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Celebrating
Years
FALL 2008
Vol. 3, No. 1
“Let us have faith that right
makes might, and in that faith,
let us, to the end, dare to do our
duty as we understand it.”
– Abraham Lincoln, February 27, 1860
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MISSION STATEMENT
Bishop Manogue Catholic High School is a
faith-based community working together for the
education of the total person.
BMCHS
Board of
Directors
Bishop Randolph R. Calvo
Member, Diocese of Reno
Bishop Manogue Fight Song
Go U Manogue High!
Break right through that line.
With our colors flying,
We will cheer you all the time,
Rah! Rah! Rah!
Go! U Manogue High!
Fight for victory,
Spread far the fame of our fair name,
Go! Manogue win that game.
Hooray, Hooray, Hooray, Hoorah! Goooooo
Manogue!
Mr. Steve Benna ‘70
Chairman
Ms. Anne-Louise Bennett ‘69
Ms. Barbara Smith Campbell
Ms. Cathy Cobb ‘70
Treasurer
Ms. Mary Conklin
Secretary
Br. Matthew Cunningham
Ms. Deborah Griffin ‘71
Mr. David Miller
Alma Mater
Ms. Cathy Pettinari ‘66
Vice-Chair
Homines Sicut Montes
Mr. Nick Rossi
We sing of alma mater, we raise your green and gold
Bishop Manogue High School, beautiful bright and bold
To loyal sons and daughters, you are a guiding light
Knowledge, Faith and excellence, serve in a future bright
Women and men to match the mountains
Standing so tall and true
Women and men to match the mountains,
Bishop Manogue, our Alma Mater
We Honor You
Father George Wolf
Ms. Kitty Bergin
Ex-Officio Superintendent
of Catholic Schools
Mr. Jim Toner
Ex-Officio
Published for the alumni, friends, and parents
of Bishop Manogue Catholic High School
Most Reverend Randolph R. Calvo,
Bishop Diocese of Reno
Jim Toner, President
Tim Jaureguito‘71, Principal
Jason Sterrett, Vice Pres./Dev. Dir.
Laurie Hartman, Director of Finance
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by Double Click Design. Photos provided by
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Alumni Office. Please address news items to the
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Contents
FALL 2008 • Vol. 3, No. 1
20
features
4 BASH
5 Academic Team Climbs to Victory
6 New Schedule Provides
College-Like Environment
6 BMCHS Installs New
Comprehensive Database
7 BMCHS Principals
8 Random Acts of Kindness
9 A New Tradition
10 Bishop Patrick Manogue
11 Celebrating 60 Years
14 2008 Graduates & Baccalaureate
20 Religious Icons, Windows,
& Signage Added to Bishop
Manogue
22 Enchanted by
Bell, Book & Candle
23 Service Trips: Mexico
24 New Teacher &
Alumni Spotlight
25 Roots Rock: Dr. Louis Bonaldi
31 Safe ‘n’ Sober Grad Nite
34 Staff & Student Spotlight
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President/Principal Messages
Class Reunions Annual Appeal Financial Status Report In Memoriam Share Your News
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Contents
Messenger
miner
Wow! Sixty wonderful
years of growth and prosperity. In
this issue of the Miner Messenger, you
will discover the wonderful things our
alumni are doing, including travel, family,
and work-related accomplishments. The
Alumni of Bishop Manogue Catholic
High School have created a legacy that
now rests in the hearts of our current
students. The many memories our
alumni merely remember are now being
experienced by the next generation of
Bishop Manogue students.
reunions, the Jim Williams Miner Golf
Classic, Green and Gold Night, BASH,
and other important events and projects
will show current students that we are
forever a family and their involvement
with the school does not end at graduation.
There are several opportunities for
alumni and friends to get together
through events sponsored by our Alumni
Office. Mark your calendars to get
together, socialize, and share memories at
the alumni and parents events this fall, as
well as sporting events. More information
about fall events is included in this issue
of the Miner messenger.
As we prepare to embark on the sixtieth
school year at Bishop Manogue, we are
encouraged by the successes we have
found in years past and will continue to
work to enhance the opportunities of
success for our students every day.
Tim Jaureguito
Principal
This year marks only my second year
working at Bishop Manogue Catholic
High School. Early my first year we
circulated a questionnaire among priests
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Values Statement
M orality creates a community where
Catholic beliefs and values, inspired by faith,
are taught, professed and experienced.
I ntellect provides a college bound
curriculum stressing academic excellence
and life-long learning through study,
reflection, creativity, and faith.
N urturing builds an environment of care
and compassion rooted in our faith.
E ncouragement supports students in
exploring their God-given talents and gifts
through the arts, athletics, and a variety of
extracurricular endeavors.
S ervice challenges students to serve the
community and empowers them to address
social needs through the example of Christ.
of the Diocese. When asked what their
hopes are for Bishop Manogue, one
priest responded his hope is that “when
Catholic students emerge from four years
here “they are ‘red hot’ in their faith.” I
share that joyful hope.
2008 has been
Bishop Manogue Catholic High School is a
faith-based community working together
for the education of the total person.
R espect teaches students to value
individuality and diversity, and to uphold
the dignity of all God’s children.
Continuing the true spirit of Bishop
Manogue by participating in class
an important
time for anniversaries in Reno. The
Cathedral of St. Thomas Aquinas
celebrated its 100th birthday party. St.
Mary’s Hospital and the Dominican nuns
celebrated a similar 100th anniversary
here. Of particular pertinence to the
Bishop Manogue family is that 60 years
ago this fall Bishop Manogue Catholic
High School first opened its doors. Our
60th birthday is cause for celebration! We
look forward to celebrating this birthday
not only during Homecoming, but the
duration of this academic year.
Bishop Manogue
Catholic High School
Mission Statement
In years past we provided but one
semester of Religion to each of our classes
per year. Last year we added a second
semester for freshmen. This year we have
added a second semester of Religion for
sophomores as well. We plan to add a
second semester of Religion for each of the
next two years, so that when our students
graduate they will have completed eight
semesters of Religion instead of just four.
Scripture and our heritage over 2000
years is rich and deep. We indeed have
much we can learn and appreciate.
This year we are blessed with the addition
of many new and gifted teachers who
join our talented faculty cadre. I believe
we are particularly blessed to have a full
time priest, Father John Legerski, join
our chaplain, Father Mark Hanifan, in
serving the student body, faculty and
staff. Father John will teach freshman
and sophomore Religion.
new stained glass windows, canvas art,
an additional large cross and signage
from Scripture we have added to our
physical plant. There will be more to
come. These signs and symbols mark us
further as a Catholic school. We hope
the very atmosphere in our hallways
does the same.
The economy this year has affected many
businesses and it has cost many families
their livelihood and their homes. Our
enrollment is below our enrollment from
last year, and reports indicate this is true
for many Catholic schools. It means
another year for us all to “tighten our
belts” budget wise.
As we embark upon this new academic
year and prepare for our 60th graduating
class, let us ask God’s blessings on all of
us. We pray that this year will be holy,
happy, productive and successful in the
things that truly matter.
M. James Toner
President
Elsewhere in the Miner Messenger we
discuss the addition of religious icons,
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Building A Scholastic Heritage
B.A.S.H.
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B.A.S.H., which stands
for
Building A Scholastic Heritage,
debuted in May of 1989. The proceeds
from BASH benefit enrichments of
Bishop Manogue including the Tuition
Assistance Program “TAP.” The
evening started with happy hour which
consisted of hors d’oeuvres and libations,
which were hosted by Eldorado Hotel
Casino, Silver Legacy Resort Casino,
The Tamarack Junction, and Silver
State Liquor & Wine Inc. The BASH
Committee started a new tradition held
on the Alumni Plaza where there was a
live auction. The evening continued with
dinner hosted by the Eldorado Hotel
Casino and the Carano Family and wine
hosted by Ferrari Carano Vineyards and
Winery. Guests were pleased with the
comedy club atmosphere and laughed
the night away when the entertainment
of high energy stand-up comedian Greg
Hahn came to the stage.
Thank you to the
BASH Committee Members:
Debbie Rossi - Chairwoman
Debbie Barker
Elizabeth Bedell
Margo Bertelson
Joe DeRicco
John DeRicco
Tammy Dermody
Laura Dianda
Carolyn Ferraro
Deedra Flochini
Gregg & Jeannine Higgins
Maureen Kachurak
Frannie Lepori
Ed McCaffery
Dori Mendiola
Katie Pace
Pat & Cathy Pettinari
Brigid Pierce
Trish Reviglio
Kathleen Rossi
Rick & Laurie Smith
Kerry Sutherland
Charlotte Sullivan
Kay Lyn Talbott
Tony Zamboni
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Academic Team climbs
to first Place Victory
By Michael Williamson
What is the name of the
felt-covered dwelling used by nomadic
people of Asia? Who was the Prince
of the Geats? Who wrote “Know then
thyself, presume not God to scan…The
study of Mankind is Man?”
These and many other such questions
were posed to the Bishop Manogue
Academic Team at the Grand
Sierra Resort throughout the night of
April 21st.
Manogue—which went 17-1 during the
season—placed fourth out of a total four
schools. First, second, and third place
were held by Reed High School, Galena,
and Wooster respectively.
Manogue’s first match, which was against
Wooster High School, proved to be a
stalemate until midway.
“It just took us a little while to get warmed
up,” said senior Kevin Price. “Once we got
going though, we were unstoppable!”
Wooster secured an early game lead by
between 100 and 200 points until the
midway through the 30, 40 and 50 point
round when Manogue snatched it.
“We were on the edge until we reached
the 30 pointers,” recounted captain Dan
Shaver. “When we started scoring points
worth 30 each time, we moved into a
more secure position.”
With a higher score than Wooster,
Manogue steamed through the 40 and 50
point questions with ease.
After a short “potty” break, Manogue
prepared to face one of the school’s most
prominent rivals—Galena High School.
Galena, which marred Manogue’s
unblemished record of 13-0, brought
a more vast cauldron of knowledge
to the table. Throughout the first
two rounds, both schools held par.
However, Manogue’s own intellect
proved stronger. At the beginning
of the 30 point round, Manogue was
ahead 50 points.
The margin widened as Manogue scored
a series of correct answers in Life Science,
Government and Economics, and
Currents Events/Miscellaneous.
At this point, senior Kevin Price—a
new addition to this year’s team—
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shined in the Government and Current
Events categories.
“He was amazing,” commented Shaver.
“He knew almost every answer to
the Government and Current Events
questions.”
While Manogue maintained a steady
lead through the 30 and 40 point rounds,
Galena struck back with one final surge
of power during the 50 point questions.
When the last question—which came
from the English/Literature category—
was asked, the score was tied at 350-350.
He was amazing… he knew
almost every answer to the
Government and Current
Events questions.”
It was Manogue’s question.
“Who were the parents of Helen of Troy?”
asked the moderator.
The table fell silent.
“It was Zeus and that swan chick!”
hissed Shaver.
Silence.
“Leda,” Price answered. Captain Dan
Shaver leaned into the microphone to
reiterate the answer.
“Correct,” replied the moderator.
Cries of elation erupted from the
Manogue table. High-fives and hugs went
all around as Price was clobbered by a
joyous Manogue Academic Team.
Manogue had claimed victory, (400-350).
