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De La Salle Collegiate and the Brothers of the Christian Schools welcome you to the

Thirty-Eighth Annual Christian Brothers’ Dinner Thursday, May 16, 2019

Honoring

Mrs. Vicki Granger Teacher, Mentor, Colleague, Friend

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On the cover: Vicki Granger, 2019 Honoree At right: President John M. Knight, Vicki Granger, Alumni Relations Director Dennis Koch Welcome to this special “Christian Brothers’ Dinner Issue” of The Collegiate!

We thank our many advertisers, and encourage you to patronize these businesses whenever possible.

Their support of the Lasallian mission is invaluable.

This edition includes some articles of interest: Past Honorees, Dinner Committee..................... page 6 About Mrs. Granger, Our Honoree..................... page 7 Silent Auction & Bidding Tips....................pages 12-13 Robert L. Poxon, a Tribute.................................page 15 Nathan Maus ‘99: Next Principal..................... page 29 Pilots to get New Turf Field.............................. page 36 Why we are Here............................................... page 66 Alumni News........................................pages 65 and 67 We plan to return to a print version of The Collegiate. But we need YOUR support to help cover printing costs. Please contact Amy Seiferlein in the Advancement Office at 586.541.6211 to discuss an advertising package.

Identification Statement • The Collegiate • Dinner Edition 2019 Statement of Frequency: Three Times Per Year Published by De La Salle Collegiate Advancement Office 14600 Common Road, Warren, MI 48088 Phone: 586-778-3356 Web: www.delasallehs.com

Collegiate photos provided by Vicki Granger, Bill Roose, Kevin Fitzhenry and Patrick Buschmohle President..............................................................................................................................................................................John M. Knight President Emeritus.......................................................................................................................... Brother Robert Carnaghi FSC, SJ ‘48 Principal..................................................................................................................................................................................Steve Stewart Vice President Marketing and Communications........................................................................................................................ Bill Roose Major Gift Officer.......................................................................................................................................................................Greg Esler Director of Alumni Relations........................................................................................................................................... Dennis Koch ‘94 Director of Alumni Relations Emeritus........................................................................................................ John C. Monigold BFSC, ‘66 Director of St. Joe’s Alumni Activities............................................................................................ Brother Patrick McNally FSC, SJ ‘55 Director of Annual Fund..................................................................................................................................................... Amy Seiferlein Managing Editor The Collegiate...........................................................................................................................................Vicki Granger Director of Digital Marketing..................................................................................................................................... Kevin Fitzhenry ‘03 Director of Admissions................................................................................................................................................ Steve Laudicina ‘10 Executive Assistant to Advancement.................................................................................................................................Linda Fraschetti

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The Thirty-Eighth Annual Christian Brothers’ Dinner Program Welcome

Dennis Koch, Class of 1994 Director of Alumni Relations

Matt Loria, Class of 1995

Christian Brothers’ Dinner Chairman

John C. Monigold Award Presentation John M. Knight President, De La Salle Collegiate

Honoree

Mrs. Vicki Granger

Invocation

Brother Robert Deary FSC, Class of 1961

Dinner Please Note - the Silent Auction will close at 10:00 this evening.

See pages 12 and 13 for more information on bidding.

St. John Baptist de La Salle, pray for us.

Live Jesus in our hearts, forever!

