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THE SENTINEL SHIELD
MAGAZINE OF SETON CATHOLIC PREPARATORY | SPRING 2016
‘The majesty of God’s
presence consecrates every
part of the universe...’
- St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK
INVEST IN
THEIR FUTURE
AND LEAVE A
LASTING LEGACY
CONTENTS
2 FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK
‘This place is Holy’ 4-5 SENTINEL NEWS ‘THIS PLACE IS HOLY’
6-7
CHARISM: COURAGE
Full Court Courage
Dear Friends,
I
8-9
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
And the AP Scholar Award Goes to …
n planning for this issue of The Sentinel Shield, we started sharing stories of what our
alumni are doing to make the world a better place. It became apparent to us how
much our students truly internalize the four charisms of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
and live out the mission of Seton Catholic Prep which calls us to be strong,
faith-filled leaders and give loving service to others.
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COVER STORY
Loving Service on a Global Scale
12-13
This issue features: Dr. Ernest Lee and the children’s charity he started in
the Philippines; Kayla Casey, who was inspired to teach English in Africa;
Tina Wirth, who has the courage to share her faith on college campuses as a
missionary; Kohl Dorsey and Michael Garlid, who recently returned from a mission
trip to India where they helped out at a number of medical clinics; and Kaitlyn
Fitzgerald, whose passion for social justice is global in scope.
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FEATURE STORY
Lessons in Environmental Science
14-15ATHLETICS
On and Off the Mat and Track
16 FINE ARTS
Dance in his Soul
As you read the amazing ways our alumni and students are sharing their gifts and talents around
the world, keep in mind these words of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, “The majesty of God’s presence
consecrates every part of the universe, and wherever I am, I may say with Jacob ‘This place is Holy.’”
The people you will encounter through their stories are courageously building the kingdom of
God by living their lives for a greater purpose, to fulfill God’s plan for them.
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On the cover: Mission Possible: Michael Garlid ’16 with a young patient in India
where he worked as a nutritionist with school children; Kayla Casey ’14 with a
youngster in Tanzania where she fulfilled her dream of teaching English in Africa;
and one of the many Filipino children helped by Dr. Ernest Lee’s ’86 Philippine
Children’s Charity. See their stories on page 10.
Pat Collins
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Seton Catholic Preparatory
SPRING 2016
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ADMINISTRATION
ADVANCEMENT
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ADVISORY BOARD
Christine Klee
2015-16 BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Mrs. Kim Silver, M.Ed, CPA
Principal Patricia Collins
Director Paula Osterday
President Eddie Cook
Brandy Martinez
Assistant Principal David Sorkin
Assistant Director
Becky Sanchez
Assistant Director
Advancement
Becky Sanchez
Vice President Susan Fugger
Fr. Dan McBride
Mr. Gabe Ortiz ’88, Board President Medtronic Inc., Medical Device Sales
Mr. Steve Smitham, Retired COO of
Jennings, Strouss and Salmon P.L.C., CPA
Secretary Craig Echeveste
Norman Mendoza
Mr. Ryan Corry ’04, The Society of St.
Vincent de Paul, Development Officer
Principal Patricia Collins
Rev. Scott Sperry ’04, Parochial Vicar
Christ the King Catholic Church
Fidencio Rivera
Fr. Chris Axline
Tom Walentitsch
Mrs. Carol Dobson, Dobson Family
Farms, Owner
Mr. Rich Zawtocki, Zawtocki Law Offices,
Attorney at Law
Nelsonja Bastian Shannon Wilson
Board of Trustees Liaison
Rich Zawtocki
Mrs. Tracy Dorsey, CPA, Seton Catholic Prep
and Resurrection Parish volunteer
Mrs. Pat Collins, Ex-Officio
Fred DeLuca
Mr. Sal Flores, Flores Wealth Management,
Registered Principal
Mrs. Brandy Martinez, Staff Support
Dean of Students Julie Grindey
Director of Admissions Brandon Harris
Director of Athletics Matt Mayo ’98
Director of Campus Ministry Rob Curtis
Director of Counseling Jerry Mullin
Director of Finance Bob Esposito
Director of Student Activities Beth Pattock
Chaplain Fr. Chris Axline
Communications &
Marketing Manager Joyce Valdez
Alumni Relations Manager
Krista Cunningham ’95
Advancement Associates
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Communications &
Marketing Manager
Joyce Valdez
Editor Kim Cecere
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Larry Dorsey
To provide a college preparatory curriculum within a Catholic faith
community focusing on academic excellence, leadership and loving service to others.
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SENTINEL NEWS
Jason Bensman ’16 created a mask u
that looks suspiciously like the
cartoon villain in Despicable Me.
tIn addition to being an award-winning
economics teacher, Karen Self is a top
basketball coach who has more than
600 wins to her credit.
Seton freshman Kiki Owens, a competitive ice skater, was featured in the
Journalism Club’s student blog. u
Seton Catholic students enthusiastically displayed
their patriotism at the Third Annual Veterans
Appreciation Day and Rosary for the Country.
(Photo courtesy of parent Kristina Engelbert) u
FUTURE SNL
CAST MEMBERS?
FACE OFF
Students in Karen Hiller’s fall semester stage
craft class created their own special-effects
makeup using latex masks they made and
painted themselves. In addition to special
effects makeup, students also learned set
design and construction, lighting and sound.
The course introduces students to the many
behind-the-scenes aspects of theater and is
open to any Seton student with an interest in
drama and stage craft.
Seton seniors Andy Vega and
Justin Kosisky are serious about
making people laugh. They had
the audience rolling in the aisles
when they co-hosted an improv
night in Seton Fine Arts’ Black
Box Theatre in November.
Leading up to the improv
night, they attended a summer
comedy camp at Chicago’s
famed Second City, which is
known for its Saturday Night
Live alumni. The boys are
members of ImprovMANIA,
a Chandler community
improvisational group. In
addition to performing, Vega
and Kosisky write their own
sketches, including “Dr. Z the
Referee” and “Clown College.”
They have a bright future
in comedy—no joking!
tFine Arts teacher Karen Hiller
helped Jason Bensman mold a
latex mask he created for her
special effects makeup project.
They’ve Got Spirit, Yes They Do! u
Seton’s Varsity Cheer and Pom
teams captured the 2016 Division III
Spiritline State Championship following
a day of super-charged performances
at Grand Canyon University.
More than 5,000 fans packed the
GCU gymnasium Jan. 23 to watch coed
and all-girl teams perform spirited
routines and gravity-defying stunts.
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THE TRADITION CONTINUES
BOOKMARK
THE BLOG!
Check out the Journalism
Club’s monthly blog, “The
Sentinel.”The students blog
about Seton sports, upcoming
events and classmates who are
doing great things.
Recent human interest
stories focused on a Seton
freshman whose goal is to
become an Olympic ice skater,
two seniors who embarked
on a medical mission to India
and a junior who started the
“Best Buddies” club, which
pairs special needs children
with Seton students.
Read the blog at
setoncatholicprep.wordpress.com
and be sure to bookmark it!
ECONOMIC
EDUCATORS
HONOR SETON
TEACHER
The Arizona Council on
Economic Education (ACEE)
named Karen Self its Economic
Education Teacher of the
Year for 2015. Self teaches
economics and algebra and
coaches girls varsity basketball,
chalking up more than 600 wins
and seven state titles for Seton.
The veteran teacher and
coach, who received the
ACEE award in September,
received a $200 cash prize
and an all-expenses-paid trip
to the Council for Economic
Education’s 54th Annual
Financial Literacy and Economic
Education Conference in
St. Petersburg, Fla.
Seton continued its tradition of honoring U.S. veterans at the Third Annual Veterans Appreciation Day
and Rosary for the Country. Chandler Vice Mayor Kevin Hartke took time from his schedule to join Seton
at the Nov. 11 event that began with a flag-raising ceremony in front of the Administration office.
Former and retired members of the military who were recognized included Jack Barten, Quentin
Beatty, Joseph Delligatti, Louis F. Knoll, Mike Lentino, Ricky Wagner, Char McCreadie and Tom Darby. Five
of the veterans have connections to Seton: Wagner and Barten are staff members, Beatty and Darby are
teachers, and McCreadie is a Seton parent.
FRENCH SENTINEL
SALUTES KOREAN VETS
pSeton Catholic Prep moms were honored at the annual Mothers’ Mass on Dec. 8,
the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Seton students will have another chance
to do something special for mom on May 8, Mother’s Day.
Dalton Beach, Connor Peterson,
Freddy Alexander and
Eduardo Gámez (near right);
John Fraser and Weston
Boardman (far right) u
SIX ACHIEVE SCOUTING’S HIGHEST HONOR
Six Seton seniors have earned the rank of Eagle
Scout, scouting’s highest honor.
Four of the students—Dalton Beach,
Connor Peterson, Freddy Alexander and Eduardo
Gámez—have participated in scouting together
since they were students at St. John Bosco
Catholic School in Ahwatukee. Weston
Boardman and John Fraser advanced to Eagle
Scouts after becoming interested in scouting at
St. Mary-Basha Catholic School in Chandler.
