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Financial Report INSIDE

From the President For those of you who are old enough, maybe geeky enough too, our journey to the opening of the school year was reminiscent of Captain James Kirk of the USS Enterprise calling for warp speed and getting the reply, “we are giving it all we’ve got.” We have certainly gone to where no man has gone before: Opening the school year in a world of COVID-19, racism and presidential elections. Our faculty, staff, administration and 1400 students have certainly given it all they can—and it seems to be working well.

The summer of 2020 will be remembered as one where auto pilot was off and our course was set week by week, with clear directives: minimize health risks and maximize the St. Xavier experience for students.

A tireless task force of faculty, staff, and administrators certainly modeled what it means to be open to growth.

Following the collective wisdom of that group, coupled with support from Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, TriHealth, Hamilton County Public Health and the Ohio Department of Health, we opened the school year on August 19 with options for in-person or online learning and teaching.

Masks, MERV 13 filters, expansive plexiglass barriers, one-way stairways, hand sanitizer, outdoor classrooms and reconfigured lunch options were all part of what is the temporary normal.

What is normal is that the students, faculty and staff went about finding the most effective and efficient ways to fulfill the mission. This place is full of amazing people who want to be here and will do what they need to do to make it happen.

That impressive effort has resulted in no known cases of internal spread in the opening months!

Progress on securing the mission also continues behind the scenes in many areas. We are in the final stage of preparing surveys to gather data for our next strategic plan. Plans for the Keating Natatorium refurbishing and renovation are

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progressing. The Diversity web page was launched. Clubs and extra curriculars are being innovative in how to march forth safely. Theatre Xavier has generated a COVID-19 resistant strategy for the fall production of War of the Worlds. The performance will be recorded and edited as a film and shown as an in-person movie. Campus Ministry has been able to schedule retreats and even a socially distanced Mass of the Holy Spirit in the stadium. Likewise, Community Service has adapted to facilitate the growing of Men for Others. Some service programs like Big Brothers are doing a hybrid model of service while some options are totally digital. Others, like recent mission trips, are in-person. All of these opportunities to be Men for Others have been set up with social distancing and COVID protocols.

As we look to find God in everything, even in the challenges of 2020, it is easy to find His presence in the Long Blue Line.

As we look to find God in everything, even in the challenges of 2020, it is easy to find His presence in the Long Blue Line. As you will note in this edition, there is a very long list of people who make the success of our students possible. Thank you.

There is not much I enjoy more than a Bomber victory and one over COVID-19 will be the best ever. With your prayers and support, we are on our way to victory…

Live long and prosper,

ADMINISTRATION Mr. Timothy J. Reilly ’76 - President Rev. Walter C. Deye SJ ’66 - Rector Mr. Terrence H. Tyrrell - Principal Mr. Jonathan C. Ivec - Vice President for Operations & CFO Mr. Anthony E. Schad ’81 - Vice President of Advancement

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mr. Gregory G. Achten ’82 Mr. Robert E. Carroll ’76 Rev. Walter C. Deye SJ ’66 - Co-Vice Chair Mr. Michael J. Ehrensberger ’61 Mr. Brian J. Fitzgerald ’91 Sr. Therese Gillman OSF Rev. Michael J. Graham SJ Mr. Gary J. Gruber ’73 - Chair Ms. Toi C. Jones Mr. Adam T. Mueller ’96 Rev. William J. Murphy SJ Mr. Michael P. O’Rourke ’86 Mr. Andrew N. Recker ’97 Mr. Timothy J. Reilly ’76 Mr. Mark M. Ryan ’91 Ms. Mabe Rodriguez Steigerwald Mrs. Linnell R. Sullivan Rev. Eric M. Sundrup SJ Mr. Nicholas J. Vehr ’77- Co-Vice Chair Rev. Nathan C. Wendt SJ

Inside this Issue 9 X-Travaganza

11 Financial Report

14 Alumni Reflections

Join us in a Maskuerade!

And Xperience Mardi Gras!

Long Blue Line Strong

Sgt. Jake W. Denman ’05, 1st Lt. Tanner N. Huskey ’12 and T. Patrick Wilson ’80

CONTRIBUTORS Cheryl L. Asper Edward J. Bedinghaus ’68 Sylvia M. Betz Joyce A. Bowman Cathy M. Cionni Christine L. Dauenhauer Sgt. Jake W. Denman ’05 Heidi B. Eveleigh Edmund L. Franchi Eric M. Gammarino ’09 Ellen K. Gormley Cara L. Hester 1st Lt. Tanner N. Huskey ’12 W. Matthew Keith ’93 Nicholas B. Kemper ’06 Wayne B. Miller Rev. Richard L. Millbourn SJ ’86 Ralph A. Nardini ’77 Heidi A. O’Connor William C. Reilly ’09 Anthony E. Schad ’81 Andrew E. Sweeny ’68 T. Patrick Wilson ’80

EDITOR Becky Schulte

DESIGNER Jon Enia ’97, makercreative.com

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Above: Evan the therapy dog visits students during an outdoor study session.

Cover: The 2020 Mass of the Holy Spirit took place this fall in St. Xavier Stadium.

