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Fall 2013
Ma rist
Vol. 5 No. 1 • A Magazine for Alumni, Parents, and Friends of Marist Catholic High School • Eugene, Oregon
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Includes Annual Donor Report
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
The Value of Marist…a tale of two moms
Photo by Austin Bosworth '14
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“...we are so grateful
for what Marist gives
our girl .”
recently had two chance meetings with the mothers of two shiny new 9th graders
entering Marist this Fall.
The first occurred just a week and a half into the new school year as I
was sitting at a monthly gathering of representatives of churches in Eugene and
Lane County. The focus of the meetings is to support the networking of churches
and schools.
The second took place at a Beaver football game walking down the crowded
promenade at Reser stadium, jostling with exuberant, and rain-soaked fans headed for
their cars, thrilled that the Beavs had won.
The context for those subtly grace-filled meetings is that at Marist we spend
a great deal of time and effort telling prospective students and their parents about
the exceptional value of a Marist education.
We are very aware that families are faced with the costs of just day to
day living and then they make the challenging decision to add to that the
extra cost of tuition, fees and books at Marist. We know that to send their
children to Marist many families give up a new car, an extended vacation,
a remodel on the home and more.
We frequently remind those families in dollar-value alone, Marist
is worth it. Marist education means value in the form of exceptional
teachers, rigorous curriculum and classroom expectations, good guidance
counseling, strong teacher and staff mentoring and after-school attention,
co-curricular activities that round-out and build good work and team
attitudes, and opportunities that foster appreciation for the arts and more.
We know firsthand the dollar-value of giving students such an outstanding
level of college preparation that they (and their parents) actually save
thousands of dollars in annual tuition and fees because we know our students
move through college more quickly, more successfully.
But these particular two moms approached me, obviously from their
heart, (thank you, God, for your gentle nudge) to remind me of the real value
of a Marist education.
“My daughter got in the car the third day of school,” the first mother said with a
quiet, almost confiding look, “and she had a broad smile and a lift to her spirit I hadn’t
seen in the school context for years, and she said, ‘Mom, all of my teachers really care
about me — so different from last year.’ I just want to tell you,” the mom continued,
“that we are so grateful for what Marist gives our girl.”
The second mom, spotting me in the unfamiliar context of a Beaver football game
and departing crowd, approached me and said “You’re the principal at Marist, right?
I just wanted to tell you and your staff thank you.” Her face and cold hand shake
dripping from the rain, she added, “We moved to Eugene a year ago and my son has
struggled to find his way. Marist has simply been wonderful for him.” She gratefully
acknowledged that Marist had called him to a higher level of academic performance,
but also provided him a safe and nurturing setting of students and staff.
The bottom line…Marist is absolutely a wonderful education that is worth
the substantial investment of families. It will truly pay back in any number of
economical ways.
But, I’m humbled and grateful to add that for two moms, and their two aspiring
students, and the families of 534 other students who are at Marist today, Marist’s
life-long, enduring and, perhaps biggest value is in the way it supports, inspires and
cares for its students. We Are One.
Jay Conroy
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MARIS T M AGA Z INE
F E AT U R E S
5 The Value of a Catholic Education
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We Are One, by Maureen Pappin '14
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Spartan Reunion Tour, by TJ (Tom) Pitts '88
A cross country team gets back together to share a journey as friends.
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One subject, many authors.
A reflection.
Page 6
The Drive, a Leap of Faith
Relationships matter, one educator reaches out and makes a difference.
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Christianity...it’s a verb!
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A Lasting Legacy
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2012-13 Donor Report
Marist Seniors put faith into action with Christian service in Kentucky.
Rosie and Charlie Waters are compelled to help others get an
opportunity to experience Marist.
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ON THE RIVER
We sometimes forget that Marist is located on the bank of the lovely Willamette
River. The title of this section brings that into focus.
2 From The Principal
4 Letters to the Editor
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Campus Notes
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Class Notes, Reunions, In Memorium
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Take 5
31Development
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Ma r i s t
Vol. 5 • No. 1 • FALL 2013
Editor in Chief
Jay Conroy
Editor, Publisher, Design/Layout
Susan Schramm
Marist Catholic High School
1900 Kingsley Road
Eugene, Oregon 97401
(541) 686-2234
Fax: (541) 342-6451
Photo Editor
Toni Cooper
Other Marist Phone Numbers
Development: (541) 681-5470
Business Office: (541) 485-7879
Foundation: (541) 686-0251
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Marist Catholic High School. Copyright
©2013 by Marist Catholic High School.
It is the product of contributions from staff,
students, alumni, and friends of Marist.
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ON THE COVER:
Ecology students
Olivia Del Guercio
'14 and Madison
Penn '14 search for
macroinvertebrates
(bugs, snails, tiny
worms) to assess
the health of the
Willamette River
as it flows past our
school. Photo by
Elizabeth Locke '14.
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Letters to the Editor
From The Principal
[Spring/Summer 2013 issue]
Since the Brothers withdrew from
their ministry here in Oregon back in
1993 or '94, the lay men and women
who have been administrators,
teachers and support staff have
worked hard to continue many
of the traditions of “Marist” and
Champagnat at this school. Jay
Conroy, our current principal, with
the help of an anonymous donor,
began a project to create a very
visible symbol of what Marist stands
for. The article on page 4 explains
it all, I hope. As a former Brother, I
am proud to see that Br. Dan Grogan
is very much a part of what will be
a beautiful symbol for our students,
staff and parents as they arrive on
campus for many years to come.
The artist doing the sculpture has
created some very visible projects
around the Eugene area, so it’s been
a great experience for us to have him
working on campus – and watch Dan
do his “poses”!
Mr. Tony Huck
A former Marist Brother currently
working at Marist.
More Than Just A Pretty Face
[Spring/Summer 2013 issue]
“I have been inundated with gratitude
from readers who are very touched
by the Cody Waters piece.”
Mrs. Kathy Yocum
Former editor of the Marist
Magazine.
In addition to the overwhelming
response to the article mentioned
above, Mrs. Yocum also received
a beautiful letter from Rosie Waters,
Cody’s mother. That letter was the
continuation of a larger expression
of love. Read about it on page 13.
A Meditation
Marist Brother Charles Filiatrault, our French teacher from 1968-1982, found
this meditation in its original French in the hymnal of the parish church in
LaValla, France, in the year that he left Marist, Eugene. It was in LaValla that
the Marist Brothers were founded.
Mrs. Kathy Yocum
Abraham
You are searching for me.
You listen to my voice.
I am offering you a new beginning.
My friend, you must continue your search.
You must get under way.
And so it was, Abraham continued his journey.
He knew when it was time to leave.
And yet he had been happy where he was,
He lacked nothing,
Yet for love of God,
He continued his journey.
Abraham set out,
He knew when it was time to leave.
He had to walk a long way
Over desert sands
To get to springtime
He had to go through winter.
I love Abraham, that old weather-beaten unwavering nomad;
When God called to him
No tender hand wedged time into his stay.
His faith led him into a way –
Far-off and strange.
How many miles are there from Ur to Haran?
Where does Canaan lie?
Or slow mysterious Egypt sit and wait?
How could he think his ancient thigh would bear nations?
Or how consent that Isaac die,
With never an outcry or an anguished prayer?
I think, alas, how I manipulate dates and decisions,
Pull apart the dark,
Dally with doubts here and with counsel there,
Take out old maps and stare.
Was there a call at all,
My fears remark.
I cry out: Abraham, old nomad you,
Are you my father?
Come to me in pity.
Mine is a far and lonely journey, too.
— Author unknown
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Your letters could elevate, inspire, or
give a new perspective. Please send
them to [email protected].
The Value
of a Catholic
Education
kids pass from middle school to high
school they tend to come out from
the influence realm of their parents
and into the influence realm of their
peers. The only thing a concerned
parent can do is to try to make that
new value teaching realm be the best
it can possibly be...a Catholic school,
worth the investment.
At its best, education has always been
about more than just an accumulation
of knowledge. Catholic education,
by its very definition, delivers an
education that is grounded in a much
wider frame of reference, that of a
loving God who has come so that we
“might have life and have it more
abundantly” (Jn. 10:10). As such,
Catholic education seeks always to
engage a curious mind, a restless
heart, a body built for earthly activity,
and a soul designed for eternity.
When I first decided to go to Marist,
the religion part of it wasn’t really
part of the decision, it was just an
added bonus. After being at Marist,
the religion aspect has become much
more than just an added bonus.
Theology class has really opened
my eyes to God.
One subject, many authors.
Catholic education provides the
opportunity for faith and knowledge
to be interwoven, each providing
reciprocal meaning to the other. In
addition, Catholic education offers
the challenge of taking this learning
into the lives of our communities to
seek the good and lead others to do
the same.
For a Catholic family, a Catholic
education connects all aspects of life
– life at home, life in the parish and
life at school. The values and beliefs
of the family permeate throughout
the school, whether in the classroom,
on the sports field, in clubs, in the
hallways and in the cafeteria. The
consistency of values and belief
creates a bridge and integration
in the life of the student that is
truly invaluable.
As a Catholic school student in
the 1960s and 70s, I learned from
incredibly intelligent, strong, and
compassionate women – sisters of
the Mercy and Notre Dame orders.
The value of my own Catholic
education inspires me as a lay
Catholic educator to be a good
Christian and a good scientist.
One of the ‘hidden’ values that has
occurred to me over the years...as
My Catholic education has not
only taught me academically, but
spiritually and morally.
Catholic education emphasizes the
necessity of community, which
has its ultimate expression when
students, faculty, and staff gather to
celebrate the Eucharist. Although each
of us come from various backgrounds
and stories, we become one as we
gather and are sent forth to live out
the Eucharist that we celebrate.
The value of a Catholic education
goes well beyond academics. In the
classroom, at retreats, in clubs – there
is a culture of helping students to
see their unique skills and abilities
and giving them the confidence to
use those gifts. How wonderful to
see kids explore their potential!
Peer pressure exists but there is the
counter-pressure of empowerment.
