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Community Calendar Table of Contents August Alumni in Religious Vocation ............................3 1 .............Class of 2013 Yearbook Signing & Ice Cream Social Hall of Fame ......................................................4 9 .............Class of 2008 5-year reunion A Brief History of STA ......................................7 10 ............Saints Stampede 5K Walk/Run, Pancake Breakfast and Celebrating 25 Years ..........................................8 Family Fun Day Art Student Honored ......................................10 13............Freshman-Parent Gift Gathering for Extravaganza Class of 2013 ....................................................11 14 ............First Day of School Alum Joins Dominican Order ..........................12 15 ...........Feast of the Assumption All-School Mass* Saint Thomas Aquinas Then and Now .............14 16 ............Sophomore-Parent Gift Gathering for Extravaganza 17 ............Junior-Parent Gift Gathering for Extravaganza 25 Year Book Order .........................................16 24 ............Senior-Parent Gift Gathering for Extravaganza Alumni Story ...................................................17 25 ...........Class of 2017 Freshman Family Picnic Retirements .....................................................18 28 ...........Parent Back-to-School Night Mission Trips ...................................................20 29 ...........Mass of the Holy Spirit All-School Mass* Saints Marrying Saints .....................................21 September Where are you Reading the Saints Spirit ..........21 All American ...................................................22 13............Blue & Gold Tailgate Kickoff Sister Schools ...................................................23 19 ............Homecoming All-School Mass* Alumni Pop Quiz ............................................23 20 ...........Homecoming Tailgate and Football Game vs. Salina Sports Review ..................................................24 Central 20-21 .......Class of 2003 10-year reunion Class Notes ......................................................26 21 ............Class of 1963 50-year reunion Rosemary Maher Saints Walk for Life ..............29 In Memoriam ..................................................30 October Class Reunions ................................................31 6 .............Open House 10 ............Grandparents Day Mass* November The Saints Spirit magazine is a publication of the Saint 1 .............All Saints All-School Mass* Thomas Aquinas Advancement Office. We welcome your 1 .............President’s Tailgate before STA vs. Miege football game comments or questions. Call or write: 7-9 ...........Fall Musical All Shook Up Bryan Thrasher 16 ............Extravaganza Director of Communications 26 ...........Thanksgiving All-School Mass* [email protected] Saint Thomas Aquinas High School December 11411 Pflumm Road Overland Park, Kansas 66215-4816 11 ............Performing Arts Department Christmas Concert 913.319.2425 12 ............Our Lady of Guadalupe All-School Mass* 20 ...........First Day of Christmas Break William Ford, Ed.D. President January 2014 Teresa Ahrens 6 .............Second Semester Begins Director of Special Events 11 ............Placement Test, Class of 2018 Mary Bridget Kratofil 28 ...........Feast of St. Thomas Aquinas Mass* Director of Media Relations February 2014 Michon Quick 5 .............Mass of Remembrance in the Chapel Director of Alumni & Constituent Relations 8 .............Saints Trivia Challenge in the Gym Cindy Winkler *All are welcome to attend All-School Masses at Saint Thomas Advancement Office Manager Aquinas! Please check the school website to confirm the date and time. Most liturgies begin at 10:00 a.m. in the Gym. Special thanks to Michelle Gress, photographer 2 Alumni in Religious life Alumni in Religious Vocation On January 28, our school community celebrated the feast day of our patron, St. Thomas Aquinas, at an all-school Mass concelebrated by Archbishop Joseph Naumann and our chaplain Father Andrew Strobl. In conjunction with our 25th year-long celebration, it seemed an appropriate occasion to honor in a special way our alumni who are discerning God’s call to the religious life. May God bless each one in his and her sacred ministry to His people! fR. Vince HubeR, ‘00 Holy Order of Priests, Apostles of the Interior Life - Ordination: June 18, 2011 PAmelA mcgown, ‘08 Servants of the Lord and Virgin Matara, Washington D.C. The feast day Mass poster honoring Saint Thomas Aquinas alumni was wAlt nelson, ‘97 later placed in the chapel as a reminder to students to open their hearts 3rd-year College at Conception Seminary College, to God’s call for them to consider the religious life. Conception, Missouri