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From the PrincipalJune 2005Dear Alumni and Friends of Ward,As the school year comes to an end, I would like to thank you for your support. I am including some of the samethoughts to you that I spoke to our parents about in May. We all want what is best for our students and BishopWard. Education is full of challenges on a daily basis for parents as well as educators. Our job is to meet thesechallenges and make what we feel are the best decisions on our student’s behalf. I know we do this more oftenthan not.Graduation went very well. Our seniors did a fantastic job in all areas. They were offered more than 1.3 milliondollars in scholarships. I wish all the seniors the best of luck and hope many of their dreams come true. They nowjoin the ranks of many of you that have walked these halls.Bishop Ward continues to meet the needs of the students in our community and beyond. We see great kids comethrough our doors every day and we continue to seek better ways to meet their needs. This is why all of you are soimportant. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers and continue to help us in our efforts.Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance and may God continue to bless all of you.Sincerely yours,Dennis Dorr ’73PrincipalBishop Ward Initiates the“Cornerstone Club” CampaignSince our humble beginning in 1908, Bishop Ward High School has remained a cornerstone in the Kansas City,Kansas Catholic community for almost a century. During this period, more than 12,000 young men and womenhave graduated from Bishop Ward. Just like in 1908 and 1929, it is time to begin building for the future.Today, we must bond together once again. The Cornerstone Project will augment this historical institution into thenext 100 years. Bishop Ward High School needs your help. Our goal of $250,000 is based on 1,000 gifts of $250(minimum). If our goal of $250,000 can be reached, the earnings from this campaign will be divided into two areas.Earnings will be allotted to scholarship assistance and toward upgrading Bishop Ward facilites. With the moneyallotted toward the athletic field renovation, an NFL grant may be available to match dollar for dollar all moneytowards Dorney Field.Become Part of the CornerstoneBishop Ward High School needs you to become a member of the Cornerstone Club. Your tax deductible gift of$250 can ensure that students are able to attend the wonderful school on 18 th Street and provide them with afacility to excel. You will make a difference. Please help endow Bishop Ward with afinancial contribution to guarantee an exceptional future.2If you would like to contribute, receive more information, or become part of theCornerstone Club Campaign team, please contact Chris Carey atccarey@wardhigh.org or 913-371-6901.

AthleticsSoftball Led by Outstanding SeniorsContributed by Coach Natalie Harris Muehlberger ’96The 2005 Softball team was led by 5 strong seniors. Anna Breitenstein and Clare Stump were this year’scaptains and three year letter winners. Kim Lipovitz was a 2 year letter winner and part of the last year’s statequalifing team along with Breitenstein and Stump. Hayley Stadler and Leah Anzicek were four year membersof the squad and letter winners this season; additionally, Stadler also made the Salina trip to State with theteam last season. These five girls were great leaders and worked hard each day to help themselves and theirteammates get better.Other members of the varsity included Juniors Jessica Ogan and Rachel Oswald, Sophomores Megan Millerand Ashley Milberger and Freshmen Rose Breitenstein, Amelia Bartkoski, and Hannah Dusil.Even though their 3-19 record didn’t show it, all of these girls were great players and hard workers. Mostimportantly, they had great hearts and love for this game. We were a young team this season, I know theexperience gained by the younger players will only help us next year - I am very proud of my Senior playersand the leadership they brought to the team. We wish them the best of luck in all of their future endeavors.Ward/Piper Swim Team Builds NumbersGuided by head coach, Amy