1995 - 96
Class Leaders
Student Body Officers – Pyper Thaller, president; Vice President: Danielle Fielden; Historian/Secretary: Patrick Lambert.
Senior Class Core – President Megan Petersen, Eugene Francisco, Dominic Patillo and Kristin Etter.
Junior Class Core – President Frank Leonard, Danny Schoenfeld, Mary Mannos and Ben Miller.
Sophomore Class Core – President Kyle Swartz, Jean Stuyvesant, Theresa George, Patrick Fernandez and Charlotte Stephenson.
Freshman Class Core – President John Soltis, Summer Bell, Gina Webb, Jenny Sutton and Nick Layman.
During the Summer
Students Ann Selmer, Jeanne Stuyvesant, Marcie Young, Patrick Alderman, D.J. Widmer and David Chipman participated in the Ulster Project, hosting students from Northern Ireland in the seventh year of a program to help ease religious tensions between Protestants and Catholics in Northern Ireland. The American counselors for the 24 participating youth were Judge graduates Jamey Sage and Bernie Smith. Teacher Linda Simpson was an Ulster Project veteran, serving as a host parent.
A Salt Lake Tribune article about the 25th anniversary of the Woodstock rock concert focused on Neel and Marianne Bennett, who were then upstate New Yorkers but in 1996 were the parents of three 11th graders – Brett, Ryan and Scott. In the Oct. 9 edition of the Bulldog Press, writer Julia Hood lamented the passing of a rock legend who performed at Woodstock – Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead.
The Year
National Merit semifinalists: Samuel Chipman, Keri Holt, Jeff Jackson, Dominic Patillo, Charlotte Sanders, Andy Rosenberg and Kristin Ward.
National Merit Commended students: Ray Fortna, Zachary Hildebrand, Sean Hood, Cleve Johnson, David Lee, Sean McMahon, Micah Ownbey, Benjamin Schmitz and Pyper Thaller.
Dominic Patillo was recognized as a scholar by the National Achievement Program for Black American Students.
Keri Holt was named a scholar by the National Hispanic Scholar Recognition Program.
Class rosters for the 1995-96 school year contained the names of 967 students, second most ever at Judge to the 968 who started the 1994-95 school year.
For the school’s 75th anniversary, which was celebrated throughout the year, 1978 graduate Everen Brown designed an anniversary logo, while a slide show of Judge history was assembled by Clara Brennan (1952) and Donna Kane (1946). A school-year opening Mass celebrated in the auditorium by Bishop George Niederauer kicked off the commemoration. Concelebrating the Mass with the bishop were two Judge grads who had become priests – Msgr. J. Terrence Fitzgerald, Class of 1954, and Fr. Robert Servatius, Class of 1956. The Judge a cappella choir and the liturgical dancers performed. “For seventy-five years, we have been recognized in the Salt Lake Valley and beyond as a symbol of excellence in education,” wrote Brother Harold Hathaway, the school president. “Judge Memorial remains strongly rooted in the Catholic educational ministry of the local Church for value-oriented education that focuses on the special giftedness of each young person who enters its doors.” Added Principal Renee Genereux: “The sharing of life in this Judge community and the values and ideals embodied here have survived the passage of members through our community over time.”
In a Salt Lake Tribune article about the school’s 75th anniversary, Msgr. Fitzgerald said “Judge is not so much a place as it is an experience. But it always has been a school built on special values, like living a life based on the Bible, the teachings of Jesus, and a life in which you understand that your call is to give to others and make a difference in the world.” The Tribune noted that 74% of the student body was Catholic. “We don’t march the students to chapel every day,” said Principal Renee Genereux. “But we do begin each day with a prayer.” The article listed annual tuition at $3,950 plus fees for Catholics, $4,700 plus fees for non-Catholics and $7,000 for international students.
The Internet arrived. Computer teacher Pam Mayeda and library-media specialist Charlene Furano coordinated the establishment of Internet stations around the school and trained teachers and students on its use – and what it was not to be used for. Mayeda and Furano developed an “Acceptable Use Policy” since “not all the material on this enormous, worldwide information system is appropriate for student use. . . Software will be installed at each Internet station to block access to many objectionable sites.”
New teachers: Ramira Alamilla, geography; Tim Clark, social studies; Dan Del Porto, PE/health; Jeff Hardy, social studies; Adam Levowitz, music; Cort Saxton, Japanese; James Wechler, Spanish; Ramona Zapien, guidance; Lesa Eck-Garcia, development office staff. Mid-semester, Alamilla also picked up two religion classes when teacher/Judge graduate Ed Allam left so he could finish his dissertation and then join the faculty of the University of Notre Dame in Beirut.
Junior Academic Awards – College Algebra/ Trigonometry: Sam Chipman and Erin Shockey; Chemistry: Cleve Johnson; Astronomy: Angela Carlson; Human Biology: Taylor Arrigo-Jones; A.P./U.S. History: Keri Holt and Charlotte Sanders; Early U.S. History: Sara Johnson; Modern U.S. History: Ray Fortna; Honors English: Charlotte Sanders and Emily Callanan; English: Andy Rosenberg and Micah Ownbey; Computer Programming: Luke Timmins and Charlotte Sanders; Drama: Pyper Thaller; A.P. Music: Tim Sullivan; Dance: Allison Terry; Coed P.E.: Sydney Elfervig; Boys Weightlifting: Anthony Ricci; Girls Weightlifting: Erica Solak; Body-Mind Fitness: Christina Britton; Religious Studies: Angela Carlson and Michael Narciso; Honors Spanish: Eugene Francisco and Keri Holt; Spanish: Joe Marquart; French: Zachary Hildebrand and Erin Shockey; German: Pyper Thaller; Japanese: Ben Schnitz; Latin: Charlotte Sanders.
