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Signatures: “a funky little magazine”

For Alumni, Parents, Students, and Friends of Marquette University High School

In June, we celebrated the feast of St. Aloysius Gonzaga, SJ. Born into an Italian noble family in 1568, Aloysius Gonzaga wanted to become a Jesuit missionary by the time he was a teenager. His father opposed this idea, preferring the young Aloysius become a soldier and enjoy his family’s status in life. Seeing how determined his son was, Aloysius’ father begged him to become a secular priest, which would allow Aloysius to receive his inheritance. St. Aloysius rejected this idea and at the age of 19, took vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience. He committed himself to tending to the sick even though he himself suffered from kidney problems and other health issues. St. Aloysius died at the age of 23 without having been ordained. His life was a living sacrifice for the greater honor and glory of God, despite the pressures of his family and the allure of worldly things.

Today, our young men are continually being tempted by society’s idea of what gives life meaning. How inspiring to know that in the long tradition of the Society of Jesus there are living examples, both past and present, of holy men and women who live in contradiction to the world’s priorities and strive to live in cooperation with the values of Jesus Christ. St. Aloysius is a great example of a young man who, despite the pressures of society and even his own family, remained true to the call of God. The pressures on teens today seem ominous and overwhelming. But victory may be had if we, like Aloysius, fix our eyes on our Savior and rely on the support of a community of faith. I close with a prayer to St. Aloysius Gonzaga, SJ, Patron of Youth. Please join me in praying for our youth, and in particular for the young men at Marquette High.

Dear Christian youth, you were a faithful follower of Christ in the Society of Jesus. You steadily strove for perfection while generously serving the plague-stricken. Help our youth today who are faced with a plague of false cults and false gods. Show them how to harness their energies and to use them for their own and others’ fulfillment–which will resound with the greater glory of God. Amen.

Vince Kostos is the director of pastoral and service programs at Marquette University High School.

A spirituAl reflection And prAyer for our youth By Vince Kostos

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New athletic director: Bob Herman ’85

The Keyes family: a lesson in philanthropy

To read or not to read? Ann O’Hara says READ

A place in MUHS history: Father Stang, Mr. Friday and Mr. Daniel

Signatures: “a funky little magazine”

Then & Now: The Egg Drop

In this issue

4 President’s Message

5 MUHS Today

12 Sports

16 Behind the Scenes

28 Alumni Update

In every issue

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Julie Felser

C O N T R I B U T O R S

Mary Therese Breger

MaTT Dean ’11

Mike Feely ’89

arT Fink ’53

Dan harDwick

BoB herMan ’85

keiTh klesTinski

Vince kosTos

JeFFrey Mazurczak ’82

JeFF MonDay ’84

JiM ninoMiya

carolyn reynolDs

krisTen scheuing

ginny schauBle

The Fox coMpany

John ThiMMesch ’77

susie weBer

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and welcome your updates, contributions,

input, comments, and suggestions.

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or send your feedback to us at

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A B O U T T H E C O v E R The MUHS Magazine cover features a collage

of Signatures covers featuring student artwork. Signatures is Marquette High’s student literary

magazine moderated by faculty member Ginny Schauble. For the full story, please go to page 24.

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(Left to right) Andy Hampel ’11, Vince Ross ’11, and Dorian O’Lochlayne ’11 enjoy cultural cuisine at the annual Multicultural Food Fair, part of the of the week-long celebration of diversity and culture in January.

hris Wiesneski ‘11, Jessica Suprenant, and Luke Thimmesch ‘11 perform in the

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on May 15, we had a historic prayer service in the Marquette university high school three holy companions chapel. our entire faculty and staff were present, along with the chair of our Board of directors, Jesuit provincial, and other dignitaries.

the occasion of this service was the signing of Marquette university high school’s first formal sponsorship agreement with the Wisconsin province of the society of Jesus. let me briefly explain what this means and why it is important.

to quote from the sponsorship document, “sponsorship is the affirmation by the society of Jesus that Marquette university high school is a work of the society of Jesus and is a catholic school in the Jesuit tradition.” this sponsorship agreement specifies the mutual understanding, roles, and responsibilities of both the society of Jesus and Marquette university high school regarding what makes Marquette high a Jesuit school and allows us to keep this designation.

Why is this important and why now? for many centuries there was a Ratio Studiorum or “order of studies” prescribed for all Jesuit schools in the world. When i was a student at Marquette high in the early ’60s, all of the school administrators and the vast majority of the teachers were Jesuits. so in the past “Jesuit, catholic identity” was clearly proscribed.

today, with fewer priests and religious staff in the hallways, all catholic schools have to work harder at maintaining their catholic identity. this is no different for our Jesuit schools which, given dramatically fewer Jesuits, have to be more intentional about our catholic, Jesuit identity. Marquette high is blessed to currently have seven Jesuits – including five priests and two scholastics (Jesuit for seminarian) working here as teachers and administrators. however, unless there is dramatic change in vocational trends in the church, this number will continue to decrease. clearly lay teachers and administrators can carry on our catholic, Jesuit mission and identity very well, but, as mentioned, we need to be intentional about it.

the Jesuit provincials (major regional superiors) in the united states wrote a document called, “What Makes a Jesuit school Jesuit?” it outlines characteristics as norms for the Jesuit identity of a school. this replaces the former “order of studies.” While being more flexible, it does give clear direction.

We want to make sure that Marquette university high school maintains a strong identity as a catholic school in the Jesuit tradition. this has been a major goal of my presidency. Besides attending to this in our hiring, we also have programs in place to train new teachers and administrators in our catholic, Jesuit mission.

We are proud of who we are as a catholic school and a ministry of the society of Jesus. We know that you, our alumni, parents, and supporters, want to keep us this way. thank you for your prayerful support. May we always support the mission of christ to help our students become christ-like men for others.

rev. Warren sazama, sJ ’64

The Catholic, Jesuit Mission of MUHS

Todayprep players perForM The phanToM oF The opera

In April, Marquette High was the first high school in the Midwest to perform Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera after the amateur rights for the production were made available to colleges and high schools in June 2010. A cast of 32, crew of 30, and pit orchestra of 27 students put on the production about a disfigured musical genius who haunts the catacombs beneath the Paris opera for the benefit of the young protégé Christine whom he trains and loves. In addition to the three evening performances at MUHS, the cast performed vignettes of the production at the Skylight Opera Theatre in June as part of the High School Musical Showcase.

Connor O’Brien ’11 as Erik, the Phantom, and Patricia Paskov as Christine

winTer showcase FeaTures The Sandbox anD duck hunTer ShooTS angel

In January, the Prep Players presented two productions, The Sandbox and Duck Hunter Shoots Angel. The Sandbox, a 10-minute play by Edward Albee, creates a dreamscape portrait of a mother’s death as experienced by her adult child. The tableau includes her “burial” in a sandbox; a visit by the angel of death, incarnate in an amateur actor; and a turning inside out of the terms “mommy” and “daddy.” Mitch Albom’s comedy, Duck Hunter Shoots Angel, is the story of two bumbling Alabama brothers who are convinced they shot an angel while duck hunting. As they lament their fates in a murky swamp, they are chased by a cynical tabloid journalist and his reluctant photographer, who don’t believe any of it until feathers, wings, and a tiara are discovered along the way.

From the play Duck Hunter Shoots Angel (left to right) Patrick Bassi ’13, Connor O’Brien ’11, Colin Madigan ’12 and Dillion Treacy ’11

Brian Shutters ’11 rides an eight-foot elephant created by MUHS faculty member Peter Beck.

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Muhs honoreD aT naTional Forensics TournaMenT TeaM Takes ThirD place aT sTaTe

During the National Forensics League’s (NFL) tournament awards ceremony in Dallas. Marquette High was recognized for having students qualify and attend 50 NFL tournaments. This year, MUHS was represented at the national competition by Tyler Thur ’12 and matt Cekanor ’12 in Policy Debate and evan umpir-Schroeder ’11 in U.S. Extemporaneous Speaking, a challenging category where a student is given a current event topic in the U.S. and has 30 minutes to craft a seven-minute response speech.

Earlier in the season, the team took third place at the Wisconsin High School Forensics Association state competition. matt Dean ’11 placed first in the Radio Broadcasting category. In the Solo Humorous category, Kienan Knight-Boehm ’13 placed fourth and Ken Kosirowski ’13 placed fifth. Patrick Kay ’11, Douglas Holz ’11, Khalil Davis ’14, Tim Schlidt ’11, Nick Trivison ’12, and Thomas Herrman ’12 all advanced to the semifinals.

Attendees of Hands On had the opportunity to tie-dye T-shirts and socks.

hanDs on – an inTeracTiVe Fine arTs experience

The MUHS Fine Arts Department and the Art Club homeroom organized the third-annual Fine Arts Night in the Yontz Fine Arts Center and O’Rourke Performing Arts Hall in May. Approximately 500 students and their family members attended the evening, which included a chorus performance, jazz concert, and an art gallery showcase. Every student enrolled in a fine arts class during the past academic year displayed a piece of artwork at the event.

Hands On, the name of this year’s fine arts night, reflected the new interactive arts experiences added to the evening. Attendees, regardless of skill level and age, were encouraged to sing at the karaoke singing lounge, tie-dye a T-shirt or pair of socks, and dirty their hands at a potter’s wheel. MUHS arts faculty member Jane Powers expressed the significance of this event, stating, “I believe that our evening helps develop a greater appreciation for the arts and brings us all closer together as a community.”

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By Keith Klestinski

The MUHS Students Modeling A Research Topic (SMART) Team presented its work at the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology convention in Washington D.C. in April. The SMART Team worked with Dr. Wai-Meng Kwok of the Medical College of Wisconsin to research and model voltage Dependent Anion Channel (vDAC), a channel protein found in the outer membrane of the mitochondria (a cellular organelle responsible for energy production in the cell). The team produced a physical model of the protein, a poster and a presentation for researchers and parents. One of the many highlights of the Washington DC trip for the group was attending Mass at St. Aloysius Gonzaga Church, which was built in 1859 and played a significant role in assisting soldiers during the civil war.

The SMART Team program has been active at Marquette High since 2004. Faculty moderators Keith Klestinski, David vogt and michael Caballero ’06 worked with students Patrick Jordan ’11, Alexander Borden ’14, John Fuller ’14, Christian Gummin ’14, Joe Puchner ’13, Judson Bro ’13, Kevin Bustos ’11, Keegan english ’12, Andrew Keuler ’13, Qateeb Khan ’11, Daniel Kim ’14, Hasaan munim ’14, ryan Sung ’14, and Nicholas Zausch ’11.

SMART Team members (left to right) Alexander Borden ’14, Joe Puchner ’13, John Fuller ’14, Patrick Jordan ’11, and Christian Gummin ’14 traveled to Washington D.C. to present at the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology convention.

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Muhs sTarTs Trap shooTing TeaM

By Mike Feely ’89

The 2010-11 school year marked the inaugural year for the MUHS Trap Team. Dan Kent, MUHS security officer and father of max ’12, helped establish and organize one of the fastest growing new activities at Marquette High. The trap team attracted 46 students, from first-time shooters to experienced marksmen, to register for the club. “I saw a great opportunity for an educational co-curricular activity,” says Kent, a retired police officer and an active trap partici-pant. “Trap is a sport that caters to all physical abilities and offers another venue for a team to come together with common goals.”

In the fall, all MUHS students, regardless of experience, were invited to join the club. Kent and the other Trap team coaches, reynaldo Herrera ’88, Phil miller ’80, Martin Kendl and Conrad Zvara, educated interested students and helped them earn their gun safety certification, a requirement of the club.

The Hilltoppers went on to have an impressive first season, competing in the Southeastern Wisconsin Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) Youth Trapshooting Conference and finished second overall out of eight teams. At the SCTP state competition in June, MUHS brought home four medals. Kent emphasizes that state awards were not the goal of the team, instead the club focused on safety, development of skills, and a sense of pride in achievement. “I’ve been extremely pleased with our initial results of the club and look forward to next year,” he says.

Douglas Borden ’11 Photo courtesy of Dr. Jim Ninomiya

JesuiT honor socieTy

The Jesuit High School Honor Society held its formal induction ceremony of new members in April in the Three Holy Companions Chapel. Seventy students were formally inducted in recognition of their selection as young men who represent the qualities of the Graduate at Graduation. Besim Ademi Alex Ash John Barrett Justin Bautista Patrick Beiermeister Charles Bieser Thomas Boffeli David Bougie Alan Chavoya Ryan Coon David Demet Benjamin Derks Hilton Dresden Thomas Enright Alec Entress Nicholas Farrar-Foley Grant Flesner Samuel Giunta Joseph Greif Charles Gusho Kevin Hannigan Thomas Herrmann Charles Hoffman Troy Holland Francis (Cory) Hopp Benjamin Hushek Peter Hutz Alexander Idarraga Joseph Jarosz Eric Johnson John Kerschner Andrew Keuler Kienan Knight-Boehm Benjamin Kohler Alexander Lisak

Joseph Llaurado Benjamin Lowe Jack Lundeen Michael Malucha William McCloskey John McNabb Benjamin Mellin Aaron Miller Javier Mora Alexander Morrell J. Connor Muth Joseph Naughton Aatif Nowman Paul Otto Alexander Peterson Timothy Pyzyk Michael Reardon Nathanel Rein Sean Riley Robert Roenitz Maxwell Roeske John Sanders Thomas Schelble Ted Schelble Aakash Shah William Skalmoski Stephen Slattery Alexander Sprenger Nicholas Stephan Benjamin Teich John Teich Tyler Thur Jeffrey Wiltgen Thomas Zastrow Peter Zeidler

Students at the Jesuit Honor Society induction ceremony in the Three Holy Companions chapel at MUHS.

