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TRINITY’S 21ST CENTURY CAMPUS
Trinity High School Nationally Recognized School of Excellence Louisville, Kentucky
www. thsrock.netT H E T R I N I T Y T R I B U T E
THE BIG EVENT
May 22, 2004
Trinity Tribute
Alumni Hall
Alumni, Current Faculty, Former Faculty,
Parents & Students
Invitations sent by mail
2004
FR. KEVIN CASTER ANNUAL FUND APPEAL
In September 1953, our first students filed in the doors of the old Holy Trinity School
building and began the first lessons taught at Trinity High School. Our founder,
Monsignor Alfred Steinhauser (“Steiny”), would be proud of what Trinity has become
on her 50th birthday.
What is the Fr. Kevin Caster Annual Fund Appeal?
The annual appeal is the cornerstone fund-raising tool we have to offset the actual
per-student cost. Tuition for 2003-04 is $6,850; the actual cost to educate a student
is $8,873. Your contribution helps keep tuition more affordable.
What are Annual Fund contributions used for?
One thing and one thing only: tuition assistance. More than 40 percent of our students
receive tuition assistance.
How valuable is your contribution?
Priceless – regardless of the amount. Without your contribution many young men would
not have the means to attend Trinity. Please help them become the next brother alumni.
Please consider a gift to the 2004 Fr. Kevin Caster Annual Fund Appeal as a way of
saying “Happy Anniversary” to Trinity.
1 9 5 3 - 2 0 0 3 A postage-paid envelope is included with the Trinity Leader.1 9 5 3 - 2 0 0 3
To all in the Trinity Family,
We have some very important information coming to you in a few weeks.
The mailing you receive will launch the public phase of our capital campaign, THE SPIRIT of TRINITY
CAMPAIGN. It is fitting that we strike out on this bold initiative while we celebrate the 50th anniversary of our
founding.
In June 2002 we began the silent phase of the campaign. Since that time, we have received significant finan-
cial gifts and pledges from more than 80 donors, which includes individuals, organizations and foundations. We
are now ready to ask everyone in the Trinity community to join with these first-givers as we strive to complete
more of our campus master plan and — very critically — add to our endowment.
The mailer you will receive will go into more detail about our campaign goal, the support we have received
during the silent phase, the projects funded so far and what remains to be done.
I want to make a preliminary case for THE SPIRIT of TRINITY CAMPAIGN by emphasizing the remarkable
campus renaissance that has taken place in the past 10 years, and in particular the last four years. In short, our
academic facilities and support services have never been better. Even as we have experienced an exciting
increase in enrollment, we have sprinted ahead to make sure what we offer each day meets the needs of a 21st
century school.
Since 1992 we have raised and invested more than $14 million in our St. Matthews campus. We have been
recognized and praised publicly for the work we have done. Please see the article on page 24 that details the
campus and program improvements that have accompanied our growing enrollment. I believe you will agree
that Trinity have been excellent stewards of the support given us and the confidence placed in us. Needs still
remain, though.
Please join in making THE SPIRIT of TRINITY CAMPAIGN a wonderful 50th birthday present for all
current students and those yet to come.
All my best,
Robert J. Mullen Ed.D. ’77
Mission Statement
Trinity High School’s mission is to provide students with a superior high school education in a supportive atmosphere based upon
Christian values in the Catholic tradition.1 9 5 3 2 2 0 0 3
Principal’s Corner
By David Winkler, Principal
I
n the summer of 1994 as I arrived at vidual gifts to Trinity — willing to share themselves with one
Trinity, I was grateful for the opportu- another, willing to go and grow where they have never been
nity I had been given by President Peter before. Their spirit guarantees there is never a dull day, not even
Flaig H’00 and the School Board. a dull moment, at 4011 Shelbyville Road.
Now, in 2004, as I prepare to leave, I The energy and diversity of the students make every school
remain grateful — grateful for the experi- year something of a roller coaster ride. I would not have had the
ence I have had. stomach for 17 years in a principal’s office if it had not been for
I have worked among so many dedicated all the parent-partners to help me through the sharp turns and
faculty and staff members. I cannot acknowledge them all by dips. Again, I cannot acknowledge them all by name because
name, of course, but I have learned valuable lessons from working there have been so many. They helped to organize the Parent
closely with people like Peter Flaig, Jack Sorg, Mary Ann Hall, Forum, the Shamrock Moms and the Momma Rocks. They faith-
Alma Middelton, Joe Demling ’68, Joe Bobrowski, Father Ron fully attend Parent Information Nights, PTS Conferences and,
Domhoff H’98, Rich Rostel H’93, Bob Hublar H’02, Joe Bryant when necessary, those meetings in the Student Affairs Office. At
’75, Chuck Servino ’73, Mike Magre ’83, Dave Aberli ’75, Roger times when the fatigue or doubt was keenest, Mr. or Mrs. Leezer,
Burkman, Billy Bradford H’03, Pat Eckert and so many others. Mr. or Mrs. Flynn, Mr. or Mrs. Noon, Mr. or Mrs. Klausing or
In these people I have seen what it means to work diligently some other parent has stopped me in the hallway or at a ball game
and graciously for days, weeks and years on end for the cause of and said, “Thanks for what you do. We really appreciate it.” Such
Catholic education. Their labors of love challenged and inspired moments make it clear how fortunate I have been to spend a
me in my role as principal and as a Christian person. They set the decade at Trinity.
bar high, and that is how it should be. I never wanted to let such The spirit of the students that I described is also running strong
people down. in Shamrock alumni. Your camaraderie and loyalty will always
Along the way, many of these colleagues have had to be open, remind me that anything is possible and to make the most of each
frank and patient with me at times of disagreement. Still, no mat- day. “Maximo Animi Ardore” is alive and well in the likes of
ter what, I knew I could rely on them to do their best to help Mark Plummer ’69, Alan Hennessey ’69, Jeff Ashley ’85, Phil
Trinity succeed. For such support and such role models, I will Stuecker ’70, Sean McGuire ’84, Chris Tompkins ’78, Glynn
always be grateful. Stengel ’67, Johnny Craig ’69, Todd Hollenbach III ’57, Charles
The spirit of the students and the encouragement of so many Archer ’97, B.J. Ruckreigel ’95, Brent Coomes ’94, Kyle Brown
parents are two other gifts and lasting memories I take with me ’99 and countless others. As board members, retreat leaders,
from Trinity. The school is an energetic, welcoming community, Open House hosts, Team Trinity members, etc., you are living
and that feeling is generated largely from the families that come witness of all that Father Steinhauser hoped to achieve. I know he
together as Trinity each day. The students are diverse. Their tal- is proud.
ents and interests include just about everything imaginable — Leaving someone or some place puts a new perspective on
racing handicappers, retreat leaders, rock musicians, Eagle things. “Ordinary” things taken for granted each day can be seen
Scouts, future senators and forest rangers, shot putters, writers from a new perspective. Thank you, Trinity, for all you have
and stock market entrepreneurs. And they come with these indi- shared. Go Rocks!
