2020 Summer Magazine

Spalding Summer 2020

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Contents

from the President 2 Letter

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from Fr. Tom Ryan 3 Letter

Alumni 11 Coaches 13 Student Spotlight 15 Spotlight

9 Athletics Recap

22 In Memoriam 19 Class Notes

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Faculty & Staff Notes

Letter from the

President Welcome to this issue of Spalding Magazine.

We pray that you and your families are healthy and safe. Our world has been turned upside down by the novel coronavirus. People continue to lose their lives, including members of the Spalding community, as doctors and researchers seek a vaccine. And yet, in the midst of fear and uncertainty, we celebrated a minute of normalcy as we graduated 292 members of the Class of 2020 in June nearly a month later than originally scheduled. Calendared and much anticipated end of year events were cancelled one by one. Senior breakfast went virtual. No last day of classes. No prom. No graduation at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen. Rather a sunny outdoor presentation of diplomas amid enthusiastic recognition of graduates. Many graduates admit that their disappointments were minor compared to the suffering we have and continue to witness.

Our students, staff, parents and alumni were quick to join the effort to design and produce masks and face shields for healthcare workers. Spalding donated masks, gloves and goggles from the school’s science labs and health room. We even answered the call for toilet paper for healthcare workers on 24 hour schedules who couldn’t get to a grocery store. You will read a story about a rising senior, AJ Morea, who has designed and is now producing PPE for faculty and staff.

This community of Archbishop Spalding continues to inspire. The students, families and staff lean on each other, partner with each other and look after each other. That, my friends, is the essence of One in Christ.

Join us in prayer for the victims of illness and violence. Help us model kindness and compassion in a world divided so that our students can witness the love of Jesus Christ through our words and actions.

Stay well and in Christ,

Kathleen K. Mahar President

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Letter from

Father Tom Ryan I am writing this smack in the middle of July, 2020, and the heat is oppressive, the days seem to have slow-walked along, and we are in the throes of a mysterious and powerful pandemic.

Frankly, all I can see before me is a huge, intimidating blank canvas. So many unknowns. So much uncertainty and anxiety. So many challenges: family, faith and future.

In the early days of this pandemic, the phrase, “We are all in this together”, began to take on serious traction and weight, when, through many lenses and as many optics, we had a front row seat to our state, our nation, our world, when so many people began to interlock hands and hearts for comfort, concern and very deliberate and direct care. Within a short time, that original mantra became, “We really are in this together”, and the addition of that two-syllable “really” began highlighting and under-scoring the profound seriousness of our shared predicament. Many in multiple media platforms played out, with sometimes solemn, sometimes silly, sometimes heart-warming images, all manner of bonding and linking within and among our various families.

One day recently, I recalled an exceptionally powerful, (for me), image of our “ties that bind.” It was written by Frederick Buechner, minister, preacher, teacher, in his book, “The Hungering Dark”, (The Seabury Press, 1969, pp 45-47). “In it he wrote, “...humanity is like an enormous spider web, so that if you touch it anywhere, you set the whole thing trembling....As we move around this world and as we act with kindness, perhaps, or with indifference, or with hostility, toward the people we meet, we too are setting the great spider web a-tremble.

The life that I touch for good or ill will touch another life, and that in turn, another, until who knows where the trembling stops or in what far place and time my touch will be felt. Our lives are linked together. No man is an island…(it is all about a) love that speaks the holy and healing word, which is: ‘God be with you, stranger who are no stranger. I wish you well.’”

To this, I can only add my personal spider-web-touch, which I plucked from Isaiah 43:4-7: “...because you are precious in my eyes, and honored, and I love you. So, fear not, for I am with you.” Amen.

Father Tom Ryan Chaplain

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THROUGH THIS

Life as we know it changed dramatically in March.

We suddenly changed the way we taught and learned.

