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•11 •Educator SpotlightChely Castillo is Honored as Heart ofHurtado Center at JHSBy PAUL HOGAN, AcADeMic vice PriNciPALJesuit HighSchool’s HurtadoCenter is one ofthe concrete signsof the school’scommitment todoing justice. Thespirit of AlbertoHurtado, S.J., thefirst Jesuit saint ofthe 20th century,guides us as wereach out to ourneighbors in need,but the programitself is driven anddirected by thechely castillo, Director of the Hurtado center, remarkable Chelyrecently earned educator of the Month honors.Castillo.In 2001, under the leadership of Jim Naggi, Jesuit beganan adult education program for people who want to learnEnglish as a Second Language. Since its opening, the centerhas expanded its focus to include adult and youth Englishlanguage acquisition, computer literacy, GED preparationand citizenship classes. Approximately 150 people fromWashington County come to participate in eveningclasses.Ms. Chely Castillo coordinates the evening sessions;the classes themselves are taught and tutored by volunteers(including over 40 Jesuit students and six parents this year).It is amazing to see Xavier Hall fill up with adult studentsand their children eager to learn English, computer skillsand what it takes to be a citizen of the U.S. They arriveafter working 12-hour days in jobs such as landscapers,maids, or janitors. Their attendance is consistent as theywork diligently to improve their family’s chances at a betterlife. Success is often measured in small steps at the HurtadoCenter: speaking English in complete sentences and listingthe Bill of Rights.Perhaps most significant of all, the Hurtado Center hashelped 53 people pass their US citizenship test, includingChely (in 2007) and her mother too!Chely is the heart and soul of the Hurtado program(formerly the English Language Outreach program), whichteaches English and citizenship to between 80 and 100people each school term. Whether it’s soliciting students atchurches and taco trucks; testing, evaluating and registeringstudents; monitoring weekly progress; personally contactingabsent students; setting up extra tutoring sessions;starting a “homework club” for students so parents canattend Hurtado classes; encouraging students to pushthemselves beyond what Hurtado offers to attend GEDand community college classes; or finding much-neededvolunteers, Chely gives her all in the most gracious, warm,and personable way imaginable.Chely herself is a success story. Chely is a Mayansingle mom with three children. She serves as the primarysupport for an extended family. Most inspiring of all,Chely is enrolled full-time at Portland State University,financing her education through a variety of scholarships,aid, loans, and jobs. Chely is an excellent student herself,and serves as a role model for her students.Truly an example, an inspiration, a model, and a veryspecial teacher, Chely Castillo was a worthy recipient ofour February 2009 Educator of the Month award. Whenit comes to changing the world, Chely teaches us that “Si,Se Puede!”The Hurtado center’s annual year-end celebration occured on June 3,2009. Students received certificates of compeltion and participated in apotluck. Many students wore traditional clothing from their native countriesand brought their families. Photos courtesy of Gina Gladstone.

Notes from the SuperiorFr. David Oliver, S.J. (far left front) celebrated his Jubilee with several otherJesuit priests (Jubilarians). Together, they have achieved over 2,000 yearsof service in the priesthood. Photo courtesy of Fr. John Whitney, S.J.While our home is colloquially known as the “JesuitResidence,” and sometimes, the “Jez Rez,” our community,in fact, bears the name of the patron saint of Jesuit HighSchool, Saint Peter Canisius. Those of you who know this17th century Jesuit saint will recall that he brought his keenmind, writing prowess, profound spirituality and endlessenergy to the service of Christ and His mission. Since theseare all qualities that drive a mission like Jesuit High School’s,we are proud to bear his name and to have relied upon hisprayers throughout the school’s history.There is much coming and going in our communityand the “Jez Rez” as we wrap up the 2008-09 school yearand enter into summer mode.Many of you have had the chance to meet Mr. WestLivaudais, who has been here the past two years during theregency portion of his formation. Each phase of formationis intended to keep verifying the man’s vocation to theSociety of Jesus. West had a wonderful experience hereat Jesuit High and in the community, but his prayer anddiscernment has led him to choose another path. He goeswith our love and our blessings.Joining us this year will be Father Kevin Clarke, S.J. Aftera number of years as a much beloved pastor of Saint FrancisXavier Church in Missoula, Montana, Fr. Clarke came toPortland to train as a hospital chaplain. He has served nowat Providence Medical Center for a handful of years and willcontinue to do so as he lives with us.As for the rest of us, we are a busy lot. Most of us makeour eight-day retreat during the summer time. And all of uswill get a little time off to rest up for the upcoming schoolyear. Fr. Boly, of course, continues throughout the summerin his labors as pastor at St. Pius X. In the meantime, we arehelping out at St. John Fisher, St. Thomas More, St. Pius X,St. Cecelia’s, Arch Cape, and others. There are weddings,baptisms and funerals that keep us all very busy.We are rejoicing with Fr. Robinson as he completeshis herculean task of compiling a written history of JHSthrough its first 50 years. We are very proud of him and hisaccomplishment!At the beginning of June, several of us traveled toSpokane to celebrate the Jubilees (anniversaries of beingJesuits or being priests) of many of our brothers. Whenadded together, they represented 2,000 years of service!That was followed by the moving ordination of six youngmen, including Fr. Joseph Carver, S.J. and Fr. Quan Tran,S.J. Both men taught at Jesuit for their regency and livedin our community a few years ago. We quickly returnedso that we might be able to celebrate Fr. Carver’s Mass ofThanksgiving here in the Moyer Theatre.The Canisius Jesuit Community takes very seriously itsresponsibility to hold each of you in our prayers. We servethe school not only by being teachers, administrators, andworking in development, but mostly we serve by loving theJHS community and bringing them daily to the Eucharist.We would also appreciate your prayers for us.Finally, we would like to invite anyone interested tojoin in our community celebration of the Eucharist everymorning in the Canisius Chapel at 7:15. It is here that wehold up the special intentions of Jesuit High School, ourorder and our church.Blessings and many prayers,Fr. J.K. Adams, S.J.Superior at Jesuit High SchoolThe rite of Ordination to the priesthood was given to Quan Tran, S.J., DatTran, S.J., eric Watson, S.J., christopher Hadley, S.J. and Joseph carver,S.J. on June 6, 2009, at the venerated St. Aloysius church on GonzagaUniversity’s campus in Spokane. Photo courtesy of Fr. John Whitney, S.J.•12 •

Jesuit High School students joined many other students from Jesuit schools at the Asian American Summit on April 27, 2009, at Bellarmine Prep High School.A Commitment to DiversityBy eLAiNe FOrDe, DiverSiTy DirecTOrJesuit High School seeks a student body and faculty whoreflect diversity in gender, ethnic background, and socioeconomicstatus. Such diversity encompasses more thanmulticultural representation; it also means the broadeningof the educational experience to develop an understandingof the various geographic, cultural, gender, ethnic, racial,and religious heritages and traditions. Just how does Jesuitimplement this goal of diversity/inclusivity?Various events and programs take place throughoutthe school year. Some examples are weekly Diversity Clubmeetings where students talk about current issues takingplace globally, after school events with outside speakers,attendance at student diversity conferences, culturalsummits, and one established week to celebrate diversityat JHS.This past year’s Multicultural Week theme, “150 yearsof Culture in Oregon,” included Brownbag lunch speakersthat any student could attend. The first speaker was Mr.Sakamoto who brought to life what he experienced livingin a Japanese Internment Camp during World War II. Thesecond guest was Antoine Stoudamire ’89, now know bystudents as Madgesdiq, who presented his poetry andspoken work. The week cumulated with Jesuit’s own CulturalAwareness Assembly featuring student talent, ranging fromIrish Dancers, Chinese Yo-Yo, Traditional India Dancing,and Tae Kwon Do demonstrations.Another important opportunity for the students is thesummits that are held for specific groups throughout theyear at various Jesuit schools on the west coast.Thirty-seven JHS students attended the Asian AmericanSummit on April 27, 2009, at Bellarmine Prep High School.The day was very significant to the students. Not oftencan teens share their thoughts on such topics as interracialmarriage, cultural pressures on dating, gender roles in Asianfamilies, stereotypes, racist comments heard in the hallways,and career and college choices with students from similarbackgrounds and ethnicity as they did at the summit. Thisyear’s theme, “Our Voices,” allowed the students to hearnot only from guest speakers but also from each other asstudents from Bellarmine Prep spoke to the group abouttheir personal experiences. By listening and participating,students took away something uniquely meaningful.For more information about diversity events during the200-10 school year, please stay tuned to Jesuit High School’sbi-monthly e-newsletters and the school website at www.jesuitportland.org.•14 •

Student Reflections Hit HomeThe following are excerptsfrom several students’ reflectionson the Asian American Summit:“The Asian Summit was a veryvaluable experience. The summitgives students a unique opportunityto discuss their heritage and culture,race and racism, and commonstereotypes that we deal with everyday. As a half-Asian, I’ve never reallybeen able to discuss my uniquesituation with others, so this wasan amazing day to talk about theobstacles from both sides. Justknowing other people are in thesame situation and understand isreally important.”“For me, the Asian AmericanSummit was a place where I couldlearn to really be proud of my heritageand ethnicity. I didn’t know muchabout other Asian cultural beliefs andhow they compared or contrasted tomy Vietnamese heritage. I was ableto feel comfortable and open upto my peers, something I normallydon’t do at retreat-like situations. Iwas glad I did, because I had thingsof substance to share for once. It wasan amazing experience and I’m soglad I got to go. The summit was away for us to express some of ourown frustrations. Thank you!”“Attending the Asian AmericanSummit as a freshman is anexperience I will not forget. It gaveme a chance to open my eyes tonew things. I enjoyed listeningto the speakers. They helped meunderstand that I’m not alone.Participating in the small groupsgave me an opportunity to expressmy thoughts and feelings. The icebreakers were fun and a great way toget to know people. I’m excited tohost the summit next year.”Jesuit High School DiversityDirector Elaine Forde was elected theJesuit Secondary Education Association(JSEA) Diversity Chair at the NationalDiversity Directors Conference heldMay 2009 at Our Lady of the Snows inBellevue, Illinois. Diversity Directorsfrom Jesuit high schools across thecountry gathered at the conference.While holding the office ofNational Diversity Chair, Mrs. Fordewill consult and meet with DiversityDirectors across the nation and workon networking among the directors andschools. This will be an opportunityto create community and support forthe directors who predominately workalone in their schools. Along with helpfrom the JSEA office in WashingtonD.C., Mrs. Forde will help coordinateregional conferences during the nexttwo years and host the NationalDiversity Directors Conference inPortland in 2012.“The adults who work in thesepositions in the various Jesuit schoolsare dedicated and have developedincredible programs in their schools,”said Mrs. Forde. “Many of thedirectors have ideas to share and needopportunities to share issues withpeople doing the same work in otherareas of the country.”With the increase of diversestudents and staff, the importanceof having a Diversity Director inJesuit schools to provide programsand support is essential to make eachstudent’s experience during their fouryears inclusive. Mrs. Forde has been theDiversity Director at Jesuit High for thepast eight years and has just finishedher fifteenth year at the school.•15 •