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Cyrs AlstonSamuel Andreski **Daniel Arnold (JHS)*Alexander BackeAndrew BandyParas Bansal (JHS)Thomas Barrett *Joseph BassiAlex Baumgartner (JHS)Alexander Beck */**/†Samuel BeresSteven Berg *Zachary Bice (JHS)John BirdsallJonathon BleachPaul BodalskiWilliam Bolles **/†Jason BonfiglioDouglas Borden *Joseph BorkenhagentChristopher Breger †Joseph Brielmaier **Alexander Brown *Michael Bruckbauer (JHS)Kevin Bustos (JHS)Matthew CaballeroDaniel CallahanQuinten CallowayBrian Carr (JHS)Jeffrey CarterRobert ChayerDominic Clark *Nicholas Clemence

Andrew Cockerham (JHS)Will Conley (JHS)Charles Coogan (JHS)Anthony CrivelloDavid CrosbyPhilip Dallman *Gino D’Amato (JHS)Aaron DaviesRichard de la CruzMatthew Dean (JHS)Matthew Deisinger */**/†Pablo DelgadilloSamuel DorfSeamus Doyle (JHS)George Drakopoulos (JHS)Kevin Drees (JHS)*Timothy DreesChristopher Eberle */**Daniel Ebsen (JHS)Rohan EdwinZakir EllisElliot EndresThomas EnglishConnor Enright (JHS)*/**Daniel Erato (JHS)Fernando Espino (JHS)Santiago EsquivelDominic Falsetti */†Michael Fertl (JHS)Daniel Flatley **Sean Flood Sean Foley (JHS) */**/†William Fox (JHS)*/**

class of 2011

$5.7 Million in MeriT scholarships awarDeD To class oF 2011

The Class of 2011 earned a combined $5.7 million in merit scholarship funds and surpassed previous classes’ awarded scholarship totals. More than half of the graduating students will continue their education in Wisconsin with 57 attending UW-Madison, 33 attending Marquette University and 28 attending UW-Milwaukee. Another 35 graduates will be attending out-of-state Jesuit colleges and universities, including Boston College, Creighton University, Saint Louis University, John Carroll University, Saint Joseph’s University, Santa Clara University, and Xavier University.

espino anD kopriVa receiVe Jsea awarD

Fernando espino ’11 and John Kopriva ’11 were recognized at the 2011 commencement ceremonies as this year’s Jesuit Secondary Education Association (JSEA) award recipients. The JSEA award is presented to the graduate(s) who most closely resembles the “grad at grad” ideal: a well-rounded person who is intellectually competent, open to growth, religious, loving, and committed to justice in generous service to the people of God. In the fall, Espino will attend Harvard University while Kopriva will attend George Washington University.

JSEA finalists from the Class of 2011 were Kevin Drees, William Fox, Ryan Grad, Robert Heffernan, and Christopher Scott.

From left to right: John Kopriva ’11, Rev. Warren Sazama, SJ ’64, Fernando Espino ’11 and Jeff Monday ’84

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Anthony FrigoMatthew FrommeltSebastian Fuentes (JHS)Nathaniel Gebhard *Stephen GeigerMatthew GlasselJoseph Goergen (JHS)Miguel GomezRyan GradCameron GraffJoseph GrandelisJonathan GrayAndrew HampelNolan Hartwick (JHS)*Robert Heffernan (JHS)*/†Nathaniel Helminiak *Samuel Hernandez-RamirezChristopher Heyrman *Michael Hoffmann (JHS)William Hofslund *Douglas HolzTrevor Hoy */**Adam HurrleDaniel JamiesonJames JanisseTaylor Jerominski (JHS)Tomas Johnson *Kevin JolitzPatrick Jordan (JHS)JohnCarlo JoyceRiley KaniewskiMichael KaraschPatrick KaySpencer KelloggVincent KennedyQateeb Khan (JHS)Daniel KingBernard Klamecki */**William Klemmer **

Andrew KletzienRyan Kohl **Nicholas KoncarJohn Kopriva (JHS)Bret KoscielakDaniel Krebs (JHS)Alexander Krezminski (JHS)Andrew La Fleur **Patrick LairdSimon LaulederkindSteven Ledvina (JHS)Jacob LehmannPatrick LemkeMatthew LenahanEvan LoefflerPatrick LonzoJohn MackayMichael Mahler (JHS)Charles MahoneyChristopher Malloy (JHS)*/†Jack MaloneyDavid MartinAlexander MatzukBenjamin MauerCarlos MayorgaSean McBride (JHS)Keegan McCarragherBenjamin McCormickClinton McCraryJack McKinneyAlexander Megna **Brock Menard (JHS)Jeremy MendozaAdam Merkt (JHS)**Samuel MeyerMichael MielkeCharles Minard **Peter MoegenburgErich Mosley (JHS)

John MuehlenbergPatrick NicholAndrew Nigh (JHS)Alexander NitschkeJoseph NortonAndrew Novak (JHS)**Connor O’Brien (JHS)Eric Obscherning (JHS)Philip O’Connor (JHS)**/†William O’Connor */**Austin O’DeaDorian O’LochlayneNicholas Organ (JHS)Rahul PandyaBlake PangmanSeth ParkerKevin PerthelNolan PetersonRonald PezzeWilliam Pierson (JHS)Jacob PinkallaRichard PirconJohn PorrittHenry Potter (JHS)*/**Gabriel ProsperoJonathan PuccettiRobert PuchnerTheodore Pyzyk (JHS)Brian QuickThomas RebholzMichael Regan */**Matthew RestockNicholas Rettko (JHS)Joseph ReussBrennan ReynoldsOakton ReynoldsJoseph ReznicekLuke RhynerEdward Ricker

David RitterMatthew RoegnerNathaniel RogersRyan RohlfingVincent RossMichael RussellJoseph Sagadin (JHS)Mario Scarpinato (JHS)Maxwell Schaeffer (JHS)Samuel ScheurellTimothy Schlidt */**/†Joseph Schulz (JHS)Christopher Scott (JHS)Brian Shutters (JHS)Zachariah SibleyNathaniel SiudakDaniel SiudzinskiMichael Skrade (JHS)Arthur Sloane (JHS)**Jacob StackPatrick StanekAnder StantonChristopher Steinhafel *Robert Stemper (JHS)Cole StenzelDavid StoiberJohn SullivanSteven Summers *David Sweeney (JHS) Patrick TarpeyAustin TaylorAnthony TenagliaDavid TenagliaLuke Thimmesch (JHS)*Aaron Thompson (JHS)James Tjarksen (JHS) Michael TobinMitchell Tobin *Jesus Tovar (JHS)

Alec Treacy **Dillon Treacy **Evan Umpir-SchroederTimothy UrbaniakPatrick Van BibberChristian VergaraLuis VergaraJose VieyraNicholas VillarrealAleksandrs VilumsonsDaniel ViteConnor VlietPeter WalkerEric Walther-TheysTucker WarnerGarrett Warren (JHS)Joseph WashcovickJake WeberRyan WelcenbachRyan Welsh (JHS)*Joshua WernerChristopher WiesneskiMichael WildtMichael WininskyAndrew WolflaLoua YangNicholas Zausch (JHS)Timothy Zellmer (JHS)*/**Sergio Zunig

(JHS) Jesuit Honor Society

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dear friends,

this year i completed my first year as principal of Marquette university high school. looking back, i consider the year a success and have found it a true blessing to serve as principal at my alma mater.

While the building, facilities, and technology have changed since i graduated from Muhs, the core values of faith, scholarship, and community have remained constant. i have been enthralled by the lived commitment that Muhs has for transforming boys to become christ-like men for others. i have witnessed this mission through the experiences in the classrooms, at

service sites, at Masses, at student performances, through athletic and co-curricular competition, at social events, and on retreats. there is a sense of urgency and purpose in the work and activities as students grow intellectually, grow in faith, and develop their leadership capacity through involvement in many co-curricular activities. i have valued getting to know the people and activities at Muhs.

i have gained a renewed appreciation for Muhs as a place that fosters deep friendships. students experience friendship with the lord and with one another. it is these bonds of friendship that are an integral part of the experience of community. throughout the year i had countless conversations with alumni and current students who talked about the life friendships that have been formed at the school. during the Baccalaureate Mass reflection, p.J. shelton, sJ, a Jesuit scholastic and Muhs teacher, shared, “Jesuit schools are places that encourage deep personal friendships. st. ignatius realized that god is in all things, especially other people. so Jesuit schools create a community, a place that supports and encourages a person to be as the poet gerard Manley hopkins says, ’What in god’s eye he is—christ.’”

the Marquette high experience of a catholic education in the Jesuit tradition has been made possible because of the talented and dedicated lay and Jesuit faculty, staff, and administrators who have served this institution for 154 years. the faculty are world-class educators, committed to intellectual rigor and excellence and grounded by ignatian spirituality and principles. three of these legendary teachers retired from Muhs classrooms at the end of this past year. eddee daniel taught art and photography for 32 years, Jerry friday served in the science department for 46 years, and rev. charley stang, sJ taught science for 46 years. As an alumnus and current principal i am filled with gratitude for the service of these men and other faculty members who have given generously to the students and the school.

i remember reading the words of t.s. elliot while i was a sophomore here. elliot writes “We shall not cease from exploration, and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time.” this has been a great year as i have experienced the arrival of where i started and the joy of understanding it as if for the first time. thank you for your commitment, support and prayers. go hilltoppers!

Jeff r. Monday ’84principal

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hansen awarD winners

Jacki Black, Ann O’Hara, and Jane Powers are the 2010-11 recipients of the Hansen Excellence in Teaching Award, established by Bob ’41 and Marie Hansen to annually recognize three outstanding faculty members for their commitment to the art of teaching and for exemplifying the ideals of Jesuit education at MUHS. Recipients are selected by their peers and recognized at the annual commencement ceremony in May.

Black teaches Spanish and is known for setting high standards for her students and providing them with opportunities to expand their views of the world. Outside of the classroom, she moderates Orgullo Latino, works in academic support, and has taken groups of students to Mexico, Guatemala, and Peru for summer enrichment and service. Black has a passion for social justice and equality issues facing immigrant and non-traditional families. Prior to coming to MUHS, she served as a mentor, teacher, library media director, coach, and advisor for urban youth in Chicago. Black earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Chicago and her master’s degree from Saint Xavier University.

O’Hara, who has served as MUHS librarian for six years, exemplifies cura personalis—committed to the development and caring of the “whole person” of MUHS students. As a result, she has created a welcoming, comfortable environment in the library where students can further develop their writing and research skills. O’Hara has advised the Best Buddies Club, where students develop sensitivities and friendships with those who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. Before joining the MUHS community, she was a librarian at a higher education institution and at two public libraries. She also taught social studies and religion at a Catholic middle school. O’Hara earned her bachelor’s degree in history and theology from Marquette University and a master’s degree in library and information science from UW-Milwaukee.

An MUHS faculty member for five years, Powers has inspired the growth of the arts program at Marquette High and believes “the fine arts are a critically important part of our vastly growing visual culture and are an essential element in developing youth into truly well-rounded future leaders.” Beyond the classroom, she has been involved in leading retreats, moderating the Art Club, and attending the Right to Life march in Washington D.C. Powers is a talented artist and has shared this gift by donating some of her paintings to be sold at the MUHS auction. She began her career as an illustrator and graphic designer before moving into education. Powers earned her bachelor’s degree in fine arts, painting, and drawing, from the University of Illinois-Champaign and received her teaching certification from UW-Milwaukee.

saJDak honoreD By ciVic Music associaTion, Milwaukee syMphony orchesTra

Faculty member Sue Sajdak was honored by the Civic Music Association of Milwaukee with a Certificate of Excellence in Choral Music Instruction, an annual award recognizing an educator for his or her outstanding work in the field of music education. She was also honored by the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra at its Salute to Educators night in April.

In her acceptance speech at the Civic Music Association’s recognition event in May, Sajdak commented that this recogni-tion was about her students. “My students inspire me to enjoy what I do even more. The greatest confirmation I get from teaching music is to see my students grow in their abilities in four short years…it is exciting to be a part of something that continues to give in such a powerful way.”

Sajdak joined the MUHS faculty in 1999 and teaches chorus and theology. She also serves as the Fine Arts Department chair and as director of the spring musical including the latest production of The Phantom of the Opera.

Brian Shutters ’11 (left) and Chris Wiesneski ’11 attended

the Civic Music Association in May to see Sue Sajdak

honored with the organization’s Certificate

of Excellence in Choral Music Instruction.

Hansen award winners (left to right) Ann O’Hara, Jane Powers, and Jacki Black

FaculTy serVice awarDs

Eight faculty and staff members were recognized at the year-end appreciation dinner for their years of service to MUHS.