Only 2 percent of scouts nationally become
Eagle Scouts, all of whom share a strong
commitment to school and community service.
Thibault Denamiel is not
American, and no one in his
family has ever served in the
U.S. military. Yet, the French-born
Seton Catholic junior felt
compelled to stand up for
veterans of the Korean War,
declaring, “…let me seize this
opportunity to express my
admiration to those who fought
for their nation; for their sacrifice.
I, along with all living on American
soil, should be eternally grateful.”
His heartfelt sentiment won
third place in an essay contest
about Korean veterans sponsored
by Honoring Arizona’s Veterans.
Thibault was awarded $100
and rode in the 2015 Phoenix
Veterans Day Parade for his essay,
“Let America Never Forget a Single
One of Them.”
Two Seton students placed
second and third in the 2014
essay contest. The contest annually
attracts approximately 100
entries from schools throughout
Maricopa County.
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CHARISM: COURAGE
FEATURE STORY
“IT TOOK SOME DETERMINATION, AND YES,
COURAGE, BUT I FOUND RICH AND COMPELLING
ANSWERS TO ALL OF MY QUESTIONS,” SAYS WIRTH.
FULL COURT
COURAGE
Basketball Star Finds
Ultimate Fulfillment
through Faith
A
s a Seton Catholic graduate
and star basketball player,
Christina “Tina” Wirth’s path
was decidedly mapped out. Her plans
included nabbing a scholarship, playing college basketball and getting
drafted into the Women’s National
Basketball Association (WNBA). Upon
graduating from Seton in 2005, Wirth
was well on her way! She received a
scholarship to Vanderbilt University,
where she studied business and
nursing and was named Southeastern
Conference (SEC) Tournament MVP
in 2009. A few years later, she scored
a spot on the WNBA’s Indiana Fever,
and she later took her hoops prowess
overseas, becoming a leading women’s
scorer in the European Professional
Basketball League.
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Christina “Tina” Wirth on the {
court at Vanderbilt University, with Coach Karen Self during her days at Seton and with the FOCUS team (third from left) u
at Mount St. Mary’s University.
T
hough she continued to dominate on the court, it was a
passion for something bigger and better that eventually
gave Wirth the impetus—and courage—to give up
basketball and an enviable professional sports career. A love for
her faith called to Wirth. After a period of intense exploration
and reflection, Wirth came to the realization she needed to seek
something more than she could achieve through playing hoops.
It was this “deeper conversion” that ultimately prompted her to
leave professional basketball to share a passion for the pursuit
of faith with other young student-athletes. She knew they could
benefit from God’s wisdom and love as she had.
In 2013, Wirth became one of the first professional athletes
to join Varsity Catholic, a division of FOCUS, the Fellowship of
Catholic University Students. As a Varsity Catholic missionary,
Wirth found she could combine two great loves—basketball and
faith—by reaching out to young athletes on college campuses
and helping them to come to know and embrace God. Today, it
is this role that gives her the platform to encourage and inspire
others to lead a life of faith.
A STRONG FOUNDATION
For as long as she can remember, faith and sports have been
two integral components of Wirth’s life. Though growing up
with five active siblings made for busy weekends, the Wirth
family attended Mass together every Sunday. Her father, Alan,
was a former major league baseball player, while her mom,
Diane, encouraged activity and fitness for each family member.
Wirth’s years at Seton built upon the strong Catholic
foundation her parents had fostered. She recalls attending
Seton’s lunchtime communion services but concedes she didn’t
fully grasp its full impact at the time. She now believes this was
God’s way of fueling her faith and increasing her hunger for the
Eucharist during her formative Seton years. Wirth also credits
Seton’s academics for providing the analytical tools she would
eventually use to question and explore her faith and ultimately
experience a deeper connection with God.
During Wirth’s college years, she was regularly challenged
by peers to defend her religious beliefs and practices. For a time,
these challenges caused her to question the faith, but in the years
immediately following college, Wirth delved into her faith to
search for answers.
“It took some determination, and yes, courage, but I found
rich and compelling answers to all of my questions,” says Wirth.
Wirth also views the four years she spent playing basketball
overseas as “eye-opening and life changing.” In leaving the U.S.,
she left behind everyday distractions and opened herself up
to embracing truth. Far away from family and friends, Wirth
fully engaged in new experiences to explore her faith. Visiting
religious sites throughout Europe exposed her to the fullness
and the universality of the faith.
“I SAW BEAUTY AND TRUTH LIKE
NEVER BEFORE,” REMEMBERS
WIRTH. “I REEXAMINED MY
PRIORITIES AND DISCOVERED
THAT I NEEDED TO DEVOTE AS
MUCH TIME TO CULTIVATING
MY RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD
AS I HAD BEEN TO MY SPORT.”
FINDING FOCUS
This epiphany led Wirth to FOCUS, where she now cherishes
the opportunity to help other college athletes explore the
faith and strengthen their relationship with God. She counsels
students to have the courage to stay true to their religious
convictions during a time in their lives where this might not be
considered a popular choice.
On giving her whole heart to whatever path God places
in front of her, Wirth adds, “I think it’s so important to use every
opportunity I have to serve, to love, and to spread truth and
hope to those I meet.” She is clearly on a mission bigger than
basketball; she is an inspiration to young athletes she encounters
at campuses across the country. =
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ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
AP
and the
AP Scholar
Awards
go to…
William Hietter
’15
The spring issue of The Sentinel Shield recognizes the latest Seton Catholic students to receive
the prestigious Advanced Placement (AP) Scholar Awards. Last school year, 40 students
received AP Scholar Awards in recognition of their exceptional achievement on AP Exams.
The AP Program is directed by the College Board and helps
students prepare for a successful transition to college through
programs and services that also include the SAT. The AP Program
provides high school students with the opportunity to take
college-level courses to earn college credit. At Seton Catholic,
AP courses are available in English Language and Composition,
English Literature, Art History, Music Theory, Calculus, Physics,
Psychology, U.S. Government and Politics, World Languages,
Macroeconomics, and European, U.S. and World History.
The College Board recognizes multiple levels of achievement
based on students’ scores on AP Exams by awarding AP Scholar
Awards. Drumroll, please…Here are Seton Catholic’s 40 Scholars
who accumulated an average score of 3.76:
Nine students qualified for the AP Scholar with Distinction
Award by earning an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams
taken and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of the exams.
They are: William Fry, William Hietter, Andrew Klee,
Charles Kominski, Genevieve Leach, Jingju Li,
Thomas Mager, Teresa McBryan and
Sahil Sandhu.
Another 10 students qualified for
the AP Scholar with Honor Award by
earning an average score of at least
3.25 on all AP Exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on four or
more of these exams. They are: Jason Cusimano, Kohl Dorsey,
Isabel Ewan, Christa Freer, Callan Gillette, Kaelan Hayes,
Michael McDonough, Sarah Naldo, Kirsten Olson and
Andrew Rangel.
Adding to the scholars are the 21 students who earned
the AP Scholar Award by completing three or more AP Exams
with scores of 3 or higher. They are: Kristi Arty, Erica Bender,
Weston Boardman, Colton Brockert, Cecilia Buneo, Kathleen
Casey, Kirsten Companik, Christopher Espiritu, Jesus
Estrella, Cesar Fernandez, Eduardo Gamez, Jessica Lopez,
Mackinley Lutes-Adlhoch, Jonathan Magnus, Gabriella
Mazza, Emily Mead, Jade Panlener, Madeleine Ramos,
Schuyler Schanberger, Andy Vega and Jasmine West.
All are from the class of ’15 with the exception of Weston
Boardman, Cecilia Buneo, Kathleen Casey, Kirsten Companik,
Jason Cusimano, Kohl Dorsey, Christopher Espiritu,
Eduardo Gamez, Jingju Li, Mackinley Lutes-Adlhoch,
Emily Mead, Sarah Naldo, Jade Panlener,
Schuyler Schanberger, Andy Vega and
Jasmine West. They qualified for
the AP Scholar Award last year while
only juniors.
Teresa
McBryan
’15
Jingju Li
’16
“I thought
it would be
interesting to work
on big projects that
would impact
the community
around you.”
– William Hietter
’15 SENTINEL STANDOUTS:
‘SETON PREPARED US WELL’
Valedictorian William Hietter wrapped up a successful first
semester at Gonzaga University, a private Jesuit university in
Spokane, Wash. An AP Scholar with Distinction, Hietter earned
multiple scholarships from Gonzaga, including the Trustee
Scholarship, Entrepreneurial Leaders Scholarship, Joseph M.
Cataldo S.J. Scholarship and the James L. Alexander Scholarship
for Excellence.
Hietter decided to minor in political science and major in civil
engineering because, “I thought it would be interesting to work
on big projects that would impact the community around you.”
While at Seton, he took six AP classes, saying AP teachers
Michael Vetti, Ryan Horn and Michael Mead made learning
complex subjects fun and interesting.
“Academically, Seton really prepared me to work hard in
college,” he said. “My first semester was lots of fun. I’m looking
forward to this semester.”
