SUMMER 2012
Greater Cincinnati’s Jesuit High School
Men for Others
Congratulations
Class of
2012
ALSO: THANK YOU MR. CAHILL
PRESIDENT’S
MESSAGE BY TIMOTHY A. HOWE
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ne of the first Jesuits who worked closely with St. Ignatius used to say that there were three kinds of houses in the Society: the professed houses, the schools and the road. I’ve spent a lot of time on the road this year! In the Fall, Ralph Nardini and I did an east coast swing through Washington, Philadelphia and New York. Then in January we traveled to Phoenix. In February, Steve and Terry Schrantz
opened their home to over 80 alums, their wives and friends for our annual Mass and reunion in Naples, Florida. The next day we traveled to Ocean Reef and visited our board chair Mr. Mike McGraw and his wife, along with some other very good friends of St. X. March found alumni director John Schrantz and me in the San Francisco Bay Area. In April I was in in St. Louis. On July 7, we’ll have our second annual Northern Michigan Mass and reunion at the Cassady home in Leland. The Long Blue Line is also wide, as our graduates have spread across the country and around the world. When I meet with them and hear about their lives after St. X, I think of the image from Ezekiel where the water flows out in every direction from the temple. Where these waters flow they refresh; everything lives where the river goes. (47.9) Men have achieved success in their careers, everything from teaching and finance to medicine and hi-tech. But they haven’t forgotten the call to be Men for Others. Most have found some way to volunteer their expertise and generously support some educational or non-profit effort in their community. All are grateful for what they received during their four years at St. Xavier and want to give back. So whether you live in the Greater
Cincinnati area or someplace far away, I hope you’ll stay in touch. Stop by school or come to the reunion when we visit your area. Several alums told me how they weren’t sure whether they would feel comfortable coming to an event where they didn’t know if a classmate would be there or not. Quickly they discover that they have an instant bond with men who have attended St. X in a different year or even a different decade, because they have all been formed into a Xavier Man Forever. And they are gratified to discover the community of Bombers that surrounds them in their new hometown. I hope these groups will continue to connect informally throughout the year. A good-sized group of alumni in Los Angeles met for dinner last month. One Bay Area alum invited the others to come to his house and watch a St. X football game on his big screen in the Fall. Feel free to contact our Alumni Office if we can help publicize these events in your area.
“Whether you live in the Greater Cincinnati area or someplace far away, I hope you’ll stay in touch.”
CONTENTS summer 2012 COVER FEATURE
VOL. XL, NO. 3, SUMMER 2012 “It is not the actual physical exertion that counts towards one’s progress, nor the nature of the task, but by the spirit of faith with which it is undertaken.” — St. Francis Xavier
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Graduation/Where Are They Going?
GRADUATION PHOTOS BY JAY BACHEMIN (’73) Bombers celebrate at the conclusion of commencement exercises. Read about the ceremony on page 3.
Grads look over their diplomas. See where their next steps will take them on page 3.
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Thank You Mr. Cahill
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by Paul J. Zook (’57)
6 WE arE ST. X 12 PrINCIPal’S MESSagE 13 STraTEgIC PlaN UPdaTE 16 vICE PrESIdENT’S MESSagE 18 MEET alvIN WUlFEKUHl 20 alUMNI/FaCUlTY Q & a 21 alUMNI X-CErPTS 24 X-PEdITIONS 26 WElCOME BECKY SCHUlTE
A favorite teacher for years, Jim Cahill works with one of his many students. Thank you Mr. Cahill, page 14. Photos by Jay Bachemin (‘73)
27 STUdENT Q & a 29 CalENdar
AdministrAtion Rev. Timothy A. Howe, S.J., President Rev. Edward L. Pigott, S.J. (’55), Rector Mr. William O. Sandquist, Interim Principal BoArd of trustees Mrs. Beth L. Basil Mrs. Ann M. Berger Mr. John Bloomstrom Mr. David J. Cassady (’75) Mr. Matthew I. Dunch, S.J. Ms. Cynthia A. Fazio Mr. Thomas A. Gill Rev. Michael J. Graham, S.J. Mr. Richard A. Haglage (’73) Mr. Richard J. Hidy (’81) Rev. Timothy A Howe S.J., Ex Officio Rev. Patrick E. McGrath, S.J. Mr. Michael S. McGraw (’73) Board Chair Dr Susan Mosley-Howard Mr. William J. Mulvihill (’65) Rev. Edward L. Piggott S.J. (’55) Ex Officio Rev. James S. Prehn, S.J. Mr. John B. Schmitz (’78) Mr. Michael Schuster Mr. Michael G. Stenger (’79) Mr. Richard E. Thornburgh (’70) Rev. William L. Verbryke, S.J. (’71) ContriButors Rev. Dennis P. Ahern, S.J. (’56) Douglas W. Bierer (’12) Cheryl L. Asper Sylvia M. Betz Cathy M. Cionni Joseph A. Conway (’78) Colleen S. King Heidi B. Eveleigh Edmund L. Franchi Richard W. Hidy (’12) Rev. Timothy A Howe, S.J. David B. Mueller (’72) William J. Mulvihill (’65) Ralph A. Nardini (’77) Matthew C. Rieger (’13) Anthony E. Schad (’81) John A. Schrantz (’96) Becky J. Schulte Timothy J. Schroeder (’75) Andrew E. Sweeny (’68) Paul J. Zook (‘57) Art direCtor/designer June Pfaff Daley, Daley design Printing Joseph Berning Printing Company St. Xavier Magazine is published three times a year by the alumni, development and communications offices. St. Xavier High School 600 W. North Bend Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45224-1499 Phone (513) 761-7815 ext. 121 (513) 761-7600 ext. 121 Fax (513) 761-2586 http://www.stxavier.org e-mail bschulte@stxavier.org Alumni Hot Line 1-800-572-5340 ext. 114 Direct all Letters to the Editor, address changes, or other correspondence to the above address. Postmaster: Send address corrections to: St. Xavier Magazine, 600 W. North Bend Road, Cincinnati, OH 45224-1499.
Class of 2012
Commencement Exercises June 6, 2012, 378 young men were welcomed into the Long Blue Line of St. Xavier alumni. The class of 2012 followed the members of the Class of 1962 into the Cintas Center for the graduation ceremony. The alumni from the Class of 1962 upheld the tradition of the 50 year anniversary class leading the procession. Principal David Mueller acknowledged both the alumni and soon to be graduates: “Graduates, I’ll be long gone when, in 2062, you celebrate the 50th anniversary of your graduation. As much as the world is changing year by year, who knows what it will be like in 2062. The men and women behind me, your teachers, have guided you to begin to develop the knowledge and skills to help you meet these changes. And beyond simply meeting these changes, your teachers and I are confident that you will play a large role in shaping the changes. Seniors, we have been impressed by your intelligence, positive leadership, and orientation towards service. To me your most winning attribute has been your good spirit and your knack for building relationships. I wish that I could be around in 50 years to look back on the ways in which you have guided the world in the spirit of the Jesuit motto of Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam, All for the Greater Glory of God.” Benjamin Weiner spoke on behalf of the senior class 2012. Mr. Rob Davis of the St. Xavier Class of 1984 was the commencement speaker. Principal Dave Mueller announced the following as receiving special achievement awards: The J. Harold Kotte, M.D. Biology Award is given to the senior who demonstrates zeal for knowledge and skills in the life sciences as evidenced by academic achievement in a range of life sciences courses as well as commitment to life
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sciences programs and activities. The 2012 recipient was Lyon Z. Wang. Chemistry: Sven Z. Wang Community Service: Roberto T. K. Fernandez Computer Science: Andrew J. Richter english: Benjamin G. Weiner French: George A. Spohr V German: John B. Miller Latin: J. Jacob Stevens Mathematics: Christopher W. Hecht Music: Luke V. Fay Performing Arts: nicholas M. Melnyk Health/Physical education: Kevin e. Reilly, Jr. Physics: Ryan n. Welch Religious education: Christopher W. Hecht Social Studies: Jorge F. Bucki Lopez Spanish: nathaniel T. Dorlac Visual Arts: John F. Poland III Mr. William Sandquist presented the Senior Scholar Award. This is for the graduate with the highest cumulative average for all four years. This year, the highest four year average of 97.788 was earned by Benjamin G. Weiner. Since 1986 the St. Xavier Faculty Association has honored a student who has indicated an interest in teaching, who has demonstrated academic responsibility and a concern for others, and who has the potential to be a caring, creative and professional teacher. In 1989, the award was named after a dedicated member of the St. Xavier Faculty Association, Father Joe Brennan, S.J. The 2012 Joe Brennan Award, was presented by Mrs. Kim McLaughlin, President of the St. Xavier Faculty Association, to Jonathan C. Cole. Mr. Dan Minelli presented the St. Francis Xavier Service Award, which is given to a graduate who has demonstrated
concern for St. Xavier High School and who has given of himself to the school in all its facets. The graduate should embody fully what is meant by service— performance of a labor for the benefit of others. Furthermore, he should be one who has not sought personal glory but has tried to do what is best for others. This year, by vote of the faculty, the award was conferred upon Ishmael e. Lucas. Fr. Timothy A. Howe, S.J. presented the Charles Farrell Memorial Leadership Award. This award was established by the Alumni Association and is intended to recognize a graduate who gives promise of being an outstanding Catholic lay leader in his church and in his community. The recipient should be a young man who has displayed qualities which indicate that he will be a believing, practicing Catholic, a young man of high moral standards, committed to the service of God and neighbor. More than just a good person, the recipient should be a strong person who is not afraid to take a stand. This year, by vote of the faculty, the award was conferred upon Adam C. Lehnig. Fr. edward Pigott, S.J. presented the Jesuit Secondary education Association Award given to the graduate who most closely resembles the profile of what Jesuit education is trying to accomplish, namely to form a well-rounded person who is intellectually competent, open to growth, religious, loving, and committed to doing justice in generous service to the people of God. This year’s recipient was Richard W. Hidy.