Archbishop Spalding transitioned for the implementation of distance learning. Spalding moved to a 1 to 1 Bring Your Own Device program a number of years ago. This initiative was paired with the overwhelming majority of the student’s class resources such as textbooks, workbooks, and other materials moving to digital as well. This meant that from day one of the school’s closure, students had nearly everything they needed to be successful in their continued studies. Spalding’s online distance learning started from the first day that schools were closed. A number of other resources also aided in this transition. Spalding faculty already uses PowerSchool for their Learning Management System. We were able to leverage the abilities of this system to immediately post work for students, create discussion boards for communication, provide a synchronized calendar for all academic requirements, and maintain the continuity of instruction online. In addition to PowerSchool, teachers at Spalding provide a variety of online learning tools even when school is in session.

Tools such as Flipgrid, Quizlet, Kahoot, and others are all used extensively by teachers to supplement their instruction.

Spalding was deliberate in its rollout of direct instruction and as a Google school was able to use Google Meet capabilities to facilitate live video instruction for classes as the closure extended. Spalding teachers met with their students online in classrooms for lectures, review sessions, and Q and A sessions. These online classes allowed students to engage directly with their teachers and serve not only to continue the learning process but provide students the ability to engage with classmates in a productive and safe environment. In surveying teachers, students, and parents, the most consistent theme in the feedback on Spalding’s distance learning plan was how much everyone appreciated the opportunity to see and speak to their classmates and teachers. In light of this information Spalding expanded its online meetings.

Spalding’s College Counselors and School Counselors continued their conferences with students and parents to maintain all of the services that the school offers. Administrators are meeting with parents and students to address any issues that have arisen during the closure. We also hosted annual events online, such as Senior Breakfast and Senior Awards. Live online prayer services with students, teachers, and administrators providing readings, songs, and prayers have fostered the sense of community that Spalding has always been known for and cherishes.

Everyone at the school is looking forward to getting back together, but until then the school is working hard to maintain the high levels of scholarship, spirituality, and fellowship that are the hallmarks of a Spalding education.

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Our community, always wanting to do more, especially for others, found ways throughout this pandemic to give back.

AJ Morea ‘21, has been making face shields, mask extenders

and “ear-rub savers” with his 3D printer. We asked him to tell us about it.

I originally saw the idea to print face shields while watching WBAL and seeing the call for help from Open Works in Baltimore. We 3D printed and took over 25 sets of face mask parts to Open Works. While there, I noticed they were overwhelmed with parts, so my family and I decided to make complete face shields ourselves. My mom put a post on Facebook offering shields to emergency and essential workers. We donated more than 75 shields to those who came to our house and picked them up. We bought clear plastic sheets for the shield part, from Michael’s and the filament for the 3D printers were bought from Prusa, based in the Czech Republic. Both of my 3D printers (“Prusa I3 MK3S” and the “Prusa Mini”) are from the Czech Republic and both my dad and I had to build them.

Normally I would use my 3D printers for Spaldings Robotics Team 4541 The Cavineers, but the rest of this year’s season was canceled, so we repurposed our printers.

Besides the face shields, I designed my own themed “Earrub savers” or “mask extenders.” They are intended to pull mask straps away from the person’s ears to keep them from rubbing. I got this inspiration from my Mom’s teaching assistant, who’s daughter has been in and out of several children’s hospitals. She asked if there was any way we could help the nurses (besides the shields), so I designed a Mickey head into the extenders to bring some fun to the nurses. I designed several other themed “mask extenders” for local fire and police stations, and one with a paw to match the mascot of the elementary school where my mom teaches. I’ve printed over 400 of these “mask extenders” but I lost count of the total number, as more people requested them and they are faster to produce.

