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CRUSADE C R<br />
CHRONICLE<br />
RUSADER CHRONICLE<br />
A PASSION<br />
FOR JUSTICE<br />
VOLUME 34, NUMBER 2
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CALENDAR CALENDAR OF EVENTS EVENTS<br />
SPRING SPRING FLING FLING<br />
March 10<br />
12:00–6:00 12:00–6:00 p.m.<br />
<strong>Strake</strong> <strong>Jesuit</strong> Campus<br />
ALUMNI ALUMNI NETWORKING NETWORKING BREAKFAST BREAKFAST<br />
March 12<br />
7:00–8:30 7:00–8:30 a.m.<br />
Williams Williams Tower<br />
MOTHERS’DAY MOTHERS’DAY OF RECOLLECTION<br />
RECOLLECTION<br />
March 23<br />
10:00 a.m.–3:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.<br />
Moody Library, <strong>Strake</strong> <strong>Jesuit</strong> Campus<br />
ALUMNI ALUMNI MASS MASS & EASTER EASTER EGG HUNT HUNT<br />
March 24<br />
10:00 a.m.<br />
Student Center<br />
ALUMNI ALUMNI BASEBALL BASEBALL GAME GAME<br />
April 13<br />
1:00 p.m.<br />
<strong>Strake</strong> <strong>Jesuit</strong> Baseball Baseball Field<br />
FANTASY FANTASY AUCTION AUCTION<br />
April 13<br />
6:00 p.m.<br />
Westin Oaks<br />
ORCHESTRA ORCHESTRA CONCERT CONCERT<br />
April 20<br />
7:30 p.m.<br />
Student Center<br />
SPRING SPRING PLAY<br />
April 24–26<br />
7:00 p.m.<br />
Lowman Lowman Theater, <strong>Strake</strong> <strong>Jesuit</strong> Campus<br />
BAND BAND CONCERT CONCERT<br />
April 27<br />
7:30 p.m.<br />
Student Center<br />
MOTHER’S MOTHER’S DAY MASS MASS<br />
May 12<br />
10:00 a.m<br />
Student Center<br />
STRAKE STRAKE SCRAMBLE SCRAMBLE GOLF GOLF TOURNAMENT<br />
TOURNAMENT<br />
May 13<br />
12:00 p.m<br />
Sugar Creek Country Club<br />
ALUMNI ALUMNI NETWORKING NETWORKING BREAKFAST BREAKFAST<br />
May 14<br />
7:00–8:30 7:00–8:30 a.m.<br />
Williams Williams Tower<br />
STRAKE JESUIT COLLEGE<br />
PREPARATORY, INC.<br />
BOARD OF DIRECTORS<br />
Mr. Ron Girotto, Chairman<br />
Mr. Alan D. Bergeron ‘77<br />
Mr. Robert M. Chiste<br />
Sr. Marie Bernarde Clancy, CCVI<br />
Dr. Harold A. Condara ‘76<br />
Mr. Michael J.Cordúa<br />
Mr. Michael P. Doyle ‘83<br />
Mr. John E. Hagale<br />
Mr. Thomas B. Hensley ‘72<br />
Mr. William B. Houston<br />
Fr. Douglas J. Hypolite, S.J.<br />
Msgr. James A. Jamail<br />
Ms. Donna P. Josey<br />
Mr. Greg J. Jungeblut<br />
Fr. Daniel K. Lahart, S.J.<br />
Dr. Philip L. Leggett ‘71<br />
Fr. Michael J. Marco, S.J.<br />
Dr. Joseph McFadden<br />
Mr. Patrick J. Moran ‘66<br />
Mr. Richard C. Nevle<br />
Mr. John J. Norkus, Jr.<br />
Mr. Robert S. Parsley ‘72<br />
Mr. John E. Phillips<br />
Mr. Richard Sheehy<br />
Mr. Thomas R. Standish ‘67<br />
STRAKE JESUIT<br />
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION<br />
EXECUTIVE BOARD<br />
President<br />
Mr. Michael P. Doyle ‘83<br />
President Elect<br />
Mr. Ronald M. Mucci ‘75<br />
Treasurer<br />
Mr. Todd Lorenz ‘88<br />
CLASS<br />
REPRESENTATIVES<br />
Mr. James J. Spring ‘65<br />
Mr. Larry A. Mason ‘66<br />
Mr. James M. Booth ‘67<br />
Mr. Robert E. Zimmerman ‘68<br />
Mr. Scott M. Fleming ‘69<br />
Mr. John W. Elford ‘70<br />
Mr. Michael J. McAfee ‘71<br />
Mr. Raymond P. Albrecht ‘72<br />
Mr. Randal P. Arbuckle ‘73<br />
Mr. Steve A. Kamel ‘74<br />
Mr. Michael J. Koch ‘75<br />
Mr. Ted Reed ‘76<br />
Mr. Phillip R. Livingston ‘77<br />
Mr. Michael Studdert ‘78<br />
Mr. Sean Hanratty ‘81<br />
Mr. Stephen Schneidau ‘82<br />
Mr. Henry Drewinko ‘83<br />
Mr. Michael J. Riccetti ‘84<br />
Mr. Eric Hathorn ‘85<br />
Mr. Tom Stallings ‘86<br />
Mr. Todd Lorenz ‘88<br />
Mr. Richard Fletcher ‘89<br />
Mr. Steve E. Patterson ‘90<br />
Mr. Christopher P. McConn ‘91<br />
Mr. Travis Twardowski ‘92<br />
Mr. Richard A. Zientek ‘95<br />
Mr. Ryan Eberle ‘96
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE<br />
From my <strong>of</strong>fice window I watch vans <strong>of</strong> students<br />
fill up and head out. Golf team, swimming, debate.<br />
Classes may be over, but the school day is far from it. I<br />
decide it’s time to escape.<br />
It’s about 4:00 p.m., time for my daily stroll around<br />
the campus. Often I have been locked up in the <strong>of</strong>fice<br />
too much <strong>of</strong> the day with meetings, or I have been <strong>of</strong>f<br />
campus visiting friends <strong>of</strong> the School. So I am more<br />
than ready to see what is really going on around the<br />
place. You might imagine that by 4:00 the campus is<br />
strangely quiet, classes over and students and faculty<br />
gone. Not true at all.<br />
As I begin my stroll, I find students working with<br />
Mr. Jim Gilbert on the Prep Bowl competition. The 27 th<br />
annual Prep Bowl, that is. Other students work away<br />
after hours in the 200 and 300 buildings in newspaper<br />
and yearbook <strong>of</strong>fices, telling our story and recording our<br />
history. I duck into the theater, filled with students<br />
working with Mr. Mike Sullivan ‘87, learning lines and<br />
blocking for the upcoming show.<br />
I pass by the new classroom building and look in a<br />
window to spot Fr. Mark Thibodeaux, S.J., our school<br />
chaplain, leading a discussion on the lectionary and next<br />
Sunday’s readings with a group <strong>of</strong> faculty members.<br />
The Gessner field is filled with freshman soccer<br />
players, some parents on the sidelines patiently waiting<br />
to drive carpool home after practice. I cut through the<br />
gym and catch a few minutes <strong>of</strong> one <strong>of</strong> our five<br />
basketball teams playing against a local rival.<br />
The parking lot is still strewn with cars as I wander<br />
over to the Field House. Dozens <strong>of</strong> our underclassmen<br />
hanging out in front, tossing and kicking balls. Waiting<br />
for mom. “What’s taking her so long?” they seem to<br />
wonder. (No school can completely overcome the<br />
egocentric world <strong>of</strong> an adolescent boy.)<br />
Up the stairs to watch the wrestlers grappling with<br />
one another in what was formerly the music room.<br />
Down the back stairs, out the door to see the weight<br />
room overflowing with students, mostly <strong>of</strong>f-season<br />
athletes, developing strong bodies after a day <strong>of</strong><br />
developing their minds.<br />
Lacrosse, our newest sport, is practicing behind the<br />
visitors’ bleachers, showing amazing adeptness for a<br />
group only in its second year…The track is under the<br />
careful gaze <strong>of</strong> Coaches Webster and Kerley. Sprints,<br />
distance, hurdles. I get tired just looking at<br />
them…Soccer on the main field and the<br />
backfields…baseball already in tryouts on the<br />
diamond…students working as trainers…<br />
My intended 20-minute stroll <strong>of</strong>ten extends to an<br />
hour. As I finally get back to the <strong>of</strong>fice, emails and<br />
phone messages waiting, I smile. Students, faculty,<br />
coaches, parents. Everywhere you look, the campus is<br />
filled with life, filled with the Creator’s creative<br />
process. As the <strong>Jesuit</strong> poet Gerard Manley Hopkins<br />
wrote,<br />
For Christ plays in ten thousand places,<br />
Lovely in limbs, and lovely in eyes not his<br />
To the Father through the features <strong>of</strong> men’s faces.<br />
This is grace. Recognizing God at work in different<br />
places throughout our 44 acres. I am a very blessed<br />
man. It’s hard for me to imagine having a better job<br />
than the one I now have. I am glad that we—you and<br />
I—join in this work together. Building Men for Others.<br />
Fr. Daniel K. Lahart, S.J.<br />
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Jack O’Brien ‘90<br />
New Director <strong>of</strong><br />
Institutional<br />
Advancement<br />
pg. 3<br />
Alumni Justices Rule!<br />
pgs. 8-9<br />
2 a Spring 2002<br />
F EATURE S D EPARTMENT S<br />
SJCP Boasts<br />
All- American<br />
Soccer Star<br />
pg. 5<br />
Reunion 2002 Preview<br />
pg. 11<br />
President’s Message<br />
p. 1<br />
Around Campus<br />
p. 4-6<br />
Principal’s Perspective<br />
p. 7<br />
National Merit Scholar Finalists<br />
p. 7<br />
Alumni Association Update<br />
p. 10<br />
Class Notes<br />
pgs. 12-16<br />
Births<br />
p. 13<br />
In Memoriam<br />
p. 16<br />
Cross Ties<br />
Inside Back Cover<br />
Crusader Chronicle<br />
Volume 34, Number 2<br />
The Crusader Chronicle is published three<br />
times a year by<br />
<strong>Strake</strong> <strong>Jesuit</strong> <strong>College</strong> <strong>Preparatory</strong>.<br />
a<br />
President<br />
Fr. Daniel K. Lahart, S.J.<br />
Principal<br />
Mr. Richard Nevle<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Institutional Advancement<br />
Mr. Jack A. O’Brien ‘90<br />
Alumni Director<br />
Ms. Mary Linda Portner<br />
Alumni Chaplain<br />
Fr. Chris Billac, S.J.<br />
Alumni Assistant<br />
Mrs. Ellen Thompson<br />
Contributing Writers<br />
Mr. Jerry Crist<br />
Mr. Bill McDonald<br />
Mr. Larry Mason ‘66<br />
Mr. Sean Mullen<br />
Mr. Robert Peri<br />
Deadlines for articles, photos, and news<br />
releases for the summer issue is May 1.<br />
Please mail enclosures to:<br />
<strong>Strake</strong> <strong>Jesuit</strong> <strong>College</strong> <strong>Preparatory</strong><br />
Alumni Office<br />
8900 Bellaire Blvd.<br />
Houston, TX 77036
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JACK A. O’BRIEN ‘90 RETURNS TO JESUIT AS DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT<br />
Jack A. O’Brien ‘90 joined the administrative team at<br />
<strong>Strake</strong> <strong>Jesuit</strong> in December, 2001, as Director <strong>of</strong> Institutional<br />
Advancement. A graduate <strong>of</strong> Texas A & M with a degree in<br />
Political Science, Mr. O’Brien’s previous work history<br />
includes posts with the University <strong>of</strong> Houston (as the Transfer<br />
Admissions Counselor) and with United Way <strong>of</strong> the Texas<br />
