Kathleen Anderson, class of '85, has published her first book, entitled Jane Austen's Guide to Thrift (Berkley Books of Penguin USA, 2013, co-authored with Susan Jones).  Using the timeless wisdom of Jane Austen and her memorable heroines, the book describes how to live a life of elegant economy and joyful generosity on a budget.  

After graduating from CHS, Kathleen went on to graduate magna cum laude in English from Harvard, and then earned her M.A. and Ph.D. in English (High Distinction) from the University of Iowa.  She is currently a Professor of English at Palm Beach Atlantic University, an interdenominational Christian school in South Florida, and a writer of creative nonfiction.  Her essays have appeared in such diverse scholarly and popular publications as Persuasions: The Jane Austen Journal, Sensibilities, Women's Studies, European Romantic Review, Renascence, Commonweal, Christianity Today, Teen Magazine, and Unrooted Childhoods: Memoirs of Growing Up Global.  She received the "Charles and Hazel Corts Award for Outstanding Teaching" for 2006-2007, was named the 2004 “Woman of the Year” in Communications Education by the Atlantic-Florida chapter of the Association for Women in Communication, and is a four-time finalist for Palm Beach County's ATHENA Award for supportive leadership of women.  She is currently working on two additional Austen books--a scholarly analysis of Austen's women and a novel based on Pride and Prejudice.  

Kathleen would like to thank Mr. Karn for challenging her to memorize Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven" ("Nevermore!"), Sister Clare for expecting proper grammar, Coaches Haws and Haws for pushing her to run through the pain, and all her Cathedral teachers and coaches for their encouragement and investment in her education.

The IMAX Award is given to someone who exhibits the ability to take audiences on an adventure through exploration in film making.  This years winner of the award and $25,000 is Cathedral graduate Peter Marshall '00.  Peter's winning trailer for his upcoming documentary 2600 Above 60 details the 2600 mile canoe expedition that he and three other CHS graduates took from the Pacific Ocean to the Hudson Bay. 

Winchell Delano '03, Matt Harren '06, Steve Keaveny '00, were along side Marshall during the 130 day Trans-Territorial Canoe Expedition.  The trip took them through the mountains of the Alaskan coast, across Canada's northern territories, and over the Rockies.  

Marshall captured on camera a journey that was incredibly challenging and breathtakingly beautiful.  His quest was to "take audiences on an expedition into an unspoiled wilderness with a story of four friends so intrigued by unknown that fear couldn't prevent them form conquering the unimaginable on the adventure of a lifetime".

Visit www.canoe2012.com to see the award winning trailer and to learn more about the expedition.

 

After winning the NCAA Women's Hockey championship last year while playing for the MN Gophers, Anne Schleper '08 has kept herself busy.  Anne is now playing for the Boston Blades of the Canadian Women’s Hockey League.  Her sites set on making it to the 2014 Sochi Olympic Winter Games.

There is an article spotlighting Anne this month on the USA Hockey website.  

Congratulations Anne and Good Luck!

Navy Captain Kevin Haws, is a 1969 graduate of Cathedral.  He spent 30 years in the US Navy rising to the rank of Captain before he retired Aug. 3 from the Navy and his post as Commanding Officer of the U.S. Naval Hospital Guam.

Family gathered for the change of command and retirement ceremony, and they took time to pose for this photo in Kevin’s office. Shown are Pat Haws, Amy Irle, Christopher Haws, Nikita Haws, Kevin Haws, Yuko Haws, Dan Hitt-Haws and Mary Ann Haws. Pat and Nikita are holding the issue of the St. Cloud Times that announced the passing of Pat’s and Kevin’s uncle, Larry Haws.

Haw's will continue to live in Guam over the next few years as he moves into his new role as Chief of Operations for the Guam Medical City Hospital.  He was hired by a private medical organization based out of the Philippines.  A position he earned from his experience in the construction of a new Navy hospital scheduled to open in 2014.

Women's golfer Emily Kerber (St. Cloud/Cathedral) has been selected as the 2011-12 Senior Female Athlete of the Year at St. Cloud State University.

Kerber recently completed her college career with a 63rd place finish at the 2012 NCAA Division II national golf championship.  Kerber shot a 42 on the front nine in her final round and finished the day with an 89. She posted rounds of 88-91-91-89 for a total of 359 on the par 72, 6,283 yard layout in Louisville, KY.

The last time SCSU sent an individual player to the national championships was in 2003 when Sarah LeClair advanced.

Kerber had a strong spring season as she tied for ninth at the NCAA Division II Central Region tournament and earned All-Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) honors for her 14th place league finish. Kerber advanced to the NCAA regional tournament for the second straight year.

Five University of Arkansas gymnasts have earned Scholastic All-America honors from the National Association of Collegiate Gymnastics Coaches/Women, the organization has announced.

Seniors Kelci Lewis and Amanda Siebert, junior Bailee Zumwalde, and graduated seniors Jaime Pisani andGenny Salvatore earned Scholastic All-America honors for posting a year-long cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or better. Pisani and Salvatore tied for the best mark in the nation with perfect 4.0 GPAs for the year.

"We are committed to success in the gym, the classroom and in the community, and we take pride in the way we represent the university," co-head coach Rene Lyst says. "We're pleased with the girls and the hard work they put in, and they are deserving of the scholar-athlete awards."

That group helped the Razorbacks to one of the best seasons in program history. Arkansas reached the Super Six for the second time in four years, finished sixth in the nation for its fourth top 10 finish in five years, qualified for an NCAA Regional for the ninth straight year and advanced to the NCAA Championship for the sixth time.

Individually, Pisani, Zumwalde, junior Katherine Grable and sophomore Stephani Canizaro combined for eight All-America honors. Pisani was first-team in the all-around, and on floor and beam, and second-team on bars. Zumwalde and Canizaro were second-team on floor, and Grable was first-team and vault and second-team on beam.

The Razorbacks earned their first No. 1 team national ranking during the 2011 season and also earned an event No. 1 ranking on bars. Pisani was No. 1 in the country on floor for eight rankings periods and No. 1 in the all-around for four. Grable was No. 1 in the all-around for two weeks and 2011 senior Mariah Howdeshell was No. 1 on bars for three weeks.

"We have been able to build a program that is successful both athletically and academically, and we're very proud of that," co-head coach Mark Cook says. "Their dedication in the gym and in the classroom is evident, and we appreciate their efforts."

In the 10-year history of the program, Razorbacks have combined to earn 67 Scholastic All-America honors. Salvatore earned four honors and Pisani three for their careers. Lewis has been honored three times and Zumwalde twice.

To read all about Bailee and her accomplishments, click here.

Cathedral Graduate Ron Fowler '62 has recently been named as the head of the ownership group that has purchased the San Diego Padres.  Fowler has been a part of the San Diego community since 1974, and has been involved in many different organizations, including the San Diego Sockers, an indoor soccer team and he chaired the host committee for Super Bowl XXXVII.

Fowler and his group say they will be focusing on three things.  Winning, fan experience and community.

Read full article from MLB.com.