic Communications
Academic life is always advanced by parent involvement in the education process and by student awareness of academic
progress. Last year saw the introduction of K-12 Planet, an internet service that allows parents to follow a child's progress in each
class on a "real time" basis, greatly expanding communications beyond the traditional progress reports. With parent approval, this
program is available to students, greatly reducing surprises. Again, protecting the core but expanding the margin.
Vibrant Student Life
This issue explores some of the ways our students experienced growth, whether academically, athletically, spiritually, or
socially. Within our community students are honored for their contribution to our liturgical life, our love of the arts, and service to
others. Student life remains vibrant. For a glimpse of many aspects of student life, see the Picture Gallery at www.smknights.org.
Invitation to Participate
Support from alumni, families, and friends are the lifeblood of any school. This issue serves to thank the many people who
have sustained Saint Mary's this year. We invite all of you to participate in future school events and recapture the spirit of Saint
Mary's. To our alumni, we want to emphasize that Saint Mary's remains your school and can benefit from your time and talent.
"Forward Saint Mary's"
The Virginia G. Piper Education Center is nearing completion and we hope to take occupancy in September, 2007. This is a
major step forward for Saint Mary's and is a fitting anchor around which we can move toward our Centennial Celebration in 2017.
Page 3 sets out a complete discussion of the current status of the project.
Personally, I want to thank all of you for allowing me to be of service to the Saint Mary's community for the past three years.
Every attempt has been made to create a complete and accurate list of contributors. Contributions
reported include those received between July 1, 2006 and May 31, 2007. If your name has been
inadvertently omitted on any of our lists, please accept our apologies and call Bridget Costello in the
Development Office at (602) 251-2508 or by email at bcostello@smknights.org
Editors Note: Please notify us of any change in address. Parents, please update the address of your children. We look forward to
receipt of more news on our graduates as well the various reunions. As always, we welcome news on weddings, births, and
accomplishments. The Knightline is published twice a year, in January and July. Submissions can be sent to the editor, Tom Reilly, at
treilly@smknights.org or via mail at the school address: 2525 North Third Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004.

SAINT MARY'S FINANCIAL REPORT
We present our financial position as a comparison of our operating budget for the past school year and the upcoming school year. Our
2006/2007 actual numbers will be very close to the budgeted numbers but are not yet finalized. We believe the comparison of budget
numbers is an appropriate measure of out financial performance. Revenues and expenditures relating to the Virginia G. Piper
Education Center are not included in these numbers. The following page has some commentary on these financial reports.
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SAINT MARY'S FINANCIAL REPORT: A COMMENTARY
"Tuition & Fees" remain by far the largest source of revenues. This figure does NOT include financial aid to our families, which
is carried as a separate revenue item, "Scholarship Revenues." The combination of these two items remains between 84% and 85% of
total revenues. Our operations are heavily dependent on enrollment and our reliance on scholarship revenues is a critical factor in our
ability to grow enrollment.
In one sense, Saint Mary's is engaged in several lines of business. We expect our Food Services operation to be self-supporting
and our Bookstore operation to be nearly so. Our Athletic program is conducted within restraints that recognize the strong educational
component contained within this activity and the contribution it makes to enrollment.
"Instruction" is the dominate expense item. Although Instruction as a percentage of total expense is budgeted to decrease, in fact,
year over year, Instruction is budgeted to increase substantially in actual dollar amounts. The divergence is caused by the large
increase in "Maintenance and Plant Operations" and "Depreciation," caused by the inclusion of the Virginia G. Piper Education Center
in our operating budget for the first time.
Our salary scales are set by the Diocese and are uniform throughout the Diocesan school system. Payroll and payroll related items
account for 65% of our annual operating expense and are present in varying degrees in each budget category.
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN – PHASE 2
Status of the Project
In May, 2006, the Diocese authorized Saint Mary’s to begin construction of the Virginia G. Piper Education Center, with the
understanding that the project would remain a shell until additional funds had been raised or pledged. Firm bids were limited to this
scope of the project. In January, 2007, the Diocese authorized a loan to Saint Mary's that would allow the full completion of the
Education Center and we are now performing the additional work to bring the project to completion. We estimate that this new loan
will be in the range of $1.6 million, depending on final project bids and additional Capital Campaign receipts, and be repayable, both
principal and interest, over a 10-year period.
Why We Need Your Help
While the diocesan loan decision is very good news, assuring project completion, the additional debt service will negatively
impact the school's operating budget. The loan is an unplanned substitute for the funding that would have been provided by a timely
receipt of expected Capital Campaign contributions. Without additional equity contributions, our tuition rates will increase in a
manner that might place in jeopardy our historic mission to bring Catholic education to every segment of our community.
As we head toward our Centennial Celebration, we once again rely on our alums and benefactors to respond to this very real
need for more equity for our plant and facilities and reduce our reliance on loans. We also need help from outside our community from
people who respect our ability to create leadership among underrepresented community groups, with more than 90% of our very
diverse student body continuing with education after graduation from Saint Mary's.
Why Is It Always About Money?
Answer: It isn’t about money. It's about kids. Good kids. Ambitious kids. All kinds of kids. Some come from comfortable
families. Others come from struggling families. Many cultures are represented here. Christ is the reason for this school and all who
come here share in His love for His children. This Capital Campaign is all about our ability to continue to make a difference in the
lives of teenagers of all kinds. We have been there for generations of children, posting 90 years of service to God, Country and Home.
We hope to be there for future generations. Please be generous.
Some History
Saint Mary’s moved to its present location in 1988, to make way for the Arizona Center. Initially the school functioned
without a cafeteria, science labs, a library, a chapel, a gymnasium, or an auditorium. A capital drive (and increased debt) brought a
much-needed multi-purpose building to the campus in 1990, adding a cafeteria, basic science labs, additional classrooms, a library,
and a chapel. Still later, in 1992, in what can only be described as a “barn raising” exercise, Saint Mary’s added a gymnasium, using
volunteer labor and mostly recycled components, including the steel frame, the floor, the bleachers, and a host of accessories.
Despite these improvements, Saint Mary’s remains incomplete. The school lacks an auditorium for larger group meetings and
public performances. The school’s art rooms are two regular classrooms with few additional features. Both the drama and music
classes meet in basic classrooms carved out of one end of the cafeteria. Dance classes meet in the snack bar overlooking the gym
floor. The computer labs, once state of the art, now are in need of rejuvenation.
Saint Mary’s commenced a new Capital Campaign ("Forward Saint Mary's") to solve its facility deficiencies and move into
the 21st Century. The Virginia G. Piper Education Center will solve most of the deficiencies in our facilities. It will have more than
35,000 square feet of space, divided among a lower level and two above-ground levels. The lower level will be home to a 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 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.
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Lady Knights -- 5A-1 Softball Champs
Note: For pictures of our softball team, visit "Picture Gallery" at www.smknights.org
On May 11, 2007, after seven innings of
scoreless softball, the Lady Knights pushed across two
runs in the eighth inning to clinch the 5A-1 State
Championship. Saint Mary's finished the season at 29-
8. It was a great year, and a memorable one for our
students and our entire community. The girls played
with spirit and sportsmanship. This is the first softball
championship in the school's history.
Both the Arizona Republic and the East
Valley Tribune named freshman pitcher Dallas
Escobedo as the Player of the Year. She finished with
a 27-8 record, a 0.73 ERA and 501 strikeouts in 260
innings. She pitched a perfect game, four no-hitters,
and nine one-hitters. She hit .357 with eight home runs
and 33 RBIs. She also stole 14 bases. As dominating
as Dallas was throughout the year, her teammates fully
share the team's triumph with timely hitting and strong
play in the field.
Basketball: Great Year for Saint Mary's, Great Career for Jerryd Bayless
Led by McDonald's All-American Jerryd Bayless, the Knights
enjoyed a story-book season, with extensive travel throughout the United
States and the chance to play some of the finest teams in the country.
Coach Lopez knew his young team was progressing, despite the won/loss
record in the earlier part of the season. His confidence was justified, as the
Knights caught fire after the Christmas Break, posting an 8-2 record
against Arizona foes and winning the Desert Region Tournament. The
Knights then continued their hot streak in the 5A-1 playoffs, defeating
Dobson and top-ranked Desert Vista before falling to a very strong
Mountain View team in the Championship game.
Although Saint Mary's prizes team play above individual
performance, we were blessed for the last four years with the opportunity
to watch a very gifted athlete perform at the highest level, game after
game. Articulate and soft-spoken in any interview, and composed and
disciplined on the court, Jerryd Bayless handled the burden of fame with
class and served as a terrific representative for his school. He left holding
the school record for points (2,828), the AIA Class 5A career scoring
record points per game (28.3), and was two-time Player of the Year.
Dallas Escobedo and Jerryd Bayless
Big School Players of the Year
2007 VARSITY FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
Kickoff at 7:00 pm
August 31 Boulder Creek Away
September 7 Mountain View Home
September 14 Mountain Pointe Away
September 20 Gilbert Home
September 28 North Away
October 5 Desert Vista Home
October 12 Maryvale Home
October 19 Brophy Prep Away
October 26 Mountain Ridge Home
November 2 Desert Mountain Away
Homecoming Game: October 12 v. Maryvale
Home Games Still At Phoenix College
Support the Knights!!!!