sR. mARy mAgdAlene of immAculAte concePtion, oP Jaime Zarse (Carri Prewitt, ‘05) Dominican Nuns Monastery of Summit, New Jersey (see On May 18, 2013, article, page 10-11) alumnus Jaime Zarse, eVAn tinkeR, ‘03 ‘05, and three other 2nd-year Theology at Kenrick School of Theology, seminarians from St. Louis, Missouri the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas mAx wilbeR, ‘12 were ordained to the 2nd-year College at Cardinal Glennon College, diaconate at Most Pure St. Louis, Missouri Heart of Mary parish in JAime ZARse, ‘05 Topeka, Kansas. Diaconate Ordination: May 18, 2013, Theology at Kenrick The duties of a School of Theology, St. Louis, Missouri Deacon Jaime Zarse, ‘05, deacon can include (see Alumni News at right) was vested by Fr. Mitchel proclaiming the Gospel cARteR Zielinski, ‘09 Zimmerman, archdiocesan and preaching at Mass, vocations director and STA 3rd-year College at Conception Seminary College, baptizing, witnessing chaplain 2004- 2007. Conception, Missouri marriages, and presiding at funerals, liturgies On the Cover, clockwise from top-right: and graveside services. Deacon Zarse will return to his 1) The 25th-Year celebration began in August 2012 with a prayer studies with plans to be ordained to the Holy Order of and blessing before the inaugural Saints Stampede 5K Cross- Priests on May 24, 2014. Country Run/Walk. 2) Sporting KC professional soccer players and STA alumni Michael Thomas, ‘06, and Kyle Miller, ‘07, kick off the Son of Alicia & Bob Zarse and brother of Josh Zarse, fall semester with a ribbon-cutting at the Saints Athletic Stadium’s ‘08, Jordan Zarse, ‘10, Tessie Zarse, ‘12, and Tommy newly renovated field and facilities. 3) Dr. Bill Ford presents the Zarse - class of 2018, Jaime attended and played soccer Legacy Award to Ben & Betty Zarda / MRZ Corporation at the 25th at Marquette University and University of Missouri Year Gala & Inaugural Hall of Fame Induction, March 2013. 4) Alumni Cameron Russell, ‘97, and Shane Borth, ‘97, perform for Kansas City before entering Kenrick-Glennon Seminary students during Saints Arts Week in May. in St. Louis, Missouri, in 2010. The Zarse family Look for more on the Saints 25th-Year celebration, pages 3-11. belongs to Prince of Peace parish in Olathe, Kansas. www.stasaints.net 3 HAll of fAme Saints Inaugural Hall of Fame Event honors new inductees Over 250 guests attended the Also grandfathered Saint Thomas Aquinas High School into the Hall of Fame 25th-year Gala & Inaugural Hall of were those faculty Fame held on Saturday, March 2, 2013, and staff who upon at the Regnier Center of Johnson retirement were County Community College. recipients of the Marian Award for The event was in conjunction with long-time, faithful the high school’s year-long celebration Alumni children of Distinguished Service Award recipient Bob service to Saint that began last August and culminated Frankovic and his wife Judy traveled from Texas, California and Thomas Aquinas with the graduation of the class of Colorado to participate in the celebration. (Pictured left-to-right: High School. They 2013, the 25th since the school opened Nathan and Lia Frankovic Cless, ‘04; Josh and Chris Frankovic include: Gennaro in fall 1988. Zaroor, ‘93; Judy and Bob Frankovic; and Michael Frankovic, ‘96.) Mirocke (dec), According to current president Richard Scott (dec), Blake Mulvany, ‘98, school chaplain Fr. Andrew Dr. Bill Ford, “This year was an Janiece Dye (dec), Sister Kathleen Strobl, and alumni-parent and faculty appropriate time to recognize patrons Condry, OSU, Evelyn Boutte, Gail member Sue Waters. who have been faithful friends of the Prieb, Archbishop James P. Keleher, The Saint Thomas Aquinas school as well as a few of its many Dennis and Geri Hord, James chamber choir, under the direction outstanding alumni.” Enneking, Bonnie Patrick and Bob of music teacher Joe Heidesch and It was an evening of fond memories Aley. accompanied by senior John Bellau, that featured a crowd of the school’s Members of the Inaugural Hall ‘13, sang several songs including the past presidents, retired teachers, of Fame Selection Committee were school’s Alma Mater written by retired alumni, parents and friends of Saint also recognized at the event. They are music teacher Dennis Hord. A jazz Thomas Aquinas High School. alumni-parent and board member combo comprised of Saints alumni Members of the 2013 Inaugural Class Bill Blaise, retired faculty member Evan Maslak, ‘09, Austin Quick, of the Saints Hall of Fame are: and alumni-parent Jim Enneking, ‘07, and Paul Shinn, ‘06, performed Distinguished Service Award -- Mac faculty member and alumni-parent during the reception. Alumni-parent Ayer, Robert Frankovic, Dave Goebel, Phil Farnan, school president Dr. Bill Mark Oppold served as Master of Gail and Bob Foote, and Barb and Ford, faculty member Kim