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Past Honorees 2017

Michael Brillati ‘93

2016

Daniel Loepp ‘75

2015

Thom Lipari

2014

Mark Wisniewski ‘83

2013

Julius Cicchini* and Gino Paliaroli, ‘55 SJ

2012

Dr. Raymond Skowronski, ‘74

2011

John C. Monigold, ‘66

2010

Russ Agosta, ‘64

2009

Rich Jungwirth, ‘52

2008

Jerry Zaccardelli ‘75

2007

Brother Robert Carnaghi, FSC ‘48 SJ

2006

Gerald J. Carnago ‘49*

2005

William Fox ‘50 and Anthony Mattar ‘50

2004

J. Anthony DeSantis ‘60*, Richard Dobrzynski ‘60, and Brother Xavier Pankovits, FSC ‘60

2003

James C. Addy ‘63

2002

Peter J. Maceroni ‘58

2001

Leonard Brillati*

2000

The Christian Brothers

1999

Brother Thomas Lackey, FSC ‘65

1998

Paul C. Zimmer ‘66

1997

John F. Potvin ‘54

1996

Joseph R. Quasarano ‘42*

1995

Brother Patrick McNally, FSC, ‘55 SJ

1994

James J. Gunn ‘56

1993

Albert Schaller, ’55, Justin Schaller ’53*, and Roger Schaller ‘56

1992

Roger Rinke ’47* and Roland Rinke ‘43

1991

Robert J. LeFevre ‘48*

1990

J. P. McCarthy ‘50*

1989

Anthony W. Muer, Jr. ‘39*

1988

William Cromie ‘35*

1987

Brother Lewis Weins FSC*, Walter Van Den Bossche ‘29*, and Vincent Goeddeke 1918 SJ*

1986

Brother Kevin Gilhooly, FSC*

1985

Anthony Brune, Sr. ‘38*

1984

Brother Bernard Guzewicz, FSC*

1983

John Addy, Jr. ‘34*

1982

Brother George Synan, FSC*

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2019 Dinner Committee Matt Loria ‘95 - Chairman

* Indicates deceased.

Mario Apruzzese ‘80 Michael Brillati ‘93 Tony Catullo ‘59 Andrew Cracchiolo ‘07 Onorio D’Agostini Chris Fett ‘90 Steve Graus ‘74 Jerry Grillo Dennis Koch ‘94 RJ Koss ‘88 David Loria ‘11 Frank Maniaci ‘89 Joe Mansour Mike O’Donnell Jake O’Donnell ‘14 Amy Seiferlein Sal Simone ‘74 Tony Sorgi ‘03 Mike Taglione ‘76 Mike Wasik ‘91

Past Chairmen 2019 2017 - 2018 2007 - 2016 2005 - 2006 2001 - 2004 1995 - 2000

1993 - 1994 1991 - 1992 1989 - 1990 1987 - 1988 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982

Matt Loria ‘95 Michael Wasik ‘91 Michael Brillati ‘93 Jeffrey Jamerino ‘81 Steve Graus ‘74 Leonard Brillati, Duane Rao ‘70, and Rich Smetanka ‘70 Leonard Brillati Jim Addy ‘63 John DiLaura ‘57 Robert LeFevre ‘48 James Gilleran ‘54 James Gunn ‘56 John Potvin ‘54 Raymond Eisbrenner ‘49 Roger Rinke ‘43, Roland Rinke ‘47

2019 Honoree The 2019 John C. Monigold Award Honoree

Mrs. Vicki Granger

“Thanks for the memories…”

Over the past several decades, I have written a lot: from term papers, master’s degree theses, and newspaper reporting to website features and social media posts; from letters of recommendation and evaluations for students applying to college to papers summarizing the findings of a faculty committee.

In my position at De La Salle Collegiate now, as editor of The Collegiate, writing about alumni and their achievements is easy. Our many Pilots are so very accomplished.

Writing a piece about myself is, well, not so simple.

It’s been an honor and privilege to be part of the De La Salle community since 1982. My previous time at Catholic schools -- all closed now -- included Bishop Gallagher, Our Lady of LaSalette, Dominican, and Servite. The late Brother Kevin Gilhooly welcomed me as the school moved to Warren. I had subbed in the building in the late 60s when it was Holly Junior HIgh, and Common was a dirt road. I had been in the “old school” sev-

eral times, teaching classes in the 70s as the Detroit College of Business rented classrooms in the Annex.

Boys from De La Salle acted, and sang, and danced in plays at Dominican High School -- plays I directed -- and worked on set construction along with their sisters and girlfriends.

My initial teaching assignment was freshman Honors English, freshman English, and Advanced Placement English. Later, there were occasional sections of senior English, and a Journalism class I instituted in the 90s.

Freshmen English. Students enter high school from so many different grade schools and have so many different skill levels, particularly in grammar. I’m so proud that some of those who struggled so very much have gone on to become English teachers themselves!

There were vocabulary lessons, diagramming lessons, conjugations. Students wrote in journals, usually reluctantly, but those journals fulfilled their intent: to help students put thoughts down and think through their hopes and dreams, and fears and anxieties. A full page on getting cut from freshman basketball and how the coach was the dumbest person on the planet became a cathartic experience, and that boy walked out of class feeling less upset and ready to seek a new challenge.

