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SUMMER 2 0 2 0
Marist
Vol. 11 No. 3 • A Magazine for Alumni, Parents and Friends of Marist Catholic High School • Eugene, Oregon
“Sometimes my own
personality irritates me.”
– Rebecca Larson
W E A R E O N E
CONTENTS
F rom t h e President
S
ummer is usually a time of transition but it seems as if we’ve been
transitioning for months already — moving from what we knew as “normal”
2 A Graduation Like No Other
to the uncertainty of what normal is anymore. From classes on campus, to Prophetic Words from the Class of 2020
remote learning; from 450 auction guests in the Activity Center to a livestream
8 Sister Janet
event that attracted nearly 600 viewers and raised more than $400,000 (nearly
How Does Your Garden Grow? Page 2
as much as it would have otherwise); from end-of-year traditions for students,
especially our seniors, to a virtually-distanced graduation watched by families and 12 Prayer in a Time of Trouble
friends online. Reflections on the Pandemic
And as if a worldwide pandemic wasn’t enough, our nation is also in
Photo by Toni Cooper
the midst of both social and economic unrest — unrest that touches
16 God Has a Plan
the lives and hearts of everyone but will hopefully be the necessary Jerry Thenell ’54 Gives Back
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catalyst to lead us to a more just world for all.
19 The Marist Olympiad
How we respond as individuals and a community will be telling. An Auction Reimagined for a Pandemic World
Excerpts from Marist’s valedictorian and salutatorian graduation
speeches on pages 2-4 eloquently convey how our youth feel they 22 Campus Notes
are being called to action as they go out into the world.
24 Alumni Notes
These past eight years at Marist have been an important and Page 12
meaningful chapter in my life and I sincerely thank you for 25 Take 5: David Welch
your partnership. As I pass the school leadership baton to my
successor, David Welch, I am confident that this is the right time
for transition at Marist. I know that our community will embrace
David, as you did me, helping him lead a renewed, shared vision
Mari st
for our 52-year old institution. What won’t change is the resolve of Marist Catholic High School
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Marist’s leadership and staff to continue to be an excellent academic
Eugene, Oregon 97401
institution grounded in faith and committed to helping students Vol. 11 • No. 3 • SUMMER 2020 541.686.2234
lead and serve to their fullest potential.
Other Marist Phone Numbers:
You can meet David in the Take 5 article on page 25 and by the next issue of the Magazine Editorial Board: Advancement Office: 541.681.5470
Marist Magazine, he’ll be the one to pen this page. Toni Cooper, Suzanne Graf, Finance Office: 541.485.7879
Rebecca Larson, Chris Miller Foundation Office: 541.686.0251
Like you, I care so much about Marist and our students and families. I have felt and Katie Underwood Page 19
called to serve in this role because I believe in Catholic education and I believe Marist Magazine is a publication of
Suzanne Graf: Publisher Marist Catholic High School, ©2020
in the importance of providing a safe environment for teens to learn and grow
MCHS. The magazine is published
intellectually, physically and spiritually. three times a year — Fall, Winter
Toni Cooper: Managing Editor and Summer (digital only)— and is
Leading a Catholic school takes vision, vigilance, commitment, courage and an the product of contributions from
awareness that education takes place in more than just the classroom. I know that staff, students, alumni and friends
Chris Miller: Design & Layout
David Welch understands that and I will be actively praying for, cheering for, and of Marist. Views expressed on these
pages do not always represent those
supporting him and Marist from the sidelines. I hope you’ll join me. of the Marist administration.
Rebecca Larson: Advancement News
We Are One.
Magazine Website:
Katie Underwood: Alumni News marisths.org/magazine
ON THE COVER:
After spending their entire fourth quarter
Send Comments or Ideas to: doing school from home, the Class of
2020 celebrates with a hat toss at their
Heather Boyles: Circulation Coordinator magazine@marisths.org
graduation ceremony held in the Marist
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courtyard on June 26. Due to COVID-19
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restrictions, family and friends watched
via livestream. Photo by Toni Cooper.
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Photo by Toni Cooper
A Graduation Like No Other
Prophetic words from the Class of 2020
T
hey did it. First, they of Proclaim echoing through the In four years of late night homework Who is “we,” as grammatically We will be one when we have mean so much in our world today,
completed their final courtyard in the 90-degree heat of the assignments, and stress that is incorrect as that sounds? … I believe freedom and we cannot have freedom especially in the fight against systemic
semester of classes from late June afternoon. Then, after brief sometimes indescribable, we have been “we” refers to everyone and we cannot until we all have freedom. inequalities.
home. Then, they gathered at school messages of welcome from President given the tools to think critically, which truly be one until we see that. And So right now, we are really not one In language arts and history, we
on what would have been their Graf and Principal Baker, several on that day, we will be one in its in its fullest sense, but we have the
has led us to the point of having a voice learn that patriotism is not blindly
graduation day to drink root beer members of the Class of 2020 stepped fullest sense. opportunity every single day to change
that we can use to speak our truths and following the status quo but fighting for
floats, take pictures and gain some forward to impart their final words We will be one when each and that. It starts here with us. It starts a society that works for everyone, not
express ourselves. It’s a voice that we
kind of closure. And then, finally, they of wisdom to their classmates and every person feels they belong. by listening.
can wield and shout to promote change just those in power.
really did it. They walked across “the more than 200 screens that joined We will be one when there is ... So right now, on June 26, our
around us, and when needed, it’s a In math and science, we observe
stage” in the Marist courtyard to the celebration online in a ceremony equal opportunity. last time all together on the Marist
voice we can use to sit back and listen. patterns and adjust them in order to fix
receive their diplomas from gloved unlike any other in Marist’s history. We will be one when every voice campus, six feet apart, amidst a
I think our motto here is dope. It the errors that we discover. When there
hands — no parents or families However, history was not on the is heard. global pandemic, I dare you. I double
just makes me smile when I hear it: We are systems that clearly aren’t working,
cheering them on, no picture with minds of these students. Rather, they We will be one when the color of dog, triple dog, that’s what she said,
Are One. In so many ways, we live this we change the equation so that we
the principal or president and no were focused on the challenges, hopes one’s skin, who they love, how they alternative TikTok, every single thing
hugs from the staff — but they did it. motto to its fullest. We are one when that you can add to the end of that, can evolve.
and promises of the future — for identify and what they look like does
Together. In person. themselves individually, but also for a we scream on the sidelines under the not determine their humanity. dare you to go out and do something In world languages, we learn to
It may have been 20 days later world that is changing and their place Friday night lights, we are one when We will be one when we learn to that makes our world a better place. appreciate diversity and differences,
than expected, but on June 26, the in that changing world. The levity, we work as table groups to solve that listen, to discern and to act. Joey Braud, the class salutatorian, and in theology we are told to value
Class of 2020 gathered for the relief and gratitude normally shared unsolvable math problem, we are shared: love, justice and mercy.
