A DecADe of ALL DAY HALL DAYS How do you fly the flag?
Calvert Hall Theatre’s production of Mary Poppins sold out the auditorium for two straight weekends under the direction of Tracey Carroll and Robert Howard.
THE CARDINAL, SUMMER 2025 PUBLISHED FOR THE CALVERT HALL COMMUNITY
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PRESIDENT: Brother John Kane, FSC, Ed.D.
PRINCIPAL: Dr. Andrew Moore
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT: Joseph Baker ’76
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FROM THE PRESIDENT
Dear Alumni, Families and Friends,
May 31 saw us bid farewell to the Class of 2025 at The Cathedral of Mary Our Queen. It was a great day celebrating all that they accomplished, and we know they will have great success in their future endeavors. This issue of The Cardinal gives examples of the wonderful and amazing accomplishments of our young men. We are proud of this diverse group that strive for excellence in academics as well as so many other areas in their lives.
This is also a time of transition. Our leadership team evolves as we welcome Lauren Urban into the role of Dean of Curriculum and Instruction and Robert Motley as our Vice Principal of Academic Affairs. Lauren’s role is a newly created one, focused on developing, implementing, and evaluating our curriculum and instructional practices. She will transition into this full-time administrative role after spending time as a member of the Science department and as a part-time administrator. Tom Fan returns to the classroom full-time after four years as Assistant Principal. We are grateful for his efforts.
As I reflect on the past year and look to the future, I am confident that Calvert Hall is meeting the demands of our ever-changing world. Our academic rigor is strong, our athletics and activities programs are outstanding, and our enrollment continues to be robust. Calvert Hall is the place to be in the Baltimore area.
We will not be complacent though, and our community will continue to strive to be better. Led by our Board of Trustees, we are engaged in a strategic planning process that has our faculty, staff and our school leadership team fully engaged in ensuring we prepare to meet future challenges. We have an amazing faculty and staff
that aim for excellence daily and are clearly passionate about the students entrusted to their care.
I am deeply grateful to our alumni, parents, grandparents and friends who have supported our All Day Hall Day giving day. For the past 10 years, you have celebrated and supported The Hall through our in-person and virtual events, helping us raise $3.3M in total. Although many have tried to replicate our model, your generosity cannot be matched by any other school in the area.
My hope is that you and your families have had a restful summer, enjoying some time off. In a few days, we will welcome the Class of 2029 onto campus for their first day and we look forward to sharing our Lasallian Catholic mission based on faith and community with them. May God Bless you all!
Saint John Baptist de La Salle…..Pray for us!
Live Jesus in our Hearts…… Forever!
Sincerely,
Brother
John
Kane,
FSC, Ed.D. President
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BeST PRINcIPAL
Calvert Hall is honored to have the best principal in the Baltimore region and to be recognized as one of the best private high schools in the area by The Baltimore Sun
CALVERT HALL KNOTT FOUNDATION
The Knott Foundation has awarded a $120,000 grant to create an executive leadership program for Calvert Hall’s faculty and staff.
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5 Things We’re Talking About!
STUDeNT VoLUNTeeRS
Our students gave back to their community this summer volunteering at Our Daily Bread, The Franciscan Center of Baltimore, and Habitat for Humanity.
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NeWeST LeADeRSHIP TeAM MeMBeRS
New for the 2025-2026 academic year, Mr. Robert Motley will be joining Calvert Hall as the Vice Principal for Academic Affairs while Mrs. Lauren Urban has been promoted to Dean of Curriculum & Instruction.
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NATIONAL cHAMPIoNS
USA Lacrosse officially named Calvert Hall the 2025 High School Boys Lacrosse National Champions.
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S tudent I nve S t I ng t oday & F or t he F uture o F C alvert h all
t he h all ’ S n ewe S t C lub :
Student Led Endowment
TThe Student Led Endowment is part of an innovative initiative proposed by two McMullen students – Gene Flynn ’25 & Jack Geibler ’25. Chief Administrative Officer and Director of Advancement, Joe Baker, CFRE ’76, has agreed to work with a group of students providing oversight and guidance. The funds for this program enhance the school’s endowment as opposed to being carved out of the existing endowment funds. At the conclusion of the Hall 175 Capital Campaign in June 2024, the school’s endowment was $27.4M.
This group has requested seed funding for three rounds over three years with the goal of recruiting $50,000 in dedicated funding for each of the first three years of the program. This will provide students funding each year to invest while allowing existing investments to maximize growth over several years. Students will select stocks, manage
winning positions and evaluate non-performing positions creating investment cash for years four and beyond.
Student teams are made up of recruited juniors and seniors - five teams of four students each. Alumni investment professionals, Jeff Nattans ’85, Brian Kroneberger ‘85, and Patrick Venanzi ’97, have presented investment lessons for the teams to aid in identifying investment considerations. This upcoming semester, students will be paired with other alumni investment professionals who will mentor the students’ analyzation techniques and presentation construction.
FACES IN THECROWD
P eer M inister
s P eech & D ebate
JV t ennis d av I d e zumba `27
b lack s tu D ent u nion
V arsity V olleyball
M c M ullen s cholar
a sian s tu D ent a ssociation
Birds of a Feather
A by-the-numbers look at recent school highlights
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• V Indoor Track & Field
• V Outdoor Track & Field
• V Lacrosse
• V Golf
• JV Indoor Track & Field
9-0
It’s Academic team record enroute to being named Grand Champions of the Catholic Academic League for the 3rd consecutive year
90% MIAA team titles won this winter & spring
• JV Outdoor Track & Field
• JV Lacrosse
• F/S Lacrosse
44+2
Winter & Spring studentathletes named to All-MIAA teams
Scott Baker `13 (Indoor T&F) and Bryan Kelly ’87 (Lacrosse) were named MIAA Coaches of the Year
February 2025
of students passed their AP exams with a 3+ score
288
graduates of the Class of 2025
April 2025
Ladies of The Hall spilled the tea at the 8th Annual Lucy’s Tea Party
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Students participated in the National Letter of Intent ceremony in February and April
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Cakes, P&B sandwiches, and snack bags delivered to Our Daily Bread by Calvert Hall Kid’s Camp counselors
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student, faculty and staff interviews conducted by Joe Baker ’76 for the All Day Hall Day 2x2 Unscripted Lineup
2,500
National Qualifiers for the Catholic National Speech & Debate Tournament 8 calls placed to the Calvert Hall Miracle Line during the 36th Annual Mix 106.5 Radiothon benefiting The Johns Hopkins Children’s Center
11+2
Baltimore Sun First & Second Team All-Metro selections including Lacrosse Player of the Year (Peyton Forte ’25) and Coach of the Year (Bryan Kelly ’85)
Impressionist
paintings are made up of many individual points of brilliance
In early 1983, blessed with a Knott scholarship, I made a decision that would change my life, accepting admittance to attend Calvert Hall. So often, I think about that privilege in my work and personal life—the entirety of my experience but even more so the individuals and countless interactions that shaped me into the person I continue to become.