Gulf Coast as Manager <strong>of</strong> Fund Development. In that<br />
capacity, he oversaw fund-raising campaigns in healthcare<br />
and handled new business development, as well as the major<br />
and middle market arenas. As he begins a new career at<br />
<strong>Jesuit</strong>, we discussed with him the reasons for his return and<br />
his vision for the Office <strong>of</strong> Institutional Advancement.<br />
Crusader Chronicle (CC): What do you find most<br />
attractive about this opportunity?<br />
Mr. O’Brien: While I truly enjoyed my position with United<br />
Way, I never lost my taste to work within an educational<br />
setting after leaving U <strong>of</strong> H. A strong education, as I<br />
witnessed through my work in the city at United Way, can<br />
cure so many <strong>of</strong> the social ills within our communities. My<br />
true interests, both pr<strong>of</strong>essionally and through volunteer<br />
efforts, lie in education.<br />
When you combine that passion with the experience I<br />
have had in the world <strong>of</strong> fund-raising, this opportunity felt<br />
just right. But, while my background and interests would<br />
make this job seem to fit on paper, there is something that<br />
would not show up on a resumé that makes this opportunity<br />
attractive. My love for <strong>Strake</strong> <strong>Jesuit</strong> and the work that<br />
everyone in this community does for the young men that<br />
come through here were the factors that truly encouraged me<br />
to change careers. And, as a graduate who received financial<br />
aid here, I am particularly excited about raising money so<br />
others will have a chance at the opportunities the school<br />
afforded me.<br />
CC: How do you view the potential <strong>of</strong> this <strong>of</strong>fice?<br />
Mr. O’Brien: The Office <strong>of</strong> Institutional Advancement has<br />
tremendous potential. I have been blessed to have the charge<br />
<strong>of</strong> directing an <strong>of</strong>fice with dedicated team members who<br />
understand the mission <strong>of</strong> our School. That is going to be the<br />
key to our success because they put their heart into what they<br />
do. Also key is the vision and support from Fr. Lahart, our<br />
president. He understands that our <strong>of</strong>fice can provide many<br />
resources for the future success <strong>of</strong> our School. He has great<br />
vision for <strong>Strake</strong> <strong>Jesuit</strong> and, with his experience and ideas,<br />
will help tremendously in reaching our goals.<br />
CC: What do you see as the greatest opportunities?<br />
Challenges?<br />
Mr. O’Brien: In our new <strong>of</strong>fice, with a somewhat expanded<br />
structure and focus, the greatest opportunity will be for us to<br />
all work together as a<br />
team to meet our<br />
individual goals in an<br />
effort to meet the overall<br />
needs <strong>of</strong> <strong>Strake</strong> <strong>Jesuit</strong>.<br />
Our <strong>of</strong>fice will have an<br />
effect on many areas <strong>of</strong><br />
the school since it<br />
encompasses so much.<br />
Major gift fund-raising,<br />
parent and past parent<br />
outreach and fundraising,<br />
all alumni functions,<br />
financial aid and<br />
work grants, Spring<br />
Fling, the Fantasy Auction,<br />
booster clubs, and<br />
all public relations and<br />
outreach for the school fall in this <strong>of</strong>fice. We can really make<br />
a difference in the success <strong>of</strong> the School with resources we<br />
will provide to students now, and to our alumni in the future.<br />
Our greatest challenge will be keeping focused on our goals<br />
with so many activities coming out <strong>of</strong> one <strong>of</strong>fice. With our<br />
great team, I know we will succeed.<br />
CC: Why Advancement, not Development?<br />
Mr. O’Brien: I have been asked this question quite a few<br />
times in my two months in this new position. With our<br />
expanded role that includes all <strong>of</strong> the areas above and their<br />
staffs, we felt that development did not accurately describe<br />
the charge we had ahead <strong>of</strong> us. The goal <strong>of</strong> all <strong>of</strong> the above<br />
functions is to advance the opportunities and mission <strong>of</strong> the<br />
school. Many schools across the nation have taken the same<br />
approach. I like it; I think it is very forward thinking.<br />
CC: What was your biggest surprise in coming back to<br />
<strong>Strake</strong> <strong>Jesuit</strong>?<br />
Mr. O’Brien: Probably calling all <strong>of</strong> my former teachers by<br />
their first name! Can you imagine? Calling my good friend<br />
Mr. Nevle, Richard? Coach Finke, Larry? But seriously, this<br />
leads into the things that I am most happy to see upon my<br />
return. There are so many people here that have worked here<br />
for many years. It is truly a testament to this school and the<br />
community it creates. This school is a success because <strong>of</strong> the<br />
people that have dedicated their lives to carrying out our<br />
mission <strong>of</strong> Building Men for Others. While there have been<br />
many changes in terms <strong>of</strong> administration and new facilities<br />
on campus, that mission will never change. That is a great<br />
comfort to us all.<br />
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AROUND CAMPUS a<br />
4 a Spring 2002<br />
FOOTBALL<br />
Varsity football set the tone for another outstanding year<br />
<strong>of</strong> athletics at <strong>Strake</strong> <strong>Jesuit</strong> with a first-ever 10 - 0 season.<br />
The team rolled through the schedule earning victories to the<br />
final game, the “<strong>Jesuit</strong> Bowl” at Dallas <strong>Jesuit</strong>. There, as<br />
<strong>Jesuit</strong> had done earlier in the season at St. Thomas, the<br />
Crusaders came from behind late in the game to seal the win.<br />
Quarterbacks Colin Matheny and Mike Bandy were the<br />
keys to a changing <strong>of</strong>fense. The left-handed Matheny put the<br />
ball in the air against St. Pius X, and Bishop Lynch. His<br />
connection with Chris Ogbonnaya in the first quarter on the<br />
St. Pius X game went for a 99 yard touchdown. Matheny ran<br />
for 103 yards in that game. Bandy also did a great job<br />
handling the attack, and was able to run for a few scores.<br />
Justin Sandy fueled <strong>Jesuit</strong>’s running game, until an<br />
injury slowed him. Justin ran for 250 yards in the team’s first<br />
two games. His broken forearm healed just in time to seal the<br />
win over Dallas <strong>Jesuit</strong> with a 75 yard touchdown run up the<br />
middle.<br />
Justin Bates ran for 89 yards in the win against St.<br />
Thomas, including a 15 yard TD. He also kept the final drive<br />
alive so sophomore Luke Juist could kick a 20 yard field goal<br />
with :34 seconds to play.<br />
<strong>Jesuit</strong> defense limited three teams to just a touchdown all<br />
game. Steven Dildine and Steven Hogan were the catalysts,<br />
as Dildine pulled down 7 interceptions at the safety position,<br />
and Hogan was a run stopper at defensive end.<br />
<strong>Jesuit</strong> played ITESM, a high school team from<br />
Monterrey, Mexico, on November 2 nd . This game was added<br />
to the schedule after the Montgomery game was cancelled<br />
due to weather. The players were intrigued by the cultural<br />
differences leading up to the game. But once the whistle<br />
blew, the hitting began. It was an exciting contest, and the<br />
Crusaders prevailed, 36 - 29.<br />
The victory in the “<strong>Jesuit</strong> Bowl” was the second in a row<br />
for SJ. The team graduates a number <strong>of</strong> key players from this<br />
year’s varsity but should have enough talent coming back to<br />
have another successful season.<br />
BASKETBALL<br />
The Crusaders varsity basketball team has a 30 - 5 record<br />
as <strong>of</strong> this writing. The team has recorded big wins over rivals<br />
Dallas <strong>Jesuit</strong>, Westbury Christian, and St. Thomas. Seniors<br />
Ugo Ezekwe, David Hunt, and Craig Gilson have led <strong>Jesuit</strong><br />
all season long. Junior Steven Hogan collects an average <strong>of</strong><br />
11 rebounds a game. <strong>Jesuit</strong> traveled to the “Knights <strong>of</strong><br />
Columbus” tournament in Dallas in December. The team<br />
beat a Russian National team (under 19 yrs. old), but lost to<br />
ATHLETICS<br />
Mesquite, then beat Bishop Lynch for third place. Also in<br />
December, they played in the Houston Private School<br />
tournament and lost in the Championship to Westbury<br />
Christian. Next they went to the Las Vegas “Holiday Prep<br />
Classic.” After losing by 3 to Cimmarron - Memorial, <strong>Jesuit</strong><br />
beat three teams from three different states, winning the<br />
consolation championship. The team’s final game is against<br />
Dallas <strong>Jesuit</strong> on February 15, 2002.<br />
WATER POLO<br />
Varsity Water Polo had one <strong>of</strong> their best seasons ever,<br />
placing third at the TISCA state championships. Jon Roschke<br />
and T.J. Edwards led the team to the regional championship.<br />
Eric Wooldridge played terrific in goal, limiting 13 opponents<br />
to 5 goals or fewer. He recorded one shutout and even added<br />
to the attack as he scored 4 goals from long distance. The<br />
teams final record was 17 - 6.<br />
SWIMMING<br />
The <strong>Jesuit</strong> swim team rounds out the final portion <strong>of</strong> their<br />
season as they travel to Philadelphia, PA, for the “Easterns”<br />
invitational swim meet hosted by Germantown Academy.<br />
The team is led by David Strickland, John Roschke, Taylor<br />
Luksetich, Steven Conway, Michael Raia, and T.J. Edwards.