We will be one when we realize
last time in a unique end to an in graduation speeches was present one when the joy of laughter flutters the relevance of the gift of privilege In our time at Marist, we have In our art classes, we gain the
extraordinary four years. but it was leavened with tones of around the hallways, we are one when surrounding us, when we see that it grown immensely and have learned understanding that personal expression
With chairs set up six feet apart, solidarity and prophecy. we are together. In many ways though, does not discount our hard work, but so much. Sometimes the material and storytelling often begin as small
the 2020 Marist Graduation began Lauren Barry, the class we have not reached the potential of plays an important role in how we live was challenging, maybe it felt a little ripples but have the potential to grow
with prayer and the lovely sounds valedictorian, shared: those three words: We Are One. our lives. unnecessary, but the things we learned into towering waves of change.
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S E N I O R S TAT S
Photo by Molly Holmberg ’17
Photo by Lauren Barry’20
We as a class are so well equipped to take on the struggles The Class of 2020 stepped up big time for the challenges
that our society faces today. We should feel inspired, excited and of remote learning and continued being Marist in a way
empowered. We should not only feel a desire to act, but a need to. that has never been done before. They responded to the
Our generation is proving that we are capable of acknowledging loss of their campus community and cherished senior year
milestones with generosity, resiliency, good humor and
where we fall short and when we need to step up. I don’t think we hopefulness...they inspired us. But that is not a
as a class are any different. We are ready. We are ready to fight for surprise: they have been an inspiration all along.
a future in which we challenge ourselves and others to do better,
and to fix what has been laid out in front of us. We are ready to The Class of 2020 …
recognize that our society does not work for everyone and in many … was the first class to use iPads all four years.
senses runs on outdated concepts. … included founding members of Spartan SMART,
a class set up to help staff and classmates
... To many people, change can be daunting because it is often
navigate new technology and a new learner
hard to envision something other than what we have. But change management system.
is our chance to rebuild. By embracing the chance to evolve and … was the first class to use our new science wing all
advance, we will have the opportunity to construct ourselves four years—a place where many have discovered a
and the community around us so that it is better for everyone, vocation for medicine, science and engineering. Family members of the Class of 2020 line Kingsley Road to cheer on the seniors as
they arrive for their graduation ceremony. Since graduation was a student and staff
regardless of skin color, economic background, gender, sexuality or … took a stand against bullying by launching RISE event, the families then raced home to watch the livestreamed event. To maintain
anything else that people unrightfully use to hold others down. Leaders, and then lent a hand training local social distancing guidelines, campus was opened up the following day to the grad
and their families at appointed times so they could take pictures and celebrate four
middle schoolers.
... Our senior year was not what we expected, but we have faced years of hard work well done.
our challenges, overcome them, and did not wither when the odds … helped celebrate Marist’s 50th anniversary in 2018.
Valedictorian Lauren Barry takes a selfie with friends
seemed stacked against us. Rather we have grown as people and and staff at a Root Beer Social for the graduates on … helped us move from the fields and courts of the
Photo by Toni Cooper
their original graduation date, June 6. Midwestern League to the fields and courts of
by doing so we will be able to plant seeds of change in hopes of
the Sky Em.
creating a society that blossoms in full color for people of all colors,
… experienced the first-ever Lane County Search and
Photo couresty of Stephanie Coulombe’14
identities and backgrounds.
Rescue extraction of students from an Encounter
The willingness of these students to speak to the moment with and a treacherous six-hour drive from St. Benedict
eloquence and conviction reflects that Marist continues to play during the snowstorm of February 2018.
an important role in the development of the hearts and minds … provided Marist for Life leadership that resulted
of its students. The seeds of justice are obviously planted first at in 11,017 donated diapers.
home, but what an honor it is to nurture those seeds and watch … had junior student leaders who lobbied so that men
them grow. could grow facial hair and ladies could legally wear
leggings with long sweatshirts, and anyone could
And while the speeches have ended, and the folding chairs, wear ripped jeans or have a tasteful nose ring.
gowns and tassels have been put away, we expect that the Class of
… had five members who gave up six weeks of their
2020 will continue to find ways to be remembered. Way back in senior summer to serve Genesis full-time, spending
October, in the time before COVID-19, there was a photo taken their days sounding out letter-combinations,
of this class at Homecoming, holding a sign saying “Don’t Forget handing out snacks and showing at-risk children
how to find joy and belonging at school.
About the Class of 2020.” How prophetic.
… provided 1,485 hours of reading support to
local children of poverty.
Photo by JJ Anderson ’20
… carried their jars on campus, ran fundraisers and
prepared for a Mr. and Ms. Spartan Pageant that |
was not to be, but still raised more than $42,000 to
save babies who have not even been born yet.
… was the first senior class to experience the beauty
of a 9 a.m. start time.
Senior Joey Braud in a reflective moment after … ran a blood drive their senior year that helped
recieving his salutatorian medal at the graduation
ceremony on June 26. save 117 lives.
… performed a grand total of 8,352 hours of service
— five students served 100+ hours, when only 50
were required; 40 students served the elderly;
22 students made service trips, including Senior Ellie Gonyea, wearing a grad cap she decorated herself, takes a photo of
During the 2019 Homecoming festivities in October, the senior class strikes a pose at 10 internationally. classmates Jacqueline Potwora and Aiden Fitzpatrick at a Root Beer Social hosted
the end of their class dance performance with the now prophetic words: Don’t Forget for the grads on their original graduation date before it was postponed to late June
About the Class of 2020. Congratulations, Class of 2020, and thank you! due to COVID-19.
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WHERE IS THE CLASS OF 2020 GOING?