02 WE ARE ST. X 10 VICE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 13 CAREER CONNEXIONS

17 ALUMNI X-CERPTS & X-PEDITIONS 25 CALENDAR

16 FACULTY FOCUS: RICK MILLBOURN SJ ’86 Fall 2020

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We are St. Xavier News and notes around the St. Xavier campus

Welcome to the St. Xavier Community!

New St. Xavier High School Faculty and Staff for the 2020-21 School Year: From left to right: Whitney Butler (Intervention Specialist), Conan Rainwater SJ (Religion faculty), Fr. Matt Gamber SJ (Campus Ministry & Community Service), Angelo Sylvester (Fine Arts faculty- Choral Director ), Heidi Kemper (Administrative Assistant to the President), Peggy Brichler (Prefect), Pam DiBenedetto (Administrative Assistant to the Principal), Cristine Vesprani (Spirit Shop), Doris Yan (World Languages faculty), Elizabeth Armor (English faculty) and Rajan Berkuchel (English faculty).

Not Pictured: Dominic Ferreri (IT Director), Mariana Freese (Children’s Hospital Therapist) and Sandra Farah (Administrative Assistant for Enrollment).

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Mass of the Holy Spirit It was the perfect day for the long-standing tradition of the Mass of the Holy Spirit which is celebrated across the world at all Jesuit schools. The Mass was held at Ballaban Field to accommodate social distancing as the Class of 2024 was welcomed by the community. The Mass was celebrated by Father Matt Gamber SJ and was a team effort including many departments within the school. The Mass was live-streamed for remote students and parents. It was a memorable event for all involved and a chance to finally gather the entire St. Xavier community together.

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Tech for Others Vincent Thiemann ’20 began a significant invention while he was a student at St. Xavier. For the majority of his senior year he worked to incorporate computer technology and a desire to help others into an exciting invention. He has prototyped, programmed, and built a wearable feedback device for the visually impaired that provides feedback so they can self-navigate. He first presented the invention at the Tech Olympics last school year. His team showcased the headset for three judges from Vora Ventures, Kroger Technology, and P&G. The team placed 2nd overall out of 10 schools. He has continued to develop the project while attending Case Western.

CLASS of 2024

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Welcome to the Class of 2024 St. Xavier kicked off the school year on August 19 welcoming the Class of 2024. This class adds 360 members to the Long Blue Line!

Theatre Xavier Fall Performance Did you know that the student broadcast team—ESPX—livestreams most home, and some away, contests in football, soccer, cross country, basketball, wrestling, swimming, volleyball, lacrosse and baseball throughout the year? This team of more than 40 students brings the

War of the Worlds November 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14

live action right into your home and is available for free on the St. Xavier website or on twitter @ESPX_. Tune in to hear our budding sports announcers and watch their production skills while supporting the Bombers this year!

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Changes Reduce Risk Each day the students are in-person is an experience the community no longer takes for granted. Many adjustments have been made to follow the CDC and Department of Health guidelines to reduce the risk for all students and staff. While many changes have been made to the environment the community and spirit remains the same. As usual, students are encouraged to use frequent and thorough hand washing as the most fundamental effort. Proper handwashing procedures have been made more fun with the introduction of popular song lyrics in the bathrooms to encourage everyone to continue good habits.

A few of the physical changes made to reduce risk: •

One-way stairways at the change of class.

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Plastic partitions in the cafeteria and library. The Berning gym and Reynolds rooms have been turned into study spaces for attending virtual classes if the teacher is not physically present.

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Teachers have the ability to reserve outdoor spaces to conduct classes when weather allows.

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Teachers and students who are quarantining or have approved need can teach and learn remotely.

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The athletic department has enacted several new procedures to keep gear clean and only handled by its owner.

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MASKS UP! Masks are required by every person present in the building. A variety of St. X branded masks are available in the Spirit Shop.

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MERV 13 Filters.

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Consistent sanitization of shared spaces and deep sanitizing every night.

As always, our students are being true Men for Others following the new guidelines to keep themselves and others safe.

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Hands Across Campus Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Hands Across Campus, HAC, celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with a variety of experiences. Starting the week of September 14 students shared information pertaining to Hispanic culture to educate fellow Bombers, administration, faculty and staff to raise awareness and education. In addition, the display cases in several hallways were decorated to coincide with Hispanic Heritage Month by PAC, Parents Across Cultures, and from the support of Hands Across Campus students.

Each Tuesday and Friday through October 15, students made announcements during flex that enlightened and educated students on the culture. The fundamental purpose was to let our Hispanic students and community share the pride and knowledge of their culture and for the community to learn to be more understanding and respectful of our differences.

On September 21, the Hands Across Campus Core Team enjoyed a sample tasting from an authentic Mexican restaurant as a way of supporting small

National Merit Scholars Congratulations to the 14 students who are Semifinalists and the 13 students who are Commended in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Competition.

minority owned businesses and getting educated on cultural cuisine. Food and conversation have always been a disarming way of engaging and this allowed our HAC leadership to become advocates and Men for Others with respect to cultures.

Lastly on September 30, St. X hosted a Hispanic Heritage Month Cultural Sharing Event in the theater coupled with Mexican style sweet treats from a Hispanic vendor. The goal of the cultural sharing was to educate others on what has cultural value and what could be deemed culturally offensive or lacking in sensitivity.

