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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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