Issuu

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mr. John F. Eilermann, Jr. ’82 Board Chair, Building & Grounds Chair Mr. Joseph T. Eckelkamp, Sr. Vice Chair, Finance Chair Ms. Patty Boyd Mr. Clayton C. Brown ’81 Mrs. Rebecca S. Byrne Mr. Gerard T. Carmody ’67 Mr. Timothy Clark ’08 Mr. W. Wesley Clayton ’97 Mr. Norman B. Conley III Mrs. Susan R. Conrad Trustees Chair Mr. Curran Coulter ’05 Rev. Thomas French, S.M. Dr. Todd Guidry Dr. Rollin F. Jackson, Sr. Mr. Lawrence J. LeGrand Ms. Robyn Pilliod Dr. J. Michael Pressimone Mr. Philip G. Rone Mr. Christopher A. Ruzicka ’78 Mr. Michael F. Shanahan, Jr. Mr. Peter O. Sheahan ’82 Advancement Chair Mr. Jay F. Shekelton Mr. Bob Schnur Rev. Ralph A. Siefert, S.M. Mr. Adeyemo Sodipo Mr. Kevin Travers Mr. Patrick M. Wheadon Mission Integration Chair

INSIDE THIS ISSUE President’s Letter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 What is Normal? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Principal’s Letter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Class of 2022. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Athletics 2022. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Amazing Achievements. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 House Captains. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

an independent, Catholic Day and Resident school, sponsored by the Marianist Province of the United States, is dedicated to developing the inherent spiritual, intellectual, emotional, and physical potential of young men in Sixth through Twelfth Grade so they are prepared for success in college and life and ultimately become the men the world needs them to be. This is accomplished through emphasis on the FIVE CHARACTERISTICS OF CATHOLIC MARIANIST EDUCATION: • Educating for Formation in Faith • Providing an Integral Quality Education • Educating in Family Spirit • Educating for Service, Justice, and the Integrity of Creation • Education for Adaptation and Change

Portraits of Leadership.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Alumni News.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 2st Semester Events.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Advancement Update. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Resident Hall Initiative.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Admissions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

ADMINISTRATION Rev. Ralph A. Siefert, S.M. Mr. Erik Carretero Mr. Jim Chrismer ‘85 Mr. Matt Dailey Dr. Brett Desnoyer Ms. Elizabeth Dunlap Mr. Tom Fernandez Dr. Todd Guidry Ms. Robyn Pilliod Mr. Philip Rone Mr. Bob Schnur Mr. Lee Tilley Mr. Peter Vlahutin

ESTO VIR

Retirements .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Rest in Peace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

CHAMINADE COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL 425 S. Lindbergh Boulevard St. Louis, MO 63131-2729

ESTO VIR Magazine is published twice annually. Submissions are encouraged. Articles and information may be edited and printed as space allows.

www.chaminade-stl.org

Managing Editor: Martin Winkler ’05 Marketing & Communications Manager

(314) 692-6656 (877) ESTO VIR x1156 mwinkler@chaminade-stl.org

Contributing Editors: Julie Lohr, David Nolda

PRESIDENT’S LETTER The end of an academic year always comes with a flurry of emotions; excitement for the summer break, gratitude for a productive and positive year, and the bittersweetness of saying goodbye to our graduating seniors. Early in the summer, we shift our focus to the next academic year and how we can grow to best serve the next generation of Chaminade Gentlemen. The impact of a class can be difficult to measure, but the class of 2022 has been a joy to work alongside, and has left Chaminade better than they found it. They should especially be commended for the resilience and perseverance they displayed during the pandemic. They chose to lead our school with grace and enthusiasm, when it would have been just as easy to be disappointed, resentful, and impatient with the circumstances they were given. Our students, faculty, and staff have been served well by the men of the class of 2022. I’m confident that they will further fulfill our mission of becoming the men the world needs them to be as they transition to the next phases of their Esto Vir journey. It’s worth noting that Chaminade resumed normal operations for most of the second semester. Our middle school students attended class trips to Chicago and Wyoming. Our rising seniors participated in their junior leadership experience. We held prom and middle school mixers. Our athletic events, drama productions, and band concerts took place in front of full crowds, while our students and teachers got to interact with one another and build relationships in authentic ways. It was refreshing to have a few months of normalcy before ending the year. I will always be grateful for our students, families, faculty, and staff for their unwavering commitment to Chaminade during the difficult times we faced. A highlight of the year was the financial support of the Chaminade community. We had a record-breaking auction, with proceeds from the fund-a-need going to tuition assistance. More students will have access to a Chaminade education because friends of Chaminade determined that their investment in the education of others was worthwhile. Additionally, we exceeded our Chaminade fund goal, which allows us to keep our tuition increases to a minimum. The Chaminade fund supports every aspect of the school and plays an important role in growing our programs and enhancing the student experience. We also added seven new named scholarships to our endowed scholarship program. Next year, we will award $727,000 in endowed scholarships.

As we look to 20222023, we are thrilled to have strong enrollment in all grades. We are expecting a stellar number of highly qualified students in our middle school and entering our ninth grade. We continue to be grateful for the opportunity to share our Marianist values with students from around the world. Thank you to our families and students for being outstanding ambassadors for the school. I would be remiss if I didn’t highlight our outstanding faculty and staff for the impact they have made on our students and our school. We are lucky to have such a dedicated team of top-notch professionals serving our students and our families. They have always given their best to our students. We wouldn’t be where we are without their commitment, especially throughout the COVID era of the school. Fr. Chaminade recognized that new times call for new methods. We are certainly living in new and uncertain times. Chaminade is proud to be a place of stability, providing a loving and welcoming environment to all who enter through the doors of Chaminade Hall. Understanding that the world around us is changing, we will remain steadfast in our commitment to our Marianist values, while growing to meet the needs of today’s young men. Please know of the prayers of the entire Chaminade community for you and your family. We are wishing you a refreshing and relaxing summer break! Esto Vir!

Todd Guidry, Ed.D. President

SUMMER 2022

WHAT IS

NORMAL by Marty Winkler ’05

Merriam-Webster defines “normal” as “conforming to a type, standard, or regular pattern: characterized by that which is considered usual, typical, or routine.” For most of our lives, this was not worth pointing out or even looking up. But for the better part of two years, we have all been trying to redefine what normal is. Or better yet, remember what normal is. You would be forgiven if you struggle with the meaning of “normal.” I would go so far as to say that, in today’s world, that struggle is normal. How could it not be? For two years we covered our faces to see each other. We put up plastic and glass barriers to create interactions of contactless contact. Words like “quarantine” and “vaccine”, normally reserved for doctor’s visits and sci-fi novels, entered our daily lexicon. Some of us went to work or went to school by staying home.

To rationalize or cope, we invented new phrases, most notably “the new normal”; a contradictory term to perfectly convey our contradictory actions. If something is described as “new”, how can it also be described as “normal”? It doesn’t make sense. But then again, has anything for the last two years made sense? When winter gives way to spring, it traditionally fills us with a sense of renewal, a sense of hope, and a sense that everything will be alright. This feeling had all but left us for the last two years. But this year, as the weather warmed, finally, the face coverings came off. The barriers came down. And in place stood smiling faces, handshakes and hugs, stories, and laughter; all things that we used to brush off as normal. But something strange has come along with this return to normal that unfortunately is not as normal as it should be: a sense of thankfulness and gratitude for everyday life. May we never again take the small blessings of seeing family and friends and making small talk for granted. May we never again overlook the simple charm of smiling at each other as we pass in hallways. May we never again forget to say a prayer of thanks for the mundane. So let’s leave the new normal behind, and turn the old normal into a more gracious and joyful one. Welcome back, normal. We’re so thankful you’re still with us.

