1996 - 97
Class Leaders
Student Body Officers – Patrick Lambert, president; Vice President: Ben Miller; Secretary/Treasurer: Frank Lilly.
Senior Class Core – President Frank Leonard, Danny Schoenfeld, Jenny Duberow, Shelley Morandi, Mary Mannos.
Junior Class Core – President Patrick Fernandez, Jeanne Stuyvesant, Kyle Swartz, Sam Podolsky, Patrycja Zaplata.
Sophomore Class Core – President John Soltis, Gina Webb, Nick Layman, Summer Bell, Jennifer Sutton.
Freshman Class Core – President Robert Bell, Sarah Reeves, Chris Holdener, Carmen Monge, David Seal, Fred Gonzales.
During the Summer
The computer lab created Judge’s first homepage on the World Wide Web. The first homepage address: http://www.utw.com/~judge. The homepage was designed by Nicholas Benson. The website was put together by Benson and fellow students Shawn Ernst, Ryan McGuire, Nicholas Pope, Itaboon Leelanvanichkul, Ben Jones, Adam Thomas, Devan Garcia, Scott Bennett and Lindsey Davenport.
Bryson Bennett earned an invitation to Washington, D.C. as a candidate for the 1997 Presidential Scholars Program, based on SAT and ACT scores. Bennett also placed 13th in the state among seniors taking the Utah State Math Exam.
Tajha Cederholm won an autographed CD of singer Tracy Chapman’s new release, “New Beginning,” after finishing as second runner-up in a national “Write Lyrics” competition.
Judge students playing hosts to 15-year-olds from Northern Ireland as part of the Ulster Project were Kyle Swartz, Kyra O’Neill, Adam Thompson and Marian Anderson. The monthlong peace-building program was overseen by Les Sage, mother of Jamey and Aimee Sage, Class of 1992.
Seniors-to-be Garett Brennan, Christina Merino, John Prescott and Angela Downs participated in the “Writers at Work” workshop in Park City.
Teacher Jeanette Sawaya-Lamb had a dance article published in “Momentum” magazine and Tom Bettin had his art work displayed in “Art News.”
The Judge football field was used for the Police Service Dog Competition in the International Law Enforcement Games.
A Salt Lake Tribune article written by Judge graduate Joan O’Brien and photographed by another alum, Kristen Jacobsen, used Jenny Duberow and Chris Kennedy as models of 1970s retro clothing popular among high school students.
An Intermountain Catholic article explored the possibility that senior-to-be Maggie Nelson would pursue a religious vocation, similar to her parents, who were actively involved in Conception Abbey in Missouri.
Maxine Kaiser, who taught biology and religion in two different stints at Judge, was appointed Director of the Office of Liturgy by the Salt Lake Diocese.
Thirty-three Judge students spent part of the summer in Paris and Barcelona on a trip led by teachers Gabrielle Thomas-Montgomery, Tim Dolan and Calli Short. Six students traveled to Germany, accompanied by teacher Art Holder.
Singer, dancer and dramatist Lisa Remington spent several weeks in Cedar City at an acting clinic run by the Utah Shakespearean Festival.
The Year
National Merit Scholar: Bryson Bennett
National Merit Finalists: Travis Maak, Bryson Bennett, Michele Burchett
National Merit Letters of Commendation: John Bell, Ashley DiAna, Christian Muck, Tracie Timothy, Robert King, Laura Eldridge.
Hispanic Scholar Recognition Program: Michele Burchett, Marcos Espinoza, Margaret Siska.
New teachers: Kandie Brinkman, Corethia Qualls and Amy Goicoechea, religion; Suzanne Lindley, Spanish; John Norton, math and computer science; Stephen Spurgeon, biology; Christy Terrill, Student Resource Center coordinator, Spanish and English; Jean Hill, history and geography; Kory Katseanes, chamber orchestra; Joan Bell, development office; Rita Scholl, office secretary. In the dean’s office, Jim Markosian handled juniors and seniors, Jacqueline Stilling sophomores and freshmen.
Enrollment was 975 in grades 9-12, according to a “fact sheet” for 1996-97. The school offered 13 athletic opportunities, 19 co-curricular activities. Minorities represented 19.3% of the student body; Hispanics were 13.5%. About 81% of students were Catholic. The teacher/student ratio was 20:1; 56% of faculty had advanced degrees. Financial aid exceeding $500,000 was provided to 28% of students.
Junior Academic Awards – College Algebra/Trigonometry: Karanee Leelavanichkul; Human Biological Systems: Angela Zamora; Honors Chemistry: Benjamin Jones, Bryson Bennett and Ryan Bennett; Chemistry: Ryan Kuntz, Emily Murphy and Jeremy Pool; Astronomy: Catherine Bernardo; Honors English: Nanette Guseman; English: Nathan Arnim; A.P. U.S. History: Frank Leonard and Andrew Sause; Early U.S. History: Nicole Moyar; Modern U.S. History: Nathan Arnim; Drama: Antonia Horne; Dance: Katye Kane; Junior Dance Production: Kapeka Gaudia; A.P. Music: Andrea Liapis; Jazz Orchestra: Tracie Timothy; Junior Choir: Christopher Camp; Computer Programming: John F. Bell and Benjamin Jones; Hypercard: Elizabeth Fahey and Devan Garcia; Religious Studies: Ashley DiAna and Frank Leonard; Weightlifting: Paul Maka; Honors Spanish: Nicole Moyar; Honors German: Nanette Guseman; Honors French: Andrea Liapis; Japanese: Anthony Fassio; Latin: Patrick Price.