Most recently at Booz Allen Hamilton leading teams from a few to a few thousand, I’ve tried to bring fun to competitive executive environments, channeling our Math department legends Baker, Karpovich, Thaler, and Elly; to harness and respect the differences and unique gifts that each of us brings to the table like what we learned from Ms. Shah’s “Breakfast Club” project, Mr. Buczkowski’s Religion class debates, Mmes Dyer’s and Offutt’s lessons on French impressionists, and Ms. Brown’s class performances; and to dive into defense, security, and health projects of national significance with the strategic intent and persistence of Mr. Heidrick’s front office and Mr. Murtaugh’s Counseling teams.
Coaching youth football, lacrosse, and basketball, I encourage fun, learning from successes and mistakes, and doing things the right way. Like Coach Miceli said, “You can never stay the same; you can only get worse or get better.”
The lifelong friends that I made challenged and lifted me. I may not remember all the conversations in the Café—thankfully—but can’t imagine life without them. I tell our children to be that kind of friend and to have those kinds of friends.
Whether through service projects, seasonal drives, or simply living up to our place of prominence in the community, Calvert Hall teaches us to “give back”. I enjoy serving organizations like Year Up, ALS Association, Children’s Inn at NIH, and Baltimore Homecoming but also remember that it’s my—our—responsibility to give time, talent, and treasure.
MEN OF INTELLECT • MEN OF
As I age and seek my place in our increasingly secular world at the dawn of artificial intelligence, I find myself relying more and more on Lasallian values and foundation with what I learned about being uniquely human serving our fellow man through Christian Brothers like Sterner, McDonnell, Carr, Keough, and now Kane as well as Mr. Rogers and his facilities team.
I quite literally owe my family to Calvert Hall, having met my wife at a Calvert Hall mixer my sophomore year. A proud husband, father of three, and uncle of three Hallmen, I aspire to be the Man of Intellect, Faith and Integrity that Calvert Hall calls each of us to be.
Of course these memories read like a bibliography of the mid to late 80s. That said, replace the names with others at any period in the last 180 years, and I bet so many share in these types of reflections—and many more.
Go Hall!
ROB SILVERMAN ’87
recently retired as an Executive Vice President at Booz Allen Hamilton and continues to teach part-time at his college alma mater, The Johns Hopkins University.
Graduating from The Hall in 1987, Rob was a member of the National Honor Society, Senior Class President, and Varsity Football captain. He proudly serves on Calvert Hall’s Board of Trustees. He lives with his wife, Natalie, and children in Rockville, MD.
by: Rob Silverman ’87
REUNION BLUEPRINTS –
THE CLASS OF 1974’S EXEMPLARY SUCCESS WRITTEN BY:
The Class of 1974 has officially set the defining example for what it means to celebrate, reconnect—and give back.
In October 2024, Calvert Hall College High School welcomed back the Class of ’74 for its 50th reunion, and by all accounts, it was one for the record books. Spouses and significant others joined in a weekend filled with heartfelt reflection, laughter, and the enduring bonds of brotherhood.
The festivities began Friday evening with cocktails and conversation in the John G. Noppinger, Jr. ‘64 Commons. Saturday’s celebration continued with a Mass honoring deceased classmates, followed by dinner and music in the Dining Hall. The evening was emceed by the ever-gracious John Smyth ’74 and featured a moving video tribute to departed classmates, produced by Tim Hanifen, USMC ’74 and Mike Volpe ’74 with the support of several family members.
But this reunion was about more than just memories—it was also about making a lasting impact. Led by reunion chair Scott Creighton ’74, the class announced the creation of the Springboard Scholarship, a permanently endowed fund to support a deserving student’s education at Calvert Hall. The scholarship has already been awarded, and the inaugural recipient is thriving—thanks in part to ongoing mentorship from members of the class.
BOB CONSTANTINI ‘74
Months of careful planning went into the weekend. The reunion committee was intentionally composed of classmates representing a wide range of clubs, teams, and interests—from the Spirit Club and Cardinal & Gold to athletics and the arts. Early on, Wayne Ivusich ’74 and Geoff Foltyn ’00, director of alumni relations at Calvert Hall, spearheaded efforts to update contact information, while Mark Bailey ’74, Art Flach ’74, Jim France ’75, Paul Malstrom ’74, Matt Peroutka ’74, and Bob Costantini ’74 led the charge in outreach, using email, phone calls, and social media. Weekly benchmarks kept the momentum going, and a shared Google document helped the team track responses and coordinate communications.
The fundraising campaign was a standout success. Kevin Dachille ’74, Bill McEnroe ’74, and Mark Shores ’74 led the effort, which initially aimed to raise $270,000. By reunion night, that goal had already been met—and since then, contributions have exceeded $300,000. Even classmates who were unable to attend the weekend joined the effort with generous donations, demonstrating the depth of commitment shared by the class.
OF 1970 Friday, September 19 Saturday, September 20
CLASS OF 1975 Saturday, October 4
CLASS OF 2005 Saturday, October 18
CLASS OF 1990 Wednesday, November 26 (Pre-Homecoming)
CLASS OF 2000 Wednesday, November 26 (Pre-Homecoming)
CLASS OF 2015 Wednesday, November 26 (Pre-Homecoming)
Alumni Association Gives Back
During the 24-25 fiscal year, the Alumni Association donated more than $114,000 back to the school. The money was allocated in the following ways:
As the first Calvert Hall class to celebrate a 50th reunion with such a bold philanthropic achievement, the Class of 1974 has indeed raised the bar. Future classes now have a new challenge: to celebrate their own milestones with the same spirit of gratitude, camaraderie, and generosity. GO HALL! $
114, 000
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AWARDS ALUMNI INFO
Meet Your Alumni Association Officers
Jim Stephens `00: President
DeWitt Bauer `99: Vice President
Devin Walsh `06: Vice President - Finance
Bill Mojica `84: Secretary
Cal Bowman `98: Past President
H omecoming and B ig 600 T icke Ts Are Now Available ! Wednesday, November 26 7:00p – 10:30p
Scan the QR code to purchase one or both tickets.
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.
2025 Recipient: BILL WHITTY `69
Bill is a seasoned commercial real estate professional with more than four decades of experience in sales, management, and strategic consulting across the Mid-Atlantic region. While attending Calvert Hall, he was a member of both the football and basketball teams and went on to earn his degree from the University of Baltimore. Bill credits Calvert Hall with instilling the values of discipline, integrity, and lifelong connection—principles that have guided both his personal and professional life. His leadership role on the Board of Trustees and his involvement in the Alumni Association over the years reflect a deep commitment to The Hall with a passion of expanding access to Catholic education for future generations.