2009-10 JHSDrama Season“Children of a Lesser God” by Mark MedoffThis deeply moving, beautifully written story detailsthe relationship between a sensitive but spirited youngdeaf woman and the devoted (and hearing) young teacherwhom she meets at a school for the deaf.November 5-8, 2009 – Marilyn Moyer Theatre“Student-Directed One-Acts”Selected to direct this season are seniors MadieYoung and Charlie Hart, who are spending their summerporing over one-act scripts to select an entertaining andenlightening combination to be presented in the intimatesetting of the Black Box Theatre.January 7-10, 2010 – E.L. Wiegand Studio Theatre“Les Miserables” by Alain Boublil and Claude-MichelSchönberg; based on the novel by Victor HugoThis epic story recounts the struggle against adversityin 19th century France, as fugitive Jean Valjean eludesInspector Javert on a complex journey to redemption.Broadway’s legendary musical has been specially adaptedin this authorized school edition, abridging the show’srenowned length while carefully maintaining the integrityof one the greatest musicals ever written.February 25-March 7, 2010 – Marilyn Moyer Theatre“A Journey Into Light” is the theme of the 2009-10JHS drama season. The award-winning JHS Drama Programexplores stories of redemption through an ambitious seriesof productions. Subscriptions to the 2009-10 drama seasonare now on sale. Subscribers receive exclusive early access tothe best seats in the house and see four great shows at onelow price. Check www.jesuitportland.org/drama for moreinformation.Here’s the dramatic lineup for the Alex L. ParksPerforming Arts Center in 2009-10:“Enchanted April” by Matthew Barber; from thenovel by Elizabeth von ArnimWhen two London women decide to rent a villain Italy for a holiday away from their bleak lives, theyrecruit two very different English women to share the costand the experience. There, among the wisteria blossomsand Mediterranean sunshine, all four bloom again—rediscovering themselves in ways that they—and we—couldnever have expected. The LA Times called it “A magicaltriumph.”April 22-25, 2010 – Marilyn Moyer TheatreLeft: Several nuns in the 2009 JHS Production of “The Sound of Music.” right: Kelsey Hall ’09, as Maria, instructs the von Trapp children in song. Nearly all2008-09 JHS Drama performances enjoyed full houses. Performances of “The Sound of Music” were sold out two weeks before opening night. To guaranteeexclusive access to the best seats in the house, consider becoming a drama season subscriber for 2009-10.•16 •

•17 •Class of 2009 Graduates Six St. Andrew Nativity School AlumsBack row: Anthony Blake, Mervonce Osborne, Gail Hardy and Abraham Hernandez-rolin. Front row: Quanisha Anderson and Alice PascualThis year’s graduating class of 2009 included six students who attended and graduated from St. Andrew Nativity School in 2005. This was the second yearthat students who attended St. Andrew Nativity School for three years have successfully graduated from Jesuit High School. The students graduating will all beattending college locally and nationally in the fall. Listed are the students and the colleges they will be attending: Quanisha Anderson, University of California-Los Angeles; Anthony Blake, Holy Cross; Gail Hardy, Santa Monica College; Abraham Hernandez-Rolin, Seattle University; Mervonce Osborne, HamptonUniversity; and Alice Pascual, Portland Community College.

•18 •AthleticsJesuit Athletics: For the Health of ItBy: MiKe HUGHeS ‘79, JHS ATHLeTic DirecTOrJenna Dixon ‘09, Molly Gambee ‘11, Jacki ritacco ‘11 and Garmai Gorlorwulu ‘11 participatedin the Twilight Track Meet hosted by JHS in spring 2009.Some of my favorite moments asathletic director are early Septemberafternoons. I love to look over thepractice fields and Cronin stadiumand watch the hundreds of athletesexercise. On a typical Mondayafternoon, football and soccer teamsshare Cronin field; out on the backupper field is the JV football team, andjust below them are 70 or so freshmenrunning football drills. On the outfieldof the softball field, the JV2 women’ssoccer team is going through theirpaces. Looking west, four other soccerteams are shooting goals and runningon the west field and the multi-purposefield. Surrounding all this actionare over one hundred cross countryrunners doing repeat intervals on ournew running path. Behind me in thegyms, three volleyball teams bump, setand spike their way through practice.The buzz of activity and exercise givesSpring 2009 Sports Scoreboardmy heart joy.As we all know, youth in theUnited States are suffering throughan epidemic of obesity and unhealthylifestyles. With the proliferation ofboth fast and fatty foods and thesedentary habits of TV, computers andvideo games, the health of our youthis in crisis.The percent of overweightchildren and teens continues toincrease. According to 2000 data,among children and teens ages six to19, 15 percent (almost 9 million) areoverweight—triple the proportion in1980. The data also shows that another15 percent of children and teens agessix to 19 are at-risk of becomingoverweight. Overweight people of allages are at risk for a number of healthproblems including diabetes, heartdisease, high blood pressure, strokeand some forms of cancer.Obesity can weaken physicalhealth and well-being, whilepotentially shortening life expectancy.It can also lead to social disabilitiesand unhappiness, which may causestress and even mental illness.Even if Jesuit never wins a gameor any league titles, the fact that ourchildren are moving is a great part ofsports that we often take for granted.We tend to focus on championships orscholarships, and we often forget thehealth and joy of exercise. At Jesuit,we are proud that so many studentschoose to be active and healthy bygoing out for a sport. Last fall, 477students were involved in a sport. Inwinter, there were 246, and in thespring, 531 Jesuit scholars participatedin a sport. Altogether, over 75% of ourstudents participate in at least onesport at Jesuit.As one looks down the hallwaysat Jesuit, it is remarkable howconditioned and healthy our childrenare. Jesuit students seem to haveavoided the unhealthy national trendson obesity and sedentary lifestyle.While our athletic program is open tostudents of all shapes and sizes, ourathletic department takes some pridein being a partial reason for the fitnessof Jesuit students. Along with healthyhabits instilled by Jesuit parents andthe education and discipline of our PEand health department, our athleticprogram plays a role in nurturinglifelong health. Regardless of scores ofthe games, if our children are healthy,they are all winnersMen’s Tennis 13-0(State Champions; League Champions)Women’s Tennis 13-0(State Champions; League Champions)Men’s Track 7-0(Fourth in State; League Champions)Women’s Track 7-0(Second in State; League Champions)Varsity Men’s Lacrosse 15-5-2(State Quarterfinalists; Second in League)JV Men’s Lacrosse 14-4Varsity Women’s Lacrosse 13-5(State Quarterfinalists; Second in League)JV Women’s Lacrosse 6-5-1Men’s Golf(Second in State; League Champions)Women’s Golf(Fourth in State; League Champions)Varsity Baseball 16-10(Second in League)JV Baseball 14-8Freshmen Baseball 21-3Softball 24-4(League Champions)JV Softball 12-8JV2 Softball 6-13

The Legacy ClubLegacy ClubActivity & GrowthThe Legacy Club is a group of individuals who have included Jesuit in theirestate plans. Their gifts will live in perpetuity with interest from the giftscontinually benefitting Jesuit students and Jesuit High School.• We have 247 Legacy Club membersas of June 30, 2009.• We have nine new Legacy Clubmembers since July 1, 2008.• We have six individuals who arecurrently in the process of includingJesuit in their estate plans.• We have 20 individuals consideringour request to include Jesuit in theirestate planning.Campaign Update: Planned Giving & Endowment• At the present time, the goal for the endowment phase of our capital campaignis eight million dollars. At this time, we have $5,243,077 pledged or in cash forour endowment goal.• The Planned Giving goal of our campaign is to have enough new Legacy Clubmembers to reach a goal of $10 million. We are presently over $2.7 million inplanned gifts.Giving Back Financially in ThanksBy: JAN (KeySer) HArriNGTON,FOrMer JHS STAFF MeMBerMy son’s best friend, JasonMcQuin, graduated from Jesuit in 1993and was killed in an auto accidentthe following winter. His memorialservice was held in the Knight Foyerand attended by parents and students,our family, the football team of whichhe was a proud member, and I’m surethe library staff. My son was one ofJason’s pallbearers. It was a beautifulservice, wrenching of course, but myfirst real glimpse of the special placethat Jesuit is.Jason attended Jesuit as the resultof donations to the financial aidprogram. He was a shining exampleof a man for others, and we miss himvery much. His picture hangs in thelibrary office, where he spent manyhours.Some years later, I was approachedby a member of the Jesuit staff toapply for a position available at Jesuit.Jesuit hired me, knowing that I facedimminent chemotherapy for recentsurgery for breast cancer. In my mind,I served Jesuit in honor of Jason,raising funds for the Annual Appealand helping with other efforts to fundfinancial aid. I found a wonderful,supportive family of people whotouches me to this day.I think I was led to Jesuit and wassupposed to work in what was thenan office remodeled from a priest’sresidence, just down the hall fromthe Chapel, helping raise funds forfinancial aid. I, as a non-Catholic,spent many hours in the Chapel,praying for strength and thankingGod for allowing me the privilege tohelp provide opportunities for youngmen and women to attend such aschool. I felt humbled and honored tobe a member of the staff.I eventually left Jesuit andreturned to the industry I left behindduring my illness. I was blessed tohave served at Jesuit and wanted togive back financially. I give annually toJason’s financial aid endowment, askmy firm to match my donation, andhave dedicated a portion of my lifeinsurance program to his endowmentas well. It is small thanks for Jesuit’sgift to Jason, and the school’s gift tome.“The priorities of God first, family, community and selflast resonate through the ages of Jesuit teaching and culture.Jesuit education personifies excellence in everything astudent undertakes. That philosophy permeates all we doand continues in our life script. Jesuit education preparesone for a life of excellence wrapped in spirituality. That isthe legacy Sandra and I want to leave for our grandchildrenand other qualified students for years to come.”John E. Shepanek, Legacy Club Member, President’sClub Member, JHS Grandparent & JHS Board Member“We decided to include Jesuit in our plans for a numberof reasons. First, it is such an easy way to give. Bequestsprovide for something very positive to come out of somethingthat is not always easy, death. We also chose Jesuit asan expression of profound thanks for the experience ourdaughter Carleigh ‘06 had as a Jesuit student. We hope ourgift will allow others who don’t have the financial ability tohave this life-shaping experience. Because of Jesuit’s longhistory and good stewardship, we have every confidenceour gift will be used wisely and for the benefit of studentsand the Jesuit community. ”Lori Flexer, Legacy Club Member & JHS Parent•19 •

