A Message from the Office of the President

Dear Friends, May God’s peace and joy be with you! The year was 1933. A small band of intrepid Benedictine monks from St. Meinrad Abbey in southern Indiana had just arrived in the City of Aurora at the corner of Lake Street and MARMION Avenue to take over the struggling Fox Valley Catholic The News Magazine of High School for Boys, administered by the Augustinian Order Marmion Abbey since the mid 1920’s. Before coming to Aurora, the Benedictine and Academy monks had decided to close their residential school of Jasper Academy located near St. Meinrad and combine it with the August 2018 | Vol. 68, No. 3 fledgling Aurora school. It was the middle of the Depression and things were not looking too good for the future of the school. Father Norbert Spitzmesser was the first Headmaster. The enrollment in 1933 MARMION is published three was 290 students, both day and residential students. The tuition was $50 per year for day students and times a year (April, August and $400 per year for residential students.1 December) by Marmion, 1000 The Fox Valley Catholic High School for Boys was originally part of the vision for Catholic education Butterfield Road, Aurora, IL in the Rockford Diocese of its first bishop, Bishop Peter James Muldoon (+1927). It was in the summer 60502. of 1923 that Bishop Muldoon agreed to pay the substantial sum of $17,000 for the Lake Street site. He 2 Publisher: asked seven parishes in Aurora to raise these funds. In 1926 the main school building was erected, Rt. Rev. John Brahill OSB ’67 and the administration of the school was given over to the Augustinian Order in 1927. In 1933, Bishop Edward Hoban, Rockford’s second bishop, invited the monks of St. Meinrad to establish a Benedictine Editor: monastery and to take over the ownership of the school for boys. Abbot Ignatius Esser and the monks of Madelyn Weed St. Meinrad accepted the invitation on April 20, 1933. The name of the school was changed to in honor of Abbot Columba Marmion, a renowned and saintly Benedictine abbot of the Abbey Associate Editor: of Maredsous, Belgium.3 Terri Rios In 1933, in the midst of the Great Depression, many schools and businesses were closing, not opening. Contributing Writers: Yet, the Benedictine monks had faith and trust that God had guided them to Aurora and that their Rt. Rev. John Brahill OSB ’67 undertaking would bear much fruit in spite of the many obstacles. And so it was to be. This year, as we celebrate 85 years of the founding of Marmion as a Benedictine monastic community, together with Austin Dempsey ’97 Marmion Academy, it is good for us to take a moment to look back at these 85 years of God’s blessings Bill Fox ’74 and guidance and give thanks to God. However, even more it is necessary that we look to the future with Nancy Hansen the same faith and hope in God’s guidance that the founders possessed. Since those early days Marmion Kathleen Hausmann has met many challenges and has seen much growth and development. Rev. Antony Minardi OSB ’08 Rev. Charles Reichenbacher OSB ’59 Marmion continues to develop in many ways. The abbey is an established Benedictine member of the Terri Rios Swiss-American Benedictine Congregation. Marmion Academy is a Catholic school for young men, widely Anthony Tinerella ’84 recognized for the excellence of its spiritual, academic, leadership and athletic programs. The Academy Adam Voirin ’02 has over 7,000 graduates who have proudly carried the name of Marmion throughout the nation and the Madelyn Weed world. With some 540 students for the new academic year, we will have capacity enrollment. Marmion’s Guatemala Mission and Abbey Farms are also expressions of God’s care, and provide Marmion further Photographers: opportunities to serve the universal Church and the local community in new ways. Brian Cole ’81, Kelsey Damato, Nancy Hansen, Jeanne McLean, This edition of the Annual Report issue of the Marmion Magazine contains many articles that underscore Ed Saloga, Terri Rios that God continues to bless all of our Marmion family in a multitude of ways. I would especially like to mention the recent priestly ordination of Fr. Antony Maria Minardi, OSB ’08, who will begin teaching Cover Photo by Ed Saloga at the Academy this academic year. In addition, this issue highlights the importance of your continued Marmion’s Track & Field team took prayers, encouragement and financial support on which we rely so much. Since 1933, Marmion has first place in the IHSA Class 2A grown in many ways, in no small measure due to the continued belief of our friends in the importance State Finals Meet on May 26, 2018. of our spiritual and educational mission. I believe that many exciting and fruitful years are ahead of us. (l-r: Coach Dan Thorpe, Seth Groom Finally, I ask for your prayers for the eternal rest of Abbot David J. Cyr, OSB ’43, who after a long ‘18 and Michael Ronzone ‘18) illness, passed away on July 21. He served as abbot of Marmion from 1971 – 1991. He was the last of the “founders” of Marmion Abbey in 1947, the year that the Benedictine community was granted the status Send address changes to: of an abbey. May he rest in peace. MARMION Magazine Editor Marmion Academy On behalf of all of the monks, our students, faculty and staff, I thank you for your continued belief in 1000 Butterfield Road our mission and for your continued friendship and financial support. Together with God’s guidance Aurora, IL 60502 and the intercession of Blessed Columba Marmion, it is due to your prayers, support and friendship that Marmion will continue to grow and to thrive in the coming years. Phone: (630) 897-6936 FAX: (630) 723-3072 May God bless you, E-mail: [email protected] Website: marmion.org 1 Marmion, A 75 Year History, 1933-2008, pp. 3-5 2 www.illinoishsglorydays.com/id1018.html Abbot John Brahill, OSB ‘67 3 2 - President’s Letter www.marmion.org/s/1356/abbey/index.aspx?sid=1356&gid=1&pgid=315 Marmion says Goodbye to the Last Founding Monk By: Abbot John Brahill, OSB ’67 Abbot David J. Cyr, OSB (July 26, 1926 – July 21, 2018) Abbot David J. Cyr, OSB ’43 died peacefully in the Lord on July 21, 2018 at St. Patrick Residence in Naperville. He was 91 years old, a professed monk for 72 years, a priest for 67 years, and an abbot for 47 years.

Abbot David was born in Galesburg on July 26, 1926, but raised in Aurora. His family was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish. He attended Marmion Military Academy his freshman year (1939-1940). Deciding early in life to enter religious life and pursue the priesthood, he completed high school at St. Meinrad Minor Seminary. He entered the Benedictine community of St. Meinrad Archabbey in 1945 and professed his first vows on September 15, 1946, taking the religious name of Rene. When Marmion Abbey was founded as an abbey in 1947, he was the youngest of the founding members. On September 17, 1949 he professed Solemn Vows as a monk of Marmion Abbey. He studied Theology at St. Procopius Seminary and was ordained a priest on May 19, 1951.

Fr. Rene held a variety of responsibilities at the Academy, both at its Lake Street campus (1951-1958) and the Butterfield Road campus (1959-1971). He taught English, Latin, Religion and French. He also served as librarian, dormitory prefect, Director of Admissions, Academic Dean (1967-1969) and as Headmaster (1970-1973). In 1970 he returned to using his baptismal name of David.

On November 26, 1971, Fr. David was elected the third abbot of Marmion Abbey. He received the abbatial blessing on March 21, 1972, Feast of St. Benedict, by Bishop Arthur O’Neill of the Diocese of Rockford. Abbot David served Marmion Abbey as abbot for twenty years, until his resignation in December 1991. He wisely guided the abbey through many important decisions, including the building of the Battaglia Center and Decio Library (1986), overseeing the transition of Marmion’s Guatemala mission priory from the town of Solola to the city of Quetzaltenango in 1991, and for his constant attention to the liturgy and monastic observance at the abbey.

After retirement as abbot, Abbot David continued to serve the Church and his community. From 1992-1998 he was the Director of Development for the Benedictine Pontifical Liturgical Institute in Rome, and then as its Secretary-Treasurer from 1998- 99. Returning to the abbey in 2000, he served the community as abbey librarian as well as in pastoral assistance at various Catholic parishes, especially at St. Patrick’s Parish in St. Charles.

In 2013 Abbot David’s health began to decline. Due to serious health issues he lived at St. Patrick’s Residence for the last five years of his life until his sudden death.

Fr. Charles Reichenbacher, OSB ’59, in his eulogy at the Vigils service, said that “his steady leadership and returning us to our monastic roots gave us the stability and peace that we needed in the turbulent 70s-80s….He was a faithful and stable man of prayer.”

1 Marmion, A 75 Year History, 1933-2008, pp. 3-5 Fr. David was elected the third Abbot David with Pope Paul VI Abbot David presents Cadet Casey Mulligan ’82 2 www.illinoishsglorydays.com/id1018.html abbot of Marmion in 1971. in September 1973. with his diploma. 3 www.marmion.org/s/1356/abbey/index.aspx?sid=1356&gid=1&pgid=315 Abbey - 3 Ordination of Fr. Antony Maria Minardi, OSB ’08 Fr. Antony Maria Minardi, OSB ’08 (age 28) formerly of Yorkville, son of Dr. Joseph Minardi and Barbara Minardi, was ordained to the priesthood on May 26, 2018 by the Most Rev. David Malloy, D.D., J.C.L., S.T.D, Bishop of Rockford in the Abbey Church of St. Augustine of Canterbury.