Based on our exit interviews with last years HAC Core Team, additional cultural holidays have been added to the calendar including Diwali and Native American Heritage Month, to name just a couple. We continue to educate our students to build an inclusive culture at the school and help grow global citizens — students prepared to live and thrive in a multicultural world.

Pictured below are the Commended students: Adithya Bharathan, Amit Bharathan, Colin Blum, William Braun, John Fisher, Brendan Kirkpatrick, Nicolas Manfroy, Patrick Mulligan, Jordan Pfeil, Aaron Porotsky, Eric Rice, Sean Schwetschenau and Eric Wimmel.

Pictured with Principal Terry Tyrrell and President Tim Reilly are Semifinalists: Raza Adhami, Alexander Brandt, Evan Day, Grant Dutro, William Eckert, Aidan Finn, William Jones, Denis Lucey, Owen McClain, John Piehowicz, Colin Sorensen, Connor Tooman, Joshua Uterstaedt and Ryan Yu.

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PAC Ice Cream Social The results are in: Chocolate, Vanilla, and Black Raspberry Chip are the top three favorite ice cream flavors of the Class of 2024! PAC hosted its first-ever virtual Ice Cream Social on Sunday, August 30. Principal Tyrrell, President Reilly, PAC parents, and student volunteers all enjoyed getting to know the newest members of the St. X community, addressing questions and hopefully easing concerns as well. We engaged in a fun Kahoot game during which we polled our freshman families about ice cream, vacation spots, favorite subjects, and the beginnings of high school life. Some families also shared selfies with us. We appreciate everyone's willingness to adjust to the digital way of interaction, and are so grateful to have had the opportunity to spend time with each other. Thank you to all attendees and volunteers, and we hope you enjoyed the free ice cream that was generously donated for us to share! Have a great school year!

Any and all St. X families are welcome at Parents Across Cultures events. Our mission is to build an inclusive culture at the school and help grow global citizens — students prepared to live and thrive in a multicultural world.

If you have any questions about PAC or would like to become more involved, please email Jaleria Burt, Diversity Coordinator, at jburt@stxavier.org

Congratulations to Math faculty member George Beluan ’91. He was recently honored by Jordan Cornette ’01 on ESPN’s ACC Network show The Huddle for the impact he had on Jordan while he was a student.

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Join us for...

X-Travaganza 2021!

Preparations are underway for the 48th annual X-Travaganza: Join us in a Maskuerade! And Xperience Mardi Gras. With the generous support of the St. Xavier community, X-Travaganza has grown from a premier once-a-year dinner auction to a series of events, raffles and auctions that culminates in the flagship event on March 6, 2021. Throughout the year, X-Travaganza proceeds collectively generate funds to benefit all St. Xavier students!

Your support of X-Travaganza helps fund many educational and extracurricular opportunities for all students, from Academics, Athletics, Music, Theater Xavier and Mock Trial to Community Service, Mission Trips, Campus Ministry, Tuition Assistance and many more.

Join X-Travaganza 2021 Co-Chairs Lisanne and Mike ’84 Thompson, parents of Nathan ’19 and Michael ’17 and Susan and Andy ’87 Klare, parents of Drew ’18, Max ’22 and Luke ’24 for the upcoming events!

Visit www.stxavier.org/xtravaganza for updates and registration links.

SAVE THE DATES: Holiday Online Auction: opens November 25, 2020 Grand Raffle: ticket sales start January 2021 Trivia Night: Date TBD Opening Party: March 5, 2021 X-Travaganza: March 6, 2021 Ladies Bunco Night: Spring, 2021 X-Travaganza Golf Outing: TBD Co-Chairs Lisanne and Mike ’84 Thompson and Susan and Andy ’87 Klare

Many thanks to our generous 2020 Sponsors: Grand Raffle Sponsor ($10,000)

Sapphire Sponsors ($5,000)

Vandercar Holdings, LLC

Absolute Title Agency, LLC Deloitte Mike’s Carwash Path Forward The Waddell Family Foundation

Diamond Sponsor ($10,000) RDI Marketing Services, Walt’s Hitching Post/Sorrento’s – Bronson Trebbi ’90 Lisanne and Mike ’84 Thompson

Bar Sponsor ($5,000) The Albach, Wells & Dauer Group at Morgan Stanley

Golf Competition Sponsor ($2,500) Health Carousel Rx ‘n Go

Pearl Sponsors ($2,500) AAA Club Alliance Baird Graystone Consulting Chris and Rita Jacobs Kopf Hunter Haas Realtors Dr. Kevin Reilly ’82 and Dr. Christopher Ruhnke Fall 2020

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Vice President’s Message Tony Schad ’81 People around St. X amaze me. And I mean that in the very best way. Look at the names in this magazine who give of their hard earned treasure so that young men, regardless of financial means, can attend St. Xavier High School. This honor roll magazine is an incredible measure of the strength of the Long Blue Line of St. X. This year more than 40% of our students will receive more than $4,321,000 in need based assistance so they can be a part of what is so special at St. Xavier. We ask you for your support of young men who are not only academically educated, but also nurtured and formed so as they leave the confines of our campus and they are prepared to take leadership roles in every aspect of our church, community, country and world. That starts with you, our benefactors. Without your help, these young men would not benefit from our incredible faculty and staff while profiting from our wonderful campus and its facilities.

