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CONNECTIONS

Principal

Patrick Lambert ‘97

Advisory Board

Tim Clark ‘91, Chair

Dominique McCarthey Aragon ‘97

Landon Clark

Mary Crowther

Marc Day ‘03

Joe Evans ‘93

Leeza Evensen

Sean Erickson ‘00

Jim Fuoco ‘75

Stephen Hemmersmeier ‘13

David Leo ‘84

Michael McGinley ‘66

Rene Valles, MD

Ex Officio Members

Liz Betty, Associate Director of Advancement

Joan Brand ‘93, Faculty

Louise Hendrickson ‘83, Vice Principal

Andrew Montoya, Director of Finance

Jimmy Soto ‘89, Director of Advancement

Nikki Ward, Superintendent

Advancement Staff

Jimmy Soto ‘89, Director of Advancement

Liz Betty, Associate Director of Advancement

Joyce Munson, Director of Constituent Relations

Will Hawes, Community Relations Coordinator

Chelsey Alberico , Special Events Coordinator

Featured Writers and Photographers

Rivi Bero ‘26

Bryan Byerly ‘93

Mike Gorrell ‘72

Derek Jensen, Director of Communications

Kory Mortensen, Vitamin K

David Newkirk Photography

Linda Petersen , Intermountain Catholic

Kaia Roberson ‘26

Graphic Design and Layout

Roger Tobari Design Studio

A Message from the Principal

To Our Judge Memorial and Saint Mary of the Wasatch Families,

WE ARE CELEBRATING A SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY THIS YEAR, commemorating 150 years of Catholic education in Utah. In 1875, two Holy Cross nuns arrived in the Salt Lake Valley. Sister Raymond Sullivan and Mother Augusta arrived via a horse-drawn carriage to their new mission. The two immediately began their work and opened Saint Mary’s Academy. More Sisters of the Holy Cross followed, and the Holy Cross Hospital was opened soon thereafter. The Sisters of the Holy Cross are wonderful examples of faith in action, steadfastly living and serving by their motto “Ave Crux, Spes Unica—Hail the Cross, Our Only Hope” . We marvel at the courage and vision these incredible women had as they educated and cared for the most vulnerable throughout society. Their example shaped the mission of today’s Catholic school system, which guides students to become builders of a more just society. We proudly honor the legacy that began with Saint Mary’s Academy and, over time, spread to the 16 schools within the Salt Lake Diocese.

In addition to celebrating our beautiful history, we are inspired by the ways our mission continues to be revealed today. Our community is vibrant and growing, characterized by continued high enrollment numbers that reflect the enduring value of a Catholic education. This growth is nurtured by our extraordinary faculty, whose dedication to our charism of Cura Personalis ensures that every student is cared for in mind, body, and spirit. To further strengthen this commitment to the whole person, we are proud to announce the opening of a new in-house food pantry, specifically designed to support our students in need and ensure that no member of our family goes without.

On behalf of our faculty, staff, and students, we thank you for your continued support. The united communities of Judge Memorial and Saint Mary of the Wasatch are fortifying the beautiful Holy Cross vision. Thank you to those who are volunteering at the school, attending our events, following our teams, providing financial support, and offering your prayers. We continue to build together.

We look forward to deepening our connection throughout this new year.

In Christ,

Patrick Lambert ‘97 Principal, Judge Memorial Catholic High School

Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam

Meet the Newest Members of the Judge Advisory Board

Marc Day ‘03

Director of Development

Pioneer Theatre Company

Known for his ability to build meaningful partnerships and inspire engagement, Marc brings vision, focus, and collaboration to every organization he serves. He holds degrees from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Manhattan School of Music. A proud Utahn, Marc is honored to serve as director of development at the University of Utah’s Pioneer Theatre Company and is excited to join Judge Memorial’s Advisory Board, where he looks forward to contributing to the continued success of this storied and exceptional educational institution.

Leeza Evensen

Partner

Snell & Wilmer

Leeza is a partner at Snell & Wilmer, one of the most prestigious law firms in Salt Lake City, where she primarily focuses on real estate law. Her professional experience as an attorney is a great benefit to the board, especially as the school contemplates any potential real estate transactions. Leeza also brings the perspective of a parent of a recent graduate and current Judge senior.

Sean Erickson ‘00

Associate Broker, Realtor Windermere Real Estate

Sean is a realtor with Windermere Real Estate, where he focuses primarily on residential properties. With a long history of real estate transactions, reaching a wide network of people, Sean is geared to help the board advance the school’s development efforts. Sean has an extended family connection to Judge. He himself was a graduate of the class of 2000. His mother, Kathy Cordova Erickson, was a member of the class of 1968, and he has many other ties, with siblings, cousins, aunts, and uncles as alumni. Sean is just starting his journey as a parent in Catholic education, with his son now enrolled at St. Vincent de Paul School.

Reunion Spotlight

Same Spirit, New Memories: Reunion 2025 Highlights

The 2025 Homecoming Reunion was a powerful reminder that while the years may pass, our bonds only get stronger.

The Classes of ’75 and ’85 truly stole the show this year, bringing an incredible level of energy and spirit to every event. From late-night storytelling to the joy of seeing familiar faces for the first time in decades, it was a celebration of where we’ve been and where we are now.