LASALLIAN COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
Honors alumni who have brought value to Calvert Hall by their current or recently concluded distinguished public service careers.
2025 Recipient: FATHER GERRY FRANCIK `78
Fr. Francik was ordained in 1987 after earning a B.A. in Mass Communication and a minor in Music from Towson University, and a Bachelors of Sacred Theology and Master of Divinity from St. Mary’s Seminary and University of Baltimore. He went on to earn a Master of Arts in Christian Spirituality with a Certificate in Spiritual Direction from Creighton University. Father has served as Associate Pastor at St. Joseph, Cockeysville. He was Chaplain and Director of Campus Ministry at Mount St. Mary’s and served for ten years as Director of Vocations for the Archdiocese of Baltimore. After his work as Director of Vocations, he moved to St. Mark, Fallston. He presently serves as Pastor and Spiritual Director of Sacred Heart Parish, Glyndon.
DISTINGUISHED YOUNG ALUMNI AWARD
Honors graduates for outstanding achievement or service in their professional or volunteer life.
2025 Recipient: DARRYL PERRY `14
Darryl is an organizational impact strategist with over a decade of experience in community engagement, philanthropic organizing and brand-marketing. He attended Morgan State University, where the Cardinal principles of intellect, faith and integrity aided throughout his matriculation in achieving a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing and MBA. Along this educational timeline, Darryl went on to participate as a Fellow in the esteemed Bunting Neighborhood Leadership Program at Johns Hopkins Urban Health Institute, where he acquired further competencies in organizational sectors rooted in health equity and policy. His collaboration with Calvert Hall on one of his signature community and passion-projects, Ball 4 Books, is a testament to the spirit of Brotherhood throughout the alumni network.
Celebrating & Supporting The Hall
Since 2016, Calvert Hall’s annual day of giving, more affectionately known as All Day Hall Day, has garnered attention locally, regionally, and nationally. The reason this day continues to be successful is because of you – our students, parents, grandparents, faculty, staff, alumni, and the greater community. In these ten years, we have raised more than $3.3M in support of The Hall from over 10,168 gifts. Although the day is centralized around donating, the true spirit is derived from the 24 hours of continuous celebration. We are excited to explore the evolution of one of the best days of the school year.
A Decade of ALL DAY HALL DAYS
WHITEBOARD CREATI ON
The unofficial kick-off to All Day Hall Day happens the day before every year. Joe Baker `76 releases his newest, creative whiteboard for all to see. Beginning with highlights from the year followed up with events you won’t want to miss, he ends every year with the why – why should we support The Hall. We have learned what “YIC” means (Yes I Can), we have been asked to 1+1 (make a gift and call a friend), and best of all, we have been challenged to “fly our flag” (showing off our Cardinal spirit by showcasing the Bird logo).
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Inaugural ALL DAY HALL DAY
Schedule of Events
Midnight | 1982 Championship Basketball Team Recap Livestream
7:00 – 9:00 a.m. | Bagels with Baker
8:00 a.m. | Exercise Class with Julie Gleeson
10:00 a.m. | Legends of The Hall Livestream
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | SportsNation
Noon – 2:00 p.m. | Calvert Hall Alumni Business Network Lunch
4:00 – 7:00 p.m. | Family Fun Day
8:00 – Midnight | Final Countdown
10th Annual ALL DAY HALL DAY
Schedule of Events
Midnight | Joe Baker ’76 Live with the State of the School with special guests Br. John Kane, FSC, Ed.D, Dr. Andy Moore, Jeff Nattans ‘85, and Calvin Wise III ‘05
2:00 a.m. | Turkey Bowl 102
4:00 a.m. | 100 Nights – Class of 2025
8:00 a.m. | Yoga with Changa Bell ’90
9:00 a.m. | Bagels with Baker and Post Yoga Fitness with Frank Rosenthal ‘03 and Amy Conly (current parent) from Peake Physical Therapy
10:00 a.m. | Student Basketball Tournament
10:00 a.m. | LaSalle Founders Day Mass
12:00 p.m. | Sportscoats Sportscast with Special Guest - Ty Ward, Varsity Football Coach
2:00 p.m. | Joe Baker `76 Live – Spanning the Decades
5:00 p.m. | Family Fun Cookout
7:00 p.m. | Little Cardinals Bedtime Story – Green Eggs & Ham narrated by Walt Dobrzycki `78
8:00 p.m. | The 2x2 Unscripted with Joe Baker ‘76
11:50 p.m. | The Final Countdown with Joe Baker `76 and Br. John Kane 2015 2025
Since the first year, more events have been added along with the opportunity to participate in-person, online, and on demand. One nice thing to come out of COVID during the 5th Annual All Day Hall Day, was the ability to bring everyone together live.
Top Three All Day Hall Day Moments
1) Br. John shaving his mustache after our giving participation goal was met in 2020
2) The Ocho paving the way for 2x2s – student, faculty, and staff interviews with Mr. Baker ‘76
3) The great storm of 2025 moved the event indoors, yet the celebration continued
Top Three All Day Hall Day Videos
Watch them again by scanning the QR codes
Thank you for your continued support of ALL DAY HALL DAY!
CLUB SPOTLIGHT LIFE LESSONS FROM MOCK TRIAL
By Club Moderator: Laurel Bassett (Social Studies Department)
The season is over; the last verdict rendered. As moderator, I’ve been with them through an exhilarating season and now I’m debriefing with our coach, Bryan Nichols `22, and four members of the team. Hagen Thompson `25, is off to Stevenson University on a scholarship for Mock Trial and competed as a defense attorney this year. Jacob Mores `26 (witness), Kameron Smith `26 and Michael Newman `26 (prosecution attorneys) will return next year along with most of the team.
“How would you describe Mock Trial to someone who has never heard of it?”
MICHAEL: Each match simulates a real court case with the real procedures, language and case law that are required for a courtroom trial, presided over by actual judges at the Towson Courthouse.
Attorney Morgan Tuck (wife of Spanish teacher, Zach Tuck) and attorney Eric Newman (Michael’s dad) also step in to teach them the language of objections, encouraging them to anticipate their opponents.
HAGEN: There is an expectation when we practice, and that expectation carries into the courtroom.
BRYAN: It’s terrifying—I’m more nervous now than when I was competing. I want to have a wire in their ear. It’s the most frustrating and the most rewarding of experiences.
I ask the students, “What is it like to be part of a trial?”
They throw out phrases: “sense of dread,” “intense,” “deafening silence,” “reciting under pressure,”—then the tone shifts: “professional setting,” “sets up a standard,” “in the arena,” “individual scoring—we depend on each individual.”