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WRESTLING<br />
<strong>Strake</strong> <strong>Jesuit</strong> hosted the Texas Prep Wrestling State<br />
Championships on February 8 th & 9 th . In only it’s third year<br />
as an organized sport, the <strong>Strake</strong> <strong>Jesuit</strong> Wrestling team (under<br />
the guidance <strong>of</strong> Coaches John Banas and Shane Epping)<br />
placed fourth at the Texas State Championships recently. The<br />
Crusaders were paced by junior Hubert Vuong, who in<br />
amazing fashion pinned all but one <strong>of</strong> his opponents on his<br />
way to a State Championship at 119 lbs. He was named Most<br />
Outstanding Wrestler. Senior Owen Broom capped his <strong>Jesuit</strong><br />
wrestling career with a State Championship also, and two<br />
other Crusaders, junior Nick Padon and senior Michael<br />
Thesing, earned silver medals for second place.<br />
ATHLETICS<br />
ALL-AMERICAN SOCCER STAR<br />
AROUND CAMPUS<br />
SOCCER<br />
<strong>Jesuit</strong> soccer has its second All - American! Senior Mark<br />
Futrell, who has signed a letter on intent to attend St. John’s<br />
University in New York, was selected to the National Soccer<br />
Coaches Association <strong>of</strong> America “All - American” team.<br />
Mark has led the varsity soccer team for four years, making<br />
the top team as a freshmen. He has scored over forty goals in<br />
his career at <strong>Jesuit</strong>.<br />
This season the Crusaders carried a 22-4-2 record. <strong>Jesuit</strong><br />
went to the “Puma Invitational” in Tampa, FL, in December.<br />
The tournament was hosted by <strong>Jesuit</strong> High School <strong>of</strong> Tampa.<br />
<strong>Strake</strong> breezed through first round, quarterfinal, and semifinal<br />
games. Futrell and senior Ryan Goepfert ignited the<br />
team. <strong>Jesuit</strong> finally lost to Bellarmine, another <strong>Jesuit</strong> high<br />
school from San Jose, CA. Bellarmine is the No. 1 ranked<br />
team in the national winter rankings listed on the web site:<br />
www.studentsports.com. <strong>Strake</strong> <strong>Jesuit</strong> broke into the<br />
rankings with this result, listed as one <strong>of</strong> the “Fab 50.” Futrell<br />
was named to the All Tournament Team, and Goepfert was<br />
honored as the Tournament Defensive MVP. The Crusaders<br />
have beaten St. Thomas twice, and recently hammered<br />
Dallas <strong>Jesuit</strong> 4 - 1.<br />
Mark Futrell ‘02 loves soccer. Growing up in Houston, he started playing at the<br />
age <strong>of</strong> 4. This midfielder ran up and down countless fields in the city working on<br />
his game. He also participated in basketball, golf, and baseball but as a freshman he<br />
went with what he knew best…soccer.<br />
Mark came to <strong>Strake</strong> <strong>Jesuit</strong> with more than soccer on his mind though. “I<br />
thought there was a very good atmosphere all around. I thought this was a place<br />
where I could succeed in athletics while gaining time management skills for my<br />
studies. Plus, I heard this was a place where you build really good friendships with<br />
the people you go to school with.”<br />
Mark has found that to be true. “I can walk into church, a grocery store, or a<br />
restaurant, see someone from my class and say hi. Our class has a good relationship<br />
with everyone.”<br />
Mark also found the academics side to be challenging yet rewarding. He<br />
mentioned Dr. Palasota, his sophomore Chemistry teacher as someone, “who related the subject well so we could understand it.”<br />
Athletically, Mark has had success with his team and individually. The team had a record <strong>of</strong> 22-4-2 with two <strong>of</strong> those losses<br />
coming against two <strong>of</strong> the Top 5 teams in the country. Individually, Mark was named by the National Soccer Coaches Association<br />
<strong>of</strong> America (NSCAA) as a High School All-American. He was one <strong>of</strong> two players from the state <strong>of</strong> Texas to receive such recognition.<br />
Looking ahead, Mark has made big plans for next year. He has accepted an athletic/academic scholarship to St. John’s<br />
University in Queens, New York. St. John’s won the NCAA Division I National Championship in 1996 and lost in double overtime<br />
in the NCAA Final Four this year. St. John’s is also breaking ground on a new soccer facility that will be completed by the time<br />
Mark arrives.<br />
Mark will take his foundation from <strong>Jesuit</strong> to the Big Apple, and one can be sure the sky is the limit.<br />
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AROUND CAMPUS a<br />
6 a Spring 2002<br />
MUSIC<br />
Seventeen <strong>Strake</strong> <strong>Jesuit</strong>/Saint Agnes band members and<br />
nine orchestra members were selected to the 2001-2002<br />
Texas Private School Music Educators Association’s All-<br />
State Band and Orchestra. Under the direction <strong>of</strong> Mr. Robert<br />
Peri, the Crusader band placed 17 <strong>of</strong> 94 students into the All-<br />
State Band, including first chair honors by Natalie Wren<br />
(SAA, oboe), Andre Mouton (alto sax) and Eric Friedlander<br />
(french horn). Mr. Guillermo Hernandez-Ching placed 9 out<br />
<strong>of</strong> 55 into the All-State Orchestra including first chair honors<br />
by sophomore Michael Aguhar (bass).<br />
The students were featured in a performance at the<br />
TPSMEA All-State Concert in Laurie Auditorium on the<br />
campus <strong>of</strong> Trinity University, San Antonio. In addition to the<br />
honor <strong>of</strong> having these students selected to their respective<br />
honor ensembles, it should be noted that Mr. Peri is the state<br />
Band Division Chairman and Mr. Hernandez the state<br />
Orchestra Division Chairman.<br />
Be sure to listen to these and other fine musicians this<br />
spring at the Orchestra Spring Concert (April 20) and the<br />
Band Spring Concert (April 27).<br />
BAND PICTURED<br />
(L to R front - middle - back)<br />
Katie Strausser, Jaclyn Moynihan, Sarah Evans, Natalie Wren, Beth Bange<br />
Brandon Wingate, Andre Mouton, Eric Friedlander, Jeremy Crawley, Chris<br />
Gornet, J Edward Bates<br />
Keegan Tooley, Matt Kuhn, Robby Meara, Bobby Huebel, Jeff Wegenka,<br />
Peter Blais<br />
ORCHESTRA PICTURED<br />
(L to R front to back)<br />
Theresa Nguyen, Analyn Uy, Michelle Perrin, Lauren O’Neil<br />
Mr. Hernandez, Robert DenBleyker, Andy Schell, Michael Aguhar, Thomas<br />
Schiano, Robbie Roach<br />
DEBATE<br />
The SJ debate team has had a successful season thus far<br />
in 2001-2002. With over half <strong>of</strong> the season completed, SJ<br />
team members have won numerous competitions throughout<br />
the state. Additionally, SJ has six qualifications for the Texas<br />
Forensics Association tournament to be held in Lubbock on<br />
February 28 th – March 2 nd .<br />
Particularly impressive has been the performance <strong>of</strong> this<br />
year’s freshman team members. After losing so many<br />
talented and dedicated members to graduation last year, it has<br />
been a pleasant surprise to have them replaced by a new hard<br />
working group. Top tournaments for new team members<br />
include the Bishop High School Invitational where SJ closed<br />
out the tournament taking the top eight places in Novice<br />
Lincoln Douglas (NLD) Debate; Harlingen South High<br />
School where SJ took seven <strong>of</strong> the top eight places in NLD;<br />
Bellaire High School, eight <strong>of</strong> the top ten in NLD; Clear<br />
Brook High School, nine <strong>of</strong> the top ten in NLD; and Humble<br />
High School, four <strong>of</strong> the top six in NLD. With such a<br />
talented group <strong>of</strong> young debaters, SJ looks to be a power in<br />
the Houston area for many years to come.<br />
DEBATE TEAM MEMBERS AFTER THE<br />
BISHOP HIGH SCHOOL INVITATIONAL<br />
Pictured left to right are:<br />
Carlos Ramirez, Matthew Strausser, Ernest Ezena, Justin Anglin, Jay<br />
Chang, Paolo Puccini, Brian Hogue, Vincent Yu, Michael Foster, Steven<br />
Duque, Chas Griffin, Alvaro Orantes, Stephen McClendon, Alan Liu,<br />
Kevin Dragoset, and Nick Lovell
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a<br />
Principal’s<br />
Perspective<br />
My first encounter with <strong>Strake</strong> <strong>Jesuit</strong>, its students and its<br />
faculty, was through its Debate Team. I had begun my<br />
teaching career in another school and along with numerous<br />
other assignments there was the job <strong>of</strong> Debate Coach. Early<br />
in the season my teams began to meet <strong>Jesuit</strong> Debaters and<br />
always came back knowing they had been in a good fight. A<br />
good part <strong>of</strong> being a debate coach is sitting in auditoriums in<br />
the early hours <strong>of</strong> a Saturday afternoon waiting for results. It<br />
was in such an auditorium waiting for results that I met<br />
Misters John Payne, S.J. and Dan O’Shea, S.J. Dan and John<br />
had inherited the job <strong>of</strong> running the <strong>Jesuit</strong> forensics group<br />
from Father Jacques Weber, S.J., and for the next two years<br />
we spent our Saturday afternoons comparing notes and<br />
talking. As a result <strong>of</strong> these conversations I ended up<br />
teaching at <strong>Jesuit</strong>.<br />
Father Weber was already a legend in my book. When<br />
<strong>Strake</strong> <strong>Jesuit</strong>’s athletic teams were too young to field a<br />
varsity, Father Weber’s debaters and orators were coming<br />
home from tournaments around the state with trophies,<br />
plaques and bragging rights. One <strong>of</strong> Father Weber’s orators<br />
went to National Forensic League Nationals as a junior.<br />
We are still sending teams out every weekend-sometimes<br />
by the bus load-and they are still bringing home the trophies<br />
and the points. There are 36 kids involved and five faculty<br />
coaches. Mr. Jerry Crist heads up the coaching staff. Before<br />