Hall of Fame Dinner Reunites
Some Football Greats
These four gentlemen have provided Knights fans with
some of the greatest moments in the school’s proud
football tradition. From left: Pat Lavin, David Mitchell,
Steve Belles, and Pat Farrell
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"Our Town" Dazzles Audiences
Once again the Drama Club, under the direction of drama teacher Nick D'Arcangelo and with set support from stagecraft
teacher Cher Norville, produced a winning performance of Thorton Wilder's classic play about life in America. Our Town is the story
of each of us "in our growing up and in our marrying, and in our living, and in our dying." Because it reaches deep into the heart of
American life, it continues to stay alive among us despite the passage of almost 70 years. As New York critic Walter Kerr once said
about a 1969 revival, "You'll be surprised how much younger it is than you are." The cast and crew brought Wilder's characters to life
in a special way, to the great satisfaction of four audiences.
The Harmony Dance Troupe
Dance is alive and well at Saint Mary's. Our change to a sevenperiod
school day expanded elective offerings considerably. The
2006/2007 school year saw a master schedule with four sections
of dance at three different levels; these offering will be available
again this upcoming year. As a part of this enhancement to our
dance program, Saint Mary's has formed a dance troupe (the
Harmony Dancers) that performs at various school functions
throughout the year.
A Lenten Gift: Living Stations of the Cross
On Easter Tuesday, our entire community gathered in the
gymnasium for the Living Stations of the Cross. Students and
two faculty members 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.
Student Council Easter Basket Drive
For the two months preceding Easter, Student Council was busy collecting items for the Easter Basket Drive coordinated by St. Vincent
de Paul. This project gives underprivileged kids a little bit of joy on Easter, and Student Council was very happy to participate. The
students and staff responded tremendously, producing approximately 650 Easter baskets, a huge increase over last year's 255 baskets.
Although most baskets were picked up by St. Vincent de Paul to be delivered to various schools and agencies in the Valley, a sizeable
number were delivered to Saint Matthew's Grade School as a part of an Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by Student Council. This
worthwhile cause seems destined to be a permanent feature of the school's Easter celebrations, combining service to others with the fun
aspects of bringing some joy to young people.
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CLASS OF 2007
COLLEGE CHOICES
The 167 members of the Class of 2007 pursued a wide range of opportunities for “life after Saint Mary’s”. 80 seniors [48%]
applied to and were accepted to 24 Colleges and Universities. Forty-two have enrolled at Arizona State University at Main, East and
West campuses; fifteen at Northern Arizona University; eleven at the University of Arizona; and twelve at Colleges and Universities
outside of Arizona.
Seventy-eight seniors have enrolled in thirteen community colleges. Nine seniors will move to technical schools, 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 2007.
Alcorn State University MS [1]
Alfred University NY
Arizona State University [42]
Benedictine College KS
Catholic University DC
Colorado State University [1]
Drake University IA [1]
Fordham University NY
Hanover College IN
Holy Names College CA [2]
Mary Washington VA [1]
Mount St. Mary’s CA [1]
Northern Arizona University [15]
Regis University CO [1]
Rhode Island School of Design [1]
Santa Clare University CA
St. John’s University NY
Stonehill College MA [1]
Temple University PA [1]
University of Arizona [11]
University of Oregon
University of Portland
University of San Diego
Western New Mexico [1]
LEFT: Principal Mark A. Mauro with Kevin Finley and Amy Povinelli, Knight and Lady of the Year. CENTER: Melissa Ramirez and her proud
parents. RIGHT: Friends for a lifetime.
Foundations Honor Graduates With Scholarships
Left: The Single Step Foundation was founded by Dr. Joanne Ceimo, the mother of two sons who are graduates from Saint Mary’s: Chris
('94) and David ('98). Dr. Ceimo, her father (Mr. Konicki), and David and Chris Ceimo, presented $1,250 scholarships to eight of our seniors for four
years. From the left: Mr. Konicki, Brittany Guzman, Amanda Gomez, Andrew Grahn, Dr. Ceimo, Stephanie Martinez, Thierry Kayobotsi, Erin
McNaughton, Sam Cruz III, Ammon Langley, and Chris Ceimo.
Right: Steve Beltran graduated from Saint Mary’s in 1989. His passion for family, friends and golf lead him to organize his first golf
tournament before his accidental death. This annual tradition of bringing friends and family together to play golf continues as a tribute to Steve and
allows funds for scholarships and support of the Saint Mary’s golf teams. This year, three seniors received a $2,000 scholarship to assist them in
continuing their education. From the left, Steve's mother, Eileen Beltran, George Radau, Samantha Alcocer, Amanda Rincon, and Steve's father, Ray
Beltran.
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CAPITAL CAMPAIGN DONORS 2003-2007
Donors have generously responded to the needs of Saint Mary's as it heads toward its Centennial Celebration in 2017. Our campus
expands to meets the needs of our students in many areas with the addition of the Virginia G. Piper Education Center. We thank all
those who have contributed to this historic campaign for the future of our school.
Adelante Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Ray Aguilar
Mr. & Mrs. Jack Ahern
Alberta B. Farrington Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Alberts
Mr. & Mrs. Francisco Alcocer
Mr. & Mrs. Muhammad Ali
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Alire
Mr. Fred L. Amador
Mr. & Mrs. John Arbuthnot
Mr. John R. Arena
Dr. Bernadette Arnecke, M.D.
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry L. Aslanian
Mr. & Mrs. Stevan Augustin
Mr. Michael A. Babicky
Mr. & Mrs. Sal Balderas, Jr.
Mr. Leo A. Barabe
Mr. & Mrs. Edmund F. Bartylla
Mr. Perry Bassett
Miss Patricia A. Beaty
Mr. Stan Bednarek
Ms. Maunelle W. Belles
Ms. Alycia Benites
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Berumen
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph M. Bettini
Mr. & Mrs. Kazimir Bilinski
Ms. Patricia Blanton
Blas Properties
Mr. & Mrs. Robert S. Bloemer
Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin B. Boles
Ms. Virginia Gena Bonsall
Mr. & Mrs. Herbert J. Bool
Mr. Jay Brashear
Mr. Darrel W. Burch
Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Burciaga
Mr. & Mrs. Ben A. Butler
Mr. Spiro Cakos
Mr. & Mrs. Ernie Calderon
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Campbell Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff A. Campbell
Sr. Linda Campbell
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Carroll
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Ciani
Mr. Ametilio (Tom) Ciani
Ms. Kimberly A. Ciani
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Clarke
Mr. Herbert E. Clark
Mr. Ronald B. Code
Mr. R. J. Condon
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Contadino
Mrs. Pearl E. Cordova
Mrs. Martha J. Cosgrove
Mr. & Mrs. Alan Costello
Courtesy Chevrolet
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen J. Craig
Mr. & Mrs. David Crawford
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Cunningham
Mr. & Mrs. James P. Cunningham
Mr. Matthew B. Cunningham
Mr. & Mrs. Sean Cunningham
Mr. & Mrs. Nick D'Arcangelo
Mr. Mark Davis
Mr. & Mrs. John Deakin
Mr. Gabriel DePaul
Mr. & Mrs. Don DeVille
Mr. & Mrs. K. Dezelon
DFD CornoyerHedrick ~
Mr. Tim Sprague
Mr. Gabriel Diaz
Mr. Rene Diaz
Mr. Jaymes Dickinson
Mr. Juan Doak
Dr. & Mrs. William V. Dolan
Mr. & Mrs. Bernard J. Dougherty
Mr. Tony K. Dougherty
Mr. Charles R. Duley
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Durkee
Mr. Andy Dzurinko
E. L. Wiegand Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Justus Eddy
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony V. Ehmann
Eli Lilly and Company Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Wallace Evans
Mr. & Mrs. Chris M. Fahrendorf
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Farrell Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Farrell Sr.
Mr. Donald A. Fedock
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Ferrance
Mr. & Mrs. John Fessler
Miss Elizabeth J. Field
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Fisher
Mrs. Barbara Fitzpatrick
Mr. & Mrs. George Fleming
Mr. Ed W. Fleming
Ms. Amy Flood
Mr. & Mrs. William L. Folz, Sr.
Mrs. Lucille Francies
Mrs. Margaret Ellen Gabaldon
Ms. Mikayla Galindo
Garlind Ventures Limited Partnership
Mrs. Noreene Garrison
Mr. & Mrs. Michael A. Gatson
Mr. & Mrs. Chris Georges
Gigi Thomas Real Estate, Inc
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph B. Giordan, Jr.
Mr. Andre L. Goddu
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Gonzalez
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy A Gore
Mr. & Mrs. James E. Gowey
Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Grace
Ms. Patricia Gramm
Ms. Linda Magon Gutierrez
Ms. Suzanne Haas
Mr. & Mrs. William Hanlon
Mrs. Liz Hansen
Mr. & Mrs. Lee L. Hargrave
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Hart
Mr. & Mrs. John E. Hathaway
Mrs. Mickey Hegg
Mr. & Mrs. Gerard Henshaw
Hensley Employee Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. August Hermann
Ms. Erika Hernandez
Ms. Jessica R. Hernandez
Mr. John L. Hernandez
Mr. & Mrs. John S. Hernandez
Mr. Stephen V. Hernandez
Mr. & Mrs. Justin Hickman
Ms. Vicky Hirshberg
Mrs. Sylvia Houle
Mr. Barnabas Hughes
Mr. Terrence E. Hurley
Ms. Annamarie Huslloimea
Ms. Suzanne Ingersoll
Mr. & Mrs. John Iniquez
Dr. & Mrs. Marvin L. Inman
Dr. & Mrs. Donald W. Jackson
Ms. Conception Jacobo
Mr & Mrs. Scott Jenkins, Sr.
Mr. William Jenkins, Jr.
