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Dear Marist friends,

Our commitment to our alumni is strong. We are always here for you as we know you are there for each other and for the community in which you live.

By the time you receive this issue of Marist Matters Celebrations, summer will be in full swing, and graduation festivities for the Class of 2015 along with the successes and challenges of the 2014-2015 school year will be a memory. Marist School is in its 114th year of forming students in the image of Christ. A school in existence for that length of time surely has developed a tradition of excellence that infuses academics and extracurriculars as well as service and leadership opportunities. Though Marist memories fade with time, the values we instill in students during their years here are indelible.

I congratulated the Class of 2015 on their graduation day, and now I extend my best wishes to them as they enter the next stage in their lives. Their path may not always be direct and the road may be bumpy at times, but it is my belief that Marist School has provided them a foundation from which they can blossom into the people God intended them to be.

To all of you, and especially our graduates, I encourage you to stay connected with Marist School.

We sincerely believe our service to the Marist community does not end at graduation. Our commitment to our alumni is strong. We are always here for you as we know you are there for each other and for the community in which you live.

May God bless you and your families.

In the name of Mary,

Fr. John H. Harhager, S.M.

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COLLEGE LIST See where the class of 2015 will go next.

GR ADUATION 2015 Relive the highlights from the 2015 graduation ceremony.

COVER STORY

13 AWARDS LISTING See which students received academic honors in 2014-2015.

3 SCENE AROUND MARIST Share in some of the most memorable events of the 2014-2015 school year.

11 ALUMNI GENER ATIONS Graduates of alumni take center stage.

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FOND FAREWELLS Three teachers bid Marist School adieu after years of service.

14 SENIOR AWARD RECIPIENTS Meet the Sedes Sapientiae and AJC Cup award winners.

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PRESIDENT Rev. John H. Harhager, S.M.

2014–2015 in Review

PRINCIPAL Rev. Joel M. Konzen, S.M.

V.P. FOR INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT Angela H. Dorsey

EDITOR/DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS Cristina V. Herrera

CONTRIBUTORS Sarah Burgher Jaclyn McNeil Kimberly Ross

FRESHMAN HAD A UNIQUE AND MEMORABLE BONDING EXPERIENCE AT THE BEGINNING OF THEIR SCHOOL YEAR AS THEY SLIPPED AND SLID IN WATER AND MUD ON THEIR FIELD TRIP. Choral students participated in Marist’s first-ever Sing-off.

GRAPHIC DESIGN Helmet Studio Jay Rogers, Illustrator

PHOTOGRAPHERS Brian Collier Devon Morgan Jeff Roffman

For questions or comments regarding Marist Matters’ editorial content, please contact Director of Communications Cristina Herrera at herrerac@marist.com.

To submit class notes, weddings, and birth announcements, please email classnotes@marist.com.

The mission of Marist School is to form the whole person in the image of Christ through instruction grounded in religious values, the teachings of the Catholic Church, and the spirit of the Society of Mary. This mission is advanced through communal pursuit of excellence in academic, religious, extracurricular, leadership, and service programs.

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This year’s

Marist School brought a

Marist 7th and 8th

Marist hosted four interns from

Sadie Hawkins

flock of sheep to campus

graders participated in

Atlanta’s new Cristo Rey Jesuit

dance had a

to clear an area overrid-

the annual Foundations

High School, a school that

luau theme.

den by non-native plants.

Fall Games.

integrates college-preparatory curriculum with work experience.

Marist Broadcast Club members While on a leadership training visit to Notre

learned about broadcast

Dame Preparatory School in Pontiac, Michigan,

journalism firsthand when they

22 juniors experienced the third largest snow

visited with Bret Baier ’88 at

storm in Detroit history!

Fox News in Washington D.C.

A highlight for Marist’s nationally ranked and state

The hilarious musical Urinetown debuted on the Marist stage.

St. Peter Chanel Day 2015 – After an all-school Mass, students enjoyed a day of play with bands, sports, and food.

champion debate team was when senior Sydney Apple ’15 was named district Student of the Year.

Sixteen years running, Marist School has been honored with the Georgia Athletic Directors Association’s Directors Cup. This year’s War Eagles won six team state championships and 14 individual state titles.

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Graduation

2015

Strive to serve others, set a good example, work hard, be a great leader and team member, maintain a sense of perspective, and seek a balanced life.