ESTO VIR

PRINCIPAL’S LETTER To the Chaminade Community, Looking back on my 9th year at Chaminade but the first year in my new role as Middle School Principal, I can’t help but have feelings of excitement and gratefulness for the opportunity in front of me. An opportunity to work with our students, teachers, and parents with the same goal in mind: to give our students the best chance to reach their full potential spiritually, academically, and socially. While the world outside the halls of Chaminade can be divided and at times abrasive, it’s comforting to know that inside our own community, we can trust in God and in each other that we can join forces and come together to reach this common goal. A few things that have been affirmed after my first year in this role are how amazing our teachers are, how resilient our students are, and how supportive our parents are. Talk about a dream school. Those are three ingredients that are needed to move the needle of a school in a positive direction. Over two years ago, our teachers were in a position they never thought they’d be in: teaching their students virtually from their own homes. You don’t become a teacher hoping or thinking that someday you’ll get to teach in your pajamas with coffee brewing and the TV on in the background. Sure, all that sounds nice, but after a few weeks, our teachers wanted to come back to in-person learning as soon as possible. They wanted to be around their students. They wanted to be with their students because they knew the students needed them. Our teachers wanted to be with their colleagues to share best practices, feedback on students, or just share a laugh and be in community with one another. Our teachers were the catalyst that gave the administration the green light to start the process of brainstorming ways to safely come back to school for the 2020-2021 school year. Over the past couple of years, our teachers have been flexible, patient, creative, committed, and just amazing. Thank you, teachers, for staying committed through the most unprecedented of times.

them to follow school rules they never thought would be in place at a school. While not perfect and often several reminders later, they met us halfway and did their part to keep our school open through a global pandemic. Our student leaders, whether within the House System or Campus Ministry, stepped up and did things differently to help us achieve our common goal. Mass was outdoors, House Meetings were virtual at times, and mixers and dances were outside. Our students knew how important these events were to our school, so we found ways to go through with them safely. I’ve always said boys are resilient, but they truly showed their resilience these past couple of years. Our students are showing growth and progress through a challenging couple of years. Their resilience and ability to move onto the next thing is why teaching boys is the best job in the world. It has become clear that our parents view our relationship as a true partnership. A partnership that is vital in achieving our common goal. My commitment to parents is that our teachers, counselors, and administrators will always have the best interest of their sons in mind with any decision we make. This is where we rely on our parents. Our parents know their sons best and collaborating with them when things come up regarding their son ultimately gives their son the best chance to reach his full potential. I am grateful for our parents and all they do for our school and their sons. I am most grateful for the trust they bestow in us to do the work we all love and were called to do. Chaminade is such a special place. It’s the community and Family Spirit that echo through the halls that make it the best place to show up to every morning. The work we GET to do with our students every day is an opportunity we do not take lightly. We are excited and grateful for the opportunity in front of us. Knowing that we have amazing teachers, resilient students, and supportive parents puts us in a great position to reach our common goal: to give our students the best chance to reach their full potential spiritually, academically, and socially. God Bless the Chaminade Community, Jack Twellman Middle School Principal

It’s no doubt that being a teacher these last few years has been challenging. Often overlooked though, is the difficulty it was being a student as well. We asked a whole lot from our students during this time. We asked

SUMMER 2022

Perseverance. That is the best way to describe the Class of 2022. For three pandemic-stricken school years, this class came to school, lead the way, and showed us how to persevere through adversity and find success. As one of their last acts, they helped lead the school back to normal operations, culminating with the first full graduation ceremony in the Skip in front of a full crowd for the first time this decade. These Gentlemen are to be commended not just for their academic and athletic success, but for showing us that true leadership rises to the occasion in the toughest of times. We hope these men continue to grow and succeed as they move on to the next stage of their Esto Vir journey, and we hope they carry with them the words of Rev. Oscar Vasquez, whom gave this year’s commencement address: “Esto Vir must be more than a saying to you. It must be something that you take to heart.” Esto Vir, Gentlemen. Continue to persevere.

ESTO VIR

CLASS OF 2022

COLLEGES ATTENDING Isaac J. Abounder Indiana University (Bloomington)

Nicholas G. Divis University of Notre Dame

John V. Adamitis University of Notre Dame

Evan N. Domash University of Kansas

Jackson V. Allen Texas Christian University

Colin M. Duggan University of Arkansas

Kevin J. Askren University of Mississippi

Kevin M. East Saint Louis Community College

Joseph T. Bacich Indiana University (Bloomington)

Khristian M. East University of Missouri (Columbia)

Charles L. Jackson University of Missouri (Columbia)

Gary W. Barbour III Morningside University

Benjamin M. Enloe University of Arkansas

Christopher D. Johnson, Jr. Undecided

A. Cameron Epps Oklahoma State University

Nolan M. Joyce University of Arkansas

Charles V.L. Fair Miami University (Oxford)

Nicholas A. Kaiser Kansas State University

Ethan A. Figert University of Missouri (Columbia)

Ashton A. Kautzner University of Missouri (Columbia)

Grant M. Finley Missouri Western State University

Quinn F. Keller Xavier University

Joseph K. Fischer Truman State University

Mason A. Kennedy University of Arkansas

Aidan R. Ford University of Arkansas

Do Hyun Kim Washington University in St. Louis

Conner J. Fulton Clemson University

Clayton J. Kolmer West Virginia University

Spencer J. Fusz Texas Christian University

Keegan R. Kosem Indiana University (Bloomington)

Javeon A. Barsh Tennessee State University Jordan D. Behnen Will pursue hockey Chase L.A. Blair Southern Arkansas University Gavin M. Brennan Iowa State University Benett J. Bridell Regis University Jack S. Carr Auburn University William F. Caspari Texas Christian University Joseph J. Cavanaugh Texas Christian University Jack C. Childs Indiana University (Bloomington) Minhong Cho Georgia Institute of Technology Andrew J. Clarke Will pursue hockey Kendall C. Collins Southern Illinois University (Edwardsville)

J. Quinn Gallagher St. Mary’s University Andrew P. Ganniger University of Dayton Elijah Griffin Western Illinois University John R. Gronski University of Missouri (Columbia) Aidan R. Hall University of Mississippi

Joseph M. Corrigan Saint Louis University

Brady K. Hansmann University of Dayton

Evan C. Cox University of Notre Dame

Henry S. Hardeman Samford University

Maxwell S. Healy Undecided Jonathon D. Huels University of Colorado Boulder Andrew J. Hunt Xavier University Byron L. Jackson, Jr. Tennessee State University

Benjamin T. Kremer University of Missouri (Columbia) John H. Lake University of Arkansas Andrew D. Lane University of Arkansas Jacob V. Lane University of Arkansas James J. Lansing, Jr. Southern Illinois University (Carbondale) Luke D. Latham Southern Methodist University

SUMMER 2022

CLASS OF 2022

COLLEGES ATTENDING William C. Latta University of Colorado Boulder

R. Thomas Prevost University of Missouri (Columbia)

Bryce C. Sullivan University of Missouri (Columbia)

Griffen D. Lay Arizona State University

Henry J. Proost Fordham University

Alexander M. Taylor Truman State University

Han Le Syracuse University

Edward C. Pudlowski University of Missouri (Columbia)

Jacob R. Telscher University of Missouri (Columbia)

Jonathan Lee Washington University in St. Louis

Kyle J. Riffel University of Missouri (Columbia)

Kai B. Teubner University of Mississippi

Henry W. Maurice University of Arkansas

Alexander M. Rogers University of Missouri (Columbia)

Alexander M. Todt Indiana State University

Michael F. McManus III University of Missouri (Columbia)

Jonathan R. Sanford Colorado School of Mines

Connor B. Travers Rollins College

Ted P. McNulty Indiana University (Bloomington)

