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President/Principal messages 3Class reunions 7 student news 8

share your news 12miners in memoriam 15Alumni spotlight 17

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5 Class Challenge, Stadium Lights

6 Homecoming 2011

10 Don’t Stop Walking: Leslie Righetti

18 Hats Off! …to the Class of 2011

27 Bishop Manogue Grads Are Back at Catholic School

20 We Put The “Fun” In Fundraiser

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on the coverPilgrims along El Camino de Santiago leave the Rioja region of Spain and pass through fields of wheat and poppies. Photo by Leslie Righetti

BMCHS Board of Directors

Educating through Faith, Leadership, Knowledge, and Compassion

MISSION STATEMENT

The Most Reverend Randolph R. Calvo, Member, Diocese of Reno

Mr. Nick Rossi, ChairmanSister Mary Ahern, O.C.D

Mrs. Yvonne Anxo ‘81Mr. Anthony Baerlocher ‘87

Mr. Ross Barker ‘61Ms. Karen BarrerasMs. Cathy Cobb ‘70

Ms. Mary Conklin, SecretaryBr. Matthew Cunningham

Mr. Mark ElstonMs. Deborah Griffin ’71, Treasurer

Mr. Brian KernanFather Mike Mahone

Mr. David Miller, Vice-ChairMr. Fred PerdomoMs. Melanie Perish

Mr. Cory Santos, Esq.Mr. Alfred Taeubel

Mr. Chris Whitty, Ex-OfficioMr. Jim Zaccheo

Bishop Manogue Catholic High School is a faith based community working

together for the education of all students. Catholic values and ideals are the basis for all instruction and interaction. The

school community, together with parents, alumni, and benefactors fosters an

environment that supports academic achievement, spiritual growth, self-

motivation, extra-curricular involvement, and Christian service.

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Published for the alumni, friends, and family of Bishop manogue Catholic High school

most reverend randolph r. Calvo, Bishop Diocese of RenoChris Whitty, PresidentTim Jaureguito‘71, PrincipalChip lindloff, Chief Advancement Officer

The miner messenger is published twice annually by Bishop manogue Catholic High school, 110 Bishop manogue dr., reno nV 89511. design by double Click design. Photos provided by Colleen lawson, lisa Cavilia, Alyssa Carano, leslie righetti, spicer Photography, James Hargrove, Jackie Allen, and the BmCHs yearbook and newspaper staffs.Changes in address and news items should be sent to: [email protected] reserves all rights to edit submitted material.Copyright © 2011 Bishop manogue Catholic High school

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Much has happened at Bishop Manogue since we last published an issue of the Miner Messenger. For instance, I have joined the Bishop Manogue family, and it has been a true pleasure meeting so many of you these first few months. I am impressed with your passion for Catholic education and your zeal for Bishop Manogue. There have also been Friday night football games, alumni reunions, remarkable student achievements, and journeys of

discovery, all of which you can read about in this issue. These wonderful things could not have occurred without the backing of the Bishop Manogue Community, and for that I thank you.

The last several years have been demanding from a financial perspective. The school’s operations function well on an annual basis, but do so only with the generous support of many of you. Many projects have been put on hold, staffing is stretched thin and people are working very hard, exceeding expectations daily. We need your help to move to the next level, and cement the long term financial sustainability of our school.

Happily, several initiatives to address that goal are underway. We have conducted “stakeholder breakfasts” to share our vision for a sustainable, credible, Catholic institution that is affordable and accessible to all. More such meetings are planned, because we want all with a vested interest in Bishop Manogue’s success to feel part of a

partnership. When contacted, please join us.

We are also in the early stages of reforming an Alumni Association to build fraternity and provide a point of contact for events, reunions and service opportunities. We also have a current ongoing “Class Challenge” for those Alumni who would like to contribute financially, and we of course continue with our other fund raising events and activities.

With your help, the good work going on here will not just continue, it will grow. This is a wonderful community and it is great to be a Miner!

Chris Whitty President

Wow! Where do I begin?We have an incredible student body, faculty, and staff for 2011-2012.

We have over 53 percent of our student body participating in fall sports, and are very proud of the accomplishments of these student-athletes. Homecoming 2011 was a huge success, and the week culminated in a dance attended by over 75 percent of our student body.Our freshman class of 179 members

had over 85 percent attendance at the Welcome Dance, and was a strong presence in the Homecoming Week class competitions. And, as we inch towards winter sports and Academic Team competitions, we anticipate the same amount of success.

Bishop Manogue Catholic High School is also very proud to announce that we have two semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship competition. We also have three first year students at the University of Nevada that were accepted into their highly selective Honors Program this fall.

