1982 - 83
Class Leaders
Student Body Officers – Steve Condas, president; Nena Cook, 1st vice president; Allison Obermann, 2nd vice president: Bill Hodkin, 3rd vice president; Laura Barber, secretary; J.J. McNamara, treasurer.
Senior Class Core – President Kathy Reeves, Sam Simos, Jocelyn Azarcon, Sarah McElvain, Patrick Quinn.
Junior Class Core – President Len Murphy, Dave Leo, Ross Brunetti, Bart Bruns, Rich Murray.
Sophomore Class Core – President Bill Williams, John Oliver, Dominic Albo, Michael Freed, Christopher McLaren.
Freshman Class Core – President Michael Allein, Greg Hall, Lisa Nelson, Michelle Panush, George Singler.
During the Summer
Teacher Chuck McKenna led a two-week trip to western Europe with graduates Marjorie Singler, Sally Arendt, Lauren Freed and Sherrie Hixon and senior-to-be Amy Wolfe.
After a decade of losing, the Automotive baseball team of freshmen and sophomores went undefeated for much of the summer and ended up finishing third in the tournament, led by pitchers Danny Auer, Mike Layden and Pat Baker and fielders Sean Skamnes, Paul Barbiero, Ric Trentman and Brad Knell.
Summer renovations expanded the bookstore and added a trophy case in a newly painted cafeteria. The Multipurpose Center also was modified. A new locker room was developed for girls’ athletic teams, spearheaded by Coach Nadine Hutson. It provided an inner room where girls could change and an outer room where they could meet with their coaches, who were sometimes male.
Judge got computers. “Everywhere a person turns in today’s society, he or she comes into contact with computers,” was the opening sentence in the lead story of the first edition of the year’s Bulldog Press. The article said proceeds from the previous spring’s dance marathon, plus a $36,000 contribution from the school, enabled the purchase of nine Apple II Plus systems including CTR monitors, disc drives and tape recorders for self-tutored lessons. Four printers also were bought. The computers were to be used by students, staff and teachers. Pat Clark, fresh off a two-week National Science Foundation computer programming workshop at Utah State University, taught two courses – primary introduction to computer literacy for sophomores and a class for seniors on basic computer language, flow charting and advanced features of the Apple computer. Said Clark: “A person needs to know the capabilities of a machine, what it can and cannot do. If they understand it, they will not be afraid of a computer society.”
German teacher Elizabeth Liebergesell took over the library after the departures of Sr. Jeanette Klassen and Sr. Rita Bernard.
The Year
National Merit Semifinalists: Andrew Corradini and Bill Murphy
National Merit Certificates of Achievement: Jacques D’Emal, Susan Isbell and Patrick Dunn
New teachers: Steven Baker, religion; Sr. Evelyn Joyce Metro, religion and sophomore adviser; Eric Houle, English and drama; Perry Vietti, Class of 1978, Spanish; Patricia Green, math; Sr. Virginia Lopez, audio visual and reading lab; Daniel John, history and religion; Fr. John McMenamin, German.
Tuition cost $154 a month, $120 for subsidized students.
Fr. David Kenehan started his tenure as principal. Right off the bat, he toughened the code of conduct with an emphasis on stopping students from drinking, smoking and taking drugs, leaving campus, vandalizing property or possessing a weapon. Emphasis was placed on the dress code. The revisions specifically described what was acceptable. “For females, Navy blue pants or skirt (cotton blend), Heavy blue vest (cotton blend), Oxford style blouse (button collar in blue, yellow, white or pink), Leather dress shoes with socks/hose. For males, Navy blue blazer with J.M. emblem, Grey dress slacks, Oxford style shirt (button collar in blue, yellow or white), School tie, Leather dress shoes with socks.” Being out of uniform was a single demerit and a $2 fine. The new code also laid out a detailed demerit and fine system. Thirteen different offenses could trigger demerits of one-half (such as being less than a mod late to class) to 15 for sloughing class. Sloughing twice was subject to expulsion, as was being drunk or having drugs at any school-related event.
Lisa Carricaburu was editor-in-chief of the Bulldog Press. Mona Lisa Chavez was editorial page editor. Other editors were Leland Cowan, Yolanda Valdez and Shawn Carty. They oversaw reporters Jill Aggeler, Caraleen Buhler, Lisa Sundquist, Maureen Kirkeby, Kathy Reeves, Jocelyn Azarcon, Kristen Jacobsen, David Dykes, Chris Smith, Richard Murray, John Calfo, Pete Owens, Laura Jarvis, Kyra Sysak, Teresa Nicholson, Anne Whitehead, Pete Hebda. Kevin Merendino was the photographer. Teresa Nicholson was cartoonist. Ashlee Adams, Andy Westley and Caraleen Buhler sold ads. Sr. Joanne Bauer was the adviser.