Mark your calendar for 2026! We’re already planning next year’s festivities. Make sure you’re with us next fall for Reunion 2026—it’s going to be another unforgettable milestone! Stay tuned for the date.

Sport Spotlight

Jeff Brzoska, Judge Memorial Catholic High School’s head Boys Lacrosse coach, has been named Man of the Year by the National Interscholastic Lacrosse Coaches Association.

The award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to high school lacrosse through coaching, local or state coaches associations, and youth programs.

“It’s awesome to be recognized for what’s going on in Utah,” Brzoska said. “I didn’t accept it personally because so many people have been working so hard before I had even been in this state.”

Four years ago, Judge Memorial couldn’t field a lacrosse team because there was little interest among the students for the sport. Brzoska learned about the program’s struggles while listening to a Utah Lacrosse Report podcast featuring Judge alum and former lacrosse player Matt DukeRosati ‘08, who was deeply unhappy about the situation.

Jeff Brzoska

National Lacrosse Association Names Bulldogs Coach ‘Man of the Year’

“It really hurt Matt’s heart to … see Judge not have a program,” said Brzoska, who called Duke-Rosati and asked, “‘Hey, what do you think if I took over Judge?’” he recalled. “And he said, ‘If you do that, I will be your first assistant, and I’ll work for free.’ My second call was to Walker Bateman, one of my best friends. Walker said ‘Absolutely. I’m all in.’”

With that, Brzoska took over the Bulldogs lacrosse team and that first year took an all-freshman team to the state tournament.

“We got to the state semifinals. ... got to a spot that no one thought was possible with a bunch of freshmen,” Brzoska said.

That initial success was followed by back-to-back state titles and now, even though Judge lacrosse has moved up into 5A competition, Brzoska fully intends to extend the Bulldogs’ winning streak next spring.

Brzoska’s own lacrosse journey started when he began

playing the sport in the first grade in Norwalk, Connecticut. He went on to play for Norwalk High School and Western Connecticut State University before transferring to the University of South Florida. There, he helped build a club team that eventually became the university’s Men’s Lacrosse Club, which competes in the Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse Association.

He came to Utah in 2008 for a ski trip and ended up staying. Two years later, he attended the 2010 state lacrosse championship, one of his first Utah lacrosse games.

“I went away from that game thinking, ‘This is the worst lacrosse I’ve ever seen. The best team in Utah couldn’t beat the worst team in Connecticut,’” he recalled. “I wanted to get involved and help.”

That desire led to a decade of coaching in the Park City youth and high school programs, where he contributed to three state titles. Prior to his position at Judge, he also coached at Corner Canyon High School for three years.

Along with his high school accomplishments, Brzoska has co-founded several Lacrosse club programs, including the Utah Blackhawks, Utah Elite, Utah Prime LC, Utah LC and Utah Summit.

Despite the accolades and interest from other programs, Brzoska has no plans to leave Judge, where his experience has been overwhelmingly positive.

“I love everything about Judge, honestly, everybody from the administration all the way down to the parents and the kids it has been an absolute pleasure,” he said. “The fit was right. And it was so much easier [than before] because the administration was so great and the families were unbelievable. … I have zero desire to go anywhere. And I’m exactly where I want to be.”

by Linda Petersen, Intermountain Catholic Newspaper

November 14, 2025

National Signing Day

Aymen

by Mike Gorrell ‘72

FOR 67 YEARS, WHENEVER JUDGE STUDENTS NEEDED

HELP in the front office, they could turn for assistance to either Helen Eugster or Rae Ann Eck – or both.

For many, many years, the responsibility for keeping the Judge Memorial campus functioning and looking good rested with Benji Kaneko and his friend and successor, Roy Okamoto, who also had quite a reputation as a cook in the school cafeteria.

They Took Care of Us

And over the last 85 years, that cafeteria has been operated by a dedicated cadre of “lunch ladies,” beginning with Leone Small and continuing through the service of people like Florence Holtshouser, Marie Kane and dozens of mothers who volunteered for kitchen duty.

No question, most all of the 12,000-plus Judge Memorial graduates benefited at one time or another, in one way or another, from the care provided by these behind-the-

scenes staff members.

Leone Small started working in the kitchen when it opened in 1941. She and two helpers administered a Works Progress Administration (WPA) food-surplus program that provided school meals for a nickel. The onset of World War II ended the subsidized program, but Small stayed on and kept the cafeteria going. A Salt Lake Tribune story in December 1942 noted that 375 of Judge’s 435 students received “hot and appetizing meals every school day.”

In those years, Judge Memorial included an elementary school. And when Small retired in 1962, she recalled “the little children, crying at noon, wanting to go home to their mothers, and we’d comfort them – now I meet them on the street and those little children have gray in their hair and children of their own at Judge.”

Florence Holtshouser, who recently celebrated her

102nd birthday, put her own stamp on the cafeteria. Arriving a few years after Small retired, she was part of the kitchen team for a quarter century, receiving an Alumni Service Award in 1995. The honor recognized her forwardlooking approach to the job, such as the time in 1991 when she participated in a three-day American Red Cross training program on first-aid techniques.