Members of Vicki’s family attended her Honoree Party in March. L. to R. Kevin and Julie Granger, Mike and Vicki Granger, Kim and Brian Granger ‘99.

I also taught Advanced Placement English, Language and Composition.

When I walked through the doors of De La Salle back in 1982, I hadn’t even heard of AP. My seniors were patient with me, as I returned papers loaded with red ink -- nicknamed “bleeders.”

Lots and lots of writing was required, along with reading. Some of my happiest memories are the days of the AP test, when guys would leave the testing room, find me waiting nervously in the hallway, and smiling that they felt con-

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2019 Honoree fident that they had nailed this tough exam. Most of the time, they were right.

Anecdotes from Journalism classes come to mind.

The excitement of putting out special editions after a big team conference win. Sitting with students in my old office by Room 325, going through drafts, talking about layouts, talking about writing. The time one student called neighboring schools to ascertain their ACT scores. Fun times. Moderating the Co-Pilot for so many years, and working with so many students, continues to be one of the highlights of my teaching time at the Collegiate.

Every English teacher has favorite books, and while some of the ones I used in class 37 years ago, I wouldn’t use again now -- so much more is available that can grab a student’s interest -- two particularly stand out. I always asked seniors to write a paper at the end of their senior year about what they had liked/disliked in four years, and these two books always stood out as impactful.

One is Larry McMurtry’s Lonesome Dove, a tale of two retired Texas Rangers who see the west becoming “civilized,” and decide on one last cattle roundup to Montana. The book is 843 pages. I had some reluctant readers in Senior English about 25 years ago, and reluctant is a generous term. Yet, this book and its characters grabbed them and pulled them

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into the world of 1870s Texas. Many previously disinterested readers became so enamored of the story that they finished the book well in advance of the due date, and went on to read the sequel, and the sequel to the sequel, and the prequel. Ask them now who their favorite literary character is, and many of those alumni will say Gus McRae, the character played in the movie version of the book by actor Robert Duvall.

The other book is Watership Down, a fantasy about rabbits. Written by the late Richard Adams, the book follows the adventures of a group forced out of their homes by new housing. While the book may seem juvenile, how happy I was when freshmen “got it” -- got the allegory in the book to different societies and governmental systems, got the theme of environmental impact, got the characters, albeit, talking rabbits. And I loved that they got some comfort from those characters. That the smallest rabbit in the group made one of the biggest contributions to their survival. That students from my classes still remember some of the specialized vocabulary Adams created, including the ubiquitous “hraka” which is fitting for almost any situation.

Other memories include hilarious pep rallies (Popelawski). Homecoming float parties. The ill-fated IM basketball team, “Granger’s Weasels,” where

At the annual Alumni Father-Son Mass on Ash Wednesday, dads who were students at De La Salle during Mrs. Granger’s time gathered in the school’s TARMAC (Library) for this photo.

I was scoring more points than the guys -- we dropped off the schedule quickly. Games and dances and honors banquets and baccalaureates and graduations -- even the graduation that featured a mouse, and the graduation that featured “marbles” -- he just “wanted to give my friends something to remember me by.” Fun moments in class where plans went out the window as we giggled over a silly phrase.

Getting to know my students and their parents outside of class. Attending students’ graduations, and college graduations, and visiting them in the hospital when they were sick or injured. Holding an alumni’s newborn son. Traveling to Europe with students and watching their awe in seeing the Eiffel Tower, the Mona Lisa, and their somber visit to the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam. Serene and sad moments when a student or faculty member passed away, and we joined as a community to mourn their passing.

My teaching extended through 2004, when Brother Bob Carnaghi decided to include me in the Advancement Department on a part-time basis. I handled the website from 2001 through 2018, parent emails, alumni emails and newsletters, public relations, and social media. The part-time aspect offered great flexibility for babysitting grandchildren and engaging in community activities, and for some down time after years and years of intense work in the classroom. I miss the classroom, those moments of the light bulb going on that show in a student’s eyes, but know that my work has made a difference in the school’s existence and future.

prom date (or lack of one), how they’re doing on the track team.