Stories in the paper showed that changes to the dress code and other school regulations stirred up the student body. “It is fairly obvious that many students regard them as harsh and unfair,” said a Bulldog Press article on Sept. 17. “However, it was not long ago that many students were taking advantage of the old dress code. Last year, many people were not complying with several of the school rules. So, in a way, this year’s dress code and new rules were a result of our own irresponsibility. Contrary to popular belief, there are also some good points about the new rules. Everyone must admit that the general appearance of the students has improved dramatically. Areas where discipline was a problem last year have also greatly improved. A certain amount of Judge Pride is needed in these areas.” An informal student poll found 18 liked the uniform and 17 didn’t, but 95% wanted some changes. “It makes everyone look common,” said a critic, junior Lisa Rodgers. Mark Bailey advocated for free dress. Kim Martin found middle ground. “At least this year’s uniforms are better than my eighth-grade year.”
Junior Academic Awards – Mathematics: David Bernhard; Social Studies: David Bernhard; Chemistry: David Bernhard; Englsh: Susan Isbell; Religious Studies: Chris Green and Caraleen Buhler; Dance: Leslie Rohland and Pam Falvo; Art: Michael Roney; Spanish III: Steve Condas; French III: Mark Grosser; German III: David Bernhard; Latin III: Steve Knell. Highest GPAs: David Bernhard, Kathleen Reeves, Jeanne Jackson, Monica Politano, Jocelyn Azarcon.
Sophomore Academic Awards – Mathematics: Christina Beckwith and Christina Tarmina; Social Studies: Jesse Stuart; Biology: Sue Hanson and Paul Lower; English: Allison Rowland and Richard Murray; Fine Arts: Ed Fulton; Debate: Wendy Lewis and Anne Whitehead; Religious Studies: Christina Tarmina and Leonard Murphy; German: Ed Fulton; Spanish: Leonard Murphy; French: Allison Rowland; Latin: David Isbell. Highest GPAs: Carol Aarts, Christina Beckwith, Christy Bukowick, Jesse Stuart, Sue Hanson, Christina Tarmina, Allison Rowland.
Freshmen Academic Awards – Mathematics: Michael Holmes; Social Studies: Noel Yerkovich; Biology: Linda Adelhardt; English: Claire Lawrence and Paul Whitehead; Religious Studies: Mary Johnson and John Oliver; French: Cheryl Perry; Spanish: Jorge DeVarona and Christine Depauli; German: Mark Marinac and Mary Johnson; Latin: Teresa Olson. Highest GPAs: Colette Hanson, Noel Yerkovich, Paul Mulder, Teresa Olson.
The Varsity Cheerleaders were Jeanette Friedheim, Shannon Hartigan, Tina Vierra, Natalie Curry, Tamala Bauer, Brooke Prokopis, Stacy Diaz, Melinda Lower, Cindy Friedheim, Bridget Maloney, Chris Perfili, Amy Albo, Theresa Murray, Kristen Jacobsen and Annie Roney. They took first place in the Intermountain Cheerleading Competition, besting 20 schools from Colorado, Idaho, Wyoming and Utah. Their advisers were Ellen Ray and Marilyn Lafferty.
Jennifer Clark was captain of the 34-member Pep Club, moderated by Marilyn Lafferty and Ellen Ray.
Dedicated work during the summer by Coach Nadine Hutson resulted in the opening of a new locker room for girl athletes on Sept. 30. Hutson decried the old locker room – “if you are fond of three-year-old tuna sandwiches or three feet of dirt and junk on the floor, it would have been fine.” The new facility, added sophomore Kendra Peters, “doesn’t smell like a locker room. It smells like new carpet.”
Jeannette Friedheim was crowned Homecoming queen. Shawn Rodman was king. Senior Attendants were Bridget Maloney and Greg Diedrich. Junior Attendants were Nena Cook and J. J. McNamara. As a fundraiser, the cheerleaders held a “Mister Legs” competition: The winners were Frank L’Etoile among the football coaches and Don Dunbar among the players.
Nena Cook, Denise DiBona, Amy Albo and Lenny Murphy organized the Big Sister-Little Sister ceremony for junior and freshmen girls.
Holy Cross Hospital’s Junior Volunteer Program included 11 Judge students – John Fulton, Laura Olesen, Lisa Petersen, Genie Sundquist, Gina Gagnon, Claire Lawrence, Megan Murphy, Katie Olesen, Zoe Humphrey, Liz Nichols and Lisa Sundquist.
At LDS Hospital, pleasant conversation was provided to paraplegics, cancer sufferers and head-injury patients by Lynda Cox, Frank and Jim Criddle, Sharon Grindinger and Karen Madigan. Other volunteer work was done by Pam Falvo at Central City Community Center, Pat Cahill at St. Olaf’s Parish, Jackie McDonough at the Utah Arts Festival, John Cowan at KUED and Yolanda Valdez at Camp Kostopulos.
The first Senior Day, designed to promote class unity and to establish a positive attitude for the whole school, featured a slide show assembled by Leslie Rohland and drew positive responses from Monica Politano, Maureen Kirkeby, Jennifer Clark, Steve Lowe and Mike Mitchell.
Chris Smith wrote an emotional piece in the Bulldog Press, bemoaning the death of Eugene Tabish, father of Smith’s classmate, Gene Tabish.