Just to give you some examples of what happens because of your support, here are some quick facts: • The St. X curriculum offers more than 200 courses, including 27 advanced placement courses in seven subject areas.

• St. X students benefit from more than 80 clubs and organizations, not including athletics and intramurals. As an example, one such program is Career ConneXions which boasts an incredible 1,200 students participating either through attending presentations from guests speakers, mentor shadowing or actual internships while they are a St. X student.

• Our students have the opportunity to voluntarily attend Mass on campus every day, plus get to attend all class and school Masses throughout the school year.

• 90% of St. Xavier students voluntarily participate in community service opportunities.

• The average college scholarship dollar amount award to the class of 2020 was $124,103.

• In addition to nationally recognized theater, choir and band programs, St. Xavier fields 17 Division 1 Athletic programs. In fact, 80% of our students are student-athletes.

• We have a student body that is 77% Catholic with 23% of our students coming from other faith backgrounds.

• 20% of the St. Xavier student body is multicultural.

• This past year, our students average ACT score was a 28.5, 92% of students who took an AP test scored a three or higher and 99% of our graduates have gone on to attend a four year college, university or military academy.

So yes, I am amazed by the people around St. X. I am amazed by the talent of our students. I am amazed by the dedication and skill of our faculty and staff. And I am amazed by you, the people who support our mission of educating and forming young men in the incredible tradition of the Jesuits. Just as you are kept in our prayers, please also remember our students, faculty and staff in your prayers.

Yes, the Long Blue Line begins with you! Thank you! #LongBlueLineStrong Anthony Schad ’81 Vice President of Advancement Tschad@stxavier.org 513-618-3228 10

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LineStrong

Financial Report The Long Blue Line Begins With You! #LongBlueLineStrong

The Long Blue Line of St. Xavier High School is noted for many

from the Long Blue Line, financial need and the GAP are covered.

things. The undeniable and incredible generosity in support of the

This tremendous support aids in the decision-making for families

school’s mission is a well-known example.

to choose to have their sons attend St. X.

Our benefactors’ generosity provides the strength for our students

The graphs below visually layout the financial need for both

to learn from an incredible faculty and staff on a 100 acre campus

coverage of the GAP as well as need-based tuition assistance. The

with top notch facilities. For the 2020-21 school year more than

need is real. Thank you for helping to provide the strength that

40% of our student body will need tuition assistance amounting

keeps the Long Blue Line Strong!

to more than $4.3 million dollars. In addition, the cost to educate our students is more than the tuition charged. This year the cost to educate a St. X student is $21,500 and tuition charged is $16,120. The difference is called the GAP. Because of the support

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Report of Operations Revenue and Expenses Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2020 FY 2019-20 OPERATING REVENUE Tuition and Fees, Gross

$22,665,780

Investment & Endowment Income TOTAL REVENUES

$3,705,023 $26,370,803

ADVANCEMENT AND OTHER INCOME APPLIED TO OPERATIONS TOTAL REVENUE + INCOME

$4,861,466

$31,232,269

NET OPERATING EXPENSES Instructional

$15,127,931

Administrative

$4,503,136

Tuition Assistance

$4,429,862

Aux. Enterprises & Activities

$3,062,983

Plant Operations

$2,311,252

Fundraising

$1,797,105

TOTAL EXPENSES

$31,232,269

15% 15% 12%

REVENUE

12%

Tuition and Fees, Gross

73%

Investment and Endowment

73%

Advancement and Other Income Applied to Operations

As of June 30, 2020:

7% 10% 8%

6%

EXPENSES

6%

9%

Instructional

49%

14%

48%

Tuition Assistance Aux. Enterprises and Activities Plant Operations

15% 14% 14%

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Market Value of Endowment Funds $78,208,315 Actual Endowment Draw from Investments 4.7% Bond Payable $12,090,000

Career ConneXions

Career ConneXions unveiled their new logo, designed by Trevor Tiemeyer ’21

Students and Alumni Make Great ConneXions in Summer Internships

Through the ages, the wisdom and knowledge of the masters have been saved on parchment and paper. Now, for the St. Xavier community, they’re being saved digitally.

“Masterclass” the latest component of Career ConneXions, the three-year-old experiential learning program designed to help St. X students choose their college majors and careers. The brainchild of St. X student John Piehowicz ’21, the program fills a void that was created when the Covid-19 pandemic canceled in-person school activities and programs in March 2020.

“Masterclass is our online learning platform to bring educational and career content to students where and when they want to view it,” said Christine Dauenhauer, director of Career ConneXions. “It was launched this summer as a response to two factors: Covid made in-person learning events more challenging, and students are time-constrained during the school year.

A Masterclass is an online video in which John interviews a subject-matter expert. Accompanying the video is a workbook “that summarizes the video, builds on it and provides actions steps a student can take to further develop the skill,” John said.

more are coming by mid-October. About 20 are in the planning stages. “We continue to receive e-mails, almost daily, from people saying they would love to help us,” John said.

