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Winter 2017
The Capital Campaign Kicks Off!
“Bye Bye Birdie” Fall Musical Spirit of Family Award Follow the Rebel Brick Road
Walkathon 2017
WINTER UPDATE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
04 Game On! 32 Follow the
Rebel Brick Road
34 Bye Bye Birdie
12 Grand Canyon 35 Choir and Orchestra Perform Sacred Sounds 13 Four Eagle
Wanderlust Scouts Honored
04 Game On! 09 Chick Fil A Challenge
16 Report Card
06 Oh What a Night...
11 Manzelli Celebrates 20
Years with St. Vincent
24 Class Officers,
12 ACT/SAT All-Stars
14 15 National Merit
Scholars
08 Advent: The Season
of Hope 25 Board of Directors,
UIndy partnership
15
CYO “Spirit of the Youth” Award,
Family Tradition Scholarship,
All State Choir
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Update Magazine is published by the Office of Institutional Advancement under the direction of Terese R. Carson,
Vice President for Institutional Advancement. Its intent is to be a vehicle to inform alumni, family and friends of
recent and upcoming happenings and achievements at the school, as well as showcase the talents and gifts of
its students and alumni. Editor-in-Chief: Terese Carson | Deputy Editors: Rachel Brown and Gary Armbruster R’81
| Design Director: Michael Davey R’13 | Photographers: John Smith, Rachel Brown and Kory Marks | Inquiries/
Correspondence: Fran Davey, Roncalli High School, 3300 Prague Road, Indianapolis, IN 46227, (317) 787-8277 ext.
238 fdavey@roncalli.org. Website: www.roncalli.org Circulation: 12,790 Email: update@roncalli.org
FOR EDITORIAL INFORMATION, CONTACT TERESE CARSON AT (317) 787-8277, EXT. 240 OR TCARSON@RONCALLI.ORG
34 Rebel for a Day 38 Sports Reviews 33 Football Season Kicks off With
Appreciation Reception
35 Welcome Future 36 Homecoming Back on Campus 37 Jaffe Named
Rebels Alumnus of the Year
26 New Staff,
New Classes 30 Yearbook Honored
46 Bruster’s Bits
27 RHS Latino Outreach,
Meet Mrs. Baker 31 Sacred Sounds
Band Earns ISSMA Gold 48 Class Notes
29 AP Recognition
32 Hendricks Honored
54 The Last Word
RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 3
Game On!
Joe Hollowell Ed. D.
President
For the past two years we have labs and completely updated the of Roncalli – our “Family Room”
been laying the groundwork to original ones built in 1962. Is and our kitchen and cafeteria.
finish the final stages of a master there anyone reading this who
facility plan that was initiated remembers the “Cool the School” In 2016, the Roncalli Board of
by Archbishop Emeritus Daniel project we did in 2006 to add air- Directors voted to move into
M. Buechlein in 1993. Since conditioning to our classrooms? what is known as a “silent phase”
that time, we have invested over of a capital campaign to raise the
$20 million to construct 30 new Now is the time has come to funds needed to complete these
classrooms, a Fine Arts Center, complete the final projects that two projects. Since that time,
a new guidance area, the STARS were laid out in that 1993 master nearly 100 volunteers have been
resource center, our bubble gym, a plan. Our school was built to hold recruited and have been working
new track, turf field, and stadium. 750 students in 1962. Today, we for over a year to make visits and
We have purchased more property have nearly 1,200 students. With request financial support from
doubling the size of the campus, 325 8th graders taking our most past, present, and new friends of
renovated the blockhouse, built recent placement exam, we are Roncalli. To date we have received
a new wrestling room, tennis poised to continue to fulfill the over 225 pledges in the silent
courts, and new athletic fields final two areas that have remained phase!
for baseball, softball, soccer, and relatively untouched during this
lacrosse. We have built new science massive renovation and updating On September 21, 2017 we held
the Kickoff Dinner for the On
This Rock – Building Faith and
Family capital campaign. Over
350 generous benefactors and
friends gathered in our current
Family Room to hear the news
of our past year’s work and to
consider making their own gift
to this project. At that time we
announced our minimum goal of
raising $6,500,000 that is needed
to complete this final phase of our
master facility plan. We ended
the evening with over $5,900,000
pledged! As construction costs
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around the country are rising
rapidly, Roncalli will continue
to invite our community to
participate in raising money for
these critical projects:
New Family Room/Gymnasium
Additional Classrooms and Fine
Arts Space
Kitchen and Cafeteria Expansion
and Gymnasium Renovation
Fitness Center and Bubble
Gymnasium Renovation
Additional Parking and Property
Acquisition
Student Commons
Facility Endowment Funds
(per Archdiocesan policy)
As our fundraising efforts unfold
you can keep your eyes on our
“campaign thermometer” which
will track our progress toward
fulfilling this dream for our
community.
We need your help! This is a
project that will benefit every
student and family at Roncalli.
Our Family Room will serve as
the venue for pep rallies, physical
education classes, and assemblies
with special presenters, all-school
Masses, Baccalaureate Mass,
Grandparents Day, Rebelation,
our Annual Fund Dinner, and –
in the case of inclement weather
– our Graduation Ceremony. It
will benefit the entire Southside
Catholic community through the
hosting of numerous CYO games,
tournaments and events.
RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 5
Oh What a Night...
Terese R. Carson
Vice President for Institutional Advancement
On Thursday, September 21, the Roncalli Family formally announced the launch of the
On This Rock: Building Faith and Family Capital Campaign. With over 350 guests in
attendance, the evening was filled with community, hope and excitement! Prayer, student
performances and personal testimony all set the stage for a successful celebration.
The evening began with a small reception to thank the volunteers whom have dedicated so
much time and effort in the early stages of the campaign. Dr. Joe Hollowell gave a campaign
update to the group followed by some initial ground breaking with a bulldozer pushing dirt
in the area designated for our new Family Room/gymnasium. The excitement was incredible
and carried into the gymnasium for the main event. After dinner, the official program began
with testimony from Dr. Hollowell, Principal Chuck Weisenbach, campaign chairs Dr. Dave
and Anne Wolf and Dave and Anne Doyle and RHS senior Lizzie Fox. The official campaign
video was also premiered for all to see! View the video at www.roncalli.org/capital_campaign.
The Rebel Rhapsody Show Choir performed and student volunteers served and attended to
the guests.
Through generous pledges to the campaign, at the end of the evening on September 21, we
were able to announce that the campaign was well over $5.9 million dollars pledged. That is
a fantastic start to this most important effort. The campaign is scheduled to continue in the
active phase through June 2018. We still have much money to raise in order to complete all
of the initiatives.
On behalf of the entire Roncalli Family, I am hoping and praying that you want to be a part
of this campaign. Great momentum and enthusiasm surround making these facility upgrades
to our campus. Every dollar raised will make a difference. Please contact me at 317.788.4098
or at tcarson@roncalli.org to make a donation or pledge to the campaign. This is the time to
be a part of making Roncalli history!