CONGRATULATIONS
Class of 2012
Where are they going? GO FORTH AND SET THE WORLD ON FIRE! 378 members of the class of 2012 will be doing just that as they move on to the next stage of their lives as members of the St. Xavier long Blue line. Here is a look at the class of 2012 by the numbers: 18 National Merit Semifinalists/Finalists 29 additional Nationally Commended Students 3 students in the national Hispanic recognition Program 3 appointed to the United States Naval academy 84% of the class received some type of academic or athletic scholarship
award totaling $42,000,000 24% will attend a roman Catholic college or university with 10% continuing their academic career at a Jesuit school. The class of 2012 graduates will move on to attend 86 different colleges and universities Here is where the class of 2012 is heading…. 75 to Ohio State University 62 to University of Cincinnati 36 to Miami University 34 to University of Dayton 13 to Xavier University 11 to University of Notre Dame 10 to Saint Louis University 8 to Indiana University 8 to Loyola University Chicago 7 to Ohio University 6 to University of Alabama 5 to the “Ivies” (2) Harvard; (1) Columbia; (1) Penn; (1) Yale 4 to Eastern Michigan University 4 to University of South Carolina 3 to Marquette University
3 to University of Michigan 3 to Military Academies; (3) Naval Academy 3 to Northern Kentucky University 3 to Purdue University 3 to Thomas More College 3 to University of Kentucky 3 to Vanderbilt 2 to Centre College 2 to Clemson University 2 to Columbia College Chicago 2 to George Washington University 2 to Georgetown University 2 to Northwestern University 2 to Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
2 to University of Akron 2 to University of Utah 1 to Baldwin Wallace 1 to Ball State University 1 to Bellarmine University 1 to Belmont University 1 to Boston College 1 to Bowling Green University 1 to Capitol University 1 to Chaminade University 1 to College of Charleston 1 to College of Mount St. Joseph 1 to College of the Desert 1 to College of William and Mary 1 to College-Conservatory of Music 1 to Denison University
1 to DePaul University 1 to DePauw University 1 to Emory College 1 to Georgia Institute of Technology 1 to Grove City College 1 to Howard University 1 to John Carroll University 1 to Kansas State University 1 to Kenyon College 1 to Lehigh University 1 to Maryland Institute College of Art 1 to Miami University Hamilton 1 to Morehead State University 1 to Northeastern University 1 to Ohio Northern University 1 to Ohio State University Newark 1 to Rochester Institute of Technology 1 to Texas Tech University 1 to The Citadel 1 to University of Arizona 1 to University of Arkansas 1 to University of California Los Angeles 1 to University of Chicago 1 to University of Colorado Boulder 1 to University of Dallas 1 to University of Florida 1 to University of Illinois 1 to University of Miami 1 to University of Minnesota 1 to University of Mississippi 1 to University of Tampa 1 to University of Toledo 1 to Washington University 1 to Wheeling Jesuit University 1 to Whitman College 1 to Wittenberg University
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The President’s dinner On TueSDAy MAy 1, St. Xavier High School President Fr. Timothy Howe, S.J. welcomed more than 450 St. Xavier High School benefactors to the Schiff Family Conference Center on the campus of Xavier university. He offered his deepest thanks for the continued support they provide in so many ways so that the promise and mission of a Catholic, Jesuit education at St. Xavier is made possible for our 1,548 current students and for countless future members of the Long Blue Line. During the celebration the audience was entertained by the St. Xavier Strings ensemble “Chamber Blues” under the direction of Mr. Isaac M. Watras and the choral group “ensemble X” under the direction of Mr. Karl S. Thomsen. Fr. Howe, as he addressed the crowd, showed a 15-minute video that was prepared by St. Xavier graduate Ryan Spalazzi ‘95 in conjunction with the St. Xavier Healy Society to celebrate the 50th anniversary of racial diversity at St. X. To view this
wonderfully developed video in its entirety go to: http:// www.brightlightusa.com/st-x.html. As is custom, Fr. Howe was also happy to continue to carry on the tradition of recognizing faculty and staff members who have given 25 years of dedicated service to St. Xavier High School. This year Fr. Howe recognized Mr. Darryl L. Townley for his service to St. X. Fr. Howe also acknowledged departing board of trustee members and thanked them for their outstanding contributions, leadership and dedication to St. X. Departing board members recognized this year were: Mr. Robert J. Davis ’84, Dr. J. Richard Hirté, Mr. Lawrence A. Leser ’53, Mrs. Patricia P. Robertson and Mr. Timothy J. Schroeder ’75. The highlight of the evening was the awarding of the Magis and Insignis awards by Fr. Howe. Bro. Robert P. Donovan SM, MD received the 2012 Magis Award for his years of dedicated service in the greater Cincinnati community and for living the motto of a St. Xavier “man for others.” The final recognition of the evening was to bestow Mr. Braden A. Mechley ’54 with the 2012 Insignis Award for his lifelong commitment to St. Xavier High School. Background information of Bro. Donovan and Mr. Mechley can be found on the St. Xavier web page at: www.stxavier.org/ magis-insignis.
Photos clockwise from top: Fr. Howe congratulates Magis Recipient Bob Donovan; Insignis recipient Braden Mechley; Insignis members in attendance; Magis members in attendance.
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2012 X-Travaganza AnD COnneCT We DID. This year marked the inaugural year of X-Travaganza under new Director Mrs. Cathy Cionni. Cathy and her more than 700 volunteers worked tirelessly again this year for the young men of St. Xavier High School. Chairing the event this year were current parents David and Sarah Klein along with co-chairs Joe and Maria Arcuri. The 2012 X-Travaganza was a rousing success. This year’s X-Trav generated $749,190. The Grand Raffle, chaired by Paul and Laura Curry and Phil and Lela Collins, had another banner year contributing $235,690. The monies generated from X-Travaganza go towards tuition assistance and helping our faculty and staff to educate the young men of St. Xavier by giving them the tools necessary to work with our young men. The countless hours of preparation and incredible volunteer effort again raised the bar of expectations. Thank you to our more than 700 volunteers and to the wonderful generosity of those attending both the auction night as well as our Friday night lead in event chaired this year by Mike and Heidi Mechley–Felton. Thank you also to Tom and Michele Gill and Tom Gill Chevrolet for being our presenting sponsor and to PnC Bank for sponsoring this year’s Grand Raffle. With more than 700 volunteers it is impossible to thank everyone…but please know that your hard work and dedication truly are appreciated and make a difference for the boys.
Bidding fast and furious!
X-Travaganza 2013: 40th Anniversary Celebration! That’s right! now that we’ve made our ConneXions to the World and seen that “The Sky’s the Limit,” it’s time to bid farewell to X-Travaganza 2012 and welcome X-Travaganza 2013! Maria and Joe Acuri will be our chairpersons for the event next year, and they’re asking for your help. There are plenty of ways to become involved. Call 513-761-7815 ext. 111, 113, or 117. Whether it’s hosting a gift gathering party, participating in the Grand Raffle phone-a-thons, donating an item for auction, or putting your talents to the test by helping to plan and execute the event, you’re sure to have a great time, meeting great people, all working toward the common goal: making a St. Xavier education possible for every member of the student body. The year 2013 marks X-Travaganza’s 40th anniversary in providing tuition assistance and educational programs benefitting the students at St. Xavier. Special surprises will be planned to commemorate this amazing milestone throughout the year! We kick off XTravaganza 2013 as we have the previous two years with the Third Annual Ladies’ nine-Hole Golf Outing at Maketewah Country Club on September 26, 2012. It’s a scramble with a shotgun start. But have no fear! you don’t have to be a seasoned golfer to participate. This is a fun way to meet other St. X moms, grandmothers, aunts, and female supporters of the school. If you aren’t already part of a foursome, we’ll find one for you. Dinner and cocktails will be served following golf. Please consider attending even if you don’t wish to participate in the scramble. We especially look forward to welcoming the Class of 2016 moms. If you’d like to be part of the planning committee for this event, please contact the X-Travaganza office. Throughout X-Travaganza 2013’s 40th anniversary
top photo: tim Howe with chairpeople dave and sarah Klein. Photo below: ralph & sandy nardini with presenting sponsor tom gill.
season, we’ll also have events like the Online Auction to help jumpstart the holiday shopping season. you can find amazing items to give as gifts or buy for yourself. X-Travaganza’s First night celebration is the kick-off to the main XTravaganza event/live auction. Held on Friday night, it’s a casual environment filled with raffles, great food, a silent auction, and fabulous entertainment by St. Xavier’s own music students. This year, St. Xavier’s Drum Line provided a lively performance enjoyed by everyone. X-Travaganza’s premiere event and Live Auction take place on Saturday night. Complete with a sit-down, catered meal, this more formal evening is an opportunity to dress up and party down, bidding on fabulous items in both the silent and live auctions. Prizes include lavish vacations, fantastic travel and sporting activities, fine jewelry, family pets, and so much more. Whether you prefer something more laid back like First night or something more formal like X-Travaganza, mark your calendars now for March 8 & 9, 2013! SUMMEr 2012
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Students Give of Their Time, Mission annual Fund Phonathon Collection THAnK yOu ALuMnI for making our student phonathon a great success! This year more than 300 current St. Xavier Students received $248,355 in pledges to support the Annual Fund from 1,815 alumni. Thanks to the generosity of our alumni, our students’ Fall and Spring Phonathons were a great success and gave our students a first-hand look at giving back to the mission of St. Xavier thru the eyes of our alumni. Thank you also to Cincinnati Bell for their generous support by providing cell phones for our phonathon each year.