coming to <strong>Strake</strong> <strong>Jesuit</strong> two years ago, Mr. Crist earned a law<br />
degree at Gonzaga University in Spokane and practiced law<br />
for several years. Now he teaches government and world<br />
history and spends most <strong>of</strong> his weekends at tournaments,<br />
AROUND CAMPUS<br />
along with Mr. Murvin Auzenne and Mr. Nick Arguello.<br />
Many <strong>of</strong> you know Mr. Auzenne as your former government<br />
or world history teacher. (He was an orator on the first<br />
forensics team I ever coached.) While Mr. Arguello is a<br />
debate coach and theology graduate student by night, he<br />
chairs our theology department and teaches junior theology<br />
by day. Mr. Mike Sullivan, who moderates the Southwell<br />
Players, teaches theater and English, and directs our theatrical<br />
program, helps our forensics group with duet acting and other<br />
individual <strong>events</strong>. Some <strong>of</strong> you may remember Mike as a<br />
fellow member <strong>of</strong> the Class <strong>of</strong> ‘87. Mrs. Diane Hollingsworth<br />
also worked with our theater program for a number <strong>of</strong><br />
years; she now teaches English and also helps out with<br />
individual <strong>events</strong>.<br />
When our team is not on the road, prepping briefs or<br />
practicing, they are running debate camps for incoming<br />
Freshmen. This year we have 20 freshmen in the program.<br />
They are as enthusiastic and as wily as those in my first years<br />
at the school. Father Chris Billac and I became great friends<br />
watching their machinations and attempting to control them.<br />
My best memories <strong>of</strong> my own years as a debate coach are not<br />
the awards ceremonies or even a few <strong>of</strong> the really great<br />
debates that I watched our teams win, but the long rides<br />
home. Debaters never quit; if they are not going over their<br />
last “round” word by word they are excoriating the judges<br />
they had or the feeble attempts <strong>of</strong> their opponents. Many <strong>of</strong><br />
those tireless young men are still using the skills they<br />
developed in research, speaking and organization as judges,<br />
lawyers, physicians and a host <strong>of</strong> other pr<strong>of</strong>essions and<br />
occupations. One <strong>of</strong> great joys now is seeing them again; so<br />
many <strong>of</strong> our conversations begin-“Remember the ride back<br />
from......”<br />
24 STRAKE JESUIT SENIORS SELECTED AS NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLAR FINALISTS<br />
NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLAR FINALISTS<br />
First Row (L to R)<br />
Jonathan Kwan, Justin Wang, Omar Gafur, Chris Glaser, Juan<br />
Rivera, Joseph Vengalil, Colby Fan, Ryan Reddy, Matt<br />
Stoner, Armando Huaringa, Jonathan Murphy, Matthew<br />
Kuhn, Paul Albrecht, Peter Blais and Andre Mouton<br />
Top Row (L to R)<br />
Ryan Caldwell, Michael Raia, Samuel Williams and Steven<br />
Lanier<br />
Not Pictured:<br />
Cameron Cope, T.J. Edwards, Eric Heller, Bryan Nettels and<br />
Andy Seré<br />
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Respect. Fairness. Service.<br />
Justice. The words used to describe<br />
their missions are the same;<br />
the voices are different.<br />
Although they all began at<br />
much the same place–as<br />
students at <strong>Strake</strong><br />
<strong>Jesuit</strong>–their career paths<br />
were <strong>of</strong>ten varied. Yet<br />
today they have again<br />
reached a similar place: as<br />
judges in the District and<br />
Municipal Courts <strong>of</strong> Texas.<br />
“<strong>Strake</strong> <strong>Jesuit</strong> has<br />
more alumni currently on<br />
the bench in Texas than any<br />
other high school in the<br />
state,” asserts Judge Mark<br />
Davidson ‘71, the most<br />
senior <strong>of</strong> the alumni judges.<br />
The third most senior judge<br />
in Harris County, Judge Davidson<br />
presides over the 11 th District Court<br />
(the oldest court in Texas). John<br />
Coselli ‘70 is the judge <strong>of</strong> the 125 th<br />
District, and Judge Pat Mizell ‘82<br />
presides over the 129 th District<br />
Court. In the Family Court, Frank<br />
Rynd ‘70 is judge <strong>of</strong> the 309 th<br />
District<br />
Court (please see accompanying<br />
box), and up the road, Alexis (Tripp)<br />
Walter III ‘76 is judge <strong>of</strong> the City <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>College</strong> Station Municipal Court.<br />
They all have different, <strong>of</strong>ten<br />
tongue in cheek, reasons for why they<br />
decided to enter the judiciary–watching<br />
Bro. Casey administer<br />
Saturday PH’s, successfully<br />
defending themselves in traffic court<br />
as juveniles, a “C” in Mr. Smelko’s<br />
Bones and Muscles class that kept<br />
one out <strong>of</strong> med school–but at basis,<br />
<strong>Strake</strong> <strong>Jesuit</strong> formed the foundation<br />
<strong>of</strong> where they are now.<br />
“What is attractive to me is not<br />
just being a judge but having the<br />
8 a Spring 2002<br />
COMMITTED TO JUSTICE<br />
Alumni Judges Bring Ignatian Ideals to Texas Courts<br />
Pat Mizell ‘82<br />
Judge since 1995.<br />
Undergraduate: SMU<br />
Law School:<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Houston<br />
Wife: Shannon Mizell<br />
Children: Two Girls & Two Boys<br />
(ages 3 - 9)<br />
Interests: Golf & Politics<br />
opportunity to help people,” remarks<br />
Judge Walter. “That has been a goal<br />
throughout my career,<br />
beginning with my career<br />
as an attorney. Helping<br />
people and trying to make<br />
the world a better place<br />
are traceable back to what<br />
we learned at <strong>Strake</strong><br />
<strong>Jesuit</strong>.”<br />
Judge Mizell<br />
credits SJCP with<br />
developing a love for his<br />
fellow man, respect for<br />
others, and the notion that<br />
scholarship is important.<br />
In a similar vein, Judge<br />
Coselli notes, “Our job is<br />
heavily weighted toward<br />
respect, honesty, fairness,<br />
justice, even education.<br />
We are in school every day.”<br />
The Ignatian ideal <strong>of</strong> service to<br />
others particularly influenced<br />
Judge Davidson.<br />
“I always try to remember<br />
that I am a public servant.<br />
It is easy to get “black robe<br />
disease”–to believe that as a<br />
judge you are above<br />
everyone else. The grounding<br />
that I received at <strong>Strake</strong><br />
<strong>Jesuit</strong> reminds me that I am<br />
a public servant and am to<br />
serve the public, not rule<br />
over them.”<br />
Fr. Chris Billac, S.J.,<br />
and Richard Nevle are also<br />
cited as individuals <strong>of</strong><br />
strong influence in these<br />
men’s development at<br />
<strong>Jesuit</strong>. “My belief that we<br />
should try to live up to a<br />
certain moral code came<br />
from almost every teacher I<br />
had there,” remembers<br />
Mark Davidson ‘71<br />
Judge since 1989.<br />
Recently elected to a two year<br />
term as administrative judge<br />
<strong>of</strong> Harris County.<br />
Undergraduate:<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Texas at Austin:<br />
Law School:<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Houston<br />
(also attended UT)<br />
Wife: Sarah Duckers<br />
Children: Two Sons<br />
Interests: Cycling (MS 150 &<br />
Borders, Surf & Citrus 100) &<br />
Cooking (anything French)<br />
Judge Davidson. “Since morality is<br />
the basis <strong>of</strong> law, a lot <strong>of</strong> my love <strong>of</strong><br />
the law came from the education I<br />
received at the school.”<br />
In his work in the Municipal<br />
Court, Judge Walter has found a<br />
special role for the values he learned<br />
at <strong>Jesuit</strong>. “One <strong>of</strong> my goals for the<br />
Court is to treat everybody with<br />
dignity and respect, judging fairly,<br />
especially with juveniles and their<br />
families. There is a need to show<br />
compassion. I try to get my hands<br />
around everything in a case–to go<br />
beyond what has brought them here<br />
and see other issues behind the<br />
current problem. And to see how to<br />
design a punishment that addresses<br />
all these things. I try to develop the<br />
potential in all these juveniles, which<br />
is very much in the tradition <strong>of</strong> <strong>Strake</strong><br />
<strong>Jesuit</strong>. Our teachers were counselors<br />
in all areas, not just academics.”<br />
All these men<br />
believe passionately in<br />
the justice system and<br />
their ability to help make<br />
the world a more just<br />
place. And this passion is<br />
evident as they speak <strong>of</strong><br />
what is most rewarding in<br />
their work. “You’d like<br />
to think you’ve administered<br />
justice in such a<br />
way that it has bettered<br />
people’s lives,” Judge<br />
Coselli reflects. “But<br />
ultimately when people<br />
make decisions for<br />
themselves, it is exponentially<br />
better. So, one<br />
<strong>of</strong> the most important<br />
aspects in effectively<br />
administering justice is<br />
how you make the<br />
decision. The reason I am
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John Coselli ‘70<br />
Judge since 1999.<br />
Undergraduate:<br />
Loyola <strong>of</strong> New Orleans<br />
Law School:<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Houston<br />
Wife: Carolyn Coselli<br />
Children: Four Sons (ages 8-13)<br />
Interests: Family, sons’ sports &<br />
Establishing Peer Mediation<br />
Programs in Houston area<br />
schools<br />
here is that I am trying to make<br />
a difference in the lives <strong>of</strong> the<br />
people I come in contact with.<br />
So that everyone who has<br />
contact with the Court can see<br />
their lives changed in a positive<br />
way.”<br />
“Having the contact with<br />
people, hoping you make a<br />
difference,” echoes Judge<br />