Sophomore Academic Awards – Modern Geometry/Trigonometry: Scott George; Enriched Biology: Erica Bero, Andra Dingman, Jonathan Oslowski; English: Lindsay Dofelmier; Modern World History: Rodrigo Luciano; Early World History: Lindsay Dofelmier; Enriched Computer Literacy: Daniel Maland; Desktop Publishing: Roark Brewster; Religious Studies: Sarah Don and Justin Fuller; Dance: Erica Bero; Drama: Dustin Stark; Technical Theatre: Daniel Maland; Wind Ensemble: Andrea Dingman; Choir: Angela Downs; Health: Jean-Paul Briggs; P.E.: Katherine Sticinski and Daniel Maland; Advanced Weightlifting: David Mascarenas; Boys Weightlifting: Jeff Banks; Body Dynamics: Katherine Kireiev; Enriched French: Scott George; Spanish: Jesse Flores; German: Patrycja Zaplata; Japanese: Angela Downs; Latin: Jonathan Oslowski.
Freshmen Academic Awards – Modern Algebra: Jonathan Lee; Introduction to Physical Science: Summer Bell and Rebecca Farr; Keyboarding: Sean Dodge; Computer Literacy: Nicholas Pope; English: Johnny Soltis; Geography: Jennifer Sutton; Religious Studies: Katie McGreevy and Aaron Thompson; Drama: Jennifer Sutton; Speech and Debate: Jarett LaTour; Dance: Katie McGreevy; Choir: Amanda O’Karma; Boys Health: Sean Patrick and Joseph Stuart; Girls Health: Rebecca Farr and Jennifer Sutton; Boys P.E.: Shane Koenig; Girls P.E.: Tracy Jonas; Boys Weightlifting: Sean Patrick.
The 1996-97 annual report projected a $4.9 million budget. Two-thirds of the expenses involved teacher and staff salaries and benefits. Other large outlays were for the capital fund (5.5%), bookstore (4.5%), cafeteria (4.1%) and administration (3.5%). Athletics received 3.0%.
The Cheerleaders were Somyr McLean, Carrie Thomas, Mary Mannos, Erika Maymi, Lisa Heinze, Theresa Reynoso, Natalie Maymi, Careese Richter, Jennifer Sciurba, Jim Duane, Gina Webb, Adam Thomas, Laura Bruner, Mariel Maymi, Adrienne Lobato, Jessica van Klaveren, Jorja Jensen, Brenna Shannon, Ericka Eresuma, Michelle Kowalczyk, Kourtney Farnsworth, Nicole Yanez, Brooke Peterson, Angela Haycock, Theresa Ferrone and Andrea Marshall.
The Peer Leadership team featured Marianne Hoonakker, Alex Muck, Molly Walker, Patrick Nokes, Sandra Prokop, Patrick Alderman, Robin Smith, Nicole Welde, Jennifer Sciurba, Brian Burchett, Carlyn Worstell, Matt Rojas, Nicole Salazar and Myranda Pool. Their adviser was Jacqueline Stilling.
Participating in Debate were Sara South, Rob King, Amanda Martindale, Frank Lilly, Julie Hancock, Alex Muck, Joanna Nortmann, Chris Muck, Scott Simpson, Bart Brinkman, Nicole Welde, Jason Papanikolas, Tim Atzet, Naresh Kumar and Stephanie Dean. Kip Sayre was their adviser.
Dancers performing at a Thanksgiving liturgical celebration included Jamie Kane, Erica Bero, Sarah Crowther, Erin McMahon, Cynthia Kammeyer, Carlyn Worstell, Maren Slaugh, Adrienne Lobato and Theresa George.
The Peer Ministers were Maggie Nelson, Aaron Davis, Nikol Parker, Tim Atzet, Joanna Nortmann, Danny Schoenfeld, Sarah Hausman, Chris Camp, Chris Muck, Ryan McGuire, Scott George, Frank Lilly and Angela Downs. Mary Lane Grisley advised.
Sub for Santa activities involved Carlyn Worstell, Pat Fernandez, Nicole Divino, Erica Bero, Andra Dingman, Joseph Sherwood, Tony Fassio, Patricia Mayer, Erika Maymi and teachers Paul Savage and Dave Disorbio.
In January, the Utah High School Activities Association rejected Judge’s request to move from 4-A to 3-A in sports after the 4-A ranks were expanded to include a couple of big schools – Highland and Bountiful. Those schools had 1,636 and 1,577 students, respectively, in the 10th through 12th grades compared to Judge’s 687 for the top three. The Judge total was still small compared to the bigger 3-A schools, such as Carbon (1,096) and Granite (1,072). Before the 4-A ranks got too lopsided sizewise, Judge had resisted going into the lower classification because of the travel required for away games. The school’s request was designed to help the football and basketball teams compete and avoid injuries. Swimming and track were Judge’s most competitive sports. In an editorial, The Salt Lake Tribune supported Judge’s position and called on the UHSAA to “rededicate itself to its principle of safeguarding Utah’s prep athletes.”
The Phonathon raised more than $129,000 to enhance the math, English and campus ministry departments, update technology in the guidance office, renovate more classrooms, provide additional tuition assistance and pay for football, baseball and track equipment. Graduates John Wilson, Class of 1969, Margaret Brennan Neville, Class of ’79, and Dan Quinn, Class of ’82, were shown in Judge Connections ringing up class members seeking financial support.