Very rare. Very powerful.
What we do in this life requires the
strength to live according to GOD’s
plan for us. That takes all the skills
that are being taught at Marist, but
also what is being taught is how to
live a life with a foundation in Christ.
Going to a Catholic school has
changed my life and being able to
pray at school is helpful when life
gets stressful.
A Catholic school, particularly a
Marist school, is a center of learning,
of life and of evangelization. A
Catholic school leads its students to
learn, to be competent, to live and,
most importantly, grow as persons.
A Catholic school is a community
in which faith, hope and love are
lived and communicated. Students
are progressively initiated into their
life-long challenge of harmonizing
faith, culture and life. A Catholic
school is a community of believers
on their journey of faith intending
to develop disciplined students
who are academically prepared,
morally strong, socially aware and
responsible Christian students and
models. Finally, a Catholic school
reflects what Pope John Paul II said
in his 1993 message to youth: “Allow
yourselves to be drawn to Christ;
accept His invitation and follow
Him. Go and preach in a world which
is often tempted to despair; become
communicators of faith in a society
which at times seems resigned to
disbelief; become communicators
of love in daily events that are
often marked by a mentality of
unbridled selfishness.”
At Marist, I know I belong. It’s a
place where we encourage each other
regardless of what you are or where
you come from.
Looking back on my high school
years I can hardly fathom not having
gone to Marist. If I hadn’t transferred
my sophomore year, I wouldn’t
nearly be the person I am today. I
wouldn’t have the same academic
integrity and life skills I have today.
The value of a Catholic education
is priceless. Our children are
surrounded by a caring community
of families and educators grounded
in common faith, Catholic tradition
and academic excellence.
We sincerely thank everyone who
offered their insights and regret
not being able to publish all in this
limited space. Contributors include
students, staff, priests, parents,
friends of Marist, and alumni.
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MARIS T M AGA ZIN E
We Are One
By Maureen Pappin '14
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hat does that mean? Why do I keep seeing this phrase everywhere? Why is it written on this pen from the front office? Why is it on that
guy’s shirt? These are the questions I asked myself the first time I stepped onto
the Marist campus. As my first day at Marist progressed, I quickly found the
meaning of the motto. I followed close behind my shadow host, as we battled
our way through the crowded hallways. She explained to me that Marist is
centered around a life of service and giving back to the community. She said
this motto was a reminder to the students and staff that we are all working
as one to give back to our fellow brothers and sisters, and to serve the Lord
our God. I pondered this explanation and the motto as I sat in my shadow
host’s biology class. The motto seemed magical and unreal, especially when
Photos by Toni Coooper
I compared it to my previous high school and its motto. I had never felt like I
belonged to a group or fit in well with my peers. But that all changed from the
moment I entered the close-knit, loving, serving community of Marist. I quickly
learned what it means to fit in and have friends. I actually had somewhere to
sit at lunch. I hastily made friendships, and soon those friendships blossomed
Maureen Pappin '14 and Emily Hollander '14
at this year's Formation Retreat.
into lifelong bonds that I know will last forever. In the spring of my first
year at Marist, I applied for the Retreat Team and Christian Leadership. For
some unexplainable reason I thought I would never make it onto either team,
but fortunately I was wrong. I was accepted to both teams, and I was, and
am, extremely grateful to have these amazing opportunities. Both of these
experiences have enabled me to see the unique assets of a team that centers
itself around the motto of “We Are One.” I have witnessed the grace and love
of God shining through my team members, and I have learned how to build a
lasting, successful, and stable team through the power of Christian Leadership.
I have learned the meanings of “Christian” and “leader”, and I have learned that
the art of Christian Leadership is needed to be an effective servant to others
and to God. Without the experience of Marist and our exceptional motto, I
would not be the person I am today and I would not have been able to witness
and experience the awe-inspiring things that come from the beautiful light
And the glory which You
gave Me I have given them,
that they may be one just as
We are one: I in them, and
You in Me; that they may
be made perfect in one, and
that the world may know
that You have sent Me, and
have loved them as You have
loved Me.
John 17:22-23
of this school.
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Spartan Reunion Tour
By TJ (Tom) Pitts '88
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t started, as such things so often
do, with an off-hand comment
between old friends.
“Hey, George. You think we
could get a team together for Hood
To Coast?”
It was the summer of 2010,
and within hours George Ulrich had
reached out via Facebook to a dozen
members of the 1986 Marist Boys
Cross Country team. In the years
since graduation, we had scattered all
over the country. Most of us hadn’t
seen each other in two decades, much
less run together as a team. But few
of us could turn George down back
then, when he’d show up at our
houses at 7am on a Saturday with
a van full of bleary-eyed Spartans
saying it was time for a run. In short
order, enough people were tentatively
on board that we entered the
2011 HTC lottery as “Spartan
Reunion Tour”.
And were declined. So we
entered again in 2011 for the 2012
relay. And were declined again.
We formed a Facebook group
and kept in touch, and continued
training and fighting through injuries.
We entered again for 2013, and also
entered the Cascades Lakes Relay
(CLR) as a backup. We were declined
again for HTC, but in December
2012 received the good news that
we had a spot in CLR 2013, held
August 1st-2nd.
Cascade Lakes is a 216-mile
12-person overnight relay beginning
at Diamond Lake and winding
through the Cascades, finishing in
Bend. The course is broken into 36
legs of varying lengths, each runner
completing three. We doubted we
could get a dozen Spartans together,
but knew we could round up a few
friends and relatives to fill out the
team if needed. We suffered one loss
early, as Trevor Hayward, who had
been on board the first two lottery
attempts, was recovering from an
injury and unable to run. But Patrick
O’Donnell, George Ulrich, Ted Seidl
and I were all in.
Over the next few months the
lineup changed as tentative runners
suffered injuries or had scheduling
conflicts. Luke Meloy indicated
that after four knee surgeries, there
was no way he could possibly run
any more, but George somehow
convinced him to join. We gave
Luke the shortest trio of legs, and
neglected to tell him his third leg
included 900 feet of climb. Dean
Altenhofen joined our merry band,
giving us six confirmed Spartans.
As the race approached, we
made a final push to add more
Spartans to the team, but were
unable. Our former coach, John
Barry, was nearly able to join but
an injury kept him away. He guided
us to three consecutive district
championships at Marist, and was
with us in spirit on the CLR course.
We were joined by George’s
sister-in-law, Lindsey, plus honorary
Spartans Jay Schrotzberger, Amy
Gray, Robyn Carter Grigg, Jeff
Slinger, and Sean Lambert. We
gathered the night before the relay
in LaPine and Luke surprised us
by arriving in his 1986 Sky-Em
District Cross Country t-shirt (which
still fit!). And Dean brought a fresh
caught tuna loin for a celebratory
barbecue after the race (which we
hoped we would deserve).
Weather that weekend was ideal,
but Cascade Lakes is a challenging
course by any measure. The weekend
was filled with laughter and tears and
joy and pain and sweat and tales of
misspent youth. Ted wound up with
leg 29, the Costume Contest leg,
and ran the 2 miles in a full Spartan
costume complete with sword
and shield.
Spartan Reunion Tour finished in
30 hours 49 minutes, averaging 8:23
per mile. All of us ran faster when we
were younger, but this wasn’t about
winning, it was about sharing the
journey with friends. More than once,
a team member confided “I would
have never done this, except it was
you guys.”
No matter how much time and
distance apart, we are one.
Ted Seidl posing in costume.
TJ (Tom) Pitts '88 lives in
San Francisco, California
with his wonderful wife. He
cries at sappy movies, waves
hello to small children, and
thinks people should be nicer
to each other. On occasional
Saturdays he can be found at
Autzen yelling at other fans to
stand up when the Ducks are
on defense. He would like to
apologize to Mrs. Yocum for
taking so many liberties with
the English language in this
piece, and assures her that
it is not her fault.
On opposite page: Entire team at finish. Back row (left to right): Jeff Slinger, Sean Lambert, Dean Altenhofen, TJ Pitts, Ted Seidl, Luke Meloy
Front row (left to right): Jay Schrotzberger, Patrick O'Donnell, George Ulrich, Amy Gray, Robyn Carter Grigg, Lindsey Ulrich
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The Drive, a Leap of Faith
Photo by Dawn Piebanga '09
R
elationships matter in life
and no more clearly than in
education. Students are more
likely to succeed in a classroom
where the teacher strives to create
a relationship with their students.
Some students come to school
craving that relationship with adults
but don’t know how to reach out to
achieve it. Some don’t have a caring
and nurturing home life. In these
cases it becomes incumbent on the
successful teacher to grab hold of
the student in any number of ways to
help them get the care and attention
that’s needed.
Over the years as an educator,
one such encounter stands out for
me. The student, a sophomore,
wanted nothing to do with school.
It wasn’t a place to learn, but he
was smart enough to realize that he
really needed an escape from his
unsafe environment at home. More
was needed though to help him make
the connection that school and the
learning he would gain provided him
an opportunity for a better life. That
effort, that relationship, was like an
insurance policy against his failure.
He was living at the time in our
little community with an uncle who
had very little interest in this kid even
attending school. In addition to being
his science teacher, I coached him in
baseball and football. I knew I was in
a position to reach this young man,
to motivate him, and I found myself
spending a lot of time in serious
conversations with him about why
school matters and why he should
be there.
At the end of his sophomore
year he decided to spend the
summer living two hours away
with his mother, but told us all that
he intended to return to school in
the fall. But, over the course of the
summer, his uncle moved away,
leaving him with no one to live with
when he returned.
Something needed to be done.
We all (including his mom) knew
that staying at our school was truly
his best option for success. Together
we made plans to help her son move
back. I was fortunate to find a family
who would accept guardianship for
the remaining two school years. But
then another barrier came up. After
all these arrangements had been
made, the boy decided on his own
not to come back. Complacency had
set in and he didn’t want to make
the effort.
