The Cardinal Magazine - Summer 2023

The Cardinal

GoinG for Gold

The allure of wearing a corduroy jacket

CALVERT HALL COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL 8102 La Salle Road Baltimore, MD 21286-8022

TELEPHONE: 410.825.4266

WEBSITE: www.calverthall.com

PRESIDENT: Brother John Kane, FSC, Ed.D.

PRINCIPAL: Charles Stembler ’83

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT: Joseph Baker ’76

Dear Alumni, Families and Friends,

Ashort time ago we said goodbye to the members of the Class of 2023 at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen and welcomed them into the Alumni Association. It was a wonderful day celebrating this remarkable class who faced COVID and other challenges with extraordinary perseverance, grit, and grace. We are proud of their accomplishments and know they will succeed in the future. They have built a strong faith-based and academic foundation here at The Hall that will serve them well. We are now preparing to welcome our next class, the Class of 2027, in August.

The success we see with our students is not possible without the talent, dedication, and support of amazing faculty and staff. The heart of a Lasallian school can be seen in the relationship between students and teachers. We are blessed with faculty and staff who know and believe in the Lasallian Mission of touching hearts. St. John Baptist de La Salle told the first Brothers that they needed to act with “the firmness of a father but also the gentleness of a mother.” This happens at The Hall.

I am pleased to share Calvert Hall is thriving! Our academic programs are strong, and we continue to look at ways to add new programs. We have the most recognized fine arts program in the region. Our music and theater programs are second to none. Athletics has had a great year winning many MIAA “A” Championships. Each of our Varsity spring sports either won their respective championship or appeared in the championship game. Robotics, debate, and our other activities also had great years. There is truly something for everyone here.

This issue of The Cardinal highlights the above mentioned, but also Zeal Week. Michael Bell ’24 shares a reflection on this fun and competitive week that builds the Brotherhood. We also hear from Jason Medinger, Esq, ’97 who shares his story as an Assistant U.S. Attorney and how The Hall helped shape his career. These stories present the impact of Calvert Hall from a student and alumnus perspective. Thousands more similar stories could be told. Although personal in nature, The Hall has provided endless opportunities to position our alumni to be successful.

I am grateful for the continued support of so many alumni and friends. Our Hall 175 capital campaign continues. We have reached $26 million of our $28 million goal in donations and pledges. We are not done yet and I ask you to consider joining us or adding to your contribution already made. This campaign will enable us to continue to make Calvert Hall affordable for a widely diverse student population. I pledge that Calvert Hall will remain true to our Catholic, Lasallian values, provide a rigorous education preparing our young men for college and beyond, and be a place where Brotherhood and lifelong friendships are formed. Thank you for all you do for Calvert Hall!

St. John Baptiste de La Salle.......Pray for Us! Live Jesus in our Hearts.......Forever!

Sincerely,

Brother John Kane, FSC, Ed.D. President

On June 3, 2023, the 178 th commencement exercises took place at The Cathedral of Mary Our Queen.

Tri-M

25 students were inducted as the first class of the newly formed chapter of the Tri-M National

PrESidEnT’S MEdAl

Mrs. Angela Miceli, wife of the late Augie Miceli, AFSC, was honored at Gala: ONWARD, with the President’s Medal on March 25, 2023.

BoUndlESS BroTHErHood

The theme for the 2023-2024 academic year is Boundless Brotherhood, as voted on by the Student Council Executive Committee.

5 Things We’re Talking About!

All dAY HAll dAY

Annual All Day Hall Day, 24 hours of celebrating and supporting The Hall, raised more than $460,000 from over 1,420 donors.

GrAdUATion HonorS

Luke Dragonette `23 and Luka Posavec `23 were selected as the Class of 2023 valedictorian and salutatorian. Read more about the graduating class on page 19.

Photo credit: Drew Regulski ’24

SCH OLAR SHIP

The Brother Gregory Cavalier, FSC Endowed Scholarship

Established in 2023 through the generous support of alumni and friends, the Brother Gregory Cavalier, FSC Scholarship provides tuition support for students with financial need who demonstrate a commitment to excellence in their academic endeavors. Each year a grant is awarded to outstanding student scholars who, without this support, would be unable to attend The Hall.

Brother Gregory, known as Brother Flamian Gregory Cavalier until 1966 when Christian Brothers were able to have secular names, earned a bachelor’s degree in French from the Catholic University of America (magna cum laude) in 1951 and a master’s degree in Latin from the University of Pittsburgh in 1955. He taught at Calvert Hall from 19631979. During this time, he worked in the modern language department while also serving as a moderator for freshman football, junior varsity football, varsity football and varsity baseball. He then returned to The Hall from 1998-2002.

During the span of 1981-1998, Br. Gregory lived in Guatemala as a missionary and a teacher. He taught at a high school in Santa Maria Visitacion, a village high in the mountains above Lake Atitlan. The school’s primary focus was to prepare its students to become educators while also teaching the students to weave, tailor, bake, raise livestock, and other trades.

Brother Gregory made a meaningful impact on the lives of so many. In retirement, he returned to live at The Hall and serve as moderator of the alumni association.

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AWARDS

CARDINAL & GOLD HERITAGE AWARD

Honors alumni and friends of Calvert Hall who have contributed outstanding service over an extended period of time to the progress of Calvert Hall or the activities of the Alumni Association.

Recipient: BRIAN CALDWELL ’84

Owner of www.Elder.Care specializing in “Compassionate Engagement” for the elderly, Brian has graciously sponsored events such as Homecoming and the Alumni Association Golf Tournament. He has been a member of the Alumni Association Board for more than 12 years and has volunteered at all 17 Cardinal at the Beach events. He is a 3rd generation Hallman, with a rising senior marking the 4th generation.