“With all the students we have here,” she said, “it would be advantageous to anybody in their school to know these skills and be qualified.”

Holtshouser also spent time in the bookstore before retiring in 2008, a year after inspiring students Andrew Scott ‘07 and Brendan Garlinghouse ‘07 to collect school supplies from Judge students and deliver them to the San Carlos Apache Reservation in Arizona. She knew of the need from a daughter – one of six kids she put through Judge – who had become a nun and worked on the reservation.

Overlapping with Holtshouser was Marie Kane. She was pictured in the 1980 yearbook as the manager of a cafeteria staff that numbered 10 and, as always at Judge, included parents such as Mary Williams and Marilyn Cronin. They each put multiple kids through Judge, as

did Kane. In her final year, 1988, the state Child Nutrition Program deemed Judge’s school-lunch plan to be one of Utah’s best.

The 1952 yearbook was the first to reference Helen Eugster as part of the Judge office staff. She was still in the yearbook in 1989, continuing her long-time role as the school’s treasurer. Mrs. Eugster, as most knew her, was celebrated in a 1968 article in the Judgeonian newspaper.

“To almost every boy here at Judge there are faces which are lastingly familiar,” an anonymous author wrote during the school’s all-male days. “There are faces that guide, faces which are stern, faces with answers and faces that are just plain friendly. And to every Judge student, be he a freshman or a senior, the face with all these qualities is that of Mrs. [Helen] Eugster.”

Her impact was such that in 2006, three members of the Class of 1956 – Leo Walz, Robert Sullivan, and Gil Cordova –raised funds to develop a fountain next to the gym that was named in honor of her and a former principal, Fr. James Kenny.

Through the years, Eugster worked closely with numerous office personnel, such as Kim Tobari, Rita Scholl, and Joan Dunne. The latter was

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They Took Care of Us

an office fixture from 1972 to 1988. She and her husband died tragically in a 2004 automobile accident.

But it was largely Rae Ann Eck who carried on Helen Eugster’s legacy of continuity in the Judge front office.

Rae Ann arrived in 1980, hired by then-dean of students Tim Carr ‘71 to be attendance secretary. By the time she retired in 2019, Rae Ann figured she had “worked for 10 deans and even more principals,” had been honored by the Alumni Alliance and received her 30-year pin.

“Rae Ann was the first person most people met when they came to the school, and she is the first person people check on when they come back,” said her 2019 principal, Patrick Lambert ‘97, a student when he first met her.

Back in a day when home economics-type courses were deemed important for high school girls, Vesta Seidel came to Judge to teach sewing.

The program began in the 1949 school year when the Catholic Women’s League raised funds to hire Seidel and buy sewing machines, collecting 50 cents each week from 216 women in a bridge club. The program was so popular that more machines were bought in subsequent years, along with cutting tables, irons, and ironing boards.

By 1958, the Intermountain Catholic Register observed “if the future husbands of the girl graduates of the local high school are proud of the prowess of their wives

with a needle and shearing scissors, they will have the women of the bridge club to thank.”

Seidel’s students put on fashion shows each spring, until 1965. She passed away in 2006 at age 91.

When 75-year-old Benji Kaneko retired in 1959 after 18 years of being the school’s caretaker, his departure was a source of sadness to the Judge community.

“His monument is written in the hearts of the people who have known him,” said a Judgeonian story, citing student John Olds. “I can remember his saying ‘hello’ almost every morning since I was in kindergarten.” Added Fr. Kenny, then principal: “I won’t get 10 men to do the work he does.”

But he did – in Kaneko’s friend, Roy Okamoto.

Okamoto owned a market in Los Angeles until the start of World War II, when his property was seized and he was sent to a Japanese-American internment camp in Wyoming. After the war he moved to Salt Lake and got a job at Judge with his wife, Teru. They lived in two rooms in the school’s basement and ran the cafeteria – Roy was especially known for his quality rolls and cupcakes – while also helping Kaneko and Kay Makita keep the grounds clean.

After his retirement and Teru’s death, Roy lived at St. Joseph Villa. When he died in 1995, age 94, Connections magazine noted “it was not uncommon to see Roy in his beloved Bulldog letter jacket.”

Two years later, Judge Memorial formally said thanks by honoring the outstanding female and male participants in school activities with an award named after Roy and Teru.

The Judge History Project

All of the information in the article about Judge caretakers can be found in the Judge History Project, which was updated recently to include the activities and accomplishments of the 2024-25 school year. Prepared for the school’s centennial celebration, the online history documents what students did in each year of Judge’s history (along with a seven-year span when girls went to St. Mary’s), from athletic competition to play productions to participation in clubs and organizations.

The Judge History Project may be viewed at the bottom of the Judge Memorial website’s home page:

www.judgememorial.org/yearby-year-at-judge

If you would like your family featured on the Judge Family Tree and your family has more than one generation of Judge alumni, please let us know. Send infomation and pictures to: lbetty@jmchs.org

Showcasing Generations of the

Pierce Family Tree

Student Spotlight

Youthlinc fosters

fulfilling experiences for two seniors

AMAZING AND ENLIGHT-

ENING are two words used to describe local non-profit organization Youthlinc’s mission and purpose. Seniors Maddox Comey and Tahj Cole recently embarked on a remarkable humanitarian experience this past summer of 2025.