Office for School Advancement The Trinity Leader is published four times a year for Trinity High School
The Joey Porter ’78, Vice President for School Advancement alumni, students, parents and friends by Trinity High School, Office for
Trinity Roger Burkman, Senior Development Officer
Travis Wagoner ’90, Director, Annual Fund & Alumni Relations
School Advancement, 4011 Shelbyville Road, Louisville, KY 40207.
Leader Sandy Camerucci, Office Manager
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inate on the basis of race, color, nationality or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship or loan program, athletic or other school-administered programs.OUR FIRST 3 50 YEARS
The Spiritual Side: READY RESOURCEFULNESS
By Rev. David Zettel ’58, Chaplain & Senior Class Counselor
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ontinuing our 50th anniver- and administrators are competent, experienced professionals who
sary celebration and looking are fully credentialed and resourcefully interacting with our stu-
back over the years, I am dents all day every day.
again struck with how far we Our campus was once one of the smallest around, given our
have come as a school com- student population. Resourceful use of our buildings and facilities
munity. From spartan beginnings to the pros- has been a clear hallmark from 1953 on. Today, we have resource-
perity and expansion that continues these fully acquired more property and are thoughtfully reaching out to
days, it is remarkable how much we have our neighbors to utilize it. Further physical improvements will be
accomplished in five decades. made this summer. With the current state of our campus, with its
The key to that progress has been an inveterate resourceful- improved and expanded spaces, we wonder how we ever got
ness, which has been a part of our character since day one. along with the limited and cramped quarters we had for so long.
Making the most out of what we have, utilizing our resources the The answer once again: resourcefulness.
best we can, employing our talents to drive us forward — all of In September 2003 we dedicated the new wing we call Duerr
these have been gospel values imbued in our makeup from the Hall, named after Father Tom Duerr H’92, our third principal/head
very beginning. of school. He was the picture of resourcefulness, often making
Initially it was simple. We needed kitchen utensils. Father repairs on campus himself, being creative with limited equipment
Steinhauser drove to Frankfort to buy Army surplus kitchenware in his science lab, frugally managing funds and often commending
at an auction. Today it is infinitely more sophisticated. Our School our teachers for being original and creative in their own rights.
Board’s Resource Management Committee manages and manip- I don’t think it would be a stretch to compare Trinity’s
ulates our resources with a finesse and expertise Father resourceful attitude to that of our God.
Steinhauser would never have conceived. The ultimate example of resourcefulness is God’s generous
In our early years this was a school staffed mostly by diocesan gift of his Son to us in the person of Jesus. Jesus, the great
priests. Seventy of them served in various capacities over the Resourceful One, utilized the simplest items to teach the greatest
decades. Most of them taught and worked here when “Father” lessons that abide with us today. And then He gave Himself for
could teach, manage, coach and moderate just about anything. the good of us all, only to be raised to triumph at Easter.
Today, I am the only priest on staff, and I have the luxury of work- As we approach this great feast in 2004, let us appreciate the
ing in areas of professional competency that are mine: ministry lessons in resourcefulness that have characterized Trinity’s
and counseling. The rest of our Catholic/Christian faculty, staff history and thank God for what they have given us today.
TRINITY THANKS THE FOLLOWING celebraTion 2004 CORPORATE
SPONSORS FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT:
Beechmont Press Insuramax, Inc. Robert Mattingly & Sons, Inc.
Bob Ray Company, Inc. Kindred Hospitals, Louisville Rueff Sign Company
Commonwealth Mechanical Landscape Lighting Co., Inc. Smashgraphix
Cundiff Construction Logan Lavelle Insurance Agency, LLC St. Clair Construction, Inc.
Deyta, Inc. Magnolia Place Starr Promotions
Don Meredith Reprographics Co., Inc. Monsour Builders Statewide Insurance Services
Edelen & Edelen Realtors Norton Healthcare Stock Yards Bank
Family Built Development Parkway Medical Center Stonefield Trace
Fifth Third Bank Pinnacle Properties of Louisville Trilogy Health Services
Flynn Brothers Contracting, Inc. Red Barn Mall UBS Financial Services, Inc.
PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR VERY GENEROUS SPONSORS!1 9 5 3 4 2 0 0 3
Alumni Board Chair’s Message: THE SPIRIT OF TRINITY
By Sean McGuire ’84
One was called to light the flame Through toil and sweat
With insight and direction Disciplined are we
The door was flung open to all. Many endeavors we have conquered
We have achieved.
Oh, how far we have come
Visions of the past remind, remember Amongst the community
How much farther we must journey A strong foundation was built
Visions of the future. Many have taken hold just to be a part
Your beacon surrounds
Keepers of the torch Blessed are we.
Challenges they did bear, overcome
With each passing stamp Once a diamond in the rough
We became wiser, stronger. Now a jewel to be treasured, cherished
Of our time and talent we give to thee
Inside these walls matters the most Our understanding crystal clear
Inside the soul a Tradition has nourished We stand tall and proud
Unsurpassing, unyielding Thousands among us
That ebbs and flows through each passing year. The tie that binds
In our heart we have a special place for thee
Exploration, inspiration, and passion No matter how far we trek
Taught each day We are never far away.
The flame of truth shown to overcome
Maximum effort the key to knowledge. As we stand in awe and amazement
Of the voyage each endured and what we have become
Your light burns to commune with us Only held back by our own imagination
We take time to give thanks We stand not at rest.
And celebrate with you in the breaking of bread
For this is the center of what we are about. As we did from the start
We place our hands in yours
For there was born the Spirit of Trinity!
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STATEMENT QUESTIONS? CALL SANDY!