WILLIAM ROCHE ’76 D I S T I N G U I S H E D A L U M N U S AWA R D H O N O R E E

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Marist School’s Class of 2015 was blessed with a beautiful spring day on which to joyfully celebrate their graduation from Atlanta’s oldest Catholic school. In its 114th commencement ceremony, Marist School, in the presence of administration, faculty, family, friends, and special guest Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, presented 193 graduates with diplomas signifying academic achievement and a spiritual commission that sets them on the path for the next stage of their life journey.

Though ostensibly a formal recognition of a milestone reached, Marist’s graduation fittingly highlighted the role faith has played and will play in the lives of the Class of 2015. During his address, Archbishop Gregory predicted that the faith lessons graduates had learned while at Marist would endure much longer than any other lesson.

The addresses of the salutatorian and valedictorian followed similar themes. Referencing her favorite childhood movie, Finding Nemo, salutatorian Carlin Zaprowski called upon her

classmates to leave their comfort zones. “When things get tough, just keep swimming,” Zaprowski encouraged. In her address, valedictorian Myriam Shehata recognized the creativity and individuality of her fellow classmates calling upon them to capitalize on their own absolute genius. “We are a genius class as a whole, but the genius we have now will be different 20 years from now,” she said. “I can’t wait to see where your genius will take you.”

Several awards were announced during the commencement, including the Archbishop’s Awards, given to Carter Babaz and Kevin Jackson, recognizing their achieved excellence in the study of the Catholic faith and their service to their school, parish, and community. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Cup, honoring the best all-around student, went to salutatorian Carlin Zaprowski while Marist’s highest honor, the Sedes Sapientiae Award, was presented to valedictorian Myriam Shehata.

The commencement speaker was William Roche ’76, the 2015 recipient of Marist School’s Distinguished Alumnus Award. Borrowing from Robert Fulghum’s book All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten, Roche told graduates that all he needed to know to be successful in life he learned at Marist School. He encouraged graduates to pair the knowledge they have gained with the Marist values to always strive to serve others, set a good example, work hard, be a great leader and team member, maintain a sense of perspective, and seek a balanced life.

He closed with an Albert Einstein quote that says, “Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.”

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Class of 2015 Destinations AUBURN UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF

GEORGIA INSTITUTE

LOUISIANA STATE

Sally Adler

THE HOLY CROSS

OF TECHNOLOGY

UNIVERSITY

J.C. Armstrong

Joe Dillard

Gabriela Caesar

Julia Bergeron

Mary Kate Cicchillo

Sarah Tadros

Jerod Culpepper Connely Doize Brent Donahue Megan Hackett Harrison Hodges Griffin King Jack Kratzenberg T.J. Miller Jack Power Mario Prevosti Taylor Wolf BELMONT UNIVERSITY Reed Ferguson Sarah Beth Perry BERRY COLLEGE Mary Grace Gaskin BIRMINGHAM-SOUTHERN COLLEGE Deja Hulbert Julia Kee BOSTON COLLEGE Sydney Apple BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY Claire Monyak CHAMPLAIN COLLEGE Beth Wile CLEMSON UNIVERSITY Paige Bailey Aidan Crean Mary Elizabeth Mazziotti Maggie Testani COLGATE UNIVERSITY Grace Carrington COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON Scotty Frantz

COLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND MARY Robby Korb COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY Liv Kiely Tim Kiely DARTMOUTH COLLEGE Chris Bertasi ELON UNIVERSITY Alex Hale Georgia Smith EMERSON COLLEGE Noel Perrotta EMORY UNIVERSITY Sydney Leimbach

Julia Denniss Chloe Kiernicki Jackson Kim Konrad Kraemer Cole Otto Devany Sandoval Charlotte Steinichen Wheeler Sutton Claiborne Wilson Carlin Zaprowski David Zink GEORGIA REGENTS UNIVERSITY Joanna Lu GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY Drew Barrows

MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY Sease Akighir MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Brandon Fountain MERCER UNIVERSITY Robert Marier MIAMI UNIVERSITY Natalie Northrop MORMON MISSION TRIP Xan Likes NEW YORK UNIVERSITY Linseigh Green Giovanni Roca

Anne Marie Simoneaux

Julian Grady Tori Hammen

NORTHEASTERN

FORDHAM UNIVERSITY

Brian Mooney

UNIVERSITY

Rose Carlisle

Emily Peoples

Brooke Elowe

Cole Werner

Ian Werntz

FURMAN UNIVERSITY

GEORGIA STATE

EMORY UNIVERSITY

Max DeMacedo

UNIVERSITY

Nicole Campbell

Joey Gogol

Rebecca Bryant

Michael Labib

Smith Childs

Quang Bui

OXFORD COLLEGE OF

PALM BEACH

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HARVARD UNIVERSITY

ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY

Rey Pascual

Morgan Tolbert

Kevin Jackson

INDIANA UNIVERSITY

PRATT INSTITUTE

Tom Maguire

BLOOMINGTON

Anna Jacobson

GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY Webb George

Anna Cote GEORGIA COLLEGE &

Jack Trainor

SAINT MARY’S COLLEGE Emily Harrast

STATE UNIVERSITY Catherine Riley

KENNESAW STATE

Stephanie Rogers

UNIVERSITY

Will Varalla

Adam Tesfai

Johanna Pinto SAMFORD UNIVERSITY Grace Packer SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY Alex Piovesan