With Comey going to Fiji, and Cole going to Rwanda, they both had an incredible, and meaningful experience being on different continents. The two boys traveled with Youthlinc, a close friend of Judge Memorial, on their community service journey.

The goal in the country is to serve, educate, learn, and foster a good experience with the local communities and their culture. Whether it’s teaching an English lesson to young kids, attending in-home visits with families, or making planter boxes for a preschool garden, the common factor is worthwhile and leaves permanent connections to oneself and others.

and that part of my life,” says Comey.

Aside from their workdays, the Fiji and Rwanda teams both had a day-long excursion.

“Our excursion was pretty nice. We got to go to a resort for a day and a half, like a Fijian resort,” says Comey.

“My excursion experience, we went to a national park called Akagera National Park,” says Cole.

The trip’s duration was two weeks in the country, but included months and months of successful preparation and composement. When asked what the biggest takeaways from the trip were, they responded with a heartfelt response.

“After the trip, my view on life changed just because I realized how small of a community we are compared to the world. My overall takeaway, honestly, I know this is kind of dumb, but without my phone for two weeks, I realized how much social media and my phone affects my anxiety

“My overall takeaway from this trip was that, you know, you should just be able to forgive and forget in life. Holding grudges doesn’t really help anyone out in life, and you know, just being able to forgive and forget is a very important quality to have,” says Cole.

Cole also explains how the tragic 1994 genocide in Rwanda sparked an inspiring element of reconciliation today, which applies to the phrase “forgive and forget.”

In addition to the beautiful destinations of Fiji and Rwanda, there are countless other service locations, such as Peru, Ecuador, Kenya, Cambodia, Thailand, and Mongolia. They hope to spread the amazing and unique opportunities Youthlinc has to offer to all ages. If you are interested in learning more about the organization and service sites, visit this link!

www.youthlinc.org

by Rivi Bero ‘26 Bulldog Press

September 29, 2025

Judge

Memorial named a winner of

the Show UP Utah High School Service Challenge

Show UP Utah High School Service Challenge

Utah’s first lady, Abby Cox, and Utah Mammoth owner Ashley Smith teamed up for this initiative and recognized Judge Memorial’s commitment to student-led community service. The organization was particularly impressed by our annual participation in Christ the King Service Day. Judge students represented us proudly as guests at the Utah Mammoth Hockey game, where they were recognized on the jumbotron!

The theater department once again earned standing ovations for their performance of Monty Python’s Spamalot . The musical comedy is “lovingly ripped off” from the classic film Monty Python and the Holy Grail . Our student actors elicited laughs across a variety of humorous elements, including flying cows, killer rabbits, French taunters, and of course, the Lady of the Lake.

Gift of the Drummer Delivers Record-Breaking Support

This year’s Gift of the Drummer was our most successful to date, providing over $20,000 in donated gifts to 80 refugee children and their families. Working in partnership with Catholic Community Services, our students, faculty, and staff helped make the holiday season brighter for those in need.

Each Discernment Class (a.k.a. Homeroom) was matched with a wish list, fulfilling requests for essentials like winter coats and boots alongside toys and sports equipment. In mid-December, our Peer Ministry team coordinated the collection and delivery of these items. This remains a shining example of the heart and compassion that defines the Judge Memorial community.

Campus Spotlight

The World Is Our Classroom

Whether kayaking at Catalina, honing their craft in NYC, or trekking through the Tetons, the Bulldog spirit of discovery is alive and well in these signature student experiences.

Science in the Field: Seniors Visit CELP The trip to Catalina Island remains one of our most coveted academic opportunities for seniors. Integrated into the AP Biology and AP Environmental Science curricula, this week-long Oceanography Camp at Howlands Landing offers students a masterclass in experiential learning.

Through the Catalina Environmental Leadership Program (CELP), students participate in a series of guided explorations aimed at fostering a greater understanding of self, community, and the environment. From hiking the rugged terrain to snorkeling the Pacific, students see ecological theories come to life. These transformative trips are a cornerstone of what makes a Judge education so distinctive.

Broadway Bound: Performing Arts Takes Manhattan Every other year during spring break, the Performing Arts Department offers music, theater, and dance students an immersive dive into the heart of the arts in New York City. During their five-night stay, students go beyond the audience’s perspective by attending professional workshops led by top industry experts. From the lights of Broadway to the city’s world-class museums, our students experience an unforgettable week of inspiration and artistic growth.

“Students take classes with current professionals in the performing arts, they see musicals, theater, and dance concerts, and we incorporate museum, restaurant, park, and landmark visits so students receive a full, exciting, and cultured experience during the Performing Arts field trip.” - Lehua Estrada, Dance Program Director

Into the Wild: Science Students Head to the Tetons The Science Department is taking the classroom into the elements this winter with a trip to the Teton Science School. Over three days and two nights, students will explore the rugged winter ecosystem of the Jackson campus. Through cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and handson field research, our young scientists are trading textbooks for boots-on-the-ground discovery in one of the country’s most stunning natural laboratories.