Angelo J. Santos Loyola University Chicago

Tyler S. Twardowski Texas Christian University

Cameron P. Menendez University of Missouri (Columbia)

Qinan Shen University of Miami

John Paul T. Vlahutin Lindenwood University

Jack Morgan University of Missouri (Columbia)

Filip Sinobad Undecided

Daniel J. Walsh University of Dayton

Jackson C. Morrissey University of Missouri (Columbia)

Maxim A. Skorubskiy The Ohio State University

Ryan P. Walsh Loyola University Chicago

Nathaniel J. Mose Benedictine College

Peter G. Slinkard Loyola University New Orleans

Charlie F. Weber Wofford College

Matthew C. Murawski Saint Louis University

Caleb J. Smith Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Robert E. Whiting Loyola University Chicago

Nhan Ngo Union College Charles E. O’Bryan Xavier University Gavin M. O’Hearne University of Missouri (Columbia) Jack W. Olwig Texas Christian University Jacob R. Ortiz Beloit College Blake E. Pingel University of Wisconsin (Madison) Owen C. Piskorowski Lafayette College Cole D. Pisutha-Arnond Northeastern University

ESTO VIR

Jeremy M. Smith, Jr. University of Health Sciences & Pharmacy Thomas W. Smith III University of Notre Dame Jackson T. Sorth The Ohio State University Isaiah Q. Stevens The University of Alabama Uriah J. Stokes Grand Canyon University Nathaniel M. Straughter Millikin University Walter P. Straughter Millikin University Jacob C. Sudduth University of California (Los Angeles)

Mason J. Willi University of Miami Connor M. Williamson The Ohio State University John R. Wingbermuehle Benedictine College Jack C. Winter Saint Louis University Peter R. Wuellner Southern Methodist University Muqi Xu University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Alexander G. Zhang Tulane University of Louisiana Mark I. Zoberi Washington University in St. Louis

ATHLETICS BASEBALL

BASKETBALL

The season ended on a thrilling but disappointing 9-inning loss in the district final to Parkway Central, 13-12. The Red Devils had leads in several innings but just couldn’t hold on to win the district after upsetting the #4 seed Pacific and #1 seed Westminster.

This year, the Chaminade basketball team finished with a record of 23-9 finishing fourth in the state and making the final four seven out of eight years. Senior Nate Straughter was selected as first-team All-State as well as third-team All-Metro. BJ Ward, Nilavan Daniels, Filip Sinobad, and Nate Straughter were allconference selections.

The highlight of the season was senior Charlie Weber’s perfect game vs Parkway North on April 2nd. Along with not allowing a hit nor a runner to reach base, he struck out 13 batters in a stellar performance. Overall, Charlie pitched 62 innings with a 0.68 ERA winning five games and striking out 77. Junior Quinn Council was also a bright spot for the pitching staff pitching 51 1/3 innings, winning five games with an ERA of 0.82 while striking out 52. On the offensive side, sophomore Nick Livingston hit .338 and was a solid contributor with many key hits driving in 24 runs. Senior Chase Blair was the leadoff hitter batting .333 with 8 doubles, 4 triples, 1 home run, and 17 stolen bases. Chase was stellar on defense patrolling centerfield making many “web-gem” plays that would make any highlight reel. Junior Aiden Houseworth was a mainstay on defense as the starting shortstop after recovering from a serious knee injury sustained at the end of last season. Charlie Burt was the backstop of the team starting at catcher. He finished with .316 batting average with 5 doubles and 2 home runs. The Red Devils graduate two seniors but have a solid core of returning juniors along with three sophomores and one freshman who contributed to the season. The future looks bright for the baseball program.

eSports This year we participated in a different league than last year. The league had a middle school division and a high school division. Our Rocket League team consisting of Ethan Scott, Greg Fedyk, and the third man being either Curran Buescher in the fall or Reilly Spencer in the spring did well this year as the team learned the ins and outs of playing in a different league. Minecraft was a new game offered this year and we had several players: Sam Feldman, Brady Moersch, Brendan Mooney, Torsten Roither, Michael Connors, Nick Benninger, Holden Robb, and Rhys Robb. They all did really well learning the rules and competing week to week. Near the end of the spring season, the eSports room was opened up on Tuesdays and Wednesdays to students that wished to watch others compete, or those that wished to come down and play a game for a bit. A lot of those days we filled the room up helping the club aspect of the eSports room to grow alongside the competitive side of things.

SUMMER 2022

ATHLETICS GOLF

LACROSSE

The reigning Class 5 state champion Red Devils had a productive 2022 season. They began the defense of their crown down in Gulf Shores, Alabama, where they played a couple of the local teams. The tournament schedule had them playing at Winghaven, The Bluffs, Jefferson City, and Lake of the Ozarks – and they took the championship in all four tournaments. Led by a solid core of returning players from the previous season, the team took on the talented field and windy conditions at the district tournament on May 9 and took second place. This was the sixth straight year that Chaminade qualified as a team for the state tournament. Despite settling for sixth place at Dalhousie CC on May 16 & 17, the golfers are looking forward to a stronger finish next season.

The Varsity Lacrosse team wrapped up its regular season with only two losses in the state, including wins over MCC rivals CBC and SLUH, and entered the MSLA playoffs as the three seed with a first-round bye. Seniors Bryce Sullivan (PTS), Joe Cavanaugh (FOW), and Jackson Sorth (GAA) are leading the area as the team prepares for a deep playoff run. Defensive standouts Ethan Divis and Josh Steinhubl have excelled at limiting opponents’ offensive opportunities through the season. The JV and C teams both finished with records over .500, and our four middle school teams gained lots of game experience playing tough area competition.

HOCKEY

RACQUETBALL

We are very excited for the future of our club as this year we saw this deep class of incoming freshmen not only contribute but excel in their first season! We found ourselves dressing anywhere from 7 to 11 freshmen a night which provided a chance to develop a strong foundation for the future. We are extremely happy with this group and believe the strong nucleus of underclassmen will lead us to our first state championship in the next three years.

The Chaminade Racquetball team finished the year with a 2-8 record. We had a dedicated group of seniors (Cole Pisutha-Arnond, John Wingbermuehle, Evan Cox, Chase Blair, Tommy Gilliam, and Jack Childs) that worked hard all year. Congratulations to Tommy & Jack, who took home the first-place trophy in doubles at the MOHSRA State Tournament. We had an energetic group of resident students that joined the JV team, playing racquetball for the first time. Lastly, seventh-grader Bobby Cima was our lone middle-schooler to join the team and made great strides in improving his game.

Lastly, I’d like to thank our senior class for the last four years. Coming into my fifth year coaching Chaminade Hockey, this year’s senior class was the first graduating class I’ve coached from freshman year to senior year. It’s been amazing watching them grow not only on the ice but also growing into great young men. For as long as I coach Chaminade Hockey, I will always remember this group as being resilient, coachable, and an absolute pleasure to be around. They will all be missed and we wish them all the best of luck in their future endeavors.

ESTO VIR

RUGBY Chaminade Rugby Club had another winning season with a final record of 6-3. It was a rough start to the season early on until we got 15 committed players and then Chaminade’s road to the state tournament began. Even without subs, our dedicated players took the field and took down North County, Francis Howell, and Eureka early in

our season, followed by a loss to Lindbergh and a heartbreaking loss in the final minute down one player to SLUH. We then won three straight games in the state tournament, losing our final game to Eureka due to injuries. We only lost by three points in our final game with only 11 players as opposed to 15 from Eureka. Chaminade finished 6th overall in state play and the young men’s dedication, mental and physical toughness, and their refusal to quit should be admired.

TENNIS The varsity tennis team had a bounce-back season this spring, finishing with a dual match record of 12-8. We won an 8-team tournament the weekend of April 9th at North Point High School and finished in 2nd place in the flighted MCC Tournament. Individual MCC champions include Tate Wojciechowski/ Brandon Wagrodzki in the 1st doubles flight and Jack Carr/ Jack Childs in the 2nd doubles flight.

