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The
Leader
Winter 2015
NEWS FOR THE TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL FAMILY
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LEGACY
IMPAC
Jorge Rojas-Ortega’15
– Trinity student
Trinity’s impact on me has been holistic. I’m
from another nation and I found a place that I
can call home as I have felt very comfortable
here. The teachers really care for their
students.
Most importantly I have found a place where I
feel I can fulfill my potential.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
President’s Notebook...................................4
Principal’s Corner.......................................6 NEWS FOR THE TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL FAMILY
Spiritual Side...............................................7 ISSUE
WINTER 2015
Alumni Board Chair’s Message....................9
ON THE COVER:
The Tabernacle in Trinity’s Chapel. May the peace of the
News from You..........................................10 Christ child be with your family during the coming year.
In Memoriam............................................ 14 Cover photo by Smashgraphix – Scott Scinta ’77
Rocks in the Media.................................... 16
Alumni News.............................................25
OFFICE FOR SCHOOL ADVANCEMENT
Campus News............................................34
VICE PRESIDENT FOR Joey Porter ’78
Shamrock Sports.......................................49 SCHOOL ADVANCEMENT
ALUMNI RELATIONS Chris Toth ’06
Upcoming Events.......................................54 / COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
ADMISSIONS James Torra H’12
ADMISSIONS Bret Saxton ’05
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Carrie Joy
/ ALUMNI RELATIONS
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Melanie Hughes
/ ADMISSIONS
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My column in the previous Leader newsmagazine included
president’s notebook
my recollections about the school from my perspective as a
Trinity alumnus. I did so in the context of a daydream tour with
some of our school’s giants.
Dozens of colleagues have a perspective of our school that is
different from other co-workers because of the four years spent
here as students. I asked them to reflect on their view of Trinity,
then and now. Here are some of their responses.
Who was your favorite teacher and what current
colleague most reminds you of the qualities you saw in
your favorite teacher?
Rob Seng ’85 Father Caster would greet everyone at
the door and shake your hand. If you were in a bad mood, it
disappeared in his class. He had genuine enthusiasm for his
subject. Fr. Caster’s students did not want to disappointment
him by not being prepared for his class. Tom Dubay was
also like this back in my day and I see him carrying that
torch forward.
Mike Domzalski ’85 Gene Eckert is an obvious and BY DR. ROBERT (ROB) J. MULLEN ‘77, PRESIDENT
maybe cliché choice but that speaks to his greatness as a
teacher. I was doing a walking tour of Trinity today with my
Church History class pointing out some sights at Trinity they
may not have noticed. I told them to note the Hall of Fame
plaques around the school. I pointed out Mr. Eckert’s plaque When you were a student, what was there
and one of my seniors said “I heard he was a lot of students’ about Trinity that you appreciated the most
favorite teacher.” So true. Mr. Eckert was the quintessential that you still see alive today?
teacher who infused his love of his subject matter with his love Joe Porter ’78 I think the thing I most admire
for students. He is such an iconic figure it is hard to compare about our school is the rich culture of acceptance. No
someone to him. With that being said, I see some of those matter what neighborhood you came from, how you
characteristics in someone like Keith Wiedmar. He has a love dressed or talked or combed your hair, what interests
of his subject and a certain way of interacting with the students you had or how fast you learned, it seemed that all
with a great combination of humor and gentleness. were valued or, at minimum, tolerated. We engaged
Mark Amick ’97 It’s so hard to name one favorite teacher; in the usual ribbing that all adolescent males do, but
maybe Doug Garber. So often, junior or senior teachers none of it was ever hurtful, and if it began to cross that
get named so I wanted to pick a freshman year teacher. He line, folks knew when to back off. I’ve always loved that
greeted us as young men, which was refreshing after eight about THS.
years of grade school. He also held us to high standards and Craig Kannapel ’02 I loved that I was pushed to
demanded commitment and studying to succeed. It seems grow at Trinity. I was a very sheltered and shy young
obvious, but probably current teacher Mike Budniak is similar man, and was far from a finished product when I left,
to Doug. Though they differ greatly in personality, they both but the educational experiences with teachers like
embrace freshmen where they are while expecting of them a Frank Ward and Dan Zoeller allowed me to be the
commitment to improve themselves throughout the year. best student I could possibly be in college. Personal
John Ellington ’76 My favorite teacher is Dennis attention, advice and encouragement from Dan and
Lampley. He was the first real teacher/coach who believed in Tom Dubay were key to broadening my horizons.
me. He was a tremendous motivator and probably the reason Scott Holzknecht ’97 What I really benefitted
I teach and coach today. I almost didn’t play football my from and what I continue to see alive today are
sophomore year, but he called me up and asked me to come in teachers and coaches really observing, getting to know
and talk. He knew I belonged in football and that I would be kids, and working for their best interests. My first two
making a mistake if I didn’t play. He convinced me that I had years I played football. Mike Magre, my wide receiver
talent and I would be a good player. I played the next three coach, had watched me quickly and joyfully running
years and through his mentoring I became a better man. He warm-up laps and talked to the cross country coach,
taught me many life lessons on the football field. Like finish Rich Rostel, about the possibility of my benefiting
what you start, be accountable, and listen to your heart. I owe from going out for that team. Coach Rostel approached
him and Trinity much.
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me and introduced me to the idea of the sport I was would most enjoy showing around Trinity today,
totally unfamiliar with. It planted a seed that I decided to to show how what they helped start or add to, has
germinate by going out for the team. It turns out that I both been preserved and/or enhanced?
love and have some aptitude for distance running and this Mike Chancellor ’75 The number one person from
sport has been a major influencer of my life, even dictating the past is Rich Rostel. He was my baseball coach, my
my college choice, circle of friends and career path. This mentor and friend. He would be proud of what we have
was all possible because Coach Magre saw me not as today. He would love the advancement of the baseball
a football player but as a human. Coach Rostel viewed field facilities. The off-season rules make it easier to stay in
me in the same way; both were interested in my overall touch with their game throughout the year. That, he would
development, and not the success of their sport. I continue love. But I think what Rich would love the most is seeing
to see that today. A couple of years ago we had a young the development of these young teenagers – both in the
man here who was an unbelievably excellent chess player, classroom and on the playing fields – into young men of
the state champ. But he also ran track, which I coached. character and pride in their school is still the top priority of
Carol Comstock was the moderator of the Chess club, and what we all try to do daily.