Bartlow and assistant coach Megan Gann Theiman ’98, the Cyclones workedhard this season to build numbers and gain experience. The Swim Team is a combined team with Piper HighSchool. This year’s team featured Varsity Letterwomen: Freshmen Lynsie Docman, Kari Harrington, KatieTurner, Sophomore Kelly McKiernan, and Senior Sarah Harrington. JV squad included: Sophomores MarieFisackerly, Erin Ramirez, Freshman Sarah Waggoner, and Junior Emma Rodriguez; In their most recent meet,several swimmers did exceptionally well at most of their meets. Recently, at Bonner Springs the team collectivelytook first place. In the 100 Butterfly and 100 Backstroke Katie Turner took first; in the 200 and 500Freestyle Lynsie Docman took first; in the 200 IM Sarah Harrington took 5th; in the 50 Freestyle KariHarrington took 8th; in the 100 Freestyle Kelly McKiernan took 3rd; in the 100 Breaststroke Sarah Harringtontook 3rd; and in the 400 Freestyle Relay Kelly McKiernan, Katie Turner, and Lynsie Docman took first place.Golf Team SendsBrowne to StateThe Golf team had a span of skills ranging from Freshmenthrough Seniors this year. They competed well throughoutthe season and underclassmen learned a lot along thecourse of the season. Seniors Mark Browne, NickLysaught, and Matt Yadrich had several strong finishes, andlead the team. The men were coached by Marty Brock andMike Kelly.Senior Mark Browne qualified to compete at State inCoffeyville on May 23 and he shot 81 and was ranked 21out of 103 competitors. Mark was also awarded the KansasCity Junior Golf Foundation Scholarship and earned theMVP award from the team. Despite losing several Seniorsfor next year, the team is looking to buildupon their skills and work toward a greatseason next Spring.Photo by Marty BrockThe 2005 golf team: Back Row (L-R): SeniorNick Lysaught, Junior Shahin Farajolah, JuniorEddie Cahill, Sophomore Cale Karrick,Junior Dustin McGinnis; Front Row5(L-R): Freshmen Matt Williams,Freshman Corbin Chipps, Senior MarkBrowne, and Junior Daniel Keller.

Cyclone ServiceNational Honor Society Continues toDemand the Best from Its MembersContributed by Katie Mann ’05Chosen to be a member of the National Honor Society is being chosen to represent the characteristics of anhonored organization. “Noblesse Oblige,” the motto, “Those to whom much is given, much is expected” can beseen as the foundation of the National Honor Society. Members are expected to possess the qualities ofservice, leadership, character and scholarship and are to demonstrate those in their daily activities.By being a service-orientated organization, it is very important that the members of the National HonorSociety give back to their community. Members are asked to obtain 36 hours of community service in additionto the hours required for their Religion classes. These hours are asked to be in school and out of school. Indoing this, not only can the school benefit from the extra service, but also the community. The biggest serviceproject that the Society participated in was Make A Difference Day. During this day, NHS members went to OurLady of Unity Grade School to help repaint their library after a fire destroyed it in 1999. It was amazing to seehow students can come together and make a difference. In just a few short hours, the library went from plainwhite walls, to a place that is warm and welcoming to students.Photo by Colleen Lillig Mann ’77Senior NHS members Megan Szczygiel andKatie Mann relax after giving their outstandingspeeches at the Ward auction.Throughout the year, NHS members were also challengedto perform at a high level academically. Already seen asstrongly motivated individuals, members must go beyond thenorm, and strive for excellence. All are expected to lead byexample and the members did this by making honor rollduring all the quarters and at semester.On April 24th, the 2004-2005 session of the National HonorSociety concluded as the 2005-2006 began. On this night,28 seniors, who throughout their years in NHS, completedapproximately 1500 hours of community service graduated,and 25 new members were inducted. The National HonorSociety is a prestigious organization