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ALUMNI NEWS

ST. EDWARD’S UNIVERSITY

Bryce Finch

UNIVERSITY OF

UNIVERSITY OF

Benji Fitten

Clara Gastaldi

CALIFORNIA,

SOUTH CAROLINA

Allison Griner

SANTA BARBARA

Colin Flynn

STANFORD UNIVERSITY

Jack Haidet

Isabel Mellits

Dawit Gebre

Sage Hardin

SWARTHMORE COLLEGE Cameron Wiley TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY Annie Beeson Jonathan Dick Joseph Geeslin Adam Smith THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA LiLi Byce

UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Gabri Herman

Liam Torpy

Hallie Arena

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH

Andrew Houghton

Caitie Faust

UNIVERSITY OF

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA

MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK

Kevin Coughlin

Emma Johnson Jack Langner Dylan Lawson Candice Lee Tali Locarnini Jennings Mabry Alex Magee Nathan Maulding Brett Moran Scotti Morris Olivia Moss William Mudd

THE OHIO STATE

Chandler Mulford

UNIVERSITY

Will Pearson

Hilary Kordecki

Ryan Prater

Marlaina Schwab

Caroline Rogg Layton Self

Emma Howard UNIVERSITY OF Aidan Caesar Katie Hall Alyssa LeVorse Julianna LeVorse Matt McBryan Gus McNearney Sam Phelts Nick Platford

Addie Stribling

ALABAMA

Patrick Sullivan

Danielle Antos

Devin Summers

Rebecca Campbell

Caroline Tally

Hannah Christopher

Alex Taylor

Adare Daly

Zachary Taylor

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI

Laura Faenza

Liam Thayer

Matthew Murphy

ALABAMA IN HUNTSVILLE Collin Wilcox

Elizabeth Quirk Margaret Sysyn Savannah Wilson Colin Zeek

Frederick Torpy Matthew Wathen

UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN

THE UNIVERSITY OF

Elizabeth Gould

NORTH CAROLINA AT THE UNIVERSITY OF

CHAPEL HILL

UNIVERSITY OF

GEORGIA

Addie Frank

NORTH GEORGIA

Morgan Ilse

Austin Bunker

Carter Babaz Noah Barulic

UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY Jenna Kane

MISSISSIPPI

THE UNIVERSITY OF

THE UNIVERSITY OF

UNIVERSITY OF

Grant Haushalter

Davis Sykes

Alex BeMiller

UNITED STATES

Matt Boerner

MILITARY ACADEMY

UNIVERSITY OF

Katie Buckis

Kenneth Brinson

NOTRE DAME

Meg Byrne

Kyle Murdy

Lauren Hann

VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY Kelsey Carrier Myriam Shehata VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY Katie Reteneller Grace Stagliano VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY Ryan Barlik Will Duma WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY Emma Prince WASHINGTON & JEFFERSON COLLEGE Jack King WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY Ian Gipson XAVIER UNIVERSITY Anne Locker Joe Monaghan

Claire Maxa

Ben Carroll Caroline Clabby

UNIVERSITY OF

(Deferred—Gap Year)

CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES

Maggie Schaffer

Megan FitzPatrick

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CLASS OF 2015

Alumni Generations

Alumni Generations celebrates the legacy of an alumnus/na with a current child or grandchild enrolled at Marist School. This spring 31 members of the Class of 2015 gathered with their Marist alumni parent or grandparent to mark this special occasion.

