Alumni Newsletter Vol I August 2013 - Holy Family Catholic High ...

ALUMNIHFCHSvolume 1 • August 2013 • forever a part of the FamilyWelcome to the first edition of the Alumni Newsletter!With our 1,200 alumni spread across the country, and even with the adventof social media, there is a need for a concerted effort to keep our alumni informedand connected. The Alumni newsletter will bring focused news andinformation to you twice a year.When Holy Family opened its doors in 2000, the Classes of 2003 and 2004entered as the only two classes in the building; it is fitting that they reconnectat a combined reunion in 2014. If you’d like to help coordinate thereunion, please contact alumni relations coordinator Laura Podergois to receivemore information on the Holy Family Reunion Kit.The Alumni Committee has designed events and programs to create opportunitiesfor reconnection and career assistance. You’ll find a calendarof the upcoming events on the back of this newsletter and more about ourmentorship program inside. Please be our guest at an event soon!Please send updates regarding college graduation, military service, marriage,births, etc; to alumnirelations@hfchs.org. We will publish them in ourPassages magazine and this newsletter. Share the good news! Addressand email changes can be sent to the same address. Please help us stayconnected.Forever a part of the Family,Laura PodergoisAlumni Relations CoordinatorWhat’s New @ HFIn the classroom: Anatomy, philosophy, Christian literature, discreet math(for students that have completed all AP calculus classes), Innovation Lab,team taught AP government, online courses in art history and health, hybridonline courses in FST, speech, Leadership Institute, three 30-count iPadcarts and two additional 30-count iPad carts dedicated to Spanish and calculusclasses, a 3-D printer and a full color schematic printer in the ModTech LabIn the lunchroom: Smoothies, build your own sub, ready-made salads,sushi and after school snack barAround the grounds: One-way drive, press box for the track/football field,soccer fields irrigation and improvements121. Danielle Forner ‘06 completed the exhibit “The InvisibleHands That Feed Us” or “Los Manos Invisibles QueNos Laimentan” now on display at the Carver CountyHistorical Society Museum. Photo credit; republishedwith permission from the Chaska Herald.2. On July 8, Billy Markham ‘06 received his black hatsignifying his promotion from a probationary firefighter toa full-fledged volunteer member of the Chanhassen FireDepartment. Photo credit; republished with permissionfrom the Chanhassen Villager.3. Tony Bauer ’09 is a co-captain of St. John’s University’sNational Small College Championship rugby team.The Johnnies defeated Duke University 31-16 to capturethe title. Brian Radick ’12 is also a member of the team.4. Two teams went head to head for the first ever AlumniDivision Title at the Ready Tee Fire Golf Classic. A newlyformed foursome of Cameron Cain ‘08, Bennett Smed‘11, and brothers, Colin ‘09 and Brian King ’11, wouldbring home the title with a score of 56. Create your foursomenow for next year’s tournament on July 21st atDeer Run Golf Club! The group of Max Taunton ‘13, MaxMork ‘13, Garrett Riebling ‘13 and Jon Fritz ‘13 returnedfor their fourth straight appearance in the tournamentand their first year as alumni.34In competition: Mock Trial, Fencing and Clay Targets ( MSHSL sport 2014)

Interviewed by summer intern Molly Bell ‘10Holy Family Catholic High SchoolMentorship ProgramMelissa is pictured with Bekele, a student she sponsors at BestrateGabriel School, Dire Dawa, Ethiopia.Melissa LivermoreDean for Academic Supportand Mathematics TeacherFamily: Married to HF teacherNick Livermore; two sonsEthan, 10 and Dominic, 7.Hobbies: Camping,rock climbing, biking,and spendingtime with her family.What first brought you to Holy Family?We were living in Iowa and looking for positions in Minnesota and Colorado asMr. Livermore had just finished his degree. I don’t recall how I heard about thisposition but I remember being very nervous for my interview, even came outto Victoria the day before to make sure I knew where I was going. As soon as Iwalked through the door I felt as if I belonged here.Most alumni know you as a math teacher but you currently work as thedean of academic support - what are your responsibilities under thisjob title?The most important and rewarding part of my position is working with students,parents, teachers and counselors to ensure that each student has the opportunityto be successful in the classroom. I thoroughly enjoy the problem solvingaspect of the position, whether it is fitting classes into a schedule or creatingopportunities for struggling learners.What