While the rest of the team took a break
to devour pizza, a conglomeration of
captains Robert Arlt Jr., Dan Shaver,
and Brandon Turner huddled into a
corner, deciding which team would best
conquer the first place team from Reed
High School.
After the well-deserved dinner break, the
“dream team” was finalized. All three
captains—Robert Arlt Jr., Dan Shaver,
and Brandon Turner—would partake
along with senior Kevin Price and juniors
Nick Altieri and Justin Lopez.
Both teams took their seats.
With Reed’s win of the coin toss, they
began the match with a selection of
History and Geography which was
quickly answered correctly.
Reed’s chance of victory seemed slim as
Manogue began the 40 point round.
A series of correct answers allowed
Manogue to pull out of a long-held tie
after the first three rounds.
Halfway through the 50 point round,
Manogue had secured victory. The match
ended with a score of 590-270.
Manogue did not win first place. With
Reed’s status as undefeated throughout
the three rounds of semifinals, Manogue
would need to claim victory in a second
match in order to take top seat.
The next match started immediately after
the captains of each team chose members
for the final match.
Academic Olympics founder Ginny
Young approached the Manogue table,
coin in hand.
“Heads,” called Captain Robert Arlt, Jr.
Heads it was.
Winning the toss was unorthodox for
Manogue due to the group losing the call
in 15 of the 16 previous matches.
The team members eyed each other in
eerie suspicion…could this be an omen?
The second match began in a similar
fashion to the first, however, at the
beginning of the 40 point round,
Manogue had only put a small margin
of about 100 points between itself and
Reed.
Reed fought to maintain first place
However, it was to no avail.
With a correct answer to the sixth 50 point
question, Manogue had secured its first
place win in the Academics Olympics.
With a miraculous climb from fourth to
first in the finals, the Bishop Manogue
Academic Team had defied the odds and
won the first place.
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New Schedule Provides
College-Like Environment
On Monday, August 25, Bishop Manogue students were
introduced to a new daily schedule that promises to provide them and the
teachers with several benefits designed to provide a college-like environment
and maximize instructional time. The new schedule adds an eighth period
to the rotation, allowing for all students to take at least one elective class per
semester. It also enables freshmen students who need more time in math and
English to take the Math Foundations support class and/or the Keystones
Literacy class. Juniors and seniors have the option of adding “free” periods to
their schedule. These free periods, called Enrichment, allow junior and senior
students the privilege of visiting the library, visiting help labs for Math and
Science, or the Student Community Center to study or chat with friends.
Similar to a college schedule, classes will meet three times a week; and
similar to college classes, the extended length of the periods facilitates an
in-depth approach to learning. As students prepare for college, the Bishop
Manogue teachers see this change as an important factor in establishing
their readiness to meet the demands of higher education. Another important
benefit of the new schedule is that its structure minimizes the amount of
class time students miss due to participation in athletics.
The Bishop Manogue Fine and Performing Arts program has also benefited
significantly from the addition of an eighth period. The increased enrollment
in these classes is indicative of their importance and popularity with the
students. Likewise, the Bishop Manogue Leadership curriculum has
expanded from a single “zero” period class to four periods during the regular
school day to accommodate the enrollment of over a hundred students. And
most importantly, the new schedule has allowed the expansion of the Bishop
Manogue Religious Studies curriculum which will enable more students
to become active in the Campus Ministry program to meet the goals of
Catholic Social teaching.
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BMCHS
Installs New
Comprehensive
Database
After
conducting extensive
research it was decided that the
integrated single database system
by Senior Systems will best meet
the multiple needs of Bishop
Manogue. “For over 15 years,
Senior Systems has provided the
finest and most comprehensive
administrative software to K-12
independent  schools.” This
new, comprehensive program
updates, streamlines, and unifies
the multiple components of our
operations. The components
are segmented into academic
software, tuition
software,
accounts payablesoftware, general
ledger, development software,
parent communication software,
and manual bookstore and food
service systems. Not only would
the new comprehensive software
help in eliminating duplicate data
entry it also will be a productive
management tool. The purchase
of Senior Systems will enable
better service to the entire Bishop
Manogue family.
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BMCHS Principals
6.
11.
10.
3.
8.
9.
4.
13.
5.
7.
1.
12.
2.
1. Father Joseph Linde (1948-1954)
8. Brother Matthew Cunningham (1982-1988)
2. Father Casimir Paul (1954-1956)
9. Brother Ignatius Foster (1988-1992)
3. Father Robert Despars (1956-1963)
4. MSGR Donald Carmody (1963-1969)
5. Father George Wolf (1969-1975)
10. Robert Sullivan (1992-1999)
11. Rick Squires (1999-2001)
6. Father Philip O’Donnell (1975-1976)
12. Tim Petersen (2001-2006)
7. Father Ralth Drendel (1976-1982)
13. Tim Jaureguito (2006-Present)
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Random
Acts of
Kindness
Among the thousands
of alumni that once walked the halls
of Bishop Manogue, there is one
young graduate creating a career with
the sole purpose of making the world
a better place. Brian Williams, class of
2001, is one of ten Manogue graduates
within his family. His parents Cal and
Cathy (Speth) Williams were high
school sweethearts.
Brian Williams, a fourth degree black
belt in martial arts, received a full
scholastic and athletic scholarship
to the University of Nevada, Reno.
During his sophomore year at UNR,
Brian was accepted into a graduate
level business competition class as
the creative director of a marketing
campaign for the Toyota Matrix. Their
team was one of the first teams on the
west coast to win the competition
ranking them the “Number One
Integrated
Marketing/Advertising
Students in the Nation” by the
American Advertising Federation.
After receiving this award, Brian
moved to Southern California to
pursue several film production
and business internships. Within a
period of five years, Brian worked
as a corporate program director for
one of the largest fitness gyms in the
area, was director of marketing for a
commodity brokerage firm, opened
a martial arts studio, personally
trained Paula Abdul, and was on
MTV’s first martial arts based reality
television show.
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BMCHS Alumni Brian Williams changing the world, one act-at-a-time.
Now, at 25 years old, he is working to
create a career where he will not only
make the world a better place, but
will be inspiring thousands more
to do the same. Brian’s goal is to
document 1,000,000 Random Acts
of Kindness from our nation’s youth.
He has launched three different
programs that target audiences from
four-year-olds to large corporations.
“It started with a simple question:
What if someone could show the
world what 1,000,000 Random Acts
of Kindness looked like?”
One Million A.O.K. is an elementary
school program that comes free of
charge. It is completely sponsored by
local businesses and organizations.
Brian launches the One Million
A.O.K. program with an action
packed martial arts performance
with high flying kicks, flips, and an
amazing brick breaking routine.
Immediately following, he gives an
inspirational and motivational speech
about how simple random acts of
kindness can make the world a better
place. “I don’t just want to talk the
talk, but get everyone in the school to
walk it,” said Brian. At the end of each
speech Brian calls the entire student
body to action. “I challenge the entire
school to document 5,000 Random
Acts of Kindness in two weeks.”
Each school is given a two week supply
of A.O.K. journals. Each journal holds
10 spots for children to document
their random acts. They also receive
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posters,
banners,
motivational
announcements on CD, and special
in class projects. “It’s amazing on how
far some students take the challenge.
I’ve had ten cut their hair for Locks
of Love, plant trees, volunteer at the
homeless shelter, to something as
simple as cleaning their room or
brushing their teeth without being
told. No act is too small for them to
document,” said Brian.
Mrs. Feldman, a first grade teacher
at Alice Taylor Elementary school
and a Manogue alumni said, “it is a
two week event that not only creates a
positive change in the students, but in
staff as well.”
Several schools in the last six months
have taken on the One Million
A.O.K. challenge. So far Brian has
documented over 70,000 Random
Acts of Kindness. “One day I will
have a glass case with over 1,000,000
Random Acts…wow, imagine the
symbolism,” said Brian.
Word of mouth about the business
sponsored One Million A.O.K.
program started to spread and in
March 2008, Todd Cutler, Mayor of
Fernley, called Brian and recapped
the January flood that displaced
hundreds from their homes. Mayor
Cutler claimed that he has never seen
such massive amounts of random
acts of kindness, even from those in
the Reno and Sparks area. “He stated
that he wished there was a way to say
thank you. What better way to say
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thank you than to give more random
acts of kindness back to the world?”
The Mayor of Fernley along with
Governor Jim Gibbons proclaimed
April 19th-May 5th “15 Days of
Kindness.” The program opened up
with a charity 5K run with the mayor
followed by “Coffee With the Mayor.”
Within seven days, the One Million
A.O.K. program entered every
elementary, middle and high school
in the City of Fernley. Every day held
something special: a blood drive,
community clean-up, tree planting,
fitness seminars, and story times
for children. “We had over 100 high
school students leave their homes
to sleep outside and write letters to
soldiers in Iraq thanking them for
their efforts and bravery,” said Brian.
“15 Days of Kindness is a celebration
of simple kindnesses that encourage
people to tap into their own human
spirit and share kindness with one
another,” said Governor Jim Gibbons.
This event created a massive positive
change within the city. Businesses
had “I Support Kindness” posters
hanging in their office, every street
light had the A.O.K. flyers, skaters
spray painted the logo on their skate
boards, and one high school student
even painted his car with “Think
Kindness” on his tail gate. All of this
just happened. It was a Kindness
Take-Over,” says Brian.
Alumni Brian Williams performing
his martial arts flips.
This event sparked a whole new
program that Brian has named “15
Days.” Brian has partnered with
several other non-profit organizations
such as Solace Tree, Toms Shoes, St.
Baldricks, Life Rolls On, and Charity
Water to create unique fundraisers
and events that motivate high schools
and businesses to get involved and
stand up for positive change within
our world. “If I can inspire high
school students to incorporate
giving in their future careers, then
this program will be a success,” says
Brian.
Brian has filed for his non-profit
501(c)3 status. “The schools that
really need these type of programs
can’t afford them.” Brian is currently
seeking individual and corporate
sponsors/partners in the Think
Kindness campaign. Toshiba has
already donated a laptop and digital
projector for the 15 Days program
and several businesses have made In
Kind Donations. “My goal is to bring
this program to schools, universities,
and cities across the nation. I
am turning the Think Kindness
program into a career. I will make a
massive difference in our world, but
the ironic part is, for me to succeed,
I am relying on the Random Acts of
Kindness of others.”
If you would like to
cause or donate to the
you may do so by
www.ThinkKindness.org
“Get Involved.”
help his
program,
going to
and click
A New Tradition
This fall, as 2008 BMHS
graduates Elizabeth McKernan
and Michael Dolan begin their
college careers at the University
of San Diego, they will do so with
the assistance of the newly-formed
Northern Nevada USD Alumni
Association. Headed by Manogue
grad’s Brian Egan (’94) and Scott
Whittemore (’98), and including
several other BMHS alumni, the
group was proud to award two
$500 scholarships to the students
and help them progress on the path
of value-based Catholic higher
education.
made up of alumni and partners
in the greater Northern Nevada
area, is dedicated to growing their
scholarship fund through a series
of social fundraisers, familyoriented events and a spring
golf tournament, kicking off in
early 2009. With strong ties to
Bishop Manogue and the Catholic
community, they plan to help
deserving students experience the
worthwhile education that USD
provides for years to come. To
learn more about this organization
or contribute to the scholarship
fund, please contact Brian Egan:
[email protected].