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Drew Barrows with father Kevin J. Barrows ’81

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Annie Beeson with mother Mary Anne Spalding Beeson ’85

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Alex BeMiller with mother Patricia Halligan BeMiller ’82

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Katie Buckis with mother Christine Byrne Buckis ’85

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Meg Byrne with father James G. Byrne ’83

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Smith Childs with parents James W. Childs ’86 and Natalie Smith Childs ’86

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Caroline Clabby with parents James W. Clabby, III ’86 and Mary Kathleen Hagearty Clabby ’86

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Aidan Crean with father David B. Crean ’83

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Brooke Elowe with mother Gina Sykes Elowe ’83

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Benji Fitten with father Marc J. Fitten ’91

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Mary Kate Cicchillo with mother Kelleen Fitzgerald ’85

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Addie Frank with father Brian H. Frank ’86

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Joseph Geeslin with mother Sandra Snow Geeslin ’85

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Ian Gipson with father John H. Gipson, Jr. ’83

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Tori Hammen with father Gregory M. Hammen ’82

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Sage Hardin with grandfather Allen S. Hardin ’47

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Tali Locarnini with mother Roxanne Ross Locarnini ’88

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Mary Elizabeth Mazziotti with parents Thomas J. Mazziotti ’88 and Jennifer Wooley Mazziotti ’88 and grandfather H. Michael Wooley ’63

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Emily Peoples with parents Gregory A. Peoples ’83 and Cecilia Nicholson Peoples ’83 and grandfather Brooks A. Nicholson ’58

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Nick Platford with father Thomas H. Platford ’76

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Stephanie Rogers with father Stephen R. Rogers ’77

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Maggie Schaffer with mother Carolyn Connolly Schaffer ’83

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Georgia Smith with father William R. Smith ’82

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Addie Stribling with mother Celine Sherman Stribling ’78

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Caroline Tally with father James E. Tally, II ’88

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Alex Taylor with mother Beth Sykes Taylor ’86

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Matthew Wathen with father David J. Wathen ’86

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Savannah Wilson with father Jeffrey T. Wilson ’80

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2015 Awards STAR AWARDS STAR STAR STAR STAR

Student: Julia Denniss Teacher: Mr. Mark Craddock Student: Myriam Shehata Teacher: Ms. Naitnaphit Limlamai

DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS Business and Computer Technology: Erin Egan (E-Business and Web Design), Anna Jacobson (Multimedia Design and Production), Konrad Kraemer (Computer Science), Jack Kratzenberg (Advanced Accounting), Bonnie Masters (Financial Management), Cole Otto (Programming), Colin Zeek (Basic Accounting) English: Marianna Hiles (9), Mary Katherine Fennelly (10), Robert Larmore (11; Father Brogley , S.M. Award for English Literature), Maggie Testani (11), Ananya Malhotra (AP Literature), Liv Kiely (AP Literature) Fine Arts: Choral Music: Lauren Hann (Chamber Choir), Nick Johnson (Chorale), Claire Maxa (National Choral Award), Natalie Selover (Concert Choir) Visual Arts: Sophia Ellenburg (9-10), Julia Kee (AP Studio Art), Myriam Shehata (AP Art History), Champ Sin (11-12) Instrumental Music: Noah Barulic (Gilmore Award), Brooke Elowe (Advanced Music Theory), Candice Lee (Armstrong Award), Devin Summers (Sousa Award), Zachary Taylor (AP Music Theory) Drama: Nicole Schroeder (9-12)

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Mathematics: Carol Beatty (Geometry), Charlie Daniel (AP Statistics), Jack Dinges (Algebra II), Myriam Shehata (AP Calculus and 11-12), Christina Shin (Precalculus), Ben Wise (9-10) Modern and Classical Languages: French: Tess Denniss (French IV), Charlie Pickell (AP French), Maggie Sjostrom (French II), Isabel Weber (French III), Miranda Wesley (French I) German: Sophia Ellenburg (German III), Victoria Morgan (German IV), Michael Sherman (AP German), Charles Whitehead (German I), Camryn Wolf (German II) Latin: Mason Bussey (Latin III), Isabella Hay (Latin I), Chloe Kiernicki (Latin IV), Christian McKittrick (AP Latin), Michael Torpy (Latin II) Spanish: Kelsey Carrier (AP Spanish), Anais Marenco (Spanish III), Andra Miletello (Spanish I), Christina Shin (Spanish IV), Conor Walsh (Spanish (II) Foreign Language National Exams National French Exam: Hadley Adair, Tess Denniss, Brandon Fountain, Sarah Goode, Maggie Sjostrom National German Exam: Carolyn Callahan, Hattie Chancy, Bailey Hall, Emma Prince, Bianca York National Latin Exam: Lesley Ehmer, Isabella Hay, Will Kingsfield, Hannah Marier, Adam Steinichen, Michael Torpy National Spanish Exam: Luis Bowen, Lauren Bittick, Kelsey Carrier, Hilena Gebre, Anais Marenco, Andrea Marenco, Andrea Miletello, Basil Mirza, Ben Wise, Aaron Valadez Physical Education: Dean Johnson (9-10), Josie Wirtz (9-10), Kenneth Brinson (1112), Caroline Tally (11-12)