According to Trever Wilson, science teacher and trip leader, “Students really enjoy the break from technology, connecting with their peers in a different setting, and getting to learn about, and experience, the environment. Many of them got way outside of their comfort zones and had not spent time outdoors in the winter!”

Finding Balance

How Jeanette Sawaya

Shaped Generations of Judge Students

Jeanette Sawaya has had an incredible and long-lasting impact on the lives of students at Judge Memorial. The first semester of the 2025-26 school year marks the end of her incredible 42-year-long career here on campus. In addition to serving as the current director of college counseling, Sawaya is also a member of the Utah Teacher Accreditation State Board, as well as the Salt Lake City Arts Council.

Before her work helping students such as myself get into colleges all across the country, Sawaya was Judge Memorial’s one and only Drill Team coach and dance teacher. When speaking about that time, she says it was one of her favorite roles she has played at Judge. “I was with students many times more than the students were even with their families.”

To put in perspective the amount of love and passion she has for her students, she says, “I would be with those students from 6:30 in the morning at drill practice, and then we would have dance concert practice after school till 5:00 at night.” These are just some of the things that demonstrate her commitment and passion to what she was doing for so many students around the building.

During her service to the school’s dance company, Sawaya then gave a great portion of her time to teaching one of her hobbies, yoga to students who showed interest. She had many responsibilities on campus, including taking on the job teaching yoga, “which became this sort of finding balance role. And that was always really awesome.”

Sawaya indeed found a way to balance, as in 1997 she was named Dance Educator of the Year by the Utah Association of Health.

When asked to talk about some of her favorite memories of her time here, she said that having her two sons graduate from Judge was special. “I’m always so grateful for my time here at Judge with them.”

Some other things that stand out are when students don’t think they’re going to be able to even go to college, then they go to college, and now they’re very successful.

She remembers a moment where a first-generation student had come into her office after receiving her help applying for college. When she told him that he had been accepted to college, “he was just jumping for joy.” Sharing that excitement with a student was the reason she did what she did.

“I grew up at Judge, so I came in my early 20s, and Mr. Cordova’s class was the first class that I sat through. I was only ten years older than them, so it kind of blows me away. Growing up here affected me because relationships at Judge are so important.

“The people that I worked with, especially in my first 5-10 years, were my anchor people, really amazing people like John Colosimo and Jim Yerkovich. And I remember people in the arts like drama teacher Tom Delgado and David Asman the music teacher. Many of those people helped me understand how Judge is different and so special.

“We always joke that you can’t travel anywhere and not run into a Judge person. So I think it shaped me in understanding that people are the most important thing in your life.

“And the spirituality of this place always kept me in check, but also challenged me to be better.”

Jeanette Sawaya is truly an incredible educator and an even more incredible person. She has served as a cornerstone in this Judge community. From drill team coach to yoga teacher to college counseling, she serves as a great role model for those who want to pursue a life of service, helping to create the success of generations of Judge Memorial students.

by Will Trentman ‘26

Paw Prints

1990s

2000s

Cort Dennison ‘97

Cort is on the move again. He is the new Linebacker Coach and Co-Defensive Coordinator at Oregon State University. Go Beavers!

Jessica French ’02

Alum Jessica French is an internationally recognized composer of vocal and organ music. She was recently featured in the Eccles Organ Festival at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, with her work presented alongside Bach, Franck, and Grigny.

Alana Brophy ‘03

Alana Brophy! Alana has been working for ABC4 for the past 10 years and serves as their chief meteorologist. She recently won the 2025 Rocky Mountain Southwest Emmy as a weather anchor for her work in the field and beyond. Congrats, Alana!

William Sheaffer ‘07

Isaac Winter ’07

Congrats to alum Isaac Winter who recently received his Master Distiller Certification from the Chartered Institute of Brewers and Distillers.

A senior vice president at Morgan Stanley, William was recognized on Forbes ’ 2025 Best-in-State Next-Gen Wealth Advisors list. But perhaps even better than that, he reports that he is the proud father of two healthy babies with his amazing wife, Jessica Sheaffer.

Dr. Demetrius Coombs ‘07

After completing a six-year integrated plastic surgery residency at the Cleveland Clinic, in Cleveland, Ohio, Demetrius was invited to join The Craniofacial Center in Dallas, Texas.

Dr. Coombs maintains a steady commitment to research, and the number of his peerreviewed scientific articles, book chapters, and presentations exceeds 100. He is a frequent reviewer of articles submitted for publication in the Pediatric & Craniofacial Surgery section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery , which is considered to be the preeminent journal for this specialty.

2010s

Lewis Walker ‘08

Lewis Walker has just made the move to cornerback coach at North Dakota State University. He’s pictured here with his aunt Lori Walker, brother Keenyan Walker ‘09, and sister Pamela Walker ‘11.

Jenessa Jimoh ‘18

Named one of Utah Business 30 Women to Watch!

Jenessa Jimoh believes in democracy, and as executive director of Ignite! Utah, she’s building that same confidence in Utah’s next generation. After a robust civics education in Northern Virginia ignited her passion for inclusive governance, this first-generation college graduate from Westminster University now pursues a professional MBA at the University of Utah while cultivating the next generation of community leaders.