LASALLIAN PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD

Honors alumni who have brought value to Calvert Hall by their current or recently concluded distinguished public service career.

Recipient: CAPTAIN ANTHONY “TONY” DICARA ’92 Tony joined the Baltimore County Police Department as a Cadet in 1994, and recently completed his 29th year of service. He currently holds the rank of Captain and is nationally recognized as a subject-matter expert in various phases of law enforcement. Since 2015, he has traveled the country conducting training and consulting for law enforcement agencies. Tony is also recognized by the Federal courts as an expert witness in police training and tactics. He provides expert opinions and testimony to police agencies and attorneys across the country. Additionally, he is involved in the Fraternal Order of Police and serves as the Chaplain for The State of Maryland Lodge as well as the Baltimore County Lodge.

DISTINGUISHED YOUNG ALUMNI AWARD

Honors graduates for outstanding achievement or service in their professional or volunteer life.

Recipient: SEAN WHITE ’00

A seasoned hospitality leader responsible for the White Oak brand experience, Sean is driven by his desire to create unique brands ensuring his guest have memorable experiences every day in his establishments. Since the initial opening of his first project, he and his partners have opened and launched Wayward Smokehouse, Banditos Tacos & Tequila, and 101 Baltimore in Federal Hill. In 2022, Sean expanded the Banditos brand to five new locations across the DMV. He continues to be passionate about the hospitality industry and for fostering great teams of people around his successful restaurant brands.

FACES IN THE CROWD

Kalil Bennett ‘23 is an accomplished policy debater. He was nam ed a Robert W. Woodruff Debate Scholar at Emory University. This scholarship provides full tuition, fees, room and meals for up to eight semesters. His policy debate partner from last year, Lucas Lobo ‘22, received this same honor last year. Calvert Hall is the only Speech and Debat e team in the country to have back-to-back Emory scholars. Duri ng Kalil’s time at The Hall he was also involved in the Black Student Union, Ca rdinal Crazies, CHC-TV, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), Lawn Games Club, and the Hallmen Choral Group. Additionally, he served as the Junior Class President and as a Peer Minister.

Freshman Year (2019-2020)

Quarterfinalist - Pennsbury Falcon Invitational

Sophomore Year (2020-2021)

Semifinalist - University of Kentucky Season Opener

Junior Year (2021-2022)

OctofinalistThe Lakeland Westchester Classic

The Harvard Forensics Tournament

Quarterfinalist -

Mamaroneck Fall Face-Off

The Pennsbury Falcon Invitational

Senior Year (2022-2023)

National Speech and Debate Association Chesapeake District Student of the Year

OctofinalistUniversity of Kentucky Season Opener Catholic Nationals

Double-OctofinalistUniversity of Michigan Tournament

Barkley Forum for High Schools hosted by Emory University

QuarterfinalistBronx New York Invitational

The Harvard Forensics Tournament

5th - National Speech and Debate Association Championships

Finalist -

Mamaroneck Fall Face-Off

ChampionThe Pennsbury Falcon Invitational

Birds of a Feather

A by-the-numbers look at recent school highlights

44

Winter & Spring student-athletes named to the All-MIAA teams

3

All-Conference players of the year

$466,283

Dollars raised from 1,425 donors during the 8th Annual All Day Hall Day

Asher Willenborg `23 - Tennis

Robbie Thompson ’23 - Hockey

Cameron Davis ’24 - Outdoor Track & Field

MIAA Coaches of the Year:

3

Rich Zinkand ’87 – Soccer

Scott Baker ’13 – Cross Country

Brandon MacPherson ’04 – Rugby

Patrons that attended CHC’s Theatre production of The Addams Family

5

Professional development grants awarded to faculty members: David Hallman ’08, Donna Bridickas, Eric Sundell, Darrick Freeman ’98, George Wilkerson, Jr.

16

Model UN accolades earned this semester

617

Grandparents visited during grandparents’ day

Photo credit: Galeone

Ladies of The Hall attended Lucy’s Tea

4,400

110

Gold jackets earned during the 2022-2023 academic year

315

Lenten Small Group participants

1

2022-2023 Gatorade Maryland Boys Soccer Player of the Year - Ben Madore ’23

209

204 Minutes of content available for streaming from The Ocho Unscripted during All Day Hall Day

All-Americans: Wyatt Hottle ’23 –Lacrosse

3

Ryan Botek ’23 –Academic Lacrosse

Griffin Stewart ’25 –wrestling

303

Ties donated by the Class of 2025 during their Lasallian Sophomore Tie-In tradition event

10-0

It’s Academic team record in route to being named Grand Champions of the Catholic Academic League

15

Student-athletes who inked National Letters of Intent in February and April

800

Meatballs served during the Italian Club’s meatball cookoff

To me, Calvert Hall was a crucible. I came out formed with a foundation that has helped and inspired me in my current efforts to serve my family, my church, and my community.

Calvert Hall was (and still is) a place where you can challenge yourself and gain exposure to a wide variety of subjects, sports, spiritual opportunities, and service. At The Hall, I was able to take AP classes, play basketball, run cross country, and serve the community through campus ministry. I learned theology and art history. I practiced languages and jump shots. I made life-long friends and made choices about the kind of person I wanted to be. Learning to balance it all was a challenge, and at times I felt like I was being tested by fire. Yet the experience helped me master the art of hard work, perspective, and self-confidence. Once you have that, it never goes away. In that way, Calvert Hall formed me.