Sophomore Academic Awards – Modern Geometry/Trigonometry: Michelle Burchett and Karanee Leelavanichkul; Biology: Bryson Bennett, Ryan Bennett, Frank Leonard and Kristina Rustad; Modern World History: Stephanie Schumann; Early World History: Nicolina Calfa; English: Nanette Guseman and Nicolina Calfa; Debate: Danny Schoenfeld and Nicolina Calfa; Drama: Rob Tennant; Junior Choir: Megan Bloebaum; Concert Band: Ryan Bennett; Jazz Band: Tracie Timothy; Dance: Yvonne Portillo; Religious Studies: Michelle Burchett and Andrew Sause; Girls Health: Anya Gurholt; Girls Weightlifting: Gennie Bilanzich and Nicole Moyar; Boys Weightlifting: Ryan Regal; Enriched Spanish: James Duane and Nicole Moyar; Spanish: Nathan Armin, Andy Sause and Karanee Leelavanichkul; Enriched French: Antonia Horne and Andrea Liapis; French: Anya Gurholt; German: Christopher Kirsling and Frank Leonard; Japanese: Tony Fassio and Emily Murphy; Latin: Edward Conner.
Freshmen Academic Awards – Enriched Modern Algebra: Scott George; Introduction to Physical Science: Angela Keyser; Geography: Scott George and Sandy Smith; English: Nicholas Cendese and Dagny Dingman; Religious Studies: Angela Downs and Scott George; Drama: Daniel Maland; Dance: Sarah Crowther; Junior Choir: Sarah Don; Boys Health: Jesse Flores and Greg Garcia; Girls Health: Sandra Smith; Boys P.E.: Matt Leyba; Girls P.E.: Ann Selmer; Boys Weightlifting: Brett Little; Enriched Spanish: Ana Lorenzana; Spanish: Eric Cabana, Ben Hammond, Nathan Owens, Theresa Reynoso and Natalie Tangaro; Enriched French: Scott George; French: Anna Pendleton; German: Patrycja Zaplata; Japanese: Angela Downs and Nick Warner; Latin: Jon Oslowski
Fashions of the year included the 1970s look, with knee-high socks and Mary Jane shoes worn with short skirts. Both girls and guys liked corduroys. And, of course, everyone had backpacks of many brands, adorned with colors and patches – from rainbows to names of rock groups.
Members of the Spirit Squad were co-captains Katherine Kireiev and Erin McMahon and Kari Brown, Elizabeth Eresuma, Farrah Rodriguez, Christopher Allen, Carrie Thomas, Erika Maymi, Rachael Drown, Amanda Ruiz, Crystal Doporto, Patricia Vigil, Merri Box, Lauren Dreitzler, Marcie Mares, Jane Whiteside, Amanda O’Karma, Gina Webb, Michelle Kowalczyk, Ana Gonzalez-Cabal, Catherine Robbins, Kyra O’Neill, Marian Anderson, Nicole Fritz, Adrienne Lobato, Nicole Maestas-Herbert, Carlyn Worstell, Jennifer Bruschke and Jennifer Vuich.
The Alumni Alliance provided $500 scholarships to junior Paul Lopez and sophomore Edward Conner. It also honored Msgr. James Kenny, Tony Furano (Class of 1967) and his wife Charlene Cvar (Class of ’68), Willie Price, Jean DeBouzek (Class of 1938) and cafeteria worker Florence Holtshouser.
The Homecoming Royalty were Queen Pyper Thaller and King Matt Huffman. The week kicked off with a coffee house featuring music, poetry and dance. Garett Brennan, Jeff Smith, Tim Sullivan and Joe Aloia were among the student musical performers. Nicole Salazar read poetry. The crowd enjoyed the performances of teachers Steve Cotterell and Tim Dolan.
Book Award winners were Keri Holt (Smith College), Charlotte Sanders (Wellesley), Dominic Patillo (Harvard), Tim Sullivan (Dartmouth) and Benjamin Schnitz (Notre Dame).
Putting out The Bulldog Press newspaper were editors Keri Holt, Natalie Janovak, Paul Kelly, Ben Schnitz, Jeff Clark, Marcie Young, Danny Schoenfeld, Emily Callanan and Frank Leonard, and staff members Tajha Cederholm, Francis Lilly, Allison Terry, Laura Hancock, Bart Brinkman, Gina Tsoufakis, Andra Dingman, Andrea Liapis, Brett Bennett, Bart Bennett, Brian Buge, Ross Chambless, Ashley DiAna, Brandon Fransen, Megan Griffin, Laura Hancock, Julia Hood, Amy Lemcke, Jamie Mackin, Julie Nice, Sean McMahon, Mario Mendez, Emily Murphy, Michael Narciso, Jason Papanikolas and Robert Vigil.
At a late September public hearing, student body president Pyper Thaller joined five Judge administrators and two parents in denouncing a Salt Lake City proposal that would have expanded the Residential Parking Permit zone, forcing Judge students to park their cars a long way from the school. By November, Bulldog Press writer Francis Lilly reported: “Parking has been the single greatest issue this year and previous years at Judge. Everyone has debated it, some of our neighbors have merely eliminated it, but no one has yet solved it. That is about to change.” Parking became a problem in 1986 when the new, expanded auditorium was built over the faculty/seniors parking lot. Ever since, 250 to 300 cars were being parked on neighboring streets. “The small problem of dropping trash and bad behavior had been multiplied many times over and the neighbors quickly became fed up. There was little the administration could do, other than discipline those who they knew were responsible,” Lilly wrote. She said options included encouraging mass transit, renting spaces from nearby schools and churches, turning 700 South into a one-way westbound street with a center median and 45-degree parking and parking on 1000 East. “The least popular option is to pave the football field. However, it would force Judge and Lourdes to relocate PE classes as well as many extracurricular activities.”
Seniors and several faculty members spent two days in October hiking up Millcreek Canyon for a retreat.
The Peer Ministers were Brigitte Thomas, Fernando Arce-Laretta, Annie-Laurie Schultz, Matt Huffman, Eugene Francisco, Lincoln Nehring, Sam Chipman, Zachary Hildebrand, Dominic Patillo, Dan Neeway, Pablo Gotay and Ann Molteni. Their advisers were Mary Lane Grisley and Fr. David Bittmann.
“Celebrate the Past” was the theme of the fall Dance Concert. Directed by Jeanette Sawaya-Lamb and Alison Le Duc, the 16-dance program featured the best choreography created by Judge dancers in recent years, most notably Angie Banchero’s piece called “Relaxed Flight ’89.” Other former dancers whose works were revisited by current Judge dancers included Trish Vierra, Rosie Banchero, Marnie Barker, Meagan Swartz and Christina Domichel. Tom West, Sophie Brophy and Robert Ithurralde were the stage crew, Jared Higbee and Daniel Maland operated the light board, and Scott Ewan and Austin Davis were the audio engineers for the performance.