The class of 2020 is venturing to 50 schools and 19 states across the country
University of Montana - 1 University of Colorado at Boulder - 1
Montana State University - 2 University of Denver - 1 Bethel University - 1
Colorado School of Trades - 1
Everett Community College - 1 U.S. Air Force - 1 Viterbo University - 1
Seattle University - 2
Washington State University - 1 University of North Dakota - 1
Purdue University - 1
Bushnell University - 2
George Fox University - 2
Lane Community College - 5 Endicott College - 1
Linfield University - 2
Linn-Benton Community College - 1 Salve Regina
Oregon Institute of Technology - 1 University - 1
Oregon State University - 24 Molloy College - 1
Oregon State University Honors
College - 2 Seton Hall University - 1
Pacific Northwest College of Art - 1
Portland State University - 1 West Point - 1
University of Portland - 4
University of Oregon - 19
University of Oregon Clark Honors
College - 2
Western Oregon University - 2 Winthrop University - 1
Academy of Art University - 1
California Baptist University - 1
Chapman University - 1
Loyola Marymount University - 2 Northern Arizona University - 1
Otis College of Art and Design - 1 University of Arizona - 1 Full Sail University - 1
Pasadena City College - 1 Rollins College - 1
Pitzer College - 2 Belmont University - 1
Saint Mary’s College - 1
University of California Santa Barbara - 1
University of San Diego - 2 Gap Year - 4 Southern Methodist University - 1
Undecided - 1 U.S. Navy - 1 Texas Christian University Honors College - 1
AWA R D S & H O N O R S Who’s playing at the
THE CLASS OF 2020 Valedictorian Medalist........................................................................................................... Lauren Elizabeth Barry
next level?
Salutatorian Medalist.....................................................................................................................Joseph Denis Braud Some members of the Class of 2020 will
Ryleigh Hart Andersen James Robert Cross IV Luke Hathaway Henry Declan Thomas McElligott Caroline Allen Robinson
be continuing their competitive careers
Joseph James Anderson Frederick Jackson Crowell Alexander Charles Holmberg Tadgh Gabriel McElligott Michael Anthony Rochon Most Reverend Francis P. Leipzig Award at the next level:
Gabriella Marie Angelastro Konnor Luke Cunningham Matthew Joseph Hopkins Julia Chelsey Medina Jessica Marie Roth For School Involvement.......................................................................................Emmerine Anne Helbling
JJ Anderson
Amanda Elizabeth Arnold Cole Milton Decker Santanna Elena James Elizabeth Laura Meigs Thomas James Schombert Monsignor Edmund Murnane Award Linfield University - Basketball
Ethan Gabriel Avila Kindal Belle DeLess Amanda Leigh Jewett Isaac Ernest Milovich Ethan Bradley Schwartz For Christian Development.....................................................................................James Robert Cross IV Lauren Barry
Jaden Sebastian Backer Alexis Chantal Dorfler Catherine Emilia Kalstad Alejandro Luis Mirabal Maxwell Arthur Solomon Rollins College - Swimming
Gloria Schrieber Award Sam Bell
Dakota Charles Baker Lileauna Faith Durazo-Garcia Georgia Love Karam Charles Andrew Moore Nicholas Alan Stice
For Excellence in Girls Athletics........................................................................................ Sally Ann Moore Winthrop University - Soccer
Mia Angelica Barajas Aubrie Lyn Ellison Harper Grace Kast Sally Ann Moore Nikola Michael Sušec Max Campbell
Thomas Kerns Award
Lauren Elizabeth Barry Lauren Elizabeth Englet Makena Elise Kealoha Samuel Austin Morehouse Annabel Marie Swangard Linfield University - Football
For Excellence in Boys Athletics .............................................................................. Samuel Fillmore Bell Jack Crowell
Andrew Colin Bascom Lily Thomas Fitzharris Adeline Erin Kelly April Xiaosheng Murray Griffin Lane Sydow
Seattle University - XC and T&F
Samuel Fillmore Bell Mark Thomas Fitzharris Seung Ju Kim Sailor Jaye O’Hara Katherine Ann Thompson
Donald Renato Bertucci Aidan James Fitzpatrick Ryan Patrick Kirk Michael Dempsey O’Leary Jordan Benjamin Thornton 2020 MARIST SCHOLARS (4.0 or higher weighted GPA) Colin McCarthy
Bushnell University - eSports
Amy Jean Blanchard Andrew John Fudge Karlynn Paige Kline John Wylie Over Lucinda Grace Min Tsai Ryleigh Hart Andersen Aidan James Fitzpatrick Elizabeth Laura Meigs Isaac Milovich
Brandon James Boresek Olivia Marie Gates Heidi Anna Knebel Sierra Leigh Ann Owen Evan Benjamin Bunnao Villano Ethan Gabriel Avila Andrew John Fudge Charles Andrew Moore Viterbo University - Baseball
Dakota Charles Baker Elizabeth Lynn Gonyea Sally Ann Moore John Over
Zane Emil Brainard Elizabeth Lynn Gonyea Grace Hye Won Koester Carsyn Faith Oxenreider Zhenyu (Harry) Wang
April Xiaosheng Murray Everett CC - Baseball
Joseph Denis Braud IV Anthony Dillon Green Regan Dian LaCoste Timothy Fraser Patton Wiley Edward Watts Lauren Elizabeth Barry Kennedy Ann Green
McKenna Priske
Andrew Joseph Braun Kennedy Ann Green Michael Thomas Lee Teagan Clare Peterson Kenneth Eduard Weber Donald Renato Bertucci Lauren Kathryn Heer Jacqueline Stewart Potwora University of San Diego -XC and T&F
Joseph Denis Braud IV Emmerine Anne Helbling McKenna Anne Priske Lucy Tsai
Max J. Campbell Kallie Anne Harding Hayden Zachary Loboy Elliette Frances-Louise Phillips Hannah Christine Welch
Olivia Lynn Carlin Amanda Leigh Jewett Caroline Allen Robinson St. Mary’s College - XC and T&F
Emmanuel Cano Nicholas Minoru Haskins Nicholas Alexander Lund Jacob Michael Pifer Brock Francis Williams
Jared Andrew Charbonneau Georgia Love Karam Jessica Marie Roth Evan Villano
Olivia Lynn Carlin Xinyu (Rainia) He Emily Rose Martin Jacqueline Stewart Potwora Elizabeth Anne Wisely Pitzer College - XC and T&F
James Robert Cross IV Adeline Erin Kelly Nicholas Alan Stice
Jared Andrew Charbonneau Christopher William Heer Amber Savanna May McKenna Anne Priske Kenadi Reese Witschger Wiley Watts
Frederick Jackson Crowell Heidi Anna Knebel Nikola Michael Sušec Lane CC - XC and T&F
William Norman Christiansen Lauren Kathryn Heer Allison Meri McAllister Benjamin Patrick Randol Isabella Anne Zachem
Aubrie Lyn Ellison Allison Meri McAllister Annabel Marie Swangard Bella Zachem
Gabriella Alissa Coulombe Emmerine Anne Helbling Colin James McCarthy Arnav Dinesh Reddy Junjie (Peter) Zhang
Lily Thomas Fitzharris Julia Chelsey Medina Evan Benjamin Bunnao Villano Endicott College - XC and T&F
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SisterJanet
Sister Janet and her St. Paul kindergartners through the years
Sister Janet, Sister Janet! With lots of love from God above
How does your garden grow? And grown-up kids all in a row!