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RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 7
Advent: The Season of Hope
Fr. Dave Marcotte
Chaplain
Imagine how our Blessed Mother must have felt upon receiving the news that the impossible was
about to take place within her, that she would give birth to the Savior. How could she tell her
betrothed, Joseph? What would her family think? Who would believe her?
“Do not be afraid, Mary,” the angel says to her. “Nothing will be impossible with God” (Luke 1:30,
37). We know the rest of the story. The impossible was indeed made possible, not only at the birth
of Jesus, but in the many miracles he performed, and most of all at his Resurrection. If God could
accomplish all this, imagine what God can do in your own life. Advent is the season for imagining
what is possible, for hoping beyond hope.
But it is also the season when hope can be hardest to find, dreams hardest to believe. The days draw
short, the nights are long and the air turns cold. Expenses may loom at a time when resources are
scarce. Separation, grief, loneliness, and depression are no strangers to the season. Hope may be in
short supply during this time. We need Mary’s inspiring example of courage and trust in the face of
uncertainty more than ever.
Mary can’t guarantee us a smooth ride, however.
Nor can Mary promise us a season free of
anxiety and worry. What Mary can offer us is
a remarkable and inspiring example of courage
in the face of adversity, patience in the face of
uncertainty, and hope beyond hope that the
impossible is indeed possible. Our story isn’t
finished, either, no matter what challenges or
wounds burden us this season. All things remain
possible with God. This is the miracle of Advent.
We can once again dream the impossible dream-
and reach the unreachable star.
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REBELS WIN CHICK FIL A CHALLENGE
Thanks to all of the students, faculty, staff, friends and alumni who participated in the Chick Fil A
Challenge in August. The Rebels won both the Challenge and the football game. They defeated Franklin
Central 37-21 in a hard fought football matchup. The cheerleaders did a great job decorating the
restaurant on Southport Road. The Alumni Scholarship fund received a check for $4,564.07 for our
efforts. Thanks for eating more chicken!
RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 9
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10 UPDATE MAGAZINE WINTER 2017MANZELLI CELEBRATES 20
YEARS WITH ST. VINCENT
SPORTS PERFORMANCE
Roncalli High School athletic trainer Sherry Manzelli able to not only practice my faith everyday, but also
is celebrating her 20th year as an athletic trainer at to live it with others around me. The most special
St. Vincent Sports Performance. Over the past 20 thing about Roncalli to me is the people. From the
years, she has enjoyed helping high school athletes in custodian to the president, people are happy here.
the Indianapolis area reach the pinnacle of success. And so am I,” said Manzelli.
Manzelli started her career with St. Vincent Aside from her responsibilities at the high
Sports Medicine in August of 1997 and worked school level, she has also served as the Internship
at Carmel High School from fall 1997 to spring Coordinator at St. Vincent Sports Performance for
2003. During this span, she worked in the physical 15 years and has hosted countless students from both
therapy department at St. Vincent and was a part- the University of Indianapolis and Franklin College.
time teaching assistant in the physical education Nine of her former athletic training student assistants
department. Manzelli was proud to help the boys and athletes have gone on to get a degree in athletic
and girls soccer programs while at Carmel. In 2002, training.
the girls team was undefeated and ranked #1 in the
nation. Manzelli has worked hundreds of special events with
St. Vincent Sports Performance over the past 20 years
In 2003, Manzelli was named Athletic Trainer of the that include:
Year and took over as the Head Athletic Trainer at
Lawrence North High School. Over the next nine -Beep Ball (softball for the blind)
years, she served as the athletic trainer for the boys -Division II Swimming and Diving
basketball team that won three state championships -Indoor Lacrosse
in a row with the help of future NBA players, -High School hockey
Michael Conley and Greg Oden. -CYO events
-Men’s and Women’s Division I basketball
Manzelli begins her fifth year helping Roncalli tournaments
athletes. She was hesitant about coming to Roncalli -Triathlons
because it was so far south, but after only six months -Several youth soccer and basketball tournaments
she and her husband decided to move to the south
side of Indianapolis. “When I first started with St. Vincent Sports
Performance, the athletic trainers worked out of the
“I have loved working with all of the teams and physical therapy department. At that time, there were
getting to know the athletes and the families at only 10 athletic trainers and now we have more than
Roncalli. Some of my favorite things are praying 60 on staff. It was my first real job out of graduate
before the games or with the teams, traveling with school and I have so many amazing memories over
girls basketball, volleyball and softball to semi-state, the years,” stated Manzelli.
watching the baseball team win state, and the pep
sessions. As a catholic, I am very happy that I am Manzelli and her husband Pete have a six-year-old
son, PJ and a one-year-old daughter, Marina.
RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 11Grand Canyon
Wanderlust
By: Robyn Witty
RHS Science teacher
I was beyond blessed to receive an all expenses
paid teacher seat funded by the National
Center for Science Education’s Grand
Canyon Rafting trip this past summer. Our
patchwork group of scientists, professors, and
geocachers spent eight days traversing the
canyon and its side streams.
Sleeping under a starry sky surrounded
by canyon walls several hundred feet high
without light pollution from the city was
mesmerizing and powerful.
I took home a variety of information and
photos to share with my students about the
canyon. I learned about the downstream
impacts of a dam, the fragile desert soils, how
scorpions fluoresce under black light, and
evidence of deep time across two billion years
old. We examined fossils, invasive species,
faulting, dikes, and volcanic lava flows.
This trip was once in a lifetime for me. Any
Roncalli student interested in experiencing
the Grand Canyon in person should look into
our 2018 summer field studies. The two-week
trip will be headed to the San Juan Mountains
in Southwestern Colorado. Time will be spent
camping and backpacking in the San Juan
Mountains and touring the Grand Canyon
National Park. The dates for the trip are June
11-24, 2018. Please see Dr. Hollowell for
more infomation.
12 UPDATE MAGAZINE WINTER 2017FOUR REBELS EARN EAGLE
SCOUT HONOR
Roncalli High School seniors Jason Brown, Kyle Carpenter,
sophomore Andrew Goebel and freshman Ryan Sissons each
passed their Eagle Board Review and have earned the distinction
of being an Eagle Scout, which is the highest honor bestowed by
the Boy Scouts of America.
Jason Brown R’18
For his Eagle Scout project, Brown built steps on the Roncalli
campus to join two practice fields that are divided by a steep hill.
A group of 15 people helped Brown complete the project in about
160 hours of work. The cost of the project was $1,400 and was
funded by friends, family and local businesses. He is the son of
Jeff (R’82) and Joan (R’91) Brown and they are members of St.
Jude Catholic Church.
Sissons built a Gaga pit and benches for the students at Abraham
Ryan Sissons R’21 Lincoln Elementary in Perry Township. The request came from
special needs teachers who wanted a safe place for their students
to learn from organized play. Gaga is similar to dodge ball but
you can only roll the ball and you are out if you are hit below
the knees. He is the son of Sean and Debbie Sissons and they are
members of Our Lady of the Greenwood Catholic Church.