Like Hietter, Sahil Sandhu is an AP Scholar with Distinction
and attends a private Jesuit institution, Creighton University in
Omaha, Neb.
He is majoring in history and biology and hopes to become
a doctor or surgeon, adding philosophically, “We’ll see where life
takes me.”
The AP program he pursued at Seton translated into “12 or
15” college credits at Creighton, where he received the University
Founders Award.
Like most Seton students, Sandhu spent many weekends
pouring over books instead of socializing with friends. Such
sacrifices gave him the tools to handle the academic rigors
of Creighton, which is considered one of the top universities
in the Midwest.
He is grateful to his Seton teachers “for imparting their
knowledge and expertise and inspiring me.”
Andrew
Klee
’15
Hailey Wilson attends Trinity University, a private liberal
arts college in San Antonio, where she earned the Trustees’
Scholarship and signed on to play softball.
She is majoring in communications and minoring in
sports management. Wilson hopes to become a sports writer
or broadcaster. Look out ESPN!
Wilson took four AP classes while at Seton, including
AP English, which has proven to be a significant advantage
in college.
“My (university) classes required lots of writing,” she said.
“Mrs. O’Neill, my AP English teacher, taught us how to write
clearly, which really helps me with my college papers.”
Wilson was involved in Seton Catholic TV, Student Council,
softball and basketball. These, combined with Seton’s hefty
homework load, taught her to manage her time wisely.
“I got a very good education at Seton, which is helping
me get a very good education at Trinity,” she said. =
Sahil Sandhu
’15
(Photo credit for Hietter, Li, Klee
and McBryan: Lamar Studios)
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COVER STORY
Loving Service
on a
Global
Scale
S
erving others is central to our call as Catholics. At Seton Catholic Prep, it is part of our mission, the fiber of our
school. During their years here, opportunities for Seton students to serve others abound. And while opportunities
for loving service are plentiful in the community we call home, giving back has no borders. The following
Seton students and alumni represent just a few who carry out our mission on an international scale. Each has a unique
journey to share in the hopes of inspiring others toward global service and fulfillment.
DR. ERNEST LEE ’86,
HELPING THE CHILDREN OF THE PHILIPPINES
As the founder of Philippine Children’s Charity, Dr. Ernest
Lee’s mission is to help the “poorest of the poor” children of his
birthplace. Lee recalls seeing pictures of Filipino kids his dad had
“fixed” as a volunteer surgeon there. His mother taught special
needs children and, through his parents’ example, Lee learned the
importance of volunteerism at a young age.
Lee’s passion for service was cemented during his years at
Seton. While he may not have known yet he wanted to be a
doctor or start a nonprofit, “Seton planted the seeds within my
heart and soul that would later mature and bear fruit.” He adds,
“We watched documentaries at Seton about nuns who had been
killed in El Salvador while they served the poor. They knew of the
risks and yet they went there anyway. This resonated with me.”
Lessons in humanity continued during Lee’s years at Harvard
University, where harsh truths about “giving” were revealed by
peers. They shared examples of organizations pouring millions
of dollars of aid into lesser-developed nations, but the actions of
corrupt politicians were preventing the funding from reaching
the poorest kids on the streets.
This realization fueled Lee’s desire to set up a charitable
organization whose proceeds would directly help the poorest
children of the Philippines. They would teach children “how to
fish, rather than giving them fish,” to ensure long-term success.
By equipping them with basic life skills such as fishing, farming
and building houses, Lee believes the organization is giving them
basic skills to get jobs and “fish for themselves.”
Thanks to Lee’s tireless efforts, Philippines Children’s Charity
achieved 501(c)(3) status this past fall. In addition to volunteering his time with the charity, Lee is a busy family man as well as
a medical director for a Marine Corps base clinic and Colonel in
the Army National Guard. Despite juggling many responsibilities,
Lee continues to give of himself and encourages others to do the
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same. His words of advice are simple yet profound:
“Helping others on a large scale does not happen overnight.
Often, a dramatic experience occurs which stimulates your social
conscience and causes a moral outrage to arise. This compels
you to take action to address social injustices in the world. If you
want inspiration, volunteer for overseas humanitarian missions
to see firsthand how the poor suffer, and the heroic efforts
of others who have stepped out of their comfort zone to help.
I promise you will return inspired and motivated.”
“Even though they didn’t have much, they were among the most
content, grateful and loving people I have ever met.” – KAYLA CASEY
content, grateful, and loving people I have ever met.” Upon
returning home, Casey was inspired to make changes in her
own life by living more simply and gaining a new appreciation
for all she has.
Bitten by the service bug, Casey is hopeful this is only “badae”
(“see you later” in Swahili) as she is raising funds to travel
back to Tanzania this summer. Those wishing to support Casey
can visit gofundme.com/helpKaylahelpCairo.
KAYLA CASEY ’14, INSPIRED TO GIVE IN TANZANIA
A sophomore at Northern Arizona University, Kayla Casey
relishes the chance to share her experience teaching in
Tanzania with the community that “shaped me into the person
I am.” During her sophomore year at Seton, Kayla read Left to Tell,
by Immaculee Ilibagiza, and was inspired by the author’s journey
of faith amidst the horror of the Rwandan holocaust. Ilibagiza’s
visit to Seton further awakened Casey’s desire to give back and
sparked her dream of teaching English in Africa.
This past July, Casey aligned herself with GIVE (Growth
International Volunteer Excursions), an organization that sends
volunteers on service projects around the world. She traveled to
Tanzania with 12 college students from all over the U.S. on
a mission to work with villagers on the eastern tip of the island
of Zanzibar to construct a school and teach English. When not
volunteering, she explored forests, wildlife and spent time
on the beach swimming with local children. Casey also went
on a thrilling two-day safari and had the eye-opening experience
of visiting an orphanage in Arusha.
Reflecting on her experience, Casey claims she went in with
the goal of teaching the villagers but ultimately learned so much
from them about herself. She adds, “I was amazed at how happy
and kind they were despite the fact that they lacked so much.
Even though they didn’t have much, they were among the most
KOHL DORSEY ’16 AND MICHAEL GARLID ’16,
AN UNFORGETTABLE MISSION TO INDIA
When students Kohl Dorsey and Michael Garlid journeyed
to New Delhi, India, in October for a service mission, they
knew they had a lot to give but did not realize how much they
would personally gain from their trip.
During their 12 days of service, the boys traveled to remote
areas where they worked as nutritionists registering, weighing
and measuring local schoolchildren. Unlike a service outing
to a local food bank, they came face-to-face with more than
1,500 malnourished, diseased and poverty-stricken children.
The experience opened their eyes to the impact of global service
and the profound difference each individual can make.
While his parents fostered an early sense of service, Dorsey
credits Seton for fostering a commitment to global solidarity
and a drive to give back. India was truly a humbling experience
that enabled him to witness and later appreciate so much in
his own life.
“The children and teachers I met were some of the most
genuinely happy people I have encountered, and yet they had
virtually nothing to call their own. By loving, touching and
smiling at each child and treating them with the dignity they
deserve, I pray that I gave them hope for a better tomorrow,”
reflects Dorsey.
Garlid similarly credits his parents as well as the Seton
community for fostering a commitment to serve others.
As a middle school student, he accompanied his mother Doreen
on a mission to Bangladesh. Garlid’s siblings Daniel, Kathryn
and Erick have completed missions in The Dominican Republic,
Haiti and Swaziland while Erick will embark on another mission
to Nicaragua next fall.
He advises others not to be discouraged by financial aspects
of service. Donations and support from friends, family and the
Seton community helped make his trip more feasible—along
with a Navajo fry bread garage sale! “Seton students and teachers
were so helpful when it came to my mission and that really made
me feel comfortable taking time off from school to make the
world a little healthier.”
t Kohl Dorsey and Michael Garlid
at the Taj Mahal
pDr. Ernest Lee’s Philippines
Children’s Charity at work,
Kayla Casey’s mission in Tanzania,
Michael and Kohl at one of
many sites they visited in India,
serving one child at a time.
Dorsey and Garlid plan to continue to give back upon
graduating from Seton this spring. Dorsey will attend the
University of Rochester, where, in the spirit of the school’s motto
“Meliora” (meaning “even better”), he hopes to serve a mission
in a South American country. Similarly, Garlid aspires to become
a U.S. Ambassador to help to ensure human dignity is preserved
and enhanced around the globe. =
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FEATURE STORY
Project Blue Sky
t The future is green:
Cheyenne Murray
presents sustainable
architecture, a growing
green profession.
Lessons in Environmental Science
GOING GREEN ON CAMPUS AND BEYOND
“Environmental
Science shows
us that science
is not always
about discovery
and creating,
but also about
protecting.”
– Dallys Bostic
W
hile Seton Catholic colors might be red and gold, a
green movement has taken hold on campus. The school
recently received the Green Team Award 2015-16
from the Phoenix Suns and APS for environmental initiatives and
impressive recycling efforts: approximately 20,000 plastic water
bottles; 2 tons of paper and cardboard; 37,800 plastic water
bottles saved from three refill stations on campus; and nearly
1,700 pounds of electronics organized by Seton’s tech team (see
sidebar Project Tech Recycling).