•21 •Financial Aid Luncheon on October 14 - We Need You!Our goal this year is to raise$250,000 to help make a Jesuiteducation possible for all the qualifiedstudents who cannot afford to payfull tuition. Your participation atthis important fundraiser will makea difference in the lives of many.Please call Ashley Amato today at(503) 291-5456 to reserve your seator luncheon table. You may also visitour website at www.jesuitportland.org(click “Events,” then “Financial AidLuncheon”) to get more informationor to make your much-needed gift.The students thank you. The JesuitHigh School Development Office andFinancial Aid Luncheon Board thankyou.Did You Know?“Jesuit has prepared me immenselyfor whatever path I choose. I’m extremelygrateful for the support I receive. I do nottake for granted the opportunity handedto me—an opportunity that has changedmy life. My years at Jesuit will shapewho I will be for the rest of my life.”~ JHS financial aid recipientThese words are a testimony tothe impact of financial aid for thestudents at Jesuit High School. Thisyear, nearly one in four of our studentswould not be here without financialaid. They need your help. Thirtyadditional families asked for assistancethis year compared to last year. Dueto the economic environment, manyfamilies are struggling to find a wayto pay tuition even with the financialhelp we are providing.Our seventh annual FinancialAid Luncheon will be back on theJHS campus and we are delighted toannounce Mike and Laurie Kelley asour 2009 Financial Aid LuncheonChairs. Mike and Laurie passionatelybelieve that by raising funds, JesuitHigh School benefits from a diversestudent body.In addition to our dedicatedchairs, we have assembled a FinancialAid Luncheon Board. Every memberof the Board shares Mike and Laurie’scommitment and dedication to thecause. When you see the memberslisted below, please take a moment tothank them for their important work;we cannot do what we do withoutthem!2009 Financial Aid LuncheonBoard of MembersChairs - Mike & Laurie KelleyBrian Bayliss ‘95Tabitha BeckerJulie BrandsKay BrantleyBarbara GramTricia HeffernanTracy Bagli HooperKathy KilroyKatie MaagLinda MaletisMiki McGrainMary MonnatTeresa Schneider• Jesuit’s financial aid program is nota talent or merit-based scholarshipprogram. It is based solely uponone criteria: family need.• Nearly every one of the Jesuitfamilies applying for aid wasawarded less financial assistancethan they needed because wesimply do not have enough moneyavailable.• $1,420,000 in need-based aid wasawarded with an average grant of$5,500 for the 2009-10 academicyear.• Over the past five years, the amountof aid awarded has increased$528,500.Give Online Today!Visit www.jesuitportland.orgClick “Giving”to make your online donation.- or -Mail a donation to us inthe envelope provided inthis magazine.

•22 •Auction ‘09This year has been an amazing journey. A sincerethank you to each and every person who made thisyear’s Auction, “Odyssey, Join us for the Journey,” sucha tremendous success! Nearly 450 people enjoyed thefestivities at the Live Gala on May 2. The monies raisedhelp the school with operational costs in order to keeptuition affordable.Sandy Jones cuddles her new puppy.Andy Bryant and Mary and Frank Gill enjoy the live bidding.Kelsey Hall ‘09 and Nikki Petroff ‘10 draw the winning goldenticket with assistance from Jeff Hall.Fr. Bill Hayes, S.J., sets the stage with the night’s opening prayer.Football player Steven McGrain ‘10 sells a raffle ticket to Pat O’Brien ‘69.

Auction ‘09: Paddle RaiseRole ModelreFLecTiON WriTTeN By ANTHONy BLAKe ‘09 ANDPreSeNTeD By HiM THe eveNiNG OF THe Live AUcTiONThe room was muggy as a couple kidsstraggled in with their binders in hand. I tilted back inmy chair, waiting for the last student, who purposelyavoided coming to the library. The day would betough, teaching advanced sixth-graders new mathlessons while helping slower students catch up withthe others. This group of boys was applying foracceptance to St. Andrew Nativity School. The lastboy walked in without his tie and a huge grin onhis face. He shouted, “Mr. Blake, guess what? I didmy homework.” I smiled hoping his statement wasaccurate. He was out of uniform without his tie, butI’d let him pass if he did his homework. I tried tosplit the students up according to their skill level.The advanced students complained about my newworksheets. The rest pleaded their cases about whythey didn’t need help. Volunteering at the middleschool I had attended wasn’t going to be easy.After distributing the papers, I did my bestto imitate a teacher by walking around the room,occasionally peaking over a boy’s shoulder. After fiveminutes, I noticed that a kid who earlier had claimedto do his homework was staring at the picturesof graduates on the wall. In my best stern teachervoice, I told him to focus. He replied, “Mr. Blake Iwas taking a break. Look, I got one problem done.”Immediately every boy yelled how many problemsthey had finished.Realizing everything was a competition, I told theboys whoever completed their worksheet first had lessproblems for homework. Suddenly the group of sevensixth-grade boys looked like scholars with pen andpencil in hand. Inside of me was a feeling of relief; Ifinally got them to focus.Everyone was on task except for Selvin. He hadattention deficit disorder. It was almost impossibleto keep him on task in those conditions: the morningon a hot summer day, wearing uniforms. He blurtedout, “Mr. Blake, is that you up there on the wall?You went to this school right?” I told him I had. Heagain succeeded in disturbing the class. They beganto talk about how small I was and how I had to wear auniform like them.Questions came about being in high schooland reading “long and boring” books. I realizedthe worksheets would have to be delayed. In hopesof bringing the class together, I asked a question Ialways wondered: Who is your role model? Mostnamed rappers or sports players. I remembered beingin their shoes. They talked about their dreams ofgraduating from high school as I sat and stared at thebookshelves.Talkative Selvin was silent. I asked him and heshouted, “You, Mr. Blake. You’re my role model.You’re smart and you always help us even though wenever pay attention. I’m going to be like you.” Therest yelled and told me they’d come to my school oneday. I was speechless. The boys were competing foracceptance to the school. They were sixth-grade kidsdoing math in the middle of the summer hoping to getaccepted rather than go to their local public school.I realized kids without opportunities had to fightfor any chance that came their way. A sudden senseof responsibility was placed upon me. I had to be thatguy they looked up to. No one in my family ever wentto college and these boys were talking about dreamsof finishing high school. I saw myself as one of them,only a couple of years older.Before that day I always wanted to “besomebody” to make my mama proud. From thenon I was going to “be somebody” for the boys whograduated after me. I would make the best of myopportunity. Someday, I was going to graduate fromcollege. Not for myself, my mom or family, but forkids like me who never got the chance. I suddenlydiscovered that my outlook on life was changedbecause of a boy who couldn’t finish his homework.The bell rang and I collected their homework.Unfortunately, Selvin forgot his at home.•23 •

Sharon Hiemen, Nancy Asbury, Kate Foulke, catherine Molloseau, West Livaudais, and Jackie SchusterDeparting Faculty:Nancy Asbury, Kate Foulke, Sharon Hiemen,catherine Molloseau, West Livaudais, andJackie Schuster Bid Goodbye to JHSBy PAUL HOGAN, AcADeMic vice PriNciPALIt was a bittersweet celebration inthe Clark Library on Friday, May 29,as the Jesuit High School faculty saidgoodbye to six beloved companions.The “Class of 2009” is moving ina variety of directions, includingretirement, new jobs, and excitingadventures.For Nancy Asbury, the facultyparty marked her fourth “official”retirement from JHS in the past fiveyears. In that span, the remarkableMs. Asbury has three times rescuedthe school when English teachershave moved, had babies, or run intounexpected health issues. Nancyhas now taught ten years worth offreshmen, seniors, and journalismstudents of all ages, imbuing them witha love of literature and a commitmentto clarity.At the faculty party, Nancy wasgreeted by her colleagues sporting herpicture on stickers placed on the lapelsof their shirts, over the caption, “JustSay No.” We administrators can stillhope that Nancy will continue to “sayyes” whenever we need a top-notchEnglish teacher, but I have a feelingwe will not be seeing her back for afifth engagement. After an impressivecareer as an attorney, a lobbyist fornon-profits, and an educator, Nancyhas certainly earned the right to relax,travel, read, and visit her children.“I will always have a hard timesaying ‘no,’ since I have so manyfriends at Jesuit and enjoy the studentsso much,” says Nancy.Biology teacher Kate Foulke justwrapped up her second “tour of duty”at JHS. In the early 90s, Kate helpedthe school transition to coeducation.After taking seven years off to be afull-time mom, Kate returned to Jesuitin 2004. She has been job-sharingin the biology lab with KathrynMahoney, who will return to full-timestatus in the fall. We will miss Kate’sunique blend of fierce intelligence,advocacy for science, and compassionfor students.Ms. Sharon Hiemen of theTheology Department is retiring, andgetting married this summer. Sharon,a warm and nurturing mentor tomany students, has taught FaithDevelopment and Scripture for thepast eight years. In recommendingher to be Jesuit’s May 2009 Educatorof the Month, one of Sharon’scolleagues said this: “In her work withthe Unity Committee, the Setons,on Encounters and in her classroom,Sharon provides a safe haven of loveand acceptance for all students. Shecan be seen cheering on students atathletic events, applauding studentsat drama productions, and rooting•24 •

on the robotics team. What a terrificembodiment of what is good and kindand loving on our faculty!”“Jesuit High School is an amazingcommunity,” says Sharon. “From allthe people that support us in a varietyof ways, to the parents of our students,to the faculty and staff, and mostimportantly, to our great students. Ihave always been so proud to say thatI teach at Jesuit—the greatest reasonbeing the amazing young people whohave graced our halls. It has been aspecial honor to walk onto the campusevery day, and I will always say thankyou for that.”Dr. Catherine Molloseau ismoving to OES after contributingmightily to the Jesuit physics program,and building the school’s new androbust robotics program. Catherinecame to us from Intel, after receivingher PhD in materials science fromCarnegie Mellon. Jordan Freeman ‘09told the Jesuit Crusader newspaper thatDr. Molloseau “has an authentic andextraordinary dedication to whatevershe involves herself in, whether it’srobotics, rowing, or physics.”Mr. West Livaudais came to usas a Jesuit scholastic, and is movingon from Jesuit after two years oftremendous contributions in andout of the classroom. In addition toteaching theology, West served as chairof the school’s nascent SustainabilityCommittee and as a track coach. Healso attended many retreats, dramaproductions, ball games, and otherco-curricular events in support of thestudents. West says that one of hisbiggest lessons at Jesuit was learninghow lovable the students are.By far the most dramatic leavetakingtook place on June 1 at 2:28p.m., two minutes before the lastclass of the school year, when theentire student body and staff gatheredoutside Jackie Schuster’s classroom.In a scene inspired by “Mr. Holland’sOpus,” Sandy Satterberg met Jackieoutside of her room and walked herthrough throngs of cheering studentsand teachers, many of whom (likeJackie herself) were in tears as wecelebrated Jackie’s 33 years of serviceto Jesuit.At graduation, Sandy presentedJackie with an award that marked her33 years of teaching at Jesuit. Sandynoted that Jackie has taught over6,700 Jesuit students, including morethan 90% of those passing throughJHS in the past 30 years. As Sandy said,“Jackie has had to be remarkably opento growth, as she transitioned fromteaching students to type on manualtypewriters, to electric keyboards, tocomputers, and from Microsoft-DOSto Vista and beyond!”All six of these educators havehad a hand in shaping Jesuit into theamazing school it is today, and all sixhave left their imprint on generationsof students. We hope and expect tosee them back visiting us in the yearsto come, and wish them Godspeed ontheir next adventures.Don clarke cranks up the boom box to the musicfrom “Mr. Holland’s Opus.”Jackie Schuster was greeted with applauseand smiles from students, faculty and formerstudents on her last day of class.Jesuit Student OnlyOne in Oregon toScore Perfect on RecentACT ExamGabe Buckmaster, a senior at JesuitHigh School (class of 2010), is the onlystudent in Oregon who took the ACTExam in April 2009 to achieve a 36,the top composite score. Gabe is oneof only 268 students in the U.S. whoreceived a top score of 36 on that ACTnational test. Nationally, while theactual number of students earning ascore of 36 varies from test to test, lessthan one-tenth of one percent achievethe top score.“To be the only student in thestate to achieve a perfect score onthe April ACT exam is truly amazing.To be one of 268 students out of themillions in the United States is evenmore amazing!” says Sandy Satterberg,principal of Jesuit High School. “Gabeis an exceptional young man and anexcellent student. Jesuit High Schoolis blessed to have him as a member ofour community.”The ACT is a national collegeadmissions examination that measureswhat a student has learned in school.The exam consists of subject area testsin English, mathematics, reading andscience. Each test is scored on a scaleof 1-36, and a student’s compositescore is the average of the four testscores. For purposes of comparison,the average composite score for thenational high school graduating classof 2008 was 21.1 out of 36.•25 •