For his Eagle Scout project, Carpenter assisted the campus
beautification efforts at his home parish, St. Barnabas Catholic
Church. He and his volunteers spent 200 hours building barriers
Kyle Carpenter R’18 to avoid erosion of a crushed stone walk and also built some
storage areas for parish items. They moved more than three tons
of retaining wall blocks to complete the stone-edging portion of
the project. He is the son of Brian and Coral Carpenter.
Goebel built a mobile concession stand, complete with electrical
outlets, for the Franklin Township Soccer Club. He spent 200
hours on this project over a 10-month period. The concession
stand is a 12 x 6 foot building secured to a 14 foot landscaping
trailer. He is the son of W. Scott and Laurie Goebel.
Andrew Goebel R’20
RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 13RONCALLI CELEBRATES 15 NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARS
Front row (left to right): Natalie Fikes, Adrian Daves, Ashley Conner and Carolina Whitaker
Middle row (left to right): Katie Kolis, Tyler Hicks, Liam Collier, Grace Murphy and Elizabeth Woodruff
Back row (left to right): Luke Dow, Jason Croddy, Ben Asdell, Nate O’Mara, Collin Prince and Jack Bauer
Seven members of the Roncalli High School Class of 2018 earned the distinction of National Merit
Semifinalist (top 1% in the nation) and eight students earned the distinction of National Merit
Commended Students (top 3% in the nation). This honor was based on the student’s PSAT score
their junior year. Roncalli’s seven National Merit Semifinalists were more than any faith-based high
school in the state.
Congratulations to the following Rebel National Merit Semifinalists: Ben Asdell, Jack Bauer, Liam
Collier, Natalie Fikes, Tyler Hicks, Collin Prince and Carolina Whitaker.
Congratulations to the following Rebel National Merit Commended scholars: Ashley Conner, Jason
Croddy, Adrian Daves, Luke Dow, Katie Kolis, Grace Murphy, Nate O’Mara and Elizabeth
Woodruff.
14 UPDATE MAGAZINE WINTER 2017STUDENTS HONORED WITH CYO “SPIRIT OF YOUTH” AWARD
The Catholic Youth Organization of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis honored five Roncalli students as
their 2017 Spirit of Youth Award winners. These students were chosen for their commitment, dedication
and contribution to their parish and especially to their parish’s youth ministry programs. Congratulations
to Roncalli High School honorees: Nate
Comley (Central Catholic), Sean Hornek
and Kai Thu (St. Mark), Kara Brown and
Sam Hansen (St. Roch). Archbishop Charles
Thompson bestowed the honor upon them
( left to right): Sam Hansen, Sean Hornek, Nate Comley, Kai Thu and at mass at the Ss. Peter & Paul Cathedral
Kara Brown on September 19.
HANSEN AWARDED SPIRIT OF FAMILY TRADITION SCHOLARSHIP
Senior Sam Hansen was this year’s recipient of the $1,500 Spirit of
Family Tradition Scholarship. This is the seventeenth year that the
Roncalli Alumni Association has awarded a Roncalli student with this
scholarship.
To be eligible, each scholarship winner must be a child of a Sacred Heart
Central, Kennedy Memorial, Bishop Chartrand or Roncalli alumnus,
must be a senior who has attended Roncalli for three years, and must
prepare a 500 word essay sharing their feelings and experiences about the
“Spirit of the Family Tradition” at Roncalli High School.
Hansen is the son of Joe and Gina (R’86) and his family attends St.
Roch Parish. He is a member of the marching band, earned distinction
on the wrestling team as a Marion County Champion and serves on the
Sam Hansen with his parents,
Student Council as the Co-President of Spirit. Joe and Gina (R’86) Hansen
FIVE REBELS SELECTED TO INDIANA ALL STATE CHOIR
Five choral students have been selected to the
2017-18 Indiana All State Choir. Congratulations
to Chris Figueroa, Katie Minton, Levi Ralston,
Maggie Schoening and Adam Wolf, as well as to
choral teacher, Joey Newton. Senior Cassie Petroff
was chosen as an alternate. These students will join
other All State Choir members for a concert later this
school year as a part of the Indiana Music Educators
(left to right): Katie Minton, Adam Wolf, Chris
Figueroa, Cassie Petroff, Levi Ralston and Maggie State Conference.
Schoening
RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 15REPORT C RD
A
RONCALLI HIGH SCHOOL
Letter Grade
Indiana Department of Education Statistics
2015-2016 COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS SCORES
80%
75% 77%
73%
70% 71% 70%
65% 66% 66% PERRY MERIDIAN
WHITELAND
DECATUR CENTRAL
60% 61%
59%
FRANKLIN CENTRAL
SOUTHPORT
55%
FRANKLIN COMM.
NEW PALESTINE
CENTER GROVE
54%
MARTINSVILLE
BEECH GROVE
GREENWOOD
50% 52%
RONCALLI
45% 46% 47%
40%
16 UPDATE MAGAZINE WINTER 2017COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS
FOR CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLS IN MARION COUNTY
70%
60% 60.8%
60.6%
50%
47.5% 48.3%
40%
40.8%
30% 28.8%
BISHOP CARDINAL SCECINA BREBEUF
RONCALLI CHATARD RITTER MEMORIAL JESUIT CATHEDRAL
20%
RONCALLI EARNS 4 STAR RATING
INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION HIGHEST SCHOOL RANKING
Roncalli High School was named an Indiana Four Star School by the Indiana Department of Education.
“Receiving designation as a Four Star School signifies a pursuit of academic excellence among both the students and the
administration,” said Dr. Jennifer McCormick, Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction. “I am honored to recognize these
Four Star Schools and their leadership for their hard work and dedication to preparing their students for a bright and
prosperous future.”
Created in 1988, the Four Star School Award has been in existence for nearly 30 years. To receive Four Star designation, a
school must receive an “A” on the state’s A-F accountability system, have excellent ISTEP pass rates, carry overall high
graduation rate (if applicable), and show success in closing achievement gaps. A total of 41 schools received the award
throughout the state.
RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 17ACT STATISTICS FOR 2015 Roncalli Local Indiana
The ACT college readiness assessment is a standardized test used to evaluate high school achievement and for
college admissions purposes in the United States. Most high schools in Indiana use this test to understand
student achievement and to evaluate areas for growth in curriculum. As the chart shows, Roncalli students
perform strongly on this assessment compared to their peers in other schools.