“Where were you most successful?”
KAMERON: At the attorney’s table—when you hear their opening statement—the preview of their argument—you find out what kind of changes you have to make in that moment. We talk to each other, point out different kinds of objections to make.
HAGEN: Direct questioning with your own witness is just like playing catch with your buddy-you know exactly what they are going to do.
Yet they have had to sub in for each other, often one of our vans is reserved for students frantically learning a new role on the way to the courthouse. Which leads to the next question:
“What were the challenges?”
MICHAEL: You’ve run out the clock. You’re forced to point out the most important questions. On my last cross, I had to cut a 30-question cross down to 5.
BRYAN: And he picked the right ones—I was thinking please God, talk about that—and you did.
JACOB: Working with Kameron—we were both new to Mock Trial—we were in this together. But working with another experienced teammate was stressful: If I fail at this, he’s going to be like a disappointed dad!
This unique sense of teamwork sets up great opportunities for growth. So,
“What has Mock Trial taught you?”
HAGEN: It gets you ready for college. I know how to write better, read better, and think on my feet. I love it.
JACOB: It’s a better way to help you break out of your shell—instills a sense of confidence when you take the stand. You can read the room.
KAMERON: When I joined, I didn’t know what to expect, but what brought me back was the knowledge base, lots of interaction.
MICHAEL: It’s a great chance to work with all these people in the club to produce the results at the end of the trial.
And what a result! Frank Passaro, Jr. `71, the teacher who started this club at Calvert Hall, is now a facilitator with our competitive organization, MyLaw. He told us at our last match that we were the best Calvert Hall team he’d ever seen. Well, Mr. Passaro—just wait until next season!
Are You Smarter Than the Advanced Placement Test?
1. AP Music Theory | Mr. Mr. Brian Ecton
The Advanced Placement (AP) test is offered in the United States by The College Board to high school students each May. These tests are the culmination of year-long AP courses. Students can earn college credit based on their test scores. Calvert Hall offers 29 AP courses. Test your knowledge with questions from some of our AP courses below.
What is the “musical term” when a piece of music begins with a note or group of notes that precedes the first measure of a piece of music? *Not looking for pick-up note, but the actual musical terminology of the name. For example, our Alma Mater begins with this.
A. Presto B. Legato C. Anacrusis D. Staccato
2. AP United States History | Mr. Louis Miserendino ‘99
“ Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness .” – Thomas Jefferson, Declaration of Independence, 1776
The excerpt was written in response to the A. British government’s attempt to assert greater control over the North American colonies
B. British government’s failure to protect colonists from attacks by American Indians
C. Colonial governments’ failure to implement mercantilist policies
D. Colonial governments’ attempts to extend political rights to new groups
3. AP Chemistry | Mr. Trey Hoos `09
A scientist heats a sample of a newly discovered diatomic nonmetal, Q2, in a closed container containing pure nitrogen, N2. The reaction proceeds to completion. Balance the reaction below with the correct value of the stoichiometric coefficient for a, b, and c.
4. AP Calculus AB | Mr. Robert Howard
Interstate AB has a 4-mile tunnel that cars can drive through. The speed limit inside the tunnel is 70 mph. To ensure that drivers obey the speed limit, the police have installed two video cameras stationed at the start and end of the tunnel. One day, Bob is driving on Interstate AB when he decides to drive through the tunnel. The video camera at the start of the tunnel clocks Bob’s speed as 65 mph. 3 minutes later, Bob exits the tunnel and the video camera there clocks Bob’s speed as 60 mph. Two weeks later, Bob is shocked to receive a ticket in the mail for speeding in the tunnel. How did the police know that Bob was speeding?
5. AP English Language | Mr. Gino Greco
“... I love the mountains. I love the posture of a lodgepole pine. I love the way the sun looks in the bright blue sky on a day that is minus 30 degrees. I love the quiet of the snow. I love the space.” - Nina McMonigley/Wyofile
In the closing lines above, the author affirms her sense of attachment to Wyoming by
A. noting how Wyoming’s climate facilitates outdoor activities
B. acknowledging the exceptional nature of her family’s experiences
C. suggesting the economic potential of Wyoming’s natural resources
D. offering a poetic description of Wyoming’s natural beauty
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1950s
(Above) Jim Morgan ’57 published a book titled, Gotta Go Forward, now available on Amazon and at Barnes & Noble.
1960s
John Dorsey ’64 is proud to share that, at 79 years old, he jogged 3.8 miles without stopping.
Mike Ruck, Sr. ’64 and Mike Ruck, Jr. ’90 were featured on WMAR’s Midday Maryland, spotlighting Ruck Funeral Home and the services they have provided to the community since 1924. Mike Sr. was also recognized by the Baltimore Business Journal for his outstanding contributions to the area.
Thomas W. St. Hilaire ’65 was awarded the Congressional
Gold Medal collectively under H.R.1015 – Dustoff Crews of the Vietnam War. He also just published a book available on Amazon titled, Dustoff 12: Memories of a Vietnam Dustoff Pilot.
Tom Davis ’66 was inducted into the 2025 Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame on August 9, 2025.
Augie Stern ’66 had the honor of sponsoring his grandson, Gavin Comen ’28, as he received the sacrament of Confirmation.
Dr. Robert Davis ’67 was inducted into the U.S. Rugby Hall of Fame on July 18, 2025.
1970s
Kevin Kearney ’70 was featured in an article by the Petaluma Argus-Courier, highlighting his journey as an artist and his dedication to creating art in his Petaluma studio.
Michael Keelty ’70 and his wife, Julia, hosted a wonderful dinner in Naples, FL, during an alumni visit to O’s Spring Training.
The Calvert Hall Alumni Association hosted an industry panel discussion for our students focused on entrepreneurship on March 28, 2025. Tom Murray ’71, John Smyth ’74, Purnell Chapple ’84, Sean Soth ’94, Jim Stephens ’00, and Kurt
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Felmar ’07 spoke during the panel.
(Below) John Smyth ’74 was honored by the Catholic Business Network with the Catholic Business Leadership Award.
Tony DiPaula ’77 of the Law Offices of Anthony J. DiPaula, P.A. and a Harford County Bar Foundation Board Member, has been named the 2025 Harford County Law Day Award recipient.
Marty Blair ’79 will be inducted into The Citadel Athletic Hall of Fame in October 2025.
1980s
(Right) L. Patrick Dail, Ed.D, MBA ’85 was named as Vice President for Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM) & Workforce Development for The Institute for Advanced
Learning and Research, effective June 2.
Martin Droney ’87 was honored as a top performer in IBM’s Golden Circle for 2024, an exclusive recognition awarded to the top 0.2% of IBM employees.