she and I worked with each other to allow this young man Steven Tompkins ’81 I would love to show
to do these two activities that he loved. Monsignor Steinhauser around because I never met the
Dave Aberli ’75 Our guys still use the theme man. I would love to show him how we continue today all
“Brothers for Life.” I hope they feel it the way I did. of those things he set in motion in the early 50s. I would
love to brag about how Trinity has grown to become one of
Besides the facilities and technology, what is the best high schools in the nation, all because he took an
something we enjoy today that students from your idea and had the courage and the fortitude to run with it.
era did not have? Tom Zehnder ’63 I often wonder if Monsignor
Mike Magre ’83 I think that one thing that these guys Steinhauser knows what Trinity is like today. I would love
enjoy is much smaller class sizes. I remember always being to have him “come back to life” for one day and show him
in big classes, and I remember the first year that I taught around the school. I think that it would blow his mind. He
not having a class that was less than 35 students. I think would be astounded and very, very proud!
the lower class sizes have given guys much more personal Gary Owens ’88 The summer before I began
learning opportunities. teaching at Trinity, Fr. Caster had just passed away. I don’t
Brian Monell ’86 The House System did not exist remember much about the day-to-day agenda in each
when I attended Trinity. What an incredible opportunity class at Trinity, but I remember specifically the moment he
for students to meet and interact with fellow students changed teaching for me. We were studying A Rumor of
beginning day one! Also, it is a great way to learn how to War and Fr. Caster had us listen to “Goodnight, Saigon” by
work as a team and support other causes. Billy Joel during class. I was mesmerized. No teacher had
Wayne Kraus ’85 Parking! A huge difference that ever played music in the classroom before, much less used
goes very much unnoticed is that in the 80s, the bike rack it to teach. The song haunted me and still does today. I
outside the priest house was jam packed every day. I rode remember a chill from the wave of emotions I felt from
my bike most days through junior year. Only seniors could listening to it in class. As a result, I became a Billy Joel fan,
get a parking pass, and even then they were limited to one but more importantly, I learned a new way to teach. Music
lot, parked bumper to bumper like sardines. Today there is has been one of the greatest allies in my English class for 17
rarely a single bike parked on campus. years. The power of music in the classroom was born that
Mitch Greenwell ’05 Students have a much more day for me in Fr. Caster’s class. I just wish he could sit in on
thoughtful and well executed curriculum than when I was one of my lessons and see the impact he had on me as well
a student here. It may not be the most obvious answer, as the students I have taught. I am forever grateful.
but collaboration and hard work really have made the Matt Manning ’86 I would love to show Fr. Kevin
education here superior. Caster around today. He really was a great inspiration for
me. I would hope it would bring him satisfaction that I
Who is the one teacher, coach, counselor, staff followed in his footsteps and became an English teacher.
member or administrator from the past that you Hopefully I can inspire students like he did.
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It happened on a commuter bus in Berlin in 1990, soon
principal’s corner
after the Berlin Wall fell to freedom. I was halfway through
a year as a Fulbright teacher and traveling around Europe.
The city was abuzz with excitement over the reunification
of the country. Next to me on the bus, an elderly German
man leaned over, pointed out the window and spoke
excitedly in German. All I could offer in return was “Ich
spreche kein Deutsch (I don’t speak German).” With an
exasperated sigh, he turned the other way.
With that experirence, it was driven home to me how
foolish I’d been never to pursue another language to
fluency. I can understand some Spanish if spoken slowly
enough, but speak only minimal phrases. Life gets busy
and though I’ve had good intentions, I’ve never been able
to find the time to get any better. My experiences traveling
would be so much richer if I spoke the native language.
Trinity today offers students four world languages:
Chinese, French, German and Spanish. Most students take
the two-year minimum requirement, but with our block BY DANIEL J. ZOELLER H’07, PRINCIPAL
schedule, many go much further and take a fourth and even
fifth year of the language. In addition, our students are
afforded many travel opportunties including planned trips Trinity is “on the bus” with global education.
to Holocaust-related sites, a World War II historical tour,
a science trip to Costa Rica and two monthlong exchanges
with students from Spain and Argentina.
Our Spanish exchange program is in its sixth year with One Spanish exchange alumnus is currently a
nearly 30 Trinity students having benefited from either Fulbright Scholar teaching international relations, history
hosting a Spanish student from Seville or Madrid, or and English courses at a bilingual public high school in
having traveled there and lived with a Spanish family. This Madrid. Three recent exchange students are now part of
year for the first time, Trinity will host several students the University of Kentucky’s prestigious Global Scholars
from Argentina in February, and then our students will program. Nearly all of those who participated in the
travel to Buenos Aires in June. exchange have gone on to do semesters abroad in college,
In this age of instant worldwide communication, our and I know of three students who since their exchange
students’ experience continues to shrink toward a truly have simply gone back to Spain for two- and three-week
global community. They can’t afford to be insular if they visits. Our new program with Argentina promises the same
expect to compete in a world marketplace. Nowadays, results. Next summer we expect to add a trip to China to
nearly every university offers or requires a semester or our international visits.
more abroad. Providing Trinity students with such early Add into the mix seven current faculty born outside the
experiences can only benefit their future education. U.S., and several classes connecting via Skype with schools
We know these exchanges open a new world for our including France, China, Barbados, and Sierra Leone,
students as well as setting them up for success at the and I think you’d agree that Trinity is “on the bus” with
next level. International travel increases self-confidence, global education. In addition to preparation for academic
introduces new ways of thinking and stirs intellectual or career success, my greatest hope is that each of them is
curiosity. Our alumni who participated in the Spanish better equipped than I for a chance encounter, like the one
exchange serve as living proof. in Berlin that still haunts me.
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May I offer a simple casual observation coupled with a
spiritual side
A STANDING INVITATION
standing invitation?
Those of us who are Trinity graduates had a positive,
formative experience here as students, maybe even a very
fine set of years with the best of results. “I loved it,” we say
about our Trinity years. And lately our verifiable results are
proving that true among our current students as well. That
kind of satisfaction provides a loyalty that is precious and
proven. Our grads can always have a home here.
