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Alumni Class Notes – May 2018

May 23, 2018

1950s | 1970s | 1990s | 2000s

1950s

Terry Capistrant '56 and his wife Jacque '57 talked to the Pioneer Press about his work with and his diagnosis of Parkinson's disease.

1970s

Tom Gartland ’75 published a book titled Lead with Heart: Transform your Business through Personal Connection. Read more about the book.

Bob Sweeney '77, a recently inducted member of the CDH Athletic Hall of Fame, was the focus of a feature story on WCCO, along with the other distinctive Hall of Famers honored at this year's event this May.

A group of Derham Hall 1979 alums enjoyed brunch together in April.

1980s

In the digital age of e-readers and podcasts, bookstores have struggled to remain relevant. Barnes & Noble was one of the first to feel the pressure from Amazon and is looking to up its digital game. Fred Argir ’82, Chief Digital Officer at Barnes & Noble, discusses the digital strategy of one of the last bookstore chains standing.

1990s

Johnny Tauer ’91, the men’s basketball coach at the University of St. Thomas, has a Ph.D. in social psychology. He was invited to speak at a national coaches’ clinic in Kansas City, MO, in early May.

Gina Gray ’94 is the new Director of Business Development for Colle McVoy where she will help lead the agency’s growth strategy, pitch management, and marketing.

Former state champion Cretin-Derham Hall catcher Ian Dale ’96, son of former Gophers' hockey star Jack Dale ’63, is a regular actor on TV’s Hawaii Five-O and Salvation series. Jack said Ian’s goal out of high school was to become a professional baseball player, but that ended because of an injured shoulder.

2000s

Pioneer Press columnist Charley Walters interviewed Joe Mauer ’01 in early May about the [then] upcoming CDH Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

Mauer remarked, “I think it has to do with the people there — teachers, coaches, the whole community really," Mauer said. "It’s a special place and I think people that are in it know that. I’ve had a lot of help and a lot of good teachers and coaches along the way that definitely guide you in the right direction.”

Steve Sir ’01, whose three-point percentage (.469) while at Northern Arizona remains the best in Division I since the 1992-93 season, is a three-on-three basketball star for Team Saskatoon in Canada. Steve’s team won a World Cup tournament last month in Goyang, South Korea.

Jake Esch ’08 is one of six Minnesotans signed by the St. Paul Saints this spring. Jake is expected to lead the pitching rotation.

Dana Connelly ’15, a member of the 2018 MIAC softball champions, was named to her third consecutive All-MIAC Team. The Tommies swept the NCAA regional tournament but were stopped at the Super Regionals.

Special Note of Remembrance

Brother Michael Callahan ’52, Cretin High School teacher from 1957 to 1960, passed away on April 25, 2018. He was a De La Salle Christian Brother for 65 years.