and one to be proud ofbelonging to. It has been my privilege to serve as presidentthis past year and see what wonderful things the NationalHonor Society has accomplished.In closing, I would like to thank Mrs. Anita Gregory ‘68, National Honor Society Sponsor, and this year’sofficers for all their hard work: Seniors, Lauren Brooks - Vice-President, Clare Stump - Co-Secretary, ChristinaGarcia - Historian and Juniors: Zach Mark - Treasurer, Lant Fogarty - Co-Secretary. I would also like to saycongratulations to next years officers: Zach Mark - President, Lant Fogarty - Vice-President, Brooke Conner -Co-Secretary, Cecilia Stump - Co-Secretary, Kaycee Overcash -Treasurer, and Kinsley Tluscik -Historian. Next year’s NationalHonor Society will consist of 48members. It is certain that thesemembers willcontinue to representthe qualitiespivotal to theNational HonorSociety.Pictured at Left, the 2004-2005 NHS Officers at the2005-2006 NHS inductionceremony: (L-R):Senior Clare Stump,Junior Lant Fogarty,Senior Katie Mann, SeniorChristina Garcia, JuniorZach Mark, and SeniorLauren Brooks.6

Save the Date/FYIGolf Tournament Almost HereThe 2005 Bill Lindquist Golf Classic is set for Friday, June 17 at SunflowerHill Golf course. The cost is $100 per player/$400 per team. A variety ofsponsorship levels are available. The field is limited to 144 and we are fillingup fast. The first 144 PAID golfers will play. We ask for your payment andreservation by June 10. This is a 21 and over event. If you have any questionsor need more information on sponsorhip opportunities, please call oremail Chris Carey at 913-371-6901 or ccarey@wardhigh.org. Hope to seeyou on June 17th!Tropical Paradise Polka Dance to Benefit WardThe St. Veronica Lodge #115 is planning a Tropical Paradise Polka Dancefeaturing the Don Lipovac Orchestra, Saturday, July 9, 2005 from 7:00 p.m. to11:00 p.m. at the Holy Family Church Hall, 515 Ohio KCKS. Food and beveragesare available for sale. Tickets are $10.00 each. To purchase ticketscontact Julie Schneller at (913) 268-7640 or Margaret Racki Mertes at (913)631-6707. This dance is sponsored by St. Veronica Lodge of the AmericanSlovenian Catholic Union, KSKJ. All proceeds will benefit Bishop Ward toupdate the technology in the computer labs. KSKJ will match up to $1,000 ofthe proceeds.Cyclone Night Athletics & ActivitiesFundraiser set for AugustBishop Ward invites you to attend the annual Cyclone Night Athletics & ActivitiesFundraiser on Friday, August 19, 2005 at St. Patrick’s Parish Center at94th and State Ave. in Kansas City, KS. Tickets are $25 per person. A ticketincludes a Mexican buffet, drinks, and a raffle drawing. This is a 21 and overevent. More infomation will be coming in July about this fun evening. Help uskick off the school year by supporting your Ward teams and activities. You willget a chance to meet with all the coaches and hear about upcoming seasons.If you have any questions or would like to help sponsorthis event, please contact Angie Gregory at 913-371-76901 or amgregory@wardhigh.org.

Reunion NewsPlease notify the Development Office if you are planning a class reunion.We can provide class lists, labels, and communication services through the AfterWard& the Ward website, www.wardhigh.org.Class of 1955Our plans for the Class of 1955 50-year Class Reunion are well underway. We have heard from severalclassmates who plan to attend the festivities. Thank you for your early response! There are still some of youwho we are looking forward to hearing from in the very near future. When we know how many to expect,planning becomes much easier. You should have received a letter in March 2005 that lists all events. Pleasesend your reservation & check to: WHS Class of 1955 Reunion, Carol (Becky) Pinter 2119 N. 68th St.KC KS 66109. For any questions, please contact Becky at bpinter@planetkc.com or 913-299-8845.Combined Reunion for the Classes of 1956-1960This year’s multi-year reunion for Classes ’56 thru ’60 is being planned for the evening of September 17th atthe Sylvester Powell Community Center in Mission, KS. Mark your calendars now for this big event. A mailingwas sent out on