The summer was short but much was accomplished. Our Varsity and Junior Varsity Cheer teams attended the UC Davis cheer camp and were invited to the NCA National competition in Dallas, Texas. Also, our Yearbook staff placed first at their annual camp, and had their 2011 3D cover included in Idea File magazine from Walsworth Publishing as the

best example of a 3D cover that they have seen!

We continue to surpass the state and national averages on the SAT and ACT tests. We are graduating over 99 percent of our students, and sending them to some of the most prestigious colleges and universities in the country. Yes, Bishop Manogue Catholic High School is not only alive and well, it is thriving. Please visit us at any time. Sit down with myself, a faculty or staff member, or any of our students, and discuss what we are doing to make Bishop Manogue the most sought after school in Northern Nevada. I look forward to our time together.

Tim Jaureguito Principal

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It’s on. Bishop Manogue alumni can now battle it out for the title of the year’s most generous graduating class. That’s right, we’re challenging the Bishop Manogue Family to step up and donate $10k per class through our online system, and help provide our kids and community with a high-quality, faith-based option that educates the WHOLE person, body, mind and spirit.

A dynamic graph on our webpage will indicates each year’s contributions by total amount, and will help everyone keep score in this exciting class-to-class clash.

Go to http://www.bishopmanogue.org/advancement/class-challenge/ to see how your class stacks up so far this fiscal year, and to make your own contribution. It’s fast, it’s easy and it’s secure. Donate generously. Donate often. Donate to win.

Bishop Manogue Catholic High School is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization and your contribution is tax deductible.

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On Friday, September 9, 2011, for the first time in its 63 year history, Bishop Manogue Catholic High School hosted Friday night football, under the lights. Thanks to a group of generous donors, the support of Republic Electric and Philips Lighting, and some key people on the inside, the project was not only fully funded with no impact on the school’s operating budget, but the timeline was accelerated to have lights in place for the entire 2011 season.

Manogue parent and assistant football coach Pat Pilling was part of the team behind the lighting project, and says that the timing was just right. “Because of the work that Republic was already

doing with Philips to retrofit the school’s interior and exterior lighting, we were able to get a nicely reduced price for bringing lights to the stadium as well. It was simply the best opportunity we were going to get to do this and so we turned to our parents, to our potential donors, and said let’s go, now’s the time.” Pilling also credits his fellow coach and Manogue parent Mike Talbott and Board Member Brian Kernan with getting the job done.

As for operating costs, the advanced technology employed in the new light arrays make them ultra-efficient: all four poles combined cost only $7.80 per hour to run.

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The Theme: Manogue was “Dancing to a Different Beat” this homecoming, with music—in all of its fabulous forms—the theme for the week. We had country-style Freshmen, Sophomores with “pop,” Juniors ready to rock, and some truly swingin’ Seniors. Is that Mrs. O I see getting in to the act? She’s a born-to-run registrar!

The Activities: Parking lot Picassos, Roller Babes, Flooded Fields and Jammed Gyms… must be homecoming week! The fun was topped off with a super-sized rally featuring some extremely silly skits (dance biscuits?), a footloose faculty showdown, and the spirit turned up full blast.

The Game: Ouch. The Miners lost a close one to Carson City on a windy Saturday afternoon. From a spectator standpoint, it was a terrific back-and-forth contest decided in the

last minutes by a 64-yard Carson field goal. Can’t win ‘em all, but we sure gave it our best.

The Royalty: And the winner is… Madi Mills was crowned at halftime and gave her father, head coach Paul Mills, a very special win for the day. Dom Marazzo assumed his throne at the homecoming dance, since the bonfire (the traditional venue for the ceremony) was rained out this year. All Hail!

The Family: The best part of homecoming is the opportunity to welcome back our alumni. Our Friday night mixer at the Tamarack was attended by more than 200, and the end zone BBQ on game day brought alumni and their families right up to the action. Some of last year’s graduate showed up ‘cause they miss us already. (Oh, and the food was free!)

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Class reunion recaps

Class reunions

1961After a reception at the home of Frankie and Archie Granata the class of ‘61 attended the Manogue/Damonte football game that Manogue was courteous enough to win. We sat together as a block, and had North American Embroidery make a special “1961” Manogue baseball caps for all our classmates.