This foundation continues to inspire me today. I am currently serving my community as a federal prosecutor, trying to safeguard communities and victims from crime. I am also trying to serve my community through service on various boards and through teaching at a local university. Most importantly, I am living out my vocation as a husband and father dedicated to fostering love and life in my family.

Calvert Hall gave me a foundation that I draw on each and every day. For that, I am eternally grateful for the good fortune I had to be a Hallman.

FORMATION FOUNDATION

FORMATION BY FIRE FOUNDATION FOREVER

JASON D. MEDINGER is currently serving as the Criminal Chief of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland. In this capacity, he oversees an office of more than 100 federal prosecutors and all federal prosecutions in the State of Maryland. Jason graduated with B.A. from the University of Notre Dame. He received his law degree from the Emory University School of Law. After law school, he clerked for the Hon. Stanley F. Birch, Jr. (CHC ’63 and CHC Hall of Fame) on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. He lives with his wife and son in Towson.

Reflection by: Jason Medinger ‘97

Marching Down Main

C alvert H all C elebrates 50 Y ears wit H D isne Y

Walt Disney World is magical. It is an experience like none other and unites individuals of all ages. Calvert Hall’s marching band has had the unique experience of embracing the emotion, pageantry and pride of performing down one of the most iconic Disney parade routes since its inception. This time-honored tradition places the spotlight of one of the most magical stages directly on our student-musicians.

Director of Instrumental Music, Brian Ecton, shares, “Marching in the Main Street USA parade is a rite of passage for all Band members that dates back to 1972 when the park opened. Continuing that tradition every four years is a milestone event that will be remembered and cherished forever. I think it’s about the atmosphere and how supportive and appreciative the audience is as you march by them. Thousands upon thousands of complete strangers line the parade route and absolutely lose their minds cheering for a group with whom most have no affiliation. There

is something special for the band members knowing this tradition ties all band members together.”

After the trip down Main Street USA, the instrumental and vocal ensembles performed in the Orlando Fest competition. The Jazz Orchestra, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble all earned top “Superior” ratings as well as First Place in the AA Class. Big Band and the Hallmen earned “Superior” ratings, and the Jazz Lab earned an “Excellent” rating along with First Place Open Class. Director of Vocal Music, Dr. George Wilkerson, Jr. expressed, “The Florida trip for The Hallmen Chorus was not only fun for the students (and directors), it was also the culmination of months of hard work the boys put towards the songs performed on the trip. We were blessed to have amazing judges who gave us great feedback and presented an extremely helpful clinic after our performance, which the judges also rated “Superior”.

Photo credit: Cord Neal (Staff)

339 INCOMING STUDENTS

CLASS OF 2027

78 % 12 %

LASALLE PROGRAM STUDENTS

18

28 McMULLEN SCHOLARS

6 % 4 %

SPANISH FRENCH GERMAN LATIN

FOREIGN LANGUAGES TAKEN AT THE HALL

24

BR. TOM MILLER SCHOLARS

2 KNOTT SCHOLARS

5 SETS OF TWINS

83

DIFFERENT ZIP CODES

100 DIFFERENT MIDDLE SCHOOLS REPRESENTED

PENNSYLVANIA NATIVES

5

CLOSEST STUDENT

0.3

FURTHEST STUDENT

82.1

MILES FROM THE HALL (LOCH RAVEN VILLAGE)

MILES FROM THE HALL (HAGERSTOWN - APPROX. 1 HOUR 22-MINUTE COMMUTE)

At Calvert Hall, students pride themselves on the diverse community that is created by the student body. Each student utilizes their individual and unique talents to enhance their experience through the vast opportunities that Calvert Hall offers. For several days throughout the school year, students compete in Calvert Hall’s Annual Zeal Week. Zeal Week is an opportunity for students to bond together and participate in both group and individual competitions against other classes to win points for their respective grades. Each grade is represented by a Calvert Hall color: white for the freshmen, black for the sophomores, gold for the juniors, and red for the seniors. For the students, Zeal Week fosters a competitive school spirit, marked with intensity, camaraderie, and the building of new relationships.

Zeal Week has been a lively tradition at Calvert Hall for almost a decade. In 2015, Marc Parisi, Calvert Hall’s Director of Student Activities, created Zeal Week. Prior to its existence as a celebrated event at Calvert Hall, it was simply an after-school activity. This year, Zeal Week occurred during Lent, taking place from March 20-23, so as students strengthened their faith, so was their school spirit. Led by Spirit Director, Quinn Gardner ’23, more than a dozen events for the students to cheer on and compete in were implemented. Zeal Week started off with a humorous tournament of bubble ball soccer. As the week progressed, each grade participated in fierce competitions such as Penny Wars, Wii Boxing, and a CHC edition of Family Feud. As the week came to an end, each grade had point scores close in proximity, so each of the

final events were important to capitalize on and win. Despite the seniors being heavy favorites, the juniors pulled off an upset by dominating in four out of the final six events. The junior’s victory ended the 4-year streak of each senior class winning Zeal Week, dating back to 2019.

One of the main attractions that students look forward to during Zeal Week is Penny Wars. The one-day event provides a combination of both competitiveness and cleverness for students to display. Penny Wars is a class wide competition in which students from each grade are encouraged to add pennies to their class bucket in the Dining Hall. Grades can lower the totals of opposing classes by adding other change in their buckets such as nickels, dimes, quarters, and dollars. Essentially, pennies counted in buckets add to the total score of the grade, while any other currency in the bucket subtracts from the grade’s score. This year, Penny Wars raised approximately $1,500 with all proceeds going to the De La Salle Blackfeet School in Browning, Montana.