Confused about your latest Trinity statement? Not sure how much you owe on your Annual Fund
pledge? Call Sandy Camerucci at Trinity’s Office for School Advancement at (502) 736-2156.OUR FIRST 5 50 YEARS
NEws from youi 1978 DAVID R. OWENS and his wife, Teresa, are glad to
DANIEL L. HASCH has this to say: “I thank God announce a future addition to the Rock Family,
for the blessings He has given me over the years Samuel Rhys Owens, who was born July 8, 2003
(Trinity Class of 2021). David and his family reside
since I left Trinity. I also thank my parents for send-
1962 ing me to Trinity High School. I know it was hard on
in Crestwood, Ky.
JOHN M. “JACK” RUSSELL JR. made Christo-
them financially, and it would have been easier and
pher J. Russell ’87 a full partner in his CPA firm, CHARLES F. ROEHRIG III is an independent
Jack Russell CPA PLLC. Jack’s wife, Carol, passed cheaper to go to Waggener; but they sucked it up for
contractor in the vehicle recovery field. He and his
away in January 2000. He remarried in April 2001 to me. I am forever grateful. Trinity taught me about
second wife, Angela Mikesell (Southern ’88) have
a wonderful woman, Lynne Grinnell. life friendships. Six of my fellow alumni are my best
four children. “I’m living life and loving God and
friends to this day. Trinity taught me about life, dis-
the blessings He continues to give me,” Charles
cipline, how to treat people and just how to be a
1965 good, moral person. Last, but not least, it prepared
says. “Wishing all of my Trinity brothers God’s love
MICHAEL L. BUCKMAN and his wife, Terri, and blessings!” Charles and his family reside in
me for college and my future.” Dan lives in St. Shepherdsville, Ky.
have lived in the Chicago area for more than 15
years. He has served as a senior executive in the Louis, where he has been employed for 20 years
with the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency.
career management field for the past 15 years. Mike
He and his wife of 16 years, Kasia (Ballard ’81),
1981
is senior vice president at Lee Hecht Harrison, one of MARK SMITH is a commercial airline pilot for
the largest global career management firms. In that have two daughters: Brooke, 15, and Jackie, 13.
UPS Airlines and a military pilot for the Ohio Air
capacity, he manages a sizable P&L and provides “Even in St. Louis, Trinity is part of my daily life —
National Guard. He resides in Crestwood, Ky.
executive coaching to board members, CEOs, CFOs, from the sticker on my wife’s van to the sweatshirt
etc. around the world. “Call if you will be visiting my brother got me for Christmas to the shortcut on
Chicago.” my desktop where I listen to Trinity games on the 1982
net. We enjoy our life but look forward to calling A.C. MCKAY CHAUVIN was invested as a
Jefferson Circuit Court judge, Jefferson County, Ky.,
1966 Louisville our home again some day. Enjoyed seeing
on Feb. 27.
CLINT WALKER and his wife, Carol, celebrated y’all at the 25-year reunion.”
their 34th wedding anniversary on Dec. 11, 2003. JOHN T. MAY was elected to serve as the president
Clint is retired after 25 years as director of the 1979 of the Greater Louisville Association of Realtors
Saginaw Civic Center in Saginaw, Mich. Carol and MARTY GREER says, “It’s good to be back
(GLAR) for 2004. The Realtors trade association
Clint will be moving back to Louisville after Carol home.” He and his wife, Lisa, returned to Louisville
represents more than 3,500 members in eight coun-
retires in three years. “Go Rocks!” in 2000 after 16 years in Dayton, Ohio, so their chil-
ties of the Greater Louisville area. John will also
dren could see more of their grandparents. Marty
serve as a 2004 director on the board of the National
1969 worked in worldwide materials handling engineer-
Association of Realtors, and he is a past director of
EUGENE H. ZURKUHLEN is working for ing at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. He now
the Kentucky Association of Realtors. He has twice
Hughes Supply in the warehouse. He resides in works for Bastian Material Handling, where he received the GLAR President’s Award for service to
Orlando, Fla. “I urge all graduates to attend college,” designs, sells and manages conveyer and storage the Realtor organization and has served as the past
he says. systems. “I’m looking forward to our 25-year chair of the Kentucky Realtors Political Action
reunion in June,” Marty says. His e-mail address is Committee (RPAC). While chairing RPAC, it was
1970 mgreer@bmhcorp.com. listed as one of the five most active political action
STEVE CLAYTON recently retired from the committees in Kentucky. John is a broker with John
United States Marine Corps with the rank of colonel LT. COL. SCOTT A. HUELSE is stationed in San May and Associates, Inc., a family-owned real estate
after 28 years of service. He resides in Palmdale, Diego at Camp Pendleton. He and his wife, Tammie, and appraisal firm. His wife, Shellie (Sacred Heart
Calif. of 19 years have two children, Jordan, 16, and ’86, Bellarmine ’01) and their 8-year-old triplets are
Brennan, 14. Scott is deploying to Iraq for Operation members of St. Margaret Mary Parish.
1973 Iraqi Freedom.
MARTIN HARDESTY and his wife, Kathy, NICK POLIO and his wife, Vicki, announce the
announce the birth of their twin sons, Samuel and MICHAEL D. TISCHENDORF moved back to birth of twin daughters Nikki Rae (4 pounds, 9
Benjamin, born Feb. 26, 2003. Martin and Kathy Louisville after living in Phoenix for five years. ounces, 16 inches) and Marissa Claire (5 pounds, 7
have two other children: Grace, 4, and Julia, 2. ounces, 17 inches), who were born Dec. 17, 2003.