A Salt Lake Tribune article, headlined “Utah’s Catholic Schools Do More for Less,” documented the academic achievements of Judge and the diocese’s 10 elementary schools. Observed Fr. John Norman, then principal at St. Joseph’s Catholic High School in Ogden, of his experience coming to Judge as a freshman in 1967 after attending public school through the eighth grade: “There was a commitment of everyone in the building to these common goals. Teachers, parents, students all knew what the expectations were, and we knew the consequences when we didn’t meet them.” It’s the same today, he added. “We are pretty serious about what we are doing.” As a result, wrote Tribune reporter Katherine Kapos, Catholic school enrollment had increased steadily for a decade, filling elementary schools with nearly 4,100 students and fueling plans to build Juan Diego High School and St. John the Baptist Elementary School. The article said elementary-school tuition was $2,200 a year. Gov. Mike Leavitt subsequently signed a declaration in mid-November recognizing Judge Memorial for consistently providing a quality education to Utahns.
Natalie Janovak was back for her second stint as editor-in-chief of the Bulldog Press. Other editors were Laura Hancock, Bart Brinkman, Danny Schoenfeld, Jason Papanikolas, Andrea Liapis, Andra Dingman, Ashley DiAna, Tajha Cederholm, Marcie Young, Ross Chambless, Paul Kelly and Frank Leonard. Writers and photographers included Brian Buge, Brittany Burt, Katy Hartney, Kevin Fry, Patricia Holt, Mathew Johnson, Christina Klauber, Francis Lilly, Jamie Mackin, Mario Mendez, Summer McEwan, Annie Parsell, Andy Sause, John Soltis, Gina Tsoufakis, Robert Vigil, Megan Young and Julie Nice.
In the September edition, writer Johnny Soltis recounted the history of coffee houses at Judge, noting they were originated in the late 1960s by Jerry Kustich and John Snyder, “two guys who were studying to be Oblate priests” (they never made it). Kustich and Snyder, whose nickname was “Frog,” felt that Judge “had a lot of school activities [but] lacked something that allowed students to showcase their talents.” Coffee houses went out of style until they were revived in the mid-1990s by teacher Steve Cotterell. Performers included teacher Tim Dolan, the heavy-metal group Genocide, poetry reader Ben Miller, Spazqueenz, Marcos Espinoza, Erin McMahon, Ericka Eresuma, Matt Pardini, Shawn Lambert, Liam Duffy, Jeremy Mathers, the band Truba and Brian Mayeda.
The October edition of the Bulldog Press had writers Andrea Liapis, Andra Dingman and Summer McEwan exploring date rape and sexual harassment. A poll of 100 students found that 26% felt sexual harassment was a problem at Judge compared to 75% of students nationally. One-fourth of all student respondents said they had been subjected to violence in a relationship or knew someone who had.
First-year teacher Jean Hill unsuccessfully sought a seat in the Utah House of Representatives.
Bulldog Press advisor Chris Sloan presented a workshop on “Intensive Journalistic Writing” at the Journalism Education Association convention in Chicago.
Jasmine Ferguson was editor-in-chief of the Basilean yearbook, assisted by editors Anthony Fassio, Lauren Haglund, Michelle Kennedy, Robert King, Jasmine Ferguson and John Nowell. Staff members included Pat Holland, Marcie Young, Jenny Brown, Meredith Jonas, Jeanne Stuyvesant, Jenny Herold, Ashley Rhodes, Jessica Bogdanich, James Henry, Rebecca Farr, Erica Bero, Kara Mayeda, Kim Tonin, Carlyn Worstell, Matt Rojas, Ann Selmer, Sarah Krank, Johanna Blum, Linsey Hunt, Amanda Cisneros, Adrienne Lobato, Pat Fernandez, J.P. Briggs and Brad Rasmussen. A yearbook poll showed that 54% of students had jobs and 71% were involved in after-school activities. Ramira Alamilla was the adviser.
Participating in Christian Service projects were Kapeka Gaudia, Jamie Kane, Rebecca Pixton, Brock Veltri, Chris Kennedy, Seth Weibel, Joan Pesirla, Stephanie Coppa, Tim Jackson, Topher Patillo and Ashley DiAna. Their moderator was Dianna Swartz.
The music department’s Christmas program was “A Ceremony of Carols,” conducted by Adam Levowitz. Heidi Bloyer-Sagel had a solo in the a cappella choir’s show-capping performance, following numbers by the concert choir, wind ensemble and the chamber and jazz orchestras. Tom Delgado provided technical assistance with a crew of Austin Davis, Scott George, David Ward, Daniel Maland, Nick Pope, Pat Alderman, Brian Burchett and Pat Nokes.
The word “Catholic” was added to the school’s name on the front of the building.
Attending Teton Science School with teachers Chris Long and Jim Markosian were Jenny Duberow, Patrick Lambert, Nanette Guseman, John Prescott, Alyson Froehlich, Danny Schoenfeld, Lauren Dorsch, Ben Jones, Marianne Hoonakker, Matt Wolfe, Molly Walker, Travis Maak, Amy White, David Roper, Anne Maurer, James Tucker, Nicolina Calfa, Frank Leonard, Lisa Remington, Adam Nelson, Soorya Kappus, Chris Kennedy, Amador Guzman, Ross Chambless, Nate Arnim, Adam Thomas, Pat Holland, John Prescott, Ashley Rhodes, Jenny Herold, Nicole Moyar and Emily Klass.