Lastly, my latest idea to help fight the spread of COVID-19 is a gadget (3D printed) that is used to open doors and push buttons like on a keypad or in an elevator without having to touch it with your hands. I have just started printing these and have only been able to donate a few so far but thanks to social media the demand has been increasing. Overall the prints (face shields and mask extenders) have been sent to John Hopkins Hospital, Philadelphia Hospital, DC Children’s Hospital, Shock Trauma, Sinai Hospital, Howard County Fire Department, Anne Arundel Police Department, Bethesda/ Chevy Chase EMTs, and individual doctors, dentist and physical therapy offices and even a few Archbishop Spalding alumni. Some people have made donations, and those donations go toward buying more materials. These items need to be flexible and can be sterilized for reuse, which means you need to get a certain type of 3D printer filament. Supplies have been limited considering the entire maker space community around the world has been working to help supplement PPE for first responders. My 3D printers continue to produce what is needed and I am constantly exploring new ideas/ creations to help the community.

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Soira Rummel ‘22, has been making a special

kind of face mask. She explains her inspiration, and what has transpired since she began. I came up with the idea when a family friend came to me explaining that patients in the deaf ward of Springfield Hospital Center were becoming depressed, because they were unable to communicate with people since they only knew how to lip read and couldn’t do that with everyone wearing masks. I looked into it online and found other people had made similar masks so I used their designs as inspiration and made a design that was easy for me to make.

To make them I use 100% cotton fabric, clear sheet vinyl, pipe cleaners and elastic. Luckily I already had fabric when I started making them but have been fortunate that many people have donated more fabric to me.

I purchase the vinyl and elastic myself. After I made the first batch for my friend, my mother posted about it on Facebook to see if other people in the area needed them. The post ended up getting shared over 420 times! Right now I have orders for a little over 600 masks, and have sent them out all over the US, as well as to Canada and England. We also sent instructions on how to make them to Australia and Ireland. The masks are going to a wide variety of people as I have received orders from deaf people and their families, paramedics, hospitals, sign language interpreters, speech pathologists, grocery store clerks, schools and teachers. Many people have wanted to pay for them but I didn’t feel comfortable making them pay to communicate with others. I felt that it was important to donate all of the masks.

Sydney Madden ‘18, has put her

efforts outside and is doing what she refers to as, Coastal Cleanup. Here’s her story.

HOW DID YOU COME UP WITH THE IDEA? My Dad and I share an interest in the marine environment, although our focuses vary. My Dad is a merchant mariner who works on container ships worldwide. I am interested in marine conservation and enacting conservation policy.

My parents and I were having dinner together, as had become the norm during the Covid 19 quarantine, and my Dad and I were talking about pollution produced by the shipping industry. He has seen firsthand the changes in waste management and disposal of trash over the past 30 years. Ships are no longer allowed to dump trash overboard while crossing the oceans and are required to bag trash and dispose of it during their port calls. This discussion led to the question of how we could lessen humanity’s impact on the environment. Keeping in mind the quarantine and social distancing, and balancing the benefit of being outdoors both physically and emotionally, we decided to pick up trash along our communities tidal waterline. One day led to another and we spent 55 consecutive days collecting over 1,600 pounds of garbage from the 1.5 miles of water access bordering our community!

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The conversation that inspired our cleanup started from talking about a mutual interest. Although the conversation about dumping trash overboard was dreary, we used it as a springboard to enact a positive outcome. While we can’t control other people’s actions, we can control our own. I encourage everyone to have those conversations and be confident that with every action that you take in regards to conservation, you are helping our long-term sustainability.

DO YOU NEED SPECIFIC MATERIALS? Common household materials are all that were utilized for this project, trash bags and gloves. I suggest using thicker gloves in case there are any sharp objects such as glass or metal. We used bicycles and a trailer to haul the trash since we had bigger items and a remote location, but they aren’t necessary.

OTHER WAYS TO HELP: If you are interested in helping the environment but traipsing through the marsh is not for you, there are myriads of other things that you can do! You can start in your own home by using cloth napkins instead of paper napkins or by planting native plants in your gardens. Native plants will be beautiful when they bloom and do not require fertilizer. Many of us live in communities where you could organize a community clean-up event. An hour or two every few months will have a substantial impact and community pride will soar. It could even be as simple as picking up that bottle, can or fast food container while out for a walk. Getting outside is a great way to appreciate nature and foster that love of the environment in children, too. The more people that connect and feel a sense of awe with nature will aid in the preservation of its natural beauty.