Martin is an engineer with Otis Elevator Co. He and RAY WILCOX has fully recovered from spinal Nick and his family reside in Taylorsville, Ky.
his family reside in West Hartford, Conn. cord surgery, and he’s again running 20 miles a
week. Ray is a special education teacher at Atherton 1983
1974 High School in Louisville. He has a son, August. “I JEFFREY A. HAEBERLIN recently joined the
THOMAS “ED” THOMPSON has been serving look forward to seeing everybody at our 25-year law firm of Stites & Harbison’s Louisville office as
as the fiscal officer at the Glasgow State Nursing reunion in June,” Ray says. “You can contact me at counsel. He is a member of the firm’s Intellectual
Facility in Glasgow, Ky., for three years. The facility raymoon@iglou.com.” Property and Technology Service Group and serves
is a state-owned nursing home for the mentally developing entrepreneurial businesses with issues
retarded and mentally ill. Ed’s wife of 16+ years, 1980 ranging from formation to litigation. Jeff is Stites &
Deanna, teaches their two sons, Bryon, 10 and DEAN CORBETT attended college in Texas and Harbison’s 10th registered U.S. patent attorney and
Mickey, 8, at home on their 165-acre Hart County Louisville. He is currently the chef/owner of Equus the seventh in the firm’s Louisville office. Immedi-
farm. Ed and his family reside in Bonnieville, Ky. Restaurant and Jack’s Lounge in Louisville, where ately before joining Stites & Harbison, Jeff practiced
he has been for almost 20 years. Equus and Jack’s at Middleton Reutlinger. Prior to his legal career, he
1977 have received rave reviews in the Louisville fine din- was an electrical engineer at a multinational chemi-
DAVID E. IRIGOYEN was elected vice president ing scene. Chef Dean has participated in various cal company. Jeff earned a BS degree in engineering
of the Xavier University Graduate Program in charity dinner programs, including Juvenile Dia- science in 1988 and a master’s degree in electri-
Health Services Administration Alumni Association betes, Hospice, Kosair, Autism and all Dare to Care cal engineering in 2001 from the University of
(Cincinnati, Ohio). He is in the second year of a two- events. Dean and his wife, Julie, were married last Louisville Speed Scientific School, both with High
year term prior to assuming the role of president. November and they reside in St. Matthews. Dean’s Honors. He earned his JD degree in 1994 from the
David resides in Branchburg, N.J. e-mail address is chefboyardean@aol.com. continued on next page1 9 5 3 6 2 0 0 3
Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University 1990 WES PAULIN and Sarah Cooper (Sacred Heart
of Louisville. Jeff is admitted to practice in Ken- JASON ALLEN was recently promoted to the rank ’99) were married Nov. 8, 2003. Wes is the technical
tucky. In addition, he is admitted to the U.S. Patent of sergeant (E-5). He will soon be deployed to Iraq manager for Alcan Composites fome-cor plant. He
and Trademark Office (1997), the U.S. District Court with the 984th MP Co. out of Fort Carson, Col. and Sarah reside in Elizabethtown, Ky.
for the Western District of Kentucky (1994), the U.S.
District Court for the Southern District of Indiana CHRISTIAN J. CURTIN and his wife, Megan 1996
(1997), the 6th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals (1999) Breslin, are overjoyed to announce the birth of their ROBBIE ATKINS graduated from Eastern
and the U.S. Supreme Court (2002). second daughter, Caroline Emma, who was born Kentucky University in the spring of 2001. He and
June 30, 2003. Caroline was welcomed home by her his wife, Ann, were married in November 2002. Last
1984 big sister, Grace Elizabeth, who was born Feb. 1, month Robbie bought an Outback Steakhouse in
CHARLES M. GOSSETT and his wife, Julie, are 2002. The three “Girls” are the center of Christian’s Centerville, Ohio, which is located in southern
proud to announce the birth of their daughter, life. He and his family live in Herndon, Va. Dayton. Robbie and Ann reside in Richmond, Ky.,
Madison Jayde, who was born April 16, 2003. but are in the processing of moving.
Madison joins her sister, Hailey Justine, 11. After CAPT. KEVIN M. SULLIVAN and his wife, Lori,
earning a BA degree in mathematics from the announce the birth of their son, Kaden Michael, CHRIS FUELLING joined the Jefferson County
University of Louisville, Charles served on active born Nov. 21, 2003. As a C-141 pilot, Kevin spent Police Department in 1997 and currently serves as a
duty as an officer in the United States Air Force from the majority of 2003 flying wounded soldiers, Louisville Metro Police Officer. After six years of
1990 until 1997. In 1997 he joined Corning Marines and airmen out of Kuwait and Iraq to policing, Chris started his own construction company,
Incorporated, Science and Technology Research and Ramstein AB, Germany, and then on to Andrews Fuelling Built Homes, LLC. In late 2002, his father,
Development Division, as an operations manager. AFB, Maryland. Kevin would like to thank all those Jerry Fuelling, retired from BellSouth and joined
Charles and Julie were married August 18, 2001. He faculty and alumni who have supported and prayed Chris in the formation of the company. To date, they
and his family reside in the Finger Lakes Region of for each of the military service men and women. “A have built two homes, selling the last one before
Upstate New York. very special thanks goes to coach John Kahl,” Thanksgiving 2003. Their goal for 2004 is to sell four
Kevin says. homes. Fuelling Built Homes, LLC is a registered
MAJOR CHRIS TODD KNIGHTS is serving in member of the Home Builders Association of Lou-
the United States Air Force and is stationed at
Barksdale Air Force Base, Shreveport, La. In 2003
1991 isville. They plan to build at a Homerama site. Fuel-
DARIN McCARTHY and his wife, Keena, are ling Built Homes is currently building in Stone Lakes
he was promoted to the rank of major. Chris is cur- subdivision at Taylorsville Road and the Gene Snyder
pleased to announce the birth of their second son,
rently a radar operator/navigator on a B-52 bomber Freeway. “I welcome Trinity friends and family to
Grayson Matthew, who was born August 20, 2003.
and a radar/navigator instructor with the 11th Bomb contact me about building a new home anywhere in
Squadron, 2nd Bomb Wing. He is a graduate of Darin and Keena’s oldest son is Jacob Callahan, 3.
the Louisville Metro Area and surrounding counties.
Ascension School and Bellarmine University. I can be reached at 502-376-1035 or cfuelling@
1992 worldnet.att.net. Fuelling Built Homes, LLC: ‘Taking
1985 EVERETT W. CURRIER III and his wife,
Pride in Quality Built Homes.’ Go Rocks!”
DAN ACKER and his wife, Karen, are pleased to Caroline, of Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich., announce
announce the birth of their son, Kaden (9 pounds, 14 the birth of their daughter, Allison Elizabeth, who
MATT GAMERTSFELDER and his wife, Kris
ounces), who was born Oct. 21, 2003. Dan and was born Nov. 7, 2003, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
Wharton, have been blessed with the birth of their
Karen also have a daughter, Karlie, 2. Dan works for in Pontiac, Mich. Everett is employed by Comerica
daughter, Madelyn Ann. Madely will be 2 in June.
Ford Motor Co. He and his family reside in Bank in Detroit, where he is a senior associate in the
Matt and his family reside in Louisville.