The Northern Nevada chapter
of the USD Alumni Association,
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of making enough money to bring
his brothers and sisters to join
him in the United States. At six
feet, three inches tall and with his
powerful build, he was very much
a success.
He also made money smashing
quartz and digging tunnels during
the day. He brought his college
books with him and studied at
night. What he really wanted,
however, was to become a priest.
After four years of mining he made
enough money to attend one of the
top seminaries of the time, Saint
Sulpice in Paris, France. During
his years at seminary, he studied
and traveled Europe.
Manogue was ordained a priest
in Paris and moved back home to
California. His first assignment
was Virginia City, Nevada in 1862.
A mining friend of Manogue’s,
John Mackay discovered the
Comstock Lode. Mackay helped
Manogue’s
parishioners
by
building a hospital and school in
the area. The hospital still stands
and is used in the summers by an
art group.
Bishop
Patrick Manogue
Patrick Manogue
was born in County Kilkenny,
Ireland in 1832. After losing both parents to an illness,
he moved to the United States at the age of 16 to work
and attend college. In 1853, he left college and traveled
across the country to Moore’s Flat, above Nevada City,
California, to dig for gold. He did this with the hope
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January 16th, 1881, Father Patrick
Manogue became Bishop Patrick
Ma nog ue. Bishop  Ma nog ue
then moved to the newly formed
Diocese of Sacramento in 1886.
His friend John Mackay again
helped Manogue by contributing
funds to the construction of the
Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament
in Sacramento. Other friends and
contributors were Fair, Flood, and
O’Brien. These men, as well as
Mackay, were known as the big four
in mining and it was their fortunes
that created San Francisco.
In 1895, after 33 years serving the
church, Bishop Manogue died at the
age of 63 in the cathedral he built.
Stories of his life and death filled the
local papers for days. He was loved
and missed by many.
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The Flick Ranch School (top) and
the School on the Hill (middle). The
BMCHS Spire, first raised atop Christ
the Teacher Chapel on October 9,
1958 is a 5-ton steel superstructure,
wrapped in copper which stands
80 feet tall. After 30 years in place,
a violent windstorm toppled it in
December, 1988. It was rebuilt after
repairs in 1989. In the fall of 2003,
the steeple was relocated to the new
campus where it sits atop the new
Christ the Teacher Chapel (shown
at right).
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Cover Story
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ishop Manogue Catholic
High School opened its doors
on September 13, 1948, at
the former Flick Ranch properties
on Glendale Road. The enrollment
was near 100 with the population
evenly distributed between males
and females. The first graduating
class was in 1950 with 14 graduates.
The last class to graduate from the
former Flick Ranch property was
the class of 1957 with 38 graduates.
The second school at 400 Bartlett
Street, known as the School on the
Hill, opened its doors in 1957 with
an enrollment of 201 students. The
first graduating class from the School
on the Hill totaled 46. After 46 years
of educating students, the School on
the Hill closed its doors. The class
of 2004 was the last class on the hill
with 140 graduates. In the fall of
2005, the third school was opened at
110 Bishop Manogue Drive in south
Reno with 534 students. Currently
the school’s population is 665.
Celebrating 60 Years
Class Reunions
Class Reunions:
Alumni Gather for Reunions and Recall Times at BMCHS
Class of 1973
Class of 1988
Class of 1998
The classes of 1973, 1988, and 1998 celebrated their reunion weekend October 10 and 11, 2008.
1977
By Mary Ann Prall ‘77
The Manogue High Class of ‘77 was blessed with
classmates who flew in from around the country to
catch up on the 30 years gone by. Reuniting at Moxie’s
on Friday night, it amazed me how our personalities
still remained the same even after years gone by. It was
wonderful to see each other again and catch up on what
we have been doing.
The reunion continued on Saturday with a Mass at 9 a.m.
said by our very own Class of 1977’s Father Chuck. Mass
was accompanied by angel voices led by Lydia Bonaldi and
sweetened the chapel with sound. The all-alumni events
continued with a delicious BBQ, tour of the school and
admission to the homecoming game.
(L to R) Jan Clark, Joe Fleiner, Mary Ann Prall,
Fran Lane, “Pee Wee” Saren Lerner, Michele Jerauld
Reunion festivities wrapped up at the Lakeside Tennis
Club on Saturday night where we continued to visit
and dine. To top off the evening, Greg Higgins threw a
signature after-dinner party at his beautiful home.
What good and memorable times! What an awesome
class we are. Yes, we are all wiser in years, but deep inside
our hearts still illuminate the same personalities of our
younger years. We all agreed that we are so lucky and so
proud to be part of the Manogue legacy.
If you are interested in helping with your reunion,
please contact April Gonzales in the Alumni Office at
(775) 336-6016 or [email protected].
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(L to R) Sam McKeran, Joe Fleiner, Raymond Jayo,
Greg Higgins, Dennis Bush
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1957
The Bishop Manogue High School Class of 1957 held its
50 year reunion on August 11, 2007. Some class members
toured the new campus. Then everyone gathered at the
home of Nancy and Albert Pagni for a festive occasion.
Friends who attended St. Thomas Aquinas also took part
in the celebration.
1958
The class of 1958 had their 50 year reunion on August 9, 2008.
Sixteen classmates and their spouses attended a wonderful
afternoon and evening of relaxed fun. The class gathered
at the home of Joanne and Julius Ballardini for an outdoor
barbecue.
1981
The Class of 1981, always looking for an opportunity to get
together, held the first ever Bishop Manogue 26 Year Class
Reunion. Everyone who attended had a good time visiting and
connecting with old friends and acquaintances. The reunion festivities started off with a Friday night party at the
Tamarack Junction with other Manogue reunion classes. Although
there was a Manogue homecoming bonfire, the 1981 group stayed
at the Tamarack and brought each other up to speed on what they
have been doing over the years.
On Saturday night, a dinner was also held at the Tamarack. The
food was good, but the company was better. Everyone had a great
time and some continued their evening well past the end of dinner.
Tammy (Baryol) Taylor traveled the farthest (Florida) and also had
the largest family (12 kids). (Above, L to R) Paul McElroy, Steve Calabrese,
Omar Alami, Herb Santos
To those of the Class of 1981 who could not attend this time, you were
missed and we hope to see you at the 30 Year Reunion in 2011!
1982
The Class of 1982 gathered to celebrate their 25th reunion
along with alumni from several other classes at Sully’s
Sports Bar over homecoming weekend. The next evening
the Class of 1982 and their families gathered at the home of
Alex and Theresa Benna to catch up on all the happenings of
the past 5 years. There were about 30 alumni in attendance
along with spouses and lots of children. Everyone enjoyed
catching up with each other. We hope to see an even bigger
crowd at the 30th class reunion!
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2008 GRADUATES
David Willis Allen........................................................................................TMCC
Erika Terry Allred............................................................................................UNR
Chase Christopher Annand.......................................................................UNR
Robert Alois Rudolf Arlt Jr...........................................................................MIT
Samantha Nicole Ashmore.......................................................................UNR
Agnes Olga Asmar........................................................................................UNR
Emily Margaret Austin.............................................................................TMCC
William Patrick Avilla................................................................................TMCC
Tawnie Fae Balbini........................................................................................UNR
Nicole Lee Barainca.....................................................................................UNR
Ciara Marion Barker.......................................................................Boise State
Joseph Thomas Barrett...............................................................................UNR
Joseph William Bartlett................................................................Boise State
Craig Robert Batory.................................Loyola Marymount Univeristy
Nico John Bazan.........................................................................................TMCC
Michael Alexander Benna.........................................................................UNR
Lindsey Paige Bohach..................................................................................UNR
Shane Joseph Bohach.................................................................................UNR
Thomas Noah Bouthillier Jr.................. California Lutheran University
Jana Maile Bovill...............................................................................Undecided
Cameron Andrew Bozarth........................................................................UNR
Holly Kai Breeden..........................................................................................UNR
Sean Marshall Brizendine................Front Range Community College
Savina Carmen Brown....................................................St. Mary’s College
Allison Rose Bulow.........Fashion Institute of Design Merchandising
Jaime Batocabe Calilung............................................................................UNR
Cale Brandon Carson.................................... Santa Barbara City College
Veronica Ann Carter....................................................................................UNR
Paul Michael Carter............................................................................Gonzaga
Torin James Cassani.........................University of Colorado at Boulder
Kaitlin Jo Paine holding her diploma
and Manogue Spirit Award
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Lyndsey Marie Chicago............................................................................TMCC
Rewon Francis Child.....................................................................................Yale
Brooke Christine Clemmensen....................................................Undecided
Anna Nagano Cohen...................................................................................UNR
Taylor Stephen Conte.............................................Santa Clara University
Benjamin John Coombes...........................................................................UNR
Shelby Anne Christine Corneil.................................................................UNR
James Patrick Cullen........................University of Colorado at Boulder
Darryl De Raedt.............................................................................................UNR
Bradford Lee Dees.........................................................................................UNR
Michael Thomas Dolan........................................University of San Diego
Travis Joseph Echevarria............................................................................UNR
Damon Michael Elder...............................................................................TMCC
John Bittner Espil..............................................................................Undecided
Jennifer Rachel Farren.........................................University of San Diego
Kyle Andrew Feeney..........................................Art Institute of California
Richard Luis Flores........................................................................................UNR
Walter Lee Frazier.........................................................................................UNR
Ian Gregory Gahner..............................Western Washington University
Brandon Daniel Gallian...............................................................................UNR
Carolyn Frances Garey-Sage................................ Willamette University
Katherine Ashley Cecelia Garrett........................................... Notre Dame
Jennifer Marie Ghera...................................................................................UNR
Kyle Joseph Ghilieri....................................................................................TMCC
Clinton Richard Gust....................................................................................UNR
Sierra Catherine Harmening.“Montana State University, Bozeman”
Edward Jacob Hendricks............................................................................UNR
Alex Patrick Higman....................................................................................UNR
Brett Anderson Hinckley.........................................................Sierra College
Jacob Todd Hinson........................................................................................UNR
Robert Henry Hodges............California Polytechnic State University
Joshua Adam Holman.................................................................................UNR
Robert Taylor Hub..............................................Remsa Paramedic School
La Roy Anthony Hutchinson....................................................................UNR
Shelby Ann Jackson.....................................................................................UNR
Esteban Richard Douglas Jaykins.........................Feather River College
Christine Kjolbye Jorst................................................................................UNR
Meghan Kyle Kirwin.....................................................................................UNR
Matthew Jeffrey Klippenstein.................................................................UNR
Corey Todd Kozlowski...............................................................................TMCC
Christina Yueguan Kwok..............Dominican University of California
Joshua Ryan Lepley................................University of Northern Arizona
Darcy Rosemarie Logue..............................................................................UNR
Roxolana Maged Maged............................................................................UNR
Nolan Joseph Mahoney..................................................................Undecided
Nathan Kyle Martinez........................................................................Gonzaga
Sigur Adolph Martinsen IV......................................................................UCLA