TRACK & FIELD The 2022 Track & Field season promises to be one of the most successful in recent years, due in part to the return of several district, sectional, and state qualifiers from last season. In addition, the team will also fare well in most meets because of the talent that can be found in nearly all 19 events. In the pole vault, Joe Mura is working to reach heights exceeding 12’ while 2022 sectional qualifier Hank Proost hopes to make it to the state meet after falling just short last year. The distance squad is deep in talent, ranging from freshman, Joe DiGiuseppe to returning State qualifiers, Mitch Hardeman and Alex Cattoor. In the long, triple, and high jump, the team is stacked with several athletes who qualified for sectionals last year including Jonathan Lee in the long jump, and Jason Rae and Charlie O’Bryan in the triple jump and high jump, respectively. The sprinting corps will undoubtedly earn points throughout the year with speedsters Cam Epps, Chris Jenkins, and Jacob Scheller, among others.

ULTIMATE FRISBEE The Chaminade Ultimate Flatballers ran the table this year going 8 – 0. It is the first undefeated season in the team’s 15-year history.

VOLLEYBALL It was a season of growth and rebuilding for the 2022 Chaminade Volleyball Team. Boys volleyball in the St. Louis area is becoming more popular and more competitive, and Chaminade will continue to compete right along with the MCC conference and the greater Missouri/Illinois area. After the state title in 2019, no season in 2020, and some new rules and regulations that placed us in a higher class, the 2022 season presented the team with some real challenges. The losing record does not accurately reflect the efforts of our team and the many close matches we had against some of the area’s best programs. The JV team showed immense promise, and the future of Chaminade volleyball is bright! We thank our seven seniors for their leadership, efforts, and enthusiasm throughout the season and their time in the program: Nate Mose, Joe Bacich, Drew Ganninger, Blake Pingel, Andrew Lane, Jacob Lane, and Jake Sudduth.

WATER POLO The Chaminade Water Polo team started training early this year with morning swims in January. This was a true rebuilding year, but hard work and dedication were never in short supply. Seniors Owen Piskorowski and Matthew Murawski helped to foster a culture of inclusion for a team that also had fifteen freshmen and sophomores. Certainly, the future looks bright with so many returning players. A few highlights from the season include wins over Rockwood Summit, Marquette on Senior Night, and avenging an earlyseason loss to Parkway South. Next year’s team will be led by returning juniors Holden Schroyer, Tomas Belloso, Gavin Rizzo, Jack Unger, and Daniel Sansone.

WRESTLING Wrestling had a very successful 2021-2022 season qualifying Jack Lake, Dan Smith, and Massimo Mattina for State Championships in Columbia. This was the most wrestlers Chaminade has had qualify in 10 years. The wrestling team was young and should return most of the team next year and looks to make a huge jump forward with two returning state qualifier wrestlers, Dan and Massimo, leading the way.

A talented group of throwers hopes to advance through the state series of meets as well, led by Kyle Riffel in the javelin, Alex Todt in the shot put, and Kyle Russell in the discus.

SUMMER 2022

AMAZING ACHIEVEMENTS Epps ’22 & Lansing ’22 Earn First-Team Honors on St. Louis Post-Dispatch All-Metro Team The St. Louis Post-Dispatch releases its annual all-metro football team after every season. By many, this is viewed as an honor equal to, and some would argue higher than, all-state honors as the all-metro team spans all six classes of football in the St. Louis Metro area and includes local teams from both St. Louis and neighboring programs from metroarea Illinois. The Red Devil football team had two players recognized this season: Cam Epps ‘22 (UTIL) and Jimmy Lansing Jr. ‘22 (OL). This is Epps’ second selection to the all-metro team, but his first as a Utility selection (last season he was recognized exclusively as a DB). The Utility position is included to highlight student athletes who excel at a wide variety of positions on both sides of the ball. Epps has signed a letter of intent to play at Oklahoma State University next season as a Defensive Back, a position he’s played as a starter for all four years of his Chaminade career, finishing with 49 tackles and 1 sack this season (his lack of interceptions is far more a testament to opponents’ unwillingness to throw his way--Epps was targeted only 11 times in coverage all season). Cam also excelled as a athletic threat on the offensive side of the ball accounting for 1852 rushing yards, 28 rushing TDs, 172 receiving yards, 2 receiving TDs, and 427 passing yards and 5 passing TDs. Epps also excelled as one of the area’s top punters with 1137 total punt yards this season. Epps tied a single-game scoring record against Granite City when he scored 5 TDs in a single-game. Epps finished 5th in the area in scoring and 4th in rushing yards. Jimmy Lansing Jr. made his second appearance on the All-Metro Team this year. Lansing at Left Tackle was the anchor of an overall impressive offensive line this season that was responsible for 3,864 rushing yards, the highest total rushing for a team during Coach Torrey’s tenure as head coach. Renowned as one of the area’s premeire pass-blockers, a role he played protecting three top-tier Red Devil quarterbacks in Brady Cook (‘20), Cam Epps (‘22), and Drake Faust (‘23). This season saw a tremendous improvement in Lansing’s abilities as a physical, road-grading offensive lineman in the run game. Lansing started at left tackle, regularly viewed as the most difficult position on the offensive line to master for three years as a starter after playing Tight End for the JV as a freshman. Lansing signed a letter of intent to play Offensive Tackle for Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.

UMSL English Department Writing Award Congratulations to Chaminade English teacher and Chaminade Alum Nathaniel Master whose essay Better Together, Falling Apart: A Rhetorical Analysis of the Failed Rhetoric of Better Together STL was honored with the Graduate Award in Writing Studies from the University of Missouri – St. Louis. Master’s essay was selected for being “exceptional, timely, compelling, and important.”

ESTO VIR

Jack Olwig ’22 Named First Team All-Metro

Bluett ’23 Recieved 15th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Model of Justice Award

Another lights-out defender and first-team pick in Class 4 by the Missouri High School Soccer Coaches Association, Olwig sparked the Red Devils to a 17-5-3 record. Chaminade allowed 15 goals and recorded 15 shutouts with the all-Metro Catholic Conference first-team player holding down the back line. Congratulations!

Chaminade Junior, Tayres Bluett, was presented the award during a ceremony on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at the Cathedral Basilica. Archbishop of the St. Louis Archdiocese, Most Reverend Mitchell T. Rozanski, presented Tayres with the award.

Fischer ’26 Wins Middle School Spelling Bee Congratulations to 8th grader and Lamourous House member, Ben Fischer for winning the Middle School House Spelling Bee Championship. Ben outlasted 24 competitors on stage to take home the victory. Because of his win, Ben went on to represent Chaminade in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Spelling Bee at Lindenwood University.

Chaminade Travels to Washington, D.C. for the 2022 March for Life Thank you all for your prayers and support as our young men and chaperones participated in the March for Life in Washington, DC. They joined over half a million people from around the United States in a joyful celebration and march for the immeasurable gift of all human life. “It was a very powerful experience for all our young men, and I was so proud of their witness. I had multiple people stop me and tell me how amazing and polite our Chaminade gentlemen were. One man I spoke with in DC said their witness and stand for human life brought him so much hope, and literally brought him to tears as I was speaking with him.”, said Carla Struckhoff, Chaminade Pro-Life Club Coordinator.

Congratulations should be extended to 6th grader, Justin Gage who was the spelling bee runner-up.

Zoberi ’23 Records Perfect ACT Score Kudos to Kellen Zoberi ’23 who recorded a perfect score (36) on the ACT!

Kinsey ’26 Wins 200 Yard Individual Medley Congratulations to Spencer Kinsey ‘26 who competed in the Ozark Division 1 Championship in St. Peters.