He needed motivation, a kind of
motivation that comes to most teens
only from a relationship. I was blunt
when I called and told him that he
was coming back, he had no choice,
and I was coming to get him. I drove
the two hours to his summer home
knowing that I was taking a leap of
faith. He didn’t have to show up,
he didn’t have to get in the car.
But he did.
He had a solid junior year,
making huge progress in getting
caught up with classes. No longer
credit deficient, he was in a
position that if he came back for
his senior year he could graduate.
Unfortunately, the pattern repeated
the next summer. In the middle of
August word got back to me that he
had grown complacent again and had
told others that he had again decided
not to return. It was obvious to me,
from the months of close relationship
with him and knowing him so
well, that his staying at his summer
escape absolutely guaranteed that he
wouldn’t graduate. I couldn’t give up
on him. I made the same calls to his
mom and the guardian family that I’d
made the year before. I took the same
100 mile drive with the uncertain
hope that this second leap of faith
would pay off again. It did.
He came back, graduated from
high school and six months after
graduation I received a letter in the
mail. It said, “I couldn’t have done it
without you. You coming to rescue
me made the difference.”
Over time he had internalized for
himself everything that we had talked
about numerous times. School was
a means to an end. He may not have
enjoyed it, but with effort he was
actually pretty good at it.
He went on to finish college and
to hold a solid, productive job in the
emergency services profession.
The story isn't about me, it’s
about the simple but profound truth
that his success represents the benefit
of school communities as a whole.
The power of caring relationships
were at the core of his success. From
his mother’s courage to give her son
a better life to the family who took
guardianship to his teachers working
with him to make up lost credits
from his freshman year, his is a
story of success for our whole
school community.
We often never know for sure
how our efforts will impact our
students. Those long uncertain
drives to get him each summer were
important, for sure, but the truth is
his own effort to overcome the huge
obstacle of his own circumstances
was effort that arose out of the love
and care he got from a number of
relationships. His choices and the
outcomes years later made those
drives and hours of talks well worth
it. From 18 years as an educator
I know that not every outcome is
like this, but the success achieved
in relationships like this ensures
that I would do the same thing in
an instant.
This article is based on a
real-life story that Rick
Gardner, Assistant Vice
Principal of Academics at
Marist, shared with the
Marist staff on their annual
back-to-school retreat.
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“Christianity...it’s a verb!”
A phrase Scott Thenell ('85) uttered to begin a Senior Metanoia talk several
years ago. This phrase summarizes a final prayer reflection on the recent
Service Immersion trip to Kentucky and, indeed, the entirety of the trip.
A Marist tradition, students are invited to participate in a Service Immersion
trip during their summer break as one of many opportunities to meet the
graduation requirement of sixty-five Christian service hours. These are
humanitarian efforts aimed at expanding our students’ worldviews while
making tangible differences in the lives of people in need.
Pictures on this page are from the 2013 Kentucky Service Immersion trip.
Students who served on this mission trip were: Austin Bosworth, Zach Caprai,
Lexi Cross, Olivia Del Guercio, Sean Dorsey, Lindsey Gorman, Katelyn
Grafton, Sam Harwood, Madeleine Landry, Darren Nelson, Jesse Offchiss,
Zac Oldham, Ben Schepergerdes, Brennick Thompson, and Matt Thompson.
Chaperones included: Teri Dibos, Mike Dibos, Ryan Moser, and Jerry Ragan.
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A Lasting Legacy
I
n the Spring/Summer 2013
issue, we ran a story about Cody
Waters, who died of unknown
causes in late 1995. When we asked
Mr. and Mrs. Waters to preview a
draft of the article we were intending
to run, they replied:
(Rosie Waters) “Both Charlie
and I were humbled and touched by
the words written about our precious
son Cody. God has been faithful
through these past years to remind us
from time to time that He knows our
sorrow and that Cody is with Him,
and He assures us that Cody is where
he belongs. Through the sweet words
written just recently about Cody we
have been reassured once again that
his life had a purpose and that the
impact of that purpose still lives on.”
(Charlie Waters) “Those of us
who lose a child have to persevere.
In the complicated world of Chinese
calligraphy, ‘perseverance’ is the
symbol of a heart and the symbol of
a dagger intertwined. To persevere is
to live the remainder of your life with
a dagger lodged in your heart. You
will bleed until you die. His mother
and I are eternally grateful to Marist.
We are humbled that his spirit still
lingers there.”
In addition to their words they
also gave us Cody’s, written on
September 23, 1995, just after he
became a student at Marist:
“Don’t be anxious about
anything or scared because He loves
you and will protect you. You just
have to have faith and trust and love
Him with all your heart. He loves
you, so just relax and hang on tight.
It’s awesome!”
Then something very special
happened. When they received the
printed magazine they were
taken aback by the cover. The
cover featured a striking photo
of a brass Jerusalem cross
that seniors receive as a token
of appreciation for their hard
work on the Junior Encounter.
“Charlie has worn the Jerusalem
cross that was to be Cody’s
since he received it almost 18
years ago,” Rosie commented
in an additional letter sent after
publication. Moved by the
beauty of the printed article, she
went on to say, “We will never
forget how special this school is
and all of what the Marist family
has been, for you have never
forgotten our son. Thank you so
much for honoring the memory of
our son in such a meaningful way.”
Subsequently, the Waters have
endowed a scholarship with the
Marist Foundation in Cody’s memory
“to help others with the opportunity
to experience all that Marist has to
offer.” Although Cody’s experience
at Marist was short, anyone who
reads his story will forever feel the
impact he has left on our community.
The humble, positive, and Christ–
centered characteristics Cody
demonstrated will forever be a
model for all Marist students for
years to come.
For information about endowed
scholarships, contact Suzanne Graf,
Development Director, 541-681-5460,
[email protected].
SPRING/SUMMER 2013
Mar ist
Vol. 4 No. 3 • A Magazine for Alumni, Parents, and Friends of Marist Catholic High School • Eugene, Oregon
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A R E
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Rosie and Charlie Waters
“We will never forget how
special this school is and all
of what the Marist family
has been, for you have
never forgotten our son.”
- Mrs. Rosie Waters
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2012-2013 donor report
We are pleased to present the 2012-13 Annual Marist Donor Report, a humbling reminder of the
many blessings that have been shared to help us carry out the Marist mission: a Christ-centered,
welcoming community committed to academic excellence and preparing students to lead and
serve others.
We’re in this together. The entire community of families, teachers, staff, and students work
together in a true partnership to develop well-rounded, faith-filled, service-minded young men
and women. Year after year, hundreds of people give unselfishly of their time, talent and treasure
to demonstrate their support of our history, faith, mission, students, and Catholic education.
The Marist community makes time. This is evident by the thousands of volunteer hours that
people generously give to the school each year. From St. Mary’s, St. Francis and Marist alumni
to past and current parents, grandparents, teachers, staff, and friends, there are so many activities,
programs, events, and projects that are made possible by their gift of time. From athletic events,
clubs, performances, student services, meals, and facilities projects to Board leadership, retreats,
hospitality, fundraisers, and more, we could not do them without everyone. Thank you!
The Marist community’s got talent. Those who share this gift help make our grounds and
facilities beautiful and safe, our fundraisers successful, our athletic and extracurricular activities
go off without a hitch, our teachers and staff carry out the Marist mission, and – most importantly
– our students learn and grow. Thank you!
The Marist community gives and gives. Tuition and fundraising are our primary sources
of funding. We appreciate that our parents make big sacrifices to provide a Catholic education for
their student(s). Since tuition does not cover the true cost of educating each Marist student, we
work hard to find alternative revenue sources to offset the difference. These sources include the
Annual Appeal, major gifts, Annual Auction, Sports Sign Program, G.A.P., grants, and the Marist
Foundation. They are essential to help ensure the financial viability of the school, fund critical
student programs, attract and retain the best teachers and keep Marist accessible to all families.
The success of these campaigns last school year – more than $740,000 – was made possible by
generous gifts from our families, friends and alumni. Thank you!
The future of Marist is bright. The responses to our feasibility study this past winter and the
initial planning of the Advancing Marist capital campaign in the spring have been inspiring. We
look forward to working with the community to enhance our students’ experiences at Marist and
will share more details with you in the coming months.
There’s more to the Marist community than meets the eye. While the following report
acknowledges in print those who have given financially to the school this past year, make no
mistake: we know that all we do in and out of the classroom is made possible by everyone’s
generous contributions of time, talent and treasure. Every day, YOU make a difference. We are
grateful. We Are One.
Blessings,
Suzanne Graf
Development Director, Current Parent
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Dedicated leadership
2012-13 School Board
Chris Cardani, Board Chair, Current Parent, Attorney,
U.S. Department of Justice
Jay Conroy, Principal
Fr. David Brown, Pastor, St. Paul Catholic Church
Bernard Dorsey, Current Parent, Multi-Line Agent,
American National Insurance Company
Vicky Hanson, Past Parent
Julie Harper, Past Parent
Diza Hoglen Hilles '81, Past Parent
Kelly Howard Hughes '80, Current Parent, Vice Principal
& Teacher, St. Paul Parish School
Pete Kerns '79, Chief of Police, Eugene City Police Department
Charles Kimball, Past Parent, Chief Financial Officer,
Murphy Company
Clay Skurdal, Past Parent, Executive Vice President,
Director of Candidate Development, Advisors Ahead
John Stacy '79, Past Parent, Vice President & Relationship
Manager, US Bank
Robert Mizia, Superintendent of Catholic Schools,
Archdiocese of Portland
Jo Willhite, Chief Financial Officer, Archdiocese of Portland
The Marist Foundation is an independent corporation
managing donations given to the Foundation’s
endowment for the long-term financial benefit
of the school.
2012-13 Foundation Board
President Chris Duyck '74, Current Parent,
Vice President, KPD Insurance Inc.
Treasurer Sean Jones '94, Senior Tax Manager,
Horsfall & Fipps, P.C.