Bryan Kelly ’87 will be inducted into the National Interscholastic Lacrosse Coaches Association Hall of Fame this October. He is one of 11 honorees in the Class of 2025. He was also named MSLCA Private School Coach of the Year, MIAA “A” Coach of the Year, and All-Metro Boys Lacrosse Coach of the Year.
Kurt Binder ’88, Chief Financial Officer, Arlo Technologies, Inc. rang the New York Stock Exchange Opening Bell with his colleagues on July 9, 2025.
Marvin Chambers ’88 recently published, Awakening the Onyx Spirit: Mindful Moments for Men, now available on Amazon.
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1990s
Charlie Hiebler ’91 and his wife, Eileen, were inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu, the national Jesuit honor society at Loyola University Maryland.
Patrick Fick ’93 and Fick Bros. Roofing & Exterior Remodeling Company generously supported the Baltimore Area Scouting Council by donating new roofs for several cabins and pavilions at Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation in Whiteford, MD.
Maryland’s alumni team competing in The Basketball Tournament (TBT), a $1 million winner-take-all event during the summer of 2025.
Darrick Freeman ’98 was nominated as Calvert Hall’s teacher selection for the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
Tony Torain II ’04 has joined McDermott Will & Emery as a partner.
Ricky Harris ’05 joined the Villanova Basketball coaching staff in April 2025 as an Assistant Coach.
Jeremy Rualo, Sr. ’93, Assistant Lacrosse Coach at Calvert Hall, was recently named Head Coach of the New Zealand Men’s National Lacrosse Team.
Dennis Morton, Jr. ’95 received the Silver Beaver Award during the Council Recognition Dinner and Eagle Court of Honor at DeSales University in May 2025.
Casey Connor ’96, Assistant Lacrosse Coach at Calvert Hall, was inducted into The Greater Baltimore Lacrosse Foundation Hall of Fame on January 25, 2025.
Brooks Schuler CPA ’96 has been named Chief Financial Officer at Trius Lending Partners.
(Above) Juan Dixon ’97 was the Head Coach of Shell Shock, the University of
Colin Tarbert, CEcD ’98 is the incoming President and CEO of the Downtown Investment Authority (DIA) in Jacksonville, FL, where he will lead efforts to revitalize and grow Jacksonville’s urban core through strategic investments, partnerships, and development.
2000s
Jason Miller ’00 was named the 2024–25 IAAM Indoor Track and Field Coach of the Year after helping Maryvale Prep achieve 17 personal records, 15 medals, and eight school records.
Andrew Goldbeck ’03 was awarded the Baltimore Ravens’ Touchdown for Teachers Award.
Jed Gamber ’04 won three Emmys at the Capital Emmys held in Washington, DC.
Charles “Buddy” Irwin ’04 was featured on Catholic Charities of Maryland’s Facebook page for his 20+ years of volunteering with Gallagher Services.
Dane Robinson ’05 emceed the 2025 Health and Fitness Association Show at the Mandalay Bay Resort.
(Below) Austin Johnstone ’06 was recently elected Chief of the Winfield Community, MD, Volunteer Fire Department.
(Below left) Chris Capone ’07 and his company, Capone & Associates, were named the 2025 Coastal Entrepreneur Award winners for Professional Services.
Mike Molloy ’07 founded Harbor View Consulting, an accounting and finance consulting firm specializing in business transformation and technology.
Eean Logan ’09 was named a recipient of the Baltimore Corps Elevation Award, which provides a planning grant and personalized support to Baltimore City residents piloting innovative community-strengthening initiatives.
(Above) Matthew Robison ’09 was featured in an article by University of Notre Dame’s Notre Dame News for his research on the “quiet eye”—a steady, focused gaze linked to improved performance in complex tasks.
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2010s
Gregory Snyder II, ’10, Vice President of Government Relations at Maryland Association of Community Services, received the 2025 MACS Advocacy Champion Award for his commitment to supporting people with disabilities and their families in MD.
Kevan Williams ’11 was promoted to Senior Staff Accountant at Under Armour.
Lee Lipinski ’12 has been named Head Baseball Coach at Rider University after serving as the team’s hitting coach for seven years.
Alex Wilson ’12 and Megan Huynh were married on September 6, 2024, in San Francisco, CA.
Scott Baker ’13 has earned the title of MIAA Indoor Track Coach of the Year. This is his third Coach of the Year nod, having also been honored in 2023 for Cross Country and Outdoor Track.
Benjamin Deaver ’13 married Amanda Dumar in Tampa, FL, on October 19, 2024.
Dylan Hadaway ’15 passed the bar exam and is now a licensed attorney in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. He was also commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps and is currently stationed at Camp Pendleton as a JAG officer.
Ryan Dobson ’17 completed the Architect Registration Examination and is now a registered architect in The District of Columbia.
Christopher Miller ’17 was promoted to Principal Financial Analyst at Capital One.
Conner Alcarese ’18 graduated with a J.D. from the University of Baltimore School of Law.
Evan Crum ’18 began a new position as a Law Clerk for the Senate Judiciary Committee’s Oversight and Investigations Unit.
Coby Smith ’18 hosted a real estate seminar and wine tasting on March 22 in Lutherville, MD.
Jose Torres ’19, a shortstop for the Colorado Rockies organization, was promoted
to the Albuquerque Isotopes, the team’s Triple-A Affiliate.
2020s
Mike Crowley ’20 was selected to the PING AllNortheast Region team for the second time.
Gregory Deyesu ’20, a J.D. candidate at the University of Maryland School of Law, was awarded the Steven J. Mandell Scholarship by the Maryland State Bar Association’s Business Law Section.
Jordan Karpe ’20 joined Cummings & Co. Realtors, serving the greater Baltimore area.
Sean Ketchen ’20 announced that after completing an internship
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with Chesapeake Corporate Advisors and Charlie Maskell ’78 – CEO/Managing Director – he has accepted a full-time position as an analyst with their investment banking team. He also earned his MBA from Monmouth University.
Tyler Sullivan ’20 recently began a new role as Acting Transportation Security Manager with the TSA.
(Left) Andrew Fan ’21 conducted his senior capstone project at Xavier University on the effectiveness of native grass green roofs in improving building energy efficiency. He presented at the Ohio Academy of Science Conference and Xavier’s
Celebration of Undergraduate Research.
Mic Kelly ’21 was named First Team All-Big East as a Midfielder for the University of Denver.
Garrett LaClair ’21 graduated from York College of Pennsylvania with a B.S. in Economics and a minor in Finance.
Deugray Robinson ’21 graduated from the University of Tennessee –Knoxville with a dual degree totaling 160 credit hours. He earned a B.A. in Forensic Anthropology with a concentration in Forensic Science, and a B.A. in Psychology with a concentration in Human Behavioral Analysis.