“Community organizing, movement-building, and policy advocacy have long been led by women and especially by Black women,” she says. “Advocacy isn’t just something I do — it’s in my bones.”

As a descendant of one of Utah’s pioneering Black families, she carries forward a legacy of generational activism and coalition-building.

Emily Strand ‘12 & Will Christiansen ‘12

Congratulations to former Judge classmates Emily Strand ’12 and Will Christiansen ’12. The two were married on October 11, 2025, in Henderson, Nevada, after 13 years together.

Logan Garside ‘14

Logan married Meredith Clark on May 25, 2025. The couple were married in a private ceremony on Flathead Lake, Montana.

Congratulations!

Grandparents Day

Honoring Our Heritage: Grandparents and Special Friends Day

IN NOVEMBER, JUDGE MEMORIAL proudly hosted our Grandparents and Special Friends Day, an event dedicated to the foundational figures who support our students’ journeys. The day centered on a meaningful liturgy presided over by Fr. Ronald Cochran and Fr. Jaya Penugonda, emphasizing the spiritual ties that bind our community together. After enjoying refreshments and touring our evolving campus, guests had the opportunity to see the living legacy of the school in action.

May their souls, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the Mercy of God, rest in peace. Please remember in your thoughts and prayers the members of Judge Memorial and Saint Mary of the Wasatch community who have recently passed away.

Paul Roger Brennan ‘52

December 2025.

Husband of Clara Brennan ‘52. Brother of Frank Brennan ‘44. Merry Ellen Brennan Bell’ 57. Patrick Brennan ‘58. Father of Margaret Brennan Neville’ 76. Ann Brennan ‘78. Paul Brennan ‘79. Kevin Curtin ‘79. Rosemary Brennan Curtin ‘80. Joe Brennan ‘83. Grandfather of Kathryn Hicks ’07. Julia Hicks ‘10. Virginia Hicks ‘12. Max Brennan ‘11. Mary Neville ‘11. Patrick Neville ‘13.

Monsignor J. Terrance Fitzgerald ‘54

January 2026.

Principal of Judge Memorial from 1991-1993. Vicar General of the Salt Lake Diocese for 16 years.

Ernest Michael Fedor ‘59

September 2025.

Father of Damon Fedor ‘85. Brother of George Fedor ‘57. Gary Fedor ‘62. Brother-in-law of Dennis Caulfield ‘64. Grandfather of Samuel Fedor ‘21. Dominic Fedor ‘25. Daniel Fedor ‘29.

Robert Gerald “Bob” Dannels ‘60

October 2025.

State Champion Football 1959. Brother of Roger Dannels - 66. Brother-in-law of Therese Dannels ‘56. Uncle of Deanna Dannels ‘89. Drew Dannels ‘93. David Dannels ‘92.

Harold Turner ‘55

December 2025.

Brother of John Turner ‘60. Don Turner ‘ 66. Uncle of Jacob Turner ‘14.

Richard L. (Dick) Bailey ‘60

December 2025.

Husband of Anamarie Bailey ‘60. Brother of Jim Bailey ‘62. Thomas Bailey ‘66. John Bailey ‘70. Mary Bailey ‘72. Liz (Bailey) Fox ‘75. Brother-in-law of David Fox’ 75. Uncle of Jacob Bailey ‘96.

Jeanne (Zaelit) Francone ‘57

November 2025.

Wife of Jerry Francone ‘57. Mother of Jerry Francone ‘78.

Thomas J. Tallon ‘68

November 2025.

Former Salt Lake City Fire Chief.

In Memoriam

May their souls, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the Mercy of God, rest in peace. Please remember in your thoughts and prayers the members of Judge Memorial and Saint Mary of the Wasatch community who have recently passed away.

Mary Kay “Cakey” Ravarino Erickson ‘69

June 2025.

St. Mary of the Wasatch.

Sister of Daniel Ravarino ‘63. John Ravarino ‘65. Jim Ravarino ‘66. Carol (Ravarino) Wilcox ‘72. Sister-in-law of Patricia Ravarino ‘65. Aunt of David Ravarino ‘94. Jonathan Ravarino ‘95. Scott Ravarino ‘89. Great Aunt of Madison Ravarino ‘15

Dennis Reeves ‘78

November 2025.

Son of Mary Reeves ‘43. Brother of Thomas Reeves ‘79. James Reeves ‘81. Kathleen Bracco ‘83. Mary Francis Jones ‘85. Father of Carin Reeves ‘18. Nephew of Katherine (Reeves) Lords ‘49.

Genie Lamb ‘71

November 2025.

Judge Memorial & St. Mary of the Wasatch. Sister of Yvonne (Heiser) Eagan ‘60. Sister-in-law of Larry Eagan ‘60. Jerry Eagan ‘70. Kerry Eagan ‘73. Barry Eagan ‘77.

Kenneth “ Kenny” James Louie ‘72

August 2025.

Brother of Gordon Louie ‘70. Maria (Louie) Kier ‘74. Cindi Louie ‘76. Melanie (Castillo) Louie ‘83. Brother-in-law of Dan Kaschmitter ‘75. Uncle of Alex Kaschmitter ‘09. Niki Kaschmitter ‘13. William Cisneros ‘14.