Percentage of
Graduates ACT SCORES
Taking ACT
24.0
92.4% 22.2
RONCALLI
20.4
23.5%
LOCAL
18.6
RONCALLI
16.8
LOCAL
STATE
15.0
21.5%
STATE
Critical Reading Math Writing Science English Composite
ACT Scores Composite % of Seniors Critical Reading Math Science English Writing
Roncalli 24 92.4 24 24 23 24 21
State of Indiana 22 21.5% 23 22 22 22 17
Beech Grove 20 66.1% 20 20 20 19 18
Center Grove 24 36.6% 24 24 24 23 19
Decatur Central 21 10.2% 22 21 21 20 15
Franklin Central 23 29.0% 24 23 23 22 20
Franklin Community 23 24.0% 23 22 22 22 18
Greenwood 24 13.9% 23 24 23 24 16
Martinsville 23 16.9% 24 23 23 23 17
New Palestine 23 26.7% 24 22 23 22 15
Perry Meridian 23 6.1% 24 24 23 23 16
Southport 22 8.2% 21 22 22 21 18
Whiteland 22 20.8% 23 22 22 21 17
Local Average 23 23.5% 23 22 22 22 17
*At the time of printing this data, the Indiana Department of Education had not published the 2016 results.
18 UPDATE MAGAZINE WINTER 2017SAT STATISTICS FOR 2015 Roncalli Local
Percentage of SAT SCORES
Graduates Taking
SAT 527
WRITING
469
543
79.3% MATH
493
Roncalli
CRITICAL 536
READING
490
450 475 500 525 550
SAT Scores Composite % of Seniors Critical Reading Math Writing
Roncalli 1079 79.3% 536 543 527
State of Indiana 988 60.2% 492 496 474
Beech Grove 939 35.1% 472 468 458
61.7%
Center Grove 1045 74.6% 518 526 496
Decatur Central 940 63.9% 468 472 454
Franklin Central 1013 63.8% 507 506 484
Franklin Community 977 62.9% 493 484 458
Local Greenwood 1041 65.9% 516 525 499
Martinsville 1004 58.0% 497 507 474
New Palestine 987 76.1% 493 494 468
Perry Meridian 968 62.0% 482 486 464
Southport 912 57.7% 447 465 432
Whiteland 992 58.5% 497 495 476
Local Average 983 61.7% 490 493 469
COMPOSITE SCORES
FRANKLIN CENTRAL
1125
FRANKLIN COMMUNITY
NEW PALESTINE
PERRY MERIDIAN
MARTINSVILLE
1080
1079
DECATUR CENTRAL
1035 1045 1041
BEECH GROVE
987 992
SOUTHPORT
1013 1004 968
CENTER GROVE
990
GREENWOOD
WHITELAND
977
RONCALLI
945
993 940 912
900
RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 192016 GRADUATION STATISTICS
GRADUATION RATE
98.7% 93.3% 89.1%
RONCALLI LOCAL STATE
DIPLOMA TYPES
Roncalli
Roncalli 60.9%
0.7%
State
State Local 37.9% HONORS
12.2% GENERAL 12.0%
Roncalli
38.4%
Local
34.4%
CORE 40 Local
State 53.7%
40.9%
DIPLOMA TYPES
Grade Rate General Core 40 Honors
Roncalli 98.7 0.7% 38.4% 60.9%
State 89.1% 12.20% 49.90% 37.90%
Beech Grove 87.1% 9.2% 62.7% 28.2%
Center Grove 94.6% 9.5% 48.2% 42.3%
Decatur Central 90.9% 17.2% 57.1% 25.7%
Franklin Central 96.9% 4.4% 59.5% 36.2%
Franklin Community 94.5% 16.5% 51.0% 32.5%
Greenwood 91.1% 13.7% 42.3% 44.0%
Martinsville 94.3% 23.6% 50.5% 25.9%
New Palestine 96.9% 1.8% 47.3% 50.9%
Perry Meridian 91.9% 10.4% 58.7% 30.9%
Southport 94.1% 20.1% 53.5% 26.4%
Whiteland 93.8% 5.4% 59.9% 34.7%
Local Average* 93.3% 12.0% 53.7% 34.3%
20 UPDATE MAGAZINE WINTER 2017END OF COURSE ASSESSMENTS (ECA)
In 2010, the State of Indiana began testing for competency in Sophomore level English and Algebra 1 with a
battery of tests known as the End of Course Assessments (ECA). The ECA tests have replaced the ISTEP test as
the way in which high school students now must demonstrate their readiness to graduate. Only by passing this
exam can students earn a diploma in Indiana. The most recent data from these tests given in the spring of 2015
was recently released on the Indiana Department of Education website and is presented in the charts below.
PERCENTAGE PASSING ECA ENGLISH
90%
89.9%
83% 85.4% 84.1% FRANKLIN COM.
PERRY MERIDIAN
DECATUR CENTRAL
76% 78.2% 78.8%
FRANKLIN CENTRAL
72.8% 75.7%
71.2%
NEW PALESTINE
SOUTHPORT
CENTER GROVE
71.0% MARTINSVILLE
BEECH GROVE
69%
GREENWOOD
WHITELAND
RONCALLI
62% 64.3%
59.6% 58.6%
55%
PERCENTAGE PASSING ECA ALGEBRA
& ENGLISH
65% 70% 75% 80% 85% 90%
RONCALLI 89.7%
LOCAL 68.8%
STATE 67.0%
RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 21A TRADITION OF
RECOGNIZED EXCELLENCE
The facts and stats celebrating 48 years of educational accomplishments
7
Roncalli has earned 6 major distinctions and
awards at the national level for the success and
achievements of our academic and service
learning programs.
National Exemplary
Board Leadership Award
Blue Ribbon School of Innovations in
Excellence Award Recipient Set A Good Example Award Education Award
1993 1998 2003 2003 2004 2012 2015
1993, 1998, 2003 2003 2004 2012 2015
Roncalli was awarded the Blue One of only 5 high Selected by the One of 12 Catholic One of 5 Catholic
Ribbon School of Excellence schools in the nation Concerned schools throughout school boards
Award given by the United honored for its Businessmen’s the country to win the throughout the
States Department of Education outstanding Service Association of Innovations in country to win
on three separate occasions. Learning program by America as the top Catholic Education Outstanding Board
the United States school in the country Award presented by Leadership Award
Department of in its Set A Good Today’s Catholic given by the National
Education. Example Award Teacher at the Catholic Educational
program. Harvard Club Association.
in Boston,
Massachusetts.
INDIANA AWARD WINNING FACULTY
Award-winning Roncalli faculty include the Indiana Association for Health, Physical Education, and
7 Recreation Educator of the Year; World Languages Teacher of the Year; Indiana Physics Teacher of the
Year; Prelude Award Fine Arts Teacher of the Year; Indiana Non-Public Education Administrator of the
Year; Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching Finalist, and the
Archbishop O’Meara Pro-Life Award winner.
22 UPDATE MAGAZINE WINTER 2017ATHLETIC CHAMPIONSHIPS
Football: ‘85, ’88, ‘93, ’94, ‘99, ’02,
NATIONAL ARCHITECT
CHAMPIONS 12
16 ‘03, ’04, ‘16; Volleyball: ‘81, ‘98, ‘06;
Softball: ’99, ‘01, ’11; Baseball: ’16
Roncalli’s drafting classes have produced 12
national architect champions.