The faculty and staff we have in place are second to none. I get to connect with my colleagues -- men and women who are committed to the Lasallian mission. I am just a teeny bit jealous of all the tech “toys” available, especially those smart boards. I was the first teacher to really have a website for classes, back in the days of Microsoft Front Page and the pre-cloud era. I have worked with terrific colleagues in Advancement on the annual raffle, the Christian Brothers’ Dinner, the alumni golf outing. We have a fantastic team, and I am so lucky to be part of our efforts to secure the school’s future.

St. John Baptist de La Salle told the brothers to “touch their students’ hearts.” Thank you, for touching mine.

I have the best of both worlds, and am deeply thankful that President John Knight has given me the opportunity to enjoy this part 3 in my DLS life. How fortunate I am to have daily contact with students, and to write.

Coming to school is a joy, not a chore. Every day, I get to chat with students about their college plans, the

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The Silent Auction Through the generosity of family, friends, and supporters of De La Salle Collegiate High School, we are proud to offer you the Annual Silent Auction. Many of the items are social events to be shared with family, friends, and business associates. A list of Auction Items can be found on your table.

We are using technology and saving the planet at the same time by teaming with Qtego for “electronic bidding” on the auction.

It’s easy to register and you can bid right from your phone!

See the following page for instructions on registering and bidding.

If you need any help, please ask one of the Qtego representatives or one of the DLS staff members for assistance.

As always, enjoy the evening and thank you for your continued support.

https://qtego.net/qlink/dls The Auction will close and check out will begin at 10:00 p.m.

If you do not take your winnings home tonight, we will contact you within the next week and make arrangements to pick up your item(s) at DLS. 12

Silent Auction Bidding Tips & Guidelines Mobile phone bidding from Qtego Auction Technology is back at this year’s Christian Brothers’ Dinner!

There is no more paper bidding. To bid using your mobile phone, register your mobile phone number at the registration table, or with one of the Qtego Representatives in orange. Follow the instructions below to get started. Happy bidding and good luck!

Step 1: Register your phone Visit the secure site at qtego.net/qlink/dls to register. You will enter your cell phone number, contact information and credit card information. You will then receive a text message confirming your registration.

Step 2: Start bidding To bid on an item, text the Item Number (3 digit number next to the photo) followed by your bid amount.

Example: To bid $75 on item number 123, reply to any Qtego text with 123(space)75.

You will receive a text message confirming your bid.

Step 3: Keep bidding If you are outbid on an item, you will receive a text notification. Simply reply with your new bid.

Don’t text or don’t have a phone? Stop by the auction table or look for any Qtego staff in orange shirts - they will be happy to help you.

Please register by 9:30. The Auction closes at 10:00.

Helpful Tips

To Set Up Automated Bidding Enter the item number, your maximum bid amount, and the letter M to indicate the maximum you are willing to bid on that item. The system will bid for you up to your maximum, and then alert you if you are still outbid.

To Check the Bidding Status on ALL Your Items Reply to any Qtego text with the word STATUS. You’ll receive a text listing all the items on which you are the current high bidder.

Auction Closing The auction will end promptly at 10:00 p.m. on May 16, 2019. Winning bidders will receive a text message stating that they are the winning bidder on that item. Please check out at the Auction table before you leave to receive your items.

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“He shall not grow old...”

Robert L. Poxon De La Salle Collegiate Class of 1965 January 3, 1947 - June 2, 1969 Medal of Honor Bronze Star Achievement Medal Purple Heart They went with songs to the battle, they were young, Straight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglow.

This is the story of a young man born in Detroit, who served his country, and died in Vietnam on June 2, 1969, from enemy fire.

Although a portion of the Veterans’ Wall in the main hallway at De La Salle Collegiate is devoted to Robert L. Poxon, and notes his Congressional Medal of Honor, there is more to know about this courageous hero.

The oldest of six children, Robert Leslie Poxon was raised on Detroit’s east side by Robert Poxon, a salesman, and Mary, a homemaker. Poxon and his siblings (Cheryl, David, Tom, Barbara, and Karen) lived on Kilbourne Street and attended St. Juliana Grade School.

Poxon started high school at St. Joseph’s, but transferred to De La Salle for his senior year when St. Joe’s closed in 1964.