Flutist Jackie McDonough and piano player Jeanette Friedheim provided entertainment at the annual Mother/Daughter Tea, dubbed “The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party.” Tracy Anderson, Cathy Sorenson, Jennifer Clark and Allison Obermann were among the participants.
Senior Mona Lisa Chavez was a model for ZCMI and Seventeen magazine.
Disappointed that coffee houses the year before made only $70, the Debate Club switched the event’s name to “Friday Night Live” and adopted a format similar to the popular Saturday night television show. Organizer Jeannie Jackson held auditions “so we can find really funny people. We want as many funny regulars as possible.”
The ska band 004 attracted an estimated 800 people to a stomp where the dominant attire consisted of “mini skirts, short boots, thin ties, crazy glasses and greased-back hair. A new form of dancing appeared on the scene, skanking, everyone caught on fast.”
Judge students who took the ACT in the 1981-82 school year had an average composite score of 19.9, 1.5 points above national and state averages, guidance counselor Sonny Tangaro was proud to say.
Bulldog Press music reviewer Rich Murphy rated these as the top five albums in the winter of 1982-83: The Dead Kennedys, “In God We Trust;” Iron Maiden, “The Number of the Beast;” Billy Joel, “The Nylon Curtain;” Kiss, “Creatures of the Night;” and Men at Work, “Business as Usual.” He also felt the album “Signals” would lift Rush into the same realm as Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple. Nicole Danforth enjoyed Billy Joel’s repartee with a sold-out crowd at the Salt Palace.
Senior Kathy Reeves received a standing ovation from the student body at an assembly where she was named as the recipient of the Harvard Book Award.
Composer Mack Gift spoke to the a cappella choir at the behest of teacher David Asman, an experience appreciated by juniors Paul Clark and Richard Kozik.
In his 15th year at Judge, Dave Disorbio began teaching a two mod (40-minute) yoga class, which junior Nena Cook said “ought to be much longer because we get so much out of it.” Disorbio and gymnastics coach Mike Kimball also taught a weightlifting class for girls such as Kathy Wurster and Cheri Ruebel.
Prizes for the best costumes at the Halloween Stomp were won by senior Steve Condas, dressed as a fuzzy orange monster, and sophomore Teresa Friedheim, who came as a Rubik’s Cube. Group awards went to Phil Lame and Paul Mulder, dressed as soccer balls, and a squad of six giant crayons – Holly Hintze, Kendra Green, Jennifer Knell, Wendy Lewis, Debbie Zitzman and Wendy Watts.
Jeanette Friedheim, Chris Perfili and Leslie Rohland were finalists in the Utah Junior Miss pageant. Also competing from Judge were Melinda Lower, Allison Obermann and Monica Politano.
History teacher Dan John had an article published in Albion, a respected journal of American and British studies. He wrote about Beowulf and a new way of researching medieval poetry.
Members of the Junior Chorus were Josette Carricaburu, Ivonne Depauli, Mike Calfo, Dan Lindgren, David Ulibarri, Heather Shephard, Sandy Seiner, Wendy Blevins, Tiffany Walker, Tony Green, Terri Pearson, Bev Brown, Kim Martin, Teresa Harris, Dan DelPorto, Skip Brown, Evan Roser, Amber Rowland, Julie Bookwalter, Rebecca Lubkeman, Nancy Sorenson, Angela Furca, Kelley Harrison, Teresa Peterson, Trish DiBona, Michelle Schnable.
“Twas the Night Before Christmas” was the theme of the Christmas Concert, produced by Cathy Brimley and David Asman. The first 40-minute set was musical, with performances by Asman’s concert band, jazz ensemble, a cappella choir and junior chorus. After intermission, Brimley’s 42 dancers performed “jazz, lyrical, novelty, comedy and abstract dances.” Little kids attending the performance were especially excited about Joe Quinn flying on stage as Santa Claus.
“A Winter’s Eve,” which featured a singing telegram by sophomore Theresa Peterson, was the theme of the Christmas Dance program. It was also the theme of the Winter’s Dance, where music was provided by the band “Nobody’s Business.”
In the Dec. 10 issue of the Judgeonian, writer Chris Smith attacked a perpetual problem: “The parking lot is full of miseries ... Due to the lack of space in our parking lot, many people park on the street. This has its problems too; namely the S.L.C. police and their ticket quota.” She then added “the things I told you about the parking lot have been told to me by others. I do not use the parking lot myself. As a matter of fact the entire story you just read I wrote while riding to school on the bus one morning.”
Sharon Grindinger, Carrie Harrington and Nicole Danforth were among 50 students volunteering to help senior counselor Sonny Tangaro provide academic and emotional support to struggling students.
The dance marathon, “Dance the Night Away,” raised $11,659 with 25 couples completing the 27-hour test out of the 40 who started. Raising the most money were Denise DiBona and Ric Trentman. Coming in second were Sydney Green and Rodney Campbell. Organizing the event were Sam Simos, Jocelyn Azarcon, Sallie Sabin, Debbie Zitzman, Sophia Morris, Greg Simos, Frank Criddle, Bill Hodkin, Bart Bruns, Pat Quinn, John Catrow, Leslie Rohland, Allison Obermann and Nena Cook.