Senior Class Gift Program
ST. XAVIeR SenIORS have also begun their first steps into philanthropy by pledging more than $22,000 over the next five years as a part of the Senior Class Gift program. This program benefits students who are in need of tuition assistance. The Student development Chairmen who run both the Phonathon and the Senior Class Gift Program presented Fr. Tim Howe, S.J. with a check during graduation at the Cintas Center on June 6.
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AS IS THe nORM at St. Xavier students supported the Mission Collection program with their own treasure again this year. More than $80,000 was raised for mission collection efforts supporting worthy causes such as the African Birth Collective, the Bridge to Rwanda, Childhood Food Solutions, Jesuit Missions, nepal youth Foundation and more. As you read this magazine, in addition to collecting for the missions, 91 members of the class of 2013 are taking part in summer Mission Trips to Peru, Lakota in South Dakota, Chicago, new Orleans, ecuador, Vanceburg in Kentucky, and to the new Jersey city of Camden as well as two trips to Over the Rhine here in Cincinnati. We wish these young men and their chaperones the absolute best as they bring the spirit of St. Xavier High School to so many all around the world. Rev. Rick Millbourn, S.J. ’86 presided over the annual Commissioning Mass for St. Xavier students who will be taking part in mission trips this summer. While Rev. Millbourn and the St. X community celebrated the graduating class of 2012.
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Talents and BlOOd! Bomber Blood Runs deep ST. X STuDenTS continued the tradition of giving to our community... this time with their blood. St. X students, faculty and staff participated in the Hoxworth Blood Center High School blood drive for the second time this year. According to Matt Keith, St. Xavier’s Student Activities Moderator, the second drive of the year yielded a much needed 44 units of blood for the Greater Cincinnati Hoxworth Blood Center. This donation of 44 units combines with the 82 units donated in the fall for a grand total of 126 units of life-saving blood for our community.
Walk for X eVeRyOne was sweating. Would we hit our goal of $112,000? Would we get the day off school? The answer came loud and clear. yeS! Giving back. Being “Men for Others.” That is what the annual Walk for X (10 kilometer) is all about. each year St. Xavier students canvass their neighborhood, family and friends to sponsor them in the Walk for X. The “Walk” helps support the tuition assistance program at St. Xavier High School. The Walk for X helped to generate some astounding numbers. In fact it looks like this year’s Walk shattered all other totals by generating $136,324! The Walk was directed by Mr. Matt Keith. According to Keith, “It could not happen without the incredible spirit of our students, faculty and staff. I want to thank all those that participated and especially all those that sponsored our students this year.” SUMMEr 2012
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We Are... St. X Student Broadcasting Club Launches ESPX THe IDeA FOR this club began back in 2005 when St. X began web streaming football, basketball and some baseball games on the school’s website. Back then it was audio only. now fans can watch games via computer just like watching TV as the Bombers play host to some of the best teams in the country. This year the student broadcasting club, under the direction of Mr. Tony Schad, Mr. Isaac Watras, Mr. Justin Wilson and Mr. Jeff Holt, took over video streaming football, basketball and volleyball games. For football, the students provided all the camera work for home games while
Tony Schad and Ralph nardini provided live play-by-play simulcast on both the St. X web site and Fox Sports Radio 1360 AM, WSAI. For basketball and volleyball the student broadcasting club took over in totality providing crisp, articulate play by play to go along with incredible videography. Through their efforts, alumni and friends from around the world stay in touch with St. Xavier High School vicariously through our athletic programs. This year also saw the launching of the weekly student run programming…eSPX. eSPX brought the St. Xavier community
a weekly update on all things St. Xavier from seniors Rich Hidy and Andy Wittry. Complete with guest interviews, Rich and Andy talked about baseball to TX and everything in between. you can find the eSPX broadcasts under news headlines at the beginning of each week on the St. Xavier web page.
Bombers Bring Home the gCl all Sports Trophy THe ST. XAVIeR BOMBeRS took back the GCL All-Sports Trophy, after a one-year hiatus from north Bend Road. It is the 31st All-Sports Trophy captured by the Bombers in the 49-year history of the award and the 10th in the last 12 years. “We strive to do the best we can at everything we do. It doesn’t make any difference if you are working in the classroom, the arts, community service or on the athletic field,” said St. Xavier Athletic Director John Sullivan. “We play in a tremendous league with great schools, so this is a great achievement. All the credit goes to our scholar athletes, coaches, parents and alumni. It is a team effort all the way around.” Of the 12 team sports that accumulate points for the All Sports Trophy, St. X won the league championship in seven. X won the GCL in cross country, golf, soccer, bowling, swimming and tennis. St. X finished 2nd in the league in football, baseball and volleyball; third in wrestling and basketball. St. X hockey, lacrosse and rugby also had excellent seasons even though these sports do not get counted towards the all-sports trophy. The Bombers won an unprecedented 33rd State Swimming Title, a Regional Championship in football, Sectional Championship in bowling, District Championship in soccer, Sectional Championship in golf and both District and Regional Championships in cross-country.
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Senior Mike Hedgebeth makes contact.
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Wins! Congratulations Coach King HeAD TennIS COACH Russ “Tiger” King ’63 recorded his 700th career win as the Bombers defeated the elder Panthers 5-0 on April 2nd at St. X . It was King’s 562nd win as a Bomber. It was Coach King’s 28th season with St. Xavier’s tennis program, and over that time span, he has accumulated a record of 562-58. He also coached girls’ tennis at St. ursula from 1991-2000 during the fall seasons, where he went 138-33. His overall record is now 700-91. “I couldn’t have done it without all those great players,” said King. “It’s really a reflection of all the fantastic players of which I have been lucky enough to coach. I’ve enjoyed every win, some especially more than others. I’ve coached about 700 players over the years, so it’s really a win for every kid I’ve coached.” The St. X tennis program has been extremely strong under King’s leadership. He led the Bombers to two state doubles championships in 2002 and 2006 while winning team
championships in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009. His teams have returned to the Final Four numerous times over the years. He has also led the Bombers to 29 GCL titles in a row. (The program has now won 45 GCL titles in a row.) After 28 years of coaching, Coach King has a lot of experience and knowledge that he has passed on to not only his players, but also other coaches. Mark Wilkins, a dedicated religion teacher at St. X who has coached with King for more than ten years now, says he’s learned a lot from him: “He’s taught me a lot about the game of tennis and has allowed me to focus more on the mental aspects of the game, while the other coaches focus on the physical aspects. He’s given me great freedom to do with our kids what we need to prepare them to become varsity players. King’s system works.” Congratulations Coach King!
academic Awards Ceremony SAInT XAVIeR HIGH held the annual Academic Awards Assembly on Tuesday, May 22, to honor the accomplishments of St. Xavier students in their classroom studies, as well as in academically connected activities outside school. This year 105 students were recognized for leading the way academically for the 2011-12 school year.
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We Are... St. X Music Students Win Big in the Big apple 228 MuSIC STuDenTS ventured to new york City the first week of April and came home with several awards and fond memories. Six music groups from St. X competed in the national competition that is the new york Heritage Festival and all six St. X groups placed first or second in their categories. Both the St. X choirs, ensemble X and the Xmen, placed Gold with 1st place and 2nd place respectively. The choirs were directed by Mr. Karl Thomsen. The string ensemble, Chamber Blues, earned a Gold rating and the string ensemble, Men in Black, earned a Silver rating in 1st place. The string ensembles were directed by Mr. Isaac Watras. The concert band earned a Silver rating in 2nd place and the Jazz Band, Out of the Blue, earned a Gold rating in 2nd place. The concert band and Out of the Blue were directed by Mr. Dave Thomas. St. X also brought home four
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adjudicator awards. The instrumental groups Chamber Blues and Out of the Blue earned two of those. Both choirs, Xmen and ensemble X, also earned adjudicator awards. St. X carried home three Outstanding Soloist awards. Two of the soloists were from Out of the Blue: Andrew Lindsay, alto saxophone, in Willow Weep for Me and Willis Pensyl, piano, in Don’t Get Around Much Anymore. The third Outstanding Soloist award was given to the Chamber Blues violinist, Jonathan Chien, for his performance in the Rumanian Folk Dances. The Heritage festival also recognized St. X for having the Highest Scoring
Orchestra, Chamber Blues, and for having the overall highest scoring music program, the Festival Sweepstakes award, at the new york competition.