John Colosimo ‘74

July 2025.

Past Faculty / Staff, Coach & Athletic Director. State Champion (football) 1973,1981, 1983. Brother of Roseanne Webber ‘70. Nancy Gibbs ‘72. Galey Colosimo ‘76. Paul Colosimo ‘78. Mary Markosian ‘80. Larry Colosimo ‘82. Joe Colosimo ‘84. Brother-inlaw of Beth Colosimo ‘84.

Justin Reed ‘80

October 2025.

Brother of Daniel (Anderson) Nielson ‘79.

Joan Marie Sullivan ‘82

November 2025.

Lynette Childs ‘90

November 2025.

Elizabeth Ann Felt ‘92

October 2025.

Mathew Britt Schwobe ‘94

November 2025.

Husband of Simriti Schwobe ‘94. Father of Hagan Schwobe ‘24. Roan Schwobe ‘27. Brother of Stephanie (Schwobe) Glawe ‘98. Brother-in-law of Jeff Louder ‘96. Soorya Louder ‘97. Uncle to Milana (Mimi) Louder ‘25. Jai Louder ‘29.

Extended Family

RANDY A. BAUER - May 2025.

Father of Bridget Bauer ‘99.

MARY PATRICIA COX - May 2025.

Mother of Linda (Cox) Tyler ‘83. Stephen Cox ‘86. Sister of Robert Mitchell ‘60.

MARK BABE DRAZICH - May 2025.

Husband of Josaphine M. Drazich ‘46. Brother-in-law of Edna Holman ‘49.

SALLY MARIE CONVERY IVERS - May 2025.

Mother of Thomas Ivers ‘75. Mathew Ivers ‘77. Mary Lynn (Ivers) Cier ‘79. Patrick Ivers ‘82. Stepmother of James Ivers ‘66. Katherine Havas ‘64 St. Mary of the Wasatch. Mother-in-law of Andy Cier ‘80. Sally Ivers ‘82. Sister-in-law of Grace Mary Gallivan ‘34.

SUSAN LOUISE RICHEY - May 20205.

Mother of Jenn (Richey) Freeman ‘91. Sarah (Richey) Bell ‘94.

BRUCE & BARBARA TURNER - June 2025. Parents of Zachary Turner ‘01.

FINAU MAKA - June 2025.

Husband of Kathleen Marie Maka ‘66. St Mary of the Wasatch. Father of Paul Maka ‘97.

JAMES JONATHAN SWEENEY - July 2025.

Brother of Miriam Phinney ‘87. Judge Memorial School Counselor. Matthew Sweeney ‘89.

DIANE L. ROBINSON - July 2025.

Mother of Natasha Robinson ‘11.

DREW MATHEW PETERSEN - July 2025.

Husband of Sandy (McChrystal) Petersen ‘63. Father of Lisa (Petersen) Jamu ‘86. Heather Leavitt ‘90. Heidi Petersen ‘90. Megan (Petersen) Bryant ‘96. Mikaele (Petersen) Sansone ‘96. Brigitta (Petersen) Erickson ‘04. Grandfather of Abigail Jamu ‘25.

Peter Alexander Stransky ‘95

July 2025.

Brother of Joseph Stransky ‘90. Alyssa Hershkowitz ‘92.

PAUL C. BAPIS - August 2025

Deng Mayar ‘20

August 2025.

Brother of Angelina Mayar ‘19. Achol Mayar ‘23. Christina Mayar ‘25.

Grandfather of Michael Bapis ‘92. Alethia Bapis Chatzis ‘94.

CAROLE ANNE DOYLE CALLAHAN - August 2025.

Mother-in-law of Wendy (Lewis) Callahan ‘84. Grandmother of Rachel D. North ‘11. Patrick Lewis Humlcek ‘15. David Lewis Humlcek ‘15.

SISTER MARGARET MARY MILLER - August 2025.

Carmelite Monastery of Salt Lake City.

THOMAS MICHAEL ZARR - September 2025.

Father of Melissa Zarr ‘95. Son of Eudora Zarr ‘31.

GLADYS ELIZABETH “LIZ” YANNI - September 2025.

Wife of John Yanni ‘69.

IDA BITTMENN - October 2025. (Mother) of Father Joseph Bittmenn. (former Judge Theology Teacher).

ROGER HONRI BULLOCK - October 2025.

Father of Thomas Bullock ‘03. Amy Bullock (Clancy) ‘04.

MICHAEL LANCE REARDON - October 2025.

Father of Kristin Reardon ‘86.

JUDY YAMASHIRO - October 2025.

Aunt of Jennifer Yamashiro ‘00.

JOELENE CONDY ARAMBULA - November 2025.

Grandmother to Gabriela Urcino ‘18. Isis Leon ‘27. Destiny Tarrant’ 27.

KATHRYN LEE KEIFER THOMPSON - November 2025. Mother of Adam Thompson ‘99.

RENEE KATHERINE RAZZECA - November 2025.