10 Years Angela Balistreri Luke Meuler ’97

15 Years Bob Herman ’85

Beth Piper John Thimmesch ’77

20 Years Janice Kofler

25 Years Randy Skowronski

30 Years Russ Snopek

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As the dean of students for the past 15 years, Bob Herman ’85 has become a perennial character in the annual Senior Follies production. The portrayals of Herman, made in jest of course, typically include him scheming an evil plot to induce terror on students or to assert excessive authority on administrators and faculty. The 2010 performance, Hermanator Salvation: We Fight Back, was even named in his honor. However, seniors may need to look for new material with the announcement of Herman’s new position at MUHS.

In July, Herman assumed the role of Marquette High’s athletic director, responsible for the leadership and programming of 13 Hilltopper varsity teams. He succeeds Dan Hardwick, who served in the position since July 2005 and has moved on to serve as athletic director at St. Francis High School in Wheaton, Illinois. During Hardwick’s

tenure, the Hilltopper athletic teams won four conference sportsmanship awards, 34 Greater Metro Conference championships and 14 state championships. He

was also an assistant football coach and taught wellness classes at MUHS.

Excited about his new role, Herman plans to build upon Marquette High’s successful athletics program and the work of previous MUHS athletic directors Hardwick, Dick Basham, and Paul Noack. Herman explains, “Marquette High has a model program because of the values it instills in our student-athletes.” MUHS principal Jeff monday ’84 looks forward to Herman’s leadership in this area: “He understands the role of athletics in a Jesuit, secondary education and the priority of developing well-rounded student-athletes of strong character.”

As team MvP and co-captain of the 1984 Hilltopper football team and captain of the swim team, Herman knows first-hand the rewarding experiences and life lessons that can be acquired from participating in high school athletics. “There is reward in hard work and pushing yourself. You may not always see it right away, however perseverance will pay off.” And,

he stresses that winning isn’t the sole goal. “You don’t always win, that’s when you need to turn from the score board and recognize the other victories of the game.” These include learning how to accept loss, understanding that everyone has an important and sometimes unique role on the team, and

recognizing exceptional effort and performance on the court or field. It is watching the students’ exceptional effort during competition that Herman most enjoys and looks forward to in his new position.

Bob Herman ’85 with his son Alex ’14.

Bob Herman ’85 shows off his basketball moves during the faculty/student basketball game during the Homecoming pep rally.

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Tom Persin is retiring as head varsity golf coach after serving 17 years in the position. Persin, who retired from the classroom in 2007 after 43 years of teaching history, led the varsity squad to a third–place state finish in the spring. In four of the past seven seasons, his team has finished among the top five teams in state competition. In addition to the team’s successful placing this year, the Hilltoppers finished second in state in both 2005 and 2010 and fourth in 2009. This year, the golf team finished on top of the Greater Metro Conference and went on to claim regional and sectional championships.

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New to the MUHS athletic program, coaches Chase Gravengood and Troy Sippl shared a couple of titles during the 2010-11 winter sports season. Both varsity coaches were named Coach of the Year by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and both were state qualifiers, leading their teams to state competition and finishing ahead of last year’s performance.

Gravengood led the swim team to a sixth-place finish at the WIAA state meet, an improvement from the team’s 17th-place finish last year. Additionally, the 200-yard medley relay team took second place at state and broke an MUHS school record. A 2008 U.S. Olympic Team trials qualifier, Gravengood swam competitively as a NCAA Division 1 athlete while attending

UW-Milwaukee. He served as team captain for two seasons and was team MvP for three of the five years he swam. In the pool, Gravengood emphasizes work ethic and values with his athletes and peers.

With more than 15 years of coaching experience, Sippl led the hockey team back to state competition this year. Although the Hilltoppers lost their quarterfinals match in overtime, the team had a strong season with an overall record of 25-3 and first-place finishes at both regionals and sectionals. When he’s not coaching the MUHS hockey team, Sipple is a scout for the North American Hockey League Topeka RoadRunners.

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For the second time in three years, head varsity basketball coach, David Cooks ’82 was named Coach of the Year by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. This year’s team was the Greater Metro Conference champion with a 12-2 record.

Head Track & Field coach Keith Klestinski was honored in February by the Wisconsin Track Coaches Association (WISTCA) with the organization’s Service Award. The event marked only the tenth time in the association’s history that the Service Award was presented. The WISTCA honored Klestinski for his 18 years of service, which includes serving as a district representative, WISTCA president, National Senate of High School Track Coaches Associations secretary and as clinic co-director.

B A S K E T B A L LGreater Metro Conference ChampionsWIAA Sectional Qualifier

David CooksGreater Metro Conference Coach-of-the-Year

Greater Metro Conference All-Conference– 1st TeamQuinten Calloway ’11John Kopriva ’11

H O C K E YOverall Record 22-2WIAA Regional ChampionsWIAA Sectional ChampionsWIAA State Quarter-finalists

Troy SipplMilwaukee Journal-Sentinel All-Area Coach of the Year

Dale DonaldsonWIAA Sectional 7 Assistant Coach of the Year

All-State–Honorable MentionJoe Llaurado ’12Aaron Miller ’12Michael Roznik ’13

Michael Roznik ’13Milwaukee Journal Sentinel All-Area–1st Team

S K I I N GWIAA State–3rd Place

State QualifiersWilliam Blommer ’13Riley Bruce ’12John Jaekels ’14Bennett Judd ’14Peter Moegenburg ’11Isaac Siegel ’14Jordan Sylvester ’14

All-State–1st TeamRiley Bruce ’12

All-State–2nd TeamWilliam Blommer ’13John Jaekels ’14

S W I M / D I V ESectional ChampionsWIAA State–6th Place

Chase GravengoodMilwaukee Journal-Sentinel All-Area Coach of the Year

WIAA State, 200y Medley Relay– 2nd place, School RecordChristopher Breger ’11Lucas Kuriga ’12Josh Werner ’11

WIAA State Qualifier, 200y Freestyle Relay – 4th placeChristopher Breger ’11Lucas Kuriga ’12Josh Werner ’11

WIAA State Qualifier, 400y Freestyle RelayChristopher Apfeld ’12Patrick Beiermeister ’12Grant Flesner ’12Josh Werner ’11

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Herman began his career at Wauwatosa East High School teaching English and serving as a student supervisor. During this time, he returned to his alma mater to help coach the Hilltopper basketball and football teams. Three years later, he accepted a coaching and teaching position at Catholic Memorial High School. In 1996, Herman returned to MUHS as the dean of students, responsible for student discipline, activities, attendance, and summer school. He has also taught on a part-time basis at Marquette University. Outside of the classroom, he has coached youth baseball, football, and basketball teams and is a strong advocate of adolescent drug- and alcohol-prevention programs.

Herman earned his bachelor’s degree in English and master’s degree in educational administration from UW-Madison, as well as an English teacher certification from Marquette University. He and his wife Stacey live in Pewaukee with their sons Alex ’14 and Jacob and are parishioners of St. Anthony on the Lake.

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The Hilltoppers lacrosse team defeated the Arrowhead Warhawks to advance to the Wisconsin Lacrosse Federation state championship game, but lost 9-8 to the verona Wildcats. MUHS controlled most of the action in the game except for a two-minute stretch in the third period. Overall, the team had a successful season with an overall record of 15-4. Coaches in the Milwaukee Area Youth Lacrosse Association league nominated and voted on conference players based on their exceptional play throughout the season. As a result, James Tjarksen ’11, PJ Dallman ’11 and Patrick laird ’11 were named First Team All-Conference players, while Jack Sullivan ’11, Bill Klemmer ’11, and mike Walker ’12 were recognized with Second Team All-Conference honors. PJ Dallman ’11 was also named the MAYLA Player of the Year.

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Muhs naMeD Journal senTinel’s Boys school oF The year chaMpion For the fourth year in a row, MUHS has been named the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s boys school of the year champion, which is based on a school’s performance in Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) state tournaments. Overall, Marquette High placed third when compared to schools with both boys and girls sports programs. The Hilltoppers had impressive WIAA state tournament play throughout the 2010-11 school year. At the state level, soccer and tennis took first; cross country and volleyball finished second, golf finished third; and swim/dive took sixth. Hockey made it to state play but lost in the quarterfinals.

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For the fifth consecutive year, the tennis team, coached by David Frank ’99, captured the WIAA state team title. The Hilltoppers defeated Homestead again this year in the finals to earn its 29th state championship in the program’s history. In dramatic play, the two teams were tied 3-3 going into the final singles match when an injured Damon Niquet ’13 won a tie-breaker in the second set to help his team claim the state championship.

Coach Frank explains, “Homestead played an excellent tournament, but the key match was at #2 doubles when Dan (ebsen ’11) and Connor (muth ’12) fought back, and

Damon clinching the title at the wire.” Reflecting on this season, Frank says, “We are extremely proud of all the efforts of all 13 members of our 2011 varsity team and every single player contributed to the success of the team.”

WIAA State Tennis Team Champions: Front row (left to right): Assistant Coach Britt Frank, Head Coach David R. Frank ’99, Matt Lynch ’13, and Assistant Coach Teresa Kaczmarek

Back row (left to right): CJ Armbrust ’13, Dan Ebsen ’11, Greg Raster ’13, Troy Holland ’12, Connor Muth ’12, Alex Smith ’12, Jack Porritt ’11, Damon Niquet ’13, Bobby Stemper ’11, Adam Hurrle ’11, Chas Muth ’14, and Austin Budiono ’14

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Christopher Breger ’11WIAA State Qualifier, 50y Freestyle – 4th place WIAA State Qualifier, 100y Butterfly – 7th place

Lucas Kuriga ’12WIAA State Qualifier, 100y Freestyle – 3rd place WIAA State Qualifier, 200y Freestyle

Andrew LaFleur ’11WIAA State Qualifier, Diving – 4th place

Brennan Reynolds ’11WIAA State Qualifier, 100y Breaststroke

Josh Werner ’11WIAA State Qualifier, 100y Backstroke – 5th place

W R E S T L I N G10-6 Overall RecordGreater Metro Conference – 2nd Place DualGreater Metro Conference – 2nd Place TournamentWIAA Regional Qualifier

Brett Geilenfeldt ’12Mid-States Tournament ChampionWIAA State – 3rd PlaceWrestling USA Magazine – 11th Ranked in the Country

Jonathon Bleach ’11WIAA State Qualifier100 Career Victories

Gabriel Grahek ’13WIAA State –5th Place2011 All-American

G O L FGreater Metro Conference Team ChampionsGreater Metro Conference Tournament ChampionsWIAA Regional ChampionsWIAA Sectional ChampionsWIAA State Tournament–3rd Place

Greater Metro Conference All-Conference– 1st TeamKeegan English ’12Jack McKinney ’11Luke Rhyner ’11Patrick Stanek ’11

Greater Metro Conference All-Conference– 2nd TeamWilliam Fox ’11

Jack McKinney’11Greater Metro Conference Player-of-the-YearWIAA State Tournament Runner Up

T E N N I SGreater Metro Conference Champions– TournamentGreater Metro Conference Champions– Dual MeetsWIAA State Champions–Team

Greater Metro Conference All-Conference – 1st TeamClayton Armbrust ’13Dan Ebsen ’11Troy Holland ’12

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Track: The 1600 relay team (left to right) Matt Misiewicz ’12, Taylor Shively ’12, Chris Eberle’11, and Jack Ordman’13

Tennis: Damon Niquet ’13

Wrestling: Brett Geilenfeldt ’12

Golf: Patrick Stanek ’11

Swim: Christopher Breger ’11 (Photo courtesy of Carolyn Reynolds)

Ski: Will Blommer ’13

Hockey: Michael Roznik ’13

Basketball: John Kopriva ’11

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Adam Hurle ’11Connor Muth ’12Damon Niquet ’13Jack Porritt ’11Gregory Raster ’13

Greater Metro Conference All-Conference – 2nd TeamMatthew Lynch ’13

Clayton Armbrust ’13WIAA State, Doubles–3rd Place

Matthew Lynch ’13WIAA State, Singles–6th Place

Damon Niquet ’13WIAA State Champion–#1 Singles

Jack Porritt ’11WIAA State, Doubles–3rd Place

T R A C KGreater Metro Conference Relays–2nd PlaceWIAA Regional–2nd Place10 All Time Best Performances

MUHS Record, 800 Relay: 1:29.18Christopher Eberle ’11Joseph Naughton ’12Jack Ordman ’13Taylor Shively ’12

WIAA State, 1600 Relay–6th PlaceChristopher Eberle ’11Matthew Misiewicz ’12Alexander Morrell ’12Jack Ordman ’13Michael Russell ’11Taylor Shively ’12

WIAA State, 800 Relay–9th PlaceChristopher Eberle ’11Quinn English ’14Matthew Misiewicz ’12Joseph Naughton ’12Jack Ordman ’13Taylor Shively ’12

Greater Metro Conference All-Conference, Distance Medley Relay–1st TeamJohn Barbera ’14 Michael Reardon ’12Michael Russell ’11Timothy Zellmer ’11

Greater Metro Conference All-Conference, 1600 Relay–1st TeamChristopher Eberle ’11Matthew Misiewicz ’12Jack Ordman ’13Taylor Shively ’12

Greater Metro Conference All-Conference, 800 Relay–1st TeamChristopher Eberle ’11Matthew Misiewicz ’12Joseph Naughton ’12Taylor Shively ’12

Michael Russell ’11WIAA State Qualifier, 1600

Taylor Shively ’12Greater Metro Conference All-Conference, 200–1st Team

Timothy Zellmer ’11WIAA State, 3200–5th Place

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Living in different cities throughout the country, Jim Keyes (left) and his sons (left to right) Kevin ’86, Tim ’87, and Pat ’83 get together at least once a year to play a few rounds of golf.