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St. Xavier...The Early Years THe nOW COMPLeTe PAPeR, The Beginning of the Long Blue Line 1840-1865 (the early years of St. Xavier College), has been a labor of love and dedication for its author, Fr. Dennis Ahern, S.J. Fr. Ahern is the Alumni Chaplain for St. Xavier High School, and is a graduate of St. Xavier High School (1956). His paper depicts the early Jesuits in Cincinnati and the beginnings of St. Xavier College (of which St. Xavier High School was a part) from the arrival of the Jesuits in 1840 through 1865. The project was started during the tenure of former president Fr. Walter Deye, S.J. ’66 as a part of The Living Walls and have been enjoyed by faculty, students, alumni and friends since their arrival. Out of the project grew a need for a more in depth look at the whole history of the school. Many hours of research and writing are combined in this article, as it looks at the early years of the school. To read Fr. Ahern’s project go to: www.stxavier.org/earlyyears.
Fr. Dennis Ahern, S.J. (’56)
Perfect Scores on the aCT yOu HAVe undoubtedly heard the old adage, “Great things happen in threes.” Well it happened again here at St. Xavier as three students registered perfect scores on the ACT. This year Jacob Martin ’12, Jackson Bowers ’13 and Alex Bailey ’13 scored perfectly.
Faculty/Staff Celebrate with Each Other eACH yeAR, the St. Xavier faculty and staff gathers to appreciate one another and the great efforts made for the young men of St. X. They also come together to honor years of service to St. Xavier and Catholic education. In addition they honor and say good bye to those leaving at the end of the school year. This year’s dinner was held on May 23 and true to form...the night had it all. There was a lot of laughter and some tears were shed. But above all, there was a great deal of love, respect, caring and community. Principal Dave Mueller emceed the event. The highlights of the evening were the tributes to four incredible people who have changed the face of St. Xavier High School for the better because of their time, talents and dedication. Those being honored were: Mrs. Barb Hausladen (tribute by Mrs. Jill Thurman), Mr. Dan Hogan (tribute by Mr. ed nardini), Mr. Bob Stautberg (tribute by Mr. Dave Mueller) and Mr. Jim Cahill (tribute by Mr. John Hussong). Other milestones in Catholic education were celebrated but the astounding acknowledgement was for Mr. Karl Hauck for his 50 years at St. Xavier High School.
Karl Hauck receives 50-year award from principal dave mueller.
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am finally graduating from St. Xavier High School. My provisional graduation took place with my classmates in 1972, and then I returned for 34 more years, first as an english teacher and eventually as principal. now, having learned so much through my experiences here, I move on to a new challenge. I’m fortunate to have worked for so many years at a school whose mission has engaged my passions, used all of my skills, and pushed me to learn and grow. I’m grateful that I expect that the mission of my new place of work will engage me just as deeply. I am thankful for so many people at St. Xavier. I’m grateful for students past and present. Just today, as I was accompanying a group of seniors-to-be on a mission trip in Over-the-Rhine, I bumped into a student council president from years ago. It’s fun to suddenly see past students, now adults, for the first time since high school and catch up on their lives. The intervening years vanish, and the differences between the 18-yearold and the 40-year-old are stark…yet some traces of the 18-year-old always remain. I’m grateful that working with young people has kept me young at heart. I’m grateful for parents past and present. Along with their sons, St. Xavier parents commit to the school mission. I have had the privilege of joining parents to accompany students during service work, especially at St. Vincent de Paul. I’m thankful for the spirit and support of booster groups such as the Music Promoters and the Athletic Boosters. I have treasured my relationships with members of the parent groups with
Editor’s Note: Principal David Mueller has announced that he will be stepping down as principal of St. Xavier High School, effective July 31 to become principal of Mother of Mercy High School. St. Xavier thanks Mr. Mueller for 34 years of faithful service, first as an English teacher and then as principal for the past 19 years. We thank him for generously sharing his talents with the St. Xavier community and wish him all the best with his new endeavor. whom I’ve worked most closely, the Mothers’ Club and Parents Across Cultures. Parents pour their hearts and talents into the school. I’m grateful for the school’s benefactors. Having served on planning teams for construction projects, having guided faculty professional development, and knowing the impact of tuition assistance awards, I have seen how benefactors’ dollars have impacted the lives of students and their teachers. I’m grateful for occasions when I’ve seen the look on benefactors’ faces as they’ve walked through a newly constructed space or met a student they’ve sponsored. I’m grateful for the Jesuits. All of us are beneficiaries of their faith, their inspirational world view, and their commitment to learning and service. Because of the foresight and generosity of the Jesuits, colleagues and I have been able to visit places that were crucial in the life of Ignatius, we’ve been able to share ideas with colleagues in the network of Jesuit schools, and we’ve been able to experience the Spiritual Exercises. I’m grateful for my colleagues. I can’t imagine a better high school faculty and staff. With the benefit of advice from department heads, I had the privilege of hiring all of the present academic administrators, about two thirds of the faculty, and many
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staff members. I see the quality of the faculty, staff, and academic administration as my most positive impact on the school. Ignatius begins the Spiritual Exercises with the foundational idea “It’s all a gift from God.” I thank God for my years at St. Xavier. I pray that all members of the extended school community will continue to keep the school on the course that God intends for it. John Hussong, the most veteran St. Xavier teacher (and my english teacher in 1970-71), put it well at the closing faculty/staff prayer service in May. He prayed in thanksgiving for “the great ship St. Xavier that sails on so well” even as crew members come and go. Please pray for me as I venture into my new work.
For the Greater good THE STRATEGIC PLAN FOR ST. XAVIER HIGH SCHOOL IN THE fAll Of 2011 St. Xavier Magazine introduced readers to the year-long strategic plan process of St. Xavier High School. Now, more than half way through the process, the large team of people that includes faculty, staff, administration, students, alumni and current parents is about 75% complete. Bill Mulvihill ’65 and Tim Schroeder ’75, co-chairs of the planning effort, took some time to answer questions about the process and progress of this large and important undertaking.
Tim Schroder (’75) (left) and Bill Mulvihill (’65) (right) are spearheading the strategic plan process.
st. X: We are almost a year into the strategic plan process…please give us some insight on your view of the progress to date. tim: I believe that significant progress has been made. We have engaged a very large group of the St. X constituents including faculty, staff, students, alumni, parents and trustees and the response has been remarkable. It is clear that each of the groups are incredibly passionate about the school and are very generous with their time and talents. The outpouring of thoughtful input has really been amazing.
st. X: What are you most pleased with about the process? BiLL: We have been pleased with the collaboration of faculty, parents, students, staff and trustees; the transparency of the process…the willingness to openly
challenge each other’s positions. The absolute commitment to making St. X the best it can be, maintaining rich tradition while building an exciting future. tim: We are especially grateful to the members of the five committees representing each of the constituents for leading this effort and the individuals who have served as chairpersons of these committees. They have served tirelessly throughout. We have been very impressed with the enthusiastic discussions and passionate views that have moved the process along.
st. X: Why is a project like this important?
BiLL: In education, as in life, you are either getting better or falling behind. The status quo is simply not good enough for tHe greAter good and has never been what St. X and Jesuit education is all about. It is our sacred duty to constantly improve our efforts and formAtion And CAtHoLiC/Jesuit identity provide the most rigorous (Co-Chairs: Dick Haglage and Dan Minelli) possible experience for the young men entrusted into eduCAtion And fACuLty our care. It is important to (Co-Chairs Ann Berger and Steve Bradley) our St. X families, BuiLding/grounds And it the Greater Cincinnati (Co-Chairs Chris Zimmerman and Richard Hirte) Community and beyond. finAnCe And AdvAnCement tim: It is imperative that all (Co-Chairs Tom Gill and Tony Schad) organizations look inward and outward at regular intermArKeting And enroLLment (Co-Chairs Rob Davis and Mike Dehring) vals to assess themselves. I think the timing is particularly good for more information go to: for St. X to conduct this planning www.stxavier.org/strategicplan
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process due to changes in demographics, economics and technology that all can profoundly affect the educational landscape. With all these changes ongoing it is critical to look at how these variables impact our ability to be true to our mission.
st. X: Please elaborate about the inclusion of so many groups being involved. BiLL: It was important from the beginning and will be important going forward that all stakeholders take ownership of this effort. There is an old saying “People support that which they help create.” This plan will be the end result of the work of many for the greater good of all.
st. X: What stage of the process are we in now? tim: I would say that we are in the early steps of the final stage of the process….the analogy to a baseball season might be that we are in the middle of August with our sights set on a fall championship. The hard work of the previous winter and spring are behind us but it is critical to finish very strong. The next steps involve taking more than 70 initiatives and assessing their priorities to the school and its future. We must be certain that these strategic objectives, that are critical to our future success, have the appropriate resources, timelines, budget and personnel to ensure a measurable impact on the organization in the coming years. SUMMEr 2012
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t. Xavier English department head John Hussong faced an unexpected situation. The late Fr. Don Nastold, S.J. had to leave his position in the English department to move into the principal’s job. John quickly and wisely tapped a familiar, trusted source for assistance—XU English department head, the legendary Fr. Tom Savage, S.J. Savage recommended one of his M.A. candidates to take over the second semester at St. X. Thus it was then that young Jim Cahill (’64) arrived at St. X to share teaching duties with Hussong, as a he completed his fellowship and his graduate work at XU. Jim’s work that semester earned him a full-time contract for the following year, and the year after that, and the year after that, for 43 years. The hiring of Cahill, along with his Xavier classmate, the late Tom Meyer (’63), added two all-stars to an 14
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TEXT by PAUL J. ZOOK (’57) already outstanding English department (and perhaps made up for the hiring of Paul Zook, the author of this article, to the department the year before.) Described by all who know him, who were taught by him or who worked with him as a consummate professional educator, Jim brought to St. X a passion for his subject matter, his students and the school. Over the course of his career, he taught students of all four years (although he was not blessed with a sophomore class until just before retirement—a blessing which only those who have attempted to teach poetry to sophomores the final period of the school day can truly appreciate!). Jim was noted for his love of Shakespeare and his ability to convey that love to his senior elective classes. Whether teaching Shakespeare or senior AP English classes, he always taught the art of clear and thoughtful writing—another of his deeply held passions.