Taylorsville, Ky. Corporate Finance Division. He is also attending
Michigan State University, where he will complete
SEAN MIRANDA was recently named a financial
his MBA this year.
1986 advisor for four Stock Yards Bank branches in
DAVID GOSSETT is a 14-year United States Air Louisville: Springhurst, Rudy Lane, Poplar Level
Force veteran and currently holds the rank of major. 1994 Road and Fern Creek. He was a financial advisor for
He is attending the Joint Command Staff College at TOMMY CLEMONS and his wife, Sally, have two Morgan Stanley for three years before accepting his
Quantico Marine Base, Quantico, Va. He began his children. Tommy owns and operates the Highlands new position.
career as a pilot flying the T-37 aircraft and pro- Tap Room, which is located at 1279 Bardstown
gressed to the F-15E Strike Eagle, which he has Road in Louisville. BRIAN ROGGENKAMP and his wife, Angie,
flown for most of his career while living in Idaho and announce the birth of their daughter, Kailey Marie,
North Carolina. David has also served in Eskisehir 1995 who was born Jan. 9.
Turkey on a one-year remote working for NATO. ERIC KLEIER earned a master’s degree in civil
“While it has been some time since I’ve visited engineering from the University of Louisville Speed 1ST LT. PATRICK RUEFF deployed to Iraq in
Louisville, I did happen to marry a Kentucky lady Scientific School. In February 2003, he and his wife, January. He returned from Afghanistan in September
this past May,” says David. “I hope all is well with Summer, relocated to Palm Bay, Fla., where their 2003. Pat was awarded the Bronze Star while he was
the Class of ’86.” first home was recently built. Eric is a civil engineer serving in Afghanistan. While in Iraq, Pat will receive
with Kimley-Horn & Associates in Vero Beach, a field promotion to the rank of captain. He is also an
JEFFREY SINGHISER, his wife, Ellen, and their where he works with Jeff Palmquist ’95. Airborne Ranger and jump master. Pat is in charge of
dog, Kazmire, reside in Louisville. He works for supplies and transportation (“beans and bullets”) for
Nanz & Kraft Florist. JEFF PALMQUIST earned a master’s degree in one of three battalions from Ft. Bragg, N.C. While
civil engineering from the University of Louisville Pat is deployed, his wife, Brandye, works and is
1988 Speed Scientific School in 2001. Also in 2001, Jeff attending school to become a physician’s assistant.
CHRISTOPHER ASHLEY is currently serving as and his fiancée, Kim, were married and moved to Pat and Brandye reside in Raeford, N.C.
president of BA Beach Properties, specializing in Vero Beach, Fla., where Jeff began his engineering
real estate sales and property management in Gulf career with Kimley-Horn & Associates. Eric Kleier BRIAN T. ROBY and his wife, Ashley, proudly
Shores, Ala. He and the former Alyssa Gibney ’95 is a co-worker of Jeff’s. In May 2002, Jeff and announce the birth of their first daughter, Savannah
were married June 28, 2003, and are residing in Kim’s first child, Jeff Jr., was born, and they had Jane, who was born July 29, 2003. Brian is a builder
Louisville. their first home built shortly thereafter. with Pinnacle Properties in Louisville.OUR FIRST 7 50 YEARS
MITCHELL VINCENT is working for Aegis Alpha Theta sorority. She is a second-year student at
Lending Company, formerly UC lending. He was the University of Louisville’s Brandeis School of
the top producer in the month of December, generat-
ing over $800,000 in revenue for the company.
Law. John is a graduate of U of L, where he was a
member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. He is a
2004
Mitchell resides in Bradenton, Fla. “I’m still keeping
the tradition of Trinity with me,” he says.
foreman at Flynn Brothers Contracting.
Annual Fund
TODD WEBER and Kristina Morgan have an-
nounced their engagement to be married April 30,
JAKE HEUSTIS showed his recent artwork at
Swanson Reed Contemporary gallery in Louisville,
Jan. 9-Feb. 14.
Appeal Update
2005. Kristina is a 2003 graduate of the University of
Louisville. She is currently pursuing a master’s 1998 We are in the midst of yet
degree in elementary education at U of L. Todd is a JASON HALL resides in Dallas, Tex., where he is
2001 Bellarmine University graduate with a double a senior at Southern Methodist University. After another phenomenal academic
major in communications and psychology. He is an graduating in May with bachelor’s degrees in psy-
assistant manager for Walgreens. Todd resides in chology and economics, he plans to join his father in year at Trinity High School.
Louisville. the restaurant business. Jason still enjoys a variety of
sports — wakeboarding in the summer and skiing in
1997 the winter.
Our students are receiving the
JAMES BUTLER recently accepted a position in
Lexington, Ky., with XPEDX, a division of Inter- 2001 best education in the Common-
national Paper. He will serve as a packaging consul- SHAWN FELTS is attending the University of
tant for Southern and Eastern Kentucky. James can Kentucky, where he is majoring in art studio and wealth of Kentucky. For many
be reached via e-mail at james.butler1@xpedx.com. working toward a BFA degree in painting and
ceramics.
JOHN FLYNN III and Ashley Ahrens have
of them, this would not be
announced their engagement to be married in May. 2003
Ashley is a graduate of Male High School and PATRICK MIESNER is attending the University possible without your financial
the University of Kentucky, where she graduated of Louisville, where is majoring in criminal justice.
summa cum laude and was a member of Kappa He hopes to work for the FBI. support. Your generosity toward
the Father Kevin Caster
In Memoriam
Annual Fund Appeal helped to
Joseph E. Adams, John Lee McCarthy ’60
father of Lisa Wise provide tuition assistance to
(celebraTion volunteer);
Eric Tyson Ray ’03 40 percent of Trinity students.
grandfather of Aaron Wise ’06
Robert Whitney Robbins ’03
Please consider a gift to the
Bernard Robert Cecil,
father of Joseph B. Cecil ’08 2004 Annual Fund or increasing
Rev. John L. “Jack” Schindler H’02,
William A. Dicken, your usual gift by $50 in honor
pastor of St. Joseph Parish;
father of Jim Dicken ’72
organist at Trinity commencement of Trinity’s 50th anniversary.