When asked about the significance of winning Zeal Week, Junior Class President, Peter Buttarazzi ’24, shared, “To be one of the first junior classes in a while to win Zeal Week is awesome. Watching all of our teams pull through and win against the other classes despite what they expected from us was really cool. I’m grateful for all the guys that played and everyone that cheered for us.”

During Zeal Week, only one class can hoist the trophy; however, every student from each class exits Zeal Week with something valuable. When asked about the effect of Zeal Week upon the student body, Gardner ’23 said, “Everyone’s cheering on their grade together in the gym. It’s times like this when everyone is together living in the moment that make real connections between us all.” Once again, Zeal Week contributed to the Brotherhood of Calvert Hall and will continue to do so for future students at The Hall.

CAN YOU ZE

Watching all of our teams pull through and win against the other classes despite what they expected from us was really cool.I’m grateful for all the guys that played and everyone that cheered for us.”

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FEEL THE AL

By Michael Bell

’24

Photo credit: Drew Regulski ’24

GOING

The Allure of WeAring A Corduroy JACkeT

As you walk through the hallways at Calvert Hall, one will notice a select group of students wearing gold corduroy jackets. Why would students in 2023 seek out corduroy jackets? Corduroy, in the fashion we recognize it today, didn’t originate until 19th century Manchester. The material found popularity in the United States in the late 1960s and early 1970s. How has this material stood that tale of time and remained one of the most coveted jackets at Calvert Hall?

Gold jackets can be remembered being worn since the early 1950s. John Doud, III, Esq. ’58 joined the Brotherhood in 1954. He distinctly recalls seeing Soccer and Baseball players wearing them. The jacket was an unspoken way to denote student-athletes who excelled at their craft. A student-athlete earns a gold jacket if they are a member of a Varsity MIAA or Catholic League Championship team, a Varsity student-athlete named to the MIAA All-Conference team, Baltimore Sun All-Metro first or second team, or All-Catholic team, or a Varsity studentathlete who places first in the MIAA Individual Championships. Flash forward to the late 1990s, and Lance Bajkowski ’98 shares earning a gold jacket evoked a

“I didn’t take it off the first weekend I got it and even slept in it. I realized these jackets mean more than just an individual accomplishment. It’s a display of what it means to be a part of the CHC community.”

- Daniel Rivera ’06

FOR GOLD

sense of “pride and accomplishment.” Once Daniel Rivera ’06 earned his gold jacket his senior year at the MIAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships he exclaimed, “I didn’t take it off the first weekend I got it and even slept in it. I realized these jackets mean more than just an individual accomplishment. It’s a display of what it means to be a part of the CHC community.”

During the 2022-2023 academic year, 204 gold jackets were distributed. Varsity Cross Country, Soccer, Rugby, Golf, Tennis, and Outdoor Track and Field all won the MIAA “A” Championship in their respective sports. 63 student-athletes were named All-MIAA conference, 20 were named to The Baltimore Sun All-Metro first or second team, 19 individual champions, and 1 doubles champion (Tennis).

In the late 90’s, four student-athletes from Calvert Hall were recruited by Penn State - Brian Powell ’98 (Soccer), Justin Nash ’98 (Baseball), Travis Glennon ’98 (Lacrosse), and Ryan Olkowski ‘98 (Track and Field). During their time at Penn State, they would periodically wear their gold jackets when they were all together. Brian somehow misplaced his one night in Happy Valley. He hesitantly recalled Justin possibly picking up his jacket. Fifteen years later, Brian looked Justin up and sent a simple message, “Hey how are you? Do you have my gold jacket?” Justin not only had the jacket but had been storing it for almost 15 years. Brian was in shock. He couldn’t imagine how many times Justin moved that jacket.

Brian went on to share, “I couldn’t stop smiling thinking about Justin keeping it for all these years. Then I thought, ‘I’d do the same thing. There’s no way I would get rid of someone’s gold jacket.’ I guess this is just more proof that the brotherhood is real.”

Corduroy may be a short-lived fad or craze to most, but to those who have earned a corduroy gold jacket at The Hall over the past 75+ years, it is so much more.

Recognition Wall Revealed

On Thursday, May 4, 2023, the 1845 Society Recognition Wall was blessed and dedicated by President, Br. John Kane in front of several current and future 1845 members. The recognition wall is located in the middle hallway of Keelty Hall next to Our Lady of The Star Chapel. The 1845 Society honors our alumni and friends who have included Calvert Hall College High School in their estate and long-term financial plans. Legacy gifts commemorate the special relationship Calvert Hall has had in the lives 1845 Society members or the lives of their loved ones.

What legacy will you leave to empower future generations of Hallmen to become changemakers? Contact Tom Malstrom ’84, Major Gift & Planned Giving Officer, to begin the conversation today at 410-821-2347.

GRADUATION

265 Graduates

Luke Dragonette | Valedictorian – Gold Medal for Highest Honors, Maryland Merit Scholastic Award, National Merit for Commended Students, Outstanding Achievement in Physics and Spanish, Senior Athlete with the Highest GPA, Knights of Columbus Citizenship Award, and Co-Honor Cup Recipient (Highest weighted GPA over four years)

Luka Posavec | Salutatorian – Gold Medal for Highest Honors and Maryland Merit Scholastic Award

Evan Levasseur | BradMeagerAward recipient (senior who has made a special contribution to the achievement of the ideals, goals, and spirit of The Hall), Gold Medal for Highest Honors, Maryland Merit Scholastic Award, Gold Medal for Outstanding Service to the Student Council

$34,375,069 scholarship dollars offered to 149 students

Members of the Class of 2023 were admitted to these very selective schools (defined as an admit rate of 30% or less)

