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A magazine for alumni, parents and friends of Bishop Brady High School

Celebrate Bishop Brady’s 50th JubileeAugust 2013-June 2014

Travis LaCouter ‘09Delivers Holy Cross 2013Valedictorian Address

From the Principal’s Desk

Dear Brady Community:

Anniversaries. As a husband, I have learned that the key to a good anniversary is to remember it, �rst. Upon some re�ection, however,

remembering is really the core of any anniversary--and not just remembering the date. We set aside time in our life to remember the joys and challenges that join everyone celebrating that anniversary. Every wedding anniversary, my wife and I recount little bits of our relationship--the readings at our wedding or our �rst date--di�erent things each year. In a real and important way,

when we remember, we relive those memories and make them stronger. So it is with Brady’s 50th anniversary.

Brady opened its doors 50 years ago this September. Since then, 4454 young men and women have entered through those doors and eventually left as alumni. Our 50th anniversary is designed to remember again the stories of those 4454 alums that make the Brady experience--the Brady community--what it is. As much has changed in the past 50 years, so many things have not changed. Every alum can talk about dress code, bon�res, the workload and homecoming. Graduation has been in the gym--with the same bleachers and chairs--for 49 years. �e state championships, the buses, Masses, the lockers; simple connections we all have to Brady.

�e most important things to remember are the relationships we have formed that span an unbroken chain of love and support for 50 years. We invite you to come and join us in remembering this wonderful community. Don’t forget!

No anniversary comes without a look to the future. In these pages you will see how the past 50 years has set us up well for the next 50 years. I am excited to imagine with you what Brady will look like in 2063. Our plans for that milestone start with the celebration of this milestone. Happy Anniversary Brady.

In Christ,

Trevor BonatP R I N C I P A L

BISHOP BRADY HIGH SCHOOL“ F I D E S ~ V E R I TA S ~ C A R I TA S”

THE SCHOOLBishop Brady High School is a Catholic

secondary coeducational school located in

Concord, New Hampshire. Students of varied

religions, social and academic backgrounds

are a part of the Bishop Brady community.

A quality college preparatory curriculum, an

involved administration, a dedicated faculty,

a well-informed guidance department, an

enthusiastic campus ministry o�ce and an

outstanding student body all explain Bishop

Brady’s appeal. The school is accredited by

the New England Association of Schools and

Colleges and the State of New Hampshire.

PHILOSOPHYBishop Brady is a center for the pursuit

of academic excellence and for the

development of the total person. Each

student is invited to build quality

interpersonal relationships and to exert a

positive in�uence on the climate of the

school. It is a Catholic school, where

students learn in a nurturing, creative

atmosphere; where educators teach in a

dedicated, professional manner; where

administrators know that caring is as

important to the heart as knowledge is

to the mind.

Bishop Brady has established an excellent

reputation among today’s most selective

colleges and universities. Brady’s quality

curriculum has been designed to prepare

students for a successful college career.

For further information, contact:

Lonna Abbott, Director of Admissions

Bishop Brady High School

25 Columbus Avenue, Concord, NH 03301

(603) 224-7418 / www.bishopbrady.edu

In Christ,

Trevor BonatP R I N C I P A L

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Summer 2013

Bishop Brady High School25 Columbus AvenueConcord, NH 03301(603)224-7418 E-mail: info@bishopbrady.eduWeb site: www.bishopbrady.edu

Contributing WritersEric Dyment, Maureen Kimball, Linda Provost, Michael Walsh ‘01,

Photograhy:Linda Provost, Rich Wood�n of NH Sports Photography, Lorenzo Vigil, Jonathan Holdsworth ‘02, Dan Vaillancourt

Bishop Brady Advisory BoardBill Hickey ’83 – ChairmanMichelle Radi-Co�n - Vice ChairmanJoe Spain ’78 – Past ChairmanDeb Slocum – SecretaryFr. Ray BallPatti BryckStephen DeStefano ‘74Hattie Ferns ‘85Tom MacMullinDarlene SargentJohn SokulTracy Uhrin ‘99Dan Will

Administrative TeamTrevor Bonat – PrincipalJoy Degnan ’67 – Asst. PrincipalNeal Casale – Asst. PrincipalLonna Abbott – Director of AdmissionsJe� Dailey – College Counseling O�ce DirectorLinda Fairbanks – Campus MinistryMaureen Kimball – Director of AdvancementFred Vezina – Director of AthleticsSuzanne Walsh – Business Administrator

Cover Photo: Travis LaCouter, taken by Dan Vaillancourt, Courtesy of �e College of �e Holy Cross

ContentsF E A T U R E SLife in Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Checking in with Ryan Leclerc ‘06

Guidance Department Updates Name . . . . . . . . . . 5Teacher in the Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Suzy Seagroves’ Non-Stop Energy

Alumni Around the Globe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Kenna Cole ‘12 and Connor Houghton ‘11 study abroadAlumni Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Travis Lacouter ‘09 Delivers Holy Cross 2013 Valedictorian Speech

Buzz Around Brady . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Athletic Kudos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122013 Winter & Spring Sports

Bishop Brady’s 2013 Valedictorian & Salu torian 14College Destinations 2013

Bishop Brady Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Meet Connor Devoe ‘13 & Jared Roberts ‘13

Advancement O�ce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18�e 2013 Bishop Brady Fund DonorsBishop Brady Caritas Award Recipients

National Park Service Archeological Technician . 20Jonathan Holdsworth ‘02 presented by Michael Walsh ‘01

Loving Life in D.C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Catching up with Katelynd Mahoney ‘07

Bishop Brady’s 50th Anniversary Celebration . . . 22Calendar of Events

Alumni News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Wedding Anouncements, Class Reunion Info

Bishop Brady’s �rst sophomore, junior and senior classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Bishop Brady is a Roman Catholic, college preparatory, co-educational high school,

founded upon the values of

faith, learning and service.In partnership with families and the greater

community, Bishop Brady instills a desire in students to engage in service to others and

challenges them to rise above the expected in the

pursuit of excellence.

Picture Perfect for BBHS Graduation 2013(l-r) Carolina DioDato, Maddy Moran, Caroline Urbanek

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Life in Colorado

Where did you go to college? I went to the University of New Hampshire to study Recreation Management and Policy Program Administration. I graduated in May 2010 with a BS and a minor in Business. While at UNH I was involved with the Admissions Department as a tour guide. I was also a student intern on the Cat Crew Marketing Team. During my senior year, I interned alongside fellow Brady lum Emily Dugal ‘08. 

Why the move to Colorado? Are you there for the long term? At the end of my senior year I applied for jobs in the athletics marketing �eld. When nothing materialized, my good friend and Brady alum, Evan Vomacka, encouraged me to move to Colorado where he was working at Beaver Creek Ski Area.  I applied for the Beaver Creek job the 1st

of June (the �rst day winter applications were available) and was o�ered the job 10 minutes after I got o� the phone interview with the director of the ski school. �e desire to make the move was mainly for a change of scenery and to follow my passion for skiing. I decided that I would try it for the winter and come back in the spring. (I never left…) I am not giving myself a time table for return. It could be long term; it could be for the short term. Living in Colorado has its ups and downs. Being away from my family is a downfall but living in such a beautiful environment with unbelievable skiing, incredible golf, and summer high temperatures around 85 with no humidity, is de�nitely a plus.

What do you do for work?   I am employed in a variety of di�erent areas. In the winter, I am a full time children’s Ski Instructor for Vail Resorts at Beaver Creek Ski Area, in the 7-Teen Ski and Ride School. I am a PSIA (Professional Ski Instructors of America) Level II Alpine Certi�ed

Ski Instructor. I have my PSIA Level I Telemark Certi�cation, my PSIA Level II Children’s Certi�cation, and my PSIA Level I Freestyle Accreditation. I also run various instructor training

programs within the ski school. �is

past winter was my 10th

seasonas a ski

instructor. I started teaching skiing back in NH at Gunstock when I was a sophomore at Brady. At night in the winter and summer, I bus tables at Elway’s Steakhouse in Vail. In the summer I work for Vail Resorts at Red Sky Ranch Golf Club as the Outside Guest Services Supervisor.

What do you do for fun?   I like to ski. I skied every month from December 2010 to April 2012. I have skied at least 400 days since I moved here. In the summer, I play a lot of golf. I also play on very competitive men’s softball teams in Vail and Eagle throughout the spring, summer, and fall.

What activities and/or sports did you participate in while at Brady?  My freshman year I played soccer and baseball. Sophomore year I played baseball. Senior year I played golf. I was a member of the ski club sophomore-senior years. I loved going to Pat’s Peak at night. I became good friends with fellow

classmates Adam Roberts and Chris Skoglund as we skied together for 3 years.

What is your fondest memory of Brady? I have several fond memories of Brady.