More than serving as stellar role models for their sons, Jim and Judy have taught their sons that philanthropy and service work are an obligation, not an option. pat explains, “our parents taught us that when you have been blessed with so many gifts, you have a responsibility to help others.” Kevin echoes these sentiments about his parents influence, “they have taught us that it is not just enough to sit back and watch events unfold. We must be active in all aspects of our life.”

for more than 25 years, Judy has supported Muhs in a variety of capacities. she has volunteered as a math tutor and served on the Muhs Board of directors from 1989 to 1995. she has also been a loyal donor throughout the years, providing support to Marquette high’s sponsor a student, a program that provides financial assistance to students who might not otherwise be able to afford an Muhs education.

retired ceo and chairman of Johnson controls, Jim has been equally charitable and supportive of Muhs. in addition to his financial contributions, Jim has generously shared his business expertise and counseled with Muhs presidents rev. George Winzenburg, SJ ’63, and rev. Doug leonhardt, SJ ’56 and rev. Warren Sazama, SJ ’64. he also served on Marquette university’s Board of trustees and has been supportive of Mu’s school of Business.

continuing the lesson in philanthropy, Jim established the Keyes charitable trust which he and his sons manage. once a year, the four of them discuss how to best invest contributions from the trust to achieve philanthropic goals and make an impact in the community. in 2006, the Keyes charitable trust made a significant gift to the continue the Mission campaign, underwriting the Keyes Board room and establishing the Keyes family scholarship fund. this endowed scholarship fund assists students who have demonstrated financial need, achieved academic honors, and show a high level of sportsmanship in extra-curricular activities.

When asked why the Keyes charitable trust supports Muhs, tim responds, “When you believe in the mission of an organization and can participate in the outcomes it creates, it is easy to support.” he also explains that Muhs has had a significant impact on the lives of everyone in his family and on him. tim says, “i had the pleasure of learning from outstanding teachers and Jesuits…While the academics were great in preparing me for college and a professional career, the Muhs teaching of giving back to the community and serving one’s fellow man are what make it such a unique and special school.”

today, each of the brothers continues to follow in his parents’ footsteps by the lives they lead. pat, vice president and treasurer of Wisconsin energy corporation, currently serves on the Marquette high Board of directors. he and his wife christine live in Brookfield, Wis., with their children Maddie, a sophomore at divine savior holy Angels high school, and cJ, a sixth grader at st. John Vianney. pat

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A former math teacher and strong advocate of catholic education, Judy Keyes has taught her sons many lessons in life. Ask any one of the Keyes brothers, Pat ’83, Kevin ’86,

or Tim ’87, and they will attribute many of their instilled values and beliefs to their mother and father, Jim Keyes, who have both generously given their resources to many non-profit organizations, including Muhs. And, based on their own community involvement, the Keyes brothers are continuing their parents’ tradition of philanthropy and serving as men for others.

from an early age, pat, Kevin, and tim have witnessed their parents devote time and money to countless community projects and initiatives. tim says, “their leadership by work and deed has always been impressive. When you see your parents devote that type of time, treasure, and talent to worthy causes it can’t help but rub off on you.”

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Many MUHS faculty have influenced alumni over the years and Jerry Demers ’74 is no exception in identifying how his time at Marquette High influenced his life. “Father John Egan was a great man and being a member of his CLC [Christian

Life Community] group while at Marquette High influenced my faith and my life over the past 35 years.” What DeMers learned in that group, which continued to meet after graduation, has continued to influence his life.

Growing up near 73rd and Capital Drive, DeMers attended Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic grade school before heading to MUHS. Although DeMer’s mother went to Pius and his father to Messmer, they encouraged him to take the entrance exam at Marquette High, ”just in case” and he is thankful to this day.

DeMers identified his high school years as being very formative in his own faith life. “I had Father Egan in my freshman year for theology class and subsequently joined one of his CLC groups. It was one of the best decisions I made in my life.” He also reflects on his academic experiences that influenced his career, “Frank Michuda made math so easy to understand.” After matriculating to Marquette University, DeMers went on to earn his degree in civil and environmental engineering and has worked with four different engineering consulting firms over the years. He met his wife, Ellen, while at one of these firms and they now have two grown children Anna, 26, and Tom, 24.

Taking his leadership and faith development experiences from MUHS, DeMers has been very active at his home parish, St. Anthony on the Lake in Pewaukee. He leads an early-morning Bible study for men at the church and is a lector for Sunday Mass. DeMers credits Jim Copeland’s speech class with his ability to speak in front of people. He is also chairman of the board for the TYME OUT Youth Center in Nashotah which provides retreats for parishes and high schools from the Milwaukee area.

While working on their estate plan, both Jerry and Ellen decided that they wanted to leave bequest gifts in their will for those organizations or institutions that have influenced their lives. “We decided to give back to those who have helped make us the people we are today, and for me that certainly included Marquette High.” DeMers notified the school of his intention and he is excited to know that his gift will make an impact on future Hilltopper graduates.

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volunteers as an assistant coach for his son’s soccer team and jokes, “i work for Bob spielmann again.” spielmann, who coached all three Keyes brothers in soccer at Muhs and to state championships, is the director of coaching for the elm grove soccer club. pat and christine also support the arts and various medical causes.

Kevin, a senior finance manager with At&t, lives in decatur, ga., with his wife laura and three children, patrick, nine years old; ruth Anne, eight years old; and timothy, five years old. While distance keeps him from getting more involved at Muhs, Kevin reflects fondly on his Marquette high experience, saying “the foundation that Muhs has provided has been the cornerstone for my faith, my professional life, and my personal life.” his children attend st. thomas More parish and school in Atlanta, where he serves on the school Advisory committee including one year as president. he has also been a yMcA youth soccer coach for the past seven years and is a member of Knights of columbus.

tim, president of Keyes capital, served on the Muhs Board of directors from 2007 to 2010. he and his wife laura live in Austin, texas, with their children caroline, 11 years old, and Will, eight years old. his children attend st. gabriel’s catholic school, where tim is chairman of the Board of trustees and he and laura are actively involved in various activities. As he reflects on the lessons of philanthropy he and laura would like his kids to learn, he says, “it is our goal over time that the teachings of my parents and Muhs will be instilled in our kids and passed down through the generations.”

Jerry DeMers ’74 and his wife Ellen

If you would like more information about endowed scholarship funds or planned giving, please contact John Thimmesch ’77, CFRE, vice president of development, at 414 933-7220 or thimmesch@muhs.edu.

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Once complete, the property will feature a grassy, green space with attractive landscaping and provide recreational space for students. Additionally, an extra 75 parking spots in the upper parking lot adjacent to Three Holy Companions Chapel will provide convenient parking for students while removing cars from area residential streets to improve street parking for neighbors. Completion of these campus improvements is scheduled for this fall. In the future, the space may be used for facility expansion. There have been initial discussions of building a field house with underground parking to support the athletic programs of the school and community.

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This summer, Marquette High razed the Aldine Court apartment buildings, located just to the east of MUHS on the corner of 32nd Street and Wisconsin Avenue, to make way for additional parking spots and green space on the MUHS campus. The rental property, which MUHS originally purchased in 2008 with Board approval and the help of MUHS supporters, was the last property on the contiguous space between 32nd and 35th streets and Wisconsin Avenue and Michigan Street. MUHS, working in collaboration with the Merrill Park and Avenues West Neighborhood Associations, assisted tenants with a list of rental properties in the neighborhood to help with their relocation. According to the Near West Side Plan developed by the City of Milwaukee, the West Side of Milwaukee has an estimated 20 percent vacancy rate in many of its apartment buildings.

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What began with the donation of much-needed kitchen equipment from David Hatch ’68 has evolved into a complete gutting and renovation of the MUHS cafeteria and surrounding areas. At the conclusion of classes in May, a portion of the lower level of the school was closed and the construction project began. The renovated space, with an anticipated completion date of August 13, will feature state-of-the-art food preparation equipment, improved traffic flow, and enhanced space functionality. The overall size of the cafeteria will increase and an inviting lobby area will be created. Geralyn and Bill Cannon ’66 provided the lead gift for the project and a small group of other current parents provided additional financial support.

On Memorial Day, the Center for veterans Issues in partnership with Cardinal Capital Management, held the grand opening celebration of the Thomas H. Wynn Memorial Apartments: veterans Manor on Marquette High’s Humphrey Field. rev. Warren Sazama, SJ ’64 gave the ceremony’s invocation. Other dignitaries attending the event included Governor Scott Walker, Congresswoman Gwen Moore, County Executive Chris Abele, Mayor Tom Barrett ’72 and Alderman Bob Bauman. veterans Manor, located across the street from MUHS on the corner of 35th Street and Wisconsin Avenue, is a 52-unit apartment building and allows low-income veterans to live independently in safe housing while providing a range of supportive services and care.

Top: General Robert A. Cocroft (left), president and CEO of the

Center for Veterans Issues, with Rev. Warren Sazama, SJ ’64

Bottom: Thomas H. Wynn Memorial Apartments: Veterans Manor

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John schliFske speaks aT Topperlinks eVenT

In March, approximately 275 MUHS alumni, parents, and friends attended the second TopperLinks event, a networking initiative for business professionals working and living in the greater Milwaukee area. The event was sponsored by Northwestern Mutual. John Schlifske, chairman and CEO of Northwestern Mutual, served as keynote speaker, sharing his insights about the characteristics of successful organizations. Next year’s TopperLinks event will take place April 18, 2012, at the Wisconsin Club and feature alumnus parent Jeff Yabuki, president and CEO of Fiserv, as the speaker. Yabuki will discuss global technology trends in business.

2011 Topper aucTion

More than 650 MUHS parents, alumni, and friends attended the 2011 MUHS Topper Auction in April to help the school’s annual fundraiser exeed its financial goal. Stop the Auction, a moment during the voice auction when attendees raise their paddles to contribute to Marquette High’s scholarship fund, raised $140,000 for financially deserving students. Other funds raised from reservations, raffles, and the voice and silent auctions provide financial support for student co-curriculars, athletics, and teacher salaries.

Mary Ann and mike Ganzer ’74 won the $10,000 cash raffle and Nancy and Michael Carter (ryan ’15) won the tuition raffle. Next year’s auction will take place on March 31.

Top: John and Kim Schlifske with Rev. Warren Sazama,SJ ’64

Second: MUHS students serve as waiters at the evening’s event.

Third: Rev. Warren Sazama, SJ ’64 with the 2011 Auction co-chairs (left to right)

Tom and Mary Nolte, Mark ’79 and Julie Steinhafel, and Bob and Ann McCormick.

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social media, video games, endless cable channels – not to mention homework and extracurricular activities – all compete for a teenager’s limited hours during the day. Despite these

challenges, Marquette High librarian Ann O’Hara set out to encourage leisure reading among Marquette High students through a number of new programs. The numbers are encouraging and, she hopes MUHS students are reaping the benefits that come with reading for pleasure, such as increased vocabulary, decreased stress levels, improved analytical thinking, and enhanced writing skills.

Trying to get students to read beyond what is required for their normal course load is no easy feat. O’Hara decided that the first step toward her goal was to better understand what students wanted to read. She sent a survey to all MUHS students to learn what genres would be most appealing to them. Fantasy, mysteries and dystopia (nightmarish or oppressive worlds) topped the list of fiction preferences.

O’Hara then began to assess and enhance Marquette High’s book collection. She explains, “Our print collection was out of date with the average age of material being from 1983. An ideal age for a library collection should be less than 13 years according to the de facto National School Library Standards developed by the Texas State Library.” Over the past few years, she has added approximately 3,000 new titles to the bookshelves and hopes to continue this trend by securing additional funds. The circulation numbers should help her make her case. In 2007-08, students cumulatively checked-out 3,896 titles. This number soared to 7,113 in 2009-10.

New this year, O’Hara started Breakfast and a Book, a book club for students that meets once a month on Thursday mornings. Participants were not only engaged in discussions about the group’s latest novel, but were also treated to breakfast made by O’Hara. Papa Yorke ’14, a regular attendee says of his experience, “It is very relaxing, you meet new people, read a variety of books, and the food is great!” Yorke also noticed his English grade improved and appreciated the opportunity to read works he might not otherwise have selected. Eighth-graders from St. Rose School were invited a couple of times to join the Breakfast and a Book club, which provided their guests with a copy of the book and a sneak preview of the MUHS experience.

For those students who don’t want to commit to a book club, O’Hara has provided other opportunities to learn about interesting titles and encourage leisure reading. A number of themed book marks, such as Enjoy a Frightful Tale which lists thrillers, are available for the taking in the Doerr Library. With the help of her colleagues, O’Hara highlighted 20 MUHS faculty and their favorite books on a library display. The MUHS Doerr Library web page has been enhanced and includes reading recommendations and links to other literary resources.