INDIANA ACADEMIC ALL STARS
Since 1987, The Indianapolis Star in concert with the Indiana Department of Education has worked to
17 highlight students who have demonstrated academic excellence over the course of their high school
career. Each year the top 40 graduates in the state are selected to receive the prestigious title of
Indiana Academic All Star. Over the course of the program, 16 Roncalli graduates have now been
recognized. Only four high schools in the state have had more All Stars. In May of 2016, senior Hannah
Fikes joined this long list of distinguished Roncalli scholars.
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RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 232017-2018 Class Officers
Class of 2018 Class of 2019
Collin Prince Ashlyn Streicher
Public Relations Public Relations
Katie Kolis Dominic Conover
Service Service
Dianna Perez Kelli Mariutto
Spirit Spirit
Ben Asdell Eiler Spayd
Web Promotion Web Promotion
Class of 2020 Class of 2021
Andrew Burgan Mariana Virgen
Public Relations Public Relations
Ellie Murphy Kamy Swingendorf
Service Service
Ryan Flick Reese Wiley
Spirit Spirit
Erin Rooney Dani Gebhart
Web Promotion Web Promotion
RONCALLI HONORS 12 ACT/SAT ALL-STARS
Roncalli High School is proud to announce that 12 members of this year’s senior class registered a
perfect score on one or more sections of the ACT and/or SAT, earning them All-Star status.
Story Ellis Natalie Stigall Natalie Fikes
ACT Reading ACT English ACT Reading and
Science
Liam Collier Tyler Hicks Collin Prince
ACT English ACT Science ACT Reading,English,
and SAT Math Subject
Cassie Petroff Grace Murphy Carolina Whitaker
ACT English ACT English and ACT Mathematics
Reading
Elizabeth Woodruff Luke Dow Dave Schrader
ACT English SAT Mathematics ACT English
24 UPDATE MAGAZINE WINTER 20172017-2018 Board of Directors
(left to right starting from the bottom): MJ Stallings, David Johnson, Jeff Amodeo, Jeff Mader, Teri Kruse, Jeff Curtis, Fr.
Steve Banet, Rose Springman, Dan Lawson, Bart Fox, Dave Wolf, Dan Parker, Jon Mattingly, Greg White.
Not Pictured: Tony Gorball, Brian Keeney, Erwin Salazar, Amanda Stephenson, Tim Tichenor
UINDY PARTNERS WITH RONCALLI TO OFFER SCHOLARSHIPS
Roncalli High School is excited to announce that the University of
Indianapolis is offering eight scholarships that range in value from
$14,000 to full tuition exclusively to 2018 Roncalli graduates who are
eligible for admission and enroll as a full-time undergraduate student.
To be considered for this generous scholarship program, Roncalli
students must complete the application for admission by
February 1, 2018 and file the FAFSA each year. Preference will be
given to students majoring in Engineering or Education or students
who have demonstrated a commitment to community service or who
intend to pursue a career in church ministry work.
Roncalli President Dr. Joseph Hollowell noted, “We are so grateful to
announce this expanded partnership with the University of Indianap-
olis. This is a wonderful opportunity for our students and families to
take advantage of the exceptional education offered at the University.
We look forward to seeing the fruits of this new program over the
years!”
To learn more about this opportunity, please contact the Guidance
Office at Roncalli.
RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 25WELCOME NEW STAFF MEMBERS
Roncalli High School welcomed 14 new teachers and staff FRONT ROW:
members to kick off the 2017-18 school year: Brittany Moran – Mathematics
Lacey Hersman - Mathematics
Sarah Bauer –French
Emily Dunham – Spanish
Stefan Welsh - Videography,
Photography, Web Design, US History
Grace (LaRosa) Nickell - Life
Academy Coordinator
BACK ROW:
Matt Archer, Religious Studies
Matt Hurley – German
Michele Gelaude - Religious Studies
Scott Marsh - Health & Physical
Education
Kelly Meyer - College Counselor
Fr. David Marcotte – Chaplain
Doug Miller - Computer Science and
Manufacturing Technology
NEW CLASSES OFFER STUDENTS A CREATIVE OUTLET
Several new classes have been added this year at Roncalli, giving students
a chance to learn the digital skills they need to be creative in digital
design, photography, videography and web design.
“Teaching digital design has been one of the most enjoyable things I've
done as a teacher at Roncalli. I have a full class of students who are
excited to learn new things every day and that makes me excited to teach
them,” said teacher Julie Albertson.
“Digital design class is my favorite
because I get to learn how to create
In Albertson’s digital design class, the students learn to use Adobe
things like logos, characters and
Photoshop, Adobe Indesign and Adobe Illustrator. Each one offers
movie posters using Adobe programs,”
different features to aid in graphic design.
said sophomore Patrick Rosemark.
Stefan Welsh joined the faculty this year and is teaching photography,
videography and web design classes. Welsh earned his BA in Media
Production from Hastings College and his MA in Education from
Adams State University. “In photography, students will learn the basics
of camera operation and how to enhance images with some industry
standard programs like Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop,” said Welsh.
In the Web Design class, students learn the basics of HTML, CSS, and
various other coding languages and produce a website that demonstrates
“We are learning about leading lines
their new skills.
and rule of thirds and lately we have
been working on black and white
In the semester long Videography class, students create portfolio quality
photography,“ said Haley Shipp.
works with film and video utilizing a variety of digital tools.
26 UPDATE MAGAZINE WINTER 2017Meet Mrs. Andi (Rojas) Baker… Conozcan a la Senora Andi Rojas
Hi, I’m Mrs. Baker. I was born in
Indianapolis and although I grew up
Baker…
here, I have deep roots in Mexico Hola, yo soy Senora Baker. Yo naci en Indianapolis,
City. I still have many family Indiana. Y aunque he crecido en este maravilloso pais y
estado, yo tengo unas raices muy profundas y un gran
members there and I enjoy visiting
carino por mi Mexico lindo. Yo tengo mucha familia
when I can. I love the culture, the y amigos en ese precioso pais, cada que es possible me
food, the people, etc. encanta ir a visitarlos. Me fascina su cultura, la comida, y
su gente.
I have spent the majority of my career in the dental field
Yo he estado la mayoria de mi Carrera professional en
but had a great opportunity to return to Roncalli, this el campo de la odontologia pero tuve una orportunidad
time as a staff member. Being a Roncalli alumuna (’01), de regresar a Roncalli ahora como parte de su equipo
I already knew this would be a great career change for de trabajo. Yo fui alumna de Roncalli en 2001. Yo sabia
que este cambio de carrera iba a ser de mucho beneficio
me. I get the opportunity to be amongst the Catholic
para mi y mi familia. Yo tengo ahora la oportunidad de
community, which I love, and I get to utilize my Spanish convivir mas con la comunidad catolica a la que yo amo,
to help the Hispanic community. My husband and I have y ahora tambien puedo utilizer mi espanol ayudando a la
been married for 11 years and we have three boys, ages comunidad Hispana. Mi esposo y yo hemos estado casados
por 11 anos y tenemos tres preciosos hijos de nueve, siete,
nine, seven, and two. We are members of St. Roch parish.
y dos anos. Nosotros pertenecemos a la iglesia de St. Roch.