Brice Persico ‘21, has done Pack-a-pick

up for SPAN (Serving People Across Neighborhoods), as well as making deliveries to people. Many of SPAN’s regular food clients had not been heard from since the corona virus restrictions started. SPAN’s director of operations was checking in on some of them, and found out there is a group of older residents living at Park View Apartments in Severna Park who were running out of food, but were either too worried, or unable to get to SPAN to pick food up. Brice and his brother Austin, picked up boxes of food and toiletries from SPAN and delivered it to grateful Park View residents. They made sure they had soap, toilet paper, and other essentials in addition to food. Brice also held a collection in his neighborhood and brought SPAN vehicles filled with food and toiletries.

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Grace Rushcaupt ‘22, made masks and wrote cards for various assisted living facilities.

Kate Navarro ‘21, made cards for residents of Ginger Cove.

Lily Barlieb ‘23, Maddie Romak ‘22, and Lilly Webster ‘22, made cards for Genesis

Rehabilitation Center.

Andrew Phelps ‘23, has been making

face shield parts and ear savers for healthcare workers.

His work has been donated to the University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore VA Hospital, and Children’s National Medical Center.

Audrey Zarzuela ‘20, Alexis Ford ‘20, and Angelina Burke ‘20 each received

a Certification of Appreciation from Governor Hogan for their Volunteer Service at Happy Helpers!

These are just a few of the things our students and alumni are doing for others. As a community, we are continually finding ways to serve, to give back and to raise each other up. We are strong and resilient and we will get through this together.

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Athletics Recap Football

Julian Amoako - Franklin & Marshall College Jahmeer Carter - University of Virginia Molayo Irefin - Saint Vincent College Jalin Justice - Wagner College Colby Missel - Saint Vincent College Matthew Parker - Saint Vincent College Dustin Radford - Salisbury University Lou Schultz - Saint Vincent College Wyatt Pellicano - Shepherd University Jahmeer is also the 2019 winner of the Al Laramore Memorial Award that is presented by the Touchdown Club of Annapolis. The award is given to the most outstanding lineman in Anne Arundel County (private and public schools).

Softball

Jordan Moore – Converse College

Women’s Basketball

Terra Dzambo - Marymount University

Women’s Soccer

Alexandria Gardner - DeSales University Isabella Nelson - Centre College Hannah Williams - United States Military Academy

Field Hockey

Katie Lombardo - Catholic University Shelby Miller - Washington and Lee University

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Boys Basketball

Josh Akers - Hood College Tyler Clark - Centenary University Connor Odom - University of Maryland (Walk-on) N’Kobe Turner - UMBC (Walk-on/Manager)

Girls Lacrosse

Lindsay Beardmore - United States Naval Academy Caroline Campitelli - Stevenson University McKenna Davis - University of Tampa Makenna Filley - Lenoir-Rhyne University Maggie Jordan - University of Richmond Keeley McNemar - Rutgers University Kristin O’Neill - Penn State University Mackenzie Scheib - High Point University

Boys Lacrosse

Tucker Denault - Jacksonville University Michael Eklof - Mount St. Mary’s University Russell Melendez - Marquette University Saam Olexo - Syracuse University Colby Raber - UMBC Hudson Stramanak - Randolph Macon College Patrick Turner - College of Holy Cross Elijah Whiting - Widener University

Cheer

Nyah Wittke - Frostburg State University

Baseball

Nick Botsaris - Frostburg State University Tyler Hargus - Susquehanna University Shane Hulbert - Penn State (York) Ethan McCormick - Liberty University Josh Moylan - East Carolina University Nick Schepens - SUNY Maritime Jaden Shea - SUNY Maritime Nate Vermillion - Frostburg State University Other highlights from the year include wrestlers, Joe Fisk ‘22, MIAA Conference Champion (138), he also received the Charles R. Gamper Outstanding Wrestler Award; and Brady Pruett ‘22, MIAA Conference Champion (113), MIS Champion. The Varsity Girls Lacrosse team was #18 on the Under Armour top 25 National Rankings (preseason).