T
his nursery rhyme adap- so many others, and enjoyed
tation is a loving tribute becoming “one of the family.”
to the dedication of Sister
Janet Marcisz, SNJM, kindergar-
As the years went by and her
5-year-old students grew up,
2 02 0
ten teacher, mentor and friend Sister began the practice of
to so many Marist graduates and attending their graduation from
their families. For 17 years, she
lovingly tended St. Paul’s “kinder-
Marist, capturing that moment 2 0 19
with a group photo each year be-
garten” — a 19th century German ginning in 2004. She only missed
term meaning “children’s garden.” one graduation, when she was
Born in Chicago, Sister Janet and
in Medford caring for her ailing
her family moved to Medford in 1948
mother. And, of course, this year.
where she and her siblings attended
The Class of 2020 was her final class
Sacred Heart Elementary School and St.
to “tend” as kindergartners before her
Mary’s High School. She continued her
retirement and this year would have been
education at Marylhurst with the Sisters of
the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary and fell in
the last time to call her “kids” over for a pho- 20 18
to. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, Sister was
love with their way of life. She professed her final
watching from afar as they commenced the next phase
vows to the Order in 1973.
in their adventures. (But she did invite the kids to show
Sister Janet began her career in education as a first
up early for one quick photo before the event began —
grade teacher in Medford where she herself had been a
an appropriate request for her last class.) 2 0 17
first grader. Her long teaching career took her to Portland,
Lake Oswego, The Dalles, Salem and finally to St. Paul’s in Fittingly, Sister’s own next adventure after her re-
Eugene from 1992-2008. tirement from teaching, took her to a different kind of
When she first came to St. Paul’s, her kindergarten class garden: she is a Lane County Master Gardener through
was in what was then the housekeeper’s room in the rec- an Oregon State University Extension Service program
tory. As the parish grew, that building was replaced with (although she is quick to say that she’s a Duck) and con-
the parish center and Sister’s classroom was moved to a tinues to teach others about caring for the earth. Rather
modular house on the property. Sister accepted the move, than teaching ABC’s, she shares advice on plants from
but required one important modification: more windows. asparagus to zinnias; is a specialist in composting,
She and her students needed to be able to see outside — to pruning and landscaping; and mentors new trainees.
watch the squirrels run and play, monitor the progress of She says that the Master Gardener Program has the
daffodil bulbs, observe the pear tree they had adopted and same values she taught her kindergartners: “taking care 2 0 15
“grow with the seasons.” Over the years, Sister remem- of God’s good earth.”
bers teaching many groups of siblings — the May’s, the Thank you, Sister Janet, for tending your gardens so
Donnelly’s, the Kelly’s, the Mora’s, the Hughes’ — and faithfully and with such love.
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2 0 14 SUM M ER 2020 9
2 0 12 Dear Kindergartners,
My heart is so full of love for each of you. You and your families have
enfolded me as part of your “growing-up years”; these have been times of joy,
adventure and growth.
I remember many of our projects and adventures: pumpkin patch trips,
201 3 watching wiggly caterpillars turn into monarch butterflies, planting daffodil
bulbs, the flowers coming up just when we needed signs of spring and
watching the trees around the buildings change with the seasons.
As our new classroom was planned, I told them we needed lots of windows
so we could watch the trees around our classroom … and the squirrels on the
bird feeders, snowflakes softly falling. Rain storms and sunshine filled
our space.
Remember March 4 when we marched “ forth” around the school? Also
20 10 celebrating the Holy Days and holidays together? Christmas programs,
Halloween and Valentine parties? Do you remember the Cinnamon Bear
and his adventures about Christmas?
I am still giving away books from the classroom. My nieces and nephew
have enjoyed so many; now I am passing them along to my great-nieces
and nephews.
So many of our other projects and activities have passed through my mind
2 0 11 in the last week. The times we read the stories of Jesus’ life and prayed
together were some of my favorites.
Finally, there is Georgia Two. She is at home with me. She does miss the
stories you read to her. And I can’t build a maze of blocks for her to crawl
through. I think she likes the quiet.
I am leaving you with my e-mail jmarcisz@efn.org if you have a special
20 08 memory you would like to share with me. Remember I have many pictures
of our activities together.
One last secret. Yes, the handprints just outside the door are mine. I did
have help with that project. However, I can’t name the person …
Congratulations to ALL my graduates. You will always be in my heart.
Sisterw Janet
Sister Janet Marcisz, SNJM
20 0 9
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2 0 07
Prayer the pioneers do?” Not that I really know, but it makes me
feel connected to their hardships and empowered that we
too will get through this … one way or another.
What would my great-great-grandmother in Wales have
done? She certainly saw pandemics and famine and lived
The Marist staff was asked this
question: Looking back on the
Coronavirus pandemic, how do
you think you’ll feel about this
in a Time of Trouble
through them (or someone did) because my family and I
are here. But what agonies of uncertainty did she face as she experience in 10 years? Here are
sent her son off to the new land of America and likely never some of their responses:
Reflections on the Pandemic
saw him again? Did she even get a letter back? At least I can
call my mother and siblings to pray, share our hopes and “Amazement at how adaptable we
fears and whistle in the dark together. were as a school and how quickly we
By Rebecca Larson And I am afraid. I’m scared to death of both getting the shifted from traditional classrooms
virus and bringing it home to my family and I’ll do what- to remote learning. Gratitude for the
ever the CDC says I should to prevent the spread of the entire Marist community pitching in
disease to others. to help each other.”
Unlike the faithful women of the Marist family who have million.” We all laughed. (And who said the rosary can’t So far, my immediate family and I have nothing to com-
— Andy Oldham,
been praying the rosary every week for years, it took the be fun!) Assistant Principal
plain about (except perhaps each other.) I feel blessed. My
COVID-19 pandemic for me to pick up the rosary, prompt- Every day we pray that a cure will be found for the virus husband and I are both working from home, and thanks
ed by a desire to do something that would be comforting to among a long litany of other intentions: a priest in Missouri to Marist’s visionary and dedicated staff, my sophomore “I think I’ll be proud of how
my 89-year-old mother who lives alone in a small town in who needs a heart transplant, a nephew who needs a job, was able to finish out the year connected to his teachers resilient people are. I will
Missouri. I’m praying for her health because I am sincerely every missionary in the world, an end to abortions, and and classmates. also try to remember all
afraid I may never see her again in this world. then, our own personal intentions, too. (We get a lot of the positive things that
We did have a scare the other night, though. Our son had
So for several Sunday afternoons in March and April, my mileage from that shared daily rosary.) are coming from this, like
a very red and swollen toe, so painful he couldn’t walk on
mother, my husband, my son and I were on speaker phone, people working together,
Our rosary takes a lot longer than 15 minutes, due to con- it. We set up a telemedicine appointment with a doctor in spending quality family
praying the rosary together. I was so proud one Sunday versation, but, when our pre-prayer discussions threaten New Jersey who answered the call from her home, her little time, connecting with
when my son offered to lead the fifth Glorious mystery … to get a little too fractious, it’s wonderful to be able to say, girl running around in the background. After “examining” others, and just a general
then I noticed the ornery twinkle in his eyes as he leaned “Let’s pray the rosary now” and be united in this meditative the toe live via cell phone, she said she was concerned it was interest in other people’s
over, grinned and said, “I’m going to pick up the pace!” spiritual offering that gives us plenty of time to think about COVID toe and he needed to be tested. But we had been so well-being.”