1. Golf team. Playing with a great group of guys my senior year was awesome. It was more than a team. We would all play golf every day from midsummer to late fall. We all had memberships at Beaver Meadow Golf Club. Beaver Meadow was what held us together. We would all meet up every day, play golf, hang out and socialize although we were banned to the “Brady Table” out back. Coach Hardiman ’67 was always there for a good laugh. It was always a miracle that we would perform well at matches. We were the only team that could chase each other o� the bus and still win a match. I still have laughs with fellow classmate and teammate, Chris Rowlenson, about our time together on the golf team.

2. Class with Mrs. Seagroves. I was one of the few students in Brady history to have 3 classes with Suzy. I had algebra I, chemistry, and physics. She called all of us who were in her algebra class her babies. �e fondest memory of her class includes getting the exact answer to a lab with my lab partner, Jim Crawford. I am not sure what the lab was, but I am sure she remembers. We were the �rst students in a very long time to get the exact answer correct (not sure if we were the last ones to get the correct answer). She even stopped me on the streets of Concord during my senior year of college to remind me. I still have her hat she made me as a graduation present.

3. Time spent with Mr. Roberts. I spent a lot of time with him over my 4 years. Being in his advisory group de�nitely

Checking in with Ryan Leclerc ‘06

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Brady Guidance Office Undergoing Name Change

Ryan the Ski Instructor

Leclerc Continuedfrom page 4

The Bishop Brady College Counseling O�ce, formerly known as Guidance, will spend their summer preparing for another busy and exciting year helping Brady students prepare for their academic and career aspirations. College Counseling O�ce Director, Je� Dailey, re�ects on the name change, “We reviewed our key focus and realized that the term, ‘Guidance,’ is nondescript and encompasses a very broad range of tasks. Some of these tasks are handled in conjunction with other departments at Brady, such as Campus Ministry. We also realize, as a college preparatory school, our key role is assisting students in preparing themselves for the college process and this continued path beyond Brady. This process starts in the freshman year with self-assessment and concludes with matriculation into appropriate colleges.” This topic was addressed in a recent letter from the New Hampshire District Director of School Counseling, “…titles may seem simple and non-descript, but I would argue that these titles set the expectations of the jobs we are required to do.”

In addition to adjusting to a name change, the College Counseling O�ce (CCO) will continue work on a comprehensive college process handbook. This handbook will address, in detail, a mapped out plan from freshman year through senior year. It

will contain “Quick Reference Sheets” (QRS) for each grade level laying out action plans for each month.

(l-r) Paula Cheney - Registrar, Je� Dailey - College Counseling Director, Barbara Shumway - College Counselor

The handbook will be available in print and on the CCO section of the website.

The CCO section of the website will also undergo some changes over the summer. Mr. Dailey states, “Our goal is to revamp the site to include many new features, including a video training section for the use of Naviance, a Video of the Month, an inspirational Quote of the Month, and a section featuring college pro�les where Brady students have matriculated and the successes they have realized.”

When the new academic year begins at the end of August, our rising seniors will begin earnestly searching for and narrowing down the list of colleges to which they will apply. Juniors will take the PSAT exam in October, begin preparations for the SAT or ACT exams, and see an increase in the amount of mail being delivered to their mailboxes each day from the many colleges and universities vying for their attention. Underclassmen will learn the steps they can take now to prepare themselves for the futures they are beginning to formulate for themselves. Brady’s College Counseling O�ce will continue o�ering parent college information nights, college mini-fairs, individual and family meetings, class room instruction, scheduling adjustments, academic supervision, Career Day, college visits, and providing Brady students with the resources they will need to achieve their academic and career goals.

Bishop Brady College Counseling O�ce

had its advantages and disadvantages. I am pretty sure it kept me out of getting into trouble since he was the assistant principal in charge of discipline. He

knew about my grades before I did. He asked me numerous times why I was performing poorly in religion class, already knowing what my response would be, and not liking the response every time. He greeted

me all day with his usual smirk and by calling me “Mr. Leclerc”. He was that watchful eye as an advisor should be. He would remind me to get into dress code rather than writing a detention. I really appreciated the respect he gave me as a student. One thing that was evident was that he would listen to my side of the story when I was in trouble. Even if he did not agree, he would still give me the time to explain myself, and sometimes it worked! He was a great mentor for me. I still use his graduation present to me, a leather note book with my initials.

Final Thoughts. Brady was a great place to spend 4 years of my life. I only knew one person in my incoming class, Jon Ho�man, who is also from Gilmanton. Brady set me up for success at UNH. Not only did the academic rigor of Brady

prepare me for UNH, I also learned a lot of valuable life lesson information from the sta�. I have stopped by Brady twice since my graduation, in 2007, to see the grand opening of the new addition, and this past fall. �e coolest thing about coming back is the look you get from a former teacher. You can tell they know who you are. Some know right o� the bat, and for others, it takes a little digging but they eventually spit out your name. �e day I came back last fall I walked into the o�ce and Funo welcomed me. I asked her if she knew who I was. She immediately stated my name and my graduation year! �at is so cool. �at does not happen in most schools. �e last thing I have to say is I was so excited to move on from Brady and head to UNH, but now I look back on the times I had at 25 Columbus Avenue, and I wish I was still there.

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Teacher in the Spotlight2012 Bronx Trip

(l-r) Monica Houghton ‘13, Suzy, Christina Warriner ’12

How long have you been a teacher at Brady?I started teaching at Brady in 1997, so I have taught here for 16 years.

What is your favorite thing about teaching at Brady?I like helping students and I really like correcting.

What led you to a career in teaching science? I was a ceramic engineer. I decided teaching would be a rewarding career, so I became an adjunct teacher at NHTI. �ey wouldn’t hire me full time after a very good interview. �ey said we would be crazy not to hire you, but you don’t have a master’s degree. �ere was an ad for a Physics teacher in the paper the next night and I have been lucky and privileged to teach at Bishop Brady ever since.

What do you love the most about teaching and particularly about teaching science?Science is like a puzzle and you �gure out how things work together. I like when students put the pieces together and have fun doing it.

Tell us about the service work that you do with Habitat for Humanity and the other service projects in which you are involved.I was the head class advisor for the class of 2007. Mike Rascoe gave this impassioned speech sophomore year about how we needed to do things for others. He lost the election, but we used his ideas. �e next year we started doing Making Strides Against Breast Cancer and served a meal at the Friendly Kitchen. Mary Yvars ‘11 wanted to take the class of 2011 on a service trip to Honduras. Meghan Sargent ‘11 and I convinced her Habitat for Humanity would be a

better idea. We work on projects that build community. We have established a wonderful relationship with the Rosedalegirls in the Bronx. Our community service is fun, rewarding, and helps bring us closer to the community.

What are your favorite stories from the years you have been at Brady?When I �rst started my son Sam was in second grade and three feet tall. He loved basketball. Frank Monahan and the basketball boys held workshops at the Boys and Girls Club. Billy Collins ‘98 let Matt Moulis ‘98 and Sam beat him at 2-on-2 basketball.

I remember when Shawn Scho�eld’s ‘08 hot air balloon landed on the roof and Curly was not so happy, so the next day we set o� the hot air balloons in front of the school and the �re marshall showed up!

Suzy showing o� her Hello Kitty dolls with her canned food donations for the Friendly Kitchen.

Suzy’s Advisees modeling their gifts of sweaters and hats that Suzy made for them. (l-r) Cam Marchand, Katie Nadeau, Colleen Wallace, Maggie Walker, Laurissa Cole, Jared Roberts, Molly Brennan, Natalie Raper.

Suzy Seagroves, Bishop Brady science teacher, is known for her sunny disposition, non-stop energy and devotion to a good cause. In addition to teaching science, Suzy is always encouraging others to join her in her e�orts to support a whole host of charitable organizations, such as the Friendly Kitchen, Habitat for Humanity, working with the BBHS Interact group supporting disadvantaged teens in the Bronx, and the list goes on and on. Suzy is also known for her knitting skills with students lining up for her to make them a hat or a sweater. With all her extracurricular activities, Suzy still �nds the time to attend many of Bishop Brady’s athletic events. She does not disappoint.

Suzy Seagroves – Energy to the Nth degree

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Kenna Cole and Connor Houghton Study Abroad

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As his �rst coop job from Northeastern, Connor Houghton ’11, has been working at the International School of Bremen (http://www.isbremen.de/) as a teacher/assistant. He received a stipend from ISB as well as a scholarship from NU for travel costs. He has been focused on working with the high school

level science team which o�ers the IGCSE program for grades 9-10 covering biology, chemistry and physics, and in grades 11 - 12, students can pursue IB in chemistry, biology and physics as part of their Diploma. In addition, he has helped out at school with Spanish and some sports programs.