Alumni Golf Classic Scheduled forSeptember 10 at The ReserveThe Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club in Aloha is thenew venue for the 2009 Alumni Golf Classic. This eventhonors and recognizes JHS alumni and friends of theJesuit community. The traditional mid-summer date hasbeen changed to September 10 to coincide with ReunionWeekend. A full field of 144 players is expected, so earlyregistration is suggested. Steve Elorriaga ’76 and BrianMuessle ’78 are tournament co-chairs.The Reserve was chosen for several reasons. As a 36-hole semi-private facility, it provides the opportunity forJesuit to expand participation in the future to comfortablyaccommodate 256 players at one time. Their staff isA Preview of Fr. Robinson’s 50-YearHistory of JHSWhat follows is an excerpt from Fr. Robinson’s book,aptly named “Honoring the Tradition.” Copies of the bookwill go on sale this fall.When Jesuit High School opened to some 90 freshman on10 September 1956, many saw that Monday as a simple andsmooth transition of only 15 months. June of ‘55, after a run ofmore than 50 years, the Holy Cross Fathers closed down theirPortland area high school, Columbia Prep. The arrival of JesuitHigh, however, was not so simple, not that smooth, not a realtransition.Upon official word of the impending closure, Fr. HenrySchultheis, S.J., the Superior of the Oregon Province Jesuits,showed keen interest in the possiblity of the Jesuits moving to staffColumbia Prep. For several months starting in January of 1955,an exchange of letters and memos between Fr. Schultheis andFr. Theodore Mehling, the Provincial of the Holy Cross Fathers,experienced and provides exceptional service to groupsof our size. They have been extremely flexible in allowingour valued vendors to provide their products for thisevent. In addition, The Reserve has hosted the JELD-WENTradition, one of the four major championships playedon the PGA Champions Tour.A number of alumni, local businesses, and friendsof Jesuit High School are providing generous support.Dr. Kevin Olson ’79, Chief Medical Officer of NorthwestCancer Specialists, and Steve Elorriaga ’76, Owner ofOregon Metal Slitters, are the lead sponsors for thisyear’s event. Mulligan and raffle ticket sales proceeds willsupport the alumni food drive which last year deliveredmeals to 1,200 families.Two new competition divisions have been added thisyear: Class Year and Alumni Family. Numerous faculty andstaff, past and present, will attend as playing participantsor mingle throughout the afternoon and evening.With seven classes gathering to celebrate reunionsthis year, it seems natural to have the golf tournamentas the kick-off event to Reunion Weekend. We hope thatthose attending will also make time to tour campus andreminisce throughout the weekend. Whether travelingfrom out of town or living locally, there is no better wayto witness or embrace the Jesuit High School experiencethan by attending the community’s weekly liturgy. Ifthere is a must-attend activity this weekend, it’s FridayMass at 8:30 a.m. The energy and emotions generated willmove you. Trust us, you will be touched!For more information and a registration form, visitwww.jesuitportland.org (click on “Alumni,” then “AlumniEvents”). Registration forms can be downloaded. If youhave questions, please contact Brian Muessle at (503)291-5403 or bmuessle@jesuitportland.org.discussed the value of the acreage, the buildings, furnishingsand equipment. Their correspondence leaves little doubt thatthe Jesuits could soon be coming to staff Columbia Prep. A noteof 23 February indicated it might happen at any moment, butat the bottom of the page the Provincial’s handwriting dated14 April, mentioned “no definite word concerning Columbia.Our letters from Rome have been slow...”•26 •

El Salvador Service Immersion Trip - Spring Break 2009From March 20-28, 2009, while many of their classmateswere on spring break in Mexico, Hawaii or the Oregon beach,14 Jesuit students were on an immersion trip in El Salvador.On this not-so-ordinary spring break, Jesuit students, led byMs. Karen Love and Mr. Mike Hughes, built the foundationof a school house and worked with rural, impoverishedchildren through a program called Seeds of Learning.In addition to the trench digging and concrete andrebar work, the students engaged in spiritual and culturaldiscussions about the troubled politics of this developingcountry. During the first days of the trip, the students visitedthe church where Archbishop Oscar Romero was assassinatedwhile saying Mass. They also visited the Jesuit University ofCentral America and prayed at the site where seven Jesuitpriests, their housekeeper and her daughter were murderedby right wing death squads during their country’s bloodycivil war of the 1980s.The majority of time was spent at the village of LasTrincheras adding on a third building to a rural school. Thenew school house will be used to expand the school to 7thgrade. “It’s imperative that these students have a place tolearn, especially considering children in El Salvador usuallydrop out of school after 6th grade,” said Ms. Love. WhenJesuit first arrived, the children at the school were very shy.But after a few days of soccer games, children’s games, andtutoring, the bonds of friendship quickly formed.Each night, the Jesuit students gathered to journal, readscripture, pray and reflect on the day’s experience. Guestspeakers from church and political action groups sharedtheir intense and spiritual journey with the Jesuit students.“There is a strong connection between their country andour Jesuit school,” said Mr. Hughes. “So many of theirspiritual leaders—including the murdered Jesuit priests—arean example of modern-day prophets and saints who stoodup for peace and justice.”•27 •

VALDICTORIANSKatherine BruceKristen ColwellMargaret-Ann SegerNoelle VanRysselbergheSALUTATORIANSJacob BiezeTierney O’RourkeNATIONAL MERIT FINALISTSKristen ColwellCaroline CondonDia HazraRebecca LawlerBryan MaackErik PetersonSarah ShafferGeoffrey VincentRoshen WarrierNATIONAL MERITCOMMENDED STUDENTSDavid CoitDaniel GriffithGrace GuzmanKathleen HouckOliver MarshWinston NevilleTierney O’RourkeDalton PeturssonEmily RhodesLeanna RobbChristopher RobinsonAshley SchneiderJason SchrayNoelle VanRysselbergheMichael WalczykSENIOR SPEAKERSMollie MooreAlpha TessemaSENIOR LOYALTY AWARDSJared O’LoughlinNatalie SimmonsFR. HENRY SCHULTHEISCHRISTIAN COMMITMENT AWARDKathleen HouckJESUIT SECONDARY EDUCATIONASSOCIATION AWARDSTierney O’RourkeToryn SlaterSTUDENTSStudents Beginning the Year: 1161Students Ending the Year: 1159Retention Rate for 08-09: 99%Catholic: 77%Female/Male: 48%/52%Diversity: 21%Average Daily Attendance: 95%Average Class Size: 24Student/Teacher Ratio: 17/1FACULTYNumber of Faculty: 89Average Years of Experience: 18Bachelor’s Degrees: 20%Master’s Degrees: 64%Doctorates: 5%The Class o•28 •

DEPARTMENT AWARDSArt: Rebecca LawlerBand: Daniel GriffithCampus Ministry:Nick Kusanto & Nicole HuynhChoir: Kelsey HallChristian Service:Laura Staley and Alpha TessemaComputer Science: Jordan FreemanDiversity: Samantha OduroDrama: Kelsey HallEnglish: Sarah ShafferFrench: Kathleen HouckHistory: Bryan MaackJapanese: Matthew VandeheyJournalism: Hallie RiswoldgMathematics: Rebecca LawlerPhotography: Zachary KrahmerPhysical Education:Nick Davies & Eileen McCartinScience: Bryan MaackSpanish: Daniel GriffithStudent Government:Bruce ChaddockTech Theatre: Chris OrazioTheology: Alex SchiedlerYearbook: Elizabeth Grahamof 2009EVALUATIONAverage SAT Scores for Class of 2008:Jesuit 1733Oregon 1552Nation 1511AP Tests Spring 2008:293 tests to 197 studentsCLASS OF 2009Total Hours of Christian Service:35,167Average Christian Service Hours perStudent: 127Number of National Merit Finalists: 9Number of National MeritCommended Students: 15Number of Presidential Awardsfor Academic Excellence: 125Number of National Honor SocietyMembers: 78College Bound: 99%Total Scholarships for One Year:$978,164Total Scholarships for Four Years:$24,367,458•29 •