*not all college bound athletes are pictured

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Coaching Commitment As many people know, being a coach is quite a commitment.

The time and energy put in at practices and games, as well as prepping and planning.

We’d like to introduce you to a couple of our coaches. First we have Kelsey, who is not only a Field Hockey Coach, but she is also a Critical Care Nurse. Kelsey Bonner ‘12, has been juggling a full-time career and her coaching responsibilities at Spalding for 3 years. During the season, she primarily works 12-hour overnight shifts. She’s been working shifts as the ICU registered nurse on COVID floors at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore.

What has it been like to be a nurse during the COVID-19 pandemic?

It’s been an unexpected journey. My coaching experience gave me the confidence to be in my leadership role during these uncertain times. Due to the surge, we transitioned to team nursing. This meant taking on whatever role was necessary for the betterment of the patient, much like being on a sports team. My field hockey experience taught me how to make meaningful connections with different personalities, how to perform under pressure, the importance of being the best I can be when no one else is watching, and the confidence to achieve anything I set my mind to. This impacts my approach to work every day. Nursing is about connecting and healing. It’s about doing your best for your patient who is on life support. It’s about helping patients and families through critical times, encouraging them, and being there as the best I can be.

Any advice for high school athletes?

My biggest piece of advice for young athletes in high school is to find your passion, develop a unique skill, and shoot for the stars. While you are doing all of that, have fun with it!

What are your thoughts about Spalding?

Spalding is not just a high school that teaches academics, but a community that focuses on developing the whole person.

I learned studying and writing skills that made my transition to college much easier. Spalding showed me the importance of giving back to your community through volunteering. I also made life-long friends at Spalding that have been and will continue to be part of my life for years to come. Coaching at Spalding has been such a rewarding experience.

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Brian Phipps holds many roles within our community, he teaches history, is a resource teacher for seniors and he is the Head Varsity Boys’ Lacrosse coach. That would be enough for most people, but Brian is also a professional athlete, he’s a goalie for the Chesapeake Bayhawks. He balances teaching, coaching and playing professionally without missing a beat.

He always wanted to be a high school teacher and coach.

In 2014, Brian was offered the opportunity to take over Spalding’s Boys’ lacrosse program. His dream started to become a reality. Athletic Director Jeff Parsons, was convinced Brian was the right man to take the program to the next level. In addition to coaching, he also joined the faculty at Spalding.

Brian is known to be composed and calm, yet commanding.

It’s those characteristics that impact his players and students. It’s important to Brian, that his players respect both sides of their lives - the life on the field and the one off the field. Quality academics and a high level of performance are expectations that he wants all of his players to embrace.

photos courtesy of MLL

In 2019, the Spalding lacrosse team had their first winning season in many years. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic affected the 2020 season, which held more potential for success. “Brian has been a great addition to our coaching staff. He has been such a positive role model and has been wonderful for the young men in our lacrosse program. He and his staff’s tireless efforts have really helped to put Spalding Lacrosse back on the map and in a position to be successful for many years to come.” Jeff Parsons, Athletic Director.

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Student Spotlight Henry Hardart ’20 reflects on his time at Spalding before he heads to MIT. What are your thoughts about Spalding?

I’ve loved my four years here at Spalding both because of the academic and athletic opportunities that I had access to and also because of the incredible community that I was able to become a part of. I think that the way that the Spalding community has come together during this pandemic truly exemplifies the essence of the Spalding community.

Was Spalding always your first choice?

I considered a few other schools, but decided to follow in my brother’s footsteps and come to Spalding because of how much he loved the school (and also it made the commute easier).

What classes have you taken?