In a Bulldog Press editorial in December, staff writer Bart Brinkman was incensed that boys had to wear ties – “the shackles of a cotton polyester blend . . . I can agree that at one point in time ties were a good idea. This is no longer that time. The very thought of this tie policy undermines our basic culture. Students of the ‘90s are taught to fight for equality. This includes gender equality … Why are girls not forced, and sometimes discouraged, from wearing ties? Do we not care how the other half of the student body looks? … I can see no other reason to wear a tie except to follow another Judge tradition. If I am wrong, please correct me. To those who like ties, wear them. But those who do not should not have to. Rise and challenge the tradition. This is your school and you have the right to speak out.”
In the parent newsletter for November and December, Principal Renee Genereux wrote “I am convinced that too many students at Judge Memorial are at risk of developing health and safety problems because of their abuse of drugs and alcohol. Parents tell me of rumors of weekend parties of 9th and 10th graders at which alcohol and drugs are available and students tell me that some of their friends are already addicted. … Most of the time students and parents are unwilling to name the students who are involved in these activities and so we must hope that you as parents are aware and proactive in educating and supervising your children.” At the time, a Bulldog Press poll found that 28.4% of the student body had used illicit drugs. It was 45% among seniors, 27.5% among juniors, 20.3% among sophomores and 25.9% among freshmen. Nationally, 44% of seniors had used drugs, as had 36% of sophomores.
“Mistletoe Madness” was the theme of the Winter’s Dance.
Helping out needy families through Judge’s Sub for Santa endeavor were Anne Zimmerman, Christopher Dean, Jessica Bogdanich, Dustin Bagley and Brad Rasmussen. Other Christian Services projects included Megan Pardini, Garett Brennan, Sophia Brophy, Chris Paulos, Mike Brose and Mark Schull.
Principal Renee Genereux’s early December newsletter to parents said negotiations were continuing between the administration, Judge Parents Association, Student Council, Salt Lake City parking officials and neighborhood representatives. While the sides sought a “creative and cooperative” solution, she encouraged parents to “have your students carpool when possible and to educate them regarding parking rules and courtesy, maintaining speed limits and any other way we can promote better relations with our Judge neighbors.”
Another parking-related problem – vandalism – resulted in teacher Daniel John apprehending a man with a screwdriver trying to break into a car on 700 South. “The children from the Lourdes daycare center witnessed the robbery. It terrified them,” wrote Bulldog Press reporter Gina Tsoufakis. “After the police came, Fr. Semple from Our Lady of Lourdes church and the children prayed for the man, and asked for help to understand what happened. The children still ask Mr. John about the ‘bad man.’ … Mr. John does not feel his was an act of bravery or heroism. He is legally and ethically bound to protect students, even if it involves endangering himself.”
“Never Wander Far From Love” was the theme of the Christmas program. After 20 members of the choir sang traditional holiday favorites and the jazz band played Glenn Miller’s “Little Brown Jug” and “Moonlight Serenade,” the show ended with the night’s theme song, composed by new music teacher Adam Levowitz with words by teacher Tom Delgado.
Forming the Peer Leadership Team were Marianne Hoonakker, Patrick Alderman, Laura Hancock, Zach Castle, David Lee, Julie Nice, Scott Ewan, Erica Groves, Julia Hood, Laura Hall and Carlyn Worstell. Their adviser was Jacqueline Stilling.
The Judge community grieved the passing of three noteworthy figures in the school’s history. On Dec. 17, Msgr. Mark Benvegnu, who was at Judge from 1947-54 as a teacher and its top administrator, died at St. Joseph’s Villa. He was 82. A heart attack claimed the life of Nick Kirk, a 1944 graduate who was working as a Salt Lake County Sheriff’s bailiff in April 1995 when he was shot by Utah’s then most notorious inmate, murderer Ronnie Lee Gardner, in an escape attempt at 3rd District Court. Gardner, who later was executed, was heading to a court hearing involving criminal charges that he had killed a bartender when his girlfriend slipped him a gun. He shot and killed an attorney besides wounding Kirk.
On Jan. 15, 1996, an airplane crash outside of Malad, Idaho claimed the life of eight Salt Lakers, including 1972 Judge graduate Gary Barber, an All-State performer in football, baseball and basketball and an electric personality. The next issue of the “Judge Connections” magazine observed that “Gary was called the ‘Wizard of Oz,’ the most exciting athlete in the state and part of the treasury of tradition at Judge.” Added his former football coach, Gil Cordova: “Gary epitomized the Judge Memorial student athlete – commitment, charisma and character. He carried those values with him throughout his life.” After his death, Judge named the award for top male and female athletes after him. “No Judge athlete has graced the fields and courts with more desire and enthusiasm than Gary Barber. From 1970-72, Gary’s spirit spearheaded Judge athletics as he made his mark as one of the greatest three-sport athletes ever. His thrilling reverse field runs in football, his unparalleled hustle and game-changing steals in basketball, and his all-around play on the baseball field earned him All-State in all three sports,” a school statement said. “Above all else, Gary exemplified ‘the Judge spirit.’ His character and enthusiasm are a Judge sports tradition. Gary Barber was tragically lost to us in a plane crash in 1996.”
Attending the Teton Science School with Chris Long were a couple of dozen students, including Emily Callanan, Dom Burchett, Stephan Latkiewicz, Anthony Ricci and Nicky Moyar.
In the middle of the year, junior Natalie Janovak became editor-in-chief of the Bulldog Press, which was named “Best High School Newspaper in the State” by Westminster College. She was assisted by editors Keri Holt, Tajha Cederholm, Danny Schoenfeld, Jeff Clark, Emily Callanan, Ben Schnitz, Marcie Young, Frank Leonard, Paul Kelly and Ashley DiAna. Other winners in Westminster’s contest were Frank Lilly, best feature story; Frank Leonard, best news story; Christina Klauber, best editorial cartoon; Jason Papanikolas, best series; and Paul Kelly, best photography and best sports photography.
In the newspaper’s Photo Contest, winning entries were submitted by Becky Barra, Jessica Krank and Brad Rasmussen. Second-place honors were accorded to Bonnie Rosik, Bart Brinkman and Rasmussen, while Becky Barra, Jim Duane and Patricia Mayer had thirds. Honorable mention status was given to photos by Paul Kelly, Patrick Price and Natalie Janovak.