Walter on the motivation in his<br />
work. “It is difficult sometimes,<br />
because you don’t see the<br />
results, but you must be<br />
confident that you are doing the<br />
right thing. Nobody wants to be<br />
here (in Municipal Court); these<br />
people have been charged with<br />
<strong>of</strong>fenses–traffic, alcohol-related,<br />
or criminal. This may be the<br />
first contact many people have<br />
with the Court and the system.<br />
It is important that I project a<br />
positive image <strong>of</strong> the Court and<br />
the system. It’s a great<br />
opportunity to positively impact<br />
people.”<br />
Judge Mizell concurs.<br />
“You get to have a positive<br />
impact on people’s lives. It is<br />
rewarding to work hard to<br />
achieve a right result.”<br />
And they all agree on one<br />
<strong>of</strong> the lighter benefits <strong>of</strong> being a<br />
Judge: those cool judge license<br />
plates.<br />
Tripp Walter ‘76<br />
Judge since 1997.<br />
Undergraduate:<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Houston<br />
Law School:<br />
Texas Tech University<br />
Wife: Kim Walter<br />
Children: One Son, Thomas<br />
Interests: I used to play a little<br />
s<strong>of</strong>tball, but now I have a two<br />
year old son!<br />
Judge Frank Rynd ‘70 Seeks Justice for Children<br />
“It takes a special kind <strong>of</strong> person to be involved in family court,” remarks Judge<br />
Tripp Walter. “Those cases are so different from the ones heard by civil or municipal<br />
courts.”<br />
For the uninitiated, here is a distinction among those courts in a nutshell: Civil<br />
District Courts hear matters involving money or property, as well as suits to compel or<br />
prohibit wrongful action (injunctions). Municipal Courts judge people who have been<br />
charged with <strong>of</strong>fenses–traffic violations, alcohol-related, or criminal. Family Courts hear<br />
matters involving paternity and divorce, including child support, property division and<br />
child custody. They also hear matters relating to child support and custody, even if it is not<br />
part <strong>of</strong> a divorce.<br />
If there seemed a perfect fit for a man and a career, it would be Frank Rynd ‘70 in<br />
his current position as Judge <strong>of</strong> the 309 th District Court <strong>of</strong> Texas (Family Court). Both in<br />
his pr<strong>of</strong>essional and personal life, Judge Rynd has been a tireless advocate for children.<br />
Judge Rynd’s interest in children’s causes stems from his years in Dallas when he<br />
became involved in adoption work with the Buckner Baptist Benevolences; he later served<br />
as an ad liten, representing children in litigation. Upon his return to Houston, he became<br />
a board member <strong>of</strong> Big Brothers Big Sisters <strong>of</strong> Houston. After many years <strong>of</strong> service, he<br />
is now an honorary board member. It was also during this time that Judge Rynd<br />
volunteered on a project with the Salvation Army to provide shelter for the homeless. “It<br />
was a tremendous personal experience. I really came to realize the enormous needs not being met,” he recalls.<br />
In 1999 he received the Shirlee Tracy Anderson award for long and distinguished service to BBBS <strong>of</strong> Houston, and in 2000<br />
he chaired the kick <strong>of</strong>f breakfast for the Interfaith Ministries Children’s Campaign.<br />
Judge Rynd served as general legal counsel for the Houston Astros for seventeen years before beginning his career as an<br />
associate judge (in 1999). Reflecting on his decision to enter public service, he echos the sentiments <strong>of</strong> his fellow alumni judges<br />
in the civil and municipal courts. “Anyone practicing before a judge has some desire to do this and to know how it works. I<br />
believe I have a sense <strong>of</strong> fairness and a sense <strong>of</strong> public service. This (the judiciary) allows me to give back to the community.”<br />
And like many <strong>of</strong> his fellows, he credits Fr. Chris Billac’s influence on his life–“You can live a life for others.”<br />
A graduate <strong>of</strong> the University <strong>of</strong> Texas and the UT Law School, Judge Rynd is a devoted uncle to two nieces and two<br />
nephews, one great-nephew, and mentor to eight god-children. An avid historian and advocate <strong>of</strong> historical preservation, he is<br />
also active in the Diocese <strong>of</strong> Galveston-Houston. But after all is said, his greatest interest is in people, as evidenced by his<br />
innumerable friends. And it is reflected in his comments on the best part <strong>of</strong> his job: “It’s about making a positive difference in<br />
people’s lives.”<br />
Judge Rynd’s name appears on the ballot on March 12, as he faces an election challenge in the Republican primary.<br />
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SJAA ELECTS NEW PRESIDENT<br />
10 a Spring 2002<br />
During the Annual Meeting <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Strake</strong> <strong>Jesuit</strong> Alumni Association, alumni present<br />
approved the nomination <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers for the years 2002-2003. Mike Doyle ‘83, who<br />
served as President- Elect during the 2000-01 term, replaced out-going President Hugh<br />
Vrsalovic ‘84. Ron Mucci ‘75 and Todd Lorenz ‘88 were elected President-Elect and<br />
Secretary/Treasurer, respectively.<br />
Just being an “alumnus” gives us two directions to consider—-the past experiences and<br />
bonds that we shared while students at <strong>Strake</strong> <strong>Jesuit</strong>, and our future together as a continuing<br />
community in support <strong>of</strong> the school and each other. Part <strong>of</strong> the fun <strong>of</strong> remaining an active<br />
participant in the <strong>Strake</strong> <strong>Jesuit</strong> community is spending time with good friends since high<br />
school, but getting to know alumni <strong>of</strong> different years and newer members <strong>of</strong> the community<br />
has been a great learning experience, too.<br />
Working with Hugh Vrsalovic ’84 for the last two years has been one <strong>of</strong> those great new<br />
experiences. Along with Mary Linda Portner and Fr. Chris Billac, Hugh has put enormous<br />
effort and thought into remaking our Alumni Association into an active, important part <strong>of</strong><br />
the <strong>Strake</strong> <strong>Jesuit</strong> community. We can now look to CrusaderFest, the Family Mass and<br />
Easter Egg Hunt, the Alumni Retreat, the Networking Breakfasts, and the St. Thomas Game<br />
Tailgate Party and see ways to share good times and good experiences with our fellow<br />
alumni. We can also look to Alumni for the Future and Career View (the alumni mentoring<br />
Mr. Mike Doyle ‘83 programs), as well as the Annual Drive as meaningful ways that we as alumni contribute to<br />
the continuing Ignatian task <strong>of</strong> building new “Men for Others.” Thanks to Hugh and the<br />
many alumni and friends that have worked with him to build these programs and activities, there<br />
are more ways than ever to develop our shared bonds and capabilities as <strong>Strake</strong> <strong>Jesuit</strong> graduates.<br />
In the time ahead we hope to open more opportunities for every alumnus to share in our<br />
continuing community. This means that you may be called upon not just to give money during<br />
the Annual Drive, but also your time and talents. We can expect more <strong>events</strong> (particularly <strong>events</strong><br />
aimed at keeping our newest alumni active participants in the community), along with more<br />
chances to be <strong>of</strong> service to the school and its students. We can all look to an Alumni Association<br />
growing into its potential for its members and the larger <strong>Strake</strong> <strong>Jesuit</strong> community.<br />
ALUMNI PLAN CAREER VIEW<br />
FOR JUNE 2002<br />
The <strong>Strake</strong> <strong>Jesuit</strong> Alumni Association, in conjunction<br />
with the Counseling Office, have begun co-ordinating Career<br />
View, the alumni program which gives sophomores and<br />
juniors the opportunity to see first-hand various aspects <strong>of</strong> a<br />
variety <strong>of</strong> careers. Now in its third year, the program is<br />
scheduled for the week <strong>of</strong> June 3. Should demand warrant, a<br />
second week will be <strong>of</strong>fered on June 17.<br />
With concentrations in business, engineering, law and<br />
medicine, Career View brings interested students in contact<br />
with SJ alumni at work in each <strong>of</strong> those fields. Last year’s<br />
participants in engineering, for example, visited a<br />
construction site, met with engineering firms to see the design<br />
process first-hand, and enjoyed a private tour <strong>of</strong> NASA.<br />
Students interested in business learned about (among other<br />
things) mergers and acquisitions, city government, and<br />
commercial real estate, while future med students witnessed<br />
surgery and <strong>of</strong>fice visits first-hand. Law school hopefuls<br />
visited courtrooms, attorney’s <strong>of</strong>fices and met face-to-face<br />
with law enforcement <strong>of</strong>ficials. This year’s program<br />
promises more <strong>of</strong> the same.<br />
Parents <strong>of</strong> sophomores and juniors will receive<br />
information on the program in early March. Alumni coordinators<br />
will be available at the Alumni Booth at Spring<br />
Fling to discuss the program with interested parents.<br />
Students will receive invitations to participate by mail after<br />
Spring Break. Interested students should submit their<br />
applications to the Counseling Office by April 5.<br />
Alumni are also encouraged to participate as hosts in<br />
Career View. As student participation in the program has<br />
grown over the years, the need for additional alumni support<br />
has also grown. Any alum in the Houston area working in<br />