Sophomore Amy Kusek and freshmen Kelly McGinley and Kim Hilgendorff were hit by a car while crossing 700 South at 800 East, sending the ninth graders to the hospital. The driver fled but later returned, was recognized by McGinley and arrested.
The “Crimson Pride” marching band took second place in the small-school division at the Nebo Marching Band Competition. Kevin Jahne was named the outstanding drum major. David Asman, Cathy Brimley and Ann Chamberlain directed the newly formed group, which encompassed the marching band, drill team and flag team. In the April 15 Bulldog Press, writer Teresa Nicholson highlighted the music department’s growth. “In 1979, Judge’s music department consisted of a 13-member choir and a 25-member ‘all-purpose’ band. Since then, it’s branched out into a 40-member Junior Chorus, a 25-member a cappella choir and five bands totaling 117 members.” The Flag Team took first place in region competition, led by captain Sharon Grindinger and officers Michelle Leatham and Stephanie Beienburg. Other performers included Barbara Shanley, Rebecca Lubkeman, Stephanie Sticka, Rick Miller, Kris Ontiveros, Dan Stewart, Julie Boyer, Colleen Patterson, Christy Bukowick, Dorothy Jarvis, Chris Lyngle, Chris Schaffer and Jackie McDonough.
A year after John Murphy went to the national competition of the Century III Leadership Program, Sam Simos was selected to represent Judge in the state competition.
“The Work for Tonight is to Gather the Leaves Before They’re All Gone” was the title of the Literary Magazine, assembled by editor-in-chief Susan Isbell, assistant editor Jeanne Jackson and class editors Sarah McElvain (seniors), Teresa Nicholson (juniors), Paul Mulder (sophomores) and Sandy Seiner (freshmen). Jane McDonough did the cover artwork. Senior Alfonso Cairo wrote the cover poem. Mike Rose was art editor. Judy Cooke was the adviser.
The Hi-Kickers Drill team finished fourth at state after placing second in Region 6 competition. Coached by Cathy Brimley, the drill team also shined at a 28-team Rocky Mountain Invitational Drill Team Competition at the Salt Palace. Judge finished second in dance, third in novelty and fourth in military drills. Leslie Rohland was captain of the 21-member team, which traveled to Dallas in mid-February for the Miss Texas Drill Team Pageant and Competition; 400 teams competed. During the summer, they were part of a Utah State University competition that attracted 800 girls. In the “Miss Supersensational” category, seniors Cindy Friedheim and Nanette Mayo reached the finals along with junior Steph Spindler. The Drill Team included Cyd Carrigan, Kathy Sorenson, Mary Maloney, Pam Falvo, Molly Sutherland, Teresa Harrington, Diane Krogh, Leslie Oberg, Monica Politano, Martie Maloney, Lisa Wasmer, Francie Limacher, Gina Campbell, Michelle Fromeller, Laura Jarvis, Chrissy Wright, Hilary Bertagnole, Leesa Rojas, Gina Trentman, Diane Krogh, Lisa Carricaburu and Yolanda Valdez.
Fr. David Kenehan asked students to sign a “pledge sheet” not to drink before school activities and mailed one to their parents asking them to promise they will not serve alcohol or drugs to students in or outside of their homes. It was necessary, he said, because “there have been five or six occasions where we have had to take a student to Holy Cross Hospital because of his or her serious condition resulting from drinking before a Judge-sponsored activity.”
A Judgeonian picture showed teacher John McGean apparently lost in thought, noting that students often see him looking as if he was “pondering the universe.”
Singing in the a cappella choir were Jennifer Connole, Wendy Watts, Holly Hintze, Wendy Lewis, David Dykes, Chris Smith, Teresa Larrinaga, Sarah McElvain, Jennifer Taylor, Gina Campbell, Cindy Manley, Jackie McDonough, Katy Roach, Richard Kozik, John Mandeville, Ed Fulton, Eric Salz and John Fulton. The choir was directed by David Asman.
Math teacher Ann Chamberlain was moderator of the Judge Flag Team, led by co-captains Sharon Grindinger and Michelle Leatham and secretary-treasurer Stephanie Beienburg.
Freshman Tony Green carried on a fine family tradition of singing at Masses, following in the footsteps of his grandfather and father, both named John. Tony was a member of the Utah Boys Choir.
Some of the top art students were Dana Hardy, Paul Mora, Teresa Nicholson, Lee Clapp, Marc Hammond, Tully Bragg, Lara Jacobson and Karen Madigan.
The chance to play in rock bands attracted senior Kevin Merendino (Junx was his band), juniors Chris Schaffer (Brimstone) and Russ Marks (Steel Tear), and sophomore John Oliver (Armored Angel).