Saturday we had Mass with Fr. George Wolf as our celebrant, followed by a tour of the school. Then we had buffet lunch on the patio at the Tamarack Junction (great) and later gathered at the National Automobile Museum (wonderful) for our farewell dinner celebration accompanied by music from the 50s/60s. We had classmates come from Belgium, Guatemala, Honolulu, Atlanta, San Antonio, Colorado, Montana, Washington, Oregon, California and Nevada. I couldn’t believe OUR MANOGUE CLASS SPIRIT was as strong as ever 50 years after our graduation. Bishop Manogue … a special school. Manogue Miners … a special bond that lasts a lifetime. — Ross Barker ‘61

1964 and 1965The classes of ’64 and ’65 met for a combined reunion at the Tamarack on Friday of homecoming weekend. There were approximately 20 alumni from each class, and we all enjoyed seeing old friends and sharing stories about the old days, and the new days, too. Even 47 years later, you could recognize friends right away, and it was interesting to see the different turns and directions that various classmates’ lives had taken. All in all, it was a wonderful evening with friends from the past and the present. — Gary Strength ’64

1966The class of ‘66 had their 45th reunion on August 20 at the home of Gayle Piazzo Stevens and her husband Jerry. Their beautiful home and backyard gave the perfect atmosphere for a fun evening of cocktails, dinner, music and camaraderie. Fun was had by all 48 who attended.—Cathy Pettinari ‘66

1981They came from Washington, Arizona, California and Florida, and although they had different stories and experiences, they held one thing in common: they were all members of Bishop Manogue High School’s Class of 1981. At Friday’s Tamarack Mixer, we rekindled old memories of Bishop Manogue on the hill and shared new stories. At Saturday’s end zone barbecue we introduced family, watched the football game, and enjoyed the Homecoming activities.

This reunion was made extra special by a Saturday night dinner at the home of Brian Sandoval, Governor of the State of Nevada. And while that dinner made this reunion unforgettable, it was what we sometimes take for granted that made it so much more. Sadly, our classmate Dan Gardner unexpectedly passed away a few days after the reunion due to complications from surgery. Dan was at all of the reunion events and spent time with everyone. God allowed our class to have one more visit with Dan, and for that, our 30-year reunion became a time where we were reminded how special life is, and how fortunate we are to be able to share memories with such wonderful people! For those who did not make it, WE MISSED YOU! We are thinking about you and care for every one of you. God Bless and Go Miners. — Herb Santos ‘81

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Several classes held reunions this summer and fall. Here’s what our grads had to say about their celebrations:


Class reunions

2001We wanted our reunion to have a hometown feel, so the Santa Fe and Freight House District were perfect. We also wanted to be sure to somehow include the memories our classmates who had passed away, Aly Christiansen and Chris Ibaibarriaga. Because we’re truly a family, it would not have been the same without them, and so we decided to invite their families. Aly’s mother, Becky Blank, came to the reunion. It was a joyous and rare experience to be able to see her, and she could see Aly in all of us. Chris Ibaibarriaga’s parents, could not attend, but wrote a beautiful letter to our class.

Dinner at the Santa Fe was a true gathering of friends. We picked up where we left off, with a lot of laughter, joking and true togetherness. We laughed at ourselves, at the styles from the era, and the fond memories we had at Bishop Manogue. We held our glasses up in memory of Chris and Aly.

That night was all about true friends, family and the bond that unites the Class of 2001. It was a wonderful event and a huge success! We are considering a 15-year reunion! — Michelle Hancock ‘01 and Casey Dillon ‘01

Respect Life ContestThree Manogue students were recognized for their original designs in the annual Respect Life Poster contest sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Clara Bachman won honorable mention, Klamath Henry got second place, and Janey Almaraz was awarded first place.

In the PinkIn October, Breast Cancer Awareness month, the Manogue boys and girls soccer programs contributed more than $1800 to the St. Mary’s Foundation Breast Health Program. They raised the money through shirt sales and gate proceeds from their Oct. 9 matches, where they all competed in pink!

Book ItBishop Manogue’s Homecoming Book drive collected nearly 2,000 books for the children of

Echo Loder Elementary! We’re proud of the generosity of our students, parents, faculty, and alumni!

Blessing of Pinwheels on International Peace DayBy Father John Legerski

Loving God, your son Jesus has told us that those who strive for peace will be called your children. Today, as we place these pinwheels around our school, we come to you asking that there be true and lasting peace in our world.

These simple expressions of our artistic talents are also expressions of the hope in our hearts, trusting that with your grace, we can truly make a difference when we care.

May the wind that turns these colorful wheels remind all who see them that your Holy Spirit offers to our world gentle winds of change and the promise of a better day.

May all who yearn for an end to war and fighting be trying to do all that they can to live in peace with their families and neighbors.

May you bless those who have made these pinwheels, as well as our school, our families and our communities. And most of all, Loving Father, be close to all whose lives and hearts are torn apart by war, violence or hatred.

Amen


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Art Students’ Annual Prayer for PeaceOn September 21 and 22, Manogue students planted their Peace Pinwheels on the grassy green behind the Student Community Center. The pinwheels were arranged in various designs and the students joined to say a prayer composed especially for the ceremony by the school’s chaplain Father John. The Peace Pinwheel Movement is now worldwide, celebrated in 40 countries.