business, engineering, law or medicine who would be<br />
interested in assisting with Career View should contact one <strong>of</strong><br />
the following:<br />
Business:<br />
Jim Murphy ‘76: murphy@westchase.dst.tx.us<br />
Engineering:<br />
Ron Mucci ‘75: ron.m.mucci@williams.com<br />
Law:<br />
Ray Albrecht ‘72: ray.albrecht@oceanenergy.com<br />
Medicine:<br />
Phil Leggett ‘71: pleggett@drleggett.com<br />
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CLASS OF 1972<br />
August 23 & 24<br />
REUNION CHAIRS<br />
Ray Albrecht: ray.albrecht@oceanenergy.com<br />
Charlie Atchison: csaexp@ev1.net<br />
Greg Guarino: gregory.guarino@wellsfargo.com<br />
LOST ALUMNI*<br />
Mr. William J. Delmore<br />
Dr. Thomas B. Fletcher<br />
Mr. John C. Fontana, Jr.<br />
Mr. Terry A. O’Leary<br />
Mr. Michael J. Smith<br />
Mr. Timothy J. Toomey<br />
CLASS OF 1982<br />
September 13 & 14<br />
REUNION CHAIRS<br />
Stephen Schneidau: sschneid@cushwake.com<br />
Tony Kegg: tony@yieldhunter.net<br />
Robert Smith: rbsmith@fcinc.cc<br />
LOST ALUMNI*<br />
Mr. Eddy Coleman<br />
Mr. Luis Gonzales<br />
Mr. Andrew Jackson<br />
Mr. Scott Lucas<br />
Mr. Jim Manning<br />
Mr. R. R. Martin, Jr.<br />
Mr. Jorge Martinez<br />
Mr. Luen Wei<br />
p<br />
Indicates a reunion class on the following<br />
Class Notes pages.<br />
REUNION 2002<br />
CLASS OF 1992<br />
August 16 & 17<br />
REUNION CHAIRS<br />
Travis Twardowski: TTwardowski@rohmhaas.com<br />
Mike Boudreaux: mike@boudreaux.net<br />
Eddy Evans: edilyevans@hotmail.com<br />
LOST ALUMNI*<br />
Mr. C. S. Blevins<br />
Mr. Jason E. Broussard<br />
Mr. Stephane X. Buemi<br />
Mr. Edwin H. Dossman, Jr.<br />
Mr. Justin A. Factor<br />
Mr. John E. Foote<br />
Mr. Raymond W. Funke<br />
Mr. Peter K. Han<br />
Mr. P. M. Janicke<br />
Mr. Alan M. Kane<br />
Mr. Kyle W. Kornegay<br />
Mr. Alvin Low-Thue<br />
Mr. Albert G. Luna<br />
Mr. Zvonimir L. Milas<br />
Mr. Christopher R. Milnar<br />
Mr. Jean D. Morency<br />
Mr. Gregory V. Nelson<br />
Mr. Kevin W. Smith<br />
Mr. Gregory A. Todd<br />
*For one reason or another, these alumni have<br />
disappeared from our database. If you know<br />
their whereabouts, please call the Alumni <strong>of</strong>fice<br />
at 713.774.7651 x130<br />
or email us at<br />
alumni@strakejesuit.org.<br />
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CLASS OF 1967<br />
Gray Miller is still a partner at<br />
Fulbright & Jaworski. Gray and his<br />
wife, Joanne, celebrated their 33 rd<br />
wedding anniversary with a two<br />
week cruise in South America.<br />
Cruising Cape Horn was a longtime<br />
dream <strong>of</strong> Gray’s.<br />
CLASS OF 1968<br />
Jerry Colca and his wife, Melba, are<br />
living in Kalamazoo, Michigan,<br />
where he works for Pharmacia. Their<br />
daughter, Janice, is married and the<br />
couple also resides in Kalamazoo.<br />
Jerry and Melba’s son Stephen is<br />
attending Western Michigan<br />
University.<br />
CLASS OF 1973<br />
Peter Hoyt is currently working at<br />
The University <strong>of</strong> Tennessee for the<br />
Graduate Program in Genome<br />
Sciences and Technology. His wife<br />
Mary has been teaching speech and<br />
language at a public elementary<br />
school in their area. Their oldest<br />
daughter Lisa, is a freshman at the<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Tennessee. Their other<br />
daughter, Amy, is in seventh grade.<br />
Steve Lea is very busy living,<br />
working and doing volunteer work in<br />
Boerne, TX, where he lives with his<br />
wife Patricia. He is on the Board <strong>of</strong><br />
Directors for the Greater Boerne<br />
Chamber <strong>of</strong> Commerce and Winston<br />
School <strong>of</strong> San Antonio, TX. He<br />
founded the Hill Country Cycling<br />
Foundation that established a cycling<br />
program at Boerne High School, the<br />
only accredited PE course in cycling<br />
in the state <strong>of</strong> Texas. The competitive<br />
team is sponsored by Earl Campbell<br />
and his sausage company. Steve<br />
along with four other riders rode the<br />
MS 150 Bike to the Beach (San<br />
Antonio to Corpus Christi) and were<br />
the third highest fund-raising team,<br />
despite having only 5 riders<br />
compared to the two top ranked<br />
teams that had over 50 members<br />
each.<br />
Bob Price is currently the Assistant<br />
Principal at Memorial Middle School<br />
in Houston, TX. His two children,<br />
Megan and Will, both attend<br />
Stratford High School in Spring<br />
12 a Spring 2002<br />
Branch ISD. He and his wife Cindy<br />
have been married for 25 years.<br />
Walker C. Taylor has moved to the<br />
San Francisco, CA, area for a new job<br />
as Assistant Secretary <strong>of</strong> Chevron<br />
Texaco Corporation.<br />
Stephen Tower, II, has been a Broker<br />
Associate with Coldwell Banker<br />
United Realtors since 1995. His<br />
wife, Debra, is a Director <strong>of</strong> Financial<br />
Reporting at Continental Airlines.<br />
They live in Houston, TX with their<br />
four year old preschooler, Stephen<br />
Tower, III.<br />
CLASS OF 1976<br />
Luis Delclos is on assignment in<br />
Spain, with his wife Maria, and their<br />
two sons, Luis (13) and Xavier (10).<br />
He is practicing Architecture and<br />
Interiorism.<br />
Reid McTaggart and his wife Terry<br />
celebrated their 1 st wedding anniversary<br />
on December 16, 2001. He is<br />
in the Business Consulting division<br />
<strong>of</strong> Andersen Consulting, working in<br />
Merger Integration. His stepson,<br />
Bowen, is a freshman at the new West<br />
Side High School in Houston.<br />
CLASS OF 1977<br />
David Almaguer is a Captain and<br />
Paramedic with the Houston Fire<br />
Department. He is currently assigned<br />
to the Emergency Medical Services<br />
Command. David has been married<br />
to Jill for 17 years. Jill is the District<br />
Telecommunications Sales Manager<br />
for Agilent Technologies. David’s<br />
brothers Mike ‘75 and Randy ‘76<br />
both still live in Houston, but the<br />
three men frequent their mother’s<br />
longhorn cattle and Spanish mustang<br />
ranch in Gonzales, TX, “whenever<br />
Mom says the fence needs fixin’”.<br />
David would like to thank the <strong>Jesuit</strong><br />
community and Alumni who called<br />
and prayed for the fellow firefighters<br />
that were lost both here in Houston<br />
and in New York.<br />
Tom Burton is Vice-President at<br />
Mascoma Bank, a commercial lender.<br />
He lives in New Hampshire with his<br />
wife <strong>of</strong> almost 20 years, Alison.<br />
Their oldest daughter started at the<br />
University <strong>of</strong> New Hampshire this<br />
year, their middle daughter is<br />
currently applying to colleges, and<br />
their son is into karate and computers.<br />
Tom enjoys doing lots <strong>of</strong> volunteer<br />
work and has lots <strong>of</strong> grey hair.<br />
John Bradley was appointed by<br />
Texas Gov. Rick Perry to serve as<br />
District Attorney <strong>of</strong> Williamson<br />
County, Texas. His appointment is<br />
effective until the general election in<br />
November 2002.<br />
John Bradley ‘77 at Hurricane<br />
Ridge in Washington State.<br />
Buddy Francese and his wife Patti<br />
live in Austin with their two children,<br />
Blake (5) and Nicole (2). While<br />
Buddy is busy in the commercial real<br />
estate world, Patti is busy chasing the<br />
two children around the house.<br />
CLASS OF 1978<br />
Clifford D. Haehl, III is Director <strong>of</strong><br />
Marketing for Span Maxwell Company,<br />
a general contractor with<br />
<strong>of</strong>fices in Houston and Austin.<br />
CLASS OF 1979<br />
Dan Boeckelmann and his wife,<br />
Krista, manage a hotel, The Island<br />
Inn, on Mohegen Island <strong>of</strong>f the coast<br />
<strong>of</strong> Maine. It is only opened during<br />
the summer. In the winter the couple<br />
spends time at their house in Tuscon,<br />
AZ, where Dan works as a picture<br />
framer for his winter pr<strong>of</strong>ession.<br />
CLASS OF 1980<br />
After ten years with Farmers<br />
Insurance Group <strong>of</strong> Companies, John
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Berardi, is now representing<br />
American National Insurance Company.<br />
The John Berardi Insurance<br />
Agency is located in Clear Lake,<br />
outside <strong>of</strong> Houston. John and his<br />
wife, Barbara, recently bought a<br />
house just outside <strong>of</strong> Alvin, TX, in<br />
Brazoria County. They have three<br />
sons, Ross (7), Scott (4) and Brian<br />
(19 months).<br />
CLASS OF 1982 p<br />
Paul P. Brice owns a graphics and<br />
new media company in Houston, TX,<br />
called The Graphics Factory. His<br />
wife, Bonnie is an R.N. at M.D.<br />
Anderson Hospital.<br />
Robert Honeywell is currently a<br />
playwright, director, actor and<br />
attorney in New York City. He wrote,<br />
directed and produced World War III<br />
Shall be a Lovely Daydream, which<br />
appeared October 4-21, 2001, at the<br />
Lea Tea Theater in New York City.<br />
Robert was also appointed Of<br />
Counsel to the New York <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong><br />
Greenberg, Traurie, LLP, a national<br />
law firm based in Miami.<br />
CLASS OF 1983<br />
Michael P. Doyle recently announced<br />
the opening <strong>of</strong> The Doyle Law Firm<br />
with <strong>of</strong>fices in Houston and<br />
Galveston, TX. The firm will<br />
practice prosecution <strong>of</strong> maritime,<br />
medical negligence, insurance bad<br />
faith, product liability and complex<br />
civil litigation matters.<br />
Brian McCue was transferred to<br />
Austin, TX, in January <strong>of</strong> 2001. His<br />
oldest son Ben is a sophomore in high<br />
school and participates in soccer,<br />
cross country & track. Conrad is in<br />
sixth grade and loves soccer,<br />
basketball and sports. Brian and his<br />
wife, Moira, will soon be celebrating<br />
16 years <strong>of</strong> marriage. They spend<br />