Piskorowki ’22 Earns Eagle Scout Owen Piskorowski ‘22, was finally able to be honored in person for earning his Eagle Scout. It was a family affair as his Grandfather was honored to pin him with his 60 year-old Eagle pin, and his brother, Quinn Piskorowski, Class of 2025, was the MC for the event.

Cunneen ’24 Competes in U.S. Open Water National Championships Congratulations to sophomore Trey Cunneen who competed in the U.S. Open Water National Championships in Ft. Myers Beach, FL on April 1 – 3. Trey placed 22nd in the 7.5K Ocean Swim with a time of 1:43:29.

Kinsey won the boys 13-14 200 yard Individual Medley and placed second in the 100 and 200 yard Breaststroke. He also had top 10 finishes in the 100 yard Backstroke and 400 yard Individual Medley. His times qualify him for the USA Swimming Speedo Sectionals to be held at the University of Missouri in Columbia and the Central Zone Championships in Minneapolis, MN this summer.

SUMMER 2022

AMAZING ACHIEVEMENTS

Gilliam ’22 and Childs ’22 Take Home Raquetball Gold Congratulations to Jack Childs and Tommy Gilliam who earned a gold medal in racquetball doubles in the MOHSRA State Racquetball Championships the last weekend in February.

Chaminade Raises Money for Special Olympics in Polar Plunge On Saturday, February 19th, Chaminade students participated in the Polar Plunge to support Special Olympics. Collectively, the Red Devil Polar Plunge Team raised over $1,500, learned about able-ism and using inclusive language, won a golden plunger for outfit theme, all while having a great time for a great cause! Join us in congratulating: Gus Heltibrand, Max Healy, Quinn Keller, Colin Keller, Will Dardis, Nick Divis, Conner Fulton, Andrew Ganniger, Juan Pablo Haro, Luke Latham, Harry Lierman, Teddy McNulty, Joe Bacich, Jack Bohling, and Jake Thomas

Charlie Weber ’22 Pitches Perfect Game On April 2, 2022, Charlie Weber ’22 pitched a perfect game against Parkway North. In the process, he struck out 13 of the 21 batters he faced in a 3-0 victory.

Becker ’23 and Williamson ’22 Win National Championship Congratulations to Blake Becker ‘23 and Connor Williamson ‘22 and the U18 Chesterfield Falcons for winning the National Championship in Irvine, California.

Golf Records Multiple Aces Congratulations to Grant Schneider ’24 (left) and Jonathon Sanford ’22 (right) who both recorded holes in one during the Chaminade Golf season. Schneider recorded his during a match against Vianney at Sunset Country Club in April while Jonathon recorded his in March at Greenbriar Hills.

ESTO VIR

Chaminade Drama Nominated for Best Production Congratulations to the Chaminade Drama Department whose performance of Oklahoma! was nominated Best Production by the St. Louis High School Musical Theatre Awards. Additional nominations included Outstanding Costume Design & Execution, Outstanding Scenic Design & Execution, Outstanding Musical Direction (Orin Johnson), Outstanding Choreography (Ellen Isom), and Outstanding Orchestra.

National Merit Semi-Finalists Chaminade is proud to recognize Mark Zoberi ’22, Jacob Sudduth ’22, Evan Cox ’22, Nathanial Mose ’22, and Cole PisuthaArnold ’22 as National Merit Finalists. Chosen in the fall as Semi-finalists, these students were further evaluated by their academic record, accomplishments inside and outside of the classroom, leadership, and an essay. As Finalists, they have been recognized for their strong abilities, achievements, and personal attributes considered important for success in rigorous college studies and beyond.

All-Metro Team for Chaminade Baseball Chaminade Baseball was wellrepresented on the All-Metro Catholic Conference Team with six players being honored. Pitcher Charlie Weber ’22, Outfielder Chase Blair ’22, and Pitcher Quinn Council ’23 received 1st Team Honors while Designated Hitter Nick Livingston ’24, Infielder Will Bacich ’23, and Catcher Charlie Burt ’23 received 2nd Team Honors.

Mock Trial Competes The Mock Trial Team known as “Always Appealing” advanced to the state competition on March 25 – 27. Mock Trial is a competition where students receive a detailed case packet for either a criminal or civil case, and they play the roles of both the attorneys and witnesses for the case. In order to win the competition, it is a combination of winning ballots and performance. This team proved formidable in both respects, and they ended the regional competition in the Top 10 teams in the St. Louis Region. Please congratulate Tomas Belloso ’23, Max Nottingham ’23, Alex Pantazopoulos ’25, Grant Petruska ’24, Owen Piskorowski ’22, Quinn Piskorowski ’25, Thomas Smith ’22, Cade Williamson ’25, and Kellen Zoberi ’23 for their hard work and success!

2022 – 2023

HOUSE CAPTAINS Congratulations to the following students who were elected as House Captains for next school year:

Gray

Graham Baslie ’23 Max Nottingham ’23 Ben Tourville ’27

Lamourous

Nick Duggan ’23 Peter Fesler ’23 Gabe Fesler ’27

Mauclerc

Meyer

Charlie Hughes ’23 Patrick Keusenkothen ’23 Drake Durko ’27

O’Donnell

Ethan Davis ’23 JP McAlone ’23 Torsten Roither ’27

Nilavan Daniels ’23 Lan Nguyen ’23 Mason Wedding ’27

SUMMER 2022

PORTRAITS OF

LEADERSHIP 17 portraits. 17 presidents. 17 leaders. For generations of Chaminade students, whenever they walked the main floor of Chaminade Hall, they would pass by and be looked upon by 17 portraits of the presidents that have led us since 1910; every man from Father August Frische who laid the foundation for the school, to Father Walter Golatka and Father Sylvester Juergens who led the school through the Great Depression, to Brother Robert Minges who took us through the heights of the 1980s. These portraits serve as daily reminders for our students, faculty, and staff of the legacy they are a part of and the role we all play in continuing it.

ESTO VIR

On May 6, 2022, before our last Friday liturgy of the school year, the portrait of Father Ralph Siefert was unveiled. Upon revealing, President Guidry remarked, “As you pass this portrait in the hallway, take time to remember what Fr. Ralph wanted most for you, to be formed in your faith, to be the best version of yourself, to help others become the best version of themselves, and to become more aware of the man God is calling you to be.” Fr. Ralph served as president for 33 years, far longer than any other president in Chaminade history. For more than a quarter of a century, he taught us the meaning of Esto Vir, and forever impacted Catholic, Marianist education in St. Louis and around the country. The lives he touched are countless. Fr. Ralph was a hero to a generation and will always be a portrait of leadership. It is only fitting that his image takes its rightful place amongst the other leaders who have come before. 18 portraits. 18 presidents. 18 leaders. Esto Vir. Forever.