Freshman FrenzyManogue’s Freshman class is at capacity for the first time since the move to the new campus! Here, some helpful 9th graders pitch in on Miner Pride cleanup day during homecoming week.

Mini MinersManogue soccer, basketball, baseball and cheer teams have all held camps for elementary school kids during the past year. The camps not only generate a little revenue for the clubs, they get little bodies active and engaged, and create some priceless childhood memories.

SAT/ACTBishop Manogue’s 2011 graduating seniors once again scored above the national and state averages on both the SAT and ACT.

“We’re very pleased, not only with our students, but also with our faculty and support staff,” said Manogue Principal Tim Jaureguito. “Our goal is to give our students a solid foundation for success, and we’re pleased to see this tangible indication that they are ready for what comes next.”

But aside from the test scores, says Jaureguito, Bishop Manogue graduates are prepared in other important ways to join and contribute to society. “Our 2011 graduates performed a total of 22,881 hours of community service during their four years here. Now that’s a score that we are extremely proud of.”

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This summer, Manogue faculty member Leslie Righetti, aka Madame R., completed a 500-mile

trek along El Camino de Santiago in support of Tuition Assistance. Ms. Righetti began her journey June 9 and arrived at her destination, the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in northwestern Spain, on July 6. In all, she raised nearly $12,000.

El Camino de Santiago, or the Way of St. James, is the pilgrimage route to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, where tradition has it that the remains of the apostle Saint James are buried. El Camino de Santiago has been traveled for more than a thousand years and still attracts tens of thousands of Christian pilgrims and other travellers each year.

Righetti covered anywhere from 15 to 24 miles per day and spent evenings with other travelers in albergues (dormitory style hotels) or hostels. “I stayed most nights in albergues with about 30 people in a room and sharing a bath. One night I splurged for a single room and felt like I had died and gone to heaven!”

And while some travelers along the El Camino de Santiago might turn to their GPS systems in a pinch, Righetti says that the traditional and decidedly low-tech markers along the way were excellent guides.

“There are yellow arrows all along the way,” she says, “and these gave such a sense of security. It was very symbolic really, of how in life we have to look for the arrows, the signs, that will guide us to the place we want to be.” The route is also regularly marked with the cockle shell, an ancient symbol of St. James, and by statues and artwork that vary from town to town but are all geared to aiding pilgrims.

Righetti says the journey touched her on many levels. “Physically, mentally, spiritually, emotionally and culturally, there were so many challenges and so many rewards.” As a French teacher who also speaks German, Italian and some Spanish, for instance, Righetti found her advocacy for teaching children foreign languages to be more than justified. “My language abilities carried me through so many situations and opened me up to meeting different people. It really drove home to me how important it is to be able to reach out to others no matter where they are from.”

Righetti traveled solo, something she says made the trip even more poignant. “You know, we become so accustomed to our security blankets here at home, but out there my best friends were first God, then my boots, my poles, my hat, and finally myself.”

R i g h e t t i says she reached a point in the journey where realized that she wasn’t ever really alone. “Most importantly, I truly learned to rely on my relationship with God, being able to talk to Him, to rely on Him to get through whatever was difficult. My mantra, the little chant I used to keep moving was just, ‘One foot in front of the other. God will help me.’ That simple action of one foot then the next got me so far.”

If you’d like to add to Ms. Righetti’s Tuition Assistance fund, go to bishopmanogue.org and click the “Donate Now” button to give online, or send contributions to the school, 110 Bishop Manogue Dr., Reno, 89511.

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1965Chris Kuykendall is an archaeologist and discovered Washoe cooking oven #163 dated 780 to 520 years before present. The oven was discovered in Squaw Valley, Calif.

1968John Brodeur received the University of Nevada’s Reynolds School of Journalism Distinguished

Alumni Award. John is chairman of Boston-based Brodeur Partners, a marketing communications consultancy. John founded Brodeur Partners in 1985

and built it into an award-winning global organization with offices and affiliates in the U.S., Asia, Europe and Latin America. Brodeur reported for UPI and was a part-time writer for the Reno Gazette-Journal during his Nevada college years. John also was a summer intern at the Las Vegas Review-Journal. He worked on Capitol Hill for seven years as a press/legislative assistant to Sen. Howard Cannon, D-Nevada, and as chief of staff for Rep. Jim Santini, D-Nevada. Brodeur earned a master’s degree from Harvard University’s Kennedy School and is adviser and board

member of several corporate and nonprofit enterprises. Brodeur was named the Outstanding Journalism Graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno in 1972 and Alumnus of the Year in 2000.