May 20th with the full details. You don’t want to miss the fun of dinner, partying and renewingfriendships. For questions, email Madelyn (Wendel) Regan at eregan@kc.rr.com or call any committeemember: Jim and Sally (Barrett) Sanders, Barbara (Alieksaites) Cunneen, Sue (Stewart) Grosdidier, Rosalie(Golkoski) Rastorfer, Carol (Crain) Thomas or Madelyn (Wendel) and Ed Regan. We hope to see you there!Class of 1965Our 40th reunion is on it’s way! The dates are July 1-July 3. Informational letters were mailed out recently andif you didn’t get yours, please contact Jim Wasko. If anyone is interested in helping, contact Jim Wasko at913-963-5500. Join us in planning this must-attend event. More details will be coming through the mail.Class of 1970The Class of ’70 will have its 35th Reunion June 10-11. Plans include a golf tournament on Friday followed bya gathering that evening at WyCo Lake’s James P. Davis Hall. Saturday’s activities include a dinner and danceat Ward. More details will be coming. Please contact Don Denney at 913-573-5544 if you have any questionsor would like to help.Class of 1985Mark your calendars now, our reunion is being planned for the weekend of Sept. 30. On Friday, Sept. 30 therewill be a 4-man golf scramble. Friday evening is a happy hour at Sunset Bar & Grill off of 82nd & Parallel inKCKS. All Ward Alumni & Friends are invited to join us Friday evening at Sunset. On Saturday, Oct. 1, we willhave Mass at St. Pat’s followed by a dinner & dance at Dub’s Dread Country Club. On Sunday, Oct. 2nd therewill be a picnic at Wyandotte County Lake for everyone to bring their families to & enjoy. Invitations & informationwill be coming in the mail soon! Check the Ward website, www.wardhigh.org or contact Margaret(Peterson) Shriver at 913-441-9487 or Jane (Tomasic) Wilkinson at 913-441-8328.Class of 1990Interested in organizing or working on your 15 year reunion? Start-up $$ available from the 10 Year. ContactAndrea Pettey Watson at (913)631-6409 or dnawatson@prodigy.net.Class of 1995We will be celebrating our 10 yr. reunion on Sat., Aug. 13 at Community America Ballpark, home of the KC T-Bones baseball team, by the KS Speedway. The Centerfield Tailgate Party begins at 5:30 and includes a BBQdinner, 2 drink tickets, & a ticket to the 7:05p.m. game. The cost is $20 per person & you need to RSVP assoon as possible! More info. will be coming or contact Emily Burns at emilyburns77@hotmail.com. Friends,family, & children welcome! Post-Game festivities to be announced! Please help us locatethe following classmates: Jennifer Costigan, Janet George, Kelli Holeck, and EvanMorrison. If you know how to contact them, please let us know!!8

Reunion NewsCombined Reunion: 1st Annual Ward “Lovefest” for the Classes of 1960-1969The Class of 1965 is sponsoring our first reunion event on Friday, July 1. It is a “Ward 1960s Lovefest.” Allgraduates from 1960-1969 are invited to this happening. It will be held at St. Pat’s Parish Center at 94th andState Ave. in KCKS from 6:30-11:30p.m. The cost is $20 per person and it includes an open bar (beer &wine), hors d’oeuvres, and former WHB DJ Roger Rafferty. There will be a social hour from 6:30-7:30p.m. andthe evening will continue from 7:30-11:30 with dancing, games, prizes, and surprises.Even though this is aimed at graduates from the 1960s, all Ward graduates and friends are invited to this funevening! We hope multiple Ward classes of grandparents, parents, and grand children will come together.We hope to have music from the 1930s through the 1990s. So, we are planning fun and dancing for all ages.Obviously, we will have more Rock-n-Rollers as the night goes on.For planning purposes, we would appreciate your response by June 10. Also, on Saturday, June 4 at10:00a.m. we will have a planning meeting at Ward for this event. Please contact Jim Wasko at 913-963-5500if you have any questions or are interested in helping.Please see the form below to fill out and mail for your reservation to the “Ward 1960s Lovefest.”Ward 1960s Lovefest Reservation Form__________Yes, I will be attending the “60s Lovefest” reunion. Enclosed is my check.Total persons