has been your favorite part of working at HF?I know it sounds cliché but Holy Family truly is a family. Not only do the staffand current student body come together every day to pray and celebrate eachother, we are there for our families long after graduation. We come together asa larger family to celebrate accomplishments and tragedies no matter how longit has been since you walked our halls. I feel so blessed to be a part of thiswonderful, life-giving family.What is your favorite part about the Holy Family mission trips you havechaperoned?Having chaperoned trips to an orphanage in Guatemala, schools in Africa, andhomeless shelters in Minnesota, I find mission trips a wonderful opportunity tosee the world and learn about a different culture firsthand while giving back.My favorite part of the service trips is being able to watch the students stretch,grow and be forever changed by the experience.Is there a way for alumni to get involved in sharing information about thecollege they attended with current high school students?We love it when alumni come and share information about their college withour students. The guidance area is available every day during lunch periods forcollege representatives. All you have to do is contact Mrs. Roatch (roatchm@hfchs.org) to schedule a time to come in. Consider spending an hour or so withus whenever you are back in the area!The Holy Family Mentorship Program connectsexperienced professionals includingHoly Family parents, community membersand alumni with alumni or current studentsexploring careers and seeking advice.Alumni often mentor soon to be graduatesof Holy Family or other alumni in their firstor second year of college regarding collegepathways and opportunities.• Human Resources & Labor• Engineering & Technology• Marketing & Advertising• Broadcast Journalism• Medicine & Dentistry• Legal & Acquisitions• Finance & Banking• Sales Management• Entrepreneurship• Education• Catholic VocationsIf you are interested in mentoring a fellowalumni or HF student or would like to beconnected to one of our mentors, pleasecontact Alumni Relations Coordinator LauraPodergois at podergoisl@hfchs.org or 952-443-1955.We’ve made it easyto update yourinformation:1. Click on the Alumni tab on ourwebsite and choose “Updatecontact info” or “Submit a newsupdate”2. Email your news and addressupdates toalumnirelations@hfchs.orgpage 2 • forever a part of the Family

2003Patrick Maus ’03, and his wife, Lizzy, welcomedtheir first child, Graeme Patrick, onApril 2, 2013. Patrick is a social studies teacherat Holy Family.2005Zack Chalgren ‘05 graduated from WilliamMitchell College of Law, Spring 2012, passedthe bar in the summer of 2012, and works asan attorney at Cousineau McGuire Charteredin Minneapolis.Lauren Lunsford ’05 was recently promotedto Territory Manager with Plymouth-basedEntellus Medical. She is currently living inPlano, TX.2006Kate Raddatz ‘06 started her work as a reporterat WCCO-TV (CBS) on April 1, 2013 ontheir morning show, Tuesday through Fridayat 4:30-7a.m.Katie Peyton ’06 received her certification asa holistic health coach and started her ownnutrition and wellness coaching business,Limitless You Health Coachings (www.limitlessyouhealth.com)2007Marissa Donatelle ’07 is currently in medicalschool at Vita-Salute San Raffaele Universityin Milano, Italy. Marissa maintains a blogabout her medical experience at milan-medical-school-adventures.blogspot.com2008Peter Bollig ’08 graduated from the Universityof St. Thomas in May with Bachelor of Arts degreein Mechanical Engineering and ElectricalEngineering and is employed at MinnesotaMold Engineering in Vandais Heights, MN.Amber Powers ‘08 marred Ben Lazzari onJuly 13, 2013. The couple resides in BellePlaine, MN.Charlie Ripple ’08 graduated in June 2013with a Bachelor of Science in Digital Film andVideo Production from the Arts Institute International.Charlie is currently freelancing withProcter and Gamble.Will Green ’08 was the recipient of WayneState College’s Music Major of the Year awardthis spring, and will be presenting his Honor’sProject at the National Honor’s Conference inNew Orleans. The project’s abstract is “AnExploration of Music Therapy assisting studentswho have Downs Syndrome and Autismin the General Music Education Classroom.”2009Diana Hernandez ’09 graduated in May fromSt. Mary’s University- Minnesota with a bachelordegree in English.Patrick Balius ‘09 graduated with honorsfrom the University of Wisconsin with a bachelordegree in Psychology.Grant Steiner ‘09 graduated magna cumlaude from Creighton University with a Bachelorof Science degree in Business Administration& Finance and is working at ConAgraas an IT Analyst.Adam Iversen ’09 graduated from the