Science: Katherine Cully (Biology), Charlie Daniel (Advanced Physics), Jack Dinges (Advanced Chemistry), Moran Geurts (Chemistry), Nick Isaf (AP Chemistry), Konrad Kraemer (AP Physics), Natalie Quirk (AP Biology), Wheeler Sutton (Physics), Camryn Wolf (Advanced Biology) Social Studies: Mackenzie Childs (AP World History), Craig Cronin (10), Jack Dinges (AP European History), Ananya Malhotra (Bill Jordan ’35 Award for Excellence in US History), Jack Pantlin (9), Ryan Smith (11), Zachary Taylor (12) Theology: Katherine Cully (9), Paul Stanley (9), Connor Fraundorf (10), Kehl Mackesey (10), Brendan Burke (11), Gracie Crump (11), Devin Summers (12), Caroline Tally (12)

CO-CURRICULAR RECOGNITION Blue & Gold Award: Katie Buckis Guidon Award: Addie Frank, Emma Johnson, Claire Monyak Rapier Award: Grace Stagliano, Charlotte Steinichen Marist Broadcasting Club Director’s Medal: Kevin Jackson St. Genesius Award—Fine Arts: Bryce Finch St. Cecelia Award—Fine Arts: Linseigh Green

BOOK AWARDS Columbia University Book Award: Courtney Peters Dartmouth Book Award: Charlie Pickell Emory University Book Award: Maggie Bonatz Harvard Book Award: Nick Isaf Johns Hopkins University Book Award: Ananya Malhotra Notre Dame Book Award: Brendan Burke

St. Mary’s College Book Award: Caroline Bradley University of Pennsylvania Book Award: Emma Burns University of Virginia Book Award: Robert Larmore Vanderbilt Book Award: Liam Kirchner Yale Book Award: Charlie Daniel

SENIOR HONORS National Merit Finalists: Chris Bertasi, Julia Denniss, Tom Maguire, Katie Reteneller, Myriam Shehata, Charlotte Steinichen National Achievement Finalists: Kenneth Brinson, Dawit Gebre National Hispanic Scholars: Rey Pascual St. Thomas Aquinas Award— Academic Competition: Sydney Apple, Maggie Schaffer

Sedes Sapientiae is Marist School’s highest honor, conferred by the faculty upon the senior who excels in scholarship, loyalty, and service and who best represents the values for which Marist School stands.

Sedes Myriam Shehata approaches every Sapientiae: opportunity with unparalleled drive and Myriam Shehata energy. During her time at Marist School, Myriam has thrived in academics, athletically, and with her peers. She took on the most rigorous curriculum possible at Marist and not only succeeded, but excelled, becoming the Class of 2015’s valedictorian, a STAR Student, a National Merit Finalist, and a Presidential Scholar.

Outside of the classroom, Myriam is a leader in campus ministry, serving her fellow students and the community as an Emmaus and Altar Server board member, retreat leader, grade level coordinator, peer leader, and intern at the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. She also triumphed on the cross country team, placing at the state championships every year she participated on the team. In her spare time, Myriam is learning Arabic, her third language.

Myriam will attend Vanderbilt University as a Cornelius Vanderbilt Scholar in the fall.

Father Hageman Award— Journalism: Devin Summers Father Brennan Award—Fine Arts: Tim Kiely Dean Hargis Award—Athletics: Kenneth Brinson, Morgan Ilse, Grace Packer Scholar Athlete: Kevin Jackson, Myriam Shehata Father McCormack Award— Campus Ministry: Smith Childs, Devin Summers Speculum Justitiae Award— Community Service: Ryan Barlik, Hilary Kordecki Harley Kimmel Awards— Valedictorian and Salutatorian: Myriam Shehata, Carlin Zaprowski

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has sponsored the AJC Cup award since 1927 to honor a promising senior who excels in all areas of campus life. Students are nominated and selected by the faculty members, and the winner is awarded a trophy and a scholarship to be applied to college expenses.

Atlanta JournalConstitution Cup: Carlin Zaprowski had a family legacy to uphold Carlin Zaprowski on campus when she came to Marist School.

Her father, Lenny Zaprowski, is a member of the Class of 1986.