JMH Consulting
Mr. Dan Johansen
Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin E. Johnson
Mrs. Leonilla Johnston
Mr. & Mrs. Mack Jones
Mr. James Jordan
Ms. Mary Ann Jungbauer Richards
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Kallaur
Mr. & Mrs. Steven Kassman
Mr. & Mrs. Pat Keany
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Keating
Mr. Timothy Keenan
Mr. Robert J. Kelly
Mr. Tom Kennedy
Mr. & Mrs. Cornelius M. Keyes
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Kirn
Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Knebel
Mr. & Mrs. David Knobbe
Mr. & Mrs. Tim Knobbe
Mr. & Mrs. Jack M. Koehler
Mrs. Bess Konrad
Mrs. Regina Kramer
Mr. & Mrs. Mark A. Larkin, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. John Lauer
Deacon & Mrs. Herve Lemire
Ms. Patricia Anne Lewis Estate
Ms. Shannon Lijek-Sprague
Mr. Jeremy Logan
Mr. & Mrs. Manuel Lopez
Ms. Helen Lowe
Mr. & Mrs. Eugene W. Loy
Mr. Brian Mach
Mr. Charles Mackey
Mrs. Patricia Malkoon-Muecke
Miss Mary E. Malloy
Mr. Earl J. Manns, Jr.
Mrs & Mrs. Michael Martin
Mr. Mark J. Martinez
Ms. Lynn A. Mascarelli
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Mauro
Mr. & Mrs. Frank T. Mazon
Mr. Timothy P. McBreen
Mr. & Mrs. Terrence J. McGillicuddy
Mrs. Jennifer McHenry
Mr. John F. McMindes
Mr. & Mrs. Barney McShane
Ms. Christina McShane
Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Mehr III
Mr. Robert P. Miller
Dr. Frank J. Milloy
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Mirasola
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony D. Mitten
Mrs. Patricia Moase
Ms. Maricela Moffitt
Mr. & Mrs. Peter C. Monaco
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Morgan
Dr. & Mrs. Thomas F. Mulligan
Ms. Mary M. Mulloy
Mr. & Mrs. Gordon D. Murphy
Mr. John P. Murphy
Mr. & Mrs. Frank L. Nageotte
The Neese Family Foundation Inc.
Mr. Tom Nunez, Sr.
Mr. Howard P. Nute
Mr. & Mrs. Donald J. Obert
Mr. Mike A. O'Brien
Mr. John O'Dowd, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. A. Olson
Mr. & Mrs. Peter J. Olszewski
Mr. & Mrs. Edward V. O'Malley
Mr. Joseph E. Ortiz
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Pacheco
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Palumbo
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Parent
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Perry
Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Pettid, Jr.
Ms. Charlotte Pokorski
Ms. Blaise M. Pope
Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Preach
Mrs. Kathleen A. Prenovost
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Price
Ms. Emilia Puente
Quality Block Company, Inc. ~
Mrs. Judy Wischer
Mr. Mahesh Rajyaguru
Mr. & Mrs. Agustin Ramirez
Mr. Thomas J. Reilly
William P. Reilly Family Trust
Mr. Charles Richardson, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Godfrey E. Richey
Mr. Christopher Rideau
Mr. & Mrs. Tony Rideau
Mr. & Mrs. Richard E. Rochford
Ms. Susan Rockwell PH.D.
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Rodriguez
Mrs. Luanne Roessler
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Rohr
Ms. Sherri T. Rollison
Mr. & Mrs. Eric V. Rouse
Mr. & Mrs. Andy Rubalcava
Mr. Cliff Running
Mr. & Mrs. Alfred R. Salcido
Mr. & Mrs. Dan Scannell
Ms. Denise Scarduzio
Ms. Linda Schmaltz
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Schrantz
Mr. & Mrs. Kurt Schuler
Mr. & Mrs. Theodore B. Shultz
Mr. Edmund G. Scott
Mrs. Glennie Scott
Ms. Arlene Seiser
Mr. & Mrs. Roberto Serrano
Mr. & Mrs. Danny L. Shepard
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Shepard
Mr. & Mrs. Paul A Sieczkowski
Ms. Karen Sipe
Mrs. Catherine Sizemore
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Skala
Mr. & Mrs. Chris Skelly
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce C. Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Roger A. Spade
Ms. Aleta Speier
Ms. Jennifer Sprague
The Steele Foundation
Mr. Joseph W. Stevens
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Sweeney
Ms. Evelyn T. Szpisjak-Mills
Ms. Susana E. Tamayo
Mr. Joseph E. Thomas
Ms. Marisa J. Tofeelos
Ms. Shirley A. Truman
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Trzepkowski
United Phoenix Firefighters Assoc. Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Vales
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Vasquez
Ms. Julie Vietri
Mr. Michael Villarreal
Mr. & Mrs. Ray Villa
Ms. Virginia M. Villalobos
The Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust
Mr. John F. Walker
Mrs. Barbara Walker
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas M. Walsh
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Warnecke
Drs. Mark Webb/Pearson
Mr. & Mrs. Carl E. Weiler
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Weir
Wells Fargo Education Matching Gift
Deacon & Mrs. William A. West, Jr.
Dr. & Mrs. Robert E. Westfall
Mr. Tom Westfall
Mrs. Carolyn Westfall
Mr. & Mrs. Edward C. Whalen, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Michael N. Widener
Ms. Margaret Willhite
William S. & Ina Levine Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Ed Williams
Ms. Diane Wilson
Sr. Mary Winters, S.C.
Dr. & Mrs. Duane L. Wirth
Mr. & Mrs. Alan L Wirth
Mr. Mark Wirth
Ms. Allison Wischer
Ms. Elizabeth Wischer
Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. Woods
Ms. Gloria Ybarra
Dr. Gary Yeager
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Saint Marys 2007 “Knights of the Roundtable” Dinner and Auction
Saint Mary’s High School honored over 25 Outstanding Knights from over 10 different categories and inducted three new
Honorees into their Hall of Fame on April 28. Those honored were Jim Sanford - Outstanding Administrator ('61), David Mitchell -
Outstanding Athlete ('76), and NBA Hall of Fame Official, Tommy Nuñez, Sr. (Attended 1952-54) - Outstanding Humanitarian.
Roger Downey, presided as Master of Ceremonies for over 465 guests at the Wyndham Phoenix Hotel. Tickets ranged from
$100 to $500. Ryan Kealy (‘98) was the top sponsor of the event donating $10,000 in sponsorships. D.L. Withers also sponsored
$5,000 to the night’s proceeds. This year’s event was co-chaired by parents Roberta Owens and Cyndi Field Durkee (‘73).
Irish band “Meadowlark” performed during the silent auction while people bid on trips to Hawaii and California. Other prizes
included a Muhammad Ali autographed boxing glove, jewelry, jet skis, Yamaha Rhino 4 x 4 and $500 cash, all in celebration of Saint
Mary’s 90th year. Several flautists played during the private cocktail reception held exclusively for the honorees hosted by Inter-tech
Orthopedics.
The grand ballroom at the Wyndham Phoenix was packed and was elegantly set for the alumni, faculty, and corporate
sponsors. Dressed in their finest tux, St. Mary’s Junior and Senior student athletes were very involved as they hosted each table as
captains for the evening. Kevin Finley and Amy Povinelli, St. Mary’s Co-Student Body Presidents, graced the stage in prom attire as
they made personal pleas to the guests to make pledges to the Fr. Blaise Scholarship Fund. ”Honor our Hall of Fame and Fr. Blaise by
helping a financially struggling student.” they asked. The award presentation was very touching. “When the inductees spoke, you
could hear a pin drop – it was very moving, said Michelle McShane, the wife of Scholarship and Benefit Board President, Barney
McShane.
From left: Darnelle Sells ('76) presents to David Mitchell ; Son Tom Sanford ('92) presents to Jim Sanford; Co-Chair Roberta Owens
with Tommy Nunez, Sr. and presenter, former Principal Lou Lascala.
Event Sponsors
Alumni & Faculty Reception ~ The Cunningham Law Firm
Auction ~ Inter-tech Orthopedics Ltd
Audio Visual ~ Mr. & Mrs. Ryan Kealy Commemorative Gifts ~ Magnalite
Décor ~ D. L. Withers Entertainment ~ Ryley, Carlock & Applewhite
Honoree Assembly & Luncheon ~ Mr. & Mrs. Michael Tiffany
Honoree Private Receptions ~ Insight Health Corporation
Program & Gifts ~ Tiffany & Bosco, P.A Raffle ~ The Cunningham Family
Special Awards ~ Regal Painting
Wine & Auction Donation Party ~ Dr. & Mrs. Steve Kassman
Table Sponsors
Camelot Table
Strength Training Institute
Knight Table
Dr. & Mrs. Steven Kassman ~ Arizona Orthopedic & Fracture Surgeon
Mr. Dave McCalmont ~ Hangar Prosthetic & Orthotic
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Event Sponsors Jim Cunningham and Mike
Tiffany
Mr. Gary Todd ~ Todd & Associates
Mr. & Mrs. William Scott Jenkins ~ Jenkins & Myers
Diamond Table
Mr. Javier Arambula Mr. Pat Cantelme Mrs. Cathy Eden Mr. & Mrs. Jack Koehler
Mr. & Mrs. Louis LaScala Mr. & Mrs. Jeff LaScala Mr. & Mrs. Ashley Ober
Emerald Table
Mr. & Mrs. Mike Anagnopoulos The Donovan Family Mr. & Mrs. Gus Gonzales Mr. & Mrs. Rick McLaughlin
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Mirasola Mr. & Mrs. James Nichols Mr. & Mrs. Tommy Nunez Sr.