Boston College

Case Western Reserve University

Denison University

Emory University

Georgetown University

Johns Hopkins University

New York University

Swarthmore College

Tulane University

U.S. Coast Guard Academy

U.S. Naval Academy

University of California Los Angeles

University of Florida

University of Miami

University of Michigan

University of North Carolina Chapel Hill

University of Pennsylvania

University of Richmond

University of Virginia

Villanova University

Wake Forest University

Yale University

Photo credit: Galeone

CLUB SPOTLIGHT SAILING

Calvert Hall

Sailing returned this academic year completing two seasons (fall and spring) with a lot of new sailors! The club meets twice a week and competes in weekend regattas. With the guidance and supervision of Baltimore County Sailing Center, students board primarily 420 vessels in teams of two. The 420 is a popular dinghy sailed at schools, club, open, national, and international levels. Our sailors learn everything from basics like tying knots to more advanced maneuvers like roll tacks and overtaking other vessels in competition. Our students work together to improve and build upon their communication and teamwork skills. The sailing team offers students a unique opportunity to learn a lifelong skill while also developing confidence and patience. All students are welcome regardless of prior sailing experience, and the team is always looking to recruit new members. Our goal is to have students experience the thrill of racing on the water while making lasting friendships along the way.

By Club Moderator: Maddie Makowski

Photo credit: Maddie Makowski

C ARDINAL’S C ORNER

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CLASS

1980s

(Photo Left) Friar Timothy Dore, OFM Conv. ’80 is now on staff at the Shrine of St. Anthony in Ellicott City, and is the part-time chaplain of the St. Joseph’s Nursing Home in Catonsville.

John Lepore ’82, Senior Vice President of Government Engagement for Moderna, was named one of Washington DC’s 500 Most Influential People of 2023 by Washingtonian Magazine

Steve Martin ’83 was named Chairman of the Board for the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). Martin, the President of Firaxis Games, has been an integral part of the RMHC mission for several years.

1960s

Ken Cheers ’62 is working as a full-time instructor at FAA Academy for Air Traffic Control in Oklahoma City, OK.

(Photo right) Patrick Wiglesworth ’62 was featured as the cover story in the University of Maryland St. Joseph’s Medical Center’s Maryland’s Health Matters Spring 2023 magazine.

Dr. Michael Dodd ’64 recently published his first book, Chesapeake Bay Odyssey. It is a cruising guide of the Chesapeake Bay with many historical vignettes.

Jack Leonard ’64 works part-time for the National Fireworks Association writing a column for their bulletin. Leonard taught English and Social Studies for 30 years at Deep Creek Middle school in Baltimore County.

Ron Szpatura ’66, President & Founder of Landmarks Digital, has written his first book, Future Proof – 10 Simple Steps to Pivot From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be Szpatura has been an entrepreneur for 50 years and developed several multi-million dollar companies. This book is written to inspire, educate and prepare people to have a better future. He has generously offered to donate a portion of sales to The Hall Fund.

Richard Balog ’69 hosted the first Jacksonville area Calvert Hall alumni get-together. Ed Bender ’65, Jay Baker ’65, Louis Ricci ’74, Mike Curreri ’69, and Joe Butta ’74 were all in attendance.

1970s

Chris Devlin ’72, Eddie Oliver ’84 and Lou Heidrick, AFSC, were inducted into the Baltimore Catholic League Hall of Fame in May.

Pete Caringi ’73 retired as UMBC Head Men’s Soccer Coach. Caringi enjoyed the longest tenure of coaching one program in UMBC Athletic’s history including 11 conference championships and 320 victories.

Eric Rebbert ’77 is now Peake Partner’s Senior Vice President for growth & strategy.

Andrew Shipley ’77, was recognized as a Government Contracts lawyer MVP for the second time by Law360, a legal publication with 1.5 million subscribers, including the world’s largest law firms, major corporations, and key decision-makers in the government. Andrew was also listed as one of the top two dozen government contract litigators in the U.S. by Chambers, a London-based firm considered the world’s leading expert on identifying, ranking, and differentiating legal talent.

Karl Fickenscher ’78 was the guest speaker at the Model UN Conference at Calvert Hall on February 25, 2023. Fickenscher, the Acting Assistant Administrator at the U.S. Agency for International Development, spoke to the students about his government work experiences and the potential careers in international politics.

Michael Kastner ’78 was on the TD Ameritrade Network’s Trading 360 show in January 2023 to talk about the fixed income markets. Kastner is a Principal at Halyard Asset Management in New York.

Marty Blair ’79 has been named President of Schmitz Press, a commercial printing company in Sparks, MD. Marty formerly served as CEO & CFO for the last 13 years.

Bill Mojica ’84 is now the Chief Development & Communications Officer at LET’S GO Boys & Girls, a nonprofit aimed at creating economic success for underserved and marginalized communities through STEM education and workforce development.

Anthony Rosso ’85, a partner at Venable LLP, was recognized by The Daily Record and the Maryland State Bar Association among their Leaders in Law for 2023.

Dr. John Weaver ’86 graduated from Towson University with a master’s degree in integrated homeland security with a certificate in security assessment & management.

Mario Armstrong ’88 has signed a licensing and distribution deal with Entrepreneur Magazines TV Network for his independent show “Never Settle ”.

Charles Benner ’88 retired from Maryland Army National Guard as a Lieutenant Colonel after 36 years. Benner joined while a junior at Calvert Hall, was activated and served in Desert Shield/Storm, Afghanistan and Iraq. He spent 30 years with the 20th Special Forces Group Airborne, and six years with the 29th Combat Aviation Brigade.

