ALUMNI NOTES
a letter to alumni...
Wright '01 Releases Book, Gets Promotion John Wright '01 recently published
We can't predict all of life's problems or the severity of the
Deep Space Warfare: Military
catalyst that makes our journey difficult, but we should have
Strategy Beyond Orbit. John was
resolute optimism that Chaminade has an administration,
promoted to Lt. Colonel in the US Air
faculty, alumni, and student body that is ready for the
Force in April. He is currently director of operations for the Global Hawk on
challenge. The Alumni Board would like to applaud the entire
the island of Guam.
Chaminade family for dealing with the many challenges presented this year while still enjoying a terrific start to another school year.
Van Gels '02 Hockey Journey Premiered at The Skip
With unpredictability becoming the new normal, the 2020-
Keith Van Gels '02 film "Hockey
2021 school year has required a great deal of adaptation and
Journey" premiered at the Skip Viragh
change. Our first Alumni Board meeting was held via Zoom
Center for the Arts at Chaminade in
and we plan to do so for the foreseeable future. Unfortunately,
January 2020.
cancelled events include Celebrate Chaminade, the All-Alumni Mass, and all class reunion gatherings. On the other hand, we were able to host another successful, and safe, Alumni Golf Classic at Forest Park! The weather was perfect, and we received positive feedback from the participants who welcomed the comradery, albeit physically distanced. There has not been a final decision made for all the events that
Kelly '83 and Dr. K Receive Alumni Awards Tim Kelly '83 was named Alumnus of the Year,
normally take place during the second half of the year‌so,
and Dr. Stephanie A. Kralemann, was named as
please stay tuned.
Chaminade's first Honorary Alumna! Fr. Ralph
On another note, it is a main goal of the Alumni Board to keep alumni active and enthused with the happenings at
presented the awards at the annual Blessed Chaminade Day Mass.
Chaminade. One important way to stay informed is by subscribing to the Alumni News & Notes emailed out bi-
Aegerter '16 Commissioned
weekly. If you are not receiving this distribution, please
at Chaminade Anthony Aegerter '16 held his
update your contact information at www.chaminade-stl.
Marine Officer Commissioning
org/updateinfo. Additionally, if you have the will and desire
Ceremony at Chaminade. He
to volunteer at any future Chaminade event, please do not
transitioned from a Candidate
hesitate to contact any Board member, including myself, or Dave Nolda, Director of Alumni Relations. There is always something to do and ways to get involved! God bless you all and the 2020-2021 school year as we
to a Second Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corp. Anthony was joined by members of his family and fellow Chaminade classmate, Jack Bellon '16.
remember to give all glory and honor to our Almighty Father. Tkachuk '16 – NHL All-Star
Esto Vir,
Visits Campus
AARON THOMPSON '03
Matthew Tkachuk '16 spent
Alumni Board President
a few hours at Chaminade signing autographs and taking photos with the students, faculty and staff during his visit
16 | Esto Vir Magazine, Fall 2020
to St. Louis for the NHL All-Star Game in January 2020.