most <strong>of</strong> their time traveling to the<br />
boys sporting <strong>events</strong>.<br />
David O’Brien was married on<br />
September 29, 2001, to Bridget Riley<br />
Gatz at Sacred Heart Catholic Church<br />
in Norfolk, NE. They will live in<br />
Norfolk where David continues to<br />
work for Arnold Engineering.<br />
BIRTHS<br />
Harrison Bothe born on April 6, 2001.<br />
Bo ‘88 & Heather Bothe<br />
Hadlea<br />
Chelsea Marie Brice born on October 3, 2001.<br />
Paul ‘82 & Bonnie Brice<br />
Brittany<br />
Natalie Elizabeth Gorman born on October 30, 2001<br />
John ‘87 & Ann Marie Gorman<br />
Drew, Matt & Angie<br />
Audrey Ellen Harris born September 4, 2001.<br />
Benchmark ‘91 & Deborah Harris<br />
Tyler Huff born on August 12, 2001<br />
Christopher ‘86 & Kelly Huff<br />
Meg Lynch was born on September 23, 2001.<br />
Randall ‘84 & Kay Lynch<br />
Ryan & Reagan<br />
John Edward McCabe born on September 22, 2001<br />
Robert ‘81 & Elizabeth Gorman<br />
Matthew<br />
Nicholas Alexander Mattioli born on June 9, 2001.<br />
Fred ‘83 & Victoria (SAA ‘83) Mattioli<br />
Christian, Frederick & Caroline<br />
Samuel Patrick Poché born December 24, 2001.<br />
Steve ‘84 & Erin Poché<br />
Trip Edward Twardowski born February 10, 2002.<br />
Travis ‘92 & Kelley Twardowski<br />
Emily Traynor born on June 19, 2001.<br />
Francis ‘87 & Kathryn Traynor<br />
Sarah<br />
CLASS NOTES<br />
Evan Hart & Andrew Cole von Eschenbach born December 22, 2001.<br />
Drew ‘86 & Dawn von Eschenbach<br />
Kyle Edward Walsh born on November 15, 2001<br />
Shane ‘91 & Elena (SAA ‘91) Walsh<br />
Adam Max Whitty born July 16, 2001.<br />
Pat ‘78 & Leigh Ann Whitty<br />
Daniel, Benjamin & Jacob<br />
Johnathon Alexander White born on September 7, 2001<br />
John ‘85 & Trish White<br />
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CLASS OF 1984<br />
Mark Aitala married Sara Beechner<br />
on November 10, 2001, in Austin,<br />
TX. Other <strong>Jesuit</strong> Alumni in attendance<br />
were, John Harris ‘84, Tom<br />
Lopez ‘84, Mark Moze ‘84 and<br />
George Rizzo ‘84. Mark has lived in<br />
Austin since graduation and has<br />
worked for Apple Computer’s<br />
Internet Publishing team for nine<br />
years.<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Aitala<br />
Sean P. Carnahan married Shalon<br />
Janese Bennett on October 20, 2001,<br />
at Saint Margaret Catholic Church in<br />
Lake Charles, LA.<br />
Dale Fischer moved to Los Angeles,<br />
CA, in November <strong>of</strong> 2000. He is<br />
currently working for SoCal as Vice<br />
President <strong>of</strong> Technical Operations.<br />
Randall Lynch and his wife, Kay,<br />
along with their two sons, Ryan (5)<br />
and Reagan (4), were transferred to<br />
Conneticut in July 2000. They made<br />
the move as part <strong>of</strong> SBC’s national<br />
expansion plans. Randall was responsible<br />
for the overall deployment<br />
<strong>of</strong> switches and network capability in<br />
nine Northeast cities from Boston to<br />
Washington D.C. In June <strong>of</strong> 2001,<br />
Randall received another transfer and<br />
relocated with his family to the East<br />
Bay area in California. His new<br />
position is with SBC’s Long Distance<br />
Subsidiary.<br />
Mike Riccetti has recently authored<br />
and published a book for local<br />
consumption entitled, Houston<br />
Dining on the Cheap - A Guide to the<br />
14 a Spring 2002<br />
Best Inexpensive Restaurants in<br />
Houston. It has received favorable<br />
recent media coverage and is<br />
available at Houston area bookstores,<br />
Central Market and on-line at<br />
Amazon.com.<br />
CLASS OF 1985<br />
Robert Guerrero and his wife,<br />
Ivickza, live in Austin. Robert works<br />
as “Webmaster” at Dell Computer’s<br />
Latin America Online division. He<br />
has been a World Music DJ on<br />
FM/Internet since 1990 for his hobby.<br />
He is currently the webmaster,<br />
producer, and host <strong>of</strong> the World<br />
Music show, Global Groovin’ on<br />
www.Radio1Austin.com.<br />
Rob Nash recently premiered his<br />
latest play, Rob Nash does Romeo<br />
and Juliet, in Austin, TX, at the<br />
VORTEX. The play combined the<br />
classic Shakespearean tragedy<br />
Romeo and Juliet with the backstage<br />
drama and shenanigans <strong>of</strong> a modern<br />
day acting company.<br />
CLASS OF 1986<br />
Christopher Hawkins first novel,<br />
The Water’s End was recently<br />
published by Trafford. Bruce Jenkins<br />
<strong>of</strong> the San Francisco Chronicle, calls<br />
it a “wonderful, compelling thing.” It<br />
is available online through Amazon,<br />
Barnes and Noble and directly<br />
through the publisher at<br />
www.thewatersend.com.<br />
CLASS OF 1987<br />
Lt. Thomas Sissener, DVM, MS,<br />
finished his internship in Small<br />
Animal Surgery and Internal<br />
Medicine in June <strong>of</strong> 2001. He was<br />
then called in to a year <strong>of</strong> service with<br />
the Royal Norwegian Armed Forces.<br />
He is currently serving as a<br />
Lieutenant at the Army Medical<br />
School outside Oslo, Norway, where<br />
his duties include teaching providing<br />
care for the security dogs, food and<br />
water inspection and some work with<br />
biological and chemical weapons<br />
defense. His tour <strong>of</strong> duty ends in the<br />
summer <strong>of</strong> 2002.<br />
Derrick Weingartner, S.J. took his<br />
vows as a <strong>Jesuit</strong> on August 15, 2001<br />
at Grand Coteau, LA. In attendance<br />
were Tony Merkel ‘87 and Kenneth<br />
Merkel ‘90. He is currently studying<br />
philosophy and theology at Loyola<br />
University in Chicago. His email<br />
address is dweingartner@juno.com.<br />
CLASS OF 1988<br />
Bo Bothe and his family live in the<br />
Spring Valley area in Houston, TX.<br />
His wife, Heather, is the Technologist<br />
at Askew Elementary. Bo was recently<br />
named a partner at Savage<br />
Design Group.<br />
Captain Philip Clinton flys for the<br />
USAF out <strong>of</strong> MacDill, AF Base. He<br />
has two daughters, Caitlyn Rose (3)<br />
and Victoria Hope (1) who love living<br />
so close to Disney World in Orlando.<br />
LCDR Keith Harrison, USN is back<br />
at sea as the Training Officer <strong>of</strong><br />
Fighter Squadron 154 (V154 Black<br />
Knights) from the USS Kitty Hawk.<br />
He and his wife, Robyn, are<br />
expecting their third child sometime<br />
in April/May 2002.<br />
Patrick O’Connell was married in<br />
January <strong>of</strong> 2001 to wife Kristi at St.<br />
Michael’s Church. They honeymooned<br />
in Italy (where they spent<br />
Easter Sunday in Vatican City) and<br />
Greece. He is a SAP S<strong>of</strong>tware<br />
Consultant working in Houston for<br />
ExxonMobil.<br />
CLASS OF 1989<br />
Jeffrey Abel has recently founded<br />
Abel Design Group, an interior architecture<br />
company. He specializes in<br />
tenant buildouts, restaurants and<br />
hospitality design. Offices are located<br />
in One Greenway Plaza in<br />
Houston, TX.<br />
Claytie Davis, III married Yolanda<br />
Fang on September 29, 2001 at Grace<br />
Cathedral in San Francisco, CA. The<br />
wedding party included Corey B.<br />
Davis ‘90, Jeffrey S. Abel ‘89 and<br />
David J. Andre ‘89. The couple spent<br />
their honeymoon in Italy and live in<br />
Oakland, CA.<br />
Greg Heerdt married Jennifer Garcia<br />
on November 11, 2000, in Denver,<br />
CO, at the Church <strong>of</strong> the Holy Ghost.<br />
Greg is employed as a clerk in the<br />
Federal Appellate Court in Denver,
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while Jennifer works in investment<br />
services for Wells Fargo.<br />
CLASS OF 1990<br />
Stephen Cronin has completed his<br />
studies at the University <strong>of</strong> California<br />
at San Diego and has been awarded<br />
the degree <strong>of</strong> PH.D. in Biology.<br />
CLASS OF 1991<br />
Ben Harris recently became a<br />
licensed Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Enginner. He<br />
and his family have lived in Denton,<br />
TX, for about five years.<br />
Eric Hopkins will complete his<br />
Pediatrics Residency at Cook County<br />
Hospital in June <strong>of</strong> 2002. He will be<br />
working for Cook Children’s<br />
Physicians Network in the<br />
Dallas/Fort Worth area starting in<br />
August <strong>of</strong> 2002.<br />
Gus Hrncir married Janice<br />
Naglehout in Denver, CO, on August<br />
18, 2001. Gus currently works for<br />
GEOIT as Proposal Manager and<br />
Janice works for ETHICON. They<br />
are living in Highlands Ranch, CO.<br />
CLASS OF 1993<br />
TERRY CRANE FOUNDATION<br />
ESTABLISHED<br />
In the aftermath <strong>of</strong> the tragic death <strong>of</strong> Terry Crane ‘90, in November 2001,<br />
many <strong>of</strong> his friends and family members sought to memorialize his life. The result<br />
<strong>of</strong> these efforts is the Terrence J. “Terry” Crane Foundation.<br />
Organized with the purpose <strong>of</strong> providing scholarship assistance to qualified<br />
students requiring financial aid (in addition to contributing to other approved<br />
charitable causes), the Terry Crane Foundation has chosen as its first goal the<br />
endowment <strong>of</strong> a scholarship at <strong>Strake</strong> <strong>Jesuit</strong>. Memorial gifts have already<br />
provided the basis for a named scholarship, and Foundation members are working<br />
to raise the $150,000 necessary to complete the endowment.<br />
Plans are underway to kick <strong>of</strong>f fund-raising efforts with a cocktail reception<br />
on Saturday, May 11, at <strong>Strake</strong> <strong>Jesuit</strong>. Highlights <strong>of</strong> the evening will include<br />
music by the Texas High Rollers and a video remembrance <strong>of</strong> Terry. Organizers<br />
believe this to be a great opportunity for Terry’s many friends from the Classes <strong>of</strong><br />
1988–1992, as well as other friends and family members, to reunite. A golf<br />