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Kathy Ricciardi Rossi is one of the self-proclaimed OMOMs, or Old Maids of Manogue—a group of classmates who have been friends for a LONG time. The OMOMS: Rossi, Julie Dennis Evans, Janet D’Amico Newman, Debra Dibitonto Voorhees, Brenda Elsrode Vasquez, Gina Humphreys Scolari, Lorrie

Hastings, Diana Shay Quinlan, Lauri Sandoval, and Christine Walsh Booth, started their get-togethers as sophomores and have continued them ever since. Rossi says, “As the years went on, we had marriages and lots of children. We have also bonded quietly though illness, divorce and family deaths….The bond we share is unbreakable…We know that no matter what, we can turn to an OMOM for laughs, love and support.”

1981Herb Santos, Jr. is now an owner of the Reno Bighorns, an NBA Development League team. Santos, along with Stephen A d a m s and Jeffrey Adams is part of local ownership group, Bighorns Basketball, LLC, that makes the Bighorns a true hometown team. “We want to be part of the community,” said Santos. “We want to take part in local charity activities, church socials and other events. We want everyone to become part of the Reno Bighorns Family. We want the Reno Bighorns to be your team!” The Bighorns’ NBA parent clubs are the Atlanta Hawks, Memphis Grizzlies, and Sacramento Kings. For information and schedules go to http://www.nba.com/dleague/reno/.

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1982Niklas Putnam is a Regular Army Officer with the Department of Defense and is currently assigned near Tokyo. He holds a Ph.D. in Geological Engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology.

1989Sean Wooley has written a novel, “Dark Ophelia” that is described as “fascinating and delightfully macabre.” His story of redemption is available on amazon.com.

1999Luke T. Federici has joined the law firm of Hawkins, Folsom & Muir as a new associate specializing primarily in taxation law and estate planning. Luke earned his J.D. and Master of Laws in Taxation from Golden Gate University School of Law in San Francisco, Calif., and his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Nevada, Reno. Luke is licensed in California and Nevada.

2001Josh Codding has reopened his family’s business, Unique Deli & Catering at 85 Foothill Rd. in Reno. The store’s new name is Yosh’s Unique Deli & Catering Co., and Josh is the third generation to operate the business. Everything is done from scratch and in-house, including roasting and smoking the meats, baking the rolls, and making soups, quiches, and desserts.

Michael Gilman graduated from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry and is now practicing general dentistry in the Reno area. Michael is

pictured here at graduation with his wife Tamara Burgess Gilman ’02, daughter Macey, 4, and t w o -y e a r - o l d

triplets Karlie, Aubree, and Paxton.

Austin Miller and Jen Bailey Miller are proud to announce the birth of their son Bodin James Miller on May 30, 2011. Jen, Austin and Bodi live in San Luis Obispo with their small farm of goats, turkeys, chickens, and ducks. Jen is the director of a nonprofit family support center, and Austin is a high school counselor at Grizzly Ranch Youth Academy.

2002James Carrico will enter the St. Paul Seminary at the Divinity School of St. Thomas University in Minneapolis. James graduated from the University of Nevada engineering program, then enrolled in the Catholic Studies Program at St. Thomas University. Coincidentally, the head of that program, Dr. Don Briel, graduated from Bishop Manogue in 1965.

2003Katie Federici is engaged to Shane Akerson. The wedding is set for September 22, 2012.

Michelle LaBranch and Andrew Catlett ‘02 will be married on February 17, 2012 at St. Thomas Aquinas Cathedral in Reno. Michelle holds a Family Studies Degree from the University of New Mexico and works with developmentally challenged adults at High Sierra Industries. Andrew is employed by Reno Paint Mart and is pursuing his Criminal Justice degree at the University of Nevada, Reno.

2004Rachael Elizabeth Hanks and Thomas Paul Maison were married on July 30, 2010 in Lake Tahoe. Rachael graduated Magna Cum Laude from Arizona State University with a BA in Psychology and Suma Cum Laude with a Masters of Advanced Studies in Marriage and Family Therapy. She is a practicing clinician at A New Leaf. Tom graduated with a BA from the University of Arizona. He is employed at Nova Home Loans as a Senior Loan Officer.

2005Todd Mowry and Laura Hoelle were married on Dec. 31, 2010 in New Orleans and now live in Baton Rouge. Todd also recently received the highest grade among 3,500 test takers on the Certified Management Accountants exam. This exam is given in many different parts of the world and is focused on cost accounting, budgeting and forecasting.

Matt Pagni is engaged to Lindsay DelMoral. The couple, who met at UNR, plans a June 2012 wedding in Sitka, Alaska. Matt is attending the Phoenix School of Law.

2007Kyle Patrick Sullivan graduated from University of San Diego on May 22, with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Real Estate and a minor in Business Administration. Kyle (center) is pictured here with his brother Keegan ’13, father Casey ‘81, mother Cha rlot te , and brother Connor ‘10.

