June 27, 2014
From Fighting Saint to Battlin' Bear
Parker with Coach Van Diest after Carroll won the 2010 National Football Championship
Carroll Athletic Director Bruce Parker is trading in his Fighting Saints purple and gold for the green and gold of the Battlin’ Bears. It was announced this week that Parker has accepted the position of Director of Athletics at Rocky Mountain College in Billings, Montana.
Parker was hired by Carroll in 2003 after having served as the Associate Athletic Director at MSU–Bozeman where he had worked for 22 years. Some of his notable accomplishments while at Carroll include overseeing the addition of six new sports programs in the past six years. In addition, Parker has been honored as the NAIA National Athletic Director of the Year, twice as the NAIA Region I Athletic Director of the Year, and six times as the Frontier AD of the Year. He was also honored as one of the 2009 and 2011 NACDA/Under Armour Athletic Directors of the Year.
Under Parker's leadership of the Fighting Saints athletic program, Carroll teams have brought home numerous conference and national titles. Carroll College has been awarded the Frontier Conference's Bandy All-Sports Award six times during Parker's tenure. Plus he has hired many of the talented coaches and staff that support Carroll's student-athletes on a daily basis.
"Bruce has been instrumental in expanding the opportunities for our students to participate in collegiate athletics—opportunities to be successful in the classroom, as well as on the field, court, track or course. Bruce has contributed significantly to increasing the profile of the college during his time as Director of Athletics. We wish him all the best in his new position leading the Rocky Mountain Battlin' Bears," Carroll President Dr. Tom Evans said.
Thank you Bruce for the passion and dedication you have shown to Carroll College in your role as Athletic Director for the past eleven years. We wish you the very best of luck as you return home to Billings!
Read more about Parker’s move to Rocky in the Helena IR.
2015 Japan Jamboree
Carroll College President Tom Evans has been selected to lead a Venture Crew to Kirara-hama, Japan for the 2015 World Scout Jamboree from July 28–August 8, 2015. Carroll College Venture Crew members are invited to attend. President Evans hopes that many from the Carroll community will become a Venture Crew member and join him on this exciting adventure.
In 2015, more than 30,000 Scouts, Venture Crew Members, and leaders from 161 countries around the world will converge on Kirara-hama, Yamaguchi, Japan, for the 23rd World Scout Jamboree. The event will provide opportunities to raise awareness about global issues, explore the environment, participate in community service, make friends from around the world, and deepen understanding of developments in science and technology. If you are interested in attending this event and would like further information please contact Patrick Harris at pharris@carroll.edu.
Carroll’s Venture Crew has approximately 40 student-crew members and eight adult leaders. Its focus is outdoors, leadership and spirituality and it is a Scouting program that has boys and girls and men and women involved – its "purpose is to provide positive experiences to help young people mature and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults."
Faculty/Staff News
Myrna's Man
Photo courtesy of Eliza Wiley, Helena IR
On July 1, Carroll Adjunct Professor Ed Noonan is retiring from the Myrna Loy Center after serving 14 years as the Executive Director.
During his 14 years at the helm, he lifted the Myrna from the depths of financial crisis where it had to temporarily close its doors, to a flourishing arts center known for its unique, often sold-out, performances.
On Monday night, June 30, there is a farewell reception for Noonan at 6 p.m. at the Myrna Loy Center. A 7:30 p.m. program will feature reflections by Noonan on his life as a Montana artist. “This will be a program of stories, poems, performance that shows why it was such a great opportunity to run the Myrna,” said Noonan. Tickets are free, but must be reserved by calling 443-0287.
To learn more about his time and contributions to the Myrna Loy, read the Helena IR article: Stepping Down After Stepping Up.
The Bert & Ernie Boys
Anyone who has spent time in Helena is familiar with Bert & Ernie’s. The restaurant, a staple of downtown Helena, is celebrating its 40th anniversary.
Bert & Ernie’s was founded in 1974 by two Carroll College grads: Tom McCarvel (Ernie) and Tim Kennedy (Bert), both from the class of 1971.
It originally opened in the Iron Front Hotel Building in the 400 block of North Last Chance Gulch and was a fun, cozy establishment where one could enjoy a bowl of chili, a great sandwich and a beer.
To learn more about its history and transformation, read the Helena IR article: 40 YEARS IN THE MAKING - Bert & Ernie’s Celebrates Four Decades of Business.