However, in her time here, Carlin has made her own distinct imprint at Marist as a reporter for the Marist Broadcasting Club (MBC), a star varsity soccer player, and in campus ministry. Carlin may have earned celebrity status interviewing the “War Eagle of the Week” on MBC, but her achievements are well-known on the soccer field as starting goalie for the girls’ varsity soccer team for the last four years ending in state championship titles for the last three years. In 2014, she was awarded the DiVaristy.com AAAA Player of the Year. She has also served as an Emmaus board member, Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist, peer leader, and retreat leader. Her academic accomplishments earned her the salutatorian for the Class of 2015.

Carlin will attend the Georgia Institute of Technology in the fall.

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2014-2015 Retirements Tricia Glidewell Marist School Principal Father Joel Konzen put it perfectly when he said at Tricia Glidewell’s retirement celebration, “When someone spends 36 years at a single workplace, it’s a pretty good sign that the match was a happy one.” Carrying many awards and accolades with her, Tricia retired in June after devoting the entirety of her career to Marist School, spending the first 28 years teaching science and the final eight as academic dean. Throughout the years, she had a tremendous impact on the Marist community.

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If I have any skill at teaching, it is because I shared

The biology classes taught by Mrs. Glidewell during

an office for two decades with Tricia Glidewell, and

my time at Marist not only heightened my interest in

her compassion and brilliance made me want to be

the subject, but gave me the foundation I needed to

better than I was.

pursue the subject at higher levels.

Steven Lorys, Marist School Science Teacher

Dr. Rebecca Yahr ’89. Dr. Yahr is earning her doctorate at Duke University and currently works at the Royal

The caliber of my high school biology education was

Botanical Gardens in Edinburgh, Scotland.

driven by the excellence of Mrs. Glidewell’s teaching and is undoubtedly one of the reasons why I am a

The fact that she is so devoted to her family and

scientist today.

involved in her church and has consistently

Sara Freeman, Ph.D. ’03. Dr. Freeman is presently

dedicated so much of herself to Marist over the last

investigating the neurobiological causes of autism at the

three-plus decades is nothing short of remarkable.

University of California at Davis.

Tricia has led us all with a spirit of honor and gentleness. She has guided so many of us

Father Hartnett knew what he was doing when he

personally and professionally. Tricia is an amazing

hired Tricia, newly graduated from Georgia Tech, to

wife to Sam and mother to Sarah ’03 and Ryan ’07.

teach science. She has an immense love of

After God, there is no doubt that her family is her

science—an invaluable component in a school run

first priority.

by priests who have degrees in many things other

Jenni Ellis, Former Marist School Assistant Principal,

than science. Through her summer AP workshops,

new Head of School for Sophia Academy

she and other teachers helped Marist to make a name in the broader community, a name that bespoke academic excellence.

Rev. Joel Konzen, S.M., Principal

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It is evident Tricia Glidewell had a special presence that will be missed at Marist. In the words of Former Assistant Principal Jenni Ellis, “She has provided us — both individually and collectively — perspective that is, no doubt, divinely inspired.”

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For Tony Cordell, leaving Marist School after 33 years, is not an end. It’s just a beginning. After telling a story of running out of gas in his very first car, Cordell, in his inimitable style, told faculty on his last day that he’s “still got a lot of gas left in his tank.” Cordell was hired at Marist in 1982 as a librarian, and then, after four years, he joined the social studies faculty teaching geography, U.S. History, World History, U.S. Government, and AP Government as well as a variety of electives.

Along the way, he coached varsity tennis and 9th grade football, and was honored with awards, including the Frank P. Hagan Coach’s Award and the Loridans Academic Fellowship. He shared his musical talents with the Marist community, playing guitar and other instruments for musical theatre productions, and served the broader educational community as a College Board consultant, an Advanced Placement reader and contributor to the McGraw-Hill ONboard Series for AP Government.

He was fortunate that both of his children, Keith ’01 and Libby ’07, attended Marist during his tenure.

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Marcia Dunn

Marcia Dunn taught at Marist School for 15 years, joining the mathematics faculty in 2000 after teaching previously at Our Lady of the Assumption in Atlanta; Beaumont School for Girls in Cleveland, Ohio; and Our Lady of Victory in West Haven, Connecticut. Over the years, she taught Marist students pre-algebra, algebra, and pre-calculus; and also served as moderator for the National Honor Society; the mathematics honor society, Mu Alpha Theta; the math team; and the Thespians. Dunn’s colleagues in the math department praise her for her calm and gentle manner, saying she models kindness, respect, and goodness for faculty and students alike. Though Dunn looks forward to traveling and spending more time with her children (Meghan, Peter ’01, Mark ’03, Ann ’05) and grandchildren in Athens, Georgia; Seattle; and New Haven, Connecticut, Dunn will not be a stranger to Marist after she retires. She’ll be working part-time in the Marist library.