1990s

Anthony Adams ’92 was named the new UMBC Men’s Soccer Head Coach. Adams had served as associate head coach the last 12 years for the Retrievers.

Chad Albertson ’92 was promoted to International Sales Manager at Sagamore Spirit to help inspire a global passion for Maryland Rye Whiskey.

Matt Disney ’93 was named the first Institute Professor of The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology.

Austin Ewachiw ’93 (Staff) is the chapter author of “The Art of Running a TechSavvy School” for the e-book, The Art and Science of Running a K-12 Private School Additionally, he has accepted a leadership role on Blackbaud’s K-12 Advisory Board.

CDR Stan Fisher III, USN ’93 wrote his first book, Sustaining the Carrier Way: The Deployment of Naval Air Power to the Pacific Brad Borchers ’98 has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Commercial Banking with PNC Bank.

Kevin Conoscenti ’98 married Maggie Simpson on June 2, 2023. Several Calvert Hall friends celebrated the happy couple including Matt Radebaugh ’98, Matt Breault ’98, Andrew Snyder ’98, Nick Noppinger ’98, Brian Andrews ’98, Adam Ermanis ’98, Dr. Dan Kunaprayoon ’98, Dave Lang ’98, Pete Angelone ’97 and Fernando Delgado ’98

Louis Gephardt-Gorsuch ’98 participated in a one-week tour with the Baltimore Choral Arts Society, performing at the Berlin Philharmonie, Germany, and the Basilica of Ss. Peter and Paul, in Prague, Czech Republic in October 2022. The tour culminated with an intensive set of rehearsals followed by a concert featuring Leonard Bernstein’s “Chichester Psalms” with the ORF Vienna Radio Symphony under the baton of Marin Alsop, formerly the conductor of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and protege of Leonard Bernstein, at the Konzerthaus in Vienna, Austria.

Gregory Hogan ’98 is now a Co-Leader of SC&H Capital. Hogan leads mergers and acquisitions and employee stock ownership plan advisory transactions for private company business owners across the country and oversees the business valuation team.

NOTES

Joe Robak ’08 has joined Emerald Technical Solutions as a Business Development Representative.

Nate Nocket ’09 will speak at the 2023 Kappa Delta Pi Convocation in November in St. Louis, MO. His presentation will be “Authentic Encounters for Holistic Student Support”. Nocket will discuss and provide resources for teachers to be able to build deep relationships with students at the secondary level. These deeper relationships will serve to support students in a given content area as well as within the realm of Social-Emotional Learning

2010s

Jonathan Nwagbaraocha ’98 was recognized as a Black History Month trailblazer by the American Bar Association. He is the Environment, Health, Safety & Sustainability Counsel & Compliance Leader for Xerox as well as Vice Chair for the ABA Environment, Energy and Resources Section.

2000s

Andrae Miller ’00, Student Success Coach/ Retention Specialist at North Central College in Naperville, IL, was inducted into the college’s Alpha Alpha Alpha First Generation Honor Society on April 20, 2023. The national honor society recognizes the academic achievement of first-generation college students.

Roger Sheets, Jr. ’02 won the United States Air Force’s 2022 Lt. General Leo Marquez Award for his work as an aircraft maintenance civilian technician.

Dominic Bridges ’05, a Detective with the Baltimore County Police Department mentored Vanessa Schenning, a junior at Mercy High School this semester. She credits the experience in determining that Forensics is the right career path for her.

Ricky Harris ’05 was named Director of Player Personnel for the University of Maryland’s Men’s Basketball team.

Rev. Kevin Ewing ’06 is now the Administrator for the Catholic Community of South Baltimore.

Michael Brashears ’08 is the Vice President of Corporate Benefits for the Brooks Financial Group team. He is responsible for building and growing relationships with businesses of all sizes, providing innovative employee benefit solutions that align with the needs and goals of the companies he serves.

Reece Berman ’10 released a funk album that has hit all streaming platforms on April 21, 2023.

Jon Graham ’10 served as Honorary Captain at the Michigan versus Maryland Men’s Basketball game on January 19, 2023.

Ben Nuttle ’10 married Kelsi Pagliaro on September 30, 2022 in a private ceremony in Arizona.

Billy Cappuccio ’11 graduated Cum Laude from the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy. He was accepted into residency at University of Maryland Hospital.

Tom Cusick ’12, a Certified Financial Planner, has been promoted to partner at The Kelly Group in Bel Air.

Rev. Luke Koski ’12 was ordained a Priest on June 24, 2023. His first assignment is Associate Pastor, Pastorate of Chris The King Parish, Glen Burnie, and St Bernadette Parish, Severn, and Chaplain for Archbishop Spalding High School.

Ben Deaver ’13 proposed to his girlfriend, Amanda Dumar, on April 2, 2023.

Garrett Leatherman ’13 is on a Fulbright scholarship teaching English at a secondary school in Italy.

Corey Reichert ’13 was named Lender of the Year for Farm Credit of Central Florida.

Darryl Perry ’14 proposed to Courtney Barnes on March 23, 2023.

Austin Seivold ’14 received the 2023 Georgetown Tropaia Award for Outstanding Student in the Emergency & Disaster Management program.

Tim Foley ’16 married Monica on May 31, 2023 in St. Croix, USVI.

Nicholas Randolph ’16 was accepted into the University of Maryland Medical School’s class of 2026.

1st Lieutenant Jeffrey Kordenbrock ’17, recently graduated from the U.S. Army Flight School in Fort Rucker, AL. During flight school, he was selected to fly the AH-64E (Apache) Attack Helicopter. He was an honor graduate at flight school and finished as the top Apache pilot in his class.