Secretary Andy Storment, Current Parent,
President, McKenzie Capital
Members Jon Anderson, Current Parent,
President, Random Lengths
Bradley Copeland, Past Parent,
Partner, Arnold, Gallagher, Saydack,
Percell, Roberts & Potter
Mark Giustina '99, Purchasing Agent,
Giustina Land & Timber Company
Dr. Gerald Harper, Past Parent,
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Cathleen Karcher, Current Parent,
Franchisee, Carl’s Jr., Inc.
Cecilia “Cissy” Kast '80, Current Parent,
Instructional Assistant, St. Paul Parish School
Nancy Kiesewetter, Current Parent,
Owner, Diamond Ridge Fine Jewelry LLC
Donald Lance '79, Past Parent,
Accountant, Kernutt Stokes LLP
Mary Kay Manwill, Past Parent,
Assistant Development Director, Marist
Rob Olive, Current Parent,
Agent, State Farm Insurance
Robert Weeks, Current Parent,
Vice President, KPD Insurance Inc.
2012-2013 Marist Donor Report
Marist Catholic High School is governed by the Marist
Board of Directors with Principal Jay Conroy overseeing
day-to-day operations of the school.
2012-13 School Board Members Back row (left to right): Charles
Kimball, Chris Cardani, Jay Conroy, Clay Skurdal, Pete Kerns,
Fr. David Brown. Front row (left to right): Julie Harper, Diza
Hilles, Vicky Hanson, Bernie Dorsey, Bob Mizia, Kelly Hughes.
Not pictured: Jo Willhite
Thank You!
The Marist Board extends sincere appreciation and thanks
to Julie Harper, whose term ended June 2013, for her
dedication, service and leadership. As a parent of two Marist
alums, Julie continues to be a supporter of Marist’s mission
and a valuable contributor to our community.
2012-13 Foundation Board Members Back row (left to
right): Jay Conroy, Rob Olive, Sean Jones, Jon Anderson,
Brad Copeland, Don Lance, Andy Storment, Jerry Harper.
Front row (left to right): Mark Giustina, Cathleen Karcher,
Nancy Kiesewetter, Mary Kay Manwill, Chris Duyck, Cissy
Kast. Not pictured: Robert Weeks
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school financial report
Results of Operation
2012 - 2013 Revenues
90%
80%
77%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
INCOME
11% 9%
0
2% 1%
Tuition & Fees
Donations & Grants
Advancing Marist
Student Activities
Other Income
63%
50%
40%
20%
20%
10%
$4,052,642
1,287,400
905,000
206,204
$6,451,246
14%
0
MARIS T M AGA Z INE
3%
Photo by Luba Kalstad '15
Wages & Benefits
Administration &
Program Costs
Tuition Assistance &
Scholarships
Depreciation
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Wages & Benefits
Administration & Program Costs
Tuition Assistance & Scholarships
Depreciation
The school’s financial statements for 2012-13 have undergone an independent
review by Moss Adams, a local CPA firm. Their conclusion was again positive,
finding that no material modifications are needed in order for the financial
statements to be in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
For a copy of the full report, please contact the Marist Business Office
at (541) 485-7879.
80%
30%
$5,232,895
741,201
616,758
125,092
77,437
$6,793,383
Independent Review of Financials
90%
60%
Tuition & Fees
Donations & Grants
Advancing Marist
Student Activities
Other Income
EXPENSES
2012 - 2013 Expenses
70%
Marist’s revenues have increased for the fourth straight year with the addition
of another 16 students, a modest tuition rate increase of $300 (3.2%) and the
ongoing support of our donors and community. The Administration remains
focused on controlling costs while maintaining a top quality program with smaller
average class sizes of 20.5 students, highly qualified teachers at competitive
wages and a robust offering of extracurricular activities. Consequently, Marist’s
financial condition remains strong as the school continues to meet its operating
needs while initiating the Advancing Marist capital campaign for future
facility improvements.
2012-13 Development Revenue
Development initiatives this past year resulted in more than $740,000 in revenue
(excluding Advancing Marist capital campaign) from fundraisers, private gifts,
grants and in-kind donations. In addition to funding the general operating budget,
additional projects that were made possible by these efforts include smart boards
and projectors for the math classrooms, document cameras for the history and
foreign language classrooms and backboards in the gym. Previous restricted gifts
are being used to improve our Catholic identity on campus, including four bronze
statuaries being installed late this fall. Generous in-kind gifts from many parents
and businesses helped us throughout the year on a multitude of projects, including
all new equipment and flooring in the weight room. All of these projects have
benefitted every Marist student by improving the school environment and facilities.
Annual Campaigns
Each year, 3 revenue programs help make up the $1,865 difference between the
actual cost of educating a Marist student and the cost of tuition:
• Auction – The 2013 Auction, A Splendid Cellarbration!, was a record year
both in attendance and funds raised: a sold-out crowd of more than 450
people attended, sponsorships and underwriting were at an all-time high,
and the generous spirit of all involved resulted in more than $300,000
raised. This includes $59,350 restricted to tuition assistance and $9,000
to technology.
• Annual Appeal – Each year, members of the Marist community – alumni,
alumni parents, grandparents, current families, staff, businesses and friends
of Marist – step forward to demonstrate their support of the Marist mission
and the legacy of Catholic education in Eugene by making a donation to
the Annual Appeal.
2012 - 2013
Development Revenues
50%
39%
40%
30%
25%
20%
14%
10%
10%
0
50%
40%
Sources and Applications
The Marist administration and school board are committed to keeping tuition
affordable by managing expenses and soliciting the ongoing support of our entire
community. The Marist Development Office, established in 2009, continues to
identify and secure alternate sources of revenue to fund operation expenses not
covered by tuition.
30%
20%
10%
0
6%
3%
2% 1%
Annual Appeal
Auction
Endowment
In-Kind Donations
3rd Party Grants
Sign Sponsors
G.A.P.
Other
• Gracious Assistance from Parents (G.A.P.) – The G.A.P. program offers parents,
family members and others in our community the opportunity to help cover the
gap between tuition and education costs by making a tax-deductible contribution.
Sign Sponsorships
This program supports the Marist athletics and activities general operating
budget. Sponsors are given the option to direct half of their funds to a specific
sport or activity.
Grants
Marist applied for more than $57,000 in 3rd party grants last year and received
the following:
Storms Family Foundation to fund activities for Marist for Life.
Archdiocese of Portland for a matching safety grant to fund a new PA system.
Archdiocese of Portland for tuition assistance.
Photo by Toni Cooper
ACS-Hach High School Chemistry Grant to purchase portable field monitors.
Marist Foundation Endowment
The Marist Development Office supports the Marist Foundation with year-round
efforts to grow the endowment fund through unrestricted gifts, planned giving,
newly endowed scholarships, and gifts to existing scholarships.
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Marist's honor roll
The generosity of our community
is a testimony to the support of
Marist Catholic High School, our
mission, our students, teachers, and
staff. We are extremely grateful for
the kindness of so many families,
friends, alumni, and businesses who
contribute to the financial stability
of Marist.
We extend our sincere gratitude to all
who have contributed to Marist over
the past fiscal year. Thank you for
making a difference and for helping
us continue the tradition of Catholic
high school education.
The following donors made financial
gifts to Marist between July 1, 2012,
and June 30, 2013, through a variety
of campaigns and efforts, including
(but not limited to): Sports Sign
Sponsorship, Annual Appeal, G.A.P.
(Gracious Assistance from Parents),
Arts Angels, Annual Auction, and the
Advancing Marist Campaign.
We strive to accurately recognize
each of our generous donors and
regret any omissions or errors.
Please call the Development
Office at 541-681-5470 if there
are any corrections.
Ralph & Sue (Stirewalt) Adlesich '57
Kevin & Irene Alltucker
Jon & Terri Anderson
Corey & Holly Anderson
John & Nancy Anderson
Shelli Anderson
Andy & Rosie (Koffler)
Andreason '54
Anonymous
Richard '83 & Velma Atkinson
Anna Atkinson '94
Josh Auerbach '00
Mike & Marilu Baird
Sally Baker
Ryan & Stacey Baker
William Stein & Ann Banks '54
Fred '52 & Lois (Bofferding) Banks '56
Gino '57 & Norma Barbisan
Jim & Eileen Bartko
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Dan & Kathie Bedbury
Andy Bennion
Fred & Mary Benoit
Robert Berg
Kevin Beyer '79
Billy Mac's
Robert & Lucille Blaesi
Jordyn Bloom
Blue Monkey DBA The Cooler
Frank & Susan Bocci
Bill & Julie Boffing
John & Lisa Bollinger
Christopher & Heidi Bolz
Bonn Roof Care
Sally Bonzer
Byron & Becky Boyd
Lynda Bradshaw
Chris Bradshaw-Holzapfel
Kerry & Tesa Brainard
Denny & Kelli Braud
David & Barbara Brazelton
Jeff Breaden '95
John & Joann Breeden '50
Robert & Susan Breeden
Catherine Brown '73
Fr. David Brown
Glenn & Renee Buchanan
Dan & Pam Buckwald
Builder's Electric
Michael & Lori Butler
Courtney Campbell
Chris & Sheryl Cardani
Carl's Jr.