But we move on beyond high school, become more
independent, face life on bigger, broader terms in college,
in the world of work, in personal relationships, interacting
with the entire culture out there. And it isn’t always easy
to cope, to take the high road every time, to do what Jesus
would have us do, to maintain our value system, our faith
development with ongoing trust in God, with church
attendance, receiving the sacraments, an active prayer life
and regular contact with God. Still, some of us do it very
well and grow nicely through the years into the men we are BY REV. DAVID ZETTEL ‘58, CHAPLAIN
meant to be.
The world out there is full of challenges, though. Full
of compromised values, short cuts, half truths, crazy-busy In the course of life, there do remain
lifestyles. It is a bumpy, off-track journey sometimes.
some constants.
Marriage and families of our own come along and take
our total concentration and devotion, though again, not
without huge challenges at times. Getting older can mean holding a place at the table for you and me, inviting us to
slowing down some, settling in more, refocusing us…… join in the worship of the local community.
or maybe not. Life in our world, in our time demands so Hopefully we can maintain that homebound feeling
much of us. We are lucky and truly blessed by God to retain of belonging and connectedness, with us in the Trinity
our Christian values of love, charity and personal peace Family, with our God and with our Church. The
through it all. invitation stands.
But in the course of life, there do remain some
constants. Our God hasn’t gone anywhere, moved,
changed, disappeared, diminished or let us go. He is always
there, ever protective, every vigilant on our behalf, in our
best interest. (Remember the father in the prodigal son
story, the good shepherd who searches for his lost sheep,
Jesus is called Emmanuel, i.e. God is with us and more).
He loves to hear from us in prayer, is ever ready to listen
and to share his love, mercy and forgiveness.
Our Catholic Church too keeps its doors open, wide
open, like the arms of Jesus Himself on the Cross,
welcoming all of us, inviting us, including us, always
Alumni needed for Trinity Speakers’ Bureau
Trinity is seeking alumni who would be willing to speak with students about their careers. The school has a
Speakers’ Bureau each month. Approximately 30-100 students attend. Alumni would be asked to speak for
30 minutes about their career, work life, education, etc., then answer students’ questions.
If you would be willing to participate in the Trinity Speakers’ Bureau, please contact Steve Ferman, junior
counselor, at 502-736-2106 or ferman@thsrock.net.
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I hope
everyone has enjoyed the holiday season with family
and friends.
Serving as chair of the Trinity Alumni Board has
opened my eyes to so many wonderful things happing
every day on and off our Trinity campus. I feel truly blessed
to have formed many personal and spiritual relationships
spanning seven decades with our Trinity alumni.
The Alumni Board plans many events throughout
the year, one of which is the annual Trinity Hall of Fame
Dinner. On Thursday evening, Dec. 17, 2015, the induction
ceremony was held at Trinity. Our Hall of Fame is unique.
It is not limited to alumni or men, nor is it limited to
athletes. Rather, the Hall of Fame represents those
members of the Trinity Family who have made significant
contributions to the life of Trinity High School; who have a
record of outstanding stewardship to Trinity (time, talent,
treasure); who have been recognized as leaders in their
chosen field or community; and/or who have distinguished BY F. SCOTT SCINTA ’77, ALUMNI ASSOCIATION CHAIR
themselves as Trinity employees, or while they were
students at Trinity. The diversity of Trinity’s Hall of Fame
members is a testimony to the mission of Trinity. Hall of
Fame members include business leaders, public servants,
artists, athletes, judges, doctors, administrators, teachers,
religious leaders and others who have given their time, Amid challenging economic times, it is gratifying to
talent and treasure to Trinity and communities worldwide. know that the school we hold so dear is flourishing. It is
These distinguished alumni joined more than 100 the tireless efforts of so many from the administration,
members of the Hall and are to be commended for their the leaders of our Foundation, School and Alumni boards,
success in their professional lives, as well as the positive alumni worldwide and all members of the Trinity Family
impact they have had on Trinity. Congratulations to our that make this success a reality. The Christmas season is a
five newest Hall of Fame inductees: Michael Brennan ’81, time to be thankful for our families and for the successes
Mike Jones ’74, Vince Tyra ’84, Jack Hettinger ’63 and and great things we enjoy at Trinity.
Kathy Mershon H’92. The Hall of Fame Dinner is always To the Class of 2016, you are in the home stretch of
a wonderful feel-good Trinity moment. Special thanks to your four years at Trinity. Soon you will raise our ranks to
Alumni Board Chair-elect/Hall of Fame Committee Chair 15,500 Trinity alumni strong. If you can be a good listener,
Joey Klausing ’97 for his diligence and outstanding work show humility and be the best person you can be, then your
throughout the Hall of Fame process. The Hall of Fame senior class theme – “Stay Hungry. Stay Humble.” – will
Dinner was a truly special event, and I encourage you to truly resonate.
attend next year. To the juniors, sophomores and freshmen, I challenge
One of my favorite summer events is the annual all of you to be yourselves. Be kind to others and offer to
Trinity Alumni-Sandy Newman Golf Scramble. The date help. Show people your dedication and love for them. Be a
for this summer’s scramble is set for Monday, June 13, the person of good character and morals. Strive to complete all
Monday before Father’s Day, held at the Standard Club. of the goals you set for yourself.
Lunch and dinner will be provided by Karem’s Grill & Pub, If you have any questions, please contact F. Scott Scinta ’77,
owned by Louie Karem ’83. After a great turnout last year, Alumni Board chair, at fsscinta@smashgraphix.com.
we look for a larger turnout this year as we continue to “Make a difference in someone’s life today.”
grow this event. Brothers for Life!
Another ongoing event is the Alumni Business Circle.
We meet the third Thursday of each month, giving alumni
a chance to network professionally. All meetings feature
time for fellowship and networking. Some meetings
include an alumni guest speaker. Attendance is regularly
20-50 alumni. B.J. Ruckriegel ’95 coordinates the
Business Circle with our new Trinity Alumni Relations &
Communications Director, Chris Toth ’06.
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News from You Let your brother alumni know what’s happening in your life. Submit your “News from You” items to
Alumni Relations & Communications Director Chris Toth ’06 via email at toth@thsrock.net, fax at 502-899-2052 or mail
at: Trinity High School, Attn: Chris Toth, 4011 Shelbyville Road, Louisville, KY 40207.