Joe Paolucci ’17 graduated from Ranger School and Airborne School in January. He is stationed at Fort Bragg, NC.

(Photo left) Shayne Williamson ’18 graduated cum laude from Bridgewater College in the Spring of 2022. He was an intern for the Congressional Black Caucus and worked on Capitol Hill as a State Farm Communications fellow in the Fall. He will be attending Syracuse University in the Summer of 2023 as a Newhouse School of Public Communications graduate student.

Domenico Maria ’19, a senior midfielder for DeSales University Men’s Lacrosse, received the 2023 Sport Management Award for Academic Excellence.

Garrett McIlhenney ’19 was a second team selection for d3baseball.com and the Wendy’s Co-Male Athlete of the Month at Misericordia University in March.

Spencer Nattans ’19 was awarded Loyola University Maryland’s Business Economics Medal. He was the lone recipient of the award which is given to a graduating student pursuing a B.B.A. in Economics. Spencer graduated from Loyola with a B.B.A. in Finance and Economics along with a minor in French.

Jacob Snyder ’19, a senior defenseman for Ohio State University Men’s Lacrosse, earned the Buckeyes’ Big Ten Sportsmanship Award.

2020s

Mike Crowley ’20, a junior at Loyola University Maryland, was named to the PING All-Northeast Region Team. He finished second at the Patriot League Championship to wrap up the season. Crowley led the league in scoring average, average to par and par adjusted to courses played. He finished the year with the highest Golfweek/Sagarin ranking in the Patriot League. He also won the 123rd Annual BMW Golf Association of Philadelphia Amateur Championship in June.

Jake Kozak ’20, a junior on the Savannah College of Art and Design Men’s Lacrosse Team, was named to the Appalachian Athletic Conference Men’s Lacrosse All Conference 2nd Team and for his efforts in the classroom he made the Appalachian Athletic Conference Men’s Lacrosse All-Academic Team and the National 2023

Daktronics NAIA Men’s Lacrosse Scholar Athlete Team.

Thomas Larkin ’20 was inducted into the Phi Sigma Pi National Honors Fraternity, as well as inducted into the Upsilon Pi Epsilon International Honors Society (an honors society for computer science at Towson University).

(Photo below) SPC Patrick Sundell ’20 is a Paratrooper with the 1st Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment (1/509) stationed at Fort Polk, LA at Joint Readiness Training Center. His dad, Eric Sundell (Staff), was in attendance when he earned his Canadian Airborne wings.

Jhaden Sydnor ’20 became a flight instructor and is working on his multiengine rating. He is building hours to start working for the airlines.

Scott Borgmann ’21, a Wilmington University sophomore Baseball studentathlete, has been selected to the NCAA Division II National Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) roster, representing the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) at the national level. He is the first Wilmington University student-athlete to serve the NCAA DII committee.

Nick Waite ’22 spent two weeks in Israel, Palestine, and Jordan in May visiting Biblical sites from the Old and New Testaments, as well as exploring Israeli culture.

Deceased Alumni

John Baxter ’61

Timothy Ches ’99

Daniel Crispino ’53, brother of the late Carlo ’48

Michael Dietz ’57

Paul DiPino, Sr. ’55, father of James ’78 and Paul, Jr. ’85; grandfather of Anthony Aiello ’05; brother of Charles, Sr. ’56; uncle of Charles, Jr. ’88; father-in-law of Christopher Aiello ’79 and the late Charles Riegger, Jr. ’77

Vincent “Dan” Donahue ’69

John Eikenberg ’52, father of John ’88, Ed ’89 and Jim ’91; grandfather of Will Haacke ’25

Robert Filippelli ’41, father of Frank ’69; grandfather of Brandon Hazel ’94

James Florin III ’63

Peter Holback ’09, son of Peter ’79; nephew of George ’70, Mark ’72 and Paul ’75

Joe Jackson ’75, brother of Paul ’73

Richard Kessler ’58

John Kidwell ’59

Raymond Koontz ’68

Mike Kress ’63

Harry Lee ’69

Matthew Lucas ’48

David Marshall ’65, (CHC Hall Of Fame, former Board of Trustee member), son of the late C. Robert ’40; brother of Steve ’82; father of Pat ’01 (Faculty) and Tim ’03; uncle of Bobby ’14 and Will ’15

Luke McCusker ’52, brother of the late John ’54

Ed Meushaw ’65, father of Edward, Jr. ’89 and Scott ’93; grandfather of Jack ’23; brother-in-law of Thomas Sears ’79, John Baker, Sr. ’69 and James Sears ’73; uncle of John Baker, Jr. ’93; great uncle of Timothy Baker ’95 and Christopher Baker ’09

Joseph “Ronnie” Meyers ’58

Kenneth Motsay ’10, son of Charles ’76 (Faculty); nephew of Richard ’71, James ’74 and Patrick ’80; cousin of James ’04, James ’05, Philip ’06, Rich ’06, Michael ’13 and Justin ’21

Bob Mott ’60

Henry Mountain ’62, great uncle of Christopher Haywood ’10

Jerry Nardi ’47, brother of the late A. Thomas ’45, uncle of A. Thomas ’73, grandfather of Joseph Dibley, Jr. ’05; father-in-law of Joseph Dibley, Sr. ’85