Lynette Carlson
Thomas & Mary Cary
Cascade Manor
Rick & Darci Christian
Gertrude (Moran) Christy '37
Mark & Krista Chronister
Steve & Alayne Clarke
Mark '69 & Terrie (Tremaine)
Clemens '69
Paul & Lana Clements
Mike & Christa Clinton
Betty Cohen '47
Roger & Kim Coleman
Michael Colgan '81
Community Foundation Sonoma
County - Chris & Cheree
Hayes Foundation
Judson & Margaret (Gimpl) Compton '41
Jay & Judy Conroy
Marjorie Conroy
Joe & Cynthia (Duyck) '81 Couey
Country Financial
Phileo Foundation - James Crabbe '63
Brian & Mandi (Butler) Craner '99
Bob & Kathryn Crippen
Bob & Michelle (Portz) '87 Cross
John Dalke & Kristie Hammitt-Dalke
Melvin & Mary Lou Damewood
Mel '74 & Kathy Damewood
Lee & Kathryn Daniel
José & Jennifer DaSilva
Sam & Julie DeBellis
James DeCrane
Gregory Deggelman '82
Charene Dehne '91
Richard A Del Guercio Foundation
Chad & Jodi DePaoli
Dr. Michael Devereux
Rob & Cheri Dickman
Bernie & Donna (Walsh) '79 Dorsey
Elmer & Marian Dreiling
Glenn & Debbie Duckworth
Elizabeth DuPriest '97
Chris '74 & Diane Duyck
Roy Eberle '56
Myron Eckhardt
James & Patricia Edwards
Jon & April Ekstrom
Jeff & Molly Elder
Charlie & Robyn (Blair) Emde '95
Al & Eileen Emrick
Therese Engelmann
Engelmann Becker Corporation
Robert & Caroline Estill
Eugene Firefighters Association
Eugene Pediatric Assoc
Eugene/Thurston Urgent Care
Anitra (Reaney) Evans '80
Jon & Vivian Ewing
Rick '69 & Teresa (Burns) Ewoniuk '69
Philip & Mary Farrington
Bill & Julie Ferrari
Lawrence '55 & Mary Fieland
Jim & Sue Finlayson
Lois Fisher
Dan & Denise Fitzpatrick
Shirley Flaming
P. Marlin '51 & Shirley Franssen
Harry & Judy (Pierson) Fredricks '58
Loren Free
Gerald Freitas '73
Chris & Julia (Swadener) Fudge '84
Michael & Erin Fuller
Richard '54 & Rose Furrer
Mike & Maryrose (Keolker) Gangle '75
James '57 & Patricia Jungers
Joe & Cathleen Karcher
Dale & Cissy (Holvey) Kast '80
Paul & Kirsten Keller
Peter '79 & Joan (Meagher) Kerns '79
Kernutt Stokes LLP
James '70 & Leslie Kerr
Jerry & Arlene (Klocek) Kersey '65
Kiefer Mazda - Kia
John & Nancy Kiesewetter
Steve & Sally Killgore
Richard & Alisa Kincade
Terri Kirkpatrick
Scott & Kathy Kitchel
Wayne & Catherine Kleckner
Chris & Kelley (Olsen) Kline '80
Knights of Columbus
Glen & Janet (Herring) Knowlton '56
Jeff & Summer Knowlton
Sang Knudson
Steve & Christine Koester
Mick & Arvilla Kokkeler
Steve & Lisa Korth
KPD Insurance
Jeff & Sue Krier
Valley Medical Services John Kungys
Regina Kungys
KVAL-TV
Wayne Laemmle '54
Brent & Michelle (Gonyea) Laing '85
Dan & Elise Landry
Lane Community College
William Lange
Curtis & Brenda Large
Robert & Peggy Laver
Law Office of Brian Thompson
Richard & Christine (Evonuk)
Ledgerwood '67
Kevin '91 & Sara Lee
Jae & Jae Lee
Robert & Arlene Lee
Steve & Sally Lee
Jad & Sherri Lemhouse
Photos by Toni Cooper
Jeanette Herro
Jeannie (LaBarre) Hicks '57
Emery Hilles '08
David & Diza (Hoglen) Hilles '81
James '64 & Carla Hoffman
Roger & Jo Anne Hogfoss
Ben Hollander '05
Matt Hollander '08
William & Maureen Hollander
Fred & Karen Hood
Cheryl (Hafdahl) Horner '63
CJT Properties
Tom & Cris Houser
Colleen (Miller) Howley '86
Tony Huck
Kyle & Kate Hudson
IB Roof Systems
Imperial Floors
Industrial Finishes
Industrial Source
Mark Jackson
Luke & Lindsay Jackson
Robert & Carolyn (Amundson)
Jacobson '57
Richard & Lynn Jacobson
Tony & Terry James
Michael & Joanne Jamieson
Glen & Peggy Jahnke
Derek Janssen '98
Mark '75 & Monica Jaszkowski
JCK Restaurants
Jeff Krier Insurance &
Financial Services
Katie Jeremiah '97
Jerry’s Home Improvement
Brian & Debbie Jewett
Joe's Garage
David & Shannon (McDonald)
Johnson '88
Roger Johnson & Gretchen Dawson
James & Gael Johnson
Winchell Jonas & Corrine Nesting
Bill '64 & Judith Jones
Brian '86 & Jill Jones
Rick & Mandy Gardner
Beth (Brinkman) Garland '87
Dr. Jedidiah Gass
Eric & Anita Geisler
Dr. Robert Gemmell
Charlie Stanton & Julie Gemmell
John '43 & Tink Gent
Frank & Laurie Geske
Jarred & Mari (Pittman) Gibson '90
Grant & Cara Gilchrist
Kellen & Brianna (Albertini) Gilmore '00
Fr. Carl Gimpl '46
Maurice & Beverly Giroux
Trudi Glander '84
Werner & Betty Goeckel
Joe '80 & Janine Gonyea
Steven Good
John & Mary Gorman
Matthias & Suzanne Graf
Robert '50 & Joy Grant
Br. Daniel Grogan
Doug & Dawn D Gubrud
Elaine Gubrud
Robert & Helen Gwozdz
Dr. Robert Hacker & Linda Ouellet
Mark & Kim Haga
Christopher & Sharon Hainley
Josh & Tiffany Halbrook
Ray & Sue (Mersdorf) Hallett '65
John Hammer '68
Marvin & Becky Hammerschmith
Thomas & Janet Hannah
Vicky Hanson
Julie Harper
Dr. Gerald Harper
Harry Ritchie Jewelers
Chris & Cheree Hayes
John '91 & Candice Heideman
Philip & Arvilla Heidt
Greg & Marilyn Helms
Bill & Winnie Henderson
Eric Henshaw & Cathleen O'Reilly
Patrick '86 & Jean Herbst
Elaine (Schmidt) Herring '59
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Marist's honor roll continued
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Les Schwab Tire Centers
Dr. Helen Lester
Joe & Kathie Levelle
Chiling & Siu Kong Li
Scott Lilley '76
Rob Lilley & Sarah Brendler
Stan & Carrie (Wilson) Link '81
Jane (Grosulak) Liston '57
Luna Sea Fish House
Bob & Barbara Mack
John & Norine Madden
Dick '59 & Kathleen Maher
Valerie Maher
William & Diane Mangels
Catherine (Gaughan) Mant '68
James & Mary Kay Manwill
Cameron & Nicole (Portz) Martin '90
Rick & Linda Martin
James & Rita Martin
Joe & Lou Ann Martin
Michael & Edwena Matychuck
Clem '67 & Tammy (Norris) May '75
Jessica May '05
Reba McClary
Karen McDowell
Sean & Lucy McGann
Stephen McGirr & Susan Polchert
Charlene McLain
Morgan '73 & Janet McQuiston
Julio Medina
Richard Medlen
James & Patricia Menezes
Cleora (Smith) Mersdorf '37 †
Wally & June Miller
Elizabeth Miller
Robb & Dee Miller
Nasser & Jill Mirhosseyni
Joseph Moore '79
Garth '82 & Melissa Morgan
George & Cheryl Morris
William Morrisette
Ryan Moser
Jerrold & Deborah Moser
Maria Moule
Tom Mulhern
David Munsey
The Murphy Company
Byron & Sandy (Bringe) Murray '72
Daniel & Denise Myrick
Louise Nagy
National Transport
Monika Neale
Raymond '66 & Debbie Nehl
Garrett Nehl '96
MA RIS T M AGA Z INE
Tripp & Sherri Nelson
NeuroSpine Institute
Larry & Elva Newman
Newman's Fish Company
Chris & Elise Noonan
Northwest Community CU
NW Oral Maxillofacial &
Implant Surgery
Craig & Kimberly O'Bryant
Gary & Michelle (Beck)
Ochenkoski '84
Old Dominion Repair
Andy Oldham & Toni Cooper
Rob & Amy Olive
John & Vicki Olson
Olsson Industrial Electric
David Olszyk & Teresa Danovich
Eileen O’Neil
Oregon Family Dental
Oregon Oral & Implant Surgeons
Peter & Vicki Osredkar
Larry & Beth Over
PacificSource
Papa’s Pizza
Paul Craviotto
Dorothy (Kemp) Pearson '62
Byron & Andrea Penn
Raechel Petersen-Quigley
Chris & Kristi Peterson
Susan Pickrel
Ken & Shari Pimental
Andrew Pittman '80
Catherine Pittman
Greg & Mary Jo Pitts
Bart & Melissa Pollard
Bill & Heidi Pollock
Gloria (Haniuk) Prichett '67
Estate of Maureen Proulx '49
PT Solutions
Jack '51 & Jacqueline Pynes
Shawn '82 & Erin Pynes
Jerry & Patty Ragan
Ben Rain
John & Matheial Ranstad
Keith & Anita Rea
Michael & Marjorie Rear
Jeff Rear
REDE Group
John Reed & Dian Nafis
Kevin '74 & Sharon Reel
Harry Reel
Jim Reinking
Rentoregon.org
Erik & Dorothy (Chambers)
Riechers '80
RMA Martial Arts
Fr. Daniel Rolland
Kathleen Ross
Carl & Jackie Ruckwardt
Gina (DeChamps) Runnion '59
Russell Realty Inc.
Mike & Wendy Russo
Michael & Diane Rustik
Donald & Faye Sadowsky
Safeway
Steven & Linda (Free) Salmon '78
John & Shelley Saraceno
Saraceno Enterprises Inc.