Well...a lot of them, but some of the ones that really stand out looking back are AP Euro and AP Macro with Mr. McGrain, AP Bio with Mr. Kulkarni, and AP Calc BC with Ms. Hildt.

What extra-curricular activities were you involved with?

I’ve been on the soccer team, indoor and outdoor track and field, and cross country as sports. I’m the vice president of the chess club, a member of academic bowl, and a member of the philosophy club. Also, I’ve participated in things like math league and math competitions.

What did you do for your Outreach Service hours?

I was a camp counselor at the Wellness House Paint Your Rainbow Camp, which is a camp for children with a family member affected by cancer. I got to take these kids’ minds off of a lot of the hard things going on in their lives, which was really gratifying.

Where will you attend college? And have you decided on a major?

I will be attending MIT and am very excited to join the Cross Country and Track & Field teams. I plan on majoring in neuroscience.

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Have you had any internships?

I’ve spent the last two summers doing neuro research at Johns Hopkins going in 4-5 days a week often times for 7 hr days. An incredible experience that has really opened my eyes to academia and research as a potential career.

What advice do you have for incoming students?

My advice would be to always strive for academic success, but recognize that there’s a lot more to high school and life than grades.

What will you miss about Spalding?

The people – both the teachers and my classmates.

Would you do anything differently if you had the chance to do high school over again?

Not much, maybe be more outgoing my freshman and sophomore years.

What research did you do and how were you selected to present at the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia?

Neonatal HIE is a condition where the brain is deprived of oxygen and blood flow during birth, and it can cause extensive brain damage and lasting disabilities. This research used a piglet model to investigate how a chemical compound derived from olive oil, oleuropein, is able to protect the white matter of the brain in cases of Neonatal HIE. Dr. Lee(the lead researcher and my mentor) and I submitted the abstract of the research to the SPA conference and it was selected for a poster presentation and a “lightning round” presentation down in the Bahamas.

How would you like to be remembered at Spalding?

All I really want is to be remembered as the cooler Hardart brother to pass through Spalding.

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Alumni Spotlight Darby Nisbett graduated from Archbishop Spalding in 2016 and was a member of the first International Baccalaureate Programme class, earning the full IB diploma.

Why did you choose IB? I chose IB because I was drawn to the interdisciplinary focus that it offered; I had never liked feeling as if each of my classes existed in isolation from the others. I knew that if I chose the IB Programme, I would be immersed in a small community of scholarship that would inform my own work, as well as my classmates. Beyond the academic and intellectual benefits, it seemed like a natural extension of the “One in Christ” motto that I so deeply cherished at Spalding.

How do you feel the IB programme prepared you for college?

Without a doubt, IB better prepared me for college than many of my peers. The Extended Essay, in particular, gave me the confidence to begin writing college papers without the fear that many of my classmates felt—8-10 pages? Well, my EE was longer than that so no big deal! Having to conduct the research myself rather than just on the sources I was given in class? The EE also gave me experience in identifying and evaluating information and source material.

Furthermore, I was already accustomed to thinking critically about my course material and being tested in a way that reflected my true knowledge of it, rather than testing my ability to memorize facts and dates. My college is a small, liberal arts college and I feel that earning my IB Diploma helped me transition to college academics as seamlessly as possible, from oral presentations to written exams and to in-depth analysis of primary sources and diverse readings.

DId the IB programme influence your college major/career choice?

My majors were not influenced by IB, but I do think that the IB Programme planted the seeds that led me to my career choice; I have chosen to pursue a Masters in Library Science to become an academic librarian. My IB teachers instilled in me a passion for seeking truth, accuracy, and justice through a means of education. As a student librarian, I have become interested in equitable access to information as well as equitable usage of said information which, I believe, stems from my high school days in the IB Programme. For me, the learner profile was never just about who I was as a student, but also who I was as a citizen and person who could enact change and it’s something I still consider today.

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Does a particular piece/course/project from IB stand out?