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2007 (cont)Lane Zarubi graduated from University of Nevada, Reno this spring with a degree in Elementary and Special Education, and will travel to Namibia in early 2012 with WorldTeach, a non-profit organization that places volunteers as teachers in developing counties.

2008Joe Bartlett, a junior at Washington State, took fourth in the shot put (58-5.5) and seventh in the discus (166-7.5) at the Pac-10 track and field championships

held in Tucson, Ariz., in May.

LaRoy Hutchinson, along with fellow Wolf Pack cheerleader Lucian Matthew and REMSA paramedics, was honored at the Oct. 22 University of Nevada football game for saving the life of Ron Kallio on Oct. 8 after the UNR/UNLV football game. Hutchinson and Mathew saw the 17-year-old UNR student collapse in the crowd and then sprang into action, forming a barrier around Kallio and calling for police and REMSA. Kallio had suffered cardiac arrest and likely would have died without immediate aid, according to paramedics.

Joe Wieland was called up to the San Diego Padres from the Double A-San Antonio club he led to a Texas League title. In the minors this past season, Wieland had a 13-4 combined record in High-A and Double A, with a 1.97 ERA in 26 games (25 starts). He was 3-1 with a 2.77 ERA in five starts for San Antonio.

2009Kassi Hargrove is a junior psychology major at Utah State, and a setter for the school’s championship volleyball team. Kassie played in 123 of 131 sets for

the team, which beat number 3-ranked Hawaii for the 2010 WAC championship. She has also been named to the All-WAC Academic team two years in a row and a is

Joe E. & Elm Whiteside Scholar Athlete Award Recipient.

Lauren Haug has acted in several short student films since becoming a student at the University of North Carolina School of the Performing Arts. One of those films, “Teal,” in which she plays the main character, will be showing at the Sundance Film Festival.

Christine R. Hotchkin performed in “Disney on Ice Worlds of Fantasy,” travelling throughout the U.S. and Canada. She then joined the show’s 2010-2011 Asia tour, and performed and traveled in Japan, Macau, Kuala Lumpur, S i n g a p o r e , Thailand, Indonesia, and Australia. As one of the youngest skaters in the company, she performed frequently as understudy in two principal roles.

Logan Miller, a sophomore pole vaulter at the University of Washington, placed 11th overall at the NCAA National Track and Field Championships. Her jump of 13 ft., 5-1/4 in. was a personal record and earned Logan All-American honors. Logan is an Early Childhood/Family Studies major.

2010Michelle Mowry is studying at Notre Dame, where she has made the Dean’s List two semesters in a row. She is also a member of the cross-country team and finished 12th in the women’s open race for the team in the 56th annual Notre Dame Invitational. Michelle finished in 18 minutes, 37 seconds in the 5K run. The Notre Dame women’s team was fifth in the meet.

2011Neil Healy exuberantly led the Manogue student body in all the classic cheers—The Boxer, The Rol lercoaster, Rah Toilet, and Go Bananas, to name a few. Now, judging by the current color of his face, he’s continuing his role as “best fan ever” at the University of Nevada. Go Neil!

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Bill and Grace Balsi (Alumni parents and grandparents) celebrated fifty wonderful years of marriage on March 25th, 2011. Congratulations!

Cory A. Santos, Esq. (Board Member) welcomed new daughter Sophia Rose Santos on June 1, 2011. She weighed 8 lbs., 2 oz.

Dave and Janine Kearney (faculty) have a beautiful new daughter, Cora Maurine. Cora was born on 7-21-11 at 4:48 p.m. and was placed with the Kearneys for adoption on 7-25-11. She weighed 8 lbs, 14 oz. and was 20 inches long.

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Rosmino “Ross” Natale Barengo June 21, 2011 Reno, NV

Elden “Bud” Bertrand, Jr. July 11, 2011 Reno, NV

Marge Durante April 28, 2011 Reno, NV

Rafael Gamboa October 23, 2011 Reno, NV

Jerome Victor Ghera May 26, 2011 Reno, NV

Joseph (Joe) Havlick July 11, 2011 Reno, NV

Patrick John Kilian August 17, 2011 Reno, NV

Kathryn Mathisen April 19, 2011 Reno, NV

Patricia McNeilly June 5, 2011 Reno, NV

Jack Theodore Reviglio April 23, 2011 Reno, NV

John Seeliger June 10, 2011 Reno, NV

Miners In MemoriamSurely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. – Psalm 23:6

Miners In M

emoriam

Janice Rosasco Savage-Braman ‘51 April 14, 2011 Reno, NV

Thomas Eugene Arden ‘53 August 7, 2011 Reno, NV

Patrick “Rick” Greene ‘68 June 11, 2011 Reno, NV

Dan Gardner ‘81 October 20, 2011 Reno, NV

John LeMon ‘89 March 7, 2011 Tampa, FL

Alexander Ryan Singh ‘07 January 19, 2011 Hephzibah, GA

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Apleasing aspect of being employed at Bishop Manogue Catholic High School is getting

contacted by alumni who want to reengage with the school. Some are a couple of years out, others are decades out. But the common thread is their desire to reconnect with a piece of their past that played a role in who they are today.