Juliana’s, and decided to enlist in the military. His sister Karen Poxon Beckwith says that Poxon felt he should sign up, “so one less married man would have to go.”

Poxon initially had training at Fort Hood, in Texas.

He later went to Officer Candidate School (OCS), at Fort Knox. Kentucky. Classmate David Strong noted, “He was an excellent soldier and fellow classmate. I am honored to have known him and salute him for his valor.”

Poxon’s tour of duty in Vietnam began October 10, 1968. He was scheduled to be there for a year.

The helicopter pilot who flew Bob and his troop in June 2, 1969 now lives in Texas.

Captain Bob Marshall said Poxon’s platoon had found a supplies and ammunition cache in the area about ten days before. The platoon of approximately seven exited the helicopter; Poxon’s last words to him were, “Don’t forget to come back and get us.”

His brother David says Bob was saddened by the closure.

When the Class of 1965 gathered for their 50th reunion, they paused to note Bob’s passing.

Robert Poxon and his five siblings.

“I didn’t know Bob Poxon personally,” John Nicol remarked. “Those who did know him, described him as a quiet, kind, and considerate individual.

He was a St. Joe’s man who was soft-spoken and unassuming.”

After high school, Poxon spent a year at the Servite seminary in St. Louis; Servite priests and nuns staffed the St. Juliana Parish. He came home in 1966, “undecided about the priesthood,” according to Father Jerome Hurley, then pastor at St.

As soon as his helicopter lifted, Poxon and his troop were under fire.

Poxon died, after bravely drawing enemy fire to himself and away from his men.

His body was brought back to Detroit for his funeral. Bob Anderson, ‘78, who attended St. Juliana’s, remembers the day of Poxon’s funeral. “His sister Barbara was in my class and another sister Karen was a few years older. I’ll never forget the sad day the entire school assembled outside the school building to honor his memory and dedicate our flagstaff Poxon, continued on following pages

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Poxon to him with a large plaque. The Vietnam War really hit home at that point.”

Poxon is buried next to his parents in Detroit’s Forest Lawn Cemetery.

His story does not end on June 2, 1969, however.

They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted, They fell with their faces to the foe.

At left: St. Juliana flagpole.

Above: Poxon’s grave at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

On February 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon presented the Congressional Medal of Honor to Robert’s parents, and his two brothers and three sisters, during a private ceremony in the East Room of the White House that included the families of 11 other servicemen who also received the posthumous awards.

While millions of Americans have served in our armed forces in the past 158 years, fewer than 3,500 have received the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest military award.

During the Vietnam war, 247 men received the Medal of Honor. Of those, 154 were decorated following their deaths; Robert L. Poxon was one of those.

The full citation reads on the Medal of Honor reads: The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor posthumously to First Lieutenant Robert Leslie Poxon, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a platoon leader with Troop B, 1st Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, in action against enemy aggressor forces during a reconnaissance mission in Tay Ninh Province, Republic of Vietnam, on 2 June 1969.

Above: Richard Nixon presenting the Medal of Honor, shown at right.

Landing by helicopter in an area suspected of being occupied by the enemy, 1st Lt Poxon’s platoon came under intense fire from enemy soldiers in concealed positions and fortifications around the landing zone.

A soldier fell, hit by the first burst of fire. 1st Lt Poxon dashed to his aid, drawing the majority of the enemy fire as he crossed 20 meters of open ground. The fallen soldier was beyond help and 1st Lt Poxon was seriously and painfully wounded. With indomitable courage 1st Lt Poxon refused medical aid and evacuation and turned his attention to seizing the initiative from the enemy. With sure instinct he marked a central enemy bunker as the key to success.

Quickly instructing his men to concentrate their fire on the bunker, and in spite of his wound, 1st Lt Poxon crawled toward the bunker, readied a hand grenade and charged. He was hit again, but continued his assault.

After succeeding in silencing the enemy guns in the bunker he was struck again by enemy fire and fell, mortally wounded.

1st Lt Poxon’s comrades followed their leader, pressed the attack and

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Poxon drove the enemy from their positions.

His gallantry, indomitable will, and courage are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.

As we that are left grow old.