Jacob Blackwell Mc Carthy......................................................................UNR
Ryan Taylor Mc Coy..................................................................................TMCC
Erin Floris Mc Intire..............................................University of Minnesota
Courtney Michelle Mc Kenna..................................................................UNR
Elizabeth Christina Mc Kernan.........................University of San Diego
Tyler Jason Mendiola..........................................................................Gonzaga
Zachary Philip Merliss...............................................................................UCLA
Richard Guina Millare..................................................................................UNR
Cody Michael Moller.................................................................................TMCC
Elizabeth Connie Mortlock.....................................................................TMCC
Morgan Alexandria Murphy.....................................................................UNR
Garrett Lee Newman.......................................................St. Mary’s College
Jordyn Alexis Novsek...................................................................................UNR
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Megan Anne O’Brien...................................................................................UNR
Megan Rose O’Brien....................................................................................UNR
Joseph Thomas O’Gorman.........................................................................UNR
Michael David Olivo..........................University of Southern California
Sarah Eileen O’Neil.......................................................................................UNR
Kaitlin Jo Paine......................................................................................Gonzaga
Logan Ross Palmer..............................................................................Gonzaga
Michon Stephanie Peek..............................................................................UNR
Peter Lee Phu...............................................................................................TMCC
Jon Paul Piller..................................................................................................UNR
Samantha Marie Presley.........................................................................TMCC
Kevin Gray Price..............................................................Fordham University
Katie Scarlett Proctor..................................................................................UNR
Julie Helene Quintana.................................................................................UNR
Garrett Alex Raffanelli................................................................................UNR
Nicole Gabriella Lloyd Ramos.............................Santa Clara University
Michelle Samantha Raymond.................................................................UNR
Matthew Ted Robinson..............................................................................UNR
Kyle Alexander Sargent.....................................Arizona State University
Miranda Elizabeth Scalzo...............................................Seattle University
Teresa Rose Schwedhelm..........................................................................UNR
Daniel Thomas Shaver.............................................Oglethorpe University
Cynthia Lynn Sherman...............................................................................UNR
Luke Michael Smith......................................................................................UNR
Rita Elizabeth Smith....................................................................................UNR
Paul Raymond Squire................................................................................UNLV
Joseph Cameron Steinlage...........................................................West Point
Kara Grace Stock...........................................................................................UNR
Matthew Thomas Francis Stover............................................................UNR
Taylor Lynn Sylvester...................................................................................UNR
Timothy Vinson Tabbada............................................................................UNR
Pierron Elaine Tackes.............................George Washington University
Alexander Evan Tacner................................................................................UNR
Roberto Jose Tapia............................................................St. Mary’s College
Tyler Matthew Thompson..........................................................................UNR
Jordyn Ashley Troop ...................................................................................UNR
Brandon Edward Turner..............................................................Wake Forest
Sarah Lynn Vacca...................................................University of San Diego
Clarie Joanne Villacorta.............................................................................UNR
Jessica Corina Vogel........................................................St. Mary’s College
Brooke Haley Walshaw...............................................................................UNR
Clarissa Ann Westergard...........................................................................UNR
Joseph Andrew Wieland....................................................San Diego State
Shane Michael Wozniak.............................................................................UNR
Katrina Louise Wraight...............................................................................UNR
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Baccalaureate
Tradition continued with the
Baccalaureate Mass and Dinner held on Thursday, June
5th. Students were asked to select a class and faculty
speaker to address them that evening as they prepare to
graduate from our community. This year’s class elected
speaker was Rewon Child. Rewon was an amazing
member of the Bishop Manogue community for four
years. Whether he was spearheading the beginning of
the Environmental Club, leading the students at rallies
as their student body president, inspiring membership
in the International Club, or helping lead our Academic
Team to a championship victory, his presence was
visible in everything Manogue. This year’s faculty
speaker was Frank Martinez, who has been a part of
the Bishop Manogue faculty for 23 years. Beginning
in 1984, Frank Martinez has dedicated his time,
energy, and effort to the Bishop Manogue community
in countless ways. He has coached girls and boys
basketball teams at Manogue for 16 years, moderated
the chess club and the academic team, been a member
of the English and Social Studies departments, and
supported our students at every athletic contest he
could possibly attend. Both speakers were fantastic
and the evening was a great success.
At top, the Klippinstein Family;
bottom, class speaker Rewon Child.
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Alumni and parent volunteers will call you for
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Help us make a Bishop Manogue education possible
for those who can least afford it by saying “Yes” when
the phone rings for Bishop Manogue.
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Green & Gold
Recap
The Parents Association
of Bishop
Manogue Catholic High School raised over $103,000
at the Inaugural Green and Gold Event. This event was
the merging of Minerfest (the annual wine tasting)
and The Basque Dinner. Nearly 500 people enjoyed an
evening of great food, silent and live auctions. Once
again the faculty and staff of Bishop Manogue served
as waiters and waitress for the evening. Proceeds from
this event went towards the teacher’s Wish List and
grants to teachers.
The Bishop Manogue
Make plans to attend this year’s “GREEN AND GOLD
NIGHT 2008 – A TRIPLE CROWN EVENING” on
Saturday November 15, 2008 here on campus. The
committee has been hard at work since the summer
planning the event. Chairing the event are BMCHS
parents and alumni: Melinda Cameron, Lisa Collins,
Charlene Greenlund, Lisa Kane and Chrissy Lane.
Your invitation will be arriving soon. If you would like
to donate an auction item, please contact the school.
Information is currently available on the web site at:
www.bishopmanogue.org.
The evening was to honor those students who have
dedicated themselves to the pursuit of academic
excellence at Bishop Manogue and who have exceeded
many, or all, of the expectations that have been set
for them. Those honored included seniors who have
received scholarships to the colleges or universities
they are attending next year, members of the National
Honor Society, students with perfect attendance, and
individual students who have done an outstanding job
in specific classes throughout this academic year.
Academic
Assembly
Academic Awards
Assembly was held on Wednesday, June 4, 2008.
GREAT
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Proudly sponsoring Bishop Manogue Catholic High School
and working together to educate the whole person.
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Financial Status Report
Financial Status Report
Bishop Manogue Catholic High School
is the only four-year Catholic, co-educational high
school within 140 miles of our area. It is a separately
incorporated, 501(c)(3)non-profit, diocesan school
operated under the authority of the Most Reverend
Bishop, Randolph R. Calvo.
Bishop Manogue has been built on a tradition of
making high school affordable for both Catholic
and non-Catholic students. It will cost $10,400 to
educate one child at Bishop Manogue this year. This
amount was calculated after careful consideration in
offering the best education at the most affordable rate.
Although the cost of educating a student is $10,400,
our tuition for the upcoming year is only $8,300. The
difference of $2,100 per student must be made up with
donations within the community and fundraising.
Our budget is very tight.
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An analysis of Catholic schools in Northern California
and Nevada demonstrates our commitment to keeping
tuition affordable. Looking at 32 Catholic schools’
tuition for last year, the 2007-2008 year, the average
tuition was $11,782, or $3,482 more per student than
Bishop Manogue charges this year. This demonstrates
our critical need for donations and fundraising.
Please note that the following pie charts of both
revenue and expenditures are for the 2007-2008 year.
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Salaries (payroll, taxes & benefits)
Tuition Assistance (including discounts)
Debt Service
Utilities, Water & Sewer
Bookstore & Lunch Progam
Other (includes expenses such as
safety, advertising, promotion, printing,
postage, rental & technology)
8.21%
Insurance
67.91%
5.14%
Athletic Department (officials,
travel & equipment)
Miscellaneous
5.28%
4.05%
1.96%
1.79%
1.71%
3.95%
Revenues 2007-2008
Tuition
Parish Assessments
Registration, Activity & Athletic Fees
1.74%
Bookstore & Lunch Program
Development Raised Funds
Other
5.44%
74.19%
7.95%
8.17%
2.50%
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Financial Status Report
Expenditures 2007-2008
Religious Icons, Windows &
Signage Added to Bishop Manogue
As  Bishop
Manogue enters
into its 60th year of
existence as a vital
Catholic
institution
in Reno, religious
icons, art, stained glass
windows and signage
have been added to our
educational
edifice.
They
are
worthy
birthday presents to
our school.
Stained  glass windows,
icons, and other art
forms have a long and
sacred history in the Church. They have
been used to teach and inspire us while
at the same time beautifying material
buildings and space.
Stained Glass Windows Completed
When the new chapel was constructed
as the centerpiece of the present campus
in south Reno, thanks to the generosity
of Bob and Nana Sullivan, the original
chapel spire, stained glass windows,
and other artifacts from “Manogue
on the Hill” were all transported and
incorporated into the new worship
area. In part because of the dimensions
and design of the chapel, four new clear
windows remained after installation of
the original stained glass.
Providentially, Bishop Manogue was
able to obtain the services of the artists
and designers of the original stained
glass windows in the chapel: Isabel and
Edith Piczek, internationally famous
sisters and artists living and working in
Los Angeles (see sidebar article). They
had completed the original windows
some fifty years ago.
The four new windows blend and
complement the originals. The newly
completed exterior windows include:
• Our Lady of Mount Carmel, donated
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by the Jack and Ro Reviglio family.
(Ted, ’83; Rick, ’84; Kari, ’89)
• St. Albert the Great, donated by the
Frank & Jennie Desmond Family.
(Mary, ’74; Sue, ’75; Judy, ’76; Kevin, ’78;
Theresa, ’82; John, ’86; Jennifer, ’94)
• St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, donated by
the Norm and Laura Dianda Family.
(Laura, ’63; Michael, ’89; Chris, ’94)
• The Cure of Ars, St. John Vianney,
donated by the Robert and Nana
Sullivan family. (Casey, ’81; Brigid, ’82;
Sean, ’86)
Two new interior stained glass windows
above the interior entrance to the chapel
are in preparation at this time:
• The Holy Spirit, donated by the class
of 1996 in memory of D.J. Bernardis.
• The Virtue of Charity, donated by
the Michael and Tammy Dermody
family.
The windows were
formally blessed by
Bishop Calvo on October
8 during Homecoming
week. Isabel Piczek
herself was present for
the blessing.
Icons Added
Icons, from the Greek
word for “image” are a
stylized form of art, and
not strictly realistic. One
purpose of icons is to
suggest the mystery of
Jesus or a holy person in
a way realistic art might
not. Tradition attributes
an early first century
icon of Mary, the Mother
of Jesus, to St. Luke.
At this time a tall icon of
Jesus, the Divine Mercy,
graces the archway and
looms over the Cashell
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central corridor of Bishop Manogue.
This icon of Jesus reminds us that Jesus
is the reason for our school.
Close by is an icon of the Holy Family:
Jesus, Mary and Joseph. The Holy
Family icon, located on the interior
south wall of the main entrance,
reminds us that our families are called
to imitate the Holy Family.
As one enters the library, one can
observe icons in the two niches
bracketing the entry doors. One is
of St. Catherine of Siena, the Italian
Dominican nun who is a Doctor of
the Church. This icon was donated
by the Episcopalian community of St.
Catherine of Siena which assembles
in the Manogue chapel each Sunday.
The second is of St. Thomas More,
patron saint of lawyers and a man of
great erudition himself. This icon was
donated by the John
Shaw Field Foundation.
These icons remind us
we are called to imitate
the lives of Catherine
and Thomas in their
courage, their holding
to principals, and their
conduct of life.