2015 ALUMNI AWARD WINNERS The Outstanding Young Alumnus/na award recognizes a recent alumnus or alumna for his or her achievements in career or service to the community.

Wynne Kelly ’96 currently serves as an assistant attorney at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, Department of Justice, in Washington, D.C. He previously worked as an associate at Hunton & Williams LLP and as a judicial clerk for the Honorable K. Michael Moore.

In 2006, Kelly co-founded the Dave Nee Foundation after the suicide of his friend and Fordham University classmate, Dave Nee. The foundation is dedicated to raising awareness of depression, the importance and efficacy Outstanding of treatment, and suicide prevention. Additionally, the foundation created Young Alumnus Uncommon Counsel, to raise awareness of depression and the importance Wynne P. Kelly ’96 of treatment for law students. The foundation maintains LawLifeline, a website which provides law students information about stress and mental health concerns as well as available resources. After serving as a director for eight years, including three as president of the board, he currently serves as an advisory board member for the organization.

In 2005, Kelly was awarded the Archibald R. Murray Public Service Award and has received multiple Department of Justice Special Achievement Awards. Kelly has a bachelor’s degree in government and English from Georgetown University and a JD from Fordham University School of Law.

The Father Hartnett Service Award recognizes an alumnus/na or other individual for his or her exemplary service to Marist School.

Knox Withers ’96 is a partner at Arnall Golden Gregory. He is a member of the hiring committee and served as the work assignment coordinator for the summer associate program from 2009–2012. In 2010, the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation honored Withers with its Domestic Violence “Breaking the Cycle” Award for providing dedicated, consistent support to those who seek court-ordered protection from domestic violence. He has been recognized as a “Rising Star” in Business Litigation by Georgia Super Lawyers, 2012–2015.

Withers focuses his practice on business and real estate litigation. He Fr. Hartnett Service Award dedicates significant time to the firm’s pro bono efforts, having represented C. Knox Withers ’96 numerous victims of domestic violence in actions for protection against their abusers. Withers actively promotes the mission of Marist School, serving for many years on the executive board of the Marist Alumni Association, including as president.

He has also volunteered with the Georgia State Bar, the Lawyers Club of Atlanta, University of Georgia School of Law Student Bar Association, the Journal of Intellectual Property Law, Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation, and the Chief Justice’s Commission on Professionalism. Withers enjoys home improvement, working in his yard, and spending time with his wife, Tracy, and their daughters, Frances and Catherine.

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Distinguished Alumnus Award William G. Roche ’76

The Distinguished Alumnus/na Award recognizes an alumnus/na for his or her professional, civic, or religious leadership in the community.

Bill Roche ’76 is a partner at King & Spalding, representing clients such as The Coca-Cola Company, Roark Capital, General Electric, SecureWorks, and Under Armour. He has been recognized as a leading lawyer in mergers and acquisitions, technology transaction, intellectual property, and outsourcing. Roche joined King & Spalding in 1983 and became a partner in 1991.

Roche is a member of the 75th graduating class and the last all-male class at Marist School. While at Marist he achieved multiple successes as his class valedictorian, Journal Cup Winner, Student Council President, Literary Magazine Editor, actor, and bench-warmer for the basketball team. In 1980, he completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Notre Dame and was the first student to serve as both the chairman of the student union and president of the student body. Roche graduated from law school at Stanford University as a member of Order of the Coif in 1983.

Roche married Susan Dinos in 1985 and is the proud parent of Marist graduates, William ’06 and Kate ’10, who are pursuing a finance degree at Kennesaw State and a medical degree at Harvard University, respectively. He remains devoted to Marist School and its mission; Roche has served on the Board of Trustees since 2005 and is the current chair.

MARIST MATTERS 18

Dear members of the Class of 2015,

Wherever your journey takes you, remember that you will always be part of the Marist community.

Congratulations and welcome to the Marist Alumni Association!

You join a diverse group of over 8,000 alumni across the country who share the mission of Marist School by living out their faith, serving their communities, and staying connected to each other and the school.

As vice president for institutional advancement, I have had the pleasure of working with and getting to know many alumni who contribute their time, talent, and resources to Marist, giving back to the institution that played such an important role in forming who they are today.

The Office for Institutional Advancement, which includes the alumni, communications, and development offices, works to develop and enhance alumni programming and resources, such as alumni events and reunions; social media groups; networking, mentoring and counseling services; service and spirituality opportunities; Marist Matters; and more. In May, we were pleased to welcome Maureen Davidson as the new director of alumni relations. I encourage you to reach out to Maureen, or other members of our alumni team, for more information about the programs and services we offer alumni.