In June of this year we received an email from Sean B. Sullivan, Student Body President and class of 1999 alum. Sean had visited our website and learned we had introduced lacrosse as a club sport. Sean was an avid lacrosse player as an undergraduate at St Mary’s and during his law school days at Columbia Law School in New York, and was eager to hear about the program. We filled him in, and on the flip side, got a chance to hear about him.

Sean is now an attorney and investment banker with Credit Suisse

in San Francisco, and his work is intriguing. Global travel and IPOs along with mergers and acquisitions are what he does. He is on the road assisting many notable high-tech companies in their endeavors to go public. And through it all he has never forgotten the privilege he received as a young man attending Bishop Manogue Catholic High School.

His parents saw the value of a Catholic education and today he attributes much of his success to Manogue. He recalls Fr. Chuck, Anne Wieland, Bob Sullivan, Carol Verzola, Susan Ritter and Mrs. O’Gorman with great fondness. When asked about the greatest gift he received at Manogue, he answered without hesitation. “I learned social skills.” The mixture and diversity of the student population presented interesting people.

“My Manogue education was the foundation…Education will get you into the schools and shape the path for a rich life.” Sean attributes his Manogue education with opening the doors to the schools he wanted to attend including St. Mary’s College and then Columbia Law School.

Sean remains in close contact with his parents and his brother Ryan, a class of 2007 alum who is currently spending the year studying at the University of Torino in Italy. Sean has a fondness for the arts and currently

sits on the San Francisco Opera Bravo Board of Directors and is a Director at The Village Well, an organization providing parents with infants and young children a welcoming, and supportive community in which to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to enrich and strengthen their families.

Welcome home Sean, and thanks for supporting Bishop Manogue Catholic High School.

Sean Sullivan ‘99

Alumni Spotlight

“Education will get you into the schools and shape the

path for a rich life.”

Sean Sullivan leads the procession at his Columbia Law School graduation

Sean Sullivan and his girlfriend Rachelle Soderstrom, who is an attorney in San Francisco


Caitlin AckermanBrittany Acosta*Virginia AllenMegan AndersonKevin Andrews Robert Arnold Breyanna Aufiero Taylor Baruh Patrick Benna Katie Bickell Helena Bigelow Jennifer Bradshaw* Phillip Brahler Alexandra Brase Tessa Breeden Sean-Luke Brija* Nikole Brunson *Anne Burbank*Angelo Calabrese Peyton Campitelli Alyssa Carano Christopher Carlevato Ariana Caruso Shelby Cates Patrick Cendana Delaney Childs Daniel Clark Zoe Clavell-Head Jared Clemmensen* Dwight Cline Steven Coli

Hayden Collins Julia Conte Matthew Crispino Corey Croasdell Elizabeth Cruz*Hayley Cuddy Joshua Curry John Paul daRoza* Paige dePolo Aleana Desipris Sean Deweese Ethan Dillard Megan Dortch Maria Drakulich Jazmyn Earl Alexander Eekhoff Kyle Englin* Mark Farthing

Thomas Ferraro* Francis Flores Clancy Fogarty Davis Francis Mallory Francis*Nicholas Francis Abigail Freeman* MacKenzie Gansert Nicholas Garrett Jennifer Geddes* Nicholas Gelso Anthony Ghera Nickolas Gonzales Kyla Goss-Brown* Kathryn Gray Steven Greco* Loren Greenlund Luke Gurries

Ashley Hartshorn Matthew Hawn Neil Healy David Heinzer* Jennifer Hendrickson* Theodore Herrera Eric Herzog Dennis Hill Natalie Hinojosa Jeffrey Hinxman Brennan Hogan* Michael Jacques Taryn Johnson Brandon Jones Margaret Jones*Ashley Juvera Spencer Kales Tania Kaur* Bethany Kette Casey Kirkpatrick Mackenzie Kirwin Scott Klintworth Ta-Ko Ku Zachery Kulikowski Casey Lara James Lawson Mackenzie Leonhard Jonathan Loomis Niles Lujan Emmanuel Madrigal Mason Marino Caitlin McCarty

Hat’s Off!…to the Class of 2011

In total, our grads were awarded more than $7.9 million in

scholarships and awards!