The Jazz Band and Chorus traveled to Arizona for the Mountain States Music Festival, where teacher David Asman’s musicians competed against students from Texas, California, Utah, Arizona, Colorado and Oregon. Judge musicians included Chris Shaffer and Margaret Frank. Seniors Jeanette Friedheim and Kevin Jahne took first place at the region jazz ensemble competition at Jordan High School. Jazz Band members were Colette Hanson, Jackie McDonough, Jeanette Friedheim, James Merendino, Kevin Jahne, Chris Shaffer, John Mandeville, Andy Mollock, Christian Depauli, Matt Wingeleth, Paul Lower, Ed Fulton, Jared Peters, Stephanie McKean, Kelly Polychronis, Dan Stewart, Chris Lyngle, Joe Allem, Jon Atzet, John Fulton and Phillipa White.
David Asman also conducted the Concert Band, which featured Teresa Friedheim, Rebecca Lubkeman, Colette Hanson, Cindy Mollock, Christy Ontiveros, Julie Boyer, Kendra Peters, Katie Welsh, Andy Westley, Chris Lyngle, Joe Allem, Karl Newman, Buzzie Bevins, Christian Depauli, Matt Welch, Ric Trentman and Andy Mollock.
In the March edition of the Bulldog Press, Shawn Carty bemoaned the end of the long-running television series M*A*S*H. A photo of Mick Jagger was accompanied by a caption saying “it is a stated fact that the Hell’s Angels have put out a contract on the life of the Rolling Stones singer. Good luck, Mick.”
Judge received an “Award of Merit” from the Utah State Poetry Society and the Utah Arts Council for outstanding achievements in creative writing in poetry and short story writing contests.
The Literary Magazine was produced under the auspices of editor-in-chief Susan Isbell and assistant editor Jeanne Jackson. They were assisted by Jill Aggeler, Brad Jencks, Sally Sabin, Jim Letter, Lisa Sundquist, Todd Place, Laura Jarvis, Mike Freed, Denise DiBona, Paul Mulder, Teresa Nicholson, Mike Rose, Anne Whitehead, John Fulton, Sandy Seiner, Pete Williams, Nicky Danforth, Nena Cook, Philippa White and Sarah McElvain. Their adviser was Judy Cooke.
Student body president Steve Condas represented all Utah high school students when he flew to Washington, D.C. at the request of Sen. Orrin Hatch to observe the signing of a resolution promoting National Student Leadership Week.
Qualifying for the State Debate Tournament were Jeanne Jackson, Steve Condas, David Bernhard, Mark Grosser, Liz Hipley and Chris Emmerich. Peter Van Orden was the adviser for the Debate Team, which included Todd Parsons, Toby Stuart, Susan Isbell, Joe Allem, Wendy Lewis, Paul Kamnikar, Nicole Zuchetto, Paul Whitehead, Teresa Olson, Vicky Powell, Jeff Kamnikar, Dan Eichwald, Kendra Green, Debbie Zitzman, Nena Cook, Jennifer Connole, Jill Hull, Cord Bauer, Paul Lower, Paul Mora, Ian Hockenburger, Carl Van Leeuwen, Chuck Thomas, Keith Fidone, John Byrne and Andy Corradini.
The Bulldog Press had an editorial praising three members of the office staff, two of whom spanned nearly 70 years of Judge’s history. For helping keep Judge running “smoothly and efficiently with a smile,” the paper highlighted the contributions of Helen Eugster, then in her 31st year at Judge and Rae Ann Eck, who had started in 1979 and would continue in the front office until 2019. Also singled out for thanks was Joanne Dunn, who had spent a decade at the school.
Teacher Ellen Ray took her advanced biology class, including students Linda Smith, Nicky Danforth and Ann Wanner, to southern California for five days of visiting Sea World, the San Diego Zoo, the Space Museum and Disneyland.
Amy Wolfe was senior editor of the Basilean yearbook, aided by fellow editors Chris Tarmina, Erin Carson, Anne Whitehead, Wendy Lewis, Ross Brunetti and Karen Madigan. The staff featured Mike Hall, Caraleen Buhler, John Catrow, Nicky Danforth, Laura Jacobson, Paul Mora, Nicole Moffat, Liz Lockette, Allison Bylski and Vicki Powell. The adviser was John McGean.
The Spring Dance Concert’s theme was “Projectile Motion . . . The Determination of the Path.”
Departing teachers: Cathy Brimley (dance), Nadine Hutson (P.E.), Lee Young (art), Clare Wright (business and sewing), Ellen Ray (biology), Sr. Virginia Lopez (librarian) and Steve Baker (religion).
Plays
“Hello Dolly,” directed by newcomer Eric Houle, choreography by Cathy Brimley, music by David Asman. Starring Leslie Rohland, Paul Mulder, Sarah McElvain, Mike Freed, Allison Obermann and James Merendino, with Suzanne Miller, Kristie Ontiveros, Larry Martinez, Stacey Diaz, Michele Higham, Christine Perfili, Laura Jarvis, Kevin Jahne, Chris Shaffer, John Fulton, Wendy Talboys, Matthew Wingelet, Charlie Springer, Gina Gagnon, John Catrow, Dani Guard, William Moore, Pamela Bauer, Theresa Peterson, Sandy Seiner, Mike Sorenson, Ted McDonough, Meg O’Brien, Tammy Zaelit, Carolyn Talboys, Eric Houle, Donna Henkels, Gina Trentman, Laura Barber, Bridget Maloney, Pam Falvo, Rick Wagoner, Ian Hockenburger, Joseph Quinn, Shauna Imes, Peter Williams, Molly Sutherland, Tony Green, Michael Cervino, Chris Sutton, Chip Kaffer and Gina Campbell.
