St. Xavier Magazine - Summer 2020

G RG ER AE TA E T R E R C CI N I NC CI IN NN NA AT TI I’ ’ S S

J J EE SS UU II TT

H H II G G H H

C H H O O O O LL SS C Summer 2020 2020 Summer

C

M

Y

CM

MY

CY

CMY

K

Congratulations Class of 2020 Congratulations

Class of 2020 Summer 2020

St. Xavier High School Magazine

1

From the President

Tim Reilly ’76

It is mid-June and I find myself reflecting on the recent past. The unimaginable events taking place around the world the past few months have caused us all to look inward, and to discern how we will react and move forward. Due to the pandemic and in the turmoil that our nation finds itself, it makes sense to wonder which institutions will survive, continue to grow and make a difference in the world.

When the world experiences challenges like racism and a pandemic, it needs more graduates of St. Xavier High School.

Now more than ever, as I look back on our storied history and our committed alumni, I can guarantee that St. Xavier will continue to stay the course and graduate young men who will lead with positive messages of change and solutions to global problems.

St. Xavier High School mourns the tragic and senseless death of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and all those whose lives have been lost and affected by racism. We pray for and work towards change and healing in the nation and stand with our students, families and alumni in reaffirming our goal at St. X to champion respect for life. We hold steadfast to our mission of forming young men into leaders, young men who are committed to justice, and young men who will be part of the solution to injustice. As you will see in a piece by our Director of Diversity and Inclusion, Mr. Wayne Miller, St. X continues to create programs and partnerships to help educate us and inspire our students to change our world. You are invited to follow our progress on the Diversity page on our website. We will continue to share our on-going efforts and the resources that can further educate our community.

One of those grads is our 2020 Insignis Award recipient and graduation keynote speaker Tim Schroeder ’75, CEO and Founder of CTI Clinical Trial and Consulting. In his message to the Class of 2020, Tim encouraged the graduates to follow their passion and shared that he and his company are leading work to find effective vaccines and treatment for COVID-19. Thank you and congratulations Tim.

Not only did the COVID-19 pandemic pull the curtain back on our strengths and vulnerabilities, it caused the entire community to quickly pivot to continue our commitment to each student.

The challenge of digital learning was met with our Jesuit values and we persevered. It was a good time to be open to growth!

During this time, I began to research how St. Xavier High School dealt with past challenges, like the ones we are facing. St. X was here for the Spanish flu pandemic 100 years ago and for all the World Wars. Not only did we survive the Civil War, we had students fighting on both sides. We continued to improve as an institution during the Civil Rights Movements. I found that since 1831, the year of St. Xavier’s founding, we have survived no less than nine major financial crises in United States, including the Great Depression and more recently, the recession of 2008.

I also want congratulate Mike Ehrensberger ’61 who is the recipient of the 2020 Magis Award. Mike has worked tirelessly behind-the-scenes to advocate for St. Xavier and other nonprofits. Mike serves on the St. X Board of Trustees, is the Chair of our Advancement Committee and a member of the Mission Promotion Committee and serves as the Chair of the Board of Clovernook Center for the Blind. Mike was key in establishing the generous Class of 1961 Scholarship. Thank you Mike for your service.

A big congratulations should be given to the Class of 2020 as they became the newest members of the Long Blue Line.

Finally, I want to extend my congratulations and gratitude to the students, parents, faculty, staff and the entire St. Xavier community for the support and cooperation all year and especially during these challenging times. As we face these times of uncertainty, it is clear that our biggest strength is you. Thank you for your unwavering dedication to St. Xavier High School.

Tim Reilly ’76

Inside this Issue 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 Mrs. 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 Mrs. 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

6 Digital Learning in the Time of a Pandemic

12 Insignis and Magis Recipients

14 Graduation

16 Alumni Reflection

Timothy Schroeder ’75 and Mike Ehrensberger ’61

Congratulations to the Class of 2020!

William J. Mulvihill ’65

CONTRIBUTORS Cheryl L. Asper Edward J. Bedinghaus ’68 Sylvia M. Betz Joyce A. Bowman Cathy M. Cionni Catherine L. Collins Christine L. Dauenhauer Heidi B. Eveleigh Edmund L. Franchi Eric M. Gammarino ’09 Ellen K. Gormley Cara L. Hester W. Matthew Keith ’93 Nicholas B. Kemper ’06 Wayne B. Miller William J. Mulvihill ‘65 Edward F. Nardini ‘81 Heather K. Nardini Ralph A. Nardini ’77 Heidi A. O’Connor William C. Reilly ’09 Anthony E. Schad ’81 Andrew E. Sweeny ’68 Benjamin J. Weintz ’21

EDITOR Becky Schulte

DESIGNER Jon Enia ’97, makercreative.com

PRINTING Joseph Berning Printing Company St. Xavier Magazine is published three times a year by the alumni, advancement and communications offices.

St. Xavier High School 600 W. North Bend Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45224-1499 Phone: (513) 761-7815 ext. 121 http://www.stxavier.org e-mail: bschulte@stxavier.org

ALUMNI HOT LINE 1-800-572-5340 ext. 116 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.

Candles filled the school to represent the light the students bring to the halls of St. Xavier. The images were used for the End of the Year Prayer Service presented via livestream.

02 WE ARE ST. X

11 PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

05 X-TRAVAGANZA

18 FACULTY FOCUS: HEATHER & ED ’81 NARDINI

08 STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: BENJAMIN WEINTZ ’21 09 REFLECTION FROM WAYNE MILLER, DIVERSITY DIRECTOR

19 VICE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 20 ALUMNI X-CERPTS & X-PEDITIONS 24 CALENDAR

10 CAREER CONNEXIONS Summer 2020

St. Xavier High School Magazine

1

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

Ignatian Summit Week This winter St. Xavier once again hosted Ignatian Summit Week. This year’s week focused on exploring ideas around Healthy Masculinity.

Two nationally recognized speakers, Michael Thompson PhD and Casey Cornelius, spoke to students, faculty and staff. “How to Raise Healthy Young Men” with Dr. Thompson was an evening event for

Taste of Diversity The annual Taste of Diversity was celebrated on February 23. The event was hosted by the World Languages Department and the Parents Across Cultures (PAC) Board of parents and friends. The students shared an amazing array of music, food, displays, dances and more. Over 95 students participated to create booths representing 30 countries. Approximately 300 people attended the afternoon. Special thanks to Parent Volunteers: Judy Finn, Rachel Robinson, Marlen Munguia, Euell Yohannes and Holly Frye.

2

St. Xavier High School Magazine Summer 2020

families and the community, hosted on campus during the week.

Other activities included candid conversations with female faculty and staff, a reflective writing exercise, and a “Be the Man” workshop hosted

by Casey Cornelius.

Belt and Tie Drive The annual Belt and Tie Drive was a success as students shared their new or gently used belts and ties for those in need.

Career ConneXions Week Career ConneXions week is a yearly event packed with events that highlight many opportunities. This year’s event took place the week of February 24 and began with Keynote speaker Jim Schwaller ’97 (pictured) who has worked as a leader in the IT industry for Tesla, GE, and Honeywell. Jim shared how decision making can help students choose their own adventure. Other events were held the same week including a Young Alumni Roundtable discussion, a Senior Panel and Small Group Coaching. The speakers and panels were designed to meet the needs of students at each grade level and encourage them in their career preparation process.

AquaBombers Earn 41st State Title The AquaBombers racked up 310 points to earn their 41st title at one of the most hotly contested championship swim meets in the nation. As icing on the cake, the team was also named the NISCA (National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association) Boys’ All Time Dual Meet Champion in June.