Trinity High School reserves the right to edit “News from You” submissions for length and content.
1958 Bill Brundage was voted to the Board of Bluegrass Honor
Flights, an organization dedicated to sending our WW2,
CLASS AMBASSADORS:
Korean, and Vietnam veterans up to see their Memorials in
Jack Guthrie jrguthrie205@gmail.com
Washington DC. Bluegrass Honor Flights would welcome
Dr. Owen Schmitt mo.schmitt@outlook.com
any Shamrock parents or Shamrock alums that were
veterans of these wars. Simply visit the website and fill out
Dr. Joe Babey is a pediatrician in South Florida who
an application. Flights are free to the veterans and presently
is currently working with Florida State University’s
focused on WW2 and Korean veterans. Trained “Guardians”
Department of Family Practice mentoring resident
accompany the veterans, attend to their needs and assure a
physicians in the field of pediatrics. In addition to his
safe trip. This mission resulted as the WW2 memorial was
mentoring, Joe still follows all of the Shamrock Football
built just 10 years ago, too late for most WW2 veterans to
games on his computer! While Dr. Babey is licensed to
visit due to limited incomes and the difficulty of travel, due
practice medicine in both Kentucky and Florida, he invites
to advanced age. Honor Flights across the nation saw a need
any fellow physicians in Marco, Naples, Bonita Springs,
to attempt to send as many veterans as possible. Visit
Estero or Fort Myers to contact him as his department has
www.bluegrasshonorflight.com for more information.
a need for volunteers for any amount of time. You can reach
Dr. Babey at cinnamoncondo@twc.com.
1982
1959 CLASS AMBASSADORS:
Tim Culver timculver22@gmail.com
CLASS AMBASSADORS:
Bill Hodapp bekainc@hotmail.com
Dick Bealmear rbealmear@aol.com
Stuart Monohan monohan@stmatthewsfd.com
Gene Good gmgood@gmgood.com
Larry Osting ostingboys@msn.com
Norb Nopper norb.nopper@twc.com
John Heimerdinger is now a licensed real estate agent
Robert G. “Bob” Pfaadt in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with the Castelli Real Estate
(former THS faculty) has been Services group. Anyone looking to buy or rent residential or
honored by the Bellarmine commercial property is invited to contact John as a Trinity
University Alumni Association brother can help guide you through the process! You can
as this year’s Monsignor contact John at jch@castellihomes.com.
Horrigan Distinguished Service
Award winner. Pfaadt, a BU employee since 1976, has an
honored history at the university as he has served as a
1984
CLASS AMBASSADORS:
history professor, administrator, past chair of the history
Tom Dues tomdues@pol.net
and political science department, 2011 teacher of the year,
John Lazzari j.lazzari@twc.com
and currently serves as the chair of the liberal studies
Sean McGuire mcguiresean7637@att.net
department. Congratulations, Bob!
Dan Oyler doyler5501@yahoo.com
1970 Gene Stein genepstein@yahoo.com
CLASS AMBASSADORS: Gene Stein, a single dad of two wonderful children,
Jerry Ditsler dits8276@bellsouth.net Elizabeth (Assumption High School Class of 2018) and
Glenn Edelen glenn@edelen.com James (Trinity High School Class of 2022), introduced a
Tom Gliessner tomg707@att.net brand-new, low-price alternative to the mattress buyer’s
Phil Kayrouz kayrouzp@bellsouth.net landscape three years ago, G. Stein Furniture Company,
David McCarthy chevelleman52@aol.com located in Bluegrass Industrial Park.
Tim McDaniel covermanky@yahoo.com “I’ve removed virtually all of the overhead associated
Pat Meehan pmmeehan@yahoo.com with a traditional furniture store. No fancy showroom, no
Dr. Denny Price dennisrdr@gmail.com big advertising budget, and no frills,” Stein says.
The business is operated by appointment only, and cuts
out layers of distribution that would typically add cost to the
final sale. “Changing the status quo is fun; this is mattress
business 2.0.”
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News from You
CLASS AMBASSADORS: CLASS AMBASSADORS:
Coleman Coffey TriSham311@aol.com Matt Deeds matthewdeeds@yahoo.com
Andrew Heineman aheineman@humana.com Drew Dunn
Kyle Hettinger kylend16@hotmail.com Wesley Eversole wesleyeversole1986@gmail.com
Drew Kannapel drew.kannapel@gmail.com Eric Gant ericgantclarus@gmail.com
Kerry Pappas k.alexander.pappas@gmail.com Eric Gustafson eric.gustafson@my.rfums.org
Tyler Kmetz tmkmetz@gmail.com
Dr. Captain Ross Oates recently Tyler Martin tdmart05@gmail.com
graduated in the top 10 percent of Jacob Raderer rjacob@bgsu.edu
the Officers Training Class (OTS) Matthew Rieber mjosephr2005@aol.com
out of 197 cadets. OTS is a five-week Robert Sampson rssamp2@gmail.com
training course to become an officer Brad Savko BSavko@republicbank.com
in the United States Air Force. Ross William Vissing bvissing@aye.net
completed this course at the Maxell
Air Force Base in Montgomery, AL Robert Sampson has been named Assistant Director
and reported to the Abilene, TX Air Ross Oates ’04 of Athletics, Media Relations for Women’s Basketball
Force Base where he will be practicing and Golf at Texas Christian University. Many of you may
dentistry within the United States Air Force. Thank you for know Robert as “Stats.” After a four-year career with the
your service, Ross! Trinity Basketball program, Sampson had been a part
of the women’s basketball and football programs at The
University of Kentucky, Eastern Kentucky University and
Western Kentucky University prior to landing at TCU.
Congratulations, Stats!
continued on next page
2016 Class Reunion update
Congratulations to alumni who graduated in years ending in “1” or “6.” You will have a Trinity class reunion in 2016!
The following classes will celebrate reunions in 2016: 1961, ’66, ’71, ’76, ’81, ’86, ’91, ’96, 2001, ’06, ’11. Reunion
committees will set reunion dates and events.
After the holidays, you will receive information regarding an initial planning meeting for your reunion.
For additional information, contact Chris Toth ’06, alumni relations and communications director, at
502-736-2122 or toth@thsrock.net.
Get Your Rock Runnin’!