“Ten Little Indians,” directed by Eric Houle and student Christine Beckwith, starring Kevin Jahne, Erin Carson, Elizabeth Lockette, Chris Shaffer, Paula Styranka, James Merendino, Mike Cervino, Ian Hockenburger, Skip Brown, Brian Smith and Ted McDonough.
Drama students took sixth at the 3-A state meet for their one-act play after finishing third at region. They also were fourth in interpretation.
Sports
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, CHAMPIONS – The boys tennis team dominated the 3-A field to win its first state championship since 1970. Coach Chuck McKenna’s netters compiled 15 points to seven for second-place Provo. The No. 1 doubles team of Keith Fidone and Mike Johnson won a state title, beating another Judge doubles team (Matt McLaren and Chris Green) 3-6, 6-1, 6-1. Nationally ranked freshman Rob Markosian finished second in No. 1 singles, losing a heartbreaker to Ogden’s Rich Benson, 7-6, 5-7, 6-7. Two other singles players, sophomores Jeff Kamnikar and John Oliver, added points with three wins in early rounds. Rounding out the squad were juniors J.J. McNamara and Paul Mora, sophomores Mike Johnson, Jeff Kamnikar and Chris McLaren, and freshmen Tony Green and Todd Pace. Markosian was the team’s MVP.
STATE CHAMPION – Margaret Traub won the No. 1 singles title at the Class 3-A girls state tennis tournament. She defeated Holly Benson of Ogden High, which edged the Bulldogs by one point for the state title. The doubles team of Amy Wolfe and Julie Sabin finished second. Coach Chuck McKenna relied heavily on seniors Cindy Manly and Amy Wolfe, junior Audrey Klarich, sophomores Lisa Meyer and Nicole Zuchetto and freshmen Liz Higgins, Lisa Nelson, Deborah Keye and Elke Schaumberg. Team MVP honors went to Donna Henkels.
Pete Rokich, Shawn Rodman and Greg Diedrich were co-captains of the football team, which started out 3-0 and finished league play 7-2 for Coach Frank L’Etoile. The second loss, 20-16 to Jordan on a touchdown pass in the final 30 seconds, resulted in the Bulldogs having to travel to Pleasant Grove for the first round of the 3-A state tournament. On the road, Judge dropped a 21-20 heartbreaker despite three touchdowns by Rodman. Other seniors were Ken Kreautler, Joe Burkley, Steven Condas, Anthony Florez, Chris Green, Paul Kamnikar, Jim Liston, John Liston, Chris Neville, Joe Quinn, Mike Roney and Mike Pelley. In February, Rokich selected Notre Dame over six other colleges seeking his services. Kreautler was the team’s most inspirational player.
Under coaches Nadine Hutson and Pat Myrum, the volleyball team struggled to a 1-9 record. The Bulldogs were led by captain Maureen Kirkeby. Other key players were seniors Monica Politano, Kathy Reeves and Jackie McDonough, juniors Barb Eckroth and Anne Ehresman, Jan Galloway, Lori Holdener, Jami Adamson and Allison Rowland. In November, the volleyball team swam laps and raised $354 for the YMCA, an event arranged by JV Coach Myrum, who also was the Y’s membership secretary. Fr. John Lehner also raised $62 for the YMCA. Holly Hintze was the team’s most inspirational player.
Sophomore John Gray was the low scorer on Coach Pat Clark’s golf team, which finished second in region and advanced five players to state. Gray, Nicky Danforth, Paul Bruns, Eric Veltri and Bart Bruns combined to lift Judge to eighth in the 3A ranks. The squad also included Rich Hazel, K.P. Heiner, Tom Narr, Dave Sorenson, Nick Souvall, Robert Vargas and Paul Whitehead. Bart Bruns was team MVP.
Senior John Catrow and junior Cord Bauer were among the top boys cross country runners for Coach Steve Cotterell. Catrow was the team’s MVP. Other runners included Joe Stanchfield, Tom Varoz, Mark Bailey, Rodney Mena, Mark Varoz, Joaquin Mixco, Chad Stewart, Steve Lowe and Ed Campos.
The boys basketball team finished the region season 7-3 before winning one game and losing two at the Class 3-A tournament. Seniors Greg Diedrich and Pete Rokich led Coach Jim Yerkovich’s squad, with Diedrich averaging 19.8 points per game. The Bulldogs dropped a heartbreaker to Orem in the opener, 57-56, but came back to beat Cedar City by the same score. Bear River then beat Judge for third place. Diedrich, a forward, was Coach Jim Yerkovich’s leading scorer. Sophomores Tony Cordova and Richard Holmes were starters, Pete Rokich was a solid rebounder and Chris Green was the defensive stopper. Providing support were senior Joe Brennan, juniors Mark Bailey, Scott Oppocher and Jared Peters, and sophomores Mike Layden, Tom Lytle and Matt Tippens. Brennan was the most inspirational player.