Your time at Marist has prepared you for the new and exciting challenges you will face after graduation. Wherever your journey takes you, remember that you will always be part of the Marist community. I encourage you to take Fr. Bill Rowland’s message from the Senior Send-Off prayer service to heart and remember to keep the faith, serve your community, and stay connected with each other and with Marist School.

On behalf of the Alumni Association and the entire Advancement Office, I wish you all the best in this exciting next step in your lives and look forward to seeing you back on campus soon.

Congratulations again!

Sincerely,

Angela H. Dorsey Vice President for Institutional Advancement

James B. Roberts ’99 Annual Fund Vice-Presidents

Sarah Carr Evans ’93 Megan Citarella Stewart ’95 Annual Fund Co-Chair

Matt Withers ’99 Communications Vice-President

Katie Caperton Joiner ’98 Communications Co-Chair

Bob Klingensmith ’60 Membership Vice-President

Kelly Tallman Garrison ’98 Membership Co-Chair

Brandon McGraw ’06 Reunion Vice-President

Emily Young McEvoy ’90 Reunion Co-Chair

Claire Long Conarro ’06

2015–2016 Alumni President’s Cabinet

President

Alumni Golf Tournament May 1, 2015

Marist Baseball Reunion May 2, 2015

Peggy Adams Memorial Mass May 3, 2015

MAY & JUNE

Events Recap

Service & Spirituality Vice-President

John Lanier ’04 Service & Spirituality Co-Chair

Mark Galvin ’85 Special Events Vice-President

Dee Lane Eades ’79

Family Mass May 3, 2015

Special Events Co-Chair

Caitlin Mizell Hamilton ’05 Directors

Tony Nicholson ’58 Mike Reeves ’67 David Sikes ’76 C. Knox Withers ’96

Senior Send-Off May 15, 2015

Ex-Officio

R. Sean McEvoy ’86 Historian

Richard J. Reynolds, III ’52

Ivy Street Alumni Luncheon June 9, 2015

Celebrating the Legacy of Philanthropy For the past several years, The Way. The Hope. The Promise. The Campaign for Marist School. has been transforming Marist School’s campus, providing new and renovated spaces in which students can learn, grow, and thrive. Ivy Street Center and the new Arcade Dining Area, both of which officially opened for the 2014-2015 school year, are two of the most visible outcomes made possible by the generosity of campaign donors.

This year’s students were the first to use the outstanding athletic facilities and academic spaces in Ivy Street Center, whose state-of-the-art technology and collaboration-friendly breakout areas undoubtedly invigorate Marist’s renowned academics. Additionally, while not intended, the Class of 2015 has the distinction of nicknaming the new Arcade Dining Area, which is reserved for seniors only during lunch. Always on view behind the glass walls of their dining area, the seniors quickly dubbed the space the “bubble” or the “fish bowl”.

So ingrained was this idea to the class that it even inspired the Class of 2015’s salutatorian Carlin

Zaprowski’s graduation speech, which swirled around her favorite childhood movie, Finding Nemo.

Besides nicknaming the Arcade Dining Area, the Class of 2015 has left another imprint on Marist School’s campus in honor of the capital campaign.

On their Senior Send-Off day, they received a lasting legacy in the form of a bench dedicated to them and placed next to Ivy Street Center.

These students, now Marist’s youngest alumni, will be remembered forever as having been part of a transformational time for the school. Their Marist experience, greatly enhanced by the many campus improvements made possible by The Way. The Hope. The Promise. capital campaign, is being preserved for generations to come through the generous support of many campaign donors.

Though tremendous progress has been made thus far, the campaign is not yet completed. There is still an opportunity for you to leave your mark on Marist School. Make your commitment today at wayhopepromise.com and ensure that Marist remains a leader and model for Catholic secondary education.

Marist School congratulates the Class of 2015!

Many blessings in your future endeavors.

To see more photos from graduation, visit maristschool.zenfolio.com/graduation2015

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SAVE THE DATE

Marist Homecoming!

Friday, October 2, 2015 Come home to Marist School this fall! Homecoming festivities include a BBQ Dinner for alumni and families, the Blue & Gold Circle induction ceremony, and an exciting face-off on the football field.

Some alumni will celebrate their reunions this fall, while others will have their reunions during the inaugural Reunion Weekend in spring 2016. Stay tuned for more information from the Marist alumni office.

For up-to-date information on Homecoming, reunions, and other alumni events, please visit marist.com/alumni or contact us at alumni@marist.com or (770) 936-6491.