On the west wall
immediately
outside
the teachers’ lounge
is an icon of St. John
Baptist de la Salle,
patron saint of teachers.
This icon is a special
reminder to teachers to
imitate John Baptist de
la Salle in his dedication
to students, zeal for
education, concern for
the poor, and his spirit
of reconciliation and
teamwork.
Plans are underway for
additional icons to grace
the halls and rooms
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Chapel Stained
Glass Artists Have
International
Reputation
of Bishop Manogue, e.g. icons of the
Good Samaritan and the Immaculate
Conception have been ordered and
donated by Dawn and John Evans and
their family. An icon of St. Martin de
Porres is also en route. We would like
to obtain icons of Blessed Juan Diego,
Blessed Kateri Tekawitha, and St.
Maximilian Kolbe. Donors for these
additional icons are welcomed and
sought. Please contact the President’s
office for further details.
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ishop Manogue has been graced
with the works of remarkable and
internationally famous artists,
the sisters Isabel and Edith Piczek. Both
sisters were born in Hungary. They were
friends of Sister Ida, Foundress of the
Sacred Heart Sisters who provided years
of ministry in the Diocese of Reno.
Art Renderings Added
A large, more realistic rendering of
Jesus adorns the niche directly across
from the front doors of the main gym.
Entitled “Seeking the One”, the work
portrays Jesus, the Good Shepherd,
searching for the lost sheep. The Christ
figure is strong, youthful and athletic.
This piece was donated by Chuck and
Carol Burr earlier in the year.
Also donated by Chuck and Carol Burr
is the art work “Hosanna” portraying
the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem on
Palm Sunday. The art piece is a pleasing
and educational collage of the events of
Jesus being greeted as he entered the
Isabel, our principal contact, won a
national competition for painting at
a very early age, and at thirteen she
decorated her first church with stained
glass. Young Isabel, a Catholic, got
herself into religious conflict with the
communist government of Hungary and
had to flee her country, accompanied
by Edith, her sister and colleague.
city astride a young donkey. This work
greets students, teachers and others in
the hallway as they make their own
entrance into the classroom area.
Cross Installed
A large 6 foot cross has been added to
the west wall of the Auxiliary Gym.
Constructed by Mr. Al Raiche, and
donated by Al and his wife Henrietta,
the cross follows an earlier gift of a
larger cross by Al and Henrietta in the
main gym.
Signage
A s   s t u d e nt s ,   t e a c h e r s ,   s t a f f ,
administrators and families pass
through the doors separating the main
corridor from the library foyer, two
scriptural quotations greet them over
each archway, reminding them “You
are the light of the world…” and “You
are the salt of the earth…”
Summary
The icons, art work, windows, cross
and signage cited above are significant
additions to our school. They remind
us of certain truths, nurture our faith,
move us to prayerful reflection, and
give artistic testimony to our existence
as a Catholic school.
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Almost immediately after her arrival
in Rome, she won the International
Grand Award for Painting and another
competition to paint a 400 square foot
fresco mural at the Vatican’s famous
Pontifical Biblical Institute. She spent
three years in Rome. During this time
she completed another 42 murals
at the Precious Blood Monastery of
Rome and elsewhere.
She also pursued her other interest,
particle physics.
Leaving Rome, Isabel came with her
sister to the United Stated and with
her she established her art studio,
the Construction Art Center in Los
Angeles. To date she has completed
huge murals, mosaics, ceramic tile
murals and stained glass windows for
493 churches and public buildings in
seven countries on three continents.
In addition to her outstanding work in
the Bishop Manogue chapel, some of
Isabel’s major works can be found at
the St. Thomas Aquinas Cathedral and
Our Lady of Snows parishes in Reno;
the Guardian Angel Cathedral in Las
Vegas; the Basilica of the National
Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
in Washington, D.C.; Holy Cross
Mausoleum in Culver City, California;
Holy Family Cathedral in Orange,
California; and numerous other
buildings in California, Rome, Canada,
Illinois, New Mexico and elsewhere.
Ms. Piczek is also an internationally
known expert on the Shroud of Turin.
She has appeared many times on
national television.
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Enchanted by
Bell, Book &
Candle
Gillian Holyrod is a
witch. She is also smart, sensual
and independent. Must she give up
her magic in order to discover what
real love is? Written and directed
John Van Druten (I Remember
Mama, Cabaret), Bell, Book and
Candle opened on Broadway in
1950 and ran for almost a year with
Rex Harrison and Lili Palmer in
the starring roles. The show closed
only because Van Druten could not
find a satisfactory substitute cast.
The play was later made into a 1958
movie with James Stewart and Kim
Novak and became the inspiration
for the TV show Bewitched.
Our production opened at Bishop
Manogue on May 2, 2008, with the
following cast:
GILLIAN HOLROYD:
Jacqueline Weinland
(Also played Mrs. Van
Daan in 2007’s The Diary
of Anne Frank.)
SHEPHERD HENDERSON:
Tyler Henson (A newcomer.)
MISS HOLROYD: Allison
Sharpe (Anne Frank, The
Diary of Anne Frank.)
PYEWACKET: Hazy
(Allison’s family cat.
Also played Muschi
in Anne Frank.)
NICKY HOLROYD: Michael
Mazurowski (Peter, The
Diary of Anne Frank.)
SIDNEY
REDLITCH:
Donovan Prestella
(A newcomer.)
The cast and crew worked very hard to
raise production values to new levels.
The show was promoted in The Reno
Gazette Journal and was featured on
the television evening newscast of
our local NBC affiliate. The actors
were well prepared and some of the
performances went beyond plain
good to, well, magical.
Brother Mark Folger OFM conv.,
Drama Instructor
Prom 2008: Faire la Nouba
The Junior Senior Prom
was held April 26, 2008.
Continuing with the tradition
of keeping it on the Manogue
Campus the gym was transformed.
This year’s theme was “Cirque
La Nouba.” La Nouba originates
from the French expression "faire
la Nouba," which means "to party,
to live it up." The Cirque du Soleil
décor gave the gym an elegant party
theme. The evening started with a video of Cirque du Soleil show Alegria
then attendees dined and danced the night away. Prom King Zach Besso
and Queen Nadia Liu were crowned before the evening was over.
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Service
Trips
On June 9, 2007, just two days after
graduation, 22 Manogue junior and senior
students and 6 Manogue faculty, family
members, and alumni left Reno and arrived in
Tecate, Mexico. Tecate may only be 45 minutes
from San Diego, but it is far from many of
the luxuries we take for granted like air
conditioning and running water. During our
seven days in Mexico, we lived like most
locals, not in some all inclusive resort. I
can’t believe how different life is only a
short distance from the United States. I can
honestly say that I understand why America
is seen as “the land of opportunity.”
MEXICO
In seven days, we succeeded in our goal
of finishing two houses for two deserving
families. We got a little taste of the
construction business, and most of us can
confidently hammer a nail, mix cement by hand, and
even stucco. While our building meant so much to the families
we built for, I think most of us got even more out of the experience.
We learned what it’s like to labor a long day in the sun, and more importantly
we learned to appreciate what we have. I noticed that even though these people
didn’t have much, they seemed genuinely happy, and even more so once we finished
building their new homes. A few of us realized a real talent in building, and
others of us realized how important it is to lend a helping hand, whether it be
through building a
house or by building relationships with people
and children we did not know. It is not to say
our trip was all work and no play, we became
familiar faces amongst the little village,
especially with the children. Even though
there was a small language barrier, we seemed
to understand each other very well in the
aspect of play. We made new friends in our
families that we built for, the neighboring
children, and our Manogue family. I know
I will remember my service trip experience
forever because it has helped me to
realize how fortunate I really am.
by Lauren Reid
bishopmanogue.org
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New Teacher Spotlight
Father John Legerski
F
ather John Legerski joined Bishop
Manogue Catholic High School
this fall. Father John is the third
of six siblings. He attended the U.S.
Naval Academy and graduated from
Boise State University with a degree
in Biology. He completed his priestly
studies at St. Patrick’s Seminary in
Menlo Park, California. Father John
was ordained a priest of the diocese of
Boise in 1981. Father John teaches five
theology religion classes, as well as serves
as chair of the department. He leads the
prayer for the entire school at the start of
each day and helps serve as part of the
campus ministry team. Father Mark
Hanifan is the school’s chaplain, but
since he has so many responsibilities in
his parish and is at Manogue one day a
week, Father John will serve as a priestly
presence to the school in other times.
Father John decided to return to his
greatest passion as a priest of being a
teacher and chaplain in a high school
setting. He has been a parish priest
and pastor in six different parishes
throughout Idaho, served as chaplain
at two Newman Centers, and high
school chaplain at schools in Boise,
San Jose and Eugene. When asked why
high school Father John stated, “I know
that God has given me special gifts and
special love of working with teens in a
school setting and when I stand before
God on judgment day, I believe he will
ask for an accounting of my stewardship
of those gifts.”
Father John said, “I am truly excited
and happy to be a part of Bishop
Manogue and I look forward to
serving here for many years to come,
hopefully the remainder of my active
priesthood.”
Alumni Spotlight
Bob Armstrong
Q: What is your fondest
memory from your days
at Bishop Manogue?
A: My fondest memories of Bishop
Manogue include being a member of
two undefeated state championship
football teams coached by Chris Ault. Making A&W runs for hamburgers for
Father Williams so he would keep me in
Major Miners. Serving as student body
president. Riding in Father Wolf’s 442
at excessive speeds. Making life-long
friends and being part of the Manogue
extended family. Great teachers and
role models like Greg Bessemer, John
Riordan, Father George Wolf and
countless others. Participation in
Crosier, Miner Detail, Block M, Major
Miners and National Honor Society. My mother getting penalized for thirty
yards at a White Pine football game
by a fellow alum of White Pine High. Playing football at night in snow and
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Q: What BMHS lessons or values
have stayed with you for life?
A: Teamwork, discipline, hard work,
stewardship, faith, determination and
friendship were the most prominent
values instilled in me while at
Manogue. The greatest lesson is to
never give up on yourself or others and
make the most of each day you live.
Q: What have you done that
you’re most proud of?
A: I have several accomplishments that
stand out. First, having a wonderful
wife and family. Being part of a
great Nevada law firm at McDonald
Carano Wilson, LLP for twenty eight
years with terrific clients, seeing the
firm grow from six full-time attorneys
to over 100 attorneys and staff in
Reno and Las Vegas, and becoming a
member of Best Lawyers of American,
Superlawyers, and a fellow in the
American College of Trust and Estate
Fall 2008
Counsel. Representing NFL and
major college head football coaches.
Graduating from great educational
institutions, Santa Clara, Georgetown
and NYU. Passing the CPA exam while
at Santa Clara University. Being one
of the first professionals with a law
degree, CPA and LLM in taxation
in Nevada. Playing a leadership
role in the development of New York
New York Hotel and Casino in Las
Vegas. Co-founding the Community
Foundation of Western Nevada. Being awarded the Jake Lawlor
Award for outstanding service to the
University of Nevada Department of
Athletics. Co-founding and developing
Tamarack Junction with the Sullivan
and Carano families. Serving as
president of the Reno Philharmonic
and chairing Rhythm & Rawhide,
president of the AAUN and board
service on a number of community
changing organizations.
bishopmanogue.org
Roots Rock:
Dr. Louis Bonaldi
Not often enough
do we
find someone with roots so deeply
embedded into their community.