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Owens Mr. & Mrs. Godfrey Richey Mr. & Mrs. Richard Rochford Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Sprague
Mr. & Mrs. Herb Tiffany Mr. Robert Hawley in memory of Ann Natale Howard
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HALL OF FAME “THIS IS YOUR KNIGHT” 2007
Donors & Contributors
Mr. Chris Ackel Ms. Linda Ackerman Mr. & Mrs. Ray Aguilar Mr. Jack Ahern Dr. Francisco Alcocer
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Alcocer Mr. & Mrs. Mohammed Ali Ms. Kay Allen Mr. Fred Amador Ms. Roseann Angulo
Ms. Lupe Arambula Camargo Mr. & Mrs. Jim Arbagey Dr. Gus Armendariz Mr. Benny Ashley Ms. Angela Aslanian
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Aslanian Ms. Laurene Austin Mr. & Mrs. William Barber Ms Jenny Barnes Mr. & Mrs. Bob & Leslie Barrett
Mrs. Connie Beacham Mr. & Mrs. Jim Bellington Mr. Patrick Benedict Ms. Tim Berning Mrs. Michele Bieger
Mr. & Mrs. Dan Bieger Dr. Martin Blume Ms. Loretta Bohr Mr. & Mrs. Herb & Betty Bool Ms. Marilyn Brothers
Dr. Emerson Bueno Ms. Pamela Burns Mr. Presley Burroughs Mr. & Mrs. Jose Burruel Mr. & Mrs. Lee Burton
Mr. & Mrs. Bob Butts Ms. Phyllis Carpenter Mr. Don Carson Mrs. Carda Chapman Mr. Lorenzo Chavez
Mr. & Mrs. Gabe Chavez Ms. Vicky Chesnik Mr. Tom Ciani Mr. & Mrs. Scott Cilley Mr. & Mrs. Mike Clapp
Mrs. Helen Condit Ms. Lisa Contrera Mr. Bob Cordova Mr. J. D. Cornell Ms. Maria Cortarez
Mr. & Mrs. Alan Costello Mr. Jack Court Ms. Jackie Craig Dr. & Mrs. Charles Creasman Mr. & Mrs. J. Ted Cruz
Mr. Patrick Cummings Mr. & Mrs. Jaime Cunningham Mr. & Mrs. George Cunningham Ms. Heather Curl Ms. Tess Curran
Ms. Randi Curtis Ms. Diane Curtisi Mr. Ric Davis Dr. Lori Delac Mr. Rod Dennis
Dr. & Mrs. Frank Depaoli Ms. Karen DeWall Betker Mr. Blaine C. Donovan Mr. & Mrs. Peter Donovan Mr. T.J. Donovan
Mr. & Mrs. Mike Dormanen Mr. & Mrs. Paul Dupuis Mr. & Mrs. Don Durkee Mr. & Mrs. Duffy Dyer Mrs. Jeri Eckhardt
Ms. Mary Eden Mrs. Cathy Eden Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Ehmann Mrs. Gloria Elias Mr. Kedrick Ellison
Mr. & Mrs. Mario Enciso Ms. Dodie Estrada Ms. Carmen Facio Mr. & Mrs. Chris Fahrendorf Mr. & Mrs. Chris Fahrendorf Jr.
Mrs. Karen Fain Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Farrell Ms. Maureen Farris Mr. & Mrs. Joe Ferencz Mr. Kirk Fiehler
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Field Mr. John W. Field, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Robert Field, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Finley Ms. Claire Finley
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Flores Mr. & Mrs. Mike Frakes Mr. & Mrs. Sidney Francies Mr. Tom Frank Mr. & Mrs. Barry Frankel
Ms. Lorie Futch Ms. Maria Gaffney Mr. Dennis Garrett Mr. & Mrs. Michael Gatson Mr. & Mrs. Chris Georges
Ms. Mary Gibson Mr. & Mrs. Mark Gonzales Mr. Adalberto Gonzalez Mr. & Mrs. Victor Gorraiz Mr. Scott Grain
Ms. Milada Gregor Mrs. Karen Grose Mr. & Mrs. Jose Guaderrama Mr. & Mrs. Scott Hallett Mr. & Mrs. Steve Hart
Mr. John Hathaway Ms. Tara Headley Ms. Kristen Heckel Mr. Jeffrey Heckel Mr. Michael Hennesy
Mr. & Mrs. Ray Hernandez Fr. Thomas Hever Ms. Julia Hoganson Mr. Doug Howard Mr. & Mrs. Clayton Hubbs
Mr. Michael Incorvaia Mr. & Mrs. William Jenkins Mr. Brian Jenkins Ms. Sara Johnson Ms. Mary Jones
Mrs. Jan Kealy Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Keenan Mr. David Kelash Mr. Terry Kennedy Mr. & Mrs. Cornelius Keyes
Mr. Richard Kilpatrick Mr. Larry Kimmel Ms. Teresa Kolb Ms. Bess Konrad Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Kvesic
Mr. Jeff LaScala Mr. & Mrs. Pat Lavin Mr. Rolland Lawson Ms. Robin Lechner Ms. Sheila Lehker
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Lehman Mr. Gary Leonard Mrs. Hazel Leonard Mr. Manuel Lopez Mr. & Mrs. Paul Lopez
Mrs. Barbara Loy Mr. Justin Lucia Ms. Connie Mableson Mr. Brian Mach Ms. Kathy Magill
Mr. Jim Maher Mrs. Mary Eileen Mallaire Mr. Jorge Marquez Ms. Carly Marshall Mrs. Robin Marshall
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Marshall Mr. & Mrs. Michael Martin Ms. Julie Martinez Mr. & Mrs. Roy Mason Ms. Kelsey Massee
Mr. Mark Mauro Mr. Mark Mazon Mr. Seamus McCaffrey Sr. Allison Lea McCord Mr. & Mrs. Don McDermott
Mr. Brian McDonald Mr. Vincent McDonald Mrs. Mary McEvoy Mr. & Mrs. Terry McGillicuddy Mr. & Mrs. Tim McGuire
Mr. Ray McLead Mr. & Mrs. Barney McShane Mr. Patrick McShane Mr. & Mrs. Enrique Mena Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Meza
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Meza Mr. Frank Meza Mr. Robert Miller Mr. & Mrs. Jon Miller Ms. Charles Misfeldt
Ms. Iris Mitchell Ms. Lauren Mitchell Ms. Faith Mitchell Mr. Thomas Moon Mr. Paul Mora
Mr. Ric Moreno Ms. Carol Ann Mueller Mr. & Mrs. Bob Mulhern Mr. & Mrs. John Mulligan Mr. & Mrs. Bill Murphy
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Murphy Mr. & Mrs. John Musselman Ms. Amber Nichols Mrs. Wendy Nichols Mr. & Mrs. Jim Niemann
Ms. Michelle Nims Ms. Cheri Norville Mr. & Mrs. Donny Nunez Ms. Pilar Ochoa Mr. & Mrs. John O'Dowd
Mr. Daniel O'Horo Mr. & Mrs. Rich Oney Mrs. Patricia Owens Mrs. Silvia Pacheco Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Palmer
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Palmisano Mr. & Mrs. Donald Paquet Mr. & Mrs. James Parisella Mr. & Mrs. Richard Parra Mr. Dave Payne
Ms. Dee Pennartz Mr. Tom Perna Mr. Robert Phill Mr. Tony Piasecki Ms. Debbie Piazza
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Pierce Mr. Paul Pieri Mr. Jim Pina Mr. Jack Pittard Mr. & Mrs. Hector Placencia
Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Preach Dr. Kenneth J. Prebil Mr. Frank Pugh Mrs. Mary Ann Ramirez Ms. Jamie Rankin
Mr. & Mrs. Pete Rathwell Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Reeser Mrs. Carol Reichenberger Mr. Larry Resendez Mr. & Mrs. Godfrey Richey
Mr. Charlie Rideau Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Rideau Mr. Joseph Riordan Dr. & Mrs. Ric Rios Mr. & Mrs. Dean Robertson
Mr. Dick Rochford Mr. James Rodriguez Mr. Luis Rodriguez Ms. Susie Roessler Mr. Rob Rogers
Ms. Harve Rosenthal Dr. Wendell Rossman Mr. Michael Rush Ms. Marlene Russell Mr. John Sack
Mr. & Mrs. Jaime Salazar Mr. & Mrs. Carlos Sanchez Mr. & Mrs. Jim Sanford Mr. & Mrs. Tim Sanford Mr. Dan Savios
Mr. & Mrs. Dan Scannell Mr. & Mrs. Tim Schmaltz Mrs. Denise Schuler Mr. & Mrs. Kurt Schuler Mr. Bob Schurman
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Schweikert Mr. & Mrs. Danny Seivert Mr. & Mrs. Darnell Sells Mr. & Mrs. Rey Servin Ms. Colleen Shannon
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Sieczkowski Ms. Helen Silva Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Simpson Mr. Chris Skelly Mr. & Mrs. Tim Smith
Mr. Jason Smith Mr. & Mrs. Robert Smith Mr. Paul Smith Mr. & Mrs. Reginald Smith Mr. & Mrs. Hugo Soutus
Mr. & Mrs. Roger Spade Ms. Aleta Speir Mrs. Joan Speschock Mr. & Mrs. Tim Sprague Mrs. Pamela Standerfer
Mr. Joe Statt Mr. Joseph Stevens Mr. Randy Stoltz Mr. Michael Sweeney Ms. Erin Sweeney
Ms. Lesle Sweeney Mrs. Evelyn Szpisjak Mills Mr. Ben TeBockhorst Mr. & Mrs. Ernie Tercero Mr. Bob Thrift
Mr. & Mrs. Keith & Anna Tigue Mr. Jeff Tipton Ms. Katie Tobkin Mr. John Trujillo Ms. Adela Trujillo
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Underwood Mr. Rufino Uribe Mr. & Mrs. Joe Vales Ms. Celinda Vega Mr. Brian Vivadelli
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Walker Mrs. Stacey Walsh Mr. Alan Waugh Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Weir Mr. Don Weissmueller
Mrs. Margaret Welch Dr. & Mrs. Robert Westfall Mr. J.J. Whitman Mr. Thomas Whitman Mrs. Colleen Whitman
Mr. & Mrs. Dan Wintering Coach Dan Wintering Mr. & Mrs. Harry Winters Mr. Frank Zanzucchi Sr. Mr. Frank Zanzucchi Jr.