Scottie & Earlene Scallion
Doug & Shirley Schaaf
Joe & Phyllis Schaffeld
David '74 & Alexis (Bonzer)
Schmidt '70
Jerry & Colleen Schneider
Ken & Kristen Schneider
Tim & Linda Schor
Charles & Elizabeth Search
Thomas & Amy Sessums
Ramin & Tracie (McKay) Shojai '83
Wes & Diane Sibole
Augie & Kristin Sick
Shelly Silver
Nick & Kellie Skrepetos
Clay & Collette Skurdal
Slocum Orthopedics
Nelson & Elba Solano
Steven '81 & Cathlyn Splonskowski
Spring Creek Holly Farm
Sprinter Electric
Joseph Stacy '72
John '79 & Julie (Free) Stacy '80
Stanton Vineyard
Kevin '82 & Melinda Stapleton
Paul Starr '67
Jeremy Starr '71
Jason Stefely
Leon Sterner
Rick & Kathy Stewart
Tom & Susan Stewart
Michael '90 & Jessica Stokes
Matt & Nicole Stopher
Andy & Chris Storment
John & Carol (Evonuk) Sullivan '63
Timothy Sullivan '72
Tom & Muriel Sunada
Josep & Heidi Susec
Daniel & Nancy Sutton
Bob '58 & Edna Wellnitz
Lou Wenzl '60
Blaine & Jennifer Werner
Joe & Beth West
Tony & Alexandra (Edmondson)
Westover '00
Brian Weymouth
Jack & Kay Wharfield
Dr. Ben White
Michael & Kay Whitney
Tim & Carol Whitsel
Wildish Land Co.
Francis Wilger
Teresa Wilson
Mary Wiltse
Joy Winner
John & Molly (O’Neil) Wirch '63
Court & Beth Wirth
Alden & Eloise Wolfe
Harry & Connie Wonham
Woodard Family Foundation
Michel Wooten
Ming Yang
Walter & Marian (Wobbe) Young '50
Phillip & Laurie Zerzan
Matching Gifts
Chambers Family Foundation
Chevron Humankind
Matching Gift Program
Fidelity Foundation
Matching Gifts to Education
Levi Strauss Foundation
State Farm Companies Foundation
U.S. Bancorp Foundation Employee
Matching Gift Program
Grants
Archdiocese of Portland
Larry & Sherry Swartz
Taco Bell
Zeny Tapp
Kevin & Lesle Tarrant
Geraldine (Heitzman) Teman '53
Jerry '54 & Mary Ann Thenell
Roger & Debbie Thompson
Timberline Dental
Eric & Leslie (Blume) Tompkins '73
Dwayne Tyner
Valley River Inn
Roger & Sharon Van Loan
Village Plaza Dental
Visiting Angels
David Visser '04
Donna Wagner
Pat Wagner & Fay Sunada
John & Cheryl Waide
Nathaniel Waldron '06
Dustin Waldron '08
Jenna Waldron '11
Jay & Sharee Waldron
Marie (Evoniuk) Ward '53 &
William Pick
Mary (Jacobs) Weber '53
Robert & Cheri Weeks
Norman Weitzel '49
Timothy & Judy Welch
Storms Family Foundation
ACS - Hach High School
† Deceased
Photo by Abby Crowell '15
Photo by Abby Crowell '15
Photo by Luba Kalstad '15
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foundation gifts
The Marist Foundation is an
independent organization specifically
charged with managing long-term
endowments for the benefit of Marist
Catholic High School. Founded in
1969, the Foundation manages more
than $2.1M in assets through 48
named funds endowed as legacies or
in the memory of many members of
the Marist community.
Endowed Scholarship
Donations
Diane G. Andersen Memorial
Scholarship
James Arp Memorial Scholarship
Sister John Backenstos Scholarship
John & Joann Breeden Family
Scholarship*
John '50 & Joann (Oswald) Breeden '52
Peter C. Bronson Drug
Education Fund
Clarence & Eileen Brown
Memorial Textbook Scholarship
Daniel '66 & Ellen Brown
Dorothy (Brown) Rochon '51
Fran & Dale Cooley Scholarship
Lucy Duffy Memorial Scholarship
Stan & Naoma Duyck
Family Scholarship
Tracy Dennis
Stanley Duyck †
Michael J. Dwyer Memorial
Scholarship
Dr. Robert Furrer Memorial
Scholarship
Kevin Gallagher Memorial
Scholarship
John Gallagher '62
Thomas '64 & Cheryl Gallagher
Magnhild "Sue" Gallagher
Fred & Donna Gent Family
Scholarship
Fred '49 & Donna Gent
Anne Greig Memorial Scholarship
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Scott Halbrook Memorial
Scholarship
Monsignor Edmund Murnane
Scholarship
John Hammer Scholarship
Religious Education Grant
Henry Hanson Scholarship
Bill Richards Scholarship
William & Shirley Richards
Verne Hawn Scholarship
Thomas Hawn '53
Jill Richardson Family Scholarship
Richard C. Williams & Stanley
Howard Scholarship
Howard Scholz Memorial
Scholarship
Jerry Holvey Scholarship
Don '81 & Julie Jones, Jr.
David & Sandra Shepard
Scholarship
David Shepard '60
Matthew '03 & Lindsey Shepard
Steve '65 & Martha Shepard
Thomas R. Shepard '01
Ed Hummel Scholarship
Bob Jeremiah Scholarship
Joseph & Cathleen Karcher
Scholarship
Freda Kirkish Scholarship
Michael Kirkish Scholarship
Joan Kremers Memorial
Scholarship
Judge Edward Leavy Scholarship
Jack Starr Memorial Scholarship
J. Michael Starr '55
Hugh & Adella Stewart Memorial
Scholarship*
Robert '56 & Linda Stewart
Stub Stewart Academic Excellence
Scholarship
Michael G. Lewis, Jr. Memorial
Scholarship
Michael & Sandra Lewis
in memory of Alex West
Mary Ann Magee
Mark & Doris Storms Scholarship
Louis & Katharine Lopez Family
Scholarship
Kathy Yocum Scholarship
Jon Nuxoll
Shelly Silver
L.V. "Bud" & Rose Macke Family
Scholarship
Brother Patrick Magee Scholarship
Marist Arts Endowment
Anonymous
Dick & Sue Abraham
Christopher & Sharon Hainley
Vicky Hanson
Pete & Joan (Meagher) Kerns '79
Jae & Jae Lee
William & Diane Mangels
Reba McClary
David Olszyk & Teresa Danovich
Tony & Alexandra (Edmondson) Westover '00
Marist Brothers Scholarship
Marist Parents Association
Scholarship
Memorial Scholarship Fund
Bill & Delores Tremaine Memorial
Scholarship
Troutman Scholarship
*Endowed in 2013
†Deceased
Foundation General Donations
Jim '64 & Carla Hoffman
Jon & Terri Anderson
Clara Bricher
Michael & Ann Caffey
Armond Clemens '63
MichaelColgan '81
Chris & Robin Cummings
Williams & Paula Dion-Watson
Cal ’47 & Flo Doss
Robert & Connie DuPriest
Daniel Eberle '62
John '79 & Kathy Gartland
Brian & Mary Genovese
Jo Ann Gish
Gene & Dorothy (Furrer) Gustafson '49
Matching Funds Donations
The Prudential Foundation
Wells Fargo Foundation 2012-13 Scholarship Recipients
Diane G. Andersen Memorial
Scholarship
Madisyn Bryant
Mattison DiMercurio
Karson Silver
Sister John Backenstos Scholarship
Hernan Gonzalez
John & Joann Breeden Family
Scholarship*
Clarence & Eileen Brown
Memorial Textbook Scholarship
Anna Houser
Fran & Dale Cooley Scholarship
Chaney Hart
Lucy Duffy Memorial Scholarship
Colby Anderson
Stan & Naoma Duyck Family
Scholarship
Kaitlyn DiMercurio
Joshua Harper
Ryan Helbling
Kriscia Rivas
Michael J. Dwyer Memorial
Scholarship
Cody King
Dr. Robert Furrer Memorial
Scholarship
Colleen Peterson
Matthew Young
Lauren Zack
Kevin Gallagher Memorial
Scholarship
Martha Gehrig
Gerald & Sharon Hagan
Richard & Paola Hardt
Cary & Kathryn Hart
Gerald & Mary (Conley) Hohman '61
Donald ’59 & Pat (Hubert) Klenke '59
Donald '79 & Marilyn Lance
E. Joyce (Tork) Lane '54
Ingrid Lowery '78
Kathryn (Heidenriech) Lytle '49
Martin MacDonald &
Leslie Jamison
Mary Elizabeth Madden '98
Robert McAllister Jr. '63
George & Evelyn Mears
Billie D.Olson '65
Laurie N. Rowe
Richard & Sheila Stokes
Mark & Sherry Stuckart
Lynda Weilbrenner
Mary Ann (Huff) Wilk '62
Julie Williams-Jenkins
Fred & Donna Gent Family
Scholarship
Tristan Du Chateau
Anne Greig Memorial Scholarship
Ben Fusek
Scott Halbrook Memorial
Scholarship
Jessica Buser
Taylor Gregory
Samantha Inouye
Tanner Lloyd
John Hammer Scholarship
Adam Houser
Henry Hanson Scholarship
Hayley Olson
Verne Hawn Scholarship
Victoria Carlson
Karina Garcia Cervantes
Amanda Power
Richard C. Williams & Stanley
Howard Scholarship
Marcella Buser
Jerry Holvey Scholarship
Zachary Silva
Ed Hummel Scholarship
Garrett Stollar
Bob Jeremiah Scholarship
Rowdy Huston
Joseph & Cathleen Karcher
Scholarship
Kennedy Sundberg
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foundation gifts continued
2012-13 Scholarship Recipients
(continued)
Freda Kirkish Scholarship
Jeffrey Carr
Michael Kirkish Scholarship
Martha Gehrig
Joan Kremers Memorial
Scholarship
Kai Harper
Judge Edward Leavy Scholarship
Joshua Harper
Michael G. Lewis, Jr. Memorial
Scholarship
Sean Champoux
Courtney Rustik
Peter Young
Louis & Katharine Lopez Family
Scholarship
Jacob Cornwell
L.V. "Bud" & Rose Macke Family
Scholarship
Lindsey Chapman
Brother Patrick Magee
Scholarship
Mitchell Young
Marist Arts Endowment*
Marist Brothers Scholarship
Avery May
Photos by Toni Cooper
Scholarship
Nicholette Mirhosseyni
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Christian Spears
Levi Spears
Monsignor Edmund Murnane
Scholarship
Scarlett Frunz
Religious Education Grant
Bill Richards Scholarship
Hernan Gonzalez
Jill Richardson Family Scholarship
Gavin Doremus
Howard Scholz Memorial
Scholarship
Nicholette Mirhosseyni
David & Sandra Shepard
Scholarship
Jeffrey Carr
Jack Starr Memorial Scholarship
Sadie Bernard
Hugh & Adella Stewart Memorial
Scholarship*
Stub Stewart Academic Excellence
Scholarship
Kaitlyn Witschger
Mark & Doris Storms Scholarship
Taron Holaday
Trevor Konrady
Austen Whitney
Bill & Delores Tremaine Memorial
Scholarship
Austen Stanley
Troutman Scholarship
Coleman Byrum
Kaelen Byrum
Lauren Chapman
Tyler Dennis
Kassandra McCabe
Molly McCabe
Morgan Silver
Kathy Yocum* Scholarship
Loretta Young Scholarship
Margaret Quartararo
*Newly endowed scholarships will
be awarded to first recipients in the
2013-14 academic year.