My guess is that John Hussong saw this trait when he hired Jim and Tom Meyer in 1969. He knew that the English department’s tradition of promoting good, clear, thoughtful, reasoned expression was safe in the hands of these newcomers as they helped guide a freshman (whose idea of writing a “composition” is to begin putting words on a paper, counting those words until reaching the number prescribed by the teacher and immediately putting aside the pen or shutting off the word processor) to the upper classman (who knows what he wants to say, assembles the facts or arguments to support his thesis and then hands in his paper, which will be returned to him with helpful suggestions for ways to present his arguments even more forcefully.) Jim’s work in the classroom was interrupted in 1984 when he was invited by Dick Klus to join us in the development department. Jim, as alumni
director, brought the same friendliness, openness and good grace that had served him so well with his students and fellow faculty members. In 1990, development lost a valuable member, but our students regained their exceptional teacher when Jim decided that “I really think that I am a better teacher than alumni director.” The astute reader has by now realized that this story is more personal than objective. With an apology to Shakespeare and his Marc Antony, I admit that I have come to praise Jim Cahill, not to bury him. My words however, merely reflect in some small way the sentiments of students and colleagues alike. Word of Jim’s impending retirement spread quickly causing those who have known him to reflect about the man and what he has meant to the school. Fellow faculty members unanimously described him as “a gentleman,” “a teacher dedicated to his students,” as a man “who brought his love for literature and his passion for good writing” to his classes and communicated this love and passion to them, a man with a “quick but never mean wit” reminding several of them of the late-night television host Johnny Carson. Principal Dave Mueller (’72) notes that fellow faculty members held Jim in high regard. “When Jim spoke at faculty meetings, people listened. He was never shy to speak out about things he believed in whether the idea was popular or not. I would call him a courageous, articulate gentleman.” Dave Mueller shared a number of student evaluations of Jim Cahill’s with the comment that he and English department chairman Dave Clapp were amazed at the universally positive responses to Jim’s classes, particularly Shakespeare. The sampling of comments that follow is typical of the students’ opinions about their experiences. The words “fun, funny, energetic and passionate” appear frequently. “He is a very funny and likeable teacher who keeps students laughing and interested, yet he does so while speaking mostly about Shakespeare.” “He really gets the students involved and excited on the subject. He makes the class not only interesting, but also fun.” “Shakespeare can get tedious at times, but not with Mr. Cahill.” “He’s always passionate about the subject and I come to class every day excited about the reading.” “Mr. Cahill is a wonderful teacher to have. He makes the class interesting by being himself.” “His overall intensity and enjoyment of Shakespeare rubs off on
you and makes you feel the same.” “He is hilarious and I love to tell my friends about his insight.” “He shows a genuine interest in everyone he teaches, and this personal example affected me a great deal.” “He has rekindled my interest in literature, especially Shakespeare.” “Ever since I was young, I had always dreamed of having a teacher that was amazing, and then I met Mr. Cahill. He fulfilled those expectations.” “Mr. Cahill is a champ.” “He is the man.” Words of John Hussong, the English department head who hired Jim Cahill, and Dave Clapp, the current department head, provide a suitable ending to this tribute to Jim’s 43-year St. Xavier career. Both men are long-time colleagues and close personal friends of Jim. Their reflections reaffirmed all of the good comments recorded above and provide a warm sendoff. Hussong recalled the “young rookie” recommended to him by Fr. Tom Savage, S.J. He was not greatly surprised that this rookie could come into a high school class-
room and so effectively teach courses in Shakespeare and senior AP English. Over the years Hussong appreciated ever more deeply this Irish scholar’s “combination of Hamlet, Cole Porter and Johnny Carson” as he phrased it: “Hamlet for tone, Porter for smooth and Carson for dry wit.” Clapp put it this way, “I know he will miss St. X. This place is so important to him and he loves it so much. I really think it is tough for him to walk away. If he was ever disappointed, it was because he held the school in such high esteem and for so long. It is clear in everything he does, and if he ever complained, his final comment would be, ‘You know, for all its flaws and they are legion (said tongue firmly in cheek), this is still a great place.’ I believe that and I think this is a sincere statement and what he has lived. He has seen this place from many different angles, from his time as a student, as a development professional and teacher. And he has done all things well.” X Cameras catch Mr. Cahill in action during one of his very last English classes at St. X.
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• smallest guy in class •
Supports St. X
in a Big Way
He is and has been a very successful pharmacist, investor, philanthropist and collector/hobbyist. He is a member of the St. Xavier High School St. Francis Xavier Society as well as the Fr. Wieber Society. On June 6, 2012 Assistant Vice President for Development Tony Schad ’81, Major Gifts Officer Ed Franchi and Major Gifts Officer Andrew Sweeny ’68 had the pleasure of spending the morning with Mr. Alvin Wulfekuhl from the class of 1951 at Mr. Wulfekuhl’ s home in Clifton. This article will not do the conversation or the time spent justice. It is impossible. Wulfekuhl’s laugh is hearty and his recollections were mesmerizing.
Alvin Wulfekuhl meets with Andy Sweeny and Ed Franchi at his home in Clifton.
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Louis ALvin WuLfekuhL, best known as Alvin because he said there were way to many men named Louis in his family, has lived his entire life in and around Cincinnati, from the West End, to Bond Hill to Clifton. His father, Louis, was a graduate of the St. Xavier Class of 1918. Alvin recalled that his father received a four year scholarship to St. X. He said that without that scholarship he would have never been able to attend high school at all, let alone St. X, as his grandfather had never earned more than $25 a week. His father attended St. Henry’s in the West End. St. Henry’s was known for sending a lot of kids to St. Xavier and, at the time, was the premier Catholic grade school in Cincinnati. His father’s experience with the Jesuits was excellent and it was very important to him that Alvin, his only son, went to the school then on Seventh and Sycamore. Although his father’s plans were to send Alvin to X, the nuns at his grade school, St. Agnes, questioned if he could handle the academic rigor. With some tutoring and help from the nuns, Alvin passed the entrance exam. In time he would flourish at St. Xavier. While he
laughs that he wasn’t the best student, his records show he was an honor roll student all four years. Wulfekuhl recalled that he was the smallest kid in his class. He was not gifted athletically. He said he didn’t always make the smart decision. He reacted with fervor when asked about having experienced J.U.G., also known as Justice Under God. With a resounding laugh, he recalled being asked by one of the Jesuits to write about his impression of J.U.G. His reply said, “The guilty got right by ‘em and the innocent were always jugged!” The wry smile and laughter revealed the truth. No he didn’t always make the smart decision! That said, Wulfekuhl commented, “I never had a bad experience with my teachers at St. X and I had the utmost respect for the Jesuits.” He recalled some of his favorite teachers; Fr. Diamond, S.J. for English and Latin, Fr. Brown, S.J. for mathematics and Doc Brennan and Fr. Munson, S.J. guided him in science… a field in which he would spend the majority of his life working as a pharmacist. He enjoyed his classmates. In fact he said, “I liked the guys I went to school with without exception.” He still enjoys getting together with members of his class that meet monthly at Willie’s in Covington. Alvin said his goals after becoming a pharmacist were to take care of his parents, build a solid financial foundation for himself and to help people. Being a pharmacist and a good investor helped him do that. He was the senior class treasurer. When asked if that started him down the path of a
successful financial life he chuckled and said, “Yes, I suppose it did. I had forgotten I was class treasurer.” What he did not forget however was what his St. X education has meant to him, “A lot of the success in my life I owe to St. Xavier. “That is why he gives back. As with his choice of a career, he wants to help people. That is why he is a St. Francis Xavier Society member with his yearly gifts to the Annual Fund. “I made mistakes. I was not the brightest. I just want to repay the Jesuits in some way.” Mr. Wulfekuhl has also had the forethought to make a planned gift to St. Xavier High School in his estate. His planned gift is through a Charitable Remainder Trust that he worked on with the help of his financial advisors. With a charitable remainder trust, a person can receive income each year for the rest of the person’s life from assets given to the trust created. Income can be either variable or a fixed amount. After the person’s lifetime, the balance in the trust goes to the charities of choice. In this case one of the charities that Mr. Wulfekuhl has chosen is St. Xavier High School. Gifts of this nature can be transformational for the mission of St. X. As the discussion unfortunately was coming to a close, the Class of 1951 representative was asked what advice he had for the members of the 2012 St. X
class graduating that evening. “That’s a good question. I suppose it would be to do your best. Do good. Avoid evil. I guess it is pretty simple. Not easy, but simple.” As was mentioned on the preceding page, this article will not do justice to the conversation and time spent with Mr. Wulfekuhl. We hope it does give our alumni and friends a snap shot into the life of an extraordinary man; the smallest guy in his class who has helped his alma mater in such a big way… the smallest guy in his class upon whose shoulders the tradition of Jesuit, Catholic education continues at St. Xavier. X
We thank all those who support St. X in so many ways. If you want more information regarding the Annual Fund please contact Assistant Vice President for Development Tony Schad at 513-6183228, by email at tschad@stxavier.org or at www.stxavier.org/annualfund. For inquiries regarding planned gifts to St. X contact Planned Gift Officers Ed Franchi at 513-618-3229, by email at efranchi@ stxavier.org or Andy Sweeny at 513618-3262, and by email at asweeny@ stxavier.org. You can also look at the St. X web page for planned giving at www.stxavier.org/plannedgiving
Wulfekuhl shows off his vintage 1925 Model T. The car is similar to the car he donated to the X-Travaganza auction in 2003.
