ALUMNI X-CERPTS & X-PEDITIONS

News from the Long Blue Line Alumni X-Cerpts

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Dr. Roger Edward Kanet ’54 was

presented with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who’s Who. This prestigious award was granted to Dr. Kanet for his many achievements in Education. Dr. Kanet shared, “I am well aware that I, a 14-year old from Russellville, Ohio [population = 452 in 1940] when I arrived at Sycamore St. in 1950, would never had such a career and travelled much of the word without the outstanding Jesuit education that I had at St. X!”

Read the full profile of Dr. Kanet’s illustrious and adventurous career here: Roger Edward Kanet Presented with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who’s Who (24-7pressrelease.com)’ https://www.24-7pressrelease. com/press-release/452530/roger-edward-kanetpresented-with-the-albert-nelson-marquis-lifetimeachievement-award-by-marquis-whos-who

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Raymond Vendryes ’64 retired after 18

years of teaching and 22 years with the Federal Government.

Glen Grimme ’67 is a “Global Patient Advocate” for a foundation to assist children with rare neural diseases in Latin America and Argentina.

Paul Hemmer ’67 shared that the Hemmer Company celebrated their 100th Anniversary.

Randy Overbeck ’69 published the story Scarlet at Crystal River in the best-selling collection Haunted Shores Mysteries.

Richard Fleming ’68 is a Nashville songwriter who, along with co-writer Tom Hambridge, has several songs (including “A Few Good Years” and “Born to Play Guitar”) in the recent (July 2021) PBS documentary “American Masters—Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away”. Richard also wrote songs on the Kingfish debut album (“Kingfish”) which was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2020. Eric Ernst ’80 was recently awarded the Southwest Ohio District 15/16 Div III/IV Mariemont High School boys’ assistant coach of the year for basketball.

Army Col. Burke Hamilton ’87,

Secretary of the United Nations Command’s Military Armistice Committee, joined North and South Korean military officials during the first trilateral meeting on disarming the border area. The meeting was held on the South Korean side of Panmunjom, October 2018. In February 2019, Burke received an award from the Minister of Defense for his great contribution to the peace drive on the Korean Peninsula during a very critical and historic time on the Korean Peninsula.

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Mark Ryan ’91 is managing director of Merrill Lynch and executive president of Bank of America.

After St. Xavier, Andy Chiodi ’93, went on to graduate from Ohio State, B.S., Physics in 1997 and earned a Ph. D. in Physical Oceanography from the University of Washington in 2006. He recently wrote an article about the fires along the west coast. His article was published in a University of Washington paper in 2021.

Acclaimed pianist Alex Smith ’96, who is known for his partnership with Lady Gaga, accompanied Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett in Bennett’s final public performance in November 2021 on Paramount+ Learn more about Alex’s latest releases at Alexsmithkeys.com Michael Green ’97, president and co-

founder of Athena Security, was featured on WCPO Ch. 9 in Cincinnati for his mission to improve security by creating a process to detect guns before they enter schools and other buildings.

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On October 1, 2021 alumni Will Reilly ’09, Mason Meier ’09, Michael Green ’97,

and Josh Green ’02 spoke to the History of American Capitalism class about their start up Pursuitoutside.com They suggested several resources to the students for further study toward business success!

2021 Commencement St. Xavier speaker, Vivek Ramaswamy ’03, has been named a “Person to Watch in 2022” by the Cincinnati Enquirer. Ramaswamy is an entrepreneur in the medical and technology industries and the author of Woke, Inc.

Pete Carothers ’04 was named to the 2021 Buddy LaRosa high school Sports Hall of Fame for his outstanding swimming career at St. Xavier. Learn more about his decorated career as a Marine with distinguished commendations at larosasmvp.com

Luke Kuechly ’09 was named to the 2021 Buddy LaRosa high school Sports Hall of Fame for his outstanding football career at St. Xavier, Boston College, and the Carolina Panthers. Learn more about his illustrious career with records and awards at larosasmvp.com

Will Reilly ‘09, Mason Meier ‘09, Michael Green ‘97, and Josh Green ‘02 with the History of American Capitalism class