Trinity’s new “Brothers for Life” Motorcycle Club is open
to Trinity alumni, donors, parents of alumni and current
staff members.
Our goal is to establish and maintain a spirit of
camaraderie of “Brothers for Life” motorcycle
riders, encourage ongoing rider education and skills
development, and reduce the potential for motorcycle
mishaps, all while setting a positive example.
The club is open to all types of motorcycles.
For additional information or an application form,
contact Rudy Volz ’73 at brothersforlifeclub@gmail.com.
Now kickstart your Rock heart! 11leadermagazine FOR ALUMNI AND FAMILY OF TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL
2009
News from You Blaine Scinta had a special
evening on Thursday, Oct. 9
CLASS AMBASSADORS:
at the Physics & Astronomy
Taylor Brown taylorbrown@twc.com
event in the University of
Conor Carroll carroll@thsrock.net
Louisville Planetarium, where
Shelby Clements jsc1215@gmail.com
he was the recipient of “The
Ben Horn thsrocks18@yahoo.com
William Marshall Bullitt Award
Nick Osting
in Astronomy” for outstanding promise in Astronomy or
Dustin Riley gorocks23@gmail.com
Astrophysics. The honor also includes a cash scholarship
Willie Slucher wslucher@bellsouth.net
award of $5,000. Blaine is pictured with Dr. Harold (Hal)
Weaver Jr., the evening’s keynote speaker and his father, F.
Michael Hogg has a tough decision
Scott Scinta ‘77. Congratulations, Blaine!
to make as he has been accepted to
Medical School at three universities!
Michael and his family received
2012
CLASS AMBASSADORS:
notice that he has been accepted to
Stephen Anderson stephen2012@bellsouth.net
study medicine at The University of
Zack Barnett zackbarnett34@gmail.com
Kentucky, The University of Louisville
Brendan Darrow brendanjamesdarrow@gmail.com
and The University of Pikeville. Way
Michael Hogg ’09 Erik Eaton erik.eaton@insightbb.com
to go, Michael!
Damon Gliessner damong707@att.net
Cole Killion Ck6307@aol.com
Brock Messina is currently serving
James Mains mainslifeguard@yahoo.com
the community of Bowling Green,
Danny Monaghan d.monaghan@uky.edu
KY, as he has graduated from the
Nathan Reiter nathanreiter12@gmail.com
Department of Criminal Justice Police
Gage Richardson gagerichardson123@gmail.com
Academy. You may remember Brock
Michael Ruth m.w.ruth01@hotmail.com
as a hard-hitting linebacker for the
Joe Schifano notredamefb12@aol.com
Football Rocks. Messina was also
Jacob Stengel jacob011950@yahoo.com
named a squad leader and received
Brock Messina ’09 Utah Stevens stevensernie@gmail.com
the highest overall physical fitness
Ben Sykes bsykes789@gmail.com
ranking while in the academy. Way to make your alma
Eric Witte ericwitte18@gmail.com
mater proud, and thank you for your service, Brock!
Eric Zipperle Eric.zipperle@yahoo.com
2010 Daniel Hogg recently graduated from the Louisville Fire
CLASS AMBASSADORS:
& Rescue Academy and will soon begin his career as a
Shaun Donnelly donnelsn0@gmail.com
Louisville Firefighter. Hogg graduated in the presence of
Evan Hamlyn Ehamlyn11@gmail.com
many Louisville dignitaries, including his new “boss” 1976
Wes Jackson redb211036@aol.com
Trinity alum Mayor Greg Fischer. Trinity is proud of you
Trevor Kelty tkelty22@yahoo.com
and thanks you for your service, Daniel!
Aaron Bisig has been accepted into
The University of Kentucky’s College
of Medicine. Upon graduation from
Trinity, and being a four-year member
of the basketball program, Aaron
graduated from UK with a 3.94 GPA
and a degree in chemical engineering
with a pharmaceutical certification.
Aaron and his family are thrilled as he Aaron Bisig ’10
continues to pursue his dream of practicing medicine!
Coach Jim Kennedy celebrated his 89th birthday with former players
Alan Hennessey ’69, Don Hennessey ’70, Phil Stuecker ’70,
Steve Jecker ’70 and photographer John Lavelle ’70
(Herb Scales ‘72 arranged the gathering but could not attend.)
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H I G H S C H O O L
F O U N D A T I O N
2009 Trinity Fund
The students of Trinity High School would like to thank you
for your investment in their future!
CONGRATULATIONS
to the 2015
Trinity Hall of Fame inductees!
Michael Brennan ’81
Jack Hettinger ’63
Mike Jones ’74
Kathy Mershon H’92
Vince Tyra ’84
For a complete listing of current Trinity Hall of Fame members,
go to the Alumni section of Trinity’s website, www.trinityrocks.com.