Go Rockets! Vamos Rockets!
In our spare time, my husband and I are cheering on our En nustro tiempo libre la pasamos apoyando a nuestros
hijos en todos sus eventos deportivos, pasando tiempo con
kids in their sporting events, spending time with family
familia y amigos, ademas de que nos gusta vacacionar cada
and friends and vacationing when we can. I look forward que es possible. Gracias, y me dara mucho gusto recibir
to greeting parents and students as they walk through the y saludar a los papas y estudiantes cuando vengan a esta
doors of RHS! escuela!
RHS PARTICIPATING IN THE LATINO OUTREACH INITIATIVE
In response to national data showing Latinos to be both the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. Catholic Church and the
most under served by Catholic schools, the University of Notre Dame's Catholic School Advantage Campaign founded
the Latino Enrollment Institute (LEI) in 2012. This initiative identifies Catholic schools which have capacity (open seats)
and favorable demographic potential (growing number of Latino families in the surrounding area), and guides motivated
principals and select faculty leaders toward attracting and the serving Latino students more effectively.
Roncalli High School was selected by the Archdiocese of Indianapolis’ Office of Catholic Schools to participate in the
Latino Outreach Initiative, sponsored by the University of Notre Dame’s Latino Enrollment Institute.
This past summer RHS Principal Chuck Weisenbach and Co-Director of Guidance Lynn Starkey attended the LEI
conference at Notre Dame to kick-off our school’s participation in the program.
Roncalli has now formed an LEI team whose task is to oversee the efforts to generate and implement strategies that will
allow our school to better meet the needs of the Latino population on the southside of Indianapolis.
RHS will receive comprehensive, ongoing support from the LEI at Notre Dame. Additionally, the archdiocese has
hired Mr. Phil Gonzalez as its Latino Outreach Coordinator. “We are very excited to partner with Notre Dame and
the archdiocese in our efforts to grow our Latino enrollment and to better serve the needs of the Latino community,”
commented Mr. Weisenbach.
RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 27FOLLOW THE REBEL BRICK ROAD
Roncalli held its annual Walkathon fundraiser on Thursday,
October 26. Over 1,300 students, faculty, staff and volunteers
participated in the three-mile walk, which raised over $92,000.
Walkathon is Roncalli’s only all school fundraiser with 100% of
the proceeds benefitting needs-based tuition assistance.
Roncalli junior Elizabeth Bradley submitted the winning
Walkathon theme, “Follow the Rebel Brick Road,” and freshman
Katie Comer submitted the winning t-shirt design.
Thank you to our Corporate Beck Automotive - Franklin, Indiana Huntington National Bank
Sponsors and volunteers who Beck Service Center Indy South Foot & Ankle Jeffrey
helped make the event safe and Blue Chip Tax Consultants Stevens DPM
successful. Hammans Electric J.M. Allen Enterprises LTD
Harold Bowling Family Jahnke Painting Inc.
Cahill's Lawn & Landscape Jockish Flowers Inc. - Go Rebels
Title Sponsors: Chapman Mortgage Kendrick Regional Center
John Schott Family Cherry Insurance Agency Kortzendorf Machinery
McDonald’s Restaurants Communication Connections Mark Gleixner DDS
Conover Custom Fabrication Morse & Bickel, P.C. Attorneys at Law
Pete Wojtowicz Family The Coop Group A Clear Business Norris Choplin & Schroeder
Voice Ocean Investments
The Corydon Group Play It Again Sports
Sponsors: Dr. David Wolf Family Dentistry Riteway Tools & Fasteners, Inc
Academy Animal Hospital
E.M. Electric Company Inc - Roncalli Alumni Association
All Trades Staffing Inc.
Electrical & Mechanical Contractors S & I Construction
Annee and Matry Heating and
Friend of Roncalli Southpointe Pediatrics
Cooling
Gotta Have It Courier Southside OB GYN
Arbor Lane Kennels
Greenwood Pediatrics Superior Linen
The Atrium
Harding Poorman Thermo King
B. Davis Remodeling Company
Hofmann Communications Total Exterminating
Barrett and Associates
Home Inspections by J.T. Brown, Inc. Upholstery by Deron
Volunteers Mimi Berry-Huck Ruth Papandria
Amanda and Devin Belcher Charlene Huey Amy Richardson
Jane Dias Lorianne Meek Laura Stieneker
Christa Dobbs Clint and Victoria Meinerding Julie Streicher
Jennifer Himelick Rachel Mitchel Donna Williams
28 UPDATE MAGAZINE WINTER 2017RECORD NUMBER OF REBELS RECEIVE AP RECOGNITION
The results from last spring’s administration of the Advanced Placement (AP) tests arrived in mid-
July and Roncalli High School is pleased to announce that a record number of Rebels received
special AP recognition. In all, 84 Roncalli students earned the AP National Scholar, AP Scholar with
Distinction, AP Scholar with Honors or AP Scholar. The following 2017 graduates along with the
following seniors received special AP recognition.
AP National Scholar - To earn this distinction one must score a four or higher on eight or more
AP Exams (a five is the highest possible score).
2017 graduates - Devin Boehm, Julia Kurz, Timmy Miller, Aidan Parker, Claire Whalen
AP Scholar With Distinction - To earn this distinction one must score three or higher on five or
more exams.
2017 graduates - Jonathan Anderson, Kristen Blankenberger, Devin Boehm, Conor Cunningham,
Ashley Harter, Julia Kurz, Heather Lezon, Cassidy McMahon, Timothy Miller, Morgan O’Brien,
Neil O’Brien, Michael Otley, Chloe Owen, Aidan Parker, Chad Ransburg, Alexis Swingendorf,
Claire Whalen, Matthew Woodruff, Abigail Yohler, Xinyu Zhang
Seniors - Ben Asdell, Luke Dow, Morgan Kincaid, Dianna Perez, Nicholas Plahitko, Carolina
Whitaker.
AP Scholars with Honor - To earn this distinction one must score a three or higher on four or
more exams.
2017 graduates - Carlie Brosseau, Marisa Bryans, Joseph Burns, Kurt Cunningham, Katie Goebel,
Abbey King, Gabe Otley, Katie Scott, Kai Sun, Cameron Wright
Seniors - Natalie Fikes, Tyler Hicks, Katie Kolis, Meghan Looney, Kate Morse, Grace Murphy,
Collin Prince, Kathryn Witsaman, Elizabeth Woodruff
AP Scholars - To earn this distinction one must score a three or higher on three or more exams.