Meghan McDonald *Michelle McDonald Richard McDonald Zachery McElroy Zoe-Anne McKenna Brennan McNamara Mary Menicucci Mitchell Miles* Kyra Miller Kaitlyn Morris Madison Murphy Shea O’Gara Megan O’Loughlin Jacob Pegram William Perez Brian Pierce Krystine Redmond Alixandra Rembas Kaelie Reviglio* Connor Rhyno Ryan Richardson Joseph Robertson* Sarah Robinson Gino Rossi Gustave Rossi Nathan Rough

Angel Ruiz Derek Sanchez Kimberly Sanders Kayla Sant Jarred Santos Dylan Sargent Brett Scott Arturo Serrano Lindsay Sewell Diana Sharman Natasha Shukla Ky Sisson Mercedes Skinner Benjamin Solbach Mackenzie Sowers Antione Swinton*

Kenny Tavener Casey Tegins Hailey Truax* Gabrielle Urban Dallas Voyce Kaycee Walsh* Lauren Webb Gregory Wettig Griffin Wilcher Wyatt Winzeler Megan Wurm Amy Yeager Jared Zaro David Zarubi

*Attending Catholic colleges

Keeping the FaithManogue’s recent graduates are busy with new subjects, new teachers, and new challenges, but along with all that newness, many are still holding on to something quite familiar—a Catholic education.

Twenty-seven members of the class of 2011 are attending 12 different Catholic colleges and universities around the country this fall, and they say their years in Catholic school—as many as 13 for some of them—have prepared them well.

“A Catholic education has helped me grow both academically and

personally,” says Maggie Jones, who attends Santa Clara. “The incorporation of religion into learning allows for knowledge and life lessons beyond what’s found in textbooks.”

Sean-Luke Brija, who attends Gonzaga, says he owes a lot to his Catholic education. “I’ve met wonderful people. And it has steered me to work hard and set my goals high.”

A Catholic education means that parents have to work hard, too, but Kathy Hogan, whose son Brennan attends the University of Portland, believes the sacrifices are worth it.

“Our children’s spiritual lives have been nurtured and encouraged by the interaction with positive role models of teachers, staff and school families. There is no greater gift that we’ve been able to give our children than a Catholic education; one where the fabric of their spiritual lives has been so inter-woven that prayer, a commitment to their faith, and making a meaningful contribution to society have become who they are and what they stand for.”

“The future’s so bright, I gotta wear shades.”

Pat McDonald, Timbuk3

27 Bishop Manogue Grads Are Back at Catholic School

B. A.S.H 2011 featured the incredible talents of performer Greg London. London wowed audiences with his spot-on vocal impressions, as well as own interpretations of well-known songs. Particularly moving moments in the show included a duet with his son Jason, a student at Bishop Manogue, and another with basketball coach Bill Ballinger honoring the memory of longtime Manogue supporter Jack Reviglio. The evening also featured KOLO morning anchor Amanda Sanchez ‘91 as emcee, and a fabulous dinner by the Eldorado.

T he Jim Williams Miner Golf Classic took place on September 16. It couldn’t have been a more perfect day for a round of golf, with bright blue skies and crisp fall air to accentuate the beauty of Lakeridge Golf Course. The winning foursome this year was made up of Dave Myers, his son Matt Myers ‘10, Justin Farley ‘10, and Larry Rumball. The tournament is held each year in honor of Jim Williams, past president of Bishop Manogue, and an energetic and supporter

of not only Catholic education, but also many other charitable causes

throughout the community.

on Oct. 15 was a super-sized tailgate party featuring delicious food and microbrews from some of the area’s finest purveyors, including

Roundabout Catering, the Tamarack, Gold n Silver, Miguel’s, Great Basin Brewery, Brews Brothers and

Buckbean Brewery. Also supersized this year were the raffle prizes: alumnus and current parent Steve Damonte ‘83 was the lucky winner of $10,000!

We put the “Fun” in Fundraiser!There’s nothing better than a good time for a good cause. Since our last issue of the Miner Messenger, Bishop Manogue has hosted some wonderful events that, thanks to all of our generous supporters, have allowed us to continue providing a first-rate faith-based education to our student body.

T he Parents Association Green and Gold Fundraiser


Photos clockwise from top:

• Carol Burr ‘63 and Chuck Burr browse silent auction items at BASH 2011.

• The Eldorado’s Greg Carano at the grill during BASH 2011.

• Dave Croasdell, Keith Pierce, Bridget Sullivan Pierce ‘82 and Bob Taylor.

• Manogue President Chris Whitty’s golf foursome included Lt. General Martin Brandtner, far right, Semisi Funaki and Joel Ferreyra.

• Joy Benna and Jim Bauserman at the Green and Gold Tailgate party.

We put the “Fun” in Fundraiser!

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