While located in northern Germany, Connor has had the opportunity to travel to many other European destinations. He has

visited London and Edinburgh, where he spent a couple of days with Zack Higham ’11, who is currently at St. Andrew’s. Connor also has toured Lisbon and Porto, Portugal; Barcelona and Madrid, Spain; and Hamburg and Berlin in Germany. When his family arrives this summer he will continue his travels with visits to Salzburg, Austria, Munich, Germany and Reykjavik, Iceland!

Connor will return to Northeastern this summer to �nish up his BS in Chemistry in June 2014 at which time he may take another coop opportunity, or pursue graduate school.

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�is summer Kenna Cole ’12, is participating in a study abroad program in Brussels, Belgium through her school, AmericanUniversity. �e seven-week program includes a class on the European Union and an internship four days a week. Kenna was fortunate to land an internship with the State of Illinois West European o�ce o�ering her exposure in her �eld of interest, Economics. �e o�ce attracts and assists small and medium-sized companies to make physical investments in Illinois. In addition, the o�ce assists Illinois companies that trade in the European market. Although only three women work in the o�ce, it is quite diverse: British, Irish, and French.

Kenna’s research covers various topics, such as �nding out where the subsidiaries of European companies are located to creating a report on the agricultural sector of Illinois. She was given the opportunity to attend the Paris Air Show, an aerospace trade show. �e State of Illinois Brussels o�ce has been working to bring businesses from Illinois in the aerospace industry to the trade show to network and expand their markets overseas. Kenna noted that “traveling to Paris for the day was an exciting opportunity to get a perspective of not only the aerospace industry, but also how businesses cooperate together to take advantage of the entire marketplace.”

“My internship has only been half the experience for me! I have become immersed in the Belgian and European culture by living with a Belgian family, �nding my way around Brussels, and traveling around Europe. Looking back to graduation just a year ago, I never would have thought I would be where I am today. Nevertheless, this is only the beginning. I look forward to more journeys and I cannot wait to see where my

next adventure takes me!”

Kenna in front of the Town Hall in Leuven, Belgium

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Connor in London

Connor’s visit to Berlin

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Holy Cross graduation, May 2013

Four days after Travis delivered his Holy Cross Valedictorian speech in the Hart Center atop Mt. St. James, he was back at Brady sharing his experience. I couldn’t resist in asking the obvious questions; What was your theme? What was the moment like? Were you nervous? How did you prepare? Thankfully, Travis was gracious and recounted his experience. Travis wanted to avoid the cliché speech where one looks back with rose-colored glasses, touching upon the good times and successes without addressing the real challenges. Such a speech wouldn’t be constructive. He wanted to convey that one does not attain a Holy Cross diploma without bumps along the road. “If we pretended there were no struggles, it would cheapen the day. The world is full of struggles. If we didn’t experience any struggles at Holy Cross, we would not be prepared.” His favorite line sums it up, “Holy Cross did its best to prevent us from leaving unchallenged, which after all, would mean unchanged.” Travis described his speech as a ”non-valedictorian, valedictorian speech.”

Since Travis had written the speech several weeks before graduation, he was mentally prepared. All that was left was to remember to slow down, and to keep the pace steady and clear. His goal was to fully enjoy the experience - to be in that moment. When he looked out at the crowd of 3000, he knew he was ready.

At Holy Cross the top students in the graduating class are invited to write and deliver a “valedictorian” speech.

In Travis’ case, the top 25 students out of his class of 701 were invited to compete for the honors. Nineteen students accepted the challenge. The judges narrowed the group down to 3 finalists from which the commencement speaker, Travis, was chosen. The process ensures a great speech that will be perfectly delivered. Travis is proof positive!

One doesn’t deliver the valedictorian speech by happenstance. Travis successfully balanced a full schedule of classes and extracurricular opportunities while at Holy Cross. He graduated magna cum laude with a double major in political science and Catholic studies. With the guidance of Professor Matt Eggemeier (religious Studies) he designed

his Catholic studies major, which incorporated the disciplines of history, philosophy, theology, and English. It was the perfect complement to his political science major, pushing him to explore the interaction between the two, and resulting in a self-designed political theology focus. It also ensured he wouldn’t get lost in the data and empirical analysis of a pure political science major.

In addition to a double major, Travis was an active member of the executive branch of the SGA (Student Government Association), and the Sr. Managing Editor of The Fenwick review, a student opinion publication. He was also involved in Campus Ministry as a Head Eucharistic Minister and he was a member of the Political Science Student Advisory Committee.

During his junior year, Travis spent a semester in Washington, D.C., as an intern at the Heritage Foundation where he worked for the Center for legal and Judicial Studies. Upon the completion of his semester, Travis was also honored with the Vannicelloi Award for the best thesis produced during that D.C. semester. As the winner, Travis was invited to present his 50-page research thesis on the “Establishment Clause Juris Prudence of Anthony Kennedy.” The paper illustrated how Justice Kennedy considers cases involved with religious liberties. Not only was his time in D.C. a great educational experience, it also afforded him the opportunity to meet interesting people and to forge connections in his area of interest.

alumni Feature

Travis LaCouter ‘09 – Delivers Holy Cross’ 2013 Valedictorian Speech

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“You do have to scale the mountain to reach the summit-and it is only after the grueling climb that you can

appreciate how glorious the summit really is!..–Travis LaCouter ‘09.

Having earned a fellowship to the competitive Hertog Program, Travis has been living in D.C. since June in order to attend the prestigious 6-week political studies program. Prestigious professors from all over the country will teach classes mixing political policy and theory; in the evenings, attendees will dine with journalists, opinion leaders and other D.C. professionals. As Travis states it best, “it’s a wonderful opportunity to keep the intellectual gear working.”

After he �nishes with the Hertog Program, Travis will work in the non-pro�t �eld for a year or two before seeking out graduate school. Lastsummer Travis spent a few months in Budapest, Hungary, working for a civil society group called the Common Sense Society, which works to promote entrepreneurship, civil debate, and responsible liberty across the globe. While there, he helped plan and execute one of the �rst-ever summer programs for students and young professionals from Eastern Europe (PaprikaPolitik.com). It is through organizations like these that Travis currently hopes to make a di�erence; “it’s vital that young people the world over understand and appreciate the Western political tradition, and that each generation take ownership of it for themselves,” Travis says.

Travis’ future is certainly ripe for many opportunities that are a direct result of his own hard work and focus. Did his Brady education play a role? “Brady prepared me very well for Holy Cross,” re�ects Travis. He notes that the small, focused classes, where writing and grammar skills are emphasized were of great help, stating

“college was a natural transition. �ere was no crisis moment as a freshman because I was con�dent and well prepared. It all felt right and natural. In a small community, you get to know people. �is sense of community is common and essential to both Bishop Brady and Holy Cross, where so many great tools are available to you. You need to integrate yourself and hopefully you gain a process of thinking that will guide you throughout life. It enables you to do a lot more interesting things, and to learn a lot more, than if you just go through your education passively, and I think both Brady and HC were great for encouraging that type of thinking. An institution needs to enable you.”

When asked about his fondest Brady memory, without hesitation, Travis replied, “Latin IV.” With only 2 students in the class, he was forced to

engage in the material. In retrospect, it was a college level educational experience. Immersing himself in the class, he found that magic that allowed him to move on to college with con�dence. He acquired the ability to represent himself orally and in written work. It was an important stepping stone. He got to know and appreciate, Ms. Maureen Goulson, not only as his Latin teacher, but as an intellectual resource and friend.

In his valedictorian speech, Travis shared the following with his classmates:“You do have to scale the mountain to reach the summit-and it is only after the grueling climb that you can appreciate how glorious the summit really is! And it is only upon reaching the summit that you realize how the climb has changed you into who you are today. Just like Ignatius climbed his Montserrat and Dante climbed his Mt. Purgatory, we’ve spent four years climbing our Mt. St. James, and we’re better because of it. But just as this is a moment to be mindful of what we’ve had to overcome, it’s also a time to look forward to our next adventure. To harness the nervous energy coursing through this stadium and direct it in a constructive way towards a higher purpose. To seek our next hills to climb, ever mindful of the challenges at hand.”

We wish Travis the very best as he climbs his next hill.

(Travis’ full speech is available at http://news.holycross.edu/blog/2013/05/24/holy-cross-awards-701-bachelor-of-arts-degrees-during-commencement-exercises)

Travis with fellow Holy Cross graduate, Supreme Court Justice, Clarence Thomas

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Buzz Around Brady

BBHS Interact Club members with the Rosedale Center group

Bishop Brady Investment Club�e Bishop Brady Investment Club continues to actively invest their funds and learn all they can about the ups and downs of investing. �is year, the Club ended the school year with their investment portfolio at the highest value recorded since the beginning of the club. Investment Club advisor, Paul Provost, commented on the club’s activities, “�is year’s group got to experience Wall Street falling out of love with a stock that they, and everyone else, really loved with Apple.” �e group demonstrated their con�dence in the purchasing strength of the American consumer with the purchase of Kors, Ulta, and Lululemon;all great wins.