Those Sundays were an island of calm, but things have our own lives in the context of the life of Jesus. These days careful! Masking, wiping off all surfaces, disinfecting even
— Dr. Erin Gallo, Spanish Teacher
changed with the good weather. Now, since it’s golf season, I’m particularly drawn to His suffering and passion in the the eggs in their cartons! The obvious panic I was feeling
my husband and son are letting my mother and me carry Sorrowful Mysteries, but know the next days will bring joy, prompted some truth-telling from our son, who admitted
“Memories of uncertainty, trust
the prayers. And we’re praying even more. When my broth- glory and light. The rosary witnesses to hope. that he had not maintained social distance in some of his
in God, and gratitude for the gift
er in Texas heard about our Sunday rosary, he decided to A believer in the power of prayer, I am also a believer skateboarding soirees. He was as worried as we were. But we
of family, slowing down and time
join us and added, “Well, why not pray it every day? It only in science and the science is quite clear: COVID-19 is a were able to schedule an in-person appointment with a local spent together.”
takes 15 minutes.” contagious disease that can result in death. Apart from the doctor the very next day. No COVID toe—it was a nasty — Heidi Susec, Theology Teacher
Uh … sure … So every day at 6:30 p.m. the three of us virus itself, what surprises and distresses me these days staph infection and never was I so thrilled with
pray, taking turns, garbling it up when we forget to mute is the myriad conflicting opinions on prevention and the that diagnosis.
ourselves, singing every other decade for variety, creating a appropriate time to resume “normal” activities. What is Many, however, have not been so fortunate. Their experi- ”I hope I will remember it as a time
small oasis of peace and calm in this sea of uncertainty. the right thing to do when we live in the midst of so much ences tell a different story. when we all came together to help
One evening, none of us could remember which mysteries uncertainty? Socially distance 6 feet apart? 20 feet apart? My sister, an RN in Ohio, helps patients who have recov- protect our community. I also hope
were prescribed. (The “mysteries” refer to events in Jesus’ Wear masks in stores but not when out on a walk? Go back ered from COVID-19, the fortunate ones who make it off that looking back it will have been
life.) I bet my brother a cool $1 million that my guess was to business in Phase 2? Open everything up and then close the ventilator after their stay in ICU. She told me about a catalyst for change — so
right. I lost. The next day, when my mother jumped into the it again when (not if) there’s a spike in infections? a 47-year-old woman who was sent home with a walker, many inequalities.”
first mystery without the introductory prayers, he barked, One thing that often gets me through hard times is won- happy to be alive, but incredibly weak and sad; her husband — Renee Cool, Science Teacher
“You owe me three Hail Mary’s, Mom!” like he was at a dering how past generations survived wars and plagues and didn’t make it. My sister is witnessing first-hand the ravages
poker game. “That’s it,” I said, “I’m fining you $100,000 famine. Not always the happiest of thoughts, but it helps of this virus. She is afraid not only for herself as an asthma
for correcting our mother! I can’t afford to pay you the me. I often start by framing the problem with “What would sufferer, but for the potential consequences of being a nurse
12 MARI ST MAGA ZIN E SUM M ER 2020 13
PRAYER IN A TIME OF TROUBLE continued ...
— bringing the virus home to her daughter who uses an What does the future hold for all of us? Many times over Staff responses, continued...
inhaler daily. My sister is driving to visit our mother for the past few months, I have heard people say, “If I just had
”I think I’ll feel “I will feel sad
the 4th of July. She’ll wear a mask and gloves as she stops a crystal ball!” The uncertainty is sometimes worse than
grateful for hav- for all of the
along the way, but there is still the possibility of infection. just knowing the outcome. How bad is it going to get? We
know the virus is out there (or is it in here?) but until we ing everything I lives lost. I hope
Will she unknowingly bring the virus to our mother?
have a vaccine (when will that be?), the only defenses are needed, and that I will feel proud
At the beginning of the pandemic, an alumnus who lives washing hands, not touching your face, wearing a mask I was part of a of how I helped
on the East Coast told me that his frail mother here in and social distancing. Really? That’s all we’ve got? It seems community that my students and
Eugene was facing surgery with no guarantee of making incredible for our “instant” society. Whether it’s news or lifted me, chal- my family navi-
it through. He wanted to be by her side but could not, out food or shopping or even travel, we are used to getting lenged me to do my best, and bent gate the pandemic. And I will feel
of the fear of bringing the virus to an already tenuous what we want, where we want and when we want, quickly. in the storm without breaking.” grateful that I like my husband a lot
situation. Although she made it through the surgery, she We’re used to fast fixes and easy answers. Now, there are — Becky Boyd, English Teacher because we will have spent A LOT
died a few months later, his gentle goodbye said through none. And perhaps that’s an unexpected blessing from this of time together! :)”
the telephone. Since she had been in a “graceful decline” time apart. — Julie Ferrari, Campus Ministry &
for ten years, her death was not unexpected but it made The forced “shelter in place” has changed our pace. Theology Teacher
him think about how it must feel to have family members Perhaps we plan and shop once a week rather than pop-
suddenly sicken and die from this virus and unable to be “I will remind myself not to take the
ping into the store whenever we feel like it. Maybe we’ve
daily routine for granted. And to
with them. Thousands and thousands have had to live and rediscovered that we can cook and it can actually be
be careful what I wish for — I just
die this harsh reality. enjoyable (and edible). We wait in lines (safely) and might
wanted one snow day!”
