ALUMNI X-CERPTS & X-PEDITIONS

Alumni X-Cerpts

50’s

Roger E. Kanet ’54 is enjoying retirement from a long and illustrious career in education at Kansas, Illinois and Miami. He has earned many honors, degrees and titles.

60’s

Jay Moriarty ’64 was interviewed on camera for CNN’s upcoming eight-part Special Series titled HISTORY OF SITCOM which will air this fall. Jay discusses his work as a writer/producer on series such as All in the Family, The Jeffersons, Maude, Good Times, Dear John, Cosby and more. In addition to his work in TV, Jay has served as an Adjunct Professor in the Writing Division of the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts (film school) for eleven years. Jay is the author of the book HONKY IN THE HOUSE, Writing & Producing The Jeffersons, which tells his story of leaving Ohio for Hollywood and takes readers behind the scenes of that “Dee-Luxe Apartment in the Sky.” The book is available online at Amazon or wherever side-splitting books are sold.

80’s

James Lafferty ’81

In addition to being a corporate executive in Manila, James Lafferty ’81 is a fitness and conditioning coach in Dubai. One of his athletes, Filipino pole-vaulter, EJ Obiena participated in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. Lafferty was also ranked in Forbes Top 100 CEOs in the Middle East and Africa.

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George R. Snider III ’81

Owner & founder of Murder and Merriment, George R. Snider III ’81, has recently opened a new regional company now in North-Central Ohio. His other mystery companies include West Virginia, Cincinnati, and Lexington, KY. Murder and Merriment is the second largest murder mystery theatre company east of the Mississippi River. www.murderandmerriment.com. AJ Wessel ’19 was appointed by Governor Mike DeWine to serve as Undergraduate Student Trustee on the University of Cincinnati’s Board of Trustees.

Jay Whitlock ’19 is featured in the Michael Coppage exhibition at the National Underground Freedom Center. Jay is the 'Black List’ model.

10’s

Brian Kemper ’16

Prayers for Brian Kemper ’16 as he joins the Midwest Jesuit class of Novices who are pursuing a life of service through the priesthood.

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20’s

Alex Baier ’21 and Aaron Porotsky

’21 of Troop 24 recently received their Eagle Scout awards. Alex's Eagle project involved planning and creating an outdoor classroom area at OLG. Aaron's project involved designing and constructing a new stable for the Nativity at St. James Church.

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Daniel Dorsey ’21, cello player, is a member of the Cincinnati Symphony Youth Orchestra (co-principal), CSO’s Nouveau Chamber Players and Nouveau Pre-Conservatory, OMEA Southwest Regional Orchestra (principal) and OMEA All-State Orchestra. Daniel was a recent featured player at the CSO’s concert at Lincoln Heights Missionary Baptist Church, Cincinnati.

Aidan Finn ’21 was awarded an Equitable Excellence scholarship from the Equitable Foundation. His achievement included a companion award for St. Xavier as well. Aidan is now attending the University of Notre Dame.

BIRTHS

BROE

Congratulations to Tom ’04 and Elli Broe on the arrival of George Christopher Broe who arrived on August 2, 2021 at 12:30 p.m. and weighed in at 6 lbs. 15 oz. Mom, Dad and Baby Broe are doing well. Tom was able to return to begin another school year teaching in the St. Xavier math department.

FACULTY

The US Department of Education Presidential Scholars award named Dr. Braden Mechley as 2021 Distinguished Teacher. Dr. Mechley received a letter from the Secretary of Education for his award in late May. There have been four previous U.S. Presidential Scholars from St. Xavier: 1974, 1981, 1988, and 2004. Current faculty member, Dave Eby, was the Distinguished Teacher in 2004.