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Marcus Hughes ’11 is a new Associate Attorney practicing in Tax and Real Estate at Vorys, Sater, Seymour, and Pease and recently passed the Ohio Bar. He is pictured here with his new employer, Nathaniel Lampley, who is the father of fellow Bombers, Trey ’14 and Hunter ’16. (Below) A new Jesuit elementary school is coming to the Bond Hill neighborhood of Cincinnati. Sam Burchenal ’12, along with his parents, have been instrumental in supporting the Catholic Inner-City Schools initiative and are helping with the formation of the new all-male Jesuit elementary school. The new school will be on the site of the former St. Agnes on the campus of the present Church of the Resurrection in Bond Hill. A recent Catholic Telegraph article tells the story of the school – including Sam’s role in the process.

Wynston Wilcox ’13 recently began writing for the Commercial Appeal online platform. He will be reporting on high school sports in the Memphis area.

Both Matt Bockhorst ’17 (Clemson)

and Sean Clifford ’17 (Penn State) were nominated for the William Campbell Trophy. The award is described as “Celebrating its 32nd year, the Campbell Trophy® recognizes an individual as the absolute best football scholar-athlete in the nation for his combined academic success, football performance and exemplary leadership.”

WEDDINGS

BURLEIGH

Peter Burleigh ’17 married Helen Maier on May 28, 2021. Attendees in the photo: front, left to right – David Burleigh ’86, Peter Burleigh ’17, John Schenk ’16, middle, left to right – Andrew Seta ’16, William Burleigh ’15, Mike Momper ’86, back, left to right – JP Burleigh ’14, and Dan Klare ’85. Peter is working on a master’s degree and teaching at a Catholic high school in Dallas, TX.

IN MEMORIAM

1964 Mr. John GAUCHE 1972 Mr. Ronald BAUMGARTNER 1957 Mr. Robert MOEVES 1951 Dr. Anthony DAMICO 1964 Mr. Gerald GLUECK 1965 Mr. James FRANK 1949 Mr. Robert KULLE 1963 Mr. Edward BERNATH 1957 Mr. Charles OELSNER 1961 Mr. Robert GANIM 1962 Mr. Kevin RIORDAN 1939 Mr. John BERTKE 1979 Mr. Christopher DEYE 1953 Mr. Norbert ROMBACH 1964 Mr. Albert SAUER 1957 Mr. John REED 1957 Mr. William OHR 1986 Mr. Robert DOYLE 1960 Mr. Edward SOELLNER 1954 Mr. Thomas COTTINGHAM 1993 Mr. Michael LAMPING 1964 Mr. Michael DONOVAN 1956 Mr. Thomas KALLMEYER 1946 Mr. David KUNTZ 1985 Mr. Robert MILLBOURN 1957 Mr. Thomas MASON 1965 Mr. Blake BAIRD 1958 Mr. Paul BORGMANN 1966 Dr. Ralph WATSON 1965 Mr. Fred GRUBER 1950 LTC Norman HAYES 1957 Mr. Ronald BOSKEN 1994 Mr. Eric DEGRAVE 1956 Mr. Clyde DORN 1969 Mr. Edward HOLMAN 1956 Dr. Frank MESSMANN 1951 Mr. Theodore MEYERS 2008 Mr. Alex GRIFFIN 1965 Dr. Frederick GIGLIA 1974 Maj. Lawrence KANE 1952 Mr. Walter BECK 1961 Mr. James CARSON 2018 Mr. Connor MCSHEA 1948 Mr. Daniel DELL 1978 Mr. Raymond PATER 1958 Mr. Peter DINNESEN 1966 Mr. Joseph LIBIS 1992 Mr. Adam SEIBEL

BIRTHS

GRAHAM

Henry “Hank” Graham was born in August to David ’08 and Gretchen Graham.

SHAFER

Jeff Shafer ’98 and wife, Michelle, and 3 daughters were surprised and blessed with a future Bomber, Grant Edward, in June. They decided to stick with their 2-week trip in August, which had been planned a year in advance. The family hiked in Southern Utah and the Grand Canyon. Here they are in Zion National Park halfway to the well-known “chains” section with 6-week-old Grant in tow.