even venture a conversation (from behind a mask) with
Another one of my brothers (I have four) who lives in
a stranger. While I’ve been at home, I’m re-experiencing — Erica Gingerich, Fine Arts Teacher
inner-city St. Louis is worried about losing his job like
the quiet joy of a growing garden, a hovering humming-
so many others have. He is worried about not being able
bird gracing a business call made from the patio, a pact “I hope that in
to float 0% interest loans to help the friends he considers made with the little boy next door, negotiated over our ten years we
close as family, about helping his son through law school, separating fence, that, when this is over, I’ll bring him will look back
about being able to fix up the dilapidated house he bought cookies and he’ll let me climb his willow tree. on this as a long,
to restore when times were better. He’s always lived strange road we
Small, simple comforts these days, but I’ll take them and
frugally, but that has been by choice, not necessity. He is all went down
I don’t take them as a matter of course. I realize I am
experiencing now what others have perhaps always dealt together and “I think it will have allowed me to get
blessed and not by anything I deserve or have earned.
with. And he’s afraid. My heart goes out to those who are suffering in any way, came out OK.” my priorities straight. I am a gen-
For most of us, the economic implications are such an to those who are caring for them and to our whole flawed, — Walter Fox, History Teacher erally introverted guy and usually “I think the thing that will stand out
unknown. Although Eugene has been relatively untouched beautiful country. Maybe this is why I look back to the enjoy my quiet time. But I realized to me the most from this year is how
by the virus, the economic impact locally and nationally pioneers. They seem to symbolize a fortitude within us “I will always social isolation is different than much the Marist community has
is a reality that some of us have only begun to feel. For the that we don’t always know we have. It helps me just keep remember this introverted. I don’t like it at all. I also shown up. My colleagues continued
first time ever, my siblings and I have talked about how living one day at a time with the rosary as my daily anchor time as being the realize that helping my students to value the students’ well-being
much money we have in our individual savings accounts — a connection with distant family members and time to most cautious grow is why I do this. Chemistry and above all else. Students were in
think and meditate. and aware of my physics are fine subjects to teach
and offered to help each other if needed (until we found class, working hard and
I have no profound words of wisdom to offer (although surroundings (and I really like them), but now consistently doing their best. It’s
out who had the most money and then cheerfully
I do have a lot of words), just the hope that we will all than I have ever that I am generally relegated to just been inspiring on a lot of levels. I
rescinded the offer to him). We’ve even planned worst
take the necessary precautions to been before. Always making sure giving them content as their teacher will also remember teaching my
case scenarios that involve all of us descending on my
keep each other safe and healthy. I am respecting other’s space and I miss the times when I can offer students, home-schooling my kids
mother’s home. It hasn’t come to that and it probably
May we never again get “back to normal,” demanding space from others. The insight as an “old person” that helps and I think I’ll feel proud that all of
won’t, but still.
taking for granted something as simple yet hardest part is being away from my them through a rough time.” us contributed to keeping people
A Marist parent said it’s not just his own family he’s con- profound as a hug; may we create a “new nor- daughter and the best is spending — Ryan Moser, Science Teacher healthy and safe.”
cerned about, he has 51 employees and the financial health mal” with affordable health care and justice for time with my husband.”
of all these other families weigh on him. Some businesses — Beth Wirth, English Teacher
everyone; and may prayer become a constant in
— Sherril Acton, Registrar
will not be able to open again; they are gone. Millions of each of our lives, connecting us with the Spirit that
people in our country are facing these same fears. animates all things.
14 MARI ST MAGA ZIN E SUM M ER 2020 15
E V E RY G I F T
C R E AT E S A S TO RY
God Has a Plan Jerry Thennell ’54 Gives Back
by Suzanne Graf
J erry Thenell ’54 is the second of ten children and you
could say that Catholic schools are in his blood. His
own education started at St. Mary’s School in Eugene.
After graduating from St. Francis High School in 1954, he
Turnbull and Instaprint in Eugene — is proof of that. He
was meeting with customers up until the day before he
retired from Shelton Turnbull.
Giving back to Marist is important to Jerry and his wife
Consider including Marist in your will. A planned MA
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Marist High School Foundation
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accounting. Some of Jerry’s children even attended Marist, port the school through the Annual Fund, Annual Auction countless students and spark their unique Marist story.
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as did his wife’s. and capital campaigns. His planned gift to Marist is a FO
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Planned gifts ensure that Marist will be well-supported Rebecca Larson
Jerry’s upbringing was humble but rich in Catholic values natural extension of decades of generosity.
into the future. Invest in Marist with a planned gift and rlarson@marisths.org
and practical examples of work ethic. His dad grew Blue When asked what he appreciates about Marist, Jerry said,
Pole beans and his mom was a busy housewife and join Marist’s Legacy Society. To join, call us today.
“I value how the school is run, the closed campus and the
mother who also found time to work in the kitchen at commitment of the teachers. I value face-to-face relation-
the Bon Marché. Marist Foundation Legacy Society
ships. If you invest at Marist, you will feel the vibrancy of
His service in the Marine Corps after college reinforced the school.” Jon & Terri Anderson Steve & Kathryn Hutchinson
those values and taught him the importance of sticking When it comes to a planned gift, Jerry is confident that Father David Cullings Ben Salm ’77
with something, no matter the challenge. Jerry’s success his life’s work and continued support of Marist are part of Vicky Hanson Jerry ’54 & Mary Ann Thenell
for 52 years in the printing business — as owner of Shelton God’s plan. “God and I talk all the time,” Jerry says. Cory Howard ’99 Jack Tucker ’68
16 MARI ST MAGA Z INE SUM M ER 2020 17Photo by Toni Cooper
The Marist Olympiad
An auction reimagined for a pandemic world
By Nancy Crowe, Caryn Kimble and Andrea Malpass
P
icture it. Hundreds gathered virtual auction work? What would
in the gym, which has been it feel like? Would people “attend”
transformed into a festive if it were virtual? Do we postpone
welcoming reception area. Bev- until the fall? How do we continue
erages are passed by wait staff as to ask for much needed donations
attendees say hello to new and old and contributions when so many
friends. Light conversation and companies and individuals were
laughter fill the air. Guests take a suffering through temporary
A TRIO OF O LYM PIAN S moment between conversations to
bid on silent auction items placed
closures and furloughs? How do we
celebrate with a global pandemic
A virtual victory for the 49th Marist Auction on rows of draped and decorated going on? How do you auction live
tables. The room is abuzz with ex- at every annual Marist Auction. packages and appeal for tuition
Emcee for the evening, Jeremy Starr ’71 and auctioneer Sid Vorhees get a kick out of watching the three co-chairs parody Olympic history. citement. The announcement comes Until 2020. assistance, without an auction?