Summer 2020

St. Xavier High School Magazine

3

Athletic Hall of Fame This winter St. Xavier alumni and friends gathered to usher in the St. Xavier Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2020. The newest inductees include: Darius Ashley ’08 - Football Tom Holubeck ’81 - Soccer Bill Clark ’62 - Football and Basketball Danny Milligan ’08 - Football Ryan Earhart ’99 - Swimming The emcee for the evening was Rocky Boiman ’98, former NFL player and current ESPN analyst, and guests enjoyed hearing from keynote speaker Luke Fickell, University of Cincinnati head football coach.

Signing Days Congratulations to the following student athletes who participated in the winter signing day.

Zachary Brinks - John Carroll University - Golf Craig Dannemiller - Mount St. Joseph - Volleyball Jack Kirby - University of Pennsylvania - Football Marshall Lang - Northwestern University - Football Kellen Newman - Butler University - Football T.J. O’Malley - University of Dayton - Football Matthew Rueve - Boston College - Football Kyle Seilkop - University of Tampa - Swimming Noah Taylor - Cornell University - Football Student athletes who participated in spring signing day did so virtually. Congratulations to those athletes as they continue their athletic and academic careers.

National Catholic Educational Association Youth Virtues, Valor and Vision Award Congratulations to Kellen Newman ’20, for being one of 10 students in the country to receive the National Catholic Educational Association Youth Virtues, Valor and Vision Award.

Among his many gifts, Kellen helped to start the non-profit Sole Bros, which collects and redistributes new and gently used sneakers to kids in need worldwide. www.solebrosinc.org

Michael Bevington - John Carroll University - Lacrosse Quinn Evans - Roanoke College - Lacrosse Nolan Hatten - Heidelberg University -Wrestling Ryan Janka - Walsh University - Baseball Tyler Klein - Marietta College - Soccer AJ Mulligan - Otterbein University - Lacrosse Ayush Saini - Columbia University - Rowing Eric Thompson II - Baldwin-Wallace - Lacrosse

Kellen Newman ’20 Recognized as Man for Others

4

St. Xavier High School Magazine Summer 2020

For the past 47 years, X-Travaganza has served as one St. Xavier’s flagship events. Countless members of the St. Xavier community have worked together in support of X-Travaganza, collectively raising millions of dollars to support the school’s educational and formational programs. This event also provides the opportunity for newcomers to forge a bond with the school and “veterans” to strengthen that bond.

X-Travaganza 2020 kicked off on Friday, March 6 with Opening Party 2020: Hula Palooza. Opening Party Chairs Kate and Steve Feldmann and Julie and John Herrmann welcomed more than 500 guests to the decked-out Berning Gym. The event featured a buffet with an array of Lenten foods and superb desserts, entertainment by the St. X Jazz Band and X-citing raffles and Silent Auction items. Welcoming parents of the Freshman Class of 2024 to the St. Xavier community were President Tim Reilly ’76 and Principal Terry Tyrrell, who reinforced St. X’s commitment to the incoming class, the importance of summer study skills classes and early involvement in the numerous activities available at St. X. The following evening, March 7, X-Travaganza Chairs Colleen and Adam Ireton ’88 and Lisanne and Mike Thompson ’84 greeted those attending Off to the TropiX…Hawaii Bound held in the transformed Ellis Gym. While browsing and bidding on more than 400 Silent Auction items, guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres as well as purchasing chances on the Drink Raffle, Bourbon Raffle, Reds Raffle and Grab Bag surprises.

Fr. Baum led a prayer after guests were seated. Not delaying one more minute, the Grand Raffle ticket drawing was held for prizes of $5,000, $10,000 and $20,000. As the gourmet meal was served, auctioneer and evening emcee, Mr. Lance Walker, opened the fast-paced Live Auction. Bidding was constant and ever-increasing for over 50 tempting items including a week in an Italian villa, two weeks in Hawaii, Hamilton in the Big Apple, Greenbrier Weekend and a Fly Fishing X-pedition to Jackson Hole.

Through the generosity of the entire St. Xavier community, X-Travaganza 2020 raised more than $900,000 to benefit all St. Xavier students. Thank you to X-Travaganza Director Cathy Cionni and her staff, X-Travaganza 2020 Chairs Colleen and Adam Ireton and Lisanne and Mike Thompson and Opening Party Chairs Kate and Steve Feldmann and Julie and John Herrmann. More than 1,500 X-Travaganza supporters – many continuing to support the event years after their son graduates – contribute to make every activity a fun, community-building event. These volunteers, committee chairs, donors, sponsors, auction bidders, event attendees and other supporters bring the event from the starting gate to the finish line. Through their efforts, proceeds from X-Travaganza’s year-round series of events, auctions and raffles benefit all the young men at St. Xavier.

Thank you to all those that worked so hard to make this year’s effort a success for the young men of St. Xavier and to all those that participated.

Summer 2020

St. Xavier High School Magazine

5

The St. Xavier Bombers returned from Spring Break to an entirely different way of learning. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, students and faculty were forced to jump right into digital learning. There were Zoom meetings, live video instruction and many other creative ways to engage students digitally. Faculty continued to keep in mind the importance of meaningful relationships and personal connection with students.

Aidan Finn ’21 and his sister started an online tutoring service called Tutor Teens where high-schoolers across the city help students in grades K-8 study or keep Greg LaLonde ’22 found a great way to

them busy for their parents. www.tutorteens.com/.

Not only did the faculty focus on the education of students, but the school created a daily newsletter to encourage students to continue to be Intellectually Competent, Religious, Open To Growth, Committed to Justice, and Loving. The Daily Digital included daily prayer and reflections, word puzzles, outdoor destinations, jokes, movies of the day, workouts, health tips, college advising information, mental health advice, words of the day, photos of our new therapy dog, Evan, and even some social

Taj Ahuja ’23 spent his down time making much-needed masks donated to healthcare workers.

use his free time and his 3D printer. With the

St. Xavier used 3D

THANK YOU to our neighbors

help of his dad who

printers to print

who are health providers! St. Xavier

works for a 3D printing

handless door hooks,

science classrooms donated 40

software company,

adding to a supply

boxes of medical grade gloves

Greg has been printing

in collaboration with

(40,000 gloves) during the pandemic.

PPE masks to donate

UC’s 1819 Innovation

to UC Health.

center, for Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.

These hooks allowed doctors and nurses

Trip Wright ’21 began

to have one less

Zoom Food Deliver in

“touch-point” during

response to COVID-19. It’s

their shift.

a nonprofit effort to deliver groceries and supplies to vulnerable citizens.

Zoomfooddeliver.com

6

St. Xavier High School Magazine Summer 2020

media challenges. Daily “peeks at the past” of St. Xavier and the first ever digital BluePrint student newspaper gave students and families the opportunity to engage with the school even from home. Many St. X traditions including prom, MusicFest, Baccalaureate Mass and Graduation were reconstituted to meet state COVID-19 guidelines. Other events like a senior parade, virtual Mass and individual graduations were celebrated instead.

Spring sports were cancelled as well.

Although this was a challenge for students, and many across the world at this time, they continued to persevere and even find creative ways to be true Men for Others for their own families, neighbors and those around the world in need. Enjoy a look at just some of the things that happened during the first ever St. Xavier digital quarter.

Thanks to the help of the Mothers’ Club, the Class of 2020 enjoyed a Senior Parade. The parking lot was filled with balloons, music, decorations and spirit. Faculty, staff and alumni joined the festivities cheering on the seniors as they each drove through. It was a wonderful day to celebrate this very special class!