ALUMNI NEWS

A LETTER TO

ALUMNI

It is with great pride and pleasure that I write my first letter as President of the Alumni Association. I have been on the Alumni Board for 14 years now which includes the tenures of seven past presidents (Chris Coulter, ’92; Mike Sudekum, ’93; Scott Bader, ’76; Mike Schleuter, ’91; Peter Sheahan, ’82; Chris Marischen, ’05; and Aaron Thompson, ’03). If I can do half as good a job as any of these fine gentlemen, then the Alumni Board is in great shape. As my first official duty as president, I am very excited to welcome the members of the class of 2022 to the Chaminade Alumni Association. Congratulations on your graduation and good luck in all your future endeavors. We hope to see you back on campus in the years to come. To the newly minted alumni from the class of 2022 (and any other alumni who don’t know him), I would like to take a second to introduce you to Mr. David Nolda, the Director of Alumni and Constituent Relations. He is the staff liaison to the Alumni Association and his dedication to Chaminade over the years has been astounding. There are more than 145 alumni mentors representing 40 different professions who are willing to help guide you as you discern your career paths. Mr. Nolda can help connect you with these mentors and they can be a great help to you. Our alumni base is full of dynamic and charismatic men and families who have so much to offer. Please consider sharing your time and talents with the school. If you have not done so already, please stay informed by subscribing to the Alumni News and Notes email, which is sent bi-weekly. If you are not currently receiving it, you can update your contact info at www.chaminade-stl.org/updateinfo. Finally, I would like to address the entire Chaminade family. These past few years have been challenging to say the least. I am extremely proud of the way the Chaminade administration, faculty, staff, and students have conducted themselves through all the adversity. As we navigate these trying times, with so much division and anger in the world, it is important to recognize the things that unite us. The Chaminade family is one of those uniting forces. Remember the powerful words of Jesus himself in John 13:34, “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” Please be kind to each other. Take care of each other. Love one another. That is the true meaning of family.

Reunion Dates Confirmed Please plan to join us! Celebrate Chaminade Friday, October 14, 2022 Fr. Ralph Siefert Alumni Golf Classic Saturday, October 15, 2022 Forest Park All-Alumni Mass Saturday, October 15, 2022 Reunion Class Events For classes ending in 2 or 7 Saturday, October 15, 2022 Jerry Carmody ’67 was the recipient of the 2021 ICON Award from Missouri Lawyers Media – given to attorneys for recognition of their exemplary careers and longstanding commitment to the Missouri legal community. Tyler Schaeffer ’01 was the recipient of the 2021 Up & Coming Award from Missouri Lawyers Media. Ben Bishop ’05 announced his retirement from the NHL due to a degenerative knee injury. While the circumstances are unfortunate, we congratulate Ben on a great NHL career and wish him well in his future endeavors. Khiem Skinner ’18 was inducted into the Criminal Justice Honor Society (Alpha Phi Sigma) at Saint Louis University. More than 60 Chaminade alumni hockey players came out for the alumni games on December 28 at the Maryville University Hockey Center in Chesterfield. A great time was had by all and we’ll see you next year!

Have a safe and relaxing summer and we’ll see you up on campus in August for the start of the 2022–23 school year. Esto Vir! Tom Schroyer, MD ’92, President of the Alumni Board of Directors

SUMMER 2022

ALUMNI NEWS Jericole Hellems ’18 scored his 1,000 point for NC State. He completed a three-point play in the second half of a game against Miami to give him 1,000 points for his career. He is the 55th player in NC State history to reach 1,000 career points. Brady Cook ’20, quarterback for Mizzou, and Jacobi Buchanan ’18, running back for Army, played against each other in the Armed Forces Bowl where Army prevailed 24-22. Brady went 27/34 for 238 yards and a touchdown. Jacobi ran for 68 yards on 21 carries and scored a touchdown.

directed and stars in the short film, A Brother Story. In this coming of age drama, 10 year-old Max evades the harsh realities of the world around him by escaping to his hidden oasis in the woods with his older brother Jack.

Jack Lynn ’18 was picked in the First Round, #18 Overall, in the MLS Superdraft by the Orlando SC.

Mark McDonough ’15 has been called to healthcare field, currently as an EMT. Mark was one of the first on the scene when St. Louis Police Officer Colin Ledbetter, and his partner, were shot in the line of duty after pursuing a homicide suspect. Officer Ledbetter was shot just below his vest and the bullet severed his femoral artery. Thanks, in part, to the actions of Mark, and the other first responders that day, Officer Ledbetter is defying the odds. Jayson Tatum ’16 played in his third NBA All-Star game and participated in a photo op with several Celtics legends.

Pictured from left: Robert Parish, Paul Pierce, Jayson Tatum, Kevin McHale & Kevin Garnett Congratulations to our 2022 Alumni Awardees, Alumnus of the Year, Jim Chrismer ’85, and Honorary Alumnus, Philip Rone.

Jayson Tatum ’16 tied Celtics legend and Hall of Famer, Larry Bird, for most 50-point games in Celtics history by scoring 54 against the Brooklyn Nets. Hunter Sansone ’12 wrote, produced,

ESTO VIR

The 16th Annual McBride Throwback Night was a success! Former onfield rivals, Gavin Woolley ’69 (HOF ’17) and Denny Ganahl (McBride ’71) met at the basketball game between Chaminade and Lutheran North. The Red Devils left the court with a 72-46 victory. Both Red Devil and Micks fans were equally delighted with the outcome.

Members of the Class of 1991 attended the annual Father-Son Banquet with their sons and carried on this proud Chaminade tradition.

RJ Jackson ’21 appeared in a Ralph Lauren photo shoot with Morehouse College and Spelman College.

Dr. David Otto ’89 retired from private clinical practice, and as an adjunct professor of Anatomy & Physiology and Microbiology (circa 2018). He then worked briefly in the Medical device industry as a Clinical Specialist in Cardiac Rhythm Management, with a recent change to RN team member in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit at a local HCA hospital. He will return to school soon to become a Cardiac ARNP.

Bill Constantine ’52 was inducted into the University of Missouri Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame for Track & Field (1953-55).

Andy Stann ’92 recently had a chance to catch up with Chaminade Hall of Famer, Coach Lee Engert, in Arkansas for lunch.

A St. Louis native, Bill captured the 1955 Big 6 Championship in the 120-yd hurdles. He recorded three topsix finishes in 1954 in the 120 and 220-yd hurdles at the NCAA Outdoor Championships and the USA Outdoor Championships. Following graduation, Constantine went on to a distinguished career in the Air Force, earning a Silver Star. A special thanks to the alumni who came back to work with the Class of 2022 for Esto Vir Day!

Colin Stolze ’18 (center), a senior at Missouri S&T helped to lead his team to a 1st Place finish at the Lindenwood Invitational Tournament. Colin finished in the Top 10 at the tournament. Congratulations to the Class of 2022 inductees to the Chaminade Sports Hall of Fame.

Front row (from left): Rick Behlmann ’73 (accepting for Steve Behlmann ’81), John Paul Rice (accepting for Bud Rice ’56), Bro. Leo Slay ’50, Larry Ruzicka ’74, Coach Kelvin Lee, Fr. Oscar Vasquez (accepting for Fr. Ralph Siefert) Second row (from left): The 1997 & 1998 State Champion Golf Teams – Coach Jim Prag, Matt Capen ’98, Justin Haupt ’98, Mike Sabo ’98, Andy Poe ’98, Ann Peters (accepting for Clayton Peters ’00) Ed Poniewaz ’72 published “The Pondering Pole: 2016-2019” in 2021. The book is a collection of his columns from the Polish American Journal, an English-language monthly digest on news from Polish communities across the United States, as well as from Poland, and published in Buffalo, NY. Ed has been writing the column since 2005.

DePauw outfielder Cameron Allen ’18 was selected to the D3Baseball.com Team of the Week. On March 20, Allen batted .800 (8-10) across the Tigers’ two games against Franklin College. He finished the doubleheader with three doubles, drove in six, and scored four on Sunday against the Grizzlies. Jack Weber ’21 was named as the A10 Rookie of the Week in March.

Jayson Tatum ’16 scored the gamewinning basket at the buzzer to give the Celtics the victory in Game 1 of their playoff series against the Brooklyn Nets. The Celtics went on to sweep the Nets in the first round.

Thank you Will Skowyra ’99, Chris Marischen ’05, Danny Kerth ’11, Teddy Phelan ’19, Tristen Hawatmeh ’20 and Jamisen Terry ’20. Mike Gabrawy ’87 has released his latest film, Black Site.

Michael McGovern ’17 was named as a member of the 2022 National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society, which is comprised of college football players from all divisions of play who each maintained a cumulative 3.2 GPA or better throughout their college careers. Vincent Servizzi ’19 has committed to play hockey at Alvernia University.