Foundation Financials*
7/1/12 – 6/30/13
Donations &
Memorial Gifts
$5,345
Endowment/$109,191
Scholarship Gifts
Total Gifts
Assets as of 6/30/13
$114,536
$2,173,549
Scholarship Distribution $62,000
* Pending completion of Financial
Review by Jones & Roth PC
school profile
Faith
Marist is the only local high school to offer a Christ-centered community that
cultivates respect, sincere care for those in need, and service to others. Our
student body in 2012-13 was approximately 50% Catholic and 50% other. Four
years of Theology are required for graduation, which includes a service learning
component. Our students participated in regular school Masses and a variety of
team Masses prior to competitions and extracurricular activities. Each year,
students have an opportunity to participate in retreats, with the most intensive
being the Junior Encounter.
Academics
Marist offers 22 College Now courses and 10 Advanced Placement courses.
These courses allow a student to earn college credit for Marist course work.
A large number of students participated in these courses with some achieving
enough credits to enter college as sophomores. Marist has the ability to offer
courses that help students earn college credit because of the caliber of teachers
the school employs. Eighty percent of Marist teachers hold advanced degrees
within the subject area they are teaching. Our average class size is 20.5; our
teacher to student ratio is 18:1. Ninety-nine point nine percent of our students
graduate in 4 years with 98.16% attending college. Marist offers a full class
load: 7 classes per day, 177 student contact days per year. The Marist curriculum
includes a full range of electives in art, music, theatre, and more. Marist had 2
National Merit Commended Scholars and continues to have higher SAT scores
then the national average.
Leadership
Marist has 27 athletic teams with multiple levels and has been an eight-time
recipient of the Oregonian Cup, has participated in 44 state championships,
and is part of 5A competition. Ninety percent of our students participated in
1 or more of the 40 extra-curricular programs offered. Marist offers activities
such as: Chess, Robotics, Outdoor Adventures, Marist for Life, Speech &
Debate, Pep, Jazz, and Rock bands, Strings program, Liturgical and Vocal
Ensemble choirs and more. The Marist Theatre produces 3 performances/
musicals yearly.
Service
Marist students complete 65 hours of Christian service as part of their graduation
requirement. In preparation for this Christian service project, each student
completes 15 hours of service to family, community, and church as part of
the first two years of their Theology coursework. Last year, our senior class
completed approximately 8,000 hours of service.
In addition, parents completed hundreds of hours of service, contributing their
time and expertise serving on school and foundation boards, helping with
maintenance of the school grounds, concession stands, sporting events, front
desk service, retreats, student supervision, and fundraisers including the Marist
Auction. Collectively, this service represented an in-kind contribution to the
school of several hundred thousand dollars.
Marist Mission
Marist Catholic High School is
a Christ-centered, welcoming
community, committed to academic
excellence and preparing students to
lead and serve others.
Marist Philosophy
To prepare students for this world
and the next, Marist works in partnership with its parents and families
with fidelity to the Gospel of Jesus
Christ as reflected in the teachings and traditions of the Roman
Catholic Church. As such, our first
and foremost belief is that each and
every person has been created in
God's image. This truth permeates
every facet of the school community
and from it flow two basic assumptions: the highest human calling is to
love and to be loved and the whole
person is to be cherished, developed,
and cared for.
Enrollment
For the 2012-13 school year, 528 students attended Marist Catholic High School.
Students came from O’Hara Catholic School, St. Paul Parish School and from
more than 30 different public and private elementary and middle schools in
our area.
With Christian faith as the foundation, education is necessarily a
process which pursues wisdom and
truth. In such an environment,
education becomes a permanently
self-expanding activity, leading to
understanding and freedom. It is
characterized by a palpable sense of
self-discipline, graciousness, charity,
and hope.
While Marist is called to address
directly the many educational and
spiritual needs of its students, it
is not the students alone who are
served. A Marist education inspires
its students to become moral, caring,
and competent leaders who, with
a sense of joy and zeal, place their
gifts at the service of the common
good and pursue a social order that
is attentive to the welfare and rights
of others.
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CAMPUS NOTES
Laying the Foundation, Continuing the Journey
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Freshman theology teacher, David Haggard, goes over the Marist Charism
with his students in the front office lobby.
Marist alumni and past retreat team members,
Ian Skurdal '09 and Lauren Nelson '11, perform
a skit on the Formation Retreat.
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he newest members of the Marist
community began the school year
with a splash in more ways than one.
After a week of traditional Welcome
Week activities ending with the Kissing of the ‘M’ in the Marist fountain, the
freshman class returned to Marist late on
a September Saturday evening right in the
middle of typhoon-like wind and rain for
the 12th annual Freshman Lock-In.
The freshmen joined a force of Marist
staff and junior and senior leaders for
a night full of icebreakers, small group
sessions, a late-night Mass celebrated by
Father Daniel Rolland from the Newman
Center, a midnight dance party bursting
with energy and enthusiasm, and plenty
Senior
Leaders
greet the
freshmen as
they arrive
with smiles,
songs and
umbrellas,
on a very
stormy
Lock-In
night in late
Septemeber.
of free-time to play games. By the time
seven a.m. rolled around, freshmen and
leaders alike were sleepy, but felt the night
was a success.
Photo by Josh McIntire '15.
he 2013-14 Retreat Team was
brought to life this fall on the annual Formation Retreat held each year
to help the team members prepare to
lead the Junior Encounters and Sophomore Journey Retreats. The 40 junior
and senior team members were led
by Director of Campus Ministry Rick
Martin along with eight Marist staff
members and seven Marist alumni.
The alumni led the small groups
by sharing their own faith journeys
and wisdom from their experiences
on retreat team with the current high
schoolers. The seven alumi included
Angela Saraceno '07, Danielle Kast
'09, Blake Swanson '09, Ian Skurdal
'09, Jacob Guckenberger '10, Lauren
Nelson '11 and Katie Kline '11.
of an Arts and Environment
committee that grew out of
the accreditation process five
years ago.
The new plaques have
already served as educational
material for the community.
Freshman theology teacher
David Haggard ended his classtime campus tours in the front
office to reinforce for students
the story of Marist — including
the unique contributions of the
Marist Brothers and the Sisters
of the Holy Names.
Freshmen Welcomed
Formation Retreat
arist’s front lobby got a
makeover this fall with
a new coat of paint and an
arrangement of words, plaques
and photos that visually tell the
story of Marist.
Theology teacher Matthew
Oppe said that, “the history of
where we’ve come from, who we
are now, and the direction we’re
moving in will be such a great
witness to all our visitors and a
great reminder to ourselves.”
The project was made
possible through the hard work
Freshman Jack Thornton, still full of energy at 3 a.m.,
fights a bungee cord in order to reach his goal.
CAMPUS NOTES
Marist For Life Receives National Recognition
New Staff
Photo by Zac Oldham '14
arah BairdReed '02, rejoined the Marist
community this
fall as a part time
literature
teacher.
She
is also kept
Sarah Baird-Reed
busy on campus as both the supervisor of the
Academic Support class and as
the temporary Student Government moderator. In her free time
Reed says she enjoys spending time
with her family and doing
anything outdoors.
Junior Tate Rupp draws one of his 100 hearts in the Marist courtyard while freshman Susmi Helbling does the
same in the background.
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fter being a positive presence on the
Marist campus for four and a half
years, the Marist for Life club, led by
theology teacher Heidi Susec, has been
named Club of the Month for September by
the Students for Life of America, a national
organization.
So far this year the club has organized
a sucessful diaper drive for 1st Way of
Eugene, had a pizza party with Marist
for Life alums, held a pro-life Mass, and
participated in the West Coast National
Chalk Day by drawing over 3,500 hearts in
the Marist courtyard to call to mind the
reality of abortion.
The 20 members will continue to
stand up for life by holding a t-shirt design
contest, participating in the 40 Days for
Life Campaign in October and initiating a
petition regarding pro-life voting.
Members of the 2013-14 Marist For Life club.
S
B
eth Keech
joins the
Marist staff
as the newest
addition to the
foreign language
department.
She says she is
Beth Keech
excited for the
coming year because she feels that
Marist’s educational philosophy is
very much aligned with her own.
When she is not busy teaching at
either Marist or Lane Community
College, she enjoys spending free
time with her 3 year-old son.
Senior Scholars Recognized
his September four Marist seniors were
recognized nationally for their academic
achievements.
Seniors Olivia Del Guercio and Hernan
Gonzalez were named the 2013-14 National
Hispanic Recognition Program Scholars for
being amongst the top 2% of Hispanic/Latino
students who took the 2012 PSAT/NMSQT/
PAA and having a cumulative GPA of 3.5
or higher in their junior year. The NHRP
was initiated in 1983 to identify outstanding
Hispanic/Latino high school students.
Seniors JP Kiefer and Zac Oldham were
recognized as National Merit Commended
Scholars for being in the top 3 percent of
the 1.5 million students who took the PSAT/
NMSQT last year.