Lamar King ’22, was named the California League Player of the Month for June 2025 as a Catcher and First Baseman for the Lake Elsinore Storm, the Single-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres.
Nicholas Sackleh ’22, a Mechanical Engineering student at Georgia Tech, received the Most Outstanding Brother award.
(Left) Mahi Umakanth ’22, a Junior at Texas A&M University, has been selected as Platoon Leader for 1st
Platoon, “The Rifles,” as well as IG Officer, Athletics Officer, and Career Readiness Officer for Company A2.
Naheem Cadiz ’24 was elected Finance Chair of the Kessler Scholars Board at Syracuse University.
Cameron Harris ’24 was selected as one of five interns for the ALOBEAEM Accounting Society for Spring 2025.
Emmanuel Mwangi ’24 returned to The Hall to share his experiences as a student at Virginia Tech and member of the Corps of Cadets.
(Right - 3 Photos) Alumni in Atlanta, Boston and Charleston gathered for the 10th All Day Hall Day happy hour celebrating and supporting The Hall.
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Boston
Charleston
Deceased Alumni
Dominic Antonelli, Jr. ’47, Uncle of David Kodek ’87
Ernest Hunter Sr. ’48
John Michael Jr. ’52 , Father of Timothy ’93; Brother of Gerard ’58 and Clyde ’63
James Henneman ’53, Brother of the late Charles ’58 and Robert ’62; Uncle of Kevin ’89; Great-Uncle of Maxwell ’21, Ryan ’24, and Robert Wells ’19
Paul Janyska ’53, Grandfather of Daniel ’16 and Eric ’19
Vincent Rosso ’57, Brother of Joseph ’59 and Mike ’66; Grandfather of Daniel Stewart ’16; Uncle of Richard ’83, Anthony ’85, and Michael ’86; Great-Uncle of Nicholas ’15, Benjamin Gardner ’16, Nathan Gardner ’18, Justin Gardner ’20, and Brendan Gardner ’24
James Bechler-Sendelbach ’58
Harry Stamer ’58, Father of Jeremy ’86; Uncle of John Lange ’85 and Patrick Lange, PE ’88
Charles Parker “Doc” McCourt ’60, Fatherin-law of Brian Martel ’83
Lee Huston ’60
David Preis ’60, Brother of Robert ’58; Son of the late Kyrle, DDS ’24; Nephew of the late John ’28
William Reuling ’60
Samuel Shank Jr. ’60
Robert Weininger ’60, Father of Robert ’87; Grandfather of Robert ’17
Michael Van Stone ’63
Christopher Costello ’64, Father of Joseph ’98 and Richard ’01; Brother of the late David ’71; Son of the late Peter ’34; Nephew of the late Francis ’34, the late James Kirkpat ’25, and the late William Ruhland, FSC ’25
James Codd ’64, Brother of Robert ’61, John ’62, and Michael ’70; Grandfather of Samuel Vermette ’19; Cousin of the late Robert Palcher, Sr. ’43
Charles Leonard Shoemaker, USAF (Ret.) ’65, Father of Joshua ’93, Stefan ’96 and Jared ’00; Cousin of Charles ’68; Brother-in-Law of Zdzislaw Kluza ’65
George Supsic ’69, Brother of Daniel ’71 and James ’80
Joseph Juras ’70, Brother-in-Law of Samuel Mangione ’84; Uncle of Nicholas Mangione ’03, Antonino Mangione ’05, Marco Mangione ’07, Nicholas Mangione ’10, Joseph Mangione ’10, Phillip Mangione ’12, and Thomas O’Keefe ’13
Anthony Ciampaglio, PE ’71, Brother of Christopher ’78; Cousin of the late Joseph ’56 and James ’62
Gary Rosch ’71, Brother of Charles, Jr. ’71
Joseph Miller, Jr. ’73, Brother of William (Bill) ’62
Edward McDonough ’75
Robert McFarland ’84, Brother of John ’74 and Joseph ’77
Michael Bayne ’88, Cousin of Kenneth Bayne ’88
Ryan Wineke ’00, Son of the late Lawrence (former faculty and coach); Brother of Michael ’98; Uncle of Michael ’21
Will Jeffreys ’17
Deceased Faculty
Kathleen Lombardo, Mother of John ’92 and Joe ’94; Grandmother of Johnathan Travers (current staff); Sister-in-law of Phil Lombardo ’66; Aunt of Sean Connor ’88 and Gregory McGeehan ’82; Great-Aunt of Connor McGeehan ’21
Br. Kevin Stanton, FSC (Former President)
Deceased Family & Friends
Thomas Coyne, Father of Kevin ’84
Janet Haag, Mother-in-Law of Michael Dougherty ’76; Grandmother of Thomas Dougherty ’06, Andrew Dougherty ’07, and Peter Dougherty ’13
Michael Henneman, Son of the late James ’53; Nephew of the late Charles ’58 and Robert ’62; Cousin of Kevin ’89
Rosemarie Helminiak , Wife of Lawrence ’58; Mother of Matthew ’89; Grandmother of Mark ’19; Aunt of Anthony Gallo, CFO ’82; Sister-inLaw of Sylvester ’54
Kelly Khan, Mother of Abdulsami ’20 and Sikander ’21
Margaret Krach, Wife of Thomas ’58; Mother of James ’81; Sister-in-Law of the late Frank ’53
Leandra Lopez, Daughter of Jean Gould (current staff); Stepdaughter of William Gould, Jr. ’73
Sharon Matcuk , Wife of the late Walter Matcuk ’64; Daughter of the late Charles Rosenberger ’46; Grandmother of Charles Banasky ’26
Patrick McCracken, Father of Michael ’15; Stepfather of Christopher Marchsteiner ’06, Andrew Marchsteiner ’09, and Paul Marchsteiner ’09 (former faculty); Brother of Terrance McCracken ’75; Uncle of Patrick McCracken ’07
Curt Nocket, Father of Nate ’09; Uncle of Ryan DeMint ’12, Louis Kline ’12, Matt DeMent ’17, and Robert Faby ’27; Son-in-Law of Louis Kline ’49; Brother-in-Law of Michael Faby ’74
Joseph Palmisano, MD, Father of Joseph, Jr. (Jody) ’73 and Michael ’75; Uncle of Justin ’66
Valarie Pugh, Wife of Timothy ’59; Sister-inLaw of Robert ’62
Arlene Rogers, Wife of the late Charles Rogers (former staff); Mother of Gregory ’81, Eric ’81 (current staff), and Charles, Jr. (current staff)
Richard Savarese, Father of Vincent ’84 and Kevin ’93
Emily Sisk , Daughter of Kevin ’72; Sister of Blake ’00; Niece of Michael ’67; Cousin of Michael Sisk ’89, Christopher Sisk ’91, and Erick Gibbons ’94
Melvin Starkey, Father of Todd ’80 and Scott ’91
Those 70 ½ can use their IRA to make a charitable gift to The Hall TODAY and in their LEGACY Leaving Your Legacy Doesn’t Have To Be A
Many Calvert Hall benefactors are bypassing Santa and calling Tom Malstrom ’84 directly to help make a lasting legacy for future generations of Hallmen. Several ways to do this are:
✓ Name Calvert Hall as a beneficiary in your will or trust
This is the most common way one remembers Calvert Hall in their estate plans
✓ Name Calvert Hall a beneficiary of your life insurance or your Individual Retirement Plan (IRA)
Contact Tom Malstrom ’84, Major Gift & Planned Giving Officer, for more information.