Yorke plans to participate in Breakfast and a Book again as he says it’s relaxing and relieves his stress, “Sometimes, I just need to get my head into a great book.”

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Rev. Charley Stang, SJ – 46 Years of Service

When you think of Father Stang, two words that may come to mind are humility and service. In the hallways of Marquette High, Stang carried himself in a reserved,

yet energetic manner. His always academically challenging, yet rewarding physics classes provided students with everything they could handle and at the end of the year, they were better men for it. If Stang’s tenure was measured just on his demeanor in the hallways and his instructional abilities in the classroom, his career would be deemed a smashing success.

Stang came to MUHS in 1961 as a Jesuit scholastic teaching physics, algebra and theology. During his career, he served as the Science Department chairperson, created the Introductory to Physical Science course, facilitated the legendary egg drop and worked for a number of scientific research firms including the National Bureau of Standards in Washington D.C.

Stang was always one to rise to the occasion when details needed to be worked out for school-wide projects. During his career at MUHS, he listened to confessions, celebrated Masses, worked on retreats, provided countless hours of technical support to the MUHS auction and pitched in on special projects, such as the Great Balloon Rally during the early 1980s. Stang served as Conclave moderator and senior class advisor for 17 years, notably being a fair advocate for student issues. Jay Budny ’73 reflects, “It’s hard to imagine MUHS without Rev. Stang walking the hallways, he was always approachable, gentle, and caring.”

However, Stang may be most remembered for his years of service in the MUHS theater program. He is Marquette High’s longest-tenured stage manager, having started in this position in 1964 and been involved with more than 100 theatrical performances. In true Stang-esque form, he notes that his favorite production is “the one we do next.” Stang will continue to be involved with the MUHS stage crew during his retirement.

A place in Muhs historyBy Mike Feely ’89

At the close of the 2010-11 school year, Marquette high bid farewell to three teaching legends: rev. charley stang, sJ and gerald friday of the science department and eddee daniel of the fine Arts department. these men left an enduring legacy of teaching excellence and cura personalis, caring for the whole person, evinced through the relationships they fostered with students, parents, colleagues, and alumni.

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Gerald Friday – 46 Years of Service

friday’s first contact with MUHS was when he was a senior at Rufus King High School competing against the Hilltoppers in track. Fast forward a few years later. In 1965, Friday had

completed one year of teaching at a Las vegas High School when his wife Angie urged him to apply to MUHS. She felt so strongly about Friday pursuing the MUHS position that she eventually completed and submitted his job application on his behalf. Friday was offered and accepted the position in the Science Department at MUHS and was charged with developing the school’s biology program, which had been discontinued since the early 1940s.

In the classroom, Friday taught biology and environmental biology. His delivery of content was heavy with useful information about the natural world and always included “Jerry Friday humor.” He had engaging ways of teaching about tape worms or the functions of the spleen in addition to the importance of plant growth.

As moderator of the Science Club, Friday and his students created the award winning production of The Journey of Garbage. His club members undertook projects like assessing water quality in the Menomonee River and competing in the Science Quiz Bowl at the state, regional, and national levels. Seven science organizations ranging from The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to The National Science Teachers Association have honored Friday with Teacher of the Year awards. “Coach” Friday also left his mark at MUHS, coaching cross country and track coach with then assistant coaches rev. Warren Sazama, SJ ’64 and Jim Kearney.

Students will certainly never forget his always upbeat personality. If Friday was having a bad day, no one ever knew it. The school celebrated “Gerald Fridays” on the last day of the school week with themed dress and other social activities. At assemblies, Friday entertained the student body with his dance moves including hip-hop. Friday plans to continue dancing in retirement. He and his wife are on the Milwaukee Bucks Seniorgee dance team and are members of several other dance clubs.

Eddee Daniel – 32 Years of Service

A commitment to Marquette High’s mission and social justice best describes the tenure of Daniel. He started working in the Fine Arts Department in the fall of

1979. His instruction in photography, art history, ceramics, and architecture courses introduced MUHS students to a variety of art disciplines and further developed an appreciation for the aesthetic environment around us. The old basement art rooms came to life as he bounced from room to room inspiring students to see a larger world, colored with art.

Daniel worked with students at all levels and abilities to foster their talents and their work. He took every piece of artwork seriously, whether created by a beginner or an Advanced Placement student. At the year-end MUHS faculty and staff celebration honoring retirees, world languages teacher Sy Kreilein spoke of Daniel’s impact at MUHS, “He promoted the art department, made it visible and showed the community the talents of our students and they, in turn, responded with many awards.”

During his tenure, Daniel was involved with a number of social issues at MUHS. He was instrumental in the development of Students for Social Responsibility, a student group dedicated to promoting awareness of social justice issues. He often took students to help at the St. Ben’s Meal Program. Other programs Daniel was involved with include the Aids Walk for Wisconsin, OXFAM Fast for World Hunger, Empty Bowls, the School of the Americas protest, and the Land Mine Issue.

Outside of the classroom, Daniel is a community activist and involved in a number of programs and organizations including, the Coalition of Photographic Arts, Milwaukee Riverkeepers, the Urban Ecology Center, the Hank Aaron State Trail and the Ice Age Trail. As an accomplished artist, Daniel has won art awards that span from 1985 to present day. He has been featured in major publications and continues to exhibit his work. His book Urban Wilderness: Exploring a Metropolitan Watershed features his photography and explores the natural and cultural history of the Menomonee River.

It goes without saying these three men will be missed next school year. While we say goodbye to them, we are also grateful for the faith, passion, and

zeal they brought with them. As a new generation of school leaders emerge, let their careers stand as examples of true commitment to the MUHS community.

Mike Feely ’89 teaches English at MUHS and is the student activities director.

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Signatures: “a funky little

magazine”By Julie Felser

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As a first-year english teacher at Marquette high in 1984-85, ginny schauble wasn’t quite sure why Larry Siewert ’59, then Muhs principal, had asked for a meeting with her. nervous at first, she was pleasantly surprised to discover he wanted

her to take over the floundering student literary magazine.

this past June marked schauble’s 26th year of moderating Signatures, an annual student publication that showcases quality prose, poetry, and artwork. All Muhs students, freshmen through seniors, are encouraged to submit their short stories, poems, essays, photography and visual artwork for consideration for inclusion into the magazine. however, it’s the Signatures homeroom students’ laborious efforts that make the “funky little magazine,” as schauble describes it, a reality – and award winning.

year after year, Signatures consistently receives the national council of teachers of english (ncte) top ranking of “superior” in Wisconsin. the Signatures 1990 publication, edited by David Beard ’91, Ed Osep ’91, and Byungdoo Yi ’90, received the ncte’s highest Award, a national honor received by only 28 schools out of 1,159 that year. “Signatures was the best Marquette high had to offer any student interested in art and literature,” says Beard, who is now an author and tenured associate professor at the university of Minnesota-duluth.

Signatures homeroom isn’t only for the literary geniuses of Muhs. schauble explains, “there is no application or selection process, everyone is welcome to join.” As a result, the Signatures homeroom members represent a diverse cross-section of the school. former Signatures editor Joe Laedtke ’01, a professional photographer and funeral director, explains, “it wasn’t just the art kids or the english kids who were in it, but everyone – football players, latin or german or spanish students, the chemistry guys, the library lurkers, the guys who threw french fries across the cafeteria – they were all there.”

to encourage participation and reduce feelings of self-consciousness, schauble focuses on creating a welcoming, non-judgmental culture in her homeroom, setting the tone early: “be kind or get out.” “there was a genuine sense of community among its students” reflects Beard. laedtke says, “Ms. schauble created a climate of fun, of freedom, and just a little bit of insanity.”

the process begins in the fall with schauble encouraging Signatures homeroom students to make this publication their own: “Make it different, try something new, go for it, do it – see what it looks like.” students promote the publication and invite members of the Muhs student body to submit their written and art work for consideration. once the deadline passes

Signatures 2010, which features the cover artwork Colorado by Hilton Dresden ’12, received the National Council of Teachers of English’s top ranking of “Superior” in Wisconsin.

“it wasn’t just the art kids or the english kids who were in it, but everyone – football players, latin or german or spanish students, the chemistry guys, the library lurkers, the guys who threw french fries across the cafeteria – they were all there.”

Former Signatures editor Joe Laedtke ’01

MUHS English teacher Ginny Schauble has moderated the Signatures homeroom for 26 years.

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in January, Signatures members get down to work, anonymously reviewing and reading out loud the submitted pieces. the homeroom group decides which submissions will get a spot in the magazine. While she provides a great deal of coaching, schauble is adamant that Signatures is a student publication and explains, “the students do everything and the seniors take the perch.” she does not rewrite any student work which she believes would be a mistake and missed learning opportunity for her students. instead, schauble patiently works with each author and mentors him throughout the editing process. she provides advice that brings the writing experience alive, “imagine you are making a movie – write what you see.”

in late winter and into spring, the Signatures editors and design team put in long hours laying out and editing the magazine. saturday morning work sessions are common, yet provide alumni with fond memories of their Muhs experience. Matt Sliker ’04, an associate producer at Wisn 12 news who has won multiple broadcasting awards while attending uW-Milwaukee, says, “As we got closer to press time, the key players would often gather on weekends or days off to work on the magazine at school. At the time, it seemed like a lot of work…but in retrospect, those are some of my favorite memories of my time at Muhs.”

Beard has similarly fond memories, “We were hunched over the light table in the art room in the basement of Muhs with a hot waxer and a razor blade, because when i did Signatures, there was no such thing as a computer to do layout. these moments are central to my Muhs memories – they are, for me, memories of labor, of artistic energy, and of collaboration.” laedtke also has his saturday-morning memories, complete with schauble bringing his favorite snickerdoodle cookies and her sheltie, Miss chloe, to their work sessions. “We all became a bit more tense, but we learned a lot about working together, and i think everyone certainly gained an appreciation for Ms. schauble’s dedication to the magazine, and to us.”

once the layout is complete, the core group begins to work with gary skinner, who works with Aplus graphic resources and serves as a technical production and printing consultant. the students learn about the printing process from skinner, who has also been involved with the Signatures magazine for 26 years. schauble keeps a watchful eye on the project, but insists the students work directly with skinner to gain experience working with professionals. “the Signatures experience really resembles a professional internship. students create the magazine from scratch and experience all stages of production of the publication,” she says. Another highlight of the Signatures journey is a trip to the printer for a press check and schauble and skinner treating the students to a celebratory lunch on the way home.

the Signatures experience culminates with the students cutting open the cardboard boxes from the printer to reveal the fruits of their labor. the printed magazine arrives at Marquette high in May, just before final exams, and is distributed to all Muhs students and employees. Signatures homeroom members takeaway more than enhanced editing and design skills from their experience and a top-notch literary magazine for their portfolios. John Bolger ’88, an attorney and owner of Middle West literary Agency, says, “i remember working with ginny and feeling a sense of pride at being praised for my work.” laedtke reflects, “i gained confidence and skill, maturity and creativity.” the value of teamwork is important in the Signatures homeroom. “i learned that effort can be proportional to reward, that it’s impossible to reach your highest potential without effective teammates,” says Beard.

And after all these years, schauble still finds great joy in moderating Signatures, coaching, encouraging and mentoring students through every step of the publication process. she enjoys getting to know the “story behind the story” and working with students through the writing process, from the first submission in raw form to the final reworked piece that shines. she also loves the printed word and the students’ energy. it’s this sincere passion for Signatures and interest in her students that has earned her much admiration among Muhs alumni and students. sliker says, “seven years later, we still keep in touch and try to meet for coffee at least once a year. she’s an amazing teacher and adviser. Muhs and its students are extremely lucky to have her.”

Lighthouse by John Janisse’11, who will be attending Xavier University to study business.

“ Seven years later, we still keep in touch and try to meet for coffee at least once a year. She’s an amazing teacher and adviser. MUHS and its students are extremely lucky to have her.” – Matt SlikER ’04

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He studied late into the damp dark of a fall night. Outside the leaves rustled and fell. Inside warmth and darkness surrounded the tired young man. His rumpled appearance, crumpled sweater and mussed-up hair spoke of an apathetic surrender to forces he no longer wanted to fight. Slumped in front of his textbook the stillness startled him. He looked up momentarily and stared out into the blackness surrounding the solitary pool of light spilling out from his lamp. The library, full of bustling students during the day, lay before him a silent expanse, a lonely forest of books. He only came to the library at night. Sitting amongst the dark shelves he withdrew, safe and alone.

His exam tomorrow would be tough and he knew he should be studying, but his thoughts kept tugging him away from the page in front of him. Blackness enshrouded him, filling his head with doubts. The routine: wake, eat, regurgitate, sleep, then repeat, often robbed him of the opportunity to consider the purpose of it all, of the life rushing by him. He had thought that life would get better when he got to college. He had come to college with high hopes. Life had seemed full of promise when he stepped out of his parent’s car to join the throng. Thoughts of college had filled his head with dreams and hopes. He soon found out that college was not a mystical shrine to the independent experience, that it sought to conform you and trap you in webs of dependency and habit just as high school had. He found himself living an even more solitary life than he had just two years ago.

His stomach ached. He felt as though he hadn’t eaten in years. He stood and wrapped a coat around his thin frame.