SUMMER 2022

2ND SEMESTER

EVENTS May 20, 2022: The final House Meeting of the year always includes the annual Gray House Regatta.

May 15, 2022: Commencement Cermonies for the Class of 2022.

February 2022: Chaminade Drama put on it’s production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!

April 20, 2022: Band students perform during the annual Spring Jazz Concert.

ESTO VIR

February 12, 2022: Chaminade’s Boots and Bling Auction was a huge success, chaired by Amy Helmsing and Kerry Keller.

May 10, 2022: Chaminade Alumni gathered to learn about and kickoff our new Resident Hall initiative.

April 20, 2022: Lamourous House raises it’s flag during the annual Red Devil Relay.

April 19, 2022: Eagle Eye Alpaca and Llama Haven brought their petting zoo to Chaminade to celebrate Earth Day.

February 24, 2022: Father-Son Banquet

April 2, 2022: Chaminade inducted it’s newest members into the Chaminade Sports Hall of Fame.

April 20, 2022: Annual Senior-Faculty Basketball Game

O’Donnell House won The Marianist Cup for the 2021-2022 school year.

April 6, 2022: Scholarship Luncheon

April 12, 2022: Students performed in front of a full crowd for the first time in three years during the Annual Spring Band Concert.

May 7, 2022: Cup stacking artist, Elijah Farrales was a special guest at Viragh-Palooza where he installed a special sculpture just for Chaminade’s festival of creativity.

SUMMER 2022

ADVANCEMENT UPDATE Record-Setting Give Chaminade Day On April 28 we celebrated Give Chaminade Day with a goal to raise $112,000. In just 24 hours, the Chaminade Family made a significant impact on the Esto Vir journey of each of our students. To help the Chaminade family see what this day of giving makes possible for our students, sophomores Bubba Chapman and Chernet Kelrick took us through a typical day at Chaminade via videos posted on social media. In addition, we hosted two livestream sessions – the first one during lunch where we visited with faculty and students and the other one was from the 6th grade experiential trip in the Grand Tetons with President Dr. Todd Guidry. To inspire the Chaminade family to support our students on Give Chaminade Day, friends of Chaminade provided a $40,000 bonus match opportunity. For every $18,000 raised, Chaminade received $10,000 in bonus matching funds. A special thank you to this group of donors for providing the bonus match which elevated our Giving Day to new heights. We are overwhelmed and humbled by the generosity of the Chaminade Family. With your support, we not only met our fundraising goal, but exceeded it! Thank you very much for your continued support of the young men of Chaminade.

ESTO VIR

Bubba Chapman ’24 and Chernet Kelrick ’24

NEW RESIDENT HALL

CONTINUING THE LEGACY Chaminade has a proud boarding tradition dating back to our founding in 1910. For more than a century Chaminade has hosted students from all over the United States and the world. The resident program has evolved over the years as the needs of our families and students changed. This past school year we served students from all over the United States and the world with seven different states and 14 different countries, including Mexico, Canada, China, and Thailand. Our culturally diverse learning environment allows us to create a family atmosphere that is a trademark of a Marianist education. Having a robust resident program makes Chaminade unique and serves our students in a way that very few schools can offer. The resident program allows for rich cultural diversity within our own classrooms. These students bring a global perspective into our activities and discussions in ways that benefit our entire community. Having contact with and access to students from all over the world on a daily basis is a huge asset to the Chaminade educational experience. And, conversely, as our resident students leave Chaminade and go back to their communities, the education, the values, and the virtues they’ve learned go with them and influence the people they will encounter every day.

A vital piece to the long-term viability of the resident program is a modern place for the students to call home. And while Canning Hall has served as home for many students over the past 50+ years, it is overdue that we would have a resident hall that is better equipped to meet the needs of a 21st Century diverse student population. By embarking on a project to provide a new facility to house our resident students, Chaminade is committing to an ongoing rich and diverse environment for all of our students. We know that this environment is vital for them to succeed in the global community of tomorrow. A number of years ago, Fr. Ralph began silently fundraising for a new 86-bed resident hall, that is to sit near right field of the old baseball field, directly behind Canning Hall. The current plans for the building include large community spaces, 4-person suites with private bathrooms, prefect suites, and an outdoor gathering space. Fr. Ralph’s goal, his last year at Chaminade before he retired, was to finalize plans for the resident hall. It was to be his last great contribution to the school. We have spent this year working to honor his vision. To date we have raised $7M towards the $12.5M goal for the project. The $7M has largely been raised by friends of Chaminade who wanted to support Fr. Ralph’s vision for the school. Thanks to the leadership of Randy Medrano ’82 and John Stobbs ’82, we have launched a fundraising effort among our alumni, specifically our resident alumni who were most impacted by the resident program, to secure the remaining funds needed for this project. If you are interested in learning more about the resident hall project or would like to discuss making a gift to this effort, contact Julie Lohr, Director of Development, at 314-6926652 or jlohr@chaminade-stl.org.

SUMMER 2022

CHAMINADE

ADMISSIONS It has been an incredibly busy Spring season in the Admissions Department. We were delighted to congratulate the Class of 2026-both our current 8th grade Chaminade students as well as the nearly 50 new students that will be joining the class. They’re proudly sporting their Chaminade ‘26 class sweatshirts.

students with the theme being “get involved and try something new- it’s okay to get out of your comfort zone”. Then the incoming families heard words of wisdom from Principal Rone, Dunlap before hearing from Mr. Vlahutin, Mr. Fernandez and Mr. Twellman to help prepare them for the fall. The night concluded with the newest Red Devils enjoying a social hour with appetizers and root beer floats and a performance by the Chaminade Jazz Band. They appreciated meeting other members of their classes. We were thrilled to see the Skip alive with so much excitement!

In March we welcomed the return of the annual Chaminade Middle School Amazing Race. Over 80 prospective middle school students raced all over campus and participated in activities that demonstrated all the offerings of the middle school. Our Chaminade Ambassadors even got to teach them how to play the very popular Chaminade invented game of “Over-Under” and end the night with an ice cream social.

We are wrapping up the Shadow program and enjoyed having nearly 500 guests on campus this year to experience a day in the life of a Red Devil. We also toured prospective students from Loyola Academy and City Academy. These students’ questions were sharp and gave us a chance to brag about everything we love at Chaminade. Our ambassadors’ eagerness and pride in Chaminade was evident with every guest they hosted. It was a collaborative effort indeed!

At the beginning of April, we hosted a New Family Night for all new students and parents. Jack Olwig ‘22 shared his best senior insights and advice to the incoming

ESTO VIR

Erik Carretero, Director of Admissions

RETIREMENTS Saying so long is always hard, but this year is particularly difficult for us as Chaminade is losing several of our most tenured and well-respected staff members. We wish all the best to those who are moving on to retirement or other endeavors.