Submitting winning entries in the Bulldog Press geography contest were Paul Kelly, Marcie Young, Allegra Shurtliff, Ryan Bennett and Dan Hall.
The editor-in-chief of the literary magazine, “Catharsis,” was Marcos Espinoza. Angela Downs was assistant editor. The staff featured Gloria Saputo, Amy White, Nick Brunetti, Natalie Janovak, John Prescott, Kristina Rustad, Jasmine Ferguson, Tessa Furano, Tajha Cederholm, John Bell, Amy Smith, Marianne Hoonakker, Christina Nelson, Molly Walker, David Chipman, Christopher Dean, Katie Croudy, Kelcee Ventura and Ben Jones. Linda Simpson was the adviser.
Michael Lovett, who had taught French and English at Judge from 1984-87, returned to the school from St. Joseph’s High School in Ogden after Gabrielle Thomas left mid-year to return to France.
The Drama Department dedicated funds raised from its February performances of children’s plays to the family of “beloved” Judge teacher and graduate John Tabish, who was undergoing costly medical treatments for cancer. Director Tom Delgado’s thespians had staged “Pinocchio,” “The Wizard of Oz” and “Cinderella” at Judge, several parochial elementary schools and at Shriners’ Hospital and Primary Children’s Medical Center.
The Governor’s Office of Hispanic Affairs honored senior Yvonne Portillo for her academic achievements.
Making up the Judge Chorus and a cappella choirs were Christina Merino, Angela Downs, Natalie Maymi, Lisa Remington, Megan Bloebaum, Sarah Don, Ana Gonzalez-Cabal, Amanda Bird, Sarah Hausman, Denise Barber, Jeramie Acosta, Maggie Nelson, Jennifer Argoitia, Shylo Drabner and Maren Slaugh. Their director was Adam Levowitz.
Judge students appearing in a Sprite commercial with Utah Jazz Hall of Famer Karl Malone were Brandon Liston, Mike Parenti, Gene Kim, Adam Acosta, John Bell, Nick Sanders and David Garcia.
Members of the Computer Club were president Ben Jones, Shaun Ernst, Jeremy Mathews, Kristina Rustad, Eli Updegrove, Scott Bennett, Lance Johnson, Danny Schoenfeld, John Bell and Naresh Kumar.
The Environmental Club included Helen Grisley, Ana Ventura, Adam Smart, Stephanie Schwobe, Ben Jones, Tessa Furano, Eric McGill, Lauren Dreitzler, Peter Haslam, Whitney Kirsling, Adam Nelson, Katherine Reiser, Patrick Welsh, Annika Anderson, Joseph Stuart, Lucy Fernandez, Erin McMahon, Nicole Moyar, Catherine Robbins, Erin Becker, Angela Keyser, Stephanie Schwobe, Emily Bereskin, Katherine Waters, Kate Ithurralde, Mike Lund, Natalee Villa, Tamara Fisher, Alyson Froehlich, Carly Bobbe, Melissa Villnave, Jessica Wright and Amy Smith. Their moderator was Tim Dolan.
A front-page picture in the May edition of the Bulldog Press showed Nick Teseros posing for a picture surrounded by Los Angeles Lakers cheerleaders. “A traitor to the Jazz,” the paper noted.
Senior Garrett Brennan was lead singer and harmonica player and Jeff Smith played lead guitar in Ponder Five, a rock band formed with two Rowland Hall students. The band wrote many of its own songs but also covered tunes by the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Smashing Pumpkins and The Beatles.
Senior Emily Murphy was among the “McTaggart Dances of Utah and Colorado” who performed Irish jig dances at Abravanel Hall for St. Patrick’s Day.
Performers in the Jazz Band and Wind Ensemble included Shawn Lambert, Patricia Mayer, Ronnie Peltier, Amy Jackson, David Seal, Reza Rejali, Jeff Smith, Patrick Emery, Kurt Courtney, Seth Weibel, Ryan Bennett, Mark Laniewski, Joel Carter and Tracie Timothy. Their director was Adam Levowitz.
Linda Simpson took 100 English students to see “The Crucible” at Pioneer Memorial Theatre.
As one of six winners of the “Not All Battles are Fought with Swords” essay contest, Ashley DiAna traveled to Washington, D.C. to see the AIDS Memorial Quilt. At the time, AIDS had killed 350,000 Americans since the early 1980s, the number one killer among men 25-45.
Teacher John Norton organized a Bike Club, which participated in a ride to raise money for the fight against multiple sclerosis along with a ride around Utah Lake.
The Mock Trial contingent included “attorneys” Danny Schoenfeld, Jarett LaTour, Maggie Siska, Frank Lilly, Michele Burchett, Bart Brinkman, Ashley DiAna, Bryson Bennett, Christopher Muck, Katy Hartney, Ryan Bruschke, Alex Muck, Christopher Dean, Andrew Skelton and Julie Nice. Charlene Furano advised.
Natalee Villa was highlighted in the Bulldog Press as a talented piano player, studying at the University of Utah Conservatory for the past five years. In the music department’s spring concert, “Listen to the story ‘bout the promised land,” she performed a piano solo of Sonata #2 by Sergei Prokofiev. The program included numbers by the wind ensemble, string orchestra, women’s choir, jazz orchestra and the a cappella choir. Villa also played the cello for the string orchestra.
John and Jean Henkels, Sam Siciliano and Wallpaper Warehouse sponsored “Showstoppers,” a benefit concert for Judge by the Utah Opera Chorus.