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Alumni/Faculty Q & A
Joe Conway (’78)
Joe Conway is a graduate of the St. Xavier Class of 1978. Joe has a BA from Carelton College, a MBA from Miami of Ohio and a PhD from the University of Cincinnati. He began his teaching career in 1994 and has been teaching science at St. Xavier since 1998. Joe and his wife Peg have two sons; Michael ’10 and Christian ’14. st. X: Joe, you and your family epitomize the long blue line of st. Xavier. what is it like to be a current parent, parent of an alum, faculty member and alum all wrapped in one? JOe: From my various perspectives, I have
grown to appreciate the truth of the adage that there is a place for everyone at St. X. I notice it most as a parent because my sons are so different from each other yet each found a home at St. X. I see it in my students and it helps to remind me that I, too, must be ready to help make St. X a home for all the young men I encounter as a teacher.
st. X: Outside the classroom, what else are you involved with at X? what co-curriculars? JOe: I am the moderator of the Finance
Club, a Kairos director and member of the Kairos Board that oversees the operations of the retreats. I am completing my fourth year on the Disciplinary Board that is charged with reviewing major disciplinary cases and advising the assistant principals on matters of discipline. I serve on the Advancement Committee of the Board of Trustees as well as the Strategic Planning Committee. Finally, I am vice
Conway enlightens his students during class.
president of the St. Xavier Faculty Association.
st. X: You have been a part of the strategic Planning Process with your role on the finance and advancement committee. How has that experience been? JOe: My time on the Strategic Planning
Committee has opened my eyes to the true wealth of St. Xavier High School, the people who form the community that is St. X. I am amazed by the talents and generosity of the people on this committee. They are members of the board, administration, staff, faculty, current and past parents, students, alums, and friends of the school. I cannot leave a meeting without a sense of confidence in the future of St. Xavier; there is no problem that we might face that could not be solved by a community with so many talented people, like those on the committee, supporting our efforts!
st. X: You and your wife Peg have supported st. Xavier with your time, talents and treasures. why is it important to the two of you to support st. X High school? JOe: We support St. Xavier out of a gratitude that has grown over the years
from many encounters with St. Xavier. Common to all these experiences is the nurturing and loving people who have impacted people we care about. St. Xavier is a large school, but St. X. is also a loving community committed to the care of its students.
st. X: How does your teaching philosophy fit with the mission of st. Xavier? JOe: The Grad at Grad calls us to go
beyond teaching facts and to focus on thinking. I cannot really teach a student to think, the process is idiosyncratic and not easily described; the students must find their own way. I use chemistry as a venue to practice thinking. Chemistry is a complex subject, that requires the student to create links between concepts, and the material is foreign to most of the students. In this context, the students must let go of their old way of learning and search for a new approach. Their task is often frustrating. So it is important that they know that someone cares, that someone is there to help, and that we can laugh together as we do the hard work of learning.
st. X: what makes st. X st. X? what are the variables? JOe: The heart of St. X is a very diverse set
of individuals working together toward a common goal in an environment that encourages the individual to discover their own gifts and to bring those gifts together with the gifts of others for the good of all. There is no single “correct” way to teach. There are teachers with a great variety of gifts focused on reaching our mission as described by the Grad at Grad. This goes beyond the faculty repeated in all facets of the institution.
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Alumni X-Cerpts ’91 JOe rOuse recently was honored for his book, Puller’s Runner, which received the James Webb Award for Distinguished Fiction. ’92 reed maltbie recently finished his second Masters in Education from the College of Mount St. Joseph. Reed had a perfect 4.0 and was awarded the Distinguished Student Award for the top student in Mount Saint Joseph’s graduate school. ’95 eric scHuerman married Arli Eiseman on March 3rd, 2012. Eric is VP of International Sales with Trivantis in Cincinnati.
golden alumns gather for their reunion.
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’53 gilbert JacObs recently completed writing the biography of drummer Harold Jones. The Singer’s Drummer can be purchased on Amazon and Barnes and Noble websites. Search Harold Jones. ’54 rOger e. Kanet continues to teach full time at the University of Miami (FL). He has coedited and contributed to four new books that have just appeared in print, Russia in the New International Order: Theories, Arguments, Debates A special issue of International Politics, Competing for Influence: the EU and Russia in post-Soviet Eurasia, Russia and Its Near Neighbours: Identity, Interests and Foreign Policy and Russia and European Security.
’77 tOm mccOnaugHY helped finish a book on the Beverley Hills Supper Club Fire. The book can be ordered online at www.beverlyhillssupperclubfire.com. ’78 JerrY stenger recently composed and recorded some new music. The music is available via itunes and cbbaby.
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’88 r. david lanKes was promoted to full professor and named Dean’s Scholar for the New Librarianship in 2011 at Syracuse University. His book, The Atlas of new Librarianship, won the 2012 ABC-CLIO/Greenwood Award for the best Book in Library Literature.
’88 JacOb waugH was named one of Town and Country magazine’s 101 People You Must Meet in 2011 for his research in creating a topical gel form of Botox.
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’96 rObert mOrris and his wife Deborah are pleased to announce the birth of their first child, Andrew Edward Morris on 2/14/12. ’99 david mattHews and his wife Kari would like to announce the birth of their triplets; Emerson Louise, Thomas David and August Michael. The three were born 1/7/12.
’91 brad HOmelle co-authored a paper published in the May 2012 issue of Advances in Biological Chemistry. The paper title is, “Two disulfide mutants in Domain I of Bacillus thuringiensis Cry3Aa &-endotoxin increase stability with no effect on toxicity.” Brad is currently a science teacher on the St. Xavier faculty and admits that the title of the article is a real mouth full!
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’63 russ King, St. Xavier High School faculty member and Head Varsity Tennis coach, reached a career milestone this spring with his 700th career victory.
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’76 PHiliP maecHling is an Information Technology Architect for the Southern California Earthquake Center. They recently used the Oak Ridge Jaguar Super Computer to simulate a 6 minute earthquake in Southern California.
St. X president Tim Howe, S.J., engages in good conversation with alumni.
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Alumni X-Cerpts ’99 cHad rOHrer was recently promoted to the position of Director— Sales and Marketing—Europe, Middle East and Africa for the Medical Division of Stryker Medical.
Future Bombers...Emerson, Thomas and August Matthews, sons of David Matthews (’99)
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’00 Paul JacOb graduated from medical school at Tulane University in May. Paul was awarded by his professors with the Caplovitz Medical Award for outstanding interest in the diagnosis and management of patients with general medicine problems. Paul also graduated with a Masters in World health and Tropical Diseases. He will continue his residency at Tulane Medical in New Orleans for the next three years. ’02 marK webb married Meredith Coats on March 17, 2012. Mark and Meredith live in Springboro, Ohio. ’03 tOnY meale has written a book The Chosen Ones: The Team that Beat Lebron. The book chronicles the 200102 Roger Bacon Spartans basketball team that defeated Lebron James and Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary in the state final. John Eradi from the Cincinnati Enquirer described the book as Hoosiers meets Remember the Titans. The book is not just a book about basketball but rather a book that focuses on the behind the scenes, human interest side of the story. dan PHilliPs ’03 is a graphic designer in Salt Lake City, Utah produced all the artwork for the book. Dan has done work for Super Bowls, NBA/NHL All-Star games and college bowl games. ’05 sam delisiO received a promotion in April with National Oilwell Varco based out of Houston, Texas. Sam’s new job title is Business Development Manager in Argentina, Brazil and Chili for national Oilwell Varco. Sam said the Spanish classes he took at St. Xavier taught by Mr. Reiselman and then at Indiana University helped prepare him for his job.