Harrison, Ceremonies. The event was organized John O’Donnell. alumnus Tim Herre, ‘00, alumni- by the Saint Thomas Aquinas High parent Cynthia Sabatini, alumna School Advancement Office with the Alumni Award -- Father Vince Elizabeth Kisthardt Samples, ‘00, help of Gala committee members, Huber, class of 2000, Erica Thesing alumna Amber Krumbholz Schrieber, past parents Jeanine (Mike) Cindrich, Kratofil, class of 1996, Mikey Bit (Keith) Clark, Jean Needleman, class of 2002, Benjamin (Burry) Hinman, Anita Schloegel, class of 1996, and Dr. Brigid (Tim) Link, Nancy Molen Sullivan, class of 1995. (Troy) Reazin, and Mary Legacy Award -- The MRZ (Jim) Zeller. Corporation, comprised of members Nominations for of the McAnany, Rieke and Zarda the Saints Hall of families of Shawnee, Kansas: Richard Fame are accepted (dec) and Betty McAnany, Leo and on an ongoing basis. Helen Rieke, Max, ‘39 (dec), and Go to www.stasaints. Frances (dec) Rieke, Tom, ‘52, and net/HallofFame for Mickey Nachbar Zarda, ‘53, and Ben, MRZ Corporation, presented with the school’s first Legacy program guidelines ‘45, and Betty Zarda. Award, was represented by Tim McAnany, Leo Rieke, ‘76, and forms. Leon Rieke, Ben Zarda, ‘45, and Tom Zarda, ‘52. 4 HAll of fAme The Hall of Fame Award features a print of the original acrylic painting by Kansas City artist Mike Savage of Saint Thomas Aquinas High School. Alumni inducted into the Hall of Fame at the Gala were Benjamin Schloegel, class of 1996, Dr. Brigid Molen Sullivan, class of 1995, Erica Thesing Kratofil, class of 1997, and Mikey Needleman, class of 2012. Not pictured: Father Vince Huber, class of 2000. Retired counselor Bob Aley - pictured here with his wife Teresa and STA chaplain Father Andrew Strobl - was one of ten Marian Award recipients grandfathered into the Saints Hall of Fame. Each Hall of Fame recipient, including Distinguished Service honorees Gail and Bob Foote, was honored with a short description of their service and a video montage, followed by an award-presentation by Saint Thomas Aquinas president Dr. Bill Ford. Mac Ayer represented the John and Barb O’Donnell, Dave Goebel, Distinguished spirit of volunteerism as Distinguished Service honorees, Service Award recipient and STA a Distinguished Service celebrated with family members Board chair for 13 years, and his Award recipient at the and friends at Johnson County wife Jan have six children who inaugural Saints Hall of Community College and all graduated from Saint Thomas Fame. afterwards at Tequila Harry’s Aquinas High School. across the street. Debbie and Randy Huber accepted the Alumni Award from Dr. Ford on behalf of their son Father Vince Huber, ‘00, who is ministering in Rome with his Order, the Apostles of the The school’s chamber choir under the direction of music director Joe Heidesch provided fitting Interior Life. entertainment for guests at the Saints 25th Year Gala & Inaugural Hall of Fame. www.stasaints.net 5 HAll of fAme GALA: Celebrating 25 Years of Saints - March 2, 2013 6 bRief HistoRy of sAint tHomAs AquinAs Brief History of Saint Thomas Aquinas High School 21st-Century Prepared of the National Catholic Education Association - Secondary Schools, a Saint Thomas Aquinas remains membership organization that “provides steadfast in serving all families leadership, direction and service to fulfill regardless of socio-economic or the evangelizing, catechizing and teaching academic capability. Parental mission of the Church.” involvement has always been high and is considered a component of Fiscal Prudence the school’s success. Another key factor is the dedicated, supportive Over the years, numerous facility faculty that encourages students enhancements include the addition of to live their faith in all things and lower-level classrooms, 500-seat theater, attain their God-given potential. The auxiliary gym, state-of-the-art science school provides a demanding and classrooms, Chapel renovation, adjacent At the 25th Year Gala, Tom Zarda welcomed rigorous curriculum to ensure that building with additional classrooms, esteemed guests from the “early years” in its 99-100% college-bound students are athletic stadium and practice facilities. Shawnee as well as many young alumni, well prepared to enter a highly competitive Astute planning has also allowed parents and friends who have collectively post-secondary arena. Each year, over 50% Saint Thomas Aquinas to keep stride in worked to build the Communion of Saints and of graduating seniors receive academic the digital age. All building additions, position the school for the next 25 years and scholarships to at least 100 different technology upgrades and classroom beyond. colleges and universities. renovations -- including wireless The school has been the recipient of the connectivity, web-based applications, A School Ignites state-wide academic