“Most of our initial Phase 1 subject-matter bases are covered,” John said, “but we’re always looking for new people to make a video on anything they feel comfortable with.” Phase 2 plans to incorporate overviews of various industries and career journeys, so nearly anything about an individual’s experience in the professional world can be turned into a Masterclass. Mrs. Dauenhauer said the Masterclass platform’s benefits extend beyond current students. “It can engage also our young alumni, who until now have not been served by Career ConneXions. We’re excited for our full St. X community (current and past students) to benefit from this content. Beyond Career ConneXions, the Masterclass format and learning platform can be used to help any department at St. X better operate by incorporating video/online learning – Admissions, College Advising, and Counseling, for example.”

If you’d like to get involved, head to the adult registration page, https://www. stxavier.org/academics/careerconnexions/career-connexions-adult-volunteer and when it asks about interest area, select "Record a Masterclass."

John got the idea for these Masterclasses after his parents gave him for Christmas a subscription to MasterClass, “a Web site where famous people teach different skills, from cooking to dog training,” he said. “I thought that, hey, we could do this with Career ConneXions, but we should ask people to do only one, instead of a series. Mrs. Dauenhauer loved the idea as a way to move some of our educational materials online.

“So, we sent out some mass e-mails, and during June we had the videos produced, edited and ready to launch, which we did on July 10.”

John produces the Masterclasses himself. He meets the expert before the interview to outline what will be discussed and to answer any lingering questions. John conducts the interview on Zoom, which he records. He exports the video to Adobe PremierPro, edits it, and adds program graphics. Either he or his brother, Joseph ’22, writes the workbook and tends to any last-minute changes. Finally the video is uploaded to YouTube and the Career ConneXions Canvas Page by Trevor Tiemeyer ’21. The process takes from a few days to a week to complete.

Masterclass was launched July 11 and marketed heavily through social media.

Reminders were sent at the start of the school year, and messages will continue through the years. As of September 1, there have been 265 views of all of the Masterclass videos – 185 during the week after the launch.

As summer ended, there were five videos published: interview tips; entrepreneurial mindset; a two-parter on resume writing; leadership skills. Ten Club Fair: John Piehowicz ’21, Joe Piehowicz ’22, Connor Tooman ’21, and Trevor Tiemeyer ’21 speak to an interested student at Club Fair in September

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Alumni Reflections Pat Wilson ’80

Pat Wilson Then and Now

There were several examples of excellent teachers that had a positive impact on me and my time at St. Xavier; but the most powerful was Paul Lammermeier. I moved back to Cincinnati in the summer of my junior year and up until that point in my life, I had done very little in the way of community service activities. When I took Paul's Community Service class, all that changed. I truly understood and adopted the St. X motto of being a "Man for Others.� My weekly visits to Drake Hospital and spending my Saturdays at the 8th & State Boys Club on the North side of downtown Cincinnati had a profound impact on me then, and now.

I truly understood and adopted the St. X motto of being a "Man for Others.�

I continue to try to live by that credo in both my personal and professional life.

Paul made all that possible. He related to us like a friend yet maintained the respect of a teacher and mentor. He could laugh at the goofy things 16-18 year old boys do and say; but in the end, he was always about the service. And 40 years later, Paul is still being that "Man for Others" through his ministry work in Peru.

I would encourage all Alumni to donate to his cause at lammermeier.org.

Mr. Paul Lammermeier

I love when I meet fellow St. Xavier students and alumni, particularly those younger than me. All I say is "The Long Blue Line" and I automatically get a fist bump or a hearty handshake. Without really knowing that person, there's a bond that automatically creates a kinship like none other. That doesn't exist at other high schools. I especially appreciate that the school has made a tremendous effort in ensuring that every student now knows the St. X Fight song and Alma Mater.

I believe that the St. X Advantage is the school's ability to instill ethical values and critical thinking skills in its students while ensuring that they recognize the need to serve their community not just while in school, but throughout their lifetime.

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Tanner Huskey ’12 and Jake Denman ’05 Tanner Huskey St Xavier Grad ’12 Naval Academy Grad ’17 – 2nd Lieutenant US Marine Corps Infantry Officer Currently 1st Lieutenant US Marine Corps Infantry Officer

Jake Denman

Jake Denman Then

Tanner Huskey Then

St Xavier Grad ’05 Attended the Ohio State University Marine Corps Staff Sergeant 9th Expeditionary Support Battalion Tanner Huskey’s Long Blue Line connection came full circle recently during a training session in Okinawa. He ran into Jake Denman ’05 who was attending the Basic Jungle Skills Training serving as a Staff Sergeant for the 9th Expeditionary Support Battalion.

Tanner was an outstanding wrestler while attending St. Xavier and during his career was a team captain for Coach Tim McDonald. He also received the Father Muenchen Spirit Award. During his freshman year, his Freshman Head Coach was none other than Jake Denman.

Jake also excelled at wrestling while at St. Xavier. He was a three-time Varsity Wrestler and a State Qualifier. Long time St. Xavier assistant coach Jerry Teuschler coached both Tanner and Jake and was influential in Jake becoming a wrestling coach at St. Xavier.

Jerry and Jake remain close friends even today.