“Coffee break,” he muttered. He used to eat real meals, but unfortunately college did not come with a personal chef, and he couldn’t go to the cafeteria. He just couldn’t. He would sit alone, and lose his appetite as the people around him chattered away about all the interesting things they were doing. He hated to see life pass him by. When he absolutely had to eat something he would go to a secluded coffee shop a ways from campus, order a sandwich and a coffee and sit in the corner. The coffee shop was quieter, things moved more slowly. He felt safe there, like he felt safe in the library.

He leaned to turn off the lamp and grabbed his books. He would continue his lonely vigil within the walls of the “Ground Bros. Coffee House.” Descending the stairs he noticed a light rising from the confines of two bookshelves. He blinked; he couldn’t recall seeing a person in the library this late. He approached curiously, peeking around a corner to peer at a shape sitting against the bookshelf. A young woman sat before him reading by the beam of a small flashlight. She seemed engrossed in her book, unaware of the gaunt, skinny kid staring at her.

He studied her intently. She brushed her shoulder-length black hair out of her face. She read, turning the pages slowly, delicately, as if she held the world’s greatest treasure in her hands. He squinted and was able to make out the title, The God of Small Things, a book he didn’t know. Suddenly someone cleared her throat and the boy’s eyes snapped from the book cover to the girl’s penetrating blue eyes, which now focused on him, bearing a look of mild surprise and amusement.

“Ummmm . . .” he said staring sheepishly at the ground “I - I didn’t mean to creep you out, it’s just that . . . uhm, well I mean I’m usually the only one here this time of night.” His face was burning. She cocked her head to the side and brushed another troublesome strand of hair from her eyes, as if trying to find a fitting response to such an odd statement.

“Well,” she said finally, “this is actually my first time here. I wanted to see what it would be like to spend a night in the library, but I must admit,” she looked at him pointedly, “if there are any more like you sneaking around I might be too afraid to stay.”

“Don’t worry,” he mumbled, “I won’t hang around.” He turned to go, but as he reached the end of the bookshelves she called to him, a call that echoed throughout the dark, empty space. He turned around to see her standing, still looking at him, flashlight in one hand, book in the other.

She was tall and thin and from under hair that seemed determined to conceal her face her blue eyes shown like spotlights through a fog.

“Hey, can I come along?” He tried to conceal his shock, it didn’t work.

“Come along with me, you mean?” She chuckled and looked around as if to say who else?

“Well yeah,” she opened her arms and gestured expansively, “any place would be better than this, don’t you think? At first I thought coming here would be fun, quiet and peaceful, you know?

But then I realized I didn’t really like quiet and peaceful, not if this is it . . . this place is just dark and lonely.”

He thought for a moment. The library had been his home for half a year now, he felt comfortable within its darkness. Comfortable, but alone . . . The darkness and quiet had done more to drive a wedge between him and his fellows than anything the college had done in failing to live up to his expectations. He found himself nodding.

“Yeah, it does get pretty lonely, I was about to go get some coffee, actually, you…you wanna get some coffee with me?”

“Coffee?” she said incredulously. “A little late for that, don’t you think? How ’bout we get a burger or something, I mean you’re skinnier than me for Christ’s sake. I’ll make you a deal: I like stories, if you can tell me a good story or two over supper, I’ll pick up the tab.” He nodded, and she smiled a little smile and walked past him out of the row of bookshelves.

They reached the entrance of the library and he held the door for her as they walked out into the night. It seemed much brighter than it was after the oppressive dark of the library, the streetlights and the neon of nearby restaurants shone brightly, making him feel like a man confined underground, who after reaching the sunlight once more is momentarily blinded. He paused as his eyes adjusted and the girl, who had walked ahead, turned back and cocked her head at him once more.

“Sorry,” he said with a soft smile. She smiled back, as if she understood, and he came down the stairs to meet her. They walked across the campus, making small talk – classes, friends, hobbies. She asked him if he was thinking about the story he would tell over dinner, and he admitted that he was having a hard time coming up with a good one. This is the first exciting thing to happen to me in a while, he thought. They crossed the street to reach the burger joint and as he held the door for her he realized he didn’t yet know her name.

“By the way,” he said “I’m Dan.”

“Hi, Dan,” she looked back as she entered the noisy restaurant and the smile, the sound of people having a good time around him, and the way he felt himself smiling back filled him with a hope which had been absent for too long. “I’m Penny.”

“Penny”, a short story written by Sam Scheurell ’11 and published in Signatures 2011, represents the quality work of Marquette High’s student literary magazine. Scheurell will be attending Knox College in the fall to study creative writing and German.

By Sam Scheurell ’11

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Bob Gansler ’59 was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame. Highlights from his successful career include leading the U.S. to the 1990 World Cup–its first appearance in 40 years–and winning a Major League Soccer championship with the Kansas City Wizards in 2000. He also established the MUHS soccer program in 1973 and was the team’s first head coach.

1960sJ. Michael Mooney ’60 was honored at the NAI Global 2011 Convention in Las Vegas with the Gerald C. Finn Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his years of dedication and service to NAI Global, a worldwide, commercial real estate service with 5,000 commercial real estate professionals in 325 offices in 55 countries. He was also honored as an inductee into the Midwest Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame, presented by Midwest Real Estate News. In 2010, he received the NAIOP Wisconsin Chapter’s first J. Michael Mooney Award for extraordinary leadership in advancing economic development in Wisconsin.

James Wagner ’64 is retired and living in Tucson, Ariz.

Rev. Warren Sazama, SJ ’64 was honored by the Casa Romero Renewal Center with its Ignacio Ellacuria Award. The organization recognized Father Sazama’s dedication to education and his passion for evangelizing today’s young people.

Matthew Stano ’67 is president of Stano Landscaping. His company was honored by the Wisconsin Landscape Contractors Association with a 2011 Gold Award and a 2011 Judge’s Choice Award for its work with The Wisconsin Club landscape renovation project.

Scott Heyer ’68 is recently retired and is the grandfather of three girls.

John Cary ’69 returned to Marquette University in April with his wife Mary Cary, who was honored by Marquette’s College of Nursing with the Distinguished Alumna in Service to Nursing award.

John Cary with his wife Mary Cary (center) and Mary Henke

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Herb Kaiser ’46 (far right) poses with his family members (left to right): son-in-law Tim Donohue ’84, grandson Matt Donohue ’12, son Tom Kaiser ’76 and grandson Steve Yoss ’12.

Rev. Warren Sazama, SJ ’64 (left) with Rev. David Shields ’61 and Patricia Crerar at the Casa Romero Renewal Center event in April.

1940sBill Wambach ’43 participated in the USA Track & Field Masters Midwest Regional Championships in January. He broke the American record for men’s high jump (age category 85-89 years) with a leap of 1.11 meters. He also won the gold in the triple jump at 5.58m. Bill and his wife Lorette reside in Sun Prairie, Wis.

Bill Taylor ’48 helped install two sculptures created by his son Richard Taylor ’83, one of two 2011 Artists of the Year chosen by the City of Milwaukee Arts Board. Richard was honored in March at the Milwaukee Public Library, the location of his two 18-foot-high sculptures marking the library entrance at Wells Street.

Bill Taylor ’48 in front of his son’s (Richard ’83) art sculpture, located at the Milwaukee Public Museum entrance.

1950sE. Michael McCann ’54 was honored by the Casa Romero Renewal Center with its Digna Ochoa Award. The organization recognized his legal career and his two passions: a hunger for justice and a compassionate desire for the good of the people.

Andrew Clarke ’55 is a writer, and editor of Art in Poetry: Milwaukee Art Museum Contest Winners, and publisher of greeting cards composed with his own photographs of Ireland, Italy, and the American West.

Brian Hendley ’57 is a retired professor of philosophy at the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada. He earned his doctorate from Yale and is the author of Dewey, Russell, Whitehead: Philosophers as Educators.

John Tumpak ’58 is author of When Swing was the Thing: Personality Profiles of the Big Band Era and of a series articles based on his oral history interviews with Big Band era figures. Both his book and written articles have been archived in the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C.

1970sRev. James Bretzke, SJ ’70 will be on sabbatical from Boston College during the fall semester. He is living at Marquette University and working on a new book.

Chuck Coakley ’70 is a financial advisor for Stifel Nicolaus and works in the firm’s Bayshore office. He specializes in financial planning, retirement cash flow analysis, 401k rollovers, private wealth management and advising executives in establishing and managing 401k plans. Chuck passed the Certified Financial Planner exam in 2008 and was named a Five Star Wealth Manager by Milwaukee Magazine in 2010.

Greg Schirf ’70 is managing partner of Utah Brewers Cooperative (Schirf Brewing Company and Squatters Brewing), which was named the Mid-Size Brewery of the Year at the 2010 Great America Beer Festival in Denver. These beers, under the Wasatch and Squatters labels, can now be purchased in Wisconsin.

Rev. Jim Flaherty, SJ ’74 is the president of Nativity Jesuit Middle School in Milwaukee. Previously, he served at Marquette University as rector of the MU Jesuit Community, adjunct assistant professor of philosophy, and associate director of campus ministry. He was elected to the Marquette University Board of Trustees in 2005.

James Dati ’76 was elected to a position on the Bonita Springs Economic Development Council.

Michael Cox ’77 was inducted into the Wisconsin Soccer Hall of Fame in 2009.

Mike Wehner ’79 has recently relocated to Geneva, Switzerland, as a material planning and procurement leader for Honeywell Aerospace Europe. He and his wife Stacey are actively involved in Our Lady of Faith parish, the English-speaking mission in Lausanne. MUHS alumni traveling in the area are welcome to drop by for a visit.

Class of 1963 Spring Fishing Trip A group of classmates from the Class of 1963 have been getting together for 37 years. The MUHS alumni typically get together three times a year to fish in the spring, hunt in the fall, and celebrate Christmas with spouses in the winter. Roger Klement ’63 hosted this year’s fishing trip at his summer home on Kiss Lake in Crivitz, Wis. Jim Pittelkow ’63 shot the photo below and explains, “We are all smiling because we watched videos of South Pacific, The Sound of Music and My Fair Lady the night before.” Classmates Stan Lance, Joe Petrusek, Dave Rosenberg, and Dave Weber are part of the group.

Bottom row, left to right: Jim Pittelkow (Mequon, Wis.), Dick Mangan (Whitefish Bay, Wis.), John Geiger (Milwaukee, Wis.) Middle row: Dick Christenson (Washington, D.C.), Steve Suhi (San Diego, Calif.), Mark Miller (Delafield, Wis.), Augie Jurishica ’65 (Summit, Wis.)Top row: Pete Schwantes (Brookfield, Wis.), Roger Klement (Muskego, Wis.), Tom Holsen (Mequon, Wis.), Pete Holzhauer (Gays Mills, Wis.)

Save the Date:

alumni Mothers Mass & BreakfastSunday, November 6, 2011

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1980sDavid Gaus ’80 and his organization, Andean Health and Development, have purchased seven acres in Santo Domingo, Ecuador, where they will build a second hospital to provide medical services to the poor and train local doctors in family medicine. He was honored in 1999 with the MUHS Spirit of St. Ignatius award.

Edmund Malczewski ’82 founded Recycle Clear Company, a spinoff of Riverwest Engineering & Design.

Richard Taylor ’83 is one of two 2011 Artists of the Year chosen by the City of Milwaukee Arts Board. Richard was honored in March at the Milwaukee Public Library, the location of his two 18-foot sculptures marking the library entrance at Wells Street.

Jim Zaffiro ’84 has made a career change and is now a social studies teacher. He completed his student teaching and earned his teaching certificate in June.

Mike Wiland ’85 has been promoted to chief technical officer at NACR, a voice and data network technologies company. He has been with the company for nine years and lives in Ramona, Calif.

Patrick Farley ’87 was selected by County Executive Chris Abele to be the new director of county Department of Administrative Services. Prior to this appointment, Farley worked in a private legal practice and served as an administrator in the Wisconsin Department of Administration’s Division of Enterprise Operations and the department’s Division of Intergovernmental Relations.

Tom Lacy ’89 is managing director of investment banking at Robert W. Baird. He was named to The Business Journal Forty under 40 list.

Peter Smith ’89 married Alicia Johnson in June 2010 in Denver. He recently started a five-year term with the City of Englewood’s Transportation Advisory Committee, which reviews citizen concerns and makes recommendations regarding traffic safety.

Paul Roback ’94 is an associate professor and community development educator at UW-Extension Washington County. He is the 2010 recipient of the Early Career Service Award from Epsilon Sigma Phi, a national professional organization for Cooperative Extension faculty and staff.

Jeff Bridich ’96 was highlighted in a MoneyWatch.com article entitled Harvard teammates rising as MLB executives and highlights his career path in professional baseball along with his two Harvard University baseball teammates. He is senior director for baseball operations for the Colorado Rockies.

Bobby Kraft ’96 owner of Meet-Meme was featured in a CBS MoneyWatch.com article. Meet-Meme uses online social trading cards as a method of networking and developing online and offline relationships.

SuperBowl: Bobby Kraft ’96, Sean Kraft ’98, Jeff Bridich ’96 and Jonathan Kowalski ’96 in Dallas for the big game.