13leadermagazine FOR ALUMNI AND FAMILY OF TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL
May the souls of the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
David Kevin Aberle, father of Geoffrey Aberle ’19 Timothy Allen “Dude” Doyle ’59
Margaret Hughes Howerton Allard, grandmother of James Spalding Elder, father-in-Law of Joe Crush ’82
Cory Howerton ’02 Mary Graft Finn, mother of William G. Finn ’78;
Herman Joseph Amshoff Jr., father of Joe ’81 and mother-in-law of James Towles ’84; grandmother of
Chuck ’88 Amshoff Alexander ’13 and Jack ’15 Finn and Matthew Towles ’14
Charles Applegate, father-in-law of Todd Ackermann ’79 Rudy Franck Jr., father of Roger Franck ’69
Joan Elizabeth Holzknecht Atchison, mother of Cyril “Bud” Georgel, father of Dale ’70 and Kent ’78
Charles Jr. ’75 and Jim ’77 Atchison Georgel; grandfather of Aaron ’91 and Andrew ’98 Georgel
Carmel Louise (Spayd) “Nannie” Backert, mother of Rita G. Gerst, sister of John R. “Jack” Guthrie ’58 and
Tony Backert (Friend of Trinity) aunt of John Guthrie II ’92
Gladys Lee (Buckel) Bauman, mother of Chris Bauman ’85 Helen Yager Graf, grandmother of John “Trey” Graf III ’00;
Rodney Alan Beck, grandfather of Michael Peterson Beck ’05 mother of John Graf ’80 (deceased)
Mary Jane Bell, mother of Jim Bell ’73 Barbara F. Hartman, mother of Robert ’72, Roger ’75 and
Steve ’77 Hartman
Donald Ray Benningfield Sr., grandfather of
Garrett Benningfield ’16 Louise R. Hawkins, grandmother of Jason ’92 and
Taylor ’04 Hawkins
Frank James Berens, great-grandfather of Andrew Bird ’07
Frances “Gerry” Heatherly, sister of Joseph ’61 and
Robert Paul “Bud” Beyerle, brother of John Beyerle, former Frederick ’65 Fowler
faculty member
Patsy Prather Heckel, grandmother of Remy James Heckel ’15
Joan Cebe Birk, grandmother of Justin Birk ’15
Michael Henry Heineman Sr., father of Will ’01 and
J. L. Bland, father to Kevin Bland ’86; uncle of Andrew ’04 Heineman
Joe Fowler ’71
Martha Vogel Hellmueller, mother of Mike T. Hellmueller ’69;
Harry William Bloom, father of Sydney Bloom ’02; grandmother of Brad Craig ’97; Brian ’02 and
uncle of Seth Bloom ’06 Jeff ’04 Sermersheim
Doris Jenkins Brachey, mother-in-law of Augusta M. “Gus” Hettinger, grandmother of
Christopher Feger ’80 and grandmother of Brian J. Hettinger ’93
John Thomas Feger ’14
Robert D. Hooe Sr., grandfather of Robert (Bob) Hooe ’97
Doris Louise Brandenburg, mother-in-law of
David Hayes ’82 Brian D. Joest, brother of Stephen B. Joest ’77
Kenneth John Brandstetter, father of Ken ’82 and Nancy Ann Johnson, wife of Kevin Durrett ’75, sister-in-law
Scott ’84 Brandstetter; father-in-law of Pete Kazunas ’80 of Douglas ’68 and Robert Durrett
and grandfather of Matt ’04 and Teddy ’13 Kazunas Betty Lou Joy, mother-in-law of Carrie Joy (THS Staff) and
Joseph B. Brill M.D., grandfather of Andrew Brill ’08 grandmother of Will Joy ’18
Carol W. Brown, mother of James L. “Jim” Brown ’67 Walter “Junie” Kahl, Jr., father of Troy P. ’79, Kelly T. ’81,
and Tony C. ’83 Kahl; grandfather of Ryne Michael Kahl ’08,
Irene Stella Crowley Biermann Burk, grandmother of Ian Donovan ’14, Austin Kahl ’16 and Jordan Dowdy ’17
Chris Biermann ’89
Helen Henry Kaiser, mother-in-law of Larry Kempf ’74 and
Westman Luther “Burnie” Burnett Jr., grandfather of grandmother of Tyler Kempf ’02
Jeff Krimple (former faculty)
Ineta Kidwell, grandmother of Michael Lance Kidwell ’87
Catherine O’Gara Cassaro, mother of Matthew Cassaro ’81
George Arthur Kilcourse Sr., father of
Ann S. Cull, mother of Don Cull ’75 Fr. George A. Kilcourse, Jr. ’65
William Barner “Cuz” Cousins, father of Miriam Jeanette McDowell Kircher, mother of Mac ’64 and
David C. Cousins ’84 Robert ’69 Kircher
Jo Ann Daus, mother-in-law to Mike Edelen ’71, Edward E. Kitchen, father of Chad Kitchen ’05
Grandmother to Alex ’07, Scott ’08, and Eric ’11 Edelen
Michael Richard Kleiner, grandfather to Alec Kleiner ’13
Michael J. Donohue ’75, father of Shawn M. Donohue ’98
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May the souls of the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
George D. Kormanis, father of Kevin Kormanis ’89; Donald L. “Don” Richards, father of Todd Richards ’84
grandfather of Connor Kormanis ’17 William (Bill) Calvin Riddle, Jr., father of Will Riddle ’19
Kenneth “Kenny” Ray Lanham ’75, brother of James L. “Jim” Ridenour, father of Keith A. Ridenour ’87
Mike Lanham ’76
Edna M. Rhodes, mother of Carl Rhodes ’72; grandmother
Dr. Melanie Margiotta Linehan, wife of John Linehan ’70 of Chris ’99, Josh ’01 and Raymond ’06 Rhodes
Ruth Link, grandmother of Chris Link ’08 Robert “Rob” Roggenkamp Jr. ’91, brother to Barry ’94 and
Harold Raymond “Chub” Lorah, grandfather of Brian ’96 Roggenkamp
Joey Lorah ’07 Sherman Rose, Jr., father of Scott ’83 (deceased),
Michael J. Lynch ’65 Todd ’88 and Greg ’91 Rose; Grandfather of Nathan ’16
Martin Phillip Lyons ’82, brother of Timothy ’77 and and Logan ’17 Rose
George ’85 Lyons Joan Cottrell Saling, mother of Paul ’75, David ’82
Nila “Bea” McDevitt, mother of Randy McDevitt ’67; (deceased) and Timothy ’86 Saling
grandmother of Nickolas McDevitt ’99 Joseph John Schmitt Jr., grandfather of Gabe Schmitt ’16
Helen Effinger McDonald, mother-in-law of Robert M. Senese, former Trinity team physician,
Kenneth Flechler ’65 (Deceased) Father of Scott ’81 and Mark ’83 Senese; grandfather of
Connor John McGee ’06 Michael Carr ’13
Jo Lee Duvall McGrath, mother of Jay McGrath ’86; wife of Ernest Schifferdecker, father-in-law of Glenn Edelen ’70;
James McGrath ’63 grandfather of Jeff ’88, Bruce ’88, Andrew ’01 and
Nicholas ’06 Edelen
Louis Edward Metzinger, grandfather of
Benjamin Metzinger ’18 Barbara Sims Semones, mother of Chris Semones ’88;
grandmother of Noah Means-Simonsen ’16
Frank Metzmeier, father of Gary ’69, David ’79 and
Todd Metzmeier ’86; grandfather of Brett Metzmeier ’92 Doris Jean (Hilton) Smith, mother of Patrick T. Smith ’70
Patricia Michler, mother of Robert Michler ’03 Gerald D. Smith ’57
Katherine Ann “Katie” Milliner, daughter of William Dennis “Dee” Smith, father of William Bryan Smith ’87
John Milliner ’67 Sharon Bunch Staley, grandmother of Jacob Staley ’18
Donna Kay Minniear, mother of Allen Minniear ’91 John Robert Steer, grandfather of Sean Steer ’16
George James Miron, father of Tom Miron ’75 Ida Marie Stinson, mother of Lee Jr. ’75 and Michael ’78