Clifton Ellis

Margie Korb

Robyn Pilliod

John Schaaf

Michele Schmidt

Andrew Siewert

Dietrich Smith

Mike Thro

WHAT A DIFFERENCE A YEAR MAKES

August 10, 2021

May 20, 2022

SUMMER 2022

REST IN PEACE

IN MEMORIAM – DECEMBER 8, 2021 through MAY 12, 2022 GIRIES “GEORGE” ABOUNADER December 30, 2021 Grandfather of Isaac J. Abounader ’22, Auguste R. Abounader ’23 & Louis W. Abounader ’25 EDWARD BACZYNSKI April 3, 2022 Grandfather of Mark E. Baczynski ’99 RICHARD T. BARBER, JR. January 16, 2022 Grandfather of John M. Terschluse ’12 & Joseph P. Terschluse ’17 JAMES D. BARNES, SR. January 30, 2022 Father of James D. Barnes, Jr. ’88 & Daniel B. Barnes ’95 RONALD M. BLOCH ’62 December 28, 2021 RICHARD M. BOSSE (MCBRIDE ’48) November 28, 2021 VINCENT N. CANDELA (MCBRIDE ’57) January 17, 2022 DONALD R. CARMODY ’60 December 19, 2021 Father of G. Gregory Carmody ’83 & Stephen J. Carmody ’88 Brother of John P. Carmody ’56 & Gerard T. Carmody ’67 Uncle of Patrick G. Carmody ’03 Grandfather of Justin J. Carmody ’24 & Mason J. Carmody ’26 NORMAN D. CARTER December 28, 2021 Grandfather of Jackson C. Kremer ’19 & Benjamin T. Kremer ’22 CHARLES E. CHIBURIS April 23, 2022 Father of faculty member, Christopher Chiburis Grandfather of Cooper R. Chiburis ’19, Samuel R. Chiburis ’21 & Joseph Chiburis ’23 ANTHONY J. CHIVETTA March 3, 2022 Father of Anthony J. Chivetta ’76 & Christopher R. Chivetta ’80 Grandfather of Andrew C. Mower ’10

ESTO VIR

THOMAS J. COUGHLIN (MCBRIDE ’64) January 21, 2022 RICHARD M. DEMKO ’64 March 7, 2022 Father of Joseph D. Demko II ’93 & Richard M. Demko II (attended 1994-97) Grandfather of Joseph D. Demko III ’27 LAWRENCE W. DOERR, D.D.S. ’73 March 12, 2022 Brother of L. John Doerr III ’69 & Thomas D. Doerr, M.D. ’75 EDWARD L. DUFRENNE April 9, 2022 Grandfather of faculty member, Allison Justusson LINDA R. ECKHARDT January 25, 2022 Sister of the late Steven A. Eckhardt ’68 & Mark W. Eckhardt, Sr. ’72 Aunt of Mark W. Eckhardt, Jr. ’13 JAMES A. EINSPANIER (MCBRIDE ’58) December 22, 2021 Father of Stephen J. Einspanier ’84 Grandfather of Michael S. Einspanier ’13 THOMAS R. ETLING (MCBRIDE ’51) January 19, 2022 GEORGENE E. “GIGI” FRAZIER March 17, 2022 Grandmother of Harold J. Ott IV ’12 & Frazier J. Ott ’20 GERALDINE “GERRI” GAUVAIN March 20, 2022 Mother of faculty member, Tim Gauvain Grandmother of Matthew J. Gauvain ’12, Thomas D. Gauvain ’14, Michael T. Gauvain ’17 & Jacob R. Gauvain (attended 2010-13) Aunt of Coach Mike “Vader” Gauvain

KAREN GAUVAIN March 18, 2022 Mother of Jacob R. Gauvain (attended 2010-13) Sister-in-law of faculty member, Tim Gauvain Aunt of Matthew J. Gauvain ’12, Thomas D. Gauvain ’14 & Michael T. Gauvain ’17 SHEILA GILLIAM May 11, 2022 Grandmother of Luke J. Gilliam ’19 & Samuel R. White ’24 BARBARA GRONECK January 10, 2022 Sister of John E. Groneck, Jr. ’54 Aunt of John E. Groneck III ’80 & Daniel E. Groneck ’82 Great-aunt of Andrew D. Groneck ’16 REV. ROBERT E. HACKEL, S.M. March 20, 2022 Chaminade faculty 1956-57 DANIEL R. HUDDLESTON (MCBRIDE ’54) December 10, 2021 Grandfather of Adam D. Kuntz ’20 & John C. Kuntz ’20 JACQUELYN MARY GIST SULLIVAN (JARZAMBEK) November 29, 2021 Wife of Donald S. Jarzambek (McBride ’59) ROBERT L. JOHNSON (MCBRIDE ’68) December 9, 2021 J. RICHARD LANDGRAF (MCBRIDE ’47) April 27, 2022 CONSTANCE ANN BARRETT LEACH February 21, 2022 Mother of David R. Spitznagel ’81 Grandmother of John P. Spitznagel ’09 & James E. Spitznagel ’14 FR. JOHN A. LEIES, S.M. December 22, 2021 Chaminade faculty 1968-74

JAMES J. LIERMANN February 11, 2022 Father of faculty member, Julie Laury Father-in-law of faculty member, Mark Laury Grandfather of Vincent R. Laury ’20

GERARD P. RIPPLINGER February 17, 2022 Grandfather of Simon D. Liu ’23 & Oliver W. Liu ’25

LABRON E. TAYLOR, SR. December 23, 2021 Father of LaBron E. Taylor, Jr. ’11 & Jarred E. Taylor ’18

EDMUND J. SCHILLER (MCBRIDE ’49) February 12, 2022

FR. JOSEPH UVIETTA, S.M. January 9, 2022 Chaminade faculty 1967-68

LINDA LYLES January 23, 2022 Mother of Dominic M. Lyles ’05 & Gregory O. Lyles ’08

JOYCE SCHMITTGENS February 14, 2022 Grandmother of Joseph A. Schmittgens ’13 & Carl J. Schmittgens, Jr. ’18

JANE WALBRANDT January 26, 2022 Mother of Aaron D. Walbrandt ’91 Grandmother of Charles J. Walbrandt ’25

RITA E. LYNCH February 23, 2022 Mother-in-law of Theodore J. Ruzicka ’80

GEORGE V. SCHWARTZ ’53 November 17, 2021

JILL K. MASON February 16, 2022 Grandmother of Tatman W. Bahr ’25

CAMILLE SERVIZZI February 3, 2022 Grandmother of Vincent D. Servizzi ’19

J. BARRY MCCORMICK ’57 March 18, 2022 Father of Maj. James B. McCormick ’81

MARY JUDITH SHAW March 19, 2022 Wife of Vincent E. Shaw ’55 Mother of Gregory L. Shaw ’82 & Jeffrey M. Shaw (attended 1984-85) Brother of the late Joseph R. McKee ’55 Grandmother of Edward “Teddy” D. Phelan ’19

DAVID R. LONDON ’65 November 19, 2021

FRANK STACY MCDONALD January 20, 2022 Grandfather of Vincent D. Servizzi ’19 J. MICHAEL MCDONOUGH, JR. (MCBRIDE ’58) January 8, 2022

JANE WALSH January 28, 2022 Wife of Timothy T. Walsh, Sr. ’61 Mother of Timothy T. Walsh, Jr. ’96 Mother-in-law of Scott D. Creighton ’85 Grandmother of Thomas K. Creighton ’15 & William R. M. Creighton ’23 Aunt of Robert W. Walsh III ’83, Brendan C. Walsh ’91, Robert F. Walsh III ’94, Michael C. Walsh ’95 & Brian T. Walsh, Jr. ’03 ROSEMARY J. WINKLER April 20, 2022 Grandmother of staff member, Martin J. Winkler ’05 & Daniel T. Winkler ’15

W. THOMAS MCGHEE January 27, 2022 Father of David W. McGhee ’84 & Patrick T. McGhee ’96 CLAIRE KATHRYN MURRAY March 30, 2022 Mother of Padraic O. Murray ’84 Grandmother of Declan C. Murray ’18 & Aidan T. Murray (attended 2008-09) JOHN C. MYSZAK ’58 October 19, 2021 JOSEPHINE ANNE “JOANNE” NEUKUM May 1, 2022 Mother of Chris J. Neukum ’04 WILLIAM J. RIFFEL ’50 January 16, 2022 Father of Joseph A. Riffel ’87 Brother-in-law of Leo C. Saenger, Jr. ’60 & Christian J. Saenger ’65 Uncle of L. Christopher Saenger III ’85

SUMMER 2022