Interact NewsDuring April break, the BBHS Interact Club hosted 14 teenagers and three chaperones from the Rosedale Center in the Bronx for a college visit weekend. Six BBHS Interactors, their chaperones, Mrs. Seagroves, Mrs. Owen, and Mrs. Damour, and Brady alum Matt Tansey ‘12 met the Bronx group at UNH in Durham for lunch, a short walking tour of the campus, and a college application information session. After stopping for ice cream at Johnson’s Dairy Bar, the group gathered at the Greek retreat center in Contoocook for pizza, a camp�re, and an overnight. Brady alum Bridget Sica ’12 met the group at St. Anselm College for mass on Sunday, followed by campus tours and lunch. �e Concord Rotary helped make this weekend possible through a very generous sponsorship.

Two groups of �lmmakers from Bishop Brady selected for 2013 NH High School Short Film FestivalTwo separate groups of �lmmakers from Bishop Brady

entered and were selected to participate in the 2013 NH High School Short Film Festival sponsored by the New Hampshire Film & Television O�ce, an agency of the

New Hampshire Department of Cultural Resources. For the third consecutive year, the Bishop Brady RoboticsTeam Animation Crew was selected for the festival. �is year’s �lm produced by Christine Brennan, Emily Rauseo,Meaghan Tosi, Maya Detwiller, Traynor Gauthier, and Enzo Wang, “Learn Your Passion,” is a combination computer 3D/pencil-and-paper hand-drawn project. �e second entry was a 6 minute, 40 second drama, titled, “Cliché: A Vintage Future” produced by Spencer Fleming and Brooke Solomon.

Bishop Brady Junior winsGrand Prize in 31st

Annual Winni DerbyDakota Wright, class of 2014, won the grand prize of $12,500 in the 31st Annual Winni Derby for the salmon he caught weighing in at 3.70 lbs and measuring 22.50 inches. Turns out his decision to skip his junior prom to compete in the �shing derby really paid o�! the �shing derby really paid o�!

Dakota Wright with winning catch

BBHS Investment Club members with this year’s stock picks

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Model UN Club comes back to BradyAfter a multi-year hiatus, the Brady Model UN Club got back on its feet with an overwhelming show of interest from Brady students. Fifteen students traveled to Boston to participate in the 60th annual Harvard Model United Nations. �e students, ranging from seniors to freshmen, participated on behalf of the country of Romania, engaging in a variety of topics, such as climate change and the use and ethics of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. �e students exercised parliamentary procedures as they helped create resolutions to some of the most current issues facing our global community. �e club looks forward to the 61st session of HMUN in January 2014!

“Cliché: A Vintage Future” (l-r) Spencer Fleming, Rette Solomon, Brooke Solomon, Tim Cunningham, Brennan Corrigan, Daniel Siletti

2013 Brady Model UN Club at 60th Annual Harvard Model United Nations

(fr)(l-r) Emma Olson, Michala Sawyer, Maddy Moran, Sophie Zhang (mr)(l-r) Brendan Bryck, Mack Sokul, Bryce Moser, Sinead Coyle, Emma Nelson,

Simbi Ntahobari (br)(l-r) Connor Devoe, Katherine Callaghan, Tim Garrett, Jordan Smith

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Brochu Family Creates Bishop Brady Scholarship

Len ’84 and his wife, Leah, have established a scholarship for Bishop Brady students in memory of Len’s father, Red. Red Brochu was a generous and faithful sponsor of Bishop Brady for many years. Leah noted the following at the presentation of this year’s scholarship; “Red was a larger than life person whose strong work ethic was hard to match. He was a dedicated and devoted husband, father and most importantly, grandfather. He worked tirelessly each and every day building a company that his family could be proud of. He was always there to lend a hand. He loved Bishop Brady. Whether he was plowing the school’s parking lots, planting trees or shrubs, coaching Bishop Brady Hockey, building the current �eld hockey �eld, or assisting with the school’s capital campaigns, Red was always very generous with his time and treasures. Examples include the front entrance way that was donated in memory of his daughter, Marie, and the new Courtyard, which was Red’s and Len’s vision. Although Red did not get the chance to see the �nished product, he would be very proud of how it turned out.”

The scholarship honoring Red will assist students who embody his strong desire to succeed both on and o� the playing �eld, who demonstrate a commitment to both their academics and extracurricular activities, and who have the willingness and desire to put forth his/her best e�ort in everything they do.

The �rst recipients of the Brochu Family Scholarship are Alex Thompson, Mackenzie Keenan, Devyn Saucier and Andrew Smiglowski.

2013 Brochu Family Scholarship Recipients (Pictured in Courtyard donated by Len Brochu ‘84 in memory of his father, Red Brochu)(l-r) Alex Thompson, Mackenzie Keenan, Devyn Saucier, Andrew Smiglowski 11

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Athletics

Tori LeBlanc Casey Anderson

Happy Members of the 2013 BBHS Swim Team

2013 Winter HighlightsBoys Basketball

Quali�ed for Div. II State Tournament – First playo� win since 2004 Jourdain Bell - All-State First Team

New Hampshire Basketball Coaches Org. All-Academic TeamAnthony Pelkey, Dan Fogarty, Gary Clark

Girls BasketballQuali�ed for Div. II State Tournament – First playo� win since 1999

Taylor Ong - All-State First TeamNatasha Velez - All-State Honorable Mention

New Hampshire Basketball Coaches Org. All-Academic TeamTori LeBlanc, Taylor Fortin, Taylor Ong, Emma Will, Maggie Alosa

HockeyCasey Anderson - selected to NH Senior game.

Boys Alpine Skiing - 3rd Place Div. III State Meet Meet of Champions Quali�ers:

Brendan Bryck, Jack Bryck, Sunny Choi, and Martin Hecka

Girls Alpine Skiing - 4th Place Div. III State MeetMeet of Champions Quali�ers

Jillian Thomas, Gabby Eaton, Nadia Crainich

Indoor Track – Division II State Meet QualifersChandler Robinson - 300 meters,

Conor Harrison - 300 meters, 55 meters, 4x200 Meter RelayConor Harrison - 6th 55 meters

Robinson, Harrison, Devon Sheehan, Nick Feltham - 6th 4x200 Meter Relay

Boys Swimming - Division II State Meet – 7th out of 18 teamsAustin Schinlever- 4th 200 Free and 4th 100 FlyMichael Sokul - 5th 100 Back and 6th 50 Free

Sokul, Schinlever, Matt Fogarty, Alex Thompson - 4th 4x200 Free RelaySokul, Schinlever, Jacob Faretra, Fogarty - 6th 4x200 Medley Relay

GymnasticsOliveah Sears- 8th Place - Vault Quali�ed for the New England Meet of Champions

Boys NordicWarren Bartlett -15th Div. IV Cross Country Ski State Meet &

11th Ski Jumping State Meet & State Runner-Up - Nordic combinedJourdain Bell

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Evan Hall in Goal

Meaghan Kissinger

Anthony Pelkey

Jonathan Berry

Emma Olson

2013 Spring HighlightsBaseball

1st in Div. III SportsmanshipMichael Sokul - 3rd Team All-State

SoftballQuali�ed for Div. III State Tournament

Meaghan Kissinger - 1st Team All-StateEmma Olson - 2nd Team All-State

Girls LacrosseQuali�ed for Div. III State Tournament

Boys LacrosseQuali�ed for Div. III State Tournament

Jon Berry - 2nd Team All-State Evan Hall - Honorable Mention All-State

Girls TennisMade Semi�nals of Div. II State Tournament

Shelby Herrington and Maddy Moran made the Semi�nals of the State Doubles Tournament

Boys Tennis8-6 record

Track And Field – Division III State Meet Quali�ersMichael St. Pierre - 100, 200, Chris Sievers - Javelin, Jake Boesch - 800,1600,

Warren Bartlett - 800,1600, Haley Parent - Triple Jump, 800, Brooke Solomon - 100, 200

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2012 - 2013 Sportsmanship HonorsBishop Brady 3rd out of 27 Division III teams

NHIAA 3 Sport Athlete AwardConnor Devoe, Nicholas Feltham, Tim Garrett, Michael Sokul

(Award honors students who participated in NHIAA sportsfor every season of their high school career)

60th Annual Shrine Maple Sugar BowlSaturday, August 3, 2013 at 5:30pm

Dartmouth CollegeBishop Brady’s Evan Hall selected for the NH Shrine Team

Michael Sokul

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College Destinations Class of 2013

2013 Valedictorian & Salutatorian

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Graduation is a bittersweet time; an exercise in duality. It is a time of celebration, tinged with melancholy. Graduation is a time for graduates to re�ect on their successes and their failures, to examine how they have grown as people, take stock in what they have accomplished and what is yet to be accomplished, to thank those that have journeyed with them, and to look forward with great anticipation for their futures. Valedictorians and Salutatorians have the opportunity to share their individual and the collective class experiences, provide encouragement and inspiration for the future, and maybe, most importantly, thank each other and those who have supported them in the process.