June Rose (Koenig) Morton, grandmother of Stinson; grandmother of Josh ’12, Amos ’13 and
Bradley Walker ’00 Michael ’18 Stinson
W. Robert “Rob” Myers, Jr., father of David Myers ’92 Orville Lee Tapp, father of Rick L. Tapp ’75, grandfather of
Rickie L. Tapp ’05; father-in-law of Thomas Rossmann ’72
Elizabeth Ann Rusch Nichols, mother of
Dr. John T. Nichols ’71; grandmother of Barbara Anne (Strause) Taylor, sister of Don ’61 and
William J. Nichols ’07 Jim ’63 Strause
Edwin “Ed” “Eddie” Olliges, Jr., father of Eric Olliges ’05 Sandi Kay Green Taylor, mother of Patrick ’85 and Brian
’88 Deem; grandmother to Zach ’09 and Nicholas ’17 Deem
Carolyn Petredis, grandmother of William Petredis ’08;
mother-in-law to Peggy Petredis H’14 Karen Todd, mother of Jacob Todd ’09
Hilary Martin “Bo” Pike Jr. ’59 Joseph Allen Turner ’61, father of Jerome Turner ’84
Virginia C. (Courtney) Powell, grandmother of Sam Prall ’16 James Alan Vesel, former faculty and football coach
Ghislaine M. Quinn, grandmother of Kyle Quinn ’14 Mary Jo Weber, mother of Mark ’78, Doug ’79 and
Scott ’86 Weber; grandmother of Ryan Bratcher ’97 and
Herb Rassman, brother of Mary Ann Snyder (Trinity Staff) Taylor Weber ’15
and Ann Rassman and uncle to Mike Snyder ’02
(current faculty) Catherine F. “Kay” Wigginton, mother-in-law of
Steve Boone ’62
Edward Kenneth “Eddie” Rice, grandfather of
Clayton Breit ’15 Wilma “Doody” Wise, grandmother to Zach ’06 and
Quade ’14 Wise
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Rocks in the Media
Rocks in the Media
Numerous Trinity Family members were featured in local and national media this spring. Congratulations to all for their success!
Why did you choose to work in education/
work-force development? “I have an insatiable hunger
for learning. If I don’t read new books, discover new music,
walk different streets, I become quickly bored. Every day,
I work with educated professionals and young people
exploring great ideas and big questions. Working with
and for young people keeps me young and in touch with
fresh insights, dreams and visions. I first chose education
because of my love for literature and poetry and my desire
to share that with others. Over the years, I’ve also come to
appreciate and value the cyclical gift of starting over with
every new school year.”
What are the top three objectives of your
position? “Our school mission has three powerful
objectives: Trinity is a Catholic, college-preparatory high
Principal Dan Zoeller H’07 Featured school forming men of faith and men of character. So first,
In Business First we work to prepare young men for collegiate challenges.
Congratulations to principal Dan Zoeller H’07 as he Aside from teaching them Shakespeare and calculus, our
was featured in Business First in their “20 People to Know: programs develop skills in servant leadership, productive
Education and Work-force Development” edition. Under collaboration and educational advocacy. Secondly, we
Zoeller’s guidance, Trinity’s academic program has grown want to stir their spirits so they appreciate this world has
to remarkable and record-setting heights. Whether it be larger needs than their own and to answer the Gospel
our transition to the block schedule, or the work with call for love and sacrifice. Lastly, we urge them through
our teachers as they take our students through the most examples and sensible rules to become men of character,
rigorous curriculum in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, leading lives of honesty and integrity.”
Dan Zoeller is certainly worthy of this acknowledgement. What do you like best about the work you do?
Years in current job: 11 “Fortunately, I still teach a class each day in film analysis.
Years in education/work-force development: 29 In addition to keeping me grounded in the everyday
Education: Bachelor’s degree in English from Eastern realities of education, the give and take of the classroom
Kentucky University; master’s degree in teaching from the gives me tremendous joy. I always come away from a
University of Louisville semester’s class having learned as much from my students
Reading preference (book or e-reader): Book as I hope they’ve learned from me. There’s also great
Best subject in high school: Literature satisfaction to be found in e-mails and chance meetings
Favorite way to relax: Reading from successful alumni, businessmen, community leaders
Music he listens to most: Folk rock: Bruce or just plain good parents, who credit their years with us as
Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Sufjan Stevens foundational to their prosperity and accomplishments.”
What energizes him:“Youth and change.”
The Leader magazine is mailed to more than 22,000 households, so we know it’s
mailed to some interesting places! Take a photo of you reading the most recent
issue of The Leader at a landmark where you live and email it to Chris Toth ’06,
Alumni Relations & Communications Director, at toth@thsrock.net.
Rocks at Market Square in Prague, Czech Republic: Lee Corbett ’83,
John Hollenbach ’79, Dan Okruhlica ’79, Dave Rickert ’79 and
Nick Schweitzer ’79
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Rocks in the Media
Ernie Stevens ’12 Representing Trinity, and the United States
Built on Trust: Fields and Stevens the two were fifth at the World Junior
United by Skating Future Championships in March, just their second
By Nick McCarvel, US Skating international competition as a pair. Zaitsev
The first time Caitlin Fields and Ernie knows that moving up means throwing out
Utah Stevens ever skated together was what has been accomplished and focusing on
Aug. 11, 2014. Less than five months later, the future.
they were U.S. junior champions. “All of us are clear that everything that
In sports — and in particular in figure happened this last year, it’s done; we’re not
skating — things take time. Perfection can’t looking back,” Zaitsev explained. “We’re
be rushed; hard work can’t be skipped; trying to push the envelope further. Their
teams can’t be created. But for Fields and lines, their details, what will separate them
Stevens, it all clicked when it needed to; their from the rest? It’s the little details. We’re
partnership proved golden. trying to catch up and adapt. We should take
“It’s crazy looking back at that date now,” our beliefs and our internal re- solve and put
Fields, 19, said. “We never let anything get it in a place on the ice.”