IN MEMORIAM

Mr. John FREY 1955 Mr. James GAEDE 1958 Mr. John SMITH 1957 LTC Henry MARKS 1960 Mr. James ROBISCH 1981 Mr. Henry BOEHMER 1948 Mr. Thomas WAGNER 1962 Mr. John AMMON 1946 Mr. John MAYER 1963 Mr. James BUESCHER 1958 Mr. Eugene KOETTER 1949 Mr. Kevin MARTIN 1987 Mr. Stephen ROACH 1965 Mr. Edward FILUSCH 1965 Mr. John PUTHOFF 1957 Mr. Donald LUEBBE 1951 Mr. Gerald STURM 1951 Mr. Damien FELLINGER 2000

WEDDINGS

COLE

In July, Jonathan Cole ’12 married Lindsey Swan. In attendance were the following Bombers! BIRTHS Lee House ’12, Chuck Cole ’79, Ethan Gick ’21, Ryan Gick ’22, John Cole ’85, Kevin Reilly Sr ’81, Jonathan Cole ’12, Dan Bellissemo ’85, Cecil Walker ’11, Nick Colvin ’12, Andrew Elsen ’12, Dan Jones ’80, Phil Leisring ’12, Adam Jones ’12, and Kevin Reilly Jr ’12.

MICHEL

The wedding of Sam Michel ’07 and Jamie Drennan took place in Avon, Ohio on 8/28/2021. Pictured from left to right are groomsmen and alumni Mike Ernst ’07, David Frey ’07, Matthew Freese ’07, Sam Michel ’07, David Hall ’07 and John Brumm ’07.

LEWIS

Nick Lewis ’10 married Paula DiBeneditto on 8/14/21 at Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Birmingham, AL. Pictured from left to right are St. X alumni and family members attending the wedding Alex Hauck ’91, Nick Lewis ’10, Jack Hauck ’21 and Andrew Hauck ’79.

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.

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1. In July, Patrick Gormley ’21 explored the land of volcanoes and glaciers with the Ring Tour of Iceland. 2. The USMA (West Point) and USAFA (Air Force Academy) Parachute Teams spent a week over spring break in Arizona competing in formation and accuracy-oriented events. After the competition, they combined for a 26-person formation (10 West Point Cadets and 16 Air Force Cadets) released from three aircraft. Connor Yauss ’17, is the one in the black and gold jump suit with the blue dot on his helmet. Connor is the son of faculty members Roger ’79 and Michelle Yauss. 3. In early September, Golf Coach Alex Kepley shared this photo of the Annual Golfers Pool Party at Coach Feldkamp’s house! Members of the golf team include: Zackary Beard ’22, Eric Braun ’23, Lucas Calvert ’23, Ryan Deeley ’23, Charles Fish ’24, Edward Gerstner III ’22, Robert GerwinIII ’24, Bryan Greive ’23, Jack Hill ’22, Luke Kahle ’24, Cole Kendall ’22, Daniel Mayer ’22, Jay McCuen ’24, James McMahon ’23, Jason Muraca ’23, Andrew Olmsted ’22, Michael Stagnaro, Jr ’25, Trey Voss ’23, Andrew Zimmerly ’22. 4. Matt Fisher and Devon Fooks, both from the Class of 1988, went fly fishing on the Pecos River in New Mexico. 5. All 19 of the Jim and Rosemary Schuermann family vacationed for a week in the Virgin Islands to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary and Chris and Jen’s 25th anniversary. Pictured here are L to R: Jim ’65, Chris ’89, Rosemary - retired St. X Student Support Service Coordinator and Jason ’24.

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1. and 2. Alumni gathered in Dallas, Texas, at the Salum restaurant in August. 3. Friends from the Class of 2021 send-off dinner at The Precinct. L to R: Front row: Michael Walsh, Tommy Dennison, Shaan Ahuja, Grant Pearson. Second row: Michael Nicely, Adi Nair. Last row: William Jaun, Jimmy Gott 4. Annual Hilton Head Island trip for the Gick and Ahuja families. Posing after dinner at Skull Creek Boathouse. Back Row L to R: Shaan Ahuja ’21, Ethan Gick ’21, Taj Ahuja ’23 and Ryan Gick ’23. 5. These four cross country teammates from the Class of 2018 have road tripped every year since graduation. Pictured at the Grand Canyon are Jack Brinker, Peter Dauenhauer, Michael Holly and Jack Hands.