Emma Nelson, Class of 2013 Valedictorian, took the opportunity to thank her friends and family in her valedictory address. In preparing for her speech, Emma recalls, “I sat for hours trying to think of some way I could inject some positivity and wisdom into advice about the future, but nothing seemed genuine

because I wasn’t speaking from my own experience, so I decided to go the opposite route. I decided to talk about today, because we can’t really control what happens to us in the future, but we can all make sure that we say thank you to the people who got us here.”

When asked to come up with one word that would describe her Brady experience, Emma chose, “enriching.” Emma explained her selection, “From doing badly on a theology test you forgot to study for, to winning a homecoming activity for your class, whether the memory was good or bad, it truly taught me something and made me who I am today.” Emma has many fond memories of her years at Brady and cites the Brady community as what she values most. In referring to the importance of the Brady community, Emma notes, “I love that teachers who never had you in class still know your name and that I have found myself still

at school at 5pm talking to a teacher about nothing in particular.”

Emma credits the Brady community as a factor in her success. It is clear, however, that Emma gave as much as she received. As a member and treasurer for the National Honor Society, a Briareus Society member, a representative at Harvard Model United Nations, a member of Interact, Editor of the yearbook, class secretary for two years, and playing on the tennis team, Emma gave back to the community that so happily supported her. Outside of Brady, Emma also had the opportunity to

serve while honing her leadership skills through

participation in the C a p i t a l A r e a

Heather Alterisio* ~ Emmanuel College; Tomas Amadeo* ~ Boston University; Casey Anderson ~ GAP Year; Daniel Arlen ~ Xavier University; Erin Barrett* ~ The University of Findlay; Jonathan Berry ~ Mount Ida College; Emma Bownes ~ Muhlenberg College; Tara Brasley ~ Southern New Hampshire University; Molly Brennan ~ Fisher College; Katherine Callaghan* ~ College of William and Mary; Lorraine Chitakunye ~ University of Massachusetts at Amherst; Kerry Chouinard ~ University of New Hampshire; Mikayla Clarke* ~ University of Puget Sound; Laurissa Cole ~ Saint Anselm College; Sinead Coyle* ~ University of Toronto; Christina Crandall ~ University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Courtney Cullen ~ Curry College; Christian Degges* ~ GAP Year; Makenzie Demers ~ NHTI - Concord’s Community College; Stephen Desmarais ~ Saint Anselm College; Connor Devoe ~ University of Vermont; Carolina DioDato* ~ Syracuse University; Lindsay Eggleston* ~ University

and made me who I am today.” Emma has many fond memories of her years at Brady and cites the Brady community as what she values most. In referring to the importance of the Brady community, Emma notes, “I love that teachers who never had you in class still know your name and that I have found myself still

serve while honing her leadership skills through

participation in the C a p i t a l A r e a

Bishop Brady Class of 2013 Tim Garrett, Salutatorian and

Emma Nelson, Valedictorian

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Student Leadership program, participation in the Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership conference, and working with elementary school children through the Friends Program in Concord for three years.

Next year Emma will attend Cornell University. She is considering majoring in Economics with a minor in International Relations. Emma explains, “I’ve always been drawn to the humanities, but I’ve also had an interest in mathematics, mainly because it has been more of a challenge for me. Economics seems to be the combination of both social sciences and mathematics.” Emma has long planned on becoming a lawyer, however, she remains open to other possibilities, “As my college years will possibly reshape what I plan to do with my life, I am reconsidering being so adamant about my career path. I may explore investment banking or management consulting.”

Tim Garrett, Class of 2013 Salutatorian, described his Brady experience as, “memorable.” In his

salutatory address, Tim reminded the class of their accomplishments over the years and drew a picture that his fellow graduates could store in their memories characterizing the Class of 2013 and the age in which they grew up.

In reminiscing about his own personal experience at Brady, Tim lists Mr. Jim Miller as his favorite teacher at Brady, stating, “Mr. Miller got me interested in chemistry and encouraged me to work hard independently in order to learn and not just to do well in the class.” Tim will continue to pursue his interest in chemistry next year at Lafayette College with a major in chemical engineering. In addition to the support of teachers like Mr. Miller, Tim says he values the opportunity he had to participate in such a variety of extracurricular activities the most from his time at Brady. Tim kept very busy at Brady through participation in Student Council, National Honor Society, Briareus Society, Habitat for Humanity, Harvard Model United Nations, Recycling Club, and as a

member of the soccer, ski, tennis and lacrosse teams. Additionally, he also managed to add a job at McDonald’s to his obviously full schedule.

Tim remains open-minded about his future. He expects that in �ve years’ time he will be working in the engineering �eld while living in the Northeast and will hopefully have had the opportunity for some travel, Tim says, “ Hopefully, I will pick up an engineering job right out of college and be doing whatever that entails, although I am open to mostly anything.”

Emma and Tim, along with their classmates in the Bishop Brady Class of 2013, have great opportunities in front of them. As students at Brady, they have been a�orded the opportunity to belong to a community that has worked hard at preparing them for success in the future; academically, socially, and spiritually. �is ending is really a new beginning and the Brady community wishes all of the graduates of the Class of 2013 great success.

of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Nicholas Feltham ~ Saint Anselm College; Evan Fillion ~ Plymouth State University; Owen Fitzgerald ~ University of St. Andrews; Alexander Fleming ~ NHTI - Concord’s Community College; Shannon Foye ~ University of New Hampshire; Baoni Fu ~ St. John’s University at Queens; Tim Garrett** ~ Lafayette College; Traynor Gauthier ~ Saint Michael’s College; Ian Gourlay ~ Lyndon State College; Likai Guo ~ Purdue University; Shuai Guo ~ Temple University; Evan Hall ~ Wentworth Institute of Technology; Jad Hanna ~ Wentworth Institute of Technology; Sergio Dante Hebra ~ University of Maine; Zachary Hemeon ~ Glenville State College; Craig Hering ~ Florida Atlantic University; Monica Houghton* ~ Providence College; Philip Houten ~ Newbury College; Anthony Johnson ~ Weber State University; Jae Man Jung ~ University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Mark Kelly ~ Saint Anselm College; Christian Khoshatefeh ~ Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Ryan Kirk ~ Universal Technical Institute; Gregory L’heureux ~ Lyndon State College; Victoria LeBlanc* ~ Fair�eld University; Carter Lee ~ Clemson University; Seo Won Lee ~ Waseda University (Japan); Charles Leeming ~ New Zealand University; Minzhi Li ~ Bryn Mawr College; Junda Lin ~ University of Alabama; Alyssa Mann ~ University of New Hampshire;

Bishop Brady Class of 2013 Summa Cum Laude Graduates (fr)(l-r) Lindsay Eggleston, Austin Schinlever, Tim Garrett, Tomas

Amadeo, Emma Olson (br)(l-r) Erin Barrett, Maddy Moran, Amelia Miller, Sinead Coyle, Emma Nelson

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Jared Roberts ‘13

Student Pro�lesJared as Capt. Hook

College Destinations Class of 2013 (continued)Christopher Marceau ~ Keene State College; Cameryn Marchand ~ Curry College; Seth Mayo ~ NHTI - Concord’s Community College; Meghan McCormick ~ NHTI - Concord’s Community College; Jason McKay ~ Nashua Community College (NHCTC-Nashua); Gretchen McKeen* ~ York County Community College; Charles McMurphy ~ Keene State College; Amelia Miller ~ Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Madeline Moran* ~ Georgetown University; Megan Morey* ~ University of Maine; Kathryn Nadeau ~ Johnson State College; Emma Nelson*** ~ Cornell University; Simbi Ntahobari *~ American University; Kalene O’Connor ~ NHTI - Concord’s Community College; Emily Olson* ~ Kenyon College; Katie Owen ~ Saint Anselm College; Thomas Palangas ~ Clarkson University; Michael Pedro ~ Saint Anselm College; Anthony Pelkey* ~ Villanova University; Sarah Philbrick ~ Saint Anselm College;

Bedford to Broadway via PittsburghJared Roberts, BBHS Class of 2013, will be packing up the family car at the end of August for the trip to Pittsburgh and his freshman year at Point Park University. As a student in the Conservatory of Performing Arts, Jared will major in musical theater with a minor in Dance. Located in downtown Pittsburgh, Point Park University combines exceptional training, real-world experience, and performance opportunities guided by an internationally recognized faculty, helping the Conservatory’s students realize their dreams in the highly competitive entertainment industry.