Raymond A. Dittmeier ’72, for many years
Your contribution makes it
brother of Dennis ’64 and
Paul ’77 Dittmeier Robert J. “Bob” Schmidt, possible for us to provide
former basketball coach
Dr. Ranulfo T. Gamboa, financial aid to students, thus
(1970 Coach of the Year)
father of the late Ronald Gamboa ’86
ensuring another generation
Francis “Frank” Kim Hans ’69, Ruth Spencer, of Trinity alumni.
brother of Gary Hans ’71; mother of Sara Kamlay (faculty)
uncle of Benjamin Hans ’02 Your support in continuing
Cedric Von Taylor ’80 the mission of Trinity High
Richard T. Hilb (former faculty),
father of John ’71 and the late
School is crucial.
Ricky ’74 Hilb Christopher Wayne West1 9 5 3 8 2 0 0 3
ALUMNI NEWSi
MILLER ’65 RUNNING FOR CONGRESS
S
aying he has the experience and the area. He pledged to serve the 3rd District
ability to make a difference in the lives with the same character and integrity that
of the people of the 3rd Congressional he has shown throughout his career.
District by helping revive the region's econ- “In all my years of public service, I
omy and focus on better jobs and quality, have always gone out of my way to help
affordable healthcare, Jefferson County people. That’s what politics is all about –
Circuit Clerk Tony Miller ’65 declared his helping people by working with them to
candidacy for Kentucky’s 3rd Congres- solve problems,” Miller said.
sional District by officially filing with the Tony Miller was first elected Jefferson
Federal Election Commission. County Circuit Court Clerk in 1987. He
“Louisville families need a new leader also served as commissioner of the State
in Washington who will fight for their Finance Cabinet and executive assistant
interests, not the special interests,” Miller, to the Mayor of Louisville.
a Democrat, said in a press release. “My Miller is a life long resident of Louis-
campaign is about people. I will go to work ville. He has been involved in his commu-
every day to fight for better education for nity, from serving as a former member of
our children, good paying jobs and quality, St. Agnes Church Parish Council to help-
affordable healthcare for our families.” ing create a non-profit to promote educa-
The 56-year-old Miller is challenging Tony Miller ’65 tion and awareness for organ donation.
Rep. Anne Northup. Miller said Northup’s Miller is also active with helping Kosair
priorities focus on wealthy corporate interests, rather than hard- Charities, Cystic Fibrosis and the Louisville Urban League.
working Kentucky families, citing that she has voted with her par- After graduating from Trinity High School, he earned a BS
tisan leadership 99 percent of the time. Miller said being a moder- degree in commerce from the University of Louisville. He is a
ate Democrat will give him the ability to work across party lines to U.S. Air Force veteran, serving a tour of duty in Korea. Miller and
tackle the challenges facing hardworking families in the Louisville his wife, Carla, have a 14-year-old son, Anthony.
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SCINTAS’ THEMED SHADOW BOX PRINT REFLECTS MARINE HISTORY
By Jacob Glassner, Contributing Writer, The Voice-Tribune
cott Scinta ’77 holds an old wooden mind, we take you through the history of
S type tray and examines a label on
the side. It reads: “Spartan Con-
densed Font.” Years ago, type trays
whatever the subject matter may be,”
said Scott.
Greg and Scott are both graduates of
housed wooden and metal type for print- Trinity High School and the Ringling
ing presses, but Scott and his identical School of Art and Design in Sarasota, Fla.
twin Greg ’77 have found a different use Art has always played a key role in their
for them — shadow boxes. lives. Their mother encouraged them to
As owners of Smashgraphix, a com- draw and paint, and Jim Connell ’63,
pany they founded in 1994, the Scintas Trinity’s art teacher, helped them hone
create shadow boxes and produce and dis- their skills.
tribute high-quality, poster prints of them The idea to make shadow boxes came
titled: “Through the Years.” to Greg while he was working at a maga-
Their newest print, “The Marines zine in Boston. He created a city of
Through the Years,” is a 19-inch-by-34- Boston shadow box for the magazine
inch color reproduction of a shadow box, cover, and after moving back home to
which includes such elements as a combat Louisville to work for Naiser Design with
boot, a pineapple grenade and a Purple Greg Scinta, left, and his identical twin, Scott, Scott, he decided to make one for the city
showed off one of their shadow boxes, an old
Heart medal. of Louisville. UK and U of L shadow box
type tray filled with Marine Corps memorabilia,
“We built it as a nostalgic look at the used to make high-quality poster prints at their
prints soon followed.
Marines,” said Greg. company’s office recently. Their company, Greg and Scott still are employed by
The Scintas made the poster an Smashgraphix, has produced more than 20 Naiser Design; Smashgraphix, at 3432
overview of more than 200 years of the corporate, city and sports “Through the Years” Stony Spring Circle, is a division of the
Marines Corps’ history by including ele- prints. Their posters are sold at some area gal- company. Greg serves as president of
ments such as a photo of the first Marine leries and at their Web site, smashgraphix.com. Smashgraphix and Scott is vice president.
officer, Samuel Nicholas, a copy of the Photo by Jacob Glassner, contributing The Scinta’s company is nearly 10 years
photographer
“Marines’ Hymn,” a set of dog tags and a old, and Scott, who has also painted UK
photo of Marines raising the flag at Iwo Jima. and U of L watercolor prints, credits the company’s success to
“We try to get as many three-dimensional elements as possi- their mutual love of art.
ble,” said Scott. “You’ll find Greg and me at antique malls buy- “A lot of art directors and designers today don’t really draw or
ing strange things.” paint, they’re just good with a mouse and can create good ideas,
They like to include at least 30 major elements in their boxes, and that’s OK, but I think what has helped us become successful
and every print includes a legend with facts and history about the is that we both actually love to paint and draw, and we can create
poster elements. If you look closely at the print, you’ll find some all our own designs that way,” said Scott.
colored marbles and an old-fashioned key. These are signature The timeless quality of their prints also benefits their business.
design elements that they include in every shadow box they create. “We call them an evergreen piece because they last forever,”
In addition to the Marines shadow box print, Greg and Scott Greg said.
have created “Through the Years” prints for University of Unframed prints have a $25 retail price and also may be
Kentucky and University of Louisville basketball and football, ordered from smashgraphix.com. Smashgraphix's phone number
Papa John’s Pizza, the city of Louisville, the Kentucky Derby, the is 636-3561.