One particular 1970 graduate has
exceeded all expectations of becoming
a true community advocate. As a wellknown and respected plastic surgeon,
Dr. Louis Bonaldi has been very busy
with his medical practice, The Center
for Plastic Surgery; but has also found
time to demonstrate true Manogue
values throughout the community.
For more than 28 years, Dr. Bonaldi
has built one of the finest surgical
practices in northern Nevada, The
Center for Plastic Surgery. Dr. Bonaldi
is passionate about contributing to
the medical field and is known for
his compassion as well as his skill,
but few know that he is also a true
community partner. With the aim of
providing access for surgery to those
that would not have had it otherwise,
Dr. Bonaldi created the “New
Beginnings” program with his son,
Nick (’00). Within this program, Dr.
Bonaldi donates his time and services,
absorbing all costs himself, in order to
treat one individual per month who
has suffered from physical defects that
cause considerable stress, emotional
conflicts and impairment in their
social and professional lives.
bishopmanogue.org
In addition to his surgical talents, Dr.
Bonaldi is an accomplished pianist,
and performs in his community and
beyond, including a performance at
Carnegie Hall. This past year, he put
his musical efforts towards two local
causes. After the tragic disappearance
of Brianna Dennison, Dr. Bonaldi
composed a song for Bri with the hope
of keeping Bri in everyone’s thoughts,
as well as helping to find her kidnapper,
asking him to “Bring Back Bri”.
Upon knowledge of the tragic death
of the 19-year-old Reno native, Dr.
Bonaldi headed back to the piano and
composed another song, “Don’t Ask
Why” in honor of Bri and performed
the song at her Celebration of Life.
In July, Dr. Bonaldi’s practice, The
Center for Plastic Surgery, together
with another Manogue alum, Kerry
Sutherland (’02) of MassMedia
C or p or at e  C om mu n ic at ion s ,
spearheaded the first annual Rockin’
Docs: Medical Music Fest. The
festival included four performances of
local bands comprised of physicians
and surgeons, with a Reno favorite
Sol’Jibe, as the headlining act. More
than $13,000 was raised and proceeds
benefited the University of Nevada,
Reno School of Medicine’s Student
Outreach Clinic and the Healing Arts
Program through Renown Health.
Dr. Bonaldi’s band, Rejuv A Nation
was one of the four local “docs” bands
who rocked for charity.
In addition, Dr. Bonaldi was also
honored with the prestigious
“Healthcare Hero” award this past
July that recognizes 10 individuals
in northern Nevada who have
demonstrated a commitment to the
healthcare field and community.
Even with a busy, thriving plastic
surgery practice, a first ever
music festival and many other
community commitments, Dr.
Bonaldi also married his beautiful
wife, Tierra Bonaldi, and the couple
honeymooned in Maui. The Bonaldi
family spent many summer days at
the lake and playing with their new
red lab puppy, Dolce, and kitten,
Gabbana, adopted from the Nevada
Humane Society.
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Miners In Memoriam
Miners In Memoriam
Jerry Schwartz ‘93
Shirley Jean Howlett ‘71
Janet Irene Cavilia ‘69
Jerry Schwartz passed away suddenly
on May 24, 2008, in Las Vegas. He
was a student at
Bishop Manogue
from 1989 to
1993. At the time
of his death, he
was living in Las
Vegas with his wife
Melanie,
whom
he had married in
2004, and their infant son, Jackson,
who was born in December 2007.
Jerry is survived by his wife and their
son; his parents Jerry Sr., and Carol;
grandmothers Frances and Florence;
sister Melissa and nephew Kyle.
Shirley
Jean
Howlett passed
away on August
1, 2008, after a
lengthy battle with
breast cancer. A
native
Renoite,
she
attended
Bishop Manogue
as well as UNR. She is survived by
her brother Charles Rudy (and family)
of Fernley and her cousin Charlene
Leary of Sparks. The family asks that
donations be made in her honor to the
cancer support organization “Moms
on the Run.”
Sister Janet Irene Cavilia passed away
on August 3, 2008, in Fort Lauderdale,
Florida, after a long fight with
multiple sclerosis. She is survived by
her mother Winnie and her siblings
Judy (’66), Jennifer (’71) and Mike
Reid, Joan (’72) and Mike Stosic, Jill
(’74) and John Guevara, Jeanne (’79)
and Tobin Albin (’78), Juliana (’80)
and Mike Ryan, James (’83) and Lisa
(’81), Jackie (’84) and Rob Allen (’84);
as well as 36 nieces and nephews.
While at Manogue, Janet served
as valedictorian of her class. She
graduated from UNR with a B.A. in
Education. Donations can be made in
her name to the St. Jerome’s Adopt-aChild Program in Ft. Lauderdale.
Marie Celoni Watson ‘57
Marie
Celoni
Watson
passed
away on May 6,
2008, after a long
illness. Although
she had been
rather ill, Marie
had managed to
find the strength
within her to attend her 50 year class
reunion in August 2007.
James David Rutherford ‘86
James David Rutherford died due
to complications from a motorcycle
accident on September 8, 2007. He
is survived by his parents Susan
and Paul; his
sister
Yvette
Myers; niece and
nephew Jessica
and Josh Myers;
his brother Paul
Rutherford and
his nephew Logan
Rutherford.
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Marla Ann Holman ‘89
Marla Ann Holman passed away
on February 26, 2008, after an
illness. While a student at Manogue,
Marla was actively involved on the
tennis and swimming teams. She is
survived by her
parents, Harry
Parl and Mary
Holman; brothers
Grant and Bret
Holman; nieces
and nephew; and
her
children,
Jeremiah
and
AJ Baker. The family asks that
donations by sent to the American
Lung Association of Nevada in her
memory.
Tara Marie Hammons
Pomoty ‘82
Tara Marie Hammons Pomoty passed
away from lung cancer on August 2,
2008. Tara had moved to Reno from
Whittier, California as a young girl.
She is survived by her mother, Jane
Hammons; her daughter, Mariah
Pomoty and her son, Jarrell Green.
Fall 2008
Elaine Frances
Jaureguito – Parent
Elaine Frances
Jaureguito
passed away on
December
2,
2007.
Elaine’s
legacy is her
selflessness and
her family. She
always thought
of others before herself.
She
sacrificed everything for John and her
children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. She was happiest
when surrounded by her family and
she had an incredible smile and it was
most often on display when one of
“her children” was on her lap. Elaine
was a devout Catholic and a true
believer in Catholic education. She
was preceded in death by her husband
John in March 2007. She is survived
by her children Jacquie (’65) and Mike
Compston, Tim (’71) and Lisa, John
(’81) and Patsy, Joel and many other
family members.
bishopmanogue.org
Psalm 23:6
Elizabeth J. “Betty”
Hastings – Parent
Gregory A. Bessemer
– Faculty
Elizabeth Hastings passed away on
September 4, 2007. She was a loving
mother to all seven of her children.
Maribeth (’64) and Barbara (’65)
preceded her in death. Her five
surviving children are John (’62),
George (’68) and Denise, Kathy (’71)
and Steve Hay-Chapman, Dennis (’72)
and Genevieve, and Lorrie (’76).
Gregory A. Bessemer passed away
on July 11, 2007 from natural causes.
He taught for
many years at
Bishop Manogue,
where he was the
Chairperson of
the Social Studies
department and
very much loved
by his students.
Prior to moving to Reno, he served
four years in the U.S. Air Force. He
was preceded in death by his sister
Marjorie Carlson. Gregory is survived
by his parents Irene and Stephen; his
sister, Audrey Ellis; and several nieces
and nephews.
George Brija – Parent
George Brija passed away on July 23,
2008. His son Sean-Luke was his pride
and joy. He is survived by his wife
Therese and his son Sean Luke (’11).
The family requests that donations
be made payable to Bishop Manogue
Catholic High School in care of the
Brija Memorial Scholarship Fund.
James Joseph Halley ‘55
James Joseph Halley passed away
on September 21, 2007, after a long
battle with multiple myeloma. While
at
Manogue,
Jim
was
a
football star and
remained close
to many in his
graduating class.
He
graduated
from Stanford
Law and became
the first Nevada State Judge Advocate.
He is survived by his wife Sandra
Saviers Halley; his children, John and
Wendy Halley, Amy and Brian Hill,
Meg and Andrew Gregg, and Stephen
and Sheila Halley; brother Michael
(Jean) Halley; sister Mary Ann Halley;
and his grandchildren. Donations
can be made in his name to Friends of
Carmel, The Reno Rodeo Association
Foundation or the Reno Philharmonic
Association.
bishopmanogue.org
Robert J. Sullivan – Donor
Robert J. Sullivan
passed away on
January 16, 2008,
after a short battle
with cancer. Mr.
Sullivan was a
major donor at
Bishop Manogue,
where he and
his wife provided the funding for
our Christ the Teacher Chapel. After
moving to Reno in 1963, he helped
form Valley Bank, serving as its first
president. When the bank merged
with Bank of Las Vegas and became
Valley Bank of Nevada, he served as
its president and Chairman of the
Board. In 2001, he partnered with
the Carano family, Robert Armstrong
and other Sullivan family members to
open Tamarack Junction Casino. Mr.
Sullivan also served as chairman of the
United Way, chairman of the National
Governors’ conference and chairman of
the Conference of Christians and Jews.
“He was a quiet man, especially with
his generosity,” said Jim Minor, owner
of Minor Advertising Agency. “A lot of
his family’s charity was anonymous.
We’ll never really know how many
people he helped. He made a difference
in so many people’s lives.”
He was preceded in death by his
parents; his brother Ken, and his son
Sean. He is survived by his wife Nana;
son, Casey (Charlotte); daughter Brigid
S. Pierce (Keith); grandchildren Kyle,
Connor and Keegan Sullivan, and
Brian, Colleen and Mollie Pierce; sisters
Barbara Sullivan and Nancy S. Taylor;
and ten nieces and nephews. The
family requests that donations be sent
to the Robert James Sullivan Memorial
Scholarship Fund at Bishop Manogue.
Rose Lindstrom – Faculty
Rose Lindstrom
passed away June
2, 2008. Rose was
a beloved math
teacher at Bishop
Manogue for over
30 years. Rose
began teaching at
Bishop Manogue
in
1974
and
retired in 2005. She taught Geometry,
Algebra and Calculus and also served
as moderator of the National Honor
Society and Sodality. “Rose dedicated
her professional life to Bishop Manogue
and its students,” said Brother Philip
Napolitano, Religion Department
Chair. “She was exemplary in her kind
and caring ways.”
Rose enjoyed following the lives of
alumni and was a regular attendee at
alumni reunions. “She was among my
favorite teachers,” said Rick Reviglio
’84. “She helped me understand how to
apply math concepts in daily life.” Rose
will be missed by the Bishop Manogue
Community, but not forgotten. A
memorial took place in Michigan.
Father George traveled there to offer
the funeral mass for the Lindstrom
Family. Memorial donations can be
made to BMCHS.
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Miners In Memoriam
Surely goodness and love will follow
me all the days of my life, and I will
dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
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Gary Canepa recently received the
Abraham Curry Award. This award
recognizes individuals for their
vision and dedicated service in the
real estate industry and Northern
Nevada. Gary was also the recipient
of the Northern Nevada MS Society’s
Hope Award.