“Island Paradise,” the gala celebrating the 75th anniversary, attracted more than 500 guests to the Salt Lake City Marriott. Marianne Bennett and Mary McCarthey were co-chairwomen of the event.
Becca Bernstein was editor-in-chief of Catharsis, the Literary Magazine, which was one of only four magazines in Utah to receive a “Superior” ranking from the National Council of Teachers of English. Her assistant editors were Dan Neeway, Tim Sullivan, Lincoln Nehring, Sean McMahon, Danielle Fielden and Jared Higbee. Staff members were Brigitte Thomas, Dagny Dingman, Jamie Arias, Jasmine Ferguson, Amy White, Emily Callanan, Angela Downs, Jennifer Kelleher, Katy Smith, Margaret Saputo, Maile Martinez, Kim Tonin, Joe Marquart, Natalie Janovak, Molly Walker, Rosie Light, Shane Backman, Renee Betit, Corinne Cook, Mike Dailey, Marcos Espinoza, Becky Herold, Keri Holt, Tom Holt, Catherine Hulme, Mike Klass, Sara Koelsch, Aaron Lebenta, Frank Leonard, Ashley Maak, Elizabeth Mattes, Jen Martin, Erin McCormack, Suzanne McLean, Amanda McCoy, Megan Petersen, Christina Tonin, Clare Wallin and Sara Wood. The moderator was Linda Simpson.
Senior Anne Zimmerman and junior Lisa Heinze were among 100 girls chosen to model and dance in a charity fashion show sponsored by ZCMI and Seventeen. The show was at the Capitol Theatre.
In a ceremony at the State Capitol, the a cappella choir sang “All Ye Who Music Love” just before First Lady Jacalyn Leavitt gave out Utah Women’s Achievement Awards to eight accomplished Utah women.
Senior girl dancers and many juniors traveled to New York City, where they took classes at Alvin Ailey Studio and the Martha Graham school of contemporary dance and saw three plays – Beauty and the Beast, Miss Saigon and Showboat. Upperclassmen in the drama department headed to Cedar City for the Shakespearean Festival. Photos of the event by Jessica Matthews showed Michele Burchett, Jon Covington and Laura Eldridge in Shakespearean-era costumes. Senior Dance Class members were Sean McMahon, Emerri Pepper, Mindy Fulton, Daniela Lyon, Anne Zimmerman, Denna Jensen, Allison Terry, Elizabeth Tomich, Tatum Toth, Yvonne Morgas and Lexi Sessions.
Becky Barra took first-place awards in the scenic and nature categories of the Bulldog Press photo contest. Jessica Krank took first place in artistic photos, Brad Rasmussen won the ‘people’ category, Bonnie Rosik and Bart Brinkman had second-place finishes, while Patricia Mayer and Jim Duane had thirds.
Kelly Curtis was a finalist for the Salt Lake Exchange Club’s outstanding high school student award.
Although some “underclassmen were upset that there were no showers,” the Environmental Club visited the Canyonlands Institute in southeastern Utah, led by teachers Tim Dolan and Jerry Burchett. Participants included Connie Aiello, Ashley Pizello, Lisa DeVargas, Emily Callanan and Jamie Fischer. Other club members were Jamie Arias, Annie Arabasz, Catherine Robbins, Joey Marquart, Sarah Hill, Katy Hartney, Allison Terry, Melissa Marquart, Keri Holt, Eric McGill, Angela Keyser, Ian Long, Erin Becker, Anne Fratto, Kate Ithurralde, Megan Dunn, Erin McMahon, Sean McMahon, Mike Hunt, Annika Anderson, Jennie Fernino and Ryanne Joslin.
Many Judge students attended drum circles in Liberty Park, including senior Sara Johnson, herself a drummer. “It’s a completely positive atmosphere,” she said. “There is no judgment, it’s just people enjoying each other’s company and sharing their talent.”
Seniors Becky Barra and Danielle Carter spent their free time belly dancing and were featured in the February edition of the Bulldog Press.
The concert choir performed at the two-day San Francisco Music Festival. Musicians taught by Adam Levowitz and John Chatelain included Kristin Ward, Jeff Smith, Allegra Shurtliff, Karl Yates, Ryan Bennett, Edward Conner, Mario Mendez and Jeremy Banks. The Jazz Band went to the New Orleans Jazz Festival.
Guitarist Tim Sullivan and bass guitarist Joe Aloia were part of a band – along with Roger McDonough, Dylan Brunjes and Andy Hatch – call Mad Reverend Rain that played often at Judge and Rowland Hall. They were photographed in the Bulldog Press playing at the Zephyr Club in downtown Salt Lake City.
Some of Tom Bettin’s top art students were Rafal Zlak, Kelcee Ventura, Christina Nelson, Sarah Don, Lauren Dorsch, Jamie Mackin, Jessica Clements and Ittaboon Leelavanichkul.
Teachers Dave Disorbio and Mike Kimball were recognized for 25 years at Judge during the Diocese’s spring in-service program.
For the St. Patrick’s Day parade, a float commemorating Judge’s 75th anniversary had the following riders: Donna Kane (Class of 1946), Marie Bott (1951), Thomas Bailey (1966), Leo Kane (1971), Eugene Francisco (1996) and Jamie Kane (1998). Edythe Smith from the Class of 1929 and Jack Ivers (1938) rode in a horse-drawn carriage that had been owned by Mary Judge.
The top editors of the Basilean yearbook were Eugene Francisco, Pablo Gotay, Anne Zimmerman, Zachary Hildebrand, Jessica Krank and Michael Narciso. Their staff consisted of Lauren Haglund, Michelle Kennedy, Cynthia Kammeyer, Carlyn Worstell, Jasmine Ferguson, Jenny Herold, Tony Fassio, John Nowell, Chris Bourne, Suzanne McLean, Megan Pardini, Anne Moltini, Erin Edson, Rachel Cabana, Liz Tomich, Erin Shockey, Jessica Bogdanich, Johanna Blum, Rob Tennant, Rob King, Steven Dresel, Marcie Young, Ashley Rhodes, Brad Rasmussen, Josh Farmer, Renee Betit, Amanda Cisneros and Careese Richter. The moderator was Callie Short.