Jared has held a life long interest in music supported by many years of piano and voice lessons. Jared states, “I was always a musical child, running around singing The Little Mermaid. It wasn’t until freshman year that I realized I had a passion and drive in dance.” Through further examination, Jared determined that pursuit of just music was only part of his dream and decided to focus on learning all the trades of musical theater. As a result, Jared has built an impressive musical theater resume that began in

junior high as a member of the Apprentice Company with the Palace Theatre in Manchester. As a sophomore, Jared joined the Teen Company at the Palace Theatre and throughout his years in high school, has performed in �ve professional shows at the Palace including, Legally Blonde, Footloose, Grease, A Christmas Carol, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Additionally, Jared has studied dance for the past seven years at Southern New Hampshire Dance Theater and at Miss Robin’s Dance, Etc. in Go�stown for the past 2 years. Jared also performed in the Bishop Brady Player’s production of The Canterbury Tales and was selected to the All-State Choir in his sophomore, junior, and senior years, being named the number three male bass in the state.

Having built an impressive resume throughout high school, Jared plans to continue actively pursuing opportunities through the Conservatory at Point Park University with a 5-year goal of booking a national tour, with the help of Point Park’s senior showcase. He hopes to start o� slowly as a chorus dancer on Broadway, advancing through the musical theater ranks to lead roles requiring strong dance skills, such as Ren in Footloose or Mike in A Chorus Line. In ten years time, Jared imagines himself, “living in a small

apartment in New York City, waking up everyday and rushing to an audition, praying one day I’ll make it, or rushing to a rehearsal for a Broadway show. No matter what, I’ll be running somewhere in New York City.”

When asked about his experiences at Brady, Jared said, “I value the teachers and the education they gave me [the most]. The small community enables the teachers to learn about each of their students and gives the teachers the chance to push and pull the students individually, bettering each individual student in the long run.” When asked to choose one word to describe his Brady experience, Jared selected ‘metamorphic.’ It appears there is great opportunity for growth and change still in Jared’s future on his very exciting road trip from Bedford, New Hampshire to Broadway via Pittsburgh.

on his very exciting road trip from Bedford, New Hampshire to Broadway via Pittsburgh.

Jared Dancing

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Connor Devoe ‘13

Connor Devoe At Graduation

Natallie Raper ~ NHTI - Concord’s Community College; Cara Rascoe* ~ University of New Hampshire; David Rauseo, Jr.* ~ Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Jared Roberts ~ Point Park University; Chandler Robinson ~ Keene State College; Ryan Sandberg ~ Undecided; Michala Sawyer* ~Mount Holyoke College; Austin Schinlever *~ University of Virginia; Devon Sheehan ~ Marines; Eric Simpson* ~ Saint Michael’s College; Jordan Smith* ~ University of New Hampshire; Michael Sokul* ~ University of Miami; Meaghan Tosi ~ Laguna College of Art and Design; Caroline Urbanek ~ Merrimack College; Maggie Walker ~ Saint Anselm College; Colleen Wallace ~ New England College; Blake Whitcomb ~NHTI - Concord’s Community College; Qing Yi ~ Lehigh University; Xueqi Zhang ~ University of Rochester; Mengzhen Zhu ~ University of San Diego

* National Honor Society ** Class Salutatorian ***Class Valedictorian

On May 29, 2013, the Class of 2013 marched into the Thomas Hardiman Gymnasium in their graduation gowns and were seated as the guests of honor at Bishop Brady’s annual Awards Day. The graduating seniors, Brady students, and parents and faculty in attendance cheered and applauded for each student as they walked across the stage to receive their award. Brady’s Principal, Trevor Bonat, stepped up to the microphone to present the �nal award, The Principal’s Award. This award is presented to a graduating senior who has shown great success in the areas of academic excellence, leadership and community service. Connor Devoe and his friend Nick Feltham listened intently to Mr. Bonat talk about the recipient and all that he was involved in at Brady. Connor recalls the moment, “My friend Nick elbowed me and said, ‘Connor, I think that is you!’ I refused to believe him until Mr. Bonat mentioned [the recipient] being Captain of the cross country team and the Origami club. I was speechless. When he called me up, I could not get through the mass of people that were hugging me and congratulating me. The entire gymnasium gave me a standing ovation. It was completely unexpected. It very well could have been that it was the last award and the audience just wanted to leave, but either way it was an unforgettable experience.”

While Connor says the award was completely unexpected, it was certainly very much deserved. As a student at Brady, Connor was involved in a wide variety of athletic and other extracurricular activities. Connor describes himself as a three sport athlete, however, again he is being modest as he did, in fact, participate in all three seasons of athletics each year, but managed to actually contribute to �ve di�erent sports in his time at Brady; cross country, alpine skiing, lacrosse, track and �eld, and tennis. Connor was a member of the Origami club and served as an o�cer in Bishop Brady’s Interact Club, a service organization conducting service trips and fundraising activities throughout the school year that have bene�tted local, national, and international organizations serving children. Closer to home, he was a member of the Briareus Society, a group of students selected for service during their junior year to assist the Brady Admissions Department in promoting the school to prospective students and their families. Connor was also a member of the Philosophy Club, a leader for the Kairos retreat, a delegate to this year’s Harvard Model United Nations and fundraised for and joined the group from Brady travelling to West Virginia for Habitat for Humanity.

Connor, a personable and well-liked young man within the Brady community, will surely see great success as he continues

his studies at the University of Vermont next year. When asked about selecting UVM, Connor said, “When I �rst visited the campus, I knew that I liked it. The school had the right feel and everybody you meet is pleasant and helpful. UVM o�ers a warm, welcoming atmosphere.” Planning on following a Pre-Med tract, Connor plans on majoring in a science with a minor in the humanities, possibly history. Connor explained his motivation for a future in the medical �eld, “I contracted some pretty serious illnesses as a child and ended up spending a lot of time in doctors’ o�ces and hospitals. I want to be able to give the same help to others that was given to me.”

Looking �ve years into the future, Connor describes his vision for himself, “I hope to have plans to attend a medical school and in his words, “to have built a community at UVM similar to the one I have built at Brady. Although it would be sad to walk away from another great community, it would mean that I was successful.” Looking an additional �ve years into the future, Connor hopes, “To have graduated medical school, have a great starting job, and to have found my calling in the medical �eld. I hope that I will still be in contact with my comrades from my class at Brady, and be on track to ful�ll a successful and spiritually satisfying life.”

Congratulations, Connor.[Cue]: APPLAUSE.

Connor kissing the Capital Region Alpine Cup

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Guardians of the Mission(Gifts of $10,000 and greater)Mr. David Foy ‘84

Leadership Council(Gifts of $5,000 - $9,999)Arthur L. Boisvert TrustMr. Paul Mayo ‘59

Leadership Partner(Gifts of $2,500 - $4,999)Lee & Joan HerringtonJoyce & Mark Kelly

Leadership Society(Gifts of $1,000 - $2,499)Peter & Ellen Burger

In memory of Newtown VictimsJulie & Robert BurnsMr. & Mrs. David ConleyFrank J. DeMariaThe Rezende DioDato FamilyJoseph Eggleston & Laura JarmocMs. Clare Falvey ‘49Dr. Thomas J. Halligan Jr. ‘55Dr. & Mrs. Richard HattanMr. & Mrs. Richard G. Malfait ‘46W. Stephen McMahon ‘68 &

Dr. Grace Freije

Doug & Marcia Moran Mr. Nathan Muniz ‘76Denny & Patti NesbittDave & Sue PerryBob & Chris SenkoDouglas & Lynn SolomonMike & Annmarie VermetteDan & Laurel Willl

Brady Sponsor(Gifts of $500 - $999)Anonymous(4)Mr.& Mrs. Keith AbbottTom ‘74 & Nancy Argue

In memory of John C. ArgueJim & Ellen BassettDavid & Ann BeaneMr. & Mrs. Wade BrownSteve & Patti BryckThe Corrigan FamilyDrs. Joseph Coyle &

Gertrude Donovan-CoyleKelly M. DeMariaDonna Ericson-Mostovoy ‘72Todd & Lois FaheyMr. & Mrs. William FramentDawn & Larry HaynesThe Lamm Family

Jim Martel ‘83Mr. & Mrs. Peter McCarthyMr. Jim Miller & Dr. Mary-Lee SoleMartha (Daroska) ‘68 & Richard MoloyRichard & Margaret NelsonGareth Ouellette ‘93Steve Painchaud ‘70Peggy Pitts & Tim SmithPaul & Linda ProvostMr. & Mrs. Theodore Purington Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Eric RosenbergerDr. Charles Saggiotes &

Mrs. Anne Karczmarczyk SaggiotesJohn & Susan SokulThe Starkweather FamilyTerry & Cathy Swain

Giant Sponsor(Gifts of $250 - $499)Anonymous(2)Mr. & Mrs. Vasil BeshoKevin & Lyena ‘83 CarrollDennis ‘69 & Sue ‘69 DenoncourtMr. & Mrs. Richard DoughertySteve & Polly DrouinTammy & Brian HarrisonThe Jobe FamilyThe Kissinger FamilyMike ‘73 & Judy MuraszkoScott & Candace SloanThe Violette FamilySteve Whalley ‘72

2013 Bishop Brady Fund

From the O�ce of Advancement

Thank You!It was a year of firsts for raising Tuition Assistance Fund dollars. �e Car Raffle was so successful that we are offering it again this year. Tickets will be available in early September with the drawing in early January. �e $10 raffle tickets will be available on line, at Bishop Brady, and at local businesses.On April 5, we sponsored a performance at the City Auditorium, featuring talented artists, Krista Angelucci and Skyler. Be on the lookout for a comedy event at the City Auditorium on Saturday, April 12, 2014.