Jake and Tanner recalled some of their St. X memories while standing on a bridge overlooking the jungle in Japan (Picture). Tanner commented on how the sport made him the man he is today. Wrestling daily with Coach Denman freshman year and then later with fellow St. X grads and St. X Wrestling HOF members Joe Heyob, Cole Jones and Kevin Reilly.

Jake Denman Now

Tanner Huskey Now

Freshmen Wrestling

Jake still to this day competes in Open Wrestling Tournaments in the Marine Corps.

Tanner’s home is in the Marine Home Unit Core Base in Hawaii. His first deployment was in Okinawa, Japan then onto the Philippines. This is his second deployment to Okinawa.

He mentioned that whenever he comes home, he loves eating whatever his mom Sarah Huskey, serves (she is a gourmet chef ). The next stop is Skyline Chili! Then his next stop is out to St. Xavier to see his friends, former teachers and coaches.

Tanner Huskey’s Long Blue Line connection came full circle recently during a training session in Okinawa.

He ran into Jake Denman ’05 who was attending the Basic Jungle Skills Training serving as a Staff Sergeant for the 9th Expeditionary Support Battalion.

Coach Tim McDonald

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Faculty Focus Fr. Rick Millbourn SJ Fr. Rick Millbourn SJ joined the Jesuits in 1988 and has served the St. Xavier community since 2010. During his time at St. X he has given tirelessly of his gifts and talents to serve the students of St. Xavier High School. Rick teaches religion as well as serving on the Kairos team. He does community service with Saturday service at People Working Cooperatively and has gone on the Peru Mission Trip. Serving a variety of co-curriculars Rick has worked with the Rugby team, served as an X-Ray Moderator and the Bowling team chaplain.

Recently, he has become the Theatre Xavier mentor and chaplain. He does Reconciliation and Mass for retreats as well as performs multiple Masses per year for teams and clubs. During the recent COVID pandemic, Rick has been a lifesaver to the St. Xavier community offering knowledge, research and guidance for the back to school plan. Rick is truly a Man for Others.

What is the most rewarding thing about being a part of the St. Xavier community?

The high school years are a privileged time in people’s lives; they are years of great discovery and immense growth. The freshmen arrive in the building really still young boys and over the four years grow and mature, develop intellectually and emotionally into young men. The opportunity to help our students in that process of discovery and growth is a gift to me.

We provide opportunities for them to explore their faith, their ideas and predispositions, their dreams and plans, their relationships, and their commitment to their fellow human beings. Getting to share with them in their discoveries of the world around them, made by God so that they could grow into their best selves, delights me.

Each year some alumni come back to school to visit, write emails, or call to share how they are doing, to let me know how their time at St. X helped them to grow into the people they are becoming. At a purely personal level, it is a great reward for me to get to hear of their continued personal growth even after graduation.

You have been a student and now a teacher at St. X. What is the one constant you have seen over the years?

The sense of community here at St. X remains constant from my time as a student through the years up to the present. When I was a teenager, many of my best friends were here at St. X with me. However, even beyond any question of my personal friends, there was a sense of community, of a group of people caring for one another, caring about one another. I get that same feeling today.

The reality of being a Xavier man forever (as stated in our alma mater) intrigues me. It would seem likely that I and our students today would graduate and leave these four years behind, but I did not and they do not. The experience of four years at St. X, shared with so many others, becomes a part of each person’s being. This community is woven into the very fabric of us.

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You have been a leading force in preparing for this unprecedented school year. What have you taken away from this experience?

At a purely personal level, diving into the emerging scientific understanding of SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 has been fascinating.

Getting to watch the process of discovery and exploration of this small part of nature invigorates me. When I graduated from St. X I went to Miami University in chemistry and physics; I did my student teaching in chemistry. I tend to see the world through a scientific lens.

As a Jesuit my intellectual focus has been in faith, theology, and especially ethics. Working with St. X’s COVID-19 task force has allowed me to join with others as we look for the best balance, the most ethical pursuit of how to continue the active mission of St. Xavier high school in these COVID times.

Working with the other members of the task force has been affirming of how much each member of the faculty, staff, and administration want the best for our students. Each person has brought her or his own experience and perspective. Together we have done our best as a group to balance safety protocols for physical health with the psychological and educational needs of teenagers. That being said, our best scientific understanding of COVID-19 is still evolving; we keep looking at our policy to make sure it is addressing the situation as best we can.

How would you describe the St. Xavier Advantage?

God calls each of us to live fully, whole-heartedly, offering ourselves completely in service. St. X provides an environment that encourages such living, that helps provide direction for greater dedication of purpose. Our St. X community as a whole cares about each member of the community and about the members of larger society.

Alumni X-Cerpts 60’s

William M. Cussen ’61 recently received the John P. Kiely Professionalism Award from the Cincinnati Bar Association. The John P. Kiely Professionalism Award recognizes a trial lawyer for possessing outstanding trial skills and demonstrating the highest degree of professionalism, civility and ethical standards in his daily practice.

80’s John V. Mock ’80 received a life-changing liver transplant as reported by fellow Bomber, Matt Martin of UC Health, in an article titled An Unbreakable Post-Transplant Bond. https://www.uchealth.com/articles/an-unbreakablepost-transplant-bond

Steve Specht ’86 wrote 4th and Redemption, a book about faith, football and the journey down the Long Blue Line.