The Yearbook noted some prices of the day: unleaded gasoline, $1.15 per gallon; movie tickets, $5.50; a loaf of bread, $1.59; double latte, $2; a Solitude ski pass, $31; Jazz game ticket (lower bowl), $48; a pair of Doc Marten boots, $110; Levi’s, $28.
Mary Lou McCaa chaired the Bulldog Open Charity Golf Tournament, held at Park Meadows Golf Club in Park City. The winning foursome got a round of golf at Hidden Valley Country Club and a night’s stay plus breakfast at a Marriott Hotel.
STATE CHAMPION – Pablo Gotay captured first place in the Congress division competition at the 4-A state Debate meet. Other debaters included Jason Papanikolas, Jackie Allen and Dieter Pech.
Two teams represented Judge in the state Mock Trial competition. On the ‘A’ team were Stephanie Dean, Julie Nice, Brent Hall, Danny Schoenfeld, Ashley DiAna, Jesse Frederick, Michele Burchett, Alex Muck, Maggie Siska and Jeff Banks. The ‘B’ team members were Gina Tsoufakis, Brian Buge, Bryson Bennett, Robert King, Rodrigo Luciano, Jenni Larrabee, Matt Rojas, Theresa George, Marcie Young and Patrick Fernandez. Their advisers were Charlene Furano and Diana Pugh.
The Phonathon raised $98,223 to benefit the music and business departments and the baseball team.
The Judge Alumni Alliance inducted five people into its Hall of Fame – teacher Gil Cordova, Msgr. J. Terrence Fitzgerald, parents John and Jean Henkels, and former student Gary Barber (Class of 1972), who died in a January airplane crash. The Alumni also honored eight people at its third annual scholarship dinner dance: For service to the community by an alumnus – John “Sonny” Tangaro (1963) and Mary Kay Timper Griffin (St. Mary’s, 1965); For service to Judge by an alumnus – Jim Yerkovich (1961) and Sr. Joan Allem; For outstanding service to Judge by parents – John Welsh (1952) and his wife, Mary; For outstanding service to Judge by faculty, staff or administrators – Fr. Thomas McNamara and Pat Green.
About 40 girls formed a “Spirit Squad” to generate more student enthusiasm at Judge sporting events citing “a severe decline in school spirit.” Sophomore Erin McMahon was captain. Bob Jackson was their moderator.
On April 5, the Diocese announced that businessman Sam Skaggs had donated 57 acres on 11800 South, between 200 East and 400 East, for construction of what would become Juan Diego Catholic High School and St. John the Baptist Elementary School. Judge graduate Gabriel Colosimo was named as the high school’s first principal. The Salt Lake Tribune reported the donation was worth about $42 million.
The Thespian Society included Keri Holt, Pyper Thaller, Michele Burchett, Jon Covington, Laura Eldridge, Zach Castle, Emily Murphy, Tajha Cederholm, Jessica Mathews, Mona Hinman, Gaea Rindflesh, Antonia Horne, Stephanie Burchett, Pyper Thaller, Ann Moltini, Jeremy Christianson, Ashley DiAna, Garett Brennan, Rob Tennant and Lisa Remington.
The Spring Dance Concert, “Awakenings,” featured 21 dances examining human rights. Student choreographers were Liz Tomich, Allison Terry, Sean McMahon, Liz Remington, Erin McMahon, Nicholas Cendese, Mary Northway, Katye Kane, Lindsay Cook, Nadia Scheffler, Daniela Lyon and Carolyn Glaser. Dancers included Anne Zimmerman, Cameron Sprinkel, Alexandra Sessions, Angela Murray, Yvonne Morgas, Sean McMahon, Taylor McKay, JoAnne Lucero, Sarah Henderson and Mindy Fulton. Jeanette Sawaya-Lamb and Alison Le Duc were the artistic directors. Jon Covington was stage manager.
Plays
“Steel Magnolias,” directed by Tom Delgado, starred an all-female cast (plus Rob Tennant): Lisa Remington, Antonia Horne, Pyper Thaller, Michele Burchett, Keri Holt, Anna Trentadue, Tajha Cederholm, Ashley DiAna, Nicole Divino, Gaea Rindflesh, Maggie Siska and Jenny Sutton. The stage crew included David Ward, Pat Nokes, Scott George, Robert Ithurralde, Scott Ewan, Kristin Ward and Jon Covington. Opening night honored women who had spent more than a decade on the Judge faculty and staff. Night two celebrated the nuns who had worked in the Salt Lake Diocese – from the Sisters of St. Benedict, Daughters of Charity and Sisters of the Holy Cross and Judge’s many female supporters. Closing night was dedicated to the cast’s mothers and women who made a big impact on their lives.
Nuns posing for a photo after “Steel Magnolias” were Srs. Celine, Miriam Joanne, Martha Ann Norwood, Ellen Mary Taylor, Alice Mary, Marie Bernadette Rogers, Leonella and Elizabeth Marie O’Connor.
“Fiddler on the Roof,” directed by Tom Delgado, starring Marcos Espinoza, Megan Bloebaum, Pyper Thaller, Sarah Don, Laura Eldridge, Alicia Tetzloff, Nanette Guseman, Maggie Nelson, Lars Grisley, Jon Covington, Mary Northway and Dustin Stark. Backstage support was provided by Daniel Maland, Elizabeth Hunt, Scott George, Pat Alderman, David Ward and Julie Hancock.
“The House at Pooh Corner,” a children’s play by sophomore drama students, directed by Tom Delgado, starring Nicole Salazar, Anna Pendleton, Kelly Sayre, Mary Thorne, Lindsay Browning, Paul Romero, Janida Grima, Amy Smith, Megan Carney, Michelle Robertson, Scott George and Mario Mendez.
“Alice in Wonderland,” a second children’s play, directed by Tom Delgado, starring Dustin Starks, Alicia Tetzloff, Jane Whiteside, Jesse Flores, Christopher Howard, Ana Ventura, Amber Ivie, Lindsay Dofelmeier, Patrick Alderman, Rebecca McDonald, Ana Lorenzana, Katherine Kireiev, Daniel Maland and Dominique Suarez.