Fr. Antony obtained a B.A. degree in philosophy from the University of Dallas in 2012. He interned at the Pro-Life Secretariat of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in the summer of 2011. He entered the novitiate of Marmion Abbey in 2012 and professed temporary vows as a Benedictine monk of Marmion Abbey on July 11, 2013, and solemn vows on July 11, 2016. He completed his four years of theological studies for the priesthood at St. Meinrad School of Theology and received a Masters of Divinity degree.

Fr. Antony will join the faculty of the Academy for the 2018-2019 school year as a member of the Theology department.

Someone You Should Know: Fr. Kenneth Theisen, OSB ’59 By: Fr. Charles Reichenbacher, OSB ‘59

Ken Theisen was my classmate at Marmion Academy, and then my roommate at St. John Vianney Seminary in Elkhorn, NE, for our first year of college. I did his English papers and he did my math homework. We entered the Abbey novitiate together in the summer of 1960, mere youths of 18 years old. Fr. Kenneth continued until 1965, the year he was ordained subdeacon. This ordination ministry was abolished by Vatican II or he could have been a “subdeacon for life.”

Ken left Marmion Abbey, taught math for a couple of years in area schools (even was the varsity baseball coach for half a season at Marian Central Catholic High School in Woodstock after the coach quit). He ended up in Denver Math Teacher Extraordinaire Retires and Estes Park, CO. He was a roofer with his brother Dick After 35+ years of teaching Algebra II, Fr. Kenneth called it ’48 and owner of Sterling Cottages in Estes Park. quits this summer due to some health issues. He wanted to keep going, as he loves teaching and is a great math teacher, In 1980 Ken decided to try Marmion Abbey again. This but the body said “No.” time it worked. He professed vows in August 1981 and was ordained a priest on December 27, 1984. Job after job was Fr. Kenneth wanted to tie or surpass his uncle, Fr. Luke then assigned to this multi-talented monk: math teacher, Bohr OSB ’38, who taught Algebra I for 40 years. Fr. Luke dorm prefect, dean of students and golf coach at the taught him … and even tried teaching me—“what you do to Academy; prior, subprior and kitchen master at the Abbey; one side, you do to the other.” Then Fr. Luke, with tongue parish assistance; KAIROS retreat team member; on-and- in cheek, “gently” nudged me on one side with his pointer on! and Steve Rowbottom ’59 got the other side … always well- deserved, as my mother reminded me. Besides retiring from teaching math—he hopes to tutor students when health allows—Fr. Kenneth had to retire for Fr. Kenneth is the youngest of the seven Theisen boys: +Bob a year from beating me at golf during our summer rounds ’42, Dick ’48, +Harry ’50, Jim ’53, Ray ’55, Gerry ’58 and at Big Oaks Golf Course in Pleasant Prairie, WI. As General Kenneth ’59. Luckily they had two sisters to keep them in MacArthur intended to say: “old math teachers never die, line. Fr. Kenneth is also uncle to a large clan of nephews they just fade away.” and nieces. The family is so big they wear name tags at their family reunions! 4 - Abbey Left: Jeanne McLean and Frank Motyka ’19; Center: 2018 Guatemala Mission Team members, l-r: (standing) Jack Dzierzanowski ’19, Ben Saloga ’19, Tim Pecharich ’19, Casey Lovejoy ’19, David Lawinger ’19, Jake Coffman ’19, Christian Schultz’ 19, Abbot John Brahill, OSB ’67; (kneeling) Ed Vanscoit, Frank Motyka ’19, Zach Minnis ’19, Tom Conroy ’20, Fr. Antony Minardi, OSB ’08 (not pictured: Jeanne McLean); Right: Jacob Coffman’ 19 Guatemala Mission News Mission Trip By: Jeanne McLean meet the needs of the people in this area and to develop This summer, ten Marmion students travelled to Guatemala relationships with the community. to build homes with Habitat for Humanity on two different work sites. Located near Marmion’s San José Priory and Spanish Academy in Eighth Year of Service Colegio, students worked for five days mixing concrete, By: Abbot John Brahill, OSB ’67 digging dirt, bending rebar, cutting blocks, and performing The Guatemalan Mission’s Spanish Academy is now in its new and unusual tasks necessary to build a cinderblock home. eighth year of operation on the grounds of Marmion’s San José Priory, located in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. Opening Students also had the opportunity to exchange cultures with the students at San Jose Colegio while having fun with in 2011, the Spanish school was established to especially teach team-building contests. Our last evening at the priory was Spanish to seminarians, priests and religious from the United filled with dancing, arm wrestling, and entertainment by the States. The Spanish school is also open to other adult men colegio students. Students ate a feast with local Guatemalan and women who would like to learn Spanish, especially for foods prepared by their Mothers’ Club. those who are working in Hispanic ministry.

Members of the team reflect on the trip: The fastest growing group of the Catholic Church in the • Jacob Coffman ’19:“The opportunity we had to celebrate United States is Hispanic. In almost every Catholic major Mass every night with our team, Abbot John and Fr. seminary and diocese in the United States, learning Spanish Antony was so special because it allowed us to have is now strongly encouraged or required, since the vast ma- Christ be a focal point of all we did in Guatemala. I jority of priests will be expected to celebrate the sacraments feel so blessed to be part of the 2018 Guatemala Mission and to preach in the Spanish language on a regular or at Team, and hope to share what I learned from my unique experience with my senior classmates.” least on an occasional basis. • Jack Dzierzanowski ’19: “Our Mission Trip to Guatemala was a very rewarding experience and I am very blessed The San José Spanish school’s capacity is limited to about to have been selected to go. Not only did I feel like I grew a dozen students at any one time, thus providing a very closer to the other guys that went, but I feel like I grew personalized experience. Most of our students attend the closer to God because I saw how little the Guatemalans school during the months of June through August. Besides have yet they are some of the happiest people I have having one-on-one intensive language instruction 5 days per ever met. And I want to try and reflect that in my life.” week (5-7 hours per day), the students have the opportunity • David Lawinger ’19: “It was inspiring to see the people to live and to pray daily in the mission’s priory with our of Guatemala, despite having what we think is nothing, Guatemalan Benedictine monks, providing a total Spanish they had such a strong faith and never doubted the fact immersion experience. Recommendations are required in that God loves them.” order to be accepted. Details and registration are available • Casey Lovejoy ’19: “Guatemala is a perfect place to find YOUR place in the Kingdom of God and in the lives of at: www.marmion.org/spanish. those around you. Going to Guatemala is an experience of a lifetime, certainly one you will never forget.”

This trip was the 15th foreign mission trip since 2006 for students from Marmion Academy. Currently over 147 cadets have travelled to both Ecuador and Guatemala. Our tradition in Guatemala allows us to collaborate and exchange cultures with our Guatemalan brothers in Quetzaltenango at the San José Priory and Colegio. Our mission efforts allow us to help Priory - 5 Graduates Earn $20.6 Million in Scholarships 116 members of the Class of 2018 graduated on May 20. At the ceremony, Anthony Tinerella ’84, Head of School Class valedictorian Keith Mokry, Abbot John Brahill, OSB and Principal, named the recipients of the Head of ’67 and Anthony Tinerella ’84 addressed the graduates. Joe School Leadership Medal, honoring those seniors who Large ’97, Assistant Principal of Academics, announced demonstrated uncommon leadership talent throughout that 74% of the graduates were awarded scholarships and their four years at Marmion, achieving a cumulative grants totaling $20.6 million. The Class of 2018 has a 100% leadership rank among the top 10% of their class. Those college acceptance rate by 191 colleges and universities and awarded were Sean Galle, Noah Gayford, Timothy will attend 58 different institutions in 23 States this fall. Hoying, John Paul Jochum, William Kamps, Matthew Thomas Grayczyk enlisted in the US Marine Corps. Lagman, Keith Mokry, Michael Ronzone, Chase Stanke, Nicholas Ward, Samuel Wehrli and Abraham Yakisan. The Four-Years of Scholastic Excellence Award (earned by those with a cumulative GPA of 4.5 or higher on a 5.0 scale) “Marmion Academy stands firmly was awarded to Avik Chatterjee, Edward Goyao, Matthew today, 85 years old and rich in Lagman, Keith Mokry, James Morton, Sanjay Morton, Eric tradition, because of God’s providence O’Brien, Zachary Orpilla, Chase Stanke, Evan Turcich, and the steadfast hard work and Nicholas Ward, Matthew Williamsand Abraham Yakisan. commitment of the monks. I know that sometimes we jest that here at The “Summa Cum Laude”, an award for Academic Marmion Academy, “It’s all about Excellence and Achievement, honors students who have the monks.” And you know what, earned a perfect 4.00 Cumulative Unweighted GPA, that’s absolutely true. Everything indicating straight A’s through their four years at Marmion. that we have done here as part of our The Marmion Summa Cum Laude Medal was presented to development into young Christian Keith Mokry and Chase Stanke. leaders has been for the monks. Our merited successes, our edifying failures, our service to Marmion and The Marmion Loyalty Medals were awarded to Adam the greater community, these have all glorified God and supported and (pictured below). Auchstetter Samuel Wehrli the mission of the monks. ... On behalf of the Marmion Class of 2018, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to the monks of Marmion Abbey.” ~ Keith Mokry, Valedictorian