The interior of the original Bert & Ernie's restaurant founded by Tom McCarvel ('71) and Tim Kennedy ('71)
Saintly Delivery
Carroll College Athletics welcomed a new Fighting Saint to the family as Charlotte Catherine MacIntyre was born on June 25, 2014, weighing in at 6 lbs. 5 oz.
Associate Athletic Director and Golf Coach Bennett MacIntyre and his wife Lindsey report that a happy and healthy baby "CC" will be ready to cheer on the Saints this fall.
Congratulations to the MacIntyre family!
Student News
Qualms About Country
Assistant Professor of Health Science Jennifer Lowell and Carroll students Kyla Grymes (’13), Rebecca Hankel (’13) and Abigail Speer (’13) along with Cody Custis and Robin Toblin recently had a research paper, titled "Sex, Drugs, and Country Music? A Content Analysis of Substance Use, Sex, Violence, and Weapons in Country Music" accepted for publication by Global Journal of Human Social Sciences. The research paper is expected to be published in GJHSS, Volume 14, Issue 2, Version 1.0.
Muscle Men
The weight training has paid off for these Fighting Saint football players who recently helped the Heritage Tourism Council move a mine shaft elevator.
The elevator is an artifact from Caird Engineering Works, one of the oldest and longest running foundry and machine shops in Montana (1895-present). The buildings on the Caird site (located at Malfunction Junction in Helena) are due to be demolished and the Heritage Tourism Council is removing all artifacts, including this mine shaft elevator.
Heritage Tourism Council intern Ryan Armstrong (’15) and senior teammates Alex Kastens and Dom Salle helped unload the elevator at the Trolley Shop facility near the fairgrounds. The Heritage Tourism Council is planning a history exhibit on Caird in the next 18 months and the elevator will be part of that exhibit.
Alumni News
Gettin' Hitched
Joining hands in marriage on June 1, 2013, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church were Martilyn Alexander (’05) and Jason Merideth.
Martilyn graduated from Butte High School and earned a degree in biology and a minor in chemistry from Carroll College. She received her doctorate in pharmacy from the University of Montana. She is a pharmacist for Walgreen’s in Great Falls.
Jason graduated from Livingston High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing and advertising from UM. He is the owner of Visual Impact Photography, Great Falls.
Their honeymoon in the Bahamas included scuba diving in the reefs with sharks.
Carey M. Phelan (’14) and Matthew E. Williams are proud to announce their engagement and upcoming wedding.
Carey graduated from Carroll College in 2011 and 2014. She is pursuing her nurse practitioner degree.
Matthew is the son of Ed and Mari Williams of Helena. He is pursuing a degree in information systems security. Matt is a staff sergeant with the Montana Army National Guard.
The couple is planning a July 19 wedding at the home of Carey’s parents in Philipsburg.
Shortly after the wedding, the newlyweds will travel to China for Carey to present her thesis. They will spend their honeymoon in the Philippines sightseeing and scuba diving.
Career Moves
Hela Kelsch, D.O., (’08) was one of 235 medical students who received the doctor of osteopathic medicine (D.O.) degree from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences in commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 17, in Kansas City, Missouri.
She was also one of ten KCUMB graduates who earned a concurrent master of arts in bioethics from KCUMB College of Biosciences during the same ceremony.
Dr. Kelsh is the daughter of Jack and Gail Kelsch graduated from Mead High School in Spokane, Washington and earned a B.A. in Biology from Carroll.
Dr. Kelsch will complete postdoctoral training in Family Medicine at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane.
Nicholas “Nick” Leslie (’08) recently joined the Mukilteo Police Department as a police officer. Leslie is following in his father’s footsteps by becoming a police officer.
He received a bachelor’s degree from Carroll College. He worked for Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer for two years before moving to Omaha to attend law school. After receiving his juris doctor in 2013, Leslie moved back to Washington state to pursue a career in law enforcement.
Leslie’s father is a police officer in Seattle, and Leslie said by being a police officer instead of a lawyer, he could make more of a difference.
Patrick Sheehy (’07), PE, MBA was conferred a Masters of Business Administration degree from University of South Dakota in commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 10, in Vermillion, South Dakota.
Patrick, the son of Dennis (’75) and Janet Sheehy of Clancy, Montana graduated from Jefferson High School and earned a B.A. in Civil Engineering degree from Carroll.
He is currently an Associate Design Engineer with the City of Puyallup in Washington.