Rocky Boiman ’98

Alexander S. Burgess ’13 graduated

wrote his own book, Rocky's Rules. A Playbook for Becoming Your Best in Challenging Times. Through Rocky Boiman's experiences in football at St. X, Notre Dame and particularly the no-nonsense world of the NFL, he developed these rules or essential behaviors that he feels are critical to living the meaningful life that we all seek.

from the Ohio University on May 1, 2020 with his Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy.

Alex graduated from Miami University with his Bachelor of Science degree cum laude in Kinesiology and Health in May of 2017.

During his time at OU, he completed clinical rotations in orthopedics and neurology and became certified in manual therapies and dry needling techniques. He has accepted a position with First Settlement Physical Therapy based in Marietta, OH and began his training assignment at a clinic in Parkersburg, WV on August 10, 2020.

00’s Vivek Ramaswamy ’03 wrote an article for the Wall Street Journal Opinion section entitled, Antitrust Can’t Bust a Monopoly of Ideas, which was published August 5, 2020.

10’s Michael Judd ’11 adopted an eight-week old Australian Shepherd (Female) named Murphy!

He lives in San Francisco and can't wait to start showing her his favorite spots around the Bay Area.

JP Brenner ’17 recently completed and published his first book, Challenging Society’s Values.

90’s Matthew Koenig ’93 After a 14 year career in high school athletics in the Cincinnati area, Matthew Koenig ’93 accepted the Athletic Director position at Notre John Stein, SJ, ’12 is one of seven Midwest Dame Academy, a co-ed Catholic High School in Jesuits who professed first vows in the Society this Class of ’68 helps Green Bay, WI and moved to GB in July of 2019. month.

He graduated from St. Xavier in 2012 and Career ConneXions Matthew and his wife, Ellen have four children, after college taught theology at UofD Jesuit while Mitchell 16, Lauren 12, Maleah 10 and Ryan 6. learning more about the Jesuits.

In planning its gift to St. Xavier, the Class "I attribute my path of success and blessings to of 1968 reunion committee noodled several my experience and roots of Catholic Education possibilities. It decided on an endowed at St. Xavier High School as the reason I am here novel idea of a today. Living in Ohioscholarship. for 44 yearsAnd andthe moving mentoring program to to a whole new state with a family was quiteguide the students on career pursuits. experience. This was their the best decision I ever made.

Thank You to St. Xavier and the education it Simultaneously, the high school was provided me! I am truly blessed!" launching Career ConneXions that included not only mentoring but also several other components to inform and guide young men for their chosen life pursuits.

Chancellor Waye ’19 spoke in a video hosted by the Cincinnati Boys Choir in a YouTube video about studying and pursuing a career in music. https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=53nLpkJ1xz0&feature=youtu.be

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News from the Long Blue Line

IN MEMORIAM

BIRTHS

FREESE Staff member, Mariana Freese, and her husband, Matthew Freese ’07 welcomed their first daughter in May, 2020.

RUBIO St. Xavier Spanish teacher Maria Rubio and husband, Gabriel, welcomed Nicolas Henry Rubio on 3/28/20.

HERB St. Xavier French teacher, Bret Herb welcomed her second child, Ward, over the summer.

SMITH Jacob Smith ’10 and wife, Stacey, welcomed their daughter, Juniper Rae Smith, on 6/8/20.

LATHAN Mario Tahi Lathan ’94 and Tiana Negrete welcomed Sofia Cecilia Eola Lathan on January 28, 2020. Sofia joins big brother, William, who is 3.

Mr. Joseph P. ALBERTZ Mr. Lawrence W. ARNOLD, Sr. Mr. William P. CONNERS Rev. Fred J. DETERS SJ Dr. Thomas P. DETERS Mr. Ferdinand A. FORNEY Mr. Robert J. FREDENBURGH Mr. William C. FRIELING Mr. William F. HERBORT Mr. Trever M. HOELKER Mr. Donald A. HUESMAN Mr. Robert G. JONES Mr. Robert C. KANTER Mr. Robert J. KUMMER Mr. Raymond G. LAIBLE Mr. Tom E. LINDENSCHMIDT Mr. James S. LOTZ Dr. David E. MUTCHLER Dr. Thomas F. PENDERGHAST Mr. Thomas F. ROBINSON Dr. Ernst G. ROLFES Mr. David A. SAMMONS Mr. Philip L. SCHNEIDER Mr. Thomas L. SEIBERT Mr. Daniel F. SOHMER Sr. Mr. Arthur J. STAGNARO, Jr. Mr. Peter J. STRASSER Mr. William E. TERWORT II Mr. Joseph J. THOLE Mr. Donald L. WENKER

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NIKIAS St. Xavier math teacher and golf coach, Alexander Nikias and wife, Ashley, welcomed son, Andrew Nikias, who is scheduled to finish high school in 2038.

FACULTY REISERT English Instructor, Tim Reisert wrote an article “Essential / Non-essential,” in the summer edition of OJELA (Ohio Journal of English Language Arts, the state level of NCTE).