over the PA. It is time for the main
F
We had the theme. Marist Olym- At first, the thought of celebrating
or almost 50 years, members rising senior boy. She’s a Marist But navigate they did. With persever- event…the Live Auction! The crowd
of the Marist community have Auction veteran. ance, stamina, creativity and a flair piad. The auctioneer was scheduled. anything felt uncomfortable and
is ushered to the door to cross over
stepped up to chair the an- for comedy. (Check out their gold We had a décor plan. Sponsors unsettling. However, the auction is
Andrea Malpass, a design and mar- into the Activities Center, the “main
nual auction. We’ve been to Vegas, medal performance of Olympic events and donors were committed. such a significant contributor to the
keting expert and Marist parent of a ballroom” for the evening.
the Bahamas and Paris; we’ve gone and memories.) Things were coming together. Then financial health of Marist, cancelling
rising sophomore boy. She had never This is it. Time for a fun night
Country and On Safari. More recently suddenly the Covid-19 shutdown it was not an option. It was decided
attended a Marist Auction. Sponsors remained committed to the of socializing, dining with friends,
we enjoyed a lively Kentucky Derby unfolded as if an onion were being that we had to move forward with a
event, virtual though it was. Silent bidding on donated items, trips and
Photo by Katie Underwood
with the Nehl’s and Dwyer’s, visited peeled. March 13, a National Emer- new date. May 30 was selected
auction baskets were fluffed, photo- adventures. The themed décor is
Santorini with the Elder’s, reveled in a graphed and posted online. The Wine gency is declared and plans begin to provide time to plan and
amazing. For the chairs, committee
Fiesta with the Moore’s and Gonyea’s Cellar went online and Jerry’s Heads/ for Oregon schools to close. March successfully execute the online
volunteers and staff and their many
and enjoyed a classic Wimbledon with Tails game and the Dessert Dash both 16, public gatherings of more than event. It was almost a relief once
months of preparation and work, it
the Cross’, Hudson’s and Penn’s. All of became raffles while while the New is all about this moment, and to see 25 people are banned. Shortly after the decision was made. We had a
these events contributed significantly Car Raffle returned for the second how their hard work has paid off. that, no more than 10 people could plan. We were moving forward. In
to fun and funding for Marist. year, this time sponsored by The tables of ten are meticulously gather….and so on and so on. the end it was a seemingly easy de-
And then there was 2020. Sheppard Motors. Sid Voorhees, set for the delicious meal about to As the state restrictions ramped cision. The auction has always been
Auction co-chairs Nancy Crowe, Andrea Malpass and Marist’s auctioneer for his 36th year be served. Screens are strategically up at the end of March and be- about the kids. The “show must go
Enter three women from different Caryn Kimble.
learned how to orchestrate a lives- placed so that the entire room can ginning of April regarding stay-at- on” to ensure their future at Marist.
backgrounds and experiences:
Their chosen theme, the Marist tream auction ably assisted by see what is happening on the stage. home orders and group gatherings, There is a lot that goes into the
Nancy Crowe, a Chicago transplant, Olympiad, was rather prophetic emcee Jeremy Starr ’71. Past chairs Everyone finds their assigned table we quickly realized that an in- annual auction. It takes hundreds of
mother of two boys — a rising junior given that the pandemic restrictions and volunteers returned to catalog and prepares to be wined and dined person event would not be possible. hours and volunteers and months
and a rising freshman — and a skilled suddenly loomed. How do you have items, decorate the theatre and lend and to raise their paddles for the The words “pivot” and “creative” of work for it to come together. But
meeting planner by trade. She’d only an auction without … having an their support. live auction. The entire crowd is worked their way into our vocab- 2020 was going to be very different.
been to one Marist Auction. auction? They needed the spirit of there for one reason — to benefit ulary. We began to discuss the It was strange new territory with
Cue the trumpets: The Marist Olympi-
Caryn Kimble, a financial planner, Olympians to navigate Marist’s major ad team did Marist proud and ushered current and future Marist students. options and monitor how other only a handful of people planning,
Marist football parent of Spirit Store fundraiser and community-building in new ways of succeeding. Brava The energy in the room is palpable. organizations were handling their organizing and executing through
fame, alumni parent and mother of a event in the wake of COVID-19. Nancy, Caryn and Andrea! It is the same setting year after year spring auctions. How would a weekly Zoom calls. To comply with
1 8 MARI ST MAGA ZIN E SUM M ER 2020 19Photo courtesy of Nancy Cowe
Photo by Toni Cooper
Photo by Toni Cooper
Photo by Toni Cooper
Photo by Lydia Nelson ’19
Co-chairs Nancy Crowe and Andrea Malpass enjoy President Suzanne Graf and Principal Stacey Baker Rebecca Larson and Suzanne Graf keep a sharp eye
the action from home. watch the auction happen. on the progress.
Photo by Toni Cooper
The production team behind the scenes at the auction include Dave Hall from Zion Ideas Productions Inc., Marist marketing manager Chris Miller, Marist Advancement
administrative coordinator Heather Boyles and auction co-chair Caryn Kimble.
state mandates, less than ten people from all over the country tuning in auction will look like. It is our hope
were on the set in the Marist the- to watch and participate. There was that we will once again be able to
atre for the livestreamed event. The even a bidder from the United King- gather in a large group in the Activ-
traditional auction in the Activity dom! Small gatherings of ten or less ity Center. Striving to return to the
Center normally attracts nearly 500 took place in private homes. Most traditional auction is important not
people. Like anything new, there importantly, at a time when we are only because it is a much-anticipat-
were a lot of unknowns and a bit of all living with so much uncertainty, ed social and community-building
anxiety. The ”what-ifs” were plenti- the generosity of our donors and event, but it will also indicate that
ful. We were all on pins and needles, participants was overwhelming the pandemic is over. Now that will A behind-the-scenes look at the crew running the 49th Annual Marist Auction from the Marist theatre.
concerned about how it was going and emotional. be something to celebrate! As one
Photo by Toni Cooper
Photo by Toni Cooper
Photo by Toni Cooper
to go. Words cannot express how auction veteran who really enjoys
What a night! It was not at all grateful we are to everyone who the traditional in-person auction
how it normally looks or what any of donated their time, contributed said, “It was successful but I hope
us anticipated a mere seventy-five auction items, sponsored the event we never have to do it this way
days prior. The “what if’s” melted and participated in the auction. The again.” However, we know that if
away as everything went off with- outpouring of support was amazing. we must pivot and get creative,
out a hitch. Four hundred registered The reminders of what an incredible we are ready.
bidders logged on for the one-hour supportive community we belong to We look forward to seeing you
Event coordinator Katie Underwood pulls a raffle tickdet Emily Boyd ’15 volunteers behind the scenes to help with Charles de Gaulle makes an appearance on behalf of his
live event. For the first time in our are numerous. at the 2021 Auction. Until then be out of the cup held by auctioneer Sid Vorhees. questions from virtual attendees. friend, history teacher Jon Nuxoll.
auction’s history, we had bidders We do not know what the 2021 safe, be well. WE ARE ONE.