Army, the Navy and the Air Force. In all, they’ve created more Note: The Scintas have also produced a Trinity “Through the
than 20 corporate, city and sports prints. Years” print. Look for an order form in this issue of the Trinity
“ ‘Through the Years’ is the title of the print, and with that in Leader.1 9 5 3 10 2 0 0 3
FOUR NAMED TO “FORTY UNDER 40” LIST
our Trinity alumni were named to the Business First “Forty Terry Malone, 38, is vice president (owner/ manager) of JC
F Under 40” list. Business First, a weekly newspaper, pro-
duces the list each year to introduce its readers to 40
dynamic people under the age of 40 who are making significant
Malone Associates/ Malone Staffing, where he has been since
1993. He holds a BA degree in communications and a minor in
business from Western Kentucky University, and an MBA degree
contributions to the Greater Louisville area. The list was pub- from the University of Louisville. Terry and his wife, Paula, live
lished in the Sept. 19, 2003, edition of Business First. in Louisville.
The listees represent a variety of businesses, government, edu- Kenneth K. Hodge Jr., 37, is president of Red Oak Properties.
cation and nonprofit entities. They also work with numerous char- He holds a BSBA degree (accounting) from the University of
ities and non-profit organizations. Business First Publisher Tom Louisville. Ken and his wife, Sarah, have two children.
Monohan wrote: “The leadership these people provide to their Tim Lawson, 36, is a public relations account manager for Doe
businesses, neighborhoods, churches, civic and charitable organi- Anderson Inc., where he has been since 2002. He was a PR
zations and the community at large will go a long way toward account executive for Creative Alliance from 1998-2002. Tim
determining the future of Greater Louisville.” earned a BA degree in communications from the University of
Last spring, Business First readers nominated 200 individuals Louisville. He is single.
for “Forty Under 40” consideration. A panel of four independent Tim Culver, who has since turned 40, is executive director of
judges chose the final 40. the Trinity High School Foundation. He has held the position
The four Trinity alumni represented on the list are Terry Malone since 2001. Tim holds a BA degree in broadcast journalism from
’83, Kenneth K. Hodge Jr. ’84, Tim Lawson ’85 and Trinity Western Kentucky University. He is single with two children.
employee J. Timothy Culver ’82.
FATHER-SON ALUMNI RECOGNIZED BY DISPLAY
By Coleman Coffey ’04, ECHO Editor in Chief
nother aspect of Trinity’s celebration of its 50-year Floersh Hall. The father-son display occupies the same space as
A anniversary was showcased beginning in November.
English teacher Mr. John Kahl ’69 created a way to
honor all alumni fathers whose sons have graduated from or cur-
the military display, which was moved temporarily.
“Mr. Kahl brought the idea to the Alumni Board of Directors
and it was immediately a hit,” said Mr. Travis Wagoner ’90, direc-
rently attend Trinity. tor of the annual fund and alumni relations.
“In conjunction with the 50th anniversary of Trinity High The display has been well-received by students.
School, we decided to salute and give special recognition to the “I think it’s a great idea,” senior Ryan Henehan said. “We
many fathers and sons who are both alumni or soon-to-be alumni should be glad that we have someone doing things like this for the
of the school,” Kahl said. school.”
The salute follows a similar format as the bulletin board “Rocks Note: The list of all names in the Father-Son Alumni display
in Uniform” display located in a case on the second floor of will be published in the Summer 2004 issue of the Trinity Leader.
You can reach Trinity’s Web site,
designed and maintained by Webmaster
Steve Eastman and our students, at
http://www.thsrock.net or e-mail us at:
trinity@thsrock.netOUR FIRST 11 50 YEARS
FIVE ROCK COMPANIES MAKE “FAST 50” LIST
rinity alumni were prominent among this year’s Business 12. Terry Malone ’83, Vice President, J.C. Malone Associates –
T First “Fast 50” list. Their companies have earned well-
deserved recognition for being among the 50 fastest-
growing, for-profit, independent and privately owned companies
J.C. Malone provides national executive search and recruiting
services and regional contract/temporary staffing.
28. Steve B. Thompson (parent of William ’06), President, Sterling
in Greater Louisville. G. Thompson Inc.– A full-service insurance agency offering com-
The Fast 50 is a Business First newspaper project sponsored by mercial and personal property/casualty insurance coverage, bonds
Cotton & Allen Group LLC, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, and employee benefits/life insurance products.
Maker’s Mark Distillery, National City Bank, Wyatt Tarrant & 40. William J. Roby Sr. (parent of Billy ’88, Langan Vice President;
Combs LLC law firm and United Parcel Service Inc. Scott ’90 and Brian ’96), President and CEO, Langan-Insurance,
Cotton & Allen determined the Fast 50 companies based on Benefits & Financial Services – An independent insurance agency
confidential financial information submitted by companies listed. offering a full range of property, casualty, employee benefits and
To qualify, companies had to have an average of at least $1 mil- financial service products. In addition, Langan offers mid-market
lion in annual revenue for the three most recent years and be companies a menu of services geared toward reducing the long-
based in Jefferson, Bullitt, Oldham or Shelby counties in Ken- term cost of insurance and attracting and retaining employees.
tucky, or Clark, Floyd, Harrison or Scott counties in Indiana. 47. Ed Martin ’81, President, Marco Die Supplies Inc.; John ’82
Trinity Family members who appeared in the Fast 50 are listed and Steve L. ’88 Martin, Vice Presidents – Company provides all
below. The number indicates their company’s place in the list. of the components needed to assemble steel rule-cutting dies
10. Dough Stough ’80, President, Neace Lukens – A full-service used in the packaging industry. Marco also distributes interna-
insurance brokerage firm offering property and casualty insurance tionally, with their strong points being the eastern and Midwest-
coverage, employee benefits, life and personal insurance products. ern United States.1 9 5 3 12 2 0 0 3
ANOTHER BROHM AT U OF L
ormer Trinity and University of Louisville football stand- of Louisville football program,” Brohm said in a press release.
F out Greg Brohm ’88 has been named the director of foot-
ball operations with the Cardinals, announced head coach
Bobby Petrino (parent of Dominic ’07). He replaces Tony Levine,
“As a graduate, former player and broadcaster, I have a passion
for the University and the football program. I will work closely
with head coach Bobby Petrino and the rest of the staff to ensure
who was moved to linebackers coach. that the football operations run as efficiently as possible.”