Bill Schmitt ’97 was honored by Marquette University with its Young Alumnus of the Year award. Schmitt is an emergency advisor for Catholic Relief Services in Latin America and the Caribbean and has spent considerable time supporting the relief and recovery efforts in Haiti.

Forty Under 40: Three MUHS alums, Jason Allen ’90, Tom Lacy ’89 and Andrew DeGuire ’90, were named to The Business

Journal Forty Under 40 list. (Left to right) Allen, Rev. Warren Sazama, SJ ’64, Lacy, DeGuire, and Jeff Mazurczak ’82.

MUHS Trap Team coaches (left to right) Daniel Kent, Phil Miller ‘80, Conrad Zvara and Reynaldo Herrera ‘88. Not pictured Martin Kendl.

1990sJason Allen ’90 is a partner with Foley & Lardner. He was named to The Business Journal Forty under 40 list.

Andrew Deguire ’90 is vice president of strategy and acquisitions at Johnson Controls Inc. He was named to The Business Journal Forty under 40 list.

Chris Stephenson ’93 is co-founder of ARRYVE, a management consulting firm that provides disruptive thinking and rigorous analysis to create innovative solutions for complex business problems. Consulting Magazine named ARRYVE one of its Seven Small Jewels for 2011, making the company one of the youngest to receive the award.

After the Baccalaureate Mass, class of ’81 alums gathered with their graduating sons. From left to right: Jim Heffernan ’81 with his son Bobby ’11, Don Drees ’81 with his son Kevin ’11, and Connor Enright ’11 with his father Bern ’81.

(Below Left) John Clancy ’82 and his father Larry Clancy (right) received special permission to visit Dan Steinhafel ’80 who is at the cloistered monastery Charterhouse of the Transfiguration in Vermont.

Col. Mark Mitchell ’83 with Dick Basham (left) and Jeff Mazurczak ’82 (right) was the keynote speaker at Marquette High’s Career Day in February.

Jeffrey Ruidl ’99 and his wife Kathleen welcomed their new son John “Jack” Harold Ruidl last October. Jack is named after his great grandfathers, Hon. John L. Coffey ’39 and Harold Ruidl ’39.

2000sBen Krahn ’00 has accepted a position at Vermont Academy to teach English and history and to coach basketball and tennis. He served as an MUHS English teacher for the past five years. He also coached cross country, basketball, and tennis; moderated Watumishi and Students for Social Responsibility; and was involved in the Somos Amigos program.

David Brady ’01 is “travelin’ the seven seas on a cruise ship and lovin’ it!”

Alex Choren ’01 earned his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the Milwaukee School of Engineering and his master’s degree in communications engineering from Fachhochschule Lubeck in Germany. He is currently a lead engineer and program manager for Nuclear Security Services Corporation, serving and analyzing the world’s critical infrastructure in military, nuclear, and the petrochemical fields. He led a special assessment team composed of Sandia National Laboratory members in Saudi Arabia in analyzing the country’s terrorism and risk-mitigation posture. He lives in Chicago.

Rev. Frank Majka, SJ returns to MUHSRev. Frank Majka, SJ will return to Marquette High on a part-time basis beginning in January 2012. He will provide Ignatian faith formation by serving as an Alumni Service Corps chaplain, assisting in sacramental ministry, and serving as alumni chaplain. Majka authors a spiritual blog, The Bridge, at www.frankmajka.com.

Kevin Janowiak ’98 has moved to Denver and will marry Eleanor Perry-Smith in August.

John Walton ’98 is the starting left tackle on the Atlanta Defenders, which belongs to the National Public Safety Football League (NPSFL), a national league of full-contact football teams made up of emergency personnel, fire and police. The Atlanta Defenders won the Division 2 NPSFL Championship in June 2010 and raised more than $10,000 for its designated charity.

Daniel Araujo ’99 graduated from the Wharton School of Business of University at Pennsylvania in May with an MBA in the strategic management and an MA in international studies. He volunteered this summer at the Grameen Foundation (an offshoot of Muhammad Yunus’s Grameen Bank) in Colombia. In the fall, he will begin working as a global strategist for the Samsung Global Strategy Group in Seoul, South Korea.

Will Hand ’99 accepted a faculty position at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, S.C., where his has served as chief resident of the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine. He and his wife Megan welcomed their second child, William Xavier, who was born in April.

(Left to right) Pat Foran ’78, Bill Schmitt ’97 and Greg Meuler ’64.

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Michael Moscicke ’01 was recently hired as UW-Madison’s first Government Relations Advisor and will advise students on lobbying methods.

John Mulcahy ’01 married Elizabeth Abramovich in Des Moines, Iowa ,on July 24, 2010. More than 20 MUHS alumni and/or current students were in attendance.

Jonathan Vincent ’01 has finished his preliminary training year in general surgery at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa. In July, he began his residency training in Diagnostic Radiology at the University of Vermont in Burlington, Vt. He graduated in May 2010 from the Medical College of Wisconsin with a medical degree and a member of Alpha Omega Alpha, a national medical honor society.

Andrew Zaeske ’02 earned his doctorate in economics from UCLA in June for his thesis Macroeconomic Analysis of Water Use and Efficiency in the United States. He will begin a two-year postdoctoral fellowship at the Center for Environmental and Resource Economics at Umea University in Umea, Sweden, in August.

Christopher Chang ’03 graduated in May from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in Rochester, NY, with an M.D. He received the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award for demonstrating empathy while delivering care during medical school. He has started his family medicine residency at the University of Massachusetts in Worcester, Mass.

Matthew Hammer ’03 earned his doctorate in medicine in May from the Medical College of Wisconsin and his bachelor’s degrees in the biological sciences and Spanish from Marquette University in 2007. Matt is now completing his residency in anesthesiology at the McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University in Chicago.

Matthew Hammer ’03

David Sajdak ’03 appeared in a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article about his family’s business Stan’s Fit For Your Feet. Sajdak, who has a degree in finance and marketing, manages the Brookfield store, after running the Glendale location for more than three years.

Joe Piehl ’04 began working for Weber Shandwick, a global public relations firm based in Chicago, after his graduation from St. Louis University in 2008. He has accepted a promotion and now works in the firm’s London office.

Ira Sherrod-Madison ’04 earned his master’s degree in fine arts from Tisch School of the Arts at NYU in May 2010 and participated in the commencement ceremony at Yankee Stadium.

Francis Beaumier ’05 graduated from St. Norbert College in 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in computer science and science. He then spent 11 months as a pioneering member of the Norbertine Volunteer Community, founded by The Premonstratensian Fathers, before returning to St. Norbert College to work as a student support specialist in its technology support services department.

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MUHs Golf Invitational, June 23, 2011 More than 160 MUHS parents and alumni participated in this year’s Golf Invitational fundraising event to benefit MUHS. Sponsored by Orthopedic Institute of Wisconsin and Northwestern Mutual, the Golf Invitational raised more than $30,000 to support scholarships and other operational funds. Special guest and keynote speaker, Darren Perry, safeties coach of the Green Bay Packers, mingled with golfers and sported his new Super Bowl championship ring. He also helped secure a Green Bay Packers grand raffle package, which included game tickets, sidelines passes, VIP training camp passes and a behind-the-scenes tour of Lambeau field. Mark Aasen ’77 was the lucky winner.

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(Left to right) Rev. Warren Sazama, S.J. ’64, Dennis Romero ’89 and Joey Singson ’90

Robert Tomlinson ’82 sports Green Bay Packers coach Darren Perry’s Super Bowl championship ring.

Joe Majewski ’96 (left) and Paul Soltwedel

Brian McCarty ’84 (left) and Pete Romano ’84

academy Dinner, May 9, 2011The Academy Dinner is a Mass and dinner for alumni who graduated from Marquette High 50 or more years ago. The event is held at Marquette High on the second Tuesday of May each year.

(Left to right) Herbert Puetzer ’40, James Puetzer ’63, Richard Puetzer ’66, David Puetzer ’69 and Nicholas Puetzer ’96

The Class of ‘54: (seated left to right) Tom Schoenauer, Bill McGovern, Mike Dunn, Dick Mathews, Rudy Schoenecker, Ken Leonard, (standing left to right) John King, Kenan Kersten, Charlie Wieber, and Bill Mulligan

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upcoMing eVenTs Homecoming Football Game Friday, September 30, 2011

Alumni Mothers Mass & Brunch Sunday, November 6, 2011

Alumni Basketball Tournament Monday, December 26, 2011

Hall of Fame Dinner Saturday, February 4, 2012

Topper Auction Saturday, March 31, 2012

Academy Mass & Dinner Monday, May 14, 2011

MUHS Golf Invite Thursday, June 21, 2012

All Alumni Gathering (Reunion Weekend) Friday, July 20, 2012

Tom Kingsbury with his daughter Emily Thomas and granddaughters Isabella (left) and Lilian.

Andrew Gavinski ’05 is an actuarial senior analyst at CIGNA in Connecticut. He earned his bachelor’s degree in physics and music in 2009.

Greg Herbers ’07 will join the MUHS Alumni Service Corps program and teach Social Studies during the 2011-12 school year. He recently earned a bachelor’s degree in politics and religion from Oberlin College.

Maxwell Loos ’07 will join the MUHS Alumni Service Corps program and teach English during the 2011–12 school year. He recently earned a bachelor’s degree in international studies from Macalester College.

Nik Nelson ’07 graduated from UW-LaCrosse with a bachelor’s degree in economics. He now is a marketing assistant at The Weekly Standard magazine in Washington, D.C.

Michael Ordman ’07 will join the MUHS Alumni Service Corps and teach math during the 2011-12 school year. He recently earned a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Villanova University.

David Thimmesch ’07 graduated Magna Cum Laude from UW-Eau Claire. He now works as a marketing coordinator for iVorum, a business plan development company in Milwaukee’s Third Ward.

Nolan Wanacke ’07 will join the MUHS Alumni Service Corps program and teach theology during the 2011-12 school year. He recently earned a bachelor’s degree in international studies from Macalester College.

Peter Heinen ’10 is a member of the Ohio State NCAA Men’s volleyball team that won the 2011 NCAA national championship.

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tom Kingsbury ’70Alumnus of the Year Award

Tom Kingsbury ’70 is the president and CEO of the New Jersey-based retailer Burlington Coat Factory. He started his career with May Department Stores and spent three decades at the company, eventually being appointed CEO of its largest division, Filenes-Kaufmanns, in 2000. In 2006, Kingsbury returned to his Wisconsin roots, joining Kohl’s Department Stores as senior executive vice president and principal in charge of marketing, e-commerce, information technology, and business development. Kingsbury took on his current role at Burlington Coat Factory in late 2008. He is recognized as a distinguished leader in the retail industry and is the recipient of numerous professional honors and awards, including YMA’s Retailer of the Year award in 2010.

Throughout his career, Kingsbury has strived to make the companies he has led strong contributors to their communities. Today, Burlington Coat Factory is one of the top benefactors for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Burlington’s “Warm Coats–Warm Hearts” campaign, in partnership with ABC’s Good Morning America, donates more than 200,000 coats annually to the needy throughout the United States. Kingsbury also served on the MUHS Board of Directors from 2007 to 2009 and was a member of the Advancement and Executive Committees.

A native of Menomonee Falls, Kingsbury earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the UW-Madison. He and his wife Nancy live in Philadelphia, Penn., though the couple’s summers are spent relaxing on Oconomowoc Lake. The Kingsburys have four children and two granddaughters.

Favorite MUHS Memory: Senior Follies

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patrick J. foran ’78

Alumni Service Award

Pat Foran’s ’78 attendance at Marquette University High School developed a strong sense of community that helped to define both his professional and personal life. Today, Foran is the director of regional development, Milwaukee at Marquette University. Before moving

down the Avenue, he served at Marquette University High School for 18 years in a number of positions, including athletic trainer, history teacher, and alumni director. Thoroughly enjoying both his roles as teacher and administrator, he considers MUHS an important part of his personal community stating, “My involvement in activities outside of the classroom with students, parents, and fellow faculty really enriched my life.” Foran attended MU, earning his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in history.

Since graduating from the Hilltop, Foran has invested countless service hours at his alma

mater. He has been involved in a number of MUHS activities, including working as a Class of ’78 reunion volunteer; serving as an Athletics 2000 Campaign volunteer; teaching CPR and first aid classes to MUHS employees, coaches and volunteers; coordinating the Meet the Wilderness Milwaukee summer program; planning Marquette High’s 150th Anniversary celebration; and serving on the alumni board. Currently, he chairs the MUHS Athletic Hall of Fame Committee and serves on the MUHS Archives Committee. As Marquette High’s unofficial historian, his knowledge of the MUHS community is second to none.

Many of Foran’s close relationships began at MUHS through the classroom and extracurricular activities. He considers all his years spent at Marquette High, as a student and employee, as formative, helping him to develop a strong appreciation for lifelong learning and community involvement.

Favorite MUHS Memory: I was privileged to meet several lifelong friends as both a student and faculty member. It’s hard to believe it’s been nearly 37 years since I walked in the door as a freshman. Suffice it to say, my most memorable moment came in January 1978 when I went on the Senior Shared Life program. I tutored and coached children at St. Rose Grade School for two weeks. It helped guide me toward teaching and education and the many opportunities that have become a part of my life.

