OLL Alumni Spring/Summer News
Congratulations to the newest OLL Alumni:
Class of 2022!
Our new alumni will attend the following high schools this fall to continue their academic journey:
  • Bishop Blanchet: 12
  • Seattle Prep: 7
  • Public School (Roosevelt, Nathan Hale, Lincoln High Schools) 4
  • Holy Names Academy: 1
  • O'Dea: 1
  • Out of State: 1 (Bishop England in South Carolina)
60th OLL Junior Olympics a Success
Despite the early thunder and lightning, the 60th OLL Junior Olympics was carried out with success - outside! Alumni from every decade of competition gathered to participate in the parade led by Dennis Healy (โ€™62) and Patty Healy Walker (โ€™65) whose mother, Jane Healy, began the Junior Olympics at OLL as a fun way to incorporate the "President's Council on Youth Fitness" student expectations for PE.
OLL students engaged in games from the tug-of-war to the inflatable obstacle course with their school families and finished the day with the traditional hot dog lunch. Thanks to all the alums who could join us โ€“ we look forward to seeing more in the years to come!
Memories from 60 years of OLL Junior Olympics as shared on our Facebook page this yearโ€ฆ

"A part of my life as a student (where we watched either Pollyanna or the Long, Long Trailer in the gym to round out the day of the parade of nations, the oath and the games.) Loved every minute of it. Then I got to watch the parade when my own kids went through the school and now my grandkids. ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿฅฐ. Graduated in 1970. Laker for Life." โ€“ Teresa Naylor Chudecke

"Thank you to Jane Healy for starting all of this 60 years ago!!" โ€“ MP Byington

"In 6th grade my class studied Australia, our country for that yearโ€™s Junior Olympics. My best friend and I dressed as the Great Barrier Reef. ๐Ÿ  When I went to apply for college the only thing I knew without a doubt is that I wanted to study abroad in Australia, which I did my Junior year. I got to see many of the places we studied about in Mrs Sweeneyโ€™s class and in 2019 I got to go back and take my family." โ˜บ๏ธ - Lisa Espiritu Gallo

"I was at OLL for these fun "Olympics," and remember well our track coach and PE teacher Mrs. Healy who organized this fun annual event. Good times, great teacher. Graduated in 1966." โ€“ Gary Duvall

"Fun day! I might have some photos." - Ann Patneaude

"Was always my favorite day of the year! Graduated from OLL in 1976. Laker for life๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’›" - Cristy Burnett Hefner

"I loved the Junior Olympics! I participated in the first one and each year after that till I graduated from OLL in 1965. One of the highlights of my educational foundation that helped me later in life fulfill my dream of college and graduate school. I'm a true believer in private school education." - Marcia Landon

"Jane Healy was my track coach also. She put in many hours being the track coach and was a wonderful lady. Thank you Jane. I always loved the Olympic Games at OLL. Very fond memories of them." - Peggy Cohen

"This was always such a fun day! Graduated from OLL in 1968. Hello to all the OLL Alumni." - Cherie Duvall

"I love Mrs Healy! She was my neighbor & my brother's God mother" - Christine H. Bunes

"One of my favorite events each year!" - Renee Hayter

If you have a memory from your time at OLL that you would like to share with the alumni community email them to alumni@ollseattle.org
Adult Junior Olympics Winner Alum Tom Lukevich
This year OLL staff hosted an awesome auction item - Adult Junior Olympics. The evening included some traditional OLL Junior Olympics games - the chicken relay, tug-of war and some more adult games like flip cup and giant beer pong. Pictured is OLL Alum Tom Lukevich atop the evening's podium as overall winner. Congrats Tom!
Welcome OLL's New Principal Kate Orizotti
โ€œI really believe in broadening Catholic education to be more inclusive. It is my firm belief that every family that desires it should have access for their child to Catholic education.โ€ โ€“ Kate Orizotti

Read more about her thoughts on leadership and the future of Catholic education in this feature article.

Cub Scout Pack 338 Legacy Continues at OLL
Pack 338 line up in front of the derby track this spring
The Pack still uses the track donated by Ted and Clara Mea Hamel.
Pack 338 held the traditional Blue and Gold dinner in May.
Bell Tower Restoration to Begin
Many alums have taken milestone photos in front of the bell tower to mark special events including First Communion, Confirmation and graduation. We would love to share your bell tower photos with our community. Please email them to alumni@ollseattle.org to be included on our website/social media and next newsletter.

Help the iconic bell tower ring once again. The Schulmerich Carillon system dates from the 1960s and is now only partially functional. The chime components are in good shape, but the electronics rely on 1960s vacuum tube technology which has failed.

Fixing the bell tower is phase 1 of the Revitalize 35th project which will include better lighting and landscaping on the 35th side of the church. If you wish to donate to the Revitalize 35th Project, please visit this page.
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Laker Tracks!
Lily LaPorte ('21)
Lily finished 1st in the 1600 meter and 2nd in the 3200 meter at the State Track Championship meet competing for Bishop Blanchet High School.
Tim Osmek ('18)
Tim finished 11th in shot put at the State Track Championship meet competing for Bishop Blanchet High School.
Emory Bozzuti ('20)
Emory's 4x400 Meter Relay team placed 4th at the State Track Championship meet competing for Seattle Prep.
Matthew Flynn ('20)
Matthew was featured in an Agape Service Project video to promote the great work of this organization. Check it out on Facebook here.
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Are you interested in helping with alumni coordination and community building? Please contact OLL Alumni Coordinator Lauren (Chudecke) Penning (โ€™97).