Tim Magee and Christina DeNigris
who were married in 2004, opened
a restaurant in December 2006 in
Suvereto, Tuscany Italy.
Justin Tolotti and his wife Laura
welcomed a daughter on December
26, 2007.
1965
Don Briel is Koch Chair in Catholic
studies and the director for the center
for Catholic studies at the University
of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN.
1970
Louis A. Bonaldi and Tierra were
married on April 25, 2008 in Maui.
1988
Stephen Flynn and his wife Sarah
welcomed their daughter on
February 24, 2008.
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1992
Mark Mellow and his wife are
pleased to announce the birth of
their second child Vivi Anne. Vivi
was born on June 8, 2008.
1993
Dave Kulikowski and Tasha
Yasmer were married on October
5, 2007 in Kauai, Hawaii. Dave has
been coaching baseball at Manogue
for 13 years and sells insurance for
Wells Fargo.
1994
Jennifer Quandt and Shawn
Congdon are engaged to be married
on October 19, 2008. Jennifer
received her degree from the Orvis
School of Nursing at the University
of Nevada and is an operating room
nurse. Shawn received his degree
in Criminal Justice from Truckee
Meadows Community College and is
a police officer for the City of Sparks.
Fall 2008
1997
Severin Carlson graduated from
the University of the South in
Tennessee with his Bachelor of
arts degree and also graduated
from the Willamette University
College of Law. He was appointed
by Governor Jim Gibbons to the
Nevada Certified Court Reporters
Board. Severin is an attorney
with Kummer Kaempfer Bonner
Renshaw & Ferrario.
1998
Katie Crawford
and Chaz Gunn
were
married
August 31, 2008
at
Arrowcreek
Country Cluband
honey mooned
in Hawaii. They
make their home
in Reno.
bishopmanogue.org
Mandy “Panda Bear” Palm was a
contestant on the hit series “Are
You Smarter Than a 5th Grader.”
Mandy won $100,000 but had to
admit that she was not smarter
than a fifth grader.
2000
Michael Marinaccio (’00) and
Noelle Davis (’02) were married on
July 21, 2007, at St. Thomas Aquinas
Cathedral. Michael graduated from
the University of Nevada, Reno
and Noelle is attending Creighton
University in Omaha, Nebraska.
Joseph Mulvihill is living in Reno
and practices Aikido.
Aikido
is a martial art that teaches non
aggressive self defense and conflict
resolutions skills.
Kerry Colburn-Day and John
Sutherland were married on
December 22, 2007 at Montrêux
Country Club
in Reno. The
couple
met
while attending
the University
of
Nevada,
Reno.
Kerry
is an account
executive at Mass Media Corporate
Communications and John is
currently a student at the University
of Nevada School of Medicine and
will earn his M.D. in 2010.
Sean Driscoll
is currently
attending the University of Nevada,
Reno and working towards a
degree in Biology. Sean was named
to the Dean’s List for the Spring
2008 semester having achieved a
4.0. Sean is employed by ROC as a
radiography tech.
2001
Brittany Cassingham and Bret
Decair were married on September
19, 2008, at the Tannenbaum.
Andrew Stieb proposed to Madelyn
Brittenhan on the M.S. Dixie. They
are planning their wedding for
June 2009.
Josh Wooley is attending Dental
School. He and his wife Colleen
Brown reside in Vegas.
2002
Alyse Brush
and
Jeffrey
Jenkins were
married on
S at u rd ay,
November
24, 2007.
bishopmanogue.org
Danielle Reynolds graduated this
spring from University of Portland
with her Master of Education degree
and endorsements in Spanish, ESOL
and Reading. She is starting her third
year teaching second grade in a Dual
Language Immersion Program at
Trost Elementary in Canby, Oregon.
She has spent the past two summers
in Costa Rica and Merida, Mexico
working on her Spanish language
skills and learning the culture. She is
hoping to take a job teaching outside
the country next year.
Katherine Wieland and Vincent
Cafazza were married on July 26, 2008.
Katherine graduated from Santa Clara
University and is pursuing a master’s
degree in administration and school
leadership. Vincent also graduated
from Santa Clara University and
works as an audit accountant.
2003
Alex Bybee received his Bachelor
of Science in
Accou nt i ng
from
the
University of
Nevada, Reno
in 2008 and
is
working
at the Reno
accounting
firm of Muckel
Anderson.
Terran Dear and husband Devin
welcomed a son on February 6, 2007.
Mason Scott is
their first child
and was 7lbs
and 20 1/2 inches
long.
Terran
and Devin were
married
in
August 2004.
Jim McCarthy graduated from the
University of Nevada, Reno in 2008
and received
his Bachelor
of Science in
Accounting.
Jim
works
for Muckel
Anderson, an
a c c ou nt i ng
firm in Reno.
Devin Seidel
(’03) and Mindi
Hynek
(’05)
welcomed Drue
Rush Seidel on
April 24, 2008.
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2005
2006
Christopher Driscoll graduated in
May 2008 from
the
University
of Nevada, Reno
with a degree in
Economics. He
was chosen as
the Outstanding
Student by the
College of Business Administration.
He currently works for the CFO
Group in Reno.
Jillian Knight
graduated
in
May 2008 from
the University
of
Nevada,
Reno majoring
in Psychology
and minoring
in
Human
De velopment
and
Family
Studies.
Jillian
was accepted into the Human
Development and Family Studies
Master
of
Science
program
specializing in adolescents at UNR.
Jillian would like to obtain her
license in Marriage and Family
Therapy.
CeCe Marizu
attended
the
NCAANational
Student-Athlete
De velopment
Conference at
Walt
Disney
World in Buena
Vista, FL. The
conference provides an opportunity
for athletes to talk about topics
that affect them and also improve
leadership skills.
Rachael Hanks graduated magna
cum laude from Arizona State
University in 2008.
Zac Higgins and Amber Barker
are engaged.
Arnold Steinlage graduated from
the United States Military Academy
West Point,
New York
on May 31,
2008.
Ric Tapia graduated from Brooks
Institute, a photography school, in
Santa Barbara, California. Ric’s
photos have been published with
ESPN, Sports Illustrated and the
Santa Barbara News Press. He has
completed an internship program
with Icon Sports Media, Inc. in Los
Angeles. He is now working as a
photo editor for the NFL.com.
Luke Scott graduated from basic
military training for the U.S. Air Force.
He is currently attending Scottsdale
Community College and works for
the U.S. Air Force Security Forces. He
has a son named Ethan Robert.
2007
Zach Johnson went on a three week
sailing trip and visited six different
countries. The ship he sailed on was
an 88-foot schooner.
2008
Chris Gurries is wide receiver on
the football team at the University of
Notre Dame.
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SAFE ‘N SOBER GRAD NITe
The 2008 Safe ‘n Sober Grad Nite Party was another incredible success with 129 out of 135 graduates
attending. The theme this year was “Surf’s Up”. The committee and the graduates want to thank the wonderful
people and businesses who were so generous with their services and donations and the many volunteers who went
above and beyond their hours to make this year’s event such a success. Images provided and copyrighted by Mir
Image Professional Photography LLC:
Christine Adams, Red’s Little Waldorf Saloon
Miriam and Willis Allen
Carolyn Anderson
John & Mary Anderson, John Anderson Construction
Stan Arnold, Reno Toyota
Maria Arriaga
Claudia Ashmore
William Asmar, William Fur & Leather
Colleen & Bill Baker, Diamond Enterprise & Co LLC
Debbie Barker
Matt Benna, Buffalo Wild Wings
Larry Bill, Claim Jumper Restaurants
Jenni Bishop-Wilson
Deanne Bradshaw
Mark & Cindy Breeden
Danny Butler
Brad & Colleen Capurro
Teresa Clark
Karyn Clemmensen
Barbara and Jeff Codega
Germelina Cohen
Stephen Conte, Conte
Development Corp.
Rosanna Coombes, Swan
Bay Developments, LLC
Vince Cordi
Dan & Kathleen Corneil
Linda Cote
Lynn Crosswhite, Diamond
Concrete, Inc.
Jim Dees
Heidi DeRaedt
Jack Dolan
Neal Donaldson
Carol and Stephen Driscoll
LaVonne and Gary Duhon
TJ Duncan, Wolf Run Golf Club
Greg & Rita Eissmann
Mark Elston, Reno Rodeo
Karen Enloe
Mike & Dana Entwhistle, GES Exposition Services
Steve Erickson, PJ & Co
Vicki Espil
Wiesia Fascio
Francis & Linda Flaherty
Richard Flores, Cabela’s
Tito Flores
Perry Francis, Wild About Smiles
Fr. Thomas Fransiscus, St. Michael’s Catholic Church
Karen Freismidl
Donna Gamble, See’s Candy
Kathy Garrett
Doc Gelso, Doc Gelso Construction
Judy Hall, World Board Shop
John Harrah, Speed Technologies
Amy Harvey, Washoe County Clerk
Larry Harvey, John Ascuaga’s Nugget
Ellen Hendricks
Cindy Hinckley, The Grand Hand
Tomas & Renee Hinojosa
Megan Hinson
Ann & Jim Holmes, D.J. Benardis Memorial Foundation
Michael Houghton, National Championship Air Races
Bill and Pam Hub, The Silver & Gold Shop
Cindy Huffman, Pizza Plus, Inc.
Kirk Hutchison, Hutch’s Mission Car Wash
James & Janice Hutton
Marcie Iannacchione, Mary Kay Beauty Consultant
bishopmanogue.org
Tyson Kales
Joe Kelley, Wildcreek & Northgate GC
Nate Kelley, D’Andrea Golf Club
Jim Kepler, Eagle Valley Golf
Doug Kidder, Winkel Pontiac GMC
Patrick Kinney, Kinney & Levinson
Bob Klein, Jr., Graeagle Meadows Golf Course
Jeff & Maureen Klippenstein
Dave Lafata, Thunder Canyon
Kim Lanning
Steffi Lara
Cheryl Latham, State Farm Insurance
John LaVoy, GES Exposition Services
Alvin Lilla
Heidi Loeb
Ingrid A. Lubbers, Damonte Ranch Dental Care
Michael & Suzette Ludden
Lorena and Marcelino Luna
Karen Lupold, Skagen Designs
Lisa Lynch, Hazardous Disposal Specialists
Jean Lytle, Masquerade Day Spa
Clay & Frances Mahoney
Tiffani Malley
Dani Martinez, Z Pizza
Brian & Diane McCormack
Tim & Kellie McKenna
Yvonne McKernan
Marie McNamara
Dori Mendiola
Tammy Meyer, T.G.I.Friday’s
Hazel Michaud, Flowers of Love
Jade Miller
Lupe Montoya, El-Borracho Restaurant
Chris Mooney, Kings Beach Miniature Golf
Gary Moore, The Bijou
Patrick Morrissey, Morrissey Realty
Laurel and Mark Moser
Sonny & Kelli Newman
Rayne Niehaus, CDS Group Health
Sarah O’Brien
David Olivo
Linda O’Shea
Jeff Paine, The Gold ‘n Silver Inn
Dorothy Palmer
Ron & Patricia Paterson, Jetcomm AT&T
Patrick Pettinari, A. Carlisle & Co.