2017 graduates - Grace Albertson, Halle Bova, Maddie Brown, Noelle Dalman, Anne Davey, Sam
Dull, Will English, Maddie Faust, Chris Golab, Liam Herbert, Emily Hollcraft, Adam Jones, Kami
Koors, Quentin LaFollette, Grant Lenahan, Sammy Matis, Margaret McCloskey, Lauren McColgan,
Hannah Minton, Samuel Nathan, Vignesh Nathan, Josie Niezgodski, Lindsey Overstreet, Alex
Pence, Michaela Salazar, Paige Saylor, Sophia Scheer, Jeremy Schmidt, Madison Sisk, Collin
Sonderman, Brandon Sturdivant, Layke Vinson, Jacob Wormann
Seniors - Kyle Carpenter, Liam Collier, Ashley Conner, Adrian Daves, Sam Hansen, Melissa Kurz,
Cassie Petroff, Hannah Rollins, David Schrader, Kate Soller
Additionally, our students set a new school record last year with 82% of our students who took an
AP exam scored a three or higher. Also, the Class of 2017 set a new school record with 51% of the
class having scored a three or higher on at least one AP exam.
These outstanding accomplishments are truly a reflection of the great work being done by our
students and teachers as well as by the teachers in our South Deanery Catholic schools who prepare
their students to be ready for the rigors of an AP curriculum.
RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 29The Roncalli Theatre Department
presented multiple sold out
performances of this year's fall musical,
"Bye Bye Birdie" on November 9, 10
and 11.
Congratulations to the cast, crew and
orchestra on a fabulous production.
Special thanks to our adult leaders:
Phil Anderson, Joey Newton, Kathy
Peach, Kim Buckley, Erin Bohn,
Laura Horcher, Barb Hatfield, Miki
Lewinski, Melanie Eakman and David
Buergler.
To see more photos, visit
www.flickr.com/photos/
roncallihighschool
Roncalli High School students Rita Brockman, Maiya Mahoney, Lizzy
RONCALLI NEWSPAPER Hosty and Dave Schrader, along with their teacher, Julie Albertson,
& YEARBOOK HONORED attended the Indiana High School Press Association's fall convention
at Franklin College on Friday, October 20th. Senior yearbook editors
Brockman and Mahoney accepted an award for the Reveille yearbook,
which was named a Hoosier Star state finalist.
Senior newspaper editors Hosty and Schrader accepted an award for
the Rebel Review, which was also named a Hoosier Star state finalist.
In addition, Hosty received an honorable mention for newspaper news
writing, and 2017 graduates Joe Schroeder and Meghan Beaver won
second place for newspaper page design.
Photo (left to right): Lizzy Hosty, Additionally, Walsworth Publishing Company selected the Reveille to
Dave Schrader, Julie Albertson, Rita
be one of four yearbooks to be included in their Gallery of Excellence.
Brockman, and Maiya Mahoney
They currently serve 70 schools in the state of Indiana.
30 UPDATE MAGAZINE WINTER 2017RONCALLI CHOIRS AND ORCHESTRA REBEL MARCHING BAND TAKES IT
PERFORM SACRED SOUNDS ON THE ROAD; WINS ISSMA GOLD
Ensembles from the music programs, under the The marching band, under the direction of Ms.
direction of Mr. Joey Newton, Ms. Kathy Peach Kathy Peach, went on a tour of the south side
and Ms. Laura Horcher, performed at the Sacred deanery grade schools to share their talent and
Sounds Concert on Monday, October 2 at 6:00 encourage young musicians to continue to develop
and 8:00 PM in the Roncalli Auditorium. The their skills. The tour included stops at Central
Beginning Women’s chorus, Advanced Women’s Catholic, Ss. Francis and Clare, Our Lady of the
chorus, Show Choir and Orchestra performed at Greenwood, St. Barnabas and St. Jude Catholic
the 6:00 p.m. show. The Beginning Mixed chorus, schools.
Advanced Women’s chorus and Show Choir
performed at the 8:00 p.m. concert. “We want to create a bond between the Roncalli
Band and all of our South Deanery Schools. We try
“It gets the kids motivated right away to start to perform at every school every other year,” said
learning new music and working toward a Peach.
performance,” said choral director Joey Newton.
“They did a fantastic job!” The marching band also earned a Gold rating at
the ISSMA Festival Marching Band competition at
Southport High School on Saturday,
September 30th. Gold is the highest rating a band
can earn from ISSMA. The band's show this year
features "The Sound of Movies", including "The
Sound Of Music,” "So You Wanted to Meet the
Wizard,” "Owambo" and "How Far I'll Go" from
Moana.
Members of the Roncalli Orchestra perform at the Sacred
Sounds concert under the direction of Ms. Kathy Peach.
PHOTO (from left to right): Ss. Francis and Clare
alumni in the Rebel band-Jeffrey Amodeo, Adam Wolf, Josh
Amodeo, Blake Prather and Henry Schutte pictured with
their Ss. Francis and Clare music teacher, Mr. Greg Papesh.
Members of the Roncalli Beginning Mixed Chorus perform
at the Sacred Sounds concert under the direction of Mr. Joey
Newton.
RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 31BRYAN & MARGARET HENDRICKS HONORED
For their lifetime commitment to Catholic Education, the Roncalli High School Alumni Association
awarded Bryan and Margaret Hendricks this year’s winners of the Saint John XXIII Award.
Honorees are selected on the basis of living a life that is an example of dedication to youth and
spreading the love of Jesus Christ by fervently living their vocation.
The Hendricks are truly extraordinary in the variety and depth of the ways they have served both
Roncalli and the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.
Bryan served as the Roncalli girls golf coach for 22 years and in that time his team won nine
Sectional Championships, seven Marion County Championship and four podium finishes at the
State Tournament.
Margaret has served as the coordinator of the Promise to Keep Chastity Program since 1994.
Over the past 27 years she developed and trained nearly 10,000 peer mentors who have made
presentations to over 110,000 students around the State.
They both worked together to lead the Roncalli contingent to the National Pro-Life March in
Washington, D.C. They have led our group to our nation’s capital for 10 straight years. They both
worked as Team Leaders on our Christian Awakening Retreat for our Seniors for 18 consecutive
years.
RONCALLI WELCOMES OVER 900 GRANDPARENTS
Roncalli welcomed over 900 grandparents on Friday, October 6 for our annual Grandparent’s Day
celebration. Grandparents gathered in the gym for a day that included an all-school mass, a short
program led by Roncalli President Joe Hollowell, a pep rally and class visits with their grandchild.
32 UPDATE MAGAZINE WINTER 2017FOOTBALL SEASON KICKS OFF WITH
APPRECIATION RECEPTION
For the first time in 10,129 days, the Rebels took the field with a new head coach. Scott Marsh made his
Rebel head coaching debut Friday, August 18 after serving as the defensive coordinator last season.