John Nicol ‘65, said at his 50th reunion, “The words on the citation reveal that Bob Poxon was not simply courageous. He was heroically brave and noble in his actions. It wasn’t just gallantry; it was conspicuous gallantry. It is not something you have to go looking for. His actions are there for all to see. It’s obvious. It stands out. It is uncommon.

“Robert recognized that the chance of losing his life was not only possible, it was probable. The danger in his action is indisputable. The consequences were clear, and he did it anyway.

Duty compels certain things, certain responsibilities. Robert’s actions on June 2, 1969 were something more. Training cannot account for it. Others do not expect it. Indeed, many others might not have done it. His actions did not simply answer the call of duty. His actions were truly above, truly beyond.”

The Vietnam Memorial Wall

At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember him.

Poxon’s name is memorialized on the Vietnam Memorial Wall, built in 1982. Bob’s sister Karen and brother David have been part of Memorial Day ceremonies, reading a section of names on the wall, including their brother’s: Panel 23W, line 46, of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

Barracks in Fort Benning

But there are other physical tributes to this brave man.

A barracks at Fort Hood was named for Bob, as well as a barracks at Fort Benning in Georgia.

Poxon’s uniform, and Congressional Medal of Honor, are displayed in Frankenmuth, Michigan, at the Military Museum.

Memorial Ceremony on the 50th Anniversary of Robert Poxon’s death.

June 2, 2019 at Noon Poxon American Legion Post #326

44400 Van Dyke, Suite 102, Sterling Heights 586.292.1824 All De La Salle Collegiate alumni, particularly those from the Class of 1965, or those who also attended St. Juliana’s, are invited to attend.

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Southfield Army Reserve Center

The Southfield Army Reserve Center, at 26400 W. 11 Mile Road, is named for Poxon.

The late Brother George Synan gave the invocation at the dedication ceremonies on November 11, 1979. The Southfield Center is planning on a June 30, 2019 ceremony in Poxon’s memory. The Robert L. Poxon American Legion Post #326 was established June 9, 1997. Post leader Stephen Bilan says the Legion plans a service on June 2, 2019, in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Poxon’s death.

And a display in the main hallway at De La Salle Collegiate remembers this most courageous Pilot. His story continues to be told to a new generation of Pilots.

By Vicki Granger

Editor’s Note: Some lines from this poem were used in writing the article about Bob Poxon.

For the Fallen Poem by Robert Laurence Binyon (1869-1943), published in The London Times newspaper, September 21, 1914.

With proud thanksgiving, a mother for her children, England mourns for her dead across the sea.

Flesh of her flesh they were, spirit of her spirit, Fallen in the cause of the free.

Solemn the drums thrill: Death august and royal Sings sorrow up into immortal spheres.

There is music in the midst of desolation And a glory that shines upon our tears.

They went with songs to the battle, they were young, Straight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglow.

They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted, They fell with their faces to the foe.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.

They mingle not with their laughing comrades again; They sit no more at familiar tables of home; They have no lot in our labour of the day-time; They sleep beyond England’s foam.

But where our desires are and our hopes profound, Felt as a well-spring that is hidden from sight, To the innermost heart of their own land they are known As the stars are known to the Night; As the stars that shall be bright when we are dust, Moving in marches upon the heavenly plain, As the stars that are starry in the time of our darkness, To the end, to the end, they remain.

Display at the Frankenmuth Military Museum.

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School News Maus Will Lead De La Salle as its Next Principal De La Salle Collegiate President John M. Knight announced in mid-March that Nathan R. Maus will serve as the new principal at the all-boys Catholic school.

Maus becomes the 20th principal in the school’s proud 93-year history.

“Nate brings to us a deep commitment to Lasallian secondary education,” Knight said. “He is a person who possesses a warm heart, keen intellect and a love for our school’s history and traditions.”

Maus will replace Stephen Stewart, who announced in November that he’s leaving after three years as the school’s academic leader. The change takes place July 1.

A 1999 De La Salle graduate, Maus is currently the school’s vice president of operations and director of tuition assistance. He oversees the school’s facilities, security, technology, food service, transportation, and special projects, including the construction of the new athletic field set to begin in May. “Nate has extensive experience in working with young people and collaborating with faculty and staff,” Knight said. “I have every confidence that Nate is well suited for the challenges and opportunities that await him as he assumes his new responsibilities.”