According to science teacher Barb Olivieri, Seton has been
named the Phoenix Suns-APS Green Team for four of the
last five years. “This award keeps coming back to us because
students are making amazing efforts to raise our environmental
consciousness,” said Olivieri, who teaches Environmental Science,
a senior science elective.
“This generation has an environmental conscience that
will affect change: They are our future,” she continued,
referring to the environmental science profession project.
The students uncovered several environmental studies
programs, the colleges that offer them and various fields from
environmental engineering, to environmental policy and
planning, and sustainable architecture.
“The reason I chose sustainable architecture is because
I found it remarkably fascinating,” said Cheyenne Murray.
“Creating an environment that is sustainable—as well as
innovative and technologically advanced—would help to restore
our Earth back to its original form.”
In addition to researching green professions, class assignments
from Olivieri incorporate lessons, activities and discussions
relevant to the ecological problems we face today to bring about
change for a sustainable tomorrow. For example, Environmental
Science students wrote letters to delegates attending the
world’s largest sustainability conference, urging them to heed
the message of Pope Francis’s environmental encyclical.
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Prevalent class themes include pollution and climate change,
water issues, ecosystems and loss of biodiversity, including
the extinction of plants and animals. “Environmental Science
shows us that science is not always about discovery and creating,
but also about protecting,” said Dallys Bostic.
To enjoy and protect the environment and to care for
creation are major themes in the Pope’s Laudato Si’—the
only encyclical devoted to environmentalism. It is also the only
encyclical addressed to every person on the planet.
Such is the take away from Environmental Science. According
to Emily Samuels, “This class has taught me skills I will use for the
rest of my life.” =
1. Install sun tunnels to brighten spaces with energy-efficient
natural light.
2. Save energy (and monitor your usage) in the classroom
with “learning thermostats,” known as the “iPod of the
thermostat world.”
3. Put in automatic lights with occupancy sensors.
4. Install low-flow toilets and air hand dryers.
5. Place small plants on windowsills to improve air quality.
6. Provide students with reusable water bottles to use at
refill stations. (Sentinel branded, of course!)
7. Plant class trees. Each freshman class would plant and care
for their tree.
8. Plant a vegetable garden and fruit trees for use in
cafeteria meals.
9. Work with the cafeteria to “shop local” for lunch items.
10. Turn the school’s parking lots green with solar
parking canopies.
Project Tech Recycling
“We’ll take just about anything with a cord.”
– David Richard, Seton Tech Assistant
p Teacher Barb Olivieri with her Environmental Science students
When The Shield spent a day in Environmental Science class, the
students were in blue-sky thinking mode, discussing ways to create
a sustainable classroom and campus. Here are their Top 10 ways—
teacher approved—to create the ultimate green school:
In February, Seton students and staff were busy recycling old
technology that otherwise would have ended up in a local landfill.
“We’ll take just about anything with a cord,” said Seton
Technology Assistant David Richard who oversees the recycling
effort that concluded in February.
The technology team organized the first electronics
recycling project last school year after Seton replaced 150 old
computers with new PCs. Seton contracted with eGreen-IT
Solutions of Phoenix to pick up and recycle the old computers,
plus additional electronics brought in by Seton students and
staff. That first collection yielded about 5,000 pounds of e-waste,
and this year’s haul is nearly 1,700 pounds.
Donating or recycling consumer electronics conserves
natural resources and reduces air and water pollution, according
to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Recycling 1 million laptops saves the energy equivalent
of electricity used by more than 3,500 homes. For every 1 million
cell phones that are recycyled, 35,000 pounds of copper,
772 pounds of silver, 75 pounds of gold and 33 pounds of
palladium can be recovered.
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Quentin Hovis with Varsity Coach Eric Larkin at
Nationals in Fargo, ND in the summer 2015. u
ATHLETICS
POISED FOR SUCCESS...
ON THE FAST TRACK WITH
ON AND OFF THE MAT
THOMAS DARBY
S
eton Catholic’s top-notch wrestling program has helped put the school
on the map locally and in the national wrestling spotlight. Under Varsity
Coach Eric Larkin, several of the team’s nationally ranked student-athletes
have gone on to attend Division One schools on full wrestling scholarships!
The most recent wrestling star student is junior Quentin Hovis, who recently
committed to the United States Naval Academy for the Class of 2017.
Hovis, an “A” student, chose to attend
Seton for the strong academic curriculum
as well as to hone his wrestling skills under
Larkin’s supervision. Locally, Hovis has
received recognition as a two-time state
champion. Nationally, he is a 2015
NHSCA Sophomore National Champion
and a four-time USA Wrestling AllAmerican. Additionally in 2015, he was a
member of the USA Cadet Pan-American
Team which competed in Guadalajara,
Mexico last summer, where he clinched
Gold for Team USA in Greco-Roman and
Silver in Freestyle.
Hovis kicked off the 2015-2016 season
in dominant fashion with a 12-0 record
and all victories coming by way of pin
or technical fall. He and the team
competed at the prestigious “Beast of the
East” wrestling tournament in December at
the University of Delaware in Newark with
112 other high schools from across the
country. “This is one of the three toughest
high school tournaments in the country
where pretty much every college will have
recruiters watching,” says Hovis.
According to Coach
Larkin, “Quentin is a joy
to coach. He’s the type of
competitor who always
believes he can win,
gives 100 percent, and
therefore he consistently
gets results. His huge
heart—which he puts into
everything he does—is
a testament to his success
on and off the mat.”
“It’s been a long time goal of mine
to one day attend the U.S. Naval Academy
and to eventually serve my country as
a Naval Aviator. Seton has prepared me
academically and Coach Larkin has
developed my wrestling skills allowing for
this opportunity. I look forward to
the challenges and adventures that lie
ahead and to one day be flying in the
cockpit of an F-35, ” says Hovis. =
FALL ATHLETIC STATS
Our fall teams had a combined varsity record of 87 wins
and 42 losses, and several teams participated in state
tournaments. Congratulations to Girls Golf and Boys Swim
who accomplished best finishes in school history!
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E
ven if Tom Darby’s classroom overlooked the
Grand Canyon or the
Potomac River, his current view
could not please him more.
This is because his classroom
on the third floor of the Fine
Arts Building overlooks Seton’s
new track.
“I find myself walking over
to the window maybe too much
to look at it,” admits Seton’s
head track and field coach.
Who can blame him?
The new track features an
all-weather, high performance
surface, two pole-vault event
areas in the north D-Zone, two
long-jump event areas (one on
each sideline of the football
field) and a high-jump pad in
the south D-Zone.
During a blessing ceremony
in September, Seton students,
alumni, teachers, and current
and former track coaches took
an inaugural lap around the
track. They were joined by
former Seton record-holders,
many of whom went on
to compete for colleges and
universities.
Phoenix-based Sunland
Sports constructed the track,
which was made possible
by community partners and
individual donors.
Football
2-8 Boys Cross Country
7-5, 18th place at Div. II State Meet Girls Cross Country
5-8, 19th Place at Div. III State Meet
“All I can say to these
generous benefactors is,
‘Thank you, thank you,’”
Darby said. “We’re just glowing
with appreciation.”
Now in his eighth year as
head track and field coach,
Darby talks about his circuitous
journey to Seton and what the
new track means to the track
and field program and the
entire Seton community.
ON THE FAST TRACK
WITH THOMAS DARBY
SS: What led you to Seton
Catholic?
TD: I was in the Air Force for 25
years and retired with the rank
of colonel in 1994. I came out
here and started a business,
which I ran for about five years
after retiring and then I took a
job teaching with the Salt River
Pima Maricopa Community. It
was very interesting teaching
Native American boys and girls.
That was my first experience
teaching professionally. I
started out in college wanting
to be a teacher, but joined
ROTC and decided to make the
military my career.
SS: Many of our teachers have
advanced degrees, but you
have two…
TD: I have a master’s in
curriculum development and a
master’s in computer resources
and information management.
SS: You’ve been with Seton
since 2005. Did you start out
as head track and field coach?
TD: No. I was assistant sprint
coach for two years and took
over as head coach in 2008.
I was drawn to the program
because Seton has always been
very competitive. Overall,
we’ve had good records—both
boys and girls. We’ve always
had a winning record.
SS: Is it tough to get students
to go out for track and field?
TD: We’ve been very fortunate
—the team has grown over the
years. We’re the largest team on
campus. We average about 85
students. We go into the classes
every year and talk about the
sport at the freshman level.
SS: You’ve been looking
forward to the 2016 season
—why?
Boys Golf
18-3, 2nd Place Section, 7th Place, Div. II
State Match
Boys Swim
8-2, 9th Place, Division II State Meet
(Best finish in school history!)
Girls Golf
9-1, 2nd Place Section, 5th Place, Div. II
State Match (Best finish in school history!)