Ms. Cindy Zapien
Mr. Richard Zazueta
Hall of Fame Committee and Volunteers
Mrs. Helen Condit Ms. Margaret Craig Ms. Kathy Cunningham Ms. Elise Doreen Ms. Martha Dupuis
Mr. Don Durkee Ms. Maria Encisco Mr. Mario Encisco Ms. Lisa Field Ms. Doreen Gaugha
Ms. Kelly Hansen Ms. Pat Hull Mrs. Lisa Keenan Ms. Sheila Lehker Ms. Nancy Jo Leiber
Ms. Carol Mellis Mr. Art Meza Ms. Inez Moreno-Weinert Ms. Maria Murphy Ms. Carolyn Murray
Ms. Lori Nelson Ms. Elyse Newman Ms. Wendy Nichols Mr. Bill Owens Mrs. Cecile Palmisano
Ms. Mary Piazza Mrs. Maureen Pierce Ms. Janet Povinelli Mrs. Debbie Rios Mr. Richard Rockford
Mr. Roger Russell Mr. Daniel Schmaltz Ms. Denise Schuler Mr. Kurt Schuler Ms. Elizabeth Serrano
Ms. Alete Speier Mrs. Pam Standerfer Ms. Michelle Statt Ms. Necco Stevens Ms. Kelly Sweeney
Ms. Anna Tigue Ms. Lisa Upperman Ms. Eva Wilson
From left: (1) Pat Benedict ('00) and Mike Rush ('00); (2) Barney McShane ('67) and Tim Smith ('68); (3) Bryan Coover ('01), Noelle (Lopez)
Coover ('02), Clayton Hubbs ('01) and his wife Michelle.
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Saint Marys Fourth Annual Fashion Show - Great Success
Many Alumni Classes Represented At Event
On February 10th, at the Wyndham Phoenix Hotel, Saint Mary’s hosted its Fourth Annual Fashion Show, “Knights of the
Future”. The event was co-chaired by Helen Condit and Agnes Lawson. The afternoon was a tremendous success with over 150
models participating and 565 guests in attendance. Leonilla Johnston, graduate of 1925, was one of the honored guests in attendance.
The models included current Saint Mary’s students and alumni representing multi-generational alumni families such as the
Rideau family, (that boast over 50 SM graduates spanning four generations), the Fahrendorf family, the Mitchell/Richey family, the
Trujillo family, the Uribe family, the Losada family, the Jordan family, the Speier family, the Nunez family, the Cunningham &
Hurley families, the Bolley family, the Wischer family and the Sweeney family.
Messrs. William Herman, Lou LaScala and Bill Lehman, former principals of Saint Mary’s, modeled Resort and Leisure
wear from Dillard’s.
In addition to current students and alumni, over 40 “Future Knights”, siblings and family members of current students and
alumni families, also participated in the show.
The show featured fashions from Dillard’s, Azteca Bridal Plaza, Nikki Nice, Brides by Demetrios, Hush Hush & Junky
Trunk. The fashions were stunning and beautifully modeled by the SM community. Stylists from Uzuri Salon, Molli Cody – The Hair
Studio and Leidan Mitchell Salon created exquisite hair and make up designs.
The afternoon also featured a silent auction and live auction that helped to raise over $35,000. In addition, the afternoon
featured a gourmet luncheon and performances from the Saint Mary’s Band, Choir, Harmony Dance team, Boys Hip Hop Dance team
and the Saint Mary’s Drum Line.
A fabulous time was had by all. Plans are underway for the Fifth Annual Fashion Show that will be held on February 9, 2008
at the Wyndham Phoenix Hotel.
Alumnae take the runway: left, Sue Rideau Mills ('44); center, Kathy Fahrendorf Hargrave ('62); right, Colleen Nunez Whitman ('80)
Thank You To Our Sponsors
CarLoansNow.com Cunningham Law Firm & The Cunningham Family Ms. Patricia Muecke
Western Refining ~ Gus Gonzales Mr. & Mrs. Devon Whyte The Hubbard Family Ranch ~ Judy Wischer
Please Support Our Vendors
Azteca Bridal Plaza Brides by Demetrios Dillard's Hush Hush
JR's Barber Shop Junky Trunk Leidan Mitchell Salon `Molli Cody's ~ The Hair Studio
Nikki Nice Rose Tuxedo Uzuri Salon & Day Spa
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“KNIGHTS OF THE FUTURE” FASHION SHOW 2007
Donors and Contributors: Thank You for Your Generous Support
Ms. Alice Ackel
ACS American Cleaning Systems ~
Mr. & Mrs. Barry Frankel
Mrs. Isabel Anaya
Mrs. Elia Alcantor
Mr. & Mrs. Muhammad Ali
Ms. Kiara Allegos
Ms. Angela Aslanian
Mrs. Rachel Anaya
Ms. Tookie Appelbe
Ms. Susan Arbuthnot
Ms. Lee-Ann Armstrong
Ms. Gena Aslanian
Ms. Laurene Austin
Ms. Becky Ayala
Aztec Bridal ~ Mr. Gregory Torrez
Mr. Michael Barnes
Ms. Leslie Barrett
Mr. Albert Bauer
Ms. Rosemary Berlemann
Ms. Amber Berry
Ms. Roxanne Berry
Ms. Yolanda Berumen
Ms. Julie Blake
Mr. & Mrs. John Bolley
Ms. Samra Broderick
Ms. Georganne Bryant
Ms. Kristiana Budee
Mr. Emerson Bueno
Ms. Michelle Bullock
Mr. & Mrs. Lee Burton
Ms. Tenessa Call
Ms. Mary Cano
Ms. Michelle Cardell
Mrs. Dora Cardenas
Ms. Theresa Carmack
Ms. Michelle Carmichael
Ms. Carole Castle
Ms. Rebecca Castro
Ms. Brenda Champney
Mr. Ricarda Chapman
Ms. Roberta Chavez
Ms. Nicole Chernis
Chili's Bar & Grill on Camelback
H. E. Clark
Classen Gramm
Mr. David Cochran
Ms. Molli Cody
Ms. Gina Cohn
Mrs. Helen Condit
Ms. Janiece Connor-Shields
Consult Design
Ms. Claudia Coronado
Corrral Dybas Group Inc
Ms. Martha Cosgrove
Mrs. Bridget Costello
Ms. Ruby Craft
Ms. Whitney Craft
Ms. Katherine Crawford
Mr. Ernesto Cruz
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Cunningham
Mr. & Mrs. Sean Cunningham
Mrs. Mary Deacy
Ms. Jennifer Della Donna
Ms. Claudia Denogean
Desert Litho ~ Mike Halvorson
Ms. Karen DeWall Betker
Mr. Paul Dief
Ms. Barbara Ditchey
Mr. Lewis Dix
The Donna Family
Ms. Betty Dreste
Ms. Penny Duncan
Ms. Charlotte Dunn
Mr. & Mrs. Don Durkee
Mr. Chris Dushinski
Mr. Steven Eddy
Ms. Naomi Evanishyn
Mr. & Mrs. Craig Evans
Mr. & Mrs. Chris Fahrendorf
Mr. & Mrs. Chris Fahrendorf, Sr
Mrs. Melissa Faulkner
Mrs. Ingrid Fencken
Ms. Bretta Ferrie
Ms. Suzanne Fessler
Ms. Petra Fimbres
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Finley
Mrs. Jamie Finn
Ms. Amy Flood
Mr. Michael Folz
Ms. Pattie Fuller
Mrs. Margaret Gabaldon
Mr. Kyle Gallett
Ms. Abby Gallet
Mr. & Mrs. Chris Georges
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Gloria
Mr. & Mrs. Gus Gonzales
Ms. Loretta Gonzalez
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Grahn
Ms. Mary Ann Gray
Ms. Milada Eva Gregor
Ms. Charlotte Hansen
Mrs. Leslie Hanson
Mrs. Kathy Hargrave
Mr. & Mrs. John Hartnett
Mrs. Kristiana Hauff
Mr. James Herbuveaux
Ms. Ericka Hernandez
Ms. Irene Hernandez
Ms. Jessica Hernandez
Mrs. Patricia Hernandez
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Hernandez
Ms. Kim Hester
Ms. Pat Hester
Mr. Anthony Hiser
Rev. Teri Hood
Ms. Bernadette Hyde
Jamie Smith Designs
Mrs. Debbie Jasper
Mr. & Mrs. Alan Jenkins
Ms. Tina Johnson
Ms. Deborah Jones
Dr. & Mrs. Steven Kassman
Mr. & Mrs. Tim Keenan
Mr. Eric Kemper
Ms. Esther Kmetty
Ms. Yvonne Kohler
Ms. Agnes Kollasch
Ms. Barbara Kush
Ms. Cherrice LaCourca
Ms. Gina Lahaie
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff LaScala
Mr. & Mrs. Lou LaScala
Mr. & Mrs. Rolland Lawson
Ms. Sheila Lehker
Deacon Herve Lemire
Ms. Darlene Liggins
Mr. & Mrs. David Losada
Ms. Barbara Loy
Ms. Barbara Madril
Mag's Mail ~ Maggie Perry
Ms. Patricia Malkoon- Muecke
Mrs. Robin Marshall
Ms. Roberta Marshall
Mrs. Letha Martin
Mr. & Mrs. Vince Martinez
Mr. Chris Martinez
Ms. Kelly McCreary
Ms. Mary McEvoy
Mr. James McKenna
Mrs. Annie Middlestadt
Mr. John Miller
Ms. Denise Mills
Ms. Lisa Montanez
Ms. Lupe Moreno
Ms. Anna Mora
Ms. Lisa Moussa
Ms. Carol Ann Muller
Ms. Mary Mulligan
Mrs. Cathy Murley
Ms. Susan Myers
Ms. June Nash
Mr. Don Neeley
Ms. Lorraine Nelson
Mr. Bradley Newman
Mr. Tommy Nunez, Sr.