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1. Class of ’49 Luncheon at Price Hill Chili. L-R: Jim O’Connell, Jack Herb, Ben Koenig, Leo Taske, Jim “Séamus” Roche, and Joe Deidesheimer. Photo by Leo Taske, II, ’81 2. L-R, Ryan Finan ’07 and CPT, Shaun M. Carroll ’07 pose at Mount Anderson, Olympic National Park 3. Gathering to support Adam Mathews ’06 (second from left) who is running for State Representative, are Keith Ruehlmann ’06, Matthews, Rocky Boiman ’98, Mike Odioso ’81, Charles Galvin ’05, and Cameron Sagester ’11. 4. Lucas Tereck ’20, represents St. Xavier in Paris, France in July.

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1. Left to Right: Dr. Steve Gay ’02, Jonathan Cole ’12, John Cole ’85, Dr. John “Bobby” Luchsinger ’02, Dr. Patrick Reilly ’02, Joe Fiorito ’02. 2. The Indianapolis Alumni Chapter reunion was July 25 where they gathered and attended the Indianapolis Indians-Toledo Mud Hens game. This chapter meets regularly and also sponsors the tuition of a St. X student through the Loyola Club program. 3. Alex Childs ’92 shared this photo of his two sons on a visit to Aruba. Conor Childs (on the right) is a freshman this year, Class of 2025, and is very excited to be a Bomber! Alex’s younger son, Brendan Childs, can't wait until it's his turn to join the Long Blue Line, Class of 2028! 4. Left to right, Nicholas Perera ’18, Christian Imbus ’17, Grant House ’17 taking the Long Blue Lane all the way to Omaha, NE to compete in the Olympic Trials. Scott Sobolewski ’20 also participated in the trials was not available for the photo. 5. Lake Leelanau Mass Reunion July 10, 2021. Pictured from L to R: Johnny Voss ’20, Trey Voss ’23, Max Rohs ’23, Joey Voss ’18. Mass was hosted by Jim Grogan (Class of 1972- not pictured).

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1. St. X Boy Scouts Quinn McLaughlin ’22 (Eagle), Owen McLaughlin ’24 (Star) and Ben Nichting ’24 (Eagle) had an adventure of a lifetime at Philmont Scout Ranch in Colfax County, New Mexico. They hiked 7-10 miles a day, at high elevations, while carrying their gear, food and water on their backs. They learned how to shoot rifles, ride horses, lay railroad track, and participated in a conservation project to help minimize forest fire damage in that area. These young men came home stronger in mind and body. Photo provided by Boy Scout Troop #967 Chartered by Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Fairfield, Ohio. 2. The Rob Jung family Ft. Lauderdale trip, pictured from L to R: Mathias Jung ’11, Alex Jung ’09, Robby Jung ’14, Rob Jung ’82 and Joe Wells ’08. 3. Luke Kahle ’24 and James Ogburn ’24 celebrating a successful first year at St. X on the shores of Elk Lake in northern Michigan. 4. Here is Timothy J. Miller ’68 in Fargo, ND. North Dakota was his 50th and final state. The Fargo Welcome Center has a "Best for Last" Club for those (a goodly number - enough to form a club) whose 50th state to be visited is North Dakota. 5. Trey Lampley hanging out in Chicago with CJ Hilliard, both from the Class of 2018. CJ is getting his PhD in Chicago and Trey is in a predoctoral dermatology research year at Northwestern. The Long Blue Line!

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Reunions

Twenty individual class reunions were held on campus beginning the weekend of September 24 and will end with reunions for the Classes of 2015 and 2016 on Friday, November 26!

If you have any questions regarding Alumni Events, please contact Eric Gammarino, Director of Alumni Relations, at

egammarino@stxavier.org