recognition program, laptops and classroom projection devices the Governor’s Achievement Award, -- incorporate cutting edge, progressive In the mid-1980’s, a soaring Catholic five times since the award’s inception educational innovations. population in southern Johnson County prompted then-Archbishop The Most in 2006. Saint Thomas Aquinas was Through the generosity of many Reverend Ignatius J. Strecker, D.D., to selected as a 2012 U.S. Department of donors as well as sound fiscal planning by build a new coeducational Archdiocesan Education National Blue Ribbon School administration, Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic high school that would integrate of Excellence. High School has been able to maintain Aquinas High School located in Shawnee, and enhance our quality facilities and Strong Leadership Kansas (1980-1988, and previously St. programs without the burden of incurring Joseph, 1934-1980). While Saint Thomas From the start, Saint Thomas or holding over long-term debt. Aquinas High School adopted its own Aquinas has benefitted from exceptional A Culture of Faith identity, it also inherited a rich tradition leadership. The school’s first president, of dedicated Catholic families affiliated Blake Mulvany, was charged with opening Saint Thomas Aquinas has an with St. Joseph dating back to the 1930’s. the new high school, and his competent excellent reputation for its award-winning Since opening with an initial leadership grounded the school during programs in the areas of athletics, writing, enrollment of 447 students, Saint Thomas its first arduous days of policy forming. debate, forensics, performing arts, and Aquinas High School has maintained a He was succeeded in 1996 when Sister competitive scholastics. Over 65 clubs, focus on four core values in all endeavors: Kathleen Condry, OSU, advanced her activities and athletic programs enable FAITH, EXCELLENCE (emphasizing position from principal at Saint Thomas a young person to explore interests and lifelong learning), SERVICE and Aquinas to assume the role of president, experience growth and fulfillment in COMMUNITY. In its third decade, the a position she held for two years and a faith-based environment. Always at school currently enrolls 937 students with capably steered the school for two years the core of a Saint Thomas Aquinas 5,638 alumni since 1989. Fulfilling the until she left to assume a leadership education is the challenge to make one’s mission of the school, Saints alumni and position with the Ursuline Sisters of faith living, conscious and active. This students positively impact their parishes, Paola. can be witnessed through the outstanding communities and the world through these Since 1998, William P. Ford, Ed.D., has community and nationally recognized four core values. served as president. Dr. Ford is a skilled student outreach program that benefits administrator noted for his integrity and over 800 agencies in the Kansas City area ability to continually raise the bar in order in any given, single year. to achieve excellence. He is past president www.stasaints.net 7 25 yeARs in ReView Celebrating 25 Years IN-REVIEW August 24 All-Years Soccer Alumni Event highlights included recognition of two national championship teams (1994 and 2009), two professional Saints on the MLS Sporting KC roster, and the amazingly successful boys soccer program for the past 25 years. 41 Action News and Sports Radio 810 WHB contributor Frank Boal, during a special halftime presentation, outlined the unprecedented influence of the Saints Soccer program led by coaches Craig Ewing and Chuck August 11, 2012 Hammons in Kansas City, the Midwest and on the national scene. The 25th-Year Celebration officially (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fARRoCF3iDY&feature=youtu.be) began at the inaugural Saints Stampede with a student-led Opening Prayer and exciting Balloon Rosary launch by the Teens for Life. The 5K Run/Walk, Pancake Breakfast and Family Fun Day was so popular with young alumni, students, and present/ past families that the event will now be held annually. August 30 Twenty-four alumni and one member of the Class of 2014, each representing the first 25 Years of Saints, joined students, faculty/staff and parents for the year’s first all-school Mass of the Holy Spirit. noVembeR 10 Saints Silverbration and “all things silver” created the perfect setting for Extravaganza 2012, a reminder of the hard work and sacrifice our parents make to provide their children with the best, most well-rounded and good- valued high school education around. August 31 A special 25th-Year visit by Archbishop Joseph Naumann The Field Blessing & Dedication highlighted the evening’s celebration of the new synthetic turf field sePtembeR 28 as he recognized Dr. Bill Ford and the coincided with the Blue & Gold STA faculty