Thomas Northern ’59, brother of the late Martin ’57

Thomas O’Hara ’63

Dr. John Oppelt ’49

Emmanuel Pospisil ’57

Frederick Redding ’53

Raphael Rocca ’94

Frederick Schattall ’65, son of the late Julius ’39; uncle of T. Eddie Rohe ’96

Raymond Schwartz ’47

Vitas Siaurusaitas ’56

Brett Sibiski ’07, brother of Derek ’09

Paul Singleton ’62, son of the late John 1919; brother of the late Jack ’47, Robert ’51, the late Frank ’53, and the late George ’65; grandfather of Cameron Cuddy ’24; brother-in-law of the late Richard Gutridge ’55, uncle of Glenn Gutridge ’84 and Michael Gutridge ’89; great uncle of Connor Lavelle ’14, Patrick Lavelle ’20 and Christopher Lavelle ’22

Joseph Stengel ’58

Thomas Truss ’59

Deceased Faculty

Sister M. Jacquelyn Elly “Sister Jackie”, SSND (former faculty)

Mary Carole “MC” Lehukey, (Volunteer) mother of Steven ’75; grandmother of Jason Harris ’91

Deceased Family & Friends

Kathleen Balcher, mother of J. Donald Clark, III ’88; grandmother of Henry Wolff ’24

Frances Baltrunas, mother of Paul ’69, Carl ’72 and Allan ’86

Maureen Barron, mother of Donald Barron, Jr. ’80; grandmother of D. Joseph Barron, III ’09, Jeff Seiler ’09 and Michael Barron ’11; sister of the late John Gahagan, ’38, the late J. Lawrence Gahagan ’41, the late J. Paul Gahagan ’44 and the late Daniel L. Gahagan ’49

Patricia D’Alessandro, mother of Carmine ’86 and Anthony ’92

Maria DiFrancesa, grandmother of Andrew Chumley ’24

Jennie Suzanne Everly, mother-in-law of Darryle Edwards ’81; grandmother of Darryle Edwards II ’13 and Drew Edwards ’15

Charles Ey, father of Nicholas ’93; grandfather of Mason ’24

Karen Gaskins, sister of Denise (staff)

Mary “Pat” Hargest, wife of the late Clark ’53

William Link, father of Jeff ’95, Scott ’99, Martin ’01 and Robert ’03

Patricia Lepore, mother of John ’82

Antonio Leano, father of Eric ’84

Darrell Johnson, stepson of Eric Rogers ’81 (staff)

Mary Mangione, mother of Samuel ’84; grandmother of Nicholas, Jr. ’03, Antonino ’05, Marco ’07, Nicholas ’10, Joseph ’10, Philip ’12, Tommy O’Keefe ’13; mother-inlaw of Joseph Juras ’70

Judith Martin, mother of Vernon ’79 and Lee ’83

Margaret McCambridge, mother of Cormac White ’09

Mary McGarvey, mother of Sean ’82; grandmother of the late Patrick Cunningham ’01 and James ’15

Mary Ellen Mead, mother of Bob ’78

Anna Nellies, wife of George (former faculty)

Dr. April Palmer, wife of Robert W. Gray ’68; sister-inlaw of Richard’ 70

Theresa Rief, mother of Chris ’84; grandmother of Nicholas Regner ’12 and Patrick ’20

Dr. Kimberly Ringgold, mother of Cameron ’25

Donna Bollhorst Trimble, wife of Keith ’89; mother of Jess Willis ’10; sister-in-law of Michael ’81; cousin of Charles Bollhorst ’82 and Robert Bollhorst ’84

Robert Tune, father of Robert ’09 and John ’11

Maria Utterbaugh, mother of Barry ’87

Otis Warren, Jr. (former Board of Trustee member) father of Otis III ’95

Brittany Wojnowski, wife of Zach ’13; sister-in-law of Nick ’06

Nancy Zelenka, wife of William ’63

Mia Zinn, daughter of Chris Zinn (staff)

NKOTH

James (JR) Elliott ’09, Varsity Rugby Coach, and his wife, Samantha, welcomed their son, Cooper James “CJ”, on January 14, 2023.

Nathan Kusterer, MD ’02 and his wife, Kristen, welcomed their third

child, Elizabeth June (Ellie), born on August 4, 2022. Ellie joins big

sister, Maggie, and big brother, Billy.

Adam Moore (Staff) and his wife, Maddy, along with big sister, Tess, welcomed Wren Elizabeth on March 21, 2023.

Bryan Borowski ’08 and his wife, Michelle, welcomed their daughter, Leni Marie, on November 3, 2022.

Dialed In with Paul Scheel III, MD ’08

The Johns Hopkins Hospital

What drew you to medicine?

I cannot ignore the fact that both my parents are doctors, and I was always drawn to the sciences. However, I spent much of my college career exploring careers outside medicine before realizing I loved the intersection of science and human connection unique to medicine.

How did you decide to focus your clinical interest in heart failure, transplant, and critical care cardiology?

While pursuing potential careers outside of medicine, I enjoyed the concepts in engineering which are very applicable in cardiology and specifically to many of the sickest patients within cardiology.

What skills or knowledge did you learn at Calvert Hall that you found to be the most useful when attending the University of Notre Dame and Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine?

When I got to Notre Dame it was clear my Calvert Hall education was excellent. The most useful skills I learned at The Hall were how to study independently and balance my responsibilities.

What are some of your passions?

I love cooking and exploring new food recipes with my wife.

You enjoy traveling the world. Where are some of your most favorite places to have visited?

I have been fortunate to visit many places but two of my favorites have been Japan and Singapore.

John Gaburick ’84 wants to know - Is there a Christian Brother or teacher that gave you a life lesson you use today?

In medicine, self-directed learning is paramount. Mr. Thaler imparted a jovial passion for the pursuit of knowledge along with a love of teaching others.

Pose a question of your own for our next Dialed In alumnus -

What was the best (and worst) use of your extra free periods while at Calvert Hall?

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