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Graduation AwardsPresident’s Age Quod Agis AwardLeeann LeavertonThe motto of Jesuit High School is Age Quod Agis, “Dowell whatever you do.” The President’s Award recognizesindividuals who have “done well” in the context of theirassociation with Jesuit High School. This year, Jesuit HighSchool is proud to present two Age Quod Agis Awards, oneof which is presented to Leeann Leaverton.Leeann moved to Portland from California in the early80s and became the athletic director at St. Mary’s Academy,making her the only female athletic director in the stateat that time. She recalls working side-by-side with DickGedrose and Fr. Robinson when they were the athleticdirectors at Jesuit High School. Leeann and her husband,Clarke, have three children who all graduated from Jesuit:Amie ’03, Betsy ’05 and Ryan ’08.Leeann has been generously giving her time to Jesuitfor the last 10 years. She started out as a Jesuit lunch mombefore finding a permanent home in the counseling office.She helps with mail andadministrative duties, makesappointments, and does amultitude of other tasks.Although her youngest childgraduated last year, Leeannremains devoted to our schooland says: “It’s my honor tocome into the counselingoffice every Monday andWednesday. A little positiveguidance and reinforcementand showing you care go along way with students.”It gives us great pride to present Leeann with thePresident’s Age Quod Agis Award for 2009.President’s Age Quod Agis AwardAlex GrauertThis year, Jesuit High School is proud to present asecond President’s Age Quod Agis Award to Alex Grauert forhis numerous years of outstanding volunteer service andcommitment to Jesuit High School.Alex and his wife, Karen, have four children, three ofwhom have already graduated from Jesuit. Their youngestchild, Ali, will graduate in 2010.Alex’s volunteer connection to Jesuit High School beganyears ago with the Booster Club. Alex agreed to run theoperations side of concessions and worked hard to improvefood quality, enhance customer service, and, in the process,completely transformed concessions.Each year, thanks in large part to Alex’s thoroughguidance and commitment,the Booster Club providessignificant revenues to theschool. Alex helps withconcessions from earlyAugust through the endof May each year, not tomention assisting withthe annual Christmas treesale and two basketballtournaments. Volunteeringis a full-time job for himand he’s thankful to passthe gauntlet to the nextgeneration of Booster Clubmembers.Alex’s advice is tangible: “There is always a need forvolunteers. Even to have someone help sell hotdogs at asoccer game for a few hours really makes a difference. Figureout a way to say ‘yes’ and go from there. I’ve loved everyminute of my volunteer experience at Jesuit.”It is with great pride that we present Alex with thePresident’s Age Quod Agis Award for 2009.Fr. Pedro Arrupe, S.J. AwardCindy ReopelleFr. Pedro Arrupe, S.J.(1907-1991) served as SuperiorGeneral of the Society ofJesus from 1965 until 1983.Fr. Arrupe gave one of hismost famous speeches in1973 when he proposed theeducational objective to form“men and women for others.”.Jesuit High Schoolinitiated the Arrupe Award in1998 to honor and recognizeindividuals whose service is a model to all of what it meansto be a person for others. The award has been presentedonly five times before. This year we are pleased to presentthis award to Cindy Reopelle.Cindy graduated from Gonzaga University in 1980. Shebegan her teaching career at Gonzaga Preparatory Schoolshortly after graduating from college, teaching theologyfull-time for seven years, then part-time while co-directingthe Campus Ministry program for four years. Cindy thenbecame the Academic Vice Principal and AdmissionsDirector at Gonzaga Prep, positions she held simultaneouslyfor the next ten out of thirteen years.Five years ago, Cindy became the Provincial Assistant•32 •

for Secondary and Middle Education and Assistant for Jesuitand Lay Collaboration. As Provincial Assistant, Cindy actsas the liaison between the provincial and the five schools inthe Oregon Province including Jesuit High School. Cindy’sprimary responsibility is ensuring that schools are livingout the Jesuit mission and retaining their Jesuit identity.For Cindy’s lifelong commitment to service and hercontinued support of Jesuit education and our school, weare proud to present Cindy Reopelle with the Fr. PedroArrupe Award for 2009.Alumna of the YearDr. Melissa Zimel ‘00Each year, Jesuit High School presents the Alumnusor Alumna of the Year Award to an individual whoseactions and deeds represent the values of Jesuit HighSchool as found in the Profile of the Jesuit Graduate atGraduation: Open to Growth, Intellectually Competent,Loving, Religious, and Committed to Doing Justice. Thisyear, Jesuit High School is proud to present two Alumniof the Year awards, one of which is presented to Dr.Melissa Zimel. Melissa is the first alumna to ever receivethe Alumna of the YearAward.Melissa graduated inthe class of 2000. She wasdiagnosed with cancerwhen she was 12 andspent two years of her lifein and out of hospitals.She had eight differentsurgeries on her hip,rounds of chemotherapy,and missed half of herfreshman year at Jesuit.Melissa is now fullyrecovered. She becamevery involved withcancer organizations and cancer victims during her yearsat Jesuit and was one of the founders and organizers of the“Fat Daddy Ball,” a concert that benefitted the AlexandraEllis Memorial Children’s Cancer Association.After graduating from Jesuit, Melissa went to theUniversity of Southern California and spent a summer inGhana, Africa, volunteering with the ministry of healthin a small village. Melissa graduated from Chicago’sNorthwestern Medical School in 2008 and is now busy inher first year of her residency in Royal Oak, Michigan.Melissa advises: “You’re never a success just by yourself.I feel strongly that way about myself. I have been given somuch support throughout my life. When people supportyou, it’s that much easier to succeed.”For her dedication to making a difference in this worldand her strong commitment to live a life that matters andhas meaning to herself and others, Jesuit High School isproud to present the 2009 Alumna of the Year Award to Dr.Melissa Zimel.Alumnus of the YearEdward Gormley ‘66This year, JesuitHigh School is proudto present a secondalumni award, theAlumnus of the YearAward, to EdwardGormley.Edward graduatedfrom Jesuit in 1966.He has fond memoriesof playing pinball atthe Valley BowlingAlley, spending hisdollar-per-weekallowances on milkshakes, and window washing for Fr.Morrison.Edward met Candy, his wife of 41 years, at GonzagaUniversity early in their freshman year. After graduatingfrom Gonzaga, Edward went into the family business ofGormley Plumbing and Heating. When a neighborhoodissue arose, he signed a petition and attended a citycouncil meeting. Edward was appointed to a planningcommission, and his political career took off from there.In 1984, Edward was elected mayor of McMinnville,Oregon. After 24 years as mayor, he retired last year.In their joint commitment to justice, Edward andCandy have been able to reach out to many in theircommunity. The cause dearest to them is the Mayor’sBall, which benefits Kids on the Block, an after-schoolenrichment program for children.Edward and Candy have been recognized numeroustimes for their philanthropic efforts. Most recently,Edward was awarded Gonzaga University’s DistinguishedAlumni Merit Award.Edward advises to learn all that you can and to useyour time well. Edward says: “Take the Ignatian viewpointand tattoo it in your mind. These are the guideposts toprosper and succeed. I firmly believe we were placed onearth to serve others and that is our mission in life.”For his commitment to Jesuit education, his life ofservice and his desire to make a tangible difference inhis community, Jesuit High School is proud to recognizeEdward as 2009 Alumnus of the Year.•33 •

Graduation AwardsSt. Peter Canisius AwardDr. Kevin Olson ‘79 & Lisa OlsonSt. PeterCanisius, S.J.is the patronsaint of JesuitHigh School. Acontemporaryof St. Ignatiusof Loyola, hewas a famousscholar,preacher andwriter. He wasa teacher at thefirst Jesuit school for lay students and from there foundedmany Jesuit schools in Germany. The Catholic Churchcanonized him in 1925.The St. Peter Canisius Award is Jesuit High School’s mostprestigious honor. This year we are pleased to present thisaward to Kevin and Lisa Olson.Kevin graduated from Jesuit in 1979. After earning hisbachelor’s degree in biology at the University of Notre Dame,he completed medical school at OHSU. Lisa graduated fromLakeridge High School. She earned her bachelor’s degree inEnglish at Oregon State University.Kevin has been in private practice since 1996. He is alsoon the national policy board for US oncology and presidentof NW Cancer Specialists.Lisa taught English and history and coached tennis for10 years until their second child, Jake (now an eighth graderat St. Pius and an incoming freshman at Jesuit), was bornin 1995. They also have a daughter, Kathryn (Jesuit Class of2009 and destined for Tufts University in the fall). Lisa wasnot only a full-time mother, but also found time to serve inher community and was heavily involved with the CASAprogram.Kevin’s family ties and history as an alum worked tobring him back to Jesuit to help with the Alumni Winetastingevent and to participate on the Alumni Council. Kevin hasserved on Jesuit’s Board of Trustees since 2003, and wasBoard Chair for two of those years.In 2008 and 2009, Lisa co-chaired our auction and spentmonths planning, organizing, and doing the continuous,nuts-and-bolts work that makes the auction the school’slargest fundraiser. Lisa remarks that her volunteer workat Jesuit is “a great way to give back and make sure thatstudents who can’t afford Jesuit can go here.”For their dedication to this school, for their continuedsupport and prayers, and for all they have done for JesuitHigh School and the broader community, we are proud tohonor Dr. Kevin Olson and Lisa Olson with the St. PeterCanisius Award for 2009.•34 •

African-American Alumni & Student Luncheon Held May 20What would happen if we brought our students and alumni together for a luncheon?What started out as a “What if” in the mind of Sgt.George Weatheroy ’75 became one of the most powerfuland inspiring days of the school year for students, parents,and alumni of Jesuit. The first African-American Alumni &Student Luncheon took place on May 20, 2009, at JesuitHigh School. Approximately fifty people attended, includingten alums ranging from the class of ’75 to the class of ’08,parents and students. The purpose of the luncheon wastwo-fold. From an alumni side, it brought alums together tonetwork and catch up with the happenings of JHS. It also wasa celebration of our seniors: to acknowledge their journey inthe last four years, to provide advice for their next steps, andto welcome them into the alumni community.The common thread was ethnicity; providing a placewhere students of color feel safe, feel accepted, feel proudof their cultural heritage, and feel that they are being trueto themselves.For the students, it was inspiring to hear alumni storiesabout what Jesuit was like during their time and what animpact it has been for them in their lives today. Many ofthe alums have participated or are participating in today’smentoring program with the students. It was wonderful tohave as many students present to celebrate our seniors. Thefamilies that attended were wonderful and a true testamentto the love and support given to their children in their yearshere at Jesuit.Sports Illustrated Ranks JHS Athletics Second in Nation for ‘08-09Sports Illustrated (SI.com)ranked Jesuit High School’sathletic program second inthe nation for 2008-09. Jesuit’sseven state titles in the 2008-09 athletic season helped propelthe school to top ten status. In 2008-09, Jesuit won statechampionships in tennis (men’s and women’s), volleyball,basketball (men’s), swimming (women’s), and cross-country(men’s and women’s). The school was named first in thenation by Sports Illustrated in 2006-07. Jesuit secured fivestate titles and produced 16 student-athletes who signedwith Division I schools that year.“All of us at Jesuit High School are honored to have ourathletic program recognized again by Sports Illustrated,” saidprincipal Sandy Satterberg. “Our school motto is Age QuodAgis, ‘do well whatever you do.’ Our coaches and studentsare dedicated to working hard and striving to do their best.This dedication has blessed us with many successes.”Last fall, over 480 Jesuit students were involved in asport. In winter, there were 282, and in the spring, over 520Jesuit students participated in a sport. Altogether, over 75%of Jesuit High School students participate in at least onesport at the school.To come up with its top high school programs in thenation, Sports Illustrated looked for state championshipsand Division-I scholarship athletes and success on andoff the field. Sports Illustrated also focused on Jesuit HighSchool stand-out athletes Keanon Lowe ’10 and ElizabethBrenner ’11. Lowe is an all-state wide receiver and one ofthe top sprinters in Oregon. Brenner was voted all-stateas a sophomore in all three sports she plays: volleyball,basketball and softball.The Oregonian named Jesuit High School the OregonianCup recipient for the 6A activities division for the 2008-09academic year. This marks the fifth year in a row and thesixth time in the past ten years that Jesuit has earned theOregonian Cup for outstanding achievements in academics,co-curricular activities, athletics and sportsmanship.•35 •