in the way of what we wanted and we just That internal resolve is what got them
wanted to make it happen. Serguei scared through this season, too. In December,
me at the beginning, to be honest. There weeks before the U.S. Championships was
is no real easy way out of anything, to get set to commence, Fields was taken in for an
anywhere. You just have to do it.” emergency appendectomy. The pair didn’t
Serguei is Fields and Stevens’ Carmel, know if they would be able to compete at
Indiana-based coach, Serguei Zaitsev. After the Torun Cup in Poland, where a qualifying
Stevens stopped skating with Zaitsev’s score needed to be registered in order to be
daughter Caitlin, Zaitsev paired him up with eligible for Worlds should they perform well
Fields, who was also searching for a partner in Greensboro.
of her own. “I was definitely worried about Poland,”
Instantly, Zaitsev knew he had a hit. Fields, an Arizona native, recalled. “I knew
“They were both trying to find partners, that I wasn’t going to let this silly surgery
but the season was made in the first get in my way. There was no way that I
minutes,” Zaitsev said. “In the first hour of was going to give up my chance to go to
them skating together, we just knew. The Junior Worlds.”
most important thing for pairs is physical “It wasn’t a fun time,” Stevens echoed.
chemistry and balance, both mentally and “I will never forget sitting in the hospital
emotionally. By the time that I saw them, I around Christmas and hanging ornaments.
thought it was such an interesting mix. It I said it was going to be fun in Poland
was the perfect mix.” skating. And there was so much at stake.”
Spend a few minutes with Caitlin and No matter what is at stake — be it in
Ernie and you’re assured to have a good Poland, Greensboro, Worlds or beyond —
time. The two are “really good friends,” as Fields and Stevens are finding that they
Ernie calls them, and it’s apparent: They’re rely on each other for strength.
constantly making jokes, endlessly finishing Do they have the makings of a great
one another’s sentences and always recalling team? “We just have to look at each other
moments on the ice when — aside from the and know that this is home, and wherever
hard work — fun has been had. we are together in the world, we’re home,”
“What makes it so fun is the people Stevens said.
you work with,” Stevens, a 21-year-old Now that future includes seniors,
Kentucky native, said. “Caitlin and I find which the pair doesn’t bat an eye at.
that balance. We love working hard together, and then we “This is our year to learn from all the challenges we’ll
love laughing and having fun, too. This coming season is face,” Fields said. “It’s about learning for the future.”
going to be the most interesting season that we have had “We’re a team that’s built on trust,” Stevens concluded.
ye… with pain comes a lot of glory. When you fall you have “We have a plan. We are so dedicated to one another that
to pick yourselves up.” we can plan long term. It’s hard to bet on your partner, but
This year will mark a transition for Fields and we’re a team that is ready and capable. We’re ready to go.”
Stevens into the senior realm. After their title in January, Reprinted with permission from US Skating, Nick McCarvel 17leadermagazine FOR ALUMNI AND FAMILY OF TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL
Youth Focus: Faith and athletics at Trinity High School
Rocks in the Media
Henry Snyder ’16 Matt Manning ’86 Reed Campana ’16 Steven Tompkins ’81
Do you feel there are any ties or connections All clubs are encouraged to begin meetings with
between your involvement in House Service a prayer. Before student government meetings,
activities and your faith? representatives pray to God to “give us the insight at
Snyder - House Service activities tie into the core hand that we may further Your causes and benefit
of who we are at Trinity: men of faith and men of many people.”
character. Houses provide abounding opportunities to Several clubs are service oriented. Our Green Cross
get involved in serving others. Service is so critical to club works to provide Trinity volunteers for many area
the mission of the House System that one senior in each charities including Habitat for Humanity, Operation
House is given the title of Service Captain. Brightside and Meadowview Cemetery. Our St. Joseph
During each year I have attended Trinity, service of Arimathea Society provides witness at the burials of
opportunities have been offered through my House. our local homeless and indigent brothers and sisters.
Projects such as blood drives, WaterStep, canned food Clubs are not the only activity in which students
collections and many more activities provide the chance are called to live their faith. The House System, as
to get involved with new organizations and causes. A well, emphasizes faith and character. All students at
strong part of my faith is the belief that we are all called Trinity are members of one of our 10 Houses. Each
to serve others, and House service does just that. House adopts a service project. Each project is created,
planned and implemented by the House Director and
What steps do you take as a student to an elected senior member of the House known as the
strengthen your faith? Service Captain.
Snyder - As a student at Trinity, there are many Recent House service projects include Dare to Care
opportunities to strengthen my relationship with God. food drives, Red Cross blood drives, shoe collections for
Every morning before school starts, Mass is held in WaterStep, supplies collections for the Humane Society
our Chapel. I have attended several times and find it and the St. John Center for Homeless Men, creation of
especially helpful, especially when I am stressed. My Halloween bags and Easter baskets for residents at
faith grows when I am reminded God is present in these St. Joe’s, and a wildly successful toy collection for
challenging times. Jarrett’s Joy Cart at Kosair Hospital.
One of the most unique ways in which I have As these projects are carried out, the life of
grown my faith as a student is through retreats. I faith modeled by upperclassmen passes to the
have attended four retreats while at Trinity. Each one underclassmen, and continues a decades-old standard
brought me closer to my friends and to God. From an of service at Trinity High School.
afternoon of team-building with peers to an overnight
trip talking about God in nature, I have seen my faith How has working in service at Trinity
grow. Senior retreat is also a special event I will attend deepened your faith?
this fall to further strengthen my faith. The chances for Campana - Trinity has offered various
growth are endless. opportunities to perform acts of service which allowed
me to deepen my faith. Whether it is attending a
How does your postion as Activities Director homeless person’s burial, serving single mothers and
serve as a model for leading others to lives their children, or helping special needs adults, these
of faith? services never cease to affect me in some way.
Manning - As Activities Director at Trinity, it is my These experiences have formed me into the person I
privilege to supervise the myriad clubs we have, as well am today. I am thankful for all that I have because many
as our House System. These activities, an extension of others are not blessed with the opportunities I have
the school, support Trinity’s mission of forming men of received. Additionally, I’ve learned to see the beauty in
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