Mr. Howard Nute
Mr. & Mrs. Ashley Ober
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Ortiz
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Owens
Ms. Joyce Owens
Ms. Silvia Pacheco
Mrs. Jeanne Paige
Ms. Maureen Paige
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Palmer
Mrs. Joyce Palmisano
Ms. Cecile Palmisano
Mr. Christo Panagiotakopoolas
Ms. Chris Patten
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Piazza
Ms. Christina Piazza
Ms. Debbie Piazza
Mr. & Mrs. Hector Placencia
Ms. Charlotte Pokorski
Ms. Janet Povenelli
Mrs. Mary Ann Ramirez
Mr. Larry Resendez
Mr. Charles Rideau
Dr. & Mrs. Ric Rios
Ms. Verree Roanhorse
Dr. Susan Rockwell
Mr. Chris Romero
Mr. Pat Rush
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Ryan
Ms. Robin San George
Ms. Gilda Sanchez
Mrs. Linda Schmaltz
Mrs. Laura Schoendorf
Ms. Kristi Schrank
Mrs. Denise Schuler
Mr. Kevin Sharon
Ms. Jennifer Shaw
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Smith
Mrs. Jennifer Sprague
Ms. Pam Standerfer
Mrs. Sandy Stanley
Ms. Raxanne Stein
Ms. Debra Stephenson
Mr. Joseph Stevens
Mrs. Kristin Stoft
Ms. Sarah Sullivan
Ms. Evelyn Szpisjak Mills
Mr. & Mrs. Ernie Tercero
Ms. Jill Thomas
Ms. Janet Thompson
Mr. & Mrs. Ana Tigue
Ms. Alysse Tramel
Ms. Linda Untuzuastegui
Mr. & Mrs. John Upperman
Mr. & Mrs. Rufino Uribe
Mr. Robin Vecrady
Ms. Alisha Voller
Ms. Barbara Walker
Ms. Kira Walker
Mrs. Stacey Walsh
Ms. Marilyn Wand
Ms. Rose Warda
Mr. Thomas Weir
Ms. Stephanie Weldon
Wells Fargo
Ms. Ashleylinette Wheeler
Miss Ali Wischer
Ms. Judy Wischer
Mr. Troy Witherwax
Ms. Kim Wolff
Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Wright
Wyndham Phoenix Hotel
Ms. Joann Young
Mr. Luis Zendejas
Volunteers: Thank You For Your Time, Energy, And Talent
Co-Chairs: Mrs. Helen Condit & Mrs. Agnes Lawson
Ms. Rachel Anaya
Ms. Samara Broderick
Ms. Leticia Bueno
Ms. Dora Cardenas
Ms. Nicole Chernis
Ms. Molli Cody
Ms. Taronna Collins
Ms. Alexandria Corona
Mrs. Kathy Cunningham
Ms. Petra Fimbres
Mrs. Vicky Gonzales
Mrs. Christine Gore
Ms. Erica Hernandez
Mrs. Tricia Hernandez
Ms. Ann Margaret Howard
Dr. Bernadette Hyde
Ms. Tina Johnson
Ms. Debbie Jones
Mrs. Jeannine Kassman
Mrs. Lisa Keenan
Ms. Kristen Koia
Ms. Diane Maldonado
Ms. Patricia Malkoon-Muecke
Mrs. Debe Moreno
Ms. Robin Marshall
Mrs. Andrea Martinez
Ms. Dee Murphy
Ms. Susan Myers
Ms. Elyse Newman
Mrs. Sandy Ober
Mrs. Roberta Owens
Mrs. Cecile Palmisano
Ms. Sheila Perkins
Ms. Mary Piazza
Ms. Phyllis Quintana
Mrs. Mary Anne Ramirez
Mrs. Debbie Rios
Mr. Eric Rouse Jr.
Ms. Sara Ryan
Mrs. Lisa Skelly
Ms. Jamie Smith
Mrs. Pam Standerfer
Mrs. Debra Stephenson
Mrs. Pam Tercero
Mrs. Lisa Upperman
Mrs. Joanne Uribe
Ms. Linda Urtuzuastegui
Ms. Gloria Walls
Mrs. Colleen Whyte
Ms. Eva Wilson
Ms. Lydia Zoloto
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ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN
The Annual Giving Campaign supplements the school’s budget, allowing Saint Mary’s to achieve its mission of providing a holistic
education that is rich in tradition, academics, athletics, artistic and social opportunities and most importantly, Catholic, Franciscan
values. Much of the student life reflected in these pages is made possible by support for the Annual Giving Campaign. Thank you for
your generous support.
Mr. & Mrs. Ed Ajamie
Ms. Susan Arbuthnot
Dr. Bernadette Arnecke
Mrs. Gena Aslanian
Mr. Rudy Balagat
Mr. Frank Barnes
Mr. Robert Bayless
Mr. & Mrs. Mary Belfiore
Mrs. Rosemary Berlemann
Mr. & Mrs. Russ Bolinger
Dr. Thomas Burkett
Ms. Alyce G. Burns
Ms. Theresa A. Carmack
Mr. Russell Carmichael
Ms. Joanne Ceimo
Mr. Darren Chapman
Mrs. Fran Collins
Ms. Pearl Cordova
Ms. Martha Cosgrove
Mr. Rudy Cueto
Mr. & Mrs. Matthew
Cunningham
Mr. & Mrs. Sean
Cunningham
Mr. & Mrs. Nick D'Arcangelo
Mr. John P. Diaz
Mr. Eugene Dougherty
Mrs. Maureen Dragaloski
Ms. Betty Dreste
Mr. Frank J. Echenique
Ms. Ann Eddy
The Eden Family Trust
Mr. Tom Elias
Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Elliott
Mr. & Mrs. Chris Fahrendorf
Ms. Genevieve Ferrance
Mr. & Mrs. John Fessler
Ms. Amy Flood
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Foley
Ms. Margaret Gabaldon
Ms. Noreene Garrison
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Gatson
Ms. Yvette Gehant
Mr. Peter Gisslow
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Gray
Ms. Milada Gregor
Mr. Scott Thomas Grohs
Mr. Edward Hagan
Mr. William R. Hanlon
Ms. Mickey Hegg
Mr. Ed Hutchins
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Jenkins
Ms. Dorothy Johnsen
Mr. Brian Joyce
Ms. Kimberly Kirn
Mr. Paul Robert Klein
Ms. Mary Kozell Niznik
Mr. & Mrs. Manny Lopez
Mrs. Arsenia Lopez
Ms. Karen Lozier
Mrs. Patricia Malkoon
Muecke
Mrs. Patricia Martin
Mrs. Betty McCarty
Dr. Frank Milloy
Mrs Manuella Mills
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Misfeldt
Mrs. Paulina Monaco
Mr. & Mrs. Ric Moreno
Ms. Maureen Murray
Mr. & Mrs. John Nishan
Ms. Jean Obert
Mrs. Coletta Olson
Ms.Maria Pendergast
Mr. Tony Piccotti
Mrs. Charlotte Pokorski
Ms. Dorothy Preach
Ms. Kathleen Prenovost
Mr. & Mrs. Pete Rathwell
Mrs. Luanne Roessler
Mrs. Margaret Running
Dr. Cliff Running
Mrs. Pat Rush
Mrs. Pam Scannell
Mrs. Linda Schmaltz
Mr. & Mrs. Ron Schreiner
Mr. & Mrs. Kurt Schuler
Ms. Arlene Seiser
Mr. & Mrs. Rey Servin
Mr. Phillip Swogger
Ms. Evelyn Szpisjak-Mills
Ms. Carmelita Tucker
Ms. Shirley Voita
Dr. Robert Westfall
Mr. Ed Whalen
Ms. Allana Kusch Wilson
Mr. Harry Winters
Ms. Patricia Zifferblatt
THE NEW CORPORATE TAX CREDIT: A NEW COST-FREE WAY TO HELP
The Arizona Legislature has enacted into law a provision that grants a tax
credit to corporations for contributions to organizations like the Catholic Tuition
Organization of the Diocese of Phoenix (CTODP). This is a credit, not simply a
deduction. There is no maximum amount that a corporation can contribute, but the
state program was capped at $10 million for fiscal year 2006-2007. Each year, for the
five years of the program, the cap will increase by 20% until fiscal year 2010-2011,
when it will reach nearly $21 million! A corporation may carry any unused tax credit
forward for five years.
If you, or someone you know, is a decision maker at a corporation
willing to help families desiring a choice in education for their children,
contact the school's Development Office at 602-251-2508.
"A corporation may obtain
a dollar-for-dollar tax
credit for its contribution
up to the amount of its
Arizona state income tax
liability."