Girls Swim
9-1, 9th Place, Division II State Meet
TD: The AIA (Arizona
Interscholastic Association)
is strongly considering bringing
back regional track and field
meets for the first time since
2011, possibility as early as
this year. We are pretty excited
about that. In addition,
Seton has moved up to 4A. We feel we can compete with
the bigger schools. SS: Then there’s the new
track…
TD: For the first time, our
athletes have been able to
practice in the environment
in which they compete. It
should cut down on injuries
because they’re on a surface
that provides more security
in their foot plant. There’s
more stability.
SS: What was the season like
before the new track?
TD: We always worked out on
grass or dirt. To prepare for big
meets, we would practice at
Valley Christian. The new track
is a real game changer, that’s
for sure. =
NOTABLE SETON CATHOLIC
TRACK AND FIELD ATHLETES:
Mark Olivier ’88:
100 & 200 meter dash records;
University of Arizona
Kent Nowak ’10:
800 meter run;
University of Portland
Vicki Taverna ’13:
1600 meter run record-holder;
Mesa Community College
Jacob Flores ’12:
pole vault record-holder;
Scottsdale Community College
and Arizona State University Andrew Belus ’06:
3200 meter run and
cross-country record-holder;
Northern Arizona University
Ryan Rodriquez ’14:
long and triple jumps
(triple jump record –holder);
MCC
Ann Marie Holter ’12:
long and triple jumps
(triple jump record-holder);
NAU
Luke Zuluaga ’16:
400-meter record holder;
member 4x100 and 4x400 relay teams records;
accepted U.S. Air Force Academy
Girls Volleyball
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Spot Light
FINE ARTS
DAN
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ALUMNI NOTES
q Daniel Labadie
(Photo credit:
Alex Gaspar)
DIE
Adrianna Amato
and Tarik Yameen q
1959
years as a college-campus missionary
Eduardo “Eddie” Delci traveled
University Students. for FOCUS, the Fellowship of Catholic
to Ecuador in the fall to visit the
elementary school that he helped
DANCE
build as a young Peace Corps volunteer.
2013
He arrived in the village of Parroquia
Megan McNaughton and Jessica
Llacao in the Azuay Province on
Nowak share a passion for learning
Nov. 5 in time for the school’s 50th
about other countries and cultures.
anniversary celebration. Since his
McNaughton, a Russian and global
Peace Corps stint, the school has
studies major at the University of
expanded from six to 10 rooms,
Arizona, is spending spring semester
added a preschool program and
in Moscow. To learn more about her
produced some college graduates.
Russian studies, visit www.gofundme.
Delci says, “I left Llacao with a very
com/mmcnaughton. Nowak, who
pleasant sense of accomplishment.”
attends Northern Arizona University,
2008
– Rolanda Polanco,
dance teacher
Y
oung people are known for
being dreamers, so it was a
bit of a surprise when Daniel
Labadie ’14 decided to give
up dance and focus on a more
practical career goal.
He enrolled Arizona State
University as an exercise and
wellness major, resigned to the
fact that his days as a performer
were behind him.
“I thought my dance career
needs to stop at Seton,” said
Labadie, “but dance is a big part
of me. It’s a passion.”
Fortunately, an ASU academic
adviser recognized that
passion and suggested Labadie
pursue dance as a minor. He
followed that advice, to the
delight of Seton dance teacher
Rolanda Polanco.
She recalled, “When I got
his message, I said, ‘Yes!’ I think
I literally shouted for joy.”
“Daniel is a natural talent,”
continued Polanco. “From the
moment he started in Dance,
I could see he was learning
faster than most students,
improving faster. His growth in
just one year was amazing.”
Seton’s Dance program
allows students to explore
many different styles, including
Hip Hop, contemporary, jazz,
ballet and Broadway, in
the school’s fully-equipped
dance studio.
In addition to being an
accomplished Hip Hop artist,
Labadie is a certified Zumba
instructor and is a fixture at the
Sun Devil Fitness Center, where
he has taught Hip-Hop cardio,
core-conditioning, stretching
and cycling classes. He
also gives private lessons
and goes out on auditions
whenever possible. “Anything
to keep my feet moving,”
added Labadie. =
Debbie Stanton, director of the
engagement to Tarik Yameen, a U.S.
Washington Public Library in
Navy submarine officer, in November.
12 News in Phoenix, announced her
of New South Wales in Sydney. Both
young women say their Seton Catholic
experience sparked their interest in
international travel.
Washington, Iowa, received the “Forty
Under 40 Award” from the Corridor
Business Journal and the Larry Eckholt
2011
Cultural Advocacy Award from the
Alison (Cooper) Jessee received a
Iowa Cultural Corridor Alliance. She was
bachelor’s degree in marriage and
elected to the Iowa Library Association’s
family studies from Brigham Young
executive board and served on
University – Idaho in 2015. She married
the Southeast Iowa STEM (Science,
Brennan Jessee the previous year;
Technology, Engineering and Math)
their first child, Wyatt James, was born
Board. She has three young children:
in August 2015. They live in Rexburg,
Sam, 6; Ray, 4; and 2-year-old Alma.
Idaho, where Brennan is completing
Her husband, Ben, is a stay-at-home
his college studies.
q
Raymie Humbert
“DANIEL IS A
NATURAL TALENT.
FROM THE MOMENT HE
STARTED IN DANCE,
I COULD SEE HE
WAS LEARNING
FASTER THAN
MOST STUDENTS,
IMPROVING FASTER.
HIS GROWTH IN
JUST ONE YEAR
WAS AMAZING.”
Labadie was introduced to
dance through Seton’s Hip Hop
Club, and Hip Hop remains his
specialty. He skipped Dance
II and advanced to Company
Dance at Seton, which requires
an audition for admission and
instructor approval. Outside
choreographers also are
brought in to provide advanced
instruction and help students
prepare for dance performances
throughout the year.
2001
Adrianna Amato, a producer at
completed a year at the University
dad who works part time for Iowa
Public Radio.
2012
2003
Arizona State University in May with
Eric Eklund and his wife, Rose, moved to
a bachelor’s degree in film and media
Issaquah, Wash., in 2015 and welcomed
production and a minor in business.
their first child, Lillian Kristine, on Oct. 1.
After graduating, she will serve two
Erin Sarotte will graduate from
2013
In October, Raymie Humbert was
a member of a team that won the
Arizona State University Academic
Bowl. Modeled in the style of the classic
College Bowl television show, the annual
event pits teams against each other in
a fast-paced round of trivia that covers
everything from political science to pop
culture. Humbert’s team, the College
of Liberal Arts & Sciences Maroon,
won $24,000 and the ASU President’s
Cup. As a former member of Seton’s
Academic Decathlon team, Humbert was
well-prepared for the Academic Bowl!
p
Alison (Cooper) Jessee and Brennan Jessee
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ALUMNI NOTES
ALUMNI NOTES
DUO CHALKS UP FIVE COLLEGE DEGREES...AND COUNTING
A
p
Mariam Polo-Petros q Aaron Evans
ccording to the U.S. Department of
Education, fewer than 40 percent of
students who enter college each year
graduate within four years, while almost
60 percent graduate in six years.
For Aaron Evans and Mariam Polo-Petros
from Seton’s graduating class of 2011, not only
did they beat the college graduation odds, the
Sentinel duo has earned five college degrees
between them.
Evans graduated from Tulane University in
New Orleans last spring with three Bachelor
of Arts degrees in English, anthropology, and
medieval and early modern studies. Polo-Petros
earned two Bachelor of Arts degrees: one in
theology from the University of Mary in Bismarck,
N.D., and another in global studies from Arizona
State University.
They earned their multiple degrees by
taking heavy academic loads (19 to 20 semester
hours became the norm), while holding jobs and
pursuing outside interests.
“It was hard work,” Polo-Petros said. “Lots of
prayers, late nights and early mornings, but my
faith grew so much because of the experience.”
Evans’ mother, Kathleen, a Seton employee,
credits her son’s Seton experience for his
academic success.
“He developed incredible time-management
skills here,” she said. “His teachers helped him
develop his gifts.”
Evans is pursuing a master’s degree in
environmental geography from Utah State
University in Logan, and he is planning to join
the Peace Corps in the fall. Ultimately, he
would like to capitalize on his diverse knowledge
and experience to become a writer.
Polo-Petros graduated summa cum laude from
ASU and the University of Mary. She is currently
an administrative assistant at Alliance Defending
Freedom in Scottsdale, where she supports a
team of international lawyers.
ONE BOOK FUELS A PASSION FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE
K
aitlyn Fitzgerald’s decision to devote her life to
social justice crystallized with a reading assignment
at Seton Catholic Prep.
After finishing A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy
Soldier, Ishmael Beah’s harrowing account of life during
the war in Sierra Leone, she felt compelled to make the
world a better place. She volunteered at the Arizona Lost
Boys Center in Phoenix and traveled to Ghana, which
led her to launch a project to raise scholarship funds for
children of that west African nation.
Fitzgerald admits that her passion for social justice
often isolated her from her peers, but she was undeterred.
After graduating from Seton in 2011, she enrolled at
Arizona State University so she could remain close to her
family (her mother has Parkinson’s disease).