Sports
Alumni dominated the coaching staff of the football team. Head Coach John Colosimo (Class of 1974) was assisted by Joe Colosimo (1984), Kelly Terrill (1986), James Cordova (1987), Pat Jefferies (1990), Tim Clark (1991) and Sean Clark (1995). The team finished 2-7, suffering close losses in four games, two to highly ranked opponents. A 30-0 win over Granite in the season finale provided a positive ending for the Bulldogs, led by senior Anthony Canoso, who made The Tribune’s second team All-State in Class 4-A and signed to play at Idaho State. Co-captains Lars Grisley, Anthony Ricci and Lance Vaculin all made All-Region. The year’s highlight was beating 4-A state title contender Murray 27-21 in double overtime. “This season was somewhat disappointing and a letdown,” said receiver and defensive back Ben Schnitz, “but the Murray victory, I’ll never forget. I’ll always remember that.” Team members included Ryan Regal, Nate Arnim, Nick Clark, Brandon Veltri, Eric Jex, Brock Veltri, Chris Bourne, Will Ewer, Ben Miller, Matt McAffee, Sean Collins, Brendan Walsh, Vince Quinta, Paul Maka, Paul Holubek, Mitch Lowe, Paul Lopez, Chris Atkin, Scott Burns, David Montoya, Jason Langley, Aaron Moore, Matt Huffman, Ben Schnitz, Mike Slazak, Amador Guzman, Brandon Liston, Marty Montoya, Mike Farr, Chris McGill, Mike Mark, Scott Bennett, John F. Bell, Cleve Johnson and Patrick Lambert.
Josh Farmer shot an 81 at Hobble Creek Golf Course in Springville to tie for 18th place in the state 4-A golf tournament, leading the Judge golf squad to eighth place in the team standings. The Bulldogs finished with 344 strokes (as did Payson and Woods Cross), well behind titlist Spanish Fork’s 307. Also qualifying for state for Coach Jim Beisel’s team were Zach Book, Josh Farmer, Ray Fortna, Justin James and Ben Sena. Frank Leonard also competed.
Liz Stanion, Erica Solak and Jennifer Sticinski were tri-captains of the volleyball team, which finished the season 7-9 and lost to No. 1 seed Spanish Fork in the 4-A state tournament’s opening round, 15-4, 15-3. The Bulldogs then were knocked out of the tourney by Tooele in a hard-fought, three-set match, 15-7, 17-19, 15-8. Junior Natalie Janovak made the All-Region team and was named All-State by the Deseret News. Coach Bob Bernhardt also relied on senior Julia Hood and underclasswomen Hollie Janovak, Tracy Timothy, Amy White, Alyson Froehlich, Jeramie Acosta, Joey Wilkinson, Elisha Vaculin and Sarah Crowther.
The girls tennis team finished fourth in the 4-A state tournament after being region co-champions. Stephanie Coppa advanced to the No. 3 singles final before falling 6-4, 6-4 to Kim Nord of Ogden. The Bulldogs finished with 10 points; Ogden won with 24. Coach Lisa Paal, a Judge alumnus who also played at the University of Utah, fielded a lineup of singles players Elizabeth Henry, Patrycja Zaplata and Coppa plus the doubles teams of Kimberly Tonin and Jane McBroom, and Carina Sorensen and Meredith Jonas. Rounding out the squad were Danielle Henry, Diana Arena, Jen Kelleher and Leslie Love.
The boys cross country team finished second in the 4-A state meet at Sugarhouse Park, its 87 points falling 11 behind champion Timpview (76). Lincoln Nehring set a school record in finishing second (15:27.7 seconds) among 4-A runners, two tenths of a second behind the winner. Dominic Patillo was fifth (15:42.5) and Sam Chipman ninth (15:55.7). Coach Dan Quinn’s squad won all of its regular-season dual meets as well as the region title, led by All-Region runner Danies Neeway. Chris Rainwater, Stephan Latkiewicz, Graham Van Dusen, Shane Wilkinson, Brandon Frandsen, Nate Scott, Matt Frederickson, Topher Patillo, Adam Smart, Matt Townsend, Josh Cardwell, J.P. Briggs, Eric Pedley, Jeff Jackson, Patrick Keller, D.J. Widmer, Colby McCarthy and Tim Jackson, who was JV champion at state, setting a Judge record. Dominic Patillo was Academic All-State.
Coach Dan Quinn’s girls cross country team took third in the 4-A state meet. The Bulldogs finished with 109 points, well behind champion East (48) and runner-up Logan (88). “Freshman phenom” Summer Bell set a school record in finishing sixth in 18:28.1, two spots ahead of teammate Brigitte Thomas (18:42.7). Rounding out the roster were Katherine Hensleigh, Krysta Naley, Andra Dingman, Nicolina Calfa, Emily Murphy, Jessica Nehring, Nicole Sanderson, Annie-Laurie Schultz, Emily Bernstein, Heidi Keller, Nicole Sanderson and Dagny Dingman. Bell and Thomas were All-State.
Co-captain Kelly Alamilla was the only senior on the girls soccer team, which lost 1-0 at Sky View in a qualifying game for the 4-A state tournament. The Bulldogs were coached by Wayne Voorhes and Peter Gallagher. Nanette Guseman was first team All-State in The Salt Lake Tribune. Sophomore Stephanie Schwobe was the leading scorer, while goalie Megan Young was one of many juniors in the lineup, including co-captain Michelle Kennedy, Soorya Kappus, Jenny Herold and Jenny Duberow. Rounding out the squad were Claire Woods, Natalie Tangaro, Jean Stuyvesant, Janie Franks, Tessa Furano, Katie Sticinski, Kara Mayeda, Becky Blum and Helen Grisley.
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, CHAMPION – Coach Casey Jackson’s boys swimming team swept to the 4-A championship, amassing 277 points to easily outpace runner-up Cyprus with 251 and third-place Murray, 249. Ryan Bennett took gold for Judge in the 100 breaststroke (1:02.81) and added fifth-place points in the 200 individual medley, while Brett Bennett was second in the 200- and 500-yard freestyle races. Andy Sause was fourth in the 500 free. Britt Taylor reached the podium twice, finishing second in the backstroke and third in the individual medley, while Jeff Louder was fourth in the 50 freestyle sprint and fifth in the 100. The medley and 400 freestyle relay teams both finished second. Earning All-State honors for their work on relays were Rinaldo Hunt and Andy Sause. To celebrate the victory, Coach Jackson and assistants Bryan Duberow and Fr. Jim McHugh had their heads shaved, living up a commitment they’d made if both teams took state.