Greg joins his brothers Jeff ’89 and Brian ’04, who are also part Brohm, who graduated from U of L with a bachelor’s degree in
of the team. Jeff is quarterbacks coach, while Brian signed a 1993, was a four-year letter-winner and three-year starter for the
national-letter-of-intent with the Cardinals Cardinals from 1998-92 under head coach Howard Schnellen-
and will join the squad in August. berger. He was a starter for the 1991 Fiesta Bowl championship
Brohm will be responsible for day-to-day team, in which U of L defeated Alabama, catching 11 passes for
scheduling of team activities, keeping coaches 138 yards. For his career, Brohm caught 45 passes for 722 yards
abreast of daily and weekly agendas, handling and three touchdowns.
all travel arrangements, logistics for summer Petrino did give pause before considering hiring Brohm, given
camps and two-a-day practices and will serve that he had just signed his prep All-American brother. The coach
as liaison between the coaching staff and U of talked with U of L’s compliance staff to ensure the hiring would not
Greg Brohm ’88 L housing officials. violate NCAA regulations. NCAA Bylaw 13.2.2a prohibits the hir-
The former Cardinal wideout comes to U ing of a prospect’s relative — even after the player has signed with
of L after serving one year as president of the Louisville Fire in the school — as part of the recruiting process. It doesn’t, however,
the arenafootball2 league. While with the Fire, he was responsi- prohibit the hiring of prospects’ or players’ relatives outright.
ble for all day-to-day operations, including corporate sales, mar- Petrino pointed out that the position of director of football oper-
keting and all personnel decisions. He also served as the offensive ations wasn’t open during Brian’s recruitment and that it didn’t
coordinator on the coaching staff. Greg’s father, Oscar, served as become available until late February, when defensive coordinator
an assistant coach. Mike Gillhamer left for a job in the National Football League,
Prior to joining the Fire, Brohm was an account manager for leaving coach Levine in line for a promotion.
WHAS Radio and Clear Channel Communications for nine years, “It’s great to have Greg as part of our staff,” coach Petrino said.
where he developed new clients, promotions and marketing “The Brohm family has been a big part of the Cardinal football
plans. Brohm also served on the WHAS broadcast team for program, and I knew Greg would be a natural fit for our staff.
Cardinal football for the last 10 seasons. Being the president of the Fire, I know Greg has the energy, moti-
“I’m very excited about the opportunity to join the University vation and drive needed for us to succeed.”
BAUSCHER ’00 BEGINS NOVITIATE AT ST. MEINRAD
imothy Bauscher ’00 has begun the novitiate at St. Bauscher, 21, is a member of St. Pius X Church and after high
T Meinrad Archabbey in St. Meinrad, Ind. The year of
monastic formation will include study of the “Rule of St.
Benedict” and monastic history.
school, attended ITT Technical College.
Prior to joining the monastery, he worked as a Web applications
developer and book editor.
SWIM ROCKS DEFEAT ALUMNI
he Varsity Swim Team took on a team of former Trinity ’87, Jason Kurtz ’96, Alex Lindle ’94, Sean Miranda ’96, John
T swimmers in the Alumni Meet at the Mary T. Meagher
Aquatics Center on Dec. 14. The meet was tied going into
the last event, but junior Carl Rueff and sophomore James Wolff
O’Daniel ’98, Jon Shore ’03 and about a half dozen others.
“The atmosphere was great,” swimming moderator Wayne
Kraus ’85 said. “This was the third year for the event, and it will
took care of business in the 100 IM to bring home the Varsity vic- be even bigger next year.”
tory, 52-50. Special thanks to the Swimming moms, who donated pizza and
Alumni in attendance included Mike Bukowski ’94, Bob Rueff helped at the event. Special thanks also go to the alumni partici-
’65 (father of junior Carl Rueff), Chris Deeley ’82, Rick Kraus pants, who squeezed into their bathing suits for Trinity once more.OUR FIRST 13 50 YEARS
MAN REUNITED WITH RING
SCHOOL KEEPSAKE DISCOVERED AFTER NEARLY 30 YEARS
By Melissa Gagliardi, Special to The Courier-Journal
D
ale Weeks has a theory on how the graduated.
Trinity High School class ring he lost The school contacted Weeks and gave him
28 years ago at Nolin Lake found its Cobb’s telephone number. The two men got
way back to Louisville. together recently, and Weeks, who lives near
“I can only imagine someone else must Taylorsville Road and the Watterson Express-
have found it and relost it,” he said. way, said he could hardly believe his eyes.
He was 21 years old the summer that the “I never thought I’d ever see it again,”
ring slipped off his finger and disappeared at Weeks said. “It’s really crazy, it’s something
the lake about 90 miles south of Louisville. He that’s hard to describe. I just wish I could have
spent a couple of hours searching for it, but had a picture of my face when they called me.”
retracing his steps in the dark was difficult He said the ring, which is gold with a green
when he didn’t even know when or where the stone, looked pretty good considering what it
ring had fallen from his finger. He gave up, had been through. A jeweler cleaned it up for
figuring he would never see it again. him, and he has been wearing it since.
He was wrong. “It still fits like a charm,” he said.
Twenty-eight years later, a Metropolitan Cobb said reuniting Weeks with his ring
Sewer District employee was doing preven- Dale Weeks lost his Trinity High School prompted him to pull out his own high school
class ring at a lake 28 years ago.
tive maintenance on a flood gate at 27th Street ring and try it on. To his surprise, his also still fits.
An MSD employee found it last summer.
when something small and round caught his JIM WILKINSON, THE COURIER-JOURNAL
“I thought about my high school days for a
eye. It turned out to be a class ring, and after minute and put it back away,” said Cobb, who
the employee, Steve Cobb, cleaned it up, he put it in his locker at lives in Mount Washington.
work and forgot about it, he said. Weeks plans to take better care of his ring.
That was in August. “Had it not happened to me, I probably wouldn’t have believed
A few weeks ago, Cobb noticed the ring as he went through items it,” he said. “It makes you wish things could talk.”
in his locker, and he decided to see if he could locate the owner. Although the ring’s complete journey from Nolin Lake to 27th
All it took was a call to Trinity, where a quick search through Street may remain a mystery, its current station is a little clearer,
a database showed that the initials on the ring, DEW, and the at least for Weeks.
year — 1971 — matched up with Weeks’ name and the year he “I think it’s an omen, a sign for good things to come,” he said.
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