Universityof Minnesota with a bachelor degreein GeoEngineering. He recently co-founded afair trade online retail business, Pragati Handicrafts.Kate Johnson ’09 graduated in May fromthe College of St. Benedict with a Bachelor ofArts, majoring in Philosophy and Psychologyand will attend William Mitchell College of Lawthis fall.Daniel Lunsford ’09 graduated for the Universityof Wisconsin with a bachelor degreein Economics. He is employed by AdaptiveEngineering Lab and is now living in Milwaukee,WI.Zach Hanson ’09 graduated in May from theUniversity of St. Thomas with a Bachelor ofArts in Business/Marketing. Zach and VirginiaZangel married on December 29, 2012.Nicole Stenerson ’09 graduated in May fromthe University of Notre Dame with a Bachelorof Arts majoring in Political Science and Italian.She works for Reynolds & Reynolds as aCustomer Solutions Specialist in Chicago.Chris LaPrade ’09 graduated in May SummaCum Laude from the University of Minnesotawith a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring inBiology, Society and Environment and will beattending the Medical College of WisconsinMedical School this fall.Courtney Swanson ’09 graduated in Mayfrom the University of Wisconsin River Fallswith a Bachelor of Science degree in MarketingCommunications and is employed byAmerican Metro in Shorewood, MN.Joe Pumper ’09 graduated in May from RensselaerPolytechnic Institute with a Bachelor ofScience in Chemical Engineering and is employedat Nestle USA in operations management.Zack Rockers ‘09 graduated in May from theWisconsin School of Business at the Universityof Wisconsin-Madison with a Bachelor ofBusiness Administration in Accounting. He willbe staying at UW- Madison to complete hisMasters degree in accounting, and has a jobwaiting at the Chicago office of Ernst & Young.Michael Underkofler ‘09 graduated in Mayfrom the Wisconsin School of Business atthe University of Wisconsin-Madison with aBachelor of Business Administration in Managementand Entrepreneurs and began a jobwith the Huron Consulting Firm in Chicago inAugust.Nick Hauan ‘09 graduated in May from theWisconsin School of Business at the Universityof Wisconsin-Madison with a Bachelor ofBusiness Administration.Henry Roberts ‘09 graduated in May from theUniversity of Wisconsin with a bachelor degreein Political Science.Kate Heithoff ’ 09 graduated from MarquetteUniversity’s Diedrich College of Communicationswith a Bachelor of Arts degree in PublicRelations and a minor in InterdisciplinaryEthics.Kayla Hickey ’09 graduated from the Universityof Notre Dame with a double major inPre Professional Sciences and Sociology andis employed as a plexus delivery analyst forNetsmart in Kansas City, KS.Amy Forbes ’09 graduated in May from WakeForest University, majoring in English, minoringin Journalism, and fulfilling the requirementsof her Army ROTC scholarship. Amyhas accepted a position as Wake Forest VarsityArchery Coach as well as a staff positionas Assistant Coordinator, Club Sports and FacilitiesOperations, while she completes hermasters degree.Katie Kalb ’09 graduated from Creighton Universitywith a Bachelor of Science degree inBiology and will be working with AmeriCorp’sDenver office serving the southwest region ofthe United States.2010Peter Ripple ’10 won the Drake University’sprestigious Thomas Dunn English Scholarship.The scholarship is selected by recommendationof English professors and facultyvote.Bridget Stone ’10 graduated in May fromSt. Louis University with a Bachelor of Artsin Communication Sciences and Disorders.Bridget will pursue her Doctor of Audiologythrough the Vanderbilt School of Medicine thisfall.2012Ryan Dahl ’12 graduated in May from MontanaState University with a degree in WeldingTechnology.Deaths;We offer our prayers for:Anna Villano ‘09Andy Johnson ‘06page 3 • semiannual publication

ALUMNIHFCHSHoly FamilyCatholic High School8101 Kochia LaneVictoria, MN 55386ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTEDScan this QR code with yoursmartphone to visit our website.Like Us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/hfchsalumniFollow Us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/HolyFamilyAlumniAmerican Red CrossAlumni Blood DriveAugust 17 • 9am-3pmHoly Family MultipurposeRoomRegister atwww.redcrossblood.orgusing sponsor code 6548Holy Family EucharisticAdoration for HealingAugust 22 • 4-8pmSt. Victoria ChurchJoin us in prayer (for aslong as you choose) toask for healing for PeterWesterhaus ’11 and otheralumni.Meet You at the HillAlumni HomecomingGatheringOctober 5 • 7pmThe HillReconnect with oldfriends over burger andbrats and prizes at theHomecoming footballgame!For questions about the events e-mail Laura Podergois: alumnirelations@hfchs.org