MalstromT@calverthall.com | 410.821.2347
A World Away
By: Javier Peletier ’97 Lasallian International Exchange Program Student
April 1996: Mr. Blake entered the Computer Science classroom, set down his papers, made sure the blackboard was clean, looked at all the students with a thoughtful face and said:
“From now on, I want everybody to call me ‘Cool-yo’.”
Students exchanged puzzled looks. A few chuckled nervously, unsure if he was joking. Without breaking character, Blake ignored this and went on with a dissertation of what had led him to what indeed was a life-changing decision. By the end, we were laughing and completely tuned in and he smoothly transitioned into the lesson on algorithms. I was confused, and had no idea where that came from and I still don’t, perhaps a cultural reference of some sort, but in any case that has stuck with me for the last 30 years; I certainly agreed with the statement because for me, Mr. Blake was the coolest teacher ever. As a kid that messed with computers since the age of six, I was learning algorithms and structure programming in Mr. Blake’s Computer Science class. It was not simply another subject and homework was not really homework, just pure fun.
But before that scene could happen, and before I could have the opportunity of learning Mr. Thaler’s magic formula “zero
in, zero out” that seemed to vastly simplify certain Calculus problems if used right1, we need to further go back in time 25 years to 1971. This is when my grandparents Miguel and Rosario were able to put together the savings and work out the intricacies to secure a passport for my Dad (Javier, Sr.) to study in Baltimore that year, a no easy feat given the political circumstances of my country, Spain, at that time. My Dad then traveled to Baltimore and he was hosted by the Griffin family who treated him like their own son. This was a long time ago, so retrieving details is difficult, but he had a wonderful time, learned a lot about the American culture at the time, and came back captivated by the people he had met.
So in 1995 my school in Spain, a Lasallian school in Madrid, announced an exchange program with various other Lasallian schools in the United States, my Dad heard ‘Baltimore’, all those recollections came back and my parents had no doubts: I would go to Calvert Hall.
My first three weeks in school were overwhelming. Where is homeroom 3C? Everything was different, and bigger. Students would move from one class to another instead of the teacher moving and everyone had a different schedule that would be adjusted to their career goals. Weeks had six days to fit in Monday through Friday and I would starve until the end of the classes before I learned that lunch should be eaten at around 11am instead of at the usual Spanish 2pm time.
Then, after those hectic weeks, magic happened. Things started to make sense like pieces of a big puzzle snapping together, and then I could look up: Brother Warwick in Morality class would explain things calmly and also let me eat lunch at the ‘correct’ time! Brother Conway, U.S. History, would colorfully describe other worldly events that I could never have learned about. Ms. Reamy, Chemistry, would work with me to navigate the differences of chemical notation between English and Spanish, Mr. Thaler’s Calculus class was intense and alive with energy and Mr. Blake’s Computer Science class was, well, Mr. Blake’s and we’d discuss sorting algorithms or computer graphics. I made a friend in Ms. Paliath, the quiet librarian, who always found the books I needed and let me troubleshoot the Internet connection when it broke. Brother Chung would happily run the computer lab and I had to get used to his accent. Chris Ensey was the president of the Computer Club and he introduced me to HTML, the language of the web, and showed me what “e-mail” was. Together we’d secretly install games that would only run during Club time; by the end of the year the Club was buzzing with people who came to learn and play. We had a great
Brother Warwick’s Morality Class 95-96
time and I was able to join the team that went to a Computer Science competition in a Maryland university and we won a prize!.
Fast forward sixteen years to 2011, I reached out to Mr. Baker, to see if my younger brother, Ignacio, could also attend Calvert Hall as an exchange student and he vowed to “do whatever we can to make it happen,” we obtained admission and Mr. Baker and his team helped find a host family and the Lyons offered to host Ignacio. He came
And the story goes on as I write these lines.
In November last year, I talked to Mr. Baker again and asked if he could put me in contact with Mercy, as my eldest daughter, Beatriz, would be a sophomore this year and would like to apply. For the third time, Joe did “whatever he could,” and Mercy’s President, Ms. Mary Beth Lennon, and all of her team received us warmly, and we are so happy and proud to say that this year, Beatriz, an A student, has been accepted to Mercy High School as the fourth Peletier visiting Baltimore and will also be staying with a wonderful and caring family.
Her story is just beginning, but I know it will be extraordinary.
back to Spain changed after a marvelous year in Baltimore that shaped his career and where he made lifetime friends.
None of this would have been possible without the help and support of the families that hosted us. They opened their homes and we became part of their family. The Griffins, the Fishers and the Lyons, they took care of us and worried about us as if we were their own children. We owe them a debt of gratitude. They have a home in Spain, we see each other every other year and enjoy sharing our lives and cultural differences from across the ocean.
Please keep exchange student programs alive! They don’t just enrich the lives of students, friends and families involved. They build lasting connections, foster understanding, and create a cultural bridge that outlives politics or distance. And it all comes back, in a big way for the schools, for the families and for our countries.
Thanks to all the families and friends that made and make all this possible. Thank you Mr. Baker and Ms. Lennon. Thank you Calvert Hall and Mercy.
1 Mr. Thaler’s “zero in, zero out” formula actually always works. If used wrong, the zero inevitably comes straight out as your grade for the test.
Mr. Blake’s Computer Science Class, 95-96
From left to right: Gary and Roselyn Fisher, Javier, Sr., Emerson Lyons, Ignacio, Jeff Lyons, Jr, Colleen and Jeff Lyons, Javier and Jon Fisher. Baltimore, February 2012.
My wife, Inma, and Beatriz. Celebrating Bea’s admission. Madrid, March 2025
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Claudine Riportella (Staff) welcomed her first grandbaby, Marshall Roman, on February 13.
Brendan Ryan ’06 (Faculty), his wife, Regina, and their son, Frankie, are excited to announce the birth of their daughter, Clare Patricia Ryan. She is the granddaughter of William Ryan, Jr. ’82, great-granddaughter of William Ryan, Sr. ’53, and great-great-granddaughter of James Ryan, Sr. 1912.