FACULTY/STAFF

Fine Arts faculty member ELIZABETH HARRIS wrote the play Daughter of War about a female soldier who served in Iraq. The play is being produced by Cincinnati LAB Theatre.

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 a 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.

1. Pete Henkel ’75, Mark Menkhaus ’75, Mike Menkhaus ’72, and Mark Rosemeyer ’72 tore it up at Miami Whitewater Golf Course in October. 2. Cameron Specht ’19 was honored with the prestigious Lt. Andy Zulli Memorial Trophy which is awarded to one member of the Dayton Flyers Football team annually. Lt. Andy Zulli was a UD alumnus who was killed during his military service in 1954. Cameron best exemplified the characteristics of sportsmanship, scholarship and leadership for which Lt. Zulli was known. 3. In November, the St. X Class of 1956 gathered for lunch at the Hofbrauhaus, Newport. 4. Classmates from the St. X Class of 1968 visited New Orleans. From L to R: Steve Rabe, Jim Murphy, Ray Connaughton and Steve Beck. 5. In 2021, Westside Bomber grads took their 14th annual golf trip to New Mexico. Pictured L to R: Tom Bruns ’73, Jack Kortekamp ’73, Mark Ahern ’73, Pat McCafferty ’73, Greg Buchert ’73, Jim Murphy ’68 and Ed Zenni ’73 (Mike Schmerge ’73 not pictured).

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1. At the 40th annual Fairview Farm Rod and Gun Club Trapshoot, members from the Class of 1975 gathered. L to R: Peter Henkel, John Fries, host Terry Deters, and Mike Russell. In the background are Pete’s 40 years of trophies from the event. 2. Doug Lange ’71 and Mike Maier’ 70 visiting the Basilica of Athens, Greece in September 2021. 3. Nate Schulte ’24 and his brother Zach Schulte ’21. Nate was visiting his brother in South Bend for the Notre Dame Georgia Tech Game and cheered on the Irish to a 55-0 victory. 4. Dedicated listener to St. Xavier football on the radio, Mrs. Agnes Reilly with the St. Xavier Radio team. L-R: Tony Schad ’81, Agnes Reilly (aka., St. Agnes the Boy Maker) mother of St. X President Tim Reilly ’76 with Ralph Nardini ’77. 5. The Class of 1971 held its 50-year reunion October 8 & 9, 2021. Three members of the Class of ’71 re-assembled their band from the 1970 era to provide musical entertainment for the event. The photo includes Robert Bunning (center), Tom Heitkemper and Tom Trautmann (far right). Also included in the photo is Teddy Mechley ’22 (far left) who graciously contributed his talent on the drums. Teddy did a superb job with little or no rehearsal time. We all believe that Teddy now has a better understanding of what the “Long Blue Line” is all about. 6. Kevin Sasson ’93, Matt Meyer ’99 & Tom Critchfield of St Louis University High ’13 - Jesuit Men for Others on the last day of our Mission Trip to Olancho Honduras with SonLight Power.

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1., 2. AND 3. The Houston Alumni Chapter Dinner took place at Fresco Italian Cafe, owned by Steve Gonzalez ’75, and featured special guests President Tim Reilly ’76 and Principal, Dan Lynch. 4. St. Xavier alumni gathered for a hockey game in December. Chris Auberger ’84 and fellow players gathered for a quick picture after the event. 5. Zach Vogelpohl ’12 finished his first full Ironman in Cambridge Maryland in September 2021 repping the gear of the St. Xavier triathlon club!

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1. St. Xavier faculty attended the Notre Dame vs Georgia Tech on November 30, 2021. L-R: Tom Wynn, Mike Bellamah (Notre Dame alumnus), Mike Haskins, and Tim McDonald. 2. Joey Arbino ’14 and Blake Cabanas ’90 came together at the 2021 Chicago Pickleball Open. 3. Quinn Posey was welcomed into the Long Blue Line at his 8th grade graduation party by fellow Bomber brothers. From L to R: Quinn Posey ’25, Benjamin Luebbers ’24, Thomas Keefe ’23, Johann Lutmer ’22, Carter Posey ’22, Rylan Earl ’22, John Luebbers ’84, Kevin Keefe ’72, Tom Keefe ’68 and Dr. John Keefe ’67.

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X-Peditions

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