A special thank you to this year’s performance sponsors.

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Green and Gold Sponsor(Gifts up to $249)Anonymous(15)Anonymous

In memory of Jean King Cox & Elizabeth King Woodbury

AnonymousIn memory of James Mattioli

Matt & Karen ‘86 AndrusDr. Margaret Aubin Jeannine Aucoin ‘57Richard P. Audet ‘64Meg Balassone `71John & Julie BassiMr. Trevor BonatThe Bradley FamilyMr. & Mrs. Gerry BrasleyMrs. Nancy Bricchi

In memory of Carlo Bricchi ‘52Martin & Maryann Canary

In memory of Michelina CutaneoJim ‘67 & Faye Cassidy Peter & Dellie ChampagneMr. John Chroniak Jr. ‘65Don & Jean ClarkeTracy Deschenes Coller ‘79Mr. Bruce CourtemancheMr. & Mrs. Eric CrainichTimothy Crutch�eld `78Srini & Binitha DamerlaMichael J. DaveyRichard & Susan DearbornScott & Cheryl DevoeElinor ‘55 & Douglas DiamondEmily Dugal ‘08Mr. & Mrs. Michael FaretraMr. & Mrs. Michael FlandersMr. & Mrs. Robert FortinPatrick Fox ‘94Tinker Foy ‘57Mr. & Mrs. Sal GarofaloMr. & Mrs. Kenneth GauthierMrs. Ruth GrapponeMr.& Mrs. Karl ‘82 HansonGary Hogg & Colleen M. GrahamCharles P. Jones ‘50Wanda KeenanStephanie Kelliher ‘06Daniel Kiley ‘70

Brendan Kimball ‘07James & Maureen KimballMrs. Mary LaPointe ‘47Mrs. Denise Lazott ‘72

In memory of Sally R. SullivanRon & Sue LeclercDwayne & Susan LeeDaniel & Glenice L’HeureuxPatrice Gore Lutjen ‘65Rachel MacciniThe Marshall FamilyDavid & Cindy MartinBonnie McAlpine ‘65Dennis McManus ‘69Mr. Mark Moser & Ms. Lynnea KoesterMr. William NortonMr. & Mrs. David O’Brien

In memory of James MattioliMichael & Norma O’BrienStuart & Laurie OwenMr. Richard Parkinson ‘58Richard Paulhus ‘83Heidi & Michael PelchatThomas & Sharon Perkins

In memory of James MattioliThomas & Dianne PetersonEdward & Stacy PlourdeMr. C. Robert Pope ‘61Chuck & Tara PuleoDavid & Laurie RauseoRichard & Lisa ReedMarty & Carol Ringo

In memory of J. Freo

Maureen Robinson ‘82Dan & Beth St. PierreDr. & Mrs. William SantisDarlene & David SargentBrian ‘89 Saucier &

Jennifer Edwards ‘90 SaucierMary & Bob SawyerMr. & Mrs. Paul SchmiederMr. & Mrs. Julian SenkoMr. Timothy Shurtle� ‘58Julie Allen SimpsonThe Stehno FamilyMary SullivanThe Taylor FamilyPeter & Cathy ‘79 Thompson

In memory of Tom & Rita RobertsMr. & Mrs. Brian TitilahCyndy Perry Tocci ‘67

In memory of Cecile & Clifton PerryKerry & Stuart Trachy ‘72John & Lynne TyrosDr. & Mrs. Paul UrbanekMichael Walsh ‘01Kellie WardmanMr. & Mrs. Anthony Waterman

In memory of Josephine FreoThomas R. Watson ‘69Evelyn (King) Welch ‘51Carol M. Welch ‘72Gregory Whitcher ‘67Thomas R. Woods Jr. ‘66Mark & Shelley WrightMr. & Mrs. Michael ‘97 Zahn

2013 Bishop Brady Caritas Award Recipients(l-r) John Sokul, Susan Sokul, Kim Pelkey, Marcia Moran, Doug Moran

Bishop Brady Caritas Award�is spring we introduced the Bishop Brady Caritas Award to recognize those outgoing senior parents who have contributed to the success of Bishop Brady through their outstanding volunteer efforts. �ankfully we are blessed with many parents who give of their time to Brady. �e school would not flourish without our volunteers. �e Bishop Brady Caritas Award highlights those who have consistently given of their time throughout the duration of their child’s or children’s tenure at Brady.�is year’s recipients are Doug & Marcia Moran, parents of Kate ’01, Tom ’03, Meg ’04, Rosemary ’08 & Maddy ’13; Susan & John Sokul, parents of Fletcher ’11 & Mack ’13; and Kim Pelkey, mother of Anthony ’13.

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alumni Profiles

Pottery fragments found in the Tyuoni Pueblo Ruins

Jonathan Holdsworth ‘02

For the past year Jonathan Holdsworth ’02 has been carefully reconstructing pueblo villages, scouring the high desert for pieces of history, and facing natural and manmade challenges in northern New Mexico. As a National Park Service Archeological Technician at Bandelier National Monument much of Johnny’s work has focused on restoring the foundations of ancient dwellings.

This job is a shift from Johnny’s Colonial-centric academic training back in Vermont where he obtained a master’s degree in historic preservation at UVM after studying art and history at St. Michael’s College. He realizes this distinction, “most of what I work with at Bandelier is built by a people that

are in so many ways different from those who came from Europe and settled on the East Coast.”

regardless of the location, he is constantly on the lookout for clues to elucidate the stories that have been since lost to time. At a village built into the canyon wall, he points out anchor holes that were used to support a loom for weaving and a surface used for milling grain. “The dwellings in essence are able to tell a story and provide us with clues about who lived here.” A nearby petroglyph of a parrot, a nonnative bird, indicates that the canyon’s

National Park Service Archeological Technician – Jonathan Holdsworth ‘02inhabitants were linked through trade to Mesoamerican cultures.

The park which encompasses several canyons was formed by a stream that cut through solidified ash laid down by super volcanic eruptions over 1 million years ago. Nomads found refuge in these canyons around 10,000 years ago. Permanent settlers did not arrive until circa AD 1150. These inhabitants farmed the fertile canyon floor and built villages into and using the soft rock.

By 1550 these communities were abandoned. Spanish settlers traveled through the canyon, but sought out more fertile lands. President Woodrow Wilson preserved the park as a National Monument in 1916. The Civilian

Conservation Corps and archeologists arrived in the 1930’s to build the park’s infrastructure while protecting many of the historical and natural treasures.

In 2011 the park was threatened by a massive wildfire burning over 60% of the park’s land. It spared the Frijoles Canyon, home to many of the park’s facilities and archeological sites. However, the

charred soil prevented the ground from absorbing heavy rains which followed the fire. A massive flash flood tore through the canyon. The flood caused a trail collapse, displaced footbridges and threatened historic sites. repair efforts continue nearly two years later.

The Monument’s most distinctive feature is the Alcove House. This large, naturally formed rock shelter in the cliff 140 feet above the canyon floor, was home to a small community. To get there visitors must ascend 14 stories of ladders and stairs. At the top they can climb down a ladder into a kiva, a circular room dug into the ground that was used for religious ceremonies. Numerous kivas have been unearthed in other nearby villages. This one was reconstructed by the CCC, but after eight decades of visitors, it needs repair. A section of a supporting wall recently fell. Holdsworth is managing the restoration effort which requires heavy masonry supplies to be delivered by helicopter line.

As he begins his career, Holdsworth is determined to tackle these and future conservation needs. He has recently been accepted to an advanced National Park Service preservation and restoration course that will expose him to new projects and techniques at sites across the country. “Whether I am at Bandelier or at a new park, I am constantly learning new layers of history or gaining new skills that make my work

even more enjoyable.” The learning does not stop when he is out of his park service uniform. On his off time he’s visited the sights from the Great Sand Dunes to ghost towns. With plenty of land and history in the Southwest there still remains plenty for him to see in the coming years.