So many projects and papers stand out to me, but I think that is a testament to the IB teachers. They are incredibly invested in their students and were an enormous component to the Class of 2016’s success in the programme.

They stayed late to help us with our science labs or art portfolios, they listened to our hysterics in their office when the stress seemed too much to handle, and they created environments in which we learned how to discuss moments in history or literary analyses with opinions different than each others, but that did not lack respect.

How do you think the IB is impacting the world?

I think that the IB Programme is helping our future leaders realize that there are always more than one perspective on any given issue. Critical thinking and reflection are important in nearly every aspect of life and when your education emphasizes that, it’s less of a challenge to adopt that mindset in adulthood. Many of our exam prep questions in Mr. Stokes’ history class began with “To what extent...” and although we joked about it, it’s a phrase I keep in the back of my head. Life isn’t black and white and acknowledging different viewpoints and arguments is important in navigating the world we live in today.

Any advice for future IB students?

Jump all in. As with many things in life, you will get what you put in. Embrace all of the different components to your classes and try to recognize that while it might be a lot of hard work, it’s also an immense privilege to receive such a quality education. Yet, also remember, you are still only in high school; having fun, hanging out with friends, and taking breaks is important! Don’t burn yourself out and let school be all-consuming.

I began my Masters of Library and Information Science in June at the University of Maryland after graduating cum laude from Gettysburg College with a BA’s in Psychology and Studio Art and minors in Civil War Era Studies as well as Peace and Justice Studies. My hope is to become a Research and Instruction Librarian at a college or university, or an Information Specialist for Disney, but as I continue to take classes and learn more about librarianship, I am open to other paths. I also hope to use my background in psychology to create better accessibility for neurodivergent individuals in libraries (signage, interactions with librarians, resources, etc).

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ClearEdge Innovation Center Even though the campus has been closed since March, construction on the ClearEdge Innovation Center has continued without interruption. We look forward to the day when our engineering and robotics students are hard at work in this state-of-the-art facility. Our sincere thanks to our generous supporters who made this project possible!

We cannot wait to celebrate this milestone with you when we are able to do so.

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Faculty & Staff Notes

Michele Stumpf ’78 received the Kathy Sanders Spirit of Spalding award.

Brian Houdek and his wife, Katie, welcomed their second son, Nathan Thomas on May 31, 2020.

Catherine Hellie not only received Archbishop Spalding’s Teacher of the Year award, she was also chosen as the Archdiocese of Baltimore Teacher of the Year! Catherine embraces the mission of Spalding in every interaction that she has with students, colleagues, and parents. She creates a caring environment that affirms the dignity of each student and promotes learning in engaging and innovative ways.

Rhea Leonard and her husband, Francisco, welcomed their third daughter, Kamilla Antoinette on June 5, 2020.

Katie Murphy and her husband, Michael, welcomed their second daughter, Nora Grace on July 11, 2020.

Congratulations on your retirement Lee Dove and Patti Mauer ’72! Lee worked at Spalding for 37 years and Patti, not only is an alumnae from the class of 1972, she came back and worked at Spalding for 30 years! Thank you both for your many years of hard work and dedication - you will be missed. Wishing you happy and healthy days in your retired years!

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Class Notes During your high school years, you met many people – friends, teachers, coaches, and mentors who would love to know what you are up to now. Whether it is an academic or sports honor, career milestone, marriage, birth of a child, or any of life’s other big announcements, share the news!

2002

John Romey has his doctorate and is currently teaching at Perdue University in Indiana. John spent July 2019 in Gotha, Germany. He was named a Herzog-ErnstFellowship-Programme Fellow at the Gotha Research Centre in support of his research project entitled “Constructing French Music, Myth, and Identity: The Transnational Circulation of Jean-Baptiste Lully’s Music.”

Keith Bierman and his wife Kayleigh welcomed their son, Torin Campbell into the world on January 23, 2020. Keith has orders to become the XO of the ‘future’ USS Montana (she’s nearing completion) in Newport News, VA this fall.