Her desire “to heal the world” took flight at ASU,
according to a profile about her in ASU Now, the
university’s in-house news service.
Fitzgerald became involved with Changemaker
Central, which provides resources and opportunities
for ASU students to create social change. After serving
as the organization’s student director, she went on
to become communications and logistics specialist
with the MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program.
During ASU graduation ceremonies in December,
Fitzgerald was chosen to deliver two commencement
speeches: as the student speaker for Barrett, the Honors
College, and as the outstanding graduating student at the
W.P. Carey School of Business. She earned two degrees: one
in global studies and the other in business/public service
and public policy. To top it off, she also earned a certificate
in Arabic (she studied abroad in Jordan and Palestine).
Fitzgerald’s commitment to social justice burns brightly,
and to think the spark started at Seton.
IN MEMORIAM
Mildred A. Brule
(Seton past parent)
January 2016
Steve Polowski
(Seton past parent)
January 2016
Have alumni news to share? We want to hear from you!
x Kaitlyn Fitzgerald
(Photo credit:
Charlie Light,
ASU Now)
Corey Plummer ’86
November 2015
Fr. Richard Michael McGuire, osc
(He served as parochial vicar
at St. Andrew the Apostle
Catholic Church)
September 2015
The Seton Catholic Prep
community extends its
deepest sympathy to friends
and family members of the
deceased. May they rest in
peace in the arms of the Lord.
If you are aware of alumni who
have recently passed, please notify
the Advancement Office at Seton
so that we can remember them
in this column. Send an email to
[email protected]
or call 480.963.1900, ext. 3011.
Email [email protected]. Alumni Notes may be edited for length and
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FISCAL YEAR 2014-15 ANNUAL REPORT
THE GREATEST BELIEVERS
We are proud to recognize all donors to Seton Catholic Prep. Please note
that this section reports on gifts received during the 2014-2015 fiscal year
(July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015).
THE GREATEST BELIEVERS
2015 ’16 FINANCE COMMITTEE
Eric Bjornholt, Chair
Anita Scott
Randy Marchello
Jim Doroz ’90
Norman Mendoza
Note: This is our annual report for the year ending June 30, 2015.
Every attempt has been made to provide a complete and accurate list
of donors. If your name has been inadvertently omitted, please accept
our sincere apologies and contact the Advancement Office at
480.963.1900, Ext. 2031 or [email protected]. Thank you.
THE FUND FOR SETON CATHOLIC
FISCAL YEAR 2014-15 ANNUAL REPORT
IN THE MISSION OF SAINT ELIZABETH ANN SETON
Anonymous
Achen-Gardner Construction, LLC
American Express Charitable Fund
Dr. and Mrs. Lauro Amezcua-Patino
Mr. and Mrs. Louis M. Amorosi
Arizona School Choice Trust
Mr. and Mrs. Mark W. Arndt
Mr. and Mrs. Michael P. Baker
Bank of America Matching Gifts
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bauer
Mr. and Mrs. Roland Benigno
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Beyer
Boeing
Mr. and Mrs. Fred G. Borns
Mr. and Mrs. David J. Bresnahan
Ms. Michele C. Calebaugh
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Campanella
Ms. Denise E. Campanella
Mr. Joseph J. Campanella
Campanella Family Foundation
Cardinals Charities, Inc.
Catholic Community Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Collins
Mrs. Jeanne Courtney
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Cravener
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene DeMuro
Mrs. Lorenza DeMuro
Dickinson Ready Mix
Dignity Health
Diocese of Phoenix
Mr. and Mrs. Dwayne Dobson
Mr. and Mrs. William Dorsey
Mr. and Mrs. David Eckenrode
Mr. and Mrs. Mark D. Eklund
Mr. and Mrs. David A. Engelbert
Mr. and Mrs. Dwayne Falkner
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Falzone
Mr. and Mrs. Dino Farfante
Alberta B. Farrington Foundation
Mr. Patrick Foley ‘65 and
Mrs. Phyllis Foley ‘65
Freeport-McMoRan Copper and Gold
Foundation
Gila River Indian Community
Mr. and Mrs. Roger L. Gleisner
Mr. Leo Hadad
Mr. and Mrs. William B. Hanger
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Harrington
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Harty
Honeywell Hometown Solutions
Honeywell International
Charity Matching
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Howell
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hufford
Senator John F. Huppenthal
Intel Foundation
Intel Volunteer Grant Program
Ann Merritt, Mary Jane Nowak, Seton CFO Bob Esposito and
Bill Nowak at the Greatest Believers event in the fall 2015. q
Mr. and Mrs. Todd R. Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew A. Kochis ‘97
Mr. and Mrs. David A. Krick
Mr. and Mrs. Jody D. LaBenz
Lamar Studios, Inc.
Ms. Leah L. Lewis Stone
Mr. and Mrs. Archie Lopez
Kemper and Ethel Marley Foundation
Marshall & Ilsley Foundation, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed McDonough
Mr. and Mrs. Steve J. McGrady
Mr. and Mrs. Greg Medley
Ms. Ann Merritt
Governor Rose Mofford
Mr. and Mrs. J. Patrick Molloy
Dr. Charles Myler, Jr.
Myler Family Foundation
North Park Industrial, LLC
Mr. and Mrs. William K. Nowak
Mr. Brian R. O’Donnell
Paramount Pool and Spa Systems
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald D. Pearson
Ms. Shirley Perri
Tony and Shirley Perri Foundation
Phoenix Suns Charities
Pinnacle Employee Group
Mr. and Mrs. Brad V. Pinter
Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust
Mr. and Mrs. James M. Probst
Raskob Foundation for
Catholic Activities
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Roy
Mr. and Mrs. James A. Ryan ‘68
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sampson
Mr. and Mrs. George E. Sant
Mrs. Eva Serrano
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sieczkowski
Mr. and Mrs. Cortland J. Silver
Silverleaf Benefits Company, LLC
Mr. and Mrs. Steven R. Simmerman
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Smitham
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
St. Timothy Catholic Community
Steele Foundation, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Doug Stewart
Mrs. Anne M. Stocks
Mr. William G. Stocks
Stoll Masonry, Inc.
Mr. Dennis Troggio
Twin-Tel, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. James Van House
Mr. and Mrs. Lance Venable
Mr. and Mrs. Valeriano Vinaras
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wallace
Wells Fargo Foundation Educational
Matching Gift Program
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Whisenhunt
Wiegand Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond G. Zylla
The Greatest Believers Program acknowledges donors whose cumulative donations total $7,500 or more since 2000,
including gifts through June 30, 2015.