– Michael Walsh ’01

Collapsed section of kiva

Petroglyph of a parrot

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Loving Life in D.C.Katelynd at the White House after attending the Fall Garden Tour.

Katelynd at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner

After your Brady graduation, you headed to D.C. to Catholic University of America. What were your interests? Coming from NH I was always interested in politics and civic engagement, so a Politics major with a focus on American Studies and American Law was a natural choice. I had always considered law school, and this seemed like a great set of classes to prepare me for that. Also, having the opportunity to study law and politics in the nation’s capital was an amazing opportunity. At Catholic, I continued to be involved with many similar organizations as I was at Bishop Brady. �is included event planning, journalism (I wrote for the Brady newspaper, but decided to try my hand at television and was one of the founders of the school’s TV station), campus ministry and community service. Being in one of the major cities in the U.S. provided me with many unique opportunities to serve, and a program I continue to hold near to my heart is called D.C. Reads - where groups of students provide in school and after school tutoring in both math and reading for students who are behind grade level. It also provided me with an opportunity to be a positive role model for many young girls, and directly make a positive impact in their lives.

Were you prepared for college? I was extremely prepared for college. My critical thinking, writing, and foreign language skills were far above many of my peers. I also found myself already acquainted with many of the books I was required to read in college, thanks to many of the great English classes at Brady.

What do you do now? I spent my �nal semester of college interning for National Review and their website National Review Online. I covered Capitol Hill and the 2010 elections, and had the opportunity to witness many monumental events and interview some of the rising stars in American Politics. �is internship showed me that while I was passionate about American law, I found myself not quite ready to jump into law school. Having graduated a semester early,

and knowing that I loved event planning, politics, and writing, I found myself suddenly knee deep in the world of political and nonpro�t fundraising. Most of my time since graduating from Catholic has been spent fundraising for the 2012 elections. I have had the opportunity to travel to countless cities and meet well-known names such as Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH), Ambassador John Bolton, former Republican Vice Presidential Nominee Paul Ryan (R-WI 1st District), and Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts. While the events and political stars are an amazing part of my job, the best thing is that I can wake up each day and know that I am doing something to help promote what I believe in. I plan to continue my work in fundraising, even as I attend graduate school next spring, and hope to some day make the transition to running for national o�ce.

What keeps you in Washington, D.C.? I still live in Washington, it will be 6 years this August and I have no plans to leave anytime soon. I have experienced things that a girl from small town New Hampshire could only dream of when I entered the doors of Bishop Brady 10 years ago. �e chance to attend the Presidential Inaugurations, to have lunch outside of the White House nearly every day, to talk one-on-one with many of the nation’s top leaders, having the Pope come to my college campus, or to attend the White House Correspondents Dinner is such a blessing. However, what keeps me in D.C., despite the humidity in the summer or the millions of tourists who occasionally make me late for work, is that I am in the midst of one of the most important cities in the world that is a hotbed for culture, arts, and politics. I have met people here who have enlightened me in ways that could not be taught in a classroom.

What do you do in your spare time when you are not working? Most of my spare time is spent soaking up everything the city has to o�er. Despite being here for 6 years, there are still so many things I have yet to see and experience. �e museums always have new exhibits rotating through, and there are so many concerts and speakers in any

given week. �en there are the countless monuments. One of my favorite things to do is the walking history tour of the city, and listen to the guide explain how much the city has changed. It always puts things into perspective about how far we’ve come as a nation.

What activities and/or sports did you participate in while at Brady? I was involved with both the basketball and softball teams. I was also a member of the National Honors Society, Yearbook Interact Club, the school newspaper, Spanish and French Clubs, and Campus Ministry, serving as co-chair of Operation Santa Claus my senior year.

What is your fondest memory of Brady? �is is a really hard question! I have so many- our unique senior class prank - beach volley ball in the parking lot! Seeing all the stars go up and the colleges my fellow class members would be headed o� to in the fall; making the senior slide show and seeing how much we had all changed over the past 4 years. If I had to pick one, it would be our senior class trip to New York City. I have quite a few photos in a photo collage hanging in my o�ce. It will always hold a special place for many of us, as it was the last time we were all together. We were a tight knit class and to experience the sights and sounds of one of the most popular cities in the world was truly special.

Katelynd Mahoney ‘07

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Join us in Celebration of Bishop Brady’s 50th Anniversary Please join us this year as we celebrate Bishop Brady’s 50th Anniversary. With several events planned throughout the year, there is something for everyone. The year kicks o� with a Giant Social reception on Saturday, August 24, and ends with a Giant Gala in June 2014.

For more information on the events, please go to www.bishopbrady.edu. Detailed information can be found under the Alumni tab.

The 50th Jubilee Event CalendarSaturday, August 24, 2013 - Giant Social - Bishop Brady Library & Courtyard - 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Beer & Wine Tasting Event w/ hors d’oeuvresA great opportunity to tour the school.(Beer courtesly of New Hampshire Distributors, Food provided by WSC Caterers)

Homecoming WeekendFriday, September 27, 2013 through Sunday, September 29, 2013

Friday, September 27, 2013 - The 14th Annual Alumni Golf ClassicCanterbury Woods Country Club - Canterbury, NHShotgun Start: 8:30am Online Registration at www.bishopbrady.edu or

call Maureen Kimball at (603) 224-7418 ext. 223

Friday, September 27, 2013 – The Catholic High School Athletic Hall of Fame DinnerBishop Brady High School - 6:00pm to 10:00pm

Saturday, September 28, 2013 - Homecoming Parade & TailgateParade starts at Brady at 4:00pmTailgate Event at Memorial Field at 5:00pmFootball Game at Memorial Field at 6:00pm

Saturday, September 28, 2013 - Homecoming Dance (Alumni & Current Students)Bishop Brady High School starts at 9:00pm

Sunday, September 29, 2013 - Alumni Mass w/ Rev. Dennis Gingras ‘78Bishop Brady High School at 10:00amCo�ee & Donuts o�ered after Mass

15th Annual Galloping Gobbler Road RaceThursday, November 28, 2013 - New categories/prizes for Alumni

Stay tuned for more updates regarding alumni athletic competitions, a comedy show in April and the grand �nale in June

Reserve your room at the Grappone Courtyard Marriott today! Mention Bishop Brady Homecoming Weekend to receive Bishop Brady’s “Giant” Homeconing rate discount.

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4 generations of Hardiman men! (l-r) Thomas Hardiman ‘47, great grandfather, Tom Hardiman ‘03, proud father holding Theo, Bill Hardiman ‘72, grandfather.

Upcoming Class ReunionsClass of 1978Plans are underway with a tentative date of October 19, 2013. For details, please contact Hope Lindsay Matthews at hopelmatthews@yahoo.com or Betsy Voth at whateverbets@yahoo.com

Class of 1983Join your classmates for a cocktail reception in the Library at Bishop Brady on Saturday, September 28, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. The timing could not be better! While you are in town, take advantage of Brady’s 50th Homecoming festivities. Gather your classmates for the Alumni Golf Classic on Friday, meet up with old friends at the football game and parade on Saturday, and if you still have some energy, there’s the homecoming dance at 9:00pm in the school gym! For more details, contact Peggy (Ferns) LaPierre at peggyfernslapierre@gmail.com.

Class of 1993 The reminiscing begins at 4:30pm at Bishop Brady for a tour of the school , followed by an evening of celebration at the Red Blazer. Mark your calendars for our 20th reunion on Saturday, August 3, 2013. For details, contact John Fox at johnp_fox@hotmail.com

Class of 2003Reunion plans are in the making for the class of 2003. For more details contact Lee Waldvogel at lwaldvogel@gmail.comor go to www.bishopbrady.edu under Alumni/ Reunions.

Update Your Contact InformationIf you have recently moved or graduated from college, please update your contact information at www.bishopbrady.edu under Alumni/Contact Information. We especially need updated email addresses. If you are receiving the magazine addressed as “The Smith Family”, we do not have your son’s or daughter’s current mailing or email address. Please let them know so that they can update it via our website.

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Wedding Announcement Michael Alterisio ’07 married Christina Fulford on June 1, 2013, in Sunapee, NH.

Birth AnnouncementTom Hardiman ’01 & Katie Daley-Hardiman ’01,welcomed son, �eodore James Hardiman on September 8, 2012. Grandparents are Bill and Carol Hardiman ’72.

In MemoriamCatherine “Kay” Burke – Class of 1951 – (Mother of Michael Burke ’78) – February 11, 2013Jack Ricker – Class of 2008 – May 25, 2013

Michael ‘07 & Christina Alterisio

AlumniShare your exciting news! Please send wedding,

engagement, and birth announcements to mkimball@bishopbrady.edu

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25 Columbus Avenue, Concord, NH 03301-3199Bishop Brady High School

Bishop Brady Celebrates 50 Years!

St. John’s 1963 Yearbook