In MemoriamEvelyn Dieringer • 1927-2009By Fr. WiLLiAM HAyeS, S.J.Evelyn Dieringer died unexpectedly on April 14, 2009.Evelyn lived in Portland all of her 82 years. She attendedSt. Clare’s Catholic Grade School and St. Mary’s Academy.Evelyn married the love of her life, Robert E. Dieringer (Bob),on January 11, 1948. Bob died on August 9, 2007. In nearly60 years of marriage, Bob and Evelyn raised 12 children,followed by 41 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.Evelyn was a pro-life advocate and passionatelysupported a variety of charities, including St. Mary’sAcademy (which her six daughters attended), Jesuit HighSchool (which her six sons attended), Holy Family Churchand school, and the education of young men studying forthe priesthood, just to name a few. It was said of Evelynthat, “she lived simply so that others might simply live.”Evelyn lived that to perfection.Evelyn saw the beauty, the good, and the need in theworld. She listened with compassion and spoke words ofwisdom and kindness. Her hands touched, comforted andserved all those she encountered. She was a beloved wifeto Bob and a caring and dedicated mother, grandmother,and great grandmother. She was a holy, truly spiritual, Godlovingperson. Above all, she had a heart overflowing withlove.I think of Evelyn as a good friend to so many people.She had the gift of loving and caring for all of her friends.I first met Evelyn in 1980 when I drove from Seattle toBend for a few days of skiing with Bob and some of theiryounger children. Although Evelyn did not ski, where Bobwas she was and she was content to spend the day readingwhile we skied, happy to either go out to dinner or providedinner for all of us. At night we played many a game ofHearts and I will never forget the first time Bob dropped theQueen of Spades on her. I could not believe it, and askedBob how he could do that to his wife. A few hands later, andwith a big smile, Evelyn returned the favor and preventedBob from winning the game.Over the years there were ski trips and fishing tripsand Evelyn was always there, smiling, happy, peaceful andcontent. Whenever I was with Bob and Evelyn, we alwayshad daily Mass. We played together and we prayed together.What a blessing their friendship was.Though Evelyn has passed, her spirit continues livingin her family and in her many friends. She stills impacts usspiritually because of her faith in God, her love of God, andher love of family and friends.I see her entering heaven and Bob standing theregreeting her with, “Honey, it’s about time you got here.”•37 •

CAREER DAy 2009Alumni and Parents Share Occupational experiences and expertiseBy KATHy BAArTS, ALUMNi DirecTOrOne of the most enjoyable aspects of my job is inmaking connections. As I reach out to alumni and listen totheir stories, I also inform them of the happenings at Jesuitand help them identify opportunities to get involved.On February 9, 2009, we began to build bridges betweenalumni and parents and our junior class. It was amazingto see the excitement of alumni and parents in sharingtheir stories. It was also fun to see the excitement of thejunior class in hearing these stories and realizing that theirpotential in the world is unlimited. It gave them a lookinto the world of alumni, a place they will soon be enteringupon graduation.Career Day 2009 was extremely successful. I am trulygrateful to all of our presenters for the time they took tocome to campus and share their stories and experiences.All have different paths and have achieved great successes.They share a common bond in their love for Jesuit and thefoundations that are built here.Our next Career Day will be February 9, 2010. Pleasecontact Kathy Baarts if you are interested in participating.2009 Presenters - Thank You!Rick EchevarriaBryce Yonker ‘02Mike RizzoBart Ferguson ‘84Sara Vreed ‘95John Dougherty ‘64Ken McInnis ‘76Gina GladstoneMike Pranger ‘74Amanda Lehmann ‘00Rob Fallow ‘91Maureen McGrain ‘97Peter BhatiaJulie Grauert ‘01Joe DonlonMike FrancisDon LetourneauMichael Washington ‘80George Weatheroy ‘75Sean Ploghoft ‘00Jim BoehnleinSarah Green ‘99Dave McBride ‘76Kevin Cornwell ‘74Brian Ferschweiler ‘73Jeff McBride ‘80Buddy UllmanMatt Vuylsteke ‘94Chris Benware ‘02Doug Cooper ‘76John Kennedy ‘86Andrew Ferguson ‘82Chris Siegfried ‘04Marilyn Tycer ‘04industry: Theatre, Arts, FilmMARILYNTYCER‘04education: BS inPsychology, Minors inBiology and Visual Artsfrom Duke UniversityOccupation: SpecialEducation Staff Assistant,Shahala Middle SchoolHer Words: My art ismixed media centeringaround disciplines inbiology and psychology,and also my own experiences. Using art, particularly mixedmedia, is a way to integrate the essence of life, both visuallyand conceptually.One of the biggest challenges I face in my career is thatart isn’t my full time job. I have to make time for it each day.While at Jesuit, I took “men and women for others” to heart,and really tried to remember to be more than myself.On an everyday level, I try to be a positive influence at anyworkplace, and to make a difference with whomever I amworking with.industry: MedicineDAVEMcBRIDE‘76education: BS Biologyand Optometry School,Pacific UniversityOccupation:Optometrist, McBrideVision ClinicHis Words: My dayinvolves seeing about15-20 patients as wellas running the businesswith my six employees.Every day we have to make decisions on patient care. Ourmission is to provide patients with the best care and qualityproducts. I love what I do, every day.I always want to give back to our community. I participatein 2-3 events providing eye care to the less fortunate.Optometry Giving Sight provides eye care to third worldcountries. I am also active with the JHS National AlumniBoard and with various committees at St. Cecilia’s Church.•38 •

industry: Law enforcementGEORGEWEATHEROY‘75education: BS in SocialScience, Portland StateUniversityOccupation: Sergeant,Forensic Evidence Division,Portland PoliceHis Words: Theexperience of getting aneducation and servicelearning was challenging,especially in a setting that was not ethnically diverse. Thatexperience has made me comfortable with people who don’tlook like me. I have been in law enforcement for 22 years,during which time I have learned compassion and respect forpeople. The benefits of being a supervisor are in exercisingcompassion and acting with authority when needed.I am involved with service in my community. There issuch a value in service. Be the best you can be in whateveryou choose. Everything you do in life, realize that you arerepresenting. Put your best foot forward always.industry: corporate businessBARTFERGUSON‘84education:Communications Major,University of OregonOccupation: SalesRepresentative, ZimmerNWHis Words: I havehad a lot of trainingon the job in science,the medical field andorthopedics. My job issplit between selling total joints and working in the operatingroom on orthopedic and trauma cases. In the operatingroom, I am a consultant, answering questions for surgeonsregarding implants and instrumentation.My faith life is my foundation. It began with my parentsbut was enhanced at Jesuit through sports, the Encounter,and being a Eucharistic minister. I have a passion forhelping children. Along with the National Alumni Boardat Jesuit and serving at Blanchet House, I work at ReliefNursery, a center for abused children and their families.industry: Journalism, mediaJULIEGRAUERT‘01education: GeorgetownUniversityOccupation: Anchor,Good Day Oregon, KPTV12Her Words: Thebiggest challenge I faceevery day is trying tospeak as an expert onan infinite number ofsubjects. As anchors, we report on stories about everythingfrom government and education to tragedy and death,while mixing it up with stories about a mouse in someone’srestaurant salad or an elephant born at the Oregon Zoo.Producers and writers do an excellent job of preparingscripts for us to follow, but anchors need to have a littleunderstanding of every story so we can convey them ina credible, confident manner that is easy for viewers tounderstand. I try to live Jesuit’s mission by pushing myself tothe limits of my professional and personal life. Every day Istrive to be a better broadcaster.industry: Non-ProfitBRIANFERSCHWEILER‘73education: Bachelor’sDegree, Washington StateUniversityOccupation: ExecutiveDirector, Blanchet HouseHis Words: Administrativetasks and stewardship areboth parts of my job. I alsowork with vendors in securingproduct. There are a lot ofpublic relations opportunitiesand speaking engagements. Currently, we are workingon the capital campaign project for the new building. Mychallenges are in keeping the men engaged who are stayingat the house, and I try to meet with them frequently.I lead by example, a lesson learned at Jesuit. We feedthose that need food and show compassion to those inneed. Within the community, I am a member of the Boardof Trustees at Jesuit High School. I also work with HolyRedeemer, St. Andrew’s Nativity, Oregon Food Bank, andother food agencies.•39 •

•40 •industry: Scientific researchBUDDYULLMANeducation: Bachelor’sDegree, OberlinCollege, Ph.D, Harvard,Postdoctoral Fellowship,UC San FranciscoOccupation: ResearchScientist and Professor,OHSUHis Words: My jobentails research, teaching,service to the university,and service to the nationalcommunity. I am involved in grant and manuscript submissionand reviews. I also travel and give lectures. On a weeklybasis, I teach medical and graduate students, which involveslecture preparation and delivery, exam construction andgrading, advisory committees, and sometimes just plainmentoring. I am also an integral part of the national andinternational research communities.I believe passionately in the central tenets of the JHSmission, and I live out these ideals in my everyday life.Everything that I do considers the effects that my actions andbehavior have on other people.industry: educationGINAGLADSTONEeducation: BSCommunication Disorders,Penn State, Master’s inCommunications Disordersand Speech Pathology,Utah StateOccupation: SpeechPathologist, Lincoln StreetElementary and PoynterMiddle School, HillsboroHer Words: I specializedin early intervention for16 years, working withchildren from birth to three years old. Last September, I beganworking at Hillsboro School District. With 68% of classes as ESL,there are huge language barriers.I also volunteer at the Hurtado Center at Jesuit. I enjoy theexperience and have gained a better feel for the Spanishlanguage. I am on the parent board at the Pacific NW Collegeof Art, and am very involved with Jesuit with John.I’m committed to doing the best job I can, and making choicesbased on doing the right thing. My focus on self has changedto a focus on the world as I learn and live the ideals in life andhelp others.industry: Sports managementCHRISBOWLES‘91education: HistoryMajor, Fisk UniversityOccupation: Director ofPlayer Programs, PortlandTrail BlazersHis Words: My dailyduties involve playerappearances, mentoring,and problem solving.My greatest challengesare in managing personalities, priorities, and departmentalbusiness agendas while also finding time to accomplishprofessional goals, personal goals and address gaps andskill sets. I deal with these challenges by being the firstperson awake in the morning and the last person to sleep atnight.My soul power allows me to stay emotionally buoyant andmaintain spiritual momentum, especially when situationsdemand a steady hand and focused vision. Residing in mychildhood home reminds me of my roots. I am surroundedby the people and institutions that nurture me.industry: LawDONLETOURNEAUeducation: UndergraduateDegree, YaleUniversity, Law Degree,Georgetown UniversityOccupation: Judge,Washington County CircuitCourtHis Words: I have beenworking in WashingtonCounty for 16.5 years asa public defender and ajudge (currently in familylaw). My background iscriminal law but I have done a little bit of everything. My job isto help people, to do what’s right, and to find creative solutionsin order to solve problems.I am an objective fact finder and I apply the law. I try tolive the Jesuit mission in being a man for others, keeping thiscentral in my life, inspiring others, and giving direction.I am the Vice Chair on Washington County’s DomesticViolence Intervention Council, coordinating services, speakers,and improving domestic violence services. I also teach businesslaw at Pacific University. I love being a judge.