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, CHAMPIONS – The girls swimming team claimed the 4-A state crown, dethroning defending Murray, piling up 302 points to 248 for the Spartans. Leading the way to the team’s first state title since 1993 were two individual champions – Amy Taylor in the 500 freestyle (5:26.53) and co-captain Shere Moeller in the 100 breaststroke (1:08.48). Coach Casey Jackson’s Bulldogs also received valuable points in springboard diving from Emily Howe (second) and Erin Edson (sixth), Taylor’s third in the 200 freestyle, co-captain Kristin Etter’s fifth in the 100, and sixth-place finishes by Jamie Mackin (backstroke), Moeller (50 freestyle) and Lindsay Larson (200 individual medley and 500 freestyle). Kate Dahle, Lindsay Larson and Andrea Liapis also received All-State consideration for their performances on relays. The medley relay team finished third at state, while fourth-places finishes were recorded by the 200- and 400-yard relays. Also on the championship squad were Annie Parsell and Michelle Chong.
The boys basketball team made it to the 4-A state tournament but dropped a 64-56 decision to Spanish Fork in the opening round. The Salt Lake Tribune had ranked the Bulldogs fifth heading into the season, citing their depth and experience with upperclassmen Jason Soto, Sam Chipman, Drake Bloebaum, Brock Veltri, Brandon Veltri and Eric Jex. Sophomore Tony Giovacchini strengthened that unit for Coach Jim Yerkovich. His assistants were Dan Del Porto, Marty Giovacchini, Steve Cotterell, David Lang, Jeff Baird and Tom Oden. In the year’s most memorable game, Judge beat East 65-59 in four overtimes, with Brandon Veltri scoring seven of his 17 points in the final overtime period. Soto led the Bulldogs with 18 and Giovacchini had 17. Three nights later, Judge upset No. 1 and previously unbeaten Murray – led by future University of Utah players Jeff and Britton Johnsen, 72-65. Soto had 18 points, Jex hit big second-half shots and a key rebound basket by Bloebaum propelled the Judge win. Giovacchini pitched in 11 points and later scored 35 against Granite. The lineup also included Nathan Owens, Jeremy Chatterton, Chris McGill, Andrew McLean and Nick Hart. Yerkovich took this team to the 36th annual Alhambra Catholic Invitational Tournament in Maryland, finishing fourth. Giovacchini won the tournament’s three-point shooting contest, hitting 16 of 25 shots from behind the arc.
The girls basketball team compiled a 5-7 regular season record (6-10 overall), then won its first game in the 4-A state tournament, thumping Mountain Crest 53-48. But the Bulldogs then dropped a hard-fought 58-47 decision to East in the second round. Judge was led by seniors Erin Shockey, Kelly Alamilla and Jen Sticinski, junior Gennie Bilanzich and a crew of sophomores including Elisha Vaculin, Tammy Pelton, Brittany Burt, Kristen Valdez, Brianna Koucos, Janie Franks and Kate Sticinski. They were coached by Tom Bettin and assistants Yolanda Holmquist, Mary Chris Yerkovich and Brian Elkins.
Andy Rosenberg and Jon Wilde were co-captains of the hockey team, coached by Dewey Reagan, Tom Johnston, Chris Delaney and Jeremiah Johnston. Rosenberg and Dave Chamberlain were the leading scorers, while John Germ and John Ligori split goaltending duties. Other key players were Dave Cannell, Phil Parkinson, Brian Reagan, John Bell, James Tucker, Pat Hvolka, Devan Garcia, Sam Turpin, Matt Bilanzich, Bobby Lopez, Pat Grisley, Jon Wilde, Michael Pestotnik, Dominic Barber, Nick Mason and Derrick Amaral.
STATE CHAMPION – Nobody threw the discus like Paul Northway, by now a senior on the boys track team. At a meet in St. George, he threw his discus out of the course, over a fence and into a street – 214 feet, 9 inches. That was 32 feet longer than the previous record, set a decade earlier. “It was an effortless throw. Everybody says that about the big ones,” the then two-time state champion told The Salt Lake Tribune. Northway made it three state titles in a row, hurling the discus 169 feet and 9 inches at the 4-A state meet at BYU. He also competed in shot put, javelin and hammer, earning a bronze medal in the shot put. Dominic Patillo and Ben Schnitz also stood atop the podium for the Bulldogs, helping lead the boys track team to second place with 96 points. Box Elder won with 133 points. Patillo won the 800-meter race in 1:56.43, while Schnitz cleared the 300-meter high hurdles course in 38.81 seconds. He also finished fourth in the 110-meter high hurdles and second in the 200-meter run. Lincoln Nehring also had an outstanding meet for Coach Dan Quinn’s track team, finishing second in both the 1,600 and 3,200-meter runs and third in the 800. Judge also picked up valuable points from Taylor Arrigo-Jones, fourth in the discus, and Sam Chipman, sixth in the 3,200. All-State honors went to Paul Northway, Taylor Arrigo-Jones, Lincoln Nehring, Dominic Patillo and Ben Schnitz. Coach Dan Quinn’s squad also featured Jonathan Bernal, Jeff Jackson, Stephan Latkiewicz, Dan Neeway and Cleve Johnson, and pole vaulters Brett Little, Jeff Banks and Jason Valenzuela.
For the girls track team, Nicole Moyar led the way with a fourth-place finish in the javelin throw at the 4-A state meet. The Bulldogs finished eighth, with 30 points, well behind champion East with 109. The Bulldogs also picked up points from Patrycja Zaplata and Carly Bobbe, who finished fifth and sixth in the 400-meter run, and Summer Bell, who was sixth in the 3,200. The medley relay team came in fourth and the 1,600-meter relay was fifth. Also competing for Coach Dan Quinn were Connie Aiello, Jessica Krank, Yvonne Morgas, Brigitte Thomas, Jennifer Flannagan, Megan Carney, Nicolina Calfa, Elizabeth Fahey, Emily Murphy and Lauren Dorsch.