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THE FUND FOR SETON CATHOLIC
THE FUND FOR SETON CATHOLIC CONTINUED
SENTINEL LEADERSHIP SOCIETY
$10,000 and above
Mr. Joseph J. Campanella
Mrs. Jeanne Courtney
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Cravenor
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Dorsey
Ms. Ann Merritt
Dr. Charles Myer, Jr. & Myler Family
Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. James A. Ryan ‘68
Mr. and Mrs. Cortland J. Silver
Mr. Dennis Troggio
Mr. and Mrs. James Van House
FATHER PATTERSON CLUB
$5,000 and above
Mr. and Mrs. Michael P. Baker
Mr. and Mrs. David Eckenrode
Mr. Leo Hadad
Honeywell International Charity
Matching
Mr. Kurt A. Kunze and Dr. Marguerite
Kunze
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Smitham
BR. EDMUND IGNATIUS RICE CLUB
$1,000 and above
Rev. Raymond (Chris) F. Axline
Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Barkdoll
Mr. and Mrs. Roland Benigno
Mr. and Mrs. Mark D. Eklund
Mr. and Mrs. David A. Engelbert
Express Scripts Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ferris
Mr. and Mrs. Roger L. Gleisner
Mr. and Mrs. Alan Griffieth
Helios Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Howell
Intel Volunteer Grant Program
Mr. Philip Ketron
Mr. Brian R. O’Donnell
Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel A. Ortiz ‘88
Ms. Erin Patterson
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel J. Vastola
Mr. and Mrs. Lance Venable
Wells Fargo Foundation Educational
Matching Gift Program
Mr. Czeslaw and Dr. Renata Wiertek
PRINCIPAL’S CLUB
$500 and above
Anonymous
Mr. and Mrs. Louis M. Amorosi
Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Bitler
Mr. Ryan W. Corry ‘04 and Mrs. Rachel
Corry
Mr. Patrick Foley ‘65 and Mrs. Phyllis
Foley ‘65
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Giallonardo
Mr. and Mrs. Darryl M. Gibson
Mr. and Mrs. James Grindey
Mr. and Mrs. Lenard L. Hailey
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Harrington
Mr. Robert O. Hicks, Jr. ‘91
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry C. Horowitz
Intel Charitable Match Trust
Cdr. and Mrs. John T. Larsen
Mr. and Mrs. Michael M. McDonough
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Osterday
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Reckenberg
Ms. Laura Ross
Dr. and Mrs. Alfonso Tan
Ms. Tram Tran
Mr. and Mrs. Darin White
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond G. Zylla
SENTINEL CLUB
$250 and above
American Express Charitable Fund
Dr. Daniel W. Beauchamp ‘02
Mr. and Mrs. Germain J. Engelbert
Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Esposito
Ms. Lindley Henson
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hufford
Mr. Joy Chacko and Mrs. Ancy Jacob
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Juliano
Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Kirby
Mr. and Mrs. Jody D. LaBenz
Mr. and Mrs. Archie Lopez
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Mitchell
Mr. and Mrs. Rodney W. Mucenski
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Pattock
Mr. Gerard Ruhland ‘73
Ms. Cecilia Sanders
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce R. Scott
Mr. and Mrs. Wes Shipley
Ms. Ruth Stuart
Col. John F. Thornell ‘64
Mr. David Vasquez ‘97
Mr. and Mrs. Valeriano Vinaras
Woodmen of the World Chapter 154
FRIENDS CLUB
$100 and above
Mr. Robert Adlhoch ‘87and Mrs. Kellie
Adlhoch
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Anthony
Mr. and Mrs. James J. Arama, Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Armanini
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Atkinson
Dr. and Mrs. Richard J. Bailey
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Barkyoumb
Mr. and Mrs. John J. Bastian
Ms. Rosamaria H. Bernasconi ‘98
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Campanella
Mr. Thomas Darby
Ms. Karen Dirrigl
Ms. Ann Meyers Drysdale
Ms. Sherrie L. Eckert
Mrs. Rindi Eubanks-Garcia ‘87
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Farinella
Deacon and Mrs. Patrick F. Flynn
Mrs. Susan F. Foss ‘04
Mr. Paul Girvan ‘64
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin P. Harrigan
Dr. and Mrs. Paul Hietter
Mrs. Patricia J. Higinbotham
Ms. Karen Hill
Mrs. Nan Hillebrand
Ms. Karen Hiller
Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Todd R. Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Johnston
Mr. and Mrs. Michael P. Kenney
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew A. Kochis ‘97
Mrs. Jennifer M. Kohl ‘98
Ms. Tara E. Kwiatkowski ‘00
Ms. Pam J. Lanese
Mr. and Mrs. John Mayer
Mr. Matthew T. Mayo ‘98
Mr. Michael Mead
Mr. and Mrs. Michael T. Murphy
Mr. and Mrs. Daryl O’Neill
Mr. and Mrs. Harris Patterson
Mr. and Mrs. Paul T. Pershinsky
Mr. and Mrs. Gary L. Pinter
Mr. and Mrs. Nick Promponas
Mr. and Mrs. Michael K. Ruchensky
Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Russell
Ms. Isabel Salazar
Dr. and Mrs. Donald J. Sanchez
Ms. Mary Jo Sandomir
Mr. and Mrs. Rory Self
Mr. and Mrs. Paul C. Stoll ‘84
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Totten
Mr. and Mrs. Brant Weber
SETON SUPPORTERS
Anonymous
Ms. Gloria Askland ‘63 and Mr. Thomas Askland
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bacco
Mrs. Anna Rose Benshop ‘60
Mrs. Lisa Campbell
Ms. Kim Dorney
Mr. and Mrs. William Dorsey
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew A. Frable
Mr. and Mrs. William D. Gaylord
Mrs. Lucinda Gould
Mrs. Elizabeth Griffith
Mr. and Mrs. Mark D. Hemingway
Ms. Pamela Hollerbach
Mr. Jesse H. Kroupa ‘05
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Kubasak
Mrs. Laurelli M. Larson
Ms. Denise Richardson Lockhart ‘80
Ms. Felicia Lynch
Ms. Ann McDonnell
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Metoyer
Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Miller
Mrs. Barbara J. Moore
Mr. and Mrs. Rich Nickel
THE FUND FOR SETON CATHOLIC
FISCAL YEAR 2014-15
Mr. and Mrs. John Nowak
The Oliveri Family
Mrs. Mary Palomino ‘66 and Mr.
Gilbert E. Palomino
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Piccirillo
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Rabago
Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. Rafford
Dr. and Mrs. Richard Riley
Ms. Teresa Rodriguez
Ms. Avonne Rozier-Fici
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Sabol
Mr. and Mrs. John Schanberger
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Schindele
Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Serrano, Jr.
Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Slomski
Mr. James T. Smith and Dr. Mary
Mazza
Mr. Geoffrey K. Smitham ‘98
Mr. and Mrs. Shane P. Stevenson
Mr. and Mrs. Clay Thomas
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Thompson, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Zawtocki
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Zientek
FISCAL YEAR 2014-15
SETON CATHOLIC PREP CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
FINE ARTS ACADEMIC BUILDING
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Campanella
Ms. Denise E. Campanella
Mr. and Mrs. N. Dennis Clinch ‘77
Mr. and Mrs. Tom & Patricia Collins
Mr. Thomas Darby
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Fraser
Mr. and Mrs. James & Julie Grindey
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy & Cindy
Kubasak
Mr. and Mrs. Greg Medley
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Moore
Mr. and Mrs. Bradford Peterson
Ms. Tram Tran
Mr. and Mrs. Brant Weber
SENTINEL TRACK COMPLEX
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Mr. and Mrs. John S. Johnson
Freeport-McMoRan Copper and Gold
Foundation
Ms. Ann Merritt
Mr. and Mrs. William K. Nowak
Mr. Robert Rakos and Ms. Rita Svetlik
p Seton students, alumni, teachers, current and former track coaches, and school
record holders took an inaugural lap around the new track during a blessing
and donor recognition ceremony in August 2015.
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FISCAL YEAR 2014-15 ANNUAL REPORT
FISCAL YEAR 2014-15
DESIGNATED GIFTS
HONOR & MEMORY GIFTS
1000 DAY PLAN
Anonymous
Mrs. Susan F. Foss ‘04
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Harrington
Mr. and Mrs. Rich Nickel
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Scott
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
Mr. and Mrs. David Eckenrode
Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel A. Ortiz ‘88
Ms. Lezli Pearson
Mr. and Mrs. James Van House
ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Aguiar
Bluemedia
Ms. Sharon Bolstad
Mr. Joseph J. Campanella
Mr. and Mrs. James Casey
“The Ceramic Girls”
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Companik
Mr. and Mrs. William Dorsey
Mr. Edwin Feick
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory P. Gesicki
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Harrington
Hillside Spot Café
Mr. LeRoy Hovis
Mrs. Sarah Mulvey Huston ‘76
Mr. James Johnson ‘87 and Mrs.
Heather Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Kinsey
Ms. Stephanie Master
Dr. James Noble
Mr. and Mrs. Brad V. Pinter
Prisma Graphics
Tate’s Auto
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Taylor
Mr. and Mrs. Joel Terrill
Valle Luna Mexican Restaurant
Mr. and Mrs. Barrie VanDevender
Walker Orthodontics
Mr. and Mrs. Michael West
Ms. Mary White
Mr. and Mrs. John Wozny
FR. PATTERSON TUITION ASSISTANCE
FUND
Anonymous
Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Apodaca
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Atkinson
Rev. Raymond (Chris) F. Axline
Mr. and Mrs. James Barnhouse
Mr. Robert Becker ‘66 and Mrs. Sally
Becker
Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Bitler
Mr. and Mrs. James Bjornholt
Mr. Christopher Buneo and Mrs. Anna
Fern-Buneo
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Campanella
Ms. Denise E. Campanella
Mr. and Mrs. Jose Cardenas
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Collins
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cook
Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Cravener ‘03
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Deluca
Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Doak
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Dunn
Mrs. Rindi Eubanks-Garcia ‘87
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Evans
Mr. Sal H. Flores
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Garcia
Mr. and Mrs. Mark D. Hemingway
Mr. Edward J. Hermes ‘02
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hiatt
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Hill
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Kosisky
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Kosisky
Ms. Ann Merritt
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Montgomery
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Mueller
Mr. Arthur Ortiz
Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel A. Ortiz ‘88
Ms. Erin Patterson
Mr. and Mrs. Harris Patterson
Mr. and Mrs. John Patterson
Mr. and Mrs. Nick Promponas
Mr. Chris P. Rael ‘91 and Mrs. Lora Rael
Saint Xavier University
Mr. and Mrs. Rory Self
Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Serrano, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. David Sorkin
Fr. Scott M. Sperry ‘04
Mr. and Mrs. Shane P. Stevenson
Mrs. Anne M. Stocks
Ms. Heidi R. Stoll ‘96
Mr. and Mrs. Paul C. Stoll ‘84
Mr. and Mrs. Joel Terrill
Mr. and Mrs. Lance Venable
Woodmen of the World Chapter 154
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Zientek
ROBOTICS CLUB
Campanella Family Foundation
Mr. Alfredo Cervantes and Ms. Danielle C. Jackson
Mr. and Mrs. James P. Witter
SETON STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Campanella
Catholic Community Foundation
SISTERS OF CHARITY SCHOLARSHIP
FUND
Mr. Charles Austin ‘58 and Mrs. Helen
Austin
Mrs. Susan F. Foss ‘04
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce R. Scott
Mr. and Mrs. Rich Nickel
Ms. Tram Tran
VIRGIN MARY STATUE RESTORATION
Ms. Sharon Acke ‘64
Mr. Roy Castellini ‘64
Mr. James Garcia ‘64 and Mrs. Betty
Garcia
Ms. Nancy Martinez ‘64
IN HONOR
IN MEMORY
CLASS OF 2015 SENIOR TRIBUTES
In Honor of Father Joseph Patterson
Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Barkdoll
Mrs. Mary Palomino ‘66 and Mr.