•41 •industry: Non-ProfitKEVINCORNWELL‘74education: DefenseLanguage Institute(Monterey, CA), Arabic,Portland State University,BA in BusinessOccupation: VolunteerHis Words: I am retiredand have an extremelyvariable routine that onany given day includesmeeting as a volunteer with my “Little Brother” in the BigBrothers Big Sisters Program at a local school, performingvolunteer “Park Steward” activities at my local park, andconducting a workplace mediation or attending a board orcommittee meeting for my Credit Union.I often work with volunteers, so finding out what motivatesthem and keeps them motivated is probably the biggest singlechallenge. I have been blessed with some unique talents andextraordinary opportunities. I am committed to sharing thosetalents, especially with younger generations. I try to give backfor all that I have received.industry: LawMICHAEL R.WASHINGTON‘80education: BA in PoliticalScience, Lewis & Clark College,Willamette University Collegeof LawOccupation: Senior AssistantAttorney General, Departmentof JusticeHis Words: I conduct legalresearch to determine whetherthe trial court in the underlyingcase has followed all of theprocedural rules and law applicable in that particular case. Ithen write a legal brief that is presented to the Oregon Courtof Appeals. Sometimes I argue before the judges why theyshould agree with my legal analysis on the case.Because my work impacts the lives of those that arepersonally involved in the legal matters and indirectlyimpacts the citizens of the State of Oregon, I call on my faithfor comfort in that I am doing the right thing. Also, becausemy job places me in a position to help others on a dailybasis, I offer that assistance where it is needed as a way tolive out Jesuit’s mission.industry: Scienfic researchMATTVUYLSTEKE‘94education: BS in FoodScience and Technology,Minor in Chemistry,Oregon State UniversityOccupation: RegionalBusiness Manager,bioMerieux, Inc.His Words: My dailywork varies a greatdeal. Managing a teamof field-based sales people involves a lot of time coachingto improve skills and effectiveness. I also work with themarketing department and senior level management inmany aspects to keep our commercial operations runningsmoothly. I take a lot of pride knowing that the productsand services our company provides contribute to improvingpublic health. It also influences my management style. Ireally want to develop people—not just produce a result.I am looking forward to becoming more involved with theJesuit alumni community. Jesuit had a very significant andpositive impact on me.industry: engineeringMIKEPRANGER‘74education:Mechanical Engineering,Oregon State UniversityOccupation: Managerof System IntegrationEngineering Department,FreightlinerHis Words: I havebeen a manager for 12years and at Freightlinerfor 31 years. I work inthe Integration Department, ensuring the interfaces of everypart of the vehicle are well managed.For twenty years, I was a Boy Scout Charter OrganizationRep. I have been a CYO volleyball coach and served on theschool board. I am a member of the Society of AutomotiveEngineers working on resume reviews. For five years, I haveparticipated in National Engineering Month at schools. Iserved on the Jesuit Alumni Council for sixteen years andhave also worked on phonathon in alumni recruitment.

•42 •industry: computer Science/TechnologyRICKECHEVARRIAeducation: BS IndustrialEngineering, PurdueOccupation: VP-Salesand Marketing Group,General ManagerWorldwide Intel EnterpriseSolutions Sales, Intel Corp.His Words: Myresponsibilities focus onhelping people in largeenterprise and governmentsectors understand andsolve problems utilizing Intel solutions.Respect for the individual is a core value that I use in mylife. It’s important that you treat every person as you want tobe treated. It grounds you in remembering that people havemany roles—co-workers, parents, caregivers—and that theseroles are all intertwined.Ethics is another value that is important. As humans we allmake mistakes, but it important to make thoughtful choices.Do well in whatever you do. Our credibility is on the lineevery day. It’s hard to be the best always, but on average, dothe best that you can.industry: Sports ManagementCHRISSIEGFRIED‘04education: Universityof Portland (until dratedin the 2007 MajorLeague Baseball draft)Occupation: BaseballPlayer, Peoria ChiefsHis Words: Inthis profession, it isimportant to stay sharpand on top of yourgame. There is alwayssomeone else right behind you ready to move into yourposition. The way I deal with this adversity is to do all of thelittle things I can to help my game.I try and stay involved in the Christian community weekly,going to “baseball chapel” every Sunday morning beforeour games. This helps me keep things in perspective. I try tobe selfless with my actions in a very self-involved sport. I tryand be a good teammate and good friend.This is the job I want to do for the rest of my life! I get tostep on the field every day and play baseball for a living.industry: engineeringROBFALLOW‘91education: BS CivilEngineering, Santa ClaraUniversityOccupation: ProjectManager, FortisConstructionHis Words: I manageconstruction projects,usually juggling several ata time. My work rangesfrom working with architects who design the buildings, tohiring subcontractors who help build the buildings. About50% of our projects have a sustainability focus. I work withmany people, coordinating different projects. I find that Ihave to be very clear in my communication and work hardto solve rather than create problems.There are times when work gets stressful and my faithgives me perspective on what is really important. Throughmy company, we work on projects similar to Habitat forHumanity, using our resources to build and restore homes. Iam also a member of the U.S. Green Building Council.industry: real estate DevelopmentJOHNKENNEDY‘86education: Finance,University of PortlandOccupation:President, CCIM, PacificReal Estate Investments,LLCHis Words: Daily, Ireview new real estateopportunities. I typicallydrive to appointments90% of the time tomeet clients at their most convenient location. Often I tourapartment communities, mixed use buildings and/or walkland for development. I also enjoy networking with friendsand clients while learning more about them.Clients depend on me to accomplish their goals of fundingtheir children’s or grandchildren’s education needs and/or their retirement’s needs. I take this responsibility veryseriously.Currently, I am exploring ways to help both non-profitand for-profit affordable housing owners/developers.

•43 •industry: Technologyeducation: BusinessAdministration Major, MarketingMinor, Pepperdine UniversityOccupation: Director ofMembership, Software Association ofOregonHis Words: I have always been interested inmarketing and the interpersonal aspect. My workfocuses on being a fire starter. I come up with newinitiatives. I meet new people and technical leadersin the area to increase awareness about programsthat may benefit my company.When I was in school, I was encouraged to walkon the spiritual path. I try to live that and treatpeople well. There is a value in honesty and trust.I have been involved in Young Life as a leader forseven years. It is my way of living out my faith andsharing it with the kids in my group.My job allows me to advocate and facilitateclean technology initiatives within the businesscommunity.industry: DentistryBRYCEYONKER‘02JOHNDOUGHERTY‘64education: GonzagaUniversity (Pre-Med),University of OregonDental SchoolOccupation: DentistHis Words: Jesuitprepared me in my studyhabits and provided mewith a solid educationalfoundation and strongethics and morals.My practice is in general dentistry but will also includerestorative work.“People” are the greatest challenge–tryingto keep everyone smiling, including myself. My practice isvery diversified and not boring. Treatment is directed towardimproving health, aesthetics, and eliminating pain, with a lotof free advice given in between.I donate some time to treatment of individuals in need.Aside from dentistry, athletics, both playing and coaching,has been a great stress relief in my daily work and relatedpressures. Dentistry truly is a great career and has been veryrewarding. May the floss be with you!industry: corporate BusinessMIKERIZZOeducation: BS inIndustrial and LaborRelations, CornellUniversityOccupation: ExecutiveVP, US BankHis Words: Afterpracticing law for threeyears, I moved into my21-year career with USBank, managing threebusiness segments. Mychallenges are in helping people perform to the best of theirabilities. It’s important to do things that you enjoy. Someoneonce said, “If you love what you do, you never have to worka day in your life.“ It proves to be true for me every day.The Prayer of St. Francis is inspiring and a guide for myactions. As a manager, it is better to give rather than toreceive. I put myself out there to make others better.I teach Business Law and Negotiation/Communication atMarylhurst University, in their MBA program. It is great tobe able to share experiences and coach others in my field. Itruly enjoy my job and teaching.industry: DentistryKENMCINNIS‘76education: BSBiology, PSU, DMDOregon Health SciencesUniversityOccupation: DentistHis Words: As ageneral dentist, I amthe primary dental careprovider for patients ofall ages. I am also aFellow in the Academyof General Dentistry (FAGD).I treat all my patients with thelove, understanding, compassion, care, and dignity thatreflect the Christian values taught at Jesuit High School.I work with a program called Donated Dental Services(DDS). This program provides free care to special needspatients in my office. These services can range from simplefillings to major work including crowns, root canals andmore, all provided at no cost to the patients.I love my job. In fact I look forward to working. I get to bean artist as well as a scientist.

Class Notes1979She joins older brother Nicholas (21months) who is very excited to havea little sister.Sherry, welcomed a beautiful baby girlthis spring. Ella Mae Campbell wasborn March 16, 2009. She weighed7lbs 3oz. and is an absolute blessingto Ian and Sherry.1995Tom Chase, a Naval reservist, hasbeen mobilized to Kabul, Afghanistan,for one year. He is assigned as theDeputy of Operations for Logisticsat Combined Security TransitionCommand in Afghanistan. Tom’swife, Toni, and children, Mimi (9) andTommy (7), reside in Mechanicsburg,PA.1987Steve Cannon married Leona(Ona). Their family includes childrenFrances (9) and Alexa (7).1988Scott Barry is engaged to KailaDroukas ‘99. Kaila graduated fromthe University of Oregon and is anaccounting manager. Scott graduatedfrom Oregon State University andOregon Health & Sciences DentalSchool. He is an endodontist. Theirwedding is planned for April 25.Rene Ferran won first place inthe SPJ Inland Northwest Excellencein Journalism contest for sports newswriting for his story on the first day ofthe 2008 state track meet.1992Chris Zervis and his wife, Kristen,are pleased to announce the arrivalof Leah Juliette, born May 19, 2009.1993Maya Alma Ondine Paris was bornon April 16, 2009, to proud parentsAnton Paris and Emmanuelle Paris.Christopher Pippin and his wife,Kathy, welcomed Luke into theirfamily on January 20, 2009. He joinshis older brother Zach (2) as a memberof the Pippin clan. More pictures canbe found online at pippinfam.imeem.com.1994Ian Campbell and his wife,Jill (Collis) Fairchild and herhusband, Jordan, welcomed TaylorReese Fairchild into the world onFebruary 12, 2009. They couldn’t havebeen blessed with a better baby andlove being parents.Jenny (Pippin) Goffrier and herhusband, Chris Goffrier ‘98, welcomedAlexandra Jeannette on February 23,2009, at 6:29 a.m. She weighed eightpounds one ounce and was 20 incheslong. Alexandra joins big sister Lillie,who was born June 20, 2007.1997Paul Hansen met the love of hislife in Bend, Oregon. They are engagedand getting married this September.•44 •