Senior Delivery Day was just one way the Class of Light is a symbol of hope and

2020 was celebrated. Faculty, staff and administrators

optimism. In honor of the Class of

delivered LaRosa’s pizza boxes to each senior that

2020 and Bomber spring sports, and in

included a senior t-shirt from the Mothers’ Club, a candle

conjunction with the OHSAA, the lights

to remind the students that they are the light, a gift

on the fields and gyms were turned on

certificate for a LaRosa’s pizza (a St. X must-have) and

April 20, at 8:20 for 20 minutes.

their Baccalaureate Medal, which they received from their parents during the virtual Baccalaureate Mass.

Summer 2020

St. Xavier High School Magazine

7

Student Reflection Ben Weintz ’21

Rising senior Ben Weintz has been very busy during the last three years at St. X. He has been involved in Marching Band, Pep Band, Jazz Band, Liturgical Music, Saturday Morning Service at Matthew 25 Ministries, Theatre Xavier, Culinary Club, St. X United, German Club, Entrepreneurship Club, Art of Manliness Club and served as Eucharistic Minister. He received the St. Xavier Band Ensemble Outstanding Freshman Award. As a member of the Marching Bombers, he was the Music Manager Junior year. During remote learning in the spring of 2020, he produced the Marching Bombers fight song video with his brother Luke. The video can be viewed at this website: https://vimeo.com/418525912.

to the music program. Having played piano since I was five years old and saxophone since fifth grade, I knew I was looking for a school where I could continue playing music. During my X-Perience Day, I felt I could find a place for myself at St. X. I quickly learned that St. X is a dynamic community and group of people who would challenge me and support me academically, socially, and spiritually.

completely new. During my junior year, I joined Liturgical Music as a ministry that focused on my love of music after having been a Eucharistic Minister freshman and sophomore years. I also joined Culinary Club where I shared Jell-O chiffon cake, chocolate marshmallow cookies, and green bean casserole that I had made.

Talk about your experiences in the classroom and with co-curricular activities.

Men for Others isn’t just a few words on the walls at school, it’s a way of life. We learn to use our talents to serve others at school and in the community. I was fortunate enough to get into the Morality and Justice with US History and Service class. At Visionaries and Voices, my service group and I worked alongside artists with disabilities, supporting their efforts and developing relationships. As Men for Others, we become part of the Long Blue Line and give back to our school and community.

Ben is also an Eagle Scout. To earn his rank he designed, planned, and led construction of a 200 square foot brick walkway for the Cincinnati Center for Autism. This fall he will lead a homeroom as a Bomber Pilot.

Ben plans to study Civil Engineering after high school.

St. Xavier has incredible academic opportunities for all its students. My favorite classes have been 3D Modeling, Morality and Justice with US History and Service, Physics, and German. Teachers do more than impart knowledge; they inspire. Some of my favorite teachers at St. X are Mrs. Donovan, Mr. Telles, and Miss Shaughnessy. All of my teachers have been willing to go the extra mile to do whatever they can to help me be successful.

St. X is a very supportive environment. As a junior, I was a member of St. X United during its inaugural year. St. X United is an inclusive club that supports students who find it difficult to develop friendships.

Together, we encouraged each other to be Open to Growth by going to clubs that our members were interested in including Culinary Club, Godzilla Club, and Flextime Basketball.

What other members of your family have attended St. X?

What would you tell future members of the Long Blue Line?

My younger brother, Luke, is a member of the St. X Class of 2023.

I would tell future members of the Long Blue Line that St. X is a great place to be yourself and explore new interests. There is something for everyone. I encourage everyone to find a club, sport, or activity that you are interested in or try something

Why did you choose St. Xavier High School?

While in grade school, I attended several St. X Open Houses and was especially drawn

8

St. Xavier High School Magazine Summer 2020

Explain what the St. Xavier Advantage means to you.

What else should we know about you?

I have been given the unique opportunity and platform to educate students and teachers, numerous classes and even the TX cast about disabilities. My service group and I spoke to our class about developing relationships and understanding people with different perspectives. Students with disabilities can excel and have leadership positions in school organizations, can be eligible for mission trips, and can be Bomber Pilots.

Have That X-Tra Conversation Wayne Miller is the Director of Diversity and Inclusion. Wayne is graduate of Morehead State University with a B.A. in Communications and was inducted into the Alumni Hall of Fame in 2007. He can be contacted at Wmiller@stxavier.org Greetings! My name is Wayne Miller, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at St. Xavier High School. While I’ve only been a member of St. X for one year, I have been a part of the Cincinnati community for more than 50 years after my parents relocated here from Maysville, KY. Like you, I have seen so many good things in our city and some that are not so good.

It is alarming because like our country, our city has a problem with racism, and it’s not pretty.

I think one reason it’s gotten to this point is that we talk about each other and not to each other. This is often the catalyst for misunderstanding. Being totally transparent, my misperception of St. X before I arrived on campus was full of assumptions. Imagine my feelings as I stepped on campus to begin my mission.

You must talk to people that are different from you, and surprisingly, you might find out you have more in common than you thought.

And that commonality gives way to meaningful relationships benefitting our students. We are now partnering with Historically Black Colleges and Universities who know they’re welcome here.

We’ve invited speakers to present like Civil Rights Pioneer and Freedom Rider, Betty Rosemond, to give our students candid insights of what she went through via our “Other Voices” curriculum. We’ve even reached out to minority owned businesses to create economic engagement and, most recently, we launched a diversity page on our website.

Presently, our minority enrollment is nearly 20%, which reflects Greater Cincinnati’s minority population very closely, and we’re committed to becoming even more diverse. We embrace cultures by celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, Dr. King’s Holiday, Black History Month, and Asian Heritage Month, just to name a few, with student-led activities such as cultural conversations, informative videos, educational retreats and various other events.

I’m excited to say St. X is working to become more inclusive intentionally and I hope you are too!

Fortunately, I chose to use my optimism stemming from the diverse group of interviewers I met with. This group included a mix of Black, White, Asian, male and female members. I was welcomed warmly and as time went by, I noticed that the St. X I had perceived was not the St. X I was experiencing. It is indeed more diverse than I thought. Part of my mistake was that I never looked inwards, I just made assumptions from the outside. While our community strives to become better every day, we can say we’ve made significant progress from where I thought St. X was before I walked in the front door.

Truth be told, we are not going to solve the problem of racism if we stay in our echo chambers. That is the lesson that I challenge us all to learn. As Charles Caleb Colton says: “We hate some persons because we do not know them; and will not know them because we hate them.”

Candidly speaking, I hate that we judge each other unfairly.

Summer 2020

St. Xavier High School Magazine

9

Career ConneXions Program adjusts and succeeds during COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic brought a halt to what had promised to be a great year for the Career ConneXions program, but its leaders turned to technology and a generous group of volunteers and supporters to rise to the challenge.

By March, the number of students participating in the experiential learning program had grown to nearly 400. Small improvements had been made in its component programs to better serve the young men. More adults had signed up to help.

Later that month, the pandemic forced St. Xavier to suspend all classroom and extracurricular activities, including Career ConneXions. Scheduled speaker events, job-shadowing and mentoring sessions were imperiled. Summer internships looked as if they, too, were not going to happen.

So, Career ConneXions turned to technology and its loyal base of supporters to carry on.

Bill Placke ’61 on Mission Driven Careers.

After vocational panels were canceled, speaker presentations went online. Students recorded the first one and posted on the Career ConneXions web page. Added, too, were videos of speaker events from the previous three years.

Mentoring, informational interviews and job-shadowing went virtual, too. Until the coronavirus hit, in-person job shadows happened only on school holidays. By moving online, job shadows could be conducted and scheduled more flexibly – after school hours, for example.

Educational material and how-tos on such topics as writing resumes and interviewing were posted on the website.

10

St. Xavier High School Magazine Summer 2020

Steve Young ’73 at the Healthcare Roundtable.

For the internship program, practice interviews took place live using videoconferencing applications. Internship hosts interviewed candidates online, too.

The internship program faced the biggest challenge. As of March 6, 34 employers had agreed to sponsor 80 paid and unpaid positions for this summer, more than twice that of 2019. By April, 11 of the sponsors canceled. Yet, 23 moved forward.

In a guest column published May 29, 2020, in the Cincinnati Business Courier, Program Director Christine Dauenhauer told how Career ConneXions adapted to COVID-19.

“We regret losing these internship hosts. But, 70 percent of the employers have stayed with the program” she said. That’s remarkable. All of the employers who had to cancel have committed to next summer.

“We don’t know the future impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our daily life,” Ms. Dauenhauer said. “With the continued support of the school, parents, alumni and friends, Career ConneXions has risen to this challenge and continues to guide our young men on their academic and career paths.”

For more information about the St. Xavier High School Career ConneXions program, or to volunteer, please visit our website, https://www.stxavier.org/careerconnexions.

Words From The Principal Terrence Tyrrell

As students left school on Friday, March 13, having just completed their third quarter exams and looking forward to Spring Break, nobody knew that this would be the last day of in-person learning at St. Xavier High School during the 2019-20 school year. Since that moment, the world and St. Xavier have changed, leaving us with many valuable lessons as we move forward.

Faculty and staff adjusted on a dime, moving from in-person instruction to a fully digital curriculum and instruction when we “returned” to school on Monday, March 23. Working collaboratively over their break, faculty and staff were asked to use the following quote from the document, Education for Encounter in a Digital Age: A Vision of Technology for Jesuit Schools in the 21st Century, to inspire their work:

If Ignatian pedagogy calls us to teach by human encounter, then our use of educational technology should reflect the core values of love, care, and compassion at the heart of Jesuit education.

This quote perfectly embodies the educational experience for our faculty, staff and students during the fourth quarter. Despite the potential limitations of the stay at home order, the loss of activities, and the cancellation or change to traditional senior events like prom, MusicFest and graduation, we were able to rally together to “reinvent” school and create new opportunities for connection and celebration.

Now, as we move into the uncertainty of the 2020-21 school year, we face the challenge of educating our students in the post-COVID world. Our experiences during physical isolation have forced us to rethink and reevaluate how we do school at St. Xavier. Many questions persist, including:

What lessons have we learned that will inspire us?

How can we connect if we are not in-person?

What is the right bell schedule for our students?

How do we continue to serve the mission of St. Xavier High School?

Luckily, we can turn to St. Ignatius and Ignatian Spirituality for answers, specifically using the Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm, a way of learning and a method of teaching taken from the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. The three main elements of the IPP are Experience, Reflection, and Action. Now that we have had the experience of remote learning amidst COVID-19, we are reflecting on what we have learned and planning for what actions we will take this fall to continue the education and formation of our students. As always, I can promise three things: 1. The health and safety of our students and community will be our top priority.

2. Our faculty and staff will be well-prepared for what lies ahead.

3. We will execute any plan with the care, attention to detail, and excellence that you have come to expect from St. Xavier High School.

My prayers are with our entire community during this difficult time.

Summer 2020

St. Xavier High School Magazine

11

President’s Dinner Traditionally, St. Xavier hosts the President’s Dinner each year to honor and thank supporters of the school’s mission. Because of the pandemic this year, the gathering did not take place. Even though we were not together in person, we are happy to announce and celebrate our newest Insignis Award Recipient, Mr. Timothy J. Schroeder ’75, and Magis Award Recipient, Mr. Michael J. Ehrensberger ’61. We also thank our employees who have served the community for 25 years and recognize those Board of Trustee members who have given of their time and talent.

We are grateful to all of our many volunteers: Trustees, X-Travaganza, the Mothers’ Club, Women’s Club, Athletic Boosters, Music Promoters and so much more. Together with our dedicated faculty and staff, your sacrificial giving makes it possible for us to fulfill our mission to serve well the 1,400 boys that God has entrusted to our care. In this extraordinary time, we thank all of you for your tremendous generosity to St. Xavier.

Insignis Award Recipient Mr. Timothy J. Schroeder We are delighted and privileged to honor Mr. Timothy J. Schroeder from the class of 1975 with the 2020 Insignis Award. Tim joins a long list of distinguished graduates receiving this award who have served God, their family and their community in an outstanding manner.

Tim’s grandfather, Joseph C. Martin, attended St. Xavier (class of 1923), but his father, James Schroeder, a proud Elder graduate, and his mother, Kaye, sent both Tim and his brother Dan (’82) to North Bend Road to be educated by the Jesuits.

There are currently scholarships at St. X dedicated to his grandfather and his parents.

Tim has been married to his wife Lisa for 36 years. They have quite the Long Blue Line at their home – Allison (married to Patrick Connaughton ’06), Joseph ’06 (married to Katie), James ’09, Jonathan ’09 (married to Rachael), and Joshua ’11. They welcomed their first grandchild, Andrew Timothy Connaughton in December, who will be a fifth generation Bomber, Class of 2038. Tim and Lisa are members of Our Lady of Visitation’s parish.

Tim is currently the CEO and Founder of CTI Clinical Trial and Consulting. CTI, founded in 1999, is a global clinical research firm with associates all over the world. They have supported more than 100 drug and device approvals and currently work on behalf of more than 200 pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. The company works on projects in rare disease, cell therapy, critically ill patient populations, and most recently, several critical COVID-19 projects.

12

St. Xavier High School Magazine Summer 2020

Prior to founding CTI, Tim held numerous faculty positions with the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He was also the founding Executive Vice President of Clinical Development at SangStat Medical Corporation. Tim was named as an EY Entrepreneur of the Year in 2015, as Top Leader by the Enquirer Media in 2016, and as Deal Maker of the Year in 2017 by the Association for Corporate Growth.

Tim is currently a board member for more than a dozen corporate and non-profit organizations, including his alma mater, Xavier University.

Tim served as a board member at St. X from 2004-2012 chairing the Mission Promotion Marketing Committee for several years, contributing to the Jesuit Identity Committee, and co-chairing the Strategic Planning Committee with Mr. William Mulvihill in 2011 and 2012. After leaving the board, he served as a member of the President’s Advisory Board for five years.

Magis Award Recipient Mr. Michael J. Ehrensberger ’61 We have the pleasure and honor to award the St. Xavier Magis Award for service to Mr. Mike Ehrensberger ’61. He deservedly joins the past recipients as people who have given selflessly of their time, talent and treasure to the St. Xavier Community and beyond.

Mike was born and raised in Cincinnati. He attended St. Bernadette grade school in Amelia and then St. Xavier High School, graduating in 1961 as a member of the first graduation class from the “new” North Bend Road school.

He graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelors of Industrial Management in 1967 and earned an MBA from the University of Cincinnati in 1968. He is a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity and Beta Gamma Sigma business honor society.

Judy Montag and Mike were married in 1966 at Our Mother of Sorrows church in Golf Manor. They have recently celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary. Judy attended both Xavier University and the University of Cincinnati and spent more than 35 years teaching at Anderson Hills United Methodist Pre-School. They have two children, Lissa Thomas and Beth Ransick who both attended St. Ursula Academy.

Lissa is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati and Beth is a graduate of Miami of Ohio. Judy and Mike have five grandchildren, Auggie and Addie Ransick, Fletcher Barth and Kate and Owen Thomas. Mike and Judy currently reside in Anderson Township.

Mike’s formal business career started as a UC co-op at AllisChalmers Manufacturing Company in Norwood, Ohio. It was at Allis-Chalmers that a caring mentor, Jim Brady, introduced Mike to computers. The impact of that caring mentor forever changed Mike’s business career and more important his approach to management and leadership. His immediate

Trustee Service Awards Constance L. Perme Patrick A. Fairbanks, S.J. Robert W. Dieckman, Jr. ’82

support and enthusiasm for the Career ConneXions initiative at St. Xavier is rooted in his belief that mentors change lives. Mike continued his career in high technology at Cincom Systems, a Cincinnati based firm, then to Teradata Corporation, a firm that pioneered and facilitated the “big data” market. In 1994 Mike founded his own company, Leveraged Solutions which later merged with Sales Force Systems International. Both companies provided worldwide sales training to high technology companies.

In anticipation of the class of 1961’s 50th class anniversary, Mike participated with other classmates initiating a namedscholarship drive. The class of ’61 completed the full funding of their scholarship in record time. As Mike said, “We all wanted to leave a legacy and forever have our imprint on deserving members of the Long Blue Line.”

Currently, Mike serves on the St. Xavier Board of Trustees, chairs the Advancement Committee and is a member of the Mission Promotion Committee. He also serves as Chairman of the Board at Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, an organization headquartered in North College Hill which has been serving the blind and visually impaired since 1903. Mike is also a Board of Trustee member for Transforming Jail Ministries, a ministry that works within the Hamilton County Justice System.

Magis is a Latin word meaning more or greater. It is an expression of aspiration and inspiration. Mike has mentioned that the opportunity to be part of the St. Xavier community has been a gift from God that allows him to fulfill his aspirations while receiving unlimited inspiration.

25 Year Employee Service Award Theodore R. Mechley, Sr. ’89 Thomas E. Mills Michael M. Odioso ’81 Heather K. Nardini

Summer 2020

St. Xavier High School Magazine

13

Graduation

It may have been different than the Class of 2020 had envisioned, but after three days of personal graduation ceremonies, the Long Blue Line welcomed 355 new members. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, St. X hosted graduates and their families from May 26-28 on campus with individual proceedings that included family members, Principal Tyrrell and President Reilly ’76.

A page on the St. Xavier website hosted other pieces of the typical graduation ceremony including speeches from Timothy J. Schroeder ’75 and Ronit Y. Hiryur ’20, who spoke on behalf of the class. Patrick R. Luongo ’20, Jonathan R. Waddell ’20 and Joseph O. Waddell ’20 presented the senior gift of $14,052.36 to President Reilly. Continuing the tradition by the 50-year reunion class, the Class of 1970 offered a virtual welcome to the Class of 2020. Each of these moments was pieced together to create a graduation video documenting this historic event. Welcome to the Long Blue Line Class of 2020!

14

St. Xavier High School Magazine Summer 2020

Academic Awards 2020 The J. Harold Kotte, M.D. Biology Award Andrew Lu The Donald N. Berning, M.D. ’38 Chemistry Award Joshua M. Bartler Chinese Kieran A. McKenna Community Service Leo E. Rainey Computer Science Vincent D. Thiemann English Louis K. Pham French Andrew Lu German Cameron M. Klotter Health/Physical Education Carl J. McKenzie Latin Ronit Y. Hiryur Mathematics Pranav R. Jois Music Peter J. Bradbury, Jr. Physics Jonathan Y. Chiu Religion Paul C. Jacobs Social Studies Scott J. Sobolewski

Graduation Awards Senior Scholar Award Jonathan Y. Chiu Rev. Joseph Brennan, S.J. Award Gabriel S. Puthoff

Spanish Evan J. Hall

St. Francis Xavier Service Award Bobby A. McAlpine

Theater Cameron L. Hollstegge

Dr. Charles Farrell Memorial Leadership Award Andrew J. Wessel

Visual Arts Jonathan G. Morsch

Jesuit Schools Network Award Ryan J. Ray

Summer 2020

St. Xavier High School Magazine

15

Alumni Reflections St. Xavier Alma Mater Our famed Alma Mater graces Every shrine within our hearts, with her unforgotten faces and the faith that she imparts.

Years in passing cannot sever ties of old days from the new.

We are Xavier men forever…

As we hail the white and blue!

Fortunately, I was a member of the very special class of 1965.

We were the second class to being our journey at the Finneytown campus. And as such, felt a responsibility to help create and build new traditions for future generations of St. X. students.

The achievements in their lives were incredible. Individually and collectively the men of the Class of ’65 changed my life in many ways and I will be forever grateful.

John S. Mulvihill ’54

Thomas W. Mulvihill ’62

Who would have thought these 44 simple words would serve as a powerful inspiration for young men as they entered the sacred halls of St. Xavier High School?

My St. X journey began long before I became a student. My dad, Jack, Sr. and my brothers Jack, Jr. ’54 and Tom ’62 (both deceased) were St. X grads. While St. X was in my blood, I was still filled with both anxiety and hope when I walked thru the doors as a freshman in the fall of 1961.

16

St. Xavier High School Magazine Summer 2020

In 2015 we celebrated a spectacular yearlong 50th Reunion.

Over 70% of the class attended at least one our reunion activities.

Among the highlights was bringing Coach Ballaban back and celebrating all he had done for us and the many students he challenged to be the very best person they could be. Coach Bal died a few months later and we were grateful for the opportunity to honor him before he was gone. The Long Blue Line is alive and well for the Class of ’65.

My father died when I was a junior. For a variety of reasons, we could not afford to pay for tuition. The school stepped up and provided me a way to work at the school for my tuition and I can never fully repay St. X for this gesture of kindness.

For 45 years I had the honor to work on behalf of the University of Cincinnati in a variety of roles. I was primarily a fundraiser and any success I had was attributable to lessons learned at St. X -hard work, fostering positive enduring relationships, leadership,

Bill Mulvihill Then and Now

Varsity Football Team 1964-65

and service to others. Key values embedded in the St Xavier Advantage.

national levels. By far one of my greatest blessings was to serve as a member of the St. X. Board.

Men for Others is a core value for St. X. It is a guiding light I have tried to live up to in my professional and personal life.

I have devoted my volunteer life to service to others. In 1972 I was diagnosed with a chronic health disease. It changed me forever. I experienced firsthand the power of people working together for the greater good. I got involved in a variety of health related not-for-profit work on the local and the

My time as a student at St. X was special and provided me a solid foundation for life. Words matter, and words like striving for the Magis, Cura Personalis (Care for the whole person), the Long Blue Line and aspiring to be a Man for Others are real and alive, in the heart and soul of every St. X grad. And in this time of the pandemic they become our guiding lights to help us get to the other side.

“ W E A R E X AV I E R MEN FOREVER...�

Summer 2020

St. Xavier High School Magazine

17

Faculty Focus

Heather and Ed ’81 Nardini Why did you each choose to teach at St. Xavier High School?

Heather and Ed ’81 Nardini are truly unique.

They met and married while teaching at St. X. Over her career, Heather has taught Chemistry and AP Biology, Biology and Honors Biology.

During her years at St. X she has helped coach tennis and volleyball, led mission trips to Rio Grande and Peru and she has moderated the Marine Biology Club and the Rock Climbing Club. Ed is the current chair of the Computer Science Department. While at St. X he has coached freshman football, baseball and lacrosse and is currently the head freshman football coach. Ed serves as a Phonathon Faculty Coordinator as well. Together Heather and Ed have been instrumental in taking students to a Marine Science Course in Hawaii. This couple epitomizes what it means to be Men and Women for Others as they serve our community.

Heather – I did not choose St. Xavier, rather I believe God led me to St. Xavier. I was completely unfamiliar with St. Xavier High School when I first moved to Cincinnati in 1992. I think God knew that I would only seek what I was most familiar (public school co-education) and He wanted something else for me. I am beyond grateful to be part of this amazing community and I thank God each and every day for this special blessing.

Ed – Teaching chose me. This is my second career. I moved back to Cincinnati in May of 1999 after several years out East.

When I moved back, a fellow graduate of 1981, Mike Odioso, was coaching freshman football and needed another coach. I fell in love with coaching and decided to get my teaching license. I was thrilled to be back at my alma mater.

What is your favorite part of St. X? Heather – My favorite part of St. Xavier is how this community (alumni, past and present parents, current students, administration, staff and faculty) pours itself into the Long Blue Line. I tell my freshmen that they are truly loved by people they don’t even know. This kind of love is life changing and is what the world so desperately needs.

Ed – The Community! I have been overwhelmed with how the St. Xavier Community accepted me and mentored me through my career change. I have been able to foster friendships with former teachers and build new ones while teaching.

You take groups of kids to Hawaii every other year. Tell us about that.

Heather – I’ve been blessed to take students to Hawaii every other year since 2010 for an elective semester course in Marine Science. This course is the

18

St. Xavier High School Magazine Summer 2020

epitome of experiential learning. We have traditional classes and then we go forth to SEA and experience our field lab sites that span from the tops of volcanoes to the bottom of the sea floor. Snorkeling or scuba diving with 28 giant manta rays swimming all around is simply unforgettable!

Explain the St. Xavier Advantage.

Heather – The St. Xavier Advantage is that each member of this community is loved deeply and encouraged to follow Jesus and love unconditionally as He does. In doing so, we learn about the special and unique gifts that have been bestowed upon us and are given opportunities to learn how to share those gifts with the world.

Ed – I would have to go back to the Community!

Not just the adult community, but the students’ and the Long Blue Line. I realized, as stated in our alma mater, “We are Xavier Men forever”!

You recently added a new member to your family. Tell us about that.

Heather – God worked through this very special community to help us find our (newly adopted 8-year old) son, Chase, who we absolutely adore. We are learning firsthand now that parenting is truly an extreme sport! We are so grateful to have the prayers, sage advice and encouragement of the St. Xavier community to help us light the path. The support we’ve felt is immeasurable and we are eternally grateful.

Ed – WOW! I have always known God worked in mysterious ways, but I could never have imagined this. I was fortunate to find my soul mate and best friend at St. Xavier High School. Then in 2018, when Heather and I thought our kids were going to be 1500 sons at St. X, God blessed us with a “chance” meeting of a wonderful young boy. On February 4, 2020, we became a family after our adoption was finalized in the court room of the Honorable Judge Ralph Winkler. I am constantly amazed and grateful how God has blessed me throughout my life. This wonderful, beautiful and loving young boy goes beyond my wildest dreams.

Vice President’s Message Tony Schad ’81

I have heard Steve Specht ’86 tell this to his varsity football team during his

provider, together with efforts from the school, made sure that those students

pregame talk: “Be the best that you can be. Love one another. Lean on each

that depend on food from St. Xavier High School continued to be fed while

other when times get tough.” This is just but another example of how athletics

our adult faith and campus ministry departments made sure to communicate

at St. Xavier High School are an extension of the classroom. With all that has

how our community could continue to practice our faith via virtual Masses

been transpiring in the world over the last several months, these words hit closer

and digital gatherings of praying the Rosary. These are just a few of the many

to home than ever before.

examples of how love has been made present by our St. X community during these difficult times.

Be the best that you can be.

Love one another. Lean on each other when times get tough.

- Steve Specht ’86 Our young men, especially the Class of 2020, have had so much to deal with since early this year. Our students already had over-flowing plates to juggle when COVID-19, social distancing, remote learning, and social unrest arose and confounded the challenges they were already experiencing. Fortunately, Coach Specht’s words can continue to reverberate throughout the minds and hearts of all recent graduates and offer them hope and clarity during these difficult times.

When our faculty and students were forced to transition into remote learning, they adjusted and seamlessly integrated digital learning. While we cannot replace the intrinsic value interpersonal contact with faculty and staff ordinarily has on our students, we can wholeheartedly say that during the last quarter we strove to be the best that we could be. The same goes for celebrating the culmination of an incredible four years for our seniors. Was it perfect? No. It was not how everybody wanted it to be. But, between continual reaching out to our students via delivering signs and a senior parade, to prayer services complete with photos of every senior in our chapel, and holding the most personal graduation we could hold under the circumstances—with the help of so many, we were the best that we could be.

And, yes, we have had to lean on each other because times have been tough.

Teachers have gone, and continue to go, the extra mile to work with our students. Our students, being the great young men that they are, continue to find ways to overcome the challenges they have faced. And, we have leaned on the Long Blue Line from a financial standpoint. As you know, many of our families rely on the generosity you provide for financial assistance but, unfortunately, COVID-19 has made this need even greater as the additional $200,000 needed to date is fluid and, unfortunately, ever increasing. To provide this, we leaned on you, and you came through! During our three “Days of Giving”, the Long Blue Lifeline effort raised more than $250,000. We know the need will be great for the upcoming school year and that many families will have to make sacrifices, but it is our principle hope that any such sacrifice DOES NOT INCLUDE forgoing the St. Xavier High School experience for their sons. Our president, Tim Reilly, says it often, and I couldn’t agree more: our world needs more St. Xavier graduates to help our church, community, country and world.

Thank you for letting us lean on you when times get tough. This, amongst many things, is what makes St. Xavier High School and the Long Blue Line so great. We are a community of faith that continually strives to be the best that we can be, loves one another and leans on one another when times get tough.

God bless St. Xavier High School and all those who are part of the Long Blue Line.

Our students are so very loved. They are loved by their families and our faculty and staff. Because of the love they have witnessed, our students are enjoined to go out and love others as they have been loved. To this point, we had students in Jim Telles’ religion class reach out to members of the Long Blue Line just to check on them to make sure they were all right. We also had a student who started a nonprofit grocery delivery service for those who could not get out and shop for themselves because of the pandemic. Furthermore, our food service

Summer 2020

St. Xavier High School Magazine

19

Alumni X-Cerpts 70’s On February 18, Mark Kitrick ’73 gave the annual “Turning 18” presentation to seniors.

Mark has been coming to St. X for five years to give this talk or some variation of it. He is a nationally known personal injury attorney who lives in Columbus and travels here just for the presentation each year.

2020 Insignis Award Winner, Tim Schroeder ’75 is on the front line of COVID-19 treatment research with CTI, a global clinical trial and consulting services company based in Covington.

Jerry James ’79 is a 2020 Florence Nightingale Award Recipient for his work at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center. The Florence Nightingale Awards for Excellence in Nursing recognize outstanding nurses in the Greater Cincinnati region who go above and beyond to provide exceptional patient care.

Mark Kitrick ’73

20

St. Xavier High School Magazine Summer 2020

80’s

90’s

Freshman Head Football Coach and teacher

Jeremy Schewe ’95 and his company, Ecobot, which he co-founded has been instrumental in helping raise $6.2M for the Cloud Forest Conservation Initiative in Guatemala to protect 40,000 contiguous acres in the highlands.

Ed Nardini ’81 and Heather Nardini,

biology teacher welcomed Chase Francis Nardini on February 4, 2020. Congratulations!

Dr. Chip Hahn ’83 was appointed Director of Audiology Education in the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology at Miami University, was promoted to Associate Clinical Professor and was elected to the Executive Council of the Miami University Senate.

Dan Barrett, ’85, St. X Athletics Hall of

Robert Lorenz ’96 has become a Novice with the Society of Jesus in 2019 (Maryland Province) He attended Xavier University and earned a bachelor’s in biology with a minor in Theology. He spent 15 years with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps in Sacramento, California.

Fame ’17, was named Chief Revenue Officer of 4 Topps Premium Seating, Winston-Salem, NC.

Michael T. Pence ’87 was published in the small press magazine Smartish Pace and was nominated for a Pushcart Prize for that work - a small press literary prize - and in the last five years or so has been working on making new notebooks, furthering his artistic endeavors.

Michael currently lives in Goshen, Ohio.

Ed Nardini ’81

Dan Barrett, ’85

News from the Long Blue Line

00’s

10’s

Nick Graham ’00 spoke with the Chinese

John Kammerer Jr. ’10 and Abrar Tanveer ’10 have more in common than

class while visiting St X. He lives in Manila, Philippines with his wife and daughter, Georgiana. Nick was part of the 2000 State Basketball team and was recognized with the team for their accomplishments at the game on Jan 10th. Nick learned Chinese during his military career from the Defense Language Institute.

Ian Hennessey ’00 was named the Harris Gilbert Pro Bono Volunteer of the Year by the Tennessee Bar Association.

running and being classmates. John and Abrar recently found they share the same mission. Both are running Flying Pig events to raise money for the Association for Frontotemporal Dementia in honor of their fathers, John Kammerer ’74 and Shakeel Tanveer. They also recently learned Justin Cline ’11 will be running as well.

Conor Buczek ’11 was named the Richard M. Moran Head Coach of Men’s Lacrosse at Cornell University.

Adam Zust ’11 was featured in the University of Cincinnati’s UC Magazine highlighting his invention of a game controller designed to be used with one hand.

Patrick T. Hayes ’01 was featured in the Cincinnati Business Courier as a 2019 Forty Under 40 winner. Hayes is an attorney with Calfee, Halter and Griswold, LLP.

Chris Komoroski ’07 was ordained a priest on May 16, 2020.

John Koenig ’08 has been an avid woodworker for years and founded his own business, Edelweiss Fine Custom Woodworking, which was recently featured in a St. Louis publication, Ladue News. He also has a blog, Do It Better (DIB) Woodworking.

John Koenig ’08

Conor Buczek ’11

Nick Graham ’00

Chris Komoroski ’07

Summer 2020

St. Xavier High School Magazine

21

10’s

20’s

Alex Feltman ’13 is a LTJG (lieutenant

Daniel Baptist ’20 earned the Student Athlete award at the Great American Rivalry series 100th meeting with Elder in recognition of his outstanding academic and athletic achievements.

junior grade) in the United States Coast Guard, and played for and with the USCG Men’s Rugby Sevens Team at the Los Angeles Rugby Sevens Invitational at the end of February. He was a founder of the St. X Rugby team in 2011 and captained the team in 2013.

Myles Homan ’15 is now working for Northrop Grumman as a Ground and Launch Operations Engineer. He is currently working on the James Webb Space Telescope which is the replacement for the Hubble Telescope.

Brian Kemper ’16 was named Mr. Bearcat 2020, graduating from the University of Cincinnati’s Linder College of Business with his BBS, double majoring in economics and finance.

Daniel Baptist ’20

Mark Wallach ’16 Please join us in congratulating Cadet Mark Wallach, from Michigan Technological University for being selected as the winner of the AUSA Arsenal of Democracy Chapter Saber Award.

This award is presented to the top Army ROTC Cadet from across all Army ROTC programs in Michigan. He is the first Cadet to receive this award from MTU. Cadet Wallach is in his senior year of the Michigan Tech Mechanical Engineering program and has demonstrated sound leadership, clear decision making, a high level of intellect, and enthusiasm to learn more. He was recognized by the Commanding General of the US Army Cadet Command, MG Evans, as the #8 Cadet overall in the nation from among nearly 6,000 Cadets.

STAFF FRANCHI Major Gifts Officer, Ed Franchi as Daddy Warbucks with his daughter, Anna, as Molly in the stage performance of Annie at the Sharonville Cultural Arts Center.

Alex Feltman ’13

22

St. Xavier High School Magazine Summer 2020

News from the Long Blue Line

BIRTHS LATHAN

CASSADY

FLOREZ

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

Tim Cassady, Jr. ’02 and wife, Kelly, proudly introduce Elijah William Cassady. Eli was eager to join the world, arriving three weeks early, but in good health. Kelly, big sister Abigail, and Tim are getting used to life as a family of four.

Alex Florez ’08 and wife, Cara, welcomed Hayden Florez.

PERRINO Dominic Perrino ’01 and wife, Erica, welcomed twin boys into their family on January 18, 2020. Grant Nicholas and Brooks Davis were also welcomed home by big sister Quinn.

SULLIVAN Brendan Sullivan ’07 and wife Bethany welcomed Callan on June 9, 2019.

IN MEMORIAM 1947 1952 1972 1952 1946 1974 1956 1956 1957 1958 1947 1956 1955 1939

Mr. Carl J. ARMBRUSTER Mr. John M. BATTERSBY Mr. Flavian F. BECKER Mr. Mark R. BECKMAN Mr. John R. BERGER Mr. Thomas A. BLANKEMEYER Mr. Henry T. BUNKER Rev. Louis E. BUSEMEYER SJ Mr. Michael A. CLAUDER Mr. Philip W. DILLENBURGER Rev. John T. DILLON SJ Mr. Richard E. DOOLEY Mr. John H. FINN III Mr. Mario J. GIOVANETTI

1946 Mr. Thomas D. GROTE 1969 Mr. James D. HARGIS 1944 Rev. Roland R. HAUTZ 1968 Mr. Daniel J. HUERKAMP 1945 Mr. William J. KEATING, Sr. 1950 Mr. Jerome A. KELLER 1954 Mr. John H. KRALLMAN 1959 Mr. John J. LAFKAS 1959 Mr. Arthur L. LUEBBE 1957 Mr. James T. MIDDENDORF *Principal for 3 years in the 1970’s Rev. Francis X. MOAN, SJ 1949 Mr. Stanley F. MOESCHL 1953 Dr. Leo G. NABER

1951 1948 1979 1950 1968 1959 1954 1964 1976 1992 1958 1953

Mr. James R. NIEBERDING Hon. Thomas C. NURRE Mr. Stephen F. O’CONNOR, Jr. Mr. Thomas J. POLAND Mr. Michael L. RALEIGH Mr. Daniel L. RIBAR Dr. Anthony J. SALEM Mr. Timothy D. SCHILLING Mr. Gerry B. THIEMANN Mr. Matthew J. THIEMANN Mr. Alan E. VESPER Mr. Leonard A. WEIBEL

Summer 2020

St. Xavier High School Magazine

23

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.

3

4

1

5 1. Rick Bevington ’63 (left) and Tom Clines (St. Xavier Louisville ’73), in front of the Treasury at Petra, Jordan, February 4, 2020, during a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Both are also graduates of Xavier University class of ’67 and ’77 respectively. St. Xavier spirit connects cities and countries. 2. Pat Clark ’69, climbing to Tiger’s Nest Monastery in Bhutan celebrating retirement, with over 100 publications, after 41 years at US Environmental Protection Agency. 3. Steve Schuh ’70 (on the left) and Doug Chalk ‘70 in Bratislava, Slovakia last fall while on a Viking Cruise on the Danube, two good friends of over 50 years. 4. Tom Travis

2

’22 and his family attended the March for Life in D.C. They ran into Rep. Wenstrup ’76 and discovered they are both part of the Long Blue Line. 5. Peter Fisher ’17, Al Silanee ’88, Matt Fisher ’88 and Greg Fisher ’19 met up in Miami to watch the Bengals play the Dolphins and win the right to pick Joe Burrow.

24

St. Xavier High School Magazine Summer 2020

1. Cameron Collins ’22 was in Paris on Christmas Day on a family vacation. 2. Andrew Geraghty, ’18 on

X-Peditions

Solheimajokull Glacier, Iceland. 3. Steve Schuermann ’88 and Brian Geeding ’06 chaperoned the St Mary’s (Hyde Park) 8th grade trip to Costa Rica. There were 10 future Bombers from the class of 2024, Nick Koslovsky, Ben Olson, Alex Rich, Carter Meier, Noah Komanecky, Jason Muraca, Jack Ruehl, Jack Snyder, Will Rice and John Zimmer. 4. Current student Evan Day ’21 (right) visited and toured with St. X alum David Yorn ’16 (left) on the campus of Texas A & M during a recent college visit. They are pictured below in front of the Engineering building.

5. Dominic Olaguera-Delogu ’22 traveled to Cluj-Napoca, Romania, as part of the USA National Karate Team, to participate in the WUKF European Karate Champions Cup held on December 7-8, 2019. He won first place in Kata (form) and second place in Kumite (fighting), both in the age 14-15 male division. The two-day competition included almost 1,000 competitors of all ages from 18 countries.

1

3

4

2

4

5

Summer 2020

St. Xavier High School Magazine

25

1. Brett Powers ’12 and Ian Powers ’10 exploring the coast of Piedras Blancas National Park, Golfito, Costa Rica over Christmas Break 2019. 2. Evan Humpert ’20 and his father, Bryan Humpert ’86, spent their winter break in China. The two of them traveled to Shanghai, Beijing, and Xi’an where Evan got the opportunity to meet up with St. X Chinese teacher, Wei Yuan. Evan and his father got to see many popular sights including the Great Wall, the Terracotta Warriors, and the Shanghai skyline. They also experienced how Chinese people celebrate the new year. The two also learned about Chinese history and culture while enjoying many different Chinese foods like dumplings, hot pot, and noodles. Evan also got to put his Chinese speaking skills to the test!

3. Scott Murrer, Ed Evers and Gary Osterfeld, all from the Class of 1979 snowmobiling on Black Mountain in Cheboygan, Michigan.

4. The San Francisco Young Alumni gathering was held on March 3 with special guest Coach Steve Specht ’86. The event was hosted by John Hurley ’08. 5. Thank you to Mark ’74 and Mardi Keckeis for hosting the Phoenix Alumni Chapter Wine Tasting on January 11, 2020.

3

1 4

2

26

5

St. Xavier High School Magazine Summer 2020

X-Peditions

1

4

3

2

5

1. Francis Xavier was born in the royal castle of Xavier, in the Kingdom of Navarre, on 7 April 1506. Keith Kennedy ’10 visited St. Francis’ birthplace in Spain. Keith has lived in Barcelona since 2017 and last year enrolled in a Biomedical doctorate program at the Universitat Pompeu Fabra. 2. Carson Meyer ’20 and Nick Meyer ’18 visiting family in South Africa, December, 2019. 3. Tom VonderBrink ’67 recently completed his second Camino Frances. This is a pilgrimage that follows the path of St. James starting at St. Jean Pied De Port in France and proceeding 500 miles across Spain to Santiago De Compostela and then onto Finisterre. Finisterre is known as the end of the earth because it is the western most part of western Europe. The 500 mile walk took him forty days to complete. The picture is Tom’s celebration in front of the cathedral to St. James in Santiago. 4. Ned Moffat ‘09 is a second year fulltime MBA student at Northwestern Kellogg School of Management and recently beat rivals, University of Chicago Booth, 23-9 in a short game moments before the Chicago Bulls took the court. He is pictured on the bottom right corner in long sleeves throwing up the “X”. Ned was the 12th man on the freshman basketball team at St. X and was probably the last person anybody expected to set foot on court at the United Center, but had a blast nonetheless. 5. Andy Gruber ’94 and Rick Ellensohn ’93 catch up at the annual Athletic Hall of Fame dinner.

Summer 2020

St. Xavier High School Magazine

27

X-Peditions 1. Jordan Ramos and Zach Kuhn, Class of ’10 catch up in Tokyo to celebrate Jordan’s birthday. 2. Mitchell Rueve ’19 and Mac Rueve ’24 in front of the first ever

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.

Jesuit church, St Ignatius of Loyola, built in 1650 Rome, Italy. 3. Bombers vacationed at Lake Norman, NC, L-R: Jacob Sandquist ’20, Erik Sandquist ’91, Kirc

Mail the form to: St. Xavier High School (Magazine), 600 W. North Bend Road, Cincinnati, OH 45224 Fax: 513-761-2586 or E-mail: bschulte@stxavier.org

Breissinger ’88, Tim Bien ’68.

Name St. Xavier Class Year Home address

City State

Zip

Home Phone Cell Phone E-mail Address Business Firm

1

Your Position Business Address

City State Work Phone Spouse’s Name Maiden College(s) Attended/Degree(s) Earned Year(s) Graduated News About You

2

28

3

St. Xavier High School Magazine Summer 2020

Zip

Calendar

Alumni Gatherings and School Events Fall 2020

*Note: Due to COVID-19, please access the “Reunions/Events” tab at www.stxavier.org/alumni or contact the St. Xavier Alumni Office for updates regarding any of the events below**

To our four retiring faculty and staff members, thank you for your service!

August 8

FAM Team Cookout

Your presence has graced the St. Xavier High school community for many years.

Who we are has been shaped by the sharing of your knowledge, wisdom, counsel, understanding, and especially your love. The results of your career lives in the long blue line and will long be remembered. You have made a difference. With gratitude

16

Young Alumni Golf Outing

20

Class of 1964 Luncheon

are always welcome back to St. Xavier, your home.

31

Alumni Golf Outing

Mr. Joe Conway

and admiration, we celebrate your retirement, hoping you will visit often, knowing you

Mrs. Linda Gloeckler Mrs. Charlene Ponti Mr. James Gresham (not pictured)

September 4

First Friday Mass and Lunch

8

Class of 1952 Luncheon

11 & 12

Class Reunions (1975, 1985, 1995 and 2010)

14

Class of 1956 Luncheon

25

Walk for X

25 & 26

Class Reunions (1980 and 1990)

October 2 9 & 10

First Friday Mass and Lunch Class Reunions (2000 and 2005)

11

Grandparents’ Mass and Breakfast

13

Golden and Then Some Reunion

22

Class of 1950 Reunion

23

FAM Tailgate

Summer 2020

St. Xavier High School Magazine

29

600 W. North Bend Road Cincinnati, OH 45224-1499 600 W. North Bend Road www.StXavier.org Cincinnati, OH 45224-1499 www.StXavier.org CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED

U.S. Postage Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage Cincinnati, Ohio Permit No. 5253 Cincinnati, Ohio Permit No. 5253

PAID PAID

CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED

Congratulations Class of 2020 30

St. Xavier High School Magazine Summer 2020