Pat Foran with his late parents Lois and Bill Foran

tim reardon ’81Alumni Service Award

Tim Reardon ’81 is a shareholder with the law firm of Reinhart, Boerner Van Deuren. He practices in the firm’s business law and tax departments, serving as co-chair of the business law department and as chair of the tax department. Representing business clients from a wide variety of industries, Reardon supports his clients in all phases of their businesses’ life cycle and advises on such matters as capitalization and growth financing, general contract matters, executive compensation matters, mergers and acquisitions, recapitalizations, succession planning, and exit strategies. His practice accomplishments have resulted in his recognition by his peers in the Wisconsin Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America publications.

Over the years, Reardon has served Marquette High in a number of roles, including serving as a Class of ’81 reunion volunteer, establishing the class of 1981 endowed scholarship fund, organizing and serving on the initial MUHS Alumni Association Board of Directors, as well as serving as vice chair and chair of this board. He is involved at Marquette University, currently serving as a Marquette University Law School Alumni Association board member and previously serving as an MU College of Business Alumni Association board member. Reardon has also served on the St. John Vianney parish council as vice chair and chair, and the Aurora Family Service Board of Directors as vice chair and chair. He provides pro bono legal services to several religious and community-based organizations.

Reardon earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from Marquette University and a juris doctorate degree from Marquette University Law School. Tim and his wife Ann reside in Brookfield with their four children, Patrick ’08, Megan DSHA ’09, Michael ’12, and Kevin ’14.

Favorite MUHS Memory: I have many great memories, including: sophomore retreat, where much bonding and several lifelong experiences were formed; Thursday-morning liturgies; state champion-ship runs and actual championships in several sports over each of my years at MUHS; and being taught and mentored by many fine Jesuits and other teachers, including such icons as Fathers Forrie, Kelly, Burnbrock, Brennan, Eagan, Majka, Stang, and Sazama and Messrs. Koppinski, O’Neil, Mueller, Schmidt, and Donahue among others.

The Reardon family (left to right) Michael ’12, Patrick ’08, Ann, Tim ’81, Megan, Kevin ’14

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Merle orr ’90Alumni Merit Award

Merle Orr ’90 is a physiatrist specializing in spinal cord injury medicine and an assistant professor in the department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Prior to returning to Milwaukee, he received his specialty training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Virginia Commonwealth University and fellowship training in Spinal Cord Injury at McGuire Veteran Affairs Medical Center. He also has served as an adjunct professor of anatomy and physiology at John Tyler Community College in Chester, Va. Orr completed his residency at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine.

Since joining the Medical College of Wisconsin, Orr has been passionately involved in providing care for individuals with spinal cord injuries. He has been providing and coordinating valuable care for veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan with a wide range of diagnoses such as post traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury in the Poly Trauma Clinic at Milwaukee’s Zablocki Veteran Affairs Medical Center. Orr has also been awarded a Clinical and Translational Science Institute pilot grant for his study, “The Influence of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder on Motor Impairment in Veterans.” His other research interests and topics of published work include health care disparities among African Americans and traumatic spinal cord injuries.

Orr earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from Morehouse College before earning his M.D. and a Medical Fellowship Scholarship for Academic Achievement from the University of Wisconsin. He, his wife Christina, and their two-year-old son Ethan live in Milwaukee.

Favorite MUHS Memory: Senior Shared Life at Lafollette School

charles c. duBois ’83Alumni Merit Award

Charlie DuBois ’83 started his career with Standard Process in 1983 doing various summer jobs, including hand-weeding beet fields on the company farm. After college graduation, he began full-time employment with the company as a plant engineer and eventually was elected in 1995 to his current role of president. In 1996, the DuBois family became the third generation to own Standard Process, a leading manufacturer of whole-food nutrition. DuBois’s strong leadership has resulted in numerous awards and industry recognitions including the Wisconsin Governor’s Worksite Wellness Award (Gold), Gold Well Workplace Award, Wisconsin Family Business of the Year Award, placement on the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top 100 Workplaces in Southeastern Wisconsin list, four consecutive placements on the Inc. 5,000 list (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010), and three consecutive placements on the Deloitte Wisconsin 75 list (2008, 2009, 2010).

DuBois is actively involved in the community and the health industry. He serves as board chairman for the Child Abuse Education Foundation of Wisconsin and the Palmyra Community Foundation. He is a board member for the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress, Chiropractic Education Foundation, and Palmyra State Bank. DuBois has also received numerous awards including the Philanthropy Award from Parker Chiropractic College, 2009 Person of the Year by national magazine Dynamic Chiropractic, Distinguished Service Award from Logan College, and 2010 Brilliant Star Award from Northwestern Health Sciences University. He received two honorary doctorate degrees from National University of Health Sciences and Logan College of Chiropractic.

DuBois earned his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Marquette University and his master’s degree in engineering management from the Milwaukee School of Engineering. He and his wife Leslie live in Oconomowoc with their four children, Julia, Simone, Charlotte, and Jack.

Favorite MUHS Memory: The incredible sense of pride I had in being part of a high school that had won multiple state championships in several areas of sports while still being such a powerful academic institution. I am also very thankful to Marquette High for the strong academic foundation I received that prepared me to excel in college and in my professional career. I am grateful as well for the lifelong friends I made at Marquette High!

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Melissa and Greg Mager ’88 Kevin Maxwell Mager – October 2010

Caren & Dino De Vita ’91Alexandra Ann De Vita – August, 25, 2010

Kim & Ken Powers ’91Katherine Elizabeth Powers – April 7, 2011

Nicole & Theo Lipscomb ’94Theodore Allan Lipscomb, Jr. – May 2, 2011

Amy & Bradford Fryjoff ’98Davis Bradford Fryjoff – October 3, 2010

Megan & Will Hand ’99William Xavier Hand – April 1, 2011

Kathleen & Jeffrey Ruidl ’99John “Jack” Harold Ruidl – October 4, 2010

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Paul Megal ’84 & Jennifer Marie Koehler June 25, 2011

Peter Smith ’89 & Alicia Johnson June 11, 2010

Mike Singer ’96 & Lucia Hererra December 14, 2010

Kevin Janowiak ’98 & Eleanor Perry-Smith August 20, 2011

Jonathan Mulcahy ’01 & Beth Abramovich July 24, 2010

Kevin Jordan ’05 & Maria Novotny July 24, 2010

Davis Bradford Fryjoff William Xavier Hand

MUHS alums at Jon Mulcahy’s wedding: (left to right) Kevin Endsley ’01, Tom “Bomber” Mulcahy ’80, Matt Mulcahy ’05 (best man), Mike Majewski ’01, Dave Konkel ’01, Chris Joers ’01, Andy Grunst ’01, Joe Sullivan ’01, Jon Mulcahy ’01 (groom), Terry Mulcahy ’78, Bill Mulcahy ’79, Mac Mulcahy ’09, and Brian Mulcahy ’08.

If you are still receiving your son’s copy of this publication in addition to your own, this will be the last duplicate issue you receive. Please let us know your son’s permanent address so we can change our records and send a copy directly to him. You can do this by:

Phone: Call 800-831-6847 or 414-933-7220, ask for MUHS editor Julie Felser

Email: felser@muhs.edu

Website: www.muhs.edu. Click on Alumni & Friends and then Submit Alumni News

USPS Mail: Complete the card inside this publication and send to MUHS. Thank you!

alumni Parents–Last Chance!

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May They resT in peace

We extend our sincerest sympathy to the families of the alumni listed here and to any alumni who have lost a loved one.

Harold C. Weiss ’33 – April 9, 2011 Robert J. McBride ’35 – April 2, 2011 Robert F. McGinn ’35 – December 13, 2010 Norman S. Jaques ’36 – May 3, 2011 Paul F. Siebenaller ’37 – May 11, 2011 John E. Doherty ’38 – May 8, 2011 Walter J. Muenzner ’38 – December 14, 2010 Charles A. Dodge ’41 – February 16, 2010 Edward F. Lasek ’41 – November 17, 2010 Rudolph J. Stefanec ’41 – January 9, 2011 Roger J. Heinen ’42 – September 25, 2010 Michael V. Terlizzi ’42 – March 16, 2011 Herbert J. Bohrer ’43 – April 1, 2011 Paul R. Abler ’45 – February 6, 2011 Robert C. Gohsman ’45 – May 9, 2011 Robert P. McCormack ’45 – April 14, 2011 Floyd W. Bazzett ’46 – April 28, 2011 E. Thomas Powers ’46 – January 26, 2010 Thaddeus J. Rozga ’46 – March 29, 2011 Francis J. Stiglbauer ’46 – December 7, 2008 Robert D. Wilson ’46 – July 26, 2010 Arthur J. Zaleski ’46 – November 18, 2010 James L. Coffey ’47 – June 30, 2011 John P. Unger ’47 – December 14, 2010 Edmund L. Wagoner ’47 – June 4, 2010 Michael Kenney ’48 – June 19, 2011 Michael McGuire ’49 – February 18, 2011 Stephen C. McLain ’49 – February 14, 2011 John C. Walter ’49 – January 10, 2011 Harry G. Cisler ’50 – December 16, 2010 Robert W. McCabe ’50 – March 19, 2011 Ronald P. Siepmann ’50 – May 8, 2011 Donald E. Aylward ’51 – December 22, 2010 Noel R. Lundberg ’51 – February 28, 2011 Edward A. Hrenak ’53 – April 3, 2011 Robert R. Marx ’54 – June 6, 2011 William E. Harley ’56 – January 15, 2011 Terrance W. McGarry ’56 – April 26, 2011 Thomas A. Perlewitz ’57 – February 11, 2011 Dennis J. Daleiden ’58 – April 6, 2011 Marcel J. Lachenmann ’58 – March 10, 2011 Thomas J. McCormick ’61 – July 2, 2011 Robert A. Sell ’61 – December 13, 2009 Edward J. Dixon’62 – December 25, 2008 Dennis K. Reischl ’64 – January 3, 2010 William F. Ginal ’68 – February 10, 2011 Wayne T. Clark ’71 – April 21, 2011 Dale R. Roznik ’71 – January 12, 2011 Barry J. Sokol ’77 – June 8, 2009 Richard Sielicki ’79 – December 2, 2010 Derrick V. Lewis ’80 – July 9, 2011 Edward “Ted” A. Kluth ’86 – July 7, 2011 Steven H. Norris ’90 – May 13, 2011 David M. Ryan ’91 – February 25, 2011

Kevin Mager with his older sisters (left to right) Erin, Elsa, and Emma. Not pictured is his older brother Keegan Mager ’07.

Paul Megal ’84 & Jennifer Marie Koehler

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The story begins at MUHS. Mike was involved with student council, varsity football, varsity basketball, vice president of the senior class, and, most important, was an exceptional student. He graduated from Marquette University and the Marquette University School of Medical, after he served in the U.S. Air Force. Following his tour of duty, Mike and his wife Bobbie (nee Miller) returned to Milwaukee.

He began his medical career at the Milwaukee County Medical Complex and at the Medical College of Wisconsin, where he worked many years as a professor of cardiology. He served patients in the wards at the Milwaukee County General Hospital and later cared for the veterans at Wood vA Medical Center, a favorite project of his and one that he truly loved to do.

Mike was also called upon by many national professional groups to give lectures on cardiac care and received awards and proclamations. These recognitions and accolades are great honors for any person, however these are certainly not Mike’s greatest accomplishments. Mike’s greatest achievement is being the person who he is and the attitude he possesses.

His attitude has been and continues to be generous, humble and dedicated to the well-being of others. If you happen to run into any of his past students, just ask them and they will verify that he was the best professor they had, always having time for them.

Throughout his career, Mike has spent countless days and nights with friends and patients doing whatever it takes to ease their sufferings or concerns. He has the great ability to speak and communicate with anyone on their level and guide them to an understanding of the situation.

His dedication is outstanding. There are not many professionals who give of themselves as Mike does. He has certainly earned his retirement, but as his friend I know that will not change his attitude or dedication. He will still go out of his way to help others as a friend or just as a volunteer for some worthy group or cause. Mike truly believes and practices the Marquette High philosophy of being a man for others.

By Art Fink ’53

A R E T I R E M E N T T R I B U T E T O

Dr. Michael h. keelan, Jr. ’53 – a Man For oThers

After nearly 50 years of medical service,

teaching, and lecturing, Dr. Mike Keelan ’53 recently retired, much to the disappointment

of his army of patients.

God Bless Mike. Happy to be called a friend.

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then&now“ can an ordinary egg survive a four-story fall? father stang’s physics classes sought the answer to this question during the annual egg drop contest. the eggs were surrounded by various packing materials and enclosed in a cardboard dodecahedron.” – FlaMbEau ’78

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“Father Stang carefully walks with the egg drop entries”– Flambomb ’83

Father Stang, who retired at the end of the 2010-11 school year, dropped his last egg in May. Photo by Matt Dean ’11.

“ The boisterous crowd gets splattered with impact absorbing cow brains, jello, and water balloons.”– Flambeau ’78.

“ Bill Isaacson and Mark Kaehny watch an egg plummet to its death”– Flambeau ’78.

“ Kham Nguyen and Chris Fink reveal an ’egg-static’ expression after their egg survived the four-story fall” – Flambeau ’82.

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