20 MARI ST MAGA ZIN E SUM M ER 2020 21CAMPUS NOTES CAMPUS NOTES
Spartan Program Raises $42,000 for the Babies Forever No. 1 Marist Wins the Combined Swim District Title At the state meet, the 400-yard Free
Relay took third and the 200-yard
Photo by Toni Cooper
Photo by Dempsey O’Leary ’20
Photo by Toni Cooper
Medley Relay took fourth, while Ellison
was fourth in the 100-yard Backstroke
and 5th in the 100-yard Butterfly and
James was sixth in both the 200-yard
Free and in the 100-yard Backstroke.
All-American Swimmers
Photo by Toni Cooper
a Following the cancellation of the OSAA 4A Boys
Basketball Championships, the Spartans celebrate
as best they can by cutting down the school net and
displaying their No. 1 status.
On March 12, after beating No. 16 La a The boys and girls swim teams celebrate their district team win with head coach Ryan Elliott.
Grande in a first round playoff game at Last February, the Marist swim Freestyle and Anderson who was second
a The 2019-20 Mr. and Ms. Spartan team.
home, the No. 1 ranked Spartan boys program won the combined team title in the 200-yard Individual Medley. The
Despite COVID-19’s interruption hosting a Trivia Night, holding a Patriot were headed to the OSAA 4A state boys at the 4A/3A/2A/1A SD3 District Meet boys sent two relays and four individuals
of everything at Marist including the for the Preemies dance, and, of course, a Senior NISCAA Academic All-Americans Katie
basketball quarterfinals in Portland after the girls placed second and the boys to the state meet in late February where
2020 Mr. and Ms. Spartan Pageant, the sending out letters to family and friends Thompson, Lauren Barry and Aubrie Ellison.
just as COVID-19 was posed to shut the placed first in an incredibly exciting and both Anderson and McQuaid earned
Spartan team still managed to raise describing their mission and asking for
state down. At first, OSAA announced dramatic finish. sixth place in their individual races. Senior swimmers Katie Thompson,
$42,000 for the Children’s Miracle donations. “I’m really proud of the hard
“It was pandemonium on deck. The top performances for the girls at Lauren Barry and Aubrie Ellison have
Network (CMN) and Sacred Heart’s work the team did on behalf of CMN that no fans, including parents, could
Everyone was jumping, yelling, the district meet include a win in the been selected as Academic All-Americans
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). and the NICU babies, and I am grateful attend the games but then, as the team screaming,” swim coach Ryan Elliot 400-yard Free Relay by sophomore Sofia by the National Interscholastic Swim-
Considering that an average good year to the Marist community for the neared Portland, the OSAA announced said about the final event of the meet: James and seniors Lauren Barry, Aubrie ming Coaches Association of America for
would bring in approximately $50,000 tremendous support they gave to the they would follow the lead of the NCAA the boys 400-yard Freestyle Relay Ellison and Lily Fitzharris. Barry also their accomplishments in the pool and in
total, including pageant ticket sales and program again this year. I wish we could
and the NBA and cancel any further performance by freshmen Kyler Lajoie placed first in the 50-yard Freestyle, the classroom. To qualify for this award
the ever-popular Dash-for-Cash segment have finished with the Spartan Pageant
competitions. Turn the bus around. The and Jackson Anderson, junior Ryan Ellison was first in the 100-yard the girls had to maintain a 3.6 GPA, place
of the pageant, their work this year was and all of the fun that event would
Spartans had been riding a 13-game win Watts and sophomore Trent McQuaid. Butterfly and second in the 100-yard at the state tournament and/or be selected
remarkable under the circumstances. have offered, but the team succeeded
Other top performances for the boys Backstroke. The 200-yard Medley Relay to an all-state team at least once in their
Before being sent home for remote in meeting its first priority: being baby streak and it goes without saying that
were McQuaid who was second in both (James, Barry, Ellison and senior Katie high school career.
learning, the team raised money by savers,” said Bill Ferrari, English teacher they were heartbroken not to be able to the 200-yard Freestyle and the 500-yard Thompson) placed second.
collecting donations in their plastic tubs, and program coordinator. prove themselves against the other top
teams in the state. It is the first time
Seniors Travel to Guatemala On Medical Mission Trip
Photo courtesy of Lily Fitzharris ’20
since the OSAA started awarding state
champions in 1919 that there wouldn’t Just before our state and the country
Photo courtesy of Lily Fitzharris ’20
Senior Colin McCarthy
Photo courtesy of Kevin McCarthy
be a boys basketball team crowned shut down due to COVID-19, seniors
Signs with Bushnell champion at any level. The circumstanc- Lily and Mark Fitzharris traveled to
Guatemala for the second year in a
University es make the Spartans forever No. 1, but
row to serve as medical translators.
they would have preferred to prove it on
This Fall, senior Colin McCarthy Lily says that her love for these trips
the court. started after a service trip to Mexico her
will be joining the eSports team at
Bushnell University (formerly Northwest sophomore summer. The two made the
Christian University) to compete Softball Earns trip alongside their dad and a team of
in League of Legends, a multiplayer
online video game. Bushnell is the first
Top GPA Award people wanting the same thing—to help
other people. “Every single Guatemalan
collegiate team in the state of Oregon to Even though the spring sports season person I met was incredibly interesting
offer athletic scholarships for eSports. a Senior Colin McCarthy signs with Northwest because they all live such different lives
was canceled just two weeks into the
Bushnell currently offers scholarships Christian University (now Bushnell University). from me, but there are still things that
season, the softball team still earned the we can relate on, and it’s really cool to
in four different games — League of
Legends, Rocket League, Hearthstone States that offer athletic scholarships to honor of having the top GPA among all get a different perspective,” Lily said.
and Overwatch — and will be adding highly-skilled videogamers. In 2019, 380 4A softball teams in the OSAA Academ- The Fitzharrises returned to Marist just
Fortnite Battle Royale later. Bushnell million people around the world actively ic All-State competition based on their a Senior Lily Fitzharris helps translate between one day before COVID-19 transitioned a Senior Lily Ftizharris in Guatemala.
is one of just 115 schools in the United watched and/or competed in eSports. first semester grades. Spanish and English for the doctors and nurses while Marist to remote learning.
on a medical mission trip in Guatemala.
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