At the Alumni Awards Dinner, Joe Sasich and Jerry Seiner were inducted into the Hall of Fame while seven individuals were honored for “immeasurable contributions” to Judge: Paul and Clara Brennan, both Class of 1952, Robert Smith (1950), teachers Dave Disorbio, Linda Simpson and Palmer DePaulis (also a former Salt Lake City mayor) and booster Dick Ruberts.
Tom Bettin’s top art students included Nicole Moyar, Scott Bennett, Nick Cendese, Marianne Hoonakker, Michelle Kennedy, Nikol Parker, Amanda Long, Kyle Swartz, Anthony Nokes, Christina Klauber, Samantha Potts, Jenny Perkins and Eric Lynch.
After four years as president at Judge, Brother Harold Hathaway announced in late April that he was leaving to take a position as academic counselor to student athletes at the University of Portland. Fr. John Norman, Class of 1971, was named as his replacement. But plans changed. With Norman leaving St. Joseph High School, the Ogden school had a vacancy the diocese needed to fill. It persuaded Hathaway to change his plans and become the administrator at St. Joseph’s. Brother Hathaway had come to Judge in 1993 as administrative assistant to then president/principal Msgr. J. Terrence Fitzgerald. When Fitzgerald left in 1994, Hathaway served in an interim position for six months before the offices were separated. He became the president and Renee Genereux was appointed principal.
Junior Amy Smith suffered “gruesome” bruises on her thigh and upper arm when she was struck by a hit-and-run driver while trying to cross 1100 East by the convenience store at 500 South.
“Winged Souls” was the theme of the Spring Dance Concert under artistic directors Jeanette Sawaya-Lamb and Alison Le Duc. Student choreographers of the 18 dances included future teacher Nicholas Cendese, along with Lindsey Cook, Marcos Espinoza, Jennifer Flannagan, Stanton Hatch, Jorja Jensen, Katye Kane, Janelle Martin, Mary Mannos, Summer McEwan, Erin McMahon, Mary Northway, Yvonne Portillo and Jessica van Klaveren. Dancers included Erin Archibald, Kate Dahle, James Duane, Marcos Espinoza, Mike Farr, Joseph Gallegos, Kapeka Gaudia, Vince Guinta, Stanton Hatch, Patrick Lambert, Amanda Long, Shelley Morandi, Brenna Shannon and Molly Walker.
The Dance Department also produced the “Pied Piper,” its first modern ballet, composed by teacher Adam Levowitz and choreographed by Jeanette Sawaya-Lamb. Leading the cast were Erica Bero, Nicholas Cendese, Marcus Espinoza, Lisa Remington and Mary Mannos. The program was composed during the summer by music director Adam Levowitz.
Plays
“Anything Goes,” directed by Tom Delgado, starring Lisa Remington, Sarah Don, Dustin Stark, Megan Bloebaum, Gabriel Medina, Antonia Horne, Chris Camp and Marco Mileti.
“The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940,” directed by Tom Delgado, starring Garett Brennan, Nick Brunetti, Michele Burchett, David Eldridge, Antonia Horne, Elizabeth Hunt, Mario Mendez, Lisa Remington, Dustin Star, Alicia Tetzloff and Tony Vincent.
The sophomore drama class put on “Pinocchio,” “The Wizard of Oz” and “Cinderella” at elementary schools such as St. Francis Xavier. Performers included Whitney Covington and Marco Mileti. Director Tom Delgado encouraged the Judge community to come out and see these grade school plays because part of the proceeds from ticket sales went to help teacher John Tabish pay for cancer treatment.
Drama techies included Daniel Maland, Scott George, Pat Nokes and Ashley DiAna.
Sports
Coached by Mark Rake, the girls tennis team swept to an 8-0 record in region and finished third at the 4-A state tournament despite having no seniors. The No. 1 doubles team of Kim Tonin and Jane McBroom advanced to the state finals before losing to a duo from champion Timpview, while No. 3 singles player Diana Arena and the No. 2 doubles team of Danielle Henry and Jennifer Keller made it to the semifinals. Rounding out the squad were team captain Patrycja Zaplata, Stephanie Coppa, Jennifer Kelleher, Michelle Villela, Leslie Love and Carolyn Fratto.
The football team finished 5-5, qualifying for the 4-A state tournament as its region’s fourth-place team. But the Bulldogs were beaten in the opening round by Provo, 30-6. Judge was led by captains Brandon Veltri, Nate Arnim, Brandon Liston, Vince Guinta and Patrick Lambert. Ryan Regal was first team All-State in The Tribune for 4-A, second team in the Deseret News. Shawn Collins also was honorable mention in the Deseret News. Brandon Veltri and Brock Veltri both received post-season honors. Matt McAfee was the quarterback for Coach John Colosimo, who also relied heavily on seniors Chris Bourne, John F. Bell, Aaron Davis, Mike Farr, William Glasheen and Amador Guzman.
Jeanne Stuyvesant was named to first-team All-State in 4-A soccer by The Salt Lake Tribune and Deseret News. Janie Franks was second team with The Tribune. The Judge girls finished 13-4, the final loss being a 4-1 setback to Mountain Crest in the first round of the 4-A tournament. The team was led by captains Jenny Duberow, Jenny Herold and Soorya Kappus. Sophomores Becky Blum and Anna Florin were solid contributors along with freshman Heather Stanga. Knee injuries took out four key players – Michelle Kennedy, Nanette Guseman, Jessica Guseman and Natalie Tangaro, self-proclaimed members of “The Gimp Squad.” Other key players were Megan Young, Katie Sticinski, Anne Fratto, Angela Keyser, Helen Grisley, Janie Franks, Stephanie Schwobe, Brooke DiAna and Tessa Furano. The coach was Wayne Voorhes.