Prior to the game, over 200 generous volunteers, corporate sponsors and their families enjoyed a catered
dinner from Edwards Drive-In. Both schools honored the Southport Police Department before kickoff,
showing community support after the death of Officer Aaron Allan. Rebel fans enjoyed watching the
team defeat the Southport Cardinals 21-3.
RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 33Rebel for a Day!
Between the 10 South Deanery 8th grade classes and individual guests, Roncalli has already hosted
over 370 students for shadow visits! For the deanery visits, the classes heard from a current senior
who graduated from their grade school, watched a video created by Roncalli graduate Harrison
Pogue R’11 and played a trivia game to see how well they know RHS. After the morning program,
they were paired with a current freshmen or sophomore, and they attended 3rd and 4th period with
their host. Next came lunch, and then they heard from a Roncalli administrator, who spoke to them
on how their experience as a Rebel will be unique to them as an individual! Each group ended their
visit by watching a performance by the RHS Show Choir.
If your 8th grade son or daughter is interested in being a Rebel for a Day, please contact Director
of Admissions, Allie Ross R’04 at aross@roncalli.org to set up the visit. She will work with you on
finding the perfect host for your student, based on their academic and extracurricular interests. It is a
great way for future Rebels to see what it is like to be a student at Roncalli!
Central Catholic St. Mark
Holy Name St. Rose
34 UPDATE MAGAZINE WINTER 2017Roncalli invited all prospective
students in 5th – 8th grades,
along with their parents and
family members, to join
us for Open House 2017
on Thursday, November 2nd
from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
All facets of school life at
Roncalli were on display.
Prospective students were able
to visit information booths on
all academic, extra-curricular
and service organizations and
had an opportunity to speak
with current students, teachers,
coaches, club moderators and
school administrators. Tours
of the school were available
throughout the entire two hour
time period.
RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 35HOMECOMING CELEBRATION
BACK ON CAMPUS
For the first time in many years, Roncalli hosted both the Homecoming pre and post game
celebrations here on campus. A huge tent in the west parking lot housed food and drinks from Big
Daddy’s Bar and Grill that were free to all pregame. After the game, the tent was the place to be
for more food, drinks, and live music by “Tastes Like Chicken.” Over 400 Rebel fans celebrated a
homecoming victory and danced the night away.
Thank you to our Homecoming 2017 Sponsors!
Big Daddy’s Grill (Chris Waugh R’09)
Harold and Samantha Bowling Family (Harold R’82 and Samantha Bowling R’83)
Dant Insurance (Chris Dant R’82)
Glander Orthodontics (Dr. Brian Rochford R’06)
Innovative Slots (Mike Thomas)
Steve’s Flowers and Gifts, Inc (Steve Huth C’66)
Stock Yards Bank and Trust (Aaron Irwin R’97)
The Linder/McClurg Century 21 Team (Mark Linder R’91)
36 UPDATE MAGAZINE WINTER 2017JAFFE NAMED ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR
Roncalli High School Alumni Association presented John Jaffe its
Alumnus of the Year award. This honor commemorates service and
dedication to Catholic education.
As a member of Bishop Chartrand’s very first graduating Class of 1966,
Jaffe went on to work in the construction industry for nearly 40 years
ending his career as a specialist in all forms of concrete construction. Jaffe
has served the Roncalli family for over 25 years as a wise steward of our
community resources through his work on the Roncalli Board of Directors
Facility Committee. During John’s time on the Committee, nearly $20,000,000 of construction projects have
been completed. His work and the work of his fellow committee members has saved this community millions
of dollars during that time.
John and his wife Mary are parishioners of St. Barnabas Catholic Church and have three children whom have
graduated from Roncalli. John and Mary are now Roncalli grandparents as well.
GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY CLASS HONORED
Each year at our Homecoming festivities, the Roncalli High School
Alumni Association honors the Golden Anniversary class and the 25-year
anniversary football players, cheerleaders and coaches.
The Kennedy Memorial and Bishop Chartrand Classes of 1968 were
welcomed to Roncalli to begin a yearlong Golden Anniversary celebration.
These two classes will attend our graduation ceremony next spring to be
inducted into the Roncalli High School Golden Guard.
Also honored at halftime were the football players, cheerleaders and coaches from the 25-year anniversary
class, the Roncalli Class of 1993. This hard nosed football team set the foundation for a successful future on
the gridiron at Roncalli following their graduation.
MCHUGH NAMED HONORARY ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR
The Roncalli Alumni Association named Margee McHugh the 2017
Honorary Alumnus of the Year. Each year, the Alumni Association
recognizes individuals for their service and devotion to education.
Not only is she a Central Catholic alumnus, McHugh returned to the
school and has been a beloved teacher there "more years" than she can
remember. Currently, she teaches 8th grade at Central Catholic and many
of her current and former students joined her on the field to celebrate her
award.
McHugh graduated from Manual High School in 1980 and has devoted her life to educating future Rebels
at Central Catholic School. McHugh has impacted generations of south side families and her fellow faculty
describes her as the heart and soul of Central Catholic.
RONCALLI • SACRED HEART CENTRAL • CHARTRAND • KENNEDY MEMORIAL 37FOOTBALL
Junior Elijah Mahan
The Rebels posted an 8-2 record while negotiating 40-for-40 on extra points. Senior wide receiver
one of the state’s toughest schedules. Due to the Michael Dill led the team with 43 catches, while
IHSAA success factor, the Rebels competed in Class junior running back Elijah Mahan had a team-high
5A for the first time in the program’s 49-year history. 754 yards rushing. Senior linebacker Cade Morgan
The team won its first seven games, extending its led the team in tackles (84), tackles for loss (18) and
winning streak to a program-record, 22 games. The sacks (8). Senior safety Ethan Newett registered
Rebels were a perfect 5-0 at home and stretched its team-high five interceptions.
home-field winning streak to 14 games. After one
season as the team’s defensive coordinator, Scott Gore, Morgan, Luedeman, senior running back
Marsh took over as head coach and led Roncalli Patrick McManama, senior lineman Sean Hornek,
to its second consecutive Circle City Conference senior tight end Hayden Moran, senior linebacker
championship. In two seasons of conference play, Jones Asher, senior defensive back Cam Fath and
the Rebels are a perfect 6-0. junior defensive lineman John Harris all were named
All-Circle City Conference.
Senior quarterback Conner Gore established new
program records for single-season completions (123) All 10 Roncalli opponents finished the season with a
and single-season completion percentage (73.6%, .500 record or better. Roncalli is the only program
123-for-167). Senior wide receiver Jacob Luedeman out of 326 in the state that can make that claim this
left his mark on the record books, setting new records season. Four opponents won or tied for a conference
for career receptions (67), career receiving yards title. Five opponents won at least a sectional title and
(1,103) and tying the records for career touchdown three advanced to the semi-state round.
catches (15) and single-game touchdown catches
(3). Senior kicker Merrick Strykowski was a perfect
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