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’05 cHarles gavin competed with Notre Dame Law School’s Moot Court Trial team in the AAJ Student Trial Advocacy Regional Competition down in Louisville, Kentucky. The team moved on to the national competition in Las Vegas. ’08 cPl. adam mOellinger is served with the Ohio National Guard in Afghanistan. He returned home in June. ’08 greg scruggs was drafted in the 7th round of the NFL draft and will play defensive end for the Seattle Seahawks. Greg graduated from the University of Louisville. ’09 luKe KuecHlY was drafted with the 9th pick in the first round of the NFL draft. Luke played at Boston College and will play professionally with the Carolina Panthers
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’10 drew delOrenzO has been chosen as the 2012 Ernest F. Hollings Scholar at the University of South Carolina. This competitive scholarship was awarded to only 115 undergraduates studying oceanic and atmospheric sciences nationwide. Drew is a member of the South Carolina Honors College, double majoring in marine science and biochemistry and molecular biology, with a minor in business.
’10 craig raffenberg was awarded The Hollings Scholarship, a prestigious scholarship with NOAA (The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) for undergrad students with ocean-based science majors. ’12 timOtHY geOPPinger received scouting’s highest award, Eagle rank at the Court of Honor ceremony at Visitation parish.
weddings ’85 rOcKY m. bOiman and Kelli Ives, 4/29/12 ’95 eric scHuerman and Arli Eiseman, 3/3/12 ’02 marK webb and Meredith Coats, 3/17/12 birtHs ’96 rObert and debOraH mOrris, Andrew Edward, 2/14/12 ’99 dave and Kari mattHews, triplets Emerson Louise, Thomas David and August Michael, 1/7/12
deatHs ’39 william b. middendOrf ’40 tHOmas P. O’brien ’43 cliffOrd J. mueller ’45 william f. cuni ’45 geOrge e. deidesHeimer ’45 dOnald c. mOrwessel ’45 gerHard w. scHmitz ’45 emeran J. tillar ’45 HarOld r. wittrOcK ’46 dOnald J. bOHnert ’46 tHOmas e. buenger ’48 edward t. smitH ’49 Karl w. Kitzmiller ’49 James m. POwell ’49 marK t. scHOenberger ’49 cHarles w. webster ’51 JOHn w. glaser ’53 william f. elder ’53 J. P. scallan ’55 gerald f. altenau ’55 lOuis c. brOering ’57 leO f. YOung ’59 JOsePH f. aleXander ’60 JOHn J. JacOb ’62 david P. mOOter ’63 raYmOnd f. baKer ’64 JOHnnY a. scHOtt ’68 Kevin m. gallagHer ’69 cHristOPHer J. bader ’72 raYmOnd l. buse ’73 david J. fette ’81 eric t. werner ’89 brian s. YOung
Zust Works Hard and Realizes Dream ADAM ZUST (’12) had the same dream of every young man entering St. Xavier High School, to graduate and join the Long Blue Line. But just a few months into his senior year, everything changed. Adam suffered a severe stroke and missed nearly 60 days of school. The months after his stroke were proof positive of Adam’s determination and perseverance. The rest of his senior year his classes were cut back, but he continued to work hard. With the help of his family, doctors, and many at St. X, Adam progressively got better, but did not have the classes needed to receive the coveted St. Xavier diploma in 2011. It was at that time St. X offered Adam the opportunity to return the next year, again as a senior, so he could graduate from St. Xavier High School. Adam accepted this opportunity and throughout this past year showed incredible progress. Adam worked with Dr. Charlene Ponti, Mr. Mike Daley, Mr. Tony Hodun, Mr. Jim Jurgens and Mr. Bill Sandquist to create a schedule and class load giving him enough credits to graduate. “Adam’s optimism and work ethic is a living symbol of everything St. X stands for,” said Mike Daley. On June 6, 2012, Adam’s dream came true. He was able to walk up and receive his St. Xavier High School diploma with his family cheering him on.
adam celebrates graduation with grandma irene, his mom amy and grandma dorlene.
“I cried before graduation,” said Adam. “No one thought it would happen, but I have improved so much over the past year. It was wonderful to graduate.” Adam’s mother, Amy Zust, said, “Watching Adam graduate was such an emotional moment for all of us! Adam has shown such incredible strength, courage and determination in his battle to recover, despite overwhelming odds against him. Walking to that podium to receive his St. X diploma was tangible proof to
all of us, especially Adam, of just how far he’s come and what a miracle he really is! It’s also a testament to the St. Xavier staff, especially Mr. Sandquist, who have shown us in so many ways that being “Men for Others” is more than just a school motto, but a truth to live by. Their support and encouragement helped make Adam’s goal of graduating a reality. We feel so blessed to be a part of this amazing St. Xavier family!” Congratulations Adam and welcome to the Long Blue Line!
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X-Peditions On tHe glObe, the long blue line is the equator. In St. X parlance, the Long Blue Line of alumni and student body appears all over the globe. Bomber blue turns up all over the map and we want the evidence. Send us your pictures wearing St. Xavier High School gear or hoisting a copy of St. Xavier magazine at an exotic locale or local landmark. Maybe a picture of Bombers at the Pyramids of Egypt or posing at the Pit. Either way, let us know where you’ve been displaying your X pride. Send your high-resolution digital images to bschulte@stxavier.org or mail prints to becky schulte c/o St. Xavier magazine, 600 w. north bend road, cincinnati, Ohio 45224.
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1. The Whelan’s own Long Blue Line include Kevin Whelan (’78), Mike Whelan (’70), Ed Whelan (’45) (pictured with St. X Magazine), Jeff Whelan (’76), Tim Whelan (’00), Dan Whelan (’08), David Whelan (’06), Chris Leibel (’02), Jason Whelan (’04) and Lou Whelan (’14). 2. Guests at breakfast reception after the wedding of the parents of St. Xavier grads Jay Cormier (’96) and Drew Locaputo (’91) celebrate their connection to St. X. 3. Jay Cormier (’96), John Locaputo, Mary Cormier Locaputo and Drew Locaputo (’91) at breakfast reception after John and Mary’s wedding on March 3, 2012. 4. Alex Woroncow (’12) is pictured with two of his sisters, Paige and Sara, at the Wild Animal Park in San Diego, California. 5. St. Xavier Alumni, John Yungbluth (’90), Rob Schaefer (’90), John Gutzwiller (’90), Matt Gutzwiller (’89), attended the annual Aaron’s 499 Nascar Spring race in Talladega, AL. 6. Three St. X alumni at the annual Friendly Sons of St. Patrick dinner held at the Cincinnati Museum Center on March 17th. Left to right - Tom Sperber, Jr (’91), Ralph Ginoccio (’66) and Tom Sperber (’66). 7. Jeff Morgeson (’94) sent this picture in from the Summer 2011 Peru Mission Trip.
X-Cerpts/X-Peditions What is up? You can let us know in a variety of ways— send a photo for our X-Peditions feature or tell fellow Bombers about your wedding, a recent move, your latest promotion, a family addition, your retirement or other news via the Alumni X-cerpts pages. Just fill out and send in the form below. We’re looking forward to hearing from you soon. mail the form to: St. Xavier High School (Magazine) 600 W. North Bend Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45224. FAX 513-761-2586 or e-mail: bschulte@stxavier.org
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1. Holy Cross Sophomore Ryan Schnieber (’11), Senior David Herman (’09), and alumnus Dominic Randolph (’05), HC ’10 together for the Holy Cross Spring Football Game and annual alumni game at Holy Cross Fitton Field, Worcester, Ma. 2. Jay (’73) and Shaun (’00) Endres backpacking to a hut near Leadville, CO. 3. The Horan family of Ryan (’97), Peter (’00), Cary (’08) Terry (’69) at the Grand Bazaar on a family trip to Istanbul and the Turkish coast. 4. Ken Meyer (’62), his son John and grandson Niklas and brother Bob (’58) in Bonita Springs, Florida. 5. Peter Garvin (’14) was in Sedona, AZ during his spring break but thinking of St. X.