The boys cross country team captured the region championship, led by J. P. Briggs, Pat Keller and co-captains Topher Patillo and Tim Jackson. None broke the ranks of the top 20 at the 4-A state meet, where Judge came in 12th with 302 points. Other runners for Coach Dan Quinn were James Neeway, Shane Wilkinson, Chris Holdener, Jeff Banks and Brandon Frandsen.
Sophomore captain Summer Bell led the girls cross country team to second place in region and sixth place at the 4-A state meet. Bell finished seventh in the race at Sugarhouse Park, completing the course in 19:05.2 to lead the Bulldogs to 153 points, well behind titlist Timpview’s 57. Other varsity runners were fellow sophomore Carly Bobbe, seniors Nicolina Calfa and Emily Murphy, and juniors Katherine Hensleigh, Andra Dingman, Susan Hood and Dagny Dingman. After the high school season, 17 boys and girls went to Fresno, Calif. for the Foot Locker Regional Cross Country Championships. Summer Bell and Topher Patillo finished seventh in their respective races; Dagny Dingman was 12th. Freshman James Neeway set a new meet record in his age group.
A bad 18th hole left Ben Sena one stroke out of the individual championship at the boys state golf tournament at Mountain Dell Golf Course. Sena finished with a 76, but missed out on a three-way playoff eventually won by Provo’s Jesse Clark. Still, Sena’s showing lifted Coach Jim Beisel’s team to third place in the 4-A state tournament after winning the region title. The Bulldogs compiled 319 strokes, trailing Spanish Fork (309) and Tooele (312). Along with team captain Sena, the Bulldogs featured seniors Ryan Hasson, Paul Kelly and Chris Leary, plus underclassmen Justin James, Dan Martinez, Justin Fuller, Pete Stone, Frank Leonard, Alex Francis, Justin Brown, Brian Mayeda, Joe Sherwood, Arthur Rio, Jessica Clements, Rachael Drown, Justin Birch, Steve Kladis and Brian Buge.
In volleyball, Coach Carol Rawson fielded a senior-heavy team, which went 10-6 in the regular season but lost both of its state tournament matches – to Sky View (12-15, 16-14, 14-16) and West (15-11, 13-15, 7-15). Natalie Janovak earned 4-A second team All-State honors in The Tribune and was honorable mention in the Deseret News. She was invited to play on the Utah State Volleyball Team. Squad leaders were co-captains Joey Wilkinson and Julia Hood, plus Erica Solak, Liz Stanion, Jennifer Sticinski, Amy White, Jeramie Acosta, Tracie Timothy, Alyson Froehlich, Kelly Sayre, Tammy Pelton, Linsey Hunt, Hollie Janovak, Sarah Crowther, Elisha Vaculin and Jennifer Argoitia.
STATE CHAMPION – The boys swimming team took third at the 4-A state meet, compiling 215 points. Murray won with 315.5 and Cyprus was second with 300. The Bennett brothers carried the boys team, with Brett taking the gold medal in the 200 freestyle (1:45.48) and finishing second in the 500. Ryan finished second in the breaststroke and third in the individual medley. Andy Sause had a third in the breaststroke and a fourth in the 200 IM, while Andrew Hunt, Bryce Taylor and Daniel Wilson added points for Judge teams in the medley (fourth) and 400 free (fifth) relays.
Amy Taylor paced the girls swimming team to sixth place at the 4-A meet, finishing second in the 500-yard freestyle and third in the 200. Lindsay Larson was fifth in the individual medley, while Michelle Chong was fifth in the 50 free to help boost the girls team to 157 points, sixth behind Sky View’s 244. In the diving competition, Judge finished third behind Tooele, led by Emily Howe’s second-place finish (408.30 points). Sam Dwyer came in 14th. All-State honors were accorded to Chong, diver Howe and identical twins Kelly and Shelly Guillory.
Five seniors provided the foundation for the boys basketball team, which finished 13-9 and advanced to the 4-A tournament playoff round. Coach Jim Yerkovich’s Bulldogs beat Ben Lomond in the opening game but then were upended by East. Yerkovich’s seniors were Jeremy Chatterton, Chris Bourne, Eric Jex and Brock and Brandon Veltri. The rest of the Bulldog lineup included Tony Giovacchini, Mike Parenti, Nick Hart, D.J. Widmer, John Ortiz, Chris McGill and Nate Owens. Kyle Swartz was the manager. The assistant coaches were Dave Lang, Marty Giovacchini, Dan Del Porto, Jeff Baird and Steve Cotterell. In late January, after Jim Yerkovich had recorded his 400th career win (against Cyprus) – and unbeknownst to the longtime basketball coach – the school handed out masks of Yerkovich’s face for fans to wear while watching a 64-53 home win over West. “It’s a helluva good thing we didn’t lose this game,” he joked afterward. “We really would have put a damper on things.” But Tony Giovacchini scored 22 points, Chris McGill and Brandon Veltri hit double figures, and junior Nathan Owens came up with a key steal to seal the win. Yerkovich joined Art Hughes, Larry Maxwell, Wilbur Braithwaite and Jim Spencer as Utah coaches with 400 wins. He sent more than 40 players on to collegiate competition, 11 to Division 1 schools. Giovacchini was named first team All-State by both The Tribune and Deseret News.