Mother of Michael Razzeca ‘69. Pamela (Razzeca) McCaughey ‘70 St. Mary of the Wasatch. Dr. Kristin (Razzeca) Walsh ‘72. Tim Razzeca ‘77. Suzie (Razzeca) Sandwick ‘82. Rick (Richard) Razzeca ‘86. Grandmother of Amelia (Amy McCaughey) Paulos ‘02. Kristin McCaughey ‘04.

Extended Family

MARGARET AMADOR - November 2025. (former Judge Faculty/Staff).

TYE JED TAYLOR - November 2025. (former Judge Hockey Coach).

Father of Samuel Taylor ‘13.

In Memoriam Campus News

Passion Project Becomes Official Food Pantry at Judge

by Derek Jensen

Beginning in 2026, Judge was recognized as a “Share Pantry” with St. Francis. It started as a Student Council speech then gathered momentum, funding, and donations from generous families. But before Judge’s nascent food pantry could open its door, it banged into enough bureaucratic bumps to essentially swing closed.

CONNIE MAE GARCIA - November 2025.

Mother

RICKEY TAD JUDD - December 2025.

Father of Current Softball Coach Camillia Moore.

Fast forward a year and this passion project led by student leaders has suddenly survived an 18-month odyssey to open as a state sanctioned food pantry.

“We’ve got the food all set out so that people can just come discreetly grab a bag of food as needed,” explains Campus Ministry Director Monica Howa Johnson. “It’s for students, it’s for staff, it’s for families — it’s open for whoever is in need.”

The brainchild of 2024-25 Student Body President Delaney Dolan and Vice President Zach Farr, the on-campus pantry was intended to combat food insecurity among the student body and families alike. Shelving was built in a cafeteria storage room while Dolan and Farr convinced Judge families to donate two full-sized refrigerators.

Boys Lacrosse then staged a successful 2024 golf fundraiser that generated more than $10,000 toward the cause. By Thanksgiving of that year, the scale of the need — and the red tape — proved too big a barrier to proceed. Judge, it turned out, was not eligible to be recognized as an official Utah Food Bank location. Other Diocesan schools already had operating permits, and the proximity of pantries at nearby schools were cited as reasons.

Some of the funding did help Student Council with parent

volunteers make substantial Thanksgiving food deliveries to families in need. And the rest of the money was diverted to help pay for Judge’s annual Free and Reduced Lunch Program.

According to the Utah Food Bank, 415,000 Utahns face uncertainty about where their next meal will come from, including one in six children.

By fall 2025, after cuts to social services and threats to SNAP benefits, Judge parents, staff and students rallied to resurrect the prospects of a pantry. Boys Lacrosse teed up another food insecurity fundraiser, while parents flooded the phone lines, asking how to help.

In short order, a Thanksgiving food drive was organized by Peer Ministry. The generosity of the Judge Memorial community was staggering to watch.

A larger pantry space was cleaned and prepped, and Dolan and Farr’s refrigerators were installed. Then, spearheaded by Judge parent Teresa Cereska, the pantry was fully stocked and labeled by section in English, Spanish, and Sudanese.

To keep the pantry viable long term, a reliable food source is crucial. So, the school’s communications director decided to take one more swing at getting the state to sanction Judge. This time, the effort paid off. At the end of 2025 Judge was green-lit as a so-called “Share Pantry” with fellow Catholic school St. Francis. Going forward, Judge will partner with St. Francis to bring monthly food deliveries from the St. Francis food pantry to Judge’s new pantry.

“The need is bigger than we may realize, so if we can support our families, our faculty, our staff on such an important level it’s critical,” says Principal Patrick Lambert. “There may be times when any of us need a little support, and if families have something like this to lean on it will strengthen the ties that bind our school community together.”

1921 Heritage Society Planned Giving

Securing the Future: Faith, Values, and Your Legacy at Judge Memorial

For over a century, Judge Memorial Catholic High School has been a foundation for character, faith, and academic excellence. This enduring impact is only possible because of the unwavering support of our alumni and friends who believe in the power of a “Bulldog” education.

As we look toward our next century, we are focused on ensuring that Judge remains a transformative place for generations to come. One of the most meaningful ways you can support this vision is through Planned Giving.

The Impact of Your Legacy Planned gifts, such as bequests in a will, life insurance designations, or charitable trusts, act as a “forever fund” for our school. These gifts provide the long-term stability needed to:

•Provide Perpetual Scholarships:

Keeping a Judge education accessible to all.

•Support Exceptional Faculty:

Retaining the mentors who shape our students’ lives.

•Modernize Our Campus:

Ensuring our facilities match the caliber of our students.

Help Us Recognize Your Generosity

Contact Information: Jimmy Soto ‘89 Director of Advancement Office 801-517-2166 Mobile 801-808-6358

Many of these visionary gifts are made privately, and we often only learn of them years later. If you have already included Judge Memorial in your estate plans, or are currently considering doing so, please let us know.

Sharing your intentions allows us to properly thank you now, ensure your gift is directed exactly as you wish, and welcome you into the 1921 Heritage Society. Your commitment, regardless of the amount, serves as an inspiration to the entire Judge community.

Each planned gift—no matter the size—helps strengthen Judge Memorial’s mission to educate hearts and minds in the Catholic tradition and ensures that the school remains a place of faith, excellence, and opportunity for generations to come.

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