For several years now, incoming Juniors read a novel for English classes titled Station Eleven, about a flu pandemic and a troupe of actors who stage plays with a Traveling Symphony. A great book, and relevant – perhaps too relevant – for our experiences. Tim’s article is a reflection on remote teaching and thoughts from a teacher of literature and writing. Ask current Juniors their thoughts about their reading!

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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 egormley@stxavier.org or mail prints to Ellen Gormley c/o St. Xavier magazine, 600 W. North Bend Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45224.

1. Robert Dressman ’87, with son Joseph ’23, at Palo Duro Canyon Amarillo, Texas, June 2020.

2. AquaBombers came together at Mesa Loca in Hyde Park for a swim team reunion. Left to right: Courtney Roberts ’80, Mike Conaton ’81, Mike Bergman ’79, Mike Stenger ’79, JD Stenger ’11, Tom Keefe ’68, Rob Wildermuth ’81, Doug Kammerer ’78, Mike Chambers ’79, Eric Stenger ’09

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1. John Eimermacher ’58 retrieving his ball after his “Hole-in-One” at Miami Whitewater Golf Course in Harrison, Ohio, July, 2020.

2. Dan Keating, class of 1974, with son Daniel Keating, class of 2024, in Auckland, New Zealand 3. St. X Golf Coach Alex Kepley ’85 with US House of Representatives, Mr. Jim Jordan of Ohio, at Western Hills Country Club.

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X-Peditions 1. Patrick Gormley ’21 hiked Pike’s Peak near Denver, Colorado, this summer.

2. Bombers from the Class of ’22 went whitewater rafting in West Virginia on the New River this summer: Braden Meier, Charlie Wallace, Matt Morstadt, and Oscar Haverkamp.

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1. Alec Keith ’20 celebrated at Grand Lake St. Mary's after graduation with his dad, Matt ’93. Alec follows in Matt’s and grandfather, Bill’s ’65, footsteps into the Long Blue Line.

2. Greg LaLonde ’22 traveled to Switzerland for a semester abroad with 50 other kids from the US and London. The rigorous academics were based on “learning by doing”. He read Frankenstein while he ate dinner on Lake Geneva, studied Art History in Venice, performed The Merchant of Venice on the Rialto, spoke French in Annecy, and had geology labs in the mountains. In between class days he would have activities such as hiking, climbing, and skiing led by teachers. He had 3 weekend trips where he climbed Breighthorn Ridge (4,164m), biked 100km across a mountain range, and ice climbed on a glacier on Halloween.

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X-Peditions 1. Robert Frazee ‘20 and Kurt Maurer ‘87, at Kurt’s company, Coolant Control, on the final day of his summer internship.

2. Will ‘19 & James Ogburn ‘24 visited Avalanche Lake, Glacier National Park.

3. Scott Simons ’96 and former St. X strength coach, Carlo Alvarez, reunite at St. Francis Xavier School in Petoskey, MI.

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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 Road, Cincinnati, OH 45224 Fax: 513-761-2586 or E-mail: egormley@stxavier.org

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A group of juniors and seniors traveled to West Virginia on a mission trip to make up for the one canceled this summer. On the trip, students volunteered at local nonprofits that work to end food deserts and give jobs to people with disabilities. Cultural immersion experiences added another layer to the experiences and students learned about life in coal country. Four more mission trips to Appalachia will take place throughout the school year.

Calendar

Alumni Gatherings and School Events Fall/Winter 2020

October

December

28 Annual Fund Phonathon Call Night 7 p.m.

November 1 First Canned Food Drive Canvass

2-3 Christmas Concerts

4 Classes Resume

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Mass of St. Francis Xavier

18 Martin Luther King Day- No Classes

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Feast of the Immaculate Conception Mass

29 TX Illuminations

4 Annual Fund Phonathon Call Night 7 p.m.

5 Annual Fund Phonathon Call Night 7 p.m.

6 Opening Night: TX Performance War of the Worlds

January

12-13 Choir Christmas Dinner 21 Begin Christmas Break

8 Second Canned Food Drive Canvass 15 Open House - Get the St. Xavier Advantage!

22 Third Canned Food Drive Canvass 25-27 Thanksgiving Break

2020 Young Alumni Golf Outing

2020 Alumni Golf Outing

On August 16, 132 alumni from the classes of 2004-2016

By all accounts, the Alumni Golf Outing at Hyde Park

teed off at Glenview Golf Course for the Young Alumni Golf

Country Club on August 31 was a huge success. The

Outing. As in years past, the atmosphere was electric and the

course was in excellent condition and, between the

play (by most groups) was pristine with (pictured from left to

morning and afternoon flights, over 240 alumni participated.

right) the foursome of Henry Hartmann ’15, J. Barrett Buse

Doug Sammons Sr. ’82, Doug Sammons Jr. ’09, Blake

’07, Benjamin

Breathitt and Kenny

Russert ’13

Brosnan finished with

and Samuel

the low score for the

Buse ’13

morning flight while

taking home

Jack Ankenbauer,

the coveted

Brian Kirby, Dan Wolf

Blue Blazers!

and Alex Wolf did so in the afternoon flight.

Fall Reunions All reunions previously scheduled for the fall of 2020 have been postponed to the spring of 2021 due to the ongoing progression of COVID-19. Stay tuned for additional information and, in the meantime, stay safe and healthy.

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