Leading the girls basketball team to an 11-6 record was Elisha Vaculin, who was honorable mention All-State in 4-A in the Deseret News. The Bulldogs qualified for state, but lost in the opening round to Mountain Crest. Coach Tom Bettin’s team featured one senior, Gennie Bilanzich, along with Janie Franks, Becky Blum, Brittany Burt, Kate Sticinski, Kristen Valdez, Lauren Dreitzler, Tracy Jonas, Brianna Koucos and Dana Burgess. Bettin’s assistants were Yolanda Holmquist, Mary Chris Yerkovich and Brian Elkins.
A Salt Lake Tribune feature story on the home life of University of Utah basketball star Keith Van Horn focused on his marriage to Judge graduate Amy Sida – and their 16-month-old daughter, Sabrina.
Led by all stars Brian Reagan and Phil Parkinson, the boys hockey team made it to the state semifinals before losing. Coach Dewey Reagan’s team also featured Dave Cannell, Nick Mason, Devan Garcia, Mike Petotnik, Ben Bombard, Aaron Leitko, Dominic Barber, Patrick Grisley, Josh Santy, Bobby Lopez, Matt Usinowicz and John Germ.
The baseball team was supposed to have its first real home field this season with the conversion of two little league diamonds at St. Ann’s elementary school into a regulation-sized diamond. But construction problems and poor spring weather made that impossible. Nevertheless, as former baseball coach Dave Disorbio said in the yearbook: “The philosophy of Judge baseball is to work hard, stay focused and have fun.” The Bulldogs qualified for the 4-A tournament, losing in the first round to Provo. Seniors Frank Leonard and Ryan Hasson, pitcher Matt McAfee and hitter Pat Chacon were key players for Coach Mike Dandos. Rounding out the lineup were Brennan Clark, Justin Kearns, J.P. Briggs, Paul Kelly, Patrick Chacon, Matt Solorio, Brandon Liston, Dustin Bagley and Pat Oswald. The assistant coach was Mike Brantner.
The girls softball team won its first game in the 4-A state tournament, thrashing Ben Lomond 17-6, before falling to Murray, 8-2. The squad depended heavily on the pitching of Michelle Peterson, catcher Tracy Jonas, seniors Tracie Timothy and Sondi Marinos, and Kristen Valdez, Kelly Sayre, Samantha Dwyer, Sarah LeValley and Olivia Lucero. Timothy was Academic All-State for Coach Ken Hackmeister.
Travis Maak was the lone senior on the boys tennis team and made Academic All-State. Coach Zeke Totland fielded a squad built around Chris Bourne, Nick Teseros, Jaison Hesleph, Matt Wolfe, Ittaboon Leelavanichkul, Patrick Clark, Aaron Hughes, Ben Nak, Matt Wolfe, Shaun Ernst, Stephen Voss and Naresh Kumar. The team tied for eighth at the 4-A state tournament with two points.
After coaching girls soccer for a decade, Wayne Voorhes also took over the boys team, which was led by captains Chris Kennedy and Ryan Regal and goalie Nick Clark. The Bulldogs finished sixth in their region and were knocked out of the play-in round of the 4-A state tournament by Sky View. Other key players were Mike Stinson, Daniel Wilson, Jeff Ehleringer, Mike Kennedy, Garett Brennan, Quinn Martin, Ross Chambless, Ian Atzet, Cody Jensen, Ryan Stack, Alberto Cruz, Jess Morrison, Eric Lynch, Alex Rilk, Andy Taylor, Chris DeIanni, Ryan Taylor and Nick Mason.
In track and field, the girls finished seventh at the 4-A state meet with 32 points. Spanish Fork won with 130. Dagny Dingman led the Bulldogs with a pair of fifth-place finishes – in the 1,600 and 800-meter runs. Judge also got third-place finishes from Summer Bell in the 3,200 and Lauren Dorsch in discus. The medley relay team came in second behind Provo. During the season, the 1,600-meter relay team of Katherine Hensleigh, Dagny Dingman, Carly Bobbe and Carolyn Fratto set a new school record, as did Dingman in the 800, Bobbe in the long jump and Dorsch in the discus. Coach Dan Quinn’s squad also included Nicolina Calfa, Amy White, Emily Murphy, Nicole Moyar, Shelly Guillory, Liz Fahey, Andra Dingman and Becky Pixton.
Mike Slazak finished sixth in the discus throw at the 4-A state track meet to lead the boys track team to 18th place with three points. Coach Dan Quinn’s Bulldogs also featured Topher Patillo, Tim Jackson, Gerald Narciso, Karl Yates, Scott Bennett and Travis Groce.
Judge fielded its first girls lacrosse team, coached by Jennifer Hadley. Three seniors – Marianne Hoonakker, Tajha Cederholm and Megan Griffin – were among 34 girls on varsity and JV, along with Emily Klass, Sandy Smith and Angela Keyser.
The boys lacrosse team went 8-3 in the regular season. Steve Kladis, Joe Welsh, Marcos Espinoza and Patrick Lambert were captains of Coach Dave Allen’s team, whose offensive production came from Sam Podolsky, Robby Holt and Dave Chamberlain. Other Bulldogs included Amador Guzman, Pat Keller, Pat Grisley, Adam Nelson, Nick Warner, Mike Grisley, Mike Franks, Anthony Valerio, Peter Haslam, Chris Tetzloff, Pat Welsh, Adam Smart, Graham Van Dusen, Ben Nak, Sean Dodge, Robert Bell, Paul Matlin, Shawn Lambert, Justin Fuller, Kyle Swartz and Nick Schubach.