IN MEMORIAM
On June 12, 2014, Cato Kay Butler (class of 1952), 84, passed away in his sleep, in his hometown of Helena. Cato Butler was the youngest son of Dr. William John Butler and John Ozella (Cato) Butler, born in Helena on the day of the Great Stock Market Crash: October 29, 1929 — a day in which his father lamented financial losses, yet celebrated the birth of his new son.
He attended Hawthorne Elementary School, Helena High School and the New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, New Mexico, and graduated with the Helena High School class of 1947. He went on to attend Carroll College, Montana State University and the Journalism School at the University of Montana.
While attending Carroll College in 1949, he met nursing student, Dora Marjorie Hauck of Philipsburg. They married in September 1950, and they remained inseparable for 63 years, raising three children and four grandchildren.
Cato was the news director at KCAP for many years, and for 24 years co-hosted a live morning radio program “Open Line” at the KCAP radio studios. In 1960, the National Federation of Sportscasters named him as Montana Sportscaster of the Year. In 2010, Cato was inducted into the Montana Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame, having been nominated by Jack Womack, CNN’s senior vice president of operations. His distinctive style and unique phrasings made him a radio icon.
Read more on his life here.
Lora M. Hartz, 92, of Helena, passed away June 13, 2014, in Helena. Lora was born in Caldwell County, Texas, on Nov. 25, 1921.
Lora married Raymond A. Hartz on June 30, 1944, in the San Marcos Methodist Church in San Marcos, Texas. They lived in Lockhart for four years then moved to Helena in January of 1948. In Helena, Lora received a fifth year teaching certificate from Carroll College. She taught 26 years at Mountain View School in the Helena Valley and retired after 30 years of teaching.
Lora was an active athlete in softball and was also involved in coaching. She played on the championship softball city team and state championship team.
Read more on her life here.
Edward LeRoy Stupca (’57) was born in Anaconda on June 30, 1935. His class of 1953 was the first to graduate from Anaconda Central; he studied at Carroll College and the Theological College of the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. He was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Helena on May 27, 1961.
Following his ordination, Father Stupca was assigned to the faculty at Carroll College. After eight years at Carroll, he was assigned to St. Patrick Parish in Butte and then to St. Joseph Parish in Butte. In 1979, he became the pastor of St. Rose of Lima Parish in Dillon and moved to St. Anthony Parish in Missoula in 1981, where he served for 10 years. In 1991, he was assigned to the Madison County Catholic Community (the parishes in Sheridan, Laurin and Ennis), where he served as pastor until accepting senior status in 2006.
“The priesthood is a wonderful way of life,” said Father Stupca on the occasion on his 50th anniversary of ordination. “People share their lives with you in ordinary times, in sad times and happy times. You really get to know people and love them. That’s the main thing about priesthood — serving people in the name of the Lord.”
Read more on his life here.
Upcoming Events
Alumni Summer Picnics
Kalispell Alumni Gathering, July 13, 5-7 p.m., Foys Lake Community Center, 100 Foys Canyon Road, Kalispell
Portland Alumni Gathering, July 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m., McMenamins Kennedy School, 5736 N.E. 33rd Ave., Portland
Seattle Alumni Gathering, July 29, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Aubrey Davis Park Area A Picnic Shelter, 72nd Ave SE, Mercer Island
For more information and to rsvp for any of the events, please contact our Alumni Coordinator, Renee Wall at alumni@carroll.edu.
Mountain Moodle Moot, July 9-11, Carroll College
Carroll College is hosting its fourth annual Mountain Moodle Moot conference on campus. The conference includes six tracks with over 35 conference sessions plus ten half-day trainings. Both national and international Moodle experts will be featured presenters. For more on Moodle, go to www.mountainmoot.com or follow on Twitter @mtmoot.
Carroll College Gifted Institute, July 13-19, Carroll College
The Gifted Institute will challenge gifted fifth through ninth grade students' academic potentials and provide opportunities for social development. Workshops, classes, and activities with adults and peers will enhance students' self-awareness and cognitive development. For more information, visit the Carroll College Gifted Institute webpage.
Fourth Annual Carroll College ASCE Golf Tournament, Sept. 19, Bill Roberts Golf Course, Helena
You have the opportunity to help fund Carroll American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Student Chapter activities and win great prizes in the process. Cost is $80 per person (includes cart) or $320 per 4-person team. Hole sponsorship $150.
For more information and to register visit the Carroll ASCE webpage. For questions, contact Gary Fischer at (406) 447-4571 or gfischer@carroll.edu.
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