Gilbert E. Palomino
Ms. Erin Patterson
Mr. and Mrs. Harris Patterson
Mr. and Mrs. Nick Promponas
Woodmen of the World Chapter 154
In Memory of Gary E. Bird
and Family
Anonymous
In Honor of Julia Rae Silver ’15
Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Barkdoll
Mr. and Mrs. Cortland Silver
In Memory of Mark Buessing
Ms. Gloria Askland ‘63 and Mr. Thomas Askland
In Honor of Amal Joy ’15
Mr. Joy Chacko and Mrs. Ancy Jacob
In Honor of MacKinley Lutes-Adlhoch
Mr. Robert Adlhoch ‘87 and Mrs. Kellie
Adlhoch
American Express Charitable Fund
In Memory of Salvatore Carrisales
Flores
Helios Foundation
In Honor of Katrina Jacques, Class
of 2017
Mr. and Mrs. George E. Bathen
In Honor of Seton’s 2014 Swim and
Dive Team
Mr. and Mrs. Mark D. Hemingway
In Honor of The Hicks Family
Mr. Robert O. Hicks, Jr. ‘91
In Honor of 2013-14 Girls’ Basketball State Champions
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hufford
In Honor of Avery Hayden, Class of
2015 and Emma Hayden, Class
of 2019
Mr. and Mrs. John S. Johnson
In Honor of Jordan Leach ‘13
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald D. Leach
In Memory of Kathy Campanella
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Cravener
In Memory of Don Guttenstein
Mr. and Mrs. Roland Benigno
In Memory of Joe Kahler
Ms. Sharon Bolstad
“The Ceramic Girls”
Mr. Edwin Feick
Ms. Stephanie Master
Ms. Mary White
In Honor of Samantha Nowak ’15
Mr. and Mrs. John T. Nowak
In Honor of Logan Campbell ’15
Mrs. Lisa Campbell
In Honor of William Hietter ’15
Dr. and Mrs. Paul Hietter
In Honor of Gabrielle Diaz ’15
Ms. Barbara D. Kennedy
To make a commemorative gift,
please contact the Advancement
Office at 480.963.1900, Ext 2006
or [email protected].
In Memory of Kathleen Lois Procek
Mr. Ryan W. Corry ‘04 and Mrs. Rachel
Corry
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Osterday
In Memory of Sr. Mary Ronald and
Sr. Miriam Ellen
Ms. Gloria Askland ‘63 and Mr. Thomas Askland
In Memory of Dr. and Mrs. Claude
B. Wright
Mr. and Mrs. Clay Thomas Anonymous
In Honor of Briana Trevino ‘16
Mr. and Mrs. Paul T. Pershinsky
In Honor of Connor Companik ‘14,
Kirsten Companik ‘16 and Noah
Companik ‘18
Mr. Robert Rakos and Ms. Rita Svetlik
In Honor of Cole Hanson ‘18
Mr. Robert Rakos and Ms. Rita Svetlik
FISCAL YEAR 2014-15
FISCAL YEAR 2014-15
SUSTAINING SETON SOCIETY
MOTHER SETON LEGACY SOCIETY
GIFTS-IN-KIND
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Anthony*
Rev. Raymond (Chris) F. Axline*
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Barkyoumb
Dr. Daniel W. Beauchamp ‘02
Ms. Rosamaria H. Bernasconi ‘98
Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Bitler*
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Campanella
Mr. Ryan W. Corry ‘04 and Mrs. Rachel
Corry
Mr. Thomas Darby*
Ms. Karen Dirrigl*
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew A. Frable*
THE SHIELD
Mr. and Mrs. Dwayne Falkner
Mr. Sal H. Flores
Ms. Barbara D. Kennedy
Mr. and Mrs. Brad V. Pinter
FISCAL YEAR 2014-15
MONTHLY GIVING PROGRAM
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FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Elizabeth Griffith*
Mr. and Mrs. James Grindey*
Ms. Lindley Henson*
Ms. Karen Hill*
Mrs. Nan Hillebrand*
Ms. Karen Hiller*
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew A. Kochis ‘97**
Mrs. Jennifer M. Kohl ‘98*
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Kubasak*
Mr. Matthew T. Mayo ‘98*
Mr. Michael Mead*
Mr. and Mrs. Daryl O’Neill**
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Osterday*
THE FUND FOR SETON CATHOLIC
FISCAL YEAR 2014-15
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Pattock*
Ms. Isabel Salazar*
Dr. and Mrs. Donald J. Sanchez*
Ms. Cecilia Sanders*
Ms. Mary Jo Sandomir*
Mr. and Mrs. Rory Self*
Mrs. Cyd Totten*
Mr. David Vasquez ‘97
*Denotes Seton Catholic Prep Staff &
Faculty Members
HAVE REMEMBERED SETON CATHOLIC
PREP IN THEIR ESTATE PLANS
Mr. and Mrs. N. Dennis Clinch ‘77
Mr. and Mrs. James Heath
Mrs. Ann Glose Johnson ‘62
Msgr. Jeremiah McCarthy ‘64
Mr. Charles Austin ‘58 and Mrs. Helen Austin
Mr. Sam E. Berk
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher J. Bork
Mr. Ryan W. Corry ‘04 and Mrs. Rachel Corry
Mr. and Mrs. William Dorsey
Ms. Julia Johnson
Dr. Elizabeth Krings
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Marx
Mr. and Mrs. J. Patrick Molloy
Dr. and Mrs. Donald J. Sanchez
Mr. and Mrs. Cortland J. Silver
Mr. and Mrs. Joel Terrill
Mr. and Mrs. Trevor Tucker
Woodmen of the World Chapter 154
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2016 FISCAL YEAR 2014-15 ANNUAL REPORT
FISCAL YEAR 2014-15
FINANCIALS
Mark Your Calendar
REVENUES Diocesan Grant & Interest
Tuition & Fees Development & Scholarships
Other Revenue
Scrip
Food Services
Athletics
Total Revenue
(excluding Campaign)
Athletics
3.6%
Food
Diocesan Grant
Services
& Interest
1.3%
6.7%
Scrip
19.2%
Campaign Revenue
Sources of
650,202
6.7%
4,459,192 46.0%
1,966,780 20.3%
289,054
3.0%
1,862,58819.2%
122,702
1.3%
344,1013.6%
9,694,619 100.0%
2014-2015
MARCH 10
MARCH 17
APRIL 7
APRIL 8
ART WALK
NOW PLAYING
HAPPY DAYS
GIVING THANKS
Visual Arts Showcase
Fourth Annual Film
Festival
Golden Sentinels
Reunion
Classes of 1959-1966
Volunteer Appreciation
Mass & Breakfast
1,009,076
Tuition
& Fees
46%
REVENUE
Other
Revenue
3%
7 p.m.
Thursday, March 10
Fine Arts Theatre
7 p.m.
Thursday, March 17
Fine Arts Theatre
5:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 7
7:20 – 9:30 a.m.
Friday, April 8
APRIL 10
Development
& Scholarships
20.3%
EXPENDITURES
Depreciation
(non cash)
7.4%
Maintenance
& Plant
Operations
8.3%
Scrip
20%
Food
Services
1.4%
Student Instruction
3,197,085 34.3%
Athletics
698,237 7.5%
Administration
1,143,510 12.3%
Development & Campaign
424,591
4.6%
Other Expense
78,788
0.8%
Interest Expense
307,873
3.3%
Scrip
1,862,58820.0%
Maintenance & Plant Operations 773,345
8.3%
Depreciation (non cash)
684,793
7.4%
Food Services
133,686
1.4%
Total Expenses 9,304,495 100.0%
Net Surplus
1,399,200
Capital Expenditures
1,863,617
Student
Instructions
34.3%
APRIL 15
APRIL 28 & MAY 5
APRIL 16
MAY 16 & 17
THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT
BRAVO
BEST NIGHT EVER!
CLASS OF 2016
Spring Play/
Comedy Night
Finale Fine Arts Nights
Prom
Baccalaureate Mass
7 p.m.
Thursday, April 28
(instrumental)
6 to 11 p.m.
Saturday, April 16
Oak Wood Country Club,
Sun Lakes
7 p.m., Monday, May 16
St. Andrew the Apostle
7 p.m.
Friday, April 15
Fine Arts Theatre
2014-2015
Other
Expense
0.8%
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EXPENDITURES
Interest
Expense
3.3%
26
CALENDAR
6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 5
(dance, choir, drama)
Fine Arts Theatre
CLASS OF 2016
Commencement
7 p.m., Tuesday, May 17
Mesa Arts Center
Athletics
7.5%
Development
& Campaign
4.6%
Administration
12.3%
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