Maus, 37, is the fifth alumnus selected to lead the school conducted by the Brothers of the Christian Schools since 1926. He joins alums Brother Jerome Stevens (1972-77), Brother Tom Lackey (1985-94), Brother Joe Jozwiak (1994-2001) and Terry George (2001-05), who have served as principal.

“I am humbled and honored to be asked to lead the school which has continued to make such an incredible impact in my life, first as a

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student, then as a teacher but most as a man,” Maus said. “The school motto ‘Builder of Boys. Maker of Men.’ rings true for me personally and I hope to be able to further that tradition.”

Maus, who has a bachelor’s in secondary education from Western Michigan University and a master’s in the art of teaching from Marygrove College, taught high school English and math for 10 years at De La Salle (2004-06, 2010-13) and Lakeview (2013-18) in St. Clair Shores.

A two-year varsity lacrosse player for the Pilots, Maus has coached lacrosse at De La Salle, Grosse Pointe North and Anchor Bay; football at Lakeview and Sterling Heights; and basketball at Jefferson Middle School in St. Clair Shores.

In 2011, while associate head coach for the Pilots, he was named Assistant Coach of the Year by the Michigan High School Lacrosse Coaches Association.

Maus lives in St. Clair County with his wife April and their sons, Connor, Jordan, Kaeden, and Caleb.

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Athletic News Pilots Will Have New Turf Field Last January, the De La Salle Collegiate Board of Trustees approved a $2 million athletic field project that will significantly improve the educational-athletics experience for its current and future students.

St. John Baptist de La Salle Field will be the first major facility upgrade to the all-boys Catholic school in 15 years. Currently in its 93rd academic year, De La Salle moved to Warren in 1982.

“St. John Baptist de La Salle Field will provide our Lasallian community an outstanding location for athletic and co-curricular programs,” De La Salle President John M. Knight said. “On behalf of the Brothers and our Board of Trustees, I offer our deepest gratitude to those men and women who have so generously supported this project.”

The new, fenced-in facility will include a multi-use athletic field, scoreboard, grandstands that will seat 1,500 fans, and a press box to accommodate coaches and media. The field will be used primarily for Pilots’ football, soccer and lacrosse, but it will also entertain other programs.

Beginning in 2020, the new athletic field will be advantageous to the Admissions Department, which oversees the school’s successful summer camp programs.

Approximately, 300 of the 750 annual campers sign up for football, lacrosse and soccer, combined. The school’s award-winning marching band – the Marching Pilots – will also benefit from the use of the new field, as will physical education classes and intramural programs.

A supporter of De La Salle, who wishes to remain anonymous, donated $300,000 for the rights to name the athletic field, which is located on the west end of the school’s 20-acre property.

A timeline for completion of St. John Baptist de La Salle Field has not been established. However, the hope is construction can begin as early as mid-May and Pilots’ fall sports teams will begin using it by Sept. 1.

“This outdoor athletic field renovation represents years of planning, fundraising and work by staff, coaches, administrators, trustees, donors and alumni,” De La Salle

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athletic director Mike Watson said.

All three levels – varsity, junior varsity and freshman – of soccer and lacrosse will use the new field for practices and games. Junior varsity and freshman football will also have full use of the field. However, the three-time state championship varsity football team will not play at St. John Baptist de La Salle Field. They will continue to play home games at Wayne State University’s Tom Adams Field.

Despite the grass fields, De La Salle’s programs that practice and play on it have managed to produce winners in the past. Aside from the

football titles, lacrosse has one state crown and soccer has five state championships.

“The addition of a new artificial infill turf field will not only improve the aesthetic of our athletic facility, but create a playing surface that is consistent and safe,” Watson said. “As a new home to the football, soccer, lacrosse, band programs as well as physical education classes, the field also offers De La Salle the opportunity to host youth, CYO and MHSAA events, and will be a showcase for Lasallian education.”

Last fall, the Pilots’ regular-season soccer schedule consisted of three home games – all played at

Macomb Community College. Now, De La Salle will join 11 Catholic League and 19 Macomb County schools that already enjoy the benefits of playing and practicing at home on artificial surfaces.