Junior Jessica Bogdanich competed in a national karate championship in Las Vegas, while sophomore Chris Wilberg took part in the Rocky Mountain Karate Classic National Championship.
Anthony “Jay” Caputo, who organized the first Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) athletic program in Salt Lake and dedicated 40 years of volunteer work to the diocese, passed away at age 89.
Graduation
203 graduates (114 boys, 89 girls) on June 6 at Abravanel Hall.
Valedictorian: Tracie Timothy
Co-Salutatorians: Travis Maak and Michele Burchett
Highest Grade Point Average: Nanette Guseman
Outstanding Female Athlete: Amy Taylor
Outstanding Male Athlete: Ryan Regal and Brock Veltri
Roy & Teru Okamoto awards for outstanding female and male participants in activities: Mary Mannos and Danny Schoenfeld
Scholar/Athlete Award, named for 1977 alumnus Tony Sheeran, who drowned after graduating four years later from Stanford: Tracie Timothy and Ryan Bennett
Scholar/Activities Award: Michele Burchett and Frank Leonard
Champion of Youth Award: Thelxi and Steve Havenstein
Gold honor cords reflecting GPAs of 3.5 or better were worn by 56 graduates. The graduates received scholarship offers totaling $2.52 million. Kristina Rae Rustad received an appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy, Andrew Sause to the Naval Academy.
Christ the King Award winners: Jennifer Duberow and Benjamin Miller
First Honors: Bryson Bennett, Ryan Bennett, Michele Burchett, Frank Leonard, Andrea Liapis, Travis Maak, Kristina Rustad, Andrew Sause, Margaret Siska and Tracie Timothy.
Grail Seal Bearers: Alison Wellman, Molly Walker, Natalee Villa, Tracie Timothy, T. J. “Ted” Speros, Margaret Siska, Stephanie Schumann, Brittanie Sather, Andrew Sause, Kristina Rustad, Ashley Rhodes, Jennifer Price, Yvonne Portillo, John Nowell, Nicholas Naylor, Emily Murphy, Christina Muck, Nicole Moyar, Summer McEwan, Travis Maak, Andrea Liapis, Frank Leonard, Karanee Leelavanichkul, Christopher Kirsling, Michelle Kennedy, Benjamin Jones, Antonia Horne, Jennifer Herold, Lisa Heinze, Ryan Hasson, Laura Hancock, Lauren Haglund, Nanette Guseman, Anya Gurholt, Shelly Guillory, Megan Griffin, Marie Gaudia, Michael Farr, Jennifer Duberow, James Duane, Lauren Dorsch, Ashley DiAna, Stephanie Dean, Edward Conner, Tajha Cederholm, Nicolina Calfa, Michele Burchett, Bart Brinkman, Christopher Bourne, Amanda Bird, Ryan Bennett, Bryson Bennett, John F. Bell and Nathan Armin.
Academic Awards – Calculus: Tracie Timothy; Advanced Biology: Bryson Bennett; Physics: Benjamin Jones; Computer Science: John F. Bell and Benjamin Jones; English: Nanette Guseman and Lisa Heinze; Economics: Nicole Moyar; Political Science: Frank Leonard; American Government: Margaret Nelson; Spanish: James Duane; French: Antonia Horne; Latin: Edward Conner; German: Nanette Guseman; Japanese: Anthony Fassio.
Communications: Keely Hill; Debate: Francis Lilly; Religious Studies: Tajha Cederholm and Anthony Fassio; Art: Nicole Moyar; Ceramics: Scott Bennett; Dance: Yvonne Portillo; Music (Instrumental): Tracie Timothy; Music (Vocal): Lisa Remington; Drama: Michele Burchett and Antonia Horne; Business: Karanee Leelavanichkul; P.E./Health: Gennie Bilanzich and Brandon Liston.
In his final graduation, Brother Harold Hathaway said “during the past four years we have grown into a cohesive unit of compassion and caring. All of our programs speak of involvement, and all of you have been expected to do well. Each of you makes up a gifted class, and I would like to thank you and the Lord for my own Judge Memorial experience.” At a going-away reception two days later at the Cottonwood Club, Hathaway received praise from Judge Trustee John Wilson for pulling the school through a financial crisis: “Under his leadership, the school has remained in the black for a number of years … The community is desperate for the type of education Judge provides – and the endowment fund is now at over $1 million.” Hathaway received a laptop for his service.
Alumni
Marty Jemison, a 1984 graduate, became the first Utahn to compete in the Tour de France bicycle race. He had been the U.S. National Road Race champion in 1993 and had competed extensively in Europe after finishing second in 1989 in a 209-mile race from Logan to Jackson Hole, Wyo. During the tour, Jemison’s daily performances were chronicled in The Park Record newspaper in e-mails he sent from the race course. Jemison finished the 21-stage, 2,500-mile race in 96th place.
Fr. Richard Blenner, who taught at Judge for nearly a decade and also coached the swimming team, died following a stroke in Erie, Pa. He was 67. Sr. Barbara Ann Nolan, a Judge teacher from 1978-82, died at a convent in Notre Dame, Ind. She was 85.