The 2007/2008 school year is the first year funding from this source was available to people filing CTODP
financial aid applications. Under the corporate tax credit law, CTODP may make grants from corporate
contributions only to students transferring to a Catholic school from a public school. CTODP has allocated more
than $137,000 to our families from this new source of financial aid.
CTODP GREATLY BENEFITS SAINT MARY'S – PLEASE SUPPORT CTODP
CTODP is the largest single support for the Saint Mary's financial aid program. For the 2007/2008 school
year, through the generosity of individual donors, CTODP has made more than one million dollars available to our
families, helping more than 400 students. This is an increase of more than $150,000 from the prior year. We thank
everyone who has supported CTODP, especially those who have designated Saint Mary's as the school to benefit
from your generosity.
For the 2007 calendar year, the maximum credit for married couples will be $1,000, and for single
taxpayers the maximum credit will be $500. A contribution to CTODP is one of the best “investments” you can
make. You can receive a dollar for dollar tax credit when you file your Arizona income tax return and also claim a
deduction on your federal income tax return. So, it costs you nothing to participate. You can actually make money
through this program.
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SCHOLARSHIP & BENEFITS BOARD
The Saint Mary’s Scholarship and Benefits Board was founded in 1984 to provide a foundation to assist Saint Mary’s High School.
The role of the Scholarship and Benefits Board is to acquire and raise funds to provide tuition assistance to students with a
demonstrated financial need, to provide funding for capital improvements, and to assist the faculty and staff while maintaining the
school’s rich tradition and history. The following programs are maintained by the Saint Mary’s Scholarship & Benefits Board to help
provide tuition assistance for the students of Saint Mary’s.
THE POSSE PROGRAM 2006-2007
A Partnership of Students, Sponsors & Educators Helping Those With Most Need
Started in 1995, this program recognized that students with the greatest need required special help to make the Saint Mary’s
experience a reality. POSSE sponsors help provide financial assistance to such a student for a 3 or 4-year period and have the
opportunity to provide encouragement and inspiration throughout the year. Recipients are selected as a part of the school’s overall
financial aid program. POSSE sponsors can choose from among a number of different annual gift levels, ranging from $500 to full
tuition amounts; several sponsors fund multiple POSSE students. Thanks to our POSSE sponsors for the 2006/2007 school year.
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bertrand Mr. & Mrs. Herb Bool Mr. Tom Boyle Mr. & Mrs. Ben Butler Mr. Joe Contadino
Mr. & Mrs. Matt Cunningham Mr. & Mrs.Sean Cunningham Mr. Gary Davidson Mr. Greg Dudo Ms. Lorie Futch
Ms. Margaret Gabaldon Mr. Mike Halvorson Mr. & Mrs. Clem Hellman Ms. Judy Wischer Ms. Kathy Machmer
Mr. & Mrs. Clint Magnussen Mr. Robert Mayhall Mr. Terry McGillicuddy Ms. Patricia Malkoon Muecke Mr. Bill Reilly
Mr. Mike Ricke Ms Aleta Speier Dr. & Mrs. Jay Standerfer Mr. & Mrs. Mike Tiffany Ms. Norma Fitzgerald
Ms. Susan Hurley Deconcini Mr. Sonny Rodriguez
MEMORIAL GIFTS 2006-2007
Our deepest gratitude to the families who paid tribute and honor to a loved one by supporting Saint Mary’s High School.
All memorial gifts helped to support the Father Blaise Scholarship Fund.
Carolyn & Rose Ackel Memorial Marjorie Baker Memorial Harold Broderick Memorial Alice Ciani Memorial
Mrs. Gloria Elias Ms. Winn Jones Olliver Mr. George M. Seivert Mr. & Mrs. Richard Lowell Johnston
Delia Cunningham Scholarship Fund
Ms. Mary Rogers
Eldridge Family Memorial
Mrs. Dianne Janet Cornell
Lucy Emery Memorial
Ms. Janice Dinner Mr. & Mrs. Steven Doctors Ms. Anita Erwin Ms. Helen Sandalls Ms. Patricia Tobbe Dr. Polly Turner M.D.
Frankie Mazon Memorial
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Acosta Mr. & Mrs. Edward Aguirre American Express Retirees Assoc. Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Angulo
Mr. & Mrs. David Bartlett Ms. Rita Carrillo Mrs. Lupe Casas Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc.
Cope Behavioral Services, Inc. Mrs. Alice Cordova Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Fahey Fraternal Order of Police Lodge AG58
Mrs. Margo Gutierrez Mr. & Mrs. Dan Hafner Mrs. Gertrude Hickman Mr. & Mrs. Aaron Kizer
Ms. Cathy McGonigle Ms. Velia Morelos Mrs. Margie Navarro Mr. Tommy Nunez, Sr.
Dr. Louis Olivas Mr. Daniel Ortega, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. George Rodgers Univision Television
Mrs. Lucia Valdiva
W. D. Schock
Michael Mitchell Memorial
Ms. Nina Alexander Ms. Willistine Arms Ms. Heather Aubry Mr. Everett Bell Ms. Neelura Bell
Mr. Roberta Boster Mr. Chester Bowles Ms. June Boyde Ms. Melanie Bradford Mr. Joseph Brazile
Mr. Bernie Brown Mr. Philip Bucknor Ms. Valerie Burkhardt Ms. Esther Burroughs Ms. Lynne Burroughs
Mr. Neal Burroughs L. A. Cade Ms. Carol Codrington Ms. Gwendolyn Coley Ms. Marjorie Course
Mr. Jesse Dennis Desmond, Marcello & Amster Ms. Deborah Meyers Ms. Nicole Doumani Mr. Gary Farwell
Eudon Ferrell Ms. Sara Finney Ms. Helga Flemister Ms. Betty Gardin Mr. Leonard Grant
Mr. Fred Hatcher Ms. Catherine Head Ms. Shirley Henderson Ms. Vivian Howell Ms. Pamela Hubbard-Wiley
Ms. Adrienne Kennedy Ms. Aileen Kennedy Ms. Barbara Kimble Lea Associates, Inc Ms. Cera Lee
Mr. Roy Lott Mr. Michael Manuel Ms. Darlene Mason-Lockett Ms. Louise McClain Mr. Sanford Meltzer
Ms. Dana Mitchell Ms. Faith Mitchell Ms. Beverly Peguss Morgan Ms. Leslie Ann Orticke Ms. Lisa Padilla
Mr. Robert Patton Mr. Herman Randale Ms. Patricia Royal Ms. Juana Rubalcava Ms. Cal Saunders
Ms. Wendy Saxon Ms. June Sewell Ms. Patricia Shade Mr. Clarence Shields Ms. Lana Soroko
South Bay Sports Medicine Ms. Mary Stallings Ms. Gayle Frances Pollard Terry Mr. Rudolph Wakefield Ms. Theodoshia Walker
Ms. Michele Walllace Ms. Nedy Warren Ms. Eleanor Williams Ms. Grace Yamanaka
DESIGNATED FUNDS
Our deepest gratitude to the donors who established the following tuition assistance funds to support students of Saint Mary’s High
School. We continue to honor the wishes of our supporters through their established funds.
McIntyre Scholarship Fund Labbe Memorial Scholarship Fund Steven Beltran Memorial Scholarship Fund
Fr. Blaise Cronin Scholarship Fund Delia Cunningham Scholarship Fund Jack Machmer Memorial Fund
Kirk Scholarship Fund Jack & Jeanette Ward Scholarship Fund George Cocreham Scholarship Fund
The Blas Lending Library
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UPCOMING REUNIONS
CLASS OF '57 – FIFTIETH REUNION!!!
November 9-11, 2007
CLASS OF 77 – THIRTIETH REUNION
We have no information from this Class. If you would like to form a
reunion committee, please contact the Development Office
CLASS OF 87 – TWENTIETH REUNION
Saturday, November 3, 2007
The Boys
The Girls
On Friday, November 9, we are planning a morning golf tournament and
separate get-togethers for the boys and the girls on Friday evening. On
Saturday, November 10, we will gather for Mass at 5:00pm in the
Basilica, followed by a Happy Hour and Dinner in the social hall of the
Church; cash bar, live music, and a slide show. Sunday has been kept
free to allow you to connect with family and friends, or just get
reacquainted with Phoenix for you out-of-towners. For more information
please contact Carole Castle (480-949-1775 or carolecastle@cox.net
Time for Another Homecoming !!!
Check out the Alumni/Reunion page of the school's website for more
details later this summer or email the reunion committee at
smclass87@hotmail.com If you know of any classmates that have not
heard from us yet, please send us the correct contact information at the
above email address.
CLASS OF '97 – TENTH REUNION
CLASS OF 67 – FORTIETH REUNION
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Senior Christmas Skit
Plans are underway for the 40th reunion of the "Golden Class." We have
a location confirmed! The dinner on Saturday, October 13, will be at the
Elks Lodge at 14424 North 32nd Street. For complete information,
check out -- www.winmarkcom.com/stmarys67.htm
You may also contact Kas Winters, 17834 North 41st Avenue, Glendale,
AZ 85308 (kaswinmark@yahoo.com or 602-843-2768).
Let's Get Off To A Roaring Start
For complete and up-to-date information please go to
www.myspace.com/sm97reunion. Most of our communication will be
done through e-mail. If you have not been contacted we may need your
email address. Please send your contact information and all questions to
sm97reunion@gmail.com.
A 45th Reunion for the CLASS of '62
Please mark your calendar for October 20, 2007, and plan to join your classmates at our 45th reunion at the home of Rosalee Walsh. Flyers detailing
the event will be mailed soon so please contact Kathy (Fahrendorf) Hargrave at kathy.hargrave@jcl.com if you do not receive yours in order to
provide current information to the reunion committee (home and email address); we are missing several addresses. Please spread the word, '62 grads,
to your fellow classmates and we look forward to seeing many of you on Saturday, October 20th.