and staff for the timely Crowned during halftime were the Kickoff and a very-soggy-yet-victorious 25th-Year designation by the U.S. 25th Saints Homecoming King & first varsity football game of the Department of Education as a Blue Queen, Michael Peck and season. Ribbon School of Excellence. Hannah Pyle. 8 25 yeARs in ReView febRuARy 2 A sell-out with over 500 in attendance, the 4th annual Saints Trivia Challenge attracted several JAnuARy 28, 2013 tables of Saints alumni, who were asked to stand Parents and family members of our alumni in religious life were and be recognized, as well as current and alumni- honored at the all-school Feast Day Mass celebrated by Archbishop parents and friends -- all vying for the prestigious Naumann, who asked all students and parents to pray for religious winner’s trophy. vocations. febRuARy 6 The annual Mass of Remembrance, is a special way for members of the community to remember loved ones, especially those who have died in the last year, at beautiful and intimate Mass in the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception at Saint Thomas Aquinas High School. Guests are invited to enter their loved ones’ names in the Saints mARcH 2 Book of Remembrance, which remains At the 25th Year Gala & Inaugural Hall in the Chapel throughout the year. of Fame Induction, five alumni who embody the mission of Saint Thomas Aquinas and five individuals/couples who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to our community were recognized, as well as past recipients of the Marian Award. A special Hall of Fame award was presented this year to honor the MRZ Corporation for its impact on the Catholic community in the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas and specifically Saint Thomas Aquinas High School. APRil 27 APRil 27-28 The Saints Walk for Life The 2013 Dinner Theater was renamed for STA past- paid tribute to the musicals of parent and retired teacher the past 25 years, reflected in the Rosemary Maher who decorations, costumes and songs has devoted many years performed since 1988 by the STA to saving lives and pro-life Performing Arts department. activities. www.stasaints.net 9 25 yeARs in ReView S AINTS ANNUAL FUND Enjoy This Magazine? Your tax-deductible gift to the Saints Annual Fund helps strengthen our Communion of Saints through alumni programs such as this publication. Look for information in your mail, or go to www.stasaints.net/SaintsAnnualFund. All donors will be recognized in the 2013-14 Annual Report. APRil 29 - mAy 3 Senior Erica Gammill honored for The 25th-Year Arts Week provided opportunity for students to learn about alumni Saints who are outstanding digital art drawing successful in the Arts as well as the tradition of patron Saints of the Arts. The week culminated with the “Art of a Saint” Student Showcase featuring student work in performing, visual, practical and computer Arts, and a special lunchtime performance by alumni Cameron Russell, ‘97, and Shane Borth, ‘97, of the locally popular Irish Rock band, ‘Flannigan’s Right Hook.’ Several alumni also helped organize “Alumni Open- Mic & Karaoke Night” in the Commons as part of the 25th-Year Arts Week. Award winning digital art photo* by Erica Gammill, ‘13, that received national recognition from the Scholastic Art and Writing Award. Erica Gammill, as a senior at Saint Thomas Aquinas High School, received two Honorable Mentions, one Silver Key and June 10 two Gold Key Awards from a regional, five-state competition. She Many “regulars” and several new participants was awarded the Silver Medal Award for Digital Art in the 2013 including 30 alumni helped make the 25th-Year Scholastic Art and Writing Award sponsored by the Scholastic Finale, the annual Mirocke Golf Classic, a day to Corporation and accepted the award at Carnegie Hall on May 31 remember. Since 2008, 108 families have received in New York City. over $200,000 in assistance to be able to continue The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are the longest running, Catholic secondary education at Saint Thomas most prestigious competition and largest source of scholarships for Aquinas. creative teenagers in the United States. It has an impressive legacy Representing the family of Gennaro Mirocke, and a noteworthy roster of past winners including Andy Warhol, faculty member and football coach at St. Joseph, Sylvia Plath, Truman Capote, Richard Avedon, Joyce Carol Oates Aquinas and Saint Thomas Aquinas High Schools and many others. for 43 years, Coach Mirocke’s oldest son Tony *Note: digital art does not translate to print with the same depth Mirocke thanked guests for carrying on the legacy and quality - this award-winning picture appears three-dimensional on a of helping others in need in our community. computer screen. 10

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