The happy couple is living in Bend andloving the weather and the people.They are so excited to spend the restof their lives together.1998Chris Goffrier and his wife,Jenny (Pippin) Goffrier ‘95, welcomedAlexandra Jeannette on February 23,2009, at 6:29 a.m. She weighed eightpounds one ounce and was 20 incheslong. Alexandra joins big sister Lillie,who was born June 20, 2007.1999Christina (Rombach) Barry andhusband Patrick Barry ‘02 welcomedJack Patrick Barry on January 3, 2009.Jack weighed seven pounds, 15 ouncesat birth. At five months, he weighedin at a hefty 18 pounds. Christina willcontinue teaching at Whitman Collegein the fall and Patrick continues asan engineer in Walla Walla, but theyboth look forward to taking Jack toJesuit games, Masses, and their 10-year reunion!Kaila Droukas is engaged toScott Barry ‘88. Kaila graduated fromthe University of Oregon and is anaccounting manager. Scott graduatedfrom Oregon State University andOregon Health & Sciences DentalSchool. He is an endodontist. Theirwedding is planned for April 25.A song has been written aboutSean Fennerty called “Time forReckoning” by Whistlin’ Rufus. It isavailable on iTunes. For the cd, go tothe Whistlin’Rufus website.2000Sarah (Shrum) Messenger andPaul Messenger were married on April4, 2009. The ceremony took place atSt. Rose Catholic Church in Portland,Oregon. After the ceremony, familyand friends helped Sarah and Paulcelebrate at downtown Portland’s veryown Crystal Ballroom.2001Kristin Dixon graduated fromUST in May 2008 with her MBA. Sheis currently working as the CFO fora small management company inHouston, and thinking about movingback to Portland soon.2002Lindsay Arnold received herBS in Nuclear Engineering fromOregon State University in June 2007.She then accepted a position withEntergy in St Francisville, LA, at theirRiverbend facility. She currently livesin Baton Rouge near the campus ofLSU. She loves her job working witha non-CO2 emitting electricity sourceand has been embraced by southernhospitality.Patrick Barry and wife Christina(Rombach) Barry ‘99 welcomed JackPatrick Barry on January 3, 2009. Jackweighed seven pounds, 15 ounces atbirth. At five months, he weighed inat a hefty 18 pounds. Christina willcontinue teaching at Whitman Collegein the fall and Patrick continues asan engineer in Walla Walla, but theyboth look forward to taking Jack toJesuit games, Masses, and their 10-year reunion!2003Emily Casey Keller and DanielKeller have been serving as Peace Corpsvolunteers in Siguatepeque, Hondurasfor the past year. Their service willcontinue until September 2010.2004Justin Aberth graduated from theAir Force Academy in May of 2008,and recently started Pilot Training atVance Air Force Base in Oklahoma (54weeks of intense study). Justin hascreated a blog to document his dailyexperiences in Pilot Training at: http://justinaberthjsupt.blogspot.com.Kory Gladysz graduated in Mayfrom the United States Air ForceAcademy, Colorado Springs, CO. Shewill be stationed at Patrick Air ForceBase in Cocoa Beach, Florida.2005Michael Merz graduated fromGonzaga University with an HonorsBBA in International Business, as wellas a minor in Spanish in May 2009.He has decided to pursue a Master’s ofEducation at the University of NotreDame through their ACE Program.Libby Opsahl graduated fromthe University of Oregon spring 2009with a degree in Human Physiology.Libby spent a month in Tanzania lastsummer where she volunteered as aphysician’s assistant in administeringpublic health in rural villages. During•45 •

Class Notesher visit to Tanzania, she also climbedMt. Kilimanjaro. Libby is hoping touse these experiences in Africa in afuture career in medicine.Alison Reilly was selected bythe Art History and Archeologydepartment at the University ofMaryland to give the commencementaddress at the graduation ceremony.She also won the department’soutstanding student award. To watchAllison’s speech: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aC9sVzgQMMo.2006Chris Fallin, a senior computerengineering major at Notre Dame,earned an NSF Graduate ResearchFellowship, which provides threeyears tuition and stipend for graduateschool. He will be a PhD student inElectrical and Computer Engineeringat Carnegie Mellon University inthe fall, joining CALCM (ComputerArchitecture Lab at Carnegie Mellon).Chris is interested in multicore systemsand the interaction between hardwareand software. His NSF proposaldescribes a vertical approach, fromcompilers and systems software downto microarchitecture, to attack thereliability and performance problemsthat will increasingly plague paralleland multicore systems of the future.Anarghya Vardhana received theDean’s Award for Academic Excellencein May 2009 from Stanford University.The award was for achieving a gradepoint average of 3.5 or above for threequarters at Standford. Anarghya is oneof the few who is doing BS Honors,which means she will be completingher undergraduate program earlierthan others.2008Rob Williams spent three weeksthis summer in England, Egypt,and South Africa with his a cappellagroup, the Yale Spizzwinks. While inSouth Africa, they sang with studentsfrom the Ubuntu Education Fund, anaid organization in Zwide Township.Although 35% of adults there are HIVpositive and 80% are unemployed,the students’ joy and enthusiasm wereinspiring.Marian Price ’07Wins $10,000 ScholarshipMarian Price recently won a $10,000 scholarship fromUCB Pharmaceutical because of the adversities she has facedwith rheumatoid arthritis.Marian was diagnosed at the age of 10 with systemicjuvenile rheumatoid arthritis, the rarest and most serioustype of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. She has been onmedication for it every day for the last 10 years.Unfortunately, Marian has never gone into remission.What that means is that she wakes up stiff, sore, and swollenevery morning. It means medication. It means frequentblood draws. It means being put to sleep for injectionsof steroids directly into her swollen joints. It also meansthat Marian fatigues easily. The fatigue is a big part of thedisease.Three years ago, when Marian was a junior at Jesuit,she came down with mono. That caused her to go into aserious and deadly complication of her systemic juvenilerheumatoid arthritis. It is called Macrophage ActivationSyndrome, or MAS. Marian was hospitalized immediatelyand put in a regular room at Emanuel. She said she wantedto see one person from Jesuit, her religion teacher, Mr.Carver. He came the first day and every day after. After thefirst day in the hospital, she stopped breathing and wasrushed to pediatric intensive care. Her vitals continued todecline, and the physician put her on a ventilator. Marianwas on life support for nine days in intensive care. It wasall during Holy Week. The Jesuit community prayed forMarian and held a prayer service for her. Marian and herfamily felt the power of their prayers.Marian survived, but had a long recovery. She missednearly two months of school but graduated on time. Shecurrently attends Santa Clara University and will be a juniorin September. Her major is civil engineering.•46 •

•47 •Alumni CalendarUpcoming Events:• Class ‘09 Godspeed MassAugust 5• Alumni with IncomingFreshmen ReceptionAugust 28• Seattle Alumni EventSeptember 5, 2009• Reunion WeekendSeptember 10-12• National Alumni BoardMeeting - September 11• San Fran Alumni EventSeptember 24, 2009• Phonathon - Week ofSeptember 27• Financial Aid LuncheonOctober 14, 2009• Boston Alumni EventOctober 22, 2009• New York Alumni EventOctober 25, 2009• Alumni Food DriveDecember 17-19• Alumni Blazer Night2010 - Date TBDJHS AlumniReconnect Today!visit www.jesuitportland.orgclick “Alumni” to log into your account.Keep us updated, find out alumni news,and reconnect!Chris Ledwidge ’60Returns for Dramatic AnniversaryJesuit High School has a nationallyrecognizeddrama program, and theschool celebrated its dramatic rootswith its latest production, a stageversion of “Twelve Angry Jurors,” thedrama made famous as the awardwinningmovie “Twelve Angry Men.”The show marked the 50th anniversaryof student-performed plays at JHS.In 1959, “Twelve Angry Men” wasthe first play performed at Jesuit. Tocommemorate this 50th anniversary,the cast and crew welcomed ChrisLedwidge ‘60 back to campus tosee their performance on April 25.Ledwidge was a member of Jesuit’sfirst graduating class in 1960. In 1959,he appeared in “Twelve Angry Men”in the pivotal role of Juror #8, playedin the film by Henry Fonda.Ledwidge met with members ofthe cast after the performance. Herecalled stories from his productionexperience, including standing upto a much larger classmate duringthe show’s climactic knife scene. Herecalled that the show was performedin the gymnasium, with twelve chairs,a table, and a spotlight, a far cry fromthe school’s Alex L. Parks PerformingArts Center, which celebrated its 10thanniversary last year.During the curtain call of theApril 25th performance, the audiencegave Ledwidge a standing ovationas cast members thanked him forthe dramatic legacy that he and hisclassmates had begun.Drama has been a part of Jesuiteducation since the earliest Jesuitschools were started by Ignatius ofLoyola more than four centuriesago. Ledwidge credits the school’sfundamental Ignatian principles forgiving him “a profound hunger tomake the most that I could of myself.I’ve never forgotten our motto,in typical Jesuit fashion, ‘do wellwhatever you do.’ I wish profoundsuccess, joy, hope and integrity tothese students in their journey.”Chris graduated from Gonzaga University,earning an ROTC commission in the U.S. Army.He graduated from the Univeristy of Oregon Schoolof Law in 1967 and has been practicing law inPortland at the firm his father established, Ledwidgeand Ledwidge.

,Jesuit High SchoolAge Magazine9000 S.W. Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy.Portland, OR 97225-2491NON-PROFITORGANIZATIONUS POSTAGEPAIDPORTLAND, ORPERMIT NO.1367Jesuit High School is committed to teach students to care for all of ourworld’s resources—human, environmental and economic—for a futurethat is equitable and sustainable. To further this goal, the Age Quod Agismagazine is printed on 10% post-consumer waste paper that is FSCcertified. The cost averages less than $2.00 per magazine. We are beingmindful of our environment, saving costs, and utilizing electronicforms of communication more than ever before at Jesuit High School.We hope you enjoy the printed editions of Age Quod Agis.Parents of Alumni: If you are still receiving yourson’s or daughter’s mail, please contact us with thenew information. Please call (503) 291-5476.event schedulethursday, september 10, 2009:golf tournament at the reservevineyards and golf club1:00 pm shotgun startfriday, september 11, 2009:liturgy 8:35 amhall of fame luncheon12:30 pm in bill hunt boardroomstudent/hall of fame assembly2:05 pm knight gymnasiumall alumni are invitedto reunion weekend. classes of ‘64, ‘69, ‘74,‘79, ‘84, ‘89, ‘94, ‘99 and ‘04 will be honored.crusader tailgate at ernesto’s6:30 pm and halftime ceremonyfor hall of fame inducteessaturday, september 12, 2009:morning reflection in canisius chapel10:00 amalumni evening mass in canisius chapel5:30 pmtoast of jhs (all-alumni gathering)must be 21 or over to attend6:30 pm at jesuit high schoolregister onlinewww.jesuitportland.org (“alumni”)or call 503-291-5414