Photo by Zac Oldham '14
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Senior National Merit Commended Scholars, JP Kiefer
and Zac Oldham with Principal Jay Conroy.
National Hispanic Recogniton Program
Scholars, seniors Olivia Del Guercio and
Hernan Gonzalez.
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CLASS NOTES
Marist alumni, if you attended O’Hara
Catholic School, they want to hear from
you! O’Hara will be celebrating 125
years of Catholic education in Eugene.
They hope to connect with as many of
their alumni as possible in preparation
for the year-long celebration in 2014.
If you are an O’Hara alum or if you can
help them get in touch with someone
who is, please contact Sean Jones
(Marist '94) at [email protected]
or 541-485-5291 x305.
undergraduate degree at the University
of Notre Dame and received her
Doctorate of Medicine at Loyola
University Chicago Stritch School of
Medicine in Maywood, Illinois in 2007.
1950s
Bob Stewart '56 and his wife Lynn
celebrated their 50th wedding
anniversary on December 27, 2013 and
are enjoying their retirement traveling all
over the world. They stopped by Marist
on their trip to the Pacific Northwest and
just returned from Beijing and Shanghai.
They are excited for their trip to Nova
Scotia in 2014 to see where Bob’s
family originated.
1980s
Sarina (Passarelli) Bronson '99 has
been blessed with three beautiful boys
– Luke, John, and Paul. She and her
husband Greg are raising their family in
Squaw Valley, California where Sarina
loves being a stay at home mom.
2000s
bags in all stores. To learn more about
Garrett’s story, go to www.julynine.com.
Alicia
(McCallum)
Odell '05 married
Sean Odell on
August 17, 2013.
The couple have
been together for
two years and are
living in Portland,
Oregon.
Brian Hendrix
'06 and Alyssa
(Forester)
Hendrix '06
were married on
June 22, 2013
on the beach
at Coronado,
California. The
couple lives in
Eugene, Oregon.
Colleen (Miller) Howley '86 recently
moved to Oregon City, Oregon from
Central New Jersey. She and her
husband Jim moved when he accepted
a sales leadership role in healthcare
technology with Terumo BCT. She is
the Director for Marathon Deployment,
a national IT services firm based in
Massachusetts. Their daughter Emilee
and her husband reside in Amherst, NH.
1990s
Evan Haney '94 works at the
Engelmann-Becker Corporation in
Eugene as a co-author of instructional
programs. Evan studied philosophy
at Le Moyne College, a Jesuit school
in Syracuse, NY, for two years. He
spent one year in England and then
graduated summa cum laude from
SUNY Binghamton in 1999. He received
a Master's Degree in philosophy from
the University of Oregon and taught
Humanities and Philosophy courses there
and at Linfield College in McMinnville,
Oregon until 2011.
Heather (Hoffman)
Campion '99 is Slocum
Orthopedics’ newest hand
and wrist specialist. After
graduating from Marist,
Heather completed her
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Dyan (Paiement) Sultzer '00 was
married in Cabo San Lucas in early
2013. She and husband Eric had an
intimate church ceremony with just
close family and friends in Eugene
on July 27, 2013.
Garrett
Loveall '04
was featured
on “The Today
Show” for his
new business
venture – July
Nine – a tote
bag line made
in Oregon.
His canvas
and reusable
bags are a hit
after Eugene
recently
banned plastic
Anthony Kempf '07 married Vanessa
on August 24, 2013. The couple lives
in Eugene, Oregon.
Lydia Gust '08 is employed at Peace
Health River Bend Hospital after
graduating from nursing school in the
spring of 2013. She and her high school
sweetheart, Grant Mascolo '08 are
planning their 2014 wedding.
Matt DeBellis '09
graduated from the
University of Oregon
in June with a Bachelor
of Science in Social
Science focusing on
Economics, Business
and Society with a
minor in Music. Matt and band members
are looking forward to a national tour in
September and October.
2013 Reunions
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3
1.Christine '03, Kim '00, Josh '12 and Dyan '00
Paiement pose under the alumni banner.
2.Alumnae from the class of 1973 cool off in the
fountain: Mary Claska, Cathy Brown, Pam Furrer,
Sharon Baker, and Karen Boden.
3.Members of the 1973, 2005, and 2009 championship
teams reunite at the first home football game: Robert
Saraceno '74, Rich Schwab, Bob Lilley '74, Ray
Paiement '74, Terry Gent '74, Josh Paiement '12,
Ed Hummel, Thomas Devereux '07, and Don Stone.
4.Chris Hendrix '02, Amy (Stevely) Hendrix '03, and
son Maxwell pose for a family photo at the 2013
Alumni BBQ.
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Save the date - Summer 2014!
Class of 1964 will be celebrating their
50th reunion the weekend of August 15th.
Contact Jim Hoffman at [email protected]
for more details.
Class of 1974 is reuniting the weekend
of August 8-10th. Contact Teri Connor at
[email protected] for more details.
Class of 1994 will celebrate their 20th
class reunion July 18-20th. Contact Joel
Durbin at [email protected].
Class of 2004 will reunite this summer.
Contact Devin Driscoll at
[email protected] to be added
to the 2004 Facebook page.
In memoriam
Cleora Catherine Mersdorf '37, a Blue
and Gold Alumni of the Year recipient,
passed away July 18, 2013. Cleora
attended St. Mary’s High School
and graduated from the University
of Oregon in 1941. She was a third
generation Oregonian and a descendant
of one of the first 10 Catholic families
in the Eugene area. She is survived by
her three daughters and sons-in-laws:
Corrinn '61 & Harvey Waldron III
of Bellevue, Washington; Sue Ellen
'65 & Ray Hallett of Veneta; Lola
Lee & Mike Johnson of Gresham,
Oregon, six granddaughters, four greatgrandchildren and sister Jeannette
Forsman '42 of Eugene. Cleora was
preceded in death by her husband,
grandson and sister Roine Dillingham
'39 in 2012.
Eugene "Gene" Murphy '52 passed
away on August 6, 2013. After
graduating from St. Francis, Gene
practiced law and was a Criminal
Prosecutor in Alaska for many years
before settling in Sunriver, Oregon. He
is survived by his wife Marilyn, sister
Diann (Murphy) Appleton '57, two
children, and two granddaughters.
Patricia "Pat" Collins '60 passed
away August 26, 2013. She moved
back to Eugene in 2007 to be closer
to childhood friends and family. She
is survived by her siblings, Milton
(Archie) Collins '54, Moyra Collins
'55, and John Collins, two sons and
two grandchildren.
Don Frates, the husband of Teri
(Jansen) Frates '79 died August,
2013. Teri will be moving back to the
Portland area to be close to her parents,
son and grandson.
Jane Hope Baumgart passed away
on Sept. 15, 2013, surrounded by her
husband, Jeff, and their two children,
Conor '09 and Hilary.
For questions, please contact Ryan Dwyer
at 503-680-1086.
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Lauren Nelson '11, was a small group leader on
the 2013-14 Formation Retreat. She reflected on
her experience when she answered
What have you been up to since
graduating from Marist?
I am in the middle of my junior year
at Whitworth University in Spokane,
Washington, where I am studying
Elementary Education with a double minor
in Athletic Coaching and Reading. I swim
for the Whitworth swim team and helped
win a conference championship last
season! As if classes and swimming aren’t
enough, I’m an assistant coach for a local
club swim team in the evenings. I’m busy
but loving where I’m at right now.
You were a small group leader on the
Formation Retreat in September. Why
did you agree to work the retreat?
It was an honor to be asked back to help
out! The Formation Retreat was one of
my fondest memories of Marist and I
wanted to help create that experience
for the future retreat leaders. I miss the
retreat program and was willing to give up
a weekend of my time to go on another
Marist retreat!
What was your favorite part
of the weekend?
I loved getting to know the other graduates
and seeing the staff members in a different
setting is always entertaining. Being back
at Camp Tapawingo brought back many
memories from my two Formation Retreats,
so it was also nice to take some personal
reflection time while I had the opportunity.
Lauren '11 and her brother Darren '14
smile big for the camera.
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What did you take away from
the experience?
My own faith grew while I was on the
Formation Retreat. During my first couple
years of college, I let my faith slip into the
background of my life, but the Formation
Retreat brought my faith back to the center.
It was a special experience to go on a retreat
with my brother Darren. I truly enjoyed
watching him interact with the rest of the
team. I also took away the memories of
watching the new Retreat Team create new
memories and continue a lasting legacy.
What advice would you give to alumni
who are looking to volunteer at Marist?
The love and care of the Marist community
extends beyond your four years at Marist and
there are always great memories to be made
when Marist is involved. I would recommend
staying in touch with your favorite staff
members so they can invite you back to
help with events. I know they love hearing
from alumni!
Faith
We Are One
Community
Mission
Annual Appeal Together Our Strength is in Numbers
“It is because of people like you
that Marist is a successful and
Christ-filled community. Thank
you so much for your donations
and involvement with the school
because it surely makes a
difference in our lives.”
- Levi Spears '16
“At Marist, I have been
privileged to participate in
student council and on retreat
team. All of these experiences
have shown me the importance
of humility, of Christ-like
compassion, and of service.
The leadership opportunities
and education I am currently
receiving at Marist will enable
me to pursue a career in which
I can help those in need. Words
cannot adequately express how
much I appreciate you helping
me to reach my dreams.”
- Shoshanna Hwang '14
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NOVEMBER
1
1, 2, 8, 9
6, 7
14
All Saints Day Mass
Marist Theatre presents "Romeo & Juliet"
Fall Band & Choir Concert
National Honor Society Ceremony
DECEMBER
12
All-School Mass
17 Christmas Concert
20
Christmas Prayer Service/Concert
JANUARY
8
Epiphany Mass
9, 11, 16, 18 Marist Theatre presents "The Odd Couple"
26 - 31 Catholic Schools Week
30
All-Catholic Schools Mass
Please save the dates and join us. For more details visit our
website at www.marisths.org.

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