attending ____________ x $20 per person = ____________Please list names of those attending: ___________________________________________________________Yes, I would like to help with planning, decorating, or anything as needed.Name: _________________________ Phone #: _________________________Please mail this response form & your payment to:Dave Duckers “Ward 1960s Lovefest”; Security Bank of KC; 7th & Minnesota, Ste. 610; KC, KS 66101Alumni Association Information (cont. from p. 1)The organization is in the process of dividing into committees to better meet the needs of the school and tooffer several options for participation in activities. Some committees include: Grounds, Event Planning,Centennial Planning, and Student Scholarship/Recruitment.Meetings are held once a month at Bishop Ward, generally on the 3 rd or 4 th Tuesday of the month at 6p.m.. Ifyou would like to attend a meeting, please call the Development Office to confirm the date and time. Thisgrassroots organization is striving to help Bishop Ward through time, talent, and treasure. So giving andvolunteering at any level is greatly appreciated and encouraged.While the Alumni Association is striving to play a powerful role in assisting the high school, they are lookingforward to bringing Ward Alums and friends of Ward together. The Association will be sponsoring variousevents through the year and encourage participation in many events including class reunions.Would you like to become a part of the Alumni Association?Please contact Angie Gregory at amgregory@wardhigh.org or 913-371-6901or cut out and return this response box to Angie at your earliest convenience.Name: _____________________________________________________Class of: ________________________Phone #: __________________________________________Committee(s) you are interested in: (Circle all that may apply)Grounds Event PlanningCentennial Planning Student Scholarship/Recruitment9

Class Notes30sAgatha Little ’30 passed awayin April 2005.40sJohn Lawrence ’41 passedaway in March 2005.Maurice J. Stack, who would’vebeen in the Class of 1941,except that he went to WWII,passed away Jan. 11, 2005.Jane F. Haynes Stack ’43passed away Nov. 13, 2002.Betty Blinzler ’44 passed awayon January 18, 2004.Margaret Irene Roos Leber ’44passed away on April 3, 2005.Richard Krupich ’47 passedaway on Dec. 22, 2004.Leo Taylor ’47 passed away in2004.Betty Hart ’48 passed awayin March 2005.50sCharles Hobbs ’56 is asking forprayers for his cancer treatment.Pat Brown Storm ’56 passedaway in March 2005.Marguerite Hobbs Crane ’57passed away on January 24,2005.60sJoe Casey ’68 sends his greetingsto all fellow Cyclone graduates.Joe has just celebrated his 30thanniversary with General Motors.He is currently working as a SeniorReliability Engineer for GM’s NorthAmerican Quality and is located attheir metal stamping facility inLordstown, Ohio. Joe and his wife,Cheryl live in Warren, Ohio. Joe’soldest, Kelly ’96 lives inTonganoxie, while his two youngerchildren, Kevin &Coleen, both attendBowling GreenState University inOhio.70sMary Ann Wenski ’70 passedaway on April 4, 2005.Michele Coe-Livas ’71 passedaway on May 9, 2005.News from the Gorman Family:Jerry Gorman ’74 was sworn inas the Wyandotte CountyDistrict Attorney on January 10,2005. His wife, VickiFredrickson Gorman ’74,teaches at St. Patrick’s GradeSchool in Kansas City, KS.Emily Gorman ’01 graduatedfrom the University of NotreDame just this May with adegree in Mathematics. Emilywas one of the three mathmajors chosen from NotreDame’s Math Department toreceive the “Norman andBeatrice Haaser MathematicsScholarship.” Pete Gorman ’04is currently attending CreightonUniversity in Omaha, NE and isin the Athletic Training Program.Hattie Gorman ’07 is finishingup her Sophomore year atWard.Hans and Wernher Kuck ’78are both working for RaytheonSpace & Airborne Systems in ElSegundo, CA, as configurationanalysts for the SystemsEngineering Center. Wernherworks on the ATFLIR radarprogram for the Navy’s F/A-18SuperHornet and Hans worksfor the Advanced ProgramsLaboratory. Their offices areonly a 45-second walk from oneanother. They are still living just2 miles