And legendary soccer coach Thaier Mukhtar is looking forward to finally playing true home games.

“It is our educational and athletic responsibility to provide our students a safe environment for the boys to play and compete on equal level fields with other outstanding schools,” he said. “The soccer and football programs are two of the finest in the state and now with this project our athletes will have the opportunities to flourish even more.”

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Alumni News Class of 2010 Wins Alumni Basketball Tournament Another great year of the alumni basketball tournament is in the books. We had great participation as over 80 players split into 11 teams stepped on the hardwood. Those teams were classes of 1999-2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2017-18, and of course the prime time 1970s vs.

1980s All-Star Game.

The path for the champion 2010 squad began with a matchup against the 2017-18 squad who made their first appearance in the alumni tournament. This was followed by victories over 2013 and 2005 on Day 1. A defeat of the defending champs, 1999-2001, early on Day 2, propelled them to the championship where they would again defeat the 1999-2001 squad who fought their way through the losers’ bracket to the championship game. This is the first championship for the class of 2010.

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A special thank you to Joe Novak, ‘03, who did a tremendous job putting this all together!

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Vito Chirco ‘11 Launches DLS Spotlight Podcast Seasoned podcast host Vito Chirco ‘11,has launched a new De La Salle podcast, spotlighting alumni and school events. Find these podcasts at soundcloud.com, search de la salle spotlight podcast.

Currently a freelance writer for the Detroit Free Press, Chirco is also the media coordinator for Sound Mind Sound Body football camps and events, and the social media coordinator for Top Cat Team Sales. He hosts two weekly podcasts for the Detroit Sports Podcast Network: “Tigers Talk” and “2 Bad Hombres.

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Alumni News Pilots Make Return Flight to Chicago Dennis Koch ‘94, De La Salle Collegiate Director of Alumni Relations, met with Chicago area alumni during March.

“We are doing a lot of great things with alumni in a lot of different areas,” said Koch. “We have the Pilot Bar Association, the Pilot Business Association, and the Pilot Medical Association. We also know we have a great group of alumni living in the Chicago area, and we want to strengthen our relationship with them.”

Koch added, “John Superson, ‘94, approached me about the idea of creating some sort of business-exchange program. Simply put, John and I are trying to create an alumni chapter in Chicago for De La Salle that is similar to the regional college alumni groups. We can connect our alumni and develop relationships that help everyone.”

“I believe the alumni exchange is an excellent idea,” said Matt Rohr, ‘75. “As a retired human resources executive and a current job ministry leader, I know how critical networking is for career management and success. This is especially true early in one’s career. More importantly, it would be a natural extension of the mission of De La Salle as ‘Makers of Men’. It would provide a Catholic, value-based career support system in an increasingly secular world.”

“I think the idea of an alumni exchange is a great idea,” said Matt Fitzhenry, ‘06. “When I first moved to Chicago, I had a job but didn’t know anyone. It would have been nice to have an established network, just to meet up with someone with a common background, and watch a Detroit sports game, or catch up regarding the old neighborhood. Connecting with someone prior to moving would have helped as far as knowing where to live, church communities, sporting leagues, and some things to do within such a large city.”

Fitzhenry added, “I also see the huge benefit of a network for current students/recent graduates to be able to reach out to professionals for either a career they are looking to pursue or what degrees produce more benefits after graduating. Even though some of the people who are part of the group may have had different experiences at De La Salle, or were part of different social circles, the common elements we all share are the same core principles, education, and integrity that De La Salle engraved in all of us.”

If you live in the Chicago area and would like to hear more, please email Koch for more information at dkoch@delasallehs.com

Chicago area alumni (left-right) John Superson ‘94, Joe Tuczak ‘85, Alex Marcotullio ‘09, Joe Chodkiewicz ‘78, Michael Smigiel ‘15, Karol Grzesiak ‘05, Florin Berca ‘70, Anthony Gambino ‘08, Scott Benigni ‘94, Mike Migliore ‘15, Nick Lahay ‘06, Tony Van Howe ‘77, Matt Rohr ‘75, Matt Lemanski ‘08, Dennis Koch ‘94, Matthew Fitzhenry ‘06, Jason Trombley ‘94.

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