Vincent Barnaba ’09 and his wife, Megan, welcomed their daughter, Ann Marie Barnaba, on June 23, 2025. She is the granddaughter of Thomas Barnaba ’82, the niece of Joseph Barnaba ’13, and the great-niece of Vincent Barnaba ’73.
Gerry Buontempo ’09 and Jennifer are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Gracie James, on May 12, 2025.
Grandfather
Nick Ibello ’07 and his wife, Jami, welcomed their son, Gavin Paul Ibello, on February 5, 2025.
Jamal Goodman ’12 and his wife, Jewel, welcomed their daughter, Madison, on June 28, 2025.
Seiben Goodman (Staff) is excited to welcome the newest member of the family.
Nick Maggio ’15 and his wife, Emily, welcomed their first-born, Grayson Matthew Maggio.
Xander
and his
Mike Popovec ’98 and his wife, Brooke, welcomed their daughter, Saylor Elizabeth Popovec, on January 14, 2025. She is the granddaughter of William Popovec ’73.
Zach Quinn ’14 and his wife, Malory, welcomed their first child, Beckham Loften Quinn, on March 22, 2025.
Dr. Timothy Snow ’04 and his wife, Caroline, welcomed their daughter, Lily, on January 24, 2025. Their son, Sterling (3), is thrilled to be a big brother.
Tom Malstrom ’84 (Staff) and Traci Malstrom (Staff) became grandparents for the third time with the arrival of Olivia Raine on March 3.
Thomas Stuart, Sr. ’12 and Andrea are proud to announce the birth of their son, Thomas Stuart, Jr., on February 11, 2025.
Tom Vondersmith IV ’12 and Taylor Orendorff welcomed their daughter, Ella Louise Vondersmith, on January 11, 2025. She is the granddaughter of Tom Vondersmith III ’83 and the niece of Joey Vondersmith ’14.
Cruz ’08
wife, Laura, welcomed their first son, Beckham Alexander Cruz. He is the grandson of Mark Healy ’85 and Jennifer Healy (Faculty), and the nephew of Devin Healy ’24 and Braeden Healy ’24.
Dialed In with BRYAN KELLY ’87
Executive Vice President, Kelly Benefits Advantage
Head Varsity Lacrosse Coach, Calvert Hall
As you wrap up your 30th season as Calvert Hall’s Varsity Boys’ Lacrosse Coach, what has been the secret behind the team’s success the past three decades, especially coming off your second national championship title?
I think the foundation of our success starts with the kids. Their work ethic is incredible. Most people would be blown away if they understood the amount of time and effort our players dedicate to training and preparing for the upcoming season. There’s a high standard here—academically, athletically, spiritually, and in terms of character—and these young men consistently rise to meet it.
A big part of our identity is our culture, which is rooted in servant leadership. Our seniors serve first—they carry the balls, look after the freshmen, make sure everyone’s where they need to be—and that example sets the tone for the entire program. It’s been passed down year after year, and the legacy of leadership from our alumni continues to shape our current teams.
I’ve also learned that failure can be a powerful teacher. There are five key seasons in my 30-year career where I really had to step back, self-reflect, and make changes—not just to our systems or strategies, but to myself as a coach and leader. Each of those moments led to growth.
I’ve also been incredibly fortunate to be surrounded by outstanding assistant coaches—people who are not only knowledgeable but also invested in developing young men the right way. And of course, we’ve had great players, but more importantly, they’ve been great teammates. That’s the number one quality we look for. When everyone buys in, puts the team first, and leads with love and humility, that’s when special things happen.
You’ve been named U.S. Lacrosse Coach of the Decade and will be inducted into the NILCA Hall of Fame this fall. How has your coaching style evolved over the years?
When I started coaching at 26, I thought I had a lot of the answers. I quickly learned I didn’t. I was fortunate to inherit a strong foundation from Coach Thomas, but there was still a lot of growth ahead.
Over time, I realized how essential the fundamentals are. Just like in faith, where we’re told to build our house on rock and not sand, the same applies in lacrosse. When pressure hits, you don’t rise to the occasion— you fall back on your training. And if that training isn’t rooted in the fundamentals, things fall apart.
Another evolution came in 2012, when we began working with a sports psychologist. That shift—especially after some of the struggles we had in 2011—was transformative. It helped me better understand how to support players not just as athletes, but as young men going through reallife challenges. I often say, in high school, you’re one girlfriend breakup away from a slump. We try to help them stay mentally focused, resilient, and process-driven.
We also face unique challenges as the only MIAA school to win a lacrosse title without a middle school. We don’t reclassify, and we start with our freshmen. So development, teaching, and culture matter even more.
I’m still learning every day—about the game, about leadership, about myself. And the day I stop learning is the day I should stop coaching.
What skills or knowledge did you learn at Calvert Hall that you have found to be the most useful in your career at Kelly?
So much of who I am as a leader was shaped by my time at Calvert Hall. The Christian Brothers instilled in me the importance of servant leadership, and that principle guides me every day at Kelly—whether I’m serving our team or our clients, it’s always about others first.
Academically, Calvert Hall gave me the foundation I needed to succeed in college. I can honestly say that without the discipline and structure I learned here, I would have struggled. It taught me how to think critically, how to communicate, and how to lead.
Professionally, it shaped my values and helped me recognize the importance of being a lifelong learner. It’s given me the tools not only to succeed, but to strive to become the best version of myself—whether that’s as a business leader, coach, father, or husband.
Who was your favorite teacher or coach at The Hall?
Two people immediately come to mind.
First, Coach Pat Curran. He was my JV Football coach and someone who’s always been in my corner. Even after I graduated, he mentored me as I began coaching. He was always encouraging to me, and I always felt like he believed in me. What I remember most is how he empowered us as players. I’ll never forget a Loyola game where he asked us at halftime, “What are you seeing?” He took our input, drew up a play based on our suggestions—and we scored on the first play. That taught me the power of humility and listening as a leader. No ego, just trust and respect. I still carry that lesson with me to this day.
Second, Coach Mike Thomas. I had the privilege of playing for him, and he laid the foundation for my understanding of the game. He was a tremendous coach and mentor, and I’m grateful for the influence he had on my playing and coaching journey.
Jed Gamber ‘04 wants to know - If you were to take a class again at Calvert Hall and experience it for the first time with that same teacher, what would it be and why?
I’d take psychology again. When I first took it, it was just an elective I thought I’d enjoy. But now, understanding the mental side of athletics and leadership, I realize how valuable that knowledge really is. So much of coaching, mentoring, and even leading in business comes down to understanding people—how they think, how they process challenges, and how to help them unlock their full potential. I’d love the chance to go back and dive deeper into that from the beginning.
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