apart along the PacificCoast in the South Bay of LosAngeles since 1987. MikeVesel ’78 has made two visits tothe area in the past year as anemployee of Boeing, based inSt. Louis, MO.80sBernadette J. Kovac Tomasic’84 and Mark A. Tomasic ’69would like to announce theirmarriage on Dec. 16, 2004 inLas Vegas.00sJackie Stroble ’00, graduatedMay 14, 2005 Summa CumLaude from the University ofMissouri-Rolla with a BS degreein Electrical Engineering. Jackiealso was awarded honorablemention for the Alton B. Zerbyand Carl T. Koerner OutstandingElectrical or Computer EngineeringStudent Award. Thisaward is given to students whohave demonstrated a balancedexcellence in academics,character, and contribution tosociety, and are about to continueto graduate school or enterthe profession. Jackie alsoserved as the President of theSociety of Women Engineers atUMR for the 2004-2005 year.She will be continuing hereduation at UMR to achieve anMS EE, aspiring to work forRockwell Automation.Friend of WardRosemary Mikesic, Friend ofWard, passed away on May 7,2005.10

Class of 2005Congratulations to the Bishop Ward High SchoolClass of 2005!Our 95 graduates this year were awardedover 1.3 Million in scholarships!Welcome to the Alumni Family!Martín Tapia AlvarezLeah Renée AnzicekAmanda Maria BalliettElizabeth Ann BartkoskiKrystal Michelle BaughmanSean Michael BeggsLauren Kaye BellangaSara Michael BennettChristopher Ryan BradyAnna Marie BreitensteinLauren Diane BrooksMark Joseph BrowneKathleen Annette CahillMonica Renee CalderónMegan Ashley CallahanMatthew Daniel CampbellErica Nicole CamposMiguel Angel ContrerasApril CorderoAlexis Marie DavidsonAmy René DavilaAnita DolinarDanielle Anthonette FrancoAndres GalvanChristina GarciaElissa Nicole GarciaAnthony Joseph GedminasKimberly Susan GolubskiSarah Elizabeth GravesMarlen Liseth GuillénClaudia Susana GutierrezSarah Lynne HarringtonMaggie Ann HechtAshlee Nichole HernandezVianney Alicia HernándezJason Dean HerriottAlejandro Federico HolguinTheresa Marie HoytalAlana Lynn JaskiniaJessica Gabrielle JohnsonLarry Eugene Johnson Jr.Holly Nicole KeithRobert Joseph KellnerDerek Richard KempfHaley Elizabeth KlemencicChristopher Paul Kuzila Jr.Kimberly Ann LipovitzMatthew LopezMichelle Antonette LopezPatrick Andrew LoyaRocio LunaNicholas James LysaughtCampion Gabriel MadrigalKatie Colleen MannPamela Alyss MartellSelene MartinezErica J. MoraLawrence Charles MurrayDiana Alejandra MuñozMarcos NavarroSaiga NooriPhillip Richard NorrisColette Therese OdleAimee Eileen OrelMark Anthony PatinoMiguel Angel Ramirez Jr.Victoria Christina RamirezDavid Thomas RankRyan Michael ReedAlesia Nicole ReyesMichaela Ann ReynoldsEvan Christopher RiggsDaniel Alan RiosTerry Wayne Roblez Jr.Guy Lee RyunStefan George SamskeyMegan Barry SanchezLouis Michael ScherzerCassie Leigh SchmidtBridget Christine ShominAaron Michael SingletonStephonne Jamall SingletonHayley René StadlerCharles Dean Stanturf Jr.Clare Therese StumpMegan Marie SzczygielStephanie Anne UrendaSonya Linda ValdovinoArturo VillarrealBrandon Vernell WayneJoshua Ray WidenerMartha Elena WilliamsRichard Cor DeLeon WilliamsFrank Matthew Yadrich11

Bishop Ward High School708 N. 18th St.Kansas City, KS 66102www.wardhigh.orgReturn Services RequestedNon-Profit Org.U.S. PostagePAIDPermit No. 306Kansas City, KS 66102AfterWard, the informationalnewsletter of Bishop Ward High School, iswritten and edited by Angie Gregory ’96.PresidentFr. Michael HermesPrincipalDennis Dorr ’73Director of DevelopmentChris CareyAssociate Director of DevelopmentZizi AsfourAssistant Director of DevelopmentAngie Gregory ’96Main Office: 913-371-1201Development: 913-371-6901Fax: 913-371-2145Do You have Alumni News To Submit?Please mail this form back to the DevelpmentOffice with any updates/information for ClassNotes; you may also email your info toAngie Gregory at amgregory@wardhigh.org.Name:Maiden Name:Year Graduated:Address:City/State/Zip:Email:~Leave A Legacy~Have you considered includingBishop Ward High Schoolin your estate or will?Contact the Development Office if you have alreadyincluded Ward in your estate plansor would like more information on how to do so.Alum News:12