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SHORT NOTES
Marriages and Anniverseries
Tami Fahrendorf ('96) married Byron Marlowe on June 1, 2007 at St.
Mary's Basilica. They met in '00 while attending NAU.
Kathy (Fahrendorf) Hargrave ('62) and her husband Lee celebrated
their fortieth wedding anniversary. Julie (Fahrendorf) Farrell ('69) and
her husband Pat ('70) celebrated their thirtieth wedding anniversary.
They jointly celebrated the event.
New Knights
Jennifer (Davison) Niemeyer ('97) and husband Scott Niemeyer are the
proud parents of Lucas Xavier Niemeyer, born November 14, 2006.
Jennifer graduated from the University of Notre Dame and makes her
home in Indianapolis, IN.
Notable Notes
Tiffany Nagel ('97) was a contestant on Fox Network's "Hell's Kitchen"
reality TV show. Early in the show, two contestants are asked to rate
the other's signature dish. Julia is invited to taste Tiffany’s seafood
tostada. “I think it’s good,” Julia answers. The Chef agrees and extols
Tiffany for cooking the seafood perfectly. Melissa is asked to nominate
two contestants for elimination and she chooses Joanna and Tiffany.
Tiffany tells Chef Ramsay that she is capable of doing better than what
occurred during service. The network's website: "Joanna sells Tiffany
down the river." Chef Ramsay eliminates Tiffany. Tiffany's parting
line: “I had no idea it would be this intense." [Editor's Note: Since the
contest is for $1 million, eliminating the strongest contestants is a part
of the game.]
University of New Mexico sophomore Analise Rubalcava was named
to the All-Mountain West Conference softball team. Analiese earned
the honor for the first time in her career after starting every game at
third base.
Andre Ethier ('02) now regularly patrols right field for the Los Angeles
Dodgers. In 200 at bats, Andre is hitting .261 with 5 home runs and 28
RBIs.
Brian Matusz ('05) has established himself among the elite college
baseball pitchers while only a sophomore at the University of San
Diego. He was named to the second-team Louisville Slugger All-
American Team. Brian was also named first-team All-West Coast
Conference and is a semifinalist for the prestigious Golden Spikes and
Roger Clemens Awards.
Ashleigh Schuller ('94) graduated from Phoenix College with an AA in
communications and has been accepted to the Walter Cronkite School
of Journalism at Arizona State University.
Terry Bliquez ('61) continues to demonstrate the call to service we seek
to instill in our students. Skycross is a nonprofit corporation that
supports established missionaries working on the Texas-Mexico border
with deliveries of food and medical supplies for distribution to the very
poor. For more information on Skycross, visit www.skycross.org
Anthony (T. J.) Perez ('98) received a BA in Business Finance from the
University of Phoenix. He has been promoted to the Market President
for Texas and Florida for Country Wide Bank overseeing their banking
operations in these markets. He previously served as District Manager
for Country Wide Bank for the markets in Dallas/Ft.Worth, Texas and
Little Rock, Arkansas markets. T.J. and his wife Yvonne reside in
Frisco, Texas with daughter Kaylee (age 7) and son Dominic (age 4).
The Washington Redskins signed defensive end Justin Hickman (‘03)
on April 30, 2007, as an undrafted rookie free agent. Hickman earned
first team All PAC-10 honors as a senior after totaling 42 tackles (30
solo), two forced fumbles, 19 tackles for loss and 12.5 sacks in 13
games.
REMEMBRANCES
Jenica Erin Shirley ('03) went to be
with our Lord on November 30,
2006. She possessed a quiet strength
that lifted you up just to be around
her. She took classes at Estrella
Mountain Community College,
Glendale Community College, and
finished her education at Arizona
State University. She gave several
speeches around the country about
overcoming adversity as a child to
become a successful adult. Jenica
lived a spiritual life and gave service to others all through her lifetime.
Jenica was a remarkable young woman. She was smart, loving, kind,
and had a charming sense of humor. Her family was the most important
thing in her life. Her parents, Roger and Mary, loved her deeply and
took inspiration from her courage. Her sister Katie ('00) was her soul
mate and best friend. Jenica gave meaning to the verse: "This is the day
the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad."
Sister Maria De Land passed away on January 14, 2007. Sister entered
the Saint Mary's Hall of Fame in 2005. Entering the Congregation of
Sisters of the Precious Blood in 1935, Sister devoted more than 70
years to that Congregation. She served as Principal of Saint Mary's
from 1949 to 1958, also teaching biology and chemistry. She taught at
Gerard Catholic High School from 1971 to 1977 and then moved to
Chandler, where she served as a Guidance Counselor in the public
school system until her retirement in 1997.
Rose Ackel Lewis ('54) of Indian Wells, CA passed away on February
12, 2006. She was survived by one daughter and five sons, as well as
five sisters, Dolores Golightly ('46), Gloria Elias ('51), Carolyn Ackel,
Billie Ann Weathers ('48), and Sue Ackel ('50).
Carolyn A. Ackel passed away on May 22, 2006. She was a registered
physical therapist for many years and an avid bowler. Carolyn was
survived by four sisters, Dolores Golightly ('46), Gloria Elias ('51),
Billie Ann Weathers ('48), and Sue Ackel ('50).
Lydia Hammons ('82) passed away on June 20, 2007. Services were
held in California.
New Knight Bar-B-Que Restaurant
The Rideau family has been a part of Saint Mary's for
four generations. More than 50 Rideaus have graduated from
Saint Mary's. Charlie Rideau ('56) and his son Chris Rideau
('79) have opened a new restaurant – TOWN TALK II. The
Rideaus now hold court at 3509 North 19th Avenue, just north
of Osborn Road. Party catering available. (602-234-4745)
Burleigh Rideau, Sr., moved to Phoenix from the tiny
town of Rideau, Louisiana in 1923. In 1949, Burleigh opened
the original Town Talk Barbeque, near 12th Street and
Washington. The unique blend of meats, slow cooked over
mesquite wood, with his own special sauce, provided flavorful
meals with a special taste. That same great taste -- with a perfect
blend of meats and sauce – has been reborn and you can find it
at Town Talk II.
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Our Random Drug Testing Program (2007/2008)
Saint Mary’s is committed to the health, safety, and welfare of its students and to creation of an environment in which its
students can grow in mind, body, and spirit. Our Catholic identity, embodied in our mission statement, requires us to promote a
healthy, drug-free lifestyle. Drug and alcohol abuse among teens can have devastating consequences. The broader community beyond
our campus and outside our homes is full of false promises to our youth, most obviously with respect to alcohol and to a lesser, but
notable, extent with respect to drugs.
Teenagers tend to think that life’s great tragedies cannot possibly apply to them, and they are susceptible to experimentation.
Despite our country’s best efforts, the educational component in fighting substance abuse has revealed its limitations. We have
decided to carry the fight in a different manner.
Saint Mary’s has developed a mandatory random drug testing program as a means of deterring drug and alcohol use by its
students, effective for the 2007/2008 school year. This program was not implemented in response to any widespread substance abuse
problem on our campus, nor is it intended to focus on any particular student or student group. We are not the only Diocesan high
school with such a policy. Our aim is prevention, not punishment.
Students will be chosen randomly using a random selection numbering system. If a student tests positive, the student, with
parent assistance, will need to set-up an evaluation appointment with a trained adolescent alcohol and drugs counselor. The SMHS
Personal Counselor will be granted permission to communicate with the counselors. The student and his/her parents/guardians must be
willing to abide by the recommendations in the evaluation. The student will be required to submit to testing at the discretion of the
SMHS administration for the remainder of his/her tenure at Saint Mary’s.
Saint Marys Announces Changes In Office of Development Director
S
Pat Farrell, former Development Director, has elected to return to a more student-oriented role with the school. Pat will
continue to be involved with the Virginia G. Piper Education Center until that project is brought to a completion. “In agreeing to
tackle the job of Development Director, Pat once again stepped forward to serve the community that has benefited so greatly from his
talents and skills,” said Principal Mark Mauro.
Bridget Costello, who has served the Saint Mary’s community as Alumni Director and Associate Development Director since
2001, has been appointed as the school's Development Director. Bridget graduated from Saint Mary’s in 1982. Her family's
association with Saint Mary's dates back to the class of 1944 (Aunt Alice Hurley Ackel). Other family graduates include her parents
(Jim '54 & Judy '55 Cunningham) and all her brothers and sisters (Jamie '76, Sean '76, Sheila '77, and Matt '80).
Helen Condit has joined the Development Office as Associate Development Director. She has a son who is a senior at Saint
Mary’s, Channce, and two future Knights, Couper 11, and Gary 7. Helen has served the Saint Mary’s community as Chair of the Saint
Mary’s Fashion Show. She has twelve years of experience in non-profit fundraising and event planning.
AA Chance To Be a Part of History . . . Saint Marys Commemorative Brick Project
Alumni and friends will soon be given the opportunity to reserve a permanent place in the history of Saint Mary's by buying
a personalized brick to be placed in the entrance of The Virginia G. Piper Education Center. The first phase of this project is well
underway. We have offered commemorative bricks to donors that already have made a donation or pledge of $1,000 or more to the
Capital Campaign. In the future we hope to expand this project to future donors who donate or pledge $1,000 to the Capital Campaign.
This project will allow a person to purchase a commemorative brick personally or as a gift for a child, a friend, a company, or perhaps
just someone you’ve always admired for whom you wish to do something special. Keep an eye out for information on this unique
opportunity to be a permanent part of the history of Saint Mary’s.
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