Deborah Pettway
Warren Phan, Cold Stone Creamery
Barry Phillips, Terrible’s Rail City Casino
Keith & Brigid Pierce
Lisa Pilling
Bart & Jane Poulsen
Theresa Presley
Mary Price
Tess Proctor, Precision Plumbing & Heating
Kixie and Leonard Pugh
Frank & Marge Quaglieri
Christi Quatro, Qdoba/Jack in the Box
Ramona Ramirez, Wild Island Family Adventure Park
Leo Ramos
Karen Raymond
Rick Reviglio, Western Nevada Supply
Al Rogers, Washoe County
Risa Ronan
Megan Sampsel, Sugar Bowl
Ann Marie Sear, Hidden Valley Country Club
Marianne Seals
Kathy Seaton
Sophia Sefchick, The Pilates Studio
Tammy Sisson, Lend-AHand Senior Services
Denise Stader
Julie & Arnold Steinlage
Keith Stoll, Empire
Ranch Golf Course
Kim Stoll, Peppermill Hotel Casino
Linda Student, Somersett
Country Club
Casey Sullivan, Tamarack Junction
Mike & Dana Sylvester
Villi Tabbada
Richard Tapia
Jessica Theule, Fitness for 10
Ronald and Barbara Thoreson,
Papa Murphy’s Pizza
Bob Tote, Costco Wholesale #25
Kimberlee Tolkien, Atlantis Casino Resort Spa
Antwoine Turner
Therese & Dante Vacca
James & Robin Walker
Scott Walshaw
Mary Weneta, Bobo’s Mogul Mouse
Tammy Westergard
Ann Wieland
Fred Wilson, PC-Doctor, Inc.
Debbie and Doug Wiltgen
John & Colleen Wozniak
Tim Wulf, Jimmy Johns
Sue, Forever Yours Furniture
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill
Jet Plumbing
M.A.D.D.
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
Port of Subs
Red Hawk Golf Course
Squaw Valley USA
Taco Bell
Washoe County Safe and Sober Foundation
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BMCHS Calendar
BMCHS Calendar
November
3
Grades are due at 3:00pm
4New Teacher Meeting, 7:15am,
Room B201
4Senior Lunch, 12:30pm
5
Faculty Meetings by Dept.
(Students begin at 9:00am)
5
Writing Proficiency Test for
Juniors, 8:00am start
7
Freshmen Class Mass
(Early Activity)
11NO SCHOOL – Veteran’s Day
15
Green and Gold Dinner
18New Teacher Meeting, 7:15am,
Room B201
18
Blood Drive
19
Fall Sports Rally (Late Activity)
21
All School Mass (Late Activity)
21-22Speech & Debate Tournament
(at Galena H.S. or TBA)
21-22 Quest XIX
22Damien the Leper Priest,
(A One Man Play) 7:00pm, BMCHS Small Gym Portable
Theater
26Minimum Day
27-30 Thanksgiving Holiday
December
1Second Semester Tuition
Payment Due
2New Teacher Meeting, 7:15am,
3
Room B201
Faculty Meetings by Dept.
(Students begin at 9:00am)
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5Sophomore Class Mass
(Early Activity)
6
BMCHS Entrance Exam,
8:00-12:15pm
8
2nd Progress Grades are Due at
3:00pm
10
Junior Class Mass (Early Activity)
12
Advent Reconciliation Service
(Late Activity)
12-13Live Nativity Scene & Christmas
Carols, 6:30pm to 8:30pm at
Bishop Manogue
13
BMCHS Entrance Exam,
8:00-12:15pm
16New Teacher Meeting, 7:15am,
Room B201
17Senior Class Mass (Early Activity)
18Sierra Vista Christmas Party
19
Christmas Vacation Begins
January
5
Classes resume
6New Teacher Meeting, 7:15am,
Room B201
9Diocesan Conference – No School
for Students
9-10Speech & Debate Tournament
(at Douglas H.S.)
13Senior Lunch, 12:30pm
14Senior Class Mass (Early Activity)
16Ecumenical Prayer Service
(Late Activity)
19NO SCHOOL – Martin Luther King,
Jr. Day
20
Finals Week
20
9:00am 1st Period Final; 10:30am
2nd Period Final
Fall 2008
21
9:00am 3rd Period Final; 10:30am
4th Period Final
22
9:00am 5th Period Final; 10:30am
6th Period Final
23
9:00am 7th Period Final; 10:30am
8th Period Final
25-28 Kairos XXIV
28
Centered Learning Time
(Early Activity)
28
Catholic Schools Week Diocesan
Speaker, 6:30pm
30
Junior and Senior Class Mass
(Early Activity)
30-31Speech & Debate Tournament
(at Reno H.S. or TBA)
February
2-6Senior Registration
3New Teacher Meeting, 7:15am,
Room B201
4
Faculty Meetings by Dept.
(Students begin at 9:00am)
6
Freshmen Class Mass
(Early Activity)
9
Winter Clothing Drive Week
9
Winterfest Week Begins
9-13 Junior Registration
10
AMC Math Exam
10Senior Lunch, 12:30pm
11
Centered Learning Time
(Early Activity)
11
Junior Parent Night, 6:00pm
13Sophomore Class Mass
(Early Activity)
14-16Speech & Debate Tournament
(at Berkeley, CA)
bishopmanogue.org
March
2
9th Grade Acceptance Letters
Mailed
2Late 9th Grade Applicant Entrance
Exam, 8:30am
3New Teacher Meeting, 7:15am,
Room B201
4
Faculty Meetings by Dept.
(Students begin at 9:00am)
6
Junior Class Mass (Early Activity)
6-7Speech & Debate Tournament
(at Spring Creek H.S.)
10Senior Lunch, 12:30pm
11
Junior Class Mass (Early Activity)
13Senior Class Mass (Early Activity)
15-18 Kairos XXV
16-20 Challenge Exams for 9th Grade
Placement
18
Freshmen Class Mass
(Early Activity)
20Lenten Reconciliation Service
(Late Activity)
20-21Speech & Debate Nevada State
Tournament
(at Spring Valley H.S., Las Vegas)
23Mid Term Exams Week
25Student Body Speeches
27Sophomore Class Mass
(Early Activity)
27Student Body Elections
30
Grades are due at 3:00pm
30 Proficiency Exams Begin
30Incoming 9th Grade Parent Night
31
Freshmen Registration
30
HSPE Science*
bishopmanogue.org
1
Freshmen Registration
1
HSPE Writing
3
Junior Class Mass (Early Activity)
6
Christian Service Week Begins
7New Teacher Meeting, 7:15am,
Room B201
7Spring Blood Drive
8
All School Service
9
Holy Thursday Service
(Late Activity)
9-11Speech & Debate Sagebrush
District Tournament
(at Bishop Manogue Catholic H.S.)
10NO SCHOOL – Good Friday
10Easter Vacation Begins
14-16NCEA Conference in Anaheim
20
Classes Resume
21Senior Lunch, 12:30pm
22
Faculty Meetings by Dept.
(Students begin at 9:00am)
24Senior Class Mass (Early Activity)
24Senior Scholarship Deadline
25
Junior/Senior Prom
29
Teacher In-service,
Classes start at 9:00am
May
TBDSpring Drama Production
1Miner Pride Day — All School
Clean-up
1
Christian Service Hours Due
2
BASH
4
AP Exams Begin
5New Teacher Meeting, 7:15am,
Room B201
6
Freshmen Class Mass
(Early Activity)
8Sophomore Class Mass
(Early Activity)
13Department Chair Meeting,
Classes start at 9:00am
15Senior Class Mass (Early Activity)
15
Class Speeches and Elections
15-16 Quest XXI
20
Faculty Meeting,
(Students Begin at 9:00am)
20Senior Graduation Fees Due
20
Baccalaureate Dinner
Reservations Due
Powder Puff Game & Sadie
Hawkins Dance
22
Junior Class Mass (Early Activity)
25NO SCHOOL – Memorial Day
26Senior Lunch, 12:30pm
27
Academic Awards Night, 6:30pm
28Senior Sunset
29
Farewell to Seniors (Late Activity)
21
June
1
1
Finals Week
9:00am 5th Period Final;
10:30am 6th Period Final
2
9:00am 3rd Period Final;
10:30am 4th Period Final
3
9:00am 1st Period Final;
10:30am 2nd Period Final
4
9:00am 7th Period Final;
10:30am 8th Period Final
4
Baccalaureate Mass and Dinner
4Senior Parent Financial
Obligations Due
4Senior Parent Service Hours Due
5Make-up Finals and
Graduation Practice
6
Graduation
*SAT and ACT test dates are provided for your convenience.
Students must register in advance for these tests.
TBD – Dates are to be determined.
Master Calendar dates are subject to change.
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BMCHS Calendar
(Late Activity)
April
16NO SCHOOL – President’s Day
17-20Sophomore Registration
20-21 Quest XX
25
Ash Wednesday Mass
Staff Spotlight
Telsche Saunders, Director of Campus Ministry
Telsche Saunders, a Nevada native,
begins her third year at Bishop
Manogue in Campus Ministry with
enthusiasm and passion.
Saunders with a little girl in Mexico.
Saunders offers insight from her
many mission trips, her heart for
service, and her journey in her faith
to the students of Bishop Manogue.
Previously, Saunders taught at
Pau-Wa-Lu middle school in
Gardnerville, worked as the youth
minister at St. Teresa of Avila
parish in Carson City, and coached
high school and middle school
volleyball.
Saunders answered the call to work
full-time in ministry at Manogue
in 2006. At the onset, she was the
assistant Campus Minister, working
with Matt Schambari. Saunders
now holds the position of Director
of Campus Ministry and strives
to serve the Bishop Manogue
community and to inspire the
students to reach out and make a
difference where they live.
Saunders is excited this year to
return to the classroom and teach
two classes in the Religion/Theology
department as she continues to coach
volleyball and act as an advisor to the
bowling team. Saunders uses her
many interactions with the student
body as opportunities for ministerial
moments. Saunders looks forward to
an eventful year in Campus Ministry
filled with retreats, class masses,
Christian Service, prayer, and what
ever else God has planned for our
community!
Student Spotlight
Zach Besso, BMCHS Senior
Zach Besso ’09 decided to follow in
his family’s footsteps when he came
to Bishop Manogue Catholic High
School. Along with numerous family
members, Zach’s father Mitchell G.
Besso attended and graduated from
Bishop Manogue in 1974.
When asked about the existence of
tradition here at Manogue Besso
Replied, “I am so fortunate to be a
part of such long standing traditions
Manogue offers to its current students,
faculty, and alumni.” As an involved
student-athlete, Besso has been able to
experience many different aspects of
student life Manogue makes available.
Besso also stated, “Whether you are
playing in a game, in the classroom,
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or at a student rally, you always feel
like you are a part of a family when
you are at Manogue.”
As an athlete, Besso will garnish eight
varsity letters by the end of his Senior
year playing only two sports—soccer;
and track and field—both of which he
has received All League Honors. As
a student, Besso is a member of the
National Honors Society, and elected
officer on the Student Body, and has
been a student retreat leader.
Besso concluded, “The people and
experiences at Manogue have shaped
and will continue to shape me into
the person I will become, and I am
extremely thankful for that.”
Fall 2008
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