Coached by Phil Schmitz, the boys soccer team was knocked out of the 4-A state tournament in a play-in game by Ogden, the eventual state runner-up. Schmitz relied on seniors Nicholas and Zachary Hildebrand, Chris Paulos, Aaron Moore, Pablo Gotay and Mark Schull and juniors Chris Kennedy, Jeremiah Romankowski, Brandon Liston, Ryan Regal and Garett Brennan. Rounding out the squad were Jeffrey Ehleringer, Christopher Delaney, Jess Morrison, Nick Mason, Sean Patrick and Jon Oslowski.
Liz Stanion, Erica Solak and Jennifer Sticinski were low scorers on the girls golf team, coached by Jim Barnhardt. It also featured Jennifer Sutton and Sarah LeValley.
In his second season as baseball coach, Mike Dandos built a squad around shortstop/pitcher Matt McAffee (first team All-Region), Jesse Carrillo (second team), catcher Lars Grisley and left fielder Mitch Lowe. Key players were Matt Townsend, Justin Kearns, Ryan Hasson, Eric Jex and Tony Giovacchini. The Bulldogs fell short of qualifying for the 4-A state tournament.
Utah softball legend Ken Hackmeister took over as coach of the girls softball team, which qualified for the 4-A state tournament as its region’s number fiv seed and promptly knocked off a No. 2 seed, Springville, 9-5. The Bulldogs then were upended by Ogden 7-3 and Payson 6-0. Judge was led by seniors Erica Solak, Nichole Howa, Elizabeth Henry and Robin Moore and juniors Tracie Timothy, Brooke Dilley, Heather Joyce and Sondi Marinos. Henry made the Academic All-State team. Hackmeister also counted on Kelly Sayre, Ryanne Joslin, Lisa DeVargas and Sarah LeValley.
For the boys tennis team, Brock Naylor finished second to West’s Kaisor Chaichana in No. 3 singles to lead the Bulldogs to third place at the 4-A stae tournament. First-year coach Mark Rake’s squad compiled eight points, well behind West (17) and East (13). Naylor beat Timpview’s Jun Tagai 6-2, 6-1 in the semifinals to set up his championship match. The No. 2 doubles team of Jeff Clark and Fernando Arce-Laretta won its first match at state before losing, while Curtis Ellmore and Nick Teseros lost their opening-round singles matches. Other players were Tim Sullivan, Dominic Burchett, Isaac Quintana, Jeff Clark, Ittaboon Leelavanichkul, Jaison Hesleph, John Nowell, Matt Wolfe and Chris Bourne.
Coached by Dave Allen, the boys lacrosse team looked to defend its state title, led by goalie Joe Welsh and seniors Wilson Thorpe, Paul Lopez, Jon Wilde, Micah Ownbey and Andy Rosenberg. Other squad members were Matt Stuart, John Prescott, Ryan Rice, David Chamberlain, Scott Byrne, Graham Van Dusen, Chris Bogus, Carlos Espinoza, Andy Sause, Nate Ligori, Pat Keller, Robbie Holt, Sam Podolsky, Greg Cullis and Patrick Lambert.
Senior Rinaldo Hunt was first team All-America in water polo.
Judge fielded two men’s volleyball teams whose captains were Jeff Pixton and Greg Cullis. Players included Brent Hall, Zach Lund, Brandon Hoff, Jeff Smith and Matt Luers. The coaches were David Williams and Robin Carbaugh.
Graduation
202 graduates on May 2 at Abravanel Hall.
Valedictorian: Zachary Hildebrand
Salutatorian: Keri Holt
Activities Involvement Award: Pyper Thaller and Sean McMahon
Scholar/Activities Award: Eugene Francisco and Keri Holt
Outstanding Scholar Athlete: Elizabeth Henry and Dominic Patillo
Outstanding Senior Female Athlete: Kristin Etter
Outstanding Senior Male Athlete: Samuel Chipman
Champion of Youth Award: Donna Schnitz.
Gold honor cords representing cumulative GPAs of 3.5 or better were worn by 34 graduates.
Christ the King Awards: Dominic Patillo and Jennifer Sticinski
First Honors: Emily Callanan, Angela Carlson, Elizabeth Henry, Zachary Hildebrand, Keri Holt, Dominic Patillo, Charlotte Sanders, Benjamin Schnitz, Erin Shockey, Tim Sullivan.
Grail Seal Bearers: Kristin Ward, Anna Trentadue, Elizabeth Tomich, Pyper Thaller, Allison Terry, Tim Sullivan, Jennifer Sticinski, Elizabeth Stanion, Carina Sorensen, Erin Shockey, Audrey Self, Benjamin Schnitz, Charlotte Sanders, Bonnie Rosik, Andrew Rosenberg, David Pugh, Megan Petersen, Dominic Patillo, Micah Ownbey, Daniel Neeway, Michael Narciso, Robin Moore, Sean McMahon, Joseph Marquardt, Deidre Lombardi, Stephan Latkiewicz, Cleve Johnson, Jeffrey Jackson, Nicole Howa, Keri Holt, Zachary Hildebrand, Elizabeth Henry, Brent Hall, Pablo Gotay, Carolyn Glaser, Eugene Francisco, Raymond Fortna, Danielle Fielden, Joshua Farmer, Kristin Etter, Kelly Curtis, Jeffrey Clark, Samuel Chipman, Angela Carlson, Emily Callanan, Renee Betit, Rebecca Barra and Raymond Alava.
Academic Awards – American Government: Jennifer Sticinski; English: Emily Callanan and Allison Terry; Economics: Deidre Lombardi; Debate: Pablo Gotay; Psychology: Morvarid Dadgari; Political Science: Keri Holt; Physical Education and Health: Anthony Ricci and Mikaele Petersen.
Computer Science: Christopher Corey and Luke Timmins; Mathematics: Dominic Patillo; Advanced Biology: Kristin Ward; Physics: Andrew Rosenberg; Business: Morvarid Dadgari; Religious Studies: Eugene Francisco and Nicole Howa.
Art (Drawing): Brigitte Thomas; Art (Crafts): Jonathan Bernal and Rebecca Barra; Dance: Allison Terry; Music (Instrumental): Joseph Aloia; Music (Vocal): Eugene Francisco; Drama: Pyper Thaller and Jonathan Covington; Spanish: Deidre Lombardi; French: Erin Shockey; German: David Pugh; Japanese: Andrew Rosenberg; Latin: Charlotte Sanders.