Girls basketball coach John Colosimo was the Green Sheet’s “Girls Coach of the Year” for leading the Bulldogs to 8th place at the 3-A state tournament despite having only two seniors and three juniors after the departures of stars Denise Gaztambide and Gina Glodowski. The Bulldogs finished second in region, entering the 3-A state tournament with a 10-8 record. They lost in the opening round 47-22 to eventual state champion Mountain View, rebounded to beat Carbon 41-23 and Tooele 58-42 before falling to Murray 49-34. Team leaders were seniors Monica Politano and Yolanda Valdez, juniors Barbara Eckroth, Anne Ehresmann and Nena Cook, and sophomores Kendra Peters, Julie Quinn and Tina Vierra. Rounding out the squad were Gia Caldwell, Pat Giannopoulis, Nancy James, Martie Maloney, Claudia Cabal, Jennifer Hartigan and Rosemarie Palm. A highlight came against East when Quinn stole a pass and fed the ball to Cook, who made a breakaway layup for the win with just seconds left. Cook was the team’s most inspirational player. Maureen Eckroth was Colosimo’s assistant coach.
The Dec. 10 Judgeonian reported that Coach Jim Yerkovich had a plan to build an all-purpose gymnasium covered by a dome west of the existing gym on the hill overlooking the football field. The $8-12 million facility would accommodate gymnastics, girls and boys basketball, track and field and new locker rooms. A hallway would connect it to the existing gym, which would continue to be used, but just for “intramural sports like handball and racquetball.”
STATE CHAMPION – Sydney Green’s state title led the way for the gymnastics team, which also had three All-Staters: Noel Yerkovich, Teresa Friedheim and Tina Vierra. Coach Mike Kimball’s squad also included Melinda Lower, Karin Kreher, Kim Mason, Kathy Reeves, Sue Hanson, Christy Bukowick, Annette Lepore, Pamela Bauer, Colette Hanson, Julie Quinn, Jackie Carlson, Josette Carricaburu, Ivonne DePauli and Jane McDonough. At an assembly in March, the one-time Olympic hopeful Kimball dazzled students with a display of his gymnastic talent. Green was the team’s most inspirational gymnast.
STATE CHAMPION – Judge sent 10 swimmers and two divers to the girls and boys 3A swimming meet at BYU after finishing third at region. Coach Sr. Virginia Lopez’s top boys were co-captains Tully Bragg and Jeff Riekhof, along with Andrew Lower, Dominic Albo and diver Jonathan Atzet. Leading the girls were Anne Whitehead, who finished third in 3-A in the breaststroke and butterfly and was part of the state championship medley relay team (xxx). Lisa Petersen, Missy Morton, Wendy Hardy, Kathy Reeves and Nicky Danforth also were key swimmers and Mary Francis Reeves was the lone girl diver. Andrew Lower was the most inspirational boy swimmer. Whitehead was the most inspirational girl swimmer.
Alumnus Barry Eagan coached the hockey team, which featured seniors Shawn Carty, Andy Corradini, Mike Mitchell, Pat Quinn, Shawn Rodman, Carl Van Leeuwen and Matt McLaren, sophomore John Oliver and freshmen Mike Charnholm, Tom Varoz and Rob Markosian.
English teacher Chris Long took over the wrestling program, which had 39 athletes. Long came to Judge after five years at Brighton High School and was president of the Utah Wrestling Coaches Association.
A girls fastpitch softball team was organized for the first time under coaches Jim Markosian, Sr. Jeremiah and alumna Liz McKnight. Ed Kinder donated all of the team’s equipment.
In the first year that boys soccer was an official high school sport in Utah, Judge advanced to the 3A state semifinals with a 9-5 record. Rich Stringfellow and John Kane coached the Bulldogs, who were led by seniors Kevin Foley – the team’s most inspirational player – and Kevin Mullen, Phil Marenger, John Catrow, Jim Liston, John Liston, Brendan Owens, Bill Hodkin and Brian Nabors. Underclassmen seeing playing time included Joe Stanchfield, Cord Bauer, Don Dunbar, Mike Pelley, Bill Williams, Chris Patton, Alex Dolowitz, Phil Bohn, Al Cairo, Kelly Terrill, Zach Tedrow, Brian Jemison, Paul Lower, Brian Foley, Matt Burkley and Phil Heyrend.
Sophomore Kendra Peters and freshman Claudia Cabal were the leading point producers on the girls track team, which also advanced two relay teams to state. The 440-relay team consisted of Noel Yerkovich, Kendra Peters, Teresa Wiedenman and Anne Whitehead, while the medley relay team was Wiedenman, Cabal, Whitehead and Anne Ehresman. The most inspirational girl track athlete was Jeannette Friedheim. Both the girls and boys track teams were coached by Steve Cotterell.
The boys track team was led by sophomore Todd Paluso and freshman Tom Narr. The most inspirational runner was Mike Roney.