tournament is tentatively scheduled at Pine Forest Country Club on November 4.<br />
Members <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Strake</strong> <strong>Jesuit</strong> Classes <strong>of</strong> 1988–1992 will receive more<br />
information on these two <strong>events</strong>, as well as the Foundation in coming weeks. A<br />
web site is being constructed by Guillermo “Gumby” Narvacan ‘89; please visit<br />
www.terrycranefoundation.com in the near future for more information on the<br />
Foundation and updates.<br />
John Peissel married Estrella<br />
Cánepar <strong>of</strong> Peru on January 5, 2002.<br />
His brother, Eric Eyberg ‘98, was his<br />
best man. John is currently attending<br />
law school at the University <strong>of</strong><br />
Houston.<br />
CLASS OF 1994<br />
Mark Kruzel has gone back to school<br />
after doing genetic research for three<br />
years. He is currently a first year<br />
student at The University <strong>of</strong> Texas -<br />
Houston Medical School.<br />
David Merkel graduated from UT<br />
Austin with a Masters in Accounting<br />
and a Bachelors in Business<br />
Administration. He spent two years<br />
as an auditor for Arthur Andersen in<br />
Houston and earned his CPA. David<br />
now works for Calpine in Houston as<br />
a Power Commodity Accountant. He<br />
married Lauren Titus on September 1,<br />
2001. They met at UT. Lauren is a<br />
Primate Zookeeper at The Houston<br />
Zoo.<br />
Alex Ostrowski married Jessica<br />
Bozeman on October 5, 2001 in<br />
Jacksonville, FL.<br />
CLASS OF 1995<br />
Brian E<strong>of</strong>f will marry Andrea<br />
Michelle Smith on March 9, 2002.<br />
Eric Williams married Susan Scott on<br />
September 1, 2001, at St. Mary’s<br />
Catholic Church in Park City, UT.<br />
Cameron Wynne married Dorothy<br />
Evans on September 15, 2001, at St.<br />
Paul’s United Methodist Church in<br />
Houston, TX. John Hall ‘95 was one<br />
<strong>of</strong> Cameron’s groomsmen.<br />
CLASS OF 1996<br />
Andrew Koska graduated in<br />
December <strong>of</strong> 2000 with a Bachelor’s<br />
Degree in Mathematics from the<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Texas. He is currently<br />
studying for a Masters in Architecture<br />
at the University <strong>of</strong> New Mexico in<br />
Albuquerque.<br />
Jason A. Willock graduated with a<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Arts degree from<br />
Stanford University in 2000. He<br />
returned to Stanford and recieved a<br />
Masters degree in June 2001. He is<br />
now working as an analyst with the<br />
Investment Banking firm, Goldman<br />
Sachs, in New York City.<br />
CLASS OF 1997<br />
Matt Cannon graduated Summa Cum<br />
Laude with a perfect 4.0 GPA from<br />
Texas A&M on August 10, 2001. He<br />
had the highest GPA in his class. He<br />
is currently studying at the University<br />
<strong>of</strong> California, Davis School <strong>of</strong><br />
Veterinary Medicine.<br />
Chris Dewhurst married Annamarie<br />
Burt on July 14, 2001. The couple<br />
now resides in New York City.<br />
Thomas S. Gleditsch graduated<br />
Magna Cum Laude in May 2001 from<br />
St. Louis University in St. Louis, MO.<br />
He is currently in his first year <strong>of</strong> law<br />
school at St. Louis University.<br />
George Porter graduated from UT<br />
Austin with a Bachelor’s degree in<br />
Computer Science. This past fall he<br />
moved to California and is currently<br />
pursuing a Ph.D. in Computer<br />
Networking at U.C. Berkeley. He<br />
hopes to work in San Francisco this<br />
summer and travel a bit.<br />
Shawn P. Sharkey is enrolled fulltime<br />
at the University <strong>of</strong> Houston<br />
seeking a degree in Civil<br />
Engineering.<br />
Nicholas Welch graduated from<br />
Texas A&M University in December<br />
with a degree in finance. He accepted<br />
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IN MEMORIAM<br />
Mr. Melvin Bergeron<br />
Father <strong>of</strong> Alan Bergeron ‘77<br />
Mrs. Doris Coselli<br />
Mother <strong>of</strong> John ‘70, Joseph ‘70, Peter ‘72,<br />
& Michael ‘73 Coselli<br />
Mr. Terrence Crane ‘90<br />
Col. James A . Crehan, USAF (Ret.)<br />
Member <strong>of</strong> <strong>Strake</strong> <strong>Jesuit</strong> Community 1962-2001<br />
Mrs. Jean Farge<br />
Mother <strong>of</strong> William Farge ‘65<br />
Mrs. Jane Graham<br />
Mother <strong>of</strong> John ‘71 & Kenneth ‘74 Graham<br />
Mother-in-law <strong>of</strong> Michael Klein ‘79<br />
Grandmother <strong>of</strong> Joe Messina ‘02<br />
Mr. Stefan M. Halaszyn<br />
Father <strong>of</strong> Sean ‘92 & Patrick ‘93 Halaszyn<br />
Mr. Charles W. Klecka<br />
Father <strong>of</strong> Martin Klecka ‘68<br />
Mr. Hugo Klein<br />
Father <strong>of</strong> Dan ‘78 & Michael Klein ‘79<br />
Mr. Jeffrey Thomas Chin Liu ‘89<br />
Mr. Richard C. Mathews<br />
Father <strong>of</strong> Richard J. Mathews ‘72<br />
Mr. Frank J. Padula<br />
Father <strong>of</strong> Jason Padula ‘89<br />
Mr. James Permetti ‘75<br />
Brother <strong>of</strong> Joseph ‘69, Thomas ‘76<br />
& Michael ‘79 Permetti<br />
Mr. John F. Pinedo ‘76<br />
Brother <strong>of</strong> James ‘76 & Chris ‘79 Pinedo<br />
Judge Carl Reesby<br />
Father <strong>of</strong> Michael ‘68 & Patrick ‘70 Reesby<br />
Mrs. Dorothy Saur<br />
Mother <strong>of</strong> John Saur ‘75<br />
Mrs. Edith Schmidt<br />
Mother <strong>of</strong> Karl Schmidt ‘86<br />
Mrs. Pietrina Schmitt<br />
Mother <strong>of</strong> Joe ‘86, John ‘90 & Paul ‘91 Schmitt<br />
Mrs. Jennifer Ann DeVautour Walker SAA ‘82<br />
Sister <strong>of</strong> Robert A. DeVautour ‘80<br />
Mr. James B. Ward ‘71<br />
Brother <strong>of</strong> Gregory Ward ‘73<br />
a<br />
the position <strong>of</strong> analyst with Sterling<br />
Bank in Houston.<br />
CLASS OF 1998<br />
Ben Morrison is attending Southwest<br />
Texas State University in San<br />
Marcos, TX. He is majoring in<br />
Accounting.<br />
Steve Rowe married Monica Marie<br />
Sell on December 28, 2001 at St.<br />
Patrick’s Cathedral in Ft. Worth, TX.<br />
The couple visited San Diego on their<br />
honeymoon. Steve is playing his last<br />
year <strong>of</strong> baseball for Texas Tech. He<br />
pitched for the Red Raiders at the<br />
Astros <strong>College</strong> Classic in February at<br />
Enron Field.<br />
CLASS OF 1999<br />
Adam J. Burger is a Petroleum<br />
Engineering major at Texas A&M<br />
University in <strong>College</strong> Station, TX.<br />
Bryan P. Hoeller attended St.<br />
Joseph’s University for a year and<br />
made the Dean’s List. He then<br />
transferred to UT Austin Business<br />
School. He is currently enrolled in<br />
the PPA Masters program at UT<br />
Austin.<br />
CLASS OF 2000<br />
Luis G. Canlas, Jr. is now in his<br />
second year at the University St.<br />
Thomas in Houston, TX. He is<br />
studying Finance and Economics. He<br />
plans to receive his degree in 2003.<br />
Justin LaPree is a U.S. Marine<br />
stationed at Camp Pendleton, CA.<br />
He is enjoying the California weather<br />
and learning to surf.<br />
CLASS OF 2001<br />
Christopher C<strong>of</strong>fman is a cadet at<br />
the United States Air Force Academy.<br />
He plays soccer for the Academy and<br />
predicts that within four years they<br />
will be the NCAA Champs.<br />
Aaron C. Sokolik is a freshman at<br />
Georgetown University in Washington<br />
D.C. He is studying international<br />
business.<br />
Ryan Walsh is attending Rice<br />
University where he is concentrating<br />
on economics and managerial studies<br />
and is a decathalete.<br />
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Sadly, THIS OLDE CRUSADER must report the passing<br />
<strong>of</strong> our Col. James Crehan, USAF Retired. Mr. Crehan came<br />
to <strong>Strake</strong> <strong>Jesuit</strong> in 1962 and was a respected member <strong>of</strong> this<br />
community for 40 years.<br />
If asked how I shall remember Mr. Crehan, I must<br />
respond that I shall always remember him as the true<br />
gentleman that he was. For James Crehan the word<br />
“gentleman” was truly emblematic for a way <strong>of</strong> life.<br />
He was a s<strong>of</strong>t-spoken Christian man, mild mannered but<br />
with an abiding inner strength and a determined will. He was<br />
a quiet but steadfast achiever. He was fiercely independent<br />
and self sufficient. He had that certain military presence and<br />
conducted himself accordingly. He was always neatly attired.<br />
His traditional jacket, crisply starched white shirt and neatly<br />
knotted regimental stripe were his trademark.<br />
Over the years, he served <strong>Strake</strong> <strong>Jesuit</strong> as a teacher,<br />
administrator and as our representative to the community at<br />
large. For James Crehan, the business <strong>of</strong> <strong>Strake</strong> <strong>Jesuit</strong> and<br />
tending to its welfare was more than just a job. It was his<br />
mission and one <strong>of</strong> the joys <strong>of</strong> his life. For everyone that met<br />
him or worked with him, it was Mr. Crehan that was the joy.<br />
Even to this day, THIS OLDE CRUSADER knows <strong>of</strong> no one<br />
that ever heard him utter an unkind or negative word. Simply<br />
stated, he was the essence <strong>of</strong> a positive attitude.<br />
He was keenly interested in others and took sincere pride<br />
and pleasure in the accomplishments <strong>of</strong> those around him;<br />
friends, faculty, staff and student body.<br />
The man never sought the limelight or the praise <strong>of</strong><br />
others. However, this is one OLDE CRUSADER that will<br />
forever herald his virtue:<br />
Thank you James Crehan,<br />
TEACHER, ADMINISTRATOR, ROLE MODEL.<br />
From you we learned so much.<br />
Your guidance has served us all so well.<br />
You have set the standard<br />
that we shall always struggle to emulate.<br />
To your memory, I pledge my shield and my sword.<br />
George<br />
Col. James Crehan USAF Retired
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