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2003

Ryan Mona and his wife Natalia welcomed their second child, Blake Grayson, on September 25, 2019. They live in Naples, Florida where Ryan is currently pursuing his Doctorate of Anesthesiology.

2006

Brooke Warrington and Patrick Thayer were married on October 12, 2019 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Davidsonville, MD. The bridal party included Kathryn (Warrington) Wilkerson ’10, Kaitlyn Thayer ’08, Molly (Thayer) LaRow ’10 and Robert Warrington ’07. Lots of other folks from Spalding were there to celebrate the day!

Brooke & Patrick live in Massachusetts where they both work in their fields of study – Brooke scours the woods for evidence of invasive insects and Patrick works for a 3-D bioprinting company. “Spalding made an amazing, positive impact on both of our lives.”

2006 & 2007

Ashley (Moran) Kinnally and her husband, Kevin, welcomed their first child, Ella James on October 26, 2019.

Daniel and Kelsie (Thomas) Palumbo welcomed their first child, Nora Jane, on May 9, 2020.

Mary (Klase) Keller and her husband Kevin welcomed their second child, Jack William, on December 25, 2019.

Kayla (Hess) Mahler married Jon Mahler on April 4, 2020. COVID-19 cancelled all of their plans, so they had an apartment patio ceremony with their officiant and best man at their home in Centreville, VA.

2007 Tara (Restly) Shea and her husband Brian welcomed their second child, James Wells on May 21, 2020.

2008 Katherine (Mosco) Depfer and her husband James welcomed their first child, James Russel Depfer IV on December 4, 2019.

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2014 Skyler King is preparing for the release of his first book, Two Pieces of Paper, later this year. The book offers advice for students attending college for the purposes of jump starting their career; including how to establish a strong academic foundation, leverage extracurricular activities to meet experience requirements, and be a strong performer in internships.

He has also started a small business where he sells his family’s all-purpose seasoning blend, Opa Salt.

2017

Caroline Wagner, a criminology student at Catholic University, had the opportunity to go to King’s College in London for a simulation of climate change policy and action. Out of about forty international students, Caroline and her friend were the only two Americans in attendance. Each person was assigned a leadership role for their country and she received Minister of Environment and Climate Change. Some awards were distributed and Caroline won the “Greta Thunberg Prize for Climate Activism.”

2015

Dominic Crofoot is a member of one of the six winning teams of the University System of Maryland COVID App Challenge. He and Emily Sullivan won for their App Snuggrub. The University System of Maryland (USM) COVID Research & Innovation Task Force launched a competition in late May to develop an innovative app to solve a Maryland COVID-19 related problem. Winning teams came from several USM institutions: Towson University; University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC); University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP); and University of Baltimore (UB). Participants were encouraged to design an app that could help bring Marylanders together to more effectively respond to COVID-19 and future pandemics.

2016

Rachel Prucnal graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering and a minor in Engineering Leadership Development.

She is currently living with two other Spalding alumni, and started a position at the National Institutes of Health, working in the Vaccine Production Program. The program researches vaccines for the Flu, HIV, Malaria, Ebola, and Coronaviruses. Rachel is extremely excited to be working at NIH, and positively impacting so many people affected by these diseases!

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2013 & 2017

Through the power of Facebook, Harry (Buddy) Manley ‘13 and Jordan Parker ‘17, were able to reconnect after their time at ASHS. After reconnecting, they both found that not only had they been working in the same industry for the last couple of years, but they both had a driving passion to help individuals (including Spalding Alumni) with the sale or purchase of their first, second home or investment ventures!

In Memoriam

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.

May they rest in peace.

Christopher Rufalo

Jason Homens

Ryan Poyer

Class of 1979 December 7, 1061 – February 18, 2020

Class of 1992 September 12, 1974 – February 11, 2020

Class of 2006 April 20, 1988 – February 16, 2020

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