Shawn Rodman was the most inspirational player on the baseball team, coached by Bob DePasquale, Jack Stahl and graduate Justus Romero. Their players included Danny Auer, Marty Biljanic, Sean Skamnes, Mike Liston, Chris Bertram, Brad Knell, Nic Suval, Greg Simos, Ric Trentman, Dave Leo, Leonard Corral, Jeff Oaks, Paul Barbiero, Frank Rice, Paul Murnin, Jeff Fischer, Michael Bukowick, Mike Emmerich, Lenny Murphy and Pat Baker.
Junior Lynn Baldwin, a member of the Snowbird Ski Team, was invited to compete in the North American Ski Series against some of the country’s best racers, including U.S. Ski Team members. Freshman Tony Chambers, a cross-country skier who trained at Brighton, finished 13th at the Junior Olympics in Ishpeming, Mich.
STATE CHAMPION – “Hawaiian Mist,” a horse trained by junior Stephanie Beienburg, was the state High Point Champion in the English Pleasure Division. Beienburg worked and trained the horse daily and had done stable chores since she was 10.
Judgeonian writer Kyra Sysak profiled freshman John Mandeville, who got up every morning at 4:30 a.m. in his home in Kamas so he could make it to Judge in time for 6:30 a.m. band practice. “It’s worth the long drive because the teachers and music department are much better at Judge” than South Summit High, he said. Mandeville was in the cadet band, jazz ensemble, junior chorus, marching band, concert band and was in the pit orchestra for the musical “Hello Dolly.”
Ultimate Frisbee was introduced at Judge by Fr. John Lehner, with senior boys playing the junior boys twice a week, beating them most of the time. Making up the senior team were Marty Jemison, Kevin Foley, Pete Williams, Paul Start, Steve Lowe, Stan Stroup, Don Stewart, John Catrow and Joe Brennan. The juniors were Lee Clapp, Thomas Nicholes, Rich Murray, Rich Hazel, Bart Bruns, Tim Linger, Keith Fidone, Pat Mullen and Mark Heasley.
Teacher Chuck McKenna set up a table tennis tournament, attracting 30 boys and 10 girls. He won the boy’s singles division, beating senior Matt McLaren. Junior Peta Owens won the girls singles title, besting her sophomore sister Maggie. Girls doubles champs were freshmen Claudia Cabell and Wendy Bevins
Sharon Grindinger and Michelle Leatham were co-captains of the Judge Flag Team, which performed routines with flags at football games and several in-state competitions. Stephanie Beienburg was secretary-treasurer of the team coached by Ann Chamberlain and 1982 graduate Gena Politano.
Freshman Barbara Howard was one of the top skaters in the Utah Figure Skating Club.
Graduation
155 graduates, 78 girls and 77 boys, on May 29 on the Judge football field.
Valedictorian: Kathleen Reeves
Salutatorian: David Bernhard
Highest cumulative GPA over four years: Kathleen Reeves
Highest GPA during senior year: Kathleen Reeves
Sheeran Scholar-Athlete Award: Chris Green and Kathy Reeves
Moran Award: Shawn Rodman
Yerkovich Award: Greg Diedrich
Gold honor cords were worn by 40 graduates.
Champion of Youth Award: Emmett Quinn
Distinguished Service Award: Jay Caputo
Super-Booster Award: Hank Aloia
David Hardy received an appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy, Paul Kamnikar to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.
First Honors: Jocelyn Azarcon, David Bernhard, Lisa Carricaburu, Susan Isbell, Jeanne Jackson, Monica Politano and Kathleen Reeves.
Grail Seal Bearers: Jocelyn Azarcon, David Bernhard, Caraleen Buhler, Lisa Carricaburu, Cydney Carrington, Steve Condas, Jacques d’Emal, Jeanette Friedheim, Christopher Green, Mark Grosser, Michael Hall, Peter Hebda, Elizabeth Hipley, Susan Isbell, Jeanne Jackson, Maureen Kirkeby, Steven Knell, John Liston, Melinda Lower, Sarah McElvain, Kevin Merendino, Allison Obermann, Brendan Owens, Christine Perfili, Louise Pezel, Monica Politano, Kathleen Reeves, Allison Rohland, Gene Tabish and Jean Wilson.
Academic Awards – English: Susan Isbell; Economics: David Bernhard; Contemporary World Problems: Lisa Carricaburu; Psychology: Kevin Merendino; Science: David Bernhard; Chemistry: David Bernhard; Physics: Steven Condas; Mathematics: Jeanne Jackson; Religious Studies: Christine Perfili and Steven Knell; Art: Michael Roney; Dance: Leslie Rohland and Pamela Falvo; Music: Kevin Jahne; Drama: Erin Carson; Business: Jennifer Clark; Spanish: Jocelyn Azarcon; French: Leslie Rohland; Latin: Steven Knell.
Fr. David Kenehan observed at graduation that “although this is one of the smallest graduating classes [recently], it is one of the most generous and sensitive classes ever.”
Alumni
Ken Vierra, Class of 1981, was the starting quarterback for the University of Utah during his sophomore year, when run-oriented Coach Chuck Stobart replaced throw-happy Wayne Howard, who recruited Vierra to the U. After the school year, Vierra transferred to the University of Maryland.