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Becky Schulte St. X Director of Communications and Marketing
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alking up the steps for the first time as a staff member at St. Xavier High School, I felt a fluttering feeling in my stomach and my hands began to shake. As I paused to reflect on the significance of this moment, I looked over and saw a young man wide-eyed and bouncing up the steps next to me with nervous excitement. His energy calmed my nerves when he opened the door for me and said “I am going to go to school here one day.” How inspiring to see the hopes and dreams of a boy only just entering the 5th grade. His excitement reconfirmed why I made this choice and why I knew it was the right one. Let’s just say that my first day at St. Xavier was not at all what I had imagined. Yes, everyone was extremely welcoming and kind, that was to be expected. But it was after the first two hours, when a young visitor vomited in my office, that I realized my life at St. Xavier High School was going to be an eventful journey filled with unscripted events and exciting opportunities! St. Xavier became an important part of my life when I met my husband, Mark Schulte ’95, at Ohio University. I remember being enamored with the passion and love you could see in his eyes when he spoke about his high school experiences from being a Bomber Pilot, playing basketball for Coach Berning or serving as a rector at a Kairos retreat. It was obvious that he and his friends were treated like young adults and encouraged to build character as they made decisions like grown men during their college years. He brought me on campus a few times for brief tours where he beamed as he spoke with teachers and administrators. I was able to laugh with T.M. (Tom Meyer ’63) as Mark professed that he only received one J.U.G. during his high school career. And, at his 15 year reunion, we discussed what a perfect fit it would be if I could do what I love in a place with such an amazing influence in shaping the lives of tomorrow’s best and brightest. 26
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My passion for education began with my parents who both recently retired after 30 years of teaching (my mom a Kindergarten teacher and my dad a high school World History teacher, baseball and football coach as well as Athletic Director) in Washington Court House, Ohio. The educational experiences in my life don’t stop there. Between my brother, aunts, uncles, cousins and in-laws there are 16 educators. Over the years, this special group has helped me understand the dedication and devotion of those who put all their energy into molding the lives of our children through a positive and challenging educational experience. I hope to bring that same dedication and devotion through my role and assist future young men on their journey to become leaders and men for others. I have been very blessed in my life in many ways. My past work experiences have allowed me to use my skill set to serve children and adults with disabilities and most recently at Maple Knoll Communities where I was fortunate enough to work with and learn from some of the most amazing and inspiring older adults the world has ever seen! Besides trying my hand at latenight baking confections and occasional sprint triathlons, I am the mother of two amazing children: Rachel, our dramatic and passionate 7½-yearold daughter and Matthew, our 5-year-old ball of energy who was immediately placed in a Bomber onesie the day of his birth. They both attend St. AndrewSt. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Milford where we are parishioners and where I serve as the PTO President. I am truly looking forward to interacting with students, parents, staff,
faculty, alumni and benefactors. With my work through the website, twitter, LinkedIn, facebook, blog posts, St. Xavier magazine and more, I hope to share the stories and memories that have shaped this dynamic atmosphere for learning and formation. Through my work with the school’s Mission Promotion Committee I hope to create clear and concise messaging to communicate what creates the St. Xavier Advantage. My office is close to the epicenter of all the action, and my door is always open to guarantee I meet as many of you as possible. Accepting the Director of Communications and Marketing position at St. Xavier is truly a dream come true! I have the opportunity to do what I love, work in a top-notch educational setting and contribute to its rich 180-year tradition. So, even though I just found the women’s restroom and I am still hunting for the ice machine, I am diving in head first looking forward to a journey filled with exciting moments, interesting people and memories that will last a lifetime.
Student Q & A
Kevin Reilly (’12)
Kevin Reilly ’12 a west sider from Our Lady of the Visitation, comes from a family that could be viewed as the “poster family” for the Long Blue Line. Kevin is a soft spoken but confident young man who proved to be an excellent student leader while at St. Xavier. Because of his involvement and leadership while at St. Xavier, Kevin was asked to comment on his time at St. Xavier and what it has meant to him. In typically Kevin Reilly fashion, he said yes in a second while also stating it was truly an honor to be asked. The questions and answers below will give you some insight into St. Xavier’s newest Reilly graduate. st. X: How many uncles and cousins have you had come thru st. X? Kevin: My father, Dr. Kevin Reilly (’82),
went through fours years at St. X, as did his seven brothers: Tom (’72), Jim (’74), Mike (’75), Tim (’76), Dan (’78), Gerry (’80), and Eugene (’83). The second generation of St. X Reilly men include my brother Brendan (’14) and cousin Tommy (’15), who are preceded by four of my cousins: Patrick (’01), Gerry (’08), Matthew (’09) and Will (’09). The last of the second generation will hopefully be my youngest brother Sean (’22). I’m sure the walls of St. Xavier will see more of the Reilly Family in the coming years.
st. X: where are you going to school next year…studying? Kevin: Next year I will be attending St.
Louis University in Saint Louis, MO. I am in the Medical Scholars Program and will be spending the majority of my time in Pre-Med studies. (Editor’s Note: Kevin has received the St. Louis University Schwae Scholarship and the SLU Jesuit Heritage grant.)
st. X: what are the things you have been involved with while at st. X? Kevin: As a St. X student, I chose to be
involved in as much as I could handle. I was a four-year football player, a four-year wrestler, and a rugby player for the first two years of the official St. X rugby team. I was involved in the Community Service program through volunteering at Glendale Place Care Center and as a member of the Service Leadership Board, working on school programs such as the Shoe Drive. During my junior and senior years I worked with Mr. Eby on the Student Leadership Team. I was also a chairman on the Student Development Team with Mr. Schad, which assisted faculty and administration in the Development Office by helping to raise funds for financial aid at St. X. I spent a great deal of time and effort within these programs, and I can truly say it was worth every second.
st. X: st. X is obviously important to your family… what does it mean to you about graduating from this place? Kevin: Graduating from St. X is an ac-
complishment I can be proud of because of the tremendous impact the school
has had on me. St. X has pushed me to become a better person mentally, physically, and spiritually. I have had the honor of continuing the legacy of the Long Blue Line; a legacy that will continue to shape me throughout my life. By molding me into a better person for society, St. X has set me up for success in my future years.
st. X: Your brother brendan will graduate in 2014…any advice to him and other current students? Kevin: The best advice I can offer
students who go to St. X is to stay involved. The school has a great network of programs for every type of person. Find something you enjoy doing and share the experience with others. You will develop stronger relationships with fellow students and more meaningful connections to the faculty, making your experience truly meaningful. The more effort a student invests into his time at St. X, the more positive impact the school will have on his future character. It is not only a school with top-notch education; it is a school with a formula that develops young boys into great men.
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Digital Spotlight Stay In Touch With St. X
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ou’ve been asking for one and now you have a wonderful way to stay in touch with all things St. Xavier. The St. X App! “We wanted to create an easy way for students, parents, alumni and friends to stay in touch with what is happening at St. Xavier,” said St. Xavier President Fr. Tim Howe, S.J., “It is convenient on so many levels.” The app includes everything including the daily order schedule, news, athletic information and web casts, as well as alumni events. Everything you can find on our website you will be able to conveniently access via this application. And it is FREE! Let us know what you think of the app and any changes you might want to see by emailing us at: stxapp@stxavier.org
HOw tO access tHe aPP: 1) On your computer go to: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ st.-xavier-high-school/id528469449?mt=8 or: On your iOs device (iPhone, iPad, or iPod) go to the “app store” and search for “xavier, st x, st. Xavier High school” and it will show up in the listed apps that appear. 2) touch the icon for st. Xavier High school’s app. 3) touch “free” 4) touch “install aPP” 5) enter your apple id and/or password, if necessary, and press “OK”. the st. X app will download and install automatically. An Android app will be coming soon!
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summer/fall 2012 CALENDAR Alumni Gatherings and School Events AUGUST
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1:00 PM Class of 1973 Golf outing and Dinner Blue Ash and Parkers
First Friday at St. Xavier Church
Home Soccer vs. Moeller
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Freshmen Orientation
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Alumni Golf Outing at Maketewah Country Club
Home Soccer vs. Purcell Marian
Bomber Soccer Opens at Home vs. Loveland
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Home Soccer vs. Bishop Fenwick
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Mass of the Holy Spirit
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Home Soccer vs. Carroll
First Day of School for All Students
Bomber Football Opens in Crosstown Showdown at Nippert Stadium
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Young Alumni Golf Outing at Glenview Golf Course
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Home Soccer vs. Centerville
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Home Football vs. Moeller
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Class of 1969 Golf Outing at Hyde Park Country Club
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Home Soccer vs. Elder
12:00 PM 1955 golf outing and stag Barrett Center
17-19 First Quarter Exams
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Grand Reunion Weekend for the classes of 1967, 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997, 2002.
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Home Football vs. Cleveland St. Ignatius
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Senior Night Home Football vs. Louisville St. X
WE’RE ALREADy looking ahead to October 19 and 20 for Grand Reunion Weekend 2012 with classes from 1967, ’72, ’77, ’82, ’87, ’92, ’97 and 2002 celebrating anniversaries. Many other classes have annual, quarterly or even monthly events during the year. To get involved in the planning for your class gathering, please contact Alumni Director John Schrantz (’96) at jschrantz@stxavier.org, Local phone: 761-7815, ext. 116 Toll free: 800-572-5340, ext. 116 Reunion information always is available on our web site at www.stxavier.org. Click on the Long Blue Line Alumni tab.
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FRIDAy, OCTOBER 19 (ALuMNI ONLy) Golf Outing - Glenview Golf Course 10:30 a.m. - Registration, lunch & warm up Noon - Shotgun start (Scramble) 5 p.m. - Post-golf awards, prizes & raffle drawings Stag - St. X - Berning Gymnasium 6:30 p.m. - Cocktails, dinner (including Montgomery Inn & Skyline), school tours & class pictures The St. Xavier Spirit Shop will be open Friday evening from 7-9 p.m. SATuRDAy, OCTOBER 20 Football Game - St. Xavier Stadium 2 p.m. St. Xavier High School vs. Cleveland St. Ignatius, All alumni receive one free ticket to the football game. There are no scheduled events for class members on Saturday evening, but if you would like to help organize an event at a location of your choosing with spouses and guests, the Development Office would be happy to assist. For more information or questions, contact Alumni Director John Schrantz (‘96) at jschrantz@stxavier.org or 513.761.7815 ext. 116.