Top Four-Year Universities Accepting Marmion Seniors: University of Iowa ...... 29 Marquette University ...... 15 University of Dayton ...... 26 University of Missouri ..... 14 Iowa State University ...... 20 Purdue University ...... 14 University of Illinois ...... 16 St. Ambrose University .... 14 Indiana University ...... 15 University of Alabama ...... 13

6 - Academy Class of 2018 Profile 116 Graduates 2 National Merit Finalists 3 National Merit Commended Students 8 Advanced Placement Scholars 33 Illinois State Scholars 45 National Honor Society Members 74% of the Senior Class earned scholarships A B totaling over $20.6 Million 14 Full Tuition Military Related Scholarships: 5 Military Academy appointment 6 Full Tuition ROTC scholarships 8 Illinois Veterans Grants 20 students will play a sport at the college of their choice: 9 NCAA Division I athletic scholarships 2 NCAA Division II athletic scholarships 3 NAIA athletic scholarships 3 Junior College athletes (1 with full scholarship) C D 2 NCAA Division III athletes 92 will attend a four-year university/college 21 will attend a two-year college 1 enlisted in the U.S. Marines 1 entering family business

Photos: A) Avik Chatterjee receives the Four Years of Scholastic Excellence Award from Mr. Tinerella ’84. B) Jack Michel and Sam Augustyn with Br. Andé. C) Michael Ronzone and Sean Galle show off their diplomas. D) Fr. Michael with the Caton brothers (Jack and Alex ’11). E) Adam Auchstetter is all smiles after graduation F.) Sam Baranick and Carlos Luna congratulate each other after graduation. E F

Class of 2018 College Acceptances Arizona State University * Elgin Community College Montana State University Texas State University University of Missouri Arkansas State University *Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University * Niagra University Texas Tech University * University of Nebraska Augustana College Emerson College North Central College Trinity Christian College University of New Mexico * *Ferris State University Nothern Arizona University United States Coast Guard Academy University of North Dakota Ave Maria University Florida Institute of Technology Northern Illinios University United States Air Force Academy University of Northern Colorado Ball State University Florida State University Northern Iowa University * United State Military Academy, West * University of Notre Dame Baylor University Fordham University * Northern Michigan University Point * University of Pennsylvania Belmont Abbey College Franciscan University of Steubenville * Northwestern University * United State Military Academy University of Pittsburg *Benedictine College, Kansas Franklin & Marshall College Oklahoma State University Preparatory School, West Point * University of San Diego *Benedictine University, Lisle George Mason University Pennsylvania State University United States Naval Academy University of South Carolina Boston College Gonzaga University * Purdue University * University of Alabama University of St. Francis Boston University * Harper College Quincy University University of Arizona * University of Tennessee Bowling Green University Hillsdale College Regis University University of California, Los Angeles * University of Virginia Bradley University Illinois Institute of Technology Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute University of California, Santa Barbara * University of Washington *Brescia University * Illinois State University * Ringling College of Art & Design University of California, Santa Cruz University of Wisconsin, Madison Butler University * Illinois Wesleyan University * Rock Valley College University of University of Wisconsin, Platteville Carthage College * Indiana University * Roosevelt University University of Colorado, Boulder * University of Wisconsin, Stevens Case Western Reserve University * Iowa State University Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology University of Colorado, Denver Point Catholic University of America * John Carroll University * University of Dayton * University of Wisconsin, Whitewater Central Michigan University Johnson & Wales University San Diego State University * University of Florida University of Wyoming *Charleston Southern University * Lake Forest College Santa Clara University University of Georgia Valparaiso University Clemson University * Loyola University, Chicago Savannah College of Art and Design * University of Illinois, Chicago Villanova University *College of DuPage * Massachusetts Institute of Technology South Dakota State University * University of Illinois, Springfield * Walbash Valley College College of William & Mary * Marquette University * Southern Illinois University * University of Illinois, Urbana Washington and Jefferson University Colorado School of MInes Miami University, Ohio * St. Ambrose University University of Indianapolis Washington University, St. Louis Concordia University * Michigan State University St. Bonaventure University * University of Iowa * Waubonsee Community College Colorado State University Michigan Technological Institute St. John’s University * University of Kansas Western Illinois University *Creighton University Milwaukee School of Engineering * St. Louis University University of Kentucky Western Michigan University *DePaul University Minnesota State University St. Mary’s University of Minnesota University of Louisville Winona State University *Denison University Missouri State University St. Norbert College * University of Mary, North Dakota Xavier University *Drake University Missouri University of Science and Tennessee State University University of Maryland * = graduates attending *Drexel University Technology Texas A&M University University of Michigan Eastern Illinois University * Monmouth College * Texas Christian University * University of Minnesota Academy - 7 Academic Accolades National Latin Exam Awardees: Gold Medal: Thomas Conroy ’20, Keith Mokry ’19, Caleb Perfect ACT Score Ritzheimer ’19 and Charles Rogers ’20; Silver Medal: Mike Neff ’19 of Batavia earned Jackson Malley ’20 and Armande Naseem ’20 the highest possible ACT score of 36. On average, only one- National Spanish Exam Awardees: tenth of 1% of students who take Gold Medal: Daniel Coxworth ’21, Salvador Orta ’20 and the ACT earn a top score. Alexander Yakisan ’18; Silver Medal: Roberto Pizarro ’20 and Benjamin Riner ’20; Bronze Medal: Brady Everett ’21 Mike’s main interests have and Michael Neff ’19. always revolved around the STEM subjects. He enjoys Ritzheimer ’20 State Latin Champion challenging himself and The Illinois State Latin competing academically. He is Tournament is a competition also looking forward to taking AP Computer Science in unlike the National Latin Exam. order to further explore his interest in technology. This is a competition in which the best students at each level of Mike is a member of the Math and WYSE Teams, vice- Latin study compete with each president of the Science Olympiads Team (he helped start other. Students take a Qualifying the Marmion chapter), and part of the Quarknet Team Exam in March and if they (working on a radio telescope project in collaboration with score in the 80th percentile they Fermilab). In addition to his academic extracurricular advance to the State Latin Finals. activities, Mike is a member of the lacrosse team and is Caleb Ritzheimer ’19 qualified involved in many volunteer and service organizations. with a superior score in Latin III and advanced to the State Latin Finals held at Hinsdale Central High School on April Mike, a 16-yr-old junior at the time of taking the ACT, is 21st (Rome’s Birthday). Caleb had the highest score in the still exploring his final list of colleges, but plans to major State at the Latin III level, becoming the State Champion! in Computer Science or Computer Engineering after graduating from Marmion. Riner ’20 State Math Champion With 54 schools participating at World Language Awards the State level, the Math Team Congratulations to the World Language students in the (pictured above) came in 4th place 2018 National Examination Contests in French, Italian, in the State of Illinois for Division Latin and Spanish who attained regional and national 2A. Marmion medalled in ten of recognition for their excellent performance. the twelve areas of competitions.

National French Exam Awardees: Ben Riner ’20 (pictured left) came Gold Medal: Elais Tamer ’20; Silver Medal: Jack Brewster in first place as an individual in ’19; Bronze Medal: Patrick Desch ’20, Garret Durian ’20 the State competition. Additional and Michael Rauch ’21 individuals placing in the top 10 in State were Alex Yakisan ’20 (4th), Bryce Riner ’21 (8th) and Mike Neff ’19 (9th). National Italian Exam Awardees: Gold Medal: Elais Tamer ’20, Silver Medal: Adrian Arce ’20, Marmion came in the top 10 in the State in each of the Sebastian Gutierrez ’19, Robert Quintana ’19 following areas of competition: • 1st place, Fr/So 2-Person: Ben Riner ’20, Alex Yakisan ’20

8 - Academy • 2nd place, Geometry: Jason Baker ’20, Jack Burke ’20, Garrett Durian ’20, Max Gorlich ’20, Ben Riner ’20, Alex Yakisan ’20 • 2nd place, Fr/So 8-Person Team: Jack Burke ’20, Garrett Durian ’20, Nick Coffman ’21, Danny Coxworth ’21, Garrett Durian ’20, Ben Riner ’20, Bryce Riner ’21, Nick Jazz Combo (Phillip Swanson ’18, Carlos Luna ’18, Sam Hoying ’21, Wilson ’21, Alex Yakisan ’20 Dominic Hoare ’18, Peter Kelly ’18, Keith Mokry ’18, Max Gorlich • 3rd place, Jr/Sr Relay Team 1: Matt Lagman ’18, Mike ’18, Isaac Schieble ’18) Neff ’19, Eric O’Brien ’18, Quinn Sweeney ’19 • 5th place, Oral Presentation: James Graft ’19, Keith Lagman ’18, Carlos Luna ’18, Keith Mokry ’18, Sanjay Mokry ’18 Morton ’18, Isaac Schieble ’18, Phillip Swanson ’18 and • 5th place, Algebra 1: Nick Coffman ’21, Danny Coxworth Jenna Bancroft (RHS). ’21, Jonathan Lucas ’21, Zeke Pyle ’21, Bryce Riner ’21, Nick Wilson ’21 Marmion Choir • 6th place, Algebra 2: Jared Beltz ’19, Joe Farrell ’19, On March 3, the Marmion Choral Ensemble earned a First Nathan Garrison ’19, Mason Hartweger ’19, Mike Neff Division award at the IHSA Solo and Ensemble competition ’19, Quinn Sweeney ’19 with their performance of Give Us Music by David Conte. • 6th place, Pre-Calculus: Matt Lagman ’18, Keith Mokry Additionally, each student attending earned awards for ’18, Eric O’Brien ’18, Nick Ward ’18, Justyn Wicks ’18, solos that they performed. Baritone, Coley Weed ’19, Abraham Yakisan ’18 earned a First Division award for his performance of Try • 9th place, Fr/So Relay Team 1: Nick Coffman ’21, Garrett to Remember. Bass, Greg Hoover ’19, earned a first division Durian ’20, Zeke Pyle ’21, Max Gorlich ’20, Zeke Pyle ’21 award for his performance of The Indifferent Mariner. Greg • 10th place, Jr/Sr 2-Person: Abraham Yakisan ’18, Nick Weir ’19, Antonio Petrucci ’19, Jared Beltz ’19, Liam Ward ’18. Hawkins ’18, and Cameron Merker ’19 each earned second division awards for their solos. WYSE Team The WYSE (Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering) Team placed 5th in the State. Individual medals were won by Keith Mokry ‘18 (2nd in Physics) and Ben Riner ‘20 (2nd in Math). Other team members who participated at State were Jason Baker ’20, Patrick Donahoe ’20, Mason Hartweger ’19, Tim Hoying ’18, Sanjay Morton ’18, Michael Neff ’19, Eric O’Brien ’18, Antonio Petrucci ’19, CJ Sowers ’20, Evan Turcich ’18, Matt Williams ’18, and Abraham Yakisan ’18.

Writing Awards: To recognize and honor excellence Pictured: (back) Nathan Wedll ’19, Coley Weed ’19, Greg Hoover in student writing, the English department sponsors ’19, Andre Cerda ’19; (front) Jared Beltz ’19, Antonio Petrucci ’19, the annual Fr. Peter Enderlin OSB Memorial Writing Andrew Ramm ’19, and Cameron Merker ’19. Competition. Students compete in three categories (poetry, fiction and essay) in two divisions (Group I - freshmen/ CAPS Awards sophomores and Group II - juniors/seniors). Seven Marmion seniors were named 2017-2018 Chronicle Achievement Program Scholars by the Kane County The 1st place winners of the 27th annual competition are: Chronicle. The Chronicle Achievement program recognizes Group I - Charles Rogers ’20 (Poetry), Elliott Saucedo ’20 outstanding local high school students who demonstrate (Fiction) and Jackson Malley ’20 (Essay); Group II - Nick strength in academics, character and leadership. Greco ’19 (Poetry), Caleb Ritzheimer ’19 (Fiction) and Fred Shoaff ‘18 (Essay).

Marmion-Rosary Band Several members of the Marmion-Rosary Band performed at the Wisconsin School Music Association State Solo and Ensemble Contest at the University of Wisconsin in Ryan Boland Zach Dietz Tim Hoying Milwaukee on April 27, 2018. • Division 2 – Excellent Rating: Max Gorlich ’20, Dominic Hoare ’18, Carlos Luna ’18, Jacob Maertens ’20, Tony Sanchez ’19, Isaac Schieble ’18 • Division 1 – Superior Rating: Adrien Arce ’20, Andrew Auchstetter ’20, Jared Beltz ’19, Andre Cerda ’19, Joseph Farrell ’19, Max Gorlich ’20, James Graft ’19, Dominic Hoare ’18, Sam Hoying ’21, Peter Kelly ’18, Matthew Jacob Molenhouse Nick Masus Sam Wehrli Abraham Yakisan Academy - 9 Nancy Hansen, Asstistant Director of New Faces Around Campus Advancement: Nancy joined Marmion in By: Anthony Tinerella ’84, Head of School and Principal March, 2018. Her primary role is to help finalize the current $7 million Campus The 2018-19 Academic Year brings to us a group of very Renewal Campaign and to set us up talented individuals, each with their own unique gifts, for success for future campaigns. She whom God has brought to join us as we begin our 85th brings with her 30 years of advancement academic year as a Catholic Benedictine School Community. experience, with a focus on strategic We are very excited to welcome the newest members of our planning, board development, major gifts and planned Marmion Family! giving.

Kathleen Hausmann, Assistant Director Faculty and Staff of Advancement - Annual Funds and Events: Paul Chabura, Asst. Dean of Students and Kathleen joined Marmon in March, Asst. Athletic Director: Paul is a graduate of 2018. Kathleen will be enhancing the Winona State University where he played effectiveness and improving the results football and earned his B.S. in Marketing. of Marmion’s annual appeal efforts He earned his M.A. in Educational including fundraising, marketing strategy, Leadership with a Type 75 Certificate from donor cultivation & solicitation. Kathleen Loyola University. Upon graduation from brings with her more than 18 years of experience as an Winona State, he returned to his alma advancement professional with proven success in building matter – Gordon Tech (now DePaul Prep) and served the and managing long-term relationships. school in many capacities for 16 years. He taught, coached varsity football, worked in the Admissions Office, served Fr. Antony Minardi OSB ’08, Theology as the school’s Asst. Dean, and for the past nine years was Teacher: Fr. Antony Minardi is a 2008 the Athletic Director. He also served as the school’s Interim graduate of the Academy and received his Principal during the 2012-13 School Year. B.A. in Philosophy from the University

of Dallas in Irving, TX in May, 2012. He Anthony Cirrincone, Science and LEAD has been a monk of Marmion Abbey since Teacher: Anthony graduated from the June 2012. Read more about Fr. Antony on University of Iowa in 2000 with a B.S. page 4. in Biology and a minor in Chemistry. From there he attended Eastern Illinois Olivia O’Connor, World Language Teacher University to gain his teacher certification. and Assistant to the Director of Outreach Throughout his years as an educator, Ministry: Olivia is a 2008 graduate of he has attained M.A. in Curriculum Rosary High School and earned a B.A. from and Instruction from Argosy University, as well as an Saint Mary’s College, IN in Italian Studies Administrative Certification. He has taught high school for with a minor in Humanistic Studies. She the previous sixteen years, teaching Chemistry, Biology, has previously served as the Director of Physical Science, Earth Science and Astronomy. He has Religious Education for St. Bridget Church also been an athletic coach, coaching football, soccer, and in Loves Park and middle school Youth Minister at Holy wrestling, and will be coaching football and wrestling at Cross Catholic Church. Marmion. Coaches MSG Joseph Fabish, JROTC Teacher: Paul McLeland, Cross County: Paul MSG enlisted in the Army in 1984 and comes to Marmion with an extensive attended Basic Training (BCT) at Fort background as a head coach with many Jackson, SC. Following Basic, he attended years of experience at both West Chicago Advanced Individual Training (AIT) at High School and Illinois Math and Science Fort Gordon, GA, where he was awarded Academy. Paul also does pacing for the the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Chicago Marathon Pace Team. of 31M, Multi-Channel Communications Equipment Operator. In 1999, he was selected to attend the Nathan Fitzenreider, Wrestling: Nathan United States Army Drill Sergeant School at Fort Jackson, was an assistant coach on the Marmion SC. His military education includes Primary Leadership wrestling staff last year. Nathan currently Development Course, Basic Non-Commissioned Officer teaches math at Neuqua Valley. He is a Course, Advanced Non-Commissioned Officer Course, former Division III 3-time NCAA All- Master Physical Fitness Course, Combat Lifesaver Course, American and a 4-time NCAA National Tactical Communications Course, and the Signal Leadership Qualifier. He is also the all-time wins Course. leader in North Central College history and currently 4th all-time wins in NCAA DIII college wrestling history. 10 - Academy Departing Faculty and Staff By: Anthony Tinerella ’84, Head of School and Principal

Stability is one of the hallmarks of a Benedictine Community and our school community has greatly benefited from decades of talented monks, administrators, faculty, and staff who have dedicated many years of service tothe Academy. This past spring, we celebrated and said goodbye to several beloved members of our school community who are moving on to the next chapter in their journey. We were blessed to have each as part of our school community and they will always be a part of our Marmion Family. Please join in celebrating the dedication and lasting legacy of the Collins Klatt Lentz following individuals:

MSG Leon Collins, who served the Academy from 1995 – 2018 as a JROTC instructor as well as moderator of the Schroeder Rifle Team.

Mr. Dan Klatt, who served the Academy from 2012 – 2018 as the Assistant Director of the LEAD Program, English instructor, Head Cross Country Coach, and Track Coach. Reynolds Fr. Kenneth Mr. Tom Lentz ’67, who served the Academy from 2003 – 2018 as a member of the Academy’s custodial staff. Mr. man and a dedicated leader and administrator. He has Lentz is a very dedicated and active member of the Marmion been one of the best instructors at the Academy, serving Alumni Association. as a challenging teacher in the Mathematics Department. During his time at the Academy, Fr. Kenneth also served as Mr. Donny Reynolds, who served the Academy from 2012 a Dormitory Prefect, the Residential Dean, Coach of the Golf – 2018 as a Science instructor, Dean of Students, and Head and Math Teams, and the Dean of Students. Throughout his Wrestling Coach. tenure, he continued to be an educational leader, always looking for ways to better the educational experience of his In addition, this year we will be celebrating the outstanding students on a day-to-day basis. We thank Fr. Kenneth for career of Fr. Kenneth Theisen, OSB ’59 who announced this his many years of dedicated service to the Academy and summer that he is retiring from his instructional duties at the wish him God’s blessings as he now concentrates on his Academy. Fr. Kenneth has served the Academy, beginning ministry as a monk of Marmion Abbey. Read more about in 1980, and has been a staple and role model as a faith-filled Fr. Kenneth on page 4.

CPARC wins Best Practices Award in AWS 2018 “City on a Cloud Innovation Challenge” Marmion’s CPARC Engineering Center is one of three Best Practices Winners for the 2018 Amazon Web Service (AWS) “City on a Cloud Innovation Challenge.” The award was announced at the AWS Public Sector Summit in Washington, DC on June 20, 2018 and accepted by Don Arndt III ’84 on Marmion’s behalf.

City on a Cloud Innovation Challenge received applications from countries around the globe. Nominations included cities, counties, universities, and, for the first time, organizations serving underserved populations that are using the cloud to help make the world a better place.

Marmion’s CPARC Engineering Center offers students, outside businesses, and educational partners a collaborative learning and research atmosphere. CPARC is a place where students begin addressing real-world problems James Graft ’19 works on a project for a and see their hard work translate into college/career success. CPARC business partner. Academy - 11 Salute Vice-Chair, Patricia Heneghan, gathers with some of her former St. Rita students for a photo at Salute.

By: Madelyn Weed, Director of Advancement

The 56th Annual Salute to Youth Dinner Dance, Marmion’s major fundraising benefit, was chaired by Scott and Lynda Wehrli, parents of Sam ’18 and Hope (RHS ‘22). They welcomed 832 guests to the event on April 13th at Drury Lane. Scott, a Marmion Trustee, and Lynda expressed their sincere gratitude to those in attendance and those who generously sponsored the event helping to achieve a record-breaking net profit of over $278,000 for the Academy.

Abbot John Brahill, OSB ’67 honored Salute chaircouple, Lynda and Scott Wehrli John Cibulskis ’70, Ray Dalton, Dr. with their son, Sam ’18, and his date Tom Huberty ’65 and Reed O’Malley Samantha Laurich (RHS ’18) ’56 with Abbey Affiliate Memberships. This honorary affiliate membership recognizes outstanding Catholic gentlemen who have a long and loyal association with the monks of Marmion Abbey. Affiliate Members participate in the spiritual life of the Abbey by sharing in the Masses, prayers and other good works performed by the monks.

Student Speaker, Adam Auchstetter ’18, Salute Student Speaker, addressed the guests, “As my time at Adam Auchstetter ’18, Marmion comes to a close, a new chapter draws near. Thanks to Marmion, my classmates addresses the 832 guests and I have been well equipped with solid roots and a strong pair of wings. We are prepared in attendance at for what life will throw our way, because a tree with strong roots laughs at storms. And Salute to Youth 2018. we aren’t afraid to move on, because a bird may be safe in its nest – but that is not what its wings are made for.”

The program concluded with the time-honored presentation of the Guard and Court of Honor. Jack Twitty ’18 and Matt Lagman ’18 introduced the 107 senior couples.

Additional photos from this year’s event can be viewed on Marmion’s online photo gallery: marmionacademy.smugmug.com.

12 - Advancement Standing: Susan and Herb Getz, Jan and Vic Toft, Brian O’Malley, Zofia Ruzvc, James Durant ’18 and his date, Sadie Fox, Nancy and Bentley Myer take the stage during the Presentation of the Seated: Reed and Ute O’Malley ’56, Lisa Sugent Guard and Court of Honor.

Dr. Tom Huberty ’65 was one of four Standing (l-r): John and Mary Moon, Steven and Mary Lou Grzenia, Julie Cibulskis, men awarded with Abbey Affiliate Jean Cibulskis, Brad and Janice Westrom, Joyce and Bill Seibold, Jim O’Malley ’59 Membership. Seated (l-r): 1st Sgt. Paul and Christine Felber, John and Paula Cibulskis ’70, Eddie O’Malley

Standing (l-r): Lindsey and Luke ’04 Herlehy, Head of School and Principal Anthony Jack Twitty ’18 and Lily Chapman make their Tinerella ’84, William Angsten ’04, Dan and Christine Dalton ’04 way through the arch of sabres. Seated (l-r): Hermine Hausner, Patricia Dalton, Fr. Nathanael Roberts OSB, Kathy and Ray Dalton

Advancement - 13 Cadets 2017 Spring Season Wrap-Up By: Bill Fox ’74, Director of Alumni and Constituent Relations Track and Field The Cadets’ amazing 2018 Season was capped off with the IHSA 2A State Championship (pictured above)! Senior and University of Iowa recruit Seth Groom won First Place in the Long Jump, Triple Jump, High Jump and 200 Meter at both the League Championships and Sectional Meet leading the way to the Cadets Sectional win. At the CCL event, Groom set the Loyola Stadium Long Jump record with a jump of 23’1”. With the Sectional win, five Cadets qualified for the State Meet. Groom, Sean Galle ’18 and University of Kansas Track/Cross-Country scholarship Baseball athlete Michael Ronzone ’18 along with Keegan Bennett The 2018 season saw the Marmion baseball team build upon ’19, Jacob Coffman ’19, Keoni English ’19, Jack Brewster last year’s successful ‘Run to State’. According to several ’19, Jake Harron ’19, Anthony Zangler ’20, Alex Carlson publications, the Cadets played the toughest schedule in ’20 and Andrew Saloga ’20 led the Cadets to their first State Illinois finishing with an overall record of 16-19 and 9-7 Title in program history. in the Conference, tied for 4th Place with Providence and Loyola. The team won its first Regional Championship Marmion, with Groom (pictured in Class 4A, beating Batavia 5-0 and regional host St. left) scoring 32 points, finished Charles East 9-2 behind dominant pitching performances with 44 points. Groom hit from Brandon McPherson ’18 and Nicholas Talarico ’19. personal bests in the Triple Unfortunately, the season ended with a Sectional Semifinal and High Jumps, taking only loss to Lake Park who went on to finish Third at State. one attempt each in Triple and Long Jumps. “High Jump really Several student-athletes were recognized with postseason knocked it out of me,” Groom awards with McPherson, Chase Stanke ’18, and Jake said. “I think I had 12 jumps Carlson ’19 being selected First Team All-Conference. Four- in there. I had a short break year starters McPherson and Stanke were named First before I had to come back out Team All-Area by the Beacon News, Daily Herald, and the and warm up for the 200. So, Kane County Chronicle, with McPherson being recognized especially with this heat, it was as Player of the Year by all three publications and selected pretty tiring.” 2nd Team All-State in Class 4A by the Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association. The Cadets earned points in three other events with the 3,200 Relay Team of Coffman, English, Ronzone and Four seniors will be continuing their baseball careers at Zangler taking Fifth; Ronzone earned Fifth in the 1,600; the collegiate level: Bryce Burton (Rock Valley College), and Galle Eighth in the 3,200. “We knew if Seth had a great McPherson (Wabash Valley College), Jacob Molenhouse day we had a chance to win,” Marmion coach Dan Thorpe (Elgin Community College) and Stanke (University of said. “But we needed all those points and the distance Minnesota). kids really came through on Saturday in the heat and with Ronzone running two events.” 14 - Sports their game to the next level, and tied for first place in their CCL division. Varsity players revisited last year’s competitors and took their game to new heights as they challenged themselves against several of the top teams in the State. “The ability of these athletes to compete at this level after just one year is amazing. It Lacrosse was truly special to watch Marmion Lacrosse has been around for 12 seasons, but them work together and previous to spring 2018 lacrosse was a club sport in Illinois. find success as individuals There has been a tremendous upswing in the sports and as a team. Their hard popularity in the Midwest and throughout the country. work and willingness to

compete drove up our A young core group of athletes with senior leadership Regional ranking six spots,” highlighted the 2018 campaign. The Cadets expect a stout said Coach Barb Ebert. Congratulations to All-Conference defense as all starters will return next season. The offense has players John Roche ’19 (pictured above) and Zach Minnis to turn to up-and-comers, as leading scorers Nick Cerone ’19, and our Defensive Player of the Year James Tews ’20. ’18 and Tom Grayczyk ’18 graduated. The Cadets will need to replace long-stick midfielder/defensive specialist, and Bass Fishing Achievement award winner, Ben Schwartz ’18, as he heads The Bass Fishing Team, led by team captains John Timko ’18, to Benedictine College, KS to continue his lacrosse career. Zach Urwiler ’18, Abraham Yakisan ’18 and Zack Lawrence All three Cadets earned CCL White Division First Team All- ’19, and with a new record of 51 members, achieved great Conference honors. Ben Hansen ’20 (Defense), Cole Abbot things this season. ’20 (Defense) and Zach Ewen ’19 (LSM) were named second team in the CCL White Division. The team started the year with Urwiler and Lawrence winning the opening State qualifying tournament on Lake Tennis Springfield in June, 2018. In the fall, the team placed two The Marmion tennis boats in the top 5 (out of 40 teams total) in the Shabbona program grew from 18 Lake Fall Tournament and then followed by Cole Abbott ’20 players in 2017 to 27 in winning the IHS Muskie Tournament. In the spring season, 2018. As a result of the the team took 1st Place in the Lake Jacksonville/Springfield poor weather this Spring, Tournament followed by a 6th Place finish in the Shabbona the team had a difficult Lake Spring Invitational. Going into the IHSA Sectional start to the season. Once tournament, hopes were high, but unfortunately the boys the weather cooperated, fell short by less than an ounce. Urwiler, Lawrence, Abbott the Cadets got off to a hot and Will McDonald ’19 (pictured below) caught a limit of start by going 6-1 in their bass that tied St. Charles North for the final qualifying first 7 dual matches. The spot for the State Finals. Unfortunately, St. Charles North team finished 3rd at both advanced on the tiebreaker. To wrap up the year, the team the Lockport Invitational of Abbott and Alex Yakisan ’20 finished 5th in the final as well as another 3rd place qualifying event to move on to the BASS State Finals. The finish at the West Aurora Team MVP of the year was Lawrence, the Angler of the Year Invitational. This year’s team was spear-headed by the was Yakisan, and both Lawrence and Sean McDonald ’21 Number 1 doubles team of Bennet Piotrowski ’18 (pictured both set new records for the biggest bass in team history. above) and Danny Stueland ’18. The depth in singles is what may push the Cadets over the top in the next few seasons as they are led by three underclassmen in Connor Hollarbush ’20, Jack Draper ’20 and Anthony Sleezer ’21. The tennis program is looking forward to playing on brand new courts which are currently under construction. Volleyball The second year of Marmion volleyball is complete and what a difference a year has made! This year the program grew from two teams to three with the addition of a freshman team. JV players increased their match total, took Sports - 15 LEAD/JROTC Award Top Honors

Marmion leadership programs announced their new student leaders for the 2018-19 school year during awards ceremonies on May 11. Top students from each program were also recognized for their outstanding work throughout this school year. Nathan Konen named new JROTC Battalion Commander The JROTC (Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps) program announcedNathan Konen ’19 as the Battalion Commander selected to lead the 2018-19 Cadet Corps. Command of the Corps was passed to Konen from the graduating Battalion Commander Abraham Yakisan ’18 during the program’s annual Change of Command. Konen is the the son of Brian and Anne Konen ’83.

During the awards presentation at the ceremony, 18 cadets were honored for their superior work and dedication to the program: Konen was presented with his sabre as head of next year’s Marmion JROTC Cadet Corps; Superior Cadet Decoration (US Army) - Abraham Yakisan ’18, Henry Cella ’19, Charles Rogers ’20 and Zachary Pyle ’21; Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War - Jacob Lee ’18; Theodore Roosevelt Youth Award – Keith Mokry ’18; AMVETS ROTC Medal, Post #103 - Sean Galle ’19 and Samuel Baranick ’18; VFW ROTC Medal, Post #1197 - Zachary Orpilla ’18, Phillip Swanson ’18 and Alexander Torres ’18; VFW ROTC Medal, Post #7452 - John Paul Jochum ’18 and Seth Groom ’18; American Legion ROTC Medal, Aurora Post #84 - Miles Kowalkowski ’18; American Legion School Award, Aurora Post #84 - Michael Noble ’18; Best Company, Bravo Company - Samuel Wehrli ’18; Best Platoon, Headquarters Abraham Yakisan ’18 (left) passes command Company, 1st Platoon - Samuel Baranick ’18; and Best Squad, B Company, 1st of the corps to Nathan Konen ’19. Platoon, 3rd Squad - Nathan Konen ’19.

Miles Childers named 2018-19 LEAD Executive Student Director LEAD awards were presented to students for their application of leadership through service and academics at the annual LEAD (Leadership Education And Development) Award Ceremony on May 11. In addition, the Academy announced Miles Childers ’19 as the 2018-19 LEAD Executive Student Director. Childers will be inducted into this position at the LEAD Commissioning to be held this fall. Miles is the son of Ron and Lisa Childers.

The Distinguished Service Award was presented to Timothy Hoying ’18, Isaias Ponpa ’19 and James Tews ’20 for reaching the milestone of completing over 200 hours of volunteer service throughout their high school career.

The Father Joseph Battaglia Award was given to a student from each class with the highest LEAD grade point average: Matthew Williams ’18, Mason Hartweger ’19, James Tews ’20 and Ryan Bennett ’21.

Three individual awards, voted on by the Marmion faculty, were also presented. Jesus Ponpa ’19 was awarded the Abbot Marmion Award for Spiritual Leadership; Timothy Hoying ’18 received the William J. Dickson, Sr. Award for Outstanding Citizenship; and Nick Ward ’18 received the Fr. Peter Enderlin Award for Outstanding Leadership.

Eleven new LEAD Program Values awards were presented to: Isaias Ponpa ’19 (Mr. Responder Award), Ernest Rowalt ’20 (Mr. Happiness is a Choice Award), Sean Kramer ’19 (First Follower Award), David Garcia ’18 (Challenge the Process Award), Avik Chatterjee ’18 (Best Symposium Speaker Award), Matthew Williams ’18 (Circle of Control Award), Nick Ward ’18 (Back-Patter Award), Matthew Diederich ’21 (First Step Award), Brandon McPherson ’18 (Table Leader Award), Jesus Ponpa ’19 (The Empathy Award). The new Model the Way Award was presented to a member from each class: Nick Ward ’18, Miles Childers ’19, Tom Brown ’20 and Collin Roin ’21.

LEAD Director Mr. Vince Bellafiore (left) presents the Fr. Peter Enderlin Award to 2017-2018 LEAD Executive Student Director, Nick Ward ’18.

16 - Academy Campus Ministry: Faith in Action Nazareth Farm Marmion’s 2018 Nazareth Farm Mission Team had a phenomenal and powerful week at Nazareth Farm, WV. They spent the first week of June immersed in the Nazareth Farm cornerstones of prayer, service, community, and simplicity. The days were filled with working with local homeowners on repair projects, finding God and growing in faith in new ways, meeting community friends, learning about their impact on the world, being challenged to live in a more simplistic and intentional way, and developing long lasting friendships with fellow volunteers. It was a truly transformative and memorable experience for all involved.

The 2018 Nazareth Farm Mission Team (pictured above, l-r): Mark Waitkus ’08, Mason Hartweger ’19, Stephen Baker ’19, Michael Murray ’19, Quinn Sweeney ’19, Nathan Konen ’19, Jack Michel ’18, Sean Galle ’18, Matthew Signa ’19, Mark Malkowski ‘08, (kneeling) Jake Harron ’19, Matthew Haddad ’19

Special Olympics This summer a group of Marmion students worked with Special Olympic athletes at their tennis, golf and bowling competitions, continuing a longstanding partnership with this great organization. “Our students once again represented MA extremely well. It is always a joy to be able to spend time with the athletes and experience the enthusiasm and joy they bring to life,” stated Mark Malkowski ’08, Director of Campus Ministry.

Campus Ministry Awards Campus Ministry presents three end-of-the-year awards to graduating seniors: • The St. Timothy Youth Award, given by the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry, is a national award for Christian teens presented by dioceses throughout the United States. It is the highest recognition from the NFCYM for a high school teen who demonstrates the following qualities: Lives as a disciple of Christ, setting a positive example for other youth; Witnesses to their faith by exhibiting Catholic morals and integrity; Demonstrates Auchstetter Baranick Flanagan Fletcher Gospel values through service to others; Exhibits Christian leadership in their school and community settings. The 2017-2018 awardees are: Adam Auchstetter, Samuel Baranick, Patrick Glanville, Timothy Hoying, John Paul Jochum and Nicholas Ward. • The Faith in Action Service Award is presented to seniors who have exhibited spiritual growth, relational ministry, creative service and a continued openness to putting their faith into action by helping others. The 2017-2018 awardees are: Austin Flanagan, Ryan Fletcher, Sean Galle Glanville Hoying Jankowski Galle, Andrew Jankowski, Jack Molenhouse and Jack Twitty. • The new Outreach Ministry Award is awarded to seniors who have shown exceptional commitment, the ability to lead large and small groups, the willingness to share their faith with both students and parents, and commitment to the values of Jesus Christ and the Church. The 2017- 2018 awardees are: Adam Auchstetter, Austin Flanagan, Patrick Glanville, Timothy Hoying and Jack Twitty. Jochum Molenhouse Twitty Ward Campus Ministry - 17 Students Stage Seussical the Musical Student performers from Marmion and Rosary brought to life the fun and colorful characters of Dr. Seuss for the spring production of Seussical the Musical. Seussical transported three sold out audiences into the topsy-turvy world of Dr. Seuss, where they revisit characters like The Cat in the Hat (Louie Auriemma ’18), Horton the Elephant (Coley Weed ’19), Gertrude McFuzz (Hannah Noel, RHS ’18), and JoJo (Ethan Bello ’21).

The Cat in the Hat navigated the audience through the Jungle of Nool where we saw Horton, the kind hearted elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing Whoville. Despite all odds, Horton and Gertrude band together to save the Who’s and restore peace and unity to the Jungle of Nool. Now one of the most widely produced musicals in the country, Seussical weaves a story of friendship, loyalty and love. Charming Seussical teaches us the power of being unique, and the importance of fighting for your beliefs.

The 60 member high school cast and crew, under the artistic direction of Kristin Voris and vocal direction of Julianne Vickers, were joined by a dozen talented grade school students who rounded out the Whoville Chorus. Liam Gleason ’18 and John Paul Jochum ’18 served as the student directors for the production. A highlight video of the production can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1KnNro-mzc.

Top: The Mayor of Whoville (Patrick Glanville ’18) and his wife (Maddie Gilmore RHS ’18) gather the citizens of Whoville to explain to Horton the Elephant the difficulties of living on a tiny planet blowing in the wind. Right, center: The animated Cat in the Hat (Louie Auriemma ’18) interviews Gertrude McFuzz (Hannah Noel, RHS ’18) about her crush, Horton’s, claims that he can hear people on a speck of dust.Right, bottom: Horton the Elephant (Coley Weed ’19) gives his word to the citizens of Whoville that he will protect their tiny planet which he has placed safely on a clover.

Celebrating a Day with Grandparents

Marmion students welcomed their grandparents or adult mentors for Grandparents Day 2018 on April 20th. More than 250 guests joined the student body for Mass, a leadership showcase and reception. Samuel Baranick ’18 spoke after Mass to the significant impact his grandparents had made on his life. After the activities, the students and their guests were invited to a complimentary photograph to commemorate the afternoon. All photos from the event are available on the online photo gallery at marmionacademy.smugmug.com. 18 - Academy 2018-2019 New Alumni Board Chairman Marmion Alumni Association By: Austin Dempsey ’97, Alumni Board Chairman Board of Directors Greetings Marmion family and friends. As Marmion enters its 85th year, I am delighted to be the new Austin Dempsey ’97, Chairman Chairman of the Marmion Alumni Board (2018- Ronald Rudow ’99, Vice-Chairman 2020). I have had the pleasure of being a member David Hankes ’91, Secretary of the Alumni Board of Directors for ten years. I William Metzer ’99, Treasurer am honored to serve in this role and help Marmion Wayne Hoover ’87, Immediate Past Chairman continue to grow its Alumni outreach. Donald Arndt, Jr. ’58, Chairman Emeritus

Through many hours of hard work and volunteerism, the Marmion Alumni Association has been able to raise funds and donate over Alumni Board Members $1.6 million to the Academy. The majority of this money is used for Sean Bergan ’11 T.F. Meagher ’99 scholarships and financial aid. We have also helped with purchasing Jeffrey Cali ’96 Michael McDonnell ’69 lights for Fichtel Field, the electronic Marmion sign on Butterfield/ Dan Dalton ’04 William Metzer ’99 Raddant Roads and the scoreboards for the Regole Field House. Matthew Fazio ’12 Robert Nadr ’98

Through our events, the Christmas Craft Show, the Steak Fry/Lobster Michael Funkey ’63 Jason Nagel ’95 Boil, Big Ticket Raffle and the Cadet Classic Golf Outing, we raise money Javier Hernandez ’00 William Novack ’81 to enhance the Cadet experience and support our Marmion Family. If Matthew Higgs ’12 Nicholas Scanlan ’09 you would like to learn more about the Alumni Association, our events Patrick Kackert ’87 Matt Sidman ’89 or find a way to get involved please contact Bill Fox at bfox@marmion. James Karwoski ’72 William Stefanski ’80 org. We look forward to seeing you and your family at an event soon. Ryan Lambert ’94 David Stumm ’91 Austin and his wife Melissa live in Batavia. They have three children: LongGiang Le ’97 Reed Sullivan ’09 Colton, Bennett and Cora. Austin is the Broker/Owner of Batavia Enterprises Brian Lentz ’89 Richard Theis ’62 Real Estate, LLC. He is a 10-year veteran in sales and leasing commercial/ Nicholas Lentz ’96 Brian Thornton ’10 industrial/retail properties in Michigan and Indiana, the Chicagoland area, the Thomas Lentz ’67 Robert Weiler ’99 Fox Valley and Northwestern Illinois. His focus is on property representation James Leuer ’82 Ryan Winterbottom ’94 for entrepreneurial and regional business owners. Austin’s career includes his Tony Martinez ‘04 leasing success as Vice President of Batavia Enterprises, Inc. Interested in becoming an Alumni Board Member? New Alumni Board Members Contact Bill Fox ’74 at [email protected] By: Bill Fox ’74, Director of Alumni/Constituent Relations

Dalton Martinez Meagher Sidman Winterbottom

Our Marmion Alumni Association Board of Directors welcomes five new Board Members.Dan Dalton ’04, Tony Martinez ’04, T.F. Meagher ’99, Matt Sidman ’89and Ryan Winterbottom ’94will be officially added to the Board at our first meeting of the 2018-19 term in September. The Board will now consist of thirty-six (36) members and will continue to work to support the mission of Marmion Academy.

Next year the Alumni Association will provide $100,000 to the Academy’s Financial Aid and Scholarship Funds. The Association’s primary fund raising activities are the annual Marmion Christmas Craft Show, Steak Fry/Lobster Boil, BIG TICKET Raffle and Cadet Classic Golf Outing. Please consider attending these events as your support enables the Alumni Association to continue to provide Marmion with much needed resources as the need for student financial aid continues to increase year after year. Alumni - 19 Summer 2018 Alumni Events By: Bill Fox ’74, Director of Alumni/Constituent Relations

60th Reunion 50th Reunion Class of 1958 Class of 1968

Reunion Weekend This year’s Marmion Reunion Weekend kicked off with a cocktail party honoring the classes of 1958 and 1968 prior to the Steak Fry/Lobster Boil on June 1. The festivities continued onD Saturday with a campus tour followed by Mass at the Abbey Church of St. Augustine of Canterbury. After Mass attendees enjoyed an ample buffet in the air- conditioned Leonard Lux Dining Hall along with cocktails and music.

Our Alumni Board Reunion Committee Chairman Tom Lentz ’67 welcomed all those attending from class years ending in 3’s and 8’s. Committee member Rich Theis ’62 Above (l-r): Rich Thies ’62, LTC (Ret.) Joseph Maun, USA ’68, presented the awards to those class members making the Anthony Tinerella ‘84, Head of School and Principal. Maun gifted to longest distance travels to attend the reunion. Marmion the American Flag that he and SSG Mario Contreras ’02 raised in Marmion’s honor over the US Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq We’re now looking forward to next summer when we during Operation Iraqi Freedom on March 3, 2008. celebrate our Classes of 1959, 1969, 1994 and 2009 along with all other class years ending in 9’s and 4’s. Look for Bottom left (l-r): Tyler Schmidt ’08, Andrew Wynykoski ’08, Joe more information on reunion events in future editions of Phelan ’08 and Mark Malkowski ’08 celebrate their 10 year reunion. the Marmion Magazine, Cadet Call Alumni Editions and all of our social media sites as well as Marmion.org. Steak Fry/Lobster Boil On Friday June 1, we hosted our Annual Steak Fry/Lobster Boil on our campus. Over 400 guests attended our annual event and enjoyed a terrific steak or lobster meal along with all the accompaniments. The weather was again spectacular this year. Our silent auction was extremely successful. We introduced a ‘His or Hers’ raffle featuring a beautiful diamond necklace donated by Billy Metzer’s ’99 Diamondaire Jewelers in St. Charles, as well as an amazing fishing rod and reel with Cabela’s gift card generously donated by Rich Sharpenter ’63. This year’s BIG TICKET

20 - Alumni Raffle winner of the $25,000 grand prize was won by Jeff Kerl, Cadet Classic Golf Outing grandfather of Tyler Reecer ’19. The evening culminated The Marmion Alumni Association held its annual Cadet with the presentation of $95,000 (pictured top of page 16) to Classic Golf Outing at Bliss Creek Golf Course in Sugar the Academy from the Marmion Alumni Association to Grove on July 20. Over 90 golfers (pictured below) enjoyed be used for student financial aid and scholarships. Circle lunch, an enjoyable (albeit rainy) day on the links, followed next June 7 on your calendars now and plan to attend this by a delicious steak dinner and raffles. Thank you to the wonderful event next summer! event sponsor Geneva Construction and all corporate and individual sponsors. All funds raised at Alumni Assocation events are used to provide scholarships and financial aid to sons, grandsons, nephews and brothers of Marmion alumni.

Mark Your Calenders for the 2019 Summer Alumni Events: Steak Fry/Lobster Boil: Friday, June 7 Reunion Weekend (4’s & 9’s): June 7-8 Cadet Classic Golf Outing: Friday, July 19

28th Annual Marmion Christmas Craft Show Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018 & Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018 ADMISSION: $4.00 (12 years & older) - FREE PARKING Regole Field House & Alumni Hall at Marmion Academy Alumni - 21 Alumni In the News Marmion Board of Trustees Member Appointed Legends of Michiana: Jerry Hammes ’49 President’s Chief Economist Jerry Hammes ’49 was featured By: Kathleen Hausmann, Assoc. Director of Advancement in a WNIT Michiana Public Broadcasting Station documentary Dr. Casey Mulligan ’89 has taken a for the impact he has made on the leave of absence from our Board of City of South Bend and beyond. Trustees to serve as Chief Economist Born into a family that personified for the White House Council of the American dream, Jerry was a Economic Advisers from July 1, 2018 third generation Ford dealer who through June 30, 2019. He will be not only grew the family business, advising and assisting the President but also enhanced the community in the preparation of the Economic through his philanthropic and civic Report and other economic matters. endeavors. Through his service on countless economics and not-for-profit organizations Dr. Mulligan has been teaching Public Economics at the within the region and around the world, his generosity has University of Chicago for 20 years with an emphasis on been felt far and wide. taxes, regulation and health policy. He has written two books on the economic effects of recent federal policies:The Jerry’s impact on the community went far beyond business. Redistribution Recession, which is about the 2009 “Stimulus” He routinely gave back to others by donating his time, law, and Side Effects and Consequences, which is about the expertise, finances and his belief. It was his ability to believe Affordable Care Act. in others, see the good in everyone and help them develop the belief in themselves to become leaders that made him know as “The Believer” and what truly makes him a Marmion Alumnus Part of Design Team for “Legend of Michiana.” Please take the time to view this Futuristic City of Flying Cars documentary at: https://www.wnit.org/programs/legends. By: Kathleen Hausmann, Assoc. Director of Advancement html

Alexander Kirtley ’14 was part of Don Clemen ’65 Awarded for Service a team of undergraduate students Don Clemen ’65 was awarded from the College of Engineering at the Fr. Alcuin Deck Distinguished Purdue University, who recently Service Award at an all-school won first place in NASA’s University PRIDE assemble in May 2018. This Student Design Challenge. award is presented in recognition of outstanding contribution and The contest, sponsored by faithful service to Marmion, and NASA’s Glenn Research Center in gratitude for exemplifying a in Cleveland, OH challenged spirit of charity and dedication as undergraduate students to a member of the Marmion faculty formulate a comprehensive plan for integrating flying and staff. vehicles into an existing city’s infrastructure. Teams had to formulate solutions for many considerations, including Following his graduation from Marmion, Don served our traffic management, autonomy, propulsion, noise, cost and country in the Vietnam War as a member of the United safety. States Navy and spent 30-plus years as a truck driver, primarily with UPS. He became involved with Marmion Their report also included a city-planning section, again in 1988 when his oldest son, Adam ’93, began as a projecting what city infrastructure would be needed for student, volunteering for 25 years at all of the home football these futuristic aerial vehicles. Purdue students designed games as a member of the “chain-gang” and helping to parking garages, pedestrian crossings, air traffic patterns sell Christmas trees on the tree farm. He has now been a and even on-ramps so that flying vehicles and road vehicles member of the Marmion maintenance staff for many years. could share the roadways. Mr. Clemen and his wife Pam were married for 43 years As the design challenge winners, the Purdue team will before she passed away last year. Don and Pam have a visit NASA’s Glenn’s Cleveland campus in June to tour its daughter Amy, a Rosary graduate, and two sons who are testing facilities. They will also present the findings of their Marmion graduates, Adam ’93 and Aaron ’96. projects to leadership and technical experts at the center.

22 - In the News To schedule a Mass at Marmion Abbey for a friend or loved one, please contact Fr. Kenneth Theisen ‘59 at [email protected] Alumni Taps ......

+James Flynn ’43 of St. Charles; father +Helmut Schaschwary ’63 of of Dan ’77, Dr. Jim ’80, Brian ’81 and Naperville; July 10, 2018 +Rev. Robert Balog ’61, brother of Ronald ’63 Tom ’83; Jim’s wife, Carol, was director and retired priest of the Rockford Diocese, died of the Marmion printing office in the 70s +Lawrence E. Slouf ’63 of Aurora, on April 5, 2018. Fr. Bob had various parish and 80s; July 15, 2018 brother of John Richard ’67; April assignments, including pastor of St. John the 22, 2018. Baptist, Johnsburg, and St. Mary’s, McHenry. He +Thomas L. Walker ’47 of Aurora; is best noted for his years as Secretary for Bishop July 5, 2018 +James Valentine ’63 of Brooksville, O’Neill and Bishop Doran, and Liturgical Master FL; October 28, 2013 of Ceremonies for the Diocese. He attended the +Jospeh M. Brummel, Jr. ’49 of Beatification of Blessed Marmion in Rome on Naperville; brother of +Rev. James E. +Michael P. May ’64 of North Aurora; September 3, 2000 with the Marmion pilgrims. Brummel ’48; May 30, 2018 March 21, 2018 +Jeffrey Walan ’61 of Aurora died on August 5, +CAPT Thomas Emsley, USN ’53 +Fredrick Assell ’65 of Montgomery; 2018. Jeff served as Marmion’s Business Manager of Virginia Beach, VA; April 25, 2018 April 19, 2018 and Treasurer from 1999-2010. He continued to serve the Academy after his retirement as a +William McMullen ’55 of Dallas, TX; +Thomas Kenny ’75 of Tucson, AZ; financial consultant and a volunteer in arranging December 7, 2017 March 21, 2018 for financial aid for students. +James Joy ’57 of Plainfield; May +Bill Kohut ’79 of Cary, IL; April 3, 2018 10, 2018 In Loving Memory of ......

+Anthony DeCosmo, Sr. of San +Shirley Hopp of North Aurora; Antonio, FL; father of Anthony, Jr. mother of James ’65; May 4, 2018 +Dorene Dwyer Hammes of South Bend IN on ’87; March 24, 2018 April 1, 2018, Easter Sunday. Dorene is the wife +Jill Jaffe of Deerfield; mother of of Jerry ’49 and mother of four children, and twin +Evelyn Van Doozer of Aurora; wife Trustee Scott (Francesca) Jaffe; sister of Dorthy LaMontagne. Dorene and Jerry of +Harold ’35; April 13, 2018 grandmother of AJ ’16, Michael ’19 and David; August 3, 2018 are major donors of Marmion Abbey and Academy +Katie Ferguson of Richland, WI; (Hammes Campus Store and Hammes Dining grandmother of Thomas Kolinski +James (Jim) L. Napier, III; son of Room), and funded many scholarships for high ’00 and Dr. John Kolinski ’03; May Dr. James, Jr. ’70 , grandson of Irene school and college students. 11, 2018 and +James, Sr ’43 and nephew of +Bruce ’71 and Robert ’80; July +Antoinette (Toni) Fox of Winona, 7, 2018 +Betty Symmers of Aurora; mother ’76, Rev. Andrew Carl, O.P. ’79, and MN; mother of Jim ’62, Dan ’65, Mike of Michael ’65; past Mothers’ Club Dan ’85; grandfather of Tim ’17 and ’66 and Bill ’74; grandmother of Will +Patricia Nielsen of Hinckley; mother President (1964-65), Lake Street Jack ’19; June 26, 2018 ’01 and Tom ’03; May 26, 2018 of Ted ’06; May 14, 2018 Chapter; April 15, 2018 +John Witting of Evansville, IN; +Velma Frey of Galena, IL; mother +Frederick Peterson of Belvedere; +Sarah Totman of Geneva; mother brother of +Fr. Martin Witting OSB; of Thomas ’73 and David ’75; Abbot father of Fr. Frederick OSB of the of Luke ’12 and Ben ’14; July 4, 2018 AMS Life Member; on February 14, Marmion Society Life Member; June Abbey; April 29, 2018 2018 3, 2018 +Rita Ulrich of Aurora; wife of Gerald +Arlene Stefanski of Aurora; mother ’47;July 28, 2018 +James Garb of Oswego; father of of Larry ’77, Paul ’78, Bill ’80 and Michael ’69; brother of +Ralph ’32 John ’82; grandmother of Zach ’10 +Carl Wisdom of Aurora; father of and +Dr. Leroy ’38; July 30, 2018 and Peter ’12; April 17, 2018 Rev. Richard ’72, Larry ’74, David

Corrections from the April 2018 issue of the Marmion Magazine: Richard (Dick) Bonifas ’49 of Aurora is alive and well (mistakenly reported as deceased). Mark Marsaglia ’71 of Lisle is also alive and well (mistakenly identified as deceased “+” in his father’s obituary).

Hammes Campus Store Located in the southwest corner of the Alumni Hall (gym) foyer

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______OKTOBERFESTOKTOBERFEST MARMION ACADEMY • 1000 BUTTERFIELD ROAD • AURORA, IL SATURDAY, *VS. ST. LAURENCE HIGH SCHOOL SEPT. 29, 2018 from 7-11 PM 2018 BEER • FOOD • LIVE MUSIC • RAFFLES • SILENT AUCTION Open to the public. Must be 21 & older. HOMECOMING RSVP at: marmion.org/fest FEATURING KICK-OFF PARTY, BONFIRE & FIREWORKS SATURDAY, SEPT. 15 | 6:00-10:30 PM

FOOTBALL GAME* & PASS-IN-REVIEW DUELING PIANOS FRIDAY